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     Richard was born at Paris, France, on 8 April 1822.¹ He married Louisa Hyde at Clophill, Bedfordshire, England, on 14 July 1841. Richard had apparently not accompanied his parents and younger brothers to Australia a year earlier.^2,3

Sometime before 1849 he visited New Zealand but a shipping record from England has still to be found. He left Aucland, New Zealand in the Brig "Susan" on 26 September 1849. The 212 ton Susan was registered in London. The master was Philip Jones and she was laden with merchandise and copper ore. There were 11 cabin passengers including 2 children and Richard was one of 9 steerage passengers which also included 2 children. Thirteen rank and file members of the 58th regiment with three families were also on board. There were 12 crew members. There is no note of a wife or children for Richard and a shipping record for thm would need to be researched.⁴ Richard arrived in Port Jackson on 11 October 1849.⁴ He is listed in a NSW directory as living at 94 George Street, Waterloo in 1884.⁵

Richard died in 1888 at Waterloo, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Age on index 68 yrs.⁶

     Richard was born in 1874.¹ Richard died before 30 December 1875.² His body was interred on 30 December 1875 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, at Rookwood Old Methodist|, Section 2A Grave 498. The cemetery information I wrote was for a Robert age 14 months but Robert son of William aand Sarah A appears to have died in 1888..

     Robert was born at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 6 October 1856.^1,2 Robert died in 1888 at Murrurundi, New South Wales, Australia.^3,2

     Robert was born at St Georges, London, Middlesex, England, on 17 January 1819. Shipping details give his native place as St. Georges in East Middlesex.¹ He appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at St Pancras, London, Middlesex, England; Living in St Pancras. Robert's occupation was a tailor.²

He was granted an assisted passage as an immigrant to Australia some 14 years after his parents had left England. He sailed from Liverpool as a single man aged 40 on 1 September 1859 in the Annie Wilson. Details of this voyage have survived in the notes of ??.CHECK.

Robert emigrated to Australia, arriving in Sydney on 14 December 1859 on the Annie Wilson. The dairy notes that on the 14th they sighted land of Australia running along the shore at 8 am. Land next the sea has a very rugged appearance as if steep cliffs. Officials came on board but because of sickness, the crew and passengers had to go into quarters at the quarantine station. They were able to have fresh meat and potatoes for 3 days and then transferred back to the Annie Wilson and into Sydney harbour. Christmas dinner was celbrated on board ship and on the 29t December ,families came alongside On arrival in Sydney, entry was authorised by the Immigration Board as an Assisted Immigrant. Robert's parents were identified as Richard and Sarah Crispin who lived near the Botany Road.² Robert soon found himself a bride in Australia . In 1861 he married Susannah Morley, a widow with at least one child .^3,4

A death of Robert has not been found in NSW. He was aged 55 and alive at the time of his father's death.

     No issue. Robert was born on 30 June 1911.¹ Robert died on 7 September 1944 at age 33.¹

     Sarah died. Sarah was born at Revelstoke, Devon, England, before 12 March 1775.¹ Sarah daughter of John and Joan Crispin was baptized at Revelstoke, Devon, England, on 12 March 1775. .¹

     The date of birth for Sarah was given to Colin Brien by Hugh Crispin, great grandson of Richard. A baptism or a marriage has not been found for her. She is listed on her father's death certificate on 18 June 1874 as alive and being the eldest child age 60 years. Record of immigration or a death for Sarah Crispin has not been found in NSW indices. Sarah was born at Buckfastleigh, Devon, England, say 1814.^1,2 She appeared on the census of 6 June 1841; Not found so probably already married. Sarah died on 1 March 1888, aged 75 Found this amongst early notes. Appears to be an Australian cemetery note and possibly buried with a Louisa Wren buried Melb General Cemetery 28 November 1902.

