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     James Edwin Dempster was born on 2 February 1826 in Whitford Lane, Mitcham, Surrey. He was the son of John Smith Dempster and Catherine Lee Wafford. James Edwin Dempster was christened in 1826 in Independent church, Mitcham, Surrey.
     A 1936 newspaper article in SA reported: Fine Handwriting "What do you think of that for writing by a boy of 10?" said Major H. C. R. Batcbelor to me yesterday, as he showed me a letter in a beautiful copper-plate hand. It was written by Mrs. Batchelor's father, the late James Edwin Demp ster, to his parents when he was at boarding school in England. It is couched in such respectful terms that it is worth reproducing. Here it is:— Falkland House. Turnham Green. December I. 1836. My dear Parents, I nave the pleasure to acquaint you that our Christmas vacation will commence on Saturday the 17th instant, when I anticipate the happiness of meeting you and all my friends in perfect health. Pray, accept my best love, and believe that I remain, my dear parents. Your affectionate son, James Edwin Dempster. Mr. Dempster became head of the firm of Dempster, Webb & Dempster, Port Adelaide, solicitors, and died in June, 1893.
     He may be the James Dempster who had a son James by Elizabeth baptised 29 Sep 1844 at Chichester. He was not listed with his family in the 1841 census.
     James Edwin Dempster married Matilda Caroline Humberstone, daughter of William Humberstone and Mary Steer, on 10 June 1851 in St Mary's, St Mary's on the Sturt, Mitcham, South Australia. James was a solicitor, Supreme Court, South Australia. He was listed in an 1875 & 1881 directories at Queenstown and in partnership with Webb at Divett St, Port Adelaide. He was a JP in 1876.
     James died on 12 June 1893 in 'Grosvenor House', Queenstown, South Australia, aged 67. His obituary in The Advertiser stated - DEATH OF MR. J. E. DEMPSTER. A PROMINENT PORTONIAN.
The legal profession of the colony and of Port Adelaide in particular has suffered a severe below in the death of Mr. James Edwin Dempster, which took place at his residence Grosvenor House, Queenstown, on Monday afternoon. The announcement of his demise did not cause much surprise, as he had been suffering very acutely from heart disease, oomplicated with other complaints, for many weeks. On several occasions during his long illness his death was expected, but so strong was the old gentleman's consti tution and so bright his spirits that they, assisted by careful nursing and unremitting medical attention, managed to keep him alive for a considerable time. Mr. Dempster had been compelled to keep his room since early in April last, but as he rallied last year from a similar attack it was thought that complete rest and treatment would again bring about his recovery, and not until some 10 days ago did his medical attendants, Drs. Marten and Tiechelmann, consider his case hopeless. His death took place at about 2 45 o'clock in the afternoon in the presence of most of the members of his family. As a solicitor Mr. Dempster was esteemed above all by his con temporaries at the Port, where be had been in practice for a longer period than any other member of the legal profession. He exoelled as a shipping adviser, being unequalled in the colony in tnat special branch of law. His name invariably figured in connection with any large shipping action which might be brought into court, his wide knowledge of merchant shipping law being well known to his legal brethren and to the mercantile community. Mr. Dempster arrived in the colony some 47 years ago, and after a brief clerkship with the then Sheriff (Mr. Newnham) took up the study of the law, being articled to Messrs. Hardy, James, & James. In connection with that firm he on the death of Mr. Wm. James accepted the charge of the Port Adelaide branch cf their business, entering into partner ship with Mr. H. B. James, whose interest he subsequently purchased. Having an un usually good presence, ready wit, and a fluent speech he was very successful in winning the cases entrusted to his care. The practice he assisted in building np was a very extensive one, and at the present time the firm of Dempster, Webb, k Dempster are legal advisers to the corporations of Port Adelaide and Semaphore, and the district councils of Woodville, Queenstown and Alberton, and Rosewater. Under instructions of the late Hon. Charles Mann, then Attorney-General, Mr. Dempster drafted a consolidation of the Marine Board Act, which was, however, owing to Parlia mentary exigencies, postponed for a shorter measure.' also prepared by him for certain emergencies which had arisen, but it is under stood the Act now in use follows largely upon the lines of Mr. Dempster's draft. He was not infrequently called upon to advise the Go vernment shipping departments, and re ceived the appointment of Solicitor to the Treasury, which he subsequently re signed in the interests of his geneial clients. By this gentleman's demise Port Adelaide loses one of its most promising and respected citizens. Until late years, during which Mr. Dempster has owing to infirmity arising from an affection of the heart led a somewhat retired life, he was most active and greatly appre ciated in connection particularly with all local public matters. Is 1881 be unsucessfully con tested the election for the Assembly, being beaten by bis neighbor, Mr. Martinson, who secured the support of the various labor unions. Although of late, owing to his in firmities, Mr. Dempster was unable to take the active part he used to in public affairs, many people remember bow useful were the services he rendered the Port-road carriers by drafting petitions to the Government for the repair of that much maligned thoroughfare, upon the surface of which almost the whole of the goods traffic between the Port and Adelaide was at one time conducted. The deceased gentleman was highly respected by all classes, and especially by the members of the Church of England, to which he firmly adhered. He was a stanoh supporter of Canon Green, and for 10 years acted as his vestry man at St. Paul's Church, a post he only resigned when infirmities compelled him to do bo. For several years he held office in the Diocese of Adelaide as church advocate, and for a long period was an active and useful member of Synod. His wife and family, consisting of one son and two daughters, survive him. The son. Mr. G. W. Dempster, has been in practice with his father and Mr. Webb as Dempster, Webb, and Dempster for a number of years, while the two daughters are married to Dr. W. Boot, of Moruya, New South Wales, and Mr. H. C. R. Batohelor, of the Port Adelaide Customs. The remains of the deceased gentleman will be interred at St. Mary's, Edwardstown, where several of his family and relations are buried, to-morrow afternoon. The funeral arrangements have been placed in the bands of Mr. J. C. Haddy. He was buried on 14 June 1893 in St Mary's, South Australia.
     His will was proved in South Australia.

     James Ernest Dempster was born circa 1857 in Dalston, Hackney. He was the son of James Dempster and Mary Ann Lawson. Ellen, Alice, James and Albert were listed as the children of James Dempster in the 1861 census in 3 Laurel St, Dalston, Hackney, Middlesex. James Ernest Dempster was christened on 15 November 1863 in St Matthias, Stoke Newington, Hackney. Alice, James, Albert and George were listed as the children of James Dempster in the 1871 census in 14 Bloomfield St South, Hackney West. James, Ellen and George were listed as the children of James Dempster in the 1881 census in 34 Kingsbury Rd, Islington, London, Middlesex. James was an estate agent living with his parents in Islington, London, on 3 April 1881.
     James Ernest Dempster married Fanny Marion Huggins in December 1882 in St Paul Canonbury, London. Banns were called 4, 11 & 18th December, she was of the parish of Galston, Suffolk.

     His birth was registered in the quarter ending in September 1870 in Camden Town, St Pancras, Middlesex. James Hubert Dempster was the son of Percival Wilkes Dempster and Mary Ann Sophia Elizabeth Dean. James, Ansell, John, Herbert, Horace and Florence were listed as the children of Percival Wilkes Dempster in the 1881 census in 1A Murray Street, St Pancras, London, Middlesex, England. Sophia, James, Herbert, Horace, Florence, Ada, Adam and Beatrice were listed as the children of Mary Ann Sophia Elizabeth Dean in the 1891 census in 51 Russell Rd, Tottenham, London.

     James Percival Dempster was born on 26 February 1852 in Nelson Cottage, Gilles St, Adelaide, South Australia. He was the son of James Edwin Dempster and Matilda Caroline Humberstone.
     James died on 1 February 1853 in Gouger St, Adelaide, South Australia.

     Jane Dempster was born illegitimate before 22 November 1818 in Mitcham, Surrey. She was christened on 22 November 1818 in Mitcham, Surrey. Jane, daughter of John Dempster & Jane Duke, writing master of Mitcham, [illegitimate]. She was the daughter of John Smith Dempster and Jane Duke.
     Jane died before 1841?. She was not listed with her father's family in the 1841 census. But she may be with her mother's family, may have married or be working elsewhere.

     Jane Elizabeth Dempster was born on 5 December 1802 in London. She was the daughter of William Dempster and Elizabeth Newby. Jane Elizabeth Dempster was christened on 9 January 1803 in St Sepulchre, Holburn, London.
     Jane Elizabeth Dempster married Henry George Jenns on 24 October 1832 in St Pancras, London.

     Jean Dempster was born on 13 June 1920 in Caltowie, South Australia. She was the daughter of Edwin Wafford Dempster and Ellie Holbrook Turner.
     Jean died on 16 April 1992 aged 71.

