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The will of Matthew Herbert Esquire of St David was proved in Jamaica, 03/06/1773. In it be bequeathed some enslaved people and £200 Jamaican currency to two "mulatto" boys, Matthew Herbert and James Herbert (sons of Diana Crosse, "free negro", formerly his housekeeper). They were also to live on his estate until they reached the age of 21 years and to be maintained by a trust.
LOS 41 f.106.
We are grateful to Daniel Livesay for his assistance with this entry.
1805 - ????
Enslaved man brought to England as a domestic servant; his former owner was indicted for the mistreatment of Thompson in 1824.
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:
'Matthew Herbert', Legacies of British Slavery database, http://wwwdepts-live.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/2146662885 [accessed 27th May 2024].
