15th May 1837 | 22 Enslaved | £448 7s 1d
Parliamentary Papers p. 299.
T71/867: claim by F.F. Hill, counterclaim inter alios from James Forsyth, Richmond Pen. Alexander Wells Aikman was executor of James Forsyth.
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Colony
Jamaica
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Parish
St Thomas-in-the-East, Surrey
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Claim No.
187
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Contested
Yes
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Unsuccessful claimant
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1st claimant
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Deceased claimant successful
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2nd claimant
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3rd claimant
(Executor or executrix)
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1785 - 1854
Jamaican-born widow of a prominent slave-owner; resident in Britain following the death of her husband in 1818. Accused - and acquitted - of the cruel treatment of some enslaved people whom she brought to Britain with her.
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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