Thomas Edwin Spencer (1833 - 1904)

Born 25 Dec 1833 in Bath, Somerset, England

Husband of Mary Ann (Milner) Spencer — married 1861 in Victoria, Australia

Descendants

Died 18 Jun 1904 at age 70 in Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Biography

THOMAS EDWIN SPENCER (Spencer-17263)

PARENTS. Thomas Henry Spencer & Margaret Angel (Robinson) Spencer

BIRTH. 25 Dec 1833, Bath, Somerset, England

England and Wales Census, 1841:

Name Thomas Spencer

Event Type Census

Event Date 1841

Event Place St Peter & St Paul, Somerset, England

Residence Note Union Street

Gender Male

Age 40-44

Age (Original) 40

Birth Year (Estimated) 1797-1801

Birthplace Somerset

Registration District Bath

Parish St Peter & St Paul

County Somerset

Page Number 3

Registration Number HO107

Piece/Folio 969/5

Affiliate Record Type Household

HOUSEHOLD ROLE SEX AGE BIRTHPLACE

Thomas Spencer M 40-44 Somerset

Margarett Spencer F 40-44 Somerset

William Spencer M 15-19 Somerset

Margret Spencer F 14 Somerset

Elizabeth Spencer F 8 Somerset

Edwin Spencer F 7 Somerset

Thomas Spencer M 60-64

Elizabeth Spencer F 60-64 Somerset

Ann Miles F 15-19

Maria Miles F 15-19

IMMIGRATION.

MARRIAGE. 1861, Victoria, Australia

MARRIAGE. 1861, Mary Ann (Milner/Milliner/Millner) Spencer, daughter of ??

MARRIAGE. VIC BDM Marriage Reg: #2314/1861

Family name SPENCER

Given names Thomas Edwin

Event Marriage

Spouse's family name MILNER

Spouse's given name Mary Ann

Children (among others):

(1) Margaret Anna Spencer, b. abt. 1857, d. 16 Dec 1926, m. 15 Sep 1875, Andrew Cornish, son of Anthony Cornish & Rebecca (Cooper) Cornish

DEATH. 18 Jun 1904, 48 Russell-street, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH. WA BDM Death Reg: #1063/1904

Family name Spencer

Given names Thomas Edwin

Age 71

Father Thomas Henry

Mother Robinson Margaret

Place of birth Bath Eng

DEATH NOTICE. SPENCER.—On June 18, 1904, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. A. Cornish, 48 Russell-street, Fremantle, Thomas Edwin Spencer, youngest son of the late Henry Spencer, Esq., Bunbury, aged 72 years.

BURIAL. Bunbury Cemetery, Bunbury, Bunbury City, Western Australia, Australia

Thomas Edwin Spencer

BIRTH 25 Dec 1833, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England

DEATH 18 Jun 1904 (aged 70), Fremantle, Fremantle City, Western Australia, Australia

MEMORIAL ID 131944805

OBITUARY. Death of an Old Colonist.—We regret to announce the death of Mr. Thos. Edwin Spencer, which took place at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Andrew Cornish, Russell-street, Fremantle, on Saturday night last. Mr. Spencer went to Fremantle a few days ago to enjoy a holiday, and Mrs. Spencer intended to proceed to Perth to-day to join her husband. On Friday last Mr. Spencer had a severe vomitting fit and threw up a quantity of blood, Due on oaruruay juurumg he appeared to be fairly well, and spoke of going to Perth on Monday to see his wife. He remained in apparently good health until nearly 11 o'clock on Saturday night, when Mr. Cornish retired to rest, leaving Mrs. Cornish to look after him. Mrs. Cornish chatted to her father for a few minutes, and he told her to lie down as he felt all right. She did so, but watched him carefully. Five minutes had scarcely elapsed before she saw him suddenly turn round, at the same time make a peculiar noise. She at once put her hand on his head, and called for her husband, Mr. Cornish immediately responded, and rang up for Dr. Hicks, who was in the house within ten minutes. A few minutes after the doctor arrived Mr. Spencer quietly breathed his last. Mr. T. E. Spencer was born in Bath, England, on Christmas Day seventy-one years ago. After travelling over a great part of the world he found his way to Ballarat in the early days, and subsequently, in the year 1862, came to Bunbury, West Australia, where he settled. Mr. Spencer was the landlord of the Wellington and Rose Hotels in Bunbury for over thirty years, and was greatly esteemed and respected. For many years he has retired from business, and taken no active part in public matters. He leaves a wife to mourn his loss, one daughter (Mrs. Cornish) his eldest child, and three sons John, Edwin, and Charles Henry. The body was brought to Bunbury by the train which arrived early this morning from Fremantle, and immediate preparations were made for the funeral. Messrs Spencer and Sons establishment remained closed all day, while Messrs Krachler and Co's. shop closed for half a day. The funeral took place at half-past three o'clock this afternoon, when the Rev. T. Secombe conducted the religious service. There was a large attendance, and the pall-bearers were Messrs R. Scott, senr., E. M. Clarke, Geo. Christie, senr., and W. B. Mitchell. In the unavoidable absence of the Mayor, the Council was represented by Councillor K. M. Eastman.

(Jul 1904). PROBATE. The Late Mr. T. E. Spencer.—Probate has been granted of the will of the late Mr. Thomas Edwin Spencer, who died at Fremantle in June last. The value of the deceased's estate was sworn at £5,941. The real estate consisted of Bunbury town lots Nos. 101, 102 and 257, with two brick cottages (three roods), £1,500 and Bunbury town lot No. 622 containing one rood eight perches, with a brick detached cottage, and two semi-detached cottages, £1,500. The testator bequeathed to his wife Bunbury town. lot No. 257, and part of the northern portion of Bunbury town lot No 162. To his sister, Elizabeth Faithful, England, he left £100, and to his daughter, Emma Margaret Cornish, portion of Fremantle town lot No 622. The trustees were directed to invest, from the balance of his real and personal estate, the sum of £1,000, and to pay the income therefrom to his wife. Instructions were also given for the payment, from the income derived from the investment of the residue of the estate, of £20 per annum to Elizabeth Faithful, the balance of such income to be paid to his sons, John Spencer Spencer, Thomas Edward Spencer, and Charles Henry Spencer, and to his daughter, Emma Cornish.

Death of Spouse: 9 Jan 1919, Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

Sources

• England and Wales Census, 1841:

• Marriage: VIC BDM Marriage Reg: #2314/1861

• Death: WA BDM Death Reg: #1063/1904

• Death Notice: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Mon 20 Jun 1904, Page 1: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/25091311

• Burial: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131944805/thomas-edwin-spencer

• Obituary: Bunbury Herald (WA : 1892 - 1919) Mon 20 Jun 1904, Page 2: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/87090392

• (Jul 1904). PROBATE: Southern Times (Bunbury, WA : 1888 - 1916) Sat 16 Jul 1904, Page 5: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/158085877