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William (Blakey) Willoughby

Born about 1825, possibly in England or Ireland. Married Mary Ann Webb on 20 Jun 1853 at Christ Church, North Adelaide, South Australia. Mary was born about 1828, possibly in Somerset, England.

We have no information on how William came to be in South Australia, nor any information on his parents. We also don't have any specific details on where he lived or worked.

Here's what we think we know:

Date	Age	Event
~1825	0	Born
Unknown	?	Arrived in Australia.
1853-06-20	27	Married Mary Ann WEBB in Christ Church, North Adelaide, South Australia.
~1853-09	27	Set up blacksmithing in Crafers, South Australia.
1854-07-30		First son born (Cox's Creek, SA).
1855-09-04		First daughter born (Cox's Creek, SA).
1857-07-17		Second son born (Cox's Creek, SA).
~1858	0	Moved to Langhorne's Creek, South Australia.
1859-10-24		Second son died (Langhorne's Creek, SA)
1860-03-16		Third son born (Langhorne's Creek, SA).
1861-09-09		Second daughter born (Langhorne's Creek, SA).
1863-07-16		Fourth son born (Langhorne's Creek, SA).
1863-08-14	37	Involved in horse-riding accident.
1863-08-16	37	Died from head injuries.

Trove references

From Trove we have the following references to him.

Paper	Date	Page	Text
Adelaide Observer	Saturday 1853-09-17	1	WILLIAM WILLOUGHBY, BLACKSMITH, begs most respectfully to inform his friends and the public generally that he has commenced in the above business at Crafer's, and hopes by strict attention to receive a share of their support. Wanted, a good Wheelwright.
Adelaide Observer	Saturday 1862-03-08	8	Notice.—All PIGS, GOATS, FOWLS, DOGS, or PIGEONS found TRESPASSING after this date, on South-west portion of SECTION 3556, Bremerton, Langhorne's Creek, will be DESTROYED. WILLIAM WILLOUGHBY.
The South Australian Advertiser	Friday 1863-08-21	3	LANGHORNE'S BRIDGE. August 19. On Friday last a distressing accident occurred here to Mr. Willoughby, blacksmith, of this place. He was riding a horse, which he had just purchased, at great speed towards the hotel, when he fell off, and his head came in contact with a post, which inflicted a severe wound on the head. Dr. Herbert was speedily in attendance, and, having sewn up the wound, did all that medical skill could do, but death terminated the unfortunate man's sufferings on Sunday evening. The deceased was about leaving this for a distant part of the colony, having all his goods packed up in the dray ready to start, when the above painful occurence took place. Mr. Willoughby has left a widow and five young children to mourn his loss. An inquest was held on Monday, M. Rankine, Esq., J.P., acting as Coroner. A Jury of 13 having been sworn, several witnesses were examined, after which the Jury returned a verdict that deceased came by his death accidentally, through a fall from his horse. The remains of the deceased were followed to their last resting-place on Tuesday by a number of the Brothers belonging to the Loyal Angas Lodge, I.O.O.F., M.U., Strathalbyn. (the deceased being a member of the Order), and by a large number of the inhabitants around. The funeral service was performed by the Rev. H. Burgess, Strathalbyn, at the close of which the Brothers of the Order performed their last offices to the memory of their deceased Brother.
South Australian Register	Friday 1863-08-21	3	LANGHORNE'S BRIDGE. August 19. A distressing accident occurred here on Friday last under the following circumstances :—Mr. Willoughby, blacksmith, was riding a horse he had just purchased, and was coming at great speed towards the hotel, when the animal swerved and caused him to fall off, his head coming into violent contact with one of the posts near the verandah. The injuries inflicted were such that he died on Sunday evening. Dr. Herbert was in constant attendance upon him. The deceased belonged to the Loyal Angas lodge of Oddfellows, M.U., and was about to start on the day of the accident for a distant part of this province all his goods packed and in the dray ready to start. He has left a widow and five young children to mourn their loss. Mr. M. Rankine, J.P., held an inquest upon his body on Monday, and Mr. F. Potts was chosen Foreman of the Jury. Several witnesses were examined, and a verdict of accidental death was then returned. The remains of the deceased were followed to the grave on Tuesday by a large number of brothers belonging to the Lodge from Strathalbyn, and also by several of the surrounding residents. The funeral service was read by the Rev. H. Burgess, of Strathalbyn, who also shortly but appropriately addressed the followers; after which the brothers of the Order performed their last offices in memory of the deceased. Much sympathy is felt for the widow who is so suddenly bereft of all means of support.
South Australian Weekly Chronicle	Saturday 1863-08-22	2	LANGHORNE'S BRIDGE. August 19. On Friday last a distressing accident occurred here to Mr. Willoughby, blacksmith, of this place. He was riding a horse, which he had just purchased, at great speed towards the hotel, when he fell off, and his head came in contact with a post, which inflicted a severe wound on the head. Dr. Herbert was speedily in attendance, and, having sewn up the wound, did all that medical skill could do, but death terminated the unfortunate man's sufferings on Sunday evening. The deceased was about leaving this for a distant part of the colony, having all his goods packed up in the dray ready to start, when the above painful occurence took place. Mr. Willoughby has left a widow and five young children to mourn his loss. An inquest was held on Monday, M. Rankine, Esq., J.P., acting as Coroner. A Jury of 13 having been sworn, several witnesses were examined, after which the Jury returned a verdict that deceased came by his death accidentally, through a fall from his horse. The remains of the deceased were followed to their last resting-place on Tuesday by a number of the Brothers belonging to the Loyal Angas Lodge, I.O.O.F., M.U., Strathalbyn (the deceased being a member of the Order), and by a large number of the inhabitants around. The funeral service was performed by the Rev. H. Burgess, Strathalbyn, at the close of which the Brothers of the Order performed their last offices to the memory of their deceased Brother.
Adelaide Observer	Saturday 1863-08-22	2 S	LANGHORNE'S BRIDGE. August 19. A distressing accident occurred here on Friday last under the following circumstances:—Mr. Willoughby, blacksmith, was riding a horse he had just purchased, and was coming at great speed towards the hotel, when the animal swerved and caused him to fall off, his head coming into violent contact with one of the posts near the verandah. The injuries inflicted were such that he died on Sunday evening. Dr. Herbert was in constant attendance upon him. The deceased belonged to the Loyal Angas Lodge of Oddfellows, M.U., and was about to start on the day of the accident for a distant part of this province—all his goods packed and in the dray ready to start. He has left a widow and five young children to mourn their loss. Mr. M. Rankine, J.P., held an inquest upon his body on Monday, and Mr. F. Potts was chosen Foreman of the Jury. Several witnesses were examined, and a verdict of accidental death was then returned. The remains of the deceased were followed to the grave on Tuesday by a large number of brothers belonging to the Lodge from Strathalbyn, and also by several of the surrounding residents. The funeral service was read by the Rev. H. Burgess, of Strathalbyn, who also shortly but appropriately addressed the followers: after which the brothers of the Order performed their last offices in memory of the deceased. Much sympathy is felt for the widow who is so suddenly bereft of all means of support.
Adelaide Observer	Saturday 1863-09-12	4	LANGHORNE'S BRIDGE. September 9. Mr. Close held an auction sale here today of goods belonging to the late W. B. Willoughby. There was a pretty good muster of buyers, and everything was sold.