Grace Difford Burgess

F, b. 1856, d. 1924
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  • Grace Difford Burgess was born in 1856 in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia.
  • She was the daughter of Henry Burgess and Grace Difford.
  • At the age of 17 years, Grace Difford Burgess married William James Thompson in 1873 in Penrith, New South Wales.
  • Grace Difford Burgess died in 1924 in Penrith, New South Wales.

Children of Grace Difford Burgess and William James Thompson

Hannah Burgess

F, b. 1829
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  • Hannah Burgess was born in 1829 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
  • She was the daughter of Daniel Burgess and Hannah Loving.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Hannah Burgess was living in the household of Daniel Burgess in Church Street, Chiselborough, Somerset. Daniel is shown as a 60 year old widowed ag labourer, born in Chiselborough. He is living with his brother James aged 56 also an ag labourer, unmarried; and children John aged 24 a shoemaker and Hannah 20 a glover. All the household were born in Chiselborough.

  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Hannah Burgess was living in the household of John Burgess in Cat Head, Chiselborough. John is shown as an unmarried card winder aged 40, born Chiselborough living with his sister Hannah also unmarried and born Chiselborough. She was 35 years old.

  • Hannah Burgess appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in North Perrott, Somerset. Hannah is shown as a 50 year old, unmarried servant visiting the household of 54 year old Elizabeth Davis, also a servant. Both were born in Chiselborough.

Harold Charles Burgess

M, b. 4 November 1898, d. 9 May 1918
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  • Harold Charles Burgess was born on 4 November 1898 in Nook, Sheffield, Tasmania.
  • He was the son of Charles Burgess and Louisa Sarah May Butler.
  • Harold Charles Burgess enlisted in the AIF on 20 July 1917 in Ulverstone, Tasmania. His service number was 3518 and he joined the 9/40th Batallion. He was a farmer and gave his father Charles Burgess of Preston as his next of kin. He was 5'8" tall, weighed 134 pound and had a fresh complexion, dark eyes and brown hair. He was a Methodist.
    He embarked on the HMAT "Aeneas" from Melbourne on 30 October 1917.
  • Harold Charles Burgess was killed in action on 9 May 1918 in France at age 19.
  • Harold was buried in Mericourt L'Abb Cemetery, Somme.

Harriet Burgess

F, b. June 1845, d. 1931
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  • Harriet Burgess was born in 1845 in Norton, Somerset, England.
  • She's birth was registered in the Somerset, an unknown place Registration District in the June 1845 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of John Burgess and Susan Hamlin.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Harriet Burgess was living in the household of Susan Hamlin and John Burgess in Rodbars, Chiselborough, Somerset. John is shown as an agricultural labourer aged 30 born Chiselborough, living with his wife Susan a 26 year old glover born Norton and children Harriet, a 6 year old born Norton and Eliza, one year old born Chiselborough.

  • Harriet Burgess immigrated in 1855 to Moreton Bay, Queensland, with John Burgess and Susan Hamlin. John 36, and his wife Susan 31 travelled on the "Conrad" with their children Harriet 10, Elilza 7, George 4 and Anne 2. A son, William, was born on board the ship. John's sister Ann and her husband were also on the ship which arrived on 4 August.
  • Harriet Burgess died in 1931 in Glebe, New South Wales.

Harry Burgess

M, b. 12 August 1910, d. 31 July 1990
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  • Harry Burgess was born on 12 August 1910 in Latrobe, Tasmania. He was a twin to Mary.
  • He was the son of Henry Burgess and Mary Ann Sheehan.
  • Harry Burgess died on 31 July 1990 in Devonport, Tasmania, at age 79.
  • Harry was buried on 2 August 1990 in Mercy Vale Cemetery.

Hedley Tasman (Scotty) Burgess

M, b. 20 January 1906, d. 3 January 1992
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  • Hedley Tasman (Scotty) Burgess was born on 20 January 1906 in Boat Harbour, Tasmania.
  • He was the son of Henry (Alfred) Walter Burgess and Harriet Grace Constance Edwards.
  • Hedley Tasman (Scotty) Burgess married Ina Ruby Gale circa 1930.
  • Hedley Tasman (Scotty) Burgess died on 3 January 1992 in Wynyard, Tasmania, at age 85.
  • Hedley was buried in Wynyard General Lawn Cemetery.

Henry Burgess

M, b. 1819, d. 19 May 1903
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Henry Burgess 1819-1903
  • Henry Burgess was also known as "Daddy" Burgess.
  • He was born in 1819 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of Daniel Burgess and Hannah Loving.
  • His marriage, at 32 years, to Grace Difford, daughter of John Difford, was registered in the June 1851 Quarter, Somerset Registration District.
  • Henry Burgess and Grace Difford immigrated to Sydney, New South Wales, in 1851. on the Sarah with his wife Grace.
  • On 9 May 1854 Heny is mentioned in a letter written to Samuel Burgess in Goulburn (Henry's cousin) by his parents Samual and Ann Burgess. They wrote - " We have to pay 6 pence per week for a room to live in so if it is in your power to help us to a trifle God will reward you for so doing it will be no more than the rest of you brother Emigrants done to their parents. Your cozin Henry Burgess have sent his father some, Edward Lungdons Emma has sent her father some, Matthew Taylor have sent his father some but after all this we don't wish to distress you if you are not in abilities to do it. ...... ....your uncle Daniels son Henry is out I give you his address Henry Burgess care of Mr Wm Mathews Storekeeper Penrith Sydney New South Wales if you write to him tell us in your next."
  • On 10 August 1886,his wife, Grace Difford died in St Marys, Penrith, New South Wales.
  • An entry in the book "A Histroy of the Nepean and District Street Names" by Lorna Park shows Henry had a Street named after him. "Burgess Road:- Mr Burgess owned a shop in High Street near the present day Post Office. The Burgess family also had a farm on Bringelly Road."
  • Henry Burgess died on 19 May 1903 in St Marys, New South Wales.
  • Henry was buried in St Mary Magdeline Church of England, St Marys, Sydney, New South Wales. Inscription on Headstone reads:-
    "BURGESS HENRY, 19 May 1903, aged 82 years. His wife, GRACE BURGESS, 10 August 1885, aged 64 years. Their children: HENRY JOHN BURGESS, 23 November 1903, aged 52 years, DANIEL G BURGESS 14 October 1863, aged 10 years. ELIZABETH J BURGESS, 17 October 1860, aged 3 months."
  • On 23 May 1903 Henry Burgess's obituary appeared in Nepean Times. It read:- AN IDENTITY DIES - Another of our old landmarks, in the person of Mr Henry Burgess, whose familiar figure and kindly smile was ever to be seen about town, passed away at 1.40am on Thursday last. Always endeavouring to do good, and cheerfully chatting with all with whom he came in contact, deceased was a favourite of everyone's. Up till but a short time before he died, "Daddy" Burgess, as he was familiarly called, kept moving, neither memory nor intellect being in any way impaired. His sickness was of but brief duration, the system apparently running right down. The deceased was born at Cheeseborough, in the county of Somersetshire, England in 1819. He was married fairly young to Miss Grace Difford, and came with his wife to this state in 1851. On arrival he engaged with a Mr Samuel McKenzie, residing at Penrith, where he remained for four and a half years. From Penrith he went to St Mary's where he resided until his death, for many years carrying on a dairying business. Mrs Burgess predeceased him. He was sexton of St Mary Magdalene Church for over 30 years. He leaves behind one son, Mr John Burgess, and one daughter, Mrs W J Thompson both of St Marys.

    The funeral, which took place on Wednesday afternoon, was in one or two aspects a wide departure from the ordinary course of things. The old gentleman had for a long time "rejoiced in the Lord", and since his expressed assurance was "its ……….determined that songs, ………departure from earth. Accordingly he requested that pupils of this parochial school, with members of the choir, should sing some favourite hymns in the house where the body lay, afterwards leading the funeral procession with melody of like character. It is pleasing to report that in both particulars the request was complied with. Rev F J Harris read a portion of Scripture and offered prayer in the house, and when the body was taken into the church, delivered a very impressive address. The remains were carried, principally by the grandsons, to their resting place in the C.E. portion of the general cemetery, the cortege being lengthy and representative in token of universal esteem in which deceased was held.
    Wreaths were forwarded by Mrs J Gledden, Mrs G Lee, Mrs G Turner, jun, Mr and Mrs J Bennett, Mrs H Blissett, Miss Wilbrant, Mrs G Giddy, Mrs E J Robbins, mr W J B Neale and family, Mrs O Beacroft, Mrs O Thompson, Mr and Mrs John Allem "Treeare".

