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Part A 3. 5 Family of Richard RUFFHEAD born 1842

Richard RUFFHEAD (Later RUFFIN) 1842 -1916 Chart 2

Parents: William Joseph RUFFHEAD* (Later RUFFIN) 1810-1885 (1/16) and Isabella ELSLEY* 1810-1869 (1/17)

Brother of Edwin Barratt RUFFHEAD* (Later RUFFIN) 1838- 1915 (1/8)

1842 January 9 Birth in Spitalfields, Middlesex, London, England

1916 died at age 75 in Northcote, Victoria No. 11682.

1867. Richard RUFFIN 1842 - 1916 married Sarah HARRIS 1847- 1918 born in London, England. Marriage Certificate No. 888 or 884 (based on the ages and availability of the many Richard RUFFINS this seems to be right but not thoroughly proved yet. See note under Richard RUFFIN born 1827 above)

He was a coach driver for with mail and passengers for Cobb & Co

From: Notes left by Edward George RUFFIN 1870- 1960

Children:

1867. Birth of Richard RUFFIN in Geelong Reg. No.8307

1867. Birth. Grace Elizabeth RUFFIN Reg No. 8307 Grace married James Henry TIBB in 1888 Vic Marriage Cert No. 1797. Died in 1943 aged 76 in Portland, Victoria Cert No. 20593

1869. Birth. George Edward RUFFIN 1869- 1922 Reg No. 2460 died in 1922 in Fitzroy Victoria Reg No. 5117

A George Edward RUFFIN voted in Melbourne in 1909 and Kooyong in 1919

1870 Richard Ernest Harris RUFFIN born in Geelong Reg. No.23241

Richard Ernest Harris RUFFIN married Laura Victoria TRIGG in Geelong in 1911

Richard Ernest Harris RUFFIN died 1942, Fitzroy, Victoria. Reg.No.5665 aged 72.

13 June 1842 “In Memory of “Richard Ernest of a43 Salisbury Grove, Northcote, loving brother of Grace (Mrs Tibb) deceased, Emma (Mrs Veal?) “

1872.- 1875 Isabella Elsley RUFFIN aged 3, died in Ashby, Geelong Reg. No. 9133, 2373.

Buried in Geelong West Cemetery

1873 Birth of Sarah Emma RUFFIN in Geelong Reg 16722

1875. Birth. Amy Elsley RUFFIN died in 1968, Eltham, Victoria; Reg No. 16114

1901 Amy Elsley RUFFIN married Robert Arthur SNOW, Geelong Victoria Reg No. 6352

1968 Amy Elsley RUFFIN died in Eltham Victoria Reg No. 18851, aged 93.

1877. Birth. Minnie Ethel RUFFIN Reg No. 9085 Minnie died in 1945 Reg. No.10333 aged 68, Parkville. Victoria; married WILKIE? and Edwin Pilkington FOWLER in 1902

1918 September 6 Sarah RUFFIN died in East Melbourne aged 72 on the official records.

IN Memory

6^th of September, Sarah, wife of the late Richard RUFFIN of “Pilkington” St. Georges road, Northcote, in her 71 year, beloved mother of Grace (Mrs Tibb), George, Ernest, Emma, Amy (Mrs Snow), Minnie (Mrs Fowler) interred Sunday.

How did Sarah HARRIS 1847- 1918 come to Australia? Possibilities -

1833 November 9 Sarah HARRIS London to Hobart on the INDIANA Immigrant/passenger Digger Tasmania Colonial Collection 1803-1923

Reel 15 CUS 30/1P276 SLTX/AO/EP/447

It is more likely they met in England then came to Australia together.

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Sarah HARRIS 1847- 1918

Father: John HARRIS Mother: Elizabeth

How did Sarah HARRIS come to Australia? Possibilities -

1833. November 9 Sarah HARRIS London to Hobart on the INDIANA Immigrant/passenger Digger Tasmania Colonial Collection 1803-1923

Reel 15 CUS 30/1P276 SLTX/AO/EP/447

It is more likely they met in England then came to Australia together.

1867. Richard RUFFHEAD (Later RUFFIN) 1842 -1916 Chart 2 married Sarah HARRIS who was born in London, England. Marriage Certificate No. 888 or 884

Children: See Richard RUFFHEAD (Later RUFFIN) 1842 -1916 Chart 2

1918. September 6 Sarah RUFFIN died aged 72 in East Melbourne. Re. No. 9838

IN Memory

6^th of September, Sarah, wife of the late Richard RUFFIN of “Pilkington” St. Georges road, Northcote, in her 71 year, beloved mother of Grace (Mrs Tibb), George, Ernest, Emma, Amy (Mrs Snow), Minnie (Mrs Fowler) interred Sunday.

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George Edward RUFFIN 1869- 1922

Parents Richard RUFFHEAD (Later RUFFIN) 1842 -1916 Chart 2 and Sarah HARRIS 1847- 1918 and grandson of William Joseph RUFFHEAD* (Later RUFFIN) 1810-1885 (1/16) and Isabella ELSLEY* 1810-1869 (1/17)

1869 Birth of George Edward RUFFIN in Geelong, Victoria

George Edward RUFFIN died 1922 in Fitzroy Victoria. Reg No. 5117

Elizabeth Church c 1869 -

1909 George Edward RUFFIN married Elizabeth Church

A George Edward RUFFIN voted in Melbourne in 1909 and Kooyong in 1919

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Part A 3. 6 Family of Edward RUFFHEAD born 1846

Edward RUFFHEAD (Later RUFFIN) 1846 -1917 Chart 2

Parents: William Joseph RUFFHEAD* (Later RUFFIN) 1810-1885 (1/16) and Isabella ELSLEY* 1810-1869 (1/17)

Brother of Edwin Barratt RUFFHEAD* (Later RUFFIN) 1838- 1915 (1/8)

1846 September Birth of Edward RUFFHEAD in Bethnal Green 2 77, Greater London, London, Middlesex Volume: 2 Page: 77

Year of Registration: 1846 Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep

1846 September 6 Baptism of Edward RUFFHEAD, in Spitalfields Christ Church, Stepney (IGI C069693) The age record given on THE QUEEN OF THE SEAS when he went to Australia would give him a birth date in c 1848. That way he would be 8 years old and may have attracted a cheaper fare?

One of his sons said he was a bookmaker.

A person named Edward Joseph RUFFIN voted in Corio in 1909, 1919, 1924, 1931

See Edwin Joseph RUFFIN* 1863-1934

1889 February 18 there is a record of a person called Edward RUFFIN (Note: on Electoral Roll Edwin Joseph RUFFIN is called Edward) –

Reg. No. 280 Offence: rogue and vagabond , result Gaol: Geelong Court of Petty Sessions Index to Convictions 1888- VPRS 1474/PO/1 He seems to have been homeless at this time. This is more likely to be a record pertaining to Edwin Joseph RUFFIN 1863 - 1934

1917 June 3 Edward RUFFIN died in Victoria, Reg No. 4982 aged 71

Mary WYLIE 1847 - 1915

1868 Edward RUFFHEAD (Later RUFFIN) 1846 -1917 Chart 2 married Mary WYLIE (Reg. No. 1248,)born 1847 in Glasgow and died 1915 January 5 of Arterio Sclerosis in Geelong Vic Reg. No.1467 aged 78,after an illness of 5 weeks, daughter of William WYLIE of Glasgow who worked as a sugar boiler, and Jane CRAIG. Jane CRAIG was born in Glasgow, Scotland 1819-1903 and came to Victoria in the 1850s.

Mary was buried in the eastern Cemetery Geelong

They lived in Little Myer Street between Gherinhap and Moorabool Streets, where he worked at his trade as a bootmaker from a shop in MCKillop Street.

He later bought a small farm at German now known as Grovedale.

All the boys were educated at Flinders State School on the corner of Myer and Latrobe Streets.

Children:

Norman Ellersley (sic) RUFFIN

1870 February 8 Birth of Edward George RUFFIN 1870- 1960 Reg No. 2671

Spouse : Mary Elizabeth BEST

1872 January 14 Birth of Albert RUFFIN 1872-1957 in Geelong, Victoria

1957 June 2 Albert died Cheltenham, Victoria

Spouses : Mary (Minnie) Jane BRYANT see Mary Jane BRYANT 1870 - 1956

1874 February 12 Birth of William John Craig RUFFIN 1874-1939 in Victoria Reg No. 2636

1938 Died: 1938 in Dimboola Victoria Reg No.18051 aged 64, Victoria.

Spouse: Alice Maud DIMELOW see Alice Maude DIMELOW 1875 -

1876 June 11 Birth of David Alexander RUFFIN 1876-1942 Reg No. 16441. He died aged 65 in 1942 in Prahran, Victoria

Reg. No.1822

Spouse: Alice Louisa SIMMONS married 1902

1878 February Birth of Ernest Walter RUFFIN 1878-1938 Reg No. 3033

1938 death of Ernest Walter RUFFIN in Korumburra Victoria aged 59 Death Reg. No. 14473,

Spouse: Annie WILSON

1882 Birth of Jane RUFFIN in Victoria died in 1882, Victoria. Reg. No. 1716 aged 1 day

1883 Birth of Norman Elsie RUFFIN Reg. No. 9616.Geelong, Victoria

I believe he died in Geelong 1 year 2 months old in 1884

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Edward George RUFFIN 1870- 1960

Parents: Edward RUFFHEAD (Later RUFFIN) 1846 -1917 Chart 2 and Mary WYLIE 1847 - 1915

1870 February 8 Birth of Edward George RUFFIN Reg No. 2671

He played a clarinet in the Geelong City Band

Edward served an apprenticeship with John Weber and Son, Ryrie Street Geelong

They were manufacturers of barrels, casks and vats.

In 1894 he was employed by the Swan Brewery as a cooper.

He later bought a wheat property at Ajana a district 80 km southeast of Kalbarri,

and north of Geraldton, WA.

After retirement he lived in Perth and his son, William, who carried on the farm

until he too retired in 1970-72, to live in Mandurah, WA.

Mary Elizabeth BEST

Edward George RUFFIN married Mary Elizabeth BEST born 1868 August 4, died 1949 July 13 at 80 years

Children:

1896 November 9 Birth of Annie Muriel RUFFIN

1903 July 30 Birth of William Edward Anderson RUFFIN

1908 July 5 Birth of Jean Margaret RUFFIN

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Albert RUFFIN 1872-1957

Son of Edward RUFFHEAD (Later RUFFIN) 1846 -1917 Chart 2 and Mary WYLIE 1847 - 1915 and grandson of William Joseph RUFFHEAD* (Later RUFFIN) 1810-1885 (1/16) and Isabella ELSLEY* 1810-1869 (1/17)

1872 January 14 Birth of Albert RUFFIN in Geelong, Victoria Reg No. 2671 (2666?)

He served his apprenticeship as a carpenter with W PURNELL & Contractors, Geelong.

He loved fishing, shooting and the outdoors

1957 June 2 Albert RUFFIN died in Cheltenham, Victoria Reg No. 6388 aged 85

Mary Jane BRYANT 1870 - 1956

1894 Albert RUFFIN 1872-1957 married Mary Jane BRYANT – nick named “Minnie” in Geelong, Victoria Reg No. 947 Mary was born in 1870 June 1 and died 4 May 1956 aged 85 years

They and their two daughters left Geelong in in the late 1890s and moved to Clifton Hill, Melbourne.

Children:

1894 Birth of Alice Lillian RUFFIN Reg No. 21015 and married Harold PERCELL (was it

meant to be PURNELL?)

1895 Birth of Elsie RUFFIN in Geelong died in Heidelberg 1^st August 1974

Elsie RUFFIN married William Charles LATHAM

Children: Joyce, Beryl, BRYANT

1901 December 12 Birth of Albert Bryant RUFFIN in Geelong or Clifton Hill, died 1969

September 9 in Watsonia

He married Rita May RICHARDS ( born Portarlington 29 November 1901 died 1985 September 18 In Patterson Lakes)

Child: 1926 December 1 Birth of Betty RUFFIN in East Melbourne

1906 October 1 Birth of Edward William RUFFIN in Clifton Hill

Married Shirley? Divorced and married Nancy SOMNER. Child: Neil RUFFIN

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William John Craig RUFFIN 1874-1939

Parents: Edward RUFFHEAD (Later RUFFIN) 1846 -1917 Chart 2 and Mary WYLIE 1847 - 1915

1874 February 12 Birth of William John Craig RUFFIN in Geelong Reg No. 2636

Played the organ at St Andrews Church Geelong

Alice Maude DIMELOW 1875 -

1899 William John Craig RUFFIN 1874-1939 married Alice Maude DIMELOW in Geelong Reg No. 1934

Maud DIMELOW was born in 1875 in Geelong daughter of Joseph DIMELOW Nancy HAYTON Reg No. 2644

Apprenticed to a Geelong draper, they went to Melbourne as a representative of a soft goods firm eventually establishing a successful drapery in Dimboola.

He played the organ at the masonic lodge and at a church in Dimboola

From Paul Blair: The Dimlow family created the famous Dimlows department store with the landmark store in Richmond.

Child:

Joseph H RUFFIN 1899-1907 born in Geelong

1939 William John Craig RUFFIN died in Dimboola

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David Alexander RUFFIN 1876-1942

Parents: Edward RUFFHEAD (Later RUFFIN) 1846 -1917 Chart 2 and Mary WYLIE 1847 - 1915

1876 June 11 Birth of David Alexander RUFFIN Reg No. 16441and died aged 65 in 1942 in Prahan, Victoria Reg. No.1822

David was apprenticed to the Bradley-7 Drew firm of painters and decorators in Little Malop Street Geelong.

He was a master of his craft and well known for his sign writing and wood graining.

An accomplished musician, he played in several Geelong Brass Bands including Geelong City.

1900 Geelong Town Band Photo at Ballarat

1912 Geelong Municipal Band Winners “A” Grade Selection see photo in Gallery

1914 Geelong City Municipal Band South Street

Alice Louisa SIMMONS

1902 Alice Louisa SIMMONS married David Alexander RUFFIN 1876-1942 in Geelong

See photo of David in the Gallery

Children:

1903 Birth of David Edgar RUFFIN in Geelong who married Violet GREY; David Edgar RUFFIN died in 1977 in Bendigo

Children: John RUFFIN and Joan RUFFIN

1907 Birth of Albert Harry RUFFIN in Geelong who married Peggy MATHISON in Geelong

Child: David RUFFIN

1908 Birth of Alice Louisa RUFFIN in Geelong who married William King in Geelong

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Ernest Walter RUFFIN 1878-1938

Parents: Edward RUFFHEAD (Later RUFFIN) 1846 -1917 Chart 2 and Mary WYLIE 1847 - 1915

1878 February Birth of Ernest Walter RUFFIN Reg No. 3033

The Argus Monday 1938 June 6 Page 11

Ernest was a grocer with “G Hopper” until his wife moved to Western Australia.

he returned 6 years later after a daughter Alma Mary RUFFIN died of rheumatic fever.

Ernest was a cricketer who played for several Geelong clubs

and at his peak with Newtown and Chilwell in Geelong’s A Grade Competition

1902 February 6 Record of a fire in dwelling of W RUFFIN in West Geelong

1938 death of Ernest Walter RUFFIN in Korumburra Victoria aged 59 Death Reg. No. 14473,

Annie WILSON 1878 - 1958

1900 June 13 Ernest Walter RUFFIN 1878-1938 and Annie WILSON married in Geelong

Annie WILSON was born in Ararat in 1878 February 11 and died in Geelong in 1958

Children:

1901 Birth of Alma Mary RUFFIN in Ballarat and died in WA of Rheumatic Fever in 1906

1903 Birth of Albert Ernest RUFFIN 1903-1965 in Western Australia (WA) and died in 1965

1907 Birth of Vera RUFFIN in 1907-

Birth of Ronald Douglas RUFFIN in Geelong

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Albert Ernest RUFFIN 1903-1965

Parents: Ernest Walter RUFFIN 1878-1938 and Annie WILSON 1878-1958

1903 Birth of Albert Ernest RUFFIN in Western Australia (WA) and died in 1965

Hazel RAWLINGS 1902-1978

Albert Ernest RUFFIN 1903-1965 married Hazel RAWLINGS (1902-1978) in 1927

Children:

1930 Birth of Alma Jean RUFFIN 1930- who married Oliver MISSEN who was born in 1926

Birth of Gwenneth Hazel RUFFIN who married Robert LETHBRIDGE in 1954

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Vera RUFFIN in 1907-

Parents: Ernest Walter RUFFIN 1878-1938 and Annie WILSON 1878-1958

1907 Birth of Vera RUFFIN

Kenneth J LINDSAY 1903-

1930 Vera RUFFIN in 1907- married Kenneth J LINDSAY (b 1903-) and lived in Burwood a suburb of Melbourne

See Photos in the Gallery

Children:

19- Birth of John Douglas LINDSAY (1942-2006) in Korumburra,

John Douglas LINDSAY married Eleanor Joy MITCHELL

They had 2 children

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Ronald Douglas RUFFIN

Parents: Ernest Walter RUFFIN 1878-1938 and Annie WILSON 1878-1958

Birth of Ronald Douglas RUFFIN in Geelong.

Now in 2018 Ron is aged over 100 and full of beans.

Nancy Katherine GRIGG 1915 -

1941 Ronald Douglas RUFFIN married Nancy Katherine GRIGG, born 1915

Had children

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Alma Jean RUFFIN 1930-

Parents: Albert Ernest RUFFIN 1903-1965 and Hazel RAWLINGS (1902- 1978)

Oliver MISSEN 1926 -

1930 Birth of Alma Jean RUFFIN 1930- she married Oliver MISSEN who was born in 1926

Children: Had 3 children

see

http://ausgenie.tripod.com/namesr.html#Ruffin

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Part B Siblings of William Joseph RUFFHEAD* (Later RUFFIN) 1810-1885 (1/16)

Part B 1

JEREMIAH RUFFHEAD

Jeremiah RUFFHEAD 1804-1886

Parents: Richard RUFFHEAD* (c 1770- ) (2/2) and Agnes BUTLER*1771- (2/3) married 1798

1804 July 30 Jeremiah RUFFHEAD baptised in St Andrew, Holborn, London

IGI P01051-6 England-ODM 374355

On one record his father is called Jeremiah RUFFHEAD.

The family may have used “Jeremiah” and “Richard” interchangeably.

Ann CHARLTON c 1804 -

1833 August 26 Jeremiah RUFFHEAD 1804-1886 married Ann CHARLTON in St. George In The East

– a parish in the Tower division of the hundred of Ossulstone, county Middlesex,

2 miles E. of St. Paul's, London. Previous to 1727 it formed a hamlet in the parish of Stepney,

but is now a metropolitan parish, entirely built over, except such portion as is occupied by the London Docks.

See London. [By Cannon Street Road.] The National Gazetteer (1868)

Lived in Bethnal Green, a Deaf Boot and Shoe maker;

The district Bethnal Green spans the boundaries of the counties of Greater London, London and Middlesex;

His first name changes with each Census, Richard in 1841. Jeremiah in 1851 and Frederick in 1861

Their children were:

1826 July 30 Christening of Richard Robert RUFFHEAD in St Leonards Shoreditch London

1829 Birth of Elizabeth RUFFHEAD 1829-1917 who appears in Richard RUFFIN’S (the convict) will. Elizabeth remarried to George Adam BROADBENT in Geelong on 9 September 1860 see Section 3 from her children. Her mother is listed as being Susannah RUFFHEAD, nee LUCKUS so I'm not sure of who her mother was.

1886 Death of Jeremiah RUFFHEAD aged 82 in Bethnal Green,

Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec. County: Greater London, London, Middlesex, Volume: 1c, Page: 197

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Elizabeth RUFFHEAD 1829-1917

Parents: Jeremiah RUFFHEAD 1804-1886 and Susannah RUFFHEAD, nee LUCKUS. Jeremiah is a boot maker

1829 Birth of Elizabeth RUFFHEAD who appears in Richard RUFFIN’S (the convict) will.

1917 Death of Elizabeth RUFFHEAD Registration No.5243 on which her father’s name is wrongly recorded as Thomas

George Adam BROADBENT

1860 September 9 Elizabeth RUFFHEAD 1829-1917 married George Adam BROADBENT in Geelong and lived at Ashby, Geelong, then Colac and then at Geelong Reg No. 3111

Her father’s name - Jeremiah RUFFHEAD is on her Marriage Certificate her mother is named as

Susannah RUFFHEAD, nee LUCKUS. Jeremiah is a boot maker

Elizabeth was a widow (her husband died in 1856) with one child.

They were married in Richard RUFFIN’S residence in Spring Street, Geelong.

George was a draper of Geelong and was an executor of the will of Richard RUFFIN (1798-1863). He was Elizabeth’s second husband. See - Richard RUFFIN”S WILL

Children: (7)

1861 Birth of Twin Lucinda Braithwaite BROADBENT Registration No.8355

1861 Birth of Twin Emma Eliza BROADBENT Registration No.8356

1863 Birth of George Robert BROADBENT Registration No.20578

1865 Birth of Maria Elizabeth BROADBENT Registration No.2430

1866 Birth of Arthur Ernest BROADBENT Registration No.20405

1868 Birth of Clara Isabel BROADBENT Registration No.8239

1871 Birth of Albert Garratt BROADBENT Registration No.2748

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Lucinda Braithwaite BROADBENT 1861-

Parents: George Adam BROADBENT and Elizabeth RUFFHEAD 1829-1917

1861 Birth of Lucinda Braithwaite BROADBENT (twin) Registration No.8355,

1882 Lucinda Braithwaite BROADBENT married William Thomas REAY born in Sydney, lived at Footscray then at Colac Registration No.2661

Children: (6)

1883 Birth of Alice Lucinda REAY Registration No.2767

1884 Birth of Annie Vic Clarabel REAY Registration No.15786

1886 Birth of George REAY Registration No.9217 lived 5 days

1887 Birth of Amy Jubilee REAY Registration No.11620

1889 Birth of Beatrice Johanna REAY Registration No.4095

1890 Birth of Earl Hamilton REAY Registration No.13566 - 1891 Registration No.2138 Earl lived 8 months

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Emma Eliza BROADBENT 1861-

Parents: George Adam BROADBENT and Elizabeth RUFFHEAD 1829-1917

1861 Birth of Emma Eliza BROADBENT (twin) Registration No.8356

1888 Emma Eliza BROADBENT married Henry WALKERDEN (1851 Registration No.27007) widower with 2 sons Registration No.5699

Children:

1889 Birth of Gladys Lucinda Jean WALKERDEN Registration No.25214

1891 Birth of Myra Beatrice WALKERDEN Registration No.1142

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George Robert BROADBENT 1863-

Parents: George Adam BROADBENT and Elizabeth RUFFHEAD 1829-1917

1863 Birth of George Robert BROADBENT Registration No.20578

1887 George Robert BROADBENT married Louisa SAINTY from Sydney Registration No.7069

Children: (10)

1888 Birth of Olive Emma Lucinda BROADBENT 1888 - 1902 Registration No.15539 lived 14 years

1890 Birth of Ada Santy BROADBENT Registration No.30156

1893 Birth of Herbert George BROADBENT Registration No.10414

1895 Birth of Dorothy Douglas BROADBENT Registration No.14094

1897 Birth of Bertha Amy BROADBENT Registration No.22262

1900 Birth of Marjorie Constance BROADBENT Registration No.13944

1902 Birth of Florence May BROADBENT Registration No.13222

1904 Birth of Robert Arthur BROADBENT Registration No.28479

1906 Birth of Edward Albert BROADBENT Registration No.29623

1908 Birth of Mabel Gracie BROADBENT Registration No.29847

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Maria Elizabeth BROADBENT 1865-

Parents: George Adam BROADBENT and Elizabeth RUFFHEAD 1829-1917

1865 Birth of Maria Elizabeth BROADBENT Registration No.2430

1887 Maria Elizabeth BROADBENT married Frank Edward GOODE (1864 Registration No.18480) born at St Arnaud: 1887 Registration No.7064

Children:

1891 Birth of Arthur Stanley GOODE 1891 Registration No.29858

1893 Birth of Hilda Vera GOODE 1893 Registration No.28745

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Arthur Ernest BROADBENT 1866-

Parents: George Adam BROADBENT and Elizabeth RUFFHEAD 1829-1917

1866 Birth of Arthur Ernest BROADBENT Registration No.20405

1889 Arthur Ernest BROADBENT married Eva Louisa LAINSON (1869 Registration No.21678) born in 1889 in Collingwood: Registration No.8358

Child:

1891 Birth of Alfred Geo BROADBENT 1891 Registration No.9935

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Clara Isabel BROADBENT 1868-

Parents: George Adam BROADBENT and Elizabeth RUFFHEAD 1829-1917

Clara Isabel BROADBENT 1868 Registration No.8239

Child:

1891 Birth of John Hy Jas BROADBENT 1891 Registration No.22673 - 1892 Registration No.1823 lived 8 months

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Albert Garratt BROADBENT 1871-

Parents: George Adam BROADBENT and Elizabeth RUFFHEAD 1829-1917

1871 Birth of Albert Garratt BROADBENT Registration No.2748

1899 Albert Garratt BROADBENT married Minnie Josine BLACK (1875 Registration No.25052) and lived at Portland, 1899 Registration No.3472

Child:

1890 Birth of Frank Baden BROADBENT 1800 Registration No.13662

See: http://www.oocities.org/mepnab/b/b32.html

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Part B2 Convict Connections: -

Richard RUFFIN the brother of William Joseph RUFFHEAD* (Later RUFFIN) 1810-1885 (1/16) and relatives

See Chart 2 - Many of these families are in Tasmania and Geelong

Thomas STEVENS 1763-1831 see chart 2

Parents: Unknown

His child Mary married Richard the brother of William Joseph RUFFHEAD* (Later RUFFIN) 1810-1885 (1/16).

c 1763 Birth of Thomas STEVENS Derbyshire, England

, 23rd Mar 1789 indicted with George WILSON at the Old Bailey, for stealing 90 pounds weight of copper, value 40s, property of William Homer and Alexander Rabey.

