Anne JEWELL

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• Baptism: Abt 23 Aug 1730, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England

Notes:

Anne is mentioned in the admon of her husband John's estate when he died intestate in 1787.

Anne married John BARRETT about 9 Jun 1748 in Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England. John (son of John BARRETT and Susanna UNKNOWN) died in Sep 1787 in Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England; was buried on 7 Sep 1787 in Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: Abt 9 Sep 1747, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England

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• Baptism: Abt 7 Dec 1748, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England

Notes:

John is mentioned in the admon of his father John's estate when he died intestate in 1787.

John was buried in Kilkhampton, where he originally came from, as was his wife Ann in 1821.

Monumental inscription in Kilkhampton [from Cornwall FHS]:
Sacred to the memory of John Barrett of the Parish of Bradworthy who died June 20th 1835. Age 86 years.

John married Anne SURGENT on 28 Jul 1772 in Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England. Anne (daughter of Richard SURGENT and Elizabeth HOPGOOD) was born before 27 Apr 1747 in Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England; died on 22 Nov 1821; was buried on 26 Nov 1821 in Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: Abt 20 Oct 1750, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England

Notes:

William is mentioned in the admon of his father John's estate when he died intestate in 1787.

Monumental inscription in Kilkhampton [from Cornwall FHS]:
Sacred to the memory of William Barrett of this town who, after a short illness, died February 3rd 1829. Age 78 years.

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• Baptism: 11 Jun 1754, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England

Notes:

Charles is mentioned in the admon of his father John's estate when he died intestate in 1787.

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• Baptism: 10 Oct 1756, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England

Notes:

Richard is mentioned in the admon of his father John's estate when he died intestate in 1787.

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• Baptism: 1 May 1759, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England

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• Baptism: 21 Oct 1772, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England

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• Baptism: 17 Dec 1778, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England

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• Baptism: 9 Sep 1781, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England
• Census: 1841, South Newlands, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Census: 1851, South Newlands, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Burial: 14 May 1855, Bradworthy, Devon, England

Notes:

1841 Census for Bradworthy, South Newland:
John Piper, age 50
Grace Piper, age 60
Susan Francis, age 5, maid servant
[John's age is incorrect, though ages were rounded on the 1841 Census. Susan was their grandaughter - only 5! - daughter of Joseph and Jane Francis]

1851 Census for Bradworthy, South Newland:
John, head, age 67, farmer of 30 acres, born Bradworthy
Grace, wife, age 70, born Kilkhampton
Charles, son, age 28, farm labourer, born Bradworthy
Anna, daughter-in-law, age 46, farm labourer's wife, born Hartland
John, grandson, age 4, born Bradworthy

Bradworthy Monumental Inscription:
Sacred
to the memory of
GRACE,
late Wife of JOHN PIPER
of the Parish:
who departed this life on the 11th
of May in the year of our Lord
1855. Aged 73 Years.
"READER
Prepare to meet thy God"
ALSO to the Memory of the above
named JOHN PIPER, who
was called into Eternity on the 5th
day of July A.D. 1865.
Aged 79 Years.

Family/Spouse: John PIPER. John (son of Edward PIPER and Dorothy CLEVERDON) was born about 1783 in Bradworthy, Devon, England; died on 5 Jul 1865 in South Newlands, Bradworthy, Devon, England; was buried on 8 Jul 1865 in Bradworthy, Devon, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: 13 Feb 1784, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England

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• Baptism: 24 Sep 1786, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England

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• Baptism: 10 May 1789, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England
• Census: 1841, Bradworthy Cross, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Census: 1851, Kimworthy Cross, Bradworthy, Devon, England

Notes:

1841 Census, Bradworthy, Bradworthy Cross:
Charles, age 50, agricultural labourer
Sarah, age 40
Susanna, age 20
William, age 12
Charles, age 9
Ann, age 5

1851 Census, Bradworthy, Kimworthy Cross:
Charles, head, age 62, agricultural labourer, born Kilkhampton
Sarah, wife, age 52, born Bradworthy
Ann, daughter, age 15, born Bradworthy

Monumental inscription in Bradworthy Cemetery:
Sacred
to
the memory of
Charles Barrett
of KIMWORTHY in this Parish
who departed this life on the 30th
day of November in the year of our
Lord 1861. Aged 72 years.
"Many are the afflictions of the Right-
eous but the Lord delivereth him out of
them all." Psalm 34, Verse 19.

Family/Spouse: Sarah UNKNOWN. Sarah was born in 1800 in Bradworthy, Devon, England; died on 30 Jun 1889; was buried in 1889 in Bradworthy, Devon, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: 26 Jun 1808, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Census: 1851, Combmartin, Devon, England

Notes:

1851 Census Combmartin, Devon:
William, age 45, ag. labourer, birthplace n.k.
Eliza, age 28, wife, born Loxhore, Devon
Elizabeth, daughter, age 4, born Combmartin
Luizza, daughter, age 2, born Combmartin
William, son, age 1 month, born Combmartin
(all born Bradworthy)

Family/Spouse: Eliza UNKNOWN. Eliza was born in 1823 in Loxhore, Devon, England; died after 1851. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1851, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Immigration: 18 Jul 1853, Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

A record of Jane's baptism, about 1809, cannot be found at Bradworthy and has not been found anywhere else in Devon so far.

Jane married Joseph Francis in 1830 in Bradworthy at age 20. They were married by banns and both of Bradworthy parish. Jane could not sign her name.

After Jane married Joseph, they farmed on the property Kimworthy only half a mile away from the farm South Newland leased by her father JohnPiper.Kimworthy was also leased to John Piper.

1851 Census Bradworthy, Cottage on Kimworthy:
Joseph, head, 46, farm labourer, born Bradworthy
Jane, wife, 41, born Bradworthy
Grace, daughter, 10, scholar, born Bradworthy
Norah Jane, daughter, 8, scholar, born Bradworthy
James, son, 5, born Bradworthy
William, son, 2, born Bradworthy
Mary, daughter, 2 months, born Bradworthy

"Mysteries, Motives and Murders" by Geelong Family History Group:
One finds the same names in certain areas of the town, appearing on birth certificates as the witness at the birth, such as Mrs Jane FrancisinChilwell, who it was said if a birth or death occurred, Jane was called for (Jane was well-qualified - had ten children of her own and had alsolostthree daughters).

E.G. Mrs Francis was the midwife at the births of Frank Fyans Bedggood and Samuel Francis Ham, both in 1879, Augustus Charles Bedggood in1882,Samuel Stanley Francis Bedggood in 1885.

They lived in Sharp St, Geelong when Joseph died in 1878 and Jane in 1891.

Geelong Advertiser, 4th December 1891:
FRANCIS - Died on the 2nd December, at her residence, Sharpe-street, Chilwell, Jane, aged 82 years, relict of the late William [sic] Francis.
The funeral will leave this day (Friday), the 4th inst., at 3p.m., for the Eastern Cemetery.
Friends are respectfully invited.

Geelong Advertiser, 2nd December 1892:
In Memoriam.
Francis - In loving memory of our dear father and mother, Joseph and Jane Francis, who departed this life, 4th December, 1878, and 2nd December, 1891.
"The weary are at rest."
Inserted by their sorrowing children.

Jane married Joseph FRANCIS on 8 Apr 1830 in Bradworthy, Devon, England. Joseph (son of Henry FRANCIS and Elizabeth WOOD) was born about 1803 in Bradworthy, Devon, England; died on 4 Dec 1878 in Sharp St, Newtown, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 5 Dec 1878 in Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: 15 Jul 1810, Bradworthy, Devon, England

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• Baptism: 5 Sep 1813, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Immigration: 27 Oct 1850, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Susan (Susanna) died at age 87 from colic bronchitis at "the residence of her son-in-law, Charles A. Bedggood, Francis St, Belmont." HerdaughterCharlotte was married to Charles.

Funeral notice, Geelong Advertiser:
On the 3rd May, 1901, at the residence of her son-in-law, Charles A. Bedggood, Francis St, Belmont, Susan, relict of the late Samuel Ham, aged87years.
"Her end was peace".
No flowers.
The funeral cortege will leave the residence of her son-in-law, Francis St, Belmont, for the Eastern Cemetery, on Sunday, 5th inst., at 3 o'clock.
Friends are respectfully invited.
Richard N. Carbines, Undertaker.

Memorial card:
In Loving Remembrance
The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord
Susan Ham
Relist of the late Samuel Ham, & beloved Mother of Mr W. Ham, Mrs C.A. Bedggood & Mrs B.G. Warr.
Died May 3, 1901
Aged 87 years
One Less at Home
The charmed circle broken - a dear face
Missed day by day from its accustomed place,
But cleansed, and saved, and perfected by grace:
One more in Heaven!
One less on earth!
Its pain, its sorrow, and its toil to share, one less the pilgrim's daily cross to bear;
One more the crown of ransomed saints to wear.
At home in Heaven!
Her end was peace

Susan married Samuel HAM on 16 Dec 1841 in Bradworthy, Devon, England. Samuel (son of Nathaniel HAM and Susanna PETHICK) was born on 8 Mar 1815 in Marhamchurch, Cornwall, England; died on 9 Nov 1897 in Foster St, South Geelong, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 12 Nov 1897 in Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: 25 Mar 1816, Bradworthy, Devon, England

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• Baptism: 3 Jan 1819, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Immigration: 30 Jul 1841, Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

James and Elizabeth were married in the Kilkhampton church on 5th April 1841. James was 22, a malster and residing in Kilkhampton. Elizabeth was25and living at Great Stone House in Devon. Only one week later they boarded a boat at Plymouth.

They were living in Melbourne and his occupation was a maltster.

"Barrabool: Land of the Magpie"
A large percentage of the early settlers of the Barrabool Hills came from the south-west counties of England - Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. Alargepercentage of these came from three villages located within a few miles of each other in Devon - Bradworthy, Kilkhampton and Holsworthy. Sogreatwas the Devon influence that, when a new road linking Barrabool Hills Road with Colac Road was opened, it was named Devon Road because itwasentirely occupied by Devonians. The Devon influence is seen again in the names given to their properties, names that recalled places back intheirnative country - including "Newlands" (Piper).

James was the employer of David Ham when he came to Victoria in 1849. His residence was Barrabool Hills.

James built "Newlands" in 1853.
Map of Parish of Barrabool, 1861, shows James Piper's property "Newlands" near Ceres.

James and Elizabeth are buried in the Barrabool Hills (Highton) Cemetery, though his death certificate says he was buried at the Eastern Cemetery.

