Family History Snippets
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
55 oz 11 dwt of Gold.
James (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
Jury Cramp’s Unclaimed Letter
Sale of Ewes at Robert Blackman’s Place
William 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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