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SAWYER, William: Convicted in Suffolk for seven years, arrived on the Chapman in Hobart on 27 Jul 1824. He married Bridget KINSHELA at Jericho in Jul 1860.Her children were - Mary Jane, John, Richard, Rebecca and Joseph. Richard Williams

SAWYER, William: Convicted and transported per the Commodore Hayes in 1822 for life. Married Elizabeth IVES (widow of John Collett) at Campbell Town 13 Apr 1840. William received a conditional pardon 1 Jan 1842. He worked as a courier and died at Fingal on 30 Jan 1842 in an accident with his horse and carriage. Their three children were baptised in the Parish of Avoca in the County of Cornwall by Reverend William Richardson on 6 June 1842 - Anne Elizabeth, Susan & William Henry. Margaret Munday

SAYERS, Zachariah: Born 1784 in Ramsgate, Kent England. Married (1) Mary LANGFORD, born c1784 in Ramsgate, Kent. Married (2) Sarah PIER (ST PIERS) in 1815 at St Marys, Whitechapel, England. Children - Edwin Mawney (1819 -1909), Clara (1827-1903), William Joseph (1812-1885), Mary Ann Sayers (1819-1874), Charles Henry Sayers (1824-1883). All were born near Romford, Essex, England. Zachariah arrived in Hobart c1834 with four children. As a carpenter (builder) he would have found regular work. Moved to Melbourne c1848 and worked in the Port Phillip District as a building or carpentry contractor until he was accidently killed by his horse at Oakleigh, Victoria. David Parker

SCHAPIRA, Alexander Wilhelm: Believed to have been born Stephan, Shottomir in the Empire of Russia 1846/47. He converted from a Jew to Christianity and became a Church of England minister. Naturalised a British subject England 1878. Served in London as well as a missionary and went to Sierra Leone, West Africa, Jaffa, Syria, before coming to Tasmania. He served here at Cullenswood and Georgetown, often travelling to other centres to preach. Married to Theresa ADLER, they had 8 children, including Gordon who lived for many years at Queenstown. Because of ill health Alexander moved to Sydney and died there 1915. Theresa lived with family and died at Queenstown 1935. Carol Axton

SCHAPIRA, Gordon Percival: Born 1883 Jaffa, Jerusalem. Emigrated to Australia with his family. Came to Tasmania, from NSW, to work as an electrician at Mt Lyell Mine, Queenstown. Married to Stella PHILLIPS and they had 4 children - Frank, Brenda, Margaret Joan and Hilton. Church Warden at St Martins, Queenstown for many years, with the Bell Tower being dedicated to him and a Life Member of the Queenstown Horticulture Society. Died 1954. Stella died 1970. Carol Axton

SEABROOK, Henry William: Originally from Suffolk, arrived in Hobart from London in 1832 per the Thomas Laurie, with wife Sarah (WHITE) and daughter. Had twelve children - Emma (1830), Sarah Emma (2), Henry, George, Louisa, Emily, Charles, William, Daniel, Hilda & Robert (1850). The Seabrook's' were builders over 100 years and 4 generations. Their works include Runnymede and New Town Park, the original Museum building in Hobart, the Public Buildings facing Franklin Square and many Henry Hunter designed public buildings and private residences. The family has been well researched and several books have been written on them. Malcolm Ward

SELWYN, Henry: I am researching my 3rd great grandfather, Henry Selwyn, husband of Mary-Anne CARTER, the daughter of Mark CARTER. Both Henry and Mark were convicts in Tasmania. Karen King

SLATER, Samuel: Named as father of John Slater, christened in St David's Church in 1837 and named as husband of Elizabeth Slater nee Marsh. She could have been the Elizabeth Slater born 1809 who came out on the William Metcalfe in 1836. No record of Sam Slater arriving in Van Diemen's Land earlier than that date. No subsequent records of death and burial of either in Tasmania or the Mainland. John Slater (great grandfather) came to Victoria in about 1854 and has over 550 descendants. Graeme Lawler

SMITH, Benjamin: Born 1808 Dagenham, Essex, England. Convicted and transported to VDL for seven years per the Candahar in 1842. Wife Ann (HAMMOND) and children Sarah, James, Benjamin, Zachariah and Hannah emigrated in 1849 and settled in the Bothwell district. Jennie Chapman

