Hi CaroleW, Siouxsie, Logan and Cando
Thanks for all that fantastic information
Siouxsie, I hadn't realised that this was Gold Rush time. That explains a lot. It must have been very hard for the wives and children, as well as the men. The climate doesn't sound too friendly either.
Logan, I didn't know that Annie had a second name, or anything about the birth of Charles Moss so thanks for that.
Cando, great to have all the births and actual places of birth. Some of the dates I had were a year out. I had them from the 1871/1881 censuses and those are always a bit hit and miss. Thanks also for the listing of their return from Victoria. I can't imagine how awful that journey must have been with six small children, one of whom was newly born. Any idea how long it would have taken? Is there any sign of the outward journey with just Richard and Harriet
I imagine it would have been from Liverpool, as that is where they were married.
CaroleW, I don't have a subscription to Ancestry so would much appreciate you emailing Jean Rolfe for me, if it's not too much trouble. Thanks for the death of Charles Moss. Poor little lad. I don't suppose the long journey did him any good.
You have all been a great help, thankyou
Joan