1789 April 22 sentenced to seven years transportation.

1791 August 21 arrives at Port Jackson on SALAMANDER in the Third Fleet.

1792. April 23. Whilst a convict and stowed away on a ship the PITT to Norfolk Island from Sydney Cove and prospered in Norfolk Island and New Norfolk, Tasmania

c 1800. Married MARY PHILLIPS on Norfolk Island Disc 58 PIN 553056. This was during the first European settlement of the Island after England sent the first fleet to Sydney Cove NSW. (Worth looking it up)

On 23 April 1792 he is a stowaway aboard the "PITT" for NORFOLK ISLAND and soon after this he was living with Mary PHILLIPS, and their first child, John, was born in DEC 1793.

1807 Sentence expires. He is listed over the next few years at NORFOLK ISLAND as a labourer and then as boats crew.

On 12 December 1806 he makes his mark (signature) to a memorial addressed to Captain Piper, Commandant of Norfolk Island.

On 2 August 1807, he is listed as boats crew, on stores, wife & 3 children off stores and he employed 1 free man; he had 60 acres, 11 in maize, 49 pastures: had 65 hogs and 150 bushels of maize in hand.

On 30 August 1811 he was admitted to hospital suffering from worms, he was discharged on 10 September 1811. Later in June 1812 he was again visiting the doctor with a sprain that lasted for a week.

He is listed in a muster at Norfolk Island in August 1812 as leasing 60 acres: 4 1/2 in wheat,1 fallow,47 1/2 pasture; sheep 18, swine 20 , goats 19, wheat 13 bushels, maize 16 bushels.

1813 Embarks on MINSTREL with Mary PHILLIPS and three children for Van Diemens Land.

When being transferred to PORT DALRYMPLE on 13 February 1813 he received a certificate of compensation for the possessions left behind and destroyed. He received £25 (the highest valuation) for his thatched & log dwelling (22ft x 13ft) & 2 thatched & logged outhouses. He received 3 pounds 14 shillings for 6 stools, 3 tables, 4 chairs, 1 tray & 1 jar. His stock was slaughtered & taken into stores, comprising of 15 wethers,14 ewes full grown,5 male 5 female full grown, 2 male,5 female half grown: 1 female kid, 3 pigs weighing 771 lbs, plus 2 acres of wheat, 40 bushels, 3 acres maize 60 bushels. (AONSW 4.6977A)

The family settled at NORFOLK PLAINS and in 1815, he signed a petition for establishment of a Criminal Court at HOBART TOWN. Along with his son John Stevens, he is listed on Stock returns of Port Dalrymple of 11 - 15 October as having a Land Grant, 16 acres in wheat: 64 pasture; 80 acres in all; 25 cattle; 110 sheep. Thomas, his wife & 2 children are on victuals & one person is off victuals.

He was appointed District Constable of Norfolk Plains on 30 MAY 1818 (Hobart Town Gazette).

He was on a list of 19 February 1820 to be assigned a Government Servant.

In 11 - 15 October 1822 muster of PORT DALRYMPLE he is on a Grant given by Gov. Macquarie. He had 80 acres, 16 in wheat 64 in pasture; had 25 cattle, 110 sheep. He, his wife and 2 children, were on victuals and he had a government servant not victualled.

1831 August 18 Died Longford, Tasmania, Australia. Buried in Christ Church Cemetery, Longford.

His gravestone reads

SACRED

TO THE MEMORY OF

THOMAS STEVENS

DIED AUG 18, 1831

also

MARY STEVENS

DIED JAN 22 1850

AGED 84 YEARS

Children:

1793. December 19 Birth of John PHILLIPS (later known as STEVENS) son of Thomas STEVENS 1763-1831 at Norfolk Island. Died 20 March 1883 and buried Christ Church Longford.

C 1796 Birth of Elizabeth PHILLIPS who marries William SALTMARSH on January 18 1819. (A chance meeting with a descendent of this couple, Barrie William WILSON was the catalyst for my interest in genealogy and hence this family tree. – J.E. RUFFIN)

Elizabeth died 3^rd September 1840 Norfolk Plains VDL buried Christ church Longford

In 1988 Geoffrey SQUIRES of “Longacre”, Mittagong Rd, BOWRAL NSW 2576 wrote in a letter to my cousin Maureen RUFFIN explaining that Elizabeth was his ancestor.

1809 Birth Mary PHILLIPS (later STEVENS) see Mary STEVENS 1809-1850 Chart 2

The Thomas/Mary STEVENS family house is said to still be standing in Tasmania.

First Fleet 1778

Ships Mary travelled in - Prince of Wales, Charlotte, Friendship

The original Stevens property was recently sold (it is now 2010) to Mr Roy Cox and is now part of Bowthorpe”,

Mary Smith’s holdings with an entrance near Jordon creek.

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The SALTMARSH FAMILY

Chart from Barrie William Wilson a descendant of Mary PHILLIP’S daughter Elizabeth and William SALTMARSH

Richard RUFFIN’S partner in the mine at Manaia was, I believe, Philip Henry BLACKMORE of Parakiri, a miner who is on the 1885 Coromandel Electoral Roll

See Te Aroha News 24 January 1885 p3 for a description of the mine, the difficulties of mining, and its location and productivity

Manaia mentioned on the mining licence is a town and locality on the western side of the Coromandel Peninsula of New Zealand. It lies to the east of State Highway 25, south of Coromandel and north of Tapu. The Manaia River flows from the Coromandel Range into the Manaia Harbour to the west. The harbour contains mussel farms

The Manaia Forest Sanctuary, inland from Manaia, contains the sixth largest kauri tree in New Zealand. The Sanctuary contains about 410 kauri trees in an area of 101 hectares.

The local iwi, or local people are the Ngati Whanaunga and Ngāti Pukenga. The name comes from a Maori Chief called Hukunui Manaia

1889 At the Melbourne Exhibition a load of quartz from the Manaia mines and others in the area was on display. The parcel from the Blackmore and Ruffin claim at Manaia produced 11oz, 18dwts of rich looking gold valued at £3 5 shillings per oz.

The children of Richard Winchester RUFFIN (jnr) 1827- 1908 and Maria DOWNING 1839 - 1912 were -

1864 Birth of Richard Henry RUFFIN Reg No. 1864/5196

1893 In the Electoral Roll Richard Henry RUFFIN was listed as a settler in Puta Puta, Coromandel

1866 Birth of Ann Jane RUFFIN Reg No. 1866/6511

1892 Ann Jane RUFFIN married Fredrick SHRIMPTON (1867-1945)

Reg No.1892/2891 I believe Ann lived in Tiki Coromandel - See the record for Ann Jane RUFFIN below

1868 Birth of Agness (sic) Mary RUFFIN, Reg No. 1868/9822, Agness died in 1884 Reg No. 1884/3836 Agness was 15 years old

1871 Birth of Alfred John RUFFIN Reg No. 1871/8856

Alfred died in 1920 Reg No. 1920/5324 He was 49 years old

1893 In the Electoral Roll Alfred John RUFFIN was listed as a miner

1873 Birth of Frederick James RUFFIN, Reg No. 1873/10030

He died in 1894 aged 20 Reg No. 1894/1000

1877 Birth of Alice Isabell RUFFIN, Reg No. 1877/1715

1911 Alice Isabel (sic) RUFFIN married Edward William LEGGE Reg No. 1911/7045

1912 Death of Isabel Rita LEGGE, 2 months old, this may be Alice Isabel RUFFIN”S child Ref No. 1912/120

Edward William LEGGE was probably related to George Hart LEGGE (1849-1902) discoverer of the renowned “Legge’s reef” in 1894 and his wife Hannah Maria TUCKER who died in 1914 at age 62 Ref No. 1914/7121. Both are buried in Coromandel.

T-CDC: Coromandel Cemetery Burial Records

George Hart LEGGE lived at 692 Rings Road Coromandel

The property remained in the LEGGE name until 1954 (Certificate of Title: 570/186).

