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This book overview some aspects of the lives of Joseph Sewell and his sister Charlotte born in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England.
Joseph married twice. Wife number one was Frances Smith nee Green. This marriage produced two sons. His second wife was Sarah Green nee Harveron. Joseph and Sarah were the parents of thirteen children.
Charlotte was thrice wed. Her first husband was John Hedger. Her second marriage was to Joseph Woollams, a widower, who already had one son. Charlotte and Joseph Woollams had a family of two surviving children. Charlotte and her third husband John Thomas Richardson produced no issue.
Joseph and Charlotte’s spouses are discussed briefly, followed by some history of their surviving children and their spouses.
Joseph and Charlotte’s descendants and descendants-in-law who enlisted to serve in World Wars 1 and 2 are given special mention, also the Sewell women who gave their lives to become religious sisters.
The settlement of Sewells Creek, central west NSW, is examined from the time when Joseph Sewell purchased his land, down through four generations who resided there. Residents and their activities are outlined.
Written by Marie P Nightingale, M Ed (Hons)
This book overview some aspects of the lives of Joseph Sewell and his sister Charlotte born in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England.
Joseph married twice. Wife number one was Frances Smith nee Green. This marriage produced two sons. His second wife was Sarah Green nee Harveron. Joseph and Sarah were the parents of thirteen children.
Charlotte was thrice wed. Her first husband was John Hedger. Her second marriage was to Joseph Woollams, a widower, who already had one son. Charlotte and Joseph Woollams had a family of two surviving children. Charlotte and her third husband John Thomas Richardson produced no issue.
Joseph and Charlotte’s spouses are discussed briefly, followed by some history of their surviving children and their spouses.
Joseph and Charlotte’s descendants and descendants-in-law who enlisted to serve in World Wars 1 and 2 are given special mention, also the Sewell women who gave their lives to become religious sisters.
The settlement of Sewells Creek, central west NSW, is examined from the time when Joseph Sewell purchased his land, down through four generations who resided there. Residents and their activities are outlined.
Written by Marie P Nightingale, M Ed (Hons)
