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John Kingston failed on 8th February [1848], liquidated by a process of inspection. Assets included £57,093 13s 7d WI property and mortgages (estimated to realise £32,030 6s 5d); John Kingston's personal property was stated at £72, 850 13s 2d (estimated to realise £42,622 9s 8d). Liabilities shown p. 54 as £25,245 only.
London Gazette 18435 8/11/1836 p.1962 shows John Kingston of George St Hanover Square having died owning an undivided half of Clairmont estate BG. John Kingston of Copthall Court shown as party to a lawsuit v. John Kingston's estate, together with Edward Egan, executor of Robert Kingston (formerly of Demerary and afterwards of London). BG estates being sold, details at John Kingston & Co. Lime St Sq (e.g. LG 21094 10/5/1850 p. 1370);[ 6] Crosby Square (e.g. LG 21180 11/2/1851 p. 347).
D. Morier Evans, 'The commercial crisis, 1847-1848...' (London: Letts, Son & Steer, 1848) Appendix IX
London Gazette 18435 8/11/1836 p.1962
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.
