Thomas Holmes
#928, (1820-)
| Adoptive father | William Hyde Holmes1 (1794-1 Jul 1864) |
| Adoptive mother | Ellen O'Donnell1 (c 1799-11 Jan 1865) |
| Charts | Descendents of Robert Holmes |
| Last Edited | 21 Sep 2022 |
| WikiTree ID: | https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Holmes-19522. |
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(For a brief history and context on the Holmes family see this page)
Thomas was born in 1820 at Ireland. He was the son of William Hyde Holmes and Ellen O'Donnell.1
Thomas emigrated from Liverpool on 27 October 1841 on the 'Champion' with his adoptive parents and sisters (both biological and adopted.)1,2,3,4 After a voyage of 108 days Thomas arrived at Sydney on 12 February 1842. During the voyage 5 sailors committed mutiny but were eventually released by the Attorney General.1,2,3,4
At this time his occupation was given as a shoemaker.5
Thomas was an episcopalian who could both read and write. It was also noted that his bounty was refunded.6 He presumably lived with his parents at Princes Street in The Rocks, in Sydney, in 1843. It is not clear that the entry refers to this family, but is a reasonable speculation given that Bridget and her husband claimed to live in this same street ten years later.7
The family soon became parishioners at St. James' Church of England, thought of as the principal church in the city and one which "the congregation usually includes the family of the Governor, and a large proportion of the leading members of society. It is also decidedly the favourite resort for the more aristocratical among the votaries of Hymen". How this sat with the Holmes family isn't known, but perhaps it sat well with William and Ellen as they contemplated the future for the eight young women under their charge. With space to seat a congegation of 1500, it would have made for a bustling centre of the community.8
A shoemaker named Thomas Holmes of Glebe Street, in Glebe, testified as a witness in a court case on Monday, 16 January 1865.9
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(For a brief history and context on the Holmes family see this page)
Thomas was born in 1820 at Ireland. He was the son of William Hyde Holmes and Ellen O'Donnell.1
Thomas emigrated from Liverpool on 27 October 1841 on the 'Champion' with his adoptive parents and sisters (both biological and adopted.)1,2,3,4 After a voyage of 108 days Thomas arrived at Sydney on 12 February 1842. During the voyage 5 sailors committed mutiny but were eventually released by the Attorney General.1,2,3,4
At this time his occupation was given as a shoemaker.5
Thomas was an episcopalian who could both read and write. It was also noted that his bounty was refunded.6 He presumably lived with his parents at Princes Street in The Rocks, in Sydney, in 1843. It is not clear that the entry refers to this family, but is a reasonable speculation given that Bridget and her husband claimed to live in this same street ten years later.7
Killmallock c.1821 attributed to John George Muvany
The family soon became parishioners at St. James' Church of England, thought of as the principal church in the city and one which "the congregation usually includes the family of the Governor, and a large proportion of the leading members of society. It is also decidedly the favourite resort for the more aristocratical among the votaries of Hymen". How this sat with the Holmes family isn't known, but perhaps it sat well with William and Ellen as they contemplated the future for the eight young women under their charge. With space to seat a congegation of 1500, it would have made for a bustling centre of the community.8
A shoemaker named Thomas Holmes of Glebe Street, in Glebe, testified as a witness in a court case on Monday, 16 January 1865.9
Citations
- [S272] Assisted Immigrants to NSW, Archives Office of NSW "Champion", arr. 12th Feb. 1842.
- [S327] My Early Pioneers and Their Lives (http://www.frankmurray.com.au) http://www.frankmurray.com.au/?page_id=787
- [S344] The Australasian Chronicle, 1842 'Shipping Intelligence.', Australasian Chronicle (Sydney, NSW : 1839-1843), 15 February, p. 3, viewed 20 February, 2011, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31735058
- [S344] The Australasian Chronicle, 1842 'News and Rumors of the Day', Australasian Chronicle (Sydney, NSW : 1839-1843), 3 March p. 3, viewed 20 February, 2011, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page4232218
- [S272] Assisted Immigrants to NSW, Archives Office of NSW "Champion" arr. 12 Feb. 1842.
- [S272] Assisted Immigrants to NSW, Archives Office of NSW Name: Thomas Holmes; Arrival Date: 12 Feb 1842; Vessel Name: Champion; Origin Location: Kilmalcock, County Limerick, Ireland.
- [S640] New South Wales, Australia Historical Electoral Rolls, 1842-1843, Civilian Roll for Gipps Ward, in the City of Sydney, for the year 1842-43.
- [S1335] Joseph Fowles Sydney In 1848 Chapter VII.
- [S616] The Empire, Sydney, NSW, 1865 'CENTRAL POLICE COURT.—MONDAY.', Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875), 17 January, p. 2. , viewed 21 Sep 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60564263