Albert Edward Colthup

M, b. 25 March 1876, d. 27 November 1950
  • Albert Edward Colthup was born on 25 March 1876 in Canterbury, Kent, England.
  • He was the son of Alfred Colthup and Lydia Barnett.
  • In 1902 he was Contractor.
  • At the age of 26 years, 1 month and 19 days, Albert Edward Colthup married Emma Louise Austin, daughter of John Honey Austin and Mary Jane Burt Chivell, on 14 May 1902 in house of Mr AA Gorring, Cory Street, Toowoomba, Queensland. Arthur Gorring was married to Emma's sister Charlotte. After their marriage Albert adopted Emma's son Eric and he became known as Frank Eric COLTHUP.
  • Albert Edward Colthup and Emma Louise Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Albert Street, Crow's Nest. Albert was a teamster and Louisa carried out home duties. His parents Afred, a joiner and Lydia a shop keeper also lived in Crow's Nest as did his brother Ernest and his wife Sarah.
  • Albert Edward Colthup and Emma Louise Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1905 living at Toowoomba. Albert was a teamster and Louise carried out home duties.
  • Between 1915 and 1916 Albert Edward Colthup lived in Geoffrey Street, Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • Between 1918 and 1921 Albert Edward Colthup lived in Eumundi, Queensland.
  • On 29 April 1918, the day Emma's son Frank Eric was killed in WWI, Albert Edward Colthup and Emma Louise Austin lived in Clement Street, Gympie.
  • Albert Edward Colthup and Emma Louise Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1919 living at Eel Creek, Gympie. Albert was a timber getter and Emma carried out home duties.
  • Between 1924 and 1926 Albert Edward Colthup lived in Norman Parade, Eagle Junction, Queensland.
  • He and Emma Louise Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at cnr Old Sandgate Road and Robinson Road, Eagle Junction. Albert was a labourer and Emma carried out home duties. Their daughter Imelda also lived with them.
  • In 1928 Albert Edward Colthup lived in Hemman, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
  • On 29 January 1928,his wife, Emma Louise Austin died in Mater Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, at age 60. From Coronry Thrombosis, Heart Failure and Syncope.
  • In 1940 Albert Edward Colthup lived in Monto, Queensland.
  • On 9 December 1945 Albert Edward Colthup lived in Clematis Street, Gympie.
  • In 1950 Albert Edward Colthup lived in Llyod Street, Alderley, Queensland.
  • Albert Edward Colthup died on 27 November 1950 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 74. He diied from auricular fibrillation and senile hyocarditis.
  • Albert was buried on 29 November 1950 in Mt Thomas Cremetorium, Brisbane, Queensland.

Children of Albert Edward Colthup and Emma Louise Austin

Alfred Colthup

M, b. 1845, d. 1928
  • Alfred Colthup was born in 1845 in England. He was the son of Isaac COLTHUP.
  • His marriage, at 22 years, to Lydia Barnett was registered in the September 1867 Quarter in East Ashford, Kent Registration District.
  • Alfred Colthup and Lydia Barnett immigrated between 1883 and 1886.
  • In 1901 he was listed in the Queensland Post Office Directory as a carpenter collecting mail at Crow's Nest. Lydia had a separate entry as a draper.
  • He was a member of the first Crow's Nest Band in 1902; Band members were Raymond White, Frederick Williams, Alf Colthrup, James Gleeson, Walter George Benton, Norman White, John William Brass, Thomas Askin, Alfred William Blinco, Tim Gleeson, Anthony Lavery, James Connolly, James Nathanial Cole and HENDY.
  • Alfred Colthup and Lydia Barnett appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Queen Street, Crow's Nest. Alfred was a joiner and Lydia a storekkeeper.
  • In 1924,his wife, Lydia Barnett died in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Alfred Colthup died in 1928 in Queensland.
  • The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. Alfred & Lydia's names were amongst them.
    Plaque to Alfred & Lydia Colthrup - Crow's Nest Methodist Church

Children of Alfred Colthup and Lydia Barnett

Charles William Colthup

M, b. 1887, d. 1963

Charlotte Lydia Colthup

F, b. December 1877, d. December 1877
  • Her death was recorded with the Canturbery, Kent, Registration District in the December 1877 Quarter.
  • Charlotte Lydia Colthup's birth was registered in the Canturbery, Kent Registration District in the December 1877 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Alfred Colthup and Lydia Barnett.

Enid Murial Colthup

F, b. 7 July 1911
  • Enid Murial Colthup was born on 7 July 1911 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Ernest Alfred Colthup and Sarah Jane Pampling.
  • Enid Murial Colthup commenced school at Pinelands State School on 2 April 1917.