SMITH, Benjamin: Born 1835, married Frances BOTTOM, born 1837, in 1862 at Hobart. Had twelve children - Catherine, Herbert, Ernest, Ada, Louisa, Gouldina, Ida, Edwin, Sydney, Ebenezer, Herman & Minnie; four died in infancy. They lived in Bothwell moving to Goulds Country in 1870 and becoming one of the pioneer families. Frances died in 1903 and Benjamin in 1927. Jennie Chapman

SMITH, James: Born 1833, married Mary LENARD, born c1839, at Bothwell in 1858. Had eleven children - James, Rosetta, William, Benjamin, Lydia, Mary, Clara, John, Emily, George and Phoebe. The family remained in the Bothwell district until the 1880's before their children married and went their separate ways. James died in 1902 and Mary in 1908. Jennie Chapman

SMITH, John: Lived at 'Ratho' at Bothwell, Summerleas, Fern Tree in Tasmania 1865+. Later, two of his sons went to Mount Waverley, Melbourne and later descendants to Colac in Victoria, Australia 1914+. Rick Smith

SMITH, Kathleen Agnus (Kassie): Born 1905? married to Baden James LORING, born 1900 Hobart, Tasmania. My mother Nolma, Kathleen's daughter, does not know of any family history. She knows a little about her father's family history but does not even know her grandparent's names or what relatives she may have on her mother's side. She would love to know a little about her mother's family line. Sandra Smith

SMITH, Michael: Born 13 April 1854. Michael was registered as "Michael HANNON" - mother Mary HANNON (properly HANNEEN); father's details not recorded. Mary, an Irish convict, had applied for permission to marry convict Michael TIERNAN however this was denied - father of child? In 1856, Mary married James SMITH and Michael Hannon was 'adopted' into the family and raised as "SMITH". Michael (Hannon) SMITH married Eliza SMITH at Brighton in 1873; they had 13 children. Hanora Annie Smith (married to John Ellis) is my ancestry line. Michael died Jan 1934 at York Plains and is buried in St. Peter's Anglican Cemetery, Oatlands. Michael also had a half brother, James HANNEEN, born Ireland and transported with his mother, Mary, however died in Hobart as an infant. Carol Axton

SMITH, Michael Philip: Born 1922 Hobart. His parents were Tasman Thomas Smith, born 1888, and Myrtle Alice Geappen, born 1883. Tasman's parents were Henry Smith (furniture dealer), born 1854 and Bridget Dora Taylor, born 1855. Myrtle's parents were Edward Charles Geappen (carpenter), born 1860 and Sarah Hannan, born 1860. Colleen Newton

SMITH, William: Looking for descendants of William Smith born 1805, Dorset, England, and Ellen DONOVAN (both convicts we believe) who married in 1838, Longford, Tasmania, and had six children including one son, Henry, all the others were girls. I have family tree of the Smiths going back to the 1700’s. William was transported per the Bengal Merchant. He was sentenced to 7 years for larceny in 1834 at Dorchester court. Ellen Donovan arrived per the Hector. Enid Wood

SMITH, William John: Occupation carpenter, married Eleanor PAGE, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Page nee Doleman, 17 Sept 1855 Independent Chapel Tasmania. Three children - William 21 Sept 1856, Emma 23 June 1858, Thomas 5 Aug 1861. Family arrived NZ pre Jan 1863. Glynis Jackson

SMITH, Zachariah: Born 1838, married Sarah NORTON, born 1842 at Bothwell in 1864. Six children: Hannah, Ada, Ernest, Minnie, George & Walter. Sarah died at childbirth along with Walter in 1878. Zachariah then married Mary NOBES in 1887. They had four daughters - May, Ethel, Ella & Effie. Zachariah died in 1898 at Hobart and Mary died in 1928. Jennie Chapman

SPARKES/SPARKS, Henry: Transported to VDL per the Duncan. Sailed from England on the 2 Dec 1840 and arrived in Hobart Town on 18 Apr 1841. Transported for life for assault and robbery (highway). Tried at Kent Quarter Sessions 20 Oct 1840. Native place Sundridge, Kent. Conditional Pardon 3 Feb 1857. Steve Sparkes