     Jessie Dempster was christened on 17 July 1859 in Petworth, Sussex. She was the daughter of Charles Dempster and Jane Russell. Joseph, Catherine, Charles, Alice, Edward and Jessie were listed as the children of Charles Dempster in the 1861 census in Market Place, Petworth.
     Jessie Dempster appeared on the 1871 census in Brighton, Sussex. She was a school pupil aged 11, born at Petworth.
     Jessie Dempster was described as a visitor in the 1881 census at the home of Edmund Pawlett and Alice Jane Dempster in Pound Street, Petworth, Sussex.
     Jessie Dempster married George Charles Breese on 13 March 1886 in St Luke, Oseney Crescent, London, Camden. George Charles Breese, 22, bachelor, commercial clerk, of Kentish Town, son of George Mayling Breese, gardener; to, Jessie Dempster, 26, spinster, of Hove, Sussex, daughter of Charles Dempster, gentleman; by licence. Both signed in the presence of Arthru Henry Breese & Eliza Sargent.

     John Dempster was born on 27 June 1795 in Streatham, Surrey. He was named on the 29 June 1795. He was the son of John Sinclair Dempster and Elizabeth Stoakes. John Dempster was christened on 11 January 1796 in Streatham. John, son of John Sinclair Dempster.

     John Dempster was born before 1840 in Stockport, Cheshire, England. He may be the son of Dr James Dempster, an army surgeon and therefore brother of Alexander Carroll Dempster but the co-incidence of the Humberstone family is intriguing.
     John Dempster married Amelia Humberstone, daughter of William Henry Humberstone and Elizabeth Vanstone, on 25 February 1871 in All Saints Church of England, St Kilda, Victoria. The certificate states he was born Stockport, England, distiller, of full age, of Melbourne, son of James Dempster, soldier & Allen?? Bradley. Amelia was born in Adelaide, of full age, of St Kilda, daughter of William Humberstone & Elizabeth Vanstone, distiller. John Dempster was listed in a directory dated 1875 as J Dempster at Wellington St, Richmond, Victoria.

     John Dempster was born circa 1877. He was the son of John Dempster and Amelia Humberstone.
     John died in 1883 in Collingwood, Victoria.

     John Dempster was born on 13 August 1793 in Stepney, London. He was the son of George Dempster and Elizabeth Edwards. John Dempster was christened on 30 March 1796 in St George in the East, Stepney, London.

     John Dempster married Elizabeth Henderson on 30 September 1621 in St Martin in the Fields, Westminster.

     John Dempster was born circa 1847 in St James, London.
     John Dempster married Emily Louisa Pearce on 26 September 1868 in Bethnal Green RD.
     John Dempster and Emily Louisa Dempster appeared on the 1891 census in Tottenham, London. He was a carpenter adn unlikely to be connected.

     John died before 18 February 1795 in Lambeth, Surrey. He is the only Dempster registered between 1777 and 1819. He was buried on 18 February 1795 in St Mary, Lambeth.

     John Dempster was born on 15 March 1764 in London. He was the son of John Dempster and Susanna Unknown. John Dempster was christened on 25 March 1764 in St Anne, Soho, Westminster.
     He may be the John Dempster who married Priscilla Field, both single of the parish at St Luke Chelsea on2 March 1792, both signed in the presence of James Barrett & Geo Goodyear.

     John Dempster married Susanna Unknown.

     John Dempster was christened on 14 November 1875 in St John the Evangelist, Drury Lane, Westminster. He was the son of John Dempster and Emily Louisa Pearce.

     John Dempster was born say 1735. He was the son of Patriarch? Dempster.
     John Dempster lived at Blandford Forum, Dorset.
     John Dempster was mentioned in the will of James Dempster dated 6 May 1819.

     John Dempster was born. This is unlikely to be John Sinclair Dempster as he was the son of John not James. He was the son of James Dempster and Elizabeth Etheredge.
     John Dempster was mentioned in the will of James Dempster dated 6 May 1819.

     His birth was registered in the quarter ending in March 1873 in Camden Town, St Pancras, Middlesex. John Augustus Dempster was the son of Percival Wilkes Dempster and Mary Ann Sophia Elizabeth Dean. James, Ansell, John, Herbert, Horace and Florence were listed as the children of Percival Wilkes Dempster in the 1881 census in 1A Murray Street, St Pancras, London, Middlesex, England.
     John Augustus Dempster married Eliza Unknown before 1900.
     John Augustus Dempster was employed was a fishmonger in 1904.

     John Bundock Dempster was christened on 24 May 1837 in the Chapel Royal, Brighton, Sussex. He was the son of George Augustus Frederick Dempster and Marian Murch Webb.
     John died before 9 March 1838 in Brighton, Sussex. He was buried on 9 March 1838 in St Nicholas, Brighton.

     John Herbert Dempster was born say 1895. He was the son of Herbert Augustus George Dempster.

