Series Details

Series Number:

NS1612

Title:

JOURNAL RECORDING DETAILS OF LIFE ON KING ISLAND BY JOHN SCOT WHO LIVED THERE AND HAD CHILDREN WITH MARY, AN ABORIGINAL WOMAN. COPIED BY ANNE DRYSDALE WHO CARED FOR SCOT'S CHILDREN

Start Date:

01 Jan 1836

End Date:

31 Dec 1847

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Open

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NG1612 JOHN SCOTT

01 Jan 1831

31 Dec 1847

Description (Content/Function):

This Journal was copied by Anne Drysdale of Boorangoop, Victoria and the last two pages are her own account of Scot and how his children came to be in her care. It is assumed that the original was in the possession of the children. This journal was owned by the Hindmarsh family from the early 19th century until 1968 when it was sold. The AOT purchased the journal in 1993.

The spelling of the surname 'Scot' is variable. In the diary, John Scott is recorded as 'Scot' but other records refer to him as 'Scott'.

How to Use Series:

A digital image of this record is available to view online by clicking on the item link below to get to the Item Details page. Copies may be made for private research/study but any other use requires permission from the Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office.

A transcript of the diary by the great great granddaughter of John Scott and Mary is also available to view on request.

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NS1612/1/1 Journal recording details of life on King Island by John Scot who had children with Mary, an Aboriginal woman. Copied by Anne Drysdale who cared for his children after he drowned. A daughter, Mary Ann marries George Smith a convict at Pontville in 1854 .

01 Jan 1836

31 Dec 1847