Children of Henry Burgess and Grace Difford

Henry Burgess

M, b. 1859, d. 31 August 1895
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  • Henry Burgess was born in 1859 in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia.
  • He was the son of Samuel Burgess and Mary Ann Cleal.
  • Henry Burgess died on 31 August 1895 in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia.
  • Henry was buried in Goulburn General Cemetery, New South Wales. The headstone reads:-
    The headstone reads:-
    BURGESS Samuel, husband of Mary Ann BURGESS, died 18 Nov 1891 aged 64 years; also their children Ishmael, died 29 Dec 1853 aged 10 years; Ann Elizabeth, died 8 Aug 1851 aged 2 years; John, died 8 October 1853 aged 4 years; William died 4 October 1861 aged 6 years; also Henry BURGESS, died 31 Aug 1895 aged 39 years; also Mary Ann Burgess, died 26 June 1904 aged 78 years.

Henry Burgess

M, b. 19 May 1863, d. 14 August 1937
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  • Henry Burgess was born on 19 May 1863 in Deloraine, Tasmania.
  • He was the son of George Burgess and Mary Ann Smith.
  • At the age of 28 years, 2 months and 3 days, Henry Burgess married Mary Ann Sheehan on 22 July 1891 in Deloraine, Tasmania.
  • Henry Burgess died on 14 August 1937 in Devon Hospital, Latrobe, at age 74.

Children of Henry Burgess and Mary Ann Sheehan

Henry (Alfred) Walter Burgess

M, b. 15 November 1878, d. 10 December 1949
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  • Henry (Alfred) Walter Burgess was born on 15 November 1878 in Deloraine, Tasmania.
  • He was the son of Henry Charles Burgess and Elizabeth Walters.
  • At the age of 20 years, 4 months and 14 days, Henry (Alfred) Walter Burgess married Harriet Grace Constance Edwards on 29 March 1899 in Emu Bay, Tasmania.
  • Henry (Alfred) Walter Burgess died on 10 December 1949 in Wynyard, Tasmania, at age 71.
  • Henry was buried in Stanley Cemetery.

Children of Henry (Alfred) Walter Burgess and Harriet Grace Constance Edwards

Henry C Burgess

M, b. 1885, d. 1885
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  • Henry C Burgess died in 1885 in Goulburn, New South Wales.
  • He was born in 1885 in Goulburn, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of Samuel Burgess and Sarah Ann Wells.

Henry Charles Burgess

M, b. 1 November 1848, d. 9 April 1937
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  • Henry Charles Burgess was born on 1 November 1848 in Hadspen, Launceston, Tasmania.
  • He was the son of George Burgess and Ann Haines.
  • At the age of 22 years, 5 months and 27 days, Henry Charles Burgess married Elizabeth Walters on 28 April 1871 in Deloraine, Tasmania. They had 12 children. The three younger boys moved to New Zealand.
  • Henry Charles Burgess was named as next of kin of his son, Elton Osmond Burgess when he enlisted on 22 August 1916 in Claremont, Tasmania. He enlisted in the 12th Batallion, service number 6536. He stated he was 21 years, 10 months old but in fact, was only 20 years old thus avoiding the need for his parents' consent. He gave his next of kin as Henry Burgess of Montumana. He was 5' 9", weithed 160 pounds, had fair hair, fair complexion and blue eyes.
  • Henry Charles Burgess died on 9 April 1937 in Flowerdale, Wynyard, Tasmania, at age 88.
  • On 15 April 1937 Henry Charles Burgess's obituary appeared in The Advociate. It read:- "The late Mr. Henry Burgess, who died at the residence of his son, Mr. Charles Burgess, near Wynyard, on April 9, at the advanced age of 88 years, was born at Hadspen soon after the arrival from England of his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel [should be George ]Burgess.
    His youth and early manhood were spent in various parts of the Deloraine district. In 1871 he married Miss Elizabeth Walters, and spent several years in the employ of Mr. H. Reed, at Wesley Vale.
    In 1881 he went to Table Cape with his wife and young family to work for the late Mr. C. B. M. Fenton, and was employed later on for many years by Messrs. L. B. Margetts (Flowerdale) and James Hyland and W. F. House (Boat Harbor).
    On retiring, Mr. and Mrs. Burgess went to live on their small holding at Montumana for a few years, but later lived with members of their family,
    namely, Mesdames J. How (Mole Creek), W. Edwards (Boat Harbor), and A. Crisp (Milabena), daughters; and Messrs. Chas. Burgess (Wynyard) and Clarence Burgess (Boat Harbor).
    In addition to his widow, the late Mr. Burgess leaves nine children living.
    They are: -Messrs. Charles (Wyn-yard), Henry (Redpa), George, Hubert and
    Kenneth (New Zealand), and Clarence (Boat Harbor), and Mesdames J. How (Mole
    Creek), A. Crisp (Milabena), and W. Edwards (Boat Har-bor). One daughter, Rhoda, died in childhood. Another, Mrs. W. Willcox (Mole Creek) died
    recently, and one son, Elton, was killed in the Great War. There are also 71 grandchildren, 97 great-grand-children, and three great-great-grandchildren.
    There was a large and representative gathering at the funeral, which took place at the Flowerdale cemetery on Sunday afternoon.
    The chief mourners were the widow, Messrs. Charles, Henry and Clarence
    Burgess (sons), Mesdames How, Crisp, and Edwards (daughters), Mesdames C. and C. Burgess (daughters-in-law), and Messrs. H. Johnson, Walter, C. A. and
    George Walters (brothers-in-law).
    Rev. J. W. Bethune conducted the service at the graveside.
    The pall-bearers were Messrs. W. and C. Edwards, H. Harrison and A. Burgess.
    The casket was borne by six grandsons, Messrs. W. and H. Crisp, A. and R.Burgess, L. Edwards and E. Willcox."
  • Henry was buried in Flowerdale Cemetery.

Children of Henry Charles Burgess and Elizabeth Walters

Henry John Burgess

M, b. 1853, d. 23 November 1903
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  • Henry John Burgess was born in 1853 in New South Wales, Australia. Note: Inscription on headstone shown Henry's age as 52, but birth was registered in 1853.
  • He was the son of Henry Burgess and Grace Difford.
  • At the age of 30 years, Henry John Burgess married Selina Adams in 1883 in Penrith, New South Wales.
  • Henry John Burgess died on 23 November 1903 in St Marys, New South Wales.
  • Henry was buried in St Mary Magdeline Church of England Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales. Inscription on Headstone reads:-
    "BURGESS HENRY, 19 May 1903, aged 82 years. His wife, GRACE BURGESS, 10 August 1885, aged 64 years. Their children: HENRY JOHN BURGESS, 23 November 1903, aged 52 years, DANIEL G BURGESS 14 October 1863, aged 10 years. ELIZABETH J BURGESS, 17 October 1860, aged 3 months."
  • Henry John Burgess's obituary appeared in DEATH
    BURGESS - At St Marys, on November 23 1903, Henry John Burgess, aged 52 years.
    I saw him suffering day by day
    It caused me bitter grief
    To see hm slowly pine away
    And could not give relief
    Not dead to me, I loved him dear,
    Not lost but gone before,
    He lives with me in memory still,
    And will forevermore.
    Inserted by loving wife Selina Burgess.    . It read:- (an unknown value.)

Herbert Frederick Burgess

M, b. 14 August 1910, d. 1970
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Hubert Edwin Ambrose Burgess

M, b. 28 February 1890, d. 11 May 1943
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  • Hubert Edwin Ambrose Burgess was born on 28 February 1890 in Emu Bay, Tasmania.
  • He was the son of Henry Charles Burgess and Elizabeth Walters.
  • At the age of 27 years, 6 months and 9 days, Hubert Edwin Ambrose Burgess married Annie Watson McNatty on 6 September 1917 in New Zealand.
  • Hubert Edwin Ambrose Burgess died on 11 May 1943 in Tokanui, Invercargill, New Zealand, at age 53.

