Thomas Helms (1786 - 1870)

Born 1786 in England

Husband of Sarah (Buckler) Helms — married 3 Mar 1810 in St George Hanover Square, Westminster, London, England

Descendants

Died 17 Aug 1870 at about age 84 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Biography

THOMAS HELMS (Helms-2079)

PARENTS.

BIRTH. 1786, England

MARRIAGE. 3 Mar 1810, St George Hanover Square Westminster London

MARRIAGE. 3 Mar 1810, Sarah Buckler, daughter of ??

Children:

(1) Sarah Maria Helms, b. 1811, d. 20 Apr 1872, m. 4 Jul 1835, Alfred Hawes Stone, son of William Stone & ??

(2) Mary Watson Helms, b. 1812, d. 7 Oct 1878, m. 3 Jan 1839, John Burdett Wittenoom, son of Thomas Wittenoom & Elizabeth (Waters) Wittenoom

(3) John Thomas Helms, b. 1816, d. 11 Apr 1879, m. 15 Oct 1836, Jane Dorling, daughter of ??

(4) Henry Edward Helms, b. 1822, d. 10 Feb 1843

(5) Emma Wilmott Helms, b. 1827, d. 14 Apr 1904

(6) Thomas Frederick Helms, b. 1831, d. 24 Jul 1856

(Feb 1837). IMMIGRATION. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVAL.—On the 28th instant, the Shepherd, Captain Jardine, from London.—Passengers : Cabin, Sir Charles W. Burdet, Bart., Mr and Mrs. Hammersley, and two children, Dr. and Mrs. Hinds, Mr. Helms, and two sons, Mr. Burgh, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. Samson, Mr. Mackenzie ; —Steerage, five domestic servants.

Death of Spouse: 8 Sep 1845, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH. 17 Aug 1870, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH. WA BDM Death Reg: #4717/1870

Family name Helms

Given names Thomas

Age 84

Father Unknown

Mother Unknown

Place of birth Unknown

DEATH NOTICE. HELMS.—On the 17th August, at his residence, Perth, Western Australia, THOS. HELMS, Esq. ; aged 84.

BURIAL. East Perth Cemeteries, Western Australia, Australia

NAME HELMS, Thomas

DATE OF DEATH 17 August 1870

BURIAL DATE 20 August 1870

AGE 84 years

CAUSE OF DEATH

PLACE OF DEATH Perth

BIRTH DETAILS 1786

ARRIVAL DATE 28/02/1837 per Shepherd

SPOUSE Sarah Buckler

MARRIAGE DETAILS 03/03/1810 St George Hanover Square Westminster London

PARENTS

CHILDREN Sarah Maria STONE 1811; Mary Watson 1812; John Thomas 1816-11/04/1879; Henry Edward 1822; Emma Wilmott 1827; Thomas Frederick 1831

RESIDENCE Perth

BIOGRAPHY/HISTORY Late of 25 Duke Street Saint James Westminister England; Tailor; Gentleman; Canning Farmer

LOCATION OF GRAVE Church of England

GRAVE NUMBER 449 (Search for all decease buried in this grave)

DEATH CERTIFICATE NUMBER 4717

STATE RECORDS OFFICE

ACCESSION NUMBER Cons 3403 item 1870/388; Cons 3403 item 1874/453

STATE LIBRARY OF WA Acc 2467A/10

Inscription:

Sacred

To The Memory Of

Thomas Helms Gentleman

Who Died Augst 17th 1870

Aged 84 Years

Also Of Sarah Wife Of The Above

Who Died September 8th 1845

Aged 57 Years

Also Of Henry Edward

Third Son Of The Above

Who Died February 10th 1843

Aged 21 Years

Also Of Thomas Frederick

Fifth Son Of The Above

Who Died July 5th 1856

Aged 25 Years

Also Of Sarah Maria

Eldest Daughter Of The Above

And Wife Of A.H. Stone Esquire

Who Died April 20th 1872

Aged 61 Years

Also Of A.H. Stone Esqre. J.P.

Who Died April 7th 1873 Aged 73 Years

Reader Who Ever Thou Art Pause But

Remember That Those Who Sleep Within

Are Now Only Connected With You By The

Reflection That They Were What You

Are Now And That Their Remains

Identified With Mother Earth As Ere

Long Yours Will Be To Undergo The Same

Transformation, “For Dust Thou Art And

Unto Dust Shalt Thou Return”

Also Of Emma Wilmot Helms

Died 14th April 1904 Aged 77 Years

HELMS, Thomas, b. 1786, d. 17.8.1870 (E .Perth), arr. 1830, wife & dtrs. arr. 19.4.1834 per Shepherd, m. Sarah b. 1788 d. 8 .9.1845 (Perth). Chd. Sarah Maria b. 1811 d. 1872, Mary Watson b. 1812 d. 1878, John Thomas b. 1816 d. 1879, Emma Wilmot b. 1827 d. 1904, Henry Edward b. 1822 d. 1843 (temp. insanity), Thomas Frederick b. 1831 d. 1856 . Canning farmer, IOOac/1855: 219ac / 1867. To London & returned with 2 800S per Henry Woolley 18.3 . 1852 . Employed a T/L man 1851. ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ The Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre 1829 - 1888 Volumes I - IV 'H' Page 1437 :

• (Feb 1937). IMMIGRATION. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVAL: The Perth Gazette and Western Australian Journal (WA : 1833 - 1847) Sat 4 Mar 1837, Page 860: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/640072

• Death: WA BDM Death Reg: #4717/1870

• Death Notice: The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901) Wed 24 Aug 1870, Page 3: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66031112

• Burial: https://www.eastperthcemeteries.com.au/explore/burial-search/burialsite/130381.html