John Phillis Bushell (abt. 1828 - 1899)

Born about 1828 in Deal, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Charlotte (Phillis) Bushell — married 14 Aug 1849 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Died 8 Mar 1899 at about age 71 in New Parkside, South Australia, Australia

Biography

John Bushell was born in Kent, England.

John Bushell migrated from England to Australia.

John Phillis Bushell was born about 1828 at Deal, Kent, England. He died in 1899.

Immigration
John Bushell (aged 8) arrived at Holdfast Bay, South Australia, on November 14, 1836, on the ship "Africaine" from London, with his family - father, Henry (33), mother, Charlotte (nee Phillis, 39) and sister, Caroline Elizabeth (16 mths). ^{[1] [2]}

Reported to have attended the banquet given by Mr. E. Solomon at Adelaide Town Hall on December 28, 1871, for all colonists who arrived before 1841. ^[3]

OBITUARY
Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954) Sat 25 Mar 1899 Page 19 OBITUARY. ^[4]

Mr. John Phillis Bushell, who died a few days ago at his residence, Kent House, Victoria-terrace, New Parkside, at the age of 71 years, was a colonist of 63 years' standing, having arrived in the Africaine on November 5. 1836. The deceased gentleman was born at Deal, one of the principal fishing ports in Kent, and came out with his parents at the age of 8 years. His father(Mr. Henry Bushell) was by trade a boat builder, and he entered the service of the S.A. Whaling Company in that capacity, taking up his residence at first on Kangaroo Island, and subsequently, when Port Adelaide was opened, he removed to a house built on piles over the spot where the Birkenhead Hotel now stands. Thence the domicile of the family was transferred to Woodville, and later on to Mount Pleasant, where the son, John Bushell, took to the cultivation of the land, in which his energy and patience met with their reward. He soon became an expert in farming pursuits, as he had been at his father's trade. He also showed a great aptitude for veterinary work, and was often able to extend valuable aid to his neighbors whose stock were indisposed. He was a Freemason, and was also a member of the Mount Pleasant lodges of the Oddfellows, M.U., and Ancient Order of Foresters, and was for many years secretary of the former. Upon relinquishing farming he became the licensee of the Two Wells Hotel, and later on of the Nelson's Victory Hotel, at Edwardstown, after which he retired from business and took up his residence with his family at New Parkside. While at Mount Pleasant the deceased gentleman entered the matrimonial state, chosing as his partner in life the daughter of his father's esteemed friend, Mr. James Phillis, of Updown Park, Mount Pleasant, and his wife survives him. He also leaves five eons, five daughters, and eight grandchildren. One of the sons is Senior-Constable Bushell, who is stationed at Eudunda. and who, as the result of his skill as a bushman and tracker, rendered such conspicuous service in the recent murder investigation at Mount Mary.

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Sources

1. ↑ FamilyHistorySA, (Secondary evidence), Text: BUSHELL Henry, Charlotte PHILLIS, John Phillis, Crln Eliz arrived 1836-11-06 on Africaine from London
2. ↑ South Australian Passenger Lists, 1836-1837, http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1836Africaine.htm
3. ↑ Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), Thursday 17 November 1910, page 9 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5210571
4. ↑ OBITUARY. (1899, March 25). Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), p. 19. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article87784566

• Death Citation, SA BDM, (Secondary evidence), Page: Ade 259 321, Text: Given Name(s): John Phillis Last Name: BUSHELL Death Date: 08 Mar 1899 Gender: M Age: 70y Approx. Birth Year: 1829 Marital Status: N Relative 1: Relative 2: Residence: New Parkside Death Place: New Parkside District: Adelaide Symbol: Book/Page: 259/321

• Family Notices. (1899, March 15). South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900), p. 3. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article54429329

• Burial Citation, Australian Cemetery Index, (Secondary evidence) is Text: http://www.austcemindex.com/?surname=Bushell&firstname=John

• Marriage (m. PHILLIS, Charlotte) Citation, SA BDM, (Secondary evidence), Page: Ade 3/153, Text: Name: John Phillips BUSHELL Groom Given Name(s): John Phillips Groom Last Name: BUSHELL Bride Given Name(s): Charlotte Bride Last Name: PHILLIS Marriage Date: 1849, August 14 Marriage Place: Holy Trinity Church Adelaide Groom Age: 21 Groom Approx. Birth Year: 1828 Groom Marital Status: S Groom Father: Bride Age: 19 Bride Approx. Birth Year: 1830 Bride Marital Status: S Bride Father Name: District: Adelaide Symbol: Book/Page: 3/153

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