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John Higgs was transported on the Marquis Of Wellington, departing 31st Jul 1814 and arriving 27th Jan 1815 with 202 passengers.
Marquis Of Wellington (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 172 |
| 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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Family connections for John (Higgs) are: HIGGS Samuel/John (Higgs) was born about 1794. He was tried at Somerset Assizes & arrived in NSW as a convict on 27 1 1815 after a voyage of 6months on MARQUIS OF WELLINGTON; he was Protestant. She had a first relationship with Sarah Jane (Bridge her first (1of3) relationship).>>> [Some details taken from this Website] Sarah Jane (Bridge) was born about 1802 in Lancashire & became a cotton weaver. She was tried for possession of a banknote at Lancaster Criminal Court Lent Assizes in Mar/Apr 1821, sentenced to 14years & arrived in NSW on 20 5 1822 after a voyage of 5months on MARY ANN/E; she was under the surgeons care for 2periods from 21 1 & 5 3 1822. She was Protestant 5'2" Fair complexion brown hair hazel eyes. She was sent to female factory at Parramatta & recorded there in 1822 & also recorded in 1822 with her father at Parramatta. She was variously recorded as Sarah & Jane. She was granted permission for second (2of3) marriage to Matthew (Finnegan his third marriage) on 1 8 1823, but may not have done so.>>>>>>Sarah Jane (Bridge) was assigned to William (Grose) shoemaker Parramatta after death of Matthew (Finnegan) in 1823. In September 1824 she was charged with drunkenness in service & returned to the female factory. She married thirdly James (Howarth) coachman/waggoner emancipist of Windsor on 15 9 1825 at St Phillips CofE Sydney. She is recorded in 1828 with her husband & son Edward at Sydney Rd Concord. She produced perhaps 2known children in her lifetime. [Some details taken from this Website] Samuel/John (Higgs) & Sarah Jane (Bridge) & produced 1child: 1.Edward (Higgs) was born in 1823. He is recorded in 1828 with his mother at Sydney Rd Concord. .. >>>Samuel/John (Higgs) married secondly Esther (Hewitt) on 26 5 1822 at St Phillips CofE Sydney; permission given at Parramatta. He is recorded in 1828 serving Life with Ticket of Leave with his wife at Parramatta. [Esther (Hewitt) was born about 1779/85 & became a servant. She was tried for stealing 200yards linen, on 20 12 1819, at Old Bailey on 12 1 1820, sentenced to 7years, held at Middlesex Gaol Delivery & arrived in NSW as a convict on 30 9 1820 after a voyage of 4.5months on MORLEY. In 1821 to 1822 she worked for Mr (Palmer). She is recorded in 1828 as Free by Servitude with her husband at Parramatta.] [Some details taken from 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.
1820 - Permission to Marry at Parramatta. Date; 4 Mar 1822. Esther Hewitt. Ship; Morley 3 [1820] John Higgs. Ship; M. Wellington 1828 - NSW Census. John Higgs. Age; 43. Ticket of Leave. M. Wellington - 1815 - Life. Parramatta. Protestant. Esther Higgs. Age; 40. Free by Servitude. Morley - 1820 - 7 years. Wife John Byrnes. Age; 22. Free by Servitude. Ship; Hindostan - 7 years. Blacksmith. Parramatta. Rom. Catholic James Hall. Age; 52. Ship; Sidmouth - 1819 - 7 years. 7 years. Blacksmith. Parramatta. Protestant