FAMILY HISTORY
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BAWDEN, HILSON, BROWN, GREEN
FAMILY HISTORY SOUTH AUSTRALIA, ENGLAND, AMERICA
1801
In 1801 Richard Bawden (3rd great grandfather of the author) was born in England.
He married Mary, who was born in 1802 and in about 1827, Plymouth, Devon, England and they had a child named Thomas Whitley Bawden. (2nd great grandfather of the author)
1847
In England, East Stonehouse, 1847 Thomas Whitley Bawden married Ellen Hodge. Thomas was a printer? and they lived ?
They had 11 children called Louise, Charles, Richard, Ellen, Martha, Selina, Thomas, Emma, Elizabeth, Matilda and another Thomas. Their first Thomas born 1861 died aged 3. Their youngest also named Thomas immigrated to America in 1890 with his parents and is buried there.
1883
On the 15th of June, 1883 four of their children Elizabeth, aged 19, Selina, Emma and Matilda Bawden (and a male bawden named Sidney?) all embarked on The Ashmore at Plymouth, England and headed for Australia leaving behind their parents and other loved ones. They arrrived in Port Adelaide on the 10th of September.
1883
South Australian Reigister
Immigration. — We take the following from an English paper: — 'The fine ship Ashmore, 1,099 tons register, Captain J. Whitmore, owned by Mr. J. Stewart, of London, and chartered by Hm to the Agent General for South Australia for the conveyance of emigrants, has left Plymouth for Adelaide, South Australia, having embarked the following emigrants:— Forty-four married couples, eighty-three single men, 108 single women, forty-seven boys, forty-one girls, and eight infants, making a total of 375 souls, equal to 323 statute adults. These go out under the medical care of Dr. T. King, and the single women are placed under the superintendence of Miss Crockford, matron. The whole of the emigrants were embarked, and the ship dispatched, bv Mr. E. A. Smith, R.N., Dispatching Officer to the South Australian Government. Before leaving the depot the emigrants were addressed by Sir Arthur BIyth, K.C.M.G., the Agent-General for South Australia, who gave them a few words of advice, which seemed to be appreciated.'
ARRIVAL OF THE ASHMORE
The Ashmore, which made a more rapid voyage than was anticipated, has brought 374 souls rather before the time they were expected. It was satisfactory to note that all were in good health, which is in a great measure due to the quiet discipline and good regulations made by the doctor and au-v ported by the master. The 'tween decks of all compartments were clean, but that of the single girls, although tolerably crowded, was exceptionally so, part of the result being obtained by the system of dry scrubbing which was righteously adhered to through- out The single men's apartment would be much improved by the introduction of a modified form of hammock such as early emigrant vessels always used and which would afford additional space as well as ensure more cleanliness. The Ashmore has made several colonial voyages, having been here in 1877, 1870, and since then she has had regular employ in the New Zealand trade, where the master won favourable opinions from the people he carried. Dr. Tyndall King has had some previous experience amongst large numbers of people when in medical charge of steamers on the south coast, and to this may in a measure be attributed the successful way in which the Ashmore has brought her people. There were four births during the passage, and three deaths, the latter being people who embarked in a delicate state of health. The single girls are under the matronly care of Miss Crackford, who appears to have kept the feminine department in good order; in fact, throughout the vessel is characterised by cleanliness and good order. There was very little time by the immigration agent in putting in an appearance, and after the people had been mustered, the vessel was towed into harbour.
ASHMORE
Published in the South Australia Government Gazette
23RD August 1883
Crown Lands and Immigration Office, Adelaide, 23rd August 1883
The undermentioned immigrants per Ashmore sailed from Plymouth on the 15th June and are expected to arrive at Port Adelaide on the 10th September.
Persons here whose friends are on this vessel are requested to obtain house accommodation and make arrangements without delay to receive them on arrival.
The immigrants, except those nominated by their friends, and the single women, can be engaged on arrival on board the ship, at Port Adelaide. The single women, who are not nominated will be hired at the Servant’s Home, Flinders Street, Adelaide on the day after their arrival at the home. Employers in the country districts can communicate with the Crown Lands and Immigration Office, Adelaide by letter, either before or after the arrival of the vessel, stating the kind of labor they require, &c., and upon their arranging for the conveyance and reception of the persons they want, their requests will, when possible, be complied with.
