William C Critchley

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• Occupation: Yeoman

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Hello John,
I'm wondering if your information can go back further. My Critchleys hailed from Wheelton, Lancashire. My great-great-great grandfather was William Critchley. He was born between 1772 and 1785. He married a Catherine Murphy and ended up in Australia via the 48th Northumberland Regiment. Catherine was from Ireland. I would love more to find out more about him.

Buried:
Hiland Cresent Cemetery

Tenambit, Maitland City

William married Catherine Murphy in 1815. Catherine was born in 1795 in Wicklow, Ireland; died on 25 Aug 1854 in Tambaroora, NSW, Australia. [Group Sheet]

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William and Catherine lived in Maitland, NSW

From Barbara Wyatt

Hi Dennis,
Thanks for your reply. I would love to read the information you have. William and Catherine had more than 3 children. There was Catherine (your ancestor), Ann (my gggmother), Jacob (who died in infancy), Martha, William, George (died aged 16), Elizabeth (who married the founder of Ashton's Circus), Jane and Carolline (who died aged 10 weeks). W & C were married before coming to Australia and only settled in Maitland when William left his regiment. I was aware of the Kelly connection but would love to chat with you. I am in touch with a cousin (Robyn)closer biologically to you than me. Maybe you have already had contact with her.
Cheers, Barbara

1. Catherine Critchley was born on 23 Nov 1817 in Sydney, NSW, Australia; died on 12 May 1872 in Tambaroora, NSW, Australia; was buried on 14 May 1872 in Tambaroora, NSW, Australia.
2. Ann Critchley was born on 16 Feb 1820 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia; died on 26 Feb 1886 in Nyngan, NSW, Australia.
3. Jacobus Critchley was born on 28 Mar 1824 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia; died in 1824 in Madras, India.
4. Martha Critchley was born on 19 Nov 1827 in Newcastle, NSW, Australia; died on 3 Sep 1919 in Ulmarra, NSW, Australia.
5. William Critchley was born on 15 Mar 1831 in Maitland, NSW, Australia; died on 7 Jun 1864 in Maitland, NSW, Australia.
6. George Critchley was born in 1834 in Maitland, NSW, Australia; died on 17 Nov 1849 in Maitland, NSW, Australia.
7. Elizabeth J Critchley was born in 1836; died on 10 Dec 1919 in Orange, NSW, Australia.
8. Jane Agnes Critchley was born in 1839 in Maitland, NSW, Australia; died on 20 Mar 1892 in Redfern, NSW, Australia.
9. Caroline Amelia Critchley was born in Nov 1842 in Maitland, NSW, Australia; died on 14 Jan 1843 in Maitland, NSW, Australia; was buried on 15 Jan 1843 in East Maitland, NSW, Australia.

William married Alice Woolfall. [Group Sheet]