Robert John Crawford

M, b. 1894
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Robert John Crawford

M, b. circa 1890
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  • Robert John Crawford was born circa 1890.
  • Robert John Crawford married Annie Maria Addison circa 1910.

Children of Robert John Crawford and Annie Maria Addison

Robert John Crawford

M, b. 1912
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Roseanna Idella Crawford

F, b. 1885, d. 1965
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  • Roseanna Idella Crawford was born in 1885 in Lismore, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of Henry Crawford and Elizabeth Crozier.
  • At the age of 24 years, Roseanna Idella Crawford married Joseph Walsh in 1909 in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.
  • In 1960,her husband, Joseph Walsh died in Lismore, New South Wales.
  • Roseanna Idella Crawford died in 1965 in Lismore, New South Wales.

Sarah Crawford

F, b. 1803
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Child of Sarah Crawford and Matthew Young

Sarah Crawford

F, b. circa 1882, d. 1915
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Children of Sarah Crawford and James Alexander Robinson

Sarah Evelyn Crawford

F, b. circa 1934, d. circa 1976
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  • Sarah Evelyn Crawford was born circa 1934.
  • She was the daughter of James Joseph Crawford and Margaret McCartney.
  • Sarah Evelyn Crawford had three children ., Ivan and Hazel who married Billy Reid, and another son.
  • Sarah Evelyn Crawford died circa 1976.

