Arthur Clevin Newton

M, #29990, b. 1884, d. 28 Apr 1946
Birth*1884 Cork, Ireland. 
Land-Beac*24 Oct 1930 PAK-1A 60/LP2788, Railway Avenue. Transfer from Edward Vize Purcell to Arthur Clevin Newton. As executor of Purcell's will.1 
Death*28 Apr 1946 Elwood, VIC, Australia, #D4044/1946 (Age 62) (par Frank NEWTON & Sarah WAY) - as Arthur Clevin NEWTON.2 
Death-Notice*29 Apr 1946 NEWTON - On April 28 at his home, 51 Foam street, Elwood, Arthur Clevin Newton, JP, RN (rtd ), ex superintendent Melbourne Benevolent Hospital Cheltenham, beloved husband of Minnie, and loving father of Frank, Bert, Max, and Rodger. A full life ended. At rest. (No flowers.)
NEWTON.—The Funeral of the late Mr. ARTHUR CLEVIN NEWTON. JP., R.N., (retired) will leave Rayboulds' parlours, Cecil street, Prahran. TOMORROW (Tuesday), at 10 a.m., for the Springvale Crematorium.
RAYBOULDS PTY. LTD.. Prahran. Phone LAJ017.
NEWTON.—Kent Lodge, No. 31. A. F, and A. Masons of Victoria.—Officers and Brethren of the above Lodge are requested to attend the Funeral of our late esteemed Wor. Bro. ARTHUR C. NEWTON, leaving Rayboulds' Parlours, Cecil street, Prahran at 10 a.m., TOMORROW (Tuesday), for the Springvale Crematorium, Springvale.
H. A. CHESTERFIELD. W.M.
H. BOLTON. Secretary.3 
Land-Note*3 Jun 1959 PAK-1A 60/LP2788, Railway Avenue. No A750283. Arthur Clevin Newton died on 28th April 1946. Probate of his will has been granted to Mary Anne Newton of 51 Foam Street Elwood Widow.4 
Land-Beac*3 Jun 1959 PAK-1A 60/LP2788, Railway Avenue. Transfer from Arthur Clevin Newton to The Congregational Union of Victoria.5 

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5025-968 - Red Ink No 3164242. Edward Vize Purcell died on 11th August 1930. Probate of his will has been granted to Arthur Clevin Newton of Cheltenham Superintendent.
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4044/1946 (Age 62) (par Frank NEWTON & Sarah WAY) - as Arthur Clevin NEWTON, born Cork, Ireland. Death registered at Elwood, Australia."
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 29 Apr 1946, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/22251984
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5025-968 - No A750283. Arthur Clevin Newton died on 28th April 1946. Probate of his will has been granted to Mary Anne Newton of 51 Foam Street Elwood Widow.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 5025-968 - The Congregational Union of Victoria of Independent Hall Collins Street Melbourne.
Last Edited28 Dec 2023

Nellie Hilda Simpson

F, #29991
Married NameHarbour.1 
Marriage*1916 Spouse: James Henry Harbour. VIC, Australia, #M10358/1916 - Nellie Hilda SIMPSON.1
 

Family

 James Henry Harbour b. 17 Apr 1894, d. 15 Oct 1955
Child 1.Herbert James Harbour2 b. 1917

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B22564/1917 (par Jas Hy HARBOUR & Nellie Hilda SIMPSON) - as Herbt Jas HARBOUR, Birth registered at South Melbourne, Vic, Australia."
Last Edited28 Dec 2023

Herbert James Harbour1

M, #29992, b. 1917
Father*James Henry Harbour1 b. 17 Apr 1894, d. 15 Oct 1955
Mother*Nellie Hilda Simpson1
Birth*1917 South Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #B22564/1917 (par Jas Hy HARBOUR & Nellie Hilda SIMPSON) - as Herbt Jas HARBOUR.1 
Land-Beac*6 Aug 1954 PAK-1A 25.50/LP2788. Transfer from John Laurence A'Vard to Herbert James Harbour.2 
Land-Beac*28 Nov 1955 PAK-1A 25.50/LP2788. Transfer from Herbert James Harbour to James Norman Parkes Eileen Eleanor Parkes.3 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B22564/1917 (par Jas Hy HARBOUR & Nellie Hilda SIMPSON) - as Herbt Jas HARBOUR, Birth registered at South Melbourne, Vic, Australia."
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4972-395 - Herbert James Harbour of 20 Ormond Road Elwood Grocer.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4972-395 - James Norman Parkes, butcher and Eileen Eleanor Parkes, Married Woman both of Kenilworth Avenue, Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
Last Edited28 Dec 2023

