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CLEMENTS Family MALOJA

In the 1950's Harry & Dorothy were both members of the Albany Light Opera company and son Raymond was well known at the time as a dance...

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CONNOLLY, John 1829 SULPHUR

Pte. of the 63 Regiment. Married Mary Spice 1831, died aged 52 yrs - killed after being thrown from his horse. Buried Upper Swan - All Saints...

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CHRISTMASS, George 1829 CALISTA

George (aged 31) and Elizabeth arrived in 1829 with four of their children. The family became pioneer settlers in the new harsh environment of the...

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COCKMAN, James 1829 CALISTA

Arrived WA as indentured servant to George Leake. Married Mary Ann Roper 18/03/1830. 1837 moved to Perth 1852 moved to Wanneroo. Worked for George...

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COUSINS, Ann Catherine 1829 GILMORE

Daughter of Lieut. John Cousins of the East India Maritime Service. She married George Shenton in 1838 and they had eleven children, including Sir...

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CRANE Family 1829 GILMORE

John Benjamin Crane, wife Elizabeth and four children. Youngest daughter Sarah Ann married Henry Tichbon 26/05/1849 (see Tichbon family arrived...

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COOKE, John Taylor 1829 LOTUS

Carpenter, builder & contractor. Worked in Albany early 1830's. Selected land at 'Katrine' near Northam. Imported first steam mill &...

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CRIDDLE (CRITTAL), William 1829 CAROLINE

William (many different spellings of his surname - see publication, “William & Elizabeth Criddle” by Roy Criddle) was an indentured servant...

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COOK, Thomas George 1830 ROCKINGHAM

1838 employed as a servant to John Hancock, farmer, Toodyay. Married Cecilia Nichilson (widow), who was born 1819. Had 11 children. 1840's...

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COOPER, Joseph & Elizabeth 1830 WARRIOR

Granted 640 acres in the Murray district. Built a mill at Yunderup, still standing. Joseph died by accident when his bullock cart wheel passed...

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COWCHER, Dr GSF & Family 1830 MEDINA

First settled and set up Dr's practice in Fremantle, then too up land in Guildford, several months later. Sons ventured south farming land near...

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CLARKSON, Michael 1830 TRANBY

A member of the first group of Methodists to arrive in WA. Farmed mainly in York and Toodyay. More details available from The Tranby Clarkson a...

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CURTIS, Anthony B 1830 MEDINA

Son of William & Mary. Joined the Royal Navy at age 12. Worked his passage as a steward on the 'Medina'. Established himself as a ship owner...

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COATES, Jane Eliza 1834 JAMES PATTISON

Jane-Eliza Coates (1821-1872) and brother William (both orphans) arrived on the same boat as Governor Stirling and she subsequently worked for him...

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CHAPMAN, Thomas George 1835 GIRAFFE

Worked as an apprentice to Lt. Henry Bull in Upper Swan, and later as a Shepherd in the Leschenault area near Bunbury. Gradually acquired own...

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CURTIS, Mary 1835 FANNY

Born in England, Mary Bishop married William Curtis on 29/9/1782 at St James Westminster. William, a carpenter, died when their five children were...

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CURTIS, Poll Susannah Eliza 1835 FANNY

The Back Family were Swan River Pioneers. Poll Curtis is the wife of Edward George Back.

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COOK, Solomon 1840 MAYFLOWER

Jumped off American whaling ship Mayflower. Helped build vessels 'Chance', 'Vulcan', 'Emma Sherratt' & 'Fairy'. The 'Fairy' vessel controversy...

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CAPORN, Samuel & Ann 1842 SIMON TAYLOR

On the ship Samuel was responsible for 18 Pankhurst boys and was paid 5 gold sovereigns. The journey took 111 days direct from London. The barque...

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CAPORN, Edward 1842 SIMON TAYLOR

Came to Fremantle with his mother & father - Samuel & Anne Caporn and other siblings.

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CAPORN Family 1842 SIMON TAYLOR

Samuel & Anne arrived with their 9 children, Sarah, Catherine, Elizabeth, Frederick, William, Henry, Edward, James & Louisa. Cecila was...

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CATHOLIC PRIESTS OF PERTH 1846 ELIZABETH

In 1843 the first two Catholic Priests Brady and Joostens arrived in Albany. In 1846 28 missionaries including eight priests arrived in Fremantle...

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CHURCHILL, Elizabeth 1849 MARY

Accompanied family as nursemaid. Married Haycock James HUTTON, shoemaker, 24/01/1850. Relocated to Busselton farm with infant Caroline....

