Mary M Hunter1

F, ID812
Last Edited21 Jan 2024
Marriage1926Thomas Frank (Frank) Durham; Young, NSW2,3 
Married NameDurham 

Family

 Thomas Frank (Frank) Durham b. c 1898

Citations

  1. NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, Online Marriages Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 3529/1926 [Thomas F DURHAM + Mary M HUNTER], accessed 25 Jun 2023: Given name, Initial, Maiden Surname.
  2. Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. Dec 1991: Married.
  3. NSW Online Marriages Index. Registration No. 3529/1926 [Thomas F DURHAM + Mary M HUNTER], accessed 25 Jun 2023: YOM, Registration District Young.

Alan Frederick Dibble1,2

M, ID825, (14 Feb 1932-2020)
Last Edited14 Jan 2024
Relationship1st cousin of Penny Graham (nee Emerson-Elliott)
ChartsDescendant Chart -- Thomas EMERSON
Descendant Chart -- John BATTEN
FatherFrederick William Dibble b. 30 Apr 1900, d. 24 Jul 1958
MotherHelen Rosemary (Nell) Emerson b. 13 Dec 1897, d. 10 Nov 1985
Birth14 Feb 1932Taunton, Somerset, ENGLAND3,4 
(Resident) AddressOldfr 15 Feb 1932 - Jul 1958Frederick William Dibble, Helen Rosemary (Nell) Emerson; 82 Cyril Street West, Taunton, Somerset, ENGLAND; >
Parents and 2 children (until the children left home).
Date1 EFSPO [Taunton LHL 6/90L], [LDEE papers 11/29]. Date2 = FWD's DOD. 
(Resident) 1939 Register29 Sep 1939Frederick William Dibble, Helen Rosemary (Nell) Dibble; 82 Cyril Street, Taunton, Somerset, ENGLAND; >
Headings: Name, Sex, DOB, Marital status, Personal occupation, Added Notations.
= Frederick Dibble, 30 Apr 1900, Male, Railway Clerk, Married, GWR (St Johns Amb).
= Helen Dibble, 13 Dec 1897, Female, Unpaid Domestic Duties, Married, ---.
= Closed entry x2 [presumably Daphne Dibble and Alan Dibble]
= Maude E Redding, 4 Feb 1886, Female, Unpaid Domestic Duties, Married, ---.
= Closed entry [presumably Eileen Redding]
= Iris M Redding, 8 Apr 1924, Female, At School, Single, Surname --> Ellis, 13.11.45 ANA.
= Frances S Emerson, 7 Jun 1862, Female, Incapacitated, Widowed, ---.5
Educationfr 1943 - 1950Taunton School [Taunton School 1/92L]. 
Occupationsay 1950sBank officer6 
(Son) Funeral29 Jul 1958Frederick William Dibble; St Andrew's Church, Taunton, Somerset, ENGLAND; >
+ Service was conducted by the Vicar, Rev. J. B. Squire.
+ Principal mourners were: Mr Alan Dibble (son), Mr and Mrs R. Gregory (brother-in-law and sister), Mrs S. Stanton (sister), Mrs W. Dibble (sister-in-law) also representing his brother Mr W. Dibble, Mrs E. Reading (sister-in-law) representing Eileen, Iris, Archie, Tony and grandchildren, Mr J. Emerson (brother-in-law) representing Mrs Emerson and children, Mr and Mrs RJ Aston and Mr K. Jarvis (friends). Mrs H. Dibble (widow) and Miss Daphne Dibble (daughter) were unable to attend.
+ Floral tributes included: In loving memory of my dearest husband, from Helen; Daphne and Alan; Phœbe, Bob and Phœbe jun.; Win and Bill; Edna, Stan and family; Maude and Ern; Lil, Jack and family; Bert, Johnny and Bob; Eileen, Archie, Penny and Duncan; ...; Mr and Mrs Aston; ...; Fellow members Taunton G.W.R. Ambulance class; Colleagues in Taunton Branch of T.S.S.A.; Members of Taunton Branch A.S.L.E. and F.; ...; Neighbours and friends, Cyril Street West and Addison Grove.7 
(Executor & Beneficry) Will5 May 1978Helen Rosemary (Nell) Dibble; >
Last Will and Testament of Helen Dibble of Campfield, Mickleburgh Hill, Herne Bay, Kent:
     I give all my estate ... to my Daughter, Daphne Helen Curtis of Honeystones, Wellesley Road, Pittville Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and my Son, Alan Frederick Dibble of 1 Adisham Drive, Allington Park, Maidstone, Kent in equal shares and appoint them to be Executors and Trustees.
     Signed 5 May 1978 and witnessed by Elizabeth Emily Best, Housewife and Alwyne Frederick Best, Retired, both of 'Norwood', Marley Lane, Hoath.8 
(Son & informant) Death10 Nov 1985Helen Rosemary (Nell) Emerson; St Martin's Hospital, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, Kent, ENGLAND; >
Death Certificate details:
+ Date and place of death: 10 Nov 1985; St Martin's Hospital, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury
+ Name of deceased: Helen DIBBLE (nee EMERSON)
+ Date and place of birth: 13 Dec 1897; Brixton, Lambeth
+ Occupation and usual address: Widow of Frederick William DIBBLE, Chief Clerk Railways; St Martins Hospital, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, Kent
+ Informant: Alan Frederick DIBBLE, Son in attendance; 1 Adisham Drive, Allington, Maidstone, Kent
+ Cause of death: (1a) Heart Failure; (1b) Ischaemic Heart Disease; (2) Arteriosclerosis. Certified by A. Poopalasingham, MB
+ Registered: 11 Nov 1985.9,10,11 
(Executor) Probate26 Nov 1985Helen Rosemary (Nell) Emerson; >
Probate documents include:
* Will dated 5 May 1978
* Grant of Probate 26 Nov 1985 to Alan Frederick Dibble (power reserved to the other executor) -- gross value of UK estate does not exceed £40,000 and net value does not exceed £10,000.12
Occupationat 1992Retired13 
Death202014 

