Roy Arnold Astbury

M, b. 27 September 1924, d. 5 April 2012
  • Roy Arnold Astbury was born on 27 September 1924 in Crow's Nest.
  • He was the son of Walter Astbury and Hermine Elsie Harth.
  • At the age of 23 years, 11 months and 1 day, Roy Arnold Astbury married Edna Mavis Helsham on 28 August 1948 in St James Anglican Church, Toowoomba.
  • Roy Arnold Astbury died on 5 April 2012 in Karingal Nursing Home, Dalby, at age 87.
  • Roy was buried in Myall Remembrance Park, Dalby.

Sarah Astbury

F, b. 29 August 1885, d. 31 August 1962
  • Sarah Astbury was born on 29 August 1885 in Albion Mills, Pechey, Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of William Astbury and Mary Ann Benton.
  • Sarah Astbury appeared on the Electoral Roll with William Astbury and Gertrude (May) Hirning in 1913 in "Springfield", Pechey. William was a farmer. William's mother Mary Ann also lived at Springfield as did his sister Sarah and possibly brother Thomas and possibly brother John. Both were farmers.
  • At the age of 27 years, 5 months and 25 days, Sarah Astbury married Edward Brydon Wallace on 26 February 1913 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • Sarah Astbury and Edward Brydon Wallace appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1943 living at Crow's Nest. Edward was a labourer.
  • Sarah Astbury died on 31 August 1962 in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 77.
  • Sarah was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Children of Sarah Astbury and Edward Brydon Wallace

Sarah Astbury

F, b. 1827, d. 1899
  • Sarah Astbury was born in 1827.
  • Sarah Astbury married George Benton circa 1852.
  • Sarah Astbury died in 1899.

Children of Sarah Astbury and George Benton

Stanley Herbert Astbury

M, b. 18 May 1914, d. 23 October 2007
  • Stanley Herbert Astbury was born on 18 May 1914 in Tewes Road, Groomsville, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Walter Astbury and Hermine Elsie Harth.
  • At the age of 27 years, 3 months and 12 days, Stanley Herbert Astbury married Iris Beryl Pegg, daughter of Jonathan Pegg and Marie Helene (Mary) Dorries, on 30 August 1941 in Methodist Parsonage, 161 Hume Street, Toowoomba.
  • Stanley Herbert Astbury enlisted in the Australian Army on 25 July 1942 in Toowoomba. He was living at Maclagan at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his wife Iris. He was discharged on 24 Feb 1945 with the rank of Private in the 32 ASD. Q143881.
  • On 8 July 1977,his wife, Iris Beryl Pegg died in Holy Spirit Private Hospital (now Brisbane Private Hospital), Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland, at age 64.
  • Stanley Herbert Astbury died on 23 October 2007 in Bethesda Nursing Home, Corinda, Brisbane, at age 93.
  • Stanley was buried in Cleveland Cemetery.

Child of Stanley Herbert Astbury

Stillborn Astbury

F, b. circa 1911, d. circa 1911
  • Stillborn Astbury died circa 1911 in Welke Road, Groomsville.
  • She was born circa 1911 in Welke Road, Groomsville.
  • She was the daughter of Walter Astbury and Hermine Elsie Harth.
  • Stillborn was buried.

Thelma Jane Astbury

F, b. 23 June 1920, d. 12 September 2004

Thomas Astbury

M, b. 4 December 1883, d. 21 May 1956
  • Thomas Astbury was born on 4 December 1883 in Merritts Creek, Queensland.
  • He was the son of William Astbury and Mary Ann Benton.
  • Thomas Astbury appeared on the Electoral Roll with William Astbury and Gertrude (May) Hirning in 1913 in "Springfield", Pechey. William was a farmer. William's mother Mary Ann also lived at Springfield as did his sister Sarah and possibly brother Thomas and possibly brother John. Both were farmers.
  • Thomas Astbury appeared on the Electoral Roll with Mary Ann Benton in 1925 in "Springfield", Pechey. Mary Ann carried out home duties. Her daughter Jane gave her address as Bald Hills, Whichello while son Thomas, a farmer gave his as Springfield Farm. Son William, a labourer was also living at Springfield but his wife May gave her address as Pechey. Son John, a farmer was also living at Pechey. Son Walter was farming at Groomsville with his wife Hermine.
  • Thomas Astbury appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Springfield Farm, Pechey. He was a farmer.
  • At the age of 51 years and 8 days, Thomas Astbury married Auguste Magdalene Marie (Gussie) Ilguth, daughter of August Anton Ilguth and Magdalene Elizabeth Roze, on 12 December 1934 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • On 9 January 1956,his wife, Auguste Magdalene Marie (Gussie) Ilguth died in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 66. She died at the home of her daughter in Spring Hill where she had been living for a number of years.
  • Thomas Astbury died on 21 May 1956 in Queensland at age 72.
  • Thomas was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
    Grave of Thomas Astbury 1883-1856. Photo thanks to R. Astbury

Thomas John Astbury

M, b. 8 October 1936, d. 9 October 1936
  • Thomas John Astbury was born on 8 October 1936.
  • Thomas John Astbury died on 9 October 1936 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Stanley Herbert Astbury.
  • Thomas was buried on 10 October 1936 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Walter Astbury

M, b. 5 December 1887, d. 25 November 1954

Walter Astbury 1912-2009. Photo thanks to R Astbury

  • Walter Astbury was born on 5 December 1887 in Springfield, Astbury Road, Groomsville, Queensland.
  • He was the son of William Astbury and Mary Ann Benton.
  • Wilhelm Vonhoff senior, who had become homesick, took the entire family back to Germany. He sold the farm -Welke Road, Groomsville (Sub-division 3 of Portion 3619 with an area of 54 acres 1 rood 24 perches) on 5 Mar 1909 to Walter Astbury. Wilhelm jnr returned from Germany to Groomsvillle in 1909 to marry his sweetheart, followed by August in 1910. Wilhelm jnr bought their old farm back from Walter Astbury on 25 Jan 1912. After Wilhelm senior died in Germany in 1912, Mathilde decided to return to Australia with the rest of the family in Jan 1914. Robert remained until after the war
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  • At the age of 20 years, 10 months and 23 days, Walter Astbury married Hermine Elsie Harth, daughter of Konrad Harth and Hermine Zeckomski, on 28 October 1908 in Highfields Lutheran Church, Queensland.
  • Walter Astbury and Hermine Elsie Harth appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Groomsville. He was a farmer. His brothers also farmer in the area.
  • Walter Astbury appeared on the Electoral Roll with Mary Ann Benton in 1925 in "Springfield", Pechey. Mary Ann carried out home duties. Her daughter Jane gave her address as Bald Hills, Whichello while son Thomas, a farmer gave his as Springfield Farm. Son William, a labourer was also living at Springfield but his wife May gave her address as Pechey. Son John, a farmer was also living at Pechey. Son Walter was farming at Groomsville with his wife Hermine.
  • Walter Astbury and Hermine Elsie Harth appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1943 living at Groomsville. Walter was a farmer.
  • Walter Astbury died on 25 November 1954 in St Vincent's Hospital, Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 66.
  • Walter was buried on 26 November 1954 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
    Grave of Walter and Hermine (nee Harth) Astbury - Crow's Nest Cemetery. Photo thanks to R. Astbury

