Robert Rayner, Convict "Burrell" 1830

Robert Rayner was transported for 7 years for stealing shoes. On arrival he was assigned to work 'on roads;. He obtained his Certificate of Freedom in 1838 and c1847 he became involved with Diana, an aboriginal who was married to Williams Phillips. Three children were born at Grattai before they moved to Piambong where Robert acquired 90 acres of land some in partnership with Edward Cover of Grattai. Mary Cummings, (formerly Christie) was the sister of Edward Cover's wife Sussanah. Robert Cover was an inkeeper at Grattai who had a partnership with Robert Rayner with regard to land and other property at Piambong. Robert died as a result od an accident when a dray passed over him.

1814, Suffolk England Death

16 October 1874, Mudgee NSW Spouse

Diana MUDGEE Marriage

8 Sept 1840, St Thomas's Mulgoa NSW Children

   William RAYNER

   Elizabeth RAYNER

   Jane RAYNER

   Shadrack RAYNER

   Caroline RAYNER

   Harriet RAYNER

   Thomas RAYNER

Occupation

Farmer Notes

Convict who arrived on the "Burrell" on 19th of December 1830.

Accidentally killed by a dray running over him. The undertaker was John BLACKHALL, husband of Robert's daughter Elizabeth.

Robert was also involved with Mary CUMMINGS (CHRISTIE).

Mary was the sister of Susannah, the wife of Robert's business partner, Edward COVER

Mary was born on 6 April 1822 Windsor to William CHRISTIE and Mary Ann JONES.

She had two children with Robert:

   Ann, born 14 July 1858 at Covers Hole near Mudgee

   Robert, born 8 September 1863 at Covers Hole near Mudgee