Edward Protheroe
Edward Protheroe Sr. (19th Jan 1774 - 24th Aug 1856) was the son of Philip Protheroe (1747-1803).
He was a partner in Messrs Philip and George Protheroe, 'West India merchants', and also invested in coal mines and in smelting in the Forest of Dean.
He received payments totalling £17,385 in slave owners' compensation payments, un relation to four West India estates.
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Sources of Information
- [1] 'Edward Protheroe senior', Legacies of British Slavery database, UCL, accessed 17th May 2023