Cornish Global Migration Programme Murdoch House, . . TR15 2BU [email protected] Copyright Michael Kiernan 2020

MALTA - CORNISH MIGRANTS, TRAVELLERS AND DESCENDANTS

A BIOGRAPHICAL REGISTER

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CONTENTS 1. Introduction to the Register. Pages 2 to 5. 2. The Biographical Register. Pages 6 to 47. IMAGES

Memorial - E F Roach 1864-1904 Ta’Braxia Cemetery 1

Methodist Chapel, Floriana 5

Memorial - J F Carter 1909-1941 Kalkara Naval cemetery 6

Memorial - R J Tiddy 1897-192 Kalkara Naval Cemetery 7

Memorial - G. Arthur 1879-1904 Ta’Braxia Cemetery x 2 12

Triq Blackley, Street Sign, Pieta 14

Kingston House (home of Blackley family), Pieta 14

Blackley Bakery, Pieta 14

Memorial - Elizabeth A Blackley 1822-1887 Ta’Braxia Cemetery 16

Memorial - Richard W C Blackley 1841-1872 Ta’Braxia Cemetery 16

Memorial – William R Hawken 1848-1918 Ta’Braxia Cemetery 18

Memorial – John Hoskin 1828-1890 Ta’Braxia Cemetery 19

The Premises of Thomas Jenkin 1844-1917, Valletta 20

Memorial – Amelia Jenkin 1852-1875 Ta’Braxia Cemetery 21

Memorial – Thomas Jenkin 1844-1917 Ta’Braxia Cemeterey 22

Memorial – James L Kirkness 1843-1881 Ta’Braxia Cemetery 23

Memorial – Richard Oldfield 1831-1885 Ta’Braxia Cemetery 24

The Commonwealth Air Forces Memorial, Floriana 28

Memorial – Arthur Furse 1879-1915 Kalkara Cemetery 29

Memorial – Ernest F. Lambe 1871-1891 Ta’Braxia Cemetery 31

Memorial – William Perham 1840-1879 Ta’Braxia Cemetery x 2 40

Memorial – William Paynter 1837-1862 Ta’Braxia Cemetery 43

Memorial – Amy E. Morris nee Kitto 1869-1948 Ta’Braxia Cemetery 46

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1. INTRODUCTION TO THE MALTA BIOGRAPHICAL REGISTER The Cornish Global Migration Programme (CGMP) is a long term project tracing and recording the diaspora of the . The streams of Cornish migration are usually associated with North America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa but with ‘hot spots’ in more unexpected places such as South America, Cuba and Mexico. The CGMP take a broad approach for deciding who qualifies as a migrant to be included within the study. Malta is certainly not a migration destination normally associated with Cornwall. The involvement of the British through military and marine activities in that country for over 170 years suggested that a study of the Cornish in that country may act as an exemplar for indicating how the inclusion of Occupational Travellers (both Military and Marine) and Descendants affects the understanding of Cornish migration. Located in the Mediterranean only 60 miles south of Sicily and 220 miles north of Libya the strategic position of the small island of Malta has a fascinating history and involvement with many nations and a unique culture forged through occupation and intercourse with diverse peoples. The British ruled Malta from the beginning of the nineteenth century until the Union Jack was lowered in 1979 and Malta became independent. The British built military bases and a huge harbour facility with ship building facilities. Over the years of British rule vast numbers of Military personnel passed through Malta, numerous civil servants ran the government machinery, huge hospitals were built to treat the wounded from various British wars - the Crimea, the Egyptian war, the Napoleonic wars, Galipoli in the First World War and, not least, the terrible pounding taken by the people of Malta in the Second World War. The study unearthed 254 people directly involved with Malta. Following in the family footsteps of these candidates we found 64 family members (such as parents and siblings) who were also migrants but associated with other countries. An interesting statistic that the CGMP data base can produce is an analysis of the Cornish districts of origin of migrants. It is possible that the inclusion of occupational travellers may tweek current concepts. For instance, it may be expected that those living in East Cornwall would be attracted to the with a large base just across the border in and those living near Falmouth attracted to a life at sea in the merchant marine. The numbers of military travellers so far recorded is probably insufficient to draw firm conclusions but a trend is discernible, for instance, the full database tells us that Falmouth district provided 4.7% of all Cornish born migrants and 20% of all military migrants. The main focus of the CGMP study is upon those born in and who migrated from Cornwall. Such people are classified as Generation 1. People born outside of Cornwall with a parent born in Cornwall are Generation 2, with no birth qualification except a grandparent then Generation 3 and so on. Descendants are not generally included without a particular reason. An instance of such a reason is found in the Cornish connection with Mexico where many children were born to Cornish parents and a complete picture of the Cornish Mexican connection requires an understanding of those descendants. The study did reveal that were a small number of migrants to Malta who were not occupational travellers but rather true Cornish migrants (CGMP classify these as Linear Migrants). Thomas Jenkin (Ref. 108163) born in about 1844 became a highly respected dentist. He lived in Malta for 57 years, had eight children and was buried in Ta’Braxia Cemetery in 1917. His house in Valletta is at the centre of a World Heritage site, this was was traced.

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The house and shop of a nearby neighbour was the centre a greatly revered business - Blackley Bakery and Confectioner. Frederick Blackley was born in 1812 in Kent and married a Cornish girl Elizabeth Ann Nicholas (ref. 108157) who was born in Falmouth 1823. The couple opened their business in Valletta in 1840. The business continued to the 1980s (in the later years ownership changed but the name continued). Memorials to the family were traced in Ta’Braxia cemetery and the premises in Valletta were found as well as the Blackley ‘factory’ in Blackley Street, Pieta. The building is in need of restoration, with ovens still extant and highly protected against inappropriate development as a listed building by the Malta authorities. There are still people in Malta who talk about the teas and cakes at Blackley’s with awe. John Hoskin (Ref. 108162) was born in Cornwall in 1828, married Fanny Bawden in Redruth in 1859 and lived in Malta for over 30 years where they had a large family. It is believed John Hoskin worked for the Eastern Telegraph Company and that he was a prominent Wesleyan. John with members of his family are buried in Ta’Braxia cemetery. The ‘Victorian Internet’ was created in the second half of the Nineteenth century. A global spiders web of cables was laid around the world with the main hub based in Portcurno in west Cornwall. By 1900 there was about 100,000 miles of international undersea cable linking Portcurno to many places including Africa, South America, the Far East and Australia. By the 1920’s Marconi had developed radio communications (also closely associated with Cornwall) and the two systems joined under one company - the famed Cable & Wireless. Today Porthcurno is the home of that company’s historic archives and museum. From 1857 Malta played an important part in this international communication system and provided an employment opportunity for Cornish Migrants. The graveyards of Malta are sprinkled with memorials to employees of The Eastern Telegraph company. The laws of Malta decreed that marriages had to be performed by a Roman Catholic priest. With the arrival of the British in 1800 many none Catholic soldiers, sailors and civilians wished to get married. Army chaplains and other Protestant clergy conducted marriage ceremonies when both parties were not Catholic but when the marriage was ‘mixed’ it was not unusual for two ceremonies to be held, one Anglican and one Roman Catholic. There was concern that such marriages were not legal and it was not until 1892 that the Vatican decreed mixed marriages as valid. We have traced and entered details of one mixed marriage in the CGMP data base, it is that of Charles Blenkinsop of St. Gluvias (Ref 108139) to Guiseppina Vella in 1854. Burial grounds with supporting burial Registers (if extant) are regard by the author as an important resource for tracing migrants. During a visit to Malta many cemeteries were visited. Memorials were identified as commemorating Cornish migrants. These were recorded and transcribed and the results embedded into the CGMP database. More than one photograph of each memorial was taken and a total of 123 memorial photographs added to the database. A memorial to Edward Freeman Roach (Ref. 108167) illustrates the importance of this type of resource (see above title page). The memorial tells us that Edward Roach died in Malta in 1904, and that he was the master of the S.S. Trekieve and that he was of St. Ives, Cornwall. Subsequent research into his biographical details resulted in no less than thirty-four migrants being entered in the data base covering seven countries. Although Malta is small in size there are many burial grounds. Locating the cemeteries and then searching for relevant monuments is time consuming and can be a complex task, not least because opening times are not always readily advertised. My survey of the burial grounds is probably not complete.

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Methodists arrived in Malta shortly after the British military garrison was established. The early Methodist Ministers (missionaries) did not restrict their pastoral duties to the garrison and attempted to convert the local Roman Catholic population. This caused great resentment. In 1826 William Harris Rule, a Cornishman born in Penryn in 1802 and like many of his fellow Cornish a staunch Methodist, arrived in Malta and his evangelising efforts resulted stones being thrown at him in the streets of Valetta. Rule left Malta in 1827 and after various travels arrived in Gibraltar from where he had a long and illustrious career conducting missionary work in Spain. A full biographical record of Rule appears in the CGMP records under Reference 119450 but not available in the Malta Biographical Register. Rule wrote his autobiography in 1886 within which a description of his time in Malta appears in pages 29 to 38. A digitised copy of this book is available in the CGMP archives. A magnificent Methodist church was eventually built in Floriana and opened in 1883. In 1973 the property reverted to the ownership of the Malta government and is now used for exhibitions and concerts.

The Methodist Chapel in Floriana. Now a community Centre. Photo: Mike Kiernan

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2. MALTA BIOGRAPHICAL REGISTER Richard Giddy (CGMP Ref. 107128) was born in , Cornwall, 31/08/1824. He was the son of Richard Giddy, born Callington (1797) and Ann, born (1806) and was the oldest of eight children. Richard Giddy married Jane Elizabeth Gile in Gibraltar 04/08/1851. The couple had four children, one was born in Gibraltar, one in Malta and two in Kent. Jane died in 1868 in , aged 40. William Giddy (Return Descendant 2nd Generation) was born in Gibraltar in 1854. In 1881 he was living in , Hampshire. In 1871 Richard was back in Cornwall: 287, Chapel Street, Richard Giddy, Head, W, 47, Wheelwright, Callington Cornwall. Amelia Giddy (Return Descendant 2nd Generation) Dau, U, 14, Scholar, Gibraltar Brit Subj Overseas Brit. Subj. Harry Giddy (Return Descendant 2nd Generation) Son, 13, Scholar, Aldershot Kent. (Harry had ten children including one born in Malta and one born in Singapore). Maria Giddy (Return Descendant 2nd Generation) Dau, 10, Scholar, Malta Brit Subj Overseas Brit. Subj. (Maria was a lodger in Marlybone, London in 1881) Charles Giddy, (Return Descendant 2nd Generation) Son, 4, Scholar, Chatham Kent. Cornwall census 1871, Enumeration District 1, piece RG10/2233, of Callington, Folio 30 Page 51. Charles Giddy died 1935 in Hendon, Middlesex. Richard Giddy died in Chelsea Pensioners Hospital, London in 1877 (indicating Richard had served in the British army). James Farley Carter (CGMP Ref. 108124) was born on 16th April 1909 in Arizona, USA, the son of William and Annie Carter. James married Vera Clarine Lukes in St. Austell in 1940. Vera had been born 16th July 1914 in , Cornwall, the daughter of William John Lukes (1878-1951) and Florence Alice Mary Searle (1881-1950). James was mentioned in Despatches, PO, D/JX111443, HMS Dolphin. Memorial extant at Kalkara Naval Cemetery (Capuccini):

J. F. Carter Petty Officer RN D/JX111443 H.M.S. "Dolphin" 5th May 1941 aged 32 Ever in our thoughts. His loving wife Vera and and sister Olive. Newquay, England

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Richard J. Tiddy (CGMP Ref. 108125) Born 1897. In Cornwall census 1911, living with parents in . The son of William John and Margaret Tiddy, of 22 Dolcoath Avenue, Camborne, Cornwall Richard was a cook in the Royal Navy, service number M/7505, HMS Clematis, died in Malta 2nd October 1920, aged 23 years. Memorial extant at Kalkara Naval Cemetery (Capuccini), Grave Reference R.C. 166. Died of disease.

R. J. TIDDY Cook RN M/7507 H.M.S. "Clematis" 2nd October 1920 aged 23. O compassionate Lord Jesus grant him rest.

Cordelia Miller (CGMP Ref. 108133) born abt. 1838 in Cornwall, the daughter of Francis A'Lee and Phillipa, both of whom had been born in Polperro. Cordelia married George Miller in Greenwich 1861. (name registered in marriage records as ALCE). 120, Coombs, Francis A'lee, Head, M, 47, Fish Dealer, Polperro Cornwall Philippa A'lee, Wife, M, 47, Fish Dealer's Wife, Polperro Cornwall. Cordelia Miller, Dau, M, 24, Artilleryman's Wife, Polperro Cornwall. Mary A. A'lee, Dau, U, 19, Knitter, Polperro Cornwall. Philippa A'lee, Dau, U, 10, Knitter, Cornwall. Cornwall census 1861, piece RG9/1531, Enumeration District 6 Civil Parish of Talland, Folio 66 Page 18. Cordelia was buried in Malta 17th February 1866, aged 28 years. No memorial has been traced. Robert Penman (CGMP Ref. 108134), Gunner, HMS Alceste, married in Malta on 24th May 1812 to Grance Goodyear (Occupational Traveller), spinster, of Anthony, Cornwall. (Birth and death details not known)). Source: Registers of Reverend J.C. Miller 1805-1818. Amos Bennet Brent, (CGMP Ref. 108135). Baptised 23rd Oct. 1791 in Liskeard, the son of Thomas and Ann Eddy Bennett. Married aged 23 years, on 1st June 1815 in Malta, to Susan Mary Barling, of Christ Church, Middlesex. Source: Registers of Reverend J.C. Miller 1805-1818. Susan died in London in 1842. Known children:

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Anne Brent (Descendant, 2nd Generation) born Malta 1817. Charlotte Ann Brent, (Descendant, 2nd Generation) born Malta 29/10/1819, died London 1878 Thomas Brent (Descendant, 2nd Generation) born Malta 29/03/1822, died Malta 26/07/1824. Suzannah Mary Brent (Descendant, 2nd Generation) born Malta 03/10/1824. Mary Lavinia Brent, (Descendant, 2nd Generation) Born City of London Lying-In Hospital, City Road, Finsbury Baptism: 31 Oct 1827. Amos died in London 6th January 1842. Richard Lower Whitley (CGMP Ref. 108136) born 1815 in Callington. “Died. On the 31st of August, at the Royal Hospital, Malta, Richard Lower Whitely, of H. M. ship "Rodney," eighth son of Mr. Joseph Whitley, late innkeeper at Callington, aged 27 years”. West Briton 28 October 1842. Henry Irwin (CGMP Ref. 108137), 21+, bachelor, born in Ireland, the son of Betty T. and Henry Irwin, married in Malta 6th July 1844 to, Jane Hobbs, 21+, spinster, of Poundstock, Cornwall, the daughter of Elizabeth and John Hobbs. Source: Marriages recorded by Military Chaplains in Malta and reported to GRO. (Birth and death of Jane not known). Henry William Timblick (CGMP Ref. 108138) Lance-Corporal, Royal Engineers, from Kent, married in Malta 5th May 1853 to Sarah Husband, from Cornwall. Source: Marriages recorded by Military Chaplains in Malta and reported to GRO. (Birth and death of Sarah not known) Charles Blenkinsop (CGMP Ref. 108139) born 1830 St. Gluvias, son of Robert and Mary Blenkinsop. Charles Blenkinsop, bachelor, Master Mariner, to Giuseppina Vella, minor with mother’s consent, born Malta, daughter of Teresa and the late Luigi Vella, 30th May 1854, as a ‘mixed marriage, celebrated by both Anglican and Roman Catholic clergy. “At the Collegiate Church of St. Paul, La Valetta, Malta, on the 30th ult., Charles, son of Mr. Blenkinsop, of Penryn, and master of the barque "Montebello," to Miss Josephine Vella”. West Briton 23 June 1854 (Death date of Charles?) James Molesworth (CGMP Ref. 108140) was born 1832 in St. Breock, Cornwall the son of William Molesworth (1792-1851) born Egloshayle, Cornwall and Frances Susanna Buller (1797-1668) born Crediton, . “Died - At Malta, on the 5th Ult., of fever contracted at Varna, Lieut. James Molesworth of the 7th Royal Fusiliers, youngest son of the late Rev. William Molesworth, Rector of St Breock, aged 22 years”. West Briton 20/10/1854 & Royal Cornwall Gazette 20/10/1854. Charles Harris (CGMP Ref. 108141) (Born 1839) Falmouth, Cornwall, son of Richard N. Harris. Charles Harris, Staff-Sergeant, married 26th June 1861 when a bachelor aged 22 years to Mariana Richards, 25 years, spinster, born Gibraltar, daughter of John Richards. Source: Marriages recorded by Military Chaplains in Malta and reported to GRO (Death of Charles?) Henry Clobery Wallis (CGMP Ref. 108142) was born 1843 in Cornwall, the son of Preston J. Wallis (1807-1858) born Bodmin and Elizabeth Bright Thomson (1806-1888) born England Essex. See National Archives ADM 196/15/21 for Naval record. Wallis, Henry Clobery Date of Birth: 25 April 1842 Rank: Date of enrolment:

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13th March 1856. Angiolina Cesario, minor with consent of guardian, born Corfu (some records say born in Naples), daughter of Gennino and Carolina Cesario, to Henry Wallis, 21+, bachelor, born Bodmin, Cornwall, Lieutenant, Royal Navy, HMS Enterprise, son of Preston and Elizabeth Wallis, 4th November 1866, celebrated by Anglican clergy. Placed on retired list 1873. Angelina died 1890 in Chelsea aged 48 years. Henry married Jane Burgoyne in 1890. (Is this him?) Henry Clobery Wallis, vice- consul de S. M. Britannique à Dieppe. Henry died 03/11/1933 in Herefordshire, England. Samuel Berridge (CGMP Ref. 108143) 26 years, bachelor, born Great Catworth, Huntingdonshire, Private, 31st Regiment, son of Francis and Elizabeth Berridge, married in Malta 5th May 1868 to Martha Anne Brakesly, 23 years, spinster, born Slogan (sic), Cornwall about 1845, daughter of Benjamin and Anne Brakesly. (Did she die in Chertsey, Surrey aged 67 in 1912? (Surname could be incorrect. Birth place needs verifying.) George Gould (CGMP Ref. 108144) aged 30 years, bachelor, of Foxfield, Hampshire, the son of William and Phoebe Gould, Gunner, 12th Brigade, Royal Artillery, married in Malta 3rd November 1874, to Mary Burley, aged 37 years, spinster, of Calstock, born about 1837, Cornwall, the daughter of Willam and Mary Burley. Source: Marriages recorded by Military Chaplains in Malta and reported to GRO. In 1891 living in Plymouth. No children recorded. In 1911 living in Plymouth now a widow aged 75. John Kendall (CGMP ref. 108145), Born St.Germans, Cornwall, 1850.aged 27 years, bachelor, of Cornwall about 1850, the son of John (born St Germans 1820) and Elizabeth Kendall (born St Germans 181824) 1851 census : Cornwall. When a Corporal, 1st Battalion, 13th Regiment, married in Malta 13th August 1874, to Mary Susan Bushell, aged 24 years, spinster, of Gosport, the daughter of Henry and Mary Bushell. Source: Marriages recorded by Military Chaplains in Malta and reported to GRO. 1881 census Devon John was stationed at "The Raglan Barracks" St Aubyn Devonport. 1891 census The family were in Glastonbury, with four children: Alice M. Kendall (Descendant, 2nd Generation), aged 15, born Natal, South Africa. Lydia Alfreda Kendall (Descendant, 2nd Generation),, aged 10, born Devon. George H. Kendall (Descendant, 2nd Generation), aged 8, born Ireland. In 1911 George Henry was living with parents in reading, Berkshire and described as single and a tram conductor and army reservist. Maud Eveline Kendall (Descendant, 2nd Generation) aged 6, born Somerset. 1901 census In Weston Supermare, Somerset, Hotel keeper. 1911 census (with wife and son George) in Berkshire, Reading, caretaker and army pensioner. Frederick Julleff (CGMP Ref. 108146) born 1850 (Birth not confirmed). Caroline Emma Pears, 24 of Woolwich, Kent 16 Mar 1875 married to Frederick Julleff, 25, bachelor, Bombardier, RA of Redruth, Cornwall. Source: Chaplains Registers. Robert James Brobson (CGMP Ref. 108147) aged 30 years, bachelor, born Falmouth, Cornwall 1847, the son of Robert and Helen M. Brobson. In 1861 he was living with his family in Falmouth: 161, Pendennis Castle. Robert Brobson, Head, M, 56, Chelsea Pensioner, Perthshire, Also Stff Sgt of Pensioners.

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Helen M Brobson, Wife M, 37, Falmouth Cornwall. Robert J Brobson, Son, 13, Scholar, Budock Cornwall. Helen M Brobson, Dau, 11, Scholar, Budock Cornwall. Richard T Brobson, Son, 8, Scholar, Budock Cornwall. Hannah/Helen M Brobson (Linear Migrant), Dau, 4, Scholar, Budock Cornwall. Hannah migrated to New Zealand). Walter J Brobson (Linear Migrant), Son, 2, Budock Cornwall. (see CGMP database, Walter migrated to England). Edwin C Brobson, Son 3m, Budock, Cornwall. Cornwall census 1861, Piece RG9/1566, Enumeration district 5, Civil Parish of Budock. F In 1871 Robert Bronson was in soldier barracks in Plymouth whilst his parents and siblings remained in Falmouth: 6,8 -, Robert Brobson, Head, W, 65, Chelsea Pensioner, Scotland. Helen Maria Brobson, Dau, U, 21, Domestic Servant, Budock Cornwall. Richd Thos Brobson, Son, U,18, Carpenter, Budock Cornwall. Hannah Matilda Brobson, Dau, 14, Dressmaker, Budock Cornwall. Walter John Brobson, Son, 12, Scholar, Budock Cornwall. Cornwall census 1871, Piece RG10/2293, Enumeration District 6, Civil Parish of Falmouth, Eccl. District of Falmouth, Folio 70 Page. Robert Brobson Bombardier, Royal Artillery, married in Malta 11th January 1879, to Kate Matilda Peake, aged 16 years, spinster, of Shoeburyness, the daughter of Walter Peake. In 1891 Robert (still in the army) was in Aberdeenshire with his wife and four children: Martha Brobson (Descendant, 2nd Generation), aged 6, born Gibraltar. Richard Brobson (Descendant, 2nd Generation), 3, born Scotland. Albert Brobson (Descendant, 2nd Generation) aged 2, born Scotland. Edith Brobson (Descendant, 1st Generation) aged 7 months, born Scotland. In 1901 Robert was in England, Plymouth. There were now seven children, those born since 1891 were: Robert H. Brobson (Descendant, 2nd Generation), aged 8, born in Liverpool. Edward A. Brobson (Descendant, 2nd Generation), aged 6, born in Scotland. Florence J. Brobson (Descendant, 2nd Generation), aged 4, born in Portsmouth. Laura D. Brobson (Descendant, 2nd Generation), aged 2, born in Portsmouth. Robert Bronson died in England, Portsmouth in 1904, aged 56 years. His wife Kate died in Portsmouth in 1932, aged 69 years. John Carter (CGMP Ref. 108148)) born St. Agnes, Cornwall, 1858, the son of Jane Carter a master Mariners wife and who had been born in St. Agnes in 1832. John Carter bachelor, from St. Agnes, Cornwall, army schoolmaster, Royal Sussex Reg. aged 28 married in Malta 1 Dec 1884 to Rachael Mary James, spinster, St. Agnes aged 23. Rachel Maxwell James had been born in 1861, Registered in Truro birth district, daughter of Robert James (1830-) and Mary (1826-), both of whom had been born in St. Agnes. “At the Wesleyan Church, Florina, Malta, December 1, by the Rev. J. Laverack, Jno. Carter, schoolmaster, 2nd Royal Sussex Regiment, to Rachel M. James, both of St. Agnes.” Royal Cornwall Gazette 19/12/1884. This Wesleyan Church is now no longer used as a church but is owned by the Maltese government who use it for cultural purposes. (Death details of both John and Rachael?) Christiana Meires Burt (CGMP Ref. 108149) born 1859 in , Cornwall the daughter of William Josiah Burt of Cornwall (1822-1869) and Ann Henwood Meirs of Wilcote Cornwall (1825-1914). Christiana Meires Burt 21+, spinster, of Torpoint, Cornwall, marriage licence issued 28th

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November 1881 to George Etherington, 21+, bachelor, Corporal, Royal Engineers, of Bognor, Sussex. 353,25 Budock Terrace,1, George Etherington, Head, M, 33, Quartermaster Sergeant R.E. Bognor Sussex,, Christiana Etherington Wife, M, 31, Torpoint, Cornwall William G. Etherington (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation)), Son, S, 6, Scholar, Malta Overseas Brit. Subj. Bessie Etherington (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation), Dau, S, 4, Gosport Hampshire. Gordon E. Etherington, (Return Descendant 2nd Generation), Son, 2, Falmouth Cornwall. Cornwall census 1891, Piece RG12/1835, Enumeration District 7 Civil Parish of Falmouth. The family are not in the UK census for 1901 but in 1911 they were living in Liverpool. George was a retired Army Officer. Christiana died in Liverpool in 1945 aged 89 years. Stanley Sandow (CGMP ref. 108150, Descendant 2nd Generation) born in USA son of Frederick Sandow born Cornwall and migrated to USA but returned to Cornwall. See CGMP database for family. Stanley died Malta 1948, aged 40. James Rickard (CGMP Ref. 1081561) was born 24/05/1854 Tregone, Withiel, the son of Richard Rickard and Tabitha Bray. He joined the Royal Navy in 03/07/1877 aged 23 as a stoker and served for 20 years. Married Carmela Cachia at Cospicwa, Malta 0n 09/08/1880. They had six children Jane 06/05/1881 born Malta (Descendant 2nd Generation). Elizabetta 06/10/1883 born Malta (Descendant 2nd Generation). James 14/03/1886 born Malta (Descendant 2nd Generation). Emma 16/02/1890 born Malta (Descendant 2nd Generation). Carmela 07/12/1894 born Malta (Descendant 2nd Generation). Vinvenza 08/11/1897 born Malta. (Descendant 2nd Generation). James Rickard Sen died 23/02/1933 aged 80 years. James Rickard Jun. married in 1915 when aged 29 to Domenica Borg, aged 21, at Zabbar, Malta. They had five children: Edward 1916 born Malta (Descendant 3rd Generation). Delina 1917 born Malta (Descendant 3rd Generation). Carmena 1919 born Malta (Descendant 3rd Generation). Maria 1922 born Malta (Descendant 3rd Generation). Josephine 31/05/1925 born Malta (Descendant 3rd Generation). James Richard Jun died 06/04/1959 aged 73 years. His wife Domenica died 1925 aged 31. Edward John Hotten (CGMP Ref. 108153), was born in , Cornwall 1876, the son of James Hotten (1849-) born Ladock and Fanny (1852-) born , Cornwall. “Death: at the Naval Hospital, Malta, Dec. 19th, Edward John Hotten, eldest son of James & Fanny Hotten, late of Kestis, Ladock, aged 21. Carpenter. E.N.” The Cornishman. 07/01/1897. Neville W. Martyn. R.N., (CGMP Ref. 108154) was born 1876 in Gunwalloe, Cornwall. His father was Richard James Martyn (1846-1913), born in Liverpool and died in Cornwall and his mother Amelia Roberts (1848-) who had been born in Liverpool. “Death : At Malta, Jan 3, Neville W. Martyn. R.N., HMS "Inflexible", the second son of Rev. R. J. Martyn, Rector of St Buryan, Cornwall.” West Briton 14/01/1892 and Royal Cornwall Gazette 14/01/1892.

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George Arthur (CGMP Ref. 108155) birth registered District 1879, died in Malta 4th August 1904, aged 25 years, 2nd Officer, Merchant Navy. The son of George and Honor Arthur of St. Ives, Cornwall. Memorial in Malta Ta'braxia Cemetery. Marble plaque set into sandstone upright, extensive crumbling of upright and much repair work. Transcript: In loving memory of George Beloved son of the late George and Honour Arthur (of St. Ives Cornwall) Who died on Thursday August 4th 1904. Deeply mourned. Aged 25 years.

George Arthur 1879-1904. The weathering damage is quite dramatic. Photo Mike Kiernan Frederick Blackley (CGMP Ref. 108157) birth 4 Apr 1812 in Canterbury, Kent, England Death 29 Dec 1887 in Malta), first married Mary Ann (Birth About 1811 she died about 1844 in Dover, Kent, England). Two children of this marriage: Mary Ann Blackley (Birth 16 May 1836 in Ryde, Hampshire, England died 1927 in Pennfields, Staffordshire, England. Mary Ann married in Malta 14/03/1858 Paolo Mallia, son of Giovanni Bittista and Mara Mallia, who born about 1838 in Malta he died 24 Jun 1879 in Bombay, India, the wedding was celebrated by Anglican clergy. Richard William Cowley Blackley, born 31 Oct 1841, Dover in Kent, and died in Malta 7th March 1872, aged 31 years. Around 1840 Frederick opened a bakers and confectioners shop at 21 Strada Reale, Valletta. Under his guidance it grew and was a successful long term concern. Elizabeth Ann Blackley, (Linear Migrant) the second wife of Frederick Blackley, was from Falmouth, Cornwall born Elizabeth Ann Nicholas, about 1823. Frederick and Elizabeth Married 1847 Southampton.

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Elizabeth died in Malta 28th February 1887, aged 65 years. Frederick died in Malta 29th December 1887, aged 75 years. Children: Laura Emma Blackley (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation) was born in Malta 1858. Laura inherited her father’s business when he died in 1887. By 1893 she had formed a partnership with an Englishman, Edwin Herbert Morris (see ref. 119444), and in that year the partnership was renewed. It was further agreed that they would continue in business together for a further period of seven years. Each of the partners could separately act for the firm and, similarly each of them ' give his [sic] best assistance, diligence and exertion in conducting and improving the said business …' Some years later Miss Blackley returned to England from where she ceded her share to Edwin Herbert Morris who operated and expanded the business, retaining the original name. Laura returned to her mother’s birthplace of Cornwall and was living in Penzance 1901, she was single aged 43. Laura was living in Falmouth in 1911, still single. Laura died in Bournemouth in 1938. Edith Blackley (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 1862, died aged 8 years, born in England? buried Malta 30th August 1870. William Blackley (Descendant, 2nd Generation), died Malta 1883. Frederick Blackley (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 1850 died Malta 1868. The premises occupied by the Blackey family were located in the heart of the Valletta town centre, along the main street. Originally called Strada Reale, then called Kingsway by the British and now named Republic Street. Valletta was prescribed by Unesco as a World Heritage Site in 1980 who described the city as "One of the most concentrated historic areas in the world". These were not the only premises owned by the Blackley family. In the nearby town of Pieta they had their main bakery. The street is now named Blackley Street. It is located across the road from the military cemetery at Pieta and very close to the Ta'Braxia burial ground. During World War II the F. Blackley bakers and confectioners was under the ownership of Ian Chalmers. The bakery along with the fleet of vehicles was at the bottom of Guardamangia Hill / Gwardamanga, Pietà. These premises are regarded as an important historic building as this article indicates: Malta Independent. Friday, 22 January 2010. by Noel Grima. “The Mepa board yesterday postponed a decision on a 1995 application regarding the former Blackley's Bakery, Kington House and the Workers' Dwellings in Pieta. The complex is a British-built complex, built in the 19th century which includes not just a bakery but also stables and carriage sheds, and also a cover for the horse-drawn carts that would queue to deliver flour or take the bread from the bakery. A similarly-built complex is the 7-Up complex. The building is scheduled Grade 2 and the application would leave the bakery, which still has four ovens, much as it is, though with some reversible changes. As regards the Kington House and the Workers' Dwellings, only the façade would remain while apartments are built on top of two levels of parking with separate exits. The application also entails adding two storeys, one recessed, which would remove the impact of the blank wall from surrounding buildings that now impinges on the area as seen from Princess Margaret Street or the Portes des Bombes flyover. But in the applicant's reply to the DPAR, it said that only the addition of a further recessed floor would now make the application feasible. Photos showed such applications approved with regards to Triq il-Mall in Floriana and Mrabat Street in St Julian's. Architect Mario Grech for the applicant said that since a lot of time has passed since the 1995 application and the building had deteriorated further, requiring more expenses to renovate it, only an additional floor would make it feasible. On the chairman's suggestion, the board agreed to postpone decision until yet another site visit is done in the coming weeks.”

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In 2017 it was announced that the historic Pieta' bakery had been granted permission to be rehabilitated into new offices and apartments, with an additional recessed floor, the facades were to be retained and restored. First opened in 1907, Blackley Bakery was equipped with the most advanced machinery available at the time. It included a two-storey home used by the owner, Kington House and worker’s housing. A yard between the buildings includes a number of storerooms, workshops and stables used to deliver goods across the island.

Above -The Street Name. Right – Kingston House. Below – The Bakery, Pieta Distict.

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Blackley Family memorials are located in Ta'Braxia Cemetery. Chest tomb with various plaques. It appears these have been rearranged - perhaps not in the original position. Marble plaque on Also to the memory of Edith Blackley Died 29th August 1870 8 years. In heaven their angel's do always Behold the face of my Father Which is in heaven. Marble plaque attached to front: Also to the memory of William Blackley brother of the above Died 15th June 1883. Yea, Thou whilt answer for me, mighteous Lord: Thine the sharp thorns, and mine the golden crown, Thine all the merits, mine the great reward. Marble plaque resting against back: In loving memory of Frederick Blackley Who departed this life November 28 1868, Aged 18. In sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life. On Christ the solid rock I stand All other ground is sinking sand. Marble plaque resting against side: Sacred to the memory of Frederick Blackley Who departed this life 29th December 1887, aged 75. He asked life of Thee, and Thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever. Psalm XXI. 4. A second memorial is located in Ta'Braxia Cemetery: Chest tomb (sandstone) with attached plaques. Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth Ann Blackley Who died 28th February 1887, aged 65 years. Deeply regretted. Jesus! My only hope Thou art, Strength of my failing flesh and heart, O could I catch one smile from Thee, And drop into eternity...... In loved memory of Richard W. Cowley Blackley Who died the 7th March 1872, aged 31. Thy name to me Thy nature grant This only this be given Nothing beside my God I want Nothing in earth or heaven.

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Elizabeth Ann Blackley 1822 Falmouth – 1887 Ta’Braxia Cemetery. Photo Mike Kiernan

Richard W. Cowley Blackley 1841-1872 Ta’Braxia Cemetery. Photo Mike Kiernan

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Thomas Richard Gane (CGMP Ref. 108158) born in Penzance 1857, the son of Richard Gane (1827-) born in Somerset and Sarah Blewett. 5, Buriton Row, Richard Gane, Head, Married, 34, Gardener, West Cranmore Somerset. (died 1886) Sarah Gane, Wife, M, 29, Paul Cornwall. Thomas R Gane, Son, 4, Penzance Cornwall. Elizabeth A Gane, Dau, 3, Coombay Somerset. Sarah Gane, Dau, 9m, Penzance Cornwall. Cornwall census 1861, Piece RG9/1594, Enumeration District 21, Civil Parish of Madron, Eccl. District of Penzance, Folio 103 Page 28 Thomas was still living in Madron with parents in 1871. Thomas Richard Gane married at Liskeard 1877 to Jane Anne Rowe (Occupational Traveller) who was born Jun 1854 in Liskeard, Cornwall, England. She died January 1897 in Portsea Island, Hampshire, . Children: Elizabeth Jane Gane (Linear Migrant) Birth Jun 1878 in Penzance, Cornwall, England. In 1881 living in Liskeard, 1891 living in Portsmouth. Married Joseph Manchip in Portsmouth in 1902. Richard D. Gane (Descendant, 2nd Generation) Birth abt 1882 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Thomas J. Gane (Descendant, 2nd Generation) Birth abt 1885 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Arthur Gane, (Descendant, 2nd Generation) Birth abt 1888 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Thomas Richard Gane, died in Malta a pensioner. He had been an Engine Room Artificer in the Royal Navy, and later worked as a coppersmith in the Dockyard. Having no relations in Malta, his children were in England, his funeral was arranged by his fellow workers, buried 8th July 1902, aged 47 years. Michael Thomas Dexter 'Mick', (CGMP Ref. 108159) aged 42 years, born in , Cornwall 1918, Civil Servant, buried in Malta 21st July 1964. A memorial is located at Ta'Braxia cemetery A marble slab lying prone with inset letters. In loving memory of Michael Thomas Mick Dexter NDA Beloved husband of Daphne Who died here on July 18th 1964 On holiday Aged 42 This too will pass. Philip Henry Cocks (CGMP Ref. 108160) born in Penryn 1875, the son of Charles Henry Cocks who was born in Devon in 1852 and Mary Harvey Evans born aged 49 years, born in Penryn. In 1891 he was still living in Cornwall and in 1901 he was enumerated in the census as being aboard HMS Magnifecent in Gibraltar. Philip married Elizabeth Jackson, born Devonport 1881 in 1900. Two children: Charles Henry Jan Cocks, (Descendant 2nd Generation) born 1903 Devonport. Stella Woollett Cocks (Descendant 2nd Generation) born 1910 Devonport. Philip, described as being a Painter was buried in Ta'Braxia cemetery Malta 8th October 1923. He died at 19 Strada Marina.

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William Roseveare Hawken (CGMP Ref. 108161) aged 70 years, born in St. Column Cornwall about 1848, the son of Richard (Bret) Hawken (1807-) and Elizabeth (Betsey) Rosevear (1812-1883) born St Merryn. William married Anna Maria Roberts (Linear Migrant) in Cornwall St Column 1874, she had been born in Cornwall St. Blazey in 1848. She was the daughter of Daniel Roberts (1806-) born Cornwall St Stephens and Lavinea (1801-) born Cornwall Crantock. In 1891 and 1901 the family living in Kent. William described as a shipwright. Two children: Albert Hawken (Descendant 2nd Generation) born 1876 Kent. Lily L. Hawken (Descendant 2nd Generation) born 1881 Kent William was buried in Malta 7th November 1918 aged 70 years. A memorial is located in Ta'Braxia cemetery. Marble Latin cross on two tiers marble kerbs.

In loving memory of William Roseveare Hawken Of Cornwall, England, Who died Nov 6th 1918, Aged 70 years. Erected by his wife & children Peace, perfect peace. Anna Maria Hawken died in Kent 1924 aged 75 years.

John Hoskin (CGMP Ref. 108162) aged 62 years, born in Cornwall parish? abt.1828, died in Malta 15th November 1890 at his residence in Strada Forni, aged 62 years. He left a wife and several children. A prominent member of the Wesleyan community, he had been living in Malta for over 30 years. Believed to have been working for the Eastern Telegraph Company. He married Fanny Frances Bawden (Linear Migrant) Redruth, 1859. Fanny had been born in in 1829. Fanny Frances Hoskin, aged 74 years, born in Cornwall, the widow of John Hoskin, died in Malta 3rd August 1903. Children: Margaret Frances Hoskin (Descendant, 2nd Generation) born abt 1860 in London, Middlesex, England. Married … Maxwell and died in Bedford 09/06/1903.

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Mary Bawden Hoskin (Descendant, 2nd Generation), aged 28 years, born in Malta abt, 1865, daughter of the late John Hoskin, buried in Malta 14th March 1893. Annie Jane Hoskin (Descendant, 1st Generation), aged 24 years, born in Malta abt 1866, the daughter of John Hoskin, died in Malta 7th April 1890. Ernest Beringer Hoskin (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born in Malta abt 1871. Employee of Eastern Telegraph Company. Death 23 May 1915 in European Hospital, Aden, Yemen. Ernest married Mabal Geraldine Steil (born 1870 in Portsea, Hampshire, England, the daughter of William Henry Steil) in Malta 19/12/1900. Children: Louise Ellabee Frances Hoskin (Descendant 3rd Generation) born 1 Mar 1904 in Malta died 1975. Anita Mabel Effie Hoskin, (Descendant 3rd Generation) born 1909 abt in Vigo Spain. Jessie Crockford Hoskin (Descendant, 2nd Generation), spinster, of Valletta, the daughter of John Hoskin, married in Malta 19th November 1895, to Robert Gibson, aged 32 years, bachelor, Electrician, the son of John Gibson. A memorial is located in Ta'Braxia cemetery. Marble slab lying prone with inset letters, Latin cross and open book with inscription lying on the slab. John Hoskin Died 15th Novr. 1890, Aged 62 years. Annie Jane Hoskin Died 7th April 1890, aged 24 years. And Margaret Frances Maxwell Died at Bedford, 9th June 1903 Aged 42 years. Daughters of the above. Fanny Frances Wife of the above Died 3rd August 1903. Aged 74 years. All is not death it is life begun For the waters are pass'd the home is won Those sleeping in Jesus shall be restored And so shall be with the Lord. Minnie - Mary Bawden Hoskin Died 13 March 1893 Aged 23. Thy will be done.

John Hoskin 1828-1890 Ta’Braxia Cemetery. Photo Mike Kierna

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Thomas Jenkin (CGMP Ref. 108163) born abt. 1844 in Truro, Cornwall. The son of Elizabeth and Thomas Martin Jenkin. Dentist. He died Malta 20th November 1917, aged 73 years. He had lived in Malta 57 years. Thomas first married in Malta on 2nd May 1871 Amelia Elizabeth Nibbs, aged 23 years, who was born in Malta and she died in Malta 16th November 1875. After the death of his first wife Thomas re-married in Malta to Ellen Elizabeth Westrup on 7th December 1878, she was a spinster, born Malta, the daughter of Richard Westrup. Eight Children: Thomas George Jenkin (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 26th August 1872 in Malta, the son of Amelia Elizabeth and Thomas Jenkin, Dental Surgeon, died in Malta 17th December 1937, aged 65 years. and he left a widow Eva Jenkin. Child: Violet Eva Jenkin (Descendant 3rd Generation), born 12th October 1899, the daughter of Thomas George and Marion Eva Jenkin, Dental Surgeon. Ellen Elizabeth Jenkin (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 19th July 1880, the daughter of Thomas and Ellen Elizabeth Jenkin, Dentist, in Valletta. Richard Jenkin (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 5th February 1882, the son of Thomas and Ellen Elizabeth Jenkin, Dentist, 32 Strada Reale, Valletta. Elizabeth Jenkin (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born in Malta abt. 1884, the daughter of Thomas and Ellen Jenkin, died in Malta 15th December 1885 aged 1 years 6 months. Victoria Jenkin (Descendant, 2nd Generation), baptised 11th July 1887, the daughter of Thomas and Ellen Jenkin, Dentist. Charles Martin Jenkin (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 22nd November 1892, the son of Thomas and Ellen Jenkin, Dentist, of Valletta. Edith Jenkin (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born in Malta 13th October 1889, the daughter of Thomas and Ellen Jenkin, Dentist. Amy Annie Jenkin (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 28th August 1895, the daughter of Thomas and Ellen Jenkin, Dentist. See Ref. Dental History 2010 Jul;(52):41-2. Pen pictures of 19th century Dentists in Malta: Thomas John Jenkin (1842-1917). Dental History Magazine (formerly History of Dentistry Newsletter).

Thomas Jenkin had premises in what is now the heart of the World Heritage Site in Valletta. The building is now a shop selling Ladies Fashions. Whilst the structure is of interest, the shop front is not presented in an empathic manner. Photo: Mike Kiernan

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Three ‘Jenkin’ memorials are located at Ta'Braxia: a) Chest tomb, marble, inset letters, many missing, marble Latin cross broken from top. Sacred to the memory of Amelia Elizabeth The beloved wife of Mr. T. Jenkin Who died 16th Nov. 1875, aged 23 years. "Thy will be done" Also in loving memory of her son George Thomas The beloved husband of Eva Jenkin Who fell asleep Dec. 17th 1937, aged 65 R.I.P.

The memorial to Amelia Jenkin has fallen apart. Photo: Mike Kiernan b) Three marble blocks, inset letters. These Appear to not be in their original position and appear to have been rearranged during maintenance work. The top block with inscription does not seem to be related to the Jenkin family (see picture below). Dearly loved child of Lieutenant Arthur Bond And his wife Irene...... Also in loving memory of Thomas Jenkin Who fell asleep 20th Nov. 1917, aged 75 years. After a residence of 57 years in Malta. Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.

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Thomas Jenkin 1844-1917. These stones are mixed up and not in the original position. Photo Mike Kiernan. C) Marble ledger, scroll shaped, inset letters, Latin cross. In loving memory of Elizabeth Beloved child of Thomas and Ellen Jenkin Who died 15th Decr. 1885, aged 18 months. Suffer little children to come unto Me. James Lewis Kirkness (CGMP Ref. 108164) born 7th April 1843 in Truro, the son of James Lewis Kirkness (1814-1848) born Cornwall and Elizabeth M. Sole (1814-) born Devon. High Cross, Elizabeth M. Kirkness, Head, W, 37, Annuitant, Devonport Devon. William Kirkness, Son, 9, Scholar, Truro Cornwall. James L. Kirkness, Son, 7, Scholar, Truro Cornwall. Georgina Elth. Kirkness, Dau, 3, Scholar, Truro Cornwall. Elizabeth Steer, Servnt, 27, General Servant, Sticker Cornwall. Ann Lowry, Servnt, W, 40, Washerwoman (Crossed Out), Cornwall. Cornwall census 1851, Piece HO107/1910, Enumeration District 4b, Civil Parish of Truro. In the census of 1881 James was a Royal Navy clerk aboard HMS Scout moored off Shanghia, China. “At Malta, November 17, James Lewis Kirkness, paymaster Royal Navy, second son of the late James Lewis Kirkness, of Truro, surgeon, and Secretary to H.M.'s -in-Chief, Mediterranean, aged 38.” Royal Cornwall Gazette 21/11/1881. Memorial at Ta'Braxia. Marble Chest tomb, embossed lettering on three sides. James Lewis Kirkness Esqr. R.N. Secretary to Commr.-in-Chief Born 7th April 1843, died 17th Novr. 1881. Erected by Vice Sir F. Beauchamp Seymour, C.G.B. Lord Walter Kerr and officers of H.M.S. Alexander.

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James L. Kirkness 1843-1881. Ta’Braxia Cemetery Samuel Johns Charles Odgers (CGMP Ref. 108165) born in St. Merryn, Cornwall about 1875, the son of Samuel Johns Odgers (1842-) born Worthing, Sussex and Grace Lavinia Matthews (1840-) born Stithians. In 1881 living with mother at Trevose Lighthouse where his father was assistant keeper. Engineer Merchant Service, buried in Malta 31st July 1899, aged 24 years. Emma Oldfield Nee Hodge (CGMP Ref. 108166) born at Newham House, Truro, Cornwall, 2nd August 1831. Wife of Richard Oldfield, Colonel on the Artillery Brigade Staff. Eight children: “Birth - October 6, at Malta, the wife of Captain and Brigade-Adjucant Richard Oldfield, 6th Brigade Royal artillery, of a son.” Royal Cornwall Gazette 28/10/1859. John Rawdon Hodge Oldfield Birth (Descendant, 2nd Generation), 1859 in Valetta, Malta Death Mar 1940 in Chichester, Sussex, England. Frederick Hume Oldfield (Descendant, 2nd Generation), baptised 28th March 1861, Malta, the son of Richard and Emma Oldfield, Captain and Adjutant, Royal Artillery. Died Hampshire 1911. Mary Georgina Oldfield (Descendant, 2nd Generation), Birth Oct 1862 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England Emma Frances Oldfield (Descendant, 2nd Generation), Birth 1866 in Fyzabad india. Humphrey Oldfield (Descendant, 2nd Generation), Birth Jul 1867 in Woolwich, Kent, England Death Jun 1953 in Gosport, Hampshire, England Alicia Hume Oldfield (Descendant, 2nd Generation), Birth 1870 in Woolwich, Kent, England Death Jul 1906 in Hampshire, United Kingdom. Arthur Radulphus Oldfield (Descendant, 2nd Generation), Birth Jan 1872 in Woolwich, Kent, England Death 1940 in Gosport, Hampshire, England. Ellen Oldfield (Descendant, 2nd Generation), Birth 1876 in Woolwich, Kent, England. Emma died in Malta 22nd May 1885, aged 53 years. Any relation? Not in database: Millicent Oldfield, aged 1 year 9 months, born in England,

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buried in Malta 16th March 1905, Career notes for Richard : Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Oldfield, from the Supernumerary List, to be Lieutenant- Colonel, vice Brevet Colonel Leslie. Dated 8th June, 1876. London Gazette 18/07/1876. Brevet. Lieutenant Colonel Richard Oldfield, Royal Artillery, to be Colonel. Dated 31st October, 1879. London Gazette 14/11/1879. Colonel Richard Oldfield, Royal Artillery- to be a Colonel on the Staff of the Army, with a view to his commanding the Royal Artillery at Malta, vice Colonel W. L.' Duinaresq, who has retired. Dated 17th December, 1881. London Gazette 16/12/1881. A memorial is located in Ta'Braxia cemetery. Prone marble with inset letters, many missing. In loving memory of Wife of Richard Oldfield Colonel on the staff commanding Artillery Brigade Malta Born at Newham House Truro Cornwall 3rd August 1831 Died at Malta 22nd May 1885. Account thyself with God and be at peace.

Richard Oldfield 1831-1885 Ta’Braxia Cemetery. Photo Mike Kiernan Edward Freeman Roach (CGMP Ref. 108167) born in St. Ives, registered in Penzance district 1863. The son of Henry Roach born St Ives (1822-1879) and Jane Stevens (1824- 1911). Edward married Mary 'Nellie' Ellen Anthony (Return Descendant 2nd Generation) 19/11/1891 in St. Ives. Mary had been born 27/05/1871 in Kurilla Mine, South Australia, Australia and she died 02/02/1948 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. The parents of Mary 'Ellen' parents were Thomas Anthony (Linear Migrant) birth 1831 in , Cornwall, England. SEE BELOW. Mary Death 5th May 1885 in Kurilla Mine, South Australia and her mother was Alexandrina Mary Ellen Sampson (Transmigrant) Birth 1840 in Uny Lelant, Cornwall Death 26th May 1922 in Bristol, Gloucestershire.

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Six children of Edward Roach and Nellie: 1. Edward Roach (Linear Migrant 1st Generation) Birth 1893 in Lelent, Cornwall, England, died Canada 1918. 2. William Roach (Descendent, 2nd Generation) Birth 03/071895 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, Death 6 Feb 1952 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 3. Alexander Roach (Descendent, 2nd Generation) Birth 1897 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, died France 1918 (war). 4. Henry Roach (Descendent, 2nd Generation) Birth 1899 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, died Canada 1975. 4. Nellie Roach (Return Descendent, 2nd Generation) Birth Dec 1901 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales. Died 1903 in Cornwall. 5. Mildred Roach (Descendent, 2nd Generation) Birth 6 May 1903 in Cardiff, Glamorgan, United Kingdom Death 8 Aug 1944 in Mukilteo, Snohomish, Washington, USA. Memorial in Ta'Braxia Cemetery Malta. Marble plaque, inset lettering some missing, set into sandstone upright. Anchor symbol at top of upright. In loving memory of Edward Freeman Roach Master S.S. Trekieve Of St.Ives Cornwall. Who died April 10th 1904, Aged 40 years. It is not exile, rest on high, It is not sadness peace from strife To fall asleep is not to die To dwell with Christ is better Life. A diary of the world wide travels of Edward Freeman Roach is held by the CGMP.

Edward F. Roach 1863-1904

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Edward Freeman Roach had four brothers and four sisters. The eldest brother, Henry Roach (1850-1883) (Linear Migrant) was lost at sea of the coast of West Africa. Henry had a son also named Edward Freeman Roach (Linear Migrant) who had been born in St Ives in 1881. This Edward migrated to Canada in 1905 where he worked as a machinist in an aircraft company. He married in Canada Mary Elizabeth Langford. He died in surrey, British Columbia in 1965 and was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Thomas Anthony (see above, the father-in-law of Edward Freeman Roach)) was born in Hayle 1831, the son of John Oats Anthony and Elizabeth Pearce. He married three times. His first wife was Elizabeth Trevorrow born 1835 in Cornwall, Lelant, married in Lelant 1856. She was the daughter of John Trevorrow (1806-1857) and Ann Trevithick (1810-) both parents born in Cornwall. Elizabeth died in Cornwall in 1861, without migrating. There was one child: John Arundel Anthony (Linear Migrant), Born in St. Just Cornwall in 03/01/1858. John married Elizabeth Marie Sweet 'Lillie'. Elizabeth Marie had been born in 1854 in Hampshire and she died in Adelaide, South Australia in 1955. The couple had two children: 1. Daisy Delores Arundel Anthony (Descendant 2nd Generation) born 25/07/1884, Australia, Adelaide. Married Maurice Joseph Cooney (1881-1972) who had been born and died in Australia. 2.May Murial Arundel Anthony (Descendant 2nd Generation) born 30/10/1885 in Adelaide, married Gordon C. Sands (1892-1953) who had been born and died in Australia. May died 26/04/1972 in Ivanhoe, Victoria. John Arundel died 17/01/1934 in George Street Home, Parramatta, NSW, Australia. Thomas Anthony migrated to Australia with his son John. Thomas married his second wife Annie Trevithick Trevorrow (Linear Migrant) in Australia Kapunda in 1863. Annie was the sister of his first wife, born in 1842 in Uny Lelant and died at Blinman, Australia in 1866. There were three children of this marriage: 1. William Morgan Anthony (Descendant 2nd Generation) Born Australia, 1864, died Australia 1865. 2. Annie Trevorrow Anthony (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born Blinman, Australia 1865. 3. Thomas Arundel Anthony (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born Australia 1866, died Australia 1866. After the death of his second wife Annie, Thomas married Alexandrina Mary Ellen Sampson. Alexandrina had been born in Cornwall Uny Lelant in 1840. Her parents were Alexander Noall Sampson (-1851) drowned before 1851 at Sea, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia and Caroline Kelly (1816-1903) born in Bristol died in Carbis Bay. Alexandrina died in England Bristol in 1922. There were six children of this third marriage: 1. Alexander Sampson Anthony (Return Descendant 2nd Generation) Birth 27/10/1869 in Kurilla Mine, South Australia, Australia. Death 14/09/1893 in Carbis Valley, Uny Lelant, Cornwall. 2. Mary Nellie Ellen Anthony Birth 27/05/1871 in Kurilla Mine, South Australia, Australia Death 02/02/1948 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Mary married Edward Freeman Roach. See above. 3.Caroline 'Carrie' Kelly Anthony (Descendant 2nd Generation) Birth 01/04/1873 in Matta Mine, Nr Kadina, South Australia, Australia Death 1947 in Plymouth, Devon, England. 4. Thomas Anthony (Descendant 2nd Generation) Birth 07/07/1874 in Matta Mine, South Australia, Australia Death 14/03/1875 in Kurilla Mine, Kadina, South Australia, Australia. 5. Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Arundel Anthony (Descendant 2nd Generation) Birth 16/08/1877 in

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Kurilla Mine, South Australia, Australia Death 1944 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales. 6.Jane 'Janie' Anthony (Descendant 2nd Generation) Birth 01/04/1880 in Kurilla Mine, South Australia, Australia Death 1934 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales (a son born in Wales migrated to Australia). The sister of Alexandrina, Caroline Kelly Sampson (Linear Migrant) was born 1838 (registered Truro) and died in Barkerville, British Columbia, Canada in 1915. Caroline Kelly Sampson married Morgan Anthony in Penzance in 1863. He was the brother of Thomas Anthony i.e. her brother in law. Morgan had been born in 1828 in Truro and he died in Penzance in 1906. They had six children all born in Cornwall. One of these children migrated Caroline Kelly Anthony 'Lina' (Linear Migrant) born in Lelant 1868 migrated to Canada where she married Edwin Pugh (1866-1952) who had been born in Wales and who died in Canada. Caroline died in Vancouver, British Columbia 08/06/1943. A. Thomas Anthony born 1831 (see above) had eleven siblings. Two of which became migrants: Arundel Anthony (Linear Migrant), born 1827 Phillack died in Wales Glamorganshire in 1888. Married Susan Hawes (1829-1881) and had seven children, four of which became migrants: 1. Annie 'Nanny' Hawes Anthony (Linear Migrant) born 1851 Uny Lelant died England Surrey 1890. 2. Hermione Anthony 'Minnie' (Linear Migrant) born Uny Lelant 1851 died England Devon 1919. 3. Sophia Anthony (Linear Migrant) born Uny lelant 1854 died England Devon 1912. 4. Ada Arundel Anthony (Linear Migrant) born Uny Lelant 1857 died England Devon in 1920. B. Jane Anthony (Linear Migrant) born 1834 in Phillack married John Hosking Trevorrow (Linear Migrant) born 1836 in Uny Lelant on 05/09/1862. They migrated to Australia where they had one child who was born and died on 09/04/1864, Jane died during this childbirth. John remarried first to Annie Wishart and then Catherine Fleming Needham. John died in Australia South Australia, Gilberton 20/03/1911. Obituary in The Chronicle (Adelaide SA) 25/03/1911 – copy held by CGMP. John Hosking Trevorrow had been born 06/05/1836, the son of John Trevorrow (1806-1846) and Elizabeth Hosking (1811-1861). John was one of thirteen children. A brother William Trevorrow (Linear Migrant) born 1842 in Lelant migrated to Australia where he died at Prospect, South Australia 29th January 1910. Richard Williams (CGMP Ref. 108170) born abt. 1835 in Truro, Cornwall, Able Seaman. Whilst serving on HMS Conqueror in Malta he was accidentally killed when he fell from aloft, on 6th December 1858, aged 23 years. Birth details not verified. Mary Bonham (CGMP Ref. 108171) maiden name unknown, born about 1815 Cornwall, England. No marriage details found. In 1851 living in Devon with her husband and three children. In 1861 living in Portsea Hampshire with husband and two children. Mary died in Malta 26th July 1863, aged 48 years, the wife of David Bonham, from Cornwall. Burial: Ta'Braxia International Cemetery, Pieta, Northern Harbour, Malta. No memorial found. David Bonham born in Ireland, Dublin 1805 and he was a Steward in the Royal Navy. Three children: Sophia (Descendant 2nd Generation) born Devonport 1837. Emma (Descendant 2nd Generation) 1840 born Woolwich Kent. Charles (Descendant 2nd Generation) born 12845 Malta.

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Douglas Henry Jenkins (CGMP Ref. 119099) born Stratton, Cornwall in 1916 Son of William E. and Laura M. Jenkins, and husband of Josephine M. Jenkins, (nee Ley, married in Bideford, Devon 1938). Served in Royal Air Force, service number 968859. Sergeant, Royal Air Force (V.R.), 233 Squadron, died 1st November 1942, aged 24 years. Commonwealth War Memorial, Floriana, Malta. Panel Ref. 4, column 1.

The Commonwealth Air Forces Memorial, Floriana. Photo: Mike Kiernan.

Frank Robert Tuxill (CGMP Ref. 119100) born St. Austell 1923, son of Henry J.R. and Lucy Tuxill, of Falmouth, Cornwall, mother’s maiden name was Rickard. Served in Royal Air Force, service number 1312760, Flight Sergeant, Royal Air Force (V.R.), 14 Squadron, died 15th December 1943. Commonwealth War Memorial, Floriana, Malta. Panel 7, column 2. Arthur Furse (CGMP Ref. 119101) born at Mevagissey 1879, the son of John and Charity Furse. Cornwall.105, Old Walls,1, Charity Furse, Head, W, 45, Charwoman, Employed, Gorran Cornwall. Edwin Furse, Son, 19, Farm Servant, Employed, Mevagissey Cornwall. Philip Furse, Son, 17, Farm Servant, Employed, Mevagissey Cornwall. Furse, Dau, 14, Servant Domestic, Employed, Mevagissey Cornwall. Arthur Furse, Son, 12, Scholar, Mevagissey Cornwall. Cornwall census 1891 Piece RG12/1824, Enumeration District 10 Civil Parish of Gorran, Folio 105 Page 17. Arthur died in Malta 28/03/1915.

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Memorial at Kalkara Military Cemetery. Latin cross on three tiers, marble plaque inset. Inset letters, some missing.

In loving memory of Arthur The beloved son of Charity Furse Who died at the Royal Naval Hospital Bichi Malta On March 28th 1915 Aged 36 years.

Mary Ann Smith Roberts (CGMP Ref. 119103) born in , Cornwall 05/03/1835, the daughter of Richard Roberts of Landulph (1807-1876) and Maria of St. Stephens Cornwall (1814-1904). Married 23/10/1865 St Germans, Cornwall to Thomas Blair Hood. Migrated to Malta where three children were born and returned to Cornwall by 1881. 90, Grove,1, Richard Roberts, Head, M, 62, Landowner Farmer 29ac, Landulph Cornwall. Maria Roberts,Wife, M, 56, St Stephens Cornwall. Emma Roberts, Dau, U, 30, Landulph Cornwall. Herbert J Hood, (Return Descendant 2nd Generation) Grnson, 3, Malta Overseas Brit. Subj. (born 21/04/1868) Louisa Dawe, Servnt, U, 22, Domestic Serv, Calstock Cornwall. Bessy Greenwood, Servnt, 14, Domestic Serv, Landulph Cornwall. Cornwall census 1871, piece RG10/2231, enumeration district 3, Civil Parish of Landulph, Folio 41 Page 17. 306, Sea View Villa,1, Thomas Blair Hood, Head, M, 67, Retired from Business in Malta, Straton Scotland Ayrshire. Mary Ann Hood, Wife, M, 46, Landulph Cornwall. Thomas Blair Hood, (Return Descendant 2nd Generation) Son, 11, Scholar, Malta Overseas Brit. Subj. (Born 05/05/1869) Percival C. Hood, (Return Descendant 2nd Generation) Son, 9, Scholar, Malta Overseas Brit. Subj. Mary Brewer, Servnt, S, 24, Cook Domestic, Saltash Cornwall. Bessie Harding, Servnt, S, 16, Housemaid Domestic, Torquay Devon. Cornwall census 1881, Piece RG11/2282, Enumeration District 8, Civil Parish of Saltash, Folio 107 Page 47. Mary Ann continued to live in Saltash (she is in the 1891, 1901 and 1911 census). Mary died in 1929, aged 93 years, registered in St. Germans.

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Joseph Roberts Vincent (CGMP Ref. 1219104) born in , Cornwall 1839. The son of John Vincent of St. Just (1805-1862) and Catherine (Kitty) Roberts of St. Just (1806-1890). He travelled to Canada where he married Ellen who had been born in Canada. two children were born in Canada. The family then travelled to Malta where he had three more children and back to Cornwall by 1881. 96, Portscatho Joseph R. Vincent, Head, M, 42, Pensioner, Gerrans Cornwall. Ellen Vincent, Wife, M, 41, Pensioners Wife, Canada Overseas Brit. Subj. Catherine Vincent, (Return Descendant 2nd Generation) Dau ,S, 15, General Servant (Domestic), Canada Overseas Brit. Subj. Charles Vincent, (Return Descendant 2nd Generation) Son, 13, Scholar, Canada Overseas Brit. Subj. Mary E. Vincent, (Return Descendant 2nd Generation) Dau, 11, Scholar, Malta Overseas Brit. Subj. (Mary married John Burnett in Redruth in 1901 census). Ellen Vincent, (Return Descendant 2nd Generation) Dau, 8, Scholar, Malta Overseas Brit. Subj. John Vincent, (Return Descendant 2nd Generation) Son, 6, Scholar, Malta Overseas Brit. Subj. Cornwall census 1881, Piece RG11/2307, Enumeration District 3, Civil Parish of Gerrans, Folio 29 Page 17. Joseph was still living in Cornwall in 1891 and died in Truro district 1897. His wife Ellen died in Truro district 1921. Alfred Joseph Hawken (CGMP Ref. 119105) born in , Cornwall 1880, the son of Peter and Emily Hawken. 6, Quethiock Village,1, Peter Hawken, Head, M, 31, Farm Lab, Quethiock Cornwall. (Born 1844 in Quethiock, Cornwall, England Death 1926). Emily Hawken, Wife, M, 22, Quethiock Cornwall. (Emmaline Hocking born 1859 in Quethiock, Cornwall, England Death 1913 in Cornwall). (Alfred) Joseph Hawken, Son, 7m, (Infant Crossed Out), Quethiock Cornwall. Cornwall census 1881, Piece RG11/2282, Enumeration District 2 , Civil Parish of Landrake, Eccl. District of Landrake, Folio 76 Page 14. In 1891 living in Cornwall with parents. “Died - At Malta, Nov. 1, Alfred Joseph Hawken, son of Peter Hawken, of Trevartha, , aged 19.” Royal Cornwall Gazette 16/11/1899. What was his occupation? Stanley Francis Hoskin (CGMP Ref. 119106) born 1915 in Truro, Cornwall. His father was William Hoskin born 28 Mar 1860 in Illogan, Cornwall and who died 1929 in Truro, Cornwall. His mother was Annie Lampier, his parents had married in Truro in 1899. His grandfather was William Hoskin born 23 Jun 1837 in Perranzabuloe, Cornwall and who died 31 Jan 1885 in Perranporth, Cornwall and his grandmother was Ann Clyma born 21 Nov 1838 in Perranzabuloe, Cornwall and died 17 May 1912 in Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Stanley Hoskin died 1 Apr 1962 in Malta. Samuel Rusden (CGMP Ref. 119107) birth details not verified “Washed overboard from the steamship Llanislen, when on her voyage from Malta, Jan. 30, Samuel Rusden, son of Francis Rusden, of Penryn.” Royal Cornwall Gazette 13/04/1883. Sarah Chadbourne then Hanney Nee Crago (CGMP Ref. 119108). John Hanney, 21+, bachelor, born in Limerick, Private, 31st Regiment, the son of John and Margaret Hanney, married in Malta 3rd May 1869 to, Sarah Chadbourne nee Crago (Occupational Traveller),

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21+, born in Cornwall, the widow of Sergeant Chadbourne, 31st Regiment, and daughter of George (1803-) and Betsy Crago (1811) both parents born in Liskeard. Sarah was born in Liskeard 1843. Frederick Charles Lambe (CGMP Ref. 119109) born St. Austell, Cornwall 26/10/1825, son of Henry Lambe of Cornwall (1797-1860) and Elizabeth Symons of Cornwall (1796-1851). Frederick was living in Cornwall 1841 and 1851. In 1867 he married Annette Lord in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. “On the 25th instant, at St. Mark's, Darling Point, by the Rev. Thomas Kemmis, Freswrick Charles Lambe, Esq., of Llangollen, Casillis, New South Wales, to Annette, second daughter of the late James Lord, Esq., of Woodhouse, Leeds, England.” Sydney Morning Herald 31/07/1867. Annette had been born in Leeds, Yorkshire and she died in Sussex, England 02/11/1927. A grant of land at Cassilis, Sydney, dated 18th June, 1877 to Frederick Charles Lamb and Rowland John Traill Children: Arthur R. Lambe (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 1868 in New South Wales, Australia, died 1869 in Paddington, New South Wales. Ernest Frederick Lambe, (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation), born in Australia in 1871. In 1881 living with his parents in Cornwall where his father was described as a retired Australian Sheep Farmer. 2nd Lieutenant, Royal Artillery, died in Malta 15th February 1891, aged 20 years. Edith Lucy Lambe (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 01/01/1872 New South Wales, Australia died Sussex 1873. Ethel Mary Lambe, (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 1874 born in England, Chichester. Married Edward Henry Meggs Davies. Died 1942 England. Sir Chales Lavelock Lambe (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 1876 England, London, died 1953 England. Muriel F. Lambe, (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 1878 Plymouth. 1881 The surviving children with parents were living at 98, Cliff Cottages, Mylor. 1891 Frederick and his wife were living in Flushing, Cornwall. Frederick died in Bath, Somerset in 1891, aged 65. A Memorial for Ernest Frederick Lambe is located in Ta'Braxia Cemetery. Ledger with inset letters.

In loving memory of E. F. Lambe 2nd lieutenant R.A. Eldest son of F. C. Lambe Of Flushing Falmouth Who died at Malta 15th February 1891 Aged 20 years.

Regimental memorial (on which Frederick is listed) located in the same cemetery.

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Henry Muspratt (CGMP Ref. 119110) Private, 80th Regiment, married in Malta 1st December 1823, to Mary Brown, of Cornwall. Her birth not verified. There were two known children of this marriage: 1. James Alexander Muspratt (Descendant, 2nd Generation)), aged 2 years, the son of Sergeant H. Muspratt, 80th Regiment, buried in Malta 7th June 1827. 2. Sarah Ann Muspratt (Descendant, 2nd Generation) born Kerkira Ionian Islands in 1826. Father was Henry Muspratt but no mother name known and it has been assumed it was Mary Brown.Sarah moved to Australia with her father. No trace of the fate of Mary Brown. Henry died in Windsor, New South Wales on 12/10/1838. Sarah Ann married Henry Chapman in 1852 in Sydney and there were two children of that marriage. Is the family below related? i.e. The Mary Brown mentioned below the same Mary Brown mentioned above? Catherine Brown, born in Malta about 1811 was the daughter of John Brown (1770-) (Unknown) born in Cornwall and Mary Sleep (Unknown) born in North Hill Cornwall (1774). There were five children : Catherine Brown (Return Descendant 2nd Generation) born Malta 1811 Harriett Brown (Descendant 1st Generation) born Cornwall 1816 Walter Brown (Descendant 1st Generation) born Cornwall 1819 Ann Brown (Descendant 1st Generation) born Cornwall 1821 Thomas Brown (Descendant 1st Generation) born Cornwall 1829. Catherine Brown came to Cornwall where she had three children in Cornwall. In the 1851 census she was described as unmarried but married in the 1861 census. 7, Boscastle, Catherine Brown, Head, U, 44, (giving a birth date 1807) Errand Woman, Malta Overseas Brit. Subj. Mary Jane Brown (Descendant 1st Generation), Dau, U, 12, Scholar, Boscastle Cornwall. Born 1839 James Brown (Decendant 1st Generation), Son, 8, Scholar, Boscastle. Born 1843. Ellen Brown (Descendant 1st Generation), Dau, 6, Scholar, Boscastle, Born 1845 Mary Brown, (Return Migrant) Mother, W, 73, born 1778, Pauper Formerly Farm Srvnt, North Hill Cornwall. Cornwall census 1851 Piece HO107/1898, Enumeration District 4b, Civil Parish of Minster, Folio 49 Page 8. 79, Boscastle Town,1, Catherine Brown, Head, W, 50 (giving a birth date 1811), Charer & Basin Seller, Malta B S Overseas Brit. Subj. Ellen Brown, Dau, U, 15, Minster Cornwall. Mary J. Dingle, Dau, M, 23, Mariner's Wife, Minster Cornwall. Cornwall census 1861 Piece RG9/1515, Enumeration District 3, Civil Parish of Minster, Folio 30 Page 13. Charles Blofield (CGMP Ref. 119111) 21+, bachelor, born in Finchley, London, Boatswain, HMS Arethusa, the son of John and Louisa Blofield, married in Malta 24th November 1854 to, Frances Jane Husband (Occupational Traveller) spinster, minor. Frances Jane was born 29/09/1836 and baptised Luxillian Bible Christian Chapel 18/02/1837. Her father was William Husband born 1798 in and her mother was May, born St. Austell 1798. In 1861 she was living in England, Woolwich with 3 children born in England. In 1871 in Devonport with 7 children. 1881 the family in 20 garden Street, Stoke Demerel, Devon. There were 11 children:

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Louisa M. Blofield (Descendent, 2nd Generation) Born 1856 Devonport, Devon. Francis J. Blofield, (Descendent, 2nd Generation) born 1857 Devonport, Devon. Rosa L. Blofield, (Descendent, 2nd Generation) 1863, born Ireland. Charles Blofield, (Descendent, 2nd Generation) 1866, born Devonport, Devon. William Blofield, (Descendent, 2nd Generation) 1867 born Devonport, Devon. Woodman J. Blofield, (Descendent, 2nd Generation) 1869 born Devonport. Florence J Blofield, (Descendent, 2nd Generation) 1871 born Devonport, Devon. Mary A Blofield, (Descendent, 2nd Generation) 1873 born Devonport Devon. Merton H. Blofield, (Descendent, 2nd Generation) 1876 born Devonport, Devon. Roland T, Blofield, (Descendent, 2nd Generation) 1876, born Devonport, Devon Anna M Blofield (Descendent, 2nd Generation) 1880 born Devon Devonport. Frances Jane died in Devonport in 1906. Alma Batten (CGMP Ref. 119112) born 1888, registered Liskeard aged 25 years, spinster, of St.Marys Parish, Callington, Cornwall, the daughter of Thomas Batten of Saltash (1855-) deceased and Ann A. Batten of Devon (1863-). James Humphrey, aged 25 years, bachelor, Staff-Sergeant, 2nd Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, the son of George Humphrey, married in Malta 27th January 1914 to, Alma Batten, aged 25 years, spinster, of St.Marys Parish, Callington, Cornwall. Alma died in Cornwall 1958 aged 69, registered in St. Germans. William Percival Mager Boyle (CGMP Ref. 119113) born 1845, bachelor, of , Cornwall, the son of William Boyle of Kea (1809-1891) and Mary Francis of Kenwyn (1811-1863). Surgeon, at Bighi Royal Naval Hospital, married in Malta 10th March 1874, to Annie Josephine Sims (Occupational Traveller), born 1851 in Redruth, spinster, of Cornwall, the daughter of William and Annie Sims. Children: William F. Boyle (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born in Malta about 1875 Mary Louise Boyle, (Descendant, 1st Generation), born 1876, Redruth Cornwall. Annie M Boyle, (Descendant, 1st Generation), born 1878 Falmouth. Nina Boyle, (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 1889 in Plymouth. 1879 William served on HMS Forester during the Zulu War, South Africa. 1881 the family living in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. 1891 and 1901, the family living in Devon. 1911 living in St. Hilary, Cornwall. William Percival died Redruth 1918. Annie died in Redruth in 1925, aged 75. John Coode (CGMP Ref. 119114) was born 11/02/1779. John Coode aged 39 years, bachelor, of St.Gluvias, Cornwall, commanding HMS Albion, married in Malta 8th February 1819, to Elizabeth Penrose, aged 31 years, spinster, daughter of Sir Charles Vinicombe Penrose, GCMG, Admiral of the White and Elizabeth Trevenen, born 1788 in Cornwall. John became a Vice-Admiral, KCB. Child: Trevenen Penrose Coode, born , Cornwall 1822. “At St. James's Church, Birch, near Manchester, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. Thomas Simpson, vicar of Penel, Trevenen Penrose COODE, Commander Royal Navy, youngest son of Vice-Admiral Sir John COODE, K.C.B., to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late Joseph RUSHTON, Esq., of that city.” West Briton 20/11/1857. John Coode died 10/01/1858 in Plymouth. Elizabeth died in Plymouth 19/01/1858.

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John Benny (CGMP Ref. 119115), Yeoman of Signals, married, aged 30 years, born abt. 1871 in , Cornwall, of HMS Renown died Malta in 1901. HMS Renown was a First Class and on the day of the 1901 census was moored in the Grand Harbour at Malta. John Benny was one of forty Cornish born members of the large crew. James H. Hick (CGMP Ref. 119116), Gunner, married, aged 32 years, born in Truro abt. 1869, Cornwall, on board HMS Pyramus, died in Malta March 1901. Alfred Ernest Rogers (CGMP Ref. 119117), aged 26 years, bachelor, Shipwright, Royal Navy, HMS Glorious, the son of Alfred Ernest Rogers, Warehouseman, married in Malta 16th November 1931 to, Florence Rita Mary Jeffery, aged 27 years, spinster, born 1904, from , Cornwall, the daughter of Samuel Snell Jeffery of Looe (1865-) and Mary A. H. Jeffery of Looe (1864-), Blacksmith ret. Samuel Bennett (CGMP Ref. 119118), Head, M, 45, Carpenter R.N., Maker Cornwall. Emma Bennett, Wife, M, 45, Liskeard Cornwall. Melita Bennett (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation), Dau, 4, Malta Overseas Brit. Subj. Emma Bennett, (Descendant 1st Generation) Dau, 1, Millbrook Cornwall. Cornwall Census 1851, Piece HO107/1900 Enumeration District 1a Civil Parish of Maker Folio 14 Page 20. Emma died in 1878 aged 72 years registered in St. Germans. Samuel died 1879 aged 73 years registered St. Germans. Henry Crockford (CGMP Ref. 119120), bachelor, of Chatham, Kent, married in Malta 1st February 1835, to Mary Ann Hancock, spinster of , Cornwall. Henry Crockford, placed an advertisement in the local newspaper (Which paper, Cornwall Kent or Malta?) 1st February 1837 reading: “Whereas my wife Mary Ann Crockford has absented herself from her house I do hereby give public notice that I will not hold myself responsible for any bills to which her name is attached or for any debts she or others may contract without my authority.” Charles Denton (CGMP Ref. 119121), bachelor, from Egham, Surrey, married in Malta 9th October 1841 to, Susan Bennett (Linear Migrant) spinster, born 1801, from , Cornwall. There is a reference to Denton's Lodging House at 112 Strada Brittanica, Valletta, in 1847. Children: Ann Bennett Denton (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born in Malta 17th November 1842, the daughter of Susan and Charles Denton. Ann Bennatt Denton, died in Malta 30th December 1842, aged 45 days. Mary Ann Denton (Descendant, 2nd Generation), died aged 1 day, buried in Malta 24th August 1847. George Denton (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 21st September 1844 in Malta, the son of Susan and Charles Denton. In 1851 (William) George was living in Falmouth, Cornwall: 122, Winchester Buildings, Grace Paull, Head, W, 33, Needle Woman, Philleigh Cornwall. Priscilla Bennett, Lodger, U, 20, Stay Maker, Truro Cornwall. Sarah Ann Paull, Dau, U, 5, Scholar, Falmouth Cornwall. Jno Geo. Paull, Son, U, 3, Scholar, Falmouth Cornwall. Willm. Geo. Denton, Nephew, U, 6, Scholar, Malta Island Overseas Brit. Subj. Cornwall Census 1851, Piece HO107/1911, Enumeration District 1d, Civil Parish of

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Falmouth, Folio 258 Page 24. William George Denton also in Cornwall census 1861. Susan Denton, aged 40 years, buried in Malta 1st January 1850. Ref. Colonial Office: Malta Royal Commission (1912). Replies to questionnaires. T. Downs. Records of the Colonial Office, Commonwealth and Foreign and Commonwealth Offices, Empire Marketing Board, and related bodies. Reference: CO 945/55. T. Downs (CGMP Ref. 11122), in partnership with W.P. Johnson, established the Phoenix Engineering business, located in Casal Curmi, Marsa, in 1852. The firm grew to be the largest privately owned engineering company in Malta. Tom Downs, aged 31 years, bachelor, the son of James Downs, married 26th September 1893, to Bessie Hamilton (Linear Migrant), aged 25 years (born 1868), spinster, from Falmouth, Cornwall, the daughter of James N.P Hamilton (1837-) born Falmouth and Louisa (1835) born England Kent. Bessie was living in Falmouth with her parents with her parents, Cornwall census 1871. “At Malta, September 26, Tom Downes, ironfounder, third son of Mr. James Downs, of the firm Rose, Downs and Thompson, Hull, to Bessie, third daughter of Mr. J. N. P. Hamilton, E.O., H.M. Customs, Falmouth.” Royal Cornwall Gazette 05/10/1893. Death of Bessie? Carolina Falzon (CGMP Ref. 119123) 21+, spinster, born in Malta, the daughter of Gaetano and Rosaria Falzon, married in Malta 2nd March 1864 to Christopher Jeffery, 21+, bachelor, born in Cornwall, Tailor, the son of Elizabeth and Samuel Jeffery. Christopher was probably born St Maybyn, 1830. Frederick Hockin (CGMP Ref. 119124) born 1817 in Phillack, Cornwall the son of Peggy and the Reverend William Hockin. England census 1851 residing as a visitor in the household of the Rev. Edward Weigal in Maccesfield, Lancashire, he was a "Clergyman not having care of souls". As a Clerk in Holy Orders he married in Malta 12/10/1853 to, Susan Ann Petty, born 1832, spinster, born in Preston, Lancashire the daughter of Thomas and Lucy Petty. Two Children: Thomas Edmund Hockin born 1854 in Lancashire. Lucy Margaret Hockin born 1856 Phillack. 1856 Susan Ann Hockin died, death registered in Redruth. Cornwall census 1861 living in Phillack, Rector of Phillack, a widower and family members. Frederick Hockin died in 1902, registered in Redruth. Fredrick had attended Oxford University at St. John's, Dec. 11, 1845. He was the 8th child of the Rev. William (1795), Rector of St Phillack, Cornwall [and Peggy]. Born there May 18, 1818. Bapt. July 3, 1818. School, Blundell's, Tiverton. Matric. Lent, 1845; B.A. 1850; M.A. 1853. Ord. deacon (Chester) 1849; priest, 1850; C. of Bardsea, Lancs., 1849-51. C. of St Phillack, Cornwall, 1851-3. R. of St Phillack with St Gwithian, 1853-1902. Rural Dean of Penwith, 1861-82. Member of Convocation for the diocese of Exeter, 1874-7; for the , 1877-1902. Hon. Canon of Truro, 1883. Proprietor of the Rivière estate, Hayle. Married at Valletta, Malta, Oct. 12, 1853, Susan Ann, dau. of Thomas Petty, of Ulverston, Lancs. Author, John Wesley and Modern ; Marriage with a Deceased Wife's Sister forbidden by the Law of God; Why we refuse to obey either the Privy Council or Lord Penzance's Court; The Marriage Bond indissoluble save by Death. Died Apr. 21, 1902, at St Phillack rectory. Father of Thomas E. (1873); brother of Henry W. (1826) and Williams (1822). (Burke, Col. Gentry, II. 483; Boase, Coll. Cornub., 375; Crockford; Cambridge Chronicle, May 2, 1902.) The parish register for Phillack notes: A footnote written in 1851 by the Rev. Frederick Hockin on page 50 of the Burials Register laments "that more than 40 deaths this year from smallpox, mostly young children, and not a single person to whom the disease proved fatal had been vaccinated". Another footnote written in 1863 by the Rev. Frederick Hockin on

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page 167 of the Burials Register notes "three other deaths, making a total of 16, took place in this parish in the month of January, the increase mainly attributed to measles and whooping cough. The inside front cover of the Burials Register that commenced on 13 November 1884 contains the following note written by the Rev. Frederick Hockin: "The Act of Parliament 43 & 44 Vic C 41 (the Act for the intrusion of schismatical ministrations into Churchyards) gives Dissenters superior powers to those possessed by the Clergy in three important particulars: I Free choice of the bodies to be buried II Free choice of the person to officiate III Free choice of the service to be used. The Church is tied down by the law in all these respects." Josiah Samuel Phillips (CGMP Ref. 119125) was born17/01/1823 in Porthtowan. The son of Josiah Phillips, who had been born 02/04/1770 and died 04/11/1834. His mother Jane (1788-) remarried to Francis Thomas (who died in 1851). The siblings of Josiah were John (1809-1889), Mary and Amelia. Josiah Samuel not found in the 1841 census. Josiah Samuel Phillips 21+ bachelor born Illogan, Engineer, HMS Ardent married 18th April, 1848 to Maria Fowles 21+ spinster, born Deptford, Kent, resident of Malta. In 1851 the family were living in Gwinear: 12, Fore Street, Francis Thomas, Head, M, 46, Engineer Iron & Brass Founder, Gwinear Cornwall. Jane Thomas, Wife, M, 63, Ludgvan Cornwall. Matthews Robins, Visitr, U,46, Merchants Clerk, Kea Cornwall. Josiah S Soninlaw, M, 28, Enginer, Illogan Cornwall. Maria Phillips, Daulaw M, 26, Deptford Kent. Josiah John Phillips Gson, 1, Malta British Subj Overseas Brit. Subj. Cornwall census 1851, Piece HO107/1918, Enumeration District 3b, Civil Parish of , Folio 135 Page 4. Five children: Josiah John Phillips (Return Migrant 2nd Generation) was born in Malta in 1850 What happened to him? Maria Fowles Phillips (Descendant 1st Generation) born Penzance district registered Sept. 1852. Died 1853 registered Dec. 1853. Of measles, at Marazion, the daughter of Josiah Phillips, C.E. Aged 15 months. Royal Cornwall Gazette 06/01/1854. John Nicholas Phillips (Linear Migrant) born Marazion 15/07/1854. Married Amelia Elkington born in Connecticut in 1864, three children. John died 13 Feb 1943 in Alameda County, California, USA Walter Waghorn Phillips (Linear Migrant) born Marazion 1856. At Marazion last week, the wife of Mr. Josiah J. Phillips, iron-founder, of a son. Royal Cornwall Gazette 23/05/1856. Migrated to USA where he was a jeweller. Died 10 Sept 1922 in Sacramento County, California, USA. Charles L. Phillips (Linear Migrant) born Marazion 1857. At Marazion last week, the wife of Mr. Josiah Phillips, engineer, of a son. Royal Cornwall Gazette 25/09/1857. Married Ida S. Dolan (Vermant 1869 - Medical Lake 1953). died bef 1910 in California. Four children born in USA. Ellen Amelia Phillips (Descendant 2nd Generation) born 1862. Verify birth? 1861 census the family were living in an hotel in Paddington, London. He was with his wife and three children: Josiah John, Walter W. And Charles L. Josiah appears to have had financial difficulties. The London Gazette, 09/11/1864 No.3953 : Notice is hereby given, that the following is a copy of an entry made in the book kept by the Chief Registrar of the Court of .Bankruptcy for the Registration of Trust Deeds for the benefit

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of Creditors, Composition and Inspectorship Deeds executed by a Debtor, as required by the Bankrupcy Act, 1861, Further items appeared in subsequent issues until Date of Deed - 14th July, 1864. “Date of execution by Debtor— 14th July, 1864. Name and description of the Debtor, as in the Deed— Josiah Samuel Phillips, of Redruth, in. the county of Cornwall, Mining Agent, (debtor). The names and descriptions of the Trustees or other parties to the Deed, not including the Creditors— The creditors of the debtor. A short statement of the nature of the Deed— Deed, whereby the debtor agrees to pay to his creditors a composition of three shillings in the pound on their respective debts, as follows:— in the pound within one calendar month, another shilling within twelve months, and a third shilling within two years, all from the date of the deed. When left for Registration— day of August, 1864, at half-past eleven o'clock. The seal of the Court.” A document is located at Cornwall Record Office ref. STA/693c/1468. A case in the Vicewardens' Court of Stannaries of Devon and Cornwall, Petitions in equity, stannary Court, Cornwall. Condy v Phillips (2143) North Pool Mine, Illogan. Dated 29/08/1864. Plaintiff; John Condy, merchant of Devonport. Defendant: Josiah Samuel Phillips, resident agent of North Pool Mine. With entry of appearance for defendant. The Edinburgh Gazette, 25/07/1865. 921: Josiah Samuel Phillips, late of Illogan, Cornwall, mine purser, and formerly ironmonger, late a prisoner for debt in the Cornwall County Prison at Bodmin. Josiah Samuel Phillips migrated from London to USA on board the Southampton, arrived 16 May 1866, with children John N., Walter W. Charles S. and Ellen Amie (Copy of manifest in CGMP database). No wife was listed on the passenger manifest. What happened to her? In 1870 census in Ward 3, San Francisco, California, Josiah was with John, Walter and Charles. His daughter Ellen was not with him and no mention of his wife (see copy of census in CGMP database). In 1880 the three sons were living together in Oakland California. Josiah Samuel Phillips died 28/08/1886 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Inquest held 01/09/1886. Probate granted in London to son John Nicholas Phillips on 28/11/1900. Get copy of Probate and Inquest? An obituary appeared in the Royal Cornwall Gazette 12/11/1886: Death of a Cornishman abroad - Mr. Josiah Samuel Phiilps, son of the late Mr. Josiah Phillips, Porth Towan, has lately died in Sidney, Australia. He was formerly chief engineer in one of her Majesty's steam ships, and more recently was purser and adventurer in North pool Mine, Illogan. He has written the best book extant on Geology, Engineering, Assaying, and Smelting. He is the younger brother of Mr. John Phillips, Government surveyor in south australia, who was formerly mineral and land surveyor for the late Lady basset, of Tehidy, and who at that time originated the Mining School in Cornwall. Both brothers are mentioned in the "Bibliothica Cornubiensis." Mr. John Phillips still holds an appointment as government Surveyor in South Australia. The entry in Bibliothica Cornubiensis 1878 vol 11: PHILLIPS, Josiah Samuel (son of Josiah Phillips). In the employment of Messrs. Harvey and Co. Hayle 1838-44; An Engineer in H.M. Navy 1845-51; Iron Pounder at Marazion 1853; Left England for Nevada, Mch. 1866; Now (1875) resident at Washington street, San Francisco, b. Porth Towan, Illogan 17 Jan. 1823. The explorers', miners' and metallurgists' companion, comprising a pre-eminently practical exposition of the various departments of exploration, mining, engineering, assaying and metallurgy. By J. S. Phillips M.E. Volume 1st. San Francisco, issued and sold by Dewey and Co., Patent Agents, publishers. Scientific Press etc. 1871, 8°. An examination testing the abilities of a Steam Boat Engineer.”

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See also publication: Josiah Samuel Phillips. The Explorers', Miners', and Metallurgists' Companion: Comprising a Practical Exposition of the Various Departments of Geology, Exploration, Mining, Engineering, Assaying, and Metallurgy. Published San Francisco, 1873. Josiah also patented invention. John Phillips (Linear Migrant) was the brother of Joseph Samuel Phillip, born 03/10/1819. John married Caroline Robarts Bromley (Linear Migrant) on 06/01/1836 in Madron. She had been born in Madron 10/08/1808, the daughter of Thomas Bromley and Gertrude Roberts (1777-1826). In 1841 John was living with his wife and four children in Camborne. John migrated to Australia in 24/10/1846 - arriving from London aboard the ship, Hooghly, without his family. He was sent out by an English firm to carry out survey work. In 1851 Caroline was living in Camborne with her five children. Hr husband John was abroad. In 1861 Caroline was living in Basset Street, Camborne with her mother in law (Jane Thomas) and her sister in law (Mary Phillips) and her five children The children were: Josiah Nicholas Phillips (Linear Migrant), born 27/04/1836 St. Ives, Married Mary Elizabeth Pearce in Callington, 14/04/1873. Died 31/12/1904 in Llandaff, Gla Wales. He had seven children. Mary Merrield Gertrude Phillips (Linear Migrant), born 1837 St. Ives. Migrated to California 1868. Married James Fiddick (Linear Migrant) in Redruth 1869. Died Nevada, California 22/12/1928. James Fiddick had been born in 1835, migrated to USA 1856. He lived in Grass Valley and died Nevada California 09/05/1910. Jane Robartes Phillips (Linear Migrant), born 1839 St Ives, migrated with her mother to Australia in 1870. Married Fredrick Horace James (1828-1889) at Pitt Street Congregational Church, Sydney on 16/03/1880. Jane died 19/09/1908 in North adelaide. The Advertiser - Tuesday 22 September 1908, JAMES - On the 19th September at "Quambi" North Adelaide, Jane Robarts relict of the late Frederick Horace James, aged 69 years". She was buried in West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide. Caroline Phillips (Linear Migrant) born 25/05/1841 Camborne, Cornwall.She migrated with her mother to Australia in 1870. Caroline died 18/04/1922 and was buried West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide. Elizabeth Phillips (Transmigrant) born 08/11/1843 Camborne, Cornwall. Married Abraham Scholl (Schole) (1832-1875) in Camborne 25/01/1869. Migrated to Australia 24/04/1869. Three children born in Australia. Migrated to Grass Valley, California with two of her children Died Grass Valley 1905. Caroline Phillips, aged 61, migrated to Australia on the Nineveh, leaving from Plymouth and arriving in Melbourne 18/12/1870. (twenty-three years after her husband migrated?!). She travelled with two of her daughters. Caroline died in Dana Street, Ballarat, Victoria in 1876. The entry in Bibliothica Cornubiensis 1878 vol 11: PHILLIPS, John (son of Josiah Phillips, h. Laity House Illogan 2 Apl. 1770. d. 4 Nov. 1834) B. Porthtowan Illogan 3 Oct. 1819. Left England for Adelaide 1847 ; Land and Mining Surveyor Tuckingmill 1836-47; One of the Crown Land Surveyors, Victoria 1851-66. Phillips' Machinery for raising miners. Bep. B.C.P. Soc. 1834 pp. 41-43; 1835 pp. 112-13; 1836 p. 57. Phillips' Counter, ih. 1835 pp. 109-10. Phillips' Water Meter for measuring and registering the quantity of water raised from the mines, ib. 1836 p. 54. Phillips' Improved Miners' theodolite, ih. 1836 pp. 57-59. '

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Phillips' Acorn bit. ih. 1836 p. 60.; Phillips' Life boat. ih. 1838 pp. 146-47.; Phillips' Underground dial. ih. 1839 pp. 97- 99.; Phillips' Trigonometer. ih. 1839 pp. 102-103- 1841 p. 120.; Phillips' Proportioner. ih. 1839 pp. 103-104.;Mr J. Phillips' Tide wheel, ih. 1840 p. 59.; Copper ore standard guage. ih. 1841 pp. 118- 19.; Instance of decomposition in mineral lodes and rocks, ih. 1842 pt. ii, p. 121: Researches and observations on the electricity of mineral veins. By E. Hunt and J. Phillips ih. 1841 pp. 159-63; 1842 pt. i, pp. 26-27.; PHILLIPS, John. (Con.). On the electricity of mineral veins, ih. 1843 pp. 54-59.; On the gold fields of Ballarat, Victoria. Joum. Geol. Soc. xiv, 538-40 (1858). Police Court -"The South Australian" newspaper, Adelaide, Friday, 24th March, 1848 - Mr. John Phillips of North Adelaide, Mining Surveyor and Engineer, stopped by a man on foot who had a pistol. Mr. Phillips was robbed of two pounds and his horse. Police detained the robber, but Mr. Phillips unable to identify as the robber's face had been covered. Prisoner discharged.” Extract taken from "Goldfields of Australia" - "South Australia's first genuine gold find was near Castambul in 1846 and ultimately many years later the Victoria Gold Mining Company produced some very rich gold specimens from the area. Alluvial gold was next found in 1847 on both the River Torrens and at Onkaparinga, by a mineral surveyor named John Phillips". Extract taken from slsa.sa.gov.au/manning/sa/mining/diamonds.htm Mining - "It was in 1847 that John Phillips, CE, by profession a mineral surveyor, tested various localities on both the River Torrens and Onkaparinga for alluvial gold and having found it, "communicated his discovery to Sir Roderich Murchison", as well as to the Governor of the Colony. He invented the first Australian gold washing appliance and the model of it bearing the date of 1848 was, in 1887, housed at the Technical Museum in Melbourne.” "The South Australian" newspaper, Adelaide, Friday, 18th Jan, 1850 - Mr. John Phillips, Mining Surveyor and Engineer appointed to commission a study into the feasability of constructing a breakwater and deepening a harbour near Hallett's Creek (south of Adelaide). "The Star" Ballarat, Thursday, 5th March, 1857 - Lecture at Sebastopol- Mr. John Phillips the Government Mineralogical Surveyor will deliver a lecture this evening at the John o'Groat Hotel on Sebastopol Hill. The subject is "Geology as applied to Ballarat.” "The Argus" Melbourne, Victoria, Tuesday, 5th October 1858 - Mr. John Phillips elected to Board of Mining Institute, Victoria. Compilor of Contour and Section Maps for Ballarat, 1859.” "The Star" Ballarat, Friday, 4th Dec 1863 - From Mr. John PHillips, mining and mineralogical surveyor, apply for (Mining Board) Board's recommendation as he is "desirous of exercising his profession in connection with the mines of this colony". "The Argus", Melbourne, Wednesday, 5th October, 1864 - A report on new rushes (gold) from Mining Surveyor, Mr. John Phillips at St. Arnard, Victoria.” "The Argus" Melbourne, Saturday, 5th March, 1870 - John Phillips resigns as Mining Surveyor & Mining Registrar, St. Arnard.” Morning Herald, Saturday, 14th Feb 1874 –“Mr. John Phillips licensed surveyor to be appointed a Mining Surveyor for the Northern Goldfields.” Died 19/01/1889 John Phillips is buried in Kadina Cemetery, South Australia in an unmarked grave/without headstone. Richard May (CGMP Ref. 119126) aged 21 years, from Truro, Cornwall. From the Diane of Liverpool, found drowned in Grand Harbour, Malta Buried 20th June 1841. Thomas Madeln (CGMP Ref. 119127) aged 27 years, bachelor, from Cornwall, Shipwright, Naval Arsenal, married in Malta 6th July 1823, to Jane Phere, aged 28 years, from Cork, the widow of Thomas Phere, Corporal, 10th Regiment.

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William Perham (CGMP Ref. 119128), 21+, bachelor, of Cullompton, Devon, the son of Susan and William Perham, married in Malta 23rd October 1871, to Margaret Crocker (Linear Migrant), 21+, spinster, from Launceston, Cornwall, the daughter of Elizabeth (1807- born Cornwall South Petherwin and William Crocker (1807 born Cornwall St Stephens). In 1851 Margaret was living with her parents in St Stephens. In 1861 she was a servant in Stoke Climsland and in 1871 a servant in Plymouth. Alfred William Perham was a Freemason, Master of The Union of Malta Lodge 1878. Alfred William Perham, died in Malta 6th October 1879, aged 39 years. Children: Alfred William Perham (Descendant, 2nd Generation)), born in Malta 9th August 1872, the son of Margaret and Alfred William Perham. Edith Margaret Perham (Descendant, 2nd Generation) born in Malta 27th January 1874, the daughter of Margaret and Alfred William Perham. Frederick James Perham (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born in Malta 19th August 1875, the son of Margaret and Alfred William Perham. Henry John Perham (Descendant, 2nd Generation), Born in Malta 8th September 1877, the son of Margaret and Alfred William Perham. Second marriage: Margaret Perham, aged 36 years, widow, the daughter of William Crocker, in Malta married 2nd March 1880, to William George Luscombe, aged 30 years, bachelor, Sergeant, Royal Marines Artillery, HMS Rupert, the son of Samuel Luscombe. Shortly after this second marriage, Margaret died. The notice in the Royal Cornwall Gazette does not refer to this second marriage: “Died - At the British Hotel, Malta, June 7, Margaret, wife of Mr. W. A. Perham, and daughter of Mr. William Crocker, late of St. Stephens, Launceston, aged 33 years. Royal Cornwall Gazette 18/06/1880. A memorial is located at Ta'Braxia cemetery. Marble block supported by two pillars - Masonic style, symbols carved on sides.

William Perham 1840-1879 Photos: Mike Kiernan.

In memory of A. W. Perham P.M.Union of Malta Lodge Who died Octbr. 1879. Aged 39 years. This monument was erected as a token of esteem by the Bretheren of 407 E.C. And 387 I.C. Not dead but gone before.

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John Spurin (CGMP Ref. 119129) born in 1803, born Plymouth, Devon married Josepha Hurst in 1839, marriage registered in St. Germans. Josepha Hurst born 1815 in Devon and died 21/04/1874 in Halifax, Yorkshire, UK. John Spurin, HM Dockyard Police, Malta, October 1857. Children: Josepha Jane Spurin born 1840 Torpoint, Cornwall. Marietta Spurin born 1847 in Malta ? Birgu or Cospicua (in the Dockyard Family Quarters.) Married Vincent Falzon (Maltese) and had five children, all born Malta. Marietta died 07/021877 in Rabat, Malta. Charlotte Emma Spurin born 07/01/1848 in Southsea, Hampshire. In 1841 Josepha and her mother were living in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The policeman father was not at home. William Potter, 21+, widower, born in Woolwich, Kent, Shipwright, HM Dockyard, the son of John and Elizabeth Potter, married 13th August 1857 to, Josepha Jane Spurin, spinster, minor, born in 1840 Torpoint, Cornwall, the daughter of John and Josepha Spurin, residents in Malta. Josepha was living in Devon Stoke Damerel with her husband and 2 children in 1861 and with 4 children in 1871. The family were in London in 1881, 1891, 1901, 1911. Children: Alice Jane Potter (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 1859 Devon. Louisa C. Potter (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 1861 Devon. William J T Potter (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 1864 Devon. John A C Potter (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 1869 Devon. Kate Potter (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 1874 Devon. Edith Potter (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 1878 in Scotland. George Potter (Descendant, 2nd Generation), born 1882 Bromley, Essex. Josepha died in Wales, Pembrokeshire in 1928. Richard Wearing (CGMPR Ref. 119130) born 1819 in Callington Cornwall, the son of Henry and Mary Wearing. Richard, a widower, Police Force HM Dockyard, married in Malta 17th December 1862 to, Elizabeth Stephens nee Daw, 21+, widow, born in Cornwall, about 1837 in St. Mellion, the daughter of William Daw (1798-1880) born in St. Ive and Mary Henwood (1799-1858) born in St. Mellion. Elizabeth had first married James Stephens (born 1835 St.Mellion) died in St.Mellion in 1857. James died in in 1860. 27, West End, Richard Werring, Head, M, 62, Superd. Sergt Dockyard Police, Stoke Climsland Cornwall. Elizabeth Werring, Wife, M, 44, St Mellion Cornwall. John Stephens (CGMP Ref. 119131) Born 1824, St Winnow, Cornwall, the son of James Stephens (1795-1867) born St Austell. Son Edmund John Frederick Stephens (Descendant 2nd Generation) born Kent Greenwich 1853, Edmund died Plymouth 1927. 95,97 Bridgend, John Stephens Head, M, 47, Smith, St Winnow Cornwall. Rebecca Stephens, Wife, M, 34, Woolwich Kent. Mary A Stephens (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation), Dau, U, 12, Scholar, Malta Brit Subj Overseas Brit. Subj. Harriet Stephens (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation), Dau, 10, Scholar, Malta Brit Subj Overseas Brit. Subj. Charlotte Stephens, (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation) Dau, 7, Scholar, St Bedeaux Devon.

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Jessie Stephens, (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation Dau, 4, Scholar, St Bedeaux Devon. Emily Stephens, (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation Dau, 1, St Bedeaux Devon. Cornwall census 1871 Enumeration District 12, Civil Parish of St. Winnow. John Stephens died in Truro, Cornwall in 1894. Rebecca died 1906 in Devon Devonport. Margaret Crimes Symons (CGMP Ref. 119132) was born Launceston district 1874. Samuel Henry Estlick (Return Migrant), born in Truro 1st Nov. 1877, the son of John Estlick (1842-1894) and Mary Jane Hand (1842-1916), both born in Cornwall. Samuel, aged 27 years, bachelor, Chemist, married in Malta 21st March 1904 to, Margaret Crymes Symons (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation) aged 29 years, spinster, 'from Launceston, Cornwall' (but born in Devon), the daughter of Edward Symons deceased (1838-1898) and Emily Kingdon Rundle (1849-1922), both parents born in Cornwall. In 1911 living in Liskeard with two children: Henry Symons Estlick (Descendant, 1st Generation) born 1906 in Liskeard. Aubrey Emily Estlick (Descendant, 1st Generation) born 1906 Liskeard. Samuel died in Bodmin 1953. Margaret died in Tiverton, Devon in 1962. Leonora Jane Estlick (sister of Samuel Henry Eastlick) (Linear Migrant), migrated to the USA. Leonora was born on 17/02/1872 in Truro. In 1891 she was living in Cornwall and in 1901 had moved to London. On 17/12/1903 she sailed to New York on the Teutonic from the port of Liverpool. )n 02/02/1904 she married John Hooper (Linear Migrant) in Baltic, Houghton, Michigan. She was Johns second wife. The couple had ten children. Leonora died 29/07/1953 and was buried Royal Oak, Michigan, Roseland Park Cemetery. Robert Hooper was born in St Austell 23/01/1870, the son of Richard Hooper (-1888) and Grace Tregonning (1836-) born , Cornwall. Letters of Intent dated 01/05/1916 Dodgeville, Houghton Michigan, copy held by CGMP. John died 0n 15/05/1949 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. Lillian Porter (CGMP Ref. 119133) born Maker Cornwall in 1886 the daughter of Frederick Porter. In 1911 living in Hoe Lake with relations, described as a bookkeeper. George William Pedrick, aged 32 years, bachelor, Inspector of Joiners HM Dockyard, the son of William Pedrick, Joiner, married in Malta 14th October 1913, to Lillian Porter, aged 27 years, spinster, of Hoe Lake, Mount Edgecomb, Kinsand, Cornwall (sic). Fanny Watter (CGMP Ref. 119134) was born in 1830 in , Cornwall and married William Denison in Yorkshire in 1852. 134, Church St, William Denison, Head, M, 41, Sergnt Royal Reg Of Artillery,Co. Leitrim. Fanny F Denison, Wife, M, 41, Lostwithiel Cornwall. Francis John Denison (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation), Son, U, 13, Scholar, Valetta, Malta Overseas Brit. Subj. Robert Henry Denison (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation), Son,U, 11, Scholar, Valetta, Malta Overseas Brit. Subj. Thomas Willoughby Denison (return Descendant, 2nd Generation),, Son, U,9, Scholar, Devonport Devon. Joseph Whelter Denison, (Descendant, 2nd Generation), Son, U, 6, Scholar, Devonport Devon. Cornwall census 1871, Piece RG10/2258, Enumeration District 6, Civil Parish of , Folio 56 Page 22. Frances Denison died in St. Austell in 1914.

