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Apparent partnership between James Gibson of Kingston and John Hatton of Montego Bay. Both men in turn were connected to Liverpool and to Sir Joseph Birch (q.v.). |
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Cornwall Chronicle, 02/01/1789, via http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/c/CornwallC_01.htm [accessed 07/12/2019]. |
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.
