John H Mutch

M, #500, b. 1825, d. 3 April 1886
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John H Mutch
FatherRobert Mutch b. 1798, d. 1858
MotherHannah Jordan b. c 1798, d. a 1881
Relationships2nd great-grandfather of Robert Mote
2nd great-grandson of William Much

Life Span

EVENTDATEDETAILS
Birth1825John H Mutch was born in 1825 at Claughton, Cheshire, England.
He was the son of Robert Mutch and Hannah Jordan.
Baptism26 March 1826John H Mutch was baptized on Sunday, 26 March 1826 at St Oswald's, Bidston, Cheshire, England.
Marriage28 January 1855John H was married to Ellen Davies, daughter of John Davies and Alice Smith, on Sunday, 28 January 1855 at Parish Church, Bidston, Cheshire, England. The witnesses were James Russell and Elizabeth Davies.
Death3 April 1886John H Mutch died on Saturday, 3 April 1886 at Prospect Farm, West Jindalee, NSW, Australia.1
Burial5 April 1886He was buried on 5 April 1886 at Church of England Cemetery, Cootamundra, NSW, Australia. The Undertaker was Mr Richardson.2

Voyages

DateDetails
2 July 1858John H Mutch was a passenger aboard The Ship Golconda which sailed from Liverpool, Lancashire, England, on Friday, 2 July 1858 and arrived at Sydney on 21 October 1858, a voyage of 111 days. The Captain was George Kerr and the Surgeon was John Carleton Bury.

Census Entries

Census DatePlaceDetails
1841Claughton Cum Grange, Bidston Cum Ford, Cheshire, EnglandJohn H Mutch appeared on the census of 1841 at Claughton Cum Grange, Bidston Cum Ford, Cheshire, England.3

Other Details

LabelDateDetails
Article1825PLEASE NOTE: There is some uncertainty as the name of John's father. The English records seem to say it was Robert Mutch who married Hannah Jordan/Gorden. However John's death certificate refers to his father as John Robert Mutch (Robert Mutch's older brother). Hannah appears as his mother in all records.
Occupation1841John H Mutch was an Agricultural Labourer in 1841.3
Article26 June 1858John and his family boarded the Golconda on Saturday 26th June 1858.4
ArticleAugust 1858One of the reasons for John and Ellen coming to New South Wales was Ellen's poor health; a warmer climate had been recommended.
OccupationHe was a miner and a carrier.
ArticleWhen news came that there was good work down by the railway for men and horses and drays the family moved to Cootamundra. The oldest sons had grown up by this time and one purchased a small property not far from the town.

Family

Ellen Davies b. c 1834, d. 2 Dec 1910
Children
ChartsPedigree Chart for Robert Mote
Descendant Chart - William Much
Last Edited20 Nov 2007

Citations

  1. [S2] Index of BDM records, NSW BDM, Place of Registration: Cootamundra; Year: 1886; Number: 10023.
  2. [S106] Death Certificate, for John Mutch, Robert Mote, 1 Ringrose Crescent, Isaacs, ACT, Australia.
  3. [S608] Images of the 1841 Census Books, 1841 UK Census.
  4. [S105] Malcolm Martin, "The Martin Family."