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Bridget RYAN

kelquad20 — 2009-11-09 21:26:44Z

hello
after information on Bridget Ryan born 1826 had children to Elijah simpson born 1825 who arrived on the john renwick in 1843 ref con33/1/38
children
Elizabeth Hannah Simpson born 1859 Tasmainia
john elijah simpson born 1854 Tasmainia
regards Elizabeth kelton

Re: Alicia Sproule

sjhollis62 — 2009-11-09 09:55:50Z

Hi

I think you have your Alicia's mixed up. I am a descendent of this family as well, we share Adam Sproule and Maria Orpen. I have spent a lot of time researching this family up and down and think I have finally got them sorted out.

I dont hae my notes at the moment but I can give you a general gist. First of all the family was notoriously bad with names. We have Sproul, Sproule, and Sprowles all in the same family and changing left right and centre.

Adam had a daughter called Alicia. He also had two sons called Edward and Adam William amongst others. Edward had a daughter called Alice born in around 1877 to Martha Bayly/Bailey/bayley daughter of Alfred Bayley from Longhope. Adam William had a daughter in 1879 called Alicia to Alice Bradley the son of George Bradley from Sheffield.

Alice sometimes called herself Alcia and sometimes Alice. Alicia appears to have done the same. Later to complicate matters, Edward remarried and had a further daughter who he also named Alice.

Alice/Alica Sproule/Sprowle the daughter of Edward and Martha was married in Sydney to Auguste Lamotte in 1899. They ended up in kalgoorlie and were my great grandparents. There appears to have been some conflict in the family because i found little records of contact between Alica/Alice Lamotte and her tasmanian relatives. In fact one record I found listed her as dying as a spinster in tasmania in the correct year. Alicia Sproule, daughter of Adam and Alice died in NSW as a spinster.

I can supply the proof of this if you wish and can gie you other details if you wish. It has taken a long time to sort out, I spent 6 months researching George Bradleys line only to discover I was wrong

Re: Adam Sproule

sjhollis62 — 2009-11-09 08:58:35Z

I am also descendent of Adam

Feel free to contact me on sjhollis@hotmail.com

Re: Arthur Charles William VINCE

MardiEaton — 2009-11-09 02:29:34Z

Hi,

I have quite a bit of Info on the Vince family, also Knop and Crane.

Email me on mardi@curiousbydesign.net

Cheers,
Mardi

Re: Harriet Turner and Barnes family Tasmania

heddy56 — 2009-11-09 00:58:23Z

Hello
George and Sydna are my grandparents through my father Geoffrey George Sydney who has 1 sister Elaine.
Gladys and Dorothy are his sisters I am unaware of a second son. I have a sister and brother. 2 cousins through Elaine.
Geoffrey is now deceased.20th feb 2005
I am willing to be contacted if interested. thanks Helene

Re: Joseph John BENJAMIN

williamwooding71 — 2009-11-09 00:54:40Z

hi.and thanks,i have info on j.j.benjamin and the murrays but nothing on his father and mothers side,i am also mainly looking for info on john dawsons(married elsie may}history immigration etc. regards bill.

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tasgenweb — 2009-11-08 22:22:25Z

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Re: James Armstrong

meghelentom — 2009-11-08 04:24:36Z

Hi Andrew,

I can't answer your specific questions, but would love to share notes with you. I'm trying sort out all the Armstrongs from the Wynyard - Somerset - Burnie district. I suspect they are linked, but I haven't worked out exactly how. My Great Great grandfather was Richard Armstrong, a convict. He married Julia Burke in 1855 and they moved to Table Cape (Wynyard). They had six children, including a James, b 1869. I can't see how they are related to your James Armstrong, apart from they seems to be in a similar district, have children with similar names, and have interconnections with similar families.

I'm wondering if, after Richard got his ticket of leave, he was joined in Tasmania by siblings, nephews or cousins.

I believe Richard was born about 1821 and may have come from Ironbridge in Shropshire, England.

