Richard Grice

M, #25144, d. 4 Nov 1882
Marriage*21 Aug 1844 Spouse: Ann Lavinia Hibberson. Sydney, NSW, Australia.
 
Death*4 Nov 1882 Fitzroy South, VIC, Australia, #D11794/1882 (Age 69) [par William GRICE & Sarah PARKE].1 
Death-Notice*6 Nov 1882 GRICE.— On the 4th November, at his residence, Victoria-parade, Richard Grice, aged 69 years.2 

Family

Ann Lavinia Hibberson b. 30 Aug 1822, d. 17 Nov 1905
Child 1.Richard Grice+ b. 1858, d. 6 Sep 1911

Citations

  1. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D11794/1882 - spouse HATTERSON, Ann Lavinia."
  2. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 6 Nov 1882, p1 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198570694
Last Edited26 Sep 2020

Ann Lavinia Hibberson

F, #25145, b. 30 Aug 1822, d. 17 Nov 1905
Married NameGrice. 
Birth*30 Aug 1822 Derbyshire, England.1 
Marriage*21 Aug 1844 Spouse: Richard Grice. Sydney, NSW, Australia.
 
Widow4 Nov 1882Ann Lavinia Hibberson became a widow upon the death of her husband Richard Grice.2 
Death*17 Nov 1905 

Family

Richard Grice d. 4 Nov 1882
Child 1.Richard Grice+ b. 1858, d. 6 Sep 1911

Newspaper-Articles

  • 20 Nov 1905: DEATH OF MRS. RICHARD GRICE.
    A wide circle of friends will hear with regret of the death of Mrs. Grice, widow of the late Mr. Richard Grice (of Messrs. Grice, Sumner and Co.), which took place on Friday last, at the age of 83 years. The late Mrs. Grice was born at "Bowden," Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire, on 30th August, 1822. She came to Australia in 1844 with her father and mother, the late Mr. and Mrs. Hibberson, and was married at St. James's Church, Sydney, on 21st August, 1844, to Mr. Richard Grice, of Melbourne, who arrived in Melbourne in 1839. Mr. Grice is remembered through out Victoria for his many and generous charitable actions, his name being on almost every charitable list in Melbourne.
    He was the greatest supporter of the Church of England in Victoria, and always the largest subscriber to the Bishop of Melbourne's Fund, his subscriptions never being less than £500 per annum regularly. At one time he regularly subscribed £1000 per annum, but finding in one year that the total donations from all other sources, including his £1000,came, to only £1350, he reduced his subscription to £500 per annum, in order, as he said, to induce the friends of the fund to take more interest in it. The fund has since been fairly liberally supported. Mrs. Grice kept up all her late husband's subscriptions to the charities, and in addition the Bishop of Melbourne's Fund has always received a cheque annually from her for £500. In her private charities no one knew what she dispensed, except that the amount was very large. Mrs. Grice many years ago endowed one of the cottages at the Old Colonists' Homes. Both the late Mr. and Mrs. Grice had a great objection to official notice being taken of their donations to any fund. The deceased lady enjoyed good health until about last February, when she was taken ill at her residence, Mornington, and had never been really well since. A few months ago she was seized with a slight stroke of paralysis. About three weeks ago she was taken worse, and her death occurred at Victoria-parade on Friday, at 11.40 a.m., when she passed away quietly and painlessly in her sleep.
    Mrs. Grice had had a family of twelve, six of whom survive her, viz., Messrs. James, John and Richard Grice, Mrs. J. A. Levey, Mrs. Sturges, who resides in England (the wife of Mr. Sturges, well known as A.D.C. to the late Lord Loch when Governor here) and Mrs. Elwel, who lives in England. The late Mrs. Grice visited England with her husband in 1846, and had since his death paid several visits to the old country.
    The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon at the Melbourne General Cemetery, the Rev. Mr. White, of Trinity Church, East Melbourne (for many years vicar at Mornington), officiating. A very quiet, plain hearse and coffin of oak were provided, and there were no mourning coaches, the deceased lady always having very strong objections to pomp and show at what she considered ought, to be religious ceremonies. The following were the pall bearers: — Mr. D. R. M'Gregor (vice-president of the Old Colonists' Association). Captain Logan, Mr. Justice Hodges, Mr. Albert Miller, Mr. J.L. Purves, Mr. Henry Henty, Mr. John Catto and the Rev. C. P. M. Bardin.3

Citations

  1. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 Nov 1905, p6 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/199423125
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D11794/1882 - spouse HATTERSON, Ann Lavinia."
  3. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Monday, 20 Nov 1905, p6 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/199423125
Last Edited26 Sep 2020

Louise Jane Currie

F, #25146, d. 30 Dec 1908
Probate (Will)* 110/279. Louise J GRICE Date of grant: 26 Feb 1909; Date of death: 30 Dec 1908; Occupation: Married; Residence: Berwick.1 
Married NameGrice. 
Marriage*16 Sep 1884 Spouse: Richard Grice. St George's Church, East St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M4683/1884.2
 
Marriage-Notice*20 Sep 1884 GRICE—CURRIE.—On the 16th inst., at St. George's Church, East St. Kilda, by the Rev. Samuel Robinson, Richard, third son of the late Richard Grice, of Melbourne, to Louise Jane, second daughter of John L. Currie, of Larra.3 
Death*30 Dec 1908 Brunswick, VIC, Australia, #D12699/1908 (Age 50) [par John Ian CURRIE & Louise JOHNSTONE].4 
Death-Notice*9 Jan 1909 GRICE.—On the 30th December, at Eirruc, Berwick, Louise Jean (Lula), wife of Richard Grice.5 

Grave

  • Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Louise Jane Grice 1908 aged 50 wife of Richard, dau of L.L. Currie
    Richard Grice 1911 aged 53 hus of Louisa Jane, son of Richard
    also a stillborn daughter6

