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John Bent Page 153 letters at Post Office 31st May 1847
Thomas Bentick wed Annie Coleman in 1847 at Church of England St James, Melbourne
Captain Bentley arrived from Sydney 9 May 1840 on the Strathfieldsaye
Captain Bentley master arrived Sydney 2 July 1841 from Port Phillip on the Timbo
Mrs Bentley arrived Sydney 2 July 1841 from Port Phillip on the Timbo
Edward Bentley witness to wedding 25 Nov !839 James Candy to Ann Eaton at St James Cathedral, Melbourne
George Buntly / Bently 29 hus (7 family) Carpenter Prot both Manchester, came 17 July 1841 on the England
Catherine Buntly / Bently 20 wife of George (7 family) House Keeper Prot both Manchester, came 17 July 1841 on the England
George Bentley, and Catherine baptised female Selina at Methodist / Wesleyan Melbourne born at Melbourne 1842 #1214
Selina Bentley, died G 1m female Melbourne 1842 #3756 Church Of England St James, Melbourne
George Bentley and Catherine christened Ellen 1844, John 1845, Selina 1847, Ann 1847,
George Bentley Directory 1847 carpenter off Collins lane
Godfrey Bentley, Master arrived 17 Apr 1842 from Newcastle on the Timbo
Godfrey Bentley, Licensed to cut timber at Murray District July 1845. Source - Melbourne Courier 18 Aug 1845
Joseph Bentley Page 197 Letters at Office 30th June 1847
Robert Bently 23 hus (5 family) Carpenter Prot both Stafford, came 17 July 1841 on the England
Martha Bently 23 wife of Robert (5 family) House Keeper Prot both Stafford, came 17 July 1841 on the England
Robert Bentley, and Mary baptised female Hannah at Methodist / Wesleyan Melbourne born at Melbourne 1842 #1111
Robert Bentley and Martha christened George 1844 died, James 1846
Samuel Bentley wed 25 Feb 1839 to Johanna Hayes at St James Cathedral, Melbourne
Samuel Bently - Bentley and Johanna Hayes christened Edward 1840
William Bentley convict came on the Hero now Free Nominal List of Ticket of Leave page 39 - 6 granted ticket-of-leave 20 Jan 1840
William Bently, convict came per 'Hero', Ticket of Leave for county of Port Phillip appears in Government Gazette of 29 Jan 1840. Source - Port Phillip Herald 28 Feb 1840,
William Bentley 19 (3 single man) Farm Servant Prot both Stafford, came 17 July 1841 on the England
George Benwill came Sep 1847 with 306 on the Joseph Somes aged 20
Mr Edward Beremham left 10 Oct 1843 barque clearing for London on the Dublin
William Beresford and Mary christened John 1845
Robert Berger, - Crew arrived 13 Jan 1842 from London and Cork on the Samuel Boddington
Mathew Bergin, 25 single man Labourer RC both Queens Co arrived 13 Jan 1842 from London and Cork on the Samuel Boddington
Mathew Bergin Page 153 letters atPost Office 31st May 1847
Patrick Bergen Correspondence Portland Bay Public House on River Wannon 13 194
Jeremiah Berigan and Mary Callinan christened Bridget 1840
Robt P Berks came Sep 1847 with 306 on the Joseph Somes aged 20
Agnes Bernard 16 (4 single woman) Housemaid Prot reads, came 2 Oct 1841 on the Thomas Arbuthnot
Thomas Bernard, letter at Geelong Post Office. Source - Geelong Advertiser 31 Oct 1844
Dr Bernard Arrived 12 Nov 1840, from Sydney on the Isabella Watson
Mr Bernard Geelong departed 12 Jan 1841 for Hobart town on the Lillias
Dr J Bernard departed Melbourne 19 Apr 1841 for Hobart town arrived 24 Apr on the Flying Squirrel
Mr Bernard departed 20 Oct 1841 from Launceston for Port Phillip, William Hughes
Mr Bernard departing 21 Dec 1841 from Launceston for Port Phillip, on the Corsair
Mr Bernard arrived at Launceston from Port Phillip on the steamer 'Corsair' 3 Jan 1842 - source Launceston Courier 10 Jan 1842
WD Bernard, is owed money by the Port Phillip Bank, has current account. Source - Port Phillip Herald 3 Sept 1844
D Bernard arrived at Port Phillip from Sydney on the steamer 'Thistle' 30 July 1845. Source - Port Phillip Herald 31 Jul 1845
William Dallas Bernard Dr, Directory 1847 M.P, settler Port Fairy
Alexander Bernascoine Directory 1847 tailor Collins street
James Berniss, one of 469 voters who qualified by Dwelling house in Malop St Geelong Electors List District of Bourke. Source - Melbourne Courier 8 Aug 1845
Catherine Berrell witness to wedding 17 Aug 1839 of John Dinwoodie by Rev James Forbes Presbyterian
CN Berry witness to wedding 17 Jul 1839 Francis Bennett to Mary Heard at St James Cathedral, Melbourne
Elizabeth Berry, 27 single woman Bounty immigrant arrived 26 Feb 1842 from Plymouth on the Himalaya
George Berry departed 9 Aug 1841 from Launceston for Portland Bay on the Minerva - source Launceston Courier 16 Aug 1841
a possible match to him is the arrival in Tasmania is George Berry arrived 25 Dec 1839 on the Charlotte
An earlier arrival is George Berry came as a convict, departed the Downs 12 Apr 1833 and arrived in Hobart 12 Aug 1833 on the Emperor Alexander, sentenced at Gloucester Assisses 11 Aug 1832 for stealing, sentenced to 7 years transportation, and received Certificate of Freedom 1839, despite a problem with drunkedness
George Berry 26 (1 single man) Labourer Prot both Westmorland, came 7 Oct 1841 on the Intrinsic
George Berry wed in 1846 to Susanna Head who came 1844 on the Seaqueen, at Church of England St James, Melbourne christened James 1847

From on Sunday, 5 April, 2009

Hi Elizabeth,
My George Berry came on the Intrinsic, and married Susan Head in Melbourne in 1846, although we knew her as Susannah but she is the same person. We 4 of us have been doing research on the family history for about 25 years. We have info on George Berry's parents and siblings also as well as Susan's.


Isaac Berry, 38 hus Labourer Prot reads Wiltshire came 19 Feb 1842 as Bounty Immigrants on the Regulus
Jane Berry, 36 wife of Isaac Housekeeper Prot neither Wiltshire came 19 Feb 1842 as Bounty Immigrants on the Regulus
William Berry, 10, James Berry, 8, Elizabeth Berry, 4 and Isaac Berry, 3 son of Isaac Prot Wiltshire came 19 Feb 1842 as Bounty Immigrants on the Regulus
Isaac Berry and Jane christened Mary Jane 1843, Sarah Ann 1847,
James Berry came Nov 1846 with 334 on the Maitland aged 18
John Berry 38 hus (4 family) Farm servant Prot both Devonshire, came 30 Aug 1841 on the Strathfieldsaye
Anne Berry 37 wife of John (4 family) Farm servant Prot both Devonshire, came 30 Aug 1841 on the Strathfieldsaye
Alfred Berry 13, Lucinda Berry 11, Montague Berry 6 and Humfrey Berry 0 dau of John (4 family) Prot Devonshire, came 30 Aug 1841 on the Strathfieldsaye
John Berry and Anne christened Mary 1847
John Berry, No 8, letters at Melbourne Post Office. Source - Melbourne Courier 10 Sep 1845
John Berry wed Jessie Cameron in 1847 at Church of England St James, Melbourne
John Berry Directory 1847 farmer Darabin Creek Original Notice, dated 27th April , 1844 . Re-licensed May 27, 1846.
