Tonkin Migrants to South Australia

Date: [unknown] [unknown]
Location: [unknown]
Surnames/tags: Tonkin Tomkins

Research page of the Tonkin Name Study

Eden 24 Jun 1838
TOMKIN Thomas and wife Ann nee Bullbeck and 3 children

Java 6 Feb 1840
TONKIN Enoch and wife Betsey and children Elizabeth, John, James, Mary Ann Doble, Thomas Henry, William Hutchens, Amelia, Charles.
TONKIN William

British Sovereign 17 Jul 1847
TONKIN James with wife (Elizabeth) and two children (Honor and Selina); TONKIN Elizabeth; TONKIN Mary; TONKIN Martha.
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE." South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) 24 July 1847: 4. Web. 6 Aug 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48543217>.

Cressy 19 Aug 1847
TONKIN James with wife (Nancy) and two children (Henry and Elizabeth Ann); TONKIN James; TONKIN Joseph; TONKIN William.
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE." South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) 21 August 1847: 3. Web. 6 Aug 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48545688>.

Aboukir 4 Sep 1847
TONKIN William with wife and child.
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE." Adelaide Observer (SA : 1843 - 1904) 11 September 1847: 7. Web. 6 Aug 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158924860>.

China 14 Dec 1847
TONKIN William and wife Elizabeth nee Wellington; TONKIN Thomas with wife and 2 children; TONKIN Joel; TONKIN John; TONKIN Absalom: TONKIN Harriet; TONKIN Elizabeth; TONKIN Jabez; TONKIN Samuel; TONKIN name not recorded (Charles)
"SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE." South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) 15 December 1847: 4. Web. 6 Aug 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48543518>.

Success 27 Jan 1848
TONKIN Benjamin wife and 2 children (note not on Bound for South Australia passenger list but are listed as passengers in newspaper arrivals "SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE." Adelaide Observer (SA : 1843 - 1904) 29 January 1848: 2. Web. 6 Aug 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158925600>.
TONKIN Julia

Santipore 15 Oct 1848
TONKIN Edward
"ARRIVED." Adelaide Times (SA : 1848 - 1858) 16 October 1848: 3. Web. 6 Aug 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206981806>.

Bussorah Merchant 10 Nov 1848
TONKIN Edward J (ag lab)
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSZV-TS31-K?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Rajah 6 Jan 1849
TONKIN Mark and wife Mary
"ARRIVED." Adelaide Times (SA : 1848 - 1858) 8 January 1849: 3. Web. 6 Aug 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article206980177>.

Marion 10 Feb 1849
TONKIN John 36; Prudence 36; Mary 11; James 9; Jane 8; John C 4
State Records South Australia https://archives.sa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documentstore/passengerlists/1849/GRG35_48_1_49-4_Marion.pdf

Pakenham 21 Mar 1849
TONKIN John, wife (Elizabeth) and four children (Elizabeth Jane, Mary, John Snell, Hugh Glewis)
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSZT-2J7W?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Fatima 11 Jun 1850
TONKIN William 21 labourer and wife Maria 19
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS8D-YXHC?cc=2613135 : 2 January 2020), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Thetis 6 Sep 1851
TONKIN Philip 37 and wife Anne 36 with children Thomas 14. Mary 12, Phillip 9 Elizabeth 7 and Rachel 4
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS8D-1DF?cc=2613135 : 2 January 2020), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.
After the birth of a son William in Australia, this family returned to England, living in Roche Cornwall in 1861 "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7CC-SZ3 : 3 March 2021), Philip Tonkyn, Roche, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

Navarino 25 Sep 1851
TONKIN John 25, Nancy 33 and Nancy infant
State Records South Australia https://archives.sa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documentstore/passengerlists/1851/GRG35_48_1_51-11_Navarino.pdf

Oregon 31 Oct 1851
TONKIN Edward 27 and Phillis 20
State Records South Australia https://archives.sa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documentstore/passengerlists/1851/GRG35_48_1_51-12_Oregon.pdf

David Malcolm 4 Jan 1854
TONKIN John 32 miner, Agnes (Hattam) 26, Thomas 5 Absolom 2
TONKIN Ann 14
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS8N-KN91?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Trafalgar 27 Jun 1854
TONKIN Eliza 23 servant
State Records South Australia https://archives.sa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documentstore/passengerlists/1854/GRG35_48_1_54-14_Trafalgar.pdf

Magdalena 16 Jan 1855
TONKIN James 21
May be James Tonkin age 25 occupation gold digger that went to Melbourne on the ship White Swan departed Adelaide 14 Feb 1855
State Records South Australia https://archives.sa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documentstore/passengerlists/1855/GRG35_48_1_55-2_Magdalena.pdf

