Martha Maddern

F, b. 1844
  • Martha Maddern was born in 1844.
  • At the age of 21 years, Martha Maddern married Thomas Henry Maddern on 16 October 1865 in Madron, Penzance, Cornwell, England.

Children of Martha Maddern and Thomas Henry Maddern

Martha Maddern

F, b. 2 December 1738

Martha Maddern

F, b. 17 June 1733

Martin Maddern

M, b. 18 October 1748

Children of Martin Maddern and Ann Woolcock

Martin Maddern

M, b. 14 February 1790, d. March 1868
  • Martin Maddern was baptized on 14 February 1790 in Sancreed, Cornwall. Baptised at the same time as sister Margaret, possibly a twin.
  • He was the son of Martin Maddern and Ann Woolcock.
  • Martin Maddern appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Lower Tregerrast, Sancreed, Cornwall. Martin was a 50 year old ag labourer, living with his wife Ann 45, and children Martin 25, Mary 15, Eliza 10, Jane 8, Benjamin 4, Joseph 2, William 2 and Ellen 0.

  • He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Sancreed, Cornwall. Martin was a 60 year old ag labourer, born Sancreed and living with his wife Ann, 57 born St Levan, and children John 22, Benjamin 15, William Thomas 10, Joseph S 10 and Ellen 9. All born Sancreed.
  • His death was recorded with the Penzance, Cornwall, Registration District in the March 1868 Quarter. He was 78 years old.

Martyn Maddern

M, b. 13 October 1695

Martyn Maddern

M, b. circa 1680
  • Martyn Maddern was born circa 1680.

Child of Martyn Maddern

Mary Maddern

F, b. 12 October 1740

Mary Maddern

F, b. 15 February 1769

Mary Maddern

F, b. 20 July 1788

Mary Maddern

F, b. 13 January 1739

Mary Ann Maddern

F, b. 13 October 1839, d. 2 October 1882

Mary Ann Barnes nee Maddern (1839-1882), daughter of Thomas Maddern and Priscilla Lower. Taken c 1860's, perhaps on her wedding day on 1 January 1862
  • Mary Ann Maddern was also known as Annie.
  • She was christened on 13 October 1839 in Paul Parish, Newlyn, Cornwall, England.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Maddern and Priscilla Lower.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census Mary Ann Maddern was living in the household of Thomas Maddern and Priscilla Lower in North Place, Newlyn. Thomas is shown as a 25 year old gardener living with his wife Prisilla 30, and daughters Catherine 3 and Maryann 2. All were born in Cornwall. The surname was spelt MADRON.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Mary Ann Maddern was living in the household of Thomas Maddern and Priscilla Lower in Church Lane, Newlyn, Cornwall. Thomas, the family head, was shown as a 35 year old farmer of 8 acres employing 1 labourer, born Paul. He was living with his wife Priscilla aged 40, born St Mawes and his six children Catherine 13, Mary Ann 11, Grace 9, Priscilla 7, Thomas 5 and John 3. All the older children were scholars and all the children were born in Paul.

  • On 1 July 1854,Mary Ann Maddern's mother, Priscilla Lower died in Newlyn, Cornwall, at age 47. Of her children Catherine, the oldest was 17 and John, the baby of the family only 6. No doubt the older girls had a great influence both John and 8 year old Thomas junior in their early years.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Mary Ann Maddern was living in the household of Thomas Maddern in Fore Street, Newlyn, Cornwall. Thomas sen, the household head, was a 44 year old widower, agent to export ?brocolia (illegible), born Newlyn, St Paul and living with his unmarried daughters Catherine 23, housekeeper; Mary Ann 21, assistant housekeeper; Grace 19, assistant housework; Priscilla 17, dressmaker; Thomas, son, 15 scholar; John, son, 13 scholar. The surname was spelt MADDRON.

  • At the age of 22 years, 2 months and 19 days, Mary Ann Maddern married Charles Barnes, son of Benjamin Prowse Barnes and Jane Badcock, on 1 January 1862 in Paul, Newlyn, Cornwall, England. The marriage record shows they were married by banns. Charles