SPURLING, Percy Norman: Married Rose Harriette McINERNEY in Hobart c1915. One child - Percy Norman born Hobart 5 Sep 1915 married Agnes Elizabeth Connell in 1940. Kathie Diskin

STANTON: Brother's Thomas and John STANTON migrated to Tasmania in 1848 and 1855 respectively. Settled in the Huon district and were part of the apple orchard industry. Jennie Chapman

STEVEN John: Born Glasgow, Scotland c1812. Arrival in Australia is still being researched and information welcomed. Married Barbara Muller (a German skilled immigrant) at Newground, Port Sorell district. They had 12 children - Barbara; John; Alexander; Janet (Jessie); Frederick; Ruth; Magdelene; Paul; Rhoda; Martha; Rachel and Esther. (In various records there are variants of the surname spelling to include "Stevens", "Stephen" and "Stephens". They lived at "Pardoe" near East Devonport. John died aged 92yrs in 1904 and is buried in the old Anglican cemetery, East Devonport. 2nd Great Grandfather of Carol Axton. Carol Axton

STEVENSON, James: From Port Sorell/Moriarty area. Amber Etheridge

STREETER, Emma Eliza (nee JONES): Married Ebenezer STREETER in Sussex England in 1904. Two children - Agnes Mary & Evelyn Ruth, born in Sussex. The family emigrated to Tasmania between 1909 and 1912 and lived, I think, in Hobart. Son Edward William born there in 1912. Brenda Zadorozny

SULLIVAN, Hanora: Convict transported to VDL 1848, Native place Cork, Ireland. Married James REILLY/RILEY. Kesa Hayes

SUPPLE, William: My 3x Great Grandparents were both convicts from Hobart. William Supple married Ellen McCARTHY with the permission of the Governor. In 1842, he was granted his ticket of leave, aged 30 years. (Ellen still had 1 year to go). He is listed as licensee of The Ordnance Arms, Liverpool street, Hobart in 1843. In 1856, he built and owned The Commercial Hotel in Kapunda. I wish to know what happened in between these years 1843-1856. He did marry and have children before he moved to Kapunda, South Australi, but where did he live in Tasmania? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you. Leoni Heffernan

SUTTON, Daniel: Migrated to Hobart, Tasmania per the Persian arriving 8 Apr 1832 with son Robert Sutton and daughter Frances Charlotte Sutton. Prior to migration was solicitor in Colchester, Essex. Became well-known Hobart solicitor from 1833 until death 28 Sep 1859. In 1790 married Anne EDE (didn’t come to Australia; reason unknown). Had four ? daughters born in Colchester, Essex including Frances Charlotte and Eliza who married Charles Cowper, Premier NSW various times between 1856 and 1870. James Platt

SWAIN, John: With his wife Bridget and daughter Margaret, arrived in Tasmania per the Thomas Lawrie in 1840 as indentured servant to the VDL Company. They finally settled in Burnie. Anne Hollingshead

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TACEY, WILLIAM: Died 29 Jun 1893. Married Margaret COLLINS 19 May 1866 in Ross, Tasmania. Children - Edward 1872, Walter 1871, Margaret 1873, Rebecca 1877, Herbert 1877, Frances 1879, Maria 1885. Rebecca Tacy married Albert Homes in 1902 St John's Church, Launceston. Helen Cameron

TAYLOR, Don & Vi: I am looking for relatives in Deloraine. Descendants of Don and Vi Taylor who I met in 1975, and are now both deceased. Heather Ranclud (nee Taylor)

TAYLOR, John: Born c1832 married 13 Sep 1854 Maria GILLAM, born c1840 and had two children to John - John & Thomas Gillam. John died in 1873 and Maria remarried a William Bailey and had one child - Emily Maria. William died in 1885 and Maria remarried again to Laurence Burns in 1887. Karen Jones

TAYLOR, John: Born 24 Dec 1867 Westbury married Catherine GARRET, born 13 Jun 1869 in Westbury and they had nine children - John Thomas, Horwood Norman William, Emily Evylin Jane, Catherine Jane, Dorothy Doris Ruby, Victor, Lynn, Ellery Elmy Sybil & Vera. Karen Jones

THOMAS, Jessie: Lived with or was adopted or fostered to Blanchard Thomas in Launceston, Tasmania. She says she was born about 1879. Came to New Zealand when she was about 18. She is my grand-mother. Her two sons and daughter did not know her birth date. They are all deceased now, so have nothing to go on. Moira Wylie

THOMPSON, Thomas: Born 1814 England, transported as a convict (for stealing), arriving 1845 per the Equestrian 2. Left behind a wife and two children. Married fellow female convict Ann JONES 1851 in Launceston. Both granted conditional pardons. Thomas and Ann settled in Port Sorell/Torquay and had four children - Thomas Henry, Elizabeth, Mary Ann, & William. Their son Thomas Henry is my g-grandfather. Carol Axton

THORNE, Samuel: Born 1776 Spaxton, Somerset, joined Marines 1797 during the Napoleonic Wars fighting in the Battle of Camperdown, a significant English naval victory against the Dutch in Oct 1797. Married Ann LUCKWELL 1796; First son John born in Spaxton 1798. In 1803 Sergeant Samuel Thorne and his wife Ann joined Colonel David Collins’ expedition to found a colony at Port Phillip; John was left behind with his mother’s parents and never came to the colonies. In Nov 1803 at Port Phillip, Ann gave birth to William James Hobart Thorne the first child of European descent born in what was later to become the colony of Victoria. The Port Philip settlement was abandoned in early 1804, and the colony moved to the Derwent River, VDL, and Hobart Town was founded. There, Ann gave birth to Harriet (1805), Charles (1807) & Robert (1809). This family has been extensively researched and a book is in preparation. Malcolm Ward

TIERNAN Michael: Born 1805 Leitrim, Ireland. Transported to van Diemen's Land per Cadet 1, arriving 28 Aug 1844. Found guilty of cattle stealing and sentenced for 15 years. Married man, farm labourer. Served time in Tasmania including 'Lovely Banks'. Applied for permission to marry fellow convict Mary Hanneen Aug 1853(ref. 52/1/6) but denied. (Mary Hanneen had a male illegitimate child, Michael, April 1854, but father's name not recorded. Michael Tiernan?) Michael died 1869 in Hobart. Carol Axton

TINNING, David Brodie (Rev): Born 2 Feb 1824 and died 10 Jun 1890 in Richmond, Tasmania. From Carlisle in Cumberland, England. Anne Hollingshead

TOBIN, William: Came from possibly County Kilkenny, Ireland pre 1875; Victoria and Tasmania. 1875+. Rick Smith

TONGS, John: Born Hampshire, England c1795. Transported to Tasmania on Eliza II for 7yrs for "Machine Breaking" during the farm labourers strike in 1830. He was a blacksmith and convicted for letting the rebels use his tools. He was of good conduct and as a lay preacher had a good influence over other convicts; granted parole and free pardon 1836. He arranged, with the help of his Parish at Romsey, to bring his wife Fanny and children Susannah, Charles, Joseph John, Fanny & Samuel as well as Fanny's child John Palmer (from a previous marriage) out. Died at Longford 1869 a highly respected member of the community and 1st lay preacher of the Methodist Church, Longford. 3rd g-grandfather of Carol Axton. Carol Axton

TONGS, Samuel: Born 1829 Michelmarsh, Hampshire, England. Emigrated to Tasmania, with his mother and siblings. Parents - John Tongs & Fanny Collins. Lived at Adelphia, near Whitemore. Married Hephzibar WOODS 1853 at Wesleyan Chapel, Longford. They had 12 children - John, Susanna, Samuel, Fanny, Alfred, Fanny (2nd), Ada, Frederick, Frank, Alan, Arthur & Charles. (The first Fanny and also Charles died as children.) Samuel was a farmer at 'Mount Vernon' Longford and in the Leven district, Ulverstone. Samuel died of rheumatic fever, aged only 46yrs. 2nd g-grandfather of Carol Axton. Carol Axton

