Percy Simmons

M, #17312, b. 1892, d. 26 Apr 1895
Father*Alfred James Simmons b. 26 Apr 1863, d. 15 Oct 1928
Mother*Jessie Thornton b. 1869, d. 1895
Birth*1892 Richmond, VIC, Australia, #B26678.1 
Death*26 Apr 1895 Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D4315 (Age 3) [par Alfred James SIMMONS & Jessie THORNTON].2 
Death-Notice*27 Apr 1895 SIMMONS.—On the 26th April, at the residence of Mrs. Shorthouse, Beaconsfield, Percy, the dearly beloved son of Alfred and Jessie Simmons, of Gembrook, aged 2 years and 11 months.3 

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "Place of death Beaconsfield N."
  3. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 27 Apr 1895, p3.
Last Edited5 Jun 2023

Jessie Thornton

F, #17313, b. 1869, d. 1895
Father*Arthur Thornton b. 1827, d. 6 Mar 1902
Mother*Mary Hoskins b. 1828, d. 19 Aug 1906
Married NameSimmons. 
Birth*1869 Richmond, VIC, Australia, #B24483.1 
Marriage*1889 Spouse: Alfred James Simmons. VIC, Australia, #M2589.1
 
Death*1895 Gembrook, VIC, Australia, #D13447/1895 (Age 26) (par Arthur THORNTON & Mary) - as Jessie SIMMONS, Death registered at Gembrook, Australia.2 

Family

 Alfred James Simmons b. 26 Apr 1863, d. 15 Oct 1928
Children 1.Gertrude Simmons+ b. 1890, d. 28 Aug 1941
 2.Edith Mary Simmons b. 1891, d. 1954
 3.Percy Simmons b. 1892, d. 26 Apr 1895
 4.Leslie Alfred Simmons b. 1893, d. 27 May 1918

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D13447/1895 (Age 26) (par Arthur THORNTON & Mary) - as Jessie SIMMONS, Death registered at Gembrook, Australia."
Last Edited5 Jun 2023

Susanna Kelly

F, #17314, b. 1875, d. 1962
Married NameSimmons. 
Birth*1875 Warrnambool, VIC, Australia, #B20170/1875 [par Henry KELLY & Elizabeth KERR].1 
Marriage*1899 Spouse: Alfred James Simmons. VIC, Australia, #M5528.2
 
Note*bt 1900 - 1912 Alfred James Simmons. Eight children with his second wife. 
Widow15 Oct 1928Susanna Kelly became a widow upon the death of her husband Alfred James Simmons.3 
Death*1962 St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #D18822/1962 (Age 87) [par Daniel KELLY & Elizabeth].4 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "born Warrnambool."
Last Edited6 Aug 2019

Arthur Thornton

M, #17315, b. 1827, d. 6 Mar 1902
Probate (Will)* 82/774. Arthur THORNTON Date of grant: 30 Apr 1902; Date of death: 06 Mar 1902; Occupation: Nil; Residence: Richmond - only owned his property at Gwynne Street valued at £110.1 
Birth*1827 Ireland. 
Marriage*1 Aug 1848 Spouse: Mary Hoskins. Ireland.2
 
Death*6 Mar 1902 Richmond, VIC, Australia, #D3314 (Age 75) [par unknown].2,3 
Death-Notice*7 Mar 1902 THORNTON.— On the 6th March, at his late residence, 40 Gwynne-street, Richmond, Arthur, the beloved husband of Mary Thornton; a colonist of 48 years, aged 76 years. No flowers.
He giveth His beloved sleep.
THORNTON.— On the 6th March, at his residence, the corner of Gwynne and Cross streets, Richmond, Arthur, the beloved husband of Mary Thornton, aged 76 years. No flowers, by request.4 

Grave

  • C/E B 0480, Boroondara Cemetery, Kew, VIC, Australia5

Family

 Mary Hoskins b. 1828, d. 19 Aug 1906
Children 1.Mary Jane Thornton b. 1849, d. 27 May 1905
 2.Emma Thornton+ b. 1853, d. 2 Jul 1918
 3.George Thornton b. 18 May 1856, d. 13 Nov 1879
 4.Arthur Thornton+ b. 1860, d. 26 Sep 1932
 5.Pierce Charles Thornton+ b. 1862, d. 12 Oct 1890
 6.Charlotte Thornton+ b. 1866, d. 23 Aug 1913
 7.Jessie Thornton+ b. 1869, d. 1895