Geelong Advertiser, 27th December 1911:
"Piper - on the 26th December, at his residence, 44 [sic] Fyans St., Chilwell, Geelong, James Piper, the beloved father of Charles Piper, ofLatrobeTerrace, Chilwell, and Reuben P. Piper, of Barrabool Hills, aged 93 years. A colonist of 73 years.
Friends are respectfully informed that the funeral will leave his late residence, 44 [sic] Fyans St., Chilwell, on Thursday 28th December, at2,30pm,for the Highton Cemetery."

Geelong Advertiser, 29th December 1911:
OBITUARY - MR JAMES PIPER
The funeral of the late Mr. James Piper, of 44 Fyans-street, Chilwell, an old and highly respected resident, and a colonist of 70 years, tookplaceyesterday afternoon, and was attended by a large and representative gathering of friends and acquantances, many driving from the Mt.Moriac,Gnawarre, Ceres and surrounding districts to pay their last tribute of respect to an old pioneer. The cortege consisted of the hearse, twomourningcoaches and fully 60 private and public conveyances. The remains were interred in the family grave in the Church of England portion of theHightonCemetery. The casket-bearers were Messrs. E. Piper, C. Piper, R. Piper and J. Piper (all grandsons of the deceased), whilst the purple pallwassupported by Messrs. W.F. Volum, B.A. Allin, J. Mann, W. Ham, H. Commbs, W. Ley, C. Marendez and J. Chisholm. Re. W.J.T. Pay conductedimpressiveservices at the house and also at the graveside. The funeral arrangements were supervised by Messrs. W.B. King and Son, of Moorabool-street.

James left "Newlands" and his other property to his son Reuben Phillip Piper in his will. He also left a gold watch to his grandson Percy Piper.Heleft 10 pounds to the Geelong Infirmary and Benevolent Asylum, 5 pounds each to the Protestant Orphanage Geelong, St Augustine's OrphanageGeelong.His son Charles Piper, farmer, of Banawm near Rochester received 700 pounds; Mary Piper, widow of his late son James, received 400 poundswith 50pounds for each of her children; 50 pounds to Nellie Piper of Brunswick, widow of his late grandson James Edward Piper (son of his deceasedson JohnThomas Piper); 10 pounds to John Charles Piper, another son of the above; 150 pounds to Alfred Henry Piper, another son of the above; 250pounds toeach of his four grandchildren - Walter William Piper, Reuben Ambrose Piper, Emily Charlotte Hill and Herbert Arthur Piper (other childrenof theabove); residue in trust for Reuben Phillip Piper and his son James Ernest Piper.

Geelong Advertiser, 5th February, 1912:
The will of Mr James Piper, late of Fyans St, Chilwell, near Geelong, retired farmer, who died on December 26, has been filed for probate.Testatorleft real estate valued at £4,513 and personal property valued at £3,256 to his children, subject to bequests of £10 to the GeelongInfirmary andBenevolent Asylum, and £5 each to the Protestant Orphanage, Geelong, and the St Augustine's Orphanage, Geelong.

"Shire of Barrabool Centenary, 1865-1965"
James Piper, an employee of a produce merchant in Melbourne, had been sent to try out some wheat on the Strathlachlan Estate [in theBarraboolHills]. The exact location of the planting is uncertain, but legend puts it somewhere near Williamson's Hill. The result was so encouragingthatPiper decided to try wheat growing on his own behalf and he and an acquaintance, William Honey, moved to Ceres shortly afterwards.
In the 1870's in Ceres, living on the main road west was Piper.
James Piper was a founding member of the Barrabool District Road Board in 1863 [the forerunner of the Shire Council].

"Barrabool: Land of the Magpie"
PIPER, James Piper (1818-1911) emigrated on the same ship as William Honey. Piper settled first near Melbourne and his employer sent him with abagof wheat to "Strathlachlan" to see if it would grow well in the area. He later returned to check on the result and was so impressed that hedecidedto move to the Barrabool Hills. He arrived in 1846 and leased land on the "Merrawarp Estate"; by 1851 he had purchased 109 acres andestablished"Newlands".
He was elected to the Barrabool Road Board in 1864 and became a founding member of the Shire Council, serving until ill health forcedhisresignation in 1868. He was elected again in 1869. He retired to Geelong where he died in 1911.
His eldest son, John Thomas, had a farm at Modewarre but sold up in March 1890 because of ill health; he died on April 2, aged only 48 years.Anotherson, Reuben Philip, took over "Newlands". He became a councillor in 1887 and served until 1914; he died in 1935. A third son, Charles,married Jane,daughter of George H. Grigg. Another John Piper was listed as a farmer at Barrabool in 1887 and 1890 [James' nephew, son of hisbrother Charles].James Ernest Piper, son of Reuben, graduated as doctor of medicine in 1912 and practised in Geelong. He played football for theGeelong Football Cluband later became its president when it won its first premiership in 1925; he was also its medical officer. he died in 1949.

Bradworthian Exiles in Victoria, Australia by T. J. Baker of Geelong: and article that appeared in the Devon and Cornwall Weekly News, March 11, 1933.
"James Piper was a keen-minded, genial gentleman whose first move from Bradworthy was to Kilkhampton, where he entered the service of WilliamWhearas head malster, and it was from there that he chose a wife, a Miss Greenaway, and set sail for Australia.
Mr Piper was an instance of the adaptability mentioned above, and brought up three sons, Reuben, John and Charles, as farmers. A grandsonhasobtained a solid reputation as a medical practioner in Geelong."

Newlands has been listed on the Geelong Regional Commission Register. The citation states that Newlands Homestead consists of a substantialsinglestorey storehouse with slate roof and timber verandah, stone barn and appurtenant outbuildings and is one of a significant group of mid 19thcenturyhomesteads in the barrabool Hills. The residence was constructed in 1853 for James Piper who acquired the property from Swanston andWillis,district landholders, in 1850. The Piper family played an important role in local government in the 19th century. The homestead groupispicturesquely set in the Barrabool Hills and survives virtually intact.

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Note
James and Elizabeth were married in the Kilkhampton church on 5th April 1841. James was 22, a malster and residing in Kilkhampton. Elizabeth was 25and living at Great Stone House in Devon. Only one week later they boarded a boat at Plymouth.

They were living in Melbourne and his occupation was a maltster.

"Barrabool: Land of the Magpie"
A large percentage of the early settlers of the Barrabool Hills came from the south-west counties of England - Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. A largepercentage of these came from three villages located within a few miles of each other in Devon - Bradworthy, Kilkhampton and Holsworthy. So greatwas the Devon influence that, when a new road linking Barrabool Hills Road with Colac Road was opened, it was named Devon Road because it wasentirely occupied by Devonians. The Devon influence is seen again in the names given to their properties, names that recalled places back in theirnative country - including "Newlands" (Piper).

James was the employer of David Ham when he came to Victoria in 1849. His residence was Barrabool Hills.

James built "Newlands" in 1853.
Map of Parish of Barrabool, 1861, shows James Piper's property "Newlands" near Ceres.

James and Elizabeth are buried in the Barrabool Hills (Highton) Cemetery, though his death certificate says he was buried at the Eastern Cemetery.

Geelong Advertiser, 27th December 1911:
"Piper - on the 26th December, at his residence, 44 [sic] Fyans St., Chilwell, Geelong, James Piper, the beloved father of Charles Piper, of LatrobeTerrace, Chilwell, and Reuben P. Piper, of Barrabool Hills, aged 93 years. A colonist of 73 years.
Friends are respectfully informed that the funeral will leave his late residence, 44 [sic] Fyans St., Chilwell, on Thursday 28th December, at2,30pm, for the Highton Cemetery."

Geelong Advertiser, 29th December 1911:
OBITUARY - MR JAMES PIPER
The funeral of the late Mr. James Piper, of 44 Fyans-street, Chilwell, an old and highly respected resident, and a colonist of 70 years, took placeyesterday afternoon, and was attended by a large and representative gathering of friends and acquantances, many driving from the Mt. Moriac,Gnawarre, Ceres and surrounding districts to pay their last tribute of respect to an old pioneer. The cortege consisted of the hearse, two mourningcoaches and fully 60 private and public conveyances. The remains were interred in the family grave in the Church of England portion of the HightonCemetery. The casket-bearers were Messrs. E. Piper, C. Piper, R. Piper and J. Piper (all grandsons of the deceased), whilst the purple pall wassupported by Messrs. W.F. Volum, B.A. Allin, J. Mann, W. Ham, H. Commbs, W. Ley, C. Marendez and J. Chisholm. Re. W.J.T. Pay conducted impressiveservices at the house and also at the graveside. The funeral arrangements were supervised by Messrs. W.B. King and Son, of Moorabool-street.

James left "Newlands" and his other property to his son Reuben Phillip Piper in his will. He also left a gold watch to his grandson Percy Piper. Heleft 10 pounds to the Geelong Infirmary and Benevolent Asylum, 5 pounds each to the Protestant Orphanage Geelong, St Augustine's Orphanage Geelong.His son Charles Piper, farmer, of Banawm near Rochester received 700 pounds; Mary Piper, widow of his late son James, received 400 pounds with 50pounds for each of her children; 50 pounds to Nellie Piper of Brunswick, widow of his late grandson James Edward Piper (son of his deceased son JohnThomas Piper); 10 pounds to John Charles Piper, another son of the above; 150 pounds to Alfred Henry Piper, another son of the above; 250 pounds toeach of his four grandchildren - Walter William Piper, Reuben Ambrose Piper, Emily Charlotte Hill and Herbert Arthur Piper (other children of theabove); residue in trust for Reuben Phillip Piper and his son James Ernest Piper.

Geelong Advertiser, 5th February, 1912:
The will of Mr James Piper, late of Fyans St, Chilwell, near Geelong, retired farmer, who died on December 26, has been filed for probate. Testatorleft real estate valued at £4,513 and personal property valued at £3,256 to his children, subject to bequests of £10 to the Geelong Infirmary andBenevolent Asylum, and £5 each to the Protestant Orphanage, Geelong, and the St Augustine's Orphanage, Geelong.

"Shire of Barrabool Centenary, 1865-1965"
James Piper, an employee of a produce merchant in Melbourne, had been sent to try out some wheat on the Strathlachlan Estate [in the BarraboolHills]. The exact location of the planting is uncertain, but legend puts it somewhere near Williamson's Hill. The result was so encouraging thatPiper decided to try wheat growing on his own behalf and he and an acquaintance, William Honey, moved to Ceres shortly afterwards.
In the 1870's in Ceres, living on the main road west was Piper.
James Piper was a founding member of the Barrabool District Road Board in 1863 [the forerunner of the Shire Council].

