15th Aug 1791 - 1832
Mary Ann McConnell was born 15/08/1791 and baptised in Trelawny, Jamaica, 29/08/1795, on the same day as her younger sister Ann. Their parents were David McConnell and his wife [Mary] Ann nee Crew, who had married in Trelawny 08/06/1793.
Alexander and Mary Ann Young of Bloomfield had two children baptised in Manchester, Jamaica: Alexander (born 1825 but baptised 1829) and Henry McConnell (born and baptised in 1829). Mary Ann Young later owned Bloomfield in trust, with Alexander Young as guardian to his sons for 5 enslaved people upon the estate. Mary Ann or Marianne Young was the same person as Mary Ann Reed, previously executrix to [and widow of] Hugh Reed on Bloomfield.
Familysearch.org, Jamaica Church of England Parish Register Transcripts, 1664-1880 [database online].
We are grateful for the help of Anne Stewart with this entry.
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Maiden Name
McConnell
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Spouse
(1) Hugh Reed (2) Alexander Young
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Children
With (2) Alexander; Henry McConnell
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£583 12s 7d
Beneficiary unsuccessful
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Sister-in-law → Brother-in-law
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Half-sisters
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Step-daughter → Step-mother
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Half-sister → Half-brother
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Wife → Husband
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Mother → Son
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Mother → Son
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Mother → Son
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Sisters
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Mother → Daughter
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1785 - 1854
Jamaican-born widow of a prominent slave-owner; resident in Britain following the death of her husband in 1818. Accused - and acquitted - of the cruel treatment of some enslaved people whom she brought to Britain with her.
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:
'Mariana or Mary Ann Young formerly Reed (née McConnell)', Legacies of British Slavery database, http://wwwdepts-live.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/2146639711 [accessed 22nd November 2024].
