Mary Ann (Hines) Slater (bef. 1840 - 1927)

Born before 7 Jul 1840 in Wraxall, Somerset, England

Ancestors

Daughter of John Hines and Susanna (Chester) Hines

Wife of Samuel Bradley — married 24 Jan 1861 in Robe, South Australia, Australia

Wife of Tjitze (van der Leij) Slater — married 15 Feb 1873 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Descendants

Died 11 Oct 1927 after age 87 in Bridgewater, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

Mary Ann (Hines) Slater was born in Wraxall, Somerset, England.

Mary Ann (Hines) Slater came free to the Colony of South Australia (1836-1900)

Mary Ann (Hines) Slater migrated from England to Australia.

Mary Ann HINES 1840-1927.^[1]

Mary Ann was born on the 7th July 1840, in Wraxall Somerset England, to parents John and Susanna HINES.

Mary Ann was said to have attended a convent school with nuns so there may have been a Catholic connection. Her brothers also attended boarding school as later census records indicate.

Emigration

Mary Ann arrived in SA on 'The North' via the Canary Islands on 28th January 1859, no passenger lists appear to exist for the voyage of the 'North' so it is difficult to know whether she came with another relative, even though some family stories suggest she travelled with her uncle. She was just aged 17. She had made the journey from Plymouth Lancashire in England departing on 1 November 1858, a journey of 89 days.

The South Australian Advertiser on 31st January made this report -

The ship North, commanded by Captain Boyd, arrived on Friday last, the 28th instant, having on board 417 emigrants. She is a fine North American built ship, of 1,238 tons register, and has completed her voyage from the antipodes in S9 days. On herdeparture from Liverpool (November 1) baffling winds continued to prevail until reaching the latitude of the Canary Islands. The vessel's course took her within 20 miles of the Grand Canary, and also close to the Island of Teneriffe; thence, until arriving in St. Vincent's Gulf, she ex- perienced line sailing weather. Crossed the equator at mid- night on the 3rd December, in longitude 24° 10'west, and the tropics on December 11, in longitude 28 ° 10' west. The meridian of the Cape of Good Hope was passed in latitude 42° 54'south Vessels spoken: On the20th December,in latitude 35° 2'south, longitude 13° C' west the American ship Juan Fernandez, 52 days out, from New York, bound to Melbourne; and on the same day spoke the Dutch barque Stadt Gouda, bound from Amsterdam to Batavia, out 54 days. The present commander of the North is the same gentleman who commanded the ship Tubal Cain, that arrived in Melbourne about l8 months since from Liverpool, and was afterwords taken up to Calcutta and sold.

The South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) also reported on Monday 31 January 1859, p2 - ARRIVAL OF THE NORTH.

