George Hanham (1836 - 1908)

Born 11 Jan 1836 in Blackford, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Anne (Bryson) Hanham — married 14 Aug 1872 (to 26 Oct 1908) in Carlton, Victoria, Australia

Descendants

Died 26 Oct 1908 at age 72 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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George Hanham was born in the Village of Blackford, Somerset, England.

Biography

George was born on the 11 January 1836 in the Village of Blackford, 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of the Town of Wincanton, and north of the Village of Milborne Port, in the Parish of Blackford in South Somerset, England. He is the son of Charles Hanham and Susannah "Susan" Babstock. It was noted in a family diary that George could neither read or write and so Annie organised the business details.

Baptism

His baptism took place on the 14 February 1836 at the Parish Church of Saint Michael, in the Village of Blackford, 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of the Town of Wincanton, and north of the Village of Milborne Port, in the Parish of Blackford in South Somerset, England^[1].

Immigration

At the age of 16 years, he immigrated to Australia aboard the vessel "SS Great Britain", leaving the Port of Liverpool, on the river Mersey, in Lancashire, England on the 21 August 1852. He is travelling with Mr James (Hanham) and his wife, possibly relatives of his. They arrive in Port Phillip Bay, City of Melborne, Victoria, Australia on 12 November 1852^[2].

Shipping Notice

• 1852 'STEAM-SHIP GREAT BRITAIN.', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 13 November, p. 4.
• STEAM-SHIP GREAT BRITAIN. At Sea, 18th September, 1852. Statement connected with the above vessel, and the cause of her returning from latitude 24° 43' S, longitude 10° 06' E, to St Helena, for the purpose of procuring a fresh supply of coal. We set sail on 21st August, 1852, from Liverpool....^[3].

Marriage

On the 14 August 1872, George (Hanham/Hannam) marries Anne "Annie" (Bryson at Alton Cottage, Elgin Street, Carlton, City of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia^[4].

Children

1. Susan Babstock (15 November 1873 in Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria)
2. George (7 May 1875---8 March 1876)
3. William (7 May 1875---16 March 1876)
4. Annie Bryson (31 March 1877)
5. Mary Ethel (21 April 1880)
6. George Alexander (17 August 1882)
7. Nellie Victoria (26 August 1887)

Marriage Notice

• 1872 'Family Notices', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 17 August, p. 4.
• MARRIAGES. HANHAM — BRYSON. — On the 14th inst., at Alton-cottage, Carlton, Melbourne, by the Rev. David Chapman, George, youngest son of the late Charles Hanham, Somersetshire, England, to Annie, youngest daughter of Alexander Bryson, farmer, formerly of Mearns Castle, now of Glasgow, Scotland^[5].

Residence

We find George, on the night of the Census Record of 1841, living with his parents Charles (Hanham) and Susannah "Susan" (Babstock); siblings Joseph and Mary (Hanham) and Agricultural Labourer George (Whiteman) at Blackford Street, in the Village of Blackford, near Wincanton, Wincanton District, Somerset, England^[6]. However, by 1851, he has lost his mother Susannah "Susan" (Babstock) and is living with his widower father, Charles (Hanham) and siblings Mary and Elizabeth (Hanham) at Mead Cottages, in the Village of Blackford, Wincanton District, Somerset, England^[7]. In 1903, George (Hanham) has married Anne "Annie" (Bryson) and the couple live with their children Annie Bryson, Mary Ethel and Susan Babstock (Hanham) at 948 Lygon Street, North Carlton, City of Melbourne, Carlton North Subdivision, Northern Melbourne Division, Victoria, Australia^[8].

Occupation

In the Census of 1841, George's occupation was recorded as being an Agricultural Labourer but with his emigration to Australia, he initially worked in Moorabbin, in the City of Melbourne, taking farm produce to the Victoria Markets. Then, using bullocks, then horses, he ended up with many carriages when he started to transport supplies to the gold fields in central Victoria. However, by the time of his death, George was described as a "Gentleman".

Death/Burial

George (Hanham) passes away on the 26 October 1908 at his residence, "Summer Hill" 948 Lygon-street, North Carlton, in the City of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He was 72 years old at the time and the cause of death will be recorded on the Death Certificate^[9]. His burial takes place on the 27 October 1908 at the Melbourne General Cemetery, College Crescent, Parkville, City of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The location of his grave is at MGC-WES-Comp-H-No-40^[10].

Will/Probate

It is noted in his Will dated 18 June 1908 that George and Annie had amassed 13 properties, mostly in Carlton. His Probate takes place at the Supreme Court of Victoria, in the City of Melbourne on the 28 May 1909 and is granted to Beneficiary, Annie (Hanham), the widow^[11].

Death Notice

• 1908 'Family Notices', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 27 October, p. 1.
• DEATHS. HANHAM.—On the 26th October, at his residence, "Summer Hill" 948 Lygon-street, North Carlton, George, the dearly beloved husband of Annie Hanham, and loved father of Mrs. A. McNair, Ivanhoe; Mrs. A. Carlyle, Fitzroy; Mrs. J. McNeil, Sydney; Mr. George A. and Nellie Hanham; aged 73 years. A colonist of 56 years. (No flowers by request)^[12].

Funeral Notice

• 1908 'Advertising', The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 27 October, p. 10.
• HANHAM.—The Friends of the late Mr. GEORGE HANHAM are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Melbourne General Cemetery: The funeral will move from his residence, "Summer Hill", 948 Lygon-street, North Carlton, THIS DAY (Tuesday), 27th, at 4 o'clock punctually. WILLIAM GEORGE APPS, Undertaker, Fitzroy and Moor streets, Fitzroy. Telephone 1045^[13].

Memorial Inscription

• In Loving Memory of George HANHAM The Beloved Husband of ANNIE HANHAM Who Died at North Carlton 26 Oct 1908; Aged 72 years; Also Annie Beloved Wife of Above Died 30 Aug 1924; Aged 78 years; Also Their Twins GEORGEWho Died 8 Mar 1876; Aged 9 Months 3 Weeks and WILLIAM Who Died 16 Mar 1876; Aged 10 Months. In Loving Memory of ANNIE BRYSON dearly beloved wife of ARTHUR CARLYLE Who Departed This Life 31 Aug 1937; Aged 60 Years and ARTHUR ALEXANDER REID CARLYLE Loved Husband of Above Died 28 Jul 1945; Aged 71 Years^[14].

Sources

1. ↑ Source: Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1914 (Somerset Heritage Service Taunton & Ancestry.com Operations); Reference: (Baptism Year-1836); Registration Parish: Blackford; County: Somerset; Archive Reference Number: D\P\blac/2/1/6; Year Range: 1813-1914; Record number: 153; Page number: 20
2. ↑ Source: Unassisted Passengers Lists 1852-1923 (Public Record Office Victoria, Melbourne (PROV)); Reference: Record Series Number: VPRS 947; Arrival Year: 1852; Month: November; Record Link: https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/passenger-records-and-immigration/unassisted-passenger-lists
3. ↑ Source: TROVE Digitised Newspapers (The National Library of Australia, Canberra); Original Record Link: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255612640
4. ↑ Source: Family History Search Marriages (Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Melbourne); Reference: (Marriage Year); Event Place: Carlton; Registration Details: 3040 / 1872
5. ↑ Source: TROVE Digitised Newspapers (National Library of Australia, Canberra); Reference: (Marriage Year-1872); Record Link: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5837121
6. ↑ Source: 1841 England Census (The National Archives of the UK, Kew (TNA); FindMyPast, Brightsolid Online Publishing Ltd); Reference: Registration District: Wincanton; County: Somerset; Sub District: Wincanton; Archive reference number HO107; Piece number: 964; Book number: 2; Folio number: 5; Page number: 14; Schedule: 186
7. ↑ Source: 1851 England Census (The National Archives of the UK, Kew (TNA); FindMyPast, Brightsolid Online Publishing Ltd); Reference: Registration District: Wincanton; County: Somerset; Sub District: Wincanton; Enumeration District: 11 & 12; Archive reference number HO107; Piece number: 1931; Folio number: 613; Page number: 19; Schedule: 20
8. ↑ Source: Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 (Ancestry.com Operations & Australian Electoral Commission, Canberra); Reference: Subdivision: Carlton North; Division: Northern Melbourne; Record Nos. 1654 (Annie); 1655 (Annie Bryson); 1656 (George); 1657 (Mary Ethel) & 1658 (Susan Babstock); Page number: 23
9. ↑ Source: Family History Search Deaths (Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Melbourne); Reference: (Death Year-1908); Registration Place: Carlton North; Registration Details: 12996 / 1908
10. ↑ Source: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/204238906/george-hanham: accessed 9 April 2023), memorial page for George Hanham (11 Jan 1836–27 Oct 1908), Find a Grave Memorial ID 204238906, citing Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton North, Melbourne City, Victoria, Australia; Maintained by Tony M. (contributor 48299134)
11. ↑ Source: Victoria Wills & Probate (Public Record Office Victoria, Melbourne (PROV)): Record Links: https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/99E6FF79-F542-11E9-AE98-A52745C0D7B1?image=1 & https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/FB3416E5-F224-11E9-AE98-0540E893CBE1?image=1
12. ↑ Source: TROVE Digitised Newspapers (National Library of Australia, Canberra); Reference: (Death Year-1908); Record Link: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10164496
13. ↑ Source: TROVE Digitised Newspapers (National Library of Australia, Canberra); Reference: (Death Year-1908); Record Link: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202182256
14. ↑ Source: Victoria, Australia, Cemetery Records and Headstone Transcriptions, 1844-1997 (Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc., Melbourne & Ancestry.com Operations)