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Geoffrey Cameron Harvey

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Biography

Birth	1891	Geoffrey Cameron Harvey was born in 1891 in Victoria, Australia.1
Marriage	27 June 1941	He and Doris Esther Reid were married on 27 June 1941 in Hartwell, Victoria, Australia.2
Death	10 February 1964	He died on 10 February 1964 at age ~73 in Caulfield, Victoria, Australia.3

Citations

1. [S25] Ancestry.com, Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922, Name: Geoffrey Cameron Harvey - Birth Date: Abt 1891 - Birth Place: St Kilda, Victoria - Registration Year: 1891 - Registration Place: Victoria, Australia - Father: Alf Wh Edwd Harvey - Mother: Kate Cameron - Registration Number: 7339
2. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, Husband: Geoffrey Cameron Harvey, divorced 11th Dec 1940, Military Area Officer, born St Kilda, Age 50, Father - Alfred William Edward Harvey, Mother - Kate Cameron -- Wife: Doris Esther Reid, spinster, Milliner, born Moorinah Tasmania, Age 44, Father - Francis James Reid, Mother - Rachel Isabel Badcock
3. [S16] FamilySearch.org, Death record, Name: Geoffrey Cameron Harvey - Event Type: Burial - Event Place: Caulfield South, Glen Eira City, Victoria, Australia - Age (Estimated): 74 - Birth Date: 1890 - Death Date: 10 Feb 1964 - Cemetery: Brighton General Cemetery

John Joseph Peddie

Biography

Citations

1. [S25] Ancestry.com, Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922, Name: Jno Jos Peddie - Birth Date: Abt 1894 - Birth Place: Carlton, Victoria - Registration Year: 1894 - Registration Place: Victoria, Australia - Father: Wm Anderson Peddie - Mother: Martha Jane Walton - Registration Number: 1637
2. [S23] TROVE, Melbourne Argus 20 August 1927, PEDDIE—REID. — On the 5th March, at Malvern Presbyterian Church, by Rev. D. McCrae Stewart, John J. Peddie, only son of the late William H. and Mrs. M. Peddie, South Yarra, to Myra L., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Reid, of Malvern.
3. [S16] FamilySearch.org, Australia, Victoria, Index to Probate Registers, 1841-1989, Name: John Joseph Peddie - Residence Place: Tooradin - Death Date: 03 Sep 1972 - Occupation: Retired - Event Type: Probate - Event Date: 28 Feb 1973 - Event Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - Record Number: 427 - Series Number: 749 - Volume Beginning Year: 1970 - Volume Ending Year: 1979

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Clifford Wigram Oliver

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Biography

Birth	1889	Clifford Wigram Oliver was born in 1889 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.1
Marriage	30 January 1915	He and Clarace Edith Robina Hepburn Bedford were married on 30 January 1915 in Balmain North, NSW, Australia.2
Death	1959	He died in 1959 at age ~70 in Burwood, NSW, Australia.3

Citations

1. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Birth Record, OLIVER Clifford Wigram - Mother: Ann Maria NEWMAN - Father: Wm - Location: PORT MELBOURNE - Ref: 25057/1889
2. [S3] NSW Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate B94900, Clifford Wigram Oliver: Law Clerk of 7 High St. Rozelle, 25 years, born in Melbourne, father: William Herbert Oliver (deceased), shipwright, mother Ann Maria Newman (deceased)
   Clarice Edith Rosina Bedford: Bookkeeper, 1 Clay St Balmain, 21 years, born in Hobart, father: William Joseph Bedford, carrier, mother: May Thelma Jackson
   Witnesses - Vera Walke [sister] and E Barrier (??)
   Clergyman - George Fredeick Belford Manning
   
   Registered: 30 January 1915
3. [S3] NSW Registry of B, D & M, Death Record, OLIVER CLIFFORD WIGRAM - Ref: 24697/1959 - Father: WILLIAM HERBERT - Mother: ANNE MARION - Location: BURWOOD

Robert William Hepburn

Parents

Hepburn, Robert William GGGGGF from Ancestry

Biography

Birth	28 January 1782	Robert William Hepburn was born on 28 January 1782 in St Dorothy, Jamaica.1
Marriage	19 May 1805	He and Jacobina Hosie were married on 19 May 1805 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.2
Death	7 February 1866	He died on 7 February 1866 at age 84 in Fingal, Tasmania, Australia.3,4

Note		1. Details from Capt Wm Hepburn's written document: "..Robert Hepburn Son of Wm Hepburn & Mary Ann Roy.." - note from Bryan Curran 2. He was in the Royal Navy from which he retired on the 13th March 1827 - Reg Reid, Captain Robert HEPBURN notes 3. He built a house at Waterloo Point, next to the old school, where he set up a store.- Reg Reid, Captain Robert HEPBURN notes 4. He was made a J.P. on 2nd January 1833. - Reg Reid, Captain Robert HEPBURN notes.
Misc	June 1814	Robert William Hepburn was commander of the Revenue Cruiser Royal George in June 1814 in Scotland.5
Misc	January 1819	He was commander of the Revenue Cruiser Regent in January 1819 in Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.6
Misc	25 December 1822	He was commander of the Revenue Cruiser Regent on 25 December 1822 in Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.7
Immigration	23 January 1828	He immigrated on 23 January 1828 to Tasmania, Australia.8,9
Census	31 December 1847	He appeared in the census on 31 December 1847 in Great Swan Port, Tasmania, Australia.10

