Bradfield

Estate Details


Associated People (7)

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:

  • SD - Association Start Date
  • SY - Association Start Year
  • EA - Earliest Known Association
  • ED - Association End Date
  • EY - Association End Year
  • LA - Latest Known Association
1773 [EA] - 1780 [LA] → Previous owner
1776 [EA] - 1780 [LA] → Guardian

This is a tentative identification only of the William Ewbank who was guardian on this estate with William Ewbank of St Ann Jamaica.

1809 [EA] - 1811 [LA] → Owner
1815 [EA] - 1823 [LA] → Previous owner
1817 [EA] - 1834 [LA] → Joint owner
1826 [EA] - 1834 [LA] → Joint owner
1834 [EA] - → Assignee

Associated Claims (3)

£576 14S 6D
£923 4S 8D
£232 17S 10D

Estate Information (53)

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1773
[Name] Bradfield Pen  
[Crop] Livestock  
 

The heirs of John Steer deceased are entitled to a proportion of the rent of Bradfield Pen under a lease at £900 per annum. A valuation of the enslaved belonging to the estate was £365/10.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/7 274
1774
[Name] Bradfield Pen  
[Crop] Livestock  
 

The heirs of John Steer deceased are entitled to a proportion of the rent of Bradfield Pen under a lease at ?900 per annum. A valuation of the enslaved belonging to the estate was £365/10.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/7 273
1775
[Name] Bradfield Pen  
 

The estate of the late John Steer deceased belonging to his heirs. Account filed by William Ewbank as guardian to the persons and estate of Charles Steer and Sarah Steers, the heirs of the late John Steer. The entry noted that the heirs were entitled to a proportion of rent of Bradfield Pen and Brentford Pen. A valuation of the enslaved people on Bradfield was �365.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/8 31
1776
[Name] Bradfield Pen  
 

The estate of the late John Steer deceased belonging to his heirs. Account filed by William Ewbank as guardian to the persons and estate of Charles Steer and Sarah Steers, the heirs of the late John Steer. The entry noted that the heirs were entitled to a proportion of rent of Bradfield Pen and Brentford Pen. A valuation of the enslaved people on Bradfield was �365.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/8 91
1778
[Name] Bradfield Pen  
 

The estate of the late John Steer deceased belonging to his heirs. Account filed by William Ewbank as guardian to the persons and estate of Charles Steer and Sarah Steers, the heirs of the late John Steer. The entry noted that the heirs were entitled to a proportion of rent of Broadfield Pen.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/9 65
1780
[Name] Bradfield Pen  
 

The estate of the late John Steer deceased belonging to his heirs. Account filed by William Ewbank as guardian to the persons and estate of Charles Steer and Sarah Steers, the heirs of the late John Steer. The entry noted that the heirs were entitled to a proportion of rent of Bradfield Pen and Brentford Pen. A valuation of the enslaved people on Bradfield was �3655.

 
Accounts Produce, Jamaica Archives 1B/11/4/9 220
1809
[Number of enslaved people] 127(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield and Trafalgar  
[Stock] 118  
 

Registered to Charles Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1811) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/AL11Ann.htm. The 1811 Almanac was based on the givings-in of the March Quarter 1809, hence the earlier evolution date.
1811
[Number of enslaved people] 127(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield etc.  
[Stock] 100  
 

Registered to Charles Steer. Assumed to include Trafalgar.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1812) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/a1812mar.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the March Quarter 1810, hence the earlier transcription date.
1815
[Number of enslaved people] 70(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 68  
 

Registered to Ann Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1816) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/AL15ann.htm. The 1816 almanac was based on the givings-in of the March Quarter 1815, hence the earlier evolution date.
1815
[Number of enslaved people] 156(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 2  
 

Registered to the estate of Charles Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1816) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/AL15ann.htm. The 1816 almanac was based on the givings-in of the March Quarter 1815, hence the earlier evolution date.
1816
[Number of enslaved people] 36(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 68  
 

Registered to Ann Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1817) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/a1817_02.htm. The 1817 almanac was based on the givings-in of the March Quarter 1816, hence the earlier evolution date.
1816
[Number of enslaved people] 9(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 54  
 

Registered to John T. Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1817) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/a1817_02.htm. The 1817 almanac was based on the givings-in of the March Quarter 1816, hence the earlier evolution date.
1817
[Number of enslaved people] 9(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 48  
 

Registered to Ann Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1818) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1818al06.htm. The 1818 almanac was based on the givings-in of the March Quarter 1817, hence the earlier evolution date.
1817
[Number of enslaved people] 15(Tot) 7(F) 8(M)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Anne Steer as owner.

 
T 71/43 1074
1817
[Number of enslaved people] 9(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 48  
 

Registered to John T. Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1818) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1818al06.htm. The 1818 almanac was based on the givings-in of the March Quarter 1817, hence the earlier evolution date.
1817
[Number of enslaved people] 52(Tot) 27(F) 25(M)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Anne Steer as executrix of Charles Steer, deceased.

 
T 71/43 1069-1071
1817
[Number of enslaved people] 20(Tot) 16(F) 4(M)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Anne Steer as dowager of Charles Steer, deceased.

