Richardson's of Jersey on Jamaica

Not all white planters on Jamaica were English in the seventeenth century. Members from the Richardson's family who had settled on the Channel islands in the late fifteenth century, moved to Jamaica after its conquest. Nicholas Richardson (death December 13, 1702) was the most prolific. A justice of the peace (1699) and assembly member he married Francis, the daughter of Col Edward Stanton. After his death, a monument was erected in Christ-church, Newgate Street, London. The wills of his brothers are stored here (note this is archived). More details on the family and some interesting letters from the seventeenth century can be found here. The family was possibly French speaking at this stage as is evident in the correspondence. Nicholas Richardson held 1,092 acres possibly through marriage. He had one son.