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Robert Alexander Jeffrey

crusty04 — 3 Jul 2008 5:36:19 GMT

Hi all, I am tracing my husband's GG Grandfather Robert Alexander Jeffrey. He was married to Catherine Grady in 1844 and she passed away in 1896. I have found another marriage for a Robert Alexander Jeffrey to an Elisabeth Davis in 1897. He was 69 at the time and she was 70. Have also found a grave for Robert and Elisabeth, but none for Catherine. Would anyone out there doing research on either Robert or Elisabeth be able to confirm that this indeed my husband's Robert Jeffrey please and that this was his second marriage?? I am almost %100 convinced that it is the same Robert Jeffrey but if anyone could confirm this I would be most grateful. Thank you.

CROSSWELL - David Charles

pjwood_1 — 26 Dec 2004 4:18:39 GMT

Additional info sought re descendants of David Charles
CROSSWELL and Annie Caroline Jane CRANFIELD who were
married at New Norfolk, 7 August 1889. Known children:

George Walter, b.3 July 1890. Marr. (1) Laurel May BENTLEY
and (2) Mary Jane WILLIAMS.

Sarah Harriet, b.6 Oct 1891. Marr. George Frederick HANSCH.

Arthur, b.8 May 1893. Marr. Ellen Elizabeth CLARK.

Henry James, b.8 Nov 1895. Marr. Eunice Irene WILLIAMS

Charles William, b.30 June 1898; d.20 Oct 1919.

David Thomas, b.1 Nov 1900. Marr. Jessica BUTLER.

Martha Annie Maud, b.29 Nov 1902. Marr. Leslie FITZGERALD.

Henry BAMFIELD

marea97 — 1 Jun 2006 3:05:50 GMT

interested in henry bamfield and ann brooks tasmania

Charles Alford

dianneberry11 — 9 Dec 2007 4:39:40 GMT

l have been told Charles Alford went to Aus on the ship "RESOURSE" 1830 l cannot find this ship anywhere. He arrived with his parents and maybe siblings. Does anyone know of this ship or anything of William Charles Alford also known as Charles Alford b 1808 uk living in Tas 1839

FINN family in Tasmania

EleanorBarlow — 14 Mar 2005 1:37:06 GMT

I have a FINN family who migrated from Middlesex, England to Tasmania in late 1880's.

There were 4 girls: Helena Mary FINN b. 1865, Ethel Maud FINN b. 1870, Charlotte Elizabeth FINN b.1872 and Amy Mable FINN b. 1877 plus a brother Charles Maurice FINN b.1866.

Helena maried George LIVINGSTONE.
Ethel married Walter BLANNIN.
Amy married Thomas Jackson KING.

Hopefully somweone wil recognise names and be able to provide more information.

Thanks Eleanor

percy thomas mckinlay

dixieforrest48 — 16 Jun 2008 10:32:31 GMT

looking for children of percy thomas mckinlay and mary jessamine adelle forrest mckinlay lived in hobart tasmania i know of one mona eileen mckinlay born 7 feb 1914 kempton tasmania, are there any more thanks dixie

Emma Mary Austin

royroy89 — 13 May 2008 10:19:31 GMT

I thought i finished my tree but Emma Austin who married James Schott has become elusive .Her sisters were May-Clara-Ethel so i found out but can not find on early indexes.I know all the daughters now are Pearl-Eileen-Maisie Launceston area.Have only found a Clara Blanche from Deloraine.Emma Mary Austin born 1886 died 13/11/1963 Carra Villa cemetary Launceston.I am trying to find parents from pages of Austins.Thanks for any help.Regards Fred

ROGERS research

suzanne — 25 Feb 2003 11:04:03 GMT

rogers family hobart and cygnet

APPLEDORFF

Frances James — 18 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Any info on descendants of Carl Appeldorff and Marianne Bentsen of Denmark, married in Tasmania 1874.
Children:
Ulrikke (b 1871) married William Searle,
Wilhemina Matilda (b 1875) married James Bracken,
Mary (b 1877) married Neil Gilmour,
Ulrich (b 1878),
Martha Henrietta (b 1880),
Florence Mary (b 1884) married A Bracken,
Sarah Grace (b 1887) married Bruce Waddle

GEORGE

Leoni31 — 8 Dec 2002 12:23:43 GMT

I would love to hear from anyone with information on these Surnames listed above. These family names were well known in the Huon Valley areas and the Derwent Valley, New Norfolk and Lachlan areas. I would also like to find out more about our ancestry which has Irish, Scottish and German connections.

William Henry Jones

pip39 — 21 Jun 2008 12:18:32 GMT

I am searching for any information on William Henry Jones (b 1841, Evandale, Tas) who married Elizabeth Chisholm on 25 May 1885 at Chalmers Free Church of Scotland in Launceston. They had the following chn - Grace Isabella b 1886, Mabel Ilda b 1888, Bessy Mary b 1889, William George b 1892, Maud Martha Debra b 1894, Collin Arthur R b 1896, Harriet Matilda b 1898.
William Henry Jones' parents were John and Ellen, married in 1833, Launceston. As well as William Henry b 1841 they had the following chn - John b 1833, Louisa b 1834, Esther b 1835, William John b 1836, Harriet b 1838, Julia Ann b 1839, Sarah b 1840, George Augustus b 1842, Henry John b 1847, Elizabeth b 1848, Jane b 1850, Frederick Jones or James b 1858, John William 1867.
Any information on any of these people would be greatly appreciated.

John UPCHURCH

jenny marshall — 9 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

seeking information on these tasmanian famlies
John upchurch born 1852 married in 1891 to caroline susan pickett born 1871
bernice b 1898 m charles lucas
lilah m ken rickards
edna m john mccleam
freda m doug harris
miller m emily ?
wilfred b 1892 m lucy muriel lucas b 1893
noel m nita stevenson
may m norman wise

i have some of their off spring

Walter BATES

JackieCetnar74 — 28 Jun 2001 12:52:45 GMT

I am looking for information about this family from England who moved to Tasmania.
Walter Tennyson BATES, b. abt. 1853/54 in Hull, York, England, and died in 1905 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Walter married a Elizabeth Janes JONES in 1879 in North Meols, Lancashire, England. Elizabeth was born about 1853/52 and died in 1916 in California and was buried in Tasmania next to her husband.
Children were:
Charles Edgar b. 1888, died as a baby in Tasmania.
Gladys Elisabeth, b. 1890
Phyllis Irene, b. 1892
Doris, b. 1897
Any connections, please, contact me. JLCETNAR@aol.com

Children of Margaret Christie and Cosmo Morris

LFrost188 — 18 Jun 2008 11:11:03 GMT

I am researching families of five children who came with their mother Margaret Christie, wife of Cosmo Mourice/Morris, when she was transported to Van Diemen's Land on the Atwick (1838). The children were: Isabella (married Henry Hicks), Bertha (married James Berwick), Margaret (married David Brookshaw), Cosmo (married Mary Ann Dermot) and James. Margaret Christie was convicted in Aberdeen, Scotland, and at least some of the children were born there.

Joseph PYKE

Pykkth — 15 Jun 2008 2:26:17 GMT

I am seeking any information from anyone about the ancestors and descendents of my Great Great Parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Pyke(nee McInnes)who arrived in Hobart Tasmania around 1821 and settled on the East Coast on Ram Island.

Robert FROST

stuartrl — 7 Aug 2002 10:46:16 GMT

Any info on Robert FROST (b c1796) & Elizabeth GOODEN( b c1803), my 4G Grandparents greatly appreciated. Married in Hobart, 14 Aug 1820. 7 children - Arthur, Caroline, Edward, John, Louisa, Robert and William. No idea where they came from, how they got here - who they were. Thankyou anyone in advance -Stuart.

George SPENCER

Jeni King — 28 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for links relating to George SPENCER, son of Thomas SPENCER and Mary NEWTON of Campbell Town, Tasmania. He is listed as dying in 1950 at Campbell Town but I have no further details on him. He had an older sister Eleanor(Lena) and a step brother Charles and the family lived at Lake Leake and then Epping Forrest.

PAPPS

imstargazer — 14 Jun 2008 2:53:58 GMT

Anyone able to help?. Looking for information on Amelia Smith PAPPS who arrived per "Amelia Thompson", Aug. 1836, Launceston and then proceeded onto NSW. Arrived as part of the London Emigrants Women Scheme.
Thanking you,
Leanne

thourbhai

dixieforrest48 — 13 Jun 2008 12:45:22 GMT

hi my aunti married a man in hobart tasmania in 1901 his name was ismaljse thourbhai they married in the king st church in hobart has any one any info about this man ie nationality relatives my aunties name was rosina summerville amanda forrest thanks dixie

Annie Janet Grant

dixieforrest48 — 31 May 2008 11:33:29 GMT

looking for oarents of annie janet grant born 1860 married tasmania 1881 tasmania married lowsher summerville boys forrest,,, barb

ALOMES

melissa — 11 Jan 2003 2:42:05 GMT

please contact me as i am a decendant of this line metrosc@dodo.com.au i would be more then willing to share information with you, Melissa

John Flakemore

Ree1958 — 24 Nov 2006 1:07:02 GMT

John Flakemore/flexmore/flakmore/flaxmore/flackmore m. Martha Hall 1865; m2 Mathra Faulkner 1883??. Unknown orgin ? born ? convict ? death ? Approx. 11 children between 1865 & 1886 all born in Franklin, Tasmania

John Marshall

Cheryl Sundblom — 24 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Can anyone help me find any links for the Marshall family,
John Marshall married Eliza Carling 1854 in Westbury Tasmania, had 12 children. The 2nd eldest Thomas John married Harriet Catherine Jupp 31/3/1880, had 8 children. Peter John being the eldest, married Sarah Johnson 11/04/1908, had 12 children.
Any dates, links, names, origines, would be very helpful.

William John ARNOL of Glamorgan

issacc_1 — 14 Jan 2005 3:54:05 GMT

William John ARNOL b. 1865
m
Julia Maria LAHEY
Son
William James Henry b. 1897

RIDLEY

r ridley — 31 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

These are the lines that I am looking for in Tasmania

Catherine TORLEY

btorley — 3 Jul 2001 4:38:11 GMT

I would like further info. re the family of James & Catherine TORLEY, they had 13 chn. bet. 1859 & 1885. Married chn. Martha mar. George DAWSON; Walter mar. Jessie CHALMERS; John Joseph mar. Ella TUCKER; Robert mar. Betsy ATKINSON; Phoebe Mar. Charles LINDUS; Thomas mar. (1) Mary Ann REILLY (2) Jessie Langlands LEE; Ethel mar. Joseph DAVIS.

Happy to know of any desc. & willing to exchange info.
Barbara

James Pulteney Murray

BerylPendley — 4 Jun 2008 7:57:00 GMT

I am seeking any descendants of James Pulteney Murray and his wife Dinah (nee Rudelhoff).
James and Dinah were married at Hobart Town, Tasmania on 29the December 1836.

Ann Siggs

meghelentom — 3 Feb 2008 4:31:14 GMT

I’m looking for descendants of Ann Siggs through either of her two husbands, John Poke or William Lucas.

I don’t know much of Ann’s history before she arrived in Australia, but she would have been born about 1812, possibly in Sussex. She married John Poke in 1835 in Sussex and their son John was born in Sussex in 1836.

John Poke Jnr married Marianne Gale in Forest Tasmania on 14 Sep 1857.

In addition to John Jnr, Ann & John Poke had the following children in Australia

Marthann Poke – born Avoca Tas 19 March 1841 & married James Gale 25 August 1860 in Forest Tas

Luke Poke - born 15 June 1842 Westbury Tas & married Elizabeth Withnall in Horton Tas in 1869

Charlotte Poke – born 9 May 1844 Horton Tasmania & married David Blizzard 9 May 1866 Horton

William Poke – born 25 October 1846 Forest Tasmania & married Jane Ollington in 1869

Jabez Poke – born 29 July 1848 Forest Tasmania & married Jane Bisset(t) 18 October 1871 Horton Tasmania.

John Poke Senior was killed in an accident on 21 November 1848 and Ann married William Lucas on 9 October 1856 at Stanley.

Ann and William Lucas had three children

James Lucas - born 17 June 1852 Horton Tasmania & married Martha Charlotte Gardner

Albert Lucas - born 17 June 1852 Horton Tasmania & married Emlyn Ann Hill on 24 May 1877 at Ulverstone

Mary Louisa Lucas - born 14 January 1855 Horton Tasmania & married William Ollington 25 August 1875 Horton.

I am a descendant of Marthann Poke and James Gale.

I have a lot on the descendants from all her Poke children and Mary Louisa Lucas (though there are gaps), but the only information I have on the twins (James & Albert Lucas) is what I’ve found on birth, deaths & marriage records (only easily available up to 1919).

I would love to hear from any of Ann Siggs descendants to compare notes and to try to fill in the gaps.

Regards

Meg

James WEEKS

Val Wilson — 2 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

James Weeks (parents unidentified as yet - but thought to be Irish) married Drucilla Bugg (daughter of Jonathon Bugg and Anna Maria King from Suffolk), their son William Weeks married Catherine Frances Burgoyne (daughter of Thomas Burgoyne and Catherine Power) of Table Cape. All families lived around Burnie/Somerset North West Tasmania areas. Many of the Weeks/Burgoyne link moed to Victoria and Queensland.

POKE

Sara Smith — 29 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching my family name of POKE. I am in the UK and have some details of my line of the family but would also be interested in tracing the connection of the name from UK to Tasmania and the rest of Australia.

DAVIS

Merrin Evergreen — 23 Nov 2006 7:45:52 GMT

Doctor in Sheffield, Tasmania after 1836

Smith - French

@@griffins@tpg.com.au — 8 Sep 2006 6:13:37 GMT

Looking for anyone researching Henry Smith & Mary Ann French married 1850's Westbury/Longford area. Children:
John (1855),Elizabeth (1858),George (1860),Frederick (1862),Mary (1863),Annie (1866), Albert (1867),Joseph (1865), Walter (1869), Esther (1872).

Patrick Manion

jodiejosephine — 31 May 2008 2:57:44 GMT

Hi all,
I know there' a lot of Manions in Tas, Beaconsfield. Please contact me. I'm after Patrick who was Thomas's brother, came from NZ. Patrick's sons were George, Thomas, Patrick Jr.
Interested
Jodie

James HALL

crusty04 — 31 May 2008 1:00:27 GMT

Can anyone please help with information on my great great grandparents James "Jim" Hall & Esther Harward? All I know is that they were married 10 Sep 1875 at Richmond, Tas. They were both 20 at the time so they would have been born 1855. I have found their children, but no information on Jim or Esther. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Linda.

James Smith

crusty04 — 29 May 2008 5:53:58 GMT

Hi,
Am looking for any info on my great great grandfather James Smith b1858 Tasmania d 1 Aug 1942 Kempton, Tasmania and married Norah Roach 9 Jan 1879 at Jerusalem, Tasmania. Any info on him or their children would be greatly appreciated, particularly a place of birth for James. Thank you, Linda.

Thomas HEWSON

Paul A.C. Richards — 2 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am presently preparing a manuscript on an unsolved murder commited at the Launceston General Hospital on 5 October 1870. Thomas Hewson - Borodina 1828 arrived in NSW then Norfolk Island and finally Port Arthur. He received his Colonial Government Pardon 3 July 1862. Records show that he was married to Mary McDERMOTT 10 Sept 1864 (Launceston). There is reference to two unrecorded children (Trial evidence)(Not on Tas Pioneer Index).

HEWSON was accused of the murder of Thomas Heginbotham(Gate Keeper, Launceston General Hospital). Hewson was aquitted and died in Campbell Town 25 August 1886.

If you have any family links HEWSON, McDERMOTT please contact me at your earliest convenience. All information received kept in confidence.

James HILL

dijohnhill — 9 Jun 2005 4:23:24 GMT

Researching a James Hill who emigrated to Tasmania in 1842/1843 with his wife Lydia Kempsey. A son, William Frederick Hill, was born on board an unknown ship off the Tasmanian coast on 30 Nov 1842. The birth was registered at Longford (near Launceston) on 9 Jan 1843. Suspect other siblings in this family. James was a farmer around the Longford, Perth and Evandale outskirts of Launceston. Would be grateful for any information about this Hill family.

Frankcombe

ivanfrankcombe — 11 Aug 2007 6:57:10 GMT

Hi
Iam Ivan Frankcombe son Of Aubrey grandson of Benjamin and great grandson of Charles Frankcombe
I would appreciate any information on these people

Pieter Jacobus Gerrit Testrake

jettie61 — 20 May 2008 10:30:25 GMT

Hello,

Who can help me?
In my familytree there is the Te Strake family,
Pieter Jacobus Gerrit te Strake (Testrake) , grandson of Berend Willem te Strake and HEndrika Wilhelmina Nuijs, born in Netherlands 1910 went to Australie in 1950 (probably Hobard).
He was a son of Jan Aaldert te Strake and Sara Metje Verburgt,
On Rootsweb a saw messages from Jan Willem (John William) te Strake , a son of Pieter J. G te Strake, but it seems his mailadres doesn't work anymore, so I try this way.

Im looking for more information of the marriage and childeren of Pieter J.G te Strake,
also I'm hoping to find still living relatives to ask them if there's somewere still a photo left of Berend Willem te Strake and Hendrika W. Nuijs (I'm from the Nuijs family).

and...grandfather of Pieter J.G te STrake had a brother Aldert Theodorus te Strake, who left Netherlands in 1913 to New York,
but nothing could be found there about him,
does someone know something about him? did he go to Australia too or back to Netherlands?

many questions, I really would appreciate any help very much!
with friendly greetings from Netherlands, from
Jettie.

John FRANCIS

JudithMayell — 26 May 2008 7:48:06 GMT

Can anyone help? I'm looking for descendents of John Francis, convict, who attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria in 1842. John Francis was transported to Tasmania for the term of his natural life. After he received his ticket-of-leave, he married Martha Clarke in Launceston, Tasmania, in 1848.

HEATH, James

Meryl Yost — 11 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching the following HEATH family. Any connection?

James HEATH b. about 1802, Staff, Eng, UK, Convict, m. 1 Apr 1844, Tasmania, Mary EWAN, b. about 1809, Scotland, UK, Convict. James died 1898, Tas.