Citations

1. [S14] Papers - Anthony Fletcher - Hepburn Family Tree.doc, Hepburn.rtf
2. [S8] UK Registry, Scottish Records, Robert Hepburn Sailor in Leith and Jacobina Hossack [sic] residenter in Leith daughter of the deceased John [?] Hossack [? illegible]. After proclamation of banns were married 19 May 1805
3. [S23] TROVE, Hobart Mercury 10 February 1866, HEPBURN. -At his residence, Ross Hill (should be Roys Hill?), St. Paul's, in the 85th year of his age, Captain Robert Hepburn, R.N., J.P.
4. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, Age: 85 Years - Gentleman - Cause: "Natural Causes"
5. [S25] Ancestry.com, Robert Hepburn in The Navy LIst June 1814, page 61. Commander of "Royal George" in the Excise Service (Scotland) posted by Elizabeth Young
6. [S25] Ancestry.com, Robert Hepburn, commander of Revenue Cruiser 'Regent', in The Navy List, January 1819 posted by Elizabeth Young
7. [S25] Ancestry.com, Robert Hepburn commander of Regent, Leith Station, 25 December 1822 posted by Elizabeth Young
8. [S23] TROVE, Hobart Town Courier 2 February 1828, "Among the passengers by the Greenock, who remain in this colony we have remarked, Mr. and Mrs Hepburn, and eight children."
9. [S23] TROVE, Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser 25 February 1828, "The following is a list of the passengers which has not yet been published, that have arrived in these Colonies by the Australian Company's ship Greenock: In the cabin; Robert Hepburn, Esq. and Lady, Misses Betsey, Harriet, Mary Ann, Lilias, and Jacobina Hepburne, Masters James and Robert Hepburne" - [no mention of William]
10. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, 1848 Census, Residence at Roy's Hil St Pauls great Swanport - 17 people resident, 7 free - 13 men and 4 women

Jacobina Hosie

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Biography

Birth	3 July 1784	Jacobina Hosie was born on 3 July 1784 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.1
Marriage	19 May 1805	Robert William Hepburn and she were married on 19 May 1805 in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.2
Death	13 April 1871	She died on 13 April 1871 at age 86 in Roys Hill (near Fingal), Tasmania, Australia.3

Citations

1. [S8] UK Registry, Scottish Registry, John Hosie, Taylor in Leith and Ellizabeth Machardie Sp[ouse] a Dr Jacobina born 3rd bapt[ised] 11th July 1784 Witn[esses] George Lourie Writer [?] in Leith and John Muir, Taylor there
2. [S8] UK Registry, Scottish Records, Robert Hepburn Sailor in Leith and Jacobina Hossack [sic] residenter in Leith daughter of the deceased John [?] Hossack [? illegible]. After proclamation of banns were married 19 May 1805
3. [S23] TROVE, Hobart Mercury 19 April 1871, HEPBURN.- At Bogshill (? - should be Roys Hill), 13th April, Jacobina, widow of the late Captain Robert Hepburn, R.N., aged 87 years.
4. [S23] TROVE, Hobart Town Courier 2 February 1828, "Among the passengers by the Greenock, who remain in this colony we have remarked, Mr. and Mrs Hepburn, and eight children."
5. [S23] TROVE, Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser 25 February 1828, "The following is a list of the passengers which has not yet been published, that have arrived in these Colonies by the Australian Company's ship Greenock: In the cabin; Robert Hepburn, Esq. and Lady, Misses Betsey, Harriet, Mary Ann, Lilias, and Jacobina Hepburne, Masters James and Robert Hepburne" - [no mention of William]

Charlotte Warburton Pearce

Parents

Pearce, Charlotte Warburton GGGA - from thepeerage

Biography

Birth	1 August 1848	Charlotte Warburton Pearce was born on 1 August 1848 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.1
Marriage	9 December 1868	James Partington and she were married on 9 December 1868 in Pontville, Tasmania, Australia.2
Death	21 February 1917	She died on 21 February 1917 at age 68 in Brighton, Tasmania, Australia.3

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Father: Matthew Frederick Pearse [sic]. Clerk - Mother: Lillias Pearse [sic] formerly Hepburn - Registered: 19 August 1848 by M F Pearce, No. 1 Devonshire Place, Father
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate 43 4, James Partington: age 20, Wheelwright - Charlotte Warburton Pearce: age 20, Spinster - In the house of William Sharpe - Clergyman: the Rev Shipphird (?) - Witnesses: Elizabeth Tait, James Pearce (Charlotte's brother)
   Registered: 9 December 1868
3. [S23] TROVE, Hobart Mercury 23 February 1917, PARTINGTON. -On February 22, 1917, at the residence of her daughter (Mrs. Louis Jones), Brighton, Charlotte, relict, of the late James Partington, in the 69th year of her age.
4. [S23] TROVE, The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Sat 13 Oct 1894, LICENSING DISTRICT OF BRIGHTON - FOURTH QUARTERLY MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 1894.
   Mrs. CHARLOTTE PARTINGTON has duly given notice of her intention to apply for a Justices' Certificate of permission to continue to Sell Liquor under the Licence held by her late husband, James Partington, deceased, in respect of the house situate at Pontville, and known by the sign of The Crown Inn,
   J. R. BETTS, Clerk of Petty Sessions. Pontville, October 8, 1894.

