Hannah Hansen, Free Settler "Duke of Portland" 1807

Thomas made many trips around the pacific taking missionaries to their stations but was dismissed by Rev S Marsden at the end of 1816 after Hannah Hansen who always accompanied her husband on these trips, was allegedly bossing him around and drinking.

Thomas continued working as master on ships. Hannah was caught gun-running and sentenced to 7 years in Newcastle but was bound over to her husband. She was 67yrs old at the time.

Hannah died in May 1823 aged 71yrs whilst they were living at Cadman's wharf, George St, Sydney.

London, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1921 Name: Thomas Hansen Spouse Name: Hannah Coats Record Type: Banns Event Date: 28 Aug 1783 Parish: St Mary Le Bow Borough: City of London Register Type: Parish Register