Codrington

Branches of the Drax, Codrington and Beckford families still exist, but the fortunes fragmented and withered away; the lands were sold off, the mansions shuttered.

Sugar in the Raw J.R. McNeill 2011

"Among the lessons to take away from this is that investors need to challenge Japanese companies that have odd fund positions on their balance sheets," said Michael Remington of Codrington Japan, an independent research firm.

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He recounts the victories and defeats of English arms in the West Indies, especially those involving a Codrington or a Beckford.

Sugar in the Raw J.R. McNeill 2011

Christopher Codrington probably had a hand in the murder of two lieutenant governors who apparently stood in the way of his efforts to acquire further plantations.

Sugar in the Raw J.R. McNeill 2011

The most successful planters stood among the richest Englishmen anywhere in the world by the early 18th century, although in England old money looked down upon them as upstarts, even those such as Christopher Codrington III, who distinguished himself in his studies at Oxford and at war in Europe, or William Beckford, whose influence and money made him Lord Mayor of London, only to be mocked as "negro-whipping Beckford."

Sugar in the Raw J.R. McNeill 2011

Water for Barbuda is supplied from a single well that serves Codrington where most of the population lives.

Antigua and Barbuda 2009

Water for Barbuda is supplied from a single well that serves Codrington where most of the population lives.

Antigua and Barbuda 2009

Water for Barbuda is supplied from a single well that serves Codrington where most of the population lives.

Water profile of Antigua and Barbuda 2008

Among the late additions were Simon Codrington, a 6-7, 270-pound offensive lineman from South Miami; Pensacola (Fla.)

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Boxing: Jaidon Codrington had a powerful debut with the U.S. team against Puerto Rico, putting his opponent on the canvas and forcing an end to his light heavyweight bout after just 1 minute, 21 seconds.

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