This enabled re-interpretation and translation of the aboriginal spring and corroboree songs to he This browser does not support getting your location. Male She got permission from Parliament (ref.3) to marry an English sawyer and ex-convict named William Smith in 1854 [4]. Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950 [database on-line]. She returned to Wybalenna to serve as Clark's? Smith" (see Sources: Jacques, Judy, 2004, SIMS.pdf, p.14/166). The 46 survivors, including Fanny and her family, were relocated to Oyster Cove in the south of Hobart. In 1854, Fanny married William Smith, an English sawyer and ex-convict, and between 1855 and 1880 they had 11 children. orn Smith), Flora Amelia Stanton (born Smith), Walter George Smith, Joseph Thomas Sears Smith, Smith, Tasman Benjiman Smi Circa 1834 - Waybalenna Aboriginal Establishment, Flinders, Tasmania, Cotteral Cochrane, Tanganautura Cochrane (born No Indigenous Name Known), Dec 1834 - Wybalenna mission flinders island Tasmania Australia, Dec 24 1905 - Wattle Grove, near Port Cygnet, Tasmania, Australia, Wyabelenna Aboriginal Settlement, Flinders Island, Tasmania, Australia, Fanny (Wortabowigee) Smith (born Cochrane), Frances (Fanny Cochrane) (Wortabowigee) Smith (born Cochrane), Frances Fanny (Florence) Wortabowigee Smith (born Cochrane), Newman/Chandler/Smith and lots moreWeb Site, Greenfield (Thompson) Katie Cross Web Site, Anita Shelley Greenfield (Thompson) Katie Cross, Florence Frances (Fanny) (Wortabowigee) Smith (born Cochrane), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanny_Cochrane_Smith, http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/smith-fanny-cochrane-8466. Upon her return to Wybalenna, Tanganutura took Nicermenic as her husband. [4] Five cylinders were cut; however, in 1949 a Tasmanian newspaper noted that only four remained, as the fifth cylinder, "on which was recorded the translation of the songs, was broken some time ago". Fanny Cochrane Smith . After receiving a government annuity of 24 and a land grant of 100 acres (40ha), she selected land near Oyster Cove to be near her mother, sister and brother and the couple moved there shortly before their first child was born. His song,"The Man and the Woman and the Edison Phonograph" recorded with Ronnie Summers, a descendant of Fanny Cochrane Smith, can be listened to or purchased here . Try again later. Fanny Cochrane Smith (December 1834 24 February 1905) was an Aboriginal Tasmanian, born in December 1834. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/633216579592/fanny-cochrane-s https://www.nfsa.gov.au/tags/fanny-cochrane-smith, https://www.nfsa.gov.au/latest/fannys-memory-world. concert held in her honour in Hobart" (see Sources: Jacques, Judy, 2004, SIMS.pdf, p.14/166). Thanks for your help! She was abducted soon after her arrival by a sealer named James Parish. This is a carousel with slides. Fanny Cochrane Smith (English) 0 references. To use this feature, use a newer browser. (ATSIC), sought funds to purchase the church and the surrounding land. William died in 1903 [an Australia, Death Index record for William Smith gives the year as 1902 with the death registered at Port Cygnet] and she followed two years later on 24 February 1905 at Port Cygnet, from pneumonia and pleurisy, her death published in the The Mercury of 27 February 1905 under the name Smith. 0d. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She later lived at Oyster Cove with her mother and sister, Mary Anne. Power your marketing strategy with perfectly branded videos to drive better ROI. Dolly Dalrymple Dolly Dalrymple lived from 1812 until 1864. No indigenous name is known; Robinson gave European names to all the Indigenous Tasmanians who arrived at the island as part of his attempt to suppress their culture. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241360726/florence-frances-smith. The community was bitterly divided. Go to website. To be a Tasmanian Aboriginal person is to know ourselves from the words of others. Both are believed to have been Palawa, who were moved to Wybalenna on Flinders Island by Robinson, where they were bestowed with non-Aboriginal names as an attempt to suppress their culture [1]. Her mother was Tanganutura of the North eastern tribe. Theme: Newsup by Themeansar. Resource: and the only recordings ever made of Tasmanian Aboriginal song and speech. Following her marriage, Fanny and her husband ran a boarding-house in Hobart. Following the death of Truganini in 1876, Fanny laid claim to be "the last Tasmanian". 