HANNAH, Richard & Martha
16 May 1883 – 28 December 1953
12 November 1884 – 23 May 1943
Origin Workington Cumberland England
Accompanying Family Ethel, Richard & Sarah Hanna. George, Jane & Florrie Merryman
First settled in Gingin WA
Original Occupation Foundry worker
Occupation in Australia Boiler maker - WAGR
ORONTES
Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1912
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The majority of Richard Hannah's descendants today are lucky to be here as Richard nearly drowned at Gingin a few weeks after his arrival in WA He was underwater for 5 minutes before being rescued and was unconscious for a day. Thankfully he went on to father 6 more children.
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