Irene May WILSON [6960]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1911 1241
Christening:
Death: 1973 - Footscray, Vic, Australia ( at age 62) 3039
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) 3039, 3039,3040
Marriage: 1940 - , Victoria, Australia 3039
Status:
James WILSON [3611]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Edward WILSON [3332] (1731- ) 113
Mother: Maria [—?—] [3333] ( - )
James WILSON [3579]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 14 Mar 1790 - Langley, Essex, England 4216
Christening: 28 Mar 1790 - Langley, Essex, England
Death: Oct 1859 - , Essex, England ( at age 69) 4217
Burial:
Parents
Father: John WILSON [3330] (1756-1831) 113
Mother: Mary PHILLIPS [3331] (1759-1808)
Spouses and Children
1. *Hannah SAVILLE [12277] (1787 - 11 Mar 1827) 8271,8272
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 4218
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) 8226
Burial:
Parents
Father: John WILSON [1321] (1795-1875) 113,369
Mother: Martha BURGESS [1322] (1800-1864)
Spouses and Children
1. *Catherine RYAN [12274] (1833 - 1871)
Marriage: 24 Oct 1864 - , Queensland, Australia 8227
Status:
Children:
1. Catherine WILSON [12275] (1865-1903)
James WILSON [3473]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1870 - Diamond Creek, Vic, Australia 8998
Christening:
Death: 1870 - , Victoria, Australia 8999
Burial:
Parents
Father: William WILSON [1305] (1827-1897)
Mother: Rosamond GODBER [1304] (1837-1878) 113,999
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) 5388
Marriage: 1887 - Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
Status:
James WILSON [9750]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 6 May 1916 - Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland 4974
Christening:
Death: 2 Jul 1995 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia ( at age 79) 4974
Burial: 4 Jul 1995 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia 4974
Spouses and Children
1. *Rene Agnes KRUGER [9751] (7 Jul 1921 - 30 Mar 2011) 4974, 4974
Marriage: 17 Sep 1942 - Ballarat, Vic, Australia 6515
Status:
Children:
1. Margaret Vera WILSON [218] (1946-2010)
James WILSON [11505]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1862 - Yarr, Victoria, Australia 1118
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: John Burgess WILSON [3480] (1833-1903)
Mother: Christina McPHERSON [3481] ( - )
James Emmett WILSON [9178]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1883 - , Victoria, Australia
Christening:
Death: 1948 - , Victoria, Australia ( at age 65) 7336
Burial: in Nillumbik, Vic, Australia 9000
Events
1. Alt. Birth: 29 Apr 1883.
2. Alt. Death: 31 Dec 1948.
Parents
Father: Joseph WILSON [3484] (1836-1887) 369
Mother: Sarah WHATMOUGH [3485] (1845-1934)
Spouses and Children
1. *Susanna Lavinia MILLS [9213] (1882 - 15 Oct 1939) 7335
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 9001
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] ( - ) 3851
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Joseph TROTTER 3851 [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 1118
Christening:
Death: 1935 - Yarra Glen, Vic, Australia ( at age 74) 1118
Burial:
Parents
Father: John Burgess WILSON [3480] (1833-1903)
Mother: Christina McPHERSON [3481] ( - )
Spouses and Children
1. *Joseph SMEDLEY [11633] (1861 - 22 Jul 1950) 8532, 8532
Marriage: 1886 - , Victoria, Australia 8532
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 2116
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 5982
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) 768
Burial: Jan 2019 - Mount Elephant, 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 5710
Christening:
Death: 17 Oct 1946 - Trafalgar, Vic, Australia ( at age 85) 5711,5712
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) 113,999
Spouses and Children
1. *Annie HEWITT [1269] (13 Jun 1866 - 31 Mar 1929) 5706,5707,5708,5709
Marriage: 17 Apr 1884 - Eltham, Vic, Australia 5713,5714
Status:
Children:
1. Frederick Abel WILSON [1266] (1884-1964)
2. Elsie WILSON 5715 [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 7776
Christening:
Death: May 1968 - , Victoria, Australia ( at age 71) 7777
Burial:
Parents
Father: Job WILSON [1270] (1861-1946) 113
Mother: Annie HEWITT [1269] (1866-1929)
Spouses and Children
1. *Annie Bell PERRY [3414] (1897 - 1964)
Marriage: 1917 7778
Status:
Children:
1. Jeffrey Job WILSON [7224] (1919-1986)
2. Gertrude Anne WILSON [7226] (1920-1990)
3. Mary WILSON 2490 [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 5822
Christening:
Death: Abt 2008 5822
Burial:
Parents
Father: Joseph Herbert WILSON [2047] (1911-1979)
Mother: Renie May SULLIVAN [1158] (1914-1967) 45,5772
John WILSON [3477]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 27 Apr 1859 - Diamond Creek, Vic, Australia 3367
