On Monday, January 11, 1999 9:00:00 PM UTC+13, Martin Judkins wrote: > Thomas Payne Judkins from Towcester, NTH, wrote a journey log of his voyage to NZ in 1874 on the SS Assaye. It is well observed, witty, and poignant at times and provides a fascinating insight into life onboard an emigrant's ship during the 5 month crossing - 2 months more than normal. I am very grateful to Don Judkins for sending me a copy.I have posted it on my web page at http://www.judkins.demon.co.uk although I can email copies if you have no Web access and a copy is lodged with Northants Record Office.The following individuals are mentioned:Captain McRitchie Mr. MacBourne, the Constable Charles Greaves, an Irishman from Dublin, arrested and put in irons Mr. Faulkner who had 2 rabbits stolen Benjamin Coburn, a brickmaker from Hampshire Mrs Coburn, miscarried and diedMrs. Harper, miscarried A daughter born to Mrs BurtHannah Maria Conan, 6 yrs, died Richard Walker, 7 mnths, diedKate Sands, 6 wks, died Arthur Deans, 8 mnths, diedAnne Drinkwell, 3 mnths, died Henrietta Hunt, 6 mnths, diedEdward Halcock, 10 mnths, died William Charles Purcell, a boy, died Mrs. Drusilla Ackroid "ungodly and profane" died "cursing and blaspheming"and don't miss the scandalous behaviour of the "single women"!If you enjoy social history then please have a read.-- Martin 'researching' JUDKINS (Sheffield,YKS,UK aft1850; Walgrave,NTH bef1850), SWAIN (Caddington,Luton,BDF bef1860) Hi Martin, Don Judkins just coming back to you. I have sent the diary a number of times to interested people. The link to judkins.demon.co.uk doesn't seem to be working. has it changed? We are going on Europe trip this year but unfortunately not heading to Uk where it would have been good to catch up with you. All the best Don Judkins

On Monday, January 11, 1999 9:00:00 PM UTC+13, Martin Judkins wrote: >> Thomas Payne Judkins from Towcester, NTH, wrote a journey log >> of his voyage to NZ in 1874 on the SS Assaye. It is well observed, >> ... >> I have posted it on my web page at >> http://www.judkins.demon.co.uk whereupon Don Judkins wrote, Thursday, May 23, 2013 9:33 AM > The link to judkins.demon.co.uk doesn't seem to be working. Agreed. However, Googling "Thomas Payne Judkins" led me to the first five weeks of that Journal posted also at http://middle.usm.k12.wi.us/faculty/markwald/lifeaboardship.htm Also, it is in Christchurch City Library http://thecommunityarchive.org.nz/node/67172