Henry Thomas Walker

M, #29993, b. 1891, d. 1964
Birth*1891 Sussex, England. 
Marriage*1945 Spouse: May Florence Hopkins. #M6351/1945, Hy Thos WALKER & May Flor HOPKINS.1
 
Land-Beac*11 Feb 1955 PAK-1A 1/LP2788. Transfer from Clarence Juan Hill to Henry Thomas Walker May Florence Walker.2 
Death*1964 Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D25469/1964 (Age 73) (par William WALKER & Mary Anne LAMBERT) - as Henry Thomas WALKER.3 

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M6351/1945, Hy Thos WALKER & May Flor HOPKINS."
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6608-555 - Henry Thomas Walker Gentleman and May Florence Walker Married Woman both of Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D25469/1964 (Age 73) (par William WALKER & Mary Anne LAMBERT) - as Henry Thomas WALKER, born Sussex, England. Death registered at Beaconsfield, Australia."
Last Edited29 Dec 2023

May Florence Hopkins

F, #29994, b. 1901, d. 8 Aug 1986
Married NameWalker. 
Birth*1901 Yinnar, VIC, Australia. 
Marriage*1945 Spouse: Henry Thomas Walker. #M6351/1945, Hy Thos WALKER & May Flor HOPKINS.1
 
(Transfer to) Land-Beac11 Feb 1955 PAK-1A 1/LP2788. Transfer from Clarence Juan Hill to Henry Thomas Walker May Florence Walker.2 
Widow1964She became a widow upon the death of her husband Henry Thomas Walker.3 
Land-Note*12 Feb 1965 PAK-1A 1/LP2788. May Florence Walker of Wood Street Beaconsfield Widow is now the surviving proprietor.4 
Death*8 Aug 1986 Cranbourne, VIC, Australia, #D20952/1986 (Age 85) (par Johnathon Thomas HOPKINS & Angelina Rosalie CHARLES) - as May Florence WALKER.5 
Land-Note12 Nov 1986 PAK-1A 1/LP2788. May Florence Walker died on 8 Aug 1986. Probate of her will has been granted to Mervyn Stanley Hopkins of 1 Donnelly Crt Pascoe Vale & Eric Thomas Hopkins of 15 Goulburn St Cheltenham. Registered 12 Nov 1986.6 

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M6351/1945, Hy Thos WALKER & May Flor HOPKINS."
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6608-555 - Henry Thomas Walker Gentleman and May Florence Walker Married Woman both of Beaconsfield - joint proprietors.
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D25469/1964 (Age 73) (par William WALKER & Mary Anne LAMBERT) - as Henry Thomas WALKER, born Sussex, England. Death registered at Beaconsfield, Australia."
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6608-555 - May Florence Walker of Wood Street Beaconsfield Widow is now the surviving proprietor.
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D20952/1986 (Age 85) (par Johnathon Thomas HOPKINS & Angelina Rosalie CHARLES) - as May Florence WALKER, born Yinnar. Death registered at Cranbourne, Australia."
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 6608-555 - May Florence Walker died on 8 Aug 1986. Probate of her will has been granted to Mervyn Stanley Hopkins of 1 Donnelly Crt Pascoe Vale & Eric Thomas Hopkins of 15 Goulburn St Cheltenham. Registered 12 Nov 1986.
Last Edited29 Dec 2023

Mary Ann Robinson1

F, #29998, b. 1863, d. 3 Apr 1919
Probate (Will)* 163/238. Mary A Porritt, Residence: Balwyn, Occupation: Married, Date Of Death: 3 Apr 1919, Date Of Grant: 6 May 1919.2 
Name Variation Mary Ann Robinson was also known as Barnett-Robinson. 
Married NamePorritt. 
Birth*1863 Hotham, VIC, Australia, #B3494/1863 (par George BARNETT & Mary SEXTON) - as Mary Ann BARNETT.3 
Birth-Notice*12 Mar 1863 ROBINSON. - On the 11th inst., at her residence, Kim Bank House, Victorla-parade, Collingwood, Mrs. G. Robinson of a daughter.4 
Marriage*1 Jan 1884 Spouse: Arthur Andrew Porritt. #M1570/1884, Arth Andw PORRITT & Mary Ann Barnett ROBINSON.5
 