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 332, item 82/774
    VPRS 28/ P2 unit 611, item 82/774
    VPRS 28/ P0 unit 1060, item 82/774.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Sandy's_2015-05-17.
  3. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  4. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 7 Mar 1902, p1.
  5. [S46] Index of burials in the cemetery of Boroondara, Kew,
    C/E B 0480.
Last Edited6 Aug 2019

Mary Hoskins

F, #17316, b. 1828, d. 19 Aug 1906
Probate (Will)* 99/906. Mary THORNTON Date of grant: 05 Oct 1906; Date of death: 19 Aug 1906; Occupation: Widow; Residence: Richmond. Her probate was valued at about £105.1 
Married NameThornton. 
Birth*1828 
Marriage*1 Aug 1848 Spouse: Arthur Thornton. Ireland.2
 
Widow6 Mar 1902Mary Hoskins became a widow upon the death of her husband Arthur Thornton.2,3 
Death*19 Aug 1906 Richmond, VIC, Australia, #D10799 (Age 77) [par Pierce HOSKINS & Mary].3 
Death-Notice*20 Aug 1906 THORNTON.— On the 19th August, at her residence, 46 Gwynne-street, Richmond, Mary, beloved wife of the late Arthur Thornton, and mother of William, N.S.W., Mrs. Shorthouse, Beaconsfield; Arthur, Richmond, and Mrs. R. Simmons, in her 78th year. At rest.4 

Grave

  • C/E A 1217, Boroondara Cemetery, Kew, VIC, Australia5

Family

 Arthur Thornton b. 1827, d. 6 Mar 1902
Children 1.Mary Jane Thornton b. 1849, d. 27 May 1905
 2.Emma Thornton+ b. 1853, d. 2 Jul 1918
 3.George Thornton b. 18 May 1856, d. 13 Nov 1879
 4.Arthur Thornton+ b. 1860, d. 26 Sep 1932
 5.Pierce Charles Thornton+ b. 1862, d. 12 Oct 1890
 6.Charlotte Thornton+ b. 1866, d. 23 Aug 1913
 7.Jessie Thornton+ b. 1869, d. 1895

Newspaper-Articles

  • 12 Sep 1895: Situations vacant. GIRL, 15, useful house work, for Upper Beaconsfield. Mrs. Thornton, 46 Gwynne-st., S. Richmond.6

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/ P2 unit 775, item 99/906
    VPRS 28/ P0 unit 1296, item 99/906.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Sandy's_2015-05-17.
  3. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  4. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 20 Aug 1906, p1.
  5. [S46] Index of burials in the cemetery of Boroondara, Kew,
    C/E A 1217.
  6. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 12 Sep 1895, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/197207944
Last Edited6 Aug 2019

Arthur Thornton

M, #17317, b. 1860, d. 26 Sep 1932
Father*Arthur Thornton b. 1827, d. 6 Mar 1902
Mother*Mary Hoskins b. 1828, d. 19 Aug 1906
Birth*1860 Richmond, VIC, Australia, #B7081.1 
Marriage*1884 Spouse: Louisa Jessie Cooper. VIC, Australia, #M1996/1884.2
 
Widower11 Jul 1899Arthur Thornton became a widower upon the death of his wife Louisa Jessie Cooper.3 
Marriage*1902 Spouse: Jane Lambert. VIC, Australia, #M6306/1902 - as Jane Dickenson.2
 
Widower25 Jun 1913Arthur Thornton became a widower upon the death of his wife Jane Lambert. 
Death*26 Sep 1932 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #D1830 (Age 72.)1 
Death-Notice*28 Sep 1932 THORNTON - On the 26th September, at Alfred Hospital (after a short illness), Arthur, the beloved husband of the late Louise Jessie, and loving father of Alice (Mrs Reed, Chelsea) Elsie (Mrs. Pascoe, deceased, Maryborough), Arthur Thornton (Burnley), Thomas Thornton (Camberwell) Ada (Mrs. McPherson, North Melbourne), passed peacefully away. Never to be forgotten. Sweet rest. -(Inserted by his sorrowing family.)4 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 26 Sep 1933: THORNTON. — In loving memory of my dear father, Arthur Thornton, who passed away 26th September, 1932. In silence we remember.
    — Inserted by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Henry Reed, and grand-daughters, Gwen and Joyce.5

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 28 Sep 1932, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4500311
  5. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 26 Sep 1933, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/205111425
Last Edited6 Aug 2019

