Graham and Emerson families

Isabella Elizabeth (Peg) Bunker¹

F, ID36, (26 Aug 1905-5 Oct 2003)

Last Edited

21 Oct 2023

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

William Bunker d. say 1938 or 1946

Mother

Elizabeth Maria Howard b. c 1873, d. 8 Sep 1951

Birth

26 Aug 1905

Moss Vale, NSW^2,3

Marriage

29 Jan 1930

(?) (?); >
IEB's first marriage.⁴

Married Name

AddressOld

(?) (?); Liverpool, NSW; >
With spouse.⁵

Marriage

29 Jan 1955

Secil Jeffery; Moss Vale, NSW; >
IEB's second marriage; no children.
Jeffrey's son Ray by his first marriage moved from Moss Vale to NSW North Coast ca 1990; his (Ray's?) daughter Nicole was in Arts I ANU 1990 [IEB 1990].^6,7,8

Married Name

29 Jan 1955

Jeffery

AddressOld

from say 1970 to __ Nov 1976

45 Browley Street, Moss Vale, NSW; >
Alone.

(Widow) Death

22 Mar 1975

Secil Jeffery; NSW⁹

Marriage

18 Nov 1976

Archibald David (Arch) Graham; Moss Vale, NSW; >
Arch's second marriage; Peg's third marriage.¹⁰

Married Name

Graham

AddressOld

from Nov 1976

Archibald David (Arch) Graham; 45 Browley Street, Moss Vale, NSW; >
     With spouse.
     Peg's house prior to marriage.
     Willow Grange was retained by Arch and rented (to son Kerry and his partner Laurie Rayment from ???); sold Aug 1990.

AddressOld

28 Sep 1990

Archibald David (Arch) Graham; 54 Kennedy Close, Moss Vale, NSW; >
With spouse. House purchased by Arch and Peg as tenants in common.¹¹

Note

IEB's niece Sue lives at 113 Coromandel Street, Goulburn NSW 2580, (048) 21 3273, moved from Collector ca 1988 after her husband died of cancer (1980s?) [IEB 1990]. Sue had 7 children and, so far, 7 grandchildren. One son killed in car accident at Collector at ca age 11 [IEB 9/91].
Sue's daughter Jill & husband Eddie Finch (real estate agent in Moss Vale) live at 11 Hurst Street, Goulburn NSW 2580, (048) 21 8545. Daughters Holly (YOB ca 1989) & Alexandria (Alex) born 10.12.91. Jill works in a bank in Goulburn. [IEB 12/91, 9/93, 12/93, 12/94].
IEB's nephew & wife Sonya (Filipino) live in Moss Vale, lost a son at 8 days, then had a daughter now 4, Sonya has cancer of pancreas, 1 month to live [IEB 4/91], died late 1991? [IEB ca 2/92].

(Widow) Death

3 Feb 1999

Archibald David (Arch) Graham; Harbison Nursing Home, Charles Street, Burradoo, NSW; >
     Cause of death: "(1a) Cerebrovascular accident, 4 days (1b) Renal failure, 6 months (1c) Hepatic failure, 6 months (2) Ulcerative colitis with ileostomy, ? years; Coronary artery bypass graft - arteriosclerosis, 10 years; Gout, ? years."
     In reality, death was brought on by the shock from the death of his son, Kerry, during Jan 1999.

Identical Death Notices in Canberra Times, 6 Feb 1999; Illawarra Mercury, 6 Feb 1999, p26; Sydney Morning Herald, 6 Feb 1999, p90 and 9 Feb 1999; Grenfell Record, 10 Feb 1999, p29:
     GRAHAM, Archibald David -- 3 Feb 1999. Peacefully at Harbison Village Nursing Home, Bowral. Previously of Moss Vale, Robertson, Armidale and Grenfell. Dearly beloved husband of Peg (Isabel). Former husband of Margaret Noakes (Canberra). Much loved father and father-in-law of Lindsay and Penny (Canberra), Kerry (deceased), Mike (Figtree), Ralph and Karen (Sydney), Geoffrey and Rose (Bendigo), Rosemarie and Craig Croxton (Clarence Town) and grandfather and great grandfather to their families.
     Aged 88 years. A good innings. ...

Obituary in Grenfell Record, 10 Feb 1999, p2:
     OBITUARY: Archibald David Graham
     Archibald David Graham was born in Grenfell on 22 Dec 1910 and will come home to his final resting place today.
     Arch's parents [actually grandparents], William Graham and Sarah Cairnworth [actually Carnwath] were both born in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, he in 1827 and she in 1833.
     They married at Arty Garvan [actually Artigarvan] in February 1855 and almost immediately sailed for Australia, arriving in Moreton Bay on 1 Aug 1855.
     At this stage, William could not read or write, although Sarah was able to do both.
     William and Sarah spent a year in Queensland before travelling down through the NSW goldfields. Their first child, William, was born while his father was a gold digger at Rocky River, only 30 kilometres from where his grandson Arch was to live 95 years later.
     In the 1860s the family moved to Grenfell and a few years later, William turned to farming in the Quondong area east of Grenfell and was the first person to grow wheat commercially in the Grenfell area.
     William Snr died in 1895 and Sarah lived until 1914.
     They had 13 children, although not all of them survived to adulthood.
     The second youngest child, David, was born in November 1874 and lived on his parents’ farm until the early 1900s when he moved to Hopefield, south east of Grenfell.
     David married Emily Durham in 1904 and they had seven children between 1905 and 1917 [actually 1919]. The pair built a more substantial house in 1925, which still stands today.
     Dave and Emily's two sons Arch (born 22/12/10) and Gordon (born 27/12/13), worked Hopefield with their father and then they [actually Dave] acquired Dewrang, 1182 acres on the slopes of Weddin Mountains, south of Grenfell.
     Arch moved to Dewrang in January 1935 and worked it on his own until his marriage in 1938.
     In 1936 Arch donned an army uniform, joining the Light Horse Brigade as a reservist and trained in various parts of Australia and Bouganville [actually Bougainville, and Arch did not go there until 1944] and eventually joined the 7th light horse regiment in 1941.
     In October 1938, Arch married Margaret Walker, daughter of a local Church of England Irish minister, and apart from interruptions of the war, worked on Dewrang until they decided to move to Armidale in 1950.
     Due to distances from schools and with a young family, it was time to move again, this time to Robertson.
     The wheat fields were a long way away, but Arch persevered with growing spuds, pigs, cabbages and so on.
     By 1966, caught by years of heavy rainfall, unrelenting bank managers and illness, Arch was forced to sell up and move to a 40 acre block on the outskirts of Robertson.
     A few years later they moved to Berrima Road, Moss Vale.
     Arch and Margaret eventually divorced and in 1983, Arch married Peg Jeffery, a local lady, and they lived in Moss Vale until further illness lead them to Harbison Homes in Bowral, where Arch’s kidneys finally let him down.
     From 1945, Arch suffered a variety of ailments including colitis, a heart attack, strokes, nephritis and so on, but rarely ever complained.
     Arch loved farming and horses. He was proud of his kids and doted on his grandchildren. He loved cricket and was an avid bush poetry reciter. Many regarded Arch as simple, practical, down to earth, no airs or graces, honest, a hard worker and most of all a real battler.
     Arch is survived by his wife Peg at Harbison Homes, Bowral; sons and daughters-in-law Lindsay and Penny (Canberra), Michael (Figtree), Ralph and Karen (Epping), Geoffrey and Rose (Bendigo) and daughter and son-in-law Rosemarie and Craig (Clarence Town). A son, Kerry, pre-deceased him.
     A graveside burial for Arch will be held at Grenfell Cemetery from 2pm today.
     Contributed.^{12,13,14,15,16,17}

Death

5 Oct 2003

HarbisonCare Nursing Home, Charlotte Street, Burradoo, NSW; >
Died about 4pm, with Peg South (a good friend) and IEG's nephew (a Bunker) and his wife Rita (from Albion Park Rail, NSW) present.¹⁸

Family 1

(?) (?) d. c 1950

Family 2

Secil Jeffery b. s 1910, d. 22 Mar 1975

Family 3

Archibald David (Arch) Graham b. 22 Dec 1910, d. 3 Feb 1999

Citations

Graham (nee Bunker/Jeffrey), Isabella E [0036], Oral, hereafter called Graham IE, Oral: Aug 1991: Given names, surname.
Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. Sep 1993: DOB.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, On-line Births Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 35445/1905 [Isabella E BUNKER, parents William & Elizabeth M], accessed 20 Oct 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Moss Vale.
Graham IE, Oral: Jan 1994: DayOM, MonthoM, Memo. YOM GFSPO.
Graham IE, Oral: Jan 1994.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Marriages Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0036. Registration No. 6750/1955 [Secil Jeffery + Isabella Elizabeth Bunker], viewed 8 May 2010: YOMRegn, Registration District. 18 Feb 2019: DOM [date by reduction].
Graham AD, Oral. Sep 1991: Memo1.
Graham IE, Oral: 1990: Memo2.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, On-line Deaths Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index. Registration No. 7853/1975 [Secil Jeffery], viewed 18 Feb 2019: DOD [date by reduction], Registration District not stated.
Graham IE, Oral: Nov 1991. Before that, I had thought they were married 19 Nov 1976.
Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: Date1, Address, Memo.
Death Certificate: Graham, Archibald D, 20 Feb 1999. DOD, POD, Memo1.
Graham, Lindsay D, Personal knowledge; hereafter called Graham LD, Personal knowledge: Feb 1999 -- Memo2.
The Canberra Times newspaper, published by Fairfax Media/Australian Community Media, Canberra, ACT, accessed via National Library of Australia newspaper files; hereafter called Canberra Times/NLA; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records at ID0007. 6 Feb 1999, accessed 9 Feb 2021: DOD, POD Harbison Village Nursing Home, Bowral, Memo3.
Illawarra Mercury newspaper, published by Australia Community Media, then Fairfax Media, then Nine Entertainment, Wollongong, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia newspaper files; hereafter called Canberra Times/NLA; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records at ID0007. 6 Feb 1999, p26, accessed 16 Feb 2021: DOD, POD Harbison Village Nursing Home, Bowral, Memo3.
Sydney Morning Herald newspaper, published by John Fairfax & Sons, Sydney, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia newspaper files; hereafter called SMH/NLA; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records at 6 Feb 1999, p90 & 9 Feb 1999: DOD, POD Harbison Village Nursing Home, Bowral, Memo3.
Grenfell Record newspaper, published by WB Howarth, Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia newspaper files; hereafter called Grenfell Record/NLA; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records at ID0007. 10 Feb 1999, p29, accessed 16 Feb 2021: DOD, POD Harbison Village Nursing Home, Bowral, Memo3.
and 10 Feb 1999, p2, accessed 16 Feb 2021: Memo4.
South, Peg, Oral. 5 Oct 2003.

David (Dave) Graham^1,2

M, ID37, (29 Nov 1874-27 Jun 1956)

Last Edited

15 Feb 2023

Relationship

Grandfather of Lindsay David Graham

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

William Graham b. ca 1827/28, d. 23 Jun 1895

Mother

Sarah Carnwath b. c 1833, d. 18 May 1914

FamilySearch

GJJ7-CF8 15 Feb 2023: DOB, POB, DOD, POD, DOBurial, POBurial.

Birth

29 Nov 1874

Quandong, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Father's name, occupation, age and birthplace: William Grahame [sic], Farmer, 47, County Tyrone, Ireland.
+Date and place of marriage, previous issue: 15 Feb 1855, County Tyrone, Ireland, 6 boys and 2 girls living, 1 girl deceased.
+Mother's name, age and birthplace: Sarah Jane Carnworth, 40, County Tyrone, Ireland.
+Informant: Father (by his mark).³
Informant: William Graham

(Resident) AddressOld

at Nov 1874

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 9 children.⁴

(Resident) AddressOld

at Jul 1878

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 10 children (although some of the older children may have left home before the birth of the youngest child George in 1878).⁵

Recreation

say 1890s

Cricket, Grenfell, NSW; >
Extract from Obituary in Grenfell Record 29 Jun 1956 'Passing of Prominent Grenfell Man':
In his early days he was a member of the renowned Weddin cricket team.⁶

(Living named child) Death

23 Jun 1895

William Graham; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Death Certificate details:
+Occupation, sex and age: Farmer, Male, 68 years
+Cause of death: Primary "Jaundice", Secondary "Carcinoma"
+Duration of last illness: 4 weeks
+Medical attendant, last saw deceased: Robert Edward Rygate, 22 Jun 1895
+How long in Australia: 1 year in Queensland, 39 years in NSW
+Name and occupation of father: Unknown, Unknown
+Name and maiden surname of mother: Unknown
+Informant: Robert Graham, Son of deceased, Grenfell
+Place of marriage, age, and to whom: County Tyrone, Ireland; 27 years; Sarah Carnwath
+Children of marriage: William 37 years, Robert 35, Hammond 33, John 31, James 27, Joseph 23, Mary Jane 21, Christiana 19, David 17, George 15. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^7,8

AddressOld

fr 1898 - 19 Apr 1904

'Hopefield', Quandong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Alone.
Moved to Hopefield in the 1890s (in his late 20s). Assumed to be there alone until joined by his wife on their marriage.⁹

Marriage

20 Apr 1904

Emily Jane Durham; Holy Trinity Church, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Conjugal status, Occupation; Bachelor, Farmer; Spinster, Private Life.
+Birthplace, age: Quondong, NSW, 28 [actually 29]; Grenfell, NSW, 25.
Usual place of Residence: Quondong, NSW; Grenfell, NSW.
+Father's name & occupation: William Graham (dec'd), Farmer; John Durham, Farmer.
+Mother's name & maiden surname: Sarah Carnworth; Eliza Baker.^10,11

AddressOld

fr Apr 1904 - May 1905

Emily Jane Durham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
With spouse. Assumed that both lived at Hopefield from DOM.

Birth of daughter

May 1905

Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham; Grenfell, NSW¹²

AddressOld

fr May 1905 - Jul 1907

Emily Jane Durham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 1 child.
Resident: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham

Birth of son

c 11 Jul 1907

Claude Edward Graham; Grenfell, NSW¹³

AddressOld

fr Jul 1907 - Sep 1907

Emily Jane Durham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 2 children.
Resident: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham
Resident: Claude Edward Graham

AddressOld

fr Sep 1907 - Jan 1909

Emily Jane Durham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 1 living child. Date1 is the date of son Claude's death.
Resident: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham

Birth of daughter

5 Jan 1909

Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Graham; Grenfell, NSW¹⁴

AddressOld

fr Jan 1909 - Dec 1910

Emily Jane Durham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 2 children.
Resident: Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Graham
Resident: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham

Birth of son

22 Dec 1910

Archibald David (Arch) Graham; Grenfell, NSW

AddressOld

fr Dec 1910 - Mar 1912

Emily Jane Graham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 3 children.
Residence: Hopefield, Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW (Location)
Resident: Archibald David (Arch) Graham
Resident: Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Graham
Resident: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham

(Uncle of Bride) Marriage

8 Nov 1911

(Groom) Josiah (Sy) Barker, (Bride) Fanny (Fan) Graham; Holy Trinity Church, Grenfell, NSW; >
Extract from report in Grenfell Record newspaper 15 Nov 1911, page 2:
     At Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday the Rev. A. M. Levick united in the holy bonds of matrimony Josiah, third son of Mr and Mrs Josiah Barker, and Fanny, the second daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Graham.
     The bride's dress ... was from the well-known establishment of Mrs Jones, and was much admired.
     The bridesmaids were Miss Lucy Dickinson and Miss Eva Graham ... Mr George Graham (brother of bride) acted as best man. ...
     After the ceremony, the guests assembled at the Masonic Hall where a very nice breakfast was laid, after the partaking of which the Rev. A. M. Levick proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom. ... Other toasts honoured were "The Ladies", proposed by Mr G. L. Waugh ...; "The Press" proposed by Mr D. Graham, Mr H. S. Howarth (of The Record) responding. Mr Arthur Shaw gave the "Chairman", to which the Rev. A. M. Levick replied.
     Mr and Mrs Barker left by the afternoon's train for Sydney, where the honeymoon will be spent. ...
     Following are the presents -
Bride's father -- Cheque
Bride's mother -- Cheque
Bridegroom's mother -- Pillow shams and doyleys
Bridegrooms father and mother -- Dinner set
E. M. Graham (sister of bride) -- Water-jug and glasses
A. M. Graham (sister of bride) -- Cheese bowl
G. G. Graham (brother of bride) -- Silver fruit dish
L. Graham (brother of bride) -- Fruit and flower stand
Mr and Mrs T. Barker -- Clock
H. Barker -- Silver teapot
M. Barker -- Crochet mats and pair vases
B. Barker -- Chair cushion
L. Barker -- Chair cushion
W. Barker -- Sugar basin
Mrs W. Graham, sen -- Tea set and sauce-bowl
Mr and Mrs R. Graham and family -- Lamp
Mr James Graham and family -- Silver cruet
Mr and Mrs Joseph Graham -- Silver butter dish
Mr and Mrs D. Graham -- Pickle jars
Mr H. Graham -- Lamp
W. W. Graham -- Fruit and flower stand
Mr and Mrs W. Fraser -- Clock
Mrs Allan Shaw and family -- Wash-stand
...
Mr and Mrs G. L. Waugh -- Pair vases
...
Mr and Mrs C. Adams -- Jam dish
Mr and Mrs H. Jones -- Silver jam dish
H. W. Hall -- Breakfast cruet
...
Louis Graham -- Glass sugar basin
...
Rev. A. M. Levick -- Bible
Employees Bradley and Fraser -- Toilet set
...^15,16

Birth of daughter

6 Mar 1912

Doris Emily (Dos or Doll) Graham; Grenfell, NSW¹⁷

AddressOld

fr Mar 1912 - Dec 1913

Emily Jane Graham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 4 children.¹⁸
Residence: Hopefield, Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW (Location)
Resident: Doris Emily (Dos or Doll) Graham
Resident: Archibald David (Arch) Graham
Resident: Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Graham
Resident: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham

Occupation

at 1913

Farmer, Quondong, Grenfell, NSW¹⁹

Birth of son

27 Dec 1913

Gordon Milton Graham; Grenfell, NSW^20,21

AddressOld

fr Dec 1913 - Mar 1917

Emily Jane Graham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 5 children.
Residence: Hopefield, Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW (Location)
Resident: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham
Resident: Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Graham
Resident: Archibald David (Arch) Graham
Resident: Doris Emily (Dos or Doll) Graham
Resident: Gordon Milton Graham

(Living named child) Death

18 May 1914

Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Cause of death: Dropsy. Heart disease.
+Duration of last illness: 1 month.
+Medical attendant: R. E. Rygate, MRCS.
+Informant: W. Graham, Son, Quondong.
+How long in Australia: 58 years in NSW.
+Children & ages: William 56 years, Robert 54, Hammond 52, John 50, James 47, Joseph 45, Mary J. 41, Christina 40, David 39, George 36. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^22,23,8

Birth of daughter

4 Mar 1919

Winifred Elizabeth (Win) Graham; Grenfell, NSW²⁴

AddressOld

from Mar 1919

Emily Jane Graham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 6 children.
Hopefield homestead built about 1925.²⁵
Residence: Hopefield, Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW (Location)
Resident: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham
Resident: Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Graham
Resident: Archibald David (Arch) Graham
Resident: Doris Emily (Dos or Doll) Graham
Resident: Gordon Milton Graham
Resident: Winifred Elizabeth (Win) Graham

Recreation

to 1950s

Church affairs, Grenfell, NSW; >
Active in Church of England.
Extract from Obituary in Grenfell Record 29 Jun 1956 'Passing of Prominent Grenfell Man':
His greatest interest was the Holy Trinity Church of England. He was a warden of that church at the time of his death.^26,27

(Father of Bride) Marriage

8 Nov 1930

Redvers Henry (Rev) Darch BEM, Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham; Holy Trinity Church of England, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Rank or Profession: Town Clerk; Home Duties.
+Usual Place of Residence: Grenfell, NSW; Grenfell, NSW.
+Condition of the Parties: Bachelor; Spinster.
+Birthplace: Reading, England; Grenfell, NSW.
+Ages: 30; 25.
+Fathers' Name and Rank or Profession: Frederick Darch, Storeman; David Graham, Farmer.
+Mothers' Name and Maiden Surname: Ellen Haydon; Emily Jane Durham.
+Officiating Minister: Norman G. F. Cooke.
+Witnesses: L. I. Fisher; G. Graham.²⁸

(Brother of deceased) Death

20 Jul 1931

William (Bill) Graham; District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
1. Death Transcription details:
+Date & Place of Death: 20 Jul 1931, District Hospital, Grenfell.
+Name & Occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Sex & Age: Male, 73 [actually 74].
+Cause of death: Arterio sclerosis, Failure of heart.
+Duration of last illness: 2 years.
+Medical attendant: Q. Ercoll [actually Ercole], 19 Jul 1931.
+Father's name & occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Mother's name & maiden surname: Sara Cornworth [actually probably Sarah Carnwath].
+Informant: G. G. Graham, Son, Main Street, Grenfell.
+Born: Rocky River, near Uralla, NSW.
+Marriage: Grenfell, NSW to Fanny Stinson at age 26 [actually Fanny Stimson, age 27 or 28].
+Children & ages: Eva M. 47, Fanny 45, Alice M. 43, George G. 42, Leslie W. 39, Daisy G. 38, Ernest S. 36. 1 male deceased.
2. Obituary in Grenfell Record, 23 Jul 1931, page 3:
     We regret to record the death on Monday last of Mr William Graham, who passed away in the Grenfell Hospital after a long illness. Deceased, who was 73 [actually 74] years of age, was a member of one of the pioneer families of the district, being a son of the late Mr William Graham, who settled on the Quandong in the early days of Grenfell, and was one of the first settlers to grow wheat. The late Mr Graham some years ago sold his snug little property and went to reside with his daughter (Mrs Hampton). His wife (who was a Miss Stimpson [actually Stimson]) predeceased him many years ago.
     A family of three sons and four daughters survive. Messrs Ernest and George (Grenfell) and Les (Sydney). The daughters are Mesdames Hampton, Jos. Hall, Herb. Hall and Barker.
     His brothers, Messrs Hammond, Robert, John, James, [also Joseph not shown], David and George, and sisters, Mesdames Alan Shaw and W. Fraser, survive.
     ...
3. Notice in Forbes Advocate, 24 Jul 1931, page 4:
     Passed away at the Grenfell District Hospital last Monday, Mr Wm Graham, an old resident of the district, aged 73. A family of three sons and four daughters survive.
4. Return Thanks in Grenfell Record, 30 Jul 1931, page 2:
     The family of the late William Graham desire to thank relatives and friends for floral tributes, cards and kind expressions of sympathy in the loss of their beloved father. Also specially thank the Matron and Nursing Staff of Grenfell District Hospital, Dr Ercole and Rev. Cooke.
5. Obituary in Grenfell Record, 13 Aug 1931, page 2:
     With the passing away recently of Mr William Graham a link is broken of the widely known and well respected Graham family of Quandong, a family of eight brothers and two sisters, whose ages range between the 40's to 70's [actually 50s to 70s]. As many may not know it might be interesting to state that Mr Graham, along with his father and Mr J Nealon (now all deceased), were the flrst men to do wheat farming in this district on the Quandong fifty years ago or so [this was ca 1870, when WG Jnr would have been only 12]. Mr Graham also followed the gold mining industry at various centres, and with his other brothers won a fair quantity of this precious metal. There were some rich mines on the Quandong when that area first opened.
     In his younger days he was a very good worker for the Church of England, and also a good churchman, walking perhaps three or four miles in all weathers to attend the services. This was before the present Church of England was built. He experienced the ups and downs of life of early Grenfell, suffering some big losses at times. Only a short time back he had eight beautiful big stacks of hay burnt in a yard at his 'Evadale' home that were uninsured.
     The late Mr W. B. Howarth, father of Messrs. Howarth Bros, of the 'Grenfell Record,' was a neighbour for years of the Graham family. At present Mr W. H. Fisher has a fine residence on the spot where once stood the old homestead on Quandong of the Graham family.
     Mr Graham was scarcely if ever troubled with a days sickness up to the time of his demise. — Contributed.^29,30,31,32

(Brother & informant) Death

12 May 1933

Hammond Graham; District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Cause of death: Chronic osteo arthritis, Failure of the heart.
+Duration: 2 years.
+Medical Attendant: Q. Ercoll, 12 May 1933.
+Father's Name and Occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Mother's maiden name: Sarah Cornworth.
+Informant: D. Graham, Brother, Quondong, Grenfell.
+Where born: Snowy River, NSW
+Place married: Not married.³³

Recreation

say 1930s

Lodge, Grenfell, NSW; >
Active in Masons and Oddfellows.
Extract from Obituary in Grenfell Record 29 Jun 1956 'Passing of Prominent Grenfell Man':
His associations with lodge activities were very real. He was a member of the Manchester Unity IOOF, and the Masonic Lodge St. Andrew's.^26,27

Marriage of son

15 Oct 1938

Archibald David (Arch) Graham, Margaret Grace Walker; St Michael's Anglican Church, Wollongong, NSW; >
Arch's first marriage, Margaret's first marriage.³⁴

(Father of Groom) Marriage

29 Jul 1939

Gordon Milton Graham, Sylvia E (Gus) Jones; Holy Trinity [Anglican] Church, Grenfell, NSW; >
Extracts from Grenfell Record article 31 Jul 1939:
     A quiet wedding was celebrated at Holy Trinity, Grenfell on Saturday, 29th inst., the contracting parties being Gordon, younger son of Mr and Mrs D. Graham, "Hopefield", Grenfell, and Sylvia, third daughter of Mr and Mrs A. A. Jones, "Aroma", Warraderry.
     ...
     Miss Ethel Jones, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid ...
     Mr A. Graham, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.
     After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of Mr and Mrs R.H. Darch, after which the happy couple left by car for the Mountains and Sydney.³⁵

Occupation

at Aug 1941

Farmer, 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW³⁶

(Witness) Marriage

23 Aug 1941

Stanley Murdoch (Stan) Mackay, Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Graham; All Saints Anglican Church, Parramatta, NSW; >
+Officiating Minister: Edward Walker.
+Witnesses: D. Graham [assumed to be the bride's father, David Graham], R. Robertson.
+Bridesmaid: Doris Graham (later Lane).^37,38

Occupation

c 1945

Retired

Recreation

say 1940s

Show Committee & Junior Farmers, Grenfell, NSW; >
Active in Show Committee.
Extract from Obituary in Grenfell Record 29 Jun 1956 'Passing of Prominent Grenfell Man':
The late David Graham during his lifetime was actively associated with the Grenfell PAH & I Association and the Junior Farmer movement.^39,27

Occupation

at Jan 1945

Farmer, 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW⁴⁰

AddressOld

ca 1945 to Jun 1956

Emily Jane Durham; 'Quandong House', 22 Weddin Street, Grenfell, NSW; >
With spouse.
Moved to Grenfell some years after GMG/SJ married (ie, in 1940s).⁴¹

Recreation

say 1950s

Bowls, Grenfell, NSW; >
Active (after move from 'Hopefield' to Grenfell) in Bowls.
Extract from Obituary in Grenfell Record 29 Jun 1956 'Passing of Prominent Grenfell Man':
Later his sporting interests were confined to bowls. He was a member of the Grenfell Bowling Club.^39,27

Death

27 Jun 1956

Grenfell District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
Death Notice in Sydney Morning Herald, 29 Jun 1956, page 24:
     GRAHAM, David -- 27 Jun 1956, at Grenfell District Hospital, loved husband of Emily and father of Rene (Mrs. R. H. Darch), Gert (Mrs. S. Mackay), Arch, Doris (Mrs. W. Lane), Gordon, Win (Mrs. Floyd), aged 81 years.

Extract from Obituary in Grenfell Record 29 Jun 1956 'Passing of Prominent Grenfell Man':
     The sudden death on Wednesday [27 Jun 1956] of Mr. David Graham, one of Grenfell's most well known and respected residents, came as a shock to his many friends and associates.
     Despite his 81 years the late Mr. Graham was very active, and on Saturday last played his usual bowls game. He attended church service on Sunday last.
     He took ill on Monday [25 Jun 1956], and after being admitted to Grenfell Hospital on Tuesday died early on Wednesday morning.^42,43,44

Daughter of deceased: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Darch
Daughter of deceased: Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Mackay
Son of deceased: Archibald David (Arch) Graham
Daughter of deceased: Doris Emily (Dos or Doll) Lane
Son of deceased: Gordon Milton Graham
Daughter of deceased: Winifred Elizabeth (Win) Floyd

Funeral

28 Jun 1956

Holy Trinity Church of England, Grenfell, NSW; >
Extract from Obituary in Grenfell Record 29 Jun 1956 'Passing of Prominent Grenfell Man':
The funeral yesterday was attended by a very representative body, and followed a service at the Holy Trinity Church of England, Grenfell.⁴⁵

Burial

28 Jun 1956

Row D, Section 13, New Anglican Cemetery, Grenfell, NSW⁴⁶

(Deceased husband) Death

23 Nov 1957

Emily Jane Graham; private hospital, Sydney, NSW; >
Death Notice in Sydney Morning Herald 25 Nov 1957, page 24:
GRAHAM, Emily Jane -- 23 Nov 1957, at private hospital, late of Grenfell, dearly loved wife of the late David Graham, loved mother of Rene (Mrs Darch), Gert (Mrs Mackay), Arch, Doris (Mrs Lane), Gordon and Wynn [actually Win] (Mrs Floyd), and loved sister of Louie (Mrs Robinson) and Edie (Mrs Tidswell, of NZ), aged 79 years. At rest. ...^42,47,48

Family		Emily Jane Durham b. 5 Jul 1878, d. 23 Nov 1957
Children	1.	Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham+ b. May 1905, d. 16 Nov 1975
	2.	Claude Edward Graham b. c 11 Jul 1907, d. 19 Sep 1907
	3.	Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Graham+ b. 5 Jan 1909, d. 30 Sep 2002
	4.	Archibald David (Arch) Graham+ b. 22 Dec 1910, d. 3 Feb 1999
	5.	Doris Emily (Dos or Doll) Graham+ b. 6 Mar 1912, d. 2 Sep 1998
	6.	Gordon Milton Graham+ b. 27 Dec 1913, d. 24 Apr 1996
	7.	Winifred Elizabeth (Win) Graham+ b. 4 Mar 1919, d. 4 Jul 1990

Citations

Birth Transcription: Graham, David [0037], transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1874/9087, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrD; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0037. Given name, surname.
Graham, Lindsay D, Personal knowledge; hereafter called Graham LD, Personal knowledge: 1950s: Nickname.
Birth Transcription GrD. DOB, POB, Memo1.
Birth Transcription GrD. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, George Henry [0050], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1878/10429, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrGH; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0050. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Grenfell Record, 29 Jun 1956, page 1, hereafter called Grenfell Record, 29 Jun 1956; photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0037. Memo1.
Death Certificate: Graham, William [0038], issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1895/004882, dated 24 Mar 2005, hereafter called Death Certificate GrW; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0038. DOD, POD, Memos 1-10.
Forbes Family History Group, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts (Published by Forbes Family History Group, Forbes, 2002), hereafter called Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts; copy in Researcher's Library. Vol. 1, page 22: DOD.
Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. Apr 1988: Memo2.
Marriage Transcription: Graham, David & Durham, Emily Jane [0037+0039], Transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths Marriages, Registration No. 3956/1904, hereafter called Marriage Transcription GrD+DuEJ; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0037. DOM, POM Grenfell, Memos 1-4.
Family history chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter, compiled by Lois Hunter, Mar 1999 for the Durham Family Reunion in Oct 1999, hereafter called FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter; copy in Researcher's family history papers: DOM, POM.
Graham AD, Oral. Dec 1987: MOB.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, p22: Age 10 weeks at death 19 Sep 1907 (so DOB inferred). POB assumed.
Graham, Archibald D, Diary; hereafter called Graham AD, Diary; held in Researcher's Library. 5 Jan 1935: 26th birthday today.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Marriages Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0679. Registration No. 13182/1911 [Josiah Barker + Fanny Graham], viewed 27 Apr 2005: YOMRegn, Registration District.
Grenfell Record newspaper, published by WB Howarth in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia website at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record/Trove, digital and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID680. 15 Nov 1911, p2, accessed 7 Jul 2013: DOM, POM, Memos.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: DOB, POB.
New South Wales Electoral Roll for 1913, accessed at www.ancestry.com.au, hereafter called NSW Electoral Roll 1913. Burrangong electoral district, Grenfell polling place. Viewed 23/10/17: Address at 1913 Quondong, Grenfell.
NSW Electoral Roll 1913. Viewed 23/10/17: Occupation in 1913.
Graham AD, Diary. 1935: 22nd birthday on 27 Dec 1935.
Durham/Graham family chart [Page E of Durham/Baker chart], compiled by Lois Hunter, Mar 1999, hereafter called Durham/Graham chart; photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0043. DOB 27 Dec 1914.
Graham AD, Oral. Apr 1988: DOD ca 1915. Jun 1991: DOD ca 1911. Feb 1993: DOD ca 1915.
Death Certificate: Graham (nee Carnwath), Sarah [0143], issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1914/009218, dated 24 Mar 2005, hereafter called Death Certificate GrS; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0143. DOD, POD, Memos 1-6.
Floyd, Peter J [0681], Oral, hereafter called Floyd PJ, Oral. Dec 2007: DOB 1919, not 1917.
Graham AD, Oral. Jun 1991: Memo2.
Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: Memo1.
Grenfell Record, 29 Jun 1956. Memo2.
Marriage Certificate: Darch, Redvers H & Graham, Irene BM [0060+0059], Registration No. 1930/013892, Registered 10 Nov 1930, True copy issued 28 Oct 2008 by NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, hereafter called Marriage Certificate DaRH+GrIBM; certificate in Researcher's family history papers, ID0060. DOM, POM, Memos 1-9.
Death Transcription: Graham, William [0040]. Certificate 11866/1931 transcribed by Joy Murrin, NSW Transcription Agent in Apr 2005, hereafter called Death Transcription GrW2; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0040. DOD, POD, Memos 1-9.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 26: DOD, age 73 [actual 74].
Grenfell Record newspaper, published in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove web site at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records at ID0040. Source accessed 21 Oct 2017: DOD, POD, Memos 2, 4 and 5.
Forbes Advocate newspaper, published from 1911 in Forbes, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Forbes Advocate, digital and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID0040. Source accessed 21 Oct 1917: DOD, POD, Memo 3..
Death Transcription: Graham, Hammond [0700]. Certificate 06448/1933 transcribed by Joy Murrin, NSW Transcription Agent on 2 Apr 2005, hereafter called Death Transcription GrH; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0700. DOD, POD, Memos 1-8.
Marriage Certificate: Graham, Archibald & Walker, Margaret G, 15 Oct 1938, NSW Marriage Act, C467186.
Grenfell Record; copies in Researcher's FH records at 31 Jul 1939 p2 viewed on 16 Aug 2016: DOM, POM, Memo.
Marriage Certificate: Mackay, Stanley M & Graham, Gertie S, Registration No. 1941/020987, Registered 19 Sep 1941, Copy issued 26 Jun 2007 by NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, hereafter called Marriage Certificate MaSM+GrGS: Bride's father's occupation.
Marriage Certificate MaSM+GrGS: DOM, POM, Memo1, Memo2.
Sutherland area newspaper, Title unknown (Publisher unknown, Address unknown), Hereafter called Sutherland newspaper, Aug 1991: DOM 23 Apr 1941 [Apr is obviously a misprint], POM, Memo3.
Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: Memo.
Marriage Certificate: Lane, William A & Graham, Doris E, Registration No. 1945/003118, Registered 15 Feb 1945, Copy issued 26 Jun 2007 by NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, hereafter called Marriage Certificate LaWA+GrDE: Bride's father's occupation.
Graham AD, Oral. Jun 1991: Memo1, Memo2.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 35: DOD.
Death Notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 29 Jun 1956 [David Graham], hereafter called DN/SMH, Graham D; acquired 27 Apr 2010 from National Library of Australia, Canberra; image in Researcher's computer records and photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0037: DOD, POD, Memo1.
Grenfell Record, 29 Jun 1956. DOD, POD, Memos 2-4.
Grenfell Record, 29 Jun 1956. DOFuneral, POFuneral, Memo 1.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 35: POBurial.
Woronora General Cemetery & Crematorium at http://www.woronoracemetery.org.au/finding-loved-ones, hereafter called Woronora Cemetery website; image in Researcher's computer records and copy in Researcher's Family History papers, ID0039: DOD.
Sydney Morning Herald, Archives 1955-1995, published by John Fairfax & Sons Ltd, Sydney, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia eResources website at smharchives.smedia.com.au/Olive/APA/smharchive/; hereafter called SMH Archives 1955-1995; copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID0039. 25 Nov 1957, p24, viewed 18 Jul 2020: DOD, POD, Memo..

