CONNOR, James (1856 - 1906)

(1856-22/12/1906)

James was born in Bunbury and drowned in Albany. He was the son of James (Pensioner Guard) and Bridget. James married on 04/04/1883 to Bridget O'Neill (1857-04/07/1934) in the Perth Roman Catholic Church. Bridget died in Albany. She was the daughter of Michael. James' children were Mary Teresa (1884- ), Rose Mary (1886- ), Joseph James (1888- ), Alice Maya (1889- ), Norah Annie Bride (1891- ), Elvie Agnes (1894- ) and John Cullen (1896- ). James joined the Western Australia Police Force as a Constable and was stationed in the Northwest between 1874 and 1875; Mail driver on the Albany-Perth run 24/12/1879. James was promoted to 1st Class Constable by 1886 in Perth, Lance Corporal in 1891 when in charge at Gingin, Sergeant in 1896 and made Inspector in 1901. James was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.

CONNOR, James

James was a Butcher in Bunbury in 1877. Signed a petition regarding restrictions on expirees.

CONNOR, James C (1810 - 1886)

(1810-13/12/1886)

James arrived on 14/10/1850 on the Hashemy, as an Enrolled Pensioner Guard, with his wife, Brigid. Brigid was born in Ireland (1825-23/05/1900). James' children were William (John?), Mary (1851- ) born in Perth Roman Catholic Church, Ellen (1854- ), Teresa, James (1856- ) born in Bunbury and John. James was formerly a Private in East India. He bought a Bunbury Town Lot in 1858 and became a Pensioner in 1875. He was listed by Salvado 5. James became a part of the Roman Catholic Church in 1854.

CONNOR, George

Bunbury confectionary licence (Government Gazette 1872). George employed four ticket of leave men between 1871 and 1876 including a bookbinder in 1874.

CONIBEERE (CONNYBERE), John

(1815-20/08/1877)

John died in Bunbury. John arrived on 13/01/1853 on the Travancore. John married E.E. John was a Blacksmith in Bunbury. In 1863 John nominated his brother-in-law Anthoney Keen and his wife as assisted migrants. John employed four ticket of leave men between 1863 and 1871. John's widow was listed as a householder at Bunbury 1879-1889.

COLLlSON, Esther

he was buried in Bunbury on 29/06/1856

COLLINS, Peter

(1836- )

He had served his Penal sentence. Peter arrived on 29/05/1863 by the Clyde. Peter married Emma Woodread (underage) in Bunbury on 09/09/1867. Emma was the daughter of George and Phoebe. Peter worked as a brickmaker: He employed 13 ticket of leave men at Bunbury between 1865 and 1871 and one more at Perth in 1872.

COLLINGHAM, F

Listed on 23/06/1886 on the Victorian, from Bunbury to Fremantle.

COLE, Archibald H. L

(1842-18/01/1884)

Archibald died in Japan. He had served his Penal sentence. Archibald was the son of Reverend W. G. Cole. Archibald arrived on 10/08/1865 on the Racehorse. Archibald went to Singapore on 20/12/1873 on the Hawk. Archibald was an accountant and schoolmaster in Bunbury 1869/72. He employed six ticket of leave men at Bunbury from 1869-1871. Archibald was a Fremantle "Herald" reporter in 1873.

COLE, Abraham

(06/1848-)

He was the son of Thomas and Frances. Abraham married on 11/03/1874 to Eliza Jane Gregg (1859- ) at the Perth Church of England. Eliza was the daughter of John and Elba. Abraham's children were all born at the Perth Church of England, and they were Mary Jane (1875- ), Eliza Ann (1877- ) and Rose Agnes (1879- ). Abraham was an Assistant Warden at Rottnest in 1875. In Perth, he was a Labourer and Gardener. Abraham was also a Policeman at Kojonup in 1884 and Bunbury in 1885. Abraham was a farm labourer and bricklayer at Busselton between 1886 to 1889.

COFFEY, Miss H

She arrived on 09/01/1881 on the Cleopatra from Melbourne via Bunbury.