"Barrabool: Land of the Magpie"
PIPER, James Piper (1818-1911) emigrated on the same ship as William Honey. Piper settled first near Melbourne and his employer sent him with a bagof wheat to "Strathlachlan" to see if it would grow well in the area. He later returned to check on the result and was so impressed that he decidedto move to the Barrabool Hills. He arrived in 1846 and leased land on the "Merrawarp Estate"; by 1851 he had purchased 109 acres and established"Newlands".
He was elected to the Barrabool Road Board in 1864 and became a founding member of the Shire Council, serving until ill health forced hisresignation in 1868. He was elected again in 1869. He retired to Geelong where he died in 1911.
His eldest son, John Thomas, had a farm at Modewarre but sold up in March 1890 because of ill health; he died on April 2, aged only 48 years.Another son, Reuben Philip, took over "Newlands". He became a councillor in 1887 and served until 1914; he died in 1935. A third son, Charles,married Jane, daughter of George H. Grigg. Another John Piper was listed as a farmer at Barrabool in 1887 and 1890 [James' nephew, son of hisbrother Charles]. James Ernest Piper, son of Reuben, graduated as doctor of medicine in 1912 and practised in Geelong. He played football for theGeelong Football Club and later became its president when it won its first premiership in 1925; he was also its medical officer. he died in 1949.

Bradworthian Exiles in Victoria, Australia by T. J. Baker of Geelong: and article that appeared in the Devon and Cornwall Weekly News, March 11, 1933.
"James Piper was a keen-minded, genial gentleman whose first move from Bradworthy was to Kilkhampton, where he entered the service of William Whearas head malster, and it was from there that he chose a wife, a Miss Greenaway, and set sail for Australia.
Mr Piper was an instance of the adaptability mentioned above, and brought up three sons, Reuben, John and Charles, as farmers. A grandson hasobtained a solid reputation as a medical practioner in Geelong."

Newlands has been listed on the Geelong Regional Commission Register. The citation states that Newlands Homestead consists of a substantial singlestorey storehouse with slate roof and timber verandah, stone barn and appurtenant outbuildings and is one of a significant group of mid 19th centuryhomesteads in the barrabool Hills. The residence was constructed in 1853 for James Piper who acquired the property from Swanston and Willis,district landholders, in 1850. The Piper family played an important role in local government in the 19th century. The homestead group ispicturesquely set in the Barrabool Hills and survives virtually intact.

James married Elizabeth GREENAWAY on 5 Apr 1841 in Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England. Elizabeth (daughter of John GREENAWAY and Mary ROBINS) was born in 1815 in Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England; died on 12 Oct 1884 in 22 Fyans St, Newtown, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 14 Oct 1884 in Barrabool Hills Cemetery, Highton, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 7 Mar 1824, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Residence: 1846, Newlands, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Census: 1851, South Newlands, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Census: 1881, Lower Newlands, Bradworthy, Devon, England

Notes:

Entry in parish register for their marriage:
Charles Piper, bachelor, labourer, Bradworthy, son of John Piper, farmer
and
Hannah Courtice, spinster, servant, Bradworthy, daughter of John Courtice, labourer.

Charles and Hannah were living at Newlands when their son John was baptised in 1846 at the Kilkhampton Circuit Wesleyan-Methodist Chapel.

1851 Census for Bradworthy, South Newland:
John, head, age 67, farmer of 30 acres, born Bradworthy
Grace, wife, age 70, born Kilkhampton
Charles, son, age 28, farm labourer, born Bradworthy
Anna, daughter-in-law, age 46, farm labourer's wife, born Hartland
John, grandson, age 4, born Bradworthy

1881 Census for Bradworthy, Lower Newlands (all born Bradworthy):
Charles, widower, farmer of 40 acres, age 55.
Susan, farmer's daughter, unmarried, age 28.
James, farmer's son, unmarried, age 24.

Bradworthy Monumental Inscription:
"In loving memory of
CHARLES PIPER
of South Newland, in this Parish:
who departed this life
on the 6th day of June,
1907. Aged 83 years.
"Blessed are the pure in heart for
they shall see God. Matt 5C, 8V."

Charles married Hannah COURTICE on 27 Aug 1846 in Bradworthy, Devon, England. Hannah was born in 1825 in Hartland, Devon, England; died on 28 May 1859 in South Newlands, Bradworthy, Devon, England; was buried on 1 Jun 1859 in Bradworthy, Devon, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1841, Bradworthy Cross, Bradworthy, Devon, England

Notes:

1841 Census, Bradworthy, Bradworthy Cross:
Charles, age 50, agricultural labourer
Sarah, age 40
Susanna, age 20
William, age 12
Charles, age 9
Ann, age 5

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Census: 1841, Bradworthy Cross, Bradworthy, Devon, England

Notes:

1841 Census, Bradworthy, Bradworthy Cross:
Charles, age 50, agricultural labourer
Sarah, age 40
Susanna, age 20
William, age 12
Charles, age 9
Ann, age 5

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 17 Jun 1832, Methodist Circuit, Holsworthy, Devon, England
• Census: 1841, Bradworthy Cross, Bradworthy, Devon, England

Notes:

1841 Census, Bradworthy, Bradworthy Cross:
Charles, age 50, agricultural labourer
Sarah, age 40
Susanna, age 20
William, age 12
Charles, age 9
Ann, age 5

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 13 Mar 1836, Methodist Circuit, Holsworthy, Devon, England
• Census: 1841, Bradworthy Cross, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Census: 1851, Kimworthy Cross, Bradworthy, Devon, England

Notes:

1841 Census, Bradworthy, Bradworthy Cross:
Charles, age 50, agricultural labourer
Sarah, age 40
Susanna, age 20
William, age 12
Charles, age 9
Ann, age 5

1851 Census, Bradworthy, Kimworthy Cross:
Charles, head, age 62, agricultural labourer, born Kilkhampton
Sarah, wife, age 52, born Bradworthy
Ann, daughter, age 15, born Bradworthy

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1851, Combmartin, Devon, England

Notes:

1851 Census Combmartin, Devon:
William, age 45, ag. labourer, birthplace u.k.
Eliza, age 28, wife, born Loxhore, Devon
Elizabeth, daughter, age 4, born Combmartin
Luizza, daughter, age 2, born Combmartin
William, son, age 1 month, born Combmartin
(all born Bradworthy)

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1851, Combmartin, Devon, England

Notes:

1851 Census Combmartin, Devon:
William, age 45, ag. labourer, birthplace u.k.
Eliza, age 28, wife, born Loxhore, Devon
Elizabeth, daughter, age 4, born Combmartin
Luizza, daughter, age 2, born Combmartin
William, son, age 1 month, born Combmartin
(all born Bradworthy)

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1851, Combmartin, Devon, England

Notes:

1851 Census Combmartin, Devon:
William, age 45, ag. labourer, birthplace u.k.
Eliza, age 28, wife, born Loxhore, Devon
Elizabeth, daughter, age 4, born Combmartin
Luizza, daughter, age 2, born Combmartin
William, son, age 1 month, born Combmartin
(all born Bradworthy)

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 Jul 1830, Methodist Circuit, Holsworthy, Devon, England
• Census: 1841, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Census: 1851, Holsworthy, Devon, England
• Immigration: 18 Jul 1853, Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

1841 Census, Bradworthy, Kimsworthy:
John Francis, age 10, man servant on the farm of Thomas Yeo.

1851 Census, Holsworthy:
John Francis, age 20, unmarried, farm labourer in the employ of William Clemetts, born Bradworthy.

John married Eliza ACKLAND in 1854. Eliza died in 1897 in Echuca, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 20 May 1832, Methodist Circuit, Holsworthy, Devon, England
• Immigration: 28 Jul 1849, Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Two years later, in 1851, she married John Price, sent to Geelong as an ex-Pentonvillian. They had 11 children.

Elizabeth's parents, Joseph and Jane and eight of her brothers and sisters joined her in Geelong in 1853.

Elizabeth married John PRICE in 1851. John was born about 1819. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 8 Jun 1834, Methodist Circuit, Holsworthy, Devon, England
• Census: 1851, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Immigration: 18 Jul 1853, Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

1851 Census, Bradworthy:
Henry Francis, age 16, unmarried, ag. lab. in the employ of Peter Wickett, born Bradworthy

Family/Spouse: Mary Frances HEPBURN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 26 Feb 1836, Methodist Circuit, Holsworthy, Devon, England
• Census: 1841, South Newlands, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Census: 1851, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Immigration: 18 Jul 1853, Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

1841 Census for Bradworthy, South Newland:
John Piper, age 50
Grace Piper, age 60
Susan Francis, age 5, maid servant
[John's age is incorrect, though ages were rounded on the 1841 Census. Susan was their grandaughter - only 5! - daughter of Joseph and Jane Francis]

1851 Census, Bradworthy
Susan Francis, age 16, house servant in the employ of John Rowell.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1851, Sutcombe, Devon, England
• Immigration: 18 Jul 1853, Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

1851 Census, Sutcombe:
Ann Francis, age 13, house servant in employ of Alexander Tremere, born Bradworthy.

Ann married Josiah WALTER on 11 Nov 1858 in Christ Church, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Josiah (son of John WALTER and Elizabeth WICKETT) was born in 1835 in Bradworthy, Devon, England; died on 22 Sep 1914 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Sep 1914 in Barrabool Hills Cemetery, Highton, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1851, Bradworthy, Devon, England

Notes:

1851 Census Bradworthy, Cottage on Kimworthy:
Joseph, head, 46, farm labourer, born Bradworthy
Jane, wife, 41, born Bradworthy
Grace, daughter, 10, scholar, born Bradworthy
Norah Jane, daughter, 8, scholar, born Bradworthy
James, son, 5, born Bradworthy
William, son, 2, born Bradworthy
Mary, daughter, 2 months, born Bradworthy

Grace died less than a year later at about age 11.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 27 Apr 1843, Methodist Circuit, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England
• Census: 1851, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Immigration: 18 Jul 1853, Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Norah was 2 weeks old when she was baptised in the Bradworthy Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, part of the Kilkhampton Circuit.

1851 Census Bradworthy, Cottage on Kimworthy:
Joseph, head, 46, farm labourer, born Bradworthy
Jane, wife, 41, born Bradworthy
Grace, daughter, 10, scholar, born Bradworthy
Norah Jane, daughter, 8, scholar, born Bradworthy
James, son, 5, born Bradworthy
William, son, 2, born Bradworthy
Mary, daughter, 2 months, born Bradworthy
Norah came with her parents to Australia in 1853.

