Williamsfield Estate

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The dates listed below have different categories as denoted by the letters in the brackets following each date. Here is a key to explain those letter codes:

  • SD - Association Start Date
  • SY - Association Start Year
  • EA - Earliest Known Association
  • ED - Association End Date
  • EY - Association End Year
  • LA - Latest Known Association
1791 [EA] - 1791 [LA] → Owner

Left in trust by William Samuells to be sold in his will made in 1791 and proved in 1793.

1799 [EA] - 1811 [LA] → Owner
1817 [EA] - 1820 [LA] → Receiver
1817 [EA] - → Agent
1817 [EA] - 1826 [LA] → Previous owner
1820 [EA] - → Agent
1823 [EA] - 1826 [LA] → Receiver
1823 [EA] - 1832 [LA] → Receiver
1834 [EA] - → Mortgage Holder

Associated Claims (2)

£742 17S 0D
£1,407 1S 9D

Estate Information (41)

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1788
[Name] Williamsfield Estate  
[Crop] sugar, rum  
 

Account filed by John Stewart as overseer.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/14 225
1793
[Name] Williamsfield Estate  
[Crop] sugar, rum, some cattle, other articles  
 

Under the direction of John Mowatt and John Graham Esq.s and attornies to James Hay Esq. Account filed by James McNabb as overseer for the period 20/06/1793 to 31/12/1793.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/20 4
1794
[Name] Williamsfield Estate  
[Crop] sugar, rum  
 

Under the direction of John Mowatt and John Graham Esq.s and attornies to James Hay Esq. Account filed by James McNabb for the period 31/12/1793 to 31/12/1794.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/20 196-197
1795
[Name] Williamsfield Estate  
[Crop] sugar, rum, cattle  
 

Belonging to James Hay? Esq. Account given in names of John Mowat and John Graham who have care and direction of estate. Account filed by Angus McDonald, overseer.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/22 12
1796
[Name] Williamsfield Estate  
[Crop] sugar, rum  
 

Belonging to James Hay, Esq. Account given by John Mowatt and John Graham, attorneys.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/23
1797
[Name] Williamsfield Estate  
[Crop] sugar, rum, hire of enslaved people, mules, fat steers  
 

Belonging to James Hay? Esq. Account given in names of John Mowat and John Graham, attornies. Account filed by Angus McDonald, overseer.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/22 184
1798
[Name] Williamsfield Estate  
[Crop] sugar, rum, some cattle  
 

Under the direction of John Nowald and John Graham attornies to James Hay Esq. Account filed by Angus McDonald as overseer for the year ending 31/12/1798.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/24 178
1799
[Name] Williamsfield sugar Plantation  
[Crop] sugar, rum, cattle  
 

Belonging to James Hay Esq under the care and direction of the Hon John Mowat Esq. Account filed by Aaron Lambeth as overseer for the period 01/01/1799 to 31/12/1799.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/26 72
1799
[Name] Williamsfield  
[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.
1799
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Crop] Sugar  
 

Plotted In Hanover as a sugar estate with a watermill 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.
1799
[Number of enslaved people] 151(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield  
 

Registered in Hanover to James Hay with 151 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. 24.
1800
[Name] Williamsfield Estate  
[Crop] sugar, rum, one cow  
 

Belonging to James Hay Esq under the management of the John Mowat his attorney. Account filed by Aaron Lambeth as overseer.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/27 49
1801
[Name] Williamsfield Estate  
[Crop] sugar and rum  
 

The property of James Hay Esq, under the direction of the Hon John Mowat Esq, his Attorney. Account filed by Aaron Lambeth as overseer.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/29 83
1803
[Name] Williamsfield Estate  
[Crop] sugar, rum, some cattle, labour hire  
 

Property of James Hay Esq under the management of the Hon John Mowat Esq his attorney. Account filed by Patrick Leslie as overseer for the year ending 31/12/1803.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/31 174
1804
[Name] Williamsfield Plantation  
[Crop] sugar, rum, cow  
 

Belonging to James May, Esq, absent. Account given in the name of the Hon John Mowatt, Esq, attorney to said estate. Account filed in the name of Patrick Leslie, overseer to said estate.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archvies 1B/11/4/32 170
1807
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Crop] sugar, rum and cattle  
 

Belonging to the estate of James Hay Esq. deceased, and under the direction of the Honorable John Mowatt Esq. as executor. Account presented by David Donald as late overseer and Angus McDonald as present overseer.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/37 204
1808
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Crop] sugar, rum, livestock and road labour  
 

Belonging to the heirs of James Hay deceased and in the hands of his executors the Honorable John Mowatt Esq. Account filed by Angus McDonald as overseer.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/38 199
1810
[Number of enslaved people] 133(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Stock] 83  
 

Registered to James Hay.