COBBY, William Robert

(11/10/1846-19/12/1904)

He was born in New South Wales and died in Donnybrook. William was the son of George William and Jane. William married Hannah Robberts (16/05/1853-31/07/1935) in Wesley Mission, New South Wales, 16/11/1872. Hannah was born in Perth and died in Bunbury. She was the daughter of Charles and Emma of Western Australia. William worked in the Lands Department. William took up land at Thompsons Brook. His wife was Wesleyan.

CLINTON, Captain

Wife and daughter arrived on 18/03/1830 on the Emilia and Ellen from Bunbury. Part owner with Captain. Rae. On Clinton's death by drowning, his widow gave Rae power to sell. Negotiations were underway to sell to the Government, with several debtors claiming part of the price. Mrs and Miss Clinton left on 02/07/1831 on the Nimrod.

CLIFTON, William Pearce

(1816-1885)

William Pearce Clifton was born on 2 February 1816 in England (reference). Going by his middle name, Pearce, he was known as a farmer, magistrate and skilled photographer (reference). His 1860s photography of Fremantle is considered some of the best for that town and time (reference).

Pearce was the fourth child of Marshall Waller Clifton and his wife Elinor Bell Clifton (reference). Pearce arrived in Western Australia aboard the Trusty on 18 March 1841 when he was 25 years old with his parents and siblings (reference). His father, Marshall Waller Clifton, was the Chief Commissioner of the Western Australian Company that headed the failed Australind venture. Pearce married Annette Josephine Gaudin (1816-1871) on 3 January 1844, the widow of surveyor John Gaudin (reference; reference). Annette’s father was Reverend G W huet of England. The couple established the Ringwood farm in Australind (reference). After the failure of the Australind settlement, Pearce was appointed as the Western Australian Company's agent to sell the remaining land as the Company was in liquidation on 25 November 1843 (reference).

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Government House 1863 - likely Pearce is W Clifton

Photo courtesy of the State Library of Western Australia BA1392

Pearce met the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Alfred, on 25 September 1867 in Fremantle (reference). Over a year later, the prince and Pearce were corresponding by letters (reference).

Annette sadly passed away on 8 November 1871. The couple had no children (reference). While alive, Annette was also involved in the Bunbury community by helping out St Paul's Church (reference). Pearce married for the second time to Amy Symmons on 10 November 1874. Together they had three children, Edith Ellen Clifton (1878-1963), Robert Symmons Clifton (1879-1942) and Brenda Clifton Johnston (1883-1963) (reference; reference; reference). On 27 November 1881 Pearce and Amy visited the eastern colonies on the ship, Otway.

In 1885 Pearce became unwell but continued to work for the community until his death on 1 May 1885 in Bunbury (reference; reference).

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Croquet in the Perth Public Gardens July 1864

Pearce is one of the gentlemen pictured.

Photo courtesy of the State Library of Western Australia slwa_b3384253_1

Pearce's first business venture in Australia was unsuccessful. The company Clifton & Plowes of Australind, run by Pearce and George Plowes, was dissolved on 16 May 1842 (reference). Despite the early failure, Pearce also began one of Australia's first businesses with Scott Andrew Stirling, establishing an Australind and Bunbury branch of a General Merchants, Land and Commission Agents under the firm of Clifton, Stirling and Co in June 1842 (reference). Unlike his first venture, this one was a success and featured many times in the local papers (reference; reference; reference). 

Pearce also became involved in the early timber business (reference). In 1847 Pearce was part of a party in charge of clearing tracks for sandalwooders from Williams. In 1854 he supplied one thousand loads of wood to Adelaide city and port (reference).

Over the years, he had his hand in many of the ongoing events around Bunbury, such as attending public meetings and becoming Justice of the Peace in September 1846 (reference; reference; reference; reference). His house, Leschenault Homestead, was built in 1846 from weatherboards and wattle and daub (reference). His house was a social hub for those living in Bunbury and used for entertainment and as a base for the local hunting club (reference). He also employed thirty two ticket of leave men between 1863 and 1875. In 1870 he became the Resident Magistrate of Bunbury. He was also a member of the Church of England.

