Granted 8,093 acres and selected 1000 acres at Bayswater. Land at Fremantle Lots 23 and 24 in 1829. Perth Lots F8 and F9 in 1830. John was drowned in the Swan River 16 September 1830 whilst attempting to ferry a cow across the river. His wife kept a diary of pioneer life in the Colony. His widow and children returned to England per the 'Cleopatra' in November 1830 via Van Diemens Land. Kate was born in Launceston.