Joseph Berry wed Ellen Gibney in 1843 at Church of England St James, Melbourne christened Mary 1843
Susannah Berry wed Thomas Mann Jarvis in 1844 at Church of England St James Melbourne
Thomas Beavy/ Berry 30, Single man 2, Farmer Ballynomastree, in Historical Records of Vic, Vol 4, immigrants arrived 13 Dec 1839 on the Westminster
Thomas Berry 30, Farm servant, employed by Horatio Cooper, came Dec 1839 on the Westminster
Thomas Berry came May 1847 with 338 on the Sir Thomas Arbuthnot aged 18
William Berresford convict came on the Parkfield 1839 sentenced to 14 years assigned to Messrs Allan River Hopkins Tickets of Leave to be collected page 212 - 16 granted ticket-of-leave 1 Jun 1844 Labourer
William Berrysford, wed Mary Hall 1842 #644 Presbyterian Melbourne & Geelong
Mr Bertelson cleared out 9 Jan 1841 from Melbourne for Sydney and arrived Sydney 19 Jan 1841 from Port Phillip 13 Jan, on the Clydesdale
Bertel Johannes Bertelsen, and Jane Mary baptised Henri Hawkins Ford at Church Of England St James, Melbourne born at Melb 1842 #12702
Bertle Johannes Bertlesen, Port Phillip Herald 13 Dec 1842 Page 2 standing for office of Town Treasurer
B. J. Bertleson - Bertleson Page 197 Letters at Office 30th June 1847
Mr Berth (Steerage) arrived 17 May 1841 from Adelaide, on the Edina
Charles Bertram Directory 1847 settler Traveller's Rest Mount Macedon
Bertram C Campaspe 20 Apr 1847 granted / Mt Macedon District Court and 23 Apr 1847 - from Publicans of 19th Century Vic
George Bertram 24 hus (Family 39), Agriculturist Co kerry Prot, arrived 10 July 1840 on the Coromandel
M Anne Bertram 19 wife of George (Family 40), Housekeeper do, arrived 10 July 1840 on the Coromandel

George Bertram and Mary Anne 19 christened Mary Jane 1840,
George Bertram, and Ann Mary baptised Henrietta Louisa at Church Of England St James, Melbourne born at Narre Warr 1842 #12942
George - opened first hotel in district, McIvor Inn 1847
Page 197 List of Letters lying in this Office 30th June 1847
William Bertram (Steerage 1), arrived 10 July 1840 on the Coromandel
William Bertram wed Lilias Robertson in 1843 at Presbyterian Melbourne & Geelong christened Sarah Peers 1844
William Bertram, to support building of one church in Mount Macedon and supporting it while they live in the area. Source - Port Phillip Herald 3 May 1844
Bertram William Campaspe Inn Campaspe Creek 01 Sep 1846 and 03 Sep 1846 - from Publicans of 19th Century Vic
William - Campaspe Inn 1846, 2 years later built 7 miles away, place later known as village of Runnymede.
Page 32 letters at Post Office 3 Feb 1847
James Berwick and Jane christened James Robert 1845
James Berwick departed from Port Phillip for London on the Sir Robert Peel 12 Mar 1845 - source Port Phillip Herald 20 March 1845
Mr Besnard, clearing for Liverpool on 24 March 1844 on the Mary Lloyd
Mr Beswick and wife Cabin passengers arrived 9 Nov 1840 from Liverpool on the Clydesdale
Miss Beswick Cabin passengers arrived 9 Nov 1840 from Liverpool on the Clydesdale
George Bessens /Bessant, m came from Gravesend as unassisted immigrant arrived 18 Jun 1842 at Port Phillip on the Earl of Durham
David Best, Mrs Eliza Best and 6 children came 7 Feb 1839 on the coastal ship Mumford
Mr Best, in Oct 1839 employed David Duncan aged 30, who came on the David Clarke
D Best The Port Phillip Herald Tuesday, 3 Jan 1843 signed public notice supporting John Stephen to be a Councillor for the La Trobe Ward
D Best, jury for Supreme Court Mon 18 Nov 1844. Source - Melbourne Weekly Courier 23 Nov 1844
D Best sworn in as a Special Constable before His Worship the Mayor 21 Oct 1845 72 enrolled, all publicans exempted. Source - Port Phillip Herald 23 Oct 1845
David Best and Elizabeth christened Elizabeth 1845
Directory 1847 cabinetmaker Bourke street
Eliza Best arrived 8 Feb 1841 at Launceston from Port Phillip on the John Pirie - source Launceston Courier 15 Feb 1841
George Best 37 hus (7 family) Carpenter Prot both Co Armagh, came 21 Jan 1841 on the Sir Charles Forbes
