West India merchant (Colonial - Caribbean)
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Davidson & Graham = Henry Davidson and Charles Graham of Drynie, Black Isle (d. 16/3/1806), who was the uncle of planter Francis Graham of Tulloch estate. Previously, the estate belonged to Henry Davidson and Rev. Dr George Chandler [an earlier partnership of Henry Davidson had been Chandler & Davidson]
Dissolution of partnership of Henry Davidson, Henry Barkly, William Davidson 31/5/1843 [sic]
Email Mary Mill to Nick Draper 28/4/2010 on R.D. Clunie and Henry Lowndes
London Gazette 20412 22/11/1844 p. 4583 (p. 23 of 40)
See also Fisher (ed.), The House of Commons 1820-1832, vol. 5, pp. 862-3: entry for Duncan Davidson.
1785 - 1854
Jamaican-born widow of a prominent slave-owner; resident in Britain following the death of her husband in 1818. Accused - and acquitted - of the cruel treatment of some enslaved people whom she brought to Britain with her.
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.