1890s He became a “tribute” miner – one who has a short term use of a lease and found his reef when he had only seven months left on his time. In that period he extracted gold ore to the value of £11,928.

1875 March 29 Birth of Charles Philip RUFFIN in Coromandel, Reg No. 1875/2390 he died of cardiac disease in 1899 in Coromandel in New Zealand Reg No. 1999/6016 He was 24 years old

1899 October 16 burial of Charles Philip RUFFIN in Coromandel Cemetery

His death certificate states that his father was a shipwright.

Someone else is researching Charles Philip RUFFIN, there is a record –

Reference CTF00877-344 Further enquiries to NZSG – New Zealand Society of Genealogists Certificates Collection

A probable descendent of Richard Winchester RUFFIN jnr: There was a John RUFFIN from Coromandel in 1906.

RUFFIN'S Bay, Coromandel, New Zealand

Ruffin's Bay is the curve in Wyuna Bay where the word "Bay" appears in bold in the coloured map near the lower edge of the map

1889 1899 – Richard RUFFIN made a submission to County Council re road to his property

1900 Richard Winchester RUFFIN (jnr) 1827- 1908 awarded the old age pension in Coromandel, New Zealand

“Local legend has it that the Ruffins planted a large orchard of pears, fig, walnuts and peach trees. These, along with vegetables, fish and oysters were sold to the Coromandel miners. Delivery was by row boat across the harbour.

A later owner of Ruffins recalled visiting the bay in 1928 with only the remains of a house and ancient pear trees remaining.

A previous resident of the bay recalls calling in on a Mrs Ruffin who lived down the coast from Thames asking for any information on Ruffins Bay. The lady was not forthcoming with any information and was not interested,

At some stage the name of the bay was changed to Ruffins Bay. – A Coromandel Survey District map of 1907 shows Wyuna Peninsula as Ruffins Peninsula.

“The road from the causeway was put in in the late 1940’s to Wyuna Bay and the link to Ruffins Bay was completed in the early ‘50’s. The road from the causeway was a private road until subdivision of the peninsula in the early 1960’s and the road from Wyuna Bay to Ruffins Bay is still a private Road.

There is little remaining from the time of Richard Ruffin – an old stone lined well on our property and a smoke box dug into the bank at the end of the bay. The well defiantly dates from Richard’s time and it is probable that he used the smoke box to smoke fish for sale to the miners. There are also steps cut into the rock platform – used for accessing boats and for a time wheel barrow tracks were evident in the soft rock – I presume caused by barrowing vegetables etc to the boat for transport across the harbour.”

There is a very good lithograph in the Illustrated London News 1853 after a water colour by Charles Heaphy of the 3 day meeting at Patapata in Nov 1852 between Lieutenant Governor Wynyard and the Hauraki Maori concerning the extraction of gold.

Ref. Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand – F-433-¼

From: Jim Sharp

1908 Death of Richard Winchester RUFFIN Reg No. 1908/2669 at 81 years

Sources: Thanks to Althea Barker, Geraldine Dunwoodie, Kae Lewis, Liz Oliver and Jim Sharp for much of the information on Richard RUFFIN and his family

Recorded Ruffin Family Burials in the Thames Coromandel District

Buffalo Cemetery, Buffalo Road, Coromandel

Shortland Cemetery, 201 Danby Street, Thames

From: Liz Oliver

I have written an article on Richard Winchester RUFFIN and his family for a New Zealand history organisation based in the Coromandel area in an online publication called the Treasury Journal which can be found on their site at –

http://www.thetreasury.org.nz./Ruffin/Ruffin.htm

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Ann Jane RUFFIN 1866-

1866 Birth of Ann Jane RUFFIN Reg No. 1866/6511

Parents: Richard Winchester RUFFIN (jnr) 1827- 1908 Chart 2 and Maria DOWNING 1839 - 1912

Fredrick SHRIMPTON (1867-1945)

1892 Ann Jane RUFFIN married Fredrick SHRIMPTON (1867-1945)

Reg No.1892/2891

The Electoral Roll gives Ann’s place of residence in 1893 as Tiki Coromandel

Fredrick SHRIMPTON (1867-1945) was probable a relative of Samuel SHRIMPTON, (1832-1906) farmer of Coromandel and his wife Charlotte SAMSON. See photo gallery

Electoral Roll 1876 – 1877 Samuel SHRIMPTON as having a dwelling in Thames Coromandel – no 3257

1893 Electoral Roll the names -

SHRIMPTON Ann Jane Married Woman Tiki Coromandel

SHRIMPTON Frederick Bushman Coromandel

SHRIMPTON George Miner Coromandel

SHRIMPTON Samuel Farmer Coromandel [who also appears in Kapanga – Coromandel Wises Directory of 1880 – 1881]

Also see: rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nzlscant/royalstuartdiary.htm

In 1913 Fredrick SHRIMPTON (1867-1945) married Mary Maria JENKINS Reg No. 1913/6736.

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Henry DOWNING 1806-1876

Father of Maria DOWNING 1839 - 1912 who married Richard Winchester RUFFIN jnr

Henry DOWNING married Maria ….

Child:

1839 August 31 Birth of Maria DOWNING 1839 - 1912 in Auckland New Zealand,

1859 Richard Winchester RUFFIN (jnr) 1827- 1908 married Maria DOWNING Reg No. 1859/2541

Captain Henry DOWNING resided in the Coromandel area from at least 1837 when he witnessed William Webster’s purchase of 800 acres at Taupiri

Ref: Maori Deeds of Old Private Land Purchases – Deed No 379 1837. 30 January

Coromandel District TAUPIRI

In 1841 Henry DOWNING was a trader, originally employed by William WEBSTER, on Whanganui Island.

He also claimed land –

Case No 267 Henry DOWNING,

Coromandel Harbour, New Zealand claimant.

1,280, One thousand two hundred and eighty acres more or less, commencing on the left or west bank of the river Piako, at the north point of Mr Felton Matthew’s land; then running north following he windings of the river so as to include a frontage of one quarter of a mile due north and south; then west by two parallel lines one quarter of a mile apart; along the south boundary of the land of the said Felton Matthew, and through or along land of Mr. William Webster, eight miles or thereabouts to the west boundary of land belonging to the said William Webster. This forms a portion of a larger tract of land, Alleged to have been purchased on the 31st December, 1839, from Te-hoi-hoi Queinaki and several other native Chiefs, by Mr. William Webster, who sold the portion above described to the claimant. Consideration to the natives; value not stated. Nature of conveyance; not stated.

1844 Henry DOWNING was also granted 320 acres.

1845/178 Jan 09 Henry DOWNING wrote to the Colonial Secretary’s Office requesting remission of portion of Bush Licensing Fee having surrendered License

(Henry Downing, Coromandel Harbour)- previous 1844/1978

Henry Downing was the writer of several letters to authorities concerning various issues. These can be found in the Alexander Turnbull Library

see - http://mp.natlib.govt.nz/pdf/?id=1023555&format=smallpdf&section=0

1876 September 4 after a lingering illness, Mr Henry DOWNING of Coromandel, one of

the oldest settlers of New Zealand died aged 70 years

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Agnes RUFFIN 1831- Chart 2

Parents: Richard Winchester RUFFHEAD Snr. (Later RUFFIN) 1799 – 1863 Chart 2 and Mary STEVENS 1809-1850 Chart 2

Agnes RUFFIN was the niece of William Joseph RUFFHEAD* (Later RUFFIN) 1810-1885 (1/16)

1831 March 27 Birth of Agnes RUFFIN in Longford, Tasmania.

Robert Markall OLDMAN

1849 Agnes RUFFIN 1831- married Robert Markall OLDMAN in Christ Church Geelong VIC 1849/23378

Children:

1850. Christening of Rose Ann OLDMAN 1850/22440 Christ Church Geelong.

1852. Christening of Victor Albert OLDMAN 1852/22928 Christ Church Geelong.

1858 Immigrated to Wellington NZ per Marchioness in MAR 1858 with her husband and two children.

Opening in 1847, the parish is the oldest Anglican parish in Victoria, and the church is the oldest in Victoria on its original site and in continuous use.

