24th Jul 1837 | 1 Enslaved | £29 3s 1d
Parliamentary Papers p. 304.
T71/1209: Alexander Cowan is identified as of St Elizabeth, Benjamin Samuda as of Manchester, in counterclaim versus Westmoreland claim no. 278.
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Colony
Jamaica
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Parish
Westmoreland
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Claim No.
648
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Contested
Yes
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1st claimant
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2nd claimant
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1805 - ????
Enslaved man brought to England as a domestic servant; his former owner was indicted for the mistreatment of Thompson in 1824.
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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