William JOLLEY (46.4.1)
Born
1824
Parents
Disability
Blind since three weeks after birth
Emigration
To Australia. Arrive as assisted emigrants on board the ship ‘Strathfieldsay on 27 June 1833
Occupation
Violinist
Died
21 January 1857 North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Cause of Death
Suicide
Notes
Thomas JOLLEY, William’s father reported at the inquest that William JOLLEY had appeared melancholy and wished something would kill him. It was his habit to carry loaded pistols and stay out late at night after his professional attendance at concert receptions etc. He wanted to be able to defend himself. Thomas, had seen him on the ground about 200 yards from his house. He was rocking himself to and fro which was also his habit. He imagined there was some people in the home who had come to torment him. He drank heavily. About 20 minutes later gunshots were heard. His mother was reported to have asked him why he had shot himeself and he replied that he had no regrets about what he had done as he lay dying. Dr William Edward Cook noted at the inquest that he had frequently seen William during the last few months due to his mental condition
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Thomas JOLLEY (46.4.2)
Born
1826
Parents
Emigration
To Australia. Arrive as assisted emigrants on board the ship ‘Strathfieldsay on 27 June 1833
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Winifred JOLLEY (46.4.3)
Born
1828
Parents
Emigration
To Australia. Arrive as assisted emigrants on board the ship ‘Strathfieldsay on 27 June 1833
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Maria JOLLEY (46.4.4)
Born
1832
Parents
Emigration
To Australia. Arrive as assisted emigrants on board the ship ‘Strathfieldsay on 27 June 1833
Died
1839 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Cause of Death
Accidentally shot aged 7 or 8 by her eldest brother William. Inquest held 26 November 1839 at St Andrew’s Inn, Perth, County Cornwall, Van Dieman’s Land, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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Eliza JOLLEY (46.4.5)
Born
1833 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Parents
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Harriet JOLLEY (46.4.6)
Born
1834 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Parents