Arrival on Norfolk Island: Sirius 13 Mar 1790, male convict No. 68. He formed a relationship with Alice FIDEO, Convict, Lady Juliana 1790 who arrived on Norfolk Island per Surprize Aug 1790. He enlisted into NSW Corps in 1794 returning to Port Jackson after a few more voyages to Norfolk Island his final departure was board the Lady Nelson in 1813. More details on George … Continue reading George Eggleston, Convict, Alexander 1788
Trade: Shoemaker. He joined HMS Sirius on 7 Nov 1786 as Quarter Gunner, aged 27 years, crew number 109, and he was promoted to Quartermaster 12 July 1787. More details on John Drummond and his partner Ann Read, convict, Lady Penrhyn 1788 (who also arrived on Norfolk Island per HMS Sirius Mar 1790 see: Settlers and Landholders Norfolk Island 1793 The Inhabitants of Norfolk Island: … Continue reading John Drummond, Quartermaster, HMS Sirius 1788
Convict, arrived on Norfolk Island 17 Mar 1790. From about 1800 on Norfolk Island John Best lived with Rebecca CHIPMAN, who sometimes was recorded as his house keeper. Departed Norfolk Island, per Mercury 19 May 1811 with his child Mary Wheeler (3) and Rebecca Chippenham More Details on John Best: Settlers and Landholders Norfolk Island 1793 The Inhabitants of Norfolk Island: Late 1808 – 1814 … Continue reading John Best, Convict, Friendship 1788
Joined HMS Sirius 23 Mar 1787 at Portsmouth, age 28 years, crew number 183, with previous service per Ganges. Cavanough is said to be the first person to set foot ashore at Port Jackson as he secured the long boat, on the morning of 26 Jan 1788. It is not known if he was a member of the party that visited and camped at Port … Continue reading Owen Cavanough, Able Seaman, HMS Sirius 1788
