1801 – Birth of Emanuel Pintox at Sea

In January 1801, Pintox was born onboard the convict ship Anne while it was travelling to Australia. Biographical Database of Australia (BDA), Emanuel Pintox, L#91041085101. He was the son of Mary Madden (1768-1863), an Irish convict, and a sailor named Emanuel Pintox, who he was named after Emanuel (Junior) was conceived around April 1800 while they were on a prison hulk. NSW BDM, Death Certificate Registration Number 7654/1880.

In June 1800, Madden was transported onto the Luz St. Anna. This ship had been captured by the British from the Spanish in the 1790s, and was turned into a convict ship, also known as the Anne.

On 26 June 1800, the Anne departed Cork, with 147 men (127 Irish convicts) and 24 women (20 convicts) onboard.

On 29 July 1800, a mutiny occurred onboard the Anne. One of the convicts was shot dead during the mutiny. Once the mutiny was brought under control one of the ringleaders was shot dead, and another was sentenced to 250 lashes.

On 22 August 1800, the Anne arrived in Rio de Janeiro.

1801 – Arrival in Sydney, NSW

On 21 February 1801, the Anne arrived in New South Wales. Pintox is recorded as being approximately 2 months old at the time.

Pintox is recorded in the Biographical Database of Australia as follows:[11]

  • Mother: Mary Madden.
  • Emanuel Pintox
  • Born: c January 1801 at sea aboard the Luz St Anna.
  • Arrived Sydney: 20th February 1801.
  • Vessel: Luz St Anna, also known as the Ann.
  • Status: Free.
  • Died: 17th March 1880 Upper MacDonald River N.S.W.
  • Buried: 18th March 1880 at Upper Macdonald, N.S.W.
  • Father: Emanuel Pintox.

1834 – Relationship with Elizabeth Butler

From around 1834, Pintox had a relationship with Elizabeth Ryan nee Butler, who already had one daughter named Mary Ann Palmer (1832-1884). New South Wales Births, Deaths and Marriages. Birth Certificate Registration Number 851/1832 V1832851 16.

“Compulsory registration of all births, deaths and marriages (including those occurring at sea) began in NSW on 1 March 1856. Prior to this date, church records give details of baptisms, deaths and marriages.”

Births of the Children of Emanuel Pintox and Elizabeth Butler
(The Connecting Ancestor Catherine Pintox is Highlighted)

Child No.First Name(s)YearRegistration NumberFather’s Stated Given Name(s)Mother’s Stated Given Name(s)District
1Jane8 Dec 1835Mangrove Creek, Macdonald River, New South Wales
2Elizabeth8 Jan 1838Mangrove Creek, NSW
3Catherine2 Feb 1839Mangrove Creek, New South Wales
4Emanuel (Jnr Jnr)1842Mangrove Creek, New South Wales

1840 – Granted Land at Mangrove Creek, NSW

On 17 June 1840, Pintox was granted 80 acres of land at Mangrove Creek, New South Wales. The name of this location was “Junction Farm.” State Records Authority of New South Wales; Kingswood, NSW, Australia; Archive Reel: 2561; Series: 1217; Description: Index to Copies of Deeds to Land Grants 1826-1856, page 588. State Records Authority of New South Wales; Registers of Land Grants and Leases; Series: NRS 13836; Item: 7/461; Reel: 2549, page 30 of 145.

 This is consistent with Pintox’s death certificate stating he was a farmer. New South Wales Births, Deaths and Marriages. Death Certificate Registration Number 7654/1880.

1841 – New South Wales Census

The 1841 New South Wales census states the following:

“PINTOX, Emanuel Return No. 78 Place of residence. Mangrove Crk, Dist. Brisbane Water No of residents: 7 No of free persons: 7 Location: X946, p.89.” New South Wales Government. 1841 Census: Abstract of returns. CGS 1282, Reels 2222-2223. State Records Authority of New South Wales. Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia. New South Wales Government. 1841 Census: Householders’ returns and affidavit forms. CGS 1281, Reels 2508-2509. State Records Authority of New South Wales. Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia.

1855 – Marriage of Catherine Pintox to James Rose

In 1855, James married Catherine Pintox in the Church of England. New South Wales Births, Deaths and Marriages. Marriage Certificate Registration Number 595/1855.

They had 8 children. Their 4th child, Ephraim Joseph Rose, is who connects this family to the Kitty & Joseph Budsworth line. Further details are located on the Rose family page.

1868 – Police Gazette

The 27 May 1868 New South Wales Police Gazette refers to Emanuel Pintox owning a horse which was stolen:

“A warrant has been issued (Bench not stated) for the arrest of Henry Jeffries, charged with larceny… this offender was entrusted with a black draught mare, branded JA near shoulder, white legs, stripe down face, the property of Emanuel Pintox, Macdonald’s River, St Alban’s which he faile7d to deliver to Emanuel Pintox, junr.” New South Wales Police Gazette, 27 May 1868, page 166.

1880 – Death of Emanuel Pintox (Jnr)


On 17 March 1880, Pintox died at Macdonald River, New South Wales, Australia. The death certificate stated Pintox was a farmer, the son of Emanuel Pintox a sailor, and Mary Madden. The cause of death was decay of nature with influenza. New South Wales Births, Deaths and Marriages. Death Certificate Registration Number 7654/1880.

On 19 March 1880, Pintox was buried at the Upper Macdonald River, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, by officiating minister James Jurd.