Biography of Robert Haynes

Robert Haynes was born in Barbados, son of General Robert Haynes of Newcastle, Clifton Hall and Bath plantations, and sometime speaker of the House of Assembly, Barbados.

His brothers, Richard and George, also attended the University.

One time Member of Assembly, magistrate and member of the provisional committee of the Barbados General Railway, Haynes returned to the UK where he resided at Thimbleby Lodge, Yorkshire.

Sources

Other Online Resources

• Legacies of British Slave-Ownership, UCL

Summary

Robert Haynes
Born 2 January 1795.
Died 17 February 1873.
GU Degree: Arts, 1809;
University Link: Student
Occupation categories: civil servants
English snippet: Arts student at the University of Glasgow 1809
Record last updated: 5th Mar 2014

Country Associations

Barbados, No Region
Place of Birth

England, Yorkshire
Place of Death

University Connections

University Roles

• Student