Arrival Adelaide from Southampton 1853

Arrival Adelaide from Southampton 14 July, 1853


Nominal List of Emigrants on board the "William Stewart" despatched from Southampton for Adelaide

We hereby certify that the William Stewart is now on her way to Adelaide having on board the following Emigrants, embarked under Authority from the Colonial Land and Emigration comissioners, The passenger list includes the following family.

Surname and Christian Name Trade or Occupation as given by the Emigrant From what County selected Age etc.
Bastard Thomas Shoemaker Middlesex Married Man 34
Bastard Elizabeth     Married Woman 30
Bastard Elizabeth     Girl 11
Bastard John     Boy 9
Mary A     Girl 7
Thomas G     Boy 5 [sic]
Martha     Girl 3

On the last page it is recorded that there were 4 births on the voyage but the names of the children are not recorded.


Source: Family Search - Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940