This article includes a list of Ivan’s British Forbears, including when they arrived in Australia and on which ship, along with other interesting information about each person. Many are featured in expanded articles on History Over Dinner. YEAR/SHIP NAME RANK RESIDENCE U.K. & NOTES 1788Scarborough (First Fleet) Herbert, John Alexander Convict London (1767-1846), tried at the […]
Tag: Goss
Page: Robert & Ellen + Family
Both Robert and Ellen were born at Norfolk, England, Ellen at Thompson and Robert at Attleborough. Ellen was the second daughter and child of Robert and Susannah Goss. Robert was the second child and eldest son of William and Ann Page. The Goss family emigrated leaving Liverpool, England in December 1854 travelling with other emigrants […]
Goss: Robert & Susannah + Family
Robert Goss (1818-1886) and Susannah (nee Cheston) (1824-1908) Robert and Susannah with two children, Ellen (5) and William Moore Goss (circa.2 months) arrived in Melbourne on 7 June 1855. They were travelling aboard the new (1854) Boston built, 1 790 ton extreme clipper “Blanche Moore”. A few days later they boarded the 176-ton coastal steamer […]