Children of Walter Astbury and Hermine Elsie Harth

Walter (Percy) Astbury

M, b. 16 December 1912, d. 25 September 2009

William Astbury

M, b. 4 July 1882, d. 7 December 1965
  • William Astbury was born on 4 July 1882 in Merritts Creek.
  • He was the son of William Astbury and Mary Ann Benton.
  • At the age of 27 years, 2 months and 11 days, William Astbury married Gertrude (May) Hirning, daughter of Jacob Hirning and Anna Catherina Trost, on 15 September 1909 in Queensland.
  • William Astbury and Gertrude (May) Hirning appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at "Springfield", Pechey. William was a farmer. William's mother Mary Ann also lived at Springfield as did his sister Sarah and possibly brother Thomas and possibly brother John. Both were farmers.
  • William Astbury appeared on the Electoral Roll with Mary Ann Benton in 1925 in "Springfield", Pechey. Mary Ann carried out home duties. Her daughter Jane gave her address as Bald Hills, Whichello while son Thomas, a farmer gave his as Springfield Farm. Son William, a labourer was also living at Springfield but his wife May gave her address as Pechey. Son John, a farmer was also living at Pechey. Son Walter was farming at Groomsville with his wife Hermine.
  • William Astbury and Gertrude (May) Hirning appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Springfield Farm, Pechey. William was a farmer.
  • William Astbury and Gertrude (May) Hirning appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Pechey, Crow's Nest. William was a farmer.
  • On 25 October 1944,his wife, Gertrude (May) Hirning died in Queensland at age 56.
  • William Astbury died on 7 December 1965 in Queensland at age 83.
  • William was buried on 8 December 1965 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
    Grave of William & Gertrude (nee Hrining) Astbury - Crow's Nest Cemetery. Photo thanks to R. Astbury

Children of William Astbury and Gertrude (May) Hirning

William Astbury

M, b. 31 August 1856, d. 31 August 1897

William Astbury 1856-1897. Photo thanks to R. Astbury

  • William Astbury was born on 31 August 1856 in Cudworth, Warwichshire, England. He was the son of Thomas Astbury and Sarah Harrison.
  • At the age of 24 years, 8 months and 16 days, William Astbury married Mary Ann Benton, daughter of George Benton and Sarah Astbury, on 16 May 1881 in St John's Church of England, Wormsley, Warwichshire, England.
  • William Astbury and Mary Ann Benton immigrated to Moreton Bay, Queensland, on 17 December 1881. Mary and William both aged 25, travelled on the Glamis which sailed from Plymouth on 15 Sep 1881. Also on board were Mary Ann's brother Walter 23 and sister Sarah 20 with her husband Abraham Wootton 31.
  • William Astbury and Mary Ann Benton settled in Merritts Creek where their two eldest children, William and Thomas were born. They then selected land at Bald Hills and built a homestead which they named Springfield. The remaining children were born there, in what was to become Astbury Road.
  • William Astbury's name appeared on a list of eligible voters for the Electoral District of Aubigny on 12 January 1888 .He was living at Bald Hills, Pechey, and was a freehholder.
  • On 2 May 1895,William Astbury's daughter, Louisa Astbury was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery.
  • William Astbury died on 31 August 1897 in Springfield, Astbury Road, Groomsville, at age 41.
  • William was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery. UNIT-00A-0003.
    Grave of William & Mary Ann (nee Benton) Astbury - Crow's Nest Cemetery. Photo thanks to R. Astbury

Children of William Astbury and Mary Ann Benton

Bert Frederick Atherton

M, b. circa 1900

Harold Leslie Atkins

M

Child of Harold Leslie Atkins and Rose May Townsend

Nina Doris Atkins

F, b. 1891, d. 1965
  • Nina Doris Atkins was born in 1891 in Bathurst, New South Wales. She was the daughter of Joshua James Atkin and Mary.
  • At the age of 22 years, Nina Doris Atkins married Kenneth Baird Jamieson, son of John James Jamieson and Alison Margaret Baird, in 1913 in Petersham, New South Wales.
  • Nina Doris Atkins and Kenneth Baird Jamieson appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1913 and 1936 living at Pinelands. Nina gave her address as Bald Hills. Kenneth was a farmer. A William George Keith Jamieson also farmed at Pinelands.
  • Nina Doris Atkins and Kenneth Baird Jamieson appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1937 living at Pinelands. Kenneth was a farmer as was their sons Frederick and John James. Ken gave his address as Pinelands, John James as Plainby, Frederick as Bellfield Crow's Nest and Nina as Bald Hills.
  • In 1949,her husband, Kenneth Baird Jamieson died in Sydney, New South Wales.
  • Nina Doris Atkins died in 1965 in St Leonards, New South Wales.

