William Hugh Edwards (1798 - abt. 1865)

Born 24 Feb 1798 in Rotherhithe, Surrey

Husband of Bridget (Taylor) Edwards — married 28 Apr 1824 in Wapping, Middlesex, England

Descendants

Died about 1865 at about age 66 in Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia [uncertain]

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Biography

William was born in 1798, and baptised in St Mary's Church, Rotherhithe. He was a ship's carpenter, living on the docks in London, Rotherhithe. According to the baptismal records for his daughter Caroline, William was a boat builder residing in Paradise St Rotherhithe in 1827. He married and started a family in London, then emigrated to Australia. William married Bridget Taylor by Banns. Saint John the Evangelist Church, The marriage was witnessed by Robert Alexander ( is this Bridget's uncle?) , Martha Edwards (William's sister) and Elizabeth Taylor ( is this Bridget's sister or mother?) Bridget and William emigrated to Western Australia, William first in 1829 followed by Bridget and daughter Caroline.

EOWARDS, William Hugh, b . 1792 (England), arr. 29.9.1829 per Amity from Eastern Australia via the North, m. Bridget TAYLOR she arr. with dtr. Caroline later (not listed 1832 Census). Chd. Caroline, William H. John b. W. A. 1833. Elizabeth b . 1842 bp. Frem. 1850-60J George b. 1835, M. b. 1837. Innkeeper 1830 "Waterman's Arms Hotel" . Boatbuilder, built cutter Eliza for Heard at Fremantle. To Tasmania 11.1848 per Waterlily.

Sources

• Baptismal Records St Mary Church Rotherhithe He was baptised age 44 days.

Wapping register of marriages, pg 130 entry 389

Western Australia Death Certificate entry 1865/3009.

• The Bicentennial dictionary of Western Australians, pre-1829-1888. [compiled by Rica Erickson], https://www.friendsofbattyelibrary.org.au/bicentennial-dictionary