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- The family lived in Foster St, South Geelong, about a quarter of a mile from the Barwon River, in 1851 and 1853.
William died in 1932 in a private hospital in Pakington St, Geelong West from senile decay. He had been living in Waurn Ponds. He was 89 and hiswifeSarah had died before him. He was buried in the Barrabool Hills (Highton) Cemetery, Geelong. The funeral service was conducted by Rev HaroldHam, hisgrandson. Among the pall-bearers were Frank Fagg, Reuben Piper, William Francis, Benjamin Warr, Frank Bedggood and George McKim.
Geelong Advertiser, 12th July, 1932:
HAM - On the 11th July, 1932, at Geelong, William, the beloved husband of the late Sarah Ham, of Waurn Ponds, and loving father of Hedley, Myra(MrsF. Yarra), Ada (Mrs F. McKim, deceased), Samuel, Maud (Mrs Charles) and Ernest. Aged 89 years. A colonist of 82 years.
Funeral Notice:
HAM - The Friends of the late Mr William Ham are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Highton Cemetery. The Funeralisappointed to leave the residence of his son (Mr Samuel Francis Ham), "Fairview", Waurn Ponds, on Wednesday, the 13th July, 1932, at 2.30pm.
Geelong Advertiser, Octer 15, 1932:
The general esteem in which the late Mr. William Ham, of Waurn Ponds, was held was evidenced by the large attendance at the funeral, which tookplaceon Wednesday afternoon, his remains being laid to rest in the family grave in the Methodist portion of the Highton Cemetery. The cortege movedfromhis old home, the residence of his son (Samuel Francis Ham), and comprised the motor hearse and two motor sedan coaches, which were followed byabout50 motor cars. A number of floral tributes was forwarded by friends, and placed on the casket, which was borne from the hearse to the gravebyMessrs. Hedley, Samuel and Ernest Ham (sons), F. McKim, F. Jarra [sic] and J. Charles (sons-in-law). The following supported the purplepall:Messrs. W. Bros. O.S. Silk, W.M., E.W. Backwell, P.M., T. Tippett, P.M. and F. Fagg, P.M. (of the Kardinia Masonic Lodge, of which the deceasedwasa member), Messrs. R. Piper, W. Francis, B. Warr, A.G. White, F. Bedggood, R. Webb, J. Leigh, R. Hunt, G. McKim, and A.L. Walter. Rev. J. Long,ofthe Belmont Methodist Church, conducted a very impressive service at the home prior to leaving, and was assisted at the graveside by Rev. H.H.Ham,of Mitiamo (a nephew) and Bro. O.S. Silk, W.M., of the Kardinia Lodge, conducted the lodge service.
William's will of 1928 leaves his real and personal estate to be divided equally among his children. He also left "£100 to Edna [McKim-granddaughter], £100 to Linda McKim [granddaughter], a wireless set to Roy McKim [grandson], and a horse and buggy to Max McKim [grandson] fortheirkindness to me when living with them." He appointed his sons Hedley William of Jerilderie, Samuel Francis of Waurn Ponds, and Ernest WilliamofGoorambat, as his executors. In the probate of the will, listed in the assets is £272 overdue, plus £2-12-10 in interest @6%, owing fromAlfredPercy Williams for a mortgage.
Geelong Advertiser, 18th February, 1933:
Mr William Ham, retired grazier, late of Waurn Ponds, near Geelong, who died on July 11, left by will dated January 23, 1928, real estate valuedat£1,130 and personal property valued at £15,147 to his children.
"Barrabool: Land of the Magpies"
HAM. The originator of this family was Samuel Ham who was a carpenter in Chilwell, Geelong. In 1878 William Ham settled at Waurn Ponds onlandoriginally selected by John McPherson. His wife was descended from Robert Zeally, pioneer of the Torquay region. He was elected to the SchoolBoardof Advice for Moriac Riding in 1886. In 1896 he was elected to Council and remained until 1916, serving four terms as President. He wrote ahistoryof the Shire's first fifty years. He died in 1932. In 1935 Samuel F. Ham was elected to Council, serving until his resignation in 1948. Hedied in1953.
"Early History of South Geelong"
"Mr William Ham was the son of Mr Samuel Ham, who lived next door. [Foster St c1883] Mr W. Ham left Geelong for a time and selected land intheEchuca district, where he engaged in sheep farming. On returning from the north he commenced farming at Waurn Ponds. For a very long period ofyearshe was an active member of the Geelong and District Agricultural and Pastoral Society. Partly through his efforts the Society was able toleaveGarden Street and establish the show grounds on Queenscliff Rd. His scheme for making life members of those who induced 50 persons to subscribeacertain sum of money was a great success. On the two occasions when the Society held sheep-dog trials and gave a prize of 100 pounds to thewinner,such confidence did the members have in him that he was made judge for the competitions. He was first elected vice-president and thenpresident, andheld that position for five years. During his term of office as president, the Society made splendid progress. He was a man of visionand action,and was persevering and thorough. In advancing years even, he was full of energy. Mr Ham was for many years a member of the South BarwonShireCouncil, and was a Justice of the Peace.
When Mr Ham left South Geelong his brother-in-law, Mr Benjamin G. Warr, purchased the property and lived there for many years."
"Some of the Residents of Waurn Ponds Over the Years"
HAM The original of this family, Samuel Ham was first a carpenter in Chilwell. His son William became one of our leading citizens. He came toWaurnPonds in 1878. His wife was a Miss Zealley, whose family had large tracts of land in the Torquay area. Zeally Bay, Torquay is named afterthem.William Ham was a Councillor and President of the Shire. He compiled a history of the Shire over its first 50 years., 1865-1915. The familytookover the farm originally shown as MacPhersons on the old parish maps. William Ham was born in 1843 and died in 1932. Grandsons only recentlymovedout of the district property, but Cyril has returned to a different location and Errol to Freshwater Creek. The original farm has passed totheCement Company.
An article in an unidentified newspaper, 1932.
Waurn Ponds: The Passing of a Pioneer.
The recent death of Mr. W. Ham at the venerable age of eighty-nine years, marks the passing on of still another of the pioneers. Mr. Ham comes fromafamily noted for its longevity. His father reached the age of 80 years, his mother, 88 years, and a sister, still alive, is 88 years of age. Mr.W.Ham, who was born in Devonshire in 1843, was the son of Mr. Samuel Ham, a carpenter, and a noted Methodist local preacher. Mr. Samuel Ham cametoGeelong on board the "Gipsey Queen", when William was eight years of age. William Ham at first followed the occupation of his father,attendingnight school to better himself. He later entered a lawyer's office. For some time Mr. Ham was on the land at Diggora, near Rochester, buthe laterreturned to the Geelong district, taking up land at Waurn Ponds in 1878, and resided here for the remainder of his life - a period offifty-fouryears.
All his busy life Mr. Ham took a great interest in public affairs. The Geelong Agricultural Society, which he joined in 1888, owes much totheenergetic personality of a man who was adapted for work of an agricultural society. He was president several terms, and was appointed life member.
For some time employed as an inspector of the Barrabool Shire Council, Mr. Ham was later elected to the council, and served in that capacity formorethan twenty-five years. Further evidence of Mr. Ham's remarkable capacity for affairs is seen in his connection with the Geelong and CressyTradingCo., of which he has been called "the father". He was the first chairman of directors, and remained managing director until quite recently.To quotethe Geelong Advertiser Rotary Supplement of April 20: "A great deal of the success of the company has been due to Mr. Ham, of Waurn Ponds."
Besides services rendered in public life, there are those evidences of acts of private benevolence and aid of which the extent will never befullyknown.
Mr. Ham was a man of remarkable talents, which were freely used in service for the public good, and the world is the poorer by his death.
Minutes of Quarterly Meeting of Geelong Circuit held at Yarra St Methodist Church, Thursday 6th October, 1932:
"Late Mr Ham - Rev. Long and Mr Tanner made reference to the death of the late Mr Ham and moved that a paragraph be inserted in the Spectator."
Government Gazette:
Golden Horn Gold Mining Co.
Ham, Samuel, 5 shares
Ham, William, 10 shares
Bedggood, Charles A, 5 shares
Shares were valued at 10 pounds each. The mine operation was at Springdallah (near Scarsdale)
Government Gazette:
Band of Hope Gold Mining Co.
Ham, Samuel, 10 shares
Ham, William, 14 shares
Shares were valued at 5 pounds each. The mine operation was at Monkey Gully
Government Gazette, 28 May 1867:
Ross' Creek and Geelong Sluicing and Gold Mining Co.
Ham, Samuel, 8 shares
Ham, William, 7 shares
Ham, Charlotte, 3 shares
Ham, Mercy Grace, 2 shares
Ham, William Lyle, 4 shares
Ham, Henry Mountjoy, 4 shares
Shares were valued at 3 pounds each. The mine operation was at Ross' Creek, near Ballarat
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Note
The family lived in Foster St, South Geelong, about a quarter of a mile from the Barwon River, in 1851 and 1853.
