arrived in australia;- 7 aug 1793, as a convict aboard boddingtons had 2 children;- James, born1794 & George, born circa 1798 Surname: CORE Given Name(s): James Occupation(s): FARMER/CONVICT Birth Details Birth Country: IRELAND Death Details Death Town: PROSPECT Death State/Territory: NSW Death Country: AUSTRALIA Death Date: 1807 Immigration Details Air/Port Landed: Sydney NSW Ship/Plane: BODDINGTONS Year Arrived: 1793 Surname: CORE Given Name(s): Ann Occupation(s): SERVANT/CONVICT Birth Details Birth Country: IRELAND Immigration Details Air/Port Landed: Sydney NSW Ship/Plane: BODDINGTONS Year Arrived: 1793 Descendants Children CORE, James 1 CORE, George Oxford 2 Grandchildren CORE, Ann 1 CORE, Eliza 1 CORE, George 1 CORE, James 1 CORE, Jane 1 CORE, Margaret 1 CORE, Susan 1 CORE, William 1 Great Grandchildren LAWSON, Ada Celestine 1 LAWSON, Ann 1 LAWSON, Emma 1 LAWSON, George J 1 LAWSON, James 1 LAWSON, John H 1 LAWSON, Maria Jane 1 LAWSON, Martha Celestine 1 LAWSON, Mary Ann 1 LAWSON, Sarah 1 LAWSON, Sussanah 1 LAWSON, William 1 Great Great Grandchildren ROBINSON, Ethel M BRODIE, Clara J 1 BRODIE, Joseph 1 ROBINSON, Cecil Lionel 1 ROBINSON, Clare 1 ROBINSON, Elizabeth V 1 ROBINSON, Elsie Maude 1 ROBINSON, Leslie 1 ROBINSON, Lily M 1 ROBINSON, Loyal James 1 ROBINSON, William George 1 ROBINSON, Wilson Robert 1 Great Great Great Grandchildren ROBINSON, Adrian Charles Matthew 1 ROBINSON, Margaret Gloria 1 ROBINSON, Mary Elizabeth 1 ROBINSON, Peter John (Jack) 1 ROBINSON, William Francis (Bill) 1 Great Great Great Great Grandchildren ROBINSON, Dorothy Rose 1 ROBINSON, Keith John 1 ROBINSON, Laura L 1 ROBINSON, Robert Arthur 1 ROBINSON, Teresa Joan 1 Great Great Great Great Great Grandchildren ROBINSON, Christopher Allen 1 ROBINSON, Elizabeth Vera 1 ROBINSON, Jayne Leonie 1 ROBINSON, Robert John 1 ROBINSON, Terrence Lee 1 Great Great Great Great Great Great Grandchildren CORTON, Andrew Patrick 1 CORTON, Lisa Jayne 1 NB: Superscript behind each descendant name represents the lineage number of that descendant. This family information was last updated by ELIZABETH VERA HOOK on the 14 November, 1999. NOTES for JAMES & ANN/NANCY CORE Page 1 1791.- THE BELFAST NEWS - LETTER Printed by Henry Joy, and Co. Belfast. From Friday September 2, to Tuesday September 6, 1791. Lifford Assizes. The following persons were tried and found guilty, viz. Manus Dougherty for cow stealing, recieved sentence to be hanged on Tuesday the 23d inst. near Balintra. Robert Anderson and F Coyle, for highway robbery, to be hanged the 1st of December next. John Mulrine, for rape, to pay a fine of 50l. and be confined 3 months. John Tones, Wm Campbell and Jacob Buchanan, for wilful and corrupt perjury and forgery, to be pillored ar Rapho, their ears nailed to the pillory, and afterwards to be transported for 7 years. Edw. Gubbin, for stealing a cow the property of Charles McClure, to be burned in the hand and confined 3 months. Elenor Curry, for stealing cloaths, to be transported for 7 years. James and Nancy CORR, for stealing 27 guineas from D. Dermot, to be transported. Sam. McConnell, James Brice, junr. and Aaron Brice, for sheep stealing, to be burned in the hand and confined 6 months. Last Saturday three men were pillored at Rapho, pursuant to their sentence. (Reference - The Belfast News Letter September 1791, page 3**) =================================================================================== 1793. Name - James CORE, Ship - Boddingtons, Arrival - 1793, Ref No. - 15350, Trial Place - Donegal County, Date - August 1791, Age - 26, Sentence - 7 years. Ship - Boddingtons, Departed - Cork Ireland, Date - 15th February 1793, Arrived - Sydney NSW, Date - 7th August 1793, Ships Master - Robert Chalmers. (References - Convict Indents of the First Fleet, Second Fleet & Ships 1788 - 1799 CGS 1150 SRNSW ref; SZ115 pp256-259; SR Fiche 620-624, SR Reel 24, COD 9. Indents 1788-1842 CGS 12188; Alphabetical list of convicts 1788-1800; SRNSW ref 4/4003; SR Fiche 614-619; SR Reels 392&2662 COD 131-3, 134-6) =================================================================================== 1793.- James CORE, aged 26, tried County Donegal, April 1791, 7years. "Boddingtons" - sailed Cork 15/02/1793, 125 male and 20 female prisoners, arrived NSW 07/08/1793, landed 124 male and 20 female prisoners - one death. Master Robert Chalmers, Surgeon Richard Kent. (Reference - Indents "Boddingtons" 1793 Reel 392;Shelf 4/4003; Fiche614; Page 098; "Boddingtons" 16/10/1793; Fiche 623; Page 255.) =================================================================================== 1793.