The Descendants of Michael and Jain Clarkson
Michael and Jain Clarkson had seven children.
1. Deborah Wilberforce Clarkson
Twelve months after her parents were married, Michael and Jane's first daughter, Deborah Wilberforce Clarkson was born on the Peninsula Farm, on the 8th of November 1834. Deborah was baptised, in Perth, on the 21st of November 1834.
During early 1836, parents Michael & Jane Clarkson and their daughter Deborah moved over the hills to the south Northam grant 'Wilberforce' on the upper reaches of the Avon River. Michael's father Barnard Clarkson senior accompanied them. Michael built a mud and brick cottage on the side of a hill above the Avon River on the property. He sank a well near the cottage and planted vines and fig trees. Deborah was two years old when her brother Barnard Clarkson [2.] was born, and she was eleven years old when young brother Michael Thomas Clarkson died aged 4 years old at Toodyay.
Deborah grew up on Wilberforce, Newcastle. Her education is unknown.
Deborah grew up on Wilberforce, Newcastle. Her education is unknown.
Deborah became the second wife of the widower, and Toodyay's resident Magistrate, Alfred Durlacher (Durlatchev?) (born during 1822, in London, England). They were married on the 1st of October 1864, at Newcastle. (Marriage Reg. 2198/1864)
It was Alfred's second marriage following the death of his first 24-year-old wife, Christina Durlacher (nee Slade, born UK), during December 1860, in Geraldton. They had been married seven years (Marriage Reg. Toodyay: 494/1853). |
There were three surviving children from the earlier marriage. Alfred Frederick (b. 1854), Elenor Elizabeth (b. 1856), and John Slade Durlacher (b. 1859). Therefore, Deborah took on a family aged 10 years, 8 years, and 5 years old as well as Alfred.
Deborah and Alfred then went on and had three children:
Deborah and Alfred then went on and had three children:
1.1 Lewis Clarkson Durlacher was born during 1865, in Toodyay (Newcastle). (Birth Reg. No. 8641/1865)
The year after his parents were married.
Lewis is likely to have moved to Champion Bay with his parents as a small child.
Lewis Clarkson Durlacher died in March 1899, after having accidently shot himself with a double-barrelled gun while
on a boat, at Sharks Bay, aged just 34 years. (Death Reg. 176/1889)
The year after his parents were married.
Lewis is likely to have moved to Champion Bay with his parents as a small child.
Lewis Clarkson Durlacher died in March 1899, after having accidently shot himself with a double-barrelled gun while
on a boat, at Sharks Bay, aged just 34 years. (Death Reg. 176/1889)
- "Victorian Express (Geraldton, WA: 1878 - 1894), Saturday 23 March 1889, page 2 SHARKS BAY, NEWS.
- The death by accidental shooting of Mr. Lewis Durlacher has created profound regret in the bay. Genial, kindhearted, and energetic he was very popular, and his loss is greatly felt by all. He was life and soul of the cricket and yacht clubs and I fear that now our annual meetings will not be anyway near the usual mark. I understand a subscription is on foot to place a memorial over his grave."
1.2 Janet Drummond Durlacher was born on the 22nd of April 1868, at Champion Bay. (Birth Reg. 10760/1868)
Janet married John Leighton Nanson (who was born on the 22nd of September 1863, in Cumberland, England).
They were married on Saturday, the 8th of October 1887, in St. John's Church, Fremantle. (Marriage Reg. Fremantle: 246/1887)
Janet Nanson became a journalist, from the time when her husband was associate editor of the 'West Australian' newspaper.
As 'Sigma' she was Perth's first social writer and the original 'Aunt Mary' of the 'Western Mail, Harper and Hackett's Weekly'
for country people.
Janet and John had two children:
1.2.1 Deborah Caroline Nanson was born in Beaufort Street, Perth, on the 9th of October 1892. (Birth Reg.1894/1892)
She was taken to England, by her mother Janet, for her education.
Deborah married George Relph (a stage Actor) on the 25th of May 1912.
The ceremony took place at St. Mary's, Broadway, New York City (where Mr. Relph was fulfilling engagements)
and the young couple spending the summer vacation on Lake George.
Deborah and George had a son:
1.2.1.1 Michael Leighton George Relfe was born on the 15th of February 1915, in Dorset.
He became an Artist. Then he had a good position with the Gaumont Film Company.
Michael became a stage designer and art director.
From 1971 to 1976, he was the chairman of the 'Film Producers Association of Great Britain'.
Michael Leighton Relfe died on the 30th of September 2004 aged 89, in England.
Deborah and George divorced in October 1922, on the grounds of her misconduct with a Rowland Harker.
Deborah Relph died on the 8th of November 1969, at the age of 77, in Hertfordshire, England.
1.2.2 John Lewis Leighton Nanson was born during 1897, in Perth. (Perth Birth Reg. 3025/1897)
John Lewis Leighton Nanson died as a baby two years later, on Sunday, the 29th of October 1899,
at Havelock Street, in Perth. (Death Reg. Municipality of Perth:1959/1899)
Janet's husband, John Leighton Nanson died on the 29th of February 1916, in Dorset.
After his death, and then for 20 years, Mrs. Nanson had been living in England and spent altogether five years in
travelling, living alternately in Perth and London, where her daughter was an actress.
Janet Drummond Durlacher (nee Clarkson) died during December 1943, in Hay Street, West Perth. She was 75 years old.
(Death Reg. Perth: 102715/1943).
She was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery on the 16th of December 1943.
Janet married John Leighton Nanson (who was born on the 22nd of September 1863, in Cumberland, England).
They were married on Saturday, the 8th of October 1887, in St. John's Church, Fremantle. (Marriage Reg. Fremantle: 246/1887)
Janet Nanson became a journalist, from the time when her husband was associate editor of the 'West Australian' newspaper.
As 'Sigma' she was Perth's first social writer and the original 'Aunt Mary' of the 'Western Mail, Harper and Hackett's Weekly'
for country people.
Janet and John had two children:
1.2.1 Deborah Caroline Nanson was born in Beaufort Street, Perth, on the 9th of October 1892. (Birth Reg.1894/1892)
She was taken to England, by her mother Janet, for her education.
Deborah married George Relph (a stage Actor) on the 25th of May 1912.
The ceremony took place at St. Mary's, Broadway, New York City (where Mr. Relph was fulfilling engagements)
and the young couple spending the summer vacation on Lake George.
Deborah and George had a son:
1.2.1.1 Michael Leighton George Relfe was born on the 15th of February 1915, in Dorset.
He became an Artist. Then he had a good position with the Gaumont Film Company.
Michael became a stage designer and art director.
From 1971 to 1976, he was the chairman of the 'Film Producers Association of Great Britain'.
Michael Leighton Relfe died on the 30th of September 2004 aged 89, in England.
Deborah and George divorced in October 1922, on the grounds of her misconduct with a Rowland Harker.
Deborah Relph died on the 8th of November 1969, at the age of 77, in Hertfordshire, England.
1.2.2 John Lewis Leighton Nanson was born during 1897, in Perth. (Perth Birth Reg. 3025/1897)
John Lewis Leighton Nanson died as a baby two years later, on Sunday, the 29th of October 1899,
at Havelock Street, in Perth. (Death Reg. Municipality of Perth:1959/1899)
Janet's husband, John Leighton Nanson died on the 29th of February 1916, in Dorset.
After his death, and then for 20 years, Mrs. Nanson had been living in England and spent altogether five years in
travelling, living alternately in Perth and London, where her daughter was an actress.
Janet Drummond Durlacher (nee Clarkson) died during December 1943, in Hay Street, West Perth. She was 75 years old.
(Death Reg. Perth: 102715/1943).
She was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery on the 16th of December 1943.
1.3 Miriam Dorothy "Doris" Durlacher was born on the 14th of March 1870, at 'White Peak Station' near Geraldton, shortly after her father's death. (Birth Reg. Victoria District: 12230/1870) 'White Peak Station', also known as 'White Peak Homestead', is a property situated in the Shire of Chapman Valley approximately 16 kilometres (10 mi) north-northeast of Geraldton. The 'White Peak Homestead' was one of the five original pastoral leases established in the region. It was settled by John Drummond, a pioneer pastoralist.
When still a small girl, Miriam went with her mother, and her sister Janet, to Fremantle for their education and resided there many years. Later, they went to Perth to live and soon after she left school, Miss Durlacher started a school for small children in Adelaide-terrace. Some years later, her mother and Miriam went to live at Toodyay (then Newcastle).
Miriam never married. While living at Toodyay, Miriam took up nursing, her special branch of that profession being midwifery. Her skill as a nurse soon became known far and wide. It was her proud boast that she had brought 190 babies into the world and only lost one.
Miriam Dorothy Durlacher died on the 10th of May 1942, at West Perth, aged 72 years at a private hospital, where she had been a patient for more than 18 months. (Death Reg. Perth: 100956/1942). Her body was buried at Karrakatta.
When still a small girl, Miriam went with her mother, and her sister Janet, to Fremantle for their education and resided there many years. Later, they went to Perth to live and soon after she left school, Miss Durlacher started a school for small children in Adelaide-terrace. Some years later, her mother and Miriam went to live at Toodyay (then Newcastle).
Miriam never married. While living at Toodyay, Miriam took up nursing, her special branch of that profession being midwifery. Her skill as a nurse soon became known far and wide. It was her proud boast that she had brought 190 babies into the world and only lost one.
Miriam Dorothy Durlacher died on the 10th of May 1942, at West Perth, aged 72 years at a private hospital, where she had been a patient for more than 18 months. (Death Reg. Perth: 100956/1942). Her body was buried at Karrakatta.
Alfred was to become the Resident Magistrate and Collector of Customs at Geraldton from 1865, for a time, and this was where Alfred died. On the Monday, the 15th of November 1869, Deborah, lost her husband Alfred Durlacher in a suspected suicide, in Geraldton, aged 48 years. (Death Reg. Victoria District: 4421/1869) There was to be a subsequent Government enquiry into the embezzlement of revenue monies. Deborah was five months pregnant at the time. She gave birth to daughter Miriam Dorothy Durlacher [1.3] on the 14th of March 1870, at White Peak Station, near Geraldton. Deborah and children were later to return to Toodyay to live.
Deborah Wilberforce Durlacher (nee Clarkson) died on the 28th of March 1918, at her home in Harper Street, Toodyay, aged 83 years from heart failure. "About mid-day on Thursday a neighbour called at the residence of the deceased lady and found her upon the floor, life being extinct". She was buried in the Toodyay, old Newcastle, Public Cemetery. Three sons and four daughters survived her.
Deborah Wilberforce Durlacher (nee Clarkson) died on the 28th of March 1918, at her home in Harper Street, Toodyay, aged 83 years from heart failure. "About mid-day on Thursday a neighbour called at the residence of the deceased lady and found her upon the floor, life being extinct". She was buried in the Toodyay, old Newcastle, Public Cemetery. Three sons and four daughters survived her.
2. Barnard Drummond Clarkson
Jane and Michael's first son, Barnard Drummond Clarkson was born on Wilberforce, near York, on the 11th of December 1836. Barnard was baptised, in Perth, on the 16th of March 1837, with the same first name as his grandfather, and his great grandfather.
Barnard was three years old when his younger brother Michael Thomas Clarkson [4.] was born in 1841. Michael was to die, aged 4 years old in May 1845, when Barnard was nine years old.
Barnard was three years old when his younger brother Michael Thomas Clarkson [4.] was born in 1841. Michael was to die, aged 4 years old in May 1845, when Barnard was nine years old.
Barnard was educated at Guildford and was to become a well-known explorer. As a 25-year-old, during 1861, he was a member of parties including brothers Andrew & Charles Dempster exploring north-east of Northam and the Kimberleys and then exploring Eucla in 1864.
In December 1865, Barnard was at Mt. Anderson and trying to find who killed two of his cattle that were grazing near the old Toodyay townsite.
In December 1865, Barnard was at Mt. Anderson and trying to find who killed two of his cattle that were grazing near the old Toodyay townsite.
In 1867, Barnard was appointed a Justice of the Peace.
Barnard then married, on the 14th of March 1867, Isabella Julia Lukin. (born on the 14th of June 1849, in Toodyay) the fourth daughter of the late Lionel Lukin, (born 1802, UK) of Deepdale, Toodyay, and Jane Sarah Lukin (nee Cruickshank. Born 1817, UK). Barnard and Isabella were married on the 'Hawthornden' property then owned by the James Drummond. |
Following their marriage in 1867, Barnard and Isabella moved north and began managing "Oakabella Station" 20km south of Northampton, for Isabella's uncle James Drummond. The original 20,230-hectare (50,000 acres) Oakabella pastoral lease was taken up by James Drummond in the mid 1850s. The homestead was built 10 years before the development of its closest neighbouring town of Northampton.