James Partington

Parents

Partington, James husband of Charlotte Pearce GGGA from Ancestry

Biography

Birth	7 July 1849	James Partington was born on 7 July 1849 in Pontville, Tasmania, Australia.1
Marriage	9 December 1868	He and Charlotte Warburton Pearce were married on 9 December 1868 in Pontville, Tasmania, Australia.2
Death	21 August 1894	He died on 21 August 1894 at age 45 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.3,4

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Name not given - Father: James Partington, Labourer - Mother: Mary Partington formerly Crosswell - Registered: 28 July 1849 by J Partington, Father, Newton
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate 43 4, James Partington: age 20, Wheelwright - Charlotte Warburton Pearce: age 20, Spinster - In the house of William Sharpe - Clergyman: the Rev Shipphird (?) - Witnesses: Elizabeth Tait, James Pearce (Charlotte's brother)
   Registered: 9 December 1868
3. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, Age: 45 years - Publican - Cause: "Uraemia from Renal Disease"
4. [S23] TROVE, Hobart Mercury Fri 24 Aug 1894, MILITARY FUNERAL. - The remains of Mr. James Partington, of the Crown Inn, Brighton, recently deceased, are to be accorded a military funeral at Brighton today. The deceased was for many years an active member of the Auxiliary Force at Brighton, and took a great interest in shooting. A contingent of the Tasmanian Rifle Regiment, under Corporal Livingston, proceed to Brighton this morning to take part in the last ceremony.

Thomas Wathen

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Biography

Birth	7 October 1796	Thomas Wathen was born on 7 October 1796 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.1
Marriage	11 August 1822	He and Emma Fowler were married on 11 August 1822 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.2
Death	27 October 1855	He died on 27 October 1855 at age 59 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.3,4

Note
Baptism	5 November 1796	Thomas Wathen was baptized on 5 November 1796 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.5
Census	2 April 1841	He appeared in the census on 2 April 1841 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.6
Census	2 April 1851	He appeared in the census on 2 April 1851 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.7
Immigration	5 December 1852	He immigrated on 5 December 1852 to Tasmania, Australia.8,9

Citations

1. [S8] UK Registry, Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1813, Thomas Son of Willam and Rebeccah Wathen
2. [S16] FamilySearch.org, England Marriages, 1538–1973, St. James Parish, Bristol, Gloucester, England
3. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, Thomas Wathen, Gardener, aged 59, died of "disease of the heart", Informant: W F Wathen, son of the deceased
4. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 30 October 1855, On the 27th inst., at his residence, Victoria-street, Launceston, Mr. Thomas Wathen, aged 59 years.
5. [S16] FamilySearch.org, England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, Name - Thos Wathen, Gender - Male, Christening Date - Nov 1796, Christening Place - WOTTON UNDER EDGE, GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND, Father's Name - Wm Wathen, Mother's Name - Rebecca
6. [S8] UK Registry, 1841 Census, Old Town - Thomas Wathen, age 40, laborer; Emma Wathen, age 35; William Wathen, age 17; Emma Wathen, age 15; Pamela Wathen, age 12; Selina Wathen, age 9; Osbone Wathen, age 4; Ruth Wathen, age 8 months
7. [S8] UK Registry, 1851 Census, Old Town - Thomas Wathen, age 54, Ostler; Emma Wathen, age 48, Household Duties; Ruth Wathen, age 10, Scholar; Osborne Wathen, age 15, Scholar; Mary Wathen, age 6, Scholar - all born Gloucester, Wotton
8. [S25] Ancestry.com, Tasmania, Australia, Immigrant Lists, 1841-1884, On the "Australasia" - Thomas, Emma, Osbourne, Ruth and Mary Anne - "To his son at Launceston"
9. [S23] TROVE, Colonial Times (Hobart, Tas. : 1828 - 1857) Tue 7 Dec 1852, IMMIGRATION OFFICE. The barque Australasia having arrived on the evening of the 5th instant with a general body of emigrants, the following list of persons desirous of obtaining engagements is published for the information of the public. . . . . Thomas Wathen, wife and 3 children, gardener

Emma Fowler

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Biography

Birth	1802	Emma Fowler was born in 1802 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.1
Marriage	11 August 1822	Thomas Wathen and she were married on 11 August 1822 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.2
Death	24 February 1879	She died on 24 February 1879 at age ~77 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.3,4

Baptism	31 October 1802	Emma Fowler was baptized on 31 October 1802 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.5
Witness	2 April 1841	She appeared in the household of Thomas Wathen in the census on 2 April 1841 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.6
Witness	2 April 1851	She appeared in the household of Thomas Wathen in the census on 2 April 1851 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.7
Witness	5 December 1852	She witnessed the immigration of Thomas Wathen on 5 December 1852 in Tasmania, Australia.8,9

