James BEDGGOOD

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• Baptism: Abt 6 Apr 1744, Tytherington, Gloucestershire, England

James married Ann SMITH on 13 Apr 1775 in Tytherington, Gloucestershire, England. Ann (daughter of John SMITH and Elizabeth UNKNOWN) was born about 1754 in Tytherington, Gloucestershire, England; died in Sep 1794 in Tytherington, Gloucestershire, England; was buried on 27 Sep 1794 in Tytherington, Gloucestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: 14 Mar 1776, Tytherington, Gloucestershire, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 5 Nov 1777, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England

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• Baptism: 26 May 1779, Tytherington, Gloucestershire, England

Notes:

John is not mentioned in his father's will.

John married Martha MATTHEWS on 15 Dec 1801 in Tytherington, Gloucestershire, England. Martha died in Jul 1846 in Itchington, Gloucestershire, England; was buried on 8 Jul 1846 in Itchington, Gloucestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 23 May 1781, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 28 May 1783, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, George St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, George St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England

Notes:

Thornbury October 26th 1837
My dear son
I was exceedingly glad to receive a letter from you yesterday, from Waimate, but without date, being the third I have had from you, the last direct, the two former copied by Mrs Thos B - one dated Sep 4th 36 - the other from Sidney (?). I was very thankful to a kind Providence that you were favoured to reach the place of your destination in safety, you can suppose how anxiously I thought of you while on the stormy ocean. Your dear wife seems to have suffered severely on the passage, but I hope she is now quite recovered from its effects. Tis indeed abundant cause of gratitude to God that you seem to be so comfortably situated, that the climate suits you, and that you feel in your right place for usefulness. You may well know that it was hard parting with you, I can assure you I felt it to be so, more especially when I reflect that tis hardly probable that I shall ever see you again on earth, you seem to derive consolation from the hope that we may meet again in Heaven never to part again. May God grant us a happy meeting there in his infinite mercy through our blessed Saviour. I am obliged for your prayers for me, hope you'll never forget me at those times, as I can  assure you that I never retire to rest or rise from it, without reason being you and yours at the throne of grace. By God's helping my health has been pretty middling since you left. I certainly feel somewhat of the effects of advancing years as you may suppose, but I am well enough to walk to Thornbury today. I shall sleep at Mrs Wilke's tonight. I have resided
Page 2
with your Uncle Matthews at Itchington ever since you left, and there I'm likely to remain to the end of my days, unless I take a trip to see you by the new Railroads and Steamers. 
Your uncles Jas (James?) and John Matthews are very well, they are very kind to me, are glad to hear from you, and desire their kind regards and love to you and yours. 
My sister Mrs Hobbs is come to reside with us, I am sorry to inform you that she is quite blind. 
Your sister Ann Jones and her husband were with us for a fortnight, about 3 months ago, thinking to get a situation in Bristol, which however he could not, so they went to London, where they staid 6 wks, but also failed to get employment there, so they returned to Manchester, where I am glad to hear he has got work.  They were well when I last heard from them, as was also the case with your brother in London. 
Your uncle Thomas and family were well when I heard from them about 3 weeks ago, but I'm sorry to inform you that he has lost by death his daughter Eliza and son Andrew, also Mr (or Mrs) Holt. 
I saw your Uncle Josiah about 2 weeks ago, he was very well, his wife was in London, your cousin James is still with your Uncle in London. 
Charles is married and has two children, he lives at Henley. George is married to a widow and has one child, keeps a Drapers and Grocers shop at Stroud. 
Daniel is married to a respectable young woman who keeps a Baby linen warehouse at Stroud. 
Betsy is married to a person named May, is likely soon to have a family, lives at Woolten. 
Uncle Bobby is very well, and sends his best respects, still lives with Aunt Sally who is very ill,
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not likely to live long. 
Mrs Wilke's has had a very bad finger from which she has suffered much, her two daughters are well, they each desire their best Christian regards and would be very glad to have a letter from you which they would answer. 
Mr and Mrs Hopkins and their family are all well and likewise desire abundance of respect. Dr ? is removed to reside at Cheltenham. Mr Daniel Smith, Mrs Smith, Mrs Matthews and family, send also love and respect. 
Poor Mrs Mullen is still living, but very helpless. Mr Pullen and sisters all well, they and all I have named above say they glad to hear of your welfare. Also Mrs Taylor of Eai?. 
Next sentences hard to read, bits of page missing.
Health and ---- are enclosed ----- have this
------ crops of potatoes, corn and likewise
----- you would see a great alteration here -----
I am ----- to hear that little John is well and that he has not forgotten his poor old Grandmother who prays God xxx bless him. 

I am very glad that you are likely to be doing well in temporal affairs, tis of but little consequence where our mortal remains rest at last, so that our souls get to their -------
I should be very glad of course to see you once more, perhaps as the facilities for conveyance are increased you may come to England again, even if you return to New Zealand afterwards. 
Did you hear anything of your brother Joseph, I've not heard of him a long time, but suppose he is in the East Indies. 
The ateration (alteration?) in the state of New Zealand is very wonderful - God be praised - you will be glad
Page 4
to hear that I think there is increasing attention paid to religion and religious education at Sabbath Schools and any Christians of various denominations. 
We have had a most glorious Autumn, abundant crops of hay, corn, fruit and all well got in, we can hardly find casks for the cyder. 
Your Brother Thomas and family were well when I heard last. 
I shall send this letter to your brother Richard in London who is to take it to the Mission house, as you say to us tis no use to post letters to you otherwise. 
I shall be very glad to hear frequently from you and will punctually answer your letters and if any alteration takes place you shall quickly know, wishing you the best of all blessings. 
I remain your affectionate Mother
Martha Bedggood 

Addressed to
Mr Richard Bedggood
No. 4 Macclesfield Street
City Road
London
For
Mr John Bedggood 
Waimate
New Zealand

Mr Richard Bedggood will please to open this letter, read it, reseal it, and take it to the Mission House. 
Stamped
Oct 27 1837

Josiah married Hannah PACKER on 11 Mar 1805 in St Paul's, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. Hannah (daughter of Daniel PACKER and Ann UNKNOWN) was born about 1780 in Rangeworthy, Gloucestershire, England; died on 3 Feb 1864 in 43 Chapel St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England; was buried on 8 Feb 1864 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 28 May 1785, Wickwar, Gloucestershire, England

Notes:

Thornbury October 26th 1837
My dear son
I was exceedingly glad to receive a letter from you yesterday, from Waimate, but without date, being the third I have had from you, the last direct, the two former copied by Mrs Thos B - one dated Sep 4th 36 - the other from Sidney (?). I was very thankful to a kind Providence that you were favoured to reach the place of your destination in safety, you can suppose how anxiously I thought of you while on the stormy ocean. Your dear wife seems to have suffered severely on the passage, but I hope she is now quite recovered from its effects. Tis indeed abundant cause of gratitude to God that you seem to be so comfortably situated, that the climate suits you, and that you feel in your right place for usefulness. You may well know that it was hard parting with you, I can assure you I felt it to be so, more especially when I reflect that tis hardly probable that I shall ever see you again on earth, you seem to derive consolation from the hope that we may meet again in Heaven never to part again. May God grant us a happy meeting there in his infinite mercy through our blessed Saviour. I am obliged for your prayers for me, hope you'll never forget me at those times, as I can  assure you that I never retire to rest or rise from it, without reason being you and yours at the throne of grace. By God's helping my health has been pretty middling since you left. I certainly feel somewhat of the effects of advancing years as you may suppose, but I am well enough to walk to Thornbury today. I shall sleep at Mrs Wilke's tonight. I have resided
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with your Uncle Matthews at Itchington ever since you left, and there I'm likely to remain to the end of my days, unless I take a trip to see you by the new Railroads and Steamers. 
Your uncles Jas (James?) and John Matthews are very well, they are very kind to me, are glad to hear from you, and desire their kind regards and love to you and yours. 
My sister Mrs Hobbs is come to reside with us, I am sorry to inform you that she is quite blind. 
Your sister Ann Jones and her husband were with us for a fortnight, about 3 months ago, thinking to get a situation in Bristol, which however he could not, so they went to London, where they staid 6 wks, but also failed to get employment there, so they returned to Manchester, where I am glad to hear he has got work.  They were well when I last heard from them, as was also the case with your brother in London. 
Your uncle Thomas and family were well when I heard from them about 3 weeks ago, but I'm sorry to inform you that he has lost by death his daughter Eliza and son Andrew, also Mr (or Mrs) Holt. 
I saw your Uncle Josiah about 2 weeks ago, he was very well, his wife was in London, your cousin James is still with your Uncle in London. 
Charles is married and has two children, he lives at Henley. George is married to a widow and has one child, keeps a Drapers and Grocers shop at Stroud. 
Daniel is married to a respectable young woman who keeps a Baby linen warehouse at Stroud. 
Betsy is married to a person named May, is likely soon to have a family, lives at Woolten. 
Uncle Bobby is very well, and sends his best respects, still lives with Aunt Sally who is very ill,
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not likely to live long. 
Mrs Wilke's has had a very bad finger from which she has suffered much, her two daughters are well, they each desire their best Christian regards and would be very glad to have a letter from you which they would answer. 
Mr and Mrs Hopkins and their family are all well and likewise desire abundance of respect. Dr ? is removed to reside at Cheltenham. Mr Daniel Smith, Mrs Smith, Mrs Matthews and family, send also love and respect. 
Poor Mrs Mullen is still living, but very helpless. Mr Pullen and sisters all well, they and all I have named above say they glad to hear of your welfare. Also Mrs Taylor of Eai?. 
Next sentences hard to read, bits of page missing.
Health and ---- are enclosed ----- have this
------ crops of potatoes, corn and likewise
----- you would see a great alteration here -----
I am ----- to hear that little John is well and that he has not forgotten his poor old Grandmother who prays God xxx bless him. 

I am very glad that you are likely to be doing well in temporal affairs, tis of but little consequence where our mortal remains rest at last, so that our souls get to their -------
I should be very glad of course to see you once more, perhaps as the facilities for conveyance are increased you may come to England again, even if you return to New Zealand afterwards. 
Did you hear anything of your brother Joseph, I've not heard of him a long time, but suppose he is in the East Indies. 
The ateration (alteration?) in the state of New Zealand is very wonderful - God be praised - you will be glad
Page 4
to hear that I think there is increasing attention paid to religion and religious education at Sabbath Schools and any Christians of various denominations. 
We have had a most glorious Autumn, abundant crops of hay, corn, fruit and all well got in, we can hardly find casks for the cyder. 
Your Brother Thomas and family were well when I heard last. 
I shall send this letter to your brother Richard in London who is to take it to the Mission house, as you say to us tis no use to post letters to you otherwise. 
I shall be very glad to hear frequently from you and will punctually answer your letters and if any alteration takes place you shall quickly know, wishing you the best of all blessings. 
I remain your affectionate Mother
Martha Bedggood 

Addressed to
Mr Richard Bedggood
No. 4 Macclesfield Street
City Road
London
For
Mr John Bedggood 
Waimate
New Zealand

Mr Richard Bedggood will please to open this letter, read it, reseal it, and take it to the Mission House. 
Stamped
Oct 27 1837

Thomas married Sophia HOLT on 16 Jun 1816 in St Leonard's, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England. Sophia died before 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: 17 Jun 1788, Wickwar, Gloucestershire, England

Mary married George GUDGIN on 3 Mar 1811 in St Botolph Church, Bishopgate, London, England. George died on 5 Jun 1840 in Chasegate, Southgate, Edmonton, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: 24 Aug 1790, Wickwar, Gloucestershire, England
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Kiteshead, Wickwar, Gloucestershire, England

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 Mar 1792, Tytherington, Gloucestershire, England

Notes:

Thornbury October 26th 1837
My dear son
I was exceedingly glad to receive a letter from you yesterday, from Waimate, but without date, being the third I have had from you, the last direct, the two former copied by Mrs Thos B - one dated Sep 4th 36 - the other from Sidney (?). I was very thankful to a kind Providence that you were favoured to reach the place of your destination in safety, you can suppose how anxiously I thought of you while on the stormy ocean. Your dear wife seems to have suffered severely on the passage, but I hope she is now quite recovered from its effects. Tis indeed abundant cause of gratitude to God that you seem to be so comfortably situated, that the climate suits you, and that you feel in your right place for usefulness. You may well know that it was hard parting with you, I can assure you I felt it to be so, more especially when I reflect that tis hardly probable that I shall ever see you again on earth, you seem to derive consolation from the hope that we may meet again in Heaven never to part again. May God grant us a happy meeting there in his infinite mercy through our blessed Saviour. I am obliged for your prayers for me, hope you'll never forget me at those times, as I can  assure you that I never retire to rest or rise from it, without reason being you and yours at the throne of grace. By God's helping my health has been pretty middling since you left. I certainly feel somewhat of the effects of advancing years as you may suppose, but I am well enough to walk to Thornbury today. I shall sleep at Mrs Wilke's tonight. I have resided
Page 2
with your Uncle Matthews at Itchington ever since you left, and there I'm likely to remain to the end of my days, unless I take a trip to see you by the new Railroads and Steamers. 
Your uncles Jas (James?) and John Matthews are very well, they are very kind to me, are glad to hear from you, and desire their kind regards and love to you and yours. 
My sister Mrs Hobbs is come to reside with us, I am sorry to inform you that she is quite blind. 
Your sister Ann Jones and her husband were with us for a fortnight, about 3 months ago, thinking to get a situation in Bristol, which however he could not, so they went to London, where they staid 6 wks, but also failed to get employment there, so they returned to Manchester, where I am glad to hear he has got work.  They were well when I last heard from them, as was also the case with your brother in London. 
Your uncle Thomas and family were well when I heard from them about 3 weeks ago, but I'm sorry to inform you that he has lost by death his daughter Eliza and son Andrew, also Mr (or Mrs) Holt. 
I saw your Uncle Josiah about 2 weeks ago, he was very well, his wife was in London, your cousin James is still with your Uncle in London. 
Charles is married and has two children, he lives at Henley. George is married to a widow and has one child, keeps a Drapers and Grocers shop at Stroud. 
Daniel is married to a respectable young woman who keeps a Baby linen warehouse at Stroud. 
Betsy is married to a person named May, is likely soon to have a family, lives at Woolten. 
Uncle Bobby is very well, and sends his best respects, still lives with Aunt Sally who is very ill,
Page 3
not likely to live long. 
Mrs Wilke's has had a very bad finger from which she has suffered much, her two daughters are well, they each desire their best Christian regards and would be very glad to have a letter from you which they would answer. 
Mr and Mrs Hopkins and their family are all well and likewise desire abundance of respect. Dr ? is removed to reside at Cheltenham. Mr Daniel Smith, Mrs Smith, Mrs Matthews and family, send also love and respect. 
Poor Mrs Mullen is still living, but very helpless. Mr Pullen and sisters all well, they and all I have named above say they glad to hear of your welfare. Also Mrs Taylor of Eai?. 
Next sentences hard to read, bits of page missing.
Health and ---- are enclosed ----- have this
------ crops of potatoes, corn and likewise
----- you would see a great alteration here -----
I am ----- to hear that little John is well and that he has not forgotten his poor old Grandmother who prays God xxx bless him. 

I am very glad that you are likely to be doing well in temporal affairs, tis of but little consequence where our mortal remains rest at last, so that our souls get to their -------
I should be very glad of course to see you once more, perhaps as the facilities for conveyance are increased you may come to England again, even if you return to New Zealand afterwards. 
Did you hear anything of your brother Joseph, I've not heard of him a long time, but suppose he is in the East Indies. 
The ateration (alteration?) in the state of New Zealand is very wonderful - God be praised - you will be glad
Page 4
to hear that I think there is increasing attention paid to religion and religious education at Sabbath Schools and any Christians of various denominations. 
We have had a most glorious Autumn, abundant crops of hay, corn, fruit and all well got in, we can hardly find casks for the cyder. 
Your Brother Thomas and family were well when I heard last. 
I shall send this letter to your brother Richard in London who is to take it to the Mission house, as you say to us tis no use to post letters to you otherwise. 
I shall be very glad to hear frequently from you and will punctually answer your letters and if any alteration takes place you shall quickly know, wishing you the best of all blessings. 
I remain your affectionate Mother
Martha Bedggood 

Addressed to
Mr Richard Bedggood
No. 4 Macclesfield Street
City Road
London
For
Mr John Bedggood 
Waimate
New Zealand

Mr Richard Bedggood will please to open this letter, read it, reseal it, and take it to the Mission House. 
Stamped
Oct 27 1837

Notes:

Thornbury October 26th 1837
My dear son
I was exceedingly glad to receive a letter from you yesterday, from Waimate, but without date, being the third I have had from you, the last direct, the two former copied by Mrs Thos B - one dated Sep 4th 36 - the other from Sidney (?). I was very thankful to a kind Providence that you were favoured to reach the place of your destination in safety, you can suppose how anxiously I thought of you while on the stormy ocean. Your dear wife seems to have suffered severely on the passage, but I hope she is now quite recovered from its effects. Tis indeed abundant cause of gratitude to God that you seem to be so comfortably situated, that the climate suits you, and that you feel in your right place for usefulness. You may well know that it was hard parting with you, I can assure you I felt it to be so, more especially when I reflect that tis hardly probable that I shall ever see you again on earth, you seem to derive consolation from the hope that we may meet again in Heaven never to part again. May God grant us a happy meeting there in his infinite mercy through our blessed Saviour. I am obliged for your prayers for me, hope you'll never forget me at those times, as I can  assure you that I never retire to rest or rise from it, without reason being you and yours at the throne of grace. By God's helping my health has been pretty middling since you left. I certainly feel somewhat of the effects of advancing years as you may suppose, but I am well enough to walk to Thornbury today. I shall sleep at Mrs Wilke's tonight. I have resided
Page 2
with your Uncle Matthews at Itchington ever since you left, and there I'm likely to remain to the end of my days, unless I take a trip to see you by the new Railroads and Steamers. 
Your uncles Jas (James?) and John Matthews are very well, they are very kind to me, are glad to hear from you, and desire their kind regards and love to you and yours. 
My sister Mrs Hobbs is come to reside with us, I am sorry to inform you that she is quite blind. 
Your sister Ann Jones and her husband were with us for a fortnight, about 3 months ago, thinking to get a situation in Bristol, which however he could not, so they went to London, where they staid 6 wks, but also failed to get employment there, so they returned to Manchester, where I am glad to hear he has got work.  They were well when I last heard from them, as was also the case with your brother in London. 
Your uncle Thomas and family were well when I heard from them about 3 weeks ago, but I'm sorry to inform you that he has lost by death his daughter Eliza and son Andrew, also Mr (or Mrs) Holt. 
I saw your Uncle Josiah about 2 weeks ago, he was very well, his wife was in London, your cousin James is still with your Uncle in London. 
Charles is married and has two children, he lives at Henley. George is married to a widow and has one child, keeps a Drapers and Grocers shop at Stroud. 
Daniel is married to a respectable young woman who keeps a Baby linen warehouse at Stroud. 
Betsy is married to a person named May, is likely soon to have a family, lives at Woolten. 
Uncle Bobby is very well, and sends his best respects, still lives with Aunt Sally who is very ill,
Page 3
not likely to live long. 
Mrs Wilke's has had a very bad finger from which she has suffered much, her two daughters are well, they each desire their best Christian regards and would be very glad to have a letter from you which they would answer. 
Mr and Mrs Hopkins and their family are all well and likewise desire abundance of respect. Dr ? is removed to reside at Cheltenham. Mr Daniel Smith, Mrs Smith, Mrs Matthews and family, send also love and respect. 
Poor Mrs Mullen is still living, but very helpless. Mr Pullen and sisters all well, they and all I have named above say they glad to hear of your welfare. Also Mrs Taylor of Eai?. 
Next sentences hard to read, bits of page missing.
Health and ---- are enclosed ----- have this
------ crops of potatoes, corn and likewise
----- you would see a great alteration here -----
I am ----- to hear that little John is well and that he has not forgotten his poor old Grandmother who prays God xxx bless him. 

I am very glad that you are likely to be doing well in temporal affairs, tis of but little consequence where our mortal remains rest at last, so that our souls get to their -------
I should be very glad of course to see you once more, perhaps as the facilities for conveyance are increased you may come to England again, even if you return to New Zealand afterwards. 
Did you hear anything of your brother Joseph, I've not heard of him a long time, but suppose he is in the East Indies. 
The ateration (alteration?) in the state of New Zealand is very wonderful - God be praised - you will be glad
Page 4
to hear that I think there is increasing attention paid to religion and religious education at Sabbath Schools and any Christians of various denominations. 
We have had a most glorious Autumn, abundant crops of hay, corn, fruit and all well got in, we can hardly find casks for the cyder. 
Your Brother Thomas and family were well when I heard last. 
I shall send this letter to your brother Richard in London who is to take it to the Mission house, as you say to us tis no use to post letters to you otherwise. 
I shall be very glad to hear frequently from you and will punctually answer your letters and if any alteration takes place you shall quickly know, wishing you the best of all blessings. 
I remain your affectionate Mother
Martha Bedggood 

Addressed to
Mr Richard Bedggood
No. 4 Macclesfield Street
City Road
London
For
Mr John Bedggood 
Waimate
New Zealand

Mr Richard Bedggood will please to open this letter, read it, reseal it, and take it to the Mission House. 
Stamped
Oct 27 1837

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

Notes:

Thornbury October 26th 1837
My dear son
I was exceedingly glad to receive a letter from you yesterday, from Waimate, but without date, being the third I have had from you, the last direct, the two former copied by Mrs Thos B - one dated Sep 4th 36 - the other from Sidney (?). I was very thankful to a kind Providence that you were favoured to reach the place of your destination in safety, you can suppose how anxiously I thought of you while on the stormy ocean. Your dear wife seems to have suffered severely on the passage, but I hope she is now quite recovered from its effects. Tis indeed abundant cause of gratitude to God that you seem to be so comfortably situated, that the climate suits you, and that you feel in your right place for usefulness. You may well know that it was hard parting with you, I can assure you I felt it to be so, more especially when I reflect that tis hardly probable that I shall ever see you again on earth, you seem to derive consolation from the hope that we may meet again in Heaven never to part again. May God grant us a happy meeting there in his infinite mercy through our blessed Saviour. I am obliged for your prayers for me, hope you'll never forget me at those times, as I can assure you that I never retire to rest or rise from it, without reason being you and yours at the throne of grace. By God's helping my health has been pretty middling since you left. I certainly feel somewhat of the effects of advancing years as you may suppose, but I am well enough to walk to Thornbury today. I shall sleep at Mrs Wilke's tonight. I have resided
Page 2
with your Uncle Matthews at Itchington ever since you left, and there I'm likely to remain to the end of my days, unless I take a trip to see you by the new Railroads and Steamers.
Your uncles Jas (James?) and John Matthews are very well, they are very kind to me, are glad to hear from you, and desire their kind regards and love to you and yours.
My sister Mrs Hobbs is come to reside with us, I am sorry to inform you that she is quite blind.
Your sister Ann Jones and her husband were with us for a fortnight, about 3 months ago, thinking to get a situation in Bristol, which however he could not, so they went to London, where they staid 6 wks, but also failed to get employment there, so they returned to Manchester, where I am glad to hear he has got work. They were well when I last heard from them, as was also the case with your brother in London.
Your uncle Thomas and family were well when I heard from them about 3 weeks ago, but I'm sorry to inform you that he has lost by death his daughter Eliza and son Andrew, also Mr (or Mrs) Holt.
I saw your Uncle Josiah about 2 weeks ago, he was very well, his wife was in London, your cousin James is still with your Uncle in London.
Charles is married and has two children, he lives at Henley. George is married to a widow and has one child, keeps a Drapers and Grocers shop at Stroud.
Daniel is married to a respectable young woman who keeps a Baby linen warehouse at Stroud.
Betsy is married to a person named May, is likely soon to have a family, lives at Woolten.
Uncle Bobby is very well, and sends his best respects, still lives with Aunt Sally who is very ill,
Page 3
not likely to live long.
Mrs Wilke's has had a very bad finger from which she has suffered much, her two daughters are well, they each desire their best Christian regards and would be very glad to have a letter from you which they would answer.
Mr and Mrs Hopkins and their family are all well and likewise desire abundance of respect. Dr ? is removed to reside at Cheltenham. Mr Daniel Smith, Mrs Smith, Mrs Matthews and family, send also love and respect.
Poor Mrs Mullen is still living, but very helpless. Mr Pullen and sisters all well, they and all I have named above say they glad to hear of your welfare. Also Mrs Taylor of Eai?.
Next sentences hard to read, bits of page missing.
Health and ---- are enclosed ----- have this
------ crops of potatoes, corn and likewise
----- you would see a great alteration here -----
I am ----- to hear that little John is well and that he has not forgotten his poor old Grandmother who prays God xxx bless him.

I am very glad that you are likely to be doing well in temporal affairs, tis of but little consequence where our mortal remains rest at last, so that our souls get to their -------
I should be very glad of course to see you once more, perhaps as the facilities for conveyance are increased you may come to England again, even if you return to New Zealand afterwards.
Did you hear anything of your brother Joseph, I've not heard of him a long time, but suppose he is in the East Indies.
The ateration (alteration?) in the state of New Zealand is very wonderful - God be praised - you will be glad
Page 4
to hear that I think there is increasing attention paid to religion and religious education at Sabbath Schools and any Christians of various denominations.
We have had a most glorious Autumn, abundant crops of hay, corn, fruit and all well got in, we can hardly find casks for the cyder.
Your Brother Thomas and family were well when I heard last.
I shall send this letter to your brother Richard in London who is to take it to the Mission house, as you say to us tis no use to post letters to you otherwise.
I shall be very glad to hear frequently from you and will punctually answer your letters and if any alteration takes place you shall quickly know, wishing you the best of all blessings.
I remain your affectionate Mother
Martha Bedggood

Addressed to
Mr Richard Bedggood
No. 4 Macclesfield Street
City Road
London
For
Mr John Bedggood
Waimate
New Zealand

Mr Richard Bedggood will please to open this letter, read it, reseal it, and take it to the Mission House.
Stamped
Oct 27 1837

Notes:

Thornbury October 26th 1837
My dear son
I was exceedingly glad to receive a letter from you yesterday, from Waimate, but without date, being the third I have had from you, the last direct, the two former copied by Mrs Thos B - one dated Sep 4th 36 - the other from Sidney (?). I was very thankful to a kind Providence that you were favoured to reach the place of your destination in safety, you can suppose how anxiously I thought of you while on the stormy ocean. Your dear wife seems to have suffered severely on the passage, but I hope she is now quite recovered from its effects. Tis indeed abundant cause of gratitude to God that you seem to be so comfortably situated, that the climate suits you, and that you feel in your right place for usefulness. You may well know that it was hard parting with you, I can assure you I felt it to be so, more especially when I reflect that tis hardly probable that I shall ever see you again on earth, you seem to derive consolation from the hope that we may meet again in Heaven never to part again. May God grant us a happy meeting there in his infinite mercy through our blessed Saviour. I am obliged for your prayers for me, hope you'll never forget me at those times, as I can assure you that I never retire to rest or rise from it, without reason being you and yours at the throne of grace. By God's helping my health has been pretty middling since you left. I certainly feel somewhat of the effects of advancing years as you may suppose, but I am well enough to walk to Thornbury today. I shall sleep at Mrs Wilke's tonight. I have resided
Page 2
with your Uncle Matthews at Itchington ever since you left, and there I'm likely to remain to the end of my days, unless I take a trip to see you by the new Railroads and Steamers.
Your uncles Jas (James?) and John Matthews are very well, they are very kind to me, are glad to hear from you, and desire their kind regards and love to you and yours.
My sister Mrs Hobbs is come to reside with us, I am sorry to inform you that she is quite blind.
Your sister Ann Jones and her husband were with us for a fortnight, about 3 months ago, thinking to get a situation in Bristol, which however he could not, so they went to London, where they staid 6 wks, but also failed to get employment there, so they returned to Manchester, where I am glad to hear he has got work. They were well when I last heard from them, as was also the case with your brother in London.
Your uncle Thomas and family were well when I heard from them about 3 weeks ago, but I'm sorry to inform you that he has lost by death his daughter Eliza and son Andrew, also Mr (or Mrs) Holt.
I saw your Uncle Josiah about 2 weeks ago, he was very well, his wife was in London, your cousin James is still with your Uncle in London.
Charles is married and has two children, he lives at Henley. George is married to a widow and has one child, keeps a Drapers and Grocers shop at Stroud.
Daniel is married to a respectable young woman who keeps a Baby linen warehouse at Stroud.
Betsy is married to a person named May, is likely soon to have a family, lives at Woolten.
Uncle Bobby is very well, and sends his best respects, still lives with Aunt Sally who is very ill,
Page 3
not likely to live long.
Mrs Wilke's has had a very bad finger from which she has suffered much, her two daughters are well, they each desire their best Christian regards and would be very glad to have a letter from you which they would answer.
Mr and Mrs Hopkins and their family are all well and likewise desire abundance of respect. Dr ? is removed to reside at Cheltenham. Mr Daniel Smith, Mrs Smith, Mrs Matthews and family, send also love and respect.
Poor Mrs Mullen is still living, but very helpless. Mr Pullen and sisters all well, they and all I have named above say they glad to hear of your welfare. Also Mrs Taylor of Eai?.
Next sentences hard to read, bits of page missing.
Health and ---- are enclosed ----- have this
------ crops of potatoes, corn and likewise
----- you would see a great alteration here -----
I am ----- to hear that little John is well and that he has not forgotten his poor old Grandmother who prays God xxx bless him.

