Ann (Collins) Morgan (1791 - 1885)

Born 6 Oct 1791 in Off Sydney Heads on board the Admiral Barrington, New South Wales, Australia

Wife of George Morgan — married about 1807 in sydney [uncertain]

Descendants

Died 5 May 1885 at age 93 in Redfern, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Ann was born 6 October 1791 at sea off Sydney Heads. She was baptised 27 November 1791 at St Philip's Church of England, Sydney.^[1][2]

Her mother died in 1795, probably in childbirth, and her son Edward died with her;^{[3] [4]}and her father remarried to Sarah Hines in 1800 in Church of England Sydney, St Phillip's.^[5]

Ann was 16 when she married George Morgan. She began her large family with the birth of William in about 1808.

It is a matter of some interest to know who is the oldest resident of Australia. The honour is claimed for Mrs. Ann Morgan, who resides in Pitt-street, Redfern. She came to the country in 1791, in the "second fleet," having been born on the passage out. Her father was in the New South Wales corps, commanded by Colonel Paterson. Her age is 94. She is hale, possessed of all her faculties, and is a great-great-grandmother. It is probable that there are many persons on this continent older in the matter of age who arrived here much later on, but as none of those who came in the " first fleet " in 1788 are living, or, as far as we know, any others of the "second fleet." Mrs. Morgan must be our "oldest inhabitant." Her memory enables her to recall what Sydney was in the first decade of this century, and she can say much as to the many changes that have taken place. NEWS OF THE DAY. (1885, January 31). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 11.

She died in 1885 in Redfern. Death Certificate states Ann Morgan died 8 May 1885 in Pitt St, Redfern. She was a female aged 93 years and the Cause of Death Debilitus, Senile Dropsy. Her father John Collins - Mother not listed - She was buried in Rookwood cemetery. Born at sea off Sydney Heads - Marriage in Sydney- Age 16, Spouse William Morgan Children of the marriage 5 Males & 4 Females living - 5 Males & 1 Female Deceased. The informant was George Morgan, Pitt St, Redfern, Grandson. ^[6] ( spouse should read George Morgan)

Burial of Ann Morgan, Rookwood General Cemetery, Rookwood- Age 94 - Date of Internment 6-5-1885 - Zone B - Section BB - Grave Number 212 Her grandson George Morgan is buried with her (1896)

MORGAN.—May 5th, at the residence of her grandsons, Pitt-street, Redfern, Mrs. Ann Morgan, in her 94th year. Family Notices (1885, May 6). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 1.

Death of 'Granny' Morgan, 94 Years Old. — Mrs. Morgan, sen. (old 'Granny Morgan,' she was familiarly called by her friends), died at the residence of her daughter-in-law (Mrs. W. Morgan), Pitt-street, Redfern, on the 5th instant. This old lady was well known to residents of Kelso and Bathurst, and had a remarkable career. She had lived to be almost a centenarian, being 94 years of age at the time of her death, which occurred after she had been confined to her bed for three weeks. Mrs. Morgan's maiden name was Ann Collins, and her mother came to this colony — a free woman— in the second fleet that arrived, about 1791, as a servant to the Governor's wife. Deceased was born on the voyage out, not very far from the Australian coast. Her father died when she was quite young, and she married when she was 16 years old. By this marriage she had 15 children, nine of whom are still living. The late Mr. W. Morgan, of Kelso, who was born in Sydney, was the eldest, and when he died in April, 1881, he was 73 years of age. Deceased had 60 grandchildren, a large number of great-grandchildren probably more than sixty— and at least three great-great-grandchildren. She came to Bathurst (says the Times) 33 years ago, and lived ever afterwards with her eldest son's family. She enjoyed wonderfully good health until her last illness, and, except a slight deafness she possessed all her faculties. Up to the last two or three months she was as hearty as any one could well be, being able to walk up and down stairs to her meals three times a day. As might be expected, she had many interesting things, to tell of the early history of the colony. She saw the first cattle arrive that ever landed in Australia, and there was then only a small jetty in the harbour, and no houses to speak of beyond the Government establishments. 'Granny' Morgan lived to see the settlement on the shores of Port Jackson grow into a magnificent city, the marvellous development of the interior, and the many interesting events in this land and the other colonies. She lived,too, to see her children in respectable positions. Advertising (1885, May 30). Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932), p. 18.