Ernest Alfred Colthup

M, b. March 1875, d. 1957
  • Ernest Alfred Colthup's birth was registered in the Canturbery, Kent Registration District in the March 1875 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Alfred Colthup and Lydia Barnett.
  • At the age of 22 years, Ernest Alfred Colthup married Sarah Jane Pampling in 1898 in Queensland.
  • Ernest Alfred Colthup and Sarah Jane Pampling appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Albert Street, Crow's Nest. Alfred was a labourer.
  • Ernest Alfred Colthup enrolled his daughter Fanny Louisa Colthup in Pinelands State School on 23 January 1906. Sisters Mable and Enid were enrolled in later years
    ; She was 6 years old and left school in 1913. Her father was a farmer at Pinelands.
  • Ernest Alfred Colthup and Sarah Jane Pampling appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Pinelands. Ernest was a farmer.
  • In 1942,his wife, Sarah Jane Pampling died in Queensland.
  • Ernest Alfred Colthup died in 1957 in Queensland.

Children of Ernest Alfred Colthup and Sarah Jane Pampling

Fanny Louisa Colthup

F, b. 1899, d. 25 April 1962
  • Fanny Louisa Colthup was born in 1899 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Ernest Alfred Colthup and Sarah Jane Pampling.
  • Fanny Louisa Colthup commenced school at Pinelands State School on 23 January 1906.
  • At the age of 28 years, Fanny Louisa Colthup married James Motley, son of James Motley and Emily Theobald, on 23 March 1927 in Colthrup Home, Queensland.
  • Fanny Louisa Colthup and James Motley appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1949 living at Pinelands. He was a farmer.
  • Fanny Louisa Colthup died on 25 April 1962 in Queensland.
  • Fanny was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Child of Fanny Louisa Colthup and James Motley

Florence Mary Colthup

F, b. December 1882, d. 1964
  • Florence Mary Colthup's birth was registered in the Canturbery, Kent Registration District in the December 1882 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Alfred Colthup and Lydia Barnett.
  • Florence Mary Colthup died in 1964 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Frederick James Colthup

M, b. December 1870, d. 1946
  • Frederick James Colthup's birth was registered in the Canturbery, Kent Registration District in the December 1870 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Alfred Colthup and Lydia Barnett.
  • Frederick James Colthup died in 1946 in Queensland.

Hannah Margaret Colthup

F, b. September 1869, d. 1930
  • Hannah Margaret Colthup's birth was registered in the Canturbery, Kent Registration District in the September 1869 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Alfred Colthup and Lydia Barnett.
  • At the age of 21 years, Hannah Margaret Colthup married Thomas Tunstall in 1891 in Queensland.
  • Hannah Margaret Colthup died in 1930 in Queensland.

Imelda Lydia Colthup

F, b. 5 April 1903, d. 22 June 1973
  • Imelda Lydia Colthup was born on 5 April 1903 in Toowoomba, Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Albert Edward Colthup and Emma Louise Austin.
  • Imelda Lydia Colthup appeared on the Electoral Roll with Albert Edward Colthup and Emma Louise Austin in 1925 in cnr Old Sandgate Road and Robinson Road, Eagle Junction. Albert was a labourer and Emma carried out home duties. Their daughter Imelda also lived with them.
  • In 1929 Imelda Lydia Colthup lived in Charles Street, Newfarm, Brisbane.
  • At the age of 26 years, 8 months and 9 days, Imelda Lydia Colthup married Robert Nisbet Robertson on 14 December 1929 in Ann Street Presbyterian Church, Brisbane, Queensland. The marriage was officiated by Minister James Cosh.
  • In June 1939,her husband, Robert Nisbet Robertson died in Brisbane, Queensland. A daughter was born in the same year.
  • In 1940 Imelda Lydia Colthup lived in Albert Street, Margate.
  • At the age of 37 years, 1 month and 2 days, Imelda Lydia Colthup married Claud Lionel Howlett on 7 May 1940 in Holy Trinity Church, Brisbane, Queensland.
  • In June 1942 Imelda Lydia Colthup lived in 2 Affleck St, Alderley, Queensland.
  • Imelda Lydia Colthup died on 22 June 1973 in Redcliffe, Queensland, at age 70. She died from cerebral thrombosis and cerebral areriosclerosis.
  • Imelda was buried on 26 June 1973 in Albany Creek Crematorium.

James Barnett Colthup

M, b. September 1873, d. 1944
  • James Barnett Colthup's birth was registered in the Canturbery, Kent Registration District in the September 1873 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Alfred Colthup and Lydia Barnett.
  • At the age of 25 years, James Barnett Colthup married Mary Alice Betts in 1899 in Queensland.
  • James Barnett Colthup died in 1944 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Loiusa Lydia Colthup

F, b. March 1879, d. 1968
  • Loiusa Lydia Colthup's birth was registered in the Canturbery, Kent Registration District in the March 1879 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Alfred Colthup and Lydia Barnett.
  • At the age of 20 years, Loiusa Lydia Colthup married Thomas George Harvey in 1900 in Queensland.
  • Loiusa Lydia Colthup died in 1968 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Lydia Minnie Colthup

F, b. 1886

Child of Lydia Minnie Colthup and Albert James Pearson Neilson

Mabel Jane Colthup

F, b. 1906, d. 21 June 1993
  • Mabel Jane Colthup was born in 1906 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Ernest Alfred Colthup and Sarah Jane Pampling.
  • Mabel Jane Colthup commenced school at Pinelands State School on 4 March 1912.
  • She appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Crow's Nest. She carried out home duties.
  • At the age of 24 years, Mabel Jane Colthup married William Motley, son of James Motley and Emily Theobald, on 11 September 1930 in Colthrup Home, Queensland.
  • Mabel Jane Colthup and William Motley appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1949 living at Plainby, Crow's Nest. William was a farmer.
  • On 19 December 1987,her husband, William Motley died at age 84.
  • Mabel Jane Colthup died on 21 June 1993.
  • Mabel was buried on 24 June 1993 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Child of Mabel Jane Colthup and William Motley

Mavis Emily Colthup

F, b. 30 April 1905, d. 30 October 1986
  • Mavis Emily Colthup was born on 30 April 1905 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Albert Edward Colthup and Emma Louise Austin.
  • Mavis Emily Colthup witnessed the marriage of Imelda Lydia Colthup and Robert Nisbet Robertson on 14 December 1929 in Ann Street Presbyterian Church, Brisbane, Queensland; The marriage was officiated by Minister James Cosh.
  • At the age of 29 years, Mavis Emily Colthup married Leslie George Toms in 1935 in Queensland.
  • Mavis Emily Colthup appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1937 living at Calowrie Station, Charleville. Her occupation was given as home duties.
  • On 30 March 1942,her husband, Leslie George Toms died in Calowrie Station, Charleville, Queensland, at age 47. The Longreach Leader reported :- "The death occurred on Sunday night of Mr. Leslie George Toms (49) of Calowrie Station, Charleville. Mr. Mr Toms took ill suddenly, but died be fore he could be brought to hospital."
  • Mavis Emily Colthup appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Calowrie Station, Charleville. She was a grazier.
  • Mavis Emily Colthup married John Victor Henry Murphy circa 1950.
  • Mavis Emily Colthup and John Victor Henry Murphy appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Calowrie Station, Charleville. She was shown as a grazier and Tom as a manager.
  • Mavis Emily Colthup appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1972 living at Claydon, Toowoolawah. She carried out home duties and most likely lived with her son Douglas.
  • She and John Victor Henry Murphy appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1977 and 1980 living at 16a Deverell Street, Charleville. Both were shown as graziers.
  • Mavis Emily Colthup died on 30 October 1986 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 81.

Mary Ann Colverson

F, b. circa 1815
  • Mary Ann Colverson was born circa 1815.

Alice Anastatia Coman

F, b. 7 December 1886, d. 8 January 1983
  • Alice Anastatia Coman was born on 7 December 1886 in Moruya, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of Denis Joseph Coman and Bridget Mary Storman.
  • Alice Anastatia Coman appeared on the Electoral Roll with Denis Joseph Coman and Bridget Mary Storman in 1913 in Hampton. Denis was a dairyman. Their daughter Alice and sons Michael, a dairy farmer and William, a cheesemaker also lived at Hampton. Son Adrian was a farmer at Perseverance.
  • At the age of 28 years, 9 months and 22 days, Alice Anastatia Coman married Patrick Augustine Kelly on 29 September 1915 in Queensland.
  • Alice Anastatia Coman died on 8 January 1983 in Queensland at age 96.

Bridget Mary Coman

F, b. 27 April 1905, d. 1 October 1983
  • Bridget Mary Coman was born on 27 April 1905 in Bega, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of Denis Joseph Coman and Bridget Mary Storman.
  • At the age of 24 years, 4 months and 22 days, Bridget Mary Coman married Harold Berwick on 18 September 1929 in Queensland; Harold Berwick.
  • Bridget Mary Coman died on 1 October 1983 in Queensland at age 78.

Catherine Veronica Coman

F, b. 9 January 1914, d. 22 February 1914
  • Catherine Veronica Coman was born on 9 January 1914 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Denis Joseph Coman and Bridget Mary Storman.
  • Catherine Veronica Coman died on 22 February 1914 in Queensland.

Denis (Adrian) Coman

M, b. 21 June 1891, d. 16 March 1948
  • Denis (Adrian) Coman was born on 21 June 1891 in Cobargo, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of Denis Joseph Coman and Bridget Mary Storman.
  • Denis (Adrian) Coman appeared on the Electoral Roll with Denis Joseph Coman and Bridget Mary Storman in 1913 in Hampton. Denis was a dairyman. Their daughter Alice and sons Michael, a dairy farmer and William, a cheesemaker also lived at Hampton. Son Adrian was a farmer at Perseverance.
  • Denis (Adrian) Coman and Philip Claude Coman appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Perseverance. Denis and Philip were farmers.
  • Denis (Adrian) Coman began military service on 6 September 1915 in Toowoomba. His service number was 4174 and he enlisted in the 13/9th Battalion. He was a sawmiller aged 24 and 2 months and gave his next of kin as his father Denis Joseph Coman of Hampton. He was wounded in France and discharged on 11 Apr 1919.
  • On 24 May 1919 A welcome home for returned soldiers was given by the Crow's Nest Branch of the HACLS. Privates McKee, G. Gavin and A. Coman were presented with shaving outfits.
  • At the age of 29 years, 10 months and 6 days, Denis (Adrian) Coman married an unknown person on 27 April 1921 in Queensland. Irene Elizabeth Gray.
  • Denis (Adrian) Coman died on 16 March 1948 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 56.
  • Denis was buried on 18 March 1948 in Pinaroo Cemetery.

Denis Joseph Coman

M, b. 26 January 1854, d. 24 December 1929
  • Denis Joseph Coman was born on 26 January 1854 in Mouyra, New South Wales. He was the son of William Coman and Alice Kirbey.
  • He was the son of William Coman and Elizabeth Alice (Alicia) Kirby.
  • At the age of 31 years, Denis Joseph Coman married Bridget Mary Storman in 1886 in Moruya, New South Wales.
  • Denis Joseph Coman and Bridget Mary Storman appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Hampton. Denis was a dairyman. Their daughter Alice and sons Michael, a dairy farmer and William, a cheesemaker also lived at Hampton. Son Adrian was a farmer at Perseverance.
  • Denis Joseph Coman and Bridget Mary Storman appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Hampton. Denis was a dairy farmer. Their sons Michael, a farmer and William, a cheesemaker also lived at Hampton.
  • Denis Joseph Coman was listed as the next of kin of William (Esmond) Coman when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 23 July 1915 in Brisbane. He was a farmer at the time and gave his next of kin as his father Denis, of Hampton. He was wounded in France and discharged on 24 Nov 1917.
  • Denis Joseph Coman was listed as the next of kin of Denis (Adrian) Coman when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 6 September 1915 in Toowoomba. His service number was 4174 and he enlisted in the 13/9th Battalion. He was a sawmiller aged 24 and 2 months and gave his next of kin as his father Denis Joseph Coman of Hampton. He was wounded in France and discharged on 11 Apr 1919.
  • Denis and Bridget moved from Hampton to manage the Darling Downs Hotel at Wellcamp. Many of their children lived in Toowoomba.
  • Denis Joseph Coman died on 24 December 1929 in Queensland at age 75. After Denis' death Bridget kept a boarding house.
  • Denis was buried on 25 December 1929 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC4-008-0026.

Children of Denis Joseph Coman and Bridget Mary Storman

Ethel Eileen Coman

F, b. 26 October 1906, d. 27 January 1973
  • Ethel Eileen Coman was born on 26 October 1906 in Bega, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of Denis Joseph Coman and Bridget Mary Storman.
  • At the age of 18 years and 28 days, Ethel Eileen Coman married Francis Ernest White on 23 November 1924 in Queensland; Francis Ernest White.
  • Ethel Eileen Coman died on 27 January 1973 in Queensland at age 66.

Honora Coman

F, b. 12 May 1900, d. 19 October 1900
  • Honora Coman was born on 12 May 1900 in Bega, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of Denis Joseph Coman and Bridget Mary Storman.
  • Honora Coman died on 19 October 1900 in Moruya, New South Wales.

James Stanislaus Coman

M, b. 9 July 1897, d. 12 March 1949
  • James Stanislaus Coman was born on 9 July 1897 in Bega, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of Denis Joseph Coman and Bridget Mary Storman.
  • At the age of 24 years and 23 days, James Stanislaus Coman married Leone Elizabeth Kendrick on 1 August 1921 in Queensland.
  • James Stanislaus Coman died on 12 March 1949 in Sydney, New South Wales, at age 51.

John Francis Coman

M, b. 14 October 1846, d. 10 January 1930
  • John Francis Coman was born on 14 October 1846 in Mourya, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of William Coman and Elizabeth Alice (Alicia) Kirby.
  • He was raised on his father's farm at Eurobodalla, being educated by a governess.

  • In 1870 he selected 800 acres of land at Cobago where he built Wangarooka homestead. In 1875 he joined his elder brothers William and Edmond in an exploration of western Queensland where they took up a number of pastoral leases, a feat that involved John having to ride hundreds of miles to register the leases in Blackall.
  • At the age of 34 years, 11 months and 21 days, John Francis Coman married Elizabeth Collins on 5 October 1881 in St Josephs Church, Candelo, New South Wales. After living at Cobago where all the children were born, they then lived at Eurobodalla for 5 years befor moving to Bemboka in 1905 where they dairied on 1100 acres.
    Their children were Alicia, Anne, William Paul, John Henry, Catherine, Margaret, Edmund Francis, Mary, and Walter.
  • John Francis Coman witnessed the death of Elizabeth Collins on 16 April 1927 in Bega, New South Wales.
  • John Francis Coman died on 10 January 1930 in Bembooka, New South Wales, at age 83.
  • John was buried in Bembooka Cemetery.

Child of John Francis Coman and Elizabeth Collins

John Placid Bruno Coman

M, b. 6 October 1901, d. 18 October 1966
  • John Placid Bruno Coman was born on 6 October 1901 in Moruya, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of Denis Joseph Coman and Bridget Mary Storman.
  • At the age of 22 years, 4 months and 21 days, John Placid Bruno Coman married Muriel May Rose Waters on 27 February 1924 in Queensland.
  • John Placid Bruno Coman died on 18 October 1966 in Queensland at age 65.

Michael (Leslie) Coman

M, b. 15 June 1888, d. 14 April 1949
  • Michael (Leslie) Coman was born on 15 June 1888 in Moruya, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of Denis Joseph Coman and Bridget Mary Storman.
  • Michael (Leslie) Coman appeared on the Electoral Roll with Denis Joseph Coman and Bridget Mary Storman in 1913 in Hampton. Denis was a dairyman. Their daughter Alice and sons Michael, a dairy farmer and William, a cheesemaker also lived at Hampton. Son Adrian was a farmer at Perseverance.
  • Michael (Leslie) Coman appeared on the Electoral Roll with Bridget Mary Storman and Denis Joseph Coman in 1913 in Hampton. Denis was a dairy farmer. Their sons Michael, a farmer and William, a cheesemaker also lived at Hampton.
  • Michael (Leslie) Coman witnessed the marriage of Catherine Angela (Kate) Brady and Francis James Raisin on 4 February 1914 in St Patrick's Catholic Church, Toowoomba; Kate was from Merivale near Warwick and Frank from Home Rule, Mudgee. They had three children - Mary Cecilia, Phillip Patrick and Francis James.
  • At the age of 28 years, 1 month and 25 days, Michael (Leslie) Coman married Ann Cecilia Brady, daughter of Phillip Patrick Brady and Catherine Carroll, on 9 August 1916 in Queensland. They leased Buckamara Farm.
  • Michael (Leslie) Coman and Ann Cecilia Brady appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Taylor. Michael was a dairyman.
  • Michael (Leslie) Coman died on 14 April 1949 in Queensland at age 60.
  • Michael was buried on 16 April 1949 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC5-007-0007.

Peter John Coman

M, b. 3 June 1932, d. 23 November 2019
  • Peter John Coman was born on 3 June 1932 in Bemboka.
  • He was the son of William Paul Coman and Clare Mary Julia Kilkenny.
  • Peter John Coman died on 23 November 2019 in St Andrews Hospital, Toowoomba, at age 87.
  • Peter was buried on 29 November 2019 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Philip Claude Coman

M, b. 7 May 1893, d. 1 January 1968
  • Philip Claude Coman was born on 7 May 1893 in Bega, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of Denis Joseph Coman and Bridget Mary Storman.
  • Philip Claude Coman and Denis (Adrian) Coman appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Perseverance. Denis and Philip were farmers.
  • At the age of 27 years, 3 months and 10 days, Philip Claude Coman married Ethel Barbara Robertson on 17 August 1920 in Queensland.
  • Philip Claude Coman died on 1 January 1968 in Queensland at age 74.
  • Philip was buried in Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance.