James Patrick McGrath

M, b. circa 1875, d. 1943
  • James Patrick McGrath was born circa 1875. He was the son of James McGrath and Maria Butler.
  • James Patrick McGrath married James Patrick McGrath, daughter of William Creed and Harriet Page, in 1904 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • James Patrick McGrath died in 1943 in Queensland.

Children of James Patrick McGrath and Frances Ellenaor Creed

Jean Alice McGrath

F, b. 29 December 1909, d. 20 June 2001

Child of Jean Alice McGrath and James Allison Hooper

Mary Ellen McGrath

F, b. 1853, d. 27 December 1936

John McPhail (1848-1932) and Mary Ellen McGrath (1853-1936). Photo thanks to G Kruger
  • Mary Ellen McGrath was born in 1853.
  • She was the daughter of Owen McGrath and Ellen Smith.
  • At the age of 21 years, Mary Ellen McGrath married John McPhail, son of Archibald McPhail and Jane Macfarlane, in 1874 in St Matthews Church, Toowoomba.
  • In 1894 moved to the Plainby area. According to the book "From Tall Timbers" Between 1885 and 1889, most of the available land at Plainby was settled, being Homestead Selections for 2s. 6d. Per acre. In 1894, J McPhail came to the Plainby area for a few years. He bought milk and made cheese. When he gave up making cheese, the Silverwood Butter Factory ran a separator on his property, buying milk from the farmers. Later the farmers separated their own milk and sent cream direct to the Crow’s Nest Butter Factory.

  • Mary Ellen McGrath and John McPhail appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. John was a farmer.
  • Mary Ellen McGrath and John McPhail appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Pierce Creek. John was a farmer.
  • On 11 August 1932,her husband, John McPhail died in Queensland.
  • Mary Ellen McGrath died on 27 December 1936 in Queensland.
  • Mary was buried on 28 December 1936 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Children of Mary Ellen McGrath and John McPhail

Owen McGrath

M, b. circa 1825
  • Owen McGrath was born circa 1825.
  • Owen McGrath married Ellen Smith circa 1850.

Child of Owen McGrath and Ellen Smith

Reginald James McGrath

M, b. 1904, d. 1983

Sydney Vincent McGrath

M, b. 1901, d. 1972

Thomas McGrath

M, b. 1835, d. 16 November 1903
  • Thomas McGrath was born in 1835 in County Cork, Ireland. He was the son of Rodger McGrath and - Barry.
  • At the age of 48 years, Thomas McGrath married Mary Keating, daughter of Michael Keating and Bridget Keating, in 1883 in Queensland.
  • In 1901 Thomas was listed as a farmer of Hampton in the Crow's Nest Post Office Directory.
  • Thomas McGrath and Mary Keating appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Hampton. Thomas was a farmer.
  • Thomas McGrath died on 16 November 1903 in Queensland.
  • Thomas was buried on 17 November 1903 in Cabarlah Cemetery.

Winifred McGrath

F, b. circa 1895, d. 1946
  • Winifred McGrath was born circa 1895.
  • She was the daughter of James McGrath and Mary Ryan.
  • Winifred McGrath died in 1946 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Alice Veronica McGreevy

F, b. 24 May 1888, d. 2 February 1946
  • Alice Veronica McGreevy was born on 24 May 1888 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Edward McGreevy and Margaret McKee.
  • Alice Veronica McGreevy died on 2 February 1946 in Nanango, Queensland, at age 57.

Anne McGreevy

F, b. 1863
  • Anne McGreevy was born in 1863.
  • She immigrated on 17 November 1882 to Queensland with Edward McGreevy and Margaret McKee. Edward 31(was in 52 according to his death certificate) and Margaret 25, travelled on the Roma with their children James 5, Edward 3, Thomas 1 and infant Mary. An Anne McGreevy aged 19 also travelled with them. Edward seems to have gone to work on Cressbrook Station on Ivory Creek near Toogoolawah.

Cecily Grace McGreevy

F, b. 10 May 1915, d. 1 June 2003
  • Cecily Grace McGreevy was born on 10 May 1915 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of John (Jacky) McGreevy and Isabell Mary Kidman.
  • Cecily Grace McGreevy commenced school at Anduramba State School.
  • At the age of 22 years, Cecily Grace McGreevy married Milo Richmond James Sharpe in 1938 in Crow's Nest, Queensland. After their marriage they lived in Mitchell where four children were born. The family then moved to Anduramba for a few years before settling in Toowoomba.
  • On 16 June 1955,her husband, Milo Richmond James Sharpe died in Queensland at age 41. After Milo's death Cecily found work as a housemaid/waitress, seamstress and also worked in aged care.
  • Cecily Grace McGreevy died on 1 June 2003 at age 88.
  • Cecily was buried on 5 June 2003 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Edward McGreevy

M, b. 1829, d. June 1913
  • Edward McGreevy was born in 1829 in Down Patrick, Ireland.
  • Edward McGreevy married Margaret McKee circa 1873.
  • Edward McGreevy and Margaret McKee immigrated to Queensland on 17 November 1882. Edward 31(was in 52 according to his death certificate) and Margaret 25, travelled on the Roma with their children James 5, Edward 3, Thomas 1 and infant Mary. An Anne McGreevy aged 19 also travelled with them. Edward seems to have gone to work on Cressbrook Station on Ivory Creek near Toogoolawah.
  • Edward McGreevy witnessed the burial of Edward McGreevy on 25 June 1893 in Esk Cemetery.
  • Edward McGreevy died in June 1913 in Queensland.
  • Edward was buried on 9 June 1913 in Esk Cemetery.

Children of Edward McGreevy and Margaret McKee

Edward McGreevy

M, b. 1879, d. 22 June 1893
  • Edward McGreevy was born in 1879 in Leadgate, Durham, England.
  • He was the son of Edward McGreevy and Margaret McKee.
  • Edward McGreevy immigrated on 17 November 1882 to Queensland with Edward McGreevy and Margaret McKee. Edward 31(was in 52 according to his death certificate) and Margaret 25, travelled on the Roma with their children James 5, Edward 3, Thomas 1 and infant Mary. An Anne McGreevy aged 19 also travelled with them. Edward seems to have gone to work on Cressbrook Station on Ivory Creek near Toogoolawah.
  • Edward McGreevy died on 22 June 1893 in Queensland.
  • Edward was buried on 25 June 1893 in Esk Cemetery.

Edward (Gordon) McGreevy

M, b. 10 January 1919, d. 20 September 1985
  • Edward (Gordon) McGreevy was born on 10 January 1919 in Toowoomba.
  • He was the son of John (Jacky) McGreevy and Isabell Mary Kidman.
  • Edward (Gordon) McGreevy appeared on the Electoral Roll with John (Jacky) McGreevy and Isabell Mary Kidman in 1943 in Anduramba, Crow's Nest. John was a farmer. Their sons Edward and Ron were also farmers at Anduramba.
  • At the age of 29 years and 5 months, Edward (Gordon) McGreevy married Rae Agnes Harland in July 1948. After Jack McGreevey's death in 1952, Gordon ran the family farm for a number of years. Gordon and Rae purchased land at Anduramba and remained there.
  • Edward (Gordon) McGreevy died on 20 September 1985 at age 66.
  • Edward was buried on 21 September 1985 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Eileen McGreevy

F, b. 18 March 1913, d. 21 August 2003
  • Eileen McGreevy was born on 18 March 1913 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of John (Jacky) McGreevy and Isabell Mary Kidman.
  • Eileen McGreevy commenced school at Anduramba State School in 1918.
  • She spent her early life on the family farm at Anduramba.
  • At the age of 18 years, 5 months and 15 days, Eileen McGreevy married Victor Francis Barnes, son of Joseph Barnes and Annie Louisa Death, on 2 September 1931 in St Patrick's Cathedral, Toowoomba, Queensland. Their first home was on Vic's father's property at Anduramba. When Vic took up butchering, they moved to Crow's Nest and lived in a house opposite the cemetery, but closer to the creek.
  • Eileen McGreevy and Victor Francis Barnes appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1934 and 1937 living at Anduramba. Vic was a dairyman.
  • Eileen McGreevy and Victor Francis Barnes appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1949 living at Anduramba, Crow's Nest. Vic was a dairyman.
  • On 17 January 1954,her husband, Victor Francis Barnes died in Crow's Nest Hospital, Crow's Nest, at age 50. He was suffering from Hodgkin's disease.
  • After Vic's death, Eileen enlisted the help of her uncle Charles Kidman with the mustering and the dairy until it closed in June 1954. Gloria and Yvonne also helped on the property until their marriages. When Charlie Kidman moved to another district Eileen continued to run the farm on her own with the help of various employees.
  • Eileen McGreevy appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1958 and 1980 living at Anduramba. She carried out home duties.
  • Between 1960 and 1986, Eileen McGreevy's mother Isabell Mary Kidman lived with her atThe Hills until Isabell went to live with her daughter Erin in Melbourne.
  • Eileen McGreevy died on 21 August 2003 in Kooltoopa Nursing Home, Crow's Nest, at age 90.
  • Eileen was buried on 25 August 2003 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Child of Eileen McGreevy and Victor Francis Barnes

Francis Joseph McGreevy

M, b. 29 December 1894, d. 29 April 1926
  • Francis Joseph McGreevy was born on 29 December 1894 in Ivory Creek (northwest of Toogoolawah), Queensland.
  • He was the son of Edward McGreevy and Margaret McKee.
  • Francis Joseph McGreevy enlisted in the Australian Army on 8 February 1916 in Ipswich He stated he was born at Ipswich and listed his mother Margaret of Ottaba (between Esk and Toogoolawah) as his next of kin and gave his occupation as a stock dealer. His service number was 2883 and he was returned from Egypt on 6 June 1918 after serving with the 2nd Light Horse in Egypt.
  • At the age of 26 years, Francis Joseph McGreevy married Catherine Ann Burke in 1921 in Queensland.
  • Francis Joseph McGreevy died on 29 April 1926 in Esk, Queensland, at age 31.
  • Francis was buried on 30 April 1926 in Esk Cemetery.

James Edward McGreevy

M, b. 1875, d. 1923
  • James Edward McGreevy was born in 1875 in Leadgare, Durham, England.
  • He was the son of Edward McGreevy and Margaret McKee.
  • James Edward McGreevy immigrated on 17 November 1882 to Queensland with Edward McGreevy and Margaret McKee. Edward 31(was in 52 according to his death certificate) and Margaret 25, travelled on the Roma with their children James 5, Edward 3, Thomas 1 and infant Mary. An Anne McGreevy aged 19 also travelled with them. Edward seems to have gone to work on Cressbrook Station on Ivory Creek near Toogoolawah.
  • At the age of 40 years, James Edward McGreevy married Alice Frankland in 1915 in Queensland.
  • James Edward McGreevy died in 1923 in Ipswich, Queensland.

John (Jacky) McGreevy

M, b. 18 July 1886, d. 7 February 1952
  • John (Jacky) McGreevy was born on 18 July 1886 in Ivory Creek (northwest of Toogoolawah), Queensland.
  • He was the son of Edward McGreevy and Margaret McKee.
  • At the age of 24 years, 1 month and 5 days, John (Jacky) McGreevy married Isabell Mary Kidman, daughter of Samuel Kidman and Ann Cogan, on 23 August 1910 in St Patrick's Cathederal, Toowoomba, Queensland. The couple settled on a property at Anduramba where they ran a small dairy. Jack supplimented the income with his bullock team. For a time Mr and Mrs Baily managed the dairy farm until they retired.
  • John (Jacky) McGreevy and Isabell Mary Kidman appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Anduramba. John was a farmer.
  • John (Jacky) McGreevy was listed as the next of kin of Ronald Fergus McGreevy when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 30 May 1941 in Crow's Nest. His service number was Q104868 and he was living at Crow's Nest at the time he enlisted. He gave his next of kin as his father John. He was discharged on 3 May 1943 with the rank of Trooper in the 11th Motor Regiment.
  • John (Jacky) McGreevy and Isabell Mary Kidman appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Anduramba, Crow's Nest. John was a farmer. Their sons Edward and Ron were also farmers at Anduramba.
  • John (Jacky) McGreevy died on 7 February 1952 in Queensland at age 65. After his death Isabell continued to work the farm until the early 1960's.
  • John was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Children of John (Jacky) McGreevy and Isabell Mary Kidman

Margaret Ann (Peggy) McGreevy

F, b. 29 November 1894, d. 28 August 1962
  • Margaret Ann (Peggy) McGreevy was born on 29 November 1894 in Ivory Creek (northwest of Toogoolawah), Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Edward McGreevy and Margaret McKee.
  • At the age of 23 years, 8 months and 26 days, Margaret Ann (Peggy) McGreevy married Alfred Burgess, son of James Burgess and Ellen (Helen) Gillis Bridgeman, on 24 August 1918 in St Agatha's Church, Toogoolawah, Queensland.
  • Margaret Ann (Peggy) McGreevy and Alfred Burgess appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1927 living at Crow's Nest. Alf was a farmer.
  • Margaret Ann (Peggy) McGreevy and Alfred Burgess appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Crow's Nest. Af was a farmer.
  • Margaret Ann (Peggy) McGreevy and Alfred Burgess appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Crow's Nest. Alfred was a farmer and Margaret carried out domestic duties. Their son Mervyn was a farmer at Pinelands and daughter Elsie was a dressmaker of Crow's Nest.
  • On 9 May 1952,her husband, Alfred Burgess died in Toowoomba General Hospital, Queensland, at age 70. He died of Hypostatic pneumonia,Congestiv Cardiac Failure, Fractured Femur.
  • Margaret Ann (Peggy) McGreevy died on 28 August 1962 in Queensland at age 67.
  • Margaret was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery. Her Gravestone reads -
    In memory of
    Alfred Burgess
    died on 9 May 1952
    Catherine J Burgess
    died 28 Feb 1914
    Margaret Burgess
    28 Aug 1962
    AT REST
    .

Children of Margaret Ann (Peggy) McGreevy and Alfred Burgess

Mary McGreevy

F, b. 28 August 1911, d. 30 August 1911
  • Mary McGreevy was born on 28 August 1911 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of John (Jacky) McGreevy and Isabell Mary Kidman.
  • Mary McGreevy died on 30 August 1911 in Queensland. She is buried on the family property at Anduramba.

Mary Agnes McGreevy

F, b. 6 April 1882, d. 30 July 1957
  • Mary Agnes McGreevy was born on 6 April 1882 in Leadgate, Durham, England.
  • She was the daughter of Edward McGreevy and Margaret McKee.
  • Mary Agnes McGreevy immigrated on 17 November 1882 to Queensland with Edward McGreevy and Margaret McKee. Edward 31(was in 52 according to his death certificate) and Margaret 25, travelled on the Roma with their children James 5, Edward 3, Thomas 1 and infant Mary. An Anne McGreevy aged 19 also travelled with them. Edward seems to have gone to work on Cressbrook Station on Ivory Creek near Toogoolawah.
  • At the age of 23 years, Mary Agnes McGreevy married James Chantrill Orr in 1906 in Queensland.
  • Mary Agnes McGreevy died on 30 July 1957 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 75.
  • In 1964,her husband, James Chantrill Orr died in Brisbane, Queensland.

Michael McGreevy

M, b. 28 November 1892, d. 12 December 1966
  • Michael McGreevy was born on 28 November 1892 in Cressbrook Station, Tooloogawah, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Edward McGreevy and Margaret McKee.
  • Michael McGreevyenlisted in the AIF on 21 January 1916 in Brisbane He stated he was a 23 year old farmer, sole support of his mother Margaret who lived at Newton Villa, Ottaba. He had been born at Cressbrook Station. He served at Frazer's camp but was discharged medically unfit.
  • At the age of 26 years, Michael McGreevy married Daisy Ethel Farmer in 1919 in Queensland.
  • On 30 May 1941 Michael was living at Auburn Station Chinchilla. In his application for a new Discharge Certificate from the Army he stated that the original had been lost when his house at Toogoolawah had burnt down.
  • Michael McGreevy died on 12 December 1966 at age 74.
  • Michael was buried on 14 December 1966 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Richard Joseph McGreevy

M, b. 26 September 1890, d. 24 September 1954
  • Richard Joseph McGreevy was born on 26 September 1890 in Ivory Creek (northwest of Toogoolawah), Queensland.
  • He was the son of Edward McGreevy and Margaret McKee.
  • At the age of 21 years, Richard Joseph McGreevy married Winifred Ellen Mulcahey in 1912 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Richard Joseph McGreevy died on 24 September 1954 in Ipswich, Queensland, at age 63.

Ronald Fergus McGreevy

M, b. 22 September 1920, d. 16 October 2007
  • Ronald Fergus McGreevy was born on 22 September 1920 in Toowoomba, Queensland. His service records show he was born in Crow's Nest.
  • He was the son of John (Jacky) McGreevy and Isabell Mary Kidman.
  • Ronald Fergus McGreevy enlisted in the Australian Army on 30 May 1941 in Crow's Nest His service number was Q104868 and he was living at Crow's Nest at the time he enlisted. He gave his next of kin as his father John. He was discharged on 3 May 1943 with the rank of Trooper in the 11th Motor Regiment.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll with John (Jacky) McGreevy and Isabell Mary Kidman in 1943 in Anduramba, Crow's Nest. John was a farmer. Their sons Edward and Ron were also farmers at Anduramba.
  • At the age of 22 years, 8 months and 10 days, Ronald Fergus McGreevy married Margaret Kelly on 1 June 1943 in Holy Name Church, Toowoomba. After their marriage Ron and Margaret worked for Vic and Eileen Barnes, Vic having been instrumental in having Ron discharged from the army because he was needed to work on the farm. In August 1945 they lived on George Kidman's property.
  • Ronald Fergus McGreevy and Margaret Kelly appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Anduramba, Crow's Nest. Ron was a farmer and Margaret carried out home duties. Ron's brother Gordon was also a farmer and his father a teamster at Anduramba.
  • Ronald Fergus McGreevy and Margaret Kelly moved to Toowoomba in 1952 where Ron worked for the Defiance Flower Milling Company and as a linesman with the Railways. He also spent many years with the Toowoomba Foundry. HIs final job was in Real Estate.
  • Ronald Fergus McGreevy and Margaret Kelly were divorced in 1979.
  • On 2 March 2001,his wife, Margaret Kelly died at age 81.
  • Ronald Fergus McGreevy died on 16 October 2007 at age 87.
  • Ronald was buried on 22 October 2007 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Ronald John McGreevy

M, b. 20 September 1920, d. 16 October 2007
  • Ronald John McGreevy was born on 20 September 1920.
  • Ronald John McGreevy died on 16 October 2007 at age 87.
  • Ronald was buried on 22 October 2007 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Thomas Mack McGreevy

M, b. 1881, d. 24 December 1946
  • Thomas Mack McGreevy was born in 1881 in Leadgate, Durham, England.
  • He was the son of Edward McGreevy and Margaret McKee.
  • Thomas Mack McGreevy immigrated on 17 November 1882 to Queensland with Edward McGreevy and Margaret McKee. Edward 31(was in 52 according to his death certificate) and Margaret 25, travelled on the Roma with their children James 5, Edward 3, Thomas 1 and infant Mary. An Anne McGreevy aged 19 also travelled with them. Edward seems to have gone to work on Cressbrook Station on Ivory Creek near Toogoolawah.
  • Thomas Mack McGreevy appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Anduramba, Crow's Nest. No occupation was given.
  • Thomas Mack McGreevy died on 24 December 1946 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Abraham Alexander (Alex) McGregor

M, b. 1879, d. 1960
  • Abraham Alexander (Alex) McGregor was born in 1879 in Paddington, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of John McGregor and Elizabeth Fountain.
  • At the age of 37 years, Abraham Alexander (Alex) McGregor married Florence May Rea on 23 October 1916 in Annandale, Sydney, New South Wales.
  • Abraham Alexander (Alex) McGregor died in 1960 in Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales.

Children of Abraham Alexander (Alex) McGregor and Florence May Rea

Agnes McGregor

F, b. 27 September 1890, d. 18 April 1975
  • Agnes McGregor was born on 27 September 1890 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of John McGregor and Agnes Gillis.
  • At the age of 21 years, Agnes McGregor married William Peterson in 1912 in Queensland. They moved to Brisbane after their marriage.
  • Agnes McGregor died on 18 April 1975 at age 84.

Child of Agnes McGregor and William Peterson

Albert G McGregor

M, b. 1907

Alexander McGregor

M, b. 1820
  • Alexander McGregor was born in 1820 in Invernesshsire.
  • He was the son of Gregor McGregor and Christiana Clarke.
  • Alexander McGregor appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Gordonhall Stable loft, Kingussie. Alexander is shown as a 20 year old agricultural labourer, born Invernesshire and living with a number of other labourers. There is a second Alexander McGregor on the 1841 census also. This Alexander is also a 20 year old labourer living in a stable loft at Ballachroan Stable, Kingussie & Inch with other labourers.