William Graham^1,2

M, ID38, (ca 1827/28-23 Jun 1895)

Last Edited

10 Dec 2023

Relationship

Great-grandfather of Lindsay David Graham

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

Hammond Graham

Mother

Nancy (?) d. 1872

Birth

ca 1827/28

Leckpatrick, County Tyrone, IRELAND; >
William's age as shown on the following source documents give a variety of possible birthdates:
1855 Marriage          TBA
1855 Immigration     Aug 1827 to Aug 1828
1856 Birth GrW2     Nov 1831 to Nov 1832
1858 Birth GrRo     Nov 1833 to Nov 1834
1863 Birth GrJoh     Aug 1832 to Aug 1833
1865 Birth GrSa     Feb 1831 to Feb 1832
1866 Birth GrJa     Nov 1830 to Nov 1831
1868 Birth GrJos     Jul 1827 to Jul 1828
1871 Birth GrMJ     Jul 1827 to Jul 1828
1873 Birth GrCh     May 1834 to May 1835
1874 Birth GrDa Nov 1826 to Nov 1827
1878 Birth GrGH     Jun 1826 to Jun 1827
1895 Death     Jun 1826 to Jun 1827
Grenfell HSM notes 1827
Ages shown on earlier documents are generally likely to be more reliable, but the variation in dates here is intriguing. My best estimate is 1827 or 1828. Where did the Immigration list and Grenfell HSM dates come from?^{3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15}

Note

Sarah Carnwath; Largely incorrect information provided by my father Arch Graham:
1. One of William Graham & his wife was born in England, the other in Scotland [actually both born in County Tyrone, Irelnd].
2. William and Sarah had 8 sons and 3/4 daughters [actually 8, possibly 10, sons]. In order, the sons were Bill, Bob, Joe, Jim, Jack, Hammond, David and George [actual order, excluding 2 who possibly died young, was Bill, Bob, Hammond, Jack, Jim, Joe, David and George]. The daughters included Mary Jane and Christiana, order unknown [actually Sarah (died young), Mary Jane and Christiana].^16,17

AddressOld

at Feb 1855

Artigarvan, County Tyrone, IRELAND¹⁸

Occupation

at Feb 1855

Labourer¹⁹

Marriage

15 Feb 1855

Sarah Carnwath; Leckpatrick Presbyterian Church, Artigarvan, Parish of Leckpatrick, County Tyrone, IRELAND^20,21,22
Father of Groom: Hammond Graham
Mother of Groom: Nancy Graham
Father of Bride: Robert Carnwath
Mother of Bride: Sarah Anne Carnwath
Witness: James Sigerson

Emigration

to 1 Aug 1855

Sarah Carnwath; Cambodia, IRELAND/AUSTRALIA; >
Sailed as immigrants from Southampton on the 'Cambodia' arriving at Moreton Bay on 1 Aug 1855.
The immigration passenger list states that William could neither read nor write but Sarah could both read and write.
The ship carried 326 immigrants, being 144 men, 109 women and 83 children.^23,24

AddressOld

From 1 Aug 1855

QLD; >
After arrival by ship, spent one year in Queensland before moving to New England, NSW.²⁵

(Witness) History

Oct 1856

Rocky River, New England, NSW; >
Alluvial gold was first discovered at Rocky River by WF Buchanan and J Lucas in Sep 1851. In Oct 1852, the discovery of the first payable gold generated more interest and 538 mining licences had been issued by Mar 1853.
But it was a new discovery by John Jones in Feb 1856 that brought greater recognition to the field. The population grew from 1,200 in May to 3,000 in Jul and 4,500 in Sep. 1856 was the boom year (40,000 oz. of gold were produced) but the field declined rapidly from 1857.
Some alluvial and reef mining continued, however, so that in 1866, Rocky River Village was still an important centre with 6 hotels and about 500 Europeans and 350 Chinese.²⁶

Occupation

at Nov 1856

Gold-digger, Rocky River, New England, NSW²⁷

Birth of son

5 Nov 1856

William (Bill) Graham; Rocky River, New England, NSW; >
+Child' Name, Date and Place of Birth: William Graham, 5 Nov 1856, Rocky River, New England
+Father's name, occupation, age and birthplace: William Graham, Gold-digger, 24, Lick Patrick [actually Leckpatrick], Tyrone.
+Date and place of marriage, previous issue: 1854, Arty Girvan [actually Artigarvan], Tyrone.
+Mother's name and maiden surname, age and birthplace: Sarah Carnworth [actually Carnwath], 23, Arty Girvan [actually Artigarvan], Tyrone.
+Informant: Mother.
+Witness: Dr Levy.
+Particulars of Registration: 18 Nov 1856, Armidale.²⁸

AddressOld

at Nov 1856

Sarah Carnwath; Rocky River, New England, NSW; >
Parents and 1 child.²⁹
Resident: William (Bill) Graham

Birth of son

say late 1857

(?) Graham

Occupation

at Nov 1858

Digger, Peel River, Nundle, NSW³⁰

Birth of son

25 Nov 1858

Robert (Bob) Graham; Peel River, Nundle, NSW; >
Informant: Franklyn Bunch, Sergeant of Gold Police, Nundle.^31,32

AddressOld

at Nov 1858

Sarah Carnwath; Peel River, Nundle, NSW; >
Parents and 2 children.³⁰
Resident: William (Bill) Graham
Resident: Robert (Bob) Graham

Birth of son

1860 or 1861

Hammond Graham; Fish River or Snowy River, NSW; >
Born between brothers Jack and David. But HG told ADG that HG was born on the Fish River gold fields, suggesting he was older than Jack.
Age 2 in Aug 1863 (so YOB 1860 or 1861).
Age 72 at 12 May 1933 (so YOB 1860 or 1861). Born Snowy River, NSW.^33,34,35

AddressOld

c 1860

Sarah Carnwath; Fish River or Snowy River, NSW; >
Parents and 3 children.^36,37
Resident: Hammond Graham
Resident: William (Bill) Graham
Resident: Robert (Bob) Graham

Birth of son

10 Aug 1863

John (Jack) Graham; Young, NSW; >
Previous issue: William 6, Robert 3 [actually 4], Hammond 2, living.
Informant: Father (by his mark).³⁸

AddressOld

at Aug 1863

Sarah Carnwath; Young, NSW; >
Parents and 4 children.³⁹
Resident: William (Bill) Graham
Resident: Robert (Bob) Graham
Resident: Hammond Graham
Resident: John (Jack) Graham

Occupation

at Feb 1865

Storekeeper, Young, NSW⁴⁰

Birth of daughter

1 Feb 1865

Sarah Graham; Ten Mile Rush, Young, NSW; >
+Father's name, occupation, age and birthplace: William Graham, Storekeeper, 33, Tyrone, Ireland.
+Mother's name, age and birthplace: Sarah Cornworth (?), 20 [perhaps meant to be 30], Tyrone, Ireland.
+Informant: Father, William Graham, Young.
+Witnesses: Not recorded.⁴¹

AddressOld

at Feb 1865

Sarah Carnwath; Young, NSW; >
Parents and 5 children.⁴⁰
Resident: Sarah Graham
Resident: William (Bill) Graham
Resident: Robert (Bob) Graham
Resident: Hammond Graham
Resident: John (Jack) Graham

Occupation

at Nov 1866

Storekeeper, Young, NSW⁴²

(Father & Informant) Birth

13 Nov 1866

James (Jim) Graham; Ten Mile Rush/Monteagle, Young, NSW; >
+Father's name, occupation, age and birthplace: William Graham, Storekeeper, 35, County Tyrone, Ireland.
+Mother's name, maiden surname, age and birthplace: Sarah Carnworth, 29, Tyrone, Ireland.
+Informant: Father.^43,44

AddressOld

at Nov 1866

Sarah Carnwath; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 6 children.
The family moved from Young to Grenfell some time between 13 Nov 1866 (when son James was born in Young) and 29 Jan 1867 (when daughter Sarah died in Grenfell).^45,46
Location: Grenfell, NSW (Location)
Resident: William (Bill) Graham
Resident: Robert (Bob) Graham
Resident: Hammond Graham
Resident: John (Jack) Graham
Resident: Sarah Graham
Resident: James (Jim) Graham

AddressOld

at 30 Jan 1867

Sarah Carnwath; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 5 children.
From the date of Sarah's death.⁴⁷
Resident: James (Jim) Graham
Resident: William (Bill) Graham
Resident: Robert (Bob) Graham
Resident: Hammond Graham
Resident: John (Jack) Graham

Occupation

at Jul 1868

Storekeeper, Grenfell, NSW; >
At Quandong, planted corn in 1870 and wheat (first in Grenfell district) in 1871.^48,49

Birth of son

16 Jul 1868

Joseph (Joe) Graham; Grenfell, NSW; >
Informant: Mother.
10-15 years older than brother David [actually only 6 years older].
24 Sep 2008: Are there any other data on the birth transcription?^50,51,52

AddressOld

at July 1868

Sarah Carnwath; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 6 children.⁵³
Resident: Joseph (Joe) Graham
Resident: William (Bill) Graham
Resident: Robert (Bob) Graham
Resident: Hammond Graham
Resident: John (Jack) Graham
Resident: James (Jim) Graham

Birth of son

say 1869 or 1870

(?) Graham

Occupation

from 1870

Quandong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
In 1870, William Graham paid William Nealon £1 per acre to plough 10 acres of corn at Quandong. The work was done with an old wooden single furrow plough drawn by 6 bullocks. Harrowing was done with a triangular wooden harrow. The crop yielded 40 bushels. In 1871, the same land was sown with White Lamas wheat, the first commercial crop in the district. The wheat was reaped with a reaping hook, stacked in sheds and later threshed out with a flail (or by drawing a roller over the sheaves). The crop was estimated to have yielded 25-30 bushels to the acre.^25,54

Occupation

at Jul 1871

Storekeeper, Grenfell, NSW⁵⁵

Birth of daughter

14 Jul 1871

Mary Jane Graham; Quandong, Grenfell, NSW⁵⁶

AddressOld

at July 1871

Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 7 children.⁵⁷
Resident: Mary Jane Graham
Resident: Joseph (Joe) Graham
Resident: William (Bill) Graham
Resident: Robert (Bob) Graham
Resident: Hammond Graham
Resident: John (Jack) Graham
Resident: James (Jim) Graham

Land

4 Apr 1872

Grenfell, NSW; >
The earliest selections recorded with the Grenfell land agent were:
72/1, William Lawrence Calthorpe, 2 Feb 1872, 2 acres;
72/2, William Graham, 4 Apr 1872, 40 acres; and
72/3, William Graham, 2 May 1872, 40 acres.
See also 0050 George Henry Graham Occupation tag Jan 1911 -- the land referred to there is presumably William Graham's selections as above.⁵⁸

Occupation

at May 1873

Farmer, Grenfell, NSW⁵⁹

Birth of daughter

17 May 1873

Christiana (Chris) Graham; Quandong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Informant: Father (by his mark).⁶⁰

AddressOld

at May 1873

Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 8 children.⁶¹
Resident: Christiana (Chris) Graham
Resident: Mary Jane Graham
Resident: Joseph (Joe) Graham
Resident: William (Bill) Graham
Resident: Robert (Bob) Graham
Resident: Hammond Graham
Resident: John (Jack) Graham
Resident: James (Jim) Graham

Occupation

at Nov 1874

Farmer, Grenfell, NSW⁶²

(Informant) Birth

29 Nov 1874

David (Dave) Graham; Quandong, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Father's name, occupation, age and birthplace: William Grahame [sic], Farmer, 47, County Tyrone, Ireland.
+Date and place of marriage, previous issue: 15 Feb 1855, County Tyrone, Ireland, 6 boys and 2 girls living, 1 girl deceased.
+Mother's name, age and birthplace: Sarah Jane Carnworth, 40, County Tyrone, Ireland.
+Informant: Father (by his mark).⁶³

AddressOld

at Nov 1874

Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 9 children.⁶⁴
Resident: David (Dave) Graham
Resident: William (Bill) Graham
Resident: Robert (Bob) Graham
Resident: Hammond Graham
Resident: John (Jack) Graham
Resident: James (Jim) Graham
Resident: Joseph (Joe) Graham
Resident: Mary Jane Graham
Resident: Christiana (Chris) Graham

Occupation

At Jul 1878

Farmer, Grenfell, NSW⁶⁵

Birth of son

4 Jul 1878

George Henry Graham; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Informant: Father, William Graham.⁶⁶

AddressOld

at Jul 1878

Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 10 children (although some of the older children may have left home before the birth of the youngest child George in 1878).⁶⁷
Resident: George Henry Graham
Resident: David (Dave) Graham
Resident: William (Bill) Graham
Resident: Robert (Bob) Graham
Resident: Hammond Graham
Resident: John (Jack) Graham
Resident: James (Jim) Graham
Resident: Joseph (Joe) Graham
Resident: Mary Jane Graham
Resident: Christiana (Chris) Graham

Marriage of son

7 Dec 1882

Robert (Bob) Graham, Maria Chadwick Kimbrey; Grenfell, NSW⁶⁸

Marriage of son

8 Jan 1884

William (Bill) Graham, Fanny Stimson; Grenfell, NSW^69,70

Marriage of son

18 Jan 1892

James (Jim) Graham, Bertha Mary Ann (Mary) Holten; One Mile, Grenfell, NSW; >
4 sons (Victor, Tom, Arthur and the youngest, Ray) and some? daughters.^71,72,73,74

(Father of Bride) Marriage

19 Mar 1895

(Celebrant) Allan Shaw, (Bride) Mary Jane Graham; House of John Graham, Quandong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Marriage Certificate details:
+Conjugal status: Bachelor; Spinster.
+Birthplace: Grenfell; Grenfell.
+Usual occupation: Farmer; Home duties.
+Age: 32; 22 [actually 23].
+Usual place of residence: Seven Mile (Grenfell); Quandong (Grenfell).
+Father's name, mother's name and maiden surname: Alfred Shaw, Ann Wood; William Graham, Sarah Carnworth.
+Father's occupation: Farmer; Farmer.
+Witnesses: Arthur Shaw, Christina [actually Christiana] Graham.
+Officiating Minister: James Milne, Presbyterian Church.
+It is not known whether all the witnesses named on the Marriage Certificate were present at the marriage.^75,76,77

Death

23 Jun 1895

Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Death Certificate details:
+Occupation, sex and age: Farmer, Male, 68 years
+Cause of death: Primary "Jaundice", Secondary "Carcinoma"
+Duration of last illness: 4 weeks
+Medical attendant, last saw deceased: Robert Edward Rygate, 22 Jun 1895
+How long in Australia: 1 year in Queensland, 39 years in NSW
+Name and occupation of father: Unknown, Unknown
+Name and maiden surname of mother: Unknown
+Informant: Robert Graham, Son of deceased, Grenfell
+Place of marriage, age, and to whom: County Tyrone, Ireland; 27 years; Sarah Carnwath
+Children of marriage: William 37 years, Robert 35, Hammond 33, John 31, James 27, Joseph 23, Mary Jane 21, Christiana 19, David 17, George 15. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^78,79
Informant: Robert (Bob) Graham
Living named child: William (Bill) Graham
Living named child: Hammond Graham
Living named child: John (Jack) Graham
Living named child: James (Jim) Graham
Living named child: Joseph (Joe) Graham
Living named child: Mary Jane Graham
Living named child: Christiana (Chris) Graham
Living named child: David (Dave) Graham
Living named child: George Henry Graham
Medical Practitioner: Dr Robert Edward Rygate , MRCS, LRCP
Widow: Sarah Graham

Burial

25 Jun 1895

Row K, Sections 7, 8 & 9, Old Anglican Cemetery, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Undertaker: John Thomson
+Minister: Alfred Poole, Church of England
+Witnesses: Robert Graham & A. Shaw.^80,81
Son & Witness: Robert (Bob) Graham
Cemetery: Grenfell, NSW (Cemetery)

Probate

6 Jul 1900

Grenfell, NSW; >
'By Act of Court, Admon [?] granted to Sarah Graham of Quandong aforesaid the widow of deceased. Sureties Robert Hill of Grenfell, Merchant and Ralph Halls of Grenfell, Merchant. Intestate died at Quandong 22 [sic] June 1895. Estate sworn at £355 ??, £1098 ??'⁸²
Administrator: Sarah Carnwath

(Father of deceased) Death

16 Nov 1945

Mary Jane Graham; District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Sex and age: Female, 72 years [actually 74].
+Cause of death: (a) Heart Failure; (b) Arterio Sclerosis; (c) Chronic Nephritis.
+Medical attendant; Last seen: C. Hellstrom (Registered); 16 Nov 1945.
+Name and occupation of father: William Graham, Farmer.
+Name and maiden surname of mother: Sarah Carnworth [actually Carnwath].
+Informant: Certified by T. K. Downing, Sister-in-Charge, District Hospital, Grenfell; Stella Shaw, Daughter, Brundah Street, Grenfell.
+Registration: W. Richardson, 21 Nov 1945, Grenfell.
+Where born: Quondong, Grenfell, NSW.
+Place of marriage, age, and to whom: Grenfell, NSW; 23 years; Allan Shaw; Widow.
+Children of marriage: Mabel L. A. 48, Lucian R. V. 42, Stella M. 39; One Male and One Female deceased.^83,84,85

Family		Sarah Carnwath b. c 1833, d. 18 May 1914
Children	1.	William (Bill) Graham+ b. 5 Nov 1856, d. 20 Jul 1931
	2.	(?) Graham b. say late 1857, d. s 1870
	3.	Robert (Bob) Graham+ b. 25 Nov 1858, d. 27 Nov 1949
	4.	Hammond Graham b. 1860 or 1861, d. 12 May 1933
	5.	John (Jack) Graham b. 10 Aug 1863, d. 16 Jul 1950
	6.	Sarah Graham b. 1 Feb 1865, d. 29 Jan 1867
	7.	James (Jim) Graham+ b. 13 Nov 1866, d. 22 Dec 1936
	8.	Joseph (Joe) Graham+ b. 16 Jul 1868, d. 9 Apr 1947
	9.	(?) Graham b. say 1869 or 1870, d. s 1877
	10.	Mary Jane Graham+ b. 14 Jul 1871, d. 16 Nov 1945
	11.	Christiana (Chris) Graham+ b. 17 May 1873, d. 12 Aug 1965
	12.	David (Dave) Graham+ b. 29 Nov 1874, d. 27 Jun 1956
	13.	George Henry Graham+ b. 4 Jul 1878, d. c 13 Apr 1963

Citations

Marriage Certificate: Graham, William & Carnwath, Sarah, 15 Feb 1855, Page 15, Record 30 from Marriage Register, Presbyterian Church, Artigarvan, Parish of Leckpatrick, County Tyrone, Ireland; hereafter called Marriage Certificate GrW+CaS; photocopy of Page 15 (obtained in 1993 by John Fulton, Elder of Leckpatrick Presbyterian Church, from the church records held in a Strabane bank) in Researcher's Family History records: Given name, surname.
Death Certificate: Graham (nee Carnwath), Sarah [0143], issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1914/009218, dated 24 Mar 2005, hereafter called Death Certificate GrS; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0143. Given name, surname.
Birth Transcription: Graham, William, transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1856/2878, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrW2; paper copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0040. Age 24 in Nov 1856. POB Lick Patrick, Tyrone.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Robert [0041], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1858/12478, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrR; paper copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0041. Age 24 in Nov 1858. POB Ireland.
Birth Transcription: Graham, John [0049], partially transcribed (witnesses not recorded) in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1863/15618, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrJoh; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0049. Age 30 in Aug 1863. POB County Tyrone, Ireland.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Joseph, transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1868/12157, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrJos; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0042. Age 33 in Feb 1865. POB Tyrone, Ireland.
Birth Transcription: Graham, James [0048], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1866/6398, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrJam; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0048. Age 35 in Nov 1866. POB County Tyrone, Ireland.
Birth Transcription GrJos. Age 40 in Jul 1868. POB County Tyrone, Ireland.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Mary Jane [0051], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1871/7615, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrMJ; paper copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0051. Age 43 in Jul 1871. POB County Tyrone, Ireland.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Christiana [0052], transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1873/8722, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrC; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0052. Age 38 in May 1873. POB County Tyrone, Ireland.
Birth Transcription: Graham, David [0037], transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1874/9087, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrD; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0037. Age 47 in Nov 1874. POB County Tyrone, Ireland.
Birth Transcription: Graham, George Henry [0050], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1878/10429, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrGH; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0050. Age 47 in Jul 1878. POB Ireland.
Death Certificate: Graham, William [0038], issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1895/004882, dated 24 Mar 2005, hereafter called Death Certificate GrW; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0038. Age 68 at DOD 23 Jun 1895. POB County Tyrone, Ireland.
Forbes Family History Group, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts (Published by Forbes Family History Group, Forbes, 2002), hereafter called Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts; copy in Researcher's Library. Vol. 1, page 22: Age 68 at DOD 23 Jun 1895.
Grenfell Historical Society & Museum, 2 pages of unsigned handwritten notes, Author unknown, Date unknown, hereafter called Grenfell HSM notes; copy held with Researcher's family history papers. Born 1827 at Leck Patrick, County Tyrone.
Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1990 -- Memo1.
Graham AD, Oral. Dec 1987 -- Memo2.
Marriage Certificate GrW+CaS: Residence at time of marriage.
Marriage Certificate GrW+CaS: Occupation.
Marriage Certificate GrW+CaS: DOM, POM.
Death Certificate GrS. POM 'Artigemen, Lockpatrick, Ireland'.
Grenfell HSM notes. DOM 1854, POM Arty Garvin in the Parish of Leck Patrick.
Grenfell HSM notes. Memo1, Memo2, Memo3.
Registers of Immigrant Ships' Arrivals 1848-1912, from the records of Queensland State Archives, Brisbane, QLD, Series ID 13086, accessed at http://www.archives.qld.gov.au/Researchers/Indexes/… on 6 Jun 2013, hereafter called Passenger List 'Cambodia' 1855; image and paper copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0038. Ship name, arrived Moreton Bay 1855, William Graham age 27 & Sarah Graham age 21.
Grenfell HSM notes. Memo.
Rocky River Gold Field, Article at http://www.uralla.com/history/details.php?who=11 read 2 Sep 2007, copy retained in TMG Exhibits.
Birth Transcription GrW2. Unknown cd.
Birth Transcription GrW2. DOB, POB, Memos 1-7.
Birth Transcription GrW2. Address at son WG's DOB 5 Nov 1856.
Birth Transcription GrR. Unknown cd.
Birth Transcription GrR. DOB, POB, Memo1.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, p25: Age 91 at death 27 Nov 1949 (so DOB between Nov 1857 and Nov 1858).
Graham AD, Oral. Sep 1991: Memo1.
Birth Transcription GrJoh. Memo2.
Death Transcription: Graham, Hammond [0700]. Certificate 06448/1933 transcribed by Joy Murrin, NSW Transcription Agent on 2 Apr 2005, hereafter called Death Transcription GrH; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0700. Memo3.
Graham AD, Oral. Sep 1991: HG said he was born on the Fish River.
Death Transcription GrH. HG's POB shown as Snowy River, NSW.
Birth Transcription GrJoh. DOB, POB, Memo1, Memo2.
Birth Transcription GrJoh.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Sarah [0055], transcribed on 25 Feb 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1865/6400, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrS; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0055.
Birth Transcription GrS. DOB, POB, Memo1.
Birth Transcription GrJam.
Birth Transcription GrJam. DOB; POB Ten Mile Rush, Young; Memos1-3.
Death Transcription: Graham, James [0048], Certificate 22094/1936 transcribed by Joy Murrin, NSW Transcription Agent on Apr 2005, hereafter called Death Transcription GrJ; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0048. POB Monteagle, NSW.
Birth Transcription GrJam. DOB, POB for James in Memo2.
Death Certificate: Graham, Sarah, Issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1867/004268, Registered 1 Feb 1867, Copy issued 13 Sep 2007, hereafter called Death Certificate GrSarah; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0055. DOD, POD for Sarah in Memo2.
Death Certificate GrSarah. Memo2.
Birth Transcription GrJos.
William A. Bayley, Golden Granary: The History of Grenfell and the Weddin Shire, New South Wales (Published by Grenfell Municipal Council & Weddin Shire Council, Grenfell, 1954), hereafter called Bayley, Golden Granary; copy in Researcher's Library. Page Page 41: Memo.
Birth Transcription GrJos. DOB, POB, Memo1.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 22: Age 77 at DOD 9 Apr 1947 (actually 78).
Graham AD, Oral. 1991: Memo2.
Birth Transcription GrJos. Address inferred.
Grenfell Historical Society & Museum, 2 page typewritten extract from unknown publication, Author unknown, Date unknown, hereafter called Grenfell HSM extract; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID????. Memo.
Birth Transcription GrMJ. Unknown cd.
Birth Transcription GrMJ. DOB, POB.
Birth Transcription GrMJ. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Gilbert J. Butland, Letters from Grenfell: From a New South Wales Goldminer in the 1870s (Published by Sydney University Press, Sydney, 1971); hereafter called Butland, Letters from Grenfell; copy in Researcher's Library: Page p15: Memo.
Birth Transcription GrC.
Birth Transcription GrC. DOB, POB, Memo.
Birth Transcription GrC. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription GrD.
Birth Transcription GrD. DOB, POB, Memo1.
Birth Transcription GrD. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription GrGH.
Birth Transcription GrGH. DOB, POB, Memo1.
Birth Transcription GrGH. Address, Memo1 inferred.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, Online Marriages Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 4579/1882 [Robert GRAHAM + Maria Chadwick KIMBERTY], accessed 16 Jun 2022: DOM [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 4936/1884 [William GRAHAM + Fanny STIMSON], accessed 3 Apr 2005, 21 Oct 2017 & 15 Dec 2023: DOM [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
Grenfell HSM notes. MOB, YOB.
Graham AD, Oral. Feb 1987, Aug 1991: Memo1.
Death Transcription GrJ. POM.
Moore (nee Mackay), Helen [0073], Oral, hereafter called Moore H, Oral. Feb 1999: DOM.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Marriages Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0048. Registration No. 3984/1892 [James Graham + Mary A Holten], viewed 19 Nov 2008: YOMR, Registration District.
Graham AD, Oral. Dec 1987: MJG's married surname is SHAW.
NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy at Registration No. 1103/1895, viewed 3 Apr 2005.
Marriage Certificate: Shaw, Allan & Graham, Mary J [0054+0051], Registration No. 1895/001103, Copy issued 8 Oct 2008 by NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, hereafter called Marriage Certificate ShA+GrMJ; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0051. DOM, POM, Memos 1-9.
Death Certificate GrW. DOD, POD, Memos 1-10.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 22: DOD.
Death Certificate GrW. DOBurial, POBurial Church of England Cemetery.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 22: POBurial.
Probate/Letters of Administration: Graham, William, Granted 6 Jul 1900 in NSW Supreme Court, Date, Memo.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Deaths Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0051. Registration No. 24780/1945 [Mary Jane Shaw], viewed 3 Oct 2008: YODRegn 1945, Registration District.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 2, page 49: DOD, POD assumed, age 72 [actual 74].
Death Certificate: Shaw (nee Graham), Mary Jane [0051], Issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1945/024780, Registered 21 Nov 1945, Copy issued 9 Oct 2008, hereafter called Death Certificate ShMJ; copy held in Researcher's family history papers, ID0051. DOD, POD, Memos 1-10.

Emily Jane Durham¹

F, ID39, (5 Jul 1878-23 Nov 1957)

Last Edited

24 Jun 2023

Relationship

Grandmother of Lindsay David Graham

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

John Durham II b. 10 Mar 1835, d. 11 Jul 1910

Mother

Eliza Baker b. 2 Nov 1856, d. 15 Jul 1933

FamilySearch

L5JB-D1H 15 Feb 2023: : DOB, POB, DOD, POD, DOBurial, POBurial.

Birth

5 Jul 1878

Spring Valley, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Father's name, occupation, age and birthplace: John Durham, Farmer, 38, Liverpool, ENGLAND.
+Mother's maiden name, age and birthplace: Eliza Baker, 25, Hexham, NSW.
+Date and place of marriage, previous issue: 28 Dec 1870, Grenfell, 4 males living, 1 female deceased.
+Informant, witnesses etc: Not recorded on transcription.²

Marriage

20 Apr 1904

David (Dave) Graham; Holy Trinity Church, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Conjugal status, Occupation; Bachelor, Farmer; Spinster, Private Life.
+Birthplace, age: Quondong, NSW, 28 [actually 29]; Grenfell, NSW, 25.
Usual place of Residence: Quondong, NSW; Grenfell, NSW.
+Father's name & occupation: William Graham (dec'd), Farmer; John Durham, Farmer.
+Mother's name & maiden surname: Sarah Carnworth; Eliza Baker.^3,4

AddressOld

fr Apr 1904 - May 1905

David (Dave) Graham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
With spouse. Assumed that both lived at Hopefield from DOM.

Married Name

Graham

Birth of daughter

May 1905

Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham; Grenfell, NSW⁵

AddressOld

fr May 1905 - Jul 1907

David (Dave) Graham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 1 child.
Resident: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham

Birth of son

c 11 Jul 1907

Claude Edward Graham; Grenfell, NSW⁶

AddressOld

fr Jul 1907 - Sep 1907

David (Dave) Graham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 2 children.
Resident: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham
Resident: Claude Edward Graham

AddressOld

fr Sep 1907 - Jan 1909

David (Dave) Graham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 1 living child. Date1 is the date of son Claude's death.
Resident: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham

Birth of daughter

5 Jan 1909

Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Graham; Grenfell, NSW⁷

AddressOld

fr Jan 1909 - Dec 1910

David (Dave) Graham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 2 children.
Resident: Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Graham
Resident: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham

Birth of son

22 Dec 1910

Archibald David (Arch) Graham; Grenfell, NSW

AddressOld

fr Dec 1910 - Mar 1912

David (Dave) Graham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 3 children.
Residence: Hopefield, Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW (Location)
Resident: Archibald David (Arch) Graham
Resident: Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Graham
Resident: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham

(Aunt-il of Bride) Marriage

8 Nov 1911

(Groom) Josiah (Sy) Barker, (Bride) Fanny (Fan) Graham; Holy Trinity Church, Grenfell, NSW; >
Extract from report in Grenfell Record newspaper 15 Nov 1911, page 2:
     At Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday the Rev. A. M. Levick united in the holy bonds of matrimony Josiah, third son of Mr and Mrs Josiah Barker, and Fanny, the second daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Graham.
     The bride's dress ... was from the well-known establishment of Mrs Jones, and was much admired.
     The bridesmaids were Miss Lucy Dickinson and Miss Eva Graham ... Mr George Graham (brother of bride) acted as best man. ...
     After the ceremony, the guests assembled at the Masonic Hall where a very nice breakfast was laid, after the partaking of which the Rev. A. M. Levick proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom. ... Other toasts honoured were "The Ladies", proposed by Mr G. L. Waugh ...; "The Press" proposed by Mr D. Graham, Mr H. S. Howarth (of The Record) responding. Mr Arthur Shaw gave the "Chairman", to which the Rev. A. M. Levick replied.
     Mr and Mrs Barker left by the afternoon's train for Sydney, where the honeymoon will be spent. ...
     Following are the presents -
Bride's father -- Cheque
Bride's mother -- Cheque
Bridegroom's mother -- Pillow shams and doyleys
Bridegrooms father and mother -- Dinner set
E. M. Graham (sister of bride) -- Water-jug and glasses
A. M. Graham (sister of bride) -- Cheese bowl
G. G. Graham (brother of bride) -- Silver fruit dish
L. Graham (brother of bride) -- Fruit and flower stand
Mr and Mrs T. Barker -- Clock
H. Barker -- Silver teapot
M. Barker -- Crochet mats and pair vases
B. Barker -- Chair cushion
L. Barker -- Chair cushion
W. Barker -- Sugar basin
Mrs W. Graham, sen -- Tea set and sauce-bowl
Mr and Mrs R. Graham and family -- Lamp
Mr James Graham and family -- Silver cruet
Mr and Mrs Joseph Graham -- Silver butter dish
Mr and Mrs D. Graham -- Pickle jars
Mr H. Graham -- Lamp
W. W. Graham -- Fruit and flower stand
Mr and Mrs W. Fraser -- Clock
Mrs Allan Shaw and family -- Wash-stand
...
Mr and Mrs G. L. Waugh -- Pair vases
...
Mr and Mrs C. Adams -- Jam dish
Mr and Mrs H. Jones -- Silver jam dish
H. W. Hall -- Breakfast cruet
...
Louis Graham -- Glass sugar basin
...
Rev. A. M. Levick -- Bible
Employees Bradley and Fraser -- Toilet set
...^8,9

Birth of daughter

6 Mar 1912

Doris Emily (Dos or Doll) Graham; Grenfell, NSW¹⁰

AddressOld

fr Mar 1912 - Dec 1913

David (Dave) Graham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 4 children.¹¹
Residence: Hopefield, Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW (Location)
Resident: Doris Emily (Dos or Doll) Graham
Resident: Archibald David (Arch) Graham
Resident: Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Graham
Resident: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham

Occupation

at 1913

Domestic duties¹²

Birth of son

27 Dec 1913

Gordon Milton Graham; Grenfell, NSW^13,14

AddressOld

fr Dec 1913 - Mar 1917

David (Dave) Graham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 5 children.
Residence: Hopefield, Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW (Location)
Resident: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham
Resident: Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Graham
Resident: Archibald David (Arch) Graham
Resident: Doris Emily (Dos or Doll) Graham
Resident: Gordon Milton Graham

Birth of daughter

4 Mar 1919

Winifred Elizabeth (Win) Graham; Grenfell, NSW¹⁵

AddressOld

from Mar 1919

David (Dave) Graham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 6 children.
Hopefield homestead built about 1925.¹⁶
Residence: Hopefield, Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW (Location)
Resident: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham
Resident: Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Graham
Resident: Archibald David (Arch) Graham
Resident: Doris Emily (Dos or Doll) Graham
Resident: Gordon Milton Graham
Resident: Winifred Elizabeth (Win) Graham

(Mother of Bride) Marriage

8 Nov 1930

Redvers Henry (Rev) Darch BEM, Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham; Holy Trinity Church of England, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Rank or Profession: Town Clerk; Home Duties.
+Usual Place of Residence: Grenfell, NSW; Grenfell, NSW.
+Condition of the Parties: Bachelor; Spinster.
+Birthplace: Reading, England; Grenfell, NSW.
+Ages: 30; 25.
+Fathers' Name and Rank or Profession: Frederick Darch, Storeman; David Graham, Farmer.
+Mothers' Name and Maiden Surname: Ellen Haydon; Emily Jane Durham.
+Officiating Minister: Norman G. F. Cooke.
+Witnesses: L. I. Fisher; G. Graham.¹⁷

Marriage of son

15 Oct 1938

Archibald David (Arch) Graham, Margaret Grace Walker; St Michael's Anglican Church, Wollongong, NSW; >
Arch's first marriage, Margaret's first marriage.¹⁸

(Mother of Groom) Marriage

29 Jul 1939

Gordon Milton Graham, Sylvia E (Gus) Jones; Holy Trinity [Anglican] Church, Grenfell, NSW; >
Extracts from Grenfell Record article 31 Jul 1939:
     A quiet wedding was celebrated at Holy Trinity, Grenfell on Saturday, 29th inst., the contracting parties being Gordon, younger son of Mr and Mrs D. Graham, "Hopefield", Grenfell, and Sylvia, third daughter of Mr and Mrs A. A. Jones, "Aroma", Warraderry.
     ...
     Miss Ethel Jones, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid ...
     Mr A. Graham, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.
     After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of Mr and Mrs R.H. Darch, after which the happy couple left by car for the Mountains and Sydney.¹⁹

Marriage of daughter

7 Nov 1940

Winifred Elizabeth (Win) Graham, Alwyn Glasson (Alan) Floyd; Holy Trinity Church, Grenfell, NSW^20,21

Marriage of daughter

23 Aug 1941

Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Graham, Stanley Murdoch (Stan) Mackay; All Saints Anglican Church, Parramatta, NSW; >
+Officiating Minister: Edward Walker.
+Witnesses: D. Graham [assumed to be the bride's father, David Graham], R. Robertson.
+Bridesmaid: Doris Graham (later Lane).^22,23

Marriage of daughter

18 Jan 1945

Doris Emily (Dos or Doll) Graham, William Alistar (Bill) Lane; Church of Christ Chapel, Kingsford, NSW; >
+Officiating Minister: Lloyd G. Read.
+Witnesses: Irene Darch (bride's sister), Douglas Lane (assumed to be the groom's brother).²⁴

AddressOld

ca 1945 to Jun 1956

David (Dave) Graham; 'Quandong House', 22 Weddin Street, Grenfell, NSW; >
With spouse.
Moved to Grenfell some years after GMG/SJ married (ie, in 1940s).²⁵

AddressOld

fr Jun 1956 - 1957

'Quandong House', 22 Weddin Street, Grenfell, NSW; >
Alone.

Address

from 1957

Sydney, NSW; >
Alone.
Moved to nursing home in Sydney, presumably after husband died.²⁶

Death

23 Nov 1957

private hospital, Sydney, NSW; >
Death Notice in Sydney Morning Herald 25 Nov 1957, page 24:
GRAHAM, Emily Jane -- 23 Nov 1957, at private hospital, late of Grenfell, dearly loved wife of the late David Graham, loved mother of Rene (Mrs Darch), Gert (Mrs Mackay), Arch, Doris (Mrs Lane), Gordon and Wynn [actually Win] (Mrs Floyd), and loved sister of Louie (Mrs Robinson) and Edie (Mrs Tidswell, of NZ), aged 79 years. At rest. ...^27,28,29

Deceased husband: David (Dave) Graham
Daughter of deceased: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Darch
Daughter of deceased: Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Mackay
Son of deceased: Archibald David (Arch) Graham
Daughter of deceased: Doris Emily (Dos or Doll) Lane
Son of deceased: Gordon Milton Graham
Daughter of deceased: Winifred Elizabeth (Win) Floyd

Cremation

25 Nov 1957

Woronora General Cemetery and Crematorium, 121 Linden Street, Sutherland, NSW; >
Death Notice in Sydney Morning Herald 25 Nov 1957, page 24:
GRAHAM, Emily Jane -- 23 Nov 1957. ... Private cremation, Woronora, 25 Nov 1957.
Ashes posted 6 Feb 1958 to Rev. C. Ussher, Grenfell.^30,31

Burial

a 6 Feb 1958

Row D, Section 13, New Anglican Cemetery, Grenfell, NSW³²

Family		David (Dave) Graham b. 29 Nov 1874, d. 27 Jun 1956
Children	1.	Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham+ b. May 1905, d. 16 Nov 1975
	2.	Claude Edward Graham b. c 11 Jul 1907, d. 19 Sep 1907
	3.	Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Graham+ b. 5 Jan 1909, d. 30 Sep 2002
	4.	Archibald David (Arch) Graham+ b. 22 Dec 1910, d. 3 Feb 1999
	5.	Doris Emily (Dos or Doll) Graham+ b. 6 Mar 1912, d. 2 Sep 1998
	6.	Gordon Milton Graham+ b. 27 Dec 1913, d. 24 Apr 1996
	7.	Winifred Elizabeth (Win) Graham+ b. 4 Mar 1919, d. 4 Jul 1990

Citations

Birth Transcription: Durham, Emily Jane [0039], Transcribed on 25 Feb 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 10432/1878, hereafter called Birth Transcription DuEJ; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0039. Given names, surname.
Birth Transcription DuEJ. DOB, POB, Memo1.
Marriage Transcription: Graham, David & Durham, Emily Jane [0037+0039], Transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths Marriages, Registration No. 3956/1904, hereafter called Marriage Transcription GrD+DuEJ; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0037. DOM, POM Grenfell, Memos 1-4.
Family history chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter, compiled by Lois Hunter, Mar 1999 for the Durham Family Reunion in Oct 1999, hereafter called FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter; copy in Researcher's family history papers: DOM, POM.
Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. Dec 1987: MOB.
Forbes Family History Group, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts (Published by Forbes Family History Group, Forbes, 2002), hereafter called Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts; copy in Researcher's Library. Vol. 1, p22: Age 10 weeks at death 19 Sep 1907 (so DOB inferred). POB assumed.
Graham, Archibald D, Diary; hereafter called Graham AD, Diary; held in Researcher's Library. 5 Jan 1935: 26th birthday today.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Marriages Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0679. Registration No. 13182/1911 [Josiah Barker + Fanny Graham], viewed 27 Apr 2005: YOMRegn, Registration District.
Grenfell Record newspaper, published by WB Howarth in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia website at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record/Trove, digital and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID680. 15 Nov 1911, p2, accessed 7 Jul 2013: DOM, POM, Memos.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: DOB, POB.
New South Wales Electoral Roll for 1913, accessed at www.ancestry.com.au, hereafter called NSW Electoral Roll 1913. Burrangong electoral district, Grenfell polling place. Viewed 23/10/17: Address at 1913 Quondong, Grenfell.
NSW Electoral Roll 1913. Viewed 23/10/17: Occupation in 1913.
Graham AD, Diary. 1935: 22nd birthday on 27 Dec 1935.
Durham/Graham family chart [Page E of Durham/Baker chart], compiled by Lois Hunter, Mar 1999, hereafter called Durham/Graham chart; photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0043. DOB 27 Dec 1914.
Floyd, Peter J [0681], Oral, hereafter called Floyd PJ, Oral. Dec 2007: DOB 1919, not 1917.
Graham AD, Oral. Jun 1991: Memo2.
Marriage Certificate: Darch, Redvers H & Graham, Irene BM [0060+0059], Registration No. 1930/013892, Registered 10 Nov 1930, True copy issued 28 Oct 2008 by NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, hereafter called Marriage Certificate DaRH+GrIBM; certificate in Researcher's family history papers, ID0060. DOM, POM, Memos 1-9.
Marriage Certificate: Graham, Archibald & Walker, Margaret G, 15 Oct 1938, NSW Marriage Act, C467186.
Grenfell Record newspaper, published in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove web site at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records at 31 Jul 1939 p2 viewed on 16 Aug 2016: DOM, POM, Memo.
Floyd, Alwyn G [0070], Oral, hereafter called Floyd AG, Oral. Apr 1999: DOM, POM.
NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy at ID0070. Registration No. 23889/1940 [Alwyn Glasson Floyd & Winifred Elizabeth Graham], viewed 10 Mar 2009: YOM, Registration District.
Marriage Certificate: Mackay, Stanley M & Graham, Gertie S, Registration No. 1941/020987, Registered 19 Sep 1941, Copy issued 26 Jun 2007 by NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, hereafter called Marriage Certificate MaSM+GrGS: DOM, POM, Memo1, Memo2.
Sutherland area newspaper, Title unknown (Publisher unknown, Address unknown), Hereafter called Sutherland newspaper, Aug 1991: DOM 23 Apr 1941 [Apr is obviously a misprint], POM, Memo3.
Marriage Certificate: Lane, William A & Graham, Doris E, Registration No. 1945/003118, Registered 15 Feb 1945, Copy issued 26 Jun 2007 by NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, hereafter called Marriage Certificate LaWA+GrDE: DOM, POM, Memo1, Memo2.
Graham AD, Oral. Jun 1991: Memo1, Memo2.
Graham AD, Oral. Sep 1991: Memo2.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 35: DOD.
Woronora General Cemetery & Crematorium at http://www.woronoracemetery.org.au/finding-loved-ones, hereafter called Woronora Cemetery website; image in Researcher's computer records and copy in Researcher's Family History papers, ID0039: DOD.
Sydney Morning Herald, Archives 1955-1995, published by John Fairfax & Sons Ltd, Sydney, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia eResources website at smharchives.smedia.com.au/Olive/APA/smharchive/; hereafter called SMH Archives 1955-1995; copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID0039. 25 Nov 1957, p24, viewed 18 Jul 2020: DOD, POD, Memo..
SMH Archives 1955-1995; copies in Researcher's FH records at ID0039. 25 Nov 1957, p24, viewed 18 Jul 2020: DOCremation, POCremation, Memo1.
Woronora Cemetery website; image/copy at ID0039: Memo1.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 35: POBurial.

William (Bill) Graham^1,2

M, ID40, (5 Nov 1856-20 Jul 1931)

Last Edited

30 Dec 2023

Relationship

Granduncle of Lindsay David Graham

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

William Graham b. ca 1827/28, d. 23 Jun 1895

Mother

Sarah Carnwath b. c 1833, d. 18 May 1914

Birth

5 Nov 1856

Rocky River, New England, NSW; >
+Child' Name, Date and Place of Birth: William Graham, 5 Nov 1856, Rocky River, New England
+Father's name, occupation, age and birthplace: William Graham, Gold-digger, 24, Lick Patrick [actually Leckpatrick], Tyrone.
+Date and place of marriage, previous issue: 1854, Arty Girvan [actually Artigarvan], Tyrone.
+Mother's name and maiden surname, age and birthplace: Sarah Carnworth [actually Carnwath], 23, Arty Girvan [actually Artigarvan], Tyrone.
+Informant: Mother.
+Witness: Dr Levy.
+Particulars of Registration: 18 Nov 1856, Armidale.³
Mother & Informant: Sarah Carnwath

(Resident) AddressOld

at Nov 1856

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Rocky River, New England, NSW; >
Parents and 1 child.⁴

(Resident) AddressOld

at Nov 1858

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Peel River, Nundle, NSW; >
Parents and 2 children.⁵

(Resident) AddressOld

c 1860

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Fish River or Snowy River, NSW; >
Parents and 3 children.^6,7

(Resident) AddressOld

at Aug 1863

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Young, NSW; >
Parents and 4 children.⁸

(Resident) AddressOld

at Feb 1865

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Young, NSW; >
Parents and 5 children.⁹

(Resident) AddressOld

at Nov 1866

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 6 children.
The family moved from Young to Grenfell some time between 13 Nov 1866 (when son James was born in Young) and 29 Jan 1867 (when daughter Sarah died in Grenfell).^10,11

(Resident) AddressOld

at 30 Jan 1867

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 5 children.
From the date of Sarah's death.¹²

(Resident) AddressOld

at July 1868

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 6 children.¹³

(Resident) AddressOld

at July 1871

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 7 children.¹⁴

(Resident) AddressOld

at May 1873

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 8 children.¹⁵

(Resident) AddressOld

at Nov 1874

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 9 children.¹⁶

(Resident) AddressOld

at Jul 1878

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 10 children (although some of the older children may have left home before the birth of the youngest child George in 1878).¹⁷

Marriage

8 Jan 1884

Fanny Stimson; Grenfell, NSW^18,19

Birth of daughter

6 May 1884

Eva May Graham; Grenfell, NSW²⁰

Birth of daughter

3 Apr 1886

Fanny (Fan) Graham; Grenfell, NSW²¹

Birth of daughter

4 Mar 1888

Alice Mary Graham; Grenfell, NSW²²

Birth of son

2 Jul 1889

George Grenfell Graham; Grenfell, NSW^23,24,25

Birth of son

19 Sep 1891

Leslie William (Les) Graham; Grenfell, NSW²⁶

Birth of daughter

c 1893

Daisy Grace Graham; Grenfell, NSW; >
Age 38 at 20 Jul 1931.^27,28

Birth of son

1895

Ernest S. (Ernie) Graham; Grenfell, NSW; >
Age 36 at 20 July 1931.^29,28

(Living named child) Death

23 Jun 1895

William Graham; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Death Certificate details:
+Occupation, sex and age: Farmer, Male, 68 years
+Cause of death: Primary "Jaundice", Secondary "Carcinoma"
+Duration of last illness: 4 weeks
+Medical attendant, last saw deceased: Robert Edward Rygate, 22 Jun 1895
+How long in Australia: 1 year in Queensland, 39 years in NSW
+Name and occupation of father: Unknown, Unknown
+Name and maiden surname of mother: Unknown
+Informant: Robert Graham, Son of deceased, Grenfell
+Place of marriage, age, and to whom: County Tyrone, Ireland; 27 years; Sarah Carnwath
+Children of marriage: William 37 years, Robert 35, Hammond 33, John 31, James 27, Joseph 23, Mary Jane 21, Christiana 19, David 17, George 15. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^30,31

Birth of son

19 Sep 1898

Clement Carnwath Graham; Grenfell, NSW^32,33

(Father of Bride) Marriage

8 Nov 1911

(Groom) Josiah (Sy) Barker, (Bride) Fanny (Fan) Graham; Holy Trinity Church, Grenfell, NSW; >
Extract from report in Grenfell Record newspaper 15 Nov 1911, page 2:
     At Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday the Rev. A. M. Levick united in the holy bonds of matrimony Josiah, third son of Mr and Mrs Josiah Barker, and Fanny, the second daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Graham.
     The bride's dress ... was from the well-known establishment of Mrs Jones, and was much admired.
     The bridesmaids were Miss Lucy Dickinson and Miss Eva Graham ... Mr George Graham (brother of bride) acted as best man. ...
     After the ceremony, the guests assembled at the Masonic Hall where a very nice breakfast was laid, after the partaking of which the Rev. A. M. Levick proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom. ... Other toasts honoured were "The Ladies", proposed by Mr G. L. Waugh ...; "The Press" proposed by Mr D. Graham, Mr H. S. Howarth (of The Record) responding. Mr Arthur Shaw gave the "Chairman", to which the Rev. A. M. Levick replied.
     Mr and Mrs Barker left by the afternoon's train for Sydney, where the honeymoon will be spent. ...
     Following are the presents -
Bride's father -- Cheque
Bride's mother -- Cheque
Bridegroom's mother -- Pillow shams and doyleys
Bridegrooms father and mother -- Dinner set
E. M. Graham (sister of bride) -- Water-jug and glasses
A. M. Graham (sister of bride) -- Cheese bowl
G. G. Graham (brother of bride) -- Silver fruit dish
L. Graham (brother of bride) -- Fruit and flower stand
Mr and Mrs T. Barker -- Clock
H. Barker -- Silver teapot
M. Barker -- Crochet mats and pair vases
B. Barker -- Chair cushion
L. Barker -- Chair cushion
W. Barker -- Sugar basin
Mrs W. Graham, sen -- Tea set and sauce-bowl
Mr and Mrs R. Graham and family -- Lamp
Mr James Graham and family -- Silver cruet
Mr and Mrs Joseph Graham -- Silver butter dish
Mr and Mrs D. Graham -- Pickle jars
Mr H. Graham -- Lamp
W. W. Graham -- Fruit and flower stand
Mr and Mrs W. Fraser -- Clock
Mrs Allan Shaw and family -- Wash-stand
...
Mr and Mrs G. L. Waugh -- Pair vases
...
Mr and Mrs C. Adams -- Jam dish
Mr and Mrs H. Jones -- Silver jam dish
H. W. Hall -- Breakfast cruet
...
Louis Graham -- Glass sugar basin
...
Rev. A. M. Levick -- Bible
Employees Bradley and Fraser -- Toilet set
...^34,35

(Widower) Death

15 Aug 1912

Fanny Stimson; Grenfell, NSW^36,37,38

Occupation

at 1913 to 1930

Farmer, Quondong, Grenfell, NSW^39,40

AddressOld

at 1913

Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Father, 2 adult daughters (inferred from Electoral Roll) and 4 younger children (presumed).⁴¹
Resident: Eva May Graham
Resident: Alice Mary Graham
Resident: Daisy Grace Graham
Resident: Leslie William (Les) Graham
Resident: Ernest S. (Ernie) Graham
Resident: Clement Carnwath Graham

(Informant) Death

18 May 1914

Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Cause of death: Dropsy. Heart disease.
+Duration of last illness: 1 month.
+Medical attendant: R. E. Rygate, MRCS.
+Informant: W. Graham, Son, Quondong.
+How long in Australia: 58 years in NSW.
+Children & ages: William 56 years, Robert 54, Hammond 52, John 50, James 47, Joseph 45, Mary J. 41, Christina 40, David 39, George 36. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^42,43,31

(Father of deceased) Death

22 Aug 1916

(Living named child) Clement Carnwath Graham; Grenfell, NSW; >
Extract from Obituary in the 'Grenfell Record' newspaper 25 Aug 1916, page 2:
... it is our sad duty to announce the decease of Clement, the eighteen year old son of Mr William Graham, who succumbed to an attack of meningitis, after a short illness (he was brought in to the hospital on Sunday, and after a period of great suffering, expired about half past 7 on Tuesday night). ... We join in the many expressions of sympathy for the bereaved family.
Clement's death was also recorded (more briefly) in the Young Witness newspaper on 29 Aug 1916 and the Dubbo Liberal newspaper on 8 Sep 1916.^{44,45,46,47,48}

Marriage of son

1919

George Grenfell Graham, Bertha Margaret Hope; Grenfell, NSW; >
One child only.^49,50,51

Address

c 1925

Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
WG lived on his own property in Quondong in the 1920s.⁵²

Death

20 Jul 1931

District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
1. Death Transcription details:
+Date & Place of Death: 20 Jul 1931, District Hospital, Grenfell.
+Name & Occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Sex & Age: Male, 73 [actually 74].
+Cause of death: Arterio sclerosis, Failure of heart.
+Duration of last illness: 2 years.
+Medical attendant: Q. Ercoll [actually Ercole], 19 Jul 1931.
+Father's name & occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Mother's name & maiden surname: Sara Cornworth [actually probably Sarah Carnwath].
+Informant: G. G. Graham, Son, Main Street, Grenfell.
+Born: Rocky River, near Uralla, NSW.
+Marriage: Grenfell, NSW to Fanny Stinson at age 26 [actually Fanny Stimson, age 27 or 28].
+Children & ages: Eva M. 47, Fanny 45, Alice M. 43, George G. 42, Leslie W. 39, Daisy G. 38, Ernest S. 36. 1 male deceased.
2. Obituary in Grenfell Record, 23 Jul 1931, page 3:
     We regret to record the death on Monday last of Mr William Graham, who passed away in the Grenfell Hospital after a long illness. Deceased, who was 73 [actually 74] years of age, was a member of one of the pioneer families of the district, being a son of the late Mr William Graham, who settled on the Quandong in the early days of Grenfell, and was one of the first settlers to grow wheat. The late Mr Graham some years ago sold his snug little property and went to reside with his daughter (Mrs Hampton). His wife (who was a Miss Stimpson [actually Stimson]) predeceased him many years ago.
     A family of three sons and four daughters survive. Messrs Ernest and George (Grenfell) and Les (Sydney). The daughters are Mesdames Hampton, Jos. Hall, Herb. Hall and Barker.
     His brothers, Messrs Hammond, Robert, John, James, [also Joseph not shown], David and George, and sisters, Mesdames Alan Shaw and W. Fraser, survive.
     ...
3. Notice in Forbes Advocate, 24 Jul 1931, page 4:
     Passed away at the Grenfell District Hospital last Monday, Mr Wm Graham, an old resident of the district, aged 73. A family of three sons and four daughters survive.
4. Return Thanks in Grenfell Record, 30 Jul 1931, page 2:
     The family of the late William Graham desire to thank relatives and friends for floral tributes, cards and kind expressions of sympathy in the loss of their beloved father. Also specially thank the Matron and Nursing Staff of Grenfell District Hospital, Dr Ercole and Rev. Cooke.
5. Obituary in Grenfell Record, 13 Aug 1931, page 2:
     With the passing away recently of Mr William Graham a link is broken of the widely known and well respected Graham family of Quandong, a family of eight brothers and two sisters, whose ages range between the 40's to 70's [actually 50s to 70s]. As many may not know it might be interesting to state that Mr Graham, along with his father and Mr J Nealon (now all deceased), were the flrst men to do wheat farming in this district on the Quandong fifty years ago or so [this was ca 1870, when WG Jnr would have been only 12]. Mr Graham also followed the gold mining industry at various centres, and with his other brothers won a fair quantity of this precious metal. There were some rich mines on the Quandong when that area first opened.
     In his younger days he was a very good worker for the Church of England, and also a good churchman, walking perhaps three or four miles in all weathers to attend the services. This was before the present Church of England was built. He experienced the ups and downs of life of early Grenfell, suffering some big losses at times. Only a short time back he had eight beautiful big stacks of hay burnt in a yard at his 'Evadale' home that were uninsured.
     The late Mr W. B. Howarth, father of Messrs. Howarth Bros, of the 'Grenfell Record,' was a neighbour for years of the Graham family. At present Mr W. H. Fisher has a fine residence on the spot where once stood the old homestead on Quandong of the Graham family.
     Mr Graham was scarcely if ever troubled with a days sickness up to the time of his demise. — Contributed.^53,54,55,56

Medical Practitioner: Dr Quinto Ercole
LNC, son & informant: George Grenfell Graham
Living named child: Eva May Hampton
Living named child: Fanny (Fan) Barker
Living named child: Alice Mary Hall
Living named child: Leslie William (Les) Graham
Living named child: Daisy Grace Hall
Living named child: Ernest S. (Ernie) Graham
Brother of deceased: Robert (Bob) Graham
Brother of deceased: Hammond Graham
Brother of deceased: John (Jack) Graham
Brother of deceased: James (Jim) Graham
Brother of deceased: Joseph (Joe) Graham
Sister of deceased: Mary Jane Shaw
Sister of deceased: Christiana (Chris) Fraser
Brother of deceased: David (Dave) Graham
Brother of deceased: George Henry Graham

Funeral

20 Jul 1931

Grenfell, NSW; >
Obituary in Grenfell Record, 23 Jul 1931, page 3:
...
The funeral on Monday afternoon was very largely attended, Rev. N. G. F. Cooke officiating.
⁵⁷
Minister: Rev. Norman Gerald Frank Cooke

Burial

20 Jul 1931

Row N, Section 7, 8 & 9, Old Anglican Cemetery, Grenfell, NSW; >
Death Transcription details:
+Undertaker: John Thomson
+Minister: Norman Cooke, Church of England
+Witnesses: James Harney & Gordon Proctor.^58,59
Cemetery: Grenfell, NSW (Cemetery)
Minister: Rev. Norman Gerald Frank Cooke

Probate

23 Jul 1931

Probate Notice in Grenfell Record 23 Jul 1931 p2 foreshadowed an application in 14 days for Probate of the Will of William Graham, Farmer, late of Grenfell, by the named Executors Leslie William Graham and Ernest Graham. Claims on the Estate to be sent to Harney & Moffitt, Procters for the Executors, Main-street, Grenfell. By their Agents: Messrs Lobban and Lobban and Harney, 17 Martin Place, Sydney.⁶⁰

(Father of deceased) Death

7 Sep 1967

(Deceased) George Grenfell Graham; Summer Hill, NSW; >
Death Notice in Sydney Morning Herald, 9 Sep 1967, page 92:
     GRAHAM, George Grenfell -- 7 Sep 1967 at Summer Hill, late of Warraderry Street, Grenfell, loving father of Laurel (Mrs Fred Walter, Grenfell), aged 78 years.
Extract from Obituary in Grenfell Record 15 Sep 1967:
     The death occurred of an old Grenfell Identity in the person of George Grenfell Graham at Summer Hill on Thursday 7 September, at the age of 78 years.
     The late Mr Graham was one of seven children of the late William and Fanny Graham of Quondong and he was born in Grenfell.
     He was predeceased by his wife Bertha seven years ago.
     He is survived by his only child, Laurel (Mrs F. Walter, Grenfell) and grand-daughter Lynette.
     Two brothers, Les and Ernest and one sister, Frances (Mrs J. Barker) all of Sydney also survive.^61,62,63,64

Family		Fanny Stimson b. 1 Mar 1857, d. 15 Aug 1912
Children	1.	Eva May Graham+ b. 6 May 1884, d. 7 Mar 1942
	2.	Fanny (Fan) Graham+ b. 3 Apr 1886, d. 24 Jul 1979
	3.	Alice Mary Graham+ b. 4 Mar 1888, d. 25 Feb 1966
	4.	George Grenfell Graham+ b. 2 Jul 1889, d. 7 Sep 1967
	5.	Leslie William (Les) Graham+ b. 19 Sep 1891, d. 14 Jun 1972
	6.	Daisy Grace Graham b. c 1893, d. 6 Aug 1947
	7.	Ernest S. (Ernie) Graham b. 1895
	8.	Clement Carnwath Graham b. 19 Sep 1898, d. 22 Aug 1916

Citations

Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. 1980s: Nickname.
Birth Transcription: Graham, William, transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1856/2878, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrW2; paper copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0040. Given name, surname.
Birth Transcription GrW2. DOB, POB, Memos 1-7.
Birth Transcription GrW2. Address at son WG's DOB 5 Nov 1856.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Robert [0041], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1858/12478, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrR; paper copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0041. Unknown cd.
Graham AD, Oral. Sep 1991: HG said he was born on the Fish River.
Death Transcription: Graham, Hammond [0700]. Certificate 06448/1933 transcribed by Joy Murrin, NSW Transcription Agent on 2 Apr 2005, hereafter called Death Transcription GrH; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0700. HG's POB shown as Snowy River, NSW.
Birth Transcription: Graham, John [0049], partially transcribed (witnesses not recorded) in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1863/15618, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrJoh; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0049.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Sarah [0055], transcribed on 25 Feb 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1865/6400, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrS; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0055.
Birth Transcription: Graham, James [0048], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1866/6398, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrJam; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0048. DOB, POB for James in Memo2.
Death Certificate: Graham, Sarah, Issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1867/004268, Registered 1 Feb 1867, Copy issued 13 Sep 2007, hereafter called Death Certificate GrSarah; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0055. DOD, POD for Sarah in Memo2.
Death Certificate GrSarah. Memo2.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Joseph, transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1868/12157, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrJos; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0042. Address inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Mary Jane [0051], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1871/7615, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrMJ; paper copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0051. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Christiana [0052], transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1873/8722, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrC; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0052. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, David [0037], transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1874/9087, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrD; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0037. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, George Henry [0050], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1878/10429, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrGH; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0050. Address, Memo1 inferred.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, Online Marriages Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 4936/1884 [William GRAHAM + Fanny STIMSON], accessed 3 Apr 2005, 21 Oct 2017 & 15 Dec 2023: DOM [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
Grenfell Historical Society & Museum, 2 pages of unsigned handwritten notes, Author unknown, Date unknown, hereafter called Grenfell HSM notes; copy held with Researcher's family history papers. MOB, YOB.
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The Young Witness newspaper, published from 1909 in Young, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Young Witness/Trove; digital and and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID1534. 29 Aug 1916, p1, accessed 17 Aug 2021: DOD 'last week', POD Grenfell, Memo2..
The Dubbo Liberal newspaper, daily paper published from 1875 in in Dubbo, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Dubbo Liberal/Trove; digital and and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID1534. 8 Sep 1916, p2, accessed 17 Aug 2021: DOD 'recently', POD Grenfell, Memo2..
NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy at ID0751. Registration No. 5536/1919 [George G Graham + Bertha M Hope], viewed 3 Apr 2005: YOMRegn, Registration District.
Graham AD, Oral. Dec 1991: Memo1 (1 daughter).
McBride (nee Walter), Lynette [1910], Oral, hereafter called McBride L, Oral. 28 May 2009: Memo1 (only child).
Graham AD, Oral. Feb 1993: Address, Memo1.
Death Transcription GrW2. DOD, POD, Memos 1-9.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 26: DOD, age 73 [actual 74].
Grenfell Record newspaper, published in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove web site at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records at ID0040. Source accessed 21 Oct 2017: DOD, POD, Memos 2, 4 and 5.
Forbes Advocate newspaper, published from 1911 in Forbes, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Forbes Advocate, digital and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID0040. Source accessed 21 Oct 1917: DOD, POD, Memo 3..
Grenfell Record; copies in Researcher's FH records at ID0040. Source viewed 21 Oct 2017: DOFuneral, POFuneral inferred, Memo.
Death Transcription GrW2. DOBurial, POBurial (Cemetery name & town), Memos 1-3.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 26: POBurial.
Grenfell Record; copies in Researcher's FH records at ID0040. Source viewed 21 Oct 2017: Memo.
NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index; copy at ID0040. Registration No. 4676/1967 [George Grenfell Graham], viewed 8 Sep 2007: YODRegn, Registration District.
Death Notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 Sep 1967, page 92 [George G. Graham], hereafter called DN/SMH, Graham GG; acquired 9 Dec 2008 from National Library of Australia, Canberra, copy in Researcher's Family History papers, ID0751. DOD, POD, Memo1.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 35: DOD, age 78.
Obituary, Grenfell Record, 15 Sep 1967, page 4 [George Grenfell Graham], hereafter called Obituary GrGG; acquired 27 Apr 2010 from National Library of Australia, Canberra; photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0751. DOD, POD, Memo2+.

Robert (Bob) Graham^1,2

M, ID41, (25 Nov 1858-27 Nov 1949)

Last Edited

2 Oct 2023

Relationship

Granduncle of Lindsay David Graham

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

William Graham b. ca 1827/28, d. 23 Jun 1895

Mother

Sarah Carnwath b. c 1833, d. 18 May 1914

Birth

25 Nov 1858

Peel River, Nundle, NSW; >
Informant: Franklyn Bunch, Sergeant of Gold Police, Nundle.^3,4

(Resident) AddressOld

at Nov 1858

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Peel River, Nundle, NSW; >
Parents and 2 children.⁵

(Resident) AddressOld

c 1860

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Fish River or Snowy River, NSW; >
Parents and 3 children.^6,7

(Resident) AddressOld

at Aug 1863

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Young, NSW; >
Parents and 4 children.⁸

(Resident) AddressOld

at Feb 1865

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Young, NSW; >
Parents and 5 children.⁹

(Resident) AddressOld

at Nov 1866

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 6 children.
The family moved from Young to Grenfell some time between 13 Nov 1866 (when son James was born in Young) and 29 Jan 1867 (when daughter Sarah died in Grenfell).^10,11

(Resident) AddressOld

at 30 Jan 1867

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 5 children.
From the date of Sarah's death.¹²

(Resident) AddressOld

at July 1868

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 6 children.¹³

(Resident) AddressOld

at July 1871

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 7 children.¹⁴

(Resident) AddressOld

at May 1873

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 8 children.¹⁵

(Resident) AddressOld

at Nov 1874

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 9 children.¹⁶

(Resident) AddressOld

at Jul 1878

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 10 children (although some of the older children may have left home before the birth of the youngest child George in 1878).¹⁷

Marriage

7 Dec 1882

Maria Chadwick Kimbrey; Grenfell, NSW¹⁸

Birth of son

12 Feb 1883

William John Graham; Grenfell, NSW¹⁹

Birth of son

19 Sep 1884

Arthur J. K. Graham; Grenfell, NSW²⁰

Birth of daughter

3 Apr 1886

Lucy May Graham; Grenfell, NSW²¹

Birth of son

7 Apr 1888

George C. Graham; Grenfell, NSW²²

Birth of daughter

c 1889

Ida Mary Graham; Grenfell, NSW²³

Birth of daughter

29 Jan 1894

Elsie Adelaide Graham; Grenfell, NSW²⁴

(Informant) Death

23 Jun 1895

William Graham; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Death Certificate details:
+Occupation, sex and age: Farmer, Male, 68 years
+Cause of death: Primary "Jaundice", Secondary "Carcinoma"
+Duration of last illness: 4 weeks
+Medical attendant, last saw deceased: Robert Edward Rygate, 22 Jun 1895
+How long in Australia: 1 year in Queensland, 39 years in NSW
+Name and occupation of father: Unknown, Unknown
+Name and maiden surname of mother: Unknown
+Informant: Robert Graham, Son of deceased, Grenfell
+Place of marriage, age, and to whom: County Tyrone, Ireland; 27 years; Sarah Carnwath
+Children of marriage: William 37 years, Robert 35, Hammond 33, John 31, James 27, Joseph 23, Mary Jane 21, Christiana 19, David 17, George 15. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^25,26

(Son & Witness) Burial

25 Jun 1895

William Graham; Row K, Sections 7, 8 & 9, Old Anglican Cemetery, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Undertaker: John Thomson
+Minister: Alfred Poole, Church of England
+Witnesses: Robert Graham & A. Shaw.^27,28

Birth of son

25 Jul 1898

Robert J. H. (Bob) Graham; Grenfell, NSW²⁹

(Uncle of Bride) Marriage

8 Nov 1911

(Groom) Josiah (Sy) Barker, (Bride) Fanny (Fan) Graham; Holy Trinity Church, Grenfell, NSW; >
Extract from report in Grenfell Record newspaper 15 Nov 1911, page 2:
     At Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday the Rev. A. M. Levick united in the holy bonds of matrimony Josiah, third son of Mr and Mrs Josiah Barker, and Fanny, the second daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Graham.
     The bride's dress ... was from the well-known establishment of Mrs Jones, and was much admired.
     The bridesmaids were Miss Lucy Dickinson and Miss Eva Graham ... Mr George Graham (brother of bride) acted as best man. ...
     After the ceremony, the guests assembled at the Masonic Hall where a very nice breakfast was laid, after the partaking of which the Rev. A. M. Levick proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom. ... Other toasts honoured were "The Ladies", proposed by Mr G. L. Waugh ...; "The Press" proposed by Mr D. Graham, Mr H. S. Howarth (of The Record) responding. Mr Arthur Shaw gave the "Chairman", to which the Rev. A. M. Levick replied.
     Mr and Mrs Barker left by the afternoon's train for Sydney, where the honeymoon will be spent. ...
     Following are the presents -
Bride's father -- Cheque
Bride's mother -- Cheque
Bridegroom's mother -- Pillow shams and doyleys
Bridegrooms father and mother -- Dinner set
E. M. Graham (sister of bride) -- Water-jug and glasses
A. M. Graham (sister of bride) -- Cheese bowl
G. G. Graham (brother of bride) -- Silver fruit dish
L. Graham (brother of bride) -- Fruit and flower stand
Mr and Mrs T. Barker -- Clock
H. Barker -- Silver teapot
M. Barker -- Crochet mats and pair vases
B. Barker -- Chair cushion
L. Barker -- Chair cushion
W. Barker -- Sugar basin
Mrs W. Graham, sen -- Tea set and sauce-bowl
Mr and Mrs R. Graham and family -- Lamp
Mr James Graham and family -- Silver cruet
Mr and Mrs Joseph Graham -- Silver butter dish
Mr and Mrs D. Graham -- Pickle jars
Mr H. Graham -- Lamp
W. W. Graham -- Fruit and flower stand
Mr and Mrs W. Fraser -- Clock
Mrs Allan Shaw and family -- Wash-stand
...
Mr and Mrs G. L. Waugh -- Pair vases
...
Mr and Mrs C. Adams -- Jam dish
Mr and Mrs H. Jones -- Silver jam dish
H. W. Hall -- Breakfast cruet
...
Louis Graham -- Glass sugar basin
...
Rev. A. M. Levick -- Bible
Employees Bradley and Fraser -- Toilet set
...^30,31

AddressOld

at 1913

Maria Chadwick Graham; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW³²

Occupation

at 1913

Farmer, Quondong, Grenfell, NSW³³

(Living named child) Death

18 May 1914

Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Cause of death: Dropsy. Heart disease.
+Duration of last illness: 1 month.
+Medical attendant: R. E. Rygate, MRCS.
+Informant: W. Graham, Son, Quondong.
+How long in Australia: 58 years in NSW.
+Children & ages: William 56 years, Robert 54, Hammond 52, John 50, James 47, Joseph 45, Mary J. 41, Christina 40, David 39, George 36. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^34,35,26

Marriage of son

c 1924

(Groom) Robert J. H. (Bob) Graham, (Bride) Alice M. Fitzgerald; Cootamundra, NSW³⁶

AddressOld

c 1925

Grenfell, NSW; >
RG lived on a farm between Quondong and Grenfell in the 1920s.³⁷

AddressOld

at 1930 to at 1943

Maria Chadwick Kimbrey; Sunny Dell, Grenfell^38,39,40,41

(Brother of deceased) Death

20 Jul 1931

William (Bill) Graham; District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
1. Death Transcription details:
+Date & Place of Death: 20 Jul 1931, District Hospital, Grenfell.
+Name & Occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Sex & Age: Male, 73 [actually 74].
+Cause of death: Arterio sclerosis, Failure of heart.
+Duration of last illness: 2 years.
+Medical attendant: Q. Ercoll [actually Ercole], 19 Jul 1931.
+Father's name & occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Mother's name & maiden surname: Sara Cornworth [actually probably Sarah Carnwath].
+Informant: G. G. Graham, Son, Main Street, Grenfell.
+Born: Rocky River, near Uralla, NSW.
+Marriage: Grenfell, NSW to Fanny Stinson at age 26 [actually Fanny Stimson, age 27 or 28].
+Children & ages: Eva M. 47, Fanny 45, Alice M. 43, George G. 42, Leslie W. 39, Daisy G. 38, Ernest S. 36. 1 male deceased.
2. Obituary in Grenfell Record, 23 Jul 1931, page 3:
     We regret to record the death on Monday last of Mr William Graham, who passed away in the Grenfell Hospital after a long illness. Deceased, who was 73 [actually 74] years of age, was a member of one of the pioneer families of the district, being a son of the late Mr William Graham, who settled on the Quandong in the early days of Grenfell, and was one of the first settlers to grow wheat. The late Mr Graham some years ago sold his snug little property and went to reside with his daughter (Mrs Hampton). His wife (who was a Miss Stimpson [actually Stimson]) predeceased him many years ago.
     A family of three sons and four daughters survive. Messrs Ernest and George (Grenfell) and Les (Sydney). The daughters are Mesdames Hampton, Jos. Hall, Herb. Hall and Barker.
     His brothers, Messrs Hammond, Robert, John, James, [also Joseph not shown], David and George, and sisters, Mesdames Alan Shaw and W. Fraser, survive.
     ...
3. Notice in Forbes Advocate, 24 Jul 1931, page 4:
     Passed away at the Grenfell District Hospital last Monday, Mr Wm Graham, an old resident of the district, aged 73. A family of three sons and four daughters survive.
4. Return Thanks in Grenfell Record, 30 Jul 1931, page 2:
     The family of the late William Graham desire to thank relatives and friends for floral tributes, cards and kind expressions of sympathy in the loss of their beloved father. Also specially thank the Matron and Nursing Staff of Grenfell District Hospital, Dr Ercole and Rev. Cooke.
5. Obituary in Grenfell Record, 13 Aug 1931, page 2:
     With the passing away recently of Mr William Graham a link is broken of the widely known and well respected Graham family of Quandong, a family of eight brothers and two sisters, whose ages range between the 40's to 70's [actually 50s to 70s]. As many may not know it might be interesting to state that Mr Graham, along with his father and Mr J Nealon (now all deceased), were the flrst men to do wheat farming in this district on the Quandong fifty years ago or so [this was ca 1870, when WG Jnr would have been only 12]. Mr Graham also followed the gold mining industry at various centres, and with his other brothers won a fair quantity of this precious metal. There were some rich mines on the Quandong when that area first opened.
     In his younger days he was a very good worker for the Church of England, and also a good churchman, walking perhaps three or four miles in all weathers to attend the services. This was before the present Church of England was built. He experienced the ups and downs of life of early Grenfell, suffering some big losses at times. Only a short time back he had eight beautiful big stacks of hay burnt in a yard at his 'Evadale' home that were uninsured.
     The late Mr W. B. Howarth, father of Messrs. Howarth Bros, of the 'Grenfell Record,' was a neighbour for years of the Graham family. At present Mr W. H. Fisher has a fine residence on the spot where once stood the old homestead on Quandong of the Graham family.
     Mr Graham was scarcely if ever troubled with a days sickness up to the time of his demise. — Contributed.^42,43,44,45

AddressOld

at 1949 to 27 Nov 1949

Maria Chadwick Kimbrey; 49 East Street, Grenfell⁴⁶

Death

27 Nov 1949

Grenfell, NSW; >
Extract from Obituary in Grenfell Record, 1 Dec 1949, page 2:
The death occurred on Sunday of Mr Robert Graham, who was 91 years of age.
Deceased was a son of the late Mr and Mrs William Graham, and was born at Nundle, on the Peel River, coming here at the age of six, and residing here ever since.
The parents settled at Quandong in the earliest of Grenfell's early days, and the parents and sons and daughters interested themselves in farming and grazing, and all those household industries connected with such that would mean the stocking of the family larder to such good purpose and which today seems a lost art.
...
He is survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs Robertson (Wyong), Mrs Alfred Shaw (Lidcombe), Mrs J. B. Meikle (Annandale), and one son Robert (Brisbane).
Surviving brothers are Messrs John, David and George Graham, and Mrs W. Frazer.

