Hender MOUNSTEVEN

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: Abt 10 Sep 1695, St Mabyn, Cornwall, England
• Residence: 26 Jun 1718, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Notes:

MacLean's Deanery of Trigg Minor"
"Trethevy" alias "Trewarthevy".
William Hutton conveyed Trevethy to Digory Froad of St Mabyn, yeoman, in papers dated 2nd and 3rd October 1704.
Digory Froad being thus seized in fee, by his will dated 7th November 1709, devised to his daughter and heir at law, Elizabeth Froad, all his goods,lands, etc. The said Elizabeth Froad married Hender Mounsteven of Lancarfe, Gent.
From Hender Mounsteven the premises descended to his grandson, John Mounsteven, who, by indentures of lease and release dated respectively 10th and11th May 1786, conveyed the same to his son and heir Hender Mounsteven, who by deed dated 6th January in the following year [1787], sold the same toSamuel West.

Hender married Elizabeth FROAD about 26 Jun 1717 in Helland, Cornwall, England. Elizabeth (daughter of Digory FROAD and Judith KENT) was born about 1697 in St Mabyn, Cornwall, England; died before 1767. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: Abt 24 May 1719, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

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• Baptism: Abt 10 Oct 1720, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
• Residence: 21 Sep 1766, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England

Notes:

Will, 30 October 1800:
I Hender Mounsteven of the Parish of Little Petherick, in the County of Cornwall, Clerk, being weak in body but sound of mind and memory and understanding do make and ordain this my Will and Testament in form and manner following. Viz. I resign my Soul to that Almighty Being who gave it me hoping to be saved thro’ the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ and I desire that my Body may be Buried in a decent but private manner. As to my worldly goods I dispose of them in the following manner.
Imprimis. I give and bequeath to my eldest son William the sum of five pounds.
Item. I give to my second son John the sum of fifty pounds.
Item. I give to my youngest son Hender the sum of fifty pounds to be paid him annually in such parts as my Executrix hereafter mentioned shall think proper.
Item. I give and bequeath to my eldest daughter Elizabeth the sum of five pounds.
Item. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Mounsteven the interest arising from the sum and sums of money which I die possessed of now laid out in mortgages, bonds and other securities, during the term of her natural life for the maintenance of herself and my four younger children hereinafter mentioned, and I do will and ordain that the said sum and sums of money which I die possessed of (shall after the death of my said wife) be equally divided share and share alike between my four younger children Viz. Hender my youngest son and Mary, Catherine and Ann my youngest daughters. Nevertheless if any or either of my younger children should marry during the life time of my wife, I do ordain that he or she shall receive one hundred pounds at the time of his or her marriage in part of their portion which they are entitles to after the decease of their mother.
I do likewise give and bequeath to my said younger daughters Viz. Mary, Catherine and Ann the plate which I had given me by my sister Saumarez, Viz. two silver candle sticks, two silver salvers and one dozen of silver table spoons to be equally divided between them share and share alike.
And I do constitute and appoint my aforesaid wife Mary Mounsteven the sole Executrix of this my Will and Testament hereby charging her with the payment of all my just debts and dues and the legacy heretofore mentioned.
And I do likewise appoint the Revd. Charles Prideaux Brune, the Revd. William Sanders and Thomas Rawlings Esq. as Trustees over my said younger children.
I declare this to be my last Will and Testament whereunto I now set my hand and seal the 30th day of October 1800.
Signed Hender Mounsteven L. L.

Catherine married Thomas SAUMAREZ about 1740. Thomas (son of Matthew (de Sausmarez) SAUMAREZ and Anne DURRELL) was born on 20 Apr 1720 in St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands; died on 21 Sep 1766 in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: Abt 7 May 1722, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

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• Baptism: Abt 29 Jul 1723, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

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• Baptism: Abt 9 Jan 1727, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Notes:

Document in Courtney Library, Royal Institution of Cornwall:
Land sale, 1775. Thomas Mounsteven. Mentions his daughter Elizabeth, age 8; Ann Lewis, now Ann Mounsteven, wife of John Mounsteven [his brother];Thomas Nicholas Lewis.
MacLean's Deanery of Trigg Minor"
"Trethevy" alias "Trewarthevy".
William Hutton conveyed Trevethy to Digory Froad of St Mabyn, yeoman, in papers dated 2nd and 3rd October 1704.
Digory Froad being thus seized in fee, by his will dated 7th November 1709, devised to his daughter and heir at law, Elizabeth Froad, all his goods,lands, etc. The said Elizabeth Froad married Hender Mounsteven of Lancarfe, Gent.
From Hender Mounsteven the premises descended to his grandson, John Mounsteven, who, by indentures of lease and release dated respectively 10thand11th May 1786, conveyed the same to his son and heir Hender Mounsteven, who by deed dated 6th January in the following year [1787], sold the sameto Samuel West.

John married Ann LEWIS on 10 Dec 1760 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England. Ann died in 1785 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England; was buried in 1785 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: Abt 14 Oct 1728, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

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Alumni Cantabrigiensis:
Admitted pensioner at Pembroke, Oct 7, 1747. Son of Hender, of Bodmin, Cornwall, Esq. Matriculated 1748; B.A. 1752. Incorporated at Oxford,1752;M.A. (Oxford) 1755; B.D. 1766. Fellow of Exeter College, 1752-76. Admitted to practice medicine, 1792. Rector of Little Petherick, Cornwall,1782. Died 1812.

Alumni Oxonienses:
Hender, of Pembroke Hall, Cambridge (B.A. 1752), fourth son of Hender M., of Bodmin, Cornwall, gent. Incorporated from Exeter College 30 June (or11July) 1752, aged 22; fellow 1752-76, M.A. 18 April 1755, B.D. 9 July 1766, admitted to practice medicine 11 July 1792, rector of Little Petherick (St Petrock Minor), Cornwall, 1782, died in 1812. See Boase 105.

Register of Exeter College:
Hender Mounsteven (4 son of Hender, d. 1774), b. Bodmin, bap. 1729, M. 30 June 1752, Corn. 1752, vacated by marriage 1776; incorp. as B.A.fromPembroke Hall, Camb. 11 July 1752; M.A. 18 April 1755; B.D. 9 July 1766; adm. to practise medicine 11 July 1792; elected Curate of Merton, Oxon 5Oct 1754 for the next year; Rector of Little Petherick, Cornwall in 1782, d. 1812; Collecteana. Cornubiensis 599.