Citations

1. [S8] UK Registry, Based on baptism record
2. [S16] FamilySearch.org, England Marriages, 1538–1973, St. James Parish, Bristol, Gloucester, England
3. [S23] TROVE, Cornwall Chronicle 26 February 1879, WATHEN— On February 24. at Charles street, Launceston, Emma, relict of the late Thomas Wathen, in the 76th year of her age. - also in Launceston Examiner 26 February 1879
4. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, Emma Wathen, Widow, aged 76, died of "senility", Informant: W F Wathen, son
5. [S8] UK Registry, Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1813, Emma D. of Thos & Ann Fowler
6. [S8] UK Registry, 1841 Census, Old Town - Thomas Wathen, age 40, laborer; Emma Wathen, age 35; William Wathen, age 17; Emma Wathen, age 15; Pamela Wathen, age 12; Selina Wathen, age 9; Osbone Wathen, age 4; Ruth Wathen, age 8 months
7. [S8] UK Registry, 1851 Census, Old Town - Thomas Wathen, age 54, Ostler; Emma Wathen, age 48, Household Duties; Ruth Wathen, age 10, Scholar; Osborne Wathen, age 15, Scholar; Mary Wathen, age 6, Scholar - all born Gloucester, Wotton
8. [S25] Ancestry.com, Tasmania, Australia, Immigrant Lists, 1841-1884, On the "Australasia" - Thomas, Emma, Osbourne, Ruth and Mary Anne - "To his son at Launceston"
9. [S23] TROVE, Colonial Times (Hobart, Tas. : 1828 - 1857) Tue 7 Dec 1852, IMMIGRATION OFFICE. The barque Australasia having arrived on the evening of the 5th instant with a general body of emigrants, the following list of persons desirous of obtaining engagements is published for the information of the public. . . . . Thomas Wathen, wife and 3 children, gardener

William Fowler Wathen

Parents

Biography

Birth	16 August 1823	William Fowler Wathen was born on 16 August 1823 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.1
Marriage	22 April 1847	He and Jane Waddle were married on 22 April 1847 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.2
Marriage	20 July 1856	He and Eliza Waddle were married on 20 July 1856 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.3
Marriage	13 June 1861	He and Emma Withey were married on 13 June 1861 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.4,5
Death	6 December 1899	He died on 6 December 1899 at age 76 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.6,7,8,9,10,11,12

Baptism	17 August 1823	William Fowler Wathen was baptized on 17 August 1823 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.13
Witness	2 April 1841	He appeared in the household of Thomas Wathen in the census on 2 April 1841 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.14
Census	1 March 1851	William Fowler Wathen appeared in the census on 1 March 1851 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.15

