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1551

Walter lived just 24 hours (has been transcribed into the Pioneer Index incorrectly as “24 years”). Father was listed as living in Boat Harbour at time of death.

King, Walter (I2053)

1552

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Living (I1119)

1553

Walter Medwin & Rebecca Guest

Family F331

1554

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Living (I957)

1555

Was a farmer, later became a storekeeper in Church street, Stanley, 1871. The last living pioneers of the North West Coast are slowly being severed from their places by the grim messenger death. The late Mr. Thomas Medwin, who died on the 14th inst., at West Devonport, was an old identity of the coast, and like his father and brothers had borne the burden that beset all pioneers. The deceased was 67 years of age, and was a son of the late Mr. William Medwin, and was a child when the father and mother, and family numbering eight, landed in the year 1840 in New Zealand. The natives at that time were very wild and turbulent, and about the year 1841 the family deemed it best to move to Tasmania. At that time the V.D.L. Co. offered very strong inducement to settlers, and a settlement was made in the forest, which name the district is now known by, and there was the commencement of farming by a family who are recognized as being amongst the most successful and energetic farmers of the Circular Head district. The deceased retired from farming about 25 years ago, and as a successful storekeeper, was well known. A few years ago the late Mr. Thomas Medwin removed to West Devonport, where he had built a nice home, but, unfortunately, heart disease deprived him of that reward which he had earned – a rest to enjoy the competency gathered by incessant toil and thrift. The deceased left a widow and large family, now grown up, to follow the footsteps of a worthy farther. The funeral cortege was a large one, friends and relatives coming from various parts of the island to do respectful homage to one whose just and kindly acts will long be cherished.
(The Advocate 17th October 1904 - http://tascoastalcemeteries.com/medwin.htm)

Medwin, Thomas (I1090)

1556

Was a ganger for the railway lines (Scarsdale).

Abbott, Alfred (I85)

1557

Was a lieutenant in Field Artillery during World War 2 (13 May 1942 - 31 Aug 1946). Worked for Pan America Airways 1947 to 1953 in San Francisco, Honolulu, Tokyo, Hong Kong & Guam. Entered Smith Printing 1 May 1953, changed name of business back to Smith McKay Printing. Bought out Bessie Smith in 1956. David Leonard bought out Leonard Mortimore 1 Jul 1983. Opened Memorabilia of San Jose in 1986, president of San Jose Rotary Club (440 members) 1994-1995.

McKay, Leonard Mortimore Jnr (I4)

1558

Was living with daughter Mary and son in law James Arthur in 1920.

Engley, Harriet Louisa (I21)

1559

Was living with two Caroline Stokoe’s in Scarsdale in 1909, possibly mother and sister?

Stokoe, William (I96)

1560

Was only 5 years old when taken to America.

Mother and fathers birthplaces listed as ‘England’ on 1880 census.

Served in Co. H. Mayo Infantry and Co. C. 27th Massachussets Infantry.

Birthplace listed as England in 1860, 1870 & 1910 censuses. Listed as Connecticut in other census’s.

Williams, Fredrick H (I10)

1561

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Living (I130)

1562

Whilst the family was living in Richmond (what dates?), Father Hollis of Saint Ignacious Roman Catholic Church was the family priest.

Mills, Joan Gloria (I5)

1563

Will dated Apl. 9, 1794; proved Apl. 19, 1794 (R. L. A., F., 213, Ja.).

Layton, William (I1653)

1564

William A Bushee

Bushee, William A (I24)

1565

William Akers

Akers, William (I1940)

1566

William and Catherine left Indiana to go to California with the wagon trains in 1853.

An excerpt from a letter written by Annelia to a man gathering information on early the Californian's: Roseville, California March 1, 1926. "My name is Annelia Elizabeth Barter Latyon. I was born March 5, 1852 in Posey County Indiana; crossed the plains in a covered wagon with my father and mother William and Catherine Barter both deceased now. We reached Placerville (Hangtown then) early in the fall of 1853. Stewarts Flan, a live mining town, was our first home and there two years later my mother died. Placer County has always been home to my father and to the Layton family whose youngest son and I married in 1867. My husband died in 1914.Any information or questions that I can answer, I will personally or otherwise.Yours very truly,Mrs Annelia Elizabeth LaytonRoseville, Calif.”

ALSO FROM ANCESTRY.COM---
William was a blacksmith, having learned the trade from his father who had an apprentice staff of 16. He and his wife left Indiana early in 1853, joined a wagon train made up at St. Louis, MO., and arrived in Hangtown (Placerville), California, in September 1853. The covered wagon in which they traveled to California was made entirely in the blacksmith shop of the pioneer's father, William Barter. A news clipping of a Mt. Vernon, Indiana paper of 1931 stated: "For the first time in one hundred years, Mt. Vernon is without a Barter blacksmith shop."The pioneer's daughter, Annelia, recalls hearing her mother tell of her fright on the way across the plains when a squaw rode up on her horse and picked up the baby, then a year old. The squaw road away again and soon returned with a pair of beaded moccasins that she fitted on the baby's feet. Their trip was not marked with troubles with the Indians, as were the pioneer trains before them and the next train after them.

Authorities: Family Bible originally belonging to William Barter, Placer County, 1852-1914; now in the possession of Annelia Barter Layton, Roseville. Published 1851, American Bible Society.Cemetery and/or tombstone records, Stewart's Flat, Placer County. In 1885, he owned and managed a fruit and dair ranch near Pennoyn, CA.From: History of Posey County, pg. 468

Barter, William II (I155)

1567

William Anthony

Anthony, William John (I2321)

1568

William Barter

Barter, William II (I155)

1569

William Barter Sen

Barter, William (I491)

1570

William Batchelor