John Sewell (1813 - 1901)

Born 1 Dec 1813 in England, United Kingdom

Husband of Ann Susanna Wyborn (Parker) Sewell — married 9 Sep 1840 in Northbourne, York, Western Australia

Descendants

Died 16 Nov 1901 at age 87 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Biography

He migrated to the Swan River colony on the vessel Adams arriving 27/11/1834. He and his two sisters married three Parker siblings.

DEATH NOTICE. SEWELL.—On the 16th inst., at his residence Maplestead, John Sewell, aged 87 years.

BURIAL. Pingelly Cemetery

SEWELL , John . 1 December 1813 - 15 November 1901 Anglican 1

SEWELL , Ann Susanna Wyborn . 27 February 1819 - 21 November 1916 Anglican 31

OBITUARY. Mr. John Sewell, a very old colonist, died at his residence at Pengelly, at the ripe age of 87 years. Mr. John Sewell was born at Hadleigh Hall, Maplestead, Essex, in the year 1813, and was the eldest son of Mr. J. Sewell, of Maplestead, Essex. He came to this colony in October, 1834, in the ship Adam. He lived for one year on the Swan, and then went to St. Albyns, near Beverley, where he lived five years, during the whole of which time there was not enough rain to make the brook run. He removed to Mokine, and remained there till about 1846, when he was flooded out. He had lived at his late residence since 1862, with the exception of a few years spent in York. While there he took great interest in municipal and educational matters. He was made a Justice of the Peace in 1875. and was a member of the Beverley Roads Board for several years. He always took a great interest in politics, and, until quite recently, kept up a correspondence with prominent members of Parliament on political matters. In 1840 he married Ann Susanna Wybourne Parker, eldest daughter of the late Mr. S. Parker, of Northbourne, near York. Mrs. Sewell is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Sewell celebrated their "diamond wedding" on September 9, 1900. They had 13 children, ten of whom are living. Had Mr. Sewell lived till December 1 he would have been 88 years of age. The funeral took place on Monday last.

The Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians

SEWELL. John. b. 1.12.1813 (Eng), d. 16.1.1901 (Pingelly), son of John & Ann (nee Allen), arr. 6.1834 per Adam, m.9.9.1840 (York) Ann Susanna Wyborn PARKER b. 19.2.1819 (Eng) d. 20/21.11.1916 (Pingelly), dtr. of Stephen & Susanna. Chd. John Edward b. 1841 d. 1909. Annie b. 1842 d. 1917. Sarah Solamia b. 1844 d. 1928, Henry Hawkins b. 1846 d. 1896, Ester b. 1848, Edgar St. Aubyn b. 1849, Susanna Wyborn b. 1852 d. 1919. Elizabeth b. 1853 d. 1934, George Malakoff b. 1855 d. 1916, Decimus b. 1857 d. 1938, stillborn dtr 1859, William Exodus b. 1860 d. 1880, Samson Harold b. 1862 d. 1925. Farmer & pastoralist, 1st on land leased from Roe on Swan in partnership with S.A.Barker 1843, leased "St. Aubyns" at Beverley & "Mokine" at Spencers Brook, "Seaton Ross" at Beverley and finally established himself at "Maplestead" Pingelly. Mentioned in York Census 1859. Member Beverley Rd. Bd. 1874. JP. Employed 20 T/ L men on occasions 1858- 1883 including 4 shepherds, a herdsman, a roadworker & possibly 5 T/L men at Northampton 1858- 1872. ^[1]

SEWELL, John (Sr), b. 4.12.1785 (Eng), d. 23.4.1873 (York), arr. 8.10.1841 per Mary & Jane with wife & family except John & George, m. 15.10.1811 (Eng) Ann ALLEN b. 23.5.1791 d. 10.1.1872 (York). Chd. Edgar b. 1812 (to USA where he married & remained), John b. 1813 d. 1901, George b. 1816 d. 1891. Henry b. 1819, Sampson b. 1820 d. 1897 (Frem), Elizabeth b. 1822 d. 1902, Susannah b. 1824, Sarah b. 1826 d. 1907. Frederick b. 1827 d. 1888, Martha Ann b. 1832. Sons John & George arr. 1834 & share-farmed on leased properties Avon Valley. Farmer "Egolyne" Northam. C/E. ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ The Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians, pre-1829-1888, Vol 4, S, pg 2771. [compiled by Rica Erickson] https://www.friendsofbattyelibrary.org.au/bicentennial-dictionary
2. ↑ The Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians, pre-1829-1888, Vol 4, S, pg. 2771 [compiled by Rica Erickson] https://www.friendsofbattyelibrary.org.au/bicentennial-dictionary

• Death: WA BDM Death Reg: #24/1901

• Death Notice: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Sat 23 Nov 1901, Page 6: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24763876

• Burial: http://www.ozburials.com/CemsWA/Pingelly/pingelly.htm#S

• Obituary: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Sat 23 Nov 1901, Page 6: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24763957 & The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Sat 23 Nov 1901, Page 7: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/24763957/2543790