Headstone Transcriptions


Norfolk Island

Transcribed by Lorraine Larment
from photographs taken by Val Beck.

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ADAMS , Annie Maria. Beloved daugter (sic) of Byron and Edith Adams. . 3 September 1892 - 8 December 1896
ADAMS , Byron. 10 September 1902 aged 55 years. Dearly loved husband of Edith Adams. Accidently (sic) kill'd by a whale. . 10 September 1902 . Aged 55 years
ANDERSON , Michael . 23 September 1834 . Aged 21 years
ANTONE , John. Late of ship California. By his shipmates. . 5 November 1878 . Aged 31 years
ATKINSON , John. Aged 57 years. Prisoner of the Crown and Constable at Govt House. Who was drowned while fishing for the Commandant. This stone is erected by Major Thos Ryan, 50th Regt to mark his deep sorrow at the sad event. Photograph provided by Fiona . 5 February 1840 . Aged 57 years
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BADCOCK , John. Hic Jacet (latin for Here Lies) . 1807
BAILEY , Charles. Beloved husband of Flora and father of Gwen ?????? remainder unreadable. . 5 January 1963
BAILEY , Clara H. Beloved wife of Herbert and our mother. . 14 February 1883 - 7 December 1960
BAILEY , Herbert. Beloved husband of Sett and our Father. . 28 June 1871 - 8 August 1936
BAIRD , John. Late Private in His Majestys 50th (or Queens Own) Regiment who was accidentally drownd (sic) while on Duty (as one of the Guard) by upsetting of a boat off the harbour on the 1st August 1835 Aged 28 years, leaving a disconsolate widow and infant child to mourn his premature departure. . 1 August 1835 . Aged 28 years
BALDOCK , Alfred Essex. late Chief Constable of the Island who was unfortunately drowned by the upsetting of a boat in crossing the bar. . 12 April 1848 . Aged 27 years
BARRY , James. Native of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. Photograph provided by Fiona . 6 January 1844 . Aged 36 years
BEAR , Mary. Beloved wife of Robert Bear. Born at Ballarat, Australia. . 18 September 1904 . Aged 39 years
BEECHEY , Samuel. Born 6 May 1799 died 17 July 1803. Loved son of Samuel and Margaret, bother of Thomas, James and Charles. . 6 May 1799 - 17 July 1803
BEERS , John. faithfuly unto death . 21 June 1903 . Aged 64 years
BERGIN , Thomas. Late Private in HM 50th or Queens Own Regiment who was accidentally drownd (sic) while on duty (as one of the Guard) by the upsetting of a boat off the Harbour. His loss is unversally regretted by his comrades at whose request this stone was erected. . 1 August 1835 . Aged 23 years
BEST , Captain The Hon John Charles of Her Majesty's 50th or Queens Own Regt, who was drowned by the upsetting of a boat in attempting to cross the bar of the harbour. . 15 February 1840 . Aged 30 years
BIDDLECOMBE , Thomas E. Master RN, late of HMS Falcon . 19 January 1867 . Aged 28 years
BORGIN , Ann and her Infant Child. The wife and daughter of Corporal Will Borgin 50th Regt, who died the Former on the 8th and the latter on the 17th of March 1838 aged 30 and aged 10 months. . 8 March 1838 . Aged 30 years 10 months
BORGIN , Infant (Jean?) . 17 March 1838 . Aged 10 months
BOSSE , Gwen Rose. Beloved wife of Bill, loved mother of Florrie, Val, Kevin, Derek and Jackie. . 1 December 1989 . Aged 71 years
BOSSE , Stanley. Loved brother of Harry, Percy, Bill, Stella and Win . 11 September 1980 . Aged 54 years
BOSSE , William. beloved husband of Gwen Rose, father of Florrie, Val, Kevin, Derek and Jackie. . 27 July 2001 . Aged 85 years
BROWN , John. Who departed this life Sept the 11th 1843 aged 30 years. . 11 September 1843 . Aged 30 years
BRYAN , James. Native of County Tipperary who departed this life on August 1844. . August 1844 . Aged years
BUFFET , Charles. Infant son of Elizabeth and John Buffet Jun, . 23 November 1863 . Aged 4 months
BUFFET , Elizabeth. The beloved wife of Mr John Buffet Jun, . 10 October 1896 . Aged 37 years
BUFFETT , Augustus Wentworth. INfant son of Thomas and Louisa Buffet. . 11 March 1863 . Aged 1 years 7 months
BUFFETT , David. Native of Pitcairn Island . 7 August 1924 . Aged 96 years
BUFFETT , Dinah. Beloved wife of John E Buffett, died June 1920 aged 32 years. . June 1920 . Aged 32 years
BUFFETT , Dorothy. Native of Pitcairn Island, wife of John Buffet Sen . 23 April 1863 . Aged 63 years
BUFFETT , Fletcher Christian, beloved son of Edward and Victoria Buffett. . - 10 November 1867 . Aged 6 years
BUFFETT , John. Infant son of Martha and David Buffett who died April 9th 1872 aged 7 months. . 9 April 1872 . Aged 7 months
BUFFETT , John. Native of Pitcairn Island. Born 21st July 1826 died 234d June 1906. . 21 July 1826 23 June 1906
BUFFETT , Louisa. Beloved wife of Thomas Buffett . 3 February 1873 . Aged 42 years
BUFFETT , Martha. Affectionate wife of David Buffett . 30 January 1872 . Aged 42 years
BUFFETT , Robert Inskip, son oif Thomas and Louisa Buffett . 15 July 1871 . Aged 18 months
BUFFETT , Victoria L R. Loving wife of Edward Buffett . 27 August 1892 . Aged 53 years
BURKE , Walter. Native of the County Tipperary, who was executed for the Mutiny on this Island September 22 1834 aged 28 years. . 22 September 1834 . Aged 28 years
BUTLER , John. who was executed for the mutiny on this island aged 28 years. . 22 September 1834 . Aged 28 years
BUTLER , Mary. 2nd Fleet. Arrived Norfolk Island 1790, Wife of James Jordan, 3rd fleet Died VDL 1840. . c1812 . Aged 40 years
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CASSIDY , Mary Anne. A native of Drogheda. Erected by her affectionate husband, John Cassidy, Sergt of HM 50th Regt. . 11 February 1840 . Aged 36 years
CHRISTIAN , Andrew. Beloved son of Charles and Charlotte . 26 May 1862 . Aged 21 years
CHRISTIAN , Charles Driver. Choirmaster (beside Charlotte). Erected by his many friends. . 22 May 1886 . Aged 67 years
CHRISTIAN , Charles. Native of Pitcairn Island who died May 22 1886 aged 67 years. (beside Charlotte). . 22 May 1886 . Aged 67 years
CHRISTIAN , Charlotte. Beloved wife of Charles Christian Sr . 16 August 1883 . Aged 61 years
CHRISTIAN , George Selwyn. . 1 February 1889 . Aged 32 years
CHRISTIAN , Jacob. Beloved husband of Maria Christian . 16 October 1877 . Aged 44 years
CHRISTIAN , Lucy. Beloved wife of Charles Driver Christian . 13 October 1904 . Aged 65 years 4 months
CHRISTIAN , Patricia Grace "Bebbie". Wife of Nick, mother of Jim, Trudy, Ken and Anne. . 18 December 1922 - 9 May 1991
CHRISTIAN , Peggie, the Loving wife of Fletcher Christain (sic) who died May 13th 1884 aged 64 years. . 13 May 1884 . Aged 64 years
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DALTON , William. Private, HM 99th Regt, drowned while bathing at Emily Bay. This stone has been erected by his affectionate comrades. . 29 February 1853 . Aged 31 years
DENNEEN , Patrick. A native of the County Limerick, Ireland. . . 5 April 1841 . Aged 40 years
DEWEY , Minnie Maria (Mops). Of Hastings England, (buried between Robert and Percy). . 29 February 1960 . Aged 71 years
DEWEY , Precy Edwin (Pops). Of Chesthunt, England, (buried beside Minnie). . 15 March 1956 . Aged 81 years
DEWEY , Robert Bevan (Bob). of Roydon, England.(buried beside Minnie). . 23 June 1966 . Aged 56 years
DUFFY , John. Lance Corp of HM 99 Regt This stone has been erected by the Officers, Non Commd Officers and Privates of the Detachment 99 Regt at Norfolk Island, to mark their regret for the loss of an old and deserving soldier who had gained the good opinion of all who knew him. . 29 January 1852 . Aged 34 years
E
EVANS , Richard. Dearly loved son of Andrew and Phoebe Evans . 14 January 1931 . Aged 23 years
