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Jeffray Welter 25 (single man 32) Shepherd Prot neither Sussex arrived 24 Dec 1841 on the Alexander
Mr Wemyss and Passengers Cabin - arrived 7 Apr 1840 from London on the Louisa Campbell and cleared for Sydney, 12 May 1840 on the Louisa Campbell
William Windower/Wendover, 24 single man Labourer Prot both Deal arrived 17 Feb 1842 from London and Cork on the Thetis
John Wenstanley - Wenstanley and Charl christened Jemima Harris 1847
Charles Henry Seymour Wentworth, Clerk Of Bench, Geelong, 1939 Directory of Port Phillip
Charles Henry Seymour Wentworth was a Census collector in the Port Phillip District - From 1841 Census on 2 March 1841. He was paid 10 shillings a day
Mr WC Wentworth arrived 27 Apr 1841 at Melbourne from Sydney, on the Australasian Packet
Mr Wentworth departed Sydney 18 Apr 1841 for Melbourne on the Australasian Packet
Mr Wentworth arrived Aug 17 1841 from Port Phillip on 12 Aug on the Australasian Packet
George Were, with 147 men, was presented to Sir George Gipps at a Levee, Mon 25 Oct 1841 in his honour. Source - Port Phillip Herald, 26 Oct 1841
George Were, Tue 27 Jun 1843 Melbourne resident signed supporting William Lonsdale
Mr George Were, Passengers from Melbourne Departed 6 Sep 1843 for Sydney with cargo and passengers from Liverpool. on the Francis
George Were, Counting-house Market Square The Port Phillip Herald Fri 8 Sep 1843 Burgess in Lonsdale Ward
G Were, appointed a Committee member to begin the Cricket Club. Source - Port Phillip Herald, 2 Nov 1841
George Were and Maria Emma Kidd christened Emma 1843
Directory 1847 merchant
J B Were A with wife, Mrs Were A wife of JB, with 2 chn Cabin, came Nov 1839 on the William Metcalf
JB Were witness to wedding 23 Nov 1839 George Brunswick Smyth to Constantina Matthews Alexander at St James Cathedral, Melbourne
Mr JB Were Imports arrived 20 June 1840 from Greenock on the Duchess of Kent
Agent JB Were arrived 7 Feb 1840 from Adelaide on the William Barres
Mr JB Were arrived 19 June 1841 at Launceston from Port Phillip on the Corsair
JB Were, with 147 men, was presented to Sir George Gipps at a Levee, Mon 25 Oct 1841 in his honour. Source - Port Phillip Herald, 26 Oct 1841
Jonathan B Were, Port Phillip Herald 22 Apr 1842 Page 1 JP advertisement - pleased Queen had a son
JB Were, owed 112 by CS Barrett who went to Uk, p3 - 9 April 1842 Melbourne Times
Jonathan Binns Were, freehold, Big Brighton The Port Phillip Herald Fri, 26 May 1843 District of Port Phillip Electoral List of 291 names Tue 27 Jun 1843 Melbourne resident signed supporting William Lonsdale
Jonathan Binns Were, Counting-house Market Square The Port Phillip Herald Fri 8 Sep 1843 Burgess in Lonsdale Ward
Jonathan Binns Were, Counting-house Market Square The Port Phillip Herald Fri 22 Sep 1843 applied for name to be removed from the Burgess in Lonsdale Ward
JB Were, sworn in as Assessors for the Court of Requests Source - 'Port Phillip Herald' 5 Jan 1844, page 2,
JB Were Brighton, employed Anne Croswell who arrived 22 Sep 1844 on the Abberton
JB Were of Brighton, employed John P and Anne Hubbert who arrived 22 Sep 1844 on the Abberton
JB Were, donated to the Building Fund for the new hospital - source Port Phillip Herald 1 March 1845
JB Were, a Burgess in Lonsdale Ward voted for John Joseph Fawkner who won the seat. Source - Port Phillip Herald 12 Aug 1845
John Were, Licensed to depasture stock at Portland Bay District Sept 1845. Source - Melbourne Courier 3 Nov 1845
Jonathan B Were, voted in Melbourne for Mr Curr as Member of Council to succeed Mr B Boyd. Source - Port Phillip Herald 30 Sep 1845
Jonathan Binns Were, one of 469 voters who qualified by Freehold in Brighton Electors List District of Bourke. Source - Melbourne Courier 8 Aug 1845
J. G Were - Were Directory 1847 Mount Shadwell
J. B Were - Were Directory 1847 Brighton
Jonathan Binns Were had 9000 pounds to invest, may have chartered the ship William Metcalfe, in which he sailed with his wife, infant son Jonathan Henry, 4 yr old daughter Sophia Louisa, his brother-in-law Robert Stevenson Dunsford and two servants. It is certain the bulk of the cargo was his - included a house ready for erection, a number of tents, and at Oporto he purchased port wine in gallon glass decanters engraved with the name J B Were. On arrival he purchased a site on the south western corner of Collins and Spring Sts at 3 pounds 10 shillings an acre, and erected his house - on the outskirts of the settlement.
Mr Were, Cabin arrived 13 Aug 1842 from London on the Caledonia
Nicholas Were, County of Bourke depasturing license for 1-30 Sept 1844. Source - Port Phillip Herald 15 Nov 1844
Nicholas Were, Licensed to depasture stock at County of Bourke Sept 1845. Source - Melbourne Courier 3 Nov 1845
Nicholas Were Directory 1847 settler Fisherman's Point County Bourke
Thomas Were, committed from Geelong bench for wilful murder of Thomas Simpson and received into her Majesty's gaol at Melbourne. Source - Port Phillip Herald 6 Jan 1846
William Were 25 hus (family 36) Labourer Prot both Cornwall arrived 23 Jul 1841 on the George Fyfe
Harriett Were 21 wife of William (family 36) Dairymaid Prot both Cornwall arrived 23 Jul 1841 on the George Fyfe
Mr Wersley arrived 8 Feb 1840 from London via Adelaide on the Caroline
Mr Wert 17 Nov 1840 cleared for Sydney, Passengers on the London
Isaac Wescott/Westcott, 22 single man (m 40) Bricklayer Somersetshire Prot both, listed on the Orient arrived 13 Dec 1840
Isaac Wescott wed Mary Ann Maynard in 1843 at Church of England St James, Melbourne christened Thomas Westcowt 1845, Frederic Wescot 1846, William Westcowt/Westcourt 1848, Maria Westcott 1851, Rebecca Alice Westcott 1855
Isaac Westcott, letter at Geelong Post Office. Source - Geelong Advertiser 29 Aug 1844
Abraham West, 18 single man Labourer Prot both Roscommon came 19 Feb 1842 as Bounty Immigrants on the Regulus
Abraham West, List 5, 31 May 1844 letter at the Melbourne Post Office. Source - Port Phillip Herald 4 June 1844
Ann West wed Henry Phillips in 1846 at Church of England St James, Melbourne
Edwin West 23 (single man 35) Labourer Prot both Gloucestershire arrived 16 Dec 1841 on the Ward Chapman
Ellen West died 1846 Female aged 40 at Wood
Henry West 19 (single man 48) Labourer RC both Galway arrived 1 Oct 1841 on the Middlesex
James West plasterer, wife Sarah son James West baptised 23 Dec 1838 at St James Cathedral, Melbourne
James West died 2 Jan 1839 child aged 3 months at St James Cathedral, Melbourne
James West plasterer, wife Anne dau Susannah West born 24 Oct 1839 baptised 22 Dec 1839 at St James Cathedral, Melbourne
James West, and Sarah baptised Mary Ann at Church Of England St James, Melbourne born at Melbourne 1842 #13027
James West and Sarah christened Jane 1845, William 1847
James West and Margaret West christened Thomas 1845, Lillo 1846
Jane West died 1847 Female aged 41 at Newtown
John West, 38 hus Labourer Prot both Galway came 19 Feb 1842 as Bounty Immigrants on the Regulus
Anne West, 37 wife of John Housekeeper Prot both Galway came 19 Feb 1842 as Bounty Immigrants on the Regulus
see Susan West, 21, Abraham West, 18, Louisa West,
John West 28 Labourer Prot both Glamorganshire arrived 18 Feb 1844 from London and Cork on the Royal Consort
Ann West 27 wife Prot both Glamorganshire arrived 18 Feb 1844 from London and Cork on the Royal Consort
Catharine West 2 Prot Glamorganshire arrived 18 Feb 1844 from London and Cork on the Royal Consort
John West and Ann Newby christened Sarah Ann 1844, Elizabeth 1846, Sarah Ann 1847
John West wed Sarah Rock in 1844 at Presbyterian Geelong christened John 1845
John West wiredrawer Directory 1847 Bourke street
John West Directory 1847 farmer Moonee Ponds
Joseph West 35 hus Labourer and Blacksmith Bucks Prot both Constable for voyage arrived 22 Aug 1844 on the Lord William Bentinck
Elizabeth West 35 wife arrived 22 Aug 1844 on the Lord William Bentinck
John West 13, Maria West 11, Solomon West 8, Eliza West 6, Mary Anne West 4 and Caroline West 0 infant arrived 22 Aug 1844 on the Lord William Bentinck
Joseph West, No 9, letters at Melbourne Post Office. Source - Melbourne Courier 13 Oct 1845
Joseph West and Elizabeth christened Frances 1846
Joseph West Directory 1847 blacksmith Roach's Terrace Page 197 Letters at Office
Louisa West, 16 single woman House servant Prot both Roscommon came 19 Feb 1842 as Bounty Immigrants on the Regulus
Mrs Margaret West and 4 chn Steerage came 26 Jan 1841 on the Nimrod
Mr West died 22 Jan 1841 Steerage came 26 Jan 1841 on the Nimrod
Margaret West wed James Russell in 1841 at Church of England St James, Melbourne He may be the James Russell who died 1847 aged 35
Margaret West wed William Stuckey in 1845 at Presbyterian
Mr West arrived 18 Oct 1840 on the London and cleared for Sydney 17 Nov 1840 on the London
Mr West arrived Sydney 23 Jan 1841 from Port Phillip 10 Jan on the Vesper
Mr and Mrs West arrived 28 Oct 1841 at Launceston from Port Phillip on the Fox
Mr West, Steerage, (12 for Port Phillip and 13 for Sydney) arrived 12 Dec 1843 on the Glentanner
Nathaniel West, Convict came on 'Camden 1' Certificate of Freedom now at Melbourne Post Office. Source - Port Phillip Herald 19 March 1844 and - Melbourne Weekly Courier 28 Feb 1845
Nathaniel West, one of 198 convicts transported on the Camden, 21 March 1831. Convicted at Hertford (Liberty of St Alban) Quarter Session and Gaol Delivery for a term of 7 years on 21 October 1830.
Susan West, 21 single woman House servant Prot both Roscommon came 19 Feb 1842 as Bounty Immigrants on the Regulus
Susanna Amelia West wed John Cross in 1844 at Church of England St James Melbourne
William West, male wed Mary Campbell 1842 #34124 Presbyterian Portland
William West and Mary Campbell christened Mary Anne 1846
Directory 1847 grazier Elgar's Survey
William West wed Mary Craney in 1847 at Roman Catholic St Francis, Melbourne
George Westaway - Westaway Directory 1847 settler County Bourke Page 197 Letters at Office 30th June 1847
Edward Westbury - Westbury adult came May 1847 with 338 on the Sir Thomas Arbuthnot
George Westbury - Westbury aged 24 came Nov 1846 with 334 on the Maitland
Edmund Westby, The Port Phillip Herald Tue, 16 May 1843 in jury to hear civil case for 13 May
Edmund Westby, freehold, Williams Town The Port Phillip Herald Fri, 26 May 1843 District of Port Phillip Electoral List of 291 names voted in election 20 June 1843, during fifth hour, 1-2pm
Edmond Westby, Warehouse Flinders Lane The Port Phillip Herald Fri 8 Sep 1843 Burgess in La Trobe Ward
Edmund Westby, appointed JP The Port Phillip Herald Tue 12 Dec 1843
Edmund Westby - Westby and Catherine christened Henry Moore 1844, Alfred Ashby 1847
Edmund Westby, voted 12-1pm Melbourne to elect two members to sit in Legislative Council. Source - Port Phillip Herald 26 Apr 1844
Edmund Westby, Esq JP living in LaTrobe St. inquest held at his house for death of George Hyde. Source - Melbourne Weekly Courier 1 June 1844
Edward Westby, Portland Bay District depasturing license for Aug 1844. Source - Geelong Advertiser 31 Oct 1844
Edmund Westby, Burgess for La Trobe Ward. Source - Port Phillip Herald 5 Nov 1844
Edmund Westby, donated to the Building Fund for the new hospital - source Port Phillip Herald 1 March 1845
E Westby Esq. to be a Steward at a Ball in honour of Her Majesty's birthday - source Port Phillip Herald 20 May 1845
Edmund C Westby, had an employee robbed on his way from Richmond. Source - Melbourne Courier 4 July 1845
Edmund Westby, one of 469 voters who qualified by Freehold in Williamstown Electors List District of Bourke. Source - Melbourne Courier 8 Aug 1845
Edmund Westby, voted in Melbourne for Mr Curr as Member of Council to succeed Mr B Boyd. Source - Port Phillip Herald 30 Sep 1845
Edmund Westby, Councillor Council of the Town of Melbourne. Source - Melbourne Courier 14 Nov 1845
Directory 1847 merchant Flinders lane Owned Property Williamstown - Freehold Property
Frederick Westby, owed 88 by CS Barrett who went to Uk, p3 - 9 April 1842 Melbourne Times
George Westby, in jury enpannelled 7 Ap 42, p3 - 9 April 1842 Melbourne Times
Mr and Mrs Westby 3 chn and 2 servants departed 19 Oct 1841 from Sydney for Port Phillip on the Sea Horse steamer
Thomas Westby, House William St The Port Phillip Herald Fri 8 Sep 1843 Burgess in Burke Ward
Charles Westcott aged 20 came May 1847 with 338 on the Sir Thomas Arbuthnot
Thomas Westerly, List No 9, 30 Sep letter to be collected from Melbourne Post Office. Source - Port Phillip Herald 1 Oct 1844
Mr William Westgarth arrived 13 Dec 1840 from Leith on the Midlothian and cleared for Hobart town 28 Dec 1840 on the Midlothian. Within two years, however, he was caught in the economic crisis and made a settlement with his creditors.
Mr Westgarth departed Sydney 23 Feb 1841 for Port Phillip, on the Australasian Packet and arrived 10 March 1841 at Melbourne from Sydney, on the Australasian Packet
Mr Westgarth departing 30 Nov 1841 from Launceston for Port Phillip, on the Corsair
Mr Westgarth, with 147 men, was presented to Sir George Gipps at a Levee, Mon 25 Oct 1841in his honour. Source - Port Phillip Herald, 26 Oct 1841
William Westgarth arrived 12 Sep 1842 on the Caledonia. In 1842 he was one of the founders of the Melbourne Mechanics' Institute He went into business as a merchant and general importer, and the firm was later in Market-street under the name of Westgarth, Ross and Spowers. Westgarth was in every movement for the advancement of Melbourne and the Port Phillip district.
William Westgarth, dwelling house, Richmond The Port Phillip Herald Fri, 26 May 1843 District of Port Phillip Electoral List of 291 names
William Westgarth, House Lonsdale St The Port Phillip Herald Fri 8 Sep 1843 Burgess in Burke Ward
W Westgarth, curator Conchology for 1844 and treasurer for 1844 officeholder, Mechanic's Institute. Source - Melbourne Weekly Courier 27 Jan 1844
William Westgarth, attorney owed money. Source - Port Phillip Herald 11 Sep 1845
He soon flourished as a general import merchant, in partnership with Alfred Ross from 1845; In April 1853 Westgarth again left the colony for Britain and did not return for eighteen months. Perhaps one leading motive was to 'run home for a wife' early in 1854 he married Ellison Macfie, by whom he had three daughters.
Arthur Westlick 31 hus Labourer Devon Prot both arrived 22 Aug 1844 on the Lord William Bentinck
Mary Westlick 24 wife of Arthur arrived 22 Aug 1844 on the Lord William Bentinck
Arthur Westlick - Westlake Directory 1847 labourer Richmond
Mary Westlake Directory 1847 schoolmistress
George Westley aged 22 came May 1847 with 338 on the Sir Thomas Arbuthnot
Francis Westman, and Catherine Reid baptised female Jane at Roman Catholic St Marys, Geelong born at Geelong 1842 #517
Francis Woosnam - Westman and Catherine Reid christened Julia Emily 1843
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