Citations

1. [S8] UK Registry, Based on baptism record
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At St Johns Church - Husband: William Fowler Wathen, Schoolmaster, aged 23 - Wife: Jane Waddle, aged 19 - Witnesses: Elizabeth Henry and William Henty
3. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At Baptist Chapel York St - Husband: William Fowler Wathen, Teacher, aged 33 - Wife: Eliza Waddle [her name is also spelt Waddell on the certificate], aged 35 - Witnesses: Selina Wathen [William's sister] and Osborne Wathen [William's brother]
4. [S23] TROVE, Hobart Mercury 22 July 1861, WATHEN - WITHEY. - June 13, at Launceston, by the Rev W. Law, Mr W. F. Wathen, to Miss Emma Withey.
5. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At St John Square Congregational Church - Husband: William Fowler Wathen, Gentleman, full age - Wife: Emma Withey [handwriting makes it look like Witley], full age - Witnesses: Charles Withey and Mr A Withey
6. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 6 December 1900, IN MEMORIAM. WATHEN.-In memory of William Fowler Wathen, who departed this life December 6, 1899. -Inserted by his wife and family
7. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 7 December 1899, WATHEN.-On the 6th December, at his residence, Charles-street, William Fowler Wathen, aged 77 years. FUNERAL NOTICES. The funeral of the late Mr. William Fowler Wathen will leave his late residence, Charles-street, on Friday, the 8th inst., at half-past 3 o'clock. Friends will please accept this invitation.
8. [S23] TROVE, The Sydney Morning Herald 7 December 1899, LAUNCESTON, Wednesday. Mr. William Fowler Wathen, a colonist of over 60 years' standing, died this evening. He came out here as a tutor and chaplain on board a Government ship, and subsequently filled important positions under the Educational Department. He was one of the founders of the Mechanics' Institute, and was for 52 years its secretary. After retirement from the public service the deceased took an active part in municipal and colonial politics.
9. [S23] TROVE, The Inquirer and Commercial News Perth, WA 8 December 1899, TASMANIA. Launceston, December 6. . . OBITUARY. A very old resident, Mr. C. [sic] F. Wathen, died to-night. He was the first State school teacher in the colony.
10. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, At Charles Street - William Fowler Wathen, Gentleman, aged 77, born England, died of "Senility"
11. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 7 Dec 1899, OBITUARY - MR. W. F. WATHEN.
    After a lingering illness Mr. William Fowler Wathen has joined the great majority. The sad event took place at his residence, 162 Charles-street, yesterday, and was not unexpected. Deceased was in his 78th year. He was a native of England, his birthplace being Wootton, a Gloucestershire village. He came out to the colony early in life as tutor, instructor, and chaplain on board a government ship, and had been in Tasmania for the long period of 60 years. Prior to receiving that appointment he had had teaching experience in the famous "Bluecoat" school, and on arriving in the colony was offered, and accepted, a post under the Education Department. For a time he was settled in Hobart, but then came north, 22 of his over 30 years' good service in this capacity being passed in the city of Launceston. He then retired. In more ways than one Mr. Wathen was a useful citizen. He was an active worker at the very inception of the Mechanics' Institute, and for 52 years its secretary, a position from which he only recently retired on account of failing health. He and the Hon. Adye Douglas were made life members of the institute in recognition of their splendid labours on its behalf, and now only the veteran Parliamentarian remains. Years ago Mr. Wathen was a very active member of St. Paul's Church, and was largely instrumental in founding the St. John's Lodge. He was also connected with the dispensary. He took the keenest interest in politics, and spent three years in the Municipal Council. Indeed, no public body was considered complete without the "heckling" of him who is now gone. He leaves a widow and large family to mourn their loss. One of his sons is a journalist in New Zealand, Mr. W. A. Wathen. Another, Mr. Charles Wathen, is in business in this city, while Mr. F. Wathen is located at Zeehan, and Mr. H. Wathen at Waratah. His daughters number six. The funeral will leave his late residence to-morrow, at 3.30 p.m.
12. [S23] TROVE, Zeehan and Dundas Herald 9 Dec 1899, At Rest. Our obituary notices contain the announcement of the death of the father of one of our leading tradesmen, which took place at Launceston on Wednesday evening - Mr William Fowler Wathen, who had had a long illness consequent on general debility. The deceased was widely known throughout Launceston, and was much respected as one who took a keen interest in all that appertained to the best interests of the northern capital. Mr Wathen, who had reached the advanced age of 78 years, was a colonist of nearly 60 years, he having been appointed by the Imperial Government tutor and instructor to one of the convict ships. He was born at Wotton-on-the-Hedge, near Gloucestershire, After his arrival he was appointed to the first Government school, which was located in the south. Then he was removed to the Elizabeth street school, Launceston, in which be remained as head teacher for 22 years, Mr Leach and then the late Mr Kidd succeeding him. Mr Wathen retired after over 30 years' service, and since then he has displayed a remarkable activity in everything that would promote the welfare of the city. He took a keen interest in municipal affairs, and was possessed of advanced ideas that were caviare to the general. On the occasion of his first appearing as a candidate for civic honors the numbers which were recorded in his favor were exceedingly few, but he made several attempts afterwards, and each time he had gained in popular favor, until eventually he was returned with a substantial vote. When he had appeared at the hustings previously to thank those who had voted for him he was in the habit of making a characteristic speech. It contained few words, was honest in purpose, and always appropriate. In fact, it was the impression that Mr Wathen meant well gaining currency that eventually led to his return. He was always a progressive man in municipal affairs, one of the main planks of his platform he advocated being the ward system. When he entered the Council Chamber he composed a minority of one on most of the questions of the hour, and as he was a man possessed of strong convictions the opposition he received had an irritating effect on one at that time well advanced in years. When his term of office was out he retired, and since then he has contented himself by annually frequenting the meetings of candidates, of whom he always asked a variety of questions, many of which were posers. Mr Wathen was, with the exception of Mr Adye Douglas, M.L.C., the last representative of the founders of the Launceston Mechanics' Institute, and for 52 years he held the position of secretary. He has left a large family of children, all grown up. His eldest son, Mr W. A. W. Wathen at present occupies a position on the staff of the "Dunedin Herald," New Zealand. Mr Chas. Wathen is in business in Launceston, Mr H. W. Wathen a jeweller at Waratah, and Mr F. W. Wathen, jeweller, Zeehan . There are six daughters, the eldest being Mrs Joshua Beaumont. Mr Osman Wathen, Charles street, is a brother of deceased, and another brother, Sir Charles Wathen, was a prominent man in Bristol, where he occupied the position of Mayor. The funeral took place at the English Cemetery, Launceston, yesterday.
13. [S8] UK Registry, Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1913, William Fowler S. of Thomas & Emma Wathen, living in Old Town, Thomas' Profession: Clothmaker
14. [S8] UK Registry, 1841 Census, Old Town - Thomas Wathen, age 40, laborer; Emma Wathen, age 35; William Wathen, age 17; Emma Wathen, age 15; Pamela Wathen, age 12; Selina Wathen, age 9; Osbone Wathen, age 4; Ruth Wathen, age 8 months
15. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, 1851 Census, Living at Elizabeth Street - 4 people

Emma Wathen

Parents

Biography

Birth	20 December 1825	Emma Wathen was born on 20 December 1825 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.1
Marriage	19 December 1850	Alfred John Green and she were married on 19 December 1850 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.2
Death	10 February 1874	She died on 10 February 1874 at age 48 in Collingwood, Victoria, Australia.3,4