Sarah Jane Crawford

F, b. 8 August 1843, d. 17 September 1939
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  • Sarah Jane Crawford was born on 8 August 1843 in Derryneeve, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Other information shows Pettigo near Enniskillen, County Fermanagh.
  • She was the daughter of William Crawford and Margaret Maxwell.
  • Sarah Jane Crawford and Robert John Crawford immigrated to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 28 June 1865. They came to Australia on the Trebolgan . Robert J was shown as an 18 year old drayman from Derdean (sic) Fermanagh and Sarah a 20 year old domestic servant from Dourieone (sic), Fermanagh. Both were of the Church of England faith and could read and write. They had followed their eldest brother William who immigrated in 1864. According to family hearsay she went worked around Kiama, and then in Sydney.
  • At the age of 30 years, 1 month and 22 days, Sarah Jane Crawford married Joseph Staines, son of Samuel Staines and Eliza Sydie, on 30 September 1873 in St Peters Church, Sydney, New South Wales. . Joseph and Sarah Jane were married at St Peter's Church of England by the Rev G H Morten (Canon). William Crawford (Sarah's brother) and M A Elliott (old friend from N Ireland) were witnesses.
  • On 30 September 1873 Sarah Jane Crawford lived in Manly Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
  • She and Joseph Staines moved to Duck Creek in 1873.Joseph grew sugar cane and went into partnership with his brother Samuel in the Rous Sugar Mill.
  • On 2 January 1878 Sarah's father William wrote this letter to her: - (sic)
    "Dereneive
    January 2nd 1878
    My very dear and mutch loved Sarah Jane,
    We recieved your kind letter yesterday, bearing date October 25th which give us to know that you and Joseph and children and also Robert John William and wife and Baby were all in good health, a blessing which we all enjoy at present thanks be to the giver of all goodness for His kind dealings to us His unworthy Creatures.
    My dear Sarah Jane must beg you to forgive me for not answering your last letter. It was nor neglect nor forgetfulness on my part, for you were not one day out of my mind since that time I remembered you and your husband and children three times a day at the throne of grace.
    But the reason I did not write was because James and Henry and Caroline was urging me to let them go to Australia and I did not know whether I might let them go or not and that what kept me from writing.
    ...I would know whether I would fit them out and let them go. I believe they will not go at this time the more it is easy getting to New South Wales at present they would get away for 2 pounds each but er have considered it is better to wait a while and go all together if the Lord spares life and health as I am tired letting them go in parts. Your Uncle James Moore has a son and a daughter Christopher going to New South Wales. They are to sail sometime this month. I don't know the day yet. They are to be with us tomorrow to take their dinner with us. I suppose for the last time. They are of mind to call with uncle John Johnston to see them if all bees well. It is their Uncle Christopher Moore that lives in the Colony Victoria that they are pushing. You say Robert John has got no housekeeper yet Margaret Moore would make a good housekeeper in this country but I don't know whether she might know much about it in Australia or not. But one thing I believe she is a good Christian and that hides a good many defects in temporal affairs.
    I am thankful to Joseph for the newspaper. It is a token of kindness. Dear Sarah our youngest one Leasha bees often asking us what sort of girl you were. She would like to see you. She says we have a letter from William Wilson a few days ago.........and him and family is well Eliza and him and family is well Also their friends over here. This year the potatoes is as bad as they were the first year they failed. I think if the people would meet with another season like this they would to start in any Colony they get to. I think it would be easier taking up land in Queensland than in New South Wales if it would be near as good but I suppose it is not as good as New South Wales.
    We are still in hopes of seeing you all yet if the Lord spares life and health. There will be 3 of William Moffits sons in the ship with the Moores and a daughter of widow James Brandons of ................in the ship with them.
    I must conclude by saying your mother, brothers, and sisters joins me in sending our love to you and Joseph and son and daughter and William and wife and Baby and Robert John in the kindest manner
    From your ever loving parents
    William and Margaret Crawford
    Please write soon."
  • On 25 June 1883,Sarah Jane Crawford's son, Robert Staines was born in Teven, New South Wales. His father's occupation was given as sugar planter. A Mr Galloway was a witness to his birth.
  • In February 1888 The Northern Star reported Mrs Staines donated 2 shillings and sixpence to the erection of the Alstonville RC church.
  • According to Sarah's obituary, Sarah Jane Crawford and Joseph Staines moved to Kingaroy, Queensland, around 1912. They appear to have settled at "Bonnie Brae" with their son William and his family. Their daughter Sarah Elizabeth moved with them.
  • Sarah Jane Crawford and Joseph Staines appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1912 and 1914 living at Crawford, Queensland. He is shown as a farmer.
  • Sarah Jane Crawford appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1912 and 1914 living at Crawford, Queensland.
  • She and Joseph Staines appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1915 and 1919 living at Crawford, Queensland. Joseph is shown as a farmer and Sarah Jane carried out home duties.
