Francis Chalwell (abt. 1835 - 1908)

Born about 1835 in St Austell, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Mary Ann (Brown) Chalwell — married 11 Nov 1856 in St Austell, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 15 Sep 1908 at about age 73 in Hastings, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Francis CHALWELL was born about 1835 in St Austell, Cornwall, England. His father was Samuel CHALWELL (listed on marriage certificate) and Jane METHERELL.

1851, 16 year old, Copper Miner, Francis CHALWELL (listed on record as CHARWELL) was living in Tywardreath, Cornwall, England with his uncle, Thomas METHERAL (44, Copper Mine Labourer) and sister/cousin? Maria SNELL (23, Housekeeper) ^[1]

Mary Ann BROWN and Francis CHALWELL were married on 11 November 1856 in St. Austell, Cornwall, England^[2].

The ship Confiance set sail from Plymouth, England on 5 August 1858 with Francis (age 23, Miner) and Mary (23) CHALWELL among the passengers and arrived in Port Adelaide, Colony of South Australia on 27 November 1858^[3][4][5].

Sometime between 1859 and 1861 (children's births) Francis and Mary Ann moved to Colony of Victoria settling in the Wandiligong and later Tyabb areas.

Their children included:

Mary Frances CHALWELL 1857-1858

Jonathan CHALWELL 1859-1859

William CHALWELL 1861-1936

Mary Anne CHALWELL 1863-1864

Jane CHALWELL 1865-1866

Francis CHALWELL 1868-1905

Samuel CHALWELL 1869-1953

Elizabeth Ann CHALWELL 1872-1936

Mary Jane CHALWELL 1874-1947

Florence CHALWELL 1876-1947

He passed away on 15 September 1908 in Hastings, Victoria, Australia^[6] and was buried at the Tyabb Cemetery, Hastings, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Victoria, Australia^[7].

Obituary 19 Sep 1908^[8]

...It is with regret that we have to record the painfully sudden death of Hr F. Chalwell. The old gentleman was (to all appearances) in good health up till Tuesday afternoon, when the event we are recording took place, The first intimation of any thing wrong was noticed by Mrs Sam Chalwell, who, hearing her name called, saw the deceased staggering towards her house. She went to his assistance, and placed him on her own bed, where he seemed to rally. The end was not far off, however, for after mentioning that he had passed a good night, and had a hearty breakfast and dinner, he turned on his side and expired. His wife was away from home at the time, visiting some relatives, therefore the shock to her was somewhat more painful than if she had been in attendance. Mr Chalwell was an old resident of this district, and was well liked by all who knew him. He leaves a grown-up family, all married, who share with their mother the profound sympathy and respect of the district. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon and was well attended, showing the respect in which the deceased gentleman was held.

Sources

1. ↑ England and Wales Census, 1851. Name: Francis Charwell; Event Type: Census; Event Date: 1851; Event Place: Tywardreath, Cornwall, England; Registration District: St Austell; Sex: Male; Age: 16; Marital Status: Unmarried; Occupation: Copper Miner; Birth Year (Estimated): 1835; Birthplace: St Austle, Cornwall; Relationship to Head of Household: Nephew; Page Number: 5; Registration Number: HO107; Piece/Folio: 1906 / 127; Affiliate Record Type: Household; Affiliate Image Identifier: http://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBC/1851/4277064/00250&parentid=GBC/1851/0009449620.

   Household Role Sex Age Birthplace

   Thomas Metheral Head Male 44 St Austle, Cornwall

   Maria Snell Niece Female 23 St Austle, Cornwall

   Francis Charwell Nephew Male 16 St Austle, Cornwall

   "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SG2P-MT9 : 9 November 2019), Francis Charwell in household of Thomas Metheral, Tywardreath, Cornwall, England; citing Tywardreath, Cornwall, England, p. 5, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
2. ↑ England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005. Name Francis Chalwell; Marriage Date 1856; Marriage Place St. Austell, Cornwall, England; Event Type Marriage; Registration District St. Austell; Page 260; Volume 5C; Affiliate Line Number 30; Registration Quarter Oct-Nov-Dec; Registration Year 1856; Possible Spouse Mary Ann Brown. "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DQG-DRR : 13 December 2014), Francis Chalwell, 1856; from "England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1856, quarter 4, vol. 5C, p. 260, St. Austell, Cornwall, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
3. ↑ The Ships List: Transcribed and submitted to TheShipsList by Robert Janmaat, Adelaide. Ship: Confiance; Departed: Plymouth, England, 6 Aug 1858; Arrived: Port Adelaide, Colony of South Australia, 27 Nov 1858. http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/confiance1858.shtml

   Chalwell Francis 23 Miner 254/2 St. Austell, Cornwall

   Chalwell Mary Ann (Brown) 23

4. ↑ Ship Arrival: SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE (1858, November 29). South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900), p. 2. Retrieved March 10, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49783867
5. ↑ Voyage Details: THE CONFIANCE. (1858, November 29). South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900), p. 2. Retrieved March 10, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49783879
6. ↑ Birth, Deaths and Marriages, Victoria Online Registry. Event: deaths; Registration number 9903 / 1908; Family name: CHALWELL; Given name(s) Francis; Place of event: Hastings, Australia; Mother's name Unknown; Father's Name: Unknown. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history
7. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232259877/frances-chalwell : accessed 10 March 2022), memorial page for Frances Chalwell (unknown–15 Sep 1908), Find a Grave Memorial ID 232259877, citing Tyabb Cemetery, Hastings, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Victoria, Australia ; Maintained by Lois Gibson (contributor 50041188).
8. ↑ TYABB. (1908, September 19). Mornington and Dromana Standard (Vic. : 1908 - 1911), p. 2 (MORNING.). Retrieved March 10, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70085309