Poverty and Wretchedness: Goodwin Family in Hobart 1808–1827
Poverty and Wretchedness is a detailed timeline of the diverse historical records of Andrew and Lydia Goodwin along with their children experiences as early settlers in Hobart between 1808 and 1827, detailing their journey from Norfolk Island per HMS Porpoise and the challenges they faced in Hobart.
It traces Andrew Goodwin and Lydia Munro’s lives, including movements between settlements, the birth of their children in Sydney, Norfolk Island and Hobart, the marriages of the Goodwin children in Hobart and much more.
While highlighting the hardships, land allocations, court matters, musters and social dynamics encountered by the Goodwin Family during this formative period of Tasmanian history.
Poverty and Wretchedness: Goodwin Family in Hobart 1808–1827 will have a special launch as part of the Goodwin – Munro Family “Creating Stories” Muster.
Pre-Publication special for orders until 10 Oct 2026: $25.00 including postage with orders posted in mid October 2026.
or email order request to office@australianhistoryresearch.info
