Trying to locate the family of John Simons (c1843-1913) married Jane Wheatley (1851-1912) lived in Church Street Maitland NSW and had Ernest George 1875 Tamworth; Clara May 1878 Tamworth-died 1896 West Maitland; Eva Gertrude 1880 Maitland; Mabel Barbara 1886 Maitland. Mabel married Max Hart 1910 Woollahra and had Lewis 1911 Sydney; Jane 1912 Sydney; Rita 1913 Sydney; Rufus John 1914 Newcastle; Sylvis 1918 Newcastle. Max & Mabel went to the USA where son Ronald was born. Max died in USA and Mabel and children returned to NSW where she remarried to John Cain in 1927 at Hamilton NSW. She divorced John Cain and died in 1961. She ran a tearooms in Parramatta with her son Lew who also died in 1961. Haven't been able to locate anything further on other children. Any help welcome. Regards Victor Moymow

Hi Anne, When I was about 10 yrs of age, we had a neighbour--Gerry Pentland--son of an Irish doctor and the Matron of the Maitland Hospital. Gerry is an unsung Australian hero. I would like to make contact with your 'Pentland' correspondant. Wal Buffier, a Maitland cattle dealer, was well known to my Father. Thankyou Anne. Regards, Greg Ball.

Brian, you are correct--a branch of the Corrigan family from Enniskillen, came to OZ with their relatives--the Glass family. I think they were related by marriage. They settled about Singleton in the 1840-1850 era. William Corrigan & Alexander Glass began a carrying business in partnership from Morpeth to all points north and north-west. They were very successful, having 120 teams on the road at one time. They arrived in OZ 1/4/1839 per the 'Argyle'--Alexander's wife being Eliza Jane Corrigan of Fermanagh before marriage. Eliza ran a store in Singleton and bought a considerable amount of land in the district. The Corrigan family later acquired some of this land at Glassville [now Gouldsville]--near Singleton. One son, John Corrigan Glass was awarded the CBE in 1958--for services to Performing Arts. Have further detail if required. Regards. Bennie.

Hi Helen, He was also Vice consul for USA and Cuba as well as President Chamber of Commerce. Source: Biographical Register 1788 - 1939. Vol 1. Htioi Terry

I have been side tracked to New Zealand. I found everyone on the rootsweb list very helpful in finding a cousin IVY FOSTER who left the Singleton area and didn't keep contact with her family. Found her marriage to a Dr John Campbel McKenzie and had two sons. Families associated are BARRY BAXTER NEILSON FOSTER NEELY SMITH & GRAHAME originally from Singleton area. My big hurdle is finding how my great grandfather DANIEL BARRY arrived in Aus from Ireland in 1850's. I have searched shipping records but the only place I could find a DB was on the George Metcalfe sailing from Melbourne to Sydney. Can anyone offer ideas or am I at a stalemate. Cheers June

I worked with a lady whose maiden name was Plumridge in 1980's. Married name Christie. She has now moved to WA but her family came from Newcastle. I could probably find someone who may know her address if you would like to contact her. Cheers June

Just need a push sometimes, to get some motivation, it worked, Marg. Here are the names I am researching in the area. Coward - Gulliver- Newsham Oxley Curtis Regards Lorraine Leslie Rotorua NZ

Looking for descendants of David & Lucy Whyburn, nee Wheatley (dau of Charles & Eliza) who lived in the Kurri Kurri district. They had 10 children born 1873-1897. Any info would be helpful as I am trying to compile a family history of the Wheatley family. Regards Victor Moymow

Maureen and John wrote......... >>>You wrote PLUMRIDGE - " ... is not a very common name in Australia, and I would be interested to hear from any listers with connections to the name, or anyone who may know or have known anyone of that surname." I've only ever known one Plumridge.<<< On my phone CD which is now a few years old there are 190 PLUMRIDGEs listed under Residential throughout Australia. There is one C D PLUMRIDGE listed at Catherine Hill Bay. Respecting privacy, if you could contact me off list Maureen I am willing to give you details if you are not in the Newcastle phone book area. Regards Jenny jenm@exemail.com.au