 
T 71/43 1072-1073
1819
[Number of enslaved people] 37(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 39  
 

Registered to Ann Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1820) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/Al20p07.htm. The 1820 Almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1819
[Number of enslaved people] 8(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 64  
 

Registered to John T. Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1820) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/Al20p07.htm. The 1820 Almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1820
[Number of enslaved people] 58(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Ann Steer as executrix of Charles Steer.

 
T 71/44 588-589
1820
[Number of enslaved people] 36(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 52  
 

Registered to Ann Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1821) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/al1821_05.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1820
[Number of enslaved people] 21(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Ann Steer as dowager of Charles Steer.

 
T 71/44 587
1820
[Number of enslaved people] 15(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Ann Steer as owner [error in statement: 15 is given as 1817 total and then again for 1820; as 1 death is recorded, presumably figure should be 14?].

 
T 71/44 588
1820
[Number of enslaved people] 67(Tot)  
[Name] Trafalgar, etc.  
[Stock] 61  
 

Registered to John T. Steer. Assumed to include Bradfield.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1821) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/al1821_05.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1822
[Number of enslaved people] 41(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 39  
 

Registered to Ann Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1823) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/a1823_04.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1822
[Number of enslaved people] 58(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 108  
 

Registered to John T. Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1823) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/a1823_04.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1823
[Number of enslaved people] 23(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Ann Steer, widow by dower from the estate of Charles Steer, deceased.

 
T 71/45 761-762
1823
[Number of enslaved people] 16(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Ann Steer as owner.

 
T 71/45 760
1823
[Number of enslaved people] 59(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Ann Steer as executrix of Charles Steer, deceased.

 
T 71/45 761
1824
[Number of enslaved people] 35(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 44  
 

Registered to Ann Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1825) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/a1825_05.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1824
[Number of enslaved people] 54(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 127  
 

Registered to John T. Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1825) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/a1825_05.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1825
[Number of enslaved people] 40(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 49  
 

Registered to Ann Steer.

 
Jamaica Alamanc (1826) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1826al07.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1825
[Number of enslaved people] 53(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 119  
 

Registered to John T. Steer.

 
Jamaica Alamanc (1826) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1826al07.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1826
[Number of enslaved people] 16(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Ann Steer as owner.

 
T 71/46 784-785
1826
[Number of enslaved people] 67(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of John T Steer as owner [increase in 60 enslaved people by transfer from Anne Steer, executrix of Charles Steer, deceased but given up to John T Steer according to the opinion of Counsel].

 
T 71/46 785-787
1826
[Number of enslaved people] 25(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Ann Steer as dowager of Charles Steer, deceased.

 
T 71/46 787-788
1826
[Number of enslaved people] 60(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Ann Steer as executrix of Charles Steer deceased [these enslaved people recorded as in possession of Anne Steer, executrix of Charles Steer, deceased but given up to John F Steer according to the opinion of Counsel].

 
T 71/46 789-792
1827
[Number of enslaved people] 33(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 45  
 

Registered to Ann Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1828) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1828al08.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1827
[Number of enslaved people] 57(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 146  
 

Registered to John T. Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1828) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1828al08.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1828
[Number of enslaved people] 34(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 48  
 

Registered to Ann Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1829) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/al29ann.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1828
[Number of enslaved people] 57(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 149  
 

Registered to John T. Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1829) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/al29ann.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1829
[Number of enslaved people] 26(Tot) 18(F) 8(M)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Anne Steer as dowager of C Steer, deceased.

 
T 71/48 [unpaginated]
1829
[Number of enslaved people] 11(Tot) 5(F) 6(M)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Anne Steer as owner.

 
T 71/48 [unpaginated]
1829
[Number of enslaved people] 42(Tot) 22(F) 20(M)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of John Thomas Steer as owner [decrease in enslaved people by sale - 4 births, 4 deaths].

 
T 71/48 [unpaginated]
1830
[Number of enslaved people] 37(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 24  
 

Registered to Ann Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1831) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1831ann.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1830
[Number of enslaved people] 56(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 86  
 

Registered to John T. Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1831) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/1831ann.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1831
[Number of enslaved people] 37(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 15  
 

Registered to Ann Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1832) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/al32ann.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1831
[Number of enslaved people] 54(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 83  
 

Registered to John T. Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1832) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/al32ann.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1832
[Number of enslaved people] 10(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Anne Steer as owner.

 
T71/50 701
1832
[Number of enslaved people] 28(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of Ann Steer as dowager.

 
T 71/50 702
1832
[Number of enslaved people] 40(Tot)  
[Name] [no name given]  
 

In the possession of John Thomas Steer as owner.

 
T 71/50 704
1832
[Number of enslaved people] 37(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 14  
 

Registered to Ann Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1833) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/AL33Ann.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.
1832
[Number of enslaved people] 55(Tot)  
[Name] Bradfield  
[Stock] 112  
 

Registered to John T. Steer.

 
Jamaica Almanac (1833) transcribed at http://www.jamaicanfamilysearch.com/Members/AL33Ann.htm. The almanac was based on the givings-in of the previous March Quarter, hence the earlier evolution date.