Biography of Fyffe Elletson King
Fyffe Elletson King (Fife Ellason King) matriculated at the University in 1780. He was the eldest son of Thomas, described as a merchant in Jamaica, who was part of 'Camden, Calvert and King', London's biggest slave trading company.
Sources
Other Online Resources
- Jamaica Church of England Parish Register Transcripts, 1664-1880
- PROB 11/1552/476, Will of Fyffe Elletson otherwise Fife King of Westmorland, Island of Jamaica, TNA
Archival Materials
- Addison, W Innes, The Matriculation Albums of the University of Glasgow (Glasgow, 1913); Murray, David, Memories of the Old College of Glasgow (Glasgow, 1927)
Summary
Fyffe Elletson King
Born 1766.
Died 1814.
GU Degree: Arts, 1780;
University Link: Student
English snippet: Arts student at the University of Glasgow in 1780Record last updated: 12th May 2014
Country Associations
Jamaica, Westmoreland
Place of Birth
University Connections
University Roles
- Student