~8th September 2004 ~  

MEETING DATES 2004

Every 2nd Wednesday commencing at 10am, Tebbutt Room, Windsor Central Library, Dight Street, Windsor.

INFORMATION

CAPTAIN MICHAEL HOGAN (1766-1833) & THE "MARQUIS CORNWALLIS" TALK

Hawkesbury Historical Society invites interested persons to attend a special evening to meet Michael Styles from Washington Virginia USA who is going to talk about Captain Michael Hogan (1766-1833) on Wednesday 29th September 2004 at 7.30pm in the Tebbutt Room at Windsor Central Library. Captain Michael Hogan was the Captain of the "Marquis Cornwallis" which brought many Irish convicts and dissidents to the colony in 1796. Captain Hogan bought a 400 acre farm which he named "Cornwallis Farm" and left Mark Flood as overseer when he left the colony. Hogan led a most interesting life and his great great great grandson has published his life story, which will be available for sale for $40.

REUNIONS JOSEPH WRIGHT & ELEANOR GOTT FAMILY REUNION

A reunion is to be held for the descendants of Joseph Wright (Scarborough 1788) & Ellen Gott (Neptune 1790) on the Sunday 28th November 2004 11am - 4pm at Maraylya Community Hall, Boundary Road, at Maraylya. Associated families include: Buckridge, Griggs, Holland, Allen, Maher, Huggins, Hobbs, Carr, Harcourt. Facilities available on site are Electric Barbecues, Children's Playground, Ceiling Fans, Hot Water, Microwave, Refrigerator, Clean Toilets, Tables & Chairs. BYO Food & Drink. For further details, please contact : Brian Hobbs Email b.hobbs@hunterlink.net.au Mobile 0411776090 or Robynne Winley Email robynne.winley@holroyd.nsw.gov.au Ph (02) 4572 8567.

REMINDERS

HAWKESBURY CRIER - INCREASE

Please note as of the September issue of the Hawkesbury Crier, the price will now be $2.50 per issue or $18 per annum.

McCOOEY REUNION

James & Sarah McCooey Family Reunion at Penrith on the 15th & 16th January 2005. James (Isabella 1822) & Sarah & family (Thomas 1826) Contact Ms Patricia McCooey 11 Sorrell Place, Queanbeyan 2620 (02) 62975265 ausheritage@ozemail.com.au 

JOHN NICHOLS FAMILY REUNION

John Nichols Family Society reunion in Coffs Harbour on Sunday 19th September for First Fleeter John Nichols & Ann nee Pugh. Contact Robyn Melise Condliffe 28 Sandpiper Crescent, Boambee East 2452 (02) 66533615 condliffe@smartchat.net.au 

NEW LOCAL STUDIES ITEMS

New Local Studies items now available to consult in the Local Studies Collection at Windsor Central Library. To check the Library catalogue online go to http://catalogue.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/amlibweb/

• Of infamous character : convicts of the "Boddingtons" 1793 / HALL RL929.3944 HAL
• Children of Jonathan Griffiths & Eleanor McDonald (3 vols) RL929.20994 GRI
• From convict to millionaire : the story of Richard Fitzgerald and family / PERRETT RL929.20994 FIT
• Australian Family Histories : a bibliography and index / REID RL929.20994 AUS

RESEARCH WIDELY

It is particularly useful when undertaking any research to read widely about a subject and delve into a range of material. Family History is no different and there are a wide range of subjects that family historians are interested in as a result of their research. Check the catalogue at http://catalogue.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/amlibweb/ for more information. Lending items can be reserved online (if you are a member and have pin) If you would like a pin number see library staff or ring 4560-4460.

The following items may be of interest :- 

• A nimble fingered tribe : the convicts of the Sugar Cane, Ireland to Botany Bay, 1793 / HALL 929.3944 HAL

SURFING THE INTERNET**. SITES FOR FAMILY HISTORIANS

Members with internet access should check out the following interesting sites. The Library has free access to the internet, contact 4560 4460 for bookings. Richmond also has access, for bookings phone 4578 2002.

Descendants of Thomas Parnell and Elizabeth Griffiths ~ http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sealark/index.html

Local and trade directories from England and Wales. 18th -20th century ~ http://www.historicaldirectories.org/

BBC audio archive ~ http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/audiointerviews/

Costume making and textiles ~ http://www.sca.london.on.ca/links/sewing.html

Ancestry - GEDCOMs & Other Genealogical Files ~ http://www.ancestry.com/learn/learning/gedcoms.htm

Australian Naturalisation records online ~ http://www.coraweb.com.au/naturalisation.htm

White Ensign Southern Cross 1788 - 1913 ~ http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~ausnavy/

~ Let us know of sites, that you have tried with (or without) success ~