Citations

  1. Death Certificate: Dibble (nee Emerson), Helen R. [0098], Certified Copy issued by General Register Office, London on 6 Dec 2010, Registration No. 1985/87 in the Register of Deaths for Registration District Canterbury, County of Kent, hereafter called Death Certificate DiHR; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0098. Given names, Surname.
  2. Curtis (nee Dibble), Daphne H, Letter; hereafter called Curtis DH, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. Jun 1992: Given names, Surname.
  3. Curtis DH, Letter. Jun 1992: DOB.
  4. FreeBMD transcription of the England and Wales Civil Registration index of births, marriages and deaths at freebmd.org.uk, formerly freebmd.rootsweb.com; hereafter called FreeBMD UK. Birth Registration Vol. 5c, Page 351 [Alan F Dibble], viewed 18 Aug 2016: QOBRegn Mar 1932, Registration District Taunton.
  5. 1939 Register of England & Wales UK civilian population, Household of Frederick W. Dibble of 82 Cyril Street, Taunton MB, County of Somerset; The National Archives Reference RG101/7042C, Letter Code WOPD; details obtained on 18 Aug 2016 from FindMyPast web site at www.findmypast.com.au; hereafter called 1939 Register, FW Dibble; transcript/image and paper copies in Researcher's Family History records, ID0102: Date, Address, Memo, Witnesses.
  6. Aston, RJV, Letter, hereafter called Aston RJV, Letter; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0102. Dec 1991: Alan DIBBLE may have gone into banking.
  7. Somerset County Gazette, Taunton, Somerset, hereafter called Somerset County Gazette; photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0102. 2 Aug 1958: DOF, POF, Memos.
  8. Probate documents, Estate of Helen Dibble, Probate proved and registered in the High Court of Justice, District Probate Registry at Brighton on 26 Nov 1985, copy provided 17 Aug 2016 by the UK Probate Search Service at https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/. Source hereafter called Probate, Helen Dibble. Digital image in Researcher's computer records and paper copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0098. Date of Will, Memo.
  9. Dibble, Alan F [0825], Letter, hereafter called Dibble AF, Letter; original in Researcher's family history papers, ID0825. Apr 1992: YOD.
  10. Curtis (nee Dibble), Daphne H, Oral, hereafter called Curtis DH, Oral. Apr 1993: YOD ca 1980.
  11. Death Certificate DiHR. DOD, POD, Memo.
  12. Probate, Helen Dibble. Date of Probate grant, Memo.
  13. Dibble AF, Letter; original in Researcher's FH papers, ID0825. Apr 1992: Retired.
  14. Dibble, Kevin F, Email, hereafter called Dibble KF, Email; original in Researcher's family history papers. 7 Jan 2024: Died 2020.

Trevor Croxton1

M, ID827, (-c 1972)
Last Edited31 Mar 2019
BirthENGLAND2 
Marriages 1950Margaret Voase 
Deathc 19723 

Family

 Margaret Voase b. 30 May 1927, d. 14 Jan 2009

Citations

  1. Family history chart, Voase family, believed to have been compiled by Robert Michael Voase in say 2000, hereafter called FH chart, Voase; photocopy held in Researcher's family history papers. Given name, surname.
  2. Croxton (nee Graham, was Clarke), Rosemary A, Oral, hereafter called Croxton RA, Oral: Jan 1992: Country of birth.
  3. Croxton RA, Oral: Jan 1992: Died when Craig was about 16.

Margaret Voase1,2

F, ID828, (30 May 1927-14 Jan 2009)
Last Edited3 May 2019
FatherRobert Austin Voase b. 1905, d. 24 Oct 1978
MotherDoris Mary Potter b. 1905, d. 24 May 1984
Birth30 May 1927ENGLAND3 
Marriages 1950Trevor Croxton 
Married Names 1950Croxton 
Addressat Jan 1992Sydney, NSW; >
Margaret's youngest son Michael lived with her for some time after her husband died in about 1972 (not known whether this was in Sydney or not).4,5 
Illnessc 1997Breast cancer6 
Addressca Aug 2008 to 14 Jan 2009nursing home, Gosford, NSW7 
Death14 Jan 2009nursing home, Gosford, NSW; >
Died ca 8:00am.8 

Family

 Trevor Croxton d. c 1972

Citations

  1. Croxton (nee Graham, was Clarke), Rosemary A, Oral, hereafter called Croxton RA, Oral: Jan 1992: Given name.
  2. Family history chart, Voase family, believed to have been compiled by Robert Michael Voase in say 2000, hereafter called FH chart, Voase; photocopy held in Researcher's family history papers. Given name, surname.
  3. Croxton RA, Oral: Jan 1992: POB. 2 Jun 2007: 80th birthday was 3 days ago.
  4. Croxton RA, Oral: Jan 1992: Current address.
  5. Croxton, Craig P, Oral, hereafter called Croxton CP, Oral. 14 Jan 2009: Memo.
  6. Croxton CP, Oral. 14 Jan 2009: 10-11 years ago.
  7. Croxton RA, Oral: 14 Jan 2009: in nursing home for ca 5 months.
  8. Croxton RA, Oral: 14 Jan 2009: DOD, POD, Memo1.

Ellen Stacy

F, ID829, (6 Jun 1829-)
Last Edited9 Sep 2006
FatherDr John Edward Stacy b. 9 Jun 1799, d. 1881
MotherJane West b. 1805, d. 1854
NoteThird child, name, DOB, POB [Benson p19]. 
Death 
Birth6 Jun 1829Carrington, NSW 

Stanley Joseph Stewart1

M, ID830, (-Aug 1980)
Last Edited22 Apr 2010
ChartsDescendant Chart -- George WALKER
Marriage1939Elsie Muriel (Muriel) Walker; Canterbury, NSW; >
Married, no children.2,3,4 
Addresss 1980Elsie Muriel (Muriel) Walker; Epping Road, NSW; >
With spouse.5 
DeathAug 19806 

Family

 Elsie Muriel (Muriel) Walker b. 28 May 1901, d. 20 Oct 1985

Citations

  1. Family history chart: James Walker's family, believed to have been compiled by Kathleen Patricia Elston ca 1991, hereafter called FH chart, Walker/James; photocopy held in Researcher's family history papers, ID0113. Given names, surname.
  2. Walker, Lois H, Oral, hereafter called Walker LH, Oral. Dec 1991: Memo.
  3. FH chart, Walker/James. Memo1.
  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, ID0830. Registration No. 2288/1939 [Stanley J Stewart + Elsie M Walker], viewed 21 Jun 2009: YOM, Registration District.
  5. Walker LH, Oral. Dec 1991: Address, Memo -- if the DODs are correct, Lois Walker's info was incorrect. She may have been thinking of someone else, or may not have been aware they had both died years ago.
  6. FH chart, Walker/James. DOD.

