Mark Kail Robert Fripp

Other Events and Attributes:

• Age at Death (Facts Pg): 58 yrs old
• Baptism: 28 Feb 1830, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England

Notes:

Mark Robert Kail Fripp

ABODES:
1829 (Birth) - Witchampton, Dorset, UK
1865 (Martha's death) - Greenough Flats, Geraldton, Australia
1887 (Death) - Dongarra, Australia

Mark was transported to Australia for 10 years on the ship "Marion" for the crime of housebreaking, he also had 2 previous convictions. He was sentenced in Dorchester in July 1850. The warrant was dated 10 June 1850. His age on the passenger list was 23.

A description of the convicts was also given. Mark was described thus:-

Convict No.988
Occupation ....... Farm labourer
Marriage status .. Single
Height ........... 5' 5 1/2"
Hair ............. Dark
Eyes ............. Grey
Face ............. Round
Complexion ....... Fresh
Build ............ Stout
No Distinguishing Marks

The family home was destroyed by fire about January 1887 and three months later he fell from a horse at Dongarra, Western Australia and died from his injuries.

Mark had 2 sisters born after his birth that died in infancy (from Lyn Williamson)

EXTRACT FROM "THE VICTORIA EXPRESS". GERALDTON, JAN 29th, 1887 (From the Dongara correspondent).

"Last Thursday, the 20th, a sad misfortune befel one of our oldest townsmen, Mr. M. Fripp. While the family were at dinner that day one of the little boys had gone outside for something, came rushing in with the news that the house was on fire. Mrs. Fripp's mother, who at that time was ill in bed, and the first thought of which was to save her, which was done none too soon. She was kindly taken in by Mr. Johnstone, the schoolmaster.
Several people came running up to render assistance but the place being low, with a thatched roof, very few things were saved. Of clothes they only saved what they had on at the time of the accident. Much sympathy was felt and expressed, not only in kind words but kindlier deeds. Presents of money and clothes were given, sufficient perhaps to meet the bare necessities of present existence."

EXTRACT FROM "THE VICTORIA EXPRESS", GERALDTON, SAT 30th,1887 (from their Dongara correspondent).

"It is often said, troubles never come alone. Some little time ago I reported the burning of Mr. Mark Fripp's cottage and nearly all his household effects. Last Monday, while Mr. Fripp was yoking a young horse in the lead, near Mr, Smith's house, the horse somehow knocked him down. He was conveyed to his home, having, it is feared, sustained some internal injury. The Rev. Dr. Tail was speedily in attendance, but the case appears to be beyond his skill, I understand that Dr. King has been telegraphed for, and will be here today (Wednesday). Mr. Fripp says he cannot move any part of his body below his head, not even a toe or finger and that he cannot feel any sensation when touched
Fears are entertained for his recovery".

EXTRACT FROM "THE VICTORIA EXPRESS", GERALDTON, SAT.MAY 7th, 1887. (from their Dongara correspondent).

"The accident to Mr. Fripp, reported in my last letter has proved badly. On Thursday the 28th April, at 1.30 a.m. he died, leaving a wife and seven children to mourn his loss. He was much respected and a great many attended the funeral on Friday morning, which was conducted by Rev, J.G. Mitchell. A hymn, chosen by Mr. Fripp, was sung around the grave as the body was laid to its last resting place. I would say "Rest in Peace".

Mark married Elizabeth Mary Ann Hunt on 30 Apr 1859 in Office of the Sub Registrar at Champion Bay, Geraldton, Western Australia. Elizabeth (daughter of William Hunt and Eliza Kezia Stickland) was born on 20 Aug 1843 in Worth Matravers, Dorset, England; died on 12 Mar 1928 in Leederville, Western Australia; was buried in Mar 1928. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Martha Sophia Fripp was born on 18 Sep 1859 in Greenough Flats, Western Australia; died on 26 Jan 1865 in Western Australia.
2. Eliza Emily Fripp was born on 1 Dec 1869 in Perth, Western Australia; died on 16 Jan 1942 in Katanning, Western Australia; was buried in Katanning, Western Australia.
3. Thomas Ernest Fripp was born on 5 Jul 1871 in Irwin, Western Australia; was buried in Irwin/Dongara Cemetery, Western Australia.
4. Robert Henry Fripp was born on 3 Apr 1873 in Irwin River, Western Australia.
5. Stephen Augustus Fripp was born on 17 Apr 1874 in Greenough, Western Australia; died in Feb 1955 in Geraldton, Western Australia; was buried on 8 Feb 1955 in Utakarra Cemetery, Geraldton, Western Australia.
6. Edith Mary Fripp was born in ABT. 1877 in Dongara, Western Australia.
7. Ernest Kail Fripp was born on 28 Mar 1877 in Dongara, Western Australia; died on 27 Oct 1955 in Geraldton, Western Australia; was buried on 28 Oct 1955 in Utakarra Cemetery, Western Australia - Anglican Section - 78.
8. Elizabeth Agetha Fripp was born in ABT. 1881 in Irwin, Western Australia.
9. William George Giles Fripp was born in 1883 in Dongara, Western Australia; died on 9 Sep 1931 in Perth, Western Australia.