Hi Everyone, I know Denise is away (and she'd really appreciate this one after all the comments about my O'BRIEN family over the last couple of years) but out of the blue this evening I received a telephone call from the present owner of the property known as Myall Plains (near Berrigan NSW). He was actually responsible for placing a small plaque on the O'BRIEN grave at the local cemetery. A half hour telephone conversation ensued and I have an invitation to visit next time I am in the area. Late in August I visited Berrigan in an effort to find out a little about the O'BRIEN family who had been so elusive for so long and subsequently wrote to the Heritage Society. My letter was passed on to this gentleman, whose family has owned the property since 1925, and who has a full history of the property and surrounding area and settlers. The O'BRIEN's moved to Myall Plains around 1870 (from the Buffalo Heifer Run). They both died in 1907. members of the family owned adjoining land on an adjoining propeorty called Narrow Plains. From what this gentleman said it is pretty obvious that many owners of properties around the area were known to each other or had links from earlier times in NSW history. Interesting stuff. Hope I haven't bored you too much. Cheers, Wendy

Thanks Peter, I will put this snippet of information with the little I already have. I have decided to work on the less difficult Blewetts/Blewitts and come back to the more challenging ones later. Thanks for your input. All the best, Ronda > The Premetta in Diann's book was born at Harrietville in 1867 and died at > German Creek on 9 October 1885, daughter of Ah Hing and Lucy Duke. > > The second, as you know, was Premetta Alice born Bright in 1895 to Ah Ling > and Helena Curry.

Ronda, I've just had another look as I'm sure you have too, and see that in 1875 there was another one to a Chinese - Caucasian marriage... at Beechworth, Premetta Lucy Ah YEW, father William Ah YEW and mother Susannah DUKE. Peter ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronda Shambrook" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 12:36 PM Subject: Re: [HC] Maria Blewitt - Beechworth (Chat) > Hi Margery, > > Premetta is a very unusual name. It would appear to be more than a > co-incidence that two girls with Chinese fathers and European mothers in > north east Victoria are both named Premetta. If you have time, and have the > book handy, could you please check the dates of Premetta's birth & death > from the 'Grave Recollections' book for me please. > Thanks for the helpful suggestion, > > Ronda > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Marge Beach" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 5:11 PM > Subject: Re: [HC] Maria Blewitt - Beechworth (Chat) > > > > The name Premetta is mentioned in Dian Talbot's book Grave Recollections. > > Her Father was Ah Hing and mother Lucy Duke. It is such an unusual > > name I wondered if there was any connection and if this would help you. > > Regards Margery B. > > > > Mary Dean wrote: > > > >>I'm sure that the members of this list are the ones up the latest every > >>night > >>pp > >>----- Original Message ----- > >>From: "Ronda Shambrook" <[email protected]> > >>To: <[email protected]> > >>Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 11:06 PM > >>Subject: [HC] Maria Blewitt - Beechworth (Chat) > >> > >> > >> > >>>I was wondering if anyone has come across Maria Blewitt of Beechworth in > >>> > >>their research: > >> > >>>Birth Registration > >>>1867 #20165 > >>>Alfred Intoy BLEWITT, son of unknown & Maria BLEWITT > >>> > >>>Marriage Registration > >>>1868 #3555 > >>>Philaria BLEWITT married AH GEE > >>> > >>>Birth Registrations > >>>1871 #776R BEEC > >>>Elizabeth Emily BLEWITT, daughter of unknown & Maria Blewett > >>>1871 #776R BEEC > >>>Elizabeth Emily AN GEE, daughter of Maria Blewett > >>> > >>>1874 #7127 BEECHWORTH > >>>Isabella Primetta BLEWITT, daughter of unknown & Maria Blewitt > >>> > >>>Marriage Registration > >>>1876 #4635 > >>>Maria BLEWITT married David McNAMARA > >>> > >>>Death Registration > >>>1877 #4314 BEECHWORTH Age 3 > >>>Isabella Permetta McNAMARA, daughter of David McNAMARA & Maria BLEWITT > >>> > >>>I am wondering if Philaria Blewitt and Maria Blewitt are the same > >>>person - > >>> > >>I've never heard of the name Philaria. Also, AH GEE and AN GEE, I wonder > >>if > >>they are the same person. I'm sure Maria Blewitt would have an interesting > >>tale to tell, but I'm not really sure where to start. > >> > >>>Denise, I don't suppose you've ever seen her mentioned in the newspapers? > >>> > >>>Ronda > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > >

Hi Ronda, I don't want to barge in on this thread, but I just happen to have Diann Talbot's book on my desk. I too have been interested in Premetta, as I looked for her birth some years ago and was surprised to find the birth of a second Premetta. Only surprising really because it's such an unusual, and not-at-all Chinese name! The Premetta in Diann's book was born at Harrietville in 1867 and died at German Creek on 9 October 1885, daughter of Ah Hing and Lucy Duke. The second, as you know, was Premetta Alice born Bright in 1895 to Ah Ling and Helena Curry. Strange, wasn't it? And now you have the name in your family! I also think you are right to assume that An GEE should have been transcribed as Ah GEE. And speaking of Chinese graves, Dr Kok Hu Jin has kindly sent me a copy of his latest edition of Vol 3 of his wonderful work "Chinese Cemeteries in Australia", to which I made some small contribution regarding Yackandandah. The Volume covers Chinese graves at Echuca, Avoca, Rutherglen, Yackandandah, Dunolly, Ararat, Vaughan, Pennyweight Flat and Wangaratta. I'm happy to do look-ups if anyone has a query. Peter ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronda Shambrook" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 12:36 PM Subject: Re: [HC] Maria Blewitt - Beechworth (Chat) > Hi Margery, > > Premetta is a very unusual name. It would appear to be more than a > co-incidence that two girls with Chinese fathers and European mothers in > north east Victoria are both named Premetta. If you have time, and have the > book handy, could you please check the dates of Premetta's birth & death > from the 'Grave Recollections' book for me please. > Thanks for the helpful suggestion, > > Ronda > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Marge Beach" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 5:11 PM > Subject: Re: [HC] Maria Blewitt - Beechworth (Chat) > > > > The name Premetta is mentioned in Diann Talbot's book Grave Recollections. > > Her Father was Ah Hing and mother Lucy Duke. It is such an unusual > > name I wondered if there was any connection and if this would help you. > > Regards Margery B. > > > > Mary Dean wrote: > > > >>I'm sure that the members of this list are the ones up the latest every > >>night > >>pp > >>----- Original Message ----- > >>From: "Ronda Shambrook" <[email protected]> > >>To: <[email protected]> > >>Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 11:06 PM > >>Subject: [HC] Maria Blewitt - Beechworth (Chat) > >> > >> > >> > >>>I was wondering if anyone has come across Maria Blewitt of Beechworth in > >>> > >>their research: > >> > >>>Birth Registration > >>>1867 #20165 > >>>Alfred Intoy BLEWITT, son of unknown & Maria BLEWITT > >>> > >>>Marriage Registration > >>>1868 #3555 > >>>Philaria BLEWITT married AH GEE > >>> > >>>Birth Registrations > >>>1871 #776R BEEC > >>>Elizabeth Emily BLEWITT, daughter of unknown & Maria Blewett > >>>1871 #776R BEEC > >>>Elizabeth Emily AN GEE, daughter of Maria Blewett > >>> > >>>1874 #7127 BEECHWORTH > >>>Isabella Primetta BLEWITT, daughter of unknown & Maria Blewitt > >>> > >>>Marriage Registration > >>>1876 #4635 > >>>Maria BLEWITT married David McNAMARA > >>> > >>>Death Registration > >>>1877 #4314 BEECHWORTH Age 3 > >>>Isabella Permetta McNAMARA, daughter of David McNAMARA & Maria BLEWITT > >>> > >>>I am wondering if Philaria Blewitt and Maria Blewitt are the same > >>>person - > >>> > >>I've never heard of the name Philaria. Also, AH GEE and AN GEE, I wonder > >>if > >>they are the same person. I'm sure Maria Blewitt would have an interesting > >>tale to tell, but I'm not really sure where to start. > >> > >>>Denise, I don't suppose you've ever seen her mentioned in the newspapers? > >>> > >>>Ronda > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > >

In December, 1853 a thirteen year old girl was married at Goomalibee Station near Benalla and although the marriage took place after compulsory registration the 'certificate' I have is in reality an early church record from the Kilmore Christ Church. Now on the copy it clearly states that consent to the marriage was given by a Daniel BOYD. Now I can find no familial connection between Daniel BOYD and the bride, Elizabeth LUCKETT. At the time of her marriage Elizabeth was a domestic servant. Now is it possible she was indentured to Daniel BOYD as a servant and that's why he was able to give consent to the marriage. At the time of her marriage Elizabeth's mother was alive and well in Melbourne but her father had died some years prior in London. What do you think? Any thoughts or ideas would be gratefully received. Anne Hanson

Hi Margery, Premetta is a very unusual name. It would appear to be more than a co-incidence that two girls with Chinese fathers and European mothers in north east Victoria are both named Premetta. If you have time, and have the book handy, could you please check the dates of Premetta's birth & death from the 'Grave Recollections' book for me please. Thanks for the helpful suggestion, Ronda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marge Beach" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 5:11 PM Subject: Re: [HC] Maria Blewitt - Beechworth (Chat) > The name Premetta is mentioned in Dian Talbot's book Grave Recollections. > Her Father was Ah Hing and mother Lucy Duke. It is such an unusual > name I wondered if there was any connection and if this would help you. > Regards Margery B. > > Mary Dean wrote: > >>I'm sure that the members of this list are the ones up the latest every >>night >>pp >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: "Ronda Shambrook" <[email protected]> >>To: <[email protected]> >>Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 11:06 PM >>Subject: [HC] Maria Blewitt - Beechworth (Chat) >> >> >> >>>I was wondering if anyone has come across Maria Blewitt of Beechworth in >>> >>their research: >> >>>Birth Registration >>>1867 #20165 >>>Alfred Intoy BLEWITT, son of unknown & Maria BLEWITT >>> >>>Marriage Registration >>>1868 #3555 >>>Philaria BLEWITT married AH GEE >>> >>>Birth Registrations >>>1871 #776R BEEC >>>Elizabeth Emily BLEWITT, daughter of unknown & Maria Blewett >>>1871 #776R BEEC >>>Elizabeth Emily AN GEE, daughter of Maria Blewett >>> >>>1874 #7127 BEECHWORTH >>>Isabella Primetta BLEWITT, daughter of unknown & Maria Blewitt >>> >>>Marriage Registration >>>1876 #4635 >>>Maria BLEWITT married David McNAMARA >>> >>>Death Registration >>>1877 #4314 BEECHWORTH Age 3 >>>Isabella Permetta McNAMARA, daughter of David McNAMARA & Maria BLEWITT >>> >>>I am wondering if Philaria Blewitt and Maria Blewitt are the same >>>person - >>> >>I've never heard of the name Philaria. Also, AH GEE and AN GEE, I wonder >>if >>they are the same person. I'm sure Maria Blewitt would have an interesting >>tale to tell, but I'm not really sure where to start. >> >>>Denise, I don't suppose you've ever seen her mentioned in the newspapers? >>> >>>Ronda >>> >>> >> >> >> >> > >

I know a bit self indulgent but it's my birthday today and I am 51 years old today. I am amazed how quickly the years have gone. I had better hurry up and add more to my memoirs. I have started writing it but must keep adding to it. Thank you to everyone who has wished me well. Regards Kathryn

