tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637039849370050823.post2941200936559561830..comments2024-02-08T03:04:18.204+13:00Comments on Life lines - A Genealogy Blog: George Rhodes Snr and familyMinniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10838307012388396011noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637039849370050823.post-91966499401120178882014-04-29T17:35:13.193+12:002014-04-29T17:35:13.193+12:00Your Rhodes family arrived in Launceston, Tasmania...Your Rhodes family arrived in Launceston, Tasmania, with my ancestor, Joseph William Lynd, on the Juno in 1854. Joseph William was the step-son of Ellis Atkinson. Below are several accounts of the Juno's arrival:<br />The Juno. - This vessel from London, arrived on Friday, and made the passage in 88 days. She brought 23 passengers, consisting principally of mechanics and their families for the Mersey Coal Company.<br />The Cornwall Chronicle 23 August 1854<br />Also:<br />PORT OF LAUNCESTON.<br />ARRIVALS. – Aug. 21 - Barque Juno (Dutch). J. O. Kluin, from London; Passengers - Ellis and Hannah Atkinson and two children, Michael and Maria Mansfield and six children, George and Mary Rhodes and three children, Robert and Mary Masterman and four children.<br />Colonial Times 24 August 1854<br />And:<br />The Waterwitch, schooner, takes to the Mersey several immigrants who came out in the Juno. The wife of an immigrant jumped overboard at Gravesend and was drowned, and the widower then declined leaving England.<br />By the Prince of Wales fifteen immigrants have arrived for the Mersey Coal Company.<br />Launceston Examiner 24 August 1854<br />Best wishes,<br />Carol Brill nee Lynd, Tas.<br /><br /><br />Carol Brillhttp://www.heavenandhelltogether.comnoreply@blogger.com