Mary Josephine Keirse

F, b. circa 1870, d. 1903
  • Mary Josephine Keirse was born circa 1870.
  • Mary Josephine Keirse married James Patrick Donovan circa 1890.
  • Mary Josephine Keirse died in 1903 in Queensland.

Child of Mary Josephine Keirse and James Patrick Donovan

Harold Keith

M, b. 22 February 1890, d. 19 July 1966
  • Harold Keith was born on 22 February 1890 in Goombungee. He was the son of Alexander Kilgour Keith and Annie Lyle Cook.
  • At the age of 20 years, 3 months and 2 days, Harold Keith married Maria Grunwald, daughter of Hermann Otto Grunwald and Louise Tatzke, on 24 May 1910 in Bergen, Queensland.
  • Harold Keith died on 19 July 1966 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 76.

Ernestine Kellerman

F, b. circa 1830, d. 1905
  • Ernestine Kellerman was born circa 1830. She is the daughter of      Andreas Peter KELLERMAN and Maria Justina BAUMANN.
  • Ernestine Kellerman married Ernest August Sachse circa 1850.
  • In 1902,her husband, Ernest August Sachse died in Queensland.
  • Ernestine Kellerman died in 1905 in Queensland.
  • Ernestine was buried in Goombungee Cemetery.

Child of Ernestine Kellerman and Ernest August Sachse

William Kellett

M, b. 19 December 1839, d. 21 March 1916
  • William Kellett was born on 19 December 1839 in Dublin.
  • At the age of 26 years and 14 days, William Kellett married Isabel Frances Panton on 2 January 1866 in St Paul's Church, Ipswich, Queensland. The marriage was officiated by the Rev J R Moffatt AM and assisted by Rev John Mosley.
  • In February 1866 William was appointed Commissioner of the Peace.
  • William Kellett died on 21 March 1916 in Brisbane at age 76.

Alfred Kelly

M, b. circa 1875

Catherine Kelly

F, b. circa 1830
  • Catherine Kelly was born circa 1830.
  • Catherine Kelly married John McErlean circa 1855.

Children of Catherine Kelly and John McErlean

Catherine Kelly

F, b. circa 1850
  • Catherine Kelly was born circa 1850.
  • Catherine Kelly married John Waterland circa 1875.

Child of Catherine Kelly and John Waterland

Catherine (Kate) Kelly

F, b. circa 1840
  • Catherine (Kate) Kelly was born circa 1840.
  • Catherine (Kate) Kelly married Thomas Pierce circa 1860.

Children of Catherine (Kate) Kelly and Thomas Pierce

Elizabeth Kelly

F, b. 23 March 1824
  • Elizabeth Kelly was baptized on 23 March 1824 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of William Kelly and Ipsa Dunn.

Elizabeth May Kelly

F, b. 18 October 1894, d. 18 October 1978
  • Elizabeth May Kelly was born on 18 October 1894 in Goorimpa Station, Wanarring, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of William Peter Kelly and Mary O'Grady.
  • Elizabeth May Kelly commenced school at Pinelands Provisional School on 17 October 1904.
  • At the age of 18 years, 1 month and 28 days, Elizabeth May Kelly married Rupert Franklin Gore Gallaway on 16 December 1912 in Cooyar, Queensland. Their wedding was the first marriage in the new Catholic Church which Rupert (Jack) Gallaway had helped to build
    .
  • Elizabeth May Kelly died on 18 October 1978 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 84.

Mrs Elsie May Kelly

F, b. 1899, d. May 1964

Matron Hilda Kelly

F, b. 18 April 1898, d. 21 November 1981

Hilda KELLY 1898-1981
  • Matron Hilda Kelly was born on 18 April 1898 in Tilbooroo Station, Eulo, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of William Peter Kelly and Mary O'Grady.
  • Matron Hilda Kelly and Rose Anna Kelly commenced school on 17 October 1904 at Pinelands Provisional School. Hilda was 6 years and 5 months old, and Rosie 8 years and 1 month. Their father was a teamster. The girls left the school in September 1906 when the family moved to Cooyar where William had bought land.
  • Hilda Kelly went on to become a triple certificate Registered Nurse with Midwifery and Maternal & Child Welfare qualifications. She was a well known and well respected Matron of many regional Department of Health Hospitals of which Gordonvale, Quilpie, and Nanango were some. She also was a Maternal & child Welfare Nurse in Prostonfor some time. Hilda never married and retire
    d to Toowoomba in about 1960. She cared for her elderly mother until her mother's death in1966. She then moved to Kingaroy where her sister Mary lived.
  • Matron Hilda Kelly died on 21 November 1981 in Kingaroy, Queensland, at age 83.
  • Hilda was buried on 23 November 1981 in Taabinga Lawn Cemetery. She was formerly of Kingaroy - S2SS2 - G5.

Hugh Joseph Kelly

M, b. circa 1860

Ipsa Kelly

F, b. 1 March 1818
  • Ipsa Kelly was baptized on 1 March 1818 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of William Kelly and Ipsa Dunn.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Ipsa Kelly was living in the household of William Kelly in Polkirt Street, Mevagissey, Cornwall. William is shown as a 55 year old tailor living with his children Thomas 15 and Ipsa 20 and 50 year old Martha Dunn (sister of his wife Ispa Dunn). All were born in the county.

James Kelly

M, b. 25 June 1815
  • James Kelly was baptized on 25 June 1815 in Mevagissey, Cornwall. Father shown as a tailor on the baptism record.
  • He was the son of William Kelly and Ipsa Dunn.

James Kelly

M, b. 9 January 1814, d. before 1815
  • James Kelly was baptized on 9 January 1814 in Mevagissey, Cornwall. Father shown as a tailor on the baptism record.
  • He was the son of William Kelly and Ipsa Dunn.
  • James Kelly died before 1815. A second child was baptised James in 1815.

John Kelly

M, b. 8 January 1809
  • John Kelly was baptized on 8 January 1809 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of William Kelly and Ipsa Dunn.

John William (Jack) Kelly

M, b. 10 December 1909, d. 14 November 1969
  • John William (Jack) Kelly was born on 10 December 1909 in Gateshead, Durham, England. He was the son of John William Kelly and Frances Finn.
  • He appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in 252 St Cuthbert's Road, Gateshead, Durham. John; a one year old born Newcastle, Northumberland, was living with his parents; John William Kelly aged 34; a general labourer employed at an Engineering works and born in Gateshead, Durham; Frances Ellen Kelly, 35, born Newcastle; and his aunt Esther Ellen, 21, a general servant, born Gateshead.

  • He immigrated in December 1927. He immigrated to Australia as a NEW CHUM (according to a brother-in-law. At this time Australia had an encouraged Immigration Scheme. The scheme was designed to attract young English youths and farmers to fill Australia's empty spaces. They were given assisted passage. Unfortunately, the jobs and land promised by the scheme didn't always meet expectation. The term NEW CHUM was given to these immigrants and assisted youths).
    He had been working as a apprentice moulder from 19th April 1923 in England. He had several references written for him at the end of 1927, one being dated the 12th November 1927 from his boss.
    Apparently, his mother was against his decision to come to Australia, preferring he went to America instead. But he emigrated from England for Australia anyway about Dec 1927 or early 1928, leaving the apprenticeship that he had only one more year to serve before qualifying. He must have thought life in Australia had a lot more to offer.
    He never saw his mother again. He found work with Egbert Maddern.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1937 living at Emu Creek. He was a labourer.
  • The Emu Creek Hall was officially opened on 7 March 1931. As was customary, much of the material needed for its erection was donated by the local people. The minute book of the time showed that Egbert Maddern had donated two loads of logs towards the materials for the construction as did many other locals. It can be assumed that the loads referred to were bullock wagon loads of approximately 3500 to 4000 super feet. Blocks were donated by W. Gillies. Likewise, much of the labour was on a voluntary basis with E Maddern donating 6 days, L Bidgood 2 days, W Maddern 2 days, and J Kelly 2. Others of the community also donated their time.
  • In 1936 John William (Jack) Kelly was working as a timber feller around Emu Creek.
  • At the age of 27 years and 6 days, John William (Jack) Kelly married Mary Elizabeth Maddern, daughter of Egbert Thomas Spencer Lower Maddern and Alice Ann Gillies, on 16 December 1936 in Emu Creek Methodist Church, Queensland. After their marriage they lived behind Geoff Patch's scrub paddock at Emu Creek.
    Wedding of Mary Elizabeth Maddern and John William (Jack) Kelly, Emu Creek Methodist Church on 16 December 1936. Bill Maddern and Vera Maddern were the attendants.
  • John was the best man at the wedding of John William Maddern and Eva Alison Knight, daughter of William Edward Knight and Daisy Lewington, on 9 October 1940 in Emu Creek Methodist Church, Queensland; Details of the wedding appeared in the local Toowoomba paper -
    WEDDING MADDERN-KNIGHT
    The Emu Creek Methodist Church which had been decorated, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday October 9, when Miss Eva Alison Knight, the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Knight of Toowoomba, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Mr John William Maddern, eldest son of Mr and Mrs E Maddern, "Glenmore", Emu Creek.
    The bride looked charming in a gown of off-white satin. The tight fitting bodice featured a pointed waistline and cowl front, and was finished with self-coloured buttons and loops, the full circular skirt falling in a long graceful train. She wore a pretty lace veil kindly lent by Mrs E Hillenberg of Crows Nest, a friend of the bride, and carried a trailing bouquet of arum lilies.
    Miss Evelyn Maddern, sister of the bridegroom, who acted as bridesmaid, wore a dainty frock of powder blue georgette. She carried a bouquet of Rev F Page Roberts roses and daisies.
    The bridegroom was attended by Mr J Kelly as best man.
    After the ceremony, at which Rev S G Monro officiated, a reception was held at the residence of Mrs C Vaschina, a sister of the bride. The bride's mother, who received the guests, wore a becoming frock of black silk sheer. She added a matching hat and accessories and carried a posy of blue delphiniums. The bridegroom's mother favoured a handsome floral georgette and navy had and carried a posy of red roses.
  • John William (Jack) Kelly and Mary Elizabeth Maddern appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Emu Creek. Jack was a labourer.
  • The family moved from Emu Creek some time before 1946 to the Nanango area. Their four and fifth children were born there.
  • John William (Jack) Kelly and Mary Elizabeth Maddern appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Googa Creek, Blackbutt. John was a farmer.
  • Circa 1950 John William (Jack) Kelly and Mary Elizabeth Maddern lived in Blanchview, Helidon, where they ran a dairy farm.
  • John William (Jack) Kelly and Mary Elizabeth Maddern appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1954 and 1968 living at Blanchview, Helidon.
  • John William (Jack) Kelly died on 14 November 1969 in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, at age 59.
  • John was buried in Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance.

