Maria Thompson, wife of George, died aged 24 on March 19th, 1837.
George Thompson was a convict, transported to NSW aboard the 'Mellish' in 1828. His wife Maria (nee Durrant) died of complications in childbirth. George then married a woman named Jane Harper at Broulee in 1838 and they had 12 children.
Maria's grave is the oldest European grave in the Eurobodalla.
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Well worth setting aside.
Where exactly is this grave and can you advise on sites of old cemeteries listed as Tuross River near Cadgee?
Many thanks
David
Anon - sorry I didn't respond at the time....but in case you are following. The grave is at Congo, which you reach from a turnoff south of Moruya. Sorry I don't know any other grave sites near Cadgee. Here's more info on this grave"
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201371212/maria-thompson
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