6th Feb 1837 | 73 Enslaved | £2061 12s 8d
Parliamentary Papers p. 322. Award split: £600 to George Power, £1661 12s 8d to the Questel group of 10 people (Drewry Questel is named twice).
T71/892 Claim by Michael White, owner-in-fee. Counterclaim from George Power of St Vincent, judgement creditor for £1040 19s 3d. Questel group counterclaimed 'cestius que Trust under will of James Dolbert Questel of 58 of the above slaves'.
T71/500 p. 267-8: Drewry Questel, Frances Questel, Jane Questel, Mary Ann Charlotte Questel and Harriet Questrel all registered own enslaved persons in 1834.
T71/500 p. 167: enslaved persons registered to Michael White senior by Michael White junior in 1834.
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St Vincent
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Claim No.
600
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Estate
Mount Alexander
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Contested
Yes
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1st claimant
(Judgement creditor)
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3rd claimant
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3rd claimant
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Unsuccessful claimant
(Owner-in-fee)
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3rd claimant
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2nd claimant
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2nd claimant
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3rd claimant
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3rd claimant
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3rd claimant
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3rd claimant
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???? - 1848
Successful planter in British Guiana and Grenada; part of a close-knit mixed-race family with numerous business interests.
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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