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148347
Surname: Alcorn
First Name: Richard
Ship: Glatton 1803
Date: 1801 16 September
Place: -
Source: The Proceedings of the Old Bailey Online
Details: Farrier aged 30. Sentenced to Death with recommendation for mercy on account of his good character, for feloniously stealing on 26th June 1801, a gelding, the property of Royal Highness William Henry Duke of Clarence


148348
Surname: Alcorn
First Name: Richard
Ship: Glatton 1803
Date: 1879 11 January
Place: Windsor
Source: MM
Details: Died circa 1825 and said to have been buried in the old Windsor cemetery in the shade of the old Windsor Church, the church which he had assisted to erect and of which he had been warden for many years


157560
Surname: Alcorn
First Name: Richard and Charlotte
Ship: -
Date: 1831 28 August
Place: Maitland
Source: Australian Births and Baptisms - Family Search Historical Records
Details: Baptism of Mary Anne, daughter of Richard and Charlotte Alcorn (born 5 October 1830)


157563
Surname: Alcorn
First Name: Richard and Charlotte
Ship: -
Date: 26 June 1833
Place: Abode Dulwich
Source: Maitland Baptism Register p. 51
Details: John, son of Richard and Charlotte Alcorn born 5 June 1833. Baptised 26 June 1833. Occupation of Richard Alcorn - publican


189217
Surname: Alcorn
First Name: Richard and Charlotte
Ship: -
Date: 18 September 1836
Place: Abode Dulwich
Source: Maitland Baptism Register p. 121
Details: Henry, son of Richard and Charlotte Alcorn baptised aged 4 weeks on 18 September 1836. Occupation of Richard Alcorn - farmer


161800
Surname: Alcorn
First Name: Robert George
Ship: -
Date: 1883
Place: Bulwer St. West Maitland
Source: Australasian Medical Directory 1883
Details: L.R.C.S. Irel. 1873; L.R.C.P. Edin., 1874; L.M Combe Hospital Dublin 1872; Pub. Vacc and late Hon. Surgeon Newcastle Hospital


139388
Surname: Alcorn
First Name: Sarah
Ship: -
Date: -
Place: -
Source: Singleton Pioneer Register. p.9
Details: Born 1833, daughter of Edward Alcorn and Sarah Smith. Spouse Thomas John West


151612
Surname: Alcorn
First Name: Sarah
Ship: Glatton 1803
Date: 1811 muster
Place: NSW
Source: 1811 muster
Details: Came free. Wife of Richard Alcorn?


140604
Surname: Alcorn
First Name: Selina
Ship: -
Date: -
Place: -
Source: Singleton Pioneer Register. p.9
Details: Born 1856, daughter of Edward and Mary Ann Alcorn


145446
Surname: Alcorn
First Name: Thomas
Ship: -
Date: 1842
Place: Jerrys Plains
Source: Jerrys Plains Old Anglican Cemetery
Details: Son of Richard and Charlotte. Died aged 3 years


147948
Surname: Alcorn
First Name: Thomas
Ship: -
Date: 1842 19 July
Place: Jerrys Plains
Source: Australasian Chronicle
Details: Infant son of Richard Alcorn. Died on Wednesday 6th July 1842 aged 12 months


140615
Surname: Alcorn
First Name: Thomas Stedman
Ship: -
Date: -
Place: -
Source: Singleton Pioneer Register. p.9
Details: Born 1841, son of Richard Alcorn and Charlotte Gulledge


136737
Surname: Alcorn
First Name: William Herbert
Ship: -
Date: 1892 2 July
Place: Glencoe, Bridgman
Source: MM
Details: Death of William Herbert Alcorn, youngest son of the late Edward Alcorn. Died of Syncope 10th Jne 1892 aged 31


140607
Surname: Alcorn
First Name: William Herbert
Ship: -
Date: -
Place: -
Source: Singleton Pioneer Register. p.9
Details: Born 1860, son of Edward and Mary Ann Alcorn


149368
Surname: Alcorn (Alford)
First Name: Matilda
Ship: -
Date: 1858 23 October
Place: All Saints Church, Singleton
Source: MM
Details: Marriage of Edward, youngest son of John Alford of Tory Burn, Allyn River to Matilda, second daughter of Edward Alcorn of Birnum Wood, Hunter River on 12 October 1858. Minister Rev. James Blackwood


140611
Surname: Alcorn (Brown)
First Name: Sarah
Ship: -
Date: -
Place: -
Source: Singleton Pioneer Register. p.9
Details: Born 1826, daughter of Richard Alcorn and Charlotte Gulledge. Spouse John Brown