Re: FINN family in Tasmania

helenj120 — 2009-11-07 11:55:41Z

Hi Ali
My Helena FINN was born in Tasmania & I cannot believe that I have found your name researching the same. I have been hunting for years for a connection. I would love to hear from you to exchange info. My husbands ancestor was George Livingstone & Helena Finn.Her parents were Richard & Ellen FINN
My email address is helen-j@iinet.net.au
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Helen

Re: WH Sands

Julleigh — 2009-11-07 09:30:28Z

Hi
Such a lot of information overshadowed by so many words!
Why not extract all the details you have and put them into a diagram with a time scale and try to construct a tree. You will quickly see what fits and what doesn't

Re: WH Sands

dj72green — 2009-11-07 08:51:10Z

Do you have William Arthur's birth cert? William was still a convict until Jan 1856, so it should give some indication that he was not a free man. Did William and Clara marry in Tas?

William Sands' indent gives his wife's name as Harriet ( W. Har t, living at Brighton) and sister Ann living at his native place, i.e. Mayfield. There is a marriage for a William Sands in the Mayfield district in the December Qtr of 1847. Five other people were married in the same quarter, but there is evidence from the census that they are all accounted for except for a female named Harriet May. I don't know if this is your marriage, but it would be worth getting the certificate for this William's father's name, occupation and witnesses. I cannot find this couple in 1851, but there is a Harriet Sands living in Brighton as a domestic servant. She says she is unmarried, but that doesn't necessarily discount her. The William who married Frances Hall appears on later censuses.

As always there are a few Williams to choose from, but there was a William Sands with an only sister Ann born to Joel and Ann Sands. He was baptised in 1827, but could have been born a few years before that. Your William's age is given as 16 when he served his 6 weeks for pinching rabbits in 1843 (Criminal Registers). The reason that William and Ann were the only children is that Joel was transported to NSW in 1829.

If you haven't already, I suggest you contact some of the people who have trees posted with Sands from Mayfield as they may be able to at least eliminate some of the Williams born around that time.

By the way, if you haven't seen it, the IGI has a Clara Sophia Hart born at Holborn in London in 1837, d/o Joseph and Sophia Hart. Alfred Joseph was baptised on the same day, but born in 1834, and a Frances Eliza born in 1830.

Re: WH Sands

kaysands1 — 2009-11-07 06:26:57Z

Hi, thanks for replying. Now, my husbands Great Grandfather was William Henry, married Clara Sophia. Hubbie's Granddad was William Arthur, married Emma Jane Cook, who died in childbirth, then married Mary Maria Saggers, she died in 1910 in NZ, and he was told that his Granddad died in Melbourne in 1910, but no, he married a Charlotte Bohmer and had 4 or 5 children, whom we know nothing about. You just got ta love families. Friendly lot.

Now we are under the assumption that William Henry is this convict, who comes from Mayfield, who arrived on the Fairlie on the 30 July 1852. We are also under the assumption that he was made a constable and sent to Oatlands, where he was still a bad boy. He married an Ann Wilson on the 6 February 185 in Oatlands. If he was married in UK, is he the one who married Francis????? Ann arrived on the Sir Robert Seppings, sorry for this mistake, on the 18 March 1852 with a freeman called Joseph Barnes. She made application to marry Joseph Barnes & William. William won. Then in 1855 a William Henry is having children with Clara. Same man?? I am at my wits end, have no idea where to go next, completely stumped, as a learner, there is a word HELP. Thanks for replying.

James Armstrong

andrewduniam — 2009-11-07 06:09:16Z

I'm trying to find any information on my great grandfather James Armstrong.He was born about 1851 ,married Frances Carty at Emu Bay 16 Oct 1878 and died 1932 in Somerset Tasmania.
I'm told he was a policeman but was unable to stay in the service due to a riding accident.I'm not sure where he was born or to whom.
Can anybody help?

Re: Agnes BROADBY

mkaplan0 — 2009-11-07 01:28:59Z

To Fryerning. Thank you for your reply. It was shipping records that I was after, of which an earlier replyer was able to help me out. Thanks for your help though.

Re: Agnes BROADBY

fryerning — 2009-11-06 18:33:22Z

Hello,
I might not be understanding your enquiry but the only way to get to Victoria would be by ship, is that what you are asking about?. The interstate arrivals into Victoria records might help, they are on the PRO site. For arrival, her death certificate in Victoria will include years of residence in Victoria and other states.

Fryerning

Re: Joseph John BENJAMIN

fryerning — 2009-11-06 18:22:06Z

What do you need - TAS Pioneer Index has 7 children for Joseph John Benjamin and Clara Makey Murray,Clara's parents marriage and other children born to this couple ie siblings of Clara. Have you already got this information?.

Fryerning

Re: WH Sands

dj72green — 2009-11-06 10:10:03Z

What sort of info are you after? Conduct records and indents for William Sands and Ann Wilson are online at http://portal.archives.tas.gov.au/menu.aspx?search=11 It is interesting that their marriage was approved considering that William stated that he was already married. A check of the birth regs for the children of William and Clara should confirm whether he was the same person - they should give his occupation. Have you seen the marriage application for Ann and Joseph? Did he definitely arrive in Tas on the same ship? The index entry for Joseph just says "free", and the Sir Robert Seppings (not Sir George)came straight from England with female prisoners.

Charles Woods - photos

glennjoy_1 — 2009-11-05 10:33:47Z

Hi. My name is Glenn Woods. I am a decendant of Charles Wood b 1800 married Elizabeth Green b 1802.
I have completed my family tree and put into book form. I have alot of photo's off various family members, but need more to complete the book for future generations. if any Woods family members can help me with a scan or two, I could use these in the book. I can also send a scan of what I have if you need it. Thanks.
glennjoy@netspace.net.au

JOHNSON

2009-11-01 21:29:33Z

Hello,

My family lived in the Huon area in the 1800, but specifically the 1850's. They are all johnsons. What information did you need? I'd be very interested in hearing from someone in England who is researching this! Look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Simon Johnson

James McCormack

2009-11-01 21:28:57Z

Hi Robert ...I have also been researching Cairns, McCormack.
Actually I have been researching James McCormack and Ellen Cairns of Pt Cygnet Tasmania. Ellen Cairns was my great grandmother When James died she married my great grandfather Patrick Roche / Roach. I found she had two children to James McCormack Maria Ann and James who was raised under the name of Roach and for some reason he was never talked about by the rest of the Roach family members after he moved his family to ringarooma.
I would really love to hear from you perhaps you could email me some time. I do know how James McCormack died and also when .

Johanna CAIRNS

2009-11-01 21:28:03Z

Johanna Cairns, James Cairns, Catherine Cairns, Ellen Cairns / Kerrons from Pt. Cygnet, Huon area's .....I have been researching this line and am looking for others who are researching the same.

CAIRNS

2009-11-01 21:25:50Z

I am researching the above names from Pt Cygnet and the Huon District. Any help would be appreciated.

SCOTT

rjsrjs — 2009-11-01 21:31:00Z

I am researching the above name for some-one in England. They appear to be around the Huon area and later in Hobart. Please email me if you want or can add some information.

Many thanks

Rick

William Antone

essexclark — 2009-11-01 21:24:47Z

I noticed your post and was wondering if you have any more informaton on Mary Doolan or her husband Carlos/Charles Antonio/Antony. I am searching for a friend who descends from their son William Antone.
Regards,
Diane

Re: Annie BOWDEN

rawry45 — 2009-10-30 00:11:27Z

I'm trying to traces my gg-greatmother Annie Bowden's background through Aboriginal Community Service which might be helpful.

Ross

WH Sands

kaysands1 — 2009-11-05 10:31:21Z

I need help to locate these 3 people. WH Sands arrived on the Fairlie in 1852. He married a Ann Wilson in Oatlands in 1854. She arrived on the Sir George Seppings with a Joseph Barnes, a freeman from NSW. She made an application to marry 2 men, WH Sands & J.Barnes. Also I am trying to find any info about Clara Sophia Hart. Any info would be gratefully accepted.

Thanking you all

Re: BEDGGOODS of Glamorgan

jeni285 — 2009-11-04 09:59:41Z

Hi Karen
Joseph and Elizabeth married at Swansea on 20 April 1881. In 1882 at the time of the birth of their first child, Ada, Joseph described himself as a farmer residing at Seymour. He is also described as such in the 1904 Tasmanian Post Office Directory. Also in the Directory a Mrs. E Bedggood is listed as the Postmistress at Seymour. This is probably Elizabeth but it could have been Ellen Maria Bedggood, nee Thornbury (another relative of mine) who was the widow of Joseph’s brother Richard (b: 1856 d: 1888)

On the Assessment Roll in the THE HOBART TOWN GAZETTE Dec 21 1880 Joseph Bedgegood (sic) Jun., resident at Blind Creek is listed as the occupier and owner of cottage and 50 acres at Blind Creek. Joseph Bedgegood jun., resident at Doctor’s Creek is also listed as occupier of 208 acres at Doctor’s Creek, 9 acres at Blind Creek and as owner and occupier of a 2 ½ acre allotment at Seymour. He is also listed as the occupier of 60 acres for which the proprietor is listed as the exors of Joseph Bedgegood jun. (?)

As far as I know they had six children:
1. Ada Margaret Fredrica BEDGGOOD b: 13 Feb 1882 in Dist Of Glamorgan. 1919 resident Seymour
2. Elizabeth Maud BEDGGOOD b: 5 Aug 1883 in Dist Of Glamorgan
3. BEDGGOOD b: 30 May 1885 in Dist Of Glamorgan d: 31 May 1885 Glamorgan
4. Arthur John BEDGGOOD b: 4 Sep 1887 in Dist Of Glamorgan d: circa 1947
5. Richard Fredrick BEDGGOOD b: 6 May 1890 in Dist Of Glamorgan d: Aug 1946 - 1914 Farmer
resident Seymour
6. Amy Maria BEDGGOOD b: 17 Aug 1893 in Seymour, Tas d: 27 May 1984 Scottsdale Hospital and
buried Seymour Cemetery. Married George William Thomas McGiveron 1 Nov 1916 Fingal

I hope this is helpful to you. You can find all the information and sources I have for the Bedggoods on my family tree (jenistree ) which is posted at RootsWeb's WorldConnect. Any feedback, corrections or additions welcome.

Regards Jenny

Henry RODD

bsrodd1 — 2009-11-01 21:30:04Z

We believe my husbands ancestor was Henry Rodd, Hobart Tasmania. He was a book seller/ book binder. In a letter he wrote to a newspaper he said he learnt his trade from his brother Thomas.

Re: Joseph McMahon - married twice

lbain142 — 2009-10-29 22:04:29Z

Hi Fryerning
Thanks for the follow up. The bit about Sandhill is interesting and I'll see if I can find out more about the burial ground. Undertaker's or burial ground records sometimes don't survive though. The 'Joseph McMahon' you mention is the correct one - his adult life is reasonably well documented I've found.

I also have been wondering if Sarah Brigg 'formerly Cultchett' (as it states on the CofE microfom record), widow, could be the same woman as Fanny Briggs who m. Joseph in the Launceston RC church six years later. It's conceivable that they were 'formalising' the marriage according to the rites of the RC church - but why would the priest write 'Frances' not 'Sarah'??

I have looked and not found a relevant death record for 'Sarah McMahon' in TAS or VIC.

Someone suggested Sarah and Fanny might be sisters ie Joseph married Frances to look after his small son;) I've found a record of a Fanny Culcheth who was m. 1825 in Surry England to a Leonand Briggs: certainly these names occur in TAS - but that Leonard Briggs didn't die intil 1861. No a 'Sarah Culcheth' of the right age yet.
Ah well the hunt goes on: thanks again for the help
Lexia

Re: James Ryan

janzeu — 2009-11-03 13:59:54Z

Hi Michelle
Thanks for repyling to my message I really think we are researching the same family.
I would be very interested to receive the information you have on Edmund Ryan and Julia Appleby as I don't have much at all I only just found their marriage date and their childrens names and years they were born. I had no idea where Edmund and Julia came from.
Thank you once again. Yes I live in Burnie, Tasmania.
Janet

Edith ROSE

janzeu — 2009-11-02 23:08:44Z

Hi I cannot help you but am wondering if you may have an Edith ROSE in your family. Edith married Cyril DeBelin and they had a family.
Regards
Janet

Re: James Ryan

janzeu — 2009-11-02 08:12:59Z

Hi, Theresa's family consisted of:
1.Dennis b. 1857, 2. Theresa b.1858,3. Thomas b. 1860,4.Edward b. 1862. 5. Alice b. 1865, 6. Julia b. 1868, 7. William b.1871. All were born at Spring Bay Tasmania.
Their parents were: Edward b.1825, Julia Appleby b.1837 they were married at Spring Bay Tasmania 1855.
I have just found this out as I am tracing Alice Ryan who married Charles DeBelin in Launceston Tas, 16th September 1887.
I have no other information but woild be very interested in what info you may have on the Ryan family
Regards
Janet

Rose Family

janzeu — 2009-11-02 07:49:49Z

Hi Could somone please help me I am trying to trace Edith Rose, married Cyril DeBelin and had children. I believe Edith came from around the Dover area in Southern Tasmania.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Janet

Thomas George BASTARD

epicurus_1 — 2009-11-01 21:22:42Z

An ancestor Thomas Barnabas BASTARD of Adelaide was b MSX England 1818 and d 1883 in Adelaide. A son called Thomas George BASTARD moved to Tasmania. He died in Belleverie Tas.

There was in the early 20th century a George Thomas BASTARD who may have came from South Australia and was involved in mining and prospecting. There is a Mercury story at http://tinyurl.com/ylyy66x mentions an Adelaide company. It may be the company only that is South Australian and not G T BASTARD.

Are these 2 BASTARDS the same person?

Re: John Shaw - sources

fryerning — 2009-10-28 10:37:45Z

Hello,
Deaths of John and Mary Ann are from the BDM index of the Launceston Examiner, burial from the Carr Villa Cemetery database, which shows exact sites in the cemetery. John and Mary have not left a will. I have the births from the Tas. BDM Pioneers Index. John/Hector John would seem to be born Feb 1876. Some births are just not registered, someone was too busy that day etc., so that might be the reason. Sometimes second names ie Victor's are just changed by preference along the way - or maybe I just can't read my own notes. A death certificate for Mary and for John would show place of birth and time in the Australia. John would likely be the informant for Mary's death. John, dying later, would probably have details provided by an adult son or daughter which might be less accurate than a spouse's information, being that they have known each other for longer. Death certs. in Tas. are expensive so you might like to delay that option to see if another source might produce a place of birth for John.
Also, and from the Examiner - Jane Elizabeth d. 11 Aug 1887 at Westbury Rd (presumably L'Ton). Thomas William d. 20th May 1896 at parents residence 10 Laura St Launceston. Does that fit with what you have?.

Cheer Fryerning

Re: John Shaw - born Scotland??

fryerning — 2009-10-27 09:09:49Z

Hello,
A few more clues that might be useful - When John Shaw and Mary Ann Higgs marry 8 Oct 1869 adult/adult it is a Church of Scotland ceremony in the home of Mr Seymour. Witnesses are Honora and Thomas Seymour. The children of John and Mary Ann are Phoebe Hull b. 26 Jan 1870 Deloraine, Jane Elizabeth b. 1 May 1871, Thomas William b. 10 Jan 1873, Victor William b. 10 Mar 1875 and Gordon Henry b. 28 Jul 1889.

John might be born in Scotland. The name Gordon suggests Scotland. Hull is probably a family name - maiden name of John or Mary Anne's mother?.

John Shaw d. 26 Mar 1917 age 71 yrs Launceston
Mary Ann Shaw d. 1911 age 66 yrs Launceston
These two people seem to be buried in the same site which would suggest they are your couple and that John was born ~ 1846 and married at age 23 years. Young couples often have a family member as witness ie brother, sister. So absence of, might suggest that John was in Tasmania by himself.

Cheers Fryerning

Re: Joseph McMahon - married twice

fryerning — 2009-10-27 08:49:33Z

Hello,
Marriage record for Joseph McMahon and Frances Briggs 2 May 1849 Catholic Church 46/45 yrs is notated - formerly married in Church of England. So it would suggest same couple, second ceremony, different religion. Joseph is a sadler and the witnesses are Edward Jackson and Elizabeth Jackson.

Death notice in Launceston Examiner for Fanny McMahon 19 Jul 1874 - 69 years old, Longford, funeral to leave St Augustine's Church for The Sandhill at Launceston.

The body must have been taken by train for burial in Launceston. A Joseph McMahon died in Longford 24 Jun 1857, age 54yrs. That would match the age at marriage.

The Sandhill/Sand Hill was a residential area in Launceston
with a burial ground but I do not know if records exist. The undertaker was John Wright. Undertaker/cemetry records might show if they were buried together.