Children of Hubert Edwin Ambrose Burgess and Annie Watson McNatty

Ishmael Samuel Burgess

M, b. 19 September 1847, d. 29 December 1855
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  • Ishmael Samuel Burgess's birth was registered in the an unknown place , Somerset Registration District in the September 1847 Quarter.
  • He was christened on 19 September 1847 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of Samuel Burgess and Mary Ann Cleal.
  • Ishmael Samuel Burgess immigrated to Sydney, New South Wales, in 1849. The family came on the Petrel. Both Samuel and his wife Mary Ann were 27 years old, and their son Ishmael was aged 2. A daughter Ann was born on the voyage.
  • Ishmael Samuel Burgess died on 29 December 1855 in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia, at age 8.
  • Ishmael was buried in Goulburn General Cemetery, New South Wales. The headstone reads:-
    BURGESS Samuel, husband of Mary Ann BURGESS, died 18 Nov 1891 aged 64 years; also their children Ishmael, died 29 Dec 1853 aged 10 years; Ann Elizabeth, died 8 Aug 1851 aged 2 years; John, died 8 October 1853 aged 4 years; William died 4 October 1861 aged 6 years; also Henry BURGESS, died 31 Aug 1895 aged 39 years; also Mary Ann Burgess, died 26 June 1904 aged 78 years.
    Note: Ishmael's age is not clear. He was 2 when the family immigrated, not 4, and the death records show he died in 1855 not 1853.

Ivan Malcolm Burgess

M, b. 19 April 1927, d. 13 July 2015
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  • Ivan Malcolm Burgess was born on 19 April 1927.
  • He was the son of Alfred Burgess and Margaret Ann (Peggy) McGreevy.
  • Ivan Malcolm Burgess commenced school at Pinelands State School in 1932.
  • Ivan Malcolm Burgess died on 13 July 2015 in Crow's Nest at age 88.
  • Ivan was buried on 16 July 2015 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Ivy Emma Burgess

F, b. 12 September 1912, d. 29 May 1989
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  • Ivy Emma Burgess was born on 12 September 1912 in Beulah, Tasmania. Her birth name was registered as Jackson, and she was listed as ex-nuptual on her father's war records. Ivy married Goff Ashford.
  • She was the daughter of Frank Burgess and Sophia Jackson.
  • Ivy Emma Burgess died on 29 May 1989 in Victoria at age 76.

Ivy Minnie Burgess

F, b. 6 May 1908
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Ivy Myrtle Burgess

F, b. 19 January 1896, d. 9 December 1953
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  • Ivy Myrtle Burgess was born on 19 January 1896 in Deloraine, Tasmania.
  • She was the daughter of Maria Burgess.
  • Ivy Myrtle Burgess died on 9 December 1953 at age 57.

James Burgess

M, b. June 1842, d. 15 April 1932
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  • James Burgess was born in June 1842 in Clavering, Essex, England.
  • He was the son of Phillip Burgess and Lydia Jackson.
  • James Burgess's birth was registered in the an unknown place , Essex Registration District in the December 1842 Quarter.
  • He was baptized on 18 December 1842 in Clavering, Essex.
  • He attended the village school at Clavering in 1850.
  • He and Allan George Burgess immigrated to Moreton Bay on 1 February 1862. The Jessie Munn sailed from Plymouth in Nov 1861 and arrived 1 Feb 1862. Allan aged 21 and James aged 18, were on board.With them were their relations the Wayatts and Jacksons.
  • In 1862 James' first job was in Brisbane working in the coral lime burning trade. He earned enough to purchase a horse and dray and became self employed by carting goods between Ipswich, Toowoomba and Warwick. He then spent time out west before returning to the Fassifern district where he ran a butchering buisness.
  • James Burgess and Allan George Burgess made an application to select land. James applied for 50 acres (Portion 384)and on 28 July applied for another 40 acres (Portion 389) while Allan applied for 80 acres (Portion 383)
    on 14 July 1870.
  • In December 1871 A letter sent from England went unclaimed in the Warwick Posit office by James.
  • On 18 February 1873 the following article appeared in the Brisbane Courier Mail :-
    TOOWOOMBA LAND COURT.
    The ordinary monthly court was held on the 10th Instant, when the following selections were conditionally approved:-
    FIRST CLASS PASTORAL.
    Allen Burgess, 100 acres, parish of Meringandan.
    James Burgess, 100 acres, Portion 384, Parish of Meringandan.
    William Gillis, 100 acres, parish of Meringandan.
    Another application put in by Mr Gillis was rejected on the ground that he had already obtained three selections - DD Gazette
    James and Allen's selections were adjacent to each other and they helped one another clear their blocks and establish a home.
  • At the age of 30 years and 8 months, James Burgess married Ellen (Helen) Gillis Bridgeman, daughter of Thomas Bridgeman and Jane Eyles, on 19 February 1873 in St James Church, Toowoomba, Queensland. It was a double wedding with her sister Catherine Gillis & Allan Burgess, James' brother.
  • On 28 September 1892 James added the names of his children Mary Ann 13, Alice 11 and Alfred 10 to the list of children likely to attend the proposed new Mossview School that was to be established on land donated by Frank Gillies at Emu Creek. He lived on Portion 35 about a mile from the site. The children had previously attended Crow's Nest School.
  • In 1901 he was listed in the Queensland Post Office Directory as a farmer collecting mail at Crow's Nest.
  • James Burgess and Ellen (Helen) Gillis Bridgeman appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. James was a farmer. Their son Alfred was also farming at Djuan. Their daughter Alice was living with them.
  • James Burgess and Ellen (Helen) Gillis Bridgeman appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Woodvale, Bum Bum Creek. James was a farmer. The son Alfred, a farmer and daughter Alice also lived at Woodvale (by now she was married but had not changed her name on the roll.)
  • James Burgess and Ellen (Helen) Gillis Bridgeman appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1912 living at Pinelands. James was a farmer. Their son Alf also farmed at Pinelands.
  • On 28 February 1922,his wife, Ellen (Helen) Gillis Bridgeman died in Queensland at age 69.
  • James Burgess appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Crow's Nest. James was a farmer.
  • James Burgess died on 15 April 1932 in Crow's Nest at age 89.
  • James was buried on 16 April 1932 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. Helen and James headstones read -
    in loving memory of Helen burgess of crows nest beloved wife of james burgess of crows nest who died feb 28 1922 "not lost but gone before" also james burgess died 15th april 1932 aged 89 1/2 years.
  • The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. James & Helen's names were amongst them.
    Memorial Plaque to James & Helen Burgess - Crow's Nest Methodist Church

Children of James Burgess and Ellen (Helen) Gillis Bridgeman

James Burgess

M, b. 1 March 1796, d. 1862
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  • James Burgess was born on 1 March 1796 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of Daniel Burgess and Elizabeth Osborn.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, James Burgess was living in the household of Daniel Burgess in Church Street, Chiselborough, Somerset. Daniel is shown as a 60 year old widowed ag labourer, born in Chiselborough. He is living with his brother James aged 56 also an ag labourer, unmarried; and children John aged 24 a shoemaker and Hannah 20 a glover. All the household were born in Chiselborough.

  • James Burgess died in 1862 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.

James Henry Burgess

M, b. 3 July 1923, d. 3 June 1962
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Jane Burgess

F, b. 14 August 1825
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  • Jane Burgess was christened on 14 August 1825 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
  • She was the daughter of Samuel Burgess and Ann Crocker.

Jane Burgess

F, b. 1832, d. 1887
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  • Jane Burgess was born in 1832 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
  • She was the daughter of Daniel Burgess and Hannah Loving.
  • In 1851 he was a glove maker,aged 18, living with her brother John, sister Hannah, and father and uncle James. in Church Street, Chiselborough, Somerset.
  • On 9 May 1854 Jane is mentioned in a letter from Samuel and Ann Burgess to her cousin Samuel Burgess in Goulburn. "your cosin Jane is coming out her money is paid in it is likely she will sail this month."
  • Jane Burgess immigrated to Sydney, New South Wales, in 1854. on the Tantivy. She is listed as a General Servant aged 19 years born Chiselborough. Also on board were James 37 and Caroline Burgess 34 and their children Harriett, 9, Jane 7, William 4, and Joseph an infant. James was a labourer from Manningford Abbot in Wiltshire. He may have been related to Jane but it seems unlikely (she named one of her sons Joseph.)
  • At the age of 23 years, Jane Burgess married William Bird, son of William Bird and Eliza Jeffery, in 1855 in Penrith, Sydney.
    Believed to be William Bird and Jane Burgess - photo thanks to Ruth Davis.
  • Jane Burgess died in 1887 in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia.

Children of Jane Burgess and William Bird

Jean Elsie Sophia Burgess

F, b. 21 May 1914, d. 19 June 2004
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Jean Elsie Hurst (nee Burgess) 1914-2004. Photo thanks to Liz
  • Jean Elsie Sophia Burgess was born on 21 May 1914 in Kimberley, Tasmania.
  • She was the daughter of Frank Burgess and Sophia Jackson.
  • Jean Elsie Sophia Burgess died on 19 June 2004 at age 90.
  • Jean was buried in Drouin Cemetery.
    Grave of Jean Elise Hurst (nee Burgess). Daughter of Frank and Sophia Burgess. Photo thanks to Liz

Jean Valmar Burgess

F, b. 4 October 1915
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John Burgess

M, b. 1819, d. 1882
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  • John Burgess was born in 1819 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of Samuel Burgess and Ann Crocker.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, John Burgess was living in the household of Samuel Burgess and Ann Crocker in East Street, Chiselborough, Somerset. Samuel was shown as an agricultural labourer, aged 55. Ann is 55. Their children Ann 10, John 20, and Samuel 15 are also living with them as well as 35 year old Sarah Burgess.

  • His marriage, at 25 years, to Susan Hamlin, daughter of Stephen Hamlin and Harriet Seager, was registered in the December 1844 Quarter Registration District.
  • John Burgess and Susan Hamlin appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Rodbars, Chiselborough, Somerset. John is shown as an agricultural labourer aged 30 born Chiselborough, living with his wife Susan a 26 year old glover born Norton and children Harriet, a 6 year old born Norton and Eliza, one year old born Chiselborough.

  • John Burgess and Susan Hamlin immigrated to Moreton Bay, Queensland, in 1855. John 36, and his wife Susan 31 travelled on the "Conrad" with their children Harriet 10, Elilza 7, George 4 and Anne 2. A son, William, was born on board the ship. John's sister Ann and her husband were also on the ship which arrived on 4 August.
  • Sometime between 1857 and 1859, John Burgess and Susan Hamlin and their family moved to Goulburn, New South Wales.John's brother Samuel had established his family there several years before.
  • In 1874,his wife, Susan Hamlin died in Goulburn, New South Wales.
  • At the age of 56 years, John Burgess married Sarah Jane Herbert in 1875 in Goulburn, New South Wales.
  • John Burgess died in 1882 in Argyle, New South Wales. He was as 64 years old.

Children of John Burgess and Susan Hamlin

Children of John Burgess and Sarah Jane Herbert

John Burgess

M, b. 1827
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  • John Burgess was born in 1827 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of Daniel Burgess and Hannah Loving.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, John Burgess was living in the household of Daniel Burgess in Church Street, Chiselborough, Somerset. Daniel is shown as a 60 year old widowed ag labourer, born in Chiselborough. He is living with his brother James aged 56 also an ag labourer, unmarried; and children John aged 24 a shoemaker and Hannah 20 a glover. All the household were born in Chiselborough.

  • John Burgess appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Cat Head, Chiselborough. John is shown as an unmarried card winder aged 40, born Chiselborough living with his sister Hannah also unmarried and born Chiselborough. She was 35 years old.

John Burgess

M, b. 1 August 1779
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  • John Burgess was christened on 1 August 1779 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of Edward Burgess and Susannah Hallet.
  • John was buried on 14 November 1841 in Chiselborough, Somerset, England.