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Alfred and Sarah married 4 July 1835 at Perth and they lived in 'Alpha Cottage, St George's Terrace, Perth, being the first house on the Terrace. Had Fremantle Lots 312, 345 in 1831, Perth Lots D20 and L20½ in 1830 and Rottnest Lot 21 in 1831. Alfred ran his legal practice from his house, and also had a mini farm there, growing grape vines, vegetables and stabling for his horse 'Nancy'. From the grapes they made wine and raisins and jams and jelly. They also had chickens, hens and piglets Alfred H Stone was appointed to various legal positions over his working life and became Master of the Supreme Court in Perth from which position he retired just prior to his death in 1882. Maria Jemima married Robert Hardey of the 'Tranby Hardeys'. William Alfred, the eldest son was Aide-de-Camp to two Governors - Ord and Robinson. Sarah died 20 April 1872 and Alfred died 7 March 1873 at East Perth. Truly a good pioneer family who left their family a legacy, of which they can be proud.

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