  • Around 1917 Sarah Jane Crawford and Joseph Staines moved to the Baralaba district in order to help their son Robert establish a grazing property there. The work and climate didn't agree with Joseph, so they returned to Crawford.
  • On 7 November 1921,her husband, Joseph Staines died in "Bonne Brae", Crawford, Memerambi, Queensland, at age 70. Joseph's cause of death was Carcinoma Pancreatitis, Toxaemia & asthenia. After Joseph's death Sarah moved to Kingaroy.
  • Sarah Jane Crawford appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1922 living at Crawford, Queensland. Her occupation is shown as home duties. Sometime after Samuel's death she went to live in Haly Street, Kingaroy. She may have lived at "Beaconsfield", 248 Haly Street (cnr of Burnett Street) until she went to live with her daughter Fran and son in law Wes Johnston who lived at "Burrum House) 221 Haly Street (cnr William) Kingaroy after Samuel's death.
  • She left a will on 7 February 1928 in Kingaroy. Will of Sarah Jane Staines.
    This is the last Will and Testament of me SARAH JANE STAINES of Kingaroy in the State of Queensland, widow. I hereby revoke all former wills and testamentary dispositions heretofore made by me and I declare this to be my last Will and Testament. I appoint William John Staines of Kingaroy aforesaid grazier and Samuel Joseph Staines of Kingaroy aforementioned Grazier (herein after called my Trustees) Executors and Trustees of this my will and I give all my real and personal estate to my Trustees in Trust to convert the same into money by sale or otherwise and to divide the proceeds among my children William John Staines, Samuel Joseph Staines, Frances Margaret Johnson, Robert Staines and Sarah Elizabeth Woods equally as Tenants in common Provided always that if any child of mine die in my lifetime leaving a child or children who survive me and being male attain the age of twenty one years or being female attain that age or marry in every such case the last mentioned child or children shall take (and if more than one equally between them) the share which his her or their parent would have taken in the residuary trust funds if such parent had survived me and I also declare that my trustees may postpone the sale and conversion of my real and personal estate or any part thereof for so long as they shall think fit and the income from unconverted property shall from the time of my death be applied in the same manner as the income from the proceeds thereof would have been applicable if the same had been converted. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribe my hand to this my last will and Testament this seventh day of February one thousand nine hundred and twenty eight.
    Sarah J Staines.
    Signed by the said Testatrix as and for her last will and Testament in the presence of us both being present at the same time who at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses.
    O S Bond, Solicitor, Kingaroy
    M Ambrose, Clerk, Kingaroy.
  • She appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1937 living at Haly Street, Kingaroy, Queensland.
  • Sarah Jane Crawford died on 17 September 1939 in 221 Haley St, Kingaroy, Queensland, at age 96. The cause of death was steniplegia (stroke?), arteriosclerosis, senility. Certified by J W Johnston son-in-law, Haly Street Kingaroy. At the time of her death she was living at 221 Haly Street with her daughter Fran and son in law Wes Johnston.
  • Sarah was buried on 18 September 1939 in Memerambi Cemetery, Queensland, Australia. Grave No 252 Grave No 252 - Buried with her husband Samuel.
    The Inscription on the headstone reads
    - In Loving Memory of Joseph STAINES born Sydney 3 July 1851 died Crawford 7 November 1921. "Father in thy Gracious Keeping, Leave we none thy Servant sleeping"
    Also
    Sarah Jane STAINES born 8 August 1843 died 17 September 1939 " God in Love"
    and on the left hand side of the headstone
    Also loving daughter Sarah Elizabeth beloved wife of Donald Charles WOODS died 20 March 1952 aged 71 years.
  • On 22 September 1939Sarah Jane Crawford's obituary appeared in in the Nambour Chronicle and Coast Advertiser. It read:- Mrs Sarah Jane Staines, mother of Mr W. J. Staines of Woombye, formerly of Maroochydore, passed away peacefully at her home at Haly Street Kingaroy, shortly after mid-day on Sunday at the advanced age of 97 years.
    The deceased lady was the wife of Mr Joseph Staines, who pre-deceased her 16 years ago. She was born in County Fermanagh, in the north of Ireland, and was the last surviving member of a family of eleven. With her brother she came to Australia in early life and settled on the South Coast of New South Wales.
    After her marriage to Mr Joseph Staines, in Sydney, 66 years ago, the couple settled in the Richmond River district, and over a number of years took a prominent part in the pioneering of the virgin scrub in that area. Her name was an honoured on among the Richmond River pioneers.
    Twenty seven years ago, Mr and Mrs Staines moved with their family to Kingaroy and took up farming at Crawford. Except for a brief period in the Dawson Valley the family's association with the Kingaroy district was since unbroken.
    On the death of her husband, Mrs Staines acquired the home in Haly Street, Kingaroy, where she resided to her death.
    All her life she was a great worker for the Methodist Church, and maintained a keenly practical interest in the activities of the Kingaroy Circuit.
    In addition to her son, two daughters, Mesdames J W Johnston (Kingaroy) and D C Woods (Taringa), survive her. Two adult sons, Messers Samuel and Robert predeceased her. There are 21 grandchildren and 16 great grand children.

Children of Sarah Jane Crawford and Joseph Staines

Sarah Jane Crawford

F, b. 1892, d. 1977
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  • Sarah Jane Crawford was born in 1892 in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.
  • She was the daughter of James Crawford and Flora Ann McMullen.
  • At the age of 21 years, Sarah Jane Crawford married Philip James E Cherry in 1913 in Ballina, New South Wales, Australia.
  • Sarah Jane Crawford and Philip James E Cherry lived in Merom Creek, Lismore. They were farmers. They late moved to Nimbin and were living there when their sons Phillip and William joined the Army during the Second World War.
  • In 1952,her husband, Philip James E Cherry died in Byron Bay, New South Wales.
  • Sarah Jane Crawford died in 1977 in New South Wales.

Vera Jane Crawford

F, b. 3 February 1918, d. 3 October 2009
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  • Vera Jane Crawford was born on 3 February 1918 in Nurse Tyrrell's Hospital, Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.
  • She was the daughter of James (Forman) Crawford and Alice Elizabeth Jane Blanch.
  • Vera Jane Crawford died on 3 October 2009 in St Joseph's Nursing Home, Lismore, New South Wales, at age 91.

Verlie Olive Crawford

F, b. circa 1912, d. 1965
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  • Verlie Olive Crawford was born circa 1912 in Alstonville, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of William (Ambrose) Crawford and Olive White.
  • In 1951 Verlie Olive Crawford lived in Alstonville, New South Wales.
  • Verlie Olive Crawford died in 1965 in Byron Bay, New South Wales.

Victor C Crawford

M, b. 1904
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William Crawford

M, b. 15 August 1819, d. 1893
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  • William Crawford was born on 15 August 1819 in Dereneive (Derryneeve), County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
  • He was the son of William Crawford and Sarah Loane.
  • William Crawford married Margaret Maxwell, daughter of Mathew Maxwell and Elizabeth Slone, circa 1837 in Ireland.
  • On 2 January 1878 Sarah's father William wrote this letter to her: - (sic)
    "Dereneive
    January 2nd 1878
    My very dear and mutch loved Sarah Jane,
    We recieved your kind letter yesterday, bearing date October 25th which give us to know that you and Joseph and children and also Robert John William and wife and Baby were all in good health, a blessing which we all enjoy at present thanks be to the giver of all goodness for His kind dealings to us His unworthy Creatures.
    My dear Sarah Jane must beg you to forgive me for not answering your last letter. It was nor neglect nor forgetfulness on my part, for you were not one day out of my mind since that time I remembered you and your husband and children three times a day at the throne of grace.
    But the reason I did not write was because James and Henry and Caroline was urging me to let them go to Australia and I did not know whether I might let them go or not and that what kept me from writing.
    ...I would know whether I would fit them out and let them go. I believe they will not go at this time the more it is easy getting to New South Wales at present they would get away for 2 pounds each but er have considered it is better to wait a while and go all together if the Lord spares life and health as I am tired letting them go in parts. Your Uncle James Moore has a son and a daughter Christopher going to New South Wales. They are to sail sometime this month. I don't know the day yet. They are to be with us tomorrow to take their dinner with us. I suppose for the last time. They are of mind to call with uncle John Johnston to see them if all bees well. It is their Uncle Christopher Moore that lives in the Colony Victoria that they are pushing. You say Robert John has got no housekeeper yet Margaret Moore would make a good housekeeper in this country but I don't know whether she might know much about it in Australia or not. But one thing I believe she is a good Christian and that hides a good many defects in temporal affairs.
    I am thankful to Joseph for the newspaper. It is a token of kindness. Dear Sarah our youngest one Leasha bees often asking us what sort of girl you were. She would like to see you. She says we have a letter from William Wilson a few days ago.........and him and family is well Eliza and him and family is well Also their friends over here. This year the potatoes is as bad as they were the first year they failed. I think if the people would meet with another season like this they would to start in any Colony they get to. I think it would be easier taking up land in Queensland than in New South Wales if it would be near as good but I suppose it is not as good as New South Wales.
    We are still in hopes of seeing you all yet if the Lord spares life and health. There will be 3 of William Moffits sons in the ship with the Moores and a daughter of widow James Brandons of ................in the ship with them.
    I must conclude by saying your mother, brothers, and sisters joins me in sending our love to you and Joseph and son and daughter and William and wife and Baby and Robert John in the kindest manner
    From your ever loving parents
    William and Margaret Crawford
    Please write soon."
  • William Crawford died in 1893 in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.

Children of William Crawford and Margaret Maxwell

William Crawford

M, b. 1750, d. 1856
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  • William Crawford was born in 1750 in Dernashesk, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
  • He was the son of William Crawford and Unknown Booth.
  • At the age of 25 years, William Crawford married Sarah Wiley in 1775 in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
  • At the age of 51 years, William Crawford married Sarah Loane in 1801 in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
  • William Crawford died in 1856 in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. He was 106 years old.

Child of William Crawford and Sarah Wiley

Children of William Crawford and Sarah Loane

William Crawford

M
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  • William Crawford was the son of Unknown Crawford.
  • William Crawford married Unknown Booth.
  • William came to Ireland from Scotland with his brothers Hugh and John in the early 1700's.

Children of William Crawford and Unknown Booth

William Crawford

M, b. 1817, d. 1817
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  • William Crawford was born in 1817 in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
  • He was the son of William Crawford and Sarah Loane.
  • William Crawford died in 1817 in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.

William Crawford

M, b. 8 December 1839, d. 16 April 1911
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  • William Crawford was born on 8 December 1839 in Derryneeve, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
  • He was the son of William Crawford and Margaret Maxwell.
  • William Crawford immigrated to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 1 January 1864. William came to Australia on the "Ida" at the age of 23. He was the first of Crawford siblings to come to Australia.
  • He witnessed the marriage of Joseph Staines and Sarah Jane Crawford on 30 September 1873 in St Peters Church, Sydney, New South Wales. Joseph and Sarah Jane were married at St Peter's Church of England by the Rev G H Morten (Canon). William Crawford (Sarah's brother) and M A Elliott (old friend from N Ireland) were witnesses.
  • At the age of 35 years, 3 months and 7 days, William Crawford married Charlotte Lucy Staff, daughter of James Samuel Staff and Mary Ann Chaplin, on 15 March 1875 in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia. The officiating minister was Rev C McCoy, Wesleyan Minister.
  • William Crawford died on 16 April 1911 in Alstonville, New South Wales, at age 71.
  • William was buried in Alstonville Cemetery. Portion 8.

Children of William Crawford and Charlotte Lucy Staff

William Crawford

M, b. 1825, d. 16 December 1897
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  • William Crawford was born in 1825. He was the son of William Crawford and Matilda Crawford.
  • William Crawford married Mary Jane Godfrey circa 1845.
  • William Crawford died on 16 December 1897 in Queensland. He lived at Crawfordsburne at the time of his death.
  • William was buried on 17 December 1897 in Toowoomba and Drayton Cemetery. METH1-1R2-0017.

Children of William Crawford and Mary Jane Godfrey

William (Ambrose) Crawford

M, b. 8 June 1880, d. 6 December 1980
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  • William (Ambrose) Crawford was born on 8 June 1880 in Alstonville, New South Wales, Australia.
  • He was the son of William Crawford and Charlotte Lucy Staff.
  • At the age of 29 years, William (Ambrose) Crawford married Olive White in 1910.
  • In 1963,his wife, Olive White died in Ballina, New South Wales.
  • In December 1980 William (Ambrose) Crawford lived in 10 Wardell Road, Alstonville.
  • William (Ambrose) Crawford died on 6 December 1980 in Alstonville, New South Wales, at age 100.
  • He was cremated on 8 December 1980 in City of Lismore Crematorium, Goonellabah, after a funeral service at Alstonville Uniting Church at 11.30 am.

Children of William (Ambrose) Crawford and Olive White

William Henry Crawford

M, b. circa 1885
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William Henry Crawford

M, b. 1889, d. 1969
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  • William Henry Crawford was born in 1889 in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.
  • He was the son of Henry Crawford and Elizabeth Crozier.
  • At the age of 24 years, William Henry Crawford married Ethel Ivy Gall in 1913 in Lismore, New South Wales.
  • William Henry Crawford died in 1969 in Queensland.

William J Crawford

M, b. 1888
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  • William J Crawford was born in 1888 in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.
  • He was the son of James Crawford and Flora Ann McMullen.
  • At the age of 27 years, William J Crawford married Marion Barrowman Hepburn in 1915 in Lismore, New South Wales.
  • In 1955 William J Crawford lived in Alstonville, New South Wales.

William Robert Maxwell Crawford

M, b. 10 August 1919, d. 3 December 1972
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  • William Robert Maxwell Crawford was born on 10 August 1919 in Lismore, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of James Gilbert Crawford and Edna Ruth Waddell.
  • William Robert Maxwell Crawford began military service on 4 September 1942 in Wauchope, New South Wales. HIs service number was NX126079 (N166744) and he listed his next of kin as J Crawford. He was living at New Ballina cutting at the time of his enlistment.
  • He ended military service on 12 December 1944. He was discharged with the rank of driver with the 2nd Australian Motor Brigade Coy AASC.
  • William Robert Maxwell Crawford died on 3 December 1972 in Ballina, New South Wales, at age 53.

Eliza Craze

F, b. circa 1835
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  • Eliza Craze was born circa 1835 in Illogan, Cornwall.
  • Her marriage to Henry Nancarrow Chivell, son of Thomas Chivell and Jane Nancarrow, was registered in the September 1855 Quarter in Redruth Registration District.
  • Eliza Craze and Henry Nancarrow Chivell appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Treskillard, Illogan. Henry is shown as a 28 year old copper miner born St Agnes, living with his wife Eliza 26 born Illogan and son James Henry aged 3 born Illogan.

  • Eliza Craze and Henry Nancarrow Chivell appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Buckfast Cottage No 13, Buckfastleigh, Devon. Henry is show as a 47 year old labourer in a wool factory, born Stagmarr, Cornwall living with is wife Eliza 46 born Illogan, Cornwall and chidlren:- James Henry, 23 born Illogan, Cornwall; Simon 17 born Plymouth; William 14 born Ashburton- all three children worked as labourers in a wool factory; Frederick 13, born Ashburton, scholar; Elizabeth Jane, born Ashburton, scholar; Flora Jane, 10, born Holne, scholar; Mary Eliza, 6, born Holne, a scholar. A William Petherbridge aged 4, born Chagford, Devon is boarding with the family.

Children of Eliza Craze and Henry Nancarrow Chivell

Grace Creber

F, b. circa 1780

Eva Creed

F, b. 1884, d. 1946
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  • Eva Creed was born in 1884 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of William Creed and Harriet Page.
  • At the age of 24 years, Eva Creed married Walter Harold Stephson in 1908 in Queensland.
  • Eva Creed died in 1946 in Queensland.

Frances Ellenaor Creed

F, b. 1876, d. 20 August 1942
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  • Frances Ellenaor Creed was born in 1876 in England.
  • She was the daughter of William Creed and Harriet Page.
  • Frances Ellenaor Creed immigrated on 1 May 1882 to Brisbane with William Creed and Harriet Page. William 41 and Harriet 36, left from Plymouth on 19 Jan 1882 on the Caroline with their children Sophia 13, William 11, Mary 9 and Francis 6.
  • At the age of 28 years, Frances Ellenaor Creed married Frances Ellenaor Creed in 1904 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Frances Ellenaor Creed died on 20 August 1942 in Queensland.
  • Frances was buried on 21 August 1942 in Cabarlah Cemetery. CE1-00F-0026.

Children of Frances Ellenaor Creed and James Patrick McGrath

John Thomas Creed

M, b. 1887, d. 1959
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  • John Thomas Creed was born in 1887 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of William Creed and Harriet Page.
  • John Thomas Creed was named a co-defendant when Harry Edser applied to have his marriage to Ada Rose Haines dissolved in Oct 1908
    ; The marriage was not a success and on 20 October 1908, The Brisbane Courier reported:- " APPLICATION FOR DISSOLUTION
    OF MARRIAGE. Harry Edser, Crow's Nest farmer, applied for a dissolution of his marriage with Ada Rose Edser, nee Haines, on the grounds of adultery with James Creed, of Crow's Nest, bullock driver and Alfred Williams, of Crow's Nest, painter, who were joined as co-defendants. Mr McGregor (instructed by Messers Crouch and Darvall, town agents for Messrs. Eden and Groom, Toowoomba) appeared for the plaintiff, and there was no appearance of defendant or co-defendants. The petition set out that the parties were married on March 13, 1906, according to the rights of the Methodist Church and they lived together at Pinelands. Adultery was alleged to have taken place with Creed, and on other dates with Williams.
    His honour asked if there was any issue of marriage, and was informed there was a child, of which, however, plaintiff denied the paternity. His Honour held that this should appear in the petition. An adjournment was then granted in order the council might site authorities for amending the petition without re-service.
    Mr McGregor, on the court resuming, said he had not been able to find authority for amending without re-service, but, according to 36 L JMC 63 (1901) Challon v Challon, evidence could be taken at this stage.
    His Honour accordingly granted leave to amend the plaint and affidavit by stating the facts as to issue, and also for re-service, on the usual conditions. Evidence was then called.
    Plaintiff gave evidence in support of the petition. After living with his wife at Pinelands for about three months he had quarrelled with her mother and because he would not allow the mother to continue to reside with them his wife left him. A child was subsequently born of which the witness denied any paternity. Defendant afterwards went to reside at the home of her brother, George Haines. Witness then gave evidence as to what he had seen between defendant and the co-defendants.
    Ambrose Bearton, Alfred Edser, and E Jackson, clerks in the employ of Messrs Eden and Groom, solicitors, gave corroborative evidence.
    At this stage the case was adjourned to November 13."
  • John Thomas Creed appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Merritts Creek. He was a labourer most likely living with his parents William and Harriet and sister Eva.
  • At the age of 27 years, John Thomas Creed married Hannah Walsh in 1914 in Queensland.
  • On 26 February 1944,his wife, Hannah Walsh died in Queensland.
  • John Thomas Creed died in 1959 in Queensland.

Mary Maria Creed

F, b. 1871, d. 26 September 1915
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  • Mary Maria Creed was born in 1871 in England.
  • She was the daughter of William Creed and Harriet Page.
  • Mary Maria Creed immigrated on 1 May 1882 to Brisbane with William Creed and Harriet Page. William 41 and Harriet 36, left from Plymouth on 19 Jan 1882 on the Caroline with their children Sophia 13, William 11, Mary 9 and Francis 6.
  • At the age of 21 years, Mary Maria Creed married Charles Owen, son of James Thomas Barquieth Owen and Margaret Spurling, in 1892 in Queensland.
  • Mary Maria Creed and Charles Owen appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan, Crow's Nest. Charles was a farmer.
  • Mary Maria Creed died on 26 September 1915 in Queensland.
  • Mary was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery. CE1-00E-0025.

Children of Mary Maria Creed and Charles Owen

Patience Gertrude Creed

F, b. 1883, d. 1947
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  • Patience Gertrude Creed was born in 1883 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of William Creed and Harriet Page.
  • At the age of 23 years, Patience Gertrude Creed married Arthur Robson in 1906 in Queensland.
  • Patience Gertrude Creed died in 1947 in Brisbane, Queensland.