Frederick Abel WILSON [1266]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 4 Oct 1884 - Diamond Creek, Vic, Australia 9032,9033
Christening:
Death: 29 Jan 1964 - Glenhuntly, Vic, Australia ( at age 79) 9034,9035
Cremation: 31 Jan 1964 - Altona, Vic, Australia
Events
1. Occupation: Farmer, 1909.
2. Residence: 1909, Trafalgar, Vic, Australia. Occupation - farmer.
3. Occupation: farmer, 1914.
4. Residence: 1914, Willow Grove, Vic, Australia. Occupation - farmer.
5. Occupation: labourer, 1919-1937.
6. Residence: Trafalgar, 1919-1937, Trafalgar, Vic, Australia. Occupation - labourer.
7. Occupation: machinist, 1942-1963.
8. Residence: 272 Somerville Road, 1942-1963, Yarraville, Vic, Australia. Occupation - Machinist.
Parents
Father: Job WILSON [1270] (1861-1946) 85
Mother: Annie HEWITT [1269] (1866-1929)
Spouses and Children
1. *Sylvia Pearl Victoria ROBINS [1265] (14 Sep 1891 - 30 Jan 1985)
Marriage: 26 Jun 1912 - Willow Grove, Vic, Australia 7484,7485
Status:
Children:
1. Bessie Eva Lillian WILSON 7486 [3295] (1913-1953)
2. Gladys Elsie WILSON [243] (1916-2006)
3. Harry Allenby WILSON [3241] (1918-2013)
4. Leila Myrtle WILSON [3244] (1921-1991)
5. Ruby Jean WILSON [3248] (1923-1925)
6. Doris Irene WILSON [3249] (1925-1995)
7. Kenneth Frederick WILSON [3254] (1928-2018)
8. Eric Leslie Gordon WILSON [3261] (1932-2018)
Notes
General:
Frederick's occupation was butcher.
He was cremated and his ashes interred with his daughter Ruby at the Trafalgar Cemetery.
Morwell Advertiser, 14 February 1934 page 3
When Mr Fred Wilson, of Trafalgar, Slipped under a heavy cart laden with meat, the horse pulled the load, weighing half a ton, over his chest and neck. Mr Wilson suffered broken ribs and a bruised shoulder.
Frederick Roy WILSON [11085]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1894 - Diamond Creek, Vic, Australia
Christening:
Death: 1973 - , SA, Australia ( at age 79)
Burial:
Parents
Father: Reuben WILSON [3471] (1868-1943)
Mother: Margaret DREW [3472] (1867- )
Spouses and Children
1. *Myrtle Irene STEWART [11086]
Children:
1. Myrtle Irene WILSON [11087] (1926-2008)
Frederick William WILSON [13057]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 28 Nov 1931 - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Christening:
Death: 25 Sep 2017 - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ( at age 85)
Burial:
Parents
Father: Job Jeffrey WILSON [3413] (1896-1968)
Mother: Annie Bell PERRY [3414] (1897-1964)
Spouses and Children
1. *Elizabeth LESTER [13058]
Children:
1. Paul WILSON [13059]
Geoffrey WILSON [3263]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Eric Leslie Gordon WILSON [3261] (1932-2018)
Mother: Ann DEN BROCK [3262]
Spouses and Children
1. *Leanne HIRIART [3264]
Children:
1. Dale WILSON [3265]
2. Kate WILSON [3266] (1987-2017)
3. Jarred WILSON [3267]
George WILSON [5537]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1807 - Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland 71
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary MILNE [5538] (6 Apr 1805 - )
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Anthony Cruickshank WILSON [5535] (1841-Abt 1894)
George T WILSON [7611]
Sex: M
Spouses and Children
1. *Joyce Kathleen CROOT [7609] (13 Feb 1928 - Feb 2003)
Marriage:
Status:
Gertrude Anne WILSON [7226]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1920
Christening:
Death: 1990 - ( at age 70) 5558
Burial:
Parents
Father: Job Jeffrey WILSON [3413] (1896-1968)
Mother: Annie Bell PERRY [3414] (1897-1964)
Gladys Elsie WILSON [243]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 23 Jan 1916 - Coalville, Vic, Australia 9036
Christening:
Death: 2 Oct 2006 - Wonthaggi, Vic, Australia ( at age 90) 9037
Burial: 6 Oct 2006 - Bunyip, Vic, Australia 9038
Events
1. Residence: Contingent Street, 1937, Trafalgar, Vic, Australia. occupation - home duties.
2. Residence: Princes Highway, 1942, Garfield, Vic, Australia. home duties.
3. Residence: 1949, Longwarry, Vic, Australia. home duties.
4. Residence: Jacksons Track, Abt 1949, Jindivick, VIC, Australia.
5. Residence: 1954, Longwarry, Vic, Australia. home duties. 2 different entries in Electoral Rolls for 1954.
6. Residence: 1954, Corinella, Vic, Australia. home duties 2 entries for 1954 in electoral roll.
7. Residence: Abt 1955, Fish Creek, Victoria, Australia.
8. Residence: Cathies Lane, 1963, Scoresby, Vic, Australia. home duties. There are 2 entries in 1963 for 2 seperate addresses.
9. Residence: Main Drain Road, 1963, Iona, Vic, Australia. post mistress. There are 2 electoral roll entries in 1963.
This occupation refers to the Iona Post Office an Store.
10. Residence: Main Drain Road, 1967, Iona, Vic, Australia. post mistress. At the Iona Post Office and Store. They lived in the back of the post office/store.
11. Residence: 14 Mile Road, 1968-1980, Garfield, Vic, Australia.
12. Residence: Cardinia Creek Boat Club, South Gippsland Highway, 1973-1975, Koo Wee Rup, Vic, Australia. dates are approximate only.
13. Residence: 18 George Street, 1991-1998, Warragul, Victoria, Australia.
14. Residence: 78 McBride Avenue, 1998-2002, Wonthaggi, Vic, Australia.
15. Residence: 8 Mary Street, 1998, Wonthaggi, Vic, Australia.
16. Residence: Seahaven Aged Care, 2002, Inverloch, Vic, Australia.
17. Residence: Armitage House, Wonthaggi Hospital, 2003-2006, Wonthaggi, Vic, Australia.
Parents
Father: Frederick Abel WILSON [1266] (1884-1964)
Mother: Sylvia Pearl Victoria ROBINS [1265] (1891-1985)
Spouses and Children
1. *Harold William Slater BONHAM [244] (4 Sep 1912 - 4 Jul 2002) 1456,1457,1458
Marriage: 7 Nov 1936 - Trafalgar, Vic, Australia 1463
Status:
Children:
1. Nancye June BONHAM [185]
2. Lola BONHAM [2109]
3. Maxwell Robert BONHAM [2108]
4. Valerie Joy BONHAM [2110] (1945-2015)
Notes
General:
Gladys lived at Trafalgar until March 1940 and then as per her husband's movements thereafter. She never seemed to mind the constant shifting around.
Family lore states that Gladys and Harold's wedding did not quite go to plan. On the day they were to marry, the Ministers car broke down and he was unable to get to the church to marry them. Wedding photos were taken as everyone was in their wedding gear, but the wedding did not actually take place until the following day. The bridesmaid was Lorna Rodda and the best man was ???? Mick or Mark O'Shea. It is understood that the best man was not able to be present on the actual wedding day due to a previous commitment and Charlie Wallis may have stepped in .
Newspaper article from Paper Unknown 1936
(discovered in a box in September 2022 by Coral J Jones)
Bonham-Wilson
The wedding took place at the Methodist Church, Trafalgar on 7th inst., of Gladys Elsie, second daughter of Mr and Mrs F Wilson, Trafalgar, and Harold William, only child of Mr and Mrs John Bonham of Inglewood and Broadmeadows.
The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of her own design, made of white colette, with a full skirt. It had long sleeves shirred at the shoulder and cuffs and was finished at the neck with orange blossom and diamente initials. She wore a coronet of orange blossom and a tulle veil (lent by the brides aunt, Mrs D Wilson), and she carried a bouquet of white and pale pink roses and maiden hair fern.
The bridesmaid, Miss Lorna Rodda, was attired in a frock of white marocain, patterned in autumn tones and finished at the neck with a posy of matching flowers. She wore a large picture hat to match, and carried a bouquet of autumn tinted flowers.
The duties of the best man were carried out by Mr Charlie Wallis of Moe.
After the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was held at the home of the bride's parents.
Among those present were the bride's grand-father, Mr Job Wilson, and her grand-mother Mrs Robins, of Erica. The bridegroom's mother was also present.
Included in the numerous and useful presents received by the couple was a leather bound bible presented by the officiating clergyman, Rev. D Monkhouse.
.......................
She was extremely accomplished at many types of handiwork, particularly, knitting, crochet, embroidery and smocking. She would experiment with many types of handiwork. In later life she turned her hand to painting of many kinds. As her eyesight began to fail she had to stop doing much of the finer work that she had previously done.
She was known as Grandma or Nanna to her grandchildren.
Gladys Margaret WILSON [9198]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1915
Christening:
Death: 1928 - ( at age 13)
Burial:
Parents
Father: Benjamin WILSON [9177] (1880-1960)
Mother: Jeanett ROSS [9196] (1882-1934)
Guy WILSON [14202]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: WILSON [14201]
Mother: Joyce Isabel MACKAY [5855] (1930-2003)
Gwendolin Mary WILSON [14090]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1927 - Warracknabeal, Vic, Australia
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Manfred James WILSON [3410] (1892-1961)
Mother: Amy Louisa STONEHOUSE [3411] (1893-1943)
Spouses and Children
1. *Ronald James BAKER [14095]Harry Allenby WILSON [3241]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 24 Mar 1918 - Maffra, Vic, Australia
Christening:
Death: 7 May 2013 - Mirboo North, Vic, Australia ( at age 95)
Burial: 18 May 2013 - Trafalgar, Vic, Australia
Events
1. Residence: Contingent Street, 1943, Trafalgar, Vic, Australia. Occupation butcher.
2. Residence: 17 Salisbury Street, 1949-1954, Yarraville, Vic, Australia. Occupation - labourer. Violet Elizabeth Wilson at same address in 1949 but not 1954.
3. Residence: 1963, Hedley, Vic, Australia. occupation - farmer.
4. Residence: McPhaills Road, 1968-1972, Hedley, Vic, Australia. occupation - farmer.
5. Residence: Bolgers Road, 1977, Devon North, Vic, Australia. occupation - labourer.
6. Residence: Nightingale Street, 1980, Yarram, Vic, Australia. Harry's address is still given as Bolger's Road, Devon North, whilst Ada's is given as Nightingale Street, Yarram. As they were married at this stage, I beleive the roll had simply not been corrected.
7. Residence: Grand Ridge Nursing Home, Jan 2013, Mirboo North, Vic, Australia.
8. Obituary: Herald Sun Newspaper, 11 May 2013, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
9. Military: World War 2 service number VX46049.
Parents
Father: Frederick Abel WILSON [1266] (1884-1964)
Mother: Sylvia Pearl Victoria ROBINS [1265] (1891-1985)
Spouses and Children
1. Violet Elizabeth TAYLOR [3242] (1917 - 1983)
Marriage: 1944 - , Victoria, Australia 8642
Status: Divorced
2. *Alyda Gezina Hendrika VAN DER SLEEN [3243] (4 Dec 1917 - 9 Feb 2013)
Marriage: 4 Mar 1978 - Yarram, Vic, Australia
Status:
Notes
General:
Harry was a very nice little baby and won a baby competition. As a boy the family moved to Mount Speed near Trafalgar.
Later the whole family and the house were moved into Trafalgar and the small three bedroom home now housed two families, his elder sister Gladys and her family were living with them as well. Due to limited space the story has it, that Harry used the bathtub for his bed. During his young adult years, Harry played for Trafalgar local footy club.
Harry used to have a pony called Little Bob to round up the cattle at work. Little Bob preferred to play rather than work which always used to frustrate Harry.
In WW2, Harry wanted to do his army service so he joined the army at age 23 (1941). At Army camp, he and a lot of his army mates got food poisoning from the copper pots they cooked in, and didn't end up going to war. Harry served in World War 2 - WILSON HARRY ALLENBY : Service Number - VX46049 : Date of birth - 24 Mar 1918 : Place of birth - MAFFRA VIC : Place of enlistment - CAULFIELD VIC : Next of Kin - WILSON FREDERICK.
After he was discharged he took up work with his father as a slaughterman at the Trafalgar slaughter yard.
Probably about 1942, the family moved to Somerville Rd in Kingsville to find more work opportunities.
In 1944, Harry married his first wife Violet and they built a house together possibly at 17 Salisbury Street, Yarraville in Melbourne.
Harry often visited his sister Gladys and her family when they lived at Jindivick and shot rabbit, quail and kangaroo. He enjoyed riding motorbikes and had an accident in Melbourne, with a bus which caused him to be out of work for a while. His jaw was wired shut after the accident and he had to be fed through a straw.
After the war, while living in Port Melbourne, Harry tried to teach his nieces and nephew how to swim.
Harry enjoyed travelling and in 1954, after the break up of his first marriage, Harry purchased an around the world ticket and travelled by ship to Europe for first time on his own, visiting London, Rome, Holland, France, Scotland, Ireland as well as New York and Chicago. The first part of the ship's journey from Australia to Rome took 3 to 4 weeks by sea. While overseas, he was always in search of family members he had never met.
Harry and Violet divorced in the early 1960's, possibly about 1962. It appears that Harry may not have been contactable during the divorce proceedings and his mother was subpoenaed to appear at the divorce proceedings.
Harry loved and owned cats throughout his life. He always took in strays and used to bring meat home for the cats and the family from work.
Around the mid-1950s, Harry and his brother Ken rented a farmhouse on the farm next door while building a 3 bedroom shack on the bush block brought by Harry in Carrajung Lower with nephew Max Bonham. Harry drove every 2 to 3 weekends in his Chrysler ute from Melbourne to Carrajung Lower until the shack was built.
While living with his brothers, Ken and Eric, their niece Nancy Bonham was married in 1957. The three brothers brought Nancye a wedding gift but made sure the appliance was well run in before Nancye received the gift. This gift was an electric frypan.
Harry eventually sold the bush block and moved to Hedley with Ken to a share farm. Harry continued to work part-time as a slaughterman for a local butcher in Foster and travelled all over South Gippsland region as well as working on the dairy farm.
In the mid 1960s, Harry and Ken brought a farm together on Billy Creek Road in Stacey's Bridge. In the 1970s they lost the farm to the Federal Government and drought. Harry moved to Devon North in the mid 1970's and worked for the Shire of Alberton until his retirement.
Harry attended Yarram church services and participated in many church events, and in 1970, Harry met Ada, a widow with four children. On the 4th of March 1978, Harry married Ada and moved a Yallourn house to Yarram where they lived for the rest of their years. Gert, Ada's eldest son would regularly spend time on projects with Harry which included the building of two sheds.
Harry loved to tinker in his large shed. He also enjoyed collecting things and regularly visited the "free local supermarket" otherwise known as the local tip, in his ute. The tip also provided the parts for 2 bikes which he made with Ken for Ken's two daughters. He was very resourceful and loved to use the welder. Eventually the local tip changed to a transfer station where items had to be paid for, which made Harry most unhappy. Trash and Treasure was another favourite place to visit while visiting family in Footscray Melbourne.
In 1979, Harry and Ada and two of Ada's children, Helen and Ria went over on a working holiday for a few weeks in England and in 1985 they visited Holland and Ireland together.
Ada and Harry would be the support crew for many cycling trips with Ada's family. These bike rides took them to Hall's Gap, across Gippsland, as well as Tasmania and New Zealand, which Harry thoroughly enjoyed.
Harry and Ada, by this time, well into their 80's, purchased a camper van for their annual camping trip with Ada's family. They also visited Corowa, NSW on a number of occasions where Harry's younger brother Eric and his wife ran a motel.
Visits to Ada's children, Gert and Janet on a Sunday afternoon often lead into tea. Harry and Ada enjoyed a game of cribbage and cards, particularly euca.
Harry enjoyed his food and loved to eat. Throughout their marriage, before every meal Harry and Ada would traditionally hold hands, say a prayer and give each other a loving peck before eating. In the last 4 or 5 years, Harry took on the role as head chef in the Wilson household and regularly cooked three meals a day for Ada. Once Ada went into Crossley House, Harry visited her every day to show the deep love and care that he had for her over their 35 years of marriage.
After Ada's death Harry's health deteriorated and Harry moved into the Grand Ridge Aged Care Facility in Mirboo North, where he had many visits from friends and family and celebrated his 95th birthday before he passed away peacefully on Tuesday 7th May.
Harry's wife, Ada.............................
Ada was born in Holland. Her father was a school teacher but he was killed in an accident when Ada was 12 years old. The family then moved to Amsterdam and Ada graduated as a teacher. WW2 started two years after her graduation.
Ada married her first husband Henk Schepers. Henk was a carpenter and the couple decided to emigrate to Australia, but this took some time and their first two children were born in Holland. By the time Henk and Ada made it to Australia, 4 of Henk's brothers and 2 of his sisters had already arrived in Australia.
When they first arrived in Australia Henk and Ada lived at The Gurdies. They lived for a short time at Mincha in Northern Victoria, then they went to a wheat farm at Woorak. After 2.5 years at Woorak, they returned to Lang Lang and Koo Wee Rup area where Henk and his brother set up a building business.
In 1965 the family moved to Won Wron where Henk passed away in 1976.
Ada and her first husband Henk had 4 children, Gert, Arian, Helen and Ria.
Ada met Harry Wilson at Church in Yarram about 1970 and they married in 1978.
A funeral service was held for Ada at the Yarram Community Church, 122 Commercial Road, Yarram. She was privately cremated following this service.
Melbourne Herald Sun 11 May 2013
The Funeral of Mr Harry Allenby Wilson will leave Yarram Community Church, 122 Commercial Rd., Yarram, after a service commencing at 11.00 a.m. on Saturday (May 18 2013) for the Trafalgar Cemetery. Yarram Gippsland Funeral Services
Herbert Allan WILSON [8731]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1922 - Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Christening:
Death: 2009 - Leongatha, Vic, Australia ( aged about 87)
Burial:
Events
1. Obituary: Herald Sun Newspaper, 20 Oct 2009, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Parents
Father: Allan Stanley WILSON [5973] (1893-1964) 4955
Mother: Charlotte Rhoda MISSEN [8728] (Abt 1892-1967)
Spouses and Children
Children:
1. Julie WILSON [11094]
Notes
General:
WILSON. - Herbert Alan (Herb) Passed away at Koorooman House, Leongatha on Oct. 17, 2009. Aged 86 years. Late of Leongatha, formerly of Yarram. Dearly loved father of Julie, Bruce, Diana, Stuart and Charles. Much loved Pa of Ellie, Rebecca, Luke, Anika and Cassius. Always in our hearts
Obituaries
Published in Herald Sun on 20/10/2009
- See more at: http://tributes.heraldsun.com.au/archivenotice/2821128/
WILSON. - The Funeral Service for Mr Herbert Alan (Herb) Wilson will be held at the Salvation Army Chapel, South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha (please use the Shingler St entrance) on THURSDAY (Oct. 22) commencing at 1.30 p. m. After refreshments, the Funeral will depart for the Yarram Lawn Cemetery. No Flowers by request please, donations in lieu may be made to the Salvation Army. Envelopes will be available at the Service.
Funerals
Published in Herald Sun on 20/10/2009
- See more at: http://tributes.heraldsun.com.au/archivenotice/2820217/
Herbert Gordon WILSON [14088]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1924 - Warracknabeal, Vic, Australia
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Manfred James WILSON [3410] (1892-1961)
Mother: Amy Louisa STONEHOUSE [3411] (1893-1943)
Spouses and Children
1. *Dorothy Ada DEPPLER [14094]Herbert James WILSON [9391]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 6 Apr 1890 - Fitzroy, Vic, Australia 9009
Christening:
Death: 1973 - ( at age 83) 9009
Burial:
Parents
Father: Charles George Henry WILSON [9752] (1859-1921) 9009
Mother: Mary Veronica YATES [9753] (1861-1951) 9009
Spouses and Children
1. *Olive Irene TILLOTSON [6252] (1895 - 1975) 5559
Marriage: 1912 - , Victoria, Australia 8720
Status:
Herbert Leslie WILSON [9181]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1894 - , Victoria, Australia 9039
Christening:
Death: 24 Jul 1972 - Heidelberg, Vic, Australia ( at age 78) 9040
Burial:
Parents
Father: John WILSON [9172] (1867-1915)
Mother: Sarah Jane HARRINGTON [9180] (1871-1960)
Spouses and Children
1. *Ethel Gertrude ROSE [9183] (1883 - 1944)
Marriage: 1916 - , Victoria, Australia 7575
Status:
Children:
1. Edna Adelaide Myrtle WILSON [9185] (1917-2017)
2. Lorna Jessie May WILSON [9184] (1918-2012)
2. Martha NORRIS [14365] (1900 - 5 Feb 1976) 4781
Marriage: 1951 - Albury, NSW, Australia 6831
Status:
Holly Crystal WILSON [12342]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: WILSON [12341]
Mother: Debbie CONSIDINE [12338]
Howard Christopher WILSON [9061]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Jeffrey Job WILSON [7224] (1919-1986)
Mother: Hannah Maria HOWARD [7246] (1913-1973)
Ian WILSON [5986]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Donald Clive WILSON [3425] (1909-1988)
Mother: Elsa Jean ERBS [3426] (1914-2013)
Spouses and Children
1. *Lois [—?—] [6005] ( - )
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Lindy WILSON [6006]
2. Dean WILSON [6007]
3. Noel WILSON [6008]
Ina Emily Hazel WILSON [5974]
Sex: F
AKA: Hazel McALPINE
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1895 - Greensborough, Vic, Australia 2059
Christening:
Death: 1948 - Yarram, Vic, Australia ( at age 53) 2059,9041
Burial:
Parents
Father: William WILSON [3467] (1865-1926)
Mother: Sarah Emily HEWITT [3509] (1870-1949)
Spouses and Children
1. *Robert Hope McALPINE [8735] (Abt 1874 - Oct 1925)
Marriage: 11 Jul 1917 - , Victoria, Australia 6199
Status:
Children:
1. Alice Emily McALPINE [8736] (Abt 1921-1936)
Notes
General:
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Sat 8 Sep 1917 Page 13 Family Notices
McALPINE-WILSON.-On the 11th July, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. F. Tamango, Robert Hope, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. McAlpine, "Ingleneuk," Carrajung, to Ina Emily Hazel, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilson, of "Elmwood," Carrajung.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Tue 7 Sep 1948 Page 9 Advertising
INA EMILY HAZEL MCALPINE, Late of Carrajung Lower, Widow, Deceased. After 14 clear days Robert Hope McAlplne, of Carrajung Lower, farmer, the sole executor appointed by deceased's will, dated the 12th May, 1943, will APPLY to the Supreme Court for a grant of PROBATE of the said WILL. SKINNER & HART, solicitors, Commercial road, Yarram.
Irene May WILSON [6960]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1911 969
Christening:
Death: 1973 - Footscray, Vic, Australia ( at age 62) 2469
Burial:
Parents
Father: Robert John WILSON [6947] ( - )
Mother: Catherine Gladys May BEST [6932] (1890-1956)
Spouses and Children
1. *Malcolm Henry COTTER [11822] (1909 - 1970) 2469
Marriage: 1940 - , Victoria, Australia 2469
Status:
James WILSON [3579]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 14 Mar 1790 - Langley, Essex, England 9042
Christening: 28 Mar 1790 - Langley, Essex, England
Death: Oct 1859 - , Essex, England ( at age 69) 9043
Burial:
Parents
Father: John WILSON [3330] (1756-1831) 85
Mother: Mary PHILLIPS [3331] (1759-1808)
Spouses and Children
1. *Hannah SAVILLE [12277] (1787 - 11 Mar 1827)
Marriage: 9 Dec 1812 - Langley, Essex, England
Status:
Children:
1. John WILSON [12279] (1824-1901)
2. Sarah DRIVER [12278] (1791 - )
Marriage: 6 Oct 1828 - , Essex, England 3580
Status:
Notes
General:
Spouse Hannah Saville 1787-1827
1 John Wilson 1813 -
2 Joseph Wilson 1813 -1814
3 James Wilson 1814 -
4 Mary Ann Wilson 1815-
5 Hannah Wilson 1815-
6 Joseph Wilson 1817-
7 John Wilson 1821-
8 John WILSON 1824-1901
Spouse Sarah Driver 1789-
1 Thomas Wilson 1830-1903
2 Sarah Wilson 1832-1894
3 James Wilson 1836-
4 Mary Ann Wilson 1839-
James WILSON [3486]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1839 - , , England
Christening:
Death: 1922 - , Victoria, Australia ( at age 83) 9044
Burial:
Parents
Father: John WILSON [1321] (1795-1875) 85,262
Mother: Martha BURGESS [1322] (1800-1864)
Spouses and Children
1. *Catherine RYAN [12274] (1833 - 1871)
Marriage: 24 Oct 1864 - , Queensland, Australia 7697
Status:
Children:
1. Catherine WILSON [12275] (1865-1903)
James WILSON [3611]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Edward WILSON [3332] (1731- ) 85
Mother: Maria [—?—] [3333] ( - )
James WILSON [3473]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1870 - Diamond Creek, Vic, Australia 9045
Christening:
Death: 1870 - , Victoria, Australia 9046
Burial:
Parents
Father: William WILSON [1305] (1827-1897)
Mother: Rosamond GODBER [1304] (1837-1878) 85,773
James WILSON [11505]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1862 - Yarr, Victoria, Australia 873
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: John Burgess WILSON [3480] (1833-1903)
Mother: Christina McPHERSON [3481] ( - )
James WILSON [12754]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1840 - Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
Christening:
Death: 1923 - Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England ( at age 83)
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Rosamond HALL [9040] (1851 - 1894)
Marriage: 1887 - Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
Status:
James WILSON [9750]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 6 May 1916 - Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland 5687
Christening:
Death: 2 Jul 1995 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia ( at age 79) 5687
Burial: 4 Jul 1995 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia 5687
Spouses and Children
1. *Rene Agnes KRUGER [9751] (7 Jul 1921 - 30 Mar 2011) 5687
Marriage: 17 Sep 1942 - Ballarat, Vic, Australia 5688
Status:
Children:
1. Margaret Vera WILSON [218] (1946-2010)
James Emmett WILSON [9178]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1883 - , Victoria, Australia
Christening:
Death: 1948 - , Victoria, Australia ( at age 65) 9047
Burial: in Nillumbik, Vic, Australia 9048
Events
1. Alt. Birth: 29 Apr 1883.
2. Alt. Death: 31 Dec 1948.
Parents
Father: Joseph WILSON [3484] (1836-1887) 262
Mother: Sarah WHATMOUGH [3485] (1845-1934)
Spouses and Children
1. *Susanna Lavinia MILLS [9213] (1882 - 15 Oct 1939)
Marriage: 1910 - , Victoria, Australia
Status:
Children:
1. James Leonard WILSON [14252] (1911- )
2. Elsie Irene WILSON [14253] (1914- )
3. Leslie Anzac WILSON [14254] (1916- )
Notes
General:
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Sat 1 Jan 1949 Page 8
Family Notices
WILSON. - On December 31, at his residence, Main road, Diamond Creek, James Emmet, loving husband of the late Lavinia Wilson, and dearly loved father of Len, Elsie (Mrs. Claude Wilson), and Les, father-in-law of Nola, Claude, and Dot, and dear grandpa of Robert
Margaret. Beverley, and Vera, aged 65 years.
The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Sat 1 Jan 1949 Page 10
Family Notices
WILSON.- The Funeral of the late Mr. JAMES EMMET WILSON will leave his residence, Main-road, Diamond Creek, on MONDAY, after a service commencing at 11.15 a.m., for
the Diamond Creek Cemetery,
E. TAYLOR and SON, Ivanhoe. JX1159.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thu 13 Jan 1949 Page 18
Advertising
JAMES EMMET WILSON, Late of Diamond Creek, Farmer, Deceased. -After 14 clear days James Leonard Wilson, of Koo-wee-rup, farmer, and Leslie Anzac Wilson, of Diamond
Creek, wood contractor & carrier, the executors appointed by deceased's will, dated the 13th day of March, 1946. will APPLY to the Supreme Court of Victoria for a grant of PROBATE of the said WILL. BOOTHBY & BOOTHBY, solicitors. 408 Collins street. Melbourne, and at Korumburra.
James Leonard WILSON [14252]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1911 - Diamond Creek, Vic, Australia 9049
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: James Emmett WILSON [9178] (1883-1948)
Mother: Susanna Lavinia MILLS [9213] (1882-1939)
Jane WILSON [10370]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Robert TROTTER [10335] ( - ) 3232
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Joseph TROTTER 3232 [10296] (Abt 1780-1867)
Janet WILSON [11117]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1872 - Kangaroo Flat, Vic, Australia
Christening:
Death: 1939 - Toora, Vic, Australlia ( at age 67)
Burial:
Parents
Father: David WILSON [3488] (1843-1911)
Mother: Elizabeth Ann McPHERSON [3487] ( -1935)
Spouses and Children
1. *Thomas Henry BATH [11118] (1866 - 1936)
Marriage: 1891 - , Victoria, Australia
Status:
Children:
1. Hugh BATH [11119] (1894-1946)
Janet WILSON [11504]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1861 - Yarra Ft, Victoria, Australia 873
Christening:
Death: 1935 - Yarra Glen, Vic, Australia ( at age 74) 873
Burial:
Parents
Father: John Burgess WILSON [3480] (1833-1903)
Mother: Christina McPHERSON [3481] ( - )
Spouses and Children
1. *Joseph SMEDLEY [11633] (1861 - 22 Jul 1950) 8144
Marriage: 1886 - , Victoria, Australia 8144
Status:
Jarred WILSON [3267]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Geoffrey WILSON [3263]
Mother: Leanne HIRIART [3264]
Jasmine Jade WILSON [12343]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: WILSON [12341]
Mother: Debbie CONSIDINE [12338]
Jeffrey Job WILSON [7224]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1919 - Trafalgar, Vic, Australia 5558
Christening:
Death: 1986 - , Victoria, Australia ( at age 67)
Burial:
Parents
Father: Job Jeffrey WILSON [3413] (1896-1968)
Mother: Annie Bell PERRY [3414] (1897-1964)
Spouses and Children
1. *Hannah Maria HOWARD [7246] (Mar Q 1913 - 1973)
Marriage: 11 Sep 1948 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England 5153
Status:
Children:
1. Laurence Jeffrey WILSON [9060]
2. Howard Christopher WILSON [9061]
Jennifer Kay WILSON [3001]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 13 Feb 1954 - Lidcombe, NSW, Australia
Christening:
Death: 6 Jan 2019 - Wonthaggi, Vic, Australia ( at age 64) 566
Burial: Jan 2019 - Kurweeton Road Cemetery, Camperdown, VIC, Australia
Parents
Father: Sydney Theo Airth WILSON [3671]
Mother: Judith Margaret NOYES [3672] (1931-2017)
Spouses and Children
1. *Martin Kenneth BARNES [3002]
Children:
1. Laura BARNES [3674]
2. Morgan Kenneth BARNES [3000]
3. Douglas Wilson BARNES [3675]
Job WILSON [1270]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 16 Jan 1861 - Diamond Creek, Vic, Australia 9050
Christening:
Death: 17 Oct 1946 - Trafalgar, Vic, Australia ( at age 85) 9051,9052
Burial: 19 Oct 1946 - Trafalgar, Vic, Australia
Events
1. Residence: 1903, Diamond Creek, Vic, Australia. Occupation - orchardist.
2. Residence: 1909-1937, Trafalgar, Vic, Australia. Occupation - farmer.
3. Residence: Mt Speed, 1942, Trafalgar, Vic, Australia. Occupation - farmer.
Parents
Father: William WILSON [1305] (1827-1897)
Mother: Rosamond GODBER [1304] (1837-1878) 85,773
Spouses and Children
1. *Annie HEWITT [1269] (13 Jun 1866 - 31 Mar 1929)
Marriage: 17 Apr 1884 - Eltham, Vic, Australia 4910,4911
Status:
Children:
1. Frederick Abel WILSON [1266] (1884-1964)
2. Elsie WILSON 4912 [3404] (1886-1909)
3. Mabel Jane WILSON [3406] (1888-1967)
4. Albert Allen WILSON [3408] (1890-1970)
5. Manfred James WILSON [3410] (1892-1961)
6. Raymond Harry WILSON [3412] (1894-1896)
7. Job Jeffrey WILSON [3413] (1896-1968)
8. Eva Annie WILSON [3415] (1897-1968)
9. Stevenson Powell WILSON [3417] (1900-1981)
10. Olive Ada WILSON [3419] (1902-1985)
11. Maurice Hector WILSON [3421] (1904-1975)
12. Cyril Robert WILSON [3423] (1906-1969)
13. Donald Clive WILSON [3425] (1909-1988)
Notes
General:
Job owned the Mount Speed Quarry at Trafalgar.
Morwell Advertiser (Morwell, Vic. : 1888 - 1954) Thursday 5 March 1936 Page 9
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/65911574
Mr Ern Cook, the well known road contractor, has acquired the Mt. Speed quarry works, operated for a good many years by Mr Job Wilson. Mr Cook intends to have the whole plant remodelled during the winter months.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wednesday 29 May 1929 Page 18
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/4009555
The home of Mr. Job Wilson, about a mile south of Trafalgar, was destroyed by fire.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Friday 18 October 1946 Page 2
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/22382693
WILSON.-On October 17, at Mt. Speed, Trafalgar, Job. loving husband of the late Annie, and loving father of Fred, Elsie (deceased). Mabel, Bert, Jim, Raymond, Jeff, Eva, Steve, Olive, Hec. Cyril, and Don: aged 85 years 9 months, late of Diamond Creek.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Friday 17 October 1947 Page 12
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/22514370
IN MEMORIAM
WILSON.-In loving memory of our dear father, Job Wilson, who passed away October 17. 1946.
Always unselfish, thoughtful, and kind,
Few in this world his equal to find.
A beautiful life came to an end.
He died as he lived-everyone's friend.
-(Inserted by his loving family.)
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Mon 28 Oct 1946 Page 21 Advertising
JOB WILSON. Late of Trafalgar, Retired Farmer, Deceased. - After 14 clear days Frederick Abel Wilson, of 272 Somerville road. West Footscray, metal machinist, and Donald Wilson, of Trafalgar, farmer, the executors appointed by deceased's will, dated 4th September, 1943, will APPLY to the
Supreme Court for PROBATE of this WILL.
M. DAVINE, solicitors, Trafalgar & Warragul
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wed 25 Jun 1947 Page 22 Advertising
JOB WILSON. Late of Trafalgar. Retired Farmer. Deceased.-After 14 clear days Frederick Abel Wilson, of 272 Somerville rd.. W. Footscray, metal machinist, & Donald Wilson, of, Trafalgar, farmer, the executors appointed by deceased's will, dated 4th September. 1943. will APPLY to the
Supreme Court for PROBATE of this WILL.
M. DAVINE, solicitor. Trafalgar.
Job Jeffrey WILSON [3413]
Sex: M
AKA: Jeff WILSON,
Jeffrey Job WILSON
Individual Information
Birth Date: 22 Dec 1896 - Diamond Creek, Vic, Australia 9053
Christening:
Death: May 1968 - , Victoria, Australia ( at age 71) 9054
Burial:
Parents
Father: Job WILSON [1270] (1861-1946) 85
Mother: Annie HEWITT [1269] (1866-1929)
Spouses and Children
1. *Annie Bell PERRY [3414] (1897 - 1964)
Marriage: 1917 7095
Status:
Children:
1. Jeffrey Job WILSON [7224] (1919-1986)
2. Gertrude Anne WILSON [7226] (1920-1990)
3. Mary WILSON 1998 [9416] (1921-2013)
4. Edward James WILSON [7225] (1922-1988)
5. Donald Albert WILSON [7227] (1929-1977)
6. Frederick William WILSON [13057] (1931-2017)
7. Laurence Robert WILSON [7228] (1939-1967)
Joe WILSON [2051]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: , , New Zealand 5010
Christening:
Death: Abt 2008 5010
Burial:
Parents
Father: Joseph Herbert WILSON [2047] (1911-1979)
Mother: Renie May SULLIVAN [1158] (1914-1967) 42,4965
John WILSON [3477]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 27 Apr 1859 - Diamond Creek, Vic, Australia 4026
Christening:
Death: 4 Oct 1929 - Norwood, South Australia, Australia ( at age 70) 4026
Burial:
Parents
Father: William WILSON [1305] (1827-1897)
Mother: Rosamond GODBER [1304] (1837-1878) 85,773
Spouses and Children
1. *Jessie SINCLAIR [6093] (1861 - 6 Jul 1948)
Marriage: 11 May 1882 - Diamond Creek, Vic, Australia 4026
Status:
Children:
1. William Henry WILSON [6094] (1883-1974)
2. Ernest John WILSON [6095] (1885-1961)
3. Ethel Annie May WILSON [6096] (1887-1890)
4. Edward Colin WILSON 8030 [11903] (1891-1918)
5. Leslie Harold WILSON [6097] (1893-1982)
6. Clement Sinclair WILSON 8030 [11904] (1899-1980)
7. Ethel Annie Irene WILSON 8030 [11905] (1901-1989)
John WILSON [3330]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1756 - , , England
Christening: 8 May 1757 - Langley, Essex, England
Death: 18 Mar 1831 - ( at age 75)
Burial:
Parents
Father: Edward WILSON [3332] (1731- ) 85
Mother: Maria [—?—] [3333] ( - )
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary PHILLIPS [3331] (1 Jul 1759 - 1 Mar 1808)
Marriage: 19 Nov 1782
Status:
Children:
1. James WILSON [3579] (1790-1859)
2. Lettice WILSON [3580] (1793-1874)
3. Sarah WILSON [3577] ( - )
4. Mary WILSON [3578] ( - )
5. Rebecca WILSON [3581] ( - )
6. William WILSON [3582] ( - )
7. John WILSON 85,262 [1321] (1795-1875)
John WILSON [3619]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Edward WILSON [3334] (1705-1783) 85
Mother: Elizabeth TURNER [3335] ( - )
John WILSON [1321]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 16 May 1795 - Langley, Essex, England
Christening:
Death: 27 Feb 1875 - Diamond Creek, Vic, Australia ( at age 79) 9055
Burial: 1 Mar 1875 - Nillumbik, Vic, Australia
Parents
Father: John WILSON [3330] (1756-1831) 85
Mother: Mary PHILLIPS [3331] (1759-1808)
Spouses and Children
1. *Martha BURGESS [1322] (1800 - 26 Jan 1864)
Marriage: 13 Apr 1825 - Langley, Essex, England 1787,1788
Status:
Children:
1. William WILSON [1305] (1827-1897)
2. Elizabeth WILSON [3478] (1830-1890)
3. John Burgess WILSON [3480] (1833-1903)
4. Martha WILSON [3482] (1834-1913)
5. Joseph WILSON 262 [3484] (1836-1887)
6. James WILSON [3486] (1839-1922)
7. David WILSON [3488] (1843-1911)
Notes
General:
Langley is a village and civil parish in the English county of Essex, seven miles west-south-west of Saffron Walden. The Parish of Langley consists of two parts, Langley Upper Green and Langley Lower Green which are linked by roads and footpaths.
John Wilson and Martha Burgess had 7 known children, William b. 1827 m. Rosamond Godber had 9 children, Elizabeth b. 1830 m. William Herbert, had 8 children, John Burgess b. 1833 m. Christina McPherson & Had 10 children, Martha b. 1835 m. Robert Godber, Joseph, b. 1837 m. Sarah Whatmough & had 8 children, James b. 1839, and David b. 1843 m. Elizabeth McPherson & had 11 children..
John and Martha boarded a ship called Burhampooter in October 1843. The ship sailed from the London docks with 94 emigrants on board to proceed to Cork but bad weather caused the captain to hove to in the Margate Roads and anchored but the ship was driven from her anchorage and was hurled on to the chalk rocks of Foreness Rock about half a mile from Margate between Clifton Baths and Kingston. Everyone was saved from the ship and they were put up at public houses. Despite the loss of all their possessions the Wilson's went back to London and a week later they boarded the " Royal Consort " and arrived after 98 days at Melbourne on 18th Feb 1844.
Extract from "Chronicle" 18 October 1843. Page 147 Westminster Library, London.
"Fearful Storm at Sea and Shipwreck
Throughout yesterday and today a most awful storm raged along the Eastern coast causing a tremendous sea. The loss of life and property was truly distressing. Among the many casualties that occurred was the total loss of the British built Ship "Burhampooter" C.G. Cowley, Commander, which took place about 6am on the rocks off the south east portion of the town of Margate. The unfortunate ship, which was a very fine vessel of 55 tons, had been chartered by Carter and Bonus, the Emigrant Agents of Leadenhall Street, for the conveyance of emigrants on the part of the Government of Port Phillip. Owing to her size and construction, she was well adapted for that line of traffic, every accommodation being made that could give comfort to the passengers during their tedious voyage.
On Monday last, she sailed from the London Docks, having on board 94 emigrants beside the crew. They consisted of twenty one women, forty four children and the rest men. The voyage to the sea was as favourable as could be desired and it was the intention of the Captain to proceed to Cork for the purpose of receiving the remainder of the emigrants, but bad weather threatening, she hove to last night in the Margate Roads and anchored, orders being given to make her as snug as possible. She wore the gale gallantly and hopes were entertained that she would ride it out when a fearful blast drove her from the anchorage and she was instantly hurled on to the chalk rocks of Foreness Rock about half a mile distant from Margate Town between Clifton baths and Kingston. The sea at the time was breaking over her decks. All was confusion on board and the shock being so great as to carry away her rudder, she instantly filled. The decks were now crowded with the unfortunate emigrants and a scene of the most heart-rending character presented itself, everyone expecting every moment to be swept into the sea and either be dashed to pieces or drowned. Captain Cowley entreated of them to be tranquil and fortunately they obeyed, and after a short lapse of time, several Margate luggers came out and succeeded in taking every soul off the ill-fated ship and landing them safely. The poor emigrants were in a most deplorable state, being completely drenched. Carts having been secured, they were without loss of time, conveyed on to Margate where they were billeted at the several public houses and received in a very hospitable manner.
"Loss of the Burhampatoor" The Illustrated London News October 1843
Among the many distressing casualties that have occurred at sea, within these few days we regret to record the total loss of the British-built ship Burhampooter, Captain C. G. Cowley, commander. About six o'clock on the morning of the 18th, she was driven from her anchor during the storm, on the rocks off the south-east portion of the town of Margate. The ship was 550 tons burthen, and stood in the class A1 at Lloyd's. She was the property of Captain Arthur, and was chartered by Carter and Bonus, the emigrant agents of Leaslenhall-street, for the conveyance of emigrants on the part of government to Port Phillip.
On the previous Monday she sailed from the London Docks, having on board ninety-four emigrants, besides the crew. They consisted of twenty-one women, forty-four children, and the rest men, chiefly belonging to the labouring class. The voyage to sea was as favourable as could be desired, and it was the intention of the captain to proceed on to Cork, for the purpose of receiving the remainder of the emigrants; but, bad weather threatening, she hove to on Tuesday night in the Margate Roads, and anchored, orders being given to make her as snug as possible. The ship rode the gale gallantly, and hopes were entertained that she would ride it out, when a fearful blast drove her from her anchorage, and she was instantly hurled by the currents on the chalk rocks, about half a mile distant from Margate town, between Clifton Baths and Kingston, the sea at the same time breaking over her decks.
All was confusion on board, and the shock being so great as to carry away her rudder, she was bilged, and as instantly filled. The decks were now crowded by the affrighted emigrants. The captain entreated them to place themselves under his command, when he would most assuredly promise them that they would all be saved. Fortunately, they obeyed his wish, and, in a short time, several Margate luggers came off and succeeded in taking every soul from off the ill-fated ship, and landing them safely. The poor emigrants were in a most deplorable state, being completely drenched, and in their night-clothes, the catastrophe having occurred after they had retired to rest. Carts having been procured, they were, without loss of time, conveyed to Margate, where they were billeted at the several public-houses. The above facts have been confirmed by letters from the captain to Carter and Bonus, who, immediately on knowing the fact, caused a messenger to be dispatched to Margate in order to conduct the emigrants back to London, where suitable accommodation has been provided them until the sailing of the next packet (the Royal Consul) on the 1st of November next.
The vessel lay about a quarter of a mile from the land, and some hopes were felt during Wednesday that she would be got off, being in an upright position; but the gale continuing during the whole of the night, on Thursday morning she was found on her beam ends. At low water, she was high and dry, full a quarter of a mile from the sea; and there was not a doubt among the pilots and other nautical men at Margate, that if she had not been a strong built ship, nothing could have saved her from going to pieces at the moment of striking, when all on board must have been lost. She was built at Sunderland in 1841. We regret to add that on Saturday she became a total wreck, and very little of her stores have been saved. Her loss and stores are estimated at £12,000; but she was insured.
The poor emigrants are the greatest sufferers, for they have lost nearly every article they possessed; but the contractors, Messrs. Carter and Bonus, have humanely undertaken to supply them at their own expense with bedding, and also things sufficient for their voyage in another ship. A subscription has also been opened for further supplying them with clothes and the necessary tools for their trades; without which aid they would most probably be landed in a distant country in comparative destitution. We perceive that these sufferers have been (?) from the funds of the Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners' Benevolent Society an institution worthy of especial support from those who can enjoy "the luxury of doing good".
John opened a butcher shop in Stephen Street, now Exhibition Street, Melbourne and lived there for 6 years. More of the history of John Wilson can be found in the "The Diamond Valley Story by Dianne H Edward and "Before You Came: by John Ryan.
From the Book The Diamond Valley Story by Dianne H Edwards 1979
page 23
Henry Foley also had a run on the Diamond Creek in closer proximity to Arthur's Creek in 1841, employing three men as stockmen. In 1845 he sold this run to John Wilson, founder of the notable pioneering family in the Valley. Wilson, his wife and seven children came from Langley in the County of Essex, England, on the Royal Consort in 1843 as bounty immigrants. He established a butcher's shop in Exhibition Street (then known as Stephen's Street) in the city; the business prospered and between 1843 and 1845 he held a small pastoral lease on the Plenty, grazing cattle, sheep and pigs on the property known as Nillumbik. In 1846 he moved to Diamond Creek and purchased Foley's lease, but resold to Alexander Falconer in 1847, establishing a carrying business between Melbourne and the homestations in the Diamond Valley.
Above the Nillumbik Lagoon, Wilson built a three roomed wattle and daub hut and a long causeway across the creek which was for more than a decade the winter crossing place between Melbourne and the stations farther east. John and his sons cleared the land, planted an orchard and crops, grazed cattle and pigs for the shop in Exhibition Street, established a slaughter yard and were later to open a butcher's shop in Diamond Creek. His grandson Charles Wilson recalls him talking of 'grubbing' the land (except for two red gum trees) and cropping it by growing oats. Wilson is listed in the 1852 return of livestock as having three hundred and fifty head of cattle and three hundred and sixty sheep. In 1851 Thomas Murray transferred his right and title in the station of Woodlands to John Wilson. Around the Wilson family grew up the township of Diamond Creek.
Page 116
In 1858 the Greensborough Road District was gazetted, but the Road Board did not become esbalished until 1863. This was the first attempt at local Goverment in this particular area and it's purpose was to guied and discipline contractors who repaired the roads, pursue defaulting ratepayers, enforce a few minor by-laws and act as a mouthpiece for the district. For eleven years Greensborough was the seat for the local municipal authority, which covered the Yarramat, Plenty, Diamond Creek and Greensborough are. The Board consisted of William Wilson (Chairman), Robert Whatmough and Jonah Britnell and they struggled to meet the urgent need for roads. Their activities were few, always restricted by lack of revenue and in 1874 a deputation from the Board requested annexation to the Shire of Heidelberg and the proposed annexation took place in January 1875. Greensborough and its environs would not realise for some time what their loss of independence as a local municipality would mean.
Greensborough was a township of artisans, small business and small farmers. They were freeholders and Methodists or Anglicans; humble men of small substance who had worked hard to establish their sense of identity with the district.
Diamond Creek
From the late 1840's, the settlement in Diamond Creek area was generally known as Wilson's, but subsequently it became Nillumbik. The latter name was recorded by Henry Arthur and passed by him to the first survey of the parish. The Government's temporary proclamation of the township in 1866 sanctioned the white man's name of Diamond Creek, which was then in popular use, and the official survey of the township named the streets to commemorate the pomp and ceremony of the state visit of His Royal Highness Prince Albert, Duge of Edinburgh, in November 1867.
page 116-118
The establishment of school and church preceded the Government subdivision catering to the goldfields' population. Methodism was strong in the area and church was first held in Phillip Cummings barn. A service was established by the Reverend H Hethershaw who was in charge of the Heidelberg Mission. Two early preachers who would not work their horses on Sunday, walked from Eltham to Nillumbik and on to Arthur's Creek The Anglican members of the community were periodically visited by the Reverend Francis Hales stationed at St John's Church, Heidelberg, who went on long bush journeys to the Upper Plenty, Kangaroo Ground and scattered holdings along the Diamond Creek. In 1856 worshippers travelled from Little Eltham, Kangaroo Ground and Diamond Creek by carriage or cart to heidelberg. In 1860, the area came under the jurisdiction of the Parish of Eltham and services were held in William Wilson's barn. The Angican church, which was constructed at Diamond Creek in 1870, had a church bell brought out from England and presented by Charles Orme.
further information is also available at
https://www.nillumbikhistory.org.au/pioneer-families-of-diamond-creek-district-wilson/
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) View title info Sat 6 Mar 1875 Page 8
Advertising
PROBATE of the LAST WILL and TESTAMENT of JOHN WILSON, late of Diamond Creek, in the colony
of Victorla, farmer, deceased, may be granted to his two sons, William Wilson, of Diamond Creek aforesaid, general storekeeper, and John Burgess Wilson, of Yarra-flats, in the said colony, dairyman, the executors named in and appointed by the said will Dated this fifth day of March 1875
MALLESON ENGLAND, and STEWART, 24 Queen street, Melbourne, proctors for the said William Wilson and John Burgess Wilson. 9056
John WILSON [12279]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1824 - Langley, Essex, England
Christening:
Death: 1901 - , Essex, England ( at age 77)
Burial:
Parents
Father: James WILSON [3579] (1790-1859)
Mother: Hannah SAVILLE [12277] (1787-1827)
Spouses and Children
1. *Esther FLACK [12280] (1830 - 1906)
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Charles WILSON [12281] (1857-1942)