Australian Royalty: Genealogy of the colony of NSW

Susannah Moulds, 1808–1896 (aged 87 years)

Name
Susannah /Moulds/
Given names
Susannah
Surname
Moulds
Name
Susannah /Sherwood/
Type of name
married name
Name
Susannah /Molds/
Given names
Susannah
Surname
Molds
Name
Susannah /Sherwood/
Type of name
married name
Name
Susannah /Mould/
Given names
Susannah
Surname
Mould
Name
Susannah /Sherwood/
Type of name
married name
Birth
September 10, 1808 32 35
New South Wales, Australia
Citation details: Vol 01, Baptisms, 1790-1825; Marriages, 1789-1823; Burials, 1790-1825; p. 62, 1811
Text:

Susannah daughter of Simon Mould and Ann Davies
was born Sep 10 1808
and christened Jun 30 1811
registered same day by me Samuel Marsden
Christening
June 30, 1811 35 38 (aged 2 years)
Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Citation details: Vol 01, Baptisms, 1790-1825; Marriages, 1789-1823; Burials, 1790-1825; p. 62, 1811
Text:

Susannah daughter of Simon Mould and Ann Davies
was born Sep 10 1808
and christened Jun 30 1811
registered same day by me Samuel Marsden
Religious marriage
Francis Sherwood — View this family
April 22, 1827 (aged 18 years)
Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Citation details: Vol 02, Baptisms, 1826-1834; Marriages, 1826-1834; Burials, 1826-1834; p. 19, 1827, no. 76
Text:

Francis Sherwood, free of the parish of Prospect
and Susannah Molds of the same parish
were married in this church by banns with consent of parents
this twenty second day of April 1827
by me Samuel Marsden, chaplain
Both Francis and Susannah made their X marks
in the presence of Thomas Tomkins and Charlotte Williams who both also made their X marks

Text:

She was 18 years of age. She had one child and was expecting another to Francis before marriage. Married at St John's.
Census
November 1828 (aged 20 years)
Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Citation details: p. 336
Text:

Sherwood, Francis, 33, free by servitude, Ocean, 1817, 7 years, Catholic, labourer, Seven Hills
Sherwood, Susannah, 20, born in the colony
Sherwood, Joseph, 4, born in the colony
Sherwood, Mary Ann, 1, born in the colony
Will
February 11, 1890 (aged 81 years)
Note: Susannah's Will - No. 12984.

Susannah's Will - No. 12984.
Sherwood, Susannah, late of Seven Hills, widow.
This is the last Will and Testament of me Susannah Sherwood of Seven Hills in the Colony of New South Wales, Widow. I direct my just debts and funeral and testamentary expenses to be paid as soon as conveniently may be after my decease. I appoint Edward Pierce of Seven Hills aforesaid Esquire Executor and Trustee of this my Will.

I give and bequeath unto my son John Thomas Sherwood all my household furniture and all other goods, chattels and things except ready money summarily in the bank.

I give and bequeath to my daughters Mary Ann Hathaway of Parramatta, widow, Elizabeth Lemon of Windsor Road, Widow, and Charlotte Cronan of Seven Hills, Widow, the sum of five pounds each.

I give and bequeath unto my daughter Susannah Gilmore, wife of Robert Gilmore of Coolah, Blacksmith the sum of five pounds for her separate use free from the debt and interference of her said husband and her receipt alone notwithstanding coverture shall be sufficient discharge for the same.

I give and bequeath unto my adopted daughter Edith May Whitmore commonly called Edith May Sherwood presently residing with me the sum of five pounds "for her separate use" free from the debts and interference of any husband and her receipts alone notwithstanding coverture shall be sufficient discharge for the same. And I direct my said Trustee to place the said sum in the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales in the name of my said adopted daughter so to remain during her majority.

I give and bequeath unto my three sons, Simon Sherwood, Francis Sherwood and Joseph Sherwood the sum of five pounds each.

If any money remains after payment of my debts and funeral expenses and the before mentioned legacies I direct my said Trustee to divide the same equally between my other four sons John Thomas Sherwood, Samuel James Sherwood, James Charles Sherwood and William Sherwood share and share alike.

I declare that the receipts of my said Trustee shall be sufficient discharge for all money paid to him by virtue of this my Will and shall exonerate the persons paying the same from all responsibility to see to the application thereof.

