The story of Jenny Harriott Foundation begins with my beloved maternal grandmother Wilhelmina Harriott (1902-2005). I had the privilege in 2002 to celebrate her 100th birthday in Jamaica, and to spend precious times with her between 2002 and 2004 during an extended visit to Jamaica. She inspired my curiosity to learn more about her life and history. During the 100th birthday visit, I took copious notes during many late-night discussions, tearing the pages from a small notebook (that I still have to this day). These notes became the catalyst for genealogical research some nine years later, when I created a family history site. It was 2011 and I was working hard on my PhD thesis. When I needed some respite, I would work on the family tree, quickly tracing ancestors to six generations. However, the time constraints imposed by academic life stalled any further forays into my ancestral history until 2023, when I found my four times great grandmother, Jenny Harriott in the 1832 Colonial Slave Registry at the National Archives in Kew, London. I created this Foundation in her honour to ensure that her history and legacy are never forgotten.
Dr Deborah Gabriel, Founder of Jenny Harriott Foundation
The Launch Event
The official launch of Jenny Harriott Foundation took place on 6th April 2024.Â
Image References
Photo montage of Dr Deborah Gabriel and Wilhelmina Harriott. © Dr Deborah Gabriel
Launch photos: © David Rann.
Congratulations to our first Scholarship Award Winners 2025
Hundreds of pounds raised through Easyfundraising
Zion Hill Welcome
Zion Hill Staff Reflections
Zion Hill School Principal
Founder of JHF tours Zion Hill Primary School
JHF launches annual scholarship awards for Zion Hill pupils
JHF Founder undertakes history project as Visiting Fellow at Oxford
