Item 2 - History of the Amos and Lyne families

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AU TAS UTAS SPARC A10-2

Title

History of the Amos and Lyne families

Date(s)

  • 1931 (Creation)

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Manuscript notes

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Name of creator

(1774 - 1864)

Biographical history

The Amos family arrived in Tasmania in March 1821 aboard the Emerald, and were advised to look for land on the unsettled east coast. Adam's capital entitled him to a grant of 1000 acres (405 ha) which he located on the Swan River at Cranbrook, and ... »

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Biographical history

The Lyne family, William, Sarah and five children, arrived in Hobart in 1826, and received a 1500-acre land grant on the east coast, named Apsley (later Apslawn). Gradually their stock of sheep and cattle increased, despite problems with lack of water ... »

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Scope and content

Manuscript notes "History of the Amos and Lyne families", by C(larendon) Amos, also duplicated notes for members of the family (later published privately as 'Family history of Adam Amos of 'Glen Gala' and William Lyne of Apsley'.

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Conditions governing reproduction

This material is made available for personal research and study purposes under the University of Tasmania Standard Copyright Licence. For any further use permission should be obtained from the copyright owners. For assistance please contact Special.... »

Existence and location of originals

Original documents held by the family.
Mr M Amos, 'Gala', Cranbrook, Tasmania, 7275 (now Mrs G Amos, 'Glen Gala' Cranbrook Tasmania 7275).

Existence and location of copies

Family history of Adam Amos of "Glen Gala" and William Lyne of "Apsley" by Clarendon Amos
Morris Miller-Rare-Book CS 2009 .A56 1963 http://encore.lib.utas.edu.au/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1279591

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