I am very glad that you are likely to be doing well in temporal affairs, tis of but little consequence where our mortal remains rest at last, so that our souls get to their -------
I should be very glad of course to see you once more, perhaps as the facilities for conveyance are increased you may come to England again, even if you return to New Zealand afterwards.
Did you hear anything of your brother Joseph, I've not heard of him a long time, but suppose he is in the East Indies.
The ateration (alteration?) in the state of New Zealand is very wonderful - God be praised - you will be glad
Page 4
to hear that I think there is increasing attention paid to religion and religious education at Sabbath Schools and any Christians of various denominations.
We have had a most glorious Autumn, abundant crops of hay, corn, fruit and all well got in, we can hardly find casks for the cyder.
Your Brother Thomas and family were well when I heard last.
I shall send this letter to your brother Richard in London who is to take it to the Mission house, as you say to us tis no use to post letters to you otherwise.
I shall be very glad to hear frequently from you and will punctually answer your letters and if any alteration takes place you shall quickly know, wishing you the best of all blessings.
I remain your affectionate Mother
Martha Bedggood

Addressed to
Mr Richard Bedggood
No. 4 Macclesfield Street
City Road
London
For
Mr John Bedggood
Waimate
New Zealand

Mr Richard Bedggood will please to open this letter, read it, reseal it, and take it to the Mission House.
Stamped
Oct 27 1837

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 8 Dec 1805, Rangeworthy, Gloucestershire, England
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Old Chapel St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England

Ann married John STONE on 2 Jul 1829 in Gloucestershire, England. John died in 1875 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 13 Apr 1807, Rangeworthy, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 3 Jul 1849, Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Thornbury October 26th 1837
My dear son
I was exceedingly glad to receive a letter from you yesterday, from Waimate, but without date, being the third I have had from you, the last direct, the two former copied by Mrs Thos B - one dated Sep 4th 36 - the other from Sidney (?). I was very thankful to a kind Providence that you were favoured to reach the place of your destination in safety, you can suppose how anxiously I thought of you while on the stormy ocean. Your dear wife seems to have suffered severely on the passage, but I hope she is now quite recovered from its effects. Tis indeed abundant cause of gratitude to God that you seem to be so comfortably situated, that the climate suits you, and that you feel in your right place for usefulness. You may well know that it was hard parting with you, I can assure you I felt it to be so, more especially when I reflect that tis hardly probable that I shall ever see you again on earth, you seem to derive consolation from the hope that we may meet again in Heaven never to part again. May God grant us a happy meeting there in his infinite mercy through our blessed Saviour. I am obliged for your prayers for me, hope you'll never forget me at those times, as I can assure you that I never retire to rest or rise from it, without reason being you and yours at the throne of grace. By God's helping my health has been pretty middling since you left. I certainly feel somewhat of the effects of advancing years as you may suppose, but I am well enough to walk to Thornbury today. I shall sleep at Mrs Wilke's tonight. I have resided
Page 2
with your Uncle Matthews at Itchington ever since you left, and there I'm likely to remain to the end of my days, unless I take a trip to see you by the new Railroads and Steamers.
Your uncles Jas (James?) and John Matthews are very well, they are very kind to me, are glad to hear from you, and desire their kind regards and love to you and yours.
My sister Mrs Hobbs is come to reside with us, I am sorry to inform you that she is quite blind.
Your sister Ann Jones and her husband were with us for a fortnight, about 3 months ago, thinking to get a situation in Bristol, which however he could not, so they went to London, where they staid 6 wks, but also failed to get employment there, so they returned to Manchester, where I am glad to hear he has got work. They were well when I last heard from them, as was also the case with your brother in London.
Your uncle Thomas and family were well when I heard from them about 3 weeks ago, but I'm sorry to inform you that he has lost by death his daughter Eliza and son Andrew, also Mr (or Mrs) Holt.
I saw your Uncle Josiah about 2 weeks ago, he was very well, his wife was in London, your cousin James is still with your Uncle in London.
Charles is married and has two children, he lives at Henley. George is married to a widow and has one child, keeps a Drapers and Grocers shop at Stroud.
Daniel is married to a respectable young woman who keeps a Baby linen warehouse at Stroud.
Betsy is married to a person named May, is likely soon to have a family, lives at Woolten.
Uncle Bobby is very well, and sends his best respects, still lives with Aunt Sally who is very ill,
Page 3
not likely to live long.
Mrs Wilke's has had a very bad finger from which she has suffered much, her two daughters are well, they each desire their best Christian regards and would be very glad to have a letter from you which they would answer.
Mr and Mrs Hopkins and their family are all well and likewise desire abundance of respect. Dr ? is removed to reside at Cheltenham. Mr Daniel Smith, Mrs Smith, Mrs Matthews and family, send also love and respect.
Poor Mrs Mullen is still living, but very helpless. Mr Pullen and sisters all well, they and all I have named above say they glad to hear of your welfare. Also Mrs Taylor of Eai?.
Next sentences hard to read, bits of page missing.
Health and ---- are enclosed ----- have this
------ crops of potatoes, corn and likewise
----- you would see a great alteration here -----
I am ----- to hear that little John is well and that he has not forgotten his poor old Grandmother who prays God xxx bless him.

I am very glad that you are likely to be doing well in temporal affairs, tis of but little consequence where our mortal remains rest at last, so that our souls get to their -------
I should be very glad of course to see you once more, perhaps as the facilities for conveyance are increased you may come to England again, even if you return to New Zealand afterwards.
Did you hear anything of your brother Joseph, I've not heard of him a long time, but suppose he is in the East Indies.
The ateration (alteration?) in the state of New Zealand is very wonderful - God be praised - you will be glad
Page 4
to hear that I think there is increasing attention paid to religion and religious education at Sabbath Schools and any Christians of various denominations.
We have had a most glorious Autumn, abundant crops of hay, corn, fruit and all well got in, we can hardly find casks for the cyder.
Your Brother Thomas and family were well when I heard last.
I shall send this letter to your brother Richard in London who is to take it to the Mission house, as you say to us tis no use to post letters to you otherwise.
I shall be very glad to hear frequently from you and will punctually answer your letters and if any alteration takes place you shall quickly know, wishing you the best of all blessings.
I remain your affectionate Mother
Martha Bedggood

Addressed to
Mr Richard Bedggood
No. 4 Macclesfield Street
City Road
London
For
Mr John Bedggood
Waimate
New Zealand

Mr Richard Bedggood will please to open this letter, read it, reseal it, and take it to the Mission House.
Stamped
Oct 27 1837

23 March. Black Lead Buninyong 1864.
Dear Brothers and Sisters
I hope that this will find you all in good health as it leaves us at present thank the Almighty for it. But am sorry it is my painful duty to tell you that Sister Hannah is no more. She died on the 18th inst. Friday last. She had been ill a long time. Daniel wrote to me to have her up here to see if the change of air would do her good. She was with me 13 days. The doctor in Melbourne gave her up. I had a doctor to her here. He told my wife he could nothing for her, her lungs were gone. He gave her some medicine to sooth [sic] her pain. She kept her bed only 4 days. Poor thing was very thankfull [sic] for the attentions she received. She was rather reserved. She said but little about her future state to me, but she always had her Bible by herald read it much and seemed aware that her time was short. She told my wife several times she was happy and I do believe it. I did hear her singing in the night that beauty full hym [sic] And am I Born to Die was a favourite. When she was taken for deathI was away from home. My wife asked her if she thought it was death. She said yes, then are you happy, yes. The last time she was asked her speech was gone. She was asked to give a sign. She clasped her hands and waived them as good as to say all was well. Her spirit took flight about 10 o’clock night on the 18th March. I telegraph for Daniel. Charles and Joe but James was in the wrong part of the Colony, it was impossible to let him know in time for the funeral, but I do hope this will bring him to God. I had her buried very respectable. I bought a piece of ground for her and enough for all my family to [be] buried in. I shall have it fenced in and plant some flowers in it as it [is] my own private property situated in Buninyong Cemetery Victoria. Charles, Daniel and Joe was at the funeral. Now my dear brothers and sisters the first link in the family is broke. It is high time for us all to double our diligence for it soon time be our turn, then my prayer is we all examine our selfs and see how matters stands betwixts God and our souls for we shall soon have to stand before him. When my dear sister was dying my wife was pleading with her Maker in behalf. She felt the influence of the holy Spirit abundantly such joy and gladness come over. When Hannah was asked if the praying did hurt her she put her hand out to pull my wife [to] her [to] pat her on the shoulders, so that she gave us reason to believe she is gone to rest.
Daniel told me there was letter this mail and that poor Mother was still in the wilderness but kept alive on brandy, so I expect she is gone before now. I am expecting every mail to hear she is gone to meet poor father to part no more and I hope the Lord will enable me to meet them in Heaven. I have been expecting Mother’s likeness but it is a long time coming.
Charles Stone has been here twice lately, he [is] quite well. Charles, Daniel and Joe all join with me in love to all.
From your affectionate brother George Bedggood and Mary Ann Bedggood.

James married Frances ARUNDELL on 27 Sep 1829 in Hempstead, Gloucestershire, England. Frances (daughter of Nathaniel ARUNDELL and Mary UNKNOWN) was born in 1807 in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, England; died on 31 May 1880 in Collingwood, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 2 Jun 1880 in Melbourne General Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 29 Jan 1809, Rangeworthy, Gloucestershire, England
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, George St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
• Residence: 10 Jan 1847, George St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Old Chapel St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 16 Jan 1854, Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Thornbury October 26th 1837
My dear son
I was exceedingly glad to receive a letter from you yesterday, from Waimate, but without date, being the third I have had from you, the last direct, the two former copied by Mrs Thos B - one dated Sep 4th 36 - the other from Sidney (?). I was very thankful to a kind Providence that you were favoured to reach the place of your destination in safety, you can suppose how anxiously I thought of you while on the stormy ocean. Your dear wife seems to have suffered severely on the passage, but I hope she is now quite recovered from its effects. Tis indeed abundant cause of gratitude to God that you seem to be so comfortably situated, that the climate suits you, and that you feel in your right place for usefulness. You may well know that it was hard parting with you, I can assure you I felt it to be so, more especially when I reflect that tis hardly probable that I shall ever see you again on earth, you seem to derive consolation from the hope that we may meet again in Heaven never to part again. May God grant us a happy meeting there in his infinite mercy through our blessed Saviour. I am obliged for your prayers for me, hope you'll never forget me at those times, as I can assure you that I never retire to rest or rise from it, without reason being you and yours at the throne of grace. By God's helping my health has been pretty middling since you left. I certainly feel somewhat of the effects of advancing years as you may suppose, but I am well enough to walk to Thornbury today. I shall sleep at Mrs Wilke's tonight. I have resided
Page 2
with your Uncle Matthews at Itchington ever since you left, and there I'm likely to remain to the end of my days, unless I take a trip to see you by the new Railroads and Steamers.
Your uncles Jas (James?) and John Matthews are very well, they are very kind to me, are glad to hear from you, and desire their kind regards and love to you and yours.
My sister Mrs Hobbs is come to reside with us, I am sorry to inform you that she is quite blind.
Your sister Ann Jones and her husband were with us for a fortnight, about 3 months ago, thinking to get a situation in Bristol, which however he could not, so they went to London, where they staid 6 wks, but also failed to get employment there, so they returned to Manchester, where I am glad to hear he has got work. They were well when I last heard from them, as was also the case with your brother in London.
Your uncle Thomas and family were well when I heard from them about 3 weeks ago, but I'm sorry to inform you that he has lost by death his daughter Eliza and son Andrew, also Mr (or Mrs) Holt.
I saw your Uncle Josiah about 2 weeks ago, he was very well, his wife was in London, your cousin James is still with your Uncle in London.
Charles is married and has two children, he lives at Henley. George is married to a widow and has one child, keeps a Drapers and Grocers shop at Stroud.
Daniel is married to a respectable young woman who keeps a Baby linen warehouse at Stroud.
Betsy is married to a person named May, is likely soon to have a family, lives at Woolten.
Uncle Bobby is very well, and sends his best respects, still lives with Aunt Sally who is very ill,
Page 3
not likely to live long.
Mrs Wilke's has had a very bad finger from which she has suffered much, her two daughters are well, they each desire their best Christian regards and would be very glad to have a letter from you which they would answer.
Mr and Mrs Hopkins and their family are all well and likewise desire abundance of respect. Dr ? is removed to reside at Cheltenham. Mr Daniel Smith, Mrs Smith, Mrs Matthews and family, send also love and respect.
Poor Mrs Mullen is still living, but very helpless. Mr Pullen and sisters all well, they and all I have named above say they glad to hear of your welfare. Also Mrs Taylor of Eai?.
Next sentences hard to read, bits of page missing.
Health and ---- are enclosed ----- have this
------ crops of potatoes, corn and likewise
----- you would see a great alteration here -----
I am ----- to hear that little John is well and that he has not forgotten his poor old Grandmother who prays God xxx bless him.

I am very glad that you are likely to be doing well in temporal affairs, tis of but little consequence where our mortal remains rest at last, so that our souls get to their -------
I should be very glad of course to see you once more, perhaps as the facilities for conveyance are increased you may come to England again, even if you return to New Zealand afterwards.
Did you hear anything of your brother Joseph, I've not heard of him a long time, but suppose he is in the East Indies.
The ateration (alteration?) in the state of New Zealand is very wonderful - God be praised - you will be glad
Page 4
to hear that I think there is increasing attention paid to religion and religious education at Sabbath Schools and any Christians of various denominations.
We have had a most glorious Autumn, abundant crops of hay, corn, fruit and all well got in, we can hardly find casks for the cyder.
Your Brother Thomas and family were well when I heard last.
I shall send this letter to your brother Richard in London who is to take it to the Mission house, as you say to us tis no use to post letters to you otherwise.
I shall be very glad to hear frequently from you and will punctually answer your letters and if any alteration takes place you shall quickly know, wishing you the best of all blessings.
I remain your affectionate Mother
Martha Bedggood

Addressed to
Mr Richard Bedggood
No. 4 Macclesfield Street
City Road
London
For
Mr John Bedggood
Waimate
New Zealand

Mr Richard Bedggood will please to open this letter, read it, reseal it, and take it to the Mission House.
Stamped
Oct 27 1837

In commemoration of the anniversary of the birthday of Queen Victoria, a ceremony of planting took place in Moorabool St of an avenue of trees. Persons planting trees paid 15 shillings for each tree, which was named after that person, or after anyone they named. Many did so in the nameof awife or child or a friend. Charles had a tree planted in his name between Balliang St and Fyans St, on the east side.
"History of Gelong" and "Geelong Advertiser".
Geelong Rate Books, Barwon Ward:
Charles is listed as paying rates on a brick 4 room house, next door to Samuel Ham.

