Monaro Pioneers Newsletter
2023 Number 2 (Mar/Apr)
FREEBODY
On 2023-04-17 17:43, Ian Fleming wrote:
Proposed Change: Freebody, James Simon (I1798)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: There appears to be some confusion regarding James Simon Freebody. There is 2 James Simon Freebody(1850-1917), the son of John Freebody(1796-1890) and Sarah Connelly(1800-1898) and was married to Martha A Kiss(1870-1917). The other James Simon Freebody(1859-1930) was the son of Simon Freebody(1835-1919) and Johannah Russell(1832-1887) and he never married. As I am a direct descendant of Simon and Johannah been my great grandparents I hope that I am correct.
Ian Fleming
Hi Ian,
The James Freebody, son of John Freebody and Sarah Connolly, never married according to his Obituary in the Bombala Time newspaper.
The Bombala Times (NSW : 1912 - 1938) Fri 20 Jul 1917 Page 1
Mr. James Freebody, grazier, of Tuross, near Cootamundra, was driving a dray from Numeralla on Saturday afternoon when the horse took fright and bolted into the bush. Some neighbours near by heard the noise and followed the dray tracks, finding the deceased at the feet of the horse The dray was considerably damaged from having come into contact with trees. Medical aid was summoned, but the injured man died soon after he was found, his head having received severe injury. Mr. J. H. Montague, Deputy Coroner, is holding an inquiry Deceased was a single man, 68 years of age, brother of Mr. John Freebody, of Mittagang, and Mr. Simon Freebody, of Goulburn. — ' Manaro Mercury.'
James Simon Freebody, son of Simon Freebody and Johannah Russell did marry Martha Ambrosia Kiss.
Regards, Ian
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OLIVER
On 2023-04-17 06:49, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Oliver, Jessie (I36759)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: Death:
- NSW Registry - 025137/1937, Goulburn
- Local newspaper - Delegate Argus (NSW), page 2 Obituary; aged 77 - Mrs. Samuel Parker
The death occurred on Saturday night, Nov. 13, at Goulburn, of Mrs. Parker, widow of the late Mr. Samuel Parker. Mrs. Parker was 77 years of age and had been ill for some years. She was born at Little Plain, and lived in this district during her early life, She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam Oliver. She was married to Mr. Parker on April 25, 1877. Most of her married life was spent at Towamba. Her husband died a few years ago. Mrs. Parker is survived by a son, Walter (Towamba) and a daughter, Mary (Murwillumbah). Her surviving brothers are Thomas Oliver ("Raceview," Delegate) and William Oliver (Rooty Hill) ; and her surviving sisters are Mrs. Agnes Leslie (Saucy Creek, Bombala), Mrs. F. Rodwell (Lower Bendoc), and Mrs. R. Reading (Moss Vale).
The funeral took place at Goulburn on Sunday, November 14. (source Delegate Argus (NSW), Thursday 25 November 1937, page 2) - 25 Nov 1937
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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SMITH
On 2023-04-15 12:41, Ann rupil wrote:
Hello. I’m wondering if you could help as I actually don’t know where to start.
Mt grandmother, Violet Ellen Smith (ape rson ID I63373) had one child, Norman Edward Smith, born 30/6/1925. (Person ID I278421).
Norman is my father and I’m trying to track down any information on who his father might have been.
Violet never married the man who got her pregnant, so my father was born out of wedlock (which was pretty much shunned upon back in the 1920s). My father (Norman) died on 18/8/2001 without ever knowing the name of his father so I’m hoping you might know the best place for me to start searching. I’m afraid I don’t have any information about him at all.
Many thanks in advance for any ideas you might have.
Kind regards, Ann Rupil (née Smith).
Hi Ann,
I suggest you consider doing a DNA test to see if that brings forth any "close" relatives that you are unaware of.
Regards, Ian
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“Aboriginal Tongue”
On 2023-04-09 12:15, David and Margaret Jones wrote:
Hi
The articles on Bega are very interesting. Can you please capitalize the word Aboriginal as in “Aboriginal tongue” in the article Bega and the Bega District Australian Town and Country Journal 11 November 1871. I realise it was written a while ago and seems unimportant to some but it is important to many that the Aboriginal community be respected. It’s simple request that doesn’t infer
with the article as such.
Thanks
Margaret Jones
Hi Margaret,
Your requested change has been made.
Regards, Ian
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WALLACE
Hello Ian
I would like to read more about the Wallace family from Monaro Pioneers website. Wallace Mould was the name of my late mother Neryl Mould Chalmers (née Curry). I assume he was given this name by my maternal grandmother as a tribute to the family Wallace. My mother’s parents were Esther Jessica Curry (née Mould) and Samson Henry Curry (mother Eliza Hain). The Mould family property was Boconnoc.
