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Transportation
Thomas Easterbrooke was transported on the Prince Of Orange, departing 2nd Oct 1820 and arriving 12th Feb 1821 with 137 passengers.
Ship Name: Prince of Orange (1) Rig Type: S. Built: Sunderland Build Year: 1813 Size (tons): 359
Prince Of Orange (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 395 (199) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Dated 11 July 1825. The humble petition of Mary Ann Easterbrooke, respectfully sheweth That your humble Petitioner came out free in the ship Brothers, at the expense of the Crown by the recommendation of your Excellency to join her husband Thomas Easterbrooke, prisoner by the Prince of Orange. That your petitioner was informed at Earl Bathurst’s office that her husband would be assigned to her on her arrival in this colony but is sorry to acquaint your Excellency that so happy an event has not yet taken place although petitioner has been fifteen months in the Colony. That your petitioner’s husband was assigned to H. McArthur Esquire on his arrival at whose instance your Excellency was pleased to send for petitioner and family and with whom he still remains retaining a character that will bear the strictest enquiry. That petitioner brought out to the Colony two children whom she is particularly desirous to bring up in a manner which will be beneficial to them hereafter and gratifying petitioner but is prevented doing so in consequence of Petitioner’s husband not being enabled ... --------------------------------------------------------------------- Convict Assignments. 22 Nov 1825. Thomas Easterbrook, Prince of Orange, assigned to Mary Easterbrook, resident at Sydney. 26 Aug 1825. John Easterbrook, per Minstrel, assigned to Mary A. Easterbrook, resident at Parramatta, ------------------------------------------------------------------- It appears John Easterbrook was her son, who was transported on Minstrel. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1828 NSW Census Index. Thos Easterbrook, age 50, G.S. Prince of Orange, 1820, Life, protestant, Miller, H. McArthur, Vineyard Cottage. Mary A. Easterbrook, age 45, C.F. Brothers, 1824, Abraham Easterbrook, age 15, C.F, Brothers, 1824. Isaac Easterbrook, age 13, C.F. Brothers, 1824. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Sydney Quarter Sessions, Wednesday 20th. Thomas Easterbrook, and Mary, his wife, were indicted for stealing 20lbs of wool, value twenty shillings, the property of Mr. Simeon Lord. In this case also the jury could not agree, and the prisoner was discharged. Sydney Gazette, 21 Apr 1831. ------------------------------------------------------------------- LIST OF ALL FEMALE CONVICTS ASSIGNED AND TRANSFERRED FROM THE 1st TO THE 31st OCTOBER 1832. 1696. M‘Allister Ellen, Palambam, farm-house servant, to M. A. Easterbrook, Waterloo Mills. NSW Govt Gazette, 19 Dec 1832. Absconded prisoners. M‘Alister Eleanor, No. 31-2180, Palambam, 27, Dairy-maid, County of Down, 5 feet 4½, blue eyes, brown hair, pale freckled complexion, from Mrs. Easterbrook. NSW Govt Gazette, 14 Nov 1832. -------------------------------------------------------------------- TO MILLERS, FLOUR FACTORS, SPECULATORS, AND FARMERS, &c. Valuable Water Mill, AT CROOK's PARK, WILLIAM'S R I V E R; R. STUBBS is instructed to sell by public auction, at the Mart, King street, on FRIDAY, 26TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1845. All those, the valuable Flour Mills and property, known by the name of CROOK'S MILL, Situate within 14 miles of Clarence Town, and within that distance of Steam Navigation, and only two miles from the town of Dungog. This mill has been constructed upon the principle of the" Millwrights Table," having regard to the height and velocity of the fall, and the revolutions of the wheel, and mill-stones. It his three floors, and one pair of 3 feet flinch burrs, dressing machine, smutting machine, and is now let to Mr. Easterbrook, a respectable tenant, at the low rent of £50 per annum, payable quarterly. It comes recommended to buyers; also, with a very good shingled cottage erected thereon, and the title is Freehold, and subject to no quit-rent. The whole is situate in a district, celebrated for its fertility and beauty, and within the influence of those genial coast showers, that insure to the farmer but wheat crops, and constant work for the mills. Terms 25 per cent cash deposit, and the residue at three and six months, without interest. Sydney Morning Herald, 20 Sep 1845. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thomas and Mary's sons appear to have prospered and had families of their own. This birth announcement is probably their son Isaac. On the 22nd instant, the wife of Mr. Isaac Easterbrook, of Currajohn Mill, of a son—this is the tenth child upon the strength of one gill of wine, taken at the birth of the first child, and that taken by three parties. This is a proof that wines and spirits are quite unnecessary. Sydney Morning Herald, 25 Sep 1860. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ It is possible that their olderdaughter Maria Easterbrook was also transported on the ship Mary Ann.
Colonial Secretary Index. EASTERBROOK, Thomas. Per "Prince of Orange", 1821 1821 Feb 17 On list of convicts disembarked from the "Prince of Orange" and forwarded to Parramatta for distribution (Reel 6007; 4/3503 p.105) 1824 Dec 9 On list of convicts in the employ of Hannibal MacArthur (Reel 6017; 4/5782 p.157) 1825 On list of Crown servants mustered in the employ of Hannibal MacArthur in 1824; at Parramatta (Fiche 3146; 4/1843B No.571 p.703) 1825 Jul 5 Petition by his wife Mary Ann that he be assigned to her (Fiche 3245; 4/1873 p.52) 1825 Jul 28 Macarthur willing to release him to his wife Mary as soon as someone else capable of running his water mill was found (Reel 6064; 4/1787 p.56). Reply, 15 Aug (Reel 6015; 4/3515 p.158) 1825 Oct 4 Request from his wife that he be transferred from the services of H Macarthur to her services (Reel 6064; 4/1788 p.7) 1825 Nov 11 To attend at the Colonial Secretary's Office in order to be assigned to his wife (Reel 6015; 4/3515 p.595) -------------------------------------------------------------------- EASTERBROOK, Mary Ann. Came free per "Brothers", 1824 1825 Jul 5 Petition to have her husband Thomas assigned to her (Fiche 3245; 4/1873 p.52) 1825 Jul 18 Re her application for assignment of her husband to her services (Reel 6015; 4/3515 p.57) 1825 Oct 4 Request that her husband Thomas be transferred to her services (Reel 6064; 4/1788 p.7)
Thos. Easterbrooke, for having killed one ram sheep, and stealing the carcase thereof; Exeter Flying Post, 10 Aug 1820.
10/8/1820 Exeter Flying Post Devon, England: Thos. Easterbrooke, for having killed one ram sheep, and stealing the carcase thereof.
Mary his wife came on ship BROTHERS with 2 youngest children
Sainty & Johnson; 1828 Census of New South Wales: Page 135.... [Ref E0069] Easterbrook, Thomas, 50, government servant, Prince of Orange, 1820, life, Protestant, Miller, to H.H. McArthur, Vineyard Cottage. [Ref E0070] Easterbrook, Mary A., 43, came free. [Ref E0071] Easterbrook, Abraham, 15, came free. [Ref E0072] Easterbrook, Isaac, 13, came free. Maria and John do not appear; possibly Maria would be married and John could possibly have been elsewhere.
The 4 children of the marriage located were: Maria 1802 - 1883; John 1803 - 1843; Abraham 1814 - 1880; Isaac 1817 - 1864. # There may be more echildren, who did not come to the colony.
Thomas had been married in England to Mary Ann Coombe. They were married 2nd August 1801 at Buckland Monachorum, Devon. When Thomas was convicted at Devon, and sentenced to Transportation he was transported on "Prince of Orange". Mary and has children came too - unsure of ship details.