Charlotte WARREN (1843-1919)
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3. Charlotte Warren (1843 - 1919)
Spouse : Francis Appleton (1836 - 1923)
1. Nola Irene Warren
2. .... George Ernest Edward Warren & Iris Ella Ford
3. .... .... Leonard Leslie Warren & Burdett Launder
4. .... .... .... Charles James Warren & Agnes McNay
5. .... .... .... .... John Warren and Elizabeth Manning
.... Children - 1. Elizabeth Warren & Richard Appleton
2. George Warren3. Charlotte Warren & Francis Appleton4. Emma Warren5. Oliver Warren6. Montefiore Warren7. Charles James Warren8. Sarah Jane Warren

Charlotte Warren & husband Francis Appleton
CHARLOTTE WARREN Birth 1843 at Langham, Suffolk, UK Emigration 1851 on board sailing ship “Reliance” Marriage 1861, January 31 at United Chapel, Happy Valley, South Australia Spouse Francis Appleton Death 1919, December 12 at her residence at O’Halloran Hill, South Australia Burial 1919, December 14 at Old Happy Valley Cemetery, later transferred to new cemetery, Happy Valley, South Australia Children No natural children One adopted child – Mary Jane (aka Polly) Tonkin (1862-1939) |
FRANCIS APPLETON Birth 1836 at Farnsworth, near Prescot in Lancashire, England Baptised March 4, 1836 in Parochial Chapel of Prescot, Lancashire, England Father Richard Appleton Mother Margaret Fisher Occupations Manager, Shopkeeper, Postmaster Death September 14, 1923 at his residence, O'Halloran Hill, South Australia Age at Death 89 Years Burial 1923 at Old Happy Valley Cemetery, later transferred to new cemetery, Happy Valley, South Australia, Plot 308, Memorial No. 120374089 |
Charlotte Warren - Her Early Life
1843 - Birth – Charlotte Warren
Name: Charlotte WarrenEvent Type: Birth RegistrationRegistration Quarter: Apr-May-JunRegistration Year: 1842Registration District: StowCounty: SuffolkEvent Place: Stow, Suffolk, EnglandVolume: XIIAffiliate Line Number: 24England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008," database, FamilySearch
1841 – Census – Charlotte Warren
Name: Charlotte WarrenAge: 8Estimated Birth Year: abt 1843Relation: DaughterFather's Name: John WarrenMother's Name: Mary WarrenGender: FemaleWhere born: Langham, Suffolk, EnglandCivil Parish: LanghamEcclesiastical parish: ElyRegistration District: StowSub-registration District: WalshamHousehold Members: Name AgeJohn Warren 42Mary Warren 32Elizabeth Warren 16Charlotte Warren 8Emma Warren 6Oliver Warren 4Monterfear Warren 6 MoWilliam Major 29Frances Major 25
1851 - Emigration – Charlotte Warren
Charlotte arrived into Adelaide, South Australia on board the sailing ship “Reliance” in company with her parents, John Warren and Mary Manning and her five siblings.
Francis Appleton - His Early Life
1836 - Baptism – Francis Appleton
Name: Francis AppletonGender: MaleBaptism Date: 4 Mar 1836Baptism Place: Farnworth (near Prescot), Lancashire, EnglandFather: Richard AppletonMother: MargaretFHL Film Number: 1469034Reference ID: item 2 p 110Ancestry.com. England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
1841 – Census – Francis Appleton
Name: Francis AppletonAge: 5Estimated Birth Year: abt 1836Gender: MaleWhere born: Lancashire, EnglandCivil Parish: PrescotHundred: West DerbyCounty/Island: LancashireCountry: EnglandSub-registration District: FarnworthHousehold Members: Name AgeRichard Appleton 70Margaret Appleton 40Dorothy Appleton 20George Appleton 15Magaret Appleton 15Alice Appleton 8Francis Appleton 5Ancestry.com. 1841 England Census
1852 - Emigration – Francis Appleton
In 1852 Francis, the youngest of the Appleton boys arrived at Adelaide, South Australia on board the sailing ship, the “Water Lily” having left England on January, 1852.
Elizabeth Warren and Francis Appleton – Their Lives Together
1861 - Marriage
Name: Francis AppletonFather's Name: Richard AppletonSpouse Name: Charlotte WarrenSpouse's Father's Name: John WarrenMarriage Date: 31 Jan 1861Marriage Place: Morphett ValeRegistration Place: Morphett Vale, South AustraliaPage Number: 358Volume Number: 45Ancestry.com. Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950
1862 - Adoption
Unable to have natural children, Charlotte and Francis adopted a baby. Her name was Mary Jane Tonkin, said to be the daughter of Ann Tonkin. Mary Jane soon became known as “Polly” Appleton.
Mary Jane Appleton married Charles Henry (aka Harry) Mason (1861-1950) and gave birth to several children, including -
- Daisy Myrtle Mason (1892 – 1966)
- Hilda Adelaide Mason (1893 – 1975)
- Lily Ada Mason (1900 – 1985)
- Stanley Charles Mason (1895 – 1923)
- Ernest Frank Mason (1886 – 1955)
Mary Jane Appleton died in 1939.
1874 – Occupation – Manager
About 1874 Mr. Appleton managed a business for Mr. W. H. Limbert and remained there for 10 years.1875 – Occupation – Partnership
Francis then journeyed to Edwardstown and went into partnership with Mr. James Regan for five years.1880 – Occupation – Postmaster
Francis Appleton was postmaster at Reynella for about 17 years.A meeting was held at the Council Chamber, Bullaparinga, on the 27th instant, for the purpose of nominating Councillors and Auditors for this district, Mr. F. A. Beukenstein being the Returning Officer.
There having been no opposition in either case, Mr. Isaac Norman was elected for Cape Jervis Ward, and Mr. W. Gerrard for Bullaparinga. Messrs. Way and O'Neill having been nominated for Second Valley Ward, there will be a contest, and the election will take place on Monday, July 4.At the same meeting Mr. Francis Appleton, Mr. James Tarran, and Mr. Benjamin F. Longford were nominated for Auditors, the election taking place at the same placeand date.1881 – “South Australian Register (Adelaide) SA” – 1839 – 1900 Monday 4 July 1881
1896 – Occupation – Shopkeeper
Cecil Henry Danvers (57) was found guilty, on his confession, of obtaining 12s. 2d. in goods from Francis Appleton, at Reynella, on June 18, by means of false pretences.
“The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide) SA” 1867-1922 3 August 1896
1897 – Occupation – Shopkeeper / Postmaster
An enquiry as to the cause of death of Mrs. Catherine M. Waterhouse, teacher of the Glenburn school, was held at the residence of Mr. James Collins, Delamare, on Sunday July 29, by Mr. James Lord, J.P. Elizabeth Collins stated that being called by her son-in-law about 4 o'clock on the previous morning she went to the room where deceased had been sleeping.
Deceased complained of great pain in the stomach and left side, and witness at her request gave her a little brandy, subsequently 25 drops of chlorodyne which she asked for, and later in the forenoon some carbonate of soda and a teaspoonful of ipecacuanha wine which witness obtained from Mr. Appleton.After applying hot flannels, witness left the room about noon to give her children their dinner, and when she returned deceased was quite dead. Mr. Appleton was sent for and came with his wife.Deceased came to reside in the house in January last. John Smith, who slept at the residence of Mr. James Collins on Friday night, said he was awoke about 4 o'clock by hearing deceased moan. Deceased, when witness asked if anything was wrong with her, said she was very ill. Witness gave her at her request a glass of water, of which she drank very little.She appeared to be in pain in the left side.Francis Appleton said on Saturday about one o'clock he was sent for by Mrs. Collins and went to her house. Found deceased dead. Her head rested on the pillow, and her feet on the floor. Witness sold deceased a bottle of chlorodyne in March last. Kate Solomon, one of deceased's pupils, stated that her mistress was not well on Friday afternoon. She was pressing her hand on her left side.P. T. Lawrance said he was called to the house of Mr. Collins, from Cape Jervis. He found nothing that would lead him to suppose deceased died from other than natural causes. He took charge of her effects.The Jury returned a verdict of "Death from natural causes." The remains of deceased were buried in the cemetery adjoining St. James's Church, Glenburn. The Rev. E. Joslin read the burial service.The deceased took charge of the Glenburn school in January last, and was much respected.1877 – “The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide) SA” 1867-1922 2 August, 1877
1900 – Occupation – Justice of the Peace
The resignation of Mr. Frank Appleton, of Reynella, as a Justice of the Peace has been received.
“Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA “ 1867 - 1922), Wednesday 16 February 1910
1919 - Death – Charlotte Warren
DEATHS – APPLETON
On the 12th December, at her residence, O'Halloran Hill, Charlotte, beloved wife of Frank Appleton, in her 78th year, after a long and lingering illness.At rest."Peace, perfect peace."Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), Monday 15 December 1919
1920 – Probate – Charlotte Warren
Probate has been granted, states the "Weekly Trade Gazette," in respect to the following wills:—Charlotte Appleton, O'Halloran Hill, £1,9001920 - Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954), Saturday 31 January 1920,
1923 - Death - Francis Appleton
Name: Francis Appleton
Birth Date: 1836Birth Place: Lancashire, EnglandDeath Date: 14 Sep 1923Death Place: Morphett Vale, Onkaparinga City, South AustraliaCemetery: Happy Valley CemeteryBurial or Cremation Place: Happy Valley, Onkaparinga City, South AustraliaSpouse: Charlotte AppletonChildren: Mary Jane MasonURL: https://www.findagrave.com/mem...Ancestry.com. Australia and New Zealand, Find A Grave Index, 1800s-Current
1923 – Obituary – Francis Appleton
Mr. Francis Appleton.The late Mr. Francis Appleton, whose death has been recorded, lived for many years in this State. He came to Australia as a lad in the care of Mr. Bartly, a solicitor, and a friend of his family.Mr. Appleton was the youngest son of the late Mr. Richard Appleton, of Hills House, Widnes, Lancashire. He left England on January 7, 1852, by the Water Lily (Capt. Tullock).After a brief stay in Adelaide he joined his brothers at Happy Valley, on the selection where the Happy Valley Cemetery now stands. He then went to Sheaoak Log for a while.About 1874 Mr. Appleton proceeded south to manage a business for Mr. W. H. Limbert and remained there for 10 years. Thence he journeyed to Edwardstown and went into partnership with Mr. James Regan for five years. Afterwards Mr. Appleton was postmaster at Reynella for about 17 years.He took a great interest in district matters, especially in the building of the local public school, and it is due to his help and generosity that the children of the Reynella school have such a splendid recreation ground.Mr. Appleton was for many years a lay reader, warden, and Synodsman of the Church of England. He was also one of the oldest members of the Independent Order of Oddfellows.Both Mr. Appleton and his wife, who died some years ago, will long be remembered for their lovable dispositions.1923 – “Observer (Adelaide, SA : 1905 - 1931)”, Saturday 6 October 1923,
IN MEMORIAM. APPLETON
In sad but tender memory of Francis Appleton, who passed away on the 14th September, 1923.Ever remembered.Inserted by his adopted daughter Alice.1924 – “Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929)”, Saturday 13 September 1924
Headstone – Happy Valley Cemetery

In loving memory of
CHARLOTTE, beloved wife of
FRANCIS APPLETON
Died December 14, 1919 in her 78th year
FRANCIS APPLETON
Died September 14, 1923 in his 83rd year
The bodies of Charlotte and Francis Appleton were transferred from the old HV Cemetery to the New Cemetery when the dam was built – Happy Valley Public Cemetery, Cnr. Chandlers Hill Road & Candy Road, HV, South Australia.
