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Yorkshire (North Riding) Lookup Requests / Re: Tunnell / Sumner Family Scarborough, Yorkshire to Formby, Lancashire
« on: Thursday 10 November 16 07:25 GMT (UK) »
Hi Andrew, I suspected there may have been another related Henry Sumner, but have never been able to prove or disprove whether it was my direct descendant, Henry, or a different one. Because my Mum was adopted, everything I know is on paper. What I know for Sure - 1) this is his baptismal entry - Baptisms: 16 Jun 1833 St Peter, Formby, Lancashire, England
Henry Sumner - Son of Richard Sumner & Jane Abode: Formby Occupation: Surgeon
2) Saturday, August 28 1852 - The ship Grasmere 454 tons, arrive Adelaide from Liverpool 16th May. Passengers Thomas R., Janet, Mary Anne, and Henry Sumner (Thomas, his wife and daughter settled in Sth Australia - I assumed that the Henry that come with him was my Henry, 18 years at the time, seeking to make his fortune during the Gold Rush. I presumed he went back to England and married Elizabeth (Betsy) Rigby Dec 1856, then 3) Hy and Betsy Sumner arrived in Melbourne aboard the "Sir John Franklin" July 20 1857 (Departed Liverpool Apr 15, 1857). With respect to the receipt, don't discount the fact that Henry was educated better than most 12 year olds (his father being a doctor); however, I agree that an older Henry seems more likely
Henry Sumner - Son of Richard Sumner & Jane Abode: Formby Occupation: Surgeon
2) Saturday, August 28 1852 - The ship Grasmere 454 tons, arrive Adelaide from Liverpool 16th May. Passengers Thomas R., Janet, Mary Anne, and Henry Sumner (Thomas, his wife and daughter settled in Sth Australia - I assumed that the Henry that come with him was my Henry, 18 years at the time, seeking to make his fortune during the Gold Rush. I presumed he went back to England and married Elizabeth (Betsy) Rigby Dec 1856, then 3) Hy and Betsy Sumner arrived in Melbourne aboard the "Sir John Franklin" July 20 1857 (Departed Liverpool Apr 15, 1857). With respect to the receipt, don't discount the fact that Henry was educated better than most 12 year olds (his father being a doctor); however, I agree that an older Henry seems more likely