In 1871, the couple leased "Mt. Anderson" near Toodyay, from the Andersons, (who left for Tasmania) later buying the property. Alexander Anderson's original grant in 1832, in the Avon Valley was changed to 'Mt Anderson' in 1836. Some members of his large family went to Tasmania while he stayed to organise his grants before leaving his neighbour James Drummond Jnr. as agent for the land in 1837.
Barnard and Isabella had ten children:
2.1 Edward Ellis Clarkson was born during early 1867 (the year his parents married), at Mt Anderson, near Toodyay.
(Birth Reg. Victoria District 12229/1870) He was then taken to Champion Bay.
Edward Ellis Clarkson died, as a baby, later that year on the 22 April 1867, north at 'Oakabella Station' near Champion Bay.
In 1871, the couple leased "Mt. Anderson" near Toodyay, from the Andersons, (who left for Tasmania) later buying the property. Alexander Anderson's original grant in 1832, in the Avon Valley was changed to 'Mt Anderson' in 1836. Some members of his large family went to Tasmania while he stayed to organise his grants before leaving his neighbour James Drummond Jnr. as agent for the land in 1837.
Barnard and Isabella had ten children:
2.1 Edward Ellis Clarkson was born during early 1867 (the year his parents married), at Mt Anderson, near Toodyay.
(Birth Reg. Victoria District 12229/1870) He was then taken to Champion Bay.
Edward Ellis Clarkson died, as a baby, later that year on the 22 April 1867, north at 'Oakabella Station' near Champion Bay.
2.2 Barnard Lional Clarkson was born on the 9th of May 1868, at 'Oakabella', Champion Bay. (Birth Reg. Victoria District 10761/1868)
He became a farmer.
At 30 years old, he married Ellen Maud Dempster. Ellen had been born on the 3rd of July 1879 in Buckland. (Reg.19945/1879)
Ellen was the eldest daughter of William Simon Dempster (Born 1844) and Maude Sweeting (Born 1861).
They were married on the 21st of September 1898, at St John's Church, Northam, by Canon Sweeting (the grandfather of the bride),
assisted by the Rev. E. S. Clairs.
Barnard and Ellen had eight children:
2.2.1 Winifred Isabella Clarkson was born on the 27th of June 1899, in Toodyay, the year after her parents were married.
On the 14th of October 1925, Winifred married Edward James Maurice Drake-Brockman.
(born on the 6th of November 1895, to George Dudley Drake-Brockman and Amy Kate Witfield).
The couple were married at St. Stephens Church, Toodyay. (Marriage Reg. Northam: 4900102/1925).
They went on to live at Beechborough, Northam.
Winifred and Edward had two children together:
2.2.1.1 Dudley Colin Drake-Brockman was born on the 22nd of July 1926, in Northam.
He lived at Ballidu.
Dudley married Judith Royal House (born 1931) on the 15th of October 1952, in St Andrews
Church, Katanning. (Marriage Ref: 84/1952). The reception was held at Ripplemead, Kojonup.
Judith was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. M. B. House, of Ripplemead, Kojonup,
They had five children together:
2.2.1.1.1 Michael Maurice Drake-Brockman.
Michael arried Judith Anne Scharf in 1985.
2.2.1.1.2 Jennifer Mary Drake-Brockman.
Jennifer married Edward Benjamin Althan in 1976.
2.2.1.1.3 Frederick Colin Drake-Brockman was born during 1957.
Frederick Colin Drake-Brockman died in Judith Royall House, Northam, during 1977.
2.2.1.1.4 Katherine Royall Drake-Brockman.
Katherine married Robert William Patterson in 1978.
2.2.1.1.5 Sara Ruth Drake-Brockman.
Sara married Peter Lloyd Robinson in 1984 and had two children.
Dudley Colin Drake-Brockman died on the 24th of August 1999, in Northam at the age of 73,
He was buried in Northam.
2.2.1.2 Lorna Mary Drake-Brockman was born in 1930.
She was living at Beechborough, Northam, by 1952.
Lorna married Richard Herbert Rose (born 1911)
They were married on Friday, the 3rd of October 1952, in St Marys Church, West Perth.
(Marriage Ref. No. 2468/1952).
Richard was the son of Mrs. Rose and the late Mr. J. C. Rose, of Wilgarup, Bridgetown.
Among the guests at the reception at Tintern Lodge were the bride's great-grandmother,
Mrs. Maud Dempster, and her grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Clarkson.
Lorna and Richard had two children:
2.2.1.2.1 Richard Phillip Rose.
Richard married during 1985, Judy McKendry, and had two children.
2.2.1.2.2 Robert Charles Rose.
Robert married Linda Maree Britten-Jones, in 1980, and had two children.
Edward Drake-Brockman died on the 24th of April 1956, in Northam.
(Death Reg. Northam: 4900051/1956). Buried at Northam Cemetery.
Winifred Isabella Drake-Brockman (nee Clarkson) died, many years later aged 100 years, on the 3rd of June 2000,
at Northam. Buried at the Northam Cemetary.
2.2.2 Maud Clarkson was born during 1901, in Newcastle. (Birth Reg. 5305/1901)
Her 33-year-old father Barnard had just become the Toodyay Road Board Chairman.
The 25-year-old Maud married Angus John Cooke (born in 1898).
They were married on the 3rd of February 1926, in St Stephen's Church, Toodyay.
Angus was the eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cooke, of Grass Valley.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mason, of Toodyay.
The couple had a overseas honeymoon in Ceylon.
Maud and Angus had five children:
2.2.2.1 Barbara Ann Cooke was born in 1926. She grew up in Grass Valley.
Barbara married, on Saturday 4th of July 1948, John Reginald William Bushell.
They were married at St. John's Church, in Northam.
The officiating clergyman was the Rev. L. Bothamley.
John was the eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Bushell of "Trelawney", near Northam.
After the ceremony a reception was held at the Northam lesser hall, with upwards of 200 guests.
They settled in the Flat Rock, Broomhill district.
2.2.2.1.1 Daughter Bushell born on the 19th of November 1949, in the St John of God Hospital, Northam.
Barbara Ann Bushell (nee Cooke) has died.
2.2.2.2 Judith Maud Cooke was born during 1929.
The 19-year-old Judy was a bridesmaid at her sister Barbara's wedding to John Bushell in July 1948.
She became a Nurse.
Judith married twice.
Judith firstly married John Anderson of Palomar, Broomhill.
Their wedding was in at St. John's Church of England, Northam, on Saturday, 10th of January 1953.
The reception was held at "Carami," on Newcastle Road, the home of the bride's grandmother,
Mrs. Frank W. Cooke.
Judith and John had four children.
2.2.2.2.1
Judith has died.
2.2.2.3 John Barnard Cooke was born in 1930.
John married Annie Bushell on Friday the 18th of September 1954.
Annie was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Bushell, of "Trelawney," Northam.
Annie was also the younger sister of John Bushell, who had six years earlier,
married John Barnard Cooke's older sister Barbara, in July 1948.
The ceremony was held at St. John's Church, Northam and was conducted by Archdeacon L. Bothamley.
The reception for 250 guests was held in the Town Hall.
The chairman at the wedding breakfast was the Archdeacon and Mr. Charles Court, M.L.A., proposed
the toast to Anne and John.
John and Annie had three children.
John Barnard Cooke has died.
2.2.2.4 Robert Campbell Cooke born in 1932.
The 22-year-old Robert was older brother John Cooke's best man when he married Annie Bushell in
September 1954.
Robert married in 1964. They had three children.
Robert Campbell Cooke has died.
2.2.2.5 Elizabeth Margaret Cooke was born in 1934. Elizabeth attended Hale School and became a Prefect.
She became a nurse at the Princes Margaret Hospital, in Perth.
The 19-year-old Elizabeth was a bridesmaid at her sister Judith's wedding to John in January 1953.
The 20-year-old Elizabeth was a bridesmaid at her brother John's wedding to Annie in September 1954.
Elizabeth married in 1957. They had three children.
Elizabeth died during 2000.
Angus John Cooke, of Grass Valley, died at Royal Perth Hospital, on the 17th of November 1953, after a short illness.
Maud Cooke (nee Clarkson) died on the 13th of November 1997, aged 95 years.
Her body was buried in the Northam Cemetery.
2.2.3 Barbara May Clarkson was born during 1902 in Toodyay. (Birth Reg. 5816/1902)
Barbara was a bridesmaid at the older sister Maud's [2.2.2] wedding in February 1926.
She was living with her parents at 'Fogathorpe', Toodyay.
Barbara married Norman William Roe (born 1903) on the 24th of January 1929, in St John's Church, Northam.
Norman was the second son of Mr. & Mrs. Frederick William Roe, of "Springfield," Northam.
They had two children together:
2.2.3.1 Ian Drummond Roe was born during 1932.
Ian married Jill Nelson during 1960, in the Swan District.
They had two children.
2.2.3.1.1
2.2.3.1.2
Ian Drumond Roe died during 2017.
2.2.3.2 Norman J. Drummond Roe was born in 1943.
Norman married Anne E. Cockburn Salmon in 1969.
They had four children.
Norman William Roe died at Northam during 1980, aged 76 years. (Death Reg. Northam: 4900013/1980)
Barbara May Roe (nee Clarkson) died during 2001.
2.2.4 Jean Mary Clarkson was born on the 18th of March 1904, in Toodyay. (Birth Reg. 6613/1904)
On Monday, the 6th of September 1926, Jean married Henry Frank Cooke (born 1900, in Northam).
(Marriage Reg. Northam: 4900084/1926)
Henry was the son of Frank Vaughan Cooke, of Grass Valley. They were married at St. Stephen's Church. Toodyay.
Jean and Henry had four children:
2.2.4.1 Frank Malcolm Cooke was born during 1929. Frank attended Hale School and University.
He celebrated his 21st birthday at the Esplanade Hotel, Guildford, in March 1950, with 150 guests.
Frank was a groomsman when Simon Keogh married Frank's sister Beatrice, in 1951.
2.2.4.2 Beatrice "Bea" Ellen Cooke. was born on the 21st of June 1930, in Northam.
Beatrice married Simon Keogh of Byro Station, Mullewa, on the 12th of September 1951,
at the Guildford Grammar Chapel.
The Anglican Archbishop of Perth (Dr. R. W. H. Moline) officiated.
More than 150 guests attended a reception at the Esplanade Hotel.
Beatrice and Simon had one son.
2.2.4.2.1 Keogh.
Beatrice Ellen Keogh (nee Cooke) died on the 15th of May 2006, in Perth, at the age of 75.
Body was buried in Northam.
2.2.4.3 Ann Campbell Cooke.
2.2.4.4 Richard Henry Cooke.
Jean and Henry went on to live at Hagby, in Tammin during the 1950s.
Jean Mary Cooke (nee Clarkson) died during 1990, in Cottesloe. (Death Reg. Perth: 100179/1991)
Her body was buried in St. Saviours Church Cemetery, Katrine, Northam.
Henry Frank Cooke had died in 1973, in Shenton Park. (Death Reg. Perth: 100797/1973) Also buried at Northam.
2.2.5 William Barnard Dempster Clarkson was born during 1906, in Newcastle. (Birth Reg. Northam: 4900236/1906)
William married Florence Manley (born 1900).
No children.
William Barnard Clarkson died aged 58 years, during 1963, in Perth. (Death Reg. Perth: 102581/1965)
His wife, Florance Clarkson (nee Manley) survived him until 1989, and died in Midland, aged 85 years.
(Death Reg. Swan: 6100077/1989)
2.2.6 Deborah Wilberforce Clarkson was born during 1908, in Newcastle. (Birth Reg. Northam: 4900245/1908)
On the 20th of August 1930, the 22-year-old Deborah, married the 26-year-old Read Giffard Parker.
Read had been born in 1904, the second son to Edward Giffard Parker and Evelyn Emily Bramwell of "Wilberforce". They were married in St John's Church, Northam (Marriage Reg. Northam: 4900102/1930)
5-year-old Cousin Barbara Ann Cooke [2.2.2.1] was a maid of honour.
The reception was held in the Parish Hall with over 100 guests.
