The Story of Jane Whiting - A Daughter of First and Second Fleet Convicts
4 pages
AU$10.00
The Story of Jane Whiting - A Daughter of First and Second Fleet Convicts
Jane Whiting's life is intricately tied to her parents, William Whiting and Mary Williams, both of whom were convicts who arrived on the First Fleet.
Their early years in the colony of Sydney were marked by adventure and hardship as they navigated the challenges of colonial life. Mary’s resilience was tested when she was publicly flogged during a dispute, a reflection of the tumultuous society at the time.
Following in her parents' footsteps, Jane married another convict, embedding her further into the fabric of this pioneering history. However, the details of her adult life after her husband's death remain largely obscured, leaving a gap in the narrative for historians and descendants alike.
This brief overview serves as a foundation for anyone wishing to delve deeper into Jane's story and the lives of her family in early Australia.