Child of Nina Doris Atkins and Kenneth Baird Jamieson

Vera Joan Atkins

F, b. 31 October 1920, d. 25 June 2012
  • Vera Joan Atkins was also known as Edna.
  • She was born on 31 October 1920 in Stanthorpe, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Harold Leslie Atkins and Rose May Townsend.
  • Vera Joan Atkins was listed as the next of kin of Joseph Penzance Maddern when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 23 August 1940 in Stanthorpe. He joined in Stanthorpe giving Edna as his next of kin and served in New Guinea where he was wounded. His service number was Q22610. He was discharged with the rank of Lance Sergeant on 15 November 1945 from the 25th Australian Infantry Battalion.
  • On 10 January 1941Vera Joan Atkins and Joseph Penzance Maddern were engaged. The engagement was reported in "The Courier Mail" - "MADDERN— ATKINS.— The engagement is announced of Edna Joan, youngest Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Les Atkins, Kent Home. Stanthorpe, to Joseph Penzance Maddern, youngest Son of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Maddern, Wallangarra Road. Stanthorpe."
  • At the age of 21 years, 2 months and 10 days, Vera Joan Atkins married Joseph Penzance Maddern, son of Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern and Emily Dora Bidgood, on 10 January 1942.
  • Vera Joan Atkins and Joseph Penzance Maddern appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1954 living at Wangaratta Road, Stanthorpe. Joseph was a carpenter and Vera carried out home duties. His parents and brothers also lived in Wangaratta Road.
  • Vera Joan Atkins and Joseph Penzance Maddern appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1980 living at 20 Denham Street, Stanthorpe.
  • On 3 December 1999,her husband, Joseph Penzance Maddern died in Stanthorpe, Queensland, at age 81. He was a diabetic.
  • Vera Joan Atkins died on 25 June 2012 at age 91.
  • Vera was buried in Stanthorpe Cemetery.

Maria Atkinson

F, b. 1853, d. 8 June 1938
  • Maria Atkinson was born in 1853 in Firthville, Liconshire, England. She was the daughter of Jacob Maidons Aitkinson and Mary Ann Harlock.
  • Her marriage, at 27 years, to Henry Roberts was registered in the June 1880 Quarter in Boston, Linconshire Registration District.
  • Maria Atkinson and Henry Roberts immigrated on 4 March 1889. Henry 32, Maria 34 and their children Arthur 8, Martha 5, and Frank 2 arrived on the Jumna which sailed from London on 11 Jan 1889. They were from Lincoln.
  • Maria Atkinson and Arthur John Thomas Roberts appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan, Crow's Nest. Arthur was a farmer and his mother Maria carried out home duties.
  • Maria was buried on 8 June 1938 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
  • Maria Atkinson died on 8 June 1938 in Toowoomba, Queensland.

Children of Maria Atkinson and Henry Roberts

Thomas Atkinson

M, b. circa 1850
  • Thomas Atkinson was born circa 1850.
  • Thomas Atkinson married Alice Unknown circa 1880.

Child of Thomas Atkinson and Alice Unknown

Thyra (Trish) Atkinson

F, b. 27 June 1887, d. 17 February 1927
  • Thyra (Trish) Atkinson was born on 27 June 1887 in Morecambe, Lancaster, Lancashire.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Atkinson and Alice Unknown.
  • Thyra (Trish) Atkinson was baptized on 11 September 1887 in Holy Trinity, Poulton-le-Sands, Lancashire.
  • Her marriage, at 23 years and 5 months, to Samuel Everett Staines, son of Samuel Staines and Emily Staff, was registered in the December 1910 Quarter in London City, London Registration District.
  • Thyra (Trish) Atkinson and Alice Unknown appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Charney, Wantage, Berkshire. Alice was a 54 year old widowed teacher, living with her married daugher Thyra aged 23. A visitor, Margaret Elizabeth Mate, a 24 year old teacher was also present in the household.