Deborah and Read had two children:
2.2.6.1 Jennifer Anne Parker.
2.2.6.2 Jill Evalyn Parker. Married twice.
Deborah Wilberforce Parker (nee Clarkson) died during 1975, in Northam. (Death Reg. Northam: 4900102/1975)
Read Gifford Parker died during 1982, in Northam. (Death Reg. Northam: 4900097/1982)
2.2.7 Betty Clarkson was born during 1911, in Toodyay. (Birth Reg. Northam: 4900302/1911)
Betty was a bridesmaid at her older sister Barbara's wedding in January 1929 and also a bridesmaid at her younger
sister Ann's wedding to Lucius, in Mt Lawley, during February 1941.
On the 26th of February 1942, Betty married Harry "Paddy" Hartley Williams (born during 1913, in York.)
They were married in the Anglican Church, Albany. (Marriage Reg. Plantagenet: 5400025/1942)
Harry was the eldest son of Algeric Eric Hartley Williams of Kendenup,
They had two children:
2.2.7.1 Carolyn Williams was born during 1943.
Carolyn married Thomas Simpson Clapin in 1967.
They had three children.
2.2.7.2 David Williams was born in 1946.
David married Elizabeth Carter during 1972 and had three children.
Betty's husband, Harry Hartley Williams died during 1991, in Albany at 77. (Death Reg. Plantagenet: 5400089/1991)
2.2.8 Ann Page Clarkson was born on the 17th of May 1920, in Toodyay. (Birth Reg. Northam: 4900194/1920)
At six years old, Ann was a trail bearer at her sister Jean Clarkson's [2.2.4] marriage during 1926.
On the 24th of February 1941, the 21-year-old Ann married Flying Officer Lucius Windsor Manning.
(Born on the 16th of April 1917, in Peppermint Grove.)
Lucius was the only son of Mr & Mr. Lucius Charles Manning of Peppermint Grove.
Ann and Lucius were married in the Perth College Chapel, Mount Lawley. (Marriage Reg. Perth: 100404/1941).
Archdeacon L. W. Parry performed the ceremony. The reception was held at the Esplanade Hotel.
They moved to Victoria and had three children:
2.2.8.1 Kerryn Juanita Manning.
2.2.8.2 Lucius Anthony Manning.
2.2.8.3 Roderick Lional Manning.
Ann Page Manning (nee Clarkson) died on the 29th of December 2016, in Victoria, at the age of 96,
She was buried in Mansfield Cemetery in Victoria.
Barnard Lional Clarkson inherited the part of the Mt Anderson property called "Froggathorpe" when his father sub-divided
Mt Anderson. Foggarthorpe had an area of 2,490 acres with a residence of 17 rooms.
In the old days, accommodation was provided for a schoolroom and tutor.
The property was noted for its Shorthorn cattle, horses, and Berkshire pigs. Then there were sheep, Romney Marsh
crossed with Merino for carcases and wool.
Barnard Lional Clarkson died on the 22nd of August 1940, in the Northam Hospital, aged 72 years old.
(Death Reg. Northam: 4900178/1940) Buried in Anglican section the Northam Cemetery.
His wife, Ellen Maud Clarkson (nee Dempster) died on the 11th of May 1974, in West Perth, aged 94 years.
(Death Reg. Perth: 101593/1973) Buried at Karrakatta Cemetery. (Lawn 5-Wall 5-0020)
He became a farmer.
At 30 years old, he married Ellen Maud Dempster. Ellen had been born on the 3rd of July 1879 in Buckland. (Reg.19945/1879)
Ellen was the eldest daughter of William Simon Dempster (Born 1844) and Maude Sweeting (Born 1861).
They were married on the 21st of September 1898, at St John's Church, Northam, by Canon Sweeting (the grandfather of the bride),
assisted by the Rev. E. S. Clairs.
Barnard and Ellen had eight children:
2.2.1 Winifred Isabella Clarkson was born on the 27th of June 1899, in Toodyay, the year after her parents were married.
On the 14th of October 1925, Winifred married Edward James Maurice Drake-Brockman.
(born on the 6th of November 1895, to George Dudley Drake-Brockman and Amy Kate Witfield).
The couple were married at St. Stephens Church, Toodyay. (Marriage Reg. Northam: 4900102/1925).
They went on to live at Beechborough, Northam.
Winifred and Edward had two children together:
2.2.1.1 Dudley Colin Drake-Brockman was born on the 22nd of July 1926, in Northam.
He lived at Ballidu.
Dudley married Judith Royal House (born 1931) on the 15th of October 1952, in St Andrews
Church, Katanning. (Marriage Ref: 84/1952). The reception was held at Ripplemead, Kojonup.
Judith was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. M. B. House, of Ripplemead, Kojonup,
They had five children together:
2.2.1.1.1 Michael Maurice Drake-Brockman.
Michael arried Judith Anne Scharf in 1985.
2.2.1.1.2 Jennifer Mary Drake-Brockman.
Jennifer married Edward Benjamin Althan in 1976.
2.2.1.1.3 Frederick Colin Drake-Brockman was born during 1957.
Frederick Colin Drake-Brockman died in Judith Royall House, Northam, during 1977.
2.2.1.1.4 Katherine Royall Drake-Brockman.
Katherine married Robert William Patterson in 1978.
2.2.1.1.5 Sara Ruth Drake-Brockman.
Sara married Peter Lloyd Robinson in 1984 and had two children.
Dudley Colin Drake-Brockman died on the 24th of August 1999, in Northam at the age of 73,
He was buried in Northam.
2.2.1.2 Lorna Mary Drake-Brockman was born in 1930.
She was living at Beechborough, Northam, by 1952.
Lorna married Richard Herbert Rose (born 1911)
They were married on Friday, the 3rd of October 1952, in St Marys Church, West Perth.
(Marriage Ref. No. 2468/1952).
Richard was the son of Mrs. Rose and the late Mr. J. C. Rose, of Wilgarup, Bridgetown.
Among the guests at the reception at Tintern Lodge were the bride's great-grandmother,
Mrs. Maud Dempster, and her grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Clarkson.
Lorna and Richard had two children:
2.2.1.2.1 Richard Phillip Rose.
Richard married during 1985, Judy McKendry, and had two children.
2.2.1.2.2 Robert Charles Rose.
Robert married Linda Maree Britten-Jones, in 1980, and had two children.
Edward Drake-Brockman died on the 24th of April 1956, in Northam.
(Death Reg. Northam: 4900051/1956). Buried at Northam Cemetery.
Winifred Isabella Drake-Brockman (nee Clarkson) died, many years later aged 100 years, on the 3rd of June 2000,
at Northam. Buried at the Northam Cemetary.
2.2.2 Maud Clarkson was born during 1901, in Newcastle. (Birth Reg. 5305/1901)
Her 33-year-old father Barnard had just become the Toodyay Road Board Chairman.
The 25-year-old Maud married Angus John Cooke (born in 1898).
They were married on the 3rd of February 1926, in St Stephen's Church, Toodyay.
Angus was the eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cooke, of Grass Valley.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mason, of Toodyay.
The couple had a overseas honeymoon in Ceylon.
Maud and Angus had five children:
2.2.2.1 Barbara Ann Cooke was born in 1926. She grew up in Grass Valley.
Barbara married, on Saturday 4th of July 1948, John Reginald William Bushell.
They were married at St. John's Church, in Northam.
The officiating clergyman was the Rev. L. Bothamley.
John was the eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Bushell of "Trelawney", near Northam.
After the ceremony a reception was held at the Northam lesser hall, with upwards of 200 guests.
They settled in the Flat Rock, Broomhill district.
2.2.2.1.1 Daughter Bushell born on the 19th of November 1949, in the St John of God Hospital, Northam.
Barbara Ann Bushell (nee Cooke) has died.
2.2.2.2 Judith Maud Cooke was born during 1929.
The 19-year-old Judy was a bridesmaid at her sister Barbara's wedding to John Bushell in July 1948.
She became a Nurse.
Judith married twice.
Judith firstly married John Anderson of Palomar, Broomhill.
Their wedding was in at St. John's Church of England, Northam, on Saturday, 10th of January 1953.
The reception was held at "Carami," on Newcastle Road, the home of the bride's grandmother,
Mrs. Frank W. Cooke.
Judith and John had four children.
2.2.2.2.1
Judith has died.
2.2.2.3 John Barnard Cooke was born in 1930.
John married Annie Bushell on Friday the 18th of September 1954.
Annie was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Bushell, of "Trelawney," Northam.
Annie was also the younger sister of John Bushell, who had six years earlier,
married John Barnard Cooke's older sister Barbara, in July 1948.
The ceremony was held at St. John's Church, Northam and was conducted by Archdeacon L. Bothamley.
The reception for 250 guests was held in the Town Hall.
The chairman at the wedding breakfast was the Archdeacon and Mr. Charles Court, M.L.A., proposed
the toast to Anne and John.
John and Annie had three children.
John Barnard Cooke has died.
2.2.2.4 Robert Campbell Cooke born in 1932.
The 22-year-old Robert was older brother John Cooke's best man when he married Annie Bushell in
September 1954.
Robert married in 1964. They had three children.
Robert Campbell Cooke has died.
2.2.2.5 Elizabeth Margaret Cooke was born in 1934. Elizabeth attended Hale School and became a Prefect.
She became a nurse at the Princes Margaret Hospital, in Perth.
The 19-year-old Elizabeth was a bridesmaid at her sister Judith's wedding to John in January 1953.
The 20-year-old Elizabeth was a bridesmaid at her brother John's wedding to Annie in September 1954.
Elizabeth married in 1957. They had three children.
Elizabeth died during 2000.
Angus John Cooke, of Grass Valley, died at Royal Perth Hospital, on the 17th of November 1953, after a short illness.
Maud Cooke (nee Clarkson) died on the 13th of November 1997, aged 95 years.
Her body was buried in the Northam Cemetery.
2.2.3 Barbara May Clarkson was born during 1902 in Toodyay. (Birth Reg. 5816/1902)
Barbara was a bridesmaid at the older sister Maud's [2.2.2] wedding in February 1926.
She was living with her parents at 'Fogathorpe', Toodyay.
Barbara married Norman William Roe (born 1903) on the 24th of January 1929, in St John's Church, Northam.
Norman was the second son of Mr. & Mrs. Frederick William Roe, of "Springfield," Northam.
They had two children together:
2.2.3.1 Ian Drummond Roe was born during 1932.
Ian married Jill Nelson during 1960, in the Swan District.
They had two children.
2.2.3.1.1
2.2.3.1.2
Ian Drumond Roe died during 2017.
2.2.3.2 Norman J. Drummond Roe was born in 1943.
Norman married Anne E. Cockburn Salmon in 1969.
They had four children.
Norman William Roe died at Northam during 1980, aged 76 years. (Death Reg. Northam: 4900013/1980)
Barbara May Roe (nee Clarkson) died during 2001.
2.2.4 Jean Mary Clarkson was born on the 18th of March 1904, in Toodyay. (Birth Reg. 6613/1904)
On Monday, the 6th of September 1926, Jean married Henry Frank Cooke (born 1900, in Northam).
(Marriage Reg. Northam: 4900084/1926)
Henry was the son of Frank Vaughan Cooke, of Grass Valley. They were married at St. Stephen's Church. Toodyay.
Jean and Henry had four children:
2.2.4.1 Frank Malcolm Cooke was born during 1929. Frank attended Hale School and University.
He celebrated his 21st birthday at the Esplanade Hotel, Guildford, in March 1950, with 150 guests.
Frank was a groomsman when Simon Keogh married Frank's sister Beatrice, in 1951.
2.2.4.2 Beatrice "Bea" Ellen Cooke. was born on the 21st of June 1930, in Northam.
Beatrice married Simon Keogh of Byro Station, Mullewa, on the 12th of September 1951,
at the Guildford Grammar Chapel.
The Anglican Archbishop of Perth (Dr. R. W. H. Moline) officiated.
More than 150 guests attended a reception at the Esplanade Hotel.
Beatrice and Simon had one son.
2.2.4.2.1 Keogh.
Beatrice Ellen Keogh (nee Cooke) died on the 15th of May 2006, in Perth, at the age of 75.
Body was buried in Northam.
2.2.4.3 Ann Campbell Cooke.
2.2.4.4 Richard Henry Cooke.
Jean and Henry went on to live at Hagby, in Tammin during the 1950s.
Jean Mary Cooke (nee Clarkson) died during 1990, in Cottesloe. (Death Reg. Perth: 100179/1991)
Her body was buried in St. Saviours Church Cemetery, Katrine, Northam.
Henry Frank Cooke had died in 1973, in Shenton Park. (Death Reg. Perth: 100797/1973) Also buried at Northam.
2.2.5 William Barnard Dempster Clarkson was born during 1906, in Newcastle. (Birth Reg. Northam: 4900236/1906)
William married Florence Manley (born 1900).
No children.
