"Henry" Vincent was born in 1796, he is famous for being a gaoler and a builder, his gravestone is located on the heritage trail, as it's a pioneer headstone.
Henry arrived in Western Australia in 1830, as a servant to a retired soldier. He lost one of his eyes in the Battle of Waterloo. He worked in Fremantle for a while as a police constable and gaoler at the historical Round House.
Henry wasn't highly literate, and had a savage temper, but he had a talent for construction. From 1838 to 1849, he was appointed superintendent of the Native Establishment, located at Rottnest Island. He won much praise for the construction on the island, but many perceived him as overly strict and cruel in his dealings with the Aboriginal prisoners. He was constantly concerned about his safety, so he would keep a sentry on hand at all times.
Eventually Vincent was investigated by the Protector of Aborigines, but was never charged. His prisoners and himself returned to the mainland when Rottnest Island was leased to Captain Dempster. For a period of time he supervised some road building in the South West.
From 1855 to 1867, Henry returned to Rottnest Island as a superintendent on an annual salary of 200 pounds. This large salary didn't improve his terrible temper. He died a sad man, he was sick, disillusional about not being granted a full pension. Then his wife of more than 30 years, named Louisa, filed for divorce.
He passed away in 1869 at the age of 73.
Henry is buried in a family grave on the heritage trail at Fremantle Cemetery, Western Australia.
Henry arrived in Western Australia in 1830, as a servant to a retired soldier. He lost one of his eyes in the Battle of Waterloo. He worked in Fremantle for a while as a police constable and gaoler at the historical Round House.
Henry wasn't highly literate, and had a savage temper, but he had a talent for construction. From 1838 to 1849, he was appointed superintendent of the Native Establishment, located at Rottnest Island. He won much praise for the construction on the island, but many perceived him as overly strict and cruel in his dealings with the Aboriginal prisoners. He was constantly concerned about his safety, so he would keep a sentry on hand at all times.
Eventually Vincent was investigated by the Protector of Aborigines, but was never charged. His prisoners and himself returned to the mainland when Rottnest Island was leased to Captain Dempster. For a period of time he supervised some road building in the South West.
From 1855 to 1867, Henry returned to Rottnest Island as a superintendent on an annual salary of 200 pounds. This large salary didn't improve his terrible temper. He died a sad man, he was sick, disillusional about not being granted a full pension. Then his wife of more than 30 years, named Louisa, filed for divorce.
He passed away in 1869 at the age of 73.
Henry is buried in a family grave on the heritage trail at Fremantle Cemetery, Western Australia.
"Henry" Vincent was born in 1796, he is famous for being a gaoler and a builder, his gravestone is located on the heritage trail, as it's a pioneer headstone.
Henry arrived in Western Australia in 1830, as a servant to a retired soldier. He lost one of his eyes in the Battle of Waterloo. He worked in Fremantle for a while as a police constable and gaoler at the historical Round House.
Henry wasn't highly literate, and had a savage temper, but he had a talent for construction. From 1838 to 1849, he was appointed superintendent of the Native Establishment, located at Rottnest Island. He won much praise for the construction on the island, but many perceived him as overly strict and cruel in his dealings with the Aboriginal prisoners. He was constantly concerned about his safety, so he would keep a sentry on hand at all times.
Eventually Vincent was investigated by the Protector of Aborigines, but was never charged. His prisoners and himself returned to the mainland when Rottnest Island was leased to Captain Dempster. For a period of time he supervised some road building in the South West.
From 1855 to 1867, Henry returned to Rottnest Island as a superintendent on an annual salary of 200 pounds. This large salary didn't improve his terrible temper. He died a sad man, he was sick, disillusional about not being granted a full pension. Then his wife of more than 30 years, named Louisa, filed for divorce.
He passed away in 1869 at the age of 73.
Henry is buried in a family grave on the heritage trail at Fremantle Cemetery, Western Australia.
Henry arrived in Western Australia in 1830, as a servant to a retired soldier. He lost one of his eyes in the Battle of Waterloo. He worked in Fremantle for a while as a police constable and gaoler at the historical Round House.
Henry wasn't highly literate, and had a savage temper, but he had a talent for construction. From 1838 to 1849, he was appointed superintendent of the Native Establishment, located at Rottnest Island. He won much praise for the construction on the island, but many perceived him as overly strict and cruel in his dealings with the Aboriginal prisoners. He was constantly concerned about his safety, so he would keep a sentry on hand at all times.
Eventually Vincent was investigated by the Protector of Aborigines, but was never charged. His prisoners and himself returned to the mainland when Rottnest Island was leased to Captain Dempster. For a period of time he supervised some road building in the South West.
From 1855 to 1867, Henry returned to Rottnest Island as a superintendent on an annual salary of 200 pounds. This large salary didn't improve his terrible temper. He died a sad man, he was sick, disillusional about not being granted a full pension. Then his wife of more than 30 years, named Louisa, filed for divorce.
He passed away in 1869 at the age of 73.
Henry is buried in a family grave on the heritage trail at Fremantle Cemetery, Western Australia.
Inscription
Sacred. In The Memory of Henry Vincent, who died 6th May 1869. Aged 73 Years.
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