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WEIR, William & Katherine

1823 – 3 January 1905
1839 – 1923

Origin England & Ireland
Accompanying Family Wife Katherine (Katy) & baby daughter Mary
First settled in Perth WA
Original Occupation Soldier
Occupation in Australia Enrolled Pensioners Force/Coaching House Keeper & farmer

BELGRAVIA

Departure Port Not stated
Arrival Year 1866

Fremantle

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Came to Perth as member of the Enrolled Pension's Force. Fought in the Crimea, served in India & Ireland where he met Katherine. Resided at the Barracks, St Georges Tce. Moved to Cobb & Co Coaching house, Kojanup. Later bought land at Chokerup on the Gordon River. Nine children, one died as a baby.

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