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Re: Rivett in Australia

WilliamsJ10 — 2012-05-16 05:38:30Z

Rivett Confusion, There are two Thomas Rivett's my one was born in Adelaide 1 March,1852 to George Rivett & Charlotte Elizabeth Bevis M 1847. They had 5 children Mary Ann 1848 Robert George,1849 George David,1854 Thomas 1852 B Hurtle Vale, Elizabeth Hannah 1856 Daisy Hill Victoria. The first three all born Adelaide. Robert 1812 George B 1814 Parents Robert B 1796 & Elizabeth Thurlow 1796-1844 Married Kenninghall 1811. Robert & George came to Aust 1838 guarding convicts on the Augusta Jessie. Robert 1812 is the father of the Robert born @ sea as they were on their way home to Chatham. My Thomas is a puzzel I know he was still alive 1928 as I have the obituary saying he didn't attend his brother Robert's Funeral. I can't find him on the electrol roll. I can follow the other two Thomas's on the electrol roll. Thomas Srn 1852? that came to Australia on the Oregon, I have the BC of his son Thomas 1879 and it says father AGE 27 born Kenninghall Norfolk. If you google Norfolk Baptism Project you can find a lot of records. There is a Thomas there Baptised 1850. More info contact joy.williams@iinet.net.au

Regards Joy GG Grand daughter of George

Re: Rivett in Australia

DeneseSmythe — 2012-05-15 22:13:43Z

Hi Kathy,
My mum and Dad were Jack and Peggy (Margherita Augustine), where do you fit in the scheme of things.
cheers
Denese

Re: Rivett in Australia

scorp211159 — 2012-05-15 15:28:17Z

Hey Denese, Yeah I used to spend a lot of time up bush with my grandfather trapping rabbits, foxes even roos. So which is your father/mother in the tree considering he had 15 siblings.
any info would be great thank you
regards Kathy

Re: Rivett in Australia

DeneseSmythe — 2012-04-24 22:59:26Z

Hi Kathy,
Darcy was my Uncle Charlie, he used to trap rabbits,I got stuck trying to find where Edwin's father came to Australia, have you got any information on that, I have a copy of Edwins death certificate, when I work it out I will put it on my page. Do you have a copy of the book The Came from Leicestershire that has a lot of information about Gran Rivett and her ancestors in it.
cheers
Denese

Re: Rivett in Australia

scorp211159 — 2012-04-23 17:00:34Z

Actually her name was Mary Elizabeth Archer also known as Ellen Grace also known as Ellen Archer, Mary Ellen Archer(Rivett) now have I made you as confused as I am?
On her marriage certificate its states Mary Elizabeth Archer yet on her childrens births certificates it Ellen or Mary Ellen. Makes you wonder what this relative and her husband were trying to hide

Re: Rivett in Australia

scorp211159 — 2012-04-23 16:48:41Z

The only Albert Edward I know of was my Grandfathers Uncle and he was born in 1883 he had 2 sisters and 2 brothers. It would make him age 76 if he died in 1959.
There are other branches of the tree though so if you could give me your mothers name it could help, only asking as my great grandmothers name was Alice Rivett,(Darley)and she had 17 children.
cheers
Kathy

Re: Rivett in Australia

scorp211159 — 2012-04-23 16:34:17Z

George Rivett is my great great great grandfather, he was a in the military escort for the convicts still being sent to Australia when he went to Tasmania, I do know he had a brother called William, I cant be too sure as I dont have the documents another relative who lives in NSW has more information. But I can try and find out for you. George and Charlotte settled in SA but their children (2 sons 2 daughters) settled in Victoria.Ive attached a pic of George to this for you too look at.
cheers
Kathy

Re: Rivett in Australia

scorp211159 — 2012-04-23 16:11:43Z

Thomas and Mary Elizabeth(Ellen) Archer had 9 children,
Alice Ellen 1878, Thomas George 1879, Mary Elizabeth 1881, Albert Edward 1883, Edwin Arthur 1885-1934, Adeline Edith 1889, Ethal May 1891 and twins Fredrick and Hartley Gordon 1895-1895.

Re: Rivett in Australia

scorp211159 — 2012-04-23 15:16:14Z

In regards to Mary Elizabeth Archer we haven't been able to find anything much about her as yet. It appears she might have been a "bondswoman" before her marriage to Thomas, as there doesnt seem to be any records of her birth just a note saying born in NSW
I'm still looking into though!
something else for you to know, George Rivett was in the Military and was a escort to the convict ships to Australia.Thomas wasn't actually born on land in Australia but at sea in the Port of Adelaide, all the Rivetts settled firstly in South Australia then ventured to NSW and Victoria.

Re: Rivett in Australia

scorp211159 — 2012-04-23 15:05:25Z

not the youngest no but 2nd youngest Edwin Arthur was the youngest of 5 ^^
If you have any queries just ask I have found lots of stuff on the Rivetts
regards
Kathy

Re: Rivett in Australia

scorp211159 — 2012-04-23 15:01:25Z

Sorry about the lateness of this reply but the information you gave me matches my family records perfectly.
Hers some more information for yo:
Thomas Albert Rivett parents were George Rivett 1814-1882 and Charolette Elizabeth( Bevis)1833-1916.
Georges' parents were:
*Robert Rivett 1782-1848 and Elizabeth (Thurlow)
*Roberts parents were:
#Robert Rivett 1767-1788 and Elizabeth (Pett)(who died in child birth): plus a 2nd wife named Rebecca (Peele) with whom he had twins Mary and William born in 1789 after their fathers death at the young age of 21 )he had his 1st son #Robert at the age of 15!
#Roberts parents were :
William Rivett ?-1780 and Mary Rivett ?

I do have more information which I keep on myheritage.com.au which you are free to join and browse if you like
You can see the huge family tree we have
regards Kathy

(oh by the way Thomas was my Great great grandfather.
So I better put this in too:
Thomas was Edwin Arthur Rivett father and his son was Darcy Albert Charles Rivett and his daughter was Marlene Fay Smith (Rivett) my mother lol)
Hope I havent confused you too much XOXO

Re: Rivett in Australia

scorp211159 — 2012-04-23 15:01:21Z

Re: Rivett in Australia

hermykins — 2012-03-14 11:40:45Z

My husband is a great grandson of Zephaniah through their son Oswald (Os). Zephaniah's parents were Thomas Rivett and Louisa Self, Thomas' parents were Thomas Rivett and Rhoda Neobard - one of Zephaniah's middle names was Neverd, as is my husband's and it comes from Rhoda. I think it has been established that Thomas and William were not related closely, although they must have been somewhat distantly - they just happened to be on the same ship, probably sent here from the same workhouse and appeared together because of their names being alphabetised - of Thomas and Rhoda's 9 children, there were no "William"s. Although the Thomas who came here was from Norfolk, his father Thomas and Rhoda were born and married in Eye, Suffolk. Which of Zeph's children did you come through (we have photographs of him, do you?) - when I just told my husband about you, he was very interested; you are more than welcome to contact us off-line for more information and photographs if you want - it's: irivett1@bigpond.com - my husband's name is Ian Neverd Rivett and he was born at Avenue Range, South Australia - near the homestead established by Zephaniah and Mary Ann Searle.

Re: Rivett in Australia

DeneseSmythe — 2012-03-14 11:38:10Z

Hello,
my great grandfather was Thomas Albert Rivett, wife Ellen Grace (maiden name unknown)

Re: Rivett in Australia

prlfm4 — 2012-03-14 05:09:13Z

Do you happen to know who William and Thomas Rivett's parents are? I am a descendant through Thomas with his son Zephaniah being my Great Grandfather. Are interested in any information you may have.

Re: Rivett in Australia

RichardIWinwood — 2012-02-10 15:24:00Z

Very interesting. I was totally unaware of the marriage of Phoebe Windward and William Rivett at Bressingham. As near as I can find, William Rivett was born at Kenninghall, Norfolk - a place rich in Rivetts. The 1941 census shows William and Phoebe in Lackford. William is shown as not being from Suffolk while Phoebe shows being from Suffolk. Their children, Eliza, Emily and John are listed in birth order and age nearly exactly as given on the Oregon passenger list. The other Rivett children on that list are from William's brother, John, who is listed separately for some reason. Phoebe was baptized at Lackford in Jan 1811 which would have put her age 40 in 1851 - certainly within the range of error expected in those days. Windwood misspellings also being common. The most compelling bit of evidence, in my view, for the Phoebe Rivett on the Oregon being the daughter of Robert and Ann Windwood of Lackford is the names/dates of their children.

Re: Rivett in Australia

paulgenaus — 2012-02-10 04:21:24Z

This links to the discussion at http://boards.ancestry.com.au/surnames.rivett/53/mb.ashx

Re: Rivett in Australia

paulgenaus — 2012-02-10 04:15:46Z

There appear to be two Phoebes marrying a William Rivett
m. 2/2 8-Mar-1834 Lackford, Suffolk Phoebe Winwood
m. 1832 Bressingham, Norfolk Phoebe Windward
d. 4-Dec-1878 Mintaro, South Australia

Bill and Enid Lewis in A Green Tree had the former
the Oregon shows Phoebe Rivett (Windwood) as being 39 in 1851
http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/oregon1851.htm

Re: Rivett in Australia

david_rivett — 2011-11-25 07:58:43Z

My father's name was Albert Edward Rivett born sometime between 1920 and 1930 in Victoria. He died in 1959. I think my grandmother's name may have been Alice, Alison or Amy. My father's sibling names were Mary and Bill Rivett, who were born before my father. I am also trying to trace my family tree.

Re: Rivett in Australia

MonicaDilling — 2011-07-28 15:12:49Z

Cathryn,
Could you please send me your email address? Contact me at jdill@persona.ca

I'd like to know how Robert George Rivett and Alice fit in to the tree. I also want to know who David Rivett (your source) was.

Thanks,
Monica Dilling

Re: Rivetts in australia

riw4mail1 — 2011-05-30 14:55:25Z

George Rivett b. 1849 England d. in Watervale 1909 was married to Mary Ann Morris 26 Dec 1881 in Watervale, S.A. George's parents were William Rivett and Phoebe Windwood who arrived in Australia in 1853 aboard the 'Oregon.' I would like additional information about this family.

Richard Winwood

George Rivett b. 1849 Suffolk, England. Died 1909 Watervale, S.A.

riw4mail1 — 2011-05-30 14:52:35Z

George Rivett was married to Mary Ann Morris 26 Dec 1881 in Watervale, S.A. George's parents were William Rivett and Phoebe Windwood who arrived in Australia in 1853 aboard the 'Oregon.' I would like additional information about this family.

Richard Winwood

Re: Rivett in Australia

madriv01 — 2011-05-22 02:50:50Z

I know little about my Rivett line, but my grandfather was Albert Edward, son of Ernest Alfred Rivett and Florence (NSW), perhaps the youngest sibling?

Re: Rivett in Australia

riw4mail1 — 2011-05-14 04:45:34Z

Phoebe Windwood is my 3rd Great aunt. I've been working on the Winwood line for many years and would be happy to share. Your post about William and Phoebe was the answer to a long held question - What ever happened to them? Phoebe and William were married at Lackford, Suffolk on 8 March 1834. Their first daughter, Eliza was born in Lackford, but Emily and John were born elsewhere - according to the 1841 census for Lackford. Anyway, I would love to know more about the descendants of William and Phoebe. Whatchagot? cheers, Richard

Re: John Rivett b.1813 and James Revett b. 1806, Kenninghall, Norfolk

PLukow — 2011-04-25 17:07:05Z

This is also my lineage. Please contact me at p_lukow@beyondbb.com

Re: Rivetts in australia

goodfellow22 — 2011-04-14 07:25:46Z

My grandmother was a Rose Rivett (sometime spelt Revitt), born in 1868 in South Australia. Her father was a James Rivett and his father, apparently, a George Rivett, born about 1820. Mr. Harris, I wonder if he could be your George Rivett!
Regards
Denise

Re: Rivetts in australia

gharris190 — 2011-02-08 13:09:57Z

Hello Joy I have a Rivett connection in Jessie Ada Rivett(Foan)my Grandmother.

I would like to know what became of Robert Rivett born 1812 - ? son of Robert Rivett "Senior" 1792 - 1848.

I believe he may have joined up in the British Army, Manchester Regiment 1/96th of foot and was followed by his brother George born 1814 - 1882 who enlisted in 1833 and went to Norfolk Island as Convict Guard in 1840.

George discharged from Army in 1846 while in Tasmania and I have found information that states George Rivett and (possibly our) Robert Rivett stayed in Australia after discharging. Any help would be appreciated. Phil Harris.

