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Richard Mather Bennett / RM Bennett
I have been searching for several years for a death record for my gg grandfather RICHARD MATHER BENNETT who lived in Bendigo with his family from 1854. He migrated from Wigan, Lancashire, England. He was a carpenter / builder / contractor in Bendigo and was the building contractor for Bishopscourt, 40 Rowan St (now a B&B). The family lived "off Forest St" in 1858, and Barnard and Wattle Sts (? corner) in 1859, and Rowan St from 1864 to at least 1881. Richard was paying rates until about that time. Richard was listed as RM Bennett, Builder in the Sandhurst Directory for 1881/2 /3 but there was no record of him in the directories after that. His son, Samuel George Bennett was listed as a Builder, Wattle St, in the 1891-2 Sandhurst Directory but there was no mention of Richard. He often used his initials RM Bennett and I have seen his name misprinted as Richard Mathew Bennett and Richard Matthew Bennett. His son Samuel went to WA and was working as a carpenter in Geraldton in 1910. Samuel continued working as a carpenter in Perth in 1916 and died there in in 1939. Richard's wife was Maria Bennett and she died in Melbourne in 1896. Her death certificate said that she was a widow.
I have looked in all the BDMs, even New Zealand, but cannot find a death record for Richard. I am reasonably sure that he died by 1896. I am starting to wonder if he changed his name or died in a lonely grave. Does anyone have any information about his movements after 1881? I would be very grateful for even a small clue as to where he went and what happened to him. Could there have been a listing for him under a similar name in the Undertakers' Records?
Thank you, Anne aka Lorikeet
I have been searching for several years for a death record for my gg grandfather RICHARD MATHER BENNETT who lived in Bendigo with his family from 1854. He migrated from Wigan, Lancashire, England. He was a carpenter / builder / contractor in Bendigo and was the building contractor for Bishopscourt, 40 Rowan St (now a B&B). The family lived "off Forest St" in 1858, and Barnard and Wattle Sts (? corner) in 1859, and Rowan St from 1864 to at least 1881. Richard was paying rates until about that time. Richard was listed as RM Bennett, Builder in the Sandhurst Directory for 1881/2 /3 but there was no record of him in the directories after that. His son, Samuel George Bennett was listed as a Builder, Wattle St, in the 1891-2 Sandhurst Directory but there was no mention of Richard. He often used his initials RM Bennett and I have seen his name misprinted as Richard Mathew Bennett and Richard Matthew Bennett. His son Samuel went to WA and was working as a carpenter in Geraldton in 1910. Samuel continued working as a carpenter in Perth in 1916 and died there in in 1939. Richard's wife was Maria Bennett and she died in Melbourne in 1896. Her death certificate said that she was a widow.
I have looked in all the BDMs, even New Zealand, but cannot find a death record for Richard. I am reasonably sure that he died by 1896. I am starting to wonder if he changed his name or died in a lonely grave. Does anyone have any information about his movements after 1881? I would be very grateful for even a small clue as to where he went and what happened to him. Could there have been a listing for him under a similar name in the Undertakers' Records?
Thank you, Anne aka Lorikeet
I am searching for my great aunt Elizabeth Matthews who was born about 1845 (no Birth Cert avaiable) and last known was released from Ballarat Benevolment Assylum in 1862 to a Mrs REID many marriage certs bought but nothing has appeared for her Father is John and Mother is Mary any info would be appreciated Thank You Lynne
Have been researching chemists, druggists and apothecaries in Victoria ( and further afield ) for many years now and am interested in any info that be provided. Anybody here have a chemist in the family ?
Have information relating to local chemist, Thomas Richard JONES who perated a business in Hargreaves Street and lived in Mollison Street, Bendigo.
sanz says...
Hi everyone,,,,I am still researching My Bendigo families from 1800s JONES George and Bella...Roderick, Reece and Morgan JONES,,,,,STOKES Myrtle and Tiny,,,,ELVEYS William. and Isabel DAVIES,,,,,,MATHEWS Joanna ....Is their any families out their that could help me THANKS SANDRA
I have research relating to Edward Garsed who operated the Castleton Dispensary, Sandhurst Drug Store, etc. Also I have a photograph and a few personal items relating to this individual if they are of any assistance.
Darren Wright : exxilon@gawab.com
Darren Wright : exxilon@gawab.com
Matthew Wilson says...
Hello,
Looking for information or relations, connected to Edward Garsed b.1828, Elland Yorkshire. d.1885, Bendigo, Vic. Edward married Agnes Slee in 1855, Castlemaine.
Edward came to the goldfields in 1852 as Assisstant to Gold Commissioner Gilbert in Sandhurst. Later he started up a Pharmacy in Howard Place, he continued in that career untill his death..
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Chris,
Have a few photographs and a bit of paperwork in the collection relating to Roberts's Foundry if it is of any assistance.
Regards,
Darren.
chris roberts]
any info on "A Roberts and Sons " and the family involved in it would be much appreciated
it was a big foundry and fabrication workshop and built among other things the winding engine at Central Deborah Mine and many of the poppet heads in the district
it will assist in a family history I am writing - thank you
[/chris roberts]
Have a few photographs and a bit of paperwork in the collection relating to Roberts's Foundry if it is of any assistance.
Regards,
Darren.
chris roberts]
any info on "A Roberts and Sons " and the family involved in it would be much appreciated
it was a big foundry and fabrication workshop and built among other things the winding engine at Central Deborah Mine and many of the poppet heads in the district
it will assist in a family history I am writing - thank you
[/chris roberts]
Hi everyone,,,,I am still researching My Bendigo families from 1800s JONES George and Bella...Roderick, Reece and Morgan JONES,,,,,STOKES Myrtle and Tiny,,,,ELVEYS William. and Isabel DAVIES,,,,,,MATHEWS Joanna ....Is their any families out their that could help me THANKS SANDRA
I am related to the McCarthy family in Heathcote. I went to school with a Fullarton in Bendigo, he would be about 61 now
Barbara Powell says...
Thankyou for the opportunity to be a guest. I will be looking for details of Henri Louis Langoulant, a Frenchman, descended from jewellers in Paris, who deserted a whale boat in Albany about 1835, Western Australia, and after taking up a job as a lime burner, went to Bendigo during the gold rush from about 1852 for eight years.
There is a Langoulant family in WA; some of them have abbreviated the anme to Lang.
Shirley Vandenbroek says...
I am looking for info on a Thomas Oakley he was an undertaker for Sandhurst area. Also info on Thomas tranter owning the Junurton pub. Thanks
Many Tranters around Heathcote area
TERRY WATERS says...
Was one of their children named Bill or William?
Heather Price says...
I have a photo album of John Thomas Harvey Cocks 1854 -1938 & his wife Jane Frances White 1857-1946, Bendigo residents. their parents & children etc.I beleive decendants of Cocks,Wirth,Michael familys would love some of these photos. I would like to have names to many photos. & would be happy to email photos.
Matthew Wilson says...
Hello,
Looking for information or relations, connected to Edward Garsed b.1828, Elland Yorkshire. d.1885, Bendigo, Vic. Edward married Agnes Slee in 1855, Castlemaine.
Edward came to the goldfields in 1852 as Assisstant to Gold Commissioner Gilbert in Sandhurst. Later he started up a Pharmacy in Howard Place, he continued in that career untill his death..
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
hi, looking for information on wolstencrofts john dob 1834 wife sarah ann dob1835, joseph wolstencroft, brother?? 1839 johns children george hannah and joseph, josephs children john george bray wolstencroft, siblings??? email me ebonylw@live.com.au
Hi,
I am looking for information about Harris family. John Harris abt 1829 Gt Glacklon, UK arrived Australia and married Elizabeth Kerney, 1833, Ireland. Married 1834, Victoria. John was miner in Bendigo. They have children Thomas, Elizabeth and James. I am hoping to hearing any information and would appreciate it.
With thanks
Regards
Wendy
I am looking for information about Harris family. John Harris abt 1829 Gt Glacklon, UK arrived Australia and married Elizabeth Kerney, 1833, Ireland. Married 1834, Victoria. John was miner in Bendigo. They have children Thomas, Elizabeth and James. I am hoping to hearing any information and would appreciate it.
With thanks
Regards
Wendy
Hi All,
I'm searching for information about and descendants of the Riedle family. I am descendant of Augusta Riedle, whose father Joseph Antone Riedle and mother Henrietta (nee Wendt) owned a furniture shop in Bendigo. Joseph and Henrietta were both from Germany and married in South Australia in 1856. Some of their other known children are - Heinrich (Henry), Henrietta, Josephine, Maria Anna, Dorothea Elisabetha, Louisa, and Albert.
Augusta later married Carl August Heinrich Schutze, and I am a descendant of this union. I do not know anything more about the Riedle's and would appreciate hearing from anyone who might have any information.
Thanks and regards,
Melanie
I'm searching for information about and descendants of the Riedle family. I am descendant of Augusta Riedle, whose father Joseph Antone Riedle and mother Henrietta (nee Wendt) owned a furniture shop in Bendigo. Joseph and Henrietta were both from Germany and married in South Australia in 1856. Some of their other known children are - Heinrich (Henry), Henrietta, Josephine, Maria Anna, Dorothea Elisabetha, Louisa, and Albert.
Augusta later married Carl August Heinrich Schutze, and I am a descendant of this union. I do not know anything more about the Riedle's and would appreciate hearing from anyone who might have any information.
Thanks and regards,
Melanie
Sue,
are you still looking for info?
I may have some that will help you.
are you still looking for info?
I may have some that will help you.
sue says...
I am researching the Broadway family who settled in Lockwood in the early 1850's. James and Sophia had several children who married into McGlashan, Stone, Hunt, Dolding,Jones & chambers families. Any informaiton about the family or the history of Lockwood would be of value.
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