CLAIRS, (Canon) Edward Spittlehouse

(1856- )

Edward arrived on 17/09/1887 on the Helens Mena with his wife and six children. Edward married Marie in the United Kingdom. His children Edward, Jame Perical (1878- ) born in England, Elizabeth, Edith, George and Ann. He had 15 children, of which five of the nine born in Western Australia died as infants. Edward was ordained in England in 1882. He served as an Anglican clergyman in Western Australia in 1887, then at Busselton, Northam between 1891-1901, Jarrahdale and Pinjarra. He made Canon (Priest) in 1904. He represented the Diocese of Bunbury at a church conference in England. On his return in 1909, he served at Pingelly, at Fremantle in 1911 and West Perth in 1922. He retired in 1928. Edward was a military chaplain in World War One and served for two years at Blackboy Camp with the rank of Colonel.

CHURCH, John

In Bunbury, he was a baker and confectioner, 1870. John employed six ticket of leave men, including a baker from 1869-1874 (in 1870 and 1874 from Perth).

CHRISTMAS, George

(11/09/1858-26/02/1893)

George died in Northam. He was the son of Charles and Hannah. George married on 11/04/1863 in a Northam Church of England to Emma Amelia Smith (04/1863-25/05/1948). Emma was born in Bunbury as the daughter of William H. and Kate Elizabeth. Emma remarried Hugh Henry Campbell (04/1853-) on 22/06/1897. George's children were Henry Herbert (1884-1884), Grace Emily (1885- ), George Edmond (1887- ), Lilian Evaline (1888- ) and Alice Elizabeth (1890- ). George was a Farmer in Northam "Grass Valley".

CHILD, James Kay

(1819-29/06/1846)

James died in Picton. James arrived on 21/04/1841 on the Henry at Australind with five servants for Habgood and Waylen and 1 for himself. James engaged in mercantile activities and whaling ventures at Bunbury and Fremantle.

CHEYNE

He was in charge of survey party. He was also listed as a passenger on 17/8/1886 on the Victorian from Fremantle to Bunbury.

CHAPMAN, Thomas George

(17/03/1825-11/05/1897)

He died in Bunbury. He was the son of Thomas (A Wood Turner). Thomas arrived on 30/12/1835 on the Giraffe, sponsored by Children's Friends Society. Thomas married on 07/01/1849 to Selina Gardiner (1830-11/01/1874). Selina is buried in Bunbury. She is the daughter of Reuben and Ann. Thomas’ children were Elizabeth (1850-1939), Joseph John (1851- ), Thomas (1853- ), Maria (1855- ), Lucy (1857-1918), Mary Matilda (1860- ), Edward (1863-1947), Alfred (1865-1905), George Bambledon (1867- ), Clara Agnes (1869- ) and Selina Ellen (1873- ). He served Governor Stirling, then on the Champion before going to Bunbury with Scott. He was a shepherd, then Thomas farmed at Bunbury and managed George Eliot's property "Hambledon". Thomas was a Pioneer settler at Lowden, "Rockhampton", where he lived out his final days.

CHAPMAN, Thomas

(25/11/1853- )

Thomas was the son of Thomas George and Selinda. Thomas married on 01/11/1877 in Bunbury to Lydia Marsh (05/10/1857-1940). Lydia was born in Brunswick as the daughter of William and Elizabeth. Thomas’ children were Charles (1876- ), John (1880- ), Frank (1883- ), Arthur James (1887- ), Aubrey George (1890- ), Reuben Ivan (1893- ), Joseph (1896- ), Clarence Wilfred (1898- ) and Basil Vernon (1901- ). Thomas was the Manager of George Eliot's estate. Thomas was a Farmer and Orchardist at "Sunnyvale" Preston. Thomas was a member of 1st Preston Road Boulevard in 1896. Most of Thomas' sons took up farms.

CHAPMAN, Mary Matilda

(25/07/1860-)

She was the daughter of Thomas George and Selina. Mary married Elijah Hamilton Wright (03/07/1855-). Elijah was the son of Thomas Twigg and Maria.

CHAPMAN, Edward

(18/04/1863-24/10/1947)

He was the son of Thomas George and Selina. Edward married Margaret Lyons. Edward then remarried to Edith Ackery. Edward had no children. Edward was a Farmer and Orchardist at "North Cottage" Preston. He sold it in 1903. He was selected "Darlington Creek" Arthur River. Edward retired to Bunbury.