Moyle's Biographical Notes:
(Fourth son of Hender Mounsteven of Bodmin who died in 1774). Died Bodmin. Baptised 1729; Matriculated from Exeter College, Oxford 30 June 1752, age22; Cornish Fellow of Exeter College 30 June 1752, vacated by marriage 1776; incorporated as B.A. from Pembroke Hall, Cambridge 11 July 1752;M.A.18 April 1755; B.D. 9 July 1766; admitted to practice in medicine 11 July 1792; Curate of Merton, Oxford, 5 October 1754 for the next year; Rectorof Little Petherick or St Petroc Minor 1782. Died 1812.

Will, 30 October 1800:
I Hender Mounsteven of the Parish of Little Petherick, in the County of Cornwall, Clerk, being weak in body but sound of mind and memory and understanding do make and ordain this my Will and Testament in form and manner following. Viz. I resign my Soul to that Almighty Being who gave it me hoping to be saved thro’ the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ and I desire that my Body may be Buried in a decent but private manner. As to my worldly goods I dispose of them in the following manner.
Imprimis. I give and bequeath to my eldest son William the sum of five pounds.
Item. I give to my second son John the sum of fifty pounds.
Item. I give to my youngest son Hender the sum of fifty pounds to be paid him annually in such parts as my Executrix hereafter mentioned shall think proper.
Item. I give and bequeath to my eldest daughter Elizabeth the sum of five pounds.
Item. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Mounsteven the interest arising from the sum and sums of money which I die possessed of now laid out in mortgages, bonds and other securities, during the term of her natural life for the maintenance of herself and my four younger children hereinafter mentioned, and I do will and ordain that the said sum and sums of money which I die possessed of (shall after the death of my said wife) be equally divided share and share alike between my four younger children Viz. Hender my youngest son and Mary, Catherine and Ann my youngest daughters. Nevertheless if any or either of my younger children should marry during the life time of my wife, I do ordain that he or she shall receive one hundred pounds at the time of his or her marriage in part of their portion which they are entitles to after the decease of their mother.
I do likewise give and bequeath to my said younger daughters Viz. Mary, Catherine and Ann the plate which i had given me by my sister Saumarez, Viz. two silver candle sticks, two silver salvers and one dozen of silver table spoons to be equally divided between them share and share alike.
And I do constitute and appoint my aforesaid wife Mary Mounsteven the sole Executrix of this my Will and Testament hereby charging her with the payment of all my just debts and dues and the legacy heretofore mentioned.
And I do likewise appoint the Revd. Charles Prideaux Brune, the Revd. William Sanders and Thomas Rawlings Esq. as Trustees over my said younger children.
I declare this to be my last Will and Testament whereunto I now set my hand and seal the 30th day of October 1800.
Signed Hender Mounsteven L. L.

Hender married Mary HOSKIN about 1773. Mary (daughter of Unknown HOSKIN and Unknown UNKNOWN) was born about 1745; died on 30 Aug 1831 in Trencreek, St Columb Minor, Cornwall, England; was buried on 3 Sep 1831 in St Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: Abt 30 Oct 1733, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Notes:

Document in Courtney Library, Royal Institution of Cornwall:
Land sale, 1775. Thomas Mounsteven. Mentions his daughter Elizabeth, age 8; Ann Lewis, now Ann Mounsteven, wife of John Mounsteven [hisbrother];Thomas Nicholas Lewis.

Bailey's Western & Midland Directory 1783
Mounsteven, Thomas - Attorney.

Thomas married Elizabeth BINNICK on 6 May 1766 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England. Elizabeth died on 13 Jun 1798 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England; was buried on 16 Jun 1798 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: 9 Dec 1762, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

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

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• Baptism: 11 Sep 1764, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Cottage next to Vicarage, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Notes:

MacLean's Deanery of Trigg Minor"
"Trethevy" alias "Trewarthevy".
William Hutton conveyed Trevethy to Digory Froad of St Mabyn, yeoman, in papers dated 2nd and 3rd October 1704.
Digory Froad being thus seized in fee, by his will dated 7th November 1709, devised to his daughter and heir at law, Elizabeth Froad, all his goods,lands, etc. The said Elizabeth Froad married Hender Mounsteven of Lancarfe, Gent.
From Hender Mounsteven the premises descended to his grandson, John Mounsteven, who, by indentures of lease and release dated respectively 10thand11th May 1786, conveyed the same to his son and heir Hender Mounsteven, who by deed dated 6th January in the following year [1787], sold the sameto Samuel West.

Hender married Mary BENNETT on 21 Jan 1788 in St Kew, Cornwall, England. Mary (daughter of Joseph BENNETT and Jane GRIGG) was born about 1768 in St Kew, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: 25 Jul 1766, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

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• Baptism: 16 Jun 1768, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

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• Baptism: 22 May 1770, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

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• Baptism: 14 Jan 1774, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

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• Baptism: 11 Dec 1773, Little Petherick, Cornwall, England
• Residence: 3 Apr 1824, St Columb Major, Cornwall, England

Notes:

On 10th November 1810, their three children - Eliza, John and Hender - were baptised at the same time at St Just in Roseland. The parish register entry gives their dates of birth also - Eliza was nearly 5, John was 3 and Hender almost 6 months of age. They may have still been living in St Columb Major as the parish register entry reads "William Mounsteven of St Columb, Surgeon and Frances his wife."

Will, 30 October 1800:
I Hender Mounsteven of the Parish of Little Petherick, in the County of Cornwall, Clerk, being weak in body but sound of mind and memory and understanding do make and ordain this my Will and Testament in form and manner following. Viz. I resign my Soul to that Almighty Being who gave it me hoping to be saved thro’ the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ and I desire that my Body may be Buried in a decent but private manner. As to my worldly goods I dispose of them in the following manner.
Imprimis. I give and bequeath to my eldest son William the sum of five pounds.
Item. I give to my second son John the sum of fifty pounds.
Item. I give to my youngest son Hender the sum of fifty pounds to be paid him annually in such parts as my Executrix hereafter mentioned shall think proper.
Item. I give and bequeath to my eldest daughter Elizabeth the sum of five pounds.
Item. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Mounsteven the interest arising from the sum and sums of money which I die possessed of now laid out in mortgages, bonds and other securities, during the term of her natural life for the maintenance of herself and my four younger children hereinafter mentioned, and I do will and ordain that the said sum and sums of money which I die possessed of (shall after the death of my said wife) be equally divided share and share alike between my four younger children Viz. Hender my youngest son and Mary, Catherine and Ann my youngest daughters. Nevertheless if any or either of my younger children should marry during the life time of my wife, I do ordain that he or she shall receive one hundred pounds at the time of his or her marriage in part of their portion which they are entitles to after the decease of their mother.
I do likewise give and bequeath to my said younger daughters Viz. Mary, Catherine and Ann the plate which i had given me by my sister Saumarez, Viz. two silver candle sticks, two silver salvers and one dozen of silver table spoons to be equally divided between them share and share alike.
And I do constitute and appoint my aforesaid wife Mary Mounsteven the sole Executrix of this my Will and Testament hereby charging her with the payment of all my just debts and dues and the legacy heretofore mentioned.
And I do likewise appoint the Revd. Charles Prideaux Brune, the Revd. William Sanders and Thomas Rawlings Esq. as Trustees over my said younger children.
I declare this to be my last Will and Testament whereunto I now set my hand and seal the 30th day of October 1800.
Signed Hender Mounsteven L. L.

ROYAL CORNWALL GAZETTE, 2 August 1817
TO HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS The Prince of Wales, REGENT Of the United Kingdoms of Great Britain & Ireland. We, the undersigned NOBLEMEN, GENTLEMEN. CLERGY, FREEHOLDERS, and other INHABITANTS of the COUNTY of CORNWALL, feel it to be our Duty to repeat to your ROYAL HIGHNESS the assurances of our loyal and unalterable Attachment; and to express our Indignation at, and Abhorrence of, the late treasonable Attack upon the Sacred Person of your Royal Highness. As faithful Subjects, strongly attached to our PRINCE ; as Englishmen, proud in the possession of a glorious CONSTITUTION: we are as eager to shield the one from Insult and Violence, as we are to protect the other from Innovation or Subversion. At the present momentous Crisis of Public Affairs, we feel ourselves imperiously railed upon by what we owe to our Country, and our Prince, to enter a solemn Protest against the whole Tenor and Substance of an address purporting to be an Address of the “Gentry, Clergy, Freeholders, and other Inhabitants of the County of Cornwall," which appears by the Public Prints to have been resolved upon at a Meeting held at Bodmin, on the eleventh day of March last, by the Individuals then and there assembled. We are anxious to repel from ourselves the charge of Discontent and Insubordination, to which the spirit of its language must necessarily expose us; and to condemn as groundless and absurd, and to disavow with warmth, that wild and feverish sentiment which declares the temporary and short Suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act, to be "a part of a Systematic Conspiracy to overthrow the existing Laws and Constitution, and to establish in their stead, and on their ruins, a despotic and military Government." We have witnessed with sorrow, and contemplated with alarm, a spirit of Disaffection and Treason, pervading many parts of the British Empire, owing its birth to the temporary difficulties and distresses which have oppressed the Agriculture, Manufactures, and Commerce of the Kingdom, and its growth and dissemination, to the artful efforts of designing Traitors, deluded Patriots, and mistaken Reformers. We regard the unanimous Testimony of the Committees of the Lords and Commons as to the existence of these traitorous Conspiracies, as affording to us more than an adequate Proof of their reality, which has been but too well con- firmed by the rash attempts of the Conspirators themselves. Relying, as we do, on the Wisdom and Integrity of the Parliament of this happily united Kingdom, we can neither question the policy, or doubt the necessity, of those measures, which in full and solemn Council, it has thought expedient to adopt ; and which, by a temporary suspension of a part, is intended to ensure the permanent Security of the whole of that fundamental System of Laws, which has so long blessed this happy Land with prosperity, its Government with stability, and its Individuals with a full measure of rational liberty.
Names and Residence.
Francis Paynter, St Columb Major
John P. Paynter, R.N., St Columb Major
Charles H. Paynter, St Columb Major
William Mounsteven, Surgeon, St Columb Major

"Bennets of Tresillian"
Mr Mounsteven is mentioned several times in 1819 in St Columb connected with Francis Paynter, solicitor.
Also in 1822 as a doctor attending a sick newly-born baby belonging to Elizabeth Paynter (Bennet) and Francis Camborne Paynter.

William married Fanny Hicks SMITH on 10 Oct 1799 in St Columb Major, Cornwall, England. Fanny (daughter of William SMITH and Frances UNKNOWN) was born about 1769 in Flushing, Cornwall, England; died on 23 Mar 1852 in Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall, England; was buried on 27 Mar 1852 in St Columb Major, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: 26 Sep 1776, Little Petherick, Cornwall, England

Notes:

Will, 30 October 1800:
I Hender Mounsteven of the Parish of Little Petherick, in the County of Cornwall, Clerk, being weak in body but sound of mind and memory and understanding do make and ordain this my Will and Testament in form and manner following. Viz. I resign my Soul to that Almighty Being who gave it me hoping to be saved thro’ the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ and I desire that my Body may be Buried in a decent but private manner. As to my worldly goods I dispose of them in the following manner.
Imprimis. I give and bequeath to my eldest son William the sum of five pounds.
Item. I give to my second son John the sum of fifty pounds.
Item. I give to my youngest son Hender the sum of fifty pounds to be paid him annually in such parts as my Executrix hereafter mentioned shall think proper.
Item. I give and bequeath to my eldest daughter Elizabeth the sum of five pounds.
Item. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Mounsteven the interest arising from the sum and sums of money which I die possessed of now laid out in mortgages, bonds and other securities, during the term of her natural life for the maintenance of herself and my four younger children hereinafter mentioned, and I do will and ordain that the said sum and sums of money which I die possessed of (shall after the death of my said wife) be equally divided share and share alike between my four younger children Viz. Hender my youngest son and Mary, Catherine and Ann my youngest daughters. Nevertheless if any or either of my younger children should marry during the life time of my wife, I do ordain that he or she shall receive one hundred pounds at the time of his or her marriage in part of their portion which they are entitles to after the decease of their mother.
I do likewise give and bequeath to my said younger daughters Viz. Mary, Catherine and Ann the plate which i had given me by my sister Saumarez, Viz. two silver candle sticks, two silver salvers and one dozen of silver table spoons to be equally divided between them share and share alike.
And I do constitute and appoint my aforesaid wife Mary Mounsteven the sole Executrix of this my Will and Testament hereby charging her with the payment of all my just debts and dues and the legacy heretofore mentioned.
And I do likewise appoint the Revd. Charles Prideaux Brune, the Revd. William Sanders and Thomas Rawlings Esq. as Trustees over my said younger children.
I declare this to be my last Will and Testament whereunto I now set my hand and seal the 30th day of October 1800.
Signed Hender Mounsteven L. L.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Newquay, Cornwall, England

Notes:

