F is for FARMER

Being a farmer was a very popular occupation during the 18th and 19th centuries. This job entailed the running of a property, commonly known as a farm. He would grow crops and possibly breed livestock such as cattle or beef. 

There are a number of people located in the tree, with an occupation described as farmer including Thomas Andrew Smith 1842-1911; Hugh Richey 1835-1920 and Timothy Mannix 1803-1887.

 

James Pendergast's death certificate, 1865
Nichols Family Archives 

James Pendergast was the son of John Pendergast, an Irish convict, who arrived on the "Minerva" in 1800 and Jane Williams off the "Nile" 1801. James was born about 1803 and married Sophia Hancey in 1828 and is recorded as living at Lower Portland on the Hawkesbury River. 

Both James, his father as well as his brothers were listed as "farmers" in various census, church registers and correspondence.

Sophia died in 1845 and just two years later, married Susannah Cunneen. His death certificate confirms his occupation as well as his father's.

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