William Barnard Clarkson died aged 58 years, during 1963, in Perth. (Death Reg. Perth: 102581/1965)
His wife, Florance Clarkson (nee Manley) survived him until 1989, and died in Midland, aged 85 years.
(Death Reg. Swan: 6100077/1989)
2.2.6 Deborah Wilberforce Clarkson was born during 1908, in Newcastle. (Birth Reg. Northam: 4900245/1908)
On the 20th of August 1930, the 22-year-old Deborah, married the 26-year-old Read Giffard Parker.
Read had been born in 1904, the second son to Edward Giffard Parker and Evelyn Emily Bramwell of "Wilberforce". They were married in St John's Church, Northam (Marriage Reg. Northam: 4900102/1930)
5-year-old Cousin Barbara Ann Cooke [2.2.2.1] was a maid of honour.
The reception was held in the Parish Hall with over 100 guests.
Deborah and Read had two children:
2.2.6.1 Jennifer Anne Parker.
2.2.6.2 Jill Evalyn Parker. Married twice.
Deborah Wilberforce Parker (nee Clarkson) died during 1975, in Northam. (Death Reg. Northam: 4900102/1975)
Read Gifford Parker died during 1982, in Northam. (Death Reg. Northam: 4900097/1982)
2.2.7 Betty Clarkson was born during 1911, in Toodyay. (Birth Reg. Northam: 4900302/1911)
Betty was a bridesmaid at her older sister Barbara's wedding in January 1929 and also a bridesmaid at her younger
sister Ann's wedding to Lucius, in Mt Lawley, during February 1941.
On the 26th of February 1942, Betty married Harry "Paddy" Hartley Williams (born during 1913, in York.)
They were married in the Anglican Church, Albany. (Marriage Reg. Plantagenet: 5400025/1942)
Harry was the eldest son of Algeric Eric Hartley Williams of Kendenup,
They had two children:
2.2.7.1 Carolyn Williams was born during 1943.
Carolyn married Thomas Simpson Clapin in 1967.
They had three children.
2.2.7.2 David Williams was born in 1946.
David married Elizabeth Carter during 1972 and had three children.
Betty's husband, Harry Hartley Williams died during 1991, in Albany at 77. (Death Reg. Plantagenet: 5400089/1991)
2.2.8 Ann Page Clarkson was born on the 17th of May 1920, in Toodyay. (Birth Reg. Northam: 4900194/1920)
At six years old, Ann was a trail bearer at her sister Jean Clarkson's [2.2.4] marriage during 1926.
On the 24th of February 1941, the 21-year-old Ann married Flying Officer Lucius Windsor Manning.
(Born on the 16th of April 1917, in Peppermint Grove.)
Lucius was the only son of Mr & Mr. Lucius Charles Manning of Peppermint Grove.
Ann and Lucius were married in the Perth College Chapel, Mount Lawley. (Marriage Reg. Perth: 100404/1941).
Archdeacon L. W. Parry performed the ceremony. The reception was held at the Esplanade Hotel.
They moved to Victoria and had three children:
2.2.8.1 Kerryn Juanita Manning.
2.2.8.2 Lucius Anthony Manning.
2.2.8.3 Roderick Lional Manning.
Ann Page Manning (nee Clarkson) died on the 29th of December 2016, in Victoria, at the age of 96,
She was buried in Mansfield Cemetery in Victoria.
Barnard Lional Clarkson inherited the part of the Mt Anderson property called "Froggathorpe" when his father sub-divided
Mt Anderson. Foggarthorpe had an area of 2,490 acres with a residence of 17 rooms.
In the old days, accommodation was provided for a schoolroom and tutor.
The property was noted for its Shorthorn cattle, horses, and Berkshire pigs. Then there were sheep, Romney Marsh
crossed with Merino for carcases and wool.
Barnard Lional Clarkson died on the 22nd of August 1940, in the Northam Hospital, aged 72 years old.
(Death Reg. Northam: 4900178/1940) Buried in Anglican section the Northam Cemetery.
His wife, Ellen Maud Clarkson (nee Dempster) died on the 11th of May 1974, in West Perth, aged 94 years.
(Death Reg. Perth: 101593/1973) Buried at Karrakatta Cemetery. (Lawn 5-Wall 5-0020)
2.3 Henry Wilberforce Clarkson was born during 1872, at Mt. Anderson, near Toodyay. (Birth Reg. Toodyay: 14008/1872)
Henry enlisted (Service Number: 6) as a Private, in the 2nd Western Australian Mounted Infantry after the South African Republic
and the Orange Free State declared war on Great Britain. He served, in South Africa.
Henry became a Corporal on the 3rd of March 1900, and a Sergeant on the 15th of March 1901.
He was Mentioned in Despatches on the 2nd of April 1901, as a member of the Australian Bushmen's Contingent.
The 2nd Western Australian Mounted Infantry had an original strength of 103 members. They had a sub-unit of one mounted rifle
squadron and, briefly, one machine-gun crew. Their Commanding officer was Major H. L. Pilkington then Captain S. Harris.
The unit embarked for South Africa on the 3rd of February 1900 aboard the Surrey. The Unit served from March to November 1900
in north-west Cape Colony, Free State, and east Transvaal; some of contingent as part of the Australian Mounted Infantry Brigade
from November 1900 to March 1901. Fatal casualties: none.
Henry returned safely to Australia in April 1901. Sergeant H.W. Clarkson was met by a huge crowd when he arrived back in
Newcastle (Toodyay) by train, on the 22nd of April. A large celebration was held at the Oddfellow's Hall that night.
Henry married Emma Isabel Phillips. Emma had been born during 1882, in Toodyay.
Emma was the second daughter of John Hugh Phillips and Laurer Ann Lukin of 'Cullem Hall'.
Henry and Emma were married on the 21st of February 1905, at St. Phillip's Church, Culham. (Marriage Reg. Newcastle:1974/1905)
They had three children:
2.3.1 John Wilberforce Clarkson was born on the 21st of October 1906, in Newcastle. (Birth Reg. Northam: 4900289/1906)
In 1947, John married Patricia Pole Phillips (born on the 5th of July 1917, in Mount Lawley.
Patricia was the daughter of John Cunliffe Phillips (born 1884) and Rachel Frances Ferguson, born 1883).
John and Patricia were married in Perth. They then lived in Waneroo for a time before moving to Claremont.
They had two children:
2.3.1.1 Susan Wilberforce Clarkson was born in 1952.
2.3.1.2 Ann Wilberforce Clarkson was born in 1956.
Ann married Edward John Laurence (born 1940) during 1983.
They had three children:
2.3.1.2.1 Alexander John Laurence.
2.3.1.2.2 Victoria Anne Laurence.
2.3.1.2.3 Rebecca Louise Laurence.
John Wilberforce Clarkson died on the 4th of April 1959, in Claremont, at the age of 52 years.
(Death Reg. Perth: 100839/1959) Buried at Toodyay.
Widow Patricia Pole Clarkson (nee Phillips) died on the 30th of April 2007, in Hamilton Hill.
Buried in the Toodyay Cemetary.
2.3.2 Isobel Wilberforce Clarkson was born on the 11th of July 1911, in Toodyay. (Birth Reg. Northam: 4900256/1911)
Isobel was 14 years old when her father Henry died.
Isobel did not marry.
Isobel is reported to have lived in Cottesloe, during 1963, and then in Peppermint Grove, in 1980.
Isobel Wilberforce Clarkson died on the 30th of June 1990, at the age of 78 years. Buried at Toodyay.
Henry enlisted (Service Number: 6) as a Private, in the 2nd Western Australian Mounted Infantry after the South African Republic
and the Orange Free State declared war on Great Britain. He served, in South Africa.
Henry became a Corporal on the 3rd of March 1900, and a Sergeant on the 15th of March 1901.
He was Mentioned in Despatches on the 2nd of April 1901, as a member of the Australian Bushmen's Contingent.
The 2nd Western Australian Mounted Infantry had an original strength of 103 members. They had a sub-unit of one mounted rifle
squadron and, briefly, one machine-gun crew. Their Commanding officer was Major H. L. Pilkington then Captain S. Harris.
The unit embarked for South Africa on the 3rd of February 1900 aboard the Surrey. The Unit served from March to November 1900
in north-west Cape Colony, Free State, and east Transvaal; some of contingent as part of the Australian Mounted Infantry Brigade
from November 1900 to March 1901. Fatal casualties: none.
Henry returned safely to Australia in April 1901. Sergeant H.W. Clarkson was met by a huge crowd when he arrived back in
Newcastle (Toodyay) by train, on the 22nd of April. A large celebration was held at the Oddfellow's Hall that night.
Henry married Emma Isabel Phillips. Emma had been born during 1882, in Toodyay.
Emma was the second daughter of John Hugh Phillips and Laurer Ann Lukin of 'Cullem Hall'.
Henry and Emma were married on the 21st of February 1905, at St. Phillip's Church, Culham. (Marriage Reg. Newcastle:1974/1905)
They had three children:
2.3.1 John Wilberforce Clarkson was born on the 21st of October 1906, in Newcastle. (Birth Reg. Northam: 4900289/1906)
In 1947, John married Patricia Pole Phillips (born on the 5th of July 1917, in Mount Lawley.
Patricia was the daughter of John Cunliffe Phillips (born 1884) and Rachel Frances Ferguson, born 1883).
John and Patricia were married in Perth. They then lived in Waneroo for a time before moving to Claremont.
They had two children:
2.3.1.1 Susan Wilberforce Clarkson was born in 1952.
2.3.1.2 Ann Wilberforce Clarkson was born in 1956.
Ann married Edward John Laurence (born 1940) during 1983.
They had three children:
2.3.1.2.1 Alexander John Laurence.
2.3.1.2.2 Victoria Anne Laurence.
2.3.1.2.3 Rebecca Louise Laurence.
John Wilberforce Clarkson died on the 4th of April 1959, in Claremont, at the age of 52 years.
(Death Reg. Perth: 100839/1959) Buried at Toodyay.
Widow Patricia Pole Clarkson (nee Phillips) died on the 30th of April 2007, in Hamilton Hill.
Buried in the Toodyay Cemetary.
2.3.2 Isobel Wilberforce Clarkson was born on the 11th of July 1911, in Toodyay. (Birth Reg. Northam: 4900256/1911)
Isobel was 14 years old when her father Henry died.
Isobel did not marry.
Isobel is reported to have lived in Cottesloe, during 1963, and then in Peppermint Grove, in 1980.
Isobel Wilberforce Clarkson died on the 30th of June 1990, at the age of 78 years. Buried at Toodyay.
2.3.3 Peter Wilberforce Clarkson was born on the 18th of October 1923, in Toodyay.
Peter was 2 years old when his father Henry died. Peter became a Bank Clerk and lived in 11 Vale Road, Mt. Lawley, with his widowed mother Emma Clarkson. Peter joined the RAAF in 1943, as a Pilot Officer, with the Service No. 427499. He attained the rank of Flying Officer. Peter Wilberforce Clarkson died along with his Navigator, following a crash in the morning of the 27th of January 1945, while flying a Ventura PVI A59-56 aircraft, with No.13 Squadron. They were conducting gunnery practice near Gove, Northern Territory. He died the next day at the age of 21 years. He was buried in Adelaide River War Cemetery, Adelaide River, Northern Territory, |
Henry Wilberforce Clarkson inherited the part of the Mt Anderson property that he named "The Range" when his father sub-divided it. "The Range" was a property of 3,350 acres out of the 10,000 acres of Mt. Anderson. Henry spent many years improving the property.
Henry became a well-known horse owner and breeder in the district. He held extensive properties in the Toodyay and adjoining districts and on the Murchison. Amongst the positions held by him was that of vice-president of the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia. He was an expert in the breeding of merino sheep, of Jersey and Friesian cattle, and of thoroughbred horses. Henry raced many fine thoroughbreds.
Henry Wilberforce Clarkson died on the 12th of June 1925, in Perth, aged 53 years from shock following upon an operation for appendicitis. (Death Reg. Perth: 100780/1925) He was buried in the Church of England portion of the Cemetery at Toodyay.
His wife, Emma Isabel Clarkson (nee Philips) died much later on the 21st of November 1974, in Cottesloe. (Death Reg. Perth:104452/1974). Emma was buried in Toodyay.
Henry became a well-known horse owner and breeder in the district. He held extensive properties in the Toodyay and adjoining districts and on the Murchison. Amongst the positions held by him was that of vice-president of the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia. He was an expert in the breeding of merino sheep, of Jersey and Friesian cattle, and of thoroughbred horses. Henry raced many fine thoroughbreds.
