Descendants of Peter Lewis

9. John LEWIS [824] (Joseph⁵, Peter², Peter¹) was born on 16 Apr 1830 in England and was baptised in 1830 in Burton Latimer Baptist Church, Nhants, England.

General Notes:
It is belived that John died before family emigrated to Australia

10. Eliza LEWIS [825] (Joseph⁵, Peter², Peter¹) was born on 12 Jan 1832 in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, England, was baptised in 1832 in Burton Latimer Baptist Church, Nhants, England, died on 28 Jun 1900 in Queenstown, Port Adelaide, South Australia at age 68, and was buried on 1 Jun 1900 in Woodville Cemetery, Adelaide.

General Notes:
1900 SA Death 270/357 BROADBENT Eliza John BROADBENT (H) Port Adelaide

The Express & Telegraph (Adelaide) Thursday 28 Jun 1900
Death Notice:
BROADBENT.-On the 28th June, at the residence of her grandson, Mr. John Prideaux, Victoria-street, Queenstown, Eliza, the beloved wife of John Broadbent, of Blackwood, eldest daughter of Elisabeth and the late Joseph Lewis, of Cherry Gardens, in her 69th year. "Safe in the arms of Jesus."

The Express & Telegraph (Adelaide) Friday 29 June 1900
Funeral Notices:
THE FRIENDS of the late Mrs. ELIZA BROADBENT are informed that her Funeral will leave the residence of her Grandson (Mr. J. Prideaux),Victoria-street, Queenstown, TOMORROW (Saturday) at 2.30 p.m for the Woodville Cemetery. 180-1 W. F. Deslander, Undertaker.

NORTHERN STAR TENT, No. 1, A.D. I.O.R. MEMBERS of the above Tent are requested to meet at the Hall on SATURDAY, June 30, at 2.15 p.m. sharp, to attend the Funeral of the late WIFE of Bro. JOHN BROADBENT. Frederick H. Haynes, 131 Secretary.

Eliza married John BROADBENT [851], son of Luke BROADBENT [1974] and Harriet INMAN [1975], on 26 Nov 1850 in Wesleyan Church, Cherry Gardens, South Australia. John was born on 2 Jul 1829 in Derbyshire, England, died on 27 May 1901 in Prospect Hill, Adelaide, South Australia at age 71, and was buried on 30 May 1901 in Woodville Cemetery, Adelaide.

General Notes:
1901 SA Deaths 277/425 BROADBENT John undefined Morphett Vale

John BROADBENT arrived in the colony at the age of 7y with his parents, Luke & Harriet, and other siblings on HMS Buffalo. [The same arrival as Capt John Hindmarsh, the new Governor of South Australia.]

South Australian Register Tuesday 13 April 1852 and Adelaide Observer Saturday 17 April 1852
JOURNAL OF AN OVERLAND PARTY FROM SOUTH AUSTRALIA TO THE MOUNT ALEXANDER GOLD DIGGINGS IN VICTORIA.
Wednesday, February 11, 1852 -We started from Cherry Gardens for the Diggings at about 11 o'clock, and about 7 at night camped at the head of the Meadows. A warm day.
Thursday. 12 -Got four miles beyond Strathalbyn; and
Friday, 13 -To Wellington about 6 o'clock. This was a hard day's work, caused by some sandy road. Two warm days.
Saturday, 14 -Crossed the Murray about 9 o'clock, and camped about ¼ mile from Mr. Whewell. There baked our first damper.
Sunday, 15 -A hot day. Part of the forenoon I spent with Mr. Whewell; in the afternoon he came to our camp. From this place I wrote to my father.
Monday, 16 -A fine day. We had about four miles of heavy sand, and went about 20. Saw Flupham returning home from the diggings.
Tuesday, 17 -A fine day. Went through the desert to McGrath's Flat, 25 miles,18 through solid sand. Met with Messrs. Goss and Edgecombe. Our cakes lasted till tonight. Party all well.
Wednesday, 18 -A cool day. Got to Wood Wells; bought from the blacks 38 fish for eight biscuits. I baked a damper while Isaac washed Jessy (a young mare, first shod and harnessed for this journey) began to limp.
Thursday, 19 -A fine day. About 3 o'clock we passed Salt Creek. Here I left a letter, and we went on to Sheepskin Wells. The road was over a succession of stiff sand hills and black flats, from a quarter of a mile to a mile in length.
Friday, 20 -A warm day. In the course of this day's journey there were eight carts, one dray, 16 horses, 12 bullocks, and between 20 and 30 men helping each other through a bog. We accomplished 27 miles notwithstanding, and camped not far from Tilley's Station.
Saturday, 21 -A good road. We passed a great number of inscriptions on trees, and left one as follows: "L. Broadbent's party passed here 21st February. All well." Camped 11 or 12 miles up Tilley's Flat.
Sunday, 22 -A very hot day. We camped amidst such a collection of ants, flies, and mosquitos as I never saw before; one could not sit anywhere, but there seemed to be thousands of little ants. At night we had a prayer meeting. Monday, 23-A. German stockkeeper pulled a nail but of Jessy's shoe, and she has not limped since. This has been the hottest day's journey we have encountered; made about 28 miles, two of which were very sandy.
Tuesday, 24 -A very sultry day. Got within five miles of Mackinnon's; killed a large snake. We took up the packs of four men who were walking, the head of one of them was almost as white as my father's. A good road all day. Wednesday, 25-A fine day. Got to Mosquito Plains. Saw this day 11 white women, two at a station and nine on the overland journey; passed many carts and came up with Mr. Thomas Hall, of Elizabeth-street, Adelaide. Isaac shot a large duck. We had some very hard road; went over 20 miles.
Thursday 26 -Got to Mackintosh's about 11 o'clock; the finest place we have seen since we left Strathalbyn. Here James left a letter and bought 2 lbs. of cheese at 1s. 3d. per lb. Crossed the Boundary Line about 5 o'clock and camped about two miles within the Victoria territory. We had a good road all day.
Friday, 27 -A fine day and good road; at night we camped among good feed. Baked a damper almost as large as a grindstone.
Saturday, 28 -A fine day and good road; we went about 21 miles and camped at a place which we named Shea-oak Flat.
Sunday, 29 -A fine day; dined on roast jay, roast duck, roast cockatoos, and roasted potatoes. In the evening we had a prayer meeting.
Monday, March 1 -A warm day. Got to Mount Arapiles; a level road, but some of it very sandy. Isaac and I went to the tip-top of a rock which stands on about an acre of ground, 100 yards or more from any other hill, and is about 170 feet high. We could see, as I imagined, over 100 miles of distance; about four miles east of it we camped in middling feed and near to water. Baked two dampers.
Tuesday, 2 -A hot day, and one among the many on which I found my veil very useful. Elijah and I had a bathe in the Wimmera. Travelled about 22 miles.
Wednesday, 3 -An uncommonly hot day, and a great deal of what we call "Bay of Biscay" road; journeyed about 23 miles.
Thursday, 4 -A fine day. Eat our last biscuit this day, and went about 24 miles; camped at a place which we named Tolmer's Flat.
Friday, 5 -A very cold day; went through a tremendous forest of trees, about 18 miles.
Saturday 6 -A cool day. I shall not forget this day; Francis, the before-mentioned stockkeeper, had £9 10s. stolen from him last night. They allowed a wayfaring stranger to sleep in their wurley, and this morning the above sum, all Francis had, except a few shillings, was gone. About 4 o'clock to-day we met the Adelaide Escort, travelled about 20 miles.
Sunday, 7 -A cool day. We called the place of this day's encampment, Wattle Flat. Had a prayer-meeting at night.
Monday, 8 -A fine day; went about 24 miles; camped in good feed.
Tuesday, 9 -A fine day. Met many returning to Adelaide; we got to the Lodden; here the cart stopped, whilst Isaac and I went forward to the diggings. We got there about 5 o'clock, lay under a cart, but got very little sleep. Wednesday, 10-Found Messrs. Hill's party this morning. I also saw Peter, lately belonging to the cutter Breeze, went back to the cart and we all got to the diggings about 5 o'clock, and pitched our tent. There are temporary habitations innumerable, hundreds of tents, and thousands of men.
Thursday, 11 -A warm day; the horses earned £1 12s. Mr. Hill came to see us at night.
Friday, 12 -A cloudy day; the horses earned £2 7s. 6d. We have obtained licenses which everyone is required to have; Jas. and Elijah have commenced the work of search by opening their first hole. JOHN BROADBENT.

