Jane Russell (abt. 1837 - 1871)

Born about 1837 in Linlithgowshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Died 12 Dec 1871 at about age 34 in Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Jane was born about 1837. She was the daughter of Ebenezer Russell and Jane Meek.

In 1839 the family went to New South Wales as bounty immigrants via the ship Portland, arriving 7 February, 1840. Ebenezer gave his age as 39, and Jane was recorded as 36. Also on board were Agnes (9), Janet (6), Isabella (6), Jane (2) and Marion who was born at sea.^[1] They were pioneers of the Illawarra district of NSW and held the Croome Estate between Albion Park and Jamberoo, where the Russells' original homestead and farm buildings still stand. ^[2]

She died in 1871, and was buried in the Jamberoo Presbyterian Cemetery.^[3][4]

Sources

1. ↑ NSW State Archives & Records. Assisted Immigrants (digital) Shipping Lists. NRS5316/4_4784/Portland [2]_7 Feb 1840/ http://indexes.records.nsw.gov.au/ebook/list.aspx?Page=NRS5316/4_4784/Portland%20[2]_7%20Feb%201840/4_478400186.jpg&No=2

   Russell, Ebenezer, 39, Farmer, native place: Linlithgow, religion: Presbyterian, Reads and writes.

   Jane, 36, Dairywoman

   Agnes, 9

   Janet, 6

   Isabella, 6

   Jane, 2

   Marion, 2 months, born at sea.

2. ↑ https://museum.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/croom-history/
3. ↑ Death registration: NSW BDM 4428/1872 RUSSELL, JANE, father: EBENEZER, mother: JANE, district: KIAMA
4. ↑ Image of gravestone: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 28 December 2020), memorial page for Jane Russell (1837–17 Dec 1871), Find A Grave: Memorial #27011047, citing Jamberoo Presbyterian Cemetery, Jamberoo, Kiama Municipality, New South Wales, Australia ; Maintained by Annie, NSW, Australia (contributor 46999607)