Newspaper-Articles

  • 20 Feb 1893: GRICE.—On the 16th inst., at Eirrac, Berwick the wife of Richard Grice of a daughter (stillborn). Richard Grice7

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 430, item 110/279
    VPRS 28/ P3 unit 7, item 110/279.
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 20 Sep 1884, p1 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/6057857
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  5. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 Jan 1909, p60 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/141797047
  6. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-647 Grice Louisa J. F 50 31/12/1908 446
    4-647-B Grice R. M 52 13/09/1911 480
    4-647 Grice 0 18/02/1893 258.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 20 Feb 1893, p1 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8517115
Last Edited26 Sep 2020

James Robert Ferguson

M, #25150, b. 1881, d. 13 May 1946
Birth*1881 Pakenham, VIC, Australia. 
Land-Berwick*23 Jan 1912 BER-Crown-18 (tx 68793). Transfer from Richard Grice to James Robert Ferguson. 3r 39p - now corner Gloucester Avenue and Reserve Street - transferred by executors.1 
Death*13 May 1946 Murrumbeena, VIC, Australia, #D4521/1946 (Age 65) [par Robert FERGUSON & Marion DALGLISH].2 
Land-Note*28 Mar 1947 BER-Crown-18 (tx 68793). Red Ink No 4437342. James Robert Ferguson (herein called James Ferguson) died on 13 May 1946. Probate of his will has been granted to Charlotte Ferguson of 15 Packer Street Murrumbeena Widow.3 

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1016-151 - James Ferguson of Reserve Street Berwick Engine Driver.
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4521/1946 - born PAKENHAM."
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1016-151 - Red Ink No 4437342. James Robert Ferguson (herein called James Ferguson) died on 13 May 1946. Probate of his will has been granted to Charlotte Ferguson of 15 Packer Street Murrumbeena Widow.
Last Edited26 Sep 2020

William Pearson

M, #25152, b. 25 Jun 1864, d. 31 Mar 1919
Father*William Pearson b. 20 Sep 1818, d. 10 Aug 1893
Mother*Elizabeth Laura Travers b. 25 Sep 1837, d. 26 Jun 1896
Birth*25 Jun 1864 Kilmany-Park, VIC, Australia, #B17790/1864.1 
Birth-Notice*5 Jul 1864 PEARSON.—On the 25th ult., at Kilmany-park, Gipps Land, the wife of William Pearson, Esq., of a son.2 
Marriage*1887 Spouse: Emily Sophia Gooch. VIC, Australia, #M291/1887.3
 
Parliament*1 Sep 1896 Legislative Council, Electorate: Gippsland, 1 Sep 1896 to 1 Oct 1916, (By-election.)4 
Land-Berwick*7 Dec 1911 BER-Crown-17.18 (tx 660384). Transfer from Richard Grice to William Pearson, Agar Wynne, Hampton Alexander Gooch. 66 ft frontage to Station Street x 650 ft. This piece of land was transferred by the executors of Richard Grice's will, and was valued at £30 in the probate. It was fenced but had no other improvements.5 
Land-Berwick13 Nov 1912 BER-Crown-17.18 (tx 660384). Transfer from William Pearson to Agar Wynne Hampton Alexander Gooch. Now only two proprietors.6 
Death*31 Mar 1919 Sale, VIC, Australia, #D9338/1919 (Age 54.)7 

Newspaper-Articles

  • ;William Pearson The article reads: MR. PEARSON, M.L.C. RESIGNING HIS SEAT.
    SALE, Sunday.—Mr William Pearson, M.L.C., who has returned from a two years' trip to the old country will probably go there again. He intends to resign from the Legislative Council. Mr George W. Davis, of Sale son of the late Mr George Davis, M.L.C., is mentioned as a candidate in the Liberal interest.8
  • 3 Apr 1919: OBITUARY. THE LATE WILLIAM PEARSON.
    The news of the passing away, rather suddenly, of Mr. William Pearson, at his residence, Kilmany Park, on Monday morning last, occasioned widespread regret throughout the district. Early in the morning Mr. Pearson was about his home as usual, but his heart suddenly failed him, and he passed peacefully away before the arrival of Drs. Macdonald, Hagenauer, and Campbell. The deceased gentleman was the third son of the late Hon. William Pearson, one of the early and highly esteemed pioneers of Gippsland, and the Kilmany Park property has been in the family's possession for three score and a half years. Mr. Pearson was at one time the owner of Bonegilla Station, near Wodonga, which he sold on succeeding to the Kilmany Park Estate. He was keenly interested in sport generally, and at times had a horse in training. At one time he was President of the Sale Turf Club. At the time of the visit of His Majesty the King to Victoria, close on 20 years ago, Kilmany Park was placed at His Majesty's disposal as a shooting box, and on the occasion of his visit there His Majesty was entertained at afternoon tea by Mr. and Mrs. Pearson.
    Mr. Pearson's death was not altogether unexpected, as he had been in indifferent health for some time. He had only lately returned from England, where he had been to see his only son, Roy, who is still on active service with the British army in France. Besides the soldier son, the widow and two daughters survive Mr. Pearson. One of the daughters is the widow of the late Captain Jackson, who was killed in action. His surviving brothers are Messrs. John and Alex. Pearson, of Berwick and Glenroy, respectively. The deceased gentleman took an active part in the public life of Sale. For some time he was a member of the Sale Borough and Rosedale Shire Councils. He was also an ex-President of the North Gippsland Agricultural Society, with which body he was associated for a considerable number of years. Deceased represented the Gippsland Province in the Legislative Council from 1896 to 1916, being succeeded by the Hon. G. M. Davis. His father represented the same province from 1881 to 1893. He was 54 years of age.
    By Mr. Pearson's death the Diocese of Gippsland is deprived of one of its pillars. He has been a member of the Trusts Corporation since its inception, and for many years was chairman of committees of the Synod. In public, as in private life, he was a concientious and honourable man, and was of a retiring disposition.
    The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Tuesday afternoon, the interment taking place in the Sale Cemetery. The chief mourners were deceased's brothers Messrs. J. and A. Pearson, and his brothers in-law, Messrs. Gooch Bros. The Sale Borough Council was represented by the Mayor, councillors, and the town clerk, and the Council of the Diocese of Gippsland by the chancellor, Mr. P. P. Sergeant; advocate, Mr. William Bruce; registrar, Mr. C. W. Bell, and Messrs. L. C. Treloar, E. R. M'Quie, and A. L. Johnson. The Cathedral Chapter was represented by Messrs. R. J. Cherry, G. Walker, R. Williams, and E. Phipps, senr. The burial service was conducted by the Bishop of Gippsland, assisted by the Rev. R.. G. Nichol, warden of the Divinity Hostel. In an impressive address his Lordship referred in eloquent terms to the life of the deceased, and various traits in his character.
    The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. L. Jensen & Co.9

