William Frederic August Rucker

M, #6548, b. 1807, d. 2 Mar 1882
Birth*18071 
Marriage*15 Mar 1828 Spouse: Rebecca Greaves. St John's, Hackney, London, England.2
 
Widower8 May 1850William Frederic August Rucker became a widower upon the death of his wife Rebecca Greaves.3 
Marriage*2 Aug 1851 Spouse: Emily Susan Foster. St Peter's Church, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #M29355.1
 
Marriage-Notice*5 Aug 1851 At St. Peter's Church, on Saturday, the 2nd instant, by the Rev. Samuel Edward Bloomfield, William Frederic Augustus Rucker, Esquire, of this City, Merchant, to Miss Foster, niece of John Watson, Esquire, of Sackville-street, Collingwood, and the Market Square, Merchant.4 
Land-UBeac*abt 1881Selection: PAK-35. 90a 2r 2p - Land File 1248/19.20
originally selected by Alexander McCROW (in rates 1876-1881). Crown grant to Executors of W F A RUCKER on 6 Jun 1885. Rucker paid rates 1881 to 1885.5,6 
Death*2 Mar 1882 South Yarra, VIC, Australia, #D3545 (Age 75) [par Frederick August RUCKER & Maria].1 
Death-Notice*6 Mar 1882 RUCKER.—On the 2nd inst, at Darling street, South Yarra, William Frederic Augustus Rucker.7 
Probate (Will)*5 Apr 1882 23/472. Esquire. South Yarra. At the time of his death owned property in Beaconsfield, 90a 2r 3p, valued at £3 per acre - £271.10.0. Unimproved. Had a substantial portfolio of real estate.8 
Land-Note*14 Jul 1888 PAK-35. Memo No 1375. Pursuant to the Director of the Commissioner of Titles in this behalf given under the 109th Section of the Transfer of Land Statute the within named Edward Byam Wight and William Sigismund Rucker are registered as the sole proprietors of the within land.9 

Family 1

Rebecca Greaves b. 1800, d. 8 May 1850
Child 1.Rosetta Wilhelmina Rucker b. 1829, d. 24 Jan 1911

Family 2

Emily Susan Foster b. 12 Mar 1833, d. 12 Nov 1889
Child 1.William Siegismund Rucker+ b. 1 Jul 1852, d. 7 Jun 1901

Newspaper-Articles

  • 9 Mar 1882: Mr W F A Rucker, who died on the 2nd inst., was a very old colonist, having arrived at Port Phillip from Hanover in 1837. He went into business as a merchant in Market street, Melbourne, and attained a very prominent position in the commercial world of those days. Having great faith in the future of this settlement he bought a large quantity of land in Melbourne and its neighbourhood. The suburb of Brunswick received that name from him, and he bought upwards of 1,000 acres in that locality. Rucker's-hill, Northcote, on which also he owned property was named after him. In the city proper he once possessed many sites which are now of immense value. About 1843 a financial tornado swept over the settlement, and Mr Rucker, with many others, succumbed to its force. It may be mentioned that with a view to a mitigation of the crisis, Mr Rucker and 11 other of the leading business men in Melbourne combined to offer certain terms to the banks. Owing to the number of this band they were called "The Twelve Apostles, and only one of these "apostles," viz., Mr J B Were is now alive. However, the catastrophe was not averted, and Mr Rucker was forced into the Insolvent Court.
    At a later period of his life he paid his unsatisfied creditors on that occasion to the extent of 20s in the £. Soon after the failure Mr Rucker, in partnership with the late Mr John Dight, entered into business as merchants and millers. They carried on business in Elizabeth street, and, in consequence of some objections entertained by the fire insurance companies to taking a risk on adjoining premises, the new firm were unable to insure their property. It was destroyed by fire, and the firm, which lost very heavily, dissolved partnership. Mr Rucker subsequently entered into business as a commission agent and accountant. He never took an active part in political matters, but he was thoroughly identified with the rise and pro gress of this settlement in its younger days. He opened, as agent for the Derwent and Tamar Bank, the first banking institution in Australia. He has left a family consisting of a widow and two children.10

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, London Metropolitan Archives, Saint John At Hackney, Hackney, Register of marriages, P79/JN1, Item 057.
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Aug 1851, p2.
  5. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Land File 1248/19.20.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1750-951 - Edward Byam Wright of Kensington Esquire, John Macgregor of Melbourne Esquire and William Sigismund Rucker of Melbourne aforesaid Accountant as Executors under the will of William Frederick Augustus Rucker late of South Yarra deceased.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 Mar 1882, p1.
  8. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), http://prov.vic.gov.au/search_details
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1750-951 - Memo No 1375. Pursuant to the Director of the Commissioner of Titles in this behalf given under the 109th Section of the Transfer of Land Statute the within named Edward Byam Wight and William Sigismund Rucker are registered as the sole proprietors of the within land.
  10. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 Mar 1882, p5.
Last Edited18 Sep 2019

Rebecca Greaves

F, #6549, b. 1800, d. 8 May 1850
Married NameRucker. 
Birth*1800 
Marriage*15 Mar 1828 Spouse: William Frederic August Rucker. St John's, Hackney, London, England.1
 