      John Hugh Dempster was also known as Joseph Hugh in some records. He was born on 29 June 1864 in Greenwich, Kent, England. He was the son of Richard Frederick Dempster and Harriett Mathew. John Hugh Dempster was christened on 9 November 1864 in St Alphage, Greenwich, Kent. Frederick, John and Henrietta were listed as the children of Richard Frederick Dempster in the 1881 census in Eccleshall, Staffordshire. Frederick Wilberforce Dempster and John Hugh Dempster was an executor of Harriett Mathew's estate on 14 May 1888 in the Principal Probate Registry, London.

     John Sinclair Dempster was christened on 3 May 1769 in Blandford Forum, Dorset. John Sincliar [sic] of John Dempster. He was the son of John Dempster.
     John Sinclair Dempster and Elizabeth Stoakes obtained a marriage licence on 21 February 1791 in London.
     John Sinclair Dempster married Elizabeth Stoakes on 24 February 1791 in Mitcham, Surrey. John was described as a schoolmaster circa 1794, Streatham, Surrey. Ja. Martin 14 Dec 1799 - about 5 years ago he hired himself to Jo. Dempster of Streatham, school master, at wages of £5, served the year and received his wages. He was listed in a directory dated 1805 as Schoolmaster at 3 Hatfield Place, St George's Fields, Southwark, Surrey.
     John Sinclair Dempster lived at Hatfield House, Westminster Rd, Southwark, Surrey, between 1806 and 1814. J Dempster, Academical & Commercial agent, Hatfield House, Westminster Rd. Southwark; John Dempster 3 Hatfield Place, St Georges Fields.
     He advertised in the Times on 4 July 1807: Preparatory seminary, Harleford-place, Kensington common - Mr Dempster respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has made arrangements for the reception of a limited number of young gentlemen from the age of four to nine, to be placed under the personal care of Mrs Dempster, by whom they will be treated with that maternal tenderness, which all who have been under her charge have uniformly experienced. The situation, which is on the Clapham-road, is airy and pleasant, and allowed by the Faculty to be one of the most salubrious in the vicinity of London: and the distance, being only two miles from the Bridges, will render it convenient for parents to witness frequently the attention paid to their children. The domestic accommodations are peculiarly adapted to the purpose ; and Mr and Mrs Dempster indulge the hope that their united endeavour to promote the comfort and improvement of their pupils, will be found too merit general approbation and encouragement, The terms are moderate, and may be known by application as above ; or Mr D on being addressed by letter, will wait upon those parents and guardians who may be disposed to patronize the undertaking. Stages every hour from Charing-cross, Somerset-house and Gracechurch-street.
     John Sinclair Dempster married secondly Mary Frost (Davies/Davis) on 6 July 1812 in St Mary, Lambeth, Surrey. They were both widowed of this parish. She was the widow of David George Davis.
     John Sinclair Dempster was mentioned in the will of James Dempster dated 6 May 1819. This possibly refers to his father as only the first name is given and their birthdates are closer. John was a teacher in 1819, Surrey. He was mentioned in his brother's will as a schoolmaster in 1819.
     John Sinclair Dempster were recorded on the in 1821 census in Kingsland Crescent, Hackney. John Dempster, school, 28 males, 5 females. 33 total. He was listed in a directory dated between 1823 and 1824 as John Dempster, Academy at Hackney. He and John Smith Dempster were listed in a directory dated between 1823 and 1824 as Dempster, John, Academies (Gentlemen's Boarding) at Mitcham, Surrey.
     John Sinclair Dempster and John Smith Dempster lived at Mitcham, Surrey, between 1823 and 1824. John Dempster paid rates on a house there (which?). John Sinclair Dempster was listed in a directory dated 1830 as John Dempster at 1 Kingsland Crescent, Hackney.
     John Sinclair Dempster were recorded on the in 1831 census in Hackney. John Dempster, Kingsland Crescent, Kingsland Road [East], no. 1, 1 school [29 males]. He was listed in a directory dated 1832 as John Sinclair Demster, Academy at Hackney. It was a day school only (shown by the absence of the boarding mark in the list).
     John died on 31 December 1838 in St Thomas, Hackney, aged 69. He was listed in a directory dated 1839 as John Sinclair Dempster, boarding school at Hackney. He was buried on 9 January 1839 in St John, Hackney. He was mentioned as deceased at the death of Sarah Frances Dempster, on 11 October 1862. She was described as the youngest daughter of the late Mr John Sinclair Dempster, of Kingsland Crescent, Middlesex.

