Thanks Judith and Sue. Yes, I have all that Datson info as I live in Moonta. The family scattered from here and some went to NZ, Qld, WA, Victoria as well as South Africa. I have just been tying up loose ends, hence the Hedgcock query. That Hugh Datson was killed in a mining accident here, and I have the Coroner's report. What is interesting is that Edward Datson, Loreena's father abandoned his family and was never seen or heard of again, which doesn't fit with the community and family spirit of the rest of the clan. Therefore, we don't have his death date or location despite many in the family looking everywhere for him. A descendant from NZ is visiting me week after next to do more research here. But I expect he went west and changed his name like many others. I have not found trace of him here.
That branch however, is not my prime interest, ie they are not related to my husband, whereas Hugh's brother Richard Henry is, as he married into "the family". I have gotten caught up in the rest of them, as I have an interest in local mining history and am a member of the local National Trust. At least 4 of the 5 Datson boys were mining Captains who started out in Moonta, with their father Hugh. Richard Henry and John went to QLD, James to NZ, William was a Mine Agent and went to Dubbo NSW, and a nephew William to South Africa. Poor Hugh did not make it.
If anyone wants anything researched here I am happy to assist.