JOHN, Thomas
29 April 1832 – 28 June 1905
Origin Pembrokeshire, Wales
First settled in Fremantle, WA
Original Occupation Seaman
Occupation in Australia Prison Warder
CLARA
Arrival Year 1853
Fremantle
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Thomas John was a seaman, he sailed from Wales to Fremantle in 1853. Thomas met with Sarah Woodland during the voyage and they married in February 1854. Thomas was employed as a Night Warder at the Fremantle Convict Establishment a month later. Thomas and Sarah had 11 children. Sarah died in 1884 aged 49. Thomas continues as a warder until his retirement.
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I am interested in making contact with any of Thomas john's decendents. I am a ggrandchild of Francis Ralston John with his marriage to Catherine Pratt.
Mon 26 Oct 2015
I may be one of the ones you are seeking.
My line would be Thomas John-William Thomas John
-Thomas Walker John-Nora Margaret John(My Mother)
She married Ralp James Hooper Stoddart(my father.
Sun 24 Mar 2019
Correction Ralph James Hooper Stoddart
Sun 24 Mar 2019
I'm Robert Stoddart. My mpther was Nora Margaret Stoddart(John). Her father was Thomas Walker John His father was William Thomas John who was a son of Thomas John and Sarah Woodland.
Sun 24 Mar 2019
Thomas and Sarah were my great great grandparents. Would love to catch up with other relatives. Jane
Mon 30 Mar 2020
Hello everyone,
I am doing some research on the John Family and the Ship Clara. I would be very interested in any information or family photos you would like to share. Kind regards Kelly Blight married to a descendant of William Thomas John.
Regards Kelly
Fri 8 Apr 2022
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