Elizabeth White
F, #74901
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Marriage | Elizabeth White married James Kirwan, Snr., on 30 August 1851 in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia.1 |
Citations
- [S1971] Judy Richards, "E-Mail from Judy Richards," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2012. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Judy Richards."
Mary Anne Kirwan
F, #74902, b. 26 June 1864, d. 1935
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Marriage | Mary Anne Kirwan married John Freebody.1 |
Marriage | She married Alfred James.1 |
Birth | She was born on 26 June 1864 in Bobundara, New South Wales, Australia.1 |
Death | She died in 1935 at age ~71.1 |
Citations
- [S1971] Judy Richards, "E-Mail from Judy Richards," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2012. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Judy Richards."
John Freebody
M, #74903
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- [S1971] Judy Richards, "E-Mail from Judy Richards," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2012. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Judy Richards."
Alfred James
M, #74904
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Citations
- [S1971] Judy Richards, "E-Mail from Judy Richards," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2012. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Judy Richards."
Jeremiah Thomas Spellman
M, #74905, b. 1875, d. 1876
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Birth | Jeremiah Thomas Spellman was born in 1875 in New South Wales, Australia.1 |
Death | He died in 1876 at age ~1 in New South Wales, Australia.1 |
Citations
- [S1971] Judy Richards, "E-Mail from Judy Richards," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2012. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Judy Richards."
Patrick Jas Joseph Spellman
M, #74906, b. 1880, d. 1943
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Marriage | Patrick Jas Joseph Spellman married Amy Staples.1 |
Birth | He was born in 1880 in New South Wales, Australia.1 |
Death | He died in 1943 at age ~63 in New South Wales, Australia.1 |
Citations
- [S1971] Judy Richards, "E-Mail from Judy Richards," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2012. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Judy Richards."
Amy Staples
F, #74907
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Citations
- [S1971] Judy Richards, "E-Mail from Judy Richards," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2012. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Judy Richards."
William Jas Spellman
M, #74908, b. 1882, d. 1943
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Marriage | William Jas Spellman married Emma Staples.1 |
Birth | He was born in 1882 in New South Wales, Australia.1 |
Death | He died in 1943 at age ~61 in New South Wales, Australia.1 |
Citations
- [S1971] Judy Richards, "E-Mail from Judy Richards," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2012. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Judy Richards."
Emma Staples
F, #74909
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Citations
- [S1971] Judy Richards, "E-Mail from Judy Richards," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2012. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Judy Richards."
Rachel Richards
F, #74911, b. 20 September 1828, d. 11 November 1909
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Birth | Rachel Richards was born on 20 September 1828 in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England.1,2 |
Marriage | She married William Atkins on 1 May 1848 in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. Rachel Richards was, age 19, William Atkins was, age 23.1,2 |
Death | She died on 11 November 1909 at age 81 in Mitchells Island, New South Wales, Australia.1,2 |
Burial | She was buried on 12 November 1909 at Scotts Creek Anglican Plot 16b in Mitchells Island, New South Wales, Australia.2 |
Citations
- [S1972] Melissa Maddocks, "E-Mail from Melissa Maddocks," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2012. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Melissa Maddocks."
- [S1714] ancestery.com, online, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/7101865/person/6045524880. Hereinafter cited as ancestery.com.
William Atkins
M, #74912, b. 16 April 1825, d. 24 March 1879
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William Atkins
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Birth | William Atkins was born on 16 April 1825 in Great Casterton, Rutland, England.1,2 |
Marriage | He married Rachel Richards on 1 May 1848 in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. William Atkins was, age 23, Rachel Richards was, age 19.1,3 |
Death | He died on 24 March 1879 at age 53 in Mitchells Island, New South Wales, Australia.2 |
Burial | He was buried on 25 March 1879 at Scotts Creek Anglican Plot 16a in Mitchells Island, New South Wales, Australia.2 |
Citations
- [S1972] Melissa Maddocks, "E-Mail from Melissa Maddocks," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2012. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Melissa Maddocks."
- [S1714] ancestery.com, online, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/7101865/person/6131389919. Hereinafter cited as ancestery.com.
- [S1714] ancestery.com, online, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/7101865/person/6045524880. Hereinafter cited as ancestery.com.
