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Arthur Herrington Curnick (1840 - 1907)

Arthur Herrington Curnick
Born in Battersea, Surrey, Englandmap
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Husband of — married Feb 1863 in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australiamap
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Died at age 66 in North Fremantle, Western Australia, Australiamap
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Biography

Genealogically Defined

Arthur Herrington Curnick was born on the 18th November 1840[1] at Battersea, Surrey, England[2][3] and was baptised on the 13th December 1840 at Batteresa, Surrey, England, the son of George Curnick[3][4] and Maria Curnick[3][4][5]

Arthur Herrington emigrated to Australia with his parents & siblings, sailing from London aboard the "Northumbria". He arrived at Port of Melbourne on 5th January 1853 as un-assisted migrants.[6]

On the 10?th February 1863, Arthur Curnick married Heanora Quigley at St. Mark?, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia. Arthur was recorded as being a bachelor, born London [sic], and occupied as a labourer of 22 East Collingwood, son of George Curnick (sawyer) and Maria Mace[4]

"DISTRICT COURT OF HOKITIKA
In the matter of Bankruptcy Acts, and in the matter of ARTHUR HERRINGTON CURNICK of Woodstock, miner, a bankrupt
TAKE NOTICE that Tuesday the 4th day of January next, 1870 is apponted for me to pass my last examination, and unless the Court otherwise directs, to apply for my discharge, and take notice that such application will thereupon be made.
ARTHUR HERRINGTON CURNICK
Hokitika, December 27, 1869."[7]

Arthur appears to have changes his middle name from Herrington to Harrington between 1869 and 1879.

In 1879, Arthur Harrington, a sawyer of Woodstock, New Zealand declared his bankruptcy[8]

Arthur's wife Honora died aged 44-45 years in 1883.[3][9]

"DEATH
CURNICK.-On the 18th September, inst. (1883) at her late residence, Weld Steet, Hokitika, Hanora Curnick, the beloved wife of Arthur H. Curnick, aged 44."[10]

On the 13th February 1887, Arthur Harrington married widow Mary Ann Ecclestone. Arthur was recorded as being a widower (decease of former wife in 1884) with 9 children born to his former wife. He was recorded as being born in Surrey England, aged 46 years (b. abt. 1841) occupied as a carpenter of Saint Kilda and the son of George Curnick (sawyer) and Maria Curnick (maiden name Maise [sic].[3]

In 1889, Arthur Harrington was living at St. Kilda, New Zealand.[11]

In 1899, Arthur Harrington was living at North Fremantle, West Australia.[12][13]

Arthur Harrington Curnick died on the 16th May 1907 at North Fremantle (Western Australia, Australia)[14]

"FUNERAL
THE LATE MR. A. H. CURNICK
The Funeral of the late Mr. Arthur Harrington [sic] Curnick, lately caretaker of the North Fremantle Oval, took place on Friday, and was largely attended.
The cortege left the late residence of the deceased, Thompson Road, North Fremantle, for the Karrakatta cemetery, where the remains were interred in the Church of England portion.
The chief mourners were:- Mr. James H. Curnick (son), Mrs. Curnick (widow), Mrs. W. Kenny and Mrs. Elford (daughters), Messrs. Frederick and Albert Ecclestone (step-sons, Mrs. F. Ecclestone and Mrs. Albert Ecclestone (stepdaughters). Numerous wreaths and floral tributes were sent. The Rev. D. Davies Moore officiated at the graveside, and the funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Arthur E. Davies & Co.
The deceased arrived in Victoria in the year 1852 [sic] and proceeded to Ballarat where he took part in the Eureka Stockade Affair, together with his father and brother, remaining there for about 10 years. He then went to New Zealand and stayed there for 20 years, being engaged chiefly in mining. Then he returned to Victoria and after nine years came to W.A. (Western Australia), where he has lived for the last 13 years. He followed his trade of carpenter for the Harbour Works for about 7 years."[15]

Children

By Honora Quigley:

  1. George Arthur Curnick b. 1863 Ballarat, Victoria, Australia[16]
  2. Albert John Curnick b. 1865[17] in New Zealand d. 1927 Melbourne, Australia
  3. Maria Mary Curnick b. 1866[18] in New Zealand
  4. Sarah Agnes Curnick b. 1868[19] in New Zealand
  5. Honora Curnick b. 1871[20] in New Zealand
  6. James Henry Curnick b. 1874[21] in New Zealand
  7. Elizabeth Caroline Curnick b. 1876[22] in New Zealand
  8. Lydia Margaret Curnick b. 1879[23] at Hokitika, New Zealand[24]
  9. Harriet May Curnick b. 1883[25] in New Zealand

Census

1851 Census of England & Wales: 30th March 1851
13 Holleyman's Row, Battersea Surrey, England

First NameLast NameRelationshipMarital StatusGenderAgeOccupationBirth Place
GeorgeCurnickHeadM(arried)Male39 SawyerBattersea, Surrey
MariaCurnickWifeM(arried)Female38-Battersea, Surrey
JamesCurnickSonU(nmarried)Male18SawyerBattersea, Surrey
Mary AnnCurnickDaughterU(nmarried)Female17-Battersea, Surrey
ArthurCurnickSonU(nmarried)Male10-Battersea, Surrey
AlbertCurnickSon-Male7ScholarBattersea, Surrey
AgnesCurnickDaughter-Female2-Battersea, Surrey
[2]

Research Notes

Note: Was at Eureka Stockade battle with brother James.

George Arthur's second wife Mary Ann died in 1915.

Sources

  1. ↑ "Birth Index of Arthur Herrington CURNICK" General Register Office Birth Index 1840 December quarter, Wandsworth Registration District Volume 4 Page 449 Mother’s Maiden Name: MACE GRO Online Birth Indexes
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "1851 England and Wales Census" Battersea Surrey, England; Class: HO107; Piece: 1577; Folio: 245; Page: 15 Original data: Census Returns of England and Wales, 1851. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1851. Image available at Ancestry.co.uk and FindMyPast Accessed 28th August 2023
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Marriage of Arthur Harrington CURNICK & Mary Ann ECCLESTONE" 1887
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Marriage of Arthur CURNICK & Heanora QUIGLEY" Copy of St. Mark?, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia Marriage register 1863 Entry No. 823
  5. ↑ "Baptism of Arthur Herrington CURNICK" St. Mary, Batteresa, Surrey, England Baptism Register entry London Metropolitan Archives, Battersea St Mary, Register of Baptism, P70/MRY2, Item 016. 1840 Pg. 156 Entry No. 1247. Image available at Ancestry.co.uk
  6. ↑ "Public Record Office Victoria Unassisted Passenger list Index (1852-1923) Record Series Number (VPRS): 947" Public Record Office Victoria
  7. ↑ "WEST COAST TIMES, ISSUE 1330, 28 DECEMBER 1869", PAGE 1 Image available at Past Papers New Zealand National Library Accessed 30th August 2023
  8. ↑ "WEST COAST TIMES, ISSUE 3290, 16 OCTOBER 1879", PAGE 1 Image available at Past Papers New Zealand National Library Accessed 30th August 2023
  9. ↑ "Death Index of Hannah [sic] CURNICK" New Zealand Death Indexes 1883 Ref: 1883/4045 (aged 45 years) Available at New Zealand Birth Deaths & marriages Online Accessed 29th August 2023
  10. ↑ "WEST COAST TIMES, ISSUE 4420, 22 SEPTEMBER 1883, PAGE 2" Image available at Past Papers New Zealand National Library Accessed 29th August 2023
  11. ↑ " Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas. : 1883 - 1928) Sat 1 Feb 1890" Pg. 2 Column 2 Image available at Trove Newspaper Archive Australia National Library Accessed 30th August 2023
  12. ↑ "WEST COAST TIMES, ISSUE 11377, 24 AUGUST 1899, PAGE 2" Image available at Past Papers New Zealand National Library Accessed 30th August 2023
  13. ↑ "The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Sat 24 Jun 1899" Pg. 5 Column 1 Image available at Trove Newspaper Archive Australia National Library Accessed 30th August 2023
  14. ↑ "Kalgoorlie Western Argus (WA : 1896 - 1916)" Tue 17 May 1910 Pg. 16. Image available at Trove Newspaper Archive
  15. ↑ "The Evening Mail (Fremantle, WA : 1905 - 1910) Fri 24 May 1907" Pg 2. Column 2 Image available at Trove Newspaper Archive Australia National Library Accessed 29th August 2023
  16. ↑ "Birth Index of George Arthur CURNICK Victoria, Australia Birth registrations 1863 Ref: 12396/1863 (Parents: Arthur CURNICK & Honora QUIGLEY) available at Births Deaths and Marriages Victoria Accessed 29th August 2023
  17. ↑ "Birth Index of Albert John CURNICK" New Zealand Birth Index Ref: 1865/19664 (Parents: Arthur and Hanora) available at New Zealand Births Deaths & marriages Online Accessed 28th August 2023
  18. ↑ "Birth Index of Maria Mary CURMICK [sic] New Zealand Birth Index Ref: 1866/23362 (Parents: Arthur and Nora) available at New Zealand Births Deaths & marriages Online Accessed 28th August 2023
  19. ↑ "Birth Index of Sarah Agnes CURNICK" New Zealand Birth Index Ref: 1868/85 (Parents: Arthur and Hohora [sic]) available at New Zealand Births Deaths & marriages Online Accessed 28th August 2023
  20. ↑ "Birth Index of Honora CURNICK" New Zealand Birth Index Ref: 1871/613 (Parents: Arthur Harrington [sic] and Honora) available at New Zealand Births Deaths & marriages Online Accessed 28th August 2023
  21. ↑ "Birth Index of James Henry CURNICK" New Zealand Birth Index Ref: 1874/36472 (Parents: Arthur and Honora) available at New Zealand Births Deaths & marriages Online Accessed 28th August 2023
  22. ↑ "Birth Index of Elizabeth Caroline CURNICK" New Zealand Birth Index Ref: 1876/8609 (Parents: Arthur and Hanorah [sic]) available at New Zealand Births Deaths & marriages Online Accessed 28th August 2023
  23. ↑ "Birth Index of Lydia Margaret CURNICK" New Zealand Birth Index Ref: 1879/2246 (Parents: Arthur and Honorah) available at New Zealand Births Deaths & marriages Online] Accessed 28th August 2023
  24. ↑ "The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Tue 10 Aug 1937" Pg. 13 Column 5 Image available at Trove Newspaper Archive Australia National Library Accessed 30th August 2023
  25. ↑ "Birth Index of Harriet May CARNICK [sic] New Zealand Birth Index Ref: 1883/17257 (Parents Arthur & Honora) available at New Zealand Births Deaths & marriages Online Accessed 28th August 2023




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George & Maria CURNICK and family on Northumbria passenger list 9th September 1852
George & Maria CURNICK and family on Northumbria passenger list 9th September 1852
Marriage of Arthur Harrington Curnick and Mary Ann Ecclestone 1887 Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
Marriage of Arthur Harrington Curnick and Mary Ann Ecclestone 1887 Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
Marriage of Arthur Harrington Curnick and Mary Ann Ecclestone 1887 Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
Marriage of Arthur Harrington Curnick and Mary Ann Ecclestone 1887 Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
Marriage of Arthur Curnick & Heanora Quigley 1863 Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
Marriage of Arthur Curnick & Heanora Quigley 1863 Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia


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