Antigua 59 (Mayers)

7th Aug 1837 | 101 Enslaved | £1648 16s 8d

Claim Details

Claim Notes

Parliamentary Papers p. 309.

T71/877: claim from Owen Pell, as owner-in-fee. Counterclaim from Harriett Colquhoun, of Marseilles in France, a widow and executrix of Robert Colquhoun, for £3000 unpaid purchase money. Counterclaim from Owen Pell, 'of Antigua and of 26 Fitzroy Square London', 'as an execution creditor and as a legatee of the estate of John Mayer senior as owner-in-fee £5717 10s. NB this counter claim is only precautionary'.

T71/1609: letter, dated 04/09/1835, from Owen Pell, Northampton (Northamptonshire), expressing surprise to have news of a counterclaim, as 'I am not in debt to any person'.


Further Information

Colony
Antigua
Claim No.
59
Estate
Mayers
Contested
Yes

Associated Individuals (4)

Unsuccessful claimant
Beneficiary unsuccessful
Previous owner (not making a claim)
Awardee (Owner-in-fee)

Associated Estates (1)