13th May 1813 - ????
Sarah Keir registered enslaved people in Kingston in 1823 as trustee of Frances Molony and Mary Ann Dewhurst, received by gift from Elizabeth Keir.
Francis Molony, son of Elizabeth Keir, a "free quadroon", and David Patrick Molony Esquire, baptised in Kingston 18/11/1818 aged about 21 months. Mary Ann Dewhurst, daughter of Elizabeth Keir, a "free quadroon", and John Dewhurst, born 13/05/1812 and baptised 12/09/1813 in Kingston.
Sarah and Elizabeth Keir were probably sisters. Elizabeth Keir (born 26/12/1784 and baptised 05/03/1785 in Kingston) and Sarah Keir (born 17/01/1787 and baptised 09/07/1787 in Kingston) were both the daughters of Charlotte Nimms, a "free mulatto woman" and George Keir.
Familysearch.org, Jamaica Church of England Parish Register Transcripts, 1664-1880 [database online].
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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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1823 [EA] - → Trust beneficiary
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Natural Daughter → Mother
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Niece → Aunt
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Half-sister → Half-brother
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27th Nov 1782 - 8th Dec 1862
Wesleyan Minister, apparently sought to manumit his enslaved people for religious reasons
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:
'Mary Ann Dewhurst', Legacies of British Slavery database, http://wwwdepts-live.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/2146659433 [accessed 23rd December 2024].
