???? - 1796
Probably the H. Morison or H. Morrison deceased shown for Skibo estate in St George's Jamaica in 1809 and 1811. Hugh Morison of St George's died in September 1796 in Kingston Jamaica.
Columbian Magazine 1796, in Caribbeana Vol. IV.
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1809 [EA] - 1811 [LA] → Previous owner
Given as H. Morison and H. Morrison |
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:
'Hugh Morison', Legacies of British Slavery database, http://wwwdepts-live.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/2146658893/ [accessed 19th April 2024].
