Ann (Clarke) Alexander [Convict "Earl of Liverpool" 1831]

Ann CLARK (aka CLARKE) was born c1811 Dublin, Ireland

Ann was convicted of stealing (with Mary Ann CATTERALL) and sentenced to 14 years transportation. She arrived in Sydney Cove on 5/4/1831 on "Earl of Liverpool"

Ann married John ALEXANDER c1832 Sydney and they had the following children

• Margaret Celia 1837
• Ann 1843
• Joseph 1845

Ann died 1855 New South Wales

• http://australianroyalty.net.au/individual.php?pid=I23138&ged=purne...
• https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/clark/ann/107891
• http://members.iinet.net.au/~perthdps/convicts/con96.htm
• http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/GENANZ/2000-09/096926...
• http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/AUS-PT-JACKSON-CONVIC...

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  • * Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915
    • Baptism Registration For Ann Clarke
    • Name Ann Clarke
    • Baptism Age 0
    • Event Type Baptism
    • Birth Date 1810
    • Baptism Date 22 Oct 1810
    • Baptism Place Finglas, Dublin, Ireland
    • Parish Variants Finglas and St. Margaret's, St. Margarets
    • Diocese Dublin
    • Household Members
    • Name Age
    • Ann Clarke
    • Brigt Clarke
    • Felix Clarke
• The records on Ann Clarke.
• She was sentenced on 10 May 1830
• for stealing from a person. She was a housemaid, so probably stole something from her employer. She arrived on the Earl of Liverpool in 1831 aged 20. She was shorter than me, at 4 foot 9 inches (I am 4 foot 11 inches), ruddy complexion, dark brown hair. It also says that she is the wife of John Alexander, who came out on the ship Medina. That information was in 1841.
• Ann Clarke was charged with steeling 30 shillings.
• Lancaster Quarter Session
• Earl of Liverpool Voyages to Australia
• Sailed on December, 1830
• Arrived 5th April, 1831 at New South Wales
• Average sentence: 9 Years | Life sentences: 29 | Passengers: 145
• Convict
• Ann Clark
• Description
• Ann Clark, one of 89 convicts transported on the Earl of Liverpool,
• December 1830
• Convicted At
• Lancaster Quarter Session
• Ann Clark
• Ann Clark, one of 89 convicts transported on the Earl of Liverpool, December 1830
• Name, Aliases & Gender
• Name: Ann Clark
• Aliases: none
• Gender: f
• Birth, Occupation & Death
• Date of Birth: -
• Occupation: Housekeeper/cook
• Date of Death: 1st January, 1855
• Age: -
• Conviction & Transportation
• Sentence Severity
• Sentenced to 14 years
• Crime: Stealing
• Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Session
• Sentence term: 14 years
• Ship: Earl of Liverpool
• Departure date: December, 1830
• Arrival date: 5th April, 1831
• Place of arrival New South Wales
• Passenger manifest Travelled with 144 other convicts
• Convict Registration For Ann Clarke
• New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842
• Age 20 Date of Conviction 10 May 1830 Place of Conviction Lancaster Estimated Birth Year abt 1810 Vessel Earl of Liverpool Port of Arrival New South Wales Date of Arrival 5 Apr 1831 Ticket of Leave No Pardon No Certificate of Freedom No Ann Clarke
• New South Wales, Australia, Certificates of Freedom, 1810-1814, 1827-1867
• Name Ann Clarke Age 33 Birth Year 1811 Native Place Dublin, Dublin, Ireland Arrival Year 1831 Vessel Earl of Liverpool Certificate Date 29 May 1844
• New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842
• Age 20 Date of Conviction 10 May 1830 Place of Conviction Lancaster Estimated Birth Year abt 1810 Vessel Earl of Liverpool Port of Arrival New South Wales Date of Arrival 5 Apr 1831 Ticket of Leave No Pardon No Certificate of Freedom No Ann Clarke
• Permission to Marry Registration For John Alexander and Ann Clarke
• Name Ann Clark Age 32 Birth Year Abt 1800 Spouse John Alexander Request Status Granted Date of Permission/Refusal 12 Nov 1832
• Permission to Marry Registration For John Alexander and Ann Clarke
• Name John Alexander Age 30 Birth Year Abt 1802 Spouse Ann Clark Request Status Granted Date of Permission/Refusal 12 Nov 1832
• Marriage Registration For Ann Clarke and John Alexander
• Name Ann Clarke Spouse Name John Alexander Marriage Date 12 November 1832 Marriage Place New South Wales Registration Place Sydney New South Wales Registration Year 1832 Volume Number V Household Members Name Age Ann Clarke
  • * Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922
    • Birth Registration for her 1st Daughter: Margaret Cecilia (Sarah) Alexander
    • Name Margaret C Alexander Birth Date 1837 Birth Place New South Wales Baptism Date 9th June 1837 Registration Year 1837 Registration Place Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Father John Alexander Mother Ann (Clark) Volume Number V18271104 128 Household Members Name Age Margaret C Alexander Ann Alexander (Clark) John Alexander
    • Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922
    • Birth Registration for 2nd Daughter Ann Alexander
    • Name Ann Alexander Birth Date 1843 Birth Place New South Wales Registration Year 1843 Baptism Date 23 February 1843 Registration Place Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Father John Alexander Mother Ann Volume Number Household Members Name Age Joseph A Alexander Ann (Clarke) John Alexander
    • Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922
    • Birth Registration for 1st Son Joseph A Alexander
    • Name Joseph A Alexander Birth Date 11 April 1845 Birth Place New South Wales Registration Year 1845 Baptism Date 27 April 1845 Registration Place Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Father John Alexander Mother Ann Volume Number V18451012 134 Household Members Name Age Ann Alexander Ann (Clark) John Alexander
• Death Registration For Ann Alexander (Clark)
• Name Ann Alexander Death Date 31 July 1855 Death Place New South Wales Registration Year 1855 Registration Place Sydney New South Wales Volume Number V18551252 143
  • * Burial Registration For Ann Alexander (Clarke)
    • Rego no: V18551252 143 They were burred at Devonshire Street Cemetery: Then they were transferred to the
    • Rookwood Cemetery: John and Ann are buried together: Sec A grave 189: By their daughter Ann Kyneur
• Rookwood Catholic Cemetery & Crematorium Records
• Ann Alexander ( - 1855)
• Passed Away: 1855
• Age: 44
• Gender: Female
• Register #: 18328
• Service Date: 16 Feb 1901
• Burial Type: Burial
• Location: Section Grave Mortuary 1 Area: A Grave : 189

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• Reference Below is where John and Anne Alexander were living or across the road when she died. 58-64 is now a museum.