- Nancy CORE, aged 24, tried County Antrim, August 1791, 7 years. "Boddingtons" - sailed Cork 15/02/1793, 125 male and 20 female prisoners, arrived NSW 07/08/1793, landed 124 male and 20 female prisoners - one death. Master Robert Chalmers, Surgeon Richard Kent. (Reference - Indents "Boddingtons" 1793 -Reel 392; Shelf 4/4003; Fiche614; Page098; "Boddingtons" 16/10/1793 Fiche 623; Page 255.) =================================================================================== 1797.- Baptisms at Saint Phillip's New South Wales 1797. When Baptized- 26th March 1797, George Oxford, son of James Oxford & Ann CORE, born December 31st 1795. (Reference-NSW Church Parish Register CA V1797 442 4**) Page 2 1801.- July-September, Commisariat Department Voucher- James CORR, Hawksbury, recieved payment for maize. (Reference - Kings Papers Vol 1, Page 24, A1976, Mitchell Library Sydney.) =================================================================================== 1801.- Reference - AF290, Number - 289, Name - Ann CORE, Old or New Ship - N. (Reference - Settlers Muster Book 1800, List 6, List of Persons in 1801. Page 63.) =================================================================================== 1801.- Reference - BD056, Ship came in - Britannia, Name - Michael Connelly, Date of grant - 1799, Acres held - 30, Acres cleared - 10, Acres in wheat/maize - 10, By whom settled - Hunter, Hogs - 3, Family off stores - 2. (Reference - Kings List 1801, List 4. Settlers from Convicts whose Terms have Expired or Emancipated in 1801. Page 107.) ================================================================================== 1802.- Reference - AG190, Ship came in - Boddingtons, Name - James CARR, Status - Free. AG191, Ship came in - Britannia, Name - Henry McCUDDEN, Status - Prisoner. How land held - Purchase, Where settled - Prospect, Acres cleared - 9, Acres in wheat - 4, Acres in maize - 6, Total acres held - 30, Hogs - 2f, Maize in hand - 16 bushels, Both men had women with them off stores and no children were listed. (Reference - King's Lists 1801. Settlers Muster Book List 7. Land & Stock held by Free Settlers, Officers or Expired or Emancipated Convicts in 1802. Page 79.) =================================================================================== 1802.- Reference - AG170, Ship came in - Britannia, Name - Michael Connolly, How land held - Purchase, Where settled - Prospect, Acres cleared - 10, Acres in wheat - 6, Acres in maize - 3, Total acres held - 15, How free - Prisoner, Hogs - 8m 12f, Wheat in hand - 15 bushels, Maize in hand - 30 bushels, Self off stores, One woman and two children off stores, Servants - 1 G. (Reference - Settlers Muster Book 1800, List 7. Land and Stock held by Free Settlers, Officers and Expired or Emancipated Convicts in 1802. Page 78.) 1804.- 15 September,1804 - Ann CORE (or Corr/Caw), account. (Reference - Hassall Day Sales Book, Mitchell Library, Sydney - A861; Page121.) =================================================================================== 1806.- Reference - A0715, Name - James CORR, Ship - Boddingtons, Condition - FBS, How employed/With whom lives (female) - Landholder 15 acres Prospect. (Reference - General Muster of NSW August 1806. Page 22.) =================================================================================== 1806.- Reference - B0057, Name - James CORR, Wheat - 3 acres, Maize - 3 acres, Barley - 1/2 acre, Peas or Beans - 1/2 acre, Potatoes - 1/4 acre, Fallow - 7 3/4 acres, Total - 15 acres, Hogs - 2m 1f, Wheat in hand - 2 bushels, Maize in hand - 4 bushels, Self and one child not victualled by Government, Remarks - Purchase Prospect. (Reference - Land and Stock Muster of NSW August 1806. Page 122.) =================================================================================== 1806.- Reference - A751, August - James CORR (and many others) signed the Hawksbury settlers address welcoming Governer Bligh, suggesting administrative changes and stating that John Macarther in the signing of them "the free inhabitants" is an invasion of their rights. (Reference - Wentworth Papers. Pages 177-179, Mitchell Library Sydney, see HR NSW Vol 6; Pages 190-2.) Page 3 1806.- Reference - A1063, Name - Anne CORE, Ship - Boddingtons, Condition - FBS, How employed/With whom lives (female) - Michael Connelly Parramatta. (Reference - General Muster of NSW August 1806. Page 29.) =================================================================================== 1806.