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John WATT was born c. 1824 in Amoy (now Xiamen), Fukian, China. He was a Coachman, ferryman. He married Sophia MILLS on 15 Jul 1858 in Registry Office, Parramatta. He died on 21 Jul 1911. He was buried on 24 Jul 1911 in Western Rd. cemetery, Parramatta. |
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raised by C of E in England? Came to work for John Blaxland at Parramatta. |
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Sophia MILLS, daughter of John MILLS ( - ) and Sarah POWELL ( - ), was born on 3 Jan 1830 in Greenwich, Kent, England. She was a domestic. She died on 5 Jul 1925 in Barbers Rd., Old Guilford. She was buried on 7 Jul 1925 in Western Rd. cemetery. with husband. |
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emigrated 1857, cook on assisted passage Went to work at Newington
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Sophia MILLS and John WATT had the following children: |
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Eliza WATT (1859-1936). Eliza was born on 11 Apr 1859 in Newington, Parramatta (estate of John Blaxland). She married John NELSON on 12 Jun 1878. She died on 4 Mar 1936. |
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George WATT (1860-1940). George was born on 16 Nov 1860 in Newington. He married Ada Rosalie MORRIS in 1889. He died on 19 Nov 1940. |
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Louisa WATT (1862-1944). Louisa was born on 30 Sep 1862 in Newington. She was baptised on 7 Dec 1862 in Newington, Parramatta St. Johns Parish. She was a dressmaker. She married Henry SHORTEN on 28 Nov 1888 in Aird St., Parramatta. Wesleyan rites. Louisa died on 18 Jul 1944 in Lidcombe. She was buried in cremated Rookwood Crematorium. Ashes scattered at Old Guilford. |