William Sutton

M, b. 10 June 1833, d. 27 October 1907
  • William Sutton was baptized on 10 June 1833.
  • At the age of 22 years, 6 months and 2 days, William Sutton married Elizabeth Cresswell, daughter of Thomas Cresswell and Amelia Eyles, on 12 December 1855 in Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand.
  • On 28 August 1905,his wife, Elizabeth Cresswell died in Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand. She died in a diabetic coma.
  • William Sutton died on 27 October 1907 at age 74.

Children of William Sutton and Elizabeth Cresswell

William Sutton

M, b. 1853, d. 1854
  • William Sutton was born in 1853 in New Zealand.
  • He was the son of John Sutton and Esther Eyles.
  • William Sutton died in 1854 in New Zealand.

William Sutton

M, b. 25 April 1819

William Earl Sutton

M, b. 1 October 1898, d. 1967

Child of William Earl Sutton and Melva Kathleen Ann Gillman

William Thomas Sutton

M, b. 1858, d. 1933
  • William Thomas Sutton was also known as Jim.
  • He was born in 1858 in Ashburton, Christchurch, New Zealand.
  • He was the son of William Sutton and Elizabeth Cresswell.
  • At the age of 33 years, William Thomas Sutton married Elizabeth Cap in 1891 in New Zealand.
  • William Thomas Sutton died in 1933 in New Zealand.

Children of William Thomas Sutton and Elizabeth Cap

Winnifred Maud Sutton

F, b. 1889, d. 1904

Yelven Oliver Sutton

M, b. 1918, d. 2008

Zilla Mary Sutton

F, b. 1906

Elizabeth Agnes Suttor

F, b. 1880, d. January 1958
  • Elizabeth Agnes Suttor was born in 1880. She was the daughter of George Thomas Suttor and Mary McDonald.
  • At the age of 19 years, Elizabeth Agnes Suttor married Albert Victor Best in 1899 in Queensland.
  • At the age of 36 years, Elizabeth Agnes Suttor married Archibald Ahern in 1916 in Queensland.
  • At the age of 41 years, Elizabeth Agnes Suttor married John Foster Roy Primmer, son of John William Primmer and Mary Patchling, in 1921 in Brisbane, Queensland. This was Elizabeth's third marriage. She was previously married to an Albert Best and then an Ahern and brought at least 6 children to the marriage. She and John had at least two sons and possibly a daughter.
  • Elizabeth Agnes Suttor appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1936 and 1954 living at Brisbane.
  • She was listed as the next of kin of John Foster Roy (Jack) Primmer when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 8 May 1939. He gave his next of kin as his mother Elizabeth.
  • Elizabeth Agnes Suttor died in January 1958 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Elizabeth was buried on 20 January 1958 in Toowong Cemetery.

Children of Elizabeth Agnes Suttor and Albert Victor Best

Children of Elizabeth Agnes Suttor

Child of Elizabeth Agnes Suttor and John Foster Roy Primmer

Agnes Emma Swain

F, b. 1883, d. 1974

Children of Agnes Emma Swain and Arthur Thornber

Clara Agard Swain

F, b. 1874, d. 7 October 1933
  • Clara Agard Swain was born in 1874 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Frederic John Baynham Swain and Caroline Phelps.
  • At the age of 22 years, Clara Agard Swain married John Harnden (Jack) Littleton, son of John Thomas Littleton and Harriet Ball, in 1896 in Queensland.
  • Clara Agard Swain and John Harnden (Jack) Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Queensland. John was a school teacher.
  • Clara Agard Swain and John Harnden (Jack) Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Crow's Nest, Queensland. John was a school teacher.
  • On 20 August 1929,her husband, John Harnden (Jack) Littleton died in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 64. His death was reported in the Queensland Times:- " CROWS' NEST IDENTITY'S DEATH. Mr. John Harden Littleton of Pine lands, who was known as the "father" of Crow's Nest, was found, shot through the head, at the back of the house at which he was staying, on Tuesday night. The late Mr. Littleton had lived in the Crow's Nest district for over 40 years. He opened the Pinelands State School in 1888, and acted, as school teacher for a long period. About 1914 he suffered a severe nervous break down, and had been in indifferent health since then. He took a very active interest in the welfare of the Show Society, being patron for a number of years. He donated several cups, and was a consistent exhibitor, winning many prizes, He leaves a widow, three daughters, and six sons - Mrs. A. Davis (Esk). Nurse Edna Littleton (Brisbane), and Miss Mona Littleton (Pinelands), and Messrs. Ven., Ivor, Roy, Val, John, and Colin Littleton, all of Pinelands. The deceased'a brothers are Messrs. A. T. Littleton (Chairman of the Crow's Nest Shire Council); E, T. Littleton (Sladevlle, Warwick), Francis Harold , and Stanley Westley. His sisters are Mrs. Gowlett (Toowoomba) and Miss Grace Littleton Brisbane). The funeral took place yesterday from the Methodist Church, to the Crow's Nest cemetery.
  • Clara Agard Swain appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Pinelands. She carried out home duties.
  • Clara Agard Swain died on 7 October 1933 in Queensland.
  • Clara was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
  • The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. Jack & Clara's names were amongst them.
    Pioneer Plaque to Jack & Clara Littleton - Crow's Nest Methodist Church

Children of Clara Agard Swain and John Harnden (Jack) Littleton

Clement Swain

M, b. 1887, d. 1960

Edith Swain

F, b. 1881, d. 1973
  • Edith Swain was born in 1881 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Frederic John Baynham Swain and Caroline Phelps.
  • Edith Swain and Caroline Phelps appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1908 living at Plainby, Crow's Nest. They both carried out domestic duties. Caroline's daughter in law Jane McPhail most likely lived with them.
  • At the age of 46 years, Edith Swain married Eric Wilfred Brenchley in 1927 in Queensland.
  • Edith Swain and Eric Wilfred Brenchley appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1943 living at "Hillview", Crow's Nest. Eric was a farmer.
  • Edith Swain died in 1973 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Ellen Winifred Swain

F, b. 1913

Enid Dorothy Swain

F, b. 1908
  • Enid Dorothy Swain was born in 1908 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of John Swain and Ellen Grace McPhail.
  • Enid Dorothy Swain appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at "Hillview", Crow's Nest. She carried out domestic duties.

Frederic John Baynham Swain

M, b. 1849, d. 23 December 1887
  • Frederic John Baynham Swain was born in 1849. He was the son of John SWAIN and Elizabeth Caroline BAYNHAM.
  • He immigrated on 1 July 1872. Frederick arrived on the Indus which sailed from London on 10 Apr 1872. He was 22 years old and appeared to have travelled alone.
  • At the age of 24 years, Frederic John Baynham Swain married Caroline Phelps in 1873 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Frederic John Baynham Swain died on 23 December 1887 in Queensland. His death notice appeared in The Brisbane Courier on 16 January 1888. It read :- SWAIN. - On the 23rd December, 1887, at his residence, Plainby, Crow's Nest, Frederic John Baynham Swain, leaving a wife and eight children to mourn their loss, aged 38 years.
  • Frederic was buried on 25 December 1887 in Cabarlah Cemetery.
  • Probate for his estate was granted in March 1888; Letters of Administration were granted to his wife Caroline. He had personal assets of over $442 pounds.
  • The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church building and fence. Fred & Caroline's names were amongst them.
    Pioneer Plaque to Fred & Caroline Swain- Crow's Nest Methodist Church

Children of Frederic John Baynham Swain and Caroline Phelps

Frederick Swain

M, b. 29 July 1875, d. 19 February 1900
  • Frederick Swain was born on 29 July 1875 in Pimpana (south of Beenleigh), Queensland.
  • He was the son of Frederic John Baynham Swain and Caroline Phelps.
  • At the age of 23 years, 2 months and 26 days, Frederick Swain married Jane McPhail, daughter of John McPhail and Mary Ellen McGrath, on 25 October 1898 in Pierce Creek, Queensland. They settle on their farm "Hillview", Plainby.
  • Frederick Swain died on 19 February 1900 in Queensland at age 24. He suffered from a burst appendex. After Frederick's death, Jane went to live with the Swain family (perhaps her sister Grace). Their son Frederick Baynham was born in November that year. Sometime after his birth, Jane went to work for John JOBSON, whom she later married.
  • Frederick was buried on 20 February 1900 in Cabarlah Cemetery.
  • The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church building and fence. Fred's name was amongst them.
    Pioneer Plaque to Fred Swain jnr- Crow's Nest Methodist Church

Children of Frederick Swain and Jane McPhail

Frederick Baynham Swain

M, b. 9 November 1900, d. 10 July 1974

Grace Elizabeth Swain

F, b. circa 1879, d. 1964

Grace Evelyn Swain

F, b. 1905

Isobel Jean Swain

F, b. 1911

John Swain

M, b. 28 August 1877, d. 14 November 1958

Children of John Swain and Ellen Grace McPhail

Lucy Swain

F, b. 31 August 1899, d. 15 September 1940

Philip Swain

M, b. 1885, d. 1972

Maud Kathleen Elizabeth Swan

F, b. 11 December 1896, d. 12 January 1994
  • Maud Kathleen Elizabeth Swan was born on 11 December 1896 in Queensland. She was the daugther of George Swan and Annie Everton.
  • At the age of 23 years, 9 months and 11 days, Maud Kathleen Elizabeth Swan married Christoph Johann Conrad Rohde, son of Martin Rohde and Helene (Lena) Vohland, on 22 September 1920 in Queensland.
  • Maud Kathleen Elizabeth Swan and Christoph Johann Conrad Rohde appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1930 living at Anduramba, Crow's Nest. Maud carried out home duties, and Christoph was a labourer (the rolls show he lived at Virginia.)
  • On 25 February 1961,her husband, Christoph Johann Conrad Rohde died in Yednia, Queensland, at age 66.
  • Maud Kathleen Elizabeth Swan died on 12 January 1994 at age 97.

Emily May Swanson

F, b. 1894, d. 28 February 1968
  • Emily May Swanson was born in 1894. She was the daughter of Karl Gustav Swanson and Helena Schumann.
  • At the age of 37 years, Emily May Swanson married John Walker Wockner, son of Christian Wockner and Charlotte Edith Walker, in 1931 in Queensland.
  • On 2 September 1957,her husband, John Walker Wockner died in Queensland.
  • Emily May Swanson died on 28 February 1968 in Queensland.
  • Emily was buried on 1 March 1968 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Benjamin Sweet

M, b. circa 1870
  • Benjamin Sweet was born circa 1870.
  • Benjamin Sweet married Emma Lawrence, daughter of Henry Lawrence and Hannah Lacy, on 8 November 1890 in Merriott, Somerset. Fathers were Henry Lawrence (Labourer) and Charles Sweet (blind), witnesses were James Lawence and Rose Hardy.

Child of Benjamin Sweet and Emma Lawrence

Fanny Sweet

F, b. circa 1770
  • Fanny Sweet was born circa 1770.
  • Fanny Sweet married Simon Lawrence, son of John Lawrence and Joan Lawrence, on 22 July 1793 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • Fanny Sweet and Simon Lawrence appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Merriott. Simon aged 23 was living with his parents Simon 71 and Fanny 73.
  • Fanny Sweet and Simon Lawrence appeared on the census of 30 March 1851. Fanny, aged 81 is living at Merriott with her son Simon aged 37, unmarried, a labourer and step daughter Elizabeth aged 32, unmarried, born Merriott and grandchildren Caroline 5 and Elizabeth 0, both born Merriott.

Children of Fanny Sweet and Simon Lawrence

Lily Violet Sweet

F, b. 6 November 1903, d. June 1979
  • Lily Violet Sweet was born on 6 November 1903.
  • She was the daughter of Benjamin Sweet and Emma Lawrence.
  • Lily Violet Sweet's birth was registered in the Chard, Somerset Registration District in the December 1903 Quarter.
  • Her marriage, at 21 years, to Percy Vine was registered in the December 1924 Quarter in Chard, Somerset Registration District.
  • Her death was recorded with the Yeovil, Somerset, Registration District in the June 1979 Quarter.

Child of Lily Violet Sweet and Percy Vine

Robert Sweet

M, b. 1827
  • Robert Sweet was born in 1827.
  • At the age of 24 years, Robert Sweet married Elizabeth Lawrence, daughter of John Lawrence and Mary Daw, on 30 November 1851 in Merriott, Somerset, England. Robert was a weaver of Higher Street, son of John Sweet, weaver; Elizabeth was a glove sewer, daughter of John Lawrence, a labourer. Witnesses were Harriet Lawrence, Elizabeths sister and William Caller?