Ambrose Blackford
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Ambrose Brawn Blackford (1803 - 1888)

Ambrose Brawn "Brawn" Blackford
Born in Shoreditch, London, England, United Kingdommap
Son of and
Brother of
Husband of — married 5 May 1838 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australiamap
Descendants descendants
Father of , , , , , , and
Died at age 85 in Cooranbong, New South Wales, Australiamap
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Biography

Birth
Ambrose Blackford was born in 1803 at Shoreditch, London, England, United Kingdom.

Ambrose Brown Blackford was baptised 15 October 1809 - Saint Leonards, Shoreditch, London, England [1]

Convict
Ambrose Blackford was convicted at Middlesex Gaol Delivery and sentenced to transportation for life to the colony of New South Wales. On 04 March 1828,he departed England on board the 'Phoenix' arrived at the colony of New South Wales 04 July 1828. [2]

Marriage
Ambrose Blackford married Winifred Cudmore in 1838 at Sydney, New South Wales. [3]

Children

  1. John Blackford (1839-1906)
  2. Winifred Blackford (1840-)
  3. Ambrose Brown Blackford (<1844>-1882)
  4. Margaret Blackford (1849-)
  5. James Blackford (1851-1902)
  6. Agnes Blackford (1853-)
  7. Catherine Blackford (1855-)
  8. Mary Blackford (?-1861)

Death
Ambrose Blanchford age 85, passed away 30 June 1888 at Cooranbong, New South Wales, Australia. [4]

Obituary
"News in a Nutshell." The Week (Brisbane, Qld. : 1876 - 1934) 14 July 1888: page 8
Ambrose Blackford, aged 85 years, died suddenly on Saturday morning at his residence, Cooranbong. He has been in the district over 50 years, being one of the first settlers at Gosford. [5]

Transcripts

  • NSW Marriage Certificate 428/1838

428 Vol 126 | Ambrose BLACKFORD Brisbane Water not stated | Winifred CUDMORE Sydney not stated | 5th May 1838 St Mary's Cathedral not stated | Minister H G GREGORY | Witnesses: Charles EVANS of Sydney, Mary MAHONEY of Sydney

  • NSW Death Certificate 14211/1888

30th June 1888 Cooranbong | Ambrose BLACKFORD farmer | Male 85 years | Natural causes | Father: Ambrose BLACKFORD baker, not known | Informant: John BLACKFORD son Cooranbong | Buried: 2nd July 1888 Catholic Cemetery Cooranbong | Born: England 50 years in NSW | Marriage: Sydney 35 yo Winifred CUDMORE | Children: John 49, Winifred 47, Adolphus 45, Margaret 38, James 35, Agnes 33, Catherine 31, one male and one female deceased.

Research Note

I have changed the year of death from 1882 to 1888. Refer to Research Notes below

Death: NSW, Australia BDM Index Name: BLACKFORD AMBROSE | Reg. No. 14211/1888 | Father: AMBROSE| DIED BRISBANE WATERS | Reg. GOSFORD, NSW, Australia
Obituary
"News in a Nutshell." The Week (Brisbane, Qld. : 1876 - 1934) 14 July 1888: page 8
Ambrose Blackford, aged 85 years, died suddenly on Saturday morning at his residence, Cooranbong. He has been in the district over 50 years, being one of the first settlers at Gosford. [6]
Burial Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158328714/ambrose-blackford: accessed 06 May 2023), memorial page for Ambrose Blackford (1803–30 Jun 1888), Find a Grave Memorial ID 158328714, citing St. Patrick's and St. Brigid's Cemetery, Cooranbong, Lake Macquarie City, New South Wales, Australia; Maintained by Stombell (contributor 48335209).
Newspaper Report which names Ambrose Blackford Snr. and Ambrose Blackford Jnr.
"No title" Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW : 1859 - 1889) 2 January 1866: page 4
CHARGE of CATTLE-STEALING. —Ambrose Blackford, senior, Ambrose Blackford, junior, and Adolphus Blackford (father and sons) were on Friday brought up, on remand, at the East Maitland police court, charged with stealing four head of cattle, the property of Mr. Brunker. Mr. Mullen appeared for the prisoners. The evidence previously given was to the effect that four head of cattle had been lost by Mr. Brunker out of a paddock on the Mount Vincent road, on Saturday, the 2nd instant. .... [7]

The death in 1882 appears for be for the son of Ambrose Blackford and Winifred (Cudmore) Blackford

Death: NSW, Australia BDM Index Name: BLACKFORD AMBROSE B| Reg. No. 12523/1882| Father: AMBROSE B| Mother: WINIFRED| Reg. GOSFORD, NSW, Australia
Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893), Saturday 13 May 1882, page 4
DISTRICT NEWS.
[FROM VARIOUS CORRESPONDENTS ]
OBITUARY.— It is my painful duty to have to record the death of a young man, by the name of Ambrose Blackford, which took place at his father's residence, Cooranbong, on last Sunday morning. He came from Sydney, where his wife and family resides, a few weeks ago, in order to recruit his failing health, but alas, cruel death ne'er permitted him to return. Well might he have said on his arrival here " Father I've come home to die." An inquest on his remains, was held on Monday morning by Mr. Reeves P.M., but I have not ascertained the verdict recorded. I believe he was ailing from Rheumatic Fever, and lung disease. He was interred in the Roman Catholic Necropolis on Monday afternoon. His funeral was attended by upwards of a hundred persons. He leaves a large number of relatives to mourn their loss. Requiescat in pace. [8]

