Mary Frances Doyle

F, b. 1909, d. 30 September 1974
  • Mary Frances Doyle was born in 1909 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of John James Doyle and Ann Handy.
  • In January 1918 Annie was the mail contractor for the Wutul and Coalbank run. She delivered the mail on horseback twice a week, receiving an annual wage of 50 pound. After Annie's marriage sister Mary took over the run, then her brothers Stephen and Lawrence.
  • Between 1929 and 1938 Mary was contracted to deliver mail from Coalbank to Wutul three days a week, on horseback.
  • Mary Frances Doyle appeared on the Electoral Roll with Ann Handy in 1936 in Coalbank. Annie carried out home duties as did her daughter Mary Francis. Son Stephen was a labourer.
  • At the age of 29 years, Mary Frances Doyle married Nigel Charles Aldridge, son of Edward Aldridge and Catherine Manly, on 15 June 1938 in Queensland. They firstly lived in Oakey, but returned to the farm in 1948 with their children. Ownership of the farm had come to Mary following her mother's death.
  • Mary Frances Doyle and Nigel Charles Aldridge appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Coalbank. Nigel was a farmer and Mary carried out home duties.
  • Mary Frances Doyle died on 30 September 1974 in Queensland. After Mary's death Nigel stayed at the farm for a number of years, before selling it and moving to Toowoomba.
  • Mary was buried on 1 October 1974 in Garden of Remembrance, Toowoomba.

Mary Monica Doyle

F, b. 1898, d. 1898
  • Mary Monica Doyle died in 1898 in Queensland.
  • She was born in 1898 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of John James Doyle and Ann Handy.

Michael Joseph Doyle

M, b. circa 1863, d. 1881

Patrick Doyle

M, b. 21 September 1835, d. 22 October 1899
  • Patrick Doyle was born on 21 September 1835 in Roscommon, Ireland.
  • Patrick Doyle married Bridget Mary Hand circa 1865.
  • On 9 September 1874,his wife, Bridget Mary Hand died in Walloon.
  • Patrick Doyle died on 22 October 1899 in Walloon at age 64.

Children of Patrick Doyle and Bridget Mary Hand

Patrick Doyle

M, b. circa 1865, d. 1936

Stephen Patrick Doyle

M, b. 1913, d. 28 February 1992
  • Stephen Patrick Doyle was born in 1913.
  • He was the son of John James Doyle and Ann Handy.
  • Stephen Patrick Doyle appeared on the Electoral Roll with Ann Handy in 1936 in Coalbank. Annie carried out home duties as did her daughter Mary Francis. Son Stephen was a labourer.
  • At the age of 27 years, Stephen Patrick Doyle married Vera Pomfrett (1926-1994). She is buried in the Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance with Stephen on 22 November 1940.
  • He and Lawrence Doyle appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Coalbank. They were labourers.
  • Stephen Patrick Doyle died on 28 February 1992.
  • Stephen was buried on 2 March 1992 in Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance.

Jane Draffen

F, b. circa 1852, d. 19 May 1912
  • Jane Draffen was born circa 1852.
  • Jane Draffen married Patrick Findlay circa 1875.
  • Jane Draffen died on 19 May 1912.
  • Jane was buried in Cumkillenbar Historic Cemetery.

Child of Jane Draffen and Patrick Findlay

Anna Marie Drager

F, b. circa 1875
  • Anna Marie Drager married Friedrick Wilhelm Meier circa 1875 in Queensland.
  • Anna Marie Drager was born circa 1875.

Child of Anna Marie Drager and Friedrick Wilhelm Meier

Heather Margaret Drake

F, b. 1896

Rosalia Harriet A Drasdo

F, b. 1877
  • Rosalia Harriet A Drasdo was born in 1877.
  • Her marriage, at 26 years, to Alfred Dixon Leaf, son of John Leaf and Ann Elizabeth Dixon, was registered in the December 1903 Quarter in Bradford, Yorkshire Registration District.

