29th Apr 1842 | 79 Enslaved | £1566 16s 2d
Not listed in Parliamentary Papers.
T71/873: claim from John Vincent Purrier, as receiver in suits entitled Hibbert vs Hillary and Hillary vs Winn. John Vincent Purrier also counterclaimed with Edward and Thos. Purrier, as judgement creditors.
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Colony
Jamaica
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Parish
St James
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Claim No.
174
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Estate
Adelphi Estate (employed on)
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1st claimant
(Receiver)
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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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