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From: Maureen Donwen <>
Subject: Re: Wards of Governors
Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2002 21:18:48 -0700
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Hello Tian,

Thanks for your response. As you seem to have been able to gather good
information on your ancestors do you have any advice for me on where I
can go to get information on the person I am seeking regarding her state
as Ward of the Governor?

regards
Maureen

Tian Uddenberg wrote:

>I have no relatives who were wards in Jamaica. However, I do have
>ancestors who were wards of the Governor of St. Bart. in the 1850s and
>60s.
> They were minors when both parents died within a short period. They
>were made wards of the governor and, because they had a large
>inheritance, the Governor, through the island Court, appointed a
>Guardian, who looked after their day to day needs and affairs (taxes,
>schooling, etc. using the inheritance).
> The Court appointed Guardian was responsible to the Court, and
>ultimately to the Governor, for their well-being until they reached the
>age of majority.
> The reality was not so clear, and a lot transpired which would make for
>a great number of court cases if the same happened today. It appears
>that personal interest, political will, and a sense of duty was all that
>ensured the children were cared for.
>Tian
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