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Monaro Pioneers Newsletter
2017 Number 07
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
MONARO PIONEERS now on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/893648944008345/
Stop Press: Facebook Page has reached a milestone - 1600 members!
RIXON/GOODWIN
Second Reunion of Descendants of James Rixon & Amelia Goodwin
20th May 2018, 10am 4pm
St Matthews Church Parish Centre, Windsor, NSW
All descendants of James & Amelia are invited to gather at Windsor to celebrate 220 years of Rixons in Australia.
For more details & to indicate your intention to attend please contact Joye Rixon Walsh on joye_walsh@yahoo.com
ASSISTANCE REQUIRED:
FAIRMAN
From: bryan_pat
Sent:
2017-07-23 1:42 PM
Subject: Fairman Family
Dear David / Ian
Is it possible to have my request below placed in next Newsletter .
I am looking to find any information re my ancestors and any cemeteries in which they may be buried in , they all lived in Bega / Wolumla / Candelo / Pambula areas .
Martha Fairman b 1878 d -? . Her father was Joseph Fairman mother was Johanna Fairman nιe Condon both interned at Candelo cemetery .
Also looking for William and Mary Condon ( father /mother ) of Johanna .
Hopefully some of your many readers may be able to help .
Best Regards, Bryan Fairman
CURRENT CORRESPONDENCE:
PIKE
From:
Kristine Howard
Sent: Tuesday, 1 August 2017 4:01 PM
Subject: Proposed Change: Pike, Fanny (I257613)
Proposed Change: Pike, Fanny (I257613)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I257613&tree=MP
Description: Hi Ian
Children of Fanny and William Howard:
William Henry B 22.5.1910 d 30.6.1977
Violet Ethel b 8.12.1911 d 15.8. 2003
Mildred Irene b 28.8.1913 d 10.6.1998
Olive Dardanella b 8.8. 1915 d 16.4.1998
Frank Clive b 9.9.1917 d 1978
Sylvia Verna b 20.9.1919 d 2016
Stanley Raymond b 1.7.1921
Ronald Victor b 5.9.1924 d 11.7.1998 Broome
All born and died in Perth apart from Ron. Stan is still alive 96 years of age in Cooma.
Kristine Howard
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
POOLEY
From:
Kristine Howard
Sent: Tuesday, 1 August 2017 3:35 PM
Subject: Proposed Change: Pooley, Mary L. (I119613)
Proposed Change: Pooley, Mary L. (I119613)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I119613&tree=MP
Description: Hi Ian
Mary Lillian (Lillie) Pooley married Crawford EL Anderson on 11 September 1912 at St Leonard's NSW. She died on 29 March 1938 at Chatswood. Crawford was born in 1882 at Berswick, Victoria and died on 16 May 1954 at Crows Nest, NSW.
Kristine Howard
Cooma
Kristine Howard
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
RYRIE
From:
James Williams
Sent: Tuesday, 1 August 2017 10:03 AM
Subject: Ryrie Family - additional information
Dear Ian,
I am the great great great grandson of Commissary Stewart Ryrie, and today was very pleased to become a member of the Monaro Pioneers website.
I have noticed that information on the page for my great-grandmother Emily Maud Campbell (nee Ryrie) contains no details for my grandmother, her fourth child.
My grandmother was Kathleen Ryrie Campbell, born 9 June 1899. She married my grandfather, Edmund Strathmore Playfair (born 31 October 1894), on 20 April 1920. Gran Playfair (Kathleen Ryrie Playfair) died on 23 June 1989 at Lullworth, St Lukes Hospital, Darlinghurst, Sydney. There were four children of the marriage (all daughters) and my mother, Wendy Margaret Campbell Williams (nee Playfair) (b 28 Aug 1926) was the third child.
Please let me know if you require further information regarding our branch of the family.
An interesting piece of information is that my cousin, Ian Malcolm Campbell, the son of Malcolm Ryrie Campbell (6th child of Emily Maud) and his wife Sylvia (nee Stewart) is the direct lineal descendant of Commissary Stewart Ryries first wife, Anne Stewart, whose brother was Lieut. Gov of NSW.
I hope that you will be able to include the information regarding my grandmother on your website. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards, James Williams
Hi James,
Thank you for the information.
Regards, Ian
Hi Ian,
Do you know where I could get hold of a copy of The Ryrie Family by John Edwards (for purchase)?
Also, will you be updating the Monaro Pioneers website to include the addition of my grandmother?
Many thanks.
Regards, James
Subject: Re: Facebook Page has reached a milestone - 1600 members!
On 30-07-2017 12:19, YAHOO7 wrote:
HI Ian and David,
Just letting you know we have reached a huge milestone today 1600 members have joined the Monaro Pioneers Facebook Page since it was > created in Jan 2015.
It truly has become a great tool to use to help reconnect people to the Eden / Monaro area, build on the database as well as connect to other members.
The success of this has been amazing!
Just want to thank the members who receive the newsletter who has also joined the Facebook Page, both of you for your input into the Facebook Page and the members on the Facebook page.
Regards, Bruce
Well done Bruce, you have driven this project from day 1 and all the accolades are in your lap. I will of course include this in the next newsletter.
Cheers David
Well done Bruce, your Facebook Initiative has truly been inspirational and is bringing family together in a way not seen before.
Regards, Ian
WETHERELL
From:
Peter Matthews
Sent: Friday, 28 July 2017 3:35 PM
Subject:
Proposed Change: Wetherell, Margaret Ann (I91620)
Proposed Change: Wetherell, Margaret Ann (I91620)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I91620&tree=MP
Description: Margaret Wetherell died in the small mining town of OK near Mareeba , North Queensland on 13 March 1908. She is buried there (OK) as well.
Information is from her death certificate, which I have a copy of.
The town of OK was near the short lived copper mine of the same name.
Her surname at death was Crompton (also spelt Crumpton) having married Isaiah Crompton in Stockton (near Newcastle), Nsw in 1895.
Isaiah(1844-1915) outlived her, and they had no children, but he had family from a previous marriage. He is buried in Blackbutt cemetery in Queensland.
Peter Matthews
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
AGNEW
From:
Nadia Blattman
Sent: Thursday, 27 July 2017 4:08 PM
Subject:
Comments (Agnew, Margaret Ethel b. 5 Nov 1893 Nyngan, New South Wales d. 8 Jul
1983 Cooma, New South Wales)
Comments (Agnew, Margaret Ethel b. 5 Nov 1893 Nyngan, New South Wales d. 8 Jul 1983 Cooma, New South Wales): Hi, Im not sure where you go to update family details?
My grandfather Ernest Blattman (not Blattmann as document in some points) was born on the 19th October and died on the 19th October 2005 in Canberra and has layed to rest in Cooma.
My grandmother Margaret Dorothy Joyce (neι Hassall) was born 21st May and died the 21st May 2010 in Canberra and was layed to rest in Cooma beside her husband and son Neil John Blattman.
How do we go about to get this to reflect this information.
Thank you, Nadia Blattman
Hi Nadia,
Your information has been added.
Regards, Ian
TORTICE
From:
Gregory McInnes
Sent: Tuesday, 25 July 2017 10:49 PM
Subject: Proposed Change: Tortice, Oswald Goulburn (I12327)
Proposed Change: Tortice, Oswald Goulburn (I12327)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I12327&tree=MP
Description: Died: 22 Nov 1950 at home, Merimbula, NSW
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 29 November 1950 pg 40
DEATHS
TORTICE, Oswald Goulburn. - November 22, 1959, at his residence, Merimbula, dearly beloved husband of Ida, aged 59. R.I.P.
Gregory McInnes
From:
Gregory McInnes
Sent: Tuesday, 25 July 2017 10:59 PM
Subject: Proposed Change: Tortice, Oswald Goulburn (I12327)
Proposed Change: Tortice, Oswald Goulburn (I12327)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I12327&tree=MP
Description: Married: 14 Dec 1921, St peter's Anglican Church, Candelo, NSW
The Southern Record and Advertiser (Candelo, NSW) Saturday 17 December 1921 Page 1
Wedding.
A very pretty wedding was celebrated in St. Peter's Church of England on Wednesday last, when Ida Miriam, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs James Morrow, and Oswald G., only son of Mr and Mrs W. Tortice, were married. The Rev. W. D. Kennedy officiated. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion by friends of the bride, and there was an unusually large gathering present to witness the ceremony.
Miss L. Bower (cousin of the bride) presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her cousin, Mr F. F. Bower, looked very dainty in a gown of ivory duchess mousseline and georgette, tastefully trimmed with pearls and touches of mauve. She wore a veil of embroidered tulle and wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a pretty shower bouquet of mandevilleas and sweet peas, the gift of Mrs C. Smith. She also wore a gold wristlet watch and diamond pendant, gifts of the bride groom. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a gold watch chain. The bridesmaid, Miss Olive Morrow (sister of bride), was daintily dressed in saxe blue georgette, with hat of shrimp and saxe blue, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations with blue streamers.
She also wore a gold wristlet watch, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr W. A. White was best man. During the signing of the register Miss Velistia Ryan impressively sang 'My Crown,' after which Mr F. F. Bower played 'A Perfect Day.' A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride's parents, where an elaborate breakfast was partaken of, about 50 guests being present. The tables were attractively decorated with pink and white roses and maiden hair fern.
After the usual toasts the happy couple left by car for an extended honeymoon to the mountains and Tasmania, the bride travelling in a cream costume with hat to tone.
Their future home will be at Lindfield.
The presents were numerous and costly.
Gregory McInnes
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
ATKINS
From:
Gregory McInnes
Sent: Tuesday, 25 July 2017 10:37 PM
Subject: Proposed Change: Atkins, Eva (I12321)
Proposed Change: Atkins, Eva (I12321)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I12321&tree=MP
Description: Died: 16 July 1937
Funeral: 17 July 1937, St Peter's Anglican Church, Candelo, NSW
The Bombala Times (NSW) Friday 23 July 1937 Page 1
NEWS & NOTES
Mrs. Tortice, an old resident of the Candelo district, died last week.
The Southern Record and Advertiser (Candelo, NSW) Friday 23 Jul 1937 Page 5
Obituary
In the passing of Mrs. Tortice, senr., last Friday morning, aged 70, Candelo lost a highly esteemed lady of long residence. Many of us had known the late Mrs. Tortice from our school days, and will remember her for her cheery disposition and kindliness. Up till a few weeks ago, when she was attacked with heart trouble, she was a remarkably active woman, and her familiar figure will be missed in the community. She was a member of the Atkins family, so well-known in the Wolumla district. Sympathy is expressed for her son and daughter, Mr. Os. Tortice and Mrs. Bower.
The funeral on Saturday was largely attended and a great tribute of the community's respect. The Rev. J. Rose officiated at the grave.
The Southern Record and Advertiser (Candelo, NSW) Friday 16 July 1937 Page 4
LOCAL and GENERAL
As we go to press this morning, we regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Tortice, senr., an old and respected resident of the town. She was the mother of Mrs. F. F. Bower and Mr. O. Tortice. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon, leaving St. Peter's Church at 2.30. Further reference later.
Gregory McInnes
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
GEE
From:
Kerry Foley
Sent: Monday, 24 July 2017 7:08 PM
Subject:
Proposed Change: Gee, Harriet (I272547)
Proposed Change: Gee, Harriet (I272547)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I272547&tree=MP
Description: Harriet Gee is my 2 x great grandmother. The information you have is not quite correct. She was born 17th July 1845 and baptised 31st August 1845. She died on 1st September 1884 and was buried 2nd September 1884 in the Church of England Cemetery at Rookwood
Regards, Kerry
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
NASH
From:
Kerry Foley
Sent: Monday, 24 July 2017 7:12 PM
Subject:
Proposed Change: Nash, William Henry (I272553)
Proposed Change: Nash, William Henry (I272553)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I272553&tree=MP
Description: William Henry Nash is my 2 x great grandfather. He was born in Royston, Hertfordshire on 29th August 1829 and died 28th June 1887 at The Boulevard, Petersham. He is buried with his wife Harriet and son William in the Church of England Cemetery Rookwood.
Regards
Kerry
Kerry Foley
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
SHEPPEARD
From:
W & V Farrell
Sent: Monday, 24 July 2017 5:10 PM
Subject:
Charles Fisher Sheppeard
Hello Ian
I came across your site whilst researching Charles Fisher Sheppeard (surname is spelt variously).
He is mentioned in 'The Rammer' - scs.une.edu.au/Bushrangers/rammer.htm
"In the middle of a hot summer's night in mid December 1834, the gang attacked a property at Rock Flat, 15 km south of Cooma. A part owner, Joseph Catterall, and his wife, Georgiana, were there. Georgiana was about seven months pregnant. She was very frightened. The gang took everything of value and destroyed any weapons they did not want. They let the convict overseer,
Charles Fisher Shepherd, keep his "fowling piece" (shotgun), in return for teaching the Rammer to use a compass, but took away all ammunition except birdshot.
The gang returned about dawn, probably intending to whip Shepherd, who had recently taken the law into his own hands and ordered one of his convicts stripped and given 50 lashes with a horsewhip. They may also have wished to punish Shepherd for boasts he had made that he was not afraid of them and would deal with them if they came.
Using his gun charged with birdshot, Shepherd shot the Rammer dead. However, Shepherd was shot several times, beaten unconscious, then shot at close range and left for dead. A neighbour, William Bowman who had a station at Curry Flat, took Shepherd by cart to Goulburn where he eventually recovered."
And a differing version of events here:-
The Discovery of Manaro - "BACK TO COOMA" Felix F Mitchell 1926
"It is clear that in 1834, and probably for some few years previously, settlement was in existence in the neighbourbood of Michelago, for we learn in that year that one, "Jack the Rammer," a bushranger who had been operating in the Manaro district, shot Mr. Charles Fisher Shepherd, the overseer for Mr. Caldwell, of the Michelago Sheep Station. A man named Boyd, who was associated with Jack the Rammer, upon being pursued by the Police, was shot as he was endeavouring to escape by swimming the Snowy River."
Are you able to find any further information on him as to how he came to be in Monaro Plains or where he was born?
I can tell you that later in his life he worked as a Manager for Bing & Boyd and was connected to Colac (Lake Colac as it was known until 1854), Victoria. I have not been able to establish what business was run by Bing & Boyd, but do wonder if this was an offshoot of Benjamin Boyd's' family.
He was a widower when he married Eliza Evans, also a widower on March 4th, 1849 at St. James Cathedral, Melbourne.
Eliza was 31 years old when she arrived in Melbourne on the ship 'Thetis' in February 1842. She was previously married to Charles Evans of Manchester and was the daughter of Benjamin Browne of Hornsey, London.
They both died in 1854 - and both deaths are reported in 'The Argus' newspaper. His headstone inscription says he was aged 60 years. He died in The Wellington Hotel (aka The Duke of Wellington) in Flinders Street, Melbourne.
Eliza's headstone inscription says she died aged 42 years old. She was found dead in her bedroom whilst living as a companion to Mrs Anne Cope, wife of Barrister Thomas Cope in Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne. Eliza had a Coronial Inquest which found she had suffered from a Sanguineous apoplexy.
Old Melbourne Cemetery closed in 1854 and the register of burials prior to 1866 was lost or destroyed. The expansion of Victoria Market in 1923-4 entailed the re-interment of graves with identifying monuments.
Melbourne Cemetery has their remains in the Church of England section common burials section - Charles grave is numbered as 118, Compartment D, he is listed in their records as 53yrs and occupation as Labourer. Eliza is numbered 28, Compartment A. She is listed as 45yrs and Widow.
It is highly likely that they were exhumed from Old Melbourne Cemetery and re-interred separately minus their headstone.
Any further information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards, Vanessa Farrell
PS. I found their broken headstone in the garden of a home I purchased near Wilson's Prom in Victoria.
Hi Vanessa,
All the information we have is on our website.
Regards, Ian
COLLINS
From:
Pamela Winter
Sent: Saturday, 22 July 2017 3:47 PM
Subject:
Collins Family Reunion 2015
Ian
I believe the Collins Family held a family reunion in 2015 at Candelo.
My husband Max is a member of the family through his mother and we attended the first reunion in 1982. At that time we bought a book - The Pioneering Collins of the South Coast' of which we had contributed our family lines info.
As Monaro Pioneers holds the family tree and history Patrick and Rachel Collins etc I was wondering if you could put me in contact with a current Collins member who may be able to inform me if the original book from 1982 has been updated with further history on the original family as I would love to purchase a copy.
Thank you in anticipation of your response.
Pam Winter
Hi Pam,
I suggest you put your request on our Facebook page which is proving to be an excellent vehicle for making family connections such as you are trying to do.
Regards, Ian
HADLOW
From:
Warwick McCall
Sent: Thursday, 20 July 2017 8:22 AM
Subject:
Proposed Change: Hadlow, Stephen William (I234349)
Proposed Change: Hadlow, Stephen William (I234349)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I234349&tree=MP
Description: Sudden Death of a Drover.
A man named Stephen Hadlow, employed at Pylara as a boundary rider, died suddenly on Tuesday while driving a mob of stock into Goulburn. He was walking along the road leading his horse near Inveralochy when he was seen to fall to the ground. Another man who happened to be near ran up to see what was the matter, and he found Hadlow quite dead. Deceased was bringing the stock in for Wood and Co. for yesterday's sale. Mr. H. O'Brien, coroner, held a magisterial enquiry on Wednesday morning at Inveralochy House. John Hadlow, brother of the deceased, deposed that his brother was a stockman in the employ of Mr. R. C. Cooper; he was born at Newtown, Syd ney, and was 34 years of age; he was married and had left a wife and two children; he lived at Covan Creek, near Tarago: he had been at Mr. Cooper's for about eight years ; he had had only middling health, and often complained of pains in the stomach, but was never laid up with them. George Wade, a sheep overseer in the employ of Mr. Cooper, deposed that he had known de ceased for about 20 years ; about 12 months ago he complained of pains in his back, and went to a doc tor, and seemed to get all right; on Tuesday the deceased and witness were on their way from Tarago to Goulburn with sheep; they had dinner underneath the Inveralochy Bridge; he appeared to be all right, and ate his dinner with the rest; they had gone about a mile after dinner, when Atkins, another man, sang out--" What's up ? why he's down ;" witnes looked and saw the de ceased on the ground in front of the sheep, with his horse standing near him; witness picked him up, and he gave a couple of gasps and died without speaking. Dr. McKillop, Government medical officer, de posed that he had made a post mortem examina tion of the body, and found that deceased had died from an effusion of blood in the pericardium, caused by the rupture of a blood vessel. Edward Atkins, drover, said he had dinner with deceased, and he then seemed quite well and jolly ; about half a mile from the bridge deceased was walking in front of the sheep leading his horse ; just before he fell he was standing near the fence with his horse, and had his hand in his pocket; a minute or so after witness saw him on the ground and his horse pulling back; when Wade and witness picked him up he was not quite dead, but he never spoke. The coroner's finding was in accordance with the medical testimony.
Goulburn Evening Penny Post (NSW : 1881 - 1940), Thursday 12 April 1900, page 2
Warwick McCall
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
FURNER
From:
Warwick McCall
Sent: Tuesday, 18 July 2017 4:05 PM
Subject:
Proposed Change: Furner, Charles (I19890)
Proposed Change: Furner, Charles (I19890)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I19890&tree=MP
Description: Name Charles Furner
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 25 Dec 1819
Event Place Speldhurst, Kent, England
Gender Male
Marital Status Single
Spouse's Name Mary Waters
Spouse's Gender Female
Spouse's Marital Status Single
Citing this Record
"England, Kent, Parish Registers, 1538-1911," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKJ6-QW8V : 16 December 2015), Charles Furner and Mary Waters, 25 Dec 1819; citing Marriage, Speldhurst, Kent, England, Kent Archives Office, Maidstone; FHL microfilm 1,866,583.
Warwick McCall
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
DANIEL
From:
Warwick McCall
Sent: Saturday, 15 July 2017 10:39 PM
Subject: Proposed Change: Daniel, Valerie (I121146)
Proposed Change: Daniel, Valerie (I121146)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I121146&tree=MP
Description: marriage
1315/1952 LOPEZ FRANCIS JOSEPH DANIEL VALERIE JUNE BURWOOD
Death
LOPEZ Valerie Death notice 29MAR2001 Death 69 late of Canberra Sydney Morning Herald 31MAR2001
Warwick McCall
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
HOLDSWORTH
From:
Gary Goodwin
Sent: Saturday, 15 July 2017 8:35 PM
Subject:
Proposed Change: Holdsworth, R. (I266919)
Proposed Change: Holdsworth, R. (I266919)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I266919&tree=MP
Description: UPDATE INFORMATION:
Ralph Glenn Holdsworth
Born 13 May 1966
Bega District Hospital
Died Darwin, NT
21 December 2015
Buried Bemboka Cemetry
January 2016
Gary Goodwin
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
HOLDSWORTH
From:
Gary Goodwin
Sent: Saturday, 15 July 2017 8:31 PM
Subject:
Proposed Change: Holdsworth, Glen Thomas (I89573)
Proposed Change: Holdsworth, Glen Thomas (I89573)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I89573&tree=MP
Description: UPDATE INFORMATION:
Glen Thomas Holdsworth
Born 10 August 1944
Bega District Hospital
Gary Goodwin
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
LOCKARD
From:
Warwick McCall
Sent: Friday, 14 July 2017 8:29 AM
Subject:
Proposed Change: Lockard, Eliza Jane (I346663)
Proposed Change: Lockard, Eliza Jane (I346663)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I346663&tree=MP
Description: OBITUARY
MRS. ELIZA JANE WOOD
At a quarter to five yesterday morning the death occurred at the residence, "Charlton," of Mrs. Eliza Jane Wood, aged 86 years, one of the oldest and best known identities of the Goulburn district.
Mrs. Wood was born in Monahan, North Ireland, coming to Australia when five years of age. Her husband (the late Mr. John Wood) was born in an adjoining county to Monahan. For over 80 years, Mrs. Wood had resided in the Goulburn district, being married to the late Mr. John Wood in old St. Saviour's Church on December 9, 1853, by Rev. Dean Sowtrby.
The late Mr. Wood was a prosperous grazier and once owned portion of the Inveralochy estate, and later he owned the Jacqua estate, where he died about 40 years ago. Mrs. Wood raised a family of eleven children, four having predeceased her.
She is survived by five sons and two daughters. The sons are Messrs. Robert Alexander, of Jacqua estate, William, auctioneer, Goulburn, J.D. Wood, auctioneer, Moss Vale, Charles Henry, salesman of Pitt Son and Badgery, Sydney, and Albert Edward, salesman of McPherson, Thom and Co., Melbourne.
The daughters are, Miss Wood, "Charlton," and Mrs. Croft, of Sydney. There are a number of grand-children and great grandchlldren. Tho funeral leaves the residence, "Charlton," this afternoon at 2, per motor, for the C. of E. portion of the Windellima cemetery.
Southern Morning Herald (Goulburn, NSW : 1920 - 1923), Tuesday 18 September 1923, page 2
Warwick McCall
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
POWER
From:
Maggie Clark
Sent: Thursday, 13 July 2017 12:23 PM
Subject:
Re: Comments (Power, Thomas b. Abt 1807 County Kerry, Ireland d. 1875Cooma, New
South Wales)
Hi Ian,
Thanks for taking the time to consider my rather waffly account of the Power family. I have just reviewed the various BDM certificates regarding the Power family and realized that I have made some mistakes. Apologizes!.
This morning, I have read the files on the Power family on your site. Congratulations to one and all. I have attached several BDM certificates in relation to the Power family for your perusal, and hope you do not mind, setting the records straight.
In particular, I am keen to prove beyond reasonable doubt that, Thomas Power husband of Isabella(nee Hastie), according to his death certificate, died at Balairo/Boloro
(?sp) near Adaminaby NSW, on the 14th of March, 1870 not 1875 as cited by numerous sources.
In fact, according to Trove newspapers, there was a Thomas Power AKA Kerry Tom who died in 1875 in Cooma NSW, who also, is on the NSW death registry. I can see how the two Thomas Power, could get mixed up.
According to Gordon Smiths book An Australian Story 2016.Isabella and Jane West (nee Power), state that Thomas Power and Isabella Hastie meet and marry in Manchester 1828. Apparently, so the story goes, they both originate from the same area of Ireland. Precisely where?
According to several sources, Jane (Thomas and Isabella Power eldest daughter), was born in 1829 in Templemore Ireland (I don't have evidence)suggesting that they have gone back to Ireland for their Honeymoon/birth of their 1st child. Just another piece of a puzzle.
Thanks once again for considering, these possible versions, of dates and events. I will happily forward on, any other information/ certificates that I come across.
I would be happy to speak and swap notes with anyone researching this family.
Regards Maggie
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
..
POWER
From:
maggie clark
Sent: Friday, 7 July 2017 3:29 PM
Subject:
Comments (Power, Thomas b. Abt 1807 County Kerry, Ireland d. 1875 Cooma, New
South Wales)
Comments (Power, Thomas b. Abt 1807 County Kerry, Ireland d. 1875 Cooma, New South Wales): To whom it may concern.
