Jeremiah married Elizabeth in Perth 19 August 1848. Elizabeth was the daughter of William and Hannah Emily Leeder. Jeremiah worked as a Clerk at Perth and was also a Butcher. A Customs Officer between 1857 and 1884. Was a Tidewaiter at Fremantle and owner of a Town Lot in 1853. The family moved to Geraldton. Jeremiah died 31 December 1890 aged 72 years and Elizabeth died 30 September 1909 aged 82 years. Both are buried at East Perth Cemetery.