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1. William Hannaford
   1. Susanna Elliott
      1. Mary Ann Elliott Hannaford
      2. Richard Elliott Hannaford
      3. George Williams Hannaford
         1. Ann Cornish
            1. Mary Jane Hannaford
            2. John Hannaford
            3. Samuel Hannaford
            4. George William Hannaford
            5. Susannah Hannaford
            6. Stephen Hannaford
            7. William Hannaford
            8. Martha Hannaford
            9. Albert Frederick Hannaford
      4. William Hannaford
      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: 8 September 1822
      • Page: Baptism - George Williams Hannaford (Rattery)
2. Genealogy SA: South Australia BDM Indexes
   1. • Date: 1847
      • Page: Birth - Mary Jane Hannaford (2/9)
   2. • Date: 1849
      • Page: Birth - John Hannaford (2/127)
   3. • Page: Birth - Samuel Hannaford (3/109)
   4. • Date: 1852
      • Page: Birth - George Hannaford (3/324)
   5. • Date: 1854
      • Page: Birth - Susannah Hannaford (4/268)
   6. • Date: 1857
      • Page: Birth - Stephen Hannaford (12/20)
   7. • Date: 1858
      • Page: Birth - William Hannaford (14/521)
   8. • Date: 1860
      • Page: Birth - Martha Hannaford (19/190)
   9. • Date: 1869
      • Page: Birth - Albert Frederick Hannaford (78/457)
   10. • Date: 1846
       • Page: Marriage - George William Hannaford / Ann Cornish (14/105)
   11. • Date: 1903
       • Page: Death - George Williams Hannaford (299/43)
3. The Chronicle (Adelaide)
   1. • Date: 8 October 1898
      • Page: Page 18
      • Citation:

        A GOLDEN WEDDING.

        Gumeracha, October 3

        On Thursday, September 29, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hannaford, of Hatchland, near Gumeracha, celebrated their golden wedding. It is nearly 52 years since they were married, but not till last week had it been convenient for the family to assemble for the purpose of celebrating the event. There were present all the sons, five of whom reside in the colony and one in Queensland, and their wives, and the only daughter now living, Mrs. R. Rowe, and her husband from Victoria, also 34 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A photographer from Adelaide took several views of the party. Mr. and Mrs. Hannaford are colonists of 58 years, having arrived here in 1840, Mr. (afterwards Sir R R.) Torrens, the author of the Real Property Act, being a shipmate of theirs. Fifty years of their life has been spent where they now reside. Mr. Hannaford and another gentleman built the first wheat stack in the colony, and he was in charge of the first mob of cattle depastured on the shores of the lakes. It needed real courage to undertake such a charge, for he and his brother were camped there alone, no other white man being within 20 miles, and surrounded by a numerous and powerful tribe of natives who had previously murdered the whole crew of a steamboat that had been wrecked at the Murray mouth. Mr. Hannaford was the first grower of winter apples in quantities in this locality. Mr. and Mrs. Hannaford, although several years past the allotted span of life, are still vigorous and hearty, and they are enjoying the fruits of a well-spent life.

4. Kapunda Herald
   1. • Date: 4 July 1909
      • Page: Page 2
      • Citation:

        The Late Mr. John Hannaford

        Mr. John Hannaford, who died at his residence, Wattle Vale, Finnis Point, adjacent to Riverton, on Tuesday, May 25, was a gentleman widely known and highly-respected throughout the Mid-north. Having been identified with these parts for nearly half a century, and taking a leading active part in his profession as a sheep-breeder and agricultural farmer, he was recognised as an authority on these phases of life. As a representative in the Gilber District Council at a time when farming was at low ebb, and rates difficult to pay he rendered good service for the district. In politics he strongly opposed "experimental" legislation and in no uncertain voice did he at times of election render yeoman service in the cause of those whose policy nearly approximated his own. As a Methodist, he was as in other matters, pronounced in opinion, and strong in support. A monument to his religious life is standing at Finnis Point in the little rural church erected many years ago largely through his instrumentality. Through Mr. John Hannaford and his regular attendance and financial help, the cause of Methodism on the outskirts has been materially advanced. About twelve months ago the deceased was stricken down by paralysis, and for the past year he was confined to his house, but through the long illness he took a keen interest in the welfare of his farm and kindred. Beside the widow (a daughter of Mr. Jas. Shearer), there survive Messrs. James, Frederick, John, Samuel, David and Alfred (sons), and Mesdames J. Elliott Kelly, T. Cornish, and Misses Martha and Janet Hannaford (daughters) of the decease.