Norah married William SUMMERSGILL in 1871. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1851, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Immigration: 18 Jul 1853, Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

1851 Census Bradworthy, Cottage on Kimworthy:
Joseph, head, 46, farm labourer, born Bradworthy
Jane, wife, 41, born Bradworthy
Grace, daughter, 10, scholar, born Bradworthy
Norah Jane, daughter, 8, scholar, born Bradworthy
James, son, 5, born Bradworthy
William, son, 2, born Bradworthy
Mary, daughter, aged 2 months, born Bradworthy
James emigrated to Australia with his parents in 1853.

James married Annie STEWART in 1871 in Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1851, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Immigration: 18 Jul 1853, Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1891, Latrobe Terrace, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 11 Aug 1932, 428 Latrobe Terrace, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

1851 Census Bradworthy, Cottage on Kimworthy:
Joseph, head, 46, farm labourer, born Bradworthy
Jane, wife, 41, born Bradworthy
Grace, daughter, 10, scholar, born Bradworthy
Norah Jane, daughter, 8, scholar, born Bradworthy
James, son, 5, born Bradworthy
William, son, 2, born Bradworthy
Mary, daughter, 2 months, born Bradworthy
William emigrated to Australia with his parents in 1853.

William was the informant on his mother's death certificate, living in Latrobe Terrace, Chilwell, 1891.

William's address at time of his death was 428 Latrobe Terrace, Geelong.

William married Ellen ASHMORE in 1872 in Victoria, Australia. Ellen died in 1931 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 23 Feb 1851, Methodist Circuit, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Bradworthy, Devon, England

Notes:

Mary was 3 weeks old when she was baptised in the Bradworthy Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, part of the Kilkhampton Circuit.

1851 Census Bradworthy, Cottage on Kimworthy:
Joseph, head, 46, farm labourer, born Bradworthy
Jane, wife, 41, born Bradworthy
Grace, daughter, 10, scholar, born Bradworthy
Norah Jane, daughter, 8, scholar, born Bradworthy
James, son, 5, born Bradworthy
William, son, 2, born Bradworthy
Mary, daughter, 2 months, born Bradworthy
Mary emigrated to Australia with her parents in 1853.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 14 May 1843, Methodist Circuit, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England
• Immigration: 27 Oct 1850, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

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

William married Sarah ZEALLEY on 28 Dec 1870 in Wesleyan Church, South Geelong, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Sarah (daughter of John SEALEY and Catherine BUDDEN) was born on 13 Mar 1840 in Tintinhull, Somerset, England; died on 1 Jan 1906 in Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 3 Jan 1906 in Barrabool Hills Cemetery, Highton, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 22 Dec 1844, Methodist Circuit, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England
• Immigration: 27 Oct 1850, Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Charlotte was one of the first scholars in the South Geelong Methodist Church, first attending classes in Mrs Downie's house in Fyans St. She passedthrough all the classes in the school, became a teacher, and was for many years in charge of the Young Ladies' Bible Class.

Charlotte was pregnant with Edith when the twins died - Edith was born only one and two months after their deaths. Irving died first on 15 March1875, one year and three days after his birth, the two weeks later Edgar died on 2nd April. The official cause of death for both of them wasMarasmus, which is emaciation, so perhaps one twin pined for the other as the family story says. They were supposed to have fallen out of their pramwhen being walked by a nursemaid and they never recovered.

Charlotte and Charles had five children born in Melbourne, the last being Alice in 1877. By 1888, when Frank was born, they were living in FyansSt., in South Geelong.

Charlotte lived for many years after the death of Charles in 1923. The last few years of her life she lived in Roslyn Road, Belmont with herdaughter Edith who was married to Alfred Williams.
An unidentified newspaper article, 1935.
"Pioneer's 91st Birthday: a Fitting Celebration.
Marking her 91st Birthday, it was appropriate that Mrs. C.A. Bedggood, of Roslyn Road, Belmont, was well enough to attend the 8a.m. Communion Celebration at South Geelong Methodist Church on Sunday morning last. South Geelong Methodist Church was re-opened on Sunday, following extensive alterations and renovations carried out under Rev. A. Milligan's care. It was at this church, Mrs. Bedggood spent her early days - she saw thefoundation stone layed - was first to play the organ, and was the first to be married in the church. The service on Sunday morning brought back manymemories to Mrs. Bedggood, who recalls that the services at South Geelong were formerly held in a wooden structure, and that the Rev. Cope, of YarraStreet was the first preacher. On Sunday last, Mrs. Bedggood was provided with a special chair in honor of her early association with the church.Except for slight deafness, Mrs. Bedggood retains all her normal faculties, and still occupies much of her time in sewing, crochet, quilting, etc.,on behalf of Methodist Missions. She arrived in Australia at the age of five with her parents in the "Gipsey Queen", which took 6 months to reachAustralia. Striking a rough passage, when masts were smashed and sails were torn away, passengers were battened down below and the ship nearlyheaved over.
Ship's Captain's Fears
It was at this juncture, Mrs Bedggood told "The Times", that the Captain of the ship shouted down to the passengers below - "Make your peace withGod, we shall all be in Eternity in five minutes", but Mrs. Bedggood's father, who was a local preacher, answered "If we've got to go, let's goquietly." After the storm, the Captain declared it was only the prayers of her father and other preachers aboard, who asked God to save the "GipseyQueen" that they were brought safely through to give long and useful lives for Australia. The family settled at South Geelong which was then allbush country, and although they had to start and build furniture and houses, they were all contented and happy. Blackfellows were living in thevicinity, and their mi-mias were at a spot where the gaol now stands, here corroborees were regularly held. They were a quiet and inoffensivepeople, except to beg for food etc., which they were never refused.
Six of Mrs. Bedggood's eight children are now residing in various parts of the country. Mr. Frank Bedggood is in the Riverina, Mr. Charles Bedggoodat "The Rock", N.S.W., Mr. Samuel Bedggood, Melbourne, and Mr. Fred Bedggood, Belmont. Mrs. Williams, Belmont, and Mrs. Trewartha, Warrnambool, aredaughters.
There are besides, 20 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, all of whom Mrs. C.P.[sic] Bedggood can be justly proud."
Mrs Charlotte Ham is listed as the owner of a block of land on the new Mt Pleasant Estate, next to a block owned by Samuel Ham, her father.
On Charlotte's 90th birthday, the Belmont Methodist Church subscribed for a christening font in her honour, and she lived to see one of her greatgrandchildren christened from this font. This church is now a Masonic building and I was told that all furniture was moved to the Belmont UnitingChurch. I have looked through the church but could not find a font with an identifying plaque.
South Barwon Rate Books:
Charlotte is listed as the ratepayer for several blocks of land on the Kardinia Estate.
The Women's Suffrage Petition was signed by 30,000 women from all parts of Victoria in an effort to gain the right to vote for all Victorian women.
There is a signature for Charlotte Bedggood, Fyans Street, South Geelong next to the signature of her sister Mercy (Warr)
I cannot find Charles or Charlotte listed in the 1909 Electoral Roll
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
Government Gazette, 10 April 1866:
Bradworthy Sluicing and Gold Mining Co.
I, the undersigned William Ham, hereby make application to register the Bradworthy Sluicing and Gold Mining Co.
The place of operations is at Ross' Creek.
The nominal capital of this company is 750 pounds, in 250 shares at 3 pounds each.
The office of the company is at Cobbler's.
The name of the manager is William Ham.
The names and residences of the shareholders, and the number of shares held by each at this date, is as follows:-
Henry M. Ham, Geelong, 4
Charlotte Ham, Geelong, 3
Mercy Grace Ham, Geelong, 2
Samuel Ham, Geelong, 10
William Ham, Cobbler's, 15
Susan Keirl, Cobbler's, 2
George Keirl, Cobbler's, 2
Sydney Keirl, Cobbler's, 2

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Burial
Geelong Eastern Cemetery:
In memory of
Our dear parents
Charles Bedggood
Died 14 March 1923 aged 84 years
and Charlotte
Died 7 Sept 1936 aged 92 years

Geelong AdvertIser, September 14, 1936.
In Memoriam Service
Geelong lost another of its pioneer residents in the recent death of Mrs C. A. Bedggood, of Belmont, at the age of 92 years. The deceased ladywasborn in Devonshire, England, in 1844, and five years later came with her parents, Mr and Mrs Samuel Ham, to Australia in the ship Gipsey Queen,andalmost immediately took up residence in Foster Street, South Geelong. For almost 60 years she resided in that locality, the other years of herlifebeing spent in Belmont, where she resided for the last 20 years, and about six years in Melbourne soon after her marriage.
The devotion of Mrs Bedggood to Christian work in the Methodist Sunday School at South Geelong as teacher of the Young Ladies' Bible Class, andhergracious influence over those who were from time to time in her class, was reflected in the lives of those with whom she came in contact.Shewitnessed the laying of the foundation stone of the South Geelong Church, was the first to play the organ there, and the first to be married inthechurch. To mark that occasion the trustees of the church presented her with a Bible, which is still in the possession of her family.
With the exception that her hearing was slightly defective, Mrs Bedggood retained all her faculties up to the time of her demise, and spent allhertime in sewing and allied activities on behalf of the Methodist missions.
At the Belmont Methodist Church last night, in the presence of a large congregation, the Rev. R. S. Morris conducted an In Memoriam service tothelate Mrs Bedggood.
After brief reference to her long life and activity, Mr Morris said, taking for the text the words "What is Your Life?" - To her was grantedmanyyears and wonderful health almost to the last, but life is not measured by watches or by a calendar. It is an opportunity to put the impress ofourpersonality on people and events that we meet, and so help to mould the future. To some the attainment of wealth is all-important, but thereareother things far more important. There is the matter of friendship, and here Mrs Bedggood was a rich woman indeed. Though many of her friendshadgone before, she had many friends, who universally acknowledged their indebtedness to her influence. She was greatly loved by all who knew her.
"Then again life is measured by its service. No one can reckon just how many scholars she taught in her senior classes in Sunday School. No onecanreckon the hospitality of her home in those early days. And in these last years her thought were all for little children. Several times a yearshewould send a parcel to Melbourne missions, and each parcel had quilts for cots. The last parcel wnet only a few months ago.
"To celebrate her 90th birthday, a baptismal font was subscribed for and presented to the Belmont Church in her name, and to her delight she wasableto see a great-grandchild baptised from that font. So delighted was she at the thought that when the South Geelong Church was renovated lastyear,she presented another font to her old church, in memory of long associations.
"She faced the end with supreme confidence in the love and power of her Saviour, and asked that when she went the Doxology might be sung."
The service last night began with the Doxology, some of her favourite hymns were sung, the choir rendered "What are These?" as the anthem, andtheservice ended with the "Hallelujah Chorus".

