Edwin Emberlin Gilham (1828 - 1875)

Born 1828 in Alton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Sarah (Winder) Gilham — married 1852 in West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Died 1875 at about age 47 in Hotham, Victoria, Australia

Biography

Edwin Gilham was born in Hampshire, England.

Edwin Gilham migrated from England to Australia.

Edwin Emberlin Gilham, son of Thomas and Elizabeth, was born in 1828 and baptised on 15 October 1828 in Alton, Hampshire, England.

In the 1841 census Edwin (age 14) was in Normandy Street, Alton, Hampshire, England.

Edwin (Single) married Sarah Winder (Single) in 1852 in St. James, West Melbourne, in the Colony of Victoria.
Edwin and Sarah had 5 children:

1. Eleanor Jane (Gilham) McCorkell, b ~1845
2. Lydia Gilham, b. ~ 1850
3. Elizabeth Gilham, b. 1853 d. 1854
4. Elizabeth Gilham, b. 1854
5. Georgina Gilham, b. 1856
6. Elizabeth Gilham, b. 1853
7. Emily Emberlin Gilham, b. 1858
8. (unnamed Female) Gilham, b. 1860
9. Ada Harriet Gilham, b. 1862
10. Alice Elizabeth Gilham, b. 1864
11. George Edwin Gilham, b. 1867
12. Edwin Herbert Gilham, b. ~ 1868
13. Arthur Ernest Gilham, b. 1869

Edwin (Soap Merchant) died on 16 May 1875, aged 46 years, at Hotham (now known as North Melbourne), in the Colony of Victoria. His death was reported in The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 1875, May 17, p. 2

DEATHS.

GILHAM. — On the 16th May, at his late residence, Canning-street, Hotham-hill, Edwin Emberlin Gilham, after a long and painful illness.

His funeral was advised in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 1875, May 17, p. 8

Funeral Notices

The Friends of the late Mr. EDWIN E. GILHAM are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, Melboume General Cemetery, The furneral will leave his late resldence, Canning-street, Hotham-hill, to-morrow (Tuesday), at two o'clock p.m.

Edwin was buried at Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton North, Melbourne City, Victoria, Australia (plot: MGC-COE-Comp-M-No-159A).

His will and probate was advertised in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 1875, May 22, p. 8.

IN the SUPREME COURT of the COLONY of VICTORIA : In its Probate Jurisdiction -In the Will of EDWIN GILHAM, late of Canning-street, Hotham, in the Colony of Victoria, Soap and Candle Merchant, Deceased.-Notice is hereby given, that after the expiration of fourteen days from the publication hereof application will be made to this honourable Court, in its Probate jurlsdictlon, that PROBATE of the WILL of the above named Edwin Gilham, deceased, may be granted to Sarah Gilham, of Hotham aforesaid, the sole executrix named in and appointed by the said will.

Dated this 22nd day of May, A. D. 1875.

McGREGOR, RAMSAY, and BRAHE, 57 Chancery-lane, Melbourne, proctors for the said executrix.

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Sources

• Baptism: "Hampshire Baptisms"
  FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 8 September 2023)
  First name(s): Edwin Embelin; Last name: Gillam; Birth year: 1828; Baptism year: 1828; Baptism day: 15; Baptism month: Oct; Parish: Alton; County: Hampshire; Country: England; Son or daughter: Son; Father's first name(s): Thomas; Mother's first name(s): Elizabeth.

• Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
  citing Digital film/folder number: 007908523; FHL microfilm: 1041297; Record number: 155840
  FamilySearch Record: J7C6-C5T (accessed 8 September 2023)
  Name: Edwin Embrlin. Gillam; Christening Date: 15 Oct 1828; Christening Place: Alton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom; Father's Name: Thomas Gillam; Mother's Name:Elizabeth

• 1841 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1841"
  citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
  FamilySearch Record: M793-HFC (accessed 8 September 2023)
  FindMyPast Image (requires subscription)
  Name: Edwin Gilham; Census Date: 1841; Census Place: Alton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom; Residence Place: Normandy Street; Birth Date: 1827; Birth Place: Hampshire; Age: 14.

• 1841 Census: "1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
  Reference: HO107; Piece number: 381; Page: 12; Schedule: 333
  FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 8 September 2023)
  First name(s): Edwin; Last name: Gilham; Sex: Male; Age: 14; Birth year: 1827; Birth county: Hampshire; Birth county as transcribed: HAMPSHIRE; Birth place other: England; Full address: Normandy Street, Alton, Hampshire, England; Street: Normandy Street; Parish or township: Alton; County: Hampshire; Country: England; Registration district: Alton; Sub district: Alton; Family member first name(s): William, Maria, John, Edward, Sarah, Elizabeth, Jane, Christopher, Daniel, Adam; Family member last name: Deane, Goodman, Palmer, Castle, Gilham, Wilkinson, Cook, Curtis, Satchell, Head, Jarvise; Book number: 4; Folio number: 9.

• Marriage: "Australia Marriages, 1810-1980"
  citing Digital film/folder number: 007715144; FHL microfilm: 993777; Record number: 234; Packet letter: H
  FamilySearch Record: XTZ9-PBH (accessed 8 September 2023)
  Name: Edward Gilham; Marital Status: Single; Marriage Date: 1852; Marriage Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Source Reference: Items 1-5; Spouse's Name: Sarah Winder

• Marriage: Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Family name: GILHAM; Given name(s): Edwin; Event: marriages; Spouse's name: WINDER, Sarah; Reg. year: 1852; Reg. number: 6136/1852

• Death: Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, Family name: GILHAM; Given name(s): Edwin Emberline; Event: deaths; Mother's name: Elizabeth; Father's name: Thomas; Place of birth: ALTO; Place of death:  ; Spouse at Death: WINDER, Sarah; Age at Death: 46; Reg. year: 1875; Reg. number: 7550/1875

• Death Notice: TROVE; Family Notices (1875, May 17). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 2. Retrieved September 8, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202131258

• Funeral Notice: TROVE; Family Notices (1875, May 17). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 8. Retrieved September 8, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11517134

• Will and Probate: TROVE; Advertising (1875, May 22). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 8. Retrieved September 8, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11517399

• Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
  Find A Grave: Memorial #195628241 (accessed 8 September 2023)
  Memorial page for Edwin Emberlin Gilham (25 Jul 1828-16 May 1875), citing Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton North, Melbourne City, Victoria, Australia (plot: MGC-COE-Comp-M-No-159A).

• Probate: "Victoria Wills & Probate"
  FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 8 September 2023)
  First name(s): Edwin; Sex: Male; Last name: Gilham; Occupation: Soap merchant; Residence: Hotham; State: Victoria; Country: Australia; Nature of grant: Probate; Death date: 16 May 1875; Grant date: 10 Jun 1875; To whom committed: Sarah Gilham; File number: 13/112; Order link: VPRS 28/P0, unit 153.

• Probate: "Australia, Victoria, Index to Probate Registers, 1841-1989"
  citing Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, series 13, record 112, Public Record Office, Victoria; FamilySearch digital folder 004104463
  FamilySearch Record: JVQW-R2F (accessed 8 September 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: S3HT-63KS-Z26 Image number 49
  Name: Edwin Gilham; Occupation: Soap merchant; Probate Date: 10 Jun 1875; Probate Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Death Date: 16 May 1875; Event Type: Probate; Event Century: 18; Source Grant Type: Probate; Source Record Nbr: 112; Source Series Nbr: 13; Source Volume Begin Year: 1853; Source Volume End Year: 1888; To Whom Given Name: Sarah Gilham.

• Probate: "Australia, Victoria, Index to Probate Registers, 1841-1989"
  citing Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, series 13, record 112, Public Record Office, Victoria; FamilySearch digital folder 004104463
  FamilySearch Record: JVQW-R2F (accessed 8 September 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: S3HT-63KS-Z26 Image number 49
  Name: Edwin Gilham; Occupation: Soap merchant; Probate Date: 10 Jun 1875; Probate Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Death Date: 16 May 1875; Event Type: Probate; Event Century: 18; Source Grant Type: Probate; Source Record Nbr: 112; Source Series Nbr: 13; Source Volume Begin Year: 1853; Source Volume End Year: 1888; To Whom Given Name: Sarah Gilham.