Greeting All, I desperately need some help. I am trying to trace the family of my G.G. Grand father Thomas Lewis (a bootmaker from Wales - resident of Merton) who married Mary Coyle (from Ireland - resident of Merton) in the Parish of Rowan in 1845. Witnesses to the marriage of Thomas and Mary were Susanna Miller of Merton & John Weir of Muswellbrook. Thomas was a convict who was assigned to Maitland and appeared in the 1837 muster. Thomas and Mary had the following children Eliza Lewis b 1846 Osman Lewis b 1848 unusual name Henry Lewis b 1850 John Lewis b 1853 Oliver Lewis b 1857 Apart from Oliver and now Elizabeth whose fate I know thanks to a kind person on another board, I can find no record of the other children having married or died. I know they were all still living at the time of Mary's death in 1883. Osman may be common in Wales but it is a very unusual name in Australia- would anybody know a possible alternative that a lad may adopt to survive with us colonials? A whole family can't just disappear - can they? Thanks & Regards Isabelle

Greetings all, I thought I would post all of my Field names in the hope of sparking some recognition or relationship. Looking for information on the following Field family members. M - Rachel b1816 Suffolk d 1900 Windsor NSW F - James b 1815 Suffolk d 1873 Windsor D - Lydia b 1836 Suffolk d 1915 Windsor D - Sarah b 1838 Suffolk d 1856 Windsor D - Matilda b1842 Suffolk d? After 1861 D - Mary Ann b 1845 Suffolk D - Mary A b 1854 Windsor d 1934 D - Elizabeth b 1856 Windsor d 1892 Quirindi GD - Un-Named Female b1856 Windsor born to Lydia D - Louisa Ann b1857 Windsor d1938 Windsor GD - Un-Names Female b 1857 Windsor born to Lydia GS - Thomas H Field b 1861 Windsor born to Matilda One more that I can't place yet Mary Ann Field b 1902 place unknown d1981 Windsor parents unknown Thanks Isabelle

Yes, I recall that now, will look into it. These deaths were all children though - no adults in the family died during this period that I am looking at. Thanks again, Glynis ----- Original Message ----- From: "anne marie mobbs" <asnedden@bigpond.com> To: <AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [H,H,HV] Deaths > Hello Glynis, > > There was some talk a few months ago that T.B was raging in the Hunter from > about 1875 - 1885 > > ANNE > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: scott <sunchase@iprimus.com.au> > To: <AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 10:14 AM > Subject: [H,H,HV] Deaths > > > > Could sks tell if there was some sickness in the Maitland area in 1878? I > have five children of Robert and Margaret Anderson who died between the 20th > Sept and 7th Oct 1878. > > Many thanks in advance, > > Glynis > > > > > > > > Glynis R Wheeler > > ICQ: 125864276 > > sunchase@iprimus.com.au > > > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Hello Glynis, There was some talk a few months ago that T.B was raging in the Hunter from about 1875 - 1885 ANNE ----- Original Message ----- From: scott <sunchase@iprimus.com.au> To: <AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 10:14 AM Subject: [H,H,HV] Deaths > Could sks tell if there was some sickness in the Maitland area in 1878? I have five children of Robert and Margaret Anderson who died between the 20th Sept and 7th Oct 1878. > Many thanks in advance, > Glynis > > > > Glynis R Wheeler > ICQ: 125864276 > sunchase@iprimus.com.au > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Would sks with the NSW BDM CD-rom mind looking up any children born to Hugh and Lillieth ANDERSON between 1911 and 1916, please? Many thanks in advance, Glynis Glynis R Wheeler ICQ: 125864276 sunchase@iprimus.com.au

Hello Lesley, I am looking for a Charles Gibson, son of Charles George Gibson and researching another son Archibald Henry Gibson, who was Officer in Charge of Newcastle Customs during late 1920's. The family all came from Plymouth, England. >I have Gibson's in my line, all from around Newcastle area. >Who are you looking for?..Lesley Helen Kennett researching Bewick, Broughton, Downey, Earnshaw, Keightley and Gibson Families of Newcastle NSW. Atherton, Qld. ----------------------------------------

Dear Gwen, Thank you for your kind offer regarding the forwarding of the text from the "Adeline Directory of NSW. I am searching for a Charles Gibson, and would appreciate the information on this entry. I am also delighted to see my ggrandfather, Stewart Keightley, listed, who was Manager of the Newcastle Coal Company. (My middle name is Keightley!) Sincerely, Helen K Kennett researching Bewick, Broughton, Downey, Earnshaw, Keightley and Gibson Families of Newcastle NSW. Atherton, Qld. ------------------------------------------------------ >There are entries in the Aldine "Centennial History of NSW", 1888 >(F.Morrison) for the following: > >Charles Gibson of New Lambton, and his relative John Gibson of Newcastle, >also Robert Gibson of Newcastle. There is a Stewart Keightly of Newcastle >entry -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Could sks tell if there was some sickness in the Maitland area in 1878? I have five children of Robert and Margaret Anderson who died between the 20th Sept and 7th Oct 1878. Many thanks in advance, Glynis Glynis R Wheeler ICQ: 125864276 sunchase@iprimus.com.au

