Robert Maydwell and family reputedly originated from Wycombe, Leicestershire. Robert was employed as a gardener by Leake. Land in Fremantle Lots 20, 140 and 160 all between 1830 and 1832. In 1832 he was appointed as Policeman at Fremantle by Stirling. He was also a Parish Clerk for the Fremantle Anglican Church and conducted a number of burials. His wife Susannah died 17 June 1832. Robert signed a 'Mechanics and Labourers' petition in July 1832 requesting help from the Governor. Robert died 9 September 1861 at Guildford. Daughter Susannah married William Lewington in August 1832 and had seven children. Susannah died 18 September 1893 at Guildford.