Information on the family of Thomas Field born somewhere in England about 1797. Thomas migrated to Cape Town, South Africa either about 1820 and/or 1840. He married Ann Harris 8 July 1841. He was a member of the Christian Israelite Church. Occupation was "tide Waiter" ???? If anyone can give a description of this occupation appreciated. Children born in South Africa were Thomas Field 30 Jun 1842 Ann Field 15 Oct 1844 Richard Field 15 Jul 1846 Henry Field 30 Jul 1848 Ephraim Field 7 Nov 1850 Manasseh Field 7 Nov 1850 (twins) Moses Field 11 Mar 1853 The family migrated to South Australia in 1853 Thomas migrated first with friend Ardolph Thielemann on the Lady Sandys. And Ann with 7 children a few months later on the Anne Dashwood. 2 more children were born in Adelaide, South Australia, Aus. Viz Caleb Field 21 Jan 1855 Rhoda Field 9 Jan 1858 Any and all information about the family sought particularly where in England they came from Ann Harris was possibly from Ireland Thanks in anticipation Dennis Grubb - Adelaide, South Australia