Research Note added by Darcy-578 07:51, 6 May 2023 (UTC)

Sources

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  1. ↑ Parish Register Abstract, Parish of Saint Leonards, Shoreditch, at FindMyPast.co.uk, s/o John and Margaret. aged 6
  2. ↑ Convict Convict Records Ambrose Blackford, one of 190 convicts transported on the Phoenix, 04 March 1828
  3. ↑ Marriage NSW, Australia BDM Index Reg. No. 428/1838 V1838428 126| BLACKFORD AMBROSE| married| CUDMORE WINIFRED| Reg. LD district=St Mary's RC Church, Sydney, NSW, Australia
  4. ↑ Death NSW, Australia BDM Index Name: BLACKFORD AMBROSE | Reg. No. 14211/1888 | Father: AMBROSE| DIED BRISBANE WATERS | Reg. GOSFORD, NSW, Australia
  5. ↑ News in a Nutshell. (1888, July 14). The Week (Brisbane, Qld. : 1876 - 1934), p. 8. Retrieved May 6, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article183934603
  6. ↑ News in a Nutshell. (1888, July 14). The Week (Brisbane, Qld. : 1876 - 1934), p. 8. Retrieved May 6, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article183934603
  7. ↑ No title (1866, January 2). Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW : 1859 - 1889), p. 4. Retrieved May 6, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article63663441
  8. ↑ DISTRICT NEWS. (1882, May 13). The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893), p. 4. Retrieved May 6, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article851805

see also:

  • Convict: Convict Records Ambrose Blackford, one of 190 convicts transported on the Phoenix, 04 March 1828
Convicted at: Middlesex Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: Life
Ship: Phoenix
Departure date: 4th March, 1828
Arrival date: 14th July, 1828
Place of arrival New South Wales
Passenger manifest Travelled with 190 other convicts
Item: 10520

Surname: Blackford First Name: Ambrose Ship: - Date: 1841 Place: Cockle Creek Source: 1841 Census Index Details: Cockle Creek, Brisbane Water, 1

Item: 137000

Surname: Blackford First Name: Ambrose Ship: - Date: 1862 18 September Place: Gosford Source: MM Details: On Return showing the number of Licenses to cut Timber on Crown Lands issued for the half year ending 30th June 1862

Item: 140985

Surname: Blackford First Name: Ambrose Ship: - Date: 1866 26 April Place: West Maitland Source: SMH Details: Ambrose Blackford and his two sons charged wit hcattle stealing. The sons were found guilty

Item: 140986

Surname: Blackford First Name: Ambrose Ship: - Date: 1860 17 January Place: Koorumbung Wharf, Brisbane Water Source: MM Details: 25 pound reward offered for information leading to arrest of person who set fire to 70,000 shingles deposited on the Koorumbung wharf by Ambrose Blackford

Item: 140994

Surname: Blackford First Name: Ambrose Ship: - Date: 1882 13 May Place: Cooranbong Source: MM Details: Obituary. Young man from Sydney. Died at his father's residence at Cooranbong. Had been ailing from rheumatic fever and lung disease

Item: 140995

Surname: Blackford First Name: Ambrose Ship: - Date: 1857 24 January Place: Northumberland Source: MM Details: Title Deeds. 10 acres and 1 perch

Item: 142296

Surname: Blackford First Name: Ambrose Ship: - Date: 1867 Place: Cooranbong Source: Bailliers Official Postal Directory p. 91 Details: Farmer

Item: 27812

Surname: Blackford First Name: Ambrose Ship: Phoenix 1828 Date: 1837 Place: Brisbane Water Source: GRC Details: Assigned to William Spears

Item: 40355

Surname: Blackford First Name: Ambrose Ship: Phoenix 1828 Date: 1836 27 August Place: Brisbane Water Source: SG Details: Obtained ticket of leave

Item: 155327

Surname: Blackford First Name: Ambrose Ship: Phoenix 1828 Date: 1828 July Place: - Source: AO NSW Convict Indent Fiche No. 669 Details: Age 23. Reads and writes. Labourer from Bermondsay. Tried in London 13 October 1827 and sentenced to transportation for life for stealing a hat. Assigned to Sir John Jamieson at Regentville on arrival

Item: 163839

Surname: Blackford First Name: Ambrose Ship: Phoenix 1828 Date: 26 March 1838 Place: Sydney Source: Application to Marry Details: Ambrose Blackford aged 31 arrived per 'Phoenix', application to marry Winifred Cudmore aged 22 arrived free per 'Canton

Item: 140990

Surname: Blackford First Name: Ambrose junior and Adolphus Ship: - Date: 1866 30 April Place: - Source: SMH Details: Sentenced to 7 years hard labour on the roads for cattle stealing

Item: 140989

Surname: Blackford First Name: Ambrose, senior & junior + Adolphus Ship: - Date: 1866 7 April Place: Maitland Circuit Court Source: MM Details: To be tried for cattle stealing





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