John Breed (abt. 1812 - 1895)

Born about 22 Feb 1812 in Braintree, Essex, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Sarah Ann Caroline Shortis (Vincent) Breed — married 30 Jan 1847 in Near Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 22 Jan 1895 at about age 82 in Yerong Creek, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Wagga Wagga Advertiser 31 January 1895 The funeral of the late Mr. John Breed took place at Yerong, on Tuesday 22nd instant, and was largely attended, the cortege being over a quarter of a mile long. Mr. John Breed, who at the time of his death was in his 85th year, was one of the oldest pioneers of the district, having been a resident of the neighborhood for over 40 years. By his courteous, frank and open manner he had made a large circle of friends at Yerong, and elsewhere, which is fully borne out by the large number of persons who followed the remains to their last resting place.

There is a Baptism record for John Breed born 24 Feb 1812 and Baptised at Braintree, St.Michael the Archangel, Essex. Parents were Richard & Elizabeth Breed.

John Breed, born 1812 of Essex was sentenced to 7 years in Australia for pickpocketing. He was one of 230 convicts transported on the vessel Captain Cook in May 1833. He received a Certificate of Freedom No. 41/343 in March 1841.

He married Sarah Ann Caroline Vincent in Oct 1847 at Bathurst.

WAGGA, Thursday (Dec 29, 1892). A fire broke out on Pomingalarna Run, and extended in a southerly direction. On Friday night the fire spread rapidly, and reached Mr. Ashcroft's Tootboot run. Mr. Ashcroft lost several thousands of acres of grass, and thousands of sheep were rescued with difficulty. The fire slightly abated on Sunday when it reached Mittagong, one of the largest runs on the southern line. The manager, Mr. Lissons, having got timely warning, had a number of men ready to fight the flames, the wind being from the north. The fire travelled on to the homestead of John Breed, a native of Essex, who has been a resident of the district for 41 years. He and the members of his family are heavy losers. When spoken to about the fire on Christmas Day Breed said, I am 81 years of age and am now ruined." Breed states that he has lost the gathering of a lifetime.

Sources

• NSW BDM index Year 1847 Ref V1847433 32C

NSW BDM Deaths 3124/1895 (Parents names not shown).

• https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/breed/john/25314
• Trove - Bathurst Free Press & Mining Journal. Friday Dec 30, 1892.