Pierce Charles Thornton

M, #17318, b. 1862, d. 12 Oct 1890
Father*Arthur Thornton b. 1827, d. 6 Mar 1902
Mother*Mary Hoskins b. 1828, d. 19 Aug 1906
Birth*1862 Richmond, VIC, Australia, #B17032 - as Price Chas.1 
Marriage*1886 Spouse: Annie Wells. VIC, Australia, #M3797/1886.2
 
Death*12 Oct 1890 Melbourne East, VIC, Australia, #D6535 (Age 28) - accidentally drowned.1 
Inquest13 Oct 1890Inquest held 1890/1402. Pierce Charles THORNTON Cause of death: Accidental drowning; Location of inquest: Melbourne Morgue; Date of inquest: 13 Oct 1890.3 

Grave

  • C/E B 0480, Boroondara Cemetery, Kew, VIC, Australia4

Newspaper-Articles

  • 13 Oct 1890: Fatal boating accident on the Yarra. A YOUNG MAN DROWNED.
    A boating accident, showing the danger of inexperienced people undertaking to manage a boat, took place on the Yarra, near Edwards's boatsheds, between 3 and 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. A young man named Pierce Charles Thornton was drowned, and a companion named Tudor had a narrow escape. A party of four decided to go boating on the river, their names being Thomas Tudor, Surrey Hills ; Jno. Wells, Henry Noon, Richmond, and the deceased, who also resided at Richmond. Boats were obtained from Burns's boat sheds at the bottom of Punt-road, and the party proceeded down stream. Thornton and Tudor occupied one boat, while their companions took another, and they got down safely until near Princes-bridge. It is alleged that some horse play was then indulged in, and that Thornton and Tudor upset their boat and fell into the water when about midstream. Tudor, who could swim, made for the bank and got safely to land, but Thornton, who was splashing in the water, attracted the attontion of his friends in the other boat, and they made an attempt to save him. Had they been experts in the management of a boat Thornton might possibly have been saved, but their eager efforts at rescue were unavailing and the unfortunate young man sank in sight of his companions and a number of pleasure seekers who were on the banks. The body was recovered about 20 minutes later by Robert Cummins, the caretaker of Fuller's boat sheds, and conveyed to the morgue. The deceased, who was 26 years of age, was a married man, residing at Clifton-street, South Richmond, and leaves a wife and three young children. He was a painter and paperhanger employed by Mr Monk, of Swan-street, and was well known in the district, where his parents also reside.5
  • 6 Dec 1890: A concert and ball, under the auspices of the Richmond Bachelors, was held last night in the Richmond Town Hall, in aid of the widow und children of P. C. Thornton, a young man who was drowned while rowing on the Yarra about two months ago. A good attendance of local and district talent assisted at the affair, which was a great success.6

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  3. [S24] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 24/ P0 unit 571, item 1890/1402.
  4. [S46] Index of burials in the cemetery of Boroondara, Kew,
    C/E B 0480.
  5. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 13 Oct 1890, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196985016
  6. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 6 Dec 1890, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/242119280
Last Edited6 Aug 2019

George Thornton

M, #17319, b. 18 May 1856, d. 13 Nov 1879
Father*Arthur Thornton b. 1827, d. 6 Mar 1902
Mother*Mary Hoskins b. 1828, d. 19 Aug 1906
Birth*18 May 1856 Launceston, TAS, Australia, #B5367/1856 - as unnamed male.1,2 
Death*13 Nov 1879 Richmond, VIC, Australia, #D11586 (Age 23.)1 
Death-Notice*17 Nov 1879 THORNTON - On the 13th November, at his sister's residence, Tanner street, Richmond, George, the beloved son of Arthur and Mary Thornton, aged 23 years and six months.3 

Grave

  • C/E B 0480, Boroondara Cemetery, Kew, VIC, Australia4

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S64] Archives Office of Tasmania. Tasmanian Names Index "father a labourer."
  3. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 17 Nov 1879, p1.
  4. [S46] Index of burials in the cemetery of Boroondara, Kew,
    C/E B 0480.
Last Edited6 Aug 2019

