Hi Judy, What a lovely story - thanks for sharing it with us! It also shows how different groups and people working together can help us find that extra bit of magic in our family history. For example, Lorraine Phelan is responsible for the research, collecting and production the book Geelong Swiss. The book was published by the Geelong Family History Group. Lorraine and heaps of other members of the GFHG are members of this list and regularly contribute both on and off the list. With our book indexing project, Lorraine and the GFHG had no hesitation in providing their indexes for our consolidated index. And so the world goes around!!!!! It's a nice feeling ....... I'm sure you'll have a lovely visit with your cousin in Geelong! Regards ....... Susie Zada ----- Original Message ----- From: "judythom" <judythom@optusnet.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:17 PM Subject: [GEELONG] Long lost cousin > Dear listers, > > I felt I had to share this with you, as it was through this list, and > connected web pages etc., that I have caught up with a cousin I haven't seen > for many years.

Dear listers, I felt I had to share this with you, as it was through this list, and connected web pages etc., that I have caught up with a cousin I haven't seen for many years. Initially, I was browsing the Geelong & District Web pages, and discovered on the books index list a book called 'The Geelong Swiss' which had references to my MATTHEY family. I decided to purchase it, and imagine my pleasure to see in it a previously never known photograph of my g-grandfather, Alfred MATTHEY. A query as to the owner of the photograph, connected me to a cousin I have not seen since I was child. WE are first cousins, once removed, as Alfred MATTHEY is his grandfather. I am going over to Geelong at the weekend, and will be calling to see him and his family. As I was about 14 years old when I last saw him, I suspect he might see a few changes.:-) Thank you Geelong list. Judy Thomas --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.588 / Virus Database: 372 - Release Date: 13/02/2004

Hi, I have a connection to the Lawrence family of Geelong via Ellen (Lawrence)Ward. Does she fit into the Lawrence family you mentioned. Also could you tell me what the Pennyroyal district is as I have not heard that before. Nola Gilcrist ----- Original Message ----- From: Pam & Trevor Jennings <tjennings@bigpond.com> To: <AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2004 3:03 PM Subject: [GEELONG] Pennyroyal -Parish of Bambra > I am keen to compile a history of the Pennyroyal district & its families and would be delighted to hear from descendants of any of the following names: > WHITE, DUNSE, NORMAN, CLISSOLD, HUNT, LAWRENCE, GILLIES, PYLE, PRIME, GODDARD, ANDERSON, BOWMAN, BROWN, CAMERON, FISHER, HOLIEN, MILKINS, SMITHERS, MILLS, PRICE plus others that I have not yet tracked down. > Regards, Pam Jennings > > > ==== AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT Mailing List ==== > Geelong and District web site : > http://www.zades.com.au/geelong/ > >

The details in my previous e-mail were taken from the AIGS CemB V3 C.D. and a difference in death date and age are noticed from your listing. If yoiu have the Death Certificate, your dates must be correct. Doug _________________________________________________________________ Protect your inbox from harmful viruses with new ninemsn Premium. Click here http://ninemsn.com.au/premium/landing.asp

Natalie, Isabella Henry is buried at Mt Moriac Cemetery. She died 4 June 1889 aged 72 years. Doug _________________________________________________________________ Get less junk mail with ninemsn Premium. Click here http://ninemsn.com.au/premium/landing.asp

Dear Listers, Am seeking information on William MUNDAY born 1899 in Dubbo, NSW but moved to Geeling District as a young man. He married ( have no bride's name) but it is believed he had four children. William, Arthur, Shirley and Gerald (again no information). My apologies for scantness of information but it may catch someone's eye who has knowledge of this family. Ann Bribie Island, Qld. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.445 / Virus Database: 250 - Release Date: 21/01/03

Hello Dianne, Could you look up the name SCHWENCKE parents William and Mary Ann Luchinovich Thanks Margaret ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dianne Hughes" <billndi2@bigpond.com> To: <AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 8:53 PM Subject: [GEELONG] St. Marys Baptisms > If you would like to send me the names I will see if they are on the index I'm working on. > Dianne Hughes > > > > ==== AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT Mailing List ==== > Geelong & District Churches : > http://www.zades.com.au/geelong/gdchur.htm >

Hi Pam, From the list of Geelong Insolvents that you posted, there is mention of a Samuel Lord. Does the GA mention any more details than you have listed already? Thanks for you help, Natalie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pam & Trevor Jennings" <tjennings@bigpond.com> To: <AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2004 10:57 AM Subject: [GEELONG] Geelong Insolvents > Geelong Advertiser: 24.4.1860 > John BARBER, carrier, Geel > William BENNETT, farmer, Duneed > John BRIGHT, Farmer, Bream Creek > Moses BROWN, merchant, Geel > Matthew BUSH, Lab, Ashby > Benjamin CANTER, storekeeper, Gel > Isaac EVANS, builder, Geel > Arnold FISHER, storekeeper, Geel > George Edward GASKELL, now out of buisness, Geel > John HARTRIDGE, accountant, Gee > Samuel LORD, carrier, Sth Geel > George MARSH, Victoria Inn, Colac Road > Alexander McLEAN, wheelwright, Ashby > Henry PARSONS, wheelwright, Viaduct > James PETERSON, stonemason, Geel > John READ, balcksmith, Geel > James RICE, farmer, Bream Creek > William STOCKHAM, farmer, St Albans > William SYMONS, storekeeper, Geel > G B SMITH, farmer, Puebla > Charles VINES, farmer, Duneed > Samuel WALKER, farmer, Barrabool Hills > Joseph WHEELER, baker, Geel > > ______________________________

G'day Natalie I have Isabella HENRY nee ROONEY, dying in Highton on June 2nd 1889. But don't have her burial. I have other Henry, Hobson, Rooney info. if you are interested? Have you been in touch with Joan Weston in Melbourne? I am connected through Isabella's daughter Isabella, who married Benjamin Miles HOBSON Cheers.....Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: Natalie Stone To: AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 4:33 PM Subject: [GEELONG] Isabella Henry burial Highton or Mt Moriac Cemetery?

Thanks Pam ....... Corinne. > Hi Corinne - as yet I am not researching Insolvents as an Index (yet!) but > as I come across a list, I cannot help but copy them down! I am saving all > that I find and one day will do a proper sweep of the papers just for them. > Keep looking and one day you may get lucky!regards, Pam > > >> >> >> Hello Pam, >> >> If you come across a MADDERN among any of the "Insolvents" could you > please >> let me know ...... I think that a Thomas MADDERN was declared bankrupt, > but >> I don't have any details. >> >> Kindest Regards ...... Corinne in Melbourne. >> >

Hi Corinne - as yet I am not researching Insolvents as an Index (yet!) but as I come across a list, I cannot help but copy them down! I am saving all that I find and one day will do a proper sweep of the papers just for them. Keep looking and one day you may get lucky!regards, Pam ----- Original Message ----- From: "Corinne Thompson" <visualarts@ozemail.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2004 9:46 AM Subject: [GEELONG] Geelong Insolvents > > > Hello Pam, > > If you come across a MADDERN among any of the "Insolvents" could you please > let me know ...... I think that a Thomas MADDERN was declared bankrupt, but > I don't have any details. > > Kindest Regards ...... Corinne in Melbourne. > > > > > Geelong Advertiser: 24.4.1860 > > John BARBER, carrier, Geel > > William BENNETT, farmer, Duneed > > John BRIGHT, Farmer, Bream Creek > > Moses BROWN, merchant, Geel > > Matthew BUSH, Lab, Ashby > > Benjamin CANTER, storekeeper, Gel > > Isaac EVANS, builder, Geel > > Arnold FISHER, storekeeper, Geel > > George Edward GASKELL, now out of buisness, Geel > > John HARTRIDGE, accountant, Gee > > Samuel LORD, carrier, Sth Geel > > George MARSH, Victoria Inn, Colac Road > > Alexander McLEAN, wheelwright, Ashby > > Henry PARSONS, wheelwright, Viaduct > > James PETERSON, stonemason, Geel > > John READ, balcksmith, Geel > > James RICE, farmer, Bream Creek > > William STOCKHAM, farmer, St Albans > > William SYMONS, storekeeper, Geel > > G B SMITH, farmer, Puebla > > Charles VINES, farmer, Duneed > > Samuel WALKER, farmer, Barrabool Hills > > Joseph WHEELER, baker, Geel > > > > > > > ==== AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT Mailing List ==== > Geelong & District Research Centres & Museums : > http://www.zades.com.au/geelong/gdresc.htm >

Hi Pam I have a Sarah Jane Milkins, (daughter of James and Granddaughter of Paul Milkins, the convict). She was my Great Grand Mother and she states that she was born in Bambra in 1864 on her marriage certificate. She married Archibald Harper in 1885 at Colac and quite a few of their children were born at Pennyroyal. The LDS website shows 3 Harpers including my Grandmother being born at Pennyroyal in the 1890's. The wife of James Milkins, Sarah Elizabeth (Harris) died at Pennyroyal (6th August 1884) and is buried in Bambra cemetery. Regards Geoff Rogers Winchester Hampshire England ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pam & Trevor Jennings" <tjennings@bigpond.com> To: <AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2004 4:03 AM Subject: [GEELONG] Pennyroyal -Parish of Bambra > I am keen to compile a history of the Pennyroyal district & its families and would be delighted to hear from descendants of any of the following names: > WHITE, DUNSE, NORMAN, CLISSOLD, HUNT, LAWRENCE, GILLIES, PYLE, PRIME, GODDARD, ANDERSON, BOWMAN, BROWN, CAMERON, FISHER, HOLIEN, MILKINS, SMITHERS, MILLS, PRICE plus others that I have not yet tracked down. > Regards, Pam Jennings > > > ==== AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT Mailing List ==== > Geelong and District web site : > http://www.zades.com.au/geelong/ >

I was hoping someone could help me out with the following: Isabella Henry died 2 June 1889 at Highton aged 71 years. Her death certificate mentions she is buried at the Highton Cemetery but her death notice in the Geelong Advertiser says she was buried at the Mt Moriac Cemetery. These aren't one and the same cemetery are they? Thank-you for your help, Natalie

Hi everyone, My name is Liz Denten and I'm researching the following families: DENTON/DENTEN- George b. abt. 1818 & Mary (nee Williams) b. abt. 1821, came to Aust. in 1849. AND any of George's siblings who came also, - William, Mary, John & James. ATKINS- Abram snr. b. early 1800's & Barbara Argentine Theresa (nee Silver) b. abt 1817, and son Abram jnr b. 1835, came to Aust. about 1842. GLOVER- George b. 1829 & Ellen b. 1833, and children came to Aust. in 1861 ROACH- Thomas b. ? & Bridget b. ? and daughter, Catherine b. 1836, came to Aust. before 1859. If any of these are familiar to anyone, please contact me. Cheers.

I am keen to compile a history of the Pennyroyal district & its families and would be delighted to hear from descendants of any of the following names: WHITE, DUNSE, NORMAN, CLISSOLD, HUNT, LAWRENCE, GILLIES, PYLE, PRIME, GODDARD, ANDERSON, BOWMAN, BROWN, CAMERON, FISHER, HOLIEN, MILKINS, SMITHERS, MILLS, PRICE plus others that I have not yet tracked down. Regards, Pam Jennings

Hello Pam, If you come across a MADDERN among any of the "Insolvents" could you please let me know ...... I think that a Thomas MADDERN was declared bankrupt, but I don't have any details. Kindest Regards ...... Corinne in Melbourne. > Geelong Advertiser: 24.4.1860 > John BARBER, carrier, Geel > William BENNETT, farmer, Duneed > John BRIGHT, Farmer, Bream Creek > Moses BROWN, merchant, Geel > Matthew BUSH, Lab, Ashby > Benjamin CANTER, storekeeper, Gel > Isaac EVANS, builder, Geel > Arnold FISHER, storekeeper, Geel > George Edward GASKELL, now out of buisness, Geel > John HARTRIDGE, accountant, Gee > Samuel LORD, carrier, Sth Geel > George MARSH, Victoria Inn, Colac Road > Alexander McLEAN, wheelwright, Ashby > Henry PARSONS, wheelwright, Viaduct > James PETERSON, stonemason, Geel > John READ, balcksmith, Geel > James RICE, farmer, Bream Creek > William STOCKHAM, farmer, St Albans > William SYMONS, storekeeper, Geel > G B SMITH, farmer, Puebla > Charles VINES, farmer, Duneed > Samuel WALKER, farmer, Barrabool Hills > Joseph WHEELER, baker, Geel > >

Hi Rosemary, I'm not sure if there's a problem with messages direct from my email as I haven't had a reply to two previous messages - not since we sorted out your Digest / List / attachments problem. I have some extra information that I can send you from my architecture database as well as the section on Backhouse and Reynolds from a thesis on architects in early Geelong. I could insert that in a message to the list (although it would be a bit too long for the mailing list) but the extract from my database would have to be Acrobat (.pdf) format. I hadn't sent the files to you as I was waiting for you to confirm that you could receive the attachments. Let me know that it's OK your end and I'll send them. Regards ....... Susie Z

Dear Jennifer, I'm not sure how to say a big THANKYOU. You have given me o much information I did not have on my Great Grandparents. I had sent for a copy of my Grandmothers birth certificate. Number 89 states it was Herne Hill. Residence of William ?Fulton New Town. Entry 90 10 September 1859 is Robert Clarance son of Benjamin Backhouse residing at ? Fulton Herne Hills. So looks like they raised children at the same time. I know the women were not mentioned on the Electoral roll, I guess they did not have the right to vote. On the Morrow Index, would there be any mention of Mary Jemima ? I have rather abandoned all my chores to put all this information in, before it disappears. I can now search for the ship they left on. The diary article by Glady's Seaton, would be interesting, if you could have a look at that when convenient. I will go off and digest this information. Yours truly Rosemary Lyle British Columbia ----- Original Message ----- From: "JenniferBantow" <JenniferBantow@bigpond.com> To: <AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 3:19 PM Subject: Re: [GEELONG] Backhouse and Reynolds > Hi Rosemary > > There are quite a lot of references for William REYNOLDS and even > more for BACKHOUSE and the firm BACKHOUSE & REYNOLDS. > > The Geelong Advertiser (Morrow) index has the following for Mr & Mrs > William REYNOLDS: > 19 Apr 1855 daughter born 17 Apr at Skene Street > 20 Jan 1857 son born 17 Jan at Herne Hill > 9 Jan 1858 address Herne Hill near F. Bauer and Edwin Wood > 15 Jun 1858 daughter born 13 Jun at Herne Hill > 15 Aug 1859 daughter born 13 Aug at Herne Hill > 5 Mar 1860 selling up, auction of effects Herne Hill 7 Mar > (Herne Hill is a suburb of Geelong) > > BACKHOUSE was practising in Geelong from 1853. Under BACKHOUSE & > REYNOLDS in the same index, one entry from a long list specifically > mentions REYNOLDS: > 20 Nov 1855 Wm Reynolds taken into partnership 17 Nov. > and then at the end of the list: > 23 Feb 1860 Leaving Geelong, business transferred to Young and Honey > Market Square. > > Under BACKHOUSE Benjamin (Mr & Mrs) in the same index, also a long > list, the final entry is: > 23 Feb 1860 Herne Hill property effects for auction on 5 Mar > > Looks like the BACKHOUSE and REYNOLDS families lived near each other > and sold up at the same time. Did they do other similar things? Mr > and Mrs BACKHOUSE had seventeen children. > > From the Geelong Historical Journal, the 'Investigator' March 1971, > an article 'Pioneer Geelong Architects' by P L Browne and G E Drinnan: > In 1860 BACKHOUSE and REYNOLDS returned to England. BACKHOUSE > re-emigrated and in 1861 began in Brisbane. > > There's also a BACKHOUSE diary article by Gladys Seaton in the > 'Investigator' Sept 1978 mentioning REYNOLDS and a thesis (University > of NSW 1969) by Craig Burton on the architecture of BACKHOUSE which I > haven't seen but which may mention REYNOLDS. > > There are also references to the specific buildings they designed in > various conservation studies. The firm had a branch business in > Ballarat. > > If you'd like copies of any of the above in detail please let me know. > > Couldn't find a photo of William maybe because he left so early. > > Jennifer > > > >Dear Jennifer, > >Thank you so much for that information, I can add it to his name. > >William Reynolds was my Great Grandfather. > >Could you tell me where you obtained the information ? I wondered if there > >might be some archival photos of him still in existence. > >Cheers > >Rosemary Lyle > >British Columbia > > -- > > > ==== AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT Mailing List ==== > Geelong Family History Group : > http://home.vicnet.net.au/~gfamhist/index.htm >

Geelong Advertiser: 24.4.1860 John BARBER, carrier, Geel William BENNETT, farmer, Duneed John BRIGHT, Farmer, Bream Creek Moses BROWN, merchant, Geel Matthew BUSH, Lab, Ashby Benjamin CANTER, storekeeper, Gel Isaac EVANS, builder, Geel Arnold FISHER, storekeeper, Geel George Edward GASKELL, now out of buisness, Geel John HARTRIDGE, accountant, Gee Samuel LORD, carrier, Sth Geel George MARSH, Victoria Inn, Colac Road Alexander McLEAN, wheelwright, Ashby Henry PARSONS, wheelwright, Viaduct James PETERSON, stonemason, Geel John READ, balcksmith, Geel James RICE, farmer, Bream Creek William STOCKHAM, farmer, St Albans William SYMONS, storekeeper, Geel G B SMITH, farmer, Puebla Charles VINES, farmer, Duneed Samuel WALKER, farmer, Barrabool Hills Joseph WHEELER, baker, Geel

Hi Rosemary There are quite a lot of references for William REYNOLDS and even more for BACKHOUSE and the firm BACKHOUSE & REYNOLDS. The Geelong Advertiser (Morrow) index has the following for Mr & Mrs William REYNOLDS: 19 Apr 1855 daughter born 17 Apr at Skene Street 20 Jan 1857 son born 17 Jan at Herne Hill 9 Jan 1858 address Herne Hill near F. Bauer and Edwin Wood 15 Jun 1858 daughter born 13 Jun at Herne Hill 15 Aug 1859 daughter born 13 Aug at Herne Hill 5 Mar 1860 selling up, auction of effects Herne Hill 7 Mar (Herne Hill is a suburb of Geelong) BACKHOUSE was practising in Geelong from 1853. Under BACKHOUSE & REYNOLDS in the same index, one entry from a long list specifically mentions REYNOLDS: 20 Nov 1855 Wm Reynolds taken into partnership 17 Nov. and then at the end of the list: 23 Feb 1860 Leaving Geelong, business transferred to Young and Honey Market Square. Under BACKHOUSE Benjamin (Mr & Mrs) in the same index, also a long list, the final entry is: 23 Feb 1860 Herne Hill property effects for auction on 5 Mar Looks like the BACKHOUSE and REYNOLDS families lived near each other and sold up at the same time. Did they do other similar things? Mr and Mrs BACKHOUSE had seventeen children. From the Geelong Historical Journal, the 'Investigator' March 1971, an article 'Pioneer Geelong Architects' by P L Browne and G E Drinnan: In 1860 BACKHOUSE and REYNOLDS returned to England. BACKHOUSE re-emigrated and in 1861 began in Brisbane. There's also a BACKHOUSE diary article by Gladys Seaton in the 'Investigator' Sept 1978 mentioning REYNOLDS and a thesis (University of NSW 1969) by Craig Burton on the architecture of BACKHOUSE which I haven't seen but which may mention REYNOLDS. There are also references to the specific buildings they designed in various conservation studies. The firm had a branch business in Ballarat. If you'd like copies of any of the above in detail please let me know. Couldn't find a photo of William maybe because he left so early. Jennifer >Dear Jennifer, >Thank you so much for that information, I can add it to his name. >William Reynolds was my Great Grandfather. >Could you tell me where you obtained the information ? I wondered if there >might be some archival photos of him still in existence. >Cheers >Rosemary Lyle >British Columbia --