In 1852, Gilbert's contained 323 acres and 158 slaves. There
is said to be a large slave burial ground on this former sugar
Estate. In the 1880s, steam power was introduced and many
estates converted, including Gilbert's. In the process, the
mill was cut shorter, plastered inside, and the opening was
sealed off, converting it into a cistern.
Subsequent
owners of the Estate were:
1878 J & R Maginley
1891 R. Maginley
1921 G. Maginley
In 1852, Gilbert's contained 323 acres and 158 slaves. There
is said to be a large slave burial ground on this former sugar
Estate. In the 1880s, steam power was introduced and many
estates converted, including Gilbert's. In the process, the
mill was cut shorter, plastered inside, and the opening was