Dear Pat, Thankyou for that information.Greatly appreciated. Gives me a place to start digging.....Lesley

Dear Listers, As if I haven't got enough to do with my time I have decided to try and gather names of people who were buried by my gggrandfather and his sons, mentioned above. The firm started abt 1850 at South Head Rd, then Oxford Street and also Newtown, and continued in the family until 1975. It is still an operating company but is now owned by an American firm of undertakers. Some years ago I attempted to find some records for the firm but were told that they had all been taken to the tip when new management took over. If you have anyone buried by my family I would love to hear from you and hopefully I can build up a database which would be available to all. Some burials would have been performed by my Dad's grndfather Henry and also by his gtuncle William who died in 1900. Please contact me if you can help, either by sending photocopies to me, by scanning or by emailing me data. Many thanks in advance Sandra Armstrong in Maryborough Qld ( nee Dixon)

----- Original Message ----- From: "scott" <sunchase@iprimus.com.au> To: <AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb .com> Sent: 01 July 2002 20:40 Subject: [H,H,HV] Parish birth record numbers > Could sks enlighten me on where the death of a person would have been registered if the Parish Registration Number is V18481005 33B/1848? Hi Glynis This is more a burial record . Civil registration didnt start in NSW till Jan 1856 So would be no death registration Any record in the NSW PI with a V prefix is a church record Bye Marg Morters Beautiful Central Coast of NSW Australia

Could sks enlighten me on where the death of a person would have been registered if the Parish Registration Number is V18481005 33B/1848? Many thanks in advance Glynis Wheeler Glynis R Wheeler ICQ: 125864276 sunchase@iprimus.com.au

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Evening All, Just a reminder that we have been experiencing some minor delays with the 'mail' over the past few days, due to Rootsweb upgrading their servers to new hardware. Seems OK at the moment (some minor delays), so don't worry if your message does not appear on the list straight away ... it will eventually reach its destination (hopefully) ! Regards, Diane Admin

Law Intelligence, Supreme Court Monday May 30 - Before Mr. Justice DOWLING and the usual Commission ... Thomas CANNON and James BURKE were indicted for stealing some wearing apparel, the property of James BERRY and James MURPHY, at Port Stephens, on the 5th April. Not guilty. The principal evidence in this case against the prisoners, rested upon the statement of an informer, whose testimony the jury did not give credit to. Tuesday May 31 - Before Mr. Justice DOWLING and the usual Commission ... Daniel BRADBERRY and John JOHNSON were jointly indicted for stealing in the dwelling house of William BUCKNELL, above the value of five pounds, the property of William BERTIE, at Hunter's River, on the 8th March. BRADBERRY was found guilty, and sentence of death was recorded against him; JOHNSON was acquitted, and discharged by proclamation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Banco Thursday June 2 - Before Judge DOWLING and the usual Commission ... Edward GREEN and William SMITH, were jointly indicted for a burglary in the dwelling house of John VERGE, at William's River, on 29th Dec. There being no proof of any entry, the Jury under the direction of the learned Judge, acquitted the prisoners. Peter CASSIDY and John HART, were jointly indicted for stealing three handkerchiefs, the property of Wakefield SIMPSON, at Maitland. The prisoner CASSIDY was found guilty; HART not guilty. CASSIDY was sentenced to be transported for 7 years. Friday June 3 - Before Mr. Justice DOWLING and the usual Commission ... John DONOVAN, Patrick DONNELLY, Morgan BROWN and Charles WESTBURG were capitally indicted for a robbery in the dwelling house of Mr. ONUS, at Hunter's River, on the 18th July last. DONOVAN was found guilty, and the learned Judge immediately passed sentence of death upon him. The other three prisoners were acquitted, and after a suitable admonition from His Honour were ordered to be returned to their gangs. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Police Incidents : Saturday May 28 - Lawrence BRENNEN, assigned to the Australian Agricultural Company, was charged with coming up from Port Stephens on the plea that he was a free man, his sentence which was for seven years having expired, but on being taken to the Barracks, it appeared that he was a prisoner for life. The bench after remarking that he was attempting to play off on them 'a la Hogan', sentenced him to receive 100 lashes. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Persons who may have claims on the Estate of the late John ROBINSON, of the South Creek (near Windsor), are requested to forward the same to the undersigned for arrangement; and those indebted to the said Estate, are required to pay their respective debts to me to prevent coercive measures being resorted to. John HOWE, Executor Windsor, 27th May, 1831 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Persons having claims on the Estate of the late Mr. James DAVISON, of Lower Wilberforce (or Portland Head), are requested to forward their demands to us for arrangement; and those indebted to the said Estate, are required to pay their respective debts to us, or either of us, to prevent legal measures being resorted to; as we are desirous to arrange the affairs of the said Estate with the least possible delay. John JOHNSTONE John HOWE Executors and Trustees Windsor, 27th May, 1831 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Domestic Intelligence : The road to Hunter's River is spoken of as being of vast importance to the settlers; a person who recently came over, says it has been greatly injured by the late wet weather. We hope the facilities of communication with that fine district will be increased, and that as soon as convenient, the repairs will be effected; it would be the height of injustice to let the road go to decay, after the immense sums and labour that have been expended in its formation. It is said, that Mr. DOYLE, of Windsor, has given £500 to the Catholic Chapel, Sydney. This is doing business in style. Ten such subscribers would, to use a common phrase, place upon its legs, and clap a covering on its head, which we regret to see, it still wants, and will want still more before the end of winter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Married - at Lower Pitt Town, on Tuesday the 17th ultimo, by the Rev. John McGARVIE, Mr. Joel John GRONO, to Miss Mary Anne HARRISON, both of that place. [The Sydney Herald, Monday June 6, 1831] Diane