William died in 1932 in a private hospital in Pakington St, Geelong West from senile decay. He had been living in Waurn Ponds. He was 89 and hiswife Sarah had died before him. He was buried in the Barrabool Hills (Highton) Cemetery, Geelong. The funeral service was conducted by Rev HaroldHam, his grandson. Among the pall-bearers were Frank Fagg, Reuben Piper, William Francis, Benjamin Warr, Frank Bedggood and George McKim.
Geelong Advertiser, 12th July, 1932:
HAM - On the 11th July, 1932, at Geelong, William, the beloved husband of the late Sarah Ham, of Waurn Ponds, and loving father of Hedley, Myra (MrsF. Yarra), Ada (Mrs F. McKim, deceased), Samuel, Maud (Mrs Charles) and Ernest. Aged 89 years. A colonist of 82 years.
Funeral Notice:
HAM - The Friends of the late Mr William Ham are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Highton Cemetery. The Funeral isappointed to leave the residence of his son (Mr Samuel Francis Ham), "Fairview", Waurn Ponds, on Wednesday, the 13th July, 1932, at 2.30pm.
Geelong Advertiser, Octer 15, 1932:
The general esteem in which the late Mr. William Ham, of Waurn Ponds, was held was evidenced by the large attendance at the funeral, which tookplace on Wednesday afternoon, his remains being laid to rest in the family grave in the Methodist portion of the Highton Cemetery. The cortege movedfrom his old home, the residence of his son (Samuel Francis Ham), and comprised the motor hearse and two motor sedan coaches, which were followed byabout 50 motor cars. A number of floral tributes was forwarded by friends, and placed on the casket, which was borne from the hearse to the grave byMessrs. Hedley, Samuel and Ernest Ham (sons), F. McKim, F. Jarra [sic] and J. Charles (sons-in-law). The following supported the purple pall:Messrs. W. Bros. O.S. Silk, W.M., E.W. Backwell, P.M., T. Tippett, P.M. and F. Fagg, P.M. (of the Kardinia Masonic Lodge, of which the deceased wasa member), Messrs. R. Piper, W. Francis, B. Warr, A.G. White, F. Bedggood, R. Webb, J. Leigh, R. Hunt, G. McKim, and A.L. Walter. Rev. J. Long, ofthe Belmont Methodist Church, conducted a very impressive service at the home prior to leaving, and was assisted at the graveside by Rev. H.H. Ham,of Mitiamo (a nephew) and Bro. O.S. Silk, W.M., of the Kardinia Lodge, conducted the lodge service.
William's will of 1928 leaves his real and personal estate to be divided equally among his children. He also left "£100 to Edna [McKim -granddaughter], £100 to Linda McKim [granddaughter], a wireless set to Roy McKim [grandson], and a horse and buggy to Max McKim [grandson] for theirkindness to me when living with them." He appointed his sons Hedley William of Jerilderie, Samuel Francis of Waurn Ponds, and Ernest William ofGoorambat, as his executors. In the probate of the will, listed in the assets is £272 overdue, plus £2-12-10 in interest @6%, owing from AlfredPercy Williams for a mortgage.
Geelong Advertiser, 18th February, 1933:
Mr William Ham, retired grazier, late of Waurn Ponds, near Geelong, who died on July 11, left by will dated January 23, 1928, real estate valued at£1,130 and personal property valued at £15,147 to his children.
"Barrabool: Land of the Magpies"
HAM. The originator of this family was Samuel Ham who was a carpenter in Chilwell, Geelong. In 1878 William Ham settled at Waurn Ponds on landoriginally selected by John McPherson. His wife was descended from Robert Zeally, pioneer of the Torquay region. He was elected to the School Boardof Advice for Moriac Riding in 1886. In 1896 he was elected to Council and remained until 1916, serving four terms as President. He wrote a historyof the Shire's first fifty years. He died in 1932. In 1935 Samuel F. Ham was elected to Council, serving until his resignation in 1948. He died in1953.
"Early History of South Geelong"
"Mr William Ham was the son of Mr Samuel Ham, who lived next door. [Foster St c1883] Mr W. Ham left Geelong for a time and selected land in theEchuca district, where he engaged in sheep farming. On returning from the north he commenced farming at Waurn Ponds. For a very long period of yearshe was an active member of the Geelong and District Agricultural and Pastoral Society. Partly through his efforts the Society was able to leaveGarden Street and establish the show grounds on Queenscliff Rd. His scheme for making life members of those who induced 50 persons to subscribe acertain sum of money was a great success. On the two occasions when the Society held sheep-dog trials and gave a prize of 100 pounds to the winner,such confidence did the members have in him that he was made judge for the competitions. He was first elected vice-president and then president, andheld that position for five years. During his term of office as president, the Society made splendid progress. He was a man of vision and action,and was persevering and thorough. In advancing years even, he was full of energy. Mr Ham was for many years a member of the South Barwon ShireCouncil, and was a Justice of the Peace.
When Mr Ham left South Geelong his brother-in-law, Mr Benjamin G. Warr, purchased the property and lived there for many years."
"Some of the Residents of Waurn Ponds Over the Years"
HAM The original of this family, Samuel Ham was first a carpenter in Chilwell. His son William became one of our leading citizens. He came to WaurnPonds in 1878. His wife was a Miss Zealley, whose family had large tracts of land in the Torquay area. Zeally Bay, Torquay is named after them.William Ham was a Councillor and President of the Shire. He compiled a history of the Shire over its first 50 years., 1865-1915. The family tookover the farm originally shown as MacPhersons on the old parish maps. William Ham was born in 1843 and died in 1932. Grandsons only recently movedout of the district property, but Cyril has returned to a different location and Errol to Freshwater Creek. The original farm has passed to theCement Company.
An article in an unidentified newspaper, 1932.
Waurn Ponds: The Passing of a Pioneer.
The recent death of Mr. W. Ham at the venerable age of eighty-nine years, marks the passing on of still another of the pioneers. Mr. Ham comes froma family noted for its longevity. His father reached the age of 80 years, his mother, 88 years, and a sister, still alive, is 88 years of age. Mr.W. Ham, who was born in Devonshire in 1843, was the son of Mr. Samuel Ham, a carpenter, and a noted Methodist local preacher. Mr. Samuel Ham came toGeelong on board the "Gipsey Queen", when William was eight years of age. William Ham at first followed the occupation of his father, attendingnight school to better himself. He later entered a lawyer's office. For some time Mr. Ham was on the land at Diggora, near Rochester, but he laterreturned to the Geelong district, taking up land at Waurn Ponds in 1878, and resided here for the remainder of his life - a period of fifty-fouryears.
All his busy life Mr. Ham took a great interest in public affairs. The Geelong Agricultural Society, which he joined in 1888, owes much to theenergetic personality of a man who was adapted for work of an agricultural society. He was president several terms, and was appointed life member.
For some time employed as an inspector of the Barrabool Shire Council, Mr. Ham was later elected to the council, and served in that capacity formore than twenty-five years. Further evidence of Mr. Ham's remarkable capacity for affairs is seen in his connection with the Geelong and CressyTrading Co., of which he has been called "the father". He was the first chairman of directors, and remained managing director until quite recently.To quote the Geelong Advertiser Rotary Supplement of April 20: "A great deal of the success of the company has been due to Mr. Ham, of Waurn Ponds."
Besides services rendered in public life, there are those evidences of acts of private benevolence and aid of which the extent will never be fullyknown.
Mr. Ham was a man of remarkable talents, which were freely used in service for the public good, and the world is the poorer by his death.
Minutes of Quarterly Meeting of Geelong Circuit held at Yarra St Methodist Church, Thursday 6th October, 1932:
"Late Mr Ham - Rev. Long and Mr Tanner made reference to the death of the late Mr Ham and moved that a paragraph be inserted in the Spectator."
Government Gazette:
Golden Horn Gold Mining Co.
Ham, Samuel, 5 shares
Ham, William, 10 shares
Bedggood, Charles A, 5 shares
Shares were valued at 10 pounds each. The mine operation was at Springdallah (near Scarsdale)
Government Gazette:
Band of Hope Gold Mining Co.
Ham, Samuel, 10 shares
Ham, William, 14 shares
Shares were valued at 5 pounds each. The mine operation was at Monkey Gully
Government Gazette, 28 May 1867:
Ross' Creek and Geelong Sluicing and Gold Mining Co.
Ham, Samuel, 8 shares
Ham, William, 7 shares
Ham, Charlotte, 3 shares
Ham, Mercy Grace, 2 shares
Ham, William Lyle, 4 shares
Ham, Henry Mountjoy, 4 shares
Shares were valued at 3 pounds each. The mine operation was at Ross' Creek, near Ballarat
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AIGS/FHC Member's - Family Trees
1843 - 1932 (89 years)