Richard Capleton or Capleston

The will of Richard Capleton of St. Mary, was proved in Jamaica 1/06/1775. In it, he manumitted a "negro" woman named Elizabeth Daphney for her good and faithful service, and gave her an annuity of £10 Jamaican currency per year. "I give devise and bequeath unto my mulatto daughter Mary Capelton all my wearing Apparel Household Furniture Horses and small Stock." Mary was also to receive part of the profits from his estate and 3 enslaved people.

Richard Capleston of St Mary, planter. Estate probated in Jamaica in 1775. Slave-ownership at probate: 4 of whom 4 were listed as male and 0 as female. 0 were listed as boys, girls or children. Total value of estate at probate: £579 Jamaican currency of which £475 currency was the value of enslaved people. Estate valuation included £6.13 currency cash, £46.13 currency debts and £0.13 currency plate.