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• Susannah Place | NSW Environment & Heritage

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• Susannah Place Museum is a row of four terrace houses built in 1844. Entering through the corner store you can move through the three other terrace houses at your leisure. Minimal interpretation is displayed and you are invited to use your imagination to recreate life in these houses between 1844 ...

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Hi I Shirley Wyson had this report carried out to find out

• A report that was carried out for "Who are the parents of Margaret Celia, Ann Marie and Joseph A Alexander"
• And "Who are the parents of Jessie and Sarah Jane Alexander
• Page 1/ The following key points regarding the parents of Margaret Celia and where Margaret Celia and her siblings resided in their earlier years supports the correct parents as being the two convicts, Ann Clarke, Earl of Liverpool and John Alexander, Medina: • John Alexander arrived on the Medina 29 Dec 1823 and on 6 Jan 1824 was assigned to William Howie in Minto. On the 5/10/1824, John Alexander was convicted at Penrith for stealing and following was sent to Port Macquarie until the 15/11/1827 (3 years). As per convict records John Alexander (Medina) returned on the 20/11/1827. He was listed as being transferred from Port Macquarie back to Hyde Barracks and for a period of time was sentenced to the Phoenix Hulk. Census 1828 lists John Alexander residence as being Phoenix Hulk, Sydney. The Phoenix Hulk was a convict ship which became damaged beyond repair after hitting the Sow and Pigs Reef in the Sydney Harbour. After being struck the ship was floated and assessed for damage and following was taken and moored in Lavender bay. Commencing May 1825 the damaged vessel was used as a prison hulk. • John Alexander (Medina) obtained his Certificate of Freedom 9 Apr 1830. ALEXANDER John Medina 1823 30/0188 9 Apr 1830 Certificate of Freedom [4/4301; Reel 986] Therefore John Alexander was only at Minto 9 months before being sent to Port Macquarie for 3 years and following remained in Sydney for 3 years at least until 1830. Margaret and her husband, William Anderson who appear to have no connection with Port Macquarie except for Margaret’s father, John Alexander having been assigned there until 1827, William Anderson’s sister, Jessie Thomas/Leaske (nee Anderson) was already residing there. Jessie married Robert Thomas in Port Macquarie in 1858, 1-2 years before her brother, William Anderson briefly resided at Port Macquarie. The Denham family (i.e., William Anderson’s mother and step father) and also William Anderson’s brother, David Anderson (Shipwright after his father and step father) relocated to and passed away at Port Macquarie. William and Margaret relocated to Walcha and following returned to Sydney before they passed away. There is high probability that due to his insolence and for the theft of a pair of trousers, John Alexander was retained/housed for the remainder of his sentence (1827-1830) in the Phoenix Hulk - Prison and worked chained in a road gang during the day. Hyde Barracks and prisons where documented as being full. Whilst being retained in a semi floating prison/prison hulk in the harbour and having to work in the road gang during the day, John may have developed skills, a liking for the harbour and working as a waterman. The convicts from the Phoenix hulk would have been transported by watermen to and from the ship on a daily basis to perform work as required in the Sydney harbour. • Ann Clarke arrived on the Earl of Liverpool, 5 April 1831 and due to not yet being assigned was taken up the river to Parramatta Girls factory. In July 1832 Ann Clarke was assigned to W. Edney. LIST OF FEMALE CONVICTS ASSIGNED IN THE MONTH OF JULY, 1832. Government Gazette 14 Nov 1832.

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• • William Edney (born 1803) Teacher; first Australian-born teacher in NSW.; after being a teacher in Windsor resided at York Street, Millers Point and in 1832 he was residing at Kent Street, Millers Point. Therefore Ann Clarke (Earl of Liverpool) in 1832 was residing in Kent Street, Millers Point; Sydney and would have remained living at that address and assigned to W. Edney until she was married. Female convicts if married were able to leave the person who they were assigned to. York and Kent Streets are only a couple of streets away from Gloucester Street. Ann Clarke (E. Liverpool) and John Alexander (Medina) married in November 1832 (confirmed via BDM and convict records in Sydney). • Ann Alexander of 63 Gloucester Street’s burial certificate notes her burial as being undertaken in the Roman Catholic Church in the Parish of St James in the county of Cumberland. The Marriage certificate of Ann Clarke and John Alexander noted the marriage was undertaken in LD which is the same church, Roman Catholic Church in the Parish of St James. The lettering LD as per BDM represents the Roman Catholic Church, St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney. The date of marriage for Ann Clarke (E. Liverpool) and John Alexander as per BDM is the same as their convict records. Ann Clarke (E. Liverpool) records clearly state that she married John Alexander of the Medina – NOT Speke. The same church in which Ann Clark and John Alexander married, is the same church Ann Clarke’s funeral took place as well as the baptism of all their children including Margaret Celia. NOTE: Historians have noted that a record for a marriage, funeral or baptism ceremony held in the 'Parish of St James' refers to this geographical parish, not necessarily meaning the Anglican church of St James, and the church notes that this has been the case for some confusion.[1] A marriage held at the catholic St Mary's Cathedral in the 19th century would be recorded as being in the Parish of St James.[2] Roman Catholic Church, St Mary's Cathedral was on College Street (in the Parish of St James). St Mary's Chapel Status Chapel (1821-1835) Minor basilica (since 1932) Cathedral (since 1835) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parish_of_St_James#cite_note-1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parish_of_St_James#cite_note-2 Another Roman Catholic Church, St Patricks was built in Gloucester Street (Parish of St Philip) near where the family were residing but the building of the church did not commence until 1840. In 1840 William Davis donated the land on which St Patrick’s Church was built, gifting that section of his 1809 grant bounded by Gloucester and Grosvenor Streets. The foundation stone was blessed on 25 August 1840. The church was officially opened on 18 March, 1844. Although this new church was closer to the Alexander’s family home, the baptism certificate for Joseph indicates his baptism took place in the same church as Ann Clark and John Alexander’s marriage, the baptism of his elder siblings, Margaret Celia and Ann and also the funeral of his mother, Ann Alexander (nee Clarke) in 1855. Therefore it can be considered that the ceremonies took place in the St Mary's Cathedral due to selection rather than for reasons such as non-completion of a church or the distance to get to the church. One could surmise several reasons for the family’s selection of St Mary's Cathedral

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• (e.g., close ties with the St Marys Church’s congregation, tradition, physical features of the church). It has been indicated Irish Rebels were affiliated with this church. • It has been questioned that if Ann Clarke (E. of Liverpool) was noted to be Protestant; why did she marry in Catholic Church. Convict Records confirm that Ann Clarke (E. of Liverpool) and John Alexander (Medina – Waterman) requested to marry in November 1832. The date of request/convict records match details given in the BDM/marriage certificate. As per BDM records only one Ann Clarke and John Alexander can be found as having married during this period. Therefore it is most likely John Alexander was Roman Catholic and Ann therefore changed her religion to support her husband which is not uncommon. Ann may have said out of fear that she was Protestant who knows. Others have suggested that Ann Clarke and John Alexander were both Irish rebels which therefore would have given them the affiliation with the Roman Catholic Church, in particular St Mary's Catholic Cathedral. Reportedly information can be found in the St Mary's Catholic Cathedral Archives, Sydney, NSW regarding this. For further information/research resources are listed on this website http://members.pcug.org.au/~ppmay/sources.htm. I have not researched this myself. • Funeral notice of Ann Alexander indicates that her husband, John Alexander was a waterman. John Alexander’s place of residence was 63 Gloucester Street, The Rocks at the time of Ann Alexander’s death. • Both Margaret Celia Anderson and Ann Kyneur’s death certificates confirm their father was a waterman. This combined with Ann Alexander’s obituary notice demonstrates John Alexander was working as a Waterman in 1837 and was still working as a Waterman in 1855, not as a labourer in Smithfield. Other supporting evidence regarding the siblings which ties the family together are the family funeral notices, in particular those placed by Ann Kyneur in the Sydney Morning Herald (Trove). • Margaret Celia, Ann and Joseph were born and Baptised in Sydney. This has been documented on Genealogy webpages by several family members. Joseph Alexander’s Roman Catholic Baptisms record also confirms, the family were residing in Gloster (Gloucester) Street in 1845 and Ann Clarke’s death certificate demonstrates they were still residing at 63 Gloucester Street, The Rocks in 1855. • Joseph Alexander’s notice of marriage to Ann Maria Ripley documents Joseph Alexander is an only son to a John Alexander, late of Sydney (Medina?) – not late of Patrick Plains, Parramatta or Liverpool, which is where John Alexander (Speke) was residing including where he died as per all records created by his descendants. • The marriage certificate (1853) for Margaret Celia and William Anderson confirms Margaret Celia parents were John and Ann Alexander. The marriage certificate (1853) also confirmed that they were residing in the Parish of St. Philips which includes Gloucester Street in 1853. The church they were married in (Church of England) was also located in the Parish of St Philp. The Church was situated at York Street, Clarence and Jamison Streets on a location known as Church Hill. https://www2.sl.nsw.gov.au/content_lists/subdivision_plans/city_of_... • Although Margaret Celia and William Anderson were married in the Church of England, Margaret and her sister were buried Roman Catholic and also William Anderson. William

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• Anderson family’s faith was however as per William Anderson’s burial and marriage to Bridget Anderson Church of Scots. • Ann Alexander (Kyneur) was also married in Sydney in 1867. • Margaret Celia and William Anderson’s first two born children were born at Gloucester Street, The Rocks or Woodburn Street, Chippendale? I have not been able to locate any records for the eldest two except for the information regarding them noted on 4 other BDM certificates belonging to the family (including death certificates for Margaret Celia and William Anderson and Mary Ann Anderson). Margaret Celia and William Anderson’s 3 rd and 4

the children were registered born at Chippendale, Sydney. • As per records (Assessment Books 1845-1948) there were 3 John Alexanders’ residing in the region of Sydney in the period 1845-1867. 1. Running consecutively (commencing 1845) – there appears to be one John Alexander residing in Gloucester Street, The Rocks. 3 different houses on Gloucester Street (63 [1855-1856],and 142 [1858-1859] and 127 [1863]) followed by Essex Street, The Rocks in 1867. 2. Running consecutively – Another John Alexander resided in 1 Sussex Street (commencing 1845) and following Lindon’s Lane, Sydney (Surry Hills) from 1848 until 1863. Mrs Elizabeth Alexander was listed as residing in 30-31 Lindon lane from 1866 and 1867. Was this the wife of the John Alexander who resided at Lindon Lane until 1863. BDM records ALEXANDER ELIZA 2994/1867 AGE 60 YEARS DIED REDFERN The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 21 Dec 1867 Page 16 Family Notices FUNERAL.—The Friends of the late Mrs. ELIZA ALEXANDER, are invited to attend her Funeral ; to move from her late residence, No. 30 Lindon-place, off Parramatta street, THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock. J. and G. SHYING, Undertakers, 719. George-street South, opposite Christ Church. 1. Running consecutively another John Alexander resided on Victoria Street, Sydney 1848-(based on evidence/research this was only one house and the John Alexander was most likely to be Magistrate John Alexander esq.) Our John Alexander as we all know from records was renting 63 Gloucester Street, The Rocks. After the passing of Ann Alexander in 1855, and somewhere between the period 1856 to 1863 it appears from the records that this John Alexander relocated to an alternative residential address 127 Gloucester Street West Side (larger home also). In 1858 Ann Wood commenced being a tenant at 63 Gloucester Street, The Rocks. The other two John Alexanders’ remained at their same residential addresses. During the period in question it would appear no other John Alexander relocated to the area. Magistrate John Alexander esq. Victoria Street, Sydney relocated and following died in 1877 in London. NSW Electoral Rolls Index A John Alexander was listed in the Electoral Roll 1870-71 - West Sydney 139 Gloster Street (same incorrect spelling as Joseph’s Baptism certificate). For anyone else listed on the Electoral Rolls as living at that address it was however spelt correctly, Gloucester Street. John Alexander was listed in 1867 as residing at 14 Essex Street. Did John Alexander move back to Gloucester Street and reside at house number 139.