Hi Anne, Maybe he was given in charge of orphans and minors, who had no knowledge of where their parents were, or could not get in touch with them. If this was the case, then he would have the power of authority to give his consent to the marriage. Cheers Ray. ----- Original Message ----- From: Anne Hanson <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 1:13 PM Subject: [HC] Ideas, suggestions, comments, please > In December, 1853 a thirteen year old girl was married at Goomalibee > Station near Benalla and although the marriage took place after compulsory > registration the 'certificate' I have is in reality an early church record > from the Kilmore Christ Church. Now on the copy it clearly states that > consent to the marriage was given by a Daniel BOYD. > > Now I can find no familial connection between Daniel BOYD and the bride, > Elizabeth LUCKETT. At the time of her marriage Elizabeth was a domestic > servant. Now is it possible she was indentured to Daniel BOYD as a servant > and that's why he was able to give consent to the marriage. At the time of > her marriage Elizabeth's mother was alive and well in Melbourne but her > father had died some years prior in London. > > What do you think? > > Any thoughts or ideas would be gratefully received. > > Anne Hanson > > >

Hi All, I am seeking information in relation to Jacob BISH who was a jeweller in Jamieson in 1863. This is all I know about him at this stage so would be most grateful for any leads. Thanks. Anne

The name Premetta is mentioned in Dian Talbot's book Grave Recollections. Her Father was Ah Hing and mother Lucy Duke. It is such an unusual name I wondered if there was any connection and if this would help you. Regards Margery B. Mary Dean wrote: >I'm sure that the members of this list are the ones up the latest every >night >pp >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Ronda Shambrook" <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 11:06 PM >Subject: [HC] Maria Blewitt - Beechworth (Chat) > > > > >>I was wondering if anyone has come across Maria Blewitt of Beechworth in >> >> >their research: > > >>Birth Registration >>1867 #20165 >>Alfred Intoy BLEWITT, son of unknown & Maria BLEWITT >> >>Marriage Registration >>1868 #3555 >>Philaria BLEWITT married AH GEE >> >>Birth Registrations >>1871 #776R BEEC >>Elizabeth Emily BLEWITT, daughter of unknown & Maria Blewett >>1871 #776R BEEC >>Elizabeth Emily AN GEE, daughter of Maria Blewett >> >>1874 #7127 BEECHWORTH >>Isabella Primetta BLEWITT, daughter of unknown & Maria Blewitt >> >>Marriage Registration >>1876 #4635 >>Maria BLEWITT married David McNAMARA >> >>Death Registration >>1877 #4314 BEECHWORTH Age 3 >>Isabella Permetta McNAMARA, daughter of David McNAMARA & Maria BLEWITT >> >>I am wondering if Philaria Blewitt and Maria Blewitt are the same person - >> >> >I've never heard of the name Philaria. Also, AH GEE and AN GEE, I wonder if >they are the same person. I'm sure Maria Blewitt would have an interesting >tale to tell, but I'm not really sure where to start. > > >>Denise, I don't suppose you've ever seen her mentioned in the newspapers? >> >>Ronda >> >> >> > > > > >

OK, I"ll ask him. D ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul & Kathryn Lucas" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 6:43 PM Subject: [HC] OffTopic USA > Denise > Whilst in Las Vegas confirm the rumour we are all wondering about > Has Elvis left the building yet! > Kathryn >

Denise Whilst in Las Vegas confirm the rumour we are all wondering about Has Elvis left the building yet! Kathryn

Thanks Mary and everyone who wished us well. We are packed and now spending the night relaxing. Postcards? What are they? Denise ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Dean" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 6:22 PM Subject: Re: [HC] USA CHAT > Well Boss, > do have a wonderful time, and best wishes to the son and his wife to be. > I > do expect that a post card will be sent to the hardworking pen pusher!! > pp > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Denise" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 6:55 PM > Subject: [HC] USA CHAT > > >> Hi friends. >> >> 1861 OMA is finished, and next month I hope to start on 1862. I'll keep >> a > lookout for names again. >> >> Tomorrow night I am shutting down the computer until the end of this > month. Neil and I, our daughter and her husband, leave home early > Tuesday - > USA bound, for the wedding of our son and future d-in-law on Friday in New > York. A group of about 20 Australians are flying out over the next few > days, or have already gone, the bride and groom leave tomorrow. One of > the > highlights is that in New York some of the American Crawfords who have > come > to the surface since I started family history asked if they could attend > the > wedding in New York so will be arriving from their home states. As our > son > has met most of them, he was thrilled to think they would come. I look > forward to seeing them again. We then go to Washington to stay with a > Crawford descendant for 4 nights. The newly marrieds will be driving > slowly > from New York to DC taking in several Civil War sites - a passion of > theirs. > Our son has ancestors who fought in the Civil War and the Revolution. >> >> See what family history does! >> >> Then we go to Las Vegas where we will be for several nights attending yet > another wedding - of our son (same one) and our, by then, daughter in law. > She wanted Central Park in Autumn, he wanted a quick wedding with Elvis > and > his songs.They didn't want to argue about the venue so decided to do both. >> >> We visit the Grand Canyon and various spots in Nevada and Arizona before > arriving home end of October. The newly marrieds leave Las Vegas - each on > a > Harley D - and will ride thru Nevada, Arizona, Utah, taking two weeks, > ending in Texas before flying home from New York. >> >> When I get to Washington I will have access to a computer so may drop in > and say Hi HIGH (g). >> >> Denise >> >

Well Boss, do have a wonderful time, and best wishes to the son and his wife to be. I do expect that a post card will be sent to the hardworking pen pusher!! pp ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denise" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 6:55 PM Subject: [HC] USA CHAT > Hi friends. > > 1861 OMA is finished, and next month I hope to start on 1862. I'll keep a lookout for names again. > > Tomorrow night I am shutting down the computer until the end of this month. Neil and I, our daughter and her husband, leave home early Tuesday - USA bound, for the wedding of our son and future d-in-law on Friday in New York. A group of about 20 Australians are flying out over the next few days, or have already gone, the bride and groom leave tomorrow. One of the highlights is that in New York some of the American Crawfords who have come to the surface since I started family history asked if they could attend the wedding in New York so will be arriving from their home states. As our son has met most of them, he was thrilled to think they would come. I look forward to seeing them again. We then go to Washington to stay with a Crawford descendant for 4 nights. The newly marrieds will be driving slowly from New York to DC taking in several Civil War sites - a passion of theirs. Our son has ancestors who fought in the Civil War and the Revolution. > > See what family history does! > > Then we go to Las Vegas where we will be for several nights attending yet another wedding - of our son (same one) and our, by then, daughter in law. She wanted Central Park in Autumn, he wanted a quick wedding with Elvis and his songs.They didn't want to argue about the venue so decided to do both. > > We visit the Grand Canyon and various spots in Nevada and Arizona before arriving home end of October. The newly marrieds leave Las Vegas - each on a Harley D - and will ride thru Nevada, Arizona, Utah, taking two weeks, ending in Texas before flying home from New York. > > When I get to Washington I will have access to a computer so may drop in and say Hi HIGH (g). > > Denise >

Hi Denise, That sounds like a really wonderful trip - and good luck to the soon-to-be-married couple - half their luck. Sounds like they are in for a great time - and you also. We were lucky enough to stay with a cousin in the USA last year (probably second or third cousins both descended from Robert M and found each other on the Internet). I am sure you will have a wonderful time so enjoy it - and take care. Look forward to talking to you upon your return - and hearing some of the 'goss' along the way. Kind regards, Wendy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denise" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 6:55 PM Subject: [HC] USA CHAT > Hi friends. > > 1861 OMA is finished, and next month I hope to start on 1862. I'll keep a lookout for names again. > > Tomorrow night I am shutting down the computer until the end of this month. Neil and I, our daughter and her husband, leave home early Tuesday - USA bound, for the wedding of our son and future d-in-law on Friday in New York. A group of about 20 Australians are flying out over the next few days, or have already gone, the bride and groom leave tomorrow. One of the highlights is that in New York some of the American Crawfords who have come to the surface since I started family history asked if they could attend the wedding in New York so will be arriving from their home states. As our son has met most of them, he was thrilled to think they would come. I look forward to seeing them again. We then go to Washington to stay with a Crawford descendant for 4 nights. The newly marrieds will be driving slowly from New York to DC taking in several Civil War sites - a passion of theirs. Our son has ancestors who fought in the Civil War and the Revolution. > > See what family history does! > > Then we go to Las Vegas where we will be for several nights attending yet another wedding - of our son (same one) and our, by then, daughter in law. She wanted Central Park in Autumn, he wanted a quick wedding with Elvis and his songs.They didn't want to argue about the venue so decided to do both. > > We visit the Grand Canyon and various spots in Nevada and Arizona before arriving home end of October. The newly marrieds leave Las Vegas - each on a Harley D - and will ride thru Nevada, Arizona, Utah, taking two weeks, ending in Texas before flying home from New York. > > When I get to Washington I will have access to a computer so may drop in and say Hi HIGH (g). > > Denise >

