Hello all, I am trying to find out about Robert Dutton, a Quaker, who sailed to Antigua in 1722 and in 1725 for trade (presumably in sugar). We suppose he was lost at sea, but do not know for sure what happened to him. His widow married another man in 1736. Are there Quaker records for Antigua? Where else might I find out about Robert? I wonder if he died at Antigua or maybe at sea. If so, his death might be recorded somewhere? Also, am wondering if anyone might do a look up in any of their sources (or know where to tell me to look) for a Captain Dutton. ³Captain Dutton was listed as owning more than 10 acres of land in Barbados in 1638.² Finally, there was a Richard Dutton who was governor of Barbados about 1684. I am trying to find out when he was appointed and when he was replaced. George Fox had written a letter to the Governor of Barbados and visited the island in 1671. Who was governor in 1671? Richard Dutton had two daughters reportedly born in Barbados. One was named Philadelphia (b. 1687) and another daughter b. 1690. Other family members have reported to me that Richard was not well though of as he set policies designed to enrich himself and that he was sued. I would be thankful for any assistance. Carole Dutton Malisiak

William, Lord Willoughby was Governor of Barbados in 1671. Sir Richard Dutton was given a commission to be governor of Barbados in October 1680. He was "unscrupulous in his persecution of those who opposed him" and was Governor until dismissed in 1685, having become a rich man in five years [History of the British West Indies, Sir Alan Burns, rev 1965; and Sugar and Slaves, Richard Dunn, 1973]. John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carole Malisiak" <cam@bright.net> To: <CARIBBEAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 10:37 PM Subject: Robert Dutton, Richard Dutton, Captain Dutton Finally, there was a Richard Dutton who was governor of Barbados about 1684. I am trying to find out when he was appointed and when he was replaced. George Fox had written a letter to the Governor of Barbados and visited the island in 1671. Who was governor in 1671? Richard Dutton had two daughters reportedly born in Barbados. One was named Philadelphia (b. 1687) and another daughter b. 1690. Other family members have reported to me that Richard was not well though of as he set policies designed to enrich himself and that he was sued. I would be thankful for any assistance. Carole Dutton Malisiak ______________________________