1772 - 1846
Alexander Cruickshank (1772–1846) was one of at least four brothers of the Cruikshank family (in addition to James (1748–1830), Patrick (1749–97), and John (1766–1810)) who went to St Vincent in the late eighteenth century. The Cruickshank family had been farmers in in Strathspey for many generations before.
We are grateful to Cheryl Hazell for her assistance in compiling this entry.
"Cruikshank (Gorton, Strathspey)," Slaves & Highlanders via Spanglefish.com online [accessed 12/02/2024]. https://www.spanglefish.com/slavesandhighlanders/index.asp?pageid=704239.
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1789 - 14th Mar 1860
Possibly the first 'ethnic minority' MP to be elected (in 1832) to the House of Commons.
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:
'Alexander Cruickshank', Legacies of British Slavery database, http://wwwdepts-live.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/44147 [accessed 14th November 2024].
