8th Nov 1839 | 28 Enslaved | £429 9s 9d
Not listed in Parliamentary Papers.
T71/868: claim by Henry Roper, as executor of Thomas Roper senior (deceased).
T71/1607: J. B. Elin forwarded a petition from Alex Roper on these claims, dated 28/04/1837; letter also from Thos. Roper, of Kingston, dated 15/02/1837.
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Colony
Jamaica
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Parish
Portland
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Claim No.
244
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Estate
Darley
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1st claimant
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27th Nov 1782 - 8th Dec 1862
Wesleyan Minister, apparently sought to manumit his enslaved people for religious reasons
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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