The origin of "Rolle" started in Exuma with (Slave Owner) Lord John Rolle. Lord John Rolle was the eldest of his father, Denys Rolle. The Rolle family was one of the richest and most powerful families in Devon, England. Denys Rolle owned a large plantation in Florida which was operated by their 400 African slave laborers. After the Treaty of Versailles in 1783, Florida was returned to Spain. Spain in turned gave control of The Bahamas to Britain, and Denys Rolle was granted land in Exuma. Denys and John Rolle moved their entire operation to Exuma including their 400 slaves. They owned five plantations (settlements) in Exuma, Rolle Town, Rolleville, Steventon, Ramsey and Mount Thompson.
Lord John Rolle
Born: 10/16/1756
Died: 4/3/1842
Theophilus Sr.
Theophilus Sr and his wife Dianna had (11) children:
- Zoe, Rachel(Darkie)
- Elizabeth
- Frances Loretta
- Theophilus Jr (Cousin T)
- Paris
- Eugene
- Beatrice
- Amroy
- Sarah
- Diana
- Still born son
Theophilus Sr.
YOB: 1856
Dianna
YOB: 1864
Zoe Rachel(Darkie)
YOB: 1887
Elizabeth
YOB: 1895
Frances Loretta
YOB: 1895
Theophilus Jr.
YOB: 1906
Paris
YOB: 1910
Eugene
YOB: 1912
Beatrice
YOB: 1914
Amroy
YOB: 1915
Sarah
YOB: 1917
Dianna
YOB: 1918
Still born son
YOB: 1920
Elizabeth
YOB: 1844
Aaron Smith
YOB: 1837
Julius
YOB: 1874
Addel (Adelaide-Pinky)
YOB: 1876
Isadora (Aunty Bab)
YOB: 1879
Baby Girl
YOB: 1885