7th Nov 1836 | 7 Enslaved | £124 7s 11d
Parliamentary Papers p. 320. T71/890: trustees. Owner is George Watkins senior, counterclaim by Joseph Gould Watkins and George Watkins, owners under deed of gift. Judged that George Watkins has a life interest and that Joseph Gould Watkins and George Watkins have a deed of gift.
T71/1304: claim by Geo Watkins senior, as owner. Counterclaim from Joseph Gould Watkins and Geo Watkins junior.
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Colony
Bahamas
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Claim No.
67
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Collected by
Lack, Edward John [Atty ktm illeg.]
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Contested
Yes
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Unsuccessful claimant
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Beneficiary
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Beneficiary
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2nd claimant
(Trustee)
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Awardee
(Trustee)
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???? - 1848
Successful planter in British Guiana and Grenada; part of a close-knit mixed-race family with numerous business interests.
Document comprises 4 parts, written recto and verso across 5 folios: 1. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 2. An inventory and valuation of enslaved persons at Williamsfield settlement, St Elisabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 3. An inventory of animals at Windsor Estate, St Elizabeth parish, Jamaica, 1814. 4. A cover note outlining the contents of the document.
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