OAKLEY, Josiah 1795 - 27 July 1876 at Kangarilla, SA Son of William and Elizabeth OAKLEY nee BROUGHTON. Had been married in England to Jane who died 24 September 1827 in Orlingbury, North England and produced 5 children. Married his second wife Sarah nee PAGE 11 September 1931 at Orlinbury, North England. Arrived in the Buffalo on its first voyage with immigrants for South Australia in 1836. Occupation of Farmer and Hotelier. In 1839 was licencee of 'The Oakley Arms' Gilles Street, Adelaide. Resided Adelaide and Kangarilla. They settled on the land at Eyre's Flat, Kangarilla. In those days there was no church in the vicinity, and Mr. Oakley provided a building where divine services were conducted for some time.
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Son of William and Elizabeth OAKLEY nee BROUGHTON. Had been married in England to Jane who died 24 September 1827 in Orlingbury, North England and produced 5 children. Married his second wife Sarah nee PAGE 11 September 1931 at Orlinbury, North England. Arrived in the Buffalo on its first voyage with immigrants for South Australia in 1836. Occupation of Farmer and Hotelier. In 1839 was licencee of 'The Oakley Arms' Gilles Street, Adelaide. Resided Adelaide and Kangarilla. They settled on the land at Eyre's Flat, Kangarilla. In those days there was no church in the vicinity, and Mr. Oakley provided a building where divine services were conducted for some time.