Arrived on the Triumph from New Zealand to Derby via Sydney and Darwin to the Kimberley gold rush in 1886. He signed a petition protesting against the quarantine of ships in Derby for the case of scarlatina.
PURVIS, John
(1833-13/04/1853).
John was in Bunbury.
PURNELL, Reverend Robert Hughes Wilkinson
(1848-08/08/1920).
He arrived 14/01/1880 on the Daylight from London with Annie. Anglican chaplain in Bunbury from 1880 to 1889, serving at Bridgetown, Busselton, Brunswick and Harvey. He returned to England 1889 to become a diocesan missionary at Gloucester. Degree at Oxford University.
PURDIE, Charles McMillan
Married Helena Jane Scott baptised in Bunbury 02/1867, Daughter of Robert and Jane.
PRYOR, Jeremiah
(1833). Arrived on the 28/12/1863 on the Lord Dalhousie. Jeremiah was a Bunbury tailor in 1868. In 1877 signed a petition regarding discrimination against expirees.
PROSSER, Wallace
(1853-07/07/1922).
He was born in England. Wallace was the son of Thomas and Marianne. He arrived on the 14/10/1854 on the Esmeralda. Married Isabella Marion Scott (11/05/1858-04/03/1948) around 1879 in Bunbury. Daughter of John and Catherine of Bunbury. Children were Ethel (1879), Edith (1881), Katherine (1883), Marion (1885), Emily Georgina (1887), Alexander (1891), Elsie (1893), Agnes, Minna (1897), Sylvia (1895), Rita (1899), Phyllis (1902). Wallace was a bootmaker in Kojonup in 1876 and Bunbury from 1879 to 1889. Northampton and York Tanner. Assisted in the capture of Bobbinet, the Aboriginal who killed William Archibald Armstrong in 1875.
PROSSER, Thomas
(1830). He arrived on the 14/10/1854 on the Esmeralda with his wife and family. He married Marianne Pearson (01/1831-05/06/1909) in the United Kingdom. Children were Ellen (1852), Wallace (1853-1922) born in England, Jessie, William died 1863, Henry, Anne, Thomas (1863-1946), Benjamin (1867-1905) born in Albany, Robert (1869-1939), Alfred (1872). Thomas was a plasterer by trade, later worked as a shoemaker in Albany. In 1868 bought a town lot and employed four ticket of leave men from 1866 to 1872. He went to Kojonup and Bunbury.
PROSSER, Robert
(1869-11/1939).
He was the son of Thomas and Marianne. He married Amelia Gibson born around 1874 on 01/02/1892, daughter of William and Amelia. Children Maria Amelia baptised in 1893, William Thomas (1894), Robert Henry (1896), Reginald WaIter (1897), Ernest, Annie Laura (1900). George Frederick (1903), WaIter, Matthew. Hazel Elizabeth (1909-1910), Myrtle. Robert worked in his father's factory, later became a labourer and tanner. He lived in Fielder St, South Bunbury.
PROSSER, Henry
He was the son of Thomas and Marianne, married Rosina North (1862-1938) in 1881. Daughter of Daniel and Eliza. Children were Herbert baptised in 1884, Frederick Charles baptised in 1885, Theodore baptised in 1887, Thomas Daniel baptised in 1890, Geoffrey baptised in 1892, Ethel May (1895), Cecil Henry baptised in 1897, Leslie Roy (1901). Henry was a bootmaker in Bunbury, in partnership with brother WaIter established a tannery and later opened General Stores, managed by son Charles.
PROSSER, Benjamin
(08/03/1867-10.1905).
He was born in Albany and died in Bunbury. He was the son of Thomas and Marianne. In 1885 married Selina Scott, born in Bunbury (21/07/1869-30/06/1969). Daughter of John and Catherine. Children were Ellen (1886- 1969) died in Northam, Muriel (1889-1911) died in Bunbury, Daisy (1892-1950). Benjamin worked in a flour mill in Bunbury. His religion was Methodist. He was a member of The Church of England.
PROPERJOHN, William Joshua
(30/03/1869-22/07/1936).
He was born in Capel and died in Maylands. William was the son of Charles Daniel and Margaret. First marriage Ellen Woodrow (28/10/1868-07/08/1909), born in Bunbury, died in Coolgardie, in Karridale on 28/04/1890. Daughter of Josiah and Mary Ann. Second marriage Clare Morris died 19/01/1959 in Perth, married in Melbourne on the 04/09/1918. Children to first marriage were William George baptised in 1890, Wesley Charles (1891-1895), Edward Jonah baptised in 1893, Alice Gladys baptised in 1895, Lily (1898), Clarence (1904). Children to second marriage were Edmund, Francis, Kever died in World war I. William commenced work in timber mills in the South West for thirteen years. He was appointed Technical Officer of Saw Hill, Pemberton. In 1924 launched his Australian Lumber Co. in Perth, sold in 1926 (later registered as Alco). In 1935 had half share in Haylands Hotel. Education at Capel. He was a member of The Church of England.
PROPERJOHN, Thomas Edward
(03/09/1849-14/01/1875).
