Matthew James Everingham
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| Matthew James Everingham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1769 Yarmouth, Norfolk, England |
| Died | 1817 |
| Charge(s) | stealing |
| Penalty | transported |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Rhymes |
Matthew James Everingham (1769–1817) was a convict who was transported to Australia aboard the Scarborough as part of the First Fleet. He was born in Yarmouth, Norfolk, England in 1769. Prior to his conviction he was employed as a servant by an attorney of the Middle Temple.
[edit] Conviction
On 7 July 1784, at the age of 14 or 15, Matthew Everingham was tried and convicted in the Old Bailey for stealing two books worth 10 shillings. He was imprisoned in a hulk for three years, before being transported to Australia with the First Fleet aboard the Scarborough, which left England on 13 May 1787 and arrived at Port Jackson on 26 January 1788.
[edit] Exploration
In 1795 Everingham became one of the first Europeans to set foot on Mount Wilson in the Blue Mountains, along with William Reid and John Ramsey. He wrote:
| “ | Southward is a level champagne to the westward of the country is rocky and barren without a single tree standing for many miles, but had a most picturesque and romantic view, the sun shining on the rocks. They appeared to the beholder like towns and castles in ruins - I wish'd much to go over and explore that barren track of land but our provisions grew very short and were obliged to bend our thoughts towards home. | ” |
[edit] Family
Everingham married Elizabeth Rhymes, a convict brought to Australia on the Neptune of the Second Fleet, in Parramatta on 13 March 1791, and together they had 11 children:
- Mary (23 December 1791–24 January 1792)
- Sarah Elizabeth (9 June 1793–29 March 1874)
- Matthew James (10 May 1795–22 November 1884)
- William (6 August 1797–6 September 1859)
- George (9 December 1799–15 April 1881)
- Ann (7 November 1802–19 March 1849)
- Elizabeth (10 June 1805–24 June 1822)
- John Rymes (October, 1806–?)
- James (25 December 1809–25 July 1895)
- Maria (6 August 1811–24 February 1835)
- John (20 July 1814–29 May 1875)
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Everingham, Matthew James |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | First Fleet convict |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1769 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | |
| DATE OF DEATH | 25 December 1817 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
