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Subject: Re:Adams Barbados
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 08:08:50 EST

The Adams surname is very prevalent in Barbados.
Sir Grantley Adams (1898-1971) was the first premier of Barbados and his
home, Tyrol Cot is open to visitors. He is on the $100 note, the Barbados Airport
is named in his honor, he is a national hero and was the founder of the
Barbados Labour Party.
Andrea


In a message dated 11/9/2004 7:05:38 AM Eastern Standard Time,
writes:
> Does anyone have info. re. the name Adams with roots in Barbados. Who was
> the
> first Adams on the island, they must have owned land &property. Slaves would
>
> have been given the Adams surname which was customary @ the time. The
> parishes of St. Michael &Christchurch have many with that surname. Was the
> first
> Adams British or American who owned slaves.
>
> Thank you
> jrelax
>

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