Abraham Cant
b. 14 Jan 1861, d. 17 Dec 1908
| Father* | William Cant b. 4 Apr 1824, d. 18 Aug 1906 |
| Mother* | Jane Kennewell b. 15 Feb 1838, d. 12 Dec 1895 |
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
Abraham Cant was born on 14 Jan 1861 in Maitland, New South Wales.
Abraham Cant married Charlotte Caroline Whybin, daughter of John Whybin and Mary Ann Schofield, on 4 Aug 1881 in West Maitland, New South Wales.
Abraham Cant died on 17 Dec 1908 in West Maitland, New South Wales, at the age of 47.
He was buried on 18 Dec 1908 at Campbells Hill Cemetery (Grave location recorded as: Church of England Plot D3/24-25) in West Maitland, New South Wales.
Abraham Cant married Charlotte Caroline Whybin, daughter of John Whybin and Mary Ann Schofield, on 4 Aug 1881 in West Maitland, New South Wales.
Abraham Cant died on 17 Dec 1908 in West Maitland, New South Wales, at the age of 47.
He was buried on 18 Dec 1908 at Campbells Hill Cemetery (Grave location recorded as: Church of England Plot D3/24-25) in West Maitland, New South Wales.
Rebecca Curtis Cant
b. 26 Feb 1866, d. 20 Dec 1938
| Father* | William Cant b. 4 Apr 1824, d. 18 Aug 1906 |
| Mother* | Jane Kennewell b. 15 Feb 1838, d. 12 Dec 1895 |
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
Rebecca Curtis Cant was born on 26 Feb 1866 in Maitland, New South Wales.
Rebecca Curtis Cant married Richard Partridge on 2 Feb 1882 in West Maitland, New South Wales.
Rebecca Curtis Partridge died on 20 Dec 1938 in West Maitland, New South Wales, at the age of 72.
She was buried (Grave location recorded as: Church of England Row 1, Plot 19) in East Maitland, New South Wales.
Rebecca Curtis Cant married Richard Partridge on 2 Feb 1882 in West Maitland, New South Wales.
Rebecca Curtis Partridge died on 20 Dec 1938 in West Maitland, New South Wales, at the age of 72.
She was buried (Grave location recorded as: Church of England Row 1, Plot 19) in East Maitland, New South Wales.
Family | Richard Partridge b. 25 Dec 1856, d. 1930 |
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Edwin George Arthur Cant
b. 23 Jan 1869, d. 24 Mar 1951
| Father* | William Cant b. 4 Apr 1824, d. 18 Aug 1906 |
| Mother* | Jane Kennewell b. 15 Feb 1838, d. 12 Dec 1895 |
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
Edwin George Arthur Cant was born on 23 Jan 1869 in Maitland, New South Wales. Edwin George Arthur Cant was also known as Ned.
Edwin George Arthur Cant married Alice Susan Whybin, daughter of John Whybin and Mary Ann Schofield, on 29 Feb 1888 in West Maitland, New South Wales.
Edwin George Arthur Cant died on 24 Mar 1951 in Maitland, New South Wales, at the age of 82.
Edwin George Arthur Cant married Alice Susan Whybin, daughter of John Whybin and Mary Ann Schofield, on 29 Feb 1888 in West Maitland, New South Wales.
Edwin George Arthur Cant died on 24 Mar 1951 in Maitland, New South Wales, at the age of 82.
John Hall Cant
b. 30 Oct 1870, d. 18 Feb 1939
| Father* | William Cant b. 4 Apr 1824, d. 18 Aug 1906 |
| Mother* | Jane Kennewell b. 15 Feb 1838, d. 12 Dec 1895 |
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
John Hall Cant was born on 30 Oct 1870 in West Maitland, New South Wales.
John Hall Cant married Phoebe Whybin, daughter of John Whybin and Mary Ann Schofield, in Feb 1889 in West Maitland, New South Wales.
John Hall Cant died on 18 Feb 1939 in Paterson, New South Wales, at the age of 68.
John Hall Cant married Phoebe Whybin, daughter of John Whybin and Mary Ann Schofield, in Feb 1889 in West Maitland, New South Wales.
John Hall Cant died on 18 Feb 1939 in Paterson, New South Wales, at the age of 68.
Family | Phoebe Whybin b. 1867, d. 29 Oct 1925 |
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Richard James Geoffrey Cant
b. 15 Nov 1871, d. 14 Feb 1950
| Father* | William Cant b. 4 Apr 1824, d. 18 Aug 1906 |
| Mother* | Jane Kennewell b. 15 Feb 1838, d. 12 Dec 1895 |
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
Richard James Geoffrey Cant was born on 15 Nov 1871 in Maitland, New South Wales.
Richard James Geoffrey Cant married Mary Katherine Cant in 1894 in East Maitland, New South Wales.
Richard James Geoffrey Cant died on 14 Feb 1950 in Cessnock, New South Wales, at the age of 78.
He was buried on 15 Feb 1950 at the Church of England Cemetery in Rothbury, New South Wales.
Richard James Geoffrey Cant married Mary Katherine Cant in 1894 in East Maitland, New South Wales.
Richard James Geoffrey Cant died on 14 Feb 1950 in Cessnock, New South Wales, at the age of 78.
He was buried on 15 Feb 1950 at the Church of England Cemetery in Rothbury, New South Wales.
Family | Mary Katherine Cant b. about 1868, d. 17 Sep 1959 |
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Violet Sarah Cant
b. 6 Jun 1874, d. 16 Apr 1942
| Father* | William Cant b. 4 Apr 1824, d. 18 Aug 1906 |
| Mother* | Jane Kennewell b. 15 Feb 1838, d. 12 Dec 1895 |
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
--violet.jpg "Violet (Cant) Dooley -from\"Thicker than Water\" by Nelll Pyle")
Violet (Cant) Dooley -from"Thicker than Water" by Nelll Pyle
Violet Sarah Cant married Andrew John Dooley in 1891 in West Maitland, New South Wales.
Violet Sarah Dooley died on 16 Apr 1942 in West Maitland, New South Wales, at the age of 67.
She was buried at Campbells Hill Cemetery (Grave location recorded as: Roman Catholic Section D10/3, Plot 30) in West Maitland, New South Wales.
Family | Andrew John Dooley b. 1866, d. 23 Mar 1940 |
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William Thomas Theodore Cant
b. 20 May 1877, d. 11 Jan 1908
| Father* | William Cant b. 4 Apr 1824, d. 18 Aug 1906 |
| Mother* | Jane Kennewell b. 15 Feb 1838, d. 12 Dec 1895 |
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
William Thomas Theodore Cant was born on 20 May 1877 at "hillborough" in Maitland, New South Wales. William Thomas Theodore Cant was also known as Billy.
William Thomas Theodore Cant married Amy Katherine Hatcher in 1900 in Branxton, New South Wales.
William Thomas Theodore Cant died on 11 Jan 1908 in Maitland, New South Wales, at the age of 30.
He was buried on 12 Jan 1908 at Campbells Hill Cemetery (Grave location recorded as: Church of England Section A8, Plot 28) in West Maitland, New South Wales.
William Thomas Theodore Cant married Amy Katherine Hatcher in 1900 in Branxton, New South Wales.
William Thomas Theodore Cant died on 11 Jan 1908 in Maitland, New South Wales, at the age of 30.
He was buried on 12 Jan 1908 at Campbells Hill Cemetery (Grave location recorded as: Church of England Section A8, Plot 28) in West Maitland, New South Wales.
Family | Amy Catherine Hatcher b. 1877, d. about 10 Nov 1927 |
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Frederick Oliver Cant
b. 8 Aug 1879, d. 20 Mar 1934
| Father* | William Cant b. 4 Apr 1824, d. 18 Aug 1906 |
| Mother* | Jane Kennewell b. 15 Feb 1838, d. 12 Dec 1895 |
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
Frederick Oliver Cant was born on 8 Aug 1879 in Maitland, New South Wales. Frederick Oliver Cant was also known as Frank.
Frank Cant married Ella Whybin, daughter of John Whybin and Mary Ann Schofield, in 1899 in East Maitland, New South Wales.
