Heneker – a Pioneering family from Kent to South Australia

On 15th January 1875 the Mudla Wirra South District Council met. It was agreed the Clerk would apply to the Destitute Board for continuation of rations for Mary Henniker[1]. Mary was embarrassed but grateful for the assistance. Mary recalled their … Continue reading →

Joseph Spencer (1803 – 1886) was born in Shipton, Bellinger, Hampshire England.The town of Shipton Bellinger lies about 7 miles from Stonehenge World Heritage Site in the UK. On the 4th February 1826 at Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, UK Joseph Spencer … Continue reading →

Back on the 6 February 2015 I wrote a post about Thomas Henniker advertising a “cottage for sale”. At that time he appeared to be the owner as he was the contact person regarding interest in the cottage. [South Australian … Continue reading →