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- 1. Slavery – in the C of E, in Jersey and in the Bible Thinking theologically about history Simon Nash & Tim Nash Business Connect 24 July 2013
- 2. Codrington Plantation 1710 - 1833
- 3. William Wilberforce (1759 – 1833)
- 8. Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them – Titus 2:9 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favour, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord – Colossians 3:22 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh – 1 Peter 2:18
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- William Wilberforce (24 August 1759 – 29 July 1833) In 1785, he underwent a conversion experience and became an evangelical Christian, In 1787, he came into contact with Thomas Clarkson and a group of anti-slave-trade activists, He headed the parliamentary campaign against the British slave trade for twenty-six years until the passage of the Slave Trade Act of 1807.On this occasion and throughout the campaign, abolition was held back by Wilberforce's trusting, even credulous nature, and his deferential attitude towards those in power. He found it difficult to believe that men of rank would not do what he perceived to be the right thing, and was reluctant to confront them when they did notIn January 1788 he was taken ill with a probable stress-related condition, now thought to be ulcerative colitis.[92][93] It was several months before he was able to resume work, and he spent time convalescing at Bath and Cambridge. His regular bouts of gastrointestinal illnesses precipitated the use of moderate quantities of opium, which proved effective in alleviating his condition,[94] and which he continued to use for the rest of his life.[95]In later years, Wilberforce supported the campaign for the complete abolition of slavery, and continued his involvement after 1826, when he resigned from Parliament because of his failing health. That campaign led to the Slavery Abolition Act 1833, which abolished slavery in most of the British Empire; Wilberforce died just three days after hearing that the passage of the Act through Parliament was assured.In April 1797 Wilberforce published A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians in the Higher and Middle Classes of This Country Contrasted With Real Christianity, on which he had been working since 1793. This was an exposition of New Testament doctrine and teachings and a call for a revival of Christianity, as a response to the moral decline of the nation, illustrating his own personal testimony and the views which inspired him.Opponents included John Moore (26 April 1730 – 18 January 1805) Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England.The Royal Family opposed abolition. Admiral Lord Nelson, Britain's great hero, denounced "the damnable doctrine of Wilberforce and his hypocritical allies.“Charles Watson-Wentworth 2nd Marquess of Rockingham
- UCL “Legacies Project”Richard Goodwin Bowen WilsonClaimed in right of wife with others as remaindermen on Mosley or Mosely Hall in St Ann Jamaica. The bulk of the compensation for the estate went to the London merchant family of Mitchell, but William Woodroofe and John BloxamElin were awarded the compensation for 17 enslaved people on the estate, apparently as trustees for the McCaw family and Wilson.In 1851 Richard G. B. Wilson, 57, Lieut Colonel Royal Artillery was living at Lower Keep, St Helier, Jersey with wife MaryAnn aged 55 born British Colonies Jamaica. Will of Richard Goodwin Bowen Wilson Major General (Honorary) late Colonel in the Royal Artillery late of Floriana in the parish of St Brelades Jersey who died 24/10/1876 proved 07/12/1876 by Mary Ann Wilson widow the relict and Sylvester Frederick William Moor Wilson a Colonel Her Majesty's Army the son, effects under £2000. Wealth at death£2,000OccupationSoldierJamaica St Ann 226 (Mosley Hall)£401 5S 1DSt Helier, Jersey
- Floriana in the parish of St Brelades Jersey
- There are hundreds of clergy who claimed compensation for their loss of slaves…
- The proprietors of St Paul’s Chapel have placed this tablet as a memorial of their gratitude to the late George Hilgrove Esq who died on the 18 August 1818 aged 86 years and who bequeathed to the chapel the sum of five hundred pounds sterling in the South Sea Annuities.Besides his share in the edifice of which he was one of the founders as an additional mark of respect for his memory the pew which he had pointed out as the object of his future choice has been appropriated by the founders to the use of his family.
- Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them – Titus 2:9Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh – 1 Peter 2:18Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favour, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord – Colossians 3:22