Charles John Sheens1

M, #29, b. 11 June 1842, d. 22 July 1931
FatherSamuel Sheens1 b. 4 Jun 1809, d. 7 Mar 1847
MotherJemima Lingard1 b. 24 May 1812, d. 1 Dec 1892
Last Edited15 Mar 2015
Baptism*11 June 1842 St James, Louth, Lincolnshire, England;
Charles son of Samuel & Jemima Sheens, Louth, Shipwright2 
Death of Father7 March 1847 Louth, Lincolnshire, England;
Name: Samuel Sheens
When and where died: Seventh of March 1847 at Louth
Sex: Male
Age: 35 years
Cause of death: Consumption
Informant: John Norton present at the death, Upgate, Louth;Principal=Samuel Sheens3 
(Son-in-law) Census 185130 March 1851 Keddington, Lincolnshire, England;James Beedall, HD, M, 34, Farm Lab, Worcester Chaddesley Corbett
Jemima Beedall, WI, M, 37,, Lincolnshire Utterby
George Sheens, SL,, 15, Farm Lab, Lincolnshire Louth
Betsy Sheens, DL,, 14, At home, Lincolnshire Louth
Charles Sheens, SL,, 8, Scholar, Lincolnshire Louth
Henry Sheens, SL,, 6, Scholar, Lincolnshire Louth
Hannah Beedall, DA,, 2,, Lincolnshire Louth;Head of Household=James Beedall, Wife=Jemima Beedall4 
Immigration*6 January 1853 Port Jackson, NSW;
Beedall James, 36, Farm Laborer, Native place Swinfort Worcester, Parents Thomas & Hannah (both dead), Religion CofE, Both reads & writes, Relatives in the Colony None, Paid £7 for self & family
Beedall Jemima. 40, Native place Utterby Lincolnshire, Parents George & Elizabeth (both dead), Reads, Relatives in the Colony None
Sheens George (step-son), 17, Farm Laborer, Native place Louth Lincolnshire, Parents Samuel & Jemima (Father dead, Mother on board), Both reads & writes
Sheens Elizabeth (step-daughter), 15, Nursemaid, Native place Louth Lincolnshire, Parents Samuel & Jemima (Father dead, Mother on board), Reads
Sheens Charles (step-son), 11,, Native place Louth Lincolnshire, Parents Samuel & Jemima (Father dead, Mother on board), Reads
Sheens Henry (step-son), 7,, Native place Louth Lincolnshire, Parents Samuel & Jemima (Father dead, Mother on board), Reads
Beedall Hannah, 3,, Native place Louth Lincolnshire, Parents James & Jemima (on board), Neither reads or writes
Beedall Sarah, 1½,, Native place Keddington Louth Lincolnshire, Parents James & Jemima (on board), Neither reads or writes5
"Beejapore" 1853
(Witness) Article12 January 1853 "The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser", NSW;
The Beejapore has made the passage from Liverpool in 85 days – the shortest run on record – bringing 911 immigrants. Unfortunately 56 deaths have occurred from measles and fever, and one death took place only three days ago, there are between 30 and 40 cases of sickness now on board. – Herald, Jan. 7. – The Beejapore, Captain McLay whose arrival we reported yesterday, embarked 967 Government emigrants at Liverpool, of whom 342 were children. Of the adults, about one half are from the Isle of Skye, and about 200 are Paisley weavers. Fifty-six deaths occurred on the passage, of which 55 were children, principally from scarlet fever and measles, the other death was that of an adult from apoplexy. Eighty was the number of cases of measles which occurred on board, and 20 of scarlet fever. At the present time there are only 13 patients under the doctor’s hands, all children suffering from measles, but most of these are in an improving state. The fever first emanated from the depot at Plymouth, in which, unfortunately, the emigrants resided previous to their embarkation. It is supposed that the ship will be released from quarantine about the end of next week – Herald, Jan. 8.;Principal=James Beedall, Principal=Jemima Beedall6 
Marriage*11 January 1864 St Matthews Catholic Church, Windsor, NSW;
Groom: Charles Sheens (his mark)
Status: Bachelor
Place of Birth: England
Occupation: Carpenter
Age: 21
Present Residence: Windsor
Usual Residence: Windsor
Father: James Sheens
Occupation: Shipwright
Mother: Mary Ann (surname not stated)

Bride: Bridget Cavanaugh
Status: Spinster
Place of Birth: Pitt Town
Occupation: Wood Splitters daughter
Age: 21
Present Residence: Windsor
Usual Residence: Windsor
Father: John Cavanaugh
Occupation: Wood Splitter
Mother: Rose (surname not stated)

Date of Marriage: 11 Jan 1864
Place of Marriage: St Matthews Roman Catholic Church Windsor
Religion: Roman Catholic
Witnesses: John Cavanaugh (his mark), Mary Ann S**llmann
Minister: P Hallinan;Bride=Bridget Cavanaugh7,8 
Birth of Daughter13 April 1865 Windsor, NSW;Principal=Elizabeth Sheens9,1 
Birth of Son24 May 1867 McGraths Hill, NSW;Principal=John Charles Sheens10,1 
Birth of Daughter18 May 1872 McGraths Hill, NSW;Principal=Sarah Sheens11,1 
Birth of Son25 June 1874 McGraths Hill, NSW;Principal=Samuel James Sheens12,1 
Birth of Son31 December 1876 Windsor, NSW;Principal=George H Sheens13,1 
Death of Son31 December 1877 Windsor, NSW;Principal=George H Sheens14,1 
Birth of Son20 February 1881 Windsor, NSW;Principal=William Henry Sheens15,1 
Death of Mother1 December 1892 Pitt Town, NSW;
Name: Jemima Bedall
Date of Death: 1 Dec 1892
Place of Death: Pitt Town, Windsor NSW
Occupation: Widow
Sex: Female
Age: 85
Conjugal Status:
Place of Birth: Lincolnshire England
Time in Aust Colonies: 40 years in NSW

Father: Thomas Lingum
Occupation: Not known
Mother: Mary (maiden surname unknown)

Place of Marriage 1: Lincolnshire England
Age at Marriage 1: 21
Name of Spouse 1: Samuel Sheens
Children of Marriage 1: 3 males, 1 female living; 1 male deceased
Place of Marriage 2: Lincolnshire England
Age at Marriage 2: 38
Name of Spouse 2: James Bedall
Children of Marriage 2: 3 females living; 1 male deceased
Informant: (Signed) C Sheens, Macquarie Street Windsor, son of the deceased

Cause of Death: Chronic ulcer of the leg, senile debility
Length of Illness: 12 days
Medical Attendant: Dr C J Callaghan
Date last seen: 25 Nov 1892

Date of Burial: 3 Dec 1892
Place of Burial: Windsor
Minister & Religion: Rev Gerard D’Arcy Irvine, Church of England
Undertaker: John G Primrose (altered from Thomas Primrose)
Witnesses: Francis Simon, Thomas Thompson;Principal=Jemima Beedall16 
Article*3 June 1921 "Windsor and Richmond Gazette", NSW;
Mr. C. Sheens, of George- street, Windsor, has been suffering for some months, with a poisoned arm, caused by the bite of a fly. He has had intermittent trouble, and it is is, still far from well.17 
Death of Spouse12 July 1923 Windsor, NSW;
DEATH OF A WINDSOR PIONEER.
WINDSOR, Thursday.
An old resident of the Windsor district has died in the person ot Mrs. Sheens, wife of Mr. C. Sheens, builder and contractor, of Windsor. Born at Pitt Town 81 years ago, the late Mrs. Sheens has spent the whole of her life In the district. The funeral was well attended, the pall bearers being Messrs. Bruce Walker, M.L.A., Alderman William Ross, Mayor of Windsor, and Messrs. Clements and A. Gough. The late Mrs. Sheens left six children, 11 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.;Principal=Bridget Cavanaugh18 
Death of Son10 October 1929 North Sydney, NSW;
SHEENS.-October 10, 1929, at North Sydney, Samuel, beloved husband of Mary, also brother of Elizabeth Hawkins and Sarah Phillips, beloved son of Charles Sheens, aged 52. At rest.;Principal=Samuel James Sheens19,20 
Death*22 July 1931 108 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield, NSW;
Name: Charles Sheens
Date of Death: 22 Jul 1931
Place of Death: 108 Dalhousie Street Haberfiled, Municipality of Ashfield NSW
Occupation: Retired Builder and Contractor; Old Age Pensioner
Sex: Male
Age: 89
Conjugal Status:
Place of Birth: England
Time in Aust Colonies: 82 years in NSW

Father: Samuel Sheens
Occupation: Shipwright (altered from Tanner)
Mother: Jemima Lingard

Place of Marriage: Windsor NSW
Age at Marriage: 21
Name of Spouse: Bridget Cavanough
Children of Marriage: Elizabeth 66, John C 64, Sarah 59, William H 52 living; 2 males deceased
Informant: Sarah Phillips, daughter, 108 Dalhousie Street Haberfield

Cause of Death: Hypernephroma of the right kidney
Length of Illness:
Medical Attendant: W M A Fletcher
Date last seen: 21 Jul 1931

Date of Burial: 23 Jul 1931
Place of Burial: Roman Catholict Cemetery Windsor
Minister & Religion: A J Bradstreet, Roman Catholic
Undertaker: Wood Coffill Limited
Witnesses: E Fitzpatrick, T Caples

Alteration to Father's occupation was made by Sarah Phillips, Informant - S J Malloy, District Registrar, 2-11-31 (31/4556)21 
Obituary*7 August 1931 "Windsor and Richmond Gazette", NSW;
OBITUARY
MR. CHAS. SHEENS
MR. CHARLES SHEENS, who died at his daughter's residence, 180 Dalhousie street, Haberfield on the 23rd ultimo, was a resident of Windsor for 81 years. He arrived in this country with his parents in 1841. He was a builder and contractor by trade, and he built most of the public buildings in the Hawkesbury district. His wife pre-deceased him several years ago.
A large and representative gathering of relatives and old acquaintances attended the funeral on the 24th ultimo, including Mr. John O'Brien and Mr. Geo. Marsden. The chief mourners were his sister, Mrs. E. Miller, Messrs John and Harry Sheens (sons), Mrs. E. Hawkins and Mrs. S. Phillips (daughters), Mrs. B. Whatley and Mrs. D. Bliss (grand-daughters), Mr. Keith Sheens and Mr. Norman Sheens (grand-children).
The burial took place in the Roman Catholic cemetery, Windsor, Rev. Fr. Galvin performing the last sad rites.17 

Family

Bridget Cavanaugh d. 12 Jul 1923
Children

Citations

  1. [S36] Maria Quigley Sheens - Our Family Tree.
  2. [S81] Microfilm Baptism, Louth, Lincolnshire, 1861-1943, 1541998.
  3. [S112] Copy death certificate of Samuel Sheens, 7 Mar 1847.
  4. [S39] England Census 1851 for Keddington, Lincolnshire (online image) "Class: HO107; Piece: 2111; Folio: 623; Page: 13; GSU roll: 87740."
  5. [S8] Assisted immigrants to New South Wales 1838-96 ("Agent's Immigrant Lists"), "Beejapore 1853."
  6. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au.
  7. [S120] Microfilm Marriage, St Matthews Windsor, 1835-1892.
  8. [S12] NSW Marriage Index, Charles Sheens & Bridget Cavanaugh.
  9. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 16610/1865 Elizabeth Shean.
  10. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 17647/1867 John C Sheens.
  11. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 19367/1872 Sarah Sheens.
  12. [S12] NSW Marriage Index, 21246/1874 Samuel James Sheens.
  13. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 22702/1877 George H Sheens.
  14. [S11] NSW Death Index, 10337/1878 George Sheen.
  15. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 17865/1881 William Henry Sheens.
  16. [S107] NSW Death Transcript (Marilyn Rowan), 14065/1892 Jemima Bedall.
  17. [S343] Windsor and Richmond Gazette.
  18. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Sydney Morning Herald, Friday, July 20 1923.
  19. [S11] NSW Death Index, 20730/1929 Samuel J Sheens.
  20. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 12 October 1929.
  21. [S106] NSW Death Certificate, 11075/1931 Charles Sheens.
  22. [S12] NSW Marriage Index, 17647/1867 John C Sheens.
  23. [S12] NSW Marriage Index, 19367/1872 Sarah Sheens.