A fax from Elizabeth 28 February 1998, Auckland New Zealand;
"........ I don't have any information from you re BINGE pre 1705. It's just that it is such another unusual name and my great great grandmother was Sarah Ann BINGE born at Waterbeach Cambridgeshire and married John Mortimer April 6,1845 at Waterbeach........would love you to contact me if there is any relationship."
BINGO!!!! another cousin!
Elizabeth is descended from Francis BINGE bapt.1799 in Waterbeach Cambridgeshire. Francis had two children; Sarah Ann and James. Sarah Ann was the great great grandmother of Elizabeth in New Zealand.
Sarah Ann maried John Mortimer, a labourer, in Waterbeach on April 6th 1845.
The Story of Sarah Ann Binge and her DescendantsDescendants of Sarah Ann Binge
Generation No. 1
1. Sarah Ann2 Binge (Francis1 Bynge) was born 1828 in Waterbeach, Cambridge, England, and died October 03, 1903 in Maori Hill, Dunedin,New Zealand. She married John Mortimer April 06, 1845 in Waterbeach, Cambridge, England, son of Isaac Mortimer and Ann Clark.
Notes for Sarah Ann Binge:
Sarah Ann BINGE married John MORTIMER in the Established Church,Waterbeach,Cambridge,England,on April 6th 1845. One of the witnesses to the marriage was Harriet CLAY, who would later marry Sarah's brother, James.
In 1849, John and Sarah sailed as assisted passengers to Victoria Australia,on the ship 'MARY SHEPPERD', arriving in April. At some stage they settled in a small township 35 miles from Melbourne called Duckponds,where their daughter Emily, my great-grandmother, was born in 1855. Emily's older brother John had been born two years earlier and of the 10 recorded births found, only these two were to survive to adult-hood. Sarah with John aged 9 and Emily aged 7,sailed on December 10 1863, to Port Chalmers,Otago,NZ, on the ship 'ALDINGA'. They travelled without John Snr. Perhaps John had travelled to NZ earlier to get established or see how things would work out. Gold had been discovered in Otago in 1861 and many people had flooded into the area to seek their fortunes. On March 23rd, 1870, John MORTIMER was granted a section of land to farm at Table Hill near the small towns of Milburn and Milton in South Otago. Emily, John and Sarah's daughter married John Smith CHALMERS from Forgue, Aberdeenshire,Scotland on April 6th, 1876 at Tokomairo, South Otago.They had 2 daughters; Emily Sarah born June 17, 1877 and Ellen Jane (my grandmother) born September 11,1878. Tragically John Smith Chalmers was killed in a horrifying rail accident August1879 leaving Emily to bring her children up alone.
Also sadly, on September 21st 1879, Sarah and John's surviving son John, died of " Bronchitis accelerated by exposure". John Mortimer was also to die tragically of accidental poisoning on April 25, 1887. Sarah lived until October 3,1903. Her death certificate records senile decay and exhaustion as the cause of her death at the age of 75 years. Sarah's picture hangs in The Otago Settlers Museum in Dunedin, NZ.
Notes for John Mortimer:
John Mortimer was born at Stretham, England, in about 1821. The 1841 census lists him as 20 years of age, living in Waterbeach,Cambridge with his father Isaac and mother Ann. His father was an agricultural labourer and there were seven other brothers and sisters listed. On his wedding certificate John calls himself a labourer. From 23rd of March 1870, until his death, John farmed the land granted to him by the NZ government.
This is the report of John MORTIMER'S death as recorded in the newspaper OTAGO WITNESS 29th April 1887
We(Bruce Herald) regret to announce that Mr J. Mortimer, of North Branch, died yesterday morning as the result of inhaling the fumes of phosphorised grain. He obtained the grain early last week for the purpose of poisoning rabbits, which are very numerous about his place, and placed it in an out- house. Shortly afterwards he went into the same place to clean a gun, and while there observed that there were white fumes about, but paid no particular attention to the fact, not thinking it of any consequence. Some time afterwards he felt very unwell and commenced to throw up black vomit, and was soon suffering great pain. This went on more or less for a couple of days, when Dr Stewart was sent for. There being no known effectual antidote for poisoning by phosphorous, the doctor administered magnesium as the best thing under the circumstances, but the vomiting still continued. On Sunday morning, however there was an apparent change for the better: the sufferer was hiccough- ing a good deal, but the pain was partially gone. The doctor succeeded in stopping the hicoughs. Mr Mortimer felt much better, and thought he would get over it, and Dr Stewart at that time thought he would recover. A reaction set in, however, and about 5 o'clock yesterday morning he breathed his last. The vomit, we are informed, was quite luminous in the dark. Mr Mortimer was an old and respected resident in the district, and much sympathy is felt for his widow under the sad circumstances which attended his death.