- Reference - B0420, Name - Michael Connelly, Wheat - 7 acres, Maize - 10 acres, Peas or Beans - 1/4 acre, Potatoes - 1/4 acre, Orchard or Garden - 1/2 acre, Pasture - 37 acres, Total - 55 acres, Horses - 1, Hogs - 2m 2f, Wheat in hand - 2 bushels, Maize in hand - 10 bushels, Self, wife and one child not victualled by Government, Remarks - Purchase part Kennedy Farm. (Reference - Land and Stock Muster of NSW 1806. Page 134.) =================================================================================== 1806.- Reference - C0293, Ship - Boddingtons, Name - Anne Core, C - Concubine, Natural Children - 2 male illegitimate. (Reference - Marsden's Female Muster 1806. Page 156.) =================================================================================== 1807.- James CORE, a Convict (murdered) of the Parish of St Johns Parramatta was buried at Parramatta on the 01 April, 1807. (Reference - NSW Church Parish Register CB V1807 786 148**) =================================================================================== 1807.- On Sunday last, an affray took place at Prospect, in which a James CORE received a fatal blow on the head with a stick. Several persons were apprehended in consequence and committed to goal at Parramatta. (Reference - The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser Sunday April 5, 1807. No212.**) =================================================================================== 1807.- Inquest into death of James CORE County of Cumberland, New South Wales. Be it remembered that the inquisition which was duly indicted and taken on the first day of the present month at Prospect in the said County upon the body of James CORE then laying there dead, and whereas James Williamson Esq. was on that day appointed to act and officiate as Coroner on the part of our Sovereign Lord the King upon view of the body of the said James CORE, and upon the oaths of John Jamison (foreman), Richard Rouse, Thomas Halfpenny, Isaac Champion, Richard Longford, William Pascoe Cook, John Rickets, Frank Oakes, Charles Wright and William Cole of Parramatta in the said County, John Bolger of Toongabbie and James Kennedy of Prospect, good and lawful men of this Colony , Jurors, did return for verdict that the said James CORE died in consequence of having received blow or blows in a scuffle between the said CORE, John Tarleton and Henry McCudden, for which the aforesaid Tarleton and McCudden are in the County goal. But in consequence of the said Jurors being again assembled at the Courthouse Parramatta, this eight day of April 1807 to deliver a more decisive verdict the said Jurors do hereby declare upon their oath that the said McCudden and Tarleton are guilty of manslaughter. The said Coroner and Jurors are of the opinion that at the time the inquest was held upon the deceased the body was in such a putrid state that it was impossible for the surgeon to examine it. Jurors Richard Rouse John Jamieson James Champion Thos X his mark Halfpenny Wm Pascoe Crook Richd X his mark Longford Fras Oakes Jn X his mark Rickets Will X his mark Cole Chas X his mark Wright James Kennedy Jn Bolger James Williamson Coroner. (Reference - Reports of Inquests 1796 -1820 AONSW Reel 2232, pages 464-466**.) =================================================================================== Page 4 1807.- His Majesty's Territory New South Wales County of Cumberland. John Tarleton Yeoman and Henry McCudden Labourer stand charged for that they not having the fear of God before their Eyes but being moved and seduced by the Instigation of the Devil on the twenty ninth day of March in the Year of Our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and Seven with force and arms at Prospect Hill in County aforesaid in and upon James Core in the Peace of God and Our Sovereign Lord the King then and there being feloniously wilfully and of their malice aforethought did make an assault and that they the said John Tarleton and Henry McCudden with a certain Stick or Hoe handle which they the said John Tarleton and Henry McCudden held in their right hands in and upon the Neck and Shoulders of the said James Core one or more mortal wound or wounds feloniously wilfully and of their malice aforethought did give and inflict of which said mortal wound or wounds the said James Core shortly after died so that the said John Tarleton and the said Henry McCudden he the said James Core in the manner and form aforesaid feloniously wilfully and of their Malice aforethought did kill and murder against the peace of Our Sovereign Lord the King his Crown and Dignity. Plea Not Guilty. Evidences. Patrick Allen 5 James Mileham 1 George Stanberry 2 Samuel Griffiths 3 Eliz Griffiths 4 Michael Connelly 6 James Core 7 John Moss 8 Joseph Barnes 9 Joseph Jones 10 Joseph Marlow 11 Richd Collinser 12 (Reference - Court of Criminal Juristiction 1788-1824 Indexes Reel 2392, 5/1145, page 385**) =================================================================================== 1807.- Before The Honorable Court of Criminal Judicatures. New South Wales 11th May 1807. Address of John Tarlington on a Criminal Prosecution. Gentlemen As I will not presume to intrude on your time by any unnecessary detail of the unfortunate circumstances that causes me to appear before you as a Culprit, I will briefly relate what fell within my knowledge. On Easter Sunday about 3 o'clock in the afternoon Stanberry's Son came to my House, signifying that his Father wished to see me to settle some Money Matters, I accompanied the Boy, found his Father in an outhouse drawing of Cyder, he pressed me much to drink some Spirits, and to the best of my Knowledge what I took did not exceed a Wine glass full, he wished me then to join the Company he had in the dwelling House which I refused, perceiving that he was drunk and thereby conjectured that his Company might be so also, consequently I returned home. About Sun set four men in my Employ requested my permission to let them have some Cyder or Spirits from Stanberrys to which I consented, under a restriction of not drinking it in my House; and in consequence they went to the House of Michael Connelly ------- Sometime after dark Slaughter one of my men returned home informing me that the others were at Stanberrys Drinking. I desired he wou'd go for them, which he refused ----------- Sometime after supper with my Wife and Elizabeth Roe -- we heard the Cry of Murder at Stanberrys; -- Anxious for the safety of my men I expressed a wish they were at home, and Slaughter having refused to go for them I had no Alternative but going myself. And on my approaching the House I saw Stanberry and Samuel Griffiths stup'd and Stanberry much beat. --- Thomas Nugent was there with a Bludgeon conversing with McCudden and Core about the foul play used in the fight, they went round the House with George Ellis who had been fighting with Barnes --- there was a Lamp placed for the Combatants, but being taken away all appeared in darkness ---- on approaching the House nearer, I enquired for my men, I was answered by Barnes who said he had been fighting with George Ellis, --- on Entering the House I discovered Ellis bleeding on the Ground and several people viewing his wounds, ---- James Dunlap the Constable being there I enquired why he did not prevent such unlawful proceedings, to which he replied that he cou'd not avoid it, he had received several wounds in the Attempt ---- during this Conversation a fight occured but from the darkness of the night I cou'd not discover the parties, and desirous of leaving so unpleasant a scene I left the house for the purpose of going home, I then perceived James Core; & McCudden who called me by name, he then Page 5 struck Core and Knocked him down, & on my endeavouring to escape he struck me several blows which stun'd me, McCudden ran to some hidden place returning momently with a pitch fork in his hand and totally naked ----- I was terrified and alarmed at such appearance, & I made my way home. ----- On the return of my men during the night, they informed me that James Core was Killed by McCudden.---- Still more alarmed, I set off to inform Captn Abbott but found that Connelly had been there previously and in consequence of his information I was confined.------------- Gentlemen. ------- I sincerely trust that this honest and artless communication will be substantiated to your entire satisfaction by the proof to be adduced on my part, shou'd it not appear equally so from the Evidence on the part of the Crown, as I am confident, That even my Enemies cannot injure me if they do me that Justice I am entitled to. Gentlemen.-------- When I appear before you on this serious and important Occasion; - and When I declare my sentiments they are true --- And I still hold the view that I must sooner or later appear before the most Aweful Tribunal of God where the Actions of Mankind will be explored, and where the Most Glorious reward will be bestowed on the Righteous and uncorrupted.------- I trust that the Witnesses on this Occasion, whose Testimony will either acquit or condemn me in your presence will hold the same Maxims in view. Gentlemen.-------- I will not presume to Animadvert on the Testimony given in support of the Prosecution, I am convinced any remarks of mine wou'd be unnecessary as that painfull task is performed by you whose discernments will not escape one Little to exculpate me from a Charge, the bare recollection of which Altho' Truly innocent impresses my mind with horror.-------- Gentlemen.---------- May I entreat your attention to the Evidence of a W.Mileham who attended the Coroners Inquest as Surgeon;-------- I believe that Gentleman will not take upon himself to say that he examined the body of the deceased so minutely as to declare in his Medical profession, whether or not he came by his death from an Epileptic, Appoplectic or any other fit incident to human nature, or whether he came by his Death from the Violence of Weapon or blows.---- But Gentlemen you will find by the Evidence adduced that I am an innocent man. And I trust that the account given to you of my Character and conduct in this Colony will operate on your minds sufficiently to Wipe away the stain that this Charge Attaches to me, The respectability of those whom I have called in support of my former reputation are men of too much probity to utter a falsehood or to deny the truth. In quitting the Bar of this Honorable Court I have one great consolation in being able to Appeal to God who is the Searcher of all hearts, That whatever your Verdict may be, I am Innocent, But I chearfully submit my fate to you Honorable Gentlemen, And I have no doubt but your Verdict will be pronounced in my acquittal. Most Respectfully John X his mark Tarlington. (Reference - Court of Criminal Jurisdiction 1788-1824 Indexes, Defence Statement of Tarlington, Reel 2392, 5/1152 page 119-122**) =================================================================================== 1807.- John Tarleton Henry McCudden Placed at the Barr Vide Indict. No. 4 Mr James Mileham Assistant Surgeon Sworn, says that he saw the Body of the Deceased and that it was in so putrid a state as to prevent his making those observations he otherwise would have done but as far he could observe at a distance he did not see any thing that could lead him to conjecture the cause of his death, that he observed a quantity of Blood from his nose and on the whole cannot take on himself to say what his death was occasioned by. Q. by Jno. Tarleton. Is it not known to you as a Medical man, that killing may be by poisoning ......, fit, or suffocation in liquor? A. Certainly. George Stanbury Sworn, says that he recollects a Number of people being at his house at Prospect on the 29th day of March last, among others the two prisoners at the Bar, that going to his door he saw the prisoner McCudden in a very outrageous state naked, and that he came in that manner to his house in company with the deceased, he had at that time a stick under his Arm, but he did not see either of the prisoners strike the deceased, nor does he know how he came by his death. Patrick Allen Sworn, says that he well remembered being at the house of George Stanbury’s at the time the prisoners were there, and when James Core was killed, that he saw Tarleton the prisoner strike the deceased with a stick at the out side of the House, that the deceased fell, in about ten minutes after he heard Saml. Griffiths say that James Core was dead or dying, on which Tarleton ran away, that it did not appear to him that Tarleton was much in liquor, and that there appeared a general fight among the whole of the persons present. Page 6 Q. by Tarleton. Was you not in such a state of Drunkenness as to render you incapable of observing what issued? A. I was not, and I saw no person strike the deceased but yourself, this was about nine o’clock and he (the deceased) never rose again. Q. Did you with some other person drink a whole bottle of Spirits? A. No we did not. There were four of us and part was left. Q. Did you see me drink or have any conversation whatever with any person that evening? A. No I did not. Q. Did you ever know me have any quarrel or dispute whatever at any time with the deceased? A. I never did. Mich. Connelly Sworn, says that he recollects being at the House of George Stanbury at the time James Core was killed. That the prisoners were there at the time, that he saw a number of persons fighting together, but as it was dark he could not tell who they were, a short time after the Wife of George Stanbury came to the door with a light in her hand, I then saw the prisoner McCudden with two or three others running away, and the prisoner Tarleton following them with a stick in his hand and crying out. "Stop McCudden and fight like a man". I then took hold of Tarleton and desired him to be quiet, and held his hand, and told him to give me the Stick, Tarleton so replied, he would give his stick to no man, but as you are sober Connelly, I will do as you bid me. He then went into Stanbury’s house with him, on asking him how he came to be fighting he say'd that James Core the deceased had struck him and in consequence he had knocked him down. That at this time Tarleton did not appear to be much intoxicated but he had been Drinking. Shortly after he heard he that some person had been killed, and on finding it was James Core, Deponent said it is Tarleton that has killed him as he has just informed me he had knocked him down. Tarleton and his or three other persons soon after disappeared. That he saw the deceased and the blood was running out of his ears. Q. by Tarleton. Did you see me drink or hear I had been drinking that day? A. I did not see you but I heard you had been drinking. Q. Did you ever know me have any quarrel or dispute whatever with the deceased? A. I never did. John Moss Sworn, says that he was at George Stanbury’s on the evening the deceased was killed, says that on that evening fifteen or sixteen persons were drinking together in two separate parties. That the two parties began quarelling & fighting, in consequence of a song that had been sung that ten of them went out to fight one of whom George Ellis came into the House with his head cut & shortly after the prisoner McCudden came in with a stick in his hand, and asked who had cut Ellis, for says he "that man that cut him, that man I will kill". McCudden then left the House at the front door and on going round the House he met Joseph Barnes at the back door, and stuck him immediately with a stick, soon after Tarleton came up & said to me "....., are any of my men here", I answered yes, soon after Tarleton went to a Stone Chimney outside of the house and the Deceased stood next to him, McCudden on coming up asked who was there, Tarleton answered it was him, on which McCudden made a blow at Tarleton which missed him, and it struck the deceased, who reeled and fell, McCudden making another blow at Tarleton, he made two blows at McCudden but to the best of his opinion missed him. Some time after it was mentioned that a man was laying drunk, as was supposed, but on a further observation it was found to be James Core who gave one sigh and expired in the presence of the Deponent, on which McCudden cried out "Murder Murder Tarleton has killed the Man". Dept. on being asked by some person how it happened, he said McCudden making a blow at Tarleton had struck the deceased. The Dept. says that it was a drunken business all together, and he firmly believes that the blow given by McCudden to the deceased was accidental and not given with any intention of doing him any real injury. Joseph Jones Sworn, says that he was in the house of his Master George Stanbury on the evening James Core was killed, that he saw the Prisoner McCudden make a blow at Tarleton as he supposes, and immediately after the Deceased made a reel and fell. The Deponent firmly believes that the whole of the business proceeded from intoxication and that no premeditated intention on the part either of McCudden or Tarleton was ever in their thoughts. Joseph Marlow Sworn, says that he examined the body of the deceased and found his shoulders bruised and some blood issuing from his ears, says that McCudden and the deceased lived for six years together and allways in the greatest harmony and friendship. Richd. Collier Sworn, says that he examined the body of the deceased, and found a mark on his eye and another within two inches of his eye, there was a third mark on his neck which appeared to be a very severe one but cannot say that all or any of them were the cause of his death. Page 7 The Evidence on the part of the Crown here closed and the prisoner John Tarleton being put on his defence calls Ann Stanbury the Wife of George Stanbury who being Sworn. Q. by Tarleton. Do you remember seeing Patrick Allen at your house on the evening James Core was killed? A. Yes. Q. Was he drunk or sober? A. He had been drinking. Q. Where was he at the time the deceased was struck? A. I cannot say. John Tarlton says he had no intention whatever to injure the deceased & denies the charge. Henry McCudden says that the deceased was his partner for Six years, and that they lived together during that period in perfect harmony and friendship and denies the charge. John Tarlton aquitted. Henry McCudden Guilty of Manslaughter, Sentence, Fined one shilling and to be imprisoned in H.M. Jail for term of six months. Court Adjourned (Reference: SRNSW Court of Criminal Jurisdiction 1788-1824. Reel 2654, 5/1149, pages 437-440d**.) =================================================================================== 1807.- On Monday the 11th at Ultimo a Court of Criminal Jurisdiction assembled in Sydney,for the trial of offenders; and sat several days. JOHN TARLETON and HENRY McCUDDEN, settlers at Prospect, were indicted, jointly and severilly, for the willful murder of JAMES CORE, on the evening of the 29th of March last. The testimony of Mr Surgeon MILEHAM was first taken as to the cause of death; but the body of the deceased being in a state of putridity before the deponent was called upon to examine it, he could not see any thing that could lead him to conjecture the cause of his death. GEORGE STANBURY deposed, that on the evening of that day many persons were at his house at Prospect, among whom were the two prisoners at the bar; and observed that HENRY McCUDDEN was in a violent rage, and had a stick under his arm. PATRICK ALLEN deposed, that he was at the house of STANBURY when the unfortunate event took place; that he saw TARLETON strike the deceased with a stick, in the yard, near the house, and saw him fall; and that ten minutes after the deceased was reported to be in a dying state; and that TARLETON, who did not appear to be much inebriated, immediately absconded. The deponent further said, that a general riot and commotion had subsided the whole of the evening. MICHAEL CONNELLY deposed, that on the evening stated he saw many persons engaged in a fight at STANBURY'S; and on going towards the house perceived McCUDDEN to be running away, he being pursued by TARLETON, who having a stick in his hand, frequently desired him to return and fight like a man; that he, the deponent, stopped and advised TARLETON to desist and be peaceable; that the latter consented to do so, and the cause of the quarrel being demanded by the deponent, TARLETON'S answer was, that JAMES CORE(the deceased) had struck him, in consequence of which he had knocked him down; that upon the report of the unfortunate man's death, he the deponent, immediately accused TARLETON, who had absconded with several others. A quantity of blood he saw streaming from the ears of the deceased. Being questioned as to the terms on which TARLETON and the deceased lived, he replied that he never knew or heard of any thing that could cause anamosity on either side. JOHN MOSS deposed, to his being present during the riot at STANBURY'S home; and seeing McCUDDEN in an enraged state, in consequence of his man having received a blow or cut; that he exclaimed as he entered the house "the man who cut him that man I will kill". That the prisoner McCUDDEN then went out at the front door, and struck the first man he met with his stick, namely, one JOSEPH BARNES. That TARLETON then came to the house, and enquiring of the deponent whether any of his men were there, went out and leaned against a chimney by the side of JAMES CORE, the deceased; that McCUDDEN soon after went towards the chimney, and seeing TARLETON, levelled a violent blow at his head; which the latter stooped to avoid, it was received by the deceased, who instantly fell. McCUDDEN again struck at TARLETON, who defended himself with a stick; and shortly after the unfortunate event of death was pronounced. The witness was very collected and, was perfectly sober at the time. He was Page 8 conscious the blow received by the deceased had been intended, for TARLETON, and that no malice had ever to his knowledge subsuted between the parties. JOSEPH JONES, servant to STANBURY, corroborated the last evidence by narrative precisely correspondens; and here the evidence being concluded, the prisoners were put on their defence; which being gone through TARLETON was acquitted, and McCUDDEN found guilty of manslaughter; he was therefore fined one shilling, and sentenced to be imprisoned for six months. (Reference - The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser Sunday June 7, 1807. Number **) 1811.- Reference - 1311, Residence - NSW, Status - Convict, Sex - F, Name - CORE Ann, Ship of arrival - Boddingtons, Trial date - September 1791, Trial place - Dublin, Sentence - 7 yrs. PROn4368, AO1129. (Reference - General Musters of Convicts and ex Convicts in NSW February 1811. Page 29.) =================================================================================== 1812.- Ann CORE of Parramatta and Michael CONNELLY were married on 28 September 1812 at St Johns C of E by the Reverend Samuel Marsden, by Banns. Witnesses were John and Margaret Tarlington. (Reference - NSW Church Parish Register CB V1812 560 147A**) =================================================================================== 1814.- Reference - 3162, Residence - Parramatta, Name - Ann CORE,Ship of Arrival - Boddingtons, Status - Free, Stores - off, Remarks - Widow. (Reference - General Muster of Inhabitants of NSW. October 17th to November 16th 1814. Page 72.) =================================================================================== 1822.