Alfred Burgess 1839–1881 – Australian Royalty: Genealogy of the colony of New South Wales

Alfred Burgess, 1839–1881 (aged 41 years)

Name

Alfred Burgess

Name: Alfred /Burgess/
Given names: Alfred
Surname: Burgess

Gender Male


Birth	November 26, 1839 33 39 Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage	Jane Perry — View this family yes
Death	April 20, 1881 (aged 41 years) Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Address: Sydney Infirmary Cause of death: Injuries accidentally received Source: Website - NLA Australian Newspapers Note: The mail train left Dubbo on the 17th Apr 1880. As it was coming down an incline near Springwood the next morning, the flooring of the fore compartment of a second-class carriage took fire. The mail train left Dubbo on the 17th Apr 1880. As it was coming down an incline near Springwood the next morning, the flooring of the fore compartment of a second-class carriage took fire. The passengers were very much alarmed. It was said that 'several ladies fainted in fright'. Alfred and another man endeavoured to get on to the roof of the carriage, but Alfred fell and sustained severe head injuries. It was reasoned that the fire took hold because the train was unusually long and when the brakes were applied, the front of the carriage was forced down on the springs. The springs were not strong enough to take the force being applied and compressed completely, allowing the floor of the carriage to rub against the wheel. The resulting friction caused a hole to be burnt through the floor of the carriage. After some time the passengers managed to attract the attention of the guard, and the train was brought to a standstill, but not before Alfred had attempted to climb on to the roof and had fallen. He was picked up unconscious, and taken to the Infirmary. In the newspapers of the day he was described as a blacksmith, a resident of Bathurst who was 'much esteemed'. Amongst those who called at the Infirmary to make enquiries about him were Sir Francis Suttor, Postmaster-General, who was born in Bathurst and managed his father's properties there. Another was a Captain Paul, of the No. 3 Company of Volunteers. He never recovered consciousness and died at about noon on the 20th. His local newspaper, the 'Bathurst Times' reported that 'deceased was a very old resident of Bathurst, if not a native of the place. He was a blacksmith and first class tradesman. He leaves a wife and six children, the youngest a baby in arms, totally unprovided for. Wherever the fault lay it clearly was not with Burgess, and we hope the case of the destitute family will receive die consideration at the hands of the Government.' An inquest was held in Sydney on 20 and 25 Apr at the court of city coroner Henry Shiell. Evidence was taken from Robert Harvey Burnett, a locomotive engineer who had worked for the Goverment railways since 1877. Mr Burnett told the court that the brake blocks used on the western railway were made principally of wood and that they had been that way since before he began his employment. The coroner attributed blame to the railway department generally.
Burial	Kelso, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Cemetery: Church of England Cemetery

