Olivia GASCOYNE

1760 - Yes, date unknown

• Name	Olivia GASCOYNE
  Born	1760	Drotwiche, Worchestershire, England.
  Gender	Female
  Died	Yes, date unknown
  Notes	(Research):Lucas Family History NATHANIEL LUCAS 1764-1818 courtesy of this site http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/history/Lucas%20Family%20History.htm Nathaniel Lucas was born in Kingston, Surrey, England, about 1764. His father was William John Lucas, a builder of Thames Ditton, Surrey, his mother was Mary nee Bradford. Nothing is known of Nathaniel's early life, except that he followed in his father's footsteps, taking up the trade of Carpenter and Joiner, and later becoming a builder. His story commences when he is twenty years of age. At this time he was living in a public house in Red Lion Street, Holburn, London. On Wednesday 7th July 1784, Nathaniel was tried before Mr. Rose at Justice hall in the Old Bailey and convicted of feloniously stealing clothing, the value of which was £ 2-0-0 ($ 4-00). This being the property of his neighbour Mary Davis, a spinster. Sentenced to transportation for seven years, Nathaniel was to spend some time in a prison hulk anchored in the Thames. On the 13th of May 1787 he left Portsmouth aboard the "Scarborough" one of the transport ships of the First Fleet, bound for Botany Bay, New South Wales. Aboard another ship in the fleet the "Lady Penryhn" was Olivia Gascoigne, who was destined to become Nathaniel's wife. <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Scarborough.jpg> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Scarborough.jpg> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Lady%20Penrhyn.jpg> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Lady%20Penrhyn.jpg> Scarborough Lady Penryhn TRIAL OF NATHANIEL LUCAS NNathaniel Lucas was tried by the London Jury, before Mr. Rose, at Justice hall in the Old Bailey at the sessions, which began on Wednesday, 17th July 1784. The following is a transcript of his trial. NNathaniel Lucas was indicted for feloniously stealing, on the 6th of July, one cotton apron, value 4 shillings, one towel, value 2 pence, six muslin caps, value 12 shillings, a muslin shawl, value 5 shillings. The property of Mary Davis, spinster. Mary Davis sworn. I am a single woman, I live in Red Lion Street, Holborn, with my father; on Tuesday last I lost the things mentioned in the indictment, from my father’s house, I went out about five in the evening, I went to the drawer in the garret for an apron, and the drawer was full as usual, the casement left open by neglect, when I returned about eleven I went to put the same apron back, and the draw was forced open, and all the things gone, they were all in this drawer but the cotton apron, and old towel, I am sure I left it locked. Court. Can you speak with precision to these identical things?- I am sure I missed them all, as soon as I found I was robbed my father went the next door, and I immediately recollected the things I had lost, and that recollection I now speak (the things produced and deposed to) all the handkerchiefs are marked except one that is worked by my sister, I am sure it is mine, and this shawl my sister worked, the cotton apron I marked, and one of the muslin ones, the others are worked ones. I know them particularly, the towel is not marked, I cannot speak so positively to that as the rest, I know nothing of the prisoner. John Davis sworn. I am a painter, I suspected the prisoner, who lodged at the next door, at a public house, I got constable and beadle, and went up into the prisoner’s along with the publican, the prisoner was in bed, we looked about the room and could see nothing, and we at last made him get up, and between the sacking and the feather bed there was this cotton apron, and the towel. I found nothing else in the room, and in the adjoining room the door of which was latched not locked, and which was an empty room, we found all the rest of the things doubled up in a feather bed. I knew the shawl particularly, because I drew the pattern for my daughter to work it; I took the prisoner next day to the justice, the things have been in my possession ever since. Court. Is there a possibility of getting out of one garret window?—By going along the parapet wall it is very easy, the parapet is even. Could a man get in at the casement?—Very easy. Walter Carwardine sworn. I keep a public house in Red Lion Street, I have more lodgers besides the prisoner, and upon the same floor, I have an infirm old lady in the back room about eighty. Court. Have you any other lodgers in the house?—Yes, in the two pair of stairs; I went up with Mr. Davis, he came in and asked me what lodgers I had; I said all were good but one that I did not know, that my wife took in. Is this old lady very active?—No Sir, she goes double, she is three quarters of an hour going from the top of the house to the bottom. Did the prisoner say anything about the things?—He said he did not know anything of any of the things; them are the things we found which are produced. Prisoner. Why did not he like me. Court. That is not evidence, unless you choose to have it so, unless you choose to put the question. Prisoner. I choose to put the question?—Because he had no box nor any thing there, and I did not go after his character, and he seemed rather a surly kind of a man. Prisoner. Because I did not go to his house to get drunk, I always went to bed by nine o’clock, he did not like me for that, and his wife asked me for the money before it was due, and I was rather surly to her. John Freeman sworn. It was my night to sit up at the watch-house, I went up stairs with Mr. Davis; Mr. Davis looked upon the wall to see if he could see any marks of foot-steps, but we did not, it was very dry weather; I made the man get up, and between the sacking and the bed there was an apron and towel, and I found the other things in the empty room, as they have been described; the prisoner said he knew nothing of them, but his countenance changed very much; he was not in bed though he pretended to be. Court. Was he or not asleep?—He pretended to be asleep, but it is a thing impossible for him to be asleep, because there was so much noise in the room. How long was it before you awoke him?—About five minutes. Did he appear to be in sleep during that time?—Yes we took him to the watch-house. Court to Miss Davis. Are you sure the cotton apron is yours?—Yes, My Lord, it is marked. Prisoner’s Defence I am very innocent, another person is as likely to go into the room where I slept as I was myself, the room was always open; there was one man slept with me at times. Court to Mr. Davis When you went up did you find his room locked?—No the door was open. Court to prisoner. Have you any witnesses?—No. What are you?—A joiner and carpenter. Have you a master to speak for you?—My master said he would come to speak for me at the justices, unknown to me, this gentleman here heard what character he gave me; there was a man slept with me at times. Mr. Carwardine. The man had not slept with him for two nights, and nobody was in bed in the room but the prisoner when I went up. Verdict. Guilty. Judgement recorded at the end of the same sessions. Sentence. Transportation to New South Wales, seven years. RESIDENCE ON NORFOLK ISLAND Shortly after the arrival of the fleet in Sydney Cove, Phillip decided to set up a colony on Norfolk Island. The occupation of the island was to serve two ends, to make available masts and sails for the refurbishment of British ships, from the pine and flax found on the island, and because of the fact that there were two French ships, the "La Boussole" and the "L'Astrolabe" in the area, Phillip wanted to forestall any chance of them claiming Norfolk Island for the French. Nathaniel Lucas and Olivia Gascoigne, were among the 23 settlers, 7 freemen and 15 convicts specially selected by Phillip for their good character and their vocation to go to Norfolk Island. Along with a detachment of marines, under the command of Lieutenant Phillip Gidley King, they were to help set up this pioneer settlement, that was later to become so infamous in Australia's early history. This small party sailed from Sydney Cove on 15th February 1788 aboard the "Supply", with enough supplies to last six months. They arrived off Norfolk Island on 29th