William Steward1

M, #41381, b. circa 1827
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EVENTDATEDETAILS
Birthcirca 1827William Steward was born circa 1827 at Leicestershire, EnglandG; based on his age of 17 years in the trial papers.
Marriage15 June 1850He was married to Ann Asquith, daughter of Christian Asquith and Susannah Smith, on Saturday, 15 June 1850 at St Peters Church, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaG, M; by Rev Samuel Edward Bloomfield. The witnesses were James Jennings and Louisa Norris.1,2,3

Also Known As

DescriptionDateName
Name VariationWilliam Steward was also known as William Stewart as listed in the Thomas Arbuthnot papers.

Criminal Record

DatePlaceDetails
1 January 1844Leicester, EnglandGWilliam Steward was tried for house breaking and sentenced to 10 years on 1 January 1844 at Leicester, EnglandG.
4 May 1847He received his certificate of freedom on 4 May 1847 He received his freedom in May 1847 upon his being landed at Williamstown on the day of their arrival.

Voyages

DateDetails
10 January 1847William Steward was a convict aboard The Ship Thomas Arbuthnot which sailed from Portland, EnglandG, on Sunday, 10 January 1847 and travelled to the Isle of Wight to take on 89 Parkhurst boys. She departed on 11 January 1847.3

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Article1890William Steward was mentioned in the anecdote for Christian Asquith in 1890;
On 20 August 1890 the Victorian Legislative Assembly started an enquiry to attempt to prove who discovered gold in Bendigo. During that enquiry his son-in-law, William Steward gave this description of his father-in-law:

The old man, when I saw him, he had on a shoemaker's apron and he was splattered with mud" "I said, What are you doing? and he said 'digging a waterhole' I said 'A fine waterhole no doubt, have you got gold?' yes he said and he showed me a match box full of gold, nice lovely gold. How many? He said 4 or 6. I said, I am going to be in it."

A strong case was made that Chris Asquith was the first person to discover gold at Bendigo and no one disputed that he lived in the hut next to the find. However, the enquiry made no decision.1
Last Edited3 May 2010

Citations

  1. [S585] Richard Greene, "Christian Asquith," e-mail to Robert Mote, March 2006.
  2. [S472] Susannah Asquith, nee Smith, online http://halflives.adc.rmit.edu.au/documents
  3. [S874] Merv Hunt, "William Steward," e-mail to Robert Mote, April 2010.

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Catherine O'Hagan1

F, #41382
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EVENTDATEDETAILS
Marriage10 October 1866Catherine was married to Frank Hilton Anderson, son of Alexander Anderson and Ann Barr, on Wednesday, 10 October 1866 at Gladstone, QLD, AustraliaG.1

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DescriptionDateName
Married Name1866As of 10 October 1866, her married name was Anderson.1
Last Edited20 Apr 2006

Citations

  1. [S596] Yvonne Neuendorf, "Frank Hilton Anderson," e-mail to Jan McInnes, Jan 2006.

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Robert Hall

M, #41383
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Marriage1810Robert was married to Mary Nash, daughter of William Nash and Maria Haynes, in 1810 at AustraliaG.
Last Edited21 Apr 2006

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Thomas Bernard Cullen1

M, #41384, b. circa 1824, d. 23 October 1906
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FatherPatrick William Cullen b. c 1786, d. 22 Jan 1871
MotherMargaret Curren d. b 1838

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EVENTDATEDETAILS
Birthcirca 1824Thomas Bernard Cullen was born circa 1824 at Ballyneatheagh, County Sligo, IrelandG.1
He was the son of Patrick William Cullen and Margaret Curren.
Marriage10 June 1850Thomas Bernard was married to Mary Dwyer, daughter of Michael Dwyer and Hanorah Cullen, on Monday, 10 June 1850 at St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Bathurst, NSW, AustraliaG.1
Death23 October 1906Thomas Bernard Cullen died on Tuesday, 23 October 1906 at Rockley, NSW, AustraliaG.1

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DescriptionDateName
Name Variation1850As of after 1850, Thomas Bernard Cullen was also known as Rushan Bear.

Voyages

DateDetails
1845Thomas Bernard Cullen was a passenger aboard The Ship Elizabeth (II) which sailed from Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG, in 1845 and arrived in Sydney NSW on 31 March 1845.

Family with

Mary Dwyer b. c 1825, d. 18 Oct 1900
Child
Last Edited23 Apr 2006

Citations

  1. [S597] Letter, The Cullen Family to Robert Mote, 22 September 1994.

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Mary Dwyer1

F, #41385, b. circa 1825, d. 18 October 1900
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FatherMichael Dwyer
MotherHanorah Cullen

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EVENTDATEDETAILS
Birthcirca 1825Mary Dwyer was born circa 1825 at Limerick, IrelandG.1
She was the daughter of Michael Dwyer and Hanorah Cullen.
Marriage10 June 1850Mary was married to Thomas Bernard Cullen, son of Patrick William Cullen and Margaret Curren, on Monday, 10 June 1850 at St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Bathurst, NSW, AustraliaG.1
Death18 October 1900Mary Dwyer died on Thursday, 18 October 1900 at Reedy Creek, NSW, AustraliaG.1

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DescriptionDateName
Married Name1850As of 10 June 1850, her married name was Cullen.1

Family with

Thomas Bernard Cullen b. c 1824, d. 23 Oct 1906
Child
Last Edited23 Apr 2006

Citations

  1. [S597] Letter, The Cullen Family to Robert Mote, 22 September 1994.

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Patrick William Cullen1

M, #41386, b. circa 1786, d. 22 January 1871
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FatherWilliam Cullen
MotherHonora Gaffeney

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EVENTDATEDETAILS
Birthcirca 1786Patrick William Cullen was born circa 1786 at Kilmacatramy, County Sligo, IrelandG.1
He was the son of William Cullen and Honora Gaffeney.
Marriagecirca 1810Patrick William was married to Margaret Curren circa 1810 at Drumshambo, County Leitrim, IrelandG.1
Death22 January 1871Patrick William Cullen died on Sunday, 22 January 1871 at Bucks Creek, Carcoar, NSW, AustraliaG.1
Burial24 January 1871He was buried on 24 January 1871 at Long Swamp, NSW, AustraliaG.1

Description

DateDescription
1844In 1844 Patrick William Cullen was described as 5 feet five and a half inches tall, a ruddy complexion much freckled, dark brown hair with grey and bluish eyes.1

Criminal Record

DatePlaceDetails
1837Patrick William Cullen was convicted of stealing a cow from a neighbour and sentenced to transportation for life. This was later changed to transportation for seven years in 1837.
4 October 1844Bathurst, NSW, AustraliaGHe received his certificate of freedom on 4 October 1844 at Bathurst, NSW, AustraliaG.1

Voyages

DateDetails
28 November 1837Patrick William Cullen was a convict aboard The Ship William Jardine which sailed from Dublin, IrelandG, on Tuesday, 28 November 1837 and arrived in Sydney, NSW on 11 April 1838.

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Article1837Bryan McManus, the Parish Priest, wrote to his Excellency, the Earl of Mulgrave, Lord Lieutenant General of Ireland to appeal the sentence.

The Memorial of Pat Cullen of Kilmactrany in the County of Sligo, now a convict for life in the Gaol of Sligo.

I humbly relate .......
That in the neifhbourhood of Pat lived a man, named Michael McGarry, who being contrary to his wishes to marry, put away his wife and drove the unfortunate object of his hatred, to seek support among her charitable neighbours. Pat, through compassion for her suffering, frequently gave her lodging, for the night or two which displeased her husband so much that he came to his house and forbade him to entertain her in future, and vowed vengeance against him if he did. Sometime since, pat was bringing home potatoes on a horse, which he got from a neighbour whose land lay beyond McGarry's farm. After leaving the horse at home, whom should he see by McGarry's wife and her sister taking away one of her husband's cows. McGarry having discovered them, also took the cow back and would have prosecuted the wife, were it not that every person informed him, he could not injure her. As previously remarked, he was angry with Pat for offering her asylum and therfor as he saw him at the same time in his field, he prosecuted him.

Pat, being unprepared and without counsel, got transported for life. Pat is a poor man aged 50 having a good wife and 10 children depending upon him for industry.

His Lordship Justice, when sentencing him had said he was the object of great compassion. The pity he felt of him, he trusts the same feeling will actuate Your Excellency, upon consideration of his case, to change his sentence and remain grateful to Your Excellency.

