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Abraham George Jacka
Looking for more information on Abraham George Jacka baptised 17 April 1825 in Madron Penzance Chapelry and his parents George Jacka(servant) and Honor.
In the 1841 Census he was living in a dwelling on Park Corner, Penwith in the parish of Madron Penzance Cornwall aged 17 and working as a Blacksmith with a George Maddron aged 47.
He arrived in Australia, aged 24, a blacksmith, on the Thetis in Port Philip on the 15 February 1849. Travelling on the same voyage was 26 John(aged 26, farm Labourer ) & Thomasina Jacka(aged 24) both from Land’s End Cornwall, the relationship between John & Abraham has not yet been established
He died in Australia on the "11th February, at Heidelberg, after a long and painful illness, Abraham George Jacka, aged 65, late of Pelham-street, Carlton”
Sources
Cornwall OPC Database, Baptism of Abraham George Jacka baptised 17 April 1825 in Madron Penzance Chapelry son of George (servant) and Honor residing in Penzance transcribed Gwen Attridge. (http://www.opc-cornwall.org/ Accessed 25 October 2018)
1841 English Census HO107/143/11/15
Age (Melbourne, VIC) - 1890-02-15 Publication: Feb 15 1890 - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Page: 5
List of Immigrant per Thetis arrived Port Philip on the 15 February 1849 Reel 2135, [4/4816] New South Wales State Records NRS5316/4_4816/Thetis_15 Feb 1849
Thomas Henry DUTTON & Mary Ann DILLON
I am looking for descendants and connections for the following couple:-
Thomas Henry DUTTON & Mary Ann DILLON who were married on the 22 February 1848, in St Giles Cripplegate, London, England. Mary was of “Full Age” when she married Thomas Henry DUTTON, a widower working as a “Drover” of “Full Age”.
So far two children have been identified:-
1. Thomas DUTTON born 24 September 1848 in the House of Correction Clerkenwell, England the son of Thomas DUTTON, Butcher, and Mary DUTTON formerly DILLON(who was living in the House of Correction Clerkenwell, London England.
2. Catherine Elizabeth DUTTON born 16 November 1851 in 4 Brook Hill, Clerkenwell, England, and baptised on the 16 December 1851, the daughter of Thomas Henry DUTTON, drover, and Mary DUTTON formerly DILLON(who was living at 4 Brook Hill Clerkenwell).
I am trying to find out any information about the two above children and or their parents.
William BROWSTER in NSW, Australia
Do you recognise William Browster died 26 November 1864, intestate?
"18 January 1866 this day upon Petition administration of all and singular the goods chattels credit and affects of William Browster deceased granted to Elizabeth Carbuss the Mother and next of kin of the deceased intestate. Intestate died 26 November 1864 Goods sworn at 15pounds. Letters of Admon date the same day as paid"
I am hoping to find out more information his mother Elizabeth Carbuss/Carbiss who may have been married to a Mr Browster, the father of William Browster
On her marriage certificate to William Carbis in 1847 she was known as "Elizabeth Clarke"
Hoping someone can help.
Cheers Sandra
Does anyone recognize this Thomas Manderson?
Does anyone recognize this Thomas Manderson? I am trying to track down a Thomas Manderson who married Lillian Crump in 1903 in Eaglehawk, Victoria and then went missing
Missing Friends
Some Local Cases
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The following persons previously inquired for have been found:-
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Thomas Manderson, found at Goomalling, near Newcastle
Citations
"MISSING FRIENDS" The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950) 30 June 1906: 6 (SECOND EDITION). Web. 17 Mar 2016
MISSING FRIENDS (1906, June 30). The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950), , p. 5 (SECOND EDITION). Retrieved March 17, 2016, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article82405063
7th Royal Scots Territorials - George Walker
I have a photo of a group of military men taken before 1913 presumably in Scotland.
I have been able to identify the soldier on the far left, kneeling at the front, as George WALKER. George was born in 1889 (see transcription of birth extract below) and migrated to Australia in March 1913 and married Louisa LOVELL in July 1913.
The notation on the back of the photo reads 7th Royal Scots Territorials.
How can I find out more information on his participation in the Royal Scots, is there anywhere I can access records and if so how?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks Sandra
Transcription of Birth Extract for George Walker.
No. 239
Name and Surname George Walker
When and Where Born 1889 September Twenty third 1816 8h 5m P.M
S. Bridgeton, Karcarldy (Kinghorn)
Sex M
Names, Surname and Rank Profession of Father. Name, and maiden Name of Mother, Date Place of Marriage – James Wyld WALKER, Grocer Margaret Walker ms MILLIGAN 1879 April 8th Edinburgh
Signature and Qualifications of Informant and Residence, If out of the House in which Birth occurred. James Wyld WALKER Father (present)
When and where Registered, and Signature of Registrar
What and Where Registered, and Signature of Registrar 1889 October 14th at Kirkcarddy
Signed by the Registrar
Extracted from the Register Book of Births for the District of Kirkcarldy, & Abbotshall, in the county of Fife 14th day of October 1889
Notation of the bottom “Baptised by me on Tuesday 3rd Dec. 1889. Robert, Glasglow Minister Invested.
Looking for Thomas Dutton who died in 1858
Below is Mary Ann Dillon's second marriage, she was previously married to Thomas Dutton, who according to the 2 transcribed marriage certificates below he appears to have died in 1858.
I have not been able to find his death, according to the Victorian BDM site he did not die in Victoria, Australia
Would love to make contact with anyone who has any information on Thomas Dutton or his wife or only surviving child Catherine Dutton.
Transcription of Marriage Certificate for Mary Ann Dutton to John Edwards 1868
Citation:- Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, Marriage Certificate Mary Ann Dutton & John Edwards, Mary Ann Dutton & John Edwards, 4649 yr 1868
When & Where- Fifteenth October 1868 Registrars Office Geelong
Name and Surname of Parties Groom- John Edwards
Name and Surname of Parties Bride - Mary Ann Dutton
Condition of Parties Groom - Bachelor
Condition of Parties Bride - Widow 1858
Children by each former marriage Groom-
Children by each former marriage Bride - 1 living 3 dead
Birth Place Groom - Liverpool England
Birth Place Bride - London
Rank or Profession Groom - Fisherman
Rank or Profession Bride -
Age Groom - 42
Age Bride - 41
Residence Present Groom - Little Ryrie St Geelong
Residence Usual Groom - Little Ryrie St Geelong
Residence Present Bride - Little Ryrie St Geelong
Residence Usual Bride - Little Ryrie St Geelong
Parents Names Grooms Father - William Edwards
Parents Names Grooms Mother includes maiden name - Sarah Walker
Parents Names Bride Father - John Dillon
Parents Names Bride Mother includes maiden name - Catherine Kelly
Fathers Rank or Profession Groom - Joiner
Fathers Rank or Profession Bride - Sugar Baker
Married by - James Duncan
Married at Registrar of Marriages Office at Geelong
Marriage solemnised according to the rites of - Schedule B
Groom signature present - yes
Brides signature present - yes
Witness 1 - Mary Bowells
Witness 2 - unable to read
The First Marriage for Mary Ann Dillon was in England
Transcription of Marriage certificate of Mary Ann Dillon & Thomas Henry Dutton
Citation:- General Register Office, England, Marriage Certificate Thomas Henry Dutton & Mary Ann Dillon (Quarter 1 Year 1848 Vol 2 Page 173)
1848 Marriage solemnized at the Parish church in the Parish of St Giles with Cripplegate in the city of London
When Married - Feb 22
Name and Surname Groom - Thomas Henry Dutton
Name and Surname Bride - Mary Ann Dillon
Age Groom - Full
Age Bride - Full
Condition Groom - Drover
Condition Bride -
Residence at the Time of Marriage Groom - 17 Green Hills Rents
Residence at the Time of Marriage Bride - White Cross St
Father's name and surname Groom - William Dutton
Father's name and surname Bride - John Dillon
Rank or Profession Father Groom - White Smith
Rank or Profession Father Bride - Sugar Baker
Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church by banns by m? H.B. Foster
This Marriage was solemnized between us Thomas Henry Dutton X Mary A Dillon in the presence of us James Barttam X Mary Barttam
Post Edited and Updated 28/12/2015
Two Walter Todman born 1866 in the English Census
Walter Todman
Born - Mar Q 1866 Greenwich 1d 711
