7th Nov 1836 | 256 Enslaved | £4175 8s 1d
Parliamentary Papers p. 320.
T71/888: counterclaim from James Willock, of Antigua, as heir in reversion of Thomas Harcum. He claimed compensation for the Richmond estate.
T71/1261: the counterclaim of James Willock identifies Queely Shiell as of Richmond, in the Parish of St Anthony, but now residing in England.
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Colony
Montserrat
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Claim No.
100
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Estate
Richmond & Grove
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Contested
Yes
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Other association
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Unsuccessful claimant
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Awardee (Owner-in-fee)
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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:
'Montserrat 100 (Richmond & Grove)', Legacies of British Slavery database, http://wwwdepts-live.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/claim/view/25015 [accessed 26th April 2024].
