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Also a John Follett born c 1780 at Scilly Cove Newfoundland
Robert Follett JP for Trepassy. NFLand 1750
Joseph Follett of Western Bay NFLand 1799
John Follett of St John, NFLand 1816
JF Merchant of Sidmouth
By 1730 Follett & Jackson were trading from Topsham to Trepassy,
NFLD
1741-44 JF & family moved to Topsham possibly dictated by
business, but also possibly because of the arrival in Topsham of
Presbyterian Minister, Rev. Aaron Pitts.
1754 Probably he was the JF who petitioned the Privy Council for
leave for William Jackson, Merchant of Topsham to export to
Newfoundland on the ship "George", Samuel Hook, master despite
an embargo?
JF & family were all Dissenters.
1749 Acquired some dwellings in White St "for ever".
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