More About John Mortimer:
Census: 1841, Waterbeach, Cambridge, England
Children of Sarah Binge and John Mortimer are:
2 i. Edward3 Mortimer, born Abt. 1846.
3 ii. John Mortimer, born Abt. 1847.
4 iii. Emma Mortimer, born 1848.
5 iv. John Mortimer, born Abt. 1849.
6 v. Emma Mortimer, born 1850.
7 vi. John Mortimer, born Abt. 1851 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia; died September 22, 1879 in Milton, Otago, New Zealand.
8 vii. James Mortimer, born Abt. 1853.
+ 9 viii. Emily Mortimer, born September 14, 1855 in Duckponds,Geelong,Victoria,Australia.; died March 27, 1940 in Dunedin, Otago,NZ.
10 ix. Hannah Elizabeth Mortimer, born Abt. 1860; died 1860.
11 x. Hannah Mortimer, born Abt. 1861; died 1863.
Generation No. 2
9. Emily3 Mortimer (Sarah Ann2 Binge, Francis1 Bynge) was born September 14, 1855 in Duckponds,Geelong,Victoria,Australia., and died March 27, 1940 in Dunedin, Otago,NZ. She married John Smith Chalmers April 06, 1876 in Tokomairo,Otago,N.Z., son of James Chalmers and Ellen Adam.
Notes for Emily Mortimer:
Emily,was born in Duckponds,Geelong,Victoria, Australia .When she was 7 years old she came to NZ with her brother John and her mother,Sarah Mortimer (nee BINGE) on the sailing ship,"Aldinga"( 291tons). They departed Melbourne for Otago 10th December 1863, travelling steerage.The Otago Daily Times reported the arrival on Thursday, December 17. "The s.s. Aldinga arrived in port in the morning, having reached the Heads at 5a.m., when it continued so thick and foggy for several hours that it was impossible to make the harbor. The Aldinga has made one of her swift passages of less than five days and a half, though a persistent and strong head wind was experienced through-out the passage. She left Melbourne at 6 p.m., on the 10th and made the passage entirely under steam. At 1 p.m, on Tuesday, she passed the s.s.Hero outside of Stewart's Island, running with all sail set before a strong breeze." Sarah, John and Emily were sailing with 50 other passengers.They went ashore at Port Chalmers, the sea port near to Dunedin city, Otago. At some time later (1870) they were allotted land near Milton. Emily grew up on her parents farm,she could read and write but I am unable to locate her school records. Sarah was literate so I assume she may have schooled her children. On April 1876, when Emily was 21years old she married John Smith Chalmers, a Scotsman & railway engineer, nine years older than she was. Two daughters were born within two years, Emily Sarah born June 1877 and my grandmother, Ellen Jane, in September 1878 .Eleven months after Ellen's birth John was killed leaving Emily with two babies. I have no record or even family stories of how she managed at this early stage of her life, except that as her parents were alive, they probably supported her and the children. After Emily's father died of poisoning in 1887, it is recorded in a Trade Directory of the time (STONE'S), that she developed a small fruiterer business in Milton.She moved to Dunedin city in 1890 where Stone's directory again records her as owning a fruiterers business and later,1895,as a shirtmaker; she continued to work in this way until at least 1910. Dunedin is a situated about 50 miles from Milton. In those days Dunedin was a very prosperous and thriving city as there had been gold discovered in the province of Otago.
At some time following 1910, she purchased land in a new developement in a suburb of Dunedin and built a small house with an area attached in which she set up a small grocery business. She supported herself this way until she was a very old lady. I can remember her only vaguely. She seemed to be a very sweet person, but to me, to be extremely ancient !!