February, but owing to bad weather they could not get ashore. On the 2nd of March, King was able to get ashore, but it was another five days before a place could be found to safely land the main party, and transport the provisions ashore. <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Norfolk%20is%20settlement.jpg> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Norfolk%20is%20settlement.jpg> Settlement on Norfolk Island King had some initial trouble with some of the convicts, but despite this the settlement soon began to flourish. Land was cleared and cultivated, crops were sown and harvested, and buildings erected. The settlement soon became a small township. In March of 1790, Norfolk Island received about 300 new people to its shore. The ships "Sirius" and "Supply" arrived bringing two companies of Marines plus new convicts from Sydney, where dwindling supplies of food had become a very serious problem. It was at this time that the island claimed its first British ship. While trying to land stores in bad weather, the 540-ton “Sirius” was swept onto a coral reef. The ship was a total loss, but the crew made it safely ashore, the provisions were also saved. <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/hms%20sirius.gif> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/hms%20sirius.gif> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Hms%20Supply1.gif> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Hms%20Supply1.gif> Left Sirius Right Supply OLIVIA GASCOIGNE 1761-1830 Olivia, it seems was an Aristocrat. Her parents have not yet been clearly identified, however research points toward the fact that she was the daughter of the High Sheriff of Yorkshire, John Gascoigne of Wentworth Castle, near Sheffield, and Sarah Vernon - Wentworth of Hanbury Hall, Droitwych, Worcestershire. The name Olivia Gascoigne appears three times in the Castle's records. A John Gascoigne married Olive Partridge in Droitwych in 1724, (these are thought to be Olivia's grandparents). This John Gascoigne appears to have been a naval Captain, commanding HMS "Greyhound" in Admiral Thomas Rowley's Fleet. Olivia's family in Australia still possesses a locket with a painting believed to be that of Captain Thomas Rowley. Mary Rowley, daughter of a Captain Rowley of the New South Wales Corps, married Olivia's son, John. Hanbury Hall, Droitwych <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Wentworth%20castle.jpg> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Wentworth%20castle.jpg>Olivia's problems, which culminated in her being transported to New South Wales, may have stemmed from a dispute within the Wentworth family. The Gascoigne's were the originals of a line, which merged with the Wentworths to become the Earls of Stafford. Some descendants have recalled that Olivia always asserted such a connection. At about the time of Olivia's birth the Stafford estates were carved up. The Gascoignes inherited the title of High Sheriffs of Yorkshire and the use of Wentworth Castle (England's largest castle) from the Wentworths whilst the Wentworths continued as the Earls of Stafford but acquired the lesser estate of Wentworth Wodehouse and the Vernon family acquired ownership of Wentworth Castle (left), which the Earls did not appreciate. The Vernons were a descendant branch of the Wentworths, they later changed their name to Vernon-Wentworth. They remained in Hilton Park, Staffordshire and in Droitwych. The Gascoignes were cousins and it seems that they had married back into the family. The Earls of Stafford were the cousins of the Marquis of Liverpool, The Duke of Argyle, the Duke of Clarence and the Duke of Cumberland and were all Yorkshire Aristocrats. They all had estates in Longford County in Ireland. A cousin, Sir Thomas Watson Wentworth, was Prime Minister of England in 1782. He was of the Wodehouse faction. Olivia was of the Castle faction. Could Olivia's transportation have been a result of this family feud? Olivia Gascoigne was tried at Worcester Lent Assizes, 5th March 1785. The indictment reads: - "That Olive Gascoigne, late of the Parish of Seven Stoke in the county of Worcester, Spinster, on the 10th day of August 1784, with force and arms in the parish aforesaid…. 13 pieces of gold coin of the proper coin of the realm called guineas of the value of £131-13. One piece of foreign silver coin called a Dollar of the value of 4 shillings and six pence. Of the goods chattels and monies of Edward Griffith in the dwelling house of George Griffith, then and there being found feloniously did steal take and carry away". Verdict . Guilty. Sentence. To be hanged. Although convicted and sentenced to the ultimate punishment, Olivia received a Royal reprieve, having her death sentence commuted to transportation. Worcestershire. Whereas Olive Gascoigne was severally attainted at this assizes of the severe capital felony of stealing the value of above 40 shillings in a dwelling house. His Majesty hath been graciously pleased to extend Royal mercy to her on the condition of her being severally transported beyond the seas for and during the term of 7 years. It is thereby ordered by this Court that the prisoner Olive Gascoigne be transported beyond the seas accordingly as soon as conveniently may be pursuant to the acts of Parliament in this case made provided that Reginald Lygon and Charles Trubshaw Withers Esquires, two of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the county of Worcester do contract with any person or persons for the performance of the transportation and order such and the like sufficient security to be taken for the same acts of Parliament direct. I also cause the prisoner Olive Gascoigne, pursuant to such contract or contracts to be delivered over by the Gaoler of the county of Worcester (in whose custody she now is) to the person or persons contracting for him or to his or their assizes and certify such contract or contracts and security to be taken at the next assizes. General Gaol delivery to be holden for the county of Worcester in order to have the prisoner be certified and contract or contracts and security filed among the records of this Court. By the Court Price In the court hearing, no evidence was presented to say that Olivia had actually held the pistol used in the armed robbery, nor that she had personally received any of the proceeds. The others, all males, appear to have disappeared from the records after being sentenced to death but having their sentences commuted. It is interesting to note that Olivia lived in Sydney at the time the streets were being named. She lived at the intersection of Clarence, Argyle, York, Cumberland and Kent Streets (Nathaniel was related to the Lord John Lucas, the Earl of Kent). When Lord Lucas died in 1799, the title passed to Prince Edward, the father of Queen Victoria whose son, The Duke of Edinburgh, visited Australia in 1866, during this visit he privately spent a half a day with Olivia's son John's family. Olivia was also among the first families to live in Liverpool and when she moved to the Norfolk Plains area in Tasmania, the village was named Longford shortly afterwards. Another interesting fact is that most of the children of a later Duke of Argyle migrated to Australia and linked up with Olivia's youngest son, Thomas in Camperdown, Victoria in the 1850's. Among the Norfolk Island records was a free person, Martha Wentworth. Martha married a convict named John Paul and followed Olivia to reside in Liverpool when the Lucas's left Norfolk Island. It seems that Martha was Olivia's aunt. Whilst this is a highly speculative story, the coincidences are too great to be ignored. BACK TO THE LIVES OF NATHANIEL & OLIVIA IN AUSTRALIA In 1791 Nathaniel received a grant of fifteen acres of land, which he farmed with the help of William Walsh, a convict assigned to Nathaniel, who by this time had served his sentence and was an emancipist farmer. In 1793 Nathaniel purchased a further sixty acres from Charles Heritage a former marine. Apparently Nathaniel was quite a successful farmer, for in August 1802 he sold wheat, maize and pork worth £450- 0-0 ($225-00) to the Government stores. In 1795, Nathaniel constructed an overshot water-mill on Norfolk Island for a fee of three ewe sheep, the mill having a capacity to grind and dress eighteen bushels of flour a day. On 11th June 1795 Nathaniel was appointed master carpenter succeeding William Peate. He was suspended on 5th September 1800, and reappointed 13th March 1802 and held this position until the settlement was reduced in 1805. During this time on Norfolk Island, eleven of their thirteen children were born, and two were killed tragically when at tree fell on them. An entry in the "Journal of Lieutenant Governor King", dated 15th August 1792 gives a sad account of the tragedy, which claimed the lives of Nathaniel's twin daughters, Sarah and Mary and almost killed his wife Olivia. " The carpenter Nathaniel Lucas, incautiously set fire to two pine trees which he thought would fall clear of his dwelling house, one of them unfortunately fell on it and killed two fine twin children, two years old, bruised the mother in many parts of her body and broke her arm in two places. An infant child that was in her arms at the time providently escaped unhurt, although the house was dashed to pieces. Also whilst on Norfolk Island Nathaniel was to write the following letter to his father. He gave the letter to Governor King to deliver on his return to England. Sydney, Norfolk Island New South Wales 20th October 1796 Dear father, After so long an absence, an account of my state of health and situation, will no doubt be pleasing to you, and I have the pleasing satisfaction to acquaint you that me and my family are all in perfect good health and thank God and my own industry very comfortably situated my family at this present time consists of my wife and 4 children, 2 boys and 2 girls. - I had the unspeakable misfortune to lose 2 twins, girls, by an accident, which, could it be represented in a proper manner would awaken, the most tender feelings and melt the hardest heart in sympathy. It was by the fall of a pine tree which stood near my house, which buried my lovely infants in the ruins, and almost my worthy partner, who nearly escaped with her life, for she was dragged out in a situation in which her life was despaired of, O' Father I am not able to express the poignant grief I felt on this very shocking scene, without dwelling long upon this displeasing subject together with a variety of misfortunes, liable to those who transgress the laws of their country. I can now with truth assert that I have surmounted them all, and with the blessing of God I hope in the course of 2 years to return to my native country with a competency for life. I am Master carpenter of this island for which I have a salary of £50-0-0 per annum. I have 2 freeholds consisting of 75 acres of land. I should be worthy very much to gratitude if I did not acquaint you that my present good fortune is to be imputed in a great measure to the humane (Governor?) and assiduous respect of Lieut. Gov. King who has even promoted my interest since my residence on this island. Perhaps it will not be unentertaining to give you some account of this island, which I believe to be one of the most fertile in the world, it produces two crops in the year one of wheat, and another of Indian corn, the crop of wheat is rather precarious on account of the variableness of the climate. Potatoes and Vegetables of all kinds are produced here in great abundance, and will grow in any month of the year provided there is a little rain when planted. The wheat harvest generally starts about December, which is for the most part excessive hot, often accompanied with thunderstorms. The Indian corn is generally planted in June and January. This island produces several kinds of fruit i.e.:- Watermelons, Bananas a rich and luscious berry called tomatoes or Gooseberrys, a native cone, which grows upon vines, Grapes, Figs, Apples, Lemons, and various other kinds of fruits coming to great perfection. Fish of an excellent quality are plentiful on this coast, hogs are had here in great quantities, Poultry with…… quantity of sheep and goats. I had the honour under the direction of Lieut. Gov. King to construct a Water Mill for the Government, and a Wind mill on my own estate. I have permission from His Honour Lieut. Gov. King for you and any of my friends to wait upon him who will afford any necessary assistance you may require these persons for. Do not fail in embracing the first opportunity in writing to me … nor to all friends and…. Farewell and may God Almighty bless you. From D(ea)r Father Your affectionate son Nathl. Lucas P.S. Remember me to my brothers and sisters and all inquiring friends and anyone of my relations may wait upon Gov. King, who will acquaint you particularly of my situation. Nathaniel's actual signature from his letter This letter was taken to England by Lieut. Governor King, but never delivered as he appears to have been unable to locate Nathaniel's father. It is now in the Mitchell Library, Sydney. <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Envelope%20from%20Nathaniel%20Lucas's%20Letter.jpg> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Envelope%20from%20Nathaniel%20Lucas's%20Letter.jpg> Envelope from Nathaniel's Letter RESIDENCE IN SYDNEY In April 1804 Nathaniel returned with his family to Sydney aboard the "Investigator". The ship carried materials for a Government windmill, which Nathaniel was instructed to erect for the Government on a site on Church Hill. This site was approximately where the toll gates for the Sydney Harbour bridge now stand. He was also permitted to carry material for another windmill for himself, which on completion of the Government mill he was given permission to erect in the Government Domain, the site of his mill was where the Shakespeare Memorial stands near the State Library of New South Wales. <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/post%20mill.jpg> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/post%20mill.jpg>These two windmills were of the unusual post type, which had never been built in the colony before. The upper section, holding the propellers rotated on a post with their direction being determined by sails positioned like rudders. The mill stones were made on Norfolk Island, as they were more durable than the ones produced in Sydney. This mill was capable of grinding six bushels an hour. In 1805, the Colony's Superintendent of Carpenters died and Nathaniel was appointed to the position, he was to hold this position for a short time. After this appointment the Lucas family lived in Sydney Town, having a house next door to John Macarthur. (Now 1 York Street). As well as carrying out his duties as Superintendent of Carpenters, Nathaniel and his sons operated the "Government mill" and for some time leased his mill in the Domain to Henry Kable, at this time the mill was known as "Kable's Post Mill" Nathaniel also became a private builder, and as the colony was growing very fast by this time he was kept quite busy. In 1808, after the "Rum Rebellion" against William Bligh, in which Nathaniel took part (he was one of the 160 who signed the petition for Governor Bligh's arrest), Nathaniel was again appointed Superintendent of Carpenters at a salary of £50-0-0 per annum, with the extra privileges of victualling from the Government stores and being able to use assigned servants (convicts). He apparently did so well in this position, that in 1813 he was appointed superintendent of the Government lumberyard, having sixty-one men under his control. The next year, when Governor Macquarie published Bathurst's order abolishing the privileges attached to this and many other offices, Nathaniel along with many others petitioned the Governor for them to be restored. The petition was successful, as Macquarie suspended the order. It was about this time that Nathaniel started to give more attention to his private and public building contracts. He had already been associated with the building of the "Rum Hospital", part of which is the New South Wales State Parliament. In 1816 he built the parsonage at Liverpool, he was also associated with the building of the one at Parramatta (both now unfortunately demolished). <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/St.%20Lukes.jpg> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/St.