Second Generation  

2. Mary VIDLER was born on 4 May 1797 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, was christened on 4 Jun 1797 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, died on 14 May 1875 in Jamberoo, NSW at age 78, and was buried on 16 May 1875 in Jamberoo Methodist Church Cemetery, NSW.

Noted events in her life were:

• Shipping: Arrived NZ per "Lady Nugent", 17 Mar 1841.

• Shipping: Arrived Sydney per "Ann", 12 Sep 1843.

Mary married Charles MUMMERY, son of MUMMERY and Unknown, on 7 Oct 1818 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG. Charles was born circa 1793 in England and died on 19 Jul 1851 in Leichhardt, NSW at age 58.

Noted events in his life were:

• Shipping: Arrived NZ per "Lady Nugent", 17 Mar 1841.

• Shipping: Arrived Sydney per "Ann", 12 Sep 1843.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 12 F    i. Mary Ann MUMMERY was born in 1819 in Westwell, Kent, ENG, died on 4 May 1894 in Mudgee, NSW at age 75, and was buried on 5 May 1894 in Mudgee Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

3. William VIDLER was born on 18 Apr 1799 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, was christened on 20 Apr 1799 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, and died on 25 Dec 1881 in Jamberoo, NSW at age 82.

Noted events in his life were:

• Shipping: Arrived Sydney per "Maitland", 5 Nov 1838.

William married Harriet WATERS, daughter of William WATERS and Sarah MILLER, on 10 Sep 1820 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG. Harriet was born on 21 Aug 1797 in Rolvenden, Kent, ENG, was christened on 6 May 1818 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, and died on 26 Dec 1881 in Jamberoo, NSW at age 84.

Noted events in her life were:

• Shipping: Arrived Sydney per "Maitland", 5 Nov 1838.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 13 F    i. Harriet VIDLER was born on 18 Apr 1819 in Rolvenden, Kent, ENG, died on 8 Jul 1891 in Albion Park, NSW at age 72, and was buried on 10 Jul 1891 in Gerringong Cemetery, NSW.

+ 14 F    ii. Sarah VIDLER was born on 29 Jun 1824 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, was christened on 8 Aug 1824 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, and died on 12 Sep 1838 at Sea at age 14.

+ 15 M    iii. Samuel VIDLER was born on 26 Jan 1826 in Maidstone, Kent, ENG, died on 15 Jun 1910 in Woy Woy, NSW at age 84, and was buried on 17 Jun 1910 in Rookwood Old Wesleyan Cemetery, NSW.

+ 16 F    iv. Mary Anne VIDLER was born on 25 Mar 1828 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, was christened on 4 May 1828 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, died on 19 Dec 1918 in Jamberoo, NSW at age 90, and was buried on 20 Dec 1918 in Jamberoo Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

+ 17 M    v. William VIDLER was born on 16 Oct 1830 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, was christened on 1 Apr 1832 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, died on 10 Jul 1919 in Terara, NSW at age 88, and was buried on 12 Jul 1919 in Nowra Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

+ 18 F    vi. Emmeline VIDLER was born on 8 Mar 1832 in England and died on 2 Jun 1912 in Mascot, NSW at age 80.

+ 19 F    vii. Ellen VIDLER was born on 25 May 1835 in England and died on 10 Feb 1849 in Sydney, NSW at age 13.

+ 20 F    viii. Jane VIDLER was born on 26 Jun 1837 in England and died on 4 Aug 1930 in Newrybar, NSW at age 93.

+ 21 M    ix. John VIDLER was born on 12 Apr 1840 in Dapto, NSW, died on 13 Aug 1925 in Lismore, NSW at age 85, and was buried on 15 Aug 1925 in East Lismore Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

4. John VIDLER was born on 19 Sep 1801 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, was christened on 25 Oct 1801 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, died on 17 Apr 1892 in Jamberoo, NSW at age 90, and was buried on 19 Apr 1892 in Jamberoo Methodist Church Cemetery, NSW.

General Notes: As a youth John Vidler associated with a gang of smugglers. He was converted under the ministry of the Wesleyan Methodist evangelist, Rev John Smith, at 19. He began preaching, and under his preaching his father and uncle were converted. Influenced by a convict's letter deploring the lack of religious ordinances in NSW, Vidler emigrated in 1838, and commenced farming in the Illawarra district. He commenced preaching in his temporary hut at Dapto, and formed a Methodist class of thirty. A young lady invited him to visit Jamberoo, 'for the Word of God is not at all in that place'. He went, and people were converted. After farming at Campbelltown for a short time, Vidler settled at Jamberoo. He became the pioneer of Methodism in the Shoalhaven River district. For seventy years he proclaimed the gospel, preaching in many centres from Wollongong to Gerringong, and winning many for Christ.

