Wednesday, June 24, 2009
John Bailey, Smugglers
I created this blog to document my research into the smuggling ring called the Aldington Blues, which operated in Kent in the south of England. My x4 great grandfather, John Baily, and his family where part of the group. John and many of his family members were eventually caught and transported to Van Diemen's Land in 1827.
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Hi I live in Tasmania also, and have a very keen interest in my ancestor, George and his daughter Matilda, who I am descended from..
ReplyDeleteI went over to Kent and followed the Aldington Gang trail, and it was fascinating, particularly the Walnut Inn and the Bourne Tapp. I have an email address if anyone would like to contact me, I do have some interesting books on him and some fascinating photos of his house etc.
Carolyn ....
email carolynaudetstudio@gmail.com