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About Maria Ann Smith, Free Settler "Lady Nugent" 1838
Arrived as a free settler in 1838 on the "Lady Nugent " with husband Thomas and young family she is historically credited with discovering and first growing a mutant version of a Tasmanian Crab Apple which became the ; Granny Smith Apple. She did this from her own back yard garden. Her daughters and Son expanded the Apple growing and commercial enterprise ensued. A research station in Bathurst NSW did extensive work to promote the Apple into a viable export product
"Granny" Smith and husband Thomas arrived in Australia as free settlers in 1838 aboard the Lady Nugent.
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Maria Ann Smith, Free Settler "Lady Nugent" 1838's Timeline
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1799
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Peasmarsh, Sussex, England (United Kingdom)
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1800 |
January 5, 1800
Age 1
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1821 |
1821
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Beckley, England (United Kingdom)
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1822 |
1822
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Beckley, England (United Kingdom)
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1825 |
1825
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Beckley, England (United Kingdom)
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1827 |
1827
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Beckley, England (United Kingdom)
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1830 |
1830
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Beckley, England (United Kingdom)
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1832 |
June 17, 1832
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Beckley, East Sussex, UK
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1834 |
1834
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