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "reg Sale."
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 5 Jul 1864, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5750386
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  4. [S186] Website Victorian Parliament Find a Member (https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/member-search) "https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/about/…."
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1348-580 - C/T 3534-714 - The Honorable William Pearson of Kilmany Park Sale M.L.C, Agar Wynne of 421Collins Street Melbourne Gentleman, and Hampton Alexander Gooch of Kilmany Park Sale Gentleman - joint proprietors.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3534-714 - Agar Wynne of 421Collins Street Melbourne Gentleman, and Hampton Alexander Gooch of Kilmany Park Sale Gentleman - joint proprietors.
  7. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 17 May 1915, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1517546
  9. [S14] Newspaper - Gippsland Times (Vic.), Thu 3 Apr 1919, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65330524
Last Edited5 Jun 2021

Dora Gipson

F, #25153
Land-Berwick21 Nov 1933 BER-Crown-17.18 (tx 781471), Station Street. Transfer from Agar Wynne Hampton Alexander Gooch to Dora Gipson. Frontage 58' 8" to Station Street.1 
Land-Berwick*21 Nov 1933 BER-Crown-17.18 (tx 660384). Transfer from Agar Wynne Hampton Alexander Gooch to Dora Gipson. 66 ft frontage to Station Street x 650 ft.2 
Land-Berwick*29 Mar 1934 BER-Crown-17.18 (tx 660384), Station Street. Transfer from Dora Gipson to George Lindsay Wilson. See C/T 5890-891. Part of property facing Station Street (66 ft x 241 ft 6 in.)3 

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3905-903 - Dora Gipson of St Margaret's School Mayfield Avenue Malvern Schoolmistress.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3534-714 - Dora Gipson of St Margaret's School Mayfield Avenue Malvern Schoolmistress.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3534-714 - George Lindsay Wilson - C/T 5890-891.
Last Edited26 Sep 2020

Fred William Trethowan

M, #25155, b. 1870, d. 1943
Father*Edwin Trethowan b. 1837, d. 1882
Mother*Elizabeth Ann Grigg d. 1926
Birth*1870 
Land-Berwick*5 Feb 1901 BER-Crown-17.18 (tx 237404). Transfer from Elizabeth Ann Trethowan to Fred William Trethowan. 3a.1 
Land-Berwick*11 Jun 1903 BER-Crown-17.18 (tx 237404). Transfer from Fred William Trethowan to John Norman Matheson. 3a.2 
Death*1943 Coburg, VIC, Australia, #D6795/1943 (Age 73) [par Edwin TRETHOWAN & Elizabeth GRIGG].3 

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2092-372 - Fred William Trethowan of Berwick Gentleman.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2092-372 - John Norman Matheson of Tarrangower Traralgon Estate Agent.
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D6795/1943 - born DRYSDALE."
Last Edited26 Sep 2020

John Norman Matheson

M, #25156
Land-Berwick*11 Jun 1903 BER-Crown-17.18 (tx 237404). Transfer from Fred William Trethowan to John Norman Matheson. 3a.1 
Land-Berwick*30 Jul 1906 BER-Crown-17.18 (tx 237404). Transfer from John Norman Matheson to Catherine Mary Hartley. 3a.2 

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2092-372 - John Norman Matheson of Tarrangower Traralgon Estate Agent.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2092-372 - Catherine Mary Hartley the wife of Frank Gerard Hartley of Berwick Auctioneer.
Last Edited26 Sep 2020

Catherine Mary Lube

F, #25157, b. 1865, d. 1939
Married NameHartley. 
Birth*1865 At Sea. 
Marriage*21 Nov 1888 Spouse: Frank Gerard Hartley. St Peter and Paul's Church, South Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #M7574/1888.1
 
Marriage-Notice*15 Dec 1888 HARTLEY—LUBE. —On the 21st ult., at St. Peter and Paul's Church, South Melbourne, by the Rev. Dean O'Driscoll, Frank Gerard, youngest son of Edgar Hartley, Esq., to Katie, eldest daughter of John B. Lube, Esq., of South Melbourne.2 
Land-Berwick30 Jul 1906 BER-Crown-17.18 (tx 237404). Transfer from John Norman Matheson to Catherine Mary Hartley. 3a.3 
Land-Berwick*17 Mar 1911 BER-Crown-17.18 (tx 237404). Transfer from Catherine Mary Lube to Richard Grice. 3a.4 
Widow1929Catherine Mary Lube became a widow upon the death of her husband Frank Gerard Hartley.5 
Death*1939 Malvern East, VIC, Australia, #D4717/1939 (Age 74) [par John TUBE & Margaret CARPENTER].6 

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 15 Dec 1888, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/6912795
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2092-372 - Catherine Mary Hartley the wife of Frank Gerard Hartley of Berwick Auctioneer.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2092-372 - Richard Grice - C/T 3533-522.
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  6. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4717/1939 - born AT SEA."
Last Edited26 Sep 2020

Annie Barbara Herbertson

F, #25158, b. 1870, d. 1945
Birth*1870 Creswick, VIC, Australia, #B15166/1870 (par John HERBERTSON & Agnes Brown GRANT) - as Annie Barbara HERBERTSON.1 
Death*1945 Ballarat, VIC, Australia, #D19754/1945 (Age 75) (par John Pringle HERBERTSON & Agnes GRANT) - as Annie Barbara HERBERTSON.2 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 27 Mar 1912: REV COLE, Church of England, Berwick, and Miss HIBBERSTON, who were each left £100 (one hundred pounds) in codicil of the will of the late Richard Grice, of Wonalta, Berwick, send Address to F. HAYHOW, Victoria Coffee Palace, Collins-street. Richard Grice, Rev Alfred James Cole3

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B15166/1870 (par John HERBERTSON & Agnes Brown GRANT) - as Annie Barbara HERBERTSON, Birth registered at Cres, Australia."
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D19754/1945 (Age 75) (par John Pringle HERBERTSON & Agnes GRANT) - as Annie Barbara HERBERTSON, born Creswick. Death registered at Ballarat, Australia."
  3. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Mar 1912, p1 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/197396899
Last Edited9 Feb 2022

Charles Edward Kent

M, #25159, b. 1879, d. 16 Jan 1923
Father*Anthony Burdon Kent b. 1843, d. 11 Dec 1924
Mother*Mary Ann Hillbrick b. 1851, d. 12 Jan 1933
Probate (Will)* 187/827. Charles E KENT Date of grant: 29 Mar 1923; Date of death: 16 Jan 1923; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Narre Warren
199/545. Charles E KENT Date of grant: 04 Feb 1925; Date of death: 16 Jan 1923; Occupation: Farmer; Residence: Narre Warren.1 
Birth*1879 Narre Warren, VIC, Australia, #B610/1880 [par Anthony B KENT & Marie Anne HILLBRICH] - reg Berwick.2 
Land-Berwick*4 Apr 1905 BER-Crown-17.18 (tx 104369), Station Street. Transfer from Anthony Burdon Kent to Charles Edward Kent Norman Archibald Kent. 3a 0r 0p - C/T 3043-583.3 
Death*16 Jan 1923 Melbourne East, VIC, Australia, #D2398/1923 (Age 44.)4 
Death-Notice*18 Jan 1923 KENT. — On the 16th January (result of accident), Charles Edward, the beloved third son, of Anthony and Mary Kent of "Oatlands," Narre warren, loving brother of Tillie, Ada, Dolly, and Robert, aged 44. (Private interment.)
At rest.
KENT.—On the 16th January (result of accident) Charles Edward, the loving brother of Robert, and brother-in-law of Bertha, beloved uncle of Dorothy, Lloyd and Nancy.
At rest.5 
Inquest25 Jan 1923Inquest held 1923/91. Charles Edward KENT Cause of death: Bullet wound to the head accidentally received; Location of inquest: Melbourne morgue; Date of inquest: 25 Jan 1923.6 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 18 Jan 1923: PECULIAR SHOOTING FATALITY. FARMER KILLS HIMSELF INSTEAD OF OPOSSUMS.
    The body of Charles C. Kent, aged 45, a farmer, of Oaklands, near Narre Warren, Gippsland, was taken to the Morgue to-day. It appears that Kent was troubled by opossums climbing over his house, and rising on Monday night be took his gun and climbed a tree to shoot them. Next morning he was found at the foot of the tree shot through the head, while the gun still remained up the tree. He was removed to a private hospital, but failed to survive his injuries. (Melbourne, Wednesday.)7
  • 26 Jan 1923: An Unfortunate Accident. FARMER'S MISHAP WITH A GUN.
    An inquest was held before the City Coroner at the Morgue yesterday, on the body of Charles Athlee Kent, farmer, of Narre Warren. Evidence was given to show that deceased, clad in a pyjama suit and coat and trousers, was found lying at the foot of a tree on his property on the morning of 16th January. A fractured rifle was suspended in the branches, and deceased, who had a powder-marked bullet wound in one temple, was holding an electric torch. It was his custom to shoot opossums, which frequent the tree, a Moreton Bay fig tree, under which he was found.
    The Coroner said it looked like an accident. It was possible that deceased had tried to dislodge an opossum and slipped; the gun catching in the fork of the tree, and exploding as he fell. He accordingly found a verdict of death by accident.8

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/ P3 unit 1501, item 199/545
    VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 705, item 199/545
    VPRS 28/ P3 unit 1303, item 187/827
    VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 670, item 187/827.
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B610/1880 [par Anthony B KENT & Marie Anne HILLBRICH] - reg Berwick."
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1362-399 - Charles Edward Kent and Norman Archibald Kent - see C/T 3043-583.
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D2398/1923 - born Narre Warren [par Anthony Burden KENT & Mary Annie HILLBRICK]."
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 18 Jan 1923, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1869681
  6. [S24] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 24/ P0 unit 1031, item 1923/91.
  7. [S14] Newspaper - The Ballarat Star (Vic.), Thu 18 Jan 1923, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/213540475
  8. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 26 Jan 1923, p11
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/203781218
Last Edited4 Oct 2020

Norman Archibald Kent

M, #25160, b. 1882
Father*Anthony Burdon Kent b. 1843, d. 11 Dec 1924
Mother*Mary Ann Hillbrick b. 1851, d. 12 Jan 1933
Birth*1882 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B13927/1882 - as Norman Archie KENT.1 
(Transfer to) Land-Berwick4 Apr 1905 BER-Crown-17.18 (tx 104369), Station Street. Transfer from Anthony Burdon Kent to Charles Edward Kent Norman Archibald Kent. 3a 0r 0p - C/T 3043-583.2 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1362-399 - Charles Edward Kent and Norman Archibald Kent - see C/T 3043-583.
Last Edited4 Oct 2020

