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William Davis was transported on the Ocean, departing 30th Nov 1802 and arriving 30th Nov 1803 with 1 passengers.
The 'Ocean' was an English merchant ship and whaler built in 1794 at South Shields, England. In 1803 she accompanied the ship 'Calcutta' to Australia, acting as a transport supply ship. When the settlers abondoned Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria the ship transferred convicts, settlers and marines to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). In 1815, 1817 & 1823 the 'Ocean' transported convicts to New South Wales.
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Jane (Ryan), daughter of John (Cropper), was born on 20 8 1793 & baptised on 6 5 1804 age10 on Norfolk Island. She was apparantly adopted by John (Ryan). She was recorded as off stores at Hobart Town on 2 10 1818. She may have been adopted by Noah (Mortimor). In 1824 she w/her husband & daughter Sarah were charged with receiving stolen sheep & she was sentenced to 14years at Macquarie Harbour: moved elewhere in 1833: her Conditional Pardon was issued in August 1836. She married thirdly James (Perry) on 16 9 1847 at Pontville church. She died on 3 1 1876 age85 mother of 6children at Brighton. Details of Jane (Cropper/Ryan)s family are given in entry for Frances (Williams PRINCE OF WALES 1788) on this Website. 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.
Family connections for William (Davis) are: DAVIS William (Davis) arrived at Port Phillip (now Victoria) on 4 10 1803 after a voyage of 7+months on OCEAN (supply ship with HMS CALCUTTA) (an expedition that settled in Tasmania), seemingly the only convict on board; he probably camped at what is now Sorrento/Sullivans Bay. He went on HMS LADY NELSON to Risdon Derwent Van Diemens Land (Tasmania) on 13 12 1803, arriving on 15 2 1804. He is also described as a marine & a Corporal in 1812. He, described as a marine corporal, married Jane (Ryan her second relationship) on 23 3 1812 at St Davids CofE Hobart. In 1813 he was granted 180acres at Staffa/Bagdad. [A William (Davis) is listed as a private 48th Regiment at Macquarie Harbour VDL from 24 6 1823-24 9 1823] On 25 5 1824 he w/his wife & stepdaughter Sarah were charged with receiving stolen sheep at the Supreme Court of Australia & he was sentenced to 14years at Macquarie Harbour: moved elewhere in 1833; he was issued his Conditional Pardon No.976or978 on 31 8 1836. He is recorded at Black Brush in 1843 census. He died on 20 3 1844 at Hobart, accidentally when knocked over by a horse.>>> >>>William (Davis) may have been a relative of Frances (Davis) who arrived on the same ship (OCEAN) in 1803 free with her husband-(Nicholls)-& family on 4 10 1803 after a voyage of 7+months on OCEAN (supply ship with HMS CALCUTTA) [Some details taken from this Website] Jane (Cropper/Ryan) was born on 20 8 1793 & baptised on 6 5 1804 age8 on Norfolk Island; she became cared for by Robert (Ryan) before 1794. She left Norfolk Island on 25 12 1807 with her parents. She had had a first (1of3) relationship at age15 with an unknown (perhaps. She was recorded as off stores at Hobart Town on 2 10 1818. In 1824 she w/her husband & daughter Sarah were charged with receiving stolen sheep & she was sentenced to 14years at Macquarie Harbour: moved elewhere in 1833. Her Conditional Pardon was issued in August 1836. She married thirdly James (Perry) on 16 9 1847 at Pontville. She died on 3 1 1876 age85 mother of 5children at Brighton. Details of Jane (Ryan)s family are given in entry for Frances (Williams PRINCE OF WALES 1788) on this Website. William (Davis) & Jane (Ryan) may have produced 5children, although Smees records do not identify the father for 2of them: 1.James (Ryan) was born in 1812 (perhaps earlier) & baptised on 2 1 1812 w/Jane at St Davids CofE Hobart. 2.Jane (Ryan) was born in 1812 also (perhaps earlier) & baptised on 2 1 1812 w/James at St Davids CofE Hobart. 3.Eliza (Davis) was born on 3/13 8 1816 & baptised on 28 8 1816 at St Davids CofE Hobart. She married John (Blacklow) in 1834. She died in 1889 age about72. ..Eliza (Davis) & John (Blacklow) produced at least 1child: ..1.James (Blacklow) .. 4.William Thomas (Davis) was born on 9 3 1819 & baptised on 6 4 1819 at St Davids CofE Hobart. He married Harriet M (Plastow). He died in 1884 or on 10 7 1899 age80. 5.Amelia (Davis) was born on 25 5 1825 at Macquaie Harbour & baptised on 21 7 1828. She married Henry William (Faulkner) in 1842. She died in 1843 age about18 at Pontville. References: 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. Irene Schaffer & Thelma McKay 'Exiled Three Times Over! Profiles of Norfolk Islanders Exiled in Van Diemens Land 1807-1813' James Hugh Donohoe 'Norfolk Island 1788-1813-The People and Their Families' Reg Wright 'Forgotten Generation of Norfolk Island & Van Diemens Land'
William DAVIS came to Australia on the 'Ocean' transport supply ship which accompanied the 'Calcutta' in 1803. N.B. There are several persons named 'William Davis' in the Colonies at this time. William DAVIS was convicted on 25 May 1824 at Supreme Court in Australia. 14 yr sentence. Served time in Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). 31 Aug 1836: Conditional Pardon approved, no. 976 or 978)