Henry Sheens1
M, #22, b. 30 November 1844, d. 6 July 1921
| Father | Samuel Sheens1 b. 4 Jun 1809, d. 7 Mar 1847 |
| Mother | Jemima Lingard1 b. 24 May 1812, d. 1 Dec 1892 |
| Charts | Ancestors of Timothy George Sheens (paper trail) |
| Last Edited | 1 Aug 2021 |
| Baptism* | 30 November 1844 | St James, Louth, Lincolnshire, England; Henry son of Samuel & Jemima Sheens, Louth, Shipwright2 |
| Death of Father | 7 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 1851 | 30 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) Article | 12 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* | 14 June 1871 | Residence of Samuel Byrnes, Castlereagh, NSW; Groom: Henry Sheens (his mark) Status: Bachelor Place of Birth: Not stated Occupation: Labourer Age: Not stated Usual Residence: Castlereagh Father: Not stated Occupation: Not stated Mother: Not stated Bride: Emma Byrnes Status: Spinster Place of Birth: Not stated Occupation: Not stated Age: Not stated Usual Residence: Castlereagh Father: Not stated Occupation: Not stated Mother: Not stated Date of Marriage: 14 Jun 1871 Place of Marriage: The residence of Mr Samuel Byrnes, Castlereagh NSW Religion: Wesleyan Witnesses: Alfred Byrnes, Kate Byrnes (her mark) Minister: James Somerville;Bride=Emma Byrnes7 |
| Birth of Son | 15 September 1871 | Castlereagh, NSW; Name: George Sheens Sex of Child: Male Date of Birth: 15 Sep 1871 Place of Birth: Castlereagh NSW Father: Henry Sheens Occupation: Laborer Birthplace: England Age: 24 Date of Marriage: 14 Jun 1871 Place of Marriage: Castlereagh Mother: Emma Byrnes Birthplace: New South Wales Age: 21 Previous Issue: Informant: Henry Sheens (his mark), father, Castlereagh; Witness: J K Cleeve Jr Present at Birth: Elizabeth Colless, Eliza Byrnes Registered: 1 Nov 1871 – Penrith;Principal=George Sheens8 |
| Birth of Son | 13 May 1873 | Castlereagh, NSW; Name: Samuel Sheens Sex of Child: Male Date of Birth: 31st May 1873 Place of Birth: Castlereagh Father: Henry Sheens Occupation: Farmer Birthplace: England Age: 27 Date of Marriage: 14th June 1872 Place of Marriage: Castlereagh Previous Issue: 1 Boy living Mother: Emma formerly Byrnes Birthplace: Castlereagh Age: 22 Informant: Henry Sheens (his mark), father, Castlreagh Witness: Mrs Collits, Mrs Byrnes;Principal=Samuel Sheens9,10 |
| Birth of Son | 21 November 1874 | Castlereagh, NSW; Name: Arthur Sheens Sex of Child: Male Date of Birth: 21st November 1874 Place of Birth: Castlereagh Father: Henry Sheens Occupation: Farmer Birthplace: England Age: 30 Date of Marriage: 1871 Place of Marriage: Castlereagh Previous Issue: 2 Boys living Mother: Emma formerly Byrnes Birthplace: Castlereagh Age: 24 Informant: Henry Sheens (his mark), father, Castlreagh Witness: Lydia Lees, Mrs Byrnes;Principal=Arthur Sheens11,12 |
| Birth of Son | 28 August 1876 | Castlereagh, NSW; Name: Peter Sheens Sex of Child: Male Date of Birth: 28th August 1876 Place of Birth: Castlereagh Father: Henry Sheens Occupation: Farmer Birthplace: England Age: 29 Date of Marriage: 1871 Place of Marriage: Castlereagh Previous Issue: 3 Boys living Mother: Emma formerly Byrnes Birthplace: Castlereagh Age: 26 Informant: Henry Sheens (his mark), father, Castlreagh Witness: Elizabeth Lees;Principal=Peter Sheens13,14 |
| Birth of Son | 4 May 1878 | Castlereagh, NSW; Name: John Sheen Sex of Child: Male Date of Birth: 4th May 1878 Place of Birth: Castlereagh Father: Henry Sheens Occupation: Farmer Birthplace: England Age: 33 Date of Marriage: 1871 Place of Marriage: Castlereagh Previous Issue: 4 Boys living Mother: Emma formerly Byrnes Birthplace: Castlereagh Age: 27 Informant: Henry Sheen (his mark), father, Castlreagh Witness: Mrs Byrnes;Principal=John Sheens15,16 |
| Birth of Son | 7 February 1880 | Castlereagh, NSW; Name: Henry Sheens Sex of Child: Male Date of Birth: 7th February 1880 Place of Birth: Castlereagh Father: Henry Sheens Occupation: Farmer Birthplace: England Age: 36 Date of Marriage: 14th June 1871 Place of Marriage: Castlereagh Previous Issue: 5 Boys living Mother: Emma formerly Byrnes Birthplace: Castlereagh Age: 30 Informant: Henry Sheens (his mark), father, Castlreagh Witness: Eliza Byrnes;Principal=Henry Sheens17,18 |
| Birth of Daughter | 6 May 1882 | Castlereagh, NSW; Name: Isabella May Sheens Sex of Child: Female Date of Birth: 6th May 1882 Place of Birth: Castlereagh Father: Henry Sheens Occupation: Farmer Birthplace: England Age: 37 Date of Marriage: 14th June 1871 Place of Marriage: Castlereagh Previous Issue: 6 Boys living Mother: Emma formerly Byrnes Birthplace: Castlereagh Age: 31 Informant: Henry Sheens (his mark), father, Penrith Witness: Elizabeth Adams;Principal=Isabella May Sheens19,20 |
