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Son of William Ricketts of Ridgeland and Elizabeth Town, New Jersey, and his wife Elizabeth Emott. John and his brothers William, Jacob and James inherited Ridgeland estate in the will of their father (proved in 1760). William and Jacob may have died young; Ridgeland was owned by John and James 1787-1810 and by James solely 1811-1823.
See separate entry for William Ricketts of Ridgeland and Elizabeth Town, New Jersey, for a transcription of his will. See also estate information for Ridgeland.
We are very grateful to Pamela Miller for her assistance with compiling this entry.
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1787 [EA] - 1810 [LA] → Joint owner
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Son → Father
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Grandson → Grandmother
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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:
'John Ricketts of Ridgeland', Legacies of British Slavery database, http://wwwdepts-live.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/2146667201 [accessed 22nd November 2024].