Cheers Fryerning

Re: Charles Bessell

Julleigh — 2009-11-01 06:36:33Z

Hi Nattalie
If I may add just a couple of minor details to research on Charles
- noted in Courier of 24.05.1851 re an impounded cow
- also Courier of 21.06.1853 appointed pound keeper for the Launceston district. His farm named "Pinkie Burn"
- Courier of 10.11.1856 report of a letter to the Assist Police magistrate Georgetown re road repairs signed by Charles together with 13 other land owners.
John George is mentioned in a report in the Courier 01.03.59.
Regards Denis

RALPH David

Julleigh — 2009-11-02 07:35:24Z

Looking for any information regarding David Ralph, arrived in VDL as "assisted" ? immigrant sometime after 1850.

Charles Bessell

nattaliecarr — 2009-11-01 01:20:58Z

Charles Bessell, son of Jefferis Bessell and Elizabeth Martin, was baptised 1 feb 1807 in Bristol, died 5 Aug 1872 at age 65, and was buried 7 aug 1872, cypress street, launceston.
Noted events: Convicted of burglary ,3 aug 1926,Bristol England.Convicted 14 august 1826 20 years old, sentenced hang, orders changed on the 28 august 1826,transported for life Tasmania, aboard Andromeda 1827, bootmaker. 4 years 4mths in chain gang, received 275 lashes, pardon 8 july, 1845.Charles leased 7 acres land on georgetown rd, also purchased 9.14 acres at a cost of 245 pounds in 1849, it may have been known as pinky farm.Brother GEORGE BESSELL, joined Charles in 1854, . Charles Bessell married Ann Johnson (Irish convict, Mexborough, jan 1844,)on 14 feb 1844,in trinity church launceston. First son John George Bessell is my grandma Rachel Amelia Bessell's father.
Ann Bessell died at a young age,35. Charles had more children, with jane johnson, until his death. Jane returned to new zealand with Annie Flora Bessell ,after his death. Ihave much more, including gravesite pics. Anyone wanting more, please contact me!

Re: Elizabeth DOUBLE

kimpinker — 2009-11-04 12:07:21Z

The Elizabeth Frisby you are after is not the above "Elizaveth Double" Strangely enough, there were two Elizabeth Frisby's on the same ship. One was Double and the one we know is the Frisby aka Clitheroe/Glitheroe/Clithers She is on this page of the book:

http://www.notoriousstrumpets.com.au/Strumpets%20page/Highli...

She married John Tamplin.

Let me know what details you are after. :)

Re: Osborne

ella1918 — 2009-10-30 04:29:58Z

Just joined Ancestry and found your post. I have some information regarding Nehemiah Osborne and Maria Osborne. Death certificates for both and birth certificate for their daughter Louisa if you are still looking for information.

Re: John Shaw - born Scotland??

grickle2 — 2009-10-27 23:10:26Z

Thanks Freyerning - great info. Where did you find it? We had hit a total brick wall. How did you find his death and Mary Anne's death? We have as his children almost the same as you but we have Victor James b1875 d 1936 rather than Victor William. We also have Hector John Shaw b 1874 d 1915 at Gallipoli as a child - he is my husband's grandfather - hence the interest in John Shaw. Mary Anne's mother's name was Buckley, so maybe John's mother was Hull. We will investigate further now we have some dates. We also think that he was Scottish as the associated families were predominately Scottish and seemed to follow the Scottish Church quite closely. Thanks again. Would love to know how you found this and why we have a discrepancy as to his children.

Re: John Shaw - sources

grickle2 — 2009-10-31 06:41:20Z

Hate to be a terrible nuisance, but you seem to have access to records which I just can not find. In the same Shaw family line we are seeking info on JOHN THOMSON no birth or death info. no immigration info. Married GRACE PALMER NEE CRAW 1864 at James Craw's residence in Wellington Street Launceston. Independent ceremonies listed on marriage certificate. He is listed as a storeman.
John Thomson and Grace Craw had issue: Percy Ernest Thomson; Archibald Thomson; Eva Florence Thomson (my husband's great grandmother)
Grace Craw 1836-17/5/1886 baptised 8.7.1836 Presbyterian. Daughter of Walter Craw and Jane Robertson. Married Joseph Palmer 1851 in the Baptist Church Launceston. He is listed as carter. Issue Sarah Hane Palmer b.1852; Mary Anne Palmer b 1854; unnamed Palmer b 1857. Joseph Palmer died 1861.
Grace died of apoplexy in 1886 in York Street Launceston. Informant the undertaker, Storrer. She is listed as carpenter's wife.
I have searched on the site you steered us to for their death but can find no trace of either of their deaths. Think if I can get date of death and age maybe I can work back as you did for John Shaw. Love to know how he got to Tas. but have had absolutely no luck. Are you able to help again! We are unbelievably grateful as we have hit a 10 foot brick wall.