23 March. Black Lead Buninyong 1864.
Dear Brothers and Sisters
I hope that this will find you all in good health as it leaves us at present thank the Almighty for it. But am sorry it is my painful duty to tell you that Sister Hannah is no more. She died on the 18th inst. Friday last. She had been ill a long time. Daniel wrote to me to have her up here to see if the change of air would do her good. She was with me 13 days. The doctor in Melbourne gave her up. I had a doctor to her here. He told my wife he could nothing for her, her lungs were gone. He gave her some medicine to sooth [sic] her pain. She kept her bed only 4 days. Poor thing was very thankfull [sic] for the attentions she received. She was rather reserved. She said but little about her future state to me, but she always had her Bible by herald read it much and seemed aware that her time was short. She told my wife several times she was happy and I do believe it. I did hear her singing in the night that beauty full hym [sic] And am I Born to Die was a favourite. When she was taken for deathI was away from home. My wife asked her if she thought it was death. She said yes, then are you happy, yes. The last time she was asked her speech was gone. She was asked to give a sign. She clasped her hands and waived them as good as to say all was well. Her spirit took flight about 10 o’clock night on the 18th March. I telegraph for Daniel. Charles and Joe but James was in the wrong part of the Colony, it was impossible to let him know in time for the funeral, but I do hope this will bring him to God. I had her buried very respectable. I bought a piece of ground for her and enough for all my family to [be] buried in. I shall have it fenced in and plant some flowers in it as it [is] my own private property situated in Buninyong Cemetery Victoria. Charles, Daniel and Joe was at the funeral. Now my dear brothers and sisters the first link in the family is broke. It is high time for us all to double our diligence for it soon time be our turn, then my prayer is we all examine our selfs and see how matters stands betwixts God and our souls for we shall soon have to stand before him. When my dear sister was dying my wife was pleading with her Maker in behalf. She felt the influence of the holy Spirit abundantly such joy and gladness come over. When Hannah was asked if the praying did hurt her she put her hand out to pull my wife [to] her [to] pat her on the shoulders, so that she gave us reason to believe she is gone to rest.
Daniel told me there was letter this mail and that poor Mother was still in the wilderness but kept alive on brandy, so I expect she is gone before now. I am expecting every mail to hear she is gone to meet poor father to part no more and I hope the Lord will enable me to meet them in Heaven. I have been expecting Mother’s likeness but it is a long time coming.
Charles Stone has been here twice lately, he [is] quite well. Charles, Daniel and Joe all join with me in love to all.
From your affectionate brother George Bedggood and Mary Ann Bedggood.

Charles married Mary Ann PRICE on 30 Nov 1834 in St Mary the Virgin Church, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. Mary (daughter of James PRICE and Mary Ann WOOD) was born about 1812 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England; died on 14 May 1900 in Park Cr, South Geelong, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 16 May 1900 in Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 28 Apr 1811, Rangeworthy, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 21 Jun 1849, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Notes:

Thornbury October 26th 1837
My dear son
I was exceedingly glad to receive a letter from you yesterday, from Waimate, but without date, being the third I have had from you, the last direct, the two former copied by Mrs Thos B - one dated Sep 4th 36 - the other from Sidney (?). I was very thankful to a kind Providence that you were favoured to reach the place of your destination in safety, you can suppose how anxiously I thought of you while on the stormy ocean. Your dear wife seems to have suffered severely on the passage, but I hope she is now quite recovered from its effects. Tis indeed abundant cause of gratitude to God that you seem to be so comfortably situated, that the climate suits you, and that you feel in your right place for usefulness. You may well know that it was hard parting with you, I can assure you I felt it to be so, more especially when I reflect that tis hardly probable that I shall ever see you again on earth, you seem to derive consolation from the hope that we may meet again in Heaven never to part again. May God grant us a happy meeting there in his infinite mercy through our blessed Saviour. I am obliged for your prayers for me, hope you'll never forget me at those times, as I can assure you that I never retire to rest or rise from it, without reason being you and yours at the throne of grace. By God's helping my health has been pretty middling since you left. I certainly feel somewhat of the effects of advancing years as you may suppose, but I am well enough to walk to Thornbury today. I shall sleep at Mrs Wilke's tonight. I have resided
Page 2
with your Uncle Matthews at Itchington ever since you left, and there I'm likely to remain to the end of my days, unless I take a trip to see you by the new Railroads and Steamers.
Your uncles Jas (James?) and John Matthews are very well, they are very kind to me, are glad to hear from you, and desire their kind regards and love to you and yours.
My sister Mrs Hobbs is come to reside with us, I am sorry to inform you that she is quite blind.
Your sister Ann Jones and her husband were with us for a fortnight, about 3 months ago, thinking to get a situation in Bristol, which however he could not, so they went to London, where they staid 6 wks, but also failed to get employment there, so they returned to Manchester, where I am glad to hear he has got work. They were well when I last heard from them, as was also the case with your brother in London.
Your uncle Thomas and family were well when I heard from them about 3 weeks ago, but I'm sorry to inform you that he has lost by death his daughter Eliza and son Andrew, also Mr (or Mrs) Holt.
I saw your Uncle Josiah about 2 weeks ago, he was very well, his wife was in London, your cousin James is still with your Uncle in London.
Charles is married and has two children, he lives at Henley. George is married to a widow and has one child, keeps a Drapers and Grocers shop at Stroud.
Daniel is married to a respectable young woman who keeps a Baby linen warehouse at Stroud.
Betsy is married to a person named May, is likely soon to have a family, lives at Woolten.
Uncle Bobby is very well, and sends his best respects, still lives with Aunt Sally who is very ill,
Page 3
not likely to live long.
Mrs Wilke's has had a very bad finger from which she has suffered much, her two daughters are well, they each desire their best Christian regards and would be very glad to have a letter from you which they would answer.
Mr and Mrs Hopkins and their family are all well and likewise desire abundance of respect. Dr ? is removed to reside at Cheltenham. Mr Daniel Smith, Mrs Smith, Mrs Matthews and family, send also love and respect.
Poor Mrs Mullen is still living, but very helpless. Mr Pullen and sisters all well, they and all I have named above say they glad to hear of your welfare. Also Mrs Taylor of Eai?.
Next sentences hard to read, bits of page missing.
Health and ---- are enclosed ----- have this
------ crops of potatoes, corn and likewise
----- you would see a great alteration here -----
I am ----- to hear that little John is well and that he has not forgotten his poor old Grandmother who prays God xxx bless him.

I am very glad that you are likely to be doing well in temporal affairs, tis of but little consequence where our mortal remains rest at last, so that our souls get to their -------
I should be very glad of course to see you once more, perhaps as the facilities for conveyance are increased you may come to England again, even if you return to New Zealand afterwards.
Did you hear anything of your brother Joseph, I've not heard of him a long time, but suppose he is in the East Indies.
The ateration (alteration?) in the state of New Zealand is very wonderful - God be praised - you will be glad
Page 4
to hear that I think there is increasing attention paid to religion and religious education at Sabbath Schools and any Christians of various denominations.
We have had a most glorious Autumn, abundant crops of hay, corn, fruit and all well got in, we can hardly find casks for the cyder.
Your Brother Thomas and family were well when I heard last.
I shall send this letter to your brother Richard in London who is to take it to the Mission house, as you say to us tis no use to post letters to you otherwise.
I shall be very glad to hear frequently from you and will punctually answer your letters and if any alteration takes place you shall quickly know, wishing you the best of all blessings.
I remain your affectionate Mother
Martha Bedggood

Addressed to
Mr Richard Bedggood
No. 4 Macclesfield Street
City Road
London
For
Mr John Bedggood
Waimate
New Zealand

Mr Richard Bedggood will please to open this letter, read it, reseal it, and take it to the Mission House.
Stamped
Oct 27 1837

Elizabeth married Llewellyn MAY on 25 Dec 1836 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England. Llewellyn was born in 1816; died on 26 Apr 1867 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; was buried on 28 Apr 1867 in West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 25 Dec 1812, Rangeworthy, Gloucestershire, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, On the Green, Rangeworthy, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 13 Dec 1852, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Thornbury October 26th 1837
My dear son
I was exceedingly glad to receive a letter from you yesterday, from Waimate, but without date, being the third I have had from you, the last direct, the two former copied by Mrs Thos B - one dated Sep 4th 36 - the other from Sidney (?). I was very thankful to a kind Providence that you were favoured to reach the place of your destination in safety, you can suppose how anxiously I thought of you while on the stormy ocean. Your dear wife seems to have suffered severely on the passage, but I hope she is now quite recovered from its effects. Tis indeed abundant cause of gratitude to God that you seem to be so comfortably situated, that the climate suits you, and that you feel in your right place for usefulness. You may well know that it was hard parting with you, I can assure you I felt it to be so, more especially when I reflect that tis hardly probable that I shall ever see you again on earth, you seem to derive consolation from the hope that we may meet again in Heaven never to part again. May God grant us a happy meeting there in his infinite mercy through our blessed Saviour. I am obliged for your prayers for me, hope you'll never forget me at those times, as I can assure you that I never retire to rest or rise from it, without reason being you and yours at the throne of grace. By God's helping my health has been pretty middling since you left. I certainly feel somewhat of the effects of advancing years as you may suppose, but I am well enough to walk to Thornbury today. I shall sleep at Mrs Wilke's tonight. I have resided
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with your Uncle Matthews at Itchington ever since you left, and there I'm likely to remain to the end of my days, unless I take a trip to see you by the new Railroads and Steamers.
Your uncles Jas (James?) and John Matthews are very well, they are very kind to me, are glad to hear from you, and desire their kind regards and love to you and yours.
My sister Mrs Hobbs is come to reside with us, I am sorry to inform you that she is quite blind.
Your sister Ann Jones and her husband were with us for a fortnight, about 3 months ago, thinking to get a situation in Bristol, which however he could not, so they went to London, where they staid 6 wks, but also failed to get employment there, so they returned to Manchester, where I am glad to hear he has got work. They were well when I last heard from them, as was also the case with your brother in London.
Your uncle Thomas and family were well when I heard from them about 3 weeks ago, but I'm sorry to inform you that he has lost by death his daughter Eliza and son Andrew, also Mr (or Mrs) Holt.
I saw your Uncle Josiah about 2 weeks ago, he was very well, his wife was in London, your cousin James is still with your Uncle in London.
Charles is married and has two children, he lives at Henley. George is married to a widow and has one child, keeps a Drapers and Grocers shop at Stroud.
Daniel is married to a respectable young woman who keeps a Baby linen warehouse at Stroud.
Betsy is married to a person named May, is likely soon to have a family, lives at Woolten.
Uncle Bobby is very well, and sends his best respects, still lives with Aunt Sally who is very ill,
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not likely to live long.
Mrs Wilke's has had a very bad finger from which she has suffered much, her two daughters are well, they each desire their best Christian regards and would be very glad to have a letter from you which they would answer.
Mr and Mrs Hopkins and their family are all well and likewise desire abundance of respect. Dr ? is removed to reside at Cheltenham. Mr Daniel Smith, Mrs Smith, Mrs Matthews and family, send also love and respect.
Poor Mrs Mullen is still living, but very helpless. Mr Pullen and sisters all well, they and all I have named above say they glad to hear of your welfare. Also Mrs Taylor of Eai?.
Next sentences hard to read, bits of page missing.
Health and ---- are enclosed ----- have this
------ crops of potatoes, corn and likewise
----- you would see a great alteration here -----
I am ----- to hear that little John is well and that he has not forgotten his poor old Grandmother who prays God xxx bless him.

I am very glad that you are likely to be doing well in temporal affairs, tis of but little consequence where our mortal remains rest at last, so that our souls get to their -------
I should be very glad of course to see you once more, perhaps as the facilities for conveyance are increased you may come to England again, even if you return to New Zealand afterwards.
Did you hear anything of your brother Joseph, I've not heard of him a long time, but suppose he is in the East Indies.
The ateration (alteration?) in the state of New Zealand is very wonderful - God be praised - you will be glad
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to hear that I think there is increasing attention paid to religion and religious education at Sabbath Schools and any Christians of various denominations.
We have had a most glorious Autumn, abundant crops of hay, corn, fruit and all well got in, we can hardly find casks for the cyder.
Your Brother Thomas and family were well when I heard last.
I shall send this letter to your brother Richard in London who is to take it to the Mission house, as you say to us tis no use to post letters to you otherwise.
I shall be very glad to hear frequently from you and will punctually answer your letters and if any alteration takes place you shall quickly know, wishing you the best of all blessings.
I remain your affectionate Mother
Martha Bedggood

Addressed to
Mr Richard Bedggood
No. 4 Macclesfield Street
City Road
London
For
Mr John Bedggood
Waimate
New Zealand

Mr Richard Bedggood will please to open this letter, read it, reseal it, and take it to the Mission House.
Stamped
Oct 27 1837

23 March. Black Lead Buninyong 1864.
Dear Brothers and Sisters
I hope that this will find you all in good health as it leaves us at present thank the Almighty for it. But am sorry it is my painful duty to tell you that Sister Hannah is no more. She died on the 18th inst. Friday last. She had been ill a long time. Daniel wrote to me to have her up here to see if the change of air would do her good. She was with me 13 days. The doctor in Melbourne gave her up. I had a doctor to her here. He told my wife he could nothing for her, her lungs were gone. He gave her some medicine to sooth [sic] her pain. She kept her bed only 4 days. Poor thing was very thankfull [sic] for the attentions she received. She was rather reserved. She said but little about her future state to me, but she always had her Bible by herald read it much and seemed aware that her time was short. She told my wife several times she was happy and I do believe it. I did hear her singing in the night that beauty full hym [sic] And am I Born to Die was a favourite. When she was taken for deathI was away from home. My wife asked her if she thought it was death. She said yes, then are you happy, yes. The last time she was asked her speech was gone. She was asked to give a sign. She clasped her hands and waived them as good as to say all was well. Her spirit took flight about 10 o’clock night on the 18th March. I telegraph for Daniel. Charles and Joe but James was in the wrong part of the Colony, it was impossible to let him know in time for the funeral, but I do hope this will bring him to God. I had her buried very respectable. I bought a piece of ground for her and enough for all my family to [be] buried in. I shall have it fenced in and plant some flowers in it as it [is] my own private property situated in Buninyong Cemetery Victoria. Charles, Daniel and Joe was at the funeral. Now my dear brothers and sisters the first link in the family is broke. It is high time for us all to double our diligence for it soon time be our turn, then my prayer is we all examine our selfs and see how matters stands betwixts God and our souls for we shall soon have to stand before him. When my dear sister was dying my wife was pleading with her Maker in behalf. She felt the influence of the holy Spirit abundantly such joy and gladness come over. When Hannah was asked if the praying did hurt her she put her hand out to pull my wife [to] her [to] pat her on the shoulders, so that she gave us reason to believe she is gone to rest.
Daniel told me there was letter this mail and that poor Mother was still in the wilderness but kept alive on brandy, so I expect she is gone before now. I am expecting every mail to hear she is gone to meet poor father to part no more and I hope the Lord will enable me to meet them in Heaven. I have been expecting Mother’s likeness but it is a long time coming.
Charles Stone has been here twice lately, he [is] quite well. Charles, Daniel and Joe all join with me in love to all.
From your affectionate brother George Bedggood and Mary Ann Bedggood.

