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John Serocold, Esq. (8 Feb 1723 - 7 Nov 1788)

London merchant and son of John Serocold (1687-1744) and his second wife Elizabeth nee Bumpstead. He w as a partner in the sugar business of Serocold & Jackson, with operations in Jamaica, his partner being John Jackson (1738-1809), who married Serocold's daughter Elizabeth (1749-1832) in St Mary at Hill, London in 1768.

Probably the "John Serecold, Esq." named as a benefactor in the later catalogues of Salter's museum. Other Links: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/2146640725 - Legacies of British Slave Ownership (UCL) Relevant locations: Residence at London, England
Workplace or place of business Jamaica, West Indies
 Relationships: John Serocold was a donor to James Salter (-c. 1728)

 Linked print sources: as Mentioned or referenced by - A Catalogue of the Rarities [1741] ... at Don Saltero’s Coffee House in Chelsea.
 References in Documents:
A Catalogue of the Rarities To be seen at Don Saltero's Coffee-House [1775] S Major Scot. Sir Hans Sloane, Bart. late President of the Royal Society. Mr Suply. John Serecold, Esq; Mr Sharpe. Mr Smith. Miss Storey. Mr Sylwyn. Earl of Sutherland. William Symons. Capt. Smith. Mr Seannenot.