In Memoriam notices in Grenfell Record, 23 Nov 1950, page 5:
     GRAHAM.— In loving memory of my dear husband and father (Robert), who departed this life on 27/11/49.
—Inserted by his loving wife and daughter Lucy.
     GRAHAM.— In loving memory of our dear father and grandfather, who passed away at Grenfell on 27/11/49.
—Inserted by his loving daughter and son-in-law Alf and Ida and family.
     GRAHAM. — In loving memory of our dear father and grandfather, who passed away on 27th November, 1949. At Rest.
—Inserted by his daughter Elsie Meikle, husband, and grandchildren.^47,48,49

Funeral

29 Nov 1949

Holy Trinity Church, Grenfell, NSW; >
Extract from Obituary in Grenfell Record, 1 Dec 1949, page 2:
... Mr and Mrs Alf Shaw, Mrs Meikle and Mr Bob Graham attended the funeral on Tuesday, which followed a service in Holy Trinity, Rev. A. S. Rowe officiating at the services.
There was a large attendance of town and district residents, and many wreaths were forwarded.^50,51
Wife: Maria Chadwick Kimbrey
Daughter: Ida Mary Graham
Son-in-law: Alfred Shaw
Son: Robert J. H. (Bob) Graham
Daughter: Elsie Adelaide Graham

Burial

29 Nov 1949

Row L, Sections 7, 8 & 9, Old Anglican Cemetery, Grenfell, NSW; >
The headstone inscription says 'My Husband & My Father'. In an adjacent plot, there is a headstone for R. Graham (no given names, death date or age) with the inscription 'My Dad. From Lou'. This plot also contains the grave of Lucy May ROBERTSON, believed to be Lucy May GRAHAM, daughter of Robert GRAHAM. Perhaps a rift in the family resulted in 2 separate headstones?⁵²
Cemetery: Grenfell, NSW (Cemetery)

(Deceased husband) Death

11 Jan 1966

Maria Chadwick Graham; hospital, Parramatta, NSW; >
Death Notice in Sydney Morning Herald, 12 Jan 1966, page 62:
     GRAHAM, Maria -- 11 Jan 1966, at hospital, late of Grenfell, dearly beloved wife of the late Robert Graham, loving mother of Lucy (Mrs Robertson), Ida (Mrs Shaw, Grenfell), Elsie (Mrs Ellis, Homebush) and Robert (Brisbane), fond mother-in-law of Arthur and Alice, devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother of their families, aged 102.
     In God's care.
     For Funeral details see Thursday's Herald.^53,54,55,56

(Father of deceased) Death

14 Nov 1968

(Deceased) Lucy May Graham; hospital, NSW; >
Death Notice in Sydney Morning Herald, 16 Nov 1968:
ROBERTSON, Lucy May -- 14 Nov 1968 at hospital, late of Hammondville, loved mother of Muriel (dec'd), loving sister of Ida (Mrs Shaw, Grenfell), Elsie (Mrs Ellis of Sydney), Robert (Mr Graham of Brisbane), loved eldest daughter of the late Mr & Mrs Robert Graham of Grenfell. Aged 82 years.⁵⁷

Family		Maria Chadwick Kimbrey b. 7 Aug 1863, d. 11 Jan 1966
Children	1.	William John Graham b. 12 Feb 1883, d. 1 Mar 1905
	2.	Arthur J. K. Graham b. 19 Sep 1884, d. 10 Jan 1887
	3.	Lucy May Graham+ b. 3 Apr 1886, d. 14 Nov 1968
	4.	George C. Graham b. 7 Apr 1888, d. 12 May 1888
	5.	Ida Mary Graham+ b. c 1889, d. 30 Nov 1978
	6.	Elsie Adelaide Graham+ b. 29 Jan 1894, d. 4 May 1971
	7.	Robert J. H. (Bob) Graham+ b. 25 Jul 1898

Citations

Birth Transcription: Graham, Robert [0041], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1858/12478, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrR; paper copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0041. Given name, surname.
Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. 1980s: Nickname.
Birth Transcription GrR. DOB, POB, Memo1.
Forbes Family History Group, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts (Published by Forbes Family History Group, Forbes, 2002), hereafter called Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts; copy in Researcher's Library. Vol. 1, p25: Age 91 at death 27 Nov 1949 (so DOB between Nov 1857 and Nov 1858).
Birth Transcription GrR. Unknown cd.
Graham AD, Oral. Sep 1991: HG said he was born on the Fish River.
Death Transcription: Graham, Hammond [0700]. Certificate 06448/1933 transcribed by Joy Murrin, NSW Transcription Agent on 2 Apr 2005, hereafter called Death Transcription GrH; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0700. HG's POB shown as Snowy River, NSW.
Birth Transcription: Graham, John [0049], partially transcribed (witnesses not recorded) in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1863/15618, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrJoh; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0049.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Sarah [0055], transcribed on 25 Feb 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1865/6400, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrS; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0055.
Birth Transcription: Graham, James [0048], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1866/6398, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrJam; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0048. DOB, POB for James in Memo2.
Death Certificate: Graham, Sarah, Issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1867/004268, Registered 1 Feb 1867, Copy issued 13 Sep 2007, hereafter called Death Certificate GrSarah; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0055. DOD, POD for Sarah in Memo2.
Death Certificate GrSarah. Memo2.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Joseph, transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1868/12157, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrJos; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0042. Address inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Mary Jane [0051], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1871/7615, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrMJ; paper copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0051. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Christiana [0052], transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1873/8722, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrC; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0052. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, David [0037], transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1874/9087, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrD; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0037. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, George Henry [0050], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1878/10429, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrGH; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0050. Address, Memo1 inferred.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, Online Marriages Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 4579/1882 [Robert GRAHAM + Maria Chadwick KIMBERTY], accessed 16 Jun 2022: DOM [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, On-line Births Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. ID1515. Registration No. 18381/1883 [William J Graham], viewed 9 Jun 2017: DOB [date by reduction], Registration District.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 20150/1884 [Arthur J K GRAHAM], accessed 16 Jun 2022: DOB [by reduction], Registration District.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 21564/1886 [Lucy M GRAHAM, parents Robert Maria C], accessed 4 Apr 2005 & 160 Jun 2022: DOB [date by reduction], Registration District.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 22653/1888 [George C GRAHAM, parents Robert + Maria C], accessed 4 Apr 2005 & 16 Jun 2022: DOB [date by reduction], Registration District.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Births Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/bdm_fh.html, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; paper copy of search page in Researcher's family history papers, ID0041. Registration No. 21589/1889 [Ida M Graham], viewed 4 Apr 2005: YOB, Registration District.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 14998/1894 [Elsie E GRAHAM, parents ], accesssed 4 Apr 2005 & 5 Jun 2022: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
Death Certificate: Graham, William [0038], issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1895/004882, dated 24 Mar 2005, hereafter called Death Certificate GrW; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0038. DOD, POD, Memos 1-10.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 22: DOD.
Death Certificate GrW. DOBurial, POBurial Church of England Cemetery.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 22: POBurial.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 21615/1898 [Robert J H Graham, parents Robert & Maria C], accessed 23 Aug 2021: DOB [date by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Marriages Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0679. Registration No. 13182/1911 [Josiah Barker + Fanny Graham], viewed 27 Apr 2005: YOMRegn, Registration District.
Grenfell Record newspaper, published by WB Howarth in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia website at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record/Trove, digital and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID680. 15 Nov 1911, p2, accessed 7 Jul 2013: DOM, POM, Memos.
New South Wales Electoral Roll for 1913, accessed at www.ancestry.com.au, hereafter called NSW Electoral Roll 1913. Burrangong state electoral district, Grenfell polling place. Accessed 16 Jun 2022: date, address.
NSW Electoral Roll 1913. Accessed 16 Jun 2022: date, occupation, address.
Graham AD, Oral. Apr 1988: DOD ca 1915. Jun 1991: DOD ca 1911. Feb 1993: DOD ca 1915.
Death Certificate: Graham (nee Carnwath), Sarah [0143], issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1914/009218, dated 24 Mar 2005, hereafter called Death Certificate GrS; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0143. DOD, POD, Memos 1-6.
NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 13087/1924 [Robert J H Graham + Alice M Fitzgerald], accessed 4 Oct 2008 & 23 Aug 2021: YOM, Registration District Cootamundra.
Graham AD, Oral. Feb 1993: Address, Memo1.
New South Wales Electoral Roll for 1930, accessed at www.ancestry.com.au, hereafter called NSW Electoral Roll 1930. Calare district, Grenfell subdistrict. Viewed 6 Aug 2013: Address.
New South Wales Electoral Roll for 1936, accessed at www.ancestry.com.au, hereafter called NSW Electoral Roll 1936. Calare district, Grenfell subdistrict.. Viewed 6 Aug 2013: Address.
New South Wales Electoral Roll for 1937, accessed at www.ancestry.com.au, hereafter called NSW Electoral Roll 1937. Calare district, Grenfell subdistrict.. Viewed 6 Aug 2013: Address.
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Death Transcription: Graham, William [0040]. Certificate 11866/1931 transcribed by Joy Murrin, NSW Transcription Agent in Apr 2005, hereafter called Death Transcription GrW2; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0040. DOD, POD, Memos 1-9.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 26: DOD, age 73 [actual 74].
Grenfell Record newspaper, published in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove web site at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records at ID0040. Source accessed 21 Oct 2017: DOD, POD, Memos 2, 4 and 5.
Forbes Advocate newspaper, published from 1911 in Forbes, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Forbes Advocate, digital and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID0040. Source accessed 21 Oct 1917: DOD, POD, Memo 3..
New South Wales Electoral Roll for 1949, accessed at www.ancestry.com.au, hereafter called NSW Electoral Roll 1949. Calare district, Grenfell subdistrict. Viewed 6 Aug 2013: Address.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 25: DOD, age 91, POD inferred.
Grenfell Record Obituary, hereafter called GRecord-Obit/Trove; accessed on NLA Trove at www.trove.nla.gov.au. Photocopy and image in Researcher's records. Grenfell Record 1 Dec 1949 p2 viewed on 2 Aug 2013: DOD, Memo.
Grenfell Record; copies in Researcher's FH records at ID0041. Source 23 Nov 1950, p5, viewed 24 Mar 2019: Memo2.
GRecord-Obit/Trove. Grenfell Record 1 Dec 1949 p2 viewed on 2 Aug 2013: DOFuneral, POFuneral, Memo.
Graham, Archibald D, Diary; hereafter called Graham AD, Diary; held in Researcher's Library. 29 Nov 1949: DOFuneral, POFuneral Grenfell.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 25: Grave location, Memo.
Moore (nee Mackay), Helen [0073], Oral, hereafter called Moore H, Oral. Feb 1999: YOD 1966 aged 100.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 25: DOD 10 Jan 1966, age 102.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, On-line Deaths Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index. Registration No. 11881/1966 [Maria GRAHAM, parents William Chadwick & ---], accessed 1 Oct 2023: DOD [by reduction], Registration District Parramatta.
Sydney Morning Herald, Archives 1955-1995, published by John Fairfax & Sons Ltd, Sydney, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia eResources website at smharchives.smedia.com.au/Olive/APA/smharchive/; hereafter called SMH Archives 1955-1995; digital copy in Researcher's Family History records at ID0674. 12 Jan 1966, p62, accessed 3 Oct 2023: DOD, POD, Memo..
Death Notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 16 Nov 1968 [Lucy May Robertson (nee Graham/was Waugh)], hereafter called DN/SMH, Robertson LM; acquired 11 Jan 2012 from National Library of Australia, Canberra; image in Researcher's computer records and photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID1517. DOD, POD 'in hospital', Memo.

Joseph (Joe) Graham^1,2,3

M, ID42, (16 Jul 1868-9 Apr 1947)

Last Edited

25 Oct 2017

Relationship

Granduncle of Lindsay David Graham

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

William Graham b. ca 1827/28, d. 23 Jun 1895

Mother

Sarah Carnwath b. c 1833, d. 18 May 1914

Birth

16 Jul 1868

Grenfell, NSW; >
Informant: Mother.
10-15 years older than brother David [actually only 6 years older].
24 Sep 2008: Are there any other data on the birth transcription?^4,5,6

(Resident) AddressOld

at July 1868

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 6 children.⁷

(Resident) AddressOld

at July 1871

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 7 children.⁸

(Resident) AddressOld

at May 1873

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 8 children.⁹

(Resident) AddressOld

at Nov 1874

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 9 children.¹⁰

(Resident) AddressOld

at Jul 1878

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 10 children (although some of the older children may have left home before the birth of the youngest child George in 1878).¹¹

(Living named child) Death

23 Jun 1895

William Graham; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Death Certificate details:
+Occupation, sex and age: Farmer, Male, 68 years
+Cause of death: Primary "Jaundice", Secondary "Carcinoma"
+Duration of last illness: 4 weeks
+Medical attendant, last saw deceased: Robert Edward Rygate, 22 Jun 1895
+How long in Australia: 1 year in Queensland, 39 years in NSW
+Name and occupation of father: Unknown, Unknown
+Name and maiden surname of mother: Unknown
+Informant: Robert Graham, Son of deceased, Grenfell
+Place of marriage, age, and to whom: County Tyrone, Ireland; 27 years; Sarah Carnwath
+Children of marriage: William 37 years, Robert 35, Hammond 33, John 31, James 27, Joseph 23, Mary Jane 21, Christiana 19, David 17, George 15. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^12,13

Marriage

1901

Annie Dorothea Meizer; Grenfell, NSW^14,15

Birth of son

1902

Philip James Carnwarth (Phil) Graham; Grenfell, NSW^16,17,18

(Uncle of Bride) Marriage

8 Nov 1911

(Groom) Josiah (Sy) Barker, (Bride) Fanny (Fan) Graham; Holy Trinity Church, Grenfell, NSW; >
Extract from report in Grenfell Record newspaper 15 Nov 1911, page 2:
     At Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday the Rev. A. M. Levick united in the holy bonds of matrimony Josiah, third son of Mr and Mrs Josiah Barker, and Fanny, the second daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Graham.
     The bride's dress ... was from the well-known establishment of Mrs Jones, and was much admired.
     The bridesmaids were Miss Lucy Dickinson and Miss Eva Graham ... Mr George Graham (brother of bride) acted as best man. ...
     After the ceremony, the guests assembled at the Masonic Hall where a very nice breakfast was laid, after the partaking of which the Rev. A. M. Levick proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom. ... Other toasts honoured were "The Ladies", proposed by Mr G. L. Waugh ...; "The Press" proposed by Mr D. Graham, Mr H. S. Howarth (of The Record) responding. Mr Arthur Shaw gave the "Chairman", to which the Rev. A. M. Levick replied.
     Mr and Mrs Barker left by the afternoon's train for Sydney, where the honeymoon will be spent. ...
     Following are the presents -
Bride's father -- Cheque
Bride's mother -- Cheque
Bridegroom's mother -- Pillow shams and doyleys
Bridegrooms father and mother -- Dinner set
E. M. Graham (sister of bride) -- Water-jug and glasses
A. M. Graham (sister of bride) -- Cheese bowl
G. G. Graham (brother of bride) -- Silver fruit dish
L. Graham (brother of bride) -- Fruit and flower stand
Mr and Mrs T. Barker -- Clock
H. Barker -- Silver teapot
M. Barker -- Crochet mats and pair vases
B. Barker -- Chair cushion
L. Barker -- Chair cushion
W. Barker -- Sugar basin
Mrs W. Graham, sen -- Tea set and sauce-bowl
Mr and Mrs R. Graham and family -- Lamp
Mr James Graham and family -- Silver cruet
Mr and Mrs Joseph Graham -- Silver butter dish
Mr and Mrs D. Graham -- Pickle jars
Mr H. Graham -- Lamp
W. W. Graham -- Fruit and flower stand
Mr and Mrs W. Fraser -- Clock
Mrs Allan Shaw and family -- Wash-stand
...
Mr and Mrs G. L. Waugh -- Pair vases
...
Mr and Mrs C. Adams -- Jam dish
Mr and Mrs H. Jones -- Silver jam dish
H. W. Hall -- Breakfast cruet
...
Louis Graham -- Glass sugar basin
...
Rev. A. M. Levick -- Bible
Employees Bradley and Fraser -- Toilet set
...^19,20

Occupation

at 1913

Farmer, Quondong, Grenfell, NSW²¹

AddressOld

at 1913

Annie Dorothea Graham; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
With spouse and (presumably) one child.²²
Resident: Philip James Carnwarth (Phil) Graham

(Living named child) Death

18 May 1914

Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Cause of death: Dropsy. Heart disease.
+Duration of last illness: 1 month.
+Medical attendant: R. E. Rygate, MRCS.
+Informant: W. Graham, Son, Quondong.
+How long in Australia: 58 years in NSW.
+Children & ages: William 56 years, Robert 54, Hammond 52, John 50, James 47, Joseph 45, Mary J. 41, Christina 40, David 39, George 36. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^23,24,13

Marriage of son

1930

Philip James Carnwarth (Phil) Graham, Jeanie Doreen (Dot) McLeod; Grenfell, NSW; >
No children.^25,26

(Brother of deceased) Death

20 Jul 1931

William (Bill) Graham; District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
1. Death Transcription details:
+Date & Place of Death: 20 Jul 1931, District Hospital, Grenfell.
+Name & Occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Sex & Age: Male, 73 [actually 74].
+Cause of death: Arterio sclerosis, Failure of heart.
+Duration of last illness: 2 years.
+Medical attendant: Q. Ercoll [actually Ercole], 19 Jul 1931.
+Father's name & occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Mother's name & maiden surname: Sara Cornworth [actually probably Sarah Carnwath].
+Informant: G. G. Graham, Son, Main Street, Grenfell.
+Born: Rocky River, near Uralla, NSW.
+Marriage: Grenfell, NSW to Fanny Stinson at age 26 [actually Fanny Stimson, age 27 or 28].
+Children & ages: Eva M. 47, Fanny 45, Alice M. 43, George G. 42, Leslie W. 39, Daisy G. 38, Ernest S. 36. 1 male deceased.
2. Obituary in Grenfell Record, 23 Jul 1931, page 3:
     We regret to record the death on Monday last of Mr William Graham, who passed away in the Grenfell Hospital after a long illness. Deceased, who was 73 [actually 74] years of age, was a member of one of the pioneer families of the district, being a son of the late Mr William Graham, who settled on the Quandong in the early days of Grenfell, and was one of the first settlers to grow wheat. The late Mr Graham some years ago sold his snug little property and went to reside with his daughter (Mrs Hampton). His wife (who was a Miss Stimpson [actually Stimson]) predeceased him many years ago.
     A family of three sons and four daughters survive. Messrs Ernest and George (Grenfell) and Les (Sydney). The daughters are Mesdames Hampton, Jos. Hall, Herb. Hall and Barker.
     His brothers, Messrs Hammond, Robert, John, James, [also Joseph not shown], David and George, and sisters, Mesdames Alan Shaw and W. Fraser, survive.
     ...
3. Notice in Forbes Advocate, 24 Jul 1931, page 4:
     Passed away at the Grenfell District Hospital last Monday, Mr Wm Graham, an old resident of the district, aged 73. A family of three sons and four daughters survive.
4. Return Thanks in Grenfell Record, 30 Jul 1931, page 2:
     The family of the late William Graham desire to thank relatives and friends for floral tributes, cards and kind expressions of sympathy in the loss of their beloved father. Also specially thank the Matron and Nursing Staff of Grenfell District Hospital, Dr Ercole and Rev. Cooke.
5. Obituary in Grenfell Record, 13 Aug 1931, page 2:
     With the passing away recently of Mr William Graham a link is broken of the widely known and well respected Graham family of Quandong, a family of eight brothers and two sisters, whose ages range between the 40's to 70's [actually 50s to 70s]. As many may not know it might be interesting to state that Mr Graham, along with his father and Mr J Nealon (now all deceased), were the flrst men to do wheat farming in this district on the Quandong fifty years ago or so [this was ca 1870, when WG Jnr would have been only 12]. Mr Graham also followed the gold mining industry at various centres, and with his other brothers won a fair quantity of this precious metal. There were some rich mines on the Quandong when that area first opened.
     In his younger days he was a very good worker for the Church of England, and also a good churchman, walking perhaps three or four miles in all weathers to attend the services. This was before the present Church of England was built. He experienced the ups and downs of life of early Grenfell, suffering some big losses at times. Only a short time back he had eight beautiful big stacks of hay burnt in a yard at his 'Evadale' home that were uninsured.
     The late Mr W. B. Howarth, father of Messrs. Howarth Bros, of the 'Grenfell Record,' was a neighbour for years of the Graham family. At present Mr W. H. Fisher has a fine residence on the spot where once stood the old homestead on Quandong of the Graham family.
     Mr Graham was scarcely if ever troubled with a days sickness up to the time of his demise. — Contributed.^27,28,29,30

Death

9 Apr 1947

Grenfell, NSW³¹

Burial

Apr 1947

Row J, Sections 7,8 & 9, Old Anglican Cemetery, Grenfell, NSW³²

Probate

1 Sep 1948

NSW; >
Extract from NSW Will Book:
342307: GRAHAM, Joseph, late of Grenfell, Farmer
1 Sep 1948: Letters of Administration of the Estate of the abovenamed deceased were granted to Phillip James Garnwarth [actually Carnwarth] GRAHAM, a son of the said deceased. Intestate died on 9 Apr 1947. Estate sworn at the sum of £5,504:8:2 nett.³³

Executor & Son: Philip James Carnwarth (Phil) Graham

Family

Annie Dorothea Meizer b. c 1880, d. 27 Mar 1946

Child

1.

Philip James Carnwarth (Phil) Graham b. 1902, d. 25 Feb 1951

Citations

Birth Transcription: Graham, Joseph, transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1868/12157, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrJos; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0042. Given name, Surname.
Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. 1980s: Nickname.
Forbes Family History Group, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts (Published by Forbes Family History Group, Forbes, 2002), hereafter called Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts; copy in Researcher's Library. Vol. 1, page 22: Given name, Surname.
Birth Transcription GrJos. DOB, POB, Memo1.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 22: Age 77 at DOD 9 Apr 1947 (actually 78).
Graham AD, Oral. 1991: Memo2.
Birth Transcription GrJos. Address inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Mary Jane [0051], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1871/7615, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrMJ; paper copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0051. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Christiana [0052], transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1873/8722, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrC; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0052. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, David [0037], transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1874/9087, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrD; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0037. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, George Henry [0050], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1878/10429, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrGH; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0050. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Death Certificate: Graham, William [0038], issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1895/004882, dated 24 Mar 2005, hereafter called Death Certificate GrW; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0038. DOD, POD, Memos 1-10.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 22: DOD.
Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: Married.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Marriages Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0042. Registration No. 9251/1901 [Joseph Graham + Annie D. Meizer], viewed 22 May 2005: YOM, Registration District.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Births Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/bdm_fh.html, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; paper copy of search page in Researcher's family history papers, ID0673. Registration No. 22299/1902 [Phillip J C Graham], viewed 21 May 2005: YOB, Registration District.
Graham AD, Oral. Aug/Sep 1991: DOB < 1900.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 22: Age 47 at DOD 25 Feb 1951 [actually 48 or 49, if born in 1902].
NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy at ID0679. Registration No. 13182/1911 [Josiah Barker + Fanny Graham], viewed 27 Apr 2005: YOMRegn, Registration District.
Grenfell Record newspaper, published by WB Howarth in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia website at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record/Trove, digital and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID680. 15 Nov 1911, p2, accessed 7 Jul 2013: DOM, POM, Memos.
New South Wales Electoral Roll for 1913, accessed at www.ancestry.com.au, hereafter called NSW Electoral Roll 1913. Viewed 23/10/17: Occupation in 1913.
NSW Electoral Roll 1913. Burrangong electoral district, Grenfell polling place. Viewed 23/10/17: Addressl.
Graham AD, Oral. Apr 1988: DOD ca 1915. Jun 1991: DOD ca 1911. Feb 1993: DOD ca 1915.
Death Certificate: Graham (nee Carnwath), Sarah [0143], issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1914/009218, dated 24 Mar 2005, hereafter called Death Certificate GrS; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0143. DOD, POD, Memos 1-6.
Graham AD, Oral. Sep 1991: PG probably in his late 30s when he married, Memo1.
NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy at ID0673. Registration No. 11487/1930 [Philip JC Graham & Jeannie D McLeod], viewed 21 May 2005: YOM, Registration District.
Death Transcription: Graham, William [0040]. Certificate 11866/1931 transcribed by Joy Murrin, NSW Transcription Agent in Apr 2005, hereafter called Death Transcription GrW2; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0040. DOD, POD, Memos 1-9.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 26: DOD, age 73 [actual 74].
Grenfell Record newspaper, published in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove web site at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records at ID0040. Source accessed 21 Oct 2017: DOD, POD, Memos 2, 4 and 5.
Forbes Advocate newspaper, published from 1911 in Forbes, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Forbes Advocate, digital and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID0040. Source accessed 21 Oct 1917: DOD, POD, Memo 3..
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 22: DOD, POD inferred.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 22: POBurial.
New South Wales Will Books 1800-1952, findmypast.com.au on-line database, original data from State Records Authority of New South Wales; hereafter called FMP/NSW Will Books. Paper and digital copies held in Researcher's Family History records, ID0042.

John Durham II^1,2,3

M, ID43, (10 Mar 1835-11 Jul 1910)

Last Edited

24 Sep 2023

Relationship

Great-grandfather of Lindsay David Graham

Father

William Durham II¹ b. 2 Aug 1812, d. 1897

Mother

Ann Stephen⁴ b. 1810, d. Sep 1865

Birth

10 Mar 1835

Liverpool, ENGLAND^5,6,7,8

Baptism

24 Mar 1835

St Peter's, Liverpool, ENGLAND⁹

Travel

to 29 Dec 1857

Lillias, ???/Port Phillip, ENGLAND/AUSTRALIA¹⁰

Marriage

28 Dec 1870

Eliza Baker; Holy Trinity Church, Grenfell, NSW^11,12

Birth of son

3 Feb 1872

John William (Jack) Durham III; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW^13,14

Birth of son

10 Mar 1873

Thomas (Tom) Durham; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW^15,16

Birth of son

8 Jun 1874

Arthur Edward Durham Snr; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW^15,17

Birth of son

24 Dec 1875

Alfred Ernest Durham; Grenfell, NSW¹⁸

Birth of daughter

25 Jun 1877

Annie Durham; Grenfell, NSW¹⁹

Occupation

1878

Farmer, Spring Valley, Grenfell, NSW²⁰

Birth of daughter

5 Jul 1878

Emily Jane Durham; Spring Valley, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Father's name, occupation, age and birthplace: John Durham, Farmer, 38, Liverpool, ENGLAND.
+Mother's maiden name, age and birthplace: Eliza Baker, 25, Hexham, NSW.
+Date and place of marriage, previous issue: 28 Dec 1870, Grenfell, 4 males living, 1 female deceased.
+Informant, witnesses etc: Not recorded on transcription.²¹

Birth of daughter

7 May 1880

Louisa Maria Durham; Grenfell, NSW²²

Birth of son

13 Aug 1882

Henry George (Harry) Durham; Grenfell, NSW²³

Birth of daughter

9 Aug 1884

Alice Maud Durham; Grenfell, NSW²⁴

Birth of daughter

27 Feb 1886

Rose Mary Durham; Grenfell, NSW²⁵

Birth of son

27 Feb 1886

Frederick James Durham; Grenfell, NSW²⁶

Birth of daughter

20 Dec 1887

Edith May (Edie) Durham; Grenfell, NSW²⁷

Birth of daughter

21 Oct 1889

Eliza Beatrice (Lila) Durham; Grenfell, NSW²⁸

Marriage of son

7 Aug 1891

John William (Jack) Durham III, Sarah Jane Shaw; Cowra, NSW; >
When they married, John was 19 and Sarah was a 28 year old widow with 3 children -- these differences meant they were ostracised following their marriage.^11,29,30

Marriage of son

6 Oct 1897

Thomas (Tom) Durham, Amelia (Millie) Cartwright; Crookwell, NSW; >
5 children.^31,32

Marriage of son

6 Sep 1899

Arthur Edward Durham Snr, Minnie Drain; Grenfell, NSW; >
3/4 children, including son Les.^33,34,35

Address

Eliza Durham; 'Hopefield', Grenfell, NSW; >
With spouse. For some years (in later life).³⁶

Death

11 Jul 1910

'Hopefield', Grenfell, NSW^37,38,39
Widow: Eliza Durham

Burial

Jul 1910

Church of England Cemetery, Grenfell, NSW⁴⁰
Cemetery: Grenfell, NSW (Cemetery)

Family		Eliza Baker b. 2 Nov 1856, d. 15 Jul 1933
Children	1.	John William (Jack) Durham III+¹ b. 3 Feb 1872, d. 16 Jun 1947
	2.	Thomas (Tom) Durham+ b. 10 Mar 1873, d. 24 Aug 1947
	3.	Arthur Edward Durham Snr+ b. 8 Jun 1874, d. 30 Jan 1938
	4.	Alfred Ernest Durham+ b. 24 Dec 1875, d. 6 Aug 1940
	5.	Annie Durham b. 25 Jun 1877, d. 28 Jun 1877
	6.	Emily Jane Durham+ b. 5 Jul 1878, d. 23 Nov 1957
	7.	Louisa Maria Durham b. 7 May 1880, d. 15 Nov 1970
	8.	Henry George (Harry) Durham b. 13 Aug 1882, d. 15 Sep 1953
	9.	Alice Maud Durham b. 9 Aug 1884, d. 26 Dec 1884
	10.	Rose Mary Durham b. 27 Feb 1886, d. 17 Aug 1886
	11.	Frederick James Durham b. 27 Feb 1886, d. 28 Jun 1886
	12.	Edith May (Edie) Durham+ b. 20 Dec 1887, d. 18 Nov 1971
	13.	Eliza Beatrice (Lila) Durham b. 21 Oct 1889, d. 9 Feb 1957

Citations

Family history chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter, compiled by Lois Hunter, Mar 1999 for the Durham Family Reunion in Oct 1999, hereafter called FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter; copy in Researcher's family history papers: Given name, surname, suffix.
Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. Dec 1987: Given name, surname.
Birth Transcription: Durham, Emily Jane [0039], Transcribed on 25 Feb 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 10432/1878, hereafter called Birth Transcription DuEJ; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0039. Father's given name, surname.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: Given name, surname.
Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1990: POB Australia.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: MOB, YOB, POB inferred from Baptism details.
Birth Transcription DuEJ. Father's age 38 (so DOB between Jul 1839 and Jul 1840), POB.
Family history chart, Brown/Reece family 1, compiled by unknown ca early 1999 for the Durham Family Reunion in Oct 1999, hereafter called FH chart, Brown/Reece 1; copy in Researcher's family history papers: DOB..
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: DOBaptism, POBaptism.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: Ship, date and port of arrival.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: DOM, POM.
Birth Transcription DuEJ. DOM, POM Grenfell.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: DOB 25 Jan 1872, POB Quondong, Grenfell.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, On-line Births Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 7305/1872 [John W Durham, parents John & Eliza], accessed 8 Oct 2022: DOB 3 Feb 1872 [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: DOB, POB.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 8684/1873 [Thomas DURHAM, parents John & Eliza Baker], accessed 24 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 8933/1874 [Arthur Edward DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 24 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 9353/1876 [Alfred Ernest DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 24 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], POB Registration Grenfell.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 9683/1877 [Annie DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 24 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
Birth Transcription DuEJ. Father's occupation: Farmer.
Birth Transcription DuEJ. DOB, POB, Memo1.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 11722/1880 [Louisa Maria DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 24 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 16919/1882 [Henry George DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 24 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 20142/1884 [Alice M DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 21538/1886 [Rose M DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 21539/1886 [Frederick J DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 22608/1888 [Edith M DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 25 Jun 2023 & 13 Oct 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 21649/1889 [Eliza B DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], POB Registration Grenfell.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, Online Marriages Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 3586/1891 [John W DURHAM + Sarah J SHAW], viewed 20 Feb 2020: DOM [date by reduction], Registration District Cowra.
Information obtained orally from unknown persons at Durham family reunion [generally annotated in pencil on Durham/Baker chart], Grenfell NSW, October 1999; hereafter called Durham family reunion: Memo.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: DOM, POM, Memo.
NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 7516/1897 [Thomas DURHAM + Amelia CARTWRIGHT], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOM [date by reduction], Registration District Crookwell.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: YOM, POM.
Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: Memo.
NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 5888/1899 [Arthur N DURHAM + Minnie DRAIN], accessed 29 Sep 2023: DOM [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
Graham AD, Oral. Jun 1991.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: DOD, POD Grenfell.
Graham AD, Oral. Dec 1987: DOD 1913?
Jun 1991: DOD ca 1915, POD 'Hopefield', Grenfell.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, On-line Deaths Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index. Registration No. 9508/1910 [John DURHAM, parents William & Eliza], accessed 24 Sep 2023: DOD [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: POBurial.

Eliza Baker^1,2

F, ID44, (2 Nov 1856-15 Jul 1933)

Last Edited

12 Oct 2023

Relationship

Great-grandmother of Lindsay David Graham

Father

Thomas Baker² b. c 1810

Mother

Maria Rees b. c 1814, d. 25 Mar 1890

FamilySearch

G4SZ-C7Q 15 Feb 2023: DOB, POB, DOD, POD, MYOBurial, POBurial.

Birth

2 Nov 1856

Hexham, NSW; >
Birth Certificate details:
+Father's name, occupation, age and birthplace: Thomas Baker, Labourer, 46, Bath, England.
+Date and place of marriage, previous issue: 1856, Dapto, Illawarra, 2 girls.
+Mother's name and maiden surname, age and birthplace: Maria formerly Rees, 42, Newtown, Wales.
+Informant: Thomas Baker, Father, Hexham.
+Witness: None, Mrs Roe, Mrs Feeney.
+Particulars of Registration: 25 Nov 1856, Newcastle.³

Marriage

28 Dec 1870

John Durham II; Holy Trinity Church, Grenfell, NSW^4,5

Married Name

28 Dec 1870

Durham

Birth of son

3 Feb 1872

John William (Jack) Durham III; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW^6,7

Birth of son

10 Mar 1873

Thomas (Tom) Durham; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW^8,9

Birth of son

8 Jun 1874

Arthur Edward Durham Snr; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW^8,10

Birth of son

24 Dec 1875

Alfred Ernest Durham; Grenfell, NSW¹¹

Birth of daughter

25 Jun 1877

Annie Durham; Grenfell, NSW¹²

Birth of daughter

5 Jul 1878

Emily Jane Durham; Spring Valley, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Father's name, occupation, age and birthplace: John Durham, Farmer, 38, Liverpool, ENGLAND.
+Mother's maiden name, age and birthplace: Eliza Baker, 25, Hexham, NSW.
+Date and place of marriage, previous issue: 28 Dec 1870, Grenfell, 4 males living, 1 female deceased.
+Informant, witnesses etc: Not recorded on transcription.¹³

Birth of daughter

7 May 1880

Louisa Maria Durham; Grenfell, NSW¹⁴

Birth of son

13 Aug 1882

Henry George (Harry) Durham; Grenfell, NSW¹⁵

Birth of daughter

9 Aug 1884

Alice Maud Durham; Grenfell, NSW¹⁶

Birth of daughter

27 Feb 1886

Rose Mary Durham; Grenfell, NSW¹⁷

Birth of son

27 Feb 1886

Frederick James Durham; Grenfell, NSW¹⁸

Birth of daughter

20 Dec 1887

Edith May (Edie) Durham; Grenfell, NSW¹⁹

Birth of daughter

21 Oct 1889

Eliza Beatrice (Lila) Durham; Grenfell, NSW²⁰

Marriage of son

7 Aug 1891

John William (Jack) Durham III, Sarah Jane Shaw; Cowra, NSW; >
When they married, John was 19 and Sarah was a 28 year old widow with 3 children -- these differences meant they were ostracised following their marriage.^4,21,22

Marriage of son

6 Oct 1897

Thomas (Tom) Durham, Amelia (Millie) Cartwright; Crookwell, NSW; >
5 children.^23,24

Marriage of son

6 Sep 1899

Arthur Edward Durham Snr, Minnie Drain; Grenfell, NSW; >
3/4 children, including son Les.^25,26,27

Marriage of daughter

14 Feb 1900

Louisa Maria Durham, Thomas Robinson; Grenfell, NSW²⁸

Marriage of daughter

20 Apr 1904

Emily Jane Durham, David (Dave) Graham; Holy Trinity Church, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Conjugal status, Occupation; Bachelor, Farmer; Spinster, Private Life.
+Birthplace, age: Quondong, NSW, 28 [actually 29]; Grenfell, NSW, 25.
Usual place of Residence: Quondong, NSW; Grenfell, NSW.
+Father's name & occupation: William Graham (dec'd), Farmer; John Durham, Farmer.
+Mother's name & maiden surname: Sarah Carnworth; Eliza Baker.^29,4

Marriage of daughter

21 Sep 1904

Edith May (Edie) Durham, Arthur John (Jack) Millynn; Grenfell, NSW; >
Edie's first marriage.
Marriage Notice in Grenfell Record, 1 Oct 1904, page 2:
MILLYNN— DURHAM. At Grenfell, on the 21st September, by Rev. R. Smee, Arthur John Millynn, of Bywong, to Edith May Durham, of Ferndale, Grenfell.

Mention in Grenfell Record, 31 Dec 1904, page 4:
Summary Local Events September1904
Weddings -- ..., Mr J. Millynn to Miss E.M. Durham.^30,31,32

Marriage of daughter

1905

Eliza Beatrice (Lila) Durham, Reginald Campbell Norris; Grenfell, NSW³³

Address

John Durham II; 'Hopefield', Grenfell, NSW; >
With spouse. For some years (in later life).³⁴

(Widow) Death

11 Jul 1910

John Durham II; 'Hopefield', Grenfell, NSW^35,36,37

Marriage of son

14 Feb 1912

Alfred Ernest Durham, Rose Ann Bush; Grenfell, NSW³⁸

Marriage of son

24 Mar 1927

John William (Jack) Durham III, Joanna Smith; Dunedin, NEW ZEALAND; >
No children.^4,39

Death

15 Jul 1933

Young, NSW; >
Summary of obituaries in Grenfell Record 17 Jul 1933 p2, Goulburn Post 19 Jul 1933 p2, Albury Banner 21 Jul 1933 p46 and Forbes Advocate 21 Jul 1933 p4:
     She died at age 80 or 82 [actually 76] of pneumonia followed by heart failure on Sat 15 Jul 1933 at her son's residence in Young, NSW. Her husband John Durham, of Quandong, Grenfell, died 23 years earlier.
     A member of a well-known pioneering family, daughter of John Baker [actually Thomas Baker] of the Goulburn district, she went with her husband to the Grenfell district at the time of the Quandong diggings. Later they selected land at Weddin, rearing a large family.
     She is survived by 5 sons [John or Jack (NZ), Arthur (Ariah Park), Thomas or Tom (Young), Alfred or Alf (Grenfell) and Henry or Harry (Grenfell or Ariah Park)], 4 daughters [Mrs D. Graham (Grenfell), Mrs Reg Norris (Grenfell), Mrs T. Robinson (Weethalle) and Mrs J. Melnyu or Millynn (NZ)], 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. An older sister, Mrs S. Foulkes, lives at Temora.^{40,41,42,43,44,45}

Burial

c 16 Jul 1933

Church of England Cemetery, Grenfell, NSW; >
Obituary in the Grenfell Record 17 Jul 1933 p2 states that the burial was in the Grenfell cemetery, Rev. N. G. F. Cooke officiating. A long list of those who sent wreaths is included.^46,47

Cemetery: Grenfell, NSW (Cemetery)
Minister: Rev. Norman Gerald Frank Cooke

Family		John Durham II b. 10 Mar 1835, d. 11 Jul 1910
Children	1.	John William (Jack) Durham III+⁴⁸ b. 3 Feb 1872, d. 16 Jun 1947
	2.	Thomas (Tom) Durham+ b. 10 Mar 1873, d. 24 Aug 1947
	3.	Arthur Edward Durham Snr+ b. 8 Jun 1874, d. 30 Jan 1938
	4.	Alfred Ernest Durham+ b. 24 Dec 1875, d. 6 Aug 1940
	5.	Annie Durham b. 25 Jun 1877, d. 28 Jun 1877
	6.	Emily Jane Durham+ b. 5 Jul 1878, d. 23 Nov 1957
	7.	Louisa Maria Durham b. 7 May 1880, d. 15 Nov 1970
	8.	Henry George (Harry) Durham b. 13 Aug 1882, d. 15 Sep 1953
	9.	Alice Maud Durham b. 9 Aug 1884, d. 26 Dec 1884
	10.	Rose Mary Durham b. 27 Feb 1886, d. 17 Aug 1886
	11.	Frederick James Durham b. 27 Feb 1886, d. 28 Jun 1886
	12.	Edith May (Edie) Durham+ b. 20 Dec 1887, d. 18 Nov 1971
	13.	Eliza Beatrice (Lila) Durham b. 21 Oct 1889, d. 9 Feb 1957

Citations

Birth Certificate: Baker, Eliza, Entry 6265/210 registered on 25 Nov 1856 in Newcastle, NSW, Certified True Copy issued by Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages, New South Wales on 4 Jun 1996, hereafter called Birth Certificate BaE; photocopy held in Researcher's family history papers, ID0044. Given name, Surname.
Family history chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter, compiled by Lois Hunter, Mar 1999 for the Durham Family Reunion in Oct 1999, hereafter called FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter; copy in Researcher's family history papers: Given name, surname.
Birth Certificate BaE. DOB, POB, Memos.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: DOM, POM.
Birth Transcription: Durham, Emily Jane [0039], Transcribed on 25 Feb 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 10432/1878, hereafter called Birth Transcription DuEJ; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0039. DOM, POM Grenfell.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: DOB 25 Jan 1872, POB Quondong, Grenfell.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, On-line Births Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 7305/1872 [John W Durham, parents John & Eliza], accessed 8 Oct 2022: DOB 3 Feb 1872 [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: DOB, POB.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 8684/1873 [Thomas DURHAM, parents John & Eliza Baker], accessed 24 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 8933/1874 [Arthur Edward DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 24 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 9353/1876 [Alfred Ernest DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 24 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], POB Registration Grenfell.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 9683/1877 [Annie DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 24 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
Birth Transcription DuEJ. DOB, POB, Memo1.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 11722/1880 [Louisa Maria DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 24 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 16919/1882 [Henry George DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 24 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 20142/1884 [Alice M DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 21538/1886 [Rose M DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 21539/1886 [Frederick J DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 22608/1888 [Edith M DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 25 Jun 2023 & 13 Oct 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 21649/1889 [Eliza B DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], POB Registration Grenfell.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, Online Marriages Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 3586/1891 [John W DURHAM + Sarah J SHAW], viewed 20 Feb 2020: DOM [date by reduction], Registration District Cowra.
Information obtained orally from unknown persons at Durham family reunion [generally annotated in pencil on Durham/Baker chart], Grenfell NSW, October 1999; hereafter called Durham family reunion: Memo.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: DOM, POM, Memo.
NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 7516/1897 [Thomas DURHAM + Amelia CARTWRIGHT], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOM [date by reduction], Registration District Crookwell.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: YOM, POM.
Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: Memo.
NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 5888/1899 [Arthur N DURHAM + Minnie DRAIN], accessed 29 Sep 2023: DOM [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 1309/1900 [Thomas ROBINSON + Louisa M DURHAM], accessed 24 Jun 2023: DOM [date by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
Marriage Transcription: Graham, David & Durham, Emily Jane [0037+0039], Transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths Marriages, Registration No. 3956/1904, hereafter called Marriage Transcription GrD+DuEJ; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0037. DOM, POM Grenfell, Memos 1-4.
NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 6567/1904 [Arthur J MILLYNN + Edith M DURHAM], accessed 25 Jun 2023 & 11 Oct 2023: DOM [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
Family history chart, Durham&Baker/Durham, compiled by Keith E. Durham ca early 1999 for the Durham Family Reunion in Oct 1999, hereafter called FH chart, Durham&Baker/Durham; copy in Researcher's family history papers. Page 1: YOM, Memo1..
Grenfell Record newspaper, published by WB Howarth in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia website at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record/Trove, digital and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID0764. Source 1 Oct 1904, p2, accessed 11 Oct 2023: Memo2.
NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 9606/1905 [Reginald C NORRIS + Eliza B DURHAM], accessed 25 Jun 2023: YOM, Registration District Grenfell.
Graham AD, Oral. Jun 1991.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: DOD, POD Grenfell.
Graham AD, Oral. Dec 1987: DOD 1913?
Jun 1991: DOD ca 1915, POD 'Hopefield', Grenfell.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, On-line Deaths Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index. Registration No. 9508/1910 [John DURHAM, parents William & Eliza], accessed 24 Sep 2023: DOD [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 1870/1912 [Alfred E DURHAM + Rose A BUSH], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOM [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
Durham family reunion: Memo1.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: DOD, POD.
Graham AD, Oral. Dec 1987: DOD ca 1915; Jun 1991: DOD ca 1916.
Grenfell Record newspaper, published in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove web site at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records at ID0044. Source viewed 9 Mar 2019: DOD, POD, Memos.
Goulburn Post newspaper, previously Goulburn Evening Penny Post, then Goulburn Evening Post, founded by Thomas Daniel and George Grey, Goulburn, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Goulburn Post/Trove; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records, ID0044. Source viewed 9 Mar 2019: DOD, POD, Memos.
Albury Banner and Wodonga Express newspaper, founded by George Adams, Albury, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Albury Banner; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records, ID0044. Source viewed 9 Mar 2019: DOD, POD, Memos.
Forbes Advocate newspaper, published in Forbes, NSW, accessed on National Library of Australia Trove at www.trove.nla.gov.au; hereafter called Forbes Advocate; paper copy and image in Researcher's Family History records: ID0044. Source viewed 9 Mar 2019: DOD, POD, Memos.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: POBurial.
Grenfell Record; copies in Researcher's FH records at ID0044. Source viewed 9 Mar 2019: POBurial, Memo.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: Given name, surname, suffix.