The will record below was found by David John Golding Mehrtens

Name Oldman, Agnes

Record Type Wills

Year 1932

File number 5008

Page 310 Record ID NAME_INDEXES:663841

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Joseph RUFFIN 1833-1926 Chart 2

Parents: Richard Winchester RUFFHEAD Snr. (Later RUFFIN) 1799 – 1863 Chart 2 and Mary STEVENS 1809-1850 Chart 2

1833. July 27 Birth of Joseph RUFFIN in Longford, Van Diemens Land.

Joseph RUFFIN was the nephew of William Joseph RUFFHEAD* (Later RUFFIN) 1810-1885 (1/16)

Farmer on the Norfolk Plains, Tasmania

1926. December 25 Death of Joseph RUFFIN in Perth Tasmania.

1926. December 26 buried in St Augustine Cemetery Longford, Tasmania.

1856 Marriage of Joseph RUFFIN to Bridget CAHILL 1835-1905, born in Ireland, in Reg 1856/2510 VIC & had two sons, Richard & John & daughter Mary. Wife Bridget died 8 November 1905 at Perth, TASMANIA aged 70 years. (John & Mary only children registered)

Children:

1857. Birth of Mary RUFFIN in Geelong Reg 15202 who died 16 November 1926 she is buried with her parents.

1861. June 23 Birth of John RUFFIN 1861-1940 in Longford, Tasmania. Reg. No.1430/1861 RGD33.

1940 John RUFFIN died in Perth Tasmania,

He eloped with Francis CAMPBELL 1869 - who was aged 16.

1885 January 1 John RUFFIN 1861-1940 and Frances CAMPBELLl married in Hobart 286/1885 RGD37

They had a son, Reginald Campbell RUFFIN 1885- born in Fitzroy in 1885 VBC Reg. 25299 and they left for New Zealand shortly after. They had two other children.

See the separate record under - John RUFFIN 1861-1940 Chart 2

1861 June 23 Birth of Richard Paul RUFFIN 1861-1948 in Longford, Tasmania

Farmer on the Norfolk Plains, Tasmania

1948 Richard Paul Ruffin died in Northcote Melbourne Victoria Australia Ref. No. 14085

? Birth of Agatha RUFFIN

1926 November 16 Death of Mary RUFFIN buried in St Augustine Cemetery Longford, Tasmania.

Joseph RUFFIN late of Pateena TASMANIA died 25/12/1926 mentions in will children John RUFFIN of Perth, Tasmania, Agatha RUFFIN of Perth & Richard RUFFIN. He left cottage in Talisher St Perth to Agatha, son Richard £50 & granddaughter Alice Mary RUFFIN another cottage in Talsisher Street. (AD960/51,402,16217 TAO)

- Death notice in Examiner reads ' RUFFIN; On December 25, 1926 at his residence Perth (Tasmania), Joseph RUFFIN in his 95th year. R.I.P. Interred at Longford on Sunday 26th December, 1926."

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Bridget CAHILL 1835-1905

1835 Birth of Bridget CAHILL who died 8 November 1905 at Perth, Tasmania aged 70 years. Buried in Longford St Augustine Roman Catholic Cemetery

(John & Mary only children registered)

1856 Marriage to Joseph RUFFIN 1833-1926 Chart 2 in 1856/2510 VIC & had two sons, Richard & John & daughter Mary who died 16 November 1926 and she is buried with parents.

1905. Death of Bridget RUFFIN and burial in St Augustine Cemetery Longford, Tasmania.

Children: See RUFFIN, Joseph 1833-1926 Chart 2

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John RUFFIN 1836- 1911 Chart 2

Parents: Richard Winchester RUFFHEAD Snr. (Later RUFFIN) 1799 – 1863 Chart 2 and Mary STEVENS 1809-1850 Chart 2

John RUFFIN was the nephew of William Joseph RUFFHEAD* (Later RUFFIN) 1810-1885 (1/16)

1836 December 23 Birth of John RUFFIN in Longford Tasmania, Australia 8129/1837 RGD32

Farmer on the Norfolk Plains, Tasmania

1911 May 12 Death of John RUFFIN in Longford Tasmania.

1911 May 14 Burial in Christ Church Cemetery Longford Tasmania.

1851 January 18 traveled on the SHAMROCK to Melbourne –his mother had died in Geelong the previous year. POL220/1/1 p314

1868 May 07 Marriage of John RUFFIN to Elizabeth NEWSON 1843-1887 in Longford 495/1868

Wedding

In the Mercury 21 MAY 1868 " RUFFIN – NEWSON. - By special license at the residence of the bride's father, Bowthorpe Hall, Eliza, oldest daughter of Robert Newson, Esq., to John, youngest son of Richard RUFFIN, Esq, late of Geelong, Victoria, and heir to John Stevens, Esq., of Norfolk Plains East.

Elizabeth died 6 APR 1887 and buried at Christ Church Cemetery Longford.

1890 September 21 John RUFFIN (1836-1911) then at age 52 married Alice Ellen STANDAGE aged 33 in Longford 659/1890 RGD 37

Alice died 27 MAY 1930 at 39 Trevellyn terrace Launceston/728.

Children:

1869. June 20 Birth of John RUFFIN in Longford Tasmania.

18 or 19 JUL 1935 John RUFFIN died at Pateena, near Launceston, Tasmania aged 66

Farmer on the Norfolk Plains, Tasmania

1935 July 20 Burial at Christ Church, Longford Burial Ref. NS 970/4-22

1861. June 23 Birth of John RUFFIN in Longford, Tasmania. Reg. No.1430/1861 RGD33.

1940 John RUFFIN died in Longford near Perth Tasmania

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Francis CAMPBELL 1869 -

John RUFFIN 1861-1940 eloped with Francis CAMPBELL who was aged 16.

1885 January 1 John RUFFIN and Frances CAMPBELL married in Hobart 286/1885 RGD37

He married Jane

Death Notice: 1940 Monday 4 November The Mercury, Hobart, page 4

Mr John RUFFIN of Perth died at Longford on Saturday, at the age of 78 years. He had resided at Perth all his life. He was the second son of the late Joseph and Bridget RUFFIN, and is survived by a brother. Mr Richard RUFFIN of Melbourne, and a sister, Miss. Agatha RUFFIN, Perth.

The funeral took place yesterday at Long-ford. The pallbearers were Messrs. Wise. C. A, Jones, J. Palmer, L. Gibson, and the chief mourners, Miss A. RUFFIN, Mesdames. H. Stewart, T. RUFFIN, Mr H. Stewart; Funeral arrangements were carried out by G: Hudson, Longford.

Child:

1885 Birth of 1885 Birth of Reginald Campbell RUFFIN 1885- the family left for New Zealand shortly after his birth in Fitzroy, Victoria Australia, VBC Reg. 25299,

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Reginald Campbell RUFFIN 1885-

Parents: John RUFFIN 1861-1940 and Francis CAMPBELL 1869 -

1885 Birth of Reginald Campbell RUFFIN in Fitzroy, VBC Reg. 25299, the family left for New Zealand shortly after his birth.

Maud PRISK 1887 -

1911 Reginald Campbell RUFFIN married Maud PRISK who was born in 1887 in Melbourne , the daughter of Thomas James PRISK and Sarah GREEN. Victorian Birth Registration No. 6995; New Zealand Marriage Registration 1911/3052

Reginald RUFFIN became an inspector of mines in the South Island in New Zealand

Children:

1912 Birth of Evelyn Maud RUFFIN 1912 - 1934 Reg No.1912/20157

1920 Birth of John (Jack) Campbell RUFFIN

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Evelyn Maud RUFFIN 1912 - 1934

1912 Birth of Evelyn Maud RUFFIN Reg No.1912/20157

Parents: Reginald Campbell RUFFIN 1885- and Maud PRISK 1887 -

Leonard George JONES 1911 - 1968

Leonard George JONES was born 22 November 1911 son of Alexander Owen JONES (called John) and Jessie HUGHES. He married Evelyn Maud RUFFIN 1912 - 1934 and had a daughter called Vivenne Evelyn JONES. Vivenne Evelyn JONES married Colin MACLAREN and had two sons

1968 April 27 Leonard George JONES died

1934 Evelyn Maud RUFFIN died Reg No.1934/16632

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John (Jack) Campbell RUFFIN 1920 - 2001

1920 Birth of John (Jack) Campbell RUFFIN

Parents: Reginald Campbell RUFFIN 1885- and Maud PRISK 1887 -

John (Jack) Campbell RUFFIN married Rae ….

John (Jack) Campbell RUFFIN died in 2001

Had 3 children

“Reginald RUFFIN [my grandfather] lived with us in a cottage at the back of our property when he retired He was extremely clever and finished up as inspector of mines for N Z in particular the gold mines. When he retired as inspector of mines he took up the position of Inspector of Quarries for New Zealand. He married in 1911 to Maud PRISK. He was a member of the Australian Institute of mines as well. Actually he was highly respected in this country and I have always been proud to be part of his family. His sister Lilian RUFFIN married a man whose surname was Hausseger. They lived in Melbourne. Reginald RUFFIN, or Reg as he was called, was a very strong personality to say the least. His father John RUFFIN had eloped with Francis and they had a baby [Reginald]. I think that Francis may have died. Her mother who was also called Francis stepped in to bring him up in the Presbyterian way. The Catholic Church took exception and excommunicated him. Reginald RUFFIN"S son Jack RUFFIN excelled himself in the NZ Fleet Air Arm during the war then followed in the mining interest.”

