???? - 3rd Jun 1864
Daughter of David Bryon Davies of New Battle and his wife Catherine Roberton, daughter of Thomas Lancaster of Eccleston. Married Edward Croasdaile of River Head. He died at Boulogne, France, in 1856. She died 03/06/1864.
Vere Langford Oliver, Caribbeana being miscellaneous papers relating to the history, genealogy, topography, and antiquities of the British West Indies (6 vols., London, Mitchell, Hughes and Clarke, 1910-1919) vol. 5 p. 38.
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Maiden Name
Davies
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Spouse
Edward Croasdaile
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Daughter-in-law → Mother-in-law
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Wife → Husband
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Daughter → Father
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Step-daughter → Step-mother
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Sister → Brother
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Grand-daughter → Grandmother
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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.
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CITING THIS RECORD:
'Elizabeth Dillon Rosina Croasdaile (née Davies)', Legacies of British Slavery database, http://wwwdepts-live.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/2146647333 [accessed 24th April 2024].