1879 Cambrian Hill Sept 2nd
Dear Brother and Sister
I received yours and was glad to hear from you after the many years but I was glad to hear you was still alive. You have had your trials and so have we. To get on through this life it is not all gold that glitters here, but it is far better country than England. There is brother Joe now traveling about the country hawking. He might been well off he had a mind. Now he has no home of his own and 3 children left on my hands. He has not been to see them but once this 2/2 years. He owe me a good bit of money and he is likely to to owe. He will never pay me.. I would not care for the money if he would come and take the children away for my wife is not able to do for them. She is never well done together and she want to be quiet in our old years. We have strove hard to provide ourselves for old age and sickness. I have had the heart decease [sic] for many years. I was for 7 or 8 years not able to everything but just walk about. It cost me a deal for doctor. I cannot stand but little exertion or excitement. But thank the Lord I am sound in my lungs and enjoy my food and sleep. My wife is very much troubled with asthmatics. We are getting old. I was born in 1812, so I shall be 67 by the time you get this in November. Times is very bad in this country. I have letters from my sons in Gippsland. My son Charles went there about 3/2 years ago with 480 pound in his pocket to take up land. He has been fencing land and clearing and putting [sic] up a house and buying cattle. The season has been so bad the grass all dried up and butter so cheap only 4 or 5 pence per pound and send a 150 miles to market, so out of 70 head of cattle he has not got one milking or has not had anything to sell this 4 months and cattle starving for want of grass.
George and Jessie they have been clearing land and putting up their houses. Their money is gone and can not get a days work anywhere. They are working themselves back here again, if they can sell out they will be back. Bit there is a great many out of work in Ballarat district, it is a mining district, but I am out in the country 6 miles from Ballarat. About your son in Newcastle I don’t know what he has been used to do if he can get any hiring to do. He had better stay there has been hundreds of men left here to go there. A gentleman last week from New South Wales for 150 men, miners, got them all in one day. He could have got as manny [sic] more if he wanted them. The miners is on strike there. They are putting up houses there for the fresh men. I read the whole world is in a bad state at present. There is hundreds selectors here that has been working and saving their money for years gone in the interior of the Colony to take up land is completely ruined through 3 bad seasons. My crops last season was not worth gathering and I hear the crops in England is ruined with wet, but it is for the want of it here. The cattle is dying by hundreds from harvesting no grass. I don’t know how many of mine is dead. We know of one cow. I don’t keep dry cows and young cattle at home, we turn them in the bush. We don’t see them sometimes for 6 months or 12 months. There is a herdsman to look after them for 5 shillings a head a year. But all my neighbours [sic] as lost a good many ….

George married Charlotte SOMERS on 18 Jun 1837 in St John the Baptist, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. Charlotte was born in 1807 in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England; died on 22 Jul 1843 in Saul, Gloucestershire, England; was buried on 25 Jul 1843 in Saul, Gloucestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Mary Ann BANKS on 1 Sep 1845 in Newnham, Gloucestershire, England. Mary (daughter of Samuel BANKS and Hester ADAMS) was born in 1815 in Saul, Gloucestershire, England; died on 4 Oct 1893 in Cambrian Hill, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 7 Oct 1893 in Buninyong Cemetery, Buninyong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 5 Mar 1815, Rangeworthy, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 16 Jan 1854, Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Daniel was born in Rangeworthy, but when he was 9 the family moved to Stroud. Daniel became a bootmaker.
He and Eleanor married in 1837 and lived in Stroud. Eleanor has been described as "a respectable young woman who kept a baby linen warehouse".
They had 2 children in Stroud and then they moved to Hoxton New Town, Middlesex (now part of London) where they had another 4 children. The next child was born in Dalston and the last child in West Hackney.

Thornbury October 26th 1837
My dear son
I was exceedingly glad to receive a letter from you yesterday, from Waimate, but without date, being the third I have had from you, the last direct, the two former copied by Mrs Thos B - one dated Sep 4th 36 - the other from Sidney (?). I was very thankful to a kind Providence that you were favoured to reach the place of your destination in safety, you can suppose how anxiously I thought of you while on the stormy ocean. Your dear wife seems to have suffered severely on the passage, but I hope she is now quite recovered from its effects. Tis indeed abundant cause of gratitude to God that you seem to be so comfortably situated, that the climate suits you, and that you feel in your right place for usefulness. You may well know that it was hard parting with you, I can assure you I felt it to be so, more especially when I reflect that tis hardly probable that I shall ever see you again on earth, you seem to derive consolation from the hope that we may meet again in Heaven never to part again. May God grant us a happy meeting there in his infinite mercy through our blessed Saviour. I am obliged for your prayers for me, hope you'll never forget me at those times, as I can assure you that I never retire to rest or rise from it, without reason being you and yours at the throne of grace. By God's helping my health has been pretty middling since you left. I certainly feel somewhat of the effects of advancing years as you may suppose, but I am well enough to walk to Thornbury today. I shall sleep at Mrs Wilke's tonight. I have resided
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with your Uncle Matthews at Itchington ever since you left, and there I'm likely to remain to the end of my days, unless I take a trip to see you by the new Railroads and Steamers.
Your uncles Jas (James?) and John Matthews are very well, they are very kind to me, are glad to hear from you, and desire their kind regards and love to you and yours.
My sister Mrs Hobbs is come to reside with us, I am sorry to inform you that she is quite blind.
Your sister Ann Jones and her husband were with us for a fortnight, about 3 months ago, thinking to get a situation in Bristol, which however he could not, so they went to London, where they staid 6 wks, but also failed to get employment there, so they returned to Manchester, where I am glad to hear he has got work. They were well when I last heard from them, as was also the case with your brother in London.
Your uncle Thomas and family were well when I heard from them about 3 weeks ago, but I'm sorry to inform you that he has lost by death his daughter Eliza and son Andrew, also Mr (or Mrs) Holt.
I saw your Uncle Josiah about 2 weeks ago, he was very well, his wife was in London, your cousin James is still with your Uncle in London.
Charles is married and has two children, he lives at Henley. George is married to a widow and has one child, keeps a Drapers and Grocers shop at Stroud.
Daniel is married to a respectable young woman who keeps a Baby linen warehouse at Stroud.
Betsy is married to a person named May, is likely soon to have a family, lives at Woolten.
Uncle Bobby is very well, and sends his best respects, still lives with Aunt Sally who is very ill,
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not likely to live long.
Mrs Wilke's has had a very bad finger from which she has suffered much, her two daughters are well, they each desire their best Christian regards and would be very glad to have a letter from you which they would answer.
Mr and Mrs Hopkins and their family are all well and likewise desire abundance of respect. Dr ? is removed to reside at Cheltenham. Mr Daniel Smith, Mrs Smith, Mrs Matthews and family, send also love and respect.
Poor Mrs Mullen is still living, but very helpless. Mr Pullen and sisters all well, they and all I have named above say they glad to hear of your welfare. Also Mrs Taylor of Eai?.
Next sentences hard to read, bits of page missing.
Health and ---- are enclosed ----- have this
------ crops of potatoes, corn and likewise
----- you would see a great alteration here -----
I am ----- to hear that little John is well and that he has not forgotten his poor old Grandmother who prays God xxx bless him.

I am very glad that you are likely to be doing well in temporal affairs, tis of but little consequence where our mortal remains rest at last, so that our souls get to their -------
I should be very glad of course to see you once more, perhaps as the facilities for conveyance are increased you may come to England again, even if you return to New Zealand afterwards.
Did you hear anything of your brother Joseph, I've not heard of him a long time, but suppose he is in the East Indies.
The ateration (alteration?) in the state of New Zealand is very wonderful - God be praised - you will be glad
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to hear that I think there is increasing attention paid to religion and religious education at Sabbath Schools and any Christians of various denominations.
We have had a most glorious Autumn, abundant crops of hay, corn, fruit and all well got in, we can hardly find casks for the cyder.
Your Brother Thomas and family were well when I heard last.
I shall send this letter to your brother Richard in London who is to take it to the Mission house, as you say to us tis no use to post letters to you otherwise.
I shall be very glad to hear frequently from you and will punctually answer your letters and if any alteration takes place you shall quickly know, wishing you the best of all blessings.
I remain your affectionate Mother
Martha Bedggood

Addressed to
Mr Richard Bedggood
No. 4 Macclesfield Street
City Road
London
For
Mr John Bedggood
Waimate
New Zealand

Mr Richard Bedggood will please to open this letter, read it, reseal it, and take it to the Mission House.
Stamped
Oct 27 1837

On their arrival in Melbourne, the family moved into a migrant hostel run by the Wesleyan Church in Carlton. Daniel attempted to carry out his trade of shoemaking but met with considerable difficulty. In the previous year there had been a dumping of all classes of goods from England. In that year, 6 million pairs of boots arrived, enough for every person in the colony to have 24 pairs. Daniel operated as a boot-repairer in a tent on the banks of the Yarra River.

In the next couple of years Daniel commenced bootmaking and his business grew. He took into partnership his sons Thomas, Edward and John. As the business expanded, Daniel also imported shoes from England, mainly for women and children. The Bedggood & Co. Ltd. business flourished over the years with the factory headquarters address changing several times.
Daniel retired in 1874 and continued living at his home in Church St., Richmond, for many years.

23 March. Black Lead Buninyong 1864.
Dear Brothers and Sisters
I hope that this will find you all in good health as it leaves us at present thank the Almighty for it. But am sorry it is my painful duty to tell you that Sister Hannah is no more. She died on the 18th inst. Friday last. She had been ill a long time. Daniel wrote to me to have her up here to see if the change of air would do her good. She was with me 13 days. The doctor in Melbourne gave her up. I had a doctor to her here. He told my wife he could nothing for her, her lungs were gone. He gave her some medicine to sooth [sic] her pain. She kept her bed only 4 days. Poor thing was very thankfull [sic] for the attentions she received. She was rather reserved. She said but little about her future state to me, but she always had her Bible by herald read it much and seemed aware that her time was short. She told my wife several times she was happy and I do believe it. I did hear her singing in the night that beauty full hym [sic] And am I Born to Die was a favourite. When she was taken for deathI was away from home. My wife asked her if she thought it was death. She said yes, then are you happy, yes. The last time she was asked her speech was gone. She was asked to give a sign. She clasped her hands and waived them as good as to say all was well. Her spirit took flight about 10 o’clock night on the 18th March. I telegraph for Daniel. Charles and Joe but James was in the wrong part of the Colony, it was impossible to let him know in time for the funeral, but I do hope this will bring him to God. I had her buried very respectable. I bought a piece of ground for her and enough for all my family to [be] buried in. I shall have it fenced in and plant some flowers in it as it [is] my own private property situated in Buninyong Cemetery Victoria. Charles, Daniel and Joe was at the funeral. Now my dear brothers and sisters the first link in the family is broke. It is high time for us all to double our diligence for it soon time be our turn, then my prayer is we all examine our selfs and see how matters stands betwixts God and our souls for we shall soon have to stand before him. When my dear sister was dying my wife was pleading with her Maker in behalf. She felt the influence of the holy Spirit abundantly such joy and gladness come over. When Hannah was asked if the praying did hurt her she put her hand out to pull my wife [to] her [to] pat her on the shoulders, so that she gave us reason to believe she is gone to rest.
Daniel told me there was letter this mail and that poor Mother was still in the wilderness but kept alive on brandy, so I expect she is gone before now. I am expecting every mail to hear she is gone to meet poor father to part no more and I hope the Lord will enable me to meet them in Heaven. I have been expecting Mother’s likeness but it is a long time coming.
Charles Stone has been here twice lately, he [is] quite well. Charles, Daniel and Joe all join with me in love to all.
From your affectionate brother George Bedggood and Mary Ann Bedggood.


Golden wedding anniversary
The Spectator and Methodist Chronicle, 5th August 1887:
"A Golden Wedding
The children and grandchildren of Mr Daniel Bedggood, together with several ministers and their wives, in all about fifty, met in the Town Hall,Richmond, recently, to celebrate his golden wedding. In the evening his friends, Mr and Mrs Newton, Mr John Bedggood, and Mr and Mrs A. E. Shaw, entertained about two hundred friends to a social gathering, during which Mr Clarke presented Mr D. Bedggood with an elaborate silver tea kettle and silver biscuit barrel. Mr Bedggood responded in feeling terms, after which the party enjoyed themselves for several hours, We present our congratulations on the happy celebration."
The Spectator and Methodist Chronicle, 12th August 1887:
A Golden Wedding
The following report of a meeting to which we referred last week has been sent to us:- The office-bearers of the Richmond Wesleyan Church took advantage of the celebration of Mr D. Bedggood's golden wedding to recognise the very valuable services rendered by him to the church in this city.They invited Mr and Mrs Bedggood and their relatives in the Melbourne District to a social tea on Friday evening, 29th July. A large number of the members of the church and congregation availed themselves of the opportunity of showing their appreciation of Mr Bedggood's character, as one of the oldest and most prominent workers in the Methodist cause in this circuit.
After tea, the schoolroom not being sufficiently large enough, the meeting adjourned to the church, where the Rev. A. Rigg, superintendent, presided, and closed an admirable speech by calling on Mr Wm. Langford to present an address to Mr Bedggood. The address, which was designed and executed by Messrs E. Whitehead and Co., Collins-street, has a thick gilt frame, and consists of a gothic arch, richly illuminated with flowers, the rose and lily playing a prominent part.
The following is a copy of the address:- "To Daniel Bedggood, Esq. - Dear Sir - The celebration of your golden wedding affords us an opportunity as office-bearers of the Wesleyan Church in Richmond of subscribing our testimony to your long continued usefulness amongst us, and our high appreciation of your many and valued services to our church. We join with you in thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father, who has been pleased to prolong your days and those of your dear partner to the full period of human life, and who also has crowned that life with loving kindness and tender mercy.
We trust that you will be pleased to accept this address at our hands as the honest expression of our conviction that your connection with our church, both here and in other places, has been an unmixed blessing to the cause of true religion. We rejoice that one so able to counsel and so rich in experience is still permitted to dwell with us and minister to our welfare. As the leader of two large society classes, as a trustee or our church in Richmond, and also as having filled in the past every office which our church can place in the ....

Daniel died in 1894 at a hospital in St Kilda and Eleanor died 5 years later. They are both buried in Boroondara Cemetery.

