Emma MOGG & Henry MITCHELL 1865 Arrival

[DaveHam9]

Assisted 'Trebolgan' 1865 Sydney Reels 2140, 2483

Arrived 28 Jun 1865 - Reel 2483
MOGG Emma 25 Nurse Street, Somersetshire Harriet & Jno. Dead C.E. Both Two Sisters & Brother-in-law Henry Mitchell Hos. ? ... ? Anchor Druitt St Sydney

Ignore the three words across the bottom as they refer to the next passenger.

Thanks,

Dave

 

[DaveHam9]

The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 24 Jun 1865 Page 10 Advertising

WANTED, a good strong GIRL, one that can milk
and make herself generally useful. Apply
University Hotel, Glebe; or the Hope and Anchor Inn,
Druitt-street.

 

[gibbo]

Two Sisters & Brother-in-law Henry Mitchell Hos. ? ... ? Anchor Druitt St Sydney

Will have to be checked.

Harriet married Henry Mitchell, she was sister to Mrs Smith [Emma??]

Sydney Mail (NSW : 1860 - 1871)
Sat 18 Jan 1868
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/166804587

Then i think there was a Elizabeth.

SELDON ELIZABETH 373/1863 JOHN DIED SYDNEY SYDNEY

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser
Tue 31 Mar 1863
DEATH FROM EPILEPSS,-Mrs. Elizabeth Seldon," wife of Mr. Seldon, keeper 'bf . tho Hopo and Anchor Inn, cornor. of Druitt and Sussex streets, died from epiloctic fits at her residence; on Sunday morning, etc

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/61892804

The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954)
Mon 16 Mar 1863
FUNERAL-The Friends of Mr. RICHARD SELDON are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral of his late departed Wife ELIZABETH. The procession to move from his residence, Hope and Anchor Inn, at the corner of Sussex and Druitt streets, on TUESDAY MORNING, at 10 o'clock a.m. REUBEN THOMAS, 141, York-street, near the Wesleyan Chapel.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/13075670

SELDON.-On the 15th March, at her residence, Druitt and Sussex streets, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Richard Seldon, aged 34 years.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/63129095

 

[DaveHam9]

Thanks gibbo.

Yes Emma Mogg married Francis Smith.

Harriet married Henry Mitchell.

I've not traced the other sister.

 

[DaveHam9]

The wally corner must be free.

Of course I've traced the other sister.

Hancock's

Marriage 471/1861 HANCOCK JOHN M - MOGG ELIZABETH - SYDNEY * 9 Jul

Death 6859/1897 HANCOCK ELIZABETH - JOHN - HARRIET - WINDSOR * 8 Apr

 

[DaveHam9]

Don't know if there is any connection to the keeper of the Hope & Anchor.

That's not Elizabeth nee Mogg.

Assisted 'Fitzjames' 1858 Sydney and/or Newcastle Reels 2138, 2477
Arrived 28 Jul 1858 - Reel 2477
MOGG Elizabeth 25 General House Servant Street, Somerset John & Harriet Dead C.E. Both None

 

[DaveHam9]

Thanks gibbo for that link to the story re the theft. Mrs Emma Smith was alive in 1868.

... Emma Smith, a married woman, deposed that the articles produced are her property, and are worth £2 8s. ; her sister keeps Hancock's public house, Liverpool-street ; ... Harriet, the wife of Henry Mitchell, deposed that yesterday she went with Mrs. Smith to Hancock's ...

Death 7526/1867 SMITH EMMA - JOHN - HARRIET - QUEANBEYAN * 24 Jan

Right parents but now clearly the wrong death.

 

[DaveHam9]

Death 2072/1881 MITCHELL HENRY - JOHN DIED PELICAN SYDNEY * 16 Nov

Death 273/1895 MITCHELL HARRIET - JOHN - HARRIET - SYDNEY * 24 Feb


Deaths for Francis & Emma Smith. ??

 

[gibbo]

No Smiths mentioned in the funeral notices for Henry Mitchell. Hancock's have a mention but that is all.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/13499245

No mention in Harriet's death notice neither.

 

[DaveHam9]

Thanks gibbo.

 

[DaveHam9]

Deaths for Francis & Emma Smith still a mystery.

 

[horse]

Thanks gibbo for that link to the story re the theft. Mrs Emma Smith was alive in 1868.




Death 7526/1867 SMITH EMMA - JOHN - HARRIET - QUEANBEYAN * 24 Jan

Right parents but now clearly the wrong death.

This probably clears up the above death..

NSW Births:
Emma Smith
Registration Year: 1865
Registration Place: Queanbeyan, NSW
Parents: John Smith & Harriet
Registration Number: 14308

Also..

Find A Grave

Geoff

 

[DaveHam9]

Thanks Geoff.

Dave