The "Diamond" was built at the Isle of Man in 1835. It was the fourth of the ships chartered by J.B. Were.
The Diamond departed London 1 July 1841, then Cork 23 July 1841, before arriving in Port Phillip on 4November 1841. H.W. Taylor master, Agent Jonathan B. Were and Dr Irons on board as surgeon.
It had 14 first class passengers, 6 intermediate passengers, and 330 bounty immigrants, consisting of 41 families, 54 unmarried males, and 67 unmarried females. There were 50 children. About half the adults could read and write. A variety of occupations included carpenters, labourers, farm-servants, shepherds, stockmen, smiths, one gardener, one mason, one wheelwright. Most passengers were from Ireland, with just a few from England.
Our ancestor, Elizabeth Charlotte Jones was born in 1822 in England and was a bounty immigrant on the Diamond at the age of 19, listed as Charlotte Jones.
This information was found at oocities.org. More information here Diamond and http://www.oocities.org/vic1840/41/di41.html?201722
I'm sure the experienced researchers in our group are aware of this site and more, but for me it is all new. Definitely interesting reading!
She went on to marry John Beebe (Beeby) in Melbourne in 1843. Their son, Samuel, was born 1849. Charlotte died suddenly in 1851 when Samuel was aged 2. The inquest records show the cause as a "visitation of God" basically meaning the authorities had no idea of the cause.
Samuel Beeby was later orphaned at the age of 12, when his father died following a dray accident on Princes Bridge in Melbourne.
I would love to hear of any additional information regarding Charlotte Jones that you may have. Her family in England, where she was born, etc. I seem to recall that she was a seamstress, but not sure if my memory is correct.
Do you know of any bounty immigrants in your family?
We are seeking descendants of the extended family who have a like-minded interest in family history who wish to keep in touch with a view to sharing information, photos, anecdotal stories, etc.
I am descended from Grace Dewsnap who married Samuel Beeby.
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