Thomas Lee
ID# 23791, b. 1852
Birth:
Thomas Lee was born in 1852 at Meldreth, Cambridgeshire, England,
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Thomas Lee was the son of Joseph Lee and Letty Howard.
Amos Lee
ID# 23792, b. 1857
Birth:
Amos Lee was born in 1857 at Meldreth, Cambridgeshire, England,
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Amos Lee was the son of Joseph Lee and Letty Howard.
(?) Cook
ID# 23793, b. about 1837
Birth:
(?) Cook was born about 1837
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Marriage:
(?) Cook married Ann Lee, daughter of Joseph Lee and Letty Howard, about 1857
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E Cook
ID# 23794, b. 1858
Birth:
E Cook was born in 1858 at Meldreth, Cambridgeshire, England,
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E Cook was the daughter of (?) Cook and Ann Lee.
George James Buddivent
ID# 23795, b. 1859, d. 1914
George James Buddivent was a Pearler - recorded at his daughter Marjorie's 1928 marriage.
Birth:
George James Buddivent was born in 1859 at England
Aged 55 at time of death according to one newspaper report.
Born UK according to marriage certificate dated 27 Jan 1892.
Born UK according to marriage certificate dated 27 Jan 1892.
Marriage:
George James Buddivent married Irene Gertrude McCormack on 27 January 1892 at 182 Forbes Street, Portland, New South Wales, England,
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Separated c.1897
I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife from this date.
(Signed) James Buddivent Publican April 3rd 1897.
08 Apr 1897 The West Australian (Perth)
They were living together in 1906 (Dampier Terrace) -
1906 Electoral Roll of Coolgardi, Broome
1909 Judicial separation court case - Irene Gertrude Buddivant
Kalgoorlie Western Argus (WA) Tuesday 2 March 1909 page 32.
I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife from this date.
(Signed) James Buddivent Publican April 3rd 1897.
08 Apr 1897 The West Australian (Perth)
They were living together in 1906 (Dampier Terrace) -
1906 Electoral Roll of Coolgardi, Broome
1909 Judicial separation court case - Irene Gertrude Buddivant
Kalgoorlie Western Argus (WA) Tuesday 2 March 1909 page 32.
Marriage:
George James Buddivent married Vivian Maude McWilliam about 1900
The documentation for this marriage has not been found.
I suspect that this marriage did not take place - MED.
A MONSTER PEARL.
MR. J. W. GIBSON, writing from Broome to tbe West Australian Argus on November 29, says: "There is a good deal of excitement, here in consequence of the finding of a great pearl.
Mr. James Buddivent has been boat-building and pearling on a small scale for the past 15 years at Thursday Island and Broome, and up to the night before last was not considered too fortunate in his undertakings. Mr. Buddivent is at present working two small luggers on the shell banks. He does not go out in the boats himself, but sends a white man with them to open the shells and secure the pearls. On Tuesday night, about 12 o'clock, Mr. Buddivent was lying asleep on his couch in the cool of the boatshed, when he was roughly disturbed from his peaceful slumber. On rising to his feet his shell opener put into his hand probably the most superb and wonderful pearl the world has ever seen. All the old pearlers admit that such a wondrous work of nature has never been discovered in a pearlshell. The shell in which it was found has a lovely cradle at the 'heel,' in which this queen of pearls was nursed and developed. Mr. Buddivent, who is comparatively a poor man, has already refused thousands of pounds for his treasure. A more perfect or beautiful lustre has seldom been seen on a pearl. The shape is most graceful, and its length is 1 1/4 in. In the same shell two nice small gems were found. One of our best known pearlers has offered his entire pearling plant, with a year's stores, for this pearl, but the offer has been wisely declined. The pearl was deposited in the bank yesterday afternoon, and its particulars were cabled to London. It is thought that if it reaches London without delay it will take a very prominent place amongst the great jewels at the coronation of King Edward. It is variously estimated to be worth from £9000 to £15,000. The shell in which the pearl was found goes to London also."
Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW) Friday 3 January 1902 page 3.
MR. J. W. GIBSON, writing from Broome to tbe West Australian Argus on November 29, says: "There is a good deal of excitement, here in consequence of the finding of a great pearl.
Mr. James Buddivent has been boat-building and pearling on a small scale for the past 15 years at Thursday Island and Broome, and up to the night before last was not considered too fortunate in his undertakings. Mr. Buddivent is at present working two small luggers on the shell banks. He does not go out in the boats himself, but sends a white man with them to open the shells and secure the pearls. On Tuesday night, about 12 o'clock, Mr. Buddivent was lying asleep on his couch in the cool of the boatshed, when he was roughly disturbed from his peaceful slumber. On rising to his feet his shell opener put into his hand probably the most superb and wonderful pearl the world has ever seen. All the old pearlers admit that such a wondrous work of nature has never been discovered in a pearlshell. The shell in which it was found has a lovely cradle at the 'heel,' in which this queen of pearls was nursed and developed. Mr. Buddivent, who is comparatively a poor man, has already refused thousands of pounds for his treasure. A more perfect or beautiful lustre has seldom been seen on a pearl. The shape is most graceful, and its length is 1 1/4 in. In the same shell two nice small gems were found. One of our best known pearlers has offered his entire pearling plant, with a year's stores, for this pearl, but the offer has been wisely declined. The pearl was deposited in the bank yesterday afternoon, and its particulars were cabled to London. It is thought that if it reaches London without delay it will take a very prominent place amongst the great jewels at the coronation of King Edward. It is variously estimated to be worth from £9000 to £15,000. The shell in which the pearl was found goes to London also."
Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW) Friday 3 January 1902 page 3.
Death:
George James Buddivent died in 1914 at age 55 years
PEARLER'S DEATH
END OF G. J. BUBDIVENT.
Fuller particulars by mail of the tragic death of Mr. George Buddivent dispose of the theory entertained when news of the event was wired us that there was possibility of foul play having' caused the pearler's death. The 'Broome Echo" publishes the following in their February 7. issue
On Tuesday last the body of Geo. Jas. Buddivent was brought into Broome on a lugger from Barred Creek. Dr. Goldstein declared death due to drowning, a wound in the forehead not being sufficient to cause death. It appears that Buddivent, who was shell-opening, had been camping ashore, close to his lugger, and had been seen, alive and well, 12 hours prior to being missed. Search ing revealed the fact that deceased had walked some distance from his camp, and during his perambulations had fallen several times. It is said there are no stones in the vicinity, and a mystery surrounds the fact that deceased had a bruise on his forehead. Geo. Buddivent, 55 years of age, was of a quiet disposition, and his worst enemy was himself. He had resided in these parts for the past 26 years, and during the vicissitudes of fortune accumulated and lost large sums of money. His remains were on Wednesday followed to their last resting place by a large number of people.
Northern Times (Carnarvon, WA) Saturday 28 February 1914 page 4.
END OF G. J. BUBDIVENT.
Fuller particulars by mail of the tragic death of Mr. George Buddivent dispose of the theory entertained when news of the event was wired us that there was possibility of foul play having' caused the pearler's death. The 'Broome Echo" publishes the following in their February 7. issue
On Tuesday last the body of Geo. Jas. Buddivent was brought into Broome on a lugger from Barred Creek. Dr. Goldstein declared death due to drowning, a wound in the forehead not being sufficient to cause death. It appears that Buddivent, who was shell-opening, had been camping ashore, close to his lugger, and had been seen, alive and well, 12 hours prior to being missed. Search ing revealed the fact that deceased had walked some distance from his camp, and during his perambulations had fallen several times. It is said there are no stones in the vicinity, and a mystery surrounds the fact that deceased had a bruise on his forehead. Geo. Buddivent, 55 years of age, was of a quiet disposition, and his worst enemy was himself. He had resided in these parts for the past 26 years, and during the vicissitudes of fortune accumulated and lost large sums of money. His remains were on Wednesday followed to their last resting place by a large number of people.
Northern Times (Carnarvon, WA) Saturday 28 February 1914 page 4.
Probate was granted on his estate on 24 April 1914
Probates and Administrations
James Buddivent, late of Broome, pearler, to Ivy Emily Moss, leave being reserved
to Margaret Buddivent, the other executrix, to prove, £47 10s;
The West Australian (Perth, WA) Friday 24 April 1914 page 6.
James Buddivent, late of Broome, pearler, to Ivy Emily Moss, leave being reserved
to Margaret Buddivent, the other executrix, to prove, £47 10s;
The West Australian (Perth, WA) Friday 24 April 1914 page 6.
Child of George James Buddivent and Vivian Maude McWilliam
- Marjorie Vivian Buddivent+ b. 1906, d. 19 Apr 1936
Vivian Maude McWilliam
ID# 23796, b. about 1878
Birth:
Vivian Maude McWilliam was born about 1878
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Marriage:
Vivian Maude McWilliam married George James Buddivent about 1900
The documentation for this marriage has not been found.
I suspect that this marriage did not take place - MED.
Child of Vivian Maude McWilliam and George James Buddivent
- Marjorie Vivian Buddivent+ b. 1906, d. 19 Apr 1936
Irene Gertrude McCormack
ID# 23797, b. about 1860
Birth:
Irene Gertrude McCormack was born about 1860
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Marriage:
Irene Gertrude McCormack married George James Buddivent on 27 January 1892 at 182 Forbes Street, Portland, New South Wales, England,
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Separated c.1897
I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife from this date.
(Signed) James Buddivent Publican April 3rd 1897.
08 Apr 1897 The West Australian (Perth)
They were living together in 1906 (Dampier Terrace) -
1906 Electoral Roll of Coolgardi, Broome
1909 Judicial separation court case - Irene Gertrude Buddivant
Kalgoorlie Western Argus (WA) Tuesday 2 March 1909 page 32.
I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife from this date.
(Signed) James Buddivent Publican April 3rd 1897.
08 Apr 1897 The West Australian (Perth)
They were living together in 1906 (Dampier Terrace) -
1906 Electoral Roll of Coolgardi, Broome
1909 Judicial separation court case - Irene Gertrude Buddivant
Kalgoorlie Western Argus (WA) Tuesday 2 March 1909 page 32.
Tom Holmes Channon
ID# 23798, b. about 1853
Tom Holmes Channon was a Labourer - recorded at daughter Rose's 1904 marriage.
Birth:
Tom Holmes Channon was born about 1853
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Child of Tom Holmes Channon
- Rose Jane Channon+ b. abt May 1881, d. abt Feb 1935
George Knight
ID# 23799, b. about 1849
Birth:
George Knight was born about 1849
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Child of George Knight
- Bessie Marguerite Knight b. abt Aug 1884, d. 1949
Joseph Darnley
ID# 23800, b. about 1850
Joseph Darnley was a Farmer - recorded at son Harry's 1904 marriage.
Birth:
Joseph Darnley was born about 1850
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in 1877 Joseph Darnley lived at Mickle Trafford, Cheshire, England,
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about 1896 Joseph Darnley lived at Mitchells Terrace, Wombwell, nr Barnsley, Yorkshire, England,
'Mitchell Terrace' from son Harry's military record.
No 'Darnley' has been found in Mitchells Terrace, Wombwell in 1881 or 1891.
No 'Darnley' has been found in Mitchells Terrace, Wombwell in 1881 or 1891.
Child of Joseph Darnley
- Harry Darnley b. Jul 1877