Death*8 May 1850 St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #D4821/1850 (Age 50) [par unknown] spouse W R F RUCKER.2 
Death-Notice*9 May 1850 At St. Kilda, yesterday morning, at half-past 7 o'clock, Rebecca, wife of W. F. A. Rucker, Esq. Merchant, of this City.3 

Family

William Frederic August Rucker b. 1807, d. 2 Mar 1882
Child 1.Rosetta Wilhelmina Rucker b. 1829, d. 24 Jan 1911

Citations

  1. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, London Metropolitan Archives, Saint John At Hackney, Hackney, Register of marriages, P79/JN1, Item 057.
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 9 May 1850, p2.
Last Edited18 Sep 2019

Emily Susan Foster

F, #6550, b. 12 Mar 1833, d. 12 Nov 1889
Married NameHopkins.1 
Married NameRucker.1 
Birth*12 Mar 1833 Stroud, Gloucestershire, England.2 
Marriage*2 Aug 1851 Spouse: William Frederic August Rucker. St Peter's Church, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #M29355.1
 
Marriage-Notice*5 Aug 1851 At St. Peter's Church, on Saturday, the 2nd instant, by the Rev. Samuel Edward Bloomfield, William Frederic Augustus Rucker, Esquire, of this City, Merchant, to Miss Foster, niece of John Watson, Esquire, of Sackville-street, Collingwood, and the Market Square, Merchant.3 
Widow2 Mar 1882Emily Susan Foster became a widow upon the death of her husband William Frederic August Rucker.1 
Marriage*5 Jun 1888 Spouse: John Rout Hopkins. Winchelsea, VIC, Australia, #M2515/1888, John Roul HOPKINS & Susan Emily RUCKER.4
 
Marriage-Notice*8 Jun 1888 HOPKINS —RUCKER. —On the 5th inst., at Winchelsea, by the Rev. John Freeman, assisted by the Rev. T. Holyoake Rust, John Rout Hopkins, of Wormbete, to Susan Emily, widow of the late W. F. A. Rucker, of South Yarra.5 
Death*12 Nov 1889 Geelong, VIC, Australia, #D16739/1889 (Age 57) [par Thomas FOSTER & Eliza WATSON].6 
Death-Notice*14 Nov 1889 HOPKINS.—On the 12th inst., at Rannoch-House, Aberdeen-Street, Geelong, Susan Emily, the beloved wife of John Rout Hopkins. Aged 57 years.
HOPKINS.—On the 12th inst., at Rannoch-house, Aberdeen-Street, Geelong, Susan Emily, wife of John Rout Hopkins, of Wormbete, Winchelsea.
THE Friends of Mr. JOHN ROUT HOPKINS are informed that the remains of his late wife will be interred in the Eastern Cemetery, Geelong.
The funeral is appointed to leave her late residence, Rannoch-house, Aberdeen-street, Geelong, at half-past 2 o'clock.7 

Family

William Frederic August Rucker b. 1807, d. 2 Mar 1882
Child 1.William Siegismund Rucker+ b. 1 Jul 1852, d. 7 Jun 1901

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), http://prov.vic.gov.au/search_details
    gives birthdate in a stat dec.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Aug 1851, p2.
  4. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M2515/1888, John Roul HOPKINS & Susan Emily RUCKER."
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 Jun 1888, p1.
  6. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 14 Nov 1889, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8571492
Last Edited1 Apr 2023

William Siegismund Rucker

M, #6551, b. 1 Jul 1852, d. 7 Jun 1901
Father*William Frederic August Rucker b. 1807, d. 2 Mar 1882
Mother*Emily Susan Foster b. 12 Mar 1833, d. 12 Nov 1889
Birth*1 Jul 1852 Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #B27660.1 
Marriage*1875 Spouse: Louisa Alice Ewing. #M2650/1875.2
 
Land-UBeac*21 May 1901 PAK-35 (part). Transfer from Australian Starr-Bowkett Building Society to William Siegismund Rucker. 45a 1r 1p.3 
Death*7 Jun 1901 Kew, VIC, Australia. 
Death-Notice*10 Jun 1901 RUCKER.—On the 7th June at "Tamerton," Kew, William Sigismund, only son of the late W. F. A. Rucker, in his 49th year. Interred at Kew on Sunday.4 
Land-Note*19 Jul 1910 PAK-35 (part). Memo No 47054. William Robert Rucker of Queen Street Melbourne Accountant is registered as proprietor of the within described land as Executor to whom probate of the will and codicil of William Sigismund Rucker (who died on the 4th day of June 1901) was granted 23rd day of June 1910.)5 
Land-UBeac*19 Jul 1910 PAK-35 (part). Transfer from William Siegismund Rucker to William Robert Rucker. 45a 1r 1p.6 

Family

Louisa Alice Ewing
Child 1.William Robert Rucker b. 1877, d. 1926

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2454-606 - William Sigismund Rucker of Queen Street Melbourne Accountant.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus, 10 Jun 1901, p1.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2454-606 - Memo No 47054. William Robert Rucker of Queen Street Melbourne Accountant is registered as proprietor of the within described land as Executor to whom probate of the will and codicil of William Sigismund Rucker (who died on the 4th day of June 1901) was granted 23rd day of June 1910).
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2454-606 - William Robert Rucker of Queen Street Melbourne Accountant.
Last Edited18 Sep 2019

John Rout Hopkins

M, #6552, b. 1829, d. 20 Dec 1897
Birth*1829 Hobart, TAS, Australia. 
Marriage1 Aug 1850 Spouse: Eliza Ann Armytage. Residence of George Armytage, Geelong, VIC, Australia, #M3921/1850, Eliza Ann ARMYTAGE & John Rout HOPKINS, Marriage registered at Residence Of George Armytage Geelong, Australia.1
 
Marriage-Notice5 Aug 1850 MARRIED. On the 1st August, by the Rev. A. Morrison, John Rout, second son of Henry Hopkins, Esq. of Hobart Town, to Eliza Ann, eldest daughter of George Armytage, Esq., Barwon Terrace, Geelong.2 
Marriage*5 Jun 1888 Spouse: Emily Susan Foster. Winchelsea, VIC, Australia, #M2515/1888, John Roul HOPKINS & Susan Emily RUCKER.3
 
Marriage-Notice8 Jun 1888 HOPKINS —RUCKER. —On the 5th inst., at Winchelsea, by the Rev. John Freeman, assisted by the Rev. T. Holyoake Rust, John Rout Hopkins, of Wormbete, to Susan Emily, widow of the late W. F. A. Rucker, of South Yarra.4 
Widower12 Nov 1889John Rout Hopkins became a widower upon the death of his wife Emily Susan Foster.5 
Note*1892 Marriage #M6003/1892, Jno Rout HOPKINS & Alice Roberta PURKISS.6 
Death*20 Dec 1897 Melbourne South, VIC, Australia, #D13955/1897 (Age 68) [par Henry HOPKINS & Susan ROUT].5 
Death-Notice*21 Dec 1897 HOPKINS.—On the 20th December, at Uhlenhorst, Queens-terrace, John Rout Hopkins, of Wormbete, Winchelsea, aged 68 years.7 

Family

Eliza Ann Armytage b. 1827, d. 1885
Child 1.Eliza Mary Ann Hopkins+ b. 1852, d. 17 Nov 1921

Newspaper-Articles

  • 6 Oct 1892: A LEGISLATOR'S WEDDING.
    Much interest has been centred in the muptial celebrations of the senior member of the Legislative Assembly for the Geelong constituency, Mr John Rout Hopkins. The event which took place yesterday afternoon at St. Paul's Church in Latrobe-terrace had been anxiously looked forward to, especially by the fair sex; for some weeks past. A week previously the public were misled in a certain quarter, and the church was occupied by a number of persons who for a couple of hours sat in the sacred building awaiting the coming of the bridegroom, and they reluctantly retired when it was announced that a mistake as to dates had arisen. The disappointment then manifested was made up for yesterday, when St. Paul's Church was more than crowded out by the eager throng of sightseers and listeners, principally of the fair sex, who were desirous of witnessing the ceremony. The bridegroom is well known in Geelong and the surrounding districts, and the fact of his having twice previously entered the bonds of matrimony no doubt aroused the curiosity of the general public, and the assemblage yesterday afternoon scrutinised very keenly the blushing bride of 27 summers, who plighted her troth at the altar to the veteran bridegroom and popular parliamentary and municipal representative of Geelong. Interest in the wedding was taken by all sections of the community, and long before the ceremony was commenced the church was filled to overflowing, and the entrances to the sacred edifice where the nuptial knot was to be tied were inconveniently crowded by people eagerly desirous of obtaining a sight of the bride, the bridesmaids, and the wedding party. The bells in the tower of St. Paul's Church rang out a very merry peal prior to the bridal party leaving Mack's Hotel, and this undoubtedly added to the gathering, for crowds of persons from all quarters streamed towards the church, and soon the approaches to the building were literally besieged, all the efforts of half a dozen foot constables being required to keep the crowd in check. The bridal party, numbering about 30, were conveyed to and from the church in vehicles supplied by Messrs Walker and Bryant, the well-known 'bus proprietors, the handsome equipments comprising the following: Wedding carriage drawn by a pair of chestnut colored steeds, a large brougham drawn by a pair of bay colored horses, a pony phaeton drawn by a pair of brown colored ponies, a drag and waggonette each, drawn by a pair of bay colored horses.
    The happy bride was Miss Alice Roberta Purkiss, youngest daughter of the late Mr Wm. Purkiss, of Tasmania, who has been residing in Geelong for some months past as nurse to Mrs Salmon, widow of the late Dr Salmon, of Launceston (Tasmania). The bridegroom is well known in this town as a squatter in the Winchelsea district, and apart from his general social distinctions he has for many years occupied a prominent position in municipal affairs in the shires of Barrabool and Winchelsea, and latterly in the town of Geelong, whilst he has also figured in political circles as a parliamentary representative of South Grant, and within the past few months as the senior representative of Geelong in the Legislative Assembly.
    The wedding ceremony took place about half-past one o'clock, and although it was not the customary hour for such an event the charm for sightseers was so great that the church was very speedily filled directly the doors were opened, and some difficulty was experienced in keeping the people inside the building from standing on the seats and crushing into every portion of the building from which a good view of the proceedings could be obtained. Whilst the bells were ringing the merry peal and the organist, Mr F. W. Weierter, played some inspiriting music, the bridegroom quietly emerged from the vestry on the left hand side of the chancel, and occupicd a position in front of the altar railing in waiting for the bride. The bridegroom was attired in sombre black, with a beautiful buttonhole of white flowers in his coat, and whilst Mr Hopkins formed the subject of eager curiosity the bride and her attendants softly alighted from the carriages which drew up in front of the church in Latrobe-terrace. An elegant double row of Brussels carpet, with a crimson centre and grey borders, supplied by Messrs Horance Thompson and Co., of Moorabool street, formed a most pleasing passage way from the edge of the footpath aud across the footway aud porch entrance to the church. The bride aud bridesmaids were received at the church door by the Rev. W. C. Pritchard and the surplice choir of 20 boys belonging to St. Paul's Church choir, and during the passage along the left hand side of the aisle the 351st hymn was sung and chanted : (continued)8
  • 21 Dec 1897: DEATH OF MR JOHN ROUT HOPKINS
    Word was received in Geelong yesterday of the death of Mr John Rout Hopkins, which occurred early in the morning at St. Kilda. Out of respect to his memory the corporation flag, and the flags at the wool stores, the Corio Bay rowing sheds, and the Recreation Club grounds were floating at half-mast throughout the day.
    The deceased gentleman, who was for many years one of the most familiar figures about this district, came from Tasmania with his brother half a century ago and settled down in the Winchelsea district, where he acquired the property known as Wormbete Estate. He took such a keen interest in municipal affairs as to gain the title of "Father of the Local Government Act," and was identified with the Winchelsea shire council from the time of the old road board. He was several times president of that body, and also filled the chair at the Barrabool shire council. About 7 years ago he became connected with the Town Council, by which he was elected mayor, and in the maintenance of his civic dignity he proved most hospitable. He was twice connected with political life—once as representative of Grant, and later on he became associated with Mr Andrews in the representation of Geelong during the session preceding the downfall of the Patterson Government. He was a man of generous instincts, and proved a good friend to the Corio Bay Rowing Club and other sporting institutions. He leaves a widow and a grown-up family by a former marriage. Sympathetic reference was made at the Town Council to the event last evening; and a letter of condolence was ordered to be sent to the widow. The remains of the deceased gentleman will be interred in Geelong to-day.9

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M3921/1850, Eliza Ann ARMYTAGE & John Rout HOPKINS, Marriage registered at Residence Of George Armytage Geelong, Australia."
  2. [S14] Newspaper - The Melbourne Daily News (Vic.), Mon 5 Aug 1850, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/226519283
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M2515/1888, John Roul HOPKINS & Susan Emily RUCKER."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 Jun 1888, p1.
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  6. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M6003/1892, Jno Rout HOPKINS & Alice Roberta PURKISS."
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 21 Dec 1897, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9783864
  8. [S14] Newspaper - Geelong Advertiser (Vic.), Thu 6 Oct 1892, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/150769795
  9. [S14] Newspaper - Geelong Advertiser (Vic.), Tue 21 Dec 1897, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/150375719
Last Edited1 Apr 2023

Rosetta Wilhelmina Rucker

F, #6553, b. 1829, d. 24 Jan 1911
Father*William Frederic August Rucker b. 1807, d. 2 Mar 1882
Mother*Rebecca Greaves b. 1800, d. 8 May 1850
Married NamePhilpott.1 
Birth*1829 Hackney, London, England, baptised 5 Jan 1830.2 
Marriage*27 Aug 1856 Spouse: William Philpott. Brighton, VIC, Australia, #M2108.1
 
Marriage-Notice*29 Aug 1856 On the 27th inst., at Brighton, by the Rev. Samuel Taylor, William Philpott, of Melbourne, to Rosetta Wilhelmina, daughter of William Frederic Augustus Rucker, of Cheltenham.3 
Land-UBeac*12 Nov 1910 PAK-35 (part). Transfer from Rosetta Wilhelmina Philpott to James Legon. 45a 1r 1p.4 
Death*24 Jan 1911 Isle of Wight, England. 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 13 Jan 1912: Application for seal of probate has been made in respect to the Victorian property of ... also Rosetta Wihelmina Philpott, late of Ryde, Isle of Wight, who died on January 24, 1911, and left estate valued at £6025 in England, and estate valued at £2033 in Victoria.5

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, London Metropolitan Archives, Hackney St John, Register of Baptism, p79/jn1, Item 033.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 29 Aug 1856, p4.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2456-171 - John Legon of Dow Street Port Melbourne Night Watchman.
  5. [S14] Newspaper - Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 13 Jan 1912, p26
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/223906545
Last Edited18 Sep 2019

