Good evening researchers, I first posted in 2016 to Rootschat with some interesting insights at the time. I believe I may have some development, but wanted to seek some input from you researchers.
I am a keen researcher of my Grandmother's maiden name, SHERDEN, sometimes spelt SHERIDAN. I've traced this line back to Manchester, UK (been assisted by the MLFS) & possibly ending with an Irish connection.
However, this story is all about the life of Annie Maria KIRBY c1865. She is first identified in my family tree as the wife to my G G Grandfather, John SHERDEN b.1866 in Newcastle, NSW. She is identified on the birth certificates of, William John SHERDEN (b.1889 (11991/1889)) & then Alice Morris SHERDEN (b. 1890 (25572/1890)). Alice passed away in 1891, so there's another mention of her then (616/1891). On the BC of Wm. SHERDEN, there is listed marriage of, 29/07/1887 in Sydney (aged 19 YO, born in Sydney) & the BC of Alice SHERDEN there is a listed marriage of, 27/07/1886 in Sydney (aged 21 YO, born in Sydney).
There was no further mention of Annia Maria KIRBY, until John SHERDEN, remarried in 1897 (1272/1987), where he listed his conjugal status as widower.
Possible updates (I'm keen for your thoughts ?)
- I have located an Annia Maria KIRBY marrying a William Henry READ on the 19 Jul. 1886 (1239/1886). I have located the Sydney, Anglican Parish Register record, which lists her birth as NSW, her father as Edward KIRBY and her mother as Mary Ann ROBINSON and her age as 21 years of age (I have not been able to locate Edward and Mary's marriage certificate, or any further details involving Edward and Mary).
- I have located a number of criminal records, which may assist with Annie Maria KIRBY, firstly a Australia, Gaol Description and Entrance Book record, which lists a Annie KIRBY (ALIAS Annie READ) with an offence listed of, Prostitute & Riotous on the 26 October 1885. Which appears to have been 'disposed of' 10 November 1885.
- I then located a NSW Police Gazette record, dated 11/08/1886, which lists her wanted, in relation to 'deserting her infant male child, aged 6 months'. She is described as, about 20 YO, red cheeks, fair complexion, light sandy hair, one front tooth deficient, dressed in dark clothes and hat.
- I searched for any records connected to approx. Feb. 1886 (which is about six months before the wanted NSW Police Gazette post) via NSW BDM, I did not locate any READ or KIRBY, but interestly I have located a birth registration of a William H SHERIDAN from the 29/02/1886 (which I have confirmed was a leap year). This child's parents' names are, William & Annie, from the district of Glebe registration (7595/1886).
- I located another NSW Police Gazette (which pre-dated their wedding) from the 30/06/1886, where Annie READ, was charged, on warrant, with deserting her infant male child, by Detectives CLOUGH and ROCHLAX. The article indicates she was ordered to be taken to the Benevolent Asylum.
Mysteries:- What become of Annie Maria KIRBY/SHERDEN/READ ? John SHERDEN, describes himself as a widower in 1897, I cannot find any death registered that is likely to belong to her.
- What become of William SHERIDAN/READ ? born, 29/02/1886 ?
- What become of William Henry READ ?
- Is there a marriage for Edward READ & Mary Ann ROBINSON ? And where/when did they die ?
Any assistance, would be greatly appreciated
Kind Regards,
Lee
