Difference between revisions of "William Melody"
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
| − | Bill Melody was born in the [[United States of America]].<ref> | + | Bill Melody was born in 1828 at Bonnyconnellan, County Mayo, [[Ireland]], emigrating to the Chicago, Illinois, [[United States of America]] in 1940 aged 12 years old.<ref>Research by descendant Lesley Melody, 2022.</ref> |
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| + | In 1951 21 year old William Melody and his brother seek gold during the goldrush at [[California]]. | ||
==Goldfields Involvement, 1854== | ==Goldfields Involvement, 1854== | ||
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==Post 1854 Experiences== | ==Post 1854 Experiences== | ||
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| + | In 1857 AT Dunolly, Victoria, Australia wWilliam Melody competed in prize fighting match, reputed to be one of the biggest of the day for £450. He did not win the prize. | ||
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| + | == Family == | ||
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Revision as of 21:06, 24 June 2022
Contents
Background
Bill Melody was born in 1828 at Bonnyconnellan, County Mayo, Ireland, emigrating to the Chicago, Illinois, United States of America in 1940 aged 12 years old.[1]
In 1951 21 year old William Melody and his brother seek gold during the goldrush at California.
Goldfields Involvement, 1854
He was said to be in the Eureka Stockade, and a member of the Independent California Rangers. When Captain Robert Burnete cried ”California Rangers to the fence” Bill Melody was the first to obey. [2]
Post 1854 Experiences
In 1857 AT Dunolly, Victoria, Australia wWilliam Melody competed in prize fighting match, reputed to be one of the biggest of the day for £450. He did not win the prize.
Family
See also
Independent Californian Rangers Revolver Brigade
Further Reading
Corfield, J., Wickham, D., & Gervasoni, C. The Eureka Encyclopaedia, Ballarat Heritage Services, 2004.