Source: J Colwell, Illustrated History of Methodism (Sydney, 1904)

Noted events in his life were:

• Shipping: Arrived Sydney per "Maitland", 5 Nov 1838.

John married Harriet RANSLEY, daughter of John RANSLEY and Mary, on 27 Dec 1824 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG. Harriet was born in 1801 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, was christened on 5 Sep 1802 in Hawkhurst, Kent, ENG, died on 17 Sep 1833 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG at age 32, and was buried on 19 Sep 1833 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 22 M    i. John VIDLER was born in Mar 1825 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, died on 17 Apr 1920 in Ballina, NSW at age 95, and was buried on 18 Apr 1920 in Wardell Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

+ 23 M    ii. Samuel VIDLER was born on 11 Oct 1828 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, was christened on 4 Jan 1829 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, died on 2 Feb 1918 in Rockdale, NSW at age 89, and was buried on 4 Feb 1918 in Rookwood CofE Cemetery, NSW.

John next married Mercy ILLDEN, daughter of Joseph ILLDEN and Elizabeth, on 25 Mar 1836 in Rye, Sussex, ENG. Mercy was born circa 1805 in Kent, Eng, was christened on 27 Mar 1808 in Biddenden, Kent, ENG, died on 17 Feb 1891 in Jamberoo, NSW at age 86, and was buried in Jamberoo Methodist Church Cemetery, NSW.

Noted events in her life were:

• Shipping: Arrived Sydney per "Maitland", 5 Nov 1838.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 24 M    i. Thomas Collins VIDLER was born on 27 Mar 1837 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, was christened on 16 May 1837 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, and died on 17 Sep 1838 at Sea at age 1.

+ 25 M    ii. Joseph VIDLER was born on 22 Dec 1839 in Dapto, NSW and died on 2 May 1841 in Dapto, NSW at age 1.

+ 26 M    iii. Charles Wesley VIDLER was born on 7 Dec 1841 in Dapto, NSW, died on 29 Aug 1887 in Summer Hill, NSW at age 45, and was buried on 30 Aug 1887 in Rookwood Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

+ 27 F    iv. Elizabeth Emily VIDLER was born on 23 Jun 1844 in Dapto, NSW and died on 21 Nov 1931 in Moss Vale, NSW at age 87.

+ 28 M    v. William James Newton VIDLER was born on 7 Jun 1846 in Campbelltown, NSW and died on 22 Jan 1933 in Jamberoo, NSW at age 86.

+ 29 M    vi. Stephen Eilden VIDLER was born on 7 Dec 1850 in Campbelltown, NSW and died on 4 Nov 1947 in Crookwell, NSW at age 96.

5. James VIDLER was born on 10 Aug 1803 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, was christened on 23 Oct 1803 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, died on 11 Sep 1884 in Jamberoo, NSW at age 81, and was buried on 14 Sep 1884 in Jamberoo Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

Noted events in his life were:

• Shipping: Arrived Sydney per "Maitland", 5 Nov 1838.

James married Hannah BOVIS, daughter of Thomas BOVIS and Ann CARTER, on 11 May 1825 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG. Hannah was born on 30 Apr 1805 in England, died on 25 Oct 1892 in Jamberoo, NSW at age 87, and was buried on 27 Oct 1892 in Jamberoo Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

Noted events in her life were:

• Shipping: Arrived Sydney per "Maitland", 5 Nov 1838.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 30 F    i. Sarah VIDLER was born on 7 Oct 1825 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, was christened on 5 Dec 1825 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, and was buried on 9 Dec 1825 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG.

+ 31 M    ii. James VIDLER was born on 7 Oct 1826 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, died on 20 Aug 1881 in Meryla, NSW at age 54, and was buried on 23 Aug 1881 in Berrima Cemetery, NSW.

+ 32 F    iii. Hannah A VIDLER was born on 25 Jan 1829 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, was christened on 24 May 1829 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, died on 21 Oct 1919 in Campbelltown, NSW at age 90, and was buried on 22 Oct 1919 in Campbelltown CofE Cemetery, NSW.

+ 33 F    iv. Harriet VIDLER was born on 24 Oct 1830 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, died on 19 Jan 1914 in Braidwood, NSW at age 83, and was buried on 21 Jan 1914 in Braidwood CofE Cemetery, NSW.

+ 34 F    v. Mary VIDLER was born on 6 Jan 1833 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, was christened on 3 Feb 1833 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, and was buried on 26 Sep 1837 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG.

+ 35 M    vi. John VIDLER was born on 14 Apr 1835 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, was christened on 17 May 1835 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, and died on 12 Dec 1838 in Quarantine Station, Manly, NSW at age 3.

+ 36 M    vii. David VIDLER was born on 9 Jul 1837 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG and died on 25 Jul 1838 at Sea at age 1.

+ 37 M    viii. William James VIDLER was born on 17 Aug 1839 in Dapto, NSW and died on 2 Sep 1928 in Jamberoo, NSW at age 89.

6. Stephen VIDLER was born circa 1807, was christened on 30 Oct 1807 in Rye, Sussex, ENG, died on 9 Jul 1885 in Jamberoo, NSW at age 78, and was buried on 11 Jul 1885 in Jamberoo Methodist Church Cemetery, NSW.

Noted events in his life were:

• Shipping: Arrived Sydney aboard "Fairlie", 5 Nov 1841.

Stephen married Sarah BOVIS, daughter of Thomas BOVIS and Ann CARTER, on 9 Aug 1834 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG. Sarah was born in 1802 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, was christened on 7 Nov 1802 in Bodiam, Sussex, ENG, died on 15 Jun 1873 in Jamberoo, NSW at age 71, and was buried on 18 Jun 1873 in Jamberoo Methodist Church Cemetery, NSW.

Noted events in her life were:

• Shipping: Arrived Sydney aboard "Fairlie", 5 Nov 1841.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 38 F    i. Mary VIDLER was born on 27 Jan 1835 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, was christened on 22 Feb 1835 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, died on 29 Mar 1906 in Bowral, NSW at age 71, and was buried on 31 Mar 1906 in Burradoo Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

+ 39 F    ii. Sarah VIDLER was born on 19 Feb 1837 in Kent, Eng and died on 27 Jan 1912 in Bulli, NSW at age 74.

+ 40 M    iii. Joseph VIDLER was born on 27 Jan 1839 in Kent, Eng, died on 1 Jan 1914 in Jamberoo, NSW at age 74, and was buried on 2 Jan 1914 in Jamberoo Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

+ 41 M    iv. Thomas VIDLER was born in 1840 in Kent, Eng and died on 13 Oct 1841 at Sea at age 1.

+ 42 M    v. Alfred VIDLER was born on 25 Feb 1843 in Dapto, NSW, died on 6 Aug 1909 in Jamberoo, NSW at age 66, and was buried on 7 Aug 1909 in Jamberoo Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

+ 43 F    vi. Hannah VIDLER was born on 16 Apr 1846 in Campbelltown, NSW, died on 22 Nov 1847 in Campbelltown, NSW at age 1, and was buried on 23 Nov 1847 in Campbelltown, NSW.

7. Kezia VIDLER was born on 14 Oct 1810 in Rye, Sussex, ENG, was christened on 18 Nov 1810 in Rye, Sussex, ENG, died on 25 Apr 1894 in Cambewarra, NSW at age 83, and was buried on 26 Apr 1894 in Cambewarra Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

Noted events in her life were:

• Shipping: arrived Sydney aboard "Sir Edward Paget", 14 Feb 1842.

Kezia married George STEADMAN, son of Henry STEADMAN and Catherine MORTON, on 21 Jul 1831 in Westwell, Kent, ENG. George was born circa 1803 in Kent, Eng, died on 15 Mar 1876 in Cambewarra, NSW at age 73, and was buried on 16 Mar 1876 in Cambewarra Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

Marriage Notes: Witnesses at the wedding were Kezia's sister Mary and her husband Charles MUMMERY. Charles signed with his mark, but both Mary and Kezia signed their names. George STEADMAN signed with his mark.

Noted events in his life were:

• Shipping: arrived Sydney aboard "Sir Edward Paget", 14 Feb 1842.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 44 M    i. William Henry STEADMAN was born on 5 Nov 1832 in Maidstone, Kent, ENG, died on 21 Feb 1915 in Balmain North, NSW at age 82, and was buried on 22 Feb 1915 in Waverley CofE Cemetery, NSW.

+ 45 F    ii. Catherine Mary STEADMAN was born on 19 Feb 1835 in Aylesford, Kent, ENG, died on 11 Aug 1921 in Cambewarra, NSW at age 86, and was buried on 13 Aug 1921 in Cambewarra Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

+ 46 F    iii. Elizabeth STEADMAN was born on 26 Jul 1838 in Kent, Eng and died on 21 Aug 1912 in Redfern, NSW at age 74.

+ 47 F    iv. Sarah Ann STEADMAN was born on 24 Dec 1840 in Stoke, Kent, ENG and died on 9 Aug 1878 in Meroo, NSW at age 37.

+ 48 M    v. Thomas Collins STEADMAN was born on 24 Nov 1843 in Dapto, NSW and died on 9 Aug 1918 in Berry, NSW at age 74.

+ 49 M    vi. Henry William STEADMAN was born on 7 Mar 1846 in Kiama, NSW and died on 24 Feb 1938 in Lakemba, NSW at age 91.

+ 50 F    vii. Eleanor STEADMAN was born on 1 May 1848 in Kiama, NSW and died on 19 Sep 1849 in (not registered in NSW) at age 1.

+ 51 F    viii. Esther Ellen STEADMAN was born on 9 May 1850 in Jamberoo, NSW, died on 2 Oct 1922 in South Randwick, NSW at age 72, and was buried on 3 Oct 1922 in Waverley CofE Cemetery, NSW.

+ 52 F    ix. Clara Jane STEADMAN was born on 25 Mar 1856 in (reg at Kiama, NSW) and died on 23 Jun 1859 in Jamberoo, NSW at age 3.

8. Edwin VIDLER was born on 15 Jun 1813 in Rye, Sussex, ENG, was christened on 24 Jul 1813 in Rye, Sussex, ENG, died on 26 May 1895 in Jamberoo, NSW at age 81, and was buried on 28 May 1895 in Jamberoo Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

Noted events in his life were:

• Shipping: Arrived Sydney per "Maitland", 5 Nov 1838.

Edwin married Mary BUSS, daughter of Unknown and Sophia BUSS, on 9 Aug 1834 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG. Mary was born on 17 May 1813, was christened on 20 Jun 1813 in Ticehurst, Sussex, ENG, died on 11 Apr 1901 in Jamberoo, NSW at age 87, and was buried on 12 Apr 1901 in Jamberoo Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

Noted events in her life were:

• Shipping: Arrived Sydney per "Maitland", 5 Nov 1838.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 53 M    i. Henry VIDLER was born on 20 Dec 1836 and died on 26 Aug 1838 at Sea at age 1.

+ 54 F    ii. Sophia VIDLER was born on 2 Jan 1839 in Dapto, NSW and died on 16 Nov 1867 in Jamberoo, NSW at age 28.

+ 55 M    iii. Edwin Arthur Ernest VIDLER was born on 2 Apr 1841 in Dapto, NSW and died on 5 Nov 1929 in Bell, Qld at age 88.

+ 56 F    iv. Anne VIDLER was born on 20 Mar 1844 in Dapto, NSW, was christened on 3 Jul 1844, and died on 14 Jul 1919 in Moruya, NSW at age 75.

+ 57 M    v. William Henry VIDLER was born on 2 May 1846 in Jamberoo, NSW, died on 9 Jul 1935 in Blacktown, NSW at age 89, and was buried on 10 Jul 1935 in Rookwood Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

+ 58 F    vi. Caroline VIDLER was born on 13 Mar 1848 in Jamberoo, NSW, died on 16 Sep 1932 in Nowra, NSW at age 84, and was buried in Nowra Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

+ 59 F    vii. Mercy VIDLER was born on 2 Apr 1850 in Jamberoo, NSW and died circa 1921 in (reg at Liverpool, NSW) at age 71.

+ 60 M    viii. John VIDLER was born on 6 Aug 1852 in Jamberoo, NSW, died on 28 Sep 1921 in Newtown, NSW at age 69, and was buried on 30 Sep 1921 in Rookwood Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

+ 61 M    ix. James Reuben VIDLER was born on 23 Oct 1854 in Jamberoo, NSW and died on 11 Jun 1855.

+ 62 F    x. Mary VIDLER was born on 12 Aug 1856 in Jamberoo, NSW and died in Mar 1936 in Canterbury, NSW at age 79.

