JONES, R, L & Family
2 February 1796 – 15 November 1876
28 October 1801 – 23 December 1830
Origin London, England
Accompanying Family Children - Richard, William, Louisa, Mary & Maria
First settled in Perth, WA
Original Occupation Plumber & Glazier
Occupation in Australia Hotelier, Farmer
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Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1829
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Richard, wife Louisa & 5 children arrived October 1829. Louisa (nee Goldsmith) died after giving birth to Joseph (23/12/1830). Joseph died 3 mths later. Richard (a Plumber & Glazier) did the windows on the first St George's Cathedral. He also owned land from St. George's Tce to Hay St which later sold for £8,000. The family built a house 'Southampton' in Blackwood River area. Richard, Louisa, Joseph & Mary Ann are all buried at East Perth Cemetery.
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