TRUEMAN, Trevor Tasman Lawrence: Wife Lorna May McCORMACK and children Daphne, Ruby, Mary, Carol, Clifford and Robert Trueman. Lived at Neika at the time of his death in 1984. Kathy Duncombe

TUCK, Edward: Born 1857 married Honor KELLY Church of St Peters New Norfolk, had Florence Tuck born 1896. Married Bingham Hankin of Geeveston. They had Gwen Hankin who married Keith Edward White in Adelaide and had two children. Rod White

TYLER, Isaac: Of Latrobe Tasmania. Sons - Isaac, Thomas & Charles. Daughters - Charlotte Cook, Ada Lovelock, Sara McCarty & Matilda Cook. Grand Daughter - Mary Brown (Ford). Owner of Land in Kentishbury, Lot 6048. Also owner of a Cottage in William street, Latrobe. Robert Ford

TYLER, Isaac: I am interested in the families of Isaac Tyler and his wife Mary BURNS - both convicts. Barbara Johnstone

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WALKEDEN, James Richard Henry: Born 1863 Beaufort, Victoria. Married at Launceston, Tasmania 8 Jan 1895 to Harriet Melinda FOGWILL born 1873 Calstock, Cornwall. Seven children - James, Allan, Melinda, Herbert, Ernest, Henry & Eva. James died 1936 Reservoir, Victoria. Leone Fabre

WALKER, Joseph: Born c1907, Belpher, Derbyshire, England. Emigrated to Tasmania. Married Susannah TONGS 1845 at Launceston. Lived at Adelphia (near Whitemore) 1848 census. 6 children: Charles, Hannah, Joseph (jnr), Fanny, Lydia & John. A well respected man, involved with the church, community and sport. Died 1874 and is buried, with wife, at Longford. 2nd g-grandfather of Carol Axton. Details on his English ancestry and immigration are sought. Carol Axton

WALTERS, Elsie May: Born c1891 as Elsie May Peebles, in marriage became Elsie May Rice, died Elsie May Walters. Two children - son Vernon Frances Rice (aka Alfred Vernon Walters) and daughter Dulcie. Any information would be greatly appreciated!! Emma Elliott

WARD, Francis: Successful prospector and miner in Launceston area in 1870. Married Theana DAVIS in Launceston on 26 July 1878. Six children - Francis James, Harold, Claude, Verney, Bridget & Mary Ann. Francis believed to have come from Ireland. He died of pneumonia in Invermay, Launceston in 1889. Any help on Francis or Theana, especially prior to 1870, would be greatly appreciated. Vicki Hilder

WATSON, Brereton R.R.P.P: Arrived as a Lieutenant per the Snipe in 1824 (East India Company) to Hobart Town. Married Catherine WADE, daughter of John Wade of Pittwater. Brother, Feltham Bold Watson, arrived 1828 and married sister of Catherine, Mary Wade. Reg Watson

WEBB, William: Married Hannah HALLAM (daughter of Joseph Hallam and Maria Roach) in 1838. After the death of Hannah, he married Louis Adelaide JONES (daughter of Robert Jones and Sarah Blinkworth) in 1858. Kathy Duncombe

WEEDING, Thomas: Arrived in Tasmania per the Dawson 1837. Followed his uncles John and James Weeding, who arrived 1823. Like his uncles, he was from Surrey, England. Thomas married Susanna AYRES before coming to VDL. I find the death records confusing, as a Thomas Weedon is shown in the Mercury to have died on 7 Dec 1899 and buried at Kempton, but the grave in the local cemetery shows Thomas Weeding, dying on 9 Dec 1900. Trevor Wedding

WELLS, William: Convict, married Elizabeth ENO about 1820, at least one son William Henry Wells 1830-1913, settled in Ross and Campbell Town area. Malcolm Wells

WESTLAKE, Rose Grace: Born 1882? died 1965 Launceston, buried St Leonards. Had about eleven children to Henry HYATT between born 1907 son, then Baula Rose born 1909 in Launceston, died 1979. Any info would be appreciated. It's believed Rose Westlake born St Leonards, NSW, and was known most her life as Grace Hyatt. Plenty on Hyatt side of family, nothing on Westlake side of tree. Like to find confirmation if she was daughter of Thomas and Maria (nee Trinder). Leanne Land