Ann Dravers

F, b. 1837, d. 17 October 1874
  • Ann Dravers was born in 1837.
  • Ann Dravers married Ernst Genrich circa 1867 in Germany.
  • Ann Dravers and Ernst Genrich immigrated to Bowen, Queensland, on 12 July 1873. Ernst 40 , and Ann 36, travelled as free passengers on the Hershel with their children Wilhelmine 5 and Gustav 1. They sailed from Hamburg on 29 Mar 1873. On the same ship were Charles Genrich, 27 and Johanna Genrich 26.
  • Ann Dravers died on 17 October 1874 in Queensland. Ann died on the same day as her three children. She had accidentally dosed herslelf and the three older children with strynchnine. Fortunately three month old Emma was not treated. The Singleton Argus and Upper Hunter Advocate reported "A Mother and three Children Poisoned in Mackay.
    The Herald's Brisbane correspondent sends the following brief particulars an appalling occurrence at Mackay:-" An occurrence the other day at Mackay was attended with fearful consequences, and presents features of extraordinary folly on the part of some of the principal actors. It appears that about a year ago a German, who was then living in a hut with three other men, found in the thatch of the roof a small bottle containing some white crystalline substance, which he showed to his mates as a discovery of Epsom salts, and stated his intention of keeping it till he went home, when it would serve for family use. It is marvellous that it never occurred to and of the four men that it might be anything else, although they had no earthly means of telling who had put the stuff in its hiding place; nor does the fact of its having been so planted appear to have raised a suspicion in their minds. The wife also seems to have taken, for granted that the bottle contained Epsom salts, and put it wary for future use. It was fearfully unfortunate that the idea should have occurred to the poor creature to dose herself and her three children all at once—but so it was; and in half-an hour from the administration of the presumed medicine the unfortunate man was alone in the world. Medical aid was at hand, and every effort was made to move life, but the dose, which had been administered with the free hand with which Epsom. Salts are used, had been such as to render remedies powerless before the rapid action of the terrible poison."

Children of Ann Dravers and Ernst Genrich

Johanna Dorothea Dreier

F, b. 1876, d. 22 March 1942

Child of Johanna Dorothea Dreier and Herman August Robert Beutel

Edward Drew

M, b. circa 1785
  • Edward Drew was born circa 1785.
  • Edward Drew married Mary Esterbrook on 20 June 1805 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.

Child of Edward Drew and Mary Esterbrook

Louisa Drew

F, b. 28 December 1808, d. June 1847
  • Louisa Drew was baptized on 28 December 1808 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Edward Drew and Mary Esterbrook.
  • At the age of 25 years and 6 months, Louisa Drew married Joseph Dunn, son of Joseph Dunn and Martha Hunking, on 28 June 1834 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • Louisa Drew appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Cliff Street, Cornwall. Louisa is shown as a 25 year old D.M. ? living with her son Joseph aged 6 and daughter Mary aged 2. All were born in the county.

  • Her death was recorded with the St Austell, Cornwall, England, Registration District in the June 1847 Quarter.

Children of Louisa Drew and Joseph Dunn

Ralph John Drew

M, b. April 1929, d. 19 October 1947
  • Ralph John Drew was born in April 1929 in Shorncliffe.
  • He was the son of Samuel John (Jack) Drew and Madge Dorothy Dyer.
  • Ralph John Drew died on 19 October 1947 in Mackay, Queensland, at age 18.
  • Ralph was buried on 22 October 1947 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Samuel John (Jack) Drew

M, b. 17 October 1887, d. 29 March 1985
  • Samuel John (Jack) Drew was born on 17 October 1887 in Shorncliffe, Queensland. He was the son of Samuel Drew and Jane Harris.
  • At the age of 32 years and 7 months, Samuel John (Jack) Drew married Madge Dorothy Dyer in June 1920.
  • Samuel John (Jack) Drew enlisted in the 7th Volunteeer Defence Corps on 11 April 1942 in Crow's Nest. Jack was living at Crow's Nest at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his wife Madge. He also stated he was born in 1889. He was discharged on 21 Oct 1945 with the rank of Private.
  • He and Madge Dorothy Dyer appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Mountain Camp Road, Crow's Nest. Samuel was a farmer.
  • Samuel John (Jack) Drew died on 29 March 1985 at age 97.
  • Samuel was buried on 1 April 1985 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. CE1-00L-0013.

Child of Samuel John (Jack) Drew and Madge Dorothy Dyer

Jane Dries

F, b. circa 1870
  • Jane Dries was born circa 1870.
  • Jane Dries married John Rock in 1892 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.

