First Name:
Major William
Place:
Christ Church Burial Ground, Newcastle
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The old commissariat office at the back of the Municipal Chambers has had many tenants in its time and of these one of the least lies in the churchyard on the Hill. Down by the western dividing boundary there is a vault surrounded by an iron railing and covered by a heavy stone upon which is written - Major William Russell, H.M. 20th Regt., died April 20 1853. Aged 80. Also, Mary, wife of the above who died Jan. 10, 1859, aged 59. Major Russell subsequently secured an estate at Limeburners Bay, where members of the family now reside
First Name:
Major William
Details:
Death of Major Russell on 20th April aged 80 after a long illness which he bore with Christian fortitude. formerly of the 20th Regt., Engaged with the 20th regt. in Holland in 1799; in Egypt in 1801; Peninsular War in Maida, Vimiera, Corunna, Pyrenees, Nive, Nevelle, Orthes and Toulouse. Awarded two gold medals and the Peninsular medal. Arrived in the colony with his family in 1837
First Name:
Major William
Details:
Arrived in Sydney of Major Russell (late of the 20th regt.,) Mrs. Russell and 12 children. Other passengers included Mr. & Mrs Russell (relatives) E.C. Bowen; E.D.F. Hamilton; J.D. Hunt; H.D. Harper; W. Windeyer; A. Hentigg
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Took court action against Percy Simpson & John Abott for trespass after sheep were seized. Damages of £312 to be paid by Simpson.
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Obtained licence to depasture stock at Liverpool Plains
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Tanumba. Appointed Magistrate.
Source:
1841 Census Index
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Co. Gloucester, District Raymond Terrace
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Obtained license to depasture stock beyond the limits of location
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Steward at Patrick Plains Races
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Charged with leaving his dray unguarded in the street
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Resided on Mr. Wyndams land at Dalwood. Bullocks impounded by William McLean
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Employed as Superintendent at Bellmont by Dr. Blick
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Present at Meeting to consider the best means of affording relief to the starving in Ireland and Scotland
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At a public meeting to arrange a dinner for Richard Windeyer
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Declining to pay money order to Mr. Burgis
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Presented to Governor Fitzroy on his visit to Singleton
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Buried in Glebe Cemetery
Place:
Armidale, New England
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Appointed country Commissioner for taking of affidavits and bail and examination of witnesses
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Title Deeds to be delivered on application. 1155 acres
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Absconded from Newcastle settlement.