Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Rope, Elizabeth

Convict who arrived on the First Fleet ship Prince of Wales, married Anthony and raised a large family in the Nepean district. It is thought that their first child , Robert, born 30th October 1788 was the first white child to have been conceived and born on Australian soil.

Milestone
Arrived Sydney
26 Jan 1788
Died
09 Aug 1837
Name
Birth
Pulley, Elizabeth
Occupation
Position
1787 - 1788
Relationship
Spouse