Hi I am researching the Ridley family in Queensland, originally from Suffolk, Uk

Thanks to help from members on this list (most notably Werona) I've had considerable success in tracing these names from Brisbane back to Chesire, Kent, and Middlesex. What interests me is that the several of the Douglas/Bloomfield clan decided to up and leave England somewhere between 1886 and 1891 to head to Brisbane. I don't know what ship(s) they came out on nor the reason for the move. Was there an economic downturn in England at this time? BLOOMFIELD - 1-Daniel BLOOMFIELD b. 1818, Syleham, Suffolk, England +Emma ? b. Cir 1829, Hoo, Kent, England |--2-Emma Lucy BLOOMFIELD b. Cir 1851, Brompton, Kent, England, d. May 1899, | (Toowong Cemetery, Qld, Australia) | +Unknown | |--3-Helen Mitcheson BLOOMFIELD b. 11 Sep 1878, Birkenhead, England, d. 19 | | Sep 1945, Parramatta, Cumberland County, NSW, Australia | +Unknown | |--4-Gladys DOUGLAS b. 9 Apr 1899, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, d. 1972 | +William H T THORNCROFT | |--5-Ronald William THORNCROFT b. 6 Aug 1920, Willoughby, Cumberland | | County, NSW, Australia, d. 27 Jul 1989, Willoughby, Cumberland | | County, NSW, Australia | |--5-Living | +Adam Gosh Nicolavich KOBOROFF b. 1 Jan 1872, Varnya, Russia - Now | Bulgaria, d. 22 Sep 1951, (Rookwood Cemetery, Cumberland County, NSW, | Australia) | +George DOUGLAS b. Cir 1854, d. Aug 1934, Toowong, Qld, Australia | |--3-Annie Louise DOUGLAS b. 20 Sep 1889, Toowong, Qld, Australia |--2-Frank W BLOOMFIELD b. Cir 1866, Hounslow, Middlesex, England |--2-Daniel George BLOOMFIELD b. Cir 1859, Frindsbury, Kent, England, d. Aug | 1915, Brisbane, NSW, Australia | +Mary J/I/E(?) BULLINGHAM b. Cir 1860, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England | |--3-Alice M BLOOMFIELD b. Cir 1880, Hounslow, Middlesex, England |--2-Henry E BLOOMFIELD b. Cir 1861, Chatham, Kent, England, United Kingdom | +Clara b. Cir 1840, Otterton, Devon, England | |--3-William BLOOMFIELD b. Cir 1891, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England |--2-Harriett Elizabeth BLOOMFIELD b. Cir 1857, Chatham, Kent, England, United | Kingdom, d. 1884, Brentford, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom +George DOUGLAS b. Cir 1854, d. Aug 1934, Toowong, Qld, Australia |--3-Albert Percy DOUGLAS b. Cir 1880, Hounslow, Middlesex, England, d. Jan | 1974, (Toowong Cemetery, Qld, Australia) | +Elena Louisa Alberta BRYANT b. Cir 1880, d. Sep 1942, (Toowong | Cemetery, Qld, Australia) |--3-Arthur Stewart DOUGLAS b. Jun 1878, Hounslow, Middlesex, England +Blanche Etta HUDD b. 18 Dec 1883, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, d. Oct 1923, Brisbane Vale, Bathurst County, NSW, Australia |--4-Norman Arthur Edward DOUGLAS b. 29 Jul 1912, Brisbane, Qld, | Australia, d. 17 Sep 1913, Brisbane, Qld, Australia |--4-Walter George Francis DOUGLAS b. 14 Feb 1908, Brisbane, Qld, | Australia DOUGLAS - 1-George DOUGLAS b. Cir 1854, d. Aug 1934, Toowong, Qld, Australia +Harriett Elizabeth BLOOMFIELD b. Cir 1857, Chatham, Kent, England, United Kingdom, d. 1884, Brentford, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom |--2-Albert Percy DOUGLAS b. Cir 1880, Hounslow, Middlesex, England, d. Jan | 1974, (Toowong Cemetery, Qld, Australia) | +Elena Louisa Alberta BRYANT b. Cir 1880, d. Sep 1942, (Toowong Cemetery, | Qld, Australia) |--2-Arthur Stewart DOUGLAS b. Jun 1878, Hounslow, Middlesex, England +Blanche Etta HUDD b. 18 Dec 1883, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, d. Oct 1923, Brisbane Vale, Bathurst County, NSW, Australia |--3-Norman Arthur Edward DOUGLAS b. 29 Jul 1912, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, | d. 17 Sep 1913, Brisbane, Qld, Australia |--3-Walter George Francis DOUGLAS b. 14 Feb 1908, Brisbane, Qld, Australia +Emma Lucy BLOOMFIELD b. Cir 1851, Brompton, Kent, England, d. May 1899, (Toowong Cemetery, Qld, Australia) |--2-Annie Louise DOUGLAS b. 20 Sep 1889, Toowong, Qld, Australia HUDD - 1-Charles HUDD +Deborah WICKS |--2-Samuel HUDD b. 20 Jan 1828, Horsley, Gloucester, England +Ann ASHMAN b. 27 Aug 1826 |--3-Walter Edward HUDD b. 28 Jun 1863, Horsley, Gloucester, England, d. 25 | Nov 1942, Brisbane, Qld, Australia +Charlotte PRICE d. 1 Mar 1916, Brisbane, Qld, Australia |--4-Blanche Etta HUDD b. 18 Dec 1883, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, d. Oct | 1923, Brisbane Vale, Bathurst County, NSW, Australia

Hi Norm Yes the Courier-Mail is available on a Saturday. The State Library temporarily at the National Archives building at Cannon Hill has copies on microfilm. Pam in Brisbane ----- Original Message ----- From: "Norman Archibald" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2004 11:23 AM Subject: in memorium look-up Dear Listers, Could someone on the list please advise whether the "Brisbane Courier Mail" is available on a Saturday. If so, could someone on te list who may have the Saturday newspaper do a look-up for me please. I am looking for an "in memoriam" to my great uncle, Andrew ( Andy ) Halley MAGUIRE who died on the 20th. of November, 1978. Also, would there be another Brisbane newspaper that an "in memoriam" may appear.? Norm. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 1/11/04

Dear Listers, Could someone on the list please advise whether the "Brisbane Courier Mail" is available on a Saturday. If so, could someone on te list who may have the Saturday newspaper do a look-up for me please. I am looking for an "in memoriam" to my great uncle, Andrew ( Andy ) Halley MAGUIRE who died on the 20th. of November, 1978. Also, would there be another Brisbane newspaper that an "in memoriam" may appear.? Norm. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 1/11/04

I am looking for any descendents or info on Harold COOPER born 1/9/1903 in Brisbane Qld, mother Florence Amy COOPER father unknown. His mother was in the Salvation Army Home at Taringa, Brisbane and later in Goodna Mental Hospital where she died in 1922. Any connections or help appreciated. Pam Dale (nee Cooper), Brisbane, Australia Researching COOPER, (Barking, Essex) BARRELL (Essex & Suffolk) BAKER (Essex) SAGGERS (Essex) Also COOPER, HULLY, HULLEY, PIKE (London ?) SHANNON (NSW), WOOLLEY (QLD) I use www.archivecdbooks.org in my research

Hi fellow Bris Listers ,would there be any one researching the name "Grice " ?MY Aunty was a Janet King Grant [m] Henry Samuel Grice 1-5-1907 Brisbane ,they had these siblings , Gwyndoline May [b] 31-10-1908 [m] Sidney L Robinson 20-12-1933 Iris Grace [b] 23-10-1912 [m] Andrew Williamson 5-12-1936 Thelma Jane [b] 15-9-1910 [m] H Heilbronn ?20-12-1930 Henry George [b] 22-5-1915 [m] ?? Maybe some one may recog a name ,cheers Terry Murphy

Hi Donna There is a small museum at Dunwich which has records. They are not open every day and can be a bit hard to convince that you need the info. They can supply a map of the cemetery. There is also a rememberance wall. I just a brochure - they are oppen Wednesday & Saturday 10am to 2pm. Ph 07 3409 9699 My cousin contacted Redland Shire Council, PO Box 21, Cleveland 4163. I quote from a letter they sent her with the number of a relative's grave. "After the asylum closed the cemetery was not maintained. Grave markers were lost and our records are vey much incomplete." There are many unmarked graves, just a marker but there are some old ones. I did not find the location of my relatives grave. I have just returned from being away for a few days so could not reply to your message sooner. Hope this helps. Regards Pam in Brisbane ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith G. Holmes" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 3:15 PM Subject: visiting Dunwich Cemetery, Stradbroke Island Dear All, My 4GG James Glynne GRIFFITH was buried at Dunwich on 2 Jan 1888. How can I find out what number his plot was; and, is it likely that it will still be identifiable? I appreciate any help in this matter! Many thanks and kind regards, Donna JAMES GLYNNE GRIFFITH (1820-1887) I have quite a bit of information on Jim's life and am planning a trip to his birthplace near Phwlli, North Wales in 2005. Jim entered the service of the East India Company in 1839 and resigned in 1844. He lived in the Cape of Good Hope from 1844-1854. He first travelled to Australia in 1853 on the ship Tory which was wrecked on Port Stephens Head and he had to swim ashore. Finding there was work to be had in Moreton Bay in the Pilot Service, he returned to London to collect wife and children and came out as a free emigrant on the "General Hewitt" in 1855. In 1876 he took up a selection on the Darling Downs. However, by the 7 Oct 1882 he had lost everything through the drought. His entry in the Admissions Book for the Dunwich Benevolent Asylum ends with "No money or friends". He did have family though he must have been estranged from them by 1882. He was survived by his wife, Louisa nee Beaurein; daughter, Catherine Ann Wagland later Helbert, later Haines and son, Spencer Glynne Griffth. - ------------------------------- Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies. ______________________________

Dear All, My 4GG James Glynne GRIFFITH was buried at Dunwich on 2 Jan 1888. How can I find out what number his plot was; and, is it likely that it will still be identifiable? I appreciate any help in this matter! Many thanks and kind regards, Donna JAMES GLYNNE GRIFFITH (1820-1887) I have quite a bit of information on Jim's life and am planning a trip to his birthplace near Phwlli, North Wales in 2005. Jim entered the service of the East India Company in 1839 and resigned in 1844. He lived in the Cape of Good Hope from 1844-1854. He first travelled to Australia in 1853 on the ship Tory which was wrecked on Port Stephens Head and he had to swim ashore. Finding there was work to be had in Moreton Bay in the Pilot Service, he returned to London to collect wife and children and came out as a free emigrant on the "General Hewitt" in 1855. In 1876 he took up a selection on the Darling Downs. However, by the 7 Oct 1882 he had lost everything through the drought. His entry in the Admissions Book for the Dunwich Benevolent Asylum ends with "No money or friends". He did have family though he must have been estranged from them by 1882. He was survived by his wife, Louisa nee Beaurein; daughter, Catherine Ann Wagland later Helbert, later Haines and son, Spencer Glynne Griffth. --------------------------------- Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.

Hi Donna, I can't help with the location, but if you can find out where it is, I'm going on a bus trip there on Sat., and I may be able to locate and photograph it for you. It's a conducted bus trip, so I can't promise anything. Best wishes, Jill

Good afternoon, I am researching the family of John Thos. McGREGORr and his wife Ada Florence (SPARSHOTT). I have a photograph of them, taken in Brisbane with, I think, a Mr. & Mrs. Rosenberg who lived in Highgate Hill probably during the 1940's-1950's. If anyone knows of this couple I would appreciate hearing from you. John & Ada McG. were my grandparents. Regads, Joan. Sydney.

Good evening Sydney DLS time, I have just received a note book which was owned by my g/parents, John Thos.& Ada McGregor who died in 1958/1959. This book had names and addresses of friends and relatives in both Australia and England where they came from. Amongst these names was Mr. ROSENBERG, 14 High Street, Highgate Hill, Brisbane. I also have a photograph of my grandparents and I presume Mr. & Mrs. Rosenberg taken in Brisbane. I would appreciate hearing from anyone from this family who may remember hearing of my grandparents. I have information of their links with the UK and Australia. Regards, Joan. Sydney. NSW.

Hi Glenda I am researching the 2 brothers John and William MORRIS and 2 sisters Eliza THRUTCHLEY and Selina ROBINSON (both nee MORRIS) born Boulton; Derby; England who emigrated to Brisbane in the period 1857 to 1862. Initially they set up homes in the Aspley area then called Cabbage Tree Creek. Unfortunately that family does not appear to be connected to your John. However I will keep an eye open for your relies and let you know if I find anything. Best regards and good luck Chris -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 04 November 2004 05:29 To: [email protected] Subject: [AQ-BRISBANE] Morris 1800's Hello, again, just reposting my interests. Gt Grandfather, John Morris born abt 1870 has his parents as George Morris and Mary Ann Paterson on his marriage certificate. Also on his m/c he states born Brisbane. On his death certificate his mother is given as May Hardie, however, I believe this to be incorrect as his wife's mother was Mary Hardy. Most likely the 'child' giving the information was confused. However, I can find to birth of a John Morris to the above parents, nor a marriage of the parents, nor a death for Mary Ann Morris, nee Paterson, so am beginning to suspect that may not be her name. I have been unable to locate any other children born to the above parents. However, in the time frame I am looking at, there is a George Morris married to a Mary Eliz Parsons, and they start to register children in the early 1870's, three of whom die within months. There are two others, Frank and a George (which looks good). The Frank goes on to be married, and have to follow him up. I have also found a death of Mary Eliz Parsons/Morris not long after the registration of the last child. Before I delve into this family, is there anyone researching Morris and might have some of the above names (not Hardie) on their list? Glenda ==== AUS-QLD-BRISBANE Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe, send message to: L List [email protected] or D List [email protected] ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

Hello, again, just reposting my interests. Gt Grandfather, John Morris born abt 1870 has his parents as George Morris and Mary Ann Paterson on his marriage certificate. Also on his m/c he states born Brisbane. On his death certificate his mother is given as May Hardie, however, I believe this to be incorrect as his wife's mother was Mary Hardy. Most likely the 'child' giving the information was confused. However, I can find to birth of a John Morris to the above parents, nor a marriage of the parents, nor a death for Mary Ann Morris, nee Paterson, so am beginning to suspect that may not be her name. I have been unable to locate any other children born to the above parents. However, in the time frame I am looking at, there is a George Morris married to a Mary Eliz Parsons, and they start to register children in the early 1870's, three of whom die within months. There are two others, Frank and a George (which looks good). The Frank goes on to be married, and have to follow him up. I have also found a death of Mary Eliz Parsons/Morris not long after the registration of the last child. Before I delve into this family, is there anyone researching Morris and might have some of the above names (not Hardie) on their list? Glenda

Hi. I'm trying to get in touch with Ray Thurlow-Berthelsen and already, my mailbox is getting this response: <[email protected]> Permanent Failure: Other address status Delivery last attempted at Thu, 4 Nov 2004 21:20:39 -0000 Can anyone help me out with a correct address, or will Ray Thurlow-Berthelsen get in touch with me at [email protected]? Thanks. Gail

Hi Everyone, I've had this letter from someone on another list, and thought perhaps someone would have some info. about this Army Camp. It's now all housing, shopping, etc., but any interesting details, links etc. would be much appreciated. >>If you will be so kind can you tell me about the area our old camp >>Strathpine, was there during WWII. I am one of the veterans that joined >>the 1st Cavalry Division, there during November 1943. The division left >>there and went to New Guinea and on and on until we reached Tokyo. I >>remember going to a small town near Brisbane for a dance on the weekend >>and shortly thereafter we shipped out. Anything would be appreciated. I >>heard once that there is now a large mall in its place. Thanks for your >>time. AS you can see I'm in Missouri (St. Louis) now. Virgil<< Many thanks, Jill

Hi, I'm looking for information on the following two people. I think these are their married names in 1907 (this is not the year they married): Alice Maud Dixon Bryant Elena Louisa Alberta Douglas Neale

Hi Neale, I believe this is one of your ladies: Bryant Elina Louisa Alberta married Douglas Albert Percy 2-8-1905 ref: 1905/B004009 I could not find any children to this marriage. I could not find anything on Alice Maud Dixon Bryant, either marriage or as a mother. Regards Werona -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 6:47 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [AQ-BRISBANE] BDM lookups Hi, I'm looking for information on the following two people. I think these are their married names in 1907 (this is not the year they married): Alice Maud Dixon Bryant Elena Louisa Alberta Douglas Neale ==== AUS-QLD-BRISBANE Mailing List ==== New Site Scattered Ashes www.scatteredashes.net ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

Rodger moved with his brothers to Aus. Sometime in the 1970's, I have been told he died some time ago can anyone lead me towards his work (posibley Prison warder) in Brisbain?and when he died and buried Thanke or your help and time Tony I can look up yorkshire 1891 census if that will help anyone _________________________________________________________________ Want to block unwanted pop-ups? Download the free MSN Toolbar now! http://toolbar.msn.co.uk/

Hi Heather ----- Original Message ----- From: "Heather Oldham" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> > > Alexander HENDERSON (4th child of Archibald and Christina Henderson) went > to Armidale to farm. Alexander married Mary Anne CATTELL in Armidale in > 1879. They had 10 children: Archibald, Thomas, Robert, Anne Jane, > Alexander, William, Christina, John, Edward and Donald. Heather, I cannot help you with the HENDERSONs or CAMERONs, but I have a copy of the Pioneer Register of New England (pub. 2003), in which there is a listing for Thomas CATTELL & family - Mary Ann's father etc. If you do not have this information, please let me know & I will be happy to transcribe the entry. Best wishes Judy Dickinson Sydney Researching Albert Edmund COOK & Albert Edmund COOK jnr, Brisbane 1900+

Hi Everyone I am searching for the HENDERSON family of Kelly's Plain and "Silverton" near Armidale. Another area mentioned is Hillgrove. Archibald HENDERSON and Christina CAMERON came to Australia on the ship "Rodney in 1854. They arrived from Scotland with six children: Flora (12) ,Catherine (10), Alexander (8), Archibald (6), Dugald (4) and Charles (1). They went to Marlee (near Wingham, NSW) and farmed near his sister and brother-in-law, Anne (Henderson) and Alexander Cameron. Alexander HENDERSON (4th child of Archibald and Christina Henderson) went to Armidale to farm. Alexander married Mary Anne CATTELL in Armidale in 1879. They had 10 children: Archibald, Thomas, Robert, Anne Jane, Alexander, William, Christina, John, Edward and Donald. Alexander HENDERSON (5th child of Alexander and Mary Anne Henderson) married Edith WATERS in 1915 and lived at "Silverton", Armidale. They had 7 children: Margaret, Mavis, Archibald, Leith, Clive, Beryl and Athol. Athol HENDERSON has contacted me today (28 October 2004) and filled in this big jigsaw piece for me. He was chasing up where his grand-father lived at Marlee. He didn't find any Henderson's but he found my brother, who is a CAMERON, still on the Cameron Farm at Marlee. (Our family have been on this farm for 150 years). Athol now lives near Brisbane. Also looking for Thomas Colin HENDERSON (known as Colin) who lived in Macksville in 1994. He would have been about 80 in 1994. He used to visit the Cameron family and the Cross Family at Marlee many years ago. Any descendants know this name? Is there any descendants of Archibald HENDERSON and Christina CAMERON is these areas. Kind regards Heather