Mary Ball Littleton

F, b. 3 January 1866, d. 6 November 1951
  • Mary Ball Littleton was born on 3 January 1866 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of John Thomas Littleton and Harriet Ball.
  • Mary Ball Littleton commenced school at Crow's Nest State School in 1877.
  • At the age of 28 years, 8 months and 16 days, Mary Ball Littleton married James Thomas Gowlett, son of William Gowlett and Sarah Ann Unwin, on 19 September 1894 in Queensland.
  • Mary Ball Littleton and James Thomas Gowlett appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1905 living at Koorjarewon (Highfields). James was a farmer.
  • Mary Ball Littleton was a witness in the inquiry into the death of Ralph Littleton Gowlett in November 1912 in Highfields, Queensland. Ralph died from a bullet wound to the head after a Winchester pea rifle discharged. An inquest was held into his death as reported by The Brisbane Courier on 25 November 1912 - An inquiry was held today into the circumstances of the death of Ralph Littleton Gowlett, of Highfields road, who was, found dead with a bullet wound in his head on November 6 in a dairy at his fathers residence. Evidence was given by Thomas Gowlett (father of the deceased), Mrs. Gowlett (mother), and Constable Scanlon who produced a certifificate from Dr Freshney showing that the immediate cause of death was a bullet wound in the brain with hemorrhage supervening. His evidence indicated that the wound was inflicted by a Winchester pea rifle accidentally exploded. Sergeant MCCarthy conducted the examination of
    witnesses.


  • On 14 August 1939,her husband, James Thomas Gowlett died. His funeral notice appeared in The Courier Mail on 15 August 1939 - GOWLETT— The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. J. T. Gowlett and Winifred, Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Gowlett and Family, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Gowlett and Family (Cooyar), Mr. and Mrs. H. Woodward and Family, Mr and Mrs. Alex. Horn are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late beloved Husband, Father, Father-in-law, and Grandfather, James Thomas Gowlett, which is appointed to move from his late residence, 15 John Street, Toowoomba, This Day (Tuesday, at 2.30 p.m., for the Toowoomba Cemetery. T. B. BURSTOW.
  • Mary Ball Littleton died on 6 November 1951 in Queensland at age 85.
  • Mary was buried on 8 November 1951 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Children of Mary Ball Littleton and James Thomas Gowlett

Mary Jane Littleton

F, b. 1837, d. 30 August 1915
  • Mary Jane Littleton was born in 1837 in Millbrook, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Hugh Littleton and Ann Ball Stephens.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Mary Jane Littleton was living in the household of Ann Ball Stephens. Ann, was shown as a widowed 45 year old house keeper born Millbrook. Living with her was her children including Thomas, a 22 year old butcher, born Millbrook Devon, and Ellen a 6 year old scholar born Cawsand, Cornwall.

  • At the age of 19 years, Mary Jane Littleton married Frederick Mole on 28 August 1856 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • Mary Jane Littleton died on 30 August 1915 in Brisbane, Queensland.

May Grace Littleton

F, b. 8 April 1897, d. 1971
  • May Grace Littleton was born on 8 April 1897 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of John Harnden (Jack) Littleton and Clara Agard Swain.
  • May Grace Littleton was enrolledl in Pinelands State School on 17 October 1904 She was a first day pupil and her father was the Teacher. She was 7 years and 5 months old. She most likely attended the Plainby School before he father moved to the newly opened Pinelands School.
  • At the age of 25 years, 9 months and 16 days, May Grace Littleton married Alfred (Gilbert) Davis, son of Alfred James Davis and Florence Louisa Fugill, on 24 January 1923 in Methodist Church, Toowoomba, Queensland. The following article appeared in The Queenslander on 3 Feb 1923:- The marriage of Mr. A.G. Davies (Crow's Nest) and Miss M. Littleton (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Littleton , Pinelands, Crow's Nest, and a great niece of Mrs. V. H. Groom, Toowoomba) was solemnised at the Toowoomba Methodist Church on January 24. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. R. Littleton. Her travelling gown was of navy blue crepe de Chine, with bodice and loose panels, being braided and bended in henna, and a navy blue hat, lined with henna, and finished with, flowers in the same tones. Miss Edna Littleton (her sister) attended as bridesmaid, and wore apricot charmante, piped with black, and a black hat. Mr. Arthur. Hillenberg was best man. The reception was held at the Cafe Alexandra. The honeymoon will be spent at Brisbane and the seaside.
  • May Grace Littleton and Alfred (Gilbert) Davis moved to Esk in 1929.Alfred's name appeard in a article on Esk in the Brisbane Courier :- " A. G. DAVIS. Coming from Crow's Nest, Mr. A. G. Davis, baker and confectioner, is finding excellent business in Esk. He has taken over the shop recently owned by Mr. J. W. Hurford, who established a sound connection by producing excellent bread and smallgoods. Mr. Davis, who is a returned soldier, is maintaining the reputation of the business in this regard. A cafe also is conducted on superior lines.
  • In 1940,her husband, Alfred (Gilbert) Davis died in Queensland. He lived at Kingaroy at the time of his death and was a baker, formerly of Cooroy.
  • May Grace Littleton died in 1971 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Neil Vincent Littleton

