Hi, I am trying to find out information on John Williams who lived in Armidale about the 1880's. I cannot find his death on the NSW BDM's but I know he died there and his wife Bridget (nee Harvey) remarried. John was in the British army when he came out to Australia in 1876. His son, John Matthew Williams, was born at Rio de Janiero on the trip out. The story I am told was that the family had something to do with the Tattersalls hotel and a horse stud around Armidale about that time. Unfortunately I am having no luck trying to find out any information on John. I know he had died and Bridget had remarried before John Matthew's marriage in 1906. I can find two possible marriages for a Bridget williams around that time but do not know which one is the right one. Can anyone help me please? Evon Williams Lemon Tree Passage NSW
Good evening Roslyn Looked up my copy of Kyogle Cemetery Inscriptions compiled by the Casino & District Family History Group in 1994 and found no mention of the surname Tait. Regards Bryson Wilson ROSLYN ELKIN wrote: > Researching the surname TAIT early 1900's particularly in the Bellingen and North Coast areas of NSW. > > Any info would be appreciated. > > Thanks > > Roslyn > > ==== AUS-NSW-NORCO Mailing List ==== > The quick way to access and search any rootsweb mailing list is to start at http://lists.rootsweb.com/
Researching the surname TAIT early 1900's particularly in the Bellingen and North Coast areas of NSW. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Roslyn
I am searching for any information about the Long family known to have lived in the Coffs Harbour area, possibly around Coramba before the First World War. I have only the Christian names of the children as they were known to a nine-year-old at the time: Arthur, Aubrey, Charlie, ?Essie and another unnamed. Arthur subsequently married Eva Farrance of Sydney and settled on the Nambucca first in bananas then in a motor garage. They had one son Billy. There was an A. Long (Driver) of Coffs Harbour on the casualty list when the Hospital Ship Centaur was sunk in 1943. May or may not be the same family. Any help much appreciated Jan Thomas on the banks of the beautiful Hawkesbury River
Hi Joan, This by chance any connection to you. If so I have another article as well. No records of isabella on mine either. Cheers Bev 73 YEARS A PIONEER. Mr. CHAD SKINNER. DEATH YESTERDAY AT COOLANGATTA. (From the Daily News July 1935) At the age of 83 years Mr. Charles Henry Chad Skinner died at Coolangatta yesterday morning. He was one of the most notable pioneers of the Tweed with which he had been acquainted for 73 years. From a historical viewpoint, the most outstanding aspect of the late Mr. Skinners life was his founding and conduct in conjunction with his brother, the late Mr. George Skinner, of the Firm of G. & C. Skinner, now Skinner Lowes and Co, Ltd., which through its river steamboat service was responsible in an immense degree for the rapid development of the district. Perhaps no other single agency controlled by one family has figured so largely in the expansion of the Tweed prosperity. To such an extent did the business Of Messrs. Skinner Brothers grow, that in their heyday , during such occasions at the Brisbane Exhibition no fewer than 2,500 passengers on the river boats in one week. The Skinner Brothers service was maintained continuously for well over 40 years, and despite severe floods and other difficulties, not a single trip was missed. For some years prior to his death, the late Mr. Chad Skinner had lived in retirement at Coolangatta. For the past three years he had experienced failing health but despite his advanced years, he took to his bed only a fortnight ago. Though his condition worsened and he slowly sank, he retained his faculties to the end, which occurred about 7am yesterday. The late Mr. Skinner possessed a very retentive memory and, for an old man, his hearing was remarkably good. THE FAMILY. He was married twice. His first wife was Miss Elizabeth Gilmour whom he married in Brisbane and