Olive Kate Gooch

F, #25161, b. 1871, d. 18 Jan 1925
Father*George Cornelius Gooch b. 24 Sep 1837, d. 21 Nov 1915
Mother*Emily Mason Richman
Married NamePearson. 
Birth*1871 Adelaide, SA, Australia, #B91/468.1 
Marriage*20 Nov 1895 Spouse: John Benward Pearson. Sale, VIC, Australia, #M5670/1895.2
 
Marriage-Notice*25 Nov 1895 PEARSON—GOOCH.—On the 20th inst., at Sale, by the Rev. Canon Watson, John B. Pearson, second son The late Hon. Wm Pearson, of Kilmany-park, to Olive Kate, third daughter of Mr G. C. Gooch, of Benacre, Sale.3 
Land-Note*1912 Paid rates for H + 7a BER-18 (pt) £100.4 
Death*18 Jan 1925 Geelong, VIC, Australia, #D1587/1925 (Age 53) [par George Cornelius GOOCH & Emily Mason RICHMAN].5 
Death-Notice*22 Jan 1925 PEARSON.—On the 18th January, 1925, at her residence, 39 Aphrasia Street, Newton, Geelong, Olive Kate, wife of J. B. Pearson, formerly of Berwick and Sale, and daughter of the late G. C. and E. M. Gooch, of Sale and South Australia. Interred privately at Burwood Cemetery on January 19, 1925.
ALEC MUNRO, Funeral Director, 24 Ryrie street, Geelong.6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1919Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With John Benward Pearson.7

Grave

  • 4-069-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Olive Kate Pearson died 1925 aged 54 wife of John Benward
    John Benward died 1925 aged 59 husband of Olive Kate8

Newspaper-Articles

  • 30 Nov 1895: PEARSON-GOOCH.
    The marriage of Mr. John Benward Pearson, second surviving son of the late Mr. William Pearson, M.L.C., Kilmany-park, Sale, and Miss Olive Kate Gooch, third daughter of Mr. G. C. Gooch, Benacre, Sale, took place on November 20, at St. Paul's Church, Sale, at a quarter to 2 p.m., the Rev. Canon Watson officiating. The service was fully choral, and the church was decorated with white flowers by friends of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore cream silk lustre, trimmed with chiffon and lace; white hat, trimmed with tips and chiffon; a diamond crescent, gift of the bridegroom, and turquoise and diamond pendant, gift of Mrs. W. Pearson, the bride's sister.
    She carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Gooch (sister of the bride), Miss Margaret Pearson (sister of the bridegroom), and Miss Agnes Thompson. They were in cream muslin over yellow foundations, trimmed with lace and white satin ribbons; large picture hats of black lace trimmed with yellow daffodils and rosette; shower bouquets of yellow and red carnations (gifts of the bridegroom). They wore topaz heart pendants, also the bridegroom's gifts. The best man was Major Pearson (cousin of the bridegroom). Mr. Alex. H. Gooch (brother of the bride) and Mr. Gould acted as groomsmen.
    After the ceremony a reception was held at Benacre, the guests numbering about sixty. Subsequently, wedding tea was served. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. W. Pearson gave a dance at Kilmany-park. The going-away dress was a tailor-made cloth costume, with vest of blue silk and guipure; small brown hat to match. The honeymoon is being passed in Tasmania. Following are the presents:—Mother of bride, diamond brooch ; father of bride, dish covers ; brothers of bride, silver hot-water kettle and spirit lamp; sisters of bride, writing cabinet; Mr. and Mrs. W. Pearson, diamond and turquoise pendant and entree dishes; mother of bridegroom, chest of plate, cruets, cream and sugar stand, and house linen; Miss Margaret Pearson, pearl pendant; Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Gellion, biscuit, cheese, and butter dish (silver); Miss Mary Gooch, silver peppercastors; Mr. Charles Gellion, asparagus tray and tongs ; Mr David Gellion, cake basket; Mr. Aleck B. Pearson, butter dish ; Mrs. A. Leake (Tasmania), silver bread platter and knife; Mr. and Mrs. Bushe, fruit spoons; Mr. H. J. Richman, cheque; Mr. W. Richman, cheque; Dr. Forbes, table napkin rings; Dr. and Mrs. Macdonald, music stand; Mrs. and the Misses English, afternoon tea spoons; Mr. Peck, table; Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, flower stand; Miss E. Bruce, Dresden china tea pot; Mr. Neil, picture (oil-painting); Mr. Calder (Walhalla), fruit spoons; Mr. and Mrs. Campbell (Wodonga), fruit spoons; Mr. and Miss Paul (England), case silver spoons; Mr. and Mrs. Scott, fruit and cream stand; Mrs. C. Gooch, chased scent bottle; Mr. and Mrs. H. Harrison, jardinieres; Mrs. Short, painted photo frame; Miss Olive Embling, cushion; Mr. and Mrs. Paterson, salt cellars; Misses Campbell, writing case; Mr. Towsey, scented sachet; Mr. J. M. Richman (Adelaide), cheque; Misses Coverdale, painted plaque; Mr. I. Rawlings, case nut crackers and grape scissors; Dr. and Mrs. Browne, epergne; Miss Gellion, button book; Miss White, crumb scoop, silver; Miss Agnes Thompson, painted photo frame; Miss M. Thompson, painted photo frame; Mrs. J. King; Coalport vases; Mr. and Mrs. Cavenagh, royal Clarence vases; Mr. and Mrs. Farran (Warrnambool), silver table lamp; Mr. and Mrs. Bell, picture; Mr. and Mrs. Borthwick, jardinieres; Mr. and Mrs. Coulson, bread knife and cheese scoop; Mr. W. M. and the Misses Bruce, silver-mounted hunting crop; Mr. and Mrs. Cain, jam dish; Dr. and Mrs. Embling, Dutch ware on salver; Mr. and Mrs. Sillett, jam dish, silver; Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Howitt, jardiniere; the Misses Howitt, Coalport vases; Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Whittakers, Coalport vases; Miss G. Woods, Adelaide, Toby china vases; Mr. and Mrs. E. Dawson (Walhalla), silver bread platter; Mr. and Mrs. Eagleton, lizard-skin purse; Mr. and Mrs. J. Hamilton, silver table lamps; Miss Tracy, afternoon tea-table; Long Tunnel employes (Walhalla), tea and coffee service; Kilmany-park estate employes, silver candlesticks and vases; Tillie and Maggie (Benacre), serviette rings; J. Walsh, hat rack; Dorothea, Lizzie, and Mary (Kilmany-park), tray. John Benward Pearson9