Re: Newcastle Mining: I was wondering if you may be able to assist me with information regarding my greatGrandfather:- STEWART KEIGHTLEY, who came to Melbourne Australia in 1856 on the ship, "Connectiicut", was born Cookstown, Tyrone, Arboe, Ireland. In 1877 was appointed First Manager of the Newcastle Coal Company, a position he held until his death in 1907. Stewart Keightley was elected as to the Newcastle Council in 1881 and Mayor from 1884 to 1885. Stewart Keightley married Mary Nora BROUGHTON, eldest daughter of JOHN BROUGHTON Snr, John Snr. who owned the Criterion Hotel and J. Broughton's Bond Store, at 23 and 25 Hunter Street East in Newcastle in 1891. Helen Atherton, Cairns Hinterland, Nth Queensland. -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Re: Books We Have Read I was wondering if there may be any available information regarding my greatGrandfather: JOHN BROUGHTON, SNR, who about 1835 came to Australia, possibly with his brother, WILLIAM BROUGHTON, from ARKSEY, BENTLEY, DONCASTER, YORKSHIRE, England: John Snr. owned the Criterion Hotel and J. Broughton's Bond Store, at 23 and 25 Hunter Street East in Newcastle in 1891. Helen. Atherton, Cairns Hinterland, Nth Queensland. -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Hi Sharon, I notice that you have interest in the Corrigan Family? I too, have interest in the Corrigan Family as follows: "Sarah Botsford" arrived 16 Feb 1842 - sailed from Greenock 12 Oct 1841. Eliza Gorrel (also written as Gore), 18y, farm servt, gone to brother at Parramatta, brought out by J Miller, under protection of James & Mary Corrigan- a cousin of latter, native of Maheracroft Fermagh, parents John & Susan- father is alive, a farm & dairy servt, good health, likely to be useful, c/e, can read, no complaints, James & Mary paid her passage. Also on board- Nobel Corrigan, 18y, S/O James & Mary, b. Lowthers Town Fermagh (parents on board) Irvine Corrigan, 25y, S/O James & Mary, b. Lowthers Town Fermagh, farm labr Francis Corrigan, 27y, S/O James & Mary, b. Lowthers Town Fermagh, farm labr William Corrigan, 18y, S/O James & Mary, b. Lowthers Town Fermagh Margaret Corrigan, 21y, d/O James & Mary, b. Maheracroft Fermagh (under protection of parents) Susan Corrigan, 23y, d/O James & Mary, Maheracroft Fermagh (under protection of parents) James & Mary Corrigan were free passengers but are not listed anywhere on the shipping films. Records also say that some of the kids went to Patrick Plains to seek employment (they probably all went). I have not actively pursued the Corrigan Family to a great extent as I am mainly interested in Elizabeth GORRELL she is my Gt Gt Grandmother. I was wondering if they are the same CORRIGAN Family as yours? Brian M Morley Ipswich Queensland Australia -------Original Message------- From: Sharon McDermott Date: 20/03/2007 21:10:51 To: HV List Subject: [HV] Missed all the excitement!!! Hi Everyone, Much excitement and activity today whilst I wasn't looking! Better post my interests: McDermott (Gurr, Dorney, Corrigan, O'Brien, McNamara, Coyne) Guy (Hadfield, Davis, Jenkins, Taylor) Hadfield (Guy, Magin, Williams, Quetcher, Sample, Crockett, Wilson, Sharpe, Berwick). McGuirk (Garland,Cassell, Rosevear) Lawrence (Lill, Keppie, Soper, Dare, Tremberth, Eastment, Armfield) Cheers, Sharon McDermott

Hello Maureen, You wrote PLUMRIDGE - " ... is not a very common name in Australia, and I would be interested to hear from any listers with connections to the name, or anyone who may know or have known anyone of that surname." I've only ever known one Plumridge. A very nice man and I'm sure he'd be happy to help you .. although I have no idea if he has relatives in Newcastle area ... but seeing just about everybody has or has had *some* relatives in the Newcastle area (even me) it would be quite likely. He is a geologist named Colin Plumridge - A very systematic explorer for gold and copper and such. Did a great deal of work in the Bourke area, and elsewhere. You can easily see/find about him or his work (and probably find his contact within some such) via Google [and a few such finds I place below]. Best Regards, John (Sydney) ~~~ [PDF] GS REPORT TITLE PAGEFile Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML Collected By Colin Plumridge North Broken Hill Ltd 1975-1979 ... samples collected by Colin Plumridge during the period 1975-79 for North Broken Hill Ltd on ... www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/37209/Cobar_Geochem_GS_Report.pdf - Similar pages Geological Survey of NSW - Geochemistry of gossan samples ...This report relates to part of a geological prospecting program of reconnaissance rock chip samples collected by Colin Plumridge during the period 1975-79 ... www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/resources/majorpubs/reports/geochemistry-gossan-s amples-cobar-nyngan - 13k - Cached - Similar pages [PDF] rimfire pacific mining nlFile Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML Mr Colin Plumridge, who is a Member of The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, with over 30 years experience in the mineral exploration ... www.rimfire.com.au/PDF/Drill%20program%20starts%20at%20Fifield.pdf - Similar pages Rimfire Pacific Mining NL - ManagementColin Plumridge is responsible for the implementation of the Company's entire portfolio of exploration projects. Colin is a Member of the Geological Society ... www.rimfire.com.au/management.htm - 19k - Cached - Similar pages [ More results from www.rimfire.com.au ] [PDF] Department of Primary IndustriesFile Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML SAVAGE, COLIN LAURENCE PLUMRIDGE, DAFYDD. ARTHUR BEVAN AND JOY ELIZABETH PLUMRIDGE,. area of 4 units. Application for renewal received 27. November, 2006. ... www.advertising.nswp.commerce.nsw.gov.au/.../1st_December-Part_2.pdf - Similar pages [PDF] GOVERNMENT GAZETTEFile Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML Colin Laurence Plumridge and Joy Elizabeth Plumridge, 1133;. Comet Resources Limited, 680, 1079, 1704;. Compass Resources N.L., 142; ... www.advertising.nswp.commerce.nsw.gov.au/.../Index_January_to_March_2004.pdf - Similar pages [ More results from www.advertising.nswp.commerce.nsw.gov.au ] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ At 06:37 PM 3/20/2007 +1000, you wrote: >Maureen, >I was an apprentice at Cardiff Railway Workshops 1962 to 1968. One of my >colleagues was John Plumridge who I think came from the Waratah area. >Haven't heard of him in 40 years though >Phillip Carruthers >Brisbane, Australia >+617 3273 5531 >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Peter Saunders" <peters41@bigpond.net.au> >To: <AUS-NSW-HUNTER-VALLEY@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 8:37 AM >Subject: [HV] PLUMRIDGE SURNAME > > >> Hi Listers, >> >> I am researching the PLUMRIDGE surname, particularly in the >> Newcastle/Hunter >> Valley area. It is not a very common name in Australia, and I would be >> interested to hear from any listers with connections to the name, or >> anyone >> who may know or have known anyone of that surname. >> >> TIA, >> Maureen. >> >> Researching Hunter Valley Names - >> PLUMRIDGE, HICKEY, SAUNDERS, EICHORN, WALTERBACK, GETTS, QUINN

Hi Anne, Firstly, there is nothing in the article on the Scots influence - in fact it lists no names (now I look closely) and is quite general. The article about the Geman settlers has no mention of Buffier (or variants). In relation to the "Parland" it says: "The German families in the first three immigrant ships which arrived in Port Jackson in 1849 - Beulah, Parland and Harmony - came from a cluster of wine-making villages and towns, mentioned above....>(here a long list).... The German vinedressers, like their wives, who also worked in the fields, were overworked and underpaid, bullied, and generally treated with ill respect". Sorry, I cannot scan at the moment> After a big V attack my scanner and laptop no longer seem to be talking to each other and I need some quiet time to sort it out. Regards Louise Melbourne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Perplexed" <awhitefo@bigpond.net.au> To: <aus-nsw-hunter-valley@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 11:16 PM Subject: Re: [HV] Books We Have Read >I would be very interested in the German Immigration (my > Buffier/Bouffiers) came from the Wiesbaden area in 1849 (on the Parland > which brought many German families out). > > I'm also interested in the Scottish influence with John and Mary Smith > and their 5 children arriving from Ardnamurchan in 1840. > > I would be very grateful if a scanned copy could be sent (if possible). > My email address is > > awhitefo@bigpond.net.au. > > I live in Canberra and if you want any records/information from the > National Library I would be happy to get it for you. > > Cheers > > Anne Whiteford > > -----Original Message----- > From: aus-nsw-hunter-valley-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:aus-nsw-hunter-valley-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Louise > Reynolds > Sent: Tuesday, 20 March 2007 12:58 PM > To: aus-nsw-hunter-valley@rootsweb.com > Subject: [HV] Books We Have Read > > Hello all, > > Alas, the only Hunter Valley associated book I have in my library is a > volume of the Journal of Hunter Valley History - 1986. > > The articles are: > > 1/. German Immigration to the Hunter in the mid 19th C > > 2/. John Earl of Glenridding > > 3/. Hunter Valley Inns and Innkeepers > > 4/. Enduring Fabric: Life and Society in the Upper Hunter > > 5/. Impressions of Early Newcastle, 1825-1840 > > 6/. John Gillies, Member for Maitland > > 7/. Government Cottages at Hunter River > > 8/. Charles Hughes: An Early Innkeeper at Newcastle, Maitland and Black > Creek > > 9/. Scottish Influence in the Upper Hunter > > If anyone is interested in details from any of these articles, please > let me know. > > Louise in Melbourne > > Surnames only typed in all caps are easier to read off a computer > screen > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-NSW-HUNTER-VALLEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > Surnames only typed in all caps are easier to read off a computer screen > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-NSW-HUNTER-VALLEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I would be very interested in the German Immigration (my Buffier/Bouffiers) came from the Wiesbaden area in 1849 (on the Parland which brought many German families out). I'm also interested in the Scottish influence with John and Mary Smith and their 5 children arriving from Ardnamurchan in 1840. I would be very grateful if a scanned copy could be sent (if possible). My email address is awhitefo@bigpond.net.au. I live in Canberra and if you want any records/information from the National Library I would be happy to get it for you. Cheers Anne Whiteford -----Original Message----- From: aus-nsw-hunter-valley-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-nsw-hunter-valley-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Louise Reynolds Sent: Tuesday, 20 March 2007 12:58 PM To: aus-nsw-hunter-valley@rootsweb.com Subject: [HV] Books We Have Read Hello all, Alas, the only Hunter Valley associated book I have in my library is a volume of the Journal of Hunter Valley History - 1986. The articles are: 1/. German Immigration to the Hunter in the mid 19th C 2/. John Earl of Glenridding 3/. Hunter Valley Inns and Innkeepers 4/. Enduring Fabric: Life and Society in the Upper Hunter 5/. Impressions of Early Newcastle, 1825-1840 6/. John Gillies, Member for Maitland 7/. Government Cottages at Hunter River 8/. Charles Hughes: An Early Innkeeper at Newcastle, Maitland and Black Creek 9/. Scottish Influence in the Upper Hunter If anyone is interested in details from any of these articles, please let me know. Louise in Melbourne Surnames only typed in all caps are easier to read off a computer screen ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-HUNTER-VALLEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

----- Original Message ----- From: "MargaretB" <mbergies@kooee.com.au> To: <aus-nsw-hunter-valley@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 8:16 PM Subject: Re: [HV] Has everyone given genealogy the flick ? > Hi MargM > > Have we now broken the record for the most posts in two > days? lol > Hello MargaretB My quick count is 92 . What an amazing difference Thanks for all your input . Still alot sitting on the fence though . So how about all the subscribers who have never posted anything introduce yourselves ?? Easily be cousins out here who dont know you're there Sweet dreams ...................... ! Bye MargM Hunter Valley List Admin

Hunter Valley Surnames James HERD b: cal 1830 d: 1909 Wallsend m: 1854 Scotland to Agnes WEMYSS b: 1833 Scotland d: 1903 Wallsend. issue; Peter, David m SPARGO, Margaret m LOCHRIN, Agnes m PEARCE, Ellen, Isabel m SCOTT, James died infant, Walter m McDONALD, Jane m SIMPSON. Agnes and James arrived on the William Miles in 1855. Agnes' brother William WEMYSS and wife Jane EWING arrived on the Port Victor in 1887 with 7 children. MargaretB Lake Macquarie NSW Australia

My Hunter Valley surnames Samuel DAVEY b:1876 Qld d: 1920 Newcastle buried Kurri Kurri m: 1898 Qld to Jane Dow WEMYSS b: Scotland d: 1921 Weston, NSW Buried Kurri Kurri issue; Gladys Irene b: 1899 Minmi, NSW d: 1978 Toronto, NSW m: 1920 Abermain to Jack DENNEY Maud (Martha Louisa) b: 1901 Qld m: 1923 Cessnock to Leslie A PAUL Doris Jane b: 1904 Abermain m: 1926 Kurri Kurri to Robert Wallace UPFOLD Vera Margaret Euphemia b: 1907 m: West Maitland to Kenneth R GORRING Samuel W F b: 1909 d: 1911 Buried Kurri Kurri William J b: 1912 d: 1914 Buried Kurri Kurri Jean OAM b: 1916 d: 1985 Newcastle m: Ronald Lloyd WRIGHT Allan John b: 1919 Toronto d: 1943 KIA Germany m: 1941 Burwood to Peggy Joan FAVELLE MargaretB Lake Macquarie NSW Australia

Hi Sue, Your Henry REEVES is mentioned as follows: "Some former convicts proved to be amazingly successful in their innkeeping activities and went on to expand their business interests into other areas and to become prosperous. Notable among these were Henry Reeves of Maitland and John Smith of Newcastle". Journal of Hunter Valley History Vol 2, No 1 1986 Regards Louise Melbourne ----- Original Message ----- From: <guardsue2006-centralcoastnsw@yahoo.com.au> To: <aus-nsw-hunter-valley@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 4:37 PM Subject: Re: [HV] AUS-NSW-HUNTER-VALLEY Digest, Vol 2, Issue 64 > Hello Louise > > I must admit I have been a "lurker" for a while and enjoy reading the > posts. I am relatively new to this wonderful hobby or should I say > addiction and interested in the name Henry REEVES around 1847/1848 who > owned or was the licensee of the Fitzroy Hotel High Street Maitland and > later the Albion Inn - maybe listed in your item 3 Hunter Valley Inns and > Innkeepers. > > Thank you. > > Sue the Fence Sitter > Central Coast NSW > > From: "Louise Reynolds" <louise@planetlighting.com> > To: <aus-nsw-hunter-valley@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 12:58 PM > Subject: [HV] Books We Have Read > > >> Hello all, >> >> Alas, the only Hunter Valley associated book I have in my library is a >> volume of the Journal of Hunter Valley History - 1986. >> >> The articles are: >> >> 1/. German Immigration to the Hunter in the mid 19th C >> >> 2/. John Earl of Glenridding >> >> 3/. Hunter Valley Inns and Innkeepers > > > > > Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com > Surnames only typed in all caps are easier to read off a computer screen > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-NSW-HUNTER-VALLEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi List, I am researching the JAEGER family from Singleton and the Muswellbrook areas of NSW. Look forward to hearing from anyone who is connected. Tracie King