Eleventh Generation

865. Emily Chatfield was born in 1797 in Wanstead, Essex, England. She was christened on 29 May 1797 in Wanstead, Essex, England. She died in 1831 at the age of 34 in England. Emily was buried in Pinner Churchyard, Middlesex, England. Essex Parish Registers
Name: Emily Chatfield
Event: Christening
Event Date: 29 May 1797
Event Place: Wanstead, Essex, England
Gender: Female
Age: 0
Marital Status:
Estimated Birth Year: 1797
Father: Allen Chatfield
Mother: Mary
Film Number: 1526973
Digital Folder Number: 4298754
Image Number: 1367
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Find A Grave Memorial# 190888318
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A letter from a family friend in Barton on Humber, Jane Maria Uppleby, to her sister Eliza dated 1 November 1831 states ; “You will be sorry to hear that Mrs Richard Walkden is dead. She was a great sufferer from a complication of inward diseases. She was a few days ago delivered of a stillborn child and died a few hours later very happily. Anne has gone to her bereaved brother, Sarah had gone to Hampshire where Espener has a farm.”The Upplebys were the squires of Bonby, the next village to Saxby-all-Saints, where the Walkdens lived on Chapel Farm, a farm that occupied most of the village of Saxby. The Ann and Sarah mentioned were Richard's sisters.
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Emily's will
Dearest Richard
As the _s of life and death are in the hands of the Almighty and it is hid from us in what way it may please him to terminate my present illness I thought it right while I had the power to express my anxious wishes with my regard to my children and (if- crossed out ) a few other trifling circumstances too (blank blank)which I leave to your kindness to see put in force immediately (blank) upon my death with regard to my children it seems to me the best plan that an elderly_ (my note: the underscore is in the text but I think a word was left out here) of unblemished integrity and in whom great confidence can be placed should be procured to take the entire charge of them in the choice of this person I should particularly wish Mrs C (my note is this Ann Chatfield?)of (2x initials are here but I can’t read them) be consulted and I think it advisable that MS should be retained as an attendant on E although willing and a good servant still requires the watchful eye of an experienced person to supervise her movements.
To Hugh Chatfield , I leave 22 Guineas
To Edwin Richard Chatfield 22 guineas
To Emily Chatfield (the infant) 22 guineas
To all the rest including Mary Ann 10 guineas each (My note - Hugh, Edwin, Emily and Mary ann are her niece and nephews -children of her brother Charles and his first wife Ann Gatty)
To Charles Chatfield 55 guineas for a watch and chain and seals to be worn in remembrance of me (my note - Emily's brother)
To Ann Chatfield 55 Guineas (My note - Emily's sister in law Ann nee Gatty)
To Horatio Latrailee? £19. 19. 0 £30
£5 each to each of her 3 children
To Elizabeth Constante? £10 over and above what she is to receive for nursing me
To Alan Thomas Chatfield £50 (My note - Emily's brother)
To Herbert Chatfield £50
I should like my hair cut off and made into a chain for you (my note , Richard)
to wear in remembrance of me the remainder to be made into rings for the following friends
Miss Millett, Thornton St
Miss Mary Chatfield, Camberwell
I should like to be buried in the tomb in Pinner Church yard With my own darling boy a simple tablet to our memory and under his name I should like the following text of scripture written
The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by S...
I should like my funeral to be a walking one the coffin carried by the 6 married labourers on the place, Chapman, Dean, Boxall, Sparks, _? and Pay? To each of whom I wish to have a ? suit of mourning given and a sovereign
I particularly wish not to have a leaden coffin unless it should be deemed requisite
I wish 1 or 2 mourning coaches and four for the use of such friends as might wish to attend
I wish £5 to be given to each of the 3 servants 4 mourning
To Margaret Wilson? £10 £20
Sophy £10
Marc? £10
Pinner Park
Emily Walkden
Middlesex 12 October 1831