Children:
I. Elizabeth HEATH b. 1844, Tas, m. 1861, in Tas, Stephen Oak BARKER, b. about 1836, Eng, UK. Elizabeth died 1936, Tas.
II. James HEATH b. 1847, Tas, m. 1867, Sarah MAHAN. James died 1933,Tas.
III. Mary Ann HEATH b. 1849, Tas, m. 1869, Tas, Ralph BONNER, b. after 1839, occupation Shepherd. Mary died 1937, Tas.
IV. John HEATH b. 1851, Tas, d. 1852, Tas.
V. Jane HEATH b. 1853, Tas, m. 1874, Tas, Thomas KIRBY, b. about 1815, Eng, UK, occupation Labourer.

Henningsen

metcalf75 — 20 May 2008 5:53:07 GMT

Can someone please help me to find out if my GG Grandfather was really born in Launceston. His name was George Henry Henningsen and I beleive he was born in the late 1890's. His mother was Anne Kirstine Neils (Neilsen) Henningsen. I have reason to believe that he may have been illegitimate. Can someone please do a look-up for me.
With many thanks
Tanya

Fletchers in Tasmania

maglez1 — 16 May 2008 9:08:43 GMT

My Fletcher connection is WILLIAM H FLETCHER
born in Tasmania in 1841
I have him in the 1861 English census for 1861
A lodger from Van Diemans Land living in Liverpool Lancashire. An Articled Solicitor. I have been able to follow him and his wife and family through to the 1901 census and now I am very interested to know who his parents were. I would be very pleased to hear from anyone who may have knowledge or a connection. Margaret Fletcher in N.S.W.

Mary Rebecca King

Sosho — 20 May 2008 7:20:54 GMT

Mary Rebecca KING born 30 April 1854 in Sassafras, Tas.
d. 9 Dec 1935 in Ulverstone. Mary married Lyndon or Linden George Shadbolt on 21 Sep 1975 at Port Sorell.

Looking to find our more about Mary Rebecca and her family.

Michael Haberle

detectivenet71 — 27 Jul 2003 4:00:03 GMT

I'm looking for anyone who can assist me with the following family.

Michael Haberle (b) circa 1816 Germany married Catherine Siglery? in Deloraine Tasmania 1896. I have found 7 children but cannot be certain if their parents are infact Michael Haberle & Catherine Siglery.

Caroline Haberley (b) 1842 (m) 1859 Michael Gafney
Louisa Caroline Haberley (b) 1849 (m) John W Sutton 1871
Louis Haberle (b) 1851 (m) Ada Alice Metcalf 1879
Ada Alice Haberle (b) 1855 (m) William Kent Watts 1891
Mary Haberley (b) 1858 (m) John Miles 1876
Emily Haberley (b) 1858 (m) George John Banfield 1885
Thomas Haberley (b) 1862

Not sure where the children were born but they all married in Tasmania.
Hoping someone will be able to help me.

John MOWAT

Arthur INGLE — 8 Aug 2004 11:37:27 GMT

John Mowat a free settler from Scotland arrived on the Minerva in Hobart, Australia in 1832.He married Jane Rankin at St Lukes, Richmond in 1837. Shortly after they settled at Hamilton and he was licensee of a hotel for several years. He then became a small time farmer at Hamilton.There were 9 children but 5 died of TB. The only surviving child to have children (13) was Kenneth who married Agnes Jane Smith in 1868 at Mr Priest's house in Hobart.Kenneth and family migrated to Gippsland - first to Woodside then to Stradbroke where he farmed till his death in 1917. He and Agnes are buried in the Sale cemetery.Agnes Smith was a daughter of Thomas Smith and Sarah Priest. Sarah's father was Thomas Priest, an ex convict from Norfolk Is.

RESEARCHING

petervarnold — 6 Jun 2004 3:32:32 GMT

I'm willing to share information on the Tasmanian families listed,

Elizabeth Picken

Robin Hoffmann — 6 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Elizabeth Picken was born c.1845 in Hobart. Her parents were William Picken and Elizabeth Arnold. In 1863 Elizabeth Picken married Thomas Grigg at Maldon, Victoria. The marriage certificate states that William Picken was a miner, as were Thomas Grigg and his father William Grigg (both from Cornwall, England). The marriage certificate is signed by Elizabeth Picken and one of the witnesses is Amelia Picken.

Elizabeth and Thomas had 6 children in Victoria and then the family moved to Murrurundi, NSW where another 4 children were born.

If anyone knows anything about the Picken family in Tasmania I would be pleased to hear from them.

CUTTRISS

Rhonda Jones — 1 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for families in Tasmania

Barry James Mitchell

royroy89 — 12 May 2008 11:02:11 GMT

Any info of Mitchell name and schott .The names are anyone knowing of Emma Mary Schott married a Jim Schott,Mary was a Austin so Austin as well would be helpful.Also Barry James Mitchell who married Maise Mary Schott in Launceston.Barrys
father was Stewart and his father William from Dundee Scotland.Barrys sisters are Lola and Margaret.Barrys mother was Beryl but not sure of maiden name.I believe Jim Schott
would be a knick name as he was from german background.Anyone with info would be appreciated.

BEDGGOODS of Glamorgan

jeni285 — 3 Feb 2008 1:04:56 GMT

I have hit a brick wall with a cluster of details for the Bedggood family from the East Coast of Tasmania. I am hoping someone may be able to furnish information regarding the following:

1. Death details for Margaret BEDGGOOD(nee Mitchell) born circa 1825 (date of birth based on her admission to the Queens Orphan School on 2 Feb 1850, aged 5).
Margaret married Joseph Bedgood at the school house at Swansea on 28 Jun 1843. In addition to my g grandmother Martha, Joseph and Margaret had 10 children I know of*, they were;
Mary Ann born 1846
Hannah Marie born 1848
Margaret born 1850
Joseph born 1852
John born 1854
Thomas born 1855
Richard born 1856
Charles born 1858
Clarence born 1860
Alice born 16 Apr 1866
A web source gave Margaret's date of death as 17 May 1866(one month after the birth of daughter Alice) but Tas Archives was unable to find any record of Margaret's death and sent marriage cert 1885 for daughter Margaret.

*I am presently awaiting birth registration of several of these Bedggood siblings but at present can only confirm Mary Ann's birth date. The stated ages on the death certificates of Richard and Alice are consistent with the dates I have for these. I think it may be possible that youngest sister Alice may have been the daughter of Joseph's 2nd marriage.

2. Birth details for Martha BEDGGOOD. Martha married James Brown GILLIES in the house of Mr Bedgegood, Templestowe near Seymour, on the 22nd July 1867. Her marriage registration states she was a spinster aged "above 21". Martha died on 24th Nov 1902 at Seymour. Her headstone states her age as 58. A search by Tas Archives was unable to locate birth records for Martha for 1846/7 and registration for sister Mary Ann was sent instead.
On her death certificate her stated bithplace is given as Bicheno and her age is stated as 50; the informant was W.Rust, SI of Police Swansea .

3. Birth details for Ellen Laura (Nell) BEDGGOOD, half sister of Martha. Ellen married William THORNBURY at Queenstown in Jul 1899. Her marriage cert. gives her birth place as Seymour and names her parents as Joseph and Mary Ann BEDGGOOD. Her age is clearly stated as 33 but again a search by Tas Archives for 1866 was unsuccessful (not surprising as Alice Bedggood was apparently born in 1866).

I would also be interested if anyone has details of death or 2nd marriage for Ellen. She was widowed in 1909 when William THORNBURY was killed in a mine accident. She later remarried and lived in Valley Road Devonport from around 1920 til her death sometime after 1940s.

4. Lastly I would be interested in knowing details for the 2nd marriage of Joseph BEDGGOOD (1814-1880) to Mary Ann(Maria Annie). I believe Mary Ann's former surname was BERTRAM but I have not confirmed this.

HARRINGTON

maddyson3 — 12 May 2008 9:26:48 GMT

Hi I have a photo of my great grandfather Louis Arthur Stephens with his friend Clp Harrington. They are in army uniform WWI. I am happy to pass on the photo to his Harrington family.

Cheers Lee

Jones family

roseviewjones — 6 Jan 2005 3:01:11 GMT

looking for info about these surnames in Tassie

Catherine SLATER

cispt2 — 8 May 2008 11:32:04 GMT

Anyone with information about Catherine Slater who arrived from London on the 'William Metcalfe' 1837 in Hobart?

I next have her marrying (as a spinster) Samuel PRIESTLY in Sydney in 1840 - but at this stage I believe she already had a child, Henry (surname unknown) born 1838. This birth date is from Henry's marriage certificate, and I can not find it in the NSW BDM or Tas Colonial records.

Any information would be greatly apreciated.

cheers
matt

Thomas Jackson

Alan King — 7 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

OH what a tangled web we weave.
Does anyone out there know anything about Thomas Jackson (convict) m.Mary Ann Jessop (Jessup) b Lake River Tasmania had children then posibly lived with or married William Millard & had a son David Millard( Father William Millard & mother Mary Ann Jessop),married as a Millard, died as a Millard but registration given as Robinson/Robson as Mary Ann Jessop may have also lived with /married a John Robinson/Robson ( a whaler) Mary Ann Jessop buried in Narrawong cemetry Victoria.

Francis Flexmore

mel_mcg — 25 Mar 2002 11:22:33 GMT

Would like to hear from anyone interested in being part of a news/help letter for descendants of Elizabeth Bruce and Francis Flexmore.

Please email me.

Thanks
Melissa

Goodwin Descendants

JohnAndrewHorton — 17 Apr 2005 9:22:40 GMT

Seeking to exchange information regarding the descendants of Andrew Goodwin and Lydia Munro. The surnames mentioned are those of some known relatives. Look forward to hearing from you...

John Jones

jessie1888 — 7 May 2008 1:58:32 GMT

Looking for information on John Jones who had a daughter with Charlotte Cole, daughter was Sarah Elizabeth Jones b 1/2/1854 in Hamilton can not find anything else about them. They were my G G Grandmothers parents. Also the Branch family is intertwined with my Early/Earley family in Bothwell, Emily Eliza Branch married John James Earely and the Branches were witnesses at my G G Grandparents wedding.

FOY

gdown1 — 8 May 2002 3:10:27 GMT

I'd love to hear from anyone else searching for these names in Tasmania

Hellessey family

tuffytas — 24 Mar 2008 5:09:22 GMT

I am looking for information on the Hellessey family who settled in the Green Ponds district in Southern Tasmania about the early 1800's. Information I have to date is:- Michael Hellessey born 1818 died 1893.
Frederick Hellessey DOB 1859, married Eliza Luck in 1882.
Margaret Francis Hellessey married Charles Cave in 1890.
John Hellessey married Agnes Norris at Brighton in 1884.
Another branch of the Hellessey family lived in the New Norfolk district. Mary Allen - DOB 1876, married Samuel Hellessey DOB 1867. They had 3 sons - Samuel John in 1895, Michael William in 1897 and Frederick Artur in 1899.

William Tew

bernierogers — 27 Jan 2008 11:03:58 GMT

Hi, Looking for William Tew who married Rhoda Boxall 14 Nov 1870 at New Norfolk.
They had 7 children.
Hope someone can fill in the blanks.
Thank You
Bernie

Hudspeth Tasmania

richardhogg125 — 1 May 2008 5:23:51 GMT

Interested in hearing from any perosnwho believes/or knows they are descended from John Maule Hudspeth Tasmanian settler 1798

Alfred DAWSON and Elizabeth GILLAM

Lynne — 8 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any additional information on this couple and their families. Particularly interested to know about Alfred's parents and how he came to be in Van Diemens Land. Was he a convict? child of a convict? or did he arrive free?

Alfred DAWSON, born about 1842, farmer, married Elizabeth Susan GILLAM at St Johns Church Launceston, Tasmania on 30 March 1864. Alfred died 22 July 1878 at Westbury.

Elizabeth Susan GILLAM, daughter of convict Thomas GILLAM and Frances FURNER. Born 21 May 1843 in Launceston district, Glenore? Baptised 30 July 1843 at Westbury. Died 19 June 1926 at age of 83.

