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Historical Markers in Kingston, St Andrew Parish

 
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By J. Makali Bruton, February 2, 2019
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1 Jamaica, St Andrew Parish, Kingston — Bob Marley
The Honourable Robert Nesta Marley O.M. (1945-1981) Born on February 6, 1945, in Rhoden Hall, Nine Miles, St. Ann, Robert Nesta Marley took Reggae music and its message into the hearts of millions worldwide. His voice represented the . . . Map (db m129890) HM
2 Jamaica, St Andrew Parish, Kingston — George William Gordon
George William Gordon Circa December 1815 – October 23, 1865 George William Gordon was born to an enslaved African woman and a Scottish father who owned several plantations, including Cherry Garden Estate, St. Andrew. His freedom from . . . Map (db m201743) HM
3 Jamaica, St Andrew Parish, Kingston — Marcus Mossiah Garvey
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4 Jamaica, St Andrew Parish, Kingston — Norman Washington Manley
Norman Washington Manley July 4, 1893 - September 2, 1969 Norman Manley was born in the parish of Manchester and was a most outstanding and influential lawyer. He identified himself with the cause of workers during the Labour Rebellion . . . Map (db m202290) HM
5 Jamaica, St Andrew Parish, Kingston — Paul Bogle
Paul Bogle Circa 1820 - October 23, 1865 Paul Bogle was born into slavery in the parish of St. Thomas and gained freedom with the emancipation of slavery in 1838. He acquired substantial property and was a Deacon in the Native Baptist . . . Map (db m202285) HM
6 Jamaica, St Andrew Parish, Kingston — Rita Marley
Rita Marley O.D. (Nama Afua Addobea 1) Founder of The Bob Marley Museum Internationally, the name Marley has become synonymous with reggae music and the culture of Jamaica. The talented young Rita Anderson, who was raised from childhood in . . . Map (db m129929) HM
7 Jamaica, St Andrew Parish, Kingston — Samuel Sharpe
Samuel Sharpe Circa 1801 - May 23, 1832 Samuel "Daddy” Sharpe was born as an enslaved person in Montego Bay, St. James. He worked in the fields and later in the Plantation house. His superior intellectual and oratorical skills, . . . Map (db m201745) HM
8 Jamaica, St Andrew Parish, Kingston — Sir William Alexander Bustamante
Sir William Alexander Bustamante February 24, 1884-August 6, 1977 Sir Alexander Bustamante, "Busta” or "The Chief", was born in the parish of Hanover and rose to prominence after writing letters to the newspapers about the harsh social . . . Map (db m202289) HM
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