N.B. -The journal was accompanied by the following letter to the writer's wife.
Dear Eliza -We arrived at the most wonderful place in the world (the Mount Alexander diggings) on the 10th of March, all well, and without breaking "a stick or a strand," or the loss of anything in our list, save a pencil, a pen-holder, and a fork. We were exactly one calendar month on the road. You will see by our log-book [journal] how many days we rested and how many days we travelled. The horses did not flinch at one inch of their ground all the way. We met many parties on their way back, who, by their sad reports, would have daunted lions; but the diggings we were determined to see, if the Lord gave us health; and the diggings we have seen. Now, Eliza, take no notice of what you may hear said, but listen to what I now tell you:-Though we have come at a wrong time, there is no fear of our starving for want; we have plenty to eat and drink. One thing I can tell you, I would rather return and live with you at home on bread and water than have brought you overland to this place. If we do not succeed tolerably well, we shall soon be at home again. Isaac excepted: he is for stopping, unless he alters his mind; but, mind you, we intend giving it a trial, and, good luck or bad luck, we mean to be back by seed time, God willing. Tell those who may ask my advice as to coming that, if I were at home and knew what I know now, I would not come, at least till spring, because if it does not rain soon (and from what I know of the summer of 1837, it may hold off three, if not four months yet), gold-washing at Mount Alexander, or at any other place, as far as I can learn, will be little better than growing corn and potatoes surrounded by the comforts of home. James and Elijah are both well, and would have written; but as time is precious, we thought one letter would do for all. The Post Office is 6 miles distant from us. Lest I should forget it, I now tell you that if any one writes to us they must address to the Upper Loddon. Tell the - - that letters have been sent both by sea and land; their husbands, and all with whom they are connected, are well. We have not heard of Henry yet, but William is gone to Bendigo Creek. There are some here making their fortunes, and scores wishing they had never heard of the diggings. It is now 15 minutes to 9, and while writing the word just above, four guns were fired off at once, which made my pen recoil. There are scores of guns fired off every night. Flour is from £3 10s. to £4 per bag; oats, from 15s. to 20s. per bushel; bran, 8s. per ditto; sugar, 4d. per lb. by the bag-5d. retail; ham, 2s. per lb.; bacon, 2s. 6d. per lb.; dates, 1s. per lb.; tea, 2s. by the box, and from 2s. 6d. to 3s. per lb. retail. Mutton, 2s. the fore quarter, 2s. 6d. the hind quarter; and potatoes 5d. per lb. Carriage from Melbourne to the diggings, £20 per ton.
I am, dear Eliza, Your affectionate husband,
Friday, March 12, 1852. JOHN BROADBENT.

South Australian Chronicle and Weekly Mail Saturday 14 December 1878
COROMANDEL VALLEY, Dec. 10.
On Sunday and Monday, December 8th and 9th, anniversary services were held in connection with the Wesleyan Church, in this place. On Sunday sermons were preached by the Rev. George Lee, minister of the circuit, to large congregations. On Monday tea and public meetings were held. Mr. Elijah Broadbent presided at the latter. Addresses were given by Mr. John Broadbent, Mr. Turner, Sen., Mr. E. Shepley, and the Rev, George Lee. Several capital selections of music were rendered by the choir, Miss Bartleet presiding at the harmonium. The proceeds of the anniversary were £20, thus reducing a debt of £80 to £60. - The hay crop has been gathered, and the yield is considerably less than last year. Early potatoes are turning out pretty well. Peas have been light. The fruit crop is not at all large, although cherries and gooseberries are goad. Large quantities of fruit are taken in daily at Messrs. Murray's jam and biscuit factory, and converted into jam. The proprietors have added two large copper jam boilers this season. Something over 300 tons of excellent, jam were made last season, and then it was found difficult to supply all the orders.

Southern Argus (Port Elliot) Thursday 2 December 1880
Country Intelligence:
(From our own Correspondents.)
Meadows, November 24
The Wesleyans of Prospect Hill celebrated their chapel anniversary on the 21st and 22nd inst. Mr. P.C. Thomas conducted the Sunday services. On Monday the usual tea was followed by a public meeting (Mr. W. Hubble, of Dashwood's Gully, in the chair). The meeting was also addressed by Messrs. G. Griggs (the Treasurer), John and Elijah Broadbent, and the Rev, P.C. Thomas. The Treasurer's report showed a debt on the chapel of about £30, which, considering that a nice shed has been erected during the year and paid for, is considered very good. All the services were greatly enlivened by some nice pieces sung by the choir, led by Miss Neil with the organ. The total proceeds of the anniversary was about £8. After the usual votes of thanks, the meeting broke up at an early hour. Nice showers have fallen.

Australian Christian Commonwealth (SA) Friday 25 Jan 1901
A Local Preacher's Jubilee.
Mr. John Broadbent, of Blackwood, conducted his jubilee services at Cherry Gardens, in the Clarendon Circuit, on Sunday, January 6. It is just 50 years since, in the same church, he preached his first sermon. There were two persons present at the jubilee who heard the first sermon. Our brother is one of the oldest South Australian colonists, having arrived in the colony by the ship Buffalo in 183(5. In 1839, at the age of 11 years, he joined the membership of our Church, in connection with the first revival in South Australia, and under the ministry of the saintly Rev. John Eggleston. Twenty-two years of age when he preached his first sermon, he has continued his useful and successful ministry almost continuously, and in the following circuits:-Clarendon, Willunga, Kadina, Moonta, Port Adelaide, North Adelaide, Gawler, Mount Barker, and Gumeracha, but chiefly in the Clarendon Circuit, where in the early days he preached every Sunday for nine months, often reaching home after midnight. He also did excellent service as a Home Missionary at Clarendon, Kangaroo Island, Ardrossan, Franklin Harbor, Goolwa, Crystal Brook, Wilcannia (New South Wales), and recently at Kingston. Rich in spiritual experience, an emotional nature, and an intense sympathy, he presented the chief doctrine of Christianity in a clear, plain, forceful manner, with a free use of apt illustration, which made his ministry very acceptable and effective. His was a soul-saving ministry. Many persons remember his sermon on the words, "How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation?" Amongst those who were led to God under this sermon were some members of his own family. Mr. Broadbent has also filled nearly every office open to the laymen of Methodism, and only recently retired from the stewardship of the Clarendon Circuit. After half a century of almost ideal married life, Mrs. Broadbent died last year. Our brother, having just recovered from a long and painful illness, is again able to take up his much loved work, of which he says- "I have often been weary in it, but never of it." To such loyal and devoted local preachers Methodism owes much. May she never lack a succession of them.

The Advertiser (Adelaide) Wednesday 29 May 1901
Death Notice:
BROADBENT.-On the 27th May, Prospect Hill, Meadows South, John Broadbent, late of Blackwood, beloved husband of E.A. Broadbent, in his 72nd year,leaving seven children, 35 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. A colonist of 64 years. Arrived in the ship Buffalo.

The Advertiser (Adelaide) Wednesday 29 May 1901
Funeral Notice:
THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. JOHN BROADBENT are respectfully informed that his Remains will leave the Woodville Railway-station, TO-MORROW (Thursday), at 2.30 p.m., for interment in the Woodville Cemetery. D. TESTER. Undertaker, Kangarilla.

The Advertiser (Adelaide) Thursday 30 May 1901
Funeral Notices:
THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. JOHN BROADBENT are respectfully informed that his Remains will be removed from the Woodville Railway-station, THIS DAY (Thursday), at 2.30 p.m., for interment in the Woodville Cemetery. D. TESTER, Undertaker, 149-50 Kangarilla.

NORTHERN STAR TENT, No. 1, A.D. I.O.R. -MEMBERS of the above Tent and ORDER are requested to meet at the WOODVILLE RAILWAY-STATION, THIS DAY, May 30, at 2.15 p.m., to attend the FUNERAL of our late BRO. JOHN BROADBENT. FREDK. H. HAYNES, Secretary.

The Advertiser Thursday 30 May 1901
PERSONAL.
Mr. John Broadbent, who died on Monday, May 27, was a pioneer colonist, having arrived in the Buffalo in 1836 with Governor Hindmarsh. He was then a lad of 8 years of age. For eighteen months he was with his father at Kangaroo Island, and afterwards the family settled at Cherry Gardens, where he resided on the same spot for 30 years, being absent from it for 16 days only. Mr Broadbent was employed on the Goolwa tramways in 1872, and he remained in the service for two years, after which he removed to Kadina to start in business as a general produce merchant in partnership with Mr. Rosewarn. In 1877 he purchased the business of Mr. J. Deslandes, of Glanville, but in 1881 he relinquished business and entered the Home Mission service of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, doing useful work at Blackwood during the construction of the Southern railway-line. Then he worked at Kangaroo Island, Ardrossan, Franklin Harbor, and other stations, where he was sent by the president to take charge during the temporary absence of ministers. Failing sight caused him serious anxiety and trouble, and as the affliction greatly increased of late years he was compelled to retire from the work, and during the last few years he had lived in retirement. For over 50 years he was a local preacher, and he was always at work on the Sunday, many times taking three services a day. There is no layman who was better known in the country districts, or who was more highly appreciated.

