ROSER, William & Diana
1802 – 14 January 1879
December 1810 – 12 September 1891
Origin Mereworth, Kent, UK
Accompanying Family Daughters - Lucy (11), Elizabeth (9), Francis (7) & Mary Ann (6)
First settled in York, WA
Original Occupation AG Lab
Occupation in Australia Farmer
SIMON TAYLOR
Departure Port London, UK
Arrival Year 1842
Fremantle
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Possibly Gypsy origin. William indentured to Burges 'Tipperary' York. By 1849 'Tenant Farmer'. William bought land near Toodyay, called it 'Salt Valley'. Daughter Caroline married Benjamin Hannett, Dempster Foreman, Esperance. She nursed Aborigine, Tommy Windich, guide to Sir John Forrest, until his death in 1876.
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Visitor Submitted Comments
There is no evidence at all that the family had gypsy origins. This was speculation in the publication "In Search of Elizabeth", but no evidence is provided.
Sun 26 May 2024
My wife is a descendant of William and Diana Roser. I have researched the family and there is no evidence of any gypsy associations. The entry needs to be amended. Also, daughter Elizabeth married convict James Osborne who came out on the Scindian in 1850. For more see my website.
Tue 25 Jun 2024
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