The following is an excerpt from a news item that appeared in the Tasmanian Mail dated 21 July 1900:
The attendance at the social was very numerous. Three relays of the supper table had to be made with accommodation for 50 guests at each relay. The proceedings were presided over by the Reverend R Penty, who, in presenting a purse of 14 sovereigns to the happy couple, took the opportunity to explain the meaning of a silver, golden and a diamond wedding, and alluded to the rarity of the latter; he congratulated the bride and bridegroom upon their having attained such a green [great] old age together, and wishing them many future celebrations of the day. The bridegroom suitably and feelingly replied.
Mr and Mrs Dobson were amongst the earliest settlers in the Circular Head and Rocky Cape districts, where they have resided for the past 58 years; besides themselves only Mr C O'Connor remains of the earliest pioneers. A lengthy programme of songs and dances wound up one of the most pleasant reunions ever held at Rocky Cape, the bride signalising the occasion by dancing the Alberts from beginning to end. The committee, Miss Dallas, Messrs J Bauchop, A Boys and H Rockwell, worked most energetically to make the gathering a success. While the thanks of the guests are due to them, as also to Mrs E Boys and Mr H Boys, for their attention to the visitors, and generally in securing so successful a meeting.
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robyn mayes
10/7/2022 15:43:40
i am a gr gr grand daughter of john and betsy and would like to bring attention to an incorrect date. my gr gr grandfather john arrived in van d land in 1832, not 1815. being a convict on the surrey.
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6/10/2022 16:40:31
Hi Robyn, I'm a distant relative of yours via Betsy's brother, Joseph Stokes. I know very little of this family's history, although have recently looked into Ann Stokes' beginnings, Norfolk Island etc... Someone had said that our Joseph's father was possibly of indigenous origin. Do you know anything about this and what evidence is there that this may be true. I'm happy to share with you anything that I know.
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David
17/10/2022 22:02:16
Elizabeth Betsy Stokes 1825-1911 parents
Robyn Mayes
12/3/2023 12:27:45
Hi Gayle, sorry for delay.
Gayle
22/10/2022 07:20:56
Dear David, thanks for your help.
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Danni Stokes
1/11/2022 10:18:12
Lovely to see this up, she was my great great Aunty.
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Robyn Mayes
12/3/2023 20:29:51
Evening Danni
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Gayle Kerr
14/3/2023 18:36:26
Hi Guys. I would like to know too about the DNA testing for an indigenous connection. My Ann Stokes was certainly a second fleeter who came from England to Sydney and then very quickly to Norfolk Island. She met and married Humphrey Lynch there (a first fleeter) and then most of the islanders were relocated to Hobart. Ann had a daughter (Elizabeth) who was also a convict and later followed them to Hobart with her non convict 5 year old, Ann. I'm pretty sure that this is all true. If anyone knows otherwise for sure, I would be pleased to hear their version. Cheers, Gayle K.
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robyn mayes
14/3/2023 21:32:05
Hi Gayle
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Gayle Kerr
15/3/2023 07:01:10
Hi Robyn, my email is pgk4@bigpond.net.au
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robyn mayes
15/3/2023 12:17:12
Hi Gayle
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Gayle Kerr
15/3/2023 07:13:20
By the way Robyn, it wasn’t my Ann that had the little girl in tow. It’s my understanding that the Ann Stokeswho went on to Hobart came out on the Lady Julian from Warwickshire after stealing two shawls (she was in her 40’s). Her adult daughter Elizabeth committed a crime later and was also sent to Australia with her little girl Ann. This is what I believe to be true. Feel free to email me. G.
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Gayle Kerr
16/3/2023 06:45:28
Thanks Robyn but if your paperwork is anything like mine good luck!!! Went to Norfolk Island in December which confirmed a bit of what i thought. After the original Ann died in Hobart her husband Humphrey Lynch hung himself later that year, so sad. G.
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Robyn Mayes
21/3/2023 15:57:15
Can anyone fill me in with any info on Rosetta dobson at all, one of john and Betsy children.
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