Baptism	22 January 1826	Emma Wathen was baptized on 22 January 1826 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.5
Witness	2 April 1841	She appeared in the household of Thomas Wathen in the census on 2 April 1841 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.6
Immigration	8 June 1849	She immigrated on 8 June 1849 to Port Jackson, NSW, Australia.7

Citations

1. [S8] UK Registry, Based on baptism record
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, Husband: Alfred John Green, single man, aged 26, Free, a Carpenter - Wife: single woman, aged 25, Free - Witnesses: Pamela Wathen [sister], Selena [sic - sister] Wathen, W F Wathen [brother]
3. [S23] TROVE, The Australasian 14 Feb 1874, GREEN - On 10th inst., at her residence, Peel-street Collingwood, Emma, the wife of A. J. Green, for many years resident in Launceston, Tasmania
4. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Death Record, At Peel Street - Age: 48 - Cause; Nervous debility, diarrhoea - Parents: Thomas Wathen a labourer, Emma Wathen formerly Fowler - Informant: A J Green Husband 7 Peel Street Collingwood - born Glocestershire England, 18 years in Tasmania, 6 years in Victoria - married in Launceston at age 25 to Alfred John Green - Issue: Anne Selina, Emma, Charles Alexander, Pamela Anne, Alice
5. [S8] UK Registry, Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1913, Emma Dr. of Thomas & Emma Wathen, living in Old Town, Thomas' Profession: Shearman
6. [S8] UK Registry, 1841 Census, Old Town - Thomas Wathen, age 40, laborer; Emma Wathen, age 35; William Wathen, age 17; Emma Wathen, age 15; Pamela Wathen, age 12; Selina Wathen, age 9; Osbone Wathen, age 4; Ruth Wathen, age 8 months
7. [S3] NSW Registry of B, D & M, New South Wales, Australia, Assisted Immigrant Passenger Lists, 1828-1896, On the ship John Bright - Emma Wathen, 23, dressmaker; Pamela Wathen 20, House Servant; Selina Wathen, 15, House Servant - all from Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire, all C of E, all can read and write

Pamela Wathen

Parents

Biography

Birth	1828	Pamela Wathen was born in 1828 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.1
Death	21 March 1885	She died on 21 March 1885 at age ~57 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.2,3

Baptism	20 July 1828	Pamela Wathen was baptized on 20 July 1828 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.4
Witness	2 April 1841	She appeared in the household of Thomas Wathen in the census on 2 April 1841 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.5
Immigration	8 June 1849	She immigrated on 8 June 1849 to Port Jackson, NSW, Australia.6

Citations

1. [S8] UK Registry, Based on baptism record
2. [S23] TROVE, Daily Telegraph Launceston 23 March 1885, Wathen. — On March 21, at Launceston, Pamela Wathen, aged 56 years.
3. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, Pamela Wathen, Invalid, aged 56, died of "Debility"
4. [S8] UK Registry, Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1913, Pamela Dr. of Thomas & Emma Wathen, living in Wotton, Thomas' Profession: Shearman
5. [S8] UK Registry, 1841 Census, Old Town - Thomas Wathen, age 40, laborer; Emma Wathen, age 35; William Wathen, age 17; Emma Wathen, age 15; Pamela Wathen, age 12; Selina Wathen, age 9; Osbone Wathen, age 4; Ruth Wathen, age 8 months
6. [S3] NSW Registry of B, D & M, New South Wales, Australia, Assisted Immigrant Passenger Lists, 1828-1896, On the ship John Bright - Emma Wathen, 23, dressmaker; Pamela Wathen 20, House Servant; Selina Wathen, 15, House Servant - all from Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire, all C of E, all can read and write

Thomas Wathen

Parents

Biography

Birth	1831	Thomas Wathen was born in 1831 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.1
Death	January 1833	He died in January 1833 at age ~2 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.2
Burial	17 January 1833	He was buried on 17 January 1833 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.3

Note		This Thomas Wathen is not mentioned in the 1841 Census - all other children are except Samuel, who died in 1839.
Baptism	5 June 1831	Thomas Wathen was baptized on 5 June 1831 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.4

Citations

1. [S8] UK Registry, Based on baptism record
2. [S8] UK Registry, Based on burial record
3. [S8] UK Registry, Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1988., Age: 1 - living at Wotton
4. [S8] UK Registry, Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1913, Thomas son of Thomas & Emma Wathen, living in Wotton, Thomas' Profession: Shearman

Samuel Wathen

Parents

Biography

Birth	9 January 1839	Samuel Wathen was born on 9 January 1839 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.1
Death	8 April 1839	He died on 8 April 1839 at age 0 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.2
Burial	15 April 1839	He was buried on 15 April 1839 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.3

Citations

1. [S8] UK Registry, Birth Record, Father: Thomas Wathen, a Cloth Dresser - Mother: Emma Wathen formerly Fowler
2. [S8] UK Registry, Death Record, Age: 3 Months - sone of Thomas and Emma Wathen - Cause: Influenza
3. [S8] UK Registry, Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1988, Samuel Wathen from Old Town, infant

