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     Sarah Cracklin was buried. She lived. She was born in 1782. She was the daughter of Martin Cracklin and Ann Whiffin. Sarah Cracklin was christened on 17 February 1782 at Haverhill, Suffolk, England.

     Susannah Cracklin was buried. She lived. Her married name was Mead. She was born on 28 August 1851. She was the daughter of John Cracklin and Susannah Williams. Susannah Cracklin married Thomas Mead on 18 March 1868. Susannah Cracklin died on 27 March 1877 at age 25.

     Thomas Cracklin was christened on 31 May 1807. He was the son of Martin Cracklin and Susan Bridge.

     Thomas Cracklin There is a record in the Tasmanian State Archives of the Cracknell children being listed as 'Orphans but not objects of charity.' This was recorded a census taken for the educational needs of children in the New Norfolk area in 1827/28.
The Cracknell children were not orphans but their father lived and worked in the military barracks. At least 12 months she is recorded as being employed as housekeeper for Governor Wm. Sorell at his Government Cottage, New Norfolk, where she received the princely sum of Twenty Pounds per annum. No other record of her employment can be found.
None of the Cracknell children could read or write nor could their parents, which seems to supply a reason for the many mis-spellings of the family name. These range from - Cracklin,Crackling and Crackland. Indeed Joseph was enlisted in the military as 'Crackland', which has provided some confusion for researchers. Cracknell seems to have beenused by those writing records in a more educational atmosphere.
Thomas makes an appearance next as an adult serving as a mate aboard whaling vessels out of Hobart Town. Indeed his two younger brothers, John and William were well known and respected Captains of various whaling vessels. He was born in March 1816 at Haverhill, Suffolk, England.¹ He was the son of Joseph Cracklin and Elizabeth Bailey. Thomas Cracklin was buried on 28 August 1866. He died on 24 September 1866 at South West Cape, Tasmania, Australia, at age 50 Thomas never married and he met his death violently. The Mercury Newspaper Thursday Sept 27th. 1866, in the death notices reads-
'CRACKLING - On the 24th. inst. Mr. Thomas Crackling, aged 50 years.The funeral will move from the residence of his sister, Sir George Arthur (hotel) Campbell Street on Friday morning, the 28th. instant, at eight o'clock, when friends are invited to attend, as no circulars will be issued.'
In the column headed 'Shipping Intelligence' there is more news regarding Thomas death -
'The Offley, whaling barque, from the South West Cape, anchored off Brown's River yesterday to land the body of Mr. Thomas Cracknell,second mate of the 'Offley' who accidentally met with his death on board that ship on Monday last under the following painful circumstances, related to us yesterday by Mr. James Chamberlain, mate of the vessel. The Offley had killed a whale on Saturday last, off the Cape, and they were trying it out in that locality on Monday morning, when a number of whales were sighted, and an order was given to lower boats, and one of the boat-steerer scommenced loading one of the bomblance guns on the quarter deck. Unfortunately the hammer of the gun slipped through the man's hand, inthe barrel and the cap being on, the charge exploded, lodging the bomb in the right side of Mr. Cracknell who was standing opposite boat for lowering. The unfortunate man immediately became insensible, and his mates knowing the explosive contents of the bomb and at imminent risk to pluck it out, but their efforts were unavailing and in a very short period the bomb exploded frightfully lacerating Mr.Cracknell's side and abdomen. The his senses immediately after the bomb exploded and retained them fully up to the time of his death, which happened an hour and twenty-five minutes after. Mr.Cracknell's body was brought up to town yesterday and placed in the General Hospital for inquest. Mr. Cracknell, a brother of Mrs. Screen of the Sir George Arthur Inn in this city was about fifty years of age,and had been many years engaged in whaling out of this port. The Offley is still lying off Brown's River with the flag at half mast as a mark of respect to the unfortunate deceased.'
There are further newspaper reports of the inquest which reports in graphic details poor Thomas' mutilated body. The final report of the inquest states -
'.. that the said Thomas Cracknell in manner and by the means aforesaid, accidentally casually and by misfortune, came to his death..¹'

     William Cracklin was born in 1776. He was the son of Martin Cracklin and Ann Whiffin. William Cracklin died in 1779.

     Her married name was Challis. Mary Crackling was also known as Maria Marie CracklinCracknell. She was born circa 1802 at Haverhill, Suffolk, England. She was christened on 5 December 1802 at Haverhill, Suffolk, England. She was born circa 1806 at Haverhill, Suffolk, England.² She was the daughter of Martin Cracklin and Susan Bridge. Mary Crackling married David Challis in 1828 at Haverhill, Suffolk, England.¹ Mary Crackling lived in 1841 at Crowland, Haverhill, Suffolk, England. She lived in 1851 at Crowland, Haverhill, Suffolk, England, Occupation - Weaver (dabbet.)² She lived in 1861 at Crowland, Haverhill, Suffolk, England.³ She lived in 1871 at Crowland, Haverhill, Suffolk, England, Formerly a Cotton Weaver.⁴ She died in 1884 at Haverhill, Suffolk, England.⁵

     Ordinary Seaman Alan William Cracknell was born on 6 September 1927 at 71 York Street, Sandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia. He was the son of William John Cracknell and Eva Selina Hincks. Ordinary Seaman Alan William Cracknell served in The Royal Australian Navy between 6 November 1944 and 7 October 1945.