Grace Mansfield Grainger1,2,3

F, ID831, (1915-Apr 2010)
Last Edited21 Apr 2013
ChartsDescendant Chart -- George WALKER
Birth19154 
Married NameWalker 
Marriagec Aug 1955Charles John (John) Walker; VIC; >
Grace was a widow with 2 children when she married John.5,6,7,8 
AddressOldfrom say 1955Charles John (John) Walker; >
With spouse or parents with child(ren)?
Lived for many years in VIC after their marriage, then a (brief?) stay in England before moving to NSW.7 
AddressOldat Dec 1991Charles John (John) Walker; Asquith, NSW; >
With spouse.9 
Addressfrom ca 2001Charles John (John) Walker; 2/8 Ireland Street, Ringwood, VIC; >
With spouse.
Living with? (or near?) their daughter Susie.10,11 
IllnessAug 2005Pneumonia; >
In hospital.12 
DeathApr 2010VIC13 
(Deceased wife) Death10 Aug 2011(Deceased) Charles John (John) Walker; VIC; >
Died at 1:50pm.
Tribute published in the Sydney Morning Herald, 15 Aug 2011, page ??:
WALKER, Flt Lft (Charles) John, 30.6.1918 - 10.8.2011
Devoted husband of Grace (deceased). Loving father of Heather, Richard, Zainab (Jane) and Susie. Gone to God and Grace. Loved by so many. Free to fly again.14

Family

 Charles John (John) Walker b. 30 Jun 1918, d. 10 Aug 2011

Citations

  1. Walker, Lois H, Oral, hereafter called Walker LH, Oral. Dec 1991: First given name.
  2. Walker, C?? J?? [0128], Oral, hereafter called Walker CJ, Oral. 11 Apr 2005: Two given names.
  3. Family history chart: James Walker's family, believed to have been compiled by Kathleen Patricia Elston ca 1991, hereafter called FH chart, Walker/James; photocopy held in Researcher's family history papers, ID0113. First given name, surname.
  4. Walker CJ, Oral. 11 Apr 2005: Age 90.
  5. Walker LH, Oral. Dec 1991: Married to Grace in Victoria.
  6. FH chart, Walker/James. Marriage.
  7. Walker CJ, Oral. 11 Apr 2005: Memo.
  8. Funeral eulogy for C John Walker 17 Aug 2011 by his daughter Zainab Clark; hereafter called Funeral eulogy WaCJ; copy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0128. MOM, YOM inferred (they were married 5 weekls after they met, and daughter Zainab was born Jul 1956 exactly 12 months after they met).
  9. Walker LH, Oral. Dec 1991: Address?
  10. Walker, G Geoffrey C [0141], Oral, hereafter called Walker GGC, Oral. 24 Nov 2004: Suburb.
  11. Walker CJ, Oral. 11 Apr 2005: Address, moved here about 4 years ago, Memo1, Memo2.
  12. Walker, C John [0128], Letter, hereafter called Walker CJ, Letter; original held in Researcher's personal correspondence. 12 Aug 2005: Illness, Memo.
  13. Walker-Feher (nee Walker), Susie, Email, hereafter called Walker-Feher S, Email; copy in Researcher's personal correspondence, Walker-Feher, S. 16 Aug 2011: MOB, YOB.
  14. Death Notice, Sydney Morning Herald Online Tributes, 15 Aug 2011 [Charles John Walker], hereafter called DN/SMH, Walker, C John; acquired 1 Oct 2011 from www.onlinetributes.com.au/John_Walker2011; image in Researcher's computer records and photocopy in Researcher's family history papers, ID0128. DOD, Memos.

Thomas James (Tom) Graham1,2,3

M, ID832, (5 Jul 1893-18 Dec 1924)
Last Edited18 Aug 2021
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Lindsay David Graham
ChartsDescendant Chart -- Hammond GRAHAM
FatherJames (Jim) Graham b. 13 Nov 1866, d. 22 Dec 1936
MotherBertha Mary Ann (Mary) Holten b. early 1870, d. 20 Nov 1909
(Resident) AddressOldsay 1892 to 1909James (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 
Birth5 Jul 1893Grenfell, NSW6,3 
Occupationat Jan 1916Farmer7 
AddressOldat Jan 1916Quondong, via Grenfell, NSW8 
Militaryfr 11 Jan 1916 - 17 Mar 1919World War 1; >
Enlisted 11 Jan 1916, Service No. 1668.
Embarked 14 Apr 1916 from Sydney on HMAT Ceramic as Private in 56 Infantry Battalion - 2 to 9 Reinforcements (Apr 1916 - Jan 1917). Age 22 [OK]; 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 11 Jan 1916; Pay 5s. 0d. per diem.
Returned to Australia 17 Mar 1919 as Private, 56 Battalion.9,10 
Marriage27 Dec 1922(Sister-il of Bride) Muriel F. Bell; Grenfell, NSW; >
Rev. A. F. Crapp, Methodist minister, was the officiating clergyman.11,12
Officiating Minister: Rev. Arthur Frank Crapp
Employmentc Dec 1923Postmaster-General's Department, Young, NSW; >
Telephone linesman, attached to Young staff ca June 1924.13 
Birth of daughterca Oct/Nov 1924Dorothy Lucy Graham14 
Death18 Dec 1924District Hospital, Cowra, NSW; >
Many newspaper articles contain accounts of Tom's death. All of the following are included as sources with images of the articles:
     19 Dec 1924 -- Young Chronicle, Cowra Free Press and Cootamundra Herald
     20 Dec 1924 -- The Age (Melbourne) and Goulburn Evening Penny Post
     22 Dec 1924 -- Grenfell Record
     24 Dec 1924 -- Kiama Reporter
     29 Dec 1924 -- Grenfell Record [Inquest]

