Jamaican Family Search Genealogy Research Library
Dated:23 April 1803
Persons Mentioned |
Places Mentioned |
William Clarke of |
Dwelling house at Lucea |
George Brissett (Executor) |
Dwelling house at Davis Cove |
Richard Haughton James |
|
Precis:
This man was a planter who owned 239 slaves, two houses, an overseer’s house and sugar making equipment including a boiling house.
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George the3rd by
the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland King and of
Jamaica Lord Defender of the Faith
To our Trusty and well beloved Patrick Bremner & George Malcolm Esqrs
Know ye that we have Constituted authorised
and appointed and by these presents do constitute authorise and appoint Ye or
either of Ye to administer an oath unto William Brown and Joseph Brissett Esquires that they shall well and truly and
according to the best of their Judgements and consciences inventory and
appraise all and singular the goods and chattels rights and Credits of William
Clarke late of the parish of Hanover Esquire deceased according as they shall
be shewn unto them by George Brissett
his surviving Executor or which they know did belong to the said deceased at
the time of her decease and therefore You or Either of You are to make a due
return under Your or Either of Your Hands and Seals unto our General and
Commander in Chief of our said Island or to the Governor or Commander in Chief
of the same for the time being with this power annexed so that the inventory or
appraisement may be filed and recorded in the Secretarys
office Witness His Honn George Nugent Esq Lt Governor & Commander in Chief of our said Island
at Saint Jago de la Vega the 22nd day of April anno q Domini 1803 and in the 43
year of our Reign~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~G Nugent
Passed the Secretarys
office. M: Atkinson Secy
In obedience to the within Dedimus Potestatum I have administered an oath unto William Brown
& Joseph Brissett Esqrs
as within I am directed
Given
under my hand and seal this 3rd day of June 1803
Patk Bremner
His Hon George Nugent Esqr Lt Governor and Commander in Chief in and
over this His Majestys Island of Jamaica and office
the territories thereon depending in America ordinary and Sole Judge for the probate of wills and granting Letters
of administration ToWilliam Brown & Joseph Brissett Esqrs
These
are in His Majestys Name to will and require you to
inventory and appraise all and singular the goods and chattels Rights and
Credits of William Clarke late of parish
of Hanover Esquire deceased according as they shall be shewn
unto You by George Brissett his surviving
Executor or which You know did belong to
the said deceased at the timme of her[his] decease
this You are to perform according to the best of Your Judgements and
Consciences and thereof to make a due return under Your Hands and Seals unto the Secretarys
office of this Island within Six months after the date hereof or within such
time as the ordinary of this island for the time being shall appoint for that
purpose to the End the same may be filed and recorded
Given
under my Hand and Seal at arms Saint Jago de la Vega the 22nd day of April Anno que Domini one thousand eight hundred and three
Passed the Secretarys
office G Nugent
M Atkinson
Secretary
The
Execution of the within warrant of appraisement appears by the Inventory
hereunto annexed Given under our Hands and Seals this third day of June 1803
Wm Broiwn
Joseph Brissett
[In the margin]
Clarke Wm Retnd 14th October
1803
Inventory of all and singular the goods and Chattels
rights and Credits which were of William Clarke Esquire deceased
Slaves |
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Philip |
170 |
- |
- |
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Old Sam |
50 |
- |
- |
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Old Jas Quashie |
40 |
- |
- |
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Ned |
130 |
- |
- |
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Old Furry |
150 |
- |
- |
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|
180 |
- |
- |
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Pasley Juamina |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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60 |
- |
- |
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Peter |
150 |
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|
930 |
- |
- |
|
110 |
- |
- |
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Nolls Quashie |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Hercules |
50 |
- |
- |
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Cha Furry |
70 |
- |
- |
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Colin |
150 |
- |
- |
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Chain Guy |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Hasard |
40 |
- |
- |
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Catt Juamina |
80 |
- |
- |
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Andrew |
140 |
- |
- |
640 |
- |
- |
|
75 |
- |
- |
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Harry |
100 |
- |
- |
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Cuffee |
140 |
- |
- |
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Sambo |
140 |
- |
- |
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Dido |
" |
" |
" |
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90 |
- |
- |
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Philander |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Con Jae |
50 |
- |
- |
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Le Charles |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Prince |
120 |
- |
- |
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John |
100 |
- |
- |
815 |
- |
- |
Philip |
70 |
- |
- |
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50 |
- |
- |
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Lewis |
50 |
- |
- |
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Bacchus |
45 |
- |
- |
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Juamina |
50 |
- |
- |
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Joe |
40 |
- |
- |
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Colin |
50 |
- |
- |
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Nailborough |
25 |
- |
- |
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Will |
35 |
- |
- |
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Henry |
35 |
- |
- |
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Mingo |
50 |
- |
- |
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Combens |
20 |
- |
- |
520 |
- |
- |
Smart |
20 |
- |
- |
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Charity |
80 |
- |
- |
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Phoeba |
60 |
- |
- |
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James |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Maria |
80 |
- |
- |
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Ed Nanny |
80 |
- |
- |
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Big Hannah |
40 |
- |
- |
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Justina |
100 |
- |
- |
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Manai Betty |
100 |
- |
- |
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Phebe |
110 |
- |
- |
670 |
- |
- |
Eve |
70 |
- |
- |
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Mingoi Hannah |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Anthia |
100 |
- |
- |
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Le Hannah |
100 |
- |
- |
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[..?]amca |
120 |
- |
- |
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Violetta |
100 |
0 |
0 |
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Nannys Margaretta |
120 |
- |
- |
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Clary |
80 |
- |
- |
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Ebbe Tamor |
50 |
- |
- |
740 |
- |
- |
Joan |
100 |
- |
- |
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Sylvia |
110 |
- |
- |
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Charity |
120 |
- |
- |
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Sybells Nancy |
120 |
- |
- |
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Sybell |
80 |
- |
- |
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Marys Nancy |
120 |
- |
- |
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Belinda |
30 |
- |
- |
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Big Sybell |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Clarence |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Berinthia |
0 |
0 |
0 |
680 |
- |
- |
Tulip |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Juno |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Harriett |
30 |
- |
- |
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Danah |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Parthenia |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Old Amelia |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Daphne |
30 |
- |
- |
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Libbie |
120 |
- |
- |
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Tabia |
120 |
- |
- |
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Thisbey |
120 |
- |
- |
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Kate |
100 |
- |
- |
520 |
- |
- |
Abba |
100 |
- |
- |
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Le Marina |
100 |
- |
- |
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Le Phillis |
80 |
- |
- |
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Le Harriett |
100 |
- |
- |
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Solinda |
90 |
- |
- |
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Clarence |
80 |
- |
- |
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Hagar |
90 |
- |
- |
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Elsie |
50 |
- |
- |
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Liff |
70 |
- |
- |
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Healthy |
70 |
- |
- |
830 |
- |
- |
[...?]
Margaret |
60 |
- |
- |
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Le Phoebe |
30 |
- |
- |
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Mary |
20 |
- |
- |
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Hella |
15 |
- |
- |
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Pues[?] Patience |
30 |
- |
- |
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Cjharles |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Abraham |
108 |
- |
- |
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Daniel |
50 |
- |
- |
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Samson |
20 |
- |
- |
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|
35 |
- |
- |
260 |
- |
- |
Nathan |
100 |
- |
- |
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Fortune |
140 |
- |
- |
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Philander |
40 |
- |
- |
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Trim |
60 |
- |
- |
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Toney |
30 |
- |
- |
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Michael |
30 |
- |
- |
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Old Phymouth |
000 |
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Pol |
140 |
- |
- |
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John |
60 |
- |
- |
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Jim |
40 |
- |
- |
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|
100 |
- |
- |
740 |
- |
- |
Old phebe |
000 |
- |
- |
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George |
140 |
- |
- |
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Gilbert |
40 |
- |
- |
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|
110 |
- |
- |
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Nelly |
60 |
- |
- |
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Grace |
70 |
- |
- |
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Hagar |
120 |
- |
- |
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Lorna |
80 |
- |
- |
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Chloe |
120 |
- |
- |
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Sally |
90 |
- |
- |
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Nell |
60 |
- |
- |
890 |
- |
- |
Venus |
50 |
- |
- |
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Precilla |
000 |
- |
- |
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Tabroi |
000 |
- |
- |
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Sally Bessy |
80 |
- |
- |
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Cha Bessy |
100 |
- |
- |
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Berreba |
000 |
- |
- |
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Dinaia |
30 |
- |
- |
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Vertue |
140 |
- |
- |
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Charles |
80 |
- |
- |
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Sam |
150 |
- |
- |
590 |
- |
- |
Jemmy |
140 |
- |
- |
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|
140 |
- |
- |
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Derrick |
80 |
- |
- |
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Le Peter |
140 |
- |
- |
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James |
90 |
- |
- |
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Nimba |
80 |
- |
- |
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Violette |
110 |
- |
- |
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Agnes |
80 |
- |
- |
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Sarah |
100 |
- |
- |
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Bess |
80 |
- |
- |
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|
40 |
- |
- |
1080 |
- |
- |
Garick |
130 |
- |
- |
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Malborough |
60 |
- |
- |
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Pitt |
110 |
- |
- |
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Harriott |
000 |
- |
- |
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Belinda |
000 |
- |
- |
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Prince |
80 |
- |
- |
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Kate |
80 |
- |
- |
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Gibb |
70 |
- |
- |
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Cuffee |
40 |
- |
- |
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Frank |
20 |
- |
- |
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Mary Ann |
15 |
- |
- |
605 |
- |
- |
Queen |
000 |
- |
- |
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Dawesbury |
120 |
- |
- |
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Mary |
50 |
- |
- |
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Nyatilla |
50 |
- |
- |
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Joan |
000 |
- |
- |
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Aringer |
70 |
- |
- |
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Joo |
60 |
- |
- |
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Ned |
40 |
- |
- |
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Phibba |
120 |
- |
- |
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|
Ben |
50 |
- |
- |
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Tabia |
40 |
- |
- |
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Margaret |
60 |
- |
- |
660 |
- |
- |
[NB: Some slave names will be incorrect as they are
very difficult to read. TC] |
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38 Mules @ £25 |
950 |
- |
- |
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6 indifferent mules @ £5 |
30 |
- |
- |
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1 she ass |
6 |
- |
- |
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13 Horses & Mares |
130 |
- |
- |
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a Pacing Mare |
40 |
- |
- |
456 |
- |
- |
53 Steers @ £20 |
1060 |
- |
- |
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4 old steers @ £10 |
40 |
- |
- |
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|
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38 Cows @ £10 |
380 |
- |
- |
1480 |
- |
- |
Household Furniture Plate in the dwelling house at
Lucea Viz a mahogany Side Board |
15 |
- |
- |
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18 chairs of different descriptions |
13 |
10 |
- |
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a mahogany dining Table and two half boudends |
15 |
- |
- |
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a Small dining table |
3 |
10 |
- |
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a Drip & Stand |
5 |
- |
- |
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a large Corn Chest |
10 |
- |
- |
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a writing Desk & Drawers |
5 |
10 |
- |
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a small Round Table |
2 |
10 |
- |
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an old garden chair |
1 |
10 |
- |
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A Beaufset |
15 |
- |
- |
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|
|
a writing desk & drawers |
7 |
10 |
- |
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|
|
4 Bedsteads 3 @ £6 and 1 @ £4/ with furniture |
22 |
- |
- |
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3 Fether Beds Bolsters
& Pillows |
30 |
- |
- |
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One Matress old |
4 |
- |
- |
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|
2 Small living [looking?] glasses [?] |
2 |
- |
- |
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a Small Table |
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5 |
- |
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1 large Tankard |
20 |
- |
- |
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2 Silver Goblets |
10 |
- |
- |
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10 Silver Table Spoons and a Soup Ladle |
11 |
- |
- |
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9 Silver Tea Spoons |
4 |
10 |
- |
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a Tin Biscuit Case |
3 |
- |
- |
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a Pair Glass Shades |
3 |
- |
- |
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a Pair Knife Cases with Knives & Forks |
7 |
10 |
- |
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5 |
- |
- |
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a Tuire [?] of Cyder |
7 |
10 |
- |
223 |
10 |
- |
1 hair [?] £50 / Do £35 a Tramel
[?] £5.10. 2 old Fishing [...?] £10 |
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100 |
10 |
- |
Sundry old furniture in |
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|
|
100 |
- |
- |
Richard Haughton James Bond on Judgement |
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3000 |
- |
- |
Carried to the next sheet |
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£17 |
230 |
5 |
- |
Amount brought from the foregoing sheet |
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£17 |
230 |
5 |
- |
Slaves |
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Jacky |
180 |
- |
- |
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Dickie |
160 |
- |
- |
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Mingo |