| Birth of Daughter | 27 April 1884 | Castlereagh, NSW;Principal=Eliza Jemima Sheens21 |
| Birth of Son | 15 November 1886 | Castlereagh, NSW;Principal=Allen Sheens22 |
| Birth of Son | 6 May 1888 | Castlereagh, NSW;Principal=James Sheens23 |
| Birth of Son | 2 January 1890 | Castlereagh, NSW;Principal=Alfred Sheens24 |
| Birth of Daughter | 23 April 1892 | Castlereagh, NSW;Principal=Edith Maria Sheens25,1 |
| Death of Mother | 1 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 Beedall26 |
| Birth of Son | 31 August 1895 | Castlereagh, NSW;Principal=Robert Sheens27 |
| Article | 5 February 1898 | "The Nepean Times", Penrith, NSW; Saturday, February 5, 1898 Municlpal Elections. NOMINATION DAY. PENRITH. Some twenty or thirty people assembled at the Council Chambers, Penrith, on Tuesday last a little before 12 o'clock, for the purpose of watching the proceedings there, that day being Municipal nomination. The Mayor, Ald W C Fulton (Returning Officer), Ald Stewart, Reid, Vine, Player, Haynes, Hendren, Vallanco and Sheens were also present. Precisely at 12 o'clock the Mayor read the advertisement stating that a nomination would take place that day, and then read the list of candidates and auditors and their nominators, as follow :— FOR ALDERMEN : South Ward—Alfred V. Reid, baker, High-street, Penrith ; nominated by F H Judges, George Nash, sen., William Dent, Louis Judges. As there was only one nomination in this Ward, the Mayor declared Alfred V Reid duly elected. North Ward—Edward Edmund Newton Haynes; nominated, by Arthur Judges, R D Graham, J R Woodland, and others. Thomas Dobson ; nominated by P Redden, F Horstmaun, R Foat, J Hollier. Ald Sheens said he had not a big speech to make. He had done his best for Castlereagh Ward. He had tried to get some work done, but the council had not any money, and there was a great deal of opposition. Mr Randall said he had heard a rumor that morning that the candidate's only reason for coming forward was to contest the Mayoral chair—was it a fact ? Ald Sheens said no, he would not have it if they gave it to him. Mr W H Dukes said he was like Mr Dobson, a colt in the field. His object in coming forward was because some of the ratepayers of Castlereagh Ward had told him Ald Sheens had not treated them right. He had not anything to say against Ald Sheens. If he had done his duty to the Ward he would like to see him elected, but if not then he would ask them to vote for him. If elected, he would not advocate any principle, but would do anything that was fair and above board.28 |
| Article | 10 February 1898 | "The Nepean Times", Penrith, NSW; Municipal Elections. PENRITH. The polling for North and Castlereagh Wards took place on Saturday last, the polling booths be [sic] at the Council Chambers, and Mr B Reece's residence, Castlereagh. There was more excitement at both places, especially at Penrith, during the afternoon, than there has been for many years. The two candidates appeared to be on the best of terms, exchanging good-natured chaff with one another all through the day. The Mayor (Ald W C Fulton) acted as Returning Officer. There was a fair muster at the official declaration at 6 o'clock, and when the Returning Officer announced the state of the poll, great surprise was felt. Following are the results :— NORTH WARD. T. M. Dobson … … … … 85 E. E. N. Haynes … … … 84 Informal … … … 2 Mr Dobson thus being elected as Alderman for that Ward. CASTLEREAGH WARD. W.H.Dukes ... ... ... 35 H. Sheens ... ... ... 23 Mr Dukes was declared duly elected. Mr Dobson returned thanks, and said that, although only a beginner, he would do his best for the Municipality. Mr Haynes followed, and made an assertion that he had been thrown out by some underhand engineering, and went on to explain how this occurred. He thanked all those who had voted for him. Mr Dukes, after thanking the ratepayers of Castlereagh Ward for putting him in, spoke in a similar strain to what he did on Nomination Day, saying he would go on in a straight manner. Mr Sheens duly thanked those who had plumped for him, and said the Opposition was too strong against him. Mr Dobson proposed a vote of thanks to the Returning Officer for the impartial way in which he had carried out the election. Mr Dukes seconded, and after this had been carried by the voices, cheers were given for the Queen.29 |
| Article | 29 April 1905 | "The Nepean Times", Penrith, NSW; Accidents AT CASTLEREAGH. Owing to an accident to Rev J Beale's sulky on sunday night last, ex Alderman Sheens was knocked down, rendered unconscious and has been laid aside for some days. He had a slight ooncussion of the brain and has a lovely pair of black eyes.30 |
| Death of Son | 28 December 1906 | Nepean Cottage Hospital, Penrith, NSW; Name: Henry Sheens Date of Death: 28 Dec 1906 Place of Death: Nepean Cottage Hospital, Penrith NSW Occupation: Storekeeper Sex: Male Age: 26 Conjugal Status: Place of Birth: Castlereagh NSW Time in Aust Colonies: Father: Henry Sheens Occupation: Farmer Mother: Emma Byrnes Place of Marriage: Not married Age at Marriage: Name of Spouse: Children of Marriage: Informant: H Sheens, father, Castlereagh Cause of Death: 1. Pulmonary Phthisis 2. Meningitis Length of Illness: 1. 12 months 2. 1 week Medical Attendant: C B Pym Date last seen: 28 Dec 1906 Date of Burial: 29 Dec 1906 Place of Burial: Methodist Cemetery Castlereagh Minister & Religion: F E Fletcher, Methodist Undertaker: J Price and Son Witnesses: Thos Plunkett, Athol Plunkett;Principal=Henry Sheens31 |
| Death of Daughter | 22 February 1908 | Castlereagh, NSW;Principal=Edith Maria Sheens32,1 |
| Death of Son | 15 February 1911 | Nepean River, Castlereagh, NSW;Principal=Samuel Sheens33,1 |
| Death* | 6 July 1921 | Castlereagh, NSW; Name: Henry Sheens Date of Death: 6 Jul 1921 Place of Death: Castlereagh, Municipality of Castlereagh NSW Occupation: Farmer Sex: Male Age: 76 Conjugal Status: Place of Birth: Louth, Lincolnshire England Time in Aust Colonies: About 72 years in NSW Father: Samuel Sheens Occupation: Shipwright Mother: Jemima Lingard Place of Marriage: Castlereagh NSW Age at Marriage: 25 Name of Spouse: Emma Byrnes Children of Marriage: George 49, Arthur 47, Peter 45, John 43, Isabel M 39, Eliza J 37, Allan 35, James 33, Alfred 31, Robert 25 living; 2 males, 1 female deceased Informant: James Sheens, son, Castlereagh Cause of Death: 1. Arterio Sclerosis 2. Chronic Parenchymatous Nephritis Length of Illness: 2. 12 months Medical Attendant: F C Higgins Date last seen: 28 Jun 1921 Date of Burial: 7 Jul 1921 Place of Burial: Methodist Cemetery Castlereagh Minister & Religion: S C Roberts, Methodist Undertaker: John Price and Son Witnesses: A E Elkington, George Clarke34 |
| Article* | 16 July 1921 | "Nepean Times", Penrith, NSW; Death of Mr. Henry Sheens. Mr. Henry Sheens, an old resident of Castlereagh, passed away at his home on Wednesday of last month, at the age of 76 years. Deceased was a native of Lancashire, and came to Australia with his parents when four years of age. The family went to Windsor, and continued there until deceased was ten years of age, when they went to Castlereagh, and he lived on the farm for the remainded [sic] of his days. Mr. Sheens was a man of fine character and amiable disposition. He was always ready to do a good turn or to help a fellow citizen in trouble, and there are many folk in Castlereagh who will deeply mourn his death. He took an active part in the Castlereagh Methodist Church, being for many years a member of the Sunday School committee. His widow was a daughter of the late Mr. Samuel Byrnes, of lemongrove. He is also survived by the following sons and daughters: George (Penrith), Arthur (Emu Plains), Peter (New Zealand), Jack (Queensland), Mrs. Geo. Willett (Lambridge), Mrs. Stanton (Redfern), Allen (Blacktown), James (Castlereagh), Alfred (New Zealand), and Robert (Castlreagh). Two sons (Samuel and Harry), and one daughter (Edie) pre-deceased him. There are twelve grand-children. The funeral took place on Thursday, 7th inst., and was very largely attended, the children of Castlereagh school walking in front of the hearse. The remains were laid to rest in the Methodist Cemetery, Castlereagh, Rev. S. C. Roberts, assisted by Adjutabt McConnell (Salvation Army), conducted the service.35 |
| Headstone* | Methodist Cemetery, Castlereagh, NSW; In Loving Memory of Samuel Sheens Died 15th Feby 1911 Aged 37 years Also Henry Sheens Died 28th Dec 1906 Aged 25 years Also Edith Sheens Died 22nd Feby 1908 Aged 15 years At Rest Also Henry Sheens Died 6th July 1921 Aged 76 years Also Emma Sheens Died 26th Dec 1927 Aged 76 years Also Robert Sheens Died 19th Dec 1942 Aged 47 years ;Principal=Emma Byrnes36  Headstone Samuel, Henry, Edith, Henry, Emma, Robert Sheens |
Family | Emma Byrnes b. 25 Sep 1849, d. 26 Dec 1927 | |
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Citations
- [S36] Maria Quigley Sheens - Our Family Tree.
