Francis John Burke

Presentation of the Bracks Cup to Jim Buckley by Mr and Mrs Bracks (Victorian Premiers parents) taken at the Back To Nimmitabel Celebrations in 1928. The Jockey was John Patrick Burke

Charles (Harry) Henry Hyde Pilley on the right, does anybody know who the man on the left is?

Mary Pilley as Queen of Nimmitabel 1924
(Photo from Maree Rieksts)
Top Row: ????
Second Row: ??? Queen Mary Pilley ? Second from right is Jack Burke.?
Child at Queens knee is Vonnie Pilley
Front Row: ?, Second from left Les Pilley, ?????

Mrs Hec McDonald as Queen of Nimmitabel 1915?
(Photo from Maree Rieksts)


Florence McDonald, Charles Henry Hyde (Harry) Pilley with his wife Hilda Pilley on their wedding day, 1909	Archibald McDonald

BACK: J Driscoll, S James, E Thornton, E Mullane, L Cansdale, J Burke, B Thornton
CENTRE: Alf James, B Richards, H McDonald, F Kingwell, A Hughes
FRONT: B James, R McDonald, A Sykes, T Moran

Back: Daphne, Bill, Annie
Front: Kitty, John Burke, Ellen [Buckley] Burke
Supplied by Rae Blyton nee Buckley

True Love did not always run smooth....but it was Mary, Mary...............

We have seen the links by marriage of some of the old Nimity families. Added to the harsh burdens and sacrifices of life in the early days, some fathers actually made life more difficult for their daughters. An early instance is in 1870 when Morgan Thornton cut his daughter Mary (my paternal great grandmother) out of his will. Whether it was because he did not approve of her marriage to John Burke some 13 years earlier, we may never know for sure but according to documents from the Mitchell Library, assume that was the case.

Sixty or so years later, we have another Mary Burke (my mother) whose father (Harry Pilley) refused for many years to give her permission to marry her John Burke (my father). Mary Pilley and John (Jack) had decided very early in the piece (the year she was Queen of Nimmitabel in 1924, aged 14) that they would marry as soon as Mary was old enough. About six years passed and when Mary was around 20, with her mother Hilda as an ally, again asked her father for his blessing for her to marry Jack who, at the time was working for Harry in his general store. Time passed but Harry refused to discuss the matter. Not wanting to defy Harry but knowing they must finally take matters into their own hands, Jack and Mary eloped to Bombala where they were married by Fr. McGee at St Mary's Church on 26 April 1933. Mary was 22 and Jack 27

.. They returned to Nimity and, as the story goes, Mary continued to live with her parents until Jack finished building their matrimonial home.

Harry would not speak to his daughter Mary for years and refused to acknowledge Jack as his son-in-law (although he was later often caught by his wife Hilda playing 'coochie-coo' with then baby Cornelius (Neil) - cute little fella he must have been).

Jack and Mary in 1936 moved away from Nimmitabel to Goulburn and then to Orange. By then another little babe (Noel) had arrived. Sometime around 1938, Harry arrived in Orange unannounced - straight from the midnight train.

Mary was in somewhat of a quandary whether to welcome her Dad to her home as she wanted to do, or wait to see Jack's reaction to this man who had not wanted him to marry his darling daughter. Anyone who knew Jack Burke would know the outcome; he welcomed his father-in-law Harry, without hesitation! From that time Jack and Harry developed a friendship which lasted many years.

The moral to this story must be that if you have a daughter called Mary, it does no good to try to change her mind - she will win out in the end !

It would be good to know that the previous Mary and her John Burke also made peace with her father, Morgan Thornton. Does anyone know?

Contribution by: Maree Helen Burke (baptised Mary .... of course!) January 2003.

From: "Betty Raffaele" <raffbet@acr.net.au>
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 7:01 PM
Subject: Burke
Hello Pattrick, Just having a browse at the Burke stuff would like to query the 1916 death of John Burke son of Francis & Catherine, I have John Burke son of Francis and Bridget dying Nimmitabel 1916? have the newspaper cutting somewhere. Francis and Catherine's John died 1913. Regards Betty

Descendants of Francis Burke

Recompiled from the new Monaro Pioneers database 1.05.08
with additional information supplied by:
Mike Driscoll [mdriscoll64-at-hotmail.com] 2.09.08

1. Francis John Burke, son of Francis Burke and Margaret, was born in 1805 in Dublin, Ireland, died on February 17, 1871 in "Square Range", Nimmitabel, NSW at age 66, and was buried on February 19, 1871 in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW.