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• Electoral Roll 1870-71 for East Sydney John Alexander England freehold Stores Elizabeth Street North Electoral Roll 1870-71 St. Leonard's, Glebe District. John Alexander England freehold Lane Cove Electoral Roll 1870-71 for Central Cumberland No John Alexander listed for Smithfield. Potentially residing with his daughter, Jessie? Passing of Ann Alexander The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 31 July 1855 p 8 Family Notices FUNERAL.—The Friends of Mr. JOHN ALEXANDER, waterman, are invited to attend the Funeral of his deceased Wife, Ann, to move from his residence, No. 63, Gloucester-street, TOMORROW (Wednesday) AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock. JAMES CURTIS, undertaker, Hunter-street, July 31st. N.B.— No circulars will be issued. After the passing of Ann Alexander in July 1855; John and Ann’s three children were respectively aged 18 years old, Margaret Celia. Margaret Celia as per records had a two year old child and another on the way, and the two younger children, Ann aged 12 years old and Joseph 10 years old. Did John raise his children with the support of Margaret Anderson and Bridget Anderson/Denham? Bridget Mead/ Anderson and George Denham resided near to John Alexander. At one period of time (1851-1856), George Denham (therefore Bridget Mead/ Anderson) lived on Gloucester Street which would have enabled support to be received. George Denham (therefore Bridget Mead/ Anderson) appeared to have relocated to Port Macquarie after 1863. George Denham was listed in the 1870-71 Electoral Roll at Port Macquarie and reportedly 1869-1870. Ann Alexander (Kyneur) had her first child in Sydney in 1863 aged 20 years old. Margaret Celia relocated to Port Macquarie in between the period of 1859-1861. Margaret and William Anderson’s last child was born in Sydney September 1959, and 1st child born in Port Macquarie was 1861. Margaret’s sister Ann was 17-18 by this stage and her brother Joseph was 15- 16. At this age the requirement for the children to be placed into care by their father, John Alexander less likely. When Margaret left for Port Macquarie she was a mother of approximately 4 children as per BDM records (children noted on birth and death certificates). BDM has the last two of the four children being born in Chippendale (Certain genealogy pages have noted birth being Woodburn Street, Chippendale). If the children were born at Woodburn Street, Chippendale in 1859 this would suggest that William and Margaret Anderson were residing near Redfern and were not residing with their father at Gloucester Street. Joseph Alexander relocated to South Australia (??). Does anyone have the Passenger list for Joseph A. Alexander travelling to South Australia. Did Joseph Alexander travel with his father. When did he travel? He was married in South Australia and passed away in South Australia. We know Joseph travelled prior to his marriage in 1874 and remained in South Australia as per his death certificate. It appears John Alexander had some contact with his children prior to death, otherwise Joseph would not have known his father was ‘late of Sydney’. Joseph somehow must have become aware of the recent passing of his father whilst he was living in South Australia. “Late of something” is used about someone who has died fairly recently but not necessarily in the location of where they were late from. Based on B.D.M records/a family notice placed in a South Australia newspaper regarding Joseph Alexander’s marriage 25 February 1874, John Alexander was late of Sydney. It therefore can be considered that somewhere between the period 1870-25

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• February 1874, John Alexander passed away. If John Alexander passed away in Sydney where was he buried or was he put to sea. Did he relocate with Joseph Alexander and pass away? Endless research has been taken to locate information regarding John Alexander’s passing without much luck. It appears Ann Alexander never left The Rock, Sydney for her entire life. Ann Alexander married Emery Kyneur (whose family also resided in the area although originally from France) and following remained in the Rocks until her death (last resided/place of death Kent, Street, The Rocks). Did Ann Kyneur take John Alexander into her care and following advise her siblings of his passing? If this was the case you would anticipate that John Alexander would have been buried at Rookwood but there appears so far to be no record of him there. Burials commenced at Rookwood in 1867. We know Ann Kyneur and Margaret Anderson had a very close relationship as Ann Kyneur wrote a memorial 12 months after her sisters passing. Ann wrote a similar memorial 12 months after the passing of her own son who died when he was aged 14. His passing understandably must have been quite tragic for her. Ann was too young to write about her mother’s passing but if John Alexander passed away after 1870, the children, in particular Ann would have been old enough to put a funeral notice in the paper for her father. Yet despite repeated research, I have not found anything (funeral notice/obituary, B.D.M, grave/cemetery records etc.). I have attempted via exclusion to find an unknown John Alexander buried but so far those researched are related to other families and/or are not correct age. Further to the question of when did John Alexander pass away and where is he buried. As per State, Cemetery/Re-internment records, Ann Kyneur (Alexander) was required to have her mother re-interred to Rookwood in 1901 (date of passing 31/07/1855). Both Ann Kyneur and her mother are buried together. Ann Kyneur’s daughter who passed away at the age of 2 and her son who passed away at the age of 14 are both buried in a grave next to their mother, Ann Kyneur and their grandmother, Ann Alexander. The children were buried directly at Rookwood they were not re-interred at a later stage as some descendants/genealogy web pages have suggested. No re-internment record was listed for John Alexander. State Records for Re-internment
• Surname First Name Date of Death Cemetery where re-interred Number Citation
• ALEXANDER Ann 1855 Rookwood NN NRS 15513 [p.228]; Reel 3721
• ANDERSON Jane 26/12/1839 - 622 NRS 15513 [p.003]; Reel 3721
• ANDERSON William 17/05/1839 - 622 NRS 15513 [p.003]; Reel 3721 I will note on certain records kept by Rookwood Cemetery there appears to be a bit of confusion about who is actually buried in the grave with the two children (Yves and Ann Elizabeth Kyneur) because a third child was listed (Agnes Kyneur) and another child. I was able to find the correct record and grave of the third child (Agnes) which was actually buried in a nearby grave. The other child buried just appears to be a double up Ann Kyneur’s daughter. A John Alexander does not appear to be buried in either grave. Regarding the internment of those buried at Devonshire cemetery it was indicated by someone that if Ann and John were buried together they may have been re-interred under the one name. This however does not appear to be the case with William Anderson and his daughter as both records are available and both were listed together as being re-interred. I found this to be the case with the

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• majority of those buried including Church of England burials No1 William Anderson and No 7 J. A. were noted to be buried with others (the others were listed in remarks).
• Rookwood Catholic Cemetery & Crematorium Records
• Ann Alexander ( - 1855)
• Passed Away: 1855
• Age: 44
• Gender: Female
• Register #: 18328
• Service Date: 16 Feb 1901
• Burial Type: Burial
• Location: Section Grave Mortuary 1 Area: A Grave : 189
• Rookwood Catholic Cemetery & Crematorium
• Ann Kyneur ( - 1903)
• Passed Away: 24 Aug 1903
• Age: 60
• Gender: Female
• Register #: 18329
• Service Date: 25 Aug 1903
• Burial Type: Burial
• Location: Section Grave Mortuary 1 Area: A Grave : 189
• Rookwood Catholic Cemetery & Crematorium
• Ann Elizabeth Kyneur ( - 1881)
• Passed Away: 04 Feb 1881
• Age: 2 years and 6 months
• Gender: Female
• Register #: 18327
• Service Date: 05 Feb 1881
• Burial Type: Burial
• Location: Section Grave Mortuary 1 Area: A Grave : 188
• Rookwood Catholic Cemetery & Crematorium
• Yves Emery Joseph Kyneur ( - 1889)
• Passed Away: 8 SEP 1889
• Age: 14 Years 9 Months
• Gender: Male
• Register #: 18326
• Service Date: 05 Feb 1881
• Burial Type: Burial
• Location: Section Grave Mortuary 1 Area: A Grave : 188
• Rookwood Catholic Cemetery & Crematorium
• Agnes Kyneur
• Passed Away: Unknown
• Age: 6 years old
• Gender: Female
• Register #: 154800
• Service Date: 17 Jan 1910
• Burial Type: Burial

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• Location: Section Grave Mortuary 2 Area: O Grave : 824
• Select Kyneur Ann Elizabeth 2 05/02/1881 SEC*M1*A**188 Burial
• Select Kyneur Ann 60 25/08/1903 SEC*M1*A**189 Burial
• Select Kyneur Emery 76 15/09/1916 SEC*M2*L**121 Burial
• Surname Given Name Service Date Age Location
• Alexander Ann 16 Feb 1901 Unk SEC*M1*A**189
• Kyneur Ann 25 Aug 1903 60 SEC*M1*A**189
• Adjoining sites
• Bymon Ann 05 Feb 1881 2 SEC*M1*A**188
• Kymeur Agnes 10 Sep 1889 14 SEC*M1*A**188
• Kyneur Ann Elizabeth 05 Feb 1881 2 SEC*M1*A**188
• B.D.M Death Records
• KYNEUR ANN E 204/1881 EMERY ANN SYDNEY
• KYNEUR YVES E J 1416/1889 EMERY ANN SYDNEY
• KYNEUR AGNES 3675/1910 JOHN A MARY A WATERLOO
• Birth and Death of Agnes Kyneur 6 years old Emery and Ann Kyneur’s granddaughter
• KYNEUR AGNES M 23901/1904 JOHN A MARY A MARRICKVILLE
• KYNEUR AGNES 3675/1910 JOHN A MARY A WATERLOO
• Correct Parents:
• The children’s BDM records and State Records give clear evidence that there are two sets of parents. John and Ann Alexander’s children were all born in the Rocks. BDM records also confirm Ann Alexander herself died Gloucester Street and was buried in January 1855 in Devonshire Cemetery (Sydney) and the other set of parents John Alexander (Speke?) and Ann Wright were buried in Smithfield, Prospect. The following information was obtained from BDM records and Baptism certificates for the children of John and Ann Alexander (nee Clarke), The Rocks, Sydney. • Margaret C Alexander: born 09/06/1837 and baptised in the St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney : Married in Sydney in 1853 - Anderson : first four children all born in Sydney : Death certificate - father Waterman - died Sydney : Buried in Rookwood. Memorial written 12 months later by her sister Ann Kyneur. • Ann Alexander: born 23/02/1843 and baptised in the St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney : Married in Sydney - Kyneur : Ann’s children were all born in Sydney. Death certificate - father Waterman : Buried in Rookwood as Ann Kyneur, buried with her mother, Ann Alexander (nee Clarke). Ann died 1 Jan 1855 at Gloucester Street, The Rocks and was initially buried at

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• Devonshire and following was reinterred to Rookwood next to Ann Kyneur’s children in 1901 just prior to Ann’s own passing in 1903. • Joseph Alexander: Born 11/04/1845: Place of residence Gloster Street, The Rocks : baptised in the St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney. Married in South Australia. South Australia. The following information was obtained from BDM records and Baptism certificates for the children of John Alexander (Speke?) and Ann Wright: • Jessie Alexander born 1845 and baptised in St. Bartholomew's Church of England & Cemetery at Smithfield Prospect Creek NSW Australia in 1850 (DOB noted as 06/06/1846) : Baptism certificate - father labourer : Married Parramatta same as her mother, Ann Wright’s first two marriages : Jessie children were all born in Smithfield: Buried Smithfield. • Sarah Jane Alexander born 28/12/1848 and baptised in St. Bartholomew's Church of England & Cemetery at Smithfield Prospect Creek NSW Australia in 1850 : Smithfield and father was labourer : Baptism certificate - father labourer : Married Parramatta same as her mother, Ann Wright’s first two marriages and her sister above. Note: Joseph was born April 1845 and Jessie was born June 1845 as per BDM. Baptism documents 1846. Ann Wright’s other children to Samuel Butler in NZ and William Wright (Parramatta/Sydney) also demonstrate, Ann is not the parent of Margaret Celia. Ann Wright’s children were born in New Zealand, Sydney and Parramatta at or near to the gestation period of Margaret, Ann and Joseph in the Rocks, Sydney.
• B.D.M details of Joseph’s Birth
• ALEXANDER JOSEPH A 301/1845 V1845301 62 JOHN ANN
• B.D.M details of Jessie’s Birth
• ALEXANDER JESSIE 3209/1845 V18453209 35 JOHN ANN
• • On the baptism records of Jessie and Sarah it is recorded John and Ann Alexander’s of Smithfield are the parents. Reportedly, however this couple never actually married. No marriage records have been found and some of Ann Wright’s descendants claim/are adamant the relationship was defacto only. Note: Historians advise not all marriages have been recorded despite having taken place. The date of marriage can sometimes been located on other records (children baptism records e.g.,). The following descendants of John Alexander (Speke) state they did marry in 1844. http://www.australian-english-genealogy.com/John%20Alexander.html • Records do confirm that Ann Wright/Butler (nee Dunn) was buried as Ann Wright and only 3 of Samuel Butler’s children placed a funeral notice for their mother. A funeral notice from Ann Wright’s children to William Wright and John Alexander’s girls, Jessie and Sarah was not found. • In the Obituary by Samuel Butler’s children for their mother they identified her/their mother as Ann Wright not Butler nor Alexander or Dunn. This therefore confirms the first two marriages and respective children for Ann Dunn, who died as Ann Wright at Smithfield. Ann Wright at the time of her passing/funeral retained the name of a man she had left, William Wright and despite

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• not marrying John Alexander she gave the two girls their father’s surname (this is not uncommon practice for some defacto parents). • Several genealogy pages from both Ann Wright (nee Dunn) and John Alexander’s descendants are adamant that the couple had two children. The same researchers/descendant are adamant our John Alexander (Medina) and Ann Clarke (E. of Liverpool) are not the parents of the two girls but only 3 children, Margaret, Ann and Joseph. • William Wright died on Wednesday, 30 May 1877 at Government Asylum, Parramatta, NSW, Australia. • Ann Wright/Butler (nee Dunn) first husband died as a result of drowning whilst being missionary in NZ. Given all of the above and the following I am about to document regarding John Alexander (Speke) we can safely say that the correct parents of Margaret Celia are Ann Clarke (E. of Liverpool died Gloucester Street) and John Alexander (Medina – Waterman) who resided at Gloucester Street. The couple who selected to marry in the Roman Catholic Church and following have their children baptised at the church and also for the funeral of Ann Clarke to take place. John Alexander (Speke II) The following information John Alexander, Speke II strongly supports that John Alexander (Medina – Waterman) is Margaret Celia’s father and clearly demonstrates that John Alexander, Speke II is not Margaret Celia’s father. John Alexander, Speke II convict’s records following demonstrate that he was assigned to the Hunter region and remained there from 1823 until 1840. John Alexander, Speke II convict records state that he was assigned to H.P Dutton, Patricks Plains – Singleton, New South Wales on the 4 July 1823 and whilst residing in Patricks Plains in 1840 his Ticket of Leave was cancelled for harbouring a female convict and following again in Parramatta 1841 for immoral behaviour. Therefore he was residing in Hunter region commencing 4 July 1823 until 1840. He was situated at Parramatta after 1841 and following potentially Liverpool/Smithfield where he conceived children (Jessie and Sarah) with Ann Wright/Butler (nee Dunn?). It is fact that a John Alexander and Ann Wright (nee Dunn) died whilst residing in Smithfield and were buried in Smithfield, Prospect. It is fact that two children were born in Smithfield to a John Alexander who was a labourer not waterman. One of the children was born near to the time Joseph Alexander was born in The Rocks, Glouster (Gloucester) Street. But the child born near to the time of Joseph Alexander Gloucester Street was born and baptised in Smithfield to John Alexander of Smithfield who was a labourer not a waterman.
• Speke Voyages to Australia
• Speke - Arrived 16th November, 1808 at New South Wales
• Speke - Arrived 18th May, 1821 at New South Wales – John Alexander arrived on Speke II
• Speke - Arrived 26th November, 1826 at New South Wales

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• John Alexander was a convict aboard The Speke which departed England on 22 December 1820 and arrived in Port Jackson, NSW on 18 May 1821 under the Captain McPherson and Surgeon Edward Coates. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 427 (215) Convicts and passengers of the Speke identified in the Hunter Valley region John Alexander (Speke) The following research is from Robert Mote/ Darrin Lythgoe
• Birth circa 1803 John Alexander was born circa 1803 at Edinburgh, Scotland
• Marriage - de facto He and Ann Dunn were in a relationship.
• Death: 29 May 1874 John Alexander died on Friday, 29 May 1874 at Smithfield, NSW, Australia.
• Burial: 31 May 1874 He was buried on 31 May 1874 at Smithfield, NSW.
• B.D.M
• Name * Registration Number * Father's Given * Name(s) * Mother's Given * Name(s) * District
• JOHN ALEXANDER 5512/1874 * UNKNOWN * UNKNOWN * LIVERPOOL
• Trove/Newspaper Records:
• The Sydney Herald (NSW : 1831 - 1842) Wed 16 Dec 1840 Page 4 Advertising Principal Superintendent of Convict's Office, Sydney, 7th of December, 1840.
• TICKETS OF LEAVE CANCELLED.
• THE Tickets of Leave granted to the undermentioned Prisoners have been cancelled, for the reasons set against their respective names :
• Alexander John, Speke 2, harbouring a female "Prisoner of the Crown illegally at large; district of Patrick's Plains.
• Government Gazette. FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1841.
• The undermentioned prisoners of the crown have obtained tickets of leave since the last day of publication:
• Parramatta. Alexander John, Speke
• The Sydney Herald (NSW : 1831 - 1842) Tue 3 Aug 1841 Page 4
• TICKETS-OF-LEAVE.
• PARRAMATTA.— John Alexander, Speke
• The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 21 Jan 1843
• TICKETS OF LEAVE CANCELLED -Tickets-of-leave, which had been granted to the following prisoners of the crown, have been cancelled for the offences set against their respective names: - John Alexander, per Speke 2, for immoral conduct, Parramatta Bench. Australasian Chronicle (Sydney, NSW : 1839 - 1843) Tue 24 Jan 1843 Page 4 Government Gazette

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• TICKETS OF LEAVE CANCELLED -Tickets-of-leave, which had been granted to the following prisoners of the crown, have been cancelled for the offences set against their respective names: - John Alexander, per Speke 2, for immoral conduct, Parramatta Bench.
• Morning Chronicle (Sydney, NSW : 1843 - 1846) Saturday 22 March 1845 p 4 Article
• CONDITIONAL PARDONS, DATED 1ST. FEB. 1845
• Alexander John, Speke 183485
• John Alexander; Speke 1821
• Date: 4 July 1823
• Place: Singleton
• Singleton Court of Petty Sessions. Register of Convicts.
• Assigned to Mr. Dutton. Charged with disobedience of orders and threatening another man. Sentenced to 25 lashes 5540
• John Alexander, Speke 1821
• Date:
• Place: Paterson
• Source: GRC
• Assigned to H.P. Dutton
• 42973
• John Alexander (Speke 1821)
• Date: 20 March 1838
• Place: Patrick Plains
• Source: SG
• Obtained Ticket of Leave
• 160897
• John Alexander (Speke 1821)
• Date: 24 October 1839
• Source: AO NSW. Bench of Magistrates, Newcastle & Hunter. Film 680
• John McDonald (free by servitude) and John Alexander per 'Speke' (ticket of leave holder), charged with fighting outside Lumley's house. Guilty
• 117830
• John Alexander, Speke 1821
• Date: 17 December 1840
• Place: Patrick Plains
• Source: SMH