I have a copy of Thomas Power death certificate 3313/1870. The certificate lists his spouse as Isabella Hastie, married in Manchester aged 19. At the time of his death only 5 children are alive .William 34, Edward 32,James 29, Jane 37 Martha 19. Males x2, females x4 deseased. He dies at Baliro Baloro These names and DOB line up closely up with NSW bdm records for the children born to Thomas and Isabella. According to Jane West (Thomas and Isabella eldest daughter) born 1829 in Templemore Ireland Co.Tipperary. Thomas was with the 50th Regiment Foot guard. Thomas and family came to Australia via the Hoogly 1834 Thomas in his capacity of soldier/convict guard . Soon after their arrival Thomas was sent to Norfolk Island for a tour of duty. I am not sure how long they were on the island,but it can not have been very long, as Isabella gives birth to William 1835 who dies 1835. The next child is also named William (my GG Grandfather)1835/1836. I have his baptism certicate dated Jan 1837 unfortunately the date of birth is not recorded.I have been able to trace another six children. William Henry Power goes onto marrying Hannah Mary Hogan in Wagga Wagga 1868.Their first child is William Henry born 1869 in Adaminaby Cooma The birth certificate lists Isabella Power as the witness.William Henry (father) place of birth Wangle Wogal Nsw?
Thomas James Power (next son, my grand father) is born in 1871 in Alfredtown Wagga Wagga. William Henry Power dies after a lengthy illness,only two years after having purchased the lease of the Prince Alfred hotel Alfredtown. Unfortunately William Henry Power (senior)dies in his 37th year 1873 (according to grave stone Wagga Wagga cemetary, and family notices)suggesting his year of birth 1835.His poor wife Hannah was 3 months pregnant with their 3rd son ,at the time of William death. Patrick Edward Power was born six moths later 1874.
I have not been able to locate a birth certificate for Patrick or a death certificate for William(senior). Perhaps Hannah was too over whelmed by her husbands death, three small children to care for and a hotel/farm to run? I would be pleased to forward all certificates for this family. I would enjoy speaking with anyone researching the Power family Cooma Wagga Wagga Thank You for your wonderful site. Look forward to hearing from You.
Regards Maggie
Hi Maggie,
Thank you for the information and the offer, yes we would appreciate any copies of certificates and additional information you can provide.
Regards, Ian
SCHAFER
From:
Kevin Richardson
Sent: Sunday, 9 July 2017 8:09 PM
Subject:
Proposed Change: Schafer, Frederick Urban (I89112)
Proposed Change: Schafer, Frederick Urban (I89112)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I89112&tree=MP
Description: Frederick Urban Schafer and Harriet Charlotte Gillespie had one other child, viz:
Norman Urban Schafer Born 20 April, 1909 in Sydney (#10931/1909), and died 28 March, 1996 in Sydney.
Norman and his family spent many years in Merimbula before taking up residence in Sydney, but continued alternating lifestyles between Sydney and their Merimbula home.
Kevin Richardson
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Regards, Ian
HACKETT
From:
Kevin Richardson
Sent: Sunday, 9 July 2017 5:11 PM
Subject:
Proposed Change: Hackett, Sarah Anne (I108569)
Proposed Change: Hackett, Sarah Anne (I108569)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I108569&tree=MP
Description: 1. My research indicates Thomas Hackett was born on 13 March, 1824.
2. Thomas Hackett disappeared crossing a flooded river on horseback on 24 June, 1857 (Illawarra Mercury, Monday 13 July 1857)
Kevin Richardson
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Regards, Ian
SCHAFER
From:
Kevin Richardson
Sent: Sunday, 9 July 2017 5:03 PM
Subject:
Proposed Change: Schafer, Hannah (I42302)
Proposed Change: Schafer, Hannah (I42302)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I42302&tree=MP
Description: 1. Sarah Anne Hackett, the mother of Hanna Schafer, died at Haberfield, Sydney on 17 September, 1936.
2. Edward John Clynick and Hanna Schafer had 9 children. In 1888 Edward Harold Clynick was born (not recorded). He died at Liverpool on 14 November, 1955 (#28488/1955).
Kevin Richardson
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Regards, Ian
FLYNN
From:
Noeleen Lloyd
Sent: Sunday, 9 July 2017 10:17 AM
Subject:
Flynn family
Hello Ian
I am seeking any contact information you may have for the family of Denis Flynn and Mary Young.
I am the Great Grandaughter of Mary's sister Bridgid Young. I have been searching for Mary's family for a long time to no avail.
You are probably aware that Mary and Bridgid arrived in Australia as part of the Earl Grey Famine Orphan Scheme, aboard the Thomas Arbuthnot. I am luck enough to have several copies of the wonderful publication "A Decent set of Girls".
Each year my cousins and I attend the Irish Famine Commemoration at Hyde Park Barracks in Sydney. I would love to have Mary's family there with us one day.
