William Anglin Scarlett
Sir William Anglin Scarlett | |
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| Born | 1777 |
| Died | 1831 (aged 53–54) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge (BA) |
| Occupation | judge |
| Known for | Chief Justice of Jamaica |
| Spouse |
Mary Williams (m. 1809) |
| Children | 2 |
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Sir William Anglin Scarlett (1777
Early life
Scarlett was the son of Robert Scarlett who owned property in Jamaica. His elder brother, James, was to become Attorney General. He was educated in Edinburgh and at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated Bachelor of Arts in 1802.[2]
Career
Scarlett became Chief Justice of Jamaica in 1821.
He was involved again in another case where he opposed the governor. Scarlett released prisoners but they were rearrested and exiled from Jamaica. Scarlett's decision was in time upheld by the British Parliament.
The case began when
Scarlett released them, but it took Parliament to uphold his decision. Scarlett was knighted in 1829.
Personal life
In 1809, Scarlett married Mary Williams of Luana estate in St. Elizabeth.[1] He had two sons, Robert William and James Williams Scarlett.
Death
Scarlett died in 1831. His obituary noted that he had been ill and that even his detractors noted his "love of justice".[3] His wife died the following year.[3]
References
- ^ a b c jamaicanfamilysearch.com, accessed September 2009
- ^ "Scarlett, William Anglin (SCRT798WA)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
- ^ a b c Gentleman's Magazine, Vol. 102, Part 1, accessed September 2009
- ^ Zachary Macaulay (1827). Anti-slavery Monthly Reporter. Bagster and Thoms. pp. 27–31.