William Philpott

M, #6554
Marriage*27 Aug 1856 Spouse: Rosetta Wilhelmina Rucker. Brighton, VIC, Australia, #M2108.1
 
Marriage-Notice*29 Aug 1856 On the 27th inst., at Brighton, by the Rev. Samuel Taylor, William Philpott, of Melbourne, to Rosetta Wilhelmina, daughter of William Frederic Augustus Rucker, of Cheltenham.2 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 29 Aug 1856, p4.
Last Edited18 Sep 2019

Michael Carney

M, #6555, b. 1825, d. 13 Oct 1880
Name Variation Michael Carney was also known as Karney in early records sometimes referred to as KARNEY. 
Birth*1825 Tipperary, Ireland.1 
Marriage*1861 Spouse: Honora Ryan. VIC, Australia, #M3915.2
 
Land-Beacabt 1865Selection: PAK-56A. 88a 0r 33p
A lease is dated 21 Apr 1873, but at this time had already paid £26 14s.3,4 
Land-Beac*4 May 1865Selection: PAK-56B. 88a 0r 33p.5,6 
Land-Berwick25 Jun 1868Selection: BER-Subn-26A. 7a 3r 24 8/10p - consideration L19 15s 5d
(on title named as Michael KEANY - likely the same person as Michael CARNEY.)7 
Land-Berwick*18 Oct 1871Selection: BER-Subn-26. 16a 0r 34p - consideration L32 8s 6d.8 
Land-Berwick*4 Jun 1872 BER-Subn-26A. Transfer from Michael Carney to William Atkins Dalton.9 
Land-Berwick*28 Aug 1876 BER-Subn-26. Transfer from Michael Carney to Willoughby Curtois. 16a 0r 34p.10 
Death*13 Oct 1880 VIC, Australia, #D9145 (age 55) [par William CARNEY & Alice SHEA].1 
Probate (Will)*18 Nov 1880 21/214. Farmer. Berwick. Owned 189 acres, parish of Pakenham on which 4-room wb house & slab shed is erected, value £567. Also 76 acres, rent & improvements valued at £125. Also 50 head of cattle.11 
Land-Beac*18 Nov 1880 PAK-56A.56B. Transfer from Michael Carney to Honora Carney Thomas Ryan. Michael Carney died 13 Oct 1880, Honora Carney of Berwick widow and Thomas Ryan of Pakenham Farmer registered as proprietors as exeutors of probate of Michael Carney.12 

Grave

  • 3-345-A; 3-346-A; 3-380-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia13

Family

Honora Ryan b. 1846, d. 7 Nov 1912
Child 1.William James Carney b. 1871, d. 11 Jun 1940

Newspaper-Articles

  • 4 Apr 1870: Land Selections: Michael Carney, 88a. 0r. 3p., parish of Pakenham. Granted.14
  • 26 Sep 1877: From Michael Karney, asking for improvements to road leading from G. Millers' to Souter's—On the motion of Councillors ..nor and Dore, tenders to be called for the work.15

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "Honora RYAN listed as Aney RYAN."
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1150-976 - Michael Carney of Berwick dated 3 Jan 1879.
  4. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Land Selection Registers, Register of Lessees, Melbourne, Section 20 Land Act 1869. VPRS 13283/P1/1
    Lease dated 21 Apr 1873, but at this time had already paid £26 14s.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 300-863 Michael Carney of Berwick.
  6. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). 88a 0r 33p - Land File 88/19.20 - Selected by M CARNEY on 3 Nov 1879.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T V300 F862 Michael Keany of Pakenham.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 462-291 - Michael Carney of Berwick.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T V300 F862 Michael Keany of Pakenham - sold to William Atkins Dalton of Berwick, Builder - C/T V503-485.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 462-291 - Michael Carney to Willoughby Curtois of Berwick County of Mornington Civil Engineer - C/T 884-681.
  11. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 59, item 21/214
    VPRS 28/ P0 unit 244, item 21/214
    VPRS 28/ P2 unit 109, item 21/214.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1150-976 + C/T 300-863 - Michael Carney died 13 Oct 1880, Honora Carney of Berwick widow and Thomas Ryan of Pakenham Farmer registered as proprietors as exeutors of probate of Michael Carney.
  13. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    3-345-A     Carney     Alice     F     74     6/10/1940     1060
    3-346-A     Carney     Honora     F     76     9/11/1912     498
    3-346-A     Carney          F          10/09/1951     1283
    3-380-A     Carney     Michael     M     55     14/10/1880     110
    3-313     Carney     C.     F     64     30/09/1937     977
    3-313-B     Carney     W.     M     68     13/07/1940     1051.
  14. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 Apr 1870, p6.
  15. [S14] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 26 Sep 1877, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70010302
Last Edited1 Apr 2023

Honora Ryan

F, #6556, b. 1846, d. 7 Nov 1912
Father*John Ryan
Mother*Ellen Connell b. 1812, d. Jun 1887
Married NameCarney.1 
Birth*18462 
Marriage*1861 Spouse: Michael Carney. VIC, Australia, #M3915.1
 