Australian Christian Commonwealth (SA) Friday 26 July 1901
CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
JOHN BROADBENT was born in the village of Hadfield, Derbyshire, on July 2, 1829, and died at Prospect Hill on May 27, 1901. He was the son of Luke Broadbent, who, for many years, was well-known and highly rejected in this State. Luke Broadbent was a great student of the Bible, and took a deep interest in the history and destiny of the Jews, concerning which he frequently wrote to the newspapers of that day. He was also the author of a book entitled. "Britain's Power; the Hope of Israel."

The family reached South Australia in the ship Buffalo on December 28, 1836. Being under an engagement to the South Australian Company, they went almost immediately to Kangaroo Island, and remained there for about 18 months. On returning to the mainland our brother joined the Sunday-school connected with the first Wesleyan Church, in Hindley-street. At the opening of the Gawler-place Church he was selected to "line out the hymns." After about four years' residence in Adelaide the family removed to Cherry Gardens, where John spent 30 years of his life.

In 1839-at the age of 11 years-he joined the membership of the Methodist Church, in connection with South Australia's firsr great revival, and under the ministry of the saintly Rev. John Eggleston. It was a definite surrender to God, from which he never went back. His first sermon was preached on the first Sunday In 1851. On January 6, of the present year, he preached in the Cherry Gardens Church, where, fifty years before, he had conducted his first service.

In the days when Willunga, Yankalilla, Goolwa. Mount Barker, and Clarendon were all included in one circuit, he conducted services every Sunday for nine months, and took about 30 services a quarter, and at a distance that often necessitated an absence of days from home and business. He loved to preach; wherever he went he preached, and the Clarendon, Wiillunga, Kadina, Moonta, Port Adelaide, North Adelaide, Gawler, Mount Barker, Gumeracha, and many other circuits enjoyed the benefit of his ministry.

In 1881 he accepted the position of Home Missionary, and did good work at Blackwood during the construction of the Southern Railway line, and afterwards at Kangaroo Island, Ardrossan, Franklin Harbor, Goolwa, Crystal Brook, Wilcannia, and Kingston. His diary and numerous newspaper clippings show how deep was his interest in the mission to Kangaroo Island. He reached the Island on April 4, 1883, and in his diary for the following day says -"I visited and prayed with six families, all of whom expressed delight that some one had been sent to look after their spiritual welfare."

Of the first Sunday service, he says- "We had 100 persons present, all of whom stayed to the prayer meeting, and felt much of the presence of God. That He may pour out His Spirit and save souls is my humble prayer." He often speaks of the great kindness shown by settlers, and especially of Mr. T. Buick's hospitality.

The difficulty of travel was very great, and he had many heroic struggles in bush and flood in order to reach his appointments. Exposure resulted in bad eyes. Still he kept on. He says, "My wife led me to Hog Bay two Sabbaths to conduct service, Brother Buick kindly reading for me." On September 9, he says, preached at Cuttle Fish and Hog Bay; rode 14 miles with my eyes bandaged."

The Treasurer of the Home Mission Fund made it possible for him to visit Melbourne, where, by the blessing of God and the skill of Dr. Jackson, he regained his sight. When on the Island as a boy, in 1839, he one day climbed a tree-as he said, to preach and in the tree he found a leatherbound copy of the New Testament, which had evidently been left there years before by some visitors to the island. At the opening of the first church on the Island, in 1884, the Rev. W. A. Potts says - "Mr. B., who assisted, read the lessons and the text from the New Testament found at Kingscote 47 years before."

In those early days a brother had died and been buried on Kangaroo Island, and 47 years after we find John Broadbent on his knees on that brother's grave, giving himself afresh to God. His was a soul-saving ministry. Many persons still remember his sermon on, "How shall we escape," which made a great impression, and under which members of his own family were converted.

Mr. John Thorpe-an old fellowworker in the Clarendon Circuit speaks of a memorable service in the Cherry Gardens Church, where, as John Broadbent prayed, the power of God came down, and a great revival began, and amongst the converts was Mr. Broadbent's mother, of whom, her son said, "I never saw a fault in her."

Rich in spiritual experience, possessed of an emotional nature, and intense sympathy, he presented the leading doctrines of Christianity in a clear, plain, and forceful manner, and with a free use of apt illustrations, which made his ministry very acceptable and effective. He was an intense Protestant, and in Conference and elsewhere, pointed out the need of watching Roman Catholic diplomacy.

He believed in famiily religion, and would on no account neglect regular family worship, not even when his visitor was a sceptic. He was almost an ideal husband and father, and he and his late excellent wife agreed to make great sacrifices to give their children the best possible education, a choice which they never regretted. He filled almost every office open to Methodist laymen. Methodism in the Clarendon district has lost much by his death, but it gained much by his life and many years of exceptional service, but thousands of people in this State knew and honored him. One says, "He was a grand old standard-bearer; few men in South Australia have done the work for God and humanity that he did."

"John Broadbent was always the same, an earliest, zealous Christian." Another, "You cannot visit any part of the State without hearing testimony of his good work. . . I know of no life more consistently lived." Suitable in memoriam services have been conducted in several churches by Rev. George Hall, who, with the Revs. T. Lloyd, R.S. Casely, and W.A. Potts, conducted the funeral service at the Woodville Cemetery.

Research Notes:
A melding of two stories about JOHN BROADBENT - both from "The Advertiser.
One was a story from Blackwood printed on 28 December 1896 & the other was his Obituary printed on 30 May 1901.
John Broadbent, was a pioneer colonist, having arrived with his family in the Buffalo, in 1836 with Governor Hindmarsh. For eighteen months John was with his father at Kangaroo Island, and afterwards the family settled at Cherry Gardens, where John opened the first store and held the office of post-master for over twenty years. In 1872 John was employed on the Goolwa tramways, and he remained in the service for two years, in that time being appointed stationmaster at Goolwa. Thence he removed to Kadina to start in business as a general produce merchant in partnership with Mr N. Rosewarn in a corn and chaff business. In 1877 he purchased the business of Mr. J. Deslandes, of Glanville, but in 1881 he relinquished the business. Whilst here he was invited by the Wesleyan Quarterly Meeting of Clarendon to engage in home mission work doing useful work at Blackwood, among the navvies constructing the Southern Railway. On the completion of the line he was stationed at Kangaroo Island, then at Ardrossan, and subsequently at Franklin Harbour and other stations, where he was sent by the president to take charge during the temporary absence of ministers. Failing sight caused him serious anxiety and trouble, and as the affection greatly increased of late years he was compelled to retire from the work, and during the last few years he had lived in retirement. For over 50 years he was a local preacher, and he was always at work on the Sunday, many times taking three services a day. There is no layman who was better known in the country districts, or who was more highly appreciated.

+ 25 F i. Mary BROADBENT [1960] was born on 2 Sep 1851 in Adelaide, South Australia, died on 4 Jan 1925 in Yatala, Port Adelaide, South Australia at age 73, and was buried in Cheltenham Cemetery, South Australia.

+ 26 M ii. Elihu BROADBENT [1961] was born on 20 Feb 1854 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia, died on 9 Dec 1906 in Snowtown, South Australia at age 52, and was buried in Wallaroo Cemetery, South Australia.

+ 27 F iii. Susanna BROADBENT [1962] was born on 11 May 1856 in Adelaide, South Australia and died on 19 Jun 1935 in Grange, Adelaide, South Australia at age 79.

+ 28 F iv. Naomi BROADBENT [1963] was born on 24 Apr 1858 in Clarendon, Cherry Gardens, South Australia, died on 27 Oct 1927 in Bruce rock, Western Australia at age 69, and was buried on 28 Oct 1927 in Bruce Rock Cemetery, Western Australia.

+ 29 F v. Eliza BROADBENT [1964] was born on 9 Jun 1860 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia and died on 7 Jun 1861 in Clarendon, South Australia.

+ 30 M vi. Reuben BROADBENT [1965] was born on 12 Jul 1862 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia, died on 14 Mar 1935 at age 72, and was buried in Cheltenham Cemetery, South Australia.

+ 31 F vii. Harriet Elizabeth BROADBENT [1966] was born on 18 Jul 1865 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia and died on 22 Feb 1882 in Norwood, South Australia at age 16.

