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Research in Other Countries => Australia => Topic started by: matty01 on Sunday 04 May 08 01:56 BST (UK)
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Can anyone help?
I have been looking for Cornelius Diment, who came to Australia before 1881, he does not appear on this census. I have searched all the immigration records I can find, assisted, unassisted etc, but no mention of him. In the 1881 census his father and 4 younger children are in a workhouse, mother is a servant, and no Cornelius. He was born 1862 in Cossington, Somerset, and I imagine he would have been about 18 when he came here with a brother who was 2 years younger.
Any suggestions? I am beggining to think he flew!!
Thanks
Chris
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Chris,
Are you just looking for his arrival in Australia, or are you looking for records of him?
There is a death of a Cornelius Gibson DIMENT in 1950 in Hurstville, NSW, Ref = 28082
Parents = George and Caroline.
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Hi there are also a cuple of marriages in the name.
First
5588/1888 Diment, Cornelius to Emily Organ at Woonoona.
Second,
25500/1949 Cornelius Gibson. To Lily Maria Mansell. At Rockdale
Perhaps a son.!!
Sue
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Hello there
He does appear to be on the 1881census living at Bawdrip, Somerset with James Diment brother 14 both farm labourers
regards Jenn
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Oh Good Jenn,
So, maybe entry to Australia between 1881 & 1888.
Sue
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Thanks everyone. That is the correct Cornelius, I have already got the info after his arrival here, and I will have another look at the census.
I am really interested in how he got here. I would imagine that he couldn't have come unassisted, as he was a farm labourer and wouldn't have had any money. And he married Emily Organ in 1888, so where can I look for him in those few years (1881-1888)?
I have found that the name (Diment) is spelled several different ways along the way- Dyment, Dimond, Dymond etc
Thanks for the help
Chris
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Hi Sparrett,
No, that was the same Cornelius that got himself married at the age of 87! Bit of a wild lad in his day, I believe! There are lots of family stories about him, not all good I'm afraid
Chris
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Hi Jenn,
Just found Cornelius on the 1881 censu!
It's very strange though. He was living next door to Caroline Meaker, and that was also his mother's name before she married. Coincidence maybe, or another family member
Chris
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Hello there
Do you have the 1930/1936 electoral roll for him? If not can post the results.
Have you got his death certiifcate it should say how long in the colonies etc.
regards Jenn
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might be worthwhile contacting this fellow.
Not using name in case of privacy breaches.
http://ro.uow.edu.au/morgan/
Leanne
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Hi Jenn
No I don't have that electoral roll, and that would be great if you could post it.
I have his death cert, but not much extra info on there, he must have been quite secretive! Doesn't say how long he was here
Thanks
Chris
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Hello Leanne
That looks like a great idea, I imagine he will be related somewhere along the line, especially coming from that area.
Thanks for the info
Chris
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Hi there
Cornelius was brother to my husbands 2 x Great Grandfather Albert Diment who married Mary Jane Smith. If you are looking for the family on the 1871 census they are listed as Vincent
RG10; Piece: 2390; Folio: 51; Page: 1; GSU roll: 83510
George Vincent
Caroline Vincent
Walter Vincent
Jane Vincent
Albert Vincent
Cornelius Vincent
James Vincent
Alferd Vincent
Are you related to Ken who is researching the family?
Regards Heather
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Hello Heather
Thanks for that information. Do you know why they are listed as VIncent? I can't understand that.
Yes, I am related to Ken, researching the same family, we are second cousins but have never met. we will need to refctify that soon.
Ken told me that you live near Cossington?
My email is
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if you would like to correspond
Chris