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• Ann Wright
• Birth: 11 July 1806 - Ann Dunn was born on Friday, 11 July 1806 at Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Dunn and Rose Bean.
• Baptism: 3 April 1807 - Ann Dunn was baptized on Friday, 3 April 1807 at St Philip's Church, Sydney, NSW, Australia;
• Marriage: 7 January 1823 - She married Samuel Butler, son of Reverend John Gare Butler and Hannah Hitchman, on Tuesday, 7 January 1823 at St John's Church of England, Parramatta, NSW, Australia, by Reverend Richard Hill.
• Marriage: 16 July 1838 - Ann was married to William Wright on Monday, 16 July 1838 at St John's Church of England, Parramatta, NSW, Australia. Marr-defac: Ann Dunn and John Alexander were in a relationship.
• Death: 13 September 1867 - Ann Dunn died on Friday, 13 September 1867 at Smithfield, Prospect Creek, near Liverpool, NSW, Australia, at age 61.
• Burial: 15 September 1867 - She was buried on 15 September 1867 at Smithfield, NSW, Australia, under the surname of Wright. (NOT ALEXANDER)
• B.D.M
• Text: Name: Ann Wright
• Death Date: 1867
• Death Place: New South Wales
• Father's Name: Thomas
• Mother's Name: Rose
• Registration Year: 1867
• Registration Place: Liverpool, New South Wales
• Registration number: 5566
• Trove
• The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Mon 16 Sep 1867 Page 1 Family Notices On the 13th instant, at Smithfield, Mrs. ANN WRIGHT, mother of Samuel and James Butler, also of Mrs. John C. Barker, Parramatta, much respected by all who knew her. Eliza White Butler was mentioned in the newspaper article about Ann Dunn on 11 May 1837 in the
• Sydney Herald, Sydney, NSW, Australia;
• Shipping Intelligence Arrivals
• From New Zealand, on Tuesday last, having sailed from thence on the 27th ultimo, the brig Nimrod,
• Captain Bennett, with sundries.
• Passengers.......Mrs Butler and five children.........
• Children from Ann's relationship with John Alexander
• Jessie Alexander b. 6 Jun 1846, d. 5 Oct 1913
• Baptism Records Baptised 25/12/1850
• Born 06/06/1946 as per Baptism record
• Parish of Prospect in the County of Cumberland
• Parents John and Ann Alexander
• Abode: Smithfield

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• Job of father: Labourer
• N.S.W Marriage Registration - Alfred ASHE married Jessie ALEXANDER on 7/07/1862
• Registration * Groom's * Groom's * Bride's * Bride's * District
• Number * Family Name * Given Name(s) * Family Name * Given Name *
• 2683/1862 * ASH * ALFRED * Alexander * Jessie * Parramatta
• 5 October 1913 Jessie Alexander died on Sunday, 5 October 1913 at Liverpool, NSW, Australia, at age 67
• B.D.M/Death Record
• Name Registration * Number * Father's Given * Name(s) * Mother's Given * Name(s) * District
• ASHE JESSIE * 17783/1913 * JOHN * ANN * LIVERPOOL
• The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930) Tue 7 Oct 1913
• ASHE— October 5, 1913, at "the residence of her daughter, Mrs. R. H. Newlind. Jessie Ashe, relict of the late Alfred Ashe, of Smithfield, aged 67 years.
• The Cumberland Argus and Fruit growers Advocate (Parramatta, NSW : 1888 - 1950) Sat 11 Oct 1913
• Page 5 Smithfield and Fairfield.
• Death.— The death took place on Sunday of Mrs. Jessie Ashe, relict of the late Mr. Alfred Ashe, of Smithfield, at the age of 67 years, She had been residing with her married daughter, Mrs. R. H. Newlind, at Liverpool-road, Cabramatta, where she died. Deceased was mother-in-law to Alderman J. E. Anthony (Mayor of Smithfield and Fairfield). Her family of sons and daughters was reared at Smithfield, where she was widely known and highly respected. The funeral took place on Tuesday, the remains being laid to rest in the Church of England cemetery , Smithfield.
• Sarah Jane Alexander b. 28 Dec 1848, d. 1938 (Ann's sisters name was Sarah Dunn)
• Baptism Records Baptised 25/12/1850
• Born 20/12/1848
• Parish of Prospect in the County of Cumberland
• Abode: Smithfield
• Job of father: Labourer
• B.D.M confirms birth 1848
• ALEXANDER SARAH 3210/1848 V18483210 35 JOHN ANN
• NSW Marriage Registration – Thomas UPTON married Sarah Jane Alexander in 1868
• Registration * Groom's * Groom's * Bride's Family * Bride's Given * District
• Number * Family Name * Name * Given Name(s) * Given Name(s)

3028/1868 * UPTIN * THOMAS * ALEXANDER * SARAH JANE * PARRAMATTA

• B.D.M/Death Record
• Sarah Jane Alexander died in 1938 at Sydney, NSW, Australia.

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• Name * Resisted Number * Father's Given * Mother's Given * District

