Thomas Cottle
Thomas Cottle, Esq. (
1761-
1828) was a
lawyer on the island of
Nevis. In
1822, Thomas started to build a
church for all people on the island, including slaves. "The
Cottle Church", as it is now called, was completed in
1824 and opened on
May 5 that year. He married Frances Huggins, daughter of Edward Huggins, one of the richest and most powerful planters in all of Nevis.
* Hubbard, Vincent K. 2002. "Swords, Ships & Sugar". Premiere Editions International, Inc. ISBN 1-891519-05-0. A complete history of Nevis.
