Thread: Falconbridge

myrtle · 20-10-2006, 05:30 AM

Looking for information about Falconbridge family, Bristol. In particular Alexander Falconbridge born around 1760, studied medicine Bristol Royal Infirmary, married Anna Maria Horwood 1788. in Easton in Gordano. Slave ship surgeon made 4 slave voyages to Africa before turning abolitionist and writing submission for parliamentary hearing into aboliton of slave trade. Died in Sierra Leone in 1792 and believe buried there. Brother William died Sierra Leone in 1791 also believe to be buried in Freetown.

Father may have been Samuel, chemist of Bristol.
Would like to hear from anyone with any knowledge of this family
Myrtle

20-10-2006, 05:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
myrtle New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Highlands of NSW Australia Posts: 2	Falconbridge Looking for information about Falconbridge family, Bristol. In particular Alexander Falconbridge born around 1760, studied medicine Bristol Royal Infirmary, married Anna Maria Horwood 1788. in Easton in Gordano. Slave ship surgeon made 4 slave voyages to Africa before turning abolitionist and writing submission for parliamentary hearing into aboliton of slave trade. Died in Sierra Leone in 1792 and believe buried there. Brother William died Sierra Leone in 1791 also believe to be buried in Freetown. Father may have been Samuel, chemist of Bristol. Would like to hear from anyone with any knowledge of this family Myrtle