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Arthur Leopold Mitchell

Parents

Biography

Citations

1. [S23] TROVE, He was aged 79 at his death in 1950 [doesn't match birth certificate]
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Father: Augustus Mitchell, Farmer - Mother: Julia Mitchell formerly Nash - Registered: 9 July 1868 by Augustus Mitchell, Farmer, Sulphur Creek
3. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At the dwelling house of John Stammers, South Burnie - Groom: Arthur Leopold Mitchell, aged 23, Farmer - Bride: Mary Ann Stammers, aged 19 - Witnesses: John Stammers [father] and Augustus Mitchell [father]
4. [S23] TROVE, Burnie Advocate 8 February 1950, MITCHELL-On February 7, 1950, at the Spencer Hospital, Wynyard, Arthur Leopold, dearly beloved husband of Mary Ann Mitchell, of Cooee, and loving father of Viola (Mrs. Reid), Horace and Colin; aged 79 years. Funeral notice later.

Mary Ann Stammers

Biography

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, She was aged 84 at her death in 1958
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At the dwelling house of John Stammers, South Burnie - Groom: Arthur Leopold Mitchell, aged 23, Farmer - Bride: Mary Ann Stammers, aged 19 - Witnesses: John Stammers [father] and Augustus Mitchell [father]
3. [S25] Ancestry.com, Australia Cemetery Index, 1808-2007, Name: Mary Ann Mitchell - Death Age: 84 - Birth Date: abt 1874 - Death Date: 27 Jul 1958 - Cemetery: Wivenhoe General Cemetery, Burnie, Tasmania

Horace Gordon William Leopold Mitchell

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Biography

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, No date given - Father: Arthur Leopold Mitchell, Labourer - Mother: Mary Ann Mitchell formerly Stammers - Married: 13 December 1893 in Burnie - Registered: 31 July 1899 by A L Mitchell, Father, Burnie
2. [S23] TROVE, He is referred to in the death notice of his father

Colin Arthur Richard Semple Mitchell

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Biography

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Record, Name: Mitchell, Colin Arthur Richard Semple - Record Type: Births - Gender: Male - Father: Mitchell, Arthur Leopold - Mother: Stammers, Mary Ann - Date of birth: 05 May 1906 - Where born: Burnie - Registration year: 1906 - File number: 2412 - Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:2071395
2. [S25] Ancestry.com, Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index, 1800s-Current, Name: Colin A Mitchell - Birth Date: 5 May 1905 - Death Date: 24 Feb 1994 - Cemetery: Wivenhoe General Cemetery, Burnie, Tasmania, Australia - URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203473336/colin-a-mitchell
3. [S23] TROVE, He is referred to in the death notice of his father

Arthur Hugh Fothergill Norman

Parents

Norman, Arthur GU from photo

Biography

Birth	6 January 1889	Arthur Hugh Fothergill Norman was born on 6 January 1889 in Woolwich, London, England.1,2
Marriage	18 June 1917	He and Grace Harriett Hunt were married on 18 June 1917 in London, England.3
Death	4 June 1961	He died on 4 June 1961 at age 72 in Kent, England.4

Witness	2 April 1891	Arthur Hugh Fothergill Norman appeared in the household of Edith Rose Newington in the census on 2 April 1891 in Plumstead, London, England.5
Witness	2 April 1901	He appeared in the household of George Newington in the census on 2 April 1901 in Woolwich, London, England.6

Citations

1. [S8] UK Registry, 1891 Census, He is aged 2 - got his full name from marriage record
2. [S8] UK Registry, Birth Record, At 72 King Street- Father: John Sebastian Norman, a War Office Clerk - Mother: Edith Rose Norman formerly Newington
3. [S25] Ancestry.com, London, England, Non-conformist Registers, 1694-1931, Name: Arthur Hugh Fothergill Norman, a Petty Officer in the Royal Navy, living on H.M. Ship Dominion - Gender: Male - Marriage Age: 28 - Event Type: Marriage - Birth Date: abt 1889 - Marriage Date: 18 Jun 1917 - Marriage Church: William Street Methodist Chapel, Greenwich, London, England - Father: John Sebastian Norman - Spouse: Grace Harriett Hunt, a Book Keeper - Witnesses: H. J. Hunt [Grace's father] and E. R Shields [Arthur's mother]
4. [S25] Ancestry.com, England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Name: Arthur Hugh Fothergill Norman - Death Date: 4 Jun 1961 - Death Place: Kent, England - Probate Date: 15 Jun 1961 - Probate Registry: London, England
5. [S8] UK Registry, 1891 Census, Age 22, born Jersey - living at 2 Tudor Villas (Turrett Rd) with: Husband John Norman, age 37 [?], a civilian Clerk in the Army Pay Dept.; Son Arthur H, age 2; Daughter Constance age 3 months
6. [S8] UK Registry, 1901 Census, Living at 13 Hanover Rd - George, age 61, a Clerk in the Royal Arsenal; Harriet E, age 59 - also Arthur Norman, Grandson, age 12 - as well 3 boarders

Constance Norman

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Biography

Birth	29 December 1890	Constance Norman was born on 29 December 1890 in Plumstead, London, England.1,2
Marriage	January 1932	John Samson and she were married in January 1932 in London, England.3
Death	4 March 1957	She died on 4 March 1957 at age 66 in Surrey, England.4