Minutes of Quarterly Meeting of Geelong Circuit held at Yarra St Methodist Church, 6th October 1936:
"It was decided that a letter of sympathy be sent to Mr F. W. Bedggood in the loss of his mother who was the first organist at South GeelongChurch."[Frank was an attendee at these meetings but was an apology at that meeting]., Burial

Note
Charlotte was one of the first scholars in the South Geelong Methodist Church, first attending classes in Mrs Downie's house in Fyans St. She passedthrough all the classes in the school, became a teacher, and was for many years in charge of the Young Ladies' Bible Class.

Charlotte was pregnant with Edith when the twins died - Edith was born only one and two months after their deaths. Irving died first on 15 March1875, one year and three days after his birth, the two weeks later Edgar died on 2nd April. The official cause of death for both of them wasMarasmus, which is emaciation, so perhaps one twin pined for the other as the family story says. They were supposed to have fallen out of their pramwhen being walked by a nursemaid and they never recovered.

Charlotte and Charles had five children born in Melbourne, the last being Alice in 1877. By 1888, when Frank was born, they were living in FyansSt., in South Geelong.

Charlotte lived for many years after the death of Charles in 1923. The last few years of her life she lived in Roslyn Road, Belmont with herdaughter Edith who was married to Alfred Williams.
An unidentified newspaper article, 1935.
"Pioneer's 91st Birthday: a Fitting Celebration.
Marking her 91st Birthday, it was appropriate that Mrs. C.A. Bedggood, of Roslyn Road, Belmont, was well enough to attend the 8a.m. CommunionCelebration at South Geelong Methodist Church on Sunday morning last. South Geelong Methodist Church was re-opened on Sunday, following extensivealterations and renovations carried out under Rev. A. Milligan's care. It was at this church, Mrs. Bedggood spent her early days - she saw thefoundation stone layed - was first to play the organ, and was the first to be married in the church. The service on Sunday morning brought back manymemories to Mrs. Bedggood, who recalls that the services at South Geelong were formerly held in a wooden structure, and that the Rev. Cope, of YarraStreet was the first preacher. On Sunday last, Mrs. Bedggood was provided with a special chair in honor of her early association with the church.Except for slight deafness, Mrs. Bedggood retains all her normal faculties, and still occupies much of her time in sewing, crochet, quilting, etc.,on behalf of Methodist Missions. She arrived in Australia at the age of five with her parents in the "Gipsey Queen", which took 6 months to reachAustralia. Striking a rough passage, when masts were smashed and sails were torn away, passengers were battened down below and the ship nearlyheaved over.
Ship's Captain's Fears
It was at this juncture, Mrs Bedggood told "The Times", that the Captain of the ship shouted down to the passengers below - "Make your peace withGod, we shall all be in Eternity in five minutes", but Mrs. Bedggood's father, who was a local preacher, answered "If we've got to go, let's goquietly." After the storm, the Captain declared it was only the prayers of her father and other preachers aboard, who asked God to save the "GipseyQueen" that they were brought safely through to give long and useful lives for Australia. The family settled at South Geelong which was then allbush country, and although they had to start and build furniture and houses, they were all contented and happy. Blackfellows were living in thevicinity, and their mi-mias were at a spot where the gaol now stands, here corroborees were regularly held. They were a quiet and inoffensivepeople, except to beg for food etc., which they were never refused.
Six of Mrs. Bedggood's eight children are now residing in various parts of the country. Mr. Frank Bedggood is in the Riverina, Mr. Charles Bedggoodat "The Rock", N.S.W., Mr. Samuel Bedggood, Melbourne, and Mr. Fred Bedggood, Belmont. Mrs. Williams, Belmont, and Mrs. Trewartha, Warrnambool, aredaughters.
There are besides, 20 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, all of whom Mrs. C.P.[sic] Bedggood can be justly proud."
Mrs Charlotte Ham is listed as the owner of a block of land on the new Mt Pleasant Estate, next to a block owned by Samuel Ham, her father.
On Charlotte's 90th birthday, the Belmont Methodist Church subscribed for a christening font in her honour, and she lived to see one of her greatgrandchildren christened from this font.
South Barwon Rate Books:
Charlotte is listed as the ratepayer for several blocks of land on the Kardinia Estate
The Women's Suffrage Petition was signed by 30,000 women from all parts of Victoria in an effort to gain the right to vote for all Victorian women.
There is a signature for Charlotte Bedggood, Fyans Street, South Geelong next to the signature of her sister Mercy (Warr)
Charlotte's husband Charles died
I cannot find Charles or Charlotte listed in the 1909 Electoral Roll
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
Government Gazette, 10 April 1866:
Bradworthy Sluicing and Gold Mining Co.
I, the undersigned William Ham, hereby make application to register the Bradworthy Sluicing and Gold Mining Co.
The place of operations is at Ross' Creek.
The nominal capital of this company is 750 pounds, in 250 shares at 3 pounds each.
The office of the company is at Cobbler's.
The name of the manager is William Ham.
The names and residences of the shareholders, and the number of shares held by each at this date, is as follows:-
Henry M. Ham, Geelong, 4
Charlotte Ham, Geelong, 3
Mercy Grace Ham, Geelong, 2
Samuel Ham, Geelong, 10
William Ham, Cobbler's, 15
Susan Keirl, Cobbler's, 2
George Keirl, Cobbler's, 2
Sydney Keirl, Cobbler's, 2

Charlotte married Charles Augustus BEDGGOOD on 8 Jul 1869 in Wesleyan Church, South Geelong, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Charles (son of Charles BEDGGOOD and Mary Ann PRICE) was born on 5 May 1840 in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England; died on 14 Mar 1923 in Geelong Hospital, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 16 Mar 1923 in Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 16 Jul 1847, Methodist Circuit, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England
• Immigration: 27 Oct 1850, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 4 Dec 1853, Wesleyan Circuit, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Mercy was in the choir and a teacher in the Sunday School at the South Geelong Methodist Church.

On May 25, 1868 in commemoration of the anniversary of the birthday of Queen Victoria, a ceremony of planting took place in Moorabool St of anavenueof trees. Persons planting trees paid 15 shillings for the privilege of planting a tree, which was named after that person, or after anyonetheynamed. Many did so in the name of a wife or child or a friend. Samuel Ham had a tree planted in his name between Balliang St and Fyans St, ontheeast side, next to Charles Bedggood and there was a tree across the road for Mercy Grace.

Mercy married Benjamin Warr, a draper in 1876. She was 22 and he was 25. The witnesses at the wedding were Charles A. Bedggood (herbrother-in-law)and John Piper (her cousin).

Mercy was presented with a Bible? by her aunt and uncle:
"Presented by David and Mary Ham to their beloved niece, Mercy Grace, in remembrance of her pleasant visit to their home, Victoria Street,Ballarat,May 14th, 1880."
It contains a Family Record [many mistakes in it]. She would have been 27 at the time, married with 2 children.

They were living in Ryrie St. when Emily and Gertrude were enrolled in the South Geelong School in 1882.

Geelong Advertiser, January 17th, 1883:
"Wanted, a Good General Servant. Apply at once to Mrs. B. G. Warr, 16 Ryrie Street.

Mercy died at age 72 from chronic nephritis and artherio-sclerosis and heart failure.
She gave birth to 6 daughters.

The Warr family grave is in the Eastern Cemetery, next to the grave of Charlotte and Charles A. Bedggood's headstone. The family name WARR is onthefoot of the grave, otherwise there is no gravestone.

Geelong Advertiser, 19th March, 1926:
WARR - On the 18th March, 1926, at her residence, 74 Aberdeen Street, Geelong West, Mercy Grace, the dearly loved wife of Benjamin Gardner Warr,anddevoted mother of Emily, Gertrude (Mrs. W.R. Anderson, Junr.); Lottie (Mrs. W.H. Brinsmead), Elsie (deceased), Leila (Mrs. E.K. Worland) andEthel(Mrs. S. Nelson), and loving sister of William Ham and Mrs. C. A. Bedggood. Aged 72 years.
Still living, still loving, still ours.
No flowers. Private interment.

Geelong Advertiser, 22nd March 1926:
LATE MRS. MERCY WARR
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mercy Warr, loved wife of Mr. Benjamin Warr, a well-known and highly respected resident of Aberdeen Street,GeelongWest, took place (privately) on Friday afternoon in the family grave in the Methodist portion of the Eastern Cemetery in the presence of alargenumber of relatives and personal friends. The glass hearse and landau carriage were followed by a number of motor cars. A number of beautifulfloraltributes was placed on the heavy silver-mounted casket which was borne from the hearse to the grave by Messrs. W.R. Anderson, junior,W.H.Brinsmead,G.K. Worland and S. Nelson (sons-in-law). The purple pall was supported by Messrs. W.R. Anderson, senior, F. Bedggood, William Ham, P.Rooke, J.Hockery, E. Deans, C. Fagg, C. Piper, H. Fagg, S. Ham, F. McKim and H. Lewis. Rev. W.T. Hiatt, of Newtown Methodist Church, and Rev. A.Nallconducted a very impressive service at the home previuos to leaving, and at the graveside by Rev. W.T. Hiatt.
The Women's Suffrage Petition was signed by 30,000 women from all parts of Victoria in an effort to gain the right to vote for all Victorian women.
There is a signature for Mercy Warr, Foster Street, South Geelong next to the signature of her sister Charlotte (Bedggood)
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
Government Gazette, 10 April 1866:
Bradworthy Sluicing and Gold Mining Co.
I, the undersigned William Ham, hereby make application to register the Bradworthy Sluicing and Gold Mining Co.
The place of operations is at Ross' Creek.
The nominal capital of this company is 750 pounds, in 250 shares at 3 pounds each.
The office of the company is at Cobbler's.
The name of the manager is William Ham.
The names and residences of the shareholders, and the number of shares held by each at this date, is as follows:-
Henry M. Ham, Geelong, 4
Charlotte Ham, Geelong, 3
Mercy Grace Ham, Geelong, 2
Samuel Ham, Geelong, 10
William Ham, Cobbler's, 15
Susan Keirl, Cobbler's, 2
George Keirl, Cobbler's, 2
Sydney Keirl, Cobbler's, 2

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Mercy was in the choir and a teacher in the Sunday School at the South Geelong Methodist Church.

On May 25, 1868 in commemoration of the anniversary of the birthday of Queen Victoria, a ceremony of planting took place in Moorabool St of anavenue of trees. Persons planting trees paid 15 shillings for the privilege of planting a tree, which was named after that person, or after anyonethey named. Many did so in the name of a wife or child or a friend. Samuel Ham had a tree planted in his name between Balliang St and Fyans St, onthe east side, next to Charles Bedggood and there was a tree across the road for Mercy Grace.

Mercy married Benjamin Warr, a draper in 1876. She was 22 and he was 25. The witnesses at the wedding were Charles A. Bedggood (her brother-in-law)and John Piper (her cousin).

Mercy was presented with a Bible? by her aunt and uncle:
"Presented by David and Mary Ham to their beloved niece, Mercy Grace, in remembrance of her pleasant visit to their home, Victoria Street, Ballarat,May 14th, 1880."
It contains a Family Record [many mistakes in it]. She would have been 27 at the time, married with 2 children.

They were living in Ryrie St. when Emily and Gertrude were enrolled in the South Geelong School in 1882.

Geelong Advertiser, January 17th, 1883:
"Wanted, a Good General Servant. Apply at once to Mrs. B. G. Warr, 16 Ryrie Street.

Mercy died at age 72 from chronic nephritis and artherio-sclerosis and heart failure.
She gave birth to 6 daughters.

The Warr family grave is in the Eastern Cemetery, next to the grave of Charlotte and Charles A. Bedggood's headstone. The family name WARR is on thefoot of the grave, otherwise there is no gravestone.

Geelong Advertiser, 19th March, 1926:
WARR - On the 18th March, 1926, at her residence, 74 Aberdeen Street, Geelong West, Mercy Grace, the dearly loved wife of Benjamin Gardner Warr, anddevoted mother of Emily, Gertrude (Mrs. W.R. Anderson, Junr.); Lottie (Mrs. W.H. Brinsmead), Elsie (deceased), Leila (Mrs. E.K. Worland) and Ethel(Mrs. S. Nelson), and loving sister of William Ham and Mrs. C. A. Bedggood. Aged 72 years.
Still living, still loving, still ours.
No flowers. Private interment.

Geelong Advertiser, 22nd March 1926:
LATE MRS. MERCY WARR
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mercy Warr, loved wife of Mr. Benjamin Warr, a well-known and highly respected resident of Aberdeen Street, GeelongWest, took place (privately) on Friday afternoon in the family grave in the Methodist portion of the Eastern Cemetery in the presence of a largenumber of relatives and personal friends. The glass hearse and landau carriage were followed by a number of motor cars. A number of beautiful floraltributes was placed on the heavy silver-mounted casket which was borne from the hearse to the grave by Messrs. W.R. Anderson, junior, W.H.Brinsmead,G.K. Worland and S. Nelson (sons-in-law). The purple pall was supported by Messrs. W.R. Anderson, senior, F. Bedggood, William Ham, P. Rooke, J.Hockery, E. Deans, C. Fagg, C. Piper, H. Fagg, S. Ham, F. McKim and H. Lewis. Rev. W.T. Hiatt, of Newtown Methodist Church, and Rev. A. Nallconducted a very impressive service at the home previuos to leaving, and at the graveside by Rev. W.T. Hiatt.
The Women's Suffrage Petition was signed by 30,000 women from all parts of Victoria in an effort to gain the right to vote for all Victorian women.
There is a signature for Mercy Warr, Foster Street, South Geelong next to the signature of her sister Charlotte (Bedggood)
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
Government Gazette, 10 April 1866:
Bradworthy Sluicing and Gold Mining Co.
I, the undersigned William Ham, hereby make application to register the Bradworthy Sluicing and Gold Mining Co.
The place of operations is at Ross' Creek.
The nominal capital of this company is 750 pounds, in 250 shares at 3 pounds each.
The office of the company is at Cobbler's.
The name of the manager is William Ham.
The names and residences of the shareholders, and the number of shares held by each at this date, is as follows:-
Henry M. Ham, Geelong, 4
Charlotte Ham, Geelong, 3
Mercy Grace Ham, Geelong, 2
Samuel Ham, Geelong, 10
William Ham, Cobbler's, 15
Susan Keirl, Cobbler's, 2
George Keirl, Cobbler's, 2
Sydney Keirl, Cobbler's, 2

Mercy married Benjamin Gardner WARR on 6 Sep 1876 in Wesleyan Church, South Geelong, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Benjamin (son of Benjamin WARR and Elizabeth SCRIVENER) was born on 20 Mar 1850 in Avington, Hampshire, England; died in 1942 in Newton & Chilwell, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 10 Jan 1942 in Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 26 Dec 1841, St James Church of England, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

John's mother Elizabeth was pregnant with him when she sailed to Australia and he was born on December 12th in Melbourne and baptized 2 weekslaterat St James Church.

"Barrabool: Land of the Magpie"
PIPER
John Thomas, had a farm at Modewarre but sold up in March 1890 because of ill health; he died on April 2, aged only 48 years.

Geelong Advertiser, 3rd April 1890:
Piper - On the 2nd April, at Ceres, John Thos., eldest son of James and the late Elizabeth Piper, aged 48 years.
The funeral will leave the residence of his brother (Mr Reuben Piper), Ceres on Friday, the 4th inst., at 1 o'clock p.m., for the Mt. Moriac Cemetery.
Friends please accept this intimation.

John married Emma Grace CHING on 27 Apr 1865. Emma (daughter of John Cottle CHING and Charlotte WALTERS) was born on 6 Jul 1845 in Devon, England; died on 27 Jul 1884; was buried on 29 Jul 1884 in Mount Moriac Cemetery, Mount Moriac, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1843, St James Church of England, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

James married Mary FOLEY in 1869 in Jamieson, Victoria, Australia. Mary died in 1928 in Coburg, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1846, Wesleyan Church, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

He was living at 75 Aberdeen St. Geelong at the time of his death.

"Barrabool: Land of the Magpie"
PIPER Charles, married Jane, daughter of George H. Grigg.

Charles married Jane GRIGG on 2 Aug 1874 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Jane (daughter of George Hooper GRIGG and Margaret Wilkinson SANDILANDS) was born in 1852 in Barrabool Hills, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; died on 3 Aug 1923 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 6 Aug 1923 in Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 30 Jan 1853, Christ Church, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Reuben was a councillor on the Barrabool Shire Council from 1887-1914 and President of the Shire in 1893 and 1896-1897 and 1907.

He was a councillor in 1901 with the Shire of Barrabool (signature in the book presented to Duke of Cornwall in 1901).

"Barrabool: Land of the Magpie"
PIPER
Reuben Philip, took over "Newlands" after his father died in 1911. He became a councillor in 1887 and served until 1914; he died in 1935.

Reuben married Penelope BRODERICK in 1880 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 20 Dec 1846, Methodist Circuit, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England
• Census: 1851, South Newlands, Bradworthy, Devon, England
• Immigration: Jul 1870, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

John was 12 days old when he was baptised in the Bradworthy Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, part of the Kilkhampton Circuit. His parents livedatNewlands, Bradworthy.

1851 Census for Bradworthy, South Newland:
John, head, age 67, farmer of 30 acres, born Bradworthy
Grace, wife, age 70, born Kilkhampton
Charles, son, age 28, farm labourer, born Bradworthy
Anna, daughter-in-law, age 46, farm labourer's wife, born Hartland
John, grandson, age 4, born Bradworthy

It is thought that John emigrated to Victoria in 1870 on the "Sussex" and married in the Barrabool Hills in 1882.

"Barrabool: Land of the Magpie"
Another John Piper was listed as a farmer at Barrabool in 1887 and 1890 [main article written about his uncle James Piper, brother of hisfatherCharles].

John died at "Como" in Leopold in 1919. There were no children of the marriage.

John married Margaret Hooper GRIGG in 1882 in Barrabool Hills, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Margaret (daughter of George Hooper GRIGG and Margaret Wilkinson SANDILANDS) was born in 1854 in Barrabool Hills, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; died in 1928 in Newtown, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 12 Aug 1851, Methodist Circuit, Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England
• Census: 1881, Lower Newlands, Bradworthy, Devon, England

Notes:

Susan was 12 days old when she was baptised in the Bradworthy Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, part of the Kilkhampton Circuit.

1881 Census for Bradworthy, Lower Newlands (all born Bradworthy):
Charles, widower, farmer of 40 acres, age 55.
Susan, farmer's daughter, unmarried, age 28.
James, farmer's son, unmarried, age 24.

Tombstone in Bradworthy Cemetery:
In
loving memory of
Susan Piper
of Fair View, Bradworthy,
late of Newlands,
called to rest March 23rd 1933.
aged 81 years.
A peaceful ending to a long life.
Until the day break.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1 Dec 1853

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 21 Dec 1853
• Census: 1881, Lower Newlands, Bradworthy, Devon, England

Notes:

1881 Census for Bradworthy, Lower Newlands (all born Bradworthy):
Charles, widower, farmer of 40 acres, age 55.
Susan, farmer's daughter, unmarried, age 28.
James, farmer's son, unmarried, age 24.

Monumental inscription, Bradworthy:
In
loving memory of
JAMES PIPER
the beloved husband of
MARY PIPER
of Fair View in this parish
who fell asleep
October 19th 1926
Aged 70 years.
"Until the day break and
The shadows fall away."
Also of the above named
MARY PIPER
who fell asleep
Sep. 2nd 1934
Aged 77 years.
"Forever with the Lord."

Family/Spouse: Mary UNKNOWN. Mary was born in 1857; died on 2 Sep 1934 in Bradworthy, Devon, England; was buried in 1934 in Bradworthy, Devon, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 28 Jan 1872, Wesleyan Circuit, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Roll of Victorian Voters at the Federal Referendum 1899:
Ham, Hedley W., Waurn Ponds, grazier.

Geelong Advertiser, 3rd October, 1931:
A few days ago I renewed acquantance with Mr. H. W. Ham, eldest son of William Ham, well-known in agricultural circles throughout Geelonganddistrict. Mr. Ham, junior, who is interested in sheep classing, is now at Jerilderie, NSW, the centre of merino stud sheep breeding. In hisearlier years he managed the Lara Estate for Mr. George Fairbairn. For a time he was the Government sheep and wool expert, with his headquarters atLara. Subsequently, he was appointed Stock Superintendent at Dookie. While in Geelong Mr. Ham revisited the wool department at the Gordon, where hewas one of the first wool students about 40 years ago.