+ 32 F viii. Clara Eliza BROADBENT [1967] was born on 12 Feb 1868 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia and died on 19 Nov 1950 in Penrith, N.S.W., Australia at age 82.

+ 33 M ix. John Lewis BROADBENT [1968] was born on 6 Jan 1871 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia, died on 12 Aug 1954 in Adelaide, South Australia at age 83, and was buried on 13 Aug 1954 in Cheltenham Cemetery, South Australia.

+ 34 F x. Lily Dora BROADBENT [1969] was born on 20 Aug 1875 in Kadina, South Australia, died on 31 Jan 1876 in Kadina, South Australia, and was buried on 31 Jan 1876 in Kadina Cemetery, Rosewarne Road, South Australia.

+ 35 M xi. Theodore Joseph BROADBENT [1970] was born on 20 Aug 1875 in Kadina, South Australia, died on 4 Feb 1876 in Kadina, South Australia, and was buried on 4 Feb 1876 in Kadina Cemetery, Rosewarne Road, South Australia.

11. Susanah LEWIS [826] (Joseph⁵, Peter², Peter¹) was born on 5 Feb 1834 in Burton Latimer, Nhants, England, was baptised in 1834 in Burton Latimer Baptist Church, Nhants, England, died on 6 Feb 1885 in Kangarilla, South Australia at age 51, and was buried in Clarendon, Kangarilla, South Australia.

General Notes:
1885 SA Death 144/222 BRANFORD Susan, Elijah BRANFORD (H) Morphett Vale
Cemetery Clarendon Kangarilla BRANFORD Elijah undefined 1885

The South Australian Advertiser Friday 13 February 1885
Death Notice:
BRANFORD.-On the 6th February at Glengrove, Kangarilla, after three weeks of extreme pain, caused by heart disease, Susannah, the beloved wife of Elijah Branford, aged 51, leaving a large family to mourn their loss.

Susanah married Elijah BRANFORD [852], son of Samuel BRANFORD [7383] and Hannah BAXTER [7384], on 20 Apr 1852 in Wesleyan Church, Cherry Gardens, South Australia. Elijah was born on 3 Mar 1827 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, was baptised on 6 Oct 1828 in Calvert st Wesleyan, Norwich, England, died on 10 Jul 1905 in Adelaide Hospital, South Australia at age 78, and was buried on 12 Jul 1905 in Clarendon, Kangarilla, South Australia.

General Notes:
1905 SA Death 311/200 BRANFORD Elijah S BRANFORD (S) Adelaide
Cemetery Clarendon Kangarilla BRANFORD Elijah undefined 1905; Born 5 Feb 1834

The South Australian Advertiser Friday 26 Apr 1878
The Middleton correspondent of the Southern- Argus, writing on April 24, says:-
. . . Mr. Elijah Branford, of Glengrove, near Kangarilla, informs us that he has a trellised vine of the Shiraz variety from which he has gathered during the present season 2,274 bunches of grapes. These have been converted into 44 gallons of wine, by no means an insignificant yield from a Shiraz vine, as this description is known to be a shy bearer. . . .

Observer Saturday 15 July 1905
Death Notice:
BRANFORD.-On the 10th July, at the Adelaide Hospital, Elijah Branford, aged 78 years. A colonist of over 55 years.

The Advertiser Tuesday 11 July 1905
Funeral Notice:
THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. ELIJAH BRANFORD, late of Kangarilla, are respectfully informed that his Funeral will leave his son's residence, Darlington (Sturt), on WEDNESDAY, at 11 a.m., for the Clarendon Cemetery, arriving at 2 p.m. Spencer & Branford, Undertakers, Darlington.

+ 36 M i. Ezra BRANFORD [887] was born on 24 Mar 1854 in Clarendon, South Australia and died on 10 Jan 1939 in Mildura Hospital, Victoria at age 84.

+ 37 M ii. John BRANFORD [885] was born on 16 Mar 1856 in Adelaide, South Australia and died in 1935 in Dimboola, Victoria at age 79.

+ 38 M iii. Samuel BRANFORD [886] was born on 1 Mar 1859 in Clarendon, South Australia, died on 15 May 1939 in Joslin, Adelaide, South Australia at age 80, and was buried in St Jude's Anglican Church Cemetery, Brighton, South Australia.

+ 39 M iv. James Lewis BRANFORD [889] was born on 14 Jul 1861 in Clarendon, South Australia and died on 30 May 1940 in Wahroonga, NSW, Australia at age 78.

+ 40 F v. Eliza Jane BRANFORD [890] was born on 13 Aug 1865 in Dashwoods Gully, South Australia, died on 17 Dec 1942 in Orroroo, South Australia at age 77, and was buried in Orroroo Cemetery, South Australia.

+ 41 F vi. Susanna Emma BRANFORD [888] was born on 24 Mar 1875 in Kangarilla, South Australia and died on 7 Oct 1879 in Dashwoods Gully, South Australia at age 4.

12. William LEWIS [827] (Joseph⁵, Peter², Peter¹) was born on 10 Nov 1836 in England, was baptised in 1836 in Burton Latimer Baptist Church, Nhants, England, and died about 1839 aged about 3.

General Notes:
William LEWIS death noted 1840 in The Lewis Family of Cherry Gardens by Kenneth Lewis.

13. LEWIS [985] (Joseph⁵, Peter², Peter¹) was born in 1838 and died about 1839 aged about 1.

14. Mary Ann LEWIS [828] (Joseph⁵, Peter², Peter¹) was born on 29 May 1842 in Norwood, South Australia, died on 6 May 1931 in Alberton, Port Adelaide, South Australia at age 88, and was buried on 7 May 1931 in Cheltenham, South Australia. The cause of her death was Paralysis Agitans/Senility.

General Notes:
(Image courtesy of S L Bails)

1931 SA Death 528/417 BAILS Mary Ann, John BAILS [DH] Port Adelaide

Cheltenham Cemetery: BAILS Mary Ann 89y 1931; Wife of John
(Headstone removed to Cherry Gdns Uniting Church 2011)

Family belief:
Mary-Ann Bails (nee Lewis) believed born in cottage near the River Torrens on land which is now Government House grounds.

News (Adelaide) Thursday 7 May 1931
ALBERTON PIONEER
Late Mrs. Bails Lived in One House for-70 Years:
Mrs. Mary Ann Bails, of Glebe street, Alberton, whose remains were interred in Cheltenham Cemetery this afternoon, had lived in the same house for nearly 70 years. Born at North Adelaide 88 years ago, Mrs. Bails came of a long-lived family. Her Mother was 100 years and one day old when she died. Her father, the late Mr. John Lewis, was nearing the century at the time of his death. Mr. John Bails, her husband, was 93 when he died in 1927. Mrs. Bails was a lifelong worker for the Methodist Church. She was a foundation member of Alberton Methodist Church, which she joined shortly after settling in the district.
Mrs. Bails is survived by a family of five sons - Messrs. Joseph, Caleb (Alberton), John (Royal Park), Robert (Port Lincoln), and Cyril (Peterborough) and three daughters, Mesdames F.J. Terrell (Cherry Gardens) and D, Bawden (Queenstown) and Miss Olive Bails (Alberton). There are 27 grandchildren, 26 great grand-children, and one great great-grandchild.

Advertiser & Register Friday 8 May 1931
OBITUARY
Mrs. Mary Ann Bails, who died at her residence, Glebe-street, Alberton, on Wednesday, was 88 years of age. She had lived in the same house in Alberton for the past 70 years. She was born at North Adelaide, and was a member of a long-lived family. Her mother was 100 years and one day old when she died, and her father Mr. John Lewis, was nearing the century when he passed away. Her husband, Mr. John Bails, was 93 years old when he died in 1927. Mrs. Bails leaves five sons, Messrs. Joseph Bails, Caleb Bails (Alberton), John Bails (Royal Park), Robert Bails (Port Lincoln), and Cyril Bails (Peterborough), and three daughters. Mesdames F.J. Terrell Cherry Gardens) and D. Bawden (Queenstown), and Miss Olive Bails (Alberton). There are 27 grand children, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Chronicle Thursday 14 May 1931
MRS. M. A. BAILS
Mrs. Mary Ann Bails, who died at her residence, Glebe-street, Alberton, on Wednesday, was 88 years of age. She had lived in the same house in Alberton for the past 70 years. She was born at North Adelaide, and was a member of a long-lived family. Her mother was 100 years and one day old when she died, and her father, Mr. John Lewis, was nearing the century when he passed away. Her husband, Mr. John Bails, was 93 years old when he died in 1927. Mrs. Bails leaves five sons, Messrs. Joseph Bails, Caleb Bails (Alberton), John Bails (Royal Park), Robert Bails (Port Lincoln), and Cyril Bails (Peterborough), and three daughters, Mesdames F.J. Terrell (Cherry Gardens) and D. Bawden (Queenstown), and Miss Olive Bails (Alberton). There are 27 grand children, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Advertiser & Register Saturday 6 Jun 1931
Death Notice:
BAILS.-On the 6th May, at her residence, Glebe-street, Alberton, Mary Ann, beloved mother of Lizzie, Dorothy, Joseph, John, Olive, Caleb, Robert, and Wilfred, aged 89 years. Sadly missed.