Frederick Oliver Cant died on 20 Mar 1934 in Maitland, New South Wales, at the age of 54.
He was buried on 22 Mar 1934 at Campbells Hill Cemetery (Grave location recorded as: Church of England Section D5(2), Plot 35-36) in West Maitland, New South Wales.
Frank Cant married Ella Whybin, daughter of John Whybin and Mary Ann Schofield, in 1899 in East Maitland, New South Wales.
Frederick Oliver Cant died on 20 Mar 1934 in Maitland, New South Wales, at the age of 54.
He was buried on 22 Mar 1934 at Campbells Hill Cemetery (Grave location recorded as: Church of England Section D5(2), Plot 35-36) in West Maitland, New South Wales.
William Cant 
b. 16 Sep 1793, d. 2 Jun 1876
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
William Cant was born on 16 Sep 1793 in Barkston, Lincolnshire, a son of Francis and Elizabeth (Green) Cant.
William was an Agricultural Labourer.
William Cant married Susanna Curtis in 1816 in London.
William Cant and Susanna Cant immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, with their children, two daughters-in-law and two sons-in-law on board the "Briton", as assisted immigrants, having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April. The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health. The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope. It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers. She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward. The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them". They were sponsored by Francis Mitchell, of Sydney.
William Cant died on 2 Jun 1876 at Kings' Plains Creek in Carcoar, New South Wales, at the age of 82.
He was buried on 4 Jun 1876 in Carcoar, New South Wales.
William was an Agricultural Labourer.
William Cant married Susanna Curtis in 1816 in London.
William Cant and Susanna Cant immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, with their children, two daughters-in-law and two sons-in-law on board the "Briton", as assisted immigrants, having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April. The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health. The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope. It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers. She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward. The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them". They were sponsored by Francis Mitchell, of Sydney.
William Cant died on 2 Jun 1876 at Kings' Plains Creek in Carcoar, New South Wales, at the age of 82.
He was buried on 4 Jun 1876 in Carcoar, New South Wales.
Family | Susanna Curtis b. 1799, d. 23 Oct 1869 |
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Susanna Curtis
b. 1799, d. 23 Oct 1869
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
Susanna Curtis was born in 1799 in Orford, Suffolk, a daughter of Geoffrey and Sarah (Blomfield) Curtis.
Susanna Curtis married William Cant in 1816 in London.
Susanna Cant and William Cant immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, with their children, two daughters-in-law and two sons-in-law on board the "Briton", as assisted immigrants, having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April. The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health. The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope. It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers. She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward. The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them". They were sponsored by Francis Mitchell, of Sydney.
Susanna Cant died on 23 Oct 1869 at Grubbenbun Creek in Carcoar, New South Wales.
She was buried on 25 Oct 1869 in Carcoar, New South Wales.
Susanna Curtis married William Cant in 1816 in London.
Susanna Cant and William Cant immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, with their children, two daughters-in-law and two sons-in-law on board the "Briton", as assisted immigrants, having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April. The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health. The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope. It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers. She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward. The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them". They were sponsored by Francis Mitchell, of Sydney.
Susanna Cant died on 23 Oct 1869 at Grubbenbun Creek in Carcoar, New South Wales.
She was buried on 25 Oct 1869 in Carcoar, New South Wales.
Family | William Cant b. 16 Sep 1793, d. 2 Jun 1876 |
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Sarah Cant
b. 6 Jan 1817, d. 1892
| Father* | William Cant b. 16 Sep 1793, d. 2 Jun 1876 |
| Mother* | Susanna Curtis b. 1799, d. 23 Oct 1869 |
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
Sarah Cant was born on 6 Jan 1817 in Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire.
Sarah Cant married Robert Gibson in 1837 in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Sarah Gibson and Robert Gibson immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, on board the "Briton", as assisted immigrants, having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April. The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health. The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope. It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers. She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward. The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them."
Sarah Cant married Thomas Croker in 1860 in Carcoar, New South Wales.
Sarah Croker died in 1892 in Blayney, New South Wales.
