Caroline (Broomfield) Bunting (1837 - 1892)

Born 28 Nov 1837 in Poplar, Tower Hamlets, London, England, United Kingdom

Wife of Jabez Joseph Bunting — married 21 Aug 1855 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 12 Sep 1892 at age 54 in Chippendale, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Caroline (Broomfield) Bunting was born in the City of London, England.

Caroline Broomfield, daughter of William and Betsy, was born on 28 November 1837 in Poplar, London, England. ^[1] She was baptised on 24 December 1837 in St Mary, Bow, Stratford, Middlesex. ^[2]

In 1840 Caroline (age 3) emigrated to Australia on the ship "Coromandel" with her family: parents, William (age 33, Wool Sorter, Co Surry) and Elizabeth (age 32, Shoe Binder, Bristol), and sisters, Elizabeth Mary (5) and Matilda (infant). ^{[3] [4]}

Caroline (Broomfield) Bunting migrated from England to Australia.

Caroline married Jabez Bunting in 1855 in Pitt St, Sydney. ^{[5] [6]} It was reported in the newspaper The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wed 22 Aug 1855 Page 8 Family Notices ^[7]

August 21st, at the Unitarian Congregational Church, Macquarie-street, by the Rev. G. H. Stanley, B.A., Mr. Jabez Bunting, of Brickfield-hill, to Miss Caroline Broomfield, of the Glebe.

Caroline and Jabez had 5 children:

1. Priscilla Bunting, born 1857
2. Robert William B. Bunting, born 1859
3. Emma Bunting, born 1861
4. Justice P. Bunting, born 1869
5. George Bunting, born 1871

Caroline Bunting died in 1892, aged 54 years, in Sydney, New South Wales. ^[8] Her funeral was advised in The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tue 13 Sep 1892 Page 8 ^[9]

THE FRIENDS of the deceased Mrs. CAROLINE BUNTING are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral; to move from her late residence, No. 48 Wellington-street, Chippendale, TO-MORROW (Wednesday) AFTERNOON, at half-past 1 o'clock, for the Necropolis. GEORGE SHYING, Sen. Undertaker, No. 8 George-st. W.

THE FRIENDS of Mr. WILLIAM and ELIZABETH BUNTING are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late beloved MOTHER, Mrs. Caroline Bunting ; to move from No 48 Wellington-street, Chippendale, TO-MORROW (Wednesday) AFTERNOON, at half past 1 o'clock, for the Necropolis. George Shying, sen.

THE FRIENDS of Mr. PATRICK and EMMA LACHLAN are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late beloved MOTHER, Mrs Caroline Bunting; to move from No. 48 Wellington-st, Chippendale, TO-MORROW, Wednesday, at half-past 1 p.m., for the Necropolis. GEO. SHYING. Sen., Undertaker, Geo.-st. W.

She was buried at Rookwood General Cemetery, Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia (plot: Zone B Section BBB Grave 1813). ^{[10] [11]}

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Memorial Notices

Caroline's family continued to place memorial notices for her for many years after her death:

1893: The Australian Star (Sydney, NSW : 1887 - 1909) Tue 12 Sep 1893 Page 1 ^[12]

BUNTING.— In loving memory of Caroline Bunting, who died at her residence, 48 Wellington-street, Chippendale, September 12, 1892. Inserted by her loving daughter, Emma Lachlan.

1895: Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931) Thu 12 Sep 1895 Page 4 ^[13]

BUNTING. — In loving remembrance of my dear mother, Caroline Bunting, who departed this life Septembeer 12 1892, aged 54. Dead, but not forgotten. Inserted by her loving daughter, Emma Lachlan and grandchildren.

BUNTING. — In loving memory of my dear mother, Caroline Bunting, who departed this life September 12, 1892, aged 54 years. Inserted by her loving son and daughter-in-law, W. and E. Bunting.

1896: Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931) Sat 12 Sep 1896 Page 4 ^[14]

BUNTING.— In loving remembrance of my dear mother, Caroline Bunting, who departed this life September 12, 1882, aged 54. Dead, but not forgotten. Inserted by her loving daughter, Emma Lachlan, and grandchildren.

1897: Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931) Mon 13 Sep 1897 Page 4 ^[15]

BUNTING.— In fond memory of our dear mother, Caroline Bunting. who departed this life September 12, 1892, in her 54th year. Inserted by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Emma and Ed. Harrop.

1908: Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931) View title info Sat 12 Sep 1908 Page 8 ^[16]

BUNTING.— In loving remembrance of my dear mother, Caroline Bunting, who departed this life September 12, 1892, aged 54 years. Inserted by her loving daughter and grandchildren, Emma Harrop.

1913: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Fri 12 Sep 1913 Page 8 ^[17]

BUNTING.—In loving remembrance of my dear mother, Caroline Bunting, who departed this life September 12, 1892, aged 54 years.

Twenty-one years have passed,

And still we miss you.

Never will your memory fade;

Sweet thoughts shall ever linger

Around my darling mother's grave.

Inserted by her loving daughter, Emma Harrop, and grandchildren, George, William, and Harold.

1916: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Fri 15 Sep 1916 Page 6 ^[18]

BUNTING.-In loving remembrance of my dear mother Caroline Bunting, who departed this life September 12, 1892, aged 54 years.

Twenty-four years have passed and still we miss you

Never will your memory fade;

Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger

Around my darling mother's grave.

Inserted by her youngest daughter, Emma Harrop.

