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SIMON FREEBODY
Adaminaby c1864
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Simon Freebody came to Manaro with his wife & family. His wife Susannah Miles daughter of Edward Miles a Convict on the Scarborough, ship of the First Fleet in 1788. His wife Susannah Smith also a Convict arrived on the Glatton. Simon's wife, Susannah’s sister Martha married William Bridle. Simon & Susannah had a family of 11, two died as Infants.
Son Edward 1st came to Monaro with his Uncle (John Freebody). He made several Trips to Sydney for supplies.
When the Kiandra gold boom was at its highest he visited the diggings taking Victoria going through the Snowy Mountains with his brother Robert, where perhaps no white man had gone before. They made many trips back and forwards to the
diggings with pack horse. Edward's son Jack (Blacks Creek) had the stagecoach run Cooma – Adaminaby – Kiandra a skilled handler of the reins and whip.
Printed on: 16 Feb 2003 Prepared by: Pattrick Mould SIMON FREEBODY (1767 – 1856) Sion Clarkson Freebody and his twin sister Sarah were baptised in June 1767 at St Andrews, Enfield (then beyond the northern boundary of suburban London), the children of John Freebody and Ann Walls. In later life he was usually known as Simon. He was sentenced to seven years transportation at the July 1787 Old Bailey Sessions for the theft of a lamb carcass from Richard Elland’s slaughterhouse at Enfield. He had carried the carcass to London and sold it to a butcher’s wife at Kingsland Road, Shoreditch,
telling her he was a drover. It was identified by the owner by two wooden Sets which had been taken with it. After nine months in Newgate, Freebody was sent to the Thames hulk Stanislaus on 25 April 1788, age given as 20. On 16 November 1789 he was embarked on the Surprize transport. Soon after arrival in the colony Freebody was sent to Parramatta where in September 1790 his hut was robbed of a white shirt, a check shirt, a jacket, 2 waistcoats, a silk handkerchief, 3 pairs of stockings, a knife, a comb, a pair of drawers, 2 cabbage hats, 3lbs flour, a pound of pork and
some bags. Less than three months after surviving a horrific voyage Freebody was surprisingly well groomed and dressed and equipped with protection against the Australian sun. The First Fleet convicts John Ruffler and John Massey Cox, who probably shared the hut with him also lost food, clothing and personal items. With his sentence expired Freebody was among a number of convicts granted land in the Hawkesbury district in November 1794. His farm was on the banks of the river, just north of the future site of Windsor. In October 1799 he was one of four emancipist farmers and
a free constable (Edward Powell,qv) who were tried at Sydney for the brutal murder of two teenage Aboriginal boys at the Hawkesbury. The boys, known as Jemmy, aged 15, and Little George, aged 11 lived among the settlers, and were members of a tribal group, several of whom had recently murdered and dismembered two local white men (one of them John Winbow,qv). Freebody and the other men were among a party of angry settlers who captured the boys as they were visiting a neighboring farmer returning one of the dead men’s muskets. The court at Sydney found them guilty of the murders, and that the Aboriginal
boys had been innocent of involvement in the murder of the white men. Unable to reach a majority verdict meeting out punishment to white men for the murder of Aborigines, the court released them on good behavior bonds and referred a decision on their punishment to the Home Secretary in England, who ordered the men to be pardoned. From at least 1795 Freebody lived with Mary Wells (bc 1768, Royal Admiral 1792, tried York) Children born to the couple included Ann (1796), Simon (c1798), Sarah (c1799),Mary Ann (c1800) and John (c1803). By August 1800 the couple owned 14 pigs and
cultivated 24 of his 30 acres in wheat and maize. They supported themselves and two children and were independent of public rations. In 1802 they had 24 acres sown in wheat and 4 in wheat, with a goat, 12 pigs and 10 bushels of maize in store. They were supporting themselves, three children and a free worker. Freebody was suffering financial difficulties (probably from flood losses) in March of that year when he assigned his farm, stock and effects to secure a debt of just over 101 pounds owed to Thomas Pryor. In 1804 he was granted a further 100 acres near South Creek (in trust for his children) which
by 1806 was still largely undeveloped. In January of that year he assigned the title of Freebody Farm to Thomas Hobby for 48 pounds. He suffered losses in the1809 floods and his family was allowed a government ration until January 1810. He had again assigned Freebody Farm this time to William Packer for 100 pounds payable in January 1810. Packer appears to have taken possession of the farm in October 1810. Freebody was again financial trouble in the same month when he was prosecuted by Joseph Cheetham for debt in the Sydney Court of Appeal. His difficulties continued from 1811 to 1814.
By 1822 Freebody was in much better circumstances. He was holding 35 acres by lease, 34 which were sown in wheat, maize, barley and potatoes. He owned 2 horses and 60 hogs and held 10 bushels of wheat and 50 of maize in store. By 1828 his household also included two small grandsons, the sons of his daughter Ann, who had been married to Daniel Hanchard (qv) in 1810 when she was not yet 14. The marriage to Hanchard was over by 1820 and the boys had been fathered by Ann’s de facto husband James Oldfield. Simon Freebody lived in the Hawkesbury district for
more than sixty years. He died on 27 December 1856 At Clifton outside Windsor, the property of his prosperous son-in-law John Hoskisson. He was aged 89 (his wife had died the year before). In 1855 he received a letter from a sister in Cornwall, perhaps the twin he had not seen in 65 years. The above information was taken from a book on the History of the Second Fleeters
1. Robert Freebody Submitted by Pat Freebody <f.freebody-at-bigpond.com> Descendants of Sion Clarkson (Simon) Freebody
Pat Freebody <f.freebody-at-bigpond.com>
1. Sion Clarkson Freebody, son of John Freebody and Ann Walls, was born on June 4, 1753 in Enfield, Middlesex, England, was baptised on May 3, 1767 in St. Andrew's, Enfield, England, died on December 27, 1856 in Clifton, Windsor, NSW1 at age 103, and was buried in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW. Other names for Sion were Simon, and Simon.
Notes: Simon Clarkson Freebody was a convict who was sentenced at the Old Bailey Sessions, in London, on the 11th July 1787, to 7 years transportation for theft of a lamb carcass, valued at 13/ -, from Richard Elland's slaughterhouse at Enfield in England. He had carried the carcass to London and sold it to a butcher's wife at Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, telling her that he was a drover. It was identified by the owner by two wooden Sets which had been taken with it. After 9 months in Newgate Prison, Simon Freebody was sent to the hulk, "Stanislaus" on the 25th April 1788. His age was given as 20. On 16th November 1789, he was embarked on the ship "Surprise", a convict transport which was part of the Second Fleet and arrived at Port Jackson on the 26th June 1790. The other 2 ships which formed the Second Fleet were the "Neptune" and the "Scarborough". Almost 1/3 of the convicts who were transported on the Second Fleet ships died during t he voyage.On the 3rd November 1794, after his sentence had expired, Simon, along with 10 others, including Thomas Akers, was granted 20 acres of land at Mulgrave Place on the Hawkesbury River, just north of the present site of Windsor. Sion had a relationship with Mary Wells in 1795, daughter of Henry Wells and Rachel. This couple did not marry. Mary was born in 1767 in Yorkshire, England, died on February 17, 1855 in Clifton, Windsor, NSW2 at age 88, and was buried on February 18, 1855 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW. Another name for Mary was Mary Ann Wells.
Notes: Mary Wells was a convict who had been tried in York, England and sentenced to transportation. She arrived at Sydney Cove aboard the ship "Royal Admiral" on the 7th October 1792.
2 M i. John Freebody was born in January 1796 in Mulgrave Place, Hawkesbury, NSW, died on November 11, 1890 in Arable Creek, Woolway, NSW3 at age 94, and was buried on November 14, 1890 in Gegedzerick near Berridale, NSW.
3 F ii. Ann Freebody was born on December 22, 1796 in Richmond, NSW, was baptised on January 18, 1801 in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW, died on January 11, 1882 in Richmond, NSW4 at age 85, and was buried on January 12, 1882 in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW.
4 M iii. Simon J Freebody was born in 1798 in Mulgrave Place, Hawkesbury, NSW, died on October 20, 1878 in Bolairo near Adaminaby, NSW5 at age 80, and was buried in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.
5 F iv. Mary Ann Freebody was born on December 24, 1800 in Mulgrave Place, Hawkesbury, NSW and died on October 22, 1899 in Richmond, NSW6 at age 98.
6 F v. Sarah Freebody was born in 1801 in Mulgrave Place, Hawkesbury, NSW, died on July 2, 1881 in Windsor, NSW7 at age 80, and was buried on July 4, 1881 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.
F vi. Margaret Freebody was born in 1806 in Mulgrave Place, NSW and died in 1806 in Mulgrave Place, NSW.
M vii. William Freebody was born in 1810 in Windsor, NSW and died in infant.
2. John Freebody (Sion Clarkson1) was born in January 1796 in Mulgrave Place, Hawkesbury, NSW, died on November 11, 1890 in Arable Creek, Woolway, NSW3 at age 94, and was buried on November 14, 1890 in Gegedzerick near Berridale, NSW.
Notes: John Freebody arrived in the Monaro district in 1847 and entered the services of Abraham Brierly at Woolway which was then managed by Alexander Hamilton. He returned to Windsor NSW and took his family, by horse and dray, over roads that were merely bush tracks to the Monaro. The family built a slab hut with a thatched grass roof. There wasn't any fireplace inside the hut and the cooking was done outside in the bushman's style. When they established themselves they bought some cattle and sheep which they proceeded to breed. In 1852 John left the Monaro to try his luck in the goldfields at Bendigo in Victoria and he returned home several years later with several bags of gold. In 1860 he bought the licence for the "Five Ales" Hotel at Middlingbank. In 1861 he bought property at Arable at Woolway. More about John:
• Occupation: Farmer, grazier, gold digger, store keeper.
• Religion: Church of England.
John married Mary Ann Kirwan before 1830.
John next married Sarah Connolly in 1830 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, daughter of James Connolly and Sarah Maloney. Sarah was born in 1813 in Windsor, NSW, died on November 9, 1898 in Arable Creek, Woolway, NSW8 at age 85, and was buried on November 10, 1898 in Gegedzerick near Berridale, NSW.
Children from this marriage were:
7 M i. William Gabriel Freebody was born in 1832 in Freemans Reach, Wilberforce, NSW, died on October 30, 1910 in Queanbeyan, NSW9 at age 78, and was buried on November 1, 1910 in Riverside Cemetery, Queanbeyan, NSW.
8 M ii. Simon Freebody was born on December 3, 1835 in Freemans Reach, Wilberforce, NSW, died on September 12, 1918 in Goulburn, NSW10 at age 82, and was buried on September 14, 1918 in Gegedzerick near Berridale, NSW.
F iii. Matilda Freebody was born on September 17, 1838 in Freemans Reach, Wilberforce, NSW, died on October 11, 1903 in Cooma, NSW11 at age 65, and was buried on October 12, 1903 in Roman Catholic Gegedzerick, NSW.
More about Matilda:
• Religion: Catholic.
Matilda married John McGrane Reily on April 6, 1874 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW.,12 son of Robert McGrane Reily and Martha Ann Sharpe. John was born in 1835 in Maitland, NSW13 and died on June 7, 1927 in Numerella, NSW14 at age 92. They had no children.
9 F iv. Sarah Freebody was born on December 31, 1840 in Freemans Reach, Wilberforce, NSW,15 was baptised on April 11, 1841 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, and died on April 4, 1919 in Cooma, NSW16 at age 78.
10 F v. Mary Ann Freebody was born on December 7, 1842 in Windsor, NSW, died on September 25, 1944 in Cooma, NSW at age 101, and was buried in Numerella, NSW.
11 M vi. John Joseph Freebody was born on July 29, 1843 in Freemans Reach, Wilberforce, NSW, was baptised in Church of England, Richmond, NSW, died on October 21, 1927 in Moonbah near Jindabyne, NSW17 at age 84, and was buried in Moonbah Cemetery, NSW.
M vii. James Freebody was born on December 21, 1850 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW,18 was baptised on January 28, 1851, died on July 14, 1917 in Tuross, NSW19 at age 66, and was buried in Numerella, NSW. (Twin)
M viii. Peter Freebody was born on December 21, 1850 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW, died on June 26, 1911 in Cooma, NSW20 at age 60, and was buried on June 28, 1911 in Catholic Section, Gegedzerick Cemetery, Berridale, NSW. (Twin)
Notes: An old resident of Monaro Mr. Peter Freebody, died in the Cooma Hospital last Monday, and was buried at Gegedzerick Cemetery on Wednesday, his funeral being largely attended. He was a native of Monaro, having been born at Woolway 59 years ago. his parents those early pioneers Mr & Mrs John Freebody of Middlingbank and Arable, who arrived in this district in 1847. For number of years Mr. Freebody followed up mining at Fiery Creek and elsewhere with varying success, but during the last few years he was enganged in farming at the Tuross in partnership with his twin brother James. he was a widower, his wife a daughter of Mr George Higgs of Numeralla, having died about 10 years ago. His surviving brothers are Messrs. Simon Freebody now of Cooma, John residing at Arable, and James of "Grenfesk" Tuross, while his sisters are Mrs P. Doyle of Dalgety and Miss Freebody of Tuross. Deceased was only ill for a short time but on arrival at the hospital a week before his death the nature of his illness left little hope for him. The family asks us to return thanks to Dr. and Matron and Hospital staff for their great kindness and attention. More about Peter:
• Occupation: Miner - Fiery creek, farmer - Tuross NSW.
Peter married Elizabeth Ann Higgs on April 2, 1892 in Church of England Rectory, Cooma, NSW.,21 daughter of George Thomas Higgs and Hannah Mary Stevens. Elizabeth was born on December 31, 1866 in Moonbah near Jindabyne, NSW,22 died on September 18, 1900 in Numerella, NSW23 at age 33, and was buried on September 19, 1900 in Catholic Section, Numeralla Cemetery, NSW. They had no children.
3. Ann Freebody (Sion Clarkson1) was born on December 22, 1796 in Richmond, NSW, was baptised on January 18, 1801 in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW, died on January 11, 1882 in Richmond, NSW4 at age 85, and was buried on January 12, 1882 in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW. Another name for Ann was Nancy.
Ann married Daniel Henshaw on August 27, 1810 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.,24 son of Peter Hanchard and Ann Martha. Daniel was born in 1773 in Bethnal Green, London, England, was baptised on January 18, 1801 in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW, died on January 14, 1848 in Menagle, NSW25 at age 75, and was buried on January 15, 1848 in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW. Another name for Daniel was Hanchard.
Children from this marriage were:
F i. Margaret Henshaw was born in 1810 in Richmond, NSW, was baptised on March 22, 1912 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, died on February 11, 1884 in Alexandria, NSW26 at age 74, and was buried on February 12, 1884 in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW.
Notes: Father as Robert BDM index Margaret married John Green on July 30, 1827 in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW.27 28 29 John was born in 1802 in London, England, died on June 22, 1884 at age 82, and was buried in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW.
Notes: John was a Convict M ii. William Henshaw was born on December 25, 1811 in Richmond, NSW and died on March 25, 1812 in Richmond, NSW.
12 F iii. Mary Ann Henshaw was born on March 14, 1814 in Richmond, NSW,30 was baptised on March 29, 1814 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, died on November 23, 1878 in Newtown, NSW31 at age 64, and was buried on November 24, 1878 in Camperdown, NSW.
M iv. Robert Henshaw was born on July 18, 1816 in Richmond, NSW,32 was baptised on December 25, 1817 in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW, died on August 6, 1894 in Whylandra, NSW33 at age 78, and was buried on August 7, 1894 in Whylandra, NSW. Another name for Robert was Hanchard.
Robert married Jessie Elizabeth Harris\Chapman. Jessie was born in 1830 in Manchester, England, died on December 13, 1901 in Whylandra, NSW34 at age 71, and was buried on December 14, 1901 in Rawsonville, NSW.
Ann had a relationship with James Oldfield in 1820 in Richmond, NSW. This couple did not marry. James was born in 1781 in England, died on January 14, 1824 in Richmond, NSW at age 43, and was buried on January 14, 1824 in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW.35
Notes: Died as Smith, Oldfield possibly an alias
13 M i. George Benjamin Henshaw/Oldfield was born on December 22, 1818 in Richmond, NSW,36 37 was baptised on December 26, 1819 in St. Peters Richmond, NSW as Henshaw, died on January 6, 1910 in Parramatta, NSW38 at age 91, and was buried on January 7, 1910 in Church of England Section, Rookwood, NSW.
14 M ii. James Edward Oldfield was born on March 6, 1821 in Richmond, NSW,39 was baptised on April 15, 1821 in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW, died on August 3, 1873 in Black Creek, Mudgee, NSW40 at age 52, and was buried on August 5, 1873 in Black Creek, NSW.
Ann next had a relationship with James Kiss circa 1822, son of James Kiss and Catherine Hegarty. This couple did not marry. James was born in 1806 in Lower Minto, NSW,41 was baptised on May 14, 1834 in Lower Minto, NSW, died on February 15, 1853 in Lansdowne Bridge, near Liverpool, NSW42 at age 47, and was buried on February 16, 1853 in St. Luke's Catholic Church, Liverpool, NSW. Another name for James was William.
Notes: Bill Jocelyn asserts that William and James Kiss were the same person and the records appear to confirm this fact. He also believes that James Ruse and James Kiss Snr. had a joint interest in William Kiss. More about James:
• Occupation: Stockman.
• In 1828 his occupation was Labourer, 25 years old working for William Hounslow.
15 M i. William Oldfield was born on June 1, 1823 in Richmond, NSW,43 was baptised on July 27, 1823 in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW, died on August 8, 1873 in Mudgee, NSW44 at age 50, and was buried on August 11, 1873 in Cudgegong, NSW.
Ann next married Daniel Hansell in 1850 in Church of England Richmond, NSW.45 46 47 Daniel was born about 1820 and died in 1888 in Richmond, NSW48 aged about 68.
4. Simon J Freebody (Sion Clarkson1) was born in 1798 in Mulgrave Place, Hawkesbury, NSW, died on October 20, 1878 in Bolairo near Adaminaby, NSW5 at age 80, and was buried in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.
Simon married Susannah Miles on July 19, 1820 in St. Luke's Church of England, Liverpool, NSW.,49 daughter of Edward Miles and Susannah Smith. Susannah was born on July 21, 1804 in Prospect Hill, NSW,50 51 was baptised on August 12, 1804 in Church of England, died on September 10, 1883 in Cooma, NSW52 at age 79, and was buried in Cooma, NSW.
Children from this marriage were:
M i. Simon Freebody was born on May 7, 1823 in Richmond, NSW,53 died on December 10, 1827 in Wilberforce, NSW54 55 at age 4, and was buried on December 10, 1827 in Church of England Wilberforce, NSW.
16 F ii. Elizabeth Freebody was born on November 21, 1825 in Richmond, NSW,56 57 58 was baptised on February 14, 1830 in Church of England Richmond, NSW, died on May 10, 1910 in Ashfield, NSW59 at age 84, and was buried on May 12, 1910 in Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, NSW.
17 M iii. Robert Freebody was born on January 11, 1827 in Richmond, NSW,60 61 62 was baptised on February 14, 1830 in Church of England, Richmond, NSW, died on January 16, 1877 in Berridale, NSW63 at age 50, and was buried on January 18, 1877 in Gegedzerick, Berridale (No Headstone).
F iv. Susannah Freebody was born on March 31, 1829 in Richmond, NSW,64 65 66 was baptised on May 3, 1829 in Church of England Richmond, NSW, died on April 29, 1830 in Richmond, NSW67 68 69 at age 1, and was buried on April 29, 1830 in Church of England Richmond, NSW.
Baptism Notes: by Rev Joseph Docker 18 M v. Edward Freebody was born on October 28, 1830 in Richmond, NSW,70 71 was baptised in 1830 in Church of England, Narellan, NSW, died on January 9, 1921 in Cooma, NSW72 at age 90, and was buried on January 19, 1921 in St. John's Church of England, Adaminaby, NSW.
19 F vi. Mary Ann Freebody was born on June 14, 1833 in Richmond, NSW,73 74 was baptised on July 24, 1833 in St. Peter's Church of England, Richmond, NSW, died on July 19, 1924 in Cooma, NSW75 at age 91, and was buried on July 21, 1924 in Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 1311.
20 M vii. John Myles Freebody was born on August 14, 1835 in North Richmond, NSW,76 77 was baptised on October 4, 1835 in St. Peter's Church of England, Richmond, NSW, died on October 7, 1915 in Nimmitabel, NSW78 at age 80, and was buried in Berridale, NSW.
F viii. Sarah Freebody was born on March 18, 1838 in North Richmond, NSW79 80 and died on November 8, 1889 in Argyle, NSW81 at age 51.
Notes: Sarah's surname is spelt Freelody in the marriage section of the BDM register More about Sarah:
• She was baptised By Rob Jarrester Richmond, NSW on May 20, 1838.
Sarah married David Harris on September 21, 1875 in Cooma, NSW.,82 son of Robert Harriss and Alice Waters. David was born on July 12, 1840 in Teversham, Cambridgeshire, England and died in 1877 in Cooma, NSW at age 37.
More about David:
• He immigrated to Australia with family on the vessel "Euphrates" in 1855.
21 F ix. Martha Freebody was born on September 20, 1840 in North Richmond, NSW,83 was baptised on November 1, 1840, died on October 30, 1876 in Arable near Cooma, NSW84 at age 36, and was buried on November 1, 1876 in Gegedzerick Cemetery, Berridale, NSW.
22 M x. Joseph Freebody was born on August 7, 1842 in Richmond, NSW,85 was baptised in 1842 in Church of England, Richmond, NSW, died on September 25, 1913 in Nimmitabel, NSW86 at age 71, and was buried on September 26, 1913 in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 26.
23 F xi. Emma Freebody was born on December 28, 1845 in Kurrajong, NSW,87 88 died on October 17, 1901 in Nimmitabel, NSW89 at age 55, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW.
5. Mary Ann Freebody (Sion Clarkson1) was born on December 24, 1800 in Mulgrave Place, Hawkesbury, NSW and died on October 22, 1899 in Richmond, NSW6 at age 98.
Mary married Daniel Search on January 9, 1826 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.90 91 Daniel was born about 1802 in Putney, Surrey, England and died in 1873 in Sydney, NSW aged about 71.
Children from this marriage were:
M i. Ham Search was born on January 21, 1823 in Windsor, NSW.
F ii. Sarah Search was born on February 8, 1826 in Windsor, NSW,92 93 was baptised on March 5, 1826 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, and died on August 24, 1899 in Manly, NSW94 at age 73.
Sarah married John Kelly on March 24, 1845 in Roman Catholic, Windsor, NSW.95 John was born in 1808 in Ireland, died on April 25, 1860 in Richmond, NSW96 at age 52, and was buried in Richmond, NSW.
Notes: John was a Convict sentenced to 7 years he arrived on the "ASIA" 2 Dec 1831 Sarah next married Elias Stranger on January 12, 1865 in Presbyterian, North Richmond, NSW.,97 son of Edward Stranger and Mary Keene. Elias was born on January 1, 1836 in Sydney, NSW,98 died on May 6, 1868 in Richmond, NSW99 at age 32, and was buried on May 8, 1868 in Richmond, NSW.
F iii. Mary Ann Search was born on January 20, 1829 in Windsor, NSW,100 101 102 was baptised on February 14, 1830 in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW, died on July 12, 1877 in Moyne Farm, Hartley, NSW103 at age 48, and was buried on July 14, 1877 in Cox River, Little Hartley, NSW.
Mary married John Simpson on July 20, 1846 in Penrith, NSW.,104 son of John Simpson and Sarah Marshall. John was born on December 13, 1819 in Sydney, NSW, was baptised on January 10, 1836 in Penrith, NSW, died on August 2, 1894 in Hartley, NSW105 at age 74, and was buried on August 2, 1894 in Cox River, Little Hartley, NSW.
M iv. Daniel Search was born on September 26, 1831 in Windsor, NSW,106 107 108 was baptised on October 23, 1831 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, and died on October 16, 1873 in Morpet near Narrabri, NSW109 at age 42.
Daniel married Harriet Evans on October 12, 1859 in St. John's Church Of England, Hartley, NSW.,110 daughter of Morris Evans and Harriet. Harriet was born on December 19, 1839 in Parramatta, NSW,111 was baptised on February 16, 1840 in Castle Hill, NSW, died on September 9, 1933 in West Tamworth, NSW112 at age 93, and was buried in Church of England, Tamworth, NSW.
F v. Charlotte Search was born on December 4, 1834 in Windsor, NSW113 and died on April 19, 1907 in Richmond, NSW114 at age 72.
24 F vi. Ann Search was born on February 2, 1838 in Windsor, NSW115 and died in June 1921 in Newtown, NSW116 at age 83.
6. Sarah Freebody (Sion Clarkson1) was born in 1801 in Mulgrave Place, Hawkesbury, NSW, died on July 2, 1881 in Windsor, NSW7 at age 80, and was buried on July 4, 1881 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.
Sarah had a relationship with Robert Growe. This couple did not marry.
Their child was:
M i. Robert Growe was born in 1812.
Sarah married John Hoskisson on April 7, 1818 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.,117 son of Thomas Hoskisson and Sarah Pigg. John was born on September 14, 1799 in Sydney, NSW, was baptised on December 1, 1799 in St. Phillip's Church of England, Sydney, NSW, died on January 20, 1874 in Windsor, NSW118 at age 74, and was buried on January 21, 1874 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.
Children from this marriage were:
M i. Thomas Hoskisson was born on May 9, 1818 in Mulgrave Place, Windsor, NSW,119 was baptised on January 3, 1819 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, died on January 31, 1880 in Sackville Reach, NSW120 at age 61, and was buried in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.
Thomas married Margaret Cameron on November 10, 1852 in St. Marys, Maitland, NSW.,121 daughter of John Cameron and Ann. Margaret was born in 1828 in Kilmalie, Scotland and died on January 9, 1868 in Barraba, NSW122 at age 40.
Thomas next married Caroline Davis on September 10, 1873 in St. Alben Church of England, Muswellbrook, NSW.,123 daughter of Joseph Davis and Elizabeth Simpson. Caroline was born on March 22, 1849 in Portland Head, NSW, died on March 9, 1923 in Barraba, NSW124 at age 73, and was buried in Barraba, NSW.
F ii. Mary Ann Hoskisson was born on September 25, 1820 in Windsor, NSW,125 was baptised in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, died on October 31, 1905 in Windsor, NSW126 at age 85, and was buried on November 1, 1905 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.
Mary married William Holland on November 17, 1835 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.,127 son of Richard Holland and Mary Ann Roberts. William was born on October 30, 1813 in Windsor, NSW,128 was baptised on December 25, 1813 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, died on December 4, 1897 in Windsor, NSW129 at age 84, and was buried in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.
F iii. Sarah Hoskisson was born on February 3, 1823 in Cornwallis, Windsor, NSW130 and died on December 10, 1874 in Waggoo Stn., Bollon, QLD at age 51.
Sarah married Edward Powell on October 3, 1844 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.,131 son of Edward Dorset Powell and Mary Robinson. Edward was born on September 23, 1821 in Richmond, NSW and died on June 15, 1847 in Windsor, NSW132 at age 25.
Sarah next married John William Moore on June 18, 1850 in Presbyterian Windsor, NSW.,133 son of John Edmund Moore and Mary Ann Connolly. John was born in 1818 in Freemans Reach, NSW,134 135 was baptised in 1824 in St. Marys Roman Catholic Sydney, NSW, and died on October 20, 1898 in Bollon, QLD at age 80.
F iv. Lucy Hoskisson was born on April 22, 1825 in Windsor, NSW, was baptised on January 8, 1826 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, and died on November 9, 1891 in Armidale, NSW136 at age 66.
Lucy married George Cross on January 11, 1853 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.,137 son of Thomas Cross and Martha Eaton Bryant. George was born on September 26, 1830 in Richmond, NSW138 139 140 and died on January 9, 1904 in Armidale, NSW141 at age 73.
Lucy next married Richard Holland, son of Richard Holland and Mary Ann Roberts. Richard was born on August 11, 1815 in Windsor, NSW142 and died on November 25, 1881 in Rosedale, SA at age 66.
F v. Jane Hoskisson was born on August 7, 1827 in Cornwallis, Windsor, NSW,143 was baptised on January 27, 1828 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, died on April 2, 1907 in Cobbitty, NSW144 at age 79, and was buried in St. Pauls Church of England Cobbity, NSW.
Jane married Samuel Blackman on November 1, 1842 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.,145 son of Samuel Blackman and Mary Hoskisson. Samuel was born on May 17, 1819 in Cobbitty, NSW,146 was baptised on August 22, 1819 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, died on February 19, 1903 in Cobbitty, NSW147 at age 83, and was buried on February 21, 1903 in Cobbitty, NSW.
M vi. John Hoskisson was born on April 28, 1830 in Cornwallis, Windsor, NSW, was baptised on August 15, 1830 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, died on November 24, 1875 in Cornwallis, Windsor, NSW148 at age 45, and was buried in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.
John married Elizabeth Ezzy on April 19, 1854 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.,149 daughter of Charles Ezzy and Catherine Bootle. Elizabeth was born on November 18, 1831 in Windsor, NSW,150 151 was baptised on December 11, 1831 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, died on March 3, 1913 in Glebe, NSW152 at age 81, and was buried in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.
M vii. James Hoskisson was born on June 2, 1833 in Windsor, NSW and died on January 25, 1842 in Windsor, NSW153 at age 8.
F viii. Elizabeth Hoskisson was born on August 24, 1836 in Cornwallis, Windsor, NSW154 and was baptised on January 8, 1826 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.
Elizabeth married Thomas Wood on May 25, 1855 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.,155 son of George Wood and Jane Cross. Thomas was born on August 24, 1835 in Richmond, NSW,156 157 died on June 19, 1881 in Windsor, NSW158 at age 45, and was buried in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.
F ix. Matilda Hoskisson was born on January 21, 1839 in Windsor, NSW159 and died on January 28, 1839 in Windsor, NSW.160
F x. Sophia Hoskisson was born on July 14, 1840 in Cornwallis, Windsor, NSW, was baptised on August 23, 1840 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, died in 1911 in Newtown, NSW161 at age 71, and was buried in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.
Sophia married John Miller on May 14, 1861 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.,162 son of James Cox Miller and Martha Ridge. John was born on September 20, 1841 in Windsor, NSW,163 was baptised on October 17, 1841 in Wilberforce & Pitt Town, NSW, died on June 8, 1919 in Wilberforce, NSW at age 77, and was buried in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.
M xi. Samuel John Hoskisson was born on October 1, 1844 in Cornwallis, Windsor, NSW,164 was baptised on November 3, 1844 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, died on August 20, 1929 in Windsor, NSW165 at age 84, and was buried in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.
Samuel married Mary Slater, daughter of George Slater and Mary Donohoe. Mary was born on December 28, 1844 in Clarendon, Windsor, NSW and was baptised on February 16, 1845 in Roman Catholic, Windsor, NSW.
Samuel next married Amelia Catherine Ezzy on April 20, 1871 in Yetman, NSW.,166 daughter of Charles Ezzy and Catherine Bootle. Amelia was born on November 16, 1848 in Windsor, NSW, was baptised in 1853, died on May 9, 1919 in Clarendon, Windsor, NSW167 at age 70, and was buried in St. Matthews Roman Catholic, Windsor, NSW.
7. William Gabriel Freebody (John2, Sion Clarkson1) was born in 1832 in Freemans Reach, Wilberforce, NSW, died on October 30, 1910 in Queanbeyan, NSW9 at age 78, and was buried on November 1, 1910 in Riverside Cemetery, Queanbeyan, NSW.
William married Ellen Mary McEvoy on May 5, 1860 in Crackenback near Jindabyne, NSW.,168 daughter of James McEvoy and Mary Sheil. Ellen was born in 1842 in Wollondibby near Jindabyne, NSW,169 died on August 26, 1915 in Queanbeyan, NSW170 at age 73, and was buried in Queanbeyan, NSW.
Children from this marriage were:
25 F i. Mary Elizabeth Freebody was born in 1862 in Adaminaby, NSW and died in 1944 in Brisbane, QLD at age 82.
26 F ii. Catherine Ann Freebody was born in 1864 in Adaminaby, NSW171 and died on August 29, 1932 in Balmain South, NSW172 at age 68.
M iii. William Byrne Freebody was born on May 17, 1865 in Adaminaby, NSW,173 died on September 23, 1880 in Berridale, NSW174 at age 15, and was buried in Berridale Cemetery, NSW Grave 286-287.
F iv. Margaret Freebody was born in 1866 in Adaminaby, NSW,175 died on February 26, 1927 in Sydney, NSW176 at age 61, and was buried in Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, NSW.
She never married and had no children
27 M v. Patrick William Freebody was born on February 10, 1869 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW177 and died on May 29, 1961 in Young, NSW178 at age 92.
28 M vi. James Hubert Freebody was born on June 21, 1870 in Middlingbank near Cooma, NSW,179 died on October 21, 1912 in Adaminaby, NSW180 at age 42, and was buried in Old Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW.
M vii. Thomas Francis Freebody was born in 1872 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW181 and died on October 11, 1897 in Bega, NSW182 at age 25.
He never married and had no children
F viii. Unnamed Freebody was born in 1873 in Cooma, NSW and died in 1873 in Cooma, NSW.183
29 F ix. Elizabeth Emma Freebody was born on September 22, 1874 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW184 and died on November 5, 1956 in Burwood, NSW185 at age 82.
M x. John George Freebody was born in 1878 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW186 and died on May 26, 1962 in West Lynn, Jindabyne, NSW187 at age 84.
He never married and had no children
30 M xi. William Byrne Freebody was born on January 9, 1881 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW, died on May 9, 1962 in Burwood, NSW174 at age 81, and was buried on May 12, 1962 in Canberra, ACT.
31 M xii. Percy Joseph Freebody was born on September 19, 1884 in Dalgety, NSW,188 died on August 7, 1914 in Queanbeyan, NSW189 at age 29, and was buried on August 9, 1914 in Catholic Section, Riverside Cemetery, Queanbeyan, NSW.
8. Simon Freebody (John2, Sion Clarkson1) was born on December 3, 1835 in Freemans Reach, Wilberforce, NSW, died on September 12, 1918 in Goulburn, NSW10 at age 82, and was buried on September 14, 1918 in Gegedzerick near Berridale, NSW.
More about Simon:
• Elected: Justice of the Peace. JP.
• Occupation: Publican - Seymour Inn.
• Religion: Catholic.
• He lived at Arable near Cooma NSW.