Elizabeth and Alfed had five children: Walter William (1866); Catherine Ellen Eva (1868); Harriet Frances Charlotte (1865); Alfred Ernest Albert (1871); Thomas Edward Joseph (1876).

Thanks in anticipation, Lynne

SLATTERY, Mary Jane & Anastasia

DEB_SHEPLEY — 27 Apr 2008 4:19:40 GMT

Am trying to trace Mary Jane Slattery (b. 1863 Melbourne Vic ) & her sister Anastasia Mary Slattery (b. 1874 in Beechworth or Wodonga Vic). Parents were Patrick Slattery & Anastasia (nee Dillon), both from Limerick, Ireland. I have been told by an elderly family memeber that they became Nuns in Tasmania, but I am not sure when. I am trying to trace where they were in Tassie & when/where they passed away. I have traced their sister Bridget Mary (married Robert Somers Bell in 1884, passed away in Adelaide in 1946.

FERGUSSON

jennywoolon — 17 Nov 2005 8:35:02 GMT

Can anyone help me with the following information on children of William George Fergusson & Flor Coombs married 18.6.1868
William Jnr born 11oct 1869 Kingston Married Constance Louise Foster if any children to this marrage

girl born 1878 No name recorded
Girl b 1870 No Name recorded
Katie Fergussion born 1874 kingston
girl b 1882 No Name recorded
Madeline Fergusson B 1880
Son born 16 April 1872 No Name Recorded
son born 5 Aug 1882 No Name Recroded
Thomas Fergusson 15.2.1879
Joshua George Leslie Fergusson married Emma Luckman 1885
children Edith Isbella may Fergusson born 26.12.1885
Joshua george Leslie born 26.12.1885
the information I would like if there is marrage, birth, death dates and places, all information is grately appreciated many thanks
Jenny

Youl William - Descendants

bobkwangi — 25 Apr 2008 5:25:44 GMT

Bob Starling the family historian for the descendants of the Reverend John and Jane Youl, the first appointed Anglican Minister to Port Dalrymple, is looking to identify with descendants of the children of William Youl and Emma Charlotte Youl (nee Goodwin).William was the 4th born child. Specifically I am looking to identify with descendants of:

Jane Youl marriage to George Davy 15/8/1878 registered Launceston - there were two daughters

Mary Ann Youl marriage to William Turner 7/5/1874 registered St Andrews Evandale - there was 1 child

Emma Youl marriage to John Wethbourne Dick 20/5/1880 registered Baptist Church Perth - child John Dick - 2nd marriage to William James Bye 24/6/1891 Perth - 1 child William Edward Bye

Elizabeth Youl marriage to Ralph Bonner 10/3/1879 St Lukes Campbell Town - there were 4 children

Emily Youl marriage to Henry Vernon Jackson 9/1/1878 Kingston House Tasmania - there were 11 children

Clara Youl spouse Thomas Kaye - 1 child Louisa - 2nd marriage William Henry Jenkin 5/11/1885 Evandale - no identified children

William John Youl marriage to Adelaide Bakes 21/7/1886 St. Marks Deloraine - there were 7 children

Louisa Youl marriage to George Morgan 14/6/1883 Kingston - there were 5 children

Herbert William Youl to Mary Hannah Lobb 29/10/1896 Wesley Church Launceston - there were 5 children

Henry Walter Youl marriage to Frances Ellen Scott 6/8/1887 St. Thomas Avoca - there were 11 children

John Richard Youl marriage to Elizabeth Armstrong 1887 NSW - no identified children - 2nd marriage to Elizabeth Smith 1926 - 1 child Dorothy Youl born 1927

Please direct any information or enquiries to:

Bob Starling
bobkwangi@optusnet.com.au
Lake Macquarie NSW

Hannah Bonney

bobkwangi — 24 Apr 2008 10:46:04 GMT

My name iS Bob Starling and I am the family historian for the Youl family. I am trying to determine the ancestors of a Hannah Bonney who married an Ebenezer Youl at St Andrews Church Perth on 6/8/1850. I believe Hannah could be the daughter of Henry Bonney and Ann Lowe who married on 27/9/1822 with Hannah being born on 4//8/1825.

If my facts are correct, Hannah is the daughter of James Lowe and Mary Standley.

There is reference to these names on www.ayton.id.au/gary/genealogy/Lowes.htm web site.

I understand that Henry arrived on the Duke of Wellington on 1818 presumably as a free settler? Perhaps he was one of the regimental soldiers on this ship as it carried convicts.

The Westburyhistorical.org.au/Link%20to%20Chronologu.htm web site has a Henry Bonney as the District Constable and Pound Keeper. Are they the same persons?

Is there anybody out there that is able to confirm these facts and if so would you have any additional information on Bonney, Lowe and Standley families.

Ebenezer Youl was the youngest son of the Reverend John and Jane Youl. The Reverend was the first Anglican Chaplin appointed to Port Dalrymple and was responsible for the development of St. John's Church Launceston. Ebenezer was also the youngest brother of Sir James Arndell Youl who inherited the Youl Symmons Plains property from his father the Reverend and still remains in the family name. James Arndell was my Gggrandfather.

Ebenezer and Hannah moved to Yambuk Victoria where they became well established graziers.

Bob Starling
Youl Family Historian

Thomas Jones Thomas

gfraser71 — 3 Nov 2002 10:20:29 GMT

Looking for information of descendants.

Bonney Henry Atkins

bobkwangi — 23 Apr 2008 7:33:32 GMT

Henry Bonney married Ann Low 27/9/1822 Hobart Registration and produced Hannah Bonney born 4/8/1825 Hobart registration.
Hannay married Ebenezer Youl on 6/8/1850 at St. Andrews Perth and moved to "Yambuk" Victoria where she died in 20/6/1913.
How Henry Bonney and Ann Low entered Tasmania remains a mystery. As I live in NSW, access to Tasmanian records is rather difficult and any help would be appreciated.
Bob Starling
Youl Family Historian

John Lankshear to VDL in 1825 to 1832

RonLankshear — 21 Apr 2008 6:57:10 GMT

Card Index at SAG has John Lankshear plus another person as an assisted emigrant to Van Diemen's Land with a grant of 20 pound. He is a brewer.
It is dated 1825 with 32 alongside which I suppose could refer to the 1832 migration scheme. Or might mean between those years.