Henry Wilberforce Clarkson died on the 12th of June 1925, in Perth, aged 53 years from shock following upon an operation for appendicitis. (Death Reg. Perth: 100780/1925) He was buried in the Church of England portion of the Cemetery at Toodyay.
His wife, Emma Isabel Clarkson (nee Philips) died much later on the 21st of November 1974, in Cottesloe. (Death Reg. Perth:104452/1974). Emma was buried in Toodyay.
2.4 Hilda Laura Clarkson was born on the 10th of March 1875, in Toodyay. (Birth Reg. No. Toodyay 16183/1875)
Hilda Laura Clarkson died on the 29th of March 1877, aged just 2 years old, in Toodyay. (Death Reg. 9192/1877)
Buried in the Toodyay Cemetary.
Hilda Laura Clarkson died on the 29th of March 1877, aged just 2 years old, in Toodyay. (Death Reg. 9192/1877)
Buried in the Toodyay Cemetary.
2.5 Laura May Clarkson was born on the 25th of March 1878, in Toodyay. (Birth Reg. No. Toodyay 18852/1878)
Her mother Julia was 29 years old.
Laura married Richard William Maxwell (born in 1870) on the 22nd of February 1898, in the Roman Catholic Church, Toodyay
(Newcastle). (Marriage Reg. No.1567/1898) The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Brereton, late of Cue.
The reception was held out of town at Mt. Anderson where about 60 guests attended.
The couple honeymooned at Mandurah. Richard was a Solicitor of the firm of Meeres & Maxwell, of York and Northam.
They had three children:
2.5.1 Patrick Richard Maxwell born on the 1st of February 1890, in Perth. (Birth Reg. No. 3630/1900)
Patrick married Edith Elvire Hamersley on the 6th of June 1928, in Perth (Marriage Reg. No. 100872/1928)
Edith was a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Hamersley, of Lockridge, Guildford.
They had one child.
2.5.1.1
Patrick Richard Maxwell died on the 16th of June 1978, in Nedlands, aged 78 years.
(Death Reg. No. Perth:102065/1978)
2.5.2 Muriel May Maxwell born in 1901.
Muriel died during 1996.
2.5.3 Sheila Lucy Maxwell born during 1905, in Claremont. (Birth Reg. No. 1363/1905)
Sheila died during 2001.
2.5.4 Brigid Anna Maxwell was born in 1916, in Peppermint Grove. (Birth Reg. Claremont:1600430/1916)
Brigid died in 1991.
Laura May Maxwell (nee Clarkson) died in 1959.
Richard William Maxwell died.
Her mother Julia was 29 years old.
Laura married Richard William Maxwell (born in 1870) on the 22nd of February 1898, in the Roman Catholic Church, Toodyay
(Newcastle). (Marriage Reg. No.1567/1898) The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Brereton, late of Cue.
The reception was held out of town at Mt. Anderson where about 60 guests attended.
The couple honeymooned at Mandurah. Richard was a Solicitor of the firm of Meeres & Maxwell, of York and Northam.
They had three children:
2.5.1 Patrick Richard Maxwell born on the 1st of February 1890, in Perth. (Birth Reg. No. 3630/1900)
Patrick married Edith Elvire Hamersley on the 6th of June 1928, in Perth (Marriage Reg. No. 100872/1928)
Edith was a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Hamersley, of Lockridge, Guildford.
They had one child.
2.5.1.1
Patrick Richard Maxwell died on the 16th of June 1978, in Nedlands, aged 78 years.
(Death Reg. No. Perth:102065/1978)
2.5.2 Muriel May Maxwell born in 1901.
Muriel died during 1996.
2.5.3 Sheila Lucy Maxwell born during 1905, in Claremont. (Birth Reg. No. 1363/1905)
Sheila died during 2001.
2.5.4 Brigid Anna Maxwell was born in 1916, in Peppermint Grove. (Birth Reg. Claremont:1600430/1916)
Brigid died in 1991.
Laura May Maxwell (nee Clarkson) died in 1959.
Richard William Maxwell died.
2.6 Donald Drummond Clarkson was born on the 2nd of July 1880, at Mt Anderson, near Toodyay. (Birth Reg. No. 20976/1880)
He was educated at the Fremantle Grammar School. Donald worked as a grazier and farmer.
Donald married Helen Price (born during 1888) They married during 1912, at Guildford. (Marriage Reg. Swan: 6100007/1912)
Donald joined the Northam Volunteers and served for three years. The couple had four children before he enlisted:
2.6.1 James Drummond Clarkson was born on the 17th of January 1913 in Cottesloe.
(the year after his parents were married) (Birth Reg. No. Claremont: 1600041/1913)
On the 3rd of February 1940, James married Elsie Forrest (born 1915, in Perth).
They were married in St Georges Cathedral. (Marriage Reg: Perth: 100346/1940)
Elsie was the second daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Forrest, of Mount Street, and the granddaughter of the late
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Forrest.
The Rev. Canon E. M. Collick, rector of St. John's Church, Fremantle, performed the ceremony.
James joined the RAAF (Service Number: 406771) and served in No. 41 Squadron as a Flight Lieutenant,
in the Pacific, during WW2. He was Mentioned in Despatches.
James and Elsie had two children:
2.6.1.1 Gillian Drummond Clarkson.
Gillian married during 1966, Meikie William Gogg Meecham.
They had three children.
2.6.1.2 Gaye Drummond Clarkson.
Gaye married during 1973, Tom Arthur Atkinson and had two children.
James Drummond Clarkson died aged 77 in October 1990, in Peppermint Grove. (Death Reg. Perth: 101293/1990)
Buried at Toodyay.
2.6.2 Samuel Drummond Clarkson born on the 3rd of July 1914, in Cottesloe. (Birth Reg. No. Claremont:1600239/1914)
Samuel Drummond Clarkson died as a baby, on the 12th of April 1915.
Buried at Toodyay.
He was educated at the Fremantle Grammar School. Donald worked as a grazier and farmer.
Donald married Helen Price (born during 1888) They married during 1912, at Guildford. (Marriage Reg. Swan: 6100007/1912)
Donald joined the Northam Volunteers and served for three years. The couple had four children before he enlisted:
2.6.1 James Drummond Clarkson was born on the 17th of January 1913 in Cottesloe.
(the year after his parents were married) (Birth Reg. No. Claremont: 1600041/1913)
On the 3rd of February 1940, James married Elsie Forrest (born 1915, in Perth).
They were married in St Georges Cathedral. (Marriage Reg: Perth: 100346/1940)
Elsie was the second daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Forrest, of Mount Street, and the granddaughter of the late
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Forrest.
The Rev. Canon E. M. Collick, rector of St. John's Church, Fremantle, performed the ceremony.
James joined the RAAF (Service Number: 406771) and served in No. 41 Squadron as a Flight Lieutenant,
in the Pacific, during WW2. He was Mentioned in Despatches.
James and Elsie had two children:
2.6.1.1 Gillian Drummond Clarkson.
Gillian married during 1966, Meikie William Gogg Meecham.
They had three children.
2.6.1.2 Gaye Drummond Clarkson.
Gaye married during 1973, Tom Arthur Atkinson and had two children.
James Drummond Clarkson died aged 77 in October 1990, in Peppermint Grove. (Death Reg. Perth: 101293/1990)
Buried at Toodyay.
2.6.2 Samuel Drummond Clarkson born on the 3rd of July 1914, in Cottesloe. (Birth Reg. No. Claremont:1600239/1914)
Samuel Drummond Clarkson died as a baby, on the 12th of April 1915.
Buried at Toodyay.
2.6.3 Gresley Drummond Clarkson was born on the 3rd of March 1916,
at Cottesloe. (Birth Reg. No. Claremont:1600104/1916) His father, Donald Clarkson had been killed in action when he was two years old. Gresley became a lawyer. Gresley Clarkson was admitted as a legal practitioner in 1939. Gresley married Mary McConnell Wallace (born 1918). They were married on Wednesday the 28th of May 1941, at St. George's College Chapel, Crawley Mary was the elder daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. G. S. Wallace, of Peppermint Grove. The Rev. Canon John Bell performed the ceremony. Gresley and Mary had three children together: |
2.6.3.1 Gresley A. Drummond Clarkson.
Gresley married, in 1974, Maureen Patrica East.
They had two children.
2.6.3.2 Helen Jain Clarkson.
Helen married during 1970, Gavin Law Bunning.
They had three children.
2.6.3.3 Barnard Drummond Clarkson.
In 1974, Barnard married Kandy Ann James and had two children.
2.6.3.3.1
Gresley married, in 1974, Maureen Patrica East.
They had two children.
2.6.3.2 Helen Jain Clarkson.
Helen married during 1970, Gavin Law Bunning.
They had three children.
2.6.3.3 Barnard Drummond Clarkson.
In 1974, Barnard married Kandy Ann James and had two children.
2.6.3.3.1
Gresley Clarkson was admitted as a legal practitioner in 1939. Commenced practice as a barrister 1963 -
one of the four founding members of the Independent Bar. Became a QC in 1965.
Gresley became the President of the Law Society of Western Australia in 1966.
He was a Justice of the Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea 1966-1975.
Became a Senior Teaching Fellow, Law School, University of Western Australia from 1975-1981.
In 1991, he was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). In 2005, Gresley published a book called
A Very Man: Donald Drummond Clarkson (1880-1918): His last journey.
The Hon. Gresley Drummond Clarkson QC, AM died on the 9th of September 2005, aged 89 years. Buried at Toodyay Cemetary.
one of the four founding members of the Independent Bar. Became a QC in 1965.
Gresley became the President of the Law Society of Western Australia in 1966.
He was a Justice of the Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea 1966-1975.
Became a Senior Teaching Fellow, Law School, University of Western Australia from 1975-1981.
In 1991, he was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). In 2005, Gresley published a book called
A Very Man: Donald Drummond Clarkson (1880-1918): His last journey.
The Hon. Gresley Drummond Clarkson QC, AM died on the 9th of September 2005, aged 89 years. Buried at Toodyay Cemetary.
2.6.4 Donald Drummond Clarkson (junior) was born to his mother Helen, on the 19th of March 1918, at Cottesloe,
after his father Donald had enlisted in 1917. (Birth Reg. Perth: 100713/1918)
Donald was one year old when his father was Killed in Action in France.
In 1949, Donald married Grace Miriam Ellen Roberts (born 1916).
Grace was the only daughter of Mrs. Isabella Roberts and the late Mr. Benjamin Roberts, of Drummoyne. Sydney.
They were married at St. Stephen's Church, Sydney. on the 14th of May 1949.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarkson took up their residence at Flat 5, Kurraba Road, Neutral Bay, in Sydney.
They had two children:
2.6.4.1 Roderick Drummond Clarkson.
2.6.4.2 Katherine Drummond Clarkson.
Donald Drummond Clarkson [2.6.4] died on the 16th of October 1990.
Buried at Toodyay.
His wife, Grace Miriam Clarkson (nee Roberts) had died in 1975.
James Drummond Clarkson [2.6.1] died during 1990, in Peppermint Grove, aged 77 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 101293/1990)
Buried at Toodyay.
after his father Donald had enlisted in 1917. (Birth Reg. Perth: 100713/1918)
Donald was one year old when his father was Killed in Action in France.
In 1949, Donald married Grace Miriam Ellen Roberts (born 1916).
Grace was the only daughter of Mrs. Isabella Roberts and the late Mr. Benjamin Roberts, of Drummoyne. Sydney.
They were married at St. Stephen's Church, Sydney. on the 14th of May 1949.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarkson took up their residence at Flat 5, Kurraba Road, Neutral Bay, in Sydney.
They had two children:
2.6.4.1 Roderick Drummond Clarkson.
2.6.4.2 Katherine Drummond Clarkson.
Donald Drummond Clarkson [2.6.4] died on the 16th of October 1990.
Buried at Toodyay.
His wife, Grace Miriam Clarkson (nee Roberts) had died in 1975.
James Drummond Clarkson [2.6.1] died during 1990, in Peppermint Grove, aged 77 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 101293/1990)
Buried at Toodyay.
Donald Drummond Clarkson [2.6] enlisted at Perth, in the AIF on the 1st of May 1917, as a Private, with the Service number 7275. His wife Helen was living in Toodyay. He was aged 36 years, 4 months on enlistment. Donald embarked at Fremantle aboard HMAT Ormonde on the 13th of March 1918, via the Suez, and disembarked at Southampton on the 15th of May. On the 28th of August he proceeded to France, via Folkstone, as part of the No.5 Training Battalion. Donald became a Provisional Corporal in the 28th Battalion, in France, on the 6th of September 1918.
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Corporal Donald Drummond Clarkson was killed in action along with eight others, by a shell in front of Bellecourt, in the Beaurevour stunt, at about 7a.m. on the 3rd of October 1918, at St Quentin, France. The 28th Battalion troops were advancing at the time and were about 300 yards off the objective. Donald was aged 38 years. Buried at the Mount St Martin, British Cemetary, Gouy Estress Rd. 9 miles north of St. Quentin. His remains were the exhumed and re-interred in the Bellicourt British Cemetery, 7 miles northeast of St. Quentin during 1920 (Plot 4, Row L, Grave 6). His wife, Helen Clarkson was living in Mary Street, in Como but returned to Toodyay.
Helen later remarried. At 26 years old, she married John Rowland Lloyd Brinkley at Fremantle, during 1944.
(Marriage Reg. Fremantle: 2700088/1944) They attended son Donald Drummond Clarkson's wedding in 1949.
Helen later remarried. At 26 years old, she married John Rowland Lloyd Brinkley at Fremantle, during 1944.
(Marriage Reg. Fremantle: 2700088/1944) They attended son Donald Drummond Clarkson's wedding in 1949.
2.7 Muriel Isobel Clarkson was born on the 16th of January 1883, in Toodyay. (Birth Reg. No. 23925/1883)
Muriel never married. She lived in Maylands.
Muriel Isobel Clarkson died on the 25th of December 1973, in Maylands, at the age of 90 years.
(Death Reg. No. Perth:100090/1974)
Buried at Toodyay Cemetary.
Muriel never married. She lived in Maylands.
Muriel Isobel Clarkson died on the 25th of December 1973, in Maylands, at the age of 90 years.
(Death Reg. No. Perth:100090/1974)
Buried at Toodyay Cemetary.
2.8 Ethel Emma Clarkson was born during 1866, in Toodyay, (Birth Reg. No.28782/1886) and was baptised on the 21st of July 1886,
in Toodyay.
Married.
Ethel (nee Clarkson) died during 1922, in Swan district.
in Toodyay.
Married.
Ethel (nee Clarkson) died during 1922, in Swan district.
2.9 Beatrice Louise Clarkson was born on the 25th of January 1889, in Toodyay. (Birth Reg. No. 175/1889)
Beatrice never married.
She was listed as living in Bassendean during 1954.
Beatrice Louise Clarkson died on the 7th of January 1957, at West Midland. She was aged 67 years. (Death Reg.6100008/1957)
Buried in the Toodyay Cemetary.
Beatrice never married.
She was listed as living in Bassendean during 1954.
Beatrice Louise Clarkson died on the 7th of January 1957, at West Midland. She was aged 67 years. (Death Reg.6100008/1957)
Buried in the Toodyay Cemetary.
In July 1861, Barnard Clarkson set out from the Dempster homestead, near Northam, on one of his explorations of the interior looking for pastoral lands. The 25-year-old set out with Charles Harper and two Dempster brothers (Andrew & Edward). After seven weeks they had reached approximately 280 miles east of Northam and continued further past where Southern Cross is now located. They thought it was too dry for settlement but brought back many mineral samples. They were rewarded by Governor Kennedy.
Barnard D. Clarkson and Charles Harper, together with Harper’s cousin Lionel Lukin, (and Barnard's future father-in-law) again ventured eastward in 1864, revisiting some of the locations reached in 1861, but this time returning by a more northerly route. Barnard Clarkson later took out large areas of pastoral land found by the 1861 and 1864 expeditions, but sadly he never found the gold that lay beneath the surface in what later became known as Golden Valley.
Later, Barnard became the Chairman of the Toodyay Road Board. He was known as a famous WA explorer, and the Toodyay member of the Legislative Assembly.
Barnard D. Clarkson and Charles Harper, together with Harper’s cousin Lionel Lukin, (and Barnard's future father-in-law) again ventured eastward in 1864, revisiting some of the locations reached in 1861, but this time returning by a more northerly route. Barnard Clarkson later took out large areas of pastoral land found by the 1861 and 1864 expeditions, but sadly he never found the gold that lay beneath the surface in what later became known as Golden Valley.
Later, Barnard became the Chairman of the Toodyay Road Board. He was known as a famous WA explorer, and the Toodyay member of the Legislative Assembly.
In 1876, Barnard Drummond Clarkson took a pastoral grant of 1,110 acres at Mullaloo, and 13,000 acres at Mindarie, north of Perth, to graze sheep. The pastoral lease of 13,000 acres comprises the modern-day suburbs of Mindarie, Clarkson, Quinns Rocks and Merriwa. The leases were later known as the 'Mindarie Pastoral Company', and the lands were primarily used for sheepherding by subsequent generations of the Clarkson family. By the 1890's Barnard Drummond Clarkson and wife Isabella, owned the Mt Anderson property (in the Avon Valley). In April 1907, the four lots containing Holmehouse, Bassendean, were transferred to Isabella Clarkson (nee Lukin). Barnard's wife, Isabella Clarkson also obtained the adjoining lots 113 and 130, which created a landholding of six lots which is the current curtilage of the property. |
Barnard Drummond Clarkson died on the 23rd of March 1909, in West Guildford, aged 73 years. About two years previously, Mr. and Mrs Clarkson had left Newcastle to reside at Guildford, the town where Barnard lived in his youth. Barnard's body was transferred to Toodyay by special train. He was buried at Toodyay, in the Anglican cemetery (now with his wife Isabella). Sir John Forrest attended his funeral and was one of the pall bearers.
When Barnard Drummond Clarkson died in 1909, the 10,000-acre Mt Anderson property was divided between his sons and the portions were renamed; Yandee, (then owned by Donald Drummond Clarkson [1.2.6]), Foggarthorpe, (inherited by Barnard Lional Clarkson [1.2.2]) and The Range (then owned by Henry Wilberforce Clarkson, [1.2.3]).
Following Barnard Clarkson's death in 1909, Isabella lived on in the Bassendean house until her death in 1934. During the period in which the residence was owned and occupied by the Clarkson’s the garden was full of fruit trees and traditional plants including a massive wisteria vine. |
Barnard's widowed wife, Isabella Julia Clarkson (nee Lukin) died on the 26th of August 1934, at her residence, 'Holme House', in Anstey-road, Bassendean, at the age of 85 years.
Buried at Toodyay, with her husband, on the 27th of August.
Buried at Toodyay, with her husband, on the 27th of August.
3. James Smith Clarkson
James Smith Clarkson was born on 11th of April 1839, on the Peninsula Farm.
James married Eliza Selina Green on the 21st of May 1872, at Newcastle. (Marriage Reg. 3423/1872)
Eliza was the daughter of Dr. Alfred Green and Ann Elizabeth Turner. Dr Green had arrived at the Swan River colony, on the Warrior in 1830. He was then aged 25 years old. Eliza had been born on the 9th of January 1849, in Vasse (Busselton). James and Eliza were married at Newcastle (Toodyay). They lived near Newcastle (presumably at Mt Anderson) and had one child before Eliza died: 3.1 Margaret Ruth Clarkson was born, at Toodyay, the year after her parents married (in 1873). (Birth Reg. No. 15028/1873)
Margaret lost her mother at one year old. Margaret married John Tait Blain during 1912, at Moorumbine, (His father was James Blain) This was two years after Margaret's father, James Smith Clarkson had died (in 1910). Margaret Ruth Blain (nee Clarkson) died on the 3rd of November 1955, in Mount Henry, aged 82 years. Buried at Kelmscott. (Reg. No. 1400114) Her husband, John Tait Blain had died on the 15th of March 1937, in Kelmscott, aged 69 years. (Reg. No. 1400007/1937) |
In August 1866, James was a member of 'The Toodyay, Northam, and Victoria Plains Agricultural Society.' and put his name to a submission to the Govenor, regarding the implementation of the 'Scab Act' and the handling of affected sheep.
Sadly, James's wife Eliza Selina Clarkson (nee Green) died on the 2nd of March 1874, at Toodyay, aged only 25 years old. (Death Reg. 6964/1874)
She is buried in the Nardie Cemetery, with her sister.
Sadly, James's wife Eliza Selina Clarkson (nee Green) died on the 2nd of March 1874, at Toodyay, aged only 25 years old. (Death Reg. 6964/1874)
She is buried in the Nardie Cemetery, with her sister.
James was a pastoralist and farmer on his father's lease, "Mt. Anderson". Over the years, he also variously worked as a carter, contractor, small farmer and sandalwooder (near Tammin). He employed twenty-one Ticket of Leave men at "Mt. Anderson", near Toodyay from 1858-1875. James travelled widely around Western Australia. He took an interest in prospecting on the new goldfields, and also accompanied several parties in expeditions to explore the interior in search of pastoral country. In his last years, he lived at 'Mount Anderson', and up to within a few days of his death walked into town regularly.
James Smith Clarkson died on the 7th of December 1910, in the Toodyay Public Hospital, aged 72 years. (Death Reg. No. 4900142/1910) The cause of his demise was 'cerebral apoplexy'. He was the last of the Clarkson brothers to die.
Buried in the Anglican potion of the Toodyay cemetery.
James Smith Clarkson died on the 7th of December 1910, in the Toodyay Public Hospital, aged 72 years. (Death Reg. No. 4900142/1910) The cause of his demise was 'cerebral apoplexy'. He was the last of the Clarkson brothers to die.
Buried in the Anglican potion of the Toodyay cemetery.
4. Michael Thomas Clarkson
Michael Thomas Clarkson was born on the 13th of June 1841, at Foggethorpe (on the Peninsula). One of 62 births in the Colony for the year. (Birth Reg. No. 12/1841)
Young Michael's father, Michael Clarkson was farming, with the aid of at least two agricultural labourers at Peninsula Farm until 1844 when the parents moved with their five children, over the Darling range to live with Jain's parents (the Drummonds) at the 2,900-acre Hawthornden property, near the township of Newcastle (renamed 'Toodyay' in 1911).
Young Michael Thomas Clarkson died during May 1845, aged 4 years, at Toodyay. His body was buried on the 15th of May 1845, on the Nunyle farm, near Toodyay. (Death Reg. No. Toodyay:177/1845)
Young Michael's father, Michael Clarkson was farming, with the aid of at least two agricultural labourers at Peninsula Farm until 1844 when the parents moved with their five children, over the Darling range to live with Jain's parents (the Drummonds) at the 2,900-acre Hawthornden property, near the township of Newcastle (renamed 'Toodyay' in 1911).
Young Michael Thomas Clarkson died during May 1845, aged 4 years, at Toodyay. His body was buried on the 15th of May 1845, on the Nunyle farm, near Toodyay. (Death Reg. No. Toodyay:177/1845)
5. Edward Ellis Clarkson
Edward Ellis Clarkson was born during February 1844, on the family's Hawthornden property, near Toodyay. His parents had recently moved there. (Birth Reg. No. Toodyay:364/1844)
Edward's education and early life on the farm is unknown.
Edward's education and early life on the farm is unknown.
On the 31st of July 1865, Edward Ellis Clarkson, then aged 21 years old, was murdered by aboriginals. "Edward was treacherously speared by the blacks at "Dalbercutting," near Doodlakine, in 1865, and died five days afterwards, attended only by David Hackett- a boy only 12 years old who bravely stayed with him until his death, and then made the journey through the bush alone to Buckland, near Northam." The Doodlakine outstation had been established by his older explorer brother, Barnard Drummond Clarkson in 1864. After recovery, Edward's body was buried at the Hawthornden family cemetery, on Hawthornden near Toodyay. |
In the Supreme Court, on Friday, the 5th of January 1866, Ngowee, an aboriginal, was charged with feloniously murdering Edward Ellis Clarkson, on the 31st of July 1865. He was found Guilty and sentenced to death.
6. Sarah Clarkson
Sarah Clarkson was born on the 1st of September 1846, at Nunyle near Toodyay. (Birth Reg. No. Toodyay 819/1846)
After several years the property at Nunyle, the family moved into Toodyay. Amongst her father's other activities, Michael was appointed Postmaster, a position he held until 1851. Michael Clarkson then became the Assistant Superintendent of Toodyay Convict Hiring Depot when Sarah was five years old, in 1851.
Sarah's father, Michael Clarkson died in Toodyay, on 2nd of March 1871. He had been ailing for some weeks.
After several years the property at Nunyle, the family moved into Toodyay. Amongst her father's other activities, Michael was appointed Postmaster, a position he held until 1851. Michael Clarkson then became the Assistant Superintendent of Toodyay Convict Hiring Depot when Sarah was five years old, in 1851.
