William Burnett (abt. 1813 - 1895)

Born about 1813 in Meare, Somerset, England

Husband of Priscilla (Collipriest) Burnett — married 27 Feb 1838 in Meare, Somerset, England

Descendants

Died 26 Apr 1895 at about age 82 in Tarraville, South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Biography

WILLIAM BURNETT (Burnett-3165)

PARENTS. William Burnett & Elizabeth (Phillips) Burnett

BIRTH. Abt. 1813, Meare, Somerset, England

CHRISTENING. 17 Oct 1813

Name William Burnett

Gender Male

Christening Date 17 Oct 1813

Christening Place Meare, Somerset, England

Father's Name William Burnett

Mother's Name Elizabeth

MARRIAGE. 27 Feb 1838, Meare, Somerset, England

MARRIAGE. 27 Feb 1838, Priscilla Collipriest, daughter of Henry Collipriest & Ann (Warr) Colllipriest

MARRIAGE. 27 Feb 1838

Name William Burnett

Birth Date 1814

Age 24

Spouse's Name Priscilla Collipriest

Spouse's Birth Date 1815

Spouse's Age 23

Event Date 27 Feb 1838

Event Place Meare, Somerset, England

Father's Name William Burnett

Spouse's Father's Name Henry Collipriest

Children (born in England & before Census 1841):

(1) Elizabeth Ann Burnett, b. abt. 1838, d. 9 Nov 1922, m. 1864, William Granger, son of William Granger & Eliza (??) Granger

(2) Mary Ann Burnett, b. abt. 1841, d. 14 Jun 1908, m. 19 May 1859, Henry Bodman, son of Edward Bodman & Mary (??) Bodman

England and Wales Census, 1841:

Name William Burnett

Event Type Census

Event Date 1841

Event Place Meare, Somerset, England

Residence Note Fisheman'S Lodge

Gender Male

Age 27-31

Age (Original) 27

Birth Year (Estimated) 1810-1814

Birthplace Somerset

Registration District Wells Union

Book Number 5

Parish Meare

County Somerset

Page Number 11

Registration Number HO107

Piece/Folio 943/17

Affiliate Record Type Household

HOUSEHOLD ROLE GENDER AGE BIRTHPLACE

William Burnett M 27-31 Somerset

Priscilla Burnett F 25-29 Somerset

Harry Burnett M 29-33 Somerset

Elizabeth Burnett F 2 Somerset

Mary Burnett F 0 Somerset

Children (born in England after Census 1841 & before Census 1851):

(3) Thomas Burnett, b. abt. 1843, d. abt. 1909, m. 1866, Frances Hall, daughter of James Hall & May Ann (Bishop) Hall

(4) Anna Jane Burnett, b. abt. 1845, d. 24 Feb 1913, m. abt. 1865, Joseph Wheildon, son of John Wheildon & Mary Ann (Noonan) Wheildon

(5) George Collipriest Burnett, b. abt. 1848, d. 22 Feb 1910, m. 1887, Sophia Lucinda Davis, daughter of James Wentworth Davis & Frances Metcalfe (Shorten) Davis

England and Wales Census, 1851:

Name William Burnett

Event Type Census

Event Date 1851

Event Place Meare, Somerset, England

Registration District Wells

Gender Male

Age 37

Marital Status Married

Occupation Labourer

Relationship to Head of Household Head

Birth Year (Estimated) 1814

Birthplace Meare, Somerset

Page Number 20

Registration Number HO107

Piece/Folio 1935 / 299

Affiliate Record Type Household

HOUSEHOLD ROLE GENDER AGE BIRTHPLACE

William Burnett Head M 37 Meare, Somerset

Priscilla Burnett Wife F 36 Meare, Somerset

Elizabeth Ann Burnett Daur F 12 High Ham, Somerset

Mary Ann Burnett Daur F 10 Cosington, Somerset

Thomas Burnett Son M 8 Meare, Somerset

Anna Jane Burnett Daur F 6 Meare, Somerset

George C Burnett Son M 3 Meare, Somerset

Harry Burnett Inmate M 39 Meare, Somerset

IMMIGRATION. 1855. On the MARIA HAY. The MARIA HAY departed Southampton on May 16, 1855 and arrived at the Port of Geelong on August 17, 1855.

(1855). LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. Immigrants for Gipps Land.—The authorities at the Immigration Depot have received instructions to transmit a number of the inmates of the establishment to Port Albert, Gipps Land, the Police Magistrate in that district having advised tho Government to effect that remunerative employment was readily attainable there. The emigrants will consist of volunteers who are desirous of trying their fortunes in the less settled districts ; and they will be provided for on a similar system to that adopted at the depot here, until they shall have succeeded in obtaining employment. For this purpose suitable premises have been procured for the accommodation of the newcomers. Somewhat more than 100 have volunteered to try their fortune in this venture, about 50 of whom are married couples, and the remainder single girls. The adventurers start this morning in the "Storm Bird" for Alberton, where we wish them every success. — Geelong Advertiser.

(1855). FEMALE IMMIGRATION.—The present state of the immigration department is as favorable as could be expected after the recent shipment of 180 females, per Maria Hay, most of whom have been distributed to private service, and a few discharged to their resident relations. On the 25th August, a draft of 100 women was forwarded to Alberton, Gipps Land, on board the Storm Bird, under charge of a Government officer, and the surgeon of the vessel. Upon landing at their destination, they will come under the superintendence and protection of the local Stipendiary Magistrate ; and, as late advices report that there prevails a heavy demand for female domestics in that district, there can be no doubt the woman will soon find eligible service.

Index to Assisted British Immigration 1839-1871: ^[1]

Family Name, Given Name, Age, Month Year, Ship

BARNETT WILLIAM, 42, AUG 1855, MARIA HAY

BARNETT PRICILLA, 41, AUG 1855, MARIA HAY

BARNETT ELIZH, 16, AUG 1855, MARIA HAY

BARNETT MARY, 14, AUG 1855, MARIA HAY

BARNETT THOMAS, 12, AUG 1855, MARIA HAY

BARNETT ANNA, 9, AUG 1855, MARIA HAY

BARNETT GEORGE, 6, AUG 1855, MARIA HAY

Children (born in Australia):

(6) Emily Ann Burnett, b. 1856

(7) Alice Susanna Burnett, b. 1858, d. 27 Sep 1915, m. 11 Sep 1884, William Hill, son of ??

DEATH. 26 Apr 1895, Tarraville, Victoria, Australia

DEATH. VIC BDM Death Reg: #7419/1895

Family name BURNETT

Given names Wm

Event Death

Father's name William

Mother's maiden name Elizth (PHILLIPS)

Place of death TARRAVILLE

Age 81

PROBATE.

William Burnett;

Grazier; Won Wron;

Date of Death: 26 Apr 1895;

File#58/018: VPRS 28/P0, unit 738; VPRS 28/P2, unit 409; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 236

(1895). WILLS & BEQUESTS. William Burnett, of Won Wron, grazier, by his Will dated April 11, 1895, and presented for probate by Mr. B. P. Johnson, of Yarram Yarram, solicitor appointed his grandson, Henry George Bodman, of Won Wron, grazier, sole executor. Testator bequeathed to his wife, Priscilla, all his furniture, live stock, buggy, harness, and money at his credit in the Bank of Victoria, Limited, Yarram Yarram, and the income of all the residue of his estate not otherwise disposed of. Testator also made the following bequests upon trust:-to his daughter, Mary Ann Bodman, his land and residence in the parish of Won Wron (70 acres); to his son, George Collipriest Burnett, his land at Greig's Creek (12 acres); to his daughter, Anna Jane Wheildon, his paddock at Greig's Creek (28 acres), with reversion, after her death, to his daughter, Alice Susannah Hill, and his grandson, George Arthur Wheildon, in turn. Testator bequeathed the residue of his estate equally to all his children who shall survive his wife. Testator died April 26, 1895, and the estate is sworn at £400 real and £444 personal; total, £934.

Death of Spouse: 7 Sep 1900, Yarram, Victoria, Australia

Sources

1. ↑ Index to Assisted British Immigration 1839-1871: Assisted passenger lists (1839-1871) Record Series Number (VPRS): 14

• Christening: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NXPF-3L4

• Marriage: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NF94-Y9R

• England and Wales Census, 1841: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQ1F-DK8

• England and Wales Census, 1851: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGPS-D3F

• (1855). IMMIGRATION. ARRIVED (PORT PHILLIP HEADS): The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Fri 17 Aug 1855, Page 4: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4815494

• (1855). LOCAL INTELLIGENCE: The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Mon 27 Aug 1855, Page 7: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/154894623

• (1855). FEMALE IMMIGRATION: The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wed 12 Sep 1855, Page 6: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4817986/512611

• Death: VIC BDM Death Reg: #07419

• (1895). WILLS & BEQUESTS: Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic. : 1885 - 1939) Fri 21 Jun 1895, Page 9: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/145920895