     Sarah was born at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 18 December 1857.^1,2 As of 1889,her married name was Weir.³ Sarah died in 1933. Father given as William..⁴

     A birth for Sarah has not been found in NSW and it seems likely that she was born either in New Zealand or England. Details form the marriage and death indexes confirm her parents.^1,2 As of 1868,her married name was Clausen.³ She married Christian Clausen at New South Wales, Australia, in 1868.³ Sarah died in 1909 at New South Wales, Australia. The index names her parents as Richard and Louisa.⁴

     Sarah Churchward Crispin was born at South Head Road, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 2 April 1850.¹ She was baptized at Parish church of St. James at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 28 April 1850. .²

Sarah Churchward Crispin was living in Fitzroy but sometime before 1868, she met Archibald McDowall who lived in nearby Fitzroy. They decided to be married in North Melbourne rather than Fitzroy or Collingwood and Notices and Declarations were duly published. Because Sarah was only 18, consent had to be given by her "widowed" mother Jane. However Archibald avoided having to get parental consent because he gave his age as 21 when in fact he was 17. They were married in the Presbyterean manse by the minister Alexander Kininmont, the witnesse being Alfred Besant and Mary Kininmont (perhaps wife of the minister).³ She resided at Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia, on 28 April 1868.⁴ As of 28 April 1868,her married name was McDowall.³ She resided at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on 1 December 1886, Little Collins St. Fire B. Stati.⁵ She was appointed to handle Archibald McDowall's estate on 12 February 1895. The property was transferred to Sarah McDowall widow of 102 Noone St Clifton Hill on 12 February 1895 -Transfer 145516.

Vol 1228 Fol 245550/ Transfer 145516.
File No. 1678/592.
Also note on diagram- 1007719 and 1198965. Property located 189'5" from Vere Street..⁶ A mortgage was executed on 2 May 1904 between Sarah McDowall and Willaim Warne, John Charles and Arthur Mulreney. This was just 6 weeks before Sarah died.⁷ Sarah died on 29 June 1904 at 102 Noone Street, Clifton Hill, Victoria, Australia, at age 54.⁸ Her body was interred on 1 July 1904 at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, at Melbourne General Cemetery.⁹ Upon Sarah's death, her estate was administered at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on 19 December 1905.

     Thomas was born say 1720. He married Sarah (?) say 1745. Thomas died before 2 December 1780 at Revelstoke, Devon, England. His body was interred on 2 December 1780 at Revelstoke, Devon, England.¹

     Thomas died. Thomas was born at Revelstoke, Devon, England, before 7 January 1781.¹ Thomas son of John and Joan Crispin of Revelstoke was baptized on 7 January 1781 at Newton Ferrers, Devon, England.¹

     Thomas was born at Revelstoke, Devon, England, before 23 October 1778.¹ Thomas son of John and Joan Crispin of Revelstoke was baptized at Newton Ferrers, Devon, England, on 23 October 1778. .¹ Thomas would have died before 1781 when a second son was named Thomas.

     Thomas was born at Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, on 8 July 1816.¹ He was baptized at Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, on 21 July 1816. . The officating minister was William Radford..¹ Have note of Thomas Crispin mar Eliza Turner 8 July 1839 St Dunstan Stepney LDN. From IGI on line? Suggest get St Thomas film if available at Mormans. He has not been located on the census of 6 June 1841.

Thomas immigrated, to Australia about 1844. A Mr Crispin arrived in Sydney as a cabin passenger on the Shamrock. It had sailed from Port Philip on 15th March and from Launceston on the 20th March. The Shamrock was a steamer of 200 tons carrying merchandise, 14 cabin passengers and 3 steerage. Investigations so far suggest this was a paddle steamer and perhaps engaged in Coastal trade. Thomas died.

     William died. William was born at Revelstoke, Devon, England, before 16 February 1783.¹ William son of John and Joan Crispin was baptized at Revelstoke, Devon, England, on 16 February 1783. .^2,1

     William was born at Paris, France, on 2 April 1827. Information from C F Brien ( a descendant of William) indicates that William was born in Paris..¹ He was baptized by John B Williams at the parish church at St Leonard's Shoreditch at London, Middlesex, England, on 19 July 1840. William's age was given as 13 years on 2 April and the family were living in Old Street Road. William had apparently not been baptised as an infant. This may have been because the family were living in Paris when he was born, or because as stated in the shipboard diary that the father was an infidel. However it was not unusual for a late baptism to be performed prior to emigration and the family would have been preparing to travel to Plymouth for embarkation in August of that year..² He emigrated with Richard Crispin on 30 August 1840 at Plymouth, Devon, England; A diary written by the missionary who was also a passenger, records that during the voyage the two brothers attended Sunday school in his group. He also commented that the father was not a church attendee.³ A condition made between Richard Crispin and the Australia Agriculture Company was that both sons who accompanied Richard would be trained and given emplyment. William seems to have made much better use of this opportunity than his brother John because William was to becoame an engineer with a lucrative business of his own. He was a witness at John Crispin and Mary Jane Kilpatrick's wedding at Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 21 May 1849.⁴ William registered to vote at South Head Road, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in 1849. He was a freeholder of a property in South Head Road.⁵ He resided at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in 1849, Sth Head Road.

