Preece Family Tree

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1. William Hannaford
   1. Susanna Elliott
      1. Mary Ann Elliott Hannaford
      2. Richard Elliott Hannaford
      3. George Williams Hannaford
      4. William Hannaford
         1. Harriett Hannaford Toms
            1. Susannah Harriett Hannaford
            2. William George Hannaford
            3. Betsey Elliott Hannaford
            4. Jemima Hannaford
            5. Priscilla Hannaford
            6. Mary Hannaford
            7. Mary Hannaford
            8. Evangeline Hannaford
         2. Jane Wilson
      5. Joan Elizabeth Hannaford
      6. Frederick Hannaford
      7. John Elliott Hannaford

Ancestors

Source References

1. findmypast.co.uk / Devon FHS: Parish Registers - Devon
   1. • Date: 9 January 1825
      • Page: Baptism - William Hannaford (Rattery)
2. General Register Office: England & Wales Marriage Index
3. Genealogy SA: South Australia BDM Indexes
   1. • Date: 1847
      • Page: Birth - William George Hannaford (2/35)
   2. • Date: 1849
      • Page: Birth - Betsey Hannaford (2/191)
   3. • Date: 1851
      • Page: Birth - Jemima Hannaford (3/280)
   4. • Date: 1856
      • Page: Birth - Mary Hannaford (5/355)
   5. • Date: 1858
      • Page: Birth - Mary Hannaford (21/216)
   6. • Date: 1860
      • Page: Birth - Evangeline Hannaford (21/219)
   7. • Date: 1868
      • Page: Marriage - William Hannaford / Jane Disher (76/573)
4. Evening Journal (Adelaide)
   1. • Date: 10 March 1869
      • Page: Page 3
      • Citation:

        INQUEST ON THE LATE MB. W. HANNAFORD. OF MOUNT BARKER.

        An inquest was held at the residence of Mr. G. W. Hannaford, at Gumeracha, by Mr. W. Lillecrapp, J. P., Mr. D. Moffat being foreman. The following is a copy of the depositions taken :-

        Stephen Hannaford, son of George Hannaford, Hatchland Farm, Cudlee Creek, sworn, said - I got up this morning at about 6 o'clock. Heard a report in the house when I was getting up like a cup falling from the table. I went down stairs to look for the gun to shoot some parrots in the garden, and went upstairs into my uncle's bedroom to ask him where he had put the gun last night. I could not see him in his bedroom. Came down stairs, went into the front room, where the deceased is now lying. I saw my uncle lying with the gun up against his neck. Came out and told my mother. Did not speak to him or touch him. He was dead, sitting with his back to the wall. The door was open when I went into the room. My uncle was shooting yesterday at parrots in the garden with the gun I saw this morning beside him. He was out shooting last night till about 6 p.m. Saw him going towards the house with the gun in his hand. Don't know whether the gun was loaded or not when he went towards the house. He was shooting with shot yesterday. When I came into the house I noticed that the gun was not in its usual place. I saw my uncle in great trouble, crying, one afternoon last week; he had complained of being ill for some time. I saw my uncle go to bed at about 9 o'clock last night. He slept in a room by himself. I do not know whether he took the gun into his bed. or if it was in his room last night. I heard my uncle say last night that he would have a good night's sleep; he had complained of want of rest at night for some time. Saw my uncle about half an hour after I heard the noise like a cup falling. I am 12 years of age.

        Ann Hannaford, wife of George Hannaford, sworn, said - Deceased was my husband's brother. When I came into the house about dark last night the deceased was standing at the door. I saw no gun in his hand then. He asked me to get some supper for him. When he was at his supper he seemed to be quite cheerful, and not more excited than usual. He went to bed about 9 p.m. I saw my husband and the deceased go upstairs together. About five minutes afterwards the deceased came down again, and asked me for some cold brandy and water. I gave him a bottle of brandy. He helped himself to a little, and the said "Good night," and went upstairs again. I got up about 6 o'clock this morning. While I was dressing there was a noise like something falling down. About half an hour after I came down stairs my son Stephen came and said, "Uncle is dead," or "Uncle has shot himself." I then went into the room and found deceased in the state and position already described. He appeared to be dead when I saw him, but I did not touch him, for I ran to call my husband. The deceased has been stopping here since last Saturday evening. He complained to me some time ago, and seemed to be in trouble, and said he had some losses. I have heard him complain at times of pains in his head, and of being weak and nervous within the last month. Deceased had been to two doctors. I don't consider deceased was altogether of sound mind. I never heard him say he would do away with himself.

