Robert HUTTON/ Catherine DOWNEY late 19th century

[gennig]

Hi yelkcub

This is the details from the 'Sacramento' disposal list.
'Sacramento' sailed from Deptford 25th December 1852, wrecked on Point Lonsdale 26th April 1853
Catherine Downey Age: 20 From: Middlesex Religion: CofE Could Read & Write Occupation: Domestic Servant Employed 30th April 1853 by Mr Williams, Brunswick St  Term: 1 mth Pay: 26 with rations
Mary Downey Age: 18 From: Middlesex Religion: CofE could read & write Occupation: Domestic Servant Employed 30th April 1853 by Mr Bancroft, William St, Collingwood Term: 1mth Pay: 20 with rations

Regards


Genni

[yelkcub]

Thanks for that, Genni. I had no idea what the sisters' employment was after their landing in South Australia - I knew the dates of their subsequent marriages, and the fact that they had uncles already in the Adelaide area. Does this mean that their Australian employment was arranged before they left the UK, or did Australians looking for employees 'meet the boat' as it were and pick out likely candidates?
Best wishes from rainy Cornwall
Ian

[gennig]

Hi Ian

As far as I'm aware the employment was arranged when they arrived.  I don't think they left the ship until their employment was procured. 

Catherine & Mary spent at least the 1mth in Victoria because that's how long their contract was for.

Regards


Genni

[yelkcub]

Thanks again - I'm left wondering why, since the sisters had uncles already settled in Adelaide, they did not sail there directly.
Best wishes
Ian

[tropicalj]

As  they  came  to Australia  as asssted  immigrants  it  would  indicate  either  they couldn't afford  the fare  or  saved  their  money and came assisted and  then  were obliged to  work a period time  perhaps?

Jenn

[yelkcub]

I'm sure you're right about an obligation to work - though the sisters were in Victoria barely two months before they jumped onto the 'Onkaparinga' and set sail for Adelaide.
Ian

[Siouxsie]

I am Catherine Hutton's (nee Downey) great great Granddaughter through her son John Thomas' line. I would be very interested in any information about Catherine's parents, siblings and ancestors if anyone has this information.

I have recently embarked  on this family history due to my mothers grave illness (she is a Hutton) and I am keen for any Hutton information.

I don't know how Catherine's husband Robert got from Edinburgh to Melbourne then Adelaide......any clues?

I have attached a photo of Catherine's husband Robert Joseph Hutton.

Many thanks.

[tropicalj]

Hello  thereSiouxsie

Welcome to Roots Chat

Ian (Yelkcub)  is  going  to be so  very  happy  to  hear  from  you.

That's a  lovely  old  photo  when was it taken?

If  you  read  through  the  postings  you  will  get a  lot of background for Catherine  especially  reply  no 14

kind thoughts Jenn

[deeiluka]

Welcome indeed, Siouxsie....

Ian surely will be happy to make contact with you.
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......dee