This post continues from Hannah Miles ~ A journey to Van Diemen’s Land which traces Hannah ‘Annie’ Miles life from her birth in Clifton Campville, Staffordshire, to her journey on the Cadet as a woman under sentenced of seven years transportation. After 115 days at sea, the Cadet arrived in Hobart on 12 April 1849. On … Continue reading Hannah Miles ~ Life in Van Diemen’s Land
William Reader (1822-1902)
Over the Hills and Far Away
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOeYPpOblAw I first discovered this song when rounding out the information I had on my great great grandfather William Reader. Born at Staplehurst, Kent in 1822, he enlisted in the 96th Regiment of Foot in December 1842 and with in six months has been shipped out to Van Diemen's Land on garrison duty. The song … Continue reading Over the Hills and Far Away
Catherine Meyrick 