Alice Ann Pigott (abt. 1824 - 1909)

Born about 1824 in Sheringham, Norfolk, England

Ancestors

Wife of Robert Burton — married 11 Nov 1845 in Erpingham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 2 Apr 1909 at about age 85 in Queensland, Australia

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Biography

Alice Ann Burton was born about 1825 to Robert Pigott and Harriet Lightup at Sheringham, Norfolk, England.

Her mother's second Given name was sometimes spelt Harriot.

Some of Alice's children were born in Upper Sheringham; Norfolk according to the Census records.

As a Spinster, Alice Pigott married a bachelor Robert Burton after Banns were read by the Established Church of Letheringsett, with Charles Codel officiating on 17 November 1845. Two to witness were Harriot and Robert Pigott and both fathers Robert Burton and Robert Pigott were named showing occupations as farmers. The event was registered in Erpingham in the parish of Stody county of Norfolk.

They had twelve children named:-Alice Maria Burton, Harriet Ann Burton, William Robert Burton, Robert John Burton, Fanny Maria Burton, Rachel Burton, Frederick George Burton, Walter Pigott Burton, Mary Elizabeth[Polly] Joseph Coleman Burton, Alfred James Burton and Rosa Anna Burton.

One of their children, eight year old Joseph Coleman Burton died in England on 13 January 1872. Alice was on her own for her husband Robert was about to arrive in Queensland on the ship "Light Brigade"

The Queensland Shipping News reported Robert aged 51 years with 14 year old son Frederick arrived in Kepple Bay, Rockhampton, on 28 February 1872. The state of Joseph's health was very likely the reason for the family immigrating on different dates.

Two sons were the first to depart London on 19 April 1871; they arrived Queensland 21 July 1871.

Her husband with one son was the next to depart England for Queensland.

Alice followed with five of their eleven living children.

Their eldest daughter was the last to arrive in Queensland.

Daughter Harriet married in England; she, with her husband and another brother, Walter Burton arrived in Victoria in 1872. They then journeyed by a coastal vessel to Queensland where they reunited the family.

Shipping records for the "Royal Dane" reveal Alice and her five children arrived as two teenage daughters travelling as Free Passengers; Alice and three younger children as steerage passengers.

Brisbane Courier 16 January 873, on the Shipping List. "The Emigrant ship "Royal Dane" under the command of Captain James Cooper arrived at Cape Moreton yesterday afternoon and anchored inside the cape. A telegram received by the Agent Messer J. G. Harris from Captain Cooper announcing all well on board. The Royal Dane sailed October 8 and made passage in ninety-eight days".

The Ship "Royal Dane" was formerly named "Sierra Nevada", the name changed in 1863; Official nr. 45822-1616 tons gross and net measurements - 222.2 x 44.4 x 26.4; built in 1854 by Toby Littlefield, Portsmouth, new Hampshire. From 1863 operated by the Black Ball Line, Liverpool in the United Kingdom; Australia trade. Sold by them in 1866 and in 1873 owned by F. Chapman; registered London;- wood hulled, 3 mast rigged - wrecked off the coast of Chile in 1877"

Land Orders for Alice A Burton and two children, Alfred and Rosa Burton, passengers on the ship "Royal Dane" were issued with Land Orders and they were delivered to Beenleigh on 4 July 1873. They were surrendered on 15 November 1873. Robert her husband a passenger on the ship "Light Brigade"; was also issued with Land Orders for an adjoining selection and both selections became known as Robert Burton Farm. After five years in residence; improvements achieved; The Deed of Grant was granted.

Children who pre-deceased her in Queensland were Robert John Burton who died 16 June 1876 , Rachel Burton 3 April 1880 and Rosa Anna 21 January 1891

Her husband died in 1903 at the residence of Mrs Green.

Alice applied for the Old Age Pension in 1908,1909

Death occurred on 2 April 1909 at the residence of her daughter Mrs A.M. Herlihy, Surrey Street, Red Hill, Brisbane, after a long illness.

Buried South Brisbane cemetery, Queensland, Australia with her husband.

Name: Alice (Alas) Ann Piggott. Given Name: Alice (Alas) Ann. Surname: Piggott. A Given name was found in addition to a first name in the NAME tag.

Residence 1861 South Weald, Essex, England. ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Source: S1624346034 Ancestry Record 8767 #16722506

• Pigott-Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church of England Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers, 1600-1935

Pigott-England & Wales, Free BMD Marriage Index: 1837-1915

Pigott and Burton England Census

• Burton-Queensland, Australia, Passenger Lists, 1848-1912

• Burton- Australia Death Record

• Personal collection of events witnessed by Joan Lewis

• Burton- Requirements for Old Age Pension Ref- 1908 & 1909 Index of Applicants surnames-Burton, Alice Ann. After reaching the age of 65 years and earning a yearly income of more than twenty-six pounds per year, Need to be a naturalised citizen, if not a British Subject for at least twenty years. After a police investigation the request could be denied or granted.

• Pigott b- Norfolk England Ref- copy of marriage and other certificates.

• Pigott -m. Ref- marriage certificate Ref- Application No. 1845, No 7, Stody Parish Church

• Burton- shipping "Royal Dane" Qld. Assisted Immigrants 1870 to 1880.

• Burton- Australasian Maritime Historical Society South Australia by correspondence Ref- history on ships

• Burton- Land Orders "Royal Dane" arrived 16 January 1873 Ref- Qld. State Archives

• Burton- Old Age Pension Ref- Queensland State Archives Applicants Ref A/4774 No. 1193.

• Burton- funeral notice supplied daughter's name and address, date of death, Ref-Telegraph Saturday 24 April 1909 page 6

• Burton- burial South Brisbane cemetery [Ref - 5- 55C].
• Source: S1624345997 Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.Ancestry Family Tree

• Source: S1624346034 1861 England Census Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc Note: <i>Census Returns of England and Wales, 1861</i>. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1861. Data imaged from The National Archives, London, England. The National Archives gives no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU.