George Wattus
b. 31 Jul 1805, d. 27 Nov 1878
| Father* | William Wattus b. about 1765 |
| Mother* | Sarah Miller b. about 1774 |
| Charts | BOOTS: Richard -Family and Descendants |
George Wattus was baptised on 31 Jul 1805 in Sandhurst, Kent. (Also indexed as the modern spelling: Waters.)
George Wattus was also known as Wadhurst (Marriage Index - Sussex.)
George Wattus married Mary Boots, daughter of Thomas Boots and Hannah Tree, on 31 Jul 1828 in Salehurst, East Sussex.
He and Mary Wattus emigrated on 24 Jun 1838 from Gravesend, Kent, on board the "Maitland", arriving in Sydney on 6 Nov 1838 under the "assisted immigration" program.
George Wattus married Mary Boyd on 16 Feb 1852 in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales.
George Wattus died on 27 Nov 1878 in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, at the age of 73 and the cause of his death was recorded as asthma and old age.
He was buried on 28 Nov 1878 at Pioneer Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Avenue in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales.
George Wattus was also known as Wadhurst (Marriage Index - Sussex.)
George Wattus married Mary Boots, daughter of Thomas Boots and Hannah Tree, on 31 Jul 1828 in Salehurst, East Sussex.
He and Mary Wattus emigrated on 24 Jun 1838 from Gravesend, Kent, on board the "Maitland", arriving in Sydney on 6 Nov 1838 under the "assisted immigration" program.
George Wattus married Mary Boyd on 16 Feb 1852 in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales.
George Wattus died on 27 Nov 1878 in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, at the age of 73 and the cause of his death was recorded as asthma and old age.
He was buried on 28 Nov 1878 at Pioneer Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Avenue in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales.
Family 1 | Mary Boots b. 4 Dec 1806, d. 6 Nov 1847 |
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Family 2 | Mary Boyd b. 18 Mar 1814, d. 2 May 1899 |
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Thomas Boots
b. 14 Feb 1779, d. 2 Sep 1864
| Father* | Bartholomew Boots b. 25 Apr 1736, d. about 15 Sep 1806 |
| Mother* | Elizabeth Allen b. about 1745, d. about 4 Sep 1782 |
| Charts | BOOTS: Richard -Family and Descendants |
Thomas Boots was baptised on 14 Feb 1779 at the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin in Salehurst, East Sussex.
Thomas Boots married Hannah Tree, daughter of William Tree and Martha French, on 21 Jun 1800 in Beckley, East Sussex. Thomas Boots was a farm labourer and carpenter in and around Salehurst.
He emigrated in 1828 to the United States of America, on board the "Electra" with some of their children: Josiah (17), William (15), Jane (13), Martha (10), John (6), Daniel (4) and George (2), arriving in New York on 7 Jul 1828. In later years, their other living children also migrated, but James and Mary went to Australia rather than follow other family members to the United States.
Thomas and Hannah lived at Gulf Bridge Road in West Monroe, Constantia, a 13 Aug 1828 on a farm of 25 acres, purchased from New York merchant Stephen B. Munn, according to Oswego County records.
Thomas Boots died on 2 Sep 1864 in Constantia, Oswego County, New York, at the age of 85.
He was buried at West Monroe Cemetery in West Monroe, Oswego County, New York, and the inscription reads:
age 85 yrs 6 mos
Come dear friends and cast an eye.
For as you are, so once was I;
As I am now, so you must be,
Therefore, prepare to follow me.
I am gone to rest in Jesus arms.
And there to enjoy his heavenly care.
He called me once t’was by his voice,
And I hope with joy to see his face.
Thomas Boots married Hannah Tree, daughter of William Tree and Martha French, on 21 Jun 1800 in Beckley, East Sussex. Thomas Boots was a farm labourer and carpenter in and around Salehurst.
He emigrated in 1828 to the United States of America, on board the "Electra" with some of their children: Josiah (17), William (15), Jane (13), Martha (10), John (6), Daniel (4) and George (2), arriving in New York on 7 Jul 1828. In later years, their other living children also migrated, but James and Mary went to Australia rather than follow other family members to the United States.
Thomas and Hannah lived at Gulf Bridge Road in West Monroe, Constantia, a 13 Aug 1828 on a farm of 25 acres, purchased from New York merchant Stephen B. Munn, according to Oswego County records.
Thomas Boots died on 2 Sep 1864 in Constantia, Oswego County, New York, at the age of 85.
He was buried at West Monroe Cemetery in West Monroe, Oswego County, New York, and the inscription reads:
age 85 yrs 6 mos
Come dear friends and cast an eye.
For as you are, so once was I;
As I am now, so you must be,
Therefore, prepare to follow me.
I am gone to rest in Jesus arms.
And there to enjoy his heavenly care.
He called me once t’was by his voice,
And I hope with joy to see his face.
Family | Hannah Tree b. 4 Mar 1781, d. 3 May 1861 |
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Mary Boots
b. 4 Dec 1806, d. 6 Nov 1847
| Father* | Thomas Boots b. 14 Feb 1779, d. 2 Sep 1864 |
| Mother* | Hannah Tree b. 4 Mar 1781, d. 3 May 1861 |
| Charts | BOOTS: Richard -Family and Descendants |
Mary Boots was also reported as having been born on 21 Jun 1806 in Ewhurst, East Sussex.
Mary Boots was born on 4 Dec 1806 in Ewhurst, East Sussex. She was baptised on 4 Jan 1807 in Ewhurst, East Sussex.
Mary Boots married George Wattus, son of William Wattus and Sarah Miller, on 31 Jul 1828 in Salehurst, East Sussex. Mary Boots was also known as Waters.
She and George Wattus emigrated on 24 Jun 1838 from Gravesend, Kent, on board the "Maitland", arriving in Sydney on 6 Nov 1838 under the "assisted immigration" program.
Mary Waters died on 6 Nov 1847 in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, at the age of 40 and the cause of her death was recorded as Cancer.
She was buried on 8 Nov 1847 at the Church of England Cemetery in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales.
Mary Boots was born on 4 Dec 1806 in Ewhurst, East Sussex. She was baptised on 4 Jan 1807 in Ewhurst, East Sussex.
Mary Boots married George Wattus, son of William Wattus and Sarah Miller, on 31 Jul 1828 in Salehurst, East Sussex. Mary Boots was also known as Waters.
She and George Wattus emigrated on 24 Jun 1838 from Gravesend, Kent, on board the "Maitland", arriving in Sydney on 6 Nov 1838 under the "assisted immigration" program.
Mary Waters died on 6 Nov 1847 in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, at the age of 40 and the cause of her death was recorded as Cancer.
She was buried on 8 Nov 1847 at the Church of England Cemetery in Raymond Terrace, New South Wales.
Family | George Wattus b. 31 Jul 1805, d. 27 Nov 1878 |
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