Marriage-Notice*5 Jan 1884 PORRITT— ROBINSON.— On the 1st January, by the Rev. C. M. Cherbury, Arthur Andrew, youngest son of the late Edmond Gillespie Porritt, to Mary Ann Barnett (Annie), eldest daughter of George Barnett Robinson, both of Collingwood.6 
Land-Gembrook*17 May 1910 GEM--7A.7B.part 7.part 8 LP. Transfer from John Orchard to Mary Ann Porritt. 144a 3r 1 1/2p.7,8 
Land-Note18 Jul 1913 GEM--7.8 part. Number - Lot(s) - To whom given - date of transfer - Certificate of Title
719548 - GEM-7A.GEM-7B - Mary Gray Walters - 18 Jul 1913 - 3708-592
724724 - 4 - James Leonard Eville - 12 Sep 1913 - 3725-910
747057 - 10 - Jane Margaret Russ - 18 May 1914 - 3792-373
756743 - 12 - Maria Ellen Pretty - 11 Aug 1914 - 3821-163
757445 - 16.17.18.19 - William Hunter - 17 Aug 1914 - 3827-364
757446 - 36 - Arthur Gordon Porritt - 17 Aug 1914 - 3827-365
763562 - 34 - Rupert Elgar - 9 Nov 1914 - 3846-198
763563 - 31.32 - Emily Martha Cooke - 9 Nov 1914 - 3846-199
763564 - 33 - Mildred Wilson - 9 Nov 1914 - 3846-200
764262 - 30 - Elsie Smith - 19 Nov 1914 - 3848-481
768534 - 11.13.14 - Catherine Sarah Suffolk and Arthur John Suffolk - 8 Feb 1915 - 3864-604
769457 - 21 - Walter Samuel Anderson - 23 Feb 1915 - 3866-160
770923 - 35 - Aubrey Jackson Desmond Payne - 17 Mar 1915 - 3870-885
773930 - 22.23 - Roselia Helena Harrison - 3 May 1915 - 3879-676
779951 - 20 - Florence Mary Conway - 1 Jul 1915 - 3899-730
783855 - 3 - Joan Thornton - 25 Aug 1915 - 3910-929
797917 - 2 - Albert Ernest Thornton - 27 Mar 1916 - 3954-748
812517 - 27 - Arthur Edward Harrison the younger - 10 Oct 1916 - 3999-768
813097 - 9 - Sarah Maria Harkin - 17 Oct 1916 - 4003-564
827055 - 37.38.39.40 - Catherine Sarah Suffolk and Arthur John Suffolk - 31 May 1917 - 4046-126
829708 - 15 - William Hunter - 4 Jul 1917 - 4053-408
830570 - 7.8.28 - Catherine Sarah Suffolk and Arthur John Suffolk - 23 Jul 1917 - 4057-237
837735 - no#25? - The Minister of Public Instruction - 17 Oct 1917 - 4078-407
856605 - pt1 - Christina Dickson - 18 Jun 1918 - 4128-444
874926 - 42.43 - Catherine Sarah Suffolk and Arthur John Suffolk - 6 Jan 1919 - 4175-814
892068 - pt1.5.6.29.no#41? - Arthur Andrew Porritt - 14 Jun 1919 - 4218-576
Lot 24 N.I.T. Lot 26 N.I.T.9 
Death*3 Apr 1919 Balwyn, VIC, Australia, #D4719/1919 (par Robinson Geo Barnet & Unknown) (Age 55) - as Mary Anne PORRITT.1 
Death-Notice*5 Apr 1919 PORRITT.— On the 3rd April, at her residence, "Avonside," Balwyn-road, Balwyn, Mary Anne, the dearly beloved wife of Arthur Andrew Porritt, and loving mother of Arthur Gordon and Leonard Clayton.
Age 55 years.
A patient sufferer at rest.10 
Land-Note*14 Jun 1919 GEM--7.8 part. Mary Ann Porritt died on the 3rd day of April 1919. Probate of her will has been granted to Arthur Andrew Porritt of Balwyn Road Balwyn Gentleman. Dated the 14th day of June 1919.11 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 2 May 1860: Parent's marriage: On the 17th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr. Shenick, Emerald Hill, George Barnett Robinson, second son of the late Benjamin Barnett Robinson, London, to Mary Sexton, second daughter of the late Jeremiah Sexton, of Ireland.12
  • 5 May 1919: WILLS AND ESTATES.
    Mary Ann Porritt, of Balwyn road, Balwyn, married woman, who died on April 3, 1919, left by will dated July 30, 1914, real estate valued at £2,126 and personal property valued at £704 to her husband.13
  • 10 May 1919: OBITUARY. Mrs. Porritt.
    At a meeting of the Port Melbourne Ladies' Benevolent Society on Wednesday week members expressed in a resolution, their sorrow at the loss of their late co-worker, Mrs. Porritt.
    The news of the sad and sudden death ol Mrs. Porritt, which took place at her residence, "Avonside", Balwyn-road, Balwyn. came as a great shock to the many residents of Port who knew her.
    At the time of her death, Mrs. Porritt was only 55 years of age. In the prime of life, she was a very active worker at Friendly Society and other avenues. Her life was a noble one. She made many sacrifices in order that she might assist others. Her work is well known in charitable and patriotic circles, as well as Friendly Societies. Only the evening prior to her death she presided at a meeting of the Surrey Hills A.W.A. Her iife was a labour of love, and many people, both young and old, will greatly mourn her loss. She was born at Carlton. Shortly after her marriage she took up residence at Port Melbourne, and for a period of over 25 years she was a true Port Melbourne citizen, doing her utmost to assist every deserving cause. For quite a number of years she was an active member of the local Ladies' Benevolent Society, and at times occupied the presidential chair.
    In this work she always had a kindly, helping and sympathetic manner in assisting the poor and needy. Again, she was a member of the committee for the boarded out children and saw to it that they were properly and well cared for. In hospital work she was ever ready to assist, and her labours in this respect were recognised by her election to a life governorship of at least three of our Melbourne hospitals. In Friendly Society work she had a special interest. The Druids' Ladies' Lodge, ''Duchess of York," first claimed her intention. Afterwards she was connected with the Foresters, being one of the foundation members of Court Princess May. Subsequently she was devoted to the A.W.A.. and with this association she was widely known throughout the State. She occupied the position of president of several branches, and at the time of her death was vice-president of the board of directors, as well as a prominent member and delegate at the annual conferences of the association. Even in sporting circles her name figured. She was vice-president of the Albert Park Ladies' Rowing Club. Many other associations, too, have need to thank Mrs. Porritt for her splendid work, because she was such a good and keen business woman. She earned a wonderful personality, and attracted many.
    The heavy strain of such an active life began to tell on her about three years ago. It was considered advisable that she should retire. She then took up her residence at Balwyn, and decided to try and rest. But rest was impossible for her. She had the one continual longing to keep up her work, and continued her activities, but at great sacrifice to herself. She always wanted to be once more. (and as she often expressed it), "in dear old Port again" with her many friends.
    Mrs. Porritt's body was buried in the Melbourne General Cemetery, and many of the local residents were present at the grave to pay their last respects. Mrs. Porritt leaves a husband, two sons (Messrs. Arthur and Leonard Porritt), and also a little girl (Yvonne).14