Re: Janet PURTON

chriswalker41 — 2009-10-27 21:01:41Z

Regarding Alexander Hutton and Elizabeth Johnston.

I have a Leonard Hutton who was born in Tasmania 1877/78 and emigrated to New Zealand. Leonard's parents are recorded as Alexander Hutton and Elizabeth Johnston.

I am interested in finding out about his family and background.

Re: James Ryan

Michellejackson48 — 2009-11-03 21:59:16Z

Hi Janet,I have too much information to put on a message board, photcopies of documents etc which i can email Michellejackson48@hotmail.com There is a decendent of Alice who works at the Tasmanian Archives in Hobart and she sent me so much info. I visited Hobart from Bendigo and met her and spent time at the archives.If you email me I can send you her email address rather than put it on a message board as not sure she would want me to do that.Edmund was born Thurles, Tipperary Ireland, 1818. Convicted March 1846, transported Tasmania August 1846 on the ship Auckland aged 28.Convicted assault and habitation. Married Julia Appleby (Applebee) 1855 (have photo church they married in).Julia, orphan (read vol 2 Barefoot and Pregnant from your library)
Julia was listed as 17 yrs on ships records but could have been only 14. Where did u get her year of birth as I have not been able to? Was in poorhouse Cork as orphan.Was free settler and worked for Reverand Doctor John lillie in Hobart before marrying Edmund. Both were Catholic, Edmund could read but not write, Julia could do neither. Edmund was not a nice person, had drink and woman problems. They separated and Julia took younger children back to Hobart but can find no further records of her.Older children brought up by family called O'Shea from memory,(will have to
check on that). My grt grandmother was Theressa and my grandmother,Jane was born Kingston 1887. She married John Stewart from Ilse Skye and moved to Wellington ,NZ had 12 children. I moved to Australia 1990 with family and started to research. Have photos of Alice and her family sent by Joyce from Archives, her relation also.
Hope that helps. Great records from archives but all A3 but can post or email or u can get from Joyce, Hobart. Keep in touch glad to help as much as I can.
Regards Michelle

Re: James Ryan

Michellejackson48 — 2009-11-02 10:03:32Z

Hi Janet, I do have quite a lot of info on Edmund (he was sometimes known as Edward) also some on Julia although she disappeared after her marriage broke up and some of her children were brought by another family.I have the ships they came out on and quite a lot of documentation of Edmunds crimes. Julia was one of the orphans from the potato famine who were brought out to Australia. Let me know how much you have and I will fill in the missing pieces such as I have. There is also a relation in Hobart who works for the archives who is related to Alice. I thought Alice married a Stapleton! Anyway I am happy to email you. Are you in Australia? Ryan is a common name and yours may not be the same family. I will; be happy to help in any way. Michelle

Re: BEDGGOODS of Glamorgan

Karen_Mus — 2009-10-30 08:02:52Z

Looking for info on Joseph Bedggood and Elizabeth Rapp's family. They had four children: Arthur, Marie, Richard and Vida

Re: Joseph McMahon - married twice

092729 — 2009-10-29 12:16:20Z

Hello Fryerning and Lexia,

Burial Ground. Not far from Sandhill
Convict/Prisoners'
Peel St., Norwich St. and Rose Lane Corner. at Glen Dhu.
Opened in 1846, closed in 1875.
Present use: Park.
Located: At Southern end of Rose Lane.

Only one I can think of.
Regards MM

Charles Antony

@@melzawhite@hotmail.com — 2009-11-01 21:24:09Z

I am tracing Charles Antony and Mary MacDuel. Charles was a free man. Mary was a convict from Ireland. The two married 30 Nov 1817 in Hobart Tasmania. they have several other names:- Charles Antonio, Carolo Antoni, Mary Dowling and Mary Doolan