Arthur Edward Durham Snr^1,2,3,4

M, ID45, (8 Jun 1874-30 Jan 1938)

Last Edited

29 Sep 2023

Relationship

Granduncle of Lindsay David Graham

Father

John Durham II b. 10 Mar 1835, d. 11 Jul 1910

Mother

Eliza Baker b. 2 Nov 1856, d. 15 Jul 1933

Birth

8 Jun 1874

Quondong, Grenfell, NSW^5,6

Marriage

6 Sep 1899

Minnie Drain; Grenfell, NSW; >
3/4 children, including son Les.^7,8,9

Birth of daughter

3 Mar 1900

Minnie May Eliza (May) Durham; Grenfell, NSW; >
Eldest of 5 children.^10,11

Birth of son

10 Nov 1903

Arthur Edward Durham Jnr; Grenfell, NSW; >
Second of 5 children.^10,12,13

Birth of son

4 Aug 1906

Leslie Baden (Les) Durham; Tyagong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Third of 5 children.^14,10,15,16

Birth of son

13 Aug 1910

Stanley George (Stan) Durham; Grenfell, NSW; >
Fourth of 5 children.^10,17,18

Birth of daughter

3 Nov 1914

Ivy Mary Durham; Temora, NSW; >
Youngest of 5 children.^10,19

AddressOld

from before 1920

Minnie Drain; Ariah Park, NSW²⁰

Occupation

c 1920

Wheat farmer²¹

Marriage of son

19 Aug 1931

Arthur Edward Durham Jnr, Edith Margaret Oliver; Temora, NSW²²

Death

30 Jan 1938

Ardlethan, NSW²³

Family

Minnie Drain d. 6 Oct 1936

Children

1.

Minnie May Eliza (May) Durham+ b. 3 Mar 1900, d. 3 Sep 1982

2.

Arthur Edward Durham Jnr+ b. 10 Nov 1903, d. 12 Jul 1984

3.

Leslie Baden (Les) Durham+ b. 4 Aug 1906, d. 1 Jan 1986

4.

Stanley George (Stan) Durham+²⁴ b. 13 Aug 1910, d. 14 Jun 2001

5.

Ivy Mary Durham+²⁴ b. 3 Nov 1914

Citations

Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: First given name, surname.
Family history chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter, compiled by Lois Hunter, Mar 1999 for the Durham Family Reunion in Oct 1999, hereafter called FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter; copy in Researcher's family history papers: First given name, second initial, surname.
Information obtained orally from unknown persons at Durham family reunion [generally annotated in pencil on Durham/Baker chart], Grenfell NSW, October 1999; hereafter called Durham family reunion: Two given names, surname.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, On-line Births Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 8933/1874 [Arthur Edward DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 24 Jun 2023: Given names, Surname.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: DOB, POB.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 8933/1874 [Arthur Edward DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 24 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Hunter: YOM, POM.
Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: Memo.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, Online Marriages Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 5888/1899 [Arthur N DURHAM + Minnie DRAIN], accessed 29 Sep 2023: DOM [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
Durham family reunion: Memo.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 3637/1900 [Minnie M E DURHAM, parents Arthur E & Minnie], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell, Memo.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 3388/1904 [Arthur E DURHAM, parents Arthur E & Minnie], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell, Memo.
Family history chart, Durham&Baker/Durham, compiled by Keith E. Durham ca early 1999 for the Durham Family Reunion in Oct 1999, hereafter called FH chart, Durham&Baker/Durham; copy in Researcher's family history papers. Page 2: DOB..
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 24305/1906 [Leslie B DURHAM, parents Arthur E & Minnie], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell, Memo.
Find a Grave website, World’s largest gravesite collection, accessed at www.findagrave.com; hereafter called Find a Grave; gravestone image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records, ID0766. Site accessed 23 Sep 2023 (Memorial ID 76565978 created by ProgBase on 16 Sep 2011, gravestone photo by Marc Canino): DOB.
Ancestry Public Member Tree entitled Durham Family Tree, owned by Ian Durham, accessed at https://www.ancestry.com.au; hereafter called Ancestry PMTree/Ian Durham; copy not retained. Site accessed 23 Sep 2023: DOB, POB Tyagong. No source recorded for POB.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 26937/1910 [Stanley G DURHAM, parents Arthur E & Minnie], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell, Memo.
FH chart, Durham&Baker/Durham. Page DOB.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 52996/1914 [Ivy M DURHAM, parents Arthur E & Minnie], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Temora, Memo.
Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: Date1, Address.
Graham AD, Oral. Ca 1993: Occupation.
NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No.10042/1931 [Arthur E DURHAM + Edith M OLIVER], accessed 30 Sep 2023: DOM [by reduction], Registration District Temora.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, On-line Deaths Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index. Registration No. 1392/1938 [Arthur Edward DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOD [by reduction], Registration District Ardlethan.
Durham family reunion: Given name, surname.

Henry George (Harry) Durham^1,2

M, ID46, (13 Aug 1882-15 Sep 1953)

Last Edited

29 Sep 2023

Relationship

Granduncle of Lindsay David Graham

Father

John Durham II b. 10 Mar 1835, d. 11 Jul 1910

Mother

Eliza Baker b. 2 Nov 1856, d. 15 Jul 1933

Birth

13 Aug 1882

Grenfell, NSW³

Address

say 1920s

NSW; >
Property at Weethalle?, ca 12 months at Hopefield, Grenfell, then moved to Sydney ca early 1920s.⁴

Marriage

25 Jul 1938

Edith Lenore Armytage; Burwood, NSW⁵

Death

15 Sep 1953

North Sydney, NSW⁶

Family

Edith Lenore Armytage

Citations

NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, On-line Births Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 16919/1882 [Henry George DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 24 Jun 2023: Given names, Surname.
Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: Referred to as Harry.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 16919/1882 [Henry George DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 24 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: Memo.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, Online Marriages Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 17649/1938 [Henry George DURHAM + Edith Lenore ARMYTAGE], accessed 28 Sep 2023: DOM [by reduction], Registration District Burwood.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, On-line Deaths Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index. Registration No. 17460/1953 [Henry George DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOD [by reduction], POD Registration North Sydney.

Alfred Ernest Durham¹

M, ID47, (24 Dec 1875-6 Aug 1940)

Last Edited

26 Jun 2023

Relationship

Granduncle of Lindsay David Graham

Father

John Durham II b. 10 Mar 1835, d. 11 Jul 1910

Mother

Eliza Baker b. 2 Nov 1856, d. 15 Jul 1933

Birth

24 Dec 1875

Grenfell, NSW²

Marriage

14 Feb 1912

Rose Ann Bush; Grenfell, NSW³

Birth of son

18 Aug 1912

Claude Alfred Durham; Grenfell, NSW; >
Only child.^4,5

Address

c 1920

Rose Ann Bush; Black Piney Range Road, Grenfell, NSW; >
With spouse. Road to Forbes. Lived there in mid-1920s.⁶

Death

6 Aug 1940

Grenfell, NSW⁷

Family

Rose Ann Bush b. 1882

Child

1.

Claude Alfred Durham b. 18 Aug 1912, d. 1984

Citations

NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, On-line Births Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 9353/1876 [Alfred Ernest DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 24 Jun 2023: Given names, Surname.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 9353/1876 [Alfred Ernest DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 24 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], POB Registration Grenfell.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, Online Marriages Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 1870/1912 [Alfred E DURHAM + Rose A BUSH], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOM [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: YOB guesstimate 1913, Memo.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 43253/1912 [Claude A DURHAM, parents Alfred E & Rose A], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
Graham AD, Oral. Feb 1993: Memo.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, On-line Deaths Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index. Registration No. 14214/1940 [Alfred Ernest DURHAM, parents John & Eliza], accessed 25 Jun 2023: DOD [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.

James (Jim) Graham^1,2

M, ID48, (13 Nov 1866-22 Dec 1936)

Last Edited

19 May 2017

Relationship

Granduncle of Lindsay David Graham

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

William Graham b. ca 1827/28, d. 23 Jun 1895

Mother

Sarah Carnwath b. c 1833, d. 18 May 1914

Birth

13 Nov 1866

Ten Mile Rush/Monteagle, Young, NSW; >
+Father's name, occupation, age and birthplace: William Graham, Storekeeper, 35, County Tyrone, Ireland.
+Mother's name, maiden surname, age and birthplace: Sarah Carnworth, 29, Tyrone, Ireland.
+Informant: Father.^3,4
Father & Informant: William Graham
Mother: Sarah Carnwath

(Resident) AddressOld

at Nov 1866

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 6 children.
The family moved from Young to Grenfell some time between 13 Nov 1866 (when son James was born in Young) and 29 Jan 1867 (when daughter Sarah died in Grenfell).^5,6

(Resident) AddressOld

at 30 Jan 1867

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 5 children.
From the date of Sarah's death.⁷

(Resident) AddressOld

at July 1868

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 6 children.⁸

(Resident) AddressOld

at July 1871

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 7 children.⁹

(Resident) AddressOld

at May 1873

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 8 children.¹⁰

(Resident) AddressOld

at Nov 1874

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 9 children.¹¹

(Resident) AddressOld

at Jul 1878

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 10 children (although some of the older children may have left home before the birth of the youngest child George in 1878).¹²

Marriage

18 Jan 1892

Bertha Mary Ann (Mary) Holten; One Mile, Grenfell, NSW; >
4 sons (Victor, Tom, Arthur and the youngest, Ray) and some? daughters.^13,14,15,16

AddressOld

say 1892 to 1909

Bertha Mary Ann (Mary) Holten; The Glen, Quandong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents with 1-8 children at various times.
Presumably moved here at or soon after marriage.
Address current at mother Mary's death in Nov 1909.^17,18
Resident: Wilfred Walter Graham
Resident: Thomas James (Tom) Graham
Resident: Mary Isobel Graham
Resident: Victor Joseph Graham
Resident: Dulcie Ruth Graham
Resident: Arthur Edward Graham
Resident: Raymond Cecil (Ray) Graham
Resident: Philippa Sarah (Phyllis) Graham

Birth of son

24 Apr 1892

Wilfred Walter Graham; Grenfell, NSW^19,20

Birth of son

5 Jul 1893

Thomas James (Tom) Graham; Grenfell, NSW^21,22

Birth of daughter

c 1894

Mary Isobel Graham; Grenfell, NSW²³

(Living named child) Death

23 Jun 1895

William Graham; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Death Certificate details:
+Occupation, sex and age: Farmer, Male, 68 years
+Cause of death: Primary "Jaundice", Secondary "Carcinoma"
+Duration of last illness: 4 weeks
+Medical attendant, last saw deceased: Robert Edward Rygate, 22 Jun 1895
+How long in Australia: 1 year in Queensland, 39 years in NSW
+Name and occupation of father: Unknown, Unknown
+Name and maiden surname of mother: Unknown
+Informant: Robert Graham, Son of deceased, Grenfell
+Place of marriage, age, and to whom: County Tyrone, Ireland; 27 years; Sarah Carnwath
+Children of marriage: William 37 years, Robert 35, Hammond 33, John 31, James 27, Joseph 23, Mary Jane 21, Christiana 19, David 17, George 15. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^24,25

Birth of son

27 Mar 1896

Victor Joseph Graham; Grenfell, NSW^20,26

Birth of daughter

c 1897

Dulcie Ruth Graham; Grenfell, NSW^27,28

Birth of son

17 Aug 1899

Arthur Edward Graham; Grenfell, NSW²⁹

Birth of son

c 1901

Raymond Cecil (Ray) Graham; Grenfell, NSW^30,31,32

Birth of daughter

c 1907

Philippa Sarah (Phyllis) Graham; Grenfell, NSW^33,34

AddressOld

say from 1910 to after 1920s

John (Jack) Graham; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Jim moved in with John (presumed to be his brother John) after the death of Jim's wife in 1909.
John lived in the Quondong area on his own small (100-150 acres) property in the 1920s.^35,36

(Uncle of Bride) Marriage

8 Nov 1911

(Groom) Josiah (Sy) Barker, (Bride) Fanny (Fan) Graham; Holy Trinity Church, Grenfell, NSW; >
Extract from report in Grenfell Record newspaper 15 Nov 1911, page 2:
     At Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday the Rev. A. M. Levick united in the holy bonds of matrimony Josiah, third son of Mr and Mrs Josiah Barker, and Fanny, the second daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Graham.
     The bride's dress ... was from the well-known establishment of Mrs Jones, and was much admired.
     The bridesmaids were Miss Lucy Dickinson and Miss Eva Graham ... Mr George Graham (brother of bride) acted as best man. ...
     After the ceremony, the guests assembled at the Masonic Hall where a very nice breakfast was laid, after the partaking of which the Rev. A. M. Levick proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom. ... Other toasts honoured were "The Ladies", proposed by Mr G. L. Waugh ...; "The Press" proposed by Mr D. Graham, Mr H. S. Howarth (of The Record) responding. Mr Arthur Shaw gave the "Chairman", to which the Rev. A. M. Levick replied.
     Mr and Mrs Barker left by the afternoon's train for Sydney, where the honeymoon will be spent. ...
     Following are the presents -
Bride's father -- Cheque
Bride's mother -- Cheque
Bridegroom's mother -- Pillow shams and doyleys
Bridegrooms father and mother -- Dinner set
E. M. Graham (sister of bride) -- Water-jug and glasses
A. M. Graham (sister of bride) -- Cheese bowl
G. G. Graham (brother of bride) -- Silver fruit dish
L. Graham (brother of bride) -- Fruit and flower stand
Mr and Mrs T. Barker -- Clock
H. Barker -- Silver teapot
M. Barker -- Crochet mats and pair vases
B. Barker -- Chair cushion
L. Barker -- Chair cushion
W. Barker -- Sugar basin
Mrs W. Graham, sen -- Tea set and sauce-bowl
Mr and Mrs R. Graham and family -- Lamp
Mr James Graham and family -- Silver cruet
Mr and Mrs Joseph Graham -- Silver butter dish
Mr and Mrs D. Graham -- Pickle jars
Mr H. Graham -- Lamp
W. W. Graham -- Fruit and flower stand
Mr and Mrs W. Fraser -- Clock
Mrs Allan Shaw and family -- Wash-stand
...
Mr and Mrs G. L. Waugh -- Pair vases
...
Mr and Mrs C. Adams -- Jam dish
Mr and Mrs H. Jones -- Silver jam dish
H. W. Hall -- Breakfast cruet
...
Louis Graham -- Glass sugar basin
...
Rev. A. M. Levick -- Bible
Employees Bradley and Fraser -- Toilet set
...^37,38

(Living named child) Death

18 May 1914

Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Cause of death: Dropsy. Heart disease.
+Duration of last illness: 1 month.
+Medical attendant: R. E. Rygate, MRCS.
+Informant: W. Graham, Son, Quondong.
+How long in Australia: 58 years in NSW.
+Children & ages: William 56 years, Robert 54, Hammond 52, John 50, James 47, Joseph 45, Mary J. 41, Christina 40, David 39, George 36. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^39,40,25

Marriage of son

25 Oct 1919

Wilfred Walter Graham, Alice J. Adlan; Rockdale, NSW^41,42

Marriage of son

27 Dec 1922

(Nephew of Bride) Thomas James (Tom) Graham, (Sister-il of Bride) Muriel F. Bell; Grenfell, NSW; >
Rev. A. F. Crapp, Methodist minister, was the officiating clergyman.^43,44

(Father of Groom) Marriage

29 Dec 1926

Arthur Edward Graham, Amy Isabel Jane Barrett; Holy Trinity Church of England, Grenfell, NSW; >
The certificate is a very poor photocopy, so that some of the information shown (particularly the items flagged TBV below) needs to be verified.
+Groom's Designation, Residence and Condition: Labourer, Grenfell, Bachelor.
+Bride's Designation, Residence and Condition: Home Duties, Grenfell, Spinster.
+Officiating Minister: Rev. Norman Gerald Frank Cooke, Church of England.
+Witnesses: R. C. Graham, Alma Wales [sp?].
+Birthplace and Age: Grenfell, NSW, 25 [TBV]; Illegible [TBV].
+Father's Name and Rank or Profession: James Graham, Labourer; Illegible [TBV].
+Mother's Name and Maiden Surname: Bertha Holten [sp?]; Illegible [TBV].^45,46

AddressOld

at Jul 1930

Quandong Road, Grenfell, NSW⁴⁷

(Brother of deceased) Death

20 Jul 1931

William (Bill) Graham; District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
1. Death Transcription details:
+Date & Place of Death: 20 Jul 1931, District Hospital, Grenfell.
+Name & Occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Sex & Age: Male, 73 [actually 74].
+Cause of death: Arterio sclerosis, Failure of heart.
+Duration of last illness: 2 years.
+Medical attendant: Q. Ercoll [actually Ercole], 19 Jul 1931.
+Father's name & occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Mother's name & maiden surname: Sara Cornworth [actually probably Sarah Carnwath].
+Informant: G. G. Graham, Son, Main Street, Grenfell.
+Born: Rocky River, near Uralla, NSW.
+Marriage: Grenfell, NSW to Fanny Stinson at age 26 [actually Fanny Stimson, age 27 or 28].
+Children & ages: Eva M. 47, Fanny 45, Alice M. 43, George G. 42, Leslie W. 39, Daisy G. 38, Ernest S. 36. 1 male deceased.
2. Obituary in Grenfell Record, 23 Jul 1931, page 3:
     We regret to record the death on Monday last of Mr William Graham, who passed away in the Grenfell Hospital after a long illness. Deceased, who was 73 [actually 74] years of age, was a member of one of the pioneer families of the district, being a son of the late Mr William Graham, who settled on the Quandong in the early days of Grenfell, and was one of the first settlers to grow wheat. The late Mr Graham some years ago sold his snug little property and went to reside with his daughter (Mrs Hampton). His wife (who was a Miss Stimpson [actually Stimson]) predeceased him many years ago.
     A family of three sons and four daughters survive. Messrs Ernest and George (Grenfell) and Les (Sydney). The daughters are Mesdames Hampton, Jos. Hall, Herb. Hall and Barker.
     His brothers, Messrs Hammond, Robert, John, James, [also Joseph not shown], David and George, and sisters, Mesdames Alan Shaw and W. Fraser, survive.
     ...
3. Notice in Forbes Advocate, 24 Jul 1931, page 4:
     Passed away at the Grenfell District Hospital last Monday, Mr Wm Graham, an old resident of the district, aged 73. A family of three sons and four daughters survive.
4. Return Thanks in Grenfell Record, 30 Jul 1931, page 2:
     The family of the late William Graham desire to thank relatives and friends for floral tributes, cards and kind expressions of sympathy in the loss of their beloved father. Also specially thank the Matron and Nursing Staff of Grenfell District Hospital, Dr Ercole and Rev. Cooke.
5. Obituary in Grenfell Record, 13 Aug 1931, page 2:
     With the passing away recently of Mr William Graham a link is broken of the widely known and well respected Graham family of Quandong, a family of eight brothers and two sisters, whose ages range between the 40's to 70's [actually 50s to 70s]. As many may not know it might be interesting to state that Mr Graham, along with his father and Mr J Nealon (now all deceased), were the flrst men to do wheat farming in this district on the Quandong fifty years ago or so [this was ca 1870, when WG Jnr would have been only 12]. Mr Graham also followed the gold mining industry at various centres, and with his other brothers won a fair quantity of this precious metal. There were some rich mines on the Quandong when that area first opened.
     In his younger days he was a very good worker for the Church of England, and also a good churchman, walking perhaps three or four miles in all weathers to attend the services. This was before the present Church of England was built. He experienced the ups and downs of life of early Grenfell, suffering some big losses at times. Only a short time back he had eight beautiful big stacks of hay burnt in a yard at his 'Evadale' home that were uninsured.
     The late Mr W. B. Howarth, father of Messrs. Howarth Bros, of the 'Grenfell Record,' was a neighbour for years of the Graham family. At present Mr W. H. Fisher has a fine residence on the spot where once stood the old homestead on Quandong of the Graham family.
     Mr Graham was scarcely if ever troubled with a days sickness up to the time of his demise. — Contributed.^48,49,50,51

Occupation

Farmer, Old Age Pensioner, Grenfell, NSW⁵²

Death

22 Dec 1936

District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Occupation: Farmer, Old Age pensioner.
+Cause of death: Chronic nephritis.
+Duration of last illness: Some years.
+Medical Attendant, when deceased last seen: C. Hellstrom, 21 Dec 1936.
+Father's name, occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Mother's maiden name: Sarah Carmwarth.
+Informant: D. R. McCabe, daughter, East Street, Grenfell.
+Registered: 29 Dec 1936, Grenfell.
+Where born: Monteagle, NSW.
+Where married, age, spouse: One Mile, Grenfell, NSW; 26; Mary Ann Holten.
+Children & Ages: Wilfred W. 44, Dulcie Ann 39, Arthur E. 37, Raymond C. 35, Phillipa S. 30. 2 males, 1 female deceased.^53,54,55
Living named child: Wilfred Walter Graham
LNC,daughter,informant: Dulcie Ruth Graham
Living named child: Arthur Edward Graham
Living named child: Raymond Cecil (Ray) Graham
Living named child: Philippa Sarah (Phyllis) Graham
Deceased child: Thomas James (Tom) Graham
Deceased child: Mary Isobel Graham
Deceased child: Victor Joseph Graham

Burial

23 Dec 1936

Row J, Sections 7, 8 & 9, Old Anglican Cemetery, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Undertaker: Neagle & Penrose.
+Minister: Norman G. F. Cooke, Church of England
+Witnesses: Cecil Barry & N. Bellamy.^56,57
Minister: Rev. Norman Gerald Frank Cooke

Family		Bertha Mary Ann (Mary) Holten b. early 1870, d. 20 Nov 1909
Children	1.	Wilfred Walter Graham+ b. 24 Apr 1892, d. 14 May 1971
	2.	Thomas James (Tom) Graham+ b. 5 Jul 1893, d. 18 Dec 1924
	3.	Mary Isobel Graham b. c 1894, d. 30 Oct 1924
	4.	Victor Joseph Graham b. 27 Mar 1896, d. 23 Jul 1916
	5.	Dulcie Ruth Graham+ b. c 1897, d. 9 Aug 1980
	6.	Arthur Edward Graham+ b. 17 Aug 1899, d. 4 Jan 1954
	7.	Raymond Cecil (Ray) Graham b. c 1901, d. 10 Jan 1980
	8.	Philippa Sarah (Phyllis) Graham b. c 1907, d. 6 Jun 1998

Citations

Birth Transcription: Graham, James [0048], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1866/6398, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrJam; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0048. Given name, surname.
Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. 1980s: Nickname.
Birth Transcription GrJam. DOB; POB Ten Mile Rush, Young; Memos1-3.
Death Transcription: Graham, James [0048], Certificate 22094/1936 transcribed by Joy Murrin, NSW Transcription Agent on Apr 2005, hereafter called Death Transcription GrJ; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0048. POB Monteagle, NSW.
Birth Transcription GrJam. DOB, POB for James in Memo2.
Death Certificate: Graham, Sarah, Issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1867/004268, Registered 1 Feb 1867, Copy issued 13 Sep 2007, hereafter called Death Certificate GrSarah; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0055. DOD, POD for Sarah in Memo2.
Death Certificate GrSarah. Memo2.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Joseph, transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1868/12157, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrJos; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0042. Address inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Mary Jane [0051], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1871/7615, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrMJ; paper copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0051. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Christiana [0052], transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1873/8722, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrC; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0052. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, David [0037], transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1874/9087, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrD; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0037. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, George Henry [0050], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1878/10429, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrGH; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0050. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Graham AD, Oral. Feb 1987, Aug 1991: Memo1.
Death Transcription GrJ. POM.
Moore (nee Mackay), Helen [0073], Oral, hereafter called Moore H, Oral. Feb 1999: DOM.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Marriages Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0048. Registration No. 3984/1892 [James Graham + Mary A Holten], viewed 19 Nov 2008: YOMR, Registration District.
Moore H, Oral. Feb 1999: Address (but no dates given).
The Grenfell Record and Bland and Lachlan Districts Advertiser (Published by WB Howarth, Grenfell, NSW); hereafter called Grenfell Record. 24 Nov 1909, page ?: Memo3.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Births Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/bdm_fh.html, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; paper copy of search page in Researcher's family history papers, ID0048. Registration No. 15525/1892 [Wilfred W. Graham], viewed 18 Sep 2008: Given name, Initial, Surname.
Moore H, Oral. Feb 1999: DOB.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; copy at ID0048. Registration No. 15698/1893 [Thomas J. Graham], viewed 18 Sep 2008: YOB, Registration District.
Moore H, Oral. Feb 1999: Given names.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; copy at ID0048. Registration No. 15094/1894 [Mary I. Graham], viewed 18 Sep 2008: YOBR, Registration District.
Death Certificate: Graham, William [0038], issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1895/004882, dated 24 Mar 2005, hereafter called Death Certificate GrW; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0038. DOD, POD, Memos 1-10.
Forbes Family History Group, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts (Published by Forbes Family History Group, Forbes, 2002), hereafter called Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts; copy in Researcher's Library. Vol. 1, page 22: DOD.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; copy at ID0048. Registration No. 12789/1896 [Victor J. Graham], viewed 18 Sep 2008: YOB, Registration District.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; copy at ID0048. Registration No. 31602/1897 [Dulcie R. Graham], viewed 18 Sep 2008: YOB, Registration District.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 2, page 33: Age 82 at DOD 9 Aug 1980.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; copy at ID0048. Registration No. 21319/1899 [Arthur E. Graham], viewed 18 Sep 2008: DOB by reduction, Registration District.
Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: Older than ADG.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; copy at ID0048. Registration No. 15698/1893 [Thomas J. Graham], viewed 18 Sep 2008: YOBR, Registration District.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 2, page 33: Age 78 at DOD 10 Jan 1980.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; copy at ID0048. Registration No. 24276/1906 [Philippa S. Graham], viewed 18 Sep 2008: YOB, Registration District.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 2, page 33: Age 92 at DOD 6 Jun 1998.
Graham AD, Oral. Feb 1993: Memo2.
Moore H, Oral. Feb 1999: Memo1.
NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy at ID0679. Registration No. 13182/1911 [Josiah Barker + Fanny Graham], viewed 27 Apr 2005: YOMRegn, Registration District.
Grenfell Record newspaper, published by WB Howarth in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia website at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record/Trove, digital and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID680. 15 Nov 1911, p2, accessed 7 Jul 2013: DOM, POM, Memos.
Graham AD, Oral. Apr 1988: DOD ca 1915. Jun 1991: DOD ca 1911. Feb 1993: DOD ca 1915.
Death Certificate: Graham (nee Carnwath), Sarah [0143], issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1914/009218, dated 24 Mar 2005, hereafter called Death Certificate GrS; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0143. DOD, POD, Memos 1-6.
NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy at ID1765. Registration No. 12796/1919 [Wilfred W. Graham + Alice J. Adlan], viewed 15 Jan 2012: YOMRegn, Registration District.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, Online Marriages Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 12796/1919 [Wilfred W GRAHAM + Alice J ADLAN], accessed 15 Sep 2023: DOM [by reduction], Registration District Rockdale.
NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 16561/1922 [Thomas J Graham + Meriel F Bell], accessed 16 Aug 2021: DOM [date by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
Forbes Advocate newspaper, published from 1911 in Forbes, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Forbes Advocate, digital and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID0832. 5 Jan 1923, p6, accessed 16 Aug 2021: DOM, POM Grenfell, Memo..
Marriage Certificate: Graham, Arthur E & Barrett, Amy IJ [0057+1259], issued 29 Dec 1926 by Rev. Norman GF Cooke, hereafter called Marriage Certificate GrAE+BaIJ; photocopy (acquired some time between 1999 and 2006 from the Grenfell Historical Society & Museum) in Researcher's family history papers, ID0057. DOM, POM, Memos 1-8.
NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 18288/1926 [Arthur E GRAHAM +& Amy I BARRETT], accessed 15 Sep 2023: DOM [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
World War 1 Service Records: Graham, Victor J provided by National Archives of Australia, Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600 on 19 Jan 2004, hereafter called WW1 Service Records GrVJ; copies in Researcher's family history papers, ID0056. Address shown in letters from Base Records, Melbourne to James Graham Jul 1930.
Death Transcription: Graham, William [0040]. Certificate 11866/1931 transcribed by Joy Murrin, NSW Transcription Agent in Apr 2005, hereafter called Death Transcription GrW2; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0040. DOD, POD, Memos 1-9.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 26: DOD, age 73 [actual 74].
Grenfell Record newspaper, published in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove web site at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records at ID0040. Source accessed 21 Oct 2017: DOD, POD, Memos 2, 4 and 5.
Forbes Advocate, copies in Researcher's FH records at ID0040. Source accessed 21 Oct 1917: DOD, POD, Memo 3.
Death Transcription GrJ. Occupation.
Graham AD, Oral. Jun 1991: YOD ca 1939.
Death Transcription GrJ. DOD, POD, Memos1-11.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 22: DOD, age 70, POD assumed.
Death Transcription GrJ. DOBurial, POBurial, Memos1-3.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 21: POBurial.

John (Jack) Graham^1,2

M, ID49, (10 Aug 1863-16 Jul 1950)

Last Edited

1 Jan 2016

Relationship

Granduncle of Lindsay David Graham

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

William Graham b. ca 1827/28, d. 23 Jun 1895

Mother

Sarah Carnwath b. c 1833, d. 18 May 1914

Birth

10 Aug 1863

Young, NSW; >
Previous issue: William 6, Robert 3 [actually 4], Hammond 2, living.
Informant: Father (by his mark).³

(Resident) AddressOld

at Aug 1863

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Young, NSW; >
Parents and 4 children.⁴

(Resident) AddressOld

at Feb 1865

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Young, NSW; >
Parents and 5 children.⁵

(Resident) AddressOld

at Nov 1866

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 6 children.
The family moved from Young to Grenfell some time between 13 Nov 1866 (when son James was born in Young) and 29 Jan 1867 (when daughter Sarah died in Grenfell).^6,7

(Resident) AddressOld

at 30 Jan 1867

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 5 children.
From the date of Sarah's death.⁸

(Resident) AddressOld

at July 1868

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 6 children.⁹

(Resident) AddressOld

at July 1871

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 7 children.¹⁰

(Resident) AddressOld

at May 1873

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 8 children.¹¹

(Resident) AddressOld

at Nov 1874

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 9 children.¹²

(Resident) AddressOld

at Jul 1878

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 10 children (although some of the older children may have left home before the birth of the youngest child George in 1878).¹³

Note

Never married.¹⁴

(Brother of Bride) Marriage

19 Mar 1895

(Celebrant) Allan Shaw, (Bride) Mary Jane Graham; House of John Graham, Quandong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Marriage Certificate details:
+Conjugal status: Bachelor; Spinster.
+Birthplace: Grenfell; Grenfell.
+Usual occupation: Farmer; Home duties.
+Age: 32; 22 [actually 23].
+Usual place of residence: Seven Mile (Grenfell); Quandong (Grenfell).
+Father's name, mother's name and maiden surname: Alfred Shaw, Ann Wood; William Graham, Sarah Carnworth.
+Father's occupation: Farmer; Farmer.
+Witnesses: Arthur Shaw, Christina [actually Christiana] Graham.
+Officiating Minister: James Milne, Presbyterian Church.
+It is not known whether all the witnesses named on the Marriage Certificate were present at the marriage.^15,16,17

(Living named child) Death

23 Jun 1895

William Graham; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Death Certificate details:
+Occupation, sex and age: Farmer, Male, 68 years
+Cause of death: Primary "Jaundice", Secondary "Carcinoma"
+Duration of last illness: 4 weeks
+Medical attendant, last saw deceased: Robert Edward Rygate, 22 Jun 1895
+How long in Australia: 1 year in Queensland, 39 years in NSW
+Name and occupation of father: Unknown, Unknown
+Name and maiden surname of mother: Unknown
+Informant: Robert Graham, Son of deceased, Grenfell
+Place of marriage, age, and to whom: County Tyrone, Ireland; 27 years; Sarah Carnwath
+Children of marriage: William 37 years, Robert 35, Hammond 33, John 31, James 27, Joseph 23, Mary Jane 21, Christiana 19, David 17, George 15. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^18,19

AddressOld

say from 1910 to after 1920s

James (Jim) Graham; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Jim moved in with John (presumed to be his brother John) after the death of Jim's wife in 1909.
John lived in the Quondong area on his own small (100-150 acres) property in the 1920s.^20,21

(Living named child) Death

18 May 1914

Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Cause of death: Dropsy. Heart disease.
+Duration of last illness: 1 month.
+Medical attendant: R. E. Rygate, MRCS.
+Informant: W. Graham, Son, Quondong.
+How long in Australia: 58 years in NSW.
+Children & ages: William 56 years, Robert 54, Hammond 52, John 50, James 47, Joseph 45, Mary J. 41, Christina 40, David 39, George 36. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^22,23,19

(Brother of deceased) Death

20 Jul 1931

William (Bill) Graham; District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
1. Death Transcription details:
+Date & Place of Death: 20 Jul 1931, District Hospital, Grenfell.
+Name & Occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Sex & Age: Male, 73 [actually 74].
+Cause of death: Arterio sclerosis, Failure of heart.
+Duration of last illness: 2 years.
+Medical attendant: Q. Ercoll [actually Ercole], 19 Jul 1931.
+Father's name & occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Mother's name & maiden surname: Sara Cornworth [actually probably Sarah Carnwath].
+Informant: G. G. Graham, Son, Main Street, Grenfell.
+Born: Rocky River, near Uralla, NSW.
+Marriage: Grenfell, NSW to Fanny Stinson at age 26 [actually Fanny Stimson, age 27 or 28].
+Children & ages: Eva M. 47, Fanny 45, Alice M. 43, George G. 42, Leslie W. 39, Daisy G. 38, Ernest S. 36. 1 male deceased.
2. Obituary in Grenfell Record, 23 Jul 1931, page 3:
     We regret to record the death on Monday last of Mr William Graham, who passed away in the Grenfell Hospital after a long illness. Deceased, who was 73 [actually 74] years of age, was a member of one of the pioneer families of the district, being a son of the late Mr William Graham, who settled on the Quandong in the early days of Grenfell, and was one of the first settlers to grow wheat. The late Mr Graham some years ago sold his snug little property and went to reside with his daughter (Mrs Hampton). His wife (who was a Miss Stimpson [actually Stimson]) predeceased him many years ago.
     A family of three sons and four daughters survive. Messrs Ernest and George (Grenfell) and Les (Sydney). The daughters are Mesdames Hampton, Jos. Hall, Herb. Hall and Barker.
     His brothers, Messrs Hammond, Robert, John, James, [also Joseph not shown], David and George, and sisters, Mesdames Alan Shaw and W. Fraser, survive.
     ...
3. Notice in Forbes Advocate, 24 Jul 1931, page 4:
     Passed away at the Grenfell District Hospital last Monday, Mr Wm Graham, an old resident of the district, aged 73. A family of three sons and four daughters survive.
4. Return Thanks in Grenfell Record, 30 Jul 1931, page 2:
     The family of the late William Graham desire to thank relatives and friends for floral tributes, cards and kind expressions of sympathy in the loss of their beloved father. Also specially thank the Matron and Nursing Staff of Grenfell District Hospital, Dr Ercole and Rev. Cooke.
5. Obituary in Grenfell Record, 13 Aug 1931, page 2:
     With the passing away recently of Mr William Graham a link is broken of the widely known and well respected Graham family of Quandong, a family of eight brothers and two sisters, whose ages range between the 40's to 70's [actually 50s to 70s]. As many may not know it might be interesting to state that Mr Graham, along with his father and Mr J Nealon (now all deceased), were the flrst men to do wheat farming in this district on the Quandong fifty years ago or so [this was ca 1870, when WG Jnr would have been only 12]. Mr Graham also followed the gold mining industry at various centres, and with his other brothers won a fair quantity of this precious metal. There were some rich mines on the Quandong when that area first opened.
     In his younger days he was a very good worker for the Church of England, and also a good churchman, walking perhaps three or four miles in all weathers to attend the services. This was before the present Church of England was built. He experienced the ups and downs of life of early Grenfell, suffering some big losses at times. Only a short time back he had eight beautiful big stacks of hay burnt in a yard at his 'Evadale' home that were uninsured.
     The late Mr W. B. Howarth, father of Messrs. Howarth Bros, of the 'Grenfell Record,' was a neighbour for years of the Graham family. At present Mr W. H. Fisher has a fine residence on the spot where once stood the old homestead on Quandong of the Graham family.
     Mr Graham was scarcely if ever troubled with a days sickness up to the time of his demise. — Contributed.^24,25,26,27

Death

16 Jul 1950

Grenfell, NSW²⁸

Citations

Birth Transcription: Graham, John [0049], partially transcribed (witnesses not recorded) in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1863/15618, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrJoh; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0049. Given name, surname.
Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. 1990s: Nickname.
Birth Transcription GrJoh. DOB, POB, Memo1, Memo2.
Birth Transcription GrJoh.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Sarah [0055], transcribed on 25 Feb 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1865/6400, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrS; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0055.
Birth Transcription: Graham, James [0048], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1866/6398, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrJam; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0048. DOB, POB for James in Memo2.
Death Certificate: Graham, Sarah, Issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1867/004268, Registered 1 Feb 1867, Copy issued 13 Sep 2007, hereafter called Death Certificate GrSarah; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0055. DOD, POD for Sarah in Memo2.
Death Certificate GrSarah. Memo2.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Joseph, transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1868/12157, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrJos; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0042. Address inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Mary Jane [0051], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1871/7615, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrMJ; paper copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0051. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Christiana [0052], transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1873/8722, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrC; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0052. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, David [0037], transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1874/9087, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrD; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0037. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, George Henry [0050], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1878/10429, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrGH; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0050. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: Memo.
Graham AD, Oral. Dec 1987: MJG's married surname is SHAW.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Marriages Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, Registration No. 1103/1895, viewed 3 Apr 2005.
Marriage Certificate: Shaw, Allan & Graham, Mary J [0054+0051], Registration No. 1895/001103, Copy issued 8 Oct 2008 by NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, hereafter called Marriage Certificate ShA+GrMJ; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0051. DOM, POM, Memos 1-9.
Death Certificate: Graham, William [0038], issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1895/004882, dated 24 Mar 2005, hereafter called Death Certificate GrW; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0038. DOD, POD, Memos 1-10.
Forbes Family History Group, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts (Published by Forbes Family History Group, Forbes, 2002), hereafter called Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts; copy in Researcher's Library. Vol. 1, page 22: DOD.
Graham AD, Oral. Feb 1993: Memo2.
Moore (nee Mackay), Helen [0073], Oral, hereafter called Moore H, Oral. Feb 1999: Memo1.
Graham AD, Oral. Apr 1988: DOD ca 1915. Jun 1991: DOD ca 1911. Feb 1993: DOD ca 1915.
Death Certificate: Graham (nee Carnwath), Sarah [0143], issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1914/009218, dated 24 Mar 2005, hereafter called Death Certificate GrS; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0143. DOD, POD, Memos 1-6.
Death Transcription: Graham, William [0040]. Certificate 11866/1931 transcribed by Joy Murrin, NSW Transcription Agent in Apr 2005, hereafter called Death Transcription GrW2; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0040. DOD, POD, Memos 1-9.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 26: DOD, age 73 [actual 74].
Grenfell Record newspaper, published in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove web site at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records at ID0040. Source accessed 21 Oct 2017: DOD, POD, Memos 2, 4 and 5.
Forbes Advocate newspaper, published from 1911 in Forbes, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Forbes Advocate, digital and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID0040. Source accessed 21 Oct 1917: DOD, POD, Memo 3..
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, On-line Deaths Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/Pages/family-history/…, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index; image of search page in Researcher's computer records and copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0049. Registration No. 22921/1950 [John Graham], viewed 11 Sep 2007 and 1 Jan 2016: DOD [date by reduction], Registration District.