Ruth Wathen

Parents

Biography

Birth	13 September 1840	Ruth Wathen was born on 13 September 1840 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.1
Marriage	24 May 1860	Edward Peacock and she were married on 24 May 1860 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.2
Death	29 November 1913	She died on 29 November 1913 at age 73 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.3,4

Baptism	11 October 1840	Ruth Wathen was baptized on 11 October 1840 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.5
Witness	2 April 1841	She appeared in the household of Thomas Wathen in the census on 2 April 1841 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.6
Witness	2 April 1851	She appeared in the household of Thomas Wathen in the census on 2 April 1851 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.7
Witness	5 December 1852	She witnessed the immigration of Thomas Wathen on 5 December 1852 in Tasmania, Australia.8,9

Citations

1. [S8] UK Registry, Birth Record, Father: Thomas Wathen, Gardener - Mother: Emma Wathen formerly Fowler
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At Independent Chapel - Husband: Edward Peacock, a Carpenter - Wife: Ruth Wathen - Witnesses: Pamela Wathen [sister] and Osbourne Wathen [brother]
3. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 1 Dec 1913, PEACOCK.- On the 29th November, at the residence of her son, Mr. E. Peacock, Crescent-road, Trevallyn, Ruth, relict of the late Edward Peacock, aged 73 years. Interred Charles-street, Sunday.
4. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Death Record, Name: Peacock, Ruth - Record Type: Deaths - Gender: Female - Date of death: 29 Nov 1913 - Where died: Trevallyn - Registration year: 1913 - File number: 2094 - Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:2003933
5. [S8] UK Registry, Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1913, Ruth D. of Thomas & Emma Wathen, living in Old Town, Thomas' Profession: Gardener
6. [S8] UK Registry, 1841 Census, Old Town - Thomas Wathen, age 40, laborer; Emma Wathen, age 35; William Wathen, age 17; Emma Wathen, age 15; Pamela Wathen, age 12; Selina Wathen, age 9; Osbone Wathen, age 4; Ruth Wathen, age 8 months
7. [S8] UK Registry, 1851 Census, Old Town - Thomas Wathen, age 54, Ostler; Emma Wathen, age 48, Household Duties; Ruth Wathen, age 10, Scholar; Osborne Wathen, age 15, Scholar; Mary Wathen, age 6, Scholar - all born Gloucester, Wotton
8. [S25] Ancestry.com, Tasmania, Australia, Immigrant Lists, 1841-1884, On the "Australasia" - Thomas, Emma, Osbourne, Ruth and Mary Anne - "To his son at Launceston"
9. [S23] TROVE, Colonial Times (Hobart, Tas. : 1828 - 1857) Tue 7 Dec 1852, IMMIGRATION OFFICE. The barque Australasia having arrived on the evening of the 5th instant with a general body of emigrants, the following list of persons desirous of obtaining engagements is published for the information of the public. . . . . Thomas Wathen, wife and 3 children, gardener

Mary Elizabeth Wathen

Parents

Biography

Birth	4 June 1844	Mary Elizabeth Wathen was born on 4 June 1844 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.1
Marriage	10 April 1870	Walter Henry Ferrall and she were married on 10 April 1870 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.2,3
Death	25 January 1925	She died on 25 January 1925 at age 80 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.4

Baptism	7 July 1844	Mary Elizabeth Wathen was baptized on 7 July 1844 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.5
Witness	2 April 1851	She appeared in the household of Thomas Wathen in the census on 2 April 1851 in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.6
Witness	5 December 1852	She witnessed the immigration of Thomas Wathen on 5 December 1852 in Tasmania, Australia.7,8

Citations

1. [S8] UK Registry, Based on baptism record
2. [S23] TROVE, Cornwall Chronicle 16 April 1870, FERRALL— Wathen. — On the 10th April, by the Rev C. Price, at the residence of the bride's mother, Walter Henry, second son of the late Charles Samuel Ferrall, of Brentwood, Essex, to Mary Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Wathen
3. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At the residence of Mrs Wathen - Husband: Walter Henry Ferrall, Butcher, adult - Wife: Mary Elizabeth Wathen, adult - Witnesses: William Alex Waddle Wathen [Mary's nephew] and Amy Frances Jones
4. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 26 Jan 1925, FERRALL- On the 25th January, 1925, at 'Malley,' [?] 189 St. John-street, Launceston, Mary Elizabeth, beloved wife of W. H. Ferrall. In her 81st year. (Private interment Church of England Cemetery, Cypress-street).
5. [S8] UK Registry, Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1913, Mary Elizabeth D. of Thomas & Emma Wathen, living in Old Town, Thomas' Profession: Labourer
6. [S8] UK Registry, 1851 Census, Old Town - Thomas Wathen, age 54, Ostler; Emma Wathen, age 48, Household Duties; Ruth Wathen, age 10, Scholar; Osborne Wathen, age 15, Scholar; Mary Wathen, age 6, Scholar - all born Gloucester, Wotton
7. [S25] Ancestry.com, Tasmania, Australia, Immigrant Lists, 1841-1884, On the "Australasia" - Thomas, Emma, Osbourne, Ruth and Mary Anne - "To his son at Launceston"
8. [S23] TROVE, Colonial Times (Hobart, Tas. : 1828 - 1857) Tue 7 Dec 1852, IMMIGRATION OFFICE. The barque Australasia having arrived on the evening of the 5th instant with a general body of emigrants, the following list of persons desirous of obtaining engagements is published for the information of the public. . . . . Thomas Wathen, wife and 3 children, gardener