     Albert Max Cracknell was born on 4 August 1914 at Tasmania, Australia. He was the son of John Cracknell and Isabel Maud Carter. Albert Max Cracknell died on 15 April 1958 at age 43.

     Aldolphus Cracknell was buried at Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Adolphus is buried with his wife Ellen and Daughter Madge. He was Storeman. He was born on 31 May 1858. He was the son of Captain William Cracknell and Ann Williams. Aldolphus Cracknell married Ellen Robertson, daughter of Alexander Robertson and Margaret Agnes Crosby, on 23 May 1885 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 65 Harrington Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia; The witnesses were her father Alexander,who made his mark and her sister Lizzie Robertson. Both Ellen and Adolphus were witnesses on her brother's marriage record in November 1855. Aldolphus Cracknell died on 11 April 1931 at Tasmania, Australia, at age 72.¹

     Alexander Cracknell was also known as Ackie Cracknell. He was born on 21 July 1889. He was the son of Aldolphus Cracknell and Ellen Robertson.

     Her married name was Jones. Alice Maud Cracknell was born on 16 July 1864. She was the daughter of Captain William Cracknell and Ann Williams.

     Amy Muriel Cracknell was born on 11 October 1908. She was the daughter of John Cracknell and Isabel Maud Carter. Amy Muriel Cracknell died on 17 November 1972 at age 64.

     Ann Adeline Cracknell was born on 9 December 1862. She was the daughter of Captain William Cracknell and Ann Williams. Ann Adeline Cracknell died in 1864.

     Arthur William Cracknell was born on 26 July 1882 at Tasmania, Australia. He was the son of John Cracknell and Mary Ann Oswald. Arthur William Cracknell married Susannah Elizabeth Brundle on 16 April 1904 at All Saints Church of England, Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Arthur William Cracknell died in 1949.

     Beatrice Juanita Cracknell died at New South Wales, Australia. She was born in 1899 at New South Wales, Australia. She was the daughter of Charles Henry Cracknell and Emma Prescilla Pamplin.

     Cecil Edgar Cracknell was born on 1 September 1882. He was the son of Charles Henry Cracknell and Emma Prescilla Pamplin. Cecil Edgar Cracknell died on 17 July 1980 at age 97.

     Cecil Norman Cracknell was born in 1919 at Tasmania, Australia. He was the son of John Cracknell and Isabel Maud Carter. Cecil Norman Cracknell died on 11 December 1979.

     Charles George Cracknell was born on 14 May 1881. He was the son of Charles Henry Cracknell and Emma Prescilla Pamplin.

     Charles Henry Cracknell was Mariner ? He died at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He was born on 7 September 1854. He was the son of Captain William Cracknell and Ann Williams. Charles Henry Cracknell married Emma Prescilla Pamplin on 6 October 1880 at Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

     Charles Victor Cracknell was born on 17 June 1888. He was the son of Charles Henry Cracknell and Emma Prescilla Pamplin.

     Clara May Cracknell was born on 28 May 1883. She was the daughter of Robert Cracklin and Mary Ann Blades.

     Claude Cracknell was born on 17 February 1886. He was the son of Charles Henry Cracknell and Emma Prescilla Pamplin.

     Cliff Cecil Vere Cracknell was born on 29 September 1890. He was the son of Robert Cracklin and Mary Ann Blades.

     Daisy Violena Cracknell was born on 18 March 1889. She was the daughter of Robert Cracklin and Mary Ann Blades.

     David Arthur Cracknell was born on 5 October 1913 at Tasmania, Australia. He was the son of John Cracknell and Isabel Maud Carter. David Arthur Cracknell died on 30 March 1987 at age 73.

     Doris Alma Cracknell was born on 10 June 1890. She was the daughter of Captain Edward Cracknell and Margaret Janet Parker.

     Edith Cracknell was born on 19 April 1888 at Tasmania, Australia. She was the daughter of John Cracknell and Mary Ann Oswald. Edith Cracknell died in 1966 at Tasmania, Australia.

     Captain Edward Cracknell was born on 1 August 1856. He was the son of Captain William Cracknell and Ann Williams. Captain Edward Cracknell married Margaret Janet Parker on 4 September 1889 at Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Captain Edward Cracknell died on 24 February 1892 at age 35.

     Elizabeth Amy Cracknell was buried. She was born on 24 October 1968.

     Ernest Cracknell Ernest Cracknell went to Geeveston, Tasmania at the age of 17. He wa san Office Clerk in the Huon Timber Company, Port Huon. He transferred to the Huon Timber Company Store, Geeveston. In 1926 in conjunction with J. W. Nicholas he purchased the store and renamed it the Huon Trading Companies Store. Ernest had an interest in the Congregation Church and was a Sunday School Superintendent. He was also a local councillor. He also took an interest in a local state school, and was a Freemason. His sport was cricket. He was born on 18 March 1880. He was the son of Aldolphus Cracknell and Ellen Robertson. Ernest Cracknell married Mary May Jones in 1910. Ernest Cracknell died on 4 December 1958 at age 78.