Widow13 Oct 1880Honora Ryan became a widow upon the death of her husband Michael Carney.2 
Land-Beac18 Nov 1880 PAK-56A.56B. Transfer from Michael Carney to Honora Carney Thomas Ryan. Michael Carney died 13 Oct 1880, Honora Carney of Berwick widow and Thomas Ryan of Pakenham Farmer registered as proprietors as exeutors of probate of Michael Carney.3 
Land-UBeac2 Apr 1886 PAK-56A.56B. Transfer from Honora Carney Thomas Ryan to Elizabeth Ann Gregory. 189a.4 
Death*7 Nov 1912 Pakenham, VIC, Australia, #D15737 (Age 76) [par John RYAN & Ellen CONNELL].2 
Death-Notice*8 Nov 1912 CARNEY.—On the 7th November, at her late residence, Pakenham, Honorah, the beloved wife of the late Michael Carney, of Beaconsfield, and dearly beloved mother of Ellen, Alice, John, William, Mary, and Tom, aged 77 years. R.I.P.5 
Probate (Will)*4 Jul 1913 132/582. Widow. Pakenham. Had land in the parish of Nar Nar Goon.6 

Grave

  • 3-345-A; 3-346-A; 3-380-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia7

Family

Michael Carney b. 1825, d. 13 Oct 1880
Child 1.William James Carney b. 1871, d. 11 Jun 1940

Newspaper-Articles

  • 5 Mar 1886: MONDAY, 8th MARCH. Sale of MOUNT GRAND VIEW ESTATE. Containing 176 Acres at Beaconsfield, One Mile From Railway Station. SPLENDID VIEWS. HEALTHY SITUATION.
    J. BELLIN has received instructions from the owner to sell by auction, at his rooms, 7 Collins-street west, on Monday, 8th inst., at 2 o'clock.
    THE MOUNT GRAND VIEW ESTATE, That capital farm, containing 176 a. 1 r. 1 p., and being sections 56A and 56B, parish of Pakenham, one mile from the Beaconsfield railway station, and situated on the main road to Beaconsfield Hotel.
    The buildings consist of four-roomed W.B. cottage, stabling, &c. The land is all fenced, and divided into paddocks.
    This property adjoins Mr. Armytage's mansion, has one of the prettiest views in this justly celebrated locality. Western Port and Hobson's Bay may be seen from the hill, which also gives a panoramic view of the surrounding country.
    Any one purchasing this property, and dividing it into building sites of about five acres each, could not fail to realising a hand-some profit.
    Title, Crown certificate. Terms, easy, at sale.
    J. Bellin, auctioneer, estate and financial agent, 7 Collins-street west, Melbourne.8
  • 18 Mar 1886: NATIVE NAMES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE ARGUS.
    Sir,—Your article of to-day as to native names and the great desirableness of reviving and retaining them, is well timed and worthy of great consideration. Coming as a stranger to the colony, I have been much struck with the want of originality in your nomenclature.
    It is to a large extent Cockney, and to a large extent Scotch, Englad and Ireland both contributing a share. Looking over your maps no one, I think, could deny that the native names are, in a general way, more musical in sound ; and very likely, if we knew their meanings, more evpressive and descriptive of the places. It is a pity that more of them have not been preserved, but even for what are left, it would be very interesting if some philologist would compile a gazetteer of native names of places and their meanings, before it is too late.
    The nomenclature of the colonists is often vulgar and incongruous, aud it would be well, if it were still possible, to go back to the native. Many instances will occur to anyone.
    I was at Beaconsfield the other day (itself an incongrous name), and went up a hill a mile from the station to see what was said to be one of the finest views in Victoria, finer than that from Beaconsfield Hotel, so justly lauded by your contributor, "The Vagabond."
    The view is magnificent, but the map name of the hill that gives it is Mount Misery. To correct that incongruity, some selector has dubbed it Mount Grandview—a not incongruous, but rather pretentious substitute. The hill is rather a conspicuous one, and must have had a native name, and, if any one only knew it, a restoration might be easy. There must be any number of such instances as arguments for the course you wish followed, and which, it seems, the Legislature has contemplated.—Yours, &c., NEWCOME.
    March 16.9

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "Honora RYAN listed as Aney RYAN."
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1150-976 + C/T 300-863 - Michael Carney died 13 Oct 1880, Honora Carney of Berwick widow and Thomas Ryan of Pakenham Farmer registered as proprietors as exeutors of probate of Michael Carney.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1150-976 + C/T 300-863 - Honora Carney and Thomas Ryan to Elizabeth Ann Gregory wife of George Gregory of Napier Street South Melbourne Engineer.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 8 Nov 1912, p9.
  6. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  7. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    3-345-A     Carney     Alice     F     74     6/10/1940     1060
    3-346-A     Carney     Honora     F     76     9/11/1912     498
    3-346-A     Carney          F          10/09/1951     1283
    3-380-A     Carney     Michael     M     55     14/10/1880     110
    3-313     Carney     C.     F     64     30/09/1937     977
    3-313-B     Carney     W.     M     68     13/07/1940     1051.
  8. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 5 Mar 1886, p2.
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Mar 1886, p5.
Last Edited16 Sep 2020

