Australian Royalty: Genealogy of the colony of NSW

John Jackson, 1809–1850 (aged 41 years)

Name
John /Jackson/
Given names
John
Surname
Jackson
Birth
about 1809
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Text:

age given as 23 in 1832 [see immigration below]
Immigration
August 26, 1833 (aged 24 years)
Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Citation details: Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 71 (37)
Text:

John Jackson, one of 230 convicts transported on the ship Captain Cook, 02 May 1833.
Sentence details: Convicted at Cambridge Town Quarter Sessions for a term of life on 15 October 1832.
Vessel: Captain Cook.
Date of Departure: 02 May 1833.
Place of Arrival: New South Wales.

Citation details: Bury and Norwich Post - Wednesday 03 October 1832 p. 2
Text:

"Stephen Gosling, alias George Smith, John Jackson, Thomas Lee, and Mary Ann Hart, all except Lee known to our Police as Bury people, are committed to Cambridge Town Gaol, charged with stealing a silver watch from the person of James Newling, in the neighbourhood of Stourbridge Fair."

Citation details: Cambridge Chronicle and Journal - Friday 19 October 1832 p. 4
Text:

"CAMBRIDGE TOWN SESSIONS. ...
In the case of Lee, Smith, Jackson, and Hart, where they were all indicted as principals, the Grand Jury would consider whether the woman Hart could be said as having concurred, advised, and assisted in the scheme; if so they would find the bill against her...
Thomas Lee (19), George Smith alias Stephen Gosling, John Jackson (23), Mary Ann Hart (21), were charged with feloniously stealing a silver watch and a ribbon from the person of James Newling, of Ickleton. - It appeared from the evidence, that the prosecutor was at Stourbridge Fair on Monday the 24th of September, he had been drinking in Low's booth several hours, part of the time with the female prisoner; about ten o'clock he left the booth with her, and went between ten and twenty yards from it; in a few minutes three young men went up and knocked him down, tried to get his watch away, but one said "d--d if he could"; they then cut the watch pocket out, and during that time one of them thrust his hand against the prosecutor's mouth with a quantity of dust and dirt in it; the prosecutor was quite sure the three male prisoners were the men; when the male prisoner struck him the prosecutor said the female run away; this circumstance was also corroborated by two or three witnesses; several witnesses proved having seen the prosecutor in company with the female going from the booth, and also observing Smith and Jackson at a very short distance behind them; but stated that Lee was not with them, but a short distance from them; none of them, however, appearing to think that he was at present at the robbery. The prosecutor having subsequently stated the circumstances to Flindell, the constable, they went, with several other persons to the house occupied by the female Hart, where they found her and the three male prisoners. Smith and Jackson attempted to escape, but were prevented from doing so. The jury returned a verdict of guilty against Smith and Jackson; not guilty against Lee and Hart.
The above Thomas Lee was afterwards charged with stealing about fifteen shillings from the person of Thomas Cave, in the parish of St Andrew the Less. The prosecutor stated, that about three weeks since he one evening met the prisoner, and they went to several public houses and drank together. When in Burleigh-street, Lee suddenly called out "stop" and two other persons instantly pushed him, and all fell upon him, one of them taking the money out of his pocket; he cried murder, and then they got up and run away. One other witness proved seeing the prosecutor and prisoner in company with each other. Verdict - Guilty.
The three prisoners (Lee, Smith and Jackson) were then placed at the bar for sentence, and they Recorded observed, that it was absolutely necessary that striking examples should be made of persons convicted of such crimes; and as, from the known characters of the prisoners there was no hope of reclaiming them from their evil courses in this kingdom, the sentence of the Court was - that they be transported for life."

Citation details: p. 350
Text:

The ship Captain Cook (2) arrived in NSW 26 Aug 1833

Citation details: Annotated Printed Indentures 1833
Text:

John Jackson, 23, could read, Protestant, single, native of Suffolk, a bricklayer, convicted for stealing a watch at Cambridge (Town) Quarter Sessions 15 Oct 1832, life sentence, no former convictions, 5 feet 3 and a quarter inches tall, fair freckled complexion, brown hair and light hazel eyes, small scar on throat, scar inside little finger of right hand, another inside right thumb, blue ring middle finger of left hand.
Religious marriage
Mary Ann Hunt — View this family
February 15, 1842 (aged 33 years)
Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Citation details: Vol 04, 1839-1856 (No 1-345)
Text:

John Jackson of this parish a bachelor
and Mary Ann Hunt of this parish a spinster
were married in this church by banns with consent of the Governor
this 15th day of Feb 1842
John and Mary both made their X marks in the register
in the presence of Benjamin Edhouse who signed the register and John F.Staff who signed the register

Text:

John Jackson, 32, Captain Cook, life, ticket of leave
Mary Ann Hunt, arrived free
granted 27 Jan 1842 at Parramatta
Death
October 25, 1850 (aged 41 years)
Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Text:

Name: John Jackson
Death Date: 1850
Death Place: New South Wales
Registration Year: 1850
Registration Place: Montellorus, Wellington District, New South Wales
Volume Number: V1850309 36A

Citation details: 309 Vol 36
Text:

John Jackson, abode Montefiores, age 40, a bricklayer
Died 25 Oct 1850 and buried 27 Oct 1850
Parish of Holy Trinity, county of Wellington
Burial
October 27, 1850 (2 days after death)
Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Text:

John Jackson
BIRTH 1810
DEATH 25 Oct 1850 (aged 39–40)
BURIAL
Wellington Pioneer Cemetery
Wellington, Dubbo Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia
MEMORIAL ID 189632220
Exhumation
January 1924 (73 years after death)
Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Citation details: Wellington Times Thu 24 Jan 1924 p. 4
Text:

"After 74 Years.
This morning Mr C.J. Shakespeare exhumed the body of the late Mr John Jackson whose remains had been buried in the old cemetery, which adjoins the present cemetery, though a little higher up on the hill. One has often wondered why this portion of "God's acre" has not been looked after better than it is. To the casual observer, it would not appear that many of Wellington's oldest pioneers are sleeping their last sleep on the slope of that little hill, and it is only those who have actually visited this graveyard who know how the ravages of time have affected the headstones of those who lie buried there. Some of the headstones have fallen down, while the lettering on most has been obliterated, and in many cases, there is not the slightest indication of a grave, though underneath the ground lie many of Wellington's first citizens. The late John Jackson was a bricklayer by trade, and some of his work in this district is still to be seen, notably the residence of the late Patrick O'Shea at Montefiores. Of course, these places were built long before Wellington became a town at all. He was buried in 1850, being 40 years of age when he died. Though the body has been in the ground for 74 years, the bones were in a good state of preservation, though the woodwork of the coffin had all rotted away. The remains of his mother and father were buried alongside him. The little headstone over the grave has been removed and will be done up and re-lettered. This stone was a piece of Pyrmont granite, and was brought over the mountains in a bullock wagon by Willie Tait (Scotch Willy) who was a brother of Mr. Robert Tait, the well-known baker, both of whom have crossed the "Big Divide". This was in the stirring times when Montefiores was much livelier than it is at the present time. The late Mr. Jackson had three sons, viz. Joseph John, Samuel, and Frederick. Of this number, Joseph, who is now a well-known resident of Ponton, is the only one that is alive. He is now 77 years of age, though he looks much younger, and was only three years of age when his father died. He remembers as a lad fixing up the railing around his father's grave. He can give some fine reminiscences of the early days, which were fraught with danger and excitement. The remains of his father were encased in a fine cedar coffin and were reinterred in the Church of England portion of the local cemetery, close to those of his son Samuel, where no doubt they will now repose in epace until the last day."
Family with Mary Ann Hunt
himself
Birth: about 1809 — Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Immigration: August 26, 1833 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: February 15, 1842 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: October 25, 1850 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: October 27, 1850 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Exhumation: January 1924 — Wellington, 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 Mary Ann Hunt John Jackson Samuel Jackson Ann Jackson Margaret Jackson Joseph Jackson Frederick William Jackson
John Jackson
1809–1850
Birth: about 1809 — Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Death: October 25, 1850 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
wife
Birth: about 1823 29 21
Census: about 1825 — Bringelly, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: February 15, 1842 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: 1852 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: 1869 — Mudgee, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Death: November 7, 1891 — Ponto, Central Western Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: Wellington, Central Western Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Jackson John Jackson Samuel Jackson Ann Jackson Margaret Jackson Joseph Jackson Frederick William Jackson Family with spouse Thomas Foyster William Alfred Foyster Thomas Henry Foyster Family with spouse Septimus Reed Haddock
Mary Ann Hunt
1823–1891
Birth: about 1823 29 21
Death: November 7, 1891 — Ponto, Central Western Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage — February 15, 1842 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
9 months
son
Birth: November 16, 1842 33 19 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: 1869 — Mudgee, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1918 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: Geurie, Upper Western, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Amelia Gaydon
John Jackson
1842–1918
Birth: November 16, 1842 33 19 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1918 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
3 years
son
Birth: August 3, 1845 36 22 — New South Wales, Australia
Baptism: September 22, 1845 36 22 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1909 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
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Samuel Jackson
1845–1909
Birth: August 3, 1845 36 22 — New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1909 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
daughter
Birth: August 13, 1845 36 22 — New South Wales, Australia
Baptism: December 21, 1845 36 22 — Braidwood, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1934 — Cowra, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
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Ann Jackson
1845–1934
Birth: August 13, 1845 36 22 — New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1934 — Cowra, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
2 years
daughter
Birth: 1847 38 24 — Goulburn, South West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1913 — Braidwood, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: Braidwood, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
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Margaret Jackson
1847–1913
Birth: 1847 38 24 — Goulburn, South West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1913 — Braidwood, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
1 year
son
Birth: 1847 38 24 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1934 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Joseph Jackson
1847–1934
Birth: 1847 38 24 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1934 — Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
4 years
son
Birth: 1850 41 27 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1921 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: Geurie, Upper Western, New South Wales, Australia
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Frederick William Jackson
1850–1921
Birth: 1850 41 27 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1921 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Thomas Foyster + Mary Ann Hunt
wife’s husband
Birth: about 1815 — Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Immigration: September 1, 1839 — Sydney Cove, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Court appearance: September 15, 1847 — Berrima, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: 1852 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1859 — Dubbo, Central Western Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: Dubbo, Central Western Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Ann Hunt William Alfred Foyster Thomas Henry Foyster
Thomas Foyster
1815–1859
Birth: about 1815 — Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Death: 1859 — Dubbo, Central Western Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
wife
Birth: about 1823 29 21
Census: about 1825 — Bringelly, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: February 15, 1842 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: 1852 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: 1869 — Mudgee, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Death: November 7, 1891 — Ponto, Central Western Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: Wellington, Central Western Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Jackson John Jackson Samuel Jackson Ann Jackson Margaret Jackson Joseph Jackson Frederick William Jackson Family with spouse Thomas Foyster William Alfred Foyster Thomas Henry Foyster Family with spouse Septimus Reed Haddock
Mary Ann Hunt
1823–1891
Birth: about 1823 29 21
Death: November 7, 1891 — Ponto, Central Western Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage — 1852 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
5 years
stepson
Birth: 1856 41 33 — Dubbo, Central Western Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1933 — Gulgong, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
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William Alfred Foyster
1856–1933
Birth: 1856 41 33 — Dubbo, Central Western Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1933 — Gulgong, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
4 years
stepson
Birth: 1859 44 36 — Dubbo, Central Western Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
Death: April 29, 1953 — Silverdale, South Coast and Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: Mulgoa, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Thomas Henry Foyster
1859–1953
Birth: 1859 44 36 — Dubbo, Central Western Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
Death: April 29, 1953 — Silverdale, South Coast and Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia
Septimus Reed Haddock + Mary Ann Hunt
wife’s husband
Birth: September 8, 1839 33 37 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Christening: November 3, 1839 33 37 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: 1869 — Mudgee, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1922 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: Wellington, Central Western Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Ann Hunt
Septimus Reed Haddock
1839–1922
Birth: September 8, 1839 33 37 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 1922 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
wife
Birth: about 1823 29 21
Census: about 1825 — Bringelly, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Census: November 1828 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage: February 15, 1842 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: 1852 — Wellington, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage: 1869 — Mudgee, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Death: November 7, 1891 — Ponto, Central Western Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
Burial: Wellington, Central Western Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Jackson John Jackson Samuel Jackson Ann Jackson Margaret Jackson Joseph Jackson Frederick William Jackson Family with spouse Thomas Foyster William Alfred Foyster Thomas Henry Foyster Family with spouse Septimus Reed Haddock
Mary Ann Hunt
1823–1891
Birth: about 1823 29 21
Death: November 7, 1891 — Ponto, Central Western Slopes and Plains, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage — 1869 — Mudgee, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
Birth
Text:

