John Grant (abt. 1816 - 1872)

Born about 1816 in Scotland, United Kingdom [uncertain]

Husband of Hannah (Garforth) Grant — married 29 Jun 1852 in Adelaide, South Australia

Descendants

Died 28 Nov 1872 at about age 56 in Dulwich, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

This profile is part of the Grant Name Study.

John Grant was born in Scotland.

John Grant migrated from Scotland to South Australia.

John Grant came free to the Colony of South Australia (1836-1900)

Research

Family folklore had him born Inverness, Scotland - these are possibles

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XB9M-44C

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XBSW-1D3

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XB9M-44M

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XBSW-18Y

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XB9M-44W

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XBSW-1DM

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XB9M-443

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XBM5-BZR

Scotlands People poss births -https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/

GRANT (no christian name) Parents JAMES GRANT/CHRISTIAN GRANT - birth 1815 - baptism 12/10/1815 Parish of Tombae, The Incarnation in Banff

GRANT JAMES Parents WILLIAM GRANT/ISOBEL MCDONALD - birth 4/6/1816 baptism 6/6/1816 Parish of Tombae, The Incarnation in Banff

GRANT JAMES Parents JAMES GRANT/JANET KENNEDY birth 23/12/1816 baptism 24/12/1816 Parish of Tombae, The Incarnation in Banff

Note - used James as well as John - on Cygnet passenger list John/James options

There are a more than 20 John Grant born elsewhere in Scotland in that period

Birth

Between Oct 1815 to Oct 1816 - possibly in Scotland

Marriage

29 June 1852 @ Adelaide, South Australia

Marriage certificate registration number – 5/99

Death

28 November 1872 age 56 ^[1]

Dulwich, South Australia

Express & Daily Telegraph 3 Dec 1872 p2 c1

Death certificate registration number – 50/130

Died NOV 20 1872.

Dulwich, South Australia, Australia. ^[2]

GRANT.—On the 28th November, at his residence; Dulwich, John Grant, aged 56. An old colonist of 36 years. His end was peace.

Burial

Place: West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide

Service No. W11676

Interment Right No. WP9542

Service Type Burial

Service Date 30 Nov 1872 [sic]

Date of Death 30 Nov 1872 [sic]

Surname Grant

First Name John ^[3]

Occupation

Sawyer

Immigration

Departed 11 September 1836.

Arrived 5 November 1836

Ship: Cygnet ^[4]

Holdfast Bay, South Australia

Cygnet^[5]

Note: Overstated his age by six years at application for emigration.

1841 Census South Australia

Index of South Australian residents ^[6]

GRANT John page 121 line 4

Sources

1. ↑ http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/207725479
2. ↑ Source: #S1 Ade 50 130 Given Name(s): John Last Name: GRANT Death Date: 20 [sic] Nov 1872 Gender: M Age: 56y Approx. Birth Year: 1816 Marital Status: N Relative 1: Relative 2: Residence: Dulwich Death Place: Dulwich District: Adelaide Symbol: Book/Page: 50/130
3. ↑ http://www.aca.sa.gov.au/Records
4. ↑ http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1836Cygnet.htm
5. ↑ Source: #S23 hhttp://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1836Cygnet.htm Also First name(s) John Last name Grant Age 24 Birth year 1812 Occupation sawyer Arrival year 1836 Arrival day 11 Arrival month Sep Ship name Cygnet Application number 48 Embarkation number 55
6. ↑ https://archives.sa.gov.au/

• Source: S1 SA BDM Publication: SA Genealogical Association South Australia Births Deaths and Marriages (Digger Index)
• Source: S23 Diane Cummings Pioneers and Settlers Bound for SA Publication: State Library South Australia

John Grant aboard Cygnet to South Australia