Simon married Mary Johannah Russell on September 15, 1856 in Queanbeyan, NSW.,190 daughter of Christopher Russell and Ann Blackburn. Mary was born in 1832 in Ballymere, Tipperary, Ireland, died on September 7, 1887 in Cooma, NSW191 at age 55, and was buried on September 9, 1887 in Gegedzerick near Berridale, NSW.
Children from this marriage were:
32 M i. John Henry Freebody was born in 1857 in Cooma, NSW192 and died on June 4, 1898 in Cooma, NSW193 at age 41.
33 M ii. James Simon Freebody was born on March 11, 1859 in Middlingbank near Cooma, NSW194 and died in 1940 in Sydney, NSW195 at age 81.
34 M iii. Michael Edward Freebody was born in 1862 in Adaminaby, NSW,196 died on May 2, 1938 in Berridale, NSW197 at age 76, and was buried in Catholic Section, Berridale Cemetery, NSW.
M iv. William Henry Freebody was born in 1862 in Cooma, NSW,196 died on July 16, 1932 in Numerella, NSW198 at age 70, and was buried in Gegedzerick Cemetery, Berridale, NSW.
He never married and had no children
35 F v. Sarah Ann Freebody was born in 1865 in Cooma, NSW,199 died on April 11, 1947 in Goulburn, NSW200 at age 82, and was buried on April 12, 1947 in Roman Catholic Goulburn, NSW.
36 F vi. Mary Ellen Freebody was born in 1867 in Cooma, NSW,201 died on April 10, 1947 in Goulburn, NSW202 at age 80, and was buried in Catholic Cemetery, Goulburn, NSW.
37 M vii. Francis Joseph Freebody was born on May 7, 1868 in Cooma, NSW,203 died on December 11, 1955 in Wagga Wagga, NSW204 at age 87, and was buried in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
38 M viii. Arthur Herbert Freebody was born in 1870 in Coolamalong near Berridale, NSW,205 died on April 4, 1930 in Numerella, NSW206 at age 60, and was buried on April 6, 1930 in Gegedzerick Cemetery, NSW Grave 289.
M ix. Thomas F Freebody was born in 1872 in Cooma, NSW207 and died in New Zealand.
He never married and had no children
F x. Eleanor Elizabeth Freebody was born in 1874 in Cooma, NSW208 and died in 1875 in Cooma, NSW209 at age 1.
9. Sarah Freebody (John2, Sion Clarkson1) was born on December 31, 1840 in Freemans Reach, Wilberforce, NSW,15 was baptised on April 11, 1841 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, and died on April 4, 1919 in Cooma, NSW16 at age 78.
Sarah married James S Madden on November 23, 1881 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW.,210 son of James Leonard Madden and Mary. James was born in 1853 in VIC and died in 1887 in Cooma, NSW211 at age 34.
Children from this marriage were:
39 M i. Thomas Madden was born in 1884 in Young, NSW212 and died in 1959 in Young, NSW213 at age 75.
40 F ii. Margaret Madden was born in 1886 in Young, NSW.214
F iii. Isabella E Madden was born in 1888 in Young, NSW215 and died in 1966 in Young, NSW216 at age 78.
Isabella married Robert John Rule in 1910 in Young, NSW.,217 son of Charles Thomas Rule and Mary H G Curran. Robert died in 1962 in Young, NSW.218
Sarah next married Patrick Daniel Doyle on November 27, 1893 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW.,219 son of Patrick Doyle and Johanna. Patrick was born in 1859 in Sandhurst, VIC and died in 1910 in Cooma, NSW220 at age 51. They had no children.
10. Mary Ann Freebody (John2, Sion Clarkson1) was born on December 7, 1842 in Windsor, NSW, died on September 25, 1944 in Cooma, NSW at age 101, and was buried in Numerella, NSW.
Mary had a child
Her child was:
M i. John Brown Freebody was born on September 2, 1885 in Coolantra, Cooma, NSW221 and died in 1901 in Cooma, NSW222 at age 16.
11. John Joseph Freebody (John2, Sion Clarkson1) was born on July 29, 1843 in Freemans Reach, Wilberforce, NSW, was baptised in Church of England, Richmond, NSW, died on October 21, 1927 in Moonbah near Jindabyne, NSW17 at age 84, and was buried in Moonbah Cemetery, NSW.
John married Margaret Mary McEvoy on October 17, 1867 in Wollondibby near Jindabyne, NSW.,223 daughter of James McEvoy and Mary Sheil. Margaret was born on June 15, 1846 in Wollondibby near Jindabyne, NSW,224 died on November 20, 1912 in Cooma, NSW225 at age 66, and was buried on November 21, 1912 in Moonbah Cemetery, NSW Grave 22.
Children from this marriage were:
F i. Mary Winifred Freebody was born on September 8, 1868 in Wollondilly, Jindabyne, NSW,226 died on June 5, 1871 in Middlingbank near Cooma, NSW227 at age 2, and was buried in Moonbah Cemetery, Moonbah, NSW Grave 20.
41 F ii. Sarah Ann Cecilia Freebody was born on June 6, 1870 in Middlingbank near Cooma, NSW,228 died on May 26, 1953 in Queanbeyan, NSW at age 82, and was buried in Catholic Lawn Cemetery Canberra, ACT.
42 M iii. John Bede Freebody was born on July 22, 1871 in Cooma, NSW,229 died on March 4, 1961 in Cooma, NSW230 at age 89, and was buried in Cooma, NSW.
F iv. Mary Winifred Freebody was born on December 11, 1872 in Cooma, NSW,231 died on August 24, 1931 in Queanbeyan, NSW232 at age 58, and was buried in Catholic Cemetery, Queanbeyan, NSW.
More about Mary:
• Religion: Catholic.
She never married and had no children
43 F v. Margaret Anastasia Freebody was born on June 10, 1874 in Cooma, NSW,233 died on May 20, 1946 in Canberra, ACT at age 71, and was buried in Canberra, ACT.
44 F vi. Annie Elizabeth Shiels Freebody was born on May 31, 1877 in Adaminaby, NSW,234 died on August 31, 1962 in Bega, NSW235 at age 85, and was buried on September 2, 1962 in Bega, NSW.
M vii. James Joseph Freebody was born on April 3, 1880 in Moonbah near Jindabyne, NSW,236 died on August 14, 1881 in Moonbah, NSW237 at age 1, and was buried in Moonbah Cemetery, Moonbah, NSW Grave 21.
M viii. Joseph James Freebody was born on December 5, 1881 in Moonbah near Jindabyne, NSW, died on April 6, 1883 in Moonbah, NSW238 at age 1, and was buried in Moonbah Cemetery, Moonbah, NSW Grave 21.
M ix. Peter Joseph James Freebody was born on February 5, 1885 in Cooma, NSW239 and died on April 9, 1963 in Canberra, ACT at age 78.
Peter married Jane Embleton on August 16, 1919 in St. Phillip's Church of England, Sydney, NSW.,240 daughter of John W Embleton and Elizabeth B. Jane was born in 1885 in West Maitland, NSW241 and died on February 18, 1955 in Canberra, ACT at age 70. They had no children.
Marriage Notes: Peter and Jane were remarried in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma NSW. on the 2nd December 1923 F x. Mabel Ellen Freebody was born on January 19, 1887 in Cooma, NSW242 and died on March 8, 1977 in Canberra, ACT at age 90.
She never married and had no children
12. Mary Ann Henshaw (Ann Freebody2, Sion Clarkson1) was born on March 14, 1814 in Richmond, NSW,30 was baptised on March 29, 1814 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, died on November 23, 1878 in Newtown, NSW31 at age 64, and was buried on November 24, 1878 in Camperdown, NSW.
Mary married Henry Trickett on June 25, 1832 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.,243 244 son of Joseph J Trickett and Sarah. Henry was born in 1802 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, died on September 1, 1856 in Sydney, NSW245 at age 54, and was buried on September 3, 1856 in Camperdown, NSW.
The child from this marriage was:
F i. Sarah Trickett was born in 1833 in NSW.246 247
Sarah married William Douglass in 1849 in St. Andrew's Church of England, Sydney, NSW.248 249
13. George Benjamin Henshaw/Oldfield (Ann Freebody2, Sion Clarkson1) was born on December 22, 1818 in Richmond, NSW,36 37 was baptised on December 26, 1819 in St. Peters Richmond, NSW as Henshaw, died on January 6, 1910 in Parramatta, NSW38 at age 91, and was buried on January 7, 1910 in Church of England Section, Rookwood, NSW. The cause of his death was Exhaustion, Systitis. Another name for George was Oldfield.
Notes: Birth index shows surname as Henshaw. George married Margaret Sargent on October 9, 1837 in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW.,250 251 daughter of Peter Sargent. Margaret was born on December 16, 1821 in Sydney, NSW, was baptised on November 5, 1822 in St. Phillip's Church of England, Sydney, NSW, died on August 20, 1889 in Newington Asylum Sydney, NSW at age 67, and was buried on August 21, 1889 in Rookwood, NSW.
