Family History Mysteries

John White passed away in May 1926 with a probate worth a total of 100,000 pounds. His granddaughter challenged the will as he left a large amount to his grandson WilliamJohn Ewart White who was also a trustee of his grandfathers estate.  William John Ewart White received 30,000 pounds plus 700 pounds to purchase a house.

Captain Thomas James McGrath was a successful whaler butalso a slave trader, known as a blackbirder.
He was born in Concord NSW on the 23rd Oct 1815, the son of an Irish convict.

In August 1868, James Kemmis was brought before the Melbourne court for bigamy with articles stating: 'A heartless case of bigamy, or rather polygamy... police having in their hands, proof of at least three marriages in all'.
James came from a respectable family. His father Arthur (pictured) was the managing director of the Melbourne Steam Navigation Company.

In May 1934, Professor Henry Chapman died suddenly at work. He was the director of cancer research at the University of Sydney. His death unlocked his hidden secrets.

In May 1934, Professor Henry Chapman died suddenly at work. He was the director of cancer research at the University of Sydney. His death unlocked his hidden secrets.