Jonathon Piper 1813- 1879 Ship Builder
Jonathon Piper Jonathon Piper was born in Sydney on January 1, 1813, and in 1835, he entered into matrimony with Ann Bates in Pitt Town along the Hawkesbury River. A year earlier, his sister Sarah had wed Joseph Spears, the descendant of a Rum Corps member granted 60 acres of land on Brisbane Water in 1829. This parcel, located at the headwaters of Cockle (Kincumber) Broadwater, was precisely identified at 50 chains and 50 links from the mouth of Kincumber Creek. Evidently, a strong family bond existed between the Spears and Piper clans, likely prompting Jonathan and Ann to relocate to Brisbane Water in 1829. Joseph Spears named his property Brisbania, while the Piper residence found its place at the southern end, marking the eastern boundary of the current Gosford suburb known as Yattalunga. The Piper family left an indelible mark on the local landscape, waterways, and land use, distinguishing themselves as committed, full-time residents rather than absentee landlor...