1918: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thu 12 Sep 1918 Page 6 ^[19]

BUNTING.—In loving remembrance of my dear mother, Caroline Bunting, who departed this life September 12, 1892, aged 54 years.

Twenty-six years have passed,

And still we miss you.

Never will your memory fade.

Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger

Around my darling mother's grave.

Inserted hy her loving daughter, Emma Harrop, and grandchildren, George. William, and Harold.

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales Births 1837-2006"
   Volume: 2; Page: 202
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 11 October 2023)
   First name(s): Caroline; Last name: Broomfield; Birth quarter: 4; Birth year: 1837; District: Poplar; County: London; Country: England; Volume: 2.
2. ↑ Baptism: "London, Docklands And East End Baptisms"
   FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 11 October 2023)
   First name(s): Caroline; Last name: Broomfield; Birth date: 28 Nov 1837; Baptism date: 24 Dec 1837; Address: Bow; Father's first name(s): William; Father's occupation: Felmonger; Mother's first name(s): Betsey; Parish: St Mary, Stratford; Church address: Cheapside; County: Middlesex; Country: England.
3. ↑ Passenger List: "Australia, Inward, Outward & Coastal Passenger Lists 1826-1972"
   FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 10 October 2023)
   First name(s): Caroline; Last name: Broomfield; Birth year: 1837; Age: 3; Ship name: Coromandel; Arrival year: 1840; Arrival month: Jul; State: Victoria; Country: Australia; Database title: Victoria Inward Passenger Lists 1839-1923.
4. ↑ Passenger List: Public Record Office of Victoria;

   WILLIAM BROOMFIELD; Age: 33; Ship: COROMANDEL;

   ELIZH BROOMFIELD; Age: 32; Ship: COROMANDEL;

   ELIZH MARY BROOMFIELD; Age: 5; Ship: COROMANDEL;

   CAROLINE BROOMFIELD; Age: 3; Ship: COROMANDEL

   MATILDA BROOMFIELD; Age: I; Ship: COROMANDEL;

   COROMANDEL Image 56 of record: Book No.2; Arrival date: 1840-07; Page: 141; Volume: 2

5. ↑ Marriage Registration: "New South Wales Marriages 1788-1945"
   Registration Number: -
   FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 10 October 2023)
   First name(s): Jabez; Last name: Bunting; Denomination: Independent (Congregational); Marriage year: 1855; Registration year: 1855; Registration district: Sydney, Sydney, Pitt Street; State: New South Wales; Country: Australia; Spouse's first name(s): Caroline; Spouse's last name: Broomfield; Volume reference: V1855141 88.
6. ↑ Marriage Registration: New South Wales Government, Justice Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, Marriages, JABEZ BUNTING and Caroline BROOMFIELD, REG No. 141/1855 V1855141 88, GB
7. ↑ Marriage Notice: Trove, National Library of Australia, The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wed 22 Aug 1855 Page 8 Family Notices, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12973216
8. ↑ Death: Justice Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, Name: BUNTING CAROLINE; Registration Number: 1236/1892; Father's Given Name(s): WILLIAM; Mother's Given Name(s): BETSY; District: SYDNEY
9. ↑ Funeral Notice: TROVE; Family Notices (1892, September 13). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 8. Retrieved October 11, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13878858
10. ↑ Burial: "Rookwood Cemetery"
    FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 10 October 2023)
    First name(s): Caroline; Last name: Bunting; Age: 54; Denomination: OLD CHURCH OF ENGLAND; Birth date: 1838-09-12; Death date: 12 September 1892; Inscription: erected by dau Emma Harrof; Cemetery: Rookwood Cemetery; City: Sydney; State: New South Wales; Country: Australia; Plot: Section BBB ROW 41; Plot number: 1813; Size: 1.
11. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (no image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #186234401 (accessed 12 October 2023)
    Memorial page for Caroline Broomfield Bunting (28 Nov 1837-12 Sep 1892), citing Rookwood General Cemetery, Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia (plot: Zone B Anglican Section BBB Grave 1813).
12. ↑ 1893 Newspaper: "Trove, National Library of Australia"
    The Australian Star (Sydney, NSW : 1887 - 1909), Tue 12 Sep 1893, Page 1 : Family Notices
    Trove Article (accessed 11 October 2023)
13. ↑ 1895 Newspaper: "Trove, National Library of Australia"
    Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), Thu 12 Sep 1895, Page 4 : Family Notices
    Trove Article (accessed 11 October 2023)
14. ↑ 1896 Newspaper: "Trove, National Library of Australia"
    Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), Sat 12 Sep 1896, Page 4 : Family Notices
    Trove Article (accessed 11 October 2023)
15. ↑ 1897 Newspaper: "Trove, National Library of Australia"
    Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), Mon 13 Sep 1897, Page 4 : Family Notices
    Trove Article (accessed 11 October 2023)
16. ↑ 1908 Newspaper: "Trove, National Library of Australia"
    Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), Sat 12 Sep 1908, Page 8 : Family Notices
    Trove Article (accessed 11 October 2023)
17. ↑ 1913 Newspaper: "Trove, National Library of Australia"
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 12 Sep 1913, Page 8 : Family Notices
    Trove Article (accessed 11 October 2023)
18. ↑ 1916 Newspaper: "Trove, National Library of Australia"
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 15 Sep 1916, Page 6 : Family Notices
    Trove Article (accessed 11 October 2023)
19. ↑ 1918 Newspaper: "Trove, National Library of Australia"
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Thu 12 Sep 1918, Page 6 : Family Notices
    Trove Article (accessed 11 October 2023)