West India merchant (Colonial - Caribbean)
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Co-partnership between Clement Kirwan, Matthew Kirwan and Nicholas Kirwan, under the firm of John Kirwan and Sons dissolved 30/6/1824 by retirement of Clement Kirwan.
Co-partnership between Matthew Kirwan and Nicholas Kirwan, under the firm of John Kirwan and Sons dissolved 31/12/1824 by retirement of Matthew Kirwan.
London Gazette 18098 11/1/1825 p. 69
ibid.
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.