From: Vivenne MACLAREN niece of Rae RUFFIN and John (Jack) Campbell RUFFIN

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John DOWD 1847- 1924

Parents: Patrick DOWD* 1808-1873 and Hannah KENNY* 1812-1871

1847 birth of John DOWD in SS MINERVA or in Manchester, England

Mary Margaret PEARCE 1847 - 1929

1866 October 10 John DOWD 1847- 1924 , bachelor, 20, bushman, with permission of father Patrick DOWD married Mary Margaret PEARCE, spinster, 18or 19, with permission of the bride's mother, Ann FLYNN, at St Patrick's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Auckland. reg No.1866/5470 Margaret was born in 1847 October 5

They lived at No. 7 Bath Street, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand.

Mary Margaret PEARCE, died at the age of 81 in 1929 Reg No.1929/5736 and was buried in the R/C section of Howick Cemetery, Auckland

Children:

1866 birth of Sarah Ann DOWD, Reg No. 1866/133

1896 Sarah Ann DOWD married William D McINNESS Reg No. 1896/1148

They lived at Remuera, Auckland

1870 birth of a male child who died in 1870 Reg Nos.1870/182 and 1870/495

1872 September 9 birth of Eleanor DOWD 1872 - 1953 in Auckland Reg no.1872/16115

1900 Eleanor DOWD married David Edwin MILLARD 1869 - 1933 (Reg No.1933/11387) Reg No. 1900/1326

They lived in Remuera, Auckland.

Eleanor DOWD died aged 80 in 1953 in Auckland Reg No.1953/31237

1875 March 12 birth of Charlotte Louisa DOWD 1875 - 1949 Reg No.1875/5522

1896 Charlotte Louisa DOWD married Cuthbert Walter SMITH (1870 - 1922 Reg No.1922/294)

Reg No. 1896/1221 They lived at Victoria Park, West Auckland.

Charlotte Louisa DOWD died in 1949 in Auckland Reg No.1949/22780 and was buried in Auckland

1878 birth of John DOWD Reg No. 1878/2625

1878 birth of Mary DOWD in Auckland Reg No.1878/423

1879 November 20 birth of Thomas Francis DOWD 1879 - 1959 in Auckland Reg No.1879/15540

1903 Thomas Francis DOWD married Isabella KELLY, Reg No.1903/3734

They lived in Hamilton, south of Auckland.

1882 June 19 birth of Margaret Mary DOWD 1882 - 1961 Reg No.1882/5452

1906 Mary Margaret DOWD married Herbert John Ross CUTLER 1880 - Reg No.1906/101

1884 September 9 birth of Ada Elizabeth DOWD 1884 - 1962 Reg No.1884/5452

1910 Ada Elizabeth DOWD married William Edward McGRUER

Reg No. 1910/1986

GOLDEN WEDDING NOTICE

New Zealand Herald

Friday 13th October 1916

page 7, column 8

CAPTAIN AND MRS DOWD

Captain John Dowd and Mrs M. Dowd, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding last Tuesday at their daughter's residence, Victoria Park. Captain and Mrs Dowd were married at St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland on October 10th 1866. The Rev Father O'Reilly officiated. They have lived at Parnell ever since. Captain Dowd was engaged in the New Zealand coastal trade for a period of 52 years, during which time he commanded various sailing vessels.

There was a large family gathering at the celebration, including their five daughters and one son, all of whom are married. There were seventeen grandchildren present. The daughters are Mrs W. McInness of Remuera, Mrs W. Smith of Victoria Park. Mrs D. Millard of Remuera, Mrs H. Cutler of New Lynn, and Mrs W. McGruer of Hastings. The son, Mr Thomas F. Dowd, resides at Hamilton.

Captain Dowd was born at Manchester, England in 1847. Mrs Dowd was a native of Hobart. She is 69 years of age. Captain Dowd's father was assistant surgeon to Dr Mahon, of Onehunga, who was identified with the old pensioners' settlement in that place. Mrs Dowd's father was Sergeant Major Pearce, of the 51st Regiment.

The Golden Wedding notice also appeared in the Weekly News 19th October 1916, page 56.

OBITUARY OF John DOWD

New Zealand Herald

11th November 1924 - page 10

Auckland Public Library Scrapbooks

One of the best-known of the Auckland coastal masters, Captain John Dowd, passed away at his residence, Bath Street, Parnell, on Saturday. Captain Dowd, who was in his seventy-eighth year, had resided in Auckland for 77 years. He arrived with his parents by the ship Minerva in 1847, being then only two months old. He decided to follow the sea, and after serving the necessary apprenticeship became an officer and finally master of various coastal vessels.

For over 50 years he engaged in the trade between Auckland and Napier, commanding many different vessels, but bringing his career to an end by his retirement 14 years ago without a mishap to mar his record. Among well-known vessels which he commanded were the Pukapuka, the Awanui, and Dominion. Although definitely retired from the sea, Captain Dowd continued to take a keen interest in shipping matters, and particularly in the Auckland Anniversary Regatta, in connection with which his services were utilised as handicapper.

He enjoyed robust health until about four months ago, when he suffered a stroke from which he failed fully to recover. He is survived by his widow, one son, Mr T. Dowd, of Hamilton, and five daughters, Mesdames W. McInnes and D. Millard, Remuera, Mrs W. Smith, of Parnell, Mrs H. J. Cutler, of New Lynn, and Mrs W. H. McGruer, of Ngaruawahia.

The funeral took place at Howick yesterday.

Another obituary appeared in the Weekly News 13th November 1924, page 56.

Death of Mary Margaret PEARCE 1847 - 1929

DOWD - On July 20, at her late residence, 7 Bath Street, Parnell, MARY MARGARET, the beloved wife of the late Captain John Dowd, aged 81 years. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul . The funeral will leave the above address at 2.30 p.m. today (Monday) for Howick Catholic Cemetery. From: New Zealand Herald Monday 22nd July 1929.

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Thomas Francis DOWD 1879 - 1959

Parents: John DOWD 1847- 1924 and Mary Margaret PEARCE 1847 - 1929

1879 November 20 birth Thomas Francis DOWD in Auckland Reg No.1879/15540

Thomas married Isabella KELLY

Isabella KELLY 1881 - 1967

1903 Thomas Francis DOWD, bachelor, married Isabella KELLY (1881 - 1967) Reg No. 1903/3734

Isabella was born in 1881 Reg No.1881/11145 the daughter of Hugh KELLY and Isabella unknown.

Isabella KELLY died on the 29th of September 1967 aged 86 Reg No.1967/3502

Isabella KELLY was buried in Hamilton East Cemetery

1907 November 13 Thomas Francis DOWD was awarded the Standing Engine Drivers Certificate 2nd class No. 2744

This was probably a stationary steam engine used to power agricultural or other work equipment.

Children:

There is a deal of work to do on this family. I think they had about 6 children including

1904 June 3 birth of Madeline Isabel DOWD Reg No.1904/2692 at home at 7 Bath Street Parnell Auckland

1928 Madeline Isabel DOWD married Edward Patrick KELLEHER (1895 - 1981Reg No.1895/689 & Reg No.1981/48964) Reg No.1928/7106

They lived in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Madeline Isabel DOWD died in 1958 Reg No.1958/28053

1906 birth of Freda Constance DOWD who lived in Hamilton, New Zealand

1963 May 9 death of Freda Constance DOWD aged 57, Reg No. 1963/3503, daughter of Thomas DOWD and Isabella DOWD buried 11-MAY-1963 in Hamilton East Cemetery R/C Ext J1-01 New Zealand

Thomas Francis DOWD, and Isabella KELLY lived Bath Street,Parnell, Auckland in 1904. They may have lived in his parent's house, at No. 7 Bath Street at that time.

Later they lived in Hamilton south of Auckland.