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father	Links Birth: August 23, 1806 — Cairnbrogie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom Marriage: February 16, 1833 — Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom Immigration: August 12, 1838 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Occupation: Blacksmith — between 1838 and 1839 — Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 20, 1874 — O'Connell Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Barbara Milne John Burgess George Burgess Alfred Burgess Mary McKessnie Fallisant McCloud Burgess Clarinda Coomber Burgess Jessie Burgess John Burgess 1806–1874 Birth: August 23, 1806 — Cairnbrogie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom Death: April 20, 1874 — O'Connell Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
mother	Links Birth: April 27, 1800 — Logie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom Marriage: February 16, 1833 — Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom Immigration: August 12, 1838 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: May 6, 1872 — Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Burgess John Burgess George Burgess Alfred Burgess Mary McKessnie Fallisant McCloud Burgess Clarinda Coomber Burgess Jessie Burgess Barbara Milne 1800–1872 Birth: April 27, 1800 — Logie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom Death: May 6, 1872 — Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage	Marriage — February 16, 1833 — Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
-6 years elder brother	Links Birth: January 11, 1827 20 26 — Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom Immigration: August 12, 1838 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: January 25, 1843 — Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: December 6, 1913 — Molong, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Page Chapman George Burgess Ellen Jane Burgess John Burgess William Chapman Burgess Elizabeth Burgess Henry Burgess Francis Burgess Edward Burgess James Burgess John Burgess 1827–1913 Birth: January 11, 1827 20 26 — Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom Death: December 6, 1913 — Molong, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
10 years elder brother	Links Birth: August 4, 1836 29 36 — Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom Immigration: August 12, 1838 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1859 — Mudgee, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1869 — Coonabarabran, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary B. Grimley Clarinda Burgess George Arthur Burgess Alfred E. Burgess Jessie Annie Barbara Burgess George Burgess 1836–1869 Birth: August 4, 1836 29 36 — Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom Death: 1869 — Coonabarabran, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
3 years himself	Links Birth: November 26, 1839 33 39 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: Death: April 20, 1881 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: Kelso, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jane Perry Clarinda J. Burgess Jane Burgess Alfred John Burgess Louisa Burgess Emmalina Burgess Edith Burgess Ida Emily Burgess Arthur George Burgess Ethel May Burgess Alfred Burgess 1839–1881 Birth: November 26, 1839 33 39 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 20, 1881 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
4 years younger sister	Links Birth: about 1843 36 42 — Kelso, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: October 15, 1861 — Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 15, 1925 — Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Burial: April 16, 1925 — Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Laws Ellen M. Laws William James Laws Jessie Laws Edward J. Laws Barbara Alice Laws Clarinda May Laws Mabel Grace Victoria Laws Millicent Emily Laws Ada L. Laws Mary McKessnie Fallisant McCloud Burgess 1843–1925 Birth: about 1843 36 42 — Kelso, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 15, 1925 — Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
2 years younger sister	Links Birth: February 10, 1845 38 44 — Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: February 17, 1868 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1940 — Orange, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Smart Morgan Emily Eliza Morgan George Burgess Morgan Albert John Morgan Ernest Frederick Morgan Clarinda May Morgan Ada Ellen Morgan Clarinda Coomber Burgess 1845–1940 Birth: February 10, 1845 38 44 — Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1940 — Orange, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
2 years younger sister	Links Birth: June 23, 1847 40 47 — Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: March 1, 1870 — Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1939 — Auburn, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Thomas George Morgan Alfred John Morgan Clarinda Millicent Morgan Lillian Emily Morgan George Arthur Morgan Jessie Beatrice Morgan Thomas Gordon Morgan Jessie Burgess 1847–1939 Birth: June 23, 1847 40 47 — Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1939 — Auburn, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Family with Jane Perry
himself	Links Birth: November 26, 1839 33 39 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: Death: April 20, 1881 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: Kelso, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jane Perry Clarinda J. Burgess Jane Burgess Alfred John Burgess Louisa Burgess Emmalina Burgess Edith Burgess Ida Emily Burgess Arthur George Burgess Ethel May Burgess Alfred Burgess 1839–1881 Birth: November 26, 1839 33 39 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 20, 1881 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
wife	Links Birth: 1836 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Alfred Burgess Clarinda J. Burgess Jane Burgess Alfred John Burgess Louisa Burgess Emmalina Burgess Edith Burgess Ida Emily Burgess Arthur George Burgess Ethel May Burgess Jane Perry 1836– Birth: 1836 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death:
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daughter	Links Birth: 1859 19 23 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1861 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Clarinda J. Burgess 1859–1861 Birth: 1859 19 23 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1861 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
2 years daughter	Links Birth: 1860 20 24 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: after 1881 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Jane Burgess 1860–1881 Birth: 1860 20 24 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: after 1881
3 years son	Links Birth: November 3, 1862 22 26 — Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: November 18, 1886 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1937 — Manly, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jane Oakes Holt Alfred John Burgess 1862–1937 Birth: November 3, 1862 22 26 — Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1937 — Manly, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2 years daughter	Links Birth: March 10, 1865 25 29 — Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: March 8, 1886 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: May 21, 1942 — North Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George Handler Holdstock Louisa Burgess 1865–1942 Birth: March 10, 1865 25 29 — Bathurst, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: May 21, 1942 — North Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
4 years daughter	Links Birth: 1868 28 32 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1870 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Emmalina Burgess 1868–1870 Birth: 1868 28 32 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1870 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
4 years daughter	Links Birth: 1871 31 35 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1872 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Edith Burgess 1871–1872 Birth: 1871 31 35 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1872 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
3 years daughter	Links Birth: 1873 33 37 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: after 1881 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Ida Emily Burgess 1873–1881 Birth: 1873 33 37 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: after 1881
3 years son	Links Birth: 1875 35 39 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1877 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Arthur George Burgess 1875–1877 Birth: 1875 35 39 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1877 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
5 years daughter	Links Birth: 1879 39 43 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Ethel May Burgess 1879– Birth: 1879 39 43 — Macquarie Plains, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death:

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Death	Source: Website - NLA Australian Newspapers

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Death	The mail train left Dubbo on the 17th Apr 1880. As it was coming down an incline near Springwood the next morning, the flooring of the fore compartment of a second-class carriage took fire. The passengers were very much alarmed. It was said that 'several ladies fainted in fright'. Alfred and another man endeavoured to get on to the roof of the carriage, but Alfred fell and sustained severe head injuries. It was reasoned that the fire took hold because the train was unusually long and when the brakes were applied, the front of the carriage was forced down on the springs. The springs were not strong enough to take the force being applied and compressed completely, allowing the floor of the carriage to rub against the wheel. The resulting friction caused a hole to be burnt through the floor of the carriage. After some time the passengers managed to attract the attention of the guard, and the train was brought to a standstill, but not before Alfred had attempted to climb on to the roof and had fallen. He was picked up unconscious, and taken to the Infirmary. In the newspapers of the day he was described as a blacksmith, a resident of Bathurst who was 'much esteemed'. Amongst those who called at the Infirmary to make enquiries about him were Sir Francis Suttor, Postmaster-General, who was born in Bathurst and managed his father's properties there. Another was a Captain Paul, of the No. 3 Company of Volunteers. He never recovered consciousness and died at about noon on the 20th. His local newspaper, the 'Bathurst Times' reported that 'deceased was a very old resident of Bathurst, if not a native of the place. He was a blacksmith and first class tradesman. He leaves a wife and six children, the youngest a baby in arms, totally unprovided for. Wherever the fault lay it clearly was not with Burgess, and we hope the case of the destitute family will receive die consideration at the hands of the Government.' An inquest was held in Sydney on 20 and 25 Apr at the court of city coroner Henry Shiell. Evidence was taken from Robert Harvey Burnett, a locomotive engineer who had worked for the Goverment railways since 1877. Mr Burnett told the court that the brake blocks used on the western railway were made principally of wood and that they had been that way since before he began his employment. The coroner attributed blame to the railway department generally.

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The mail train left Dubbo on the 17th Apr 1880. As it was coming down an incline near Springwood the next morning, the flooring of the fore compartment of a second-class carriage took fire.

The passengers were very much alarmed. It was said that 'several ladies fainted in fright'. Alfred and another man endeavoured to get on to the roof of the carriage, but Alfred fell and sustained severe head injuries.

It was reasoned that the fire took hold because the train was unusually long and when the brakes were applied, the front of the carriage was forced down on the springs. The springs were not strong enough to take the force being applied and compressed completely, allowing the floor of the carriage to rub against the wheel. The resulting friction caused a hole to be burnt through the floor of the carriage.

After some time the passengers managed to attract the attention of the guard, and the train was brought to a standstill, but not before Alfred had attempted to climb on to the roof and had fallen.

He was picked up unconscious, and taken to the Infirmary. In the newspapers of the day he was described as a blacksmith, a resident of Bathurst who was 'much esteemed'. Amongst those who called at the Infirmary to make enquiries about him were Sir Francis Suttor, Postmaster-General, who was born in Bathurst and managed his father's properties there. Another was a Captain Paul, of the No. 3 Company of Volunteers.

He never recovered consciousness and died at about noon on the 20th.

His local newspaper, the 'Bathurst Times' reported that 'deceased was a very old resident of Bathurst, if not a native of the place. He was a blacksmith and first class tradesman. He leaves a wife and six children, the youngest a baby in arms, totally unprovided for. Wherever the fault lay it clearly was not with Burgess, and we hope the case of the destitute family will receive die consideration at the hands of the Government.'

An inquest was held in Sydney on 20 and 25 Apr at the court of city coroner Henry Shiell. Evidence was taken from Robert Harvey Burnett, a locomotive engineer who had worked for the Goverment railways since 1877. Mr Burnett told the court that the brake blocks used on the western railway were made principally of wood and that they had been that way since before he began his employment. The coroner attributed blame to the railway department generally.

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Family with parents
father	John Burgess 1806–1874
mother Parents William Milne Margaret Corcoran	Barbara Milne 1800–1872
elder brother Family Elizabeth Page Chapman George Burgess Ellen Jane Burgess John Burgess William Chapman Burgess Elizabeth Burgess Henry Burgess Francis Burgess Edward Burgess James Burgess	John Burgess 1827–1913
elder brother Family Mary B. Grimley Clarinda Burgess George Arthur Burgess Alfred E. Burgess Jessie Annie Barbara Burgess	George Burgess 1836–1869
himself	Alfred Burgess 1839–1881
younger sister Family William Laws Ellen M. Laws William James Laws Jessie Laws Edward J. Laws Barbara Alice Laws Clarinda May Laws Mabel Grace Victoria Laws Millicent Emily Laws Ada L. Laws	Mary McKessnie Fallisant McCloud Burgess 1843–1925
younger sister Family John Smart Morgan Emily Eliza Morgan George Burgess Morgan Albert John Morgan Ernest Frederick Morgan Clarinda May Morgan Ada Ellen Morgan	Clarinda Coomber Burgess 1845–1940
younger sister Family Thomas George Morgan Alfred John Morgan Clarinda Millicent Morgan Lillian Emily Morgan George Arthur Morgan Jessie Beatrice Morgan Thomas Gordon Morgan	Jessie Burgess 1847–1939

Family with Jane Perry
himself	Alfred Burgess 1839–1881
wife	Jane Perry 1836–
daughter	Clarinda J. Burgess 1859–1861
daughter	Jane Burgess 1860–1881
son Family Jane Oakes Holt	Alfred John Burgess 1862–1937
daughter Family George Handler Holdstock	Louisa Burgess 1865–1942
daughter	Emmalina Burgess 1868–1870
daughter	Edith Burgess 1871–1872
daughter	Ida Emily Burgess 1873–1881
son	Arthur George Burgess 1875–1877
daughter	Ethel May Burgess 1879–