  • Thyra (Trish) Atkinson and Samuel Everett Staines emigrated in August 1915 from Liverpool; Samuel, a shipwright and Thyra both travelled from Liverpool to Montreal with their children. The family was listed as R Staines, 28 T Staines 28, R or K Staines 4, and M Staines aged 3. They travelled on the Missenabie.
  • Thyra (Trish) Atkinson immigrated on 20 October 1923. She sailed from Southampton with her daughter Coral on the President Arthur arriving at Ellis Island on 1 Nov 1923. Her address in England was given as Charney Wantage and her manifesto number was 23. Her age on arrival was given as 36 years and 4 months. 5' 5" tall, Had a bright completion, dark hair and grey eyes. She was born in Morecambe, England. They listed S Everett Staines of 1608 W Lexington Street, Baltimore as their contact. Another contact was her sister Mrs C Rogers, 19 Helens Road, Oxford. Tyra's occupation was given as a late radiographer.
  • On 14 March 1926 Thrya crossed the USA border into Canada at Vermont. She was a 36 year old nurse.
  • Thyra (Trish) Atkinson died on 17 February 1927 in Toronto General Hospital, York, Ontario, Canada, at age 39. At the time of her death Samuel was living at 608 Church Street. She suffered from nyclitis compounded by dysentary. She was buried in the Park Lawn cemetery on Feb 19, 1927.

Children of Thyra (Trish) Atkinson and Samuel Everett Staines

Bryce Eric Attwell

M, b. 1921, d. 2000

Leo Eric Attwell

M, b. circa 1895

Child of Leo Eric Attwell and Emily Marainne Constance Lazenby

Ernest Walter Attwood

M, b. March 1891, d. 1967

James William Attwood

M, b. circa 1870
  • James William Attwood was born circa 1870.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. He was a farmer.

Joseph Attwood

M, b. circa 1865
  • Joseph Attwood was born circa 1865.
  • Joseph Attwood married Julia Wilkins circa 1890.

Children of Joseph Attwood and Julia Wilkins

Lily Attwood

F, b. September 1899, d. 11 January 1988
  • Lily Attwood's birth was registered in the Dursley, Gloucestershre Registration District in the September 1899 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Joseph Attwood and Julia Wilkins.
  • Her marriage, at 19 years and 3 months, to William George Bodycott, son of William Bodycott and Esther Miranda Pincott, was registered in the December 1918 Quarter in Dursley, Gloucestershre Registration District.
  • Lily Attwood and William George Bodycott appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Thornville. William was a farmer.
  • Lily Attwood was listed as the next of kin of William George Bodycott when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 20 May 1942 in Cooyar. He was living at Thornville at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his wife Lily. He was discharged on 21 Oct 1945 with the rank of Private in the 9 Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps.
  • On 11 July 1952,her husband, William George Bodycott died in Queensland at age 66.
  • Lily Attwood died on 11 January 1988 in Queensland at age 88.
  • Lily was buried on 13 January 1988 in Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery. CE3A-004-0034.

Mary Magdaline Aubin

F, b. 1672

Child of Mary Magdaline Aubin and Jean Luc Cossart

Ellen Gywnne Aubrey

F, b. circa 1860, d. 1953
  • Ellen Gywnne Aubrey was born circa 1860. She was the daugther of Thomas Aubrey and Ellen.
  • Ellen Gywnne Aubrey married Thomas Staines, son of William Staines and Caroline Elizabeth Sheppherd, in 1881 in Forbes, New South Wales.
  • Ellen Gywnne Aubrey appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1919 and 1925 living at Wide Bay District, Queensland.
  • She appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Brisbane Electoral District, Queensland.
  • Ellen Gywnne Aubrey died in 1953 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Children of Ellen Gywnne Aubrey and Thomas Staines

Christine Aufrecht

F, b. circa 1850
  • Christine Aufrecht was born circa 1850.
  • Christine Aufrecht married Friedrich Reushle circa 1870.

Child of Christine Aufrecht and Friedrich Reushle

Agnes Auld

F, b. 1859

Andrew Auld

F, b. 1870, d. 1894
  • Andrew Auld was born in 1870 in Queensland. He was a twin to Robert.
  • She was the daughter of Archibald Auld and Catherine Heaps.
  • Andrew Auld died in 1894 in Queensland.