William James of Liverpool

Liverpool merchant and slave-owner, grandfather of William James MP (q.v.).

1. Will of William James of Liverpool [made 23/09/1797] proved 16/02/1798. Under the will he left his son John James his house in Clayton Square in Liverpool, £20,208 10s 3d in 5 per cent stock, and an annuity of £1000 p.a.. He left his daughter Alathea Walker £1000; and his grandson also called John James his house in Ranelagh Place and £10,000 at 24. The rest of his estate he left to accumulate for the benefit of his grandson William James with remainder to other family members. Among his executors was his son-in-law Richard Walker, whom he asked to take on the management of his plantations and estates in Jamaica for the benefit of his [the testator's] heirs.

1. PROB 11/1302/176.