Robert Duff

M, #26375, b. 1827, d. 1861
Father*Thomas Duff
Mother*Ann McMorran
Birth*1827 Ireland. 
Marriage*7 Aug 1855 Spouse: Margaret Jane Duff. Campbelltown, NSW, Australia.
 
Marriage-Notice*11 Aug 1855 On the 7th instant, by the Rev. William McKee, Presbyterian minister, Campbelltown, Mr. Robert Duff, of Adelaide, to Margaret, daughter of Mr. John Duff, of Greendale, New South Wales.1 
Death*1861 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D6941/1861 (Age 34) [par Thomas DUFF & Anne] - Riding Accident.2 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 4 Jan 1861: WANTED, REAPERS and BINDERS, as the harvest is now commencing, about Cranbourne. A number of hands required. Apply Robert Duff, Cranbourne Hotel, Cranbourne.3

Citations

  1. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Sat 11 Aug 1855, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12972796
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D6941/1861 - born IREL."
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 4 Jan 1861, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5696390
Last Edited23 Jan 2023

Margaret Jane Duff

F, #26376, b. 1832, d. 6 Sep 1902
Father*John Duff b. 1791, d. 20 Dec 1869
Mother*Anne or Elizabeth McKee
Married NameTucker. 
Birth*1832 Ireland. 
Marriage*7 Aug 1855 Spouse: Robert Duff. Campbelltown, NSW, Australia.
 
Marriage-Notice*11 Aug 1855 On the 7th instant, by the Rev. William McKee, Presbyterian minister, Campbelltown, Mr. Robert Duff, of Adelaide, to Margaret, daughter of Mr. John Duff, of Greendale, New South Wales.1 
Widow1861Margaret Jane Duff became a widow upon the death of her husband Robert Duff.2 
Land-Note*1863 CRAN-4. 15a 3r 38p - owner of hotel and mill NAV 70.3 
Marriage*1866 Spouse: Edward John Tucker. VIC, Australia, #M638/1866.4
 
Widow29 Oct 1872Margaret Jane Duff became a widow upon the death of her husband Edward John Tucker.5 
Death*6 Sep 1902 Clyde, VIC, Australia, #D9189/1902 (Age 70) [par John DUFF & Annie McKEE].6 
Death-Notice*9 Sep 1902 TUCKER.—On the 6th September, at her residence, "Fernlea," Clyde, Margaret Jane, relict of the late E. J. Tucker, Cranbourne, aged 70 years.7 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 8 Jan 1863: WANTED, a steady man, competent to undertake the combined offices of FLOUR-MILLER and BAKER. Apply to Mrs. Duff, Hotel, Cranbourne, or to Neil M'Lean, Esq., 11 Swanston street, Melbourne.8
  • 23 Oct 1863: WANTED, a CORNISH STEAM BOILER, of the following dimensions Length, from 14ft. to 18ft; diameter, from 48in. to 54in; diameter of fine from 24in. to 30in; thickness of plate, 5/16in. or 3/8in; with mountings complete. Address, stating exact dimensions and lowest cash price, Mrs Duff's Hotel, Cranbourne.9
  • 14 Jun 1866: Publican's Licenses. MARGARET DUFF, the holder of a publican's general license, for the house known as the Cranbourne Hotel, situate at Cranbourne, county of Mornington, do hereby give notice that it is my intention to APPLY to the justices sitting at the Court of Petty Sessions, to be holden at Cranbourne, on the 23rd day of June proximo, to TRANSFER the said LICENSE to Edward John Tucker, of Cranbourne.
    Given under my hand this twenty-sixth day of May, one thousand eight, hundred and sixty-six.
    MARGARET DUFF. Edward John Tucker10
  • 2 Jan 1878: CRANBOURNE POLICE COURT. Saturday, December 22nd. Before Messrs. Templeton, P.M., and Lecky, and Patterson J.P LICENSING COURT. Publicans' licenses were granted to Margaret Jane Tucker, of the Cranbourne Hotel11
  • 27 Apr 1881: CITY LICENSING BENCH. The following transfers of publicans' licences were granted by Mr. Calf, P.M., at the City Police Court yesterday, viz., Margaret J. Tucker, Cranbourne Hotel, Cranbourne, to Patrick Canley.12
  • 7 Mar 1883: Henry Nurse, of the Cranbourne Hotel, made an application for a temporary license for the race day.—Granted.13
  • 3 Nov 1883: The construction of municipal market yards at Cranbourne is creating great commotion as to the site to be selected. A site from Government, adjoining tbe shire-hall, was some time ago granted. Hitherto the sales have been conducted at Mrs. Tucker's yards, adjoining the Cranbourne hotel. She now offers a free grant of the land, with a donation of £250 to extend the yards. Mr. A. Cameron also offers a free grant of four acres. The Government reserve is considered by many the most suitable, and it is probable that a poll of the ratepayers will be taken prior to a final selection.14
  • 19 Aug 1889: SHARP—DUFF.—On the 1st inst., at the residence of the bride's mother, Fernlea, Cranbourne, by the Rev. A. Duff, M.A. (uncle of the bride), assisted by the Rev. J. B. Sharp (brother of the bridegroom), Henry C. Sharp, of Moorlands, Tooradin, youngest son of J. B. Sharp, of Geelong, to Emily Eva, youngest daughter of the late Robert Duff, of Cranbourne.15

