Manchester was Governor of Jamaica from 1808 to 1827, and prepared the colony for the emancipation of slaves. In 1815 he dealt with the aftermath of destruction of Port Royal by fire and of the plantations by a hurricane. Manchester Parish in Jamaica was named after him, while the capital of Mandeville was named after his son, Viscount Mandeville.[3]

 Vanity Fair photo shot of his Grace, The 9th Duke of Manchester who was governor of Jamaica from (1808-1827)     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

His Grace The Duke of Manchester
Governor of Jamaica
In office 1808–1827
Monarch	George III George IV
Preceded by	Sir Eyre Coote
Succeeded by	John Keane
Postmaster General
In office 1827 – 15 November 1830
Monarch	George IV William IV
Prime Minister	George Canning The Viscount Goderich The Duke of Wellington
Preceded by	Lord Frederick Montagu
Succeeded by	The Duke of Richmond
Personal details
Born	21 October 1771 (1771-10-21)
Died	18 March 1843(1843-03-18) (aged 71) Rome, Italy
Nationality	British
Spouse(s)	Lady Susan Gordon (1774-1828)