Caroline Humphries 1786–1846 – Australian Royalty: Genealogy of the colony of New South Wales

Caroline Humphries, 1786–1846 (aged 60 years)

Name

Caroline Humphries

Name: Caroline /Humphries/
Given names: Caroline
Surname: Humphries

Name

Caroline Martin — married name

Name: Caroline /Martin/
Type of name: married name

Name

Caroline Cochran — married name

Name: Caroline /Cochran/
Type of name: married name

Name

Caroline Cochrane — married name

Name: Caroline /Cochrane/
Type of name: married name

Gender Female


Birth	estimated 1786 Source: Calculated from age at death
Religious marriage	George Cochran — View this family July 9, 1798 (aged 12 years) St Marylebone, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom Source: Document - Marriage Certificate Text: No 1394 George Cochram of this parish a bachelor and Caroline Humphries of the same parish a spinster married in this Church by Banns this 9th day of July 1798 George signed his name and Caroline made her x mark Witnesses Henry Sacre and Elizabeth Humphries who made her X mark
Immigration	June 12, 1801 (aged 15 years) Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Source: Purnell, Marion (editor) Text: Came free with her convict husband and daughter Caroline aboard the ship Earl Cornwallis, arriving 12 jun 1801
Marriage	Arthur Martin — View this family estimated 1803 (aged 17 years) Source: Mayberry, Peter, comp. Irish convicts to NSW 1788-1849 [database online] Text: de facto relationship
Census	1806 (aged 20 years) New South Wales, Australia Source: Ancestry.com. New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. Text: Caroline Cockrane, Earl Cornwallis, came free, married in England with 2 legitimate female children and 1 male natural child, Ux to George Cochrane
King's evidence	June 1808 (aged 22 years) Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Source: National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line]. Citation details: The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) Sun 19 Jun 1808 Page 1 Text: "COURT OF CRIMINAL JURISDICTION. On Monday the Court re-assembled (per adjournment) and proceeded to the trial of the following persons ... John McNeale for stealing out of a house of Mr. Robert Campbell two half casks, and two quarter casks of gunpowder, and Arthur Martin for receiving knowing the same to have been stolen. Mr. R. Campbell jun. deposed that on the morning of the 3d of May ult. he received information of the staple of the building in which the powder was kept being drawn; in consequence whereof he examined and discovered that the above quantity had been stolen; that he was afterwards present when a bag containing about 30lb of powder was found in the house of Arthur Martin, concealed behind a chest; which exactly corresponded with a sample produced. The deponent also stated that the prisoner McNeal was in the employ of Mr. Robert Campbell as a watchman. Mr. Redmond, chief constable, deposed, that in consequence of an information he searched the house of Martin upon the 4th of May, and found therein a bag containing about 30lbs of powder, and a jar in a back room containing about 130 lbs. more. Cornelia Cochrane, who cohabited with Martin, being admitted King's evidence, deposed, that on the 29th of April the prisoner McNeal brought to the house of Martin four casks of powder; but denied any knowledge of its being taken out of the casks and put into the jar or bag. The evidence for the prosecution here closed, and the prisoners being put on their defence, they both denied the charge; after which the Court cleared; and on to opening both were found guilty. John McNeal, Death. Arthur Martin (being a prisoner for life), to receive 500 lashes, and to be kept to labour in the gaol gang until an opportunity shall offer of sending him to the Southward.
Census	1822 (aged 36 years) Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Source: Ancestry.com. New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. Citation details: 1822 muster Text: Martin, Arthur, conditional pardon, Cornwallis, life, constable, Sydney Corcoran, Caroline, came free, Cornwallis, wife of A. Martin, Sydney Martin, James, 17, born in the colony, child of A. Martin, Sydney Martin, Arthur, 13, born in the colony, ditto Martin, Elizabeth, 12, born in the colony, ditto Martin, Daniel, 9, born in the colony, ditto Martin, Thomas, 8, born in the colony, ditto Martin, Peter, 4, born in the colony, ditto Martin, Sarah, 2, born in the colony, ditto Martin, Catherine, born in the colony, lives with J. Newberry, Sydney
Census	about 1825 (aged 39 years) Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Source: Ancestry.com. New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. Citation details: 1825 muster [1823-1825] Text: Martin, Arthur, conditional pardon, Earl Cornwallis, 1793, life, landholder, Sydney/Middle harbour Martin, Caroline, came free, Cornwallis, 1801, wife of A. Martin Middle harbour Martin, Catherine, 22, born in the colony, daughter of Martin of Middle harbour Martin, James, 20 born in the colony, son of Martin of Middle harbour Martin, Elizabeth, 16, child of above Martin, Daniel, 13, child of above Martin, Peter, 8, child of above Martin, Sarah, 5, child of above
Occupation	Brothel keeper November 14, 1825 (aged 39 years) Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Source: National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line]. Citation details: Sydney Gazette 14 Nov 1825 Text: Catherine Cochrane alias Caroline Martin was indicted for keeping a house of ill fame, contrary to the statute. Guilty - To be imprisoned 12 months in the house of correction, and to pay a fine to the King of 20 pounds.
Death	June 1846 (aged 60 years) Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Source: Document - Burial Certificate Text: Caroline Martin of Cumberland Street aged 60 years "Cornwallis" buried 23 Jun 1846 Parish of St. James Source: Ancestry.com. Australia Death Index, 1787-1985 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Text: Name: Caroline Martin Death Date: 1846 Death Place: New South Wales Registration Year: 1846 Registration Place: Sydney, New South Wales Volume Number: V1846730 115
Burial	June 24, 1846 (0 after death) Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Source: National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line]. Citation details: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wed 24 Jun 1846 Page 1 Text: THE friends of the late Mrs. Caroline Martin are respectfully solicited to attend her Funeral, which will take place This Day, Wednesday, June 24, at three o'clock precisely. The procession will move from the residence of her Son-in-law, Mr. Michael Murphy, Abercrombie-place, George-street. 9894 R. HAYES, Undertaker.

Date differences

Family with George Cochran
husband	Links Birth: Religious marriage: July 9, 1798 — St Marylebone, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom Immigration: 1801 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Emigration: October 1814 — England, United Kingdom Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Caroline Humphries Caroline Cochrane George Cochran – Birth: Death:
herself	Links Birth: estimated 1786 Religious marriage: July 9, 1798 — St Marylebone, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom Immigration: June 12, 1801 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: estimated 1803 Census: 1806 — New South Wales, Australia King's evidence: June 1808 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: 1822 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: about 1825 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Occupation: Brothel keeper — November 14, 1825 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 1846 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: June 24, 1846 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George Cochran Caroline Cochrane Family with spouse Arthur Martin Catherine Martin James Martin Richard Martin Elizabeth Martin Daniel Martin Thomas Martin Peter Martin Sarah Martin Caroline Humphries 1786–1846 Birth: estimated 1786 Death: June 1846 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage	Religious marriage — July 9, 1798 — St Marylebone, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
20 months daughter	Links Birth: March 1, 1800 14 — Greater London, England, United Kingdom Immigration: June 12, 1801 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: 1806 — New South Wales, Australia Emigration: October 1814 — England, United Kingdom Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Caroline Cochrane 1800– Birth: March 1, 1800 14 — Greater London, England, United Kingdom Death:

Family with Arthur Martin
husband	Links Birth: about 1771 Immigration: February 11, 1796 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: estimated 1803 Court testimony: May 1803 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: 1806 — New South Wales, Australia Received stolen goods: June 1808 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Petition to Governor: January 24, 1810 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Occupation: Constable — May 12, 1821 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: 1822 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: about 1825 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: November 1828 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 11, 1853 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: April 13, 1853 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Caroline Humphries Catherine Martin James Martin Richard Martin Elizabeth Martin Daniel Martin Thomas Martin Peter Martin Sarah Martin Arthur Martin 1771–1853 Birth: about 1771 Death: April 11, 1853 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
herself	Links Birth: estimated 1786 Religious marriage: July 9, 1798 — St Marylebone, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom Immigration: June 12, 1801 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: estimated 1803 Census: 1806 — New South Wales, Australia King's evidence: June 1808 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: 1822 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: about 1825 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Occupation: Brothel keeper — November 14, 1825 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 1846 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: June 24, 1846 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George Cochran Caroline Cochrane Family with spouse Arthur Martin Catherine Martin James Martin Richard Martin Elizabeth Martin Daniel Martin Thomas Martin Peter Martin Sarah Martin Caroline Humphries 1786–1846 Birth: estimated 1786 Death: June 1846 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage	Marriage — estimated 1803 —
2 years daughter	Links Birth: about 1804 33 18 — New South Wales, Australia Census: 1822 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: about 1825 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: November 1828 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Catherine Martin 1804– Birth: about 1804 33 18 — New South Wales, Australia Death:
3 years son	Links Birth: about 1806 35 20 — New South Wales, Australia Census: 1822 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: 1825 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: about 1825 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: November 1828 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Susannah Lake Mary Martin James Martin 1806– Birth: about 1806 35 20 — New South Wales, Australia Death:
4 years son	Links Birth: about 1809 38 23 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: 1822 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: January 28, 1828 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: September 30, 1873 — Surry Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: October 2, 1873 — Camperdown, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ann Trainer Ann Martin Jane Martin Mary Ann Martin Richard Martin 1809–1873 Birth: about 1809 38 23 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: September 30, 1873 — Surry Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
1 year daughter	Links Birth: about 1809 38 23 — New South Wales, Australia Census: 1822 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: about 1825 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1841 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Elizabeth Martin 1809–1841 Birth: about 1809 38 23 — New South Wales, Australia Death: 1841 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
5 years son	Links Birth: 1813 42 27 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: 1822 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: about 1825 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: November 1828 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1875 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Daniel Martin 1813–1875 Birth: 1813 42 27 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1875 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
4 years son	Links Birth: about 1816 45 30 — New South Wales, Australia Census: 1822 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: November 1828 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1879 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Thomas Martin 1816–1879 Birth: about 1816 45 30 — New South Wales, Australia Death: 1879 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2 years son	Links Birth: about 1817 46 31 — New South Wales, Australia Census: 1822 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: about 1825 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: 1843 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 18, 1892 — Paddington, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Louisa Sadler Peter Martin 1817–1892 Birth: about 1817 46 31 — New South Wales, Australia Death: June 18, 1892 — Paddington, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
4 years daughter	Links Birth: 1820 49 34 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: 1822 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Census: about 1825 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1859 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Sarah Martin 1820–1859 Birth: 1820 49 34 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1859 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Birth	Source: Calculated from age at death
