George PIERPOINT

[Ruskie]

Hi tofgem. I had to reread this old post to refresh my memory. Oddly enough only a few days ago I was thinking about recount of that dreadful journey (but I couldn't remember who I did the lookup for  ). It was very enlightening.

It's wonderful to see a photograph of George and Harriet and I'm glad to see that all your research is falling into place.

PS Unfortunately Trish hasn't been a member of rootschat for some time. I have not been in touch with her and I don't know if she ever pops back as a guest. She is missed.

[tofgem]

Hi Ruskie
I found a record of the journey in a contemporary newspaper and although the captain was the subject of an inquiry by the Central Immigration Board he was exonerated. However, he did manage to sink the ship in January 1868 as a result of being drunk and the ship broke up on the rocks. He was held responsible for the loss of the ship.

The report of George and Harriet's voyage certainly provided a stimulus and as a result of the clues held within it I have managed to trace many of George and Harriet's footsteps through to their deaths, together with the lives of their children. George worked on the Queensland railway and the family are recognised as pioneers in Stanthorpe.

Samuel's will which you found also gives many clues. I have so much material that it will take a long time to sort it out, but it certainly makes a good read and I am learning a lot about the settlement of Queensland.

Again, thank you for your help. Without the stimulii provided by you and Trish I would know nothing about the family except that they emigrated to Australia in 1865.

Tofgem

[Ruskie]

Thanks tofgem. If you ever need anything else looked up let me know.

One thing you may like to investigate .... I think there are lists of Queensland Rail Employees at the Archives. I have no idea of dates covered or what the records contain.

You may find something about these on the Qld State Archvies website.

Good luck with your research. 

[tofgem]

Thanks for the offer Ruskie. It is very much appreciated.

I have already checked for employment records for George. However, he worked as a navvy for the English firm of Peto, Brassey and Betts (not directly for Queensland Railways), who were given the initial contract for the railway in Queensland, and unfortunately no records were kept for the navvies. There weren't even departure  records kept for those workers who emigrated from the UK.

Tofgem

[Ruskie]

You seem to have been very thorough and found just about all that is there to be found. 

[Sharon Brennan]

George Pierpoint is buried at Stanthorpe, Queensland.
Headstone
PIERPOINT George age 86
Died 26 Nov 1918
Service 27 Nov 1918

Location S/06/c11
Burial Reg No 1122
Remarks S.O. John Pierpoint, brn Sandbatch, Cheshire, England, H.O. Harriet Lewis

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I am interested in the branch Samuel Pierpoint m Emma Hooton.

Sharon Brennan

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[tofgem]

Hi Sharon
I've only just found your post. I don't know why I didn't find it earlier. It might have something to do with the fact that I was without a computer from May to August. My apologies for not responding before.
I am now trying to find a link between Emma Hooton, wife of Samuel Pierpoint and Ellen Hooton, wife of John Thomas Hoult. Can you offer any suggestions?
Tofgem

[Sharon Brennan]

Hi
Emma and Ellen were sisters, daughters of Joseph Hooton and his wife Rebecca Bettis (Bellis).
Emma was born 19 July 1860 at Timbarra, McLeod's Creek, NSW
Ellen was born 27 December 1866 same place.
I am descended from their elder sister Sarah Jane who was born on the Wilson Kennedy on 26 November 1852.
Feel free to contact me at sharon(dot)brennanatgmail.com if you wish.

[tofgem]

Thanks Sharon.
You have confirmed what I was hoping for.
Tofgem