Hi there. I'm researching a mystery that has just come to light about an ancestor of mine.
Hugo Walton King. Born 1853 in Whitehaven, Cumberland, United Kingdom.
For years now we've had him on our scant records as having died 1872 at the young age of 18. No records were available to back this up so it was just accepted. However a snippet of information has come to light suggesting he either became a seaman or worked his passage over to Australia. The death date would either refer to date leaving the UK or the time he stepped onto Australian soil and set up a new life. I know Australia is a huge country and my only guide would be a regular sailing from Liverpool. Does any member know of or have in their family details of such a person? One other thing that may help is the fact that his father and grandfather were cabinet makers and certainly after the death of his father in 1865 the business closed and furniture items sold. We know a cabinet made in the style of Chippendale was indeed purchased at a later date by someone in Australia- person unknown.
Regards
Jardiner
