Ann Sylke b. 1805

Also known as Ann Silk
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Colonial sketcher and governess, who apparently made many beautiful drawings in her time at Launceston, Van Diemen's Land. She was threatened with legal proceedings when employed by Hannah Maria Clark as a teacher at Ellinthorp Hall and may have consequently left Tasmania.
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sketcher and governess, arrived at Launceston, Van Diemen’s Land, as a bounty immigrant on board the Charles Kerr in July 1835 and was at once engaged by Dr Paton at a salary of £42 a year as governess to his daughters. In 1836, while tutoring Emily and Maryanne Paton , Sylke was described as 'a very accomplished lady’ who had executed a great many beautiful drawings. In October 1840 she advertised that she intended opening a Young Ladies Establishment at Campbell Town after the Christmas holiday. Fees were set at 50 guineas a year, with washing and music each 6 guineas extra. In September 1841 Miss Sylke and Rev. John Mackersey opened a school at Kirklands. She later taught in Launceston, then was employed by Hannah Maria Clark as a teacher at Ellinthorp Hall. In July 1843, however, Clark’s husband George was threatening to take legal proceedings against her and she may have left Tasmania.

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Date written:
1992
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2011

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