Religious marriage	Source: Document - Marriage Certificate Text: No 1394 George Cochram of this parish a bachelor and Caroline Humphries of the same parish a spinster married in this Church by Banns this 9th day of July 1798 George signed his name and Caroline made her x mark Witnesses Henry Sacre and Elizabeth Humphries who made her X mark
Immigration	Source: Purnell, Marion (editor) Text: Came free with her convict husband and daughter Caroline aboard the ship Earl Cornwallis, arriving 12 jun 1801
Marriage	Source: Mayberry, Peter, comp. Irish convicts to NSW 1788-1849 [database online] Text: de facto relationship
Census	Source: Ancestry.com. New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. Text: Caroline Cockrane, Earl Cornwallis, came free, married in England with 2 legitimate female children and 1 male natural child, Ux to George Cochrane
King's evidence	Source: National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line]. Citation details: The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1803 - 1842) Sun 19 Jun 1808 Page 1 Text: "COURT OF CRIMINAL JURISDICTION. On Monday the Court re-assembled (per adjournment) and proceeded to the trial of the following persons ... John McNeale for stealing out of a house of Mr. Robert Campbell two half casks, and two quarter casks of gunpowder, and Arthur Martin for receiving knowing the same to have been stolen. Mr. R. Campbell jun. deposed that on the morning of the 3d of May ult. he received information of the staple of the building in which the powder was kept being drawn; in consequence whereof he examined and discovered that the above quantity had been stolen; that he was afterwards present when a bag containing about 30lb of powder was found in the house of Arthur Martin, concealed behind a chest; which exactly corresponded with a sample produced. The deponent also stated that the prisoner McNeal was in the employ of Mr. Robert Campbell as a watchman. Mr. Redmond, chief constable, deposed, that in consequence of an information he searched the house of Martin upon the 4th of May, and found therein a bag containing about 30lbs of powder, and a jar in a back room containing about 130 lbs. more. Cornelia Cochrane, who cohabited with Martin, being admitted King's evidence, deposed, that on the 29th of April the prisoner McNeal brought to the house of Martin four casks of powder; but denied any knowledge of its being taken out of the casks and put into the jar or bag. The evidence for the prosecution here closed, and the prisoners being put on their defence, they both denied the charge; after which the Court cleared; and on to opening both were found guilty. John McNeal, Death. Arthur Martin (being a prisoner for life), to receive 500 lashes, and to be kept to labour in the gaol gang until an opportunity shall offer of sending him to the Southward.
Census	Source: Ancestry.com. New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. Citation details: 1822 muster Text: Martin, Arthur, conditional pardon, Cornwallis, life, constable, Sydney Corcoran, Caroline, came free, Cornwallis, wife of A. Martin, Sydney Martin, James, 17, born in the colony, child of A. Martin, Sydney Martin, Arthur, 13, born in the colony, ditto Martin, Elizabeth, 12, born in the colony, ditto Martin, Daniel, 9, born in the colony, ditto Martin, Thomas, 8, born in the colony, ditto Martin, Peter, 4, born in the colony, ditto Martin, Sarah, 2, born in the colony, ditto Martin, Catherine, born in the colony, lives with J. Newberry, Sydney
Census	Source: Ancestry.com. New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007. Citation details: 1825 muster [1823-1825] Text: Martin, Arthur, conditional pardon, Earl Cornwallis, 1793, life, landholder, Sydney/Middle harbour Martin, Caroline, came free, Cornwallis, 1801, wife of A. Martin Middle harbour Martin, Catherine, 22, born in the colony, daughter of Martin of Middle harbour Martin, James, 20 born in the colony, son of Martin of Middle harbour Martin, Elizabeth, 16, child of above Martin, Daniel, 13, child of above Martin, Peter, 8, child of above Martin, Sarah, 5, child of above
Occupation	Source: National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line]. Citation details: Sydney Gazette 14 Nov 1825 Text: Catherine Cochrane alias Caroline Martin was indicted for keeping a house of ill fame, contrary to the statute. Guilty - To be imprisoned 12 months in the house of correction, and to pay a fine to the King of 20 pounds.
Death	Source: Document - Burial Certificate Text: Caroline Martin of Cumberland Street aged 60 years "Cornwallis" buried 23 Jun 1846 Parish of St. James Source: Ancestry.com. Australia Death Index, 1787-1985 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Text: Name: Caroline Martin Death Date: 1846 Death Place: New South Wales Registration Year: 1846 Registration Place: Sydney, New South Wales Volume Number: V1846730 115
Burial	Source: National Library of Australia. Trove: one search...a wealth of information. [database on-line]. Citation details: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wed 24 Jun 1846 Page 1 Text: THE friends of the late Mrs. Caroline Martin are respectfully solicited to attend her Funeral, which will take place This Day, Wednesday, June 24, at three o'clock precisely. The procession will move from the residence of her Son-in-law, Mr. Michael Murphy, Abercrombie-place, George-street. 9894 R. HAYES, Undertaker.

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Family with George Cochran
husband	George Cochran –
herself	Caroline Humphries 1786–1846
daughter	Caroline Cochrane 1800–

Family with Arthur Martin
husband	Arthur Martin 1771–1853
herself	Caroline Humphries 1786–1846
daughter	Catherine Martin 1804–
son Family Susannah Lake Mary Martin	James Martin 1806–
son Family Ann Trainer Ann Martin Jane Martin Mary Ann Martin	Richard Martin 1809–1873
daughter	Elizabeth Martin 1809–1841
son	Daniel Martin 1813–1875
son	Thomas Martin 1816–1879
son Family Louisa Sadler	Peter Martin 1817–1892
daughter	Sarah Martin 1820–1859