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The Tharp Estates in Jamaica

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Administration

The FGSJ is pleased to present an extensive study of the history of the estates of John Tharp of Jamaica by Alan Furness, CMG, along with other related documents.

Resources Alan Furness, Chippenham, Covey, Dean's Valley, Good Hope, Hawkerton, Llansquinet, Martha Brae, Pantrepant, Potosi, St Ann, St Elizabeth, Tharp, Wales, Windsor

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