"SPRINGFIELD"

via TUMUT, NSW.

AUSTRALIA

John Wilkinson married Elizabeth McAlister in Yass, NSW, in 1847, (Ref:- NSW BDM No. V1847589 32C) brother of Thomas Wilkinson and Elizabeth Wilkinson (Bridle) of "Yellowin".

In 1864 after 24 years living at Yellowin NSW, and 17 years as a married man John sold his share of "Yellowin" moved onto "Springfield Station" Blowering Road, Tumut.

His half brother Henry Wilkinson joined him at "Springfield" and a fine property was established. Rich river flats were well used for dairying and the growing of crops.

A Hereford Stud was established with great results in the shows and sale yards.

In 1857 Henry Wilkinson married half brother John's wife Elizabeth's younger sister Charlotte McAlister daughter of neighbour the McAlister's from "Wereboldera" (Ref:- NSW BDM No. 2684). Both girls mother was the first white women to live in the area. Having relocated to the William Warby property "Darbarlara Run" in about 1828. Elizabeth was the first white person to be born in the area in 10th May, 1830.

So two of the very early pioneering families into the general area married and between them all many thousands of acreas were claimed and worked very successfully over the later years.

They all would have experienced extreme hardships in establishing their lifestyles, but, no doubt had a great satisfaction to see the results of their efforts in their later lives. To enjoy the comfort of modern housing alone would have been worth while.

1862 Margaret E WILKINSON born to John & Elizabeth in Tumut, NSW - (Ref NSW BDM 14119)

1864 Caroline S WILKINSON born to John & Elizabeth in Tumut, NSW - (Ref NSW BDM 15390)

1865 Charlotte E WILKINSON born to John & Elizabeth E in Tumut, NSW - (Ref NSW BDM 15835)

1867 Eliza A WILKINSON born to John & Elizabeth E in Tumut, NSW - (Ref NSW BDM 16383)

1869 John T WILKINSON born to John & Elizabeth in Tumut, NSW - (Ref NSW BDM 18725)

1873 Thomas Edward E WILKINSON born to John & Elizabeth in Tumut, NSW - (Ref NSW BDM 19489)

In the Will of John WILKINSON, late of Springfield, near Tumut, in the colony of New South Wales, deceased. APPLICATION wall be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Probate of tho last Will of the abovenamed deceased may be granted to JOHN WILKINSON, of Yellowin, near Tumut, in the colony aforesaid, Fanner, the sole surviving Executor named in the said will. Dated this twenty-third day of May, 1892. FRANK TAYLOR, Proctor for Executor, Tumut.

(Ref- The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842-1954) Tuesday 24 May 1892)

WILKINSON.-June 4, 1937, at private hospital, Wagga. John Wilkinson, of Yellowin, Tumut, beloved husband of Beryl Wilkinson.

(Ref- The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842-1954) Saturday 26 June 1937.)

-Probate Jurisdiction.-In thc Will and Codicil of JOHN WILKINSON late of Yellowin near Tumut in the State of New South Wales Farmer and Grazier, deceased.-Application will be made after fourteen days from thc publication hereof the Probate of the last Will and Testament dated 10th day of January 1932 and Codicil thereto dated 7th day of April 1933 of the above noted deceased may be granted to KENNETH OLTMAN WILKINSON an Executor named In the said Will and Codicil HENRY FREDERICK LAMPE an Executor appointed by the said Will having renounced Probate thereof and all notices may be served at the undermentioned address. All creditors in the Estate of the deceased are hereby required to send In particulars of their claims to the under- signed. H. A. LESTER, Proctor for thc Applicant Tumut. By FRED C. EMANUEL and CO., 115 Pitt-street, Sydney

(Ref - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842-1954) Thursday 17 June 1937)

This report is submitted in good faith. All endeavours have been made to make all entries authentic and correct. For any corrections and additional valuable information, maps and photos you may have please contact John