The North was chartered by the Emigration Commissioners to sail with Government emi grants, from Liverpool; and, on tho 30th October her passenger list being completed, on the following day she sailed from that port with 415 souls on board, under the superin tendence of Dr. North, who has, on previous occasions, visited this colony in charge of emi grant vessels, having brought out 435 souls on board the Aliquis, in 1856 ; in 1857 he arrived in charge of the people, numbering 448, on board the Henry Moore ; and in the present case he has been remarkably fortunate, as during tho passage his charge enjoyed uninter rupted good health, until within a week's sail of eport of destination, when ono or two cases of low fever made their appearance, but not at all of a serious nature. Of the general conduct and disciplino maintained on board too much cannot be said, and the opinions of the captain and surgeon harmonize in describing the new arrivals as equal, if not superior in many respects, to the occupants of previous ships - and in this the appearance of the crowd of persons on board would lead an observer to concur. The majority are evidently hard working, industrious men, chiefly labourers, there being but few mechanics amongst them. There seems to be, however, rather an unequal selection in the sexual columns, for while there are only 74 single men, there are 156 single females, the greater portion of whom are de scribed as domestic servants. Dr. North, in polite anticipation of tho reporters' visit, had carefully compiled duplicates of tho summaries taken from the official papers, which are sub joined, together with the national and indus trial classifications, so as to show at a glance tho respective trades and numbers of souls from England, Ireland and Scotland. Sum mary.- English- Adults 165, children between 1 and 12 61, infants 7, total 233 ; Scotch Adults 100, children between l and 12 8, in- fants 1, total 109 ; Irish- Adults 67, children between 1 and 12 -I, infants 2, total 73. Grand total 415, equal to 3138.} statute adults. Mar ried adults - Males 51, females 51 ; single adults - Males 74, females 156 ; between 1 and 12- males 29, females 44; infants- males 4, females 6. Labourers 66, agricultural labourers 28, domestic servants 128, dressmakers 2, cooks 5, housemaids 7, dairymaids 3, boot binder 1, laundress 1, glover 1, nurses 2, winder 1, blacksmiths 2, miners 3, bootmaker 1, collier 1, gardeners 3, carpenters 2, moulder 1, builder 1, shepherd 1, storekeeper 1. On her arrival on Friday night the Senior Pilot brought her to anchor, and on Saturday morning Dr. Duncan paid the vessel his visit of inspection, and the usual forms being com pleted the passengers were at once allowed to land; and from the fact of the vessel being un able to cross the inner bar before the spring tides it is probable that in instances where the arrivals have been nominated by their friends in the colony, they will leave her before her arrival in the Stream. It is gratifying to notice that the passage has been completed without mortality dimi nishing the numbers in the usual proportion : 415 souls were embarked, to which number add 5 births on the passage and deduct 3 deaths ; making a total of 417 arrived. The deaths have occurred amongst infants, in one case the deceased being born on board, and only living a few days. It is not difficult to account for the healthy state of the people on board, for a visit to the vessel would at once convince any individual of the evident superiority of spa cious and well- ventilated 'tween decks over tho accommodation occasionally afforded, and not only is there ample room on the main deck for tho recreation of the married occupants of the midship compartment, but full poop accom modation affords an excellent promenade for the large number of single females. These circumstances, together with the assiduous attention and unremitting care of Dr. North, supported as he has been by the com mander and officers, have no doubt been the principal reasons for the sanitary condition of the vessel being so favourable ; and in regard to her cleanly condition, although at the com mencement of the voyage, while the effects of sea sickness prostrated a number of the passengers, it became rather a difficult task to enforce the daily routine of cleaning, yet as they recovered from its effects a marked change in the appearance of the lower deck was manifest, and on her arrival the state of all below was as faultless as possible. In the course of Dr. Duncan's muster some trivial complaints were made, but none of sufficient importance to merit notice, and the general expression of the people was satisfac tion in the extreme with the conduct of officers and crew, as well as the quality and quantity of provisions served out.

Marriage and Issue

Family stories suggest Mary Ann initially lived with her uncle Dr Hines in a large house on Hindmarsh Street in Adelaide. This may have actually been her uncle William John HINES, the parlimentary caterer, a prominant citizen in Adelaide at the time. I have been unable to find an arrival record for him. She is believed to have eloped with the chaffuer, Samuel Bradley. They ran off to Robe and were married at St Peters Church on 24 Jan 1861. They were married by Richardson Reid the same minister who was to later marry her daughter Mary Ann Hines Bradley in 1886.

Mary Ann was just 21 with Samuel being about 40 years of age. Mary Ann during this time worked as a midwife. The couple had five children together, before the death of Samuel in 1871.

Mary Ann then married Tjitse van der Leij in the registry office in Adelaide on 15th Feb 1873, the marriage being registered in the SA BDM under the name of John SLATER. John and Mary Ann had a further ten children together before his death in 1914.

In 1883 there was a fire that destroyed their home. On Tuesday 30 Jan 1883, the SA Advertiser reported:-

THE FIRE AT BROWNHILL CREEK.

