Charles Sydney Dunlop
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Excerpt from James Dunlop Family History
Family History
Charles Sydney Dunlop was born to Alexander Dunlop and Anne Readment (also known as Redman). Alexander and Anne emigrated from Scotland in 1862 aboard the ship Conway. In the passenger list they are recorded as DUNLOP Agnes (2) Alexander (23), occupation -weaver, Ann (24) James (0). As an elderly man James, who was a teacher, wrote a family history from where this info was gleaned. There is some information about the Conway's history and journey to Brisbane in 1862 that makes very interesting reading . https://donaldpfox.blogspot.com/2015/10/a-biography-of-clipper-ship-conway-1851.html There were no deaths on the voyage to Brisbane and everyone was in good health. The family moved to Sydney where Alexander became a policeman. Initially stationed on Goat Island out of Balmain , he was in charge of powder magazines. Alexander had two close brushes with death. Firstly when at Shellharbour he nearly drowned 'having vanished down into the sea' and was saved by his wife. Then he was thrown of his horse and expected to die but 'recovered in answer to many prayers said for him.'
Ann Readment must have been a strong woman. Firstly emigrating at age 24 with a toddler and an infant, travelling for 90 days on the Conway which was no cruise ship. Then she went onto have five children in Shellharbour, only two surviving. From James Dunlop's story, 'William, Thomas and Alexander were born. Also my sister Fanny and two stillborn boys. William died aged 2 of dysentery.' It is likely little Agnes too died also as there is no mention of her in James's story. Ann also saves her husband from drowning which seems astonishing. I picture her in all of her heavy skirts plunging into the water and pulling him out. In all likelihood, she had help as it is doubtful she could swim. Two more children were born in St Mary's near Penrith. Charles and Annie.
Charles Sydney Dunlop was born to Alexander Dunlop and Anne Readment (also known as Redman). Alexander and Anne emigrated from Scotland in 1862 aboard the ship Conway. In the passenger list they are recorded as DUNLOP Agnes (2) Alexander (23), occupation -weaver, Ann (24) James (0). As an elderly man James, who was a teacher, wrote a family history from where this info was gleaned. There is some information about the Conway's history and journey to Brisbane in 1862 that makes very interesting reading . https://donaldpfox.blogspot.com/2015/10/a-biography-of-clipper-ship-conway-1851.html There were no deaths on the voyage to Brisbane and everyone was in good health. The family moved to Sydney where Alexander became a policeman. Initially stationed on Goat Island out of Balmain , he was in charge of powder magazines. Alexander had two close brushes with death. Firstly when at Shellharbour he nearly drowned 'having vanished down into the sea' and was saved by his wife. Then he was thrown of his horse and expected to die but 'recovered in answer to many prayers said for him.'
Ann Readment must have been a strong woman. Firstly emigrating at age 24 with a toddler and an infant, travelling for 90 days on the Conway which was no cruise ship. Then she went onto have five children in Shellharbour, only two surviving. From James Dunlop's story, 'William, Thomas and Alexander were born. Also my sister Fanny and two stillborn boys. William died aged 2 of dysentery.' It is likely little Agnes too died also as there is no mention of her in James's story. Ann also saves her husband from drowning which seems astonishing. I picture her in all of her heavy skirts plunging into the water and pulling him out. In all likelihood, she had help as it is doubtful she could swim. Two more children were born in St Mary's near Penrith. Charles and Annie.
CHARLES SYDNEY DUNLOP
Charles became a teacher and in 1903 married FLORENCE VICTORIA PEARD. See her page for more details of their family life. He had a varied teaching career and was transferred many times (as was the system then). At some point he was the Headmaster of Newington College which was our father, Ian Barker's high school. It was a Wesleyan Methodist school so that's probably why he went there but his mother Norma, probably knew its reputation from her own father.
For a little bit of scandal about Charles read the newspaper article to the right.
After Florence died Charles married Etta McDonald the following year; It is likely they met in the Presbyterian church where she was secretary of the Women's Guild and he was Church secretary She had two daughters, Joy and Ann. Below are two notices regarding the wedding. Note: Norma and Ruth Dunlop were the train bearers. There is no mention of Douglas being there.
Charles became a teacher and in 1903 married FLORENCE VICTORIA PEARD. See her page for more details of their family life. He had a varied teaching career and was transferred many times (as was the system then). At some point he was the Headmaster of Newington College which was our father, Ian Barker's high school. It was a Wesleyan Methodist school so that's probably why he went there but his mother Norma, probably knew its reputation from her own father.
For a little bit of scandal about Charles read the newspaper article to the right.
After Florence died Charles married Etta McDonald the following year; It is likely they met in the Presbyterian church where she was secretary of the Women's Guild and he was Church secretary She had two daughters, Joy and Ann. Below are two notices regarding the wedding. Note: Norma and Ruth Dunlop were the train bearers. There is no mention of Douglas being there.
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Charles didn't have a long marriage with Etta as he died in 1933. He was on his way to school and stopped to post a letter. He died of a heart attack. Maybe all the excitement of a new marriage were too much for his ticker! Below is an article regarding his death, an obituary and his funeral notice.
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