CHAPMAN, Clara Agnes

(30/11/1869- )

Clara was the daughter of Thomas George and Selina. Clara married Arthur Blechynden (1870- ). Arthur was born in Bunbury as the son of John and Elizabeth.

CHAPLING, Private John Rudd

He was part of the 96th Regiment. John was stationed in WA between 1847-1849 and at Bunbury in 1847.

CHAMBERS

They lived at "Prinsep Park", Bunbury. He employed a ticket of leave man clearing land in 1866.

CAYGILL, George

George married on 25/10/1863 in Bunbury to Mary Anne. George had one child, James (1859- ).

CAWTHORNE, Michael

(1823-)

He had served his penal sentence. Michael arrived on 01/06/1858 on the Lord Raglan. Michael was deported on 29/11/1876 from Fremantle for South Australia. He was a saloon passenger in the Georgette, which was wrecked on 12/1876. Michael employed eleven ticket of leave men at "Rosamel" Bunbury between 1864-1872.

CARTER, Timothy

(1835- )

He had served his penal sentence. Timothy arrived on 01/06/1856 on the Lord Raglan. Timothy married 25/12/1866 in Bunbury to Martha Parmenter. Martha was underage at that time. She was the daughter of William and Martha. She arrived on 23/03/1865 on the Fitzroy. Timothy's child was William (1870). In Bunbury, he was a saddler in 1885. He may have been a butcher at Quindalup-Augusta. He was a part of the Church of England.

CARTER, Thomas Hunter

(1825- )

Thomas was the son of Thomas. He had served his penal sentence. Thomas arrived possibly on 22/12/1865 on the Vimeira. Thomas married Sophia (1827- ). Thomas remarried on 10/09/1871 to Mary Ann Smith (widower) in Busselton. Mary was the daughter of Thomas Walker. Thomas' children with his first wife were Richard (1853- ), Henry (1853-) and Harriet (1858- ). Thomas was a Carpenter in Busselton-Wonnerup. Thomas was admitted from Bunbury Hospital to the Mt. Eliza Invalid Depot on (02/09/1882).

CARTER, Theophilus

(1830- )

He had served his Penal sentence. Theophilus arrived on 22/12/1866 on the Corona. He travelled to Sydney on 22/02/1872. Theophilus had one child. Theophilus was a Watchmaker in 1870. Theophilus employed three ticket of leave men between (1869-1872) including a fish curer at Bunbury from 1869-1870.

CARROL, Thomas

He married Ellen Flynn (05/1853-). Ellen was the daughter of John and Ellen (Pensioner Guard). Thomas' children were Henry Godfrey and John Thomas Born Fremantle (1875- ), Edwin William (1877- ), Ada Theresa (1881-1899), Henry James (1884- ). Thomas was a Policeman and Customs Officer. He was stationed at Harvey in (1874), Mt Barker as a Corporal in (1886), Bunbury (1887) and Hamelin in (1889).

CARROLL, Patrick John

(1810- )

Patrick was the son of William and Bridget. Patrick arrived on 24/10/1850 on the Hashemy as an Enrolled Pensioner Guard. His wife Mary (1820- ) was the daughter of James and Mary. Patricks children were William (1842- ), John (1846- ), Michael (1847-1924), William born (1851- ), James (1853- ), Bridget (1855-1927), Simon (1863-1920) and Maria. Patrick was a Farmer in Bunbury in the 1850s. He was formerly a Private in the British Army. On 20/04/1869, he was granted in Bunbury, Town Lot 97. Listed by Salvado 05/1854. Patrick's religion was the Roman Catholic Church.

CARROLL, James

James married Elizabeth Fisher (1859-1952) in Bunbury. Elizabeth was the daughter of Henry and Mary Ann. James' children were Jack (1880- ), Patrick, Henry, George (1890- ), Thomas (1892- ), Bertha (1873- ), Maud (1888- ), Rachel, Louisa, Kate, William and Ivy. Elizabeth remarried to Hartnett of Picton. James worked as the Overseer at the Henty Estates, as a Farmer at Brunswick, and the Collie sawmills between 1879-1884. A horse accidentally killed James.