In summary, Tom, a telephone linesman with the PMG's Dept, was called (with his assistant and a railway electrician) on Wed 17 Dec 1924 to fix a fault at Koorawatha where the Railway Dept's wires crossed the PMG wires. The fault was located and, after testing the stability of the pole, Tom (securely strapped) climbed the pole and cut the wires. The pole (later found to be honeycombed with white ants) fell and Tom suffered severe injuries to head and body. He was taken to Cowra Hospital but died the following morning without regaining consciousness.15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25
Widow: Muriel F. Graham
Funeral19 Dec 1924Grenfell, NSW; >
Extract from article 'Linesman Killed' in the Grenfell Record, 22 Dec 1924, p2:
... the funeral took place on Friday [19 Dec 1924] afternoon, being very largely attended, ... , Rev. P. M. Waterhouse officiating.26 
Burial19 Dec 1924Row H, Sections 18 & 21, Methodist Cemetery, Grenfell, NSW; >
Extract from article 'Linesman Killed' in the Grenfell Record 22 Dec 1924, p2:
... The remains were brought to Grenfell for interment, ... being interred in the Methodist cemetery, Rev. P. M. Waterhouse officiating.27,28 
Inquest23 Dec 1924Court 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.29,30
Witness: Arthur Edward Graham
Coroner: P G Westphalen
(Deceased child) Death22 Dec 1936James (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.31,32,33 

Family

 Muriel F. Bell b. 27 Mar 1898, d. 4 Jan 1984
Child 1.Dorothy Lucy Graham b. ca Oct/Nov 1924, d. 4 Nov 1924

Citations

  1. Graham, Archibald D, Oral, hereafter called Graham AD, Oral. Aug 1991: Nickname.
  2. 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: Given name, Initial, Surname.
  3. Moore (nee Mackay), Helen [0073], Oral, hereafter called Moore H, Oral. Feb 1999: Given names.
  4. Moore H, Oral. Feb 1999: Address (but no dates given).
  5. The Grenfell Record and Bland and Lachlan Districts Advertiser (Published by WB Howarth, Grenfell, NSW); hereafter called Grenfell Record. 24 Nov 1909, page ?: Memo3.
  6. NSW BDM Registry, Births Index; copy at ID0048. Registration No. 15698/1893 [Thomas J. Graham], viewed 18 Sep 2008: YOB, Registration District.
  7. World War 1 Embarkation Roll at www.awm.gov.au/nominalrolls/ww1/embarkation, hereafter called WW1 Embarkation Roll. Viewed 24 Nov 2008: Occupation.
  8. WW1 Embarkation Roll. Viewed 24 Nov 2008: Date, Address.
  9. World War 1 Nominal Roll at www.awm.gov.au/nominalrolls/ww1, hereafter called WW1 Nominal Roll: Viewed 24 Nov 2008: Dates, Memo1, Memo3.
  10. WW1 Embarkation Roll. Viewed 24 Nov 2008: Memo2.
  11. NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, Online Marriages Index, URL https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/; hereafter called 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.
  12. 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..
  13. The Young Chronicle newspaper, published 1902-1947, Young, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Young Chronicle/Trove; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records, ID0832. 19 Dec 1924, p2, accessed 9 Aug 2021: Employer, Position, "in present emply for about a year" at DOD 18 Dec 1924..
  14. 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 63: Age 12m at DOD 4 Nov 1924.
  15. Moore H, Oral. Feb 1999: DOD 24 Dec 1924.
  16. Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 2, page 63: DOD, age 31.
  17. Grenfell Record, TBA 1954, page TBA, hereafter called Grenfell Record, TBA 1924; photocopy of transcript (acquired from the Grenfell Historical Society & Museum some time between 1999 and 2006) in Researcher's family history papers, ID0832. DOD, Memo extract.
  18. 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. POD.
  19. Young Chronicle/Trove; copies in Researcher's FH records, ID0832. 19 Dec 1924, p2, accessed 9 Aug 2021: DOD, POD, Memo.
  20. Cowra Free Press newspaper, published semi-weekly from 1878 to 1937 in Cowra, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Cowra Free Press/Trove; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records, ID0832. 19 Dec 1924, p5, accessed 9 Aug 2021: DOD, POD, Memo..
  21. Cootamundra Herald newspaper, founded by Frederic Pinkstone, later published by Rural Press, Fairfax Media and Nine Publishing, Cootamundra, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Cootamundra Herald/Trove; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records, ID0832. 19 Dec 1924, p4, accessed 9 Aug 2021: DOD, POD, Memo..
  22. Goulburn Evening Penny Post newspaper, founded by Thomas Daniel and George Grey and published 3 times/ week from 1870 to 1957 in Goulburn, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Goulburn Evening Penny Post/Trove; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records, ID0832. 20 Dec 1924, p4, accessed 9 Aug 2021: DOD, POD, Memo.
  23. The Age newspaper, published daily (from 1854 by the Syme family, from 1972 by John Fairfax Holdings, and from 2018 by Nine Entertainment Co.) in Melbourne, VIC, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Age (Melbourne)/Trove; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records, ID0832. 20 Dec 1924, p14, accessed 10 Aug 2021: DOD, POD, Memo..
  24. 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. 22 Dec 1924, p2, accessed 10 Aug 2021: DOD 19 Dec 1924 [actually 18 Dec 1924], POD, Memo.
  25. The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal newspaper, published (semi-weekly from ca 1877 to 1920, then weekly to 1947) in Kiama, NSW, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Kiama Reporter/Trove; image and paper copy in Researcher's Family History records, ID0832. 24 Dec 1924, p2, accessed 10 Aug 2021: DOD 22 Aug 1924 [actually 18 Dec 1924], POD, Memo..
  26. Grenfell Record/NLA; copies in Researcher's FH records at ID0832. 22 Dec 1924, p2, accessed 10 Aug 2021: DOFuneral, POFuneral Grenfell, Memo.
  27. Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 2, page 63: POBurial.
  28. Young Chronicle/Trove; copies in Researcher's FH records, ID0832. 22 Dec 1924, p2, accesse 10 Aug 2021: DOBurial, POB Methodist cemetery, Memo.
  29. SRNSW Register of Coroners' Inquests 1834-1942. DOInquest, POInquest, Memo1.
  30. Grenfell Record/NLA; copies in Researcher's FH records at ID0832. 29 Dec 1924, p2, accessed 10 Aug 2021: DOInquest, POInquest, Memo.
  31. Graham AD, Oral. Jun 1991: YOD ca 1939.
  32. 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.
  33. Forbes FHG, Grenfell Cemetery Transcripts, Vol. 1, page 22: DOD, age 70, POD assumed.

William Walker1

M, ID833
Last Edited16 Mar 2019
RelationshipGranduncle of Lindsay David Graham
ChartsDescendant Chart -- George WALKER
FatherGeorge Walker d. s 1935
MotherEliza Jane Erwin d. s 1896
Birth>
Youngest child.2 
Occupationat Feb 1901Mechanical engineer3 
Employment>
Employed by Guinness.4 
Death 

Citations

  1. Walker, Edward (Pat), Letter to Nettie H. Harris/Walker, hereafter called Walker E, Letter to NHH; original in Researcher's family history papers. Feb 1901: Given name, surname.
  2. Walker E, Letter to NHH. Feb 1901: Memo.
  3. Walker E, Letter to NHH. Feb 1901: Occupation.
  4. Noakes (née Walker, then Graham), Margaret G, Oral, hereafter called Noakes MG, Oral. 1986: Memo1.