An obituary for Hedley in The Pastoral Review and Graziers' Record, September 18, 1959 and The Corian (Geelong Grammar Shool magazine) 1959:
"The death occurred in Melbourne on 24th June 1959 of Mr Hedley William Ham, of Jerilderie, NSW, at the age of 87.
The late Mr Ham was born at Geelong, in 1871, He attended Geelong Grammar School, entering in 1886, and later became one of the first class ofwoolstudents at the Gordon College. He then joined the wool department of Dennys, Lascelles Ltd, working with the late Mr Lascelles personallyandclassing various Victorian clips. While with this firm he spent a number of seasons, in the 1890's, at Willander, Hillston, NSW, classing theclipand in charge of the scour.
Early this century he managed Lara Estate, Lara, for the late Sir George Fairbairn until its subdivision, when, having purchased land at Lara,hetook over the merino stud founded by his father, William Ham, at Waurn Ponds.
In the years prior to World War I, Mr Ham was sheep and wool expert for the Victorian Department of Agriculture and as such covered every partofVictoria. After 1916, he was on the staff of Dookie Agricultural College, in charge of sheep and cattle. He was gifted as a practical teacherandfrom the many students he taught and the showing of his merinos, became widely known in Victoria and the Riverina.
In 1925, Mr Ham moved his Lara Plains stud to Jerilderie, where it is carried on by a son.
Three children - Harold, Archdeacon of South Gippsland, Mrs H Reid, of Melbourne, and Frank, of Jerilderie - survive him. Also, Mr E W Ham,Benalla,and Mrs J Charles, Windermere, Ballarat, are his surviving brother and sister.

Geelong Advertiser, 28th July, 1923:
Advertisement for the sale of his property "Lara Hill", 812 acres situated 11 miles from Geelong and 4 miles from the Lara railway Station.Thehomestead is situated on an eminence commanding extensive views of the You Yangs and Port Phillip. The land is rich black and chocolate soil,makingit an ideal mixed farming proposition. At present the property is run as a stud merino farm. Possession after shearing. If the property is notsoldas a whole, it will be offered in two separate farms both fully approved.

Hedley married Fanny Louisa HUNT on 22 Jun 1898 in Christ Church, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Fanny (daughter of Richard HUNT and Jane BEATTIE) was born about 1870; died on 18 Dec 1945 in Jerilderie, New South Wales, Australia; was buried on 20 Dec 1945 in Jerilderie Cemetery, Jerilderie, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 14 Sep 1875, Wesleyan Circuit, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Myra was 11 years younger than Frederick - he was 51 when they married and she was 40. Neither of them had been married before and he wasablacksmith in Cressy and Myra lived at Waurn Ponds with her parents on the farm. The witnesses were Hedley William Ham (her brother), Ada McKim(hersister) and May Ham (Hedley's daughter, Myra's niece).

Myra died in the Benevolent House in Ballarat but her usual place of residence was Roberts Road, Belmont, Geelong.

Geelong Advertiser, October 5, 1953:
YARRA - The friends of the late Mrs. Myra Grace Yarra are respectfully informed that her funeral cortege will move from our Chapel, Hope Street,thisday (Monday), October 5, after a short service commencing at 2 p.m., for the Highton Cemetery.

Myra married Frederick James YARRA on 21 Sep 1915 in Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia. Frederick was born on 16 Apr 1864; died before 1953. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 21 Nov 1877, Wesleyan Circuit, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Ada was baptised in the Geelong Wesleyan Circuit the same day as her cousin Emily Ham (her father's mother's child).

Ada married Francis MCKIM on 26 Jul 1905 in Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia. Francis (son of Elizabeth TREWEN and Philip MCKIM) was born in 1875 in Barrabool Hills, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; died in 1941. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 19 Mar 1880, Wesleyan Circuit, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Samuel was a councillor on the Barrabool Shire Council 1935-1948.

"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.

Samuel married Elizabeth Ann MCHARRY in 1914 in Victoria, Australia. Elizabeth (daughter of David MCHARRY and Margaret MILLEDGE) was born in 1877; died in 1952 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maud married John Andrew CHARLES in 1912. John was born in 1883. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1925, Goorambat, Victoria, Australia

Ernest married Maria Margaret MCHARRY on 19 Oct 1911 in Victoria, Australia. Maria (daughter of David MCHARRY and Margaret MILLEDGE) was born in 1884; died on 4 Nov 1919 in Benalla, Victoria, Australia; was buried in 1919 in Benalla Cemetery, Benalla, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ernest married Flora MCKENZIE on 8 Apr 1925 in Benalla, Victoria, Australia. Flora was born in 1878 in Katandra, Victoria, Australia; died on 9 Jun 1961 in Benalla, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 12 Jun 1961 in Benalla Cemetery, Benalla, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Fred was a local preacher in the Methodist Church and a Sunday School Superintendent. He was secretary of the Geelong Branch of the LocalPreachers'Association. His occupation was as a travelling salesman with the Geelong & Cressy Trading Co.
Geelong Rate Books, Barwon Ward - Fred owned a block of land in Fyans St.

Frederick married Eliza Grace JACKA on 12 Apr 1895 in Weslyan Church, Highton, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Eliza (daughter of Josiah JACKA and Elizabeth BOTTRELL) was born in 1873; died on 24 May 1941 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia; was buried in 1941 in Barrabool Hills Cemetery, Highton, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 3 Apr 1874, Wesleyan Church, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 3 Apr 1874, Wesleyan Church, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1908, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1909, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1912, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1914, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1915, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1916, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1917, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1919, Evans St, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia (corner Roslyn Rd, formerly No. 157 now No. 49)
• Residence: 1921, Evans St, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia (corner Roslyn Rd, formerly No. 157 now No. 49)
• Residence: 1922, Evans St, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia (corner Roslyn Rd, formerly No. 157 now No. 49)
• Residence: 1924, Evans St, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia (corner Roslyn Rd, formerly No. 157 now No. 49)
• Residence: 1931, 157 Roslyn Rd, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia (now No. 49, corner Evans St)
• Residence: 1934, 157 Roslyn Rd, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia (now No. 49, corner Evans St)
• Residence: 1936, 157 Roslyn Rd, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia (now No. 49, corner Evans St)
• Residence: 1937, 157 Roslyn Rd, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia (now No. 49, corner Evans St)
• Residence: 1943, 12 Nerissa St, Ashburton, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 9 Jan 1943, 12 Nerissa St, Ashburton, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1949, 12 Nerissa St, Ashburton, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1954, 12 Nerissa St, Ashburton, Victoria, Australia

Edith married Alfred Percy WILLIAMS on 28 Oct 1903 in Belmont Methodist Church, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Alfred (son of Robert Carkeek WILLIAMS and Hannah PROUT) was born on 20 Oct 1875 in Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; died on 19 Apr 1950 in Windermere Private Hospital, Armadale, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 20 Apr 1950 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married John Fox TREWARTHA on 10 Feb 1904 in Belmont Methodist Church, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. John (son of John TREWARTHA and Philadelphia HARVEY) was born in 1876 in Cornwall, England; died on 15 Sep 1954 in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia; was buried after 15 Sep 1954 in Warrnambool Cemetery, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 13 Jan 1880, Wesleyan Circuit, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Sands & McDougall Directories:
1911-1912 Westbourne St., Geelong
1913-1914 Marshall St., Chilwell

Frank married and bought a farm at Brocklesbury, out of Albury, then a property at Henty, New South Wales. He was a well-known local footballer.

Frank married Florence Lillian SMITH in 1909 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Florence (daughter of George SMITH and Catherine RALSTONE) was born in 1881 in Ceres, Victoria, Australia; died on 21 Sep 1971 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia; was buried on 24 Sep 1971. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 11 Apr 1882, Wesleyan Circuit, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1938, 'Rose Bank', The Rock, New South Wales, Australia

Notes:

Charles (enrolled under this name) was pupil No. 1427 to be enrolled at South Geelong Primary School 2143 in 1885. He was 2 years and 10 monthsinFebruary of that year, according to the Register, when he started school!

They lived at "Rose Bank" The Rock when Olive died in 1938.

Augustus married Olive Evelyn BALDOCK on 4 May 1914 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Olive (daughter of Charles BALDOCK and Harriet LONG) was born in 1883 in Noarlunga, South Australia, Australia; died on 25 Sep 1938 in Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia; was buried on 26 Sep 1938 in The Rock Cemetery, The Rock, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sam married Laura, they had three children and then they divorced. They were living at 7 Fyans Ford Road, Herne Hill when their last son Stanleywasborn in 1914.
Sam had a wartime liaison with Violet Curtis in England. A son was born, Stanley Bedggood Curtis, and Violet reared him on her own in England.
Sam remarried to Marie. They did not have any children.

Family/Spouse: Violet CURTIS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Laura Florence Mary BAMPFIELD on 3 Dec 1907 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, and was divorced. Laura (daughter of Henry Joseph BAMPFIELD and Mary Ann PARKER) was born in 1889 in Leigh (Clydedale), Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Marie Edeline Brenda WOODS in 1941 in Victoria, Australia. Marie was born on 3 Oct 1904; died in Jan 1998 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Jan 1998 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 21 Nov 1877, Wesleyan Circuit, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Emily was baptised in the Geelong Wesleyan Circuit the same day as her cousin Ada Emma Ham (her mother's brother's child).

Emily was pupil No. 1067 to be enrolled at South Geelong Primary School 2143 in 1882. She was 4 years and 9 months in December of thatyear,according to the Register, when she started school.

She died at age 64, unmarried, living in the family home at 13 manning St., Newtown. Her father had died only 10 months earlier.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 9 Sep 1879, Wesleyan Circuit, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Gertrude was 3 years old when she was enrolled in the South Geelong School in December 1882. She was there until Grade 6 in 1893.

Gertrude married Robert Charles ANDERSON in 1902. Robert died before 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gertrude married William Robert ANDERSON in 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lottie was pupil No. 1425 to be enrolled at South Geelong Primary School 2143 in 1885. She was 3 years old.

Lottie married William Hilson BRINSMEAD in 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Geelong Advertiser, 12th February 1886:
WARR - On the 11th February, at South Geelong, Elsie Gardener [sic], the dearly beloved infant daughter of Benjamin G. and M. Warr, aged 13 months.
"Safe in the arms of Jesus".
The funeral will leave her parents' residence, Foster-street, South Geelong, this day (Friday), at half past three o'clock p.m. for theEasternCemetery.
Friends please accept this intimation.

Family/Spouse: Edward WORLAND. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sydney Frank NELSON. Sydney was born in 1896; died in 1979. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nellie UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown HILL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sarah Ann BROWNE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"Barrabool: Land of the Magpie"
PIPER James Ernest Piper, son of Reuben, graduated as doctor of medicine in 1912 and practised in Geelong. He played football for theGeelongFootball Club and later became its president when it won its first premiership in 1925; he was also its medical officer. He died in 1949.

Doris Makeham remembers being taken to see Dr Piper by Edith Williams (Bedggood) when she stayed with the Williams family in Geelong in the1920-1930s.

James married Norah Kathleen CONNELLY about 1922 in Rood Ashton, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harold married Linda Emily BLINKHORN in 1933. Linda was born in 1906; died in 1982 in Berwick, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

May married Howard REID in 1935. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dorothy GAULTON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cyril was in the Army in World War 2. He enlisted in Geelong on 12th March 1941. He lived at Waurn Ponds at the the time of enlistment. He wasaprivate and in the 106 General Hospital, Bonegilla, when he was discharged on 13th January 1942.

Clarice married Allan William SPINKS in 1940 in Victoria, Australia. Allan was born in 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Eric was in the Army in World War 2. He enlisted in Benalla on 17 March 1941. He lived at Goorambat at the the time of enlistment. He was aprivatein the 120 Reserve Motor Transport Company when he was discharged on 11th December 1942.

Eric married Iris WOOD [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vivian married Beatrice Loveday LANDRY in 1922 in Leongatha, Victoria, Australia. Beatrice died in Apr 1963 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Apr 1963 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Monumental inscription in Barrabool Hills (Highton) Cemetery, Geelong:
In fondest memory of
ELIZA GRACE
the beloved wife of
FREDERICK WILLIAM BEDGGOOD
died 24 May 1941 in her 68th year
"A wonderful wife and mother
One of God's best gifts"
Also their daughter
DOROTHY GRACE
who died in her infancy
26 March 1903
and
Frederick William Bedggood
passed away 27 Oct 1949 aged 79
"There are no tears within their eyes
With love they keep perpetual trust
With thee O' Christ"

Eric married Olive Susanna CHAMBERS in 1928 in Victoria, Australia. Olive died in 1989; was buried in 1989 in Leopold Cemetery, Leopold, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1931, 39 Narong Rd, Caulfield, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1937, 42 Narracan Av, Yallourn, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1943, 42 Narracan Av, Yallourn, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1949, 14 Tanjil Cres, Yallourn, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1954, 14 Tanjil Cres, Yallourn, Victoria, Australia

Errol married Ruth WILKINSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Errol married Eula Alice PAYNE on 12 Dec 1958. Eula was born in 1921; died on 10 May 1996. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1931, 157 Roslyn Rd, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia (now No. 49, corner Evans St)
• Residence: 1934, 157 Roslyn Rd, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia (now No. 49, corner Evans St)
• Residence: 1936, 157 Roslyn Rd, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia (now No. 49, corner Evans St)
• Residence: 1937, 157 Roslyn Rd, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia (now No. 49, corner Evans St)
• Residence: 1943, 12 Nerissa St, Ashburton, Victoria, Australia

Nita married William James GOWTY in 1939 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. William (son of Frederick Johnny GOWTY and Ada Jane JOSE) was born in 1914 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia; died in 1984. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1931, Goorambat, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1937, South Camp, Yallourn, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1943, 19 Kilburn St, Caulfield, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1949, 12 Nerissa St, Ashburton, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1954, 12 Nerissa St, Ashburton, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1954, 12 Nerissa St, Ashburton, Victoria, Australia

Irvan married Linda May SCOTT in 1937. Linda was born on 30 May 1908; died on 30 May 1984. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1931, 157 Roslyn Rd, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia (now No. 49, corner Evans St)
• Residence: 1934, 157 Roslyn Rd, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia (now No. 49, corner Evans St)
• Residence: 1936, Powell St, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia
• Residence: 1938, 9 Helen St, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia
• Residence: 1939, Elizabeth St, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia
• Residence: Feb 1941, Crib Point, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: Jun 1941, Gabo Island, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1948, 6 Warra St, Toorak, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1949, 103 Britannia St, West Geelong, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1949, West Geelong, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1950, 103 Britannia St, West Geelong, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1952, 6 Warra St, Toorak, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1954, 6 Warra St, Toorak, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1963, 6 Warra St, Toorak, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1968, 17 Bruarong Crs, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 26 Feb 1973, 17 Bruarong Crs, Frankston, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Event Memos from GEDCOM Import...

Note
When I lived with the Williams family, 1928-1932, Laurie was home at that time. He had a great mate Clive Drew and often they would both go outshooting rabbits on a Saturday afternoon. It was the start of the Depression and anything extra in the food line was most acceptable. here wasalways a gun in the house.

Laurie served in the Royal Australian Navy from September 1940 to April 1946 [his own dates].
Lauire passed the exam to become a S.B.A (Sick Birth Attendant). He was still stationed at Lonsdale
Laurie became a S.B.A. on the Doomba
Laurie was granted a first class Good Conduct Badge
Laurie was given a rating of L/SBA on the Goulburn (Leading Sick Berth Attendant).
The Goulburn escorted a slow convoy of seven ships to Hong Kong, sailing on 30th August along with Bendigo and Whyalla. Some weeks were spentclearing the China waters, and on 16th November, with eight sister ships, she sailed back to Sydney
Laurie was back at Lonsdale (Port Melbourne) until 23rd November 1942
Lauire was at HMAS Cerberus (Crib Point) until 23rd June 1941
Laurie was transferred to the Doomba, a minesweeper. He left the ship on 7th December 1943
Laurie was back at Lonsdale (Port Melbourne) until 13th January 1945. He then spent a short time, from 26th January 1945 on the Goulburn, acorvette. He was then on the Wagga, another corvette, from 4th February 1945
The Wagga steamed into Hong Kong Harbour with the British Squadron. After the various surrender signings, Wagga remained with the flotilla ofcorvettes to help clear the harbour approaches of mines, and to help discourage piracy. On the 11th October, she sailed south to Sydney and then onto Melbourne, arriving on 7th November 1945.
Laurie was posted to the Wagga, a corvette.
On the 3rd February 1945, Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser arrived to inspect the newly formed RAN corvette flotilla (in Melbourne?) to operate under hiscommand [Dad's photos].
On the 6th May 1945, the Wagga, along with Kapunda and Barcoo, concentrated bombardment on Japanese positions at Bunabun Harbour, Neptune Point andUlyan Harbour in the New Guinea region. She also visited Darwin and was there when news of the Japanese surrender was received.

Early in World War Two a requirement existed for a medium-sized vessel capable of minesweeping and escort duties. This was met by the introductionof the Australian Minesweeping Ship (AMS) or as it was popularly known in the RAN, the corvette.
They proved to be very versatile ships and in addition to minesweeping, patrol and escort duties, they were employed on a variety of tasks includingferrying troops and supplies, participation in bombardments, assault landings and surveying.
Manned largely by Reserve personnel, they served in the South-West Pacific Area, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean. They served inminesweeping with the British Pacific Fleet upon its return to Hong Kong in August 1945.
Medical:
The medical component of corvettes consisted of one SBA whose sick bay usually comprised of a four-drawer filing cabinet situated on the mess deck.He was responsible for the medical care of a crew of between 60 and 80 personnel. One Medical Officer was usually posted to each Mine SweepingFlotilla.
The SBA had a great responsibility in the organisation and efficient maintenance of the Medical Department and the care of the sick and wounded. Inmost corvettes the SBA usually carried out additional duties such as Captain's Writer and was the postman and kept a watch as a lookout.
Ventilation was needed to provide fresh air, adequate in quality and temperature for the life and health of the inhabitants of compartments and messdecks. Fresh air was supplied through special apertures, then extracted by an exhaust system. Overall this system proved to be inadeqaute for theseships, particularly when operating ubnder tropical conditions and especially after "darken ship" and the accumulating foul air soon made lifeunbearable. It was little ownder that the crew suffered from upper respiratory tract infections and other illnesses.
"Constant Care: the Royal Australian Navy Health Services, 1915-2003" by J.C.Jeppensen.
Laurie was posted to HMAS Goulburn
HMAS Goulburn 1944-45.
"Constant Care"

Lawrence married Alice Floris MCCOMBE on 3 Dec 1938 in Methodist Church, Portland, Victoria, Australia. Alice (daughter of Francis Victor Glenelg MCCOMBE and Olive Emily Jessie GREENHAM) was born on 6 Jul 1914 in Casterton, Victoria, Australia; died on 23 Apr 1941 in Perrott St, Crib Point, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 26 Apr 1941 in Portland South Cemetery, Portland, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lawrence married Dorothy PAYNTER on 9 Jan 1943 in Toorak Presbyterian Church, Toorak, Victoria, Australia. Dorothy (daughter of Herbert James PAYNTER and Elizabeth Ann RACHINGER) was born on 1 Nov 1912 in 39 Church St, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia; died on 24 Aug 1993 in Maroondah Hospital, Ringwood, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 27 Aug 1993 in Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lillian was a tailoress and died a spinster.

Phyllis married Richard Keith FURNISS in 1945. Richard was born on 3 Apr 1911; died on 11 Jan 1992 in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Jan 1992 in Warrnambool Cemetery, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Laurie THOMPSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married Anni Beryl WILSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lillian May EASTICK. Lillian was born in 1911; died in 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Harold MAKEHAM. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nancy HOWELLS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: George JOLIFFE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leila married Leo Ernest REILLY in 1934 in Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Edgar was named after his father's brother who died when only a few months old, one of twins.

Family/Spouse: Fay DRAPER. Fay was born in 1919; died in 1989. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edgar married Marie Constance BRYANT in 1939 in Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stanley married Rita Mary May MURPHY on 15 Sep 1944 in Granville, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Herbert ROOKE. William was born in 1900; died in 1982. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margaret CORNISH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Max WILLIAMSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert MCINTYRE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edgar STICKLAND. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Wanda Mary SHILLIDAY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Patricia Fay BROWNBILL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beth married Laurence QUINLAN in 1967. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pamela married John KELLY [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maxwell married Marilyn HILL [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margaret GIBSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Beryl TRIVETT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rob DOBLE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert BURKE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Colin WYATT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married Helen DITTERICH [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lesley married John Christopher WHITE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Jenny WALKER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lorraine TONGUE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dale FERGUSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maxwell married Rui Hua WANG [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alison married Alwyn NOSEDA [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married Kerry GODKIN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Christopher Robin IDLE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jane Ann FERRI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lynne married Graeme KELAART [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married Alexander KESTIC [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Debra married Phillip KIBBLE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Sonya WOOD [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nikki HANNAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married Stuart John CAMERON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]