George Henry Graham¹

M, ID50, (4 Jul 1878-c 13 Apr 1963)

Last Edited

26 Oct 2023

Relationship

Granduncle of Lindsay David Graham

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

William Graham b. ca 1827/28, d. 23 Jun 1895

Mother

Sarah Carnwath b. c 1833, d. 18 May 1914

Birth

4 Jul 1878

Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Informant: Father, William Graham.²

(Resident) AddressOld

at Jul 1878

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 10 children (although some of the older children may have left home before the birth of the youngest child George in 1878).³

(Living named child) Death

23 Jun 1895

William Graham; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Death Certificate details:
+Occupation, sex and age: Farmer, Male, 68 years
+Cause of death: Primary "Jaundice", Secondary "Carcinoma"
+Duration of last illness: 4 weeks
+Medical attendant, last saw deceased: Robert Edward Rygate, 22 Jun 1895
+How long in Australia: 1 year in Queensland, 39 years in NSW
+Name and occupation of father: Unknown, Unknown
+Name and maiden surname of mother: Unknown
+Informant: Robert Graham, Son of deceased, Grenfell
+Place of marriage, age, and to whom: County Tyrone, Ireland; 27 years; Sarah Carnwath
+Children of marriage: William 37 years, Robert 35, Hammond 33, John 31, James 27, Joseph 23, Mary Jane 21, Christiana 19, David 17, George 15. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^4,5

Marriage

18 Apr 1905

Minnie Cora Monger; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
George and Minnie had 3 sons and at least 1 daughter.^6,7

Birth of son

9 Oct 1905

Stanley Walter (Stan) Graham; Grenfell, NSW^8,9

Birth of son

16 Jun 1907

Bruce Elward (Circus) Graham; Grenfell, NSW^10,11,12

Birth of son

4 Sep 1908

William Hector (Bill) Graham; Grenfell, NSW^13,14

Birth of daughter

21 Aug 1910

Myrtle Isobel (Myrt) Graham; Grenfell, NSW¹⁵

Occupation

at 7 Jan 1911

Farmer, Quandong, Grenfell, NSW; >
The following letter, under the heading A PROSPEROUS FARM ON THE QUANDONG, appeared in the Grenfell Record on Saturday 7 Jan 1911.
Mr GEORGE GRAHAM, of Quandong, writes us thus:
     I have taken 234 bags of a fine sample of Federation wheat from 20 acres of land -- very nearly twelve bags to the acre; and from thirty acres 243 bags.
     Last year, from thirty-two acres I obtained 283 bags, some of this wheat gaining first prize at Young and second prize at Cowra Show that year.
     The land was fallowed and well worked on both occasions, and I think these returns should prove the value of fallowing land.
     I might add that it was thirty-eight years last August since some of the above land was first taken up. In those days, the single-furrow plough, drawn by bullocks, did the job, it taking ten weeks to do as many acres. This land has been farmed continuously ever since, and in my opinion there is no wearing it out, so far as wheat-growing is concerned.

Note: The land referred to in this letter is presumably the land selected by his father in April 1872 (see 0038 William Graham Land tag Apr 1872).^16,17

Birth of daughter

24 Aug 1912

Jean Marion Graham; Grenfell, NSW¹⁸

AddressOld

at 1913

Minnie Cora Monger; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and (presumably) 5 children.¹⁹
Resident: Stanley Walter (Stan) Graham
Resident: Bruce Elward (Circus) Graham
Resident: William Hector (Bill) Graham
Resident: Myrtle Isobel (Myrt) Graham
Resident: Jean Marion Graham

(Living named child) Death

18 May 1914

Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Cause of death: Dropsy. Heart disease.
+Duration of last illness: 1 month.
+Medical attendant: R. E. Rygate, MRCS.
+Informant: W. Graham, Son, Quondong.
+How long in Australia: 58 years in NSW.
+Children & ages: William 56 years, Robert 54, Hammond 52, John 50, James 47, Joseph 45, Mary J. 41, Christina 40, David 39, George 36. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^20,21,5

AddressOld

to 1915

Minnie Cora Monger; Quandong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and presumably 5 children.
George was the last of the brothers on the original property, which was sold to the Andersons ca 1915-20.²²
Resident: Stanley Walter (Stan) Graham
Resident: Bruce Elward (Circus) Graham
Resident: Myrtle Isobel (Myrt) Graham
Resident: Jean Marion Graham
Resident: William Hector (Bill) Graham

AddressOld

from ca 1915 to ca 1921

Minnie Cora Monger; Manly, NSW; >
Parents and presumably 5 children.
Moved to Manly after Quandong sold and lived there ca 1915-21.²³
Resident: Stanley Walter (Stan) Graham
Resident: Bruce Elward (Circus) Graham
Resident: William Hector (Bill) Graham
Resident: Myrtle Isobel (Myrt) Graham
Resident: Jean Marion Graham

Occupation

from ca 1928 to ca 1963

Labourer^{24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34}

AddressOld

from say 1930 to say 1932

Minnie Cora Monger; 60 Quinton Road, Manly, NSW; >
Parents and 2 adult children (and, presumably, 3 younger children).³⁵
Resident: Stanley Walter (Stan) Graham
Resident: Bruce Elward (Circus) Graham
Resident: William Hector (Bill) Graham
Resident: Myrtle Isobel (Myrt) Graham
Resident: Jean Marion Graham

(Brother of deceased) Death

20 Jul 1931

William (Bill) Graham; District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
1. Death Transcription details:
+Date & Place of Death: 20 Jul 1931, District Hospital, Grenfell.
+Name & Occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Sex & Age: Male, 73 [actually 74].
+Cause of death: Arterio sclerosis, Failure of heart.
+Duration of last illness: 2 years.
+Medical attendant: Q. Ercoll [actually Ercole], 19 Jul 1931.
+Father's name & occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Mother's name & maiden surname: Sara Cornworth [actually probably Sarah Carnwath].
+Informant: G. G. Graham, Son, Main Street, Grenfell.
+Born: Rocky River, near Uralla, NSW.
+Marriage: Grenfell, NSW to Fanny Stinson at age 26 [actually Fanny Stimson, age 27 or 28].
+Children & ages: Eva M. 47, Fanny 45, Alice M. 43, George G. 42, Leslie W. 39, Daisy G. 38, Ernest S. 36. 1 male deceased.
2. Obituary in Grenfell Record, 23 Jul 1931, page 3:
     We regret to record the death on Monday last of Mr William Graham, who passed away in the Grenfell Hospital after a long illness. Deceased, who was 73 [actually 74] years of age, was a member of one of the pioneer families of the district, being a son of the late Mr William Graham, who settled on the Quandong in the early days of Grenfell, and was one of the first settlers to grow wheat. The late Mr Graham some years ago sold his snug little property and went to reside with his daughter (Mrs Hampton). His wife (who was a Miss Stimpson [actually Stimson]) predeceased him many years ago.
     A family of three sons and four daughters survive. Messrs Ernest and George (Grenfell) and Les (Sydney). The daughters are Mesdames Hampton, Jos. Hall, Herb. Hall and Barker.
     His brothers, Messrs Hammond, Robert, John, James, [also Joseph not shown], David and George, and sisters, Mesdames Alan Shaw and W. Fraser, survive.
     ...
3. Notice in Forbes Advocate, 24 Jul 1931, page 4:
     Passed away at the Grenfell District Hospital last Monday, Mr Wm Graham, an old resident of the district, aged 73. A family of three sons and four daughters survive.
4. Return Thanks in Grenfell Record, 30 Jul 1931, page 2:
     The family of the late William Graham desire to thank relatives and friends for floral tributes, cards and kind expressions of sympathy in the loss of their beloved father. Also specially thank the Matron and Nursing Staff of Grenfell District Hospital, Dr Ercole and Rev. Cooke.
5. Obituary in Grenfell Record, 13 Aug 1931, page 2:
     With the passing away recently of Mr William Graham a link is broken of the widely known and well respected Graham family of Quandong, a family of eight brothers and two sisters, whose ages range between the 40's to 70's [actually 50s to 70s]. As many may not know it might be interesting to state that Mr Graham, along with his father and Mr J Nealon (now all deceased), were the flrst men to do wheat farming in this district on the Quandong fifty years ago or so [this was ca 1870, when WG Jnr would have been only 12]. Mr Graham also followed the gold mining industry at various centres, and with his other brothers won a fair quantity of this precious metal. There were some rich mines on the Quandong when that area first opened.
     In his younger days he was a very good worker for the Church of England, and also a good churchman, walking perhaps three or four miles in all weathers to attend the services. This was before the present Church of England was built. He experienced the ups and downs of life of early Grenfell, suffering some big losses at times. Only a short time back he had eight beautiful big stacks of hay burnt in a yard at his 'Evadale' home that were uninsured.
     The late Mr W. B. Howarth, father of Messrs. Howarth Bros, of the 'Grenfell Record,' was a neighbour for years of the Graham family. At present Mr W. H. Fisher has a fine residence on the spot where once stood the old homestead on Quandong of the Graham family.
     Mr Graham was scarcely if ever troubled with a days sickness up to the time of his demise. — Contributed.^36,37,38,39

AddressOld

from say 1932 to say 1934

Minnie Cora Monger; 48 Quinton Road, Manly, NSW; >
Parents and 2 adult children (and, presumably, 3 younger children).⁴⁰
Resident: Stanley Walter (Stan) Graham
Resident: Bruce Elward (Circus) Graham
Resident: William Hector (Bill) Graham
Resident: Myrtle Isobel (Myrt) Graham
Resident: Jean Marion Graham

AddressOld

from say 1934 to say 1940

Minnie Cora Monger; 48 Quinton Road, Manly, NSW; >
Parents and 5 adult children.^41,42,43,44
Resident: Stanley Walter (Stan) Graham
Resident: Bruce Elward (Circus) Graham
Resident: William Hector (Bill) Graham
Resident: Myrtle Isobel (Myrt) Graham
Resident: Jean Marion Graham

Marriage of son

7 Feb 1942

William Hector (Bill) Graham, Daphne May Forman; Burwood, NSW⁴⁵

(Widower) Death

c 1943

(Deceased) Minnie Cora Monger; Manly, NSW⁴⁶

AddressOld

from say 1943 to say 1962

32 Quinton Road, Manly, NSW; >
Father and 1 adult child.^{47,48,49,50,51}
Resident: Myrtle Isobel (Myrt) Graham

Marriage of son

21 May 1949

Bruce Elward (Circus) Graham, Ivy Beatrice (Beatrice) Moore; Sydney, NSW⁵²

AddressOld

at Jun 1956

Manly, NSW⁵³

AddressOld

to Apr 1963

30a Quinton Road, Manly, NSW; >
Presumably alone.⁵⁴

Death

c 13 Apr 1963

Manly, NSW^55,56

Funeral

16 Apr 1963

St Matthew's Church of England, The Corso, Manly, NSW; >
Funeral Notice in Sydney Morning Herald, 16 Apr 1963, page 26:
GRAHAM -- The Funeral of the late George Henry GRAHAM, of 30a Quinton Road, Manly, will leave from St Matthew's Church of England, The Corso, Manly, This Day, Tuesday, after a service commencing at 1.30pm, for the Northern Suburbs Crematorium, to arrive at 2.40pm.
T. Waugh & Co., Manly Est 1880 97-1118.⁵⁷

Cremation

16 Apr 1963

Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde, NSW⁵⁸

Family

Minnie Cora Monger b. 17 Sep 1884, d. c 1943

Children

1.

Stanley Walter (Stan) Graham b. 9 Oct 1905, d. 20 May 1946

2.

Bruce Elward (Circus) Graham b. 16 Jun 1907, d. 18 Feb 1974

3.

William Hector (Bill) Graham+ b. 4 Sep 1908, d. 20 Feb 1983

4.

Myrtle Isobel (Myrt) Graham b. 21 Aug 1910

5.

Jean Marion Graham+ b. 24 Aug 1912, d. 24 Oct 1978

Citations

Birth Transcription: Graham, George Henry [0050], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1878/10429, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrGH; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0050. Given names, surname.
Birth Transcription GrGH. DOB, POB, Memo1.
Birth Transcription GrGH. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Death Certificate: Graham, William [0038], issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1895/004882, dated 24 Mar 2005, hereafter called Death Certificate GrW; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0038. DOD, POD, Memos 1-10.
Forbes Family History Group, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts (Published by Forbes Family History Group, Forbes, 2002), hereafter called Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts; copy in Researcher's Library. Vol. 1, page 22: DOD.
Grenfell Historical Society & Museum, 2 page typewritten extract from unknown publication, Author unknown, Date unknown, hereafter called Grenfell HSM extract; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID????. DOM, POM.
Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. Jun & Aug 1991: Memo.
Grenfell HSM extract. YOB 1905.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, On-line Births Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 33658/1905 [Stanley W GRAHAM, parents George & Minnie C], accessed 13 Feb 2016 & 26 Oct 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
Grenfell HSM extract. YOB.
Graham AD, Oral. Jun 1991: DOB ca 1910.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 24503/1907 [Bruce E Graham], accessed 28 Apr 2010 and 11 Feb 2016: DOB [date by reduction], Registration District.
Grenfell HSM extract. DayOB, MonthOB, YOB obscured.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Births Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/bdm_fh.html, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; paper copy of search page in Researcher's family history papers, ID0050. Registration No. 36008/1908 [Hector W. Graham], viewed 28 Apr 2010: YOBRegn, Registration District.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 38745/1910 [Myrtle I. Graham, parents George H & Minnie C], accessed 20 Sep 2021: DOB [date by reduction], Registration District.
Grenfell Record and Bland Advertiser, published by TBA, Grenfell, NSW, hereafter called Grenfell Record; viewed at National Library of Australia, Canberra, Call No. mfm NX 171. 7 Jan 1911: Memo.
New South Wales Electoral Roll for 1913, accessed at www.ancestry.com.au, hereafter called NSW Electoral Roll 1913. Viewed 23/10/17: Occupation in 1913.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index. Registration No. 43263/1912 [Jean M GRAHAM, parents George H & Minnie C], accessed 26 Oct 2023: DOB [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
NSW Electoral Roll 1913. Burrangong electoral district, Grenfell polling place. Accessed 23 Oct 2017: Address Quondong, Grenfell.
Graham AD, Oral. Apr 1988: DOD ca 1915. Jun 1991: DOD ca 1911. Feb 1993: DOD ca 1915.
Death Certificate: Graham (nee Carnwath), Sarah [0143], issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1914/009218, dated 24 Mar 2005, hereafter called Death Certificate GrS; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0143. DOD, POD, Memos 1-6.
Graham AD, Oral. Sep 1991: Memo2.
Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: Memo2.
New South Wales Electoral Roll for 1930, accessed at www.ancestry.com.au, hereafter called NSW Electoral Roll 1930. Viewed 12 Feb 2016: Occupation.
New South Wales Electoral Roll for 1933, accessed at www.ancestry.com.au, hereafter called NSW Electoral Roll 1933. Viewed 12 Feb 2016: Occupation.
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New South Wales Electoral Roll for 1936, accessed at www.ancestry.com.au, hereafter called NSW Electoral Roll 1936. Viewed 12 Feb 2016: Occupation.
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New South Wales Electoral Roll for 1949, accessed at www.ancestry.com.au, hereafter called NSW Electoral Roll 1949. Accessed 20 Sep 2021: Occupation.
New South Wales Electoral Roll for 1954, accessed at www.ancestry.com.au, hereafter called NSW Electoral Roll 1954. Accessed 20 Sep 2021: Occupation.
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Death Transcription: Graham, William [0040]. Certificate 11866/1931 transcribed by Joy Murrin, NSW Transcription Agent in Apr 2005, hereafter called Death Transcription GrW2; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0040. DOD, POD, Memos 1-9.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 26: DOD, age 73 [actual 74].
Grenfell Record newspaper, published in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove web site at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records at ID0040. Source accessed 21 Oct 2017: DOD, POD, Memos 2, 4 and 5.
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NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Deaths Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0623. Registration No. 20175/1943 [Minnie Cora Graham], viewed 20 Nov 2008: YODRegn, Registration District.
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Funeral Notice, Sydney Morning Herald, Tue, 16 Apr 1963 [George Henry Graham], hereafter called FN/SMH, Graham GH; acquired 27 Apr 2010 from National Library of Australia, Canberra, image in Researcher's computer records and photocopy in Researcher's Family History papers, ID0050. Address.
NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index; copy at ID0050. Registration No. 14421/1963 [George Henry Graham], viewed 10 Sep 2007: YOD, Registration District.
FN/SMH, Graham GH. DOD assumed ca 3 days before funeral.
FN/SMH, Graham GH. DOFuneral, Address, Memo.
FN/SMH, Graham GH. DOCremation, Address.

Mary Jane Graham¹

F, ID51, (14 Jul 1871-16 Nov 1945)

Last Edited

27 Nov 2022

Relationship

Grandaunt of Lindsay David Graham

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

William Graham b. ca 1827/28, d. 23 Jun 1895

Mother

Sarah Carnwath b. c 1833, d. 18 May 1914

Birth

14 Jul 1871

Quandong, Grenfell, NSW²

(Resident) AddressOld

at July 1871

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 7 children.³

(Resident) AddressOld

at May 1873

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 8 children.⁴

(Resident) AddressOld

at Nov 1874

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 9 children.⁵

(Resident) AddressOld

at Jul 1878

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 10 children (although some of the older children may have left home before the birth of the youngest child George in 1878).⁶

Marriage

19 Mar 1895

(Celebrant) Allan Shaw; House of John Graham, Quandong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Marriage Certificate details:
+Conjugal status: Bachelor; Spinster.
+Birthplace: Grenfell; Grenfell.
+Usual occupation: Farmer; Home duties.
+Age: 32; 22 [actually 23].
+Usual place of residence: Seven Mile (Grenfell); Quandong (Grenfell).
+Father's name, mother's name and maiden surname: Alfred Shaw, Ann Wood; William Graham, Sarah Carnworth.
+Father's occupation: Farmer; Farmer.
+Witnesses: Arthur Shaw, Christina [actually Christiana] Graham.
+Officiating Minister: James Milne, Presbyterian Church.
+It is not known whether all the witnesses named on the Marriage Certificate were present at the marriage.^7,8,9
Father of Groom: Alfred Shaw
Mother of Groom: Ann Wood
Father of Bride: William Graham
Mother of Bride: Sarah Carnwath
Witness: Arthur Shaw
Witness: Christiana (Chris) Graham
Brother of Bride: John (Jack) Graham

Married Name

Shaw

(Living named child) Death

23 Jun 1895

William Graham; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Death Certificate details:
+Occupation, sex and age: Farmer, Male, 68 years
+Cause of death: Primary "Jaundice", Secondary "Carcinoma"
+Duration of last illness: 4 weeks
+Medical attendant, last saw deceased: Robert Edward Rygate, 22 Jun 1895
+How long in Australia: 1 year in Queensland, 39 years in NSW
+Name and occupation of father: Unknown, Unknown
+Name and maiden surname of mother: Unknown
+Informant: Robert Graham, Son of deceased, Grenfell
+Place of marriage, age, and to whom: County Tyrone, Ireland; 27 years; Sarah Carnwath
+Children of marriage: William 37 years, Robert 35, Hammond 33, John 31, James 27, Joseph 23, Mary Jane 21, Christiana 19, David 17, George 15. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^10,11

Birth of daughter

c 1897

Mabel L. A. Shaw; Grenfell, NSW¹²

Birth of son

c 1899

Herbert A. B. Shaw; Grenfell, NSW¹³

Birth of daughter

c 1901

Veavy Jane (Veve) Shaw; Grenfell, NSW¹⁴

Birth of son

c 1903

Lucian Rowland Vivian (Lou) Shaw; Grenfell, NSW¹⁵

Birth of daughter

c 1906

Stella M. Shaw; Grenfell, NSW¹⁶

(Aunt of Bride) Marriage

8 Nov 1911

(Groom) Josiah (Sy) Barker, (Bride) Fanny (Fan) Graham; Holy Trinity Church, Grenfell, NSW; >
Extract from report in Grenfell Record newspaper 15 Nov 1911, page 2:
     At Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday the Rev. A. M. Levick united in the holy bonds of matrimony Josiah, third son of Mr and Mrs Josiah Barker, and Fanny, the second daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Graham.
     The bride's dress ... was from the well-known establishment of Mrs Jones, and was much admired.
     The bridesmaids were Miss Lucy Dickinson and Miss Eva Graham ... Mr George Graham (brother of bride) acted as best man. ...
     After the ceremony, the guests assembled at the Masonic Hall where a very nice breakfast was laid, after the partaking of which the Rev. A. M. Levick proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom. ... Other toasts honoured were "The Ladies", proposed by Mr G. L. Waugh ...; "The Press" proposed by Mr D. Graham, Mr H. S. Howarth (of The Record) responding. Mr Arthur Shaw gave the "Chairman", to which the Rev. A. M. Levick replied.
     Mr and Mrs Barker left by the afternoon's train for Sydney, where the honeymoon will be spent. ...
     Following are the presents -
Bride's father -- Cheque
Bride's mother -- Cheque
Bridegroom's mother -- Pillow shams and doyleys
Bridegrooms father and mother -- Dinner set
E. M. Graham (sister of bride) -- Water-jug and glasses
A. M. Graham (sister of bride) -- Cheese bowl
G. G. Graham (brother of bride) -- Silver fruit dish
L. Graham (brother of bride) -- Fruit and flower stand
Mr and Mrs T. Barker -- Clock
H. Barker -- Silver teapot
M. Barker -- Crochet mats and pair vases
B. Barker -- Chair cushion
L. Barker -- Chair cushion
W. Barker -- Sugar basin
Mrs W. Graham, sen -- Tea set and sauce-bowl
Mr and Mrs R. Graham and family -- Lamp
Mr James Graham and family -- Silver cruet
Mr and Mrs Joseph Graham -- Silver butter dish
Mr and Mrs D. Graham -- Pickle jars
Mr H. Graham -- Lamp
W. W. Graham -- Fruit and flower stand
Mr and Mrs W. Fraser -- Clock
Mrs Allan Shaw and family -- Wash-stand
...
Mr and Mrs G. L. Waugh -- Pair vases
...
Mr and Mrs C. Adams -- Jam dish
Mr and Mrs H. Jones -- Silver jam dish
H. W. Hall -- Breakfast cruet
...
Louis Graham -- Glass sugar basin
...
Rev. A. M. Levick -- Bible
Employees Bradley and Fraser -- Toilet set
...^17,18

(Living named child) Death

18 May 1914

Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Cause of death: Dropsy. Heart disease.
+Duration of last illness: 1 month.
+Medical attendant: R. E. Rygate, MRCS.
+Informant: W. Graham, Son, Quondong.
+How long in Australia: 58 years in NSW.
+Children & ages: William 56 years, Robert 54, Hammond 52, John 50, James 47, Joseph 45, Mary J. 41, Christina 40, David 39, George 36. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^19,20,11

Marriage of son

c 1927

Lucian Rowland Vivian (Lou) Shaw, Gladys Philomena Beazley; Grenfell, NSW²¹

(Sister of deceased) Death

20 Jul 1931

William (Bill) Graham; District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
1. Death Transcription details:
+Date & Place of Death: 20 Jul 1931, District Hospital, Grenfell.
+Name & Occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Sex & Age: Male, 73 [actually 74].
+Cause of death: Arterio sclerosis, Failure of heart.
+Duration of last illness: 2 years.
+Medical attendant: Q. Ercoll [actually Ercole], 19 Jul 1931.
+Father's name & occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Mother's name & maiden surname: Sara Cornworth [actually probably Sarah Carnwath].
+Informant: G. G. Graham, Son, Main Street, Grenfell.
+Born: Rocky River, near Uralla, NSW.
+Marriage: Grenfell, NSW to Fanny Stinson at age 26 [actually Fanny Stimson, age 27 or 28].
+Children & ages: Eva M. 47, Fanny 45, Alice M. 43, George G. 42, Leslie W. 39, Daisy G. 38, Ernest S. 36. 1 male deceased.
2. Obituary in Grenfell Record, 23 Jul 1931, page 3:
     We regret to record the death on Monday last of Mr William Graham, who passed away in the Grenfell Hospital after a long illness. Deceased, who was 73 [actually 74] years of age, was a member of one of the pioneer families of the district, being a son of the late Mr William Graham, who settled on the Quandong in the early days of Grenfell, and was one of the first settlers to grow wheat. The late Mr Graham some years ago sold his snug little property and went to reside with his daughter (Mrs Hampton). His wife (who was a Miss Stimpson [actually Stimson]) predeceased him many years ago.
     A family of three sons and four daughters survive. Messrs Ernest and George (Grenfell) and Les (Sydney). The daughters are Mesdames Hampton, Jos. Hall, Herb. Hall and Barker.
     His brothers, Messrs Hammond, Robert, John, James, [also Joseph not shown], David and George, and sisters, Mesdames Alan Shaw and W. Fraser, survive.
     ...
3. Notice in Forbes Advocate, 24 Jul 1931, page 4:
     Passed away at the Grenfell District Hospital last Monday, Mr Wm Graham, an old resident of the district, aged 73. A family of three sons and four daughters survive.
4. Return Thanks in Grenfell Record, 30 Jul 1931, page 2:
     The family of the late William Graham desire to thank relatives and friends for floral tributes, cards and kind expressions of sympathy in the loss of their beloved father. Also specially thank the Matron and Nursing Staff of Grenfell District Hospital, Dr Ercole and Rev. Cooke.
5. Obituary in Grenfell Record, 13 Aug 1931, page 2:
     With the passing away recently of Mr William Graham a link is broken of the widely known and well respected Graham family of Quandong, a family of eight brothers and two sisters, whose ages range between the 40's to 70's [actually 50s to 70s]. As many may not know it might be interesting to state that Mr Graham, along with his father and Mr J Nealon (now all deceased), were the flrst men to do wheat farming in this district on the Quandong fifty years ago or so [this was ca 1870, when WG Jnr would have been only 12]. Mr Graham also followed the gold mining industry at various centres, and with his other brothers won a fair quantity of this precious metal. There were some rich mines on the Quandong when that area first opened.
     In his younger days he was a very good worker for the Church of England, and also a good churchman, walking perhaps three or four miles in all weathers to attend the services. This was before the present Church of England was built. He experienced the ups and downs of life of early Grenfell, suffering some big losses at times. Only a short time back he had eight beautiful big stacks of hay burnt in a yard at his 'Evadale' home that were uninsured.
     The late Mr W. B. Howarth, father of Messrs. Howarth Bros, of the 'Grenfell Record,' was a neighbour for years of the Graham family. At present Mr W. H. Fisher has a fine residence on the spot where once stood the old homestead on Quandong of the Graham family.
     Mr Graham was scarcely if ever troubled with a days sickness up to the time of his demise. — Contributed.^22,23,24,25

AddressOld

at May 1934

West Street, Grenfell, NSW²⁶

(Mother of deceased) Death

2 May 1934

(Deceased) Herbert A. B. Shaw; Grenfell, NSW; >
Obituary in Grenfell Record, 3 May 1934, page 3:
Sudden death of Mr Herb Shaw: The death occurred suddenly yesterday of Mr. Herbert Shaw, son of the late Mr. Allan Shaw and Mrs. Shaw, of West-street, Grenfell, and a member of one of Grenfell district's oldest and most respected families. Deceased was 35 years of age.^27,28,29

(Resident) Address

to Nov 1945

Stella M. Shaw; Brundah Street, Grenfell, NSW; >
Addresses of mother Mary Jane and daughter Stella were shown separately as Brundah Street, Grenfell on Mary Jane's death certificate, and it is assumed that Mary Jane was living with her daughter prior to her death.³⁰

Death

16 Nov 1945

District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Sex and age: Female, 72 years [actually 74].
+Cause of death: (a) Heart Failure; (b) Arterio Sclerosis; (c) Chronic Nephritis.
+Medical attendant; Last seen: C. Hellstrom (Registered); 16 Nov 1945.
+Name and occupation of father: William Graham, Farmer.
+Name and maiden surname of mother: Sarah Carnworth [actually Carnwath].
+Informant: Certified by T. K. Downing, Sister-in-Charge, District Hospital, Grenfell; Stella Shaw, Daughter, Brundah Street, Grenfell.
+Registration: W. Richardson, 21 Nov 1945, Grenfell.
+Where born: Quondong, Grenfell, NSW.
+Place of marriage, age, and to whom: Grenfell, NSW; 23 years; Allan Shaw; Widow.
+Children of marriage: Mabel L. A. 48, Lucian R. V. 42, Stella M. 39; One Male and One Female deceased.^31,32,33
Father of deceased: William Graham
Mother of deceased: Sarah Carnwath
Husband of deceased: Allan Shaw
LNC,daughter,informant: Stella M. Shaw
Living named child: Mabel L. A. Shaw
Living named child: Lucian Rowland Vivian (Lou) Shaw
Deceased child: Veavy Jane (Veve) Shaw
Deceased child: Herbert A. B. Shaw

Burial

17 Nov 1945

Row B, Sections 19 & 20, Presbyterian Cemetery, Grenfell, NSW; >
+When and where buried: 17 Nov 1945; Presbyterian Cemetery, Grenfell.
+Name of undertaker: A. R. Penrose.
+Name and religion of Minister: Hector L. Dunn, Presbyterian.
+Names of witnesses of burial: Thos. Joyce, P. Kearins.^34,35
Cemetery: Grenfell, NSW (Cemetery)

Family

Allan Shaw b. c 1863, d. c 1910

Children

1.

Mabel L. A. Shaw b. c 1897

2.

Herbert A. B. Shaw b. c 1899, d. 2 May 1934

3.

Veavy Jane (Veve) Shaw b. c 1901, d. 12 Mar 1916

4.

Lucian Rowland Vivian (Lou) Shaw+ b. c 1903, d. 11 Oct 1994

5.

Stella M. Shaw b. c 1906

Citations

Birth Transcription: Graham, Mary Jane [0051], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1871/7615, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrMJ; paper copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0051. Given names, surname.
Birth Transcription GrMJ. DOB, POB.
Birth Transcription GrMJ. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, Christiana [0052], transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1873/8722, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrC; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0052. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, David [0037], transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1874/9087, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrD; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0037. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, George Henry [0050], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1878/10429, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrGH; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0050. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. Dec 1987: MJG's married surname is SHAW.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Marriages Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, Registration No. 1103/1895, viewed 3 Apr 2005.
Marriage Certificate: Shaw, Allan & Graham, Mary J [0054+0051], Registration No. 1895/001103, Copy issued 8 Oct 2008 by NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, hereafter called Marriage Certificate ShA+GrMJ; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0051. DOM, POM, Memos 1-9.
Death Certificate: Graham, William [0038], issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1895/004882, dated 24 Mar 2005, hereafter called Death Certificate GrW; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0038. DOD, POD, Memos 1-10.
Forbes Family History Group, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts (Published by Forbes Family History Group, Forbes, 2002), hereafter called Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts; copy in Researcher's Library. Vol. 1, page 22: DOD.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Births Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/bdm_fh.html, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; paper copy of search page in Researcher's family history papers, ID0054. Registration No. 3525/1897 [Mabel L A Shaw], viewed 3 Oct 2008: YOB, Registration District.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; copy at ID0054. Registration No. 12298/1899 [Herbert A B Shaw], viewed 3 Oct 2008: YOB, Registration District.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; copy at ID0054. Registration No. 22437/1901 [Vevay J. Shaw], viewed 3 Oct 2008: YOBRegn, Registration District.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; copy at ID0054. Registration No. 30418/1903 [Lucian R V Shaw], viewed 2 Nov 2008: YOB, Registration District.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; copy at ID0054. Registration No. 24290/1906 [Stella M Shaw], viewed 3 Oct 2008: YOB, Registration District.
NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy at ID0679. Registration No. 13182/1911 [Josiah Barker + Fanny Graham], viewed 27 Apr 2005: YOMRegn, Registration District.
Grenfell Record newspaper, published by WB Howarth in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia website at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record/Trove, digital and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID680. 15 Nov 1911, p2, accessed 7 Jul 2013: DOM, POM, Memos.
Graham AD, Oral. Apr 1988: DOD ca 1915. Jun 1991: DOD ca 1911. Feb 1993: DOD ca 1915.
Death Certificate: Graham (nee Carnwath), Sarah [0143], issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1914/009218, dated 24 Mar 2005, hereafter called Death Certificate GrS; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0143. DOD, POD, Memos 1-6.
NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy at ID1806. Registration No. 1491/1927 [Lucian R V Shaw + Gladys P Beazley], viewed 2 Nov 2008: YOM, Registration District.
Death Transcription: Graham, William [0040]. Certificate 11866/1931 transcribed by Joy Murrin, NSW Transcription Agent in Apr 2005, hereafter called Death Transcription GrW2; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0040. DOD, POD, Memos 1-9.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 26: DOD, age 73 [actual 74].
Grenfell Record newspaper, published in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove web site at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records at ID0040. Source accessed 21 Oct 2017: DOD, POD, Memos 2, 4 and 5.
Forbes Advocate newspaper, published from 1911 in Forbes, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Forbes Advocate, digital and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID0040. Source accessed 21 Oct 1917: DOD, POD, Memo 3..
Grenfell Record Obituary, hereafter called GRecord-Obit/Trove; accessed on NLA Trove at www.trove.nla.gov.au. Photocopy and image in Researcher's records. Grenfell Record 3 May 1934 p3 viewed on 30 Jun 2013: Address.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Deaths Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID1775. Registration No. 7015/1934 [Herbert A B Shaw], viewed 2 Nov 2008: YOD, Registration District.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 2, page 48: DOD, age 35, POD assumed.
GRecord-Obit/Trove. Grenfell Record 3 May 1934 p3 viewed on 30 Jun 2013: DOD, Memo.
Death Certificate: Shaw (nee Graham), Mary Jane [0051], Issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1945/024780, Registered 21 Nov 1945, Copy issued 9 Oct 2008, hereafter called Death Certificate ShMJ; copy held in Researcher's family history papers, ID0051. Address.
NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index; copy at ID0051. Registration No. 24780/1945 [Mary Jane Shaw], viewed 3 Oct 2008: YODRegn 1945, Registration District.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 2, page 49: DOD, POD assumed, age 72 [actual 74].
Death Certificate ShMJ. DOD, POD, Memos 1-10.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 2, page 49: POBurial.
Death Certificate ShMJ. Memos 1-4.

Christiana (Chris) Graham^1,2,3

F, ID52, (17 May 1873-12 Aug 1965)

Last Edited

21 Oct 2020

Relationship

Grandaunt of Lindsay David Graham

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

William Graham b. ca 1827/28, d. 23 Jun 1895

Mother

Sarah Carnwath b. c 1833, d. 18 May 1914

Birth

17 May 1873

Quandong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Informant: Father (by his mark).⁴

(Resident) AddressOld

at May 1873

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 8 children.⁵

(Resident) AddressOld

at Nov 1874

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 9 children.⁶

(Resident) AddressOld

at Jul 1878

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 10 children (although some of the older children may have left home before the birth of the youngest child George in 1878).⁷

(Witness) Marriage

19 Mar 1895

(Celebrant) Allan Shaw, (Bride) Mary Jane Graham; House of John Graham, Quandong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Marriage Certificate details:
+Conjugal status: Bachelor; Spinster.
+Birthplace: Grenfell; Grenfell.
+Usual occupation: Farmer; Home duties.
+Age: 32; 22 [actually 23].
+Usual place of residence: Seven Mile (Grenfell); Quandong (Grenfell).
+Father's name, mother's name and maiden surname: Alfred Shaw, Ann Wood; William Graham, Sarah Carnworth.
+Father's occupation: Farmer; Farmer.
+Witnesses: Arthur Shaw, Christina [actually Christiana] Graham.
+Officiating Minister: James Milne, Presbyterian Church.
+It is not known whether all the witnesses named on the Marriage Certificate were present at the marriage.^8,9,10

(Living named child) Death

23 Jun 1895

William Graham; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Death Certificate details:
+Occupation, sex and age: Farmer, Male, 68 years
+Cause of death: Primary "Jaundice", Secondary "Carcinoma"
+Duration of last illness: 4 weeks
+Medical attendant, last saw deceased: Robert Edward Rygate, 22 Jun 1895
+How long in Australia: 1 year in Queensland, 39 years in NSW
+Name and occupation of father: Unknown, Unknown
+Name and maiden surname of mother: Unknown
+Informant: Robert Graham, Son of deceased, Grenfell
+Place of marriage, age, and to whom: County Tyrone, Ireland; 27 years; Sarah Carnwath
+Children of marriage: William 37 years, Robert 35, Hammond 33, John 31, James 27, Joseph 23, Mary Jane 21, Christiana 19, David 17, George 15. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^11,12

Marriage

c 1911

William Peter Fraser; Grenfell, NSW^13,14

Married Name

1911

Fraser¹⁵

(Aunt of Bride) Marriage

8 Nov 1911

(Groom) Josiah (Sy) Barker, (Bride) Fanny (Fan) Graham; Holy Trinity Church, Grenfell, NSW; >
Extract from report in Grenfell Record newspaper 15 Nov 1911, page 2:
     At Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday the Rev. A. M. Levick united in the holy bonds of matrimony Josiah, third son of Mr and Mrs Josiah Barker, and Fanny, the second daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Graham.
     The bride's dress ... was from the well-known establishment of Mrs Jones, and was much admired.
     The bridesmaids were Miss Lucy Dickinson and Miss Eva Graham ... Mr George Graham (brother of bride) acted as best man. ...
     After the ceremony, the guests assembled at the Masonic Hall where a very nice breakfast was laid, after the partaking of which the Rev. A. M. Levick proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom. ... Other toasts honoured were "The Ladies", proposed by Mr G. L. Waugh ...; "The Press" proposed by Mr D. Graham, Mr H. S. Howarth (of The Record) responding. Mr Arthur Shaw gave the "Chairman", to which the Rev. A. M. Levick replied.
     Mr and Mrs Barker left by the afternoon's train for Sydney, where the honeymoon will be spent. ...
     Following are the presents -
Bride's father -- Cheque
Bride's mother -- Cheque
Bridegroom's mother -- Pillow shams and doyleys
Bridegrooms father and mother -- Dinner set
E. M. Graham (sister of bride) -- Water-jug and glasses
A. M. Graham (sister of bride) -- Cheese bowl
G. G. Graham (brother of bride) -- Silver fruit dish
L. Graham (brother of bride) -- Fruit and flower stand
Mr and Mrs T. Barker -- Clock
H. Barker -- Silver teapot
M. Barker -- Crochet mats and pair vases
B. Barker -- Chair cushion
L. Barker -- Chair cushion
W. Barker -- Sugar basin
Mrs W. Graham, sen -- Tea set and sauce-bowl
Mr and Mrs R. Graham and family -- Lamp
Mr James Graham and family -- Silver cruet
Mr and Mrs Joseph Graham -- Silver butter dish
Mr and Mrs D. Graham -- Pickle jars
Mr H. Graham -- Lamp
W. W. Graham -- Fruit and flower stand
Mr and Mrs W. Fraser -- Clock
Mrs Allan Shaw and family -- Wash-stand
...
Mr and Mrs G. L. Waugh -- Pair vases
...
Mr and Mrs C. Adams -- Jam dish
Mr and Mrs H. Jones -- Silver jam dish
H. W. Hall -- Breakfast cruet
...
Louis Graham -- Glass sugar basin
...
Rev. A. M. Levick -- Bible
Employees Bradley and Fraser -- Toilet set
...^16,17

(Living named child) Death

18 May 1914

Sarah Carnwath; Quondong, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Cause of death: Dropsy. Heart disease.
+Duration of last illness: 1 month.
+Medical attendant: R. E. Rygate, MRCS.
+Informant: W. Graham, Son, Quondong.
+How long in Australia: 58 years in NSW.
+Children & ages: William 56 years, Robert 54, Hammond 52, John 50, James 47, Joseph 45, Mary J. 41, Christina 40, David 39, George 36. 2 males and 1 female deceased.^18,19,12

(Sister of deceased) Death

20 Jul 1931

William (Bill) Graham; District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
1. Death Transcription details:
+Date & Place of Death: 20 Jul 1931, District Hospital, Grenfell.
+Name & Occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Sex & Age: Male, 73 [actually 74].
+Cause of death: Arterio sclerosis, Failure of heart.
+Duration of last illness: 2 years.
+Medical attendant: Q. Ercoll [actually Ercole], 19 Jul 1931.
+Father's name & occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Mother's name & maiden surname: Sara Cornworth [actually probably Sarah Carnwath].
+Informant: G. G. Graham, Son, Main Street, Grenfell.
+Born: Rocky River, near Uralla, NSW.
+Marriage: Grenfell, NSW to Fanny Stinson at age 26 [actually Fanny Stimson, age 27 or 28].
+Children & ages: Eva M. 47, Fanny 45, Alice M. 43, George G. 42, Leslie W. 39, Daisy G. 38, Ernest S. 36. 1 male deceased.
2. Obituary in Grenfell Record, 23 Jul 1931, page 3:
     We regret to record the death on Monday last of Mr William Graham, who passed away in the Grenfell Hospital after a long illness. Deceased, who was 73 [actually 74] years of age, was a member of one of the pioneer families of the district, being a son of the late Mr William Graham, who settled on the Quandong in the early days of Grenfell, and was one of the first settlers to grow wheat. The late Mr Graham some years ago sold his snug little property and went to reside with his daughter (Mrs Hampton). His wife (who was a Miss Stimpson [actually Stimson]) predeceased him many years ago.
     A family of three sons and four daughters survive. Messrs Ernest and George (Grenfell) and Les (Sydney). The daughters are Mesdames Hampton, Jos. Hall, Herb. Hall and Barker.
     His brothers, Messrs Hammond, Robert, John, James, [also Joseph not shown], David and George, and sisters, Mesdames Alan Shaw and W. Fraser, survive.
     ...
3. Notice in Forbes Advocate, 24 Jul 1931, page 4:
     Passed away at the Grenfell District Hospital last Monday, Mr Wm Graham, an old resident of the district, aged 73. A family of three sons and four daughters survive.
4. Return Thanks in Grenfell Record, 30 Jul 1931, page 2:
     The family of the late William Graham desire to thank relatives and friends for floral tributes, cards and kind expressions of sympathy in the loss of their beloved father. Also specially thank the Matron and Nursing Staff of Grenfell District Hospital, Dr Ercole and Rev. Cooke.
5. Obituary in Grenfell Record, 13 Aug 1931, page 2:
     With the passing away recently of Mr William Graham a link is broken of the widely known and well respected Graham family of Quandong, a family of eight brothers and two sisters, whose ages range between the 40's to 70's [actually 50s to 70s]. As many may not know it might be interesting to state that Mr Graham, along with his father and Mr J Nealon (now all deceased), were the flrst men to do wheat farming in this district on the Quandong fifty years ago or so [this was ca 1870, when WG Jnr would have been only 12]. Mr Graham also followed the gold mining industry at various centres, and with his other brothers won a fair quantity of this precious metal. There were some rich mines on the Quandong when that area first opened.
     In his younger days he was a very good worker for the Church of England, and also a good churchman, walking perhaps three or four miles in all weathers to attend the services. This was before the present Church of England was built. He experienced the ups and downs of life of early Grenfell, suffering some big losses at times. Only a short time back he had eight beautiful big stacks of hay burnt in a yard at his 'Evadale' home that were uninsured.
     The late Mr W. B. Howarth, father of Messrs. Howarth Bros, of the 'Grenfell Record,' was a neighbour for years of the Graham family. At present Mr W. H. Fisher has a fine residence on the spot where once stood the old homestead on Quandong of the Graham family.
     Mr Graham was scarcely if ever troubled with a days sickness up to the time of his demise. — Contributed.^20,21,22,23

AddressOld

at Jun 1956

Willow Dam, Grenfell?, NSW²⁴

Death

12 Aug 1965

at hospital, Liverpool, NSW; >
SMH Death Notice 17 Aug 1965: Died 12 Aug 1965, at hospital, loved wife of the late William Fraser, loved mother of Eric, Reg and Louis, fond mother-in-law of Mabel, Beryl and Doris, dear grandmother of their children, aged 87 years [actually 92]. At rest. Privately cremated 16th instant.^25,26

Cremation

16 Aug 1965

NSW²⁷

Family

William Peter Fraser b. say late 1880s, d. c 1952

Citations

Birth Transcription: Graham, Christiana [0052], transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1873/8722, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrC; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0052. Given name, surname.
Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. 1980s: Nickname.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Marriages Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, Registration No. 9430/1911, viewed 3 Apr 2005: Given name Christina.
Birth Transcription GrC. DOB, POB, Memo.
Birth Transcription GrC. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, David [0037], transcribed in early 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1874/9087, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrD; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0037. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Birth Transcription: Graham, George Henry [0050], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1878/10429, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrGH; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0050. Address, Memo1 inferred.
Graham AD, Oral. Dec 1987: MJG's married surname is SHAW.
NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy at Registration No. 1103/1895, viewed 3 Apr 2005.
Marriage Certificate: Shaw, Allan & Graham, Mary J [0054+0051], Registration No. 1895/001103, Copy issued 8 Oct 2008 by NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, hereafter called Marriage Certificate ShA+GrMJ; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0051. DOM, POM, Memos 1-9.
Death Certificate: Graham, William [0038], issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1895/004882, dated 24 Mar 2005, hereafter called Death Certificate GrW; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0038. DOD, POD, Memos 1-10.
Forbes Family History Group, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts (Published by Forbes Family History Group, Forbes, 2002), hereafter called Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts; copy in Researcher's Library. Vol. 1, page 22: DOD.
Graham AD, Oral. Jun 1991: Married.
NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy at Registration No. 9430/1911, viewed 3 Apr 2005.
Graham AD, Oral. Jun 1991: CG's married surname is FRASER.
NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy at ID0679. Registration No. 13182/1911 [Josiah Barker + Fanny Graham], viewed 27 Apr 2005: YOMRegn, Registration District.
Grenfell Record newspaper, published by WB Howarth in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia website at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record/Trove, digital and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID680. 15 Nov 1911, p2, accessed 7 Jul 2013: DOM, POM, Memos.
Graham AD, Oral. Apr 1988: DOD ca 1915. Jun 1991: DOD ca 1911. Feb 1993: DOD ca 1915.
Death Certificate: Graham (nee Carnwath), Sarah [0143], issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1914/009218, dated 24 Mar 2005, hereafter called Death Certificate GrS; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0143. DOD, POD, Memos 1-6.
Death Transcription: Graham, William [0040]. Certificate 11866/1931 transcribed by Joy Murrin, NSW Transcription Agent in Apr 2005, hereafter called Death Transcription GrW2; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0040. DOD, POD, Memos 1-9.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 26: DOD, age 73 [actual 74].
Grenfell Record newspaper, published in Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove web site at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Grenfell Record; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records at ID0040. Source accessed 21 Oct 2017: DOD, POD, Memos 2, 4 and 5.
Forbes Advocate newspaper, published from 1911 in Forbes, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Forbes Advocate, digital and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID0040. Source accessed 21 Oct 1917: DOD, POD, Memo 3..
Grenfell Record, 29 Jun 1956, page 1, hereafter called Grenfell Record, 29 Jun 1956; photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0037. Living at 'Willow Dam'.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Deaths Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0052. Registration No. 30203/1965 [Christina Fraser], viewed 29 Sep 2008: YOD, Registration District.
Death Notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 17 Aug 1965 [Christina Fraser], hereafter called DN/SMH, Fraser C; acquired 9 Dec 2008 from National Library of Australia, Canberra, copy in Researcher's Family History papers, ID0052. DOD, POD 'at hospital', Memo1.
DN/SMH, Fraser C. DOCremation, 'Privately cremated', POCremation unknown.

(?) Graham

M, ID53, (say late 1857-s 1870)

Last Edited

12 May 2011

Relationship

Granduncle of Lindsay David Graham

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

William Graham b. ca 1827/28, d. 23 Jun 1895

Mother

Sarah Carnwath b. c 1833, d. 18 May 1914

Birth

say late 1857

Death

s 1870

Allan Shaw¹

M, ID54, (c 1863-c 1910)

Last Edited

27 Nov 2022

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

Alfred Shaw

Mother

Ann Wood

Birth

c 1863

Goulburn or Grenfell?, NSW^2,3

Occupation

at Mar 1895

Farmer, Seven Mile, Grenfell, NSW⁴

Marriage

19 Mar 1895

(Bride) Mary Jane Graham; House of John Graham, Quandong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Marriage Certificate details:
+Conjugal status: Bachelor; Spinster.
+Birthplace: Grenfell; Grenfell.
+Usual occupation: Farmer; Home duties.
+Age: 32; 22 [actually 23].
+Usual place of residence: Seven Mile (Grenfell); Quandong (Grenfell).
+Father's name, mother's name and maiden surname: Alfred Shaw, Ann Wood; William Graham, Sarah Carnworth.
+Father's occupation: Farmer; Farmer.
+Witnesses: Arthur Shaw, Christina [actually Christiana] Graham.
+Officiating Minister: James Milne, Presbyterian Church.
+It is not known whether all the witnesses named on the Marriage Certificate were present at the marriage.^5,6,7
Father of Groom: Alfred Shaw
Mother of Groom: Ann Wood
Father of Bride: William Graham
Mother of Bride: Sarah Carnwath
Witness: Arthur Shaw
Witness: Christiana (Chris) Graham
Brother of Bride: John (Jack) Graham

Birth of daughter

c 1897

Mabel L. A. Shaw; Grenfell, NSW⁸

Birth of son

c 1899

Herbert A. B. Shaw; Grenfell, NSW⁹

Birth of daughter

c 1901

Veavy Jane (Veve) Shaw; Grenfell, NSW¹⁰

Birth of son

c 1903

Lucian Rowland Vivian (Lou) Shaw; Grenfell, NSW¹¹

Birth of daughter

c 1906

Stella M. Shaw; Grenfell, NSW¹²

Death

c 1910

Newtown, NSW¹³

(Deceased father) Death

2 May 1934

(Deceased) Herbert A. B. Shaw; Grenfell, NSW; >
Obituary in Grenfell Record, 3 May 1934, page 3:
Sudden death of Mr Herb Shaw: The death occurred suddenly yesterday of Mr. Herbert Shaw, son of the late Mr. Allan Shaw and Mrs. Shaw, of West-street, Grenfell, and a member of one of Grenfell district's oldest and most respected families. Deceased was 35 years of age.^14,15,16

(Husband of deceased) Death

16 Nov 1945

Mary Jane Graham; District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Sex and age: Female, 72 years [actually 74].
+Cause of death: (a) Heart Failure; (b) Arterio Sclerosis; (c) Chronic Nephritis.
+Medical attendant; Last seen: C. Hellstrom (Registered); 16 Nov 1945.
+Name and occupation of father: William Graham, Farmer.
+Name and maiden surname of mother: Sarah Carnworth [actually Carnwath].
+Informant: Certified by T. K. Downing, Sister-in-Charge, District Hospital, Grenfell; Stella Shaw, Daughter, Brundah Street, Grenfell.
+Registration: W. Richardson, 21 Nov 1945, Grenfell.
+Where born: Quondong, Grenfell, NSW.
+Place of marriage, age, and to whom: Grenfell, NSW; 23 years; Allan Shaw; Widow.
+Children of marriage: Mabel L. A. 48, Lucian R. V. 42, Stella M. 39; One Male and One Female deceased.^17,18,19

Family

Mary Jane Graham b. 14 Jul 1871, d. 16 Nov 1945

Children

1.

Mabel L. A. Shaw b. c 1897

2.

Herbert A. B. Shaw b. c 1899, d. 2 May 1934

3.

Veavy Jane (Veve) Shaw b. c 1901, d. 12 Mar 1916

4.

Lucian Rowland Vivian (Lou) Shaw+ b. c 1903, d. 11 Oct 1994

5.

Stella M. Shaw b. c 1906

Citations

NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Marriages Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, Registration No. 1103/1895, viewed 3 Apr 2005: Given name, surname -- TO BE VERIFIED.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Births Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/bdm_fh.html, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; paper copy of search page in Researcher's family history papers, ID1800. Registration No. 7922/1863 [Allan Shaw], viewed 2 Nov 2008: YOB, Registration District Goulburn.
Marriage Certificate: Shaw, Allan & Graham, Mary J [0054+0051], Registration No. 1895/001103, Copy issued 8 Oct 2008 by NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, hereafter called Marriage Certificate ShA+GrMJ; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0051. Age 32 at DOM 19 Mar 1895 [so DOB between Mar 1862 and Mar 1863], POB Grenfell..
Marriage Certificate ShA+GrMJ. Occupation, Address.
Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. Dec 1987: MJG's married surname is SHAW.
NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy at Registration No. 1103/1895, viewed 3 Apr 2005.
Marriage Certificate ShA+GrMJ. DOM, POM, Memos 1-9.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; copy at ID0054. Registration No. 3525/1897 [Mabel L A Shaw], viewed 3 Oct 2008: YOB, Registration District.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; copy at ID0054. Registration No. 12298/1899 [Herbert A B Shaw], viewed 3 Oct 2008: YOB, Registration District.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; copy at ID0054. Registration No. 22437/1901 [Vevay J. Shaw], viewed 3 Oct 2008: YOBRegn, Registration District.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; copy at ID0054. Registration No. 30418/1903 [Lucian R V Shaw], viewed 2 Nov 2008: YOB, Registration District.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; copy at ID0054. Registration No. 24290/1906 [Stella M Shaw], viewed 3 Oct 2008: YOB, Registration District.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Deaths Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0054. Registration No. 10436/1910 [Allan Shaw], viewed 2 Nov 2008: YOD, Registration District.
NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index; copy at ID1775. Registration No. 7015/1934 [Herbert A B Shaw], viewed 2 Nov 2008: YOD, Registration District.
Forbes Family History Group, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts (Published by Forbes Family History Group, Forbes, 2002), hereafter called Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts; copy in Researcher's Library. Vol. 2, page 48: DOD, age 35, POD assumed.
Grenfell Record Obituary, hereafter called GRecord-Obit/Trove; accessed on NLA Trove at www.trove.nla.gov.au. Photocopy and image in Researcher's records. Grenfell Record 3 May 1934 p3 viewed on 30 Jun 2013: DOD, Memo.
NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index; copy at ID0051. Registration No. 24780/1945 [Mary Jane Shaw], viewed 3 Oct 2008: YODRegn 1945, Registration District.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 2, page 49: DOD, POD assumed, age 72 [actual 74].
Death Certificate: Shaw (nee Graham), Mary Jane [0051], Issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1945/024780, Registered 21 Nov 1945, Copy issued 9 Oct 2008, hereafter called Death Certificate ShMJ; copy held in Researcher's family history papers, ID0051. DOD, POD, Memos 1-10.

Sarah Graham¹

F, ID55, (1 Feb 1865-29 Jan 1867)

Last Edited

22 May 2015

Relationship

Grandaunt of Lindsay David Graham

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

William Graham b. ca 1827/28, d. 23 Jun 1895

Mother

Sarah Carnwath b. c 1833, d. 18 May 1914

Birth

1 Feb 1865

Ten Mile Rush, Young, NSW; >
+Father's name, occupation, age and birthplace: William Graham, Storekeeper, 33, Tyrone, Ireland.
+Mother's name, age and birthplace: Sarah Cornworth (?), 20 [perhaps meant to be 30], Tyrone, Ireland.
+Informant: Father, William Graham, Young.
+Witnesses: Not recorded.²

(Resident) AddressOld

at Feb 1865

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Young, NSW; >
Parents and 5 children.³

(Resident) AddressOld

at Nov 1866

William Graham, Sarah Carnwath; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 6 children.
The family moved from Young to Grenfell some time between 13 Nov 1866 (when son James was born in Young) and 29 Jan 1867 (when daughter Sarah died in Grenfell).^4,5

Death

29 Jan 1867

Emu Creek Gully, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Cause of Death: Found drowned in a shaft.
+Duration of last illness: [One word, illegible].
+Medical attendant: Magisterial Inquiry.
+Informant: Frederick Dalton, P[olice]. M[agistrate]., Grenfell.^6,7

Burial

31 Jan 1867

Cemetery, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Undertaker: William Johnson.
+Witnesses: John Colgan, Arthur Curtis.⁸

Citations

Birth Transcription: Graham, Sarah [0055], transcribed on 25 Feb 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1865/6400, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrS; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0055. Given name, surname.
Birth Transcription GrS. DOB, POB, Memo1.
Birth Transcription GrS.
Birth Transcription: Graham, James [0048], transcribed in 1992 or 1993 by Lindsay D. Graham from NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, Registration No. 1866/6398, hereafter called Birth Transcription GrJam; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0048. DOB, POB for James in Memo2.
Death Certificate: Graham, Sarah, Issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1867/004268, Registered 1 Feb 1867, Copy issued 13 Sep 2007, hereafter called Death Certificate GrSarah; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0055. DOD, POD for Sarah in Memo2.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Deaths Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, Registration No. 4268/1867.
Death Certificate GrSarah. DOD, POD, Memos.
Death Certificate GrSarah. DOBurial, POBurial, Memo1, Memo2.

Victor Joseph Graham^1,2

M, ID56, (27 Mar 1896-23 Jul 1916)

Last Edited

6 Oct 2017

Relationship

1st cousin 1 time removed of Lindsay David Graham

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

James (Jim) Graham b. 13 Nov 1866, d. 22 Dec 1936

Mother

Bertha Mary Ann (Mary) Holten b. early 1870, d. 20 Nov 1909

(Resident) AddressOld

say 1892 to 1909

James (Jim) Graham, Bertha Mary Ann (Mary) Holten; The Glen, Quandong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents with 1-8 children at various times.
Presumably moved here at or soon after marriage.
Address current at mother Mary's death in Nov 1909.^3,4

Birth

27 Mar 1896

Grenfell, NSW^5,6

Occupation

at Aug 1915

Farmer⁷

AddressOld

at Aug 1915

Quondong, via Grenfell, NSW⁸

Military

11 Aug 1915

World War 1 Enlistment, Cootamundra, NSW; >
Data from Attestation Papers, Cootamundra, 11 Aug 1915 --
Service No: 4187a; Unit: 13th Rein., 4th Battn
Name: Victor GRAHAM
Born: Grenfell; Age: 18 yrs, 4 mths [actually 19y, 4m]
Married: No
Next of Kin: Father, James Graham, Quondong, via Grenfell, NSW
Height: 5 feet, 3 inches; Weight: 119 lbs; Chest measurement: 33 inches
Complexion: Fair; Eyes: Blue; Hair: L Brown
Religion: Church of England⁹

Military

fr 11 Aug 1915 - 23 Jul 1916

World War 1 Service; >
11 Aug 1915: Private, "H" Company (Depot), Holdsworthy
1 Oct 1915: "A" Company, 12th Reserves
14 Feb 1916: Transferred to 2nd Battalion, Zeitoun and Tel El Kebir
22 Mar 1916: Embarked on "Invernia" from Alexandria
28 Mar 1916: Disembarked at Marseilles
23 Jul 1916: Killed in Action, Pozieres, FRANCE¹⁰

Military

20 Dec 1915

World War 1 Embarkation; >
Embarked 20 Dec 1915 [as Victor Graham, 4187] from Sydney on HMAT Aeneas as Private in 4 Infantry Battalion - 13 to 23 Reinforcements (Dec 1915 - Nov 1916).
Age: 18 [actually 19]; Trade or Calling: Farmer; Status: Single
Address: Quondong, via Grenfell NSW
Next of Kin: Father, Mr. J. Graham, Quondong, via Grenfell NSW
Religion: C. of E.
Pay: 5s. 0d. per diem.¹¹

Death

23 Jul 1916

Pozieres, FRANCE; >
Killed in Action as Private, 2 Battalion.
"No particulars are available beyond the bare cable report that he was killed in action on 23.7.16."
No personal effects in kit.^12,13,14,9

Burial

Jul 1916

57d.X.4.a.40.24, near Pozieres, FRANCE; >
Later exhumed and reburied (qv).
Headstone in Row J, Sections 7,8 & 9, Old Anglican Cemetery, Grenfell 'KIA Pozieres, France, 2nd Battalion AIF'.^15,16

Military

Oct 1921

World War 1 Medals; >
Memorial Scroll 301341 sent to Father, Mr J. Graham, 4 Nov 1921 [receipt 29 Nov 1921].
Memorial Plaque 301341 sent to Father, Mr J. Graham, 14 Nov 1921 [receipt 29 Nov 1921].
1914/15 Star.
British War Medal D/28, No. 27257.
Victory Medal, D28, No. 27079 sent to Father 8 Feb 1923..¹⁷

Burial

May 1930

Plot 25, Row F, Grave 8, Serre Road Cemetery No. 2, near Beaumont Hamel, FRANCE; >
Letter 30 May 1930 from IWGC, London to Australian Grave Services, London: "... in accordance with the agreement with French and Belgian Governments to remove all scattered graves and certain cemeteries which were situated in places unsuitable for permanent retention, it has been found necessary to exhume the bodies buried in certain areas. In the process of exhumation the [grave of VJG was] located ..., and [his] remains were re-interred in [as below]. Will you please inform the next-of-kin that the necessity for the removal is much regretted, but was unavoidable for the reasons given above; and you may give them every assurance that the work of reburial has been carefully carried out."
Letter 25 Jul 1930 from Base Records, Melbourne to VJG's father, Grenfell: "... during the course of exhumation work in the vicinity of Pozieres, the Imperial War Graves Commission were successful in recovering the remains of this soldier which have since been interred with every measure of care and reverence in Plot 25, Row F, Grave 8 of Serre Road Cemetery No. 2, situated near Beaumont Hamel, France, where a permanent headstone of uniform design will be erected and engraved with his full regimental description and date of death, together with any verse or epitaph previously selected in the form of a personal inscription. ..."
Letter 31 Jul 1930 from Base Records, Melbourne to VJG's father, Grenfell: Request to complete Memorial Form "A" [no copy with Service Records] with personal inscription for permanent headstones at Serre Road Cemetery No. 2. Verse or epitaph not to exceed 66 letters; estimated cost is 3 1/2d per letter. Government bears all other costs of providing and maintaining the headstone.
Letter 3 Sep 1930 from Base Records, Melbourne to IWGC, London: Completed Memorial Form "A" [no copy with Service Records] enclosed for action.¹⁸

(Deceased child) Death

22 Dec 1936

James (Jim) Graham; District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Occupation: Farmer, Old Age pensioner.
+Cause of death: Chronic nephritis.
+Duration of last illness: Some years.
+Medical Attendant, when deceased last seen: C. Hellstrom, 21 Dec 1936.
+Father's name, occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Mother's maiden name: Sarah Carmwarth.
+Informant: D. R. McCabe, daughter, East Street, Grenfell.
+Registered: 29 Dec 1936, Grenfell.
+Where born: Monteagle, NSW.
+Where married, age, spouse: One Mile, Grenfell, NSW; 26; Mary Ann Holten.
+Children & Ages: Wilfred W. 44, Dulcie Ann 39, Arthur E. 37, Raymond C. 35, Phillipa S. 30. 2 males, 1 female deceased.^19,20,21

Citations

Moore (nee Mackay), Helen [0073], Oral, hereafter called Moore H, Oral. Feb 1999: Given names, surname.
Forbes Family History Group, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts (Published by Forbes Family History Group, Forbes, 2002), hereafter called Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts; copy in Researcher's Library. Vol. 1, p21: Given names, surname.
Moore H, Oral. Feb 1999: Address (but no dates given).
The Grenfell Record and Bland and Lachlan Districts Advertiser (Published by WB Howarth, Grenfell, NSW); hereafter called Grenfell Record. 24 Nov 1909, page ?: Memo3.
Moore H, Oral. Feb 1999: DOB.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Births Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/bdm_fh.html, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; paper copy of search page in Researcher's family history papers, ID0048. Registration No. 12789/1896 [Victor J. Graham], viewed 18 Sep 2008: YOB, Registration District.
World War 1 Embarkation Roll at www.awm.gov.au/nominalrolls/ww1/embarkation, hereafter called WW1 Embarkation Roll. Viewed 24 Nov 2008: Occupation.
WW1 Embarkation Roll. Viewed 24 Nov 2008: Date, Address.
World War 1 Service Records: Graham, Victor J provided by National Archives of Australia, Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600 on 19 Jan 2004, hereafter called WW1 Service Records GrVJ; copies in Researcher's family history papers, ID0056. Date, Place, Memos.
WW1 Service Records GrVJ. Dates, Memos.
WW1 Embarkation Roll. Viewed 24 Nov 2008: Date, Memos.
Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. Dec 1987: Killed in WW1.
Moore H, Oral. Feb 1999: MOD Jul or Aug, YOD, POD.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol 1, page 21: DOD, POD, 2nd Battalion, AIF.
WW1 Service Records GrVJ. Place, Memo1.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 17: Memo2.
WW1 Service Records GrVJ. Date, Memos.
WW1 Service Records GrVJ. Memos.
Graham AD, Oral. Jun 1991: YOD ca 1939.
Death Transcription: Graham, James [0048], Certificate 22094/1936 transcribed by Joy Murrin, NSW Transcription Agent on Apr 2005, hereafter called Death Transcription GrJ; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0048. DOD, POD, Memos1-11.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 22: DOD, age 70, POD assumed.

Arthur Edward Graham^1,2,3

M, ID57, (17 Aug 1899-4 Jan 1954)

Last Edited

15 Sep 2023

Relationship

1st cousin 1 time removed of Lindsay David Graham

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

James (Jim) Graham b. 13 Nov 1866, d. 22 Dec 1936

Mother

Bertha Mary Ann (Mary) Holten b. early 1870, d. 20 Nov 1909

(Resident) AddressOld

say 1892 to 1909

James (Jim) Graham, Bertha Mary Ann (Mary) Holten; The Glen, Quandong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents with 1-8 children at various times.
Presumably moved here at or soon after marriage.
Address current at mother Mary's death in Nov 1909.^4,5

Birth

17 Aug 1899

Grenfell, NSW⁶

Occupation

at Jan 1916

Farmer⁷

AddressOld

at Jan 1916

Quondong, via Grenfell, NSW⁸

Military

fr 18 Jan 1916 - 17 Mar 1919

World War 1; >
Enlisted 18 Jan 1916 [as Alfred Graham], Service No. 1669.
Embarked 14 Apr 1916 from Sydney on HMAT Ceramic as Private in 56 Infantry Battalion - 2 to 9 Reinforcements (Apr 1916 - Jan 1917). Age 18 [actually 16]; Trade or Calling Farmer; Status Single; Address Quondong, via Grenfell NSW; Next of Kin Father, James Graham, Quondong, via Grenfell NSW; Religion C. of E.; Joined 18 Jan 1916; Pay 5s. 0d. per diem.
Returned to Australia 17 Mar 1919 as Private, 56 Battalion.^9,10

Employment

say 1920 to 1936

Postmaster-General's Department, Young/Canberra/Bowral/Cootamundra, NSW/ACT; >
Joined the PMG after WW1, and served as Linesman at Young, Canberra, Bowral and Cootamundra until 1936.¹¹

(Witness) Inquest

23 Dec 1924

Thomas James (Tom) Graham; Court House, Cowra, NSW; >
Inquest 1730 held 18-22 Dec 1924 in Cowra by PG Westphalen, JP, Coroner. Verdict 23 Dec 1924: Injuries accidentally received through a telephone pole falling with him.
Deceased: Age 33 [actually 31]; Born Grenfell; Cash or property owned Not known; Medical attendant Dr LW Roberts, Post mortem not held.
The inquest papers have not survived.
Extensive report in Grenfell Record 29 Dec 1924:
* Mr Parker appeared to watch the interests of the Postmaster-General's Department.
* Mr McGillivray represented the Telegraph Linesmen's Association.
* Arthur Edward Graham [deceased's younger brother] and Constable Dennison gave formal evidence.
* Harold Edward Mitchell, railway electrician, was with the deceased at the time of the accident and explained the circumstances of the deceased's fall.
* Dr Llewellyn W. Roberts attended the accident at Koorawatha, and decribed the deceased's injuries as "compound fracture of the jaw in 3 places and a fracture of the base of the skull". He said Tom was conveyed to Cowra District Hospital by train, and died at 8 am the next day without regaining consciousness, death being due to the injuries stated.
* Reginald Maxwell Coburn, a casual labourer employed by the Postmaster-General's Department, was with the deceased at the time of the accident and explained the circumstances of the fall.
* The Coroner found that deceased died from the effect of injuries accidentally received on 18 Dec [actually 17 Dec]. He added that apparently every precaution was taken.^12,13

Occupation

at 1926

Labourer¹⁴

Marriage

29 Dec 1926

Amy Isabel Jane Barrett; Holy Trinity Church of England, Grenfell, NSW; >
The certificate is a very poor photocopy, so that some of the information shown (particularly the items flagged TBV below) needs to be verified.
+Groom's Designation, Residence and Condition: Labourer, Grenfell, Bachelor.
+Bride's Designation, Residence and Condition: Home Duties, Grenfell, Spinster.
+Officiating Minister: Rev. Norman Gerald Frank Cooke, Church of England.
+Witnesses: R. C. Graham, Alma Wales [sp?].
+Birthplace and Age: Grenfell, NSW, 25 [TBV]; Illegible [TBV].
+Father's Name and Rank or Profession: James Graham, Labourer; Illegible [TBV].
+Mother's Name and Maiden Surname: Bertha Holten [sp?]; Illegible [TBV].^15,16
Officiating Minister: Rev. Norman Gerald Frank Cooke
Witness: Raymond Cecil (Ray) Graham
Father of Groom: James (Jim) Graham

Birth of son

bt Jun 1927 - Jul 1927

Brian Arthur Graham; Grenfell, NSW^{17,18,19,20,21}

Birth of daughter

3 Aug 1929

Shirley Yvonne Graham; Grenfell, NSW^22,23

Birth of daughter

bt Jul 1930 - Jul 1931

Lola Patricia (Patty or Pat) Graham²⁴

Employment

fr 1936 - Jan 1954

Postmaster-General's Department, Goulburn/Grenfell, NSW; >
Appointed to the PMG's permanent staff in 1936 as a Technician at Goulburn but transferred to the Lines Branch and returned to Grenfell as a Linesman. Later appointed to position of Foreman, which he held until his death.¹¹

(Living named child) Death

22 Dec 1936

James (Jim) Graham; District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Occupation: Farmer, Old Age pensioner.
+Cause of death: Chronic nephritis.
+Duration of last illness: Some years.
+Medical Attendant, when deceased last seen: C. Hellstrom, 21 Dec 1936.
+Father's name, occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Mother's maiden name: Sarah Carmwarth.
+Informant: D. R. McCabe, daughter, East Street, Grenfell.
+Registered: 29 Dec 1936, Grenfell.
+Where born: Monteagle, NSW.
+Where married, age, spouse: One Mile, Grenfell, NSW; 26; Mary Ann Holten.
+Children & Ages: Wilfred W. 44, Dulcie Ann 39, Arthur E. 37, Raymond C. 35, Phillipa S. 30. 2 males, 1 female deceased.^25,26,27

Birth of daughter

c 19 Jun 1942

Pamela Mary Graham²⁸

Birth of son

c 19 Jun 1942

Alan J. (Jimmy) Graham²⁹

AddressOld

at Jul 1942

Amy Isabel Jane Barrett; Sullivan Street, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 7 children.³⁰
Resident: Brian Arthur Graham
Resident: Shirley Yvonne Graham
Resident: Lola Patricia (Patty or Pat) Graham
Resident: Alan J. (Jimmy) Graham

(Husband & informant) Death

15 Jul 1942

(Deceased) Amy Isabel Jane Barrett; Sullivan Street, Grenfell, NSW; >
Death Certificate details:
+Cause of Death; Duration of last illness; Medical attendant; When last saw deceased: (1)(a) Heart Failure, (b) Coronary thrombosis; (2)(b) 1/2 hour; (3) W. Fenwick (Registered); (4) 15th July, 1942.
+Name and occupation of father; Name and maiden surname of mother: John James Barrett, Laborer; Mary Neal.
+Informant: A. E. Graham, Widower, Sullivan Street, Grenfell.
+Registration: C. Richardson(?); 20th July, 1942; Grenfell.
+Where born: Grenfell, N.S.W.
+Place of Marriage, age, and to whom: Grenfell, N.S.W., 22 years, Arthur Edward Graham.
+Children of marriage: Brian A. 15 years, Shirley Y. 13, Lorice J. 12, Lola P. 11, Nancy A. 9, Janice N. 1(?), Alan J. 26 days; 1 female deceased.^31,32,33

AddressOld

at Aug 1942

Sullivan Street, Grenfell, NSW; >
Father and 6 children; youngest son Alan J. (Jimmy) assumed to be living elsewhere from the date of his mother's death.³⁰
Resident: Brian Arthur Graham
Resident: Shirley Yvonne Graham
Resident: Lola Patricia (Patty or Pat) Graham

Occupation

at Apr 1948

Linesman³⁴

(Father of Groom) Marriage

3 Apr 1948

Betty Joan Shaw, Brian Arthur Graham; Presbyterian Manse, Ardlethan, NSW; >
+Married According to the rites of the Presbyterian Church.
+Consents of the Groom's father and the Bride's parents were given in writing to the Marriage.
+Conjugal status: Bachelor; Spinster.
+Officiating Minister: G. F. G. Kerry.
+Witnesses: A. L. Grant, E. E. C. Kerry (latter assumed to be the wife of the Officiating Minister).^35,36

Death

4 Jan 1954

Grenfell Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
     Killed in the 1920s by a telephone pole falling on him when he was on it [incorrect -- later found that this was Arthur's brother Thomas (qv)].
Death Notice in Sydney Morning Herald, 9 Jan 1954, page 46:
     GRAHAM, Arthur Edward -- 4 Jan 1954 at Grenfell Hospital (Line Foreman Grenfell P.M.G. Dept.), dearly beloved father of Brian, Shirley (Mrs Bailey), Loris (Mrs Reynolds), Patty (Mrs 0'Brien), Nancy and Jannice [actually Janice], loved brother of Wilt [actually Wilfred] (Sydney), Dulcie (Mrs McCabe, Bathurst), Ray (Grenfell), Phyllis (Mrs Tveraabak, Sydney), aged 54 years.
Obituary in Grenfell Record 12 Jan 1954:
     The late Arthur Edward Graham was the fourth son of the late Mr and Mrs James Graham of Quondong.
     Born at Quondong, he was one of a family of eight, Thomas, Victor, Mary (Mrs Stimson [actually Stinson?]), Wilfred (Penshurst), Dulcie (Mrs McCabe, Bathurst), Ray (Grenfell) and Phyllis (Mrs Tverabaak [actually Tveraabak], Sydney). Tom, Victor and Mary (Mrs Stimson [actually Stinson?]) predeceased the late Mr Graham.
     He married Miss Amy Isobel [actually Isabel] Jane Barrett who predeceased him about eleven years ago. He is survived by six children Brian, Shirley, Loris, Patty, Nancy and Jan.
     His passing will bring back memories of the First World War when he enlisted with three [sic] other brothers for service overseas. He was only 16 years of age.
     Later he joined the staff of the P.M.G. Dept and served as a linesman at Young, Canberra, Bowral and Cootamundra. In 1936 he was appointed to the permanent staff as a Technician at Goulburn but transferred to the Lines Branch and returned to Grenfell as a linesman. He was later appointed to the position of Foreman. He held this position at the time of his death.^37,38,39,40
Son of deceased: Brian Arthur Graham
Daughter of deceased: Shirley Yvonne Bailey
Daughter of deceased: Lola Patricia (Patty or Pat) O'Brien
Brother of deceased: Wilfred Walter Graham
Sister of deceased: Dulcie Ruth McCabe
Brother of deceased: Raymond Cecil (Ray) Graham
Sister of deceased: Philippa Sarah (Phyllis) Tveraabak

Burial

c 6 Jan 1954

Row G, Sections 10, 11 & 12, Old Anglican Cemetery, Grenfell, NSW⁴¹
Cemetery: Grenfell, NSW (Cemetery)

Family

Amy Isabel Jane Barrett b. late 1903 or early 1904, d. 15 Jul 1942

Children

1.

