From: Branxholme 1843-1973 by Agnes V. Walter

"Others known to have had small shops in Branxholme include John Hogan, in the 1860's; Mr Savige, until 1871; Mrs. Mary Ann Storer, who had a shop several miles down the road towards Condah, and at one time had a hawker's licence. Later shopkeepers have been Mrs. Ed Pierce (nee Storer), Mrs A. Pitcher, L. McKellar, Macpherson Bros., and William Wilson who was also a carpenter.

Hamilton Spectator - 1st February 1911

Death of an Old Resident.

The death of an old resident of Branxholme, in the person of Mrs Mary Ann Storer, relict of the late Moses Storer, took place yesterday evening before 6 o'clock at the age of 87 years. The immediate cause of death was heart failure, the old lady, who was well known, having breathed her last at the residence of her daughter (Mrs Pierce). The funeral will take place tomorrow, leaving Mrs Pierces residence, Best Street, at 2 o'clock for Branxholme Cemetery.

Hamilton Spectator  8th February 1911

Branxholme ...........From our own Correspondent.

The funeral of the late Mrs MA Storer took place on Thursday afternoon at the local cemetery. A large number of mourners followed the remains of the deceased. The late Mrs Storer was loved by all who knew her. She was closely identified with the Methodist Church here, and until lately was fairly regular in attendance and many a word in reason the young folks received from her in her quiet humble way.

Information from Probate File

Mary Ann STORER (formerly Mary Ann Day)
Land Owner and Grazier

Executors  of Will - Anna Dorothy Pierce (daughter). Moses Storer (Son) and John Charles Storer (Son).

Witnesses to Will - John Andrew Ryan of Branxholme, Constable of Police and William Power of Branxholme, Bootmaker.

Inventory of Assets:

1. Allotment 6 Section 9, Parish of Branxholme, County of Normanby containing 96 acres, 2 roods, 14 perches on which the only improvements are fences.
Valued at 485 pounds

2. Allotment 9 and 10 section 40, Parish and township of Branxholme, County of Normanby, containing 1 acre on which the improvements are a weatherboard house of five rooms and sheds.
Valued at 70 pounds

Livestock - 1 cow and 1 heifer, valued at five pound.

What ever happened to Moses Storer?

Do you know what happened to Moses Storer born Middleton , Warwickshire in 1827?
To date we have been unable to locate the death of Moses. Although it is unconfirmed, various family connections relate the same tale of Moses heading to Western Australia to seek his fortune on the goldfields and never being heard of again. If you have any information on the fate of Moses Storer we would be really pleased to hear from you.