> --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Is anyone researching George SOUTER, who was born in England c1809 > and died at Albion Park 31 May 1885? > He married twice, firstly to Margaret MARSALL (c1816-1871) (6 > children), and secondly in 1875 to Harriet STANGER-LEATHES (nee > VIDLER) (1819-1891). Harriet was my g2-gm, hence my interest. > I believe George farmed at Omega Retreat, probably as a tenant of > James Mackey GRAY, and was still there when Margaret died in 1871. > Any background information would be appreciated. > > John, > GEORGE SOUTER and William Bailey were witnesses at the burial in > the Gerringong Cemetery > of 8 months old Rebecca Elliott, daughter of William and Rebecca > Elliott, who died at Saddleback > on January 19th 1866. William and Rebecca lost two daughters whilst living in the Gerringong area and the three out of the four witnesses at their burials were I believed either relatives, William Bailey and Henry Lee or a friend/relative from Co. Fermanagh, William Gray. The only connection I could make with George Souter, his wife Margaret Marshall was Irish? or he was the gravedigger? After reading your message John, I am wondering.... Was my William Elliott working with George Souter in 1866 on Gray's Omega Retreat? Did the Omega Retreat extend to the Saddleback Mountain?. Your thoughts would be appreciated Regards, Carole (Elliott.) > > >