M, b. 1927, d. 8 September 1962
  • Neil Vincent Littleton was born in 1927.
  • He was the son of Alfred Xavier Littleton and Florence May Herbert.
  • Neil Vincent Littleton died on 8 September 1962 in Queensland.
  • Neil was buried on 10 September 1962 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Noel Littleton

M, b. 11 February 1899, d. 30 March 1899
  • Noel Littleton was born on 11 February 1899.
  • He was the son of John Harnden (Jack) Littleton and Clara Agard Swain.
  • Noel Littleton died on 30 March 1899. He was 8 weeks old.
  • Noel was buried on 31 March 1899 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Olive May Littleton

F, b. 1 December 1902, d. 1986

Percival Harold McCullock Littleton

M, b. 28 March 1908, d. 1987
  • Percival Harold McCullock Littleton was born on 28 March 1908.
  • He was the son of Harold Littleton and Elizabeth Lacey.
  • At the age of 23 years, Percival Harold McCullock Littleton married Cecilia Mercer in 1932.
  • Percival Harold McCullock Littleton died in 1987.

Reginald Littleton

M, b. 1 July 1876, d. 1878

Roland Edward Littleton

M, b. 1896
  • Roland Edward Littleton was born in 1896 in Queensland. He was a twin to Leila Grace.
  • He was the son of Edward Telfar (Ted) Littleton and Ella Grace Bullock.
  • Roland Edward Littleton commenced school at Crow's Nest State School in 1901.

Roy Littleton

M, b. 1900, d. 1973
  • Roy Littleton was born in 1900 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of John Harnden (Jack) Littleton and Clara Agard Swain.
  • Roy Littleton commenced school at Pinelands State School on 19 June 1905.
  • He gave his sister away at the wedding of May Grace Littleton and Alfred (Gilbert) Davis on 24 January 1923 in Methodist Church, Toowoomba, Queensland, The following article appeared in The Queenslander on 3 Feb 1923:- The marriage of Mr. A.G. Davies (Crow's Nest) and Miss M. Littleton (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Littleton , Pinelands, Crow's Nest, and a great niece of Mrs. V. H. Groom, Toowoomba) was solemnised at the Toowoomba Methodist Church on January 24. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. R. Littleton. Her travelling gown was of navy blue crepe de Chine, with bodice and loose panels, being braided and bended in henna, and a navy blue hat, lined with henna, and finished with, flowers in the same tones. Miss Edna Littleton (her sister) attended as bridesmaid, and wore apricot charmante, piped with black, and a black hat. Mr. Arthur. Hillenberg was best man. The reception was held at the Cafe Alexandra. The honeymoon will be spent at Brisbane and the seaside.
  • Roy Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1930 living at Pinelands, Crow's Nest. Roy was a farm labourer.
  • Roy Littleton married Eunice Victoria Lavender, daughter of Michael Lavender and Mary Maag, circa 1945.
  • Roy Littleton and Eunice Victoria Lavender appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Crow's Nest. Roy was a mechanic. Eunice gave her address as Grace Street.
  • Roy Littleton died in 1973 in Queensland.

Stanley (Ellis) Littleton

M, b. 15 August 1909, d. 13 August 2000
  • Stanley (Ellis) Littleton was born on 15 August 1909 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Stanley (Stan) Littleton and Margaret Ellen Jospehine Ellis.
  • Stanley (Ellis) Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1934 living at Crow's Nest. He was a labourer.
  • At the age of 32 years, 10 months and 26 days, Stanley (Ellis) Littleton married Winifred Clara Kretschmar, daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm Kretschmar and Bertha Anna Lostroh, on 11 July 1942 in St Matthew's Church of England, Drayton.
  • Stanley (Ellis) Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Crow's Nest. Stanley was a labourer.
  • He enlisted in the Austalian Army on 1 June 1944 in Toowoomba. Stanley was living at Crows Nest at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as W. Littleton. He was discharged with the rank of Private on 4 Jul 1944 in the 103 Ord Fld Park Co. His service number was QX61145 (Q104494.)
  • He and Winifred Clara Kretschmar appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Crow's Nest. Stanley was a butcher.
  • Stanley (Ellis) Littleton died on 13 August 2000 at age 90.
  • Stanley was buried on 15 August 2000 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Stanley (Stan) Littleton

