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GRAVES, William & Martha

Born 30 November 1826
Born 19 August 1827

Origin England
Accompanying Family One daughter - Anna (rest of family born in Australia)
First settled in Perth, WA
Original Occupation Bricklayer
Occupation in Australia Shop Owner (unknown)

SABRINA

Arrival Year 1853

Fremantle

452 panel

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William was a bricklayer in England & became a shopman in Perth. He employed two T/L men 1854 & 1868 including a warehouseman. Qualified as a juror in 1860 with £150 personal estate. Went to Guildford (as clerk?) in Police Department 1865. Postmaster 1866-1873. Sec of Lodge No 5818. Produced 11 children.

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  • Fremantle 452 panel. William and Martha Graves were born in Cambridge, England. Martha Nichols was the sister of my 4x great grandfather Robert Nichols. I would love to hear from the person who registered them. Beverly.nichols@ntlworld.com

    Tue 6 Mar 2012

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