- [S81] Microfilm Baptism, Louth, Lincolnshire, 1861-1943, 1541998.
- [S112] Copy death certificate of Samuel Sheens, 7 Mar 1847.
- [S39] England Census 1851 for Keddington, Lincolnshire (online image) "Class: HO107; Piece: 2111; Folio: 623; Page: 13; GSU roll: 87740."
- [S8] Assisted immigrants to New South Wales 1838-96 ("Agent's Immigrant Lists"), "Beejapore 1853."
- [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au.
- [S109] NSW Marriage Transcript (Marilyn Rowan), 3287/1871 Henry Sheene & Emma Byrnes.
- [S110] NSW Birth Transcript (Marilyn Rowan), 16171/1871 George Sheen.
- [S41] NSW Wesleyan Baptism Registers, 1788-1855 ",17076/1873 Samuel Sheens."
- [S111] NSW Birth Certificate, 17076/1873 Samuel Sheens.
- [S41] NSW Wesleyan Baptism Registers, 1788-1855 ",17730/1874 Arthur Sheens."
- [S111] NSW Birth Certificate, 17730/1874 Arthur Sheens.
- [S41] NSW Wesleyan Baptism Registers, 1788-1855 ",18734/1876 Peter Sheens."
- [S111] NSW Birth Certificate, 18734/1876 Peter Sheens.
- [S41] NSW Wesleyan Baptism Registers, 1788-1855 ",20436/1878 John Sheen."
- [S111] NSW Birth Certificate, 20436/1878 John Sheen.
- [S41] NSW Wesleyan Baptism Registers, 1788-1855 ",22492/1880 Henry Sheens."
- [S111] NSW Birth Certificate, 22492/1880 Henry Sheens.
- [S41] NSW Wesleyan Baptism Registers, 1788-1855 ",23892/1882 Isabella M Sheens."
- [S111] NSW Birth Certificate, 23892/1882 Isabella M Sheens.
- [S41] NSW Wesleyan Baptism Registers, 1788-1855 ",27481/1884 Eliza Jemima Sheens."
- [S41] NSW Wesleyan Baptism Registers, 1788-1855 ",29191/1886 Allan Sheans."
- [S41] NSW Wesleyan Baptism Registers, 1788-1855 ",30559/1888 James Sheens."
- [S41] NSW Wesleyan Baptism Registers, 1788-1855 ",28250/1890 Alfred Sheens."
- [S13] NSW Birth Index, 29143/1892 Edith M Sheens.
- [S107] NSW Death Transcript (Marilyn Rowan), 14065/1892 Jemima Bedall.
- [S41] NSW Wesleyan Baptism Registers, 1788-1855 ",35660/1895 Robert Skeens."
- [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Nepean Times, Saturday, February 5, 1898.
- [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Nepean Times, Thursday, February 10, 1898.
- [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Nepean Times, Saturday, April 29, 1905.
- [S107] NSW Death Transcript (Marilyn Rowan), 13933/1906 Henry Sheens.
- [S11] NSW Death Index, 2856/1908 Edith M Sheens.
- [S11] NSW Death Index, 2906/1911 Samuel Sheens.
- [S107] NSW Death Transcript (Marilyn Rowan), 14648/1921 Henry Sheens.
- [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Nepean Times, Saturday, July 16, 1921.
- [S175] Monumental inscription Castlereagh Methodist Cemetery (Old Castlereagh Road, Castlereagh).
- [S41] NSW Wesleyan Baptism Registers, 1788-1855 ",29143/1892 Edith M Sheens."