Dear Lister, Researching family names of; DARBY George Eld 1807-1880 WILSON Sarah Charlotte Wife DARBY William C (resided at Stroud NSW) (Brother of George Eld) DARBY Emily (Sister of George Eld) Regards Colin Draby

from: Kristin stephens@nor.com.au I have swans' from kent england early 1600'. If your are interested. hi

Hello I am new to the list and enquiring regarding the Toms family, Bombala and surrounding area and also in areas north towards Sydney. William Toms, born Croydon, London 1836. died Bombala 1901 married Eliza Walden 6 December 1858. Cooks River NSW William Toms. arrived in NSW on Colconca 21 Oct 1858. John Toms

The Sun Herald November 8 1953 Social News and Gossip The engagement was announced last week of Australia's first George Medal winner in the Korean War, Warrant Officer Tom Murray, to Miss Marlene Case. Miss Case is the youngest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Tom Case, of Walcha: her fiance is the second son of Mr. And Mrs. Frank Murray, of Walcha. W/O Murray won his decoration in 1951 for heroism as a stretcher-bearer. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Logan, of Killoran, Narrabri, have decided on the names Ross Robert, for their second son, who was born at the Narrabri District Hospital on Tuesday. The Singleton Matrons' Ball was held in the showground pavilion on Friday to return hospitality to the bachelors and spinsters of the district. The Ball was arranged by the secretary, Miss Elizabeth Bowman, and Mr. Michael Bowman, assisted by a committee including Mesdames Abbott, Stacy, M. Lloyd Jones, Rabie Moore, and Hazel Bowman. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Creer arrived back in Newcastle this week after a holiday trip to Japan. Newcastle visitors in Singleton are Mrs. B Cowden and Miss Pat Wansey, who are the guests of Mrs. Cowden's sister , Mrs. John Bentley. The Sun Herald November 8 1953 Social News and Gossip At the Cudgegong C.W.A. meeting Mrs. Clive Sheppard was elected president; Mrs. I. Oaks, secretary; and Mrs. L. M. Oaks, treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Cook, of Newcastle, are expected home this week-end after a fortnights holiday at Craigieburn, Bowral. Mrs. A. de RUSSELL, has returned to Balgowlah after spending a holiday with the Rev. W. A. Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy at Gulgong. A number of farewell parties are being held in Newcastle for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Davis, of New Lambton, who leave at the end of this month for Sydney where they will make their home. Hostesses at parties this week include Mrs. Garth Pritchard and Mrs. G. Stephenson. Dr. and Mrs. IVAN SCHALIT have returned to Newcastle after three weeks' holiday in the Forster district. Mr. and Mrs. S. Beeston, of Newcastle, who motored to Melbourne for the Cup, stayed there to meet their daughter Elizabeth, who returned to Australia in the Mooltan after twelve months touring England and the Continent.

I am looking for descendants of Emily and John Bathgate MACMILLAN(sea Captain) children were -Herbet Bathgate,Kenneth Godfrey, Howard Campbell and Norah Edith(Smith) lived Sydney 1886+ Looking forward to hearing from you. Barb Kay

Merleen, VERY interested in your SWAN and KENNY. My SWAN was David SWAN married Hannah TWINING (Morpeth, 1861) had 9 children. My KENNY was Eugene KENNY (convict - "Mariner") married Janet NORRIE (Maitland, 1841) 7 children Any connection? Lindsay Dunn Adelaide, South Australia lindsaydunn@bigpond.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "merleen" <bushbaby@bigpond.com> To: <AUS-NSW-SURNAMES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, 25 November 2000 12:15 Subject: Names > Listing my surname interests in NSW; STANDING, KAFER, SWAN, STEWART, BAKER, > KENNY > Interested in any connections TIA Merleen > > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB >

Hi all, I am looking for descendants of, or researchers of 'Blackwells' who were native of Stroud in the UK. Brothers James and Cornelius (and spouses) arrived in Sydney NSW aboard the 'William Metcalfe' on 31 Aug 1838. Cornelius appears to have moved to Victoria and then to Queensland, whilst James remainded in Sydney. James is my direct line. Any assistance would be appreciated. Philip Blackwell Melbourne

Our names are John & Lyn Read we are researching the following surnames they are as follows Jarvis,1838 to 1860 Nsw. Haeffner, Conway, Drummond 1840 onwards Victoria. Nsw 1840 onwards Duggan, Montgomery, Quigley, Ashfield Croydon area Mansfield,Buxton,Inverell.Coates, Read,Pearson Randwick Woolahara area.

Listing my surname interests in NSW; STANDING, KAFER, SWAN, STEWART, BAKER, KENNY Interested in any connections TIA Merleen

Hi listers I'd love to contact anyone connected to the following NSW names: ABRAHAM BARBER BRITTEN NEAVES RYAN MALONEY SWEETMAN Contact me if you have any of these names in your research in NSW and we'll see if we can compare notes/dates. etc and maybe find a connection. Regards Julie __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. http://shopping.yahoo.com/

Posted on behalf of Greg. Please contact Greg directly. Thanks - Ian. ---------- From: forbes@omen.net.au[SMTP:forbes@omen.net.au] Sent: Wednesday, 22 November 2000 22:18 To: AUS-NSW-SURNAMES-L@rootsweb.com Subject: {not a subscriber} New Member - Surnames List Hi All, I'm new - my surnames are: 1. Forbes, William (b. London abt 1810, arr Aus before 1852) 2. Jones, Margaret Prestige (married 1. in 1852) 3. Primrose, Emily Annie (m. to William Henry Forbes, son of 1. & 2.) 4. MacDonald, Thomas Rogerson (m. to Esther Forbes, dau of 1. & 2.) 5. Trivett, Gertrude Esperanza (m. Reginald Prestige Forbes, son of 3.) 6. Schweikert, Johann Georg (b. Wurrtemburg, Germany 1827) 7. Gerstner, Frederica (b. Wurrtemburg, Germany 1837, wife of 6.) 8. Schweikert, Frederick William Christian (b. 1867, son of 6. & 7.) 9. Kitchen, Sarah H. (b. NZ 1868, wife of 8.) That's probably enough for now. Greg

Here 'tis my surname interests: TURNBULL - Burrawang nr Moss Vale ONIONS - CHAPE - MOULDS - GORRICK - LISSON - Thank you, Rhonda

Hello List I am researching the surname SANDERSON from the Boggabri, Gunnedah and Morpeth areas. Michelle Williamson

Another surname interest. Joseph SCHÄDEL married Franziksa Theresia RÖMMELE on 21.1.1864 in Petersham, NSW and they had at least seven children as follows: 1) Frank (b. 1872), 2) Mary (b. 1872), 3) Clara Ann (b. 1873), 4) Anna Theresa (b. 1883), 5) Theresa (b. 1884), 6) Joseph William (b. 1886) and William Albert (b. 1887). Both parents were born in Württemberg, most of the children were born in the Sydney area. Clara Ann was married to Sadler Joseph SMITH and Anna Theresia was married to John Anthony Joseph POST. Trying to locate descendants and other information on this family. Nick Benkert 705 East Sugnet Road Midland, Michigan 48642 U.S.A.

Posting some of my surname interests. John DEGOTARDI married Sidonia BERTHOLD 6.6.1878 in Woollahra, NSW. They had at least seven children: 1) John Henry (b.1878), 2) Henry Charles (b.1880), 3) Albert Frederick (b.1883), 4) Minnie Sidonia (b.1886), 5) Pearl Josephine (b.1888), 6) Frederick (b.1890) and Harriet Daisy (b.1892). John was born in Balmain as were all their children. Sidonia was born in Switzerland to a German father and Swiss mother. The German father is from my line and he had two brothers and two sisters who also came to Australia. John DEGOTARDI was a government photographer. Searching for descendants and information on this family. Nick Benkert 705 East Sugnet Road Midland, Michigan 48642 U.S.A.

Inspired to list my interests. Any connection welcome. Alliban/Allabin - Pre 1820 Warwickshire > Sth Coast NSW Barling - Pre 1838 - Kent > Sth Coast NSW Birkbeck - Pre 1866 London > Brisbane, Tewantin, Maryborough Qld COffey - Pre 1870 Ireland > Maryborough, QLd Christmas - Pres 1860 Gressenham, Norfolk > Brisbane, Maryborough Qld Ison - Pre 1854 Stow Cum Quy, Cambridgeshire > Sth Coast NSW Hawken - Pre 1860 Padstow, Cornwall Jackson - Pre 1866 London > Brisbane Donovan, Bridget - 1850 Sydney > 1870 Sth Coast NSW Templeman - Pre 1860 Montrose, Scotland > Sth COast NSW Towzey - 1860 Maryborough, Qld Barry - Pre 1860 Cork Ireland > Sydney Bennett - Pre 1904 Stockport, Cheshire > Sydney NSW Montgomery - Pre 1870 Paisley, Scotland > Tasmania > Sydney Rockliff - Pre 1870 Dalry Scotland > Tasmania > Sydney Sibbald - Pre 1855 Glasgow Scotland > Sydney Vaughan - Pre 1860 Cork, Ireland > Sydney Judy Bennett

Just listing my surnames on the invitation of the Administrator: CAITES/CATES COPPIN CUMMINGS FORMBY HOLBROOK MCPHEE SMITH - in the Young area SMITHERS WILLIAMSON WILSON Thank you Lynette

Just thought I would re post my surname interest. I am researching all variations of these surnames. Anyone with any connections to these name I would love to hear from you. Michelle

Dear all, I didnt respond to Ian because my experience is one of a fairly constant flow of little successes which all add up to a big success. I belong to many email groups, and this is one of the best! Dick. NSW interests: William BROUGHTON, arrived 1788 Ann GLOSSOP, alias Elizabeth HEATHORN, arrived 1792 Elizabeth KENNEDY, arrived 1795 John HANLON, arived 1800 Dr Charles THROSBY arrived 1802 Elizabeth CRAIG/CRANK, arrived 1804 Charles Throsby SMITH, arrived 1816 William MONKS, arrived 1819 Joseph BENNETT, arrived 1820 Isabella JACKSON, nee CAMPBELL arrived ca. 1830 Dr. William and Mary Ann LARGE, arrived 1841 (Vic) John and Mary HEILBRONN, arrived 1851 Rhoda FRY, arrived 1854 Stephen and Hannah GARBUTT, arrived 1861 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ian Coles" <iancoles@ozemail.com.au> To: <AUS-NSW-SURNAMES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2000 6:31 PM Subject: From The List Administrator > Some time back I sort feedback on list members who had success stories in > making contact with others on the list who were tracing the same names. I had a > few replies. To those who did reply, thank you very much. Of the replies I got, > 50% had a success story and 50% hadn't had success yet. I don't know whether > these results are indicative of all list members - I suspect that they are not. > As I mentioned at the time I too have had some successes. I wish all list > members success with their research. > > There are currently 253 members on this mailing list. If you have been > considering posting you surnames, but haven't gotten around to it yet. Now may > be a good time to do so. 253 recipients for your surname query is quite a large > audience > > As the list administrator, if I can help in any way, please do not hesitate to > contact me at the above email address. > > Cheers of now - Ian. > > ______________________________

On the advice of the list administrator I'm reposting my interests: Edward Goddard Briggs and his 2 children, Edward Jr and Sally/Sarah who lived in the Blue Mountains Devine and Coady at Dulwich Hill Lobsey and Ritzmann at Wallabadah and Quirindi Cheers Alison Briggs