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- [S16] Family Bible.
Family Remilyee
Samuel McWilliam born April 28th 1800
Elizabeth McWilliam born Oct, 8th 1801
Crawford McWilliam born Feb 29th 1828
Samuel McWilliam born April 15th 1930
Thomas McWilliam born Feb 27th 1833
John McWilliam born May 1st 1835
William A McWilliam born Dec 13th 1837
Mathew McWilliam born Sept. 23rd 1840
Eliza Jane McWilliam born Dec 14th 1842
William A McWilliam died January 5th 1872
Elizabeth McWilliam died April 18th 1872
Samuel McWilliam died Dec. 18th 1882
Mathew McWilliam died March 9th 1883
Eliza Jane McWilliam died May 31st 1880
Thomas McWilliam died June 20th 1914
Image courtsy of Doug McWilliam
- [S100] by Lloyd Evans, the company historian, The Immigrant, (Private).
Entering Port Phillip Heads in the Morning Light, on 2 November 1857, Samuel McWilliam and his
fellow passengers received a chilly greeting from cold south-westerlies and showers as they crowded
the rails for their first glimpse of the gateway to Victoria, the golden colony. A misty view of the
Bellarine peninsular to the Went and the Mornington Peninsular to the East cleared to a fine view of
the suburban dwellings of Brighton, St Kilda and Sandridge (Port Melbourne) as they approached the
mouth of the Yarra and prepared to berth at the new wharves near Queen's Bridge, Melbourne.
- [S157] Public Record Office of Victoria, Inward Overseas Passenger Lists (British Ports) [Microfiche Copy of VPRS 947], (VPRS 7666).
Port of Embarkation.: Liverpool
Number.: 7732
Name of Passengers.: Sam McWilliam
Age: 27
Profession.: Labourer
Nationality : Irish
Port Contracted to.: Melbourne
- [S69] The Crown in right in the State of Victoria, Immigration to Victoria CD, (Macbeth Genealogical Services P/L), 1857, 134/011.
Surname: MCWILLIAM
Given Names: SAML
Ship: MORNING LIGHT
Month: NOV
Year: 1857
Age: 27
Code: B
Fiche: 134
Page: 011
- [S253] Gippsland Times (Vic. : 1861 - 1954) .
To R. T. Firebrace, Esq., J.P.
SIR,—We, the undersigned Landholders, Tenants of the Crown, Merchants, and Inhabitants of the Central District of Gippsland, beg to request that you will be pleased to CONVENE a PUBLIC MEETING, to be held at ROSEDALE, for the purpose of taking into consideration the urgent necessity that exists for the immediate formation of a ROAD BOARD within the following boundaries, viz.:—
Bounded by Merriman's Creek on the south, and from the head of that creek to the head of the Morwell river; thence by that river to its junction with the La Trobe ; thence by a line bearing north to the River Thomson ; thence by that river to its junction with the La Trobe ; thence by that river through the lakes to the sea ; thence by the sea coast to the mouth of Merriman's Creek.
We have the, honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servants,
DONALD MACLEOD. | ENOCH PORTCH.
Pro JONH F. TURNBULL, | GEORGE HART.
C. N. HENDERSON. | ROBERT BUNTINE.
JAMES RINTOUL. | WILLIAM WATTS.
EDWARD L. SIMMONS. | ISAAC McQUILKEN.
PAUL CANSICK. | SAMUEL McWILLIAM.
PETER J. SMITH. | FRANK FORBES.
J. T. ROBERTSON. | JOHN McGUINNESS.
JOHN WILLIAMS. | WILLIAM ALLEN.
THOMAS LEAR. | JOH BLAIR.
WILLIAM STEADMAN. | RICHARD PACKETT.
HENRY LUKE. | GEORGE ROSS.
G. SCUTT. |
IN compliance, with the above Requisition, I hereby convene a MEETING of the Householders and Landholders of the above-mentioned District, to be holden at the Rosedale Hotel, ROSEDALE, on THURSDAY, the 17th of SEPTEMBER next, at noon.
R. T. FIREBRACE, J.P.
- [S177] The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957).
CONTRACTS ACCEPTED. —
...
conveyance of mails to and from Sale and Donnelly's Creek, by the way of Rosedale and the Bald-hills, once a week, and to and from Donnelly's Creek and the Jordan twice a week, from 1st July to 31st December 1864, at the rate of £409 for the period from 1st June, 1864, £350 11s., Samuel McWilliams and William Ross ;
- [S253] Gippsland Times (Vic. : 1861 - 1954) .
To W. H. FOSTER, Esq., P.M., Returning Officer of the Gippsland Mining District.
WE, the undersigned, holders of miners' rights and business licenses, residing in the mining district of Gippsland, Sale Division, do hereby NOMINATE RICHARD MACKAY, of Foster-street, Sale, as a CANDIDATE for the office of Member of the MINING BOARD of Gippsland, Sale Division.
George Ross. John B. Howie.
James Lyon. G. M. Brasch.
John Steele. Peter Platt.
Joseph Law. James Davey.
Henry W. Stead. George French.
Robert Watson. John Trood
Henry Bogg, Robert Shanklin.
Robert Bushe. J. W. Travers.
Henry Butler. D. T. Hughes.
J. C. J. Johnson. Williiam Scott.
Patrick Brennan. R. W. Knox.
Thomas Gellatly. John Carr.
J. W. Matthison. William Whitehead.
J. Whyte Hagan. Henry Robinson.
Robert Atcheson. Edward McVeigh.
Peter Noblett. Patrick Counihan.
James L. Stormont. Samuel McWilliams.
William Ross. Frederick McCawley.
- [S253] Gippsland Times (Vic. : 1861 - 1954) .
ROSEDALE POLICE, COURT.
30TH MARCH,, 1871.
(Before W. H. Foster, Esq., P.M., and J. F. Turnbull, Esq.)
James Simmons was charged with assaulting his wife with intent to murder her.
Mr Fatten appeared for the prisoner.
Mary Simmons, wife of the prisoner, deposed :-On Monday night, 27th March, my husband, who had been out all day, came home and went to bed as usual about 9 o'clock. When I was going to bed he asked me if there were any matches in the room. during the night I awoke and saw a light burning on the table. I asked my husband about it, and he told me he had been outside with it. I then went to sleep, and about four in the morning of Tuesday, 28th, I was awakened by a blow on my head from a tomahawk. The head of the tomahawk came off and lay close to my head, the handle falling on the ground. When I turned over I saw my husband going away from the bed. There was no one else in the room but a child four years old. I called out to my husband, " Oh, you wretch, you have murdered me " He was then going out of the room. He was not dressed, he had only he shirt on. He meant to kill me, I know. If the head of the tomahawk had not come off I should have been killed. The blow was given on the back of my head I got up directly and ran outside, and went to another part of the premises occupied by Mr McWilliams. Mr and Mrs McWilliams both got up. I told them I was murdered, and mentioned the name of the person who had done it. I have had quarrels with my husband previously because I had drawn his wages to prevent him spending them in drink. I had no quarrel with him on Monday, and he was sober when he came home.
Samuel McWilliams, farmer, residing near Heyfield : The prisoner and his wife had been servants of mine for some time. On Monday last (27th inst.) I discharged them, and told prisoner to get a conveyance to take his wife away. He went away front the place shortly after wards, and returned the same evening. About 4 o'clock the next morning I was awoke by a cry of murder. I got up and ran to the door of my front room. I heard Mrs. Simmons say. "Let me in, he's murdered me." She did not mention his name. She was bleeding at the mouth a little. I did not examine her then. I slammed the door and armed myself with my gun. In the morning I examined Mrs. Simmons; I found a cut on the back of her head- the blow appeared to have been given with the head of a tomahawk, it was like a half circle. It did not bleed much, and did not appear to be a severe wound. The prisoner and his wife have not been on the best of terms for some time.
John O'Connor, police-constable at Rosedale, deposed : On the 20th instant, from information I received, I went to search for the prisoner. I found him about five o'clock in the afternoon in a deserted hut on Tyson's run. He had nothing on but his shirt. I asked prisoner why he assaulted his wife. He replied that he did it to frighten her, and did not intend to hurt her, and that he was very sorry. When I first approached the hut prisoner came forward and said if he had had his clothes he meant to have gone to Rosedale to give himself up to the police. I took him into custody.
Mr. Patten, for the prisoner, contended; that the assault was not of the severe nature the complainant wished to make it appear it was; that the whole affair arose from a squabble between husband and wife, and asked the bench to deal with the case summarily.
The prisoner was committed for trial at the next Circuit Court, to be held at Sale on 11th April. Bail in L100 allowed.
- [S253] Gippsland Times (Vic. : 1861 - 1954) .
ASSAULT.
James Simmons was then placed at the bar charged with having committed a murderous assault upon his wife.
The Crown Prosecutor having stated the case to the jury, called Mary Simmons, who having been duly sworn, repeated the evidence which has already appeared in our columns. The witness recognised the tomahawk produced in court as the one used by the prisoner.
Cross-examined by Mr Patten : I am sure I was not struck with the handle. it was the head. I suppose so. We have been living at McWilliams' for 18 months. Our wages were L70 a-year. I have not drawn quite as much as my part of the wages. I think I have not drawn as much as L50. I have had as much as L20 at a time. At other times L3 or L4. I do recollect my husband wishing me to leave. But I did not wish to go with him, and refused to go with him. He was constantly drinking. I remember he wanted me to go with him to Mrs Buchanan. I was unable to go, and he had to throw up the situation. He drew some money to fence his last selected land. I took no money out of his box. I got no orders from my husband not to draw his wages. The child in court was mine before I married my husband. There was no disturbance between us on the night of the assault. I said to Mr McWilliams " That wretch has murdered me." I mentioned his name when I got inside. Mr McWilliams got a gun in the morning. I was not much hurt; my head bled for a good bit.
I do not know how long.
Samuel McWilliams, sworn: His evidence has already appeared.
Cross-examined by Mr Patten : Mrs Simmons did not say at first who had " murdered" her. I waited until day light and then took the gun to search for the prisoner. I examined the wound, it was bleeding. I do not think the handle of the tomahawk would have made such a wound. I fancy she did not suffer much. I am not able to prove that they quarrelled much.
John O'Connor proved the arrest of the prisoner.
Mr Patten, in defence, addressing the jury, said this case had arisen out of a a quarrel between husband and wife. She asks you to believe that without having had any quarrel at all on that occasion, her husband got up at 4 in the morning and deliberately assaulted her in the murderous manner attempted to be shown by the wife. The prisoner will make his statement to you, and he will put a very different complexion upon the whole story.
The prisoner, addressing the jury said much of this was spite. He explained that the tomahawk he used was near the head of the bed; but it was only with the handle of the tomahawk. His statement was of a long rambling character, and contained nothing of importance.
The judge very shortly left the case to the jury as one of common assault.
- [S253] Gippsland Times (Vic. : 1861 - 1954) , 1 Jul 1875, Page 2.
IMPORTANT CLEARING OUT SALE
THIS DAY.
C. MACKINTOSH & CO. have received instructions from S. M'Williams, Esq., of Denison, who has sold his land and is leaving Gippsland, to Sell by Auction on the ground on above date 50 head mixed well-bred cattle, consisting of
9 Milch Cows, Springing Heifers, Steers,
&c.,
1 well-bred Bull
1 first-class brood Mare in foal
3 geldings, good farm horses.
1 Hack
150 pure bred Lincoln Ewes (stud flock) close on lambing
20 large fat Wethers Fat Pigs
50 Bags Oats Stack Wheaten Hay
Farming Implements, consisting of
Horse Dray and frame, nearly new,
the double wheeled Plough,
two sets Iron Harrows;
two Reaping Machines, one nearly new,
Potatoe Scaritier,
Chaff Cutter, and horse work complete,
&c.,
Churn, Milk Dishes, and all the Household Furniture,
also Harness of every description.
Time- 11 o'Clock.
- [S188] The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser (NSW, Australia), 14 Feb 1888, Page 4.
TEMPERANCE WINES.
WE (" Corowa Free Press") understand that Mr. S. M'William, of Corowa, as the result of a series of experiments, intends devoting a large portion of this year's vintage to the manufacture of unfermented wine. The manner in which a few bottles made last year have retained their quality has induced him to go into the business on a larger scale, and he intends to run out at least 1000 bottles this season.
Only a yortion of this number is intended for sacramental uses, as the sale for this description of wine is necessarily only limited. Mr. M'William seeks rather to manuacture a light and palatable beverage 'suithble' for the use of abstainers, and with tlhis object will mainly use the lighter sorts of grapes such as Chasselas and Reisling. It is
evident that once the initial difficulties are overcome there is plenty of sale for such a beverage as Mr. M'William
proposes. The "teetotaler" has not hitherto been particularly fortunate in hitting on a substitute for alcoholic liquors. The capacity of the average stomach as regards lemonade is limited; sodawater is decidedly not cheering, and the various temperance beverages have not up to the present been an unqualified success. There is thus a splendid opening for a new drink something that can unite the invigorating properties of wine with the harmlessness of water. If Mr. M'William can fill this particular "long felt want" he bids fair to do a large and profitable business.
- [S220] The Maitland Weekly Mercury (NSW, Australia), 6 Feb 1897, Page 10.
The judging in the district of the best cultivated vineyards of over 20 acres in connection with the Corowa annual show competition was completed on Thursday. Henry Moras, of Rhine Vineyard, was first; John Lane, of Midarre Vineyard, second; and Samuel M'William, of Sunnyside vineyard, third.
- [S2] Certificate of Death.
CERTIFIED COPY FURNISHED UNDER PART V OF THE REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS DEATHS AND MARRIAGES ACT 1973
DEATH REGISTERED IN NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIA
6923
No.: 291
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Date of death: 1902 June 12
Place of death: 28 Upper Bayview street North Sydney
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Name: Samuel McWilliam
Occupation: Vinegrower
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Sex: Male
Age: 72
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Cause of death: Senile Palsy, Hypostatic Congestion of Lungs, Syncope
Duration of last illness: 3 years, 4 days, -
Medical attendant: William J Chenhall, M.B. B.S., Registered
When he saw the last deceased: June 11th 1902
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Name of father: Samuel McWilliam
Occupation of father: Farmer
Name of mother: Unknown
Maiden surname of mother: Unknown
Informant: John McWilliam, Son, Broadway, Junee, Jundi?
Particulars of registration: ? June 12th 1902, St. Leonards
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When buried: June 14th 1902, Presbyterian
Where buried: Cemetery, Corowa
Name of undertaker: ? Clayton
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Name of minister : Thomas Sticle
Religion of minister: Presbyterian Minister
Names of witnesses of burial: E.A.H. Bent, P.J.Wittrier
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Where born: Co. Antrim, Ireland
How long in Australian colonies or states: Victoria, 12 years, N.S.W. 26 years
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Place of marriage: Geelong, Victoria
Age: 30 years
To whom: Martha Steele
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Children of marriage:
William _ 39 years
Eliza J _ 37 years
Crawford _ 36 years
John J _ 34 years
Thomas _ 32 years
Edmund _ 31 years
Isabelle _ 25 years
Rose M _ 21 years
Mary _ 19 years
Living
1 x male deceased
- [S374] New South Wales BMD, (https://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au).
MCWILLIAM SAMUEL
Registration number: 6923/1902
Father's Given Name(s): SAMUEL
Mother's Given Name(s):
District: ST LEONARDS
- [S176] The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954).
McWILLIAM. - June 12, at his residence, St. Hellier terrace, 28 Upper Bayview-street, North Sydney, Samuel McWilliam, late of Sunnyside, Corowa, aged 72 years.
- [S187] The Corowa Chronicle.
Mr. Samuel McWilliam, an old and respected resident of Corowa, died at his residence, Sydney, yesterday morning, after a long illness. He, with the late Mrs. McWilliam and family, came from Gippsland in the early eighties, and bought the property known now as Sunnyside Vineyard. Though having no previous experience in viticulture, Mr. McWilliam planted by degrees about 80 acres of vines, and soon, by his diligence and acumen, made a name for Sunnyside wines. About 10 years ago he retired, and has lived in Sydney since. He took an active interest in local politics and public affairs generally, was a trustee of the Corowa P. A. and H. Society, and was generally looked up to as a man of integrity and sound judgment. The remains will be brought to Corowa to-morrow, and interred in the old cemetery.
- [S176] The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954).
DEATH OF MR. S. M'WILLIAM, J.P.
COROWA. Friday.
Mr Samuel M'William, J. P., who took up land in the vicinity of Corowa in the early eighties died at his residence, North Sydney yesterday morning, at the age of 72 years. Deceased was proprietor of the Sunnyside Vineyard, and during his residence at Corowa took a lively interest in agricultural matters He was one of the trustees of the Corowa Agricultural Society. He leaves a grown-up family. The body will be brought to Corowa to-morrow for burial.
- [S105] Tombstone Inscription.
In memory of
Martha McWilliam (nee Steel)
Born Geelong 1841, died Corowa 18-5-1889
and
Samuel McWilliam
Born Raloo, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland 15-4-1830
Died Sydney 12-6-1902, and buried here with his wife Martha
Pioneers of the McWilliam
- [S53] Cowra Free Press.
THE LATE S. M'WILLIAM.
On Saturday last the train from Sydney conveyed the remains of the late Samuel M'William to Corowa. At the station the hearse and friends were, in waiting, and on transference of the coffin from the mortuary car to the vehicle the sad procession, wended its way to the cemetery, where the remains were interred in the family burial ground. The service at the grave was read by the Rev. T. Steele, and the undertaking. arrangements were carried out by Mr. Charles Clayton.
- [S176] The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954).
Return Thanks.
THE SONS and DAUGHTERS of the late Mr. SAMUEL McWILLIAM desire to return their heartfelt THANKS to their many kind friends for letters, telegrams, cards, kind expressions of sympathy, and floral tributes received during their recent sad bereavement ; also to Dr. Wm. Chenhall for his great kindness and attention during their late father's illness.
- [S93] Newspaper Article, 5 Sep 1902, Page 20.
SALE OF VINEYARD & CELLAR PLANT,
Farming Implements and Sundries.
AT SUNNYSIDE VINEYARD.
SATURDAY, 13th SEPTEMBER,
At 2 o'clock sharp.
A A, PIGGIN and Co., under instructions
from the executors of the estate late
Samuel McWilliam, will sell by public auction,
as above, the whole of the
Vineyard and Cellar Plant, Farming
Implements and Sundries,
Comprising--
H O R S E S.
2 Useful Draught Sorts.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
Double-furrow Vine Plough, Disc Harrow
Planet Jarvis Cultivator
Three-furrow Plough, Single-furrow Plough
Set of Harness.
HARNESS AND SADDLERY.
Collars, Harnes, Winkers, Reigns
Plough Chains, Back Bands,
GENERAL PLANT.
Dray and Frame
56 Wine Casks of various sizes, and contain-
ing about 15,000gal.
Quarter Casks, 2 Hogsheads
13 Vats of 230gal. each
2 Vats of 250gal each, 11 Picking Casks
3 Tubs, Stemmer and Crusher
Pump and Fittings, 2 Wine Presses
Steamer, Trolly, Wine Tester
5 Buckets, Funnel, Wheelbarrow, Scales
40ft Hosing, Malt Tank, Still and Tank.
Numerous Tools, including Forks, Saws,
Grindstone, Axes, Anvil
And a host of Sundries too numerous to par-
ticularise.
The whole of the above are for Absolute Sale,
and buyers may with confidence attend. Owing
to the large number of sundries to be submitted
Sale will commence punctually at 2 o'clock
sharp.
Terms at Sale.
A. A. PIGGIN and Co.,
Auctioneers and Property Salesmen,
Sanger-street, Corowa.
Albury Banner and Wodonga Express NSW
- [S176] The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954).
PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT.
TRUSTEES' REALISING SALE. at the COROWA AUCTION MART, SANGAR-STREET, COROWA, ON THURSDAY, 20th JULY, 1905, AT 3 p.m.
A.A. PIGGIN AND CO., under instructions from the Trustees, will sell by Public Auction, as above,
THE WELL-KNOWN SUNNYSIDE VINEYARD, consisting of-
80 Acres more or less Freehold Land, 70 Acres under vines, improvements. Cottage, cellar, etc, etc. Situated 1/4 mile from Corowa Railway Station, about 1/2 mile from Corowa Post office. A splendid paying property and admirably suited for subdivisional purposes. Town Residences, etc. Under the terms of the will of the late Mr. SAMUEL McWILLIAM this property must he sold and proceeds distributed amongst various legatees. Buyers may therefore attend with the full confidence that they will acquire a property which has taken a life-time to build up and has always yielded a competent living.
A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR VIGNERONS, INVESTORS, and Others.
For full particulars see future advertisement, or apply to
A. A. PIGGIN and CO., Auctioneers, Sangar-st, Corowa : or 21 The Olderfleet, Collins-street, Melbourne.
IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE.
- [S12] URL:, http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=cuatroake&id=I32235.
Jane Finlay McWilliam Family History Account
- [S22] Certificate of Marriage, 1863, 315.
SCHEDULE C.
1863
Marriages solemnized in the District of: Geelong
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No. :64
when Married: January 6th. 1863.
Where: In the private house of Mr. Saunders East Geelong
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Name and Surname of Parties:
H: Samuel Mc William
W: Marthe Steele
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Condition of the Parties.
Bachelor or Spinster
If a widower or widow, Date of former wife or Husband
H: Bachelor
W: Spinster
Children by each former marriage:
H: X
W: X
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Birthplace:
H: Raloo, Antrim, Ireland
W: Geelong
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Rank or Profession:
H: Farmer
W: -
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Ages:
H: 30
W: 21
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Residence:
Present:
H: Sale Gippsland
W: East Geelong
Usual:
H: Sale Gippsland
W: East Geelong
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Parents Names
(Mothers Maiden Name):
H: Sammuel McWilliam
W: Elizabeth McWilliam Nee. Crawford
Farther's Rank or Profession:
H: Edwin Steele
W: Martha Steele nee Pulsford
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do hereby declare that:
Member of:
Married in the : private house of Mr. Saunders East Geelong
This Marriage was solemnized between us:
.Sam Mc William
.Martha Steele
In the Presence of us:
.William Craig
.John? Saunders
According to: the ceremonies of the Pesbyan Church
By (or before) me: Joseph Dare
Officiating Minister or Depuity Engineer.
- [S34] The Crown in the state of Victoria, Pioneer Index - Victorian CD, (Macbeth Genealogical Services P/L), 1863, 315.
Surname: STEELE
Given Names: Martha
Event: M
Spouse Surname/Father: MCWILLIAM
Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Samuel
Age:
Sex: F
Birth Place:
Death Place:
Year: 1863
Reg Number: 315
Denomination:
Parish:
Fiche:
- [S22] Certificate of Marriage.
SCHEDULE D.
Marriages solemnized in the District of: Geelong
in the Colony of Victoria
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No. in Register: 64
On: Jan 6 1863
At: Geelong
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Signature: Saml McWilliam
Residence - Present: East Geelong
Residence - Usual: Sale Gippsland
Age: 30
Rank or Profession: Farmer
Condition: Bachelor
If Widower - former wife:
Birth place: Raloo, county Antrim, Ireland
Fathers name and rank: Samuel McWilliam Farmer
Mothers name and maiden name: Elizth McWilliam, Crawford
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Signature:Martha Steele
Residence - Present: East Geelong
Residence - Usual:
Age: 21
Rank or profession:
Condition: Spinster
If Widower - former wife::
Birth place: Geelong
Parents Names: Edwin Steele Farmer
Rank or Profession: Marther Steele, Pulsford
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I, Joseph Doug
being: a Minister
do hereby certify that I have, this day, at: Geelong
duly celebrated marriage between: Samuel Mc William
and: Marthe Steele
after Notice and Declaration duly made published, as by law required.
Dated this: 6th day of Jan 1863
Signature of Minister, Registrar-General, or other Officer: Joseph Doug
Witness: William Craig
Witness: Wlm? Saunders
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