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Mariage certificate of William Pearce Clifton and Amy Symmons 10 November 1874

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CLIFTON, Marshall WaIler

(14/07/1849-19/09/1904)

Marshall was the son of Robert Williams and Christine. Marshall married Louisa Clifton (13/02/1850-1927) on 15/04/1875. Louisa died in Bunbury. Louisa was the daughter of William Carmalt and Ann Emily. Marshall's children were Grace Harriet (1876-1902), Jessie Christine (1876-1959), Gervase (1877-1957), Reginald (1878-1963), Marshall Waller (1880-1960), Helen Beatrice (1881-1961), Rosina Josephine (1883-1961), Joan Dorothy (1884-1954), Cecily (1886-1967), Francis Carmalt (1887-1953) and Theodore Douglas (1892-1892). Marshall was a Farmer at The "Wokalup House" in Wokalup and Harvey. Marshall joined the Police 08/07/1890, became Sub-Inspector in 1893 and resigned in 1897. Marshall was a part of the 2nd Lieutenant Wellington Mounted Volunteers. Marshall employed eleven ticket of leave men between 1870-1882. Marshall was educated at Bunbury, and Bishops College, Perth. He visited Melbourne 02/11/1886 by the South Australian. Marshall was a member of the Church of England.

CLIFTON, Isabelle Caroline

(1862-1908)

Isabella was the daughter of Robert Williams and Christina. Isabella married John Pierce Owen in Bunbury in 1892.

CLIFTON, Gervase

(24/04/1863)

Gervase was born in Albany to William Carmalt of Albany. Gervase first married Elizabeth Caroline Oldenburg on 21/02/1895/8. Gervase remarried Emma Hannah H. Joy Hall (14/07/1876-) in 1905. Emma was the daughter of William Shakespeare and Hannah. Gervase was a Bunbury farmer between 1887-1889. Gervase managed "Moorland" for his widowed sister, Mrs Harley Johnston.

CLIFTON, Elinor Katherine

(1820-21/03/1904)

Elinor died in Australind. Elinor was the daughter of Marshall Waller Clifton. Elinor arrived 18/03/1841 with her parents on the Parkfield. Elinor was the Australind Postmistress from 1845-1862. Elinor bought Bunbury Town Lots in 1855 and 1856. With Lady Bunbury, Elinor started the British and Foreign Bible Society in Bunbury.

CLlFTON, Charles Hippuff

(29/05/1827-21/06/1890)

He was the son of Marshall Waller. Charles arrived on the Parkfield, with his parents. Charles married Maria Elizabeth Glynn (15/08/1829-20/03/1890) in Bunbury on 21/10/1851. Maria was orphaned at birth. She was the daughter of Mathias and ward of Thomas Little. Maria probably arrived with them on the Gaillaidon 02/1838 from India. Charles children were Rebecca Catherine (1852-1901), Charles Leonard Worsley (1854-1928), Evangeline Louisa (baptised,1856-1936), Marian Edith (1861-1912), Francis Dudley (1866-1866) and Lucy Maria (1867-1867). Charles was a Civil Servant in 1851. He was a part of the Native Police Bunbury and Postmaster for 1853, Maria (wife) was the postmistress in 1854. Supt. Convict estimated Guildford 10/1853-1872 and Perth Prison 1873-. Sec. Central. Bd. He was educated in 1878 and Perth Registrar General in 1885.

CLUTON, Charles Edward Ernest

(30/09/1863-11/09/1912)

Charles died in Bunbury. He was the son of George and Eliza Naylor. Charles married Matilda Louisa Layman (1869-07/05/1961), who was widowed and originally Hayward, in Bunbury in 06/1897. Charles' children were Ella Matilda (1898- ), George Hayward (1899- ), Stella Hayward (1901- ), Karl Hayward (1903- ) and Foster Hayward. Charles was sent to England as a baby. At 17 years old, Charles came back to Western Australia by the Charlotte Padbury on 30/09/1880. Charles was educated in England and returned from his visit by the Charlotte Padbury on 16/09/1881. To Roeburne - Overseer Maitland R. 1885. Charles then went to the southwest and farmed in Bunbury. Charles was a member of the Church of England.