I revoke all wills heretofore made by me and declare this to be my last Will and Testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of February in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety.
Susanna (X) Sherwood her mark.
Signed and acknowledged by the said Testatrix as and for her last Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time the contents having been first read to her she fully understanding their nature and effect and we therefore at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other hereunto subscribe our names as witnesses.
J.E. Bowden Solicitor,
Geo. E.H. Black Law Clerk.

This is a Codicil to the last Will and Testament of me Susannah Sherwood of Seven Hills in the Colony of New South Wales Widow dated the eleventh day of February one thousand eight hundred and ninety.

Whereas I have by my said will bequeathed to my sons Simon Sherwood, Francis Sherwood, and Joseph Sherwood the sum of Five pounds each

Now I hereby revoke so much of the said bequest as bequeaths five pounds to the said Simon Sherwood and declare that he is not to have that or any other benefit under my said Will.

And I confirm my said will in all other respects. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of February in the year of one thousand eight hundred and ninety. Susannah (X) Sherwood Her mark.
Signed and acknowledged by the said Testatrix as and for a Codicil to Her said last Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time (the contents having been first read to her and she fully understanding their nature and effect) and we therefore at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
J.E. Bowden Solr.
Alfred Bougers Law Clerk.
18th March 1897.

By Act of Court Probate of the last Will and Testament and a Codicil thereto of the said deceased granted to Edward Henry Pearce of Seven Hills Orchardist the sole Executor in the said Will named Testatrix died at Seven Hills 3 February 1896. Estate sworn at 20 pounds.
A. Muddle Proctor.

The Executor of Susannah's Will, Edward Henry Pearce, second son of William Thomas Pearce, was born in 1839. He was bequeathed 500 acres in his father's Will in 1865. When he died in 1912 he ownd 2,500 acres of land at Seven Hills and Baulkham Hills - plus properties in various Sydney suburbs. Under his stewardship, the 'Bella Vista' property at Seven Hills became the 'largest orchard in the Colony' and there was also an abundance of apricot, apple, pear, quince and peach trees, vegetables, and fodder crops for sheep, cattle and pigs. There were about 30 employees in July 1887 and it is said that later about 100 people were employed, including many Chinese. A number of the local Hillier and Cornwall families were employed and tenanted dwellings on the property. Jack Salaway is also mentioned; his son Samuel married Mary Susannah Moulds.
Death
February 3, 1896 (aged 87 years)
Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Text:

Death: 1896/4038. Died 3 February 1896 in residence of son, James Sherwood, Seven Hills Road, Seven Hills, New South Wales, aged 88 years. Cause of Death: 1. Senile Decay; 2. Diarrhoea, 5 days ; Medical Attendant: G.H. Phillips, last seen 29 January 1896; Informant was James Sherwood, son, of Seven Hills. Certificate shows father as SIMON MOULDS, Farmer, and mother as ANN GRIFFITHS (Should be ANN DAVIS). Children of marriage shown as: Francis 65, Elizabeth 63, Susannah 59, Charlotte 57, Simon 55, William 52, Samuel 49, James 45, John 42, LIVING; 1 male and 1 female, deceased.

Citation details: Cumberland Argus Sat 8 Feb 1896 p. 4
Text:

"MRS SUSANNAH SHERWOOD, widow of Frank Sherwood, and one of the oldest natives of the colony, passed away peacefully to her rest at the residence of her son, Mr James Sherwood, well known fruitgrower of Seven Hills, on Monday last after an illness of but five days. Born at Toongabbie in 1806, the deceased could well claim to be one of those who saw the dawning of the history of this colony. Her father, Mr Simon Moulds, was one of the pioneers who settled at Toongabbie, and there at the age 18 years the deceased met and married at St. John's Parramatta, Frank Sherwood. The old lady retained her senses up to the last, and when Dr. Phillips was called in and at once said that the end was at hand, she was acquainted with the fact and was quite resigned to the inevitable. Mrs Sherwood had eleven children, nine of whom are living, and she leaves behind her 104 grandchildren and 130 great-grandchildren. The funeral, all the arrangements of which were conducted by Mr Metcalfe, took place on Tuesday and the body of the venerable lady was interred in the Rouse Hill cemetery in the presence of a numerous concourse of friends and relatives. The Rev. Dixon-Hudson read the funeral service at the grave."
Burial
February 4, 1896 (1 day after death)
Rouse Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Cemetery: Church of England Cemetery
Text:

Burial: 4 February 1896, Church of England Cemetery, Rouse Hill; Minister: Dixon-Hudson, Church of England; Undertaker: William Metcalfe. Witnesses: Ralph Metcalfe & Richard Rowe.

Source: Email message
Citation details: Palmer, Holly, email message to Marion Purnell Oct 25 2019
Text:

In Memory of
DEAR GRANNY
SUSANNAH SHERWOOD
DIED 1896
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO
MAY SHERWOOD SMITH
1875-1951
MOTHER OF
ROY
JAMES
CHARLES
DARCY
GIRLIE
ARCHIE
DEO GRATIAS

Moulds, Susannah (1808-1896) - gravestone
Moulds, Susannah (1808-1896) - gravestone
Moulds, Susannah (1808-1896) - gravestone
Moulds, Susannah (1808-1896) - gravestone
Family with parents
father
Birth: about 1776 24
Christening: November 10, 1776 25 — Enfield, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
Immigration: May 18, 1798 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Alt. Christening: May 18, 1798 — The high Seas
Census: 1806 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation: Farmer — July 14, 1810 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Petition: May 1812 — New South Wales, Australia
Census: 1814 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: February 21, 1820 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Property: April 5, 1821 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: 1822 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Property: June 30, 1823 — Castle Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: about 1825 — New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Will: September 5, 1839
Death: June 17, 1843 — Castle Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: June 20, 1843 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Reference number: 6611
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ann Davis Simon Moulds Susannah Moulds Charlotte Moulds John Mould
Simon Mould
1776–1843
Birth: about 1776 24
Death: June 17, 1843 — Castle Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
mother
Birth: 1773 — St George, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Christening: December 20, 1774 — St George, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Immigration: June 6, 1790 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: between 1791 and 1795
Marriage: about 1795
Marriage: about 1798
Census: 1806 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Petition to Governor: January 28, 1810 — Toongabbie, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: 1814 — New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: February 21, 1820 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: 1822 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: 1825 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: March 11, 1854 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: March 13, 1854 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Will: September 14, 1855
Reference number: 6618
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Samuel Richards Samuel Richards Family with spouse Thomas Fowles Elizabeth Fowles Family with spouse Thomas Williams Thomas Williams Mary Williams Family with spouse Simon Mould Simon Moulds Susannah Moulds Charlotte Moulds John Mould
Ann Davis
1773–1854
Birth: 1773 — St George, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Death: March 11, 1854 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage — February 21, 1820 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
-15 years
elder brother
Birth: March 29, 1805 29 32 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Christening: May 19, 1805 29 32 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: January 25, 1830 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Property:
Witness: April 19, 1853 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Will: August 12, 1870 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: October 31, 1874 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: November 2, 1874 — Castle Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Probate: November 27, 1874 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Rosetta James Ann Moulds Rosetta Moulds Elizabeth Moulds Mary Moulds Joseph Moulds Simon Moulds Jane Moulds Susannah Moulds George Henry Moulds Amelia Moulds Charlotte Moulds William Moulds Sarah Moulds
Simon Moulds
1805–1874
Birth: March 29, 1805 29 32 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: October 31, 1874 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
4 years
herself
Birth: September 10, 1808 32 35 — New South Wales, Australia
Christening: June 30, 1811 35 38 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: April 22, 1827 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Will: February 11, 1890
Death: February 3, 1896 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: February 4, 1896 — Rouse Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Francis Sherwood Joseph Sherwood Mary Ann Sherwood Elizabeth Sherwood Francis Sherwood Susannah Sherwood Charlotte Sherwood Simon Sherwood William Sherwood Samuel James Sherwood James Charles Sherwood John Thomas Sherwood
Susannah Moulds
1808–1896
Birth: September 10, 1808 32 35 — New South Wales, Australia
Death: February 3, 1896 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
younger sister
Birth: April 1, 1811 35 38 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Christening: June 30, 1811 35 38 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: May 26, 1828 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Castle Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: January 13, 1852 — Ashfield, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: January 15, 1852 — Camperdown, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Reference number: 9872
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Samuel Wooller John Wooller Samuel Wooller Mary Anne Wooller Thomas Wooller Eliza Matilda Wooller William Morris Wooller Sarah Jane Wooller
Charlotte Moulds
1811–1852
Birth: April 1, 1811 35 38 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: January 13, 1852 — Ashfield, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