Christened - Entry 880 - Walter 11 March 1866, 8 years Child of Henry & Emma Todman, Addlestone, Father Labourer Source Ancestry.com. Surrey, England, Baptisms, 1813-1912 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013. Original data: Anglican Parish Registers. Woking, Surrey, England: Surrey History Centre. Baptisms in the Parish of Addlestone, in the County of Surrey in 1874 page 112
Census Appearances 1871, 1881 & 1891
1871 Census
Wotton Road, St Paul Deptford, Greenwich, London, England
1. Henry Tadman 33 Head, Baker b. Chertsey, Surrey
2. Emma Tadman 28 Wife b. Chertsey, Surrey
3. Arther Tadman 7 Son b. Norwood, Surrey
4. Walter Tadman 5 Son b. Deptford, Kent
Source 1871 RG10; Piece: 744; Folio: 162; Page: 15
1881 Census
Spratts, Chertsey, Surrey, England
1. Emma Todman, head, 39, widow, Chertsey, Surrey, England
2. Arthur Todman, 17, Carter, son, Norwood, Surrey, England
3. Walter Todman, 15, Carters Boy, Deptford, Kent, England
4. Emily Todman, 7, scholar, Chertsey, Surrey, England
5. Nellie Todman, 2, Chertsey, Surrey, England
6. Lucy Cardash, 2, Foundling
7. Alfred Jennins, 1, Foundling
Source: Class: RG11; Piece: 768; Folio: 60; Page: 18 (Note the first letter of Todman looks like J so the surname is often indexed as Jodman)
1891 Census
Mixnams, The Ferry, Chertsey, Surrey, England
1. Walter Todman, Head, Married, Male, 25, Agricultural Labourer, Deptford, Kent, England
2. Sarah Todman, Wife, Married, Female, 26, Chertsey, Surrey, England
3. Alice Todman, Daughter, Female, 8, Scholar, Chertsey, Surrey, England
4. Walter H Todman, Son, Male, 0, Chertsey, Surrey, England
5. Elizabeth Hunter, Sister In Law, Single, Female, 20, Chertsey, Surrey, England
Source: 1891 Census RG12, Piece #552, Folio 37, Page 4
Further details on family source
Further information for Parents:- Death of Father registered in Mar Q 1879 as Henry Todman, aged 42, District Chertsey, Vol 2a, page 34; Parents marriage registered Dec Q 1862 Henry Todman to Emma Gray District Chertsey, Vol 2a, page 45
Marriage
Walter Todman aged 23, father Henry Todman, & Sarah Vinvine aged 23, father George Vinvine on 30 November 1890
Source : Ancestry.com. Surrey, England, Marriages, 1754-1937 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013. Original data: Anglican Parish Registers. Woking, Surrey, England: Surrey History Centre.Page 52 (digital image 27), Christ Church Ottershaw, Reference # OTT/1/3
Further information:-
All baptised on the same day 17th May 1874, as Walter:-
1. Entry 878 - Emily Child of Henry & Emma Todman, Addlestone, Father Labourer
2. Entry 879 - Arthur born 11 Feb 1864 10 years Child of Henry & Emma Todman, Addlestone, Father Labourer
Source Ancestry.com. Surrey, England, Baptisms, 1813-1912 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013. Original data: Anglican Parish Registers. Woking, Surrey, England: Surrey History Centre. Baptisms in the Parish of Addlestone, in the County of Surrey in 1874 page 112
Walter Todman
Born - Sep Q 1865 Hambledon 2a 109
Christened: Entry number 264, Walter Todman, son of William, Labourer, and Emily Todman living in ?Tattenbury, in the Parish of Milford, St John the Evangelist
Source: Ancestry.com. Surrey, England, Baptisms, 1813-1912 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013. Original data: Anglican Parish Registers. Woking, Surrey, England: Surrey History Centre. St John the Evangelist, 1852 Jan-1875 Feb, Page 33, Digital Image 22 of 38 accessed 30 October 2015
Census Appearances 1871 & 1881
1871 Census in Scotland Lane, Milford
1. William Todman 44 Head, Domestic Servant, Groom b. Hastings, Sussex
2. Emily Todman 40 Wife b. Petersfield, Hampshire
3. William Todman 14 Son, Assistant Groom b. Milford, Surrey
4. Archibald Todman 12 Son b. Milford, Surrey
5. Albert Todman 10 Son b. Chapel En Le Frith, Derbyshire
6. Martha Todman 7 Daur b. Chapel En Le Frith, Derbyshire
7. Walter Todman 5 Son b. Milford, Surrey
8. Frank Todman 3 Son b. Milford, Surrey
9. Harry Todman 1 Son b. Milford, Surrey
10.Kate E Todman 2 months Daur
Source 1871 RG10; Piece: 823; Folio: 32; Page: 2
1881 Census
Witley Street, Witley, Surrey (Note, Witley is only 2 miles away from Mitford)
1. Emily Todman 50 Wife (Husband not present though) b. Petersfield, Hants
2. Adelene Todman 28 Daur, Dressmaker b. Petersfield, Hants. Deaf + Dumb
3. Martha Todman 19 Daur b. Chapel En Le Frith, Derbys
4. Walter Todman 15 Son General Lab b. Witley, Surrey
5. Frank Todman 13 Son General Lab, b. Witley Surrey
6. Henry Todman 11 Son b. Witley, Surrey
7. Kate E. Todman 10 Daur b. Witley, Surrey
8. Sidney Todman 6 Son b. Witley, Surrey
9. Alfred Todman 4 Son, b. Witley, Surrey
Source: 1881 Class: RG11; Piece: 790; Folio: 60; Page: 9
1891 Census
Hornty Road, Hastings, Sussex, England
1. William Todman, Head, Married, Male, 62, Gardener, Hastings, Sussex, England
2. Emily Todman, Wife, Married, Female, 60, Petersfield, Hampshire, England
3. Adela J Todman, Daughter, Single, Female, 38, Dress Maker, Petersfield, Hampshire, England
4. George A Todman, Son, Married, Male, 36, Butler Domestic Servant, Petersfield, Hampshire, England
5. Kate E Todman, Daughter, Single, Female, 21, Book Keeper, Surrey, England
6. Sidney Todman, Son, Single, Male, 16, Tailor, Surrey, England
7. Alfred Todman, Son, Single, Male, 14, Scholar, Surrey, England
8. Charles Wiliams, Visitor, Married, Male, 76, Living On Her Own Means, Stockton, Durham, England
9. Martha E Millichamp, Visitor, Widow, Female, 50, Living On Her Own Means, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source 1891 Census RG12, Piece 764, Folio 67, page 25
Further information:-
Walter Todman has left home or died, unable to locate him in the 1891 Census. He could possibly be the Walter TODMAN, born 1866 who died 1887 in the British nationals armed forces deaths 1796-2005 in Sealkote India aged 21 source FindMyPast (UK) GRO Army Death Indices (1881 to 1955), page 223, record set British nationals armed forces deaths 1796-2005 accessed 30/10/2015
Narrowing on in on Walter Todman born 1866
I have looked at the census between 1871 and 1881 to find my man. Since he may have changed his name I have attempted to research the following combinations – Walter Todman, Walter Willoughby, James Todman & James Willoughby.
These names were chosen for the following reasons:-
* Walter Todman - he was known from 1890(i) when he applied for his patent using this name, and for the rest of his life including when he married Martha Sarah Ellis in 1892(ii) in Australia.
* Walter Willoughby & James Todman - based on information contained in a advertisement in a newspaper column for MISSING FRIENDS "Willoughby, or Todman (James), left Millwall in 1884; last letter from Sydney, N.S.W., in 1888. Mother asks."(iii)
* James Willoughby- the final permutation of the possible first and last names.
I have calculated his year of birth as 1866 +/2 yrs based on his children’s Australian birth certificates which gives the father’s age and birth place:-
* 1894(iv) on his daughter's Martha certificate his birth place was given as Essex, England
* 1895(v) on his daughter's Ivy Florence certificate his birth place was given as Stepheney, London
* 1897(vi) on his son's Walter Victor certificate his birth place was given as Surrey, England
* 1903(vii) on his daughter's Hazel May certificate his birth place was given as Essex, England
* 1906(viii) on his son's Lincoln James certificate his birth place was given as Essex, England
* 1908(ix) on his daughter's Charlotte Mary certificate his birth place was given as Norfolk, England
* 1910(x) on his daughter's Alma Dudley certificate his birth place was given as Norfolk, England
On all birth certificates the informant was Martha Todman, mother and Walter’s wife; although the place of birth is always different his age is always consistent with being born in 1866.
The date range for search has been confined to 1871 and 1881 as the 1871 census is the first census taken after his birth in 1866 +/- 2 years, and by 1891 as he was in Australia.
The outcome of my research at this stage has resulted in two likely candidates:-
* Walter Todman son of William Todman & Emily abt 1866 born in Milford, Surrey, England
* James L T Willoughby son of Charles Willoughby & Mary Ann born Surrey, England
Now to check that neither of them died before 1891.....
Sources
(i) "Patent Office Transactions," The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser, 27 December 1890, p. 1446, col. 3; digital images, TROVE (http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163648327 : accessed 18 Oct 2015), The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1871 - 1912).
(ii) Registry of Birth, Death and Marriages, Victoria, "Certificate of Marriage Walter Todman & Martha Ellis 16 January 1892 Reference# 345" (Original in family papers of Myrtle Sharp)
(iii) MISSING FRIENDS. (1901, April 13). Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1869 - 1912), p. 6. Retrieved October 21, 2015, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207944213
(iv) Registry of Birth, Death and Marriages, Victoria, Australia, Birth Certificate Martha Todman (Year 1894, #1801, Original a certified copy)
(v) Registry of Birth, Death and Marriages, Victoria, Australia, Birth Certificate Ivy Florence Todman (1895, Reference# 32737 Original a certified copy)
(vi) Registry of Birth, Death and Marriages, Victoria, Australia, Birth Certificate Walter Victor Todman (Year 1897, Reference# 31247 Original a certified copy)
(vii) Registry of Birth, Death and Marriages, Victoria, Australia, Birth Certificate Hazel May Todman (1903, #13749, Original a certified copy)
(viii) Birth Certificate Lincoln James Todman, 20 July 1906, Reference# 298, Registry of Birth, Death and Marriages, Victoria, Australia (Original a certified copy)
(ix) Registry of Birth, Death and Marriages, Victoria, Australia, Birth Certificate Charlotte Mary Todman (Year 1908, # 22796, Original a certified copy)
(x) Registry of Birth, Death and Marriages, Victoria, Australia, Birth Certificate Alma Dudley Todman (Year 1909, Reference# 6626 Original a certified copy)
James/Walter Willoughby/Todman 1871 1891 Censuses
I have been scouring the censuses in order to find out if my Walter Todman who I think may have changed his name either on the way to Australia from England or when he got to Australia. I have written before about my search for his identity which can be read about in a previous post here.
Since he may have changed his name I have attempted to research the following combinations of in the census returns - Walter Todman, Walter Willoughby, James Todman & James Willoughby born 1866. They needed to appear in the census in 1871, the first census taken after his birth in 1866 +/- 2 years, but not in 1891 or after as he was in Australia. It’s head banging work but in the process I have gathered quite a bit of census data that might be of use to others. If you wish in particular to see my conclusions based on this data concerning my personal research you will find it here
Looking for Walter Todman born 1866 +/- 2 yrs on the census using the FindmyPast data base indexes.
1871 Census
Walter Todman son of William & Emily abt 1866 born in Milford, Surrey, England living in Milford, Surrey (Class: RG10; Piece: 823; Folio: 22; Page: 2)
1881 Census
Walter Todman son of Emily abt 1866 born in Surrey, England living in Witley, Surrey (Class: RG11; Piece: 790; Folio: 60; Page: 9)
1891 Census
Walter Todman husband to Sarah born in Kent, Deptford living in Chertsey, Surrey (RG12; Piece: 552; Folio: 37; Page: 4)
1901 Census
Walter Todman husband to Elizabeth A born in Kent, Deptford living in Chertsey, Surrey (RG13; Piece: 660; Folio: 26; Page: 43)
1911
Walter Todman husband to Elizabeth born in Kent, Deptford living in Windlesham, Surrey (RG14; Piece: 3021; Schedule Number: 143)
Looking for Walter Todman born 1866 +/- 2 yrs on the census using the Ancestry.com data base indexes.
1871 Census
Walter Todman son of Henry & Emma Todman born in Kent, Deptford living in St Paul Deptford, London (Class: RG10; Piece: 744; Folio: 162; Page: 15; GSU roll: 824720)
Walter Todman son of William & Emily abt 1866 born in Milford, Surrey, England living in Milford, Surrey (Class: RG10; Piece: 823; Folio: 32; Page: 2; GSU roll: 838701)
1881 Census
Walter Todman son of Henry & Emma Todman born in Kent, Deptford living in Chertsey, Surrey (Class: RG11; Piece: 768; Folio: 60; Page: 18; GSU roll: 1341180)
Walter Todman son of Emily abt 1866 born in Milford, Surrey, England living in Witley, Surrey (Class: RG11; Piece: 790; Folio: 60; Page: 9; GSU roll: 1341186)
1891 Census
Walter Todman husband to Sarah born in Kent, Deptford living in Chertsey, Surrey (RG12; Piece: 552; Folio: 37; Page: 4; GSU roll: 6095662)
1901 Census
No Walter Todman’s found
1911
Walter Todman husband to Elizabeth born in Kent, Deptford living in Windlesham, Surrey (RG14; Piece: 3021; Schedule Number: 143)
Looking for Walter Willoughy born 1866 +/- 2 yrs on the census using the FindmyPast data base indexes.
1871
Walter Willoughby son of Benjamin Willoughby & Anie born Yorkshire, England (Class: RG10; Piece: 4521; Folio: 68; Page: 12)
Walter Willoughby son of Robert Willoughby & Rebecca born Surrey, England (Class: RG10; Piece: 636; Folio: 123; Page: 36)
Walter Willoughby son of Thomas Willoughby & Hannah born Berkshire, England (Class: RG10; Piece: 1250; Folio: 106; Page: 11)
1881
Walter Willoughby son of Hannah (widow) born Berkshire, England (Class: RG11; Piece: 1273; Folio: 38; Page: 38)
Walter Willoughby son of Ann Willoughby (widow) born Leeds, Kent (Class: RG11; Piece: 4497; Folio: 40; Page: 25)
Walter Willoughby son of Robert Willoughby & Rebecca born Rotherhithe, Surrey, England (Class: RG11; Piece: 581; Folio: 36; Page: 39)
1891
Walter Willoughby son of Robert Willoughby & Rebecca born Rotherhithe, Middlesex, England (Class: RG12; Piece: 376; Folio: 157; Page: 51)
W Willoughby son of William Willoughby & Alice M J born Plymouth, Devon (Class: RG12; Piece: 1733; Folio: 28; Page: 49)
1901
None
1911
None
Looking for Walter Willoughy born 1866 +/- 2 yrs on the census using the Ancestry.com data base indexes.
Census 1871
Walter J Willoughby son of Thomas Willoughby & Hannah born Yorkshire, England (Class: RG10; Piece: 1250; Folio: 106; Page: 11; GSU roll: 827839)
Walter Willoughby son of Benjamin Willoughby & Ann born Yorkshire, England (Class: RG10; Piece: 4521; Folio: 68; Page: 12; GSU roll: 848474)
Walter Willoughby son of Robert Willoughby & Rebecca born born Surrey, England (Class: RG10; Piece: 636; Folio: 123; Page: 36 ; GSU roll: 818930)
Census 1881
None
Looking for James Todman born 1866 +/- 2 yrs on the census using the FindmyPast data base indexes.
Only one found before 1901:-
James Todman Lodger Single Male 26 1865 Gardener Hastings, Sussex, England
Looking for James Todman born 1866 +/- 2 yrs on the census using the Ancestry.com data base indexes.
Nothing within the parameters
The Challenge of Walter Todman's Identity
The earliest we have been able to locate our Walter Todman in Australia is 1890 when he applies for a patent for shearing equipment which was duly reported in "The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser"(i) on the 27 December 1890 So I was very excited when I found an advertisement in a newspaper column for MISSING FRIENDS
"Willoughby, or Todman (James), left Millwall in 1884; last letter from Sydney, N.S.W., in 1888. Mother asks." (2)
Family legend states that Walter changed his name from Willoughby to Todman. The only marriage that my cousins and I have been able to fine between a Willoughby and a Todman occurred in 1854 when Charles Willoughby married Mary Ann Ramsey Todman in Gillingham Kent. They had a son James Lincoln Willoughby. On Walter's marriage certificate his mother was Mary Ann Willoughby, although the father was listed as Walter Todman(iii).
So now I am seeking to make contact with anyone who might be able to shed light on the mystery.
References
(i) "Patent Office Transactions" The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser, 27 December 1890, p. 1446, col. 3; digital images, TROVE (http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163648327 : accessed 18 Oct 2015), The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser (NSW : 1871 - 1912).
(ii) MISSING FRIENDS. (1901, April 13). Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1869 - 1912), p. 6. Retrieved October 21, 2015, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207944213
(lll) Registry of Birth, Death and Marriages, Victoria, "Certificate of Marriage Walter Todman & Martha Ellis 16 January 1892 Reference# 345" (Original certificate the in family papers of Myrtle Sharp.)
