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Natural Daughter → Father
Notes →
His will implies he was either not married to or estranged from Maria's mother Isabella Shaw, whom he does not describe as his wife. |
Other Relationships of Col. Daniel Henry Shaw |
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Testator → Executor
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Other Relationships of Maria Bridgens |
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Wife → Husband
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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.