William James Carney

M, #6561, b. 1871, d. 11 Jun 1940
Father*Michael Carney b. 1825, d. 13 Oct 1880
Mother*Honora Ryan b. 1846, d. 7 Nov 1912
Birth*1871 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B927.1 
Marriage*1913 Spouse: Catherine Kelly. VIC, Australia, #M1306.2
 
Widower29 Sep 1937William James Carney became a widower upon the death of his wife Catherine Kelly.3 
Land-Berwick*30 Mar 1938 BER-Town S12-5. Transfer from Catherine Carney to William James Carney. 2r.4 
Death*11 Jun 1940 Malvern, VIC, Australia, #D6386 (Age 68.)1 
Land-Note*27 Oct 1941 Red Ink No 3979574. William Carney died on 11th June 1940. Probate of his will has been granted to Thomas Carney and Michael John Mullane both of Pakenham East, Farmers. Dated 27th October 1941.5 
Land-Berwick*29 Jul 1946 BER-Town S12-5. Transfer from William James Carney to Margaret Jane Sweeney. 2r.6 

Grave

  • 3-313, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia7

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "Place of birth MITCHELSTOWN CORK COUNTY IRELAND."
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 228-443 - Red Ink No 3650828. Catherine Carney died on 29th September 1937. Probate of her will has been granted to William Carney of Berwick Farmer. Dated 30th March 1938.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 228-443 - Red Ink No 3979574. William Carney died on 11th June 1940. Probate of his will has been granted to Thomas Carney and Michael John Mullane both of Pakenham East, Farmers. Dated 27th October 1941.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 228-443 - Margaret Jane Sweeney of Mt Carmel Berwick Spinster.
  7. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    3-313     Carney     C.     F     64     30/09/1937     977
    3-313-B     Carney     W.     M     68     13/07/1940     1051.
Last Edited31 Aug 2022

Andrew Keating

M, #6564, b. 1834, d. 29 Mar 1899
Birth*1834 Ireland. 
Marriage*1861 Spouse: Frances Hickey. VIC, Australia, #M3926.1
 
Land-Beac*25 Dec 1864Selection: PAK-55B. 96a 3r 0p.2,3 
Land-Beac3 Feb 1877Selection: PAK-55A. 96a 3r 0p - Land File 87/19.20
Crown Grant to A. KEATING on 27 Aug 1877.4,3,5,6 
Land-Beac16 Nov 1877 PAK-55A. Transfer from Andrew Keating to George Ramsden. 96a 3r 0p.7 
Land-Beac*16 Nov 1877 PAK-55B. Transfer from Andrew Keating to George Ramsden. 96a 3r 0p.8 
Land-Beacb 1883Selection: PAK-36A. 60a 0r 0p - Land File 28418/19.20
Crown Grant to A. KEATING on 11 Jun 1883.9,10 
Widower5 Aug 1890Andrew Keating became a widower upon the death of his wife Frances Hickey.11 
Land-Beac*3 Feb 1899 PAK-36A. Transfer from Andrew Keating to William Andrew Joseph Keating. 60a 0r 0p.12 
Death*29 Mar 1899 Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D652 (Age 65) [par unknown].13 
Death-Notice*30 Mar 1899 KEATING.—On the 29th March, at his residence, Beaconsfield, Andrew Keating, aged 65 years. R.I.P.
KEATING.—The Friends of the late ANDREW KEATING are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Beaconsfield, on Friday, March 31, at 10 o'clock, proceeding to St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Berwick, where requiem mass and office for the repose of his soul will be held, leaving the church at 12 o'clock for the Berwick Cemetery. JOHN GRANT, Undertaker, Berwick.14 
Probate (Will)*27 Mar 1902 82/354. Farmer. Beaconsfield.15 

Grave

  • 3-143 + 3-243, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia16

Family

Frances Hickey b. 1835, d. 5 Aug 1890
Children 1.James Keating b. 1862, d. 1939
 2.William Andrew Joseph Keating+ b. 1865, d. 30 Jul 1900

Newspaper-Articles

  • 4 Apr 1870: Land Selections: Andrew Keating, 96a, 3r., parish of Pakenham. Granted.17

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 92-220 Andrew Keating of Smith Street Collingwood Railway Labourer.
  3. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). 96a 3r 0p - Land File 87/19.20 - Selected by A. KEATING on 27 Aug 1877.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 981-087 - Andrew Keating of Berwick, farmer.
  5. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Land Selection Registers, Register of Lessees, Melbourne, Section 20 Land Act 1869. VPRS 13283/P1/1
    Lease dated 21 Apr 1873, but at this time had already paid £29.
  6. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). LF 87/19.20 (VPRS 626/P0000 - in Box 1555) - viewed by Charles Wilson
    Pegged on 3 Feb 1870 and applied for license. The application was witnessed by John Brisbane JP. On 23 Aug 1877 he stated that he wished to sell the land.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 981-087 - George Ramsden of the City og Melbourne County of Bourke Esquire - C/T 1028-524.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 92-220 - George Ramsden of Melbourne County of Bourke Esquire - C/T 995-985.
  9. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Land File 28418/19.20.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1480-896 - Andrew Keating of Beaconsfield.
  11. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1480-896 - William Keating of Beaconsfield Mining Investor.
  13. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "reg. Brunswick [sic]."
  14. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 Mar 1899, p1.
  15. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), http://prov.vic.gov.au/search_details
  16. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    3-142-A     Keating     Andrew     M          31/03/1899     328
    3-243-B     Keating     Edward J.     M     60     12/01/1926     753
    3-243-A     Keating     Ellen     F     92     30/09/1963     1479
    3-243-A     Keating     Mr.     M     65     15/09/1904     1860
    3-243-B     Keating     William     M     34     1/08/1900     342
    3-143-A     Keating          F          07/08/1890     227
    3-143-A     Keating               0     01/01/1867     2458
    3-243     Keating          F     57     15/09/1904     386.
  17. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 Apr 1870, p6.
Last Edited22 Apr 2023