        William George Hannaford, son of deceased, sworn - Said, about five months ago I remember my father wounding his head accidentally with an axe while chopping wood. I have heard him complain several times since of this wound. I should not think that this wound had effected his mind. About a month ago he visited Dr. Wilson, of Mount Barker, and Dr. Whittle, of Adelaide. My father has been unwell during the past two or three months. I saw him him last alive on Wednesday week. I don't know that he was embarrassed in pecuniary circumstances. I have been with my father the last two months. I don't know of anything calculated to lead him to do what he has done. I have not heard turn complain of any losses.

        George William Hannaford, of Hatchland Farm. Cudlee Creek, brother of deceased, said - I took him upstairs to his bedroom about 9 o'clock last night. I saw him take four of Holloway's pills. He said, "Good night," and no further conversation took place. About two minutes after this he came into my room and said he would like a little brandy and water, and went down stairs for some. He never complained to me lately of having any losses in business. I did not see a gun in the bedroom of deceased last night. Deceased has formerly complained to me of having had losses.

        Edward Tacey, police-trooper, sworn, said about half-past 7 this morning information was brought to Gumeracha Police Station that deceased had shot himself. Immediately left to make enquiries. On my arrival found deceased in the room where he is now lying, on enquiry found no one had touched the deceased, and that he had not been moved in any way. He was dead when I found him in a sitting position on the floor, about two or three feet from the door, with his back to the wall. The gun which the Jury have seen was resting on his left thigh, with the muzzle pointing towards his mouth. The muzzle was resting on his left breast, and his left arm was resting on the barrel about five inches from the muzzle. On examining the body I found no marks of violence. Blood was running from his mouth and nose. There were no marks of any shot on his face, but to all appearance be had placed the muzzle in his mouth, in tbe position in which I found him. It was possible to put the muzzle in his mouth, and push the trigger with his finger. Examined his pockets and person, but did not find any paper or writing. Searched the room in which deceased had slept the previous night, and did not find any paper or writing. Found in his trousers pocket a knife and one of Holloway's bills. Knew deceased when alive to be of sober habits. The gun was unloaded with the hammer down on an exploded cap, and had every appearance of being recently discharged.

        W. H. Wilkinson, of Gumeracha, medical practitioner, said - This morning about 8 a.m. Police-trooper Tacey informed me that Mr. William Hannaford had shot himself. I deemed it my duty to proceed at once and see if any medical assistance could be rendered. I found him quite dead, in a sitting posture on the floor, with his back against the wall and a gun lying by his left side. A careful examination of his head, as also the posture of the body, satisfied me that the fatal act was committed by his own hand. The muzzle of the gun had been inserted in the left corner of the mouth, causing the charge to pass crossways to a little behind the right ear, carrying all before it, and causing instant death. The wound was caused by shot and not ball, the lips were perfect, showing that the muzzle of the gun must have been inserted into the mouth. Never saw the deceased to my knowledge before this morning.

        The Jury after a short deliberation returned a verdict, "That deceased shot himself while labouring under a fit of temporary insanity." Much sympathy is felt with the friends of the deceased in their great trouble.

5. Wikipedia
   1. • Page: Susannah Hannaford
6. Ronda Hannaford: Susannah Hannaford and Her Family
   1. • Page: Page 8
   2. • Page: Page 27
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7. Alan Phillips: Family Tree of William & Susannah Hannaford 1790 - 1990