Francis married Catherine Culley, daughter of Luke Culley and Ann, circa 1830 in Westmeath, Ireland. Marriage status: married. Catherine was born in 1812 in Mullingar, Westmeath, Ireland, died on January 9, 1891 in "Square Range", Nimmitabel, NSW^¹ at age 79, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW.

F i. Mary A. Burke was born circa 1827 in Ireland, died on October 18, 1853 in Nimmitabel, NSW at age 26, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW.

2 M ii. John Patrick Burke was born in 1833 in Dublin, Ireland, died on June 6, 1913 in Nimmitabel, NSW^² at age 80, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW.

2. John Patrick Burke (Francis John¹) was born in 1833 in Dublin, Ireland, died on June 6, 1913 in Nimmitabel, NSW^² at age 80, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW.

John married Mary Catherine Thornton, daughter of Morgan Joseph Thornton and Johanna Heffernan, on September 1, 1857 in "Shamrock, Rose and Thistle" Inn, Cathcart, NSW.³ Marriage status: married. Mary was born on November 29, 1841 in Goulburn, NSW,^⁴ was baptised on May 3, 1842 in Nimmitabel, NSW, and died on August 22, 1894 in "Crab Creek" Bombala, NSW^⁵ at age 52. The cause of her death was Heart Disease.

4 F ii. Margaret Burke was born in 1860 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁷ and died in 1900 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁸ at age 40.

F iii. John F. Burke was born in 1862 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁹ and died in 1881 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁰ at age 19.

5 F iv. Johanna G. Burke was born in 1863 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹¹ and died in 1907 in Sydney, NSW^¹² at age 44.

6 F v. Sarah Burke was born in 1866 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹³ died on June 6, 1958 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁴ at age 92, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 83.

7 F vii. Cecilia Emily A. Burke was born in 1871 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹⁷ died on September 29, 1938 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁸ at age 67, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 48.

8 F viii. Anastasia Elizabeth Burke was born in 1874 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹⁹ died in September 1962 in Sydney, NSW^²⁰ at age 88, and was buried on September 12, 1962 in Botany Cemetery, NSW.

M ix. Francis Burke was born in 1876 in Nimmitabel, NSW^²¹ and died in 1877 in Nimmitabel, NSW^²² at age 1.

9 M x. Patrick William Burke was born on April 22, 1878 in Nimmitabel, NSW^²³ and died on October 20, 1967 in Canberra, ACT at age 89.

M xi. Francis Burke was born in 1880 in Bombala, NSW^²⁴ and died in 1883 in Bombala, NSW^²⁵ at age 3.

10 M xii. John Thomas Burke was born on February 15, 1882 in Nimmitabel, NSW^²⁶ and died on October 3, 1970 in Moss Vale, NSW^²⁷ at age 88.

3. Mary Ann Burke (John Patrick², Francis John¹) was born in 1858 in Sydney, NSW.^⁶

Mary married George Herbert Sheils, son of John Joseph Sheil and Mary Ann Cecilia Ward, in 1888 in Cooma, NSW.²⁸ George was born on January 11, 1866 in Cooma, NSW^²⁹ and died on May 15, 1940 in Campbelltown, NSW^³⁰ at age 74.

M i. Frederick A. Sheils was born in 1888 in Nimmitabel, NSW^³¹ and died in 1894 in Nimmitabel, NSW^³² at age 6.

M ii. Henry George Sheils was born on September 13, 1891 in Nimmitabel, NSW^³³ and died on June 11, 1974 in Sydney, NSW^³⁴ at age 82.

Henry married Mary Margaret Molyneux in 1925 in Goulburn, NSW.³⁵ Mary was born on August 31, 1899 in Goulburn, NSW and died on July 23, 1985 in Sydney, NSW at age 85.

F iii. Mary Isabella Sheils was born in 1893 in Nimmitabel, NSW^³⁶ and died on April 16, 1913 in Campbelltown, NSW^³⁷ at age 20.

M iv. Ernest Howard Sheils was born in 1897 in Cooma, NSW^³⁸ and died on July 8, 1900 in Picton, NSW^³⁹ at age 3.

4. Margaret Burke (John Patrick², Francis John¹) was born in 1860 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁷ and died in 1900 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁸ at age 40.

• She was described as The Burke girls were all very good looking. Margaret and Enoch Dyer had 14 children.