Child of John William (Jack) Kelly and Mary Elizabeth Maddern

Katherine Kelly

F, b. 10 February 1893, d. 17 April 1903
  • Katherine Kelly was born on 10 February 1893 in Kallara Station, Darling River, Tilpa, Wilcannia, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of William Peter Kelly and Mary O'Grady.
  • Katherine Kelly died on 17 April 1903 in Toowoomba Hospital, Queensland, at age 10. She died from acute rheumatism, endscarditis (endocarditis) and pulmonary embolism. She had been ill for 26 days.
  • Katherine was buried on 18 April 1903 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. Alfred and James King witnessed her burial.

Margaret Kelly

F, b. 27 January 1920, d. 2 March 2001
  • Margaret Kelly was born on 27 January 1920 in Liverpool, England. She was the daugther of Patrick Kelly and Ann Elizabeth Hall.
  • At the age of 23 years, 4 months and 5 days, Margaret Kelly married Ronald Fergus McGreevy, son of John (Jacky) McGreevy and Isabell Mary Kidman, 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.
  • Margaret Kelly and Ronald Fergus McGreevy 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.
  • Margaret Kelly and Ronald Fergus McGreevy 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.
  • Margaret Kelly and Ronald Fergus McGreevy were divorced in 1979.
  • Margaret Kelly died on 2 March 2001 at age 81.
  • Margaret was buried on 5 March 2001 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. Her headstone reads:-
    Patrick Kelly died 26 June 1969
    Winifred Ann Bourne died 2 Apr 1959
    Margaret McGreevy Died 2 March 2001
    [Note:- Winnifred Ann Bourne was the daughter of Patrick Kelly and Elizabeth Ann Hall].

Margaret Tereseta Johanna Kelly

F, b. 1917, d. 8 August 2008
  • Margaret Tereseta Johanna Kelly was born in 1917.
  • At the age of 22 years, Margaret Tereseta Johanna Kelly married John Edward Duff, son of Edward James Duff and Mary Moran, in 1939 in Queensland.
  • Margaret Tereseta Johanna Kelly died on 8 August 2008.
  • Margaret was buried on 13 August 2008 in Tanderra Lawn Cemetery.

Maria Kelly

F, b. 1884, d. 27 February 1944
  • Maria Kelly was born in 1884 in Queensland. She was the daughter of Daniel Kelly and Johanna Moloney.
  • At the age of 26 years, Maria Kelly married James Hayden, son of Patrick Hayden and Margaret Peters, in 1910 in Queensland.
  • Maria Kelly and James Hayden appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1926 living at Crow's Nest. James was a teamster and Maria carried out home duties.
  • Maria Kelly appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Crow's Nest. She carried out home duties.
  • Maria was buried on 27 February 1944 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.      RCOLD1-012-0016.
  • Maria Kelly died on 27 February 1944 in Queensland.

Child of Maria Kelly and James Hayden

Mary Kelly

F, b. 1873, d. 29 December 1933
  • Mary Kelly was born in 1873. She was the daughter of John Kelly and Mary Harrigan.
  • At the age of 30 years, Mary Kelly married George Edwards Whitney in 1903 in Queensland.
  • Mary Kelly and George Edwards Whitney appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Merritt's Creek. George was a labourer.
  • Mary Kelly and George Edwards Whitney appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Pechey. George was a farmer. Their daughter Catherine carried out home duties.
  • Mary Kelly died on 29 December 1933 in Queensland.
  • Mary was buried on 30 December 1933 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC3-012-0059.

Children of Mary Kelly and George Edwards Whitney

Mary Ann Kelly

F, b. 1814, d. 12 August 1899
  • Mary Ann Kelly was born in 1814. She was the daughter of James Kelly and --McErlean.
  • Mary Ann Kelly married John McQuillan circa 1840.
  • Before 1863,her husband, John McQuillan died in Ireland.
  • Mary Ann Kelly died on 12 August 1899 in Queensland.
  • Mary was buried on 14 August 1899 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Children of Mary Ann Kelly and John McQuillan

Mary Ida Kelly

F, b. 30 November 1890, d. 18 September 1976
  • Mary Ida Kelly was born on 30 November 1890 in Goorimpa Station, Wanarring, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of William Peter Kelly and Mary O'Grady.
  • Mary Ida Kelly and William Peter Kelly appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1905 living at Crow's Nest. William was a teamster and Mary carried out home duties. William rented land and a house from Walter Benton at Pinelands. His brother in law James Ryan also lived on the property with his family, the house being about 300 yards further into the selection.
  • Mary Ida Kelly and Elizabeth May Kelly commenced school on 17 October 1904 at Pinelands Provisional School. Mary was 13 years 11 months old and May was 10 years old. Their father was a teamster and attended school committee meetings The girls left the school in September 1906 when the family moved to Cooyar.
  • At the age of 21 years, 5 months and 20 days, Mary Ida Kelly married Thomas Henry Bain (1875-29 Jul 1967), son of William Bain and Ann Plant, on 20 May 1912 in Cooyar, Queensland.
  • Mary Ida Kelly died on 18 September 1976 in Queensland at age 85.
  • Mary was buried on 21 September 1976 in Taabinga Cemetery. S4SS1-244 - She was formerly of Kingaroy and is buried next to her husband Thomas.

May Eileen Kelly

F, b. 8 May 1913, d. 11 April 2001

Michael Joseph Kelly

M, b. 1909, d. 7 January 1979
  • Michael Joseph Kelly was born in 1909 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Michael Jospeh Kelly and Flora Nelson.
  • Michael Joseph Kelly appeared on the Electoral Roll with Michael Jospeh Kelly in 1934 in Neuve. He was a railway ganger. His son Michael was a labourer and daughter May carried out home duties.
  • At the age of 26 years, Michael Joseph Kelly married Mary Wilhelmine Schick, daughter of Roman Schick and Rosa Stomer, in 1935 in Queensland.
  • Michael Joseph Kelly died on 7 January 1979.
  • Michael was buried on 10 January 1979 in Goombungee Cemetery.

Michael Jospeh Kelly

M, b. circa 1880
  • Michael Jospeh Kelly was born circa 1880.
  • Michael Jospeh Kelly married Flora Nelson in 1908 in Queensland.
  • Michael Jospeh Kelly appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1934 living at Neuve. He was a railway ganger. His son Michael was a labourer and daughter May carried out home duties.

Children of Michael Jospeh Kelly and Flora Nelson

Rose Anna Kelly

F, b. 4 August 1896, d. 3 January 1944

Rose Ann HURLEY nee KELLY (1896-1944)
  • Rose Anna Kelly was born on 4 August 1896 in Goorimpa Station, Wanarring, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of William Peter Kelly and Mary O'Grady.
  • Matron Hilda Kelly and Rose Anna Kelly commenced school on 17 October 1904 at Pinelands Provisional School. Hilda was 6 years and 5 months old, and Rosie 8 years and 1 month. Their father was a teamster. The girls left the school in September 1906 when the family moved to Cooyar where William had bought land.
  • In 1905 She was a minor witness in the trial of her uncle James Ryan for the murder of Walter Benton. John (James) Ryan.
  • At the age of 25 years, 8 months and 3 days, Rose Anna Kelly married Ernest Harold Hurley, son of Michael Hurley and Deborah Patch, on 7 April 1922 in Queensland. Some time after their marriage they purchased the home of Rose Anna's mother Mary in Cooyar before moving to a farm at Maclagan in 1927.
  • Rose Anna Kelly died on 3 January 1944 in Queensland at age 47.
  • Rose was buried on 4 January 1944 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC3-005-0007.

Child of Rose Anna Kelly and Ernest Harold Hurley

Roy John Kelly

M, b. 13 February 1941, d. 20 May 2007