                                                                     * Name's              * Names

• Sarah Jane Upton * 13406/1938 * Aged 89 years * Sydney
• Find a grave: Died Sarah Jane Upton
• BIRTH unknown
• DEATH 18 Sep 1938
• Darlinghurst, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• BURIAL Woronora Memorial Park Sutherland, Sutherland Shire, New South Wales, Australia
• The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wed 5 Oct 1938
• The FAMILY of the late SARAH JANE UPTON of Ridge Street Moore Park (late of Arncliffe) desire to sincerelly THANK all relatives and friends for their sympathy In their sad bereavement also to Sister Magadalene and nurses of Ward 21 St Vincent’s Hospital.
• The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tue 20 Sep 1938 UPTON.— September 18, 1938, at St. Vincent's Hospital, Sarah Jane dearly loved mother of Stephen, Leslie, and Arthur Upton, and of Ann (Mrs. A. Law), and Gertrude (Mrs. G. Anderson), in her 90th year. At rest. Privately cremated at Woronora, Monday, September 19, 1938.
• Biography - https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Dunn-4625
• Ann married Samuel Butler on January 7, 1823 and had 6 children:
• Ann b. 1822 d. 1822
• Samuel John b. June 17, 1824 m. Susan Blair Feb.16, 1846 d. October 14, 1871 Lucy b. 1827 d. April 14, 1827
• James b. May 18, 1828 in Mangunea NZ, m. Helen (Ellen) Blair Dec.13, 1853, d. June 10, 1910
• Elizabeth b. May 23, 1831 in Mangunea NZ, m. ? d. ?
• Lucy Ann b. Nov. 7, 1833 in Hokianga NZ m. John Hewitt October 9, 1855 and Benjamin Chin September 14, 1861 d. May 15, 1907
• Eliza White b. Jan 24, 1836 in Hokianga NZ, m. John Charles Barker, Dec. 30, 1864, d. Feb. 16, 1914
• SAMUEL WAS A MISSIONARY AND DIED IN N.Z.
• Ann married WILLIAM WRIGHT on July 16, 1835. They had 3 children:
• Ann Elizabeth b. Sept 3, 1838, Sydney, m. George Maling March 21, 1863, d. Feb. 25, 1920
• William Thomas b. Sept.21, 1840 in Sydney, d. October 16, 1841
• Rubina (or Robenia) b. Aug. 8, 1842 in Smithfield, m. Edward Ashe Jan.1, 186 d. Aug. 28, 1932
• WILLIAM WRIGHT DIED May 30, 1877 at Government Asylum, Parramatta NSW.
• ANN BECAME DEFACTO TO JOHN ALEXANDER in 1844. They had 2 children: Jessie Alexander b. June 6, 1846 in Smithfield, m. Alfred Ashe July 7, 1862 (her sister Robinia married his brother Edward Ashe) d. October 5, 1913. Sarah Jane b. Dec. 28, 1848 in Smithfield, m. Thomas Upton Feb. 4, 1868 d. 1938
• Information regarding Ann Dunn (Wright/Butler) and John Alexander (Speke) and their children was obtained from the following sources:
• Thomas Dunn: Convict and Chief Constable and his Descendants by Perry McIntyre & Adele Cathro.

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• Perry McIntyre & Adele Cathro, Thomas Dunn's Descendants, page: 100. https://australianroyalty.net.au https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Dunn-4625
• NSW B.D.M, Registration
• TROVE
• Trove records for Samuel and Ann Butler (Ann Dunn) and Samul Butler’s family. Mr and Mrs Butler and children travel to NZ as it was said he was missionary. He was the son of John Butler who was also a Missionary.
• BUTLER, John Gare', from An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A. H. McLintock, originally published in 1966. Te Ara - the Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, updated 22-Apr-09 URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/1966/butler-john-gare/1
• Text: On 15 December 1818 John Gare Butler sailed from England with his wife and two children for New Zealand as superintendent designate of the Church Missionary Society's mission at the Bay of Islands. His son, Samuel, was then 18 years of age, and his daughter, Hannah, two. Accompanying them were James Kemp, a lay missionary, and his wife, their destination being also the Bay of Islands mission. On 26 June 1819 Butler arrived in Port Jackson in New South Wales.
• Sydney Gazette Fri 24 May 1822 p. 2 Yesterday morning arrived from the sperm whale fishery, to refresh preparatory to her departure for England, the ship Vansittart, Captain Hunt, with 175 tons of oil. She comes last from the Bay of Islands, and brings passengers - Mr Butler, Mr Hall Mr Fairburn and Mr Bean.
• The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser; 10 March 1821 This day sailed for New Zealand, Otaheite, and eventually to England, the brig Hope, Captain John Grimes. Passengers; Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd, and Mr. Samuel Butler, for New Zealand; Mr. and Mrs. Hayward; and Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, and two sons, for Otaheite; and Mr. Robert Young, and Dr. Landale, for England
• The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser; 15 December 1821 SHIP NEWS,-On Wednesday arrived from Otaheite and New Zealand, with pork and sundries, the ship Westmoreland, Captain Potton. Passengers, Rev. Mr.Williams, and family ; Rev. Mr. Butler ; Captain and Mrs. Henry ; Miss Kendall ; Mrs. Fairburn ; and Mrs. Bean, and three children.
• Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser 11th May 1837 From New Zealand on Tuesday last whence she sailed the 28th ultimo, the brig Nimrod, Captain Bennett. Passengers, Mrs Mitchell and family with three servants, Mrs Oakes and seven children. Mrs Butler and family. Mrs Hitchchock, Mr Johnson and Thomas Bettington.
• Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser 25th December 1839 For New Zealand yesterday, the schooner Fulton with sundries. Passengers, Mr O'Brien, Miss O'Brien, Mr Sandford, Mr Booth, Mr Robinson, Mr Beatty, Mr Small, Mr Gray, Mr Johnstone, Mr Weavell, Mrs Bolger and child, Miss Charlotte Fink, Mrs Hector, family two servants and seventeen in the steerage. On the 26th shipping news, the steerage passengers are listed: Mr and Mrs Turner and family, Mr and Mrs Dingwall and family, Messrs Cosgrove, Butler, Smith, McFee, Reed, Actchan, Davison, Forrester, Buchan, Small. Death Mr Samuel Butler.

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• 5 December 1836 (Age 35) Hokianga River, New Zealand Sydney Herald Thu 26 Jan 1837 p. 2 By Drowning, on the 5th of December, by the upsetting of his boat in the Hokianga River, New Zealand, Mr. Samuel Butler, son of the Reverend John Butler of the Church Missionary Society, leaving a widow and five children.

This was done and sent to me by a Anderson family member, Roslyn

Thank so very much, for her hard work to sort this matter out.

What a great result, we can now put this to rest. As this has proven that Convict John Alexander (Medina) who born in Dublin Ireland and he was a waterman. His wife Convict Ann Clark (Earl of Liverpool) who was born in Dublin Ireland and are of Gloucester Street in the Rocks in Sydney are the parents of Margaret Celia, Ann Marie and Joseph A Alexander. Convict John Alexander (Speke) born about 1803 Edinburgh Scotland who was a labourer and his partner Ann Wright Butler Dunn who was born in the colony are the parents of Jessie and Sarah Jane Alexander who are all of Smithfield New South Wales Australia. Shirley Wyson