19th Dec 1838 | 8 Enslaved | £227 11s 8d
Not listed in Parliamentary Papers.
T71/873: claim by John Greenwood, of St James, as owner-in-fee. Counterclaim from Richard Barrett, as remainderman. Adjudicated to Richard Barrett by Assistant Commissioner.
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Colony
Jamaica
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Parish
St James
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Claim No.
650
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Estate
Dunns Hole Wharf
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Contested
Yes
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1st claimant
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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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