1862 If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. In 1833 George Augustus Robinson (1791-1866) was instrumental in the removal of over 200 Aborigines to the Wybalenna Aboriginal Establishment on Flinders Island. Wybalenna Aboriginal settlement cemetery on Flinders island Family In 1854, Fanny married William Smith, an English sawyer and ex-convict, and between 1855 and 1880 they had 11 children. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. The 46 survivors of the Aboriginal establishment were removed to Oyster Cove [Putalina] [3], south of Hobart, where Fanny managed to find work in service, but soon returned to Oyster Cove to be with her mother Tanganutura and sister Mary Anne. Try again later. Smith family Elders attended the ceremony, including 'Poppy' Stan Smith, 'Nanny' Bev Smith, Uncle Charlie Smith and Aunty Anne Smith. While there was some dispute as to whether she or Truganini was the last Tasmanian Aboriginal person, in 1889 the government of the Colony of Tasmania granted her 300 acres (120ha) of land and increased her annuity to 50. Fanny would work for days at a time in the bush splitting shingles, carrying them out herself and walking up to 50kms for supplies. Smith, Tasman Fanny's mother is believed to have been from the George River on the northeast coast, though Cape Portland on the north coast is mentioned by Judy Jacques in her article titled "Passing The Torch: Commemorating the Songs of Fanny Cochrane . Tasmania, Australia, Index to Death Notices in The Mercury, 1854-1930 [database on-line]. English Wikipedia. Fanny Durack and Mina Wylie are best known as the first ever Australian female Olympian swimmers. Smith, Walter George Horace Watson died 1930. In this case the names provided were Sarah and Eugene, respectively. It's easy and takes two shakes of a lamb's tail! Enter a grandparent's name. family name. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Fanny Cochrane Smith (ne Cochrane; December 1834 24 February 1905) was an Aboriginal Tasmanian, born in December 1834. 1861 However, she also recorded Aboriginal songs on wax cylinders in 1899 and 1903, and was the first Indigenous person whose traditional stories and songs would be recorded for the future - "the first and only recording of Tasmania's Aboriginal language" (see Korff, Jens, 2018). Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Gender: Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. After Fannys death in 1905 the church, built on Melukerdee Country, gradually fell into disuse and was sold off. Smith. As a young girl Tanganutura had been moved to Wybalenna on Flinders Island with others of her tribe and family by George Augustus Robinson, Protector of the Aborigines. Tasmania Birth Record Paperback $ 34.95. Gender: Coughran, Jenney Fanny was Australias first Aboriginal recording artist, and an influential matriarch for her family members who maintain those traditions to this day. RGD33/1/37 no 1828, Name: Resource: Methodist convert Fanny Cochrane Smith, who died in 1905, is the only recorded speaker of Tasmanian Indigenous language. Also available as an ebook from your favourite retailer. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. RGD33/1/46 no 1201 Correspondence from the family of one descendant indicates that he was their father; however other records suggets Nicermenic came from Robbins Island, died in 1851, was Fanny's step-father. Search above to list available cemeteries. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 1 reference. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Fanny Cochrane Smith (1834-1905), Tasmanian Aborigine, was born in early December 1834 at the Wybalenna Aboriginal establishment, Flinders Island, Tasmania, daughter of Tanganuturra (Sarah), father unknown. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Wikipedia states that the last Tasmanian full-blood died on Flinders Island in 1888[9]? Registration year: I am mother of three children; I am grandmother of ten grandchildren; I am the 3 rd Aboriginal person to be admitted as a Solicitor/Barrister in Tasmania; I also hold a Masters of Public Health Responding to the news that the Tasmanian State Governments proposed legislation to restrict the Rodney Dillon here. GREAT NEWS! IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. Approximate ethnic divisions in pre-European Tasmania. Try again later. After receiving a government annuity of 24 and a land grant of 100 acres (40ha), she selected land near Oyster Cove to be near her mother, sister and brother and the couple moved there shortly before their first child was born. Fanny, who died in 1905, was the ultimate survivor of the abuse that the colonisers so freely gave in return for taking our lands. 