9. Samuel VIDLER was christened on 23 Feb 1816 in Rye, Sussex, ENG and was buried on 4 Nov 1817 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG.

10. Sarah Ann VIDLER was born on 7 Jan 1822 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, was christened on 12 Feb 1822 in Sandhurst, Kent, ENG, died on 13 May 1905 in Cambewarra, NSW at age 83, and was buried on 15 May 1905 in Cambewarra Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

Noted events in her life were:

• Shipping: Arrived Sydney aboard "Maitland", 5 Nov 1838.

Sarah married Joseph KNIGHT, son of John KNIGHT and Mary Lennon, on 17 Feb 1840 in Dapto, NSW. Joseph was born circa 1801 in London, ENG, died on 13 Jun 1865 in Nerriga, NSW at age 64, and was buried on 16 Jun 1865 in Nerriga, NSW.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 63 M    i. William Huskisson KNIGHT was born on 6 Apr 1842 in South Huskisson, NSW, died on 20 Nov 1928 in Nowra, NSW at age 86, and was buried on 22 Nov 1928 in Cambewarra Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

+ 64 M    ii. Joseph KNIGHT was born on 7 Jan 1844 in Shoalhaven, NSW, died on 20 Aug 1873 in Cambewarra, NSW at age 29, and was buried on 22 Aug 1873 in Cambewarra Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

+ 65 M    iii. Robert KNIGHT was born on 17 Nov 1845 in Shoalhaven, NSW, died on 23 Oct 1919 in Nowra, NSW at age 73, and was buried in Nowra Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

+ 66 F    iv. Amelia Frances KNIGHT was born on 31 Jan 1848 in Cambewarra, NSW and died on 25 Jan 1935 in Lismore, NSW at age 86.

+ 67 F    v. Sarah Jane KNIGHT was born on 11 Jun 1850 in Shoalhaven, NSW, was christened on 14 Dec 1851 in Wollongong, NSW, died on 21 Nov 1915 in Cambewarra, NSW at age 65, and was buried on 23 Nov 1915 in Cambewarra Cemetery, NSW.

+ 68 F    vi. Caroline Sarah KNIGHT was born on 25 May 1852 in Shoalhaven, NSW, died on 27 Sep 1936 in Earlwood, NSW at age 84, and was buried in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW.

+ 69 F    vii. Isabella KNIGHT was born on 9 Sep 1854 in Good Dog, NSW, died on 27 Jul 1934 in Falls Creek, NSW at age 79, and was buried in Cambewarra Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

+ 70 M    viii. John Isaac KNIGHT was born on 16 Oct 1856 in Good Dog, NSW and died circa 1932 in (reg at Ashfield, NSW) at age 76.

+ 71 M    ix. Edwin KNIGHT was born on 25 Aug 1858 in Good Dog, NSW and died on 29 Feb 1936 in Lidcombe, NSW at age 77.

+ 72 M    x. Henry KNIGHT was born in 1863 in (reg at Braidwood, NSW) and died in 1931 in (reg at Berry, NSW) at age 68.

Sarah next married Isaac STOTT in 1873 in Bolong, NSW. Isaac was born circa 1819 in Lancashire, ENG, died on 2 Apr 1893 in Nowra, NSW at age 74, and was buried on 2 Apr 1893 in Nowra, NSW.

Noted events in his life were:

• Conviction: Lancaster Session of Peace, 2 Dec 1833.

• Sentence: 7 years for picking pockets, 2 Dec 1833.

• Shipping: Arrived Sydney aboard "Susan", 8 Jul 1834.

11. Reuben VIDLER was born on 2 Aug 1840 in Dapto, NSW, died on 2 Nov 1910 in West Cambewarra, NSW at age 70, and was buried on 4 Nov 1910 in Cambewarra Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

Reuben married Mary CONDIE, daughter of Robert CONDIE and Jean BELL, on 27 Jun 1882 in Cambewarra, NSW. Mary was born on 12 May 1842 in Dysart, Fifeshire, SCT, died on 27 Jul 1923 in Nowra, NSW at age 81, and was buried on 28 Jul 1923 in Cambewarra Methodist Cemetery, NSW.

Noted events in her life were:

• Shipping: arrived Sydney aboard "Diana", 9 Jun 1849.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 73 F    i. Mary Jane VIDLER was born on 6 Jan 1885 in Cambewarra, NSW and died in 1886 at age 1.

+ 74 F    ii. Unnamed Female VIDLER died before 1910.