Dictionary of Sydney

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Rodd, John Tremayne

John Tremayne Rodd migrated to Australia from England in 1822 with three sons after the death of his wife. He worked as an assistant surveyor in the Surveyor General's Department and was a supervisor of convicts at Newcastle. He and his son Robert Adamson Rodd both received land grants around Wollombi Creek.

Milestone
Born
Evesham, Worcestershire, England
13 Aug 1777
Arrived Sydney
25 Apr 1822
Died
Wollombi
13 Aug 1844
Occupation
Position
Newcastle
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