Australian newbie - seeking Westwood family details
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:11 am
Dear all,
I am searching for records relating to Jeremiah Westwood, who was my grandfather's grandfather. Jeremiah tragically perished in 1887 in Bulli, on the south coast on NSW Australia in a mine explosion.
I am an historian at the University of Wollongong, and it was by coincidence I recently discovered this information.
Jeremiah, as far as I know, remains entombed at the former mine site along with some of the other 80+ miners who perished.
Jeremiah married Mary Ann Carter at Cradley Heath in 1874, and then migrated to Australia.
According to my grandfather"™s notes, Mary Ann and Jeremiah arrived in Australia in 1878. Two years later, they had their first child together. After Jeremiah died, Mary Ann remarried in 1889.
Jeremiah and Mary had 4 children together, and Mary had another 3 (at least) with her 2nd husband.
Specifically what I am seeking is any records, especially pictures of Jeremiah and/or Mary if they exist after so many years.
Perhaps there are some people here who might know of family members or perhaps even the local press who may have records?
Please get in touch directly if you are able.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Robert Carr
I am searching for records relating to Jeremiah Westwood, who was my grandfather's grandfather. Jeremiah tragically perished in 1887 in Bulli, on the south coast on NSW Australia in a mine explosion.
I am an historian at the University of Wollongong, and it was by coincidence I recently discovered this information.
Jeremiah, as far as I know, remains entombed at the former mine site along with some of the other 80+ miners who perished.
Jeremiah married Mary Ann Carter at Cradley Heath in 1874, and then migrated to Australia.
According to my grandfather"™s notes, Mary Ann and Jeremiah arrived in Australia in 1878. Two years later, they had their first child together. After Jeremiah died, Mary Ann remarried in 1889.
Jeremiah and Mary had 4 children together, and Mary had another 3 (at least) with her 2nd husband.
Specifically what I am seeking is any records, especially pictures of Jeremiah and/or Mary if they exist after so many years.
Perhaps there are some people here who might know of family members or perhaps even the local press who may have records?
Please get in touch directly if you are able.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Robert Carr