,,,She often spoke of a journey which she frequently walked- from Sydney to Parramatta - carrying twin sons three or four months old, and when this was done she used to have to grind corn in a small steel mill, to make bread for her husband's supper. These were the days of hard work, and rough fared and times have changed. " Granny" Morgan lived to see the settlement on the shores of Port Jackson grow into a magnificent city, the marvelous development of the interior, and the many interesting events in this and other colonies. She lived, too, to see her children in respectable positions DEATH OF THE OLDEST AUSTRALIAN NATIVE. (1885, May 26). The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser (NSW : 1863 - 1947), p. 4.

Bathurst Times 16-5-1885 - We learn that Mrs Morgan Sen. , Old Granny Morgan as she was familiarly called, died at the residence of her daughter in law, Mrs William Morgan. Pitt St, Redfern on the 5th instant . This old lady was well known to residents of Kelso & Bathurst, She was 94 at time of death and had been confined to her bed only for the last 3 weeks. Mrs. Morgan’s maiden name was Collins and her mother came to the colony a free woman, in the second fleet in 1791 as a servant to Gov. Phillips wife. The deceased was born on the voyage out, not very far from the Australian coast. Her father died when she was quite young (3) ( Should read her mother) She married at age 16 and had 15 children, nine of whom are still living. The deceased had 60 grand children & a large number of g grand children. She came to Bathurst 33 years ago and lived with her eldest son. She enjoyed good health until her last illness except for a slight deafness. She was as hearty as anyone could well be, being able to walk up & down stairs to her meals 3 times a day. She had many interesting things to tell of the early history of the colony. She saw the first cattle arrive that were ever landed in Australia, where there was only a small jetty in the harbour and no houses to speak of beyond the Government establishments. She often spoke of a journey she frequently walked- from Sydney to Parramatta, carrying twin sons 3 or 4 months old, and when this was done she would grind corn in a small steel mill, to make bread for her husband’s supper. Those were the day of hard work and how times have changed. Granny lived to see the settlements on the shores of Port Jackson grow into a magnificent city, [and] the marvellous development of the interior. She lived to see her children in respectful positions, and to know her two grandsons who tendered her in her last years in Sydney were esteemed among a wide circle of friends.

Sources

1. ↑ NSW BDM online index birth COLLING ANN 166/1791 V1791166 4 EDWARD / ELIZABETH
2. ↑ Ann "Colling", daughter of Edward Colling, Elizabeth Colling, born 6 Oct 1791 baptised 27 Nov 1791, Registered at St Philip's Church of England, Sydney, quoted in Biographical report for Ann COLLINS, Biographical Database of Australia (BDA), Editor's Remarks: Baptism is out of date order - Perhaps added from a piece of paper. https://www.bda-online.org.au/mybda/search/biographical-report/30001016601?f=ann&l=collins&ol=&i=3&s=&p=2
3. ↑ NSW death COLLINS ELIZABETH 1138/1795 V17951138 2A
4. ↑ NSW death COLLINS EDWARD 1155/1795 V17951155 2A
5. ↑ NSW marriage CA 269/1800 V1800269 4 COLLINS EDWARD = HINES SARAH
6. ↑ NSW death REDFERN 5586/1885 MORGAN ANN Father: JOHN

Ann was born at sea off Sydney Heads

Register BDM ON LINE 166/1791V1791166 4 [F] Edward [M] Elizabeth

Ann Collins baptised 27-11-1791: St Phillips, Sydney (Colling)

Register BDM ON LINE 5586/1885 Morgan Ann [F] John Died Redfern

The Bulletin 23-55–1885. P7.

Bathurst Times 16-5-1885.

The Echo Sydney 2-2-18855

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185808899/ann-morgan : accessed 20 November 2021), memorial page for Ann Collins Morgan (6 Oct 1791–5 May 1885), Find a Grave Memorial ID 185808899, citing Rookwood General Cemetery, Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia ; Maintained by Stombell (contributor 48335209) .

A Colonial Brickmakers Family by Paul Goard.