M Ann Best 31 wife of George (7 family) House servant Prot Co Armagh, came 21 Jan 1841 on the Sir Charles Forbes
M Ann Best 12, George Best 10, Jane Best 7, Richard best 2 son of George (7 family) Prot Co Armagh, came 21 Jan 1841 on the Sir Charles Forbes
George Best, and Ann Mary baptised John Robert at Church Of England St James, Melbourne born at Melb 1842 #12984
George Best and M Ann christened Bessy Ann 1846,
George Best Directory 1847 carpenter William street
H Best, arrived from Launceston on the schooner 'Joshua Carroll' as Cabin Passenger on 11 Feb 1840. Source - Port Phillip Herald 14 Feb 1840
Henry Best arrived 12 July 1841 at Launceston from Port Phillip on the Tamar - source Launceston Courier 19 July 1841
Henry Best Directory 1847 settler Mount Rous
Mary Ann Best, female wed Robert Crowe 1842 #4545 Church Of England St James, Melbourne
Mary Ann Best wed Robert Whitehead in 1845 at Church of England
Directory 1847 dressmaker William street
Miriam Best wed Duncan Mcintyre in 1846 at Presbyterian Portland
Mr Best arrived 22 Jan 1841 at Launceston from Port Phillip on the Industry - source Launceston Courier 25 Jan 1841
Mr Best arrived 8 Mar 1841 at Launceston from Port Phillip on the Industry
Mr Best arrived Melbourne 26 Apr 1841 from Hobart town on the Minerva
Thomas Best departing 28 May 1841 from Launceston for Port Phillip on the Will Watch - source Launceston Courier 31 May 1841
Thomas Best arrived 12 July 1841 at Launceston from Port Phillip on the Tamar
Thomas Best departed 9 Aug 1841 from Launceston for Portland Bay on the Minerva
Thomas Best arrived at Launceston from Port Phillip on the schooner 'Tamar' 12 July 1841 - source Launceston Courier 19 July 1841
Thomas Best departed from Launceston for Portland Bay on the brig 'Minerva' 9 Aug 1841 - source Launceston Courier 16 Aug 1841
Thomas Best wed Alice Mcguire in 1844 at Presbyterian Portland christened Mary Ann 1845, Alice 1847,
Directory 1847 settler Arandouny Portland
Thomas Best The Port Phillip Herald Fri 30 June 1843 voted in election 20 June 1843, resident of Portland
Thomas Best, letter to be collected from Melbourne Post Office. Source - Port Phillip Herald 6 Feb 1844
Thomas Best, voted in Geelong to elect two members to sit in Legislative Council. Source - Port Phillip Herald 30 Apr 1844
Thomas Best, Portland Bay District monthly license for 1-31 August 1844 to strip Bark and cut timber. Source - Port Phillip Herald 22 Oct 1844
Thomas Best, one of 469 voters who qualified by Dwelling house in Perry St Portland Electors List District of Bourke. Source - Melbourne Courier 8 Aug 1845
Thomas Best, Licensed to depasture stock at Portland Bay District August 1845. Source - Melbourne Courier 29 Sep 1845
Thomas Best Owned Property Arrendoovong about 45 miles from Portland - House & Land
Charles Beswick wed Eliza Keys in 1846 at Presbyterian Melbourne & Geelong christened John 1847
Directory 1847 Moodie Yallo county Bourke
Charles Beswicke The Port Phillip Herald Fri, 23 June 1843 voted in election 20 June 1843, during fifth hour, 1-2pm
Charles Beswick, one of 469 voters who qualified by Freehold in Malop and Yarra St Geelong Electors List District of Bourke. Source - Melbourne Courier 8 Aug 1845
George Beswick, No 8, letters at Melbourne Post Office. Source - Melbourne Courier 10 Sep 1845
George Beswicke - Beswick Directory 1847 farmer
JL Beswicke The Port Phillip Herald Fri, 23 June 1843 voted in election 20 June 1843, during fifth hour, 1-2pm
JL Beswick, settler on the Western Port Rd cart hit a stump, he fell, was run over and died. Source - Port Phillip Herald 9 Apr 1844
John Beswick Directory 1847 sheep owner Whitehead's Spring Ck, Pt. Fairy Letter at Post-office unclaimed 27th February, 1847
Mr Beswick departed Sydney 23 Feb 1841 for Port Phillip, on the Australasian Packet
Mr Beswicke 10 March 1841 arrived Melbourne from Sydney, on the Australasian Packet
Mr Beswick 14 Aug 1841 departed Sydney for Port Phillip on the Sea Horse steamer
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