Philip White

The will of Philip White of St. George, Millwright was proved in Jamaica 14/10/1775. In it, he provided for the manumission of John White, a "sambo" child, son of a "negro" woman, who belonged to the estate of the deceased Henry Moon. He also bequeathed to John White £400 Jamaican currency. To Sarah Thomas, a "free mulatto woman" of St George, £15 per year "for her faithfull services".

Philip White of St George, millwright. Estate probated in Jamaica in 1775. Slave-ownership at probate: 16 of whom 8 were listed as male and 8 as female. 0 were listed as boys, girls or children. Total value of estate at probate: £4808.88 Jamaican currency of which £1035 currency was the value of enslaved people. Estate valuation included £0 currency cash, £3431.65 currency debts and £12 currency plate.

LOS 42 f. 199.

Trevor Burnard, Database of Jamaican inventories, 1674-1784.

We are grateful to Daniel Livesay for his assistance with this entry.