 
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.
1811
[Number of enslaved people] 132(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Stock] 32  
 

Registered to James Hay.

 
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.
1815
[Number of enslaved people] 122(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Stock] 117  
 

Registered to Robert Taylor.

 
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.
1817
[Number of enslaved people] 117(Tot) 57(F) 60(M)  
[Name] Williamsfield  
 

In the possession of James Cunningham as agent for Robert Taylor receiver for Williamsfield Estate belonging to the estate of James Hay deceased, but mortgaged to Hibberts, Fuhr and Purrier and proceedings instituted for foreclosure and sale.

 
T71/190 681-683
1817
[Number of enslaved people] 118(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Stock] 127  
 

Registered to Robert Taylor.

 
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.
1819
[Number of enslaved people] 112(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Stock] 136  
 

Registered to Robert Taylor.

 
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.
1820
[Number of enslaved people] 111(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of George Hibbert Oates as agent for Messrs. Taylor and Simpson receivers for Williamsfield Estate belonging to the estate of James Hay deceased but mortgaged to Hibbert, Fuhr and Purrier and proceedings instituted for foreclosures and sale.

 
T71/191 307-308
1820
[Number of enslaved people] 111(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Stock] 131  
 

Registered to Robert Taylor.

 
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.
1821
[Number of enslaved people] 108(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Stock] 62  
 

Registered to Simpsons and Taylor.

 
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.
1823
[Number of enslaved people] 104(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield Estate  
 

In the possession of James Simpson and George Hibbert Oates receivers settled on Williamsfield Estate belonging to the Estate of James Hay deceased.

 
T71/192 253-254
1823
[Number of enslaved people] 105(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Stock] 149  
 

Registered to Taylor and Simpsons.

 
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.
1825
[Number of enslaved people] 100(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Stock] 135  
 

Registered to Robert Taylor.

 
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.
1826
[Number of enslaved people] 97(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield Estate  
 

In the possession of James Simpson and George Hibbert Oates Esquries as receivers settled on Williamsfield Estate belonigng to the estate of James Hay deceased.

 
T71/193 290-291
1826
[Number of enslaved people] 98(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Stock] 57  
 

Registered to Robert Taylor.

 
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.
1827
[Number of enslaved people] 95(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Stock] 46  
 

Registered to Robert Taylor.

 
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.
1828
[Number of enslaved people] 89(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Stock] 62  
 

Registered to Robert Taylor.

 
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.
1829
[Number of enslaved people] 15(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of George H. Oates as agent of George Hibbert Esquire the owner. 16 enslaved people purchased since 1826, "registered in the last return in the parish of Saint James by Samuel Kerr as owner".

 
T71/195 144
1829
[Number of enslaved people] 88(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield Estate  
 

In the possession of George Hibbert Oates as receiver and settled on Williamsfield Estate.

 
T71/196 167
1830
[Number of enslaved people] 122(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Stock] 62  
 

Registered to Robert Taylor.

 
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.
1831
[Number of enslaved people] 120(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Stock] 54  
 

Registered to Robert Taylor.

 
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.
1832
[Number of enslaved people] 35(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield Estate  
 

In the possession of George Hibbert Oates Esquire as agent for George Hibbert Esq. the owner settled on Williamsfield Estate. 22 enslaved people purchased since 1829.

 
T71/198 297
1832
[Number of enslaved people] 81(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield Estate  
 

In the possession of George Hibbert Oates Esquire as Receiver on Williamsfield Estate.

 
T71/199 148
1832
[Number of enslaved people] 117(Tot)  
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Stock] 53  
 

Registered to Robert Taylor.

 
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.
1839
[Name] Williamsfield  
[Size] 720  
 

Registered to James Hay.

 
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.