Pitcairn Island - the early history

Revised Jun 19 2021

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Brodie's Pitcairn's Island
Pitcairn Island Register 1842-1844

1842.

Jan 2, 1842

Jan. 2nd. Fletcher Christian, sen., elected magistrate. William Quintall and Matthew M’Coy, councillors.

Jan 14, 1842

“ 14th. ChristianCharles Christian, sen., died, after a lingering illness.

Jan 22, 1842

“ 22nd. Rhoda Quintall born.

Oct 5, 1842

Oct. 5th. George Adams fell from a tree, by which be was much injured.

Oct 10, 1842

“ 10th. Oliver M. Quintall born.

Dec 3, 1842

Dec. 3rd. A sad accident this day befel Stephen Christian, an infant fifteen months old. During the temporary absence of its mother, the child overturned an iron pot of hot water, by which it was dreadfully scalded.

Dec 8, 1842

“ 8th. Adeline Sophia Christian born.

Dec 10, 1842
Dec 3, 1842

“ 10th. Stephen Christian died, in consequence of his accident on the 3rd.

Summary.

Births this year, 3; deaths, 2. Several cases of inflammatory fever exist at present. Ships holding communication with the island, 31. Inhabitants: males, 53; females, 59. 20 males and 20 females eligible to vote at the magisterial election. 50 children attend Sunday-school.

1843.

Jan 2, 1843

Jan. 2nd. Matthew M’Coy elected magistrate; Arthur Quintall and Simon Young, councillors.

Jan 7, 1843

“ 7th. Two persons yesterday, and three this day, have been attacked with the fever, which is of an inflammatory type, commencing with a shivering, succeeded by violent pain in the loins and head, and much febrile heat. Emetics and application of warm water to the feet, hands, and loins, are the principal remedies applied; and under the Divine blessing, they have been attended with beneficial results.

Mar 4, 1843

March 4th. Eleven of the inhabitants sailed in the barque America, for the purpose of exploring Elizabeth Island.

Mar 5, 1843

“ 5th. Arrived H.M.S. Talbot, Capt. Sir T. Thompson, Bart.; after remaining on shore, and adjusting some of the most pressing judicial cases presented to him, Sir Thomas went on board, and sailed for Valparaiso.

Mar 11, 1843

“ 11th. Barque America returned from Elizabeth Island, our people bringing a very unfavourable report of it.

Mar 31, 1843

" 31st. Albert Christian born.

Apr 16, 1843

April 16th. John Adams married to Caroline Quintal. Mary Quintall born.

Apr 23, 1843

“ 23rd. Mary Quintal, wife of Arthur Quintal, died, aged 24.

May 5, 1843

May 5th. George E. C. Nobbs born.

May 21, 1843

“ 21st. Regia [Kezia] Quintall born.

Oct 5, 1843

Oct. 5th. Stephen Christian born.

Nov 16, 1843

Nov. 16th. Mary [Sarah] M’Coy born.

Dec 17, 1843

Dec. 17th. Polly Adams died from cancer in the breast.

Summary.

Number of births this year, 6; deaths, 2; marriage, 1. Much sickness experienced. Ships touched here, 29. Inhabitants: males, 59; females, 60. 20 males and 21 females eligible to vote. The public school has been closed since August, from the illness of the teacher.

1844.

Jan 8, 1844

Jan. 8th. Thursday O. Christian elected magistrate. John and William Quintall elected councillors.

May 16, 1844

May 16th. Polly Young [Pauline Adams] born.

Jun 2, 1844

June 2nd. Edward Quintall born. Several cases of fever and cough, and oppression of the stomach, chiefly among young children.

Jul 31, 1844

July 31st. Isaac Christian married to Mirriam Young.

Jul 28, 1844

“ 28th. Arrived H.M.S. Basilisk, Capt. Henry Hunt, bringing presents to the inhabitants, from the British Government, Admiral Thomas, and from the Rev. Mr. Armstrong and other friends in Valparaiso.

Jul 29, 1844

" 29th. Capt. Hunt assembled the inhabitants, and disposed of such cases as were presented to him for adjudication.

Jul 30, 1844

“ 30th. The presents above mentioned were landed. The surgeon, Dr. Johnson, vaccinated sixty of the inhabitants, and prescribed for several cases of sickness.

Jul 31, 1844

“ 31st. Capt. Hunt assembled the inhabitants, made some alterations, and suggested others, for the improvement of the community generally. Appointed a commercial agent, and in the evening sailed for the Sandwich Islands.

Aug 1, 1844
Jul 8, 1844

Aug. 1st. Re-opened the public school. Edward Quintall baptized. This child was born on July 8th.

Aug 12, 1844

“ 12th. All our hopes concerning the late vaccination are at an end; it has turned out a complete failure.

Sep 9, 1844

Sept. 9th. Gilbert Christian born. The first fortnight was devoted to surveying and adjusting boundaries and landmarks, not having completed it, it is to be resumed after the yam planting is over.

Oct 6, 1844
Oct 10, 1844

Oct. 6th. George Adams, widower, and Sarah M’Coy, widow, married. Levi W. Quintall born on the 10th instant.

Summary.

Births this year, 5; deaths, 0; marriages, 2. Ships touched here, 18. Inhabitants; males, 60; females, 61. 24 males and 28 females eligible for voting at the magisterial election. Weeds overrun the island Worms infest the potatoes. There is a comet in sight. 44 children attend the school.

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