William Edward Kirkham

M, #29649, b. 1850, d. 27 Jun 1890
Father*Edward Frank Kirkham b. 1829, d. 1905
Mother*Mary Ann Dallimore
Land-Gembrook*Selection: GEM--62A. 25a 3r 16p. Land File 2949/19.20. 
Birth*1850 Gardiners Creek, VIC, Australia, #B26683/1850 (par Edward Frank KIRKHAM & Mary Ann) - as William Edward KIRKHAM.1 
Marriage*1872 Spouse: Hanorah Reedy. VIC, Australia, #M489/1872, Honora REEDY & William KIRKHAM.2
 
Widower1881William Edward Kirkham became a widower upon the death of his wife Hanorah Reedy.3 
Marriage*1884 Spouse: Margaret McLellan. #M6343/1884, William Edward KIRKHAM & Margaret MCLELLAN.4
 
Death*27 Jun 1890 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D6806/1890 (Age 39) (par Edwd Frank KIRKHAM & Mary Ann DALLIMORE) - as Wm Edwd KIRKHAM.5 
Death-Notice*30 Jun 1890 KlRKHAM.—On the 27th June, at his residence, Lyndhurst, William Edward, beloved husband of Margaret Kirkham, and eldest son of Edward F. Kirkham, of Bathwick, Kirkham's-road, Dandenong, aged 39 years.6 

Family

 Hanorah Reedy b. 1851, d. 1881
Child 1.Francis Edward Kirkham+ b. 1872, d. 1955

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B26683/1850 (par Edward Frank KIRKHAM & Mary Ann) - as William Edward KIRKHAM, Birth registered at Gardiners Creek, Australia."
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M489/1872, Honora REEDY & William KIRKHAM."
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D10107/1881 (Age 30) (par Michael RUDY & Bridget MULCARE) - as Hanorah KIRKHAM, Death registered at Dandenong, Australia. Spouse Edward KIRKHAM."
  4. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M6343/1884, William Edward KIRKHAM & Margaret MCLELLAN."
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D6806/1890 (Age 39) (par Edwd Frank KIRKHAM & Mary Ann DALLIMORE) - as Wm Edwd KIRKHAM, Death registered at Dnong, Australia."
  6. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 30 Jun 1890, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196966691
Last Edited9 Dec 2023

Hanorah Reedy

F, #29650, b. 1851, d. 1881
Father*Michael Reedy b. 1806, d. 10 Mar 1883
Mother*Bridget Mulcare
Married NameKirkham. 
Birth*1851 
Marriage*1872 Spouse: William Edward Kirkham. VIC, Australia, #M489/1872, Honora REEDY & William KIRKHAM.1
 
Death*1881 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D10107/1881 (Age 30) (par Michael RUDY & Bridget MULCARE) - as Hanorah KIRKHAM. Spouse Edward KIRKHAM.2 

Family

 William Edward Kirkham b. 1850, d. 27 Jun 1890
Child 1.Francis Edward Kirkham+ b. 1872, d. 1955

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M489/1872, Honora REEDY & William KIRKHAM."
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D10107/1881 (Age 30) (par Michael RUDY & Bridget MULCARE) - as Hanorah KIRKHAM, Death registered at Dandenong, Australia. Spouse Edward KIRKHAM."
Last Edited22 Sep 2023

James Smith

M, #29661
Land-Berwick*10 Mar 1871Selection: BER-Town S4-6. 2r 0p - consideration L4.1 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 10 Mar 1871: Crown Land Sale. — A sale of Crown lands took place to-day, at the auction rooms of Messrs. Philip Cohen and Co., Collins-street. The following were the sales effected: Berwick : 3 lots, of 2 roods each, Wm. Clisley, £4, £4, and £5 ; 2 lots, of 2 roods each, Matthew O'Connor, £4 and £4 12s. 6d; James Smith, 2 roods, £4.2

Citations

  1. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 10 Mar 1871, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/244808979
  2. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 10 Mar 1871, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/244808979
Last Edited27 Sep 2023

Alice Mills

F, #29664, b. 1824, d. 12 Aug 1898
(Migrant) Migration/Travel Sailing with Alexander Campbell to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Gipsy Bride sailing from Liverpool
Age 29.1 
Married NameCampbell. 
Birth*1824 
Marriage*26 Oct 1854 Spouse: Alexander Campbell. Prestwich, Lancashire, England, Alexander was a ship's carpenter, Alice a school mistress.2
 
Num Child*bt 1855 - 1864 Other children: Alexander 1855, James Mills 1858, Mary 1860, John 1863, Sarah Jane 1864-1867. Born Sandhurst, Axe D, Axe C, Sedg children.3 
Death*12 Aug 1898 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D10979/1898 (Age 74) (par Jas MILLS & Unknown WILD) - as Alice CAMPBELL, Death registered at Berwick, Australia.4 
Death-Notice*13 Aug 1898 CAMPBELL.—On the 12th August, at Berwick, Alice, the beloved wife of Alexander Campbell, aged 74 years.
CAMPBELL.—The Friends of Mr. ALEXANDER CAMPBELL are respectfully requested to follow the remains of his late beloved wife to the place of interment, the Berwick Cemetery.
The funeral to leave his residence at 3 o'clock on Sunday, the 14th inst.
JOHN GRANT, Undertaker, Berwick.5 

Grave

  • 5-412, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, In memory of Alice, beloved wife of Alexander Campbell, died 12th August 1898, aged 74 years.6,7

Family

 Alexander Campbell b. 28 Jun 1825, d. 8 May 1904
Children 1.Robert Campbell b. 1865, d. Jul 1940
 2.Alpin Campbell b. 1867, d. 18 Sep 1948

Citations

  1. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923
    Alexr Campbell, Age 29, arrived Feb 1855 on "Gipsy Bride."
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Manchester, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1930
    They were both aged 29. Alexander was a ship's carpenter, Alice a school mistress.
  3. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D10979/1898 (Age 74) (par Jas MILLS & Unknown WILD) - as Alice CAMPBELL, Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 13 Aug 1898, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9846646
  6. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-412-A Campbell A. 74 14/08/1898 323 - Alice Campbell 1898 Age 74 wife / Alexander bw2196
    5-412 Campbell Alexander M 79 10/05/1904 383
    5-412-A Campbell R. M 75 13/07/1940 1052
    5-412-B Campbell Alpin M 81 20/09/1948 1229.
  7. [S345] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials, www.findagrave.com "Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, Casey City, Victoria, Australia, Plot: Presbyterian 412 A, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127622506
    Grave of Alice (Mills) Campbell (1824-12 Aug 1898)."
Last Edited3 Oct 2023

Alpin Campbell

M, #29665, b. 1867, d. 18 Sep 1948
Father*Alexander Campbell b. 28 Jun 1825, d. 8 May 1904
Mother*Alice Mills b. 1824, d. 12 Aug 1898
Birth*1867 Axe Creek, VIC, Australia, #B4626/1867 (par Alexander CAMPBELL & Alice MILLS) - as Alpin CAMPBELL.1 
Death*18 Sep 1948 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D20180/1948 (Age 81) (par Alexander CAMPBELL & Alice MILLS) - as Alpin CAMPBELL.2 
Death-Notice*20 Sep 1948 CAMPBELL.—On Sept. 18, at his home, Elgin-st., Berwick, Alpin (Mattie) Campbell, loving uncle of Alice (Mrs. Bees) and Alick (deceased), and great uncle of Ted and George, aged 81 years.3 
Death-Notice20 Sep 1948 CAMPBELL. — The Friends of the late Mr. ALPIN (MATTIE) CAMPBELL are notified that his Funeral will leave his home, Elgin-st., Berwick, THIS DAY, after a service by the Rev. J. J. W. Scott, commencing at 1.20 p.m., for the Berwick Cemetery. — W. J. GARNAR and SON, Dand. 308.4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1903 - 1909Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: sexton.5,6
bt 1912 - 1942Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer.7,8,9,10,11,12,13

Grave

  • 5-412, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, In memory of Alice, beloved wife of Alexander Campbell, died 12th August 1898, aged 74 years.14,15

Newspaper-Articles

  • 7 Mar 1883: BERWICK POLICE COURT. Friday, 2nd March. Before F. Hare, P.M., (Chairman), Messrs Jas. Gibb, M.L.A., Jas. Wilson, Alex. Crichton, Thomas Bourke, and H. M. Sutherland, J's.P.
    A youth named Alpine Campbell was summoned by the pohlce for wilfully and obscenely exposing his person in a public resort, but did not appear when his case was called on, although he looked in at the police station on the morning of the Court day, and represented that his name was not Alfred as in the summons. The police advised him to appear notwithstanding the wrong christian name was on the summons as he was the real person charged with the offence.—The summons was amended, and a warrant for his apprehension was ordered to issue by the Bench.16
  • 21 Mar 1883: BERWICK POLICE COURT. Friday 10th March. Before Jas. Wilson, Charles Souter, Edward Hanley, and Dr. Elmes, J's.P.
    Senior Constable M'Williams v. Alpine Campbell; indecent behaviour. - Discharged.17

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B4626/1867 (par Alexander CAMPBELL & Alice MILLS) - as Alpin CAMPBELL, Birth registered at Sandhurst, Australia."
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D20180/1948 (Age 81) (par Alexander CAMPBELL & Alice MILLS) - as Alpin CAMPBELL, born Axe Creek. Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  3. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 20 Sep 1948, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/205673218
  4. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 20 Sep 1948, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/205673361
  5. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  6. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  7. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  8. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  9. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  10. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  11. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  12. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  13. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  14. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-412-A Campbell A. 74 14/08/1898 323 - Alice Campbell 1898 Age 74 wife / Alexander bw2196
    5-412 Campbell Alexander M 79 10/05/1904 383
    5-412-A Campbell R. M 75 13/07/1940 1052
    5-412-B Campbell Alpin M 81 20/09/1948 1229.
  15. [S345] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials, www.findagrave.com "Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, Casey City, Victoria, Australia, Plot: Presbyterian 412 A, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127622506
    Grave of Alice (Mills) Campbell (1824-12 Aug 1898)."
  16. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 7 Mar 1883, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70040780
  17. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 21 Mar 1883, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70040865
Last Edited3 Oct 2023

Robert Campbell

M, #29666, b. 1865, d. Jul 1940
Father*Alexander Campbell b. 28 Jun 1825, d. 8 May 1904
Mother*Alice Mills b. 1824, d. 12 Aug 1898
Birth*1865 Sandhurst, VIC, Australia, #B18251/1865 (par Alexander CAMPBELL & Alice MILLS) - as Robert CAMPBELL.1 
Death*Jul 1940 Cheltenham, VIC, Australia, #D6385/1940 (Age 75) (par Alexander CAMPBELL & Alice MILLS) - as Robert CAMPBELL.2 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1912 - 1936Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: baker.3,4,5,6,7

Grave

  • 5-412, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, In memory of Alice, beloved wife of Alexander Campbell, died 12th August 1898, aged 74 years.8,9

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B18251/1865 (par Alexander CAMPBELL & Alice MILLS) - as Robert CAMPBELL, Birth registered at Sand, Australia."
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D6385/1940 (Age 75) (par Alexander CAMPBELL & Alice MILLS) - as Robert CAMPBELL, born Berwick. Death registered at Cheltenham, Australia."
  3. [S112] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1912.
  4. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  5. [S124] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1924.
  6. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  7. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  8. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-412-A Campbell A. 74 14/08/1898 323 - Alice Campbell 1898 Age 74 wife / Alexander bw2196
    5-412 Campbell Alexander M 79 10/05/1904 383
    5-412-A Campbell R. M 75 13/07/1940 1052
    5-412-B Campbell Alpin M 81 20/09/1948 1229.
  9. [S345] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials, www.findagrave.com "Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, Casey City, Victoria, Australia, Plot: Presbyterian 412 A, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127622506
    Grave of Alice (Mills) Campbell (1824-12 Aug 1898)."
Last Edited3 Oct 2023

Fanny Milton

F, #29667
Land-Berwick*30 Dec 1873Selection: BER-Town S5-6. 0a 2r 0p.1 

Citations

  1. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS11865/P0001 Unit 19 Auctions Apr 1872 to May 1874 (19A?) page 211
    Land Sale 3770 Melbourne 30 Dec 1873. Date of deed 20 Jan 1874 - passed 5 Mar 1874.
Last Edited3 Oct 2023

James Egan

M, #29668
Land-Berwick*30 Dec 1873Selection: BER-Town S5-9. 0a 2r 0p.1 
Land-Berwick29 Feb 1876Selection: BER-Town S5-8. 0a 2r 0p - passed in 30 Dec 1873.2 
Land-Berwick29 Feb 1876Selection: BER-Town S5-7. 0a 2r 0p - passed in 30 Dec 1873.2 

Citations

  1. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS11865/P0001 Unit 19 Auctions Apr 1872 to May 1874 (19A?) page 211
    Land Sale 3770 Melbourne 30 Dec 1873. Date of deed 21 Jan 1874 - passed 12 Mar 1874.
  2. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 11865/P0001, Unit 20. Auctions, Jun 1874-May 1876, page 180
    Land Sale 4238 Melbourne 29 Feb 1876. Date of deed 28 Mar 1876 - passed 23 May 1876.
Last Edited14 Oct 2023

William Pie

M, #29669
Land-Berwick*30 Dec 1873Selection: BER-Town S5-10. 0a 2r 0p.1 

Citations

  1. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS11865/P0001 Unit 19 Auctions Apr 1872 to May 1874 (19A?) page 211
    Land Sale 3770 Melbourne 30 Dec 1873. Date of deed 30 Jan 1874 - passed 1 May 1874.
Last Edited3 Oct 2023

Herbert John Pettit

M, #29670, b. 1863, d. 2 Oct 1953
Birth*1863 Hargraves, England. 
Marriage*1898 Spouse: Margaret Mary Caldwell. #M756/1898, Herbt Jno PETTIT & Margt Mary CALDWELL.1
 
Widower8 Jun 1939Herbert John Pettit became a widower upon the death of his wife Margaret Mary Caldwell.2 
Death*2 Oct 1953 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D22573/1953 (Age 90) (par John PETTIT & Eliza BIRCH) - as Herbert John PETTIT.3 

Grave

  • 3-622-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia4

Newspaper-Articles

  • 7 Oct 1953: Berwick Veteran Passes
    AFTER reaching the grand age of 90 years Mr. Herbert John Pettit, of Campbell St., Berwick, passed away at his home on October 2nd. Deceased, who was pre-deceased by his wife, is survived by three sons, Thomas, Frederick and Jack, and one daughter, Mrs. May Gooding, all of whom have the sympathy of their friends in their loss. After Requiem Mass had been offered up at St. Michael’s by Rev. Torr, the remains were laid to rest in the Berwick Cemetery.5
  • 25 Aug 1954: Berwick House Sold. A SOLID W.B. house of four main rooms situate on one acre of land with a frontage of 330 feet to Campbell St., Berwick, was sold by public auction, 7th August last, to Mr. A. J. Lawrence of Berwick, for £2,2000. The property was offered by (Alex Scott and Co., and Mr. R. C. Kemp, agents in conjunction, under instructions from the Estate of H. S. Pettit, deceased.6

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M756/1898, Herbt Jno PETTIT & Margt Mary CALDWELL."
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D14236/1939 (Age 66) (par Thomas CALDWELL & Mary SHEEDY) - as Margaret Mary PETTIT, born Kingower, Victoria. Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D22573/1953 (Age 90) (par John PETTIT & Eliza BIRCH) - as Herbert John PETTIT, born Hargraves, England. Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  4. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    3-622-A Pettit - F 62 1/06/1939 1024
    3-622-A Pettit John M 90 6/10/1953 1325.
  5. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 7 Oct 1953, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215822756
  6. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 25 Aug 1954, p14
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/218511833
Last Edited3 Oct 2023
 

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