Robert Morice: Aberdeen abt. 1834

[draarcy]

I am tracking a Robert Morice (born abt. 1834) who travelled to Tasmania, Australia on the Broomielaw arriving 26th Nov. 1859.  I know that he came from Aberdeen.  I have been told that he could have changed his name from Morrice. Any information or ideas on how to track back further would be appreciated.

Thanks

[GR2]

The following suggestions assume that he emigrated of his own free will and was not transported. If you can find a death certificate for him in Australia which gives the names of his parents, it would make finding him in Scotland much easier. Also, did he have a special trade? He should be in the 1841 and 1851 census in Scotland. By 1851 he would have been at work and if you can find someone of the same age with the right occupation it might help.

[anne_p]

From Famliy Search
 Robert Morice b 13 Oct 1834 Banchory Deveneick, Aberdeen
Parents :Peter Morice and Ann Falconer

1841: Cults, Banchory Devenick, Aberdeen
No relationships provided on 1841 census returns

Household Members:   
Name   Age
Peter Morice   60
Ann Morice   45
Isabel Morice   9
Robert Morice   7 ***
James Morice   4
George Morice   2

This looks like him in 1851: Little Clinerty, Newhills, Aberdeen
FarmLabourer. Born Banchory Devenick, Aberdeen   
Name   Age
Alexr White   42
Barbara White   32
William White   11
Thomas Witbart   40
William Witbart   13
William Smith   24
Charles Fergusen   24
Robert Morice   16 ***
Mary Ruxton   20
Catherine Mernsie   16

Are the parents names on either his  1897 death cert or on his 1861 marriage cert to Janet Anderson in Tasmania?

[draarcy]

Thanks for the quick replies.

I am hoping to get the marriage or death certificates.  He was listed as a farm servant on the Broomielaw list and was a farm hand/ farmer in Tasmania.  Also Robert's childrens names (in order of birth) were: Robert Ayre, William, James, Mary Agnes, Margaret Janet, George, David Leslie.

[draarcy]

The latest:  No record of Parents of Robert on the Marriage and Death registry.

I have chased the Father: Peter Morice  Mother: Ann Falconer case.
I found that there were two other children not listed on the 1841 census mentioned:
Peter born 9 August 1826  Banchory Devenick, Kincardine, Scotland 
Anne born 11 April 1830 Banchory Devenick, Kincardine, Scotland

I haven't been able to find then on the 1841 census.

In terms of 1851 census : I couldn't find the parents, perhaps Peter died, Ann died/remarried
I tried to track the other children.  Possibly found Isabel Morice as a servant, James Moras as a farm servant.  But can't find daughter Anne and George.  Other son Peter had married Elspet Chisholm and is listed with her.

In 1859, Anne(daughter) married John Watt, listed on 1861 census.  Then they went to Australia.  Found them in Victoria.  Anne died in 1912.
 James could be "James Morise" ploughman on 1861 census. Tracked James to Victoria, Australia as well.  His death certificate (1908) states that he spent 39 yrs in Victoria and 2 in Tasmania before that.  Looking for his arrival in Australia.  Robert lived in Tasmania so maybe he went to Robert.

I came across a photo of James and compared it to poor copy of a photo of Robert that I have.  Some similiarities, but maybe its my imagination & hope.

I would be interested to see what happened to parents and where the missing children were for the 1841, 1851 etc census.

Still hoping for that exact proof of connection.
If anyone can find anything it would be great.

[poodleblack]

hi I have just found this site so am only finding my way . I have been doing MORICE family on & off for 28 years I come from Peter  your Robert's brother I have a lot on him & family in N.S.w Australia . would love to hear from u & share info .

[GR2]

Welcome to Rootschat. As he/she has not been here since January, I have just sent the original poster a personal message to say you have replied. They should be automatically alerted, but this will make it more certain.

[draarcy]

GR2 Thanks for the email.

Poodleback:  I sent a personal message.  Please check your Messages.

The photos I discussed are of James and Roberts not Peter.  Sorry about that.

[DallasM]

hi I have just found this site so am only finding my way . I have been doing MORICE family on & off for 28 years I come from Peter  your Robert's brother I have a lot on him & family in N.S.w Australia . would love to hear from u & share info .

Hi, I am researching the Morrice line and I think my James Morrice may have been a brother to David and Robert Morrice. I would love to hear from you.
kind regards
Dallas