Brigid married Richard Hart(Harding) and eventually lived at South Wangaratta in Victoria. Her son and my Great Grand Uncle was Stephen Hart, a member of the Kelly Gang. Her daughter Rachael, married Tom Lloyd, cousin to Ned Kelly and is my Great Grandmother.
Any assistance in contacting Mary's family would be gratefully received.
Your site is wonderful. I am a member of a small local history and heritage group and administer our facebook site. It's all about preserving the memories.
I look forward to hearing from you
kind regards, Noeleen Lloyd
Greta Victoria
Hi Noeleen,
We dont have very much information on the Flynn familys unfortunately and we dont have any contact information. This email will appear in our next newsletter which could bring forth something from our readers that may help you. You could also put your request on our Facebook page.
Regards, Ian
CHALKER
From:
adrian blattman
Sent: Friday, 7 July 2017 4:38 PM
Subject:
Chalker Family
Hi Ian my name is Adrian Blattman of Bathurst NSW. I am looking for any info if possible on Daphne Irene Chalker who married my father Leslie Noel Blattman at Picton in 1945 . She separated from him in 1957 when I was 2 year old and I have no info of her since that date, Thank you for any assistance you may give my mobile no is 0402674876 Thankyou
Hi Adrian,
The only information we have is already in our database. I suggest you put your request onto our Facebook Page which is proving very effective in situations like yours.
Regards, Ian
POWER
From:
maggie clark
Sent: Friday, 7 July 2017 3:29 PM
Subject:
Comments (Power, Thomas b. Abt 1807 County Kerry, Ireland d. 1875 Cooma, New
South Wales)
Comments (Power, Thomas b. Abt 1807 County Kerry, Ireland d. 1875 Cooma, New South Wales): To whom it may concern.
I have a copy of Thomas Power death certificate 3313/1870. The certificate lists his spouse as Isabella Hastie, married in Manchester aged 19. At the time of his death only 5 children are alive .William 34, Edward 32,James 29, Jane 37 Martha 19. Males x2, females x4 deseased. He dies at Baliro Baloro These names and DOB line up closely up with NSW bdm records for the children born to Thomas and Isabella. According to Jane West (Thomas and Isabella eldest daughter) born 1829 in Templemore Ireland Co.Tipperary. Thomas was with the 50th Regiment Foot guard. Thomas and family came to Australia via the Hoogly 1834 Thomas in his capacity of soldier/convict guard . Soon after their arrival Thomas was sent to Norfolk Island for a tour of duty. I am not sure how long they were on the island,but it can not have been very long, as Isabella gives birth to William 1835 who dies 1835. The next child is also named William (my GG Grandfather)1835/1836. I have his baptism certicate dated Jan 1837 unfortunately the date of birth is not recorded.I have been able to trace another six children. William Henry Power goes onto marrying Hannah Mary Hogan in Wagga Wagga 1868.Their first child is William Henry born 1869 in Adaminaby Cooma The birth certificate lists Isabella Power as the witness.William Henry (father) place of birth Wangle Wogal Nsw?
Thomas James Power (next son, my grand father) is born in 1871 in Alfredtown Wagga Wagga. William Henry Power dies after a lengthy illness,only two years after having purchased the lease of the Prince Alfred hotel Alfredtown. Unfortunately William Henry Power (senior)dies in his 37th year 1873 (according to grave stone Wagga Wagga cemetary, and family notices)suggesting his year of birth 1835.His poor wife Hannah was 3 months pregnant with their 3rd son ,at the time of William death. Patrick Edward Power was born six moths later 1874.
I have not been able to locate a birth certificate for Patrick or a death certificate for William(senior). Perhaps Hannah was too over whelmed by her husbands death, three small children to care for and a hotel/farm to run? I would be pleased to forward all certificates for this family. I would enjoy speaking with anyone researching the Power family Cooma Wagga Wagga Thank You for your wonderful site. Look forward to hearing from You.
Regards, Maggie
Hi Maggie,
Thank you for the information and the offer, yes we would appreciate any copies of certificates and additional information you can provide.
Regards, Ian
MACKAY
From:
Warwick McCall
Sent: Friday, 7 July 2017 8:57 AM
Subject:
Proposed Change: Mackay, William Henry (I287363)
Proposed Change: Mackay, William Henry (I287363)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I287363&tree=MP
Description: OBITUARY
Mr. W.H. Mackay
The death occurred on June 8th, at his home, 'Brookfield'' ,Wargeila, of Mr. William Henry Mackay, one of the best known graziers in the Yass district, at the age of seventy years. The late Mr. Mackay had been in indifferent health for the past three and a half years.
He was typical of the old pioneering stock, who have made the Yass district renowned for its wool. Born at Derringullen, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mackay, he was a son of the soil. From an early age he took a keen interest in pastoral affairs, and that training stood him in good stead in after years, and enabled him to build up some of the finest properties in the district. His first property was 'Brookfield,' originally owned by his father and taken up by deceased about forty years ago, where he made his home. Twenty one years ago he took over 'The Ebbs,' on the Bango road, which was worked in conjunction with 'Brookfield,'' Then eighteen years ago he acquired 'Minting,' adjoining Bango Creek. On tbese properties deceased grew some of the finest super fine wool the State produces. Last year, wool from the Mackay clip brought 120d., top price for the. district in Winchombe Carson's honor roll. In other years, the Mackay wool has annexed similar honours. Deceased concentrated all his energies on wool producing, and took little active interests in town and district affairs, although he was a follower of local sporting fixtures. He was a member of Pride of Yass G.U.O.O.F., Lodge for over forty years. About thirty-nine years ago the deceased married Miss Annie Delaney, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Delaney, of Pudman, and the late Michael Delaney.
Besides his wife, he is survived by ten children. They are: Messrs. Claude (Yass), Glen ('Brookfield,'), Miles and Bruce ('Brookfield,') sons; Ida (Mrs. P. R. McGrath, Boorowa), Jean (Mrs. Boucher( Yass), Joan (Mrs Gordon Daniels), Mona (Mrs. R. Rennie, Sydney), Lima (Mrs. J. Thatcher 'The Brook,'), and Nola ('Brooktonfield ). two sisters, Mrs. Coddrington (Mudgee), and Mrs. B. Ryan, (Murrumbateman), and fourteen grand-children, also survive. Four sisters predeceased him. The funeral, which was largely attended, left St. Andrews Presbyterian Church last Wednesday afternoon for the Presbyterian portion' of the Yass cemetery. Rev H. A. Prenter officiated at the church and graveside. The pall-bearers were five sons-in-law and a nephew of deceased, Messrs P. R. McGrath, A. Boutcher, G. Daniels, R. Rennie, J. Thatcher, and P. Mundy. Mr. D. L. Lawrence had charge of the arrangements, Mrs. Claude Mackay, of 'Maxville" was unable to attend the funeral, owing to an attack of tonsilitis.
The Burrowa News, Friday 25 June 1948 page 2
Warwick McCall
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Regards, Ian
DELANEY
From:
Warwick McCall
Sent: Thursday, 6 July 2017 11:10 PM
Subject:
Proposed Change: Delaney, John Bernard (I305791)
Proposed Change: Delaney, John Bernard (I305791)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I305791&tree=MP
Description: probable marriage
The wedding was celebrated by Rev. Father Fennessy, at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne, on Saturday, 7th inst., of Bernie, second youngest son of Mrs. E. and the late Mr. Michael Delaney, of Yass, to Betty, second youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. Curley, of London. Mr. J. Dunley, of Yass. was best man, and Mrs. Dunley was matron of honour. Mrs. Delaney (mother of the bridegroom) received the bridal party at Carlyon's Hotel, Melbourne, where the reception was held. Mr. and Mrs. Delaney 's future home will be in Yass.
The Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1942) Thu 19 Apr 1934 Page 26
Warwick McCall
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Regards, Ian
INGRAM
From:
Patricia McGufficke
Sent: Thursday, 6 July 2017 10:46 PM
Subject: Proposed Change: Ingram, Henry (I11302)
Proposed Change: Ingram, Henry (I11302)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I11302&tree=MP
Description: Died 28 Feb 1944 Bombala, aged 72. Buried Bombala Cemetery.
Patricia McGufficke
Proposed Change: Ingram, Henry (I11302)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I11302&tree=MP
Description: Henry Pipes Ingram and Eileen Mary Storrier were also the parents of Iris Patricia Ingram (twin to Clive Godfrey), born 2 Sep 1918 Bombala, died 15 Sep 2010 in Coonabarabran, NSW. She married Henry Charles Byrne 1942 in Sydney. He born 1918, died 1983 Tamworth, NSW. She also married Norman David Campbell. He born 29 Apr 1910 Coonamble, NSW, died Oct 1983 Baradine, NSW.
Another son, Claude Henry Ingram, was born Lithgow in 1921.
Clive and his twin sister, Iris, grew up in foster homes or children's homes (information from Sharon Kenny).
Patricia McGufficke
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
INGRAM
From:
Patricia McGufficke
Sent: Thursday, 6 July 2017 10:48 PM
Subject: Proposed Change: Ingram, Thomas Henry (I15590)
Proposed Change: Ingram, Thomas Henry (I15590)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.com/TNG/getperson.php?personID=I15590&tree=MP
Description: Died 15 Sep 1967. I have Bombala, NSW rather than Cooma, though no source.
Patricia McGufficke
Thanks Patricia,
Bombala would make sense, I have found both Thomas and his wife Vera listed in the Bombala Cemetery as well.
Regards, Ian
RIXON
From:
Joye Walsh
Sent: Sunday, 4 June 2017 8:34 PM
Subject: Rixon
Gathering May 2018
Hi Ian
Could this message please be included in the next newsletter?
Second Reunion of Descendants of James Rixon & Amelia Goodwin
20th May 2018, 10am 4pm
St Matthews Church Parish Centre, Windsor, NSW
All descendants of James & Amelia are invited to gather at Windsor to celebrate 220 years of Rixons in Australia.
For more details & to indicate your intention to attend please contact Joye Rixon Walsh on joye_walsh@yahoo.com
Thanks, Joye Rixon Walsh
Hi Joye,
Your timing was perfect, the announcement is in the latest newsletter available now and I also put it on our website home page.
Regards, Ian