Peter Turley (abt. 1833 - 1912)

Born about Jan 1833 in At sea, near Australia [uncertain]

Husband of Tamer (Bradley) Turley — married 28 Jun 1860 in Portland, Victoria, Australia

Descendants

Died 14 Jan 1912 at about age 79 in Hamilton, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Peter's birth location was at sea, on the ship "Clyde" , probably off the coast of Australia. His son, George was born in Heywood, Victoria and his wife was born in Tasmania.

Moved from Tasmania to Portland in 1845, with his father. A long time resident of South Western Victoria.

Assisted Passage to Tasmania

Peter's parents, Abraham Turley and Susannah Hope and four (five counting Peter) children arrived in Tasmania on the 18 Jan 1833 on the ship 'Clyde' from the port of Liverpool. Tasmania records CUS-30-1-1, page 187 (Libraries Tasmania).

Obituary

Portland Guardian - Friday 19 January 1912, Page 2. DEATH OF HEYWOOD PIONEER - A very old pioneer and resident of Heywood. Mr. Peter Turley, died on Sunday last (14 Jan 1912). Mr. Turley, who was born at sea, landed in Tasmania 78 years ago. When 12 years of age, he came over from there with his father, and landed in Portland. Mr. Turley then joined the survey party under the late Mr. Lindsay Clarke, and was the last surviving member of that party. He helped to survey a large number of towns in the Western district, including Heywood, Casterton, Balmoral, Dunkeld, etc. , and also helped to layout the plan of the cemetery in which he was buried. Mr. Turley, in company with three others, then went to the diggings in Bendigo at the age of 18, later returning to Heywood with a team of bullocks, where he spent the later part of his life. Mr. Turley, who was married in 1860, leaves a widow and a grown up family of eight boys and three girls, for whom the greatest sympathy is felt.

His main occupation is listed as a farmer.

Parents shown on Death Record as Susannah Hope and Abraham Turley.

Sources

• BDM Victoria Marriage Record 1304/1860.
• BDM Victoria Death Record 1873/1912.