M, b. 1883, d. 25 February 1958

Children of Stanley (Stan) Littleton and Margaret Ellen Jospehine Ellis

Teresa Jane Littleton

F, b. 2 February 1902, d. 11 February 1978
  • Teresa Jane Littleton was born on 2 February 1902 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Alfred Trevethan Littleton and Jane Gleeson.
  • Tess was employed by the MacDiarmid family for 50 years. It was said she was so discreet that she would not tell anyone the time from Angus Mac's clock.
  • Teresa Jane Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll with Alfred Trevethan Littleton and Jane Gleeson between 1925 and 1943 in South Street, Crow's Nest. Alfred was a dairy farmer. Their daugther Teresa Jane also lived at Crow's Nest.
  • Teresa Jane Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Crow's Nest. She carried out home duties.
  • Teresa Jane Littleton died on 11 February 1978 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 76.
  • Teresa was buried on 14 February 1978 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Thomas Ephraim Littleton

M, b. 31 May 1908, d. 28 October 1978
  • Thomas Ephraim Littleton was born on 31 May 1908 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Wesley George Littleton and Alice Mary Parker.
  • Thomas Ephraim Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1934 living at Crow's Nest. He was a butcher.
  • At the age of 25 years, Thomas Ephraim Littleton married Mary Elizabeth Dick, daughter of William Loague Dick and Louisa Grace Peters, in 1934 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Thomas Ephraim Littleton and Mary Elizabeth Dick appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1949 living at Crow's Nest. Thomas was a butcher and Mary carried out home duties.
  • Thomas Ephraim Littleton died on 28 October 1978 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 70.
  • Thomas was buried on 31 October 1978 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Venn Littleton

M, b. 16 October 1902
  • Venn Littleton was born on 16 October 1902 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of John Harnden (Jack) Littleton and Clara Agard Swain.
  • Venn Littleton commenced school at Pinelands State School on 27 September 1907.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1934 living at Pinelands. He was a farm hand/farmer.
  • He was a member of the Crow's Nest Rife Club in 1929; Robert and Richard were proficient marksmen and members of the Crow's Nest Rifle Club.
  • At the age of 34 years, Venn Littleton married Florence Emily Foster in 1937 in Queensland.

Wesley George Littleton

M, b. 1870, d. 8 October 1934
  • Wesley George Littleton was born in 1870 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of John Thomas Littleton and Harriet Ball.
  • Wesley George Littleton commenced school at Crow's Nest State School in 1877.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Thallon Street, Crow's Nest. Wesley was a teamster.
  • At the age of 36 years, Wesley George Littleton married Alice Mary Parker in 1906 in Queensland.
  • Wesley George Littleton and Alice Mary Parker appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1934 living at Crow's Nest. He was a farmer.
  • Wesley George Littleton died on 8 October 1934 in Queensland.
  • Wesley was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
  • The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. Wesley's name was amongst them.
    Pioneer Plaque to Wesley Littleton - Crow's Nest Methodist Church

Children of Wesley George Littleton and Alice Mary Parker

William (Bill) Matthew Littleton

M, b. 19 January 1900, d. 19 January 1988
  • William (Bill) Matthew Littleton was born on 19 January 1900 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Alfred Trevethan Littleton and Jane Gleeson.
  • In November 1919 William moved to Greenmount to take up the position of relieving post master. He had been on the Crow's Nest Post Office staff for several years.
  • At the age of 27 years, William (Bill) Matthew Littleton married Mary Elizabeth McNally in 1928 in Queensland. They had four children.
  • On 11 September 1985,his wife, Mary Elizabeth McNally died at age 84.
  • William (Bill) Matthew Littleton died on 19 January 1988 at age 88.
  • William was buried on 21 January 1988 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Grace Caroline Livingstone

F, b. 1888, d. 1972

John Melrose Livingstone

M, b. circa 1840
  • John Melrose Livingstone was born circa 1840.
  • John Melrose Livingstone married Sarah Maria Lynn circa 1870.