Citations

  1. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Sat 11 Aug 1855, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12972796
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D6941/1861 - born IREL."
  3. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 note: this allotment 4 had been selected by A. Cameron in 21 Sep 1857 and fronted High Street.
  4. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D9390/1872 - born AMER."
  6. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 9 Sep 1902, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9061362
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 8 Jan 1863, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/6482501
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 23 Oct 1863, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5737809
  10. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 14 Jun 1866, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/155045520
  11. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 2 Jan 1878, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70010580
  12. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 27 Apr 1881, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5987166
  13. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 7 Mar 1883, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70040774
  14. [S14] Newspaper - Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 3 Nov 1883, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/220537104
  15. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 19 Aug 1889, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/6271821
Last Edited23 Jan 2023

Edward John Tucker

M, #26377, b. 1836, d. 29 Oct 1872
Father*Edward John Tucker b. 1809, d. 2 Mar 1841
Mother*Elizabeth Moore b. 1811, d. 31 Jan 1858
Probate (Will)* Edward John Tucker's probate contained many allotments in the Parishes of Sherwood, Lyndhurst and Cranbourne. Probate valued at £2,629.4.8. He left £100 to his sister Annie Duff, the wife of the Rev. Alexander Duff. £50 and allotment 10 Parish of Cranbourne to his sister-in-law Matilda Duff. The residue and remainder to his wife Margaret Jane. £100 each to his wife's children Annie and Eva Duff on them reaching 21 years if their conduct meets their mother's approval. Upon Margaret Jane's death equally to her children and to Alexander Duff's family.1 
Birth*1836 USA.2 
Land-Berwick*16 Feb 1860Selection: BER-Town S14-1. 2r 0p - consideration L7.3 
Land-Berwick16 Feb 1860Selection: BER-Town S14-3. 2r 0p - consideration L4 10s.3 
Land-Berwick16 Feb 1860Selection: BER-Town S14-2. 2r 0p - consideration L6 15s.3 
Marriage*1866 Spouse: Margaret Jane Duff. VIC, Australia, #M638/1866.4
 
Land-Berwick*b 1868 BER-Town S14-1.2.3. Transfer from Edward John Tucker to Thomas Eggleton. 
Death*29 Oct 1872 Hawthorn, VIC, Australia, #D9390/1872 (Age 36) [par Edward John TUCKER & Elizabeth MOORE] - spouse Margaret Jane DUFF.5 
Death-Notice31 Oct 1872 TUCKER.—On the 29th inst., at Maraquita, Hawthorn, Mr. E. J. Tucker, Cranbourne, aged 36 years.6 
Death-Notice*31 Oct 1872 THE Friends of the late E. J. TUCKER, Cranbourne, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the Cranbourne Cemetery. The funeral procession to move from the Cranbourne Hotel on Saturday, 2nd November, at 1 p.m.7 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 14 Jun 1866: Publican's Licenses. MARGARET DUFF, the holder of a publican's general license, for the house known as the Cranbourne Hotel, situate at Cranbourne, county of Mornington, do hereby give notice that it is my intention to APPLY to the justices sitting at the Court of Petty Sessions, to be holden at Cranbourne, on the 23rd day of June proximo, to TRANSFER the said LICENSE to Edward John Tucker, of Cranbourne.
    Given under my hand this twenty-sixth day of May, one thousand eight, hundred and sixty-six.
    MARGARET DUFF. Margaret Jane Duff8