I am reading more about the earliest white settlers to migrate to the Monaro. I am also very interested in reading more about Gedjezrick as two of my great and great great grandmothers are buried there.
Thank you and all responsible for your work on this website.
Kind regards
Christine James
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HYDE
On 2023-03-25 13:10, jim walford wrote:
Proposed Change: Hyde, Edward Leslie (I67495)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: Death 30 Sep 1968/38704. Married 1921/14498 to Amy Vera Marie Butters. Her Parents are William D Butters and Margaret ( Maggie ) Amy DOB 1893/1665 DOD 1962/30224. Children-Margaret Eunice Hyde DOB 1923 Married 1945/12614 to Alan James Morgan
jim walford
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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BARTON
Re: Barton Family info for Monaro Pioneers database
On 21 Mar 2023, at 3:23 pm, David Barton wrote:
MONARO PIONEERS
Hi David
I have spent some time researching into William Barton, who is on your Eden/Monaro Pioneers Index. He was a convict sent out to the Colony in 1832.
I have put together his story, starting in the Isle of Wight, convictions and transportation, and time spent as convict labour working for Henry Badgery in Sutton Forest NSW just before he got his Certificate of Freedom.
Free of servitude he travelled down the Great South Road into the Bega Valley in 1849, and there is evidence that the family were among the first settling in Candelo, where they held property, and also farmed acreage in Numbugga on the Bemboka River. William and his family also a worked in the High Country at Spring Flat and Mount Cooper stations on the Monaro Plains.
If possible, I would like you to have his story in your records, so that if anybody comes calling and asks about him you can send it on to them. I’ve also included the story of his wife Elizabeth Seamour – she was a pioneer herself!
David, I’ve found your Monaro Pioneers database a tremendous resource and I’ve acknowledged it wherever I have used your materials.
Thanks again for the work you do.
PS I’ve tried to find an email, without much luck, for the Bombala Family History Society to send on this information- could you pass it on them if possible.
Kind regards David Barton
Hello David,
Many thanks for this information, yes we at MP are most interested in adding to our resources, You have put a lot of effort into the publications, well done.
Please find below some contact details for the Bombala and District Historical Society.
Cheers,
David Knox
Monaro Pioneers Newsletter Editor
Hi David,
Thank you for the information. I have added your wonderful stories to the William Barton page in our Pioneers Index for our readers to enjoy.
Regards, Ian
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HYDE
On 2023-03-19 03:55, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Hyde, Charlotte Rebecca (I15818)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: DOD 30 Sep 1964
Burial Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium North Ryde
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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VENABLES
On 2023-03-13 05:00, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Venables, Myra (I47149)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: BIRTH 4 Oct 1903 Adaminaby
DOD 19 Oct 1982 Wagga Wagga
BURIAL
Wagga Wagga Lawn Cemetery & Crematorium
Lake Albert
Marriage 1933
Frank Griffiths
BIRTH 4 May 1898 Richmond, Hawkesbury City
DEATH 14 Aug 1960 Newcastle
BURIAL
Newcastle Memorial Park Beresfield,
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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VENABLES
On 2023-03-13 04:57, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Venables, Eric Ray (I47148)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: DOB 21 Dec 1901 Rosedale, near Cooma
DEATH 26 Oct 1902 Adaminaby
BURIAL
Adaminaby Cemetery OldAdaminaby
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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VENABLES
On 2023-03-13 04:55, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Venables, Gerald C. (I47147)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: Married
Evelyn May Murphy
BIRTH 28 Dec 1908 Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia
DEATH 12 Nov 1970 Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia
BURIAL
Cairns Cemetery
1 son
Raymond Bernard Venables
DOB 1 Dec 1933
DEATH 15 Oct 1984 (aged 50)
BURIAL
Cairns Cemetery Cairns,
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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VENABLES
On 2023-03-13 04:53, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Venables, Gerald C. (I47147)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: Gerald Clifton "Gerlie" Venables
BIRTH 14 Feb 1900 Adaminaby
DEATH 9 Nov 1977 Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia
BURIAL
Cairns Cemetery Cairns
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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VENABLES
On 2023-03-13 04:51, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Venables, Mary K. (I47118)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: They had 9 (nine), children
Amanda AKA Mary Venables Marshall / Miller / Reynolds
1897–1979
Raymond Claud Keighran 1900–1994
Eleanor Jane Keighran Dean 1903–1955
Charles Joseph Keighran 1904–1965
Evelyn May Keighran Beck 1907–1999
Violet Muriel Keighran Clifford 1911–1986
Gertrude Maude Keighran Barnicoat 1913–1996
Coral Rose Keighran Charles 1915–1935
Mary Eliza Keighran Johnson 1925-1961
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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VENABLES
On 2023-03-13 04:50, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Venables, Mary K. (I47118)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: Mary "Dolly"
BURIAL
Rookwood Catholic Cemeteries and Crematoria Rookwood
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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SCHADEL
