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Owner of three enslaved people in Hanover, Jamaica, in 1817. At some point between 1829 and 1832, she purchased a further two enslaved people.
James McDonald, "quadroon" son of James McDonald and Jane Wells (not married) of Green Island was born 09/01/1826 and baptised 03/05/1828 in Hanover. James McDonald and Jane Wells, both of St Andrew, were married in St Andrew 21/12/1839.
T71/190 716; T71/199 265.
Familysearch.org, Jamaica Church of England Parish Register Transcripts, 1664-1880 [database online].
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Spouse
James McDonald
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Children
James (1826-)
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£136 3s 4d
Awardee
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???? - 29th Aug 1873
Free person of colour, slave-owner in Jamaica. Long-term partner and later wife of Thomas Legal Yates. Living in Britain from the mid-1830s until her death in 1873.
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:
'Jane Wells', Legacies of British Slavery database, http://wwwdepts-live.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/19438 [accessed 16th April 2024].
