HELLIWELL, Robert & Ann

1816 – 19 August 1886
29 July 1822 – 23 February 1901

Origin Heptonstall, Yorkshire, England
Accompanying Family Wife Ann (Hannah), son Isaac & daughter Emma
First settled in North Fremantle, WA
Original Occupation Spinster/Housewife
Occupation in Australia Housewife/Mother

WILLIAM HAMMOND

Departure Port Plymouth
Arrival Year 1856

Fremantle

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Robert Helliwell & family arrived as enrolled pensioner guard for convicts, for military service. Granted 1 acre, Lot P13 North Fremantle. Army service 10 years H.E.I.C 1842 - 1852. Died Yorkshire 1886. Son & family lived on same land until late 1930's.

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Visitor Submitted Comments

  • This is my greatgrandfather. Any family around.

    Tue 4 Mar 2014

  • I think this might be my great , great,grandfather... how can I confirm this?

    Fri 27 Jan 2023

  • The son is my grandfather Robert, who emigrated to South Africa before WW11. 4 sons(late) and 1 daughter(late) were sired. Edward(late) the youngest is my Father. Sired 3Sons(Roden, Walter(me), Trevor) & 1Daughter(Lily). My children 1Daughter(Adelaide) 2 Sons(Edward & Fred)

    Sun 29 Jan 2023

  • We have a letter that we received with these exact details in south Africa, this is my grandfathers grand father. My name is Edward Frederick Shaw Helliwell

    Sun 29 Jan 2023

  • Yes there is a lot of family left around, I’m from the Abercromby branch, Robert Helliwell is my 3x great grandfather. My great grandfather Robert Ralph Abercromby married Ruby Helliwell (the granddaughter of Robert Helliwell in 1910. And we are still in Perth.

    Sun 7 Dec 2025

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