Notes for John Smith Chalmers:
Report in the OTAGO WITNESS August 23rd 1879 A railway accident occurred at Kaihiku, on the main Southern line,on the afternoon of Friday, the 15th, resulting fatally to the engine driver----though both the fireman and guard, who were the only other occupants of the train,escaped unhurt. The accident occurred to the goods train which leaves Clinton for Clarksville at 4pm. It had got to within about a mile from Kaihiku station on Friday afternoon, when the engine ran off the rails, down the embankment of about six feet, and rolled over some 30 yards distance from the line. No cause whatever, it is stated, can be assigned for the mishap. The train was of an average weight, comprising three loaded and five empty trucks; the engine was a new one; and the line at the spot was nearly straight. It is assumed, therefore, that there must have been some obstruction on the rails. When news of the accident was received in Dunedin, Messrs Grant and Armstrong left for the scene in a special, taking with them Dr Maunsell. The engine-driver, however, had died long before they arrived. He lived for six hours after the occurrence, and the doctor states that his injuries were so severe that no skill could have saved him. It would appear that the engine toppled over to the side on which he was standing, and that, having been thrown off it, he received his principal hurt from one of the trucks, the wheel of which struck him on the back and pinned him to the ground. The steam escaping from the engine blew into his face as he lay on the ground, and he was severely scalded by this means. The fireman and guard worked in a very praiseworthy way to release him, and had to use a crowbar to raise the wheel of the truck before he could be got out. The deceased, whose name was John Chalmers, was a resident of Lawrence,and leaves a wife and two children. He was taken to a settler's house near where the accident took place,and his body was afterwards taken to Clinton where an inquest was to be held. He was a man of thoroughly sober habits, a careful driver, and greatly respected amongst his fellows.
More About John Smith Chalmers: Burial: Milton ,Otago,N.Z Confirmation: Presbyterian Church
Children of Emily Mortimer and John Chalmers are:
+ 12 i. Emily Sarah4 Chalmers, born June 17, 1877 in Lawrence, Otago,N.Z.; died January 09, 1938 in Dunedin, Otago,N.Z..
+ 13 ii. Ellen Jane Chalmers, born September 11, 1878 in Lawrence, Otago,N Z; died November 11, 1952 in Dunedin, Otago,N Z.
Generation No. 3
12. Emily Sarah4 Chalmers (Emily3 Mortimer, Sarah Ann2 Binge, Francis1 Bynge) was born June 17, 1877 in Lawrence, Otago,N.Z., and died January 09, 1938 in Dunedin, Otago,N.Z.. She married Francis Ayers.
Children of Emily Chalmers and Francis Ayers are:
14 i. Thomas John5 Ayers, born March 06, 1907 in Dunedin, Otago, N Z; died October 06, 1984 in Dunedin, Otago,N.Z.. He married Wilhelmina Fraser Sandom April 02, 1931.
15 ii. Francis Arthur Ayers, born October 16, 1908; died November 11, 1970.
16 iii. May Ayers, born May 01, 1910. She married Victor Ward.
17 iv. Ellen(Nell) Mary Ayers, born October 21, 1913 in Dunedin, Otago, N Z; died June 17, 1988 in Dunedin, Otago, N Z. She married Silvester Russell.
18 v. Harold Ayers, born August 22, 191; died August 22, 1995. He married Norma Johansen.
13. Ellen Jane4 Chalmers (Emily3 Mortimer, Sarah Ann2 Binge, Francis1 Bynge) was born September 11, 1878 in Lawrence, Otago,N Z, and died November 11, 1952 in Dunedin, Otago,N Z. She married Alexander Murray August 20, 1906 in Dunedin, Otago,N Z, son of Alexander Murray and Annabella Black.
Children of Ellen Chalmers and Alexander Murray are:
19 i. John Alexander5 Murray, born January 02, 1907 in Invercargill, Southland ,N.Z.; died December 12, 1971 in Dunedin, Otago,N.Z.. He married Myrtle Lindsay Davis October 28, 1929 in Dunedin, Otago,N.Z..
20 ii. Cecil Hector Murray, born August 20, 1918 in Dunedin, Otago, N Z; died August 02, 1985 in Dunedin, Otago, N Z. He married
(1) Eva May Kathleen Ayres 1939 in Dunedin, Otago, N Z. He married
(2) Enid May Cameron September 02, 1946 in Dunedin, Otago, N Z.
