My G,G, Grandfather was born in this Manor House
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Tarporley, the Old Manor House c1955
Ref: t218012
Year: 1860s
My G,G, Grandfather was born in this Manor House
My G,G,Grandfather was born in this house on the 2nd of July 1864, his name was Joseph Burgess and his parents' names were Joseph and Lydia Burgess nee Brooke. Joseph Burgess emigrated to Australia at the age of 22 years, he came across on the French ship called the Gilcruix on the 13th of Oct 1886. His passage cost 14 pounds and he was in steerage. He married Rebekah Hawker from Altona, Victoria, Australia. They had four daughters and lived in Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria.
Shared on Tuesday, March 11, 2008