"Victoria's First Government House" with the compliments of Bedggood & Co. Pty. Ltd.
As a link with the days of early settlement Melbourne possesses no relic of such intrinsic interest as our first Government House. Situated in Agnes St, Jolimont, close to Wellington Parade, it is easily accessible. The elevation visible from Agnes Street is the side of the original house, the front facing south towards the river. The original front verandah was cut away when Bedggood's Shoe Factory was built. The ivy-covered building at the rear was the vice-regal kitchen, the edibles being carried by way of the roofed-in pathway to the dining room.
The Firm of Bedggood.
The dwelling of Governor Latrobe is adjacent to the factory of Bedggood & Co. Pty. Ltd., shoe manufacturers, whose property it is. The founder of the business was Daniel Bedggood who arrived from England in the barque "Janetze" [sic] (750 tons) in 1854. In Bridge Road, Richmond, he opened a business for making boots, chiefly of the heavy type, but before long extended it, and imported English footwear of all kinds. With the growth of the business the three sons, Thomas, Edward and John, were taken into partnership. Further progress was made, and in 1873 Edward built for the firm the brick factory that still stands in Judd Street, though it has been devoted to many activities since. In 1883 the firm moved from Judd Street to a new and larger factory in Waltham Place.
In 1894 the firm sent their representatives to America and England to buy the new machinery which had revolutionised the methods in America. The new method certainly cheapened boots considerably, and resulted in a more uniform article, but it killed the old craftsman, who prided himself on turning out a perfect example of his art.
The improvement of the manufactured article was always the object of the firm, and at different times they imported skilled operatives at high wages to teach their skill to the employees. At one time thirty men and women were brought from Leicester and Northampton, and as their terms of service expired they were eagerly sought for by other firms, and in all cases gave a good account of themselves, and raised the standard ofVictorian boot manufacturing so that it has held its own against all competition.
In 1899 the firm removed to their present premises in Jolimont, where at the present time an up-to-date plant and skilled operatives produce up to4,000 pairs weekly of high-grade shoes. The present ownership of the business consists of the third and fourth generation of the founder.
In recent years, men's and women's footwear of superior grade only has been specialised in, and the success of this policy has been proved by results. In the depression year of 1931, the output was a record one, and production continues to increase as time goes by.
Bedggood "Friendly Footwear" is distributed by shoe retailers throughout Australia.

"Australia's National Trusts Historic Buildings"
Governor LaTrobe's property in Jolimont was subdivided after he left Melbourne in 1854. The house remained just to the south of the present east-west street named after Sir James Palmer, a later owner of the property. The house stood at an odd angle to this new grid of streets on a block of land bought in 1899 by the Bedggood family, who preserved it as a caretaker's residence for their shoe factory on its south side.
In 1932 the remaining part of the cottage was opened to the public, but its preservations remained a burden upon the Bedggoods, who required the land, and in 1963 it was moved by the National Trust to Birchwood Avenue.

"East Melbourne, 1837-1977" by Winston Burchett.
Fenton's were replaced at 22 Agnes Street by Bedggood's Boot Factory, which in 1881 had also had small premises at 17 Gipp Street, East Melbourne.Bedggood's Jolimont site included the former Government House. Aware of its significance. they managed for some years to preserve part of it. By the efforts of the National Trust, and with the co-operation of the Melbourne City Council, what remained of La Trobe's Cottage was in 1959 removed, re-erected and restored on a suitable site on the Kings' Domain adjacent to the Botanical Gardens.

Burial
The Spectator and Methodist Chronicle, 13th April 1894:
Another old friend gone! The first intimation we received of the death of our old friend, Mr Daniel Bedggood, the founder of the well-known firm,Bedggood & Co., was from a paragraph in the daily papers last week reporting his burial in the Boroondara Cemetery. Many years ago we were closely connected with him in the Richmond Circuit, and held him in very high esteem.

The Spectator and Methodist Chronicle, 27th April 1894:
In Memoriam
Mr D. Bedggood
The late Mr Daniel Bedggood was born of Christian parents in Rangeworthy, Gloucestershire, on January 28th, 1815. In early life he removed to London, and joined the Methodist Church at City-road. As he became acquainted with the doctrine and discipline of our Church, and also with her ministers and people, his attachment thereto became very strong and decided.
Some forty years ago he was attracted to this colony like many others, with the view of improving his condition. The writer well remembers him and his family in North Melbourne in 1856. He subsequently removed to Richmond, where for fully thirty years he conducted his business with uprightness and diligence. During that time, by his geniality and exemplary life, he gained many friends. He was indeed a pillar in the RichmondChurch, and held at different times the offices of class-leader, society and circuit steward, and trustee. Blessed with success in the worldly business, he was a liberal supporter of the Church he loved so well. His knowledge of the Word of God, and of Wesley's hymns, together with his habitual fellowship with God, made him a most valued and acceptable leader.
Of late, with many others of his fellow colonists, he sustained great financial losses, but through the kindness of his family, he was surrounded by every comfort. Some four years ago he came to St Kilda, where, through the infirmities of age, he was precluded from taking any official work, but as health permitted he attended his class-meeting and the public ordinances of God's house. To the last he cherished the kindliest feelings to the ministers of his Church, and was among the first to give a word of sympathy and encouragement.
His last illness began with the present year, and for the last three months he was confined to his house, suffering at times great weakness and pain, which he bore with uncomplaining submission to his heavenly Father's will. Christ was with him in his trouble, a very present help in the time of need. He did not "cast him off in his old age, nor forsake him when his strength failed." Death to him had no terrors; it was the gate of life. Absent from the body, he would be forever present with his Lord. While prostrated by weakness and pain, he was favoured with the unremitting and loving care of his family. He fell asleep in Jesus on March 31st, in the eightieth year of his age. Many of his friends from all parts joined in the procession to the grave; there the solemn service was conducted by the Revs. Joseph White and J. W. Crisp. A sermon in improvement of his death was preached in the St Kilda Church on the evening of April 15th, by the Superintendent of the Circuit.

Daniel married Eleanor ROWE on 31 Jul 1837 in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. Eleanor was born on 16 Aug 1811 in Gloucestershire, England; died on 2 Mar 1899 in Richmond, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 4 Mar 1899 in Boroondara Cemetery, Kew, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 6 Nov 1816, Rangeworthy Holy Trinity, Gloucestershire, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 29 Apr 1820, Rangeworthy Holy Trinity, Gloucestershire, England

Mary married Richard Wood MANN on 12 Jan 1843 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 24 Mar 1822, Rangeworthy Holy Trinity, Gloucestershire, England
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Old Chapel St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, 113 Middle St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
• Census: 7 Apr 1861, Old Chapel St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
• Census: 1881, Parliament St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England

John married Amelia BISHOP on 10 Aug 1846 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. Amelia was born in 1819; died on 16 Jun 1856. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Beata WALL on 6 Jul 1862 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England. Beata was born in 1826 in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, England; died on 25 Dec 1881 in Gloucestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 23 May 1825, Stroud Wesleyan Methodist Circuit, Gloucestershire, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, George St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 18 Nov 1853, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

23 March. Black Lead Buninyong 1864.
Dear Brothers and Sisters
I hope that this will find you all in good health as it leaves us at present thank the Almighty for it. But am sorry it is my painful duty to tell you that Sister Hannah is no more. She died on the 18th inst. Friday last. She had been ill a long time. Daniel wrote to me to have her up here to see if the change of air would do her good. She was with me 13 days. The doctor in Melbourne gave her up. I had a doctor to her here. He told my wife he could nothing for her, her lungs were gone. He gave her some medicine to sooth [sic] her pain. She kept her bed only 4 days. Poor thing was very thankfull [sic] for the attentions she received. She was rather reserved. She said but little about her future state to me, but she always had her Bible by herald read it much and seemed aware that her time was short. She told my wife several times she was happy and I do believe it. I did hear her singing in the night that beauty full hym [sic] And am I Born to Die was a favourite. When she was taken for deathI was away from home. My wife asked her if she thought it was death. She said yes, then are you happy, yes. The last time she was asked her speech was gone. She was asked to give a sign. She clasped her hands and waived them as good as to say all was well. Her spirit took flight about 10 o’clock night on the 18th March. I telegraph for Daniel. Charles and Joe but James was in the wrong part of the Colony, it was impossible to let him know in time for the funeral, but I do hope this will bring him to God. I had her buried very respectable. I bought a piece of ground for her and enough for all my family to [be] buried in. I shall have it fenced in and plant some flowers in it as it [is] my own private property situated in Buninyong Cemetery Victoria. Charles, Daniel and Joe was at the funeral. Now my dear brothers and sisters the first link in the family is broke. It is high time for us all to double our diligence for it soon time be our turn, then my prayer is we all examine our selfs and see how matters stands betwixts God and our souls for we shall soon have to stand before him. When my dear sister was dying my wife was pleading with her Maker in behalf. She felt the influence of the holy Spirit abundantly such joy and gladness come over. When Hannah was asked if the praying did hurt her she put her hand out to pull my wife [to] her [to] pat her on the shoulders, so that she gave us reason to believe she is gone to rest.
Daniel told me there was letter this mail and that poor Mother was still in the wilderness but kept alive on brandy, so I expect she is gone before now. I am expecting every mail to hear she is gone to meet poor father to part no more and I hope the Lord will enable me to meet them in Heaven. I have been expecting Mother’s likeness but it is a long time coming.
Charles Stone has been here twice lately, he [is] quite well. Charles, Daniel and Joe all join with me in love to all.
From your affectionate brother George Bedggood and Mary Ann Bedggood.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 11 Jul 1826, Stroud Wesleyan Methodist Circuit, Gloucestershire, England
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, George St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 1897, New Zealand

Notes:

23 March. Black Lead Buninyong 1864.
Dear Brothers and Sisters
I hope that this will find you all in good health as it leaves us at present thank the Almighty for it. But am sorry it is my painful duty to tell you that Sister Hannah is no more. She died on the 18th inst. Friday last. She had been ill a long time. Daniel wrote to me to have her up here to see if the change of air would do her good. She was with me 13 days. The doctor in Melbourne gave her up. I had a doctor to her here. He told my wife he could nothing for her, her lungs were gone. He gave her some medicine to sooth [sic] her pain. She kept her bed only 4 days. Poor thing was very thankfull [sic] for the attentions she received. She was rather reserved. She said but little about her future state to me, but she always had her Bible by herald read it much and seemed aware that her time was short. She told my wife several times she was happy and I do believe it. I did hear her singing in the night that beauty full hym [sic] And am I Born to Die was a favourite. When she was taken for deathI was away from home. My wife asked her if she thought it was death. She said yes, then are you happy, yes. The last time she was asked her speech was gone. She was asked to give a sign. She clasped her hands and waived them as good as to say all was well. Her spirit took flight about 10 o’clock night on the 18th March. I telegraph for Daniel. Charles and Joe but James was in the wrong part of the Colony, it was impossible to let him know in time for the funeral, but I do hope this will bring him to God. I had her buried very respectable. I bought a piece of ground for her and enough for all my family to [be] buried in. I shall have it fenced in and plant some flowers in it as it [is] my own private property situated in Buninyong Cemetery Victoria. Charles, Daniel and Joe was at the funeral. Now my dear brothers and sisters the first link in the family is broke. It is high time for us all to double our diligence for it soon time be our turn, then my prayer is we all examine our selfs and see how matters stands betwixts God and our souls for we shall soon have to stand before him. When my dear sister was dying my wife was pleading with her Maker in behalf. She felt the influence of the holy Spirit abundantly such joy and gladness come over. When Hannah was asked if the praying did hurt her she put her hand out to pull my wife [to] her [to] pat her on the shoulders, so that she gave us reason to believe she is gone to rest.
Daniel told me there was letter this mail and that poor Mother was still in the wilderness but kept alive on brandy, so I expect she is gone before now. I am expecting every mail to hear she is gone to meet poor father to part no more and I hope the Lord will enable me to meet them in Heaven. I have been expecting Mother’s likeness but it is a long time coming.
Charles Stone has been here twice lately, he [is] quite well. Charles, Daniel and Joe all join with me in love to all.
From your affectionate brother George Bedggood and Mary Ann Bedggood.

1879 Cambrian Hill Sept 2nd
Dear Brother and Sister
I received yours and was glad to hear from you after the many years but I was glad to hear you was still alive. You have had your trials and so have we. To get on through this life it is not all gold that glitters here, but it is far better country than England. There is brother Joe now traveling about the country hawking. He might been well off he had a mind. Now he has no home of his own and 3 children left on my hands. He has not been to see them but once this 2/2 years. He owe me a good bit of money and he is likely to to owe. He will never pay me.. I would not care for the money if he would come and take the children away for my wife is not able to do for them. She is never well done together and she want to be quiet in our old years. We have strove hard to provide ourselves for old age and sickness. I have had the heart decease [sic] for many years. I was for 7 or 8 years not able to everything but just walk about. It cost me a deal for doctor. I cannot stand but little exertion or excitement. But thank the Lord I am sound in my lungs and enjoy my food and sleep. My wife is very much troubled with asthmatics. We are getting old. I was born in 1812, so I shall be 67 by the time you get this in November. Times is very bad in this country. I have letters from my sons in Gippsland. My son Charles went there about 3/2 years ago with 480 pound in his pocket to take up land. He has been fencing land and clearing and putting [sic] up a house and buying cattle. The season has been so bad the grass all dried up and butter so cheap only 4 or 5 pence per pound and send a 150 miles to market, so out of 70 head of cattle he has not got one milking or has not had anything to sell this 4 months and cattle starving for want of grass.
George and Jessie they have been clearing land and putting up their houses. Their money is gone and can not get a days work anywhere. They are working themselves back here again, if they can sell out they will be back. Bit there is a great many out of work in Ballarat district, it is a mining district, but I am out in the country 6 miles from Ballarat. About your son in Newcastle I don’t know what he has been used to do if he can get any hiring to do. He had better stay there has been hundreds of men left here to go there. A gentleman last week from New South Wales for 150 men, miners, got them all in one day. He could have got as manny [sic] more if he wanted them. The miners is on strike there. They are putting up houses there for the fresh men. I read the whole world is in a bad state at present. There is hundreds selectors here that has been working and saving their money for years gone in the interior of the Colony to take up land is completely ruined through 3 bad seasons. My crops last season was not worth gathering and I hear the crops in England is ruined with wet, but it is for the want of it here. The cattle is dying by hundreds from harvesting no grass. I don’t know how many of mine is dead. We know of one cow. I don’t keep dry cows and young cattle at home, we turn them in the bush. We don’t see them sometimes for 6 months or 12 months. There is a herdsman to look after them for 5 shillings a head a year. But all my neighbours [sic] as lost a good many ….

