NAME William SMITH | Name variations: None encountered. |
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Birth Date and Place | 13 Dec 1821 England – not verified [Smith Family Bible]. |
Baptism Date and Place | Sutton, Kent, England – not verified [WO12-6203]. See Additional Details below. |
Marriage Date and Place | 22 Aug 1845 Registrar’s Office, Perth, Western Australia [WABDM Reg.#148]. |
Spouse | Mary Ann BARRON [WABDM Reg,#148]. |
Children | William George b.1846 Perth, Western Australia [WABDM Reg.#792]. Edward b.1849 Perth, Western Australia [WABDM Reg.#1280]. Jane b.1851 Perth, Western Australia [WABDM Reg.#1695]. Ellen b.1853 Perth, Western Australia [WABDM Reg.#2218]. John b.1856 Perth, Western Australia [WABDM Reg.#3369]. James b.1859 Perth, Western Australia [WABDM Reg.#4547]. Elizabeth b.1862 Williams Bridge, Western Australia [WABDM Reg.#6222]. |
Occupations | Labourer, England [WO12-6203]. Labourer and Shepherd c. 1847-1853 [GRO Certificates]. Policeman c.1854-1860 (locations include Kojonup and Beaufort [PASH & BENT pp.54,56,151]. Yeoman & Farmer, Wedgecarrup, West of Wagin [GRO Certificates]. |
Land Acquisition in WA | Details on leases acquired are available in the State Records Office (see SDUR files]. |
Death Date and Place | 11 Apr 1864 George Haysom’s Yard, Perth, Western Australia [WABDM Reg.#2436]. Cause of Death: Apoplexy – verdict of inquest [TROVE] and/or Visitation of God [GRO Certificate]. |
Burial Date and Place | 13 Apr 1864 East Perth Cemetery, Western Australia. Church of England Section, Monument 500 [EPCEM]. |
Death, Funeral, Obituary Notices | Perth Gazette 15 Apr 1864 p.2. Inquirer 13 Apr 1864. |
Will and Probate | Letters of Administration 16 Jan 1867 by Mary Ann Smith, Supreme Court Ecclesiastical, Western Australia. [Cons 3458 131-1867]. |
BRITISH ARMY | |
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Regiment | 51st (2nd Yorkshire West Riding, The Kings Own Light Infantry) Regiment. |
Soldier No. and Rank | #1431 Private [WO12-6202-223]. |
Enlistment Date and Place | 15 Oct 1839 – recorded at Chatham [WO12-6201-235]. |
Medals, Clasps and Badges | None. |
Arrival Australia State: Ship and Date | Palmira. Departed Chatham 1 Aug 1840 for NSW [WO12-6202-292]. Arrived NSW c.19 Jan 1841, Re-joined 51st Regiment in Hobart Feb 1841 [WO12-6202-223]. |
Military Postings within Van Diemen’s Land. | Hobart HQ Feb 1841 to Nov 1844 including Garrison Duty and Escort Duty [WO12-6202-6206]. Victoria Valley 1 Apr to 31 Dec 1842 [WO12-6204-20/107]. Hobart In Hospital Jun (14 days) and Sep (6 days) 1844 [WO12-6206-33&92]. |
Arrival Western Australia: Ship and Date | Champion. Departed Hobart Nov 1844, arriving Fremantle 27 Nov 1844 [WO12-6206-154]. |
Military Postings within Western Australia | Perth HQ 27 Nov 1844 to 31 Mar 1847 [WO12-6206 to 6208]. |
Courts Martial in Western Australia | None. |
Discharge Date and Place | 31 Mar 1847 – without pension [WO12-6208-191&199]. |
Age at Discharge | 26 years [deduced]. |
Length of Service | 8 years [deduced]. |
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