John Raynor Weston (1830 - 1920)

Born 14 Nov 1830 in Sussex, England, UK

Husband of Mary (Francis) Weston — married 10 Apr 1853 in Lambeth, London, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 31 Jul 1920 at age 89 in Goodwood, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

The spelling of his second name was originally 'Rayner' as per the birth register and his marriage certificate, John signed in own hand on the marriage record and the spelling is clearly "John Rayner Weston".

Arrived in 1855 on the Mallard. Occupation: Carpenter, Builder. Religion: Congregational

DIAMOND WEDDING: WESTON-FRANCIS.-On the 10th April, 1853, at Lambeth Church, London, John Rayner Weston to Mary Francis. Present address, Rosatala, Port Adelaide. Two sons, four daughters, 40 grand-children, and 15 great-grandchildren living. The Express & Telegraph (Adelaide) 10 Apr 1913. The Register (Adelaide) 10 Apr 1913. Chronicle (Adelaide) 12 Apr 1913.

DEATH: WESTON.—On the 31st July, John, the beloved husband of the late Mary Weston. Peace, per perfect peace. The Advertiser (Adelaide) 30 Oct 1920. Chronicle (Adelaide) 6 Nov 1920.

WESTON.—On the 31st July, at the residence of his son, Mr. H. Weston, John Raynor, beloved husband of tbe late Mary Weston, aged 90 years. Peace, perfect peace. The Journal (Adelaide) 23 Oct 1920. The Register (Adelaide) 23 Oct 1920.

WESTON.—On the 31st July, at the residence of his son, Mr. H. Weston, John Raynor, beloved husband of the late Mary Weston, aged 90 years. Peace, perfect peace. Observer (Adelaide) 30 Oct 1920.

FUNERAL: WESTON.—The Friends of the late Mr. JOHN RAYNOR WESTON are respectfully informed that his Remains will be Removed from the Residence of his Son (Mr. John Henry Weston), No. 5 Hardy street, Goodwood, TO-MORROW (Sunday), August 1st, at 2 p.m., lor Interment in the Cheltenham Cemetery. J. C. HADDY & SON, Undertakers, 156 Grenfell street, Adelaide, 'Phone 1677; St, Vincent street, Port Adelaide, 'Phone 2128. z The Journal (Adelaide) 31 Oct 1920.

BURIED: Cheltenham Cemetery Section M. Photo # 3983 File # 1. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~deadsearch/

MEMORIUM: WESTON. — In loving memory of our dear father and grandfather, who passed away July 31st 1920, No sympathy is needed now, His cares are all at rest And those that think of him to-day Are those that loved him best. Inserted by his loving daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren, Davies. Devon street, Goodwood.

WESTON.— In memory of John E. Weston, who died on the 31st July, 1920. It is just twelve months to-day Since dear father passed peacefully away. Thy toil is o'er, Rest on for evermore. -Inserted by his daughter, Nellie, and grandson, Alfred C. Stacey. Chronicle (Adelaide) 6 Aug 1921.

Sources

• BIRTH:

East Sussex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1920 Ancestry.com. England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014. https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/83959016:9841?tid=&pid=&queryId=16f7e8e766ce9f5a7a84096f635b6403&_phsrc=ZfV538&_phstart=successSource

Name John Rayner Weston. Gender Male. Birth Date 14 Nov. 1830. Baptism Date 26 Dec. 1830. Baptism Place Rothfield, Sussex, England. Father James Weston.. Mother Mary. FHL Film Number 1067280. Reference ID item 3 p 194

• MARRIAGE:

London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938 London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P85/MRY1/423 https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/2401690:1623

Name John Rayner Weston. Gender Male. Record Type Marriage. Marriage Date 10 Apr. 1853. Marriage Place St Mary, Lambeth, Lambeth, England. Father James Weston. Spouse Mary Francis. Register Type Parish Register

• DEATH: SA BDM #439/270.