who pre-deceased him by 40 years. Issues of that union were, Mr. Leslie Skinner (Murwillumbah) Mrs. Doris Rivett (Kingaroy) and four children who died in infancy. His second wife who survives him, was Miss A. L. Behm, the marriage taking place at Tweed Heads. The children are Mr. Charles W. Skinner (Coolangatta) Mrs. Mona Nicklin (Cedar Creek) Mrs. R. Kemp (Toowoomba) and Miss Hazell Skinner (Coolangatta). Sisters of the late Mr. Skinner were Mrs. F. Clarke (who died in Sydney last year), Mrs. H. Wells Senior. (died at Tweed Heads some years ago) and Mrs. Pat Smith (died at Murwillumbah about 9 years ago). Stepbrothers were Messrs. Harry Skinner (died at Bangalow) George Skinner, (died at Murwillumbah in 1933) William Skinner (died at Mackay), Benjamin (resident in Brisbane) and Albert John Skinner (resident at Piggabeen). Step-sisters were Mrs. Sarah Roberts (died at Ballina), Mrs. Emily Dickinson (died in Murwillumbah last October), Mrs. Lottie Smith (died at Murwillumbah) Mrs. Ada Lowes, (resident at Tweed Heads). Mrs. H. McKenzie (resident in New Zealand) and Mrs. Florence Richardson (resident in Brisbane). EARLY LIFE. The late Mr. C. Skinner was born at Mudgee in 1852 and his mother died when he was of a tender age. His father Mr. Henry Skinner, married again and in 1862 came to the Tweed, being a sawyer, to cut timber for the late Messrs. Joshua Bray and Samuel Gray at Kynnumboon. The remainder of the family, including Mrs. Skinner and Charles and George took up residence on the Tweed, a year later. The late Mr. Chad Skinner thus was 10 years of age when he came to the river on which he was to prove such a valuable pioneer. Even at that early age he was wont to accompany his father in cedar-cutting work. At this time the wilderness of dense scrub and forest was almost untouched and the sole means of transport was by punt along the various waterways. The cedar-getter led the way however, to the gradual opening up of communication by land. FOUNDATION OF A FIRM. Messrs. George and Chad Skinner subsequently interested themselves in the business of cordial making, having a factory on their fathers farm at North Tumbulgum, and it was from this enterprise, commenced in 1880, that the larger sphere of activities of the firm developed. The cordial making side of the business was to outlive the important river trade, however, the latter having ceased when the SS Mebbin completed its last regular trip on February 1 1934. In 1913, the firm became Skinner Lowes and Company, Captain Frank Lowes, brother in law of the founders, being taken into partnership. Under this name the firm traded until 1920, when it became a limited liability company, as which it has carried on since. Mr. Les Skinner, son of the late Mr. Chad Skinner, is secretary of the company. FIRST RIVER STEAMER. In the infancy of the firm, the cordials were conveyed to the various hotels and business premises of the Tweed by rowboat. Subsequently, the contract for the delivery of the mails between Tumbulgum and Tweed Heads and later Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads were secured, and this development led to the acquisition of the SS Florrie, the first purely river steamer to plough the Tweed waters. Thus was laid the foundation of what was to prove a history-making service. In 1891, the firm took and important step by removing its headquarters and factory to Murwillumbah premises behind the Skinner home in Commercial Road being used. In 1925, the present commodious brick building in Tumbulgum Road was built and there the firm still conducts its aerated water and cordial manufacturing business. The late Mr. Chad Skinner was a foundation member of the Loyal Tumbulgum Lodge of the Manchester Unity Order of Oddfellows, which recently celebrated its Jubilee, his association with the Lodge recalling that at the time of his enrolment Tumbulgum was the chief centre of the Tweed. The funeral will take place today, the cortege being timed to leave St. Cuthberts Church of England, Tweed Heads, for Tweed Heads cemetery.
I have checked the Tweed Shire area cemetery records no Cecil Alexander. Do you have any more information, like a wife perhaps. Bev
Rod, Will add your Kesby to the previous list for the Society to look up if you like! Ian, Port Macquarie ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2000 2:08 AM Subject: KESBY- Kempsey and Taree > looking for ancestors and Descendants of KESBY from Kempsey , Port MacQuarie > and Taree area and any other parts they may have migrated to. > > > Descendants of William KESBY > > 1 William KESBY > ...... 2 George KESBY > ......... +Louisa . > .............. 3 Sophia KESBY > ................. +William SECOMB > .............. 3 John KESBY > ................. +Margaret HENRY > .............. 3 James KESBY > .............. 3 Martha KESBY > ................. +John THOMAS > .............. 3 [1] William KESBY > ................. +Mary Ann Norton WHELDON > .............. *2nd Wife of [1] William KESBY: > ................. +Martha MILES > .............. 3 Walter KESBY > ................. +Emily KERR > .............. 3 George KESBY > ................. +Charlotte LING > .............. 3 Henry KESBY > ................. +Phoebe Ann W RAMSAY > .............. 3 Rachael A KESBY > ................. +Robert SMITH > .............. 3 [2] Edward KESBY > ................. +Margaret LING > .............. *2nd Wife of [2] Edward KESBY: > ................. +Esther Matilda BOOTH > > > > > Rod > [email protected] > > > ==== AUS-NSW-NORCO Mailing List ==== > The quick way to access and search any rootsweb mailing list is to start at http://lists.rootsweb.com/ >
I am posting my family names that i am researching they are the provost families from the nambucca valley area and also the wall families that settled at Jones Island on the manning river of which some of the moved to the nambucca area as well is anyone else researching any of these families?I will gladly swap information that i already have on these families. Regards Sue Macksville
Good afternoon Sandra. I looked up the Kyogle Cemetery Inscriptions compiled by the Casino & District Family History Group Inc and could find no reference to Cecil Alexander Campbell McPherson. The inscriptions were compiled in 1994. Regards Bryson Wilson in leafy Pennant Hills sandra armstrong wrote: > I am searching for the death of the above for a friend of mine. Cecil was her grandfather and she suspects he may have died somewhere in Northern NSW about the 1960's. We have checked up till 1945 and also in Qld till 1944. If anyone has access to cemetery records in this time frame, could you please do a quick look up for me. My friend has one elderly aunt left who would love to know what happened to her father. He was divorced in the 1930's and was then in northern NSW. > > Many thanks in advance > Sandra > > ==== AUS-NSW-NORCO Mailing List ==== > If ever you are looking for a lifetime sport, try sailing. The Heron is a great family class. See http://www.freeyellow.com/members5/herons/ for all the information you need
I am searching for the death of the above for a friend of mine. Cecil was her grandfather and she suspects he may have died somewhere in Northern NSW about the 1960's. We have checked up till 1945 and also in Qld till 1944. If anyone has access to cemetery records in this time frame, could you please do a quick look up for me. My friend has one elderly aunt left who would love to know what happened to her father. He was divorced in the 1930's and was then in northern NSW. Many thanks in advance Sandra
I am searching for the death of the above for a friend of mine. Cecil was her grandfather and she suspects he may have died somewhere in Northern NSW about the 1960's. We have checked up till 1945 and also in Qld till 1944. If anyone has access to cemetery records in this time frame, could you please do a quick look up for me. My friend has one elderly aunt left who would love to know what happened to her father. He was divorced in the 1930's and was then in northern NSW. Many thanks in advance Sandra