Citations

  1. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4719/1919 (par Robinson Geo Barnet PORRITT & Unknown) (Age 55) - as Mary Anne PORRITT, Death registered at Balwyn, Australia."
  2. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate and Administration Files (VPRS28) / Wills (VPRS7591)
    163/238. Mary A Porritt, Residence: Balwyn, Occupation: Married, Date Of Death: 3 Apr 1919, Date Of Grant: 6 May 1919
    VPRS 28/P0003, 163/238; VPRS 7591/P0002, 163/238.
  3. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B3494/1863 (par George BARNETT & Mary SEXTON) - as Mary Ann BARNETT, Birth registered at Hoth, Australia."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 12 Mar 1863, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/6484061
  5. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M1570/1884, Arth Andw PORRITT & Mary Ann Barnett ROBINSON."
  6. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 5 Jan 1884, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198558797
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3425-853 - Mary Ann Porritt of No 274 Esplanade East Port Melbourne Married Woman (parent titles 2829-628 and 3014-640) Transfer 621089.
  8. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1909 Rates 823 John Orchard Cockatoo Farmer 150ac Lots 7.8. NAV 45. Crossed out now Mrs M Porritt.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3425-853 - LP5208.
  10. [S14] Newspaper - Port Melbourne Standard (Vic.), Sat 5 Apr 1919, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/165261885
  11. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3425-853 - Mary Ann Porritt died on the 3rd day of April 1919. Probate of her will has been granted to Arthur Andrew Porritt of Balwyn Road Balwyn Gentleman. Dated the 14th day of June 1919.
  12. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 2 May 1860, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5681647
  13. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 5 May 1919, p6
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1464353
  14. [S14] Newspaper - Port Melbourne Standard (Vic.), Sat 10 May 1919, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/165261599
Last Edited11 Apr 2024

Arthur Andrew Porritt

M, #29999, b. 1860, d. 15 Jan 1933
Probate (Will)* 254/319. Arthur A Porritt, Residence: Box Hill, Occupation: Ex Rly Employe, Date Of Death: 15 Jan 1933, Date Of Grant: 4 Mar 1933 - His real estate holdings included: (1). ALL THAT untransferred vacant and unimproved land being part of Crown Allotments 7 and 8 Parish of Gembrook County of Evelyn being the untransferred land in Certificate of Title Volume 4218 Folio 843576 containing about 12 acres. This land is not even fenced and has no improvements whatever and is in its virgin state and has been unsaleable for years past. It is very hilly and has never been and could not be cultivated. Valued at £60.1 
Birth*1860 Collingwood, VIC, Australia, #B17571/1860 (par Edmund Gilespi PORRITT & Mary An SPRINGETT) - as Arthur Andrew PORRITT.2 
Marriage*1 Jan 1884 Spouse: Mary Ann Robinson. #M1570/1884, Arth Andw PORRITT & Mary Ann Barnett ROBINSON.3
 
Marriage-Notice*5 Jan 1884 PORRITT— ROBINSON.— On the 1st January, by the Rev. C. M. Cherbury, Arthur Andrew, youngest son of the late Edmond Gillespie Porritt, to Mary Ann Barnett (Annie), eldest daughter of George Barnett Robinson, both of Collingwood.4 
Widower3 Apr 1919Arthur Andrew Porritt became a widower upon the death of his wife Mary Ann Robinson.5 
Death*15 Jan 1933 Box Hill, VIC, Australia, #D367/1933 (Age 72) (par Unknown PORRITT & Unknown) - as Arthur Andrew PORRITT.6 
Death-Notice*16 Jan 1933 PORRITT.—On the 15th January, at Linwood, 145 Station street Box Hill, Arthur Andrew, beloved husband of the late Mary Anne Porritt, and father of Arthur Gordon, Leonard Clayton, and Yvonne Porritt aged 72 years—(At rest.)7 

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate and Administration Files (VPRS28) / Wills (VPRS7591)
    254/319. Arthur A Porritt, Residence: Box Hill, Occupation: Ex Rly Employe, Date Of Death: 15 Jan 1933, Date Of Grant: 4 Mar 1933
    VPRS 28/P0003, 254/319; VPRS 7591/P0002, 254/319
    His total assets were valued at £4858.4.5. He left £500 to the Austin Hospital and 1000 to his adoptive daughter Yvonne Porritt (born as Lilian May Beesley). The balance was to be divided equally between Leonard Clayton Porritt and Arthur Porritt's friend Lilian Richards.
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B17571/1860 (par Edmund Gilespi PORRITT & Mary An SPRINGETT) - as Arthur Andrew PORRITT, Birth registered at Coll, Australia."
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M1570/1884, Arth Andw PORRITT & Mary Ann Barnett ROBINSON."
  4. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 5 Jan 1884, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198558797
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4719/1919 (par Robinson Geo Barnet PORRITT & Unknown) (Age 55) - as Mary Anne PORRITT, Death registered at Balwyn, Australia."
  6. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D367/1933 (Age 72) (par Unknown PORRITT & Unknown) - as Arthur Andrew PORRITT, Death registered at Box Hill, Australia."
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 16 Jan 1933, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4519609
Last Edited31 Dec 2023

John Orchard

M, #30000, b. b Feb 1824, d. 27 Dec 1915
Note10 Aug 1818 Parents' Marriage: William Orchard & Harriett Cooper, Marriage or Bann Date: 10 Aug 1818, Marriage Place: Walcot St Swithin, Somerset
William was a widower, Harriett a spinster.
Wm Orchard died in August 1833 (buried on the 8th aged 56). His abode was Gracious Court
Harriet remarried on 12 Aug 1839. Her 2nd husband was William Churchill
In 1851 Harriett was again a widow aged 58, a shopkeeper and was living with her son William Orchard, aged 22, a sawyer at 4 Milk Street Walcot. Harriet died in 1874.1,2,3 
Birth*b Feb 1824 Walcot, Somerset, England, baptised 1 Feb 1824 at Walcot (par William ORCHARD & Harriett). Father a plasterer.4
Note*22 May 1831 A sister, Jane, baptised 22 May 1831. Abode Lampards Building, (par William & Harriett ORCHARD) father a plasterer.5 
Marriage*b 1851 Spouse: Ann. England.
 
