John Stephen arrived in Victoria sometime before 1863. His daughter was born at Lygon Street, Carlton in that year and I was wondering if anyone had any idea whether there was a hospital in that street at the time. John's address is shown as Ralston Street. It is believed that he owned an engineering shop. Is it possible that there are records relating to businesses in that area during the 1860s? This John died between November 1863 and 1867, but I have been unable to locate a death record. Perhaps lair records may throw some light on the matter, but where were the 'local' cemeteries? Cheers Margaret

Margaret, The "Lying in Hospital" was located in the Carlton area from 1856. It later became the "Womens". The most likely cemetery would be Melbourne General Cemetery which is in the Carlton area. However if he died at Yarra Bend Asylum he may be buried there. Eric. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of margaret mallam hector Sent: Monday, 25 August 2008 10:34 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [AUS-MELBOURNE] Carlton in the 1860s John Stephen arrived in Victoria sometime before 1863. His daughter was born at Lygon Street, Carlton in that year and I was wondering if anyone had any idea whether there was a hospital in that street at the time. John's address is shown as Ralston Street. It is believed that he owned an engineering shop. Is it possible that there are records relating to businesses in that area during the 1860s? This John died between November 1863 and 1867, but I have been unable to locate a death record. Perhaps lair records may throw some light on the matter, but where were the 'local' cemeteries? Cheers Margaret ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message