Elizabeth Johnson
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Wednesday, 3 February 1830
Wednesday Morning - " Bore down again near to land and discovered it to be Garden Island. Turned the ship as soon as this discovery was made and sailed round Rottennest [sic]. Discovered several reefs and breakers, but were fortunate enough to avoid coming near any of them.
Entered Guages [sic] (Gage's) Roads a little afternoon. And were safely piloted opposite to Swan River Mouth where we came to anchor about 3 Oclock in the afternoon."
Dr Thomas Brownell records that; "Cap'n Scott, the Harbour Master came on board, and conducted us to our anchorage."
Entered Guages [sic] (Gage's) Roads a little afternoon. And were safely piloted opposite to Swan River Mouth where we came to anchor about 3 Oclock in the afternoon."
Dr Thomas Brownell records that; "Cap'n Scott, the Harbour Master came on board, and conducted us to our anchorage."
Exactly 21 weeks after leaving Hull
Tuesday, 12 January 1830
George Johnson reports: "Between 11 & 12 Oclock A.M. Richard Rowland was united in the solemn bonds of Matrimony to Elizabeth Johnson. The ceremony was performed in the Cabin in the presence of several passengers. Mr Leach officiated as Clergyman, Mr Brownell as Clerk."
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Friday, 25 December 1830
Christmas Day on board - The weather today was squally with rain. The Tranby travelled 140 miles in an easterly direction today.
George records; "Christmas Day kept as Sunday. Afternoon - Mr Leach preached from Luke Chapter 2 Verse 8-9 & 10" |
"8. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. |
Saturday, 19 December 1829
The ship's anchor was weighed around noon following the return, on board of a number of passengers, including the Clarksons.
The wind was light and weather fine. Tranby sailed smoothly out of Table Bay.
The wind was light and weather fine. Tranby sailed smoothly out of Table Bay.
Tuesday, 8 December1829
" Dec. 8 Tuesday morning, between one and two Oclock were safely anchored in Table Bay. After which we retired for a little while to rest. When we arose had a fine view of Cape Town."
Wednesday 4 November 1829
Crossed the Equator today with a steady breeze and pleasant weather. 109 miles covered today. The temperature at noon was 83'F in the Cabin. We are heading in a SSW direction.
Currently the closest land is South America which is 1,100 km away and to our left is the nearest point of Africa at 1,900 km away. King Neptune shaved most of the men on board.. Have been at sea eight weeks today. |
Monday, 28 September 1929
The Tranby is rolling in a fresh breeze and clear weather as we travel past Spain.
Like many of the passengers, Elizabeth is seasick again.
We travelled 141 miles in a SW by S direction today.
Like many of the passengers, Elizabeth is seasick again.
We travelled 141 miles in a SW by S direction today.
Saturday, 12th September 1829
Elizabeth is now sailing on the Tranby in the North Sea, approaching the English Channel. Like most of the other Tranby passengers, she is sea sick.
Her duties include generally looking after the Clarkson brothers and other domestic duties on board the ship. |
Wednesday, 9 September 1829
Elizabeth departed Kingston-upon-Hull on the chartered ship, the Tranby bound for the new Swan River Colony.
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Friday, 4th September 1829
As a Servant to the Clarkson brothers, Elizabeth is with them, in accommodation, in Kingston-upon-Hull attending to their needs. The British census of 1891 found that 1.3 million girls and women worked as domestic servants in Victorian England. It was very common for girls to work in their teens and early twenties, then leave to get married, usually to someone in their own social class. It was relatively less common for women to spend their whole working lives in service, although a fair number did.
Before Departure from England
Elizabeth Johnson was born during 1806, in East Yorkshire. (She was believed to have been born in the village of Seaton Ross). Her parents were George Johnson (born 1767, Seaton Ross) and Jane (nee Beilby) Johnson (born 1774, Seaton Ross). She is believed to be one of nine children.
Seaton Ross is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) west of the market town of Market Weighton and 3 miles (4.8 km) north-west of the village of Holme-on-Spalding-Moor. Currently, it lies to the south of the A1079 road and north of the A163 road.
Elizabeth was aged only 23 years as she prepared to leave England. She was unmarried and currently employed as a maid to the Messrs Michael & James Clarkson. To encourage her to emigrate, Elizabeth was most probably ' indentured' to the Clarkson brothers with a commitment for a number of years' service for a return of keep and land at the end of the tenure.
It is unknown what goods and chattels Elizabeth took with her on the Tranby. On arrival in the colony, we will find Elizabeth was entitled to 220 ½ acres of land for the value of her goods. Settlers were granted 40 acres (162,000 m²) of land for every £3 of assets invested in the colony so Elizabeth must have left England with at least 73 pounds of assets. (A very large sum in those days as £100 in 1829 was worth £10,695 in 2018).
Her older brother, George Johnson (born 1803), the Surveyor, would also be on board the Tranby.
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