Samuel Eason Ogan Giblett (abt. 1840 - 1920)

Born about 1840 in Uphill, Somerset, England, United Kingdom [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Jane (Walter) Giblett — married 11 Dec 1862 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Descendants

Died 21 Mar 1920 at about age 80 in Trafalgar, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Samuel Giblett was born about 1840 in Somerset, England.^[1] He was the son of Henry Giblett and Ann Court.^[2]

At the age of 18, he arrived in New South Wales, Australia, aboard the ship "Alfred" on 23 July 1857. He is listed as an Agricultural Labourer, from Somerset, Church of England, and can both read and write.^[3]

By 1862, Samuel had made his way to Drysdale, Victoria, and on 11 December 1862 in Geelong, he married Jane Walter.^[4][5] They had a large family, and lived on the Bellarine Peninsular for some time, before settling in Trafalgar.^[6]

Samuel took an active interest in public life, and was well known and highly respected. At a social evening on 22nd August 1918 in tribute to him, he was presented with an illuminated address which read:

This is a tribute to Mr Samuel Giblett, J.P., of "Spring Hills," Trafalgar, from the citizens of Trafalgar and district, in recognition of his long and valuable services rendered in public capacities, and as a token of the great esteem in which he is held by all recognising the lasting benefits conferred upon the general community by his efforts. In this form we convey to him our earnest appreciation, our assurance of continued friendship, and our sincere good wishes for his future prosperity, good health and happiness. Signed on behalf of the above citizens -

M. McGREGOR, Shire President.
Trafalgar, August 22, 1918.^[7]

He died on 21 March 1920^[2] and is buried in the Trafalgar Cemetery.^[8]

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Research Notes

There seem to be two birth registrations in Axbridge, Somerset - one in Oct-Dec 1839 for Samuel Eason Giblett, Volume 10, page 290, line 12^[9]; the other in Oct-Dec 1840 for Samuel Easton Huggon Giblett, Volume 10, page 280, line 38.^[10]

It could be possible that these both refer to the same person, being transcribed differently; or they could be different people. More research required.

Sources

1. ↑ Calculated from age of death. See Research Note.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Birth, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Family History Search
   

   Death registration number: 3788/1920
   Name: GIBLETT, Saml Eason Hogan
   Mother’s Name: COURT, Ann
   Father’s Name: GIBLETT, Hy
   Place of Death: Trafalgar
   Age at Death: 79

3. ↑ NSW Government State Archives & Records
   

   Date of Arrival: 1857, 23 Jul
   Ship: Alfred
   Image: 12 of 14

4. ↑ Birth, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Family History Search
   

   Marriage registration number: 3528/1862
   Name: GIBLETT, Samuel
   Spouse’s Name: WALTER, Jane

5. ↑ MARRIAGES. GIBLETT-WALTER (Golden Wedding) (1912, December 16). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 9. Retrieved November 14, 2019, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10499434
6. ↑ OBITUARY. MRS. S. GIBLETT. (1916, July 27). The Yarragon, Trafalgar and Moe Settlement News (Vic. : 1904 - 1920), p. 3. Retrieved November 14, 2019, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article101759740
7. ↑ PRESENTATION AND SOCIAL EVENING TO MR. S GIBLETT, J.P. (1918, August 29). The Yarragon, Trafalgar and Moe Settlement News (Vic. : 1904 - 1920), p. 3. Retrieved November 14, 2019, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article101771951
8. ↑ Australian Cemeteries, Online Data, General Section
   

   Name: GILBETT, Samuel (sic)
   Date of Death: 21/03/1920
   Spouse: Jane
   Photo: G407

9. ↑ "England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2NSK-QVL : 1 October 2014), Samuel Eason Giblett, 1839; from "England & Wales Births, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Axbridge, Somerset, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.
10. ↑ "England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2NQH-TPD : 1 October 2014), Samuel Easton Huggon Giblett, 1840; from "England & Wales Births, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Axbridge, Somerset, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.

See Also:

• Victorian Pioneer Index 1836-1888
• Victorian Great War Index 1914-1920
• Death: Victorian Great War Index
• Probate notice, The Yarragon, Trafalgar and Moe Settlement News (Vic), Thursday 8 July 1920
  

Probate to Albert Giblett, Elijah Edward Giblett, and Harry Stephen Giblett