%20Lukes.jpg>In 1818 he was successful in his bid for the contract for the building of St.Luke's Church at Liverpool. left) The convict architect Francis Greenway designed the Church. Both Nathaniel and Francis Greenway were present when Governor Macquarie laid the foundation stone on 7th April 1818. Greenway, who had quarrelled with Nathaniel over the Hospital, also quarrelled with him about the foundations of the Church, alleging that Nathaniel was addicted to the bottle, and that he was using inferior quality stone in the Church. On 5th May 1818 Nathaniel's body was found in the mud of the river at Liverpool, his death was said, “to have proceeded from his own act owing to mental derangement”. There seems to be great debate, as to the truth of this matter, it is said Nathaniel had cancer of the mouth, and used alcohol as an analgesic, it is also strange that Olivia, was convinced he had been murdered and also no record of inquest has been found for Nathaniel. Nathaniel Lucas contributed twenty years of his life to Australian building, but none of his work remains with the exception of a portion of the “Rum Hospital”. Nathaniel's sons built a number of windmills elsewhere in the colony, as well as numerous other timber buildings. At Harris creek, near Liverpool, John Lucas built his first watermill in 1822. The capacity of this mill was said to up to one thousand bushels a week. Additional water for this mill was supplied from a reservoir constructed close to the mill, approximately 150 acres in area. John also built a mill at Woronora in 1825, at the head of the tidal waters, this mill could also grind one thousand bushels a week. Today's Lucas Heights is named after John and his mill. <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Water%20Mill.jpg> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Water%20Mill.jpg> Harris Creek Watermill CHILDREN OF NATHANIEL & OLIVIA LUCAS Ann 1789-1864 Ann was born on Norfolk Island 2nd March 1789. She was the first European female to be born on Norfolk Island. Her birth is recorded as Ann Gaskins. Ann was raised on Norfolk Island and lived there until 1805 when she was sixteen years of age, she moved to Sydney with her parents and the rest of the family. Apparently she didn’t have any education on Norfolk Island, as she is recorded in the official records as being illiterate at the age of eighteen. She married Charles Williams at St. Philip’s Church, Sydney on 2nd December 1807. Charles was an emancipated convict; he had arrived in Australia on 2nd June 1797 aboard the “Ganges”. They had met while they had been on Norfolk Island. Sometime after 1820 Charles and Ann went to Launceston, Tasmania. In her own right Ann acquired a grant of land on the southern bank of the Tamar River, to the north of Launceston. This grant was adjacent other grants that were made to other members of the Lucas family. <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Tamar%20river.jpg> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Tamar%20river.jpg> Tamar River When her mother obtained her own grant she entered into an arrangement with Ann as Tenant-in-common, and on Olivia’s death in 1830, Olivia’s land passed to her. Ann sold the land in 1836 and distributed the proceeds amongst her family. Around 1835 Charles was working at the shipyards in Launceston, when he was murdered by a workman who hit him over the head during an argument. In 1937 Ann gave birth to an illegitimate child whose name was registered as Frances Faro in 1838, the father being Thomas Faro, a baker who was also the licensee of the Half Moon Hotel in Tamar Street, Launceston. Thomas and Ann married at Launceston in April 1840. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Melbourne where they lived for short time before moving to Purnim near Portland where Thomas was employed by William Learmouth to run his dairy. Thomas died at Purnim on the 3rd April 1859. During the 1860’s Ann, now widowed for the second time, traveled to Dunedin, New Zealand with her youngest daughter Frances, her son-in-law Edward Manson and her grandchildren. Ann died at the Dunedin Hospital on the 15th July 1864. <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Launceston.jpg> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Launceston.jpg> Launceston CHILDREN OF CHARLES & ANN WILLIAMS Charles 1808 -? Charles was born in Sydney on 9th August 1808. He married Janet Bissett. Nothing is further known. William 1810 -? William was born in Sydney on 25th September 1810. Nothing further is known. George Nathaniel 1813 -? George was born in Sydney on 24th March 1813. He Married Elizabeth Roberts on 10th April 1849. Nothing further is known. Ann 1815 -? Ann was born in Sydney on 1st June 1815. She married Henry Reading. Nothing further is known. Olivia 1820 – 1905 Olivia was born in Sydney on 4th June 1820. She married Charles Frederick Mills in Launceston, Tasmania, on 6th November 1837. Charles was born in Launceston on 2nd May 1812, the son of Peter Burnett French Mills and Jennifer Ann nee Brabyn. Shortly after their marriage Charles and Olivia moved to Port Fairy in Victoria. Charles died at Port Fairy on 16th November 1865. Olivia died at Thorpdale on 23rd October 1905. They had ten children. 1. Peter, born at Port Fairy on 5th November 1838. He married Mary Aldsworth at Port Fairy in 1857. Peter died at Mount Macedon in 1888. Mary died at Sandringham in 1910. They had twelve children. 2. Charles Frederick, born at Portland on 14th July 1840. He married Jane Glare at Port Fairy on 21st April 1863. They had ten children. 3. Jane Ann, born at Port Fairy on 4th July 1842. She married Henry Manly in 1866. They had three children. 4. John Brabyn, born at Port Fairy on 12th May 1844. He died at Port Fairy on 4th September 1864. 5. Olivia Anne, born at Port Fairy on 19th May 1846. She married Patrick Griffin at Port Fairy on 15th August 1871. Olivia died at Mitiamo on 16th May 1924. Patrick died at Mitiamo on 22nd February 1934. They had eight children. 6. William Henry, born at Port Fairy on 22nd July 1848. He married Martha Osmond in 1876. Martha died at Trafalgar on 17th February 1927. William did at Trafalgar on 8th July 1931. They had eight children. 7. James George, born at Port Fairy on 15th February 1850. He died at Port Fairy on 5th May 1865. 8. Mary Ann, born at Port Fairy on 20th October 1853. She married William Cook at Port Fairy in 1874. She died at Darlington in 1900. They had ten children. 9. Elizabeth, born at Port Fairy in 1854. She died at Port fairy in 1854. 10. Sarah Maria, born at Port Fairy on 10th January 1856. She married Thomas Cook at Port Fairy in 1876. They had six children. <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Port%20fairy.jpg> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Port%20fairy.jpg> Port Fairy Sarah 1822 – 1899 Sarah was born in Launceston, Tasmania, on 1st October 1822. She married James Anderton at Launceston in 1840. Sarah died in Warrnambool, Victoria, on 22nd November 1899. Nothing further is known. Mary Ann 1829 -? Mary Ann was born in Launceston, Tasmania, on 8th May 1829. She married Francis Allison. Nothing further is known. Nathaniel 1830 -1898 Nathaniel was born at Longford, Tasmania, in 1830. He died at Hamilton, Victoria in 1898. Nothing further is known. Maria 1831 -? Maria was born at Launceston, Tasmania, on 6th February 1831. Nothing further is known. Thomas 1832 – 1912 Thomas was born in Launceston on 16th December 1832. Sometime before 1856 he moved to Warrnambool, Victoria, as this is where he married Sarah Worland in 1856. Sarah was 19 years old at the time as she had been born in 1837, the place of her birth and parents names are unknown. Thomas and Sarah lived in the Warrnambool area all their lives and raised a family of eleven children. Thomas died at Warrnambool in 1912. Sarah died in Warrnambool in 1920. Both are buried in the Warrnambool Cemetery. 1. Charles Thomas, born at Warrnambool in 1858. He died at Warrnambool in 1938. 2. Joseph, born at Tallangatta in 1859. He died at Warrnambool in 1945. 3. Mary, born at Wangoon in 1862. She died at Wangoon in 1877. 4. James, born at Wangoon in 1864. He married Elizabeth Cornell at Warrnambool in 1895. Elizabeth died at Warrnambool in 1953. They had six children. 5. Thomas Richard, born at Wangoon in 1866. He Married Anne Hockey in 1894. He died at Warrnambool in 1950. 6. George William, born at Wangoon in 1868. 7. Elizabeth Ann, born at Warrnambool in 1870. She married George Thompson at Warrnambool in 1900. Elizabeth died at Warrnambool in 1940. George died at Warrnambool in 1955. They had three children. 8. Levinia Frances, born Warrnambool in 1873. She married Francis Stevens in 1901. She Died at Camberwell in 1965, as Mrs. McRae. 9. Sarah Catherine, born at Wangoon in 1875. She married William John Darker Smith at Warrnambool in 1896. Sarah died at Carlton in 1913. William died at Preston in 1965. 10. John Iothona, born at Warrnambool in 1877. He died at Warrnambool in 1963. 11. David William Worland, born at Warrnambool in 1881. He died at Warrnambool in 1952. <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/warrnambool.jpg> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/warrnambool.jpg> Warrnambool Frances (Lucas) Faro 1837-1924 Frances was born at Launceston in 1837. She married Edward Manson at Warrnambool in 1856. sometime after 1861, Edward and Frances moved to Dunedin, New Zealand with their family and Frances’s mother. They however returned to Warrnambool by 1865 when another of their children was born there. Frances died at Warrnambool in 1924. They had ten children 1. Ann, born at Warrnambool in 1857. She married Peter McLaren in 1878. Ann died at Warrnambool in 1939. They had thirteen children. 2. Agnes Maria, born at Warrnambool in 1859. She married Jacob Kermond at Warrnambool in 1881. Agnes died at Warrnambool in 1933. Jacob died at Warrnambool in 1936. They had seven children. 3. Thomas, born at Purnim in 1861. He married Catherine Archman at Warrnambool in 1881. They had eight children. 4. Edward, born at Warrnambool in 1865, He married Margaret Hyde at Warrnambool in 1888. Margaret died at Warrnambool in 1907. Edward died at Warrnambool in 1942. They had seven children. 5. John, born at Warrnambool in 1867. He married Adelaide Cossens in 1894. John died at Ballarat in 1938. They had one child. 6. Mary Frances, born at Allansford in 1868. She married Christopher Lovell at Warrnambool in 1886. She died at Warrnambool in 1952. They had eleven children. 7. James, born at Warrnambool in 1870. He died at Ballarat in 1935. 8. Isabella, born at Panmure in 1872. She married Hugh Lynch in 1906. She died at Warrnambool in 1956. They had one child. 9. Charles, born at Panmure in 1873. He married Mary Ann Morgan in 1898. Mary died at Warrnambool in 1935. Charles died at Warrnambool in 1939. They had two children. 10. Sarah Jane, born at Ballarat in 1876. She married Alfred Andrew Adams in 1901. Sarah died at Cobden in 1960. Alfred died at Cobden in 1964. They had five children. CHILDREN OF NATHANIEL & OLIVIA LUCAS Cont. Sarah and Mary 1790-1792 Sarah and Mary were twins born on Norfolk Island on 17th August 1790. They were both killed in a accident when a tree their father had set fire too fell on the house. William 1792-1828 William was born on Norfolk Island on 7th January 1792. He was officially recorded as William Gaskins. In 1805 he moved to Sydney. No trace of his trip to Sydney can be found, it is thought that he may have traveled as a crewmember on the ship. Evidence of his interest in boats exists and it is this interest that may have lead to his early death. He married Sarah Squire at St. Philip’s Church, Sydney, on 1st May 1812. Sarah was born in Parramatta on 7th August 1795, the daughter of James Squires, a brewer and Elizabeth nee Meson. Also in 1812, William went into business as a publican, operating the Trafalgar Square Hotel in Princes Street; this is now the site of the Sydney Harbour toll-gates. William became a carpenter and builder, as his father had been. On 16th November 1816, William, along with his brother, Nathaniel, went to Tasmania. William secured a one hundred acre land grant near Launceston, on which he grew hops, wheat and Barley. These were shipped to Sydney, the wheat being ground in his brother Nathaniel’s mill, with the barley and hops going to James Squire’s brewery. <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Hops.jpg> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Hops.jpg> Painting of Hop Fields in Tasmania Whilst they were in Tasmania, they also erected a windmill. They had also entered into a contract to build a goal. They also built a chapel. William and Nathaniel were also registered as boat builders; they built a number of boats including a Barque, which they named “Olivia” after their mother. The “Olivia” traded between Launceston and Sydney, carrying the hops and barley from the Lucas farms and wheat ground in the Lucas mill. <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Lucas%20windmill.jpg> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/Lucas%20windmill.jpg> Remains of the Lucas Windmill <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/launceston%20harbour.gif> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/launceston%20harbour.gif> Launceston Wharves The “Olivia” was bound for Sydney from Launceston loaded with Wheat, coffee and potatoes when she was totally wrecked to the south of Two Fold Bay on 29th November 1827. She was driven ashore during a gale. The eight people aboard managed to reach shore on a raft, but it was ten days before the arrived Bateman’s Bay In 1824 William gave evidence to a judicial inquiry into an incident at New Norfolk, in which a gang of bushrangers raided the homestead of the McCarthy family, whom William had known on Norfolk Island and had been visiting at the time. He signed his statement with an X. William returned to New South Wales, where he spent the rest of his life, building in Sydney and Parramatta. His business failed and he was heavily in debt. In July 1828 William was aboard a ship on Sydney Harbour. He was either knocked or accidentally fell overboard in Paisley Bay. There were suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, it is thought he may have been pushed overboard by some one he owed money. As in the case of his father there is no record of an inquest. William’s poor business practice had left the family destitute. By the end of 1828 his son George had been left to his own resources. Whilst his Daughter Martha, and another son James were placed in the Orphanage at Cabramatta. His widow Sarah was only able to survive with the help of an assigned convict Charles Turtle. William’s brother John was declared insolvent in September 1828 and was pursued by the Audit Office of the British Government. The Sheriff sold up his father Nathaniel’s land grant at Minto on the 24th March 1829. This forced his mother to return to Launceston. Sarah died at Kingstown, New South Wales, on the 23rd May 1877. William and Sarah had six cchildren. CHILDREN OF WILLIAM & SARAH LUCAS George 1813 – 1900 George was born at Sydney on 4th March 1813. He married Mary Ann Martin in Sydney in 1853 at the age of 40. Mary Ann was born in Sydney in 1826, the daughter of Charles and Hannah Martin. In the political world, he convened the first anti transportation (of convicts) meeting held in Sydney and was one of the originators of the famous 1/- shilling (about 10 cents) subscription raised to pay the Reverend J. D. Lang’s fine in a liable action instituted by Governor Fitzroy. He was also associated with the advocacy of the Public schools Act on 1866. His wife supported him by gathering 1,400 signatures in favour of the Act. George Lucas was on Sir Henry Parkes’ first election committee and, among many of his achievements, was the founder of the Sydney Night Refuge in Francis Street, Sydney. Once, when a remark was made about likeness to Sir Henry Parks, he commented: "Sir Henry was a great man. I have only tried to be a good one." Both George and Mary Ann died in 1900. They had seven children, the first two dying in infancy. 1. Martha, born in Sydney in 1856. Died in Sydney in 1858. 2. John, born in Sydney in 1858. Died in Sydney in 1859. 3. Ruth, born in Sydney in 1860. 4. William, born in Sydney in 1862. 5. Charles, born in Sydney in 1864. 6. Walter, born in Sydney in 1868. 7. Olive Ann, born in Sydney in 1870. She married Henry Adams at Sydney. They had two children. Sarah 1815 -? Sarah was born in Sydney in 1815. Nothing further is known. William 1819 -? William was born in Sydney in 1819. Nothing further is known. James Bradford 1820 – 1904 James was born in Sydney in 1820. He married Augusta Matilda Johnson in Sydney in 1841. Augusta was born in Sydney on 16th May 1824, the daughter of Joseph Johnson and Elizabeth nee Hanks. Both James and Augusta died in 1904. They had six children. 1. James, born in Sydney in 1843. 2. William Bradford, born in Sydney in 1844. He married his cousin Sarah Jane Goodin at St. John’s Church, Parramatta on 20th September 1865. William died at Sydney on 1st May 1905. Sarah died at Brisbane, Queensland on 6th September 1946. They had five children. 3. Mary Ann, born in Sydney in 1846. 4. George, born in Sydney in 1847. 5. Sarah, born in Sydney in 1849. She died at Sydney in 1853. 6. Martha, born in Sydney in 1851. She married William Edward Toose at Paddington in 1873. William died at Mosman in 1912. Martha died at Mosman in 1914. They had eight children. Martha 1822 – 1855 Martha was born in Sydney in 1822. She married William Goodin in Sydney in 1839. James was born in 1812, birth place and parents unknown. Martha died in Parramatta in 1855. William died at Parramatta in 1887. They had six children. 1. William Edward, born in Sydney in 1840. He married Lucy Ann Woodhams in 1866. They had six children. 2. John Andrew, born in Sydney in 1842. He married Mary Ann Dunn in Sydney in 1869. He died at Parramatta in 1883. They had six children. 3. Martha, born in Sydney in 1845. Nothing further is known. 4. Sarah Jane, born in Sydney in 1839. She married her cousin William Bradford Lucas. See above 5. Mary, born in Sydney in 1849. She married Frederick George Allen at Parramatta in 1879. 6. Emily Ann, born in Sydney in 1853. She married William Pidcock at Parramatta in 1875. They had four children. Nathaniel 1827 – 1915 Nathaniel was born in Sydney in 1827. He married Sarah Nixon at St.James Church, Sydney in 1846. Sarah was born in 1816, making her eleven years his senior. The names of her parents and place of birth are unknown. Sarah died at Ashfield in 1904. Nathaniel died at Liverpool in 1915. They had five children. 1. Mary Ann, born in Sydney in 1848. Nothing further is known. 2. William Nathaniel, born in Sydney in 1850. He married Jane Elizabeth Townsend at Sydney in 1871. They had six children. 3. Maria Martha, born in Paddington in 1856. She married Francis Lever at Sydney in 1874. They had four children 4. Augusta, born and Died in Paddington in 1859. 5. Arthur, born in Sydney in 1865. He died in Sydney in 1871. CHILDREN OF NATHANIEL AND OLIVIA LUCAS Cont. Nathaniel 1793-1895 Nathaniel was born on Norfolk Island on 1st August 1793. When his family moved to Sydney in 1805 he was 11½ years old and worked with his father as a carpenter at Sydney and Liverpool. He married Sarah Stone at St.Phillips Church, Sydney on 30th June 1814. He advertised in the Sydney Gazette that he was leaving for Port Dalrymple on the 13th January 1816, and he also advertised his house for sale. Nathaniel was a traveler and commuted between Tasmania and Sydney frequently. After the death of his father in 1818, he arrived in Sydney to accompany his mother and all her younger children to Launceston, aboard the Schooner “John Palmer”. Nathaniel and his brother William erected a mill at Launceston. They also entered into a contract to enlarge and refit an old building at Launceston for a church for £124 or build a new one for £200. They also built the goal at Launceston. On 27th September 1819, Nathaniel was granted a license for grazing at Black Hill in the Port Dalrymple District. He was still active in the building trade in 1826, as he built a mill for Robert Towner. The hill on which this mill was built was called Wind mill Hill, because of the number of mills on it. Robert Towner’s mill did not last long because of the competition from the other mills. Nathaniel’s wife Sarah died at Launceston on 24th August 1836. She was buried at St. John’s, Launceston on 26th August 1836. Nathaniel died at Burjers Point, Port Sorell on 6th August 1875, five days after his 102nd birthday. It is not known if they had any children. Olivia 1795-1851 Olivia was born on Norfolk Island on 25th October 1795. She married John Hodgetts at St Philip’s Church, Sydney on 8th April 1811. Olivia’s story is covered in the Hodgetts chapter of this history. John 1796-1875 John was born on Norfolk Island on 21st December 1796. Although he was the seventh child of Nathaniel and Olivia Lucas to be born on Norfolk Island, he was the first one to be entered in the Government Victualling Book as Lucas instead of Gaskins. He was eight years old when the family moved back to Sydney. On 5th April 1807 John advertised in the Sydney Gazette for “presentation of claims requested” as he was leaving the Colony. This was a trip to van Dieman’s Land in the “Santa Anna”. Children of the Colony had to take on responsibilities at an early age in those days; John was just over ten years old at the time. He married Mary Rowley at St. Philip’s Church, Sydney, on 10th March 1817. Mary was born in 1800 at Kingstown, New South Wales, the daughter of Thomas Rowley, a soldier in the New South Wales Corps (Rum Corps) and Elizabeth nee Selwyn a convict. In February 1821 John was granted a license for “The Black Swan Inn”. He then applied for a spirit license, which was grant in 1822. In 1822 John built his first flour mill at Harris Creek. In 1825 John wrote to Governor Brisbane requesting a land grant in addition to his 150 acres at Harris Creek. The reason being that he wanted to build a second mill and the land at Harris creek was unsuitable to sustain a second mill. The request was denied, the reason given was that he already 650 acres. However 500 acres of this was not his land but had been his father’s. John applied again for the grant, this time the application was accompanied by a reference from William Moore. This time the land was granted. John promised to have the mill working within six months of receiving the land. After he had built the mill he requested that he call the mill after Governor Brisbane. The Governor granted the request. This second mill had permanent water because it was on the upper reaches of the Woronora River at the head of the tidal waters. John stated that there was enough water to grind one thousand bushels a week. After he built this second mill John was known as John the Miller. With this Lucas mill operational, shallow draft boats laden with wheat, were able to sail up the Woronora River to the mill. Here the wheat was ground into flour without custom and wharfage fees, which were levied at Sydney. Unfortunately the mill was destroyed by fire in the 1830’s and to discourage John from rebuilding, a Customs officer was stationed Botany Bay to intercept boats bound for the Woronora River. Therefore it was not economical to rebuild and pay duties. The mill estate was offered for sale by auction on 14th March 1843 but was not sold. John abandoned the site in 1843. It is now the site of the Lucas Heights nuclear reactor. Mary died at Nanima, New South Wales, on 4th May 1869 and was buried at Gundaroo Cemetery. John died at Murrubateman, New South Wales, on 5th June 1875 and was buried at Gounyan Cemetery. John and Mary had eleven children. CHILDREN OF JOHN & MARY LUCAS John 1818-1902 John was born in New South Wales in 1818. He married Ann Sammon about 1849. Ann was born in 1819. Her parent’s names are unknown. John and Ann only had one known child, Rosanna, born in Newcastle in 1850. Ann died at Newcastle in 1897. John died Camperdown in 1902. Mary Ann 1821-1822 Mary Ann was born in New South Wales late in 1821, but only lived a few months, dying in early 1822. William Henry 1822-1871 William was born at Liverpool on 9th August 1822. He married Bridget Leo at St.Mary’s Church, Sydney on 14th May 1844. Bridget was born in Ireland in 1820. Her parent’s names are unknown. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Parramatta. William died at Concord in 1871. Bridget died At Burwood in 1884. They had six children. 1. John Thomas, born at Parramatta in 1845. He married Eliza Jane Lucas at Yass, New South Wales in 1867. They had eight children. 2. Charles Arthur, born at Parramatta in 1849. He married Emma Ginn at Sydney in 1871. 3. William, born at Parramatta in 1851. He died at Sydney in 1853. 4. Louisa Mary, born at Parramatta in 1852. She married Joseph Edward McDonald at Sydney 1873. Joseph died at Parramatta in 1909. They had nine children. 5. Nathaniel, born at Parramatta in 1854. He married Ellen Marks at Yass in 1876. Ellen died at Yass in 1902. They had seven children. 6. Eliza Jane, born at Parramatta in 1856. She married Andrew Parker at Sydney in 1876. They had one child. Nathaniel Thomas 1824-1903 Nathaniel was born in New South Wales in 1824. He married Mary Grounds. Mary was born in Sydney in 1822, the daughter of John Grounds and Mary nee Golding. Mary died at Yass in 1871 Nathaniel then married Ellen Hines at Yass on 10th April 1876. Ellen died at Yass on 8th December 1902. Nathaniel died at Yass in November 1903. Nathaniel and Mary had five children. There were no children from his second marriage. Eliza Jane 1826-? Eliza was born in New South Wales in 1826. She married George Lee at Scot’s Church, Sydney in 1847. George died at Hartley, New South Wales in 1882. It is not known when Eliza died. They had six children. Caroline Isabella 1828-? Caroline was born in New South Wales about 1824. She married Thomas Partington at St. James’ Church, Sydney in 1851. Thomas died at Parramatta in 1862. Caroline died at Gundagai in 1863. They had eight children. Charlotte 1828- Charlotte was born in New South Wales in 1828. Nothing further is known Charles 1830-1837 Charles was born in New South Wales in 1830. He died in 1837 aged seven years. Mary Ann 1833-1857 Mary Ann was born in New South Wales in 1833. She married John Lee at Kelso in 1854. Mary died in childbirth at St. George in 1857. The child named Mary Ann after her mother died at Maitland in 1859. John died at Bathurst in 1875, it is not known if he remarried. Edwin Charles 1838-1890 Edwin was born in New South Wales in 1838. He married Harriet Petty at Yass in 1860. Harriet was born in Sydney in 1840, the daughter of William Petty and Elizabeth nee Higginbottom. Edwin and Harriet lived and farmed in Yass all their lives. Edwin died at Yass in 1890. Harriet also died in Yass in August 1895. They had eleven children. 1. Mary Jane, born at Yass in 1861. She married William Carnell at Yass in 1882. They had six children 2. Julia Harriet, born at Yass in 1863. She married George Kingston at Goulburn in 1885. They had four children. 3. Albert, born at Yass in 1865. He married Mary Darmody at Yass in 1892. They had twelve children. 4. Percy Charles, born at Yass in 1867. He died at Yass in 1896. 5. Edwin John, born at Yass in 1870. He died at Yass in 1870. 6. Jessie Ada, born at Yass in 1871. She married James Newman at Waterloo in 1902. They had two children. 7. Elizabeth Christina, born at Yass in 1873. She married John Coffey at Queanbeyan in 1891. They had six children. 8. Agnes Eliza, born at Yass in 1875. She married Leslie Charles Clatworthy at Queanbeyan in 1897. They had two children. 9. Edwin John, born at Yass in 1878. Nothing further is known. 10. William James, born at Yass in 1879. Nothing further is known. 11. Ruby, born at Yass in 1883. She died at Yass in 1883. <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/yass.jpg> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/yass.jpg> Yass, New South Wales George Burwood 1840-1919 George was born in New South Wales in 1840. He married Elizabeth Cheeseman at Yass in 1856. Elizabeth was born in Sydney in 1840, the daughter of Henry Cheeseman and Susanna nee Stevens. George and Elizabeth also lived and farmed in Yass all their lives. They both died at Yass in 1919, having raised a large family of eight sons and four daughters. 1. Susannah, born at Yass in 1857. She married James Thurbon at Cooma in 1884. They had three children 2. Henry Thomas, born at Concord in 1859. Nothing further is known. 3. Elizabeth, born at Cambden in 1861. She married Thomas Reid at Yass in 1885. They had three children 4. George Edward, born at Yass in 1864. Nothing further is known. 5. Evelyn Mary Ann, born at Yass in 1866. She married James Ellis at Yass in 1886. They had seven children 6. Clara, born at Yass in 1869. She married William Cable at Goulburn in 1896. William died at Newtown in 1911. They had four children 7. Thomas, born at Yass in 1871. Nothing further is known. 8. Allan William, born at Yass in 1873. Nothing further is known. 9. Charles, born at Yass in 1875. He married Catherine O’Brien at Yass in 1893. They had eight children 10. John Henry, born at Yass in 1878. He married Isabella Hood at Sydney in 1900. They had three children 11. Edgar Ellendale, born at Yass in 1880. Nothing further is known. 12. Owen, born at Yass in 1884. He married Alice Smith at Ashfield in 1907. CHILDREN OF NATHANIEL & OLIVIA LUCAS Cont. James 1798-1869 James was born on Norfolk Island on 23rd January 1798. As a small boy he grew up with his brothers and sisters, living on the farm with his parents. James was twenty years old when, after the death of his father, he accompanied his mother and some of his brothers and sisters to settle on land along the Tamar River near Launceston He married Elizabeth Murray at St. John’s Church, Launceston on 18th January 1819. Elizabeth was also born on Norfolk Island on 20th March 1802, the daughter of Kennedy Murray and Ann nee White. James and Elizabeth lived most of their lives around the Longford area, where they raised a large family of sixteen children. Sometime in 1854 James and Elizabeth moved to Victoria. They first lived in Ballarat, but after 1857 they moved to Carngham, good payable gold having been discovered in the Carngham-Snake valley area in September of that year. James died at Maryborough on 11th April 1869. Elizabeth also died at Maryborough on 3rd May 1878. CHILDREN OF JAMES & ELIZABETH LUCAS James 1820-1871 James was born in Launceston, Tasmania, on 2nd July 1820. When he was nineteen he moved to Geelong, Victoria. He married Hannah Tainton at Christchurch, Geelong, in 1849. Hannah was nine years younger than James, being born in 1829. Shortly after the birth of their first child in 1851, James and Hannah moved to Castlemaine in Central Victoria, where they were to stay until about 1858, when they moved to Carngham, near Ballarat. It is not known when James moved to Dunolly, but it was here that he died on 26th December 1871. Hannah survived him by 39 years, dying on 9th April 1910. They had eight children, two dying in infancy. <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/carngham.jpg> <http://www.leehistory.net/genealogy/photos/carngham.jpg> Carngham, Victoria 1. James Richard, born at Geelong in 1851. He married Ettie Norton at Maryborough in 1870. James died at Talbot in 1911. They had four children. 2. John, born, at Castlemaine in 1855. He died at Dunolly in 1887. He never married. 3. George Henry, born at Castlemaine in 1857. He died at Castlemaine in 1857. 4. Andrew Francis, born at Carngham in 1859. He married Nora Armstrong at Maryborough in 1880. They had three children. 5. Catherine Mary, born at Carngham in 1861. Died at Carngham on 3rd February 1862. 6. Emily Ann, born at Carngham in 1863. She married James Cruickshank at Maryborough in 1880. Emily died at Maryborough in 1903. James died at Maryborough in 1931. They had nine children. 7. Thomas Henry, born at Carngham in 1865. He married Martha Jane Dunn in 1893. Thomas died at Frankston in 1941. Martha died at Parkville in 1945. They had five children. 8. William Charles, born at Carngham in 1868. He married Elizabeth Emmerson at Maryborough in 1893. William died at Maryborough in 1928. Elizabeth died at Ballarat in 1929. They had one son. Elizabeth 1821-? Elizabeth was born in Launceston on 17th February 1821. Nothing further is known Olivia 1823-1852 Olivia was born at Launceston on 9th August 1923. She married Richard Reed at Evandale on 3rd February 1842. Olivia died in Launceston on 20th April 1852. They had two children. 1. Eliza born at Evandale in 1846. She married a chap by the name of Baker. Eliza died at Carlton, Victoria in 1928. 2. Richard Patrick born in Morven on 21st July 1849. He married Bridget Howard at Hobart on 9th September 1876. He died at Hobart on 25th June 1896. They had nine children. Mary Ann 1825-1877 Mary Ann was born in Launceston on 28th July 1825. She married Robert Wise at Christchurch, Longford on 8th November 1842. Robert was born in Sydney on 4th January 1818, the son of Richard Wise and Elizabeth nee Dalton. Mary Ann died at Longford on 19th November 1877, she was buried at Longford on 18th November 1877. Robert died at Norfolk Plains on 27th April 1904. Robert and Mary had a large family of sixteen children. 1. Elizabeth Jane, born at Norfolk Plains on 16th May 1844. She married Richard Chandler at Launceston on 6th October 1863. Elizabeth died at Longford on 20th September 1876. Richard died on 22nd April 1906. They had seven children. 2. Richard, born at Norfolk Plains on 20th October 1945. He married Lucy Anna Garcie at Longford on 10th June 1875. Lucy died at Longford on 24th June 1907. Richard died at Longford on 1st September 1928. They had four children. 3. Robert, born at Norfolk Plains on 16th July 1847. He married Emily Walters at Launceston on 12th May 1869. Emily died at New Norfolk on 25th March 1879. Robert died at Longford in May 1929. They had four children. 4. James, born at Norfolk Plains on 12th August 1849. He died at Norfolk Plains on 20th October 1849. 5. Mary Ann, born at Norfolk Plains on 13th August 1850. She married Clarence David Walters at Longford on 15th May 1869. Clarence died at Longford on 24th October 1896. Mary died at Burnie on 29th January 1916. They had seventeen children. 6. Charles, born at Norfolk Plains on 25th September 1852. He married Margaret Sturgess at Longford on 26th June 1878. Charles died at Longford on 18th January 1916. Margaret died at Longford on 4th November 1918. They had nine children 7. James, born at Norfolk Plains on 14th December 1854. Nothing further is known. 8. Jane, born at Norfolk Plains on 15th December 1854. She married Christian Erb at Longford on 16th September 1880. Jane died at Lilydale on 20th April 1899. Christian died at Launceston on 28th May 1936. They had ten children. 9. Susannah Maria, born at Norfolk Plains on 5th August 1856. She married Thomas Kelly at Longford on 14th July 1878. Thomas died at Devonport on 4th July 1943. They had six children. 10. Caroline Amelia, born at Norfolk Plains on 29th August 1858. She married William Fraser at Launceston on 11th May 1881. They had two children. 11. Eliza Amelia, born at Norfolk Plains on 20th August 1860. She married William Richards at Perth, Tasmania on 26th December 1882. 12. Margaret, born at Norfolk Plains on 22nd November 1862. Nothing further is known. 13. Henry, born at Norfolk Plains on 17th December 1864. He married Elizabeth Waddington at Longford on 5th April 1897. Henry died at Longford on 3rd September 1946. Elizabeth died at Longford on 27th September 1953. They had eight children. 14. Emma, born at Norfolk Plains on 10th July 1867. She married Robert Greeney at Launceston on 26th March 1889. Emma died on 15th October 1935. Robert died at Launceston on 15th October 1936. They had three children. 15. Nathaniel, born at Norfolk Plains on 5th September 1869. He died at Longford on 16th June 1870. 16. Andrew, born at Norfolk Plains on 31st October 1871. He married Lillian Edith Herbert at Longford on 1st August 1895. Andrew died at Latrobe on 6th February 1955. Lillian died at Latrobe on 11th April 1958. They had seven children. Ann 1826-1904 Ann was born at Springs, North Esk on 5th August 1826. She married Edward William Hammant at Longford on 18th February 1846. Edward was born in on 22nd April 1823, the son of Thomas Hammant and Susannah nee Wise. Edward died in Sheffield on 21st February 1898. Ann died Sheffield on 4th May 1904. They had eleven children. 1. Elizabeth, born at Longford on 26th November 1846. She married James Batt at Port Sorell on 27th August 1869. James died at 2nd January 1899. They had ten children. 2. Susanna Clare, born at Longford on 10th July1848. She died at Longford on 14th May 1953. 3. Thomas, born at Longford on 19th June 1850. Died at Longford on December 1858. 4. Edward, born at Longford on 30th December 1852. He married Alice Ferguson Kay. Edward died at Launceston on 17th January 1876. They had one child. 5. Ann, born at Longford on 6th August 1854. She married John Henry Glover at Port Sorell on 8th June 1869. She died at Sheffield on 30th July 1897. They had two children. 6. Alfred James, born at Longford on 30 August 1856. Nothing further is known. 7. Arthur, born at Longford on 11 July 1858. He married Emily Bannon. Arthur died at Sheffield on 18th September 1938. Emily died at Sheffield on 22nd December 1960. 8. Agnes Sarah, born at Longford on 7th September 1860. She married Charles William Banfield at Port Sorell on 21st April 1880. Charles was born at Helston, Cornwall, England on 11th February 1853. He died at Sheffield on 27th November 1909, Agnes died at Ulverstone on 20th February 1915. They had ten children. 9. Emily Alice, born at Longford on 30th December 1862. She married Daniel Davis at Sheffield on 1st August 1883. Daniel was born at Port Sorell on 31st July 1861. He died at Sheffield on 10th April 1934. Emily died at Staverton on 5th February 1938. They had nine children. 10. Albert Phillip, born at Longford on 14th June 1865. He died at Longford on 9th May 1868. 11. Alice, born at Longford on 9th December 1867 She married Thomas Shepheard at Sheffield on 4th November 1891. Thomas was born at Deloraine on 14th July 1870. Alice died at Somerset on 27th September 1954. Thomas died at Somerset on 25th September 1957. They had ten children. Charles 1827-? Charles was born in Perth, Tasmania on 27th December 1827. Nothing further is known. Sarah 1829-1909 Sarah was born at Springs, North Esk on 22nd June 1829. She married William Arch in Launceston, Tasmania, on 14th August 1849. William was born at Leamington, Warwickshire, England in 1821. William and Sarah moved to Victoria before 1855, as the last six of their eight children were born there. William died at Maldon in 1902. Sarah died at Maldon in 1914. They had eight children. 1. Sarah born at Launceston in 1850. She married Robert Stephenson in 1869. Sarah died at Creswick in 1904. Robert died at Creswick in 1930. They had eight children. 2. Elizabeth born at Launceston in 1852. She married William Kelly in 1868. Elizabeth died at Echuca in 1933. They had nine children. 3. Anne born at Maldon in 1855. She married Richard Kelly in 1873. They had ten children. 4. Caroline born at Creswick in 1858. She married Joseph Thomas in 1876. Joseph died at Footscray in 1930. Caroline died at Footscray in 1931. They had nine children. 5. William born at Maldon in 1860. He married Elizabeth Doyle in 1880. Elizabeth died at Creswick in 1913. William died at Creswick in 1947. They had four children. 6. Emma born at Maldon in 1862. She married John Hugh Kinkead in 1881. Emma died at East Brunswick in 1933. They had eleven children. 7. Mary Ann born at Maldon in 1865. She married Charles Brown in 1885. Mary Ann died at Richmond in 1948. They had ten children. 8. James born at Maldon in 1867. He died at Bendigo in 1869. William 1830-? William was born in Longford on 11th July 1830. Nothing further is known. Margaret 1831-? Margaret was born in South Esk on 8th February 1831. Nothing further is known. Thomas 1834-? Thomas was born in Longford in 1834. Nothing further is known. John 1836-1896 John was born in Evandale on 28th January 1836. As a young man he went to Ballarat to seek his fortune in the goldfields. It is not known if he found gold, but he did buy a farm at Carngham, where other members of the Lucas family had settled. He married Bridget Ann McAllen at Ballarat on 14th November 1862. Bridget was born at Ennis, County Clare, Ireland in 1840. Her parent’s names are unknown. John died at
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  Family	Nathanial Lucas,   b. 1764, Kingston, Surrey, Engand. ,   d. 11 Apr 1818, Georges River, Liverpool, N.S.W., Australia.  (Age 54 years)
  Married	1788	Norfolk Island
  Children	+ 1. Ann Lucas, (First European female born Norfolk),   b. 2 Mar 1789, Norfolk Island ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. Sarah Lucas,   b. 17 Aug 1790, Norfolk Island ,   d. Yes, date unknown   3. Mary Lucas,   b. 17 Aug 1790, Norfolk Island ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. William Lucas,   b. 7 Jan 1792, Norfolk Island ,   d. Yes, date unknown + 5. James Lucas,   b. 17 Oct 1798, Norfolk Island ,   d. 11 Apr 1869, Maryborough, Victoria, Australia.  (Age 70 years)
  Last Modified	12 Sep 2006
  Family ID	F17	Group Sheet