1908 birth of Mary Mavis DOWD 1908/151

Mary Mavis DOWD married Leonard Alfred COOMBES ( b 1907 Reg No.1907/25503) in 1931 He was the son of Robert Henry COOMBES and Delia Agnes Unknown. He was born in 1939 in New Zealand and died on the 11th of October 1971 and was buried on the 13th of October 1971 in Hamilton Park Cemetery MAGN-24-11

Mary Mavis DOWD died in 1998 1998/7476 and was buried in Hamilton Park Cemetery Maple 08-53 Hamilton NZ

1912 birth of Zoe Francis DOWD Reg No.1912/27341

1917 July 4 birth of Francis John MacDermott DOWD in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealamd

2003 July 19 death of Francis John MacDermott DOWD in Auckland NZ Reg No.15649

Francis John MacDermott DOWD married Erica May HAY who was born on the 18th of December 1922 in New Zealand, the daughter of Eric Douglas HAY and Irleene Elizabeth Bessie MORAN, Erica May HAY die on the 12 of March 1998 in Auckland NZ Reg No. 5110 and was buried in March 1998 in New Zealand They had 4 children one of who was -

Paul DOWD, born in 1945 and died on the 16th of March 1971 in New Zealand

1959 May 21 death of Thomas Francis DOWD, aged 74, [80] husband of Isabella,

Reg No. 1959/ 3501 aged 74 years. He was buried in Hamilton East Cemetery R/C Ext J1-03

1967 September 29 death of Isabella DOWD, aged 85, Reg No. 1967/3502

Both from: Transcript of the Hamilton East Cemetery -

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Margaret Mary DOWD 1882 - 1961

Parents: John DOWD 1847- 1924 and Mary Margaret PEARCE 1847 - 1929

1882 June 19 birth of Mary Margaret DOWD in Auckland Reg No.1882/5452

Herbert John Ross CUTLER 1880 -

1906 Margaret Mary DOWD 1882 - married Herbert John Ross CUTLER Reg No.1906/101

They lived at New Lynn south west Auckland.

Herbert John Ross CUTLER was born in 1880 Reg No. 1880/3455 He was the son of John CUTLER - 1927 and Mary Martha Unknown. He died aged 77 years in 1957 Reg No.1957/20374

Children of Mary Margaret DOWD and Herbert John Ross CUTLER:

1905 birth of Charles John/Jack CUTLER Reg No. 1905/6202/57

1907 birth of Noel Raymond John CUTLER REG No.1907/14676. He died in 1970 Reg No.1970/26300

They appear to have had approximately 4 children from 1905 to c 1915

1961 death of Mary Margaret DOWD in Auckland New Zealand Reg No.1961/36413 and buried in Auckland

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Ada Elizabeth DOWD 1884 - 1962

Parents: John DOWD 1847- 1924 and Mary Margaret PEARCE 1847 - 1929

1884 September 9 birth of Ada Elizabeth DOWD in Auckland Reg No.1884/5452

William Edward McGRUER 1878 - 1952

1910 Ada Elizabeth DOWD 1884 - 1962 married William Edward McGRUER (1878 - 1952 Reg No.1878/6067 & Reg No.1952/18343) Reg No.1910/1986

He was the son of George Norman McGRUER and Mary Ann unknown

Previously lived at 7 Percival Street Herne Bay, New Zealand

They lived in Hastings.

Children:

1923/4 May 26 birth of Marjorie McGRUER who died in 1981 Reg No.1981/37262.Marjorie married Reginald Herbert McGREAL(b13 April 1914 - 1989 Reg No.1989/36481)

1923/4 June 17 birth of Zoe McGRUER who married Vincent O'CONNOR and died in 2006 Reg No.2006/15994

McGRUER, ADA ELIZABETH - On March 3, 1962 (suddenly) at 64 Warnock Street, Grey Lynn (late 7 Percival Parade, Herne Bay), beloved wife of the late William Edward and loved mother of Marjorie (Mrs McGreal) and Zoe (Mrs O'Connor), mother in law of Reg and Vince and grandma of Pat, Ian, Leone, Kathleen, Christine, Dennis, Patricia and Juliet, in her 75th year. Requiescat in pace. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Joseph's Church, Grey Lynn at 8.30 a.m. the funeral then leaving for the Ngaruawahia Cemetery. Rosary at the church this evening (Monday) 7.30. From: Auckland Star Monday 5th March 1963.

No. 39 - EDWARD WILLIAM McGUER (sic), died 14th March 1952, aged 74 years., ADA ELIZABETH, died 3rd March 1962, aged 77 years. Parents of Marjorie and Zoe. From: Transcript of the Ngaruawahia Cemetery Reg No.1962/33101

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John CUTLER - 1927

Parents: Not researched

John CUTLER who married Mary Martha Unknown (1856 - 1943) in about 1879

Children:

1880 birth of Herbert John Ross CUTLER 1880 - was born in 1880 Reg No. 1880/3455

1882 birth of Henry George CUTLER Reg No. 1882/4203

1903 Henry George CUTLER married Jessie Reg No. 1903/1718

No. 2244 - In loving memory of Henry George CUTLER, beloved husband of Jessie, died 23rd January 1938, aged 55 years. From: Transcript of the Waikumete Cemetery

1884 birth of Alice Ruth CUTLER 1884 - 1970 Reg No. 1884/1241

1906 Alice Ruth CUTLER married Charles H’Y Augustus SWEETMAN

Reg No. 1906/101 They had 7 children.

1886 birth of Myrtle CUTLER, Reg No. 1886/2309

1911 Myrtle CUTLER married Ernest John BALDWIN Reg No. 1911/6792

1889 birth of Hazel Marion CUTLER 1889 - Reg No. 1889/ 2201

1909 Hazel Marion CUTLER married Harold Lancelot HUGHES

Reg No. 1909/3884

Death Notices -

CUTLER - On March 17, 1927, at Golf Road, New Lynn, JOHN, dearly beloved husband of Mary CUTLER, aged 71 years. Funeral will leave the above address tomorrow (Friday) at 2 p.m. for Hillsborough Cemetery.

From: Auckland Star Thursday 17th March 1927.

CUTLER - On May 24, 1943, at her late residence Golf Road, New Lynn (late of Remuera) MARY MARTHA, wife of the late John CUTLER and loved mother of H. J. CUTLER (New Lynn) and the late H. G. CUTLER (HENDERSON), G. J. CUTLER (WELLINGTON), Mrs C. SWEETMAN (HAMILTON), Mrs M. BALDWIN (New Lynn), Mrs N. HUGHES (ONEHUNGA), in her 88th year. A patient sufferer at rest. Funeral will leave her late residence at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) May 26 for the Hillsborough Cemetery From: Auckland Star Tuesday 24th May 1943.

No. 1007 - In loving memory of JOHN, beloved husband of Mary CUTLER, died 17th March 1927, aged 72 years. From: Transcript of the Hillsborough Cemetery, Auckland

His beloved wife, MARY MARTHA, died 24th May 1943, aged 87 years. A loving wife and mother. From: Transcript of the Waikumete Cemetery

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Alice Ruth CUTLER 1884 - 1970

Parents: John CUTLER - 1927 and Mary Martha Unknown

1884 birth of Alice Ruth CUTLER Reg No. 1884/1241

Charles H’Y Augustus SWEETMAN

1906 Alice Ruth CUTLER 1884 - 1970 married Charles H’Y Augustus SWEETMAN

Reg No. 1906/101

Children:

1911 birth of Trevor Charles SWEETMAN born 1911/1769 died 1960's

1913 birth of Walter Harold Jack SWEETMAN born 1913/257

Walter Harold Jack SWEETMAN died after March 1970

1915 birth of Arthur Henry SWEETMAN born 1915/1938 di Arthur Henry SWEETMAN also died after March 1970

1917 birth of Ruth Caroline SWEETMAN Reg No. 1917/273

1919 birth of Albert Gordon SWEETMAN Reg No. 1919/

1922 July birth of Ross SWEETMAN, Ross died 0n the 7th May 1938 aged 15 years 10 months

No. 6580 - Sacred to the memory of ROSS, loving son of Alice and Charles Sweetman, accidentally killed 7th May 1938, aged 15 years 10 months.

From: Transcript of the Hillsborough Cemetery, Auckland

No. 1169 - In loving memory of ALICE RUTH SWEETMAN, wife of Charles Sweetman and mother of Jack, Arthur, Gordon and the late Trevor, Ruth and Ross, died 6th March 1970. From: Transcript of the Newstead Cemetery, Hamilton

No. 1170 - CHARLES SWEETMAN, husband of Alice Ruth SWEETMAN [CUTLER], father of Trevor, Jack, Arthur, Ruth, Gordon and the late Ross, died 17th February 1960.

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Hazel Marion CUTLER 1889 -

Parents: John CUTLER - 1927 and Mary Martha Unknown

1889 birth of Hazel Marion CUTLER Reg No. 1889/ 2201

Harold Lancelot HUGHES

1909 Hazel Marion CUTLER 1889 - married Harold Lancelot HUGHES

Reg No. 1909/3884

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