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Jan Worthington is the author of several family histories including:

INKY FINGERS

The life and times of Elijah Tucker

A biographical family history exploring the life and times of Elijah Tucker (1811–1894) printer, publisher, newspaper editor and writer who emigrated with his family from London to New Zealand's New Plymouth and then to the South Island in 1856.

One of New Zealand's unsung pioneers, Elijah influenced early New Zealand society with his left wing political views, his wide education, reading and knowledge of literature and politics. His influence was felt through his involvement in many newspapers, including The Taranaki Herald, Marlborough Press, The Nelson Colonist, Wairau Record, Nelson Evening Mail, The Wanganui Times and The Wesport News.

Written by Sydney based genealogist and author Jan Worthington (Elijah's great-great granddaughter) 'Inky Fingers' follows the adventures and mixed fortunes of the extended Tucker and Caigou families through 18th & 19th Century England, France and New Zealand.

Elijah was in business with his brother-in-law, Soho bookseller and publisher John Russell Smith (1810-1894). Their wives were the daughters of London printer and classical reader, James Caigou, who during his apprenticeship to Charles Roworth printed Jane Austen's first novels. Elijah was acquainted with many influential people including, Karl Marx, David Urquhart, Professor Francis Newman, and pioneer leaders of New Zealand, such as Alfred Domett, Edward Stafford, Dr John Danforth Greenwood & Charles William Richmond.

Fully illustrated with over 120 photographs, maps and pedigree charts, the 239 page, hard cover, first edition (2011) is available for Aus$40 (+p&p $15), NZ$45 (+p&p $20), UK£25 (+p&p £26 air mail, £14 sea mail). Payment by cheque, money order or electronic funds transfer.

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'COOPERS & CUSTOMS CUTTERS, Worthingtons of Dover and Related Families, 1560-1906'.

Published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd, West Sussex, England, 1997, ISBN 1 86077 0118. Benjamin Jelly Worthington (1763-1822) Commander of the 'Tarter' and his crew were based at the English port of Dover and responsible for protecting one of the busiest sections of the south coast at the height of the smuggling era.

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