John Yewer

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Maureen Withey on 18th January 2026

DIED. On the 25th inst., on board of the Yarra-Yarra steamer, in Bass Straits, Emily Hayson, youngest daughter of Mr. John Yewers, late of the Albion Hotel, Melbourne ; aged 8 months and 12 days. The Cornwall Chronicle, 29 Dec 1852. --------------------------------------------------------------- WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31. The only case of any interest before the court to-day. was that of John Yewers, (first meeting of creditors) who was opposed by Mr Young, on behalf of Mr. William Dawson, of whom the Insolvent purchased the pastrycook business in Elizabeth-street, formerly known as Hedger's. Mr. Young examined the Insolvent at some length, who deposed, that he bad been in business in Hobart Town for fifteen months, first in Collins street, and afterwards in Elizabeth-street, taking the stock, &c, from Mr. Dawson, and renting the premises of Mr. John James. When he took the shop in Elizabeth-street, the Insolvent had no property whatever ; he gave bills for the stock-in trade, good-will, furniture, &c., to the amount of £950, only one bill of £70 odd had been paid; Insolvent remained in Elizabeth-street about nine months, at a yearly rent of £145; he paid six months' rent ; did not know what was the value of the stock, but depended entirely upon Mr. Dawson, who put a certain value upon it ; he gave bills to the large amount of £950, without knowing the precise value of the stock be purchased. Three or four months after the Insolvent took possession, he told Mr. Dawson that he did not think the goods were worth the amount of the bills ; Mr. Dawson said they must be, as he had given £1300 for them ; Insolvent wished Mr. Dawson to take the goods back, as he (insolvent) could not make the business answer; Insolvent kept no books his business was chiefly a ready-money one; he had a few bad debts, but had kept no account of his profits and losses ; the amount of his book debts was £16 14s., the rest was ready money. The Insolvent was now examined relative to a sale of his effects by Mr. Duncan, which he said realized £84 8s. 1d., which Mr. Dawson received, with the exception of a quarter's rent to Mr. James ; at the sale the Insolvent bought in between £7 and £8 worth of goods, including a large looking-glass. The Insolvent also stated, that he paid besides the rent, about 25s a week for his household expenses, and 22s. a. week for servants' wages. In reply to a question from the Commissioner, he said, he could not do with fewer than two servants. Mr. Sutton, who appeared for the Insolvent, having put a few questions to him, the answers to which were unimportant, Mr. Young proposed to examine Mr. Dawson. The Commissioner did not object to take the evidence of the opposing creditor, but thought it had better be postponed to another opportunity. It was clear, on the one hand, that Mr. Dawson considered himself injured, while, on the other, it appeared that the Insolvent had engaged to pay more for the goods than they were worth; it would be better, therefore, before they proceeded any farther in the case, to take the evidence of Mr. Duncan, who would be enabled to certify as to the value of the goods. The Insolvent was then directed to make out a full and correct statement of all his transactions for twelve months previous to his declaration, in the best manner he could, having kept no books. Colonial Times, 6 Feb 1844. Hobart Town, Criminal Sessions. Tuesday October 22. William Dowse, stealing two loaves, the property of John Yewers. Verdict - Guilty. Sentence - to be imprisoned one month, and to be twice privately whipped. This is one of the Parkhurst boys. The Courier, 29 Oct 1844. JOHN YEWERS, Cook and Confectioner, begs to inform his Friends and the Public in general, that he has removed from Argyle street to those more central premises, next door to Mr Hamilton's, Jeweller, No 37, Liverpool street, where he will have Fresh Pastry every morning at 11 o'clock, at the following low prices - s. d. Rich Wedding Cakes, per lb. 1. 3 Rich Mixed Ditto, per lb. 1. 3 Wine Biscuits, p r lb.,. 0. 8 Spice Nuts, per lb. 0. 8 Almond Cakes, Macaroon, and Ratafia, per lb. 2. 6 Mutton and Mince Pies, per dozen. 1. 0 Barley Sugar, Acid and Peppermint Drops, per lb. 0. 10 Dinners and Suppers got up in the first style, and at the shortest notice, on the most reasonable terms. N.B.-Dinners baked every day, Liverpool-street, August 12,1845.  Colonial Times, 26 Aug 1845.

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Maureen Withey on 18th January 2026

Tasmanian Records. Death. Emily Hayson Yewers, Died 25 Dec 1852, age 8 months and 12 days, Cause of death, Teething. Confectioner’s child. Informant, John Yewers, father, Launceston.

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Maureen Withey on 18th January 2026

Winchester Assizes.—The following completes the list of the prisoners and their sentences John Vewer, James Wallis, Charles Russell, and John Williams, all lads, for a burglary, at New Alresford, in the dwelling-house of J. L. Winn; ... death recorded; ... Salisbury Journal, 21 July 1834. The following convicts, capitally convicted the last assizes, have been removed on board the Leviathan Hulk, at Portsmouth: — … John Yewer, Charles Russell, and John Hams, for fourteen years. Salisbury Journal, 8 Sept 1834.

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Maureen Withey on 24th February 2022

National Archives. Criminal Petitions. HO 17/84/82 Prisoner name: John Yewer (John Yewer Haysom). Prisoner age: 17 years. Court and date of trial: Hampshire Summer Assizes, Winchester, July 1834. Crime: Burglary, in the house of John Lawrence Winn (John Laurence Winn) at the Parish of New Alresford [Hampshire] on 27 April 1834. Initial sentence: Death recorded and commuted to 14 years transportation. Gaoler's report: 'Character bad'. Annotated (Outcome): 'Nil'. Petitioner(s): Elizabeth Haysom (mother) of Southampton [Hampshire]. Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): First offence; his youth; previous good character; led into the offence by others. Additional Information: Ordered to Leviathan [convict hulk]; convicted with three others [including William Fagan alias James Wallis]. Date: 1834 July 31.

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Nell Murphy on 31st December 2018

Convict Conduct Record in VDL has details re John's crime for house breaking and burglary, with two other men. Noted as "quiet & orderly". Some notes of minor misconduct but received his 'Ticket of Leave' in 1841 and 'Conditional Pardon' in 1843 & 1845. 31 Jan 1843: Permission to Marry - to Emily Moss - granted. 31 March 1843: Marriage - John YEWER, aged 26 yrs, Confectioner to Emily MOSS, aged 20 yrs, spinster, at Parish Church of England, Hobart. (ref. 37/1/3 no. 383) 22 Dec 1843: Birth of child Henry Edward (registration is under name "Mewers") Hobart. Parents listed as "John & Emily Mewers". ref. 32/1/3 no. 2281. 29 Sept 1845: Birth of child "Mary Elizabeth Haydon YEWERS" at Hobart. Father - John YEWERS, Pastry cook, Liverpool St. Hobart. Mother - Emily MOSS. (ref. 33/1/2 no. 1282) Note: this child is also registered under the name "Mewers". 15 Sept 1847: Departure from Launceston, VDL to Melbourne, Victoria per the 'Shamrock'. Ship to Colony - 'Waterloo'. (ref. POL459/1/2 p211) 19 Feb 1851: Mrs. YEWERS and children. Departure from Launceston to Melbourne per the "Shamrock". 25 Dec 1852: Death of "Emily Haysom YEWERS" at Launceston. Father - John YEWERS. (ref. 1146451 - full certificate not available online) Note: There may be other registrations under variations of name.

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Elizabeth Yewers on 30th December 2018

Born John Haysom but convicted under the name Yewer (later became Yewers). Went to Victoria and became confectioner/ caterer/ hotel operator. Returned to England to bring family members to Victoria, one of whom also took the name Yewers. Others retained Haysom.

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Elizabeth Yewers on 29th December 2018

Married 13/03/1843 at Hobart, Emily Moss, daughter of convict Edward Moss.