Robert LEWIS [973]

  General Notes:

Robert and Mary LEWIS emmigrated to South Australia in 1854 on SS Nuggett and farmed at Scotts Creek.
Lewis Robert 38, Farm Labourer - Northampton
Lewis Mary 39
Lewis Emma 11
Lewis Elizabeth 9
Lewis William 7
Lewis Mary born en route 10 July 1854

South Australian Register Tuesday 4th July 1854
Monday July 3rd, 1854:- the ship Nugget, 1,128 tons, Benton, Master, from Liverpool April 1st (4th) 1854
-15th ship from England to S.A. with government passengers for 1854; 10 births and 12 deaths on the passage; Arthur D. White, surgeon-superintendent.

This Government emigrant ship arrived yesterday, in 90 days from Liverpool, having left that port on the 4th April. The numbers of souls about to be landed we find stated at 400. During the voyage the Surgeon Superintendent had as many as 30 young patients prostate; and the deaths chiefly from Measles and Croup, were no fewer than 12 in number. The names of the Emigrants will be found in the proper column, but the official classification has not reached us.

This first-class Clipper ship, which has just accomplished her first voyage from England, was built at Quebec by Messrs. Oliver and Co., and is the property of J. Bold, Esq., of Liverpool. Although the voyage from England has been performed in less time, under more favourable circumstances of wind and weather, the Nugget has fully maintained her high character, as having been known to make a distance of 310 Miles in 24 hours; for on her voyage to Port Adelaide, whilst under close reefed topsails, her average speed for three days in succession was twelve knots an hour. The weather was more than usually variable, with a remarkable succession of calms and head winds. the longitude of the Cape of Good Hope was passed on the 13th June.

Arrived here on the 3rd July, having been ninety one days on the passage, bringing to the Colony 402 souls. Ten births and fourteen deaths occurred at sea; measles prevailing during the early part of the voyage. Eight deaths were caused by that disease. This ship is admirably adapted for the conveyance of emigrants - it is lofty between the decks, and well lighted, and ventilated. Upwards of a hundred single girls arrived by this ship, but were not of the class most in demand in the colony. The surgeon-superintendent of the Nugget is of opinion that the system of berthing amidships might have been adopted with benefit in this vessel. He objects to the lying-in hospital being in the compartment appropriated to the young women, as it is the most noisy part of the ship, and also most difficult of speedy access at night.

The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA : 1867 - 1922) Wed 5 Oct 1898
Death Notice:
LEWIS.-On the 30th September, at his son's residence (Wm. Lewis, Scott's Creek), Robert Lewis, aged 83 years. A colonist of 44 years. Arrived in the ship Nuggett, 1854. Formerly of Port McDonnell.

  Research Notes:

The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA : 1867 - 1922) Wed 5 Oct 1898
Death Notice:
LEWIS.-On the 30th September, at his son's residence (Wm. Lewis, Scott's Creek), Robert Lewis, aged 83 years. A colonist of 44 years. Arrived in the ship Nuggett, 1854. Formerly of Port McDonnell.

Robin married Mary STURGES [977] [MRIN: 320] on 14 Nov 1840 in Burton Latimer Parish Church, U K. (Mary STURGES [977] was born on 26 Oct 1814 in Northamptonshire, England, died on 13 Feb 1890 in Scott's Bottom, Cherry Gardens, South Australia and was buried on 14 Feb 1890 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia.)