St Anne's Anglican Church is the third oldest church in Australia; its nave was originally a schoolhouse, built in 1826. Its churchyard contains the graves of many pioneers of the district, including several who were members of the First Fleet (1788). A notable burial here is that of Maria Ann Smith (née Sherwood) (1799-1870), better known as "Granny Smith". The new apple tree variety she discovered in 1868 growing on her farm (at nearby North Road in modern Marsfield) was later named in her honour, and its fruit became popular in Australia, and overseas as well. Another notable burial here is that of Lady Eleanor Parkes, the second wife of New South Wales Premier Sir Henry Parkes, the "Father of Federation". Address: Victoria Road Ryde NSW 2112