Note1853 Possible son: Dec Q 1853 (Bath) 05c 589. Mother's maiden surname: Pillard
John Orchard, Baptism Date: 28 Sep 1853, Bathwick St Mary, Somerset, England. Father: John Orchard, Mother: Anne Orchard
Grove Street, Greengrocer
Dec Q 1853 (Bath) 05c 427 (Age 0) - as John Orchard
Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914, Ref. DPbatw.m/2/1/20
John Orchard, Age: 5 weeks, Burial Date: 21 Oct 1853, Burial Place: Bathwick St Mary, Somerset, England.6,7 
WidowerSep 1861John Orchard became a widower upon the death of his wife Ann.8,9 
Marriage*1 Jan 1862 Spouse: Sarah Jane Williams. Bathwick St Mary, Bathwick, Somerset, England, Mar Q 1862 (Bath) 5c 999. John ORCHARD & Sarah WILLIAMS.10,11
(Migrant) Migration/Travel27 Nov 1863 Sailing with Sarah Jane Orchard Mary Ann Orchard to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Fearnought sailing from London, departed 29 Jul 1863. The family travelled with the name Cooper, John's mother's maiden name
Age 40 - Labourer (travelling as John COOPER.)12 
(Migrant) Migration/Travelb Sep 1872 To England. Ship The family must have sailed to England after Joseph was born in 1870 and before Sarah was born in Sep 1872.
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel1 Mar 1873 Sailing with Sarah Jane Orchard, John Samuel Orchard, William Henry Orchard, Daniel Orchard to Melbourne, VIC, England. Ship Somersetshire sailing from Gravesend on 21 Dec 1872
Joseph and Sarah, the infants are not mentioned in the Ship's manifest, they may have stayed in England
Age 35 - Farmer.13 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel15 Sep 1877 Sailing with Sarah Jane Orchard, John Samuel Orchard, William Henry Orchard, Sarah Jane Orchard, Margaret Harriet Orchard to London, London, England. Ship Somersetshire sailing from Melbourne in third class/steerage
As the children Joseph and Sarah are not listed on the passenger list, this journey may have been made to pick them up in England (they were also not listed on the outward journey in Dec 1872)
Age 50 - Butcher.14 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel28 Dec 1878 Sailing with Sarah Jane Orchard, John Samuel Orchard, William Henry Orchard, Joseph Orchard, Sarah Jane Orchard, Charlotte Ann Orchard, Margaret Harriet Orchard to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Kent sailing from Gravesend
Age 54.15 
Land-Gembrook*b 1883Selection: GEM--7. 163 a. Land File 13475/19.20.16 
Land-Gembrook16 Jul 1901Selection: GEM--7.8 (former Government Road between these allotments). 3a 0r 5 6/10p.17 
Widower8 Apr 1909John Orchard became a widower upon the death of his wife Sarah Jane Williams.18 
Land-Gembrook17 May 1910 GEM--7A.7B.part 7.part 8 LP. Transfer from John Orchard to Mary Ann Porritt. 144a 3r 1 1/2p.19,20 
Death*27 Dec 1915 Cockatoo Creek, VIC, Australia, #D13215/1915 (Age 91) (par ORCHARD & Unknown) - as Jno ORCHARD.21 
Death-Notice*30 Dec 1915 ORCHARD.—On the 27th December, at Cockatoo Creek, John, father of John, Joseph, Mrs. Larke, the late Mrs. McKay, Mrs. Carter, Albert, Charles, Richmond, and David.22 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
6 Jun 1841William & Harriet CHURCHILL, Walcot, Somerset, EnglandAge 1523
30 Mar 1851(15) Grove Street, Bathwick, Somerset, EnglandHead of Household: John Orchard. Age 27 - Labourer. With Ann ORCHARD, 24 Seamstress
Member(s) of Household: Ann Orchard.24
7 Apr 18613 Grove Street, Bathwick, Somerset, EnglandHead of Household: John Orchard. Age 37 - Beerhouse Keeper. With Ann ORCHARD, 36, Beerhouse Keeper
Member(s) of Household: Ann Orchard.25

Family

 Sarah Jane Williams b. 1833, d. 8 Apr 1909
Children 1.Mary Ann Orchard31 b. 10 Sep 1863, d. 1868
 2.John Samuel Orchard32 b. 10 Feb 1865, d. 23 Jul 1949
 3.William Henry Orchard33 b. 1867, d. 19 Feb 1886
 4.Daniel Orchard34 b. 1868, d. 11 Feb 1875
 5.Joseph Orchard35 b. 1870, d. 1951
 6.Sarah Jane Orchard b. Sep 1872, d. 1955
 7.Charlotte Ann Orchard36 b. 1875, d. 1911
 8.Margaret Harriet Orchard+ b. 31 Oct 1876, d. 1973
 9.Margaret Orchard37 b. 1879, d. 1880
 10.Albert Burgham Orchard+ b. 1881, d. 1959
 11.Charles Orchard38 b. 1883, d. 1974
 12.Richmond Orchard39 b. 1885, d. 1975
 13.David Orchard40 b. 3 Jan 1888, d. 1975