        The late Mr. John Hannaford was the eldest son of Mr. G. W. Hannaford (a pioneer colonist), who early settled on the Hatchlands Estate, in the Gumeracha district, where the subject of this sketch was born in 1849. In the year 1867 he, with a younger brother, was sent to Wattle Vale Farm by their father. The younger brother carried on the farm, subsequently purchasing it from his father. The deceased was an up-to-date farmer, and had a gift for mechanics. Some of his improvements to machinery are now in general use.

5. 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.

6. Wikipedia
   1. • Page: Susannah Hannaford
   2. • Page: George William Hannaford
7. The Advertiser (Adelaide)
   1. • Date: 22 March 1898
      • Page: Page 6
      • Citation:

        THE LATE MR. FREDERICK HANNAFORD.

        On Friday, March 18, the funeral of the late Mr. Frederick Hannaford took place. The deceased gentleman was a native of Devonshire and had been a colonist for nearly 60 years. He was a farmer in years gone by, having first engaged in the industry on the Adelaide plains. Subsequently he went to Gumeracha, in which constituency he became so popular that he afterwards entered the House of Assembly as one of its representatives. After spending some years in the Gumeracha district he went to the Gilbert and still carried on farming. Later on he kept an hotel at Riverton, and still later conducted milling operations at Clare. He spent some years in the north, but was eventually induced to return to Gumeracha, and it was while residing there this time that he developed a desire to enter into public life. Apart from his Parliamentary work he acted as a member of the Central Road Board for some years. Increasing age prevented him from taking a prominent part in public affairs lately, and he died at Kent Town on March 16. The funeral service was conducted by Pastor Rankine, and the company round the grave included Messrs. Elliott and William Hannaford (sons). Mrs. G. McMillan (daughter), Messrs. G. and J. H. Hannaford (brothers), G. H., John, and Stephen Hannaford (nephews), I. McMillan (son-in-law), Mrs. E. Hannaford, Mrs. W. Hannaford, Captain W. R Randell, Messrs. J. Williams, A. Bethune, E. Kelly, and A. C. Weir.

   2. • Date: 8 November 1927
      • Page: Page 14
      • Citation:

        MR. GEORGE HANNAFORD DEAD.

        FIRST TO EXPORT APPLES.

        Mr. George Hannaford died at his home, North-terrace, Kent Town, yesterday, after a long illness. He was well-known in Adelaide, because he was the first South Australian to export apples from here to England and Germany. He was born at Hartley Valley, near Gumeracha, in 1851, and was the third son of Mr. George William Hannaford. When only 15 years of age Mr. Hannaford, with three of his brothers, left home for Riverton, where they started farming. In 1875 he married Miss B. Linfield, of Kent, England. She died in 1823. After his marriage he left Riverton, and continued farming on Yorke Peninsula. While there he re-ceived an appointment of manager of a Government experimental farm at Manna-hill. From there he shifted to Cudlee Creek, where he was engaged in fruit-growing. His orchard was producing well in 1896, and he made arrangements for the first shipment of apples to be sent from South Australia to England and Germany. They were packed by his sons, and on arrival of the shipment at the overseas markets they brought high prices. Mr. Hannaford was well known for his move in exporting his fruit, and before he retired he had a large business in exporting apples and pears. After leaving Cudlee Creek he came to Adelaide, and settled at Kent Town. He was an active member of the Baptist and Methodist churches in the districts where he had lived. For many years he contributed items of pubic interest to the Adelaide press. He leaves three sons and three daughters. Messrs E. H. Hannaford, M.P., and mayor of St Peters: H. H. Hannaford, Mile End; and H. O. Hannaford, Belair: and Mesdames Allan P. Poole. St. Peters; A. W. Lillecrapp, Eden Valley: and W. S. Hood, North Sydney. Another son, Mr. George Hannaford died in 1900. The funeral will lake place at the Cudlee Creek Cemetery where his remains will be interred in the family vault.

8. Ronda Hannaford: Susannah Hannaford and Her Family
   1. • Page: Page 8
   2. • Page: Page 27
   3. • Page: Page 15
   4. • Page: Page 17
9. Alan Phillips: Family Tree of William & Susannah Hannaford 1790 - 1990
10. The Australian Women's Weekly
    1. • Date: 4 May 1946
       • Page: Page 21
       • Citation:

         Racing to send apple cargoes off to England

         Families are working long hours to pick and pack fruit

         By Freda Young

         Among the apple orchardists all over Australia who are working round the clock to send off bumper cargoes to England are men and women for whom the rich harvest has a sentimental significance.