Jane Otway
F, #74914
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- [S1975] Australia Death Index, 1788-1922, online http://www.ancestry.com/, Name: Alex TurnbullDeath Place: South Melbourne, VictoriaAge: 65Father's Name: Turnbull AlexMother's Name: Jane OtwayRegistration Year: 1899Registration Place: VictoriaRegistration Number: 15086Estimated Birth Year: abt 1834. Hereinafter cited as Australia Death Index.
Alexander Turnbull
M, #74915, b. circa 1801
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Birth | Alexander Turnbull was born circa 1801 in Grenada, West Indies.1 |
Marriage | He married Jane Otway.2 |
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Anecdote | Alexander (son of Gordon) began as a shopkeeper and later was a merchant. Alexander’s elder brother Horatio Nelson Turnbull (also son of Gordon) was a teacher and later Master of the Central School as well as the parish clerk and liquor vendor. |
Citations
- [S2139] Daphne Daifas, "Turnbull : Scotland to Grenada, West Indies to Australia", e-mail message from (, Montreal, Canada), to Brian Turnbull, 19 Jun 2017
- [S1975] Australia Death Index, 1788-1922, online http://www.ancestry.com/, Name: Alex TurnbullDeath Place: South Melbourne, VictoriaAge: 65Father's Name: Turnbull AlexMother's Name: Jane OtwayRegistration Year: 1899Registration Place: VictoriaRegistration Number: 15086Estimated Birth Year: abt 1834. Hereinafter cited as Australia Death Index.
Henry Schmidt
M, #74916
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- [S3] BMD New South Wales, Australia, online, NSW b.d.m. record 6738 in1900. Hereinafter cited as BMD NSW Australia.
John Henry Leech
M, #74917, b. about 1882, d. 15 June 1929
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Birth | John Henry Leech was born about 1882 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.1 |
Marriage | He married Emmeline Ada Thomas in 1910 in Newtown, New South Wales, Australia. John Henry Leech was, age ~28, Emmeline Ada Thomas was, age ~28.2 |
Death | He died on 15 June 1929 at age ~47 in Auburn, New South Wales, Australia.1 |
Burial | He was buried on 17 June 1929 at Church of England Cemetery, section B4, grave 149, in Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia.3 |
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Occupation | In 1929 John Henry Leech was a builder in New South Wales, Australia.1 |
Citations
- [S1923] Kathy Wilson, "E-Mail from Kathy Wilson," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2011. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Kathy Wilson."
- [S3] BMD New South Wales, Australia, online, NSW b.d.m record. 2299 in 1910. Hereinafter cited as BMD NSW Australia.
- [S1923] Kathy Wilson, "E-Mail from Kathy Wilson," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2011, NSW death. record 6157 in 1929. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Kathy Wilson."
John McGrath
M, #74918
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- [S1923] Kathy Wilson, "E-Mail from Kathy Wilson," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2011, NSW b.d.m. 12352 in 1908. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Kathy Wilson."
Annie Maria Edden
F, #74920
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Anna Maria Edden Goughage 21
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Birth | Annie Maria Edden was born. |
Leslie Charles (Schmidt) Thomas
M, #74922, b. 1896, d. 26 February 1945
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Birth | Leslie Charles (Schmidt) Thomas was born in 1896 in New South Wales, Australia.1,2 |
Death | He died on 26 February 1945 at age ~49 at 36 Princes St in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. (death & funeral notices published in The Sydney Morning Herald)1  |
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Anecdote | On 9 May 1916 Attestation Paper2 |
Witness | Leslie Charles (Schmidt) Thomas was a witness.3 |
Citations
- [S1923] Kathy Wilson, "E-Mail from Kathy Wilson," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2011, I do not have a copy of Margaret's 1948 death certificate, however the attachments outline what I have found relating to her children. In summary, she had 2 children, Leslie Charles (Schmidt) Thomas born circa. 1896 - d.1945 & Doris Fear (who had her surname recorded as White on her 1925 marriage certificate) Doris was born circa 1907 - d.1950. I could find no record of either of Margaret's childrens births at www.bdm.nsw.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Kathy Wilson."
- [S1923] Kathy Wilson, "E-Mail from Kathy Wilson," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2011, However, on his enlistment papers of 1916, he enlists as Leslie Charles THOMAS, www.naa.gov.au. Notice that (question 8) next of kin - he gives his aunt's name - c/- Mrs Leech (referring to Mrs Isabella Edith Alice Leech nee Thomas), Clarke St, Granville, NSW, Aust. He says that his father is dead and his mother's name is Margaret THOMAS. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Kathy Wilson."
- [S1923] Kathy Wilson, "E-Mail from Kathy Wilson," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2011, Leslie Charles Schmidt is mentioned in attachment 1, on the 1st anniversary of his grandfather's death (Edwin William THOMAS). This was printed in The Sydney Morning Herald of 30 November 1918 (and is on TROVE online). Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Kathy Wilson."
Doris Schmidt
F, #74923, b. about 1907, d. 23 August 1950
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Birth | Doris Schmidt was born about 1907 in New South Wales, Australia.1 |
Marriage | She married Norman Charles Herbert Fear in 1925 in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia.2 |
Death | She died on 23 August 1950 at age ~43 at 3 Orontes Flats, Pacific Street, in Bronte, New South Wales, Australia.3 |
Burial | She was buried on 24 August 1950 at Botany Cemetary in Botany, New South Wales, Australia.3 |
Citations
- [S1923] Kathy Wilson, "E-Mail from Kathy Wilson," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2011, I do not have a copy of Margaret's 1948 death certificate, however the attachments outline what I have found relating to her children. In summary, she had 2 children, Leslie Charles (Schmidt) Thomas born circa. 1896 - d.1945 & Doris Fear (who had her surname recorded as White on her 1925 marriage certificate) Doris was born circa 1907 - d.1950. I could find no record of either of Margaret's childrens births at www.bdm.nsw.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Kathy Wilson."
- [S1923] Kathy Wilson, "E-Mail from Kathy Wilson," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2011, Mrs N Fear is mentioned in her brother's, Leslie Charles Thomas death notice of 1945. Doris White married Norman Charles Herbert FEAR in 1925 in Parramatta, NSW, Aust (NSW b.d.m. record 7433 of 1925). From my enquiries to NSW b.d.m. her mother's name was recorded as Margaret White. I can only imagine that perhaps the family did not use 'Schmidt' due to the name being associated with Germany and possible problems they may have had during the war years. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Kathy Wilson."
- [S1923] Kathy Wilson, "E-Mail from Kathy Wilson," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2011, There is no record at NSW b.d.m. for Doris Fear's death in 1950. However, cemetery records at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, www.esmp.net.au showDoris Fear interment date 24 August 1950, age 43. A copy of her death and funeral notice is attached. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Kathy Wilson."
Norman Charles Herbert Fear
M, #74924
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Marriage | Norman Charles Herbert Fear married Doris Schmidt in 1925 in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia.1 |
Citations
- [S1923] Kathy Wilson, "E-Mail from Kathy Wilson," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2011, Mrs N Fear is mentioned in her brother's, Leslie Charles Thomas death notice of 1945. Doris White married Norman Charles Herbert FEAR in 1925 in Parramatta, NSW, Aust (NSW b.d.m. record 7433 of 1925). From my enquiries to NSW b.d.m. her mother's name was recorded as Margaret White. I can only imagine that perhaps the family did not use 'Schmidt' due to the name being associated with Germany and possible problems they may have had during the war years. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Kathy Wilson."
John Allan Leech
M, #74925, b. about 1911, d. 4 May 1964
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Birth | John Allan Leech was born about 1911 in New South Wales, Australia.1 |
Marriage | He married Eileen Mavis Cupitt in 1938 in New South Wales, Australia.1 |
Death | He died on 4 May 1964 at age ~53 in Umina, New South Wales, Australia.1 |
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Occupation | In 1964 John Allan Leech was a builder.1 |
Citations
- [S1923] Kathy Wilson, "E-Mail from Kathy Wilson," e-mail message from email address (Australia) to Brian Turnbull, 2011, John Henry Leech & Emily Ada Leech (nee Thomas) has 1 son (that I am aware of). He was John Allan Leech, born circa 1911, married Eileen Mavis Cupitt in 1938 (NSW marriage record 17934 in 1938) and he died 4 May 1964 (Umina, NSW, Australia) NSW death record 16262 in 1964. He was a builder. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Kathy Wilson."