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Eliza Mary, age 21 months, daughter of Dr George Troup, physician of the Bath, and Janet McDermeit, was baptised in St Thomas-in-the-East 25/05/1781. He may also be the father of Agnes Joanna Troup (q.v.).
George Troup of St Thomas-in-the-East, doctor. Estate probated in Jamaica in 1782. Slave-ownership at probate: 20 of whom 12 were listed as male and 8 as female. 1 were listed as boys, girls or children. Total value of estate at probate: £2987.41 Jamaican currency of which £1500 currency was the value of enslaved people. Estate valuation included £0 currency cash, £1041.44 currency debts and £50.59 currency plate.
Familysearch.org, Jamaica Church of England Parish Register Transcripts, 1664-1880 [database online].
Trevor Burnard, Database of Jamaican inventories, 1674-1784.
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1785 - 1854
Jamaican-born widow of a prominent slave-owner; resident in Britain following the death of her husband in 1818. Accused - and acquitted - of the cruel treatment of some enslaved people whom she brought to Britain with her.
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:
'George Troup', Legacies of British Slavery database, http://wwwdepts-live.ucl.ac.uk/lbs/person/view/2146660745 [accessed 3rd November 2024].