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John King Lethbridge (CGMP Ref. 119137) born 1st September 1843, the second son of John King Lethbridge and Emma Palmer, at Tregeare, near Launceston, Cornwall. Married in 1870 to Olympie Chapuis (Born Switzerland). Educated at Washam College, Oxford University. Ordained in 1870 by Bishop Trower. Vicar of , Cornwall 1870 – 1876. Child: Millicent Isabel Lethbridge (Descendant, 1st Generation), Birth 1873 in Wall, Cornwall, England Death 7 Dec 1954 in 17 Kensington Mansions, Trebovir Road, Earls Court, London, England. Appointed Chaplain to the Forces 4th Class on 3rd December 1875, serving in Malta 1876 to 1881. Served as army chaplain in various places including Egypt. Not in 1881 or 1891 census. In 1901 and 1911 Living in Plymouth. John died in Plymouth in 1925. William Paynter (CGMP Ref. 119138) was born in St. Ives 1837 The son of James Paynter (1795-1843) and Grace Paynter (1800-1865) both of St. Ives. Memorial in Ta'Baxia Cemetery. Marble upright, inset letters.

Sacred to the memory Of William Paynter of St. Ives Late Mate on board the Barque "Aden" of London Who departed this life at Malta On the 16th Febry 1862 Aged 25 years. This stone was erected by his affectionate sister.

Elizabeth Salmon nee Williams (CGMP Ref. 119140) was born in Penryn in 1820, the daughter of William Paul Williams (1788-) and Susan (1791-), both parents born in Penryn. Elizabeth married James Salmon in 1845 in Falmouth. In the 1851 Elizabeth married to James Salmon (he was not at home) and living with her parents in Penryn with a child born in Penryn: Collen Salmon (Descendant, 1st Generation) born 1850 St. Gluvias. “On the 25th ult., at the Royal Naval Hospital, Malta, Elizabeth, the wife of James Salmon, surgeon, Royal Navy, and only daughter of the late William Paul Williams, Esq., of Penryn.” Royal Cornwall Gazette 10/09/1858. Matthew Farran (CGMP Ref. 119432) was born in Mevagissey in 1807, the son of Barnaby Farran and Mary Shepheard He married Elizabeth Spargoe Ball (1810-1884) in Mevagissey in 1842. Elizabeth had been

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born in Mevagissey in 1812 the daughter of William Ball (1813-) who had been born in Mevagissey. John Ball Farran Birth 1844 in Mevagissey, Cornwall, England Death 16 Feb 1910 in Cornwall, England In 1851 Matthew and his wife Elizabeth were lodgers in Liverpool. Their son was not with them, he remained in Mevagissey living with his 74 year old grandmother Elizabeth Ball. Matthew Farran, Captain of the English schooner Eagle of Liverpool. He arrived from Constantinople, and died in Malta 4th January 1853, in the Lazaretto, of apoplexy. He came from Cornwall and was aged 46 years. Buried Manoel Island Cemetries, Malta. In 1881 Elizabeth was living in Mevagissey with her father. Elizabeth died 1884 death registered in St. Austell. Thomas Vickery (CGMP Ref. 119433) aged 26 years, bachelor, Corporal, 2nd Battalion, Devonshire Regiment, the son of George Vickery, married in Malta 12th April 1910 to, Evelyn Maude Carr-Ross, aged 25 years, spinster, from Antony, Cornwall, the daughter of Joseph Henry Carr-Ross, Soldier. A child was born in Malta - Evelyn M. Vickery was baptised 1911. James Coade (CGMP Ref. 119434) 21+, bachelor, born 1825, (Descendant, 2nd Generation) born Sydenham, Kent, Engineer, Royal Navy, the son of James and Jemima Coade, of Cornwall, married in Malta 8th February 1851 to Martha Sidwell Wood, spinster, minor with father's consent, born Hertfordshire. In 1861 James was at sea in Royal Navy, asst. Chief engineer, Panama Bay, New Grenada. In 1871 in Kent with wife and three children. In 1881 living in Lambeth, London. Daniell (CGMP Ref.119435) “Died - At Malta, March 7, Mrs Daniell, born 1810, widow of the late Capt. Edward Daniell, formerly of Trelissick, aged 60.” Royal Cornwall Gazette 12/03/1870. John Daniell (CGMP Ref.119436) Died, at Malta, August 14th, Mr. John Lampier, R.N., formerly of Bodmin, aged 53, Royal Cornwall Gazette 12/09/1874. John was baptised in Bodmin 14/09/1823, the son of John (of the RC Militia) and Elizabeth Lampier. John Alexander Little (CGMP Ref. 119437) was born in Falmouth in 1872. He was the son of Michael S Little who had been born in 1834 in Canonbie, Dumfries-shire, Scotland and who died 7 Jul 1897 in Falmouth, Cornwall, England. His mother was Hannah Scott, Birth 1845 in Canonbie, Dumfries-shire, Scotland who died 1885 in Falmouth, Cornwall, England. 1881 John A. Little aged 8 years was living in Falmouth with three younger siblings and four servants. He was described as head of the household. “At the R.N. Hospital, Malta, July 22, John A. Little, assistant-engineer, H.M.S. "Hawk" aged 25, son of the late Michael Little, Green Bank, Falmouth.” Royal Cornwall Gazette 04/08/1898. Simon Weeks Back (CGMP Ref. 119438) was born in Anthony, Cornwall in 1856, He was the son of Josias (1812-) born in Devon and Mary Anne Weeks (1821-) born Saltash, Cornwall. In 1871 living in Devonport with parents. “At Malta, June 4, Simon Weeks Back, the son of Josias and Mary Back, of Tideford, St Germans, aged 21.” Royal Cornwall Gazette 24/06/1876.

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Robert Lewis (CGMP Ref. 119439) born Falmouth 1856, the son of George Lewis born Falmouth 1831 and Mary J. Born Falmouth 1833. “At Malta, August 6, Mr. Robert Lewis, Ship carpenter, of Flushing, aged 25.” Royal Cornwall Gazette 31/08/1883. Ellen Ann Priest (CGMP Ref. 119440) was born Millbrook, Cornwall in 1855. The daughter of Jane Jose who had been born in Maker 1833. Ellen married James John Carter in Gosport, Hampshire in 1882. John had been in 1856 in Hampshire. In 1891 Ellen Ann Carter was lining in Whitworth, Hampshire. Her husband was not at home. Four children: George J Carter, (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation) born Gosport, Hamps, aged 8. William H. Carter, (Descendant 1st Generation) born Cornwall, Millbrook aged 6. James Abraham Richard Carter born Malta, (Return Descendant 2nd Generation) aged 4. James died 14/03/1943 in Cawsands, Cornwall. Henry W. Carter (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation) born Gosport Hampshire aged 1. In 1901 living in Millbrook, district of St. Germans, Cornwall: Ellen A. Carter, 44, widow, born Millbrook, Cornwall (born 1857) James A. R. Carter son, 14, labourer, Govt. Worker, born Malta. Cornwall census 1901, RG13, piece 2186, folio 11, page 13. Millicent Coumbe (CGMP Ref. 119441) born 1866 registered in Bugle St. Germans District. Married James Henry Thompson in St. Germans registration district in 1894. Grampound, Ladock. James H. Thompson, 31, merchants clerk, born Ireland, Londonderry. Millicent Thompson, 32, born Bugle, Cornwall. Arthur H. Thompson (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation) ,6, born Ireland, Belfast. Alfred C. Thompson, (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation) 4, born Ireland, Londonderry. Reginald Thompson (Return Descendant, 2nd Generation) 2, born Malta. Cornwall census 1901, RG13 piece 2216, folio 37, page 4. Charles Valentine Read (CGMP Ref. 119442) was born in Madron 1858, the son of George David Read and Anne Berryman. He married in Devon, Totnes in 1884 to Elizabeth Mahalah Saltern (Occupational Traveller). She had been born in St Winnow, Cornwall in 1860 the daughter of William Saltern (born Cornwall) and Elizabeth (born Devon). In the 1881 census Charles was described as an engine fitter. The family are not found in the 1891 census. It appears they had travelled to Malta, where a child was born and they then returned to Cornwall. Charles died in 1894 in St. Germans. Callington, Liskeard district, Cornwall. Elizabeth Read, 40, widow, living on own means, born St. Winnow, Cornwall. Lilian M. Read, (Return Descendent, 2nd Generation) 14, born Devon, Devonport. Beatrice Melite Read, (Return Descendent, 2nd Generation) 9, born Viltorivia, Malta. Cornwall census 1901, RG13, piece 2191, Callington, folio 35, page 16. William Purchase (CGMP Ref. 119443) was born in Tywardreath, Cornwall in 1866, the son of Eliza Purches (the name is variously spelt Purchas or Purches). He married Kate Huxtable in St. Austell district in 1892. A daughter was born in Malta in 1900. St. Column Minor, Newquay. William Purchase, 34, engine room worker, born Tywardreath, Cornwall. Kate Purchase, 34, born Devon, Appledore.

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Meriton Purchase (Return Descendent, 2nd Generation), 1, born Malta. (Died in Plymouth 1977). Cornwall census 1901, RG13, piece 2207, folio 45, page 19. William Purchase died in Devon, Devonport in 1935. Kate (Purches) died in Plymouth in 1945 aged 78 years. Elizabeth Morris nee Kitto (CGMP Ref. 119444) Located in Ta’Braxia cemetery there is a memorial (Ledger with Latin cross, inset letters) which carries the following inscription :

To the memory of Edwin Herbert Morris Died 25th April 1946, aged 79 years. And his wife Amy Elizabeth (née Kitto) Died 26th April 1948, aged 79 years.

Amy Elizabeth Kitto had been born in Llanidloes, Montgomeryshire, Wales (Newtown registration district) in 1869. In the census for Wales of 1871 and 1881 Amy was living with her at Llanidloes: Sampson Kitto (Linear Migrant), lead miner, aged 47, born Perranzabuloe (1824), died 1884 in Llanidloes. Sampson was the son of Sarah Bice (1801-1870) and Richard Kitto (1797- 1878) both parents had been born in Cornwall. He married Elizabeth Harper in 1845 in Perranzabuloe. Elizabeth Kitto (Linear Migrant), wife, aged 43, born Perranzabuloe (1828). Elizabeth died in Montgomeryshire 1917 aged 88. Sarah Kitto (Unknown), daughter, aged 24, born Perranzabuloe (1847) Samuel Kitto (Unknown), son, aged 20, born Peranzabuloe (1851). Married Elizabeth in Montgomeryshire and moved to merthr Tydfill in Glamorganshire where he was a coal miner. He had at least seven children. Sampson Kitto (Transmigrant), son, aged 17, born Perranzabuloe (1854). Sampson married Margaret Mills in 1876 in Bridgend. Sampson with his wife and three children migrated to USA Butte, Silver Bow County in 1887 where two more children were born. He died in Montana in 08/09/1911. Asenath Kitto (Unknown), aged 15, son, born Perranzabuloe (1856) Cyrus Kitto (Unknown), aged 10, son, born Perranzabuloe (1861) Henry H Kitto (Unknown), aged 4, son, born Perranzabuloe (1867) Amy Elizabeth Jane Kitto (Return Descendant 2nd Generation), aged 2, daughter, born Llanidloes (1869). In 1891 Amy was visiting the household of Samuel Mitchell in St Austell. Amy married Edwin Herbert Morris in Fulham London in 1906. Edwin had been born in

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London. Amy died in Malta in 1948. Edith Clare Kitto (Unknown), aged 8, daughter, born Truro (1873). Edith probably married Anthony Higgs in Montgomeryshire in 1901. Edwin Herbert Morris took over the business of F. Blackley bakers in Malta in 1900 (see Ref. 108157 above). Jennette Elizabeth Foot nee Luxton (CGMP Ref. 88333). Was born at Torpoint 1861, the daughter of William Luxton (born Devon) and Jane Magee (born Cornwall). She married George William Foot in Medway, Kent in 1881. Jennette died on 5th September 1887 and is buried in Pietra Military cemetery. There is an extant memorial but the CGMP do not have an inscription or photograph. Thomas Eric Musto (CGMP Ref. 88334), born Devonport, Devon 1922, 1316142, Sergeant, Royal Air Force (V.R.), 458 Squadron, died 27th April 1943, aged 21 years. The son of Thomas Musto (1887-1966) and Annie Louise Govett (1887-1952) both who had been born in St. Germans, Cornwall. Commonwealth War Memorial. Panel 9, column 1. Richard Wilmot Onslow (Sir), 7th Bt. (CGMP Ref. 88345 was born on 30 July 1906, in Surrey. He is the son of Sir Roger Warin Beaconsfield Onslow, 6th Bt. and Mildred Knox. His father had been born on 28th April 1880 in St. Tudy, Cornwall and died 1931 in St. Tudy. His mother Mildred Wilmot had been born in London in 1882. Richard was educated Cheltenham. He was also known as 7th Baronet. He married Constance Alberta Parker on 21 March 1929 in Oakhampton, Devon. Constance had been born in Devon, the daughter of Albert Parker. Richard was Major 4th/5th Battalion Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry (Territorial Army). He was awarded Territorial Decoration (T.D.) in 1943. Shortly after the death of his first wife, Richard remarried in 1961 to Mary Russell. The second wife died in 1963 in Malta. Memorial in Ta'Baxia Cemetery. Ledger, incised lettering. To the memory of Constance LadyOnslow Dearly beloved wife of Sir Richard Onslow B.T Lately of Hengar, St. Tudy Cornwall. Died 9th Dec. 1960 aged 54. And Sir Richard Wilmot Onslow Baron Dearly beloved husband of Mary Lady Onslow Died 14th July 1963 aged 63. Hengar Mansion in St. Tudy, Bodmin was owned by the Onslow family.

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