Maria Ann Smith, Free Settler "Lady Nugent" 1838

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Maria Ann Smith (Sherwood), Free Settler "Lady Nugent" 1838

Also Known As: "Granny Smith"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Peasmarsh, Sussex, England (United Kingdom)
Death: March 09, 1870 (70-71)
Eastwood, Ryde, NSW, Australia
Place of Burial: Ryde, NSW
Immediate Family:

Daughter of John Sherwood and Hannah Sherwood
Wife of Thomas Smith, Free Settler "Lady Nugent" 1838
Mother of Sidney Smith, infant; Thomas Smith, Free Settler "Lady Nugent" 1838; Stephen Smith, Free Settler "Lady Nugent" 1838; Elizabeth Smith, infant; Charles Smith, Free Settler "Lady Nugent" 1838 and 4 others

Occupation: Orchardist
Immigration to Australia: Free Settler "Lady Nugent" 1838
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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

1799
1799
Peasmarsh, Sussex, England (United Kingdom)
1800
January 5, 1800
Age 1
1821
1821
Beckley, England (United Kingdom)
1822
1822
Beckley, England (United Kingdom)
1825
1825
Beckley, England (United Kingdom)
1827
1827
Beckley, England (United Kingdom)
1830
1830
Beckley, England (United Kingdom)
1832
June 17, 1832
Beckley, East Sussex, UK
1834
1834