Hello Listers
It has been some years since I blew the research dust off on this ancestor.
Her name is ANN MORGAN bc 1836/38 Bristol.
My findings have her chr 1836 Bristol St Thomas to parents John Morgan and Mary Richards.
In 1841 census Ann is with her Grandparents Joseph and Ann RICHARDS in Bedminster whilst her parents John and Mary MORGAN are in Bristol St Thomas with older brother William.
Her grandmother Ann Richards dies, I suspect in 1843 Bristol St Thomas.
Her grandfather Joseph Richards dies, it appears in 1868 at Stapleton - Workhouse?
Her father John Morgan dies 1866 - Bedminster. Workhouse?
Her mother Mary Morgan dies 1854 Bedminster (unconfirmed)
And I suspect her siblings were dying!
John and Mary had a brood of kids but after 1851 census they are difficult to find.
William Lutley b 1831 (assumed died young no mention on 1851 census)
Ann b 1836 (immigrated to AUSTRALIA on 1841 and 1851 census)
Joseph Richard b1841 (assumed died young, no mention on census' at all)
Victoria Louisa b1842 (somewhat researched - ALIVE)
John b1846 (researched - many descendants but no actual info of early life)
Joseph b1848 (untraced after 1851 census, assumed died young)
Charles b1849 (noted in 1851 census, poss 1861 census has him at St Augustines Colstan Hospital for boys)
James b1851 (unconfirmed to this family but 1861 census has him at St Augustines Colstan Hospital for boys)
I gather Ann's family were destitute and in a dire situation.
Back to AnnAnn would have been about 18yrs old when her mother died and could have stepped up to raise her younger siblings? Poor House?
In 1858 Ann departs England (ship Golconda) to arrive in Sydney, Australia on 21 Oct 1858.
Described as 22yrs, single, born in Glouc, General House Maid, R&W, CoE.
She settles and names nearly all her 6 illegitimate kids after her siblings!
Can anyone help or refer me to any Workhouse records?
Is there any information re Bounty Immigration schemes out of Bristol to Australia?
Who paid for passage and to whom was she assigned?
All we know is she was in the Sydney district.
Known residences were renting from a Joseph John Richardson, Palmer Street, Sydney c1860s and
Mr Hyam in Taylor Street, Sydney c1864ish
Thanks in advance
Rosalie
Sydney AUS