WHITE, RICHARD "DICKY": Born America c1774. Father white, mother Jamaican slave. Richard White convicted for highway robbery on 13 Feb 1797 and transported per the Hillsborough 22 Nov 1798 arriving Sydney 26 July 1799. Transported to Norfolk Island in 1802. Received a land grant in Launceston in 1815 and in 1822 built the Launceston Hotel. Janet White

WHITE, Henry: Married Mary McCARTHY 10 Jul 1878 Catholic Church, Deloraine. Witnesses Owen McCarthy (father) & Ellen McCarthy (sister). Three children in Tasmania - only Henry Gerald is registered. Richard and Cecilia on church records but not government registry. In late 1880’s, moved to Richmond, Victoria where Phillip (1888), Elizabeth, Gertrude Mabel & George were born. Henry died 19 Mar 1940, aged 87, Richmond. Using dates on marriage and death certificates, born c1853; death certificate states born in Tasmania. I have searched all the Henry White’s born about that period on the government registry. Only possibility is a Henry White born 28 May 1850 to a William and Elizabeth nee Partridge in Morven, Evandale. William & Elizabeth married in 1848 in the Church of Scotland. On government registry it states another son (no name given) born Apr 1853 and a daughter Elizabeth born 11 Dec 1851. I do not have any Williams in the family. Was it possible for a Catholic girl and a Presbyterian boy to marry in 1878? I am just not convinced that William & Elizabeth are Henry’s parents. Look forward to any comments. Vicki Milner

WHITWORTH, James: Convicted and transported in 1841 per the Layton 4 from England to Tasmania for ten years aged 40 years for forgery. Left behind a wife and seven children in Oldham, Lancashire. Remarried in 1847 to convict Mary Ann DAVEY and had a further twelve children. Settled in Hobart and had successful drapery business. Margaret Duffus

WILD, Richard: Born 1808 Hampshire, England. Tried 15 Jul 1835 at Southampton Hampshire. Transported to VDL for robbery 27 Aug 1836 for life per the Eden. Died Sydney, NSW. Julie Campbell

WILDING, Mary Ann: Born 7 Jan 1858 Hobart, daughter of Ann Wilding (nee Quinn) and Thomas Wilding. Mary Ann Wilding married James HOK-SEON 6 Jan 1871 in Fitzroy, Victoria. James may have been a tin worker in Tasmania. Margaret Strickland

WILDING, Thomas: Born c1821, tried Preston, Lancaster, England 10 Jan 1842 for stealing £100 in value of goods. Sentence 14 years to be served in VDL. Transported per the Marquis of Hastings (2) sailing 11 Jul 1842 from London arriving Hobart 8 Nov 1842. Protestant Read and Write. Father - Thomas, Mother - Alice. Brothers - James & John, Sisters - Mary & Ellen. Margaret Strickland

WILKS, Charles Thomas: Born 1825. Married Mary Ann DOWNES, born 1831 at Launceston, on 3 Jan 1853 then went to Victoria. Children - Amos Edwin born 1853 at Sandhurst, Charles Henry born 1854 at Bendigo and Thomas Wright born 1859 at Eagle Hawk. Amos Edwin married Agnes Josephine English in 1875. Children - Charles Thomas born 1876 and Walter Henry born 1878. Charles Henry married unknown and Thomas Wright married unknown. Barry Wilks

WILLIAMS, Frederick: Born St Briavels. Wife Elizabeth BENNETT, born Newland. Sons Edmund, Frederick and Albert. Came from Gloucestershire, England per the Louisa to Hobart Tasmania. A girl child, Louisa, born at sea. Discharges from the ship on the 20 January at their own request. Lived in Black Brush, parish Brighton. Had more children. Brother Giles arrived soon after. Both families came across about 1869 to settle at Gisborne and Bendigo. Have a Family Tree. Have a Williams Book. Veronica Hagart

WILLIAMS, Hugh: (1862-1925) son of John Williams and Elizabeth Liddell. Married Janet (Jessie) STEVEN 1886 and lived in Sheffield, Tasmania. Had five children. Janet was the daughter of John Steven and Barbara Muller. G-grandfather of Carol Axton. Carol Axton

WILLIAMS, John: (1828-1913) Born Flintshire, Wales. Mother Ann Williams (nee Evans). In 1855 came out to Tasmania on a skilled migrant scheme, per Marco Polo and worked and share farmed at the Thomas family estate at Northdown. Later bought own land at Nook, near Sheffield, and moved there with his family. Married Scottish lass Elizabeth LIDDELL and had 10 children - Anne; Richard; Hugh; John Henry; Elizabeth; William (Billy); Alice; Jane; Emily and Andrew. He was a well known man in championship ploughing and a judge of draught horses. Also a respected pioneer of the Kentish district. Had a wonderful singing voice. Celebrated Golden Wedding Anniversary and lived to be 84 yrs. He is buried in the old cemetery, Sheffield, Tas. 2nd great grandfather of Carol Axton. Carol Axton

WILLIAMSON, George Tasman: Born 1816, Launceston. Son of Thomas WILLIAMSON and Mary Ann McCOY. Only child of 4 to be born in Tasmania. Elder 3 born in Melbourne. Thomas WILLIAMSON occupation a Tailor. Why did the family settle in Tasmania for a short time period?? Also, Thomas WILLIAMSON death is elusive. Anyone have any info??? Catriona Barker

WILSON, Ruby: Born c1894. Lived in Waratah but moved to Linda Valley for employment. Worked at Royal Hotel, Linda Valley during 1913. Met Len Eddy, miner, address Linda Valley Hotel, and subsequently gave his name as father of her child, Catherine, who was born out of wedlock in Melbourne on 18 Feb 1914. Allison Sarkies

WISEMAN, Thomas: Born 1807 Kent, unsure how he came to Launceston, Tasmania. Arrived 1826. From 1836, was a ship builder situated at Windermere, married Harriett ROGERS 27 Sep 1852. Had five children - Harriett, Thomas, Fanny, Sarah & Jesse. Moved to Burnie 1855, became a publican of the Ship Inn, Burnie Inn and the Bay View Hotel. Died 28 Jun 1876. Son Thomas was a well known business man of Burnie. Daughter Harriett (known as Granny Wiseman) married Thompson Brown, a publican of the Federal Hotel, Wynyard. Next two generations of the Brown family ran hotels in Wynyard until the 1930's then moved to Launceston running the Sydney, Exchange, Sportsman Hall and Criterion Hotels till the 1960's. Wiseman St Burnie is named after this family. Richard Perkins

WOOD, William: Married Jane COLLINS Sep 1850 in Launceston. Then about 1856, Jane lived and had children to a Samuel Harris, Westbury, Tas. William died Bracknell area, where was he buried and what ever happened to Jane? Did poor William ever marry again? Please help. Robin Wood

WORSLEY, Oliver Keith: Married Evelyn Ruth STREETER in Hobart 1929. Brenda Zadorozny

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YOUNG, George Frederick: Died 17 Feb 1980. Valencia Francis

YOUNG(E), William: Believed to have been a farmer near Margate or North West Bay. Details of William, his wife and children are unknown except for two daughters, Constance (known as Annie) and Ellenor Bly (known as Bly. Annie born c1864 (possibly in Margate), married Edwin John Whitby 18 Oct 1883, Hobart and settled in Melbourne where Edwin kept the Star of the West Hotel (now the Great Western) in King Street. Three surviving children - Irene, Gladys & Royston. Edwin died 1895 Melbourne and Annie moved to Perth with Irene & Gladys, possibly to live with her sister, Bly. Bly married William Robinson Ward 1894 Fremantle. William Ward died 1905. Annie remarried in Perth 1901. Gladys lived in Perth and married Harry Simes. Irene went to the USA and married there. I don't know much about Royston except that he died in Melbourne in 1975. He may have a son named Wilfred Whitby. Andrew Amos

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ZANOTTI, Johann Carl: Immigrated to Tasmania in October 1885 as an unassisted Immigrant from Germany. Was processed at the Brickfields Depot in Hobart and 2 years later moved to Bismarck (now Collinsvale) where he lived his entire life. Ronnell Brady