younger brother
Birth: March 29, 1814 38 41 — Toongabbie, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Christening: October 9, 1814 38 41 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: November 7, 1836 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: June 19, 1899 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: June 20, 1899 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth McPeake Simon Moulds John Joseph Mould James Mould Thomas Mould Lucy Anne Mould Margaret Isabella Mould John William Moulds John William Moulds George Henry Moulds Elizabeth Clara Mould
John Mould
1814–1899
Birth: March 29, 1814 38 41 — Toongabbie, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: June 19, 1899 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Mother’s family with Samuel Richards
stepfather
Birth:
Marriage: between 1791 and 1795
Property: Richards farm — November 19, 1794 — Mulgrave Place, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1795 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ann Davis Samuel Richards
Samuel Richards
–1795
Birth:
Death: 1795 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
mother
Birth: 1773 — St George, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Christening: December 20, 1774 — St George, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Immigration: June 6, 1790 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: between 1791 and 1795
Marriage: about 1795
Marriage: about 1798
Census: 1806 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Petition to Governor: January 28, 1810 — Toongabbie, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: 1814 — New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: February 21, 1820 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: 1822 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: 1825 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: March 11, 1854 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: March 13, 1854 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Will: September 14, 1855
Reference number: 6618
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Samuel Richards Samuel Richards Family with spouse Thomas Fowles Elizabeth Fowles Family with spouse Thomas Williams Thomas Williams Mary Williams Family with spouse Simon Mould Simon Moulds Susannah Moulds Charlotte Moulds John Mould
Ann Davis
1773–1854
Birth: 1773 — St George, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Death: March 11, 1854 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage — between 1791 and 1795 —
2 years
half-brother
Birth: 1792 19
Death: 1795
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships
Samuel Richards
1792–1795
Birth: 1792 19
Death: 1795
Mother’s family with Thomas Fowles
stepfather
Birth:
Immigration: August 20, 1791 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: about 1795
Death:
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ann Davis Elizabeth Fowles
Thomas Fowles
–
Birth:
Death:
mother
Birth: 1773 — St George, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Christening: December 20, 1774 — St George, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Immigration: June 6, 1790 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: between 1791 and 1795
Marriage: about 1795
Marriage: about 1798
Census: 1806 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Petition to Governor: January 28, 1810 — Toongabbie, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: 1814 — New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: February 21, 1820 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: 1822 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: 1825 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: March 11, 1854 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: March 13, 1854 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Will: September 14, 1855
Reference number: 6618
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Samuel Richards Samuel Richards Family with spouse Thomas Fowles Elizabeth Fowles Family with spouse Thomas Williams Thomas Williams Mary Williams Family with spouse Simon Mould Simon Moulds Susannah Moulds Charlotte Moulds John Mould
Ann Davis
1773–1854
Birth: 1773 — St George, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Death: March 11, 1854 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage — about 1795 —
18 months
half-sister
Birth: July 7, 1796 23 — Norfolk Island
Death:
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships
Elizabeth Fowles
1796–
Birth: July 7, 1796 23 — Norfolk Island
Death:
Mother’s family with Thomas Williams
stepfather
Birth:
Immigration: before 1798 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: about 1798
Death: March 11, 1803 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ann Davis Thomas Williams Mary Williams
Thomas Williams
–1803
Birth:
Death: March 11, 1803 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
mother
Birth: 1773 — St George, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Christening: December 20, 1774 — St George, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Immigration: June 6, 1790 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: between 1791 and 1795
Marriage: about 1795
Marriage: about 1798
Census: 1806 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Petition to Governor: January 28, 1810 — Toongabbie, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: 1814 — New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: February 21, 1820 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: 1822 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: 1825 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: March 11, 1854 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: March 13, 1854 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Will: September 14, 1855
