Charles Kemp Dove Joins the Horticultural Society of London
This is Charles Kemp Dove, a great-great-great-great-great-grand uncle of Krysta and Teresa, joining the Royal Horticultural Society. He has moved[…]
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Interesting items from my family history research.
James Troughton (5GF) was selling a horse
James Troughton (5GF) selling a horse for the Government House Stables in Parramatta. From his death notices it seems he[…]
Read moreThe tragic Death of Charlotte Erby, nee Clarke
This is the other tragic death in the story of two tragic deaths, both for her and for her husband.[…]
Read more55 oz 11 dwt of Gold.
My in-law, Joseph Ainsworth, who married my cousin, Martha Blackman, was reported in the Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal of bringing[…]
Read moreJames (5GF), Dorcas (5GM) and Emma (4GM) Troughton arrive in Port Jackson on the Duke of Roxburgh
The family of James and Dorcas Troughton arrived in Sydney in August 1849 on the Duke of Roxburgh. I don’t know[…]
Read moreWilliam Marks (3GF-B) reports on the great comet
William Marks was a convict assigned to Thomas Hassall, Anglican clergyman. He worked for Hassall in the Crookwell area. This[…]
Read moreThe Death of James and Elizabeth Blackman
My third great grandfather, James Blackman died before his wife Elizabeth Blackman but only by a short time. Theirs was[…]
Read moreJury Cramp’s Unclaimed Letter
My great great grandfather, Jury Cramp appears in the Sydney Herald Tuesday 24th August 1841 on page 4 in a[…]
Read moreSale of Ewes at Robert Blackman’s Place
My Second Great Grandfather, Robert Blackman, had a sale at his property. The Sydney Herald Wednesday 29 May 1839 Page[…]
Read moreWilliam and Ann Marks and the Sumptuous Dinner (3GF/3GM – B)
My third Great grandparents William Marks and Ann née Lamb were clearly intent on giving a good impression to the[…]
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