Thomas Charles Milton (abt. 1815 - 1859)

Born about 5 Aug 1815 in London, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Hannah (Burton) Nurden — married 20 Feb 1843 in Bathurst NSW Australia

Descendants

Died 27 Feb 1859 at about age 43 in Barra Creek, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

1813 - Birth
Thomas Milton was born in Ireland in about 1813.^[1]

20 February 1843 - Marriage
Thomas Milton of Parish of O'Connell Plains married Hannah (Burton) Milton also of Parish of O'Connell Plains on the 20th February 1843. Both signed with their mark X. The marriage certificate states that they were married 'In this place of Worship, Parish of Bathurst, in the County of Bathurst'. They were married by BANNS. The officiating Minister was Thomas Sharpe, Chaplain with the Church of England. Witnesses were Thomas Rose, of O'Connell Plains, and John Clark of O'Connell Plains. Consent was given by her Mother and Friends. ^[2]

20 February 1843 - Baptism of their daughter Caroline
Thomas and Hannah's daughter Caroline was born prior to their marriage on the 10th of December 1842. According to the Baptism Certificate, Caroline was baptised the same day her parents were married. ^[3]

1859 - Death
Thomas Milton died on the 27th of February 1859 at Bara Creek, via Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia. According to the death certificate, he was aged 46 years and his occupation was listed as 'Carrier'. The informant was his wife Hannah Milton. No marriage details or children were written on the certificate, these columns were left blank. It has been recorded on his death certificate that his place of birth was "Ireland". ^[4]

Burial
Accord to his Death Certificate Thomas Charles Milton was buried on the 1st March at Lawsons Creek by undertaker Michael Welsh. The Rev Gurney from the Church of England was the Minister and M. Conolly and D. Gleeson were witnesses to the burial. ^[5] On the Australian Cemetery Index website the cemetery is recorded as Havilah Catholic Cemetery, Lue Road near Mudgee. ^[6]

Headstone Inscription ^[7]
In Loving Memory
of
Thomas Charles Milton
Who died 27 Feb 1859
Aged 46 years
Leaving a widow and ten children
to mourn their loss
Honour My Memory

Occupation

• 1843 - Shoemaker ^[8]
• 1859 - Carrier ^[9]

NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
Bathurst Advocate Saturday 28-4-1849 Page 3.
Impounded On 9th instant from Thomas Milton’s cultivation at Bombora, The undermention cattle Red sided cow - Red sided calf, not branded, damages 6d each, If not claimed will be sold on 4th May next...

Peoples Advocate & NSW Vindicator Saturday 16-3-1853. P4.
Man named Thomas Milton, a carrier, lodging in the public house, witness to brawl.

Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 5-3-1859. Page 5.
Death from the bite of a centipede on Tuesday 22nd. A man named Milton living about 20 miles from Mudgee was bitten on the wrist whilst in the act of loading a dray with shingles. On Sunday evening, Mr. Ramsey was sent for and on arriving found the patient in a state of collapse, Inflammation had extended along the arm to the shoulder then to the chest & abdomen. He was suffering acute pain and died of Peritonitis the same evening, leaving a large family of children. ^[10]

Research Notes

Thomas Milton- Possibly the Convict Thomas Melton, Tried Middlesex Quarter Sessions 8-4-1833 - 7 years- Arr 3-11-1833 Ship “Aurora” Port Jackson. Convicts landed 21-11-1833 & taken to Hyde Park Barracks, where they were assigned for service.- Cert/ Freedom 5-5-1840....
(More research required to find confirm if this is the same person)

Sources

1. ↑ NSW Death Certificate Thomas Milton 4049/1859 held in the collection of C Timmins
2. ↑ NSW Marriage Certificate Thomas Milton and Hannah Burton 696 Vol 27C/1843 held in the collection of C Timmins
3. ↑ NSW Baptism Certificate Caroline Milton 1843/2671 Vol: 27A
4. ↑ NSW Death Certificate Thomas Milton 4049/1859 held in the collection of C Timmins.
5. ↑ NSW Death Certificate Thomas Milton 4049/1859 held in the collection of C Timmins.
6. ↑ Australian Cemetery Index: https://austcemindex.com/cemetery?cemid=328
7. ↑ Australian Cemetery Index https://austcemindex.com/inscription?id=7905136#images
8. ↑ NSW Baptism Certificate Caroline Milton 1843/2671 Vol: 27A
9. ↑ NSW Death Certificate Thomas Milton 4049/1859 held in the collection of C Timmins.
10. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/page/1492703

• convictrecords.com.au ——Free Settler or Felon—NSW State Archives- Convict Index.