age given as 23 in 1832 [see immigration below]
Immigration
Citation details: Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 71 (37)
Text:

John Jackson, one of 230 convicts transported on the ship Captain Cook, 02 May 1833.
Sentence details: Convicted at Cambridge Town Quarter Sessions for a term of life on 15 October 1832.
Vessel: Captain Cook.
Date of Departure: 02 May 1833.
Place of Arrival: New South Wales.

Citation details: Bury and Norwich Post - Wednesday 03 October 1832 p. 2
Text:

"Stephen Gosling, alias George Smith, John Jackson, Thomas Lee, and Mary Ann Hart, all except Lee known to our Police as Bury people, are committed to Cambridge Town Gaol, charged with stealing a silver watch from the person of James Newling, in the neighbourhood of Stourbridge Fair."

Citation details: Cambridge Chronicle and Journal - Friday 19 October 1832 p. 4
Text:

"CAMBRIDGE TOWN SESSIONS. ...
In the case of Lee, Smith, Jackson, and Hart, where they were all indicted as principals, the Grand Jury would consider whether the woman Hart could be said as having concurred, advised, and assisted in the scheme; if so they would find the bill against her...
Thomas Lee (19), George Smith alias Stephen Gosling, John Jackson (23), Mary Ann Hart (21), were charged with feloniously stealing a silver watch and a ribbon from the person of James Newling, of Ickleton. - It appeared from the evidence, that the prosecutor was at Stourbridge Fair on Monday the 24th of September, he had been drinking in Low's booth several hours, part of the time with the female prisoner; about ten o'clock he left the booth with her, and went between ten and twenty yards from it; in a few minutes three young men went up and knocked him down, tried to get his watch away, but one said "d--d if he could"; they then cut the watch pocket out, and during that time one of them thrust his hand against the prosecutor's mouth with a quantity of dust and dirt in it; the prosecutor was quite sure the three male prisoners were the men; when the male prisoner struck him the prosecutor said the female run away; this circumstance was also corroborated by two or three witnesses; several witnesses proved having seen the prosecutor in company with the female going from the booth, and also observing Smith and Jackson at a very short distance behind them; but stated that Lee was not with them, but a short distance from them; none of them, however, appearing to think that he was at present at the robbery. The prosecutor having subsequently stated the circumstances to Flindell, the constable, they went, with several other persons to the house occupied by the female Hart, where they found her and the three male prisoners. Smith and Jackson attempted to escape, but were prevented from doing so. The jury returned a verdict of guilty against Smith and Jackson; not guilty against Lee and Hart.
The above Thomas Lee was afterwards charged with stealing about fifteen shillings from the person of Thomas Cave, in the parish of St Andrew the Less. The prosecutor stated, that about three weeks since he one evening met the prisoner, and they went to several public houses and drank together. When in Burleigh-street, Lee suddenly called out "stop" and two other persons instantly pushed him, and all fell upon him, one of them taking the money out of his pocket; he cried murder, and then they got up and run away. One other witness proved seeing the prosecutor and prisoner in company with each other. Verdict - Guilty.
The three prisoners (Lee, Smith and Jackson) were then placed at the bar for sentence, and they Recorded observed, that it was absolutely necessary that striking examples should be made of persons convicted of such crimes; and as, from the known characters of the prisoners there was no hope of reclaiming them from their evil courses in this kingdom, the sentence of the Court was - that they be transported for life."

