28th May 1836 | 104 Enslaved | £5781 11s 4d
Parliamentary Papers p. 318.
T71/1257: claim from Charles Adam, of Barns in Kinross, North Britain (Scotland), as executor of Francis James Adams (= Adam), late of Copthall Buildings, assignee of judgement.
See also British Guiana claim no. 662.
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Colony
British Guiana
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Claim No.
663
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Estate
Nismes
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Contested
Yes
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Beneficiary deceased
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1st claimant
(Executor or executrix)
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1761 - ????
"Free quadroon woman" and mother of eleven children; independently wealthy, perhaps through legacies left her by her partners James Tierney (died 1784) and Ebenezer Robertson (died 1825).
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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