HILLS Family

Born 1791

Origin West Tarring, Sussex, England
Accompanying Family Mary Ann (wife), Mary (daughter) and George (son).
First settled in Swan River Colony
Original Occupation Builder
Occupation in Australia Builder

CAROLINE

Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1829

Fremantle

137 panel

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The 'Caroline' was chartered by the Henty family who brought their workforce with them. George Hills was a builder. They all relocated to Launceston a couple of years later. Some of the Hentys subsequently founded Portland in 1834.

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  • Family was George (b. ca. 1791)(stepfather), Mary Ann (mother), children Mary Ann and William.George was a Shepherd in England, and a General Servant in Australia.The Caroline departed from Littlehampton, Sussex.

    Sat 2 Apr 2011

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