Historical information

The Poynton family were a well known Methodist and fruit growing family in Buninyong from the late 19th century.

Significance

The Poynton family were established in the late 19th century in Buninyong and played a prominent role in the Methodist Church and descendants of the family continued as primary producers in the district well into the 20th century

Physical description

A black and white photograph of the Poynton Family outside "Systonlea" corner of Warrenheip and Somerville Streets Buninyong circa1896

Inscriptions & markings

"Systonlea". Buninyong. Raechel, John Sr. Martha, Emma, John, Emma, Silas 1896 Poynton Family