Hello everyone, I'm Lorna Clauson, (retired Commerce Teacher) NZ, but half Australian as my dad was born in Dubbo. (Hope that helps!) I'm trying to find the man who married my grandmother in NZ in 1878 - I'm descended from her second marriage. Their marriage certificate gives his place of birth as Edinburgh, and at age 25 would have been born c1853. No birth certificate has been found. Not long after their daughter was born he deserted wife and child and went to Australia, never to be seen or heard of again. No trace of his name has been found on shipping records so he probably travelled under an assumed name. However we recently discovered the following. He seems to have used any of the following names: Henry Mordaunt Cramond, Mordaunt Cramond Gunn, or Mordaunt Cramond Booth Gunn. According to a marriage certificate from NSW a person of the latter name married Miney Booth in Newcastle in May 1881. Booth-Gunn's occupation was listed as "surgeon" on this Marriage Cert. I should be most grateful for any information on this person as none of his family in NZ can find any trace of him. Thanks a lot.

Some BDM's, extracted from the Sydney Herald, 1831, which mention a few people and places covered by the list ... Published April, 1831 : * Married - On Tuesday, 12 Instant, at Maitland, by the Rev. R. HILL, Francis MITCHELL, Esq. of Sydney, to Miss Eliza MERRITT, daughter of Mr. MERRITT, of the same place. * Died - At Portland Head, on the 13th instant, Mr. James DAVISON, an old and respected settler. Published May, 1831 : * Married - On the 29th April, at Windsor, by Special Licence, by the Rev. J. M'GARVIE, Alexander M'DOUGALL, Esq., of Maitland, to Miss Mary Jane FITZ, daughter of Mr. Robert FITZ, of Windsor. * Same day, at Wilberforce, by the Rev. J. M'GARVIE, Mr. Joseph FLEMING, to Miss Phoebe M'GUINESS, both natives of the Colony. Published June, 1831 : * Married - at Lower Pitt Town, on Tuesday the 17th ultimo, by the Rev. John McGARVIE, Mr. Joel John GRONO, to Miss Mary Anne HARRISON, both of that place. Published July, 1831 : * Death - In January last, at Plymouth, England, Richard BEDDECK, Esq. (father of Mr. BEDDECK, Solicitor, Windsor), deeply regretted by his family and a numerous circle of friends. He for many years filled the situation of Agent of the Royal Navy Hospital at Plymouth, and died respected and beloved by all who knew him. * Birth Extraordinary - On Friday, the 8th instant, at Windsor, Mary MEEHAN, the wife of James MEEHAN (a very poor man), of three sons, and all doing well. * Deaths - At Windsor, on the 10th, Luke, and on the 15th, Mark, infant sons of James MEEHAN, of that place. Published August, 1831 : * Births - At Lower Portland Head, on the 3rd instant, the Lady of Percy SIMPSON, Esq., of a son. * Married - At St. Matthews Church, Windsor, on the 3rd instant, by the Venerable the Archdeacon of New South Wales, Mary Ann FENNELL, fourth daughter of Archibald BELL, Esq., of Belmont, to Francis LITTLE, Esq. of Invermein, in the County of Brisbane. * Death - At Lower Wilberforce, on the 4th instant, Mr. John STUBBS, an old and respected settler, deeply regretted by a numerous circle of relations and acquaintances. * Death - on Monday last, at Hunter's River, Mr. John LAMBE, a very old and respectable settler in the Colony. Published September, 1831 : * Marriages - On Tuesday, the 30th ult., at Christ Church, Newcastle, by the Rev. C.P.N. WILTON, M.A.; Frederick Wright UNWIN, Esq., to Ann KING, youngest daughter of the late John PLAISTOWE, Esq., of Parliament-street, Westminster. * Deaths - On the 19th April last, in the Albany, London, John M'ARTHUR, Esq., of Lincoln's Inn, second son of John M'ARTHUR, Esq., of Parramatta. Published October, 1831 : * Deaths - At Luskintyre, one of the estates of T.W.M. WINDER Esq. on the 6th instant, Francis WILLIAMS, Esq., aged 51 years, after a lingering and painful illness, which he bore with his usual exemplary fortitude, sincerely and deeply regretted by all who knew his many amiable and other excellent qualities. Published January, 1832 : * Deaths - On the 28th ultimo, at Langley Farm, after a short but severe illness, Mr. Matthew PEARCE, of the Seven Hills, aged 69 years, leaving a widow and numerous family to mourn his loss. Mr. PEARCE emigrated from Kings Langley, County of Hertford, and arrived in New South Wales, in the 'Surprise', 1794. By a life of constant industry and perseverance, he acquired a comfortable independance. Regards, Diane

Thank you very much, Dianne, Anne and Gregory, for the information re the location of Glendon and Stanhope properties. We can now check out some maps for further research into the 1843 trial of Harry and Melville for the murder of Patrick Cavanagh and Michael Keoghue and attempted murder of Mary Cavanagh and Anastasia Doyle. Best wishes, Rod & Wendy Gow

Dear Listers, As if I haven't got enough to do with my time I have decided to try and gather names of people who were buried by my gggrandfather and his sons,and grandsons, mentioned above. Please also forgive the cross postings The firm started abt 1850 at South Head Rd, then Oxford Street and also Newtown, and continued in the family until 1975. It is still an operating company but is now owned by an American firm of undertakers. Some years ago I attempted to find some records for the firm but were told that they had all been taken to the tip when new management took over. If you have anyone buried by my family I would love to hear from you and hopefully I can build up a database which would be available to all. Some burials would have been performed by my Dad's grndfather Henry and also by his gtuncle William who died in 1900. Please contact me if you can help, either by sending photocopies to me, by scanning or by emailing me data. Many thanks in advance Sandra Armstrong in Maryborough Qld ( nee Dixon)

Hi Listers! I was wondering if anyone, in the course of their family history research, has come across material (published or unpublished) relating to the experiences of children growing up in Newcastle district during the war years, 1914-18. By "children" I mean from the very young up to the (mid) teens. The kind of information I'm looking for could include diaries/journals, manuscripts (memoirs, reminiscences), school magazines, photographs, oral histories, ect. In other words, absolutely anything which may shed some light upon children and their "homefront" experiences. Thank you, Sephi Kemp :o) pkemp@kooee.com.au

Dear Louise, A thousand thanks for that.I couldn't find Patrick around that time ,thought he may have died.You brought him back to life.Now, to my digging again..thanks....Lesley

Hi Louise, do you have anyone called New ? Regards Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Louise Genge" <louiseg@hotkey.net.au> To: <AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 4:36 PM Subject: [H,H,HV] 1901 Federal Directory,Newcastle > Hi All > I have on loan from the Library the above Directory if anyone wants a look > up > Louise louiseg@hotkey.net.au > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Hello Louise, I'd be grateful for look ups please! My great grandparents Henry James Ireland and Emily Florence nee Haigh/Hague lived in the Waratah area in those early years, they are both buried in the Sandgate Cemetery, died 1907 and 1915 respectively. They had 9 living children all born in Newcastle, most married there and lived there, some moved of course. Names: Alice Mabel (my grandmother)- Amelia Florence- Ellen Geetrude- Charlotte E- Caroline May- Henry Jacob- John Leonard- Ivy Louise- Cecil Laurence. Earliest birth 1870-last birth 1887. If you need more details , let me know and I'll reply off list. TIA, Marie L 8-o)) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Louise Genge" <louiseg@hotkey.net.au> To: <AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 6:07 PM Subject: Re: [H,H,HV] DIRECTORIES FOR NEWCASTLE >

Hello Listers, I have done some extra sleuthing since speaking to you all. I have found a Thomas Sweeney marrying Bridget Mooney in 1872 at East Maitland. The witnesses to the wedding were: Cornelius Egan and Margaret Sweeny. They were married in East Maitland church. Does anyone know of these two persons. It is very co-incidental that both Egan and Sweeny are mentioned together. The Egans were cousins to my ggg grandmother Mary Gillespie, her 1st Cousin Ann Gillespie married Brien/Bryan Egan "Norfolk" 3. I have checked their few children, of which we know there is another son unnamed or found. I tried to find the birth to Cornelius but no luck. Ann and Bryan/Brien married in 1843. Ann arrived on the "Southworth" in 1832. Mary Gillespie and partner Thomas Sweeney's confirmed children are: Bridget born 1834 Mary born circa 1836 Catherine born circa 1838 John and Patrick born 1841 Mary Gillespie/Sweeney's death certificate states that she had 7 children, 2 females deceased. I think Catherine may have been one of those children (death still not found - Married John Jackson in 1856, child Susannah born in 1862, another Mary Ann born in 1857, family lost after Susanna'hs birth). Thomas and Bridget Sweeney move to Murrurundi, and have : Margaret born 1874 reg 15010 Bridget born 1876 reg 15799 Patrick born 1879 reg 18239 The family move to Gunnedah Rosanna born 1882 Elizabeth Esther born 1884 Even though Bridget is the mothers name, it also relates to a sibling if Thomas is part of the family. Also Patrick is another sibling's name. Bridget Sweeney/Freel called her eldest child Esther Jane Mary and her 2nd partner William Jones moved to Gunnedah, also brother John just before he died in 1883. I tried to find the death of Cornelius Egan prior to 1889, and Margaret Sweeney/y if she is the 2nd female deceased prior to her mothers death. Is there anyone out there who has information which may confirm these connections, or be connected to Bridget Mooney and Thomas Sweeney. If they are part of the family, then I have found all 7 children. Looking forward to hearing from you. ANNE

Hello Les You didn't ask about 1901 But here are some from that Directory CHARLESTOWN CAIN,Daniel-Labourer-Ida Street CAIN, Robert,Miner,Gateshead CAIN,William ,Miner,Stuart Street CAIN,Patrick,labourer,Ida Street Louise ----- Original Message ----- From: "les" <banjo@kooee.com.au> To: <AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 5:39 PM Subject: [H,H,HV] DIRECTORIES FOR NEWCASTLE Hi all, Just a query. Are there any early directories for Newcastle? Say 1861,71,81.?Looking for information on family at CHARLESTOWN/DUDLEY 1850's to 1900. re CAIN. JAMES,ROBERT,DANIEL,WILLIAM, PATRICK and JOHN. Thanyou all for any help...Lesley P.S. I understand that WINDING CREEK is now CARDIFF, would there be any info. on this? Once again thanks.. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Hi all, Just a query. Are there any early directories for Newcastle? Say 1861,71,81.?Looking for information on family at CHARLESTOWN/DUDLEY 1850's to 1900. re CAIN. JAMES,ROBERT,DANIEL,WILLIAM, PATRICK and JOHN. Thanyou all for any help...Lesley P.S. I understand that WINDING CREEK is now CARDIFF, would there be any info. on this? Once again thanks..

Hi All I have on loan from the Library the above Directory if anyone wants a look up Louise louiseg@hotkey.net.au

hello Rose,Im not tracing the family, but I looked up an electoral roll for 1913 and picked them up in Denman, Finlay was the hotel keeper,if I can help you further let me know Happy Hunting, Carole ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rose Morrison" <rosebakmor@bigpond.com.au> To: <AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 9:20 AM Subject: [H,H,HV] Fw: MORRISON > > Hi All > Findlay J.MORRISON [could be spelt Finlay J Morrison]married 1893 Muswellbrook NSW to Annie M. GALLIMORE and they had 8 children all born Muswellbrook. > Leila M 1894, Retta G 1896, Isabell 1898, James H 1899, > Delma 1900, Vera E 1904, Nita C. 1913, Leslie J. 1916. > Names associated through marriage William A. LEWIS, Willis L.G. PARKER, Peg BARKSBY. > Is anyone researching these families. > Rose Morrison > Bundaberg QLD > rosebakmor@bigpond.com.au > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Hi Rose, I have a Lewis family in the Muswellbrook area. Some of them I have not been able to trace. Do you have any information on William A Lewis who married Leila M Morrison - like perhaps where he was born or who his parents were? Isabelle -----Original Message----- From: Rose Morrison [mailto:rosebakmor@bigpond.com.au] Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 9:20 AM To: AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [H,H,HV] Fw: MORRISON Hi All Findlay J.MORRISON [could be spelt Finlay J Morrison]married 1893 Muswellbrook NSW to Annie M. GALLIMORE and they had 8 children all born Muswellbrook. Leila M 1894, Retta G 1896, Isabell 1898, James H 1899, Delma 1900, Vera E 1904, Nita C. 1913, Leslie J. 1916. Names associated through marriage William A. LEWIS, Willis L.G. PARKER, Peg BARKSBY. Is anyone researching these families. Rose Morrison Bundaberg QLD rosebakmor@bigpond.com.au ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Hi All Findlay J.MORRISON [could be spelt Finlay J Morrison]married 1893 Muswellbrook NSW to Annie M. GALLIMORE and they had 8 children all born Muswellbrook. Leila M 1894, Retta G 1896, Isabell 1898, James H 1899, Delma 1900, Vera E 1904, Nita C. 1913, Leslie J. 1916. Names associated through marriage William A. LEWIS, Willis L.G. PARKER, Peg BARKSBY. Is anyone researching these families. Rose Morrison Bundaberg QLD rosebakmor@bigpond.com.au

Thanks for the clues on Stefano. I'll check the archives. He somehow made it from the Med (born Sicily) to England and was sent away for stealing a pocket watch amongst other things. He's listed in Bailey's Court cases for 1812. -- Mike McCormack 16 Briarwood Drive New Bedford, Massachusetts, 02745-4207 USA Planet Earth, Milky Way, God's Little Experiment - - - - - - - - - - - - My Family and My Life... http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/m/c/c/Michael-K-Mccormack/ - - - - - - - - - - - My City and My Job... http://www.ci.new-bedford.ma.us/governmt/mayor/mayorstaff.htm

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Michael, Stephano Heskitt also happens to be the lucky person to have his household return chosen to grace the inside of the 1828 Census Book. > that Stefano guy of yours, I read about him lately. > Some discussion on another one of the lists ? > Suggest you check the list archive for some of the other NSW lists. -- Regards Trevor Webmaster - CDFHS Inc Email: webmaster@cdfhs-aus.com Website: http://www.cdfhs-aus.com

Hi Mike, that Stefano guy of yours, I read about him lately. Some discussion on another one of the lists ? Suggest you check the list archive for some of the other NSW lists. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael McCormack" <mikemcc@ma.ultranet.com> To: <AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 11:30 PM Subject: [H,H,HV] CARTER, SWIFT(e), ROSA, FLYNN, BYRNES, STANTON/POWSEITCH/HESKETT > Researching the following: > Any help would be appreciated. Contact with relatives would be wonderful... > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ > . Alfred WIlliam Carter b. Abt. 1866, Deptford, ENG. > Married Mary Cecilia Rosa in Sydney 22 May 1901 > . Augustine Beache Swifte b. abt 1818 > died parish of Camperdown, Sydney 1851 > . Francis Swalder Rosa of Italy, b 1850, > married Sarah Byrnes in Windsor, NSW 25 Jul 1874 > . Lawrence Byrnes b. abt.1806 Fenagh, Co. Leitrim, IRL > Arrived 1841 from Liverpool aboard HMS Forth > Married Sarah Cecilia Flynn in Windsor 17 Mar 1842 > . Stephano Heskett/Stephano Powseitch/John Stanton b. abt 1782 > Sentenced to death and transported 1813 aboard Earl Spencer > Married Mary Stanton 27 Mar 1820 in Paramatta > . See my family web site link below for others > -- > Mike McCormack > 16 Briarwood Drive > New Bedford, Massachusetts, 02745-4207 USA > Planet Earth, Milky Way, God's Little Experiment > - - - - - - - - - - - - > My Family and My Life... > http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/m/c/c/Michael-K-Mccormack/ > - - - - - - - - - - - > My City and My Job... > http://www.ci.new-bedford.ma.us/governmt/mayor/mayorstaff.htm > > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Hi All, Does anyone have access to the church baptism registers at Windsor? Looking for the names of 2 un-named female Fields born 1856 & 1857. Mother Lydia Field Regards Isabelle