Sarah's father, Michael Clarkson died in Toodyay, on 2nd of March 1871. He had been ailing for some weeks.
Two months later, on the 1st of June 1871, the 25-year-old Sarah, married Frederick Mackie Roe. (Born in October 1843) They were married in Newcastle, by the Rev. Charles Harper. (Marriage Reg. No. 3278/1871)
Frederick was the fifth son of the late Captain John Septimus Roe, R.N., the first Surveyor-General of Western Australia who had recently retired after 42 years of service. |
The couple had three children before Frederick died:
6.1 Emma Lucille Roe was born during 1871, at Toodyay. (Birth Reg. No. Toodyay: 17907/1877)
Emma Lucille Roe was to die as an eight-month-old child, during 1871, in Toodyay. (Death Reg. 9456/1877)
6.1 Emma Lucille Roe was born during 1871, at Toodyay. (Birth Reg. No. Toodyay: 17907/1877)
Emma Lucille Roe was to die as an eight-month-old child, during 1871, in Toodyay. (Death Reg. 9456/1877)
6.2 John Augustus (Gus) Roe was born on the 7th of September 1872, in Newcastle. (Birth Reg. No. Newcastle:14253/1872)
When John was 5 years old, his father, Frederick Roe (snr) died in May 1877, aged just 30 years, as the result of an accident.
A widower, Andrew Dempster became his stepfather in 1891, after his mother remarried.
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At 26 years old, John married Elizabeth Annie Clairs. (Born in 1880).
Elizabeth was the eldest daughter of the Rev. Edward Spittlehouse Clairs, the Rector of Northam & Maria Elizabeth Clairs.
They were married on the 14th of September 1898, in the Parish Church, Northam.
The marriage was conducted by the Right Reverend Dr. Riley the Lord Bishop of Perth,
assisted by the Rev. E. Williams, Rural Dean and Rector of York (Marriage Reg. No. 838/1898).
John and Elizabeth had seven children:
6.2.1 Percy Augustus Roe was born on the 10th of April 1904, at Northam. (Birth Reg. No. 4182)
Percy married Theodosia Ellen Hassell in St. Lukes Church, Cottesloe, during May 1930. (Marriage Reg. No. 100300)
Theodosia was the only daughter of Mrs. Winifred Amy Hassell, and the late Mr. John Hassell of Peppermint Grove.
The ceremony being performed by the Rev. Canon Clairs (the grandfather of the bridegroom).
The reception was held at the Freshwater Bay Yacht Club.
Percy enlisted in the Army on the 11th of June 1941. (Service No. WX14145)
He reached the rank of Corporal.
He was discharged on the 10th of January 1946.
Percy Augustus Roe died during 1973, in Geraldton, aged 68 years. (Death Reg. No. 2900033)
Theodosia Ellen Roe (nee Hassell) died in Geraldton, during 1990, aged 78 years. (Reg. Geraldton: 2900026/1990)
6.2.2 Philip Bruce Roe was born during 1907, at Wooroloo. (Birth Reg No. 6100152)
(Wooroloo is now a town on the outer fringe of the Perth metropolitan region, in the Shire of Mundaring)
Philip Bruce Roe died aged 2 years old, during 1910, at East Northam. (Death Reg Northam: 4900023/1910)
6.2.3 John Edward Frederick Roe was born in Northam, during 1899 (Birth Reg. 2934/1899)
John married Maimie McGillivray, on the 15th of December 1923, in St Andrews Church, Perth.
(Marriage Reg. Perth: 101163/1923)
Maimie was the younger daughter of the late James MacGillivray & Mrs. Catherine MacGillivray, of Perth.
John Edward Frederick Roe died during 1959, in Subiaco. (Death Reg. No. 102501)
Maimie Roe (nee McGillivray) died in Subiaco during 1979. (Death Reg. Perth: 104337/1979)
6.2.4 Geoffery Ellis Roe was born during 1906, in Northam. (Birth Reg. No.4900092)
Geoffery Ellis Roe died, aged 4 years old, at the Onslow Public Hospital, during 1910.
6.2.5 Andrew Guy Roe was born on the 11th of November 1901, in Northam. (Birth Reg. 3489/1901)
Andrew Guy Roe died in Northam, on the 20th of November 1901, aged two weeks (Death Reg. 1775/1902)
He was buried at Northam.
6.2.6 Islet Ivy Roe was born during 1912, at Fremantle. (Birth Reg. No. 2700305)
Islet Ivy Roe died in 1913, at age 8 months, in Fremantle.
When John was 5 years old, his father, Frederick Roe (snr) died in May 1877, aged just 30 years, as the result of an accident.
A widower, Andrew Dempster became his stepfather in 1891, after his mother remarried.
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At 26 years old, John married Elizabeth Annie Clairs. (Born in 1880).
Elizabeth was the eldest daughter of the Rev. Edward Spittlehouse Clairs, the Rector of Northam & Maria Elizabeth Clairs.
They were married on the 14th of September 1898, in the Parish Church, Northam.
The marriage was conducted by the Right Reverend Dr. Riley the Lord Bishop of Perth,
assisted by the Rev. E. Williams, Rural Dean and Rector of York (Marriage Reg. No. 838/1898).
John and Elizabeth had seven children:
6.2.1 Percy Augustus Roe was born on the 10th of April 1904, at Northam. (Birth Reg. No. 4182)
Percy married Theodosia Ellen Hassell in St. Lukes Church, Cottesloe, during May 1930. (Marriage Reg. No. 100300)
Theodosia was the only daughter of Mrs. Winifred Amy Hassell, and the late Mr. John Hassell of Peppermint Grove.
The ceremony being performed by the Rev. Canon Clairs (the grandfather of the bridegroom).
The reception was held at the Freshwater Bay Yacht Club.
Percy enlisted in the Army on the 11th of June 1941. (Service No. WX14145)
He reached the rank of Corporal.
He was discharged on the 10th of January 1946.
Percy Augustus Roe died during 1973, in Geraldton, aged 68 years. (Death Reg. No. 2900033)
Theodosia Ellen Roe (nee Hassell) died in Geraldton, during 1990, aged 78 years. (Reg. Geraldton: 2900026/1990)
6.2.2 Philip Bruce Roe was born during 1907, at Wooroloo. (Birth Reg No. 6100152)
(Wooroloo is now a town on the outer fringe of the Perth metropolitan region, in the Shire of Mundaring)
Philip Bruce Roe died aged 2 years old, during 1910, at East Northam. (Death Reg Northam: 4900023/1910)
6.2.3 John Edward Frederick Roe was born in Northam, during 1899 (Birth Reg. 2934/1899)
John married Maimie McGillivray, on the 15th of December 1923, in St Andrews Church, Perth.
(Marriage Reg. Perth: 101163/1923)
Maimie was the younger daughter of the late James MacGillivray & Mrs. Catherine MacGillivray, of Perth.
John Edward Frederick Roe died during 1959, in Subiaco. (Death Reg. No. 102501)
Maimie Roe (nee McGillivray) died in Subiaco during 1979. (Death Reg. Perth: 104337/1979)
6.2.4 Geoffery Ellis Roe was born during 1906, in Northam. (Birth Reg. No.4900092)
Geoffery Ellis Roe died, aged 4 years old, at the Onslow Public Hospital, during 1910.
6.2.5 Andrew Guy Roe was born on the 11th of November 1901, in Northam. (Birth Reg. 3489/1901)
Andrew Guy Roe died in Northam, on the 20th of November 1901, aged two weeks (Death Reg. 1775/1902)
He was buried at Northam.
6.2.6 Islet Ivy Roe was born during 1912, at Fremantle. (Birth Reg. No. 2700305)
Islet Ivy Roe died in 1913, at age 8 months, in Fremantle.
6.2.7 Alwyn Paul McLean Roe was born during 1910, at Northam. (Birth Reg No. 4900105)
Alyn never married, lived with his parents in Suburban Road, South Perth and worked with his father in the
Perth Safe Deposit business.
As reported in the Daily News:
"He was found shot dead in an office in West Australian Chambers at 12.50 p.m. His father left him at the office at
12.15 p.m. and on his return at 12.50 p.m., found him dead. Roe was lying on a mattress and pillows on the floor of
the office behind a counter, shot through the heart. Close to nis right hand was an automatic revolver.
Powder marks on the clothing suggested that the shot had been fired at close range.
It is understood that Roe had been suffering ill-health."
"Suicide while of unbalanced mind" was the finding delivered by the City Coroner (Mr. T. Y. A. Lang)
Alwyn Paul McLean Roe died aged 27 years, in Perth, on Friday, the 31st of December 1937. (Death Reg. No. 100065)
Alyn never married, lived with his parents in Suburban Road, South Perth and worked with his father in the
Perth Safe Deposit business.
As reported in the Daily News:
"He was found shot dead in an office in West Australian Chambers at 12.50 p.m. His father left him at the office at
12.15 p.m. and on his return at 12.50 p.m., found him dead. Roe was lying on a mattress and pillows on the floor of
the office behind a counter, shot through the heart. Close to nis right hand was an automatic revolver.
Powder marks on the clothing suggested that the shot had been fired at close range.
It is understood that Roe had been suffering ill-health."
"Suicide while of unbalanced mind" was the finding delivered by the City Coroner (Mr. T. Y. A. Lang)
Alwyn Paul McLean Roe died aged 27 years, in Perth, on Friday, the 31st of December 1937. (Death Reg. No. 100065)
John and his wife Elizabeth were living in Suburban Road, South Perth, during 1937.
John Augustus Roe died on the 5th of September 1952, in Hollywood (WA). (Death Reg. No.102154)
Buried at Karrakatta Cemetery.
Elizabeth Annie Roe (nee Clairs) died during 1966, in Bayswater, aged 85 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 101671/1966)
John Augustus Roe died on the 5th of September 1952, in Hollywood (WA). (Death Reg. No.102154)
Buried at Karrakatta Cemetery.
Elizabeth Annie Roe (nee Clairs) died during 1966, in Bayswater, aged 85 years. (Death Reg. Perth: 101671/1966)
6.3 Frederick William (Willie) Roe was born on the 6th of August 1874, at Toodyay.
When Frederick was 3 years old, his father, Frederick Roe (snr) died in May 1877, aged just 30 years, as the result of an accident.
A widower, Andrew Dempster became his stepfather in 1891, after his mother remarried.
In 1901, Frederick married Edith Mary Forward (born 1875, in Northam).
Edith was the daughter of William Forward and Emily Morrell.
They were married at Northam, on the 9th of January 1901. (Marriage Reg. No. 993/1901)
The couple lived in Grass Valley, near Northam. They had six children:
6.3.1 Frederick Lewis Wilberforce Roe was born on the 11th of November 1901, at Northam. (Birth Reg. No. 3613)
In 1927, Frederick married Carmen Lena Farbar-Brown (born during 1900) at Northam.
(Marriage Reg. No.4900013/1927)
Frederick was listed as his younger brother Alan Roe's 'Next of Kin' when he joined the RAAF in 1941.
Frederick joined the Army in April 1942.
Frederick and Carmen lived in Grass Valley had three children:
(One stillborn - not named, in Northam, during 1930)
6.3.1.1 Kevin Wilberforce Roe was born on the 22nd of December 1927, in Northam.
Kevin Wilberforce Roe died on the 17th of September 2008, at Ocean Reef, WA at age 80 years.
6.3.1.2 Bruce Wilberforce Roe.
6.3.1.3 Philip Wilberforce Roe.
Frederick Lewis Wilberforce Roe died on the 21st of December 1980, at Floreat Park, at age 79.
Carmen Lena Roe (nee Farbar-Brown) had died on the 6th of April 1980.
6.3.2 Norman William Roe was born on the 5th of March 1903, in Northam. (Birth Reg. No. 3945/1903)
On the 24th of January 1929, Norman married a Cousin Barbara May Clarkson (born during 1902, in Toodyay.)
Barbara was the daughter of Barnard Lionel Clarkson and Ellen Maud Dempster. [2.2.3]
Norman and Barbara were married at Northam. (Marriage Reg. No. 490008/1929)
Norman and Barbara had two children.
6.3.2.1 Ian Drummond Roe was born on the 30th of October 1932.
Ian married Jill Nelson (born 1935) during 1960. (Marriage Reg. Swan: 5/1960)
Jill Roe (nee Nelson) died on the 14th of February 2017 at Claremont, aged 81 years.
Ian Drummond Roe died on the 16th of March 2017, at Claremont, at age 84 years.
6.3.2.2 Norman J. Drummond Roe.
Norman William Roe died during 1980, aged 77 years, in Northam. (Death Reg. No. 4900013/1980)
6.3.3 Alan Lyle Roe was born on the 2nd of November 1908, at East Northam. (Birth Reg. No. 4900016/1909)
Public School education at Guildford Grammar School. He reached Leaving Certificate status.