Citations

  1. [S63] South Australian Government. BDM Index South Australia.
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 25 Nov 1895, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8881913
  4. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965.
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  6. [S14] Newspaper - Gippsland Times (Vic.), 22 Jan 1925, p3 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/62567778
  7. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  8. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-069-B Pearson Olive K. F 0 20/07/1907 424
    4-069-A Pearson Olive K. F 53 19/01/1925 738
    4-069-A Pearson John B.      M 53 21/08/1925 744
    4-069-B Pearson [John G.] M 34 30/03/1938 991.
  9. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 30 Nov 1895, p41
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/139718183
Last Edited5 Jun 2021

John Benward Pearson

M, #25162, b. 9 Dec 1866, d. 20 Aug 1925
Father*William Pearson b. 20 Sep 1818, d. 10 Aug 1893
Mother*Elizabeth Laura Travers b. 25 Sep 1837, d. 26 Jun 1896
Birth*9 Dec 1866 Kilmany-Park, VIC, Australia, #B4389/1867.1 
Birth-Notice*13 Dec 1866 PEARSON.—On the 9th inst., at Kilmany-park, Gipps Land, the wife of Wm. Pearson, Esq., of a son.2 
Marriage*20 Nov 1895 Spouse: Olive Kate Gooch. Sale, VIC, Australia, #M5670/1895.3
 
Marriage-Notice*25 Nov 1895 PEARSON—GOOCH.—On the 20th inst., at Sale, by the Rev. Canon Watson, John B. Pearson, second son The late Hon. Wm Pearson, of Kilmany-park, to Olive Kate, third daughter of Mr G. C. Gooch, of Benacre, Sale.4 
Widower18 Jan 1925John Benward Pearson became a widower upon the death of his wife Olive Kate Gooch.5 
Death*20 Aug 1925 Geelong, VIC, Australia, #D9602/1925 (Age 59) [par William PEARSON & Eliza Laura TRAVERS].5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1919Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: grazier. With Olive Kate Pearson.6

Grave

  • 4-069-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Olive Kate Pearson died 1925 aged 54 wife of John Benward
    John Benward died 1925 aged 59 husband of Olive Kate7