James Keating

F, #6566, b. 1862, d. 1939
Father*Andrew Keating b. 1834, d. 29 Mar 1899
Mother*Frances Hickey b. 1835, d. 5 Aug 1890
Birth*1862 Collingwood, VIC, Australia, #B20157.1 
Land-Beac*27 Jul 1892 PAK-1A LP2788 (324556). Transfer from William Brisbane to James Keating, John Vail Cougle, William Grieve, James Good, William Fuller. C/T 2436-134.2 
Death*1939 Richmond, VIC, Australia, #D1397 (Age 76) [par unknown].3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2273-430 - James John Keating John Vail Cougle James Good William Grieve and William Fuller - C/T 2436-134.
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "Place of birth COLLINGWOOD."
Last Edited21 Oct 2021

William Andrew Joseph Keating

M, #6568, b. 1865, d. 30 Jul 1900
Father*Andrew Keating b. 1834, d. 29 Mar 1899
Mother*Frances Hickey b. 1835, d. 5 Aug 1890
Birth*1865 Pakenham, VIC, Australia, #B6925.1 
Marriage*1898 Spouse: Ellen Osborne. VIC, Australia, #M2666.2
 
Land-Beac*3 Feb 1899 PAK-36A. Transfer from Andrew Keating to William Andrew Joseph Keating. 60a 0r 0p.3 
Death*30 Jul 1900 Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D7869 (Age 34.)4 
Death-Notice*31 Jul 1900 KEATING.— On the 30th July, at his residence, Beaconsfield, William, the beloved brother of the Rev. E. J. Keating, Kyneton. Requiem mass at the R.C. Church, Berwick, at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, the 1st August. R.l.P.5 
Land-UBeac*28 Jul 1902 PAK-36A. Transfer from William Andrew Joseph Keating to Ellen Keating. 60a 0r 0p.6 

Grave

  • 3-143 + 3-243, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia7

Family

Ellen Osborne b. 1872, d. 26 Sep 1963
Child 1.Leila Kathleen Keating b. 1899, d. 4 Jan 1936

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1480-896 - William Keating of Beaconsfield Mining Investor.
  4. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  5. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 31 Jul 1900, p1.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1480-896 - Ellen Keating of Beaconsfield Widow.
  7. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    3-142-A     Keating     Andrew     M          31/03/1899     328
    3-243-B     Keating     Edward J.     M     60     12/01/1926     753
    3-243-A     Keating     Ellen     F     92     30/09/1963     1479
    3-243-A     Keating     Mr.     M     65     15/09/1904     1860
    3-243-B     Keating     William     M     34     1/08/1900     342
    3-143-A     Keating          F          07/08/1890     227
    3-143-A     Keating               0     01/01/1867     2458
    3-243     Keating          F     57     15/09/1904     386.
Last Edited27 May 2021

Lilley Agnes Hutton

F, #6570, b. 1882, d. 1971
ChartsDescendants of George HAMILTON
Married NameHamilton. 
Birth*1882 Raglan, VIC, Australia. 
Marriage*1909 Spouse: Herbert Henry Hamilton. VIC, Australia, #M8702.1
 
Widow1956Lilley Agnes Hutton became a widow upon the death of her husband Herbert Henry Hamilton.2 
Death*1971 Geelong, VIC, Australia, #D4489 (Age 89) [par John HUTTON & Eliza Jane LILLEY].3 

Electoral Rolls (Australia) and Census (UK/IRL)

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1914Middle Creek, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Herbert Henry Hamilton. With George Hamilton Percy Mansfield Hamilton.4
1916Middle Creek, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Herbert Henry Hamilton. With George Hamilton Hilda Grace Hamilton.5
1919Middle Creek, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Herbert Henry Hamilton.6
bt 1926 - 1931Ouyen, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Herbert Henry Hamilton.7,8,9

Citations

  1. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "mother as Rebecca WARLAND."
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  4. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914 "Division of Corangamite, Subdivision of Buangor."
  5. [S116] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1916.
  6. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  7. [S126] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1926.
  8. [S128] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1928.
  9. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
Last Edited26 Jun 2021
 

NOTE

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Some individuals may be featured because members of their family were associated with the Upper Beaconsfield area, even though they themselves never lived here.