Kerry, Yes they were brothers, came out together from the States about 1855. Isaac stayed in Bright, had an interest in gold but his main occupation was in sawmilling industry. Very sadly most of their children died very young or as young adults. One family member has done a wonderful job with the family graves and has put plaques on it to represent each of the people buried there. Alexander, son of Walter and Ellen was my grandfather and I remember him well. He died in 1957. His brother Grant was killed in South Africa. Thanks Kerry, Bev -----Original Message----- From: Kerry [mailto:kerryb@austarnet.com.au] Sent: Tuesday, 16 November 2004 6:04 PM To: AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [HC] KERRY There were no Sloanes or Forsyth registered Crooked River, but there is a reference to Re Harrietville Bright are. Mining Lease No 850 dated 12.4.66 the applicants are Gitchell, Ewin Surflen, Isaac Sloane, James Manfield. The name of the mine is The Pennsylvania Q.M.Co. The location is right and left hand branches, Ovens River near United Miners reef. The outcome was surrended 6.6.71. The lease was transferred 15.8.1869 to Hanna, Law and Sandilands. "They decided to place a 10 head engine driven battery on the site erected by Mr Sloan of Freeburgh and the plant was ready by the end of the year" (this is around 1901) Kerry Looks like Isaac was a brother to Walter. Isaac Sloan and Sarah Lyons Harriet Elizabeth born MORSES CK 1861 died age 9 1871 at Freeburg Edith born Woolshed 1865 David born Ovens 1867 died age 21 at Freeburg 1884 Isaac Greer Morses Creek 1867 William Cunningham Bright 1869 (un-named female 1871) Freeburg George Washington Freeburg 1874 Josephine Freeburg 1876 Birdie Evaline Freeburg 1879 Eliza Jane Freeburg 1881 Walt Edwd Died Father: Isaac Mother: Sarah LYONS Age: 26 Death Place: FREEBURGH Year: 1886 Walter Sloan and Ellen Forsyth Children: Walter William born GROW 1865 Mary Jane born MORSES CRE 1868 Grant born Harrietville 1872 Alexander born Omeo 1875 Henry born Omeo 1878 Helen born Omeo 1881 Jean born Omeo 1884 Christina Craig born Omeo 1887 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bev Walker" <bbwalker@vic.chariot.net.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 8:05 PM Subject: RE: [HC] KERRY Hi Kerry, My Americans came to Oz in 1855 approx. and were mining in the Beechworth and Bright areas before moving on to Benambra and Omeo. Ggrandfather is reputed to have found the first reef gold in Omeo and one of his sons found the Democrat Mine, which proved to be very successful. Unfortunately I feel that he sold it before it reached its peak. They were the Sloan's and the other side was Forsyth. Have you come across any of them in your research? Thanks Bev -----Original Message----- From: Kerry [mailto:kerryb@austarnet.com.au] Sent: Monday, 15 November 2004 8:13 PM To: AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [HC] KERRY Thats great Denise Its the same Ellen that worked for THE COMPANY :-) I haven't researched here yet can't seem to get out of Crooked River/Dargo at the moment. What I have been doing is finding where all the Diggers came from, what groups they formed (usually they were brothers or in-laws etc) and where they ended up settling, I can nearly safely say that at least 80% of the High Country people (Bogong, Harrietville, Dargo, Omeo, Benambra etc..) came from the Crooked River Diggings, some came via Beechworth, some Buckland others Bendigo. There is a group of Americans that have come from Yackandandah Beechworth area and were nearly the first on the diggings except for the Omeo Benambra mob, They even called their reef The New American Reef. Also I found another from the States but not sure if its him or his wife from the US, his name is Samuel Riley married to Jane Huges, they travelled over from Osborne Flat with the Nelson Hubbert and Mary McKinnon party. It would be interesting to find out about the Smith family and if they were related to Oliver Smith. The other Smiths I have, have come from Gipps and Melb Although I hate researching the name Smith, I feel sorry for anyone that has this as their surname re genealogy. Is anyone doing Tallangatta area, I am after would appreciate anything on the Kirks of this area. Some info Edward Kirk born Kilkenny Ireland, arrived Williamstown May 1872 where he went to join his sister Mary at Crooked river, and his sister Catherine at Dargo Flat. After spending seven years at the diggings he was very successful. Then went to Maffra where he bought 320 acres, rented 3000 acres and became a registered grazier. In 1883 he married Mary Ann O'Sullivan, then sold the 3000 acres in 1887 and bought a hotel and 1000 acres at Bullwah near Tallangatta, while still owning the 320 acres near Maffra Sale. Thanks Kerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denise" <denisem@powerup.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2004 11:28 PM Subject: [HC] KERRY Kerry - Re John Smith of Chiltern - his widow married an Ellen. Have you done any research into the Smiths of Chiltern. I am wondering if Oscar Smith was related to John? Both from USA , both settled in Chiltern. do you have anything? regards Denise --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.795 / Virus Database: 539 - Release Date: 12/11/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.795 / Virus Database: 539 - Release Date: 12/11/2004 --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.795 / Virus Database: 539 - Release Date: 12/11/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. 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