Thomas Hokin (1821 - 1903)

Born 16 Aug 1821 in Sheerness, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Jane (Anderson) Hokin — married 2 Apr 1850 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Husband of Anne (Ramsay) Mietzcke — married about 1864 in Maldon, Victoria, Australia

Descendants

Died Dec 1903 at age 82 in Maldon, Victoria, Australia

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Parmelia 1829

Biography

Thomas Hokin was born 16 August 1821 at Sheerness Kent England. His parents were William Hokin & Mary (Burt) Hokin. ^[1]
Thomas and his parents and siblings arrived in Western Australia in 1829 on board the barque Parmelia. The Parmelia was a barque that was used to transport the first civilian officials and settlers of the Swan River Colony to Western Australia in 1829. ^[2]

Swan River Colony 1832 Census #506

Thomas married Mary Jane Collins in 1850 at Perth Western Australia, Australia. ^[3]
Sometime between 1852 and 1860 Thomas left Western Australia and moved to Victoria. He settled in the Maldon area near Bendigo Victoria.
Thomas passed away in December 1903 at Maldon Victoria Australia. ^[4]

"OBITUARY." Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918) 31 December 1903

A highly esteemed resident of Maldon, in the person of Mr. Thomas Hokin, has passed away at his residence, at the advanced age of 82 years. Born at Plymouth, England, Mr. Hokin came to Australia early in life.
For some years he lived in West Australia, and about half a century in Victoria, the majority of which time was spent in the Maldon district.
The funeral was well attended. The Rev. J. Tyssen read the burial service.

Research Notes

Refer to Research Notes on Mary Jane (Anderson/Collins) Hokin

Sources

1. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch : 30 December 2014), Thomas Hokin, 02 Sep 1821; citing , reference ; FHL microfilm 0597068 (RG4 1988).
2. ↑ Parmelia (barque) Wikipedia
3. ↑ WA BDM Index Hokin Thomas married Collins Mary Jane (Perth Western Australia) Reg. No. 306 Reg. Year 1850
4. ↑ VIC BDM Index HOKIN Thomas age 82, died Maldon VIC Australia (parents) Unknown Reg. year1903 Reg. no14066

• Birth & Christening Thomas Hokin born 16 August 1821; christened 02 Spetember 1821 The White Chapel-Wesleyan, Sheerness, Kent England; Parents: William Hokin & Mary Ann; "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch : 30 December 2014), Thomas Hokin, 02 Sep 1821; citing , reference ; FHL microfilm 0597068 (RG4 1988).
• Note: Thomas was christened again on the same date as his younger brother, David Hokin.
• Christening Thomas Hokin christened 19 October 1823 St. Mary's, Portsea, Hampshire, England; Parents: William Hokin & Mary Hokin: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch : 30 December 2014), Thomas Hokin, 19 Oct 1823; citing Portsea, Hampshire, England, reference item 1 p 95; FHL microfilm 1,596,294.
• Parmelia arrival 1829 | Parmelia (barque)

• Marriage WA BDM Index Hokin Thomas married Collins Mary Jane (Perth Western Australia) Reg. No. 306 Reg. Year 1850
• Marriage Thomas Hokin married Mary jane Collins 02 April 1850 at Perth, Western Australia, Australia; Marital Status: Single; Spouse's Marital Status: Widowed; "Australia Marriages, 1810-1980," database, FamilySearch : 12 December 2014), Thomas Hokin and Mary Jane Collins, 02 April 1850; citing Perth, Western Australia, Australia, reference ; FHL microfilm 1,363,650.
• Death VIC BDM Index HOKIN Thomas age 82, died Maldon VIC Australia (parents) Unknown Reg. year1903 Reg. no14066