18th Jan 1836 | 271 Enslaved | £14118 9s 0d
Parliamentary Papers p. 131.
T71/887: counterclaim from David Hall and Charles McGarel, merchants, a lien under indenture of mortgage for £30,000. Withdrawn.
T71/433 p. 1701 [sic - should be p. 1671]: Edward Bishop registered 276 enslaved persons in 1832.
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Colony
British Guiana
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Claim No.
2278
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Estate
Zorg
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Collected by
M'Garel, Chas atty
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Uncontested
Yes
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1st claimant
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Unsuccessful claimant (consensual)
(Mortgagee)
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Unsuccessful claimant (consensual)
(Mortgagee)
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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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