Citation details: p. 350
Text:

The ship Captain Cook (2) arrived in NSW 26 Aug 1833

Citation details: Annotated Printed Indentures 1833
Text:

John Jackson, 23, could read, Protestant, single, native of Suffolk, a bricklayer, convicted for stealing a watch at Cambridge (Town) Quarter Sessions 15 Oct 1832, life sentence, no former convictions, 5 feet 3 and a quarter inches tall, fair freckled complexion, brown hair and light hazel eyes, small scar on throat, scar inside little finger of right hand, another inside right thumb, blue ring middle finger of left hand.
Religious marriage
Citation details: Vol 04, 1839-1856 (No 1-345)
Text:

John Jackson of this parish a bachelor
and Mary Ann Hunt of this parish a spinster
were married in this church by banns with consent of the Governor
this 15th day of Feb 1842
John and Mary both made their X marks in the register
in the presence of Benjamin Edhouse who signed the register and John F.Staff who signed the register

Text:

John Jackson, 32, Captain Cook, life, ticket of leave
Mary Ann Hunt, arrived free
granted 27 Jan 1842 at Parramatta
Death
Text:

Name: John Jackson
Death Date: 1850
Death Place: New South Wales
Registration Year: 1850
Registration Place: Montellorus, Wellington District, New South Wales
Volume Number: V1850309 36A

Citation details: 309 Vol 36
Text:

John Jackson, abode Montefiores, age 40, a bricklayer
Died 25 Oct 1850 and buried 27 Oct 1850
Parish of Holy Trinity, county of Wellington
Burial
Text:

John Jackson
BIRTH 1810
DEATH 25 Oct 1850 (aged 39–40)
BURIAL
Wellington Pioneer Cemetery
Wellington, Dubbo Regional Council, New South Wales, Australia
MEMORIAL ID 189632220
Exhumation
Citation details: Wellington Times Thu 24 Jan 1924 p. 4
Text:

"After 74 Years.
This morning Mr C.J. Shakespeare exhumed the body of the late Mr John Jackson whose remains had been buried in the old cemetery, which adjoins the present cemetery, though a little higher up on the hill. One has often wondered why this portion of "God's acre" has not been looked after better than it is. To the casual observer, it would not appear that many of Wellington's oldest pioneers are sleeping their last sleep on the slope of that little hill, and it is only those who have actually visited this graveyard who know how the ravages of time have affected the headstones of those who lie buried there. Some of the headstones have fallen down, while the lettering on most has been obliterated, and in many cases, there is not the slightest indication of a grave, though underneath the ground lie many of Wellington's first citizens. The late John Jackson was a bricklayer by trade, and some of his work in this district is still to be seen, notably the residence of the late Patrick O'Shea at Montefiores. Of course, these places were built long before Wellington became a town at all. He was buried in 1850, being 40 years of age when he died. Though the body has been in the ground for 74 years, the bones were in a good state of preservation, though the woodwork of the coffin had all rotted away. The remains of his mother and father were buried alongside him. The little headstone over the grave has been removed and will be done up and re-lettered. This stone was a piece of Pyrmont granite, and was brought over the mountains in a bullock wagon by Willie Tait (Scotch Willy) who was a brother of Mr. Robert Tait, the well-known baker, both of whom have crossed the "Big Divide". This was in the stirring times when Montefiores was much livelier than it is at the present time. The late Mr. Jackson had three sons, viz. Joseph John, Samuel, and Frederick. Of this number, Joseph, who is now a well-known resident of Ponton, is the only one that is alive. He is now 77 years of age, though he looks much younger, and was only three years of age when his father died. He remembers as a lad fixing up the railing around his father's grave. He can give some fine reminiscences of the early days, which were fraught with danger and excitement. The remains of his father were encased in a fine cedar coffin and were reinterred in the Church of England portion of the local cemetery, close to those of his son Samuel, where no doubt they will now repose in epace until the last day."