Emigration to NSW 1884

[billysax]

I've been asked by a cousin to find out the details of a family who Emigrated to NSW in 1884 and I haven't a clue where to look.
Joseph Askew b 1852 and his family left England on the 23rd May 1884 aboard the S.S. Texan. I believe their destination was Sydney. What he really wants to know is :- Did a son Robert make the journey with the family ? His information is that Robert died in 1886 in Nottingham, England, but he doubts this was the case. Any information gratefully received.

[Hugh Thompson]

hi Billysax,I think I've found your Robert,if it's him he must have died shortly after arriving here,regards Hugh.
NSW BDM.
Registration Number Last Name Given Name(s) Father's Given Name(s) Mother's Given Name(s) District Purchase Certificate
3582/1884 ASKEW ROBERT JOSEPH ELIZABETH PETERSHAM

This may be another sibling
20928/1929 ASKEW JOSEPH JOSEPH ELIZABETH LIVERPOOL

[Hugh Thompson]

Was Robert's mother named Elizabeth?

[billysax]

Yes she was Elizabeth A. Walram Bill

[Hugh Thompson]

Hi Bill,Askew isn't a very common name which is good for you,these are all from NSW BDM.

[edited by Moderator]

[billysax]

Thanks Hugh for all that information. I've passed it on to my cousin, sure he'll be delighted. Bill

[ennael]

www.records.nsw.gov.au
keywood search.
If you are still interested this looks like their arrival.

ASKEW Albert 6 or ASKEN, A Texan 1884 2142, 2495

ASKEW Ann 4 or ASKEN, A Texan 1884 2142, 2495

ASKEW Elizabeth 31 or ASKEN, E Texan 1884 2142, 2495

ASKEW Joseph 32 or ASKEN, J Texan 1884 2142, 2495

ASKEW Joseph 8 or ASKEN, J Texan 1884 2142, 2495

ASKEW Robert 10 or ASKEN, R Texan 1884 2142, 2495

Leanne

[Wirral]

In the "Unassisted Immigrant Passenger Lists", Ancestry also lists on that voyage "I. ASKEW" - no age given, so "I" probably stands for "infant".

[billysax]

Thanks for that additional information, Leanne and Wirral. Happy New Year to you both.

[ennael]

My previous entry should state:
www.records.nsw.gov.au
Keyword search not keywood search.
Leanne