Rivetts in australia

joywilliams168 — 2010-11-12 02:40:05Z

Robert George Rivett Born at Sea 1848 does not belong to the Australian Rivetts. The one Born at Sea belongs to Robert Rivett & Mary Long. Robert George Rivett born 26/10/1849 Adelaide to George Rivett & Charlotte Beavis. Also note Rivett on Roberts Documants 1849 is spelt Revitt.
Joy Williams Any questions contact me thru Rivetts in australia

Re: Rivett in Australia

cathrynwalsh — 2010-11-08 22:27:50Z

Yes I do remember! Please email me at cathryn.walsh@gmail.com

Re: Rivett in Australia

joywilliams168 — 2010-11-08 22:12:19Z

Cathy,I don't know if you remember me,we used to come to Colloroy Plateau most xmas times. Or Aunty Lilly would come and stay with us at Clayton. Send me your address and your Email address and I will send you all that I have.
I am about to make contact with Jenny who is Uncle Berts grandaughter,it is good to see that the next generation is interested in the family history.
Regards Joy

Re: Rivett in Australia

cathrynwalsh — 2010-11-08 10:13:42Z

Hi Joy and all (I am Grand-daughter of Lillian Aiken - whose parents were Robert George Rivett and Alice Agnes Willsmore)
In the Family Tree given to me several years ago by David Rivett - I have Robert Rivett (Baptised 3/07/1792 Kenninghall Norfolk - married 29/3/1811 to Elizabeth Thurlow (Baptised 20/11/1790 Kenninghall Norfolk) as direct descendants.
I am unsure of the source of Davids information.
Regards
Cathryn

Re: Rivett in Australia

WilliamsJ10 — 2010-11-08 09:24:53Z

Monica, Can you please supply some more information. As you don't give any dates I am unsure if it is a match. I have several Robert Rivetts in my tree. Also I no longer believe Elizabeth Thurlow belongs in my tree. Robert Rivett Born 1792 Kenninghall married Elizabeth Amos. His son George Rivett was born 1814 Kenninghall, on Georges DIGGER details it says mother Elizabeth Amos. Not Elizabeth Thurlow. I have reason to believe that his Daughter Elizabeth Hannah provided the info so I imagine that it would be correct. Robert George Rivett 1849 b Adelaide,Robert George Rivett B 1869 Rocky Flat Talbot Vic George is my GGG GrandFather RG 1849 my GG GFather & RG my GFather married Alice Agnes Wilsmore.
Contact Me joy.williams@iinet.net.au
Regards Joy

Re: Rivett in Australia

MonicaDilling — 2010-11-01 03:41:52Z

Hi,

I am also interested in the Robert Rivett/ Elizabeth Thurlow ancestory. I would like to get more information from you and any source documentation you might have.
Thanks,
Mrs. Dilling

Re: Rivett in Australia

scorp211159 — 2010-10-28 10:06:29Z

thanx heaps Joy..I'm researching this for my mother as her mothers side has been done but no1 has bothered to find her fathers side
I promised to find out all I can for her.
I have sent another email form my yahoo.com acct with a heap of info for you..I do have more also if you want it

Re: Rivett in Australia

WilliamsJ10 — 2010-10-17 00:08:38Z

Jenny, I rung your Father & spoke with you Mother as well. They told me you were in China. Call me when you get home I have put a bundle of information together for you,that I will post once I know where to send it. I have printed most of the rivett family photo's that I have for you. This first time I will send mostly Rivett stuff that I have collected over 30 years and only a little bit of the Wilsmore side. Then when you have absorbed that I will send the Wilsmore stuff. You Parents will tell you in 1948 we lived with Uncle Bert & Aunty Beryl while Bert & my father Jack built our house in Centre Rd. Our Phone is 026297 9627 or Email me @ joy.williams@iinet.net.au Regards Joy

Re: Rivett in Australia

WilliamsJ10 — 2010-10-16 23:45:53Z

Kathy, I am having problems contacting you on the scorp Email address,please reply,so I can help you with Thomas,my GG Grand parents were George & Charlotte, I have Thomas's Birth Certificate. Also send an address where I can post some info to you.

Regards Joy

Re: Rivett in Australia

scorp211159 — 2010-07-01 06:01:03Z

Must say your information helped me so much, as my great great grandfather was Thomas Albert Rivett. would love the names of his siblings if you have a chance thaz just send me a email on scorp211159@yahoo.com
Regards and yes more relatives abound
Kathy

Re: Rivett in Australia

scorp211159 — 2010-07-01 02:32:26Z

Ok now I need yr help...if yr grandfather was Edwin Arthur rivett can you please confirm that his wife was Alice Maude Darley. Only asking as my mother found 2 diff records for the same person...Edwn Arthur Rivett. apparetly his birth and deathe records clash! or is she wrong any help would be appreciated as Edwins son Darcy Albert Charles Rivett was my grandfather.
Regards Kathy

Re: Rivett in Australia

scorp211159 — 2010-07-01 02:13:49Z

Hi, I think we are researching the same thing. MY great great grandfather was Thomas albert Rivett his wife was Mary Elizabeth Archer/Mary Ellen Grace (there seems to be some confusion to which name is hers as both are mixed on marriage and death certificates...investigating that still.
thomas was buried in the Springvale Cementary in Melbourne Victoria, he also out lived his son, Edwin Arthur Rivett(my great grandfather) by 4 yrs.
If Thomas was yr great grandfather then yr father or mother was a brother or sister to my greatgrandfather, if so which was it?
If you need any information on any family members fom Edwin down I can help...but yes we are having the same difficulties tracing Thomas's family.
If I find anything I will let you know
Regards
Kathy Smith

Re: Rivett in Australia

rivetteandblair — 2010-06-08 08:14:32Z

Hi Joy,

I am also researching rivett. Also a decendant of George Rivett born 1814 Kenninghall, Norfolk, England. Married Charlotte Elizabeth Bevis. If this is also your George rivett then I can let you know that I have found his death certificate which lists his parents as Robert Rivett born 1796 Norfolk and Elizabeth Amos also born 1796. You will find their details in the 1841 UK Census. George is not listed on the census but at 27yrs he would unlikely to still be at home. I am frustrated however that I cannot find any more info that the census records on the parents. For your info my Grandfather was Bertrand Grenville, son of Robert George 2nd and Alice Agnes. Hope this info helps.

Re: Rivetts in Suffolk

regorsoma — 2010-04-24 18:48:07Z

Hi I have just started looking for Revett,s in the Woodbridge, Suffork, area.My Grand farther was Charles William Revett of Little st johns street,Woodbridge Suffork. Thank you Roger.

Re: Rivett in Australia

WilliamsJ10 — 2010-04-03 04:57:20Z

Cathryn,I am also a direct decendant of George Rivett 1814,and I am looking for proof that Elizabeth Thurlow & Robert Rivett were in fact his parents. George is my GG Grandfather. Robert George & Alice Agnes are my Grand parents. If you are interested my tree is in Genes reunited. You can Email me at peter.e@iimetro.com.au

Regards Joy

Re: ROBERT GEORGE RIVETT B 1848 AT SEA OFFCOAST sa

parkerenp — 2010-03-22 12:20:30Z

I am the grandson of Edith Teresa Rivett.She married Christoph Heindrich Schmidt in Sydney aprox 1899 at the Lutheran Church in Goulburn Street Sydney They had 5 children Heindrich,1900 Christoph 1903,Thelma Lesley ?,Dorris Lillian 8/01/1911(all changed their names to Smith during the 1st world war.
Edgar had tea rooms at Coogee Beach /Lillian married ? and died at Lakemba in Sydney aprox 1950 surname unknown.Had 2 children 1 male one female beleived to be living in the wollongong area.On the Schmidt side heindrich (Harry) married had a daughter Betty. Christoph married had 1 boy Harry killed in a trucking accident aged 16.Thelma married Spencer stratton 1 daughter Maureen. Dorris married Edward George Parker had 5 children ,Edward Neil,Dorris Beverley,Errol Keith,&Graham George

Re: Rivett - Henry, Maurice, Susanna Sophia Rivett

mcursons — 2010-02-22 18:39:18Z

Hi Pat
Thanks for your quick reply. I sent both messages, I thought one was going to Keith. I look forward to hearing from you when you get the time.
Best Wishes Maggie (Margaret)

Re: Rivett - Henry, Maurice, Susanna Sophia Rivett

patnorman1 — 2010-02-22 08:41:20Z

Hello,

The Rivett board seems to have livened up just now. Thanks for your message and, as I have just said to Margaret, I will come back to all of you when I have digested this at home, as it's ages since I did anything on the Rivetts. thanks very much.
Pat

Re: William, Robert, Emily, Florence, Edith & Mable Rivett UK

patnorman1 — 2010-02-22 08:38:21Z

Dear Margaret,

Thank you for your message. It is ages since I did any of my familty tree, pressure of work unfortunately. I will sort it out and have a look at what I've got. It would be good to get back into it. Sorry I cannot help for now, but I do not have anything with me at work, but I won't forget!! Many thanks. Pat

Re: Rivett - Henry, Maurice, Susanna Sophia Rivett

mcursons — 2010-02-20 09:15:09Z

I have just started researching my father Victor Gordon Rivett's family. My grandparents Albert Victor Rivett and Violet Lilian Rivett nee Jarman gave me a family bible started by Henry & Susanna. The details are as follows:
Henry d 31/5/1822 m Susanna Draper 21/10/1848 d 28/12/1900
Children:
John Draper b 11/8/1849 d 11/3/1874
Maurice b 26/3/1852 m Susanna Sophia Saunders 5/11/1883
Clara Ann b 9/6/1857 m Charles Neves 20/10/1877
Arthur b 21/11/1859 d 6/5/1896 m Ann Rolfe 11/3/1884
William Henry b 2/9/1865 m Annie Elizabeth Wright at Attleburgh Norfolk 26/8/1891
Stephen died 30/4/1872 Aged 17yrs I do not have a birth date.
My father remembers his father Albert having siblings called Walter, Daisy, Violet & Percy. He thinks Percy moved to London. We used to keep in touch with Walter who lived in Sittingbourne in Kent he passed away about 36ys ago. He had a son called George who passed away about 25yrs ago. I still keep in touch with George's oldest son Roger.
My grandparents came up from Kent to Surrey to find work in the 1920's. I have a copy of Alberts birth certificate it states he was born 14/6/1888 father Maurice (yardman) & Susanna Sophia residence Kingston. Birth registered in the Bridge district of Kent. Married on 18/10/1917 certificate states occupation of Maurice as Shepherd. They had one son called Victor Gordon born on 9/2/1931 in Witley Surrey. Albert died 27/5/1970 death certificate states Faversham as place of birth not sure how accurate this is.
I would be very interested if there was any kind of connection or if you had more information.

Re: William, Robert, Emily, Florence, Edith & Mable Rivett UK

mcursons — 2010-02-19 16:43:39Z

Hi I have just come across your posting while trying to find out more about my family. I believe the fourth child of Maurice is Albert Victor my grandfather. He was born on 14 June 1888 in Faversham Kent. I remember he had a brother called Walter he was a couple of years younger than him. We used to visit him in Sittingbourne Kent. Walter had one son called George. He had four children, Roger, David, Carol & Mark. They all live in Kent. Albert Victor's birth certificate states that the district is Bridge and Susanna's residence is Kingston. Albert Victor married Violet Lilian Jarman on 18 October 1917 in the district of Faversham with Maurice as father occupation shepherd. They had one son Victor Gordon on 9 February 1931(my father). He Married Shirley Harman on 12 March 1955. I am their only daughter Margaret Lilian born on 2 October 1955. I never knew anymore of my grandfathers siblings only that there were four. I have a family bible that was started by Henry & Susanna with entries of their children, John Draper born 11 August 1849, Maurice born 26 March 1852, Stephen born 15 August 1854, Clara Ann born 9 June 1857, Arthur born 21 November 1859 & William Henry born 2 September 1865, given to me by my grandfather. Unfortunately there are no entries after Henry's children.I believe Maurice was my great-grandfather. I keep in touch with my cousin Roger in Kent unfortunately his father passed away some time ago.

Re: ROBERT GEORGE RIVETT B 1848 AT SEA OFFCOAST sa

JulieHopper60 — 2010-02-16 03:56:36Z

Greetings,
I have just read the postings re Robert George Rivett, and as a Hopper researcher, I can endorse the previous replies to this message that there is definitely NO BIGAMY here. Far from being involved in any bigamy, Bertha (not Berta) Hopper was in fact not a 'silly woman' at all, but a rather brave young lady who at nineteen took on the family of Robert George Rivett, a forty one year old widower. RGR's first family included a son named Robert George, and then one of RGR's sons with Bertha was also Robert George. This has already been set out in detail in previous postings to this site. Some of the confusion over the three Robert Georges may have arisen because of the age difference between Bertha and her husband - at the time of their wedding, RGR had children closer in age to Bertha than he was himself. If any Hopper researchers out there are interested in more detail about Bertha and her family, please reply to this thread and I'll be happy to share more info with you and get the story straight. Cheers Julie H.

Re: Rivetts to Saskatchewan

randipool — 2010-01-08 20:10:06Z

Hello Roberta,
We recently bought a house here in Saskatoon. 1911 Coy Ave. I am sure that your husband is familiar with it as his parents lived here for 26 years before they moved to BC. The house was originally built in 1919 and I am very interested in the history of it. I acquired some information from the library but was wondering if your mother in law has some old pictures of the house or any interesting stories about the house. Thanks in advance,
Randi-Lee