Re:William ECKLEY and Sarah ECKLEY, Wales, posted by Marie Donaldson
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Re:William ECKLEY and Sarah ECKLEY, Wales, posted by Marie Donaldson
Robert Eckley 6/17/06
Hi there,
I am also a descendant of Willaim and Sarah Eckley, who were my GGGG grandparents, along the line of their son George Harley. I have the death certificates of George & his wife Mary Helen Crompton, which indicates his middle name and mothers maden name were Hurley, however, I am fairly sure this is a misprint, as Harley exists as a middle name further down the line (George Harley's grandson was named John Harley, my G grandfather. Also as there is an error on his certificate with Mary (recorded as Murray) so the registrar may have been a bit hard of hearing!
George Harley was 78 when he died on 4 Dec 1897, therefore born approx 1819. He married Mary Helen Crompton (dec 22 July 1900 aged 70/72 the certificte writing is unclear) who was also from England. From the dates it seems that they married not long after George arrived, lived in S.A for a few years then moved to NSW.
George's death certificate in indicates he was in Australia for approx 45 years, making his arrival 1852.
I am hoping that my mum (an Eckley)brings some more information with her from Australia when she visits(Im currently in the UK), as my aunt - her sister has had some contact from descendants of George Harley's daughter Georgina.
I hope this has added some information, I have certaintly been able to get some info myself from you both, many thanks. If I find out anything else of interest I will be sure to post it.
many thanks,
Nicole