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William Combs was transported on the Active, Albermarle, Atlantic, Barrington, Britannia, Mary Ann, Matilda, Salamander And William And Ann, departing 31st Dec 1790 and arriving 9th Jul 1791 with 1265 passengers.
The Third Fleet consisted of 11 Vessels. Active, Albermarle, Atlantic, Barrington, Britannia, Gorgon, Mary Ann, Matilda, Queen (from Ireland) Salamander and William and Ann. These vessels were provided by a private company; Camden, Calvert and King to ship convicts to the colony.
Active, Albermarle, Atlantic, Barrington, Britannia, Mary Ann, Matilda, Salamander And William And Ann (generic)References
| Primary Source | Reference: Craig James Smee 'Births and Baptisms Marriages and Defacto Relationships Deaths and Burials New South Wales 1788-1830' ..a complete listing from church & other records in the early colony. |
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Family connections for William (Combs) are: COMBS William (Co/ombs) was born about 1766. He arrived in NSW as a convict on 9 7 1791 after a voyage of 6months on Fleet ship ALBEMARLE. He was Free by Servitude by 1808 & had a relationship with Mary (Mead) whom he married on 11 6 1821 at St Johns CofE Parramatta. He was a blacksmith when he died on 17 12 1826 age60 at Parramatta & was buried at St Johns CofE Parramatta. William (Co/omb/e/s) does not have an entry on this Website as yet-added by me; although a William (Coombes) is found on Fleet NEPTUNE SCARBOROUGH SURPRISE 1790).] Mary (Mead) was born about 1778. She was tried for stealing a gold ring, on 19 10 1805, of Alexander (Duncan) at Old Bailey on 30 10 1805, sentenced to 7years, held at Middlesex Gaol Delivery & arrived in NSW as a convict on 18 6 1807 after a voyage of 5months on SYDNEY COVE. She is recorded in 1814 Free by Servitude w/W (Coups) & 3children at Windsor. She is recorded in 1825 as wife of William (Coombs) at Parramatta. She died, as Mary (Coombs), on 10 12 1828 age48 at Parramatta & was buried at St Johns CofE Parramatta. [Some details taken from this Website] William (Co/mb/e/s) & Mary (Mead) produced perhaps 9children: 1.James (Co/ombs) was born on 17 11 1808 & baptised on 14 4 1811 age2 w/??? at St Johns CofE Parramatta. He died on 23 12 1830 age22 & was buried at St Lukes CofE Liverpool. 2.an Ann (Combs) was born in 1809-no parents given. 3.??? (Combs) was born on 25 10 1810 & baptised on 14 4 1811 w/James at St Johns CofE Parramatta. 4.Catherine (Combs) was born about 1805/11. She is recorded as arriving in NSW as a child on 22 11 1817 after a voyage of 4months on LARKINS-although it seems she was actually born in the colony. She worked for Heagh (Taylor) at Parramatta. She married James (Bridges his second marriage) on 6 4 1829 at St Johns CofE Parramatta.] ..James (Bridges) was born about 1801 & became a tinplate worker. He was tried at probably Old Bailey, sentenced to Life, held at Middlesex Gaol Delivery & arrived in NSW as a convict on 22 11 1817 after a voyage of 4months on LARKINSalso. He married firstly Catherine (Moore her second marriage) with permission on 6 5 1824 at St Johns CofE Parramatta. He was recorded in 1828 with Ticket of Leave as a tinman with his wife & Samuel (Butler SHIPLEY 1819) at Parramatta. He was recorded in 1830 at Parramatta as a tinman. He produced 1known child in his lifetime.] ..Details of James (Bridges)s family are given in entry for John (Burgess ROYAL ADMIRAL 1792) on this Website. .. 5.Sophia (Coomb/e/s/Comb/s) was born on 25 6 1812 & baptised on 26 12 1813 age18m at St Phillips CofE Sydney. She married Benjamin (Perry) on 17 11 1828 at St Johns CofE Parramatta & produced at least 1child. ..Benjamin (Perry) was born aIt is possible that Banjamin (Perry is related to William (Perry LORD ELDON 1817).bout 1804. He was tried for burglary at Stafford Assizes, sentenced to Life & arrived in NSW as a convict on 24 7 1822 after a voyage of 3.5months on ASIA. He was Free by Servitude by 1829-a nailmaker. ..It is possible that Banjamin (Perry )is related to William (Perry LORD ELDON 1817). ..[Some details taken from this Website] .. 6.William (Coomb/e/s) was born on 3 2 1814 & baptised on 10 6 1821 age7 w/George at St Johns CofE Parramatta. 7.George (Coomb/e/s) was born on 11 2 1817 & baptised on 10 6 1821 age4 w/William at St Johns CofE Parramatta. 8.James (Coomb/e/s) was born in 1818. 9.John (Coombs) was born on 16 10 1821 at Parramatta & baptised on 2 6 1822 at St Johns CofE Parramatta. He died on 31 3 1823 age17m at Parramatta & was buried at St Johns CofE Parramatta. Reference: Craig James Smee 'Births and Baptisms Marriages and Defacto Relationships Deaths and Burials New South Wales 1788-1830' ..a complete listing from church & other records in the early colony.