Shep's Place Family Tree

On the 17th inst by decree at his house Walkerville Mr Charles Cane to Elizabeth eldest daughter of Mr John Shepherd of Hindmarsh.

Mr. C. Cane who died at Osmond Terrace, Norwood on Christmas Day was an old colonist, having arrived in Adelaide over 50 years ago in the ship "Caroline Agnes". He went into the brewing business in Halifax St but shortly afterwards he was engaged by Messrs Fotheringham & Co. of Gawler. He then joined Sir Edwin Simon in a brewing concern in King Wm St., Kent Town which was afterwards transferred to a fine set of buildings on the corner of Rundle St, Kent Town and Dequetteville Tce. The deceased visited England shortly after joining the Kent Town brewery but on returning he remained with Sir Edwin until 1888 when the establishment closed down after 25 years continuous work. Since that time he had lived a private life in Norwood. He was of a charitable disposition and gave assistance quietly, and he was intimately connected with Clayton Church and a number of local charities. The deceased had been married twice and he left a daughter now in England and one son Mr. Charles Cane. His second wife died five years ago.

Charles Cane's will:

"This is the last will and testament of me Charles Cane of Norwood in the State of South Australia Gentleman. I give devise and bequeath all and singular the real and personal estate wheresoever situate of or to which I shall die possessed or entitled to my daughter Emma Cane now residing in England and my son Charles Anderson Cane to be divided between them in equal shares. I appoint as executors of this my will Henry James Holden of Adelaide Manufacturer and William Lockhart Morton of Adelaide Minister of Religion...."

The will was proved in the Supreme Court of South Australia on 20 February 1907. It was stated that the "Estate sworn not to exceed in value 2,000 pounds."