1697 - 1744
Owner of Saltspring estate in Hanover, Jamaica. Son of Colin Campbell of Atichuan and his wife (first cousin) Elizabeth 'Bessie' Campbell. Moved from Scotland to Jamaica aided by his mother's brother Col. John Campbell of Black River. Died at Saltspring, 27/06/1744. He bequeathed his estate to his eldest son John (1733-1782).
Alastair Campbell, A History of Clan Campbell: From the Restoration to the Present Day (Edinburgh, 2004), pp. 214-217.
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Spouse
Anne Launce
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Children
Rebecca (1732-1744), John (1733-1782)
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Occupation
Planter
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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:
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27/04/1736 [SD] - 27/06/1744 [ED] → Owner
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Nephew → Uncle
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First Cousins
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First Cousins
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Father → Daughter
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Father → Son
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Father-in-law → Son-in-law
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Grandfather → Grand-daughter
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Grandfather → Grandson
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Grandfather → Grand-daughter
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Grandfather → Grandson
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Grandfather → Grand-daughter
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Grandfather → Grandson
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Attichuan, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
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1787 - 1835
Daughter of "free Mulatto" lodging-house-keeper Jane Charlotte Beckford (c. 1759-1825); possibly the daughter of George Ffrench, Clerk to the Jamaica Assembly. Spinster; independently wealthy slave-owner.
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:
'Dugald Campbell of Saltspring, the elder', Legacies of British Slavery database, http://wwwdepts-live.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/2146637767 [accessed 23rd December 2024].
