Hi Everyone I'm new to the list and searching for two limbs of the Briggs tree: 1. Charles Harry Briggs, born Tasmania in 1894, married Marjorie Trento Kauff and had one daughter. They lived on the Central Coast up to the early 1970's. 2. Edward Briggs known as Ted, born c.1939, had/has a sister named Sarah or Sally born later. They are the nephew and neice of Harry. Their parents were Edward who died in 1952 and Phyllis. If anyone has any tenuous connection to them I'd love to hear from you. Cheers Alison Briggs Sydney Australia *************************************************** Researching Briggs & Devine in Tasmania and the Briggs' of Yorkshire http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/r/i/Alison-Briggs-NSW/ ***************************************************

All dressed up with no where to go on Saturday 21 May ? Consider joining us at 'CLOWNS, CRIMINALS, CONVICTS and the FRENCH CONNECTION' SEMINAR 2005 Saturday 21 May 2005 Gosford Lions Community Hall, 8 Russell Drysdale Street, East Gosford 9.30am to 4pm (Doors open 8.30am) Members are welcome to bring their family, friends and neighbours. $33 per person includes - Morning and afternoon tea, a barbecue lunch, seminar booklet and goody bag and a chance to win a years subscription to the Society. As always during our Seminars there will be a quite few sur'prizes'!! BOOK NOW by telephoning 4324 5164 9.30am to 4pm Monday to Saturday and 7pm to 9pm Thursday evening Payment can be made by cash, cheque or Credit Card 'CLOWNS, CRIMINALS, CONVICTS and the FRENCH CONNECTION' SIT BACK AND ENJOY A DAY OF FAMILY HISTORY INDULGENCE AS YOU LISTEN TO OUR FOUR OUTSTANDING GUEST SPEAKERS Robert Nash - 'The Huguenots and their Australian Descendants'. Robert Nash is the secretary of the Huguenot Society of Australia. Huguenots were religious refugees who fled France and the Low Countries to Britain and America in the 17th century. Many of their descendants immigrated to Australia. Do you have a French connection? Lindsay Allen - 'Supreme Court Records featuring people of the Central Coast: divorce, theft, murder and more.' Sounds absolutely fascinating - Lindsay Allen is Senior Archivist of Access and Information at State Records NSW. Trish Skehan - 'Klimo, the Clown Who Went To War'. Trish Skehan told us of the history of the Walkers of Yaralla at our July meeting and will return to tell us about Klimo the Clown. From the opening of Government House, the Tivoli, Bullen's Circus to the outback, Klimo, riding the world's smallest bike, entertained everyone. A survivor of two world wars, a veteran of vaudeville with his mates George Wallace and Roy 'Mo' Rene, Klimo's extra ordinary life was filled with laughter and tears, bravado and pathos. One of Australia's forgotten heroes. Peter Christian - The First Fleet: the voyage, the arrival, the people and their descendants. Peter Christian is a descendant of First Fleeter, William Tunks, a marine on the Sirius. An experienced and inspiring speaker, Peter has been President of the 'Fellowship of First Fleeters' for many years. I very much look forward to welcoming you to Seminar 2005, Lorna Kyzelis, President, Central Coast Family History Society Inc.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Kay Vinson" <kav.015@bigpond.net.au> To: <AUS-NSW-CENTRAL-COAST-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 12:28 PM Subject: [ANCC] Introduction >. I am a descendent of THOMAS COLLINS and MARIA JANE JONES m 1877 at the >Christ Church in Gosford. My line comes through their child ELLEN HANNAH >COLLINS who married ARTHUR VICTOR CARDEN in 1897 at Kangy Angy. Hi Kay There are a couple of pages of info in the pre 1900 Pioneers book published by the CC FHS all put in by one of our members, Pam WILLIAMS bwilliams1@optusnet.com.au > > I am very interested in any information about THOMAS COLLINS, MARIA JANE > JONES, also her father, Ebenezer JONES a sawyer in the Gosford region who > died in 1866 and was buried at the Cof E section of the KINCUMBER > cemetery, Ebenezer's wife, ELLEN CHALLICE, or ARTHUR VICTOR CARDEN. > There are a couple of refs to EbernezerJONES on the Brisbane Water Bench books MargM Central Coast List Admin

Hello Kay, Re the death of EBENEZER JONES of Kincumber, who died on 28 September 1866 aged 66, a sawyer: The following appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald issue of 12 March 1867: "In September last an old man named JONES, a sawyer, was killed at Kincumber by a log rolling over him. The bones of his head, across from the forehead to the back, were completely fractured and driven into the brain. Death must have been instantaneous". They believed in giving all the gory details back then, didn't they? A marriage certificate for RICHARD BARTLETT, widower, sawyer, shows that he married on 16 July 1867 at Christ Church, East Gosford, ELLEN JONES, widow of EBENEZER JONES. Both bride and bridegroom gave Erina as their place of residence. Richard died in 1906 aged 92 or a bit younger, while living at Wyoming. The Edmund Blacket-designed Christ Church at East Gosford was removed in the early 1900s to the main street of Gosford (south end of Mann St) and was restored last year. The stone church stands adjacent to the modern Christ Church opp Gosford Park. Best wishes, Gwen Kay Vinson wrote kav.015@bigpond.net.au To: AUS-NSW-CENTRAL-COAST-L@rootsweb.com Sent: 17 May 2005 re (in part): I am researching my ancestors who were early settlers in the Gosford district. I am a descendent of THOMAS COLLINS and MARIA JANE JONES m 1877 at the Christ Church in Gosford. My line comes through their child ELLEN HANNAH COLLINS who married ARTHUR VICTOR CARDEN in 1897 at Kangy Angy. I am very interested in any information about THOMAS COLLINS, MARIA JANE JONES, also her father, Ebenezer JONES a sawyer in the Gosford region who died in 1866 and was buried at the Cof E section of the KINCUMBER cemetery, Ebenezer's wife, ELLEN CHALLICE, or ARTHUR VICTOR CARDEN.

Welcome to the list Kay you will find a very helpful and friendly lot, who are really knowledgable about the Central Coast history. I hope you find some family connections. I have been very fortunate since joining and have added considerably to what I knew! Best wishes Wendy McKenzie >

Hi, I would like to take a moment and introduce myself to the members of this list. My name is Kay Vinson, nee CARDEN, and I am researching my ancestors who were early settlers in the Gosford district. I am a descendent of THOMAS COLLINS and MARIA JANE JONES m 1877 at the Christ Church in Gosford. My line comes through their child ELLEN HANNAH COLLINS who married ARTHUR VICTOR CARDEN in 1897 at Kangy Angy. I am very interested in any information about THOMAS COLLINS, MARIA JANE JONES, also her father, Ebenezer JONES a sawyer in the Gosford region who died in 1866 and was buried at the Cof E section of the KINCUMBER cemetery, Ebenezer's wife, ELLEN CHALLICE, or ARTHUR VICTOR CARDEN. I am very happy to share information that I have on the research that I have done. I am looking forward to participating in this group and learning more about my heritage. About me: I am married to Terry (31 years) and we have 6 children and 6 grandchildren. We live in Kenthurst in Sydney and are both involved in Family History.

I am seeking descendants of James Harrison, a Magistrate and Coroner in Gosford during the 1840s and 1850s, who married Charlotte Coulson in 1840 at East Maitland and had the following surviving children: Alice - 13/9/1841 Maud Jane Maria 22/8/1846 Sarah Ann 27/12/1850 James Brisbane Henry 16/10/1852 Sydney Thomas 4/11/1854 Charlotte Harrison died at Booral on 24 January 1869 and James Harrison died at East Maitland in 1886. James is listed in Grevilles Directory in 1872 as being a teacher at Stroud. Does anyone know anything of this family Jenny McCarthy Brightwaters N.S.W. on beautiful Lake Macquarie

The following speakers will be at the Shoalhaven Family Local & cultural History Far on 15th and 16th July at Nowra School of Arts. Friday 15th 11.30am Keith Campbell- Early Days of the Berry Estate 12.30 Gould Books - Digitising of the Government Gazettes 1.30 Brother and sister Paul of the LDS - LDS records 2.30 James Donohoe - The Paracensus of Australia 3.30 Alan Murrin - Transcription Services Saturday 16th 10.30 Ralph Hawkins - timbergetters of Pennant Hills 1816 - 1832 11.30 Cathy Dunn - Local Aboriginals 12.30 Marilyn Rowan - Transcription Services 1.30 Ray Thorburn - Guidlines to Researching Your Family History Enquiries Wayne Vost - wvost@swiftdsl.com.au Mary L. Lidbetter

Hi Listers, Below is some info I have been asked to forward on. Please note that if you wish to contact Michelle re the library closure or move, her email address is at the bottom of this post. Cheers Sue -------- Original Message -------- Administrator, Can you please post this message on your list, thanks. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ To any listers who use the "wonderful" family/local history facilities at the Hawkesbury Library in Dight Street, Windsor, this is to advise the Library is MOVING!!!!!!! The Library will be closed from Monday 23rd May until Sunday 5th June and we will re-open in our new enlarged facilities at the Deerubbin Centre which is located at 300 George Street, Windsor on Monday 6th June 2005, at 10am. (The new building is adjacent to the old Windsor Hospital building) This means there will be no access to the Local Studies Collection for 2 weeks so people may need to reschedule their visits. If you have any enquiries you can contact the Library on (02) 4560-4460 or email mnichols@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au Michelle Nichols

I am seeking information on James Harrison who was a Magistrate at Gosford during the 1840s and 1850s. He married Charlotte Coulson at Maitland in 1840 and had 8 children when residing at Wyong and Gosford. Jenny McCarthy Brightwaters, NSW on beautiful Lake Macquarie

Wendy, Thanks so much for your kind remarks about the book "NSW Central Coast Fishing" which my husband Gene Dundon published in 1983. It is good to know that you have found it interesting. He brought out a second one called "NSW Estuary Fishing" in the same format in 1987. Both have been out of print for a very long time, but we still get enquiries for them occasionally. Second-hand book shops produce one sometimes. Amazing where they all got to, as they sold many thousands of copies. Most of us depicted all look a great deal longer in the tooth these days! Best wishes from Gwen Dundon

Hello Sue, MargM & Listers on going through some old boxes we have just discovered a book written by Gene Dundon (with photographs by Gwen Dundon), called NSW Central Coast Fishing. It was published in 1983 and cost $3.95. My husband bought it many years ago and had forgotten he had it. I was very excited to see the Dundon name as Gwen has been so helpful to me with my family history questions on this list. It has photographs of local fisherfolk and simple maps which I am finding very useful as I am not familiar with the central coast (although connected to the Creighton, Davis, Piper, Cockcroft, Jaques families). These books, although initially intended for another use, can sometimes become quite significant as historial documents. Delighted to still have it in our collection, Gwen ... and it won't be thrown out! Best Wishes Wendy McKenzie

----- Original Message ----- From: "Michelle Cook" <michellecook10@hotmail.com> To: <AUS-NSW-CENTRAL-COAST-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 12:31 PM Subject: [ANCC] Surname Interests-Chaney >I am researching the surname Chaney. Would appreciate any information >regarding William Francis Chaney & his wife Emma. They emigrated to Sydney >approx 1882. > William Francis Chaney and his wife are my 3rd Great Grandparents. They > were buried at Waverley Cemetery. Hi Michelle I am wondering if you are on the right mailing list ? The NSW Central Coast covers the area roughly half way between Sydney and Newcastle. There is another mailing list for Sydney and another for whole of NSW ? I couldnt find any children born to them in NSW and are not in the 1903 NSW electoral roll Bye MargM Member of Central Coast FHS Gosford, NSW Australia

Welcome Sue Regards Wendy McKenzie (a Creighton descendent) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue Lund" <sue@gil.com.au> To: <AUS-NSW-CENTRAL-COAST-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 6:49 PM Subject: [ANCC] Temp admin intro > Just a quick note to introduce myself. I have offered to help Marg out > for > a few weeks while she is away. You probably won't hear too much from me > as > I sit in the background and keep an eye on everything, but should you need > help from an admin point of view, please don't hesitate to let me know. > > Cheers > Sue > > > > ==== AUS-NSW-CENTRAL-COAST Mailing List ==== > For other AUS mailing lists check out: > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/AUS >

Just a quick note to introduce myself. I have offered to help Marg out for a few weeks while she is away. You probably won't hear too much from me as I sit in the background and keep an eye on everything, but should you need help from an admin point of view, please don't hesitate to let me know. Cheers Sue

Dear Listers I will be away for about 3 weeks. Sue LUND ..... sue@gil.com.au has said yes she will list sit for me so please make her welcome Thanks Bye MargM Central Coast List Admin

I am researching the surname Chaney. Would appreciate any information regarding William Francis Chaney & his wife Emma. They emigrated to Sydney approx 1882. William Francis Chaney and his wife are my 3rd Great Grandparents. They were buried at Waverley Cemetery. Michelle Cook Christchurch _________________________________________________________________ Become a fitness fanatic @ http://xtramsn.co.nz/health

Dear Listers The BWHS have a new web site http://www.henrykendallcottage.org.au/ They have alot of interesting books for sale on local history too . Bye MargM Central Coast List Admin

----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Lynn" <mikeprimus@iprimus.com.au> To: <AUS-NSW-CENTRAL-COAST-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 12:31 AM Subject: [ANCC] Hawken central coast from abt 1935 to 1950. > In particular Laurel Evelyn Hawken b Tarana 1917, father Ralph Elwin > mother Edith Lenore (Fowler). She was a cook at Abbotsleigh College in the > early forties, joined the army and operated a search light at Townsville, > discharged 1945 and lived in Church St Terrigal before this. Here it all > stops Hi Mike Your email is a little unclear ........ By your last sentence did you mean before she was at Abottsleigh or after WW2 ? In SAGs AGCI CD there are refs to 2 in memoriam notices that appeared in the SHM 22 Apr 1969 , 22 Apr 1970 for an Edith Lenore HAWKEN ?? Bye MargM Central Coast List Admin

I am currently following the Hawken line of my family who were on the central coast from abt 1935 to 1950. In particular Laurel Evelyn Hawken b Tarana 1917, father Ralph Elwin mother Edith Lenore (Fowler). She was a cook at Abbotsleigh College in the early forties, joined the army and operated a search light at Townsville, discharged 1945 and lived in Church St Terrigal before this. Here it all stops Can anyone Help me? Rgds Mike Lynn