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Possibly the Sarah Cole referred to in a document of indenture between '(1) Philip Dehany, James Pinnock and John Allen, trustees appointed by the will of Richard Welch, formerly of Jamaica, deceased, (2) Richard Welch, only son and heir at law of the said Richard Welch, deceased, (3) Lucretia Mary Welch, widow and relict of the said Richard Welch, deceased and (4) Elsey James Cole and Sarah Cole of St. Catherine, Jamaica, women of colour, whereby the trustees release to the Coles a house in St. Iago de la Vega; Oct. 23, 1794.' Unfortunately the document does not give any further details of the connection between the Coles and Richard Welch, deceased.
MS. 1231, National Library of Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica.
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The dates listed below have different categories as denoted by the letters in the brackets following each date. Here is a key to explain those letter codes:
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1817 [EA] - 1834 [LA] → Owner
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1823 [EA] - → Executrix
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1805 - 22nd Apr 1887
Born into slavery in Carriacou, Grenada, Malvina Wells became a lady's maid in Edinburgh and a trusted family friend to her employers.
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:
'Sarah Cole', Legacies of British Slavery database, http://wwwdepts-live.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/22810 [accessed 25th April 2024].