Mary married John(5) BAILS [829], son of Thomas(2) BAILS [3833] and Dorothy DOBSON [12100], on 27 Jun 1861 in Wesleyan Church, Cherry Gardens, South Australia. John(5) was born on 23 Nov 1834 in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, died on 2 Dec 1927 in Alberton, Port Adelaide, South Australia at age 93, and was buried on 4 Dec 1927 in Cheltenham, South Australia. The cause of his death was Senile Decay.

Marriage Notes:
1861 SA Marriage 46/396 BAILS John LEWIS Mary Ann Morphett Vale

The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA : 1867 - 1922) Tue 28 Jun 1921 Page 2
BAILS-LEWIS.-On the 27th June, 186I, at (The Cherry Gardens Church, by the Rev. William Bennett, John, eldest son of the late Thomas and Dorothy Bails, of Alberton, to Mary Ann Lewis, third daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Lewis, of Cherry Gardens. Present address, Glebe street, Alberton.

General Notes:
(Image courtesy of S L Bails)

1927 SA Death 500/35 BAILS John undefined Port Adelaide

Occupation: Tanner; Sawyer by trade (Saw mill)

Cheltenham Cemetery: BAILS John 93y 1927; Husband of Mary Ann
(Headstone removed to Cherry Gdns Uniting Church 2011)

News (Adelaide) Tuessday 22 November 1927
NINETY-THREE TOMORROW, MR. J. BAILS, OF ALBERTON
Non-smoker and Teetotaller:
One of the oldest men living in the Port Adelaide district is Mr. J. Bails, of Glebe street, Alberton, who will celebrate the ninety-third anniversary of his birth tomorrow. Unfortunately his health is failing, and owing to his advanced age he has few recollections of the early days of the State in which he has lived 75 years. Mr. Bails started work when he was seven years old and spent nearly 79 years in active work, having lost only three months work during that long time. Born at Newcastle-on-Tyne on November 22, 1834, he migrated to Port Adelaide when 18 years of age. He came by the ship Omega. He remained at the sea port for a short while and then moved to Victoria to try his luck on the Forest Creek and Echunga gold diggings where he did fairly well. Returning to Port Adelaide Mr. Bails followed the trade of a timber sawyer. In those days the work was done by hand, steam driven saws not having been introduced.
Retired when 86:
He last worked for Cowell Bros. and started with that firm at Norwood in 1888. He Was in the employ of Mr. Cowell for 20 years, and for the next decade was with Cowell Bros. He was a little more than 86 years of age when he retired. For a number of years he was the "saw doctor" for the firm at Port Adelaide.
Up to a few years ago Mr. Bails took an active part in Methodism, having been a member of Alberton Church since its foundation 70 years ago. On the occasion of the church anniversary celebration on October 15 scores of church members visited the home of Mr. Bails which adjoins the church. He was unable to attend the service on account of ill-health.
Lived 62 Years in Same House:
Mr. Bails is a non-smoker and has been a total abstainer for 70 years. He is the last surviving foundation member of the Port Adelaide branch of the Albert District, Salford Unity, Order of Rechabites. Mrs. Bails, who was formerly a Miss Mary Anne Lewis, of North Adelaide, is aged 85.
The old couple have occupied their home at Alberton for the past 62 years. There have been no deaths in the house. The surviving family of eight was reared in the home. The eldest, a daughter, is aged 63, and the youngest, a son, is in his early thirties.
Members of the family are Messrs. Joseph Bails. Alberton; John Bails, Hendon: Caleb Bails, Alberton: Lionel Bails, Port Lincoln; and Wilfred Bails, Peter borough; Mesdames F. J. Terrell, Cherry Gardens; and S. M. Bawden, Queenstown; and Miss Olive Bails, Alberton.

The Register (Adelaide) Saturday 3 December 1927
OBITUARY
Mr. J. Bails, who died at his residence, Glebe street, Alberton, on Friday, was an early pioneer of the State. Born at New castle-on-Tyne on November 23, 1834, he came to Australia in the ship Omega" when 19 years of age (1853?). For many years he was employed by Cowell Brothers Ltd. timber merchants, and was known as 'the saw doctor.' He and his wife had occupied the same house for 62 years. Mrs. Bails, who was formerly Miss Mary Ann Lewis, of North Adelaide, is 85 years of age. The widow and the following children survive: -Mesdames F. G.[sic] J. Terrell (Cherry Gardens), D. Bawden (Queenstown), Messrs. Joseph Bails (Alberton), John Bails (Hendon), C. L. Bails (Alberton), R. Bails, and C. W. Bails, and Miss Olive Bails (Alberton).

The Advertiser (Adelaide) Saturday 3 December 1927
OBITUARY.
Mr. J. Bails, who died at his residence, Glebe street, Alberton, on Friday, was one of South Australia's pioneers. Born at Newcastle on November 23, 1834, he came to Australia in the sailing ship, Omega when nineteen years of age. For many years he was employed by Messrs. Cowell Bros, Timber merchants. He and his wife occupied the same house for 62 years. Mrs. Bails, who was formerly Miss Mary Ann Lewis, of North Adelaide, is 85 years of age. The following children are left: -Mesdames F.G. Terrell, Cherry Gardens; and D. Bawden, Queens town; Miss Olive Bails, Alberton; and Messrs. Joseph Bails, Alberton; John Bails. Hendon; C.L. Bails, Alberton; R. Bails, and C.W. Bails.

Advertiser (Adelaide) Monday 5 December 1927 page 16
OBITUARY
BAILS, John died 02 December 1927
Mr. J. Bails, who died at his home, Glebe-street, Alberton, on Friday, was born at Newcastle on November 23, 1836. He came to Australia in the sailing ship Omega when 19 years of age.

Port Adelaide News (SA) Friday 9 December 1927
OBITUARY
Mr. J. Bails, who passed away at his late residence, Glebe Street, Alberton, last Friday, was one of South Australia's early pioneers. Born at Newcastle on November 23, 1834, he came to Australia in the sailing ship Omega, when 19 years of age. For many years he was employed at Cowell Bros. Ltd., timber merchants, and was known as the "saw doctor." The old couple had occupied the same house for the past 62 years. Mrs. Bails, who was formerly Miss Mary Ann Lewis, of North Adelaide, is 85 years of age. He leaves a widow and the following children: -Mesdames F.G. Terrell, Cherry Gardens; B. Bordin, Queenstown; Messrs. Joseph Bails, Alberton; John Bails, Hendon; C.L. Bails, Alberton.

Chronicle (Adelaide) Saturday 10 December 1927
Obituary Notice:
Mr. J. Bails, who died at his residence, Glebe street, Alberton on December 2, was an early pioneer of the State. Born at Newcastle-on-Tyne, on November 23, 1834, he came to Australia in the ship Omega, when 19 years of age. For many years he was employed by Cowell Brothers, Ltd., timber merchants, and was known as "the saw doctor." He and his wife had occupied the same house for 62 years. Mrs. Bails, who was formerly Miss Mary Ann Lewis, of North Adelaide, is 85 years of age. The widow and the following children survive: -Mesdames F.G. Terrell (Cherry Gardens), B. Bordin (Queenstown), Messrs. Joseph Bails (Alberton), John Bails (Hendon), C.L. Bails (Alberton), R. Bails, and C.W. Bails, and Miss Olive Bails (Alberton). [There is a photograph in this newspaper article.]

Research Notes:
John(5) lived at 1 Glebe Street, Alberton SA and was a Sawyer by trade (Saw mill)

This following extract was printed in the Observer in Adelaide on the 20th July 1918. (with some corrections and additions)

"One of the most remarkable men in Port Adelaide"

Mr J. Bails of 1Glebe St Alberton, a colonist of 66 years, who at the age of 84 years is still following his occupation at a Timber Mill.

John(5) Bails was born at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England on November 23, 1834 and left England on 29th May 1852 with his Mother Dorothy, Sister Sarah and Brother Joseph for Adelaide in the ship" OMEGA "being then 18 years of age after a voyage of about 80 days, the vessel entered the Port River and anchored in the stream opposite the site now occupied by Jenkin's slipway, the passengers being taken off in small boats.

He did not stay long at Port Adelaide and went to the Forest Creek gold diggings in Victoria. He thought he had "struck a bad patch" there as many of the diggers were leaving when he arrived, but he says, "I didn't do so badly." After a short stay he went to the Echunga diggings and put in the winter there.

He returned to Port Adelaide, where he commenced work at the pit-sawing for the late Captain Simpson's Stores, remaining in the Captain's employment until the late Mr Walter Smith erected a Sawmill and enticed him away. He worked for Mr Smith until the Mill was burnt, about 18?? .

Mr Bails then started his own account as a carrier, but after two or three years sold out and went to work for the late Mr Winsell, a timber merchant. His next employment was with the late Mr Frank Reynolds, for whom he worked for 14 years. For ten years he worked in Adelaide, being engaged by several builders, amongst whom were Messrs. Farr, J Hyatt, and King. His next move was to Norwood, where he worked for Mr Cowell for 20 years , and for the last 10 years he has been with the same firm (now known as Cowell Bros) at Port Adelaide.

Mr Bails began work at the early age of seven, so that he has had almost 78 years of ceaseless activity, and in that period he has not lost more than three month's work. He is keen as ever he was, his only drawback being slight deafness. Mr Bails has been a Methodist all his life, and has been connected with the Alberton Church since its foundation. He is a non smoker and has been a total abstainer for 60 years. He has been a member of the Port Adelaide branch of the Albert district, Salford Unity, Order of the Rechabites since its foundation, and has resided in his present home at Alberton for 53 Years".

End

A framed portrait of John(5) & Mary Ann is held by Lance Bails, Warradale, Sth Aust.

A window in the Alberton Methodist Church, Glebe Street was dedicated to John(5) & Mary Ann, Thomas(2) & Dorothy, it faces west in the front southwestern corner of the building.

John(5) had land interests in the Queenstown area, one being the land on Port Road in which the present "Prince of Wales" hotel now stands Allotment 141&142 Part Sect 443, purchased from William James Turner, Willow Glen on 21st Feb 1863 and sold 3rd Feb 1865 to John Porter, a Miller of Queenstown.

Other interests for John(5) was the land in Alberton Section 434 Lot 39 from John Bentham Neales, purchased on 20th May 1859 in which he built a house number 1 Glebe street about 1865 ?, most of his children where born in this house and John(5) and Mary Ann died at this address.

An article printed in the Sth Aust Register 12th June 1868 page3,
States that Gunner John Bails of SA Volunteer Military Force was promoted to Corporal in No 2 Artillery Battery on 1st June 1868.

Another article printed in the Sth Aust Register 29th December 1863 page2,
Details of a Cricket match between Port Adelaide United Club & Alberton and Queenstown Club, John(5) and Joseph(2) both played for Alberton Club who won by 4 runs and 10 wickets to spare.
First innings John bowled for 35 and Joseph bowled for 10,
Second innings John caught/bowled for duck, Joseph didn't bat.

A lease Ap 3821 Ct 39/161 for years between 1863-1865 was for Prince of Wales Hotel 215 Port Rd, Queenstown taken out by John Bails.

+ 42 M i. Thomas(3) BAILS [830] was born on 28 Feb 1863 in Queenstown, Port Adelaide, South Australia and died on 4 Dec 1895 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia at age 32.

+ 43 F ii. Elizabeth Lewis BAILS [831] was born on 5 Oct 1865 in Alberton, Port Adelaide, South Australia, died on 23 May 1956 in Adelaide, South Australia at age 90, and was buried on 25 May 1956 in Cherry Gardens Cemetery, South Australia.

+ 44 F iii. Dorothy BAILS [832] was born on 6 Jan 1869 in Alberton, Port Adelaide, South Australia, died on 12 Jun 1934 in Tumby Bay, South Australia at age 65, and was buried in Lipson Cemetery, South Australia.

+ 45 M iv. Joseph(3) BAILS [833] was born on 19 Aug 1871 in Alberton, Port Adelaide, South Australia, died on 6 May 1961 in Magill, Adelaide, South Australia at age 89, and was buried on 8 May 1961 in Cheltenham Cemetery, South Australia.

+ 46 M v. John(6) BAILS Jnr [834] was born on 15 Dec 1873 in Alberton, Port Adelaide, South Australia, died on 30 Sep 1962 in Woodville, Adelaide, South Australia at age 88, and was buried on 2 Oct 1962 in Cheltenham Cemetery, South Australia.

+ 47 F vi. Olive BAILS [835] was born on 1 Oct 1876 in Alberton, Port Adelaide, South Australia, died on 13 Feb 1974 in South Australia at age 97, and was buried in Cheltenham Cemetery, South Australia.

+ 48 M vii. Caleb Lewis BAILS [836] was born on 7 Dec 1878 in Alberton, Port Adelaide, South Australia, died on 14 Apr 1971 in Torrensville, Adelaide, South Australia at age 92, and was buried on 15 Apr 1971 in Cheltenham Cemetery, Adelaide.

+ 49 M viii. Robert Lionel BAILS [837] was born on 19 May 1882 in Alberton, Port Adelaide, South Australia, died on 16 Jul 1963 in Beulah Park, Adelaide, South Australia at age 81, and was buried in Payneham Cemetery, Adelaide.

+ 50 M ix. Cyril Wilfred BAILS [838] was born on 1 Jan 1888 in Alberton, Port Adelaide, South Australia, died on 20 Mar 1958 in Peterborough, South Australia at age 70, and was buried in Cheltenham Cemetery, South Australia.

15. Joseph Abbott LEWIS [580] (Joseph⁵, Peter², Peter¹) was born on 20 Aug 1844 in Little Para, Nr Gawler, South Australia, died on 12 Oct 1924 in Prospect, Adelaide, South Australia at age 80, and was buried in West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia. He was usually called John.

General Notes:
1844 SA Birth LEWIS Joseph Abbott Joseph LEWIS Elizabeth NEWMAN Adelaide 1/79
1924 SA Death 473/517 LEWIS Joseph Abbott undefined Adelaide
West Terrace Cemetery: 10 Flinders Lane 38 East

History of Cherry Gardens & its Early Families published 1936
Mr & Mrs Joseph Lewis (Snr) arrived in colony on 'Fairfield' taking 6 mths duration .
Joseph & Charlotte called their home 'Fairview' (now listed National Trust ).
Joseph was a successful farmer. As an exhibitor at a local Agricultural Show, he won a coloured print of fruit & vegetables, which hangs on a wall at Allan Lewis' home.
Both Joseph and his brother Caleb Lewis were foundation members of the local branch of the Agricultural Bureau which was an excellent organization of progressive farmers, peculiar to South Australia.
Joseph & Charlotte Lewis retired in 1922 to live in Adelaide with their youngest daughter Vera Rawnsley, where they subsequently died.

The Register Monday 27 Oct 1924
OBITUARY
Mr. Joseph Albert[sic] Lewis, whose death occurred on October 12 at his son's residence, John's road, Prospect, was one of the first settlers at Cherry Gardens, and much respected throughout the district. He was born at Little Para, in August, 1844, being the elder son of Mr. Joseph Lewis, who arrived in South Australia by the ship Fairfield in December, 1839. At an early age he came to Cherry Gardens with his parents, and, with the exception of a short period spent at Coromandel Valley, remained here until two years ago, when he retired to Prospect. With his parents he was present at the opening of the Cherry Gardens Methodist Church in 1872, which was the first Methodist church built in the State south of Adelaide, and he has been an earnest supporter ever since, being present also at the jubilee services held in 1922. Mr. Lewis was keenly interested in all branches of sport, and for some years was a member of the local cricket club. He was one of the foundation members of the local branch of the Agricultural Bureau, which was inaugurated in 1892, and was made a life member of the society in 1913 in recognition of his valuable services and his success as a competitor in home industry, farm and dairy productions, in the various Shows held in connection with the society. In 1872 he married Miss C. Jane Smart, daughter of Mr. William Smart, of Baker's Gully, who survives him. He leaves a family of seven:- Mesdames P. Hughes (North Adelaide), E. E. Strange (Cherry Gardens), F. L. Terrell (Prospect). H. Rawnsley (Torrensville), Messrs. J. N. Lewis (Cherry Gardens), L. T. Lewis (Parkside), L. R. Lewis (Prospect); also 21 grandchildren.

• Occupation: Farmer, Cherry Gardens, South Australia. Still managing farm without assistance at age 78yrs.
Retired to Adelaide 1922.

John married Charlotte Jane SMART [690], daughter of William SMART [585] and Ann BUDDEN [682], on 14 Nov 1876 in Wesleyan Church, Kangarilla, South Australia. Charlotte was born on 14 Oct 1853 in Eyers Flat, South Australia, died on 7 Jul 1929 in New Mile End, Adelaide, South Australia at age 75, and was buried in West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia.

Marriage Notes:
1876 SA Marriage 109/492 LEWIS Joseph Abbott SMART Charlotte Jane Morphett Vale

South Australian Register Monday 20 Nov 1876
Marriage Notice:
LEWIS-SMART.-On the 14th November, in the Wesleyan Church, Kangarilla, by the Rev. J. Allen, Joseph Lewis, of Cherry Gardens, to Charlotte Jane, youngest daughter of the late W. Smart, Kangarilla.

General Notes:
1853 SA Birth SMART Charlotte Jane William SMART Ann BUDDAN Adelaide 4/217
1929 SA Death 513/243 LEWIS Charlotte Jane Joseph Abbott LEWIS [DH] Adelaide
West Terrace Cemetery: 10 Flinders Lane 38 East

The Smart family migrated from Somerset, England 1838. They are recorded in 'History of Kangarilla' published 1975
Charlotte's Birth year is recorded as 1854 as per The Lewis Family of Cherry Gardens by Kenneth Lewis.

Chronicle (Adelaide) Thursday 11 July 1929
Obituary:
MRS. C. J. LEWIS
Mrs. Charlotte Jane Lewis, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. B. Rawnsley, Fairfax-terrace, New Mile-End, on Sunday, was a highly respected resident of Cherry Gardens. Mrs. Lewis, who was 75, was born at
Baker's Gully, near Clarendon. In 1874 she married and went to Cherry Gardens, where she lived until the retirement from business of her husband (Mr. John Abbott Lewis), when the couple went to live at Prospect. Mr. Lewis died five years ago. She has left three sons. Messrs. J. Lewis (Cherry Gardens), Leslie Lewis (Mile-End), and Lawrence Lewis (Prospect), and four daughters, Mesdames P.S. Hughes (Prospect), E.E. Strange (Cherry Gardens), F. Terrell (Cherry Gardens), and H.B. Rawnsley (Mile-End). Two sisters, both more than 80 years of age, and three brothers, one of whom is 83, are living.

+ 51 F i. Amy Ann LEWIS [197] was born on 9 Oct 1877 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia, died on 30 Jul 1964 in Medina, Western Australia at age 86, and was buried in Rockingham Cemetery, Western Australia.

+ 52 M ii. John Newman LEWIS [663] was born on 17 Dec 1878 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia, died on 23 Mar 1959 in Hawthorn, Adelaide, South Australlia at age 80, and was buried on 25 Mar 1959 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia.

+ 53 M iii. Albert LEWIS [664] was born on 4 Nov 1880 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia and died on 3 Dec 1880 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia.

+ 54 F iv. Maud Mary LEWIS [665] was born on 7 Dec 1881 in Coromandel Valley, South Australia, died on 27 Oct 1906 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia at age 24, and was buried on 27 Oct 1906 in Cherry Gardens Cemetery, South Australia. (Twin)

+ 55 F v. Louisa Blanch LEWIS [666] was born on 7 Dec 1881 in Coromandel Valley, South Australia, died on 25 Oct 1883 in Coromandel Valley, South Australia at age 1, and was buried in Cherry Gardens Cemetery, South Australia. (Twin)

+ 56 M vi. Leslie Thomas LEWIS [667] was born on 7 Jul 1884 in Coromandel Valley, South Australia, died on 24 Aug 1966 in Adelaide, South Australia at age 82, and was cremated on 25 Aug 1966 in Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia.

+ 57 F vii. Louise Olive LEWIS [668] was born on 8 Jul 1887 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia, died on 7 Nov 1977 in Somerton Park, Adelaide, South Australia at age 90, and was buried on 9 Nov 1977 in Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia.

+ 58 M viii. Laurence Robert LEWIS [669] was born on 24 May 1889 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia, died on 2 Sep 1947 in Prospect, Adelaide, South Australia at age 58, and was buried on 3 Sep 1947 in Enfield General Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia.

+ 59 F ix. Clara Jane LEWIS [670] was born on 5 Dec 1891 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia, died on 27 Sep 1980 at age 88, and was buried on 1 Oct 1980 in Cherry Gardens Cemetery, South Australia.

+ 60 F x. Vera Gertrude LEWIS [671] was born on 2 Mar 1894 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia, died on 20 Feb 1980 in Aldersgate, Felixstow, Adelaide, South Australia at age 85, and was cremated on 22 Feb 1980 in Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia.

16. Elizabeth LEWIS [843] (Joseph⁵, Peter², Peter¹) was born on 1 Mar 1847 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia, died on 19 Feb 1920 in Hope Valley, South Australia at age 72, and was buried on 23 Feb 1920 in Cherry Gardens Cemetery, South Australia.

General Notes:
1847 SA Birth LEWIS Elizabeth, Joseph LEWIS Elizabeth NEWMAN Adelaide 1/204
1920 SA Death 436/2 MILDWATERS ElizabethJames MILDWATERS [DH] Highercombe
Cherry Gardens General Cemetery MILDWATERS Elizabeth undefined 1920; Wife of James, born 1 March 1947

Elizabeth married James MILDWATERS [850] on 7 Aug 1872 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia. James was born on 26 Aug 1847, died on 21 Jun 1918 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia at age 70, and was buried on 23 Jun 1918 in Cherry Gardens Cemetery, South Australia.

Marriage Notes:
1872 SA Marriage 92/329 MILDWATERS James LEWIS ElizabethMorphett Vale

General Notes:
1918 SA Death 419/335 MILDWATERS James, Albert James MILDWATERS [S] Morphett Vale
Cherry Gardens GeneralMILDWATERS James undefined 1918; Husband of Elizabeth; Born 26 Aug 1847

+ 62 M ii. George Callaway MILDWATERS [854] was born on 6 Dec 1874 in Adelaide, South Australia and died on 26 Feb 1875 in Adelaide, South Australia.

+ 63 F iii. Lucy Eliza MILDWATERS [855] was born on 23 Feb 1876 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia and died in 1961 in South Australia at age 85.

+ 64 F iv. Ada Jane MILDWATERS [858] was born on 2 Jan 1878 in Pirie, South Australia, died on 28 Sep 1951 at age 73, and was buried in Cherry Gardens, South Australia.

+ 65 M v. George Kalaway MILDWATERS [856] was born on 1 May 1880 in Pirie, South Australia, died on 24 Mar 1948 in Springbank, South Australia at age 67, and was buried on 25 Mar 1948 in AIF Cemetery West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide.

+ 66 M vi. Henry Joseph MILDWATERS [867] was born on 21 May 1882 in Kangarilla, South Australia, died on 13 Aug 1951 in Murray Bridge, South Australia at age 69, and was buried on 15 Aug 1951 in Murray Bridge Cemetery, South Austtralia.

+ 67 M vii. Albert James MILDWATERS [860] was born on 15 May 1884 in Thorngate (Mov), South Australia and was buried on 15 Dec 1954 in Murray Bridge Cemetery, South Austtralia.

+ 68 F viii. Mary Ann MILDWATERS [857] was born on 6 Sep 1886 in Scott's Bottom, Cherry Gardens, South Australia and died on 6 Oct 1887 in Scott's Creek, South Australia at age 1.

+ 69 M ix. Fred MILDWATERS [866] was born on 2 Dec 1888 in Scott's Creek, South Australia and was buried on 26 Jun 1958 in Kadina Cemetery, Rosewarne Road, South Australia.

17. Caleb LEWIS [844] (Joseph⁵, Peter², Peter¹) was born on 1 May 1849 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia, was baptised in Methodist Church, Cherry Gardens, South Australia, died on 3 Dec 1934 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia at age 85, and was buried on 4 Dec 1934 in Cherry Gardens Cemetery, South Australia.

General Notes:
1849 SA Birth LEWIS Caleb Joseph LEWIS Elizabeth NEWMAN Adelaide 2/149
1934 SA Death 565/5242 LEWIS Caleb undefined Willunga
Cherry Gardens Cemetery: Plot/Grave/Niche 22S; Age 85y; Date of Burial 4/12/1934; last residence Cherry Gardens;

Caleb Lewis was the first child baptized at Cherry Gardens Methodist Church, which was built in 1849 on a corner of the property eventually owned by Caleb, but originally owned by Henry Field.

Occupation: Farming; Storekeeper

Both Joseph and Caleb Lewis were foundation members of the local branch of the Agricultural Bureau which was an excellent organization of progressive farmers, peculiar to South Australia.