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CRAIG, Sam & Mary 1850 SOPHIA

Built the Castle Hotel in York. Owned hotels in Beverly & Cossack. Town councillor. His family owned & ran the Castle Hotel until 1995...

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CARTER, William 1850 SCINDIAN

Convict no. 8 Age 24 Single Offence: Horse Dealing Convicted 18.10.1847, Sentence 15 years. Religion Protestant. Married Lucy Nash 7.2.1853....

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COCKRAM, Richard & Betsy 1850 SOPHIA

Elizabeth Cockram (nee Buckingham) her two brothers, (Thomas & John) & their families travelled together from Devon. Richard Cockram...

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CREAM, Timothy & Maryanne 1850 SOPHIA

Timothy's first employment in Australia was in the building of Fremantle goal. The family eventually settled in Geraldton where they farmed.

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COOK, Ann 1850 SOPHIA

(See Thomas Abbs Cook). Nee Harmer, daughter of James Harmer and Sarah (nee Weldon)

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COOK, Emma 1850 SOPHIA

In 1857, departed to Victoria with father and mother, Thomas Abbs and Ann, brothers Robert and John. Married Charles Farmer in Victoria, 1888. One...

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COOK, Harriet 1850 SOPHIA

Also known as Hannah.

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COOK, John 1850 SOPHIA

Married Esther Pitches, with whom he had 9 children. In 1857 migrated to Victoria with his father and mother, Thomas Abbs and Ann, brother Robert...

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COOK, Mary A 1850 SOPHIA

Eldest daughter of Thomas Abbs and Ann (nee Harmer). In 1853, Fremantle, married John Tapper (1831/1895), son of Daniel and Ann. Children, John (b...

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COOK, Robert G 1850 SOPHIA

After 7 years in WA, moved to Victoria with his parents Thomas Abbs and Ann, brother John and sister Emma. Married Martha Woods in Victoria in...

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COOK, Thomas A 1850 SOPHIA

Thomas and his wife Ann (nee Harmer) and their six children initially settled in Perth. A seventh child was born after their arrival. In 1887...

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COOK, Thomas A (Jnr) 1850 SOPHIA

Married Honora Rea (b 1829 Ire) in 1857, raising 8 children, 4 boys & 4 girls with DOB's between 1860 and 1872.

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CORNELLY, Farrell & Bridget 1852 WILLIAM JARDINE

Brigid & Farrell Cornelly migrated to Australia from Ireland. Farrell was a member of the Pensioner Guard. The family settled in Port Gregory...

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COKER, Joseph & Elizabeth 1852 WILL WATCH

Joseph Palmer Coker & Elizabeth Coker (Hyman) from Devon, England arrived in Fremantle in 1852 on “Will Watch” with children Harriet,...

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CONNELL, Denis 1853 PHOEBE DUNBAR

Christened 12/11/1832. Parents William Connell and Margaret Barrett. Convicted of stealing at the age of 20. Sent to WA for a 7 year jail term....

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COONAN, Thomas & Mary 1853 TRAVANCORE

Given a parcel of land to farm by the Swan Colony plus a ticket of leave man to help farm the land

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COVERLEY, William 1853 PYRENEES

William Coverley, a 27 year old English labourer was sentenced on the 6 April 1850 to be transported to the Swan River Colony for the offence of...

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CASTLE, Thomas Henry 1853 PYRENEES

Thomas H Castle married Mary McConnell at Busselton 15/06/1856. The couple settled on land at Upper Capel via Kirup in 1862 and named it...

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CRONIN, Patrick & Family 1855 BERKSHIRE

Bricklayer by trade. Enrolled Pensioner Guard, stationed at Canning as a Police Constable in charge of convict road parties. Died at son's...

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COOPER, George & Sarah 1857 CITY OF BRISTOL 293
CONNORS, Catherine 1859 WEST AUSTRALIAN

Married John Wilks.

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COSTELLO, William 1865 RACEHORSE

Migrated as an enrolled pensioner guard. Married with family. Formerly a private in Royal Canadian Rifles. Previously embarked for Fremantle on...

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CAESAR, Frederick 1871 STRATHMORE

Frederick was the Publican for the Pier Hotel in Cliff Street when he settled, then the Emerald Isle which became the Hotel Orient in High Street...

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CAVE, Annie 1876 DAYLIGHT 259
CRAWLEY, Philip H 1881 LADY DOUGLAS

Rev Philip Henry Crawley was sent to Perth to be the Pastor for Trinity Church, St Georges Terrace, Perth.

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COOKE, R & M 1883 HASTINGS 436
COOPER, George Boon 1884 KINGDOM OF SAXONY

His son Henry James Cooper accompanied him.

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