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John Stevenson of Kingston, linnier. Estate probated in Jamaica in 1781. Slave-ownership at probate: 9 of whom 4 were listed as male and 5 as female. 3 were listed as boys, girls or children. Total value of estate at probate: £1165.38 Jamaican currency of which £305 currency was the value of enslaved people. Estate valuation included £0 currency cash, £607.13 currency debts and £0 currency plate.
The will of John Stevenson of Kingston, Widow[er?] was proved in Jamaica 05/06/1783.
Trevor Burnard, Database of Jamaican inventories, 1674-1784.
LOS 50.
We are grateful to Daniel Livesay for his assistance with this entry.
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Occupation
Linen draper
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25th Nov 1776 - 1851
Resident clergyman, proponant of religious instruction for enslaved people.
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:
'John Stevenson', Legacies of British Slavery database, http://wwwdepts-live.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/2146663147 [accessed 19th May 2024].
