Henry Douglas merchant in London of Friershaw

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Biography

London merchant, father-in-law and business associate of Sir James Cockburn (q.v.).

Will of Henry Douglas merchant in London of Friershaw proved 20/07/1785. Among other legacies he left £5000 each to his three grand-daughters, the daughters of Sir James Cockburn and his wife Mary Douglas.

Sources

PROB 11/1131/384.

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British/Irish

Relationships (1)

Henry Douglas merchant in London of Friershaw

Father-in-law → Son-in-law

Sir James Cockburn 6th Bt.

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People of Interest

Anna Meighan

???? - 1848

Widow of prominent mahogany merchant and landowner

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Documents of Interest

Windsor and Williamsfield Inventory of Slaves 1814 p8

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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CITING THIS RECORD:
'Henry Douglas merchant in London of Friershaw', Legacies of British Slavery database, https://www.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/2146667101 [accessed 4th April 2026].

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