La Bonne Mere (Q491801)
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
LBS-PLA-EST-00023
- LBS-PLA-EST-00023
- LBS-PLA-EST-e13
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English |
La Bonne Mere
|
LBS-PLA-EST-00023
|
|
Statements
La Bonne Mere
'This property went through all the phases of misfortune which befell outlying estates after the Emancipation of the slaves.' It belonged to the same proprietor as Goedverwagting (Mr Lebelmondier [sic]), who manfully struggled against difficulties until at last the Adminstrator General had to step in. About 1856 it was sold to Mr George Lillie and Mr W. Jones; Mr Jones, an attorney for various sug
ar estates, then became sole owner, after the capital costs deterred Mr Lillie. $15,000 was sepnt on a draining engine, but 'an unfortunate allottment of Madras "Coolies" (who became little better than hospital birds) soon prodiuced adverse balance sheets.' The estate was handed over to Humphrey C. Ewing 'in an amicable arrangement', who then brought in Mr Wilkie. By 1883 the estate was run by the
trustees of the late Mr Ewing and Mr Wilkie. Registered under Trois Ami[e]s in Berbice in 1817 and under La Bonne Mere in Demerara in 1826.