Margaret married Patrick Day, son of Patrick Day and Margaret Smith, in 1881 in Nimmitabel, NSW.⁴⁰ Patrick was born on November 7, 1852 in Menangle, NSW,^⁴¹ was baptised in St. John's Catholic Church, Campbelltown, NSW, died in 1931 in Annandale, NSW^⁴² at age 79, and was buried in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW.

11 M i. Lancelot Day was born in 1882 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^⁴³ died on April 13, 1970 in Cooma, NSW^⁴⁴ at age 88, and was buried in Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 552a.

F ii. Metheline Day was born in 1883 in Bombala, NSW^⁴⁵ and died in 1883 in Bombala, NSW.^⁴⁶

M vi. Oscar Day was born in 1893 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁵² and died in 1894 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁵³ at age 1.

5. Johanna G. Burke (John Patrick², Francis John¹) was born in 1863 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹¹ and died in 1907 in Sydney, NSW^¹² at age 44.

Johanna married Arthur Francis Bell, son of Roger James Bell and Catherine Maloney, in 1888 in Nimmitabel, NSW.⁵⁴ Arthur was born on May 18, 1857 in Jerrabattgulla, Braidwood, NSW and died in 1931 in Sydney, NSW^⁵⁵ at age 74.

F i. Alvira G. Bell was born in 1889 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁵⁶ and died in 1890 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁵⁷ at age 1.

M ii. Arthur Francis Bell was born in 1892 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^⁵⁸ died in February 1959 in Sydney, NSW^⁵⁹ at age 67, and was buried on February 17, 1959 in Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park Cemetery, Matraville, NSW.

Arthur married Alma Janet Bell, daughter of David Joseph Bell and Annie McDonald, in 1926 in Randwick, NSW.⁶⁰ Alma was born on January 19, 1895 in Bombala, NSW,^⁶¹ died on July 2, 1955 in Sydney, NSW^⁶² at age 60, and was buried on July 5, 1955 in Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park Cemetery, Matraville, NSW.

M iii. John J. Bell was born in 1899 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁶³ and died in 1899 in Nimmitabel, NSW.^⁶⁴

M iv. Leo Hilary Avertin Bell was born in 1905 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^⁶⁵ died on August 31, 1974 in Randwick, NSW^⁶⁶ at age 69, and was buried on September 3, 1974 in Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park Cemetery, Matraville, NSW.

6. Sarah Burke (John Patrick², Francis John¹) was born in 1866 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹³ died on June 6, 1958 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁴ at age 92, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 83.

Sarah married William Charles Cassilles, son of John Cassilles and Elizabeth McNair, in 1883 in Nimmitabel, NSW.⁶⁷ William was born in 1858 in Braidwood, NSW,^⁶⁸ died on March 30, 1929 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁶⁹ at age 71, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 83.

12 F i. Mary Cassilles was born in 1884 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁷⁰ and died on July 29, 1959 in Goulburn, NSW^⁷¹ at age 75.

F ii. Sarah Cassilles was born in 1886 in Bombala, NSW^⁷² and died in 1958 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁴ at age 72. She never married and had no children.

13 F iii. Elizabeth Cassilles was born in 1887 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁷³ and died in 1961 in Cooma, NSW^⁷⁴ at age 74.

14 F iv. Cecilia Emily Adeline Cassilles was born in 1890 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^⁷⁵ died on November 27, 1962 in Cooma, NSW^⁷⁶ at age 72, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Presbyterian section Grave 62.

15 M v. John William Henry Cassilles was born in 1893 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^⁷⁷ died on February 19, 1949 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁷⁸ at age 56, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 82.

Hannah married Walter Vincent Roach, son of Matthew Roach and Sophia Thompson, in 1933 in Bombala, NSW.⁸⁰ Walter was born in 1893 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁸¹ and died in 1976 in NSW^⁸² at age 83.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 2219, 55th Battalion, 1st AIF from January 13, 1916 to January 19, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 4 September 1916.

7. Cecilia Emily A. Burke (John Patrick², Francis John¹) was born in 1871 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹⁷ died on September 29, 1938 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁸ at age 67, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 48.

Cecilia married John Patrick Ahkin, son of George Ahkin Or Ah Kin and Mary Ann Higgins, on April 17, 1901 in Cathcart, NSW.⁸³ John was born on January 9, 1877 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^⁸⁴ died on April 8, 1951 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁸⁵ at age 74, and was buried in Nimmitabel, NSW.

Notes: In 1900 John is listed as a butcher and also must have been keen on the races as later in 1906 he was Secretary to the Nimmitabel Annual Races (Perkins Papers). He was a sporting man and this can be shown by his football prowess as captain of the 1904 Football Premiers. Several of his brothers were also amongst the players in that winning team.

F i. Mary Ahkin was born in 1901 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁸⁶ and died on June 13, 1968 at age 67.

Mary married Gabriel Joseph Sykes, son of William T. Sykes and Helen J. Buck, in 1925 in Nimmitabel, NSW.⁸⁷ Gabriel was born on June 20, 1904 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁸⁸ and died on May 5, 1984 at age 79.

F ii. Agnes Agatha Ahkin was born in 1903 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁸⁹ and died in 1953 in Redfern, NSW^⁹⁰ at age 50.

Agnes married Jack Ormond Thorp, son of Charles William Thorp and Rebecca McMinn, in 1923 in Bombala, NSW.⁹¹ Jack was born on August 6, 1899 in Nelligen, NSW^⁹² and died on December 28, 1979 in Narrabeen, NSW^⁹³ at age 80.

• He served in the military as a Gunner, number NX60680, 2/1 FIELD REGIMENT, Australian Army from August 23, 1940 to October 31, 1945 in WW2.

F iii. Adeline Alice Ahkin was born on June 3, 1909 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁹⁴ and died on July 31, 1966 at age 57.

Adeline married Stephen Maurice Buckley, son of James Buckley and Ellen Mary Glennan, on December 12, 1931 in Bombala, NSW.⁹⁵ Stephen was born on May 4, 1909 in Myalla near Cooma, NSW^⁹⁶ and died on December 8, 1981 at age 72.

8. Anastasia Elizabeth Burke (John Patrick², Francis John¹) was born in 1874 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹⁹ died in September 1962 in Sydney, NSW^²⁰ at age 88, and was buried on September 12, 1962 in Botany Cemetery, NSW. Another name for Anastasia was Annie.

Anastasia married John Patrick Bell, son of Roger James Bell and Catherine Maloney, in 1890 in Bombala, NSW.⁹⁷ John was born on February 4, 1862 in "Six Mile Creek" Braidwood, NSW^⁹⁸ and died in 1908 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁹⁹ at age 46.

16 F i. Mary Catherine Anastasia Bell was born in 1895 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹⁰⁰ died in 1939 in Paddington, NSW^¹⁰¹ at age 44, and was buried on September 2, 1939 in Botany Cemetery, NSW.

F ii. Catherine May Bell was born in 1902 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹⁰² died in December 1964 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁰³ at age 62, and was buried on December 31, 1964 in Botany Cemetery, NSW. Another name for Catherine was Kitty.

9. Patrick William Burke (John Patrick², Francis John¹) was born on April 22, 1878 in Nimmitabel, NSW^²³ and died on October 20, 1967 in Canberra, ACT at age 89.

Patrick married Catherine Buckley, daughter of John Patrick Buckley and Catherine Lawless, on July 28, 1902 in St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Nimmitabel, NSW.¹⁰⁴ Catherine was born on December 25, 1880 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁰⁵ and died on July 19, 1954 in Canberra, ACT at age 73. Another name for Catherine was Kate.

Marriage Notes: Patrick owned 'The Glen' for some time until he sold it to his brother John. The family then lived on 'Willow Glen', Nimmitabel,conducting a mixed business farm, until 1925 when the homestead was burnt down. Everything was lost including the old family bible (except for a few pages) and the altar used to say mass in the old family home at Myalla. After a short time in town they lived for about three years at Randwick, before returning to Nimmitabel where Patrick did odd labouring jobs for some years. In 1941 they moved to Canberra where Catherine died after a long illness in 1954.

F i. Dorothy Alvina Burke was born on May 2, 1903 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁰⁶ and died on May 18, 1976 at age 73. Another name for Dorothy was Billie.

17 M ii. John Patrick Burke was born on September 26, 1905 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁰⁷ and died on April 9, 1970 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁰⁸ at age 64.

F iii. Magdeline Burke was born on November 19, 1908 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁰⁹ and died on May 9, 1979 at age 70. Another name for Magdeline was Madge.

Magdeline married Patrick Joseph French in 1938 in Nimmitabel, NSW.¹¹⁰ Patrick was born on February 10, 1911 and died on February 9, 1983 at age 71.

M iv. William Augustine Burke was born on October 2, 1910 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹¹¹ and died on September 1, 1960 in Murrumburrah, NSW^¹¹² at age 49. Another name for William was Gus.

• He served in the military as a Driver, number NX84827, 2/7 Armoured Regiment, Australian Army from January 20, 1942 to November 15, 1945 in WW2.

William married Daphne Mary Thornton, daughter of John Henry Thornton and Elizabeth Baker, in 1937 in Bombala, NSW.¹¹³ Daphne was born on May 11, 1921.

M v. Patrick Melville Burke was born on September 23, 1912 in Nimmitabel, NSW and died on July 4, 1972 at age 59. Another name for Patrick was Rex.

Patrick married Eileen Gladys Jamieson, daughter of Samuel Thomas Jamieson and Mary Anne Patterson Adams, in 1936 in Cooma, NSW.¹¹⁴ Eileen was born on September 23, 1915 and died on June 18, 1993 at age 77.

F vi. Mary Josephine Burke was born on August 20, 1917 in Nimmitabel, NSW. Another name for Mary was Tont.

Mary married Albert Kevin Schultz, son of Albert Leslie Schultz and Ellen Hergenhan, in 1940 in Cooma, NSW.¹¹⁵ Albert was born on August 27, 1913 in Bega, NSW^¹¹⁶ and died on August 17, 1992 at age 78.

F vii. Kathleen Constance Burke was born on January 29, 1919 in Nimmitabel, NSW. Another name for Kathleen was Connie.

Kathleen married Walter Charles Moore in 1939 in Cooma, NSW.¹¹⁷ Walter was born on September 18, 1908 and died on October 19, 1973 at age 65.

Helena married Peter Carrigy Ryan, son of Edward Ryan and Bridget A. Mary Carragy, in 1947. Peter was born on January 14, 1911 in Queanbeyan, NSW^¹¹⁸ and died on February 14, 1989 at age 78.

• He served in the military as a Lieutenant, number 3369 (VX62941), 3 N G BN, Australian Army from September 3, 1941 to January 14, 1966 in WW2.

F ix. Gwen Burke was born on August 22, 1922. Another name for Gwen was Mickey.

Gwen married Edwin John Moseley, son of Harrington C. Moseley and Margaret Palmer, in 1944. Edwin was born on July 6, 1917.

10. John Thomas Burke (John Patrick², Francis John¹) was born on February 15, 1882 in Nimmitabel, NSW^²⁶ and died on October 3, 1970 in Moss Vale, NSW^²⁷ at age 88.

John married Ellen Agnes Buckley, daughter of John Patrick Buckley and Catherine Lawless, on August 13, 1908 in St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Nimmitabel, NSW.¹¹⁹ Ellen was born on January 20, 1884 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹²⁰ and died on April 15, 1960 in Moss Vale, NSW^¹²¹ at age 76.

Marriage Notes: Lived at 'The Glen' Nimmitabel down below the pumping station on the Bobundara Creek. In 1923/24 they moved to a larger property at Cogill's Flat on the Bega Road nine miles from town. Like the others they conducted a mixed farm. They moved back to Bombala Street below the post office for a while and then retired to Moss Vale.

18 F i. Catherine Mary A. Burke was born on January 2, 1909 in "The Glen", Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹²² died on November 22, 1972 in Young, NSW^¹²³ at age 63, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 161.

19 M ii. Francis Noel Burke was born on July 19, 1912 in "The Glen", Nimmitabel, NSW, died on May 1, 1953 in Rock Flat near Cooma, NSW at age 40, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 150.

M iii. William Thomas Burke was born on June 1, 1910 in "The Glen", Nimmitabel, NSW^¹²⁴ and died on April 18, 1979 in Moss Vale, NSW^¹²⁵ at age 68. Another name for William was Bill.

• He served in the military as a Driver, number NX84158, 2/110 General Transport Company, Australian Army from January 16, 1942 to November 15, 1945 in WW2.

William married Edna Rose White, daughter of Percy Adolphus White and Ethel Leonore McLeod, on March 30, 1935 in Cooma, NSW.¹²⁶ Edna was born on March 1, 1919 in Bombala, NSW.

F iv. Anastasia Ellen Burke was born on December 19, 1918 in "The Glen", Nimmitabel, NSW. Another name for Anastasia was Annie.

Anastasia married Oscar Esbert Gottaas, son of Oscar Frederick Gottaas and Eliza Chalker, on October 1, 1938 in Cooma, NSW.¹²⁷ Oscar was born on October 31, 1916 in Bega, NSW^¹²⁸ and died on August 21, 1990 at age 73.

F v. Daphne Cecilia Rosalie Burke was born on October 1, 1920 in "The Glen", Nimmitabel, NSW.

Daphne married James Austral Griffiths, son of John Edward Griffiths and Johanna, on October 1, 1949 in Cooma, NSW.¹²⁹ James was born on July 30, 1916 and died on July 10, 1950 in Balranald, NSW^¹³⁰ at age 33.

Daphne next married Carl Ewart in 1955 in Moss Vale, NSW.¹³¹ Carl was born on September 3, 1928.

M vi. John Joseph Burke was born on November 23, 1922 in "The Glen", Nimmitabel, NSW, died on April 14, 1924 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹³² at age 1, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 158.

11. Lancelot Day (Margaret Burke³, John Patrick², Francis John¹) was born in 1882 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^⁴³ died on April 13, 1970 in Cooma, NSW^⁴⁴ at age 88, and was buried in Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 552a.

Lancelot married Mary Ann Arrold, daughter of Henry Arrold and Mary Ann McIntyre, in 1906 in Cooma, NSW.¹³³ Mary was born in 1884 in Cooma, NSW,^¹³⁴ died on July 22, 1976 in Cooma, NSW^¹³⁵ at age 92, and was buried in Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 552b.

12. Mary Cassilles (Sarah Burke³, John Patrick², Francis John¹) was born in 1884 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁷⁰ and died on July 29, 1959 in Goulburn, NSW^⁷¹ at age 75.

Mary married James Henry James, son of Joseph James and Ellen Janice Mudie, on May 16, 1906 in St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Nimmitabel, NSW.¹³⁸ James was born on March 19, 1874 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹³⁹ and died on August 12, 1961 in Goulburn, NSW^¹⁴⁰ at age 87. Another name for James was Jim.

M i. Charles William James was born on May 8, 1907 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁴¹ and died on December 25, 1976 in NSW^¹⁴² at age 69.

Charles married Emily Vera Buckley, daughter of Cornelius Buckley and Emily Jane Taylor, on February 2, 1944 in Bombala, NSW.¹⁴³ Emily was born on February 14, 1903 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁴⁴ and died on June 27, 1980 at age 77.

F ii. Isabel Agnes James was born on April 10, 1910 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁴⁵ and died on June 22, 1998 in Goulburn, NSW at age 88. Another name for Isabel was Isabella.

Isabel married Eric Robert Adams, son of Robert Adams and Beatrice Eveline Burke, in 1934 in Bombala, NSW.¹⁴⁶ Eric was born on March 6, 1904 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁴⁷ and died on July 15, 1981 in Goulburn, NSW at age 77.

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX60154, 9 R R BTN, Australian Army from July 11, 1940 to January 11, 1941 in WW2.

F iii. Amy A. James was born in 1914 in Nimmitabel, NSW and died in 1917 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁴⁸ at age 3.

Alice married Kevin Charles Freebody, son of William Frederick Freebody and Irene Annie Daniels, in 1941 in Nimmitabel, NSW.¹⁴⁹ Kevin was born on September 30, 1921 in Cooma, NSW, died on February 2, 1984 in Queanbeyan, NSW at age 62, and was buried in Queanbeyan, NSW.

13. Elizabeth Cassilles (Sarah Burke³, John Patrick², Francis John¹) was born in 1887 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁷³ and died in 1961 in Cooma, NSW^⁷⁴ at age 74.

Elizabeth married Charles Maurice Summerell, son of Thomas Henry Summerell and Rebecca Caroline Healey, in 1906 in Methodist Church, Nimmitabel, NSW.¹⁵⁰ Charles was born on November 21, 1879 in Corrowong near Bombala, NSW^¹⁵¹ and died in January 1956 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁵² at age 76. Another name for Charles was Charlie.

M i. John William Summerell was born on July 7, 1907 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁵³ and died in 1977 in NSW^¹⁵⁴ at age 70.

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX194655 (N267797), 160 AUSTRALIAN GENERAL TRANSPORT COMPANY, Australian Army from February 2, 1945 to March 21, 1946 in WW2.

F ii. Sarah E. Summerell was born in 1910 in Nimmitabel, NSW.^¹⁵⁵ Another name for Sarah was Sadie.

Sarah married Wilfred Jeffrey Bobbin, son of Henry H. T. Bobbin and Ellen Summerell, in 1934 in Eden, NSW.¹⁵⁶ Wilfred was born on August 22, 1907 in Burragate near Eden, NSW^¹⁵⁷ and died on May 7, 1982 in Morwell, VIC at age 74.

• He served in the military as a Private, number N447630, 15 BATTALION VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PART TIME DUTY, Australian Army from January 28, 1942 to July 28, 1944 in WW2.

F iv. Eileen Mary Summerell was born in 1918, died on January 23, 1938 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁵⁹ at age 20, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Presbyterian section.

Eileen married Lionel Miners, son of Thomas Robert Miners and Pheobe Welch, in 1937 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁶⁰ Lionel was born on October 21, 1918 in Nimmitabel, NSW.

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX44227, 2/4 Pioneer Battalion, Australian Army from September 3, 1941 to January 26, 1942 in WW2.

14. Cecilia Emily Adeline Cassilles (Sarah Burke³, John Patrick², Francis John¹) was born in 1890 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^⁷⁵ died on November 27, 1962 in Cooma, NSW^⁷⁶ at age 72, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Presbyterian section Grave 62.

Cecilia married Robert Tipple Howitt, son of Thomas Howitt and Frances Harriett Young, in 1912 in Nimmitabel, NSW.¹⁶¹ Robert was born in 1881 in Cooma, NSW,^¹⁶² died on December 24, 1980 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁶³ at age 99, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Church of England section.

F i. Amy Catherine Howitt was born in 1913 in Nimmitabel, NSW, died on July 22, 1968 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁶⁴ at age 55, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 96.

Amy married Thomas Sylvester Rankin, son of Donald James Rankin and Mary Elizabeth Peters, in 1935 in Nimmitabel, NSW.¹⁶⁵ Thomas was born on March 7, 1909 in Nimmitabel, NSW, died on September 20, 1972 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁶⁶ at age 63, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 97.

• He served in the military as a Private, number N268742, 32 AUST H A A BTY, Australian Army from February 5, 1942 to November 12, 1945 in WW2.

M ii. Francis James Howitt was born on June 6, 1914 in Nimmitabel, NSW, died on September 12, 1982 in Nimmitabel, NSW at age 68, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Presbyterian section.

• He served in the military as a Private, number N267426, 3 AUST ARMY TANK BDE COY AASC, Australian Army from May 28, 1941 to November 14, 1942 in WW2.

Francis married Irene Maddern in 1947 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁶⁷ Irene was born in 1922, died on January 17, 2000 in Nimmitabel, NSW at age 78, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Presbyterian section.

M iii. William Patrick Howitt was born on March 17, 1916 in Nimmitabel, NSW, died on January 1, 1971 in Nimmitabel, NSW at age 54, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Presbyterian section.

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX194654 (N267427), 241 AUST SUP DEP PL (AIF), Australian Army from February 2, 1945 to March 11, 1946 in WW2.

15. John William Henry Cassilles (Sarah Burke³, John Patrick², Francis John¹) was born in 1893 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^⁷⁷ died on February 19, 1949 in Nimmitabel, NSW^⁷⁸ at age 56, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 82.

John married Eileen Elizabeth McMahon, daughter of Thomas McMahon and Catherine Burke, in 1918 in Nimmitabel, NSW.¹⁶⁸ Eileen was born in 1901 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁶⁹ and died in 1976 in NSW^¹⁷⁰ at age 75.

16. Mary Catherine Anastasia Bell (Anastasia Elizabeth Burke³, John Patrick², Francis John¹) was born in 1895 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹⁰⁰ died in 1939 in Paddington, NSW^¹⁰¹ at age 44, and was buried on September 2, 1939 in Botany Cemetery, NSW. The cause of her death was Breast Cancer.

M i. John Granvill McGrath was born on April 13, 1915 in Nimmitabel, NSW. Another name for John was John Granville Bell.

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX99462, 5 AUSTRALIAN LINE SECTION, Australian Army from January 7, 1943 to March 18, 1946 in WW2.

Mary married Henry McGrath in 1919 in Sydney, NSW.¹⁷² Henry was born circa 1895. Another name for Henry was Harry.

M i. John Granvill McGrath was born on April 13, 1915 in Nimmitabel, NSW. Another name for John was John Granville Bell.

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX99462, 5 AUSTRALIAN LINE SECTION, Australian Army from January 7, 1943 to March 18, 1946 in WW2.

17. John Patrick Burke (Patrick William³, John Patrick², Francis John¹) was born on September 26, 1905 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁰⁷ and died on April 9, 1970 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁰⁸ at age 64. Another name for John was Jack.

John married Mary Malvina Pilley, daughter of Charles Henry Hyde Pilley and Mary Hilda McDonald, in 1933 in Bombala, NSW.¹⁷³ Mary was born on December 15, 1910 in Bombala, NSW^¹⁷⁴ and died in 1997 at age 87.

18. Catherine Mary A. Burke (John Thomas³, John Patrick², Francis John¹) was born on January 2, 1909 in "The Glen", Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹²² died on November 22, 1972 in Young, NSW^¹²³ at age 63, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 161. Another name for Catherine was Kit.

Catherine married George William Bales, son of Charles Bales and Mary Slaven, on October 22, 1926 in Nimmitabel, NSW.¹⁷⁵ George was born on August 10, 1907 in Bemboka, NSW, died on January 11, 1973 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁷⁶ at age 65, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 161.

Notes: George Bales was one of the village's best known trout fisherman with more than 35 years of successful fishing. The Tudor Inn used to have some of the finest mounted fish ever taken from NSW Rivers. A rainbow trout weighing 13lb 2ozs caught 5 miles from town was displayed in Russ Burns Hotel (later known as The Tudor Inn). He was always sought out as a guide to the many anglers who visited the district. During the depression he tracked everywhere over the Nimmitabel plains for rabbits. Foxes and kangaroo skins were also made into lovely rugs for their beds. Unfortunately whilst employed at Rock Flat mine, he was involved in a delayed gelignite explosion, which resulted in the death of his brother-in-law Frank Burke, and he himself was transported to Sydney for emergency surgery on his head. This accident occurred on 1-5-1953, and most people thought that he never fully recovered from this accident.

M i. John Joseph Bales was born on May 5, 1928 and died on June 18, 2005 in Woodhouselee on his son-in-law’s property ‘Black Hill’ at age 77.

M ii. Frances George Bales was born on March 18, 1931 and died on September 26, 2005 at age 74. Another name for Frances was Jimmy.

Notes: Notes: Affectionately remembered by his 10 great grandchildren as "Big Pa".
Francis was a proud man. He was proud to have won the hand of the love of his life, the beautiful Carmel Cummins. He was proud to be the father of 6 children, grandfather to 16 and great grandfather to 10.
A hard working man Francis lead by example, through diligence and hard work he set an example for his family based on a no nonsense attitude towards church, work, sport, and of cause family. This example can be seen at work in those left behind in the wake of his passing. Although our hearts yern for his company and his love we have an example to carry us on in our lives and within our families.
Francis, like most Buckley men, enjoyed a good drink and a dance. Something he passed on to his children and grandchildren. I have many a fond memory of Pa glowing with pride as he danced with his children, be it a wedding or just a family get together.
Francis was also a keen footballer in his younger days and an accomplished bowler in retirement. And was always ready to talk.
At work on the State Railway he was well renowned as a fearsome sight for many a call boy and a true champion for the common worker. As union delegate he took on the big blokes in a fight for what he believed the right of every man, and his growing family, the right to a fair go, a fair pay, and fair conditions.
A man not to complain about his situation, he was in poor health in his last days when he decided to retire to his prized arm chair for that one last nap.
When he reached those pearly gates the pride on his face would have told a thousand words and painted as many pictures. While his voice said "Howdy Carmmie" his thoughts would be saying "That's right boys, she's with me"
From the eye of a grandson.
Graeme Bales

Frances married Carmel Catherine Cummins in 1954 in Moss Vale, NSW.¹⁷⁸ Carmel died on December 1, 1997.

Valerie married Bernard Buckley, son of Jeremiah John Buckley and Isabella Driscoll,.

19. Francis Noel Burke (John Thomas³, John Patrick², Francis John¹) was born on July 19, 1912 in "The Glen", Nimmitabel, NSW, died on May 1, 1953 in Rock Flat near Cooma, NSW at age 40, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 150. The cause of his death was Mine accident at Rock Flat NSW. (Delayed gelignite explosion). Another name for Francis was Frank.

Francis married Bertha Madge White, daughter of Percy Adolphus White and Ethel Leonore McLeod, on October 15, 1934 in St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Nimmitabel, NSW.¹⁷⁹ Bertha was born on February 29, 1916 in Bombala, NSW and died on June 19, 2004 in Bombala, NSW at age 88.

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