I would love to know more about John but can find nothing else. Except in 1844 and 1845 a Mr Lankshire travels a couple of times between Port Phillip and Sydney.

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Then another John Lankshear b1841 arrives c1858 or the mainland and gets bailed up in 1861 and married in 1863.

And of course there was Harriett Lankshear who arrived Hobart with Dr John Margetts and wife Mary (Lankshear) in 1823 - but my current request is for this card which says John Lankshear and a brewer
Thank You Ron

Samuel Munday

donnajacobson_1 — 4 Apr 2008 7:41:32 GMT

Looking for any information on the deaths of Samuel Munday and his wife Mary Ann (nee)Roberts. I have Samuel's Death as being 1892 but don't know where he is buried.Also i have no information on his wife, ie no death at all.
any info would be wonderful.
Donna

James Hill

dijohnhill — 9 Jun 2005 4:31:57 GMT

Looking for descendants of James Hill and Lydia Kemp married in Launceston 1834. Children were Eliza 1838, Lavinia 1840, William Frederick 1842, John 1847, David 1849 and James 1851.

jenkins in tassie

kimkevingeard — 9 Apr 2008 6:05:01 GMT

can any one help with info into a william jenkin born
about1835 married a mary stock 1848-1936, i would
think that they came from the derwent valley area.
in particular there perents names and date of b,m,d
thank you one stuck g,g,g grandson

GILLAM

Lynne — 30 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Interested in these families in Tasmania. Willing to share information. Regards, Lynne

More Brick Walls

Barry Russell — 20 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Just thought I would post all my family lines again.. never know when we might get a new researcher looking at the list..!!
Any information at all on the above surnames would be most welcomed. I would love to get some really old photos of these people.

Barry in overcast Hobart, Tasmania.

ARTHUR Charles

A. Holloway — 5 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I serching for information on any of the above surnames.
Charles Arthur married Mary Allen Reibey and want to find out who children married.
Any info.

Moore Allen

valerie davis — 23 Nov 2001 10:30:51 GMT

Looking for information on these families that lived in the Sorell and surrounding districts. Moore Allen Robert Brown Maria Newitt Laurence Holden Robert Mckie.Any help would be appreciated.

Ducie/Doocey/Doucey

pip39 — 12 Apr 2008 10:26:44 GMT

Patrick Doocey (b 1830 Cork, Ireland-d 1912 Evandale, Tasmania) came to Tasmania as convict arriving 1849. Lived in Evandale (Morven) area and married Hannah Hogan (b 1841 Ireland - d Evandale, Tasmania 1898).Interested in tracing Patrick Ducie's family, Garratt Ducie, Keily, Patman, Casey, Kaye, Hogan, Walsh and Chisholm families as related to Ducie.

Rajah Convicts

TrudyCOWLEY — 11 Apr 2008 9:40:34 GMT

I'm interested in making contact with any descendants of female convicts transported on the 'Rajah' to VDL in 1841.

Trudy

BETSEY BESS MILLSOM

raymondfacer1 — 10 Apr 2008 8:00:55 GMT

Sailed from Plymouth to Hobart in 1917 I think. She married in Australia. She was born in Rotherham, Yorkshire in 1885.
Travelled to Hobart to take up work as a housekeeper.

JOYCE

Graeme Williams — 30 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Thomas JOYCE married Mary Ann STEPHENS 1860 in Westbury, TAS. Had children Martin, Henry, Austin, Bridget, Mary Ann, William and Thomas.Austin joyce married a Sarah Matthews 1900 and lookinf for descendants.

GREEN James

wastepump — 19 Sep 2003 5:42:59 GMT

James Green born 1820 m Matilda Butcher
Children
George
Maria
Maryanne
John
Sarah
James

GEORGES in Tasmania, Australia

Leoni31 — 9 Sep 2002 5:27:45 GMT

I would like information on the GEORGE family history in Tasmania and mainland AUSTRALIA but would like to link up with other family surnames such as CORDWELL, WAKEFIELD with ancestors in ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, IRELAND and GERMANY. Anyone with any family history on any of these names are most welcome to contact me.

Ikin

RosemaryCampbell1 — 17 Dec 2003 12:17:36 GMT

I have Thomas Moore Ikin and Ann Anson in my direct ancestry (my gggrandparents). I'd love to know what information you have and I'd be happy to share what I have.

Robert Dove

SuezyD — 26 Mar 2008 8:59:12 GMT

Any information regarding this couple would be greatly appreciated. I wish to find their parents and their movement to VDL.
Both born about 1854, Married about 1876 and had 6 children. DOVE EDITH ANNIE
DOVE EMILY MABEL
DOVE CHARLES NORRIS
DOVE LESLIE JOHN ROBERT
DOVE GEORGE DOUGLAS
DOVE PERCY JAMES

REGAN Thomas Joseph

CherylTowers75 — 2 Apr 2008 9:36:01 GMT

I am trying to confirm the birth of Thomas Joseph REGAN born 1854 Launceston, death certificate states Mary surname unknown as the mother.
Thomas married Iselina Brown in 1891 in Hobart.

Thomas Mackey

MargaretJohnson100 — 18 Mar 2008 11:40:27 GMT

I am researching Thomas Mackey and his wife Brigid Fitzpatrick who migrated to Tamania about 1855. Also Thomas brothers Michael and James and three sisters Brigid, ary and Unknown.
Margaret

Capt. Frederick Carrington & Madge (Mary) Lees

ianbe — 31 Mar 2008 11:33:22 GMT

Looking for descendants of Captain Frederick Carrington b.1849 Norfolk ENG to William Carrington & Mary Bullion. He was a seaman & later master of the South Australian Government ships SS Lady Palmerston & SS Governor Musgrave in the 1880s. In 1886 he moved to Melbourne & was master of the PS Newcastle, SS Nelson & SS Coogee. In 1895 in Melbourne he married Madge (Mary) Lees of Launceston & had 5 children including, Frederick Deacon b.1893 St Kilda Vic d.1915 Gallipoli, Cyril Pullen b.1895 Windsor Vic d.1974 Launceston Tas, William Lucas b.1897 St Kilda Vic d.1965 West Hobart Tas, Bevis Ody b.1898 St Kilda Vic d.1918 France, Ody Jack b.1902 St Kilda Vic d.1998 Subiaco WA. Frederick was killed on 25 Dec 1903 when the SS Coogee collided with the barque Fortunato Figari in fog off Cape Schanck. He was buried at Melbourne general cemetery leaving his family in St Kilda. The family seem to have moved to Tasmania. Cyril m.1922 Marjorie Marsden in Launceston, William m.1922 Edna Howell in Launceston, Ody m.1936 Isobel Waldeck in Northam WA. Madge (Mary) Carrington possibly d.1943 Launceston.