Georgina Emily Shorthouse

F, #17321, b. Mar 1840, d. 23 Dec 1916
Father*George Shorthouse b. 5 Jun 1808, d. 29 Jan 1858
Mother*Ann Margaret Kaighen b. 1810, d. Jul 1876
Married NameChard. 
Birth*Mar 1840 Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Mar Q [Liverpool] 20 436
baptised 21 Feb 1836 Saint Peter, Liverpool.1,2 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel19 Oct 1852 Sailing with George Shorthouse, Ann Margaret Shorthouse, Annie Elizabeth Shorthouse, Alfred George Shorthouse, Charles James Shorthouse to Port Phillip, VIC, Australia. Ship S S Ottillia departed Birkenhead Cheshire on 17 Jul 1852. Sailing with parents George & Mrs Shorthouse, and siblings Anne (Annie Elizabeth?), Georgina, George (Charlie J.)3
Marriage*1887 Spouse: Alexander James Chard. VIC, Australia, #M3032.4
 
Marriage-Notice*18 Jun 1887 CHARD—SHORTHOUSE - By the Rev. Andrew Hardie, Alexander James Chard, youngest son of the late Samuel Chard, Stock Exchange, London, to Georgina Emiley Shorthouse, youngest daughter of the late George Shorthouse, shipbroker, Liverpool. Home papers please copy.5 
Death*23 Dec 1916 Launceston, TAS, Australia, #D385.6 
Death-Notice*27 Dec 1916 CHARD.—On the 23rd December, at the residence of her niece, Mrs J. Holden No. 7 Ferrall-street, Launceston, Georgina, dearly beloved wife of Alex. J. Chard, of Malvern, Victoria, aged 69 years. Private interment Carr Villa. Melbourne and Home papers please copy.7 

Electoral Rolls (Australia) and Census (UK/IRL)

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
6 Jun 1841Pembroke Place, Liverpool, Lancashire, England(Head of Household) George Shorthouse;
Age 1
Member(s) of Household: Ann Margaret Shorthouse Annie Elizabeth Shorthouse8
30 Mar 18518 Beckwith Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England(Head of Household) George Shorthouse;
Age 11 - Scholar
Member(s) of Household: Ann Margaret Shorthouse, Annie Elizabeth Shorthouse, Alfred George Shorthouse, Charles James Shorthouse9
1909146 Wattletree Road, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alexander James Chard.10,11,12,13

Citations

  1. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "mother as KAIGHIN (https://www.gro.gov.uk)."
  2. [S187] FamilySearch.
  3. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"Information from Pamela J AMOS 17 Aug 1998."
  4. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  5. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 18 Jun 1887, p3.
  6. [S64] Archives Office of Tasmania. Tasmanian Names Index.
  7. [S14] Newspaper - Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas.), Wed 27 Dec 1916, p1.
  8. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: HO107; Piece: 561; Book: 20; Civil Parish: Liverpool; County: Lancashire; Enumeration District: 21; Folio: 7; Page: 7; Line: 3; GSU roll: 438713."
  9. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: HO107; Piece: 2175; Folio: 377; Page: 49; GSU roll: 87168."
  10. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  11. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  12. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  13. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
Last Edited4 Aug 2019

Alexander James Chard

M, #17322, b. 1843, d. 1 Nov 1921
Birth*1843 
Marriage*1887 Spouse: Georgina Emily Shorthouse. VIC, Australia, #M3032.1
 
Marriage-Notice*18 Jun 1887 CHARD—SHORTHOUSE - By the Rev. Andrew Hardie, Alexander James Chard, youngest son of the late Samuel Chard, Stock Exchange, London, to Georgina Emiley Shorthouse, youngest daughter of the late George Shorthouse, shipbroker, Liverpool. Home papers please copy.2 
Widower23 Dec 1916Alexander James Chard became a widower upon the death of his wife Georgina Emily Shorthouse.3 
Death*1 Nov 1921 Fitzroy South, VIC, Australia, #D13917 (Age 78) [par Samuel CHARD].1 
Death-Notice*2 Nov 1921 CHARD - On the 1st November, at 78 Moor street, Fitzroy, Alexander J. Chard, aged 74 years. Home papers please copy.4 

Electoral Rolls (Australia) and Census (UK/IRL)

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1909146 Wattletree Road, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: traveller. With Georgina Emily Chard.5,6,7,8
1917146 Wattletree Road, Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: traveller.9

Grave

  • Brighton Cemetery, Caulfield South, VIC, Australia, Name:      Alexander James Chard
    Death Date:      1 Nov 192110

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 18 Jun 1887, p3.
  3. [S64] Archives Office of Tasmania. Tasmanian Names Index.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 2 Nov 1921, p1.
  5. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  6. [S113] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1913.
  7. [S115] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1915.
  8. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  9. [S117] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1917.
  10. [S38] Index of burials in the cemetery of Find a Grave,.
Last Edited4 Aug 2019