John Waddy1,2

M, ID836, (1819-c 1836)
Last Edited18 Aug 2020
Relationship2nd great-granduncle of Lindsay David Graham
FatherGeorge Waddy b. 1787, d. Aug 1824
MotherJane Cuthbert b. 1789, d. c 1854
Birth1819Sydney, NSW3 
(Resident) AddressOldfrom 1819 to early 1820George Waddy, Jane Cuthbert; Parramatta, NSW; >
Parents and 2 children.4,5 
(Resident) AddressOldearly 1820 to 12 Dec 1821George Waddy, Jane Cuthbert; Hobart, TAS; >
Parents and 2 children.
Mother and 2 children probably followed father later in 1820.6,7 
(Resident) AddressOldfr Dec 1821 - 1824George Waddy, Jane Cuthbert; Penal Settlement, Sarah Island, Macquarie Harbour, TAS; >
Parents and 3 children (although it seems unlikely that the mother and children would have been there for the full period, especially during the early months).8 
(Passenger) Travelfr Apr 1824 - Jun 1824George Waddy, Jane Cuthbert; Unknown ship, Hobart/Madras, AUSTRALIA/INDIA; >
Parents and 3 children.9 
(Resident) AddressOldJun 1824 to ca Jul 1824George Waddy, Jane Cuthbert; Fort St George, Madras, INDIA; >
Parents and 3 children.10 
(Resident) AddressOldca Jul 1824 to Aug 1824George Waddy, Jane Cuthbert; St Thomas Mount, Madras, INDIA; >
Parents and 3 children.11 
(Passenger) Travellate 1824Jane Cuthbert; Unknown ship, Madras/???, INDIA/IRELAND; >
After the deaths of her husband and daughter, Jane returned to Ireland with her 2 remaining children.12 
(Resident) AddressOldlate 1824 to Jan 1826Jane Cuthbert; IRELAND; >
Mother and 2 children, for about 1 year.13 
(Passenger) Emigrationfr 19 Jan 1826 - 17 May 1826Jane Waddy; 'Lady Rowena', Cork/Sydney, IRELAND/AUSTRALIA; >
Mother and 2 children.
On Wednesday morning last [ie, 17 May 1826] the 'Lady Rowena', Captain Russell, arrived from Ireland, with 100 female prisoners, and 13 children; and 2 free women, and 4 children; besides Mrs. Waddy, widow of Serjeant Waddy, of the 48th Regt. as passenger. She left Cork on the 19th January, having sailed from the Thames in December, at which time several vessels were on the eve of departing for these Colonies. The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. Espie, R. N. The women are in good health.14,15
(Resident) AddressOldfrom May 1826Jane Cuthbert; Parramatta, NSW; >
Mother and 2 children.16 
Education1827Education, Captain Beveridge's Mercantile and Naval Academy, Prince-street, Sydney, NSW; >
John Waddy appears to have been at this academy for at least 1827 when he ws aged 8; whether, and for how long, he was there before or after that year is not known.
The Sydney Gazette on 7 Jan 1828 reported that "a few days ago" scholars of this Academy were examined over 3 days by Rev. Mansfield, Rev. Horton and Captain Nicholson "and comprehended the various branches of an English education". On the last day, speeches were delivered by the pupils, including 'Moral Verses' by J. Waddy.
The article concluded that "... we approve of these public academical inspections; they impart a salutary stimulus to the exertion of the Master, and excite a spirit of emulation among the scholars, whilst at the same time they afford a high gratification to all who rejoice in the mental and moral improvement of the rising generation. Amongst our scholastic institutions, the one conducted by Captain Beveridge deserves to be placed in the foremost rank. Its object is not only to store the youthful mind with the elements of useful knowledge, and train it to the exercise of its faculties, but also to guard it against the contamination of immorality and irreligion; and there is nothing in the example of the Master to counteract the influence of the precepts he inculcates."
The full report is in the source attached, and it has been transcribed for the 1827 Note at ID3537 [Captain Beveridge's Naval and Mercantile Academy, Prince-street, Sydney (SCHOOL)].17,18,19
School: Captain Beveridge's Mercantile and Naval Academy, Prince-street, Sydney NSW (School)
Deathc 1836NEW ZEALAND; >
"When John was old enough he had joined a ship going to New Zealand. On one occasion a party of men were in the ship's boat -- they had been warned by the captain to keep away from the shore; nevertheless they were attacked by the Maoris and all the men, including John, were massacred by cannibals, under conditions too horrible to contemplate. Mrs Waddy never spoke of that tragedy again, hence the absence of the date of John's death in the Family Bible."
"Lost at sea in the 1830s when his boat's crew had been attacked by a Maori war party off New Zealand."20,21 