Newspaper-Articles

  • 30 Nov 1895: PEARSON-GOOCH.
    The marriage of Mr. John Benward Pearson, second surviving son of the late Mr. William Pearson, M.L.C., Kilmany-park, Sale, and Miss Olive Kate Gooch, third daughter of Mr. G. C. Gooch, Benacre, Sale, took place on November 20, at St. Paul's Church, Sale, at a quarter to 2 p.m., the Rev. Canon Watson officiating. The service was fully choral, and the church was decorated with white flowers by friends of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore cream silk lustre, trimmed with chiffon and lace; white hat, trimmed with tips and chiffon; a diamond crescent, gift of the bridegroom, and turquoise and diamond pendant, gift of Mrs. W. Pearson, the bride's sister.
    She carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Gooch (sister of the bride), Miss Margaret Pearson (sister of the bridegroom), and Miss Agnes Thompson. They were in cream muslin over yellow foundations, trimmed with lace and white satin ribbons; large picture hats of black lace trimmed with yellow daffodils and rosette; shower bouquets of yellow and red carnations (gifts of the bridegroom). They wore topaz heart pendants, also the bridegroom's gifts. The best man was Major Pearson (cousin of the bridegroom). Mr. Alex. H. Gooch (brother of the bride) and Mr. Gould acted as groomsmen.
    After the ceremony a reception was held at Benacre, the guests numbering about sixty. Subsequently, wedding tea was served. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. W. Pearson gave a dance at Kilmany-park. The going-away dress was a tailor-made cloth costume, with vest of blue silk and guipure; small brown hat to match. The honeymoon is being passed in Tasmania. Following are the presents:—Mother of bride, diamond brooch ; father of bride, dish covers ; brothers of bride, silver hot-water kettle and spirit lamp; sisters of bride, writing cabinet; Mr. and Mrs. W. Pearson, diamond and turquoise pendant and entree dishes; mother of bridegroom, chest of plate, cruets, cream and sugar stand, and house linen; Miss Margaret Pearson, pearl pendant; Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Gellion, biscuit, cheese, and butter dish (silver); Miss Mary Gooch, silver peppercastors; Mr. Charles Gellion, asparagus tray and tongs ; Mr David Gellion, cake basket; Mr. Aleck B. Pearson, butter dish ; Mrs. A. Leake (Tasmania), silver bread platter and knife; Mr. and Mrs. Bushe, fruit spoons; Mr. H. J. Richman, cheque; Mr. W. Richman, cheque; Dr. Forbes, table napkin rings; Dr. and Mrs. Macdonald, music stand; Mrs. and the Misses English, afternoon tea spoons; Mr. Peck, table; Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, flower stand; Miss E. Bruce, Dresden china tea pot; Mr. Neil, picture (oil-painting); Mr. Calder (Walhalla), fruit spoons; Mr. and Mrs. Campbell (Wodonga), fruit spoons; Mr. and Miss Paul (England), case silver spoons; Mr. and Mrs. Scott, fruit and cream stand; Mrs. C. Gooch, chased scent bottle; Mr. and Mrs. H. Harrison, jardinieres; Mrs. Short, painted photo frame; Miss Olive Embling, cushion; Mr. and Mrs. Paterson, salt cellars; Misses Campbell, writing case; Mr. Towsey, scented sachet; Mr. J. M. Richman (Adelaide), cheque; Misses Coverdale, painted plaque; Mr. I. Rawlings, case nut crackers and grape scissors; Dr. and Mrs. Browne, epergne; Miss Gellion, button book; Miss White, crumb scoop, silver; Miss Agnes Thompson, painted photo frame; Miss M. Thompson, painted photo frame; Mrs. J. King; Coalport vases; Mr. and Mrs. Cavenagh, royal Clarence vases; Mr. and Mrs. Farran (Warrnambool), silver table lamp; Mr. and Mrs. Bell, picture; Mr. and Mrs. Borthwick, jardinieres; Mr. and Mrs. Coulson, bread knife and cheese scoop; Mr. W. M. and the Misses Bruce, silver-mounted hunting crop; Mr. and Mrs. Cain, jam dish; Dr. and Mrs. Embling, Dutch ware on salver; Mr. and Mrs. Sillett, jam dish, silver; Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Howitt, jardiniere; the Misses Howitt, Coalport vases; Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Whittakers, Coalport vases; Miss G. Woods, Adelaide, Toby china vases; Mr. and Mrs. E. Dawson (Walhalla), silver bread platter; Mr. and Mrs. Eagleton, lizard-skin purse; Mr. and Mrs. J. Hamilton, silver table lamps; Miss Tracy, afternoon tea-table; Long Tunnel employes (Walhalla), tea and coffee service; Kilmany-park estate employes, silver candlesticks and vases; Tillie and Maggie (Benacre), serviette rings; J. Walsh, hat rack; Dorothea, Lizzie, and Mary (Kilmany-park), tray. Olive Kate Gooch8
  • 29 Aug 1925: DEATH OF MR. J. B. PEARSON.
    Mr. J. B. Pearson, last surviving son of the late Mr. William Pearson, of Kilmany Park, Sale, died at his residence, Geelong, on August 20. He was 59 years of age. Educated at Geelong Grammar School, Mr. Pearson had been engaged in pastoral pursuits practically all his life. He was owner of Kippenross Estate, Berwick, and later built Kippenross House, now the Presbyterian Girls' Grammar School at Berwick.
    For several years Mr. Pearson lived at Geelong, and was a member of the Council of Agricultural Education, from which he recently resigned on account of ill-health. Like his father, he was a keen racing man, and for years always had a few horses in training. With the Commotion mare Contrast he won the Adelaide Cup in 1899, and with Mischief, another daughter of Commotion, he won the Bagot Handicap in 1898, Mrs. Pearson, who died a few months ago, was the daughter of Mr. G. C. Gooch, of Benacre, Sale. Mr. Pearson's body was buried at Berwick.9

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B4389/1867 [par William PEARSON & Elizabeth Laura TRAVERS] - reg Sale."
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 13 Dec 1866, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5780966
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 25 Nov 1895, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8881913
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  6. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  7. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-069-B Pearson Olive K. F 0 20/07/1907 424
    4-069-A Pearson Olive K. F 53 19/01/1925 738
    4-069-A Pearson John B.      M 53 21/08/1925 744
    4-069-B Pearson [John G.] M 34 30/03/1938 991.
  8. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 30 Nov 1895, p41
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/139718183
  9. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), 29 Aug 1925, p21 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/140719035
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Lilias Lorne Campbell McLeod

F, #25163
Married NameGooch.1 
Marriage*1902 Spouse: Hampton Alexander Gooch. VIC, Australia, #M127/1902.1
 

Family

Hampton Alexander Gooch b. 1873, d. 7 Mar 1954
Child 1.Emily Margaret Gooch b. 1906, d. 17 Sep 1980

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
Last Edited27 Sep 2020

George Cornelius Gooch

M, #25164, b. 24 Sep 1837, d. 21 Nov 1915
Birth*24 Sep 1837 Southwark, Middlesex, England.1 
Marriage*1 Sep 1858 Spouse: Emily Mason Richman. Residence of H Richman, Richmans Creek, SA, Australia, #M43/228 reg Frome.2,3
 
Death*21 Nov 1915 Berwick, VIC, Australia. 
Death-Notice*23 Nov 1915 GOOCH.—At the residence of his son in-law Mr J. B. Pearson, Berwick, on the 21st November, 1915. George Cornelius Gooch, aged 79. A colonist for 76 years.
FUNERAL NOTICE. The Friends of the late MR. GEORGE CORNELIUS GOOCH are invited to attend his funeral TO-DAY (Tuesday) ; the funeral leaving the Sale Railway Station for the Sale General Cemetery on arrival of midday train.
L. JENSEN & .CO., Undertakers.4 

Family

Emily Mason Richman
Children 1.Emily Sophia Gooch b. 1860, d. 19 Jun 1923
 2.Olive Kate Gooch+ b. 1871, d. 18 Jan 1925
 3.Hampton Alexander Gooch+ b. 1873, d. 7 Mar 1954

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Agius Family Tree - Felicity Keith.
  2. [S63] South Australian Government. BDM Index South Australia.
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950.
  4. [S14] Newspaper - Gippsland Mercury (Sale, Vic.), 23 Nov 1915, p2 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/89279097
Last Edited5 Jun 2021

Emily Mason Richman

F, #25165
Married NameGooch. 
Marriage*1 Sep 1858 Spouse: George Cornelius Gooch. Residence of H Richman, Richmans Creek, SA, Australia, #M43/228 reg Frome.1,2
 

Family

George Cornelius Gooch b. 24 Sep 1837, d. 21 Nov 1915
Children 1.Emily Sophia Gooch b. 1860, d. 19 Jun 1923
 2.Olive Kate Gooch+ b. 1871, d. 18 Jan 1925
 3.Hampton Alexander Gooch+ b. 1873, d. 7 Mar 1954

Citations

  1. [S63] South Australian Government. BDM Index South Australia.
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950.
Last Edited5 Jun 2021

William Pearson

M, #25166, b. 20 Sep 1818, d. 10 Aug 1893
THE LATE WILLIAM PEARSON
The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 19 Aug 1893, p14
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article138658906
Probate (Will)* 53/520. William PEARSON Date of grant: 28 Dec 1893; Date of death: 10 Aug 1893; Occupation: MLC; Residence: E St Kilda.1 
Note* Pastoralist. Went to sea and returned home 1839, having become 3rd officer in the East India Company ; arrived Adelaide early 1841, overlanded to Port Phillip; took up land in Gippsland, called Kilmany Park in his mother's name, transferred it to his own 1848 and later purchased it as a freehold; owned other properties and was largest shareholder in Long Tunnel Mine at Walhalla.2 
Birth*20 Sep 1818 Hilton, Kilmany, Fife, Scotland. [par Captain Hugh PEARSON & Helen LITTLEJOHN]2 
Education* Edinburgh High School.2 
Marriage*4 Aug 1859 Spouse: Elizabeth Laura Travers. Grassdale, VIC, Australia, #M288/1860 - 5s. 2d.3
 
Marriage-Notice*19 Aug 1859 MARRIED. On the 4th inst., at the residence of Ffloyd M. Peck, Esq., Grassdale, Gipps Land, by the Rev. P. K. Simmons, William Pearson, Esq., of Kilmany Park, Gipps Land, to Eliza Laura, youngest daughter of the late Henry Thomas Travers, Esq., H.E.I. Co's Civil Service.4 
Parliament*1 Nov 1864 Legislative Assembly North Gippsland 1 Nov 1864 to 1 Dec 1867     
Legislative Council Eastern 1 Aug 1881 to     1 Nov 1882 By-election
Legislative Council Gippsland 1 Nov 1882 to 1 Aug 1893.2 
Death*10 Aug 1893 Caulfield, VIC, Australia, #D9349/1893 (Age 74) [par Hugh PEARSON & Helen LITTLEJOHN].5 
Death-Notice*12 Aug 1893 THE Funeral of the late the Hon. WILLIAM PEARSON, M.L.C., is appointed to take place THIS DAY (Saturday). The cortege will leave his late residence, Craigllachie, corner of Orrong and Inkerman streets, East St. Kilda, at 3.30 o'clock, for the Brighton Cemetery.
ALF. AUG. SLEIGHT, Undertaker, 182 Collins-street ; High-street, St. Kilda ; and Chapel-street, South Yarra.6 

Family

Elizabeth Laura Travers b. 25 Sep 1837, d. 26 Jun 1896
Children 1.William Pearson b. 25 Jun 1864, d. 31 Mar 1919
 2.John Benward Pearson+ b. 9 Dec 1866, d. 20 Aug 1925
 3.Alexander Buchanan Pearson b. 13 Sep 1869, d. 9 Jun 1920

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 216, item 53/520
    VPRS 28/ P0 unit 680, item 53/520
    VPRS 28/ P2 unit 373, item 53/520.
  2. [S186] Website Victorian Parliament Find a Member (https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/member-search) "https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/about/…."
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  4. [S14] Newspaper - Gippsland Guardian (Vic.), Fri 19 Aug 1859, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/112489190
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 12 Aug 1893, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8680143
Last Edited5 Jun 2021

Elizabeth Laura Travers

F, #25167, b. 25 Sep 1837, d. 26 Jun 1896
Married NamePearson. 
Birth*25 Sep 1837 St Marylebone, VIC, Australia. [par Henry Thomas TRAVERS & Lucy FOSSEY]1 
Marriage*4 Aug 1859 Spouse: William Pearson. Grassdale, VIC, Australia, #M288/1860 - 5s. 2d.2
 
Marriage-Notice*19 Aug 1859 MARRIED. On the 4th inst., at the residence of Ffloyd M. Peck, Esq., Grassdale, Gipps Land, by the Rev. P. K. Simmons, William Pearson, Esq., of Kilmany Park, Gipps Land, to Eliza Laura, youngest daughter of the late Henry Thomas Travers, Esq., H.E.I. Co's Civil Service.3 
Widow10 Aug 1893Elizabeth Laura Travers became a widow upon the death of her husband William Pearson.4 
Death*26 Jun 1896 South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #D11423/1896 (Age 58) [par Hubert PEARSON & Unknown] - as Eliza Laura PEARSON.4 
Death-Notice*27 Aug 1896 PEARSON.-On the 26th inst., at her late residence, "Quamby," Williams Road, Toorak, Eliza Laura, widow of the late Hon. Wm. Pearson, M.L.C., of Kilmany Park, Sale.
The Funeral of the late MRS. WILLIAM PEARSON will leave her late residence, "Quamby," Williams Road, Toorak, THIS DAY (T'hursday, the 27th inst.), at 3 p.m., for the Brighton Cemetery.
ALF. AUG. SLEIGHT, Undertaker.5 

Family

William Pearson b. 20 Sep 1818, d. 10 Aug 1893
Children 1.William Pearson b. 25 Jun 1864, d. 31 Mar 1919
 2.John Benward Pearson+ b. 9 Dec 1866, d. 20 Aug 1925
 3.Alexander Buchanan Pearson b. 13 Sep 1869, d. 9 Jun 1920

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree.
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  3. [S14] Newspaper - Gippsland Guardian (Vic.), Fri 19 Aug 1859, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/112489190
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  5. [S14] Newspaper - Gippsland Times (Vic.), Thu 27 Aug 1896, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/62307884
Last Edited5 Jun 2021
 

NOTE

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