Notes: No record can be found of a marriage between Margaret and George Oldfield and on Margaret's death record on the BDM register her name is given as Hanshaw, which is understandable as there is a record of her marriage to a George Henshaw as shown.
Children from this marriage were:
F i. Ann Henshaw was born in 1838 in NSW.252 253
45 M ii. George Benjamin Henshaw/Oldfield was born in 1839 in NSW254 255 and died in 1906 in Mudgee, NSW256 at age 67.
M iii. James E Oldfield was born in 1846 in Windsor, NSW.257
James married Annie M Boulton in 1866 in Penrith, NSW.258
F iv. Margaret Oldfield was born in 1848 in Windsor, NSW259 260 and died in 1936 in Drummoyne, NSW261 at age 88.
Margaret married Andrew Y K Duxbury in 1868 in Bathurst, NSW.262 Andrew was born in 1835 and died in 1911 in Balmain South, NSW263 at age 76.
F v. Sophia J Oldfield was born in 1850 in Windsor, NSW.264 265
Sophia married Thomas Dicks in 1876 in Mudgee, NSW.266
M vi. John Napoleon Oldfield was born in 1852 in Windsor, NSW267 268 and died in 1920 in Petersham, NSW269 at age 68.
John married Sarah Margaret Livingston in 1873 in Armidale, NSW.,270 daughter of Robert Livingston and Mary. Sarah was born in 1853 in NSW271 and died in 1933 in Ashfield, NSW272 at age 80.
M vii. William H Oldfield was born in 1854 in Windsor, NSW273 and died in 1932 in Bourke, NSW274 at age 78.
William married Emma Newell in 1873 in Bathurst, NSW.275
F viii. Emily Annie Australia Oldfield was born in 1856 in Windsor, NSW276 and died in 1936 in Newtown, NSW277 at age 80.
Emily married John Bruce on March 18, 1874 in Murrurindi, NSW.,278 son of Edward Bruce and Emma I Clarke. John was born on December 23, 1850 in Muswellbrook, NSW279 and died on February 28, 1875 in Murrurindi, NSW280 at age 24. The cause of his death was Obstruction of the bowel.
Emily next married Thomas Lane in 1878 in Bathurst, NSW.281
F ix. Lucelia Evangelina Oldfield was born in 1859 in Windsor, NSW.282
Lucelia married William Grant in 1875 in Bathurst, NSW.283
George next married Eliza Maria Blick on August 5, 1890 in St. Stephen’s Bathurst, NSW.284 Eliza was born circa 1830 and died in 1913 in Redfern, NSW at age 83.
14. James Edward Oldfield (Ann Freebody2, Sion Clarkson1) was born on March 6, 1821 in Richmond, NSW,39 was baptised on April 15, 1821 in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW, died on August 3, 1873 in Black Creek, Mudgee, NSW40 at age 52, and was buried on August 5, 1873 in Black Creek, NSW.
James married Margaret Hanning on April 29, 1852 in Tambooroora, NSW. Margaret was born in 1835 in Clare Ireland.
Children from this marriage were:
F i. Louisa Augusta Oldfield was born in 1857 in Mudgee, NSW285 and died in 1943 in Quirindi, NSW286 at age 86.
Louisa married Thomas Tanner in 1874 in Murrurindi, NSW.287
M ii. James Edward Oldfield was born in 1860 in Mudgee, NSW.288
M iii. Henry William Oldfield was born in 1862 in Rylstone, NSW.289
M iv. Charles M Oldfield was born in 1864 in Mudgee, NSW.290
M v. Joseph F Oldfield was born in 1867 in Cassilis, NSW.291
M vi. Arthur John Oldfield was born in 1870 in Murrurindi, NSW292 and died in 1874 in Murrurundi, NSW293 at age 4.
15. William Oldfield (Ann Freebody2, Sion Clarkson1) was born on June 1, 1823 in Richmond, NSW,43 was baptised on July 27, 1823 in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW, died on August 8, 1873 in Mudgee, NSW44 at age 50, and was buried on August 11, 1873 in Cudgegong, NSW.
Notes: On the BDMs, William's surname is spelt Olfield on his marriage record. William married Sophia Wood on May 9, 1849 in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW.,294 295 daughter of Charles Wood and Ann. Sophia was born on February 15, 1832 in Richmond, NSW,296 297 was baptised in St. Peters, Richmond, NSW, died on October 17, 1922 in Cudgegong, NSW298 at age 90, and was buried in Cudgegong, NSW.
Children from this marriage were:
M i. Robert Oldfield was born in 1850 in Richmond, NSW299 300 and died in 1925 in Mudgee, NSW301 at age 75.
Robert married Agnes Ann Miller in 1875 in Mudgee, NSW.,302 daughter of William Miller and Mary. Agnes died in 1929 in Bankstown, NSW.303
F ii. Ann Oldfield was born in 1852 in Richmond, NSW304 and died in 1939 in Mudgee, NSW305 at age 87.
Ann married Charles Griffith Perram in 1871 in Mudgee, NSW.,306 son of James G Perram and Ellen McCarthy. Charles was born in 1844 in Mudgee, NSW307 and died in 1915 in Rylstone, NSW308 at age 71.
F iii. Margaret T Oldfield was born in 1855 in Richmond, NSW309 and died in 1855 in Richmond, NSW.310 311
M iv. William Allen Oldfield was born in 1858 in Richmond, NSW.312
William married Sarah G Besant in 1880 in Rylstone, NSW.,313 daughter of Robert Besant and Agnes. Sarah died in 1880 in Mudgee, NSW.314
William next married Martha Besant in 1895 in Sofala, NSW.315
F v. Rebecca Oldfield was born in 1860 in Richmond, NSW316 and died in 1942 in Mudgee, NSW317 at age 82.
Rebecca married Henry Milton in 1877 in Mudgee, NSW.318
M vi. Daniel Henry Oldfield was born in 1864 in Mudgee, NSW319 and died in 1948 in Mudgee, NSW320 at age 84.
M vii. James C Oldfield was born in 1865 in Mudgee, NSW321 and died in 1927 in Mudgee, NSW322 at age 62.
James married Mary Jane Besant in 1888 in Mudgee, NSW.,323 daughter of William Besant and Sarah Ann. Mary was born in 1867 in Sofala, NSW324 and died in 1938 in Mudgee, NSW325 at age 71.
F viii. Sophia Oldfield was born in 1867 in Mudgee, NSW.326
F ix. Mary Oldfield was born in 1870 in Mudgee, NSW327 and died in 1929 in Rylstone, NSW328 at age 59.
Mary married John Besant in 1892 in Mudgee, NSW.,329 son of William Besant and Sarah Ann. John was born in 1865 in Sofala, NSW330 and died in 1942 in Rylstone, NSW331 at age 77.
16. Elizabeth Freebody (Simon J2, Sion Clarkson1) was born on November 21, 1825 in Richmond, NSW,56 57 58 was baptised on February 14, 1830 in Church of England Richmond, NSW, died on May 10, 1910 in Ashfield, NSW59 at age 84, and was buried on May 12, 1910 in Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, NSW.
Baptism Notes: by Rev Joseph Docker Elizabeth married James Paull on December 21, 1853 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW.,332 son of George Paull and Lydia Trott. James was born on March 4, 1832 in Chillington, Somerset, England, died on September 7, 1912 in Blackhall, QLD at age 80, and was buried on September 8, 1912 in Blackhall, QLD.
Notes: James arrived with his parents and brothers & sisters 31 Jul 1844 on the "St Vincent".
Children from this marriage were:
46 M i. George Simon Paull was born on January 8, 1855 in Windsor, NSW333 and died on October 7, 1900 in Walcha, NSW334 at age 45.
F ii. Mary Susannah Paull was born on June 6, 1856 in Windsor, NSW,335 died on May 5, 1933 in Rockhampton, QLD at age 76, and was buried on May 6, 1933 in Rockhampton, QLD.
Mary married Alfred Walker on May 19, 1873 in Warren, NSW.,336 son of Thomas Walker and Sarah. Alfred was born on September 7, 1844 in Manchester, England and died on April 11, 1914 in Richmond, QLD at age 69.
M iii. John Paull was born in 1857 in Windsor, NSW and died in 1858 in Windsor, NSW337 at age 1.
F iv. Maria Ann Paull was born on April 17, 1858 in Windsor, NSW,338 died on October 26, 1926 in Blackhall, QLD at age 68, and was buried on October 28, 1926 in Blackhall, QLD.
Maria married James William French on January 14, 1877 in Church of England, Bundulla, NSW.,339 son of James French and Mary. James was born in 1855 in NSW340 and died on January 28, 1931 in Blackhall, QLD at age 76.
F v. Elizabeth Ann Paull was born on March 21, 1860 in South Creek, NSW,341 died on August 9, 1924 in Bondi, NSW342 at age 64, and was buried on August 11, 1924 in Rookwood Anglican Section 5 grave No 1799.
Elizabeth married Robert French on January 7, 1886 in Blackhall, QLD.343
F vi. Charlotte E Paull was born in 1862 in Mudgee, NSW344 and died in 1863 in Mudgee, NSW345 at age 1.
M vii. James Albert Paull was born on January 3, 1864 in Guntawang near Mudgee, NSW,346 died on May 29, 1926 in Campsie, NSW347 at age 62, and was buried on May 31, 1926 in Rookwood Anglican Section 7 grave No 4622.
James married Florence Agnes Hall on January 29, 1891 in Dubbo, NSW.,348 daughter of Robert Hall and Elizabeth Lily Campbell. Florence was born in July 1870 in Auckland, NZ and died on June 22, 1943 in Brisbane, QLD at age 72.
F viii. Clara M Paull was born in 1866 in Mudgee, NSW349 and died in 1868 in Orange, NSW350 at age 2.
17. Robert Freebody (Simon J2, Sion Clarkson1) was born on January 11, 1827 in Richmond, NSW,60 61 62 was baptised on February 14, 1830 in Church of England, Richmond, NSW, died on January 16, 1877 in Berridale, NSW63 at age 50, and was buried on January 18, 1877 in Gegedzerick, Berridale (No Headstone).
Baptism Notes: by Rev Joseph Docker Robert married Martha Cecily McGraine Reily on February 12, 1855 in Roman Catholic, Adelong Creek, NSW.,351 daughter of Robert McGrane Reily and Martha Ann Sharpe. Martha was born on November 10, 1833 in Maitland, NSW, was baptised on November 10, 1834 in Squatters Creek, Wambrook, NSW, died on April 13, 1911 in Ryde, NSW352 at age 77, and was buried on April 15, 1911 in Field of Mars Cemetery, Ryde, NSW Catholic Section. Another name for Martha was Martha Cecile McGrane Riley.
Children from this marriage were:
M i. Robert Thomas Freebody was born on November 24, 1855 in Adelong Creek, NSW.353
M ii. Emanuel Freebody was born on April 10, 1857 in Adelong, NSW354 and died in 1906 in Wagga Wagga, NSW355 at age 49.
47 F iii. Martha Cecelia Freebody was born on December 6, 1858 in Adelong, NSW,356 died on August 11, 1932 in Queanbeyan, NSW357 at age 73, and was buried on August 12, 1932 in Roman Catholic, Queanbeyan, NSW.
48 F iv. Susannah Elizabeth Freebody was born in 1863 in Adelong, NSW358 and died in 1940 in Balmain, NSW359 at age 77.
49 F v. Catherine Jane Freebody was born in 1865 in Tumut, NSW and died in 1958 in Ramsgate, NSW at age 93.
50 M vi. Edward John Freebody was born on January 18, 1866 in Captains Flat, NSW,360 was baptised on March 25, 1866, died on July 10, 1956 in Oyster Bay, NSW361 at age 90, and was buried on July 11, 1956 in Woronora Cemetery, NSW Church of England section.
51 M vii. Henry Charles Freebody was born on July 29, 1868 in Frying Pan Creek, Adaminaby, NSW,362 was baptised on July 11, 1869 in Cooma, NSW, died in August 1952 in Bega, NSW363 at age 84, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.
52 M viii. Adolphus Roland Freebody was born on September 9, 1870 in Cooma, NSW,364 was baptised on December 11, 1870 in Cooma, NSW, died on December 10, 1932 in Liverpool, NSW365 at age 62, and was buried on December 12, 1932 in Church of England Liverpool, NSW.
M ix. Frederick William Freebody was born on November 3, 1872 in Cooma, NSW,366 was baptised on December 8, 1872, and died on June 7, 1877 in Wambrook near Cooma, NSW367 at age 4.
18. Edward Freebody (Simon J2, Sion Clarkson1) was born on October 28, 1830 in Richmond, NSW,70 71 was baptised in 1830 in Church of England, Narellan, NSW, died on January 9, 1921 in Cooma, NSW72 at age 90, and was buried on January 19, 1921 in St. John's Church of England, Adaminaby, NSW.
Notes: Edward's surname is spelt Frellody in the marriage section of the BDM regi ster Edward married Eliza Sorsby Locker on April 26, 1865 in "Happy Valley" near Adaminaby, NSW.,368 daughter of Thomas Locker and Anne Reeve. Eliza was born on February 28, 1840 in "Lanyon" near Queanbeyan, NSW369 and died on September 17, 1928 in Cooma, NSW370 at age 88.
Children from this marriage were:
53 M i. John Edward Freebody was born in 1866 in Adelong Creek, NSW,371 died on July 29, 1951 in Cooma, NSW372 at age 85, and was buried in Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 982.
F ii. Henrietta Susannah Jane Freebody was born on September 13, 1867 in Bolaro near Adaminaby, NSW,373 died on July 28, 1951 in Adaminaby, NSW374 at age 83, and was buried in Old Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW Grave 199.
She never married and had no children
54 F iii. Charlotte Anne Freebody was born on August 26, 1870 in "Happy Valley" near Adaminaby, NSW375 and died on November 21, 1953 in Cooma, NSW376 at age 83.
55 M iv. Frederick Charles Freebody was born on December 4, 1872 in Bolaro near Adaminaby, NSW,377 died on November 7, 1950 in Chatswood, NSW378 at age 77, and was buried in Adaminaby, NSW.
M v. Unnamed Freebody was born in 1875 in Adaminaby, NSW379 and died in 1875 in Adaminaby, NSW.380
56 M vi. George Thomas Freebody was born on July 10, 1876 in Bolaro near Adaminaby, NSW381 and died on July 21, 1958 in Rockdale, NSW382 at age 82.
57 M vii. Alexander Allan Freebody was born on April 22, 1879 in Adaminaby, NSW383 and died on May 31, 1919 in Adaminaby, NSW384 at age 40.
F viii. Maude Emma Freebody was born on July 28, 1883 in Bolaro near Adaminaby, NSW,385 died on April 27, 1950 in Cooma, NSW386 at age 66, and was buried in Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 1050b.
Maude married Walter Louis Luton on July 21, 1923 in Blacks Creek near Cooma, NSW.,387 son of Alfred Luton and Anne Brown. Walter was born in 1868 in Queanbeyan, NSW,388 died on September 29, 1944 in Cooma, NSW389 at age 76, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 1050a.
Notes: Walter's surname was spelt LUTIN on the BDM birth records 19. Mary Ann Freebody (Simon J2, Sion Clarkson1) was born on June 14, 1833 in Richmond, NSW,73 74 was baptised on July 24, 1833 in St. Peter's Church of England, Richmond, NSW, died on July 19, 1924 in Cooma, NSW75 at age 91, and was buried on July 21, 1924 in Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 1311.
Mary married Jeremiah Eldridge on December 6, 1850 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW.390 Jeremiah was born in 1812 in Seven Oaks, Kent, England, died on October 10, 1893 in Wambrook near Cooma, NSW391 at age 81, and was buried on October 12, 1893 in Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 1311.
Marriage Notes: Church of England ceremony Notes: Jeremiah Eldridge was a convict who arrived at Port Jackson on the 27th June 1833 aboard the ship "Asia". The ship had sailed from Downs in England 21st February 1833, a voyage of 126 days. He had been tried and convicted on the 30th July 1832 at the Kent Assizes of stealing and was sentenced to transportation for life.
Children from this marriage were:
58 F i. Mary Anne Eldridge was born on September 4, 1851 in Dry Plains, NSW,392 was baptised on February 16, 1851 in Cooma, NSW, died on November 15, 1924 in Shepardstown, NSW393 at age 73, and was buried on November 16, 1924 in Adelong, NSW.
59 M ii. Jeremiah Eldridge was born on September 13, 1853 in Cooma, NSW,394 395 was baptised in 1853 in Cooma, NSW, died on February 12, 1934 in Merrylands, NSW396 at age 80, and was buried in St. Bartholomew's Church of England, Prospect, NSW.
60 M iii. Thomas Eldridge was born on June 2, 1855 in Frying Pan near Adaminaby, NSW, died on March 6, 1910 in Adaminaby, NSW397 at age 54, and was buried on March 7, 1910 in Church of England Cemetery, Old Adaminaby, NSW Grave 218.
61 M iv. Edward Eldridge was born on August 28, 1856 in Frying Pan Creek, Adaminaby, NSW,398 was baptised on April 1, 1857 in Adaminaby, NSW, died on September 27, 1932 in Adaminaby, NSW399 at age 76, and was buried on September 28, 1932 in Old Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW Grave 158.
62 F v. Elizabeth A S Eldridge was born on July 4, 1858 in Frying Pan Creek, Adaminaby, NSW,400 was baptised on March 22, 1859 in Frying Pan Creek, Adaminaby, NSW, and died on May 26, 1919 in Candelo, NSW401 at age 60.
63 M vi. John Simon Eldridge was born on June 28, 1860 in Frying Pan Creek, Adaminaby, NSW,402 was baptised on September 20, 1860 in Cooma, NSW, died on February 2, 1938 in "Seven Oaks" near Cooma, NSW403 at age 77, and was buried on February 3, 1938 in Cooma, NSW.
64 M vii. George Eldridge was born on June 5, 1862 in Frying Pan Creek, Adaminaby, NSW,404 died on October 14, 1932 in Braeside Road, Greystanes, NSW405 at age 70, and was buried on October 17, 1932 in St. Bartholomew's Church of England, Prospect, NSW.
65 F viii. Susannah Eldridge was born on April 3, 1864 in Wambrook, near Cooma, NSW,406 was baptised on July 9, 1864 in Adaminaby, NSW, died on December 4, 1918 in Cooma, NSW407 at age 54, and was buried on December 6, 1918 in Church of England Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 1312. (Twin)
F ix. Sarah Eldridge was born on April 3, 1864 in Wambrook near Cooma, NSW,408 was baptised on July 9, 1864, died on September 29, 1877 in Cooma, NSW409 at age 13, and was buried in Cooma, NSW. (Twin)
66 F x. Louisa Emily Eldridge was born on June 8, 1866 in Cooma, NSW,410 died on March 9, 1949 in Murwillumbah, NSW411 at age 82, and was buried on March 10, 1949 in East Lismore, NSW.
67 M xi. Charles Henry Eldridge was born on February 3, 1874 in Wambrook near Cooma, NSW,412 was baptised on April 9, 1874, died on November 27, 1952 in 698 Merrylands Road, Greystanes, NSW413 at age 78, and was buried on November 29, 1952 in Church of England Prospect, NSW.
20. John Myles Freebody (Simon J2, Sion Clarkson1) was born on August 14, 1835 in North Richmond, NSW,76 77 was baptised on October 4, 1835 in St. Peter's Church of England, Richmond, NSW, died on October 7, 1915 in Nimmitabel, NSW78 at age 80, and was buried in Berridale, NSW.
John married Mary Ann Smith on September 14, 1868 in Church of England, Middlingbank, NSW.,414 daughter of Daniel Shepardson Smith and Isabella Fraser. Mary was born on October 22, 1849 in Middlingbank near Cooma, NSW,415 was baptised on August 15, 1855 in Presbyterian, Liverpool Plains, NSW, died on September 6, 1907 in Berridale, NSW416 at age 57, and was buried on September 8, 1907 in Church of England Section, Gegedzerick, NSW.
Children from this marriage were:
M i. Albert Edward Freebody was born on July 14, 1869 in "Peters Flat" near Middlingbank, NSW,417 was baptised on September 12, 1869, died on March 28, 1929 in Nimmitabel, NSW418 at age 59, and was buried on March 30, 1929 in Church of England Section, Nimmitabel, NSW.
68 F ii. Isabella Susannah Freebody was born on April 7, 1871 in Berridale, NSW,419 was baptised on August 13, 1871, died on July 1, 1940 in Urana, Berridale, NSW420 at age 69, and was buried in Berridale Cemetery, NSW Grave 223.
F iii. Mary Winifred Freebody was born in 1873 in Cooma, NSW231 and died in 1873 in Cooma, NSW.
69 F iv. Mary Jane Freebody was born on March 27, 1874 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW,421 died on January 24, 1925 in Berridale, NSW422 at age 50, and was buried in Gegedzerick, Berridale Cemetery, NSW Grave 117.
70 F v. Sarah Ann Freebody was born on November 4, 1879 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW,423 died in 1951 in Goulburn, NSW424 at age 72, and was buried in Goulburn, NSW.
M vi. James J Freebody was born in 1881 in Cooma, NSW.
M vii. Joseph J Freebody was born in 1883 in Cooma, NSW.
F viii. Edith Freebody was born in 1887 in Cooma, NSW425 and died on September 9, 1905 in Cooma, NSW426 at age 18.
21. Martha Freebody (Simon J2, Sion Clarkson1) was born on September 20, 1840 in North Richmond, NSW,83 was baptised on November 1, 1840, died on October 30, 1876 in Arable near Cooma, NSW84 at age 36, and was buried on November 1, 1876 in Gegedzerick Cemetery, Berridale, NSW.
Baptism Notes: by Henry Stiles Martha married James Miners on August 25, 1868 in Church of Eng
Submitted by Pat Freebody <f.freebody-at-bigpond.com>
From a book on the History of the Second Fleeters
Submitted by Judy Wiles" <jrog44@hotmail.com>
& Martha Reily
2. Edward Freebody
& Eliza Locker
3. Mary Ann Freebody/Eldridge
4. John Myles Freebody
& Mary Ann Smith
5. Sarah Freebody
6. Martha Freebody/Miners
7. Joseph Freebody
& Elizabeth Miners8. Emma Freebody /Miners
Susan Grieves <sgrieves-at-webone.com.au > 28.06.06
with additional information supplied by:
Tony Pearson [m.pearson-at-optusnet.com.au] 22.11.07
First Generation
Mary Wells on her person did hide
Yards of calico, but alas, she was spied
She came here in tears
And served seven years
"A free body at last" she then cried
Mary Wells (Royal Admiral 1792) was "housekeeper" to Si(m)on Freebody (Neptune 1790). Although they never married, they raised six children in the Hawkesbury area.
Mary Wells (b.1768) daughter of Rachel and Henry Wells. Mary was convict who was tried on the 19/03/1792 in York and who arrived in Australia 7th Oct 1792 aboard the 'Royal Admiral'. She is buried as Mary Freebody, wife of Simon Freebody at St Matthews Windsor. Mary Wells Concealed 27 yards of printed Calico under her cloak and left the shop of James Robson, Linen draper, Parish of St Peter the Little, York. James Robson followed Mary Wells into the street and apprehended her. She stood trial the 5th Nov1791, was found guilty and sentenced to 7 years transportation. Mary was tried in the Guild Hall, Yorkshire, she was held in Ousebridge Gaol from November 1791 until March 1792 when they were below the tide level.
Second Generation
Peter Freebody late of the Tuross, Farmer.
14th March 1912. On his Date Letters of Administration in the Estate of the said deceased were granted to James Freebody of Numeralla. Laborer the brother of the said deceased. Bond in amount of 200pounds. William Henry Fr eebody of the Tuross. Grazier and Arther Herbert Freebody of Numeralla, Grazier. Interstate died at Cooma 26th Jun 1911. Estate sworn at 54.11.9d
He received 7 years
Arrived on Earl St Vincent in 1820
According to the baptismal records William was baptised by Father McInroe on the 14th May 1834. The records state that he was 28 years of age.
According to the General Muster records in 1822, William Kiss is listed as born in the colony, occupation being labourer and residing at Windsor. From 1823 to 1825 he was employed by Daniel Smallwood of Windsor.
In about 1822 William began a relationship with Ann Henshaw, daughter of Simon Freebody, and she had a child while she was still nominally partnering James Oldfield, but thought to have been fathered by William. On the 31st March 1826, at the Windsor Quarter Sessions, William and Ann were found guilty of assault and fined one shilling and discharged. Later in 1826, William was again convicted of assault and sentenced to 3 months gaol. After his release he went to live with and work for William Hounslow, an old friend of the Ruse family. In the 1828 Census statistics he is listed as aged 25 and employed as a labourer by William Hounslow at Cornwallis.
By 1833 he had settled down and married the daughter of an Irish convict, Elizabeth Kennedy. Elizabeth converted William and the others of the Ruse family, to Catholicism and bore him 8 children. He died in 1853, aged 46. He was buried under his original name of James Kiss.
Third Generation
Death index shows surname as Oldfield.
We have received two differing versions of the family of George Benjamin Henshaw/Oldfield depending on which surname was used. As it is not possible for us to verify which is correct at this time we have listed both so that you can make your own decision as to correctness. George could easily have switched surnames for some reason unknown to us at this time.
James was a Carrier & Bullocky
His shipping papers give the following details:-
Occupation - farm labourer
Height - 5 ft 2 1/2 ins.
Complexion - Fair, ruddy and freckled
Hair - brown
Eyes - Grey
Distinguishing marks - woman MAF on inside lower left arm and the mark of a boil on the right wrist.
He was granted a Ticket of Leave on the 8th October 1841 and allowed to stay in Queanbeyan.
He was granted a Conditional Pardon on the 19th January 1850.
Following his Conditional Pardon, Jeremiah moved to the Monaro district. He and Mary Ann later bought the property called "Woolway" near Dry Plains.