He was born in Bunbury, the son of Charles and Elizabeth. In 1874 joined the Police Force. He was posted in the North and died soon after.
PROPERJOHN, Charles Edward
(15/03/1867-10/10/1943).
He was born in Capel and died in Bunbury, son of Charles Daniel and Margaret. He married 04/01/1888 (Bunbury Congreg) Catherine Amelia Scott (23/05/1867-06/07/1964). Daughter of John Scott and Catherine. Children were Allen Edward, Wesley (1891), Sylvia Zoe, Gladys Amelia, Arthur Claude. Lincoln Scott, Redvers Roberts. Rebecca Edna, Doris Enid, Dulcie Minna (1906-1945), Phyllis Ina, Verna Lily. Worked at Robert Forrest'sForrest's Koombana Flour Mill for around 50 years, first as a mechanic, then as a foreman. Held No. 13 Engine Driver'sDriver's Ticket 11/07/1905. Owned 10 acres part of Wellington Loc 41 and Lot 11. House and land In Stirling St, Bunbury. Educated at Capel. He was a member of the Church of England.
PROPERJORN, Charles Daniel
(1828-15/12/1911).
Born in England died in Bunbury, arrived 18/03/1841 on the Parkfield with father Charles and stepmother Elizabeth. He married 21/08/1861 in Busselton Margaret Tuthill (1845-16/7/1921). Born in Ireland died in Claremont. Daughter of William Joshua and Margaret, she is said to have run away from home and was disinherited by her grandfather. Children were Margaret Jane (1862-1926), Emma (1863-1932), Fanny (1865-1922), Charles Edward (1867-1943), William Joshua (1869-1936), Alice (1870-1955), Hannah (1873-1948), Edith (1875-1963), Rebecca (1877-1920), Evaline Mary (1879-1946), Norman Clement (1890-1959). He was a shepherd for James Payne of Capel, later was manager of Payne'sPayne's properties. He leased Capel Farm until 1870. He was contracted to supply horses for the Bunbury and Busselton mail coaches three trips weekly. Established Capel Inn (Gallon License), sold to John Sampson, who sold it to T. Larkin. He employed nine ticket of leave men in 1865 to 1871. He nominated his cousins William and Ann Killpatrick In 1865. He was a scholar at Bluecoat School of London. He was a member of The Church of England.
PROPERJOHN, Charles
(02/1800-15/07/1854).
He died in Bunbury, arrived 18/03/1841 on the Parkfield his first wife she died in England 1838. He married his second wife, Elizabeth Stennet (1818-02/06/1885). She died in Bunbury. Daughter of John, a carpenter, she married second Henry Thompson 27/07/1855. The child from the first marriage was Charles Daniel (1828-1911), 2nd marriage Hannah (1838-1898), Rebecca (1842-1910), Hary Ann Elha (1848-1913), Thomas (1849-1875), Emma Elizabeth (1853-1854). Remained in Australind for one year, then to Bunbury. Charles was a farmer in Capel, then a butcher, then a painter and glazier. He was a member of The Church of England.
PROCTOR, William
(1830-). He arrived 18/07/1855 on Adelaide. He was the son of John, a butcher. Married Mary Touhy 8/4/1862, who was born in Ireland around 1830, died 24/2/1905 in Perth. Daughter of Edward Jacob and widow of Charles Allen. Children were Samuel born (1863-1936), Elizabeth (1864-1927). William was a labourer at Leschenault Cottage. Deserted his family and departed on 19/06/1865 for South Australia on the Alexandra.
PRIOR, George William
(1810-1882).
He was born in England. He died in Albany. He arrived on 13/6/1853 on the Sabrina with his wife and three children. Married Elizabeth Golten (1810-1888) in the United Kingdom. Born in Bunbury died in Albany. Children were Henry Charles (1843-1895) born in England, Jane (1846-1938), Edward (1849-1856), born in England. George was a gardener in England. Carter and teamster in Vasse and later in Albany, where he was established as a publican. He employed twenty-two ticket of leave men on occasions from 1865 to 1873. He was a member of The Church of England.
PRINGLE, John
He married his first wife, Amelia Vincent (12/10/1845-10/02/1871), in Fremantle on 29/04/1864. She died at sea. Daughter of Henry and Louisa, she died at sea in childbirth. Her body was put in a zinc case with rum and then slung from the cabin roof and brought to the harbour for burial, married 2nd 12/08/1885 (Melbourne) Alexandra Belgrave of South Australia. Children were John Frederick (1869-1870), Andrew. Fremantle, master mariner 1865-77. Commander Sea Ripple, Spinaway (Spinaway sold in 1876, wife died onboard). He was the owner of Cingalee, bought in 1880 when wrecked at Bunbury on 18/06/1887.
PRATT, William
Son of John and Catherine married Ann Lawlor in Bunbury on 24/05/1875. Daughter of John Wanneroo Carter (1886-9). Employed two ticket of leave men, one in 1865 to 1867 and the other in 1870.
PRATT, Walter
(1839-07/1876).
Walter arrived 14/07/1867 on the Norwood. He was a sawyer in Bunbury, died of an accident at the sawmill. His religion was Protestant.