Orphan Number: 3985
| Orphan: | Phoebe MOWLES |
|---|---|
| Mother: | FERGUSON, Elizabeth |
| Father: | MOLES, Isaac |
| Mother's ship: | Arab |
| Father's ship: | Hibernia |
| Age when admitted: | 6yrs |
| Date admitted: | 15 May 1854 |
| Date discharged: | 7 Dec 1855 |
| Institutions(s): | Queens Orphan School |
| Discharged to: | mother |
| Remarks: | father dying, mother crippled and imbecile |
| References: | SWD28, CSO24/248/9976 |
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Anne White wrote:
Phoebe (Eupehmia) Mowles/Mole/Moles (spelling of surname changed over the years) along with her sister, Hannah and brother, Isaac were placed in the Queen's Orphanage after the death of their father Isaac. The youngest child, an infant, Martha stayed in her mother's care.
The remarks are not correct as Phoebe's father, Isaac had died on 8th May 1854 at New Norfolk, buried 12th May 1854 at St. Stephen's Church Cemetery, New Norfolk.
On 15th August 1855 Phoebe's mother, Elizabeth remarried to William Donelly. Phoebe was released back into the care of her mother on 7th December 1855.
Elizabeth was not an imbecile, but a survivor of her times. A strong woman who went on to raise her young family. The reference "mother crippled" refers to Elizabeth having a paralysed left arm.
Phoebe married Richard Rowley at Oatlands on 20th June 1865. No children are registered for Phoebe and Richard. It appears that Phoebe and Richard seperated at some time. No divorce is registered nor a death for Richard Rowley.
On the 18th June 1875 at Green Ponds (now known as Kempton) Phoebe gave birth to a son, Isaac Andrew Clark (christian and middle names are the same as Phoebe's brother, Isaac) father registered as Edward William Clark. No marriage certificate is registered for Phoebe and Edward Clark. Phoebe's name is registered as Phoebe Moles at the time of her son's birth.
Phoebe died of Apoplexy (Stroke) at the Female House Of Correction, Hobart on 25th February 1877. Her crime is not known nor is her place of burial. No trace, as yet, can be found of Phoebe's son.
david blackwell wrote:
Phoebe is my great grand mother's sister.
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