Sarah Cant married Robert Gibson in 1837 in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Sarah Gibson and Robert Gibson immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, on board the "Briton", as assisted immigrants, having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April. The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health. The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope. It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers. She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward. The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them."
Sarah Cant married Thomas Croker in 1860 in Carcoar, New South Wales.
Sarah Croker died in 1892 in Blayney, New South Wales.
Frances Cant
b. 3 Sep 1820, d. 26 Apr 1821
| Father* | William Cant b. 16 Sep 1793, d. 2 Jun 1876 |
| Mother* | Susanna Curtis b. 1799, d. 23 Oct 1869 |
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
Frances Cant was baptised on 3 Sep 1820 in Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire.
Frances Cant died on 26 Apr 1821 in Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire.
Frances Cant died on 26 Apr 1821 in Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire.
Susanna Cant
b. 24 Feb 1822, d. 26 Jun 1878
| Father* | William Cant b. 16 Sep 1793, d. 2 Jun 1876 |
| Mother* | Susanna Curtis b. 1799, d. 23 Oct 1869 |
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
Susanna Cant was born on 24 Feb 1822 in Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire.
Susanna Cant married Jeremiah John Pickover Briggs in Apr 1839 in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Susanna Cant died on 26 Jun 1878 in Inverell, New South Wales, at the age of 56.
Susanna Cant married Jeremiah John Pickover Briggs in Apr 1839 in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Susanna Cant died on 26 Jun 1878 in Inverell, New South Wales, at the age of 56.
Francis Cant
b. 14 Aug 1826, d. 4 Oct 1890
| Father* | William Cant b. 16 Sep 1793, d. 2 Jun 1876 |
| Mother* | Susanna Curtis b. 1799, d. 23 Oct 1869 |
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
Francis Cant was born on 14 Aug 1826 in Pickworth, Lincolnshire. Francis Cant was also known as Frank.
Francis Cant married Susanna Bridget South in 1843 in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Francis Cant and Susanna Bridget Cant immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, on board the "Briton", as assisted immigrants, having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April.
The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health.
The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope.
It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers.
She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward.
The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them."
Francis was a Groom at "Marooan" in Glen Innes, New South Wales, in 1850.
Francis was a gold miner in 1852.
Francis Cant married Bridget Horan on 15 Jul 1858 at Saints Peter and Paul's Roman Catholic Cathedral in Goulburn, New South Wales.
Francis Cant died on 4 Oct 1890 at Addison Street in Goulburn, New South Wales, at the age of 64.
Francis Cant married Susanna Bridget South in 1843 in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Francis Cant and Susanna Bridget Cant immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, on board the "Briton", as assisted immigrants, having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April.
The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health.
The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope.
It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers.
She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward.
The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them."
Francis was a Groom at "Marooan" in Glen Innes, New South Wales, in 1850.
Francis was a gold miner in 1852.
Francis Cant married Bridget Horan on 15 Jul 1858 at Saints Peter and Paul's Roman Catholic Cathedral in Goulburn, New South Wales.
Francis Cant died on 4 Oct 1890 at Addison Street in Goulburn, New South Wales, at the age of 64.
Family 1 | Susanna Bridget South b. 1821, d. bt 1856 - 1858 |
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Family 2 | Bridget Horan b. 10 Aug 1840, d. 7 Jan 1916 |
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Richard Cant
b. 21 Sep 1828
| Father* | William Cant b. 16 Sep 1793, d. 2 Jun 1876 |
| Mother* | Susanna Curtis b. 1799, d. 23 Oct 1869 |
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
Richard Cant was born on 21 Sep 1828 in Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire.
Richard Cant immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, on board the "Briton", as an assisted immigrant, having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April. The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health. The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope. It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers. She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward. The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them."
Richard Cant immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, on board the "Briton", as an assisted immigrant, having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April. The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health. The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope. It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers. She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward. The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them."
Simon Cant
b. 12 Dec 1830, d. 29 Aug 1913
| Father* | William Cant b. 16 Sep 1793, d. 2 Jun 1876 |
| Mother* | Susanna Curtis b. 1799, d. 23 Oct 1869 |
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
Simon Cant was born on 12 Dec 1830 in Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire.
