Frederick Lindo

Frederick Lindo (1821-1882) was a Jamaican merchant, publisher and Member of the Legislative Council.

Frederick's elder brothers: Alexander, Abraham and Henry has set themselves up as merchants trading under the name Lindo Brothers in Saint Mary and Trelawny Parish.

In 1849, now aged 28, he returned from Cincinnati and joined Lindo Brothers firm in Falmouth, Trelawny, where they operated as importers and retailers.

Their businesses included the Fire Proof Store (provisions and estate supplies), Medical Hall (Druggist), Waterloo House (dry goods business), cigar and tinware factories and a newspaper called the Falmouth Post.

The couple had ten children, including eight sons who formed Lindo Brothers & Co. in the late 19th century.