1820 - ????
Susan Frances Holmes, "a free mustee", 6 months old, daughter of John Holmes Esquire, was baptised in Vere 21/12/1820. Susan inherited Twickenham estate in Vere and the 21 enslaved people on it after the death of John Holmes (his will was proved 08/06/1836).
Familysearch.org, Jamaica Church of England Parish Register Transcripts, 1664-1880 [database online]. Will of John Holmes (private papers supplied by Liz Watson).
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1836 [SY] - → Owner
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Natural Daughter → Father
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1805 - ????
Enslaved man brought to England as a domestic servant; his former owner was indicted for the mistreatment of Thompson in 1824.
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.
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CITING THIS RECORD:
'Susan Frances Holmes', Legacies of British Slavery database, http://wwwdepts-live.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/2146635082 [accessed 21st November 2024].
