Penniedarling

 Knowing my family roots... this barn was built by my ancestor John Cobcroft in the late 1790's, John was a Convict on the Second Fleet arriving on the 'Scarborough' 30th June 1790 (223 years ago yesterday!) When he was pardoned he was given a grant of land here at Wilberforce.

John Rodd arrived in Sydney with his three very young sons in 1820, they were free settlers.  This home, called Barnstable Manor after their home in England, was on Rodd Point, it was the home of his youngest son Brent who was my Great something Grandfather.  Unlike my Convict John's barn, it is no longer standing.

Labels: 7/13, Cobcroft, Rodd