Jonathan Ludford

Jonathan Ludford

historical figure Jamaica

Jonathan Ludford was a notable figure in Jamaica's history, recognized for his role in establishing the Milk River Spa, which became a site of healing and natural wonder. He was a plantation owner who, after witnessing the miraculous healing properties of the thermal river, granted freedom to a runaway slave who had sought refuge there. Following this act of compassion, Ludford bequeathed the spa to the Jamaican Government upon his death in 1794, leaving a legacy that continues to attract visitors to the region's mineral-rich waters.

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Jamaica Jamaica: Jonathan Ludford was the master of a runaway slave who established the Milk River Spa after recognizing the value of its natural spring. 7

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Manchester: Where heritage, healing, and highlands meet | Art & Leisure