Child of Jane Dries and John Rock

Mary Elizabeth Drift

F, b. 1860, d. 3 August 1930
  • Mary Elizabeth Drift was born in 1860. She was the daughter of John Drift and Alecia Cameron.
  • At the age of 24 years, Mary Elizabeth Drift married James Gavin, son of Denis Gavin and Ellen Murphy, in 1884 in Queensland.
  • Mary Elizabeth Drift selected land - She had a holding of 76 acres
    in June 1894 in Crow's Nest.
  • She and James Gavin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Railway Siding, Pechey, Crow's Nest. James was a lengthsman. Their son Denis was a labourer in Crow's Nest.
  • Mary Elizabeth Drift was listed as the next of kin of Stephen Gavin when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 11 January 1917. He enlisted in the 7/42 Battalion but was discharged for being under age. His parents finallly gave their consent and he served in the Light Horse in Moascar. He gave his next of kin as his mother Mary of Pechey. At the time he enlisted he was a shop assistant working for F. J. Poulgrain of Pechey. He was discharged on 30 Oct 1919.
  • In March 1917 James and Mary retired. The Brisbane Courier noted on 25 March :" Mr James Gavin, lengthsman, was presented with a suit case by his fellow employees last Tuesday, on the occasion of his retirement from the railway service. Mr Gavin has been with the department for 28 years. It is noteworthy that he has seven sons wearing the King's uniform-five as soldiers and two as mounted police."
    The on 10 April :- " Mrs James Gavin was entertained by the residents of Pechey and surrounding districts at a social in the Pechey State School, on the occasion of her retirement after 25 years public service (writes our Crow's Nest correspondent).
    Mr Gavin had previously been presented with an inscribed suit case by his fellow employees, he having retired after 28 years service with the Railway Department. An enjoyable programme was rendered, and during the evening the chairman, Mr E Pechey. presented Mrs Gavin with a tea and coffee service on a tray and a silver cake basket. Mr Gavin responded on behalf of his wife."
  • Mary was buried on 5 May 1930 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.           RC3-010-0008.
  • Mary Elizabeth Drift died on 3 August 1930 in Queensland. Mary death was reported in The Brisbane Courier on 4 August 1930
    "COOKTOWN, August 4.
    When a motor car containing eight persons toppled over into Saltwater Creek, about eight miles from Cooktown, yesterday morning, Mrs. James Gavin, sen., of Toowoomba, was drowned. Her husband was in the last stages of exhaustion when rescued.
    A motor car party, comprising Acting-Sergeant Gavin and his wife and three children, Mr. and Mrs. Gavin, sen., and the driver, Mr. C. Ure, left the town on Sunday morning, intending to spend the day with friends on the Endeavour River. When approaching the Saltwater Creek, eight miles from Cooktown, the car refused to negotiate an incline. The driver, Mr. C. Ure, backed the car, and then went forward again. It is surmised that the gears then jammed, and one wheel of the car left the crossing, and the vehicle toppled over into the creek in 4ft. of water. Most of the occupants got clear of the car, but Mrs. Gavin, sen., was drowned. Her husband was in the last stages of exhaustion when rescued, but he revived under treatment, although he suffered from shock, as did all the other members of the party.
    THE LATE MRS. GAVIN"


    The late Mrs. Gavin, with her husband, had been on a holiday visit to their son, Police-Sergeant Gavin, of the Cooktown station, and had intended to return to their home this week. The deceased was a native of this State, and for over 30 years was a gatekeeper on the Crow's Nest line. She is survived by six sons and two daughters. Five of the sons saw service in the late war, one being killed in action. The daughters are Mesdames L. Chaffey (Bowen Hills, Brisbane), and S. Coman (North Ipswich), and the sons Mr. John Gavin (engineer attached to the Willowburn Mental Hospital), Constable William Gavin (Mourilyan Police Station), and Messrs. George Gavin (Barcaldine), Joseph Gavin (Railway Department, Chillagoe), Steven Gavin (Mourilyan), and Sergeant D. Gavin (Cooktown)."

Children of Mary Elizabeth Drift and James Gavin

Eliza Dring

F, b. circa 1850
  • Eliza Dring was born circa 1850.
  • Eliza Dring married William Willis.

Child of Eliza Dring and William Willis

Mary Driscoll

F, b. circa 1840, d. 1 August 1873
  • Mary Driscoll was born circa 1840.
  • Mary Driscoll married John Eyles, son of Daniel Eyles and Jane Primmer, in 1858 in Blenheim, New Zealand.
  • In October 1861 Mary brought charges against Henry Engham for assault. The case was dismissed by the Magistrates court.
  • Mary Driscoll died on 1 August 1873 in Golden Gully, Aorere, Takaka, New Zealand. She was suffering from bronchitis.

Children of Mary Driscoll and John Eyles

Gertrude Annie Drummond

F, b. 22 September 1904, d. 1997

James Henry Drummond

M, b. circa 1905

Ralph George Drummond

M, b. 19 February 1905, d. 1987

Abraham du Pont

M, b. 1572, d. 1640
  • Abraham du Pont was born in 1572 in Rouen, France. He was son of Jehan DU PONT and Guillemine BRIERRE.
  • At the age of 55 years, Abraham du Pont married Marie Cossart Eighth, daughter of Jacques Cossart and Marguerite Toustain, on 10 February 1626/27 in Rouen, France. Its is from Maria and Abraham that the Du Ponts of South Carolina and the Du Ponts de Nemours are descended.
  • Abraham du Pont died in 1640.

Children of Abraham du Pont and Marie Cossart Eighth

Abraham du Pont

M, b. circa 1629

Abraham du Pont

M, b. circa 1630

Jean du Pont

M, b. 1631

Marie du Pont

F, b. circa 1633

Pierre du Pont

M, b. circa 1635

Emma Duckett

F, b. circa 1835, d. June 1864
  • Emma Duckett was born circa 1835.
  • Her marriage to George Arnold Usher was registered in the June 1856 Quarter in Sculcoates, East Riding, Yorkshire Registration District.
  • Her death was recorded with the Sculcoates, East Riding, Yorkshire, England, Registration District in the June 1864 Quarter.

Child of Emma Duckett and George Arnold Usher