The fire which broke out early on Sunday morning on the property of Mr. John Williams at Brownhill Creek still continues burning. Very little change took place after our reporter left tbe scene at 1 o clock on Monday morning until about 2 o'clock, when the wind shifted and turned the fire in the direction of the Sturt. The wind did not, however, blow in this direction long, and so far no damage to speak of has been done in the vicinity. Before the desired change set in, however, a house and garden, the property of Mr. J. H. Symon, Q.C., M.P., stood a good chance of being completely destroyed. The property in question, which is rented by Mr. Walter Bradley, consists of a house and 70 acres of land, the latter being cultivated for market garden purposes. The flames again and again swept up to the fence, but a number of will ing hands beat them back as fast as they came up. Finally the workers met with success, as they beat the flames out, and then the welcome change set in, and the toilers were able to rest free from danger. The wind, which at 2 o'clock on Monday morning seemed to threaten the Government domain, fell away somewhat, but later on it increased in force but changed in direction, going back to the same quarter from which it blew when the fire first broke out. The fire originated in a gully, and the constant changing winds blew it in all directions for some time but on Monday morning after playing several capers it settled down into a steady south-east breeze. This proved to be most destructive, as the wind carried the fiery element right up the centre of the gully-rising to the top of the ranges on each side. The gully is bounded on bow sides by two roads, one being an old track to the left of the Government Farm, and the other is the Sheaoak Hill-road, which bounds the Government Farm on one side. The property on the left of tbe old track was not in any great danger, but all that situated at the head of the gully, towards which the flames were driving, were in considerable peril. The police, who had been on duty the whole of the night, had their numbers considerably augmented on Monday. The neighbours also turned out in good numbers, but the two bodies combined could not beat back the enemy. The south-eastern corner of the Government Farm took fire on Monday morning and although but little damage has resulted so far the people on the farm have been care fully on the lookout, aud a number of men have been kept at work driving the fire back. At one time, however, the flames rushed in with such great force that all efforts to get them under proved futile for some time. The navvies engaged on the Nairne line of railway were at work in tbe domain on tbe line, and had to throw down their tools and remove their tents to places of safety. With the exception of a little grass and some fencing being destroyed it may be stated that the farm has not suffered any damage. Just out side the Government property on the extreme east are a couple of holdings belonging to Messrs. H. Fulgrave, who has eight acres of land, and H. Highcrs, who has 86 acres. Both these owners grow produce for the markets, and as the fire seemed to be threatening their property at every moment, they went out and met it, and after some time succeeded in getting it under. The fire passed througn the Government Farm after crossing the Sheaoak Hill-road, and then travelled across the range as far as the residence of the traffic manager (Mr. A. G. Pcndleton). No damage, however, worth speaking of was done on this the right side of the road. We now return to the gully, through which it swept with great fierceness, carrying every thing before it. It swept through Mr. T. Kemp's place, fortunately, however, escaping the house and the best part of the garden. This place is situated to the west of Crafers, and consists of fourteen acres of land. Adjoining this are two small cottages with blocks of land attached. One belongs to Mr. Joseph Tilley, and the other is rented by Mr. Crossland. These, however, escaped with but little damage. Haycroft's place, which is situated   in the township of Waverley, likewise although threatened received no damage of any moment. Situated nearly at the head of the gully is the residence of Mr. W. B. T. Andrews. The wind blew the flames with great force up to this house ; but strange to say, although the heat was intense, and the balcony of the house caught fire on one or two occasions the place escaped. It will not take much to repair Mr. Andrew's loss, as it chiefly consisted of damage done by the heat rather than by the fire itself. In front of the house is the garden, which is low down in the gully, the trees and plants in which were scorched up. The raspberry and blackberry bushes were destroyed, as also were tie walnut trees. The fire first approached the house at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and as the place seemed in great danger the police advised Mrs. Andrews to remove with the rest of her family. This course, however, the lady did not deem it advisable to take, although the heat was almost unbeatable. To show how great the heat was it may be mentioned that nearly the whole of Mrs. Andrews's fowls perished. The fire has done a vast amount of mischief. It has burned tons and tons of fine timber and hundreds of tons of firewood. At this season of tbe year grass is none too plentiful in the hills, but if there was little before the fire there is less now. This is a serious matter to those who have stock, as in some cases hay will have to be purchased for cattle and horses. This is all to be deplored, and it is sad. The saddest case of all, however, that came under our notice was that of Mrs. Slater, who has been burnt out of house and home. The devouring element swept past Andrews's and burnt Mrs. Slater's cottage to the ground. Mrs. Slater was at the time of the fire alone in the house, unless we include three little children, only one of whom is able to take care of itself. The other two consisted of a little child and a babe-in arms. At about 1 o'clock the flames came hissing and crackling with great force up the garden, and at once attacked the house. The poor woman could only look for her children who were trusting to her for protection. With these she got into a place of safety, and then had to stand and watch the dwell ing burn to the ground. The property con sisted of 116 acres of land and a five-roomed house. Two of the rooms were built of stone and the remainder of laths and plaster. The furniture was valued at £20, and the fruit which was destroyed was aUo valued at about £20. After causing all this damage the fire seemed to have burnt itself out in this direction. When darkness set in there was every indication of rain, and the gathering of the dark clouds was watched with great anxiety by the settlers in the district. Fortunately for all interested, at about 8 o'clock a cool breeze sprang up, and was succeeded by a light falling of dew and then by a gentle shower of rain. The slight fall of water had the desired effect, as it soon put an end to all burning bushes. At 11.3o the fire was virtually over; what remained of one of the most extensive bush fires in this part merely consisting of a few stumps of trees and some thick deadwood. The burn ing grass and light undergrowth have been completely extinguished and the few embers above mentioned will in all probability be extinguished before daybreak. There was every sign of more rain in the hills at midnight, and should it fall in quantities it will be welcome, not only because it will put out the few smouldering logs, but because it will purify the now close and smoke-laden atmosphere. Too much praise cannot be be- stowed on the members of the mounted-polioe force, who were present at the fire, for their splendid behaviour. The whole of the little force worked with great willingness, and during a portion of Monday they had to labor in a space almost surrounded by fire. The men in the employ of Mr. T. Barnett, builder, turned out, and later in the after noon a number of navvies employed at the seventeen-mile camp left their work and lent assistance to beat back the flames.'

and again on 10th February 1883 on page 4 of The South Australian Advertiser:-

"One of the Workmen," writing from Gurr's Buildings. Crafers, says" You will greatly oblige us by allowing space to contradict Mrs. Slater's statement which she made at the enquiry held at Craters on the 14th. concerning the saving of her house and Mr. Gurr's workmen. When the fire was raging the men employed by Mr. Gurr had all their work to save his building. Mrs. Slater came over and took shelter in the building, and Mr. Gurr's men asked her if there was anything they could save in her house. Her reply was that there was only an old bed and bedstead, and that it was not worth while to try and save them."

Death and Burial

Mary Ann died of bronchitis on 11 October 1927 at Bridgewater South Australia. Her death certificate states that she had been in Australia for 70 years. She is believed to be buried in the cemetery at Stirling in South Australia.

DNA

• DNA matches between descendants of Samuel and Mary Ann, Veronica Williams, Anonymous DNA Coat and Anonymous DNA Lewis, have confirmed the accuracy of the BRADLEY line research to the relationship of this couple, their shared ancestors.

• The maternal line is confirmed to the ancestral couple of Joseph Chester and Hannah Austin due to auDNA matches between six descendants on three different descendant lines to Veronica Williams , Unnamed DNA Coat, two grandchildren of Charlotte Slater Mills and a grandchild of Victor Chester Thornton. ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ Veronica Williams created WikiTree profile Hines-874 through the import of BRADLEY_2013-08-13_2013-08-27.ged on Aug 26, 2013.
2. ↑ Gedmatch triangulated group confirmation of relationships between Veronica WIlliams, Private Coat, A138020, A124799, and A380192; 21.8cM segment match on chromosome 16 www.gedmatch.com, June 2016.

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• Wikitree contacts, HEYER F - 28 Dec 2013.

• Gedmatch one to one comparison confirmation of third cousin relationship between ID F426332 and ID F194406; resulting in Largest segment = 16.5 cM, Total of segments > 7 cM = 61.7 cM and Estimated number of generations to MRCA = 3.9. www.gedmatch.com.