Witness	2 April 1891	Constance Norman appeared in the household of Edith Rose Newington in the census on 2 April 1891 in Plumstead, London, England.5
Witness	2 April 1901	Constance Norman appeared in the household of William Mark Shields in the census on 2 April 1901 in Lambeth, London, England.6
Census	2 April 1911	She appeared in the census on 2 April 1911 in Plumstead, London, England.7
Census	29 September 1939	She appeared in the census on 29 September 1939 in Kent, England.8

Citations

1. [S8] UK Registry, 1891 Census, She was aged 3 months
2. [S8] UK Registry, Birth Record, At 1 Tudor Villas Turrett Road - Father: John Sebastian Norman, a Clerk in Army Pay Department - Mother: Edith Rose Norman formerly Newington
3. [S25] Ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005, Name: John W Samson - Registration Date: Jan 1932 - Registration Quarter: Jan-Feb-Mar - Registration District: Lewisham, London - Spouse: Constance Sewell Or Norman [she married George Sewell some time after 1911] - Volume Number: 1d - Page Number: 1553
4. [S8] UK Registry, Death Record, At 29 Lavender Close Carshalton - Age 66 - Wife of John William Samson, a retired Clerical Office (Board of Trade) - Cause: Chronic Bronchitis
5. [S8] UK Registry, 1891 Census, Age 22, born Jersey - living at 2 Tudor Villas (Turrett Rd) with: Husband John Norman, age 37 [?], a civilian Clerk in the Army Pay Dept.; Son Arthur H, age 2; Daughter Constance age 3 months
6. [S8] UK Registry, 1901 Census, William Shields - age 40, a Plumber - living at 102 Paradise Rd Lambeth - born London, St Pancras - with wife Edith age 33, son William Henry age 9 months and step daughter Constance Norman, aged 10
7. [S25] Ancestry.com, 1911 England Census, Name: Constance Norman - Age in 1911: 20 - Estimated Birth Year: abt 1891 - Relation to Head: Servant - Gender: Female - Birth Place: Plumstead, Kent, England - Street Address: 97 Kings Avenue, Clapham Park S W - Marital Status: Single - Occupation: Parlourmaid Domestic - Household Members (Name), Age, Relationship: Alexander Villiers Briscoe, 50, Head; Gertrude Mary Briscoe, 47, Wife; Eileen Gertrude Briscoe, 20, Daughter; Marjorie Frances Briscoe, 17, Daughter; Mary Crate, 40, Servant; Constance Norman, 20, Servant; Maud Day, 16, Servant; Helen Woodhouse, 44, Visitor
8. [S25] Ancestry.com, 1939 England and Wales Register, Name: Constance Samson - Gender: Female - Marital Status: Married - Birth Date: 29 Dec 1890 - Residence Date: 1939 - Residence Place: Penge, Kent, England - Occupation: Unpaid Domestic Duties - Household Members (Name), Age: John W Samson, 61; Constance Samson, 49

Ann Morris Dungey

Biography

Citations

1. [S8] UK Registry, 1861 Census - aged 30 - married to John Norman
2. [S25] Ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915, Name: John Norman - Registration Year: 1851 - Registration Quarter: Jan-Feb-Mar - Registration District: Medway, Kent - Volume: 5 - Page: 421
3. [S25] Ancestry.com, UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index, 1300s-Current, Name: Ann Morris Norman - Birth Date: 1830 - Death Date: 28 Sep 1899 - Cemetery: Chatham Maidstone Road Cemetery - URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/224945445/ann-morris-norman
4. [S25] Ancestry.com, Got her middle and surnames from Ancestry

Mary Reid

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Biography

Birth	28 April 1824	Mary Reid was born on 28 April 1824 in Macquarie River, Tasmania, Australia.1
Marriage	29 March 1845	Bernard Conolan and she were married on 29 March 1845 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.2
Death	8 March 1851	She died on 8 March 1851 at age 26 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.3

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Baptism Record, Gives mother's name as Elizabeth but this must be a mistake - baptised 2nd November 1824
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Record, In the dwelling house at Richmond Hill - Husband: Of full age, a Clerk - Wife: Under 21, Farmer's Daughter - Witnesses: James Reid [Father?] and Henry G Reid [brother]
3. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Death Record, Age: 27 - Cause: Miscarriage - Clerk's wife

James Reid

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Biography

Birth	1819	James Reid was born in 1819 in Scotland.1
Death	1 October 1843	He died on 1 October 1843 at age ~24 in West Tamar, Tasmania, Australia.2,3,4

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, He was aged 24 at his death in 1843
2. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner Wednesday 4 October 1843, LAMENTABLE ACCIDENT.--Mr. James Reid, eldest son of Mr. Reid, Whirlpool Reach, Mr. Simpson, eldest son of the late T. C. Simpson, Esq., with two men were sailing in Swan Bay last Sunday, when a sudden gust of wind overset the boat, and all on board were plunged into the water, about six hundred yards from the banks of the river. Mr. Reid, who was an excellent swimmer, reached the shore in safety, but anxious for the preservation of those clinging to the boat, he returned to the scene of their disaster. He afterwards went on shore, and in making for the boat again he suddenly disappeared, and was seen no more. Mr. Simpson was also drowned: he was an experienced swimmer, and stripped himself, but was soon lost sight of: one of the men, likewise perished in the river. By this afflicting accident two large families have been bereaved of their most promising members.
3. [S9] Tombstone & Memorial Inscriptions of Tasmania, Gravestone, REID, James - D: 01 Oct 1843 - 23 yrs - Pr: James & Annabella Reid - Accidentally drowned - SIDMOUTH AULD KIRK UNITING
4. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Death Record, Age: 24 - Cause: Accidentally Drowned