Hi Denise. Have a ball and relax, it sounds very exciting so enjoy. God bless. Bev -----Original Message----- From: Denise [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, 9 October 2005 6:55 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [HC] USA CHAT Hi friends. 1861 OMA is finished, and next month I hope to start on 1862. I'll keep a lookout for names again. Tomorrow night I am shutting down the computer until the end of this month. Neil and I, our daughter and her husband, leave home early Tuesday - USA bound, for the wedding of our son and future d-in-law on Friday in New York. A group of about 20 Australians are flying out over the next few days, or have already gone, the bride and groom leave tomorrow. One of the highlights is that in New York some of the American Crawfords who have come to the surface since I started family history asked if they could attend the wedding in New York so will be arriving from their home states. As our son has met most of them, he was thrilled to think they would come. I look forward to seeing them again. We then go to Washington to stay with a Crawford descendant for 4 nights. The newly marrieds will be driving slowly from New York to DC taking in several Civil War sites - a passion of theirs. Our son has ancestors who fought in the Civil War and the Revolution. See what family history does! Then we go to Las Vegas where we will be for several nights attending yet another wedding - of our son (same one) and our, by then, daughter in law. She wanted Central Park in Autumn, he wanted a quick wedding with Elvis and his songs.They didn't want to argue about the venue so decided to do both. We visit the Grand Canyon and various spots in Nevada and Arizona before arriving home end of October. The newly marrieds leave Las Vegas - each on a Harley D - and will ride thru Nevada, Arizona, Utah, taking two weeks, ending in Texas before flying home from New York. When I get to Washington I will have access to a computer so may drop in and say Hi HIGH (g). Denise

Jenny off the topic. I have been wanting to get a copy of a reference you have made to Culhane Thomas Prince Regent/constable/Windsor/resigned Sydney Gazette, for the year 1828 Because I live in Queensland its a bit hard to access the Sydney Gazette, do you have any info where I can obtain copy of the above or how much, where it I can get a copy of the microfilm. Kerry ----- Original Message ----- From: Jenny Fawcett To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [HC] Robert Milne Hi Kerry ..thanks for the heads up on the index. I can see it is different from Joan Reece's very useful index, so will now and search for my elusive Smith <s> with thanks Jenny PS. Yes....same J.F of Genseek. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kerry" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 2:07 PM Subject: Re: [HC] Robert Milne > Hi Jenny > > Index can be found here > http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/archives/col_sec_re_land_4440.asp > > best re information on series. > http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/archives/archives_in_brief_64_2125.asp > > Jenny are you the same Jenny Fawcett responsible for all the wonderful work done on convicts etc..? > > Kerry > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Jenny Fawcett > To: [email protected] > Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 12:20 PM > Subject: Re: [HC] Robert Milne > > > Kerry, is there an index available to the CS papers? > cheers > Jenny Fawcett > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kerry" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 12:56 AM > Subject: Re: [HC] Robert Milne > > > > Hi Wendy the reference I gave you > > CSreLand Ref: 2/7928 1163 MILNE Robert 1839 > > > > (means Colonial Secretary re land) > > > > Colonial Secretary's papers, 1826-56, the major official primary source > for Australian history in the first half of the nineteenth century. The > index covers requests from individuals for land - leases and purchases - > received by the Colonial Secretary's office between 1826 and 1856. These > letters were separated out of the main series of incoming correspondence. > They can be very important because the applicant often provides background > information about themselves that is not available in any other source. > Microfilm copies of the Letters received by the Colonial Secretary re Land, > 1826-56 are available in both reading rooms. > > > > The reference above is the search returns item and reel numbers > > > > If you go here http://www.lands.nsw.gov.au/MapsAndPhotos/default.htm > > > > you can then search the parish maps to see his land. > > > > Kerry > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Wendy > > To: [email protected] > > Sent: Saturday, October 08, 2005 5:21 PM > > Subject: Re: [HC] Unassisted Immigrants 1842-55 - Sydney > > > > > > Kerry, > > > > Thanks. Yes, The 1841 Census refers to my Robert - he was residing at > the > > property known as Cogenburgh (near Bungonia) and most of the children > were > > baptised there. The 1839 reference to land is something I shall have to > try > > and > > follow up next time I go to Sydney. The other two references are not > mine. > > > > Regards, > > Wendy > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Kerry" <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 7:03 PM > > Subject: Re: [HC] Unassisted Immigrants 1842-55 - Sydney > > > > > > > You may have these Wendy from NSW State Archive, haven't finished > search > > on convicts. > > > The page to search these here > > http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/archives/keyname_search_2187.asp > > > you may also order copies. > > > Land Records > > > > > > MILNE Robert date 1839 > > > > > > 1841 Census NSW > > > > > > MILNE Robert "Cogenburgh", County Argyle, District Goulburn [X946] 151 > > 2222 > > > > > > MILNE Robert age 16 ship Boanerges year 1857 arriving in Sydney and > > Newcastle 2138, 2475 > > > > > > Jail Photo > > > > > > MILNE Jacob Robert born 1837 Glasgow photo at Darlinghurst 5/05/1893 > > > > > > Kerry > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: Wendy > > > To: [email protected] > > > Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 6:40 PM > > > Subject: Re: [HC] Unassisted Immigrants 1842-55 - Sydney > > > > > > > > > Jenny, > > > > > > I have searched hard for the arrival of my ggg-grandfather Robert > MILNE > > (or > > > MILNES) believed to have been around 1832 in Sydney. Do you have > any > > > suggestions for me please? I've tried the books at the library and > also > > the > > > online shipping indexes. Nor can I find any trace of his wife > Jessie > > (or > > > Janet) BRIMMER. I believe Robert may have been an unassisted > immigrant > > but > > > don't know for sure. H did appear to have had some money and was > able > > to > > > acquire some property in NSW before he came to the N/E around 1846. > He > > came > > > originally from Lancashire so may have sailed out of Liverpool. > > > > > > Regards, > > > Wendy > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Jenny Fawcett" <[email protected]> > > > To: <[email protected]> > > > Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 4:51 PM > > > Subject: Re: [HC] Unassisted Immigrants 1842-55 - Sydney > > > > > > > > > > Jacki > > > > have you tried Mary Ann Warner's site? It is a work in > progress....all > > > ships > > > > and passenger into Sydney c1855 - 1900's > > > > http://mariners.records.nsw.gov.au/shipdate.htm > > > > > > > > > > > > cheers > > > > Jenny > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > > > Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.10/120 - Release Date: > > 5/10/2005 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > > Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.10/120 - Release Date: > 5/10/2005 > > > > > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.10/120 - Release Date: 5/10/2005 > > > -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.10/120 - Release Date: 5/10/2005

Hope you and hubby have a safe and great trip, will catch up when you get home. Kerry ----- Original Message ----- From: Denise To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 6:55 PM Subject: [HC] USA CHAT Hi friends. 1861 OMA is finished, and next month I hope to start on 1862. I'll keep a lookout for names again. Tomorrow night I am shutting down the computer until the end of this month. Neil and I, our daughter and her husband, leave home early Tuesday - USA bound, for the wedding of our son and future d-in-law on Friday in New York. A group of about 20 Australians are flying out over the next few days, or have already gone, the bride and groom leave tomorrow. One of the highlights is that in New York some of the American Crawfords who have come to the surface since I started family history asked if they could attend the wedding in New York so will be arriving from their home states. As our son has met most of them, he was thrilled to think they would come. I look forward to seeing them again. We then go to Washington to stay with a Crawford descendant for 4 nights. The newly marrieds will be driving slowly from New York to DC taking in several Civil War sites - a passion of theirs. Our son has ancestors who fought in the Civil War and the Revolution. See what family history does! Then we go to Las Vegas where we will be for several nights attending yet another wedding - of our son (same one) and our, by then, daughter in law. She wanted Central Park in Autumn, he wanted a quick wedding with Elvis and his songs.They didn't want to argue about the venue so decided to do both. We visit the Grand Canyon and various spots in Nevada and Arizona before arriving home end of October. The newly marrieds leave Las Vegas - each on a Harley D - and will ride thru Nevada, Arizona, Utah, taking two weeks, ending in Texas before flying home from New York. When I get to Washington I will have access to a computer so may drop in and say Hi HIGH (g). Denise -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.10/120 - Release Date: 5/10/2005

Denise wrote: >Hi friends. > >1861 OMA is finished, and next month I hope to start on 1862. I'll keep a lookout for names again. > >Tomorrow night I am shutting down the computer until the end of this month. Neil and I, our daughter and her husband, leave home early Tuesday - USA bound, for the wedding of our son and future d-in-law on Friday in New York. A group of about 20 Australians are flying out over the next few days, or have already gone, the bride and groom leave tomorrow. One of the highlights is that in New York some of the American Crawfords who have come to the surface since I started family history asked if they could attend the wedding in New York so will be arriving from their home states. As our son has met most of them, he was thrilled to think they would come. I look forward to seeing them again. We then go to Washington to stay with a Crawford descendant for 4 nights. The newly marrieds will be driving slowly from New York to DC taking in several Civil War sites - a passion of theirs. Our son has ancestors who fought in the Civil War and the Revolution. > >See what family history does! > >Then we go to Las Vegas where we will be for several nights attending yet another wedding - of our son (same one) and our, by then, daughter in law. She wanted Central Park in Autumn, he wanted a quick wedding with Elvis and his songs.They didn't want to argue about the venue so decided to do both. > >We visit the Grand Canyon and various spots in Nevada and Arizona before arriving home end of October. The newly marrieds leave Las Vegas - each on a Harley D - and will ride thru Nevada, Arizona, Utah, taking two weeks, ending in Texas before flying home from New York. > >When I get to Washington I will have access to a computer so may drop in and say Hi HIGH (g). > >Denise > > > Hullo Sunshine, Have a wonderful holiday aand aall the best to the newly wed take care Talk to you when you reeturn home. Lyn

Hi friends. 1861 OMA is finished, and next month I hope to start on 1862. I'll keep a lookout for names again. Tomorrow night I am shutting down the computer until the end of this month. Neil and I, our daughter and her husband, leave home early Tuesday - USA bound, for the wedding of our son and future d-in-law on Friday in New York. A group of about 20 Australians are flying out over the next few days, or have already gone, the bride and groom leave tomorrow. One of the highlights is that in New York some of the American Crawfords who have come to the surface since I started family history asked if they could attend the wedding in New York so will be arriving from their home states. As our son has met most of them, he was thrilled to think they would come. I look forward to seeing them again. We then go to Washington to stay with a Crawford descendant for 4 nights. The newly marrieds will be driving slowly from New York to DC taking in several Civil War sites - a passion of theirs. Our son has ancestors who fought in the Civil War and the Revolution. See what family history does! Then we go to Las Vegas where we will be for several nights attending yet another wedding - of our son (same one) and our, by then, daughter in law. She wanted Central Park in Autumn, he wanted a quick wedding with Elvis and his songs.They didn't want to argue about the venue so decided to do both. We visit the Grand Canyon and various spots in Nevada and Arizona before arriving home end of October. The newly marrieds leave Las Vegas - each on a Harley D - and will ride thru Nevada, Arizona, Utah, taking two weeks, ending in Texas before flying home from New York. When I get to Washington I will have access to a computer so may drop in and say Hi HIGH (g). Denise