EVERETT , George Hart. . 17 April 1847 - 3 February 1849
F
FROST , Walter Rex MBBS FACMA. 20 March 1970, brother of Alan, brother in law of Anne, uncle of Gavin, Stuart, Penny and Candy. . 20 March 1970
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GLENNY , Pat. Native of the County of Limerick (difficult to read). . 22 September 1834 . Aged 29 ? years
GREGORY , Sarah. The exact wording on the grave is ’Here lise the body of Sarah wife of Thom Gregory . Underneath this stone doth lie as much virtue as cooid die which when alive did w?? give to as much friendship as could. . 20 April 1807 . Aged 67 years
GUEST , Mary. Born NI, died April 1804. Daughter of George Guest (first fleet) and Mary Bateman (second fleet). Erected by descendants 1988. . April 1804 . Aged years
H
HALES , George. Comander (sic) of the ship General Boyd. . 16 August 1801 . Aged 47 years
HALL , John. Native of the City of Dublin. . 5 September 1843 . Aged 24 years
HAMBLY , Mary (née Springham). Arrived first fleet 26 January 1788. Fellowship of First fleeters 2000. . 18 June 1796
HEADINGTON , Thos.. Dear wife do not grieve nor children shed a tear. . 13 January 1798 . Aged 40 years
HEARTWELL , P H. Late Assistant Surgeon . This stone is erected by the Civil Officres of this est as a tribute of respect. . 3 November 1828 . Aged 45 years
HUNTER , Thos, . Native of Belfast Ireland. Affliction sore long time I bore, Physicians were in vain. Till God did think that death should call, and ease me of my pain. . 17 February 1843 . Aged 22 years
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JAYCOCK , Richard. Who was accidentally killed by a fall of earth . 24 July 1838 . Aged 29 years
JORDAN? , James. 3rd Fleet Died VDL 1840. Husband of Mary Butler. (see her plaque). . 1840 . Aged years
K
KNOWLS , Henry. . Photograph provided by Fiona . 22 September 1834 . Aged 29 years
KRISMAN , Gustav Adolph. Native of Stettin, Prussia . 7 October 1860 . Aged 28 years
L
LAING , William. Born Scotland . 20 January 1833 - 20 August 1915
LAMBERTS , Fred. Native of Thetford . 6 February 1842 . Aged 22 years
L'HOPITAL , Madeleine. 1860 - 1932. Priez pour elle (fr: pray for her). . 1860 - 1932
LILLIS , James. HM 99th Regt.. This stone has been erected by his affectionate comrades. . 8 May 1852 . Aged 28 years
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MACAULIFFE , John. Private 39th Regt. . 20 December 1831 . Aged 25 years
MACENIS , William. . 24 July 1841 . Aged 27 years
MANSFIELD . Michael. Pt in HM XIth Regt of Infantry, who died from the effects of a fall from a horse. This stone was erected by Wm H Thornton, Cap f his Company, as a small mark of his regret for a good and promising young soldier. . 13 September 1847 . Aged 22 years
MC CULLOCH/MC GULLOCH , William. Who was executed ) for the Mutiny on this Island . 23 September 1854 . Aged 21 years
MCCOY , Nathaniel. Beloved son of Samuel and Polly McCoy . 27 January 1868 . Aged 27 months
MCCOY , Phillip. Born Pitcairn Island . 18 August 1830 - 28 July 1913
MCCOY , Ruth.. Sister. . 29 September 1862 . Aged 34 years
MCCOY , Thomas Wyatt. Infant son of Samuel and Polly McCoy . 7 March 1870 . Aged 2 years
MCCOY , Walter.Son of Aunt Liz McCoy and father of ---- . 24 September 1947 . Aged 37 years
MCLEAN , John, esq. Late Superintendent of Agriculture, who was drowned by the upsetting of a boat in attempting to cross the bar of this harbour. . 15 February 1840 . Aged 43 years
MENZIES , George Wilson (aka Simon Menzies). Born Norfolk Island 30 Aug 1898 - date of death unknown. . 30 August 1898 - N/k
MENZIES , Georgina. Born Sydney . 7 August 1916 - 15 April 1998
MOORHOUSE , James eldest son of Dr Matthew Moorhouse. . 13 November 1930
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NASH , Rob (sic). . March / May ?? . Aged 0 years
NASH , Sath (sic). Who departed this life Feb 18 179? Aged 8 months . 18 February 179? . Aged 8 months
NEALE , James. Private in the 4th or Kings Own Regt,. He met with an untimely end by the accidental discharge of a gun while shooting in the woods and was deeply lamented by all who knew him. . 4 February 1832 . Aged 32 years
NELSON , William Hobson. Beloved Husband of Linda M Nelson. Born at Auckland . 5 May 1879 - 13 May 1848 . Aged years
NOBBS , Alfred A. A faithful pastor of the Adventist Church - 1895 to ?? . 26 September 1906 . Aged 39 years
NOBBS , Emily Mary. The beloved wife of Alfred A Nobbs . 10 November 1896 . Aged 44 years 1 month
NOBBS , Francis Mason. . 15 June 1909 . Aged 73 years
NOBBS , George Hunn. Who was for 55 years the faithful pastor of the Pitcairn and Norfolk Island Community . 5 November 1884 . Aged 85 years
NOBBS , George Rawdon Ffrench. Killed in action at Romani. Son of Rev and Mrs Nobbs. . 9 August 1916 . Aged 20 years
NOBBS , Revd George Rawdon Ffrench. Husband of Emily H Nobbs, . 11 April 1915 . Aged 54 years
NOBBS , Sarah, beloved wife of George Hunn Nobbs, an affectionate mother . 5 December 1899 . Aged 90 years
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O'DONOGHUE , Michael. Private soldier XIth Regt . 19 August 1840 . Aged 33 years
O'LOUGHLIN , John. Corp 50 or Queens own Reg. Who was drowned by the upsetting of a boat on the bar on this harbour . 15 February 1840 . Aged 77 years
OLSSON , Oscar. Our dear father, . 4 November 1939 . Aged 42 years
OWLES , John. Arrived first fleet 26 January 1788 died 14 December 1806. Fellowship of first fleeters. . 14 December 1806
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PHELPS , A H. I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Pastor and Mrs A H Phelps established the Methodist Church in Norfolk Island, holding the first service on 20th October 1884 under the motto : There's cleansing in the blood. . 15 August 1838 - 29 October 1890
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QUINTAL , Dinah. Beloved wife of John Quintal Senr . 9 May 1881 . Aged 56 years
QUINTAL , Dinah. Widow of Edward Quintal, eldest daughter of John Adams of The Bounty, A beloved mother. . 18 January 1864 . Aged 68 years
QUINTAL , Jane A Nobbs, Our dear honoured mother. . 21 April 1929
QUINTAL , John. Beloved husband of Dinah Quintal . 2 November 1912
QUINTAL , Maria. Who died January 12 1889 aged 73 years. . 12 January 1889 . Aged 73 years
QUINTAL , Oliver Macey. Beloved husband of Jemima Quintal . 23 February 1927 . Aged 79 years
QUINTALL (sic), Jane. Wife of Gregory Quintall . 7 May 1934 . Aged 74 years
QUINTALL (sic), John T. Beloved husband of Jane A Quintall aged 66 years. Dear Father. . - 28 April 1907 . Aged 66 years
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REARDON , Bartholomew. Arrived 26 January 1788 Fellowship of First Fleeters, 1997. Arrived NI on Sirius . 1 May 1807
REARDON , Daniel. Son of Bartholomew Reardon. Commemorative Plaque. . 1801
REARDON , Steven. Son of Bartholomew Reardon. Commemorative Plaque. . 1801
ROBINSON , Hannah. Died 24 August 1914 aged 63 years. . 24 August 1914 . Aged 63 years
ROBINSON , Isaac.. Buried at sea. (commemorated on Hannah's headstone). . 19 November 1912 . Aged 72 years
ROGERS , Jane. The wife of Private Robert Rogers, 50th Reg, . 15 December 1837 . Aged 36 years
ROSE , George C. . 1903 - 1943
ROSSITER , William Franks. Eldest son of Thomas and Charlotte Rossiter . 1 March 1878 . Aged 28 years
RUDFORD , Jane. The beloved wife of George Rudford, private of HM 99th Regt . This stone has been erected by her affectionate husband. . 17 May 1850 . Aged 26 years
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SAVAGE , William. Private. Remainder unreadable. .
SELLHEIM , Susan Henrietta. Widow of Major General Sellheim, . 9 October 1944
SELLHEIM , Victor, CBCMG. Major General. Permanent Staff, Australian Military Forces for 30 years. Adjutant-General 1917-1927 (2nd Military Member). Member of the Council of Defence. Served in the South African and the Great War. Administrator of Norfolk Island Jan 1927-Jan 1928. Born at Sydney . 12 May 1866 - 25 January 1928
SHARP , John. Native of the County Dublin, who was accidentally drowned when fishing . 1841 . Aged 28 years
SHEERS , Mary. (née Smith). Arrived first fleet 26 January 1788 Fellowship of first fleeters 2000. . 9 December 1792
SHERIDAN , Bartholemew. Private, late of Her Majestys 50th or Queens own Regt. Who departed this life . 15 August 1840 . Aged 32 years
SMITH , Stephen. Native of Dublin. Free overseer at NOrfolk Island, who was barbarously murdered by a body of prisoners whilst in the execution of his duty at the Settlement Cookhouse. Leaving a wife and three children to lament his loss.
. - 1 July 1840 . Aged 40 years
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TANDY , William. Late private soldier in Her Majestys Regt who after many years faithful servitude to Major Arn?? Of the same corps, was accidentally drowned bathing in Emily Bay . December 1815 . Aged 28 years
THOMPSON , Mary. Beloved wife of Private Thomas Thompson of HM XIth Regiment of foot . 10 August 1846 . Aged 44 years
THORBY , Elizabeth. . 17 May 1793 . Aged 30 years
THORBY , William . 7 May 1794 . Aged 1 year
TURNER , Charles. Private of Her Majesty's 99th Regt of Foot, who was accidentally drowned when fishing at Rope Rock . - 1 October 1850 . Aged 20 years
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WADE , Joseph. Private of the XIth Reg of Infantry . 2 October 1847 . Aged 23 years
WARREN , Frank A. Native of Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Who was brutally murdered by a Greek miscreant on board AM ship Hope,. Alas! my brother. . 11 August 1861 . Aged 17 years
WHITING , Peter Arthur . 30 November 1922 - 15 January 1976 . Aged years
WHITTON , S G. Born at Panc???, Madras, India. Died at Norfolk Island . Son of George Edward Whitton, MB. Brigadier Surgeon Madras. . 8 November 1865 - 23 July 1942
WINGATE , James. Late Private in His Majestys 50th or Queens Own Regiment . Was 21 years in the above corps, had a good characte rand his death is regretted by his comrades at whose request this stone is erected. . 4 June 1836 . Aged 40 years
WRIGHT , Thos Saulsbury. Native of Frodringham, Yorkshire. . 7 February 1843 . Aged 105 years
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YORK , Thomas. Private in 4th Kings Own Regt, who was accidentally shot by a brother soldier while in pursuit of Mutineers engaged with others in a disgraceful attempt against the peace of the settlement on the morning of the 14th of the same month (January 1834) . 17 January 1834 . Aged 22 years
YOUNG , Jemima . 5 May 1868 . Aged 39 years 6 months
YOUNG , Katherine Susan. Beloved daughter of John and Louisa E Young, who died 22nd June 1903 aged 14 years. . 22 June 1903 . Aged 14 years



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