Christening:
Death: 4 Oct 1929 - Norwood, South Australia, Australia ( at age 70) 3367
Burial:
Parents
Father: William WILSON [1305] (1827-1897)
Mother: Rosamond GODBER [1304] (1837-1878) 113,999
Spouses and Children
1. *Jessie SINCLAIR [6093] (1861 - 6 Jul 1948) 3367,8458
Marriage: 11 May 1882 - Diamond Creek, Vic, Australia 3367
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 8459 [11903] (1891-1918)
5. Leslie Harold WILSON [6097] (1893-1982)
6. Clement Sinclair WILSON 8459 [11904] (1899-1980)
7. Ethel Annie Irene WILSON 8459 [11905] (1901-1989)
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) 2195
Burial: 1 Mar 1875 - Nillumbik, Vic, Australia
Parents
Father: John WILSON [3330] (1756-1831) 113
Mother: Mary PHILLIPS [3331] (1759-1808)
Spouses and Children
1. *Martha BURGESS [1322] (1800 - 26 Jan 1864) 2194
Marriage: 13 Apr 1825 - Langley, Essex, England 2196,2197
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 369 [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. 9002
John WILSON [3619]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Edward WILSON [3334] (1705-1783) 113
Mother: Elizabeth TURNER [3335] ( - )
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- ) 113
Mother: Maria [—?—] [3333] ( - )
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary PHILLIPS [3331] (1 Jul 1759 - 1 Mar 1808) 113
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 113,369 [1321] (1795-1875)
John WILSON [13835]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1867
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Eliza Ann PLUM [13362] (1871 - 16 Oct 1911)
Marriage: 16 Apr 1892 - Keighley, Yorkshire, England
Status:
John WILSON [9172]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1867 - , Victoria, Australia
Christening:
Death: 1915 - , Victoria, Australia ( at age 48)
Burial:
Events
1. Alt. Birth: 27 Jan 1867, Greensborough, Vic, Australia.
Parents
Father: Joseph WILSON [3484] (1836-1887) 369
Mother: Sarah WHATMOUGH [3485] (1845-1934)
Spouses and Children
1. *Sarah Jane HARRINGTON [9180] (1871 - 1960)
Marriage: 1895 5563
Status:
Children:
1. Herbert Leslie WILSON [9181] (1894-1972)
2. Myrtle Josephine WILSON [9182] (1897-1983)
Notes
General:
The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Tue 6 Jun 1893 Page 1 Family Notices
Wilson - HARRINGTON - On the 24th May, at St Katherine's Church of England, St Helena Greensborough, by Rev. A.P. Chase, John, eldest son of the late Joseph Wilson, Diamond Greek, to Sarah Jane, second eldest daughter of Richard Harrington, of the same place.
Heidelberg News and Greensborough and Diamond Creek Chronicle (Vic. : 1914 - 1916) Sat 10 Apr 1915 Page 3
Fatal Accident at Greensborough.
Fatal Accident at Greens borough.
(From Our Correspondent.)
A most distressing accident occurred at Greensborough on Easter Monday morning, when Mr John Wilson, a very highly respected resident, met his death. The deceased and his son Herbert, a young man of 20, were engaged excavating sand prior to loading same. There is a surface deposit of some feet of soil and drift gravel, and to avoid the trouble of removing this it has been the custom for carters to tunnel in, thus leaving a roof of the most un stable kind to work under. Whilst busy shovelling out the sand, without a moment's warning the roof collapsed, completely burying the father and covering the son up to the neck. Fortunately for the latter they were accompanied by a friend who immediately gave the alarm, which was promptly responded to by several men from farms in the vicinity. Willing hands strenuously worked to remove the tons of earth under which the unfortunate man was imprisoned. The son was quickly released and, nothwithstanding the fact that he was terribly bruised, he worked with almost superhuman energy to rescue his father. When the body of the un fortunate man was uncovered it was at once apparent that he was past human aid. Dr Rollason had been summoned and quickly arrived by motor, but death had been instantaneous. On Tuesday Dr Rollason, J.P., held an inquiry. A verdict of accidental death was returned, no blame being attachable to anybody. The deceased gentleman was a native of Diamond Creek, and had lived in the district all his life. Very great sympathy is felt for the bereaved wife and family. The remains were interred in the Diamond Creek cemetery in the presence of a large number of sorrowing relations and friends. The Rev H. Mitchell officiated at the grave side. The deceased gentleman was universally esteemed for his manly, generous qualities, his devotion to religion being acknowledged as sin cere by his most intimate friends, and regret was freely expressed at the tragic termination of useful a life.
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)
John Burgess WILSON [3480]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 25 Feb 1833 - Langley, Essex, England
Christening:
Death: 27 Jun 1903 - Yarra Glen, Vic, Australia ( at age 70)
Burial:
Parents
Father: John WILSON [1321] (1795-1875) 113,369
Mother: Martha BURGESS [1322] (1800-1864)
Spouses and Children
1. *Christina McPHERSON [3481] ( - )
Marriage: 23 Apr 1857 - Kangaroo Ground, Vic, Australia
Status:
Children:
1. Elizabeth WILSON 1118 [11502] (Abt 1857-1941)
2. John Burgess WILSON 1118 [11503] (1860-1927)
3. Janet WILSON 1118 [11504] (1861-1935)
4. James WILSON 1118 [11505] (1862- )
5. WILSON 1118 [11506] (1863-1863)
6. William Macpherson WILSON 1118 [11507] (1865-1945)
7. Martha Mary WILSON 1118 [11508] (1867-1954)
8. Christina WILSON [11077] (1869- )
9. Margaret Rosamond WILSON 1118 [11509] (1877-1963)
Notes
General:
10 children.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Sat 27 Jun 1903 Page 9
Family Notices
WILSON. - On the 26th June, at Yarra Glen, John Burgess Wilson, aged 70 years. A colonist of 60
John Burgess WILSON [11503]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1860 - Yarr, Victoria, Australia 1118
Christening:
Death: 10 Nov 1927 - Wychitella, Kulin, Western Australia, Australia ( at age 67) 1118
Burial:
Parents
Father: John Burgess WILSON [3480] (1833-1903)
Mother: Christina McPHERSON [3481] ( - )
Spouses and Children
1. *Eliza CLEMENTS [12087] (Abt 1869 - 1952)
Marriage: 1889 - , Victoria, Australia
Status:
Notes
General:
The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Tue 15 Nov 1927
Page 1 Family Notices
A patient sufferer at rest.
WILSON. - On November 10, at his residence, Kulin, John Burgess, loved husband of Eliza and fond father of George, Gertie (Mrs. Fisher Beard, Fremantle), Jack, Winnie (Mrs. Gordon Day, Perth), and Tom; aged 68 years. Victorian papers please copy.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wed 16 Nov 1927
Page 32 Family Notices
WILSON. - On the 10th November, 1927, at Wychitella, Kulin, Western Australia, John Burgess, beloved husband of Eliza, and loving brother of Elizabeth (Mrs Lowman, Werribee), Janet (Mrs Jos Smedley, Yarra Glen), James (Yarra Glen), William (Bacchus Marsh), Mattie, Mrs Bath (Yarra Glen), Christina (Mrs Martin, Moonee Ponds), Joseph (deceased), Margaret (Melbourne), late of Yarra Glen and Toolangi.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thu 17 Nov 1927
Page 1
Family Notices
WILSON. - On the 10th November, 1927, at Wychitella, Kulin, Western Australia, John Burgess, beloved husband of Eliza, and loving brother of Elizabeth (Mrs. Lowman, Werribee), Janet (Mrs Jos. Smedley, Yarra Glen), James (Yarra Glen),William (Bacchus Marsh), Mattie, Mrs. Bath (Yarra Glen), Christina (Mrs. Martin, Moonee
Ponds), Joseph (deceased), Margaret (Melbourne); late of Yarra Glen and Toolangi.
Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954) View title info Sun 18 Mar 1928
Page 15 Advertising
WIIls & PROBATES
Following ls a list of probates and letters of administration for week ended March 15:-
Probates.-.....
John Burgess Wilson, late of Perth (died 10/11/27). to William Thomas Wilson, of Kulin; .....
The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) View title info Tue 11 Nov 1930 Page 1 Family Notices
WILSON. - In loving memory of John Burgess Wilson, who passed away November 10, 1927.
Inserted by his sorrowing wife and family,
The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Tue 10 Nov 1931 Page 1 Family Notices
WILSON. - In loving memory of John Burgess Wilson, Kulin.
Ever remembered.
Inserted by his loving wife and family.
John Keith WILSON [12622]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: John Keith WILSON [12621] ( -Bef 1957) 1280
Mother: Emma Rose BISHOP [156] (Abt 1902-1957)
John Keith WILSON [12621]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening:
Death: Bef 1957 1280
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Emma Rose BISHOP [156] (Abt 1902 - 7 Aug 1957) 1277,1278,1279
Marriage: Abt 1935 1280
Status:
Children:
1. John Keith WILSON [12622]
2. Kenneth Graham WILSON [12623]
Joseph WILSON [3622]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 3 Jun 1737 - Langley, Essex, England
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Edward WILSON [3334] (1705-1783) 113
Mother: Elizabeth TURNER [3335] ( - )
Joseph WILSON [3484]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 17 Mar 1836 - Langley, Essex, England
Christening:
Death: 1887 - Diamond Creek, Vic, Australia ( at age 51) 8974
Burial:
Parents
Father: John WILSON [1321] (1795-1875) 113,369
Mother: Martha BURGESS [1322] (1800-1864)
Spouses and Children
1. *Sarah WHATMOUGH [3485] (1845 - 1934) 8973
Marriage: 12 Mar 1866 - Eltham, Vic, Australia 8975
Status:
Children:
1. John WILSON [9172] (1867-1915)
2. Martha WILSON [9174] (1869-1949)
3. Joseph WILSON [9173] (1871-1949)
4. Robert WILSON [9175] (1875-1903)
5. Rosalie Alma WILSON [9176] (1877-1944)
6. Benjamin WILSON [9177] (1880-1960)
7. James Emmett WILSON [9178] (1883-1948)
8. Charles Walter Burgess WILSON [9179] (1887-1980)
Joseph WILSON [3610]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Edward WILSON [3332] (1731- ) 113
Mother: Maria [—?—] [3333] ( - )
Joseph WILSON [9173]
Sex: M
AKA: Joseph Emmett WILSON 9003
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1871 - , Victoria, Australia 7260
Christening:
Death: 1949 - Seymour, Vic, Australia ( at age 78) 7261
Burial:
Events
1. Alt. Birth: 5 May 1871, Greensborough, Vic, Australia.
Parents
Father: Joseph WILSON [3484] (1836-1887) 369
Mother: Sarah WHATMOUGH [3485] (1845-1934)
Spouses and Children
1. *Ada Amelia Adelaide MERRALL [8744] (1881 - 11 Nov 1948) 7258,7259
Marriage: 1899 - , Victoria, Australia 7262
Status:
Children:
1. Clement Joseph WILSON [9672] (1900-1980)
2. Percy Goulburn William WILSON [9673] (1901-1968)
3. Joseph WILSON [9674] (1904- )
4. Thomas Alfred WILSON [9675] (1908-1982)
5. Norman Allan WILSON [9679] (Abt 1909-1962)
6. Mabel Elsie WILSON [9676] (1910- )
7. Rosaline Margaret WILSON [9677] (1913-1920)
8. Dorothy Christina WILSON [9678] (1916- )
Joseph WILSON [9674]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1904 - Seymour, Vic, Australia 9004
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Joseph WILSON [9173] (1871-1949)
Mother: Ada Amelia Adelaide MERRALL [8744] (1881-1948)
Joseph Herbert WILSON [2047]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: Jun Q 1911 - Hastings, , New Zealand 8707
Christening:
Death: 1979 - ( at age 68)
Burial: 1979 - Hawkes Bay, Napier, New Zealand 9005
Spouses and Children
1. *Renie May SULLIVAN [1158] (Mar Q 1914 - 28 Jun 1967) 45,5772
Marriage: 1933 - , , New Zealand 8708
Status:
Children:
1. Shirley WILSON 5822 [2049] ( -Abt 2015)
2. Rex WILSON 5822 [2050] ( - )
3. Joe WILSON 5822 [2051] ( -Abt 2008)
4. Kevin J WILSON [2053]
5. Trevor WILSON 5822 [2054] ( -Abt 1973)
6. Lois WILSON [2055]
7. Child 8 WILSON [2056]
8. Brian WILSON 5822 [2052] (Abt 1935-Abt 2019)
Julie WILSON [11094]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: Herbert Allan WILSON [8731] (Abt 1922-2009)
Mother:
Spouses and Children
1. *THWAITES [11095]Kate WILSON [3266]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 27 Oct 1987
Christening:
Death: 29 Dec 2017 - Leongatha South, VIC, Australia ( at age 30)
Cremation: 10 Jan 2018
Parents
Father: Geoffrey WILSON [3263]
Mother: Leanne HIRIART [3264]
Notes
General:
WILSON KATE ALYCE (RABBIT)
WILSON. Kate Alyce (Rabbit). 27.10.1987 29.12.2017 Aged 30. To our Darling Kate, You were a beautiful, loving daughter and sister with a heart of gold. You are now at peace and your struggle is over. Always in our hearts and memories forever. Love always, Dad, Mum, Dale, Bec and family, Ted, Daniel and Ruby. x x x Please see later paper for Funeral Notice.
WILSON. The Funeral Service for Kate Alyce Wilson will be held at the Dakers Centre, corner of Smith and Watt Streets, Leongatha on WEDNESDAY (Jan. 10, 2018), commencing at 1.30pm. Private Cremation. In Memory of Kate, donations to Beyond Blue would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the Service.
Funerals
Published in Herald Sun on 08/01/2018
Keith Joseph WILSON [5987]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1940
Christening:
Death: 1973 - Sale, Vic, Australia ( aged about 33) 9006
Burial:
Parents
Father: Donald Clive WILSON [3425] (1909-1988)
Mother: Elsa Jean ERBS [3426] (1914-2013)