Simon Cant immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, on board the "Briton", as an assisted immigrant, having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April. The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health. The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope. It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers. She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward. The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them."
Simon was a Farmer and Boundary Rider.
Simon Cant married Mary Canning on 20 Feb 1852 at the Parish at Black Creek, Bulwarra; Clifden; Hinton; Morpeth; Maitland; Hunter, New South Wales. Simon Cant was a partner of Ann Stewart about 1880.
Simon Cant died on 29 Aug 1913 in Goondiwindi, Queensland, at the age of 82.
Simon Cant immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, on board the "Briton", as an assisted immigrant, having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April. The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health. The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope. It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers. She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward. The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them."
Simon was a Farmer and Boundary Rider.
Simon Cant married Mary Canning on 20 Feb 1852 at the Parish at Black Creek, Bulwarra; Clifden; Hinton; Morpeth; Maitland; Hunter, New South Wales. Simon Cant was a partner of Ann Stewart about 1880.
Simon Cant died on 29 Aug 1913 in Goondiwindi, Queensland, at the age of 82.
Family 1 | Mary Canning b. about 1830 |
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Family 2 | Ann Stewart b. about 1860, d. 1945 |
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Jeffrey Curtis Cant
b. 26 Aug 1832, d. 1844
| Father* | William Cant b. 16 Sep 1793, d. 2 Jun 1876 |
| Mother* | Susanna Curtis b. 1799, d. 23 Oct 1869 |
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
Jeffrey Curtis Cant was born on 26 Aug 1832 in Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire.
Jeffrey Curtis Cant died in 1844 in Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire.
Jeffrey Curtis Cant died in 1844 in Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire.
Abraham Cant
b. 1834, d. 19 Aug 1917
| Father* | William Cant b. 16 Sep 1793, d. 2 Jun 1876 |
| Mother* | Susanna Curtis b. 1799, d. 23 Oct 1869 |
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
Abraham Cant was born in 1834 in Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire.
Abraham Cant immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, on board the "Briton", as an assisted immigrant, having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April. The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health. The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope. It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers. She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward. The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them."
Abraham Cant married Catherine Martineer on 23 Feb 1856 in Carcoar, New South Wales.
Abraham Cant died on 19 Aug 1917 in Carcoar, New South Wales.
Abraham Cant immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, on board the "Briton", as an assisted immigrant, having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April. The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health. The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope. It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers. She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward. The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them."
Abraham Cant married Catherine Martineer on 23 Feb 1856 in Carcoar, New South Wales.
Abraham Cant died on 19 Aug 1917 in Carcoar, New South Wales.
Family | Catherine Martineer b. 1838, d. 23 Jan 1920 |
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Mary Ann Cant
b. 1838, d. 10 May 1912
| Father* | William Cant b. 16 Sep 1793, d. 2 Jun 1876 |
| Mother* | Susanna Curtis b. 1799, d. 23 Oct 1869 |
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
Mary Ann Cant was born in 1838 in Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire.
Mary Ann Cant immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, on board the "Briton", as an assisted immigrant having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April. The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health. The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope. It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers. She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward. The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them."
Mary Ann Cant married William Edward Seymour Wicks on 25 May 1853 in West Maitland, New South Wales.
Mary Ann Wicks died on 10 May 1912 in Cowra, New South Wales.
Mary Ann Cant immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, on board the "Briton", as an assisted immigrant having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April. The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health. The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope. It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers. She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward. The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them."
Mary Ann Cant married William Edward Seymour Wicks on 25 May 1853 in West Maitland, New South Wales.
Mary Ann Wicks died on 10 May 1912 in Cowra, New South Wales.
Family | William Edward Seymour Wicks b. 21 Dec 1829, d. 21 Jul 1919 |
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John Cant
b. 1839, d. 24 Jul 1874
| Father* | William Cant b. 16 Sep 1793, d. 2 Jun 1876 |
| Mother* | Susanna Curtis b. 1799, d. 23 Oct 1869 |
| Charts | CANT: William -Family and Descendants |
John Cant was born in 1839 in Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire.
John Cant immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, on board the "Briton", as an assisted immigrant, having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April. The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health. The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope. It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers. She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward. The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them."
John Cant married Elizabeth Mary Towns on 11 Nov 1867 at St Mary's Church, Allyn River in Paterson, New South Wales.
John Cant died on 24 Jul 1874 at Dingo Creek in Manning River, New South Wales, as a result of a gun accident.
John Cant immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, on board the "Briton", as an assisted immigrant, having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April. The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health. The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope. It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers. She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward. The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them."
John Cant married Elizabeth Mary Towns on 11 Nov 1867 at St Mary's Church, Allyn River in Paterson, New South Wales.
John Cant died on 24 Jul 1874 at Dingo Creek in Manning River, New South Wales, as a result of a gun accident.
Family | Elizabeth Mary Towns b. 20 May 1847, d. 2 Jul 1928 |
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Richard G. Kennewell
b. 16 Feb 1795, d. 23 Sep 1864
| Father* | Jonathon Kennewell b. 25 Sep 1774, d. 15 Dec 1811 |
| Mother* | Elizabeth Burton b. 1775, d. 15 Dec 1811 |
Richard G. Kennewell was born on 16 Feb 1795 in East Allington, Devon.
Richard G. Kennewell married Jane Johnson, daughter of Robert Johnson and Rebecca Brooks, on 27 Aug 1820 in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Richard G. Kennewell and Jane Kennewell immigrated on 31 Jul 1846 to Adelaide, South Australia, on board the "Canton" in Steerage. The ship left London on 27 April that year.
Richard G. Kennewell died on 23 Sep 1864 in Brompton, South Australia, at the age of 69.
He was buried in Hindmarsh, South Australia, in a grave shared with his daughter Elizabeth.
Richard G. Kennewell married Jane Johnson, daughter of Robert Johnson and Rebecca Brooks, on 27 Aug 1820 in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Richard G. Kennewell and Jane Kennewell immigrated on 31 Jul 1846 to Adelaide, South Australia, on board the "Canton" in Steerage. The ship left London on 27 April that year.
Richard G. Kennewell died on 23 Sep 1864 in Brompton, South Australia, at the age of 69.
He was buried in Hindmarsh, South Australia, in a grave shared with his daughter Elizabeth.
Family | Jane Johnson b. 1800, d. 1 Feb 1870 |
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Jane Johnson
b. 1800, d. 1 Feb 1870
| Father* | Robert Johnson b. 25 Nov 1771 |
| Mother* | Rebecca Brooks b. 2 Mar 1781 |
Jane Johnson was born in 1800 in East Allington, Devon, a daughter of Robert and Rebecca (Brooks) Johnson.
Jane Johnson married Richard G. Kennewell, son of Jonathon Kennewell and Elizabeth Burton, on 27 Aug 1820 in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Jane Kennewell and Richard G. Kennewell immigrated on 31 Jul 1846 to Adelaide, South Australia, on board the "Canton" in Steerage. The ship left London on 27 April that year.
Jane Kennewell died on 1 Feb 1870 in Wentworth, New South Wales.
Jane Johnson married Richard G. Kennewell, son of Jonathon Kennewell and Elizabeth Burton, on 27 Aug 1820 in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Jane Kennewell and Richard G. Kennewell immigrated on 31 Jul 1846 to Adelaide, South Australia, on board the "Canton" in Steerage. The ship left London on 27 April that year.
Jane Kennewell died on 1 Feb 1870 in Wentworth, New South Wales.
Family | Richard G. Kennewell b. 16 Feb 1795, d. 23 Sep 1864 |
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Rebecca Kennewell
b. 28 Jul 1822, d. 2 Oct 1855
| Father* | Richard G. Kennewell b. 16 Feb 1795, d. 23 Sep 1864 |
| Mother* | Jane Johnson b. 1800, d. 1 Feb 1870 |
Rebecca Kennewell was born on 28 Jul 1822 in East Allington, Devon.
Rebecca Kennewell married James Muxlow in Jan 1844 in Lincolnshire.
