Thomas Davy's son Edward used his scientific training in chemistry and medicine in South Australia 1839-53. He set up a starch factory and later a distillery, was doctor to Montecute miners, editor of The Adelaide Examiner, patented a new principle for extracting copper, and was appointed Assay Master for gold.
J. Davy, 'Edward Davy - His life in South Australia', in Heritage, Journal of the Ottery St Mary Heritage Society, Winter 2005.
1789 - 14th Mar 1860
Possibly the first 'ethnic minority' MP to be elected (in 1832) to the House of Commons.
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.