Brian Arthur Graham+ b. bt Jun 1927 - Jul 1927, d. 23 Jun 2009

2.

Shirley Yvonne Graham b. 3 Aug 1929, d. c 1995

3.

Lola Patricia (Patty or Pat) Graham b. bt Jul 1930 - Jul 1931, d. early Feb 2003

4.

Pamela Mary Graham b. c 19 Jun 1942, d. c 24 Jun 1942

5.

Alan J. (Jimmy) Graham+ b. c 19 Jun 1942, d. say 2000s

Citations

NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Births Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/bdm_fh.html, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; paper copy of search page in Researcher's family history papers, ID0048. Registration No. 21319/1899 [Arthur E. Graham], viewed 18 Sep 2008: Given name, Initial, Surname.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Marriages Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0057. Registration No. 18288/1926 [Arthur E. Graham & Amy I. Barrett], viewed 18 Sep 2008: Given name, Initial, Surname.
Forbes Family History Group, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts (Published by Forbes Family History Group, Forbes, 2002), hereafter called Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts; copy in Researcher's Library. Vol. 1, page 17: Given names, Surname.
Moore (nee Mackay), Helen [0073], Oral, hereafter called Moore H, Oral. Feb 1999: Address (but no dates given).
The Grenfell Record and Bland and Lachlan Districts Advertiser (Published by WB Howarth, Grenfell, NSW); hereafter called Grenfell Record. 24 Nov 1909, page ?: Memo3.
NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; copy at ID0048. Registration No. 21319/1899 [Arthur E. Graham], viewed 18 Sep 2008: DOB by reduction, Registration District.
World War 1 Embarkation Roll at www.awm.gov.au/nominalrolls/ww1/embarkation, hereafter called WW1 Embarkation Roll. Viewed 24 Nov 2008: Occupation.
WW1 Embarkation Roll. Viewed 24 Nov 2008: Date, Address.
World War 1 Nominal Roll at www.awm.gov.au/nominalrolls/ww1, hereafter called WW1 Nominal Roll: Viewed 22 Nov 2008: Dates, Memo1, Memo3.
WW1 Embarkation Roll. Viewed 24 Nov 2008: Memo2.
Grenfell Record, 12 Jan 1954, page TBA, hereafter called Grenfell Record, 12 Jan 1954; photocopy of transcript (acquired from the Grenfell Historical Society & Museum some time between 1999 and 2006) in Researcher's family history papers, ID0057. Memo.
State Records NSW: Department of Attorney General and Justice; Register of Coroners inquests and magisterial inquiries 1834-1942, NRS 343 [Microfilm Reel 2766]; hereafter called SRNSW Register of Coroners' Inquests 1834-1942. Microfilm register accessed 27 Apr 2012 at State Records NSW, Western Sydney Records Centre. DOInquest, POInquest, Memo1.
Grenfell Record newspaper, published by WB Howarth, Grenfell, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia newspaper files; hereafter called Grenfell Record/NLA; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records at ID0832. 29 Dec 1924, p2, accessed 10 Aug 2021: DOInquest, POInquest, Memo.
Marriage Certificate: Graham, Arthur E & Barrett, Amy IJ [0057+1259], issued 29 Dec 1926 by Rev. Norman GF Cooke, hereafter called Marriage Certificate GrAE+BaIJ; photocopy (acquired some time between 1999 and 2006 from the Grenfell Historical Society & Museum) in Researcher's family history papers, ID0057. Occupation.
Marriage Certificate GrAE+BaIJ. DOM, POM, Memos 1-8.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, Online Marriages Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 18288/1926 [Arthur E GRAHAM +& Amy I BARRETT], accessed 15 Sep 2023: DOM [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
Moore H, Oral. Feb 1999: About 72-73 in early 1999.
Death Notice, Grenfell Record, 26 Jun 2009 [Brian A. Graham], hereafter called DN/Graham BA; acquired 1 Jul 2009 from www.grenfellrecord.com.au, copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID1260. Age 81 at DOD 23 Jun 2009.
Graham (nee Shaw), Betty J, Oral, hereafter called Graham BJ, Oral. 1 Jul 2009: Brian turned 80 in 2007.
Death Certificate: Graham, Amy IJ [0055], Issued by NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Registration No. 1942/018155, Registered 20 Jul 1942, True copy issued 24 Jul 2009, hereafter called Death Certificate GrAIJ; certificate in Researcher's family history papers, ID1259. Age 15 at mother's DOD 15 Jul 1942.
Marriage Certificate: Graham, Brian A & Shaw, Betty J [1260+1261], Registration No. 1948/014849, Registered 30 Apr 1948, True copy issued 21 Jul 2009 by NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, hereafter called Marriage Certificate GrBA+ShBJ; certificate in Researcher's family history papers, ID1260. POB.
Death Certificate GrAIJ. Age 13 at mother's DOD 15 Jul 1942.
Ancestry Public Member Tree entitled Hines Family Tree, owned by ozeboy69, accessed at https://www.ancestry.com.au; hereafter called Ancestry PMTree/ozeboy69; copy not retained. Site accessed 14 Jul 2023: DOB, POB.
Original source: Public Member Trees Maureenphipps2012/Jessop FTree, Kaswok/BushShaw FTree, Corinne Bartholomew/Bartholomew FTree, Pulleng/pullen FTree.
Death Certificate GrAIJ. Age 11 at mother's DOD 15 Jul 1942.
Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. Jun 1991: YOD ca 1939.
Death Transcription: Graham, James [0048], Certificate 22094/1936 transcribed by Joy Murrin, NSW Transcription Agent on Apr 2005, hereafter called Death Transcription GrJ; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0048. DOD, POD, Memos1-11.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 22: DOD, age 70, POD assumed.
Death Certificate GrAIJ. Twin brother was aged 26 days at mother's DOD 15 Jul 1942.
Death Certificate GrAIJ. Age 26 days at mother's DOD 15 Jul 1942.
Death Certificate GrAIJ. Address, Memo inferred.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 17: DOD, POD inferred as Grenfell.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Deaths Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Deaths Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID1259. Registration No. 18155/1942 [Amy I.J. Graham], viewed 8 Jul 2009: YODR 1942, Registration District Grenfell.
Death Certificate GrAIJ. DOD, POD, Memos.
Marriage Certificate GrBA+ShBJ. Occupation of Groom's father.
NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy at ID1260. Registration No. 14849/1948 [Brian A. Graham + Betty J. Shaw], viewed 1 Jul 2009: YOMR, Registration District.
Marriage Certificate GrBA+ShBJ. DOM, POM, Memos.
Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: Memo1.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 17: DOD, age 54.
Grenfell Record, 12 Jan 1954. Obituary Memo.
Death Notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 Jan 1954, page 46 [Arthur Edward Graham], hereafter called DN/SMH, Graham AE; acquired 18 May 2017 from Trove Digitised Newspapers web site at http://trove.nla.gov.au; image in Researcher's computer records and photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0057. DOD, POD Grenfell Hospital, Death Notice Memo .
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 17: POBurial.

Raymond Cecil (Ray) Graham^1,2

M, ID58, (c 1901-10 Jan 1980)

Last Edited

15 Sep 2023

Relationship

1st cousin 1 time removed of Lindsay David Graham

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

James (Jim) Graham b. 13 Nov 1866, d. 22 Dec 1936

Mother

Bertha Mary Ann (Mary) Holten b. early 1870, d. 20 Nov 1909

(Resident) AddressOld

say 1892 to 1909

James (Jim) Graham, Bertha Mary Ann (Mary) Holten; The Glen, Quandong, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents with 1-8 children at various times.
Presumably moved here at or soon after marriage.
Address current at mother Mary's death in Nov 1909.^3,4

Birth

c 1901

Grenfell, NSW^5,6,7

(Witness) Marriage

29 Dec 1926

Arthur Edward Graham, Amy Isabel Jane Barrett; Holy Trinity Church of England, Grenfell, NSW; >
The certificate is a very poor photocopy, so that some of the information shown (particularly the items flagged TBV below) needs to be verified.
+Groom's Designation, Residence and Condition: Labourer, Grenfell, Bachelor.
+Bride's Designation, Residence and Condition: Home Duties, Grenfell, Spinster.
+Officiating Minister: Rev. Norman Gerald Frank Cooke, Church of England.
+Witnesses: R. C. Graham, Alma Wales [sp?].
+Birthplace and Age: Grenfell, NSW, 25 [TBV]; Illegible [TBV].
+Father's Name and Rank or Profession: James Graham, Labourer; Illegible [TBV].
+Mother's Name and Maiden Surname: Bertha Holten [sp?]; Illegible [TBV].^8,9

(Living named child) Death

22 Dec 1936

James (Jim) Graham; District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Occupation: Farmer, Old Age pensioner.
+Cause of death: Chronic nephritis.
+Duration of last illness: Some years.
+Medical Attendant, when deceased last seen: C. Hellstrom, 21 Dec 1936.
+Father's name, occupation: William Graham, Farmer.
+Mother's maiden name: Sarah Carmwarth.
+Informant: D. R. McCabe, daughter, East Street, Grenfell.
+Registered: 29 Dec 1936, Grenfell.
+Where born: Monteagle, NSW.
+Where married, age, spouse: One Mile, Grenfell, NSW; 26; Mary Ann Holten.
+Children & Ages: Wilfred W. 44, Dulcie Ann 39, Arthur E. 37, Raymond C. 35, Phillipa S. 30. 2 males, 1 female deceased.^10,11,12

Marriage

9 Dec 1938

Rebecca Ann (Rebe) Beake; Grenfell, NSW¹³

AddressOld

at Jan 1954

Grenfell, NSW¹⁴

(Brother of deceased) Death

4 Jan 1954

Arthur Edward Graham; Grenfell Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
     Killed in the 1920s by a telephone pole falling on him when he was on it [incorrect -- later found that this was Arthur's brother Thomas (qv)].
Death Notice in Sydney Morning Herald, 9 Jan 1954, page 46:
     GRAHAM, Arthur Edward -- 4 Jan 1954 at Grenfell Hospital (Line Foreman Grenfell P.M.G. Dept.), dearly beloved father of Brian, Shirley (Mrs Bailey), Loris (Mrs Reynolds), Patty (Mrs 0'Brien), Nancy and Jannice [actually Janice], loved brother of Wilt [actually Wilfred] (Sydney), Dulcie (Mrs McCabe, Bathurst), Ray (Grenfell), Phyllis (Mrs Tveraabak, Sydney), aged 54 years.
Obituary in Grenfell Record 12 Jan 1954:
     The late Arthur Edward Graham was the fourth son of the late Mr and Mrs James Graham of Quondong.
     Born at Quondong, he was one of a family of eight, Thomas, Victor, Mary (Mrs Stimson [actually Stinson?]), Wilfred (Penshurst), Dulcie (Mrs McCabe, Bathurst), Ray (Grenfell) and Phyllis (Mrs Tverabaak [actually Tveraabak], Sydney). Tom, Victor and Mary (Mrs Stimson [actually Stinson?]) predeceased the late Mr Graham.
     He married Miss Amy Isobel [actually Isabel] Jane Barrett who predeceased him about eleven years ago. He is survived by six children Brian, Shirley, Loris, Patty, Nancy and Jan.
     His passing will bring back memories of the First World War when he enlisted with three [sic] other brothers for service overseas. He was only 16 years of age.
     Later he joined the staff of the P.M.G. Dept and served as a linesman at Young, Canberra, Bowral and Cootamundra. In 1936 he was appointed to the permanent staff as a Technician at Goulburn but transferred to the Lines Branch and returned to Grenfell as a linesman. He was later appointed to the position of Foreman. He held this position at the time of his death.^15,16,17,18

AddressOld

to 1980

Rebecca Ann (Rebe) Beake; 19 Warraderry Street, Grenfell, NSW; >
With spouse.^19,20

Death

10 Jan 1980

at hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
Death Notice in Sydney Morning Herald, 12 Jan 1980, page 20:
GRAHAM, Raymond Cecil -- 10 Jan 1980 at hospital Grenfell, of 19 Warraderry Street, Grenfell, always remembered by his loving wife Rebe. "May he rest in peace." ...^21,22
Widow: Rebecca Ann (Rebe) Beake

Burial

12 Jan 1980

Row B, Section 34, Roman Catholic Cemetery, Grenfell, NSW; >
Death Notice in Sydney Morning Herald, 12 Jan 1980, page 20:
... Interment Grenfell today.^23,24

Family

Rebecca Ann (Rebe) Beake b. 9 Feb 1901, d. 13 Apr 1987

Citations

Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. Dec 1987: Nickname.
Sydney Morning Herald (published by John Fairfax & Sons Ltd, Sydney) Death Notices, hereafter called SMH-DN/NC; original in National Library of Australia, Canberra, Microform Call No. NX 354, Photocopy in Researcher's Family History papers, ID0058. 12 Jan 1980, page 20: Given names.
Moore (nee Mackay), Helen [0073], Oral, hereafter called Moore H, Oral. Feb 1999: Address (but no dates given).
The Grenfell Record and Bland and Lachlan Districts Advertiser (Published by WB Howarth, Grenfell, NSW); hereafter called Grenfell Record. 24 Nov 1909, page ?: Memo3.
Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: Older than ADG.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Births Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/bdm_fh.html, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; paper copy of search page in Researcher's family history papers, ID0048. Registration No. 15698/1893 [Thomas J. Graham], viewed 18 Sep 2008: YOBR, Registration District.
Forbes Family History Group, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts (Published by Forbes Family History Group, Forbes, 2002), hereafter called Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts; copy in Researcher's Library. Vol. 2, page 33: Age 78 at DOD 10 Jan 1980.
Marriage Certificate: Graham, Arthur E & Barrett, Amy IJ [0057+1259], issued 29 Dec 1926 by Rev. Norman GF Cooke, hereafter called Marriage Certificate GrAE+BaIJ; photocopy (acquired some time between 1999 and 2006 from the Grenfell Historical Society & Museum) in Researcher's family history papers, ID0057. DOM, POM, Memos 1-8.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, Online Marriages Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 18288/1926 [Arthur E GRAHAM +& Amy I BARRETT], accessed 15 Sep 2023: DOM [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
Graham AD, Oral. Jun 1991: YOD ca 1939.
Death Transcription: Graham, James [0048], Certificate 22094/1936 transcribed by Joy Murrin, NSW Transcription Agent on Apr 2005, hereafter called Death Transcription GrJ; transcription in Researcher's family history papers, ID0048. DOD, POD, Memos1-11.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 22: DOD, age 70, POD assumed.
NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 19823/1938 [Raymond GRAHAM + Rebecca BEAKE], accessed 15 Sep 2023: DOM [by reduction], Registration District Grenfell.
Grenfell Record, 12 Jan 1954, page TBA, hereafter called Grenfell Record, 12 Jan 1954; photocopy of transcript (acquired from the Grenfell Historical Society & Museum some time between 1999 and 2006) in Researcher's family history papers, ID0057. Address.
Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: Memo1.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 17: DOD, age 54.
Grenfell Record, 12 Jan 1954. Obituary Memo.
Death Notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 Jan 1954, page 46 [Arthur Edward Graham], hereafter called DN/SMH, Graham AE; acquired 18 May 2017 from Trove Digitised Newspapers web site at http://trove.nla.gov.au; image in Researcher's computer records and photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0057. DOD, POD Grenfell Hospital, Death Notice Memo .
Graham AD, Oral. Dec 1987: Still in Grenfell not long ago.
SMH-DN/NC, ID0058. 12 Jan 1980, page 20: Address prior to RCG's death.
SMH-DN/NC, ID0058. 12 Jan 1980, page 20: DOD, POD, Memo.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 2, page 33: DOD.
SMH-DN/NC, ID0058. 12 Jan 1980, page 20: Memo.
Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 2, page 33: Location.

Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham

F, ID59, (May 1905-16 Nov 1975)

Last Edited

17 Sep 2023

Relationship

Aunt of Lindsay David Graham

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

David (Dave) Graham b. 29 Nov 1874, d. 27 Jun 1956

Mother

Emily Jane Durham b. 5 Jul 1878, d. 23 Nov 1957

Birth

May 1905

Grenfell, NSW¹

(Resident) AddressOld

fr May 1905 - Jul 1907

David (Dave) Graham, Emily Jane Durham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 1 child.

(Resident) AddressOld

fr Jul 1907 - Sep 1907

David (Dave) Graham, Emily Jane Durham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 2 children.

(Resident) AddressOld

fr Sep 1907 - Jan 1909

David (Dave) Graham, Emily Jane Durham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 1 living child. Date1 is the date of son Claude's death.

(Resident) AddressOld

fr Jan 1909 - Dec 1910

David (Dave) Graham, Emily Jane Durham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 2 children.

(Resident) AddressOld

fr Dec 1910 - Mar 1912

David (Dave) Graham, Emily Jane Graham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 3 children.

(Resident) AddressOld

fr Mar 1912 - Dec 1913

David (Dave) Graham, Emily Jane Graham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 4 children.²

(Resident) AddressOld

fr Dec 1913 - Mar 1917

David (Dave) Graham, Emily Jane Graham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 5 children.

(Resident) AddressOld

from Mar 1919

David (Dave) Graham, Emily Jane Graham; 'Hopefield', Quondong District, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 6 children.
Hopefield homestead built about 1925.³

Marriage

8 Nov 1930

Redvers Henry (Rev) Darch BEM; Holy Trinity Church of England, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Rank or Profession: Town Clerk; Home Duties.
+Usual Place of Residence: Grenfell, NSW; Grenfell, NSW.
+Condition of the Parties: Bachelor; Spinster.
+Birthplace: Reading, England; Grenfell, NSW.
+Ages: 30; 25.
+Fathers' Name and Rank or Profession: Frederick Darch, Storeman; David Graham, Farmer.
+Mothers' Name and Maiden Surname: Ellen Haydon; Emily Jane Durham.
+Officiating Minister: Norman G. F. Cooke.
+Witnesses: L. I. Fisher; G. Graham.⁴
Officiating Minister: Rev. Norman Gerald Frank Cooke
Father of Bride: David (Dave) Graham
Mother of Bride: Emily Jane Durham
Father of Groom: Frederick Darch
Mother of Groom: Ellen Haydon
Witness: Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Graham

Married Name

8 Nov 1930

Darch

Recreation

Church of England; >
Active in Church of England at Holy Trinity Church, Grenfell.
Women's Guild, Country Women's Association (President 3 consecutive terms & again 1973-75), Housekeepers' Service (acting Chairman from time to time) & Women's Bowling club (Founder & Foundation President 6 years) [SHNews 26.11.75].⁵

Birth of son

4 Dec 1931

Graham Frederick Darch; >
Birth Notice in Sydney Morning Herald, 19 Dec 1931, page 14:
DARCH (nee Irene Graham) -- 4 Dec 1931 at Grenfell hospital to Mr and Mrs R. H. Darch -- a son (Grahame Frederick).⁶

AddressOld

fr 1931 - Jan 1935

Redvers Henry (Rev) Darch BEM; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 1 child.
Resident: Graham Frederick Darch

AddressOld

fr 15 Mar 1935 - 1957

Redvers Henry (Rev) Darch BEM; __ Dagmar Street, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 1 child.
Moved into new house 15.3.35 [ADG 1935D, 6/91].
Resident: Graham Frederick Darch

(Witness) Marriage

18 Jan 1945

William Alistar (Bill) Lane, Doris Emily (Dos or Doll) Graham; Church of Christ Chapel, Kingsford, NSW; >
+Officiating Minister: Lloyd G. Read.
+Witnesses: Irene Darch (bride's sister), Douglas Lane (assumed to be the groom's brother).⁷

(Daughter of deceased) Death

27 Jun 1956

David (Dave) Graham; Grenfell District Hospital, Grenfell, NSW; >
Death Notice in Sydney Morning Herald, 29 Jun 1956, page 24:
     GRAHAM, David -- 27 Jun 1956, at Grenfell District Hospital, loved husband of Emily and father of Rene (Mrs. R. H. Darch), Gert (Mrs. S. Mackay), Arch, Doris (Mrs. W. Lane), Gordon, Win (Mrs. Floyd), aged 81 years.

Extract from Obituary in Grenfell Record 29 Jun 1956 'Passing of Prominent Grenfell Man':
     The sudden death on Wednesday [27 Jun 1956] of Mr. David Graham, one of Grenfell's most well known and respected residents, came as a shock to his many friends and associates.
     Despite his 81 years the late Mr. Graham was very active, and on Saturday last played his usual bowls game. He attended church service on Sunday last.
     He took ill on Monday [25 Jun 1956], and after being admitted to Grenfell Hospital on Tuesday died early on Wednesday morning.^8,9,10

(Mother of Groom) Marriage

13 Oct 1956

Graham Frederick Darch, Joyce Mary (Joy) Hart; St Paul's Church of England, Chatswood, NSW; >
Reception at Mandalay, Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove.^11,12

AddressOld

fr 1957 - Nov 1975

Redvers Henry (Rev) Darch BEM; 78 (or 87?) Railway Parade, Mittagong, NSW; >
With spouse.
Date1 [SHNews 26.11.75].\S Several overseas trips after RHD's retirement, incl. Canada 1975 [SHNews 26.11.75].

(Daughter of deceased) Death

23 Nov 1957

Emily Jane Graham; private hospital, Sydney, NSW; >
Death Notice in Sydney Morning Herald 25 Nov 1957, page 24:
GRAHAM, Emily Jane -- 23 Nov 1957, at private hospital, late of Grenfell, dearly loved wife of the late David Graham, loved mother of Rene (Mrs Darch), Gert (Mrs Mackay), Arch, Doris (Mrs Lane), Gordon and Wynn [actually Win] (Mrs Floyd), and loved sister of Louie (Mrs Robinson) and Edie (Mrs Tidswell, of NZ), aged 79 years. At rest. ...^8,13,14

Death

16 Nov 1975

Sydney, NSW
Widower: Redvers Henry (Rev) Darch BEM

(Deceased wife) Death

2 Jul 1985

Redvers Henry (Rev) Darch BEM; NSW; >
Death Notice in Sydney Morning Herald, 3 Jul 1985:
DARCH, Redvers Henry -- 2 Jul 1985, late of Mittagong (formerly of Grenfell), dearly beloved husband of Rene (deceased), loved father and father-in-law of Graham and Joy, fond grandfather of Stephen and David, dear brother of Evelyn, Audrey and Dolly, aged 84 years.¹⁵

Family

Redvers Henry (Rev) Darch BEM b. 1900, d. 2 Jul 1985

Child

1.

Graham Frederick Darch+ b. 4 Dec 1931, d. 22 Jun 1998

Citations

Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. Dec 1987: MOB.
New South Wales Electoral Roll for 1913, accessed at www.ancestry.com.au, hereafter called NSW Electoral Roll 1913. Burrangong electoral district, Grenfell polling place. Viewed 23/10/17: Address at 1913 Quondong, Grenfell.
Graham AD, Oral. Jun 1991: Memo2.
Marriage Certificate: Darch, Redvers H & Graham, Irene BM [0060+0059], Registration No. 1930/013892, Registered 10 Nov 1930, True copy issued 28 Oct 2008 by NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, hereafter called Marriage Certificate DaRH+GrIBM; certificate in Researcher's family history papers, ID0060. DOM, POM, Memos 1-9.
Southern Highland News, (Bowral, NSW: n.pub., unknown publish date). 26 Nov 1975.
Birth Notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 19 Dec 1931, page 14 [Grahame Frederick Darch], hereafter called BN/SMH, Darch GF; acquired 22 Apr 2010 from National Library of Australia, Australian Newspapers site, URL http://newspapers.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/home, image in Researcher's computer records and photocopy in Researcher's Family History records, ID0061. DOB, POB, Memo.
Marriage Certificate: Lane, William A & Graham, Doris E, Registration No. 1945/003118, Registered 15 Feb 1945, Copy issued 26 Jun 2007 by NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, hereafter called Marriage Certificate LaWA+GrDE: DOM, POM, Memo1, Memo2.
Forbes Family History Group, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts (Published by Forbes Family History Group, Forbes, 2002), hereafter called Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts; copy in Researcher's Library. Vol. 1, page 35: DOD.
Death Notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 29 Jun 1956 [David Graham], hereafter called DN/SMH, Graham D; acquired 27 Apr 2010 from National Library of Australia, Canberra; image in Researcher's computer records and photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0037: DOD, POD, Memo1.
Grenfell Record, 29 Jun 1956, page 1, hereafter called Grenfell Record, 29 Jun 1956; photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0037. DOD, POD, Memos 2-4.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Marriages Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0060. Registration No. 22669/1956 [Graham Frederick Darch + Joyce Mary Hart], viewed 18 Oct 2008: YOM, Registration District.
Noakes (nee Walker/Graham), Margaret G, Diary; hereafter called Noakes MG, Diary; held in Researcher's Library. 13 Oct 1956: DOM, POM, Memo, Witnesses 7/8, 63/67, 64/68 -- others assumed.
Woronora General Cemetery & Crematorium at http://www.woronoracemetery.org.au/finding-loved-ones, hereafter called Woronora Cemetery website; image in Researcher's computer records and copy in Researcher's Family History papers, ID0039: DOD.
Sydney Morning Herald, Archives 1955-1995, published by John Fairfax & Sons Ltd, Sydney, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia eResources website at smharchives.smedia.com.au/Olive/APA/smharchive/; hereafter called SMH Archives 1955-1995; copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID0039. 25 Nov 1957, p24, viewed 18 Jul 2020: DOD, POD, Memo..
Death Notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 Jul 1985 [Redvers Henry Darch], hereafter called DN/SMH, Darch RH; acquired 9 Dec 2008 from National Library of Australia, Canberra, photocopy in Researcher's Family History papers, ID0060. DOD, Memo1.

Redvers Henry (Rev) Darch BEM^1,2

M, ID60, (1900-2 Jul 1985)

Last Edited

17 Sep 2023

Charts

Descendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM

Father

Frederick Darch b. c 1869, d. b May 1971

Mother

Ellen Haydon b. c 1876, d. 3 May 1971

Birth

1900

Reading, Berkshire, ENGLAND^3,4,5

Occupation

fr Jul 1926 - 1957

Town Clerk, Grenfell Municipal Council, Grenfell, NSW; >
R. H. Darch, town clerk since July 1926, has taken an active part in the progress made in providing Grenfell with the modern services and amenities it now [1954] enjoys.^6,7

Occupation

fr 1928 - 1935

Shire Clerk, Weddin Shire Council, Grenfell, NSW^8,7

Marriage

8 Nov 1930

Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham; Holy Trinity Church of England, Grenfell, NSW; >
+Rank or Profession: Town Clerk; Home Duties.
+Usual Place of Residence: Grenfell, NSW; Grenfell, NSW.
+Condition of the Parties: Bachelor; Spinster.
+Birthplace: Reading, England; Grenfell, NSW.
+Ages: 30; 25.
+Fathers' Name and Rank or Profession: Frederick Darch, Storeman; David Graham, Farmer.
+Mothers' Name and Maiden Surname: Ellen Haydon; Emily Jane Durham.
+Officiating Minister: Norman G. F. Cooke.
+Witnesses: L. I. Fisher; G. Graham.⁹
Officiating Minister: Rev. Norman Gerald Frank Cooke
Father of Bride: David (Dave) Graham
Mother of Bride: Emily Jane Durham
Father of Groom: Frederick Darch
Mother of Groom: Ellen Haydon
Witness: Gertrude Sarah (Gert or Gertie or Gray) Graham

Birth of son

4 Dec 1931

Graham Frederick Darch; >
Birth Notice in Sydney Morning Herald, 19 Dec 1931, page 14:
DARCH (nee Irene Graham) -- 4 Dec 1931 at Grenfell hospital to Mr and Mrs R. H. Darch -- a son (Grahame Frederick).¹⁰

AddressOld

fr 1931 - Jan 1935

Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham; Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 1 child.
Resident: Graham Frederick Darch

AddressOld

fr 15 Mar 1935 - 1957

Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham; __ Dagmar Street, Grenfell, NSW; >
Parents and 1 child.
Moved into new house 15.3.35 [ADG 1935D, 6/91].
Resident: Graham Frederick Darch

Recreation

say 1950s to Oct 1969

Member & Past President, Local Government Clerks Association of NSW, NSW; >
President 1963 to 1966.^11,12

(Father of Groom) Marriage

13 Oct 1956

Graham Frederick Darch, Joyce Mary (Joy) Hart; St Paul's Church of England, Chatswood, NSW; >
Reception at Mandalay, Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove.^13,14

AddressOld

fr 1957 - Nov 1975

Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham; 78 (or 87?) Railway Parade, Mittagong, NSW; >
With spouse.
Date1 [SHNews 26.11.75].\S Several overseas trips after RHD's retirement, incl. Canada 1975 [SHNews 26.11.75].

Occupation

fr 1957 - 22 Oct 1969

Shire Clerk, Mittagong Shire Council, Mittagong, NSW; >
Some 70 guests attended a complimentary dinner at the Highlands Golf Club on Thu 16 Oct 1969 to honour Mr Darch on the completion of over 50 years service to local government and on his retirement as Shire Clerk on Wed 22 Oct 1969.
Speakers included:
     Councillor LE Hawkins, President, Mittagong Shire Council
     Mr Tom Lewis MLA, NSW Minister for Lands
     Mr CJ Barnett, NSW Under-Secretary for Local Government
     Sir Ivan Dougherty, Director of Civil Defence
     Councillor CN Yabsley, President, Shires Association of NSW (and representing the Local Government Association)
     Mr RA Hingston, President, Association of Local Government Clerks
     Alderman RH Springett, Mayor of Bowral
     Mr RH Jopling
     Alderman CL Mendham, Mayor of Grenfell
     Councillor EA Livingstone, President, Weddin Shire
     Mr C Sinclair, Grenfell Council
     Councillor DM Gair, President, Southern Highlands Tourist Association
     Councillor AH Peden, Chairman, Southern Highlands Fire Protection Committee
     Mr HS Lamond, representing the district press
     Councillor GM Elliott, Deputy President, Mittagong Shire Council, who presented an inscribed wristlet watch to Mr Darch.¹⁵

Recreation

from say 1958 to say 1969

Southern Highlands Fire Protection Committee, NSW; >
'... since Mr Darch had come to Mittagong, he had taken on the job of secretary of the committee ...'¹⁶

Recreation

fr 1963 - Oct 1969

Secretary, Southern Highlands Tourist Association, Mittagong, NSW; >
Joined the Association when it was formed in 1963.
He was officially farewelled by the SHTA President, Councillor D. M. Gair, at a meeting of the Association on Monday 29 Sep 1969. Mr Darch would continue as a member of the Association but, due to the constitution between the three shire councils, he would be retiring in his official capacity as secretary at the conclusion of his service as Mittagong Shire Clerk.^17,18

Recreation

to say 1969

Institute of Municipal Administration; >
Appears to have been an active member.¹⁹

Image

16 Oct 1969

Mittagong, NSW; >
Press photo taken at farewell dinner 16 Oct 1969.²⁰

Recreation

2 Jun 1973

British Empire Medal (Civil); >
Awarded 'In recognition of service to local government'.²¹

(Widower) Death

16 Nov 1975

Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham; Sydney, NSW

Address

to Jul 1985

52 McLaren Street, North Sydney, NSW; >
Presumably alone.²²

Death

2 Jul 1985

NSW; >
Death Notice in Sydney Morning Herald, 3 Jul 1985:
DARCH, Redvers Henry -- 2 Jul 1985, late of Mittagong (formerly of Grenfell), dearly beloved husband of Rene (deceased), loved father and father-in-law of Graham and Joy, fond grandfather of Stephen and David, dear brother of Evelyn, Audrey and Dolly, aged 84 years.²³
Deceased wife: Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham
Son of deceased: Graham Frederick Darch
Daughter-in-law of decd: Joyce Mary (Joy) Hart
Sister of deceased: Kate Evelyn (Evelyn) Darch
Sister of deceased: Audrey H. Darch
Sister of deceased: Dorothy Helen (Dolly) Darch

Funeral

4 Jul 1985

Chapel, Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde, NSW²⁴

Cremation

4 Jul 1985

Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Road, North Ryde, NSW; >
Funeral Director: Value Funerals, All suburbs. 332 1977 & 498 1144.²⁵

Probate

23 Aug 1985

>
SMH Probate Notice 23 Aug 1985 foreshadowed an application for Probate of RH Darch's Will dated 3 Jul 1963 by Graham Frederick Darch the substituted Executor. Claims on the Estate to be sent to EH Tebbutt & Sons, Solicitors, 115 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000.²⁶

Executor: Graham Frederick Darch

Family

Irene Bertha May (Rene) Graham b. May 1905, d. 16 Nov 1975

Child

1.

Graham Frederick Darch+ b. 4 Dec 1931, d. 22 Jun 1998

Citations

FreeBMD web site at URL www2.freebmd.org.uk; hereafter called FreeBMD web site. Viewed 21 Dec 2008: Given names, surname.
Local Government Managers Australia, New South Wales: Annual Report 2004-2005 (Published by Local Government Managers Australia, New South Wales, Parramatta, NSW, 2005), hereafter called LGMA Annual Report 2004-2005; sighted 21 Dec 2008 at http://www.lgmansw.com.au/uploads/data/…. Page 49: BEM.
Ryerson Index to death notices and obituaries in Australian newspapers, initiated by NSW Dead Persons' Society, now owned and maintained by Ryerson Index Inc., located at www.ryersonindex.org; hereafter called Ryerson Index. Index accessed 15 Sep 2023, Death notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 Jul 1985 for Redvers Henry DARCH: age 84 at DOD 2 Jul 1985.
Marriage Certificate: Darch, Redvers H & Graham, Irene BM [0060+0059], Registration No. 1930/013892, Registered 10 Nov 1930, True copy issued 28 Oct 2008 by NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, hereafter called Marriage Certificate DaRH+GrIBM; certificate in Researcher's family history papers, ID0060. POB, age 30 at DOM 8 Nov 1930.
Darch Genealogy web site at URL www.dickglover.co.uk; hereafter called Darch web site. Viewed 21 Dec 2008: Birth registered in Q4 1900 at Reading.
William A. Bayley, Golden Granary: The History of Grenfell and the Weddin Shire, New South Wales (Published by Grenfell Municipal Council & Weddin Shire Council, Grenfell, 1954), hereafter called Bayley, Golden Granary; copy in Researcher's Library. Page Pages 123, 127: Date1, Date2 1954, Position, Memo.
Lloyd Mitton, A History of Grenfell and the Weddin Shire (Published by Weddin Shire Council, Grenfell, 1988), hereafter called Mitton, History of Grenfell; copy in Researcher's Library. Page Page 182: Dates, Position.
Bayley, Golden Granary, pPage 128: Dates, Position.
Marriage Certificate DaRH+GrIBM. DOM, POM, Memos 1-9.
Birth Notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 19 Dec 1931, page 14 [Grahame Frederick Darch], hereafter called BN/SMH, Darch GF; acquired 22 Apr 2010 from National Library of Australia, Australian Newspapers site, URL http://newspapers.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/home, image in Researcher's computer records and photocopy in Researcher's Family History records, ID0061. DOB, POB, Memo.
Southern Highland News, 20 Oct 1969, page 3 (n.pub., Bowral, NSW); hereafter called SHNews 20 Oct 1969, p3; article acquired 16 Dec 2008 from National Library of Australia, Canberra, copy in Researcher's Family History papers, ID0060. Member & Past President.
LGMA Annual Report 2004-2005. Page 49: Past President 1963-1966.
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, On-line Marriages Index, URL http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/FamilyHistory/search.htm, hereafter called NSW BDM Registry, Marriages Index; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0060. Registration No. 22669/1956 [Graham Frederick Darch + Joyce Mary Hart], viewed 18 Oct 2008: YOM, Registration District.
Noakes (nee Walker/Graham), Margaret G, Diary; hereafter called Noakes MG, Diary; held in Researcher's Library. 13 Oct 1956: DOM, POM, Memo, Witnesses 7/8, 63/67, 64/68 -- others assumed.
SHNews 20 Oct 1969, p3. Dates, Memo.
SHNews 20 Oct 1969, p3. Committee, Memo1.
Southern Highland News, 2 Oct 1969, page 2 (n.pub., Bowral, NSW); hereafter called SHNews 2 Oct 1969, p2; article acquired 16 Dec 2008 from National Library of Australia, Canberra, copy in Researcher's Family History papers, ID0060. Date2, Position, Memo2.
SHNews 20 Oct 1969, p3. Date1, Memo1.
SHNews 20 Oct 1969, p3. Institute, Memo1.
SHNews 20 Oct 1969, p3. Image.
It's An Honour web site at URL www.itsanhonour.gov.au/honours/honour_roll, hereafter called It's An Honour web site. Viewed 21 Dec 2008: Date, Honour & Citation.
Probate Notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 Aug 1985, page 30 [Redvers Henry Darch], acquired 27 Apr 2010 from National Library of Australia, Canberra; hereafter called Probate Notice DaRH; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records, ID0060: Address in Probate Notice.
Death Notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 Jul 1985 [Redvers Henry Darch], hereafter called DN/SMH, Darch RH; acquired 9 Dec 2008 from National Library of Australia, Canberra, photocopy in Researcher's Family History papers, ID0060. DOD, Memo1.
Funeral Notice, Sydney Morning Herald, Wed, 3 Jul 1985 [Redvers Henry Darch], hereafter called FN/SMH, Darch RH; acquired 9 Dec 2008 from National Library of Australia, Canberra, photocopy in Researcher's Family History papers, ID0060. DOFuneral, POFuneral.
FN/SMH, Darch RH. DOCremation, POCremation.
Probate Notice DaRH: Memo.