21.  Sep.  19, 1752.  Alice Hollinsworth & William Clark. Banns. (59)
 22.  June  17, 1756.  Jane Hollinsworth & John Jarman. Banns. (61)
 23.  Feb.  20, 1759.  Esther Hollinsworth & William Willson. Banns. (64)

ENTRIES IN THE VESTRY BOOKS:
  1.  Thomas, Vincent, John & Charles HOLLINSWORTH on Membership List,
      (pp. 74-76) Sworn 3 October, 1728, Hum: Wells, Minister.
  2.  "HOLLINSWORTH MARSH" mentioned as place in Chester River region.
  3.  John Hollinsworth, subscriber (5s.) 1729.
  4.  Citation, Nov. 18, 1731, to William Firth & Dorothy Hollinsworth,
      (who) cohabit together in an unlawful manner... to show cause why
      they should not be prosecuted by law. (P. 132) See Marriage No. 4
      above.  She was the widow of Robert Hollinsworth who died 1725.
  5.  John Hollinsworth, mentioned as Sexton for the Parish, 1735-6:
      1748-50. (pp. 161, 174, 306.)
  6.  "Mr. Hollingsworth" mentioned, 1824. (p. 485.)
  7.  Members included ABEL, ALLIN HOLLINGSWORTH c1843. (p. 529.)

    The little island in the British West Indies recently received
its independence from the once "Mightiest of the Mighty" - wonderful
old Great Britain (may she shed Socialism and rise to power again!)
Before that its British colonial history dated back 360 years to the 
year 1605 and the reign of James I., the "Planter King."  He it was
who first began true colonialization in his empire.  Hollingsworths
have figured in the colonial settlement of Barbados (or, Barbadoes)
from nearly the beginning.  Why, the very first of the name - Holling-
worth, by the way - "Edward Hallingworth", to arrive in this whole
hemisphere of whom we have record, set sail for that island on May 2,
1635!  He was 46 years old (Born c1589 - might be same "Edward Hol-
lingworth baptized at Mottram in Longdendale, Cheshire, 24 Nov., 1589."
Capt. Gilbert Grimes was master.  As such, he was 2 months earlier in
his venture than the better known Richard Hollingworth, who came to
Salem, Massachusetts, July 13, 1635.  (HR Vol. 1, page 115.) He ar-
rived about 47½ years before Valentine Hollingsworth the Quaker, who
is said to have put down in Delaware River in the "Antelope" Dec. 10,
1682.  But there are other stories to tell: other records to consider,
while upon this subject of "Barbados."

    Last year, the editor determined that it was about time to have a
researcher make a concerted search in the records of Barbados.  A Mr.
Hutchinson -(a very excellent worker, expert in his knowledge of the
records, whom we wish were in Ireland to take the place of some people
we will not mention by name!)- whose name was given us by the Histori-
cal Office in Bridgetown, the Capital, was hired.  We could only af-
ford one report, but plan to publish any other when possible.  All the
church and civil records are stored in the one Record Office, also in
Bridgetown, with adequate indexes.  This makes for a jolly quick job.

    Mr. Harold G. Hutchinson, (Sunnyside, Hastings 18, Christ Church
Barbados) in his first letter, tells us that, although this island
has but 166 square miles, it is divided into 11 parishes!  If you walk
a few blocks you will probably cross many parish boundaries!  Searching
the records should then cover all the indexes to all the parishes.

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