Staples, William
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| PERSONAL DETAILS | William STAPLES |
|---|---|
| Birth date and place | c. 1820 St Martin’s, Leicester, Leicestershire, England. |
| Baptism date and place | |
| Civil Census Residences England, Wales & Scotland | 20 Artillery Place, Woolwich St Mary, London (1851). See Musters below (1841, 1851). |
| Occupations pre-WA | Framework Knitter. |
| Physical Description | Height: 5 ft. 8 ins. Complexion: fair. Eyes: grey. Hair: brown. |
| Marriage date and place | c. 1845 Ireland? |
| Spouse | Ellen DONNELLY. |
| Children | Frederick b. 1845, Malta. Catherine b. 1849, Malta. Ellen b.1852, unknown place. (see sidebar for birth registrations). |
| Death date and place | 1908 South Melbourne, Victoria. |
| Burial date and place | |
| Will and Probate | |
| Death Notices and Obituaries | |
| ARMED FORCES | |
| Regiment(s) | Royal Artillery. Turkish Contingent [Note: only source David J Barker – see sidebar]. Royal Artillery Invalid Detachment. |
| Regiment No. and Rank | #965 Gunner. |
| Attestation date and place | 17 Jan 1838 Leicester, Leicestershire. |
| Service/Campaigns | Malta 6 years 3 months. Crimea (if in Turkish Contingent). |
| Musters | 1841 Buncrana, Ireland, 8th Bn. 3rd Co. [WO10-1822]. 1851 Woolwich, 8th Bn. 3rd Co. [WO10-2055]. |
| Promotions | Possibly Junior Sergeant in Turkish Contingent. |
| Medals, Clasps and Badges | Turkish Crimea Medal [WO100-34-333 & 334]. Four Good Conduct Badges. Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (£5 gratuity). |
| Casualty/Medical | None. |
| Regimental Courts Martial | None. |
| District Courts Martial | None. |
| General Courts Martial | None. |
| Discharge date and place | 15 Mar 1859 Woolwich. |
| Length of Service | 21 years 58 days. |
| Chelsea Pension Reference | WO97/1350/214. |
| Post Discharge Residence | Not stated. |
| Post Discharge Pension District | Leicester, Woolwich (1859). South Australia (1862-1870). Victoria (1876-1878). |
| Pension Amount | 1/- per diem. |
| ARRIVAL AND LIFE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA | |
| Ship | Palmerston. |
| Departure and Arrival | 10 Nov 1860 Portland; 11 Feb 1861 Fremantle. |
| Status/Occupation | Assistant Warder. |
| Land Grant/Purchase | None in Western Australia. |
| Subscriptions | None. |
| Misc. Newspaper Articles | Inquirer & Commercial News 12 Mar 1862. Perth Gazette 12 Mar 1862. SA Register 29 Mar 1862. |
| Ship Departure from WA | Strathallan. Dep. 8 Mar 1862 Fremantle; Arr. 25 Mar 1862 Adelaide. |