Will, 30 October 1800:
I Hender Mounsteven of the Parish of Little Petherick, in the County of Cornwall, Clerk, being weak in body but sound of mind and memory and understanding do make and ordain this my Will and Testament in form and manner following. Viz. I resign my Soul to that Almighty Being who gave it me hoping to be saved thro’ the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ and I desire that my Body may be Buried in a decent but private manner. As to my worldly goods I dispose of them in the following manner.
Imprimis. I give and bequeath to my eldest son William the sum of five pounds.
Item. I give to my second son John the sum of fifty pounds.
Item. I give to my youngest son Hender the sum of fifty pounds to be paid him annually in such parts as my Executrix hereafter mentioned shall think proper.
Item. I give and bequeath to my eldest daughter Elizabeth the sum of five pounds.
Item. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Mounsteven the interest arising from the sum and sums of money which I die possessed of now laid out in mortgages, bonds and other securities, during the term of her natural life for the maintenance of herself and my four younger children hereinafter mentioned, and I do will and ordain that the said sum and sums of money which I die possessed of (shall after the death of my said wife) be equally divided share and share alike between my four younger children Viz. Hender my youngest son and Mary, Catherine and Ann my youngest daughters. Nevertheless if any or either of my younger children should marry during the life time of my wife, I do ordain that he or she shall receive one hundred pounds at the time of his or her marriage in part of their portion which they are entitles to after the decease of their mother.
I do likewise give and bequeath to my said younger daughters Viz. Mary, Catherine and Ann the plate which i had given me by my sister Saumarez, Viz. two silver candle sticks, two silver salvers and one dozen of silver table spoons to be equally divided between them share and share alike.
And I do constitute and appoint my aforesaid wife Mary Mounsteven the sole Executrix of this my Will and Testament hereby charging her with the payment of all my just debts and dues and the legacy heretofore mentioned.
And I do likewise appoint the Revd. Charles Prideaux Brune, the Revd. William Sanders and Thomas Rawlings Esq. as Trustees over my said younger children.
I declare this to be my last Will and Testament whereunto I now set my hand and seal the 30th day of October 1800.
Signed Hender Mounsteven L. L.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 2 Jul 1778, Little Petherick, Cornwall, England

Notes:

Will, 30 October 1800:
I Hender Mounsteven of the Parish of Little Petherick, in the County of Cornwall, Clerk, being weak in body but sound of mind and memory and understanding do make and ordain this my Will and Testament in form and manner following. Viz. I resign my Soul to that Almighty Being who gave it me hoping to be saved thro’ the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ and I desire that my Body may be Buried in a decent but private manner. As to my worldly goods I dispose of them in the following manner.
Imprimis. I give and bequeath to my eldest son William the sum of five pounds.
Item. I give to my second son John the sum of fifty pounds.
Item. I give to my youngest son Hender the sum of fifty pounds to be paid him annually in such parts as my Executrix hereafter mentioned shall think proper.
Item. I give and bequeath to my eldest daughter Elizabeth the sum of five pounds.
Item. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Mounsteven the interest arising from the sum and sums of money which I die possessed of now laid out in mortgages, bonds and other securities, during the term of her natural life for the maintenance of herself and my four younger children hereinafter mentioned, and I do will and ordain that the said sum and sums of money which I die possessed of (shall after the death of my said wife) be equally divided share and share alike between my four younger children Viz. Hender my youngest son and Mary, Catherine and Ann my youngest daughters. Nevertheless if any or either of my younger children should marry during the life time of my wife, I do ordain that he or she shall receive one hundred pounds at the time of his or her marriage in part of their portion which they are entitles to after the decease of their mother.
I do likewise give and bequeath to my said younger daughters Viz. Mary, Catherine and Ann the plate which i had given me by my sister Saumarez, Viz. two silver candle sticks, two silver salvers and one dozen of silver table spoons to be equally divided between them share and share alike.
And I do constitute and appoint my aforesaid wife Mary Mounsteven the sole Executrix of this my Will and Testament hereby charging her with the payment of all my just debts and dues and the legacy heretofore mentioned.
And I do likewise appoint the Revd. Charles Prideaux Brune, the Revd. William Sanders and Thomas Rawlings Esq. as Trustees over my said younger children.
I declare this to be my last Will and Testament whereunto I now set my hand and seal the 30th day of October 1800.
Signed Hender Mounsteven L. L.

Ann married William TINNEY on 21 Jun 1804 in Crantock, Cornwall, England. William (son of William TINNEY and Wife of William TINNEY) was born before 16 Aug 1774; died in Apr 1833 in St Columb Minor, Cornwall, England; was buried on 20 Apr 1833 in St Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Baptism: 9 Jun 1780, Little Petherick, Cornwall, England

Notes:

Will, 30 October 1800:
I Hender Mounsteven of the Parish of Little Petherick, in the County of Cornwall, Clerk, being weak in body but sound of mind and memory and understanding do make and ordain this my Will and Testament in form and manner following. Viz. I resign my Soul to that Almighty Being who gave it me hoping to be saved thro’ the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ and I desire that my Body may be Buried in a decent but private manner. As to my worldly goods I dispose of them in the following manner.
Imprimis. I give and bequeath to my eldest son William the sum of five pounds.
Item. I give to my second son John the sum of fifty pounds.
Item. I give to my youngest son Hender the sum of fifty pounds to be paid him annually in such parts as my Executrix hereafter mentioned shall think proper.
Item. I give and bequeath to my eldest daughter Elizabeth the sum of five pounds.
Item. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Mounsteven the interest arising from the sum and sums of money which I die possessed of now laid out in mortgages, bonds and other securities, during the term of her natural life for the maintenance of herself and my four younger children hereinafter mentioned, and I do will and ordain that the said sum and sums of money which I die possessed of (shall after the death of my said wife) be equally divided share and share alike between my four younger children Viz. Hender my youngest son and Mary, Catherine and Ann my youngest daughters. Nevertheless if any or either of my younger children should marry during the life time of my wife, I do ordain that he or she shall receive one hundred pounds at the time of his or her marriage in part of their portion which they are entitles to after the decease of their mother.
I do likewise give and bequeath to my said younger daughters Viz. Mary, Catherine and Ann the plate which i had given me by my sister Saumarez, Viz. two silver candle sticks, two silver salvers and one dozen of silver table spoons to be equally divided between them share and share alike.
And I do constitute and appoint my aforesaid wife Mary Mounsteven the sole Executrix of this my Will and Testament hereby charging her with the payment of all my just debts and dues and the legacy heretofore mentioned.
And I do likewise appoint the Revd. Charles Prideaux Brune, the Revd. William Sanders and Thomas Rawlings Esq. as Trustees over my said younger children.
I declare this to be my last Will and Testament whereunto I now set my hand and seal the 30th day of October 1800.
Signed Hender Mounsteven L. L.

Notes:

Will, 30 October 1800:
I Hender Mounsteven of the Parish of Little Petherick, in the County of Cornwall, Clerk, being weak in body but sound of mind and memory and understanding do make and ordain this my Will and Testament in form and manner following. Viz. I resign my Soul to that Almighty Being who gave it me hoping to be saved thro’ the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ and I desire that my Body may be Buried in a decent but private manner. As to my worldly goods I dispose of them in the following manner.
Imprimis. I give and bequeath to my eldest son William the sum of five pounds.
Item. I give to my second son John the sum of fifty pounds.
Item. I give to my youngest son Hender the sum of fifty pounds to be paid him annually in such parts as my Executrix hereafter mentioned shall think proper.
Item. I give and bequeath to my eldest daughter Elizabeth the sum of five pounds.
Item. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Mounsteven the interest arising from the sum and sums of money which I die possessed of now laid out in mortgages, bonds and other securities, during the term of her natural life for the maintenance of herself and my four younger children hereinafter mentioned, and I do will and ordain that the said sum and sums of money which I die possessed of (shall after the death of my said wife) be equally divided share and share alike between my four younger children Viz. Hender my youngest son and Mary, Catherine and Ann my youngest daughters. Nevertheless if any or either of my younger children should marry during the life time of my wife, I do ordain that he or she shall receive one hundred pounds at the time of his or her marriage in part of their portion which they are entitles to after the decease of their mother.
I do likewise give and bequeath to my said younger daughters Viz. Mary, Catherine and Ann the plate which i had given me by my sister Saumarez, Viz. two silver candle sticks, two silver salvers and one dozen of silver table spoons to be equally divided between them share and share alike.
And I do constitute and appoint my aforesaid wife Mary Mounsteven the sole Executrix of this my Will and Testament hereby charging her with the payment of all my just debts and dues and the legacy heretofore mentioned.
And I do likewise appoint the Revd. Charles Prideaux Brune, the Revd. William Sanders and Thomas Rawlings Esq. as Trustees over my said younger children.
I declare this to be my last Will and Testament whereunto I now set my hand and seal the 30th day of October 1800.
Signed Hender Mounsteven L. L.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 22 Sep 1785, Little Petherick, Cornwall, England

Notes:

Will, 30 October 1800:
I Hender Mounsteven of the Parish of Little Petherick, in the County of Cornwall, Clerk, being weak in body but sound of mind and memory and understanding do make and ordain this my Will and Testament in form and manner following. Viz. I resign my Soul to that Almighty Being who gave it me hoping to be saved thro’ the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ and I desire that my Body may be Buried in a decent but private manner. As to my worldly goods I dispose of them in the following manner.
Imprimis. I give and bequeath to my eldest son William the sum of five pounds.
Item. I give to my second son John the sum of fifty pounds.
Item. I give to my youngest son Hender the sum of fifty pounds to be paid him annually in such parts as my Executrix hereafter mentioned shall think proper.
Item. I give and bequeath to my eldest daughter Elizabeth the sum of five pounds.
Item. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Mounsteven the interest arising from the sum and sums of money which I die possessed of now laid out in mortgages, bonds and other securities, during the term of her natural life for the maintenance of herself and my four younger children hereinafter mentioned, and I do will and ordain that the said sum and sums of money which I die possessed of (shall after the death of my said wife) be equally divided share and share alike between my four younger children Viz. Hender my youngest son and Mary, Catherine and Ann my youngest daughters. Nevertheless if any or either of my younger children should marry during the life time of my wife, I do ordain that he or she shall receive one hundred pounds at the time of his or her marriage in part of their portion which they are entitles to after the decease of their mother.
I do likewise give and bequeath to my said younger daughters Viz. Mary, Catherine and Ann the plate which i had given me by my sister Saumarez, Viz. two silver candle sticks, two silver salvers and one dozen of silver table spoons to be equally divided between them share and share alike.
And I do constitute and appoint my aforesaid wife Mary Mounsteven the sole Executrix of this my Will and Testament hereby charging her with the payment of all my just debts and dues and the legacy heretofore mentioned.
And I do likewise appoint the Revd. Charles Prideaux Brune, the Revd. William Sanders and Thomas Rawlings Esq. as Trustees over my said younger children.
I declare this to be my last Will and Testament whereunto I now set my hand and seal the 30th day of October 1800.
Signed Hender Mounsteven L. L.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 15 May 1767, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Notes:

Document in Courtney Library, Royal Institution of Cornwall:
Land sale, 1775. Thomas Mounsteven. Mentions his daughter Elizabeth, age 8; Ann Lewis, now Ann Mounsteven, wife of John Mounsteven [hisbrother];Thomas Nicholas Lewis.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 3 Nov 1768, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 22 Nov 1770, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Catherine married William James Hughes BREMER on 28 Jan 1798 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 9 Jan 1772, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

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• Baptism: 18 Feb 1773, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Notes:

Not mentioned in his mother Elizabeth's will of 1795.

Mounsteven: Bodmin, Helland, St Kew and Lanlivery, 1794-1849
[Collection of documents in Cornwall Record Office]

1. Hender Mounsteven and Grace: daughter Elizabeth married to Samuel Edwards.

2. A letter mentions Elizabeth and Samuel Edwards, 1823, Chard Somerset, and also mentions a dispute in the Edwards family.

3. A letter written by Grace Mounsteven to her "nephew", 1845, Chard Somerset, and mentions Elizabeth burying her eldest daughter at 25 years ofage.Then lists Caroline 9 years and a 1/4 younger, Martha, Sam. She writes that she is rewriting her will; wants to see Helston again; Edward'sbusinessnot settled yet.

4. A letter written by Elizabeth Edwards to her "cousin", 1849, Chard Somerset. It mentions power of attorney, being back at Helston, herbelovedhusband in practice for 13 years, Caroline and William, the cousin's children.

5. Indenture, 1801 between Hender Mounsteven and Grace, his wife, "Winsor House", Bodmin.

6. Indenture, 1819 Elizabeth Mounsteven of Helston. Settlement made in 1800 between her and her now deceased father Hender.

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

Hender married Grace ROBERTS on 29 Apr 1794 in Helston, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 31 Jan 1775, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Jane married Jonathon SHORT on 20 May 1799 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 12 Feb 1779, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Mary married Alexander MACPHERSON on 22 May 1805 in St Mary Magdalene, Launceston, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 2 Jan 1782, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Ann married Richard WRIGHT on 26 Aug 1802 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 22 Apr 1789, St Kew, Cornwall, England
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Cottage next to Vicarage, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Pound Lane, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Joseph married Mary Ann ROGERS on 28 Oct 1830 in Falmouth, Cornwall, England. Mary died before 1841. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 12 Oct 1790, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Cottage next to Vicarage, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Pound Lane, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
• Census: 7 Apr 1861, Honey St, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
• Census: 2 Apr 1871, South Town, St Petrox, Dartmouth, Devon, England
• Census: 3 Apr 1881, 70 Elsham Rd, Kensington, London, England

Notes:

Mary has an entry in Moyle's Biographical Notes:
Mounsteven, Mary Ann (sister of Major General Mounsteven d. 1879), baptised Bodmin 1790, died 70 Elsham Rd Kensington 4 April 1881, aged 92;marriedat Bodmin 1830 to Captain Digory King R.N.

Mary married Digory KING on 9 Dec 1830 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England. Digory died before 1841. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 10 Aug 1792, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 Feb 1796, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Kingsberry Cottage, Rhind St, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
• Census: 1861, Kingsberry Cottage, Rhind St, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
• Census: 2 Apr 1871, Kingsberry Cottage, Rhind St, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Notes:

Mounsteven Pedigree:
Ensign 1812; Lieutenant 1814; Captain 1838; Major 1854.

Hart's Army List:
48th regiment of Foot (the Northamptonshires). Ensign 1812, Lieutenant 1814, Captain 1838, retired on full pay in 1848.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 6 Aug 1800, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
• Census: 2 Apr 1871, South Town, St Petrox, Dartmouth, Devon, England

Notes:

Entry in Moyle's Biographical Notes:
Mounsteven, William Thomas Blewett [son of Hender Mounsteven married Mary Bennett). Baptised Bodmin 1800; Cornet of 48th Regiment 25 November1813;Lieutenant 1820; Captain 1835; Major 1846; Lieutenant Colonel 20 June 1854; Colonel 1 May 1859; Major General 20 July 1866; retired on fullpay;Staff Officer of pensioners. Died Kingsberry, Bodmin, 3 May 1879, aged 84.

Mounsteven Pedigree:
Ensign 1813; Lieutenant 1820; Captain 1835; Major 1846; Lt-Colonel 1854; Colonel 1859; Major-General 1866.

Hart's Army List:
William was severely wounded at Waterloo. He was in 79th Regiment of Foot (Cameron Highlanders). Ensign 1813, Lieutenant 1820, Captain 1835 andactedas Paymaster from 1836, retired on half pay in 1847.

Mounsteven Pedigree lists several other children - 6 sons

William married Emily WOODFORD in 1836. Emily (daughter of Francis WOODFORD and Wife of Francis WOODFORD) was born about 1818 in Sherbourne, Dorset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 22 Jan 1806, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 22 Feb 1811, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Rhind St, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 29 Jan 1812, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Pound Lane, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
• Census: 7 Apr 1861, Honey St, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 17 Apr 1801, St Columb Major, Cornwall, England
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Fore St, St Columb Major, Cornwall, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Carloggas Village, Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall, England
• Residence: 7 Oct 1851, Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall, England
• Census: 7 Apr 1861, Cottage, Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall, England

William married Anna Maria KENNEDY on 7 Oct 1851 in Lanherne Chapel (Roman Catholic), St Columb Major, Cornwall, England. Anna was born about 1811 in Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 11 Jun 1802, St Columb Major, Cornwall, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 17 Jun 1805, St Columb Major, Cornwall, England
• Residence: 9 Sep 1823, St Columb Major, Cornwall, England
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Mylor Downs, Mylor, Cornwall, England
• Immigration: 14 Jan 1842, Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Immigration.
They came to Australia in 1842 on board the "Samuel Boddington". Mary must have been pregnant, as her baby, Charles Boddington was born on the 5th January, 7 days before their landing in Melbourne. The baby's middle name was taken from the name of the ship - Charles Boddington Paynter. He was christened 3 days later, but there is no record of him after that.

Edward Bristow was also on board the same boat, so Mary would have met him then. He was 15 years younger than her. They claimed to have married in1843 or 1847 and Mary's 2 children - William and Eliza- were born in 1843 and 1847 in Collingwood (where Edward was also living). They were baptised as Paynters with Thomas named as their father, but were later known as Bristow, so perhaps they were Edward's children after all.

They moved to Warrnambool in 1848/49 and had another child, John, in 1850, born there. Mary took William and Eliza to Warrnambool with her and Edward, but all her other children, (James, Henry, John and Francis) who were the only ones still alive, went with Thomas to Carngham. Another daughter Mary must have stayed in Melbourne as she married Francis Ford there in 1853, but then they also moved to Warrnambool.
Thomas claimed in his will that he had not seen his wife for 20 years, so they must have still been legally married.

On Mary's death certificate her children are listed as:
1st marriage
Thomas William (dec.)
James Camborne 59
Mary (dec.)
Henry Mounsteven (dec.)
John Edward 62
George (dec.)
Francis (dec.)
2nd marriage
William (dec.)
Eliza (dec.)
John 35

Mary married Thomas Francis PAYNTER on 9 Sep 1823 in St Columb Major, Cornwall, England. Thomas (son of Francis PAYNTER and Margaret PENDER) was born about 1796 in St Columb Major, Cornwall, England; died on 26 Sep 1863 in Carngham, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 28 Sep 1863 in Carngham Cemetery, Carngham, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Edward BRISTOW about 1847 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Edward (son of David BRISTOW and Ann BOTTERILL) was born about 1819 in Gilberdike, Yorkshire, England; died on 11 May 1891 in Merri St, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 12 May 1891 in Warrnambool Cemetery, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 10 Nov 1810, St Just in Roseland, Cornwall, England
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Newquay, Cornwall, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 10 Nov 1810, St Just in Roseland, Cornwall, England
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Newquay, Cornwall, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Village, Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall, England
• Immigration: 12 Apr 1853, Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 28 May 1853, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
• Witness: 28 Sep 1863, Carngham, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1875, Talbot, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1875, Mount Greenock, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1880, Mount Greenock, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1884, Mount Greenock, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1888, Mount Greenock, Victoria, Australia
• Residence: 1891, Mount Greenock, Victoria, Australia

Notes:

