James Matthews Moulton (1844 - 1899)

Born 23 Mar 1844 in Guildford, Western Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah (Chiverell) Moulton — married 9 Oct 1861 (to Sep 1867) in Guildford, Western Australia

Husband of Sarah (Strange) Moulton — married 1875 in Beverley, Western Australia

Descendants

Died 10 Mar 1899 at age 54 in Beverley, Western Australia

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Biography

James was born on 23 March 1844 in Guildford, Western Australia, the son of Abraham Moulton and Mary Jones. ^{[1] [2]}

He married Sarah Chiverell on 9 October 1861 at Guildford.^[1]
Three children were born before Sarah died in 1867.

James later married Sarah Strange on 7 January 1875 at Gilgering.^[1]
Their ten children were born over the next twenty years.

James worked at York. He employed three Ticket of Leave men at Northbourne, York in 1866. James was based at Beverley, Hillside in 1875, Rockdale in 1878, Willie Kine in 1880, Deeding or "Deedening" in 1888 and "Boyadine " in 1895.^[1]

Suicide near Boyadine. (York), Sat 18 March 1899
On Friday morning last, the 10th March, James Moulton, of Deedening, near Boyadine, committed suicide by hanging himself in his own house. It appears that the deceased had been drinking heavily previous to the date on which he ended his life. On Thursday, the 9th March, the deceased with his wife and family proceeded to the residence of Mr. Strange, where a party was being held.
After spending a pleasant evening deceased left the residence by himself and proceeded to his own home, and before the arrival of his family had committed the deed. On Friday afternoon an inquest was held at Beverley, the jury consisting of Dr. Blanchard, coroner, and Messrs. Horace Smith, Thos Edwards, and H. Davey.
The following evidence was taken : (article continues) ^[3]

A rock Headstone - Sarah Moulton donated the money to purchase this land and her husband James was buried

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Birth registration : (1841-1922) ^[2]
Surname Given Names | Father | Mother | Place of Birth | Number | Year
Moulton James | Abraham | Jones Mary | Guildford | 373 | 1844

Moulton James Mathews M Chivrel Sarah F Guildford 1861 - 1693 1861
Moulton James Matthews M Strange Sarah F Beverley 1875 - 3877 1875

Death registration : (1841-1992) ^[2]
Surname Given Names Sex | Age | Father Mother | Place of Death; Year | District; Number; Year
Moulton James Matthews M | 54 | - - | Near Boyadine; 1899 | - - | 8 | 1899

Abraham Walter Moulton : Family History : His Ancestors and Descendants ^[4]
Pages 4, and 11.

MOULTON. James Matthews. b. 22.3.1844 (Guildford), d. 10 Mar 1899 (Beverley), ^[1]
son of James Abraham Matthews & Mary, m. 1st 9.10.1861 (Guildford Congr) Sarah CHEVERIL b. ?5.1838 d. 10.9.1867, dtr. of Jesse & Elizabeth, m. 2nd 7.1.1 875 (Gilgering C/E)
Sarah STRANGE b. 15.11.1855 d . 18. 9.1940, dtr. of Richard & Sarah.
Chd . (1st) Maria Ann b. 1859, Charles Matthews b. 1862 d . 1862, Louis James b. 1863,
(2nd) Francis Richard b. 1875, Ernest James & Alfred Matthews (twins) b. 1877, Eva (Ada) Mary b . 1878, Lilla Sarah b. 1880, Clara Mary b. 1883, Amy Haude b. 1885, Herbert Borace b. 1888, Alma Minnie b. 1891 d. c.1971/2, Ethel Elsie b. 1895.
Worked at York. Employed 3 T/L men at Northbourne, York 1866. then at Beverley, "Hillside" 1875. Rockdale 1878, "Willie Kine" 1880. "Deeding" or "Deedening" 1888. "Boyadine " 1895. Lit. Prot.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4} The Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians,
   pre-1829-1888, Volume 3 M; p. 2254 [compiled by Rica Erickson]
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Pioneers Index joist format change 1906/1954/2022
3. ↑ Eastern Districts Chronicle
   (York, WA : 1877 - 1927), Saturday 18 Mar 1899, page 3
4. ↑ Clement E. Fisher © 1992 : NL of A ISBN 0 646 11771 8