Can anyone supply more information on this family please. I am happy to share the research I have done to date with the group. Cheers Rhonda Descendants of William George Todhunter Generation No. 1 1. WILLIAM GEORGE1 TODHUNTER died 1854 in Maitland. He married ELIZABETH MORTON COX 1825 in Sydney, daughter of FRANCIS COX and FRANCES MORETON. She was born 1807. WILLIAM GEORGE TODHUNTER: Francis James Todhunter (1831-1904) William Todhunter Born c 1792 Cumberland was a bankers Clerk in London with the firm of Roberts, Curtis, Were, Hornyold, and Berwick, Lombard St. where he knew Francis Cox's family. Accused of stealing a £5 note as a Christmas present for his sister, because the banks were closed. He was found out before he could pay it back over the weekend. Convicted at London Goal, delivery on 18 Sep 1816 to 14 yrs, after confessing his quilt. 5' 10.5",fair complexion, brown hair, Grey eyes. Left England 18 Dec 1816 on ship "Morley" arrived Sydney 10 Apr 1817 - Master Robert R Brown. Ticket of Leave No 1187 Protestant, a clerk in the Commissariat Govt. Stores.Living Cumberland Street, Sydney 1828 Manager Luskintyre Estate owned by W.C. Wentworth Acted as W.C. Wentworth's Agent in Business matters and was resident manager for his Hunter Valley Properties.Died High Street, Maitland aged 65 - 23 July 1853 or 4 No 1860 Vol. 41, will no 2970 Series 1. One of his sons was Francis James Todhunter (1831-1904). Educated at Sydney College but left for the country life. Went to Merrowa Station for 12 months. Then went to Belltrees (head Hunter River). Then worked for W C Wentworth (uncle) at Namoi. After several other stations owned by Messrs Christy and Wentworth he purchased in 1858 a station of 38,000 acres, upon which he depastured 12000 sheep,75 cattle & 20 horses near Warren. Married Cornelia Prout, daughter of a very old and respected resident of Sydney and had 9 kids. Hollow Family Born in Redruth, Cornwall Joseph Hollow (1817-1905) was typical of many Cornish miners who left to pan for gold/tin all over the world (typically Australia, America, Mexico and South Africa). Joseph living at Hicks Row, Redruth in 1841 census and Western terrace, Redruth in 1851 left for Australia in 1853 and dug gold at Beechworth and Eldorado in Victoria, Australia. As conditions improved the remainder of the family followed. The Hollows have spread all over Australia and can be found in: Beechworth, Victoria; Beaconsfield, Tas; Gulgong, NSW; Fitzroy, Vic amongst many other. Colin Hollow's Webpage Details from Colin Hollow WILLIAM GEORGE TODHUNTER: Arrival: 10 Apr 1817, 'Morley; sentence 14 years for embezzlement Occupation: Clerk for the Commissariat in Cumberland Street, Sydney Children of WILLIAM TODHUNTER and ELIZABETH COX are: i. MARY M2 TODHUNTER, b. 1826, Sydney; d. 1826, Sydney. ii. FRANCES TODHUNTER, b. 1827, Sydney. iii. SARAH TODHUNTER, b. 1829, Sydney; m. WILLIAM WILKINSON, 1851, Maitland. iv. FRANCIS JAMES TODHUNTER, b. 1831, Sydney. 2. v. MARIA TODHUNTER, b. 1833, Sydney; d. 26 Aug 1909, Sydney. vi. ELIZABETH SOPHIA TODHUNTER, b. 1834, Sydney; m. GEORGE AUSTRALIA SINGLETON, 1854; b. 1829. vii. WILLIAM GEORGE TODHUNTER, b. 1836, Sydney; d. 1890; m. MARIA SAUNDERS. viii. JAMES TODHUNTER, b. 1838, Sydney. ix. GEORGE TODHUNTER, b. 1842, Sydney. x. HENRY MALLON TODHUNTER, b. 1844, Sydney. Generation No. 2 2. MARIA2 TODHUNTER (WILLIAM GEORGE1) was born 1833 in Sydney, and died 26 Aug 1909 in Sydney. She married (1) EDWARD P J STONE 1856 in St. James' C/E Sydney Rg109 Vol 149. She married (2) JAMES WILLIAM BRAY 18 Jan 1865 in St. Marks, Darling Point, son of THOMAS BRAY and ANN BLOODWORTH. He was born 10 Apr 1822 in Braygrove, Concord, and died 14 Feb 1881 in "James Park' Binda (59). JAMES WILLIAM BRAY: Thomas Bray and his son James, bred horses fror the Indian Market at James Park. He had 8-10 stallions and 300-400 mares. Thete were no fences , men tailed mobs of 50-60 horses all day and at night ;locked them into small paddocks. Many lost horses went wild in the mountains and built up the brumby herd there. Ben Hall, Johnny Dunn and John Gilbert burnt out the properties to the north (Oak ParK) and south (Hyde Park) of James Park but it was left untouched. MR JAMES WILLIAM BRAY He was the first President of the Crookwell A. P. and H Society, and was born at Sydney, 1822, Coming to "James Park" Crookwell 1847, this being the first grant in the district, it having been given to Thomas Bray, father of J.W. Bray, who, along with the late Charles S. Oakes, journeyed to Sydney in 1861 for the purpose of being sworn in as magistrates, they being the first two obligated in the district. The said journey took from 8 to 10 days to accomplish, the conveyance being an old English drag drawn by a 4 -in- hand team. It may be truly said that the late James Bray was one of the Pioneers of the district, his grandfather (the late John Bray) coming to colony 1870, he being in the first regiment to arrive in the colony, and later on, along with his afterwards wife, Mary Bray, were the first Church of England couple married in Australia; (this is incorrect they marred in Ireland and came together on the "Neptune") she was probably the first woman to receive a grant in Australia. The late James Bray for many years Was acting Police Magistrate at Binda, Goulburn, and Berrima. He also occupied his time in breeding horses for the Indian market, taking them to Sydney twice a year. It seems almost incredible that these mobs were taken down by road to Sydney with never more than four men in charge, one in front and two or three behind. These horses would bring an average of 18 pound per head, some would run up to 70 or 100 pound; these, of course would be extra special. Cited Back to Crookwell 1927 Pioneers James William Bray was born in Sydney in 1822. His father, Thomas Bray, had been the original European settler in the Binda area taking up land at James Park, Mount Henry, Yarranoo, Binda Vale and Islington. Bray married Anna Blackman, the daughter of Samuel Blackman of Bigga at Goulburn 1845. They lived at James' Park which he inherited from his father. His first wife died 1859 and he married Maria Stone. Bray was active in Binda community affairs being the chief instigator (with Rowland Oakes) of the Binda National School. Bray was one of the school patrons. He was sworn as a Justice of Peace in 1861 when a Court of Petty Sessions was established at Binda. He also acted as Police Magistrate on the Bench at Binda, Goulburn and later Berrima, where he lived temporally. He was the first President of the Crookwell A. P. & H. Society in 1877. Bray was the original churchwarden at St. James' Church and entertained Bishop Thomas on his first visit to Binda when, on behalf of the people of Binda, he presented a petition to the Bishop pressing for the appointment of a resident clergyman. He was also a Trustee of church land at Binda. He died 1881 and was buried at St' Lukes Concord. His sister Mary Ann Cowper Bray (1828-1904) of "Yarranoo", gave a large book of Communion Prayer for the use in Binda church, and his brother, Henry David Bray (1835-1896) of "Mount Henry" and Concord, gave the large Lectern Bible. Both these books are still in the parish's keeping The Seven Churches of Binda Garnet Webste JAMES WILLIAM BRAY: Burial: 17 Feb 1881, Old St. Saviour's Cemetery, Goulburn Cause of Death: Inflammation of the liver Children of MARIA TODHUNTER and JAMES BRAY are: i. WILLIAM HENRY HERBERT3 BRAY, b. 18 Oct 1865; d. 28 Jun 1929, 14 Ridge Street, North Sydney. More About WILLIAM HENRY HERBERT BRAY: Burial: Gore Hill Cemetery ii. MARIA ALEXANDRIA BRAY, b. 04 Jul 1867; d. 24 Apr 1914, Gore Hill. 3. iii. FRANK ERNEST BRAY, b. 15 Mar 1869; d. 13 Nov 1928, North Sydney. iv. ADELINE MARY BRAY, b. 23 May 1872; d. 13 Nov 1928; m. WILLIAM DERBYSHIRE, 1895, Sydney. Generation No. 3 3. FRANK ERNEST3 BRAY (MARIA2 TODHUNTER, WILLIAM GEORGE1) was born 15 Mar 1869, and died 13 Nov 1928 in North Sydney. He married LELAH EDITH THOMPSON 1906 in St. Leonards. She died 23 Feb 1953 in North Sydney. Child of FRANK BRAY and LELAH THOMPSON is: 4. i. COLIN RODEN4 BRAY, b. 21 May 1907; d. 1991. Generation No. 4 4. COLIN RODEN4 BRAY (FRANK ERNEST3, MARIA2 TODHUNTER, WILLIAM GEORGE1) was born 21 May 1907, and died 1991. He married DELL DEVETTA DAVIES 11 Sep 1937 in St. Thomas Church, North Sydney. Children of COLIN BRAY and DELL DAVIES are: 5. i. JOHN WENTWORTH5 BRAY, b. 1939. 6. ii. ROBYN LOUISE BRAY, b. 1942. Generation No. 5 5. JOHN WENTWORTH5 BRAY (COLIN RODEN4, FRANK ERNEST3, MARIA2 TODHUNTER, WILLIAM GEORGE1) was born 1939. He married HEATHER NEWPORT. Children of JOHN BRAY and HEATHER NEWPORT are: i. ANTHONY JOHN WENTWORTH6 BRAY, b. 1959; d. 1961. 7. ii. ANDREW JOHN WENTWORTH BRAY, b. 1962. 8. iii. DAVID WENTWORTH BRAY, b. 1963. iv. JONATHON VICTOR WENTWORTH BRAY, b. 1965; m. VIRGINIA CATHERINE TULK, 04 Jun 1994, U.K.. 9. v. JAMES WENTWORTH BRAY, b. 1967. 6. ROBYN LOUISE5 BRAY (COLIN RODEN4, FRANK ERNEST3, MARIA2 TODHUNTER, WILLIAM GEORGE1) was born 1942. She married PHILLIP EDWARD BASSINGTHWAIGHTE 05 Mar 1970 in Shore Chapel. Children of ROBYN BRAY and PHILLIP BASSINGTHWAIGHTE are: i. GEORGIA LOUISE6 BASSINGTHWAIGHTE, b. 1971. ii. JON RODEN NORMAN BASSINGTHWAIGHTE, b. 1974. iii. LACHLAN EDWARD BASSINGTHWAIGHTE, b. 1977. Generation No. 6 7. ANDREW JOHN WENTWORTH6 BRAY (JOHN WENTWORTH5, COLIN RODEN4, FRANK ERNEST3, MARIA2 TODHUNTER, WILLIAM GEORGE1) was born 1962. He married SUZANNE MEREDITH HICKEY 18 Mar 1989. Children of ANDREW BRAY and SUZANNE HICKEY are: i. NICHOLAS COLIN WENTHWORTH7 BRAY, b. 1992. ii. GEORGINA KATE BRAY, b. 1993. iii. ALLEY BRAY, b. 1996. 8. DAVID WENTWORTH6 BRAY (JOHN WENTWORTH5, COLIN RODEN4, FRANK ERNEST3, MARIA2 TODHUNTER, WILLIAM GEORGE1) was born 1963. He married CHRISTINA MCKEE in Wellington N.Z.. Child of DAVID BRAY and CHRISTINA MCKEE is: i. GEORGINA STELLA7 BRAY, b. 1997. 9. JAMES WENTWORTH6 BRAY (JOHN WENTWORTH5, COLIN RODEN4, FRANK ERNEST3, MARIA2 TODHUNTER, WILLIAM GEORGE1) was born 1967. He married BARBARA ANNE KRAL 14 Sep 1991 in Hunters Hil. Children of JAMES BRAY and BARBARA KRAL are: i. JACK WENTWORTH7 BRAY, b. 1996. ii. HOLLY ELIZABETH BRAY, b. 1996. iii. SOPHIE BRAY, b. 1998.