Supposed to have been born in Hobarttown around 1847/1848( parents were James & Mary Ann DAVIS), however I can not locate any birth registration. Any suggestions please. Margaret Duffus HR Co-ordinator Metropolitan Region Ph (02) 92892747 Fax (02) 92892785 Email: margaret.DUFFUS@dcs.nsw.gov.au

Hi Margaret Here is a thought. From Colonial Tasmanian Family Links database: Mary Ann BURCHELL married William DAVIS and had a child James DAVIS b 1846 in Launceston. There is a death of a William John DAVIS 1846 in Launceston. Just as an example, there are other William DAVIS deaths. Then, as you probably already know: Mary Ann DAVY married James WHITWORTH in Bothwell, Tasmania in 1847. Note DAVY versus DAVIS in this database. This couple went on to have 11 kids. So if your James was of this previous marriage he may just have acquired the WHITWORTH name by the second marriage. Clearly all details are not exactly accurate but it is another thought you may wish to pursue. Rade ----- Original Message ----- From: "Margaret DUFFUS" <Margaret.DUFFUS@dcs.nsw.gov.au> To: <AUS-TAS-SURNAMES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 10:15 AM Subject: [AUS-TAS-SURNAMES] James WHITWORTH | Supposed to have been born in Hobarttown around 1847/1848( parents were James & Mary Ann DAVIS), however I can not locate any birth registration. Any suggestions please. | | Margaret Duffus | HR Co-ordinator | Metropolitan Region | Ph (02) 92892747 | Fax (02) 92892785 | Email: margaret.DUFFUS@dcs.nsw.gov.au |