West India merchant
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J.H. Deffell and John Deffell & Son traded in parallel. The firms' original partners were John Deffell and John Henry Deffell, and from c. 1812 'in particular concerns' Richard Shawe a London solicitor and brother-in-law of John Henry Deffell.
Will of Richard Shawe of Dulwich Hill Surrey proved 27/11/1816, PROB 11/1586/212
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.