ALVIE HANSON

thylacene — 25 Mar 2008 6:21:56 GMT

Am trying to track down details of long lost Grandmother.
If anyone has access to Federation index For tasmania could they look up something for me please?

Alvie Hanson Born 1910 Approx
Married Leonard Hedley Moore (not sure what year)

would love to get as many details for Alvie as possible.

cheers

Vessel "SWAN"

whitenoel — 30 Mar 2008 9:53:22 GMT

Appreciate any information of the arrival of the Vessel Swan to Tasmania about mid 1840s. Looking for passengers WHYTE/WHITE.

Many thanks,

Noel

John Roach

tobar1 — 18 Aug 2005 9:45:40 GMT

Hi. I would love to hear from anyone that has connections
to the Roach or Wright families from Tas. Around the Richmond and Colebrook, Area. Great Grandfather John Roach
married Elizabeth Wright July 2 1877 Colebrook Tas.
They had 8 Children Mary ann 1897, William john 1879,
Thomas benjamin 1881, Olive frances 1883,Ellen margaret 1886
Martin Edward 1888, John joseph 1890, Clarence ambrose 1892.
All born in Richmond Tas. Mary ann married Benjamin Sage
1897. Thanks Barb Roach ( Vic. )

ROBINSON

Judi_Gibson — 23 May 2002 5:04:06 GMT

Researching these ancestors of Tasmania. Robinson, Clark and Green are from the Hobart areas. Page, Prewer, Goss,Hutchins,Ralph,Boyer, Hillier and Wadley are from the Westbury areas.

STANFORD Audrey Jessie May

Sharyn Wright — 10 Dec 2001 9:35:16 GMT

Since my original message I have found that Audrey Jessie May STANFORD was the mother of my grandmother. The Hobart Family History Society helped me. On my grandmother's birth certificate it stated she was Aubrey. I have found that Audrey's mother was Margaret Stanford whose parents were Richard Stanford and Bridget (nee Kelly) from Ireland. Margaret had sisters Ellen and Bridget born in Ireland and brothers Thomas and Patrick born in Tasmania. Ellen married a Mr Mackey. Does anyone have any further information on this family? Audrey was born in Tea Tree Tasmania in 1887.

WATTS

Margaret Lavery — 24 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any info on William Watts born in Ramsbury Wiltshire England in 1811 and brother Thomas born 1819 - need any details on their parents or other siblings. Thomas married Mary Ann Alexander in Tasmania had two children Thomas William, Elizabeth Ann. When he died Mary married his brother William (3rd May 1860) and they had nine children.

They lived in Flowerdale area near Wynyard.

MATHER William

Sosho — 23 Jun 2001 1:52:00 GMT

William Mather and his children Catherine, Grace, Alexander, Helen, Betsy arrived on "Storm Cloud" in 1855. William was a tinsmith in George Street, Launceston.
Are there any descendants researching ?

Miller Family Riana

Sunset1111 — 25 Mar 2008 4:05:15 GMT

I am trying to find out info on John and Ethel Miller who lived in Riana John died in 1960.

Joseph Loveridge

rosalind_dixon — 25 Mar 2008 12:11:30 GMT

I am trying to trace my ancestor Joseph Loveridge who was transported for pig stealing to Tasmania on the Gilmore in 1839. I have traced him on several convict listings and have also traced a marriage between Joseph Loveridge and Emma Lloyd in 1849 in Longford and then the trail runs cold. Is there any one out there who can give me more info?

Emma Munday

akings02 — 24 Mar 2008 7:53:48 GMT

I'm hoping someone might be able to help me untangle the knot of different Munday families in my tree...

My 3rd Great Grandmother was Emma Munday b. 17th April 1858
on the tasmania pioneer Index she is the daughter of John Munday and Eliza Phillips, the other children on the index to this couple are: Rebecca, Charlotte, Joseph, Edmund Jonas, John Henry, William and Eva Jeanette.
I cannot find the marriage of the parents.
I thought John Munday was the son of George Munday (convict) and his with Sarah Free, the only thing that seemed odd was that in other peoples family trees Eliza's year of birth was around 1819 and John's as 1829. Until I thought everything over again and realised that buried at St Marks, Pontville cemetery is Eliza d.1901 , John d. 1902 with daughter Charlotte d.1919 however in the Victorian Index John Munday son of George Munday and Sarah Free died in Guildford Victoria in 1911.
Added to this is that buried with Eliza, John and Charlotte is one of George and Sarah Munday's Great grandsons Alfred Oswell Munday.
John and Eliza on the trees that don't follow the George and Sarah Munday line seem to have extra children, however I am unable to find the births on the Index.
I've looked at a few possible ideas but I am hoping someone may have records that confirm links to what family my John Munday links into.

Freeman

matthew19901 — 7 Sep 2007 5:57:29 GMT

My Freeman ancestors come from Beaconsfield and Sorell area.My Isaac ones come from mainly south of Tasmania.My Kemp ones come from Sorell Nugent Forcett area.My Snow ancestors from Hobart.Jones comes from Forcett Sorell Area.William Snow married Sophia Frazer they where both convicts.Richard Kemp married Mary Deal they where both convicts.James John married Martha Medlicott in Wales they had eleven children some who stayed here in Tasmania when James and Martha moved to New South Wales in the late 1880`s.Please contact me if anyone has rellies by these surenames that come from these areas. Rhonda Rose...

James Madden

Maureen Smith — 6 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I'm a G-g-grandaughter of James Madden (b Loughrea Co.Galway)& Catherine Madden (nee McNally), & g-grandaughter of James Durkin (b. Co. Sligo Ireland)& Emily Durkin, all of Tasmania, Australia.