In a message dated 07/01/2000 5:40:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << Subj: Fw: Peate Date: 07/01/2000 5:40:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time From: [email protected] (Cath) To: [email protected] I am in contact with some list members who are connected. Is there anyone else on the list looking for these people? I have information I am willing to share. Kind regards, Janice >> Hi Janice, I have an interest in the PEATE family through the WOTHERSPOON,SIVEWRIGHT/KENNEDY, and RAYNER connections Descendants of John PEATE 1 John PEATE . +Elizabeth FORD m: 1847 in Clarence River District, New South Wales, Australia ...... 2 Mary Hannah PEATE b: 1849 ......... +George Carney BRITT m: 1866 in New South Wales, Australia, registered Richmond River .............. 3 Lily Maud BRITT b: Abt. 1888 in New South Wales, Australia, registered Lismore ................. +William John WOTHERSPOON b: 1887 in New South Wales, Australia, registered Lismore m: 1907 in New South Wales, Australia, registered Lismore ...................... 4 John Ormsby WOTHERSPOON b: 1907 in New South Wales, Australia, registered Lismore ......................... +Lorna P ELLIS m: 1931 in New South Wales, Australia, registered Lismore ...................... 4 William G WOTHERSPOON b: 1909 in New South Wales, Australia, registered Lismore ...................... 4 Harold Duncan WOTHERSPOON b: 1912 in New South Wales, Australia, registered Lismore ......................... +Zelda Bevington MOSTYN m: 1941 in New South Wales, Australia, registered Lismore ...... 2 Catherine Ellen TEALE / PEAT b: 1851 in Parish of Clarence River district, New South Wales, Australia ......... +James McKENZIE m: 1865 in New South Wales, Australia , registered Richmond River .............. 3 Ellen Jane McKENZIE b: Abt. 1876 in Registered Casino, New South Wales, Australia ................. +John Ford SIVEWRIGHT b: 1867 in Registered Richmond River, New South Wales, Australia m: 1895 in New South Wales, Australia, registered Lismore ...................... 4 John (Jack) SIVEWRIGHT b: September 27, 1901 ......................... +Eileen Sarah COOPER m: 1939 in New South Wales, Australia, registered Lismore .............................. 5 Ellen Jane SIVERIGHT b: in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia ................................. +Leslie Thomas KENNEDY b: in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia m: in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia ...... 2 [1] Elizabeth Jane PEATE b: 1855 in Parish of Clarence River district, New South Wales, Australia ......... +John DALEY ...... *2nd Husband of [1] Elizabeth Jane PEATE: ......... +John LAMOND m: 1881 in New South Wales , Australia, registered Lismore ...... 2 Thomas Louis PEATE b: 1856 in New South Wales, Australia, registered Tabulam ......... +Sophia FLICK m: 1881 in New South Wales , Australia, registered Lismore ...... 2 Martha PEATE b: 1859 in New South Wales, Australia, registered Tabulam ......... +Henry PARRY m: 1889 in New South Wales , Australia, registered Lismore ...... 2 Isabell PEATE b: 1861 in New South Wales, Australia, registered Tabulam ......... +Henry FLICK m: 1907 in New South Wales , Australia, registered Casino ...... 2 James PEATE b: 1864 in New South Wales, Australia, registered Richmond River ...... 2 John M PEATE b: 1866 in New South Wales, Australia, registered Richmond River ...... 2 Emmaline PEATE b: 1868 in New South Wales, Australia, registered Richmond River ......... +Oliver WILSON m: 1894 in New South Wales , Australia, registered Lismore ...... 2 Eliza PEATE b: 1870 in New South Wales, Australia, registered Richmond River ......... +William Thomas RAYNER m: 1896 in New South Wales , Australia, registered Lismore Rod [email protected]
Dear Listers, Thought I would post this to the list. John Peate married Elizabeth Ford at Lismore at the home of William Wilson in 1847. Their children were: Mary Hannah born 1849 married George Carney Britt Catherine Ellen born 1851 married James McKenzie Elizabeth Jane born 1855 married (1) John Lamond, (2) John Daley Thomas Lewis born 1856 married Sophia Flick Martha born 1859 married Henry Parry Isabell born 1861 married Henry Flick James born 1864 never married John born 1866 never married Emmaline born 1868 married Oliver Wilson Eliza born 1870 married William Thomas Rayner I am in contact with some list members who are connected. Is there anyone else on the list looking for these people? I have information I am willing to share. Kind regards, Janice