Caleb married Mary BRUMBY [845], daughter of William BRUMBY [1594] and Elizabeth THOMPSON [1595], on 15 Nov 1883 in Res of William Brumby, Cherry Gardens, South Australia. Mary was born on 1 Feb 1859 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia, died on 15 Oct 1943 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia at age 84, and was buried on 16 Oct 1943 in Cherry Gardens Cemetery, South Australia.

Marriage Notes:
1883 SA Marriage 137/704 LEWIS Caleb BRUMBY Mary Morphett Vale

The Express & Telegraph (Adelaide) Saturday 17 November 1883
Marriage Notice:
LEWIS - BRUMBY.
On the 15th November, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. P. C. Thomas, Caleb, second son of Joseph Lewis, to Mary, second daughter of William Brumby, both of Cherry Gardens.

General Notes:
1859 SA Birth BRUMBY Mary William BRUMBY Elizabeth THOMPSON Morphett Vale 16/125
1943 SA Death 669/5429LEWIS Mary, Caleb LEWIS [DH] Willunga
Cherry Gardens Cemetery: Plot/Grave/Niche 23S Last Residence Cherry Gardens Age at Death 84 y Date of Burial 16/10/1943

+ 70 F i. Elizabeth LEWIS [846] was born on 29 Oct 1884 in Coromandel Valley, South Australia, died on 3 Oct 1973 at age 88, and was buried in Enfield Memorial Park, Adelaide, South Australia.

+ 71 M ii. Harry LEWIS [847] was born on 3 Mar 1890 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia and died on 8 Nov 1967 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia at age 77.

+ 72 M iii. Fred LEWIS [848] was born on 16 Nov 1892 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia and died on 28 Nov 1903 in Cherry Gardens, South Australia at age 11.

18. Elizabeth LEWIS [975] (Ephraim⁶, Peter², Peter¹) was baptised on 16 Sep 1834 in Finedon Wesleyan Methodist.

19. Caleb LEWIS [976] (Ephraim⁶, Peter², Peter¹) was baptised on 29 May 1836 in Finedon Wesleyan Methodist.

21. Emma LEWIS [1909] (Robert ⁸, Peter², Peter¹) was born on 10 Jul 1842 in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, England, died on 16 Oct 1925 in Adelaide, South Australia at age 83, and was buried on 18 Oct 1925 in West Tce Cemetery, Adelaide.

General Notes:
Birth Year 1844 according to The Lewis Family of Cherry Gardens by Kenneth Lewis.
1925 SA Death 482/213 JONES Emma Richard JONES [DH] Adelaide

The Mail (Adelaide) Saturday 17 October 1925
Death Notice:
JONES.-On October 16, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. L.J. Harrington, Flinders street, City, Emma, relict of Richard Jones, loving mother of Mrs, E.J. Hogan, of Henley Beach; J.G. Jones of Melrose avenue, Beulah Park; Mrs. H.G. Bernard, of Unley; R.G. Jones, of Pirie Chambers, Pirie street; and Mrs. L.J. Harrington, 241 Flinders street, City, aged 83 years.

Funeral Notice:
JONES.- The Friends of the late Mrs. EMMA JONES are respectlally informed that her Funeral will leave the Residence of her Daughter, Mrs. L.J. Harrington, 241 Flindera street, City, on SUNDAY, at 4 p.m. for the West Terrace Cemetery. R.T. Wallman & Son, Undertakers, 212 Pulteney street, City, Goodwood road, Millswood and Dulwich avenue, Dulwich. Phones Central 769 and Unley 2581.

Chronicle (Adelaide) Saturday 30 May 1925
Probate:
The Mercantile Trade Protection Association reports that probate has been granted in the following estates: . . . Emma Jones, Mount Barker, £5,260; . . .

The Advertiser (Adelaide) Saturday 16 October 1926
In Memoriam:
JONES.-In loving memory of my dear mother, Emma, who passed away on the 16th October, 1925. Forever with the Lord. Sweet rest al last. -Inserted by her loving son, J.G. Jones, Melrose-aveuue, Beulah Park.
JONES.-In memory of my dear mother, who passed away on 16th October 1925. Ever remembered. -lnserted by her daughter and grandson, Beatrice and Owen Harrington.

Emma married Richard JONES [1910], son of Richard JONES [10356], on 4 Apr 1862 in Wesleyan Chapel, Cherry Gardens, South Australia. Richard was born in 1838, died on 13 May 1909 in Goodwood, Adelaide, South Australia at age 71, and was buried on 15 May 1909 in West Tce Cemetery, Adelaide.

Marriage Notes:
1862 SA Marriage 50/385 JONES Richard LEWIS Emma Morphett Vale

South Australian Register (Adelaide) Monday 7 April 1862
Marriage Notice:
JONES-LEWIS.-On the 4th April, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Cherry Gardens, by the Rev. William M. Bennett, Mr. Richard Jones, to Emma, eldest daughter of Mr. Robert Lewis, both of Cherry Gardens.

General Notes:
1909 SA Death 340/470 JONES Richard undefined Adelaide

Evening Journal (Adelaide) Friday 14 MaY 1909
Death Notice:
JONES.-On the 13th May, at Goodwood road, Goodwood, Richard, the beloved, husband of Emma Jones, late of Port MacDonnell, aged 71 years, leaving two sons and five daughters.

The Advertiser (Adelaide) Friday 14 May 1909
Funeral Notice:
THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. RICHARD JONES are respectfully informed that his Remains will be removed from his late residence, Goodwood-road, Goodwood, on SATURDAY, at 2.30p.m., for the West-terrace Cemetery.

+ 78 M vi. John George JONES [1916] was born on 8 Jun 1875 in Port MacDonnell, South Australia.

+ 80 F viii. Emma Ruth JONES [1918] was born on 16 Jan 1880 in Port MacDonnell, South Australia.

+ 81 M ix. Owen Lewis JONES [1920] was born on 1 Jun 1882 in Port MacDonnell, South Australia.

22. Elizabeth LEWIS [1933] (Robert ⁸, Peter², Peter¹) was born on 15 Aug 1844 and died on 21 Jan 1889 in Mount Gambier, South Australia at age 44.

General Notes:
Birth Year 1846 according to The Lewis Family of Cherry Gardens by Kenneth Lewis.

Elizabeth married George MILDWATERS [2117], son of George MILDWATERS [10360], on 23 May 1866 in Baptist Chapel Flinders Street, Adelaide. George was born about 1840.

Marriage Notes:
1866 SA Marriage 67/133 MILDWATERS George LEWIS Elizabeth Adelaide

23. William LEWIS [1934] (Robert ⁸, Peter², Peter¹) was born in Oct 1846 in Northants., England, died on 23 Jul 1918 in Scott's Creek, South Australia at age 71, and was buried in Scott's Creek, South Australia.

General Notes:
The Birth Year 1845 according to The Lewis Family of Cherry Gardens by Kenneth Lewis.
1918 SA Death 420/211 LEWIS William undefined, Mount Barker
Scott Creek Cemetery LEWIS William 72y 1918; Same plot as W LEWIS, covered in Lichen 2005, photo hard to read

William married Annie BROWN [1981], daughter of Joseph BROWN [10357], on 17 Jun 1896 in Chapel Pirie Street, Adelaide, South Australia. Annie was born circa 1847, died on 21 Apr 1929 in Mitcham, Adelaide, South Australia aged about 82, and was buried in Scott's Creek Cemetery, South Australia.

General Notes:
1929 SA Death 511/291 LEWIS Annie, William LEWIS [DH] Adelaide (Resided Scotts Creek)
Scott Creek Cemetery: LEWIS Annie 82y 1929; Same plot as W LEWIS, covered in Lichen 2005, photo hard to read

+ 84 M ii. Robert Albert Henry LEWIS [1982] was born on 8 Jul 1876 in Port MacDonnell, South Australia, died on 14 Oct 1953 in Stirling, South Australia at age 77, and was buried in Scott Creek, South Australia.

+ 86 M iv. William LEWIS [1985] was born on 4 Apr 1879 in Port MacDonnell, South Australia.

+ 87 M v. Percy Fredrick LEWIS [1987] was born on 31 May 1885 in Scott Creek, South Australia, died on 9 Sep 1957 in Scott Creek, South Australia at age 72, and was buried in Scott Creek Cemetery, South Australia.

24. Mary LEWIS [1935] (Robert ⁸, Peter², Peter¹) was born on 10 Jul 1854 in en route Australia.

General Notes:
The Lewis Family History of Cherry Gardens by Kenneth Lewis records the Birth Year for Mary as 1852.

Mary's birth (10 July 1954) is recorded on The Ships List Ancestry.com <http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/nugget1854.shtml>

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