This is my first posting, and is the only interest I have. My GGGrandfather, John Harper, CAME FREE on board the first sailing in 1820. I know many names of those on board from the 1828 census, but I need more to locate his roots in UK. His father was said to be a Colonel in the British Army and John is said to have been born in Chelsea. Does anyone know for sure whether a passenger list exists, or not? Does anyone have any clues about the Military connection? I have done so much work on my tree in Australia and am frustrated by this brick wall. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Ron Harper Sydney, Aus

----- Original Message ----- From: "RON HARPER" <reprahnor@optushome.com.au> To: <AUS-IMMIGRATION-SHIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: 04 February 2002 18:28 Subject: [AUS-IMM-SHIPS] CASTLE FORBES 1820 VOYAGE > > > My GGGrandfather, John Harper, CAME FREE on board the first sailing in 1820. I know many names of those on board from the 1828 census, but I need more to locate his roots in UK. > His father was said to be a Colonel in the British Army and John is said to have been born in Chelsea. > Does anyone know for sure whether a passenger list exists, or not? Hi Ron, If anywhere it would be at NSW State Records, Globe St, The Rocks or out at Kingswood Any ref in the Colonial Secretaries Correspondence indexes now on line to 1825 ?? > Does anyone have any clues about the Military connection? If correct the PRO at Kew in England should have British Army records Bye Marg Morters Beautiful Central Coast of NSW Australia