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<u><b>David Wooster and the Possible Link to the GWT</b></u>		David Wooster and the Possible Link to the GWT
The original burial site was at Fish Point Cemetery. The gravestone was moved to Brown’s Cemetery where the inscription is: Born in Chester, England / Feb 22, 1732 / Died Aug 28, 1808 / Ae 76 y'rs 6 m's 6 d's 1,2 .

Extensive research by Simon Neal 3 into the archives in Chester would suggest that Chester is an unlikely birthplace for David, since there don’t appear to be any families in Chester at that time with the name Wooster (or variants).

In From Mayflower to Maine 2 it is claimed that “David came to America in 1744”, a fact which seems to be widely accepted. This would have made him twelve years old, and various stories on Ancestry suggest he travelled with an Uncle.

One possibility is that he is this David Wooster on the GWT and was born in High Wycombe (known as Chepping Wycombe at the time) as the youngest child of John Wooster and Elizabeth Elkington. If this is the case, then he was baptised on 4 Sep 1735 at All Saints, High Wycombe 4, almost certainly making him younger than twelve when he emigrated, in fact more like nine.

Support for this theory comes from the fact that David does not appear on any more records in England and Simon Neal 3 has located the will of his older brother William, in which, he mentions all his other surviving siblings apart from David. It would also appear that David may have been orphaned in 1744 when his mother died. There are two burials of a John Woster, one in 1740 and one in 1746 5.

In conclusion there are many possibilities:

A. That the name Wooster is either mis-transcribed or made up, for whatever reason.

B. That he is David Wooster of Chester and that he comes from a family of as yet undiscovered Woosters, the records having not survived. Unlikely, given the extensive nature of Simon’s research.

C. That his DOB is correct, but he or his uncle have got his birth place wrong e.g. mis-transcribed, misquoted etc.

D. That he is the David Wooster on the GWT and his DOB and birthplace are wrong.

References
1. Find a Grave
2. From Mayflower to Maine by Alice Kay Smith (1994). Full Story
3. Ancestry
4. Bucks FHS Baptisms
5. Bucks FHS Burials

  
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Abraham Wooster Convicted of Sheep Stealing (1842)		Abraham Wooster Convicted of Sheep Stealing (1842)
Abraham Wooster convicted of sheep stealing at Aylesbury and sentenced to transportation. 		Owner of original: Aylesbury Calendar of Prisoners
  
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Abraham Wooster Jailed (1838)		Abraham Wooster Jailed (1838)
Abraham Wooster sent to house of correction in 1838 for theft of bacon and bread 		Owner of original: Aylesbury Calendar of Prisoners
  
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Abraham Wooster Transported		Abraham Wooster Transported
Abraham Wooster in the Aylesbury Calendar of Prisoners for sheep stealing in 1842 and sentenced to 15 years transportation. 		Owner of original: Aylesbury Calendar of Prisoners
  
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Ada Wooster Drunk in Charge of a Baby		Ada Wooster Drunk in Charge of a Baby
Ada Wooster (nee Hurry) fined 10s in 1910 for being drunk in charge of a pram with her baby Florence in it. 		Owner of original: Hanwell Gazette and Brentford Observer
Date: Saturday 19 March 1910. Page 6
  
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Adolphus and Millicent Brandon (nee Gilbert)		Adolphus and Millicent Brandon (nee Gilbert)
From Rev. Brian Brandon

Adolphus, (Dol), was born on the 16th of January, 1874 at Plaistow, near London, the 7th child of Richard and Lucy Brandon, and was just seven years old when his family came out to New Zealand. At first Dol was a milk vendor, then purchased a farm at Hauturu before he was married.

Millicent Mary Gilbert was born on the 15th of August 1881, in New Plymouth, the daughter of Edward and Lydia Gilbert. Millicent had attended Wanganui Girls College, then worked for her father at Gilbert's music shop until the time of her marriage. She was an accomplished pianist and vocalist.

They were married on the 15th of July, 1909 in St. Lawrence's Church, Wanganui. After their marriage they travelled by train to Otorohanga and then on horse-back into the valley. Millicent came to Wanganui for the birth of each of her four children and they were all christened at Christ Church Anglican church before being taken back to Hauturu.

Dol had to break in the farm on his own. He milked cows at Hauturu by hand, and the cream was taken to Awaroa twice a week. He had some of the best stock around by running hoggets on burnt off land that had been over sown, but not applying fertiliser, the land went back. He was a very conscientious farmer. He was a man who was well liked by everyone. They called him `Dol' as a term of endearment.

Partly because Millicent thought the school so inadequate at Hauturu, she decided to move back to Wanganui in 1924. Gwen had already been brought to live with her grandmother Gilbert, and Marianne had gone to Gisborne to live with her Aunt Kit. She leased a small farm for 2 years at Aromoho, milking six cows and making butter to sell to the locals. During the time at Aramoho, the family attended St. Lawrence's Church, Millicent being a member of the choir.

Dol decided to stay on at the farm at Hauturu. He had borrowed money from a bank or solicitors and Bert was the guarantor. When the money was due to be paid back, Dol did not have it, and Bert had to pay the loan. This was of great concern to Dol, and he vowed not to give up the farm until he paid the money back. It was not until money from the estate of the Aunts in England came that he was able to do so, and he at the same time sold the farm.

During the time while Dol stayed on the farm at Hauturu, he came to Wanganui about every three months to spend 2 or 3 weeks with his family. Because he was living on his own he used to go to Herbert and Gertrude's home each Sunday to spend the day together. He loved a good apple pie which was the usual fare. He also came up some week-nights to play cards, usually `500'.

In 1926 she moved from the farm to buy a home at 110 Somme Parade (prior to WWI known as Riverbank Road). This was probably one of the houses that Herbert built as it was next door to the home of Lucy and Richard. To help with finances, Millicent taught the piano. After 1931, when her mother died, Millicent bought out the other members of her family's share of 16 Hipango Terrace, and lived there until their death.

It wasn't until 1953, when Adolphus was 72 years old that he sold the farm at Hauturu and came back to Wanganui. He was a very placid man who never got angry. He had a hobby of making ornaments in his workshop at home. He enjoyed very much the companionship of the members.

Dol was able to continue playing bowls until 3 months before his death aged 95, on 17 September, 1969. Millicent died 8 months before him on 11th January ,1969.
Owner of original: Rev. Brian Brandon
Date: 1995
  
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Alfred Forrester Wooster - Commission of the Peace		Alfred Forrester Wooster - Commission of the Peace
On 13 Nov 1914, Alfred was on a list of gentlemen appointed to the Commission of the Peace in New South Wales.
His appointment date was given as 25 June 1912 and his address as Eldrewin, Ray's Road, Epping 		Owner of original: Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001)
Date: 13 Nov 1914
  
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Alice Maud Convine (nee Worster)		Alice Maud Convine (nee Worster)
Article about Alice Maud Worster and her family 		Owner of original: HiddenCanberraWebs
  
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Alleged Bad Language		Alleged Bad Language
Henrietta Elizabeth Sivies (nee Wooster) in court as complainant against her step-brother James Larsen who was alleged to have used insulting language. Case dismissed. 		Owner of original: Williamstown Chronicle (Vic. : 1856 - 1954)
Date: Saturday 23 April 1904, page 2
  
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Alma Frances Worcester - Travel Summary		Alma Frances Worcester - Travel Summary
Alma travelled extensively and here is the list of known journeys, some of which are emigration and others probably just excursions.











Date Departure Arrival Date Destination Ship Address Last Residence Future Residence
29 Jul 1922* Shanghai San Francisco President Wilson Shanghai
** New York 29 Jun 1923 Plymouth Zeeland China England
2 Dec 1932 London Gibraltar Mantua 11 Bedford Place, London Other (British Empire) England
Shanghai 20 Jan 1933 London Ranpura 11 Bedford Place, London France England
11 Aug 1933 Southampton Gibraltar Sibajak 11 Bedford Place, London England England
Gibraltar 20 Jul 1934 London Rawalpindi 11 Bedford Place, London Gibraltar England
6 Sep 1934 Southampton 10 Sep 1934 New York Olympic Rembrandt Hotel, London England/Gibraltar USA
19 Apr 1939 Alexandria, Egypt 9 May 1939 New York President Garfield Cyprus
29 Dec 1948 Southampton New York De Grasse Kilpatrick, Upper Albert Rd, Glengeary, Dublin Other (USA?) USA
9 Dec 1950 London New York Flight BA507/182
11 Jul 1953 Naples, Italy 20 Jul 1953 New York Independence 925 Middlecreek Rd, Great Neek, New York

* Travelling with mother and brother
** Travelling with parents and brother
 Owner of original: UK Incoming and Outgoing, New York and San Francisco Incoming Passenger Lists
  
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Anna Mary Gardner Death Notice		Anna Mary Gardner Death Notice
Newspaper article about the death of Anna Mary Wooster nee Gardner 		Owner of original: Find A Grave
Date: Mar 1922
  
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Appointments and Public Speaking Competition		Appointments and Public Speaking Competition
Two of Henrietta's appointments during her career and the Public Speaking competition named after her. 		 
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Arthur Edward Wooster in Police Court		Arthur Edward Wooster in Police Court
Arthur Edward Wooster in Police court in 1925 after sleeping rough in a park 		Owner of original: Acton Gazette
Date: June/July 1925
  
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Arthur Walter Wooster Dies at Work		Arthur Walter Wooster Dies at Work
Report of Arthur Walter Wooster, Postmaster at Dunstable who died at work. 		Owner of original: Luton News and Bedfordshire Chronicle
Date: Thursday 07 September 1939. Page 5
  
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Arthur William Worster Found Guilty of Assault (1936)		Arthur William Worster Found Guilty of Assault (1936)
Arthur William Worster found guilty of assault and fined £4 in 1936 		Owner of original: Auckland Star
Date: 1936
  
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Arthur William Worster given Hard Labour for Receiving Stolen Goods (1943)		Arthur William Worster given Hard Labour for Receiving Stolen Goods (1943)
Arthur William Worster was given 2 months hard labour for receiving stolen goods 		Owner of original: Auckland Star
Date: 1943
  

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