Hi Helen, I have Gibson's in my line, all from around Newcastle area. Who are you looking for?..Lesley

Hi Helen, There are entries in the Aldine "Centennial History of NSW", 1888 (F.Morrison) for the following: Charles Gibson of New Lambton, and his relative John Gibson of Newcastle, also Robert Gibson of Newcastle. There is a Stewart Keightly of Newcastle entry. If these are "yours" I would be happy to email you the relative text. Best wishes, Gwen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Helen Kennett" <khelenk@austarnet.com.au> To: <AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 28, 2002 12:50 PM Subject: Re: [H,H,HV] Re: Walmsley/Broughton family of Newcastle.

Dear Rod and Wendy, This is marvelous! Thankyou very much. Now to find out which one is him.Thank God for Newspapers...Lesley

At 05:18 PM 18/06/02 +1000, you wrote: >Dear Joe, It was quite a breakthrough to receive information of Constance Walmsley/Broughton and the death certificate of her mother, Bridget. I would appreciate the opportunity to record the other eight brothers and sisters of Constance. Helen Kennett researching Bewick, Broughton, Downey, Earnshaw, Keightley and Gibson Families of Newcastle NSW. PO Box 709 Atherton, Qld. 4883. khelenk@ustarnet com.au. ------------------------------------------------------ >I have a copy of the death certificate of Bridget Walmsley who died on 9th >March 1894 aged 60 years and 10 months. The informant was George Broughton, >son in law, living in Cleary St, Hamilton. > >Bridget was the second wife of Joseph Walmsley and married in 1852 in >Newcastle. Joseph was my born in Great Bolton, Lancashire around 1820 and >arrived in Australia in 1849 with wife Martha Smith and sons Thomas and >Richard and daughter Sarah who was my great grand mother. Constance was one >of the nine children Bridget and Joseph had. > > > > > > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Greeting Alan, Yes the 2nd Thomas Lewis from the Camden is mine. He served a long time even for a lifer. I have no idea who he was assigned to and I thought if I discovered this, I may find out how he came to meet and marry Mary Coyle a free settler who was "Imported" as a domestic. Any help much appreciated. Isabelle -----Original Message----- From: Allan Murphy [mailto:allanmurphy@ozemail.com.au] Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 10:49 PM To: Isabelle.Alaban@bigpond.com; AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Thomas LEWIS Isabella There are two listings for Thomas LEWIS LEWIS, Thomas Licensed to cut timber, Scone District (1840/1841) LEWIS, Thomas Ticket of leave, Maitland (Camden(1) 1831) I assume the second one is the one you want. Allan Murphy phone: 0425214436 -----Original Message----- From: Isabelle Alaban [mailto:Isabelle.Alaban@bigpond.com] Sent: Wednesday, 26 June 2002 10:18 To: AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [H,H,HV] Convict Assignments" Allan, Do you have any record of the assignment for convicts? I am looking for Thomas Lewis shoemaker and groom from the Camden 1831? I believe he was assigned to Maitland and is recorded in the 1937 muster. I am not sure how to find out to whom he was assigned. Hope you or someone else on the list may be able to help. Isabelle ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237