Reference number: 6618
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Samuel Richards Samuel Richards Family with spouse Thomas Fowles Elizabeth Fowles Family with spouse Thomas Williams Thomas Williams Mary Williams Family with spouse Simon Mould Simon Moulds Susannah Moulds Charlotte Moulds John Mould
Ann Davis
1773–1854
Birth: 1773 — St George, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Death: March 11, 1854 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage — about 1798 —
2 years
half-brother
Birth: 1799 26 — New South Wales, Australia
Occupation: farmer — 1819 — New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: November 13, 1820 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Castle Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: May 30, 1879 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: May 31, 1879 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Charlotte Kentwell John Williams Thomas Williams Elizabeth Williams Ann Williams Charlotte Williams Hannah Williams Thomas Williams Mary Williams Harriet Williams Sarah Williams Maria Susannah Williams William Ephriam Williams
Thomas Williams
1799–1879
Birth: 1799 26 — New South Wales, Australia
Death: May 30, 1879 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
4 years
half-sister
Birth: June 10, 1802 29 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: February 23, 1818 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Castle Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: July 28, 1867 — New South Wales, Australia
Burial: Pennant Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Dale William Dale John Dale Samuel Dale Ann Dale Hannah Dale Mary Dale Phoebe Dale Sarah Dale Thomas Peter Dale Charlotte Dale David Dale
Mary Williams
1802–1867
Birth: June 10, 1802 29 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: July 28, 1867 — New South Wales, Australia
Family with Francis Sherwood
husband
Birth: about 1795
Immigration: January 30, 1816 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: April 22, 1827 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: May 23, 1853 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: May 25, 1853 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Susannah Moulds Joseph Sherwood Mary Ann Sherwood Elizabeth Sherwood Francis Sherwood Susannah Sherwood Charlotte Sherwood Simon Sherwood William Sherwood Samuel James Sherwood James Charles Sherwood John Thomas Sherwood
Francis Sherwood
1795–1853
Birth: about 1795
Death: May 23, 1853 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
herself
Birth: September 10, 1808 32 35 — New South Wales, Australia
Christening: June 30, 1811 35 38 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: April 22, 1827 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Will: February 11, 1890
Death: February 3, 1896 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: February 4, 1896 — Rouse Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Francis Sherwood Joseph Sherwood Mary Ann Sherwood Elizabeth Sherwood Francis Sherwood Susannah Sherwood Charlotte Sherwood Simon Sherwood William Sherwood Samuel James Sherwood James Charles Sherwood John Thomas Sherwood
Susannah Moulds
1808–1896
Birth: September 10, 1808 32 35 — New South Wales, Australia
Death: February 3, 1896 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage — April 22, 1827 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
-3 years
son
Birth: May 24, 1824 29 15 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Christening: July 11, 1824 29 15 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
COMMON: about 1853 — Prospect, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Bequest: February 11, 1890
Death: June 30, 1893 — Rouse Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: July 2, 1893 — Rouse Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Ann Walker Samuel Sherwood Matilda Sherwood Francis Sherwood Louisa Ann Sherwood Mary Jane Sherwood Charlotte Sherwood Harriett Susannah Sherwood Henrietta Sherwood Joseph Sherwood Eliza Sherwood Mary Ann Sherwood Arthur Sherwood Esrom Joseph Sherwood Ethel Irene Sherwood Claude William Sherwood Alice Sherwood
Joseph Sherwood
1824–1893
Birth: May 24, 1824 29 15 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: June 30, 1893 — Rouse Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
daughter
Birth: August 28, 1827 32 18 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Christening: December 16, 1827 32 19 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: July 21, 1856 — Prospect, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Bequest: February 11, 1890
Death: February 13, 1895 — Kellyville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: February 15, 1895 — Rouse Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Hathaway Emily Hannah Hathaway William Robert Hathaway Grace Hathaway Mary Ann Hathaway
Mary Ann Sherwood
1827–1895
Birth: August 28, 1827 32 18 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: February 13, 1895 — Kellyville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
daughter
Birth: April 23, 1830 35 21 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Christening: May 16, 1830 35 21 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: February 11, 1847 — Prospect, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: April 25, 1865 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Bequest: February 11, 1890
Death: April 24, 1911 — Baulkham Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: April 25, 1911 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Carter Sarah Elizabeth Carter Eliza Sophia Carter John Francis Carter Susanna Carter Mary Ann Charlotte Jane Carter Alice Rebecca Carter Robert Nathaniel Carter Family with spouse James Leman Ada Augusta Leman Victoria Anastasia Leman Alfred Napoleon Leman
Elizabeth Sherwood