Citations

  1. Honour C. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves; Seven Generations of Women in Australia (Published by Boolarong Publications, Brisbane, QLD, 1985); hereafter called Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves; copy in Researcher's Library. Page Page 56: Given name, surname.
  2. Jean Stewart, The Shelley Family (Published by Jean Stewart, Kenmore QLD, Aug 2001); hereafter called Stewart, Shelley Family; copy in Researcher's Library. Page Page 165: Given name, surname.
  3. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves. p56: YOB, POB.
  4. Jean Stewart, Shelley Family, p156: Year1 (YOB of JW), Year2, Memo1.
  5. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves. p56: Date2 'early 1820'.
  6. Jean Stewart, Shelley Family, p165: Year1, Memo1.
  7. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves. p56: Date1, Memo2. Page 58: Date2.
  8. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves. p58: Date1. Page 64: Date2 inferred estimate.
  9. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves. p64: Dates, Route.
  10. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves. p64: Date1, Address.
  11. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves. p64: Address, Date2 (= father's DOD).
  12. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves. pPage 64: Route.
  13. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves. pPage 64/65: Address.
  14. The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser, published by Robert Howe, Sydney, accessed via National Library of Australia Trove website at http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper; hereafter called Sydney Gazette/Trove; copies in Researcher's Family History records at ID0162. 20 May 1826, page 2, viewed 25 Aug 2008 & 17 May 2020: Dates, Route, Memo2..
  15. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves. pPage 65: Dates, Ship, Route.
  16. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves. pPage 79: Date1, Address, Memo.
  17. Sydney Gazette/Trove; copies in Researcher's FH records at ID0836. 7 Jan 1828, page 2, viewed 15 Sep 2008: Year, Address, Memos2-3.
  18. The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser (published by Robert Howe, Sydney), hereafter called Sydney Gazette; digitised copy sighted at http://nla.gov.au. 28 Jul 1826, page 3; 20 Jun 1829, page 4 (sighted 15 Sep 2008): Memo4.
  19. Sydney Gazette. 24 Dec 1831; 8 Aug 1837, page 3 (sighted 15 Sep 2008): Memo5.
  20. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves. pPage 83: POD, Memo1.
  21. Jean Stewart, Shelley Family, pPage 165: Memo2.

Jane Waddy1

F, ID837, (1821-Aug 1824)
Last Edited18 May 2019
Relationship2nd great-grandaunt of Lindsay David Graham
FatherGeorge Waddy b. 1787, d. Aug 1824
MotherJane Cuthbert b. 1789, d. c 1854
Birth1821Hobart, TAS2 
(Resident) AddressOldfr Dec 1821 - 1824George Waddy, Jane Cuthbert; Penal Settlement, Sarah Island, Macquarie Harbour, TAS; >
Parents and 3 children (although it seems unlikely that the mother and children would have been there for the full period, especially during the early months).3 
(Passenger) Travelfr Apr 1824 - Jun 1824George Waddy, Jane Cuthbert; Unknown ship, Hobart/Madras, AUSTRALIA/INDIA; >
Parents and 3 children.4 
(Resident) AddressOldJun 1824 to ca Jul 1824George Waddy, Jane Cuthbert; Fort St George, Madras, INDIA; >
Parents and 3 children.5 
(Resident) AddressOldca Jul 1824 to Aug 1824George Waddy, Jane Cuthbert; St Thomas Mount, Madras, INDIA; >
Parents and 3 children.6 
DeathAug 1824Madras, INDIA; >
Cause of death: Cholera.7 

Citations

  1. Jean Stewart, The Shelley Family (Published by Jean Stewart, Kenmore QLD, Aug 2001); hereafter called Stewart, Shelley Family; copy in Researcher's Library. Page p156: Given name, surname.
  2. Honour C. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves; Seven Generations of Women in Australia (Published by Boolarong Publications, Brisbane, QLD, 1985); hereafter called Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves; copy in Researcher's Library. Page 63: YOB?, POB.
  3. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves. p58: Date1. Page 64: Date2 inferred estimate.
  4. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves. p64: Dates, Route.
  5. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves. p64: Date1, Address.
  6. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves. p64: Address, Date2 (= father's DOD).
  7. Burcher, Pioneers and their Better Halves. pp64: DOD May-Aug 1824 (prob. Jul or Aug), Memo.