In the Goods of Emily Walkden decd

Appeared Personally
Jane Gatty of Finsbury Square in the county of Middlesex spinster and Charles Chatfield of Angel Court Throgmorton Street in the City of London gentleman and being sworn to depose the truth and severally make oath as follows - and first the said Jane Gatty for herself saith that on the twelfth day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty one, she the deponent at the request and on the citation of Emily Walkden /wife of Richard Walkden /of Pinner in the county of Middelsex since deceased wrote the paper writing now hereunto annexed purporting to be and contain the last will and testament of the said deceased the said paper writing beginning thus- “Dearest Richard as the _ of life and death are in the hands of the Almighty” and ending thus “to Margaret _ kson ? £10 £20 Sophy £10 Marc? £10 and the deponent having written the said will ? as far as the legacy of £10 To Margaret _kson? Then read the same over to the deceased who approved thereof and declared her intention that the same should be her will and testament and in token of such her approbation thereof afterwards subscribed thereto her name and addition “Emily Walkden, Pinner Park, Middlesex” and dated the date 12th October 1831 as now appears thereon and the deponent further said that after the said had been read over and either before or immediately after the said had been subscribed / but whether before or immediately after the said had been signed the deponent cannot at this distance in time possibly say the said Emily Walkden requested the deponent to alter the legacy thereby given to Horatio Sa_ from ? £19. 19. 0 to £30 and to alter the legacy thereby given to the said Margaret_kson? £10 £20 and to add legacies of £10 to two servants named Sophy and Marc and the deponent accordingly with pencil added to the said will the figures named and letters following “30 & 20” Sophy £10 Marc? £10 are that the said Emily Walkden approved of such additions and her said will and the said Charles Chatfield for himself said that he knew and was well acquainted with Emily Walkden who was this deponent’s sister and also with her manner and character of handwriting and subscription from having frequently seen her write and also subscribe her name and having now carefully inspected the subscription and addition “Emily Walkden Pinner Park Middlesex 12th October 1831”to the said will beginning and ending and subscribed aforesaid this deponent said he verily and in his conscience believed the same to be of the proper handwriting and subscription of the said Emily Walkden deceased.
Jane Gatty C Chatfield The 15th day of February 1832 the said Jane Gatby and Charles Chatfield were duly sworn to the truth therein before me WC Curtis Surr -- P? G S Heales Nor???

On the 22nd February 1832 Admin? with the will annexed/ of all and singular the goods, chattels and credits of Emily Walkden late of Pinner in the County of Middlesex deceased was granted to Richard Walkden Esq the lawful husband of the said deceased having been first sworn duly to administer – No executor or provisionary legatee.

Emily Chatfield and Richard Walkden were married on 28 October 1824 in St Marylebone, London, England. Richard Walkden, son of Thomas Walkden and Elizabeth Stretch, was born about 1797 in Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, England. He was christened on 6 August 1798 in St Mary's Church, Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, England. He appeared in the census in 1841 in Pinner Park, Pinner, Middlesex, England. Richard emigrated on 21 August 1852 from Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He immigrated on 11 November 1852 to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He died on 11 August 1880 at the age of 83 in Greta, Victoria, Australia. More About Richard Walkden:
Address (Facts Pg): 1863, 129 acres at Pakenham near Melbourne.
Immigration: 1852, 'Great Britain' disembarking Port of Melbourne
Undertaker: patrick Quinn (maternal uncle of Ned Kelly famous Victorian Bushranger)
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Richard Walkden 1798-1880 of Lincolnshire, Russia & Australia
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At 3 oçlock on Saturday 21 August 1852 the entire Richard Walkden family left the shores of England and sailed to Australia aboard the Great Britain.
The Great Britain...
On board the ship was 1400 tons of coal and a small quantity of anthracite,a potent fuel to be used as an experiment to power the vessel. This load was deemed enough to produce enough steam for the whole distance non stop but just to be certain a stop was scheduled for Cape Town to reload more coal. Ships had already been dispatched with coal to await the Great Britain's arrival.

The Pictorial Times reported the departure of the from Princes Pier Liverpool. Crowds of enthusiastic spectators lined the banks on the Liverpool side. Steam boats and craft gaily dressed with flags & streamers and ferries on the Cheshire side, all crammed with passengers filled the waterway. The Great Britain carrying 630 passengers, a heavy mail and 130 crew and protected with 6 heavy deck guns and ammunition for 100 men was scheduled to call at the Cape of Good Hope where she would stay 2-3 days while the crew replenished supplies and took on livestock.

