Mary Hayes 1851 - 1929

Mary Hayes (1851 - 1929)

Mary Hayes was born in Rumworth, Deane, Lancashire on December 28 1850. She was christened at the Dean Parish Church - St Mary's the Virgin - in Rumworth on 2 March 1851. She was the second child and eldest daughter of John Hayes and Margaret Higson

Mary's parents were both Hand Loom Weavers - for more see Weaving in the 19th century. The family lived in an around Bolton moving numerous times whilst Mary was growing up.

In 1851 Mary was living with her parents at 111 Burnden Rd, Bolton
In 1861 she was living with her grandparents at Daubhill
In 1871 she was still living with her grandparents at Daubhill

On April 20 1876 she married David Yates. David was the second son and youngest child of William Yates and Jane Roscoe. Their marriage was presided over by the then Vicar William Bashal. Mary's sister Jane and a James Peacock were the witnesses. David was employed as a Wheelwright when they married and is noted as living in the Emmanuel district of Great Bolton, most likely learning his trade from his father who was a Smith.

Between 1876 and 1895 Mary and David had nine children (five boys and four girls)

Emma Yates Born 1876 ; Married William Edward Brown ; Died 1940
William Roscoe Yates Born 1879 ; Married (1) Marion Love Norris 1908 (2) Charlotte Evaline Jacobs 1911; Died 1939
Walter Yates Born 1881 ; Married Sophie Smith 1907 ; Died 1967
Anne Yates Born 1883 ; Married Whistow John Henry Burren 1906 ; Died 1966
Alfred Yates Born 1886 ; Died 1923
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Clara Yates Born 1891 ; Married Norman Nason 1914 ; Died 1935
Harold Yates Born 1893 ; Died 1948
Eva Mary Yates Born 1895 ; Married James Bashford Bain ; Died 1967

At the time of the 1881 census Mary and David were living at 149 Morris Green Lane, Middle Hulton with their 3 eldest children. Mary's father John Heyes was either visiting or living with them.

The terraces they lived in were built in the 1870s to accommodate the large workforce required by the the Sunnyside Mills of Tootal, Broadhurst and Lee were founded at Daub Hill, near to Morris Green in 1868.

For most people living in Lancashire in this time, life was hard, and opportunities limited, so in 1883 the family emigrated to Australia as part of the bounty scheme under the 17th Section of the Queensland Immigration Act of 1882

They travelled onboard the Rohilla - a 1002 ton barque built in Greenock Glasgow and launced on 27 April 1880 by Caird & Co for P & O Line. The iron hull ship was 386 ft long with one funnel and three masts and a top speed of 14 knots. She was captained by Captain Hinks.

The Rohilla departed from London on 27 Jun 1883 with 392 passengers and general cargo. After a journey on 105 days the ship arrived off Cape Moreton at 6:10am on Thursday 11 October 1883. The passengers were disembarked on Saturday 13th and made available for engagement on Monday 15th.

There are numerous mentions of their journey is mention of their journey in newspapers (outlined right)

Mary's death notice - The Brisbane Courier 24 April 1929 - notes that the family immediately travelled to Ipswich upon their arrival in the colonies, stay first at Woodend. It also noted that apart from six month in 1896/97 when they lived at Dugandan the remainder of the time they lived in Ipswich

The fortunes of the family wavered a good deal, but from ??? they appeared settled, acquiring property in Booval, and integrating into the Ipswich community. Mary was heavily involved in the Church of England and was very well respected

Mary is recorded in the Electoral Roles for Ipswich from 1903

Mary - domestic duties - Railway St Booval

She died on 21 April 1929 at her home on Railway St Booval, after being unwell for three weeks. The funeral service was conducted by Rev F B C Birch of St Pauls English Church, Ipswich.

She was survived by three sons, four daughters, 22 grand children and 5 great grandchildren

Probate in the her estate was granded to Emma Brown - of Booval. on 7 July 1929. The total value of the estate was £295

Evening News July 22
The Rohilla
London, July 22 - Owing to the prevalence of cholera at Ismailia , to which place the disease has now extened the P. and Co's steamer Rohilla, with the next outward mails, will not touch at any port along the Suez Canal, but proceed to Australia direct.

(Ismailia is an an important town on the Suez Canal about 45 miles south of Port Said)

South Australian Register Friday 12 October 1883

The barque Rohilla, with nearly 400 country immigrants, arrived at Moreton Bay today (11 Oct 1883)

Evening News Friday 12 October 1883

Queensland News

Brisbane Thursday

The Rohilla, immigrant ship on the bounty system, arrived today after a passage of 106 days, with 392 passengers. A large number of immigrants are leaving here for the southern colonies.

The Queenslander Saturday 13 October 1883

In Moreton Bay

October 11 - ROHILLA barque, 1002 tons, Captain Hinks, from London 27th June, with 392 immigrants and general cargo.

The Brisbane Courier Monday 15 October 1883

The immigrants by the Barque, from London, were landed at the depot with their effects on Saturday afternoon by the Francis Cadell. They are a healthy and respectable looking class of people, and will no doubt make very good colonists. They will be open for engagement at 9 o'clock this morning

Queensland Times Thursday 18 October 1883

Mr M J Byrne, wardsmand in charge of the local immigration depot, informs us that there were sent to the immigration depot .... On Monday, another contingent of 10 single men, per Rohilla, arrived, making a total of 45 singlemen, of whom 5 single men and 3 married couples yet remain open to engagement.

The Queensland Saturday 113 October 1883

The barque Rohilla, 1002 tons, Captain Hinks, from London with immigrants and a general cargo, arrived off Cape Moreton at 6,10 am on thursday, after a passage of 105 days. This vessel brings 392 immigrant passengers under the 17th section of the Immigration Act of last year.

The Brisbane Courier tuesday 16 October 1883

ex ROHILLA from London

500 cases Hennessy's Pale Brandy

100 Tons No. Govan Pig Iron

10 Hogsheads Ashby's No 3 Ale

10 Hogsheads Ashby's No 4 Ale

PARBURY, LAMB & RAFF

ex ROHILLA

5 cases Oleos (novelties)

65 Cases Halves and Quarters Sardines

50 Cases Currants

The Queenslander Saturday 20 October 1883

J Johnston, James Lowe - Passengers per Rohilla; also, relatives, friends or passengers per Rohilla who can give information concerning the undermentioned passengers who died on the voyage - George Porter, John Johnson, John Johnstone, Richard Dickenson - are requested to call at the Register-Generals Office, corner of Queen St and George Strees as soon as possible or send their address

The Brisbane Courier Thursday 20 August 1883

Rohilla, barque, 1002 tons, from London for Brisbane ; sailed from Gravesend on the 27th June, and was spoken on the nth July in 45 N. hit and 10W long - "all well"