Name

Jacob Osorio Davids

Biography

A Jewish merchant of Douglas. In July 1761, was walking in company with an eminent merchant from Amsterdam when he was assaulted by a man 'who cracked a whip and held it above your petitioner's head, with dreadful curses and imprecations, swearing he would kill your petitioner and all the Jews.' Davids fled to Mr Yerbury's house but was pursued on horseback by Francis Moore. Davids petitioned that he could not attend to his necessary business on the quay, 'being very apprehensive that constant attempts will be made to take away his life.' Moore was fined eight shillings and fourpence. The harbour towns drew traders from across Europe because the commercial opportunity was real enough to be worth the risk.

Active Period

fl. 1761

Place

Douglas

Amsterdam

Period

Atholl Lordship

Role / Office

Merchant

Jewish Trader

Foreign Resident

Book Chapter

Chapter 6