Bay of Biscay “the heavy rolling swell of the sea caused the ship to roll from side to side...”
· “The ship was forced back to St Helena as it ran out of coal.” There was opportunity to visit Napoleon’s house and grave here. (no body)
· 3 Chinese boarded the vessel here – some dissention by passengers as to their accommodation
· “Captain Matthews was very anxious about the comforts of his passengers and he arranged a sort of platform on the bulwarks for the gentlemen to lounge or play games, leaving the deck free for the ladies and children....”

Passenger list shows – Mrs and Miss Walkden in the after saloon – Mr Rich Walkden ,Children and Mary Dell (a long-time servant) in the fore saloon - The intended husband of Mary Sarah Walkden (Miss Walkden ), W R Stephen, was also travelling in the after Saloon
Left Liverpool Sat Aug 21 1852
Arrived St Helena 29 September
Arrived Cape Town 10 Oct 1852
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Lyle McConachy about Richard:
“After 82 days at sea, the Great Britain arrived at Melbourne on 11 November 1852. After disembarking at Melbourne, the Walkden family trekked to the goldfields as soon as was practicable. We do not know in which direction they headed as both the Ballarat and Bendigo fields were in full swing. We do know that their stay on the goldfields as a family was a short one. The family dispersed to various parts of Victoria and beyond.” ....“Fred's father and mother were living in Melbourne in 1864. Some years earlier they had bought 129 acres at Pakenham (near Melbourne), subsequently they sold the land in 1863. Later in 1863, Richard and Mary, with their two oldest sons, John Venn and Richard Cecil, purchased 20 acres at Footscray for £220. Richard and Mary also moved to Geelong, having sold their Footscray property for £160 in1869. They purchased a six-room weatherboard house on the corner of Nantes Street and West Melbourne Road, West Geelong in 1870.”
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The Walkden family did trek to the goldfields of New South Wales soon after arriving in Australia.---
1853 Marriage of daughter Mary Ann Sarah to William Ravenscroft Stephen - Mary Walkden (step mother) stated she was of Prahran
1853 unclaimed letter for Mrs R Walkden off Great Britain, at Melbourne Post Office (Govt Gazette
1854 letter from Uncle Frederick to Mary Ann Sarah in Australia
1854 – Rosalie to Mary ??
1855 The Stephen family were in St Kilda
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1856 SMH Sat 26th July 1856 Tumut
Tea Meeting
A public tea meeting was held on the 16th instant for the first time in this district by the members and friends of the Presbyterian Congregation in their new place of worship when not withstanding the late inclement weather , upwards of 100 persons sat down to tea. The tables were simply furnished by the ladies of the congregation, After tea, addresses were delivered on interesting subjects by the pastor (the Rev Patrick Fitzgerald) Mr Richard Walkden, Dr Large, Mr R Gordon and Mr F Anderson. After singing the doxology the benediction was pronounced and the meeting separated highly gratified with the proceedings of the evening.
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1857 – 2 October
Allotment #1 owned by R Walkden – 11 acres on Tumut River sold to William Bridle for £300 (Henry Moon attested to the signature of Richard Walkden)
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Public Meeting at Tumut
A public meeting held in Moon’s Assembly Room on the 19th instant, for the double purpose of petitioning the legislature on the land question and hearing the political opinions of Dr James Eugene Owen who purposes offering himself as a candidate in the event of a general election .Mr Gordon was voted to the chair. Mr Walkden then addressed the meeting. Although it was a small one he looked forward to satisfactory results from it, as there was always an earnestness in such gatherings. The generality of men who offered themselves for the suffrages of constituencies did so to serve their own interests, and not those of the people they represent. The conduct of their present member (Mr Hay) had compelled them to hold the present meeting; he ,with those now who act with him, obstructed the business of the country, and, instead of studying the interests of the colonists, had been intent on serving themselves. As the district had not been fairly treated it was high time for the electors to exert themselves and he (Mr W) hoped to see a change brought about by the people of Tumut and such outlying places in the colony. The inhabitants must work individually and work orderly too. He augered well from the appearance of the meeting and in the event of a dissolution of the Assembly he trusted to see Dr Owen at the head of the poll (Cheers.) He entreated those present to pull together in the cause and they would then be able to send the Doctor home with a peaceful garland on his brow. The speaker then moved the adoption of the motion on the land question and that it be entrusted to Mr T A Murray for presentation. Mr McAlister seconded the motion which was carried nem. con. .. Dr Owen denounced the Waste Landa Act as scandalous ..... there is more
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The Argus Melbourne Sat 6 Feb 1858 advertisement
Wed 10th Feb