         They are descendants of the early English settlers who planted the first apple trees in South Australia on the slopes of the Adelaide Hills winding down into valleys, ideal apple country.

         All growers are sharing the satisfaction of getting off 375,000 cases of apples this month to fruit-hungry England.

         They are working at terrific pressure to get the fruit picked before it is weather-spoilt, and for the majority of them and their families this has meant a seven day and night working week for a long time.

         During recent weeks the growers received a bitter disappointment when they were told that owing to shipping shortages the original order of a million and a quarter cases could not be sent.

         The situation improved when, thanks to Argentine fruit boats becoming available, it was found that a quarter of the order could be sent.

         Extra apples are going off to England in dried and "solid pack" (a species of jellied canning), for which a huge consignment is being processed.

         About 100,000 cases are also outward bound from South Australia by Swedish freighters for Sweden.

         Still more will be sent off to troops in Japan and the Islands and even local markets are benefitting.

         In the lovely Adelaide Hills, where flourish some of the most beautiful orchards in Australia, I found the Elliott Hannaford family, of Mount Bera, Cudlee Creek, busy picking export apples.

         Included in their quota are apples from trees planted by their forebears more than 100 years ago.

         Back in 1840 Susannah Hannaford, a courageous widow with several sons and a daughter, came from Totnes in Devon and built a home, Mount Bera.

         She planted Cleopatras and Stone Pippins, many of which, proud monarchs of the orchard, are still in full bearing, and it is from these that her great-grandson, Elliott Hannaford, has, for sweet sentiment's sake, sent specimens "Home".

         There is a truly English air about most fruit gardens in the Adelaide Hills. They are encircled by hedges and leafy lanes, often overhung with English trees.

         No wonder orchardists have thrilled to the sound of "Apples for England."

         Elliott Hannaford is proud of his early pioneer connections.

         His home is the one built by Susannah and her sons, and it is almost in its original state.

         In the orchard there is a sprinkling of stately English trees, and walnut trees abound.

         Opal glass portraits of Frederick Hannaford (Elliott's grandfather) and his wife smile from the walls of the sitting-room at Mount Bera, framed in walnut wood grown on the property.

         The export of apples from Mount Bera began in Frederick's days, when he sent the first consignment of South Australian apples ever to go to England.

         They were wrapped in newspaper, packed in second-hand kerosene-cases, bound with second-hand hoop-iron, and despatched as ordinary cargo, and brought 27/- a case at Covent Garden!

         The orchard has moved with the times and Elliott is something of a pioneer himself.

         He was the first man in South Australia to put in an overhead system of pipes for spraying. About ten thousand gallons are sprayed about seven times a year.

         For three years during the war Elliott did all the spraying himself.

         There was a good deal of speculation among neighboring orchardists over the revolutionary spraying plant, but it was successful, and much hard work has been eliminated.

         The Reddens are another pioneer orchardist family.

         John Redden settled in the same Hills district with his wife and children, and many of his descendants have large fruit holdings.

         His son, Fred Redden, has a fruit property at Prairie. Up the winding Hills road is Fred's nephew, Leslie Redden.

         Leslie Redden's sister, Mrs. S. J. Hurst, of neighboring Paracombe married into another pioneer family. Her husband was the youngest of eight sons of the original Hurst settler.

         Growing and picking apples is not the whole of the apple story.

         Many orchardists have grouped together and established co-operative stores and packing sheds.

         The famous Hannaford family are in on this end of the business also, and managing the Cudlee Creek Co-operative Packing Society is Susannah's great-great-grandson, Bill Hannaford, nephew of Elliott.

         Bill was connected with the co-operative society for a number of years before he enlisted. He served five years at the war, two and a half of which were spent in England where he was a sergeant in the R.A.A.F. stores.

         South Australian history is founded on such families as the Hannafords and the Reddens.

         [Photo captions:]
         Ex-R.A.A.F sergeant Bill Hannaford carries a case of Cleopatras ready for wrapping and despatch to England

         Lovely panorama shows part of Mount Bera, in the Adelaide Hills, where there are some of the most flourishing apple orchards in the Commonwealth

         Pretty apple-picker is Peggy Hannaford, who with the rest of her family shares the seasonal job of picking

         Hannaford family at work on their orchard, Mount Bera, S.A. Mrs. Hannaford and Clair and Peggy are seen at left. Mr. Hannaford and his son John inspect apples. Apple tree in foreground is 100 years old.

         Smart packers at work at Cudlee Creek, S.A. (From left) Harold Nobes, Daphne Wilson, and Len Nobes sealing cases of apples

11. Gravestone Photographic Resource
    1. • Page: W J Hannaford