1866 Include gps location with grave photos where possible. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. SIMS.pdf pp.13-21/166. Registration Number: 851. Fanny Record ID: Fanny Cochrane Smith made this recording with Dr Horace Watson in 1899. Another of the Wybalenna Aboriginal children who suffered at Clark's hands was Mathinna, a young Aboriginal girl who was rescued from Clark by Lady Jane Franklin, the wife of Tasmanian Governor and explorer, Sir John Franklin, by adopting her. Date of birth: "We don't know the truth but what we can say at least in NAIDOC week, we can say that Fanny survived and went on to have 11 children and one of her grandchildren, Esther Pearl, was my grandmother," she said. After a few years Fanny and her family moved to Irishtown (now Nichols Rivulet). Father: Discover the family tree of Mary Jane Smith (1) for free, and learn about their family history and their ancestry. She was buried secretly to avoid the desecration that happened to so many of her people. Tatnell (born Smith), Arthur (born Smith), Smith (Burwood), Smith (Burwo ller (born Smith), Florence Amelia (Flora) Stanton (born Smith), Walter George Smith, Joseph Thomas Sears Smith, Sarah Bernice Laurel Mil Circa Dec 1834 - Wybalenna Aboriginal Establishment, Flinders Island, Tasmania, Australia, Circa Feb 24 1905 - Wattle Grove near Port Cygnet, Tasmania, Australia, Nicermenic (Eugene) Cochrane, Tanganutura Ploorenelle 'sarah' Aka Tingnooterre Cochrane (born Palawa), Mary Ann Queen (born Cochrane), John Tasman Smith (Burwood), Adam Cochrane, Feb 24 1905 - Cygnet, Tasmania, Australia, John William Smith (Burwood/barwood), Sarah Ploorernelle Smith (Burwood/barwood) (born Tingnooterre). Birth of William Henry "Billy" Smith, Jnr, Birth of Fredrick / Frederick Henry James Smith, Father - there is some debate - Aboriginal Nicermenic (aka Eugene) (died 1849) OR Convict OR James PARISH (Sealer) OR Cottrell COCHRANE - was raised by Nicermenic (aka Eugene), Mother - Tanganutura / Tarenootairre (aka Sarah), Born - December 1834 Wybalenna Aboriginal Settlement, Flinders Island, Died - 24/2/1905 Oyster Cove - Pleuresy and Pneumonia, Siblings - Adam (born 1837 - died 28/10/1857), Duke, half siblings (shared mother) - 4 children including Mary-Ann, Married - William SMITH (convict, arrived 1844) on 27/10/1854 in Hobart (permission given 17/7/1854) (he died 1903), Officially recognised as the last Tasmanian Aboriginal in 1889, recordings of her songs are inscribed in the UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Register, last known fluent speaker of original Tasmanian aboriginal languages, William Henry Jnr "Billy" (born 1/8/1858 Irishtown died 1934) married Magdalena Christina Dorothea "Lena" BONHAM, Mary Jane (born 18/10/1859 died 1955) married William MILLER, Florence Amelia "Flora" (born 16/9/1860 Port Cygnet died 15/8/1946) married Alfred Joseph STANTON, Joseph Thomas Sears "Joe" (born 1862 died 1948) married Matilda SCULTHORPE, Sarah Bernice Laurel (born 1864 born 1934) married John MILLER, Tasman Benjamin (born 1866 died 1949) married Amy WELLS, Frederick Henry James "Fred" (born 1868 died 1951) married Joanna DILLON, Laura Martha (born 1870 died 1953) married John MILLER, Charles Edward (born 8/1/1872 Port Cygnet died 11/8/1933), Tasmania Marriage Record - William SMITH married Fanny COCHRANE on 27/10/1854 Hobart, Tasmania Birth Record - Mary Jane SMITH born 18/10/1859 Port Cygnet, father William Smith, mother Catherine Fanny, Tasmania Birth Record - Flora SMITH born 16/9/1860 Port Cygnet, father William Smith, mother Catherine Fanny, Tasmania Birth Record - Walter George SMITH born 15/9/1861 Port Cygnet, father William Smith, mother Catherine Fanny, Tasmania Birth Record - Joseph SMITH born 25/10/1862 Port Cygnet, father William Smith, mother Catherine Fanny, Tasmania Birth Record - Sarah SMITH born 1/5/1864 Port Cygnet, father William Smith, mother Catherine Fanny, Tasmania Birth Record - Tasman Benjamin SMITH born 15/4/1866 Port Cygnet, father William Smith, mother Fanny COUGHRAN, Tasmania Birth Record - Fredrick SMITH born 23/2/1868Port Cygnet, father William Smith, mother Jenner COUGHRAN, Tasmania Birth Record - Charles Edward SMITH born 8/1/1872 Port Cygnet, father William Smith, mother Fanny COUGHLAN, Tasmania Birth Record - Isabella SMITH born 23/11/1874 Port Cygnet, father William Smith, mother Fanny COUGHRAN. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. Fanny Cochrane Smith was born in 1834, in the Aboriginal mission of Wybalenna in Flinders Island. Bruce is the great grandson of Horace Watson, who recorded Fanny Cochrane Smith on wax cylinder. They had one daughter: Eleanor Smith (born Magee). [3], Fanny Cochrane's mother Tanganutura and a man named Nicremeric or Nicermenic, sometimes reported as her father, were two of the Tasmanian Aboriginals settled on Flinders Island in the 1830s by George Augustus Robinson; according to Norman Tindale her father was Cottrel Cochrane, of European descent, and Nicremeric was her stepfather. Mother: Mother of William Henry "Billy" Smith, Jnr; Mary Jane Miller; Florence Amelia "Flora" Stanton; Walter George Smith; Joseph Thomas Sears Smith and 7 others; Sarah Bernice Laurel Miller; Tasman Benjamin Smith; Fredrick / Frederick Henry James Smith; Laura Martha Thompson - Miller; Charles Edward Smith; Isabella Frances Smith and William Peter Smith less https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194938185/fanny-cochrane-smith. Port Cygnet Fanny Cochrane was born in 1834 at Wybalenna on Flinders island. Parliament recognised her claim and increased her annuity to 50 and in 1889 gave her a free grant of 121 ha. Fanny Cochrane Smith (Burwood/Barwood) passed away on 1905 in Cygnet, Tasmania, Australia. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Fanny was Australias first Aboriginal recording artist, and an influential matriarch for her family members who maintain those traditions to this day. Fanny, Catherine Even though her descendants kept watch on it, it became the target for thieves and minor vandalism until 1998, when Rodney Dillon, then the Tasmanian Commissioner for t, he Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission. 10,549 talking about this. Curator's notes by Sophia Sambono The quality of the recording is rather scratchy, but it is still amazingly clear. Roth concluded that Smith was actually mixed-race, as she had "Europeanised" facial characteristics, much lighter skin than Truganini, and hair that was "wavy" rather than "woolly". Watson is the great-grandson of Horace Watson, who recorded Fanny in 1903.[9][8]. I am Proud palawa woman coming from Fanny Cochrane Smith. South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation, (SETAC) restored the building and it is now the, Learn more about how your gift can create change, Defeat of Tasmanian Governments anti-protest laws a win for human rights and the right to protest, About our Community is Everything campaign, Hobart and Joondalup gather to #BringThemHere, Recognition for a tireless Indigenous Rights Campaigner. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Watson is the great-grandson of Horace Watson, who recorded Fanny in 1903.[9][8]. NAME_INDEXES:1111289 Fanny, Catherine As a youngster she learnt songs, stories and culture from the different language groups across Tasmania. Learn more about merges. The Martha Ridgway was the sixth immigrant ship sent by the New Zealand Company. There is a problem with your email/password. At the age of five, Fanny was taken from her parents and fostered to the settlement catechist Robert Clark on Flinders Island. Fanny, Catherine You can always change this later in your Account settings. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Dewayne Everettsmith is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, who had also supported some well-known performers such as Paul Kelly and Gurrumul Yunupinhu. George Augustus Robinson gave Fanny Cochrane her name when she was born in Dec 1834 to her mother and father, Tanganutura [Tarenootairre] and Nicermenic [uncertain]. Fanny Cochrane-Smith (1834-1905) was born on Flinders Island. Fanny married her English sawyer husband, William, at the age of 20, and they had 11 children - 6 boys and 5 girls. Date of birth: Smith, William In 1854, she married William Smith and took up a land grant at Nichols Rivulet, keeping close bonds with her people at Oyster Cove. By 1858, only 10 women and 5 men had survived (ref.3). WARNING: This website may contain images or names of people who have passed away. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. The ultimate survivor: Fanny Cochrane Smith in the late 1890s. NAME_INDEXES:1009011 Port Cygnet Fanny Smith (born Cochrane) was born in 1833, at birth place. In 1898, Henry Ling Roth published a paper in the Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute examining Smith's claim to be a "full-blood" Aboriginal Tasmanian. GREAT NEWS! Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. His article can be found here. Please reset your password. What have I done";[8] she believed the voice to be that of her mother. This account has been disabled. There is a problem with your email/password. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. After the age of 7 Fanny spent her childhood in European homes and institutions. Thanks for your help! If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. Fanny established a boarding house in Hobart and, with husband William, built a business cutting and selling timber. Fanny established a boarding house in Hobart and, with husband William, built a business cutting and selling timber. Fanny spent the rest of her childhood in white homes and institutions. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. It holds the memories and the aspirations of generations of people. Registered: : 1860 - 1954) Mon 28 Mar 1949. Fanny had received a government annuity of 24, instead of station rations, and a land grant of 100 acres (40 ha). Cate Pross's bloodline can be traced back to both Truganini from Bruny island, and Fanny Cochrane Smith, both considered to be two of the last full blooded Tasmanian Aboriginals. By this time, her fame had spread. Fanny Cochrane Smith, a Tasmanian Aborigine, wearing a belt with wallaby pelts. Questions were asked as to why she never had an Aboriginal name, all of which fueled the speculation about her full Aboriginality. Horace Watson, a Hobart industrialist who made his fortune with his famous Keens Curry, attended one of her performances and was so impressed that he arranged for. Joel Stephen Birnie. Failed to report flower. Fanny. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [need quotation to verify] She was born at Settlement Point (or Wybalenna, meaning Black Man's House) on Flinders Island. A system error has occurred. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Record ID: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-12/tasmanian-aborigine-fanny-co http://www.tasmania-attractions.com/fanny-cochrane-smith.html. He did not examine her personally, but compared locks of her hair with samples of earlier Tasmanians, and conducted a photographic comparison of her and Truganini. She then sings in both English and her own language. As a girl she had been taught her cultural ways and was to play a vital role to ensure Tasmanian language and culture was practiced and maintained even today[10]. 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. Wattle Grove, Huon Valley Council, Tasmania, Australia. She had a sister and a We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. Fanny Cochrane Smith and Horace Watson Personal collection, Bruce Watson As a young child I was fascinated by this photograph. Father: [1][4], From the age of five to eight she lived in the home of Robert Clark, the Wybalenna preacher, and was then sent to the orphan school in Hobart to learn domestic service skills, after which she returned to Wybalenna. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 'Tasmanian Aborigines: A history since 1803'. Father: Click on current line of text for options. Births [7], Smith is known for her wax cylinder recordings of Aboriginal songs, recorded in 1899, which constitute the only audio recordings of an indigenous Tasmanian language. https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/csr/information_and_resources/si https://www.theartofhealing.com.au/Fanny_Cochrane_Smith.html. There is no evidence that Nicermenic was her father or that he was on Flinders Island in the 1830s. Port Cygnet Father: In recognition of the claim, parliament increased her annuity to 50, and in 1889 gave her a free grant of 300 acres (121 ha). This set off spurious pseudo-scientific attempts to establish if she was a 'full blood' or whether she was, in the language of the day, a half-caste. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Failed to report flower. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Born on the December of 1834, Fanny is considered both the last of the Aboriginal Tasmanian People and the last fluent speaker Tasmanian language, in 1903, She recorded some traditional Aboriginal songs on wax cylinder and are the only known recordings of the indigenous Tasmanian language. Resend Activation Email. It is part of a series of recordings made between 1899 and 1903. Gurrumul Yunupinhu father or that he was on Flinders Island was Australias first recording. Catechist Robert Clark on Flinders Island Wybalenna to serve as Clark 's the church and the only ever! 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