To Butchers, Dairymen, Bullock Drivers & Others
Hotel Property, Milch Cows Fat Cattle etc
Mr Zorab has been instructed by Messrs Walkden & Hughes of Gippsland to sell by auction at Gibson’s Hotel Oakleigh on Wed 10th inst. At 1 o’çlock prompt.
10 superior milch cows, 6 springers, 2 teams each 6 working bullocks, 8 head prime fat cattle,40 pigs, draft mare suited to light harness etc, Bartlet’s Hotel , situated in the centre of Oakleigh with 1 acre of land, the house contains 10 rooms, stables etc & lately undergone renovation...”
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The Victoria Post Office directory
Google Book search “ Richard Walkden Melbourne”
Walkden Richd sqttr Jan Juc
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1862 – Fred & James Madden Edward Quilty
1863 Richard & Mary sold 129 acres at Pakenham (near Melbourne) and purchased 20 acres at Footscray with sons John Venn and Richard Cecil
1863-64 Letters from Frederick about Richard’s enquiries for money

1867 – notes from MS manuscript
1866 daughter Emily was governess in Tumut - Wermatong
1869 Walkden Richd sqttr Jan Juc now known as Bellbrae listed in Vic Post Office directory Richard and Mary sold Footscray for £160
1870 Richard and Mary purchased a 6 room weatherboard house on the corner of Nantes St and West Melbourne Rd
1873 Daughter Emily married Charles Mackie in Geelong and both give Newtown geelong as residence - Ravenscroft Stephen and S D Bird were witnesses.
1873 Fred & family moved to Stratford (near Sale) = station overseer
Also at Stratford were Frank Walkden and Mary Ann Stephen & family.
1877 – death of Mary’s brother George Dougan Letter to R from John
1879 Richard with Fred at Hansonville Greta
1880 letter Mary to Rosalie
1880-1881 Death of Mary Stephen Walkden NZ - her will
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England and Wales Census, 1841
Name: Richard Walkden
Titles and Terms: NULL
Event Place: Pinner, Middlesex, England
Residence Note: Pinner Park
Gender: Male
Age: 42-46
Age: 42
Occupation: Null
Birth Year (Estimated): 1795-1799
Registration District: Hendon
Parish: Pinner
County: Middlesex
Page Number: 3
Registration Number: HO107
Piece/Folio: 657/24
Affiliate Record Type: Institution
Richard Walkden M 42-46
Mary Walkden F 36-40
Mary Ann Walkden F 11 Middlesex
John Walkden M 6 Middlesex
Richard Walkden M 5 Middlesex
Frederic Walkden M 2 Middlesex
Mathew Walkden M 0 Middlesex
Mary Dell F 35-39 Middlesex
Phoble Taylor F 20-24 Middlesex
Elizabeth Smith F 30-34 Middlesex
George Martin M 20-24
Mary Jeffreys F 8
??? Gibbs M 35-39
Sarah Gibbs F 30-34
Elizabeth Collings F 36-40
William Gumwell M 35-39
Ann Gumwell F 35-39
Isaac Thomson M 20-24
??? Durrant M 20-24
William Wright M 16-20
James Deer M 20-24
Edw Borholm M 20-24
Joseph Piddle M 15-19
James Chilton M 30-34

Emily Chatfield and Richard Walkden had the following children: