Map of Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica

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In 1865, Morant Bay Rebellion took place in St Thomas. Ex-slaves all over Jamaica were discontented about the injustices being meted out to them, particularly on the question of land tenure. Paul Bogle led a delegation of small farmers who walked 45 miles (72 km) to present their grievances to Governor Eyre in Spanish Town, but they were denied an audience. On October 11, Paul Bogle and his followers armed with sticks and machetes went to the Court House where a vestry meeting was being held. The Riot Act was read, but was virtually ignored. A few people began to throw stones at the volunteers, who fired into the crowd killing seven people. Later the mob reorganized and returned, setting fire to the Court House and nearby buildings. When the custos, Maximillian von Ketelhodt, and others tried to leave the burning building, they were killed by the mob.