Henry Chadwick (abt. 1846 - 1882)

Born about 1846 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom [uncertain]

Husband of Hannah Anne (Skinner) Chadwick — married 23 Jun 1869 in Eastern Hill, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia [uncertain]

Died 8 May 1882 at about age 36 in National Bank, Collingwood, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

This profile is part of the Chadwick Name Study.

NB conflicting ages in death notices and BDM deaths, two notices say aged 37, another 57, BDM deaths says 56 but probably misread by transcriber, the profile photo of him in 1869 does not appear to be a 41 year old.

Wedding. (extract from J. H. Watmuffs's diary)
Wednesday evening I spent at Mrs. Skinners a large party was assembled to do honor to the wedding of her daughter to an acquaintance of mine Henry Chadwick a clerk in the National Bank - I was not fortunate enough to see the happy pair they having gone on a wedding “tour” I met several there I was intimate with among the number Louisa Burke by far away the loveliest girl at the party I had eyes & attraction for all but more in particular for her, there was plenty to eat & to drink & plenty of food, it was nearly 4 Am next morning when I took my departure.^[1]

Family Notices (1869, June 30). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.
MARRIAGES.
CHADWICK—SKINNER.—On the 23rd inst., by licence, at St. Peter's Church, by the Rev. R. Croxton, Henry, eldest son of the late Henry Chadwick, Esq., of Manchester, to Hannah Ann, eldest daughter of F. Skinner, Esq., of Melbourne. No cards.

