Golden Grove

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The dates listed below have different categories as denoted by the letters in the brackets following each date. Here is a key to explain those letter codes:

  • SD - Association Start Date
  • SY - Association Start Year
  • EA - Earliest Known Association
  • ED - Association End Date
  • EY - Association End Year
  • LA - Latest Known Association
- 1738 [EY] → Owner
- 1689 [EY] → Owner
1689 [EA] - → Trust beneficiary
1764 [EA] - 1789 [LA] → Mortgage Holder

In his will made in 1789, Fortunatus Dwarris said he had taken a mortgage on Golden Grove from 'Hilton and Biscoe of London' in 1764 of which £720 was left.

1764 [EA] - 1768 [LA] → Mortgage Holder

In his will made in 1789, Fortunatus Dwarris said he had taken a mortgage on Golden Grove from 'Hilton and Biscoe of London' in 1764 of which £720 was left.

1795 [EA] - 1807 [LA] → Previous owner
1809 [EA] - 1811 [LA] → Not known

Either owner or tenant-for-life

1815 [EA] - 1834 [LA] → Owner
1817 [EA] - 1820 [LA] → Attorney
1817 [EA] - 1820 [LA] → Attorney
1823 [EA] - 1826 [LA] → Attorney
1832 [EA] - → Attorney
1839 [EA] - → Not known

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£3,277 18S 3D

Estate Information (37)

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1764
[Mortgage] 00/00/0000  
 

In his will made in 1789, Fortunatus Dwarris said he had taken a mortgage on Golden Grove from 'Hilton and Biscoe of London' in 1764 of which £720 was left.

1790
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Crop] sugar, rum  
 

Account filed by Dominick Walsh as overseer.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/17 251 [f.126]
1791
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Crop] sugar, rum  
 

Account filed by Dominick Walsh as overseer.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/18 316
1792
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Crop] sugar, rum  
 

Account filed by Dominick Walsh as overseer.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/19 115-116
1793
[Name] Golden Grove Estate  
[Crop] sugar, rum  
 

In the possession of Charles Mitchell Esq. Account filed by Dominick Walsh as overseer for the period 01/01/1793 to 31/12/1793.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/20 52
1794
[Name] Golden Grove Estate  
[Crop] sugar, rum  
 

In the possession of Charles Mitchell Esq. Account filed by Dominick Walsh as overseer for the period 01/01/1794 to 31/12/1794.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/21 108-109
1795
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Crop] sugar, rum  
 

Belonging to the estate of Fortunatus Dwarris Esq and in the possession of Charles Mitchell Esq of the parish of St Andrew acting executor and trustee for the deceased. Account filed by said Charles Mitchell for the year ending 31/12/1795.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/21 245
1796
[Name] Golden Grove Estate  
[Crop] sugar, rum, salt beef  
 

Account filed by Dominick Walsh, overseer.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/22 65
1797
[Name] Golden Grove Plantation  
[Crop] sugar, rum, sale of slaves, sheep etc  
 

Account given by Charles Mitchell, trustee to Fortunatus Dwarris, dec. Account filed by Dominick Walsh, late overseer and John McKenty, present overseer.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/22 134
1798
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Crop] Sugar  
 

Plotted in St George as a sugar estate with a watermill in James Robertson's 1804 map of Jamaica.

 
To the King's most excellent Majesty, this map of the island of Jamaica, constructed from actual surveys. . . (London, J. Robertson, 1804), based on Robertson's survey of the county of Surrey which he compeleted in 1798.
1799
[Name] Golden Grove Estate  
[Crop] sugar, rum, old copper and brass, herrings, beef  
 

In the possession of Charles Mitchell as trustee of [unnamed] deceased. Account filed by John McKinty as overseer for the year ending 31/12/1799.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/27 20-21
1800
[Name] Golden Grove Plantation  
[Crop] sugar, rum and cattle  
 

Account filed by Charles Mitchell, acting Trustee of Fortunatus Dwarris Esq deceased.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/28 34
1801
[Name] Golden Grove Plantation  
[Crop] sugar and rum  
 

In the possession of Charles Mitchell as Acting Trustee of Fortunatus Dwarris Esq deceased. Account filed by John McKinty as overseer.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/29 198
1803
[Name] Golden Grove Plantation  
[Crop] sugar, rum  
 

In the possession of Charles Mitchell Esq as executor and trustee of Fortunatus Dwarris Esq deceased [Surname mis-transcribeed on reel 21]. Account filed by John McKinty as overseer for the year ending 31/12/1803.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/31 210-211
1807
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Crop] sugar, rum and cattle  
 

Under the care and management of John McKenley as overseer now deceased and in the possession of Charles Mitchell as trustee and executor of Fortunatus Dwarris Esq. deceased. Account filed by Francis Wotton.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/38 75
1809
[Number of enslaved people] 183(Tot)  
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Stock] 65  
 

Registered to William Duwarris.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1811) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/AL11George.htm. The 1811 almanac was based on the givings-in of the March Quarter for 1809, hence the earlier evolution date.
1811
[Number of enslaved people] 231(Tot)  
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Stock] 70  
 

Registered to William Duwarris.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1812) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/a1812and.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1815
[Number of enslaved people] 209(Tot)  
[Name] Golden-Grove  
[Stock] 125  
 

Registered to Fortunatus D'Warris.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1816) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/AL15geor.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1817
[Number of enslaved people] 206(Tot)  
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Stock] 130  
 

Registered to Fortunatus D'Warris.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1818) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1818al12.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1817
[Number of enslaved people] 200(Tot) 95(F) 105(M)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Robert Hamilton & William Harris as attornies to Fortunatus Dwarris.

 
T71/158 347
1819
[Number of enslaved people] 194(Tot)  
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Stock] 126  
 

Registered to Fortunatus D'Warris.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1820) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/Al20p12.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1820
[Number of enslaved people] 197(Tot)  
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Stock] 132  
 

Registered to Fortunatus D'Warris.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1821) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/al1821_08.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1820
[Number of enslaved people] 197(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Robert Hamilton & Williiam Hamis as Attornies to Fortunatus Dwannis Esquire.

 
T71/159 363
1821
[Number of enslaved people] 189(Tot)  
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Stock] 122  
 

Registered to Fortunatus D'Warris.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1822) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/Al22p12.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1823
[Number of enslaved people] 221(Tot)  
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Stock] 127  
 

Registered to Fortunatus D'Warris.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1824) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/AL24geor.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1823
[Number of enslaved people] 220(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of John Wade as Attorney to Fortunatus Dwarris Esquire. Increase of 29 enslaved people purchased from the Esate of James McDonald deceased.

 
T71/160 144
1825
[Number of enslaved people] 219(Tot)  
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Stock] 117  
 

Registered to Fortunatus D'Warris.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1826) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1826al15.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1826
[Number of enslaved people] 214(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of John Wade Esquire as Attorney of Fortunatus Dwarris Esquire.

 
T71/161 420
1826
[Number of enslaved people] 215(Tot)  
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Stock] 69  
 

Registered to Fortunatus D'Warris.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1827) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/a1827al08.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1827
[Number of enslaved people] 213(Tot)  
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Stock] 70  
 

Registered to Fortunatus D'Warris.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1828) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1828al14.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1828
[Number of enslaved people] 199(Tot)  
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Stock] 61  
 

Registered to Fortunatus D'Warris.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1829) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/al29portgeorg.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1829
[Number of enslaved people] 194(Tot) 91(F) 103(M)  
[Name] Golden Grove  
 

In the possession of William Lambie Esquire as Attorney to Fortunatus Dwarris Esquire.

 
T71/162 280
1830
[Number of enslaved people] 186(Tot)  
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Stock] 80  
 

Registered to Fortunatus D'Warris.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1831) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1831geor.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1831
[Number of enslaved people] 182(Tot)  
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Stock] 54  
 

Registered to Fortunatus D'Warris.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1832) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/al32geor.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1832
[Number of enslaved people] 194(Tot)  
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Stock] 48  
 

Registered to Fortunatus D'Warris.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1833) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/AL33George.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1832
[Number of enslaved people] 183(Tot) 85(F) 98(M)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of William Lambie Esquire as Attorney to Fortunatus Dwarries Esquire. Increase of 6 enslaved people by purchase, (no vendors given).

 
T71/163 324
1839
[Name] Golden Grove  
[Size] 831  
 

Registered to Hon. Robert Fairweather.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1840) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Samples/AL40George.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.