Australian help needed regarding a forester (General)

by jimashton , Thursday, October 19, 2006, 00:51 (6611 days ago)

I am seeking help regarding information available in Australia for a forester.
The background; Winifred Baldwin 1840/1867 East Dean, daughter of William Baldwin & Hannah Smart, married Richard Sadler & died in childbirth with their first child Eliza in 1867 in East Dean. Before she married Richard Sadler in Newent 1866, she had two illegitimate children, Frederick George Baldwin1862/1938 allegedly to a Reuben Meredith 1844/1924 and a Joseph Baldwin baptised Forest Church 25.12.1864. The father of Joseph is alleged to be William Marfell. Following Winifred’s death in 1867 Frederick & Joseph Baldwin lived with Richard Sadler’s brother Henry Sadler & Charlotte (nee Baldwin - Winifred’s sister) and can be found on census data with them. Joseph emigrated to Australia and married Mary Jane Clayton born 30.9.1866 Emerald Hill South Melbourne. They married 13.9.1890 North Melbourne. They had 12 children including a William Marfell Baldwin born & died 1905. The addition of Marfell as a middle name probably confirms the father of Joseph, but whilst the fathers name is not included in Joseph’s baptism, I wonder if any details are shown at Joseph’s marriage in Australia, hence the enquiry as I am trying to ascertain which William Marfell is the alleged father of Joseph Baldwin.