Richard Jack Walke

Biography

Birth	5 January 1888	Richard Jack Walke was born on 5 January 1888 in Sydney, NSW, Australia.1
Marriage	26 September 1911	He and Vera Warburton Bedford were married on 26 September 1911 in Balmain, NSW, Australia.2
Death	January 1957	He died in January 1957 at age ~69 in Sydney, NSW, Australia.3

Citations

1. [S25] Ancestry.com, Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, 1814-2011, Name: Richard John Walke - Event Type: Baptism - Birth Date: 5 Jan 1888 - Baptism Date: 31 Aug 1890 - Baptism Place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - Father: Arthur Henry Walke - Mother: Lavinia Walke
2. [S3] NSW Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At St John's Church - Husband: Richard John Walke; age 23; born Newtown NSW; Tram Conductor; Residing at 59 Curtis Rd Balmain; Father - Arthur Henry Walke; Mother - Lavinia Rabbick --- Wife: Vera Warburton Bedford; age 23; born Hobart Tasmania; Home Duties; Residing at 1 Clay St Balmain; Father - William Bedford; Mother - May Jackson
3. [S25] Ancestry.com, Australia and New Zealand, Find A Grave Index, 1800s-Current, Name: Richard J Walke - Birth Date: 1888 - Death Date: Jan 1957 - Cemetery: Field of Mars Cemetery, East Ryde, New South Wales, Australia

Elsie Sophia Hay

Parents

Biography

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Record, Name: Hay, Elsie Sophia - Record Type: Births - Gender: Female - Father: Hay, Isaac - Mother: Eden, Susan - Date of birth: 05 Dec 1893 - Registered:Green Ponds - Registration year: 1894 - Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1054883 - Resource: RGD33/1/77 no 1028
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Record, Name: Bedford, William Robert - Record Type: Marriages - Spouse: Hay, Elsie Sophia - Date of marriage: 08 Aug 1911 - Where married: St Mark's Church, Pontville - Registration year: 1911 - File number: 24 - Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1945522
3. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 7 June 1944, DIVORCE COURT In the Hobart Divorce Court yesterday, before the Chief Justice (Sir John Morris), Elsie Sophia Bedford sought a divorce from William Robert Hepburn Bedford on the ground of adultery. Dawn Gale was the party cited. Mr. F.J. Wilmshurst (Ogilvie McKenna, Wilmshurst and Mills) was for petitioner, who said she was married in 1911 at Pontville. She and her husband lived together at Pontville, where they had a store, until last January. Her husband thrashed her and shut her out, said petitioner. She visited the store on February 15 and Gale was there wearing some of petitioner's clothing. About 2 a.m. on February 29, petitioner said that with her daughter, her son in-law and another man, she visited her former home. She broke a front window. Her daughter pulled back the blind and torches were flashed into the room. Respondent and Gale were in bed. Corroborative evidence was given by Mrs. Phyllis May Atkins daughter of petitioner, and Ronald George Atkins, son-in-law of petitioner. A decree nisl was granted.
4. [S25] Ancestry.com, Australia Cemetery Index, 1808-2007, Name: Elsie Sophia Bedford - Death Date: 14 Aug 1982 - Cemetery: Pontville St Marks Anglican - Cemetery Location: Brighton, Tasmania

Garnet Vernon Bedford

Parents

Biography

Birth	29 May 1910	Garnet Vernon Bedford was born on 29 May 1910 in Tasmania, Australia.1
Death	10 November 1976	He died on 10 November 1976 at age 66 in Pontville, Tasmania, Australia.2

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Record, Name: Hay, Garnet Vernon - Record Type: Births - Gender: Male - Father: Surname Not Recorded, Given Name Not Recorded [not unreasonable to assume the father was actually William Robert Bedford who married Elsie the following year] - Mother: Not Stated, Elsie Sophia - Date of birth: 29 May 1910 - Where born: Pontville - Registration year: 1910 - File number: 2284 - Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:2093208
2. [S26] Australian Cemetery Index, Gravestone, Gravestone reads: "In loving memory of Garnet, beloved husband of Tootie, loving father of Geraldine, Brian and Sue, passed away 10th November 1976, also Tootie, beloved wife and mother of the above, passed away 20th April 1998"

Claude Hepburn Bedford

Parents

Biography

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Record, Name: Bedford, Claud Hepburn - Record Type: Births - Gender: Male - Father: Bedford, William Robert Hepburn - Mother: Hay, Elsie Sophia - Date of birth: 14 Jun 1912 - Where born: Brighton - Registration year: 1912 - File number: 2566 - Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:2104606
2. [S26] Australian Cemetery Index, Pontville Cemetery, Gravestone reads: "In Loving Memory of Claude Bedford son of Elsie & William. Loved father of Beverley, Nancy, Claude, Robert, William, Carol, Leslie & Reginald. Died 25th July 1982, aged 70 yrs"