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Thomas George Rodwell (1798 - 1877)

Thomas George Rodwell
Born in Highgate, Middlesex, Englandmap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 20 Jun 1838 in Stroud, Port Stephensmap
Father of , , , , , and
Died at age 78 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australiamap
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Biography

Thomas Rodwell was a convict after the Third Fleet.

Thomas arrived on the "Royal Admiral 3" in November 1830. He had been sentenced to transportation for14 years at the Old Bailey in London. In 1837 he held a Ticket of Leave and was employed by the Australian Agricultural Company. In 1838 he married 16 year old Sarah Elizabeth Griffin and they had seven children.

The most likely baptism record for Thomas George is 24 April 1798 at St Michael, Highgate, Camden, Middlesex, England, parents Thomas and Catherine Rodwell. His date of birth was recorded as 16 February 1798.[1]

Conviction: At the Old Bailey on 27 May 1830: "THOMAS GEORGE RODWELL was indicted for embezzling the sum of 322l. 4s. 7d., which he had received on account of George Perkins and others, his employers . 2nd COUNT, for stealing the same; to which he pleaded GUILTY . Aged 31. - Transported for Fourteen Years ." [2]

He was transported on the Royal Admiral which left England on 1 July 1830 and arrived New South Wales on 8 November 1830. The indent for this ship has his description: aged 31 years, Reads & Writes, Protestant, Single; born at Highgate [Middlesex England], employment: Shipbroker, crime embezzlement, tried at London Gaol Delivery [Old Bailey] 27 May 1830, trial sentence 14 years, no previous convictions, height 5ft 10.25 in, ruddy complexion, light brown hair, grey eyes, slight scar on outside left arm.[3]

In 1837 he was given a Ticket of Leave which allowed him to remain in the District of Port Stephens, and was employed by the Australian Agricultural Company.[4]

Marriage: On 4 August 1838, "in the estate of the Australian Agricultural Company, Co of Gloucester", Thomas, aged 39, married Sarah Elizabeth Griffin, age 16 years. The marriage register noted that Thomas's abode was Booral and Sarah's abode was Stroud. They were married by Banns with consent of parents, and witnesses were David Savill of Stroud and Eliza Griffin of Booral.[5] As he was a convict, he was required to get permission from the Governor. William Cowper, chaplain, applied on his behalf. Reverend Cowper wrote that Thomas "has conducted himself with the greatest propriety ever since his arrival". Permission was given with the proviso of the consent of her parents.[6]

Thomas and Sarah had children:

On 13 October 1846 he received his Certificate of Freedom, and his native place is given as Highgate.[8]

Orchard Cottage, Stroud: According to the Stroud historical society "It is recorded in the A.A.Co.'s archives that Orchard Cottage was the residence of their Assistant Accountant Mr Thomas George Rodwell. Rodwell was a convict sentenced to 14 years in Australia. He arrived in 1830 on the ship, Royal Admiral. In 1837 he was granted a “ticket of leave” and became Stroud’s Assistant Accountant that same year. He also became Stroud’s Postmaster so it is believed that Orchard Cottage was the site of Stroud’s original Post Office."

Death: Thomas George Rodwell died from Apoplexy (stroke) on 31 January 1877 in Sydney, New South Wales.[9]

Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Friday 9 February 1877, page 10:[10]

RODWELL—Jan. 31, Sydney, Thomas George Rodwell, aged 78 years.

Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931) Sat 3 Feb 1877 Page 4:

RODWELL - January 31 at his residence, Regent street, Thomas George Rodwell, aged 78 years.

The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930) Tue 5 May 1903 Page 10:

PERSONAL AND MISSING FRIENDS ...
RODWELL.— The Children or their Representatives of THOMAS GEORGE RODWELL, a Clerk on the Estate of the Australian Agricultural Company, at Booral, New South Wales, who died at Sydney on the 3lst January, 1877, may hear something to their advantage by applying to the undersigned. TAYLOR, STILEMAN, and UNDERWOOD, Solicitors, 7 Bedford How, London, England.

Sources

  1. ↑ Ancestry.com.au in London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812: Camden St Michael, Highgate 1633-1812 Ancestry sharing link
  2. ↑ Old Bailey Proceedings Online (www.oldbaileyonline.org, version 8.0, 29 August 2023), May 1830, trial of THOMAS GEORGE RODWELL (t18300527-15). https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?div=t18300527-15
  3. ↑ New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 for George Thomas Rodwell, Bound Indentures 1830-1832 Ancestry sharing link
  4. ↑ New South Wales, Australia, Tickets of Leave, 1810-1869 for Thomas George Rodwell, Ticket of leave butts (NRS 12202) Nov 1836-Apr 1837 Ancestry sharing link
  5. ↑ NSW Government. Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Marriages search page Marriage Registration: 2031/1838 V18382031 22 RODWELL THOMAS G GRIFFIN SARAH E MA checked 18 Sep 2023 Reel 5005
  6. ↑ New South Wales, Australia, Convict Applications for the Publication of Banns, 1828-1830, 1838-1839: 1838 (SRNSW Reel 1702) Ancestry sharing link
  7. ↑ The NSW BDM index has Catherine's birth in 1861, but the birth/baptism record has been checked and it is actually 1851
  8. ↑ Ancestry.com.au in New South Wales, Australia, Certificates of Freedom, 1810-1814, 1827-1867 Ancestry sharing link
  9. ↑ Death certificate NSW 203/1877
  10. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/13387130
  • Applied for publication of Banns: Has conducted himself with greatest propriety ever since his arrival. 15th June 1838 Record 38/5239
  • Marriage: NSW Marriage Index 2031/1838 V18382031 22 Groom: RODWELL THOMAS G, Bride: GRIFFIN SARAH E District: MA
  • Marriage: "Australia Marriages, 1810-1980," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTZK-89N : 10 February 2018), Thomas George Rodwell and Sarah Elizabeth Griffin, 04 Aug 1838; citing Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia, reference ; FHL microfilm 993,952.
  • Death: NSW Death Index RODWELL THOMAS G 203/1877 AGE 78 YEARS DIED SYDNEY District: SYDNEY

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Julie (Crofts) Rourke
On 20 Jun 1838 an application was made by Thomas George Rodwell (convict aged 39) to marry Sarah Elizabeth Griffin (aged 16 free who came with her parents). Application was made at Port Stephens, New South Wales, Australia. Marriage required approval of Sarah's parents. ref - NSW state records.

On 25 Jul 1838, application to marry Sarah was granted. They were then married, I assume on 4 Aug 1838. This means both Sarahs are the same person and should be merged.

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Mark Dorney
Rodwell-148 and Rodwell-140 appear to represent the same person because: Same spouse details, same birth year, they are both the convict Thomas George Rodwell.
posted by Mark Dorney
Mark Dorney
Rodwell-166 and Rodwell-148 appear to represent the same person because: Same spouse, children's details
posted by Mark Dorney

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