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John Courtney

M, #651, b. 1794, d. 16 April 1879

Parents

FatherRobert Courtney (b. 1752, d. March 1840)
MotherAnna Wilson (b. before 1762)
Pedigree Link

Family: Anne McKee (b. before 1805)

SonJohn Courtney+ (b. 1835, d. 5 February 1892)
SonRobert Wesley Courtney+ (b. 13 November 1842, d. 20 November 1913)

Biography

Birth1794John Courtney was born in 1794 in Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland.1
Marriage22 December 1821He and Anne McKee were married on 22 December 1821 in County Armagh, Ireland.2
Marriage12 October 1847He and Susan Little were married on 12 October 1847 in Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland.3
Death16 April 1879He died on 16 April 1879 at age ~85 in Derryadd, County Armagh, Ireland.1,4
Burial18 April 1879He was buried on 18 April 1879 in Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland.5
Person Source6
Last Edited2 August 2022

Citations

  1. [S38] Find-a-Grave, Based on burial record
  2. [S37] Irish Registry, Marriage Record, In County Armagh but no town given - Husband: John Courtney of Vinecash (near Portadown), a Presbyterian - Wife: Ann Mckee of Loughgall (near Portadown), a Presbyterian - parents and addresses not recorded - Witnesses: William Potts and Thomas Sloane
  3. [S37] Irish Registry, Marriage Record, At Portadown Church - John a Widower, of age, a Farmer living in Derryadd, father Robert Courtney, a Farmer - Susan (married name Cowan) a Widow, living in Portadown, father George Little, a Farmer
  4. [S37] Irish Registry, Death Record, At Derryadd - Age 85, a Farmer - Cause: Retentio Urino (no medical attendant) - Informant: Robert Courtney [son], present at death
  5. [S38] Find-a-Grave, Burial Record, BIRTH: 1794 Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland - DEATH: 16 Apr 1879 (aged 84–85) Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland - BURIAL Tartaraghan Parish Graveyard, Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland - MEMORIAL ID 144747509
  6. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, He is referred to in the baptism record and the death record of his son John
Family Explorer

John Henry Courtney

M, #653, b. 3 November 1867, d. 26 August 1937

Parents

FatherJohn Courtney (b. 1835, d. 5 February 1892)
MotherHannah Lord (b. 31 August 1848, d. 28 March 1923)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Ellis (b. 1868, d. 25 May 1944)

SonAllan Henry Ellis Courtney (b. 20 August 1891, d. 6 December 1918)
SonHorace John Courtney (b. 4 February 1893, d. 19 April 1940)
DaughterRuby Meta Courtney (b. 21 May 1895, d. 1979)
SonGeorge Ernest Courtney (b. 10 February 1897, d. 1981)
SonReginald Samuel Courtney (b. 23 December 1898, d. 7 May 1957)
SonHector Claude Courtney (b. 24 February 1902, d. 6 December 1982)
DaughterMary Esther ("Essie") Courtney (b. 30 May 1906, d. 27 October 1980)
SonJames Wilfred Courtney (b. 11 November 1908, d. 29 May 1983)

Biography

Birth3 November 1867John Henry Courtney was born on 3 November 1867 in Snowy Creek, Victoria, Australia.1,2
Marriage1 October 1890He and Mary Ellis were married on 1 October 1890 in Tallandoon, Victoria, Australia.3,4
Death26 August 1937He died on 26 August 1937 at age 69 in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia.5,6
Last Edited31 July 2018

Citations

  1. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, He is referred to in the death certificate of Hannah Courtney (Lord)
  2. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate Ref 5637, Father: John Courtney, Farmer, aged 29 years, born County Armagh, Ireland - Mother: Hannah Courtney formerly Lord, aged 19 years, born England - Registered by friend Eamon Hale on 16 January 1868
  3. [S23] TROVE, She is referred to as John Henry's wife in her death notice
  4. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, Husband - John Henry Courtney, bachelor, farmer, age 23, born Mitta Mitta, residing Eskdale, father: John Courtney, mother Hanna Courtney (Lord)
    Wife - Mary Ellis, spinster, domestic, age 22, born Mitta Mitta, residing Tallandoon, father: Samuel Ellis, mother Sarah Ellis (Morris)
  5. [S23] TROVE, Melbourne Argus 27 August 1937, COURTNEY.-On the 26th August, at Holcourt, Coimadai, via Bacchus Marsh, John Henry, beloved husband of Mary, and loving father of Allan (deceased), Horace (Footscray), Meta (Mrs. McCann, Trentham), George (Alexandra), Reg, Claude (Tallangatta), Essie (Mrs. Holt, Bacchus Marsh), Jim (Oakleigh), aged 68 years. - Behind the shadows standeth God.
  6. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Death Record, At Coimadi Victoria - age 69, a retired Engineer - Cause: Arteriosclerosis, Myocarditis - Parents: John Henry Courtney, Farmer & Hannah Courtney, maiden name Hanford [sic] - Born Mitta Mitta - Married at age 22 to Mary Ellis at Tallandon Victoria - Issue: Horace John aged 48 [?], Ruby Mina aged 42, George Ernest aged 43 [?], Reginald Samuel aged 36, Hector Claude aged 34 Mary ???? aged 31, James Wilfred aged 28 [?]
Family Explorer

Sarah Courtney

F, #654, b. 26 July 1869, d. 19 March 1944

Parents

FatherJohn Courtney (b. 1835, d. 5 February 1892)
MotherHannah Lord (b. 31 August 1848, d. 28 March 1923)
Pedigree Link

Family: Charles Keat (b. 1867, d. 29 June 1938)

DaughterMary Hannah Keat (b. 8 May 1888, d. 16 May 1980)
DaughterAlice May Keat (b. 1889, d. 20 July 1978)
SonLeonard Ivey Keat (b. 30 April 1891, d. 29 July 1970)
DaughterElizabeth Wills Keat (b. 17 December 1893, d. 14 October 1985)
SonGeorge Henry Keat (b. 1894)
DaughterAmy Esther Keat (b. 1896, d. 6 August 1983)
SonCharles Clifton Keat (b. 1898)
DaughterVida Victoria Courtney Keat (b. 1901)
SonHarold Thomas Keat (b. 1904, d. 10 October 1979)
DaughterSarah Winefred Keat (b. 1905)
Courtney, Sarah GGA Family Group from Ancestry ca 1908

Biography

Birth26 July 1869Sarah Courtney was born on 26 July 1869 in Mitta Mitta, Victoria, Australia.1
Marriage8 March 1888Charles Keat and she were married on 8 March 1888 in Eskdale, Victoria, Australia.2
Death19 March 1944She died on 19 March 1944 at age 74 in Auckland, New Zealand.3,4
Last Edited31 July 2018

Citations

  1. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, She was aged 54 at her mother's death in 1923 - got date from geni.com
  2. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, Husband: Charles Keat, age 21, Farmer, of Little Snowy Creek, born Cornwall England, Father: Edward Keat, Farmer, Mother: Mary Keat maiden name Wills
    Wife: Sarah Courtney, age 18, of Eskdale, born Mitta Mitta, Father: John Courtney, Farmer, Mother: Hannah Courtney maiden name Lord
  3. [S25] Ancestry.com, Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current, Name: Sarah Keat - Maiden Name: Courtney - Gender: Female - Birth Date: 26 Jul 1869 - Birth Place: Victoria, Australia - Death Date: 19 Mar 1944 - Death Place: Auckland, New Zealand - Cemetery: Hillsborough Cemetery, Auckland, New Zealand - Father: John Henry Courtney - Mother: Hannah Courtney - Children: Leonard Ivey Keat, Mary Hannah McCaughan - URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159892893/sarah-keat
  4. [S40] New Zealand Registry, Death Record, In hospital - a widow, aged 74 - Cause: Cardial failure - born Wagga Wagga NSW, over 50 years in New Zealand - married in Eskdale Victoria at age 18 to Charles Edward Ivy Keat - Issue: 4 males and 6 females aged between 38 and 56 - gives her parents' names as Joseph and Ann but this must be a typo as all other facts match
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Joseph Henry Courtney

M, #655, b. 17 June 1873, d. 21 October 1942

Parents

FatherJohn Courtney (b. 1835, d. 5 February 1892)
MotherHannah Lord (b. 31 August 1848, d. 28 March 1923)
Pedigree Link

Family: Violet May Franks (b. 1878, d. 4 October 1946)

SonCleaver Courtney (b. October 1903, d. 11 December 1979)
DaughterGladys May Courtney (b. April 1908, d. 7 March 1969)
DaughterThelma Ena Courtney (b. 17 August 1910, d. 24 April 1976)

Biography

Birth17 June 1873Joseph Henry Courtney was born on 17 June 1873 in Mitta Mitta, Victoria, Australia.1,2
Marriage22 November 1899He and Violet May Franks were married on 22 November 1899 in Albury, NSW, Australia.3,4
Death21 October 1942He died on 21 October 1942 at age 69 in Brunswick, Victoria, Australia.5,6
Electoral Roll1903Joseph Henry Courtney was on the electoral roll in Little Snowy Creek, Victoria, Australia, in 1903.7
Electoral Roll1931He was on the electoral roll in Flemington, Victoria, Australia, in 1931.8
Last Edited7 October 2018

Citations

  1. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, He is referred to in the death certificate of Hannah Courtney (Lord)
  2. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate 104, Father: John Courtney, Farmer, 37 years, born Co. Armagh, Ireland - Mother: Hannah Courtney formerly Lord, 25 years, born Manchester, England - Married: 8 July 1866, Chiltern - Other issue: John Henry 6 years, Sarah 4 years, Anne 2 years

    Registered: 21 August 1873
  3. [S23] TROVE, Albury Banner and Wodonga Express 24 November 1899, A QUIET WEDDING.
    COURTNEY— FRANKS
    A very quiet and select wedding was solemnised at St. Matthews Church on Wednesday afternoon about 5 o'clock by the Rev. Canon Spencer. The contracting parties were Mr. Joseph Courtney, of Bolga, and Miss Violet May Franks, of Tallangatta. The young bride looked handsomely dressed in an ivory white brocade, with veil, wreath, and shower bouquet. Miss Franks, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and looked quite charming in a white faille silk dress, trimmed with heliotrope silk, white lace, and hat to match. Mr. T. Courtney, brother of the bridegroom, had the extreme felicity of giving the bride into his brother's charge. The party, who have been staying at Petch's Club Hotel for the last few days, left for Tallangatta on Thursday afternoon.
  4. [S3] NSW Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At St. Matthew's Church - Groom: age 26, a Farmer, living in Bolga, born Mitta Mitta, parents: John Courtney (deceased), a Farmer and Hannah Lord - Bride: age 20, living with parents in Tallangatta, born Tallangatta, parents: James Franks, a Farmer and Sarah Matilda Miller - Witnesses: Thomas Courtney [groom's brother] and Emily M. M. Franks
  5. [S23] TROVE, The Age 22 Oct 1942, COURTNEY.— On October 21, at his residence. 238 Brunswick-road. West Brunswick. Joseph, beloved husband of Violet May Courtney, loved father of Cleaver, Gladys (Mrs. Lacey) and Thelma (Mrs. Gellle). Loving grandfather of Ivan, Barry, and Alan, loved father-ln-law of Percy and Michael. Aged 69 years.
  6. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, A sewing machine mechanic, aged 69 years - Cause: Myocarditis - Parents: John Courtney, a Farmer, and hannah Courtney formerly Lord - married in Albury at age 26 to Violet May Franks - Issue: Cleaver 38, Gladys May 34, Thelma Ena 32
  7. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, Division of Indi, Magorra Polling Place, Occupation: labourer - middle name given as Henry, which is not on his birth certificate
  8. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, Living at 23 Epsom Rd Flemington, a mechanic
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Robert Courtney

M, #656, b. 15 September 1875, d. 23 July 1919

Parents

FatherJohn Courtney (b. 1835, d. 5 February 1892)
MotherHannah Lord (b. 31 August 1848, d. 28 March 1923)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Birth15 September 1875Robert Courtney was born on 15 September 1875 in Mitta Mitta, Victoria, Australia.1,2
Marriage5 February 1906He and Isabella Watson were married on 5 February 1906 in Sandringham, Victoria, Australia.3,4
Death23 July 1919He died on 23 July 1919 at age 43 in Brighton, Victoria, Australia.5,6
Last Edited31 July 2018

Citations

  1. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, He is referred to in the death certificate of Hannah Courtney (Lord)
  2. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate Mitta Mitta 1875/148, Father: John Courtney, farmer, aged 40, born Derry (?) County Armagh Ireland - Mother: Hannah Courtney formerly Lord, aged 27, born Oldham England - Marriage: 8 July 1866 - Issue: John Henry 8, Sarah 6, Anne 4, Joseph 2

    Registered: 1 November 1875
  3. [S23] TROVE, The Melbourne Age 10 Feb 1906, COURTNEY-WATSON--On the 5th February, at the bride's residence, Sandringham, by the Rev. W. J. Harris, Robert Courtney, third son of the late John Courtney, of Eskdale, Mltta Mitta, to Isabella daughter of the late Samuel Watson, Carew-street. Sandringham.
  4. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Record, At Carew Street Sandringham Victoria - Groom: Age 30, born Mitta Mitta Victoria, parents John Courtney, a Farmer and hannah Lord - Bride: Age 42, born County Armagh, Ireland, parents Samuel Watson, a Farmer and Sarah Hall
  5. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, Born Mitta Mitta, a wickerworker, aged 44 - Father: John Courtney, Farmer - Mother: Hannah Courtney maiden name Lord - Marriage: At Sandringham, aged 31, spouse Isabella Watson, no issue
  6. [S23] TROVE, The Age 24 Jul 1919, COURTNEY.— On the 23rd July, at the Brighton Hospital, Robert, third son of the late John Courtney, of Mitta Mitta, Eskdale, and loving husband of Isabella Courtney. Carew-street, Sandringham.
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Thomas Courtney

M, #657, b. 13 February 1878, d. 29 November 1949

Parents

FatherJohn Courtney (b. 1835, d. 5 February 1892)
MotherHannah Lord (b. 31 August 1848, d. 28 March 1923)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ada Wilson (b. 1888, d. 10 August 1966)

DaughterEvelyn Edith May Courtney (b. 1911, d. 18 September 1919)
SonLeslie John James Courtney (b. 1915)
SonKenneth Livingston Courtney (b. 9 December 1919, d. 1 June 2002)
SonHarold William Courtney (b. 1922)
DaughterShirley Isabel Courtney (b. 1924)
SonBruce Allan Courtney (b. 1930)

Biography

Birth13 February 1878Thomas Courtney was born on 13 February 1878 in Mitta Mitta, Victoria, Australia.1,2
Marriage25 January 1910He and Ada Wilson were married on 25 January 1910 in Sandringham, Victoria, Australia.3,4
Death29 November 1949He died on 29 November 1949 at age 71 in Preston, Victoria, Australia.5
Electoral Roll1903Thomas Courtney was on the electoral roll in Snowy Creek, Victoria, Australia, in 1903.6
Last Edited31 July 2018

Citations

  1. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, He is referred to in the death certificate of Hannah Courtney (Lord)
  2. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate Mitta Mitta 1878/173, Father: John Courtney, farmer, aged 43, born Armagh Ireland - Mother: Hannah Courtney formerly Lord, aged 28, born Oldham England - Marriage: 8 July 1866 - Issue: John Henry 10, Sarah 8, Anne 6, Joseph 4, Robert 2
  3. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, From his death certificate
  4. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At the Methodist Church - Husband: Age 31, born Mitta Mitta, a Photographer in Wangaratta, Father: John Courtney, Mother: Hannah Lord - Wife: Age 22, living in Albury
  5. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, A storekeeper - Age: 72 - Cause: Heart failure - Father: John Courtney, a Farmer - Mother: Sarah Courtney, formerly Lord - Married to Ada Wilson at age 30 in Sandringham - Children: May deceased, Leslie John James age 34, Kenneth Livingston age 29, Harold William age 27, Shirley Isabel age 25, Bruce Allan age 19
  6. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, Division of Indi, Magorra Polling Place, Occupation: miner
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Mary Courtney

F, #658, b. 15 November 1879, d. 6 September 1880

Parents

FatherJohn Courtney (b. 1835, d. 5 February 1892)
MotherHannah Lord (b. 31 August 1848, d. 28 March 1923)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Birth15 November 1879Mary Courtney was born on 15 November 1879 in Mitta Mitta, Victoria, Australia.1,2
Death6 September 1880She died on 6 September 1880 at age 0 in Mitta Mitta, Victoria, Australia.3
Last Edited31 July 2018

Citations

  1. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, She is referred to in the death certificate of Hannah Courtney (Lord)
  2. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate Mitta Mitta 1879/226, Father: John Courtney, farmer, aged 45, born Armagh Ireland - Mother: Hannah Courtney formerly Lord, aged 31, born Oldham England - Marriage: 8 July 1866 - Issue: John Henry 12, Sarah 10, Ann 8, Joseph 6, Robert 4, Thomas 2

    Registered: 20 November 1879
  3. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, Age: 10 months - Cause: Illegible - Father: John Courtney, Farmer - Mother: Hannah Courtney - Buried: 8 September 1880 in Mitta Mitta Cemetery
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Joshua Courtney

M, #660, b. 7 March 1884, d. 18 October 1949

Parents

FatherJohn Courtney (b. 1835, d. 5 February 1892)
MotherHannah Lord (b. 31 August 1848, d. 28 March 1923)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ada Knight (b. 1881, d. 24 June 1969)

DaughterAda May Courtney (b. 1910, d. 20 October 1989)
DaughterRuth Courtney (b. 1917, d. 20 April 1948)
DaughterRita Courtney (b. 1921)
DaughterIvy Courtney (b. 1927)

Biography

Birth7 March 1884Joshua Courtney was born on 7 March 1884 in Eskdale, Victoria, Australia.1,2
Marriage4 August 1909He and Ada Knight were married on 4 August 1909 in Glenhope, Victoria, Australia.3,4
Death18 October 1949He died on 18 October 1949 at age 65 in Hughesdale, Victoria, Australia.5,6
Last Edited31 July 2018

Citations

  1. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, He is referred to in the death certificate of Hannah Courtney (Lord)
  2. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate Mitta Mitta 1884/310, Father: John Courtney, farmer, aged 49, born Derryadd Ireland - Mother: Hannah Courtney formerly Lord, aged 38, born Oldham England - Marriage: 8 July 1866 - Issue: John Henry 16, Sarah 15, Ann 13, Joseph 11, Robert 9, Thomas 7, Mary deceased, Mary Jane deceased

    Registered: 20 April 1884
  3. [S23] TROVE, Ada is referred to in Joshua's death notice
  4. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Record, Husband: Age 25, born in Eskdale, living in Glenhope, a Farmer, Parents: John Courtney and Hannah Courtney formerly Lord - Wife: Age 27, born in Glenhope, living in Glenhope, Home Duties, Parents:Frank Knight and Ann Knght formerly Ellis - Witnesses: William James Courtney [brother] and Edith Annie Knight
  5. [S23] TROVE, Melbourne Argus 20 October 1949, COURTNEY. - On October 18, at Hughesdale, Joshua. much loved brother of Harry (deceased), Ann (deceased), Sarah (deceased), Tom (Preston), Will (Wangaratta), Bob (deceased), Emily (Wagga). -We will miss him.

    COURTNEY. - On October 18, at 199 Poath road, Hughesdale, Joshua, loving father-in-law of Ernest Bray, Fred Ezard, Kenneth White, and Hartley Lloyd, also greatly loved grandfather of Shirley and Bryan Ezard. Margaret and Christine White. and Suzanne Lloyd. -For ever with the Lord.

    COURTNEY.-On October 18, at his residence, 199 Poath road. Hughesdale, Joshua, the dearly loved husband of Ada. and loving father of May (Mrs. Ezard, of Devonport), Ruth (Mrs. Bray, deceased), Rita (Mrs. White), and Ivy (Mrs. Lloyd) -At peace In Jesus. (No mourning.)
  6. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, At 199 Poath Road Hughesdale Victoria - aged 65, a retired Agriculture Department Supervisor - Cause: Cerebral Thrombosis - Born Eskdale Victoria, parents: John Courtney, a Farmer and Hannah Courtney formerly Lord - Married at age 24 to Ada Knight - Issue: Ada May aged 39, Ruth deceased, Annie Rita aged 28, Ivy Alice aged 22
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William James Courtney

M, #661, b. 22 March 1886, d. 28 July 1954

Parents

FatherJohn Courtney (b. 1835, d. 5 February 1892)
MotherHannah Lord (b. 31 August 1848, d. 28 March 1923)
Pedigree Link

Family: Eliza Jane Cardwell (b. 1882, d. 15 September 1949)

DaughterGrace Courtney (b. 1913)
SonRoyden Courtney (b. 1916, d. 26 October 1956)
DaughterAlma Courtney (b. 3 May 1923)

Biography

Birth22 March 1886William James Courtney was born on 22 March 1886 in Eskdale, Victoria, Australia.1,2
Marriage27 July 1910He and Eliza Jane Cardwell were married on 27 July 1910 in Mitta Mitta, Victoria, Australia.3,4
Death28 July 1954He died on 28 July 1954 at age 68 in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia.5
Last Edited31 July 2018

Citations

  1. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, He was aged 37 at his mother's death in 1923
  2. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Father: John Courtney, farmer, aged 51, born Portadown Ireland - Mother: Hannah Courtney formerly Lord, aged 38, born Oldham County Lancaster England - Married: 8th July 1866, Chiltern Victoria - Issue: John Henry 18, Sarah 16, Ann 14, Joseph 12, Robert 10, Thomas 8 - Issue deceased: Mary, Mary Jane

    Registered 12 April 1866
  3. [S23] TROVE, Wodonga and Towong Sentinel 12 August 1910, COURTNEY-CARDWELL. A wedding in which there was much local interest took place in the Union Church, Mitta Mitta, on Wednesday, 27th ult., when Mr William Courtney, farmer of Eskdale, was married to Miss Eliza Jane Cardwell, third daughter of Mr John Cardwell, of "Lagoon View," Mitta Mitta. The church was crowded. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. B. Bond (Methodist), of Wodonga. The bride, who was tastefully gowned, was given away by her father; her bridesmaid was her sister, Miss Tilly Cardwell. The offices of best man were performed by Mr Joshua Courtney, brother of the bridegroom. After the ceremony, a large number of guests from all over the district partook of the wedding breakfast, which was served at the home of the bride's parents, and at which the orthodox toasts and sentiments were duly honored. After the breakfast, Mr and Mrs Courtney drove to Tallangatta, en route to Melbourne, on a honeymoon trip. On the Sunday night prior to the wedding Miss Cardwell, who was a leading teacher in the Union Sunday School, was presented with a silver sugar scuttle. The presentation was made at the close of the service by Mr Ashley, on behalf of the Sunday scholars.- "Herald."
  4. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Record, At Mitta Mitta Victoria - Groom: age 24, a Farmer, parents: John Courtney, a Farmer (deceased) and Hannah Lord - Bride: age 27, parents John Cardwell, a Farmer and Rachel Accen [?]
  5. [S23] TROVE, Melbourne Argus 29 July 1954, COURTNEY. William James.-On July 28, at Wangaratta Base Hospital, beloved husband of the late Jane, and loving father of Grace (Mrs, L. Hedges), Royden, Alma (Mrs. A. Outhned), father in-law of Les, Connie and Allen, devoted grandpa of Dawn, Faye and David, aged 61 years. -At rest.

    Age at death doesn't quite square up with age at his mother's death
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Emily Courtney

F, #662, b. 12 April 1888, d. 17 August 1977

Parents

FatherJohn Courtney (b. 1835, d. 5 February 1892)
MotherHannah Lord (b. 31 August 1848, d. 28 March 1923)
Pedigree Link

Family: David Lloyd (b. 10 September 1890, d. 1 December 1957)

DaughterAda May Lloyd (b. 1909, d. 18 July 1990)
SonJohn George Lloyd (b. 1911)
DaughterMary Hannah Lloyd (b. 1912, d. 7 May 1996)
SonDavid Frank Lloyd (b. 4 June 1914)
DaughterEmily Amelia Lloyd (b. 10 January 1916, d. 4 January 1994)

Biography

Birth12 April 1888Emily Courtney was born on 12 April 1888 in Eskdale, Victoria, Australia.1,2
Marriage30 December 1908David Lloyd and she were married on 30 December 1908 in Eskdale, Victoria, Australia.3,4
Death17 August 1977She died on 17 August 1977 at age 89 in Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia.5,6
Last Edited9 June 2023

Citations

  1. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, She is referred to in the death certificate of Hannah Courtney (Lord)
  2. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Father: John Courtney, farmer, aged 53, born Armagh Ireland - Mother: Hannah Courtney formerly Lord, aged 40, born Oldham England - Married: 8th July 1866, Chiltern Victoria - Issue: John Henry 20, Sarah 19, Ann 17, Joseph 14, Robert 12, Thomas 10, Joshua [?] 4, William James 2 - Issue deceased: Mary, Mary Jane - Registered 29 May 1888
  3. [S23] TROVE, Wodonga and Towong Sentinel 8 January 1909, LLOYD-COURTNEY. On Wednesday, 30th ult., a large number of friends gathered at the residence of the bride's mother, Eskdale, to witness the marriage of Mr David Lloyd, fourth son of Mr George Lloyd, of Wandiligong, to Miss Emily Courtney, youngest daughter of Mrs Courtney and the late John Courtney, of Eskdale. The bride was dressed in cream silk, trimmed with lace and insertion, and wore the customary wreath and veil. She was given away by her brother (Mr William Courtney) The bridesmaids were Miss Ada Knight, of Castlemaine, who was attired in a beautiful cream dress, trimmed with insertion and pink ribbon, with hat to match, and Misses Meta Courtney and Jean Swasbrick, nieces of the bride, gowned in muslin dresses trimmed with insertion and blue ribbon. Mr George Hunter, friend of the bridegroom, acted as best man, and Mr Joshua Courtney; brother of the bride, was groomsman. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. M. Jennings, of Wodonga. The bride and bridegroom left in the afternoon to spend their honeymoon in Melbourne.
  4. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Record, Groom: Age 26, a Miner, parents george Clarence Lloyd, a Miner and Mary Donovan - Bride: Age 20, parents John Courtney, a Farmer and Hannah Lord
  5. [S26] Australian Cemetery Index, Headstone
  6. [S25] Ancestry.com, Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current, Name: Emily Lloyd - Maiden Name: Courtney - Gender: Female - Birth Date: 19 Apr 1888 - Birth Place: Wagga Wagga City, New South Wales, Australia - Death Date: 17 Dec 1977 - Death Place: Wagga Wagga City, New South Wales, Australia - Cemetery: Wagga Wagga Monumental Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia - Father: John Henry Courtney - Mother: Hannah Courtney - Spouse: David Lawrence Lloyd - Children: Mary Hannah Furnell, Ada May Andrews, Emily Amelia Holliday - URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176100717/emily-lloyd
Family Explorer

Annie Sharkey

F, #663, b. 18 March 1889, d. 19 April 1972

Parents

FatherStephen Sharkey (b. 22 September 1868, d. 5 June 1949)
MotherElizabeth Mary Davidson (b. 2 October 1866, d. 11 August 1955)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Birth18 March 1889Annie Sharkey was born on 18 March 1889 in Failsworth, Lancashire, England.1,2,3
Marriage14 June 1919Charles Whitworth and she were married on 14 June 1919 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.4
Death19 April 1972She died on 19 April 1972 at age 83 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.5,6
Housemate2 April 1891Was in a Census7
Housemate2 April 1901Was in a Census8
Witness2 April 1911Annie Sharkey appeared in the household of Stephen Sharkey in the census on 2 April 1911 in Failsworth, Lancashire, England.9
Census19 June 1921She appeared in the census on 19 June 1921 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.10
Last Edited10 January 2025

Citations

  1. [S8] UK Registry, 1901 Census, Age last birthday was 12 in March 1901 - so born 1888/1889 - place of birth Failsworth Lancashire
  2. [S8] UK Registry, 1891 Census, Aged 2 - living at 35 Oldham Rd with mother Elizabeth and father Stephen
  3. [S8] UK Registry, Birth Certificate Extract - BXCF 307068, Born at 25 Oldham Road Failsworth - Father: Stephen Sharkey, Operative at Gut Works - Mother: Elizabeth Mary Sharkey, formerly Davidson

    Registered: 26 April 1889
  4. [S8] UK Registry, Marriage Certificate, Charles Whitworth, aged 31, a clerk, living at 6 High Street Newton Heath, father Charles James Whitworth, a Railway Guard
    Annie Sharkey, aged 30, no occupation, living at 6 High Street Newton Heath, father Stephen Sharkey, a labourer
  5. [S25] Ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, Name: Annie Whitworth - Death Age: 83 - Birth Date: 18 Mar 1889 - Registration Date: Apr 1972 - Registration District: Manchester - Inferred County: Lancashire - Volume: 10e - Page: 99
  6. [S25] Ancestry.com, England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Name: Annie Whitworth - Death Date: 19 Apr 1972 - Death Place: Manchester - Probate Date: 30 May 1972 - Probate Registry: Manchester
  7. [S8] UK Registry, 1891 Census, Living at 35 Oldham Rd Failsworth - Stephen, age 22, a whip string maker; Elizabeth age 24; Annie age 2
  8. [S8] UK Registry, 1901 Census, Living in 72 Mill Lane - Stephen, age 32, a Sausage Skin Manufacturer; Elizabeth Mary age 34, Annie age 12, Elizabeth age 9, Thomas Francis age 1
  9. [S8] UK Registry, 1911 Census, Living at 47 Mill Lane Failsworth, which had 4 rooms - Stephen, age 42, Skin Dresser; Elizabeth Mary age 44; Annie, a Weaver, age 22; Elizabeth, a Ring Spinner, age 19; Thomas Francis, School, age 11
  10. [S25] Ancestry.com, 1921 England Census, Name: Annie Whitworth - Gender: Female - Marital Status: Married - Age: 32 Years 3 Months - Relation to Head: Daughter-in-law - Estimated Birth Year: 1889 - Birth Place: Manchester, Lancashire, England - Residence Street Address: 6 High St, Newton Heath, North Manchester, Lancashire, England - Occupation: Cotton Weaver (Check) - Employer: J Howath & Sons Cotton Manufacturer - Place of Work: Hobson St, Failsworth - Household Members: (Name), Age, Relationship: Charles James Whitworth, 58 Years 11 Months, Head; Emily Whitworth, 50 Years 5 Months, Wife; Charles Whitworth [Annie's husband], 33 Years 1 Month, Son; Annie Whitworth, 32 Years 3 Months, Daughter-in-law; Louisa Whitworth, 31 Years 2 Months, Daughter; Florrie Whitworth, 28 Years 10 Months, Daughter; John Edward Whitworth, 18 Years 6 Months, Son; William Whitworth, 13 Years 2 Months, Son
Family Explorer

John Sharkey

M, #664, b. 1844, d. 15 October 1915

Parents

FatherGeorge Sharkey (b. before 1817)
MotherMary Anne Deane (b. before 1817)
Pedigree Link

Family: Susan Smith (b. 1843, d. 8 October 1926)

DaughterMary Ann Sharkey+ (b. 12 October 1864, d. 20 September 1918)
DaughterSusan Sharkey+ (b. 2 September 1866, d. 8 June 1917)
SonStephen Sharkey+ (b. 22 September 1868, d. 5 June 1949)
SonJohn Michael Sharkey+ (b. 24 September 1870, d. 30 June 1935)
SonGeorge Sharkey (b. 22 November 1872)
DaughterCatherine Christina Sharkey+ (b. 31 December 1876, d. 21 February 1963)
DaughterElizabeth Sharkey+ (b. 20 February 1879, d. 4 February 1957)
DaughterFrances Sharkey+ (b. 13 April 1881, d. 29 December 1952)
SonThomas Joseph Sharkey+ (b. 15 February 1883, d. 25 April 1951)
DaughterAgnes Sharkey (b. 6 September 1889, d. September 1960)

Biography

Birth1844John Sharkey was born in 1844 in Ireland.1
Marriage13 September 1863He and Susan Smith were married on 13 September 1863 in Dublin, Ireland.2
Death15 October 1915He died on 15 October 1915 at age ~71 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.3
Person Source4
Census3 April 1881John Sharkey appeared in the census on 3 April 1881 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.5
Census5 April 1891He appeared in the census on 5 April 1891 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.6
Census31 March 1901He appeared in the census on 31 March 1901 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.7
Census2 April 1911He appeared in the census on 2 April 1911 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.8
Last Edited10 January 2025

Citations

  1. [S8] UK Registry, He was aged 37 at the 1881 Census
  2. [S37] Irish Registry, Church Marriage Record, Husband: Joannes (John) Sharkey, 3 Brown St, Father - Georgii (George) deceased, Mother - Mariae (Mary) Annae (Ann) Dane, 3 John St Coombe -- Wife: Susan Smith, 11 Braithwaite St, Father - Stephani (Stephen) deceased, Mother - Mariae (Mary) Boshell, 11 Braithwaite St
  3. [S8] UK Registry, Death Certificate Extract 19/4/2007, Died at 26 Hall Street Newton Heath of Cerebral Haemmorhage - age 72 - formerly a sausage skin maker - notified by A[gnes] Sharkey, Daughter - Registered: 16 October 1915
  4. [S8] UK Registry, He is referred to on the Marriage certificate of Stephen Sharkey and Elizabeth Mary Davidson John's profession is given as Whip Gut Manufacturer
  5. [S8] UK Registry, 1881 Census, Age 37, living at 42 Dean Lane, a whip string maker, with wife Susan aged 37; daughter Mar A
  6. [S8] UK Registry, 1891 Census, Living at 26 Hall Street, a whip string maker, with wife Susan aged 47, daughter Susan 25, son John 20, daughter Catherine 14, daughter Elizabeth 12, daughter Frances 10, Son Thomas 8, daughter Agnes 1
  7. [S8] UK Registry, 1901 Census, Age 57, living at 26 Hall Street, a Gut String Manufacturer, with wife Susan aged 57; daughter Kate, 24, Cotton Weaver; daughter Lizzie, 22, Winder; daughter Fanny, 19, Handkerchief Ironer; son Thomas, 18, Railway Office Clerk;, daughter Agnes, 11
  8. [S8] UK Registry, 1911 Census, Age 67, living at 26 Hall Street, a Knocker Up, born Dublin,Ireland - with wife Sushanah [sic] aged 67, born Norfolk Island Australia and British subject by parentage - with daughter Catherine, 24, Weaver; daughter Agnes, 21, Weaver - John and Susan had been married 46 years and had 12 children, 9 still living
Family Explorer

Susan Smith

F, #665, b. 1843, d. 8 October 1926

Parents

FatherStephen Smith (b. 1804, d. 1 July 1846)
MotherMary Boshell (b. 1818, d. 7 November 1873)
Pedigree Link

Family: John Sharkey (b. 1844, d. 15 October 1915)

DaughterMary Ann Sharkey+ (b. 12 October 1864, d. 20 September 1918)
DaughterSusan Sharkey+ (b. 2 September 1866, d. 8 June 1917)
SonStephen Sharkey+ (b. 22 September 1868, d. 5 June 1949)
SonJohn Michael Sharkey+ (b. 24 September 1870, d. 30 June 1935)
SonGeorge Sharkey (b. 22 November 1872)
DaughterCatherine Christina Sharkey+ (b. 31 December 1876, d. 21 February 1963)
DaughterElizabeth Sharkey+ (b. 20 February 1879, d. 4 February 1957)
DaughterFrances Sharkey+ (b. 13 April 1881, d. 29 December 1952)
SonThomas Joseph Sharkey+ (b. 15 February 1883, d. 25 April 1951)
DaughterAgnes Sharkey (b. 6 September 1889, d. September 1960)

Biography

Birth1843Susan Smith was born in 1843 in Norfolk Island, Australia.1
Marriage13 September 1863John Sharkey and she were married on 13 September 1863 in Dublin, Ireland.2
Death8 October 1926She died on 8 October 1926 at age ~83 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.3
Person Source4
Witness7 August 18465,6
Witness3 April 1881Susan Smith appeared in the household of John Sharkey in the census on 3 April 1881 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.7
Witness5 April 1891She appeared in the household of John Sharkey in the census on 5 April 1891 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.8
Witness31 March 1901She appeared in the household of John Sharkey in the census on 31 March 1901 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.9
Witness2 April 1911She appeared in the household of John Sharkey in the census on 2 April 1911 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.10
Census19 June 1921She appeared in the census on 19 June 1921 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.11
Last Edited10 January 2025

Citations

  1. [S8] UK Registry, She was aged 37 in the 1881 Census, But she is aged 3 when returning to Sydney with her mother & siblings in August 1846 - birthplace is revealed in 1901 & 1911 Censuses
  2. [S37] Irish Registry, Church Marriage Record, Husband: Joannes (John) Sharkey, 3 Brown St, Father - Georgii (George) deceased, Mother - Mariae (Mary) Annae (Ann) Dane, 3 John St Coombe -- Wife: Susan Smith, 11 Braithwaite St, Father - Stephani (Stephen) deceased, Mother - Mariae (Mary) Boshell, 11 Braithwaite St
  3. [S8] UK Registry, Death Record, At 26 Hall Street - gives name as Susannah - Age: 83 - widow of John Sharkey Gut Manufacturer - Cause: Cardiac Muscle failure, Senility - Informant A [Agnes] Sharkey, daughter
  4. [S3] NSW Registry of B, D & M, She is referred to in the death notice of her son Stephen
  5. [S23] TROVE, The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) View title info Wed 12 Aug 1846, "7.Governor Phillip, brig, 188 tons, Captain Handley, from Norfolk Island the 18th July. Passengers Rev. Mr. Ison, (Church of England) Rev. J. Cavenagh, (Roman Catholic Minister,) Mrs. Farrell and three children, Miss Farrell, Miss Bellairs, Mrs. Sim and child, Mrs. Brown and three children, Mrs. Smith and four [sic] children, a sergeant and 15 privates of the 11th Regiment, and 50 prisoners of the Crown." The ship then arrived in Hobart on 23 August.
  6. [S25] Ancestry.com, New South Wales, Australia, Unassisted Immigrant Passenger Lists, 1826-1922, On board the Governor Phillip from Norfolk Island, bound for Hobart - Mrs. Smith, born Dublin and John, Susan & Stephen aged 6, 3 & 1
  7. [S8] UK Registry, 1881 Census, Age 37, living at 42 Dean Lane, a whip string maker, with wife Susan aged 37; daughter Mar A
  8. [S8] UK Registry, 1891 Census, Living at 26 Hall Street, a whip string maker, with wife Susan aged 47, daughter Susan 25, son John 20, daughter Catherine 14, daughter Elizabeth 12, daughter Frances 10, Son Thomas 8, daughter Agnes 1
  9. [S8] UK Registry, 1901 Census, Age 57, living at 26 Hall Street, a Gut String Manufacturer, with wife Susan aged 57; daughter Kate, 24, Cotton Weaver; daughter Lizzie, 22, Winder; daughter Fanny, 19, Handkerchief Ironer; son Thomas, 18, Railway Office Clerk;, daughter Agnes, 11
  10. [S8] UK Registry, 1911 Census, Age 67, living at 26 Hall Street, a Knocker Up, born Dublin,Ireland - with wife Sushanah [sic] aged 67, born Norfolk Island Australia and British subject by parentage - with daughter Catherine, 24, Weaver; daughter Agnes, 21, Weaver - John and Susan had been married 46 years and had 12 children, 9 still living
  11. [S25] Ancestry.com, 1921 England Census, Name: Susan Sharkey - Gender: Female - Nationality: British - Age: 77 Years 9 Months - Relation to Head: Head - Estimated Birth Year: 1843 - Birth Place: Norfolk Island, Australia - Residence Street Address: 26 Harr St, Newton Heath, North Manchester, Lancashire, England - Occupation: Home Duties - Household Members: (Name), Age, Relationship: Susan Sharkey, 77 Years 9 Months, Head; Agnes Sharkey, 31 Years 9 Months, Daughter
Family Explorer

Mary Ann Sharkey

F, #666, b. 12 October 1864, d. 20 September 1918

Parents

FatherJohn Sharkey (b. 1844, d. 15 October 1915)
MotherSusan Smith (b. 1843, d. 8 October 1926)
Pedigree Link

Family: Herbert Primrose Peers (b. 1865, d. 11 November 1936)

DaughterMartha Peers (b. 1890)
DaughterSusan Peers (b. 1894)

Biography

Birth12 October 1864Mary Ann Sharkey was born on 12 October 1864 in Dublin, Ireland.1
Marriage6 April 1885Herbert Primrose Peers and she were married on 6 April 1885 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England.2,3
Death20 September 1918She died on 20 September 1918 at age 53 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.4
Witness3 April 1881Mary Ann Sharkey appeared in the household of John Sharkey in the census on 3 April 1881 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.5
Census5 April 1891She appeared in the census on 5 April 1891 in Newton, Lancashire, England.6
Census31 March 1901She appeared in the census on 31 March 1901 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.7
Last Edited11 August 2023

Citations

  1. [S37] Irish Registry, Birth Record, Maria Anna Sharkey - Father: Joannis [John] - Mother: Susanna Smith - Residence: 11 Braithwaite St - baptised 13 October - Sponsor: Maria Anna Taylor
  2. [S8] UK Registry, Marriage Record, Vol 8d Page 572
  3. [S89] Find My Past, England Roman Catholic Parish Marriages, First name(s): Herbert Primrose - Last name: Peers - Birth year: 1864 - Age: 21 - Residence: 20 Bennett St, Newton - Marriage date: 06 Apr 1885 - Spouse's first name(s): Mary Ann - Spouse's last name: Sharkey - Spouse's birth year: 1864 - Spouse's age: 21 - Spouse's residence: 24 Bennett St, Newton - Parish: Failsworth, St Mary, Salford, Lancashire, England - Father's first name(s): George - Father's last name: Peers - Spouse's father's first name(s): John - Spouse's father's last name: Sharkey
  4. [S8] UK Registry, Death Record, At 4 Miller Street - Age: 53 - Wife of Herbert Peers, Furnaceman (meter works) - Cause: Carcinoma (Breast)
  5. [S8] UK Registry, 1881 Census, Age 37, living at 42 Dean Lane, a whip string maker, with wife Susan aged 37; daughter Mar A
  6. [S8] UK Registry, 1891 Census, Living at 12 Benjamin Street with husband Herbert and daughter Martha, aged 11 months
  7. [S25] Ancestry.com, 1901 England Census, Name: Mary A Peers - Age: 36 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1865 - Relation to Head: Wife [not sure where her husband Herbert was] - Gender: Female - Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland - Civil parish: North Manchester - Ecclesiastical parish: Newton Heath All Saints, Lancashire, England - Household Members (Name), Age, Relationship: Mary A Peers, 36, Wife; Martha Peers, 10, Daughter; Susan Peel, 7, Daughter
Family Explorer

John Michael Sharkey

M, #667, b. 24 September 1870, d. 30 June 1935

Parents

FatherJohn Sharkey (b. 1844, d. 15 October 1915)
MotherSusan Smith (b. 1843, d. 8 October 1926)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ada Sharp (b. November 1867, d. 5 February 1919)

SonJohn Edward Sharkey (b. February 1895, d. October 1967)
DaughterJessie Sharkey (b. 19 February 1896, d. July 1974)
SonRobert Joseph Sharkey (b. November 1900, d. May 1901)
SonStephen Sharkey (b. February 1905, d. 3 August 1976)

Biography

Birth24 September 1870John Michael Sharkey was born on 24 September 1870 in Dublin, Ireland.1,2
MarriageNovember 1893He and Ada Sharp were married in November 1893 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England.3
Marriage30 November 1919He and Elizabeth Blomeley were married on 30 November 1919 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England.4,5
Death30 June 1935He died on 30 June 1935 at age 64 in Llanrhos, Wales.6
Witness3 April 1881John Michael Sharkey appeared in the household of John Sharkey in the census on 3 April 1881 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.7
Witness5 April 1891John Michael Sharkey appeared in the household of John Sharkey in the census on 5 April 1891 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.8
Census2 April 1901John Michael Sharkey appeared in the census on 2 April 1901 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.9
Census2 April 1911He appeared in the census on 2 April 1911 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.10
Census19 June 1921He appeared in the census on 19 June 1921 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.11
Last Edited10 January 2025

Citations

  1. [S8] UK Registry, 1881 Census, Age 11 - occupation Scholar - living at 42 Dean Lane Newton, Prestwich, Lancashire
  2. [S37] Irish Registry, Birth Certificate, Father: John Sharkey, Mother: Susan Smith, at 38 New Market - baptised 26 September, attendees Michael Smith and Cath Sharkey
  3. [S25] Ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915, Name: John Sharkey - Registration Year: 1893 - Registration Quarter: Oct-Nov-Dec - Registration District: Prestwich, Lancashire - Volume: 8d - Page: 545 - Records on Page: Patrick Clarke, Mary Elizabeth Oldham, John Sharkey, Ada Sharp
  4. [S25] Ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005, Name: John Sharkey - Registration Date: Oct 1919 - Registration District: Prestwich, Lancashire - Spouse: Elizabeth Blomeley - Volume Number: 8d - Page Number: 849
  5. [S25] Ancestry.com, Manchester, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1930, At Miles Platting [?] - John an Engineer, a Widower aged 47, father John Sharkey, deceased - Elizabeth, a Spinster aged 47, father John Blomeley, decased
  6. [S8] UK Registry, Death Record, At the Plas Mariandir (home care centre) - age 64 - residence: 50 Attleboro road Moston Manchester, a general labourer - Cause: cardiac failure - Informant; Elizabeth Sharkey, widow, of 50 Attleboro road Moston Manchester
  7. [S8] UK Registry, 1881 Census, Age 37, living at 42 Dean Lane, a whip string maker, with wife Susan aged 37; daughter Mar A
  8. [S8] UK Registry, 1891 Census, Living at 26 Hall Street, a whip string maker, with wife Susan aged 47, daughter Susan 25, son John 20, daughter Catherine 14, daughter Elizabeth 12, daughter Frances 10, Son Thomas 8, daughter Agnes 1
  9. [S8] UK Registry, 1901 Census, Living at 24 Randolph Street Moston Manchester - name spelt Sharkie, age 29, a Fireman of Railway Works - wife Ada, age 31 - children: John E 6, Jessie 5, Robert 5 months
  10. [S8] UK Registry, 1911 Census, Living at 55 Attleboro Road Moston Manchester - age 40, a Railway plate layer - wife Ada, age 42, married 18 years,4 children, 3 living - children: John 16, Jessie 15, Stephen 6
  11. [S25] Ancestry.com, 1921 England Census, Name: John Sharkey - Gender: Male - Marital Status: Married - Age: 50 Years 7 Months - Relation to Head: Head - Estimated Birth Year: 1870 - Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland - Residence Street Address: 50 Attleboro Road, Moston, Manchester, Lancashire, England - Occupation: Boiler fireman - Household Members: (Name), Age, Relationship: John Sharkey, 50 Years 7 Months, Head; Elizabeth Sharkey, 48 Years 8 Months, Wife; Stephen Sharkey, 16 Years 3 Months, Son
Family Explorer

Susan Sharkey

F, #668, b. 2 September 1866, d. 8 June 1917

Parents

FatherJohn Sharkey (b. 1844, d. 15 October 1915)
MotherSusan Smith (b. 1843, d. 8 October 1926)
Pedigree Link

Family: Wlliam Collins (b. 1868, d. 11 November 1920)

DaughterMary Agnes Collins (b. 9 January 1900, d. December 1984)
DaughterCatherine Collins (b. 1 February 1902, d. December 1990)
Sharkey, Susan GGA from Ancestry

Biography

Birth2 September 1866Susan Sharkey was born on 2 September 1866 in Dublin, Ireland.1,2
MarriageAugust 1896Wlliam Collins and she were married in August 1896 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England.3
Death8 June 1917She died on 8 June 1917 at age 50 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.4
Witness3 April 1881Susan Sharkey appeared in the household of John Sharkey in the census on 3 April 1881 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.5
Witness5 April 1891She appeared in the household of John Sharkey in the census on 5 April 1891 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.6
Census2 January 1901She appeared in the census on 2 January 1901 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.7
Census2 April 1911She appeared in the census on 2 April 1911 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.8
Last Edited21 October 2020

Citations

  1. [S8] UK Registry, 1881 Census, Age 14 - occupation Cotton Operative - living at 42 Dean Lane Newton, Prestwich, Lancashire
  2. [S37] Irish Registry, Birth Certificate, Father: John Sharkey - Mother: Susan Smith - Address: 36 [illegible] - Baptised: 3 September - Witnesses: John Smith and Mary Ann Taylor
  3. [S25] Ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915, Name: William Collins - Registration Year: 1896 - Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep - Registration District: Prestwich, Lancashire - Volume: 8d - Page: 681 - Records on Page: William Collins . . . Susan Sharkey
  4. [S8] UK Registry, Death Record, At 24 Hall Street - name given as Susannah - age 50 years - wife of William Collins - Cause: Carcinoma
  5. [S8] UK Registry, 1881 Census, Age 37, living at 42 Dean Lane, a whip string maker, with wife Susan aged 37; daughter Mar A
  6. [S8] UK Registry, 1891 Census, Living at 26 Hall Street, a whip string maker, with wife Susan aged 47, daughter Susan 25, son John 20, daughter Catherine 14, daughter Elizabeth 12, daughter Frances 10, Son Thomas 8, daughter Agnes 1
  7. [S8] UK Registry, 1901 Census, Living at 17/19 Buckley Street - William age 33, a laborer; Susan age 33; Mary A age 1; plus 2 lodgers
  8. [S8] UK Registry, 1911 Census, Living at 24 Hall Street - William age 43, a Coal Heaver; Susan age 43 - married 15 years - Mary age 11; Catherine age 9; Niece Susan Peers age 17
Family Explorer

Catherine Christina Sharkey

F, #669, b. 31 December 1876, d. 21 February 1963

Parents

FatherJohn Sharkey (b. 1844, d. 15 October 1915)
MotherSusan Smith (b. 1843, d. 8 October 1926)
Pedigree Link

Family: Albert Ernest Makin (b. 6 January 1875, d. October 1923)

SonJoseph Makin (b. 2 July 1913, d. February 1996)
Sharkey, Catherine GGA - from Ancestry

Biography

Birth31 December 1876Catherine Christina Sharkey was born on 31 December 1876 in Newton, Lancashire, England.1,2
Marriage1 March 1913Albert Ernest Makin and she were married on 1 March 1913 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England.3,4
Death21 February 1963She died on 21 February 1963 at age 86 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.5
Witness3 April 1881Catherine Christina Sharkey appeared in the household of John Sharkey in the census on 3 April 1881 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.6
Witness5 April 1891She appeared in the household of John Sharkey in the census on 5 April 1891 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.7
Witness31 March 1901She appeared in the household of John Sharkey in the census on 31 March 1901 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.8
Witness2 April 1911She appeared in the household of John Sharkey in the census on 2 April 1911 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.9
Census19 June 1921She appeared in the census on 19 June 1921 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.10
Census29 September 1939She appeared in the census on 29 September 1939 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.11
Last Edited17 January 2025

Citations

  1. [S8] UK Registry, 1881 Census, Age 4 - living at 42 Dean Lane Newton, Prestwich, Lancashire
  2. [S8] UK Registry, Birth Record, Born at 586 Oldham Road - Father: John Sharkey, Labourer at Catgut Works - Mother: Susan Sharkey formerly Smith
  3. [S8] UK Registry, Marriage Record, Vol 8d Page 545
  4. [S25] Ancestry.com, Lancashire, England, Catholic Registers of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1762-1913, Name: Catharinam Christmam Sharky [sic] - Gender: Female - Record Type: Marriage - Marriage Date: 1 Mar. 1913 - Marriage Church: St. Mary's, Failsworth, Lancashire, England - Diocese: Salford - Father: Joannis Sharky - Spouse:
    Albertum Ernestim Makin
  5. [S8] UK Registry, Death Certificate, At 10 Warden Lane - age 85 [sic] - widow of Albert Ernest Makin, a Packer - Cause: Cardiac muscle failure, Senility - Informant: J. Makin, Son
  6. [S8] UK Registry, 1881 Census, Age 37, living at 42 Dean Lane, a whip string maker, with wife Susan aged 37; daughter Mar A
  7. [S8] UK Registry, 1891 Census, Living at 26 Hall Street, a whip string maker, with wife Susan aged 47, daughter Susan 25, son John 20, daughter Catherine 14, daughter Elizabeth 12, daughter Frances 10, Son Thomas 8, daughter Agnes 1
  8. [S8] UK Registry, 1901 Census, Age 57, living at 26 Hall Street, a Gut String Manufacturer, with wife Susan aged 57; daughter Kate, 24, Cotton Weaver; daughter Lizzie, 22, Winder; daughter Fanny, 19, Handkerchief Ironer; son Thomas, 18, Railway Office Clerk;, daughter Agnes, 11
  9. [S8] UK Registry, 1911 Census, Age 67, living at 26 Hall Street, a Knocker Up, born Dublin,Ireland - with wife Sushanah [sic] aged 67, born Norfolk Island Australia and British subject by parentage - with daughter Catherine, 24, Weaver; daughter Agnes, 21, Weaver - John and Susan had been married 46 years and had 12 children, 9 still living
  10. [S25] Ancestry.com, 1921 England Census, Name: Catherine Makin - Gender: Female - Marital Status: Married - Age: 44 Years 6 Months - Relation to Head: Wife - Estimated Birth Year: 1877 - Birth Place: Manchester, Lancashire, England - Residence Street Address: 10 Warden Lane, Newton Heath, Lancashire, England - Occupation: Weaver Cotton - Employer: George Howarth Canal Mills Cloth Manufacturers - Place of Work: Droylsden Rd, Newton Heath - Household Members (Name), Age, Relationship: Albert Ernest Makin, 46 Years 6 Months, Head; Catherine Makin, 44 Years 6 Months, Wife; Joseph Makin, 7 Years 11 Months, Son
  11. [S8] UK Registry, 1939 England and Wales Register, Living at 10 Warden Street - a Widow and a Cotton Weaver, born 31 December 1876 - living with son Joseph, a Shipping Clerk, born 2 July 1913
Family Explorer

Elizabeth Sharkey

F, #670, b. 20 February 1879, d. 4 February 1957

Parents

FatherJohn Sharkey (b. 1844, d. 15 October 1915)
MotherSusan Smith (b. 1843, d. 8 October 1926)
Pedigree Link

Family: Harold Taylor (b. 22 August 1880, d. October 1934)

SonWilliam Taylor (b. 21 September 1908, d. October 1979)
DaughterAlice Taylor (b. 30 January 1910)
SonHarold Taylor (b. 8 November 1912, d. August 1986)
DaughterAnnie Taylor (b. 26 April 1915, d. October 1984)
Sharkey, Elizabeth GGA - from Ancestry

Biography

Birth20 February 1879Elizabeth Sharkey was born on 20 February 1879 in Newton, Lancashire, England.1,2
Marriage9 June 1906Harold Taylor and she were married on 9 June 1906 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England.3
Death4 February 1957She died on 4 February 1957 at age 77 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.4
Baptism9 March 1879Elizabeth Sharkey was baptized on 9 March 1879 in Failsworth, Lancashire, England.5
Witness3 April 1881She appeared in the household of John Sharkey in the census on 3 April 1881 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.6
Witness5 April 1891She appeared in the household of John Sharkey in the census on 5 April 1891 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.7
Witness31 March 1901She appeared in the household of John Sharkey in the census on 31 March 1901 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.8
Census2 April 1911She appeared in the census on 2 April 1911 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.9
Census19 June 1921She appeared in the census on 19 June 1921 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.10
Census29 September 1939She appeared in the census on 29 September 1939 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.11
Last Edited12 January 2025

Citations

  1. [S8] UK Registry, 1881 Census, Age 2 - living at 42 Dean Lane Newton, Prestwich, Lancashire
  2. [S8] UK Registry, Birth Certificate Extract - 25/10/1934, Born 20 February 1879 at 42 Dean Lane Newton - Father: John Sharkey, Fiddle String Maker - Mother: Susan Sharkey formerly Smith

    Registered: 24 March 1879
  3. [S8] UK Registry, Marriage Record, Vol 8d Page 743 - Got husband's name and age from 1939 England and Wales Register
  4. [S8] UK Registry, Death Record, At 6 Witham Ave Wythenshawe - age: 77 - widow of Harold Taylor a Blacksmith - Cause: Congestive Cardiac Failure - Informant: A. Gleaves, daughter
  5. [S25] Ancestry.com, Lancashire, England, Catholic Registers of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1762-1913, Name: Elizabeth Sharkey - Baptism Age: 0 - Record Type: Baptism - Birth Date: 21 Feb. 1879 [sic] - Baptism Date: 9 Mar. 1879 - Baptism Church: Failsworth Catholic Church, Lancashire, England - Father: John Sharkey - Mother: Susan Smith - Witnesses: Robert Barkeley [?] and Mary Ann Sharkey [Elizabeth's sister? - She was only 15 at the time]
  6. [S8] UK Registry, 1881 Census, Age 37, living at 42 Dean Lane, a whip string maker, with wife Susan aged 37; daughter Mar A
  7. [S8] UK Registry, 1891 Census, Living at 26 Hall Street, a whip string maker, with wife Susan aged 47, daughter Susan 25, son John 20, daughter Catherine 14, daughter Elizabeth 12, daughter Frances 10, Son Thomas 8, daughter Agnes 1
  8. [S8] UK Registry, 1901 Census, Age 57, living at 26 Hall Street, a Gut String Manufacturer, with wife Susan aged 57; daughter Kate, 24, Cotton Weaver; daughter Lizzie, 22, Winder; daughter Fanny, 19, Handkerchief Ironer; son Thomas, 18, Railway Office Clerk;, daughter Agnes, 11
  9. [S25] Ancestry.com, 1911 England Census, Name: Lizzie Taylor - Age in 1911: 31 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1880 - Relation to Head: Wife - Gender: Female - Birth Place: Manchester, Lancashire, England - Civil parish: North Manchester, Lancashire, England - Street Address: 16 Hall St Newton Heath - Marital Status: Married - Household Members: (Name), Age, Relationship: Harold Taylor, 30, Head; Lizzie Taylor, 31, Wife; William Taylor, 2, Son; Alice Taylor, 6/12 sic], Daughter
  10. [S25] Ancestry.com, 1921 England Census, Name: Elizabeth Taylor - Gender: Female - Marital Status: Married - Age: 42 Years 4 Months - Relation to Head: Wife - Estimated Birth Year: 1879 - Birth Place: Manchester, Lancashire, England - Residence Street Address: 16 Hatt St, Newton Heath, North Manchester, Lancashire, England - Occupation: Home Duties - Household Members: (Name), Age, Relationship: Harold Taylor, 40 Years 10 Months, Head; Elizabeth Taylor, 42 Years 4 Months, Wife; William Taylor, 12 Years 9 Months, Son; Alice Taylor, 10 Years 9 Months, Daughter; Harold Taylor, 8, Son; Annie Taylor, 6, Daughter
  11. [S25] Ancestry.com, 1939 England and Wales Register, Name: Elizabeth Taylor - Gender: Female - Marital Status: Widow - Birth Date: 20 Feb 1879 - Residence Date: 1939 - Address: 16 Hall St Manchester, Lancashire, England - Occupation: Unpaid Domestic Duties - Line Number: 6 - Schedule Number: 153 - Sub Schedule Number: 1 - Enumeration District: Nkme - Borough: Manchester - Registration district: 466.4. - Household Members & Age: Elizabeth Taylor 60, William Taylor 31, Harold Taylor 27, Annie Taylor 24
Family Explorer

Rosa May Shields

F, #671, b. 2 May 1905, d. 22 January 1993

Parents

FatherWilliam Mark Shields (b. 21 September 1860, d. 12 June 1930)
MotherEdith Rose Newington (b. 23 September 1868, d. 4 November 1950)
Pedigree Link
Shields, Rosa GA 1936

Biography

Birth2 May 1905Rosa May Shields was born on 2 May 1905 in Clapham, London, England.1
Marriage25 March 1933Robert Charles Went and she were married on 25 March 1933 in Rockdale, NSW, Australia.2
Death22 January 1993She died on 22 January 1993 at age 87 in Springwood, NSW, Australia.3
Baptism11 May 1905Rosa May Shields was baptized on 11 May 1905 in Clapham, London, England.4
Witness2 April 1911She appeared in the household of William Mark Shields in the census on 2 April 1911 in Southwark, London, England.5
Witness19 June 1921She appeared in the household of William Mark Shields in the census on 19 June 1921 in Camberwell, London, England.6
Emigration6 November 1924She emigrated on 6 November 1924 from London, England, at to Sydney, Australia on the ship Sophocles.7
Electoral Roll1930She was on the electoral roll in Woollahra, NSW, Australia, in 1930.8
Electoral Roll1930She was on the electoral roll in Paddington, NSW, Australia, in 1930.9
Electoral Roll1936She was on the electoral roll in Kogarah, NSW, Australia, in 1936.10
Electoral Roll1954She was on the electoral roll in Arncliffe, NSW, Australia, in 1954.11
Electoral Roll1963She was on the electoral roll in Tahmoor, NSW, Australia, in 1963.12
Electoral Roll1980She was on the electoral roll in Springwood, NSW, Australia, in 1980.13
Last Edited9 January 2021

Citations

  1. [S8] UK Registry, Baptism Certificate, Gives Birth Date
  2. [S3] NSW Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, Husband: Robert Charles Went; Storekeeper; born England; aged 40; Father - Edwin Went (deceased), Sailmaker; Mother - Emma Caroline Lacey
    Wife: Rosa May Shields; Dressmaker; born London, England; aged 27; Father - William Mark Shields (deceased), Plumber; Mother - Edith Rose Newington

    Witnesses: Oswald B Went and Florence Jessie Darcy
  3. [S87] Newspapers.com, The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday, January 26, 1993, WENT, Rosa May - January 22 1993 at hospital Nambour Queensland, formerly of Springwood New South Wales, dearly beloved wife of Robert (deceased), loving mother of Deirdre and Peter, love mother-in-lae, grandmother and great-grandmother of their families, loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt of the Shields family. Aged 87 years. In God's care.
  4. [S8] UK Registry, Baptism certificate, Parents William Mark & Edith Rose Shields, 102 Paradise Rd Clapham, William's occupation plumber
  5. [S8] UK Registry, 1911 Census, 56 Albany Rd Old Kent Rd SE - William Mark Shields, age 50; Edith Rose Shields, age 42; William Henry Shields, age 10; Alfred Robert Shields, age 9; Ivy Shields, age 7; Rosa May Shields, age 5; Bernard Shields, age 4; Robert Lenard Shields, age 2; Martha Olive Shields, age 9 months
  6. [S25] Ancestry.com, 1921 England Census, Name: William Shields - Gender: Male - Marital Status: Married - Age: 60 Years 9 Months - Relation to Head: Head - Estimated Birth Year: 1860 - Birth Place: Camden Town, London, England - Residence Street Address: 177 St George Rd, Peckham, SE15 Camberwell, London, Surrey, England - Occupation: Shopkeeper Oil & Colour - Employer: Own Account - Place of Work: At Home - Number of Children Under 16: 4 - Household Members: (Name), Age, Relationship: William Shields, 60 Years 9 Months, Head; Edith Shields, 52 Years 9 Months, Wife; William Shields, 20 Years 11 Months, Son, a Plumber's Labourer; Rose Shields, 16 Years 1 Month, Daughter, an Oil & Colour Shop Assistant; Bernard Shields, 14 Years 8 Months, Son; Robert Shields, 12 Years 7 Months, Son; Martha Shields, 10 Years 11 Months, Daughter; King George Shields, 9, Son [the last 4 in full time education]
  7. [S25] Ancestry.com, Emigration Record
  8. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, Address 40 Bellevue Rd Woollahra, occupation dressmaker - her mother Edith Rose is at the same address
  9. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, Address 11 The Alencon Vialoux Ave, occupation dressmaker - her mother Edith and brother Robert are recorded at the same address
  10. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, With Robert Charles Went at 17 Chandler St
  11. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, With Robert Charles Went at 28 Knoll Avenue
  12. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, With Robert Charles Went at Allawah, Edinburgh Rd
  13. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, With Robert Charles Went at 20 Pitt St
Family Explorer

John Davidson

M, #672, b. 13 June 1840, d. 27 May 1913

Parents

FatherJohn Davidson (b. 1812, d. 12 February 1881)
MotherJane Nelson (b. 1814, d. 4 January 1900)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mary Jane Gordon (b. 1838, d. 24 August 1912)

SonJohn Nelson Davidson+ (b. 7 November 1864, d. 20 July 1932)
DaughterElizabeth Mary Davidson+ (b. 2 October 1866, d. 11 August 1955)
SonRichard Davidson (b. 20 February 1869, d. 26 November 1912)
SonEdward James Davidson+ (b. 4 August 1871, d. 11 March 1945)
DaughterMargaret Davidson+ (b. 12 January 1874, d. 5 July 1957)
DaughterMartha Ann Davidson (b. 19 February 1876, d. 11 April 1956)
DaughterLily Davidson+ (b. 25 March 1881, d. 14 February 1937)
SonThomas Gladstone Davidson+ (b. 18 August 1883, d. 16 January 1948)

Biography

Birth13 June 1840John Davidson was born on 13 June 1840 in Brampton, Cumberland, England.1,2
Marriage7 September 1861He and Mary Jane Gordon were married on 7 September 1861 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.3,4
Death27 May 1913He died on 27 May 1913 at age 72 in Failsworth, Lancashire, England.5,6
NoteOn the Marriage certificate of Stephen Sharkey and Elizabeth Mary Davidson John's profession is given as Silk Mill Hand.
Person Source7
Baptism14 June 1840John Davidson was baptized on 14 June 1840 in Brampton, Cumberland, England.8
Witness2 April 1841He appeared in the household of John Davidson in the census on 2 April 1841 in Brampton, Cumberland, England.9
Witness2 April 1851John Davidson appeared in the household of John Davidson in the census on 2 April 1851 in Brampton, Cumberland, England.10
Census2 April 1871John Davidson appeared in the census on 2 April 1871 in Newton Heath, Lancashire, England.11
Census3 April 1881He appeared in the census on 3 April 1881 in Failsworth, Lancashire, England.12
Census5 April 1891He appeared in the census on 5 April 1891 in Failsworth, Lancashire, England.13
Census31 March 1901He appeared in the census on 31 March 1901 in Failsworth, Lancashire, England.14
Census2 April 1911He appeared in the census on 2 April 1911 in Failsworth, Lancashire, England.15
Last Edited10 January 2025

Citations

  1. [S8] UK Registry, He was aged 40 in the 1881 Census and aged 11 months in the 1841 Census
  2. [S8] UK Registry, Birth Record, Father: John Davidson, a Weaver - Mother: Jane Davidson formerly Nelson
  3. [S8] UK Registry, From birth certificate of their daughter
  4. [S8] UK Registry, Marriage Certificate, Husband: John Davidson, age 21, bachelor, a Weaver, living at 3 Fortune Street, Father: John Davidson, a Weaver - Wife: Mary Jane Richardson, age 23, widow, living at 3 Fortune Street, Father: William Gordon, a Weaver - Witnesses: Thomas Nolan and Mary Cassidy
  5. [S8] UK Registry, Gravestone, Also grave of wife Mary Jane and son Richard
  6. [S8] UK Registry, Death Record, At 74 Mill Lane - Age 72, a Cotton Twister - Cause: Chronic Rheumatism, Morbus Cordis - Informant: John Davidson, son, 59 Mill Lane
  7. [S8] UK Registry, He is referred to in the birth certificate of Elizabeth Mary Davidson
  8. [S25] Ancestry.com, England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, Name: John Davidson - Gender: Male - Baptism Date: 14 Jun 1840 - Baptism Place: Brampton, Cumberland, England - Father: John Davidson - Mother: Jane Davidson - FHL Film Number: 252843
  9. [S8] UK Registry, 1841 Census, Living at Toppings Buildings - John, age 25 [doesn't match other censuses], a Weaver; Jane, age 25 [doesn't match other censuses] - Elizabeth, age 8; Nelson, age 6; Margaret, age 4; John, age 11 months - also listed are James Nelson age 50 [John's father-in-law], Elizabeth Nelson age 48 [John's mother-in-law] and William Nelson age 25 [[John's brother-in-law ?]
  10. [S8] UK Registry, 1851 Census, Living at New Brighton Lunning [?] - John, age 39, a Loom Weaver; Jane, age 37, a Cotton Winder - Nelson, age 15, a Hand Loom Weaver; Margaret, age 13, a Hand Loom Weaver ; John, age 10, a Hand Loom Weaver; Richard, age 8 a Sunday Scholar; Jane age 4; Mary, age 11 months; James Nelson, Father-in-Law, age 67, formerly agricultural labourer, born Milton, Cumberland; Elizabeth Nelson, Mother-in-Law, age 56, Hand Loom Weaver, born Scotland
  11. [S8] UK Registry, 1871 Census, Living at 3 Albion Terrace - John, age 30, a Silk Weaver; Mary Jane, age 33 - John Nelson, age 6, a scholar; Elizabeth Mary, age 4, a scholar; Richard, age 2
  12. [S8] UK Registry, 1881 Census, Living at 41 Dob Lane - John, age 40, a Twister Cotton mill [?]; Mary Jane, age 42; John Nelson, age 16, a Piecer in Cotton Mill; Elizabeth M., age 14, a Piecer in Cotton Mill; Richard, age 12, a Piecer in Cotton Mill; Edward James, age 9, a scholar; Margaret, age 7, a scholar; Martha Ann age 5; Lily, age under 1 month
  13. [S8] UK Registry, 1891 Census, Living at 41 Oldham Road - John, age 50, a Cotton Spinner; Mary Jane, age 51; Richard, age 22, a Cotton Piecer; Edward James, age 19, a Cotton Piecer; Margaret, age 17, a Cotton Piecer; Martha Ann age 15, a Cotton Spinner; Lily, age 10, a scholar; Thomas Gladstone, age 7, a scholar
  14. [S8] UK Registry, 1901 Census, Living at 74 Mill Lane (next door to Stephen Sharkey, married to John's daughter Elizabeth Mary) - John, age 60, a Drawer In at Cotton Mill; Mary Jane, age 63; Richard, age 32, a Carter; Lily, age 20, Ring Spinner at a Cotton Mill; Thomas Gladstone, age 17, a Cotton Piecer
  15. [S8] UK Registry, 1911 Census, Living at 74 Mill Lane - John, age 70, a Twister Cotton Mill; Mary Jane, age 73, married for 49 years, bore 10 children, 8 living; Richard, age 42, a Carter, General Carrier
Family Explorer

Alfred Robert Shields

M, #673, b. 6 October 1901, d. 8 August 1992

Parents

FatherWilliam Mark Shields (b. 21 September 1860, d. 12 June 1930)
MotherEdith Rose Newington (b. 23 September 1868, d. 4 November 1950)
Pedigree Link

Family: Hazel Rose Hewitt (b. 1925, d. 2 November 2020)

DaughterLiving (b. 1953)

Biography

Birth6 October 1901Alfred Robert Shields was born on 6 October 1901 in Clapham, London, England.1
Marriage5 June 1942He and Valmai Caroline Garland were married on 5 June 1942 in North Sydney, NSW, Australia.2
Divorce1943He and Valmai Caroline Garland were divorced in 1943.3
Marriage6 September 1950He and Hazel Rose Hewitt were married on 6 September 1950 in Sydney, NSW, Australia.4
Death8 August 1992He died on 8 August 1992 at age 90 in Wamberal, NSW, Australia.5,6
Baptism29 December 1901Alfred Robert Shields was baptized on 29 December 1901 in Parish of St Barnabas, London, England.7
Witness2 April 1911He appeared in the household of William Mark Shields in the census on 2 April 1911 in Southwark, London, England.8
Electoral Roll1930Alfred Robert Shields was on the electoral roll in Warialda, NSW, Australia, in 1930.9
Electoral Roll1936He was on the electoral roll in Blackheath, NSW, Australia, in 1936.10
Electoral Roll1949He was on the electoral roll in Blackheath, NSW, Australia, in 1949.11
Electoral Roll1954He was on the electoral roll in Long Jetty, NSW, Australia, in 1954.12
Electoral Roll1958He was on the electoral roll in Long Jetty, NSW, Australia, in 1958.13
Electoral Roll1980He was on the electoral roll in Long Jetty, NSW, Australia, in 1980.14
Last Edited6 February 2025

Citations

  1. [S8] UK Registry, Birth Record, At 102 Paradise Road - Father: William Mark Shields, a Plumber (Journeyman) - Mother: Edith Rose Shields late Norman
  2. [S68] NSW Government Records, Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, 1814-2011, Husband: age 40, a Lance Corporal in the AIF, living at Fairview, Lookout Street Blackheath, Parents: William Mark Shields and Edith Rose Newington - Wife: age 29, a Packer, Parents: Henry William Garland and Annie Marie Jobson [?]
  3. [S25] Ancestry.com, Peter Shields Family Tree
  4. [S3] NSW Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At Campsie Congregational Church - Husband: a Postal Officer living at Queens Road Leura, Divorced (Petitioner), age 48, born London England, parents William Mark Shields (deceased), a Plumber and Edith Rose znewington - Wife: Home Duties, living at Queens Road Leura, a Spinster age 25, born Bexley NSW, parents Enoch Hewitt, bricklayer and Dora Annie Stockdale - Witnesses: R. Hewitt and K. G. Shields [Alfred's brother]
  5. [S26] Australian Cemetery Index, Central Coast Family History Group
  6. [S87] Newspapers.com, The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia) 15 August 1992, Shields, Alfred Robert - August 8, 1992 (AIF 7th Division) late of Long Jetty, dearly beloved husband of Hazel, dearly loved father of Roslyn, dearly loved brother of Arthur, Connie (both deceased, of London), William (deceased), Ivy (deceased), Rosa, Bernard (deceased), Robert (deceased), Marjorie, King George (deceased), loved brother-in-law of Jean, Joyce and Edna, loving uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle of their families. In God's loving care.
  7. [S8] UK Registry, Baptism Record, Father: William Mark - plumber, Mother: Edith Rose - living at 102 Paradise Row
  8. [S8] UK Registry, 1911 Census, 56 Albany Rd Old Kent Rd SE - William Mark Shields, age 50; Edith Rose Shields, age 42; William Henry Shields, age 10; Alfred Robert Shields, age 9; Ivy Shields, age 7; Rosa May Shields, age 5; Bernard Shields, age 4; Robert Lenard Shields, age 2; Martha Olive Shields, age 9 months
  9. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, Living at Kellys Gully Warialda, occupation railway rigger
  10. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, Address Station St Blackheath, occupation painter - his brothers King George and Robert are also recorded as living in Station St
  11. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, Address 16 Lookout St, occupation postal assistant - his mother Edith is recorded at the same address
  12. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, Living at 36 Surf Street Long Jetty, occupation postal official
  13. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, Living at 36 Surf St Long Jetty, occupation postal official
  14. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, Living at 63 Surf St Long Jetty
Family Explorer

Ivy Shields

F, #674, b. 31 January 1903, d. 8 July 1981

Parents

FatherWilliam Mark Shields (b. 21 September 1860, d. 12 June 1930)
MotherEdith Rose Newington (b. 23 September 1868, d. 4 November 1950)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Birth31 January 1903Ivy Shields was born on 31 January 1903 in Clapham, London, England.1,2,3
Marriage18 August 1928Reginald Langford Pointer and she were married on 18 August 1928 in Canterbury, NSW, Australia.4
Death8 July 1981She died on 8 July 1981 at age 78 in Yamba, NSW, Australia.2,5
Baptism11 February 1903Ivy Shields was baptized on 11 February 1903 in Parish of St Barnabas, London, England.6
Witness2 April 1911She appeared in the household of William Mark Shields in the census on 2 April 1911 in Southwark, London, England.7
Emigration9 October 1923She emigrated on 9 October 1923 from London, England, at to Sydney, Australia on the ship Jervis Bay.8
Last Edited9 January 2021

Citations

  1. [S8] UK Registry, 1911 Census, Ivy Shields - age 7 - School - living at 56 Albany Rd Old Kent Rd - born in Clapham, London
  2. [S25] Ancestry.com, Peter Shields Family Tree
  3. [S8] UK Registry, Baptism Record, Says born January 31 1902 but this is clearly a typo given the surrounding entries.
  4. [S3] NSW Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, Reginald Langford Pointer - Linesman of Moreton St Lakemba; aged 33; born Kent, England; Father: Frederick William Pointer (deceased), storekeeper; Mother: Rose Elizabeth Turner
    Ivy Shields - Home Duties of Benaroon Rd Belmore; aged 25; born London, England; Father: William Shields (deceased), Plumber; Mother: Edith Rose Newington

    Witnesses: H Dutton and Doreen Murphy
  5. [S23] TROVE, Daily Examiner Grafton 9 July 1981, POINTER Ivy - Of 53 Clarence St,. Yamba, passed away 8/7/1981, aged 78 years, beloved wife of Reg, loved sister and sister-in-law of Will and Florrie (dec), Rose and Bob, Alf and Hazel, George and Jean, Bob (dec), Barney (dec) and Marjory and Cliff and sister-in-law of Wynn (England) and Dorothy, to be privately cremated Lismore Crematorium
  6. [S8] UK Registry, Baptism Record, Father: William - plumber, Mother: Rose - living at 102 Paradise Row
  7. [S8] UK Registry, 1911 Census, 56 Albany Rd Old Kent Rd SE - William Mark Shields, age 50; Edith Rose Shields, age 42; William Henry Shields, age 10; Alfred Robert Shields, age 9; Ivy Shields, age 7; Rosa May Shields, age 5; Bernard Shields, age 4; Robert Lenard Shields, age 2; Martha Olive Shields, age 9 months
  8. [S8] UK Registry, Passenger List
Family Explorer

Bernard Mark Shields

M, #675, b. 31 October 1906, d. 27 April 1963

Parents

FatherWilliam Mark Shields (b. 21 September 1860, d. 12 June 1930)
MotherEdith Rose Newington (b. 23 September 1868, d. 4 November 1950)
Pedigree Link

Family: Ivy Thelma Stanley (b. 17 April 1910, d. 2 July 1994)

SonLiving (b. 1930)
SonNorman John Shields (b. 16 February 1932, d. 16 August 1971)
SonLiving (b. 1938)
Shields, Bernard GU

Biography

Birth31 October 1906Bernard Mark Shields was born on 31 October 1906 in Clapham, London, England.1
Marriage11 December 1929He and Ivy Thelma Stanley were married on 11 December 1929 in Griffith, NSW, Australia.2,3
Marriage15 October 1949He and Vera Kathleen Johnson were married on 15 October 1949 in New South Wales, Australia.4
Death27 April 1963He died on 27 April 1963 at age 56 in Deniliquin, NSW, Australia.5
Baptism21 January 1909Bernard Mark Shields was baptized on 21 January 1909 in Southwark, London, England.6
Witness2 April 1911He appeared in the household of William Mark Shields in the census on 2 April 1911 in Southwark, London, England.7
Witness19 June 1921Bernard Mark Shields appeared in the household of William Mark Shields in the census on 19 June 1921 in Camberwell, London, England.8
Emigration6 September 1923Bernard Mark Shields emigrated on 6 September 1923 from London, England.9
Electoral Roll1930He was on the electoral roll in Hanwood, NSW, Australia, in 1930.10
Electoral Roll1936He was on the electoral roll in Hanwood, NSW, Australia, in 1936.11
Electoral Roll1949He was on the electoral roll in Deniliquin, NSW, Australia, in 1949.12
Electoral Roll1949He was on the electoral roll in Finley, NSW, Australia, in 1949.13
Electoral Roll1954He was on the electoral roll in Deniliquin, NSW, Australia, in 1954.14
Last Edited16 January 2024

Citations

  1. [S25] Ancestry.com, Based on baptism record
  2. [S25] Ancestry.com, Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950, Name: Ivy T Stanley - Spouse Name: Bernard M Shields - Marriage Date: 1929 - Marriage Place: New South Wales - Registration Place: Griffith, New South Wales - Registration Year: 1929 - Registration Number: 19453
  3. [S3] NSW Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Record, At the Baptist Church Griffith NSW - Groom: a Labourer living in Griffith NSW, a Bachelor, aged 23, born London, England, Parents: William Mark Shields, a Plumber and Edith Rose Newington - Bride: Domestic Duties, living in Griffith NSW, a Spinster, aged 19, born Tamworth NSW, Parents: Charles Waite Stanley (deceased), a Farmer and Julia Evelyn McKenzie - Witnesses: W.H. Shields [Bernard's brother] & W. Smith - Ref: 19453/1929
  4. [S3] NSW Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Record, At the Baptist Church Arncliffe NSW - Groom: an Engineering Draftsman living at the Court House Hitel Deniliquin NSW, a Divorced Petitioner, aged 42, born London, England, Parents: William Mark Shields (deceased), a Plumber and Edith Rose Newington - Bride: Home Duties, living in Canley Vale, Sydney NSW, a Widow, aged 47, born Wangari, New Zealand, Parents: Neles (?) Johnson (deceased), a Farmer and Sarah Ann McLeod - Witnesses: R.M. Went [Bernard's sister] & C.W. Johnson - Ref: 25493/1949
  5. [S3] NSW Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, At Deniliquin Hospital NSW - an Engineering Draftsman, aged 56 - Cause: Cirrhosis of Liver - Born London, England, in Australia 39 years - Parents: William Mark Shields, a Plumber & Edith Rose Newington - 1st Marriage: at age 23 to Ivy Thelma Stanley in Griffith NSW - Issue: Stanley B. age 32, Norman J age 31, Robert M age 24, none deceased - 2nd Marriage: at age 42 to Ivy Vera kathleen Whitehead in Arncliffe NSW, no Issue - Informant: N. J. Shields, son living in Griffith NSW
  6. [S25] Ancestry.com, London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1917, At St Stephens Walworth - Parents: William Mark and Edith Rose Shields of 56 Albany Road, William a Plumber - baptised the same day as his younger brother Robert
  7. [S8] UK Registry, 1911 Census, 56 Albany Rd Old Kent Rd SE - William Mark Shields, age 50; Edith Rose Shields, age 42; William Henry Shields, age 10; Alfred Robert Shields, age 9; Ivy Shields, age 7; Rosa May Shields, age 5; Bernard Shields, age 4; Robert Lenard Shields, age 2; Martha Olive Shields, age 9 months
  8. [S25] Ancestry.com, 1921 England Census, Name: William Shields - Gender: Male - Marital Status: Married - Age: 60 Years 9 Months - Relation to Head: Head - Estimated Birth Year: 1860 - Birth Place: Camden Town, London, England - Residence Street Address: 177 St George Rd, Peckham, SE15 Camberwell, London, Surrey, England - Occupation: Shopkeeper Oil & Colour - Employer: Own Account - Place of Work: At Home - Number of Children Under 16: 4 - Household Members: (Name), Age, Relationship: William Shields, 60 Years 9 Months, Head; Edith Shields, 52 Years 9 Months, Wife; William Shields, 20 Years 11 Months, Son, a Plumber's Labourer; Rose Shields, 16 Years 1 Month, Daughter, an Oil & Colour Shop Assistant; Bernard Shields, 14 Years 8 Months, Son; Robert Shields, 12 Years 7 Months, Son; Martha Shields, 10 Years 11 Months, Daughter; King George Shields, 9, Son [the last 4 in full time education]
  9. [S8] UK Registry, Passenger manifest, On the SS Barrabool Bernard Mark Shields, age 16, occupation plumber, address 177 St Georges Rd Peckham SE15
  10. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, Living at Farm 124, occupation hawker
  11. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, Living at Hanwood with Ivy, occupation painter
  12. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, Living in the Court House Hotel, occupation draftsman
  13. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, Living at Albion Hotel Finley, occupation draftsman
  14. [S70] Australian Electoral Rolls, Living at 1A Poictiers St Deniliquin, occupation draftsman
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