Alfred Catt, Commissioner of Crown Lands and immigration
Would love to have more info on what happened next here. Where did they go, what did they do, where did they live, why did three marry so quickly and where did they marry
1884
In 1884 Selina, Emma and Matilda all married in Adelaide, South Australia.
Selina married John Smith Hilson and they had ? children, named Sidney Smith Hilson in 1886.
Emma married Joseph Douglas Brown, they had eight children.
Matilda married Francis Richard Green.
1890
BAWDEN FAMILY HISTORY PHILADELPHIA, AMERICA
In 1890 Thomas Whitley Bawden, his wife Ellen (Hodge) and their youngest son, Thomas, immigrated to America.
Thomas William (lets say junior) married Matilda Scott?? and they had children.
Thomas senior died aged and is buried. Ellen died aged in and is buried .
Thomas Jnr died and is buried
His descendant are
When Thomas Whitley Bawden and Ellen left Liverpool, England on the 17th of September, 1890 aboard the ship Lord Gough with their youngest son Thomas, four of their children had left seven years ago for Australia, one child had died and five remained in England.
Name Thomas Bawden
Spouse Tilda Bawden
Father Thomas Bawden
Mother Ellen Bawden
Children Thomas
Birth Sep 1870 - England
Marriage1894
Arrival1886
Residence Philadelphia Ward 36, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Age: 29
ELIZABETH BAWDEN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
1890
Six years after her siblings married and the same year her parents and younger brother immigrated with their parents from England to America Elizabeth married William Henry Blagrove at North Adelaide, South Australia.Their address is listed as Tynte Street, North Adelaide.
Elizabeth and William had 9 children named, John (killed at war 1917), William, Ellen, Florence, Albert, Benjamin, Ruby, Dorothy and Harold.
Elizabeth died on March 23, 19
BLAGROVE.— On March 23. at the residence of her daughter. Mrs. H. Daulby. 133 Barton terrace west. North Adelaide. Elizabeth, loved wife of the late William Henry Blagrove and loving mother of Harry. Nell. Florrie. Wally. Winnie. Dolly and George. Aged 87 years.
Elizabeth and William are buried together in the West Terrace Cemetery. Ownership of the plot is unknown by this author.
1917
1st child John William Bawden KIA
Elizabeth and William's first child bore the name Bawden and is believed to be born out of marriage. His mothers name is recoreded as Elizabeth Smith and his fathers name Bawden.
He was killed in the war in 1917 and records indicate he fought with his father and disowned him. As a result his next of kin was listed as a cousin, but his mother Elizabeth had this overridden and signed for a plaque and three medals.
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The following is an insert from The Chronicle in 1921
BLAGROVE. –In loving memory of our dear son and brother, John Bawden Blagrove, killed In action, November 1917.— Inserted by his loving mother, sisters, and brothers.
John does not have a gravesite.
2nd child William Henry Blagrove (Jnr)
Their second child William, born at Brompton married ? and then? Daisy Beatrice Watson. It appears they spent their life is Adelaide, South Australia. and they had a child Gwen and I think Jack and a William. Ill check. They are buried together at the Dudley Park Cemetery, South Australia
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3rd child Ellen Louisa Blagrove (B1892 - )
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Their third child Ellen had a child 3.1 George Collin Stuart Blagrove born out of wedlock and raised by his grandparents as their own. I do not know who George's father is. In 1915 she married Stanley Inman Frank Chapman and they had no known children.
1886 Born Adelaide https://sites.google.com/site/kipioneers/first-8-ships/cygnet/samuel-chapman) ID: I342830
Name: Stanley Inman Frank CHAPMAN Given Name: Stanley Inman Frank Surname: CHAPMAN Sex: M Birth: 30 Jun 1886 in North Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Death: Y Note: Birth record - Father : Charles Walter CHAPMAN. Mother: Jane OCKELFORD. Source: South Australian Births 1842 - 1906 Book: 377 Page: 424 District: Ade
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