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Research in Other Countries => Australia => Topic started by: Happy Hunter on Sunday 26 February 06 22:29 GMT (UK)
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I have come across a Newsday Supplement from December 1969 which is a reprint of the Sydney Cove Chronicle dated 30th June 1790. I am in the process of transcribing same.
As well as some revealing articles on the conditions faced by the First Fleet at the end of their first two+ years in the colony, the paper has "A list of the convicts who set sail from Old England's Shores". The list contains "the names of convicts who were to have sailed, or did sail in the transports Neptune, Surprize, Scarsborough and Lady Juliana".
The list only has name (and in some cases an alias), where sentenced and the term given.
I will be able to forward a copy of the transcription when complete to anyone interested, and in the meantime am happy to do any lookups required.
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Dear Happy,
Our family would love to have a copy of your transcription when complete as we
have an ancestor on the Lady Julianna, one Charlotte Simpson, alias Hall.
Many thanks for your offer,
Shadrach
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Not a problem - Charlotte is listed as you say "Simpson, Charlotte, alias Hall" having received 7 years transportation.
The list doesn't give any other info, but as I said originally the articles written are interesting.
I promise to get into gear and get it finished, as I have been a bit slack lately.
Kerryn
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Thanks Kerryn,
it will be a great addition to our store of knowledge
about Charlotte's world. Incidentally, she was sent to Norfolk Island where she
met and later married Hugh McGinnis. Hugh arrived on the Queen from
Ireland in 1791 and they were eventually sent to Tasmania.
Will look forward to it when you finish,
Helen
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Many thanks Kerryn for the transcript which I received from you to-day.
It's a fascinating read for anyone interested in early Australian history,
especially those of us with convict ancestors. How any of them ever survived
is beyond comprehension.
Thanks for thinking of us all Kerryn,
Helen
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I have come across a Newsday Supplement from December 1969 which is a reprint of the Sydney Cove Chronicle dated 30th June 1790. I am in the process of transcribing same.
As well as some revealing articles on the conditions faced by the First Fleet at the end of their first two+ years in the colony, the paper has "A list of the convicts who set sail from Old England's Shores". The list contains "the names of convicts who were to have sailed, or did sail in the transports Neptune, Surprize, Scarsborough and Lady Juliana".
The list only has name (and in some cases an alias), where sentenced and the term given.
I will be able to forward a copy of the transcription when complete to anyone interested, and in the meantime am happy to do any lookups required.
Dear HappyHunter, I would also love a copy of same. Although my convict ancestor/s weren't on ships mentioned they came at a later date but would have experienced the same rough conditions. Would love to have a read. Thank for you for the thoughtful offer.
My ancestors (as well as many others) came over on James Laing and Parmelia/2 et al, for possible associations of being 'White Boys' in Ireland. Convictions were for 'unlawful oaths' 1830s. AllyCat Downunder.
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Hi Kerryn
I would also like a copy if it's not too much trouble. We have a First Fleet convict, Joseph Tuso/Tuzo who arrived on the Scarborough.
Thankyou for being so generous....... :-*
Cazay
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Hi there
I've just very recently discovered that our family is descended from Charlotte McGiness/Simpson/Hall and her husband Hugh. I would love to make contact with any other people researching these people. If it is possible, I'd also really appreciate a copy of the Sydney Cove Chronicle article if its still available.
Kind regards
Maggie Lambert
Canberra, Australia
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By chance does it mentions First Fleeters other than convicts? I'm descended from Robert Watson, quartermaster from the Sirius.
Les
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Charlotte was my GGG Grandmother. Her son Ralph Dodge was my GG Grandfather. I was at her grave in Sorrell last week.
Have attached photo
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Kerryn,
If you don't mind I would love to read this article. My convict ancestor arrived in 1792 on the 'Royal Admiral'. Many thanks for your generous offer
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I have been unable to reply to some posts recently and have tried to post the transcription, but the file size does not allow it. I have tried removing articles and pictures to reduce the size of the file, but it still exceeds the maximum allowed length. Therefore, if you would still like a copy please write to me at (*), then I can forward by reply. Thanks
Kerryn
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Dear Happy Hunter
I would also very much like a copy of your reprint of the Sydney Cove Chronicle dated 30 June 1790.
My ancestor was on the “Neptune” his name was Thomas Heather/Eather. He was Thomas Heather in England and Thomas Eather in Australia. He and Elizabeth Lee (who arrived on the “Mary Ann” in July 1791) had 8 children in NSW.
I will send you a PM
Regards
Terri
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Hi there
I've just very recently discovered that our family is descended from Charlotte McGiness/Simpson/Hall and her husband Hugh. I would love to make contact with any other people researching these people. If it is possible, I'd also really appreciate a copy of the Sydney Cove Chronicle article if its still available.
Kind regards
Maggie Lambert
Canberra, Australia