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  Henry Hopwood (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Henry Hopwood (born 1813 in Bolton, Lancashire) was an English convict who established the thriving river town of Echuca in Victoria, Australia.
Hopwood was arrested in 1834 for receiving stolen rolls of silk, and sentenced to 14 years' transportation to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania, a British colony in Australia).
Hopwood migrated to the fledging colony of Port Phillip (Melbourne) where he worked his way north to the Murray River in 1848.
www.danceage.com.cob-web.org:8888 /biography/sdmc_Henry_Hopwood   (407 words)

  
 Paf_22 - pafg03.htm - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
(Henry B. James) was born on 18 Feb 1830 in Athens, Menard County, Illinois.
(Henry B. James) was born in Jan 1835 in Menard County, Illinois.
His father, Rushton Hopwood was born in England, came to the United States and settled in Sangamon County, in 1859, he died in January 1870; his wife, Margaret Cock, was born in England.
www.suhler-thompson.com /paf_22/pafg03.htm   (2413 words)

  
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www.parishthethought.us /midBur1.doc   (7505 words)

  
 Hopwood, Henry (1813 - 1869) Biographical Entry - Australian Dictionary of Biography Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
HOPWOOD, HENRY (1813-1869), founder of Echuca, was born in Bolton, Lancashire, England, son of Henry Hopwood, manufacturer, and his wife Mary, née Kelly.
Randell demonstrated the navigability of the river, Hopwood sent his plans for a town to Lieutenant-Governor La Trobe and, perhaps with prior knowledge, leased a section of the Wharparilla run, newly gazetted as the site for a future town.
Hopwood's first wife died early in 1857, and in 1859 he married Charlotte Walters of Bendigo.
www.adb.online.anu.edu.au /biogs/A040476b.htm   (674 words)

  
 So much for a respectable history... :: ABC Central Victoria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Both were involved with burglaries; Hopwood was convicted for receiving a stolen bolt of silk, while Maiden's crime was to steal a pair of silver sugar-tongs worth nine shillings.
Hopwood quickly set himself up as a 'leading light' of the burgeoning community, at least partially by setting up a punt going across the river and winning a monopoly - and by being someone Helen calls an 'arrogant character'.
Helen says: "Hopwood could not see any need for it because he said he had a hand in all the things that were here, including the local paper and the schools, and the churches...and really, he did, too.
www.abc.net.au /centralvic/stories/s964215.htm   (430 words)

  
 Robyn's Relative Research - Person Page 95
Ann Hopwood was baptized on 8 November 1795 at Ickleton, Cambridgeshire, England.
Henry Hopwood was baptized on 22 July 1804 at Ickleton, Cambridgeshire, England.
Henry Twinn married Eliza Brazier, daughter of Thomas Brazier and Mary Newling, on 27 June 1851 at Duxford, Cambridgeshire, England.
www.robalsmith.id.au /dbase/p95.htm   (2309 words)

  
 Robyn's Relative Research - Person Page 94
Maria Hopwood was baptized on 28 October 1787 at Ickleton, Cambridgeshire, England.
She was the daughter of Thomas Hopwood and Grace Webb.
Richard Soole witnessed the marriage of John Newling and Maria Hopwood on 15 December 1809 at Ickleton, Cambridgeshire, England.
www.robalsmith.id.au /dbase/p94.htm   (1623 words)

  
 Key Pioneers: Henry Leonard
Henry Jeffrey[s], the then owner of Illilawa, actually brought down a team of bullocks, hitched them on to one of the verandah posts and pulled it out by the roots; thereby, I suppose, asserting his right to pull down all buildings erected on the run without his permission.
Henry LEONARD was part of a committee of prominent residents of the district to sink a well at Pine Ridge, 30 miles from Lang's Crossing-place on the road to Deniliquin, in an area known as Old Man Plain.
In 1870 Henry and Mary LEONARD relocated across the river to Echuca and purchased a two-storey brick residence in Crofton Street.
users.tpg.com.au /users/hayhist/HenryLEONARD.html   (2188 words)

  
 Henry Hopwood
Henry Hopwood was one of the many colourful characters associated with the early settlement of Victoria.
(Henry Hopwood is acknowledged as the founder of the border city of Echuca, and any visitor to Echuca cannot help but become aware of Hopwood's influence).
The records seem to indicate, however, that Hopwood's body was buried in the grave at Melbourne Cemetery.
www.whitehat.com.au /Victoria/People/Hopwood.asp   (348 words)

  
 Henry Hopwood's Echuca
Henry Hopwood was born in Bolton in 1813, son of Henry, muslin manufacturer of Ridgeway Gates, an area now covered by a car park and extensions to the rear of The Victoria Hall.
Henry Hopwood was one of the many characters linked with the early settlement of Victoria.
In January 1960 Henry married once more, this time to Charlotte Walter from Radford, Warwick and retired to a suburb of Melbourne, not completely satisfied he returned to Echuca to run the Bridge Hotel until 1864 when he leased it to a manager and retired once more except for service on the Echuca Road Board.
www.boltonrevisited.org.uk /sei/s/1397/198b.html   (628 words)

