The Plenty River Pioneer Children's Cemetery contains unmarked graves of children from the Whatmough and Partington families who died between 1848 and 1860.The cemetery's significance lies in its connection with two of Greensborough's pioneer families. 4 pages, text and photographs.plenty river pioneer childrens cemetery, anne paul, partington, whatmough

Rural scene with children identified as Lorna Weaver, William and Annie May Partington with baby Jack, Alan Partington and Nancy Weaver. The Weavers were friends of the Partington family. Alan's father, William Partington, can be seen in the left background, with Alan Partington centre foreground.The Partington family were Greensborough pioneers. Descendents still live in the area.Copy of sepia photograph of children and cows.alan partington, lorna weaver, nancy weaver, william partington

Martha Roberts married Peter Ruston.In this article a descendent relates information handed down through the family.Martha and Peter Ruston are connected to the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.Copy of Ancestry.com article and portrait.Handwritten on photos "Faye is great grand daughter to Martha and Peter"martha roberts, peter rustin, martha rustin, peter ruston, partington

David Medhurst was a Greensborough pioneer. His daughter Ivy tells of his relationship with the Methodist Church. This story was transcribed from the original handwritten text.A family story of David Medhurst.3 pages text.david medhurst, ivy medhurst

Photograph of descendants of the Whatmough family. The Whatmoughs settled and farmed along the Plenty River in Greensborough. Pictured are Denise Anderson and sister Barbara, Steve Whatmough, Faye Fort (nee Partington) and Brian Poulter. Photograph taken at the unveiling of a plaque at the site of "Happy Hollow".Digital copy of colour photograph.happy hollow, poulter, partington, whatmough

Lindsay Black attended Greensborough State School and later married Hazel Stafford. The Black family were landowners in Watsonia, from Grimshaw Street to Lambourn Road.Watsonia pioneer family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.lindsay black., watsonia

Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1857 and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.charles partington, partington family

Photograph of Ellen Partington (nee Whatmough). She and husband Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1857 and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.Pioneer Greensborough familyDigital copy of black and white studio photograph.charles partington, ellen partington, ellen whatmough

Photograph of Ellen Partington (nee Whatmough). She and husband Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1857 and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.ellen partington, ellenwhatmough, charles partington

Portraits of James Partington cropped from family photograph. Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1857 and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough. A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of cropped sections of black and white studio photograph.james partington, charles partington

William (Bill) Poulter, a member of the Poulter family of Greensborough.Greensborough pioneer familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.william poulter

Studio portrait of 5078 Private (Pte) James William Poulter, 22nd Battalion. A driver from Greensborough, Vic prior to enlistment, Pte Poulter embarked with the 13th Reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Ayrshire on 3 July 1916. After being twice wounded in action, he was killed in action on 4 October 1918, aged 19 and was buried in the Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gouy, FranceGreensborough pioneer familyDigital copy of black and white studio photograph.james william poulter

Photograph of Joseph Poulter, a descendant of William Poulter and his wife Mary who arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853.Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white photograph.poulter family, joseph poulter

Photograph of Mary Alice Poulter (nee Dalrymple), wife of William Poulter Junior. Both born in Greensborough. William's parents William Poulter and his wife Mary arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853. Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white photograph.mary alice poulter, mary alice dalrymple, poulter family

Mary Poulter and sons in Greensborough. The boys could be William (b1865) and Arthur (b1867). Mary appears to be in mourning, her husband William died in 1888. William Poulter and his wife Mary arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853. Descendants of the family still live in the area. The house was known as Bonnie Vale and located roughly in the middle of what is now Poulter Reserve.Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white photograph.mary poulter, poulter family, bonnie vale, poulter reserve

Photograph of Nellie (Ellen) Poulter. William Poulter and his wife Mary arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853. Descendants of the family still live in the area. Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white photograph.ellen poulter, poulter family

Photograph of Ruby Olive Poulter, a descendant of William Poulter and his wife Mary, who arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853. Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white photograph.ruby poulter, poulter family

Photograph of Syd Poulter. a descendant of William Poulter and his wife Mary, who arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853. Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.syd poulter, poulter family

Photograph of William Poulter, a descendant of William Poulter and his wife Mary, who arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853. Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white photograph.william poulter, poulter family

Copy of sketch of William Poulter's property "Bonnie Vale". William Poulter and his wife Mary arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853, constructing "Bonnie Vale" soon after their arrival. The old house was completely destroyed by fire circa 1960. Bonnie Vale, if existent in modern times would have been found in south eastern centre of Poulter Reserve, over the Plenty River is the house property known as 'Blackjack' on 59 Hume Street.Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white sketch.

Photograph of William (Bill) Poulter, a descendant of William Poulter and his wife Mary who arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853. Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white photograph.bill poulter, william poulter, poulter family

Photograph of the "Whatmough Jug". Mr Robert Whatmough operated an orchard and commercial nursery on the property 'Willis Vale' at Greensborough and was related to Charles Partington by marriage. [Photo taken late 20th Century]The Whatmough family were Greensborough pioneers. Descendants still live locally.Digital copy of colour photograph.whatmough jug, whatmough family

Photograph of the horse "Cock Robin" owned by Robert Whatmough. Mr Robert Whatmough operated an orchard and commercial nursery on the property 'Willis Vale' at Greensborough and was related to Charles Partington by marriage. [Reference: The Argus - Wednesday 9 January 1850 Page 4... The River Plenty Races. – These races came off yesterday. The Plough Inn Cup of £25 was won by Mr. Beale’s Wallaby, beating three others. A pony race was won by Mr. Whatmough’s Cock Robin. A purse of £10 was won by Mr. Haye’s Gazelle.] The Whatmough family were Greensborough pioneersDigital copy of colour photograph.Photograph has printed caption: Celebrated Cock Robin aged 30 years. The property of Mr Robert Whatmough, Greensborough River Plenty. Date is illegible.cock robin, robert whatmough

Two photographs of a Church Street Greensborough property owned by Trevor Partington. This property was acquired during the construction of Greensborough Plaza and is now the site of the Church Street car park. (Copied 31/10/2011)The Partington family are Greensborough pioneers.Digital copy of 2 colour photographs.church street, trevor partington

Photograph of four generations of the Medhurst - Partington family (l-r) Alan Partington, Elinor Partington (infant), seated David Medhurst and Annie May Partington (nee Medhurst).Continuing generations of Greensborough pioneer families.Digital copy of black and white photograph.alan partington, elinor partington, david medhurst, annie may partington, annie may medhurst

Born 1827 in Rochdale England, Ellen was a daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Whatmough. She married Charles Partington and they migrated to Australia in 1857, living at Point Lookout, the Watsonia Toll Gates and Willis Vale. Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of bereavement card.ellen partington, ellen whatmough, bereavement cards

Peter Ruston came to Australia in 1850. He worked as a carter, carting flour from the mill on the Plenty River near Janefield to the Greensborough area. He was one of the first bakers in the area. He married Martha Roberts in 1858. Peter and Martha's daughter, also Martha, married David Medhurst.Connections to pioneer families.Digital copy of black and white bereavement card.peter ruston, peter rustin

Robert Partington died shortly after the family arrived in Australia in 1857. Parents Charles Partington and Ellen (nee Whatmough) settled in Greensborough. Robert is buried with his Whatmough cousins in the Pioneer Children's Cemetery, Greensborough. A photo was taken of Robert on 31/1/1857, the day before he died. [Robert PARTINGTON b. Sep 1855, Lancashire, England d. 01 Feb 1857, Greensborough].Digital copy of black and white bereavement card.robert partington, pioneer childrens cemetery, charles partington, ellen whatmough

Photograph of a portrait of Edward Theodore Flintoff and his grave. The Flintoff family came to Greensborough circa 1841. They owned, farmed and leased land north of the present Civic Drive. Edward died on 14/06/1899. A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of colour photographs.flintoff family, edward theodore flintoff