140613
Surname: Alcorn (Ivory)
First Name: Mary Ann
Ship: -
Date: -
Place: -
Source: Singleton Pioneer Register. p.9
Details: Born 1830, daughter of Richard Alcorn and Charlotte Gulleddge. Spouse Thomas Ivory


140616
Surname: Alcorn (Myers)
First Name: Elizabeth
Ship: -
Date: -
Place: -
Source: Singleton Pioneer Register. p.9
Details: Born 1841 , daughter of Richard Alcorn and Charlotte Gulledge. Spouse Henry Myers


207576
Surname: Alcorn (obit)
First Name: Robert George
Ship: -
Date: 27 February 1926
Place: from West Maitland
Source: Maitland Weekly Mercury
Details: Dr. Robert George Alcorn, of Bulwer-street, West Maitland, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. A. H. Lindeman, Cawarra, Gresford, at six oclock on Saturday evening. He had experienced indifferent health for about two years, and on Tuesday, he had a sudden seizure, from which he did not re cover. A native of Ireland, he would have been 74 years of age on February 26. He was a son of the Rev. John Alcorn, D.D., prebendary of the Cathedral of Cashel, County of Tipperary, and over 50 years ago he came to New South Wales and be came an assistant to Dr. Knaggs, of Newcastle. At the age of 25, he married Miss Mary Macquarie, a daughter of Daniel Macquarie, of Sydney, and came to practise his profession in West Maitland, and he carried on actively until about a year ago when he retired. His wife predeceased him by three years. He was for many years senior medical officer of the Maitland Hospital. and Government Medical Officer for the Maitland district. In these avenues he earned the respect of his fellow practitioners, and of the various officials with whom he came in contact. In his private practice, he was generally accredited with being very skilful, and his care and attention in cases necessitating his attendance endeared him with a wide circle of friends. In public life he was a well-known figure, and he gave his full support to most public movements. He did not forget that he was an Irish man, and for many years he was a central figure in the organisation of the Irish national banquets. He always took a keen interest in military matters and was associated with the Hunter River Lancers and later the Australian Light Horse. His services earned him promotion until he held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. On his retirement he was made a Colonel. When war broke out, his services were not accepted for active service, but he was recall ed and was associated with the military camp at Rutherford. He was prominent in Masonic circles, and in Lodge Unity he held office on many occasions. He is survived by Dr. J. M. Al corn (Moss Vale), and Dr. R M Alcorn (West Maitland), and Mesdames Pym (Gosford). A. C. Capp (Spring Ridge), and A. H. Linde man (Gresford). The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, the interment being made in the Church of England cemetery at Campbells Hill, where the Rev. H. R Holmes officiated. The chief mourners were: Drs. J. M. and R. M. Alcorn (sons), Messrs. A. Capp and A. H. Lindeman (sons-in-law). Mr J Black and H. B. Mannall represented the Maitland Hospital, and Inspector Scannell and Sergeant Haddon represented the Police Department. Many floral tributes were received, including the following - Elsie and Guy, Jack and Eme, Kathleen and Aubrey, Rob and Linda, Bertie and Arthur, Ned and Bea, Rupert and Violet. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Carr and Miss Carr, Mr and Mrs F. E. and Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Carr, Mr, and Mrs. Gordon Cliff, Mr. E. A. Clift, Mr and. Mrs. R. W. M. Baker. Mrs. O. K. Young and family, Mr and Mrs. Frank White, Mr. and Mrs. Champain, Mr. and Mrs. W. Reynolds, St. Ann s Guild (Gresford), Mr. and Mrs. Cameron and family, Mr. and Mrs. Basil Capper, L. and Miss Lee, Audrey. Zelma and Garth


207575
Surname: Alcorn (obit)
First Name: Samuel A
Ship: -
Date: 23 August 1920
Place: East Maitland
Source: Newcastle Morning Herald
Details: Dr. Samuel A. Alcorn, of East Maitland, died on Friday afternoon, in the Jenner Hospital, Sydney, after a long illness. He was a native of Ireland, 59 years of age, and for 35 years practised his profession in East Maitland, where he was held in esteem by the people. Kindly and generous to the poor, devoted to his profession, never shirking his duty either in public or private life, Dr. Alcorn was an ideal citizen, and commanded the respect of all who knew him. Without seeking the lime light, he took a very active part in civic matters, doing his share of the work in every movement with which he was associated. He was an alderman for several years, and also occupied the mayoral chair. He was also president of the mechanics institute, the Maitland Golf Club, the Maitland Club, and other public bodies for years. He took an interest in sports, and was a supporter of cricket, football, and tennis. During the war he was an energetic supporter of all patriotic movements, and was a good friend to the re turned soldiers and their families