Newspaper-Articles

  • 2 Dec 1863: THE passengers per ship Fearnought presented Captain J. H. Jones with a numerously-signed testimonial and a purse of twenty guineas on their arrival in Melbourne, as a slight token of esteem and regard for the qualities he displayed both as a gentleman and seaman.26
  • 12 Jan 1864: Geelong. — The imports of the past week have been chiefly received from Hobson's Bay, ex the Great Britain, the Maryborough, and the Greyhound from Liverpool ; the Exodus and the Fearnought, from London, the Barwon and Catherine, from the Clyde, the Wildflower from Leith, and the Melanie from Calcutta ; their total estimated value is £5317. The exports represent a portion of the wool, tallow, and leather shipped in the Marco Polo, the 6300 sheep laden in the Saldanha, for New Zealand, &c; the declared value of the whole being £31,100. The revenue collected by the Customs during the week has amounted to £2394 13s 7d, and a further sum of £18 12s 10d was received for pilotage dues. Business has been light during the entire week. Sugar stands well, with every prospect of a further advance ; rice maintains previously quoted rates ; flour is firm at £14 to £14 10s per ton ; and Dundee goods are steady at the high prices last noted. —Advertiser, January 11.27
  • 4 Sep 1901: Berwick Shire Council. It was decided on the motion of Cr. Martin and Ure to warn Mr. Orchard not to encroach on water reserve at Cockatoo Creek.28
  • 27 Nov 1905: COCKATOO Station.—150 A. of Land, house and outhouses for Sale, in one block, or cut to size, wanted. J. Orchard, Cockatoo.29
  • 7 Jul 1909: Berwick Shire Council. Correspondence. From Toohey and Wimpole, re transfer of road to Mr Orchard, of Cockatoo Creek which the Titles office had agreed to.30

