William Smerdon Strawbridge (1816 - 24 Dec 1869)

William Smerdon Strawbridge was born around 1816 at Ashburton, Devon, England to parents John Strawbridge and Ann Smerdon.

Married Eliza Stockholm Thomas in August 1840 at Avon, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.

1841 - Daughter Eliza Hartland Strawbridge is born at Schwarzburg-Sondershausen (Castle Precinct), Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. The name Hartland comes from the family they are living with.

1841 CENSUS - Living with new wife Eliza at Schwarzburg-Sondershausen (Castle Precinct), Bristol, Gloucestershire, England and 1 month old daughter Eliza Hartland Strawbridge. William is listed as an Accountant. They are living with the Hartland family.

1843 - Son William Strawbridge is born at Schwarzburg-Sondershausen (Castle Precinct), Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

1845 - Son Edward Strawbridge is born at Schwarzburg-Sondershausen (Castle Precinct), Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

1849 - Daughter Mary Strawbridge is born on 3 January 1849 at Schwarzburg-Sondershausen (Castle Precinct), Bristol, Gloucestershire, England


1851 CENSUS - Listed as an Accountant. Living at Ashley, Clifton, Bristol, Gloustershire, England with wife Eliza and children

1852 - Arrived in Australia aboard the "Benthinck" in April 1852 with wife Eliza and all children.

He died on 24 Dec 1869 at Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia.