31st Oct 1836 | 66 Enslaved | £1333 6s 8d
Parliamentary Papers p. 302.
T71/870: claim from Matthew Farquharson, as owner. Counterclaim from Duncan Robertson, as judgement creditor.
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Colony
Jamaica
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Parish
St Elizabeth
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Claim No.
1009
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Estate
Spring Mount & Persey
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Contested
Yes
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1st claimant
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Unsuccessful claimant
(Judgement creditor)
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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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