Mount Dakins

Estate Details


Associated People (7)

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
1753 [EA] - → Owner
1768 [EA] - 1780 [LA] → Previous owner
1769 [EA] - 1770 [LA] → Lessee

William Hayle of Kingston was shown as the deceased lessee in 1769 and 1770. LBS has inferred him to have been the same man as the landowner recorded in 1754.

1809 [EA] - 1811 [LA] → Not known
1815 [EA] - 1817 [LA] → Owner
1819 [EA] - → Other

Sold enslaved people to this estate.

1819 [EA] - 1834 [LA] → Owner

Associated Claims (1)

£2,696 13S 5D

Estate Information (34)

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1768
[Name] Mount Dakins  
 

Belonging to the estate of John Dunston late of the parish of Kingston Esq. deceased. Account filed by Archibald Murray, gentlemand and clerk to John Robertson and William James Hall Esqs. as exectuors to the estate.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/5 137
1769
[Name] Mount Dakins  
 

Belonging to the estate of John Dunston late of the parish of Kingston Esq. deceased. Leased to William Hayle late of the parish of Kingston Esq. deceased now in the possession of George Hayle and Edward Boyes Esqs. as executors.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/5 197
1770
[Name] Mount Dakins  
 

Belonging to the estate of John Dunston late of the parish of Kingston Esq. deceased. Leased to William Hayle late of the parish of Kingston Esq. deceased now in the possession of George Hayle and Edward Bowes Esqs. as executors of William Hayle decaesed. Account filed by Thomas Paxton, gentleman and clerk to John Robertson and William james Hall Esqs. executors of the last will and testament of John Dunston Esq. deceased.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/6 34
1771
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Crop] Plantain, livestock  
 

Belonging to the estate of John Dunston late of the parish of Kingston Esq. deceased. Account filed by Thomas Paxton, gentleman and clerk to John Robertson and William james Hall Esqs. executors of the last will and testament of John Dunston Esq. deceased. Spelt Mount Dakins (sp) - entry notes that Mount Dakins was sold to Hugh Polson (including 12 mules) on 27 March 1771 for �3416. Polson also rented 80 enslaved people from the estate of John Dunstan deceased for the sum of �300 per annum.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/6 182
1773
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Crop] Plantain, livestock  
 

Belonging to the estate of John Dunston late of the parish of Kingston Esq. deceased. Account filed by John Robertson as executor of the last will and testament of John Dunston Esq. deceased. Entry notes that Mount Dakins was sold to Hugh Polson (including 12 mules). Polson also rented 80 enslaved people from the estate of John Dunstan deceased for the sum of ?300 per annum.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/7 199
1774
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Crop] Plantain, livestock  
 

Belonging to the estate of John Dunston late of the parish of Kingston Esq. deceased. Account filed by John Robertson as executor of the last will and testament of John Dunston Esq. deceased. Entry notes that Mount Dakins was sold to Hugh Polson (including 12 mules). Polson also rented 80 enslaved people from the estate of John Dunstan deceased for the sum of ?300 per annum.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/7 267
1775
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Crop] Plantain, livestock  
 

Belonging to the estate of John Dunston late of the parish of Kingston Esq. deceased. Account filed by John Robertson as executor of the last will and testament of John Dunston Esq. deceased. Entry notes that Mount Dakins was "leased to Hugh Polson on 6th June 1775 and 80 negroes for �200 per annum deducted out of the improvements made by him since he took possession in consequence of the sale made by the executors when they thought they could give a good and sufficient Title to that property but that failing the improvements being submitted to the valuation of Edward East and Simon McKenzie Esqs. and umpired by Daniel Moore Esq. the same is inserted here as part of the annual produce of the property tho" discounted as above."

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/7 298
1776
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Crop] Plantain, livestock  
 

Belonging to the estate of John Dunston late of the parish of Kingston Esq. deceased. Account filed by Alexander Rose, clerk to John Robertson and William Tames Hall Esqs. as executor of the said estate. Entry notes Mount Dakins was leased to Hugh Polson (including 80 enslaved people) for the sum of �500 per annum. Mount Dakins and Weybridge filed together.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/8 82-3
1778
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Crop] Plantain, livestock  
 

Belonging to the estate of John Dunston late of the parish of Kingston Esq. deceased. Account filed by John Robertson as executor of the last will and testament of John Dunston Esq. deceased. Entry notes that Mount Dakins and 80 enslaved people were "leased to Hugh Polson on the 6th June 1775 for the sum of �500 per annum deducted out of the improvements made by him since he took possession in consequence of the sale made by the executors when when they thought they could give a good and sufficent title to that property but that failing the improvement being submitted to Edward Gart and Simon McKenzie Esqs."

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/9 42
1779
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Crop] Plantain, livestock  
 

Belonging to the estate of John Dunston late of the parish of Kingston Esq. deceased. Account filed by John Robertson as executor of the last will and testament of John Dunston Esq. deceased. Entry notes that Mount Dakins and 80 enslaved people were "leased to Hugh Polson on the 6th June 1775 for the sum of �500 per annum deducted out of the improvements made by him since he took possession in consequence of the sale made by the executors when when they thought they could give a good and sufficent title to that property but that failing the improvement being submitted to Edward Gart and Simon McKenzie Esqs." Account filed by John Robertson executor of the last will and testament of John Dunston Esq. deceased.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/9 122
1780
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Crop] Plantain, livestock  
 

Belonging to the estate of John Dunston late of the parish of Kingston Esq. deceased. Account filed by John Robertson as executor of the last will and testament of John Dunston Esq. deceased. Entry notes that Mount Dakins and 80 enslaved people were "leased to Hugh Polson on the 6th June 1775 for the sum of �500 per annum deducted out of the improvements made by him since he took possession in consequence of the sale made by the executors when when they thought they could give a good and sufficent title to that property but that failing the improvement being submitted to Edward Gart and Simon McKenzie Esqs." Account filed by John Robertson executor of the last will and testament of John Dunston Esq. deceased.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/9 204-5
1809
[Number of enslaved people] 79(Tot)  
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Stock] 60  
 

Registered to Miss Slater.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1811) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/AL11Andr.htm. The 1811 almanac was based on the givings-in of the March Quarter for 1809, hence the earlier evolution date.
1811
[Number of enslaved people] 82(Tot)  
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Stock] 55  
 

Registered to Jessy Sleater.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1812) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/a1812and.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1815
[Number of enslaved people] 134(Tot)  
[Name] Mount-Dakins  
[Stock] 55  
 

Registered to Francis Clark.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1816) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/AL15andr.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1817
[Number of enslaved people] 269(Tot) 121(F) 148(M)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Francis Clark as owner.

 
T71/125 321
1817
[Number of enslaved people] 252(Tot)  
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Stock] 57  
 

Registered to Francis Clark.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1818) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1818al08.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1819
[Number of enslaved people] 79(Tot)  
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Stock] 33  
 

Registered to Dr. John Pine.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1820) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/Al20p09.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1820
[Number of enslaved people] 115(Tot) 58(F) 65(M)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of John Pine as owner. 40 males 33 females acquired from Francis Clarke (1817); 17 males 18 females acquired from James Falconer (1817).

 
T71/126 113-14
1820
[Number of enslaved people] 10(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Francis Clark as owner. 41 males 34 females sold to a Mr McKenna; 70 males removed and in possession of Mr Askwith; no explanation given for 57 females - unclear what happened to them.

 
T71/126 226
1820
[Number of enslaved people] 115(Tot)  
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Stock] 27  
 

Registered to John D. Pine.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1821) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/al1821_06.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1821
[Number of enslaved people] 113(Tot)  
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Stock] 41  
 

Registered to Dr. John Pine.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1822) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/Al22p09.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1823
[Number of enslaved people] 125(Tot) 61(F) 64(M)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of John Pine as owner. 6 males purchased from Samual Jackson Dallas and Nathaniel Marston; 10 female purchased from same.

 
T71/130 829
1823
[Number of enslaved people] 150(Tot)  
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Stock] 60  
 

Registered to John Pine.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1824) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/AL24andr.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1825
[Number of enslaved people] 118(Tot)  
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Stock] 49  
 

Registered to John Pine.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1826) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1826al11.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1826
[Number of enslaved people] 115(Tot) 55(F) 60(M)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of John Pine as owner.

 
T71/133 473
1826
[Number of enslaved people] 116(Tot)  
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Stock] 21  
 

Registered to John Pine.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1827) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/a1827al07.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1827
[Number of enslaved people] 114(Tot)  
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Stock] 27  
 

Registered to John Pine.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1828) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1828al10.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1828
[Number of enslaved people] 124(Tot)  
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Stock] 26  
 

Registered to John Pine.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1829) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/al29andr.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1829
[Number of enslaved people] 124(Tot) 59(F) 64(M)  
[Name] Mount Dakins  
 

In the possession of John Pine as owner. 2 males 1 female acquired from Hugh McLachlan St Mary; 2 males 2 females acquired from James Muir, St David; 2 males acquired from James McCumm in Kingston 1 male acquired fromGD McMillan in Port Royal.

 
T71/136 413
1830
[Number of enslaved people] 122(Tot)  
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Stock] 35  
 

Registered to John Pine.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1831) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1831andr.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1831
[Number of enslaved people] 118(Tot)  
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Stock] 40  
 

Registered to John Pine.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1832) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/al32andr.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1832
[Number of enslaved people] 121(Tot) 57(F) 64(M)  
[Name] Mount Dakins Plantation  
 

In the possession of John Pine as owner of Mt. Dakins Plantation.

 
T71/138 87
1832
[Number of enslaved people] 120(Tot)  
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Stock] 50  
 

Registered to John Pine.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1833) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/AL33Andr.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1839
[Name] Mount Dakins  
[Size] 707  
 

Registered to Dr. William Pine.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1840) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Samples/AL40Andrew.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.