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Hi Everyone,

I am still working on this project after 9 years! Have been updating the website recently and have nearly 700 historical documents indexed that refer to Aboriginal people in the New England, New South Wales from 1848-1956.
I have met many people who have used the site over the years which makes me happy. :-)  Hope everyone has a nice break over the Chirstmas period.

Regards,

Caroline

Hi Everyone,

Thanks Alison for your photo of Peter and Peter Junior and his wife.  It made me think, if that pic made it over to the UK, there is another one that we had in the family but between my aunt and my late mother, we don't know where it is at the moment.  It had Peter Junior, his wife Catherin Sherrin and a couple of children with including their son Peter holding a hoop.

Cheers,

Caroline

Hi David,

Looks like Sue has found some answers for you regarding Phoebe. You are right that there were very few women in the New England in the early days, particularly the 1840-60s.  The Railway came in 1883 which opened things up more.   

There are quite a few Chapmans around the area, my surname is Chapman however my husband's family were from the Hunter.  I have knowledge of Chapmans in the Inverell and Moonbi areas particularly. The Moonbi school had an exhibition with photos of some and the Inverell Pioneers village also have pics of Chapmans on display.  So many relatives around the New England for yourself.

Caroline

PS my index of Aboriginal identities is now up to 470 and I still have some more finds to list. www.armidalehistory.com

Hi again! Thanks for that, yes I am collecting info from NSW when I come across it.  One day when I'm done with the index for the New England I will go further afield.  I am up to 300 documents now and have had some nice emails from people who have found their indigenous roots through the info. :-)

Regards,

Caroline
www.armidalehistory.com