Susannah Cameron Reid

Parents

Reid, Susan Cameron GGGA from Ancestry

Biography

Birth	9 May 1833	Susannah Cameron Reid was born on 9 May 1833 in Richmond Hill, Tasmania, Australia.1
Marriage	26 October 1854	James Ure Russel and she were married on 26 October 1854 in Richmond Hill, Tasmania, Australia.2,3
Death	29 April 1898	She died on 29 April 1898 at age 64 in Dunedin, New Zealand.4

Baptism

9 April 1834

Susannah Cameron Reid was baptized on 9 April 1834 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.5

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Based on baptism record
2. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 2 November 1854, MARRIED. On the 26th ultimo, by special license. at Richmond Hill, West Tamar, by the Rev. James Garrett, Captain James U. Russel, of Emerald Hill, Victoria, to Susan, fifth daughter of James Reid, Esq.
3. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At Richmond Hill - Husband: James Ure Russell, Merchant - Wife: Susan [sic] Reid - Witnesses: George O Russell and E J Garrett
4. [S40] New Zealand Registry, Death Certificate, At Ravensbourne - Age: 65 - Cause: Sudden death from heart failure - Issue: 4 Males aged 36, 29, 22, 18 and 4 Females aged 40, 39, 31, 26
5. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Baptism Record, Name: Reid, Susannah Cameron - Record Type: Births - Gender: Female - Father: Reid, James - Mother: Murray, Annabella - Date of birth: 09 May 1833 - Baptism Date: 9 April 1834 - Registered: Launceston - Registration year: 1834 - Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1083491 - Resource: RGD32/1/2/ no 5826

John Reid

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Biography

Birth	2 March 1835	John Reid was born on 2 March 1835 in Richmond Hill, Tasmania, Australia.1
Death	15 October 1909	He died on 15 October 1909 at age 74 in Pakenham, Victoria, Australia.2

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Father: James Reid. Landholder, Richmond Hill West Tamar - Mother: Annabella Reid formerly Murray - Baptised: 23 April 1838
2. [S22] Victoria Registry of B, D & M, Death Record, An Old Age Pensioner - Age: 77 [doesn't match birth date] - Cause: Senile debility - Parents: James Reid, occupation unknown, and Annabella Reid, maiden name unknown - unmarried - born Tasmania, 23 years in Victoria - Informant: John Watson, Salvation Army

James Henry Reid

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Biography

Birth	31 December 1845	James Henry Reid was born on 31 December 1845 in Richmond Hill, Tasmania, Australia.1
Marriage	27 June 1871	He and Mary Louisa Godfrey were married on 27 June 1871 in Westbury, Tasmania, Australia.2
Death	28 June 1925	He died on 28 June 1925 at age 79 in Smithton, Tasmania, Australia.3,4

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Name not given - Father: Henry Grey Reid, Farmer - Mother: Eleanor Reid formerly Barrett - Registered: 1 January 1846 by James Reid, Grandfather, West Tamar
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At Parish Church - Husband: James Henry Reid, Gentleman - Wife: Mary Louisa Godfrey - Witnesses: Arabella [sic James' sister] M Reid, Ella Godfrey and William Reid [probably James' brother]
3. [S23] TROVE, Burnie Advocate 30 June 1925, REID.-At his residence, King street, Smithton, James Henry, beloved husband of Mary Louisa Reid, in his 81st year.
4. [S23] TROVE, Burnie Advocate 30 June 1925, Death of Mr. J. H. Reid: -- Mr. James Henry Reid passed peacefully away after a long illness in the early hours of Sunday morning. The late Mr. Reid arrived at Robin's Island from the Tamar in the year 1874, which island he leased from the V.D.L.. Co. till its sale 43 years later. He was accompanied by his infant son, as well as his brothers (William, Henry and Thomas), his mother and sister. His brothers later selected land at Irishtown. The late Mr. Reid's grandfather- the late Mr. James Reid - arrived in Tasmania by the brig Urania, which was under the command of Captain Newton, from Scotland in the year 1822, with his wife and family and brother-in-law (Mr. Hugh Murray), bringing with them all the merchandise necessary for a new settlement, and in addition a carpenter, blacksmith, a ploughman, and a shepherd, as well as domestics. They settled at Green Hill, on the Macquarie River, where Mr. Reid had a Crown lease of 1000 acres. He later resided at Richmond Hill, on the Tamar, where the late Mr. J. H. Reid was born. The latter gentleman was well known and noted for his hospitality during his long occupancy of Robin's Island. In addition to the widow the surviving relatives are: Messrs. W. J. C. Reid (Devonport), A. G. Reid (Blackwood Hill, Irishtown), brothers; W. B., James, and Charles Reid (sons) ; Mrs. M. Sampson, Smithton (daughter). Mr ,G. R. Conolan, of Smithton, who is seriously ill, is a cousin of the deceased. Mr. H. M. Reid (brother) and Mrs. Hugh Murray (sister) pre-deceased him. Mr. W. J. C. Reid, of Devonport, arrived on Saturday in time to see his brother before the latter passed away.

Annabella Reid

Parents

Biography

Birth	1848	Annabella Reid was born in 1848 in Richmond Hill, Tasmania, Australia.1
Marriage	13 July 1878	David Hugh Murray and she were married on 13 July 1878 in Irishtown, Tasmania, Australia.2,3
Death	13 September 1923	She died on 13 September 1923 at age ~75 in Irishtown, Tasmania, Australia.4
Burial	15 September 1923	She was buried on 15 September 1923 in Irishtown, Tasmania, Australia.5

Citations

1. [S23] TROVE, She was aged 75 at her death in 1925
2. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 24 July 1878, MURRAY—REID—On 13th July, at the residence of the bride's mother, Irish Town, Circular Head, by the Rev. Joseph May, Wesleyan minister, David Hugh, eldest son of Mr A. C. Murray, Victoria, to Annabella Mary, only daughter of the late Henry Gray Reid, Mimosa Hill, West Tamar, Tasmania
3. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At Mrs H Reid's house Duck River - Husband: David Hugh Murray, Farmer, aged 25 - Wife: Annabella Maria Reid, aged 28 - Witnesses: William Poke [?] and James Mally
4. [S23] TROVE, Burnie Advocate Saturday 15 September 1923, IRISHTOWN.
   Esteemed Pioneer Passes:
   An attack of mumps was responsible for the death at 6 a.m. on Thursday of an old and respected resident of Fahey's Lane in the person of Mrs, Annabella Murray, who had attained the age of 75 years. It is a century ago this year since deceased's grandfather, the late Mr, .James Reid, and his tradesmen servants, arrived in Van Diemen's Land by a privately chartered vessel and obtained a grant of 1000 acres on Richmond Hill, Tamar River, where Mrs. Murray was born. Her husband pre-deceased her thirty years ago. Her hospitality and kindness endeared her to all those with whom she came into contact. Virgin bush possessed Fahey's Lane when she and her two surviving sons, Alex, and Hugh, decided to carve out a home there, and the flourishing district now bears testimony to the degree in which they succeeded. She had four brothers, namely, Messrs. James H. Reid (Smithton), W. J. C. Reid (Devonport), Thomas Reid, (Irishtown), and the late Henry Reid, late of Irishtown. Mr. Geo. Conlon, Smithton, is a first cousin. The funeral will take place to-day at the Irishtown cemetery.
5. [S23] TROVE, Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 - 1954) Tue 18 Sep 1923, Last Sad Rites.
   The remains were laid to rest in the Irishtown cemetery on Saturday after noon of Mrs. Annabella Murray, who passed away on Thursday morning at her home in Fahey's lane after a long and charitable life. The cortege was of considerable length, and the floral tributes numerous and beautiful. The Rev. A. E. Innes officiated at the graveside, and referred to the sterling qualities that the deceased lady possessed, The pall-bearers were Messrs. Alex. Woods, Michael Fahey, Maurice Sampson and Eldred Marthick, whilst. Messrs. Martin O'Halloran, T. Fahey, Alf. Spinks and Denis Carroll, jun., bore the remains, to their last resting place. The deceased's husband was the late Mr. Hugh Murray, who pre-deceased her 38 years ago. It is interesting to recall that he was the first State school teacher to arrive in Mowbray Ward. The only school serving Smithton and Irishtown at the time was at Scotchtown, and it was in the building there that the late Mr. Murray taught. The old building still stands, and is one of the antiquities of Circular Head. It is now occupied by Messrs. Theo. Wells and W. Lee. Later, Mr. Murray was transferred to the Black River State School, where he passed away. It was then that Mrs. Murray went to Irishtown, and after residing with her brother, Mr. Thos. Reid, for some years took up land in Fahey's lane in conjunction with her two sons.

Henry Murray Reid

Parents

Biography

Birth	8 February 1852	Henry Murray Reid was born on 8 February 1852 in Montagu, Tasmania, Australia.1
Marriage	17 January 1877	He and Hannah Maria Saward were married on 17 January 1877 in Montagu, Tasmania, Australia.2,3,4
Death	1 November 1903	He died on 1 November 1903 at age 51 in Irishtown, Tasmania, Australia.5

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Registered in Launceston - Father: Henry Grey Reid, Farmer - Mother: Eleanor Reid formerly Barrett - Registered: 12 March 1852 by James Reid, Grandfather, West Tamar
2. [S23] TROVE, Her death notice says she was 93 when she died in 1953 and 17 when she was married
3. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 17 February 1877, REID--SAWARD--On the 17th January, at the bride's residence, by the Rev. C.H. Standage, Henry Murray Reid, of Robbins Island to Hannah Maria, second daughter of George Henry Saward, Montagu River.
4. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, In the house of Mr George Saward - Husband: Henry Murry [sic] Reid, Farmer, aged 22 - Wife: Hannah Maria Saward, Schoolmaster's daughter, aged 17 - Witnesses: George Hy Saward, A. M. Reid, W. J. C. Reid, Jane Saward and John H Saward
5. [S23] TROVE, North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times 11 November 1903, DEATH. REID.—On 1st inst., at his residence, Irishtown, Henry Murray Reid, aged 49 years. [age appears to be wrong]

David Hugh Murray

Parents

Biography

Birth	14 March 1853	David Hugh Murray was born on 14 March 1853 in Carrick, Tasmania, Australia.1
Marriage	13 July 1878	He and Annabella Reid were married on 13 July 1878 in Irishtown, Tasmania, Australia.2,3
Death	20 January 1885	He died on 20 January 1885 at age 31 in Horton, Tasmania, Australia.4

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Father: Andrew Carmichael Murray, Storekeeper - Mother: Elizabeth Murray formerly Reid - Registered: 18 April 1853 by A C Murray, Father, Carrick
2. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 24 July 1878, MURRAY—REID—On 13th July, at the residence of the bride's mother, Irish Town, Circular Head, by the Rev. Joseph May, Wesleyan minister, David Hugh, eldest son of Mr A. C. Murray, Victoria, to Annabella Mary, only daughter of the late Henry Gray Reid, Mimosa Hill, West Tamar, Tasmania
3. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At Mrs H Reid's house Duck River - Husband: David Hugh Murray, Farmer, aged 25 - Wife: Annabella Maria Reid, aged 28 - Witnesses: William Poke [?] and James Mally
4. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, Age: 32 Years - Teacher under Board of Education - Cause: "Hepatitis, exhaustion" - Informant: A T G Reid, Brother-in-law, Duck River

William John Coombs Reid

Parents

Biography

Birth	26 February 1850	William John Coombs Reid was born on 26 February 1850 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.1
Marriage	10 December 1879	He and Margaret Sarah Palmer were married on 10 December 1879 in Stanley, Tasmania, Australia.2
Death	24 July 1937	He died on 24 July 1937 at age 87 in New Town, Tasmania, Australia.3

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Father: Henry Gray [sic] Reid, Farmer - Mother: Eleanor Reid formerly Barrett - Registered: 20 March 1850 by James Allen, Friend, York St
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, Husband: William John Combs [sic] Reid, Farmer, aged 25 [doesn't match birth certificate] - Wife: Margaret Sarah Palmer, aged 33, Postmistress - Witnesses: Henry Murray Reid [brother] and Susan Smith
3. [S23] TROVE, Burnie Advocate 26 July 1937, REID.-On July 24, 1937, at his residence, 15 Main road, New Town, William John Coombe, dearly beloved husband of Evelyn Reid, and loving father of Walter, Nell, Barrett, Howard, Winifred and Roma; late of Irishtown and Devonport; aged 86 years. Cremated on Sunday, 25th inst., at Crematorium, Cornelian Bay.-Hooper and Burgess, Funeral Directors (H. J. Hooper, manager), 195 Elizabeth street, Hobart, 'phone 6107.

Alexander Murray

Parents

Biography

Birth

28 May 1879

Alexander Murray was born on 28 May 1879 in Horton, Tasmania, Australia.1

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Father: David Hugh Murray, Farmer - Mother: Annabella Mary Murray formerly Reid - Registered: 31 May 1879 by D H Murray, Father, Duck River
2. [S23] TROVE, He is referred to in the death notice of his mother

Hugh Henry Murray

Parents

Biography

Birth	8 February 1885	Hugh Henry Murray was born on 8 February 1885 in Horton, Tasmania, Australia.1
Death	16 April 1949	He died on 16 April 1949 at age 64 in Wynyard, Tasmania, Australia.2

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Father: David Hugh Murray, Schoolmaster - Mother: Annabella Mary Murray formerly Reid - Registered: 2 March 1885 by W. J. C. Reid, Uncle, Duck River
2. [S23] TROVE, Burnie Advocate 18 April 1949, MURRAY- On April 16, 1949, at the Spencer Hospital, Wynyard, Hugh Henry, loved husband of Violet Murray, of Fahey's Lane, Irishtown, and loving father of Hugh Edmond, of Irishtown, and Irene (Mrs. E. T. Blizzard, of Forest); aged 64 years.
3. [S23] TROVE, He is referred to in the death notice of his mother

Clara Childe Reid

Parents

Biography

Birth	1826	Clara Childe Reid was born in 1826 in Tasmania, Australia.1
Marriage	16 December 1848	David Murray and she were married on 16 December 1848 in Richmond Hill, Tasmania, Australia.2,3
Death	27 September 1914	She died on 27 September 1914 at age ~88 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.4,5,6

Citations

1. [S23] TROVE, She was aged 88 at her death in 1914
2. [S23] TROVE, The Cornwall Chronicle 23 December 1848, Married— By license, on 16th inst., by the Rev. James Garrett, at Richmond Hill, the residence of her father, D. Murray, Brisbane street, Launceston, to his cousin, Clara Childe, third daughter of James Reid. Esq.
3. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At Richmond Hill - Husband: David Murray, Merchant - Wife: Clara Child [sic] Reid - Witnesses: Henry Reid and Elizabeth I Ganett [?]
4. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 28 September 1914, DEATHS. MURRAY.-On the 27th September, at "Kia-Ora," Lyttleton-street, Clara Child [sic], widow of the late David Murray, aged 88. FUNERAL NOTICES. The funeral of the late Mrs. David Murray will leave her late residence, "Kia-Ora," Lyttleton-street, at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, for the Scotch [?] Cemetery
5. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 29 Sep 1914, There passed away on Sunday at her home, "Kia-Ora," Lyttleton-street, Mrs. Clara C. Murray, widow of the late Mr. David Murray. M.H.A. Mrs. Murray, who had reached the advanced age of 88 years, had been ailing for several years, although her mind was remarkably active. She was a daughter of one of the early pioneers of Victoria and Tasmania - Mr. James Reid - who resided at his beautiful home at Richmond Hill, Sidmouth, on the banks of the Tamar. She married Mr. David Murray, M.H.A., the ceremony taking place in the old but pretty church at Sidmouth, which has recently been re-built. Her husband pre-deceased her some years back. She preserved a keen interest in all the events of life, and her love and knowledge of the culture of flowers were remarkable. Even to the last she called each by its technical name. She bestowed wonderful care and attention on her flower garden, and from time to time sent to foreign countries for specimens which interested her. There remains a splendid collection of flora. To those who loved her she has left the memory of a beautiful life. Her circle of friends was large, and she was beloved by every body, her sweet, gentle nature being the most prominent of her many splendid qualities. Mrs. Murray was the mother of eight sons and four daughters. There are two daughters alive, one being Miss Murray, and the other Mrs. Clarence Lyne. Of the sons, Mr. George Murray is a solicitor, practising at Devonport, Mr. Trevor L. Murray is associated with the Commercial Bank of Australia, and the others follow agricultural pursuits. There are 21 grandchildren. The funeral will take place this afternoon.
6. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Death Record, Name: Murray, Clara Childe - Record Type: Deaths - Gender: Female - Date of death: 27 Sep 1914 - Where died: 43 Lyttleton St, Launceston - Registration year: 1914 - File number: 1843 - Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:2005829

David Murray

Parents

Biography

Birth	28 March 1823	David Murray was born on 28 March 1823 in Arngask, Fifeshire, Scotland.1,2
Marriage	16 December 1848	He and Clara Childe Reid were married on 16 December 1848 in Richmond Hill, Tasmania, Australia.3,4
Death	24 October 1896	He died on 24 October 1896 at age 73 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.5,6,7

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, He was aged 73 at his death in 1896
2. [S8] UK Registry, Scotlands People, Father living at Paris House - mother's name not given - baptised April 6th
3. [S23] TROVE, The Cornwall Chronicle 23 December 1848, Married— By license, on 16th inst., by the Rev. James Garrett, at Richmond Hill, the residence of her father, D. Murray, Brisbane street, Launceston, to his cousin, Clara Childe, third daughter of James Reid. Esq.
4. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At Richmond Hill - Husband: David Murray, Merchant - Wife: Clara Child [sic] Reid - Witnesses: Henry Reid and Elizabeth I Ganett [?]
5. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Death Certificate, Age: 73 Years - died at Lyttleton Street [same address as Clara in 1914] - born Scotland - Cause: "Lobar Pneumonia" and complications
6. [S23] TROVE, Daily Telegraph (Launceston) 26 Oct 1896, Death of Mr David Murray.— It would seem that the list of losses of old Launceston identities this year was never to have a break. Yesterday it was noticed that the flags of the shipping and of the Post Office were at half-mast, and enquiry proved that this was a mark of respect to the late Mr David Murray, who was well known in shipping circles. Mr Murray, who at the time of his death was 73 years of age, arrived in the colony when an infant of two, being a son of one of the earliest Tasmanian pioneers. He leaves eight, sons and three daughters, all of whom are living. One is a lawyer at Devonport, another is engaged at the Bank of Australasia, and other sons are following agricultural pursuits in the other colonies. Mr Murray had three sisters in Launceston, Mrs. Charles Harris, Mrs John Lyne, and Miss Murray, who has a ladies' school in Tamar-Street. Deceased was for some years a member of Parliament,and represented the district of Selby. He was a relation of the Rev. Wallace Murray, of New Norfolk, and cousin of the late H. T. A. Murray, police magistrate. His friends, who are very numerous, as well as his immediate relatives, unite in crediting him with having been a good-hearted man, while the latter testify to his having proved the best of husbands and fathers. The immediate cause of death is attributed to a cold caught on Saturday week when, in company with Mr Lyne, he attended the late Capt. Tulloch's funeral. Inflammation of the lungs set in, and he died at a quarter to 11 on Saturday morning, although Drs, Maddox, Hogg, and Johnson were called in.
7. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 26 Oct 1896, Obituary.- On Saturday morning Mr.David Murray, a very old and prominent resident of Launceston, passed away at his residence, Lyttleton-street, after a short illness. Deceased attended the funeral of the late Captain James Tulloch on Saturday week, and caught a severe cold, which confined him to his bed. He was attended by Drs. Maddox and Johnson (Evandale), but rapidly sank, and died as stated. Mr.Murray, who was born in Edinburgh, arrived in Tasmania in 1826, when only 12 months old, with his parents, and, with the exception of representing the Selby electorate in the House of Assembly for some time nearly 30 years ago, he always led a retired life, although he took a keen interest in public affairs. Deceased has had a family of 12, 11 of whom are alive, there being eight sons and three daughters. Three of the family are married and reside in the neighbouring colonies, whilst Messrs.G. W Murray, solicitor at West Devonport, and T. B. Murray in the Bank of Australasia, Launceston, are sons, and Mrs. R. Sams, Hobart, is a daughter. The remaining sons are engaged in farming pursuits in Tasmania, and the third daughter is unmarried. Mr.Murray also leaves three sisters, one of whom is the wife of Mr. J.W. Lyne,of Launceston. The flags on shipping in port and at the Marine Board office yesterday were dipped out of respect to the memory of Mr. Murray. The funeral will take place this afternoon.

James Ure Russel

Biography

Birth	3 January 1822	James Ure Russel was born on 3 January 1822 in Scotland.1,2
Marriage	26 October 1854	He and Susannah Cameron Reid were married on 26 October 1854 in Richmond Hill, Tasmania, Australia.3,4
Death	30 August 1887	He died on 30 August 1887 at age 65 in Dunedin, New Zealand.5

Citations

1. [S16] FamilySearch.org, He was 64 at his death in 1887
2. [S94] Scotland's People, Birth Record, Name: RUSSEL, JAMES URE - Parents: JOSEPH RUSSEL/JACOBINA URE FR588 (FR588) - Gender: M - Birth date: 03/01/1822 - Parish: 397 TULLIALLAN
   - Ref: 30 / 18
3. [S23] TROVE, Launceston Examiner 2 November 1854, MARRIED. On the 26th ultimo, by special license. at Richmond Hill, West Tamar, by the Rev. James Garrett, Captain James U. Russel, of Emerald Hill, Victoria, to Susan, fifth daughter of James Reid, Esq.
4. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At Richmond Hill - Husband: James Ure Russell, Merchant - Wife: Susan [sic] Reid - Witnesses: George O Russell and E J Garrett
5. [S25] Ancestry.com, Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current, Name: James Ure Russell - Age: 64 - Birth Place: Scotland - Death Date: 30 Aug. 1887 - Death Place: Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand - Cemetery: Northern Cemetery, Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand - Spouse: Susan [sic] Cameron Russell - Children: Andrew Russell - URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/168568486/james-ure-russell

Mary Louisa Godfrey

Biography

Birth	1 June 1848	Mary Louisa Godfrey was born on 1 June 1848 in Tasmania, Australia.1
Marriage	27 June 1871	James Henry Reid and she were married on 27 June 1871 in Westbury, Tasmania, Australia.2
Death	21 September 1926	She died on 21 September 1926 at age 78 in Smithton, Tasmania, Australia.3,4

Citations

1. [S23] TROVE, She was aged 78 at her death in 1926
2. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Marriage Certificate, At Parish Church - Husband: James Henry Reid, Gentleman - Wife: Mary Louisa Godfrey - Witnesses: Arabella [sic James' sister] M Reid, Ella Godfrey and William Reid [probably James' brother]
3. [S23] TROVE, Circular Head Chronicle Wed 22 Sep 1926, DEATH. On Tuesday, September 21, at her residence, King Street, Smithton, Mary Louisa, relict of the late James Henry Reid, aged 78 years. Deeply mourned. -- FUNERAL NOTICE.The funeral of the late Mrs. J. H.Reid will leave her late residence, King Street, Smithton, for Irishtown cemetery on Thursday, September 23rd, at 2 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. MADSEN & BILLING, Undertakers.
4. [S25] Ancestry.com, Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index, 1800s-Current, Name: Mary Louisa Reid - Gender: Female - Birth Date: 1 Jun 1848 - Birth Place: Westbury, Meander Valley Council, Tasmania, Australia - Death Date: 21 Sep 1926 - Death Place: Burnie, Burnie City, Tasmania, Australia - Cemetery: Irishtown Public Cemetery - Spouse: James Henry Reid - Children: James Reid, Eleanor Mary Sampson, William Barrett Reid - URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207751740/mary-louisa-reid
5. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, She is referred to in the birth certificate of her son William Barrett
6. [S23] TROVE, Circular Head Chronicle Wed 6 Oct 1926, OBITUARY.THE LATE Mrs. J. H. REID. Mrs. James Henry Reid, who passed away at Smithton recently at the age of 78 years, was born at Westbury. Her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs.Godfrey, went to England, taking her with them, and she spent five years of her childhood In London. Her mother died in London, and her father brought her back to Tasmania. They lived at Westbury for some time, Mr.Godfrey being a builder and contractor, and he built the Church of England there. When her father died she was under the guardianship of the Rev Montagu Williams of Westbury. She was educated at a private boarding school in Hobart, and came to Westbury, in the old horse coach days, for her holidays. She was married to the late James Henry Reid in the Westbury church. They lived on the Tamar for about a year and then came to Robbins Island, where 30 years were spent. It was owing to Mrs. Reid’s ill-health that they had to leave, and they took a farm at Irishtown for a while. Mrs.Reid spent the last six years of her life in Smithton. Mr. and Mrs. Reid were noted for their great hospitality at Robbins Island, which they had rented from the V.D.L. Co. for 43 years. The family consists of one daughter, Mrs.Sampson, and three sons, William, James and Charles. One daughter died on Robbins Island at the age of 2 years with diphtheria. The late Mrs Reid's favorite hymn was “Nearer My God to Thee.” There were many beautiful wreaths at the graveside ceremony. --- In Memoriam Service. At St. Stephen’s church on Sunday evening the Rev. A. Thompson held an In Memoriam service to the late Mrs. Reid. He said that Mrs. Reid was a Christian of the best type. She was known by her love of God. He had first place in her affections. She had lived on Robbins Island for 30 years and had brought up her family in the true Christian spirit. She had a special affection for little children. The Rector asked that God grant comfort to the relatives in their loss.

William Barrett Reid

Parents

Biography

Birth	8 April 1872	William Barrett Reid was born on 8 April 1872 in George Town, Tasmania, Australia.1
Death	24 May 1935	He died on 24 May 1935 at age 63 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.2,3,4

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Father: James Henry Reid, Farmer - Mother: Mary Louisa Reid formerly Godfrey - Registered: 2 May 1872 by James Henry Reid, Father, Bay View Tamar
2. [S23] TROVE, Burnie Advocate 25 May 1935, Mr. William Barrett Reid, of Alcomie, who died at Launceston yesterday, was the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Reid, of George Town, and later of Robbins Island. The late Mr. Reid was born at George Town, and when three months old went with his parents to live on Robbins Island. This was 62 years ago. The family travelled in the schooner Dogmai. Mr. Reid's childhood was spent on the island. With Mr. E. Marthick and his brother, Mr. James Reid, Mr. Reid was one of the first to open up land in the Alcomie district, which is now a flourishing farming area. His estate includes a large farm at Alcomie. In his younger days, prior to taking up farming, the late Mr. Reid was an expert shipbuilder and carpenter. The last boat he built was on Robbins Island, for his father. The vessel is now owned by Messrs. Murfett Bros., of Smithton. Yachting and photography were his earlier hobbies. He was a keen supporter of the Presbyterian Church at Alcomie. The late Mr. Reid possessed a quiet, happy disposition, and was respected by all with whom he came into contact. Nineteen years ago he married Miss Lilian Burns, daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. C. Burns,, of Irishtown. He leaves a widow and three sons, Allen Robert and Donald. There are two brothers, Messrs. James and Charles Reid, and a sister, Mrs. M. Sampson, of Smithton.
3. [S23] TROVE, Burnie Advocate 25 May 1935, REID.-On May 24, at the General Hospital, Launceston, William Barrett, beloved husband of Lillian Elsie, and loving father of Allan, Robert and Donald Reid, of Alcomie; aged 62 years. FUNERALS. REID.-The funeral of the late William Barrett Reid will leave his late residence, Alcomie, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 26. for interment in the Irishtown cemetery. REID.-Brethren of Loyal Smithton I.O.O.F., No. 23, are requested to attend the funeral of the late Bro. W. B. Reid at Irishtown on Sunday, May 26, at 2.45 p.m. M. Sampson, sec.
4. [S23] TROVE, Burnie Advocate 8 June 1935, The funeral of the late Mr. William B. Reid, of Alcomie, took place at Irishtown. The late Mr. Reid was the oldest son of the late Mr. J. H. Reid, whose grandfather arrived in Hobart Town from Scotland on January 14, 1823. Rev. A. P. Reynolds, Presbyterian minister at Stanley, officiated at the graveside. It was one of the largest funerals seen at Irishtown. The chief mourners were the three sons, Messrs. Allan, Robert, and Donald; two brothers, Messrs. James (Alcomie) and Charles (Smithton); brothers-in-law, Mr. M; Sampson, and father-in-law Mr. C. Burns (Irishtown). The carriers were three nephews, Messrs. Leonard, Clarence, and Ray Reid, and a cousin, Mr. Hugh Murray. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Ben Young, G. A. Kay, Ed. Marthick, and A. A. Spinks. There were many lovely flowers.
   The late W. B. Reid was a baby three months of age when he was taken to Robbins Island by his parents, 62 years ago, in the schooner Dagmar, from the Tamar. With the party were his grandmother and his aunt Annabella Reid, his father having leased the island from the V.D.L. Co. J. R. [sic] Reid's two brothers, William and Henry, overlanded the cattle and horses from Belle View, East Tamar, to the island-no easy undertaking in those days of few roads and fewer bridges.
   Thomas Reid, a younger brother, was left to finish his education at boarding school at Launceston. William Reid, Hobart, is the only one now living, being 84 years of age, and still hale and hearty. After residing for a few years with their brother on the island, William, Henry and Thomas purchased farms at Irishtown, at that time mostly dense bush, and left the island, which the late J. R. [sic] Reid rented from the V.D.L Co. for 43 years, until its sale to the firm of Holyman and Sons. The late W. B. Reid married Lilian Elsie Burns, daughter of Mr. C. Burns and the late Mrs. Burns. He leaves a widow and three sons; two brothers, James and Charles; and a sister, Mrs. M. Sampson. He took a keen interest in public matters. Yachting and photography were his chief hobbies, and in his single days he was never so happy as when taking a party of friends cruising, shooting and net fishing round the islands in the Island Belle, a 7-ton cutter he built for himself on Robbins Island. He was a carpenter and boat builder of no mean order. The last boat he built for his father was the well-known launch Welcome, now owned by Mr. Syd Murfet, of Smithton. He was a staunch supporter of the Presbyterian Church, and was christened by the late Rev. Garrett in the old Sidmouth church, West Tamar. This church his great grandfather, Jas. Reid, of Richmond Hill, was largely instrumental in having erected in the year 1841, and was fortunate in securing the Rev. Garrett as its first minister. Mr. Jas. Reid and family and his brother-in-law, Mr. Hugh Murray and family, came from Scotland in the brig. Urania, commanded by Captain Newton, in 1823, bringing with them all the merchandise for a new settlement, and also carpenter, blacksmith, shepherd and domestics. They first settled at Green Hill on the Macquarie River, where the late Jas. Reid had a Crown grant of 1000 acres, but later resided at Richmond Hill, on the Tamar, where he died in 1863. He, his wife and three sons were buried in the Sidmouth churchyard, and the names and dates on the headstones are still clear to read. The Sidmouth Presbyterian Church is built of stone. It was partly destroyed by fire many years ago, but has lately been restored and renovated, and is now regularly used for church services. The late W. B. Reid, with his brother James and Mr. Ed. Marthick were among the first to select land in the Alcomie district, about 1898, and it is now one of the best farming and grazing areas in the Circular head municipality. He was loved and respected by all who knew him, always ready to do a kind deed, and never unjust, trusting and loving his God to the last.

James Reid

Parents

Biography

Birth	20 July 1877	James Reid was born on 20 July 1877 in Horton, Tasmania, Australia.1
Death	7 January 1965	He died on 7 January 1965 at age 87 in Irishtown, Tasmania, Australia.2

Citations

1. [S2] Tasmania Registry of B, D & M, Birth Certificate, Father: James Henry Reid, Farmer - Mother: Louisa Reid formerly Godfrey - Registered: 3 August 1877 by W. H. [?] Reid, Uncle, Robbins Island and Duck River Farmer
2. [S26] Australian Cemetery Index, Irishtown Cemetery Headstone
3. [S23] TROVE, He is referred to in the funeral notice of his brother