  
 Welcome to the Port of Echuca
If an English rascal named Henry Hopwood had not stolen some silk back in 1834, been convicted and transported to Australia, the Port of Echuca may never have happened.
When Henry received his "ticket of leave" from prison, he settled on the Murray riverbank.
Henry then convinced the Governor of Victoria to build a railway from Melbourne to Echuca.
www.echuca.net.au /port/index.html   (437 words)

  
 Beechwood: The Book - Chapter 5: The Birth of a Planned Community 1951-1965   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Then Council President Henry Hopwood, who also served as Assistant Director of Public Relations for Republic Steel, was presented a plan by the steel magnate to build a research and development Center on Richmond Rd. between Chagrin and South Woodland (where Science Park is today).
Henry Hopwood suggested that the land that Republic wanted to build on be rezoned in case a developer came along and wanted to build an office park.
Former Mayor Henry Hopwood remembers one frustrating moment when he answered his phone at his downtown office where the sun was shining to hear from an irate resident that the streets were flooding from the current rain storm.
www.clevelandmemory.org /SpecColl/beechwood/Chapt5.html   (14663 words)

  
 MARSDEN HOPWOOD
Marsden Hopwood now owns one hundred and forty-four acres, mostly under cultivation.
She was born in Athens, Menard county, Illinois, and was a daughter of John and Ellen (Cantrall) Jordan.
Hopwood is a Republican and cast his first vote for A. Lincoln.
www.rootsweb.com /~ilsangam/1881/hopwood.htm   (231 words)

  
 Walkabout - Echuca
However, it was Hopwood who capitalised on the event and laid the foundations of Echuca's success by suggesting the government establish a river port on the southern bank.
The river trade was to prove crucial to the economic development of the nation as it enabled the opening up of Australia's interior, the extension of land given over to primary industries (particularly wool) and the capacity of those properties to transport their goods to the national and international marketplace.
This two-storey building was erected in 1858 by town founder Henry Hopwood across the way from his punt and pontoon bridge.
www.walkabout.com.au /locations/VICEchuca.shtml   (3066 words)

  
 Who's Who of Victorian Cinema   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Hopwood was Custodian in the Library of the Patent Office in Chancery Lane, London, when he started work on Living Pictures, a comprehensive history and handbook of the new science.
He retained an interest in cinematography but was unable to find the time to produce a revised edition of his book, which task eventually fell to a trusted colleague, R.B. Foster.
Hopwood contributed a preface to the 1915 edition.
www.victorian-cinema.net /hopwood.htm   (176 words)

  
 Maximilian Genealogy Master Database 2000 - pafg1242 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Emily married Henry HOPWOOD on 8 Nov 1845.
Marianne CATON [Parents] died 17 Dec 1853 in Hampton Court Palace, Richmond, England and was buried 24 Dec 1853 in Costessey, Norfolk.
Henry Montagu BROWNE [Parents] was born 3 Oct 1799.
www.peterwestern.f9.co.uk /maximilia/pafg1242.htm   (284 words)

  
 VIC Echuca Moama
The fortunes of the towns separated when Henry Hopwood suggested to the government that Echuca be developed as a river port.
The idea was approved and an enormous three­level timber wharf, made of durable red gum, became the destination for paddle­steamers carrying shipments of produce, mainly wool, from along the entire length of the Murray River system.
At Henry Hopwood's Bridge Hotel visitors can see rooms furnished in period style, the most interesting being the squatters suite, 4 rooms set aside for travelling pastoralists and their families.
www.allsydney.com /vic/Echuca.htm   (444 words)

  
 Echuca, Victoria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Echuca is situated close to the junction of the Goulburn, Campaspe and Murray Rivers.
Echuca was founded by one of the most enterprising characters of the early colonial days, an ex-convict named Henry Hopwood.
The relatively small settlement known as "Hopwood's Ferry" became Echuca as the town grew.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Echuca   (721 words)

  
 Hopwood - About Henry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
In 1846 a likeable rogue and entrepreneur, Henry Hopwood, settled on the banks of the Murray River near its junction with the Campaspe River.
By 1857 Henry and his wife Charlotte had planted their first 5 acres of vines, along with a magnificent 50-foot long winery and cellar dug into the banks of the Campaspe River.
Henry was 140 years ahead of his time!
www.hopwood.com.au /henry.htm   (179 words)

  
 Photos of Caravan Parks at Echuca Victoria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Echuca is a charming colourful town of more than 10,000 people situated on the banks of the Murray River 207km north of Melbourne.
The town has a rich history with the name of one Henry Hopwood being prominent.
Hopwood was an entrepreneur well before his time and at one stage had a financial interest in most of the businesses in the town.
www.caravanparkphotos.com.au /caravan_parks_echuca.htm   (144 words)

  
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Echuca was founded by Henry Hopwood in 1853 when Henry introduced a punt crossing of the Murray River between what was then the separate English colonies of Victoria and New South Wales.
By 1864 paddle steamers were plying the waters of the Murray river carrying wool, timber and other agricultural produce to the Port of Echuca.
In addition to this the river and town of Echuca is a wonderful destination for a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
www.echucaheritagesweetcompany.com.au /history.htm   (138 words)

  
 Members' Story's - Page 4
My great grandfather Henry Burton POPE was born on the 18th Dec. 1856 in Dandenong, Victoria, Australia, the youngest of 5 children to David Daniel POPE and Jane COOK.
Henry snr died in 1932 and his estate could not be settled until Nellie died.
The story goes that when Nellie was 3 yrs old she contracted meningitis, it affected her brain so she mentally stayed 3 yrs old until her death at the great age of 98 yrs in 1981.
home.vicnet.net.au /~emhist/story-4.htm   (913 words)

  
 East Victoria Travel guide Australian Travel information Victoria Australia
Discover the Bridge Hotel, built by the Echuca's founder Henry Hopwood in 1858, furnished in period style.
It is a living monument to the many travellers who crossed the river on Hopwood's punt to quench their thirst.
This is the embarkation point for a one hour cruise aboard the PS Pride of the Murray, PS Canberra or MV Mary Ann, or for a one or two night cruise aboard the PS Emmylou which is a fully licensed floating hotel.
www.atn.com.au /vic/east/towns-b.htm   (818 words)

  
 Hopwood Estate (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Hopwood Estate in Echuca, Victoria, was originally planted in 1857 by Henry Hopwood, described locally as a 'likeable rogue'.
He is considered something of a pioneer both in the region and in terms of his planting.
Hopwood - the single vineyard blends are intended to be slightly more sophisticated, showing a European style of blending
www.southernwine.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /pages/hopwood_estate.htm   (145 words)

  
 The Proceedings of the Old Bailey, London 1674 to 1834
Henry Hopwood and Williams, they are both my servants, were in the shop; Williams I believe, served them, he is not here.
I directed Hopwood to follow them, he brought them both back; I sent for an officer, Mr.
Were there any goods produced by Brown which you knew to be yours - A. Yes, 24 yards of printed cotton; I knew it to be mine, it was in my hand when they came into the shop.
www.oldbaileyonline.org /html_units/1810s/t18100411-58.html   (518 words)

  
 Echuca
Back outside the wharf complex, along Murray Esplanade opposite Hopwood Gardens, is the Bridge Hotel, opened in 1858 but delicensed in 1916.
It was built by the founder of Echuca, Henry Hopwood, an ex-convict who also started a punt service across the Murray; the story goes that if the pub wasn’t doing well he’d close the ferry down for a few hours, leaving prospective passengers with little else to do but drink.
Other attractions in the old port area include the Red Gum Works (daily 9am–5pm), housed in a large loading shed which is wonderfully scented by the wood as it’s transformed from tree-trunk to souvenir; there’s also a steam-operated sawmill and a flsmith at work.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/Victoria/echuca.asp   (1467 words)

  
 HOPWOOD family history and genealogy information .. Hopwood ancestry links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
OVERVIEW -- As this genealogical help and research area is a new part of our website, and is currently under development..
genealogy software and family history research database for the Hopwood name will likely be included in the updates along with an automated form to submit data for Hopwood family history..
posting surname and ancestry data for Hopwood items as well as allowing the public to search for Hopwood details will remain free of charge.
www.museumstuff.com /zg.cgi?w=hopwood   (193 words)

  
 Hopwood Family Genealogy Forum
Re: William M. HOPWOOD and Mabel Ethel BESS of IL - Katherine Hopwood 4/13/04
The Hopwoods of Staffordshire - Godfrey Browning 8/30/03
Re: Hopwood's in Kentucky - Teresa Skaggs 11/11/02
genforum.genealogy.com /hopwood   (551 words)

  
 Echuca, New South Wales - Travelmate
Two felons sentenced to transportation in the same English court in Lancaster on the same day in 1834 and who became sworn enemies in the land Down Under were the founders of the twin Murray River towns of Moama and Echuca.
James Maiden gave Moama the initial kick-start by establishing a punt crossing on the northern side of the river, while Henry Hopwood’s hotel and ferry operated from the Echuca bank.
When Maiden was forced to close his punt operation for a refit, it was boom time for Hopwood and Echuca and Moama has never closed the growth gap.
www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownId=459   (253 words)

  
 Echuca Historical Society
Echuca in Victoria, founded in 1853, by ex-convict Henry Hopwood, from Bolton, in Lancashire, England, became a very important commercial centre.
Hopwood, realising that Echuca was an ideal crossing place for the cattle from the North, on their way to the gold fields at Bendigo, set up a punt.
The government railway reached Echuca in 1864, connecting it to Melbourne and its port.
home.vicnet.net.au /~ehs   (352 words)

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