I am hoping that fresh eyes might help me solve the mystery of what became of my John Wyatt from Glossop Derbyshire.
After a long search I think he may have travelled to Australia , having arrived Queensland 1863 on "Sunda".
He did not come to Victoria where other family settled.
Instead he may have remained in Queensland for the rest of his life , finally drowning 29 Apr 1907:
Drowning Fatality
http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/44455978Initially identified as John White and much younger than anticipated , I think there is strong evidence that it is the same person.
https://images.findagrave.com/photos250/photos/2017/232/UNCEM_1503298615937.jpeghttp://austcemindex.com/image?code=%2FDR5RJ0h88%2FsXrjDmsZeWw%3D%3DOne of the newspaper reports concerning his drowning , mentions than he had been known in the area for 40 years.
I am hoping he was aged 80 rather than 60 as quoted on his memorial.If my man he was b1826 Blackshaw Glossop.Very difficult to prove.
I did find him on Electoral Rolls early 1860s.
John Wyatt
1864-65 Electoral District of Wide Bay, Adelaide St Maryborough, qualified by 'board and lodgings' .
1865-66 Electoral District of Maryborough, Maryborough, qualified by 'board and lodgings' .
1866-67 Electoral District of Maryborough, Maryborough, qualified by 'board and lodgings' .
He was mentioned at an inquest 7 Apr 1864. Working as a shop man Messrs Dowzer and Purser.
Am I jumping at shadows or is this my man?
How can I prove?