27th Jun 1836 | 22 Enslaved | £329 6s 6d
Parliamentary Papers p. 319.
T71/888: the claimants were trustees appointed for Catherine Sweeney, an infant.
Given as Quelly "Shield" [sic].
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Colony
Montserrat
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Claim No.
38
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Estate
Sweeney's Estate
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Contested
Yes
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Beneficiary
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1st claimant
(Trustee)
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2nd claimant
(Trustee)
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3rd claimant
(Trustee)
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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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