James Choppin's putative natural son Joseph Crocome was the first European doctor on the south island of New Zealand. He married an indigenous woman named Raureka/Arabella; their children were raised by her family.
Angela Wanhalla, In/visible sight: the mixed-descent families of southern New Zealand (2015) p. 102.
27th Nov 1782 - 8th Dec 1862
Wesleyan Minister, apparently sought to manumit his enslaved people for religious reasons
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.
