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Help with finding a Murder Information, Inquest or Trial?

bejme — 8 Sep 2008 3:48:14 GMT

Hi all,

Does anyone know where I can find information on a Murder that took place in Albury NSW on 10th Sept 1977?

The persons involved were Noel McDonnell who murdered Kenneth Joseph Minall?

Any help would be appreciated.

bejme@bigpond.com

Free Look Ups For Australian Records

wakkkojakkko — 9 Feb 2007 10:34:34 GMT

Look ups for Australian BDM includes Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Queensland, NSW, Western Australia.
Army records, burial records, Immigration, Victorian Inquests.
I am a beaver ! If it is to be found I will find it !!
Debbie

winter family

vivigray — 8 Sep 2008 6:08:02 GMT

The family of father, mother and daughter, were immigrants from Sweden, arrival date in Australia unknown. They were living in Mount Morgan/Mount Rissen according to Australian Electoral Roll 1901-1936. Record was from Mount Morgan, 1903, and shows John Neson Nelson Winter, Mt Rissen, miner, Edwardina Henrietta Winter, domestic duties, and Ida Charlotte Winter, Hospital, Black Street, domestic duties. Any information would be appreciated.

Annie Bethison born Australia

triciadunne — 7 Sep 2008 11:46:53 GMT

Hello I have just found out my G G Grandmother Anne or Annie Bethison (not 100% sure about the spelling)was born in Australia, she married Thomas Dunne from Offaly Ireland and they had one child Stephen who was born in Australia, then they moved back to Ireland where they had a further 7 children. Annie would have been born between 1865 - 1878 and married around 1893 in Australia.

I have no idea what part of Australia she was from, could anyone give me any advise on where to start trying to trace her birth & marriage or the birth of her son Stephen. Also is there any passenger lists of people leaving Australia for Ireland?

Many Thanks Tricia

Aussierecords6054

meauxcatz — 7 Sep 2008 10:09:17 GMT

just went through them all
there is 32 records of people trying to contact this person.

aussierecords6054

meauxcatz — 7 Sep 2008 10:00:29 GMT

hi
guess this must be the place, been trying to contact this person also,
why wont she answer??
bit strange
cheers rosemary
turner/deane side of the family

Hamilton family of Murchison & Cobram Victoria

nadineleigh — 20 Feb 2004 2:23:34 GMT

Hamilton family orginally from Renfrew, Scotland
Thomas Hamilton b.1821 of Renfrew, Scotland married Ellen Lynch b.1832 of Kerry, Ireland in Peniworthem in 1851
Their children born in Murchison were:-
Thomas 1853
Lily Maxwell 1859
David Maxwell 1862
Thomas Maxwell 1864
Ludovic Marie 1866
Daniel 1868
Augustus 1869
George 1872
and hopefully John Maxwell, around 1853 (according to his death , but his marriage indicates he was born in 1859

I'm looking for John Maxwell Hamilton who married Annie McCormack in 1888 in Cobram.
Their children born in Cobram were-
Lily Maxwell Margaret 1889
***Gordon 1890****
Thomas Argyle 1892
George Augustus 1893
Jack Clive 1901
Eva May 1904

Gordon Hamilton born in 1890 is the one I need.
It appears that he was killed in WWI.
I can't find any record of his death though, but I did find a service record ##4265555 for Gordon Stanley Hamilton.

Can anyone help with the Hamilton family of Murchison and Cobram from 1850 to the present time.

Thanks
Nadine

Contact

H_Ahlen — 5 Sep 2008 6:24:29 GMT

We are trying to contact Greenham-McDonald (Owner: toecutta). We think he (you) might help us in our family Staines search
Or if any body else can help finding him or indeed help us in our search.
Our family comes from Kent in England and we have traced them back to 1770s,and we know some went to Australia as prisoners, but there are lots of gaps.
Any help is most appreciated and we may be able to help you
Your Sincerely
Hans Ahlen
hans@kirbycane.org.uk

RODGERS, Samuel

Littleford2007 — 5 Sep 2008 12:51:23 GMT

Looking for more information for Samuel John Rodgers, b. 6 Feb 1862 in Ireland and died in 1938 in Australia. He was married to Annie Mulligan, b. 19 Aug 1861 in Ireland and died 28 Mar 1931 in Australia.

They had 5 children, Edward, Samuel, Margaret, Veronica and Alice.

Would anyone know who Samuel's parents were or the date of death?? I have all the information on his immediate family :)

Any help or information would be greatly appreciated :)

Thank You!

Florence Poole

susanc8171 — 5 Sep 2008 1:34:46 GMT

Can anyone help me find, Florence Mary Poole born 3 January 1924 in Brucknell, Victoria, Australia? In 1942 she married a U.S. soldier Charley Frey and in 1946 she emigrated to the U.S. with her child of that union, Alan Russell Frey. ANy info would be appreciated. Thank you.

FREE RESEARCH IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

tiwnkleberry — 4 Dec 2004 2:51:33 GMT

If you are trying to find information re ancestors who came to South Australia in the 1800's, I'm happy to do research for you. This has been a hobby of mine for about 7 years and is completely free. I enjoy the search!!

Feel free to send me what information you have, even if it is only the names of the ancestors. Should you have any other information e.g. approx. birth dates of ancestors, approx. time of coming to south australia, names of children etc. this makes the search easier for me, but I am quite willing to see what I can find with whatever information you can give me, no matter how small.

Regards
Heather Hobbis
In Adelaide, south Australia.

LOOK UPS NEEDED, PLEASE

annette_jb — 4 Sep 2008 1:50:42 GMT

I am in need of birth, marriage and death dates for the following:

John BROWN b abt 1840, married ,
Isabella WATSON b abt 1840, Ballarat, d 1915

William EDWARDS b married 1865,
Margaret SANDERSON b 1844, Sebastopol

All of these were my 2nd great grandparents; any information on their parents would also be appreciated.

They all lived around the Sebasopol, Linton, Broomfield, Ballarat, Buninyong, Malvern areas. These are the areas where all of their children were born.

Thanx - Annette

MARRIAGE LOOK UP

annette_jb — 4 Sep 2008 8:50:14 GMT

Hi Debbie - another message board where we meet !!!!!

I need a definite date for the following marriage:

Maud Julia Ann Abbott & Ralph William Sharp
married 1901 - Albury, NSW
reg #547/1901

Thanx - Annette

George Frederick Foster

linted249 — 3 Sep 2008 10:04:59 GMT

Need help with my g/grandfather & grandfather both named George Frederick Foster. I don't have a birth or death for either of them. The marriage cert for my grandfather married to Ellen Buxton 1910 NSW says he was 32yrs of age, born Adelaide SA, father George, mother Agnes. I have his WW1 records enlisted in Qld 1916 says he served 12yrs infantry in Vic, 2yrs active service Sth Africa. Seems he has lived in SA,Vic,Qld & NSW. Last known to be living in NSW but nobody in the family remember him from around the late 1930's. Would appreciate any help, have hit a brick wall.

George Moss

bartsmith_1 — 3 Sep 2008 1:03:30 GMT

I am trying to chase up George Moss, who had a common law marriage to Jane Batwell (Batewell). Their children were:
Albert, b: abt 1862
Rebecca, b: 09 Dec 1863
Rose, b: abt 1865
Annie Leah, b: 20 May 1866

Annie Leah's Birth certificate lists that he has 3 female & 6 male living from first marriage, and 2 females & 1 male living from previous wife.

What I am trying to discern, is this George Moss, the same George Moss whom had 11 children with Sarah Ann Davies, and then married Mary Heuston in 1864 ( with whom he had 4 children)?

If anyone has any information on this, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Bart Smith

Australian search for Charles Thomas Sharman

resharman — 2 Sep 2008 7:14:50 GMT

Greetings from England!

I am trying to track down Charles Thomas Sharman born Edenham, Lincolnshire, England in 1855. My last "sighting" in the UK is in the census of 1881. He seems to be missing from the UK 1891 and 1901 censuses.

I had almost given up on him, but whilst messing about on a p.c. yesterday I found two references to someone of that name on Australian Electoral rolls of 1930 and 1936.

The 1930 one shows a storekeeper living at Edenham, Sydney Road, Balgowrah, Warringah, NSW. If Edenham is his house name, it's a big clue that he might be our man. Also he was working in a shop in south London in 1881.

The 1936 one shows an inhabitant of 37b Beach Road, Edgecliffe, Woollahra, Wentworth, NSW.

In 1930 Charles Thomas Sharman would have been 65, so probably still working. I would have thought that he might have retired by 1936 - hence the move if he's the same man.

My question really is this - are there any free to view Australian censuses available from this side of the planet? That might help me find out more about CTS if he did emigrate from England to Australia. Any other accessible resources would also be appreciated.

Thank you.

Cyprian Bridge

Cristina Ellsworth — 23 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

New South Wales. I am looking for genealogical data on Cyprian Bridge, who was stationed in New South Wales, Australia in 1845. He was in the 58th Regiment. On 22 April 1845, the transport Slains Castle beat into Auckland Harbour (New Zealand) with 215 soldiers of the 58th under Major Cyprian Bridge. These reinforcements were the belated response of Sir George Gipps in New South Wales.Major Bridge was left in command of the Bay of Islands area and on the 15th of May he decided to mount a private expedition of his own against a pa (Maori fort) of the Kapotai up the Waikare River where much booty from the sack of Kororareka was rumoured to be hidden. This Cyprian Bridge was possibly a sibling to my 2nd great-grandmother, Elizabeth Phillips Bridge, born in Harwich, Essex, England, on 6 Jun 1791. Her grandfather and great-grandfather were both called Cyprian Bridge. Any information on this Cyprian Bridge who appeared in Australia in 1845 would be greatly appreciated!

Shane Rosekrans

rtsermon1 — 23 Aug 2008 1:35:02 GMT

Looking for Shane Rosekrans, son of Arthur Burr Rosekrans and Alexia Robertson, living in Brisbane, Australia. My wife Barbara (Rosekrans) Sermon and Shane are 1st cousin's. We would like to chat with you.
Richard Sermon

SKS LOOKUP PLZ - TASMANIAN FEDERATION INDEX - DEATHS

bejme — 31 Aug 2008 7:19:34 GMT

Could SKS who has access to Tasmanian Federation Index lookup a death for me?

Charles GLENN died btw 1903-1908 was Married at the time to Lillian Ada MILLS (maiden name)or HOCKEY (her 1st married name).

Also would be interested in anything else that appears against his name ie. children etc...

Thx

bejme@bigpond.com

Harold Hussey (born Hull, England in 1902)

Rob_and_Janine — 31 Aug 2008 9:59:17 GMT

Looking for my husband's relatives. Harold was believed to have emmigrated to Australia after 1938.

Does anyone have any details regarding him and his family please?

Surnames of my family research

dyerjo — 24 Jun 2001 5:52:42 GMT

Sorry not in order.
Boyd Bentley Crothers/Crothos Corben Dyer Woodhams Mason Routley Seed Dudley Doyle Bannon Robinson Davidson Patterson Mcgillvray Spears Cobane Pegg Jackson.
Varying amounts of info on each line.
Thanks for taking a look
joanne

Karen Young re. Nellie Chase

carolinegupta47 — 29 Aug 2008 8:41:41 GMT

I am trying to contact Karen Young of Australia who wants information about relatives of her grandmother, Nellie Chase, who was sent to Australia with her brother as an 'orphan' in the early 1900's. I have this information as my father is Nellie Chase's nephew - his father was her brother, Harry. Nellie is/was the daughter of Louisa Gobbett and Henry Chase of Kensington, London. If anyone knows Karen could they please ask her to contact us at carolinegupta@hotmail.com.

Looking for relatives

Lorraine Satchell — 26 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I have been told that some of my family went to Australia. The Ellaway's & Carrington's were from the Bristol, England area and the Arbuckle & Greig famlies were from Scotland. Probably the Outer Hebrides. Anyone with these names
please contact me as I have a lot of info to share.

HILDERSON ca 1890's-1900's

hldrsn — 28 Aug 2008 12:30:00 GMT

Searching for HILDERSON family members leaving England to
Belgium, Germany & Australia.
Thank you

Visbeen in Australia

TvanBaar — 27 Aug 2008 8:12:27 GMT

Hi, I am looking for (descendents of) Jan Visbeen & Maria van Baar (born 27 May 1917 Heemskerk, Holland).
They emigrated to Australia , thats all I know.
Who can help me with this?
cheers
Tom

Ann Armstrong 1833-1905

hastie914 — 24 Aug 2008 9:51:20 GMT

Seeking information about Ann Armstrong, born 1832/33 Wylam, Northumberland , England. She was the daughter of William Armstrong, born 1809 Ovington and Elizabeth Willis/Wheelis born 1808 Wylam.
Ann died 29 January 1905 in Australia - place unknown. Married surname, if
any, also unknown.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Linda Louden

FREE Anglo-Australian Look-Up Service

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Davis, Charles Alfred

Dyzzzie — 25 Aug 2008 3:22:57 GMT

Can anyone make some suggestions as to how I can find out how my grandfather, Charles Alfred DAVIS arrived in Australia from Wales. To find information regarding my grandfather has been very hard with his father's name being Charles Michael Davis (very common name in Wales and ) and his mother's name as being Jane Jones (another common and hard name to trace).

I have copies of all his Military Records and Marriage Certificate. His military records state that he did not produce a birth certificate when he joined the Australian Army in 1939 nor when he transferred to the Navy in 1941. I only have information provided on the Marriage Certifcate and Military records, which have different years of birth.

He married my Grandmother Violetta Russell (previous married name of Evers, maiden name Russell) on 12/4/1940 in Hawthorn. They lived in Bunniyong after they got married. Neither of them discussed my grandfather's Welsh family. The only thing my mother does remember is he told her he served in WWI in England and had to put his aged back when he came to Australia to serve in WWII.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

William Cossar Cuthbertson

chrisstarkey23 — 27 Aug 2008 12:51:38 GMT

Is anyone able to look up QLD deaths in 1955/56. My grandfather William Cossar Cuthbertson died in Sept of 1955/56 he was cremated at Mt Thompson crematorium and his ashes scattered (no memorial) The crematorium wont release any details because of privacy!! Can anyone help with the correct date.

australia lookup

janemoffat40 — 26 Aug 2008 8:07:59 GMT

can anyone help, trying to locate family in australia emigrated from scotland in 1960, have btried varios but nothing as yet
jane

O'Brien / Hanrahan Records

PatriciaElichRoland — 26 Aug 2008 6:39:24 GMT

If someone could look up some records for me I would be so greatful.
I woul dlike the birth records of my G Grandmother, ~ Mary Ann O'Brien, Father ~ Dennis O'Brien, Mother~ Mary Hanrahan- O'Brien , Parents born in Ireland, Mary Ann was born in Melborne, born 1 December, 1860. In 1870 they left there & came to the US.
If someone could look up & send a copy of her birth cert, I would be so happy.
If you find it, I will send you my mailing address to send it & I would pay for it.
There are 5 other children born to this family, & I would pay for those also. Honora, B-1858, Dennis B-1862 D-1864,(I would liek Death cert also)
Johanna B-1864, Ellen B-1866, William John B-1868.

Thank you very much,
Patty Roland,
Eugene, Oregon,
roland552@gmail.com

Gold Miners Licence

merlinaus — 24 Aug 2008 11:14:01 GMT

Hi,

Does anyone know if there are any records kept for Gold Miners Licences? from the 1800's?

Thanks

Pointers/Help

CarolWebber1 — 13 Aug 2008 7:24:42 GMT

Would like some help or pointers, please.
I found out last week that my gggrand-dad "emigrated" to Australia in the early 1880's. How true it is, I don't know and, as to what part of the country, I have no idea.
The family rumour has it that he got gggran, Fanny, pregnant (who was a domestic servant), his family found out, he was not to marry beneath his station and was sent to Australia before his child was born. The name was MORRIS.
The child was known as Emily Morris Shakesheff (my ggran). Emily was born in Ledbury, Herefordshire, England in 1883. There was no father's name on the birth cert.
It was said that he made it big with sheep farming/ranch stations. Also, that some lawyers tried to find Emily (and Fanny?) after he had died, without success, and that any monies went into the chancery(?). "The Morris Millions" was how it was described to me!!!!
Thank you.

James Babington, Ireland to Australia, Mid 19TH Century

davewb07 — 26 Aug 2007 9:57:09 GMT

My Irish great grandfather George Babington (1826-1901) was supposed to have had a brother named James Babington who went to Australia. Of course I have no idea if this James Babington made it to Australia or not. James Babington would have been from Camaghy, Magheracloone, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. I suspect that James Babington might have left for Australia somewhere between about the early 1840's to the 1860's. The Babington's were Church Of Ireland (Anglican) in Ireland. I suspect most Babington's that went to Australia came from England. I would be most interested to hear from someone in Australia whose Babington's came from Ireland.

Thorne Family

Pam Sherlock — 2 Feb 2003 11:30:36 GMT

Jabez Thorne born England abt 1855 married Fanny Wesson [daughter of Edwin & Elizabeth Wesson] 1880 Cornwell, England. Came to Australia abt 1895, three children believed to have been born in France. Jabez died before 1892 place unknown. Believe Jabez and Fanny travelled from England, France, New Zealand spent time in Tasmania then came to the mainland, also believed to have spent time at Broken Hill. The three children - Edwin Richard married Mary Arblaster, Edwin died 1962 Kew - was a minister of religion, Adele died 1897 aged 14, William Jabez married Lillian Orr and died 1963 Footscray.
Any information re this family and their descandents would be greatly appreciated.

Wisniewski in Australia

kgorka133 — 24 Aug 2008 9:51:28 GMT

I'm looking for information on the relatives of Piotr Wisniewski, b. 29 Jun 1925, Poland, married to Stanislawa Grodecka. Piotr's brother emigrated to Australia some time after the WWII and had a daughter. He visited his brother in Wroclaw, Poland around 1975.

kilburn

gilbertscott48 — 13 Aug 2008 11:18:15 GMT

Looking for any one whe is looking for kilburn in england,

gilbert

DIANNE BANKS

richanddi138 — 21 Aug 2008 11:25:23 GMT

LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON DIANNE BANKS,(DAUGHTER OF WALLY AND SARAH)-LIVING AROUND THE BLUE MOUNTAIN AREA IN THE 1970'S, MAYBE BILPIN.

Hugh Reynolds - From Galway to Australia

johnbrennan_1 — 19 Aug 2008 2:48:12 GMT

My great grand father was a man called Hugh or Hubert Reynolds.According to family lore he was a member of the Church of Ireland from Mohill in Co. Leitrim. He is reputed to have converted to Roman Catholicism prior to marrying my great grand mother, Bridget O'Flaherty on 15 November 1879 in Killanin RC Church, Roscahill, Co. Galway. Both were National School Teachers. Hugh's father, John Reynolds, a farmer, was deceased at the time of the wedding. He had a brother called John Reynolds and a sister called Mary Reynolds.

After marriage, Hugh and Bridget lived at Gortnagroagh, Roscahill, Co. Galway. Hugh and Bridget had 7 children. I know the names of 6 of them. They were Anne Marie, Sarah Angela, Mary Bridget, Cecilia, Winifred and Michael John Reynolds.

According to family legend, Hugh renounced Roman Catholicism and deserted his family after a RC Parish Priest failed to secure Hugh a promised National School Head Mastership. Family lore says that Hugh went to Australia and never contacted his Irish family again. His youngest child was born in 1893. In the Irish 1901 census, his wife, Bridget was listed as Head of Household so he must have gone to Australia between 1893 and 1901.

Does this info mean anything to Australia Reynolds researchers. I know that the info is meagre but it is all that I have on Hugh Reynolds.

Marshall

hilrysouth94 — 20 Jul 2007 8:09:55 GMT

Looking for info' on Ruby Marshall. She was married in
Middlesborough Yorkshire
England to an Australian Air Force Officer in 1944 & moved to Australia with him shortly after.
Also looking for info' on Lorna Butcher moved to Australia many years ago from Yorkshire England. She was the daughter of Josephine & George Butcher of Rotherham.
Last any of her Aunt Lizzie's family heard of her she was in Western Australia ?.

Lookup Please - Tasmania Birth

bejme — 15 Aug 2008 8:28:25 GMT

Hi,

Could SKS who has access to Tasssie Births possibly lookup the following persons birth please.

John Henry SMITH probably b abt 1849-1850, his death cert year of death is 1924 aged 74yrs born in Tasmania.

His mother was Sarah KEMP married to William SMITH.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thankyou.

bejme@bigpond.com

Colin Harrower emigrated 1913 Please help

WendyCunningham69 — 15 Feb 2008 8:21:23 GMT

I am looking for any information on colin Harrower born dunfermline 1895. Father was John Harrower and mother was Marion Shields.

We know he emigrated to Melbourne in 1913 and fought in Gallipoli but apart from that we know nothing.

He is my fathers uncle and i would like to add information to my family tree.

Thank you

Wendy

James Pitman & Leonora Budd; Charles Pitman and Elinor Jones

rogasch49 — 17 Aug 2008 5:11:07 GMT

Looking for information on James Pitman and Leonora Budd, married 15 May 1849, Kingston On Thames, Surrey England. Their son Charles William Pitman (my G Grandfather) emmigrated to Australia in 1850, married Elinor Jones in 1879 at St James COE in Melbourne. Also have several photos from 1800s, some named and some not - would like to compare with yours to try to confirm identities.

Need information on 2 convicts

robin170248 — 16 Aug 2008 8:41:35 GMT

Hello all i am after information on 2 convicts Joseph Lowe & Mary Ann Rankin they married in the 1800's and i know when Joseph Lowe died Mary Ann married Thomas Vaughan my relative a cousin can't find the marriage of Mary Ann to Thomas Vaughan and she can't find the death of Mary Ann Rankin in either name. Thank you Robin

Birth look up please

annette_jb — 13 Aug 2008 1:30:11 GMT

I need information on the birth of Delcie(Dulcie)Eveline Abbott (or Barrand) in Victoria, abt 1895. Her parents were supposedly married, but cannot find any confirmation of this.

Thanx - Annette

re bardens qld

Amandalorrane — 16 Aug 2008 8:57:57 GMT

I am trying to trace family members of the following people, including any alive today :

Claude Stanley Barden b 1907
Greta Isabel Farmer nee Barden b 1909
Spencer Henry Barden b 1914
Melbourne Thomas Barden b 1916
Colin Lloyd barden b 1918 d 2005
Lorna Alma Wilson nee Barden b 1/7/23 d 9/6/59

Mary Ann Clancy/ O'Brien

PatriciaElichRoland — 15 Aug 2008 9:52:01 GMT

Can anyone locate information on Mary Ann O'Brien, who's father was Dennis O'Brien from County Cork, Ireland. Mary Ann was born in Melborn, Austrailian, in the 1840's, married Diederich Meyer. & both the Meyer & O'Brien familiesleft Austrailia for Battle Ground, Washington, USA. These are my G & GG Grandparents. I would like to find any relations who stayed in Austrailia.
Thand you.

Information on the R.A.F. 227 Squadron in WW 2

larryj1778 — 13 Aug 2008 4:20:10 GMT

I am trying to locate anyone who has any knowledge of members of the RAF 227 squadron --- my brother was a rea-gunner from Canada who entered the War with the 227 squadron in 1944.
If anyone knows of someone who may have been a member of this squadron, it would be great to hear from you. My brother's crew was hit over France and all except the pilot managed to parachute to safety.
Any help you may be able to supply would be very much appreciated !!

Larry.

Barbados > Australia

L Jenkins — 16 Feb 2002 1:34:27 GMT

A long shot, but I am looking for any Davis or Clarke descendants who might have moved from Barbados (or possibly a stop over in St. Vincent, Grenada or other Caribbean island) to Australia in the late 1800's.

Barden family Hughenden Qld Australia

Amandalorrane — 12 Aug 2008 5:53:49 GMT

could anybody please help me with this i am looking for any information on the following family they are my great grandparents,aunts and uncles i anly have the following information to go on they were in queenslad from 1901 untill 1936 after they i can not find them'
Thomas davis barden D o B @ 1880 in N S W
Mary clara brennen flanagen / barden Dob @ 1885 in young N S W
There children
Claude stanley
Grette elizabeth
Spencer henery
Melbourne thomas
Colin loyd
my grandmother Lorna alma Barden Dob 1 july i923 now deceased

barden family Qld

Amandalorrane — 15 Aug 2008 5:36:16 GMT

looking for information on Thomas Davis Barden born 1881 i think Nsw
Mary clara bernner flanagen born 1885 nsw ( young)
Claude stanley barden 1907 QLD
Gretta isabel barden 1909 Qld im told that she married and her surname changed to Peters
Melbourn thomas Barden 1913 Qld
colin lloyd Barden 1918 i think Qld died 2005
Any dates would be most help full birth deaths marriages thankyou for your help with this.Your censers only go up to 1936 after that i lost the trail

Knight.. Help Needed..!!!

wakkkojakkko — 12 Aug 2008 11:50:55 GMT

Hi,
If there is anyone there that may have the Tassie Federation Index I am looking for the birth of William Cameron Knight, I know his mother was McLean possibly Alice McLean..
assistance much appreciated.

Debbie.

Best paid membership to australian data bases? any suggestions??

LovelyNaomi — 2 Jun 2008 12:21:02 GMT

Hi all,
I have hit a quandry with one of my ancestors & need to see the info on at least 4 marriage, 8 birth & 8 death certificates.
Is there any internet based databases that you can get this info from rather than applying to the state govts & paying a lot of money?
Regards
Naomi

HELP NEEDED PLEASE - MARSDEN

hayleyjohnson165 — 11 Aug 2008 9:34:22 GMT

Hi! I am not having much luck in finding much about a Amy Royale MARSDEN - who married Arthur Royden ANNETTS in 1921 in NSW. Her parents could possibly be Ann ROYAL and John Walter MARSDEN, however, I have nothing to confirm this.

Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks in anticipation.

Need help Please

wayneedwin5 — 11 Aug 2008 10:48:46 GMT

Looking for anyone researching the WOODWARD surname in NSW and Melbourne . Also has anyone come across a WOODWARD-WILLIAMS surname .,

National Archives of Australia

darryldj1 — 11 Aug 2008 10:02:48 GMT

Greetings All
Does anyone know if a Document has been digitised, does that mean someone has already requested it or just a coincidence?
for eg I had ordered a copy of my g-grandfathers nat.cert papers and now its digitised/open for viewing and not before. Ant thoughts on this? Thankyou

Hastings

petertremain1 — 11 Apr 2008 1:24:37 GMT

I am looking for information about Eileen Hastings born around 1912, lived in Sydney Australia.
peter.tremain@cdu.edu.au

BRAND FROM HOF / GERMANY / BAVARIA

kareberg — 9 Aug 2008 10:23:49 GMT

I am looking for Ernst Wilhelm Theodor BRAND, who was born 1859 in Hof / Bavaria. He was a captain, but I do not know how long he was a captain. He emigrated about 1900 to Australia and died there about 1930. He was Evangelical-Lutheran.
You also can write me directly: hofgenealoge@freenet.de
Thanks.

Karl Greim, Hof, Bavaria

Daniel RAGLUS and family & Margaret Marchant

slimsmedley — 8 Aug 2008 12:01:31 GMT

I'm trying to get in contact with Margaret Marchant, researcher and, like me, a descendent of Daniel RAGLUS. When I last contacted her in March 2004 she and Keith were living in Heathcote, near Bendigo in Vic.

I have new info. on Daniel and Eliza's arrival in Vic. in 1865 and the assumed name under which they travelled.

Darryl
Sydney NSW

Williams/Callaghan - Tasmania _ Help

kazwilly — 2 Aug 2008 4:58:46 GMT

Where are they buried - cannot locate their deaths?
George Williams and Catherine Callaghan married Launceston 1872. Could be Tas or Vic where they are buried.Children born to them:
George 1873 Tasmania
Florence Rose Anna 1874 Tasmania
Mary Elizabeth 1877 - (Born in Melbourne Vic)
Lewis John 1879 Tasmania
Denis 1880 Georgetown Tasmania
Cathrine Evelyne 1882 Tasmania
William Henry 1884 Tasmania.
Their son Denis ended up in Victoria but don't know what year - he married Mabel Bell Wells in Victoria.
Their son Denis' death certificate does not even show their names. I haven't got the other childrens death certificates at this stage.
Kaz

search for family

taford157 — 6 Aug 2008 11:13:28 GMT

I am searching for members of the late ROBERT PERRY TINDALL born 9/5/1885. Believe there were 2 daughters,Dulcie,& Ollie.

Look up please !!

wakkkojakkko — 5 Aug 2008 8:55:30 GMT

Hi All,
I am looking for ANY children born to SARAH LOUISA PARKER.. Sarah was born in Tasmania 1870's to parents Edward Parker & Jane Elizabeth Pilcher..
I am certain she had a child born c 1914 tasmania possibly illigitimate or possibly under the surname of PEARCE husband could be Charles John Pearce..

Any assistance would be much appreciated..

Regards

Debbie.

David YOUNG from Scotland

s_clive1 — 6 Aug 2008 9:25:02 GMT

Hi, I am searching for a David Young,

The story goes that he originally immigrated to New Zealand with his brother Robert from Scotland , Robert settled in New Zealand and David moved on to Australia to live.

I do not have much info on David, here is what I have:

David YOUNG b. Abt 1863 Dundonald Area, Scotland
son of Robert Young b. abt 1824 and Agnes Smith b. abt 1824
Robert and Agnes are buried in Dundonald, Scotland

I would be keen for any info on David and to get in touch with anyone related to this family

Cheers
Stefan Clive
New Zealand

Amelia Febery

woodsies123 — 20 Jul 2008 10:55:27 GMT

Looking for information on Amelia Febery who immigrated from London to Australia in 1923, who lived in Bright Victoria and had daughters Grace Patricia and Florence May

CRAIG FAMILY OF BRISBANE

junebridges12 — 31 Jul 2008 5:16:20 GMT

HI ALL YOU CRAIGS OF BRISBANE I LIVE IN ENGLAND BERKSHIRE I AM LOOKING FOR MY BROTHER TERENCE BERNARD CRAIG HE EMIGRATED IN THE 1960S WITH HIS WIFE ROSE AND THERE 3 CHILDREN WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT KNOWS THEM TAKE CARE HAVE A GOOD DAY JUNE CRAIG

Kirby of Dublin, Ireland

slej1 — 5 Aug 2008 9:21:11 GMT

Looking for any Kirby's that left Dublin, Ireland for Australia circa 1860's

Victorian Gazette Info Plz.

bejme — 5 Aug 2008 4:11:19 GMT

Hi all,

Anyone have the access to the Victorian Gazettes?

Have several people mentioned in them, but unable to find them online for viewing.

I have the dates/years of the ones I need information from.

Anyone able to point me to anywhere that can help.

Thanks,

bejme@bigpond.com

Pooler

kelvin197 — 4 Aug 2008 2:33:42 GMT

Hi
I'm looking for information about Walter Pooler (b1904) and Victor Pooler (b1907)both born in UK. They left London in 1923 bound for Brisbane. I have no further information. Any information would be appreciated.

looking for Samuel leonard

bbartle_1 — 5 Aug 2008 8:35:19 GMT

trying to trace my great great grandfather-we think he left England between 1885-1890 for Australia with his two eldest sons

K.I.A. Death Certificates Issued?

bejme — 2 Aug 2008 1:38:41 GMT

Hi all!

Can anyone tell me if persons K.I.A. (War Deaths) actually have a death certificate registered in their own state after their death in wartime?

Thanks to anyone who can help.

bejme@bigpond.com

Christian GRANT and George GRANT, Melbourne, Victoria

AnnRackstraw — 25 Jul 2007 9:18:41 GMT

Seeking descendants of Christian GRANT b.1840, Duthil, Inverness, Scotland mar. 1863 in Melbourne, Victoria to George GRANT b.1833 Wyler, Caithness, Scotland.
Children: Margaret mar Michael SOURIS, Isabella mar John SHANNON, Janet mar John Grant COUSENS, Robert George mar Johanna KENNEDY, Lachlan mar Ann JONES, Elizabeth mar Edwin GUNSSER, George Alexander mar 1. Margaret Ellen FALLON, 2. Annie Eveline SEBIRE

YATES, Gerald

DOB7 — 27 Dec 2001 6:41:49 GMT

I am trying to locate relatives of Gerald Yates, my uncle, who emigrated to Australia in the early 1950's. He was married to a Hungarian woman - Elisabeth, and they had several children.
Gerald was born in Bradford, England, although his last home would have been in Rayners Lane, Middlesex, England.
Please help.
Thank You.

William Ingram Thomason Born Scotland 1839 died New Zealand

LovelyNaomi — 26 May 2008 9:56:15 GMT

Can anyone help with info about William Ingram Thomason, born Scotland 30.9.1839 to William Thomason & Mary Barclay Fordyce. Family hearsay is that he moved to New Zealand

ASHBY family

ftresearcher — 30 Apr 2008 9:16:52 GMT

Interested in information relating to the following:
Henry ASHBY (partner Jane CHEW) from Molong. Their child John ASHBY b.26.01.1864 Molong & d. Peak Hill 12.09.1929 (wife was Sarah WADDICK daughter of James WADDICK of Gulgong). There may have been other children from this relationship.

Children of John ASHBY were May Elizabeth b.1891 m.George BURNS; Vera (Beaver) Mabel b. 1893 m.Thomas SMITH; Patrick Leo b.22/12/1895 m. Agnes WELDON; Reginald Matthew b.1899 m.Stella GRAHAM; Doris Violet b. 1909 m. Hermann ROWLEY; Phyllis Joyce b.1911 m. William MUNRO. All born Peak Hill, NSW.

ROBERT SHARP/ROSINA GRACE GALLAGHER/RUBINA SHARP

pomeus — 31 Jul 2008 12:40:27 GMT

Could some extremely kind person help me to find any information on my ggparents and their lives in Australia.
Robert Sharp, b. 1867, Shetland married Rosina Grace Gallagher in January, 1889, Carlton, Victoria. He was in the Merchant Navy and I beleive in charge of a small vessel in Hobsons Bay and Yarra River. At the time of marriage he was living in Williamstown. They had 4 children Rubina Eleanor, Robert James, Sarah and David, all born Melbourne South,, the last being in 1895. On 7th Sept, 1898, I have him listed as bosun being on the Steamship of Melbourne, NEW GUINEA.OFFICIAL NO. 89634. He was bosun on the Llandovery Castle when it was sunk June, 1918. I would love to know if he remained in Victoria up until this time and if i am able to find any records of him. His wife, separated, moved to South Australia, but I do not know if this was after his death or if they may both have come to SA.
kINDEST REGARDS. Pam Eustice,nee SHARP, sOUTH aUSTRALIA

BELL /victoria, Australia

mitchellshelleyann — 2 Aug 2008 2:42:00 GMT

I have found James Joseph Bell and Annie Lydia Ratkey, who lived around the Mooroopna, Greta area of Victoria. Annie Lydia lived in Carlton, Leicster Street also. they had 14 children, Mary Matilda, Bertelt Edward, Percy John, GUstave H.B>, Crosby Warden, Vera Mabel, Charlotte Beatrice, Sylvia Lena Rose, Lionel Rueben Herman, Ivy Lydia May, Goulburn BYron, George (stillborn), Cyrus, James William.

C.W.G.Bell HAD Three sons, Gustave Warden, John Stanley and CHarles Joseph and I have Gustaves details he died in 1991 survived by his 2nd wife marjorie and three children bob, trisha, chris. (i wud like to contact them).

Percy John, Left Australia with a "wife" Jane Anne Duncan they had tow children Catherine Farrow and Les Farrow and possilby one of their own Alex Douglas. They were meant to have married in Kalgoorlie and Alex was supposed to have been born in Kalgoorlie and was three when they went to n.z. but percy changed his name to BARTON in n.z.

Ivy Lydia May was married to James GIlpin in 1910.
Lionel was married to Ludmilla Ruse in 1911
Sylvia was married to John Amos Smith

Anybody with any information or connections please contact me a.s.a.p.

Sharpe alias Grundy

1938alan — 1 Aug 2008 5:52:58 GMT

I am trying to trace descendents of William Sharpe alias Grundy who married Maria Catharina GROFFMAN in Sydney NSW on 29th December 1828.
I am also searching for info on John Grundy who was transported to New South Wales in 1821 for 7 years. His age was given as 41 years and he sailed on the Grenada. Both the above men originated in Lincolnshire, England
Any assistance would be very welcome, thankyou.
Alan Grundy

FREE LOOK UPS & RESEARCH FOR AUSTRALIAN RECORDS !!

wakkkojakkko — 22 Apr 2007 6:55:46 GMT

Hi All,
Free look ups and research for Australian records available.
Debbie.

John Smith Williams (Jack)

EvelineMullen — 25 Jul 2008 7:14:22 GMT

I'm stuck on my family tree and really would appreciate help. My uncle John Smith Williams was born at 16 Eastbourne Road Liverpool on 12/8/1919. He emigrated to Australia in about 1948 but I don't know where! He was the son of Samuel Williams and Mary Smith and was in the same regiment during WW11 as my dad Charles. The last I heard of him was when he rang my aunt Esther in the 1980's to congratulate her on her marriage.

Any advice gratefully received or if the information rings a bell do get in touch.

Cheers

Lyn

Need information

robin170248 — 29 Jul 2008 2:44:54 GMT

Hello I am helping a friend from the states as she is curious to find out if any of her family are still alive, their surname is Oleynik and they are from Ukrania in Eastern Europe. They moved to the USA and changed their names to Sanderson, and is there any sites she can look at please, I also have another friend from Ukrania and she is thinking about finding her family there as well. Thank you Robin

Buter Family - 24 siblings!

Spiritwillow — 28 Jul 2008 5:27:08 GMT

Im trying to locate any siblings of George Albert Butler born 3 December 1909 in Leicester, England. I have been told that the majority of the siblings moved to Australia but unfortunately I have no details of his mother or father and only the hint that the siblings may include two sets of twins which died and one other child that also died. Of the rest there was Ida Butler and possibly Lou Butler. Other than that Im lost, if anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Gleeson/Wright were they convicts Tasmania then went to Victoria

maggiemartin111 — 29 Jul 2008 2:22:34 GMT

Hi
I wonder if anyone can help me with any info on the following:

William Gleeson
Elizabeth Wright

William & Elizabeth married 12/10/1847 New Norfolk Tasmania
after that they then appear in Geelong Victoria where they had 2 children
Sarah Ann Gleeson born 1853(I have info on Sarah)
Timothy Gleeson born 1855

Apart from the birth of Timothy I can find nothing else.

Any help on William Gleeson & Elizabeth Wright ie were they convicts, when did they go to Victoria, birth of each and death of each.

Also any info on Timothy Gleeson.

Cheers Marg

HOLLOWAY family emigrated from Hertfordshire, England to Australia

teresapearcy1 — 27 Jul 2008 10:12:25 GMT

My friend Nina (nee Bysouth) is looking for her HOLLOWAY cousins or descendants that emigrated to Australia from Hertfordshire.

James born 1931, Patrick born 1934, Charles born 1936, and Sheila born 1942.

Their parents: Charles Robert McGuinness HOLLOWAY & Gertrude Alice PARROTT.
Nina's Dad was Thomas Bysouth and had sisters, Hazel (Williams) and Ivy (Williams) Their husbands are not related.

If you know anything about the HOLLOWAY family Nina would love to hear from you. Please contact me for her email address.

Free Lookups for Australian Records

glendaburton19 — 28 Jul 2008 7:21:28 GMT

Help Please. Am looking for Burton relatives. I don't have much to go on. All I have is my grandfather - Henry Leopold Burton b: 1901 d: 1991. Married: Dorothy Linda May Cross in Richmond Victoria in 1925. His father was Henry George Burton. I don't know his birth or death date only that he married an Ellen or Nellie Puttock in NSW. Could someone help me please.

O'Brien marriages, date of deaths

kypreo6 — 27 Jul 2008 2:30:15 GMT

Hi,

Anyone with access to the Queenland index able to help me with this family's marriages and deaths. I know some people have access beyond the current online index.

(1) Margaret O'Brien. Daughter of William O'Brien and Catherine Casey. Born 12th May 1867 in Gympie, Queensland. Any information on who she married and when she died?

(2) Mary Ann O'Brien. Daughter of William O'Brien and Catherine Casey. Born 26th September 1873 in Gympie, Queensland. Any information on who she married and when she died?

(3) Catherine O'Brien. Daughter of William O'Brien and Catherine Casey. Born 10 September 1875, Gympie, Queensland.
Any information on who she married and when she died?

(4) Timothy Francis O'Brien. Son of William O'Brien and Catherine Casey. Born 3rd November 1876, Gympie, Queensland. Any information on who he married and when he died?

(5) Bridget O'Brien. Daughter of William O'Brien and Catherine Casey. Born 5th February 1879 in Gympie, Queensland. Any information on who she married and when she died?

(6) William Thomas O'Brien. Son of William O'Brien and Catherine Casey. Born 8th July 1880 in Gympie, Queensland. Any information on who he married and when he died?

(7) Alice O'Brien. Daughter of William O'Brien and Catherine Casey. Born 29th August 1883 in Gympie, Queensland. Any information on who she married and when she died?

Any information is very much appreciated.

Kind Regards,

Anthony

Gilhome and Gaudin

antheastandish — 24 Feb 2008 1:32:02 GMT

Hi

Can anyone please help me find any information regarding the emigration of John Gilhome.

John was b 25 Apr 1843, Milfield Parish, Kirknewton, Northumerland, d. 22 April 1930 , Beech Forest, Vic, Australia. He married Emily Gaudin on 30 Jul 1864 at St Pauls in Ballarat, Emily was the daughter of Charles Gaudin and Mary Mindham. Emily was b. 1 May 1836 in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England d. 22 April 1930 Beech forest Vic Aust.

John may have emigrated with his mother, Isabella and siblings. Johns father Edward gilhome b. abt 1812 in Scotland died in 1848 in glasgow. Johns mother Isablla Lowrey b abt 1822, m. Edward 18 Nov 1841 in Northumberland and d. 26 Oct 1899 on Barongarook East, Vic. Australia.

I would like to know if the emigrated to Australia together? Which Ships, either seperatley or together, did they arrive on, in Australia?

Does anyone also have any further information regarding the Gaudin / Mindham Family? When did they emigrate it Aust? As they were born in Uk and died in Aust? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

I do have quite alot of information already regarding the descendants of John and Emily.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Thank you kindly

Anthea

Australian relatives of William Mathewson b. Chelsea London Uk c. 1883

Sueriggs2 — 18 Jul 2008 7:29:16 GMT

I am trying to find any relatives of William Mathewson,in the Brisbane Area,who emegrated with his wife Hannah, and daughter Agnes to Brisbane Australia on the 4th July 1913.
He was my Grandmother's brother. He returned briefly to UK c.1915 (having joined the Australian Army) before being shipped out to fight in WW1. I have last picture taken of the whole family together prior to him serving in WW1.

I have traced alot of my Scottish/English family ancestors but would now like to see if I have any family members still in the Brisbane Area.

Many thanks,
Sue Riggs,
Putney, London UK

Annie Brogan(nee McNeil) and daughter Rose Anne Brogan (1914)

flowery93 — 26 Jul 2008 10:42:13 GMT

Wondering if anyone can help. This is a long shot, as I don't have a date for move to Australia.

I had a great uncle Peter Brogan, born 1893 in Parkhead, Glasgow, Scotland. He married Annie McNeil, daughter of John McNeil and Rose Ann McKenna, in St. Michael's RC Church, Parkhead, Glasgow, on 4th Jan, 1914. Peter and Annie had a daughter Rosanne, born 25th June, 1914. Annie's parents were John McNeil and Rose Ann McKenna.

Story is, that not long after their marriage, while Peter was working long hours, Annie had an affair. She later, cleared the house she shared with Peter, and sailed to Australia with this man, taking Roseanne.

Peter went to pieces after this, became an alcoholic down and out, but was later discovered in England, about a year before his death in a Clydebank hospice in 1968.

August Moore - Engineer

kypreo6 — 26 Jul 2008 2:03:12 GMT

Hi,

Would anyone be able to help with locating registration records/ or work records for August Moore (1858-1940) of Rockhampton, Queensland.

He stated that he was an Engineer between 1913 and 1936 on the electoral roll. Was their a professonial register for engineers in Queensland?

Any help is much appreciated.

Regards,

Anthony

Bridget Boyle and John Sween(e)y DUNFANAGHY IRELAND

hagmjen1 — 24 Jul 2008 5:05:46 GMT

Would like to know if ANYONE OUT THERE could find some - ANY - information on BRIDGET BOYLE and/or JOHN SWEEN(E)Y both born in DUNFANAGHY, IRELAND. They both left Ireland to come to AUSTRALIA in the early 1860s - but at different times - when they were also both in their very early 20's !! There is a Bridget Boyle named on the ship called "LOBELIA" which left Plymouth in February, 1863 and then a John Sween(e)y named on the ship called "PEERLESS" which left Liverpool in September, 1863. THAT's ALL WE KNOW ABOUT THEM and what WE DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT is WHO THEIR PARENTS' and ANCESTORS were in DUNFANAGHY Ireland ? WHAT THEIR NAMES WERE AND HOW MANY SIBLINGS ETC ETC. AND ALSO the fact if their parents' made the ships' journeys with them ? to AUSTRALIA.
ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
MANY THANKS,
GILDA.
Gold Coast, Queensland,
AUSTRALIA.

looking for deanne hough/bennett

johnslater187 — 23 Jul 2008 2:46:52 GMT

need to find deanne asap please help if u can thanx

Need information on parents

robin170248 — 22 Jul 2008 7:32:30 GMT

Hello all i am after information about my mother-in-law's mother's parents they are Isabella Isam from Ireland and Thomas Latham again from Ireland. They had 8 children all came here to Australia after their parents died they left England in 1890, i can tell you when they died and the years that is all i need to find out parents names now for the family tree, Isabella died in 1884 in Hythe Kent England, Thomas Latham was a coast guard and he died in Dover Kent England in 1889. The children came out in 1890 on the MURRAMBIDGEE and arrived here in 1891. Thank you Robin

Lyall Alexander Woods

woodsies123 — 20 Jul 2008 10:47:53 GMT

Looking for information on Lyall Alexander Woods born in South Australia, Australia

Florence May Tullett Tollett

woodsies123 — 20 Jul 2008 10:53:30 GMT

Looking for information on Florence May Tullett or Tollett sister to Grace Patricia daughter of Amelia Lacey Tullett Tollett Febery, born approx 1925

Amelia Lacey

woodsies123 — 20 Jul 2008 10:51:53 GMT

Looking for information on Amelia Lacey who died in Victoria in 1949, married to Edgar Lacey, mother of Grace and Florence

Grace Patricia (Suzie) Woods

woodsies123 — 20 Jul 2008 10:50:27 GMT

Locking for information on Grace Woods, born in Myrtleford Victoria Australia about 1926, mother of Lance Allan Woods, sister to Florence May, daughter of Amelia Tullett, Tollett nee Febery or Pebery.

Trott in Australia

LindsayFarwell — 20 Jul 2008 9:28:06 GMT

Searching for info on Henry Trott, arrived at Botany Bay on the ship 'James Gibb' 9.6.49. Age 23 and a baker from a family from Somerset, now in London. May have married Catherine Bulgin (Belgin) also from Somerset who arrived in Australia 10.4.49 on the 'Tory'. Children of this marriage were Henry, Jeptha, Abnar, Mary Ann, Ellen, Matilda and James. Great to have any further information.

fentons of Victoria and Queensland

franmanning20 — 11 Jul 2008 4:43:48 GMT

My maternal grandfather, John Michael Fenton, was born in Kilmore Victoria circa 1868. His parents, according to his death certificate, were Joseph Henry Fenton (Farmer) and Mary Ann Johnson.

His death certificate indicates that he lived in Victoria for 30 years and then in Queensland for 34 years until his death in Proserpine in1932.

I have searched the Victorian Births Register but have not found any record. It was suggested that a search of records of baptism might assist in our search. Again, nothing.

John Fenton married Mary (nee Donlen) and had six children, my mother being the youngest. They lived for the most part in Mareeba, Far North Queensland.

I am very interested in any information that will help me trace my elusive Grandfather.

Albert Eatts

sunfire77 — 19 Jul 2008 8:09:26 GMT

I'm looking for decendants of Albert Eatts, also known as Jack Eatts, full name is John Albert Eatts, born W.A. about 1904. Albert is the son of John Henry Eatt & Mary Ann Johnston. His brothers & sisters where Tom, Harry, Hilda, Frank, & Gladys. I think he married Mabel Frederick. I know he lived in Kellerberrin W.A., but I was told he & family may have shifted to Queensland. I'm Harry's daughter & I'm trying to put together my family tree, but know little of this side of my family.

looking for children of Frederick George and Jane Browne

genevieve_kindt — 19 Jul 2008 6:54:37 GMT

Hello,

I am researching family history for my parents. I am trying to find out what happened to my great grandmother and her children after her husband died. I have done extensive research on the internet
The story is: Frederick George Browne born approx 1859 born in England Parents Edward Browne and Rose Nee Price. Emigrated to Australia around 1883. Jane Browne Nee Campbell born in Scotland around 1870/74. Her parents were Thomas Campbell and Jessie Campbell Nee Adamson. At the time they married Jane was living in Albion St Surrey Hills Sydney and Frederick living in Glebe Sydney. They married in 15 July 1892. St Davids Church Surry Hills. This was the Church of England.
At some time they lived in Redfern. The births of some of their children were registered in Redfern so it seems logical. Frederick Browne died 31/12/1903 of Tyhoid Fever (enteric fever). He was buried 01/01/1904 at St thomas church of England . On his death certificate there are listed : His wife Jane age 32 and children Ethel 11yrs. Jessie 6yrs George 4 yrs and Lily 1yr all living. They lived at Buller St Artarmon at the time. I have found a listing on the NSW BDM of their marriage, Fredericks death and the birth of children Jessie, George, Lily and a deceased child William. Ethel is not to be found under either Browne or Campbell. But we have found a birth certificate for Essie Campbell noted mother Jane Campbell so she may have been born out of wedlock . But cannot confirm. The girls Ethel and Jessie leave no trace. We have found a record of George Browne marrying a Jessie Blagg and his death certificate and have found his son Robert Browne but he does not know anything. We also finally found the death certificate for Jane ( who was also known as Jeanette and Jean) she had married again 1927 to a Alexander Smith and lived in Brisbane for some years. He had three sons Alexander, George and Ernest They returned to Sydney to live where Alexander died 1949 and Jean ( Jane Jeanette) Smith nee Browne nee Campbell died 1955.
Lily was fostered out to Daniel and Ellen Hogan some time between 1904/1906. They were catholics and was known as Lilian Mary Hogan. ( my grandmother). She did not know she was adopted until she married and had to get her birth certificate. She married James Brell. . Nanna would not talk about this to her children. There are only a few things that came to light. She took one of her children with her to see her brother but her daughter was not allowed to come in to the house. All Nanna told my aunt was that her brother said he had a very unhappy childhood and did not want to discuss it. They did not see each other again. Lilian Mary brell died in 06/04/1996.

There would have to be records of Lily being fostered to Daniel and Ellen Hogan and records if the other children were fostered out as well. it’s a mystery to what happened daughters Ethel and Jessie. We are not sure if George was fostered or what his story was. Extensive searches have failed to find any trace. The foster records are my last hope.

It seems unusual at that time for a Church of England children to be taken by a Catholic family. My grandmother became a catholic. I did not think the two faiths were very compatible in those days.

I would appreciate any assistance you are able to give me or if you could give me advice where I could search on the net. I live in Townsville.

Regards and Thank You

Genevieve Kindt
1 Picton Court
Cranbrook Qld 4814 Phone 07 47734705 Email genkindt@bigpond.net.au