"........ I don't have any information from you re BINGE pre 1705. It's just that it is such another unusual name and my great great grandmother was Sarah Ann BINGE born at Waterbeach Cambridgeshire and married John Mortimer April 6,1845 at Waterbeach........would love you to contact me if there is any relationship."
BINGO!!!! another cousin!
Elizabeth is descended from Francis BINGE bapt.1799 in Waterbeach Cambridgeshire. Francis had two children; Sarah Ann and James. Sarah Ann was the great great grandmother of Elizabeth in New Zealand.
Sarah Ann maried John Mortimer, a labourer, in Waterbeach on April 6th 1845.
The Story of Sarah Ann Binge and her DescendantsDescendants of Sarah Ann Binge
Generation No. 1
1. Sarah Ann2 Binge (Francis1 Bynge) was born 1828 in Waterbeach, Cambridge, England, and died October 03, 1903 in Maori Hill, Dunedin,New Zealand. She married John Mortimer April 06, 1845 in Waterbeach, Cambridge, England, son of Isaac Mortimer and Ann Clark.
Notes for Sarah Ann Binge:
Sarah Ann BINGE married John MORTIMER in the Established Church,Waterbeach,Cambridge,England,on April 6th 1845. One of the witnesses to the marriage was Harriet CLAY, who would later marry Sarah's brother, James.
In 1849, John and Sarah sailed as assisted passengers to Victoria Australia,on the ship 'MARY SHEPPERD', arriving in April. At some stage they settled in a small township 35 miles from Melbourne called Duckponds,where their daughter Emily, my great-grandmother, was born in 1855. Emily's older brother John had been born two years earlier and of the 10 recorded births found, only these two were to survive to adult-hood. Sarah with John aged 9 and Emily aged 7,sailed on December 10 1863, to Port Chalmers,Otago,NZ, on the ship 'ALDINGA'. They travelled without John Snr. Perhaps John had travelled to NZ earlier to get established or see how things would work out. Gold had been discovered in Otago in 1861 and many people had flooded into the area to seek their fortunes. On March 23rd, 1870, John MORTIMER was granted a section of land to farm at Table Hill near the small towns of Milburn and Milton in South Otago. Emily, John and Sarah's daughter married John Smith CHALMERS from Forgue, Aberdeenshire,Scotland on April 6th, 1876 at Tokomairo, South Otago.They had 2 daughters; Emily Sarah born June 17, 1877 and Ellen Jane (my grandmother) born September 11,1878. Tragically John Smith Chalmers was killed in a horrifying rail accident August1879 leaving Emily to bring her children up alone.
Also sadly, on September 21st 1879, Sarah and John's surviving son John, died of " Bronchitis accelerated by exposure". John Mortimer was also to die tragically of accidental poisoning on April 25, 1887. Sarah lived until October 3,1903. Her death certificate records senile decay and exhaustion as the cause of her death at the age of 75 years. Sarah's picture hangs in The Otago Settlers Museum in Dunedin, NZ.
Notes for John Mortimer:
John Mortimer was born at Stretham, England, in about 1821. The 1841 census lists him as 20 years of age, living in Waterbeach,Cambridge with his father Isaac and mother Ann. His father was an agricultural labourer and there were seven other brothers and sisters listed. On his wedding certificate John calls himself a labourer. From 23rd of March 1870, until his death, John farmed the land granted to him by the NZ government.
This is the report of John MORTIMER'S death as recorded in the newspaper OTAGO WITNESS 29th April 1887
We(Bruce Herald) regret to announce that Mr J. Mortimer, of North Branch, died yesterday morning as the result of inhaling the fumes of phosphorised grain. He obtained the grain early last week for the purpose of poisoning rabbits, which are very numerous about his place, and placed it in an out- house. Shortly afterwards he went into the same place to clean a gun, and while there observed that there were white fumes about, but paid no particular attention to the fact, not thinking it of any consequence. Some time afterwards he felt very unwell and commenced to throw up black vomit, and was soon suffering great pain. This went on more or less for a couple of days, when Dr Stewart was sent for. There being no known effectual antidote for poisoning by phosphorous, the doctor administered magnesium as the best thing under the circumstances, but the vomiting still continued. On Sunday morning, however there was an apparent change for the better: the sufferer was hiccough- ing a good deal, but the pain was partially gone. The doctor succeeded in stopping the hicoughs. Mr Mortimer felt much better, and thought he would get over it, and Dr Stewart at that time thought he would recover. A reaction set in, however, and about 5 o'clock yesterday morning he breathed his last. The vomit, we are informed, was quite luminous in the dark. Mr Mortimer was an old and respected resident in the district, and much sympathy is felt for his widow under the sad circumstances which attended his death.
More About John Mortimer:
Census: 1841, Waterbeach, Cambridge, England
Children of Sarah Binge and John Mortimer are:
2 i. Edward3 Mortimer, born Abt. 1846.
3 ii. John Mortimer, born Abt. 1847.
4 iii. Emma Mortimer, born 1848.
5 iv. John Mortimer, born Abt. 1849.
6 v. Emma Mortimer, born 1850.
7 vi. John Mortimer, born Abt. 1851 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia; died September 22, 1879 in Milton, Otago, New Zealand.
8 vii. James Mortimer, born Abt. 1853.
+ 9 viii. Emily Mortimer, born September 14, 1855 in Duckponds,Geelong,Victoria,Australia.; died March 27, 1940 in Dunedin, Otago,NZ.
10 ix. Hannah Elizabeth Mortimer, born Abt. 1860; died 1860.
11 x. Hannah Mortimer, born Abt. 1861; died 1863.
Generation No. 2
9. Emily3 Mortimer (Sarah Ann2 Binge, Francis1 Bynge) was born September 14, 1855 in Duckponds,Geelong,Victoria,Australia., and died March 27, 1940 in Dunedin, Otago,NZ. She married John Smith Chalmers April 06, 1876 in Tokomairo,Otago,N.Z., son of James Chalmers and Ellen Adam.
Notes for Emily Mortimer:
Emily,was born in Duckponds,Geelong,Victoria, Australia .When she was 7 years old she came to NZ with her brother John and her mother,Sarah Mortimer (nee BINGE) on the sailing ship,"Aldinga"( 291tons). They departed Melbourne for Otago 10th December 1863, travelling steerage.The Otago Daily Times reported the arrival on Thursday, December 17. "The s.s. Aldinga arrived in port in the morning, having reached the Heads at 5a.m., when it continued so thick and foggy for several hours that it was impossible to make the harbor. The Aldinga has made one of her swift passages of less than five days and a half, though a persistent and strong head wind was experienced through-out the passage. She left Melbourne at 6 p.m., on the 10th and made the passage entirely under steam. At 1 p.m, on Tuesday, she passed the s.s.Hero outside of Stewart's Island, running with all sail set before a strong breeze." Sarah, John and Emily were sailing with 50 other passengers.They went ashore at Port Chalmers, the sea port near to Dunedin city, Otago. At some time later (1870) they were allotted land near Milton. Emily grew up on her parents farm,she could read and write but I am unable to locate her school records. Sarah was literate so I assume she may have schooled her children. On April 1876, when Emily was 21years old she married John Smith Chalmers, a Scotsman & railway engineer, nine years older than she was. Two daughters were born within two years, Emily Sarah born June 1877 and my grandmother, Ellen Jane, in September 1878 .Eleven months after Ellen's birth John was killed leaving Emily with two babies. I have no record or even family stories of how she managed at this early stage of her life, except that as her parents were alive, they probably supported her and the children. After Emily's father died of poisoning in 1887, it is recorded in a Trade Directory of the time (STONE'S), that she developed a small fruiterer business in Milton.She moved to Dunedin city in 1890 where Stone's directory again records her as owning a fruiterers business and later,1895,as a shirtmaker; she continued to work in this way until at least 1910. Dunedin is a situated about 50 miles from Milton. In those days Dunedin was a very prosperous and thriving city as there had been gold discovered in the province of Otago.
At some time following 1910, she purchased land in a new developement in a suburb of Dunedin and built a small house with an area attached in which she set up a small grocery business. She supported herself this way until she was a very old lady. I can remember her only vaguely. She seemed to be a very sweet person, but to me, to be extremely ancient !!
Notes for John Smith Chalmers:
Report in the OTAGO WITNESS August 23rd 1879 A railway accident occurred at Kaihiku, on the main Southern line,on the afternoon of Friday, the 15th, resulting fatally to the engine driver----though both the fireman and guard, who were the only other occupants of the train,escaped unhurt. The accident occurred to the goods train which leaves Clinton for Clarksville at 4pm. It had got to within about a mile from Kaihiku station on Friday afternoon, when the engine ran off the rails, down the embankment of about six feet, and rolled over some 30 yards distance from the line. No cause whatever, it is stated, can be assigned for the mishap. The train was of an average weight, comprising three loaded and five empty trucks; the engine was a new one; and the line at the spot was nearly straight. It is assumed, therefore, that there must have been some obstruction on the rails. When news of the accident was received in Dunedin, Messrs Grant and Armstrong left for the scene in a special, taking with them Dr Maunsell. The engine-driver, however, had died long before they arrived. He lived for six hours after the occurrence, and the doctor states that his injuries were so severe that no skill could have saved him. It would appear that the engine toppled over to the side on which he was standing, and that, having been thrown off it, he received his principal hurt from one of the trucks, the wheel of which struck him on the back and pinned him to the ground. The steam escaping from the engine blew into his face as he lay on the ground, and he was severely scalded by this means. The fireman and guard worked in a very praiseworthy way to release him, and had to use a crowbar to raise the wheel of the truck before he could be got out. The deceased, whose name was John Chalmers, was a resident of Lawrence,and leaves a wife and two children. He was taken to a settler's house near where the accident took place,and his body was afterwards taken to Clinton where an inquest was to be held. He was a man of thoroughly sober habits, a careful driver, and greatly respected amongst his fellows.
More About John Smith Chalmers: Burial: Milton ,Otago,N.Z Confirmation: Presbyterian Church
Children of Emily Mortimer and John Chalmers are:
+ 12 i. Emily Sarah4 Chalmers, born June 17, 1877 in Lawrence, Otago,N.Z.; died January 09, 1938 in Dunedin, Otago,N.Z..
+ 13 ii. Ellen Jane Chalmers, born September 11, 1878 in Lawrence, Otago,N Z; died November 11, 1952 in Dunedin, Otago,N Z.
Generation No. 3
12. Emily Sarah4 Chalmers (Emily3 Mortimer, Sarah Ann2 Binge, Francis1 Bynge) was born June 17, 1877 in Lawrence, Otago,N.Z., and died January 09, 1938 in Dunedin, Otago,N.Z.. She married Francis Ayers.
Children of Emily Chalmers and Francis Ayers are:
14 i. Thomas John5 Ayers, born March 06, 1907 in Dunedin, Otago, N Z; died October 06, 1984 in Dunedin, Otago,N.Z.. He married Wilhelmina Fraser Sandom April 02, 1931.
15 ii. Francis Arthur Ayers, born October 16, 1908; died November 11, 1970.
16 iii. May Ayers, born May 01, 1910. She married Victor Ward.
17 iv. Ellen(Nell) Mary Ayers, born October 21, 1913 in Dunedin, Otago, N Z; died June 17, 1988 in Dunedin, Otago, N Z. She married Silvester Russell.
18 v. Harold Ayers, born August 22, 191; died August 22, 1995. He married Norma Johansen.
13. Ellen Jane4 Chalmers (Emily3 Mortimer, Sarah Ann2 Binge, Francis1 Bynge) was born September 11, 1878 in Lawrence, Otago,N Z, and died November 11, 1952 in Dunedin, Otago,N Z. She married Alexander Murray August 20, 1906 in Dunedin, Otago,N Z, son of Alexander Murray and Annabella Black.
Children of Ellen Chalmers and Alexander Murray are:
19 i. John Alexander5 Murray, born January 02, 1907 in Invercargill, Southland ,N.Z.; died December 12, 1971 in Dunedin, Otago,N.Z.. He married Myrtle Lindsay Davis October 28, 1929 in Dunedin, Otago,N.Z..
20 ii. Cecil Hector Murray, born August 20, 1918 in Dunedin, Otago, N Z; died August 02, 1985 in Dunedin, Otago, N Z. He married
(1) Eva May Kathleen Ayres 1939 in Dunedin, Otago, N Z. He married
(2) Enid May Cameron September 02, 1946 in Dunedin, Otago, N Z.