Josiah married Mary Eleanor PARSONS on 5 Aug 1864 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Mary was born in 1843; died on 19 Mar 1874 in Skipton St, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 21 Mar 1874 in Ballarat New Cemetery, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 28 Jul 1817, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 7 May 1819, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 31 Oct 1822, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England

Jane married William Alexander RUSSELL in 1844 in Islington Registration District, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 11 Feb 1825, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England

Family/Spouse: Charles James Lawrence RUSSELL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 6 Jun 1827, St Luke's, Finsbury, Middlesex, England

Sophia married Thomas Richard WHITE in 1858 in Islington Registration District, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: Jan 1829, St Luke's, Finsbury, Middlesex, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 24 Nov 1811, St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 29 Aug 1813, St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 12 Mar 1815, Weld Chapel, Edmonton, Middlesex, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 5 Oct 1817, Rangeworthy, Gloucestershire, England

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Old Chapel St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 16 Jan 1854, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

23 March. Black Lead Buninyong 1864.
Dear Brothers and Sisters
I hope that this will find you all in good health as it leaves us at present thank the Almighty for it. But am sorry it is my painful duty to tell you that Sister Hannah is no more. She died on the 18th inst. Friday last. She had been ill a long time. Daniel wrote to me to have her up here to see if the change of air would do her good. She was with me 13 days. The doctor in Melbourne gave her up. I had a doctor to her here. He told my wife he could nothing for her, her lungs were gone. He gave her some medicine to sooth [sic] her pain. She kept her bed only 4 days. Poor thing was very thankfull [sic] for the attentions she received. She was rather reserved. She said but little about her future state to me, but she always had her Bible by herald read it much and seemed aware that her time was short. She told my wife several times she was happy and I do believe it. I did hear her singing in the night that beauty full hym [sic] And am I Born to Die was a favourite. When she was taken for deathI was away from home. My wife asked her if she thought it was death. She said yes, then are you happy, yes. The last time she was asked her speech was gone. She was asked to give a sign. She clasped her hands and waived them as good as to say all was well. Her spirit took flight about 10 o’clock night on the 18th March. I telegraph for Daniel. Charles and Joe but James was in the wrong part of the Colony, it was impossible to let him know in time for the funeral, but I do hope this will bring him to God. I had her buried very respectable. I bought a piece of ground for her and enough for all my family to [be] buried in. I shall have it fenced in and plant some flowers in it as it [is] my own private property situated in Buninyong Cemetery Victoria. Charles, Daniel and Joe was at the funeral. Now my dear brothers and sisters the first link in the family is broke. It is high time for us all to double our diligence for it soon time be our turn, then my prayer is we all examine our selfs and see how matters stands betwixts God and our souls for we shall soon have to stand before him. When my dear sister was dying my wife was pleading with her Maker in behalf. She felt the influence of the holy Spirit abundantly such joy and gladness come over. When Hannah was asked if the praying did hurt her she put her hand out to pull my wife [to] her [to] pat her on the shoulders, so that she gave us reason to believe she is gone to rest.
Daniel told me there was letter this mail and that poor Mother was still in the wilderness but kept alive on brandy, so I expect she is gone before now. I am expecting every mail to hear she is gone to meet poor father to part no more and I hope the Lord will enable me to meet them in Heaven. I have been expecting Mother’s likeness but it is a long time coming.
Charles Stone has been here twice lately, he [is] quite well. Charles, Daniel and Joe all join with me in love to all.
From your affectionate brother George Bedggood and Mary Ann Bedggood.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1 Aug 1830, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 3 Jul 1849, Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Sophia married John Walter NORTON in Oct 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 27 Oct 1833, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 3 Jul 1849, Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Martha married John BOND in 1854 in Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 27 Mar 1836, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 3 Jul 1849, Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 3 Jul 1849, Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Ann married Matthew Nathienel JONES on 2 Apr 1855 in Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 3 Jul 1849, Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Ellen married William HUNTER in 1861 in Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 3 Jul 1849, Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 14 Feb 1836, St Mary the Virgin Church, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Old Chapel St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 1857, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

George married Julia Annie BYRT on 17 Apr 1877 in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England. Julia died on 19 Apr 1893 in Kimberley, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Ellen ROBERTS on 12 Sep 1894 in England. Ellen died on 23 Jun 1905 in Queenstown, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 8 Sep 1837, St Mary the Virgin Church, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, George St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 6 Jun 1841, George St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Old Chapel St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 16 Jan 1854, Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: Dec 1875, Charnwood Rd, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: Dec 1876, Charnwood Rd, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

"Early History of South Geelong" Geelong Advertiser November 18, 1933:
Mr Bedggood's son, Mr C. A. Bedggood, married Miss C. Ham, and for some years after their marriage they resided in Melbourne. On returning to Geelong they built a house on the opposite side of the street to Mr Wilmot's and here they lived. (Fyans St., north side)

Minutes of Quarterly Meeting of Geelong Circuit held at Yarra St Methodist Church, Thursday 28th December 1882:
Present at this meeting were Bedggood, Warr, Ham, Walters and Hunt, circuit stewards. [this may be his father]

Charles had many occupations over the years. At one stage he ran a produce store in South Geelong - one of the first in town. He grew many of the vegetables for his own store and made regular trips to Melbourne for supplies. The story is told that he would tell his wife he was going toMelbourne for produce and he would go to the races. His wife was a very religious woman and would have frowned on such frivolities. He would also visit his uncle Daniel at the shoe factory. [Doris Makeham]
Land at Barwon Heads was offered for sale by public auction on Boxing Day, 26th December, 1901 and Charles (or Charlotte?) is listed as owning a block of land in Barwon Ave, near the corner of Ozone Road.
It is Charlotte who is listed in the South Barwon Rate Books for at least 1895-96 as the owner and ratepayer on an allotment at Barwon Heads
Geelong & Western District Directory, 1897-98:
Bedggood, C. A., Grain, Produce and Fruit Salesmen, Auctioneer, and Gen. Com. Agent. Moorabool St. Property Sales conducted. Ag. for Indemnity Fire and Marine Insurance Co. of Australia.
Geelong Rate Books, Barwon Ward:
Cultivated paddock, later described as fenced land.
Geelong Rate Books, Barwon Ward:
Land 66ft, to Little Fyans St.
Geelong Rate Books, Barwon Ward:
Charles had one block at first, then in 1889 he had another block nearby.
Geelong Rate Books, Barwon Ward:
Charles was paying rates on a weatherboard house.
Geelong Advertiser:
"At the end of Yarra-street, opposite Mr C. J. [sic] Bedggood's residence, a vacant piece of land abutting on the river contains an extensive sheet of water, and the flat opposite the Belmont quarries, and west of the Kardinia farm, is also submerged."
Charles was granted two allotments of land next to each other in the Parish of Corio (7A 15 and 16). These blocks of land are on the north side of Fyans St, behind the South Geelong Methodist Church, where Charles eventually built their family home.
Geelong Advertiser, 17th June 1899:
Wednesday 5th July
At 3 o'clock
On the premises, Fyans Street, near Moorabool Street South.
Splendid modern built w.b. villa, on stone foundation, containing large entrance hall, spacious drawing and dining rooms, bedrooms beautifully corniced, kitchen, pantry, bathroom, scullery, 2 stall stable, hay loft, buggy house, gas and water laid on, every convenience.
A. J. Young & Co. have been favoured with instructions to sell by public auction, by order of the mortgagee, the above really valuable property, lately in the occupation of Mr. C. Bedggood."
Geelong Advertiser:
Notice.
C.A. Bedggood & Co., produce salesmen, Moorabool-Street, have opened their Large Stores, and are prepared to receive all kinds of farm and dairy produce, for sale privately, or by auction. Auction sales will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week. The first sale will take place onThursday 23rd inst. at 10 a.m.
The Geelong Advertiser has a long, detailed report of a court case involving C. Bedggood.
Briefly, Charles appeared in the Geelong Court as one of the plaintiffs in the case against a man named Harris. The claim was for £15.14.4 for 5tons of potatoes, sold by Charles and Patrick Sceney, both produce merchants in Geelong, to Mr Harris of Melbourne. Evidence was given by Charles and Patrick that the potatoes from Drysdale were sent by rail to Harris in Melbourne in good condition. Harris maintained that they had deteriorated and were in bad condition. The plaintiffs were awarded £13.2.1 with £12.12.0 costs.
Geelong Advertiser:
A case was heard in the Police Court of Joseph Edwards who was charged with creating a nuisance by unlawfully permitting a slaughtered beast to remain upon a public thoroughfare, to wit on the bank of the Barwon River, at the foot of Swanston Street. "Charles A. Bedggood, produce dealer, Fyans Street, South Geelong, stated that on the 6th inst. he offered to give Edwards a cow which was then almost dying if he would remove it away.He did not know if the carcass found on the Barwon was the remains of the same. Edwards was fined 20s., or in default seven days."
Geelong Advertiser:
"The bench at the Police Court on Thursday granted an application by Charles Augustus Bedggood for an auctioneer's licence."
The licence was renewed in November of the same year.
Geelong Advertiser:
Charles was granted an auctioneer's licence on the receipt of payment.
Geelong Advertiser:
"Wanted to let, the premises in Moorabool Street, lately occupied by Bedggood and Co. Apply A. Miller and Co."
Geelong Advertiser:
"Auctioneer's license was granted at the Central Police Court to Chas. A. Bedggood."
Geelong Advertiser:
"LOST, between Fyans, Skene, and Moorabool streets, South Geelong, brown sealskin buggy rug; finder rewarded.
C. A. Bedggood, South Geelong."
Geelong Advertiser:
"Public Notices:
To the Public of Geelong and District.
Take notice that the term of our agreement with our foreman, Mr C. A. Bedggood, having expired, he is no longer authorized to transact business on behalf of our firm.
Stout & Bell
Gheringhap St."
[Stout & Bell were produce merchants]
Geelong Advertiser:
"Public Notices:
I wish to inform the public of Geelong and district that I am no longer managing the produce business of Messrs Stout and Bell, having started business myself in the stores adjoining the ice-works, Gheringhap Street.
All consignments will receive my personal attention and be protected up to full market rates.
C.A. Bedggood
Gheringhap Street."
Geelong Advertiser:
"Notice
I beg to notify to my constituents and the public in general that my First Sale of Fruit, Farm and Dairy Produce takes place today, in the rooms,Moorabool Street, commencing at 9.15 sharp, with Vegetables.
C. A, Bedggood
Produce Salesman
Moorabool Street."
Geelong Advertiser, Commerce report:
"Mr C. A. Bedggood reports - I held my usual sale of fruit, farm and dairy produce this day, before a good attendance of the trade, and give below results of actual sales."
There is then a long list of products and their prices e.g. eggs - supply short, from 11d per dozen.
Geelong Advertiser:
"The insolvency schedule of Charles Augustus Bedggood, produce salesman, of Belmont, was filed on Saturday before Mr M'Grath, chief clerk.Liabilities £1172 9s 6d; assets £707 14s 2d; deficiency £464 15s 4d. Causes of insolvency: depreciation in value of real estate, and adverse judgement in a County Court action brought against insolvent by the Southern Star Lodge of Oddfellows."
Charles filed for insolvency on 20th May 1899. He was living in Belmont and gave his occupation as produce salesman. His estate was placed under sequestration in the hands of Charles Jesse Mead, one of the assignees of the insolvent estates. The cause of his inability to pay his debts was"depreciation in value of real estate and adverse judgement by Trustees of Southern Star Lodge of Oddfellows." He became unable to pay his debts about May 1898.
The Insolvent Schedule lists:
£680 owing on the mortgage of the house and land in Fyans St, South Geelong to the Lodge. He was loaned £1000.
£240 owing to Alexander Webb, Belmont, on the mortgage of 2 pieces of land, one in Yarra St and the other in Fyans St. He was loaned £400.
There is a long list of smaller debts owed for produce to various suppliers.
£150 in wages owed to his son Fred Bedggood since 1896.
Charles owned household furniture to the value of £25.
The Assignee's Report, 9th January 1900:
"The assets in the estate consisted of Freehold Properties mortgaged at nearly double their value, the Mortgagees took possession and have since realized at considerable loss. Book Debts - the Insolvent had been out of business for several months and collected most of the debts of any value, after considerable trouble collected amounts shown in Statement. Household furniture mostly claimed by insolvent's wife and mother and of no value to the Estate."
The family home in Fyans St had to be sold as a result of Charles' insolvency.
Geelong Advertiser:
In August 1886, the Geelong Council were reviewing the dues that they levied on produce sold at the markets in Geelong. Charles appeared to give his opinion.
"Mr Bedggood, produce dealer of Ryrie Street, said that produce taken direct to the dealers and shops should be be free from dues. All produce taken to a market should be charged dues. The market had recently fluctuated a great deal for potatoes. Persons bringing fruit to Geelong hawked their fruit for sale, and brought the unsold balance to the produce dealers. If they abolished one set of dues, they should abolish all. If they abolished all dues and fees, the ratepayers would want to know where the revenue was to be got to keep the streets in repair."
Geelong Advertiser index:
Partnership of Patrick Sceney and Chas. A, Bedggood dissolved.
(I have not been able to find entry in newspaper)
Charles was on the Building Committee of the Geelong South Methodist Church, Fyans St., which opened in 1868, along with his father CharlesBedggood, Samuel and William Ham and Henry Mountjoy Ham (Treasurer).
I cannot find Charles or Charlotte listed in the 1909 Electoral Roll
Government Gazette:
Golden Horn Gold Mining Co.
Bedggood, Charles A, 5 shares
Ham, Samuel, 5 shares
Ham, William, 10 shares
Shares were valued at 10 pounds each. The mine operation was at Springdallah (near Scarsdale)

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House painter 1869 - 1882, Plasterer 1882, Produce merchant 1882, Produce dealer 1884-1885; Agent 1888; Produce merchant and Auctioneer 1889, 1897;Dealer 1903, Painter 1914 and 1919.
Charles had many occupations over the years. At one stage he ran a produce store in South Geelong - one of the first in town. He grew many of thevegetables for his own store and made regular trips to Melbourne for supplies. The story is told that he would tell his wife he was going toMelbourne for produce and he would go to the races. His wife was a very religious woman and would have frowned on such frivolities. He would alsovisit his uncle Daniel at the shoe factory. [Doris Makeham]

Geelong Advertiser:
"Notice.
C.A. Bedggood & Co., produce salesmen, Moorabool-Street, have opened their Large Stores, and are prepared to receive all kinds of farm and dairyproduce, for sale privately, or by auction. Auction sales will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week. The first sale will take place onThursday 23rd inst. at 10 a.m."
The Geelong Advertiser has a long, detailed report of a court case involving C. Bedggood.
Briefly, Charles appeared in the Geelong Court as one of the plaintiffs in the case against a man named Harris. The claim was for £15.14.4 for 5tons of potatoes, sold by Charles and Patrick Sceney, both produce merchants in Geelong, to Mr Harris of Melbourne. Evidence was given by Charlesand Patrcik that the potatoes from Drysdale were sent by rail to Harris in Melbourne in good condition. Harris maintained that they had deterioratedand were in bad condition. The plaintiffs were awarded £13.2.1 with £12.12.0 costs.
Geelong Advertiser:
A case was heard in the Police Court of Joseph Edwrads who was charged with creating a nuisance by unlawfully permitting a slaughtered beast toremain upon a public thoroughfare, to wit on the bank of the Barwon River, at the foot of Swanston Street. "Charles A. Bedggood, produce dealer,Fyans Street, South Geelong, stated that on the 6th inst. he offered to give Edwards a cow which was then almost dying if he would remove it away.He did not know if the carcass found on the Barwon was the remains of the same. Edwards was fined 20s., or in default seven days."
Geelong Advertiser:
"The bench at the Police Court on Thursday granted an application by Charles Augustus Bedggood for an auctioneer's license."
The license was renewed in November of the same year.
Geelong Advertiser:
Charles was granted an auctioneer's licence on the receipt of payment.
Geelong Advertiser:
"Wanted to let, the premises in Moorabool Street, lately occupied by Bedggood and Co. Apply A. Miller and Co."
Geelong Advertiser:
"Auctioneer's license was granted at the Central Police Court to Chas. A. Bedggood."
Geelong Advertiser:
"LOST, between Fyans, Skene, and Moorabool streets, South Geelong, brown sealskin buggy rug; finder rewarded.
C. A. Bedggood, South Geelong."
Geelong Advertiser:
"Public Notices:
To the Public of Geelong and District.
Take notice that the term of our agreement with our foreman, Mr C. A. Bedggood, having expired, he is no longer authorized to transact business onbehalf of our firm.
Stout & Bell
Gheringhap St."
[Stout & Bell were produce merchants]
Geelong Advertiser:
"Public Notices:
I wish to inform the public of Geelong and district that I am no longer managing the produce business of Messrs Stout and Bell, having startedbusiness myself in the stores adjoining the ice-works, Gheringhap Street.
All consignments will receive my personal attention and be protected up to full market rates.
C.A. Bedggood
Gheringhap Street."
Geelong Advertiser:
"Notice
I beg to notify to my constituents and the public in general that my First Sale of Fruit, Farm and Dairy Produce takes place today, in the rooms,Moorabool Street, commencing at 9.15 sharp, with Vegetables.
C. A, Bedggood
Produce Salesman
Moorabool Street."
Geelong Advertiser, Commerce report:
"Mr C. A. Bedggood reports - I held my usual sale of fruit, farm and dairy produce this day, before a good attendence of the trade, and give belowresults of actual sales."
There is then a long list of products and their prices e.g. eggs - supply short, from 11d per dozen.

Geelong Advertiser:
In August 1886, the Geelong Council were reviewing the dues that they levied on produce sold at the markets in Geelong. Charles appeared to give hisopinion.
"Mr Bedggood, produce dealer of Ryrie Street, said that produce taken direct to the dealers and shops should be be free from dues. All produce takento a market should be charged dues. The market had recently fluctuated a great deal for potatoes. Persons bringing fruit to Geelong hawked theirfruit for sale, and brought the unsold balance to the produce dealers. If they abolished one set of dues, they should abolish all. If they abolishedall dues and fees, the ratepayers would want to know where the revenue was to be got to keep the streets in repair."
Geelong Advertiser index:
Partnership of Patrick Sceney and Chas. A, Bedggood dissolved.
(I have not been able to find entry in newspaper), Occupation

Charles married Charlotte HAM on 8 Jul 1869 in Wesleyan Church, South Geelong, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Charlotte (daughter of Samuel HAM and Susan PIPER) was born on 14 Dec 1844 in Bradworthy, Devon, England; died on 7 Sep 1936 in Evans St, Belmont, Geelong, Victoria, Australia (corner Roslyn Rd, formerly No. 157 now No. 49); was buried on 8 Sep 1936 in Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 Oct 1842, Stroud Wesleyan Methodist Circuit, Gloucestershire, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Old Chapel St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 16 Jan 1854, Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Ellen died unmarried at age 60. She lived in Maud St Geelong with her sister Sarah Matilda (Fagg) after the death of their mother. She sufferedfromepilepsy.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 25 Dec 1844, Stroud Wesleyan Methodist Circuit, Gloucestershire, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 10 Jan 1847, Stroud Wesleyan Methodist Circuit, Gloucestershire, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Old Chapel St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 16 Jan 1854, Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Mary married William Samuel WORTH on 14 Apr 1886 in Rood Ashton, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. William was born in 1828 in Taunton, Devon, England; died on 8 Jul 1903 in Kilgour St, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 10 Jul 1903 in Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Old Chapel St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Old Chapel St, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 16 Jan 1854, Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Sarah married Samuel Hadley FAGG on 30 Nov 1871 in Wesleyan Church, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Samuel (son of Richard FAGG and Rhoda Sheppard HADLEY) was born on 15 Oct 1827 in Shoulden, Kent, England; died in 1909 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 20 Aug 1909 in Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 21 Aug 1849, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 21 Aug 1849, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 21 Aug 1849, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Saul, Gloucestershire, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 30 Mar 1851, On the Green, Rangeworthy, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 13 Dec 1852, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

1879 Cambrian Hill Sept 2nd
Dear Brother and Sister
I received yours and was glad to hear from you after the many years but I was glad to hear you was still alive. You have had your trials and so have we. To get on through this life it is not all gold that glitters here, but it is far better country than England. There is brother Joe now traveling about the country hawking. He might been well off he had a mind. Now he has no home of his own and 3 children left on my hands. He has not been to see them but once this 2/2 years. He owe me a good bit of money and he is likely to to owe. He will never pay me.. I would not care for the money if he would come and take the children away for my wife is not able to do for them. She is never well done together and she want to be quiet in our old years. We have strove hard to provide ourselves for old age and sickness. I have had the heart decease [sic] for many years. I was for 7 or 8 years not able to everything but just walk about. It cost me a deal for doctor. I cannot stand but little exertion or excitement. But thank the Lord I am sound in my lungs and enjoy my food and sleep. My wife is very much troubled with asthmatics. We are getting old. I was born in 1812, so I shall be 67 by the time you get this in November. Times is very bad in this country. I have letters from my sons in Gippsland. My son Charles went there about 3/2 years ago with 480 pound in his pocket to take up land. He has been fencing land and clearing and putting [sic] up a house and buying cattle. The season has been so bad the grass all dried up and butter so cheap only 4 or 5 pence per pound and send a 150 miles to market, so out of 70 head of cattle he has not got one milking or has not had anything to sell this 4 months and cattle starving for want of grass.
George and Jessie they have been clearing land and putting up their houses. Their money is gone and can not get a days work anywhere. They are working themselves back here again, if they can sell out they will be back. Bit there is a great many out of work in Ballarat district, it is a mining district, but I am out in the country 6 miles from Ballarat. About your son in Newcastle I don’t know what he has been used to do if he can get any hiring to do. He had better stay there has been hundreds of men left here to go there. A gentleman last week from New South Wales for 150 men, miners, got them all in one day. He could have got as manny [sic] more if he wanted them. The miners is on strike there. They are putting up houses there for the fresh men. I read the whole world is in a bad state at present. There is hundreds selectors here that has been working and saving their money for years gone in the interior of the Colony to take up land is completely ruined through 3 bad seasons. My crops last season was not worth gathering and I hear the crops in England is ruined with wet, but it is for the want of it here. The cattle is dying by hundreds from harvesting no grass. I don’t know how many of mine is dead. We know of one cow. I don’t keep dry cows and young cattle at home, we turn them in the bush. We don’t see them sometimes for 6 months or 12 months. There is a herdsman to look after them for 5 shillings a head a year. But all my neighbours [sic] as lost a good many ….

Jesse married Agnes THISTLETHWAITE in 1868 in Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 6 Jul 1843, Saul, Gloucestershire, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, On the Green, Rangeworthy, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 13 Dec 1852, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

1879 Cambrian Hill Sept 2nd
Dear Brother and Sister
I received yours and was glad to hear from you after the many years but I was glad to hear you was still alive. You have had your trials and so have we. To get on through this life it is not all gold that glitters here, but it is far better country than England. There is brother Joe now traveling about the country hawking. He might been well off he had a mind. Now he has no home of his own and 3 children left on my hands. He has not been to see them but once this 2/2 years. He owe me a good bit of money and he is likely to to owe. He will never pay me.. I would not care for the money if he would come and take the children away for my wife is not able to do for them. She is never well done together and she want to be quiet in our old years. We have strove hard to provide ourselves for old age and sickness. I have had the heart decease [sic] for many years. I was for 7 or 8 years not able to everything but just walk about. It cost me a deal for doctor. I cannot stand but little exertion or excitement. But thank the Lord I am sound in my lungs and enjoy my food and sleep. My wife is very much troubled with asthmatics. We are getting old. I was born in 1812, so I shall be 67 by the time you get this in November. Times is very bad in this country. I have letters from my sons in Gippsland. My son Charles went there about 3/2 years ago with 480 pound in his pocket to take up land. He has been fencing land and clearing and putting [sic] up a house and buying cattle. The season has been so bad the grass all dried up and butter so cheap only 4 or 5 pence per pound and send a 150 miles to market, so out of 70 head of cattle he has not got one milking or has not had anything to sell this 4 months and cattle starving for want of grass.
George and Jessie they have been clearing land and putting up their houses. Their money is gone and can not get a days work anywhere. They are working themselves back here again, if they can sell out they will be back. Bit there is a great many out of work in Ballarat district, it is a mining district, but I am out in the country 6 miles from Ballarat. About your son in Newcastle I don’t know what he has been used to do if he can get any hiring to do. He had better stay there has been hundreds of men left here to go there. A gentleman last week from New South Wales for 150 men, miners, got them all in one day. He could have got as manny [sic] more if he wanted them. The miners is on strike there. They are putting up houses there for the fresh men. I read the whole world is in a bad state at present. There is hundreds selectors here that has been working and saving their money for years gone in the interior of the Colony to take up land is completely ruined through 3 bad seasons. My crops last season was not worth gathering and I hear the crops in England is ruined with wet, but it is for the want of it here. The cattle is dying by hundreds from harvesting no grass. I don’t know how many of mine is dead. We know of one cow. I don’t keep dry cows and young cattle at home, we turn them in the bush. We don’t see them sometimes for 6 months or 12 months. There is a herdsman to look after them for 5 shillings a head a year. But all my neighbours [sic] as lost a good many ….

George married Fanny ADAMS in 1865 in Victoria, Australia. Fanny died after 29 Mar 1867 in Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Harriet BANGS in 1870 in Victoria, Australia. Harriet was born in 1846; died in Oct 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 30 Mar 1851, On the Green, Rangeworthy, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 13 Dec 1852, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

1879 Cambrian Hill Sept 2nd
Dear Brother and Sister
I received yours and was glad to hear from you after the many years but I was glad to hear you was still alive. You have had your trials and so have we. To get on through this life it is not all gold that glitters here, but it is far better country than England. There is brother Joe now traveling about the country hawking. He might been well off he had a mind. Now he has no home of his own and 3 children left on my hands. He has not been to see them but once this 2/2 years. He owe me a good bit of money and he is likely to to owe. He will never pay me.. I would not care for the money if he would come and take the children away for my wife is not able to do for them. She is never well done together and she want to be quiet in our old years. We have strove hard to provide ourselves for old age and sickness. I have had the heart decease [sic] for many years. I was for 7 or 8 years not able to everything but just walk about. It cost me a deal for doctor. I cannot stand but little exertion or excitement. But thank the Lord I am sound in my lungs and enjoy my food and sleep. My wife is very much troubled with asthmatics. We are getting old. I was born in 1812, so I shall be 67 by the time you get this in November. Times is very bad in this country. I have letters from my sons in Gippsland. My son Charles went there about 3/2 years ago with 480 pound in his pocket to take up land. He has been fencing land and clearing and putting [sic] up a house and buying cattle. The season has been so bad the grass all dried up and butter so cheap only 4 or 5 pence per pound and send a 150 miles to market, so out of 70 head of cattle he has not got one milking or has not had anything to sell this 4 months and cattle starving for want of grass.
George and Jessie they have been clearing land and putting up their houses. Their money is gone and can not get a days work anywhere. They are working themselves back here again, if they can sell out they will be back. Bit there is a great many out of work in Ballarat district, it is a mining district, but I am out in the country 6 miles from Ballarat. About your son in Newcastle I don’t know what he has been used to do if he can get any hiring to do. He had better stay there has been hundreds of men left here to go there. A gentleman last week from New South Wales for 150 men, miners, got them all in one day. He could have got as manny [sic] more if he wanted them. The miners is on strike there. They are putting up houses there for the fresh men. I read the whole world is in a bad state at present. There is hundreds selectors here that has been working and saving their money for years gone in the interior of the Colony to take up land is completely ruined through 3 bad seasons. My crops last season was not worth gathering and I hear the crops in England is ruined with wet, but it is for the want of it here. The cattle is dying by hundreds from harvesting no grass. I don’t know how many of mine is dead. We know of one cow. I don’t keep dry cows and young cattle at home, we turn them in the bush. We don’t see them sometimes for 6 months or 12 months. There is a herdsman to look after them for 5 shillings a head a year. But all my neighbours [sic] as lost a good many ….

Charles married Rhoda Dorothy SMITH on 22 Feb 1872 in Foxhow, Victoria, Australia. Rhoda was born in 1850; died in 1948 in Sale, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 10 Dec 1848, Newnham, Gloucestershire, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, On the Green, Rangeworthy, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 13 Dec 1852, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Hannah married Robert RENKIN in 1877. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 30 Mar 1851, On the Green, Rangeworthy, Gloucestershire, England
• Immigration: 13 Dec 1852, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Clara married Charles Neptune WILLIAMS on 10 Apr 1879 in Cambrian Hill, Victoria, Australia. Charles died on 6 Dec 1912 in Broomfield, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 7 Dec 1912 in Creswick Cemetery, Creswick, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married Margaret RENKIN on 19 Apr 1881 in Victoria, Australia. Margaret died on 4 Oct 1944 in Buninyong, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 6 Oct 1944 in Buninyong Cemetery, Buninyong, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 16 Jan 1854, Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Family/Spouse: Thomas NEWTON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 16 Jan 1854, Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Clara married George KELSON on 13 Aug 1864 in Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 16 Jan 1854, Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Thomas married Jane TIJOU on 28 Dec 1869. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 16 Jan 1854, Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Family/Spouse: Joseph WILMOTH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 16 Jan 1854, Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Edward married Mary ARNOLD on 31 Mar 1875. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 16 Jan 1854, Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

John married Annie Mary COCKES on 19 Nov 1868. Annie was born on 28 Feb 1847; died on 22 Sep 1929 in Box Hill, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Sep 1929 in Boroondara Cemetery, Kew, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 16 Jan 1854, Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Family/Spouse: James WRIGLEY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 16 Jan 1854, Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Eleanor married Andrew Edward SHAW on 1 Nov 1878 in Richmond, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1881, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England

Notes:

1881 Census:
John, married, age 59, living at Parliament St, Stroud, working as a general labourer, born Kingstanley, Gloucestershire.
Beata, wife, age 55, born Horsley, Gloucestershire.
John, son, age 15, general labourer, born Stroud.