JONES, William Frederick
1827 – 16 February 1871
Origin North Ireland
First settled in Bunbury, WA
Original Occupation Seaman/ Ship's master
Occupation in Australia School Teacher/ Master
WILLIAM HAMMOND
Departure Port Plymouth, England
Arrival Year 1856
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William Frederick Jones is said to have been a Ship's Officer and visited WA on trading ships prior to being convicted (3809) of 'uttering a forged five pound note' in England. He was transported for 15 years. Employed by William Forrest 1861-71 as the Master of the Picton School. He married Rose Ann Briene, an Irish migrant, rearing a family of five.
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