     John Smith Dempster was born on 3 April 1795 in Mitcham, Surrey. He was the son of James Dempster and Sarah Osborn. John Smith Dempster and Mary Ann Dempster witnessed George Robertson and Elizabeth Dempster's wedding on 9 October 1817 in St John, Hackney, Middlesex.
     In James Dempster's will dated 6 May 1819 in Mitcham, John Smith Dempster was named as heir; His will mentions his wife Ann, his eldest son James, his mother Elizabeth, his four sons James, Richard, John & Robert, daughters Sarah Norris & Mary Ann Dempster, his grand-daughter Frances (daughter of his son James by Augusta Frances his first wife) and his grandson George, son of James; his brother John & his sister Elizabeth Smith. James Dempster the elder of Mitcham in the county of Surrey schoolmaster I give all the manors messuages lands and hereditaments which are now vested in me as a Trustee or Mortgagee only unto Jackson Walton of Warnford Court in the City of London, Gentleman, John Parrott the elder of Mitcham Surgeon and Richard Barnett of Clarence Row Pentonville in the county of Middlesex Gentleman upon such Trusts and subject to such equity of redemption... and I give my copyhold messuage at Carlton Place Brighthelmstone in the County of Sussex now in the occupation of Mr Knowles ... upon trust that they permit my wife Ann Dempster to receive the rents for her life or permit my wife to reside therein during her life without paying rent and do after the decease of my wife assure the said messuage to such one or more of my children as my wife shall by her will appoint And I give my messuage called Baron House situate at Mitcham with the Gardens and all the lands adjoining held by me as tenant from year to year together with all my furniture, fixtures, plate, linen, china and books in and about the same (except such parts hereinafter given to my wife and grandson) and the goodwill of the business or concern now carried on at Baron House unto my eldest son James Dempster subject to the payment of an annuity of £40 to my mother during her life ... to each of my four sons James Dempster, Richard Dempster, John Dempster & Robert Dempster successively in the order in which they are here named or or such of them if any as shall have obtained the age of 25 years at the time of my decease ... six equal shares ... sons James, Richard, John at 25, Robert at 25, daughter Sarah Norris the wife of Thomas Norris, late of Holborn, Mdx, upholsterer, daughter Mary Ann Dempster ... and whereas by indenture of settlement dated 12 July 1811 made between me and my wife Ann ... after her decease to my eldest son James and his wife and children ... for my granddaughter Frances Dempster, the daughter of my son James Dempster and of his first wife Augusta Frances ... the large silver cup to my grandson George Dempster, son of my son James Dempster, and I give unto my mother Elizabeth Dempster, to my brother John Dempster, and to my sister Elizabeth Smith £20 a piece for mourning ... to my friend John Peter Cook of Brighthelmstone, schoolmaster £20... Signed and witnessed at Brighton by Charlotte Annan, Marlbro' Place; Robert Rogers, North St, Brighton, draper, William Scott, New Street, Brighton, artist...      
John Smith Dempster paid land tax as John S Dempster from 1819 in Mitcham, Surrey. There was also a John Dempster listed in the land tax assessments from 1819. This may be his uncle John Sinclair? Dempster.
     John Smith Dempster were recorded on the on 28 May 1821 census in Kingsland Crescent, Hackney. John Dempster, Kingsland Crescent, school, 28 males, 5 females, 33 total, p. 135. This is more likely to be John Sinclair Dempster, but then he married at Hackney.
     John Smith Dempster and Catherine Lee Wafford obtained a marriage licence on 11 July 1821 in London.
     John Smith Dempster married Catherine Lee Wafford, daughter of John Wafford and Ann Wilks, on 17 July 1821 in St John, Hackney. On the 17th inst at St John's, Hackney, Mr John Smith Dempster, third son of the late J Dempster, esq., of Baron House, Mitcham, to Catherine, youngest daughter of Mr John Wafford, of Chatham Place, West Hackney. John Smith Dempster and Catherine Lee Wafford witnessed Richard Dempster and Ann Wafford's wedding on 20 December 1821 in Hackney, Middlesex. John Smith Dempster and John Sinclair Dempster were listed in a directory dated between 1823 and 1824 as Dempster, John, Academies (Gentlemen's Boarding) at Mitcham, Surrey.
     John Smith Dempster and John Sinclair Dempster lived at Mitcham, Surrey, between 1823 and 1824. John Dempster paid rates on a house there (which?).
     John Smith Dempster and James Dempster lived at Mitcham, Surrey, between 24 March 1823 and 1824. 1823: #98 James Dempster. House & garden £12/5/0. Ditto for cottage Mrs Smith £1/7/6. His mother and was also listed. #20 John Dempster, house, £2/10/0.
     1824: #98 James Dempster, house and land, #11 afsd?, house [bracketed] £4/1/9. His brother John was also listed for a house valued at 15/-.
     James Dempster signed the collections for 1823 & 24 March 1824. John Smith Dempster was listed in a directory dated 1827 as John Demster, Classical-agent at 20 Great St Helens, London. He and John Wafford, Richard Dempster and Catherine Lee Dempster witnessed Denis Boully and Elizabeth Lee Wafford's wedding on 10 January 1832 in Hackney, Middlesex. John was a teacher in 1833, Turnham Green, Chiswick. Mr & Mrs John Dempster, according to Pigots directory for 1833, were keeping a preparatory boarding school for gentleman's sons at Turnham Green. He was listed in a directory dated 1839 at 'Falkland House', Turnham Green, Chiswick.
     John Smith Dempster and Catherine Lee Wafford appeared on the 1841 census in 'Falkland House', Turnham Green, Chiswick, Middlesex. Falkland House, next to Turnham Green, was headed by John Dempster, aged 40, schoolmaster, not born in the county, Catherine Dempster, 35, born in county, John Dempster, 15, Richard 15, Engineer's apprentice, Hubert 11, Charlotte, 4, none born in county, Percival 1, born in county. Among the pupils are Robert and William Dempster aged 14 and 11, neither born in the county.
     John Smith Dempster was mentioned in the will of James Dempster dated 18 August 1841. John Smith Dempster was listed in a directory dated 1845 as John Smith Dempster at Turnham Green, Chiswick .
     John Smith Dempster made a will dated 23 September 1845 in Turnham Green, Chiswick . He left all his property to his wife Catherine.
     John Smith Dempster and Catherine Lee Wafford were recorded on the 1851 census in Falkland House, Chiswick, London. John S Dempster, 55, schoolmaster, born Mitcham, Surrey with his wife Catherine aged 47, born Hackney, children Catherine E, unmarried aged 23, Hubert F, unmarried aged 21, both born at Mitcham, Wallace H, aged 3, born Chiswick; Emily A, 17, born Chiswick; with assistants and servants. John Smith Dempster and Catherine Lee Wafford and Catherine Elizabeth Dempster witnessed William Henry Spratt and Emily Ann Dempster's wedding on 23 August 1855 in Christ Church, Turnham Green, Chiswick, Brentford RD, Middlesex.
     On 10 May 1859 he advertised in the Times: Falkland House, Church-end, Finchley N. Mr Dempster begs to announce that he has removed his establishment for young gentlemen from Turnham Green to the above healthy locality, where he has taken a delightful and commodious residence standing in its own grounds with an especial view to securing to his pupils the advantages of imporved outdoor premises for their general exercise and recreation, Terms, which can be made inclusive if preferred, may be obtained by application to Mr Dempster. The half quarter will commence on the 11th instant. May 1859.
     John Smith Dempster and Catherine Lee Wafford appeared on the 1861 census in 'Falkland House', Ballards Lane, Finchley. John S Dempster, head, married, 65, schoolmaster, born Mitcham, Sry; his wife Catherine aged 61, born Hackney; daughter Catherine E, unmarried, 39, scholar, born Mitcham; unmarried daughter Charlotte A, 23?, scholar, born Turnham Green, Mdx; son Wallace H, 12, scholar, born Turnham Green; with 12 resident pupils, 3 servants and 2 assistant masters.
     John Smith Dempster lived at 'Falkland Villa', Tetsworth, Oxfordshire, 1867.
     John died on 30 March 1868 in Sandgate, Kent, aged 72. The newspaper in Portland, Victoria had a notice: John S Dempster Esq. of Falkland Villa, Tetsworth, Oxon, England died 30 March 1868 at Sandgate, father of Mr John Dempster, of this town. Sydney & NZ papers please copy. He was buried on 4 April 1868 in All Soul's cemetery, Kensall Green.
     TETSWORTH, OXON. Valuable Freehold Dwelling House, and Garden. To be Sold by Auction, By Mr. Howland, At the Abingdon Arms Inn, Thame, on Tuesday the 23rd of June, 1868, at Three o'clock in the afternoon, under conditions to be then produced, and by direction of the Executrix of the late Mr. John Smith DEMPSTER . This valuable Freehold Dwelling House with Garden was late in Mr. DEMPSTER's own occupation, and the House has been recently newly fronted and entirely re-fitted. It contains dining and drawing rooms, two kitchens, four bed rooms and offices, with in-door water closet. - The water supply is excellent. This Property offers a most favourable opportunity, being so pleasantly situated, to anyone requiring a small comfortable Residence.
Particulars may be had at the George Inn, Aylesbury; Roebuck, Oxford; Falcon, High Wycombe; of the auctioneer, Thame; and of Messrs. Paine and Layton, solicitors, of No. 47, Gresham House, Old Broad-street, London, of whom further particulars may be known.
     His will was proved on 11 June 1868 in the Principal Probate Registry, London. The will of John Smith Dempster formerly of Turnham Green in the county of Middlesex but late of Tetsworth in the county of Oxford, gentleman was proved by Catherine Dempster of Tetsworth widow the relict and the sole executor, effects under £1500.

     John Wafford Dempster was born on 13 June 1822 in Mitcham, Surrey, England. He was the son of John Smith Dempster and Catherine Lee Wafford. John Wafford Dempster was christened on 22 August 1823 in Mitcham. John Wafford son of John Smith & Catherine Dempster of Mitcham, private teacher.
     John Wafford Dempster appeared on the 1841 census in the household of John Smith Dempster and Catherine Lee Wafford in 'Falkland House', Turnham Green, Chiswick, Middlesex.
     John Wafford Dempster arrived per "Isabella Watson" in 1846 at Adelaide, South Australia.
     John Wafford Dempster married Jane Rebecca Humberstone, daughter of William Humberstone and Mary Steer, on 12 August 1847 in Holy Trinity church, Adelaide, South Australia. John was a teacher, Hope Valley, South Australia. He also had a school in Portland, Vic, before becoming a publican.      
John Wafford Dempster moved to Victoria circa 1854.
     John Wafford Dempster lived at Portland, Victoria, 1858. The Portland Guardian advertised the Dempster Schoolroom. He was described as a living child of John Smith Dempster, aged 45.
     John Wafford Dempster lived at Portland, Victoria, 15 June 1868. The Portland Guardian mentioned Mr John Dempster of this town, as son John S Dempster, Esq. who died in Tetsworth, Oxford on March 30.
     John died on 24 July 1884 in Booth Street, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, aged 62. He was buried on 27 July 1884 in the Sandhurst cemetery, Bendigo.

     Joseph Dempster was born before 30 June 1843 in Petworth, Sussex. He was the son of Charles Dempster and Jane Russell. Joseph Dempster was christened on 5 July 1843 in Petworth. Sarah, Joseph, Catherine, Charles and Fanny were listed as the children of Charles Dempster in the 1851 census in Market Place, Petworth, Sussex. Joseph, Catherine, Charles, Alice, Edward and Jessie were listed as the children of Charles Dempster in the 1861 census in Market Place, Petworth.
     Joseph Dempster married Fanny Hopkins on 31 May 1866 in Woolavington, Sussex, England. Joseph was a nurseryman in 1881, in Midhurst, Sussex.

     Joseph Dempster was born on 9 April 1826 in Mitcham, Surrey. He was the son of James Dempster and Sarah Johnson. Joseph Dempster was christened on 1 March 1828 in Mitcham.
     Joseph Dempster appeared on the 1841 census in the household of George Augustus Frederick Dempster and Ann Milham in Ship St, Brighton. Joseph Dempster witnessed the codicil of Ann Milham on 27 October 1850 in Brighton, Sussex; This is a codicil of me Ann Dempster of Brighthelmstone Ssx widow I hereby confirm the direction in my will to James Dempster of East Grinstead the eldest son of my late husband James Dempster of the copyhold messuage and piece of freehold ground with stabling And whereas I appointed £300 three pound ten shilling per cent bank annuities in trust for my grandson George Dempster And I gave the land tax of £2.18.8 charged on Turks farm and all my real estate and residue of my personal estate unto my grandson George Dempster And appointed George Dempster executor And whereas my grandson George Dempster has departed this life Now I revoke all appointments and devises in my will in favour of my late grandson George Dempster And I hereby appoint the said £300 unto Sarah Dempster one of the daughters of the said James Dempster and I bequeath all my wearing apparel to Sarah the wife of the said James Dempster And I bequeath all the furniture wine spirits plate linen china books and other household effects belonging to me in my house no.42 Grand Pde Brighton and all my trinkets watches and jewellery to Sarah Dempster one of the daughters of James Dempster and I bequeath £19.19.0 each to Sarah Dempster and Mary Dempster and Ann Dempster two other daughters of James Dempster I give all the residue of my real and personal estate to Richard Dempster of Brighton Esq. and George Tamplin of no.150 Fenchurch St, London, gent upon trust to convert the same into money and be possessed of the same in trust for Augustus George Dempster and George Bundock Dempster the two children of my deceased grandson George Dempster to be equally divided between them share and share alike at the age of 21 And if both died before 21 in trust for Sarah Dempster, the daughter of James Dempster I appoint Richard Dempster and George Tamplin executors. Dated 27 Oct 1850. Witness Joseph Dempster, of 42 Grand Pde Brighton, H P Tamplin, 1 Lennox Place, Brighton. Ann and Joseph were listed as the children of James Dempster in the 1851 census in Crawley Street, Ifield, Surrey. He was a solicitor living with his parents.
     Joseph was registered in 42 Grand Pde, Brighton, Sussex, on the electoral roll dated between 1852 and 1859. He was not at this address in the 1851 census. Joseph was a solicitor from 1853, Brighton, Sussex. He qualified in Hilary Term (January) 1853. He witnessed the codicil of Ann Milham on 12 December 1855 in Brighton, Sussex; This is a codicil of me Ann Dempster of Brighton Ssx, widow, whereas I have by codicil to my will given the residue of my real and personal estate to Richard Dempster of Brighton Esq and George Tamplin of 159 Fenchurch St London gents, upon trusts for the benefit of Augustus George Dempster and George Bundock Dempster Now I revoke the devise and lieu thereof I give the residue of my real and personal estate unto my grandaughter Sarah Dempster one of the daughters of James Dempster. Dated 12 Dec 1855. Witness Joseph Dempster, solr. Brighton; Araunah Ballard, clerk to Messrs Woods & Dempster, Brighton. He witnessed James Dempster's will dated 26 June 1857 in Crawley, Ifield, Sussex. Joseph Dempster was listed in a directory dated 1858 as Joseph Dempster Esq. at Brighton, Sussex.
     Joseph Dempster appeared on the 1871 census in 64 Ship St, Brighton. Joseph Dempster, head, unmarried, 43, solicitor, born Mitcham wtih servants.
     The marriage of Joseph Dempster and Charlotte Unknown (Tewart) was registered in the quarter ending in December 1873 in Kensington RD, Middlesex.
     Joseph Dempster and Charlotte Unknown (Tewart) appeared on the 1881 census in 79 Lansdown Place, Hove, Sussex. Joseph Dempster, aged 54, married, solicitor, born Mitcham, with wife Charlotte aged 40, born Oxfordshire and three general servants including a Caroline Pafford!, born at Portsmouth. Joseph Dempster and James Dempster was an executor of Ann Dempster's estate on 27 January 1882 in the Principal Probate Registry, London. Joseph Dempster was an executor of Sarah Dempster's estate on 4 January 1886 in PPR.
     Joseph Dempster lived at Brighton, January 1886. He was an executor of Charles Dempster's estate on 22 December 1888 in PPR.
     Joseph Dempster and Charlotte Unknown (Tewart) appeared on the 1891 census in 79 Lansdowne Place, Hove, Sussex. Joseph aged 63, born Mitcham & Charlotte aged 50. They had two servants, Emily Easton aged 22, cook, domestic and Margaret Walthoe aged 22, housemaid, domestic. He was also listed at this address when executor in May 1891. Ellen Dempster and Joseph Dempster was an executor of James Dempster's estate on 22 May 1891 in PPR.
     There was an earlier Joseph and his wife Elizabeth having a daughter Elizabeth baptised 6 May 1781 at St Martin Vintry, London.. Joseph was widowed on 23 July 1894 in the Spa, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, on the death of his wife Charlotte Unknown (Tewart). Administration of the estate of Charlotte Unknown (Tewart) was granted to Joseph Dempster, on 23 October 1894 in PPR Charlotte Dempster of 79 Lansdowne Place, Hove, Sussex (wife of Joseph Dempster) died 23 July 1894 at the Spa, Tunbridge Wells. Administration at London 23 October 1894 to the said Joseph Dempster, solicitor. Effects £969/1/6/-.
     Joseph died before 30 March 1899 in Steyning RD.
     Valuation books: Hampton Place Schools [Brighton], schedule of fixtures; 20,21,22 Denmark Terrace [Brighton], list of rooms; 79 Lansdowne Place [Hove], estate of J Dempster deceased; 62 Lansdowne Place [Hove], estate of J Dempster deceased; 33 Lansdowne Place [Hove], estate of J Dempster deceased; 16 Holland Mews [Hove], estate of J Dempster deceased; 41 Fourth Avenue [Hove], inventory, 12 Apr 1900; tenants fixtures, 3 Oct 1900; Mrs Hatton, valuation of tenants, fixtures, (see AMS6508/5/2 and AMS6508/5/4), 15 Oct 1900.

     Joseph Dempster was christened before 19 July 1868 in Hove, Sussex. He was the son of Joseph Dempster and Fanny Hopkins. Joseph, Charles, Harry, Robert and Katherine were listed as the children of Fanny Hopkins in the 1881 census in North Street, Midhurst.