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  2. [S221] Unknown author, Book: Miscellaneous, The Good Country Cranbourne Shire: by Niel Gunson, p67
    States that E J Tucker opened a store in Cranbourne.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 17 Feb 1860, p7
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5677322
  4. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D9390/1872 - born AMER."
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 31 Oct 1872, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5841526
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 31 Oct 1872, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5841529
  8. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 14 Jun 1866, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/155045520
Last Edited23 Jan 2023

Edward John Tucker

M, #26378, b. 1809, d. 2 Mar 1841
Birth*1809 
Marriage* Spouse: Elizabeth Moore.
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel1833 Sailing with Elizabeth Tucker, Eudora Amelia Tucker, Annie Tucker to New York, USA. Ship possible trip to New York sailing on the George Washington, arriving 15 Jun 1833, sailing from Liverpool
Age 23, Merchant (Edward TUCKER.)1
Death*2 Mar 1841 Belfast, Ireland.2 
Death-Notice*16 Mar 1841 On the 2d inst. at his house, Calendar-street, aged 31, Mr. Edward John Tucker, of this town.3 

Grave

  • Clifton Street Cemetery, Belfast, Antrim, Ireland, Erected by James Kean to the memory of his beloved and affectionate wife Clarissa who departed this life 30th July 1836 Aged 19 years
    Also Edward John Tuker who died 2nd March 1841 Aged 31
    Also his wife Eliza Tuker who died on the 28th January 1858 Aged 47 years4

Family

 Elizabeth Moore b. 1811, d. 31 Jan 1858
Children 1.Annie Tucker+ b. 1831, d. 24 Nov 1905
 2.Edward John Tucker b. 1836, d. 29 Oct 1872

Newspaper-Articles

  • 25 Jun 1839: Insolvent debtors. — County Antrim. — The following are the names of the Insolvent Debtors, whose petitions are to be heard, at Carrickfergus, on Saturday, the 6th of July next:—Edward John Tucker, late of Belfast, spirit-dealer.5
  • 17 Jul 1839: NOTICE. A PERSON named EDWARD JOHN TUCKER, of this Town, having recently taken the benefit of the Insolvent Act, and an impression having been produced (doubtless from the paucity and similarity of the name) in the minds of some who reside at a distance, and know me but partially, that I am the individual, I think it necessary, thus publicly, to correct the error into which they have fallen.
    EDWARD TUCKER. Belfast Glue Works, July 15, 1839.6

Citations

  1. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957
    Ancestry Record ID: 7488::1022303288
    Source.Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897
    Source.Line 27 Source.List Number 391.
  2. [S345] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials, www.findagrave.com "Clifton Street Cemetery, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Plot: P4, Lot 3 - 4, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147278917
    Grave of Edward John Tuker (1809-2 Mar 1841)."
  3. [S335] Newspaper (Ireland) - The Belfast Newsletter, 16 Mar 1841.
  4. [S345] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials, www.findagrave.com "Clifton Street Cemetery, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Plot: P4, Lot 3 - 4, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147278917
    Grave of Edward John Tuker (1809-2 Mar 1841)
    Clifton Street Cemetery, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Plot: P4, Lot 3 - 4, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147278930
    Grave of Eliza Tucker (1810-28 Jan 1858)."
  5. [S335] Newspaper (Ireland) - Northern Whig (Ireland), 25 Jun 1839, p4.
  6. [S335] Newspaper (Ireland) - Vindicator (Ireland), 17 Jul 1839, p3.
Last Edited23 Jan 2023

Elizabeth Moore

F, #26379, b. 1811, d. 31 Jan 1858
Married NameTucker. 
Birth*1811 
Marriage* Spouse: Edward John Tucker.
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel1833 Sailing with Edward John Tucker, Eudora Amelia Tucker, Annie Tucker to New York, USA. Ship possible trip to New York sailing on the George Washington, arriving 15 Jun 1833, sailing from Liverpool
Age 23 - Wife.1
Widow2 Mar 1841Elizabeth Moore became a widow upon the death of her husband Edward John Tucker.2 
Death*31 Jan 1858 Belfast, Ireland, (Aged 47.) 
Death-Notice*1 Feb 1858 On the 31st ultimo, at her residence, No. 9, Joy-street, Belfast, Elizabeth, relict of the late Mr. Edward John Tucker.3 

Grave

  • Clifton Street Cemetery, Belfast, Antrim, Ireland, Erected by James Kean to the memory of his beloved and affectionate wife Clarissa who departed this life 30th July 1836 Aged 19 years
    Also Edward John Tuker who died 2nd March 1841 Aged 31
    Also his wife Eliza Tuker who died on the 28th January 1858 Aged 47 years4

Family

 Edward John Tucker b. 1809, d. 2 Mar 1841
Children 1.Annie Tucker+ b. 1831, d. 24 Nov 1905
 2.Edward John Tucker b. 1836, d. 29 Oct 1872

Citations

  1. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957
    Ancestry Record ID: 7488::1022303288
    Source.Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897
    Source.Line 27 Source.List Number 391.
  2. [S345] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials, www.findagrave.com "Clifton Street Cemetery, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Plot: P4, Lot 3 - 4, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147278917
    Grave of Edward John Tuker (1809-2 Mar 1841)."
  3. [S335] Newspaper (Ireland) - Belfast Mercury (Ireland), 1 Feb 1858, p2.
  4. [S345] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials, www.findagrave.com "Clifton Street Cemetery, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Plot: P4, Lot 3 - 4, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147278917
    Grave of Edward John Tuker (1809-2 Mar 1841)
    Clifton Street Cemetery, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Plot: P4, Lot 3 - 4, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147278930
    Grave of Eliza Tucker (1810-28 Jan 1858)."
Last Edited23 Jan 2023

Dora Robina Duff

F, #26387, b. 9 Aug 1861, d. 1939
Father*Alexander Duff1 b. 1825, d. 22 Dec 1890
Mother*Annie Tucker1 b. 1831, d. 24 Nov 1905
Married NameGibb.2 
Birth*9 Aug 1861 Cranbourne, VIC, Australia, #B12998/1861.1 
Birth-Notice*13 Aug 1861 DUFF.—On the 9th inst., at the Manse, Cranbourne, the wife of the Rev. A. Duff, M.A., of a daughter.3 
Marriage*2 May 1883 Spouse: Robert Gibb. Scots' Church, Cranbourne, VIC, Australia, #M2663/1883, Robt GIBB & Dora Robina DUFF.2
 
Marriage-Notice*10 May 1883 GIBB—DUFF. — On the 2nd May, at Scots' Church, Cranbourne, by the father of the bride, Robert, third son of the late Alexander Gibb, Meadow Bank, Campbellfield, to Dora Robina, second daughter of the Rev. A. Duff. M.A., Cranbourne.4 
Widow1923Dora Robina Duff became a widow upon the death of her husband Robert Gibb.5 
Death*1939 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #D2307/1939 (Age 77) (par Alexander DUFF & Annie TUCKER) - as Dora Robina GIBB.6 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M2663/1883, Robt GIBB & Dora Robina DUFF."
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 13 Aug 1861, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5702999
  4. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 10 May 1883, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/190601522
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D15570/1923 (Age 69) (par Alexander GIBB & Elizabeth COOPER) - as Robert GIBB, Death registered at Malvern East, Australia."
  6. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D2307/1939 (Age 77) (par Alexander DUFF & Annie TUCKER) - as Dora Robina GIBB, born Cranbourne, Victoria. Death registered at Prahran, Australia."
Last Edited6 Jun 2024
 

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