He married Sarah A Pippin in the at Parish church of St Laurence at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 6 March 1851. Following the calling of banns The marriage was with the consent of the bride's mother, Sarah being under age, and in the presence of Robert Vaughan of Liverpool Street and Mary Munnott of Paddington.^6,7 William joined the Victorian goldrush, purchasing a miner's right in Ballarat.⁸ He purchased land in Victoria, probably in 1856. This was at the height of the Victorian Gold rush and it seems likely that William came to Victoria at this time, perhaps with his brother John.. In 1904 the administrators of his estate signed an affidavit that the value did not exceed sixteen pounds.⁹ The miner's right entitled William to be registered as a voter in the Electoral Roll for Ballarat in 1856.¹⁰

He married Annie Jane Fleming (Crispin) in 1869. ¹¹.¹²

He resided at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in 1879, at 3 City View, Glebe Road. His occupation was listed as a millwright..¹³ By 1883 William had set up his own business as an engineer at 66 Harbour Street Sydney. His home address was 2 Glebe Road, Glebe.¹⁴ He moved in 1889 to 52 Derwent Street at Glebe, New South Wales, Australia.¹⁵ William's occupation: consulting engineer at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in 1889. Living at 52 Derwent St Forest Lodge
Business at 66 Harbour street.¹⁵ He was the minister at John Hamilton's burial at Moonin Creek, Moree, New South Wales, Australia, in 1893.

He married Charlotte Smith at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in 1894. His will is evidence of this late marriage..^16,9 William Crispin Esq., was listed as a Justice of the Peace at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in 1900. William was a director of the Benevolent Society, at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in 1904. The Society was responsible for the Hospital fo Women, Paddington and under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor of New South Wales, Admiral Sir Harry Holdsworth Rawson, KC.B. William was also a member of the House Committee. His wife Charlotte Crispin was a member of the Ladies Committee..¹⁷

He made a will at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 6 November 1903. He bequeathed to his wife Charlotte, all household furniture and other personal effects in and about his residence at the time of his decease. All his real estate was to be left in trust for his executors to manage or sell, proceeds to be divided equally between his children. His wife was to have the option of residing in his leasehold property at No. 52 Derwent Street Glebe, or to have the use of the rents and profits during her life. After her decease this property was to be disposed of. His wife was also to receive one hundred and fifty pounds yearly, the remainder of the rents to be divided equally between his children..⁹
He made a Codicil to his will on 21 December 1903. An additional bequest of fifty pounds was made to his wife, and a sum of twenty pounds to Doctor Thomas Morgan (Martin).

William died on 29 February 1904 at 52 Derwent Street, Glebe, New South Wales, Australia, at age 76.¹⁸ His body was interred in 1904 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, at Rookwood Old Methodist|, Section 2A Grave 498.¹⁹ William's will was probated at Glebe, New South Wales, Australia, in 1904.²⁰

     William was born at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 5 March 1855.^1,2 William died on 27 April 1857 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, at age 2.^3,2

     William was born at New South Wales, Australia, on 2 September 1870.^1,2 William died on 5 January 1942 at New South Wales, Australia, at age 71.^3,2

     William died. William was born on 26 September 1909.

     Christina died. Christina was born at Geelong, Victoria, Australia, in 1857.

     Christina died. Christina was born in 1889.

     Eliza was born at Geelong, Victoria, Australia, in 1863. Eliza died in 1866 at Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

     Elizabeth was born at Geelong, Victoria, Australia, in 1856. Elizabeth died in 1859 at Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

     George died. George was born in 1877.

     George was born at Geelong, Victoria, Australia, in 1873. George died in 1875.

     Helen died. Helen was born at Geelong, Victoria, Australia, in 1861.

     Isabella died. Isabella was born at Geelong, Victoria, Australia, in 1866.

     Jessie died. Jessie was born at Geelong, Victoria, Australia, in 1872.

     Marcia died. Marcia was born in 1887.

     Margaret died. Margaret was born at Geelong, Victoria, Australia, in 1867.