John Vertigan

Birth: Jan 9 1832 - Pattenham, Norfolk
Birth: Dec 9 1831 - South Creak, Norfolk, England

John Vertigan was born at Fakenham, Norfolk, England, in 1831. He married in England, and with his wife, Elizabeth, and two children, Mary and John Vertigan landed in Launceston in 1852, having made the journey in eight months on board the Southern Eagle. Landing in Launceston, John Vertigan took his family to the NorthWest, went to the Don River, then the principal coastal centre. He was a farmer until near the turn of the century. When he arrived clearings were few and far between, especially west of Formby and Torquay, there must have been an enormous amount of work for such an early settler, For many years he was superintendent of the Forth Methodist Sunday School. In retirement the Vertigans retired to a house at the top of the Forth Hill where he prided himself upon the appearance of his garden, which was kept spic and span by his own labor.

Family: Mary [Mrs. G. Barker, Devonport], Mrs. A. Mills (Victoria), Mrs. A. Lillico (Don), Charlotte Louise [Mrs. W. Diprose, Glenorchy], daughters; and Messrs.George, Thomas, Augustus, and Ernest Vertigan (Forth), James Vertigan (Ulverstone), and Montague Vertigan (Devonport). Messrs. Ned and John Vertigan predeceased their parents, [killed by accident].

GEDCOM Note

<p>John Vertigan</p><p><p> </p></p><p><p>Forth Methodist Cemetery</p></p><p><p> Died 14th Oct 1923 </p></p><p><p>Age 92 years </p></p><p><p>FUNERAL</p></p><p><p></p></p><p><p>VERTIGAN - The funeral ofthe late John Vertigan will leave his late residence, Forth Hill, this day, Monday, at 4 p.m. for the Methodist cemetery, Forth. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.</p></p><p><p></p></p><p><p>The Advocate 15th October 1923</p></p><p><p></p></p><p><p>A FINE OLD PIONEER</p></p><p><p></p></p><p><p>The Late Mr. John Vertigan</p></p><p><p>The remains of the late Mr. John Vertigan were buried in the Forth Methodist Cemetery yesterday afternoon, when a representative gathering followed the hearse. Mr. N. R. Goldsworthy conducted a short service at the residence, where the well known hymn "Forever with the Lord" was sung and later the service was concluded at the graveside. The chief mourners were the five sons and there were also a large number of grandsons among the assembly. The coffinwas borne by the following grandsons - Messrs. Donald, Elvin, Phillip and Norman Vertigan.</p><p><p></p></p><p><p> The deceased gentleman was born at Fakenham, Norfolk, England, in 1832. He married in early manhood and with his wife and two children, Mrs. G. Barker and the late Mr. John Vertigan landed in Launceston in 1852, having made the journey in eight months on board the Southern Eagle. After landing in Launceston, Mr. Vertigan decided to bring his family to the North West and accordingly came to Don, which was the principal coastal centre of the day. For many years he carried on agricultural pursuits, from which he retired about 24 years ago. The knowledge that the old gentleman had of the Coast's development must have been very extensive, as when he arrived the small clearings were few and far between, especially west of Formby and Torquay.</p><p><p></p></p><p><p> Although there must have been an enormous amount of work for such an early settler, Mr. Vertigan always found timefor things spiritual. He and his wife were actively associated with Methodism practically all their lives and for many years he was superintendent of the Forth Methodist Sunday School. About 22 yearsago Mr. Vertigan came to live a retired life, with his wife, at the top of the Forth Hill. There they lived together until the death of Mrs. Vertigan, some eleven weeks ago. Mrs. Vertigan was in her 92nd year and had Mr. Vertigan lived for another three months he would have passed the 92nd milestone.</p><p><p></p></p><p><p>For many years the late Mr. Vertigan drove to Devonport every Saturday afternoon, but about five years ago had to abandon this weekly journey. From that time on he rarely left he house, but up till eighteen months ago he prided himself upon the appearance of his garden, which was kept spic and span by his own labour. Some fifteen months ago he had a serious illness and the end was expected, but he gradually recovered and remained well until the death of his wife. Duringthe last few weeks of his life he became helpless and gradually passed away.</p><p><p></p></p><p><p>For the past twelve months there have been five generations of Vertigans living on the North West Coast, but with the passing of Mr. John Vertigan this link is broken. The remaining family are :- Mrs. G. Barker, (Devonport), Mrs. A. Mills (Victoria), Mrs. A. Lillico, (Don), Mrs. W. Diprose (Glenorchy), daughters; and Messrs. George, Thomas, Augustus and Ernest Vertigan (Forth), James Vertigan (Ulverstone) and Montague Vertigan (Devonport). Messrs. Ned and John Vertigan predeceased their parents, both having been killed by accident.</p><p><p></p></p><p><p>The grandchildren number 56; there are 63 Great-grandchildren, and two great-great- grandchildren.</p></p><p><p></p></p><p><p>The Advocate16th October 1923</p></p><p><p></p></p><p>Source:http://tascoastalcemeteries.com/people/vertigan.html</p>

GEDCOM Note

<p>Arrived Aus 28AUG1857 Launceston TAS per Southern Eagle1851- Lodging with Thomas Rix. </p><p><p></p></p><p><p>Mr. JOHN VERTIGAN, of " Sunnyside", Norfolk Creek, two milesfrom Forth, arrived in the colony in 1857 in the ship "Southern Eagle", and settled on the North West Coast, and, after locating himself at the Don River for eighteen months, in the year 1859 settled on a selection which is nowthe "Sunnyside Farm." </p><p><p></p></p><p><p>Mr.Vertigan was born at Norfolk in 1832, and after he left school followed agricultural pursuits. Since residing in this colony,he has been prominently connected with the Wesleyan Church, and was associated with the Sunday School work ever since its inception, as teacher and superintendent, and acted in the latter capacity for over fifteen years. <p><p></p></p><p><p>He was married in Norfolk to Miss Elizabeth Yaxley, the youngest daughter of thelate Mr. Thomas Yaxley, and has seven sons and four daughters living.</p></p><p><p></p></p><p><p>Source:Aldenhoven-Sayner family tree My Heritage.com</p></p><p><p></p></p><p>Immigration: 28 Aug 1857, Southern Eagle to Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.</p>