William Stanley Fripp

George married Lucy Sarah Shaw. Lucy was born on 29 Sep 1913 in Geraldton, Western Australia; died on 1 Apr 1995 in Geraldton, Western Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Age at Death (Facts Pg): 78 yrs old

Ernest married Sarah Ann Speedy on 7 Feb 1903 in Narra Tarra, Western Australia. Sarah was born in ABT. 1882 in Geraldton, Western Australia; died on 3 Jun 1952; was buried in Jun 1952 in Utakarra Cemetery, Western Australia - Anglican Section. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Age at Death (Facts Pg): 69 yrs old

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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Age at Death (Facts Pg): 84 yrs old
• Residence: Worth Matravers, Dorset, England, (1851);
• Census: 1851, Worth Matravers, Dorset, England - Elizabeth M - aged 7 - born Worth Matravers
• Emigration: 8 Aug 1857, "City of Bristol" with family and parents

Notes:

EXTRACT FROM W.A. Newspapers, Wed, March 14,1928. Death Notices

FRIPP: On Monday, March 12, at 139 Loftus Street, Leederville, Elizabeth, devoted mother of Eliza (Mrs. Truslove, Albany) Robert (dec'd), Steven and Ernest (Geraldton) Edith (Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. Lawley), Elizabeth (Nurse Wahl, Leederville) and William (Dassendean); sister of Eliza Jackson (Leederville) and Robert Hunt (Midland Junction).
"Peace Perfect Peace"
No funeral notice.