Rebecca Kennewell and James Muxlow immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, on board the "Briton", as assisted immigrants, having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April. The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health. The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope. It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers. She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward. The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them."
Rebecca Muxlow died on 2 Oct 1855 in West Maitland, New South Wales, at the age of 33.
She was buried in Maitland, New South Wales.
Rebecca Kennewell married James Muxlow in Jan 1844 in Lincolnshire.
Rebecca Kennewell and James Muxlow immigrated on 26 Jun 1844 to Sydney, New South Wales, on board the "Briton", as assisted immigrants, having sailed from Liverpool on 15 March.
The arrival was described as follows: "THE BRITON - This vessel arrived on Wednesday from Liverpool, with 269 bounty emigrants, after a fine run of 102 days, during which time only seven deaths occurred, six children and one adult. Shortly after leaving Liverpool the measles broke out among the infants, but no deaths occurred in consequence, the last case having been cured on the 16th April. The cargo on board is small. The emigrants appear to have been well selected, and consist of 41 single women, 26 single men, 86 married persons, and 116 children, all of whom are in good health. The ship presents an appearance of cleanliness throughout highly creditable to the surgeon, captain, and officers, more especially as nothing but wet weather has occurred since leaving the Cape of Good Hope. It may be worthy of remark, that there are only nine mechanics on board; four blacksmiths, four carpenters, and one mason; the others consist of agricultural labourers. She spoke nothing connected with these colonies; but on the 23rd June, saw a schooner anchored under the lee of Kent’s Group, during a gale wind from the westward. The emigrants were mustered yesterday, after which she was removed to off the Flour Company’s Wharf, where parties wanting servants can engage them."
Rebecca Muxlow died on 2 Oct 1855 in West Maitland, New South Wales, at the age of 33.
She was buried in Maitland, New South Wales.
Family | James Muxlow b. 30 Mar 1817, d. 24 Jun 1898 |
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Jonathon Kennewell
b. Mar 1826, d. 29 Jun 1900
| Father* | Richard G. Kennewell b. 16 Feb 1795, d. 23 Sep 1864 |
| Mother* | Jane Johnson b. 1800, d. 1 Feb 1870 |
Jonathon Kennewell was born in Mar 1826 in Grantham, Lincolnshire. He was baptised on 30 Apr 1826 in East Allington, Devon.
Jonathon Kennewell immigrated with Richard G. Kennewell and Jane Kennewell on 31 Jul 1846 at Adelaide, South Australia, on board the "Canton" in Steerage. The ship left London on 27 April that year.
Jonathon Kennewell died on 29 Jun 1900 in Parramatta, New South Wales, at the age of 74.
Jonathon Kennewell immigrated with Richard G. Kennewell and Jane Kennewell on 31 Jul 1846 at Adelaide, South Australia, on board the "Canton" in Steerage. The ship left London on 27 April that year.
Jonathon Kennewell died on 29 Jun 1900 in Parramatta, New South Wales, at the age of 74.
Sarah Kennewell
b. 21 Sep 1828, d. 18 Dec 1904
| Father* | Richard G. Kennewell b. 16 Feb 1795, d. 23 Sep 1864 |
| Mother* | Jane Johnson b. 1800, d. 1 Feb 1870 |
Sarah Kennewell was baptised on 21 Sep 1828 in East Allington, Devon.
Sarah Kennewell married George Wood in 1845 at St Phillip's Church of England in Sydney, New South Wales.
Sarah Kennewell immigrated with Richard G. Kennewell and Jane Kennewell on 31 Jul 1846 at Adelaide, South Australia, on board the "Canton" in Steerage. The ship left London on 27 April that year.
Sarah Kennewell died on 18 Dec 1904 in Wentworth, New South Wales, at the age of 76.
Sarah Kennewell married George Wood in 1845 at St Phillip's Church of England in Sydney, New South Wales.
Sarah Kennewell immigrated with Richard G. Kennewell and Jane Kennewell on 31 Jul 1846 at Adelaide, South Australia, on board the "Canton" in Steerage. The ship left London on 27 April that year.
Sarah Kennewell died on 18 Dec 1904 in Wentworth, New South Wales, at the age of 76.