Janet Sherlock, neé McLellan
Samuel Sherlock
Samuel Sherlock was born in Launceston, Tasmania, in 1836, and was four years old when he came to Victoria with his family. He moved to Rye with his sister and her husband in 1848.
He later worked with Mr. Burrell, of Arthurs Seat, and after that, with Mr. Barker of Cape Schank, as a stock rider. It was here that he was accosted by two bushrangers who had escaped from Tasmania on a boat, and came ashore at Cape Schank.
It was here also that he met his future wife Janet McLellan, who, with her family, was quarantined on the fever ship "Ticonderoga" at Cape Schank.
Samuel was supplying the unfortunate crew and passengers with meat bought from Mr. Barker’s property.
He was next with Alexander Balcombe at the "Briars", and it was from there in 1849, that he married Janet McLellan and settled in Green Island.
Sherlock Family picnic, with their dog
Before the days of coaches, Samuel carried the mail on horseback, from Cheltenham to Rye and Hastings.
He was also a contractor for roads and bridges, working with the Mt.Eliza Roads Board - the precursor to the Mornington Shire, and he ran his own farm as well.
He lived and died in the house he built himself. He and Janet had eight children and have many descendants in the area.
He was buried in the cemetery in August 1900, and 60 vehicles and 40 horsemen followed the funeral to the cemetery.
Obituary Notice - Mornington Standard 6th. Sept. 1900.
