CAPORN, Samuel & Ann
24 April 1794 – 22 February 1868
12 July 1801 – 2 January 1869
Origin London, England
Accompanying Family 9 Children
First settled in Fremantle, WA
Original Occupation Relieving Officer of Thames Union
Occupation in Australia Inn Keeper - Half Way House
SIMON TAYLOR
Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1842
Fremantle
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On the ship Samuel was responsible for 18 Pankhurst boys and was paid 5 gold sovereigns. The journey took 111 days direct from London. The barque SIMON TAYLOR carried 319 assisted immigrants, the largest number WA was to receive at the time. Samuel settled at Halfway House, Point Walter and profited from River Trade. A respected citizen. A verger at St John's Church, Fremantle.
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The boys were from Parkhurst Penitentiary not Pankhurst.
Thu 5 Feb 2015
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