looking for ancestors and Descendants of KESBY from Kempsey , Port MacQuarie and Taree area and any other parts they may have migrated to. Descendants of William KESBY 1 William KESBY ...... 2 George KESBY ......... +Louisa . .............. 3 Sophia KESBY ................. +William SECOMB .............. 3 John KESBY ................. +Margaret HENRY .............. 3 James KESBY .............. 3 Martha KESBY ................. +John THOMAS .............. 3 [1] William KESBY ................. +Mary Ann Norton WHELDON .............. *2nd Wife of [1] William KESBY: ................. +Martha MILES .............. 3 Walter KESBY ................. +Emily KERR .............. 3 George KESBY ................. +Charlotte LING .............. 3 Henry KESBY ................. +Phoebe Ann W RAMSAY .............. 3 Rachael A KESBY ................. +Robert SMITH .............. 3 [2] Edward KESBY ................. +Margaret LING .............. *2nd Wife of [2] Edward KESBY: ................. +Esther Matilda BOOTH Rod [email protected]
(APOLOGIES FOR CROSS POSTING) Thanks to Jan Thomas I have just added a 40 page index of "Valley of the Crooked River - European Settlement of the Nambucca" to Bellingen Gen Web (incorporating the NSW North Coast Book Indexing Project) www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/ This index is well worth a browse because of how comprehensive the index and book are. If someone could advise me of the availability of the book and price I will add the details. Also added over the last week or two are: The family tree of John Percy (Persse) and Mary Ann Wood. (Thanks to Judy Edenborough) Contents of "Cecilia McNally - The Duchess of Spring Hill" (Thanks to Jenny Jones) McNallys are a Bellingen Family Main headings of "History of the Anglican church on the Lower Clarence" (thanks to Loelene Harrison) Contents of "Maclean and the Scottish Connection" (Thanks to Loelene Harrison) Index to "North Coast Women" (Many thanks to Loelene Harrison) Index to Tumblegum Cemetery (Thanks to (Joy Byrne) If you have any books about the area and its history or families, I would be grateful if you would consider transcribing or scanning the indexes for the NSW North Coast Book Indexing Project See www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/transcribe.html for the why and how and the links to indexes from the books page www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/books.html for examples of the finished product. Similarly if you have a NSW North Coast cemetery or list of burials. If any of your family is on the North Coast of NSW you should also look at Bellingen Gen Web: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/ . You can search both the site (including all the on line indexes of books about the NSW North Coast) and the archives of the Norco mail list. If you have an interest in North Coast genealogy subscribe to the NSW North Coast Email List - Norco http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/norco.html Cheers Paul Hanly
Hi everyone Sorry for any inconvenience but my e-mail address has changed. I sent some e-mails last week and then my computer took a dive. It returned home today. To those people I apologise again Robyn Bath
Hi Paul Happy to oblige. Regards Heather Jones LOOKING FOR: BICKFORD-ENG,1700'S TO NOW BRADLEY-ENG,AUS,SYD--1800 TO NOW DINEEN-AUS,ENG--LATE 1700'S TO NOW JONES-SYD,AUS,ENG,LONDON--1800 TO NOW MILLNAR/MILNAR-ENG--1800 TO NOW PARSONS-ENG--1800 TO NOW PILCHER-ENG--1800 TO NOW WILEY-SYD.AUS.ENG--1800 TO NOW BRITTLIFF-N.S.W-1850'S TO NOW BLYTH-N.S.W.~NORTH COAST,1850'S TO NOW If any of your family is on the North Coast of NSW you should also look at Bellingen Gen Web: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/ . You can search both the site and the Norco mail list. You should also have a look at the following pages: Books and on-line indexes about the North Coast and it's places, families and events: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/books.html Genealogy Links: (includes North Coast links) http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/genealog.html Sitemap (basically a topic headings for the site) http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/sitemap.html Leave your details on the North Coast Message Board: http://www.insidetheweb.com/mbs.cgi/mb861935 Check other North Coast Family Web sites: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/family.html Be part of the NSW North Coast Book Indexing Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/transcribe.html Details of the NSW North Coast Email List http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/norco.html
Hi List It has been a while since I posted my name intrests to the list. Charlotte Hannah Da Silva(nee Dineen) died at Coffs Harbour on the 21st october 1924 Charlotte married Francis Da Silva in Kempsey in 1902,this was her third marrige 1-James Richard Jones,2-William Veal,3-Francis Da Silva.Charlotte was well known in the area and from what I can gather lived until her death in High street. Charlotte had 9 children to James Jones,there were no children to the other marriges. Jane-1870 Arthur-1868,married Catherine Wiley Edward-1867 Matilda-1865 married a Blyth Emma-1863 Lillian-1872 Henery-1880 Charles-1877 James-1875 Matilda Blyth lived in Coffs Harbour around 1920's If any of this sounds familiar to you please contact me Regards Heather Jones LOOKING FOR: BICKFORD-ENG,1700'S TO NOW BRADLEY-ENG,AUS,SYD--1800 TO NOW DINEEN-AUS,ENG--LATE 1700'S TO NOW JONES-SYD,AUS,ENG,LONDON--1800 TO NOW MILLNAR/MILNAR-ENG--1800 TO NOW PARSONS-ENG--1800 TO NOW PILCHER-ENG--1800 TO NOW WILEY-SYD.AUS.ENG--1800 TO NOW BRITTLIFF-N.S.W-1850'S TO NOW BLYTH-N.S.W.~NORTH COAST,1850'S TO NOW
----- Original Message ----- From: joan currie <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2000 2:59 PM Subject: Tumbulgum Cemetery > I have recently visited this cemetery where I have found my gggrandfather > Henry Skinner d 1895 and his second wife Isabella Skinner d.1908.They are > buried side by side but she is not recorded in the index of names supplied > on your site. > At the cemetery I looked for the other Skinners on the index- four > children -Clara d 1876, Harold d 1886 , William d 1888 and Henry William d > 1889.There are no headstones for these children. From this, am I to assume > that Isabella has been overlooked and that the children had no headstones? > If this is so, how can I obtain more information on these deaths. > Thank you for any help. > Joan Currie- Roseville NSW >
Hi all, Unfortunately I am going to have to reduce the time I spend on reviewing postings to lists and newsgroups. I have been subscribed to Manning, NSW, West and OrangeBathurst as well as soc.genealogy.australia+nz for a while and have endeavoured to both inform people of the existence of the list and website and to solicit contributions, particularly to the NSW North Coast Book Indexing Project. I am asking that people who are subscribed to these and other lists take on this role for just one other list/newsgroup to which they are subscribed Set out below the asterisks is a "signature" you can use. If you use Outlook Express just open this email fully, select the area, copy it, then switch to the main window, and click Tools > Options > signatures and add a new signature, then paste what you copied into the box and rename the signature to eg "Norco". Then when you do an email you simply click insert > signature and choose the one eg Norco. I would be most grateful if you assist in this manner where it is appropriate, eg a post shows a name that you know to be prominent on the North Coast, or a north coast town, book or event is mentioned. Thanking you all for your interest in and support of Norco and Bellingen Gen Web, particularly the NSW North Coast Book Indexing Project. Sincerely Paul Hanly ****** If any of your family is on the North Coast of NSW you should also look at Bellingen Gen Web: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/ . You can search both the site and the Norco mail list. You should also have a look at the following pages: Books and on-line indexes about the North Coast and it's places, families and events: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/books.html Genealogy Links: (includes North Coast links) http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/genealog.html Sitemap (basically a topic headings for the site) http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/sitemap.html Leave your details on the North Coast Message Board: http://www.insidetheweb.com/mbs.cgi/mb861935 Check other North Coast Family Web sites: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/family.html Be part of the NSW North Coast Book Indexing Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/transcribe.html Details of the NSW North Coast Email List http://www.rootsweb.com/~nswbelli/norco.html