William John LAUNDER (1836-1890)
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2. William Launder (1836 - 1890)
Spouse #1 : Ellen Farmer (1841 - 1870)
Spouse # 2 : Sarah Moody (1849 - 1934)
1. Nola Irene Warren
2. .... George Ernest Edward Warren & Iris Ella Ford
3. .... .... Leonard Leslie Warren & Burdett Launder
4. .... .... .... Roberts Launder & Mary Burdett Salisbury
5. .... .... .... .... George William Launder & Sarah Gardiner (Roberts)
... Children - 1 Eleanor Ann Launder & John Collins
2 William Launder & Sarah Moody3 George Launder
4 Sarah Launder5 Thomas Howard Launder6 Amy Launder7 Jane Launder8 Roberts Launder9 Harold James Launder10 Mary Ann Launder11 Unnamed Female Launder
William John Launder & Sarah, nee Moody
William John Launder (nickname Coochin Bill) Birth 1836, May 24 at Sevenoaks, Kent, UK Baptism 1836, June 26 at Sevenoaks, Kent, UK Marriage #1 1863, October 19 in Ipswich, Queensland, aged 27 years Spouse #1 Ellen Farmer Marriage #2 March 1, 1871, at St. Mary’s Church of England, Kangaroo Point, Queensland Spouse #2 Sarah Moody Residences “Leaning Apple Tree”, Upper Oxley Creek, Queensland 1871 “Undullah Station, Queensland 1883 “Beaudesert” Homestead, Queensland Coochin Station, Queensland Occupations Stockman and Grazier Death 1890, January 9 at his homestead, “Beaudesert” in Queensland Age at Death 54 years Cause of Death Pulmonary Consumption Burial 1890, January 10 at the Woodhill Cemetery in the Church of England section |
Ellen Farmer Birth 1841 in Glasgow, Scotland Father William Farmer Mother Ann Clarke Married 1863, October 19 in Ipswich, Queensland Spouse William Launder Death 1870, October 1 in Queensland Age at Death 29 years |
Sarah Moody Birth 1849, March 29 on the voyage to Queensland in 1849 in the Bay of Biscay on the sailing ship "Scotia." Father Adam Moody Mother Maria Turvill Marriage #1 March 1, 1871, at St. Mary’s Church of England, Kangaroo Point, Queensland Spouse #1 William Launder Marriage #2 1896, July 20, Queensland Spouse #2 William Marshall Wake Born C 1849 in Yorkshire, UK Father John Wake Mother Annie Marshall Death 1900, November 4 in Brisbane Death 1934, July 16 in Brisbane Age at Death 85 years Burial South Brisbane Cemetery, Queensland |
William John Launder - His Early Years
1836 - Birth
William John Launder was the second born child and first son of George William Launder and Sarah Gardiner. He was born at Sevenoaks, in Kent in 1836 on May 24 and baptised a month later.
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1851 – Emigration to Australia
William emigrated to Australia with his family in 1851.
1860 – Trouble in Little Bourke Street
With his brother, George Launder Jnr., he tried his luck in the Victorian gold fields, then journeyed further north to Queensland. But before arriving in Queensland, William was to get into a bit of strife at a ‘house of ill repute’ in Melbourne.
GENERAL SESSIONS - CUTTING AND WOUNDING.A foreign-looking man, named William Henderson, was placed in the dock on information charging him with stabbing one William Launder, with intent to do him grievous bodily harm. The prisoner is a groom, residing at Hawthorne; and the offence was committed in a house of ill-fame in Little Bourke-street, on the night of Saturday, the 6th of May last. The prisoner was found " Guilty," and sentenced to two years on the roads, with hard labour.Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Tuesday 5 June 1860
1863 – Marriage to Ellen Farmer
Once safely in Queensland, William met and married his first wife, Ellen Farmer in Brisbane. At 27 years of age, he married on October 19, 1863. There does not appear to have been any children from the marriage.
1869 - Land Commissioner
21 July 1869 - Land CommissionerSir,I have the honor to forward herewith a plan of the LEANING APPLE TREE RUN, having the line of division together with the description of each portion.I would recommend that it be resumed by the government and that a 10 year lease of PORTION A be issued to the lessee.AREA A - 1874 ACRES AREA B - 1874 ACRES
1870 – Death of Ellen Farmer
Seven years later, his wife, Ellen, nee Farmer died on October 1 in 1870 at home at Undullah, Logan River, Queensland
LAUNDEROn the 1st October, at Undullah, Logan River, suddenly, Eleanor, the beloved wife of William Launder.Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), Saturday 22 October 1870
1870 – Inquest into Death of Ellen Launder, nee Farmer
Statement by William LaunderThe body of Ellen Launder now lying in the adjoining room is my wife.I last saw her alone about 9 o’clock A.M. on the 1st of October. She shortly before took ill. I then sent for Mr. Elliott who on seeing her gave some medicine and used other restorations.She was then conscious and expressed a wish that what she had taken might do her good. She did not appear to suffer any pain.Immediately after she appeared to fall into a doze. She generally appeared healthy and after the lapse of a few minutes I observed a change in her features and again sent for Mr. Elliott who on seeing her pronounced life extinct.Statement by Henry ElliottI know the body now lying in the adjoining room as Ellen Launder. She is the wife of William Launder employed by me as stockman. I saw her alive and well about 9 o’clock on 1st of October. Shortly after that hour I was requested to see her as she had become suddenly taken ill. I assisted her husband to lay her on the bed. I then administered about half tea spoonful of sal volatile in a wine glass-full of …… and applying other restorations, she was then conscious and expressed a hope that what she had taken would do her good. I then left the room.About five minutes afterwards, her husband sent for me and upon again seeing her she appeared to be dead, felt for the pulse, found life was extinct. The features were calm. The body in a natural position. I did not see any mark of violence evident about the body. I believe her to be a temperate woman during the time I have known her. I believe her to have been a strong healthy woman.Finding of Inquest into the Death of Ellen Launder, nee FarmerInquiry held at Undullah District of Moreton; Colony of Queensland found that Ellen Launder died as result of an act of God.
1871 – Marriage to Sarah Moody
Five months later, William married Sarah Moody on March 1, 1871 at St. Mary’s Church of England, Kangaroo Point, Queensland.
MARRIAGES - LAUNDER—MOODYOn the 1st March, at St. Mary's, Kangaroo Point, by the Rev. D. A. Court, Mr. William John Launder, of the Logan River, to Sarah, daughter of Mr. A. Moody, of Oxley Creek.Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Thursday 2 March 1871
1871 – 1885 - Children
William and Sarah had eight children between 1871 and 1885.
Soon after their marriage came Adam George Launder in 1871, followed by Sarah Maria in 1873, William John in 1875, Emma in 1877, Harry Robert in 1879, Charles Edward in 1881, Annie May in 1883 and James in 1885. Harry Robert died at a year old in 1880.
William and Sarah lived on Undullah Station for many years where William worked as a stockman. They then moved to the old Beaudesert homestead, south of Brisbane where William had a substantial holding. A notice in the newspaper, Queensland Times of November 1885 reported that W.J Launder had made application for the lease of 470 acres and had been accepted.
The map below shows the relationship of Beaudesert to Brisbane. The photo below shows the Beaudesert homestead and the figures on the verandah are most likely Sarah and some of the children.
1874 - Leaning Apple Tree Run
LEANING APPLE TREE RUN - MORETON DISTRICTThe Secretary of Lands recommends that the leased half of the above run which is now forfeited for the non payment of rent be declared open to selection under the Crown Land Alienation Act of 1868. The Lands Department to proceed with the necessary actionBrisbane April, 1874
1881 - Grant of Land
William John Launder was issued a grant of 470 acres -
.... from Woollaman Creek southerly to the Reserved Road through Portion 171 Ipswich - Dugandan.County Ward, Parish Dugandan, Selection 6183, Portion 171 commencing on the right bank of Woollaman Creek at the west corner of Portion 19, East by that portion.Particulars complied with -
Continuous residence by the selector on his selection from March 1882 to 1886.Slab hut, iron roof - £122 miles split post and four wire fence @ £50 - £100
1 mile split post and 2 Barb fence - £60400 acres ringbarked - £40Dam newly finished - not valuedTotal ............................. £212£16/17/ 6d. annual rent November 19, 1881 Undullah
1884 - William Hospitalized
At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Brisbane Hospital Committee, on Wednesday last, the secretary announced that an ex-patient named William Launder, a resident of the Logan, was so well satisfied with the treatment which he received when in the hospital, that he had collected among his neighbours the sum of £11 for the institution.The secretary was instructed to acknowledge the amount in the Queenslander, and send a letter to Mr, Launder thanking him for the manner in which he showed his appreciation of the benefit of the institution.Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), Saturday 18 October 1884
Brisbane Hospital. THE Secretary acknowledges with thanks the receipt of a Second Collection made in the country districts by a late Patient, William Launder, amounting to £6/ 8/ -d.Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), Saturday 15 November 1884,
And again in 1885 -
Secretary of the Brisbane Hospital acknowledges with thanks the receipt of £419, collected by Mr. William Launder, of Beaudesert, in aid of the funds of the institution.Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), Saturday 24 October 1885
1885 - Request for Consideration re Selection
1890 – Death of William John LaunderTo The Hon. C.D. Dutton, Sect. of LandsDated October 30, 1885Sir,I respectfully beg to ask your consideration of my case in which Mr. McLean at Ipswich Land Court has refused to grant my certificate for my selection on Dugandan on the ground that I have not continually resided on the selection and that the bailiff Mr. Blains did not find me on the selection when he inspected it.I have not been able to do more than live on the place from time to time when there was water - which for the last 3 years has been very uncertain. There has not been a drought in the last eight months. My improvements are all made as required by the act. I have a dam made that will hold plenty of water as soon as rain comes. My witness will testify that I have occupied the land whenever I was able.Trusting you will grant me relief,I am sir,Your obed servantWlm. J. Launderaddress -Post OfficeUndullavia Ipswich
On January 9, 1890 at Beaudesert in Queensland, William John Launder died, aged 54 years. At the time of his death, he was working as a grazier – whether he was employed as a grazier or worked his own leased and cattle, is not known.
He died from Pulmonary Consumption which he had had for the previous 6 months. His son, George Launder, also of Beaudesert, was the informant of his death.
DEATHS – LAUNDEROn the 9th January, at his residence, Beaudesert, Logan River, William John Launder, aged 50 years and 7 months.Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Tuesday 14 January 1890,
William John Launder was buried on January 10 at the Woodhill Cemetery in the Church of England section. His first wife was listed as Ellen Farmer and at the time of his death, and his wife was Sarah Moody, to whom he had been married 31 years.
He had eight children by Sarah Moody, seven of whom were living ranging from 18 years old to the youngest who was 4 years old at the time of William’s death.
1896 – Sarah Marries William Wake
Name: Sarah LaunderSpouse Name: William Marshall WakeMarriage Date: 20 Jul 1896Marriage Place: QueenslandRegistration Place: QueenslandRegistration Year: 1896Registration Number: B018140Page Number: 14759Ancestry.com. Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950
1900 – Death of William Marshall Wake
Name: William Marshall WakeDeath Date: 04 Nov 1900Death Place: QueenslandFather's Name: John WakeMother's Name: Annie MarshallRegistration Year: 1900Registration Place: QueenslandRegistration Number: B000791Page Number: 26902Ancestry.com. Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985\
1934 – Death of Sarah Wake, nee Moody
OBITUARY - Mrs. S. WakeA pioneer of the early days of Beaudesert, Mrs S. Wake, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs J. Hunter, Stanley Street, East Brisbane, on July 16. The deceased was in her 86th year, was born on the voyage to Queensland in 1849 in the Bay of Biscay on the sailing ship "Scotia."Her parents, the late Mr and Mrs A. Moody settled on what is now West End (Brisbane) where they carried on agricultural farming for some years, later on removing to "Leaning Apple Tree" on Upper Oxley Creek.In 1870 she married the late Mr W. J Launder and resided on "Undullah" Station for many years until settling down at the old "Beaudesert" homestead in 1883. In 1890 her husband died. In 1896 she again married to the late Mr W. Wake.She is survived by a family of four sons — Messrs George Launder (Toogoolawah), William (Townsville), Charles (Mackay), and James (Canungra), and three daughters — Mesdames Jas. Martin (Deshon Estate), Thos. Taylor (Thompson Estate) and J. Bunter (Stanley St., East Brisbane), besides a large number of grandchildren and great grand-children.The interment took place at the South Brisbane cemetery, Rev. K. A. Watts officiating. Floral tributes sent by : — Sons and daughters, Hunter family, Taylor family, Mr and Mrs J. Launder, Alexander family, McKenzie family, Mr and Mrs S. C. Andrews, Mr and Mrs K. M. Nicholson and girls, Mr and Mrs A. Burgess, Mr and Miss Anderson, Heley family, and others.Beaudesert Times (Qld. : 1908 - 1954), Friday 27 July 1934, page 1