Henderson Singleton Family Victoria Australia

I noticed on David Henderson's service record it says he was buried at Verbick (sic)Farm 100yds east of Glencorse Wood, Was that correct? I've looked at maps and followed that third battle and can't see how this could be. His name is on the Menin Gate Memorial which indicates there is no grave.
Did the grave disappear? or was that notation incorrect?.
In the letter from RW Henderson in 1963 he says that he intended to visit his grandfather's brother's grave. I wondered if he found a grave and was there any marker.
The reason I ask this is because I wondered what an Aussie from the 5th div was doing around Glencorse Ridge.

I have no idea as I am not familiar with the history of these battles. He was promoted to corporal, then at his own request returned to rank of private. I would love any information that you may find.

I would appreciate any information on these battles as I am trying to compile a history on David Henderson.

I've sent you several links privately.

I am having trouble verify information on The Singleton family
The information that I have is contradicted by a book. It states that Robert Singletons name is John? Then I found his wifes death notice. I am confused

Mornington Standard 5th December 1895
Mrs. Singleton, a very old colonist, and a resident of this township, died on the 13th inst., at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. Dyson, also of this place. Deceased resided for some years in the Cranbourne district with her husband, who pre-deceased her. They arrived in this colony upwards of 51 years ago. The remains of the deceased lady were interred in the local cemetery, the funeral service being read by the Rev F. W. Wilcox, Church of England Minister.

John Singleton
Born: C. 1792 Ireland
Spouse: Ann born C.1796
Married: Ann, Ireland C.1796

Children:
Robert Singleton
Born: C.1818 Newry, Armagh, Ireland
Married: Martha Jane Little Newry C.1839
Died: Lyndhurst Australia 8th September 1875
Buried: Cranbourne Australia 11th September 1875
Spouse Death: Jetty Road, Dromana 13th November 1895
Spouse Burial: Dromana, Australia 1895, aged 73 years (reg12963)

Robert and Martha arrived in Melbourne, aboard “Wallace, 16th February 1844

The husband of Mrs. Singleton who died 5th December 1895 was ROBERT
I just tagged this death notice in Trove;
Illustrated Australian News for Home Readers Wednesday 6 October 1875
Singleton. — At Cranbourne, Robert Singleton, aged sixty-two, for many years road overseer under Cranbourne Shire Council.

By the "Dreamtime of Dromana" my information is incorrect. So where does all this information fit in?

Mornington Standard 5th December 1895
Mrs. Singleton, a very old colonist, and a resident of this township, died on the 13th inst., at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. Dyson, also of this place. Deceased resided for some years in the Cranbourne district with her husband, who pre-deceased her. They arrived in this colony upwards of 51 years ago. The remains of the deceased lady were interred in the local cemetery, the funeral service being read by the Rev F. W. Wilcox, Church of England Minister.

The Argus, Tuesday 27th August 1889
FLINDERS, MONDAY.
A fatal accident occurred here yesterday afternoon A lad named Robert Singleton, the son of a shepherd, was out with a double barrelled gun After shooting a bird he sat on a two rail fence waiting for some other boys to join him When the others came he was leaning forward holding tho weapon in front of him, and with the butt end of it was bruising a fern that was grow mg underneath against the lower rail The gun slipping, the hammer of the locked barrel struck the rail, and an explosion followed Singleton remained on the fence motionless for two or three seconds and his companions thought that he was unhurt, but he presently sank down, and exclaiming, "I'm shot,
did not speak again His companions then found that he was seriously injured the charge of shot having entered the top of his right breast, just below tho shoulder He died in about 20 minutes, in sight of his home He was 18 years old The intelligence of the sad event was promptly convey to Constable Fowler at Dromana. A
magisterial inquiry was held by Mr Robt. Anderson J P, this forenoon when the evidence of James Piddington, Edwd. Piddington, Wm Russell, Geo Singleton, and Jno Singleton showed that the mishap was purely accidental, and a finding to that effect was recorded.

The Argus 24th May 1895
CRIMINAL COURT.
The Supreme Court Criminal Sittings for this month were continued on Wednesday, before Mr. Justice Holroyd, Mr. Gurner prosecuting for the Crown.
James Singleton, a man about 40 years old, was tried on a charge of stealing a watch, The case for the prosecution was that George Barnaby, a labourer, was in an hotel at Dromana on the afternoon of the 3rd April, 1893, and became insensible through drink. When he recovered he found that his watch had been stolen. The prisoner was in the hotel before Barnaby became insensible, and about August or September, 1894 he gave the watch to a storekeeper as security for money he owed him on a gun which he had bought from him. His defence was that he found the watch on a heap of wood on the Dromana jetty about six months after the time when Barnaby missed it. The jury returned a verdict of feloniously receiving the stolen watch, and the prisoner was remanded for sentence.

Mornington Standard 2nd June 1892
We are sorry to have to report that Diptheria has made its appearance at Dromana. Up to date two deaths have resulted, both children of Mr James Singleton, one child died on Saturday afternoon and the other Sunday evening last. The sufferers were attended by Dr Sinclair of Dromana In consequence of this outbreak the State School has been closed for a week.

Mornington Standard 9th May 1895
Dromana Court of Petty Sessions
LARCENY
James Singleton was charged with taking a silver watch from one George Barnaby, on the 3rd of April, 1893.
George Barnaby, sworn, said he was a labourer residing in the district near Rosebud. Remembered on 3rd April, 1893, being Easter Monday. Was at the Dromana Hotel and had some drink. I saw defendant who was there also, they had same drinks together. Remembered the defendant feeling and fumbling him about. Admitted he got so drunk after that he did not remember anything more. In the morning he missed his watch and chain. Told defendant that he had lost his watch and chain and asked him to help him to look for it ; they did so, but could not find it.
Mr. Walsh, Q C. here produced a watch and asked the plaintiff if it was his. He examined it and said it was. he knew it by the shape and stem. Said bought the watch from Mr. Rudduck, storekeeper, Dromana, far £4 15s.
Nelson Rudduck, sworn, stated he resided at Dromana and kept a store. Remembered George Barnaby purchasing a watch from him on March 29th, 1892, for £4 10s. The watch produced was the one identified by the number, 220152.
James Bidgood, hairdresser and tobacconist, sworn, said he know the defendant, who came to him last September and asked him if he would sell defendant a gun, and as he had not the money just then, he would leave his watch as security which he did, and he held it up till last Saturday, when Constable Norwood came to him and asked him to let him see the watch which he did. He said it was stolen property and took, possession of it. - Constable Norwood, stationed at Dromana, sworn, said from evidence he got, he went to the defendant's house at Dromana on the 1st of May and said he wanted to speak to him and took him away from the house. Said it was in reference to a watch he had given to James Bidgood as security for a gun. He said it was stolen property and that he was charged with stealing it, and that he would have to appear at the next court to be held on Tuesday next. Defendant said he could make a statement and that he did not steal the watch, but had picked it up and was sorry he did not hand it over to the police. Did not know It was Barnaby's watch.
James Singleton, stated that last September he was employed by Mr. Taylor, of Dromana, cutting some fire wood at the Dromana jetty. He had some six tons of four-foot wood to cut in two, and the second day he was at work and when going to the stack of wood he kicked against something, he looked down and saw a watch, which he picked up and put in his pocket. He carried it about for some time, and as he had no work, no money, and a wife and family, he thought he could make a few shillings by shooting. He heard Mr. Bidgood had a gun for sale, and he went to him and asked the price; he said as he had not got the money then, but he would give him a watch as security for the gun, and it was the only thing he had got to make a living with.
He said if he had stolen the watch he would not have carried it about as he had. -He did not make a secret of it.
Mr. Walsh, Q.C. stated this closed the case for the Crown.
Mr. Smallman, P.M., stated as the value of the watch was over £4, it was beyond their power to deal with, and they would commit the prisoner to take his trial at the next criminal court to be held at Melbourne on the 15th inst.
Prisoner was admitted to bail in two suretys of £25 each.
The court then adjourned.