180 |
- |
- |
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Geo Jack |
140 |
- |
- |
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Sam |
200 |
- |
- |
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|
Beg Gloster |
140 |
- |
- |
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Juan |
30 |
- |
- |
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Toby |
000 |
- |
- |
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old Quashie |
000 |
- |
- |
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|
|
old Brave Boy |
000 |
- |
- |
1030 |
- |
- |
Le Bob |
110 |
- |
- |
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Benn |
70 |
- |
- |
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|
Sambo |
70 |
- |
- |
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|
|
Jacob |
60 |
- |
- |
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Handall |
15 |
- |
- |
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In |
120 |
- |
- |
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|
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Mimane |
120 |
- |
- |
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Bella |
110 |
- |
- |
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|
Clarissa |
120 |
- |
- |
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Sue |
120 |
- |
- |
915 |
- |
- |
Venus |
120 |
- |
- |
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|
|
Candice |
100 |
- |
- |
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|
|
Clarinda |
120 |
- |
- |
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Jenny |
110 |
- |
- |
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|
Violette |
40 |
- |
- |
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Narina's |
110 |
- |
- |
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Betty |
120 |
- |
- |
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|
Rose |
40 |
- |
- |
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|
Old Phillis |
40 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Quashiba |
000 |
- |
- |
800 |
- |
- |
Old Boss |
000 |
- |
- |
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|
|
Old Nanna |
000 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Old Patience |
000 |
- |
- |
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|
|
Old Nimba |
000 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Sylvia |
50 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Bella |
25 |
- |
- |
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|
|
Grace |
15 |
- |
- |
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|
Guy |
150 |
- |
- |
240 |
- |
- |
Will |
140 |
- |
- |
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|
|
Bakin |
160 |
- |
- |
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|
|
James |
160 |
- |
- |
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|
|
Billy |
170 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Gloster |
140 |
- |
- |
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|
|
Allick |
60 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Can Jack |
- |
- |
- |
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|
|
20 |
- |
- |
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|
|
Colly |
90 |
- |
- |
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|
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Le Allick |
40 |
- |
- |
|
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|
|
45 |
- |
- |
1045 |
- |
- |
Marsh |
40 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Gilbert |
35 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
|
80 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Brenetta |
80 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Ban Amelia |
80 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Franky |
100 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Con |
60 |
- |
- |
|
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|
Luckey |
70 |
- |
- |
|
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Molly |
40 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Lucen |
120 |
- |
- |
705 |
- |
- |
Betty |
80 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Allison |
70 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Margaret |
120 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Kate |
110 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Phebe |
110 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Abba |
70 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Prue |
50 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Dutchess |
50 |
- |
- |
660 |
- |
- |
Myrtilla |
25 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Clarissa |
50 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Naughty |
" |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Sammy |
15 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Daphny |
10 |
- |
- |
100 |
- |
- |
[NB: Some slave names may be incorrect as they are
very difficult to read. TC] |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 Canoes |
10 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
2 good carts an old one |
60 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
1 New Copper |
100 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
1 old ditto |
10 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Sundry Boiling House & Hill House Utensils |
60 |
- |
- |
240 |
- |
- |
400 Gall old Rum @ 5/ |
100 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
Sundry furniture in overseers house |
10 |
- |
- |
110 |
- |
- |
Sundry |
200 |
- |
- |
|
|
|
|
6045 |
|
|
|
|
|
Deduct one Moiety of the above £604.5 being the
Property of the Hous of C J Clarke Esq dcd |
3022 |
10 |
- |
3022 |
10 |
- |
|
|
|
20 |
252 |
15 |
- |
Cash found in the House ommitted
in the forgoing check |
|
|
|
593 |
|
|
|
|
|
20 |
845 |
15 |
- |
In
obedience to the warrant of appraisement hereunto annexed we have inventoried
and appraised all and singular the Goods Chattels reights
and Credits which were of William Clarke late of the parish of Hanover Esquire
deceased as they were shewn unto us by George Brissett Esquire his surviving Executor or which we know did belong to the deaeased at the time of his death and we find that the same
amounts to the sum of Twenty thousand eight hundred and forty five pounds
Fifteen Shillings current money of
Jamaica as above set forth.
Given
under our Hands and Seals this.....
Transcribed by Tim Clarke.
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