William Sansum
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Background
William Sansum, the son of Joseph and Hannah Sansum, was born in England. William arrived in Ballarat in search of gold. He died on 07 May 1877 at the Ballarat Benevolent Asyum, and was buried the next day in the Ballaarat New Cemetery. [1]
Goldfields Involvement, 1854
According to family history William Sansum was wounded during the Eureka Stockade battle. His daughter, and a son named John, hid under the table in the tent. After the battle is ti believed William went to Geelong where he stayed for about six months. [2]
Post 1854 Experiences
See also
Further Reading
Corfield, J.,Wickham, D., & Gervasoni, C. The Eureka Encyclopaedia, Ballarat Heritage Services, 2004.
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