Alfred Coles (1815 - 1907)

Born 14 May 1815 in Bristol, England

Husband of Maria (Huckman) Coles — married before 1840 in England

Descendants

Died 29 Dec 1907 at age 92 in Campbelltown, South Australia, Australia

Biography

ALFRED COLES (Coles-2311)

PARENTS. James Coles & Mary (??) Coles

BIRTH. 14 May 1815, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

CHRISTENING. Feb 1817

Name: Alfred Coles

Event Type: Christening

Event Date: Feb 1817

Event Place: Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Event Place (Original): St. Thomas, Bristol Co., Gloucester, England

Gender: Male

Birth Date: 14 May 1815

Father's Name: James Coles

Mother's Name: Mary

Record Number: 174

MARRIAGE. Bef. 1840, England

MARRIAGE. Bef. 1840, Maria Huckman, daughter of ??

Children:

PARENTS. Alfred Coles & Maria (Huckman) Coles

(1) Alfred James Coles, b. 1838, d. 8 Jun 1895

BIRTH. 1838

Name: Alfred James Coles

Event Type: Birth Registration

Registration Quarter: Apr-May-Jun

Registration Year: 1838

Registration District: Bedminster

County: Somerset

Event Place: Bedminster, Somerset, England

Volume: 11, Page: 59, Affiliate Line Number: 106

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2NDG-K3J

DEATH NOTICE. COLES.—On the 8th June, at Palm-place, Hackney, Alfred James Coles (late of Charlotte Waters), of pneumonia, beloved and only son of Alfred Coles, aged 57. The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA : 1867 - 1922) Mon 10 Jun 1895, Page 2: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/208990772

BURIAL. North Road Cemetery, Nailsworth, Prospect City, South Australia, Australia

Alfred James Coles

BIRTH 1838

DEATH 8 Jun 1895 (aged 56–57)

PLOT South Path 4 East - 1013

MEMORIAL ID 185771310

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185771310/alfred-james-coles

(2) Maria Norris Coles, b. 1839, d. 22 Jun 1919, m. 2 Jan 1860, Thomas Walter Walters, son of Rees Walters & Ann (??) Walters

(3) Clara Coles, b. abt. 1840, d. ??, m. 28 Jun 1864, George Smith, son of Samuel Smith & ??

MARRIAGE NOTICE. SMITH—COLES.—On the 28th June, at the residence of the bridegroom's father, Bowden, by the Rev. Mr. Stonehouse, Mr. George Smith, to Clara, second daughter of Mr. Alfred Coles, of Aldinga. South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) Thu 30 Jun 1864, Page 2: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/39119815

(4) Emma Coles, b. 1842, d. 21 Jul 1932, m. 1863, James Redin, son of James Watson Redin & Susanna/Susan (Pattrick) Redin

(5) Mary Coles, b. abt. 1844, d. 29 Jan 1890, m. 26 Aug 1865, Thomas Whinnerah, son of ??

MARRIAGE. SA BDM Marriage Reg: #63/461:1865

Family name WHINNERAH

Given names Thomas

Family name of Spouse COLES

Given names of Spouse Mary

Place of marriage Adelaide

MARRIAGE NOTICE. WHINNERAH—COLES.—On the 26th August, at St. Paul's Church, by licence, by the Rev. Canon Russell, T. Whinnerah. Esq., of Adelaide, to Mary Coles, daughter of A. Coles, Esq., of Aldinga. South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) Mon 28 Aug 1865, Page 2: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/41031878

DEATH. SA BDM Death Reg: #183/335A:1890

Family name WHINNERAH

Given names Mary

Father --

Mother --

Place of death Adelaide

DEATH NOTICE. WHINNERAH.—On the 29th January, at The Cedars, Grunthal, Mary, the beloved wife of Thomas Whinnerah. The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA : 1867 - 1922) Wed 29 Jan 1890, Page 4: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/208535520

BURIAL. North Road Cemetery, Nailsworth, Prospect City, South Australia, Australia

Mary Whinnerah

BIRTH 1846

DEATH 29 Jan 1890 (aged 43–44), South Australia, Australia

PLOT South Path 8 East - 785

MEMORIAL ID 198588380

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198588380/mary-whinnerah

OBITUARY. Death or Mrs. T. Whinnerah.—It is with profound regret, says our Hahndorf correspondent, that I have to chronicle the sudden death of Mrs. Thomas Whinnerah, of "The Cedars," near Hahndorf. The deceased lady had been ailing for several days, but the extreme gravity of her illness was never suspected even by her medical attendant. She was in particularly good spirits on Tuesday evening, but about 4 o'clock on Wednesday morning it was discovered with horror that she had peacefully passed away whilst sleeping. Residents of the township and neighborhood received the sad tidings with great despondency, and expressions of sorrow were heard upon all sides. Everyone realized that a cruel blow had been struck, for the deceased lady was a friend alike to rich and poor, and ever was her helping hand extended to those afflicted and in distress, and thankful to her for innumerable acts of benevolence are the sick and indigent. Charity and justice shone brightly in her nature. Such lives need no encomium—their acts are their commendation, their works their plaudits. We feel we have lost a dear friend whom we can ill spare. The cause of death was due to failure of the heart's action. Mrs. Whinnerah's remains were interred on Thursday in the North road cemetery. The Mount Barker Courier and Onkaparinga and Gumeracha Advertiser (SA : 1880 - 1954) Fri 31 Jan 1890, Page 2: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148116867

Passenger List ALICE BROOKS: 1855

MR. THOMAS WHINNERAH, Grain and Flour Merchant ^[1]

DEATH. SA BDM Death Reg: #187/215:1890

Family name WHINNERAH

Given names Thomas

Father --

Mother --

Place of death Nairne

DEATH NOTICE. WHINNERAH.—On the 18th July, at his residence, The Cedars, Grunthal, after a long illness, Thomas Whinnerah, aged 81 years. Adelaide Observer (SA : 1843 - 1904) Sat 19 Jul 1890, Page 24: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/159550067

BURIAL. North Road Cemetery, Nailsworth, Prospect City, South Australia, Australia

Thomas Whinnerah

BIRTH 19 Apr 1809, England

DEATH 18 Jul 1890 (aged 81), South Australia, Australia

PLOT South Path 8 East - 785

MEMORIAL ID 198588488

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/198588488/thomas-whinnerah

WHINNERAH, Thomas gentleman Grünthal, died 18/7/1891. His family as at 1909 included; John Alfred Whinnerah clerk Adelaide, Susannah LAWRANCE wife of Charles Vinrace Lawrance accountant Adelaide, Margaret PRESTON wife of Louis Malpas Preston clerk 22 Edward St, Elsternwick Vic, Adelaide Whinnerah spinster Albert St, Caulfield Vic, Thomas Carr Whinnerah electrical engineer London, Middlesex, England and Maria LINDOE wife of Philip James Dardier Lindoe Captain in HM Army Kensington Palace Mansions, London, Middlesex, England (formerly the wife of Horace Henry SPOONER no description). Trustees of the Whinnerah Estate in 1909 - William GOODE storekeeper Pt Pirie and Walter Newton REDIN journalist formerly of College Park but now of North Adelaide https://localwiki.org/adelaide-hills/GRO_Merge_%27Weg%27_-_%27Will%27

England and Wales Census, 1851:

Name: Alfred Coles

Event Type: Census

Event Date: 1851

Event Place: Saint George The Martyr, Surrey, England

Registration District: Saint George Southwark

Residence Note: Wellington Street

Gender: Male

Age: 35

Marital Status: Married

Occupation: Currier

Birth Year (Estimated): 1816

Birthplace: Bristol, Somersetshire

Relationship to Head of Household: Head

Page Number: 12

Registration Number: HO107

Piece/Folio: 1564 / 297

Affiliate Record Type: Household

Affiliate Image Identifier: http://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC/1851/4304024/00578&parentid=GBC/1851/0004776675

HOUSEHOLD ROLE SEX AGE BIRTHPLACE

Alfred Coles Head Male 35 Bristol, Somersetshire

Maria Coles Wife Female 33 Bristol, Somersetshire

Alfred Coles Son Male 13 Bristol, Somersetshire

Maria Morris Coles Daughter Female 11 Uxbridge, Somersetshire

Clara Coles Daughter Female 10 Uxbridge, Somersetshire

Emma Coles Daughter Female 9 Bristol, Somersetshire

Mary Coles Daughter Female 7 London, Middlesex

IMMIGRATION. 1855/1856. On the NAVARINO.

(1856). IMMIGRATION. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED. Thursday, February 21—The ship Navarino, 500 tons, J. Rippon, master, from Southampton November 1. Elder and Co., agents. Mr. W. Campbell, surgeon-superintendent. Government emigrants — . . . Alfred Coles, wife and 2 children, . . .

Passenger List NAVARINO:

MR. ALFRED COLES, 40, Shoemaker, Teacher ^[2]

MRS. MARIA COLES, 39, nee Huckman ^[3]

MR. ALFRED JAMES COLES, 17, Groom ^[4]

MISS. MARIA NORRIS COLES, 16 ^[5]

MISS. CLARA COLES, 15 ^[6]

MISS. EMMA COLES, 14, Child ^[7]

MISS. MARY COLES, 11, Child ^[8]

Passenger List NAVARINO ^[9]

Coles Alfred 40 Shoemaker 297/2 Southwark, St. George, Surrey

Coles Maria 30

Coles Emma 14 Domestic Servant

Coles Mary 4 1851 census, age 7

Coles Alfred James 17 Groom 297/2 Southwark, St. George, Surrey with parents

Coles Maria Norris 16 Domestic Servant Southwark, St. George, Surrey with parents

Coles Clara 15 Domestic Servant Southwark, St. George, Surrey with parents

Death of Spouse: 15 Feb 1895, Hackney, South Australia, Australia

DEATH. 29 Dec 1907, Campbelltown, South Australia, Australia

DEATH. SA BDM Death Reg: #330/375:1907

Family name COLES

Given names Alfred

Father --

Mother --

Place of death Norwood

DEATH NOTICE. COLES.—On the 29th December, at Campbelltown, Alfred Coles, aged 92 years.

BURIAL. North Road Cemetery, Nailsworth, Prospect City, South Australia, Australia

Alfred Coles

BIRTH 1808

DEATH 29 Dec 1900 (aged 91–92)

PLOT South Path 4 East - 1013

MEMORIAL ID 185771314

OBITUARY. Mr. Alfred Coles died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. James Redin, at Campbelltown, on Sunday evening. He was in his 93rd year, having been born before the date of the battle of Waterloo. He arrived in South Australia many years ago in the ship Navarino, and after remaining in Adelaide a short time was appointed headmaster of the Aldinga public school, which was at that time under the control of the district council, assisted by the State. Mr. Coles was a schoolmaster at Aldinga for a number of years, and was much respected there, being presented with an illuminated address on his departure. Returning to Adelaide, he joined the commercial staff of "The Advertiser," and remained a member of it for over 30 years, when he retired from active work. He was a capable musician. In London he played the violin in large orchestras, which performed before the late Queen Victoria, and he was a member of the old Philharmonic Society of Adelaide. He was born in Bristol, and at one time was the manager of a large business in London. His wife died nearly 13 years ago, and his surviving children are—Mrs. W. Walters, of Norwood; Mrs. George Smith, of North-East-road, Walkerville; and Mrs. James Redin, of Campbelltown. He also left a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Sources

1. ↑ MR. THOMAS WHINNERAH: http://passengersinhistory.sa.gov.au/node/634800
2. ↑ MR. ALFRED COLES: http://passengersinhistory.sa.gov.au/node/582959
3. ↑ MRS. MARIA COLES: http://passengersinhistory.sa.gov.au/node/582990
4. ↑ MR. ALFRED JAMES COLES: http://passengersinhistory.sa.gov.au/node/582961
5. ↑ MISS. MARIA NORRIS COLES: http://passengersinhistory.sa.gov.au/node/582991
6. ↑ MISS. CLARA COLES: http://passengersinhistory.sa.gov.au/node/582967
7. ↑ MISS. EMMA COLES: http://passengersinhistory.sa.gov.au/node/582972
8. ↑ MISS. MARY COLES: http://passengersinhistory.sa.gov.au/node/582992
9. ↑ NAVARINO: http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/navarino1856.shtml

• Christening: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NNQB-1DQ

• England and Wales Census, 1851: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SG1H-YZ5

• (1856). IMMIGRATION. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED: South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) Fri 22 Feb 1856, Page 2: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/49750683

• Death Notice: The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931) Mon 30 Dec 1907, Page 6: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5117336

• Burial: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185771314/alfred-coles

• Obituary: The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA : 1867 - 1922) Tue 31 Dec 1907, Page 4: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/208979311