Ann (Andrews) Sawyer (1833 - 1912)

Born 1833 in Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Wife of George Millen — married 15 May 1849 in St. Peter's, Eastern Hill, Melbourne, Port Phillip District, Colony of New South Wales

Wife of John Sawyer — married 19 Aug 1873 in Westleyan Parsonage, Currajong, Colony of New South Wales

Descendants

Died 24 Apr 1912 at about age 79 in 166 Sutherland Street, Paddington, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Ann (Andrews) Sawyer came free to the Colony of Victoria (1851-1900)

Ann was born in 1833, the daughter of James Andrews and Mary Anne Whitcombe. (Birth registration not located).

In 1848, Ann and her family boarded the barque Palmyra at Plymouth as assisted emmigrants. They arrived at Port Phillip on the 19 July 1848. "The Somerset Years", by Florence Chuk, page 84 begins a chapter on the Palmyra, including a description of the voyage. The passenger list included: James Andrews, aged 40, occupation - labourer, religion - Wesleyan. Mary Ann Andrews (nee Whitcombe), aged 42. Elizabeth Andrews, aged 18, occupation - housemaid. Anne Andrews, aged 16. James Andrews, aged 13. Emma Andrews, aged 12. Richard Andrews, aged 11. Esther Andrews, aged 9. William Andrews, aged 7.^[1]

In 1849, Ann Andrews married George Millen.^[2]

In 1873, Ann Andrews married John Sawyer.^[3]

She passed away in 1912.^[4]

Memorial Notices: SAWYER.—In loving memory of our dearly beloved mother, who departed this life April 24, 1912. Home at last; thy labour done; Safe and blest, the victory won; Jordan passed, from pain set free, Angels now have welcomed thee. Inserted by her loving son and daughter, James and Annie.

SAWYER.—In loving memory of our dear mother, Ann Sawyer, who departed this life April 24, 1912. Rest, dearest mother, sweetly rest, They miss you most who loved you best; Yon always strove to do your best, And now have gone to heaven to rest. Inserted by her loving daughter and son-in-law Emma and George Donovan, and grandchildren.

SAWYER.—In memory of our loving mother, Ann Sawyer, who died at her residence, 166 Sutherland-street, Paddington, April 24, 1912. Inserted by her daughters and son. Mary, Esther, and Will.^[5]

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Sources

• WikiTree profile Andrews-1950 created through the import of Laurie's Family Tree.ged on Dec 19, 2011 by Laurie Morehead.

• http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~maadonovan/history/sawyer/d1.htm

Notes

Note N4

immigrated to Victoria, AUS aboard ship PALYMRA in 1848 as "Assisted

immigrant"

1. ↑ http://srwww.records.nsw.gov.au/ebook/list.asp?series=NRS5316&item=4_4816&ship=Palmyra
2. ↑ Victorian marriage registration 1849: 29048,F,Andrews,Ann,Millenwood,George,,denom(Church of England)parish(St Peters Melbourne) 1849: 29048,M,Millenwood,George,Andrews,Ann,,denom(Church of England)parish(St Peters Melbourne)
3. ↑ New South Wales marriage registration 2371/1873 SAWYER JOHN MILLSON ANNE district FORBES
4. ↑ New South Wales death registration 8496/1912 SAWYER ANN JAMES ANN district WOOLLAHRA
5. ↑ 1913 'Family Notices', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 24 April, p. 8. , viewed 13 Jan 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15415282