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Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains an extensive legal document dated August 1, 1837 transferring ownership rights for a 1/3 share of three plantations in Jamaica belonging to James Irving. Also included is a manuscript noting the names, ages, occupations, and conditions for 91 enslaved men and women working on the plantations. Beginning in August 1834, all enslaved people under the age of 6 were declared free. After August 1840, all enslaved people in Jamaica were considered free.The list...

List of names MEN: Old name: Old names Christian name: Christian names Age: Age Occupation: Occupation Condition and Remarks: Conditions and Remarks Old name: Martin Christian name: Allen Thomas Age: 31 Occupation: Head Muleman Condition and Remarks: Able Old name: Robert Christian name: Allen Edward Age: 31 Occupation: Head Penkeeper Condition and Remarks: Able Old name: Brown Christian name: Brown James Age: 33 Occupation: Cooper Condition and Remarks: A...