Brodsworth (Yorkshire)
Brodsworth, West Yorkshire, built by Charles Thellusson (1822-1885) who shared the proceeds of his great-grandfather Peter Thellusson's estate. Charles Thellussons' portion was c. £600,000, three-quarters in land. Charles Thellusson spent some £50,000 on building 1861-1865: his total outlay on the estate 1859-1870 was £105,000, 70% of his rent roll. [Wilson and Mackley, Creating Paradise pp. 330-333].
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1791 - 1862
Free woman of colour; left Demerara in 1812 as a young woman and settled in Starthforth, Yorkshire, where she died in 1862.
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.