Children of John Melrose Livingstone and Sarah Maria Lynn

John Thomas Livingstone

M, b. 1865, d. 1938
  • John Thomas Livingstone was born in 1865 in Braidwood, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of John Melrose Livingstone and Sarah Maria Lynn.
  • John Thomas Livingstone died in 1938 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Sarah Jane Livingstone

F, b. 1873, d. 21 April 1951
  • Sarah Jane Livingstone was born in 1873.
  • She was the daughter of John Melrose Livingstone and Sarah Maria Lynn.
  • At the age of 22 years, Sarah Jane Livingstone married John Matthew Arthur, son of Robert Young Arthur and Elizabeth Dorrough, in 1895 in Lismore, New South Wales.
  • Sarah Jane Livingstone and John Matthew Arthur appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Plainby, Crow's Nest. John was a farmer as was his brother Henry and Uncle Matthew.
  • On 19 July 1939,her husband, John Matthew Arthur died in New South Wales. His obituary read:- " The death took place at Toowoomba (Q.) of Mr. J. M. Arthur (70) who was a well known resident of the Richmond River district for many years. Born at Saddleback, near Kiama, the deceased came with his parents and other members of the family to the Dunoon district in the year 1881. There they assisted in the pioneering of the "big scrub" country.
    The late Mr. Arthur was an ardent supporter of the Methodist Church, and was a member of a band of young men who helped to pioneer the movement in the early days when cottage meetings were conducted. Together with the late "Dad" Richardson, who died some two years ago, he sat for his examination as local preacher, which work he carried on for 50 years.
    After following the occupation of farming at Dunoon for many years, deceased disposed of his interests there and went to Crow's Nest (Q), where he acquired a farm. He sold this a few years ago and, after mov ing to Toowoomba, was in business there until the time of his death.
    He is survived by five brothers, Messrs. W. J. Arthur (Lismore), H. E Arthur (Crow's Nest), S. K. Arthur (Lillian Rock), A. G. Arthur and W A. Arthur (Mullumbimby). Step sisters are Mrs. John Hewitson (Lismore) and Mrs. Jarman (Eltham.)"
  • Sarah Jane Livingstone died on 21 April 1951 in Queensland.
  • Sarah was buried on 1 May 1951 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Children of Sarah Jane Livingstone and John Matthew Arthur

Catherine lLe Roux

F

Children of Catherine lLe Roux and Noel Cossart

Walter Frederick Lloyd

M, b. circa 1875, d. 1931
  • Walter Frederick Lloyd was born circa 1875.
  • Walter Frederick Lloyd married Mildred Ambrose, daughter of Edward Ambrose and Ann Jane Duff, in 1904 in Queensland.
  • Walter Frederick Lloyd died in 1931 in Queensland.

Sarah Loane

F, b. circa 1780

Children of Sarah Loane and William Crawford

Millicent Mona Lobegeiger

F, b. 24 September 1924
  • Millicent Mona Lobegeiger was born on 24 September 1924.
  • Millicent Mona Lobegeiger married Wyndham Whittaker, son of Thomas Jenkin Whittaker and Mary Ann Thomas, circa 1950. They had a family of eight children.
  • Millicent Mona Lobegeiger died on 19 November 2006 at age 82.
  • Millicent was buried on 23 November 2006 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Colin James Lobley

M, b. 22 February 1905, d. 15 August 1982

Emma Lobwein

F, b. 1889, d. 1975
  • Emma Lobwein was born in 1889 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Martin Lobwein and Annie Lull.
  • Emma Lobwein was listed as the next of kin of Frederick Nicholas Lobwein when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 19 September 1916. He was a farmer at the time he enlisted and gave his sister Amy (Emily/Emma) Little of Meringandan as his next of kin. He was wounded in France on 4 Oct 1917 and was discharged with the rank of Private on 16 Oct 1919.
  • Emma Lobwein died in 1975 in Queensland.

Florence Mary Lobwein

M, b. 1907

Francis Joseph Lobwein

M, b. 1887, d. 26 June 1963
  • Francis Joseph Lobwein was born in 1887 in Meringandan, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Martin Lobwein and Annie Lull.
  • Francis Joseph Lobwein enlisted in the Australian Army on 15 January 1916. He was a farmer and gave his mother Annie as his next of kin. He was sent to France serving in Amiens and Etaples before being shot in the left elbow. He returned to Australia on 31 Jul 1918 with the rank of Private.
  • Francis Joseph Lobwein died on 26 June 1963 in Queensland.
  • Francis was buried on 27 June 1963 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC7-008-0003.

Frederick Nicholas Lobwein

M, b. 1891, d. 1969
  • Frederick Nicholas Lobwein was born in 1891 in Meringandan, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Martin Lobwein and Annie Lull.
  • Frederick Nicholas Lobwein enlisted in the Australian Army on 19 September 1916. He was a farmer at the time he enlisted and gave his sister Amy (Emily/Emma) Little of Meringandan as his next of kin. He was wounded in France on 4 Oct 1917 and was discharged with the rank of Private on 16 Oct 1919.
  • At the age of 30 years, Frederick Nicholas Lobwein married Winny Amanda Nothdurft, daughter of Jacob William Nothdurft and Alwyn Mathilde Magdalena Weis, in 1921 in Queensland.
  • Frederick Nicholas Lobwein died in 1969 in Queensland.