Cousin's Cove / Samuel's Cove

[Name] Cousins Cove  
[Crop] sugar and rum  

The property of William Samuells Esq. as disposed of by his attorneys John Samuells, Edward Finucane and John Mowat Esqs. Account filed by Lawrence Doyle as overseer.

Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/9 28

[Name] Cousin's Cove  
[Crop] sugar, rum  

The property of William Samuells Esquire. Account filed by James Hay as overseer.

Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/16 1-2 f.1

[Name] Cousins Cove sugar Plantation  
[Crop] sugar, rum  

The property of William Samuels Esquire resident in Great Britain and under the direction of John Mowatt Esquire. Account filed by Frederick Gollob Klein as book keeper.

Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/16 410-411 f.203

[Name] Cousins Cove Estate  
[Crop] sugar, rum  

The property of William Samuells esquire under the care of John Mowatt Esquire his attorney. Account filed by Alexander Gordon as overseer.

Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/17 399 [f.199]

[Name] Cousins Cove Estate  
[Crop] sugar, rum  

The property of William Samuells Esquire under the care of John Mowat Esquire his attorney. Account filed by Alexander Gordon as overseer.

Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/18 290-291 [f.140]

[Name] Cousins Cove  
[Crop] sugar, rum  

The property of William Samuells Senior Esquire under the care of John Mowatt Esquire attorney for the plantation. Account filed for Alexander Gordon late overseer. Accounts filed for 01/01/1791 to 06/10/1792.

Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/19 229-230 [f.115]

[Name] Cousins Cove Estate  
[Crop] sugar, rum  

Account filed by William Oliver as overseer.

Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/19 422-423

[Name] Cousins Cove Estate  
[Crop] sugar, rum  

Belonging to William Edw.d Samuells Esq. Account filed by William Oliver as overseer for the period 01/07/1793 to 01/07/1794.

Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/21 31

[Name] Cousins Cove sugar Plantation  
[Crop] sugar, rum, some cattle  

Belonging to William Edward Samuells Esq under the care of John Mowat Esq. Account filed by William Oliver as overseer for the period 01/07/1794 to 01/07/1795.

Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/21 67

[Name] Cousins Cove  
[Crop] sugar, rum  

Belonging to William Edward Samuels, Esq. Account filed by William Oliver, overseer.

Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/22 61

[Name] Cousins Cove Plantation  
[Crop] sugar, rum, old steers  

Belonging to William Edward Samuels, Esq. Account filed by William Oliver, overseer.

Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/22 161

[Name] Samuel's Cove  
[Crop] Sugar  

Plotted In Hanover as a sugar estate with a cattle mill in James Robertson's 1804 map of Jamaica.

To the King's most excellent Majesty, this map of the island of Jamaica, constructed from actual surveys. . . (London, J. Robertson, 1804), based on Robertson's survey of the county of Cornwall which he compeleted in 1799.

[Number of enslaved people] 145(Tot)  
[Name] C. Cove  

Registered in Hanover to Wm. Ed. Samuells with 145 enslaved people in Balcarres' letter to the Duke of Portland, dated 22/03/1800, return given at a vestry meeting 23/11/1799.

Papers Presented to the House of Commons of the 7th May 1804, Respecting the Slave Trade (Houses of Parliament, 1804) section G p. 25.

[Name] Cousins Cove Plantation  
[Crop] sugar and rum  

In the possession of Richard Bouchers (?) Trustee to the Heirs of William Edward Samuels deceased. Account filed by William Oliver as overseer.

Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/28 94

[Name] Cousins Cove  
[Crop] sugar, rum and a road allotment  

Paul Stevens Samuels is receiver. Account filed by Henry Watkins as overseer.

Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/38 183-184

[Number of enslaved people] 143(Tot)  
[Name] Cousins Cove  
[Stock] 42  

Registered to heirs of W. Edward Samuells.

Jamaica Almanac (1811) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/AL11Hanov.htm. The 1811 almanac was based on the givings-in of the March Quarter for 1810, hence the earlier evolution date.

[Number of enslaved people] 149(Tot)  
[Name] Cousins Cove  
[Stock] 8  

Registered to William E. Samuels deceased.

Jamaica Almanac (1812) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/a1812co2.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.

[Number of enslaved people] 225(Tot)  
[Name] Cousin's Love [Cove?] etc.  
[Stock] 19  

Registered to Richard Dickson.

Jamaica Almanac (1812) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/a1812co2.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.

[Name] Cousin's Cove  

Entered 10 January 1812 [Island Records Office, Deeds BA12 1807]

This indenture made between Alexander McCallum1 of the parish of Hanover Esquire and Margaret his wife of the one part and Richard Dickson2 of the parish of Hanover Esquire of the other part. Whereas by certain Writs of Extent issued for and returnable February Grand Court 1811 on certain Judgements entitled "Dickson & at[attorney] vs Crooks John"3 "Campbell & at vs Same" and "Lyon4 & at vs Same" the said Alexander McCallum as the assignee of the judgement in the first mentioned writ became seized, together with George Kirlew5 of the parish of Westmoreland Esquire as the assignee in the last mentioned writ, and Neil Campbell,6 Dugald Malcolm Ruthven,7 and Robert Lindsay8 the plaintiffs in the second mentioned writ, of the land and premises hereinafter mentioned and described, nevertheless subject to the Dower or thirds of Sarah Brown9 widow, proportionally to the amount of their respective demands by the Writs of Extent in the office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court. And whereas by a certain Indenture bearing date 8 December 1811 George Kirlew for the consideration therein mentioned granted and conveyed unto Alexander McCallum [his] share and proportion of the said land and premises, And whereas Richard Dickson hath agreed with Alexander McCallum and Margaret his wife for the absolute purchase of [their] share and the share of George Kirlew of the land and premises hereinafter mentioned, This Indenture Witnesseth that in consideration of the sum of £5,755.10s.6½ d. current money of this Island paid by Richard Dickson, Alexander McCallum and Margaret his wife hath granted, bargained, sold, aliened, released, enfeoffed and conveyed unto Richard Dickson all that Plantation or Sugar Work in the parish of Hanover known by the name of Cousins10 or Crooks Cove, containing 800 acres more or less, and bounding North on the sea shore, North easterly on Launce's11 River, Southerly on Blenheim Estate and Haughton Tower Estate, and Westerly on Samuells' Cove12 Estate, and all houses, outhouses and Buildings, hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever subject to the Dower or thirds of Sarah Brown widow.

Sealed and Delivered in the presence of John Lee13

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1. Alexander McCallum, a distant cousin to Neil, Donald & George Malcolm
2. Richard Dickson, son of John Dickson [d.1782] & Ann Crooks [d.1769] daughter of James Crooks senior [buried at Crooks Cove, 1740] Richard Dickson had been a merchant at Davis Cove since 1781
3. John Crooks, owner of Crooks Cove, was first cousin to Richard Dickson
4. Possibly Jacob Lyon, Lucea merchant
5. George Kirlew of Westmoreland was originally from York, England
6. 1815 Almanac lists a Neil Campbell at Knapdale, family connections otherwise untraced to date
7. Dugald Malcolm Ruthven was the younger brother of Robert Ruthven, so also a nephew of Dugald Malcolm Pell River, [d. 1785]. He married the daughter of James Virgo in 1796. Dugald Malcolm made provision in his will should Robert produce a son.
8. Robert Lindsay was a witness to the will of George Malcolm Argyle who was brother-in-law to John Crooks
9. Sarah Brown, Richard Dickson's aunt, married [1776] Dr. Thomas Brown of Montego Bay after the death [1774] of her first husband, James Crooks junior of Crooks Cove, brother of Ann Dickson. Her daughter Nancy died in London [1780] daughter Sarah returned to Jamaica and married [1784] George Malcolm Argyle. John Dickson had been attorney for the estate [1774 -1781] while the Crooks children, his nephews, were minors.
10. 1811 Almanac lists John Chambers at Cousins Cove. John Crooks may have leased the estate to Chambers.
11. Launce's River, this spelling also appears in Cornwall Chronicle notices and other documents. A James Launce [d.1775] had a daughter Ann who married Joshua Newell, owner of Hopewell plantation, Green Island
12. In 1812, Richard Dickson also acquired Samuells' Cove from the executors of William Edward Samuells. Crooks Cove & Samuells Cove, now one estate, were thereafter called Cousins Cove. In 1825, Neil McCallum, Alexander McCallum's brother acquired the estate from William Augustus Dickson, Richard's cousin, who inherited in 1821
13. John Lee of Messrs. Grant & Lee (and Alexander McCallum) attorneys and agents for Richard Dickson & Dickson & Co. at Lucea.

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[Number of enslaved people] 182(Tot)  
[Name] Cousin's Cove  
[Stock] 145  

Registered to Richard Dickson.

Jamaica Almanac (1816) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/AL15hano.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.

[Number of enslaved people] 179(Tot) 91(F) 88(M)  
[Name] Cousins Cove Sugar Plantation  

In the possession of Richard Dickson, owner.

T71/190 253-258

[Number of enslaved people] 185(Tot)  
[Name] Cousins Cove  
[Stock] 136  

Registered to Richard Dickson.

Jamaica Almanac (1818) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1818al15.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.

[Number of enslaved people] 184(Tot)  
[Name] Cousins Cove  
[Stock] 135  

Registered to Richard Dickson.

Jamaica Almanac (1820) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/Al20p15.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.

[Number of enslaved people] 183(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  

In the possession of Richard Dickson as proprietor.

T71/191 183-184

[Number of enslaved people] 183(Tot)  
[Name] Cousins Cove  
[Stock] 109  

Registered to Hon. Richard Dickson.

Jamaica Almanac (1821) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/al1821_11.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.

[Number of enslaved people] 183(Tot)  
[Name] Cousins' Cove  
[Stock] 10  

Registered to William Augustus Dickson.

Jamaica Almanac (1822) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/Al22p15.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.

[Number of enslaved people] 191(Tot)  
[Name] Cousins Cove Estate  

In the possession of William A Dickson as owner.

T71/192 153-154

[Number of enslaved people] 159(Tot)  
[Name] Cousins' Cove  
[Stock] 131  

Registered to William A. Dickson.

Jamaica Almanac (1824) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/AL24hano.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.

[Number of enslaved people] 188(Tot)  
[Name] Cousin's Cove  
[Stock] 130  

Registered to William Augustus Dickson.

Jamaica Almanac (1826) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1826al17.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.

[Number of enslaved people] 175(Tot)  
[Name] Cousins Cove  

In the possession of John Lee attorney to Neil McCallum as mortgagee.

T71/193 175-176

[Number of enslaved people] 187(Tot)  
[Name] Cousin's Cove  
[Stock] 31  

Registered to Neil McCallum.

Jamaica Almanac (1827) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/a1827al12.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.

[Number of enslaved people] 174(Tot)  
[Name] Cousin's Cove  
[Stock] 43  

Registered to Neil McCallum.

Jamaica Almanac (1828) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1828al17.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.

[Number of enslaved people] 174(Tot)  
[Name] Cousin's Cove  
[Stock] 43  

Registered to Neil McCallum.

Jamaica Almanac (1829) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/al29hano.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.

[Number of enslaved people] 181(Tot)  
[Name] Cousins Cove Estate  

In the possession of Neil McCallum as executor of Alexander McCallum deceased.

T71/196 162

[Number of enslaved people] 178(Tot)  
[Name] Cousin's Cove  
[Stock] 64  

Registered to Neil McCallum.

Jamaica Almanac (1831) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1831hano.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.

[Number of enslaved people] 177(Tot)  
[Name] Cousin's Cove  
[Stock] 66  

Registered to Neil McCallum.

Jamaica Almanac (1832) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/al32hano.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.

[Number of enslaved people] 179(Tot)  
[Name] Cousins Cove  

In the possession of Neil McCallum as executor of Alex McCallum Esq. Dec'd.

T71/199 68

[Number of enslaved people] 188(Tot)  
[Name] Cousin's Cove  
[Stock] 48  

Registered to Neil McCallum.

Jamaica Almanac (1833) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/AL33Hanov.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.

[Name] Cousin's Cove  
[Size] 1642  

Registered to George Webster.

Jamaica Almanac (1840) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Samples/AL40Hanover.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.