Star (Ballarat), Saturday 16 April 1859, page 2:
CATTLE STEALING.
Wm. Henry Shannon and Andrew Dixon pleaded not guilty to an indictment for steal ing certain cattle, the property of John Mountsteven, a dairyman at Buninyong. There was also a count for receiving.
Mr M'Dermott defended the prisoners.
The Crown challenged one of the jurymen, after which the Crown Prosecutor opened the case, Mr Dunne also appearing for the prosecution.
John Mountsteven deposed that he lost 15 head of cattle on Tuesday, 28th December last, among which was a red heifer. He rode about all day in search, and only found some next day. The red heifer was two years old, and red all over save the tail, which was white. The brand was M on the near side of the neck. He produced the horns which she wore, and which he took off her head when he found her head at a hut on Brown's road, about 3 miles from Nelson's waterholes. Knew the prisoners. Went to Dixon's hut with the police who examined the hut and found three large tubs of beef, two bags with beef, the pieces being from different animals. Beef also was found in a camp oven. They also found the heifer's head, unskinned. Both prisoners were there, Shannon only at first, and he said he lived there. Dixon also lived
there. The heifer was a particular pet of his and would answer to her name. He was perfectly certain of her identity. Never sold her. Cross-examined – Dixon is a splitter. The head of the heifer lay at some distance from the hut, and was not concealed at all. They said the skin was not there. Dixon said Shannon bought the heifer for £3 from some one, and that she was shot near there. Did not prosecute one M'Quirk for stealing. I gave evidence under subpoena.
Mary Mountsteven, prosecutor's wife, corroborated as to the identity of the heifer.
James Bolger deposed that he was a stock rider on Brown's run, Ross's Creek. He was out mustering cattle on the 28th December, and saw the prisoners at their hut. He was accompanied by Pedrana and King, and at the hut he found two other men, one a butcher who were calling out for the prisoners. The whip was cracked, and the prisoners came out of the bush in different directions. They told the butcher they did not want any beef as they had bought a heifer that had been shot convenient to the spot.
Witness examined the skin but saw no brand at first, but saw the M afterwards on the neck, Pedrana having said to him "take care that it isn't branded with an M." Prisoners showed the skin which was spread out except the part where the brand was. One of the prisoners said he thought that it was a long Yankee that had shot the heifer, aa he was practising on kangaroos.
His Honor remarked that it might be on the free selection principle.
Witness–Knew the man, bat did not think he was a Yankee.
Cross-examined–The prisoners said, two horsemen had claimed the beast as theirs when it was shot and sold it to them for £3.
One of the prisoners said the skin was unbranded. Could swear it was a heifer skin. Matthew King, a lad, deposed that he was a partner of the butcher King. He corroborated the previous witness.
Prosecutor recalled, said the market price of the heifer was £6.
Thomas M'Guirk deposed that he had seen two men near a beast that had been shot. Could not say who the men were. Conversed with the men, bat could not swear the prisoners were they. About a fortnight ago Shannon came to his hut and asked him if he remembered anything about a bullock affair. Witness said he saw a small beast dead, and two men with it, and a mob of cattle. Shan non said he was one of those men, and was in trouble about the beast, and if witness could swear he saw him pay some money for the beast, it would do him a good deal of good.
Witness said he could not do that as the beast was already dead. Shannon said then, "If you could only let it slip out that we paid £3 for the heifer it would do us good, and I could subpoena you to give evidence. Witness replied he could not, for he had given his address and evidence at the detective office. Witness was arrested last Tuesday week, or 4 or 5 days after the above conversation. Was a dairyman and farmer.
Cross-examined–Patrick Dunne is a dairy man, and is away Port Fairy way. James Irwin was with me when the above conversation took piece. He is here today. Prisoners said they had bought the heifer from a man down the creek. James Irwin exactly corroborated the witness M'Quirk.
Police constable John Kennedy deposed to the arrest of the prisoners, and corroborated the evidence of the prosecutor.
Mrs Dunne called, said she could not take an oath as she was the mother of four children and seven months gone with another. His Honor confessed that he had not heard such an objection raised before.
Mr M'Dermott said it was a frequent objection in Ireland. His Honor–And was the objection sustained by the Judges? Mr M'Dermott–Oh, no, your Honor. The Court generally respected the ladies' objections, and dispensed with their evidence. His Honor asked the witness if her objection arose from danger she feared for her anticipated offspring. Witness–(who appeared to be a not very bright specimen of rural womanhood)–Yes, that's what they told me. His Honor–You fear some harm ? Witness-Yes. His Honor–Would you consider a statement without oath binding on your conscience? Witness–Yes. His Honor–Oh, then that will do. Mr M'Dermott– Oh, I object to that, your Honor. The objection is a physical one and not a moral one. A man might as well object because his arm was broken. Or if your Honor takes her evidence, I beg you will take a note of my objection. Mr M'Creight intimated that he would rather withdraw the witness than have his Honor take a note of the objection. His Honor told the woman her objection was idle and superstitious, and attempted to reason her into willingness to take the oath, but she persisted, and said she would not take the oath unless forced to do so ; but would be willing to do so after her confinement. Mr Dunne remarked that the objection was held to be a serious one in Ireland, and the Crown Prosecutor said that rather than embarrass the Court he would withdraw the witness, and the woman accordingly left the box.
George J. Sheppard, clerk in the Superintendent of Police's office, deposed that he knew M'Guirk. Cross-examined–Shannon was discharged from the police force at the reduction in 1855. He bore a good character. Prisoners' attornies left at the office a description of two persons.
Prosecutor recalled by the jury, the other witnesses being ordered out of court, deposed that the brand M was a capital letter. The witness Bolger recalled, described on a piece of paper the brand.
The witness King recalled, did the same, and the descriptions agreed.
This closed the case for the Crown, and Mr M'Dermott proceeded to address the jury for the defence, dwelling upon the entire absence of all attempts at concealment on the part of the prisoners of the head and skin of the beast alleged to be stolen. It was shown that the heifer was shot, and yet no firearms or bullet mould or ammunition had been spoken of in evidence. All the improbabilities of the story for the prosecution went to confirm the probabilities of the simple account given by the prisoners. M'Guirk had been arrested on suspicion, and him the prisoners declared to be one of the two men from whom they bought the heifer. And where was Dunne, his mate? Why was he not produced? But more : if prisoners were guilty, M'Guirk was just the man to prove it, and yet Shannon had actually aided the detective police in finding out M'Guirk. The case resolved itself into the question whether it was more probable that the prisoners, splitters without horses and guns, had driven the herd of cattle and shot the heifer, or that M'Guirk and his mate, horsemen, and probably with guns too, had driven the herd and shot the heifer.
Robert Frazer called by Mr M'Dermott deposed that he was a slaughterman and had sold the prisoners some beef about the 28th December. Never saw a gun at their hut. Cross-examined–It was a heavy quarter of beef weighing 190 lbs that I left there.
William Clarke deposed that he knew the prisoners and their hut. Was there about the time the heifer was shot, but saw no gun there. The morning the heifer was shot prisoners were working about 250 yards off the road. Heard several shots go off about mid-day, and prisoners were then at work.
Thomas Phillips deposed that he was a cattle dealer on the Cherry Tree Flat. Had had dealings with Shannon for years, and had sold bullocks to him and his mates who slaughtered them at his (witness') place. Knew nothing about their place.
John Winter deposed that he knew the prisoner Dixon. Dixon lived in his employ over 18 months, and was an honest character. Would have a good idea of his roguery had he been a rogue.
John Strongman, a bushman, deposed that he knew prisoners. Never saw a gun or signs of one at their hut. Knew Shannon at home. They were honest hard-working men as far as he knew, he had lent them money and they had repaid him.
This closed the case for the defence, and Mr Dunne having replied for the prosecution, His Honor summed up at considerable length, testing the point of the case on the question whether or not M'Quirk's evidence was veracious. The absence of the man Dunne was to be much regretted, and he exceedingly regretted that, owing to some superstitious feeling, Mrs Dunne had not taken the oath and given some account of his absence. Indeed, he almost regretted that he did not compel her to take her oath, or commit her for contempt of Court; but it appeared that the superstition was a powerful one in Ireland, and he therefore acquiesced in the objection.
The jury retired to consider their verdict, returning into Court with a verdict of not guilty. NOLLE PROSEQUI The Crown entered a nolle prosequi in the case of the Queen v M'Guirk, for cattle stealing, and the prisoner (witness in the previous case) was set at liberty.