1830–1911
Birth: April 23, 1830 35 21 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: April 24, 1911 — Baulkham Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
son
Birth: November 14, 1832 37 24 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Christening: December 9, 1832 37 24 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: February 19, 1855 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: February 3, 1911 — Kellyville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: February 4, 1911 — Rouse Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Mary Cronin Emily Jane Sherwood Mary Anne Sherwood Samuel Sherwood Elizabeth Sherwood Francis Sherwood James Sherwood John Sherwood Ellen Sherwood Ernest Francis Sherwood Florence Annie Sherwood William Sherwood Ethel May Sherwood
Francis Sherwood
1832–1911
Birth: November 14, 1832 37 24 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: February 3, 1911 — Kellyville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
daughter
Birth: May 15, 1835 40 26 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Christening: July 19, 1835 40 26 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: 1859 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Bequest: February 11, 1890
Death: December 20, 1910 — Coolah, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: Coolah, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Robert Henry Gilmore William James Gilmore Robert Henry Gilmore John Gilmore George Gilmore Francis Gilmore Henrietta Gilmore Charlotte Gilmore Emily Gilmore May Gilmore
Susannah Sherwood
1835–1910
Birth: May 15, 1835 40 26 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: December 20, 1910 — Coolah, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
daughter
Birth: March 8, 1838 43 29 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: 1865 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Bequest: February 11, 1890
Death: February 3, 1904 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: February 5, 1904 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Cronan Mary Cronan Susannah Cronan Miles Cronan Francis Cronan
Charlotte Sherwood
1838–1904
Birth: March 8, 1838 43 29 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: February 3, 1904 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
son
Birth: October 26, 1840 45 32 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: November 18, 1881 — Walgett, North West Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
Bequest: February 11, 1890
Death: September 24, 1914 — Blacktown, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: September 26, 1914
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Ann Gray Charles Simon Sherwood William Robert Sherwood Robert William Sherwood Emily Harriet Sherwood Elizabeth Susannah Sherwood Daniel Sherwood Patrick Sherwood Alice Maud Sherwood Francis Joseph Sherwood Alfred Joseph Sherwood
Simon Sherwood
1840–1914
Birth: October 26, 1840 45 32 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: September 24, 1914 — Blacktown, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
son
Birth: April 17, 1843 48 34 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: June 26, 1869 — Castle Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Bequest: February 11, 1890 — New South Wales, Australia
Death: January 4, 1916 — Liverpool, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: January 6, 1916 — Rouse Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Clout Alexander Sherwood Emma Sherwood William Sherwood May Sherwood Francis Sherwood Sydney Sherwood Edwin Sherwood Emily Sherwood Harold Sherwood Elizabeth Susannah Sherwood
William Sherwood
1843–1916
Birth: April 17, 1843 48 34 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: January 4, 1916 — Liverpool, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2 years
son
Birth: September 11, 1845 50 37 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: January 9, 1873 — St Peters, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Bequest: February 11, 1890
Will: about 1916
Death: April 26, 1916 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: April 28, 1916 — Rouse Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Whitmore Joseph Samuel Sherwood Ernest John Sherwood Herbert Sherwood Samuel Sherwood Rachel Sherwood Alice Sherwood Elizabeth Sherwood John Francis Sherwood Lillian Sherwood Amos Sherwood
Samuel James Sherwood
1845–1916
Birth: September 11, 1845 50 37 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: April 26, 1916 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
son
Birth: June 12, 1848 53 39 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: March 8, 1873 — Castle Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Bequest: February 11, 1890
Property: 1900
Death: December 29, 1930 — Blacktown, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: Rouse Hill, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Margaret Mary Mooney Amy Sherwood Ada Sherwood Albert Sherwood Alice Sherwood Alfred Sherwood Anna Sherwood Alma Sherwood
James Charles Sherwood
1848–1930
Birth: June 12, 1848 53 39 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: December 29, 1930 — Blacktown, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
son
Birth: February 26, 1851 56 42 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
COMMON: about 1875
Bequest: 1900
Death:
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Louisa Whitmore Alfred Thomas Whitmore Edith May Whitmore Charles Leslie Whitmore Ethel Whitmore Elsie May Whitmore Arthur Thomas Whitmore Alice Victoria Whitmore Florence Whitmore Gertrude Whitmore
John Thomas Sherwood
1851–
Birth: February 26, 1851 56 42 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death:
Birth
Citation details: Vol 01, Baptisms, 1790-1825; Marriages, 1789-1823; Burials, 1790-1825; p. 62, 1811
Text:

Susannah daughter of Simon Mould and Ann Davies
was born Sep 10 1808
and christened Jun 30 1811
registered same day by me Samuel Marsden
Christening
Citation details: Vol 01, Baptisms, 1790-1825; Marriages, 1789-1823; Burials, 1790-1825; p. 62, 1811
Text:

Susannah daughter of Simon Mould and Ann Davies
was born Sep 10 1808
and christened Jun 30 1811
registered same day by me Samuel Marsden
Religious marriage
Citation details: Vol 02, Baptisms, 1826-1834; Marriages, 1826-1834; Burials, 1826-1834; p. 19, 1827, no. 76
Text:

Francis Sherwood, free of the parish of Prospect
and Susannah Molds of the same parish
were married in this church by banns with consent of parents
this twenty second day of April 1827
by me Samuel Marsden, chaplain
Both Francis and Susannah made their X marks
in the presence of Thomas Tomkins and Charlotte Williams who both also made their X marks

Text:

She was 18 years of age. She had one child and was expecting another to Francis before marriage. Married at St John's.
Census
Citation details: p. 336
Text:

Sherwood, Francis, 33, free by servitude, Ocean, 1817, 7 years, Catholic, labourer, Seven Hills
Sherwood, Susannah, 20, born in the colony
Sherwood, Joseph, 4, born in the colony
Sherwood, Mary Ann, 1, born in the colony
Will
Death
Text:

Death: 1896/4038. Died 3 February 1896 in residence of son, James Sherwood, Seven Hills Road, Seven Hills, New South Wales, aged 88 years. Cause of Death: 1. Senile Decay; 2. Diarrhoea, 5 days ; Medical Attendant: G.H. Phillips, last seen 29 January 1896; Informant was James Sherwood, son, of Seven Hills. Certificate shows father as SIMON MOULDS, Farmer, and mother as ANN GRIFFITHS (Should be ANN DAVIS). Children of marriage shown as: Francis 65, Elizabeth 63, Susannah 59, Charlotte 57, Simon 55, William 52, Samuel 49, James 45, John 42, LIVING; 1 male and 1 female, deceased.

Citation details: Cumberland Argus Sat 8 Feb 1896 p. 4
Text:

"MRS SUSANNAH SHERWOOD, widow of Frank Sherwood, and one of the oldest natives of the colony, passed away peacefully to her rest at the residence of her son, Mr James Sherwood, well known fruitgrower of Seven Hills, on Monday last after an illness of but five days. Born at Toongabbie in 1806, the deceased could well claim to be one of those who saw the dawning of the history of this colony. Her father, Mr Simon Moulds, was one of the pioneers who settled at Toongabbie, and there at the age 18 years the deceased met and married at St. John's Parramatta, Frank Sherwood. The old lady retained her senses up to the last, and when Dr. Phillips was called in and at once said that the end was at hand, she was acquainted with the fact and was quite resigned to the inevitable. Mrs Sherwood had eleven children, nine of whom are living, and she leaves behind her 104 grandchildren and 130 great-grandchildren. The funeral, all the arrangements of which were conducted by Mr Metcalfe, took place on Tuesday and the body of the venerable lady was interred in the Rouse Hill cemetery in the presence of a numerous concourse of friends and relatives. The Rev. Dixon-Hudson read the funeral service at the grave."
Burial
Text:

Burial: 4 February 1896, Church of England Cemetery, Rouse Hill; Minister: Dixon-Hudson, Church of England; Undertaker: William Metcalfe. Witnesses: Ralph Metcalfe & Richard Rowe.

Source: Email message
Citation details: Palmer, Holly, email message to Marion Purnell Oct 25 2019
Text:

In Memory of
DEAR GRANNY
SUSANNAH SHERWOOD
DIED 1896
AGED 88 YEARS
ALSO
MAY SHERWOOD SMITH
1875-1951
MOTHER OF
ROY
JAMES
CHARLES
DARCY
GIRLIE
ARCHIE
DEO GRATIAS
Source citation
Mote, Robert. Ozigen - Australian Genealogy: family trees of mainly Australian families with UK and Irish ancestry. [database - online]
Will

Susannah's Will - No. 12984.
Sherwood, Susannah, late of Seven Hills, widow.
This is the last Will and Testament of me Susannah Sherwood of Seven Hills in the Colony of New South Wales, Widow. I direct my just debts and funeral and testamentary expenses to be paid as soon as conveniently may be after my decease. I appoint Edward Pierce of Seven Hills aforesaid Esquire Executor and Trustee of this my Will.

I give and bequeath unto my son John Thomas Sherwood all my household furniture and all other goods, chattels and things except ready money summarily in the bank.

I give and bequeath to my daughters Mary Ann Hathaway of Parramatta, widow, Elizabeth Lemon of Windsor Road, Widow, and Charlotte Cronan of Seven Hills, Widow, the sum of five pounds each.

I give and bequeath unto my daughter Susannah Gilmore, wife of Robert Gilmore of Coolah, Blacksmith the sum of five pounds for her separate use free from the debt and interference of her said husband and her receipt alone notwithstanding coverture shall be sufficient discharge for the same.

I give and bequeath unto my adopted daughter Edith May Whitmore commonly called Edith May Sherwood presently residing with me the sum of five pounds "for her separate use" free from the debts and interference of any husband and her receipts alone notwithstanding coverture shall be sufficient discharge for the same. And I direct my said Trustee to place the said sum in the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales in the name of my said adopted daughter so to remain during her majority.

I give and bequeath unto my three sons, Simon Sherwood, Francis Sherwood and Joseph Sherwood the sum of five pounds each.

If any money remains after payment of my debts and funeral expenses and the before mentioned legacies I direct my said Trustee to divide the same equally between my other four sons John Thomas Sherwood, Samuel James Sherwood, James Charles Sherwood and William Sherwood share and share alike.

I declare that the receipts of my said Trustee shall be sufficient discharge for all money paid to him by virtue of this my Will and shall exonerate the persons paying the same from all responsibility to see to the application thereof.

I revoke all wills heretofore made by me and declare this to be my last Will and Testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of February in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety.
Susanna (X) Sherwood her mark.
Signed and acknowledged by the said Testatrix as and for her last Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time the contents having been first read to her she fully understanding their nature and effect and we therefore at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other hereunto subscribe our names as witnesses.
J.E. Bowden Solicitor,
Geo. E.H. Black Law Clerk.

This is a Codicil to the last Will and Testament of me Susannah Sherwood of Seven Hills in the Colony of New South Wales Widow dated the eleventh day of February one thousand eight hundred and ninety.

Whereas I have by my said will bequeathed to my sons Simon Sherwood, Francis Sherwood, and Joseph Sherwood the sum of Five pounds each

Now I hereby revoke so much of the said bequest as bequeaths five pounds to the said Simon Sherwood and declare that he is not to have that or any other benefit under my said Will.

And I confirm my said will in all other respects. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of February in the year of one thousand eight hundred and ninety. Susannah (X) Sherwood Her mark.
Signed and acknowledged by the said Testatrix as and for a Codicil to Her said last Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time (the contents having been first read to her and she fully understanding their nature and effect) and we therefore at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
J.E. Bowden Solr.
Alfred Bougers Law Clerk.
18th March 1897.

By Act of Court Probate of the last Will and Testament and a Codicil thereto of the said deceased granted to Edward Henry Pearce of Seven Hills Orchardist the sole Executor in the said Will named Testatrix died at Seven Hills 3 February 1896. Estate sworn at 20 pounds.
A. Muddle Proctor.

The Executor of Susannah's Will, Edward Henry Pearce, second son of William Thomas Pearce, was born in 1839. He was bequeathed 500 acres in his father's Will in 1865. When he died in 1912 he ownd 2,500 acres of land at Seven Hills and Baulkham Hills - plus properties in various Sydney suburbs. Under his stewardship, the 'Bella Vista' property at Seven Hills became the 'largest orchard in the Colony' and there was also an abundance of apricot, apple, pear, quince and peach trees, vegetables, and fodder crops for sheep, cattle and pigs. There were about 30 employees in July 1887 and it is said that later about 100 people were employed, including many Chinese. A number of the local Hillier and Cornwall families were employed and tenanted dwellings on the property. Jack Salaway is also mentioned; his son Samuel married Mary Susannah Moulds.