Larne (County Antrim)
Built 1st Jan 2004
Installed by Larne and District Historical Society, as one of a series forming a heritage trail in the town. 'Exceedingly successful' in Demerara where Charles and his brothers John and William had gone 'to seek their fortune in the sugar industry'. 'In common with many liberal benefactors of his era, McGarel used his large fortune to the benefit of his home town.'
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1805 - 22nd Apr 1887
Born into slavery in Carriacou, Grenada, Malvina Wells became a lady's maid in Edinburgh and a trusted family friend to her employers.
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.