Mornington Standard 8th February 1902
ALLEGED FORGERY. James Palling, of Flinders was charged with forging certain names on nomination paper, for the position of councillor for the centre riding of the Shire of Flinders and Kangerong, on the 6th August last. . Mr O'Hara Wood instructed by Mr Jenner? appeared for the crown. Henry Erskine Moore deposed, that he was secretary of the Shire of Flinders and Kangerong. Handed accused form of nomination on the 27th of July last. Could not say whether he gave him more than one form. To accused: Handed him the form at the Dromana Hotel. David Hamilton and James Sproule, of Flinders both testified to having 'signed nomination at the request of accused. The former stated that there were no other signatures on the form when he signed. John Carson Griffith deposed that he had acted as returning officer at last election for councillor for the centre riding of the Shire of Flinders and Kangerong. Nomination paper produced was lodged with him by accused. Could not give date. The nomination of L. Nowlan, the successful candidate, was lodged the day before that of accused. To accused: Returning officers were obliged to examine the nomination papers received from candidates.
R. S, Ellis, Richard Piddington, James Kennedy, John Kennedy, John Singleton, Thos Crawford, Rufus Burton Cotton, and W. C. Brent, all of Flinders testified that they did sign nomination paper produced, or authorise any other person to sign on their behalf, and knew 'of no other persons of the same name in the shire. In the case of Ellis the wrong Christian name was signed and the wrong occupation was given. The word Mr appeared in the alleged forgery of Crawford's signature, instead of the Christian name. In answer to a question from Mr Wood, Singleton stated that he did not remember telling Detective Dengey that Pulling told him he intended putting up for the council. From the evidence of Brent, accused stated that he did not know whose names were on his nomination when asked by Brent (the witness) if his name was down. as he had been told it was so. This conversation took place a few days before the election, and witness believed that Pulling stated that be had either lost the paper or given it to another person to obtain the necessary signatures for him. Several of the witnesses testified to having been asked to sign the nomination paper by the accused and having refused to do so. James Singleton deposed that be was a laborer residing at Dromana. Signed same signature as his brother John, who had previously given evidence, 'Did not sign nomination paper produced, nor authorise it to be signed on his behalf. Ellen M. Robertson, of Flinders. whose surname appeared on the nomination paper, preceded by the wrong initials, forwarded a medical certificate as proof of inability to attend, on account of illness. Henry Moors deposed that he was a retired civil servant. Was the father of'Henry Erskine Moors, who had previously given evidence had been subpoened by the Crown as a hand writing expert. Had often given evidence in regard to handwriting at criminal trials. Had compared the other signatures' with that of the accused. With the exception of those of Hamilton and Sproule, and perhaps that of H. A. Pulling, the twelve names on the nomination paper had been written by accused. Was written to about the case by Mr Gordon of the Crown Law Department, and only knew of it officially. When subpoened did not know that his son was to give evidence. It was difficult to disguise handwriting for long, and after the first few names the false signatures could be easily detected. Constable Edwards, stationed at Dromana, deposed that he saw accused on the previous Monday. Accused said that signature on statement made to Detective Dungey (produced),was his. When asked if he had anything to add, accused said "No, I have told Detective Dungey all I have to say. Served accused notice to produce envelope in which nomination paper was alleged to have been returned to him after it was lost; the envelope was not produced. The statement made to Dectective Dungey by accused, that he had lost the nomination paper when only the
signatures of David Hamilton, James Sproule and his wife, H. A. Fulling had been obtained, and that some person or persons had returned the paper with the eight additional names added, as produced, was then read. Accused was committed for trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court at Melbourne on the 17th. Bail was allowed in two sureties of £50 each.

Robert SINGLETON 1818-1875 is not named John. His father's name was John.
John was born in Meath about 1790 and died in Meath at aged 49 in 1839.
On that death notice up there for Mrs Singleton we know it is Martha Jane Little because they mention her daughter Mrs. DYSON. and we know that Robert and Martha's 3rd child 2nd daughter was Mary Ann SINGLETON 1843-1923 who in Lyndhurst on the 25 November 1859 a man from Warwickshire named John Charles DYSON 1837-1923.
Australia Death Index, 1787-1985
about Martha Jane Singleton Name: Martha Jane Singleton
Death Place: Dromana, Victoria
Age: 73
Father's Name: Little Wm
Registration Year: 1895
Registration Place: Victoria
Registration Number: 12963
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1822

Go through each one of those newspaper cuttings and prune them. Mark where and to whom they refer to.
The first one of course is the matriarch.
then There is Robert Singleton the son of a shepherd born abt 1871 shot in 1889
Here is his birth and death;
Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922
about Robert Singleton Name: Robert Singleton
Father's Name: William John Singleton
Mother's name: Christina Mitchell
Birth Place: Toot, Victoria
Registration Year: 1871
Registration Place: Victoria
Registration Number: 12792


Name: Robt Singleton
Death Place: Flinders, Victoria
Age: 18
Father's Name: Wm Jno
Mother's name: Christina Mitchell
Registration Year: 1889
Registration Place: Victoria
Registration Number: 11991
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1871

Then you have light fingered James Singleton is it your James 1858-1912 I'll let you decide that.
I have a photo of this one.
Next is the sad report of the Diptheria. We know that James Singleton and His wife Mary, nee BEAL lost two children in 1892 William John 1883-1892 and Isabella 1885-1892.
And the last item is probably William John 1841-1908
Don't panic it will all come together. You're lucky they were such a well documented family. Just remember just because it's written in a book doesn't make it true.

I forgot to mention William John SINGLETON 1841-1908 married Christina MITCHELL in 1864.
Australia Marriage Index, 1788-1950
about William John Singleton Name: William John Singleton
Spouse Name: Christina Mitchell
Marriage Place: Victoria
Registration Place: Victoria
Registration Year: 1864
Registration Number: 3296

Thank you so much. I can now begin to see where each person fits in. I didnt realise this family was well documented. I would love a photo. My ggg grandparents were Elizabeth Singleton and William (Bill) Henderson, married in 1861

I forgot about you till just now as I was reading your Henry Owens story. I was going to send you a couple of Photos. Private message me your email address and I will email them now.

I just found the Singleton Family Tree on Roots Web. I noticed Kate henderson, born 1887 being married to Frank Henry Wells.
Dont know about Kate but,
Elizabeth Ann Henderson married Frank Henry Wells.
Frank Henry Wells: Born Frankston 1881 (reg2922). Married Elizabeth Henderson. Second Marriage Olive. Frank Henry died in 1962 and is buried in Frankston cemetery.
Children:
Stella Wells
William (Bill) Leslie Wells
Henry Robert Wells
Jessie Gertrude Wells