William Finch

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Claimant or beneficiary

Biography

Awarded the compensation for eleven enslaved people on Chateau Belair on St Vincent, as owner of one-third and executor of his brother Samuel Finch as regards the other two-thirds. No will has been found for him: he was also the executor of the will of his nephew Samuel William Finch of South Benfleet Essex proved 08/03/1839.


Sources

T71/892 St Vincent no. 629. Claim by John Whitlaw trustee of Samuel William Finch a minor. Counterclaim from 'William Finch of South Benfleet Essex as one of executors of Samuel Finch as to two-thirds and to one-third  in his own right under will of sd Samuel Finch'.


Further Information

Absentee?
British/Irish

Associated Claims (1)

£339 2s 2d
Awardee (Executor or executrix)

Relationships (1)

Uncle → Nephew

Addresses (1)

South Benfleet, Essex, South-east England, England