John Browne, merchant of London
London Atlantic merchant, co-owner of three voyages alongside Houlditch and Brook and others between 1701 and 1702, and benefactor of the family of Humphrey Morice, who embezzled a legacy of £16,500 left by Browne to Morice’s daughters, who were Browne’s great-nieces.
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First name: John
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Sources: Mitchell, Prince of Slavers pp. 134-6 shows John Browne d. 1721 as Humphry Morice's mentor. Pettigrew p. 228 has John Brown. PROB 11/578/380
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Crossings (3)
24230 - Cabenda Gally (1701 - 1702)
Role: Owner
21400 - Betty Gally (1700 - 1701)
Role: Owner
21328 - John and Thomas (a) John (1700 - 1701)
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Was slave trading profitable: Don't know
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