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Mark Kail Robert Fripp

Male 1829 - 1887  (57 years)


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  • Name Mark Kail Robert Fripp  [1
    Birth 5 Jun 1829  Witchampton, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Baptism 28 Feb 1830  Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Age at Death (Facts Pg) 58 yrs old Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial 1887  Dongara/Irwin Cemetery, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Death 29 Apr 1887  Irwin, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Cause: Injuries due to falling off horse 
    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".
    Person ID I1512  Walsh - Wilson Family Tree
    Last Modified 17 May 2008 

    Family Elizabeth Mary Ann Hunt,   b. 20 Aug 1843, Worth Matravers, Dorset, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Mar 1928, Leederville, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Marriage 30 Apr 1859  Office of the Sub Registrar at Champion Bay, Geraldton, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Minister William Burges Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Martha Sophia Fripp,   b. 18 Sep 1859, Greenough Flats, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Jan 1865, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 5 years)
    +2. Eliza Emily Fripp,   b. 1 Dec 1869, Perth, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Jan 1942, Katanning, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years)
     3. Thomas Ernest Fripp,   b. 5 Jul 1871, Irwin, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this locationbur. Irwin/Dongara Cemetery, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location
     4. Robert Henry Fripp,   b. 3 Apr 1873, Irwin River, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location
    +5. Stephen Augustus Fripp,   b. 17 Apr 1874, Greenough, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Feb 1955, Geraldton, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
    +6. Edith Mary Fripp,   b. ABT. 1877, Dongara, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location
    +7. Ernest Kail Fripp,   b. 28 Mar 1877, Dongara, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Oct 1955, Geraldton, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)
    +8. Elizabeth Agetha Fripp,   b. ABT. 1881, Irwin, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location
    +9. William George Giles Fripp,   b. 1883, Dongara, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Sep 1931, Perth, Western Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 48 years)
    Family ID F614  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S03172] Rica Erickson, Dictionary of Western Australians 1829-1914 Volume 5 "The Golden Years" - 1889-1914, p 309.