The Bacchus Marsh Express (Vic.) Sat 28 Jan 1882
PRESENTATION TO MR. HENRY CHADWICK.
ON Saturday afternoon last, at the Courthouse, Bacchus Marsh, a presentation was made to Mr. Henry Chadwick, who, for the past twelve years, has been local manager of the National Bank and has now been promoted to the charge of the same bank in Collingwood. About forty persons were present, and the chair was taken by the President of the Shire Council, Cr. Thomas Cain, J.P., who said he was pleased to see so many present to take part in making this presentation to their friend, Mr. Chadwick. As the illuminated address which was to be presented said about all that he could say in reference to that gentleman, he would ask Mr. Pearce, as the hon. Secretary to the Testimonial Committee, to read the address. Mr. T. G. Pearce accordingly read the address, as follows:— To Henry Chadwick, Esq., Manager of the National Bank of Australasia at Bacchus Marsh from December, 1869, till January, 1882. Dear Sir,—By this address, accompanying a testimonial subscribed for with the greatest heartiness and unanimity by the inhabitants of Bacchus Marsh and surrounding district, it is desired to express to you the high honour and respect in which you are held by the whole community of this township and neighbourhood. During the past twelve years you have occupied a position of great importance and responsibility as manager of the National Bank of Australasia here; a position which has brought you into intimate relation with most of the inhabitants, and we beg to assure you that the manner in which you have discharged all your duties has secured for you universal confidence and regard. We are happy also to remember that, as our fellow townsman, you have always manifested an enlightened and lively interest in every movement for the promotion of the public welfare. It was with unfeigned regret that we recently learned of your approaching removal from the district; but, at the same time, we offer you our sincere and united congratulations on the promotion you have deservedly received to the management of the Bank in the city of Collingwood, and we assure you that our sincere good wishes accompany you and yours to that larger and more important sphere of duty. In name of the inhabitants of Bacchus Marsh and neighbourhood, Thos. CAIN, J.P. President of Shire Council of Bacchus Marsh, January, 1882. Mr. Cains said he had much pleasure in congratulating Mr. Chadwick upon his advancement to the position of manager of the Bank in the city of Collingwood, as it showed that his efficiency was appreciated by the proprietors of the Bank, and he begged to present to him, in addition to the address, the silver tea and coffee service and salver now on the table, and also the silver fruit knives and spoons for Mrs. Chadwick. He hoped both would be spared to a ripe old age to remember their friends in Bacchus Marsh. Mr. CHADWICK said he begged to thank Mr. Cain, and all the gentlemen present, for their kindness. It was very gratifying to go away, after twelve years residence, with this valuable and handsome present as a testimony of their feelings towards him. On behalf of his wife, and for himself, he thanked them very heartily, and it would long remind them of the many friend- ships they had made in Bacchus Marsh. In twelve years the foibles and shortcomings of any man would be manifested, and he could only say that, to have been so popular among them, was a thing he might well be proud of. It had arisen from his keeping to the strict line of duty, irrespective of praise or blame, and this course, as it always did sooner or later, had brought its reward. There was a popularity which he might call spurious, where a man was popular for being a good social fellow, with no other enemy but himself. Such a popularity was bought at a very great expense. At the expense of his health, and perhaps of the interest of his famiily, and certainly of the welfare of his employers. He was happy to feel that such popularity was not of the kind he had attempted to secure. As regards the National Bank, it had its early infantile troubles, but by thorough good management it was now, after an existence of twenty-five years, in the foremost place among financial institutions, whether foreign or local, on this continent. The Bank's success was largely due to the liberal manner in which its officers had been treated. He could testify to this after eighteen years service. He was pleased to think that his successor in the Bacchus Marsh branch was a gentleman not unworthy to receive the mantle which fell from his (the speaker's) shoulders, and he asked them all to mete out to him the same consideration they had extended to him (the speaker), and thus add one more to the many favours he had received at their hands. (Applause.) Mr. LEWIN was pleased to be present at these proceedings testifying to the estimation in which Mr. Chadwick was held. It did honour to him and to the people of Bacchus Marsh, and he was much gratified to be his successor in such a neighbourbood. (Applause.) Cr. MEIKLE wished to remark that the subscribers had as much pleasure in presenting the testimonial as Mr. Chadwick had in receiving it. Rev. Hugh MACFARLANE, as one of the ministers in the district, wished to say a single word as testimony of how heartily he had assisted in this movement, which had eventuated in the successful meeting of to day. He could not but view Mr. Chadwick's departure with a feeling of sadness, although he was promoted. He had looked upon him as a model banker. The banks were not the least important of the influences which held society together, and when they are managed by a gentlemen of such integrity and unfailing courtesy as were displayed by Mr. Chadwick, it became any district to acknowledge such qualities, and he heard with satisfaction the success of this movement. It gave him another reason for feeling warm regard for and satisfaction with this district, and its people. He gave his unfeigned congratulations to one and all in this demonstration to Mr. Chadwick, and he wished, on behalf of those present, to extend a very cordial welcome to his successor. (Applause.) Mr. W. GRANT, of the Border Mill, as Treasurer, read a statement of the receipts and expenditure, as follows :—Receipts, £62 3s. 6d.; expenditure, £57; balance, £5, which he would hand to Mr. Chadwick. Mr. Chadwick said he wished to propose a vote of thanks to the chairman. It afforded him great pleasure to see Mr. Cain occupying the position, and holding office as President of the Shire. It enhanced very much the gratification with which he received their present. (Applause.) Mr. Cain thanked the company for the vote. Rev. H. MacFarlane proposed a vote of thanks to the Secretary and Treasurer for their labours. (Applause.) Mr. Grant said, as Mr. Pearce had performed the lion's share of the work, he would allow him to reply. Mr. Pearce said the work had been heartily entered into by all who took part in it, and the collectors should have been included in the vote. Mr. Chadwick invited the subscribers to the Border Inn, where a number of toasts were drunk, including the health of the President of the Shire, and the healths of Mrs. Chadwick and family; also of Mr. Chadwick's successor. Mutual compliments were exchanged, and Mr. Chadwick remarked that he could not but feel warmly attached to Bacchus Marsh as all his seven children were born in the township, and he hoped it might prosper. Mr. Lewin said he had been ???teen years in the Bank's service, and was glad to come to a little level country after being stationed for some time in the mountainous region of Blackwood. The meeting shortly afterwards broke up, and Mr. Chadwick returned to town the same evening. The address presented is a very handsome yet neat piece of work, of which Messrs. Sands & M'Dougall have reason to proud. The silver salver is of large size, very handsomely chased, and bears the following inscription— Presented, to Henry Chwdwick, Esq., by the inhabitants of Bacchus Marsh and neigbourhood, as a token of respect and esteem on his departure, after a residence of twelve years as manager of the National Bank of Australasia. 21st January, 1882." The other silver articles bore Mr. Chadwick's monogram.^[2]

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. ) Wed 10 May 1882
Deaths.
CHADWICK.—On the 8th inst., at the National Bank of Australasia, Collingwood, Henry Chadwick, in his 57th year (see death record), leaving seven children to mourn their loss, For 19 years a faithful officer of the bank ; 12 years manager at Bacchus Marsh.^[3]

CHADWICK.—On the 8th May, at the National Bank of Australasia, Collingwood, Henry Chadwick, in his 37th year.^[4]

DEATH. CHADWICK.—On the 8th inst., at the National Bank of Australasia, Collingwood, Henry, eldest son of the late Henry Chadwick, of Manchester, leaving a wife and seven young children to mourn his loss. For 19 years a faithful officer of the bank ; 12 years manager at Bacchus Marsh. Aged 37 years.^[5]

Funeral Notices The friends of the late Mr HENRY CHADWICK, of the National Bank of Australasia, Fitzroy, and late of Bacchus Marsh, are respectfully invited to follow his remains to their last resting place in the Melbourne General Cemetery. The funeral will move from his late residence, the National Bank of Australasia, corner of Smith and Webb streets, Fitzroy, THIS DAY (Wednesday, the 10th inst ) at 2 o'clock precisely WILLIAM GEORGE RAVEN, undertaker, No3 203 and 205 Smith-street, Fitzroy. ^[6]

PROBATE Henry Chadwick, L1450^[7]

3 sets of probate records at PROV

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/2B963062-F1D2-11E9-AE98-AB693D5A91B6?image=1

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/644D7AC3-F562-11E9-AE98-F718620FDEAD

https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/E7D44CD9-F1DC-11E9-AE98-9FD3C8E29AF5?image=1

Some VIC BDM references Family name: CHADWICK Given name(s): Henry Event: marriages Mother's name / Spouse's name: SKINNER, Hannah Ann Reg. year: 1869 Reg. number: 1353/1869

Family name: SKINNER Given name(s): Hannah Ann Event: marriages Mother's name / Spouse's name: CHADWICK, Henry Reg. year: 1869 Reg. number: 1353/1869

Family name: CHADWICK Given name(s): Hannah Ana Event: deaths Mother's name / Spouse's name: <Unknown Family Name>, Ann Mother's family name at birth: COOPER Father's name: <Unknown Family Name>, Skinner Fred Jno Place of birth: Place of death: Ballan Spouse at Death: <Unknown Family Name> Age at Death: 52 Reg. year: 1902 Reg. number: 12280/1902

Family name: CHADWICK Given name(s): Henry Event: deaths Mother's name / Spouse's name: <Unknown Family Name>, Fannie Mother's family name at birth: WEBSTER Father's name: <Unknown Family Name>, Hy. Place of birth: Place of death: FITZ. S. Spouse at Death: SKINNER, Hannah Anne Age at Death: 56 Reg. year: 1882 Reg. number: 5384/1882

Sources

1. ↑ J. H. Watmuff Journal, June 27th 1869
2. ↑ The Bacchus Marsh Express (Vic. : 1866 - 1943) Sat 28 Jan 1882 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/89688603
3. ↑ The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. ) Wed 10 May 1882 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11540245
4. ↑ Illustrated Australian News (Melbourne, Vic.) Sat 10 Jun 1882 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/63185615
5. ↑ THE Bacchus Marsh Express. SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1882. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/89686923
6. ↑ The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wed 10 May 1882 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11540324
7. ↑ The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954) Thu 22 Jun 1882 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/241183456