He became the Manager of 'Twin City' Tractor Division of Gippsland Northan Co-op,
When Frederick was 3 years old, his father, Frederick Roe (snr) died in May 1877, aged just 30 years, as the result of an accident.
A widower, Andrew Dempster became his stepfather in 1891, after his mother remarried.
In 1901, Frederick married Edith Mary Forward (born 1875, in Northam).
Edith was the daughter of William Forward and Emily Morrell.
They were married at Northam, on the 9th of January 1901. (Marriage Reg. No. 993/1901)
The couple lived in Grass Valley, near Northam. They had six children:
6.3.1 Frederick Lewis Wilberforce Roe was born on the 11th of November 1901, at Northam. (Birth Reg. No. 3613)
In 1927, Frederick married Carmen Lena Farbar-Brown (born during 1900) at Northam.
(Marriage Reg. No.4900013/1927)
Frederick was listed as his younger brother Alan Roe's 'Next of Kin' when he joined the RAAF in 1941.
Frederick joined the Army in April 1942.
Frederick and Carmen lived in Grass Valley had three children:
(One stillborn - not named, in Northam, during 1930)
6.3.1.1 Kevin Wilberforce Roe was born on the 22nd of December 1927, in Northam.
Kevin Wilberforce Roe died on the 17th of September 2008, at Ocean Reef, WA at age 80 years.
6.3.1.2 Bruce Wilberforce Roe.
6.3.1.3 Philip Wilberforce Roe.
Frederick Lewis Wilberforce Roe died on the 21st of December 1980, at Floreat Park, at age 79.
Carmen Lena Roe (nee Farbar-Brown) had died on the 6th of April 1980.
6.3.2 Norman William Roe was born on the 5th of March 1903, in Northam. (Birth Reg. No. 3945/1903)
On the 24th of January 1929, Norman married a Cousin Barbara May Clarkson (born during 1902, in Toodyay.)
Barbara was the daughter of Barnard Lionel Clarkson and Ellen Maud Dempster. [2.2.3]
Norman and Barbara were married at Northam. (Marriage Reg. No. 490008/1929)
Norman and Barbara had two children.
6.3.2.1 Ian Drummond Roe was born on the 30th of October 1932.
Ian married Jill Nelson (born 1935) during 1960. (Marriage Reg. Swan: 5/1960)
Jill Roe (nee Nelson) died on the 14th of February 2017 at Claremont, aged 81 years.
Ian Drummond Roe died on the 16th of March 2017, at Claremont, at age 84 years.
6.3.2.2 Norman J. Drummond Roe.
Norman William Roe died during 1980, aged 77 years, in Northam. (Death Reg. No. 4900013/1980)
6.3.3 Alan Lyle Roe was born on the 2nd of November 1908, at East Northam. (Birth Reg. No. 4900016/1909)
Public School education at Guildford Grammar School. He reached Leaving Certificate status.
He became the Manager of 'Twin City' Tractor Division of Gippsland Northan Co-op,
Alan was not married when he enlisted in the RAAF, on the 1st of June 1941,
and obtained a commission as a Pilot Officer. (Service No. 257465) Alan listed his oldest brother Frederick as his 'Next of Kin'. He became a Ferry Flight pilot. Attached to the RAF during June 1941. He travelled to Rhodesia, Kenya, Sudan in 1944. Alan had flown D.H82A, Harvard, and Oxford aircraft. Flying Officer Alan Lyle Roe went missing in a non-operational flight in Wales on the 10th of February 1945. Confirmed killed at Mt Arran, Fawddwy, Wales. He was buried at Cheshire, in England. |
6.3.4 Carl Roe was born on the 17th of March 1912, at East Northam. (Birth Reg. No. 4900128/1912)
Carl married Lesley Edith Stone (born 13th of November 1913, in Albany).
Lesley was the daughter of Alexander Bilston Stone.
They were married during 1937, in Perth. (Reg. No.100833)
Carl and Lesley had one child:
6.3.4.1 Geoffery Alexander Roe was born on the 11th of April 1940, at Katanning,
Geoffery married - they had three children.
Geoffrey Alexander Roe died on the 19th of September 1997, at Como, aged 57 years.
Carl Roe died on the 21st of October 1946, in Claremont. (Death Reg. No. 102364/1946)
Carl married Lesley Edith Stone (born 13th of November 1913, in Albany).
Lesley was the daughter of Alexander Bilston Stone.
They were married during 1937, in Perth. (Reg. No.100833)
Carl and Lesley had one child:
6.3.4.1 Geoffery Alexander Roe was born on the 11th of April 1940, at Katanning,
Geoffery married - they had three children.
Geoffrey Alexander Roe died on the 19th of September 1997, at Como, aged 57 years.
Carl Roe died on the 21st of October 1946, in Claremont. (Death Reg. No. 102364/1946)
6.3.5 Maxwell Roe was born on the 28th of April 1914, at the Fermoy Private Hospital, Northam. (Reg. No. 4900209)
In 1938, Max married Queenie Josephine Leithead (born in 1918) in Perth. (Marriage Reg. No. 10098/1938)
They had one child:
6.3.5.1 Leith John Roe was born in December 1942, at Kensington Hospital.
He grew up at Jingalup, Kojonup, and was educated at Albany High School. A very good cricketer.
Leith married and had three children.
Maxwell Roe died during 1968, aged 53 years, in Albany. (Death Reg. Plantagenet: 5400039/1968)
Queenie Josephine Roe (nee Leithead) died later on the 24th of April 1983.
In 1938, Max married Queenie Josephine Leithead (born in 1918) in Perth. (Marriage Reg. No. 10098/1938)
They had one child:
6.3.5.1 Leith John Roe was born in December 1942, at Kensington Hospital.
He grew up at Jingalup, Kojonup, and was educated at Albany High School. A very good cricketer.
Leith married and had three children.
Maxwell Roe died during 1968, aged 53 years, in Albany. (Death Reg. Plantagenet: 5400039/1968)
Queenie Josephine Roe (nee Leithead) died later on the 24th of April 1983.
6.3.6 Donald Roe was born on the 20th of November 1915, at Northam. (Birth Reg. No. 4900471/1915)
Donald gained extensive experience at Bruce Rock, Kellerberrin, Katanning as a stockman before
going to Bridgetown.
Donald became the manager of the Bridgetown branch of Messrs. Goldsbrough, Mort and Coy., Ltd.
Donald served in the Army, enlisting on the 6th of August 1940. Became a Corporal.
In early 1946, Donald married Phylis Levesley Owen, in Claremont. (Marriage Reg. No. 10116/1946)
Phylis was the youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Owen, of Bridgetown. (formerly of 42 Minora Rd., Dalkeith)
The couple then moved to Bunbury.
Phylis and Donald had two children:
6.3.6.1 Barbara Anne Roe.
6.3.6.2 Helen Lesley Roe.
Donald Roe died on the 2nd of May 1972, in Albany. (Death Reg. No. 5400089/1972)
Phyllis Levesley Roe (nee Owen) died on the 26th of May 2010, at Madeley,
Donald gained extensive experience at Bruce Rock, Kellerberrin, Katanning as a stockman before
going to Bridgetown.
Donald became the manager of the Bridgetown branch of Messrs. Goldsbrough, Mort and Coy., Ltd.
Donald served in the Army, enlisting on the 6th of August 1940. Became a Corporal.
In early 1946, Donald married Phylis Levesley Owen, in Claremont. (Marriage Reg. No. 10116/1946)
Phylis was the youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Owen, of Bridgetown. (formerly of 42 Minora Rd., Dalkeith)
The couple then moved to Bunbury.
Phylis and Donald had two children:
6.3.6.1 Barbara Anne Roe.
6.3.6.2 Helen Lesley Roe.
Donald Roe died on the 2nd of May 1972, in Albany. (Death Reg. No. 5400089/1972)
Phyllis Levesley Roe (nee Owen) died on the 26th of May 2010, at Madeley,
In 1942, Frederick and Edith Roe were living at 46 Chidlow Street in Northam.
Frederick William Roe died on the 18th of August 1942, in Northam, aged 62 years.
He was buried on the 19th of August 1942, at Northam.
His wife, Edith Mary Roe (nee Forward) died on the 19th of May 1959, at Northam, aged 83 years.
(Death Reg. Northam: 4900043/1959)
Frederick William Roe died on the 18th of August 1942, in Northam, aged 62 years.
He was buried on the 19th of August 1942, at Northam.
His wife, Edith Mary Roe (nee Forward) died on the 19th of May 1959, at Northam, aged 83 years.
(Death Reg. Northam: 4900043/1959)
Sarah's husband, Frederick Roe (snr) died on the 27th of May 1877, aged just 30 years, as the result of an accident at his station, "Dumbo" Wongan Hills, leaving his widow, then aged 30 years, with, three young children. (Frederick's father, the famous John Septimus Roe R.N. was to die on the 28th of May 1878 aged 81 years.)
Sarah resided at Toodyay, then married a widower, Andrew Dempster (born on the 21st of February 1843). They were married on the 21st of January 1891, at St John's Church, Northam. Andrew Dempster was the third son of Captain J. M. Dempster, of Bucklands, near Northam, where he was born on February 21, 1843.
Andrew had been an explorer during his earlier days with Barnard Clarkson and had lost his wife (Mary) in 1888. He already had six sons and four daughters. With his brothers, they were the first European settlers in Esperance district. The couple moved and lived in Esperance from 1878. Sarah's second husband, Andrew Dempster died on Saturday, the 6th of March 1909 at the 'Muresk' estate, near Northam. His health had been failing for many months, and heart failure finally supervened.
After Andrew's death in 1909, Sarah resided in Northam.
Sarah Dempster (nee Clarkson) died on Saturday, the 27th of July 1912, at her residence in Chidlow Street in Northam, aged 64 years after a long and painful illness. (Death Reg. Northam: 4900073/1912)
Her body was buried in the Anglican section of the Northam Cemetery. Sarah's five brothers predeceased her.
Sarah resided at Toodyay, then married a widower, Andrew Dempster (born on the 21st of February 1843). They were married on the 21st of January 1891, at St John's Church, Northam. Andrew Dempster was the third son of Captain J. M. Dempster, of Bucklands, near Northam, where he was born on February 21, 1843.
Andrew had been an explorer during his earlier days with Barnard Clarkson and had lost his wife (Mary) in 1888. He already had six sons and four daughters. With his brothers, they were the first European settlers in Esperance district. The couple moved and lived in Esperance from 1878. Sarah's second husband, Andrew Dempster died on Saturday, the 6th of March 1909 at the 'Muresk' estate, near Northam. His health had been failing for many months, and heart failure finally supervened.
After Andrew's death in 1909, Sarah resided in Northam.
Sarah Dempster (nee Clarkson) died on Saturday, the 27th of July 1912, at her residence in Chidlow Street in Northam, aged 64 years after a long and painful illness. (Death Reg. Northam: 4900073/1912)
Her body was buried in the Anglican section of the Northam Cemetery. Sarah's five brothers predeceased her.
7. William Bell Clarkson
William Bell Clarkson was born during December 1848, on the Nunyle property (part of the Mt Anderson property) near Toodyay. His mother Jane was aged 35 years old at the time. (Birth Reg. No. Toodyay:1248/1849)
William's father, Michael Clarkson became the Assistant Superintendent of Toodyay Convict Hiring Depot when William was three years old, in 1851.
In 1857, William's father Michael leased 6,000 acres of the original Mount Anderson property and become re-committed to farming. The West Australian census of December 1860 shows he was cropping 56 acres of wheat, barley and oats and running 15 horses, 16 cattle, 1,960 sheep, 80 goats and 32 pigs which was probably the largest holding of stock in the Toodyay district.
William's father, Michael Clarkson became the Assistant Superintendent of Toodyay Convict Hiring Depot when William was three years old, in 1851.
In 1857, William's father Michael leased 6,000 acres of the original Mount Anderson property and become re-committed to farming. The West Australian census of December 1860 shows he was cropping 56 acres of wheat, barley and oats and running 15 horses, 16 cattle, 1,960 sheep, 80 goats and 32 pigs which was probably the largest holding of stock in the Toodyay district.
William was not to marry.
William Bell Clarkson died at Pryton, near Guildford, on the 20th of February 1877, aged 28, as a result of a sheep dip accident. He was believed to have died from an 'inflammation on the lungs' following the accident. (Death Reg. Swan: 9193/1877)
His body now lays in the Guildford Grammar Cemetery.
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