James WHITTAKER and Matty PICKUP

[Neale1961]

 Just looking at 1905 census for Thomas.
Year of immigration here is 1852, which conflicts with 1900 census
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MLJR-CQC?lang=en


His daughter Mary is with him, but is recorded as wife.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MLJR-KJW?lang=en
NB Transcription does not agree with text on image

[Neale1961]

Found them arriving in USA (recorded in error by “dittos” as Scottish)
8 March 1853 per “Orient” arriving New York, departed Liverpool
•   Thomas Whittaker 25
•   Martha Whittaker 20 (or 24?)
•   Mary Whittaker 2
-      James Whittaker - infant

[haney]

Hi Neale Thanks for that.  Strange coincidence Elizabeth Pickering, nee Whitaker sister of Thomas arrived in NSW in 1881 on a ship called the "Orient" from what I can find.

That needs confirming though.  Strange.  Possibly a different ship as it is a gap of nearly 30 years.

Thanks for your time as usual.  Regards Dianna