Nile 19 Feb 1855
TONKING James 27 and Elizabeth 25
TONKIN Thomas Rowe 23, Margaret 21 and Thomas infant
TONKIN John Rowe (transcript says Frederick) 20, Elizabeth 16 and Elizabeth inf.
TONKIN Charles 23 Grace 22 and Charles infant transcribed as 2 unknown and Charles
TONKIN William 24 Elizabeth 23 and Elizabeth infant not on The Ships List but clearly on original passenger list
The Ships list has a TONKIN James 22 Mary and James but cannot see them on original passenger list
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS8S-4S2G-L?cc=2613135 : 2 January 2020), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Lady Macdonald 7 Apr 1855
TONKIN John 22 miner
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS8S-4S25-Z?cc=2613135 : 2 January 2020), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Hooghly 19 Apr 1855
TONKIN Simeon 18 miner of St Agnes
State Records South Australia https://archives.sa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documentstore/passengerlists/1855/GRG35_48_1_55-11_Hooghly.pdf
to Melbourne on ship White Swan departed Adelaide 25 Oct 1855; married Mary Ann Sincock 1857 in Victoria

John Banks 28 May 1855
TONKIN Absalom 26
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS8S-4SL7-P?cc=2613135 : 2 January 2020), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

South Sea 30 Jul 1855
TONKIN Jerusha
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS8Y-6WK9-1?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Agincourt 4 Dec 1855
TONKIN Edward 19
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS8Y-6W5G-H?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Henry Moore 13 Sep 1857
TONKIN George 23 miner
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS8Y-XQJC-2?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Adamant 12 Oct 1864
TONKIN Mary A 14 servant
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSD7-59RH-B?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Clara 1 May 1865
TONKIN James 25 Jane (Rowe) 30 William J 3 and Honor 1 of Camborne
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSD7-59T3-Z?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.
James Tonkin 21 father James married Jane Rowe 27 father William 16 Sep 1860 Camborne; "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M78S-36H : 3 March 2021), James Tonkin in household of William Rowe, Camborne, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

Coldstream 5 Jun 1865
TONKIN Thomas 23 Jane 22 and Catherine inf (died at sea)
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSD7-59T3-G?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Cornwallis 26 Aug 1865
TONKIN Thomas 45 (miner) and Anne 30 of Liskeard
State Records South Australia https://archives.sa.gov.au/sites/default/files/documentstore/passengerlists/1865/GRG35_48_1_65-8_Cornwallis.pdf
Anne Conley born 5 Jan 1834 dtr of Grace and Owen, married Thomas Tonkin son of Thomas 8 Jun 1854 Bridford, Devon; 1861 residence Liskeard "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7HH-2GV : 3 March 2021), Anne Tonkin in household of Thomas Tonkin, Liskeard, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

Electric 23 Sep 1865
TONKIN Thomas 30 and Cordelia (Thomas) 26 of Redruth
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSD7-RVQ4?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Adamant 17 Oct 1865
TONKIN Alfred 25 and Mary 20 of Penzance
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSD7-RVWH?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Lady Milton 29 Nov 1865
TONKIN Joanna 29 domestic servant
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSD7-RVC3?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Maori 6 Dec 1865
TONKIN James B 22 and Elizabeth (Treweek) 20 of Redruth
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSD7-RVCJ?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.
James Tonkin age 23 father John married Elizabeth Treweek age 20 father Walter on 21 Aug 1865 in Gwennap, daughter Grace Louisa born 1868 Ballarat, Victoria and son William John born 30 May 1873 in Moonta Mines, South Australia. Returned to England by 1901 living in Gwennap

Salamanca 18 Jan 1866
TONKIN James 23 (carpenter) and Grace (Ninnes) 25 of Truro
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSD7-RV6L?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.
children born in South Australia: Mary Ann 1868 Moonta; Benjamin 1870 Wallaroo Mines; John Henry 1871 Wallaroo Mines; Laura Jane 1873 Wallaroo Mines; Benjamin 1876 Wallaroo Mines
TONKIN Thomas 25 miner
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSD7-RVD8?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Trevelyan 21 Mar 1866
TONKIN William 20 ag lab
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSD7-RV6S?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Berar 17 Sep 1867
TONKIN Thomas 25 (miner) Grace (Johns) 23 and Elizabeth A inf from Penzance
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSD7-RVRG?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Earl Dalhousie 12 Jan 1874
TONKIN John 42 Maria 41 Mary 18 Harriet 16 John Lavers 14 Albert 11 Fred 6
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSD7-RVYB?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.
TONKIN Henry 22 Elizabeth 19
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLFX-7VN7 : 14 March 2018), Henry Tonkin, 1873; citing Emigration, Australia, name citing , Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Benan 15 May 1876
TONKIN Jane 29 and Eliza 22
"Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSDK-R35W-B?cc=2613135 : 5 February 2018), > image 1 of 1; Attorney General of South Australia, Adelaide.

Sources

• Bound for South Australia Passenger Lists 1836-1851
• State Records South Australia Immigration Indexes and Special Lists
• State Records South Australia Passenger Lists 1845-1940
• The Ships List Immigrants to South Australia 1847-1886
• Family Search Australia, South Australia, Immigrants Ship Papers, 1849-1940