Sligo Prison Aug. 8th 1837 Pat Cullen
Bryan McManus Parish Priest

Three similar memorials were wrtten by a Vicar and 2 Justices of the Peace.1
Occupationbefore 1871Patrick William Cullen was a farmer before 1871.1

Family with

Margaret Curren d. b 1838
Child
Last Edited23 Apr 2006

Citations

  1. [S597] Letter, The Cullen Family to Robert Mote, 22 September 1994.

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Margaret Curren1

F, #41387, d. before 1838
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BirthMargaret Curren was born at Kilmacatramy, County Sligo, IrelandG.1
Marriagecirca 1810Margaret was married to Patrick William Cullen, son of William Cullen and Honora Gaffeney, circa 1810 at Drumshambo, County Leitrim, IrelandG.1
Deathbefore 1838Margaret Curren died before 1838 at County Sligo, IrelandG; it is understood that she died during the potatoe famine.1

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DescriptionDateName
Married Name1810As of circa 1810, her married name was Cullen.1

Family with

Patrick William Cullen b. c 1786, d. 22 Jan 1871
Child
Last Edited23 Apr 2006

Citations

  1. [S597] Letter, The Cullen Family to Robert Mote, 22 September 1994.

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Michael Dwyer1

M, #41388
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BirthMichael Dwyer was born at IrelandG.1
Marriagebefore 1825Michael was married to Hanorah Cullen before 1825 at IrelandG.

Family with

Hanorah Cullen
Child
Last Edited23 Apr 2006

Citations

  1. [S597] Letter, The Cullen Family to Robert Mote, 22 September 1994.

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Hanorah Cullen1

F, #41389
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EVENTDATEDETAILS
BirthHanorah Cullen was born at IrelandG.1
Marriagebefore 1825Hanorah was married to Michael Dwyer before 1825 at IrelandG.

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DescriptionDateName
Married Name1825As of before 1825, her married name was Dwyer.

Family with

Michael Dwyer
Child
Last Edited23 Apr 2006

Citations

  1. [S597] Letter, The Cullen Family to Robert Mote, 22 September 1994.

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William Cullen1

M, #41390
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Marriagebefore 1786William was married to Honora Gaffeney before 1786 at IrelandG.1

Family with

Honora Gaffeney
Child
Last Edited23 Apr 2006

Citations

  1. [S597] Letter, The Cullen Family to Robert Mote, 22 September 1994.

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Honora Gaffeney1

F, #41391
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EVENTDATEDETAILS
Marriagebefore 1786Honora was married to William Cullen before 1786 at IrelandG.1

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DescriptionDateName
Married Name1786As of before 1786, her married name was Cullen.1

Family with

William Cullen
Child
Last Edited23 Apr 2006

Citations

  1. [S597] Letter, The Cullen Family to Robert Mote, 22 September 1994.

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The Ship William Jardine

#41392
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DateDetails
28 November 1837The Ship William Jardine sailed from Dublin, IrelandG, on Tuesday, 28 November 1837 with Patrick William Cullen aboard and arrived in Sydney, NSW on 11 April 1838.
Last Edited23 Apr 2006

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Susanna Collett1

F, #41393, b. 8 July 1821
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FatherWilliam Collett1 b. c 1788, d. Dec 1864
MotherMary Knights1
RelationshipSister of Philip Collett

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EVENTDATEDETAILS
Baptism8 July 1821Susanna Collett was baptized on Sunday, 8 July 1821 at Wortham, Suffolk, EnglandG.1
She was the daughter of William Collett and Mary Knights.1
ChartsDescendant Chart - William Collett
Last Edited24 Apr 2006

Citations

  1. [S593] Margaret Chadd & Michael Collett, "The 2nd Supplement of the Collett Saga", Report 1, 30 May 2003 from Margaret Chadd.

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Francis Pentland Shelley1,2

M, #41394, b. 1919, d. 11 August 1942
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FatherCecil Harcourt Shelley2 b. 26 Oct 1874, d. 7 Jan 1944
MotherIrene Hermoine Wilcock2 d. a 1945
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of Robert Mote
3rd great-grandson of James Thomas John Bean

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EVENTDATEDETAILS
Birth1919Francis Pentland Shelley was born in 1919 at AustraliaG.2
He was the son of Cecil Harcourt Shelley and Irene Hermoine Wilcock.2
Death11 August 1942Francis Pentland Shelley died on Tuesday, 11 August 1942 at New GuineaG. He died in air combat during the Western Pacific Air Campaign.2

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DescriptionDateName
NicknameFrancis Pentland Shelley was often called Bill.2

Military Service

EventDateDetails
Mil-Action1942Francis Pentland Shelley was a Warrant Officer (WO) in RAAF 75 Squadron. His Service Number was 402408. He was a fighter pilot flying Wirraways in 1942 at New GuineaG.2
ChartsIndented Descendant Chart - Thomas Beane
Box Descendant Chart - Thomas Beane
Descendant Chart - John Shelley
Last Edited24 Apr 2006

Citations

  1. Pentland was his maternal grandmother's surname.
  2. [S397] Michael J Mecham, "The Mecham Family," e-mail to Robert Mote, 19 August 2003.

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Mary Beaumond1

F, #41395, d. 8 March 1857
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EVENTDATEDETAILS
Marriage1841Mary was married to William Hammond, son of ? Hammant and Elizabeth Unknown, in 1841 at Appin, NSW, AustraliaG.1
Death8 March 1857Mary Beaumond died on Sunday, 8 March 1857 at NSW, AustraliaG.1

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DescriptionDateName
Married Name1841As of 1841, her married name was Hammond.1
Last Edited25 Apr 2006

Citations

  1. [S450] Jan McInnes, "Jonas Jackson," e-mail to Robert Mote, various.

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Catherine Maher1

F, #41396
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EVENTDATEDETAILS
Marriage1858Catherine was married to William Hammond, son of ? Hammant and Elizabeth Unknown, in 1858 at Appin, NSW, AustraliaG.1

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DescriptionDateName
Married Name1858As of 1858, her married name was Hammond.1

Family with

William Hammond b. 1798, d. 30 Jun 1879
Child
Last Edited25 Apr 2006

Citations

  1. [S450] Jan McInnes, "Jonas Jackson," e-mail to Robert Mote, various.

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Mary Ellen Hammond1

F, #41397, b. 1859, d. 1931
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FatherWilliam Hammond1 b. 1798, d. 30 Jun 1879
MotherCatherine Maher1

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EVENTDATEDETAILS
Birth1859Mary Ellen Hammond was born in 1859 at Campbelltown, NSW, AustraliaG.1
She was the daughter of William Hammond and Catherine Maher.1
Marriage7 February 1877Mary Ellen was married to Patrick Byrne on Wednesday, 7 February 1877 at Appin, NSW, AustraliaG.1
Death1931Mary Ellen Hammond died in 1931 at Campbelltown, NSWG.1

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DescriptionDateName
Married Name1877As of 7 February 1877, her married name was Byrne.1

Family with

Patrick Byrne
Children
Last Edited25 Apr 2006

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  1. [S450] Jan McInnes, "Jonas Jackson," e-mail to Robert Mote, various.

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Patrick Byrne1

M, #41398
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EVENTDATEDETAILS
Marriage7 February 1877Patrick was married to Mary Ellen Hammond, daughter of William Hammond and Catherine Maher, on Wednesday, 7 February 1877 at Appin, NSW, AustraliaG.1

Family with

Mary Ellen Hammond b. 1859, d. 1931
Children
Last Edited25 Apr 2006

Citations

  1. [S450] Jan McInnes, "Jonas Jackson," e-mail to Robert Mote, various.

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William Thomas Byrne1

M, #41399, b. 1 November 1877, d. 1942
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FatherPatrick Byrne1
MotherMary Ellen Hammond1 b. 1859, d. 1931

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EVENTDATEDETAILS
Birth1 November 1877William Thomas Byrne was born on Thursday, 1 November 1877 at NSW, AustraliaG.1
He was the son of Patrick Byrne and Mary Ellen Hammond.1
Death1942William Thomas Byrne died in 1942 at Muswellbrook, NSW, AustraliaG.1
Last Edited25 Apr 2006

Citations

  1. [S450] Jan McInnes, "Jonas Jackson," e-mail to Robert Mote, various.

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John E Byrne1

M, #41400, b. 1879, d. 1880
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FatherPatrick Byrne1
MotherMary Ellen Hammond1 b. 1859, d. 1931

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EVENTDATEDETAILS
Birth1879John E Byrne was born in 1879 at NSW, AustraliaG.1
He was the son of Patrick Byrne and Mary Ellen Hammond.1
Death1880John E Byrne died in 1880 at NSWG.1
Last Edited25 Apr 2006

Citations

  1. [S450] Jan McInnes, "Jonas Jackson," e-mail to Robert Mote, various.

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