Hi to all I am hoping this is the corectl list for Sydney and districts. I hoping some one may know of the following family that began in hobart then travelled up the coast to Sydeny and the man has since died in the last 10 years or so, The family I am alluding to is GIBBONS The mother was born an Essie ADCOCK married Henry GIBBONS Hobert and seemed to have one son Maurice Henry Gibbons Have tracked him via the Ancestry on line Electoral Rolls till 1954 then it stops till the next batch is released on line. Checked the Ryerson Index in the hopes some one may have picked him up and sure enough there is a death notice in the Sydney Morning Herald for him Late of Pymble My question is, does any one know of this person and if so, I would be most pleased to get in contact with any related family, as the son forms part of the Williams tree of Hobart, Thanks for anything, Elaine in Melbourne

Hi Annette Have you looked at the AGCI index....on the old version I have there are 5 deaths for Frank Ellis' . If you would like these names please contact me off-line. Cheers Joan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Annette Pringle" > > Is anyone researching the name ELLIS? If so I am looking for the death of > Frank. > > Frank ELLIS > Born 1890 Registered in Cowra, birth possibly Carcoar > or Cowra > > Married Unknown > > Died Unknown > > Joined the AIF in 1916 his Army Number was 6990 he returned from the war > and was discharged in 1919. > > I belong to the local Historical Society and we have some letters which > were > donated to us from Frank to his sister Ellen (Nell). I have scanned them > plus some photos and some medals and am now trying to put together a bit > of > a potted history of the man. > > An enquiry to the War Graves has failed to find the information as he > never > applied to the DVA for medical or financial assistance. > > Any ideas or any help would be much appreciated. > > Annette in Cowra NSW -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 6 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 663 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message

Thank you so much Trish. Your advice has been excellent, and I am lots further on in my research as a result. Best Wishes, Rosalyn ----- Original Message ----- From: Symonds 3 To: aus-nsw@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 6:49 AM Subject: Re: [AUS-NSW] Ryerson Index Hi Rosalyn, Further to Barbara's email, if you find a death indexed on the Ryerson site, you can contact Ryerson direct to request a lookup of the notice - go to their homepage, and Requesting-A-Lookup is on the left-hand side, click onto it and you get a form to fill in with the relevant details. Cheers Trish Nowra NSW > Now you have the publication dates, you need to access the newspapers. > Check with your local library to see if they hold copies of the SMH. My > country town library has them, so there's a good chance your library will > as > well. You may need to "book" them in advance. They tend to to bound in > large, heavy volumes. > Cheers > Barbara ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Colleen, My TANNER family descended from John Henry TANNER (1809-1891) and Catherine DELANEY who married in Melbourne 2 Oct 1842. Francis Joseph was their grandson. John's parents were Henry TANNER and Martha DENYER from Horsham, Sussex, England. I have not found any reference to the name TENNER. Sorry. Rosalyn ----- Original Message ----- From: philandcolleen@ozemail.com.au To: aus-nsw@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 3:34 PM Subject: [AUS-NSW] Ryerson Index - Tanner Hi Roslyn, I have Francis Joseph's and John's and Elizabeth's TENNER - did you line ever have that surname and changed it to TANNER? My are Elizabeth Lucia and Francis Joseph TENNER wed 1867 and had 15 children. I constantly live in hope! Colleen Central Coast NSW > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Could some kind Lister please tell me if when a widow or widower was remarrying ( mid 19th century) would proof of death of previous spouse be required? If so, what? We are searching for the death of an ancestor Thomas Hampton between his arrival in Australia in 1855 and his wife remarrying in Mudgee in 1858. We have not found a death registration. Another question is ' why would she marry in a private home using a Methodist Minister, when she was supposedly C/E. She remarried twice, once in 1858 and again in 1872. I understand there was an encumbant C/E minister at this time. Can anyone tell me anything about the bushranger Thomas Hampton...his family origins rather than his exploits, which are well documented.

Is anyone researching the name ELLIS? If so I am looking for the death of Frank. Frank ELLIS Born 1890 Registered in Cowra, birth possibly Carcoar or Cowra Married Unknown Died Unknown Joined the AIF in 1916 his Army Number was 6990 he returned from the war and was discharged in 1919. I belong to the local Historical Society and we have some letters which were donated to us from Frank to his sister Ellen (Nell). I have scanned them plus some photos and some medals and am now trying to put together a bit of a potted history of the man. An enquiry to the War Graves has failed to find the information as he never applied to the DVA for medical or financial assistance. Any ideas or any help would be much appreciated. Annette in Cowra NSW

Congratulations! I've discovered that there was quite a lot of movement from one port to another and I suspect that many people knew exactly where they were heading before they even left home. I have one family who sailed from Dublin to Melbourne, then two days later boarded a ship to Sydney, then another to Newcastle, and on to the Maitland area where they remained. So, yes, it definitely does pay to check out other states. Cheers

Hi List, Found the SCOTT family arriving in Adelaide on the ABBERTON from Londen then Plymouth 1 Sep 1846, arrived Port Adelaide on 13 Dec 1846. It even lists them by name!! So they arrived in Adelaide then went on the MEDWAY to NSW. I have spent years looking for them and thanks to Jules who has opened the door for me, goes to show to check other states for arrivals. regards Kerry

Thanks Barbara, State records NSW, there were 14 other passengers, but they were Cabin passengers. Will have a look at Mariners page and check Adelaide, regards Kerry

Did you get this information from the Mariners in Australian Waters site? If you look at the scans page of the documents (click on the red Scan for first, red 2 for the second) you will see the Medway sailed from Adelaide carrying copper, and that the Scott family were the only steerage passengers. They didn't seem to be too fussy about keeping records of inter-port passengers. You might have to look in SA for immigration records. Cheers Barbara

Hi List, Would anyone on the list have a passenger list of the "Medway" I have been given a great lead for my SCOTT's from Julie, which after years of searching I am ecstatic, it is recorded in the Bathurst Pioneer Register that William SCOTT and family arrive 1848 Free on the "Medway". I have searched the internet and found an arrival for the "Medway" 3 Jan 1847 on board Mr. & Mrs. SCOTT 4 daughters and 1 son in steerage. I am pretty sure this is my SCOTT's but would like to know if there is any further info on the actual passenger list. Thanks in advance Kerry

Hi Marina Thank you for your help, I was using a dash so that did not work. Jo Qld -----Original Message----- From: aus-nsw-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-nsw-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Borlands Sent: Monday, 1 March 2010 5:26 AM To: aus-nsw@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [AUS-NSW] Qld BDM Index Hello Jo, It's quite simple and you don't have to know the day or month. Example only, for day, month and year. From: 01/01/1860 To: 31/12/1860. These dates can be narrowed down by altering the day and month figures. Marina New Zealand ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jo Conray" <javc@powerup.com.au> To: <aus-nsw@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 12:50 AM Subject: [AUS-NSW] Qld BDM Index > Hi to all > > > > Can some one tell me please how to work the new Qld Historical Index for > Birth Deaths & Marriages? > > > > It has been change you could search it just by years but now you have to > put > the day, month and year in to search. That's no good if you do not know > the > day or month. > > > > Jo Qld > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-NSW-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Roslyn, I have Francis Joseph's and John's and Elizabeth's TENNER - did you line ever have that surname and changed it to TANNER? My are Elizabeth Lucia and Francis Joseph TENNER wed 1867 and had 15 children. I constantly live in hope! Colleen Central Coast NSW >

Hi Marg M, I would appreciate a look up, As I have no way of getting to Kingswood. His name was Ernest Victor Nolan.of 62 Esme Street, Chester Hill. death 5 June 1959.Buried 9th June in Church of England Cemetery Rookwood. Thanks for your help. June ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marg M" <genknut@exemail.com.au> To: <aus-nsw@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 12:59 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-NSW] Wills - info on > > ----- > > >> > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-NSW-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

----- Original Message ----- From: "June Robinson" <therobos2@tadaust.org.au> To: <aus-nsw@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 12:44 PM Subject: [AUS-NSW] Wills > Hi List, > Wondering where I can go to find a copy of a will./ > Is there anywhere on the internet? > My Grandfather passed away in 1959 in Sydney. Hi June There is a large index of fiche called the NSW Probate Indexes 1800 - 1985 . First this needs to be looked up to see if there is a will . If there is NSW State Records out at Kingswood are the keepers of such files I have this index at ome if you'd like a look up done NSW State Records are gradually getting this index on line in Archives Investigator ....... Its large job so not happeneing over night bye MargM Beautiful Central Coast of NSW

Hi List, Wondering where I can go to find a copy of a will./ Is there anywhere on the internet? My Grandfather passed away in 1959 in Sydney. any help would be appreciated. thank you, June Qld

Hello Jo, It's quite simple and you don't have to know the day or month. Example only, for day, month and year. From: 01/01/1860 To: 31/12/1860. These dates can be narrowed down by altering the day and month figures. Marina New Zealand ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jo Conray" <javc@powerup.com.au> To: <aus-nsw@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 12:50 AM Subject: [AUS-NSW] Qld BDM Index > Hi to all > > > > Can some one tell me please how to work the new Qld Historical Index for > Birth Deaths & Marriages? > > > > It has been change you could search it just by years but now you have to > put > the day, month and year in to search. That's no good if you do not know > the > day or month. > > > > Jo Qld > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-NSW-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Dear Listers, I would like to thank everyone who replied to my request. I am sorry if I did not get to thank everyone individually. I appreciate the information I have been given. Regards Elaine in a wet Brisbane.

Before you go there you should read The Fragile Forts by P Oppenheim . Great history read. -----Original Message----- From: aus-nsw-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-nsw-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Elaine Rogers Sent: Monday, 1 March 2010 8:30 AM To: aus-nsw@rootsweb.com Subject: [AUS-NSW] Middle Head fortifications Dear Listeres, Sorry if you feel this is off topic but here goes. At the end of the month we are going to Sydney and have booked a tour of the Middle Head Fortifications. We have to meet on the corner of Chowder Bay Road and Middle Head Road. As we will be relying on public transport can any one have any ideas on how to get there. My husbands G.Grandfather was in the military there and his Grandfather was born there. Thanks in advance, Regards Elaine ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2713 - Release Date: 02/27/10 19:34:00

Hi Kevin & Marg Thank you for the information, as you says a bit of work but great that you can work it down to the actual date. Jo Qld -----Original Message----- From: aus-nsw-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-nsw-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Clartiere Sent: Sunday, 28 February 2010 11:32 PM To: aus-nsw@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [AUS-NSW] Qld BDM Index- Petty Hi Jo & Marg It's more work to search for a record, because as Marg says you have to put in a range of full dates. Though you don't have to enter leading zeros. But, the fact that you have to enter a full date means that the database is now indexed on the actual date of the event. As such, it means you can discover the date without having to purchase the certificate. Here's an example, using a search for Arthur Albert SHAMBLER whose registration number is 1890/5679. Once you know the year, search using just that year. 1/1/1890 to 31/12/1890. The record is found (though be aware that events towards the end of a year may have been registered in the following year, in which case this search will say 'not found'. Simply try 1/1/1889 to 31/12/1889 for example). Then try a 6-month period. In this example a search on 1/1/1890 to 30/6/1890 found the record again. Then try a 3-month period. 1/1/1890 to 31/3/1890 failed, and hence the event occurred between 1/4/1890 and 30/6/1890. Once you have the quarter, find the month. 1/4/1890 to 30/6/1890 worked, as did 1/5/1890 to 30/6/1890. But 1/6/1890 to 30/6/1890 failed, so the event took place in the previous month. Next, try a fortnight. I entered 1/5/1890 to 15/5/1890 and the event was found. Next, a week. I entered 1/5/1890 to 7/5/1890 and again the week was found. How you proceed from here is up to you but I usually work day to day within a week. The event was found in the period 6/5/180 to 7/5/1890, but failed on 7/5/1890 to 7/5/1890. Hence Arthur was born on 6 May 1890. So, although you have to do extra work, the new system does have offer you something in return. Just wish NSW would change their database too :-) Just a point. When narrowing down your range of dates, only change one or other of the Search from and Search to dates at a time. Good luck. Kevin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marg M" <genknut@exemail.com.au> To: <aus-nsw@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 1:15 PM Subject: Re: [AUS-NSW] Qld BDM Index- Petty > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jo Conray" <javc@powerup.com.au> > To: <aus-nsw@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 10:50 PM > Subject: [AUS-NSW] Qld BDM Index > > >> Hi to all >> >> >> >> Can some one tell me please how to work the new Qld Historical Index for >> Birth Deaths & Marriages? >> >> >> >> It has been change you could search it just by years but now you have to >> put >> the day, month and year in to search. That's no good if you do not know >> the >> day or month. > > Hi Jo > > Its a really petty to set up an index like this............. You have to > put the date in as for example 01/01/1860 - say 31/12/1870. Why not just > the years is one of lifes little mysteries > > Bye > > MargM > Beautiful Central Coast of NSW > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-NSW-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message