On 2023-03-13 04:47, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Schadel, Ruth Madeline (I47134)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: Ruth Madelaine Schadel Venables
BIRTH 1890 Nowra
DEATH 19 May 1969 Hamilton
BURIAL
Sandgate Cemetery Newcastle,
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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VENABLES
On 2023-03-13 04:46, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Venables, Clarence Thomas O. (I47133)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: Clarence Thomas Osberry "Sonny"
BIRTH 2 Oct 1887 Adaminaby
DEATH 11 Mar 1959 Hamilton
BURIAL
Sandgate Cemetery Newcastle,
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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VENABLES
On 2023-03-13 04:44, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Venables, Norman (I47145)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: DOB 12 Jan 1898 Adaminaby
DEATH 12 Sep 1902 Adaminaby
BURIAL
Adaminaby Cemetery Old Adaminaby
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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VENABLES
On 2023-03-13 04:43, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Venables, Ernest (I47144)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: Buried in Private Cemetery in Bolaro 8 Dec 1896 by C. Clifford Undertaker
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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PAINE
On 2023-03-13 04:41, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Paine, William C. (I47143)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: William Cornelius Paine
BIRTH
9 Jul 1880 Gundagai
DEATH 23 Jun 1944 Gundagai
BURIAL
North Gundagai Cemetery Gundagai
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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VENABLES
On 2023-03-13 04:39, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Venables, Florence (I47142)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: Florence "Florrie"
BIRTH 28 Jul 1893 Adaminaby
DEATH 18 Feb 1992 Gundagai
BURIAL
North Gundagai Cemetery Gundagai
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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DOHERTY
On 2023-03-13 04:38, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Doherty, Francis J. (I47141)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description:
DOB 1888 Wagga Wagga
DOD 17 Apr 1951 Paddington
BURIAL
Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park Matraville
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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VENABLES
On 2023-03-13 04:35, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Venables, Louisa (I47140)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: DOB 16 Oct 1891
Adaminaby
DEATH 19 Sep 1965 Sydney
BURIAL
Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park Matraville
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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VENABLES
On 2023-03-13 04:33, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Venables, Edith May (I47135)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: She had 3 (Three), Children
Arthur Edwin Gilchrist (Venables) 1910–1983
Cyril Keith Venables 1912–1912
and
Myra Venables Ford 1916-2006
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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VENABLES
On 2023-03-13 04:32, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Venables, Edith May (I47135)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: Edith married John "Jack" Davis in 1965
BIRTH 15 Sep 1894 Young, Hilltops Council, New South Wales, Australia
DEATH 21 Dec 1971 Junee
Burial Junee Cemetery Junee,
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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VENABLES
On 2023-03-13 04:24, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Venables, Edith May (I47135)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: DOB 19 Sep 1889
Adaminaby
DEATH 19 May 1972Junee, Junee Shire, New South Wales, Australia
BURIAL Junee Cemetery No Headstone on Grave
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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REID
On 2023-03-13 04:16, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Reid, James Percy (I47128)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: DOD 12 Nov 1959 Cowra
BURIAL Cowra General Cemetery Cowra
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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VENABLES
On 2023-03-13 04:15, Jeanne Roelle Yen wrote:
Proposed Change: Venables, Hannah (I47127)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: DOB 9 Sep 1883 Pine Flat near Cooma, NSW
DOD 9 Jun 1970 Cowra,
Burial Cowra General Cemetery Cowra
Jeanne Roelle Yen
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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WHITE
On 2023-03-10 15:42, Gregory McInnes wrote:
Proposed Change: White, William Elton (I71910)
Tree: SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Link: http://monaropioneers.
Description: Add daughter to William Elton White & Sarah Ann Dunn
Elva Merle White I349547
Gregory McInnes
Thank you,
Regards, Ian
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STEVENS
Mary Rattigan Stevens
Hello Ian,
Last year I researched and wrote the story of Mary Rattigan Stevens of Kiah and the Monaro Pioneers website was a very valuable resource.
My apologies. I thought I had sent you a copy but it appears I haven't. Blame Long Covid which I have thankfully recovered from.
Also, I wrote a guide about how to research and write the life stories of Irish orphan girls. There may be tips in there relevant to another researcher/writers.
You have my permission to put them on the website or use them in any way you see fit. It is my way of contributing something.
How to Research and Write the Life Stories of Irish Famine Orphans
All the best,
Amanda