Albert Haig Pierce Weatherheard was an avid swimmer, and held records for the national breaststroke for several years. He founded the Alpha Swim Club in 1966 which boasts of swimming stars such as Leah Martindale, Andrei Cross, Terrence Haynes and Alex Sobers....
Jane Atkins (nee Hollingsworth) was born on January 1, 1898 in the parish of St. Michael. She worked as an agricultural labourer at several plantations including Hannays, Lower Estate, Staple Grove and Lower Greys. She was the mother of four.
Gwendoline Goodridge was born in the parish of St. Philip. She was the mother of eight children, and step mother of four. She worked as domestic and enjoyed cooking, baking and sewing. She was an active member of the Berean Bible Church.
Ismay Kendall was a trendy dresser in her younger days. She kept up-to-date with the latest fashions and every time she stepped out of the house, Ismay was always “on point.” Born in Roebuck Street, St. Michael, she was educated at Miss Griffin’s Private School and...
Edna Augusta ‘Adina’ Harris (nee Bailey) was born at Gregg Farm, St. Andrew on October 23, 1900. Her parents were Angelina Mitchell, a labourer, and William Bailey, a Scottish overseer and bookkeeper at Nicholas Plantation, now St. Nicholas Abbey. In 1928, she married...
Daisy Eleanor Mahon was born in the parish of St. Lucy, but relocated to St. Michael. She worked as a domestic. Mrs. Mahon was married to Charles Christopher Mahon, and was the mother of two children.