Avoca Mail, Friday 24 April 1874, page 2

CHRISTENING OF THE AVOCA HOUNDS.
The afternoon of Wednesday last was the occasion of a joyous little scene at one of the many picturesque spots in the valley at the base of the Pyrenees, that day having been appointed for the ceremonial of naming or christening of the young hounds of the pack taking its name from Avoca. Before the time appointed, 3 o'clock p.m., a goodly number of vehicles and equestrians made the road to Number One Creek quite gay. The day was lovely, a bright sun cheering up the landscape with a soft and yet cool breeze stirring the evergreen, although unquestionably monotonous foliage. On arriving at the destination, the kennels near the beautiful garden of Mr W. H. Ford, who has had the rearing and management of the pack, the proceedings commenced, and the young hounds, which were in splendid condition, and "as clean as pinks," were drafted into a spare kennel in couples at a time and appropriate names given them by ladies who were present, who besides giving a distinct charm to the occasion, seemed highly amused at the novelty of the undertaking. A vocabulary cf names having been looked up, including some well known in the old country, where hunting is a never dying source of genuine enjoyment, such as Rattler, Ran ger, Joy, Merrylass, Riot, Random &c., they were emphatically pronounced as the dogs appeared. It is unnecessary to give the whole of the. titles conferred on the nine and. a half couples, but indispensable to thank the ladies who gracefully and smilingly officiated and these were Mrs Buhlert, Mrs Trevena, Mrs Paten, Mrs McLean, Misses D. and M. Brown, Miss Trevena and Miss Johnstone. Libations of champagne were offered with an appropriate accompaniment of delicious fruit, and when the ceremony was over, and after a stroll in the attractive and well kept garden, and the reading of some lines written for the occasion by Mr J. Cooke, and spoken by him, the party returned to Avoca and other places well pleased with the events of the afternoon. Among those assembled was a thorough old sportsman from the West of England, Mr. Mounsteven, who had gone through many a run in his day, and whose judgment in pronouncing the kennel arrangement to be all that could be desired was not to be disregarded. Now that the season may be said to have fairly commenced, we trust there will be no lukewarmness shewn in supporting the gallant little pack, especially by those who enjpy the health-giving sport. There are of course some who do not understand it, and couldn't join in it if they did, as well as others who make it a point of carping, at anything and every thing, (and amazingly little regard has to be paid to the opinions.of the latter), but, in a somewhat vivid remembrance of genuine benefits conferred on any neighborhood where a pack of hounds is kept at Home, and in all sorts of directions, we trust to see the Avoca hounds long prosper as an institution of the district. We repeat that to the constant care, of Mr Ford, as well as to his experience very much credit is to be attached, and we may be allowed to conclude with a few: of the lines spoken at this very successful christening.—
" Thanks to ladies who gracefully answered the call.
And to Buhlert who keeps up the fun.
And success to the pack, and the Huntsman and all.
To the end of the season begun.
Let us keep to the faith of the country of old,
And rejoice in the heart stirring sounds,
For the love of the good sport can never grew cold,—
So long flourish Avoca Vale Hounds !"

John married Mary Stacey SMITH on 6 Dec 1852 in Stoke Damerel, Devon, England. Mary (daughter of William Stacey SMITH and Mary UNKNOWN) was born about 1827; died on 9 Apr 1883 in Clunes Hospital, Clunes, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 11 Apr 1883 in Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 10 Nov 1810, St Just in Roseland, Cornwall, England
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Newquay, Cornwall, England
• Immigration: 1849, Canada
• Census: 1881, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

They emigrated to Canada in 1849 and took up a land grant first in the village of Coldwater, then sold it and bought a farm of 87 acres just northofthat village. He built a large house and barn and he and Margaret raised 7 children.

1881 Census of Canada:
Medonte, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.
Hender Mountstephen, gentleman, age 65, English, born England, Church of England
Margaret Mountstephen, age 53, English, born England, Church of England
John Mounstephen, lumberer, age 25, English, born Ontario, Church of England
Isabella Mounstephen, age 20, English, born Ontario, Church of England

Hender married Margaret MARTYN on 19 Aug 1847 in St Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. Margaret (daughter of Joseph MARTYN and Wife of Joseph MARTYN) was born before 1826 in Ireland; died in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 22 Mar 1814, St Columb Major, Cornwall, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 19 Apr 1797, Helston, Cornwall, England

Notes:

Mounsteven: Bodmin, Helland, St Kew and Lanlivery, 1794-1849
[Collection of documents in Cornwall Record Office]

1. Hender Mounsteven and Grace: daughter Elizabeth married to Samuel Edwards.

2. A letter mentions Elizabeth and Samuel Edwards, 1823, Chard Somerset, and also mentions a dispute in the Edwards family.

3. A letter written by Grace Mounsteven to her "nephew", 1845, Chard Somerset, and mentions Elizabeth burying her eldest daughter at 25 years of age.Then lists Caroline 9 years and a 1/4 younger, Martha, Sam. She writes that she is rewriting her will; wants to see Helston again; Edward’s business not settled yet.

4. A letter written by Elizabeth Edwards to her "cousin", 1849, Chard Somerset. It mentions power of attorney, being back at Helston, her beloved husband in practice for 13 years, Caroline and William, the cousin's children.

5. Indenture, 1801 between Hender Mounsteven and Grace, his wife, "Winsor House", Bodmin.

6. Indenture, 1819 Elizabeth Mounsteven of Helston. Settlement made in 1800 between her and her now deceased father Hender.

Elizabeth married Samuel EDWARDS on 18 Aug 1819 in Wendron, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 15 May 1799, Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Edward married Elizabeth OLIVER on 15 May 1832 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 26 Feb 1840, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• Residence: 1850, Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia

Thomas married Caroline PEARCE on 6 May 1827 in Falmouth, Cornwall, England. Caroline died on 14 Aug 1884 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]