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Migrants - Orleana - 1842 - To Tasmania
John Coombe, his wife and 7 dependants, of Lewannick origins, migrated from Altarnun, Cornwall to Campbell Town, Tasmania. John's second cousin James brought his family to Australia five years later in the Princess Royal.
In the 1841 census John Coombe (40) was a farmer at Trebet in the parish of Altarnun, Cornwall, together with his wife Ann and children.
The following year, the family migrated on Orleana, which was the first ship under the “General System, (that is to say, under the authority and guidance of Her Majesty’s Colonial Land and Emigration Commissioners resident in London)” (Hobart Courier, 8 July). Orleana departed Plymouth 21 March and arrived Hobart 4 July 1842 with 276 immigrants aboard. The passenger list records the group as John (age 42), his wife Ann (42), Grace (19), John (16), George (14), William (13), Richard (9) and Joseph (3) – it seems Thomas was not on this list. They were still available for hire when they were described in the Courier after arrival: “John Coombs, wife, and seven children, first class farm servant; most of the children useful.” The Coombe family of "farm servants" first lived and worked on William Kermode's "Mona Vale", near Ross. Some time later they moved to nearby Campbell Town.
Descendants are found in Western Australia (WA) and Oregon (USA). See “Connections” below for more on this, as well as the family’s Boer War participation.
Below is the family group of the migrant couple and two generations. Please advise corrections. The following abbreviations are used: † = headstone noted below, ? = uncertain, NI = no issue, ... indicates known descendants, Laun = Launceston TAS, UNK = unknown place. All locations are Campbell Town TAS, unless otherwise noted. John COOMBE, b. 1797 Lewannick CON, d. July 1875 † Campbell Town Cemetery
Many of this family are buried in Campbell Town Cemetery, the realiest being 1861. As much as possible, each headstone’s inscriptions are recorded below, beginning with the pioneering couple of John and Annie Coombe. (Due to legibility from my photos I was not able to get all verses – is anyone visiting Campbell Town and want to try reading these?)
Sacred to the Memory of John Coombe Senr. Who died 29th July 1875 Aged 78 Years. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.” Rev XIV: 13. § Also Ann Coombe, the beloved wife of the above, who died 24th Sep 1887 Aged 88 Years. Her end was peace.
Sacred to the Memory of John Coombe, Who died 27th May 1875, Aged 49 Years. “But now is Christ Risen from the dead, and become the firstfruit of them that slept.” 1 Cor. XV: 20. § Also His beloved Wife, Maria E. Coombe, who departed this life, Oct 17 1887 Aged 56 Years. He giveth his beloved sleep.
Sacred to the Memory of Frances Maria, the infant daughter of Richard & Sarah Coombe, died 14th August 1861. Aged 19 months.
Sacred to the Memory of William John, the Beloved Son of William & Eliz’th Coombe who died on the 13th Sept 1866. Aged 3 ½ Years.
Sacred to the Memory of Ann Fitzroy, the Beloved Wife of Joseph Coombe, who died Aug 1st 1882 Aged 44 Years. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not Want. § Also Katie, their Infant Daughter, who died Feb 6th 1870 Aged 6 months.
In Loving Remembrance of Thomas Coombe died May 22, 1888. Aged 56 Years. Not gone from Memory; Not gone from Love; … Father’s … § Also Walter Bruce, the son of Thomas & Betsy Coombe, died Jul 28, 1876, Aged 11 years. Safe in the arms of Jesus. § Betsy Coombe Died Nov 22nd, 1915 Aged 78 Years. Her end was Peace.
In Loving Remembrance of Mabel Coombe, who fell asleep in Jesus Sep 26, 1892 Aged 28 Years § Also Marion Coombe On Oct 10, 1892 Aged 23 Years. The Beloved Daughters of Joseph and Anne Coombe.
In Loving Memory of Joseph Coombe who fell asleep in Jesus, July 1, 1908 in the 68th Year of his age.
In Loving Memory of George Coombe, died March 23, 1911, Aged 83 Years. § Also Charlotte, wife of George Coombe, died March 20, 1911, Aged 87Years. § Also Grace Ann died March 30 1875 Aged 22 Years § Also Ada Rosina died March 24 1872 Aged 11 Years.
In Loving Memory of William Coombe who fell asleep in Jesus April 20th 1909 in his 80th Year. In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust. § Also his beloved wife, Elizabeth Coombe, Died 13th May 1922 aged 83 Years. “Safe home”.
Archie Coombe (1862-1941) – the inscription is very hard to read.
Connections – Boer War
Archibald was in the Boer War’s First (Tasmanian Mounted Infantry) Contingent as a private (Regimental No. 25). He returned as a Transport Sergeant (No. 259) in the Fourth (Second Tasmanian Imperial Bushmen) Contingent. In the same contingent was saddler Edward Coombe (No. 267), who had joined from South Australia, grandson of James Coombe and brother of Lionel Coombe who was a saddler at nearby Ross. Possibly Edward had come to Tasmania for his brother Lionel’s wedding just before he enlisted. (See Oz-Boer Database Project.) Also in the war was Archibald’s cousin, Lieut. Herbert Ambrose Coombe (No, 224) 1st Battalion, Railway Pioneer Regiment (see AngloBoerwar.com). Photos of Archibald and Edward are available via Australian Light Horse Studies Centre (search that page for Coombe and follow links).
Connections – Western Australia
Mr. Ernest Coombe, of Perth, West Australia, youngest son of the late Joseph Coombe, of Nile House, Campbell Town, is paying a visit to relatives and friends after an absence from Tasmania of 48 years. During the week he called at the residence of Mr. A. Coombe, High St., Campbell Town, and inquired for his brother, whom he happened to be addressing. After such a long absence neither had recognised the other. The reunion was a happy one and after spending a few days with his brother the visitor left for Launceston to visit another brother, Mr. Joseph Coombe, and a sister. Mercury (Hobart) 13 February 1937.
John’s Ancestry
Paternal Ancestry (likely but
unconfirmed): Note: the Princess Royal 1847 South Australia Coombs migrants are also descended from William Coumbe and Margery Draper.
Researchers Other Sources: First Families archive
Updated: 4 May 2012 |
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