- Reference - A04699, Name - CORE Ann, Present Status - FBS, Ship of arrival - Boddingtons, Sentence - 7 yrs, Occupation/Employer - wife of M Connolly, Where - Parramatta. (Reference - General Muster of NSW from 2nd September to 13th September 1822. Page 109.) =================================================================================== 1823 to1825.- Reference - 16803, Name - CORE Ann, Status - FS, Ship of arrival - Boddingtons, Ship year - 1793, Sentence - 7 yrs, Occupation/Employer - Wife of M Connolly, Where - Parramatta. (Reference - General Muster of NSW 1823 to 1825. Page 119.) =================================================================================== 1828.- C1981, CONNELLY Ann, aged 50, free by servitude, "A Barrington"1791,7 years, catholic, servant to James Core at Prospect. [her son] (Reference - Census of NSW & Norfolk Island November 1828. Page98.) =================================================================================== Ann Core aka Nancy and sometimes referred to as Carr was born Donegal, Ireland in the year 1769. I have been unable to determine her maiden name and convict indents give the following information. Convicted Donegal August 1791 and senteneced to be transported to 7 years and came to N.S.W. with her husband James aboard the "Samuel Boddington" arriving in August 7,1793 from Cork aged 24 years. As her trial was at least 4 months after James it might be assumed that she may have committed some petty crime so she could be transported to the colony with her husband which was not uncommon at the time. I could only find two children James(1793) and George(1797). Her son Jame's Death Certificate states he was born at sea which could why his birth is so difficult to locate. The Convict Ships 1788 - 1868. Charles Bateson. Extract... "BODDINGTONS" Although three vessels, a storeship and two transports conveyed convicts to Port Jackson in 1793, the number of prisoners despatched was much smaller than in previous years, a mere 320 men and women being landed. In consequence of the calamitous voyage of the Second Fleet, greater precautions were taken to protect the lives and health of the convicts. Each vessel carried a naval surgeon as Agent of Transports; care was taken to avoid overcrowding; the basis of payment was altered, so that five pounds of the 'per capita' payment became due only in Page 9 respect of the prisoners landed at their destination in good health, and the contracts were no longer concluded with Messrs. Camden, Calvert and King. These measures were effective. Of 235 men and 87 women embarked, only one died on the passage, and the prisoners were landed in a very healthy condition. The "Boddingtons" was delayed in reaching Cork, and her prisoners, having been cooped up for seven weeks in another vessel awaiting the "Boddingtons" arrival, were sickly when embarked. The naval surgeon, Richard Kent, and the ships surgeon, Augustus Jacob Beyer, who had been surgeon of the "Scarborough" in the Second Fleet, restored them to reasonable health, however, before the ship sailed on February 15, 1793 she embarked five men in excess of her appointed compliment, and, according to Kent, could not have carried another prisoner; on her arrival, Collins thought it worth remarking that every prisoner had a bed to himself. If there was overcrowding, it was not productive of the usual consequences. She ran out to Rio de Jaeiro in 54 days, arriving there on April 10, and made the passage from Cork in 173 days. Only one prisoner, who had been ill when embarked, died on the voyage, and had but one man on the sick list when she arrived at her destination. Throughtout the "Boddingtons" voyage there frequent alarms of mutiny and conspiracy among the convicts and the guard of the New South Wales Corps, but no attempts to seize the ship actually occurred. It is interesting to note that Ann and her children were living with Michael Connelly from approximately 1801 and they show up in most of the records from that time. After James was murdered on March 29,1807 five years later at age 42 years she eventually remarried at St Johns Church of England to Michael Connelley on September 28,1812 who was a witness to the murder. ( reference trial Sydney Gazette June 7,1807). She died at Parramatta in 1846, aged 77years. .=================================================================================== Records show that Ann and her two children were living with Michael Connelly from 1801 and James was living with McCudden. Researched by Ron Faber faber@ispdr.net.au