Faithfull family

Born in Australia, William worked as a merchant before he established Springfield on land granted to him in 1827. He selected 10 merino rams from Sir William Macarthur’s flock to establish the Springfield Merino Stud.

Mary Deane and her family arrived in Sydney from Devonshire in 1838. Mary and her sister Ann established the Misses Deane’s school soon after they arrived in New South Wales. William Faithfull’s nieces attended the school and it was through them that he met Mary.

Known as Percy, he was the eldest son of William Pitt and Mary Faithfull. Percy was born at Springfield, studied in Sydney and was a member of the New South Wales Volunteer Rifles militia.

He was one of four Faithfull brothers awarded a medal for bravery after being attacked by bushranger Ben Hall and his gang in 1865.

Known as Monty, he was well-known in Sydney as a lawyer and sportsman. Monty captained the Sydney University cricket team, playing alongside future prime minister Edmund Barton.

Reginald helped manage Springfield and another family property near Narrandera. He died from tuberculosis at the age of 32 years. All his brothers except Percy were with him when he died.

Known as Flory, she never married and lived in the 'Big House' at Springfield until her death at the age of 98 years. Florence was the first custodian of what became the Springfield-Faithfull collection at the National Museum of Australia.

Robert studied in Australia and abroad before returning to Australia as a medical practitioner. He treated his brother, Reginald, who died of tuberculosis.

Known as Lucian, the youngest son of William Pitt and Mary Faithfull managed the Springfield stud flock for more than 70 years.

Constance lived most of her adult life in England. She travelled with her brothers and her cousin Edgar throughout Europe, India and South America.

Known as Lilian, she married Springfield employee and family friend William Hugh Anderson at Goulburn in 1898. They lived at ‘Camelot’, near Camden.