Citations

  1. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Somerset, England, Marriage Registers, Bonds and Allegations, 1754-1914
    William Orchard & Harriett Cooper, Marriage or Bann Date: 10 Aug 1818, Marriage Place: Walcot St Swithin, Somerset, England
    Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: DPwal.sw/2/1/19.
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, England & Wales, Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Registers, 1567-1936, RG 4, Rg 4/3252, Denomination: Wesleyan.
    Wm Orchard, Age 56, buried 8 Aug 1833 at Walcot Somerset, Abode Gracious Court.
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Somerset, England, Marriage Registers, Bonds and Allegations, 1754-1914
    Harriet Orchard & William Churchill, Marriage or Bann Date: 12 Aug 1839, Marriage Place: Walcot St Swithin, Somerset, England, Father: Thomas Cooper
    Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: DPwal.sw/2/1/33
    William Churchill was a bachelor, Harriett Orchard a widow.
  4. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, John Orchard, Baptism Date: 1 Feb 1824, Walcot St Swithin, Somerset, England. Father: William Orchard, Mother: Harriett Orchard.
  5. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Jane Orchard, Baptism Date: 22 May 1831, Walcot St Swithin, Somerset, England. Father: William Orchard, Mother: Harriett Orchard.
  6. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, possible son: Dec Q 1853 (Bath) 05c 589. Mother's maiden surname: Pillard
    John Orchard, Baptism Date: 28 Sep 1853, Bathwick St Mary, Somerset, England. Father: John Orchard, Mother: Anne Orchard
    Grove Street, Greengrocer
    Dec Q 1853 (Bath) 05c 427 (Age 0) - as John Orchard
    Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914, Ref. DPbatw.m/2/1/20
    John Orchard, Age: 5 weeks, Burial Date: 21 Oct 1853, Burial Place: Bathwick St Mary, Somerset, England.
  7. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, another son? (mother's maiden name different!)
    Mar Q 1858 (Bath) 05c 692. Mother's maiden surname: Lewis
    Dec Q 1858 (Bath) 05c 476 (Age 0) - as James Orchard
    Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914, Ref. DPbatw.m/2/1/20
    James Orchard, Age: 9 months, Burial Date: 20 Nov 1858, Burial Place: Bathwick St Mary, Somerset, England.
  8. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914, Ref. DPbatw.m/2/1/20
    Ann Orchard, Age: 36, Burial Date: 22 Sep 1861, Burial Place: Bathwick St Mary, Somerset, England.
  9. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Sep Q 1861 (Bath) 05c 405 (Age 36) - as Ann Orchard."
  10. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Somerset, England, Marriage Registers, Bonds and Allegations, 1754-1914
    John Orchard & Sarah Williams, Marriage or Bann Date: 1 Jan 1862, Marriage Place: Bathwick St Mary, Somerset, England, Father: William Orchard
    Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: DPbatw.m/2/1/15.
  11. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915
    Mar Q 1862 (Bath) 5c 999. John Orchard & Sarah Williams.
  12. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Inward Overseas Passenger Lists (see Microfiche Copies: VPRS 7666 United Kingdom Ports; VPRS 7667 Foreign Ports; VPRS 13439 New Zealand Ports) (VPRS947)
    Sep - Dec 1863
    VPRS 947/P0000, Sep - Dec 1863.
  13. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923
    Daniel Orchard, Age 4, arrived 1 Mar 1873 on "Somersetshire."
  14. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Outward Passengers to Interstate, U.K. and Foreign Ports (Refer to Microfilm Copy VPRS 3506) (VPRS948)
    Jul - Dec 1877., 1 Jan 1877
    VPRS 948/P0001, Jul - Dec 1877 (Images 201-202).
  15. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923
    John Orchard, Age 54, arrived 28 Dec 1878 on "Kent."
  16. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Land File 13475/19.20. Crown Grant 7 Apr 1903.
  17. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2829-628 - John Orchard of Berwick Farmer - Gazette No 122 Page 4501, dated 7 Dec 1900.
  18. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D5174/1909 (Age 76) (par Saml WILLIAMS & Sarah Jane BUNGAN) - as Sarah ORCHARD, Death registered at Gembrook, Australia."
  19. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3425-853 - Mary Ann Porritt of No 274 Esplanade East Port Melbourne Married Woman (parent titles 2829-628 and 3014-640) Transfer 621089.
  20. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1909 Rates 823 John Orchard Cockatoo Farmer 150ac Lots 7.8. NAV 45. Crossed out now Mrs M Porritt.
  21. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D13215/1915 (Age 91) (par ORCHARD & Unknown) - as Jno ORCHARD, Death registered at Emerald, Australia."
  22. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 30 Dec 1915, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1588615
  23. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1841 England Census. HO107/970/47/45
    Enummerated at Walcot, Somerset.
    Household Members: Wm Churchill, 40, Harriet Churchill, 45, John Orchard, Charlotte Orchard, 15, Wm Orchard, 13
    Ancestry Record ID: 8978::13643679."
  24. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1851 England Census. HO107/1940/340/27
    Enummerated at Bathwick, Somerset.
    Household Members: John Orchard, Ann Orchard, 24, Wife
    Ancestry Record ID: 8860::7452853."
  25. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "1861 England Census. Rg 9/1684/4/2
    Enummerated at 3 Grove Street, Bathwick, Somerset.
    Household Members: John Orchard, Ann Orchard, 36, Wife, Sara A Welch, 17, Servant
    Ancestry Record ID: 8767::19180411."
  26. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Wed 2 Dec 1863, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5740050
  27. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 12 Jan 1864, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/155020676
  28. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 4 Sep 1901, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70047693
  29. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 27 Nov 1905, p9
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/199409912
  30. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 7 Jul 1909, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66200361
  31. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B7795/1864 (par John ORCHARD & Sarah Jane WILLIAMS) - as Mary Ann ORCHARD, Birth registered at Sea On Board "Fearnought.""
  32. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B7672/1865 (par John ORCHARD & Sarah J WILLIAMS) - as John Samuel ORCHARD, Birth registered at Fitz, Australia."
  33. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B1483/1867 (par John ORCHARD & Sarah Jane WILLIAMS) - as William Henry ORCHARD, Birth registered at Coll'Wood, Australia."
  34. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B22439/1868 (par John ORCHARD & Sarah Jane WILLIAMS) - as Daniel ORCHARD, Birth registered at C'Wood, Australia."
  35. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B15014/1870 (par John ORCHARD & Sarah Jane WILLIAMS) - as Joseph ORCHARD, Birth registered at Fitzroy, Australia."
  36. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B2392/1875 (par John ORCHARD & Sarah WILLIAMS) - as Charlotte Ann ORCHARD, Birth registered at Fitz, Australia."
  37. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B16144/1879 (par John ORCHARD & Sarah WILLIAMS) - as Margaret ORCHARD, Birth registered at Fitz, Australia."
  38. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B16522/1883 (par John ORCHARD & Sarah WILLIAMS) - as Charles ORCHARD, Birth registered at Fitz, Australia."
  39. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B25814/1885 (par John ORCHARD & Sarah WILLIAMS) - as Richmond ORCHARD, Birth registered at Gemb, Australia."
  40. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B3397/1888 (par John ORCHARD & Sarah WILLIAMS) - as David ORCHARD, Birth registered at W'Beal, Australia."
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