Edna Elise Waithe was born on June 26th 1916 to John Griffith and Clarice Ifill in Checker Hall, St. Lucy. At an early age, she moved to Bridgetown to live with one of her aunts. Edna grew to love “city life” and spent most of her adult life living in Belfield,...
A former plantation worker, Edna was employed at the Norwoods, Bennetts and Bagatelle plantations in St Thomas.
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...
Matilda Walker (nee Sargeant) was born in the small village of Carrington, St. Philip. The oldest of five children, “Dootsie” was entrusted with the responsibility of caring for her younger siblings. Matilda began her working career as a teenager being...
Rosalie Ifill was a proud, hardworking woman who was devoted to her immediate family and blood relatives. Hailing from Connell Town, St. Lucy, Mrs. Ifill was an active member of St. Swithuns Anglican Church from the time of her confirmation, at 15 years old, in 1908. ...