Annie Elizabeth Shorthouse

F, #17323, b. 1836
Father*George Shorthouse b. 5 Jun 1808, d. 29 Jan 1858
Mother*Ann Margaret Kaighen b. 1810, d. Jul 1876
Married NameScott. 
Birth*1836 Liverpool, Lancashire, England, baptised 20 Apr 1836 Saint Peter, Liverpool.1 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel19 Oct 1852 Sailing with George Shorthouse, Ann Margaret Shorthouse, Georgina Emily Shorthouse, Alfred George Shorthouse, Charles James Shorthouse to Port Phillip, VIC, Australia. Ship S S Ottillia departed Birkenhead Cheshire on 17 Jul 1852. Sailing with parents George & Mrs Shorthouse, and siblings Anne (Annie Elizabeth?), Georgina, George (Charlie J.)2
Marriage*1861 Spouse: John Francis Scott. VIC, Australia, #M2758. Also registered #M285/1862.3
 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelJul 1870 Sailing with John Francis Scott, Eliza Annie Georgina Scott, Josephine Francis Scott, Julia Florence Scott to London, England. Ship Superb
Mrs Scott - Age 34.4 

Electoral Rolls (Australia) and Census (UK/IRL)

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
6 Jun 1841Pembroke Place, Liverpool, Lancashire, England(Head of Household) George Shorthouse;
Age 5 - as Anna
Member(s) of Household: Ann Margaret Shorthouse Georgina Emily Shorthouse5
30 Mar 18518 Beckwith Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England(Head of Household) George Shorthouse;
Age 15
Member(s) of Household: Ann Margaret Shorthouse, Georgina Emily Shorthouse, Alfred George Shorthouse, Charles James Shorthouse6
2 Apr 187118 Magdalene Terrace, Hastings, Sussex, England(Head of Household) John Francis Scott;
Age 32
Member(s) of Household: Eliza Annie Georgina Scott, Josephine Francis Scott, Julia Florence Scott7
3 Apr 18812 Tapestry House Queens Hd Alley, Mortlake, Surrey, England(Head of Household) John Francis Scott;
Age 42
Member(s) of Household: Annie Elizabeth Scott8
2 Apr 19119 Alexandra Road, Mortlake, Surrey, EnglandHead of Household: Annie Elizabeth Scott. Age 75 - Private Means - Widow. In the household is also John Flanagan, aged 10 - friend
Member(s) of Household: Annie Elizabeth Scott.9

Citations

  1. [S187] FamilySearch.
  2. [S61] Upper Beaconsfield History Archive ,"Information from Pamela J AMOS 17 Aug 1998."
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  4. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Outward Shipping, p4.
  5. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: HO107; Piece: 561; Book: 20; Civil Parish: Liverpool; County: Lancashire; Enumeration District: 21; Folio: 7; Page: 7; Line: 3; GSU roll: 438713."
  6. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: HO107; Piece: 2175; Folio: 377; Page: 49; GSU roll: 87168."
  7. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: RG10; Piece: 1032; Folio: 49; Page: 35; GSU roll: 827476."
  8. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: RG11; Piece: 846; Folio: 46; Page: 9; GSU roll: 1341201."
  9. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1911 census: Class: RG14; Piece: 3610; Schedule Number: 93."
Last Edited4 Aug 2019

John Francis Scott

M, #17324, b. 1825, d. Dec 1888
Birth*1825 Lancashire, England. 
Marriage*1861 Spouse: Annie Elizabeth Shorthouse. VIC, Australia, #M2758. Also registered #M285/1862.1
 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelJul 1870 Sailing with Annie Elizabeth Scott, Eliza Annie Georgina Scott, Josephine Francis Scott, Julia Florence Scott to London, England. Ship Superb
Age 35.2 
Death*Dec 1888 Possible death: Dec Q [Richmond S.] (Age 63) 2a 215.3 

Electoral Rolls (Australia) and Census (UK/IRL)

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
2 Apr 187118 Magdalene Terrace, Hastings, Sussex, EnglandHead of Household: John Francis Scott. Age 46 - Annuitant
Member(s) of Household: Annie Elizabeth Scott, Eliza Annie Georgina Scott, Josephine Francis Scott, Julia Florence Scott.4
3 Apr 18812 Tapestry House Queens Hd Alley, Mortlake, Surrey, EnglandHead of Household: John Francis Scott. Age 56 - Annuitant
Member(s) of Household: Annie Elizabeth Scott Annie Elizabeth Scott.5

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Outward Shipping, p4.
  3. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  4. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: RG10; Piece: 1032; Folio: 49; Page: 35; GSU roll: 827476."
  5. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: RG11; Piece: 846; Folio: 46; Page: 9; GSU roll: 1341201."
Last Edited4 Aug 2019

William Robert Looker

M, #17338, b. 14 Sep 1823, d. 7 Jun 1900
Birth*14 Sep 1823 Kensington, London, England.1 
Marriage*19 Feb 1848 Spouse: Margaret Anne Read. St John's Parish Church, New Town, TAS, Australia, C of E ceremony; Witnesses - Mary Looker, William Looker, CE Davies, Josiah Spode.1
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel9 Mar 1865 Sailing with Margaret Anne Looker Henry John Looker to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Vessel "Wellesley"; accompanied by family and two servants.1
 
(Transfer to) Land-UBeac2 Jun 1883 PAK-94. Transfer from Margaret Officer to Frank Suetonius Officer William Robert Looker. 314a 1r 13p.2 
(Transfer from) Land-UBeac18 Dec 1889 PAK-94. Transfer from Frank Suetonius Officer William Robert Looker to William Brisbane. 314a 1r 13p (per 14.1.1891 changed to 313a ?r 3p.)3 
Land-Note*17 Sep 1890 PAK-36 (part): Mortgagee: William Robert Looker Hussey Malone Chomley. Mortgage No 116599. Caveat No 30345 was lodged 29 Apr 1896 affecting Mortgage. Mortgagor was Solomon Reece.4 
Death*7 Jun 1900 Cheltenham, VIC, Australia, #D5045 (Age 77) [par William LOOKER & Mary].5 
Death-Notice*8 Jun 1900 LOOKER.—On the 7th June, at his residence, Mentone, William Robert Looker, aged 77 years.6 

Family

 Margaret Anne Read b. b Jan 1827, d. 17 Nov 1911
Child 1.Henry John Looker b. 1858, d. 1934

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, cherdy1.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1394-783 - William Robert Looker of Number 56 Little Collins Street West Melbourne Station Agent and Frank Suetonius Officer of Denby Road Armadale, Clerk in the Union Bank of Australia - proprietors - C/T 1466-018.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1394-783 - William Brisbane of Collins Street Melbourne Timber Merchant.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1448-411 - Mortgage No 116599. Caveat No 30345 was lodged 29 Apr 1896 affecting Mortgage.
  5. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  6. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 8 Jun 1900, p1.
Last Edited8 Jun 2022

Margaret Anne Read

F, #17339, b. b Jan 1827, d. 17 Nov 1911
Father*George Frederick Read
Mother*Margaret Terry
Married NameLooker. 
Birth*b Jan 1827 New Town, TAS, Australia.1 
Marriage*19 Feb 1848 Spouse: William Robert Looker. St John's Parish Church, New Town, TAS, Australia, C of E ceremony; Witnesses - Mary Looker, William Looker, CE Davies, Josiah Spode.1
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel9 Mar 1865 Sailing with William Robert Looker Henry John Looker to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Vessel "Wellesley"; accompanied by family and two servants.1
 
Widow7 Jun 1900Margaret Anne Read became a widow upon the death of her husband William Robert Looker.2 
Death*17 Nov 1911 Mentone, VIC, Australia.1 
Death-Notice*18 Nov 1911 LOOKER.—On the 17th November, at her late residence, Beach-road, Mentone, Margaret Anne, widow of the late W. R. Looker, aged 84 years.3 

Family

 William Robert Looker b. 14 Sep 1823, d. 7 Jun 1900
Child 1.Henry John Looker b. 1858, d. 1934

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, cherdy1.
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 18 Nov 1911, p13.
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George Frederick Read

M, #17340
Marriage*24 Nov 1824 Spouse: Margaret Terry. Hobart, TAS, Australia.1
 

Family

 Margaret Terry
Children 1.Margaret Anne Read+ b. b Jan 1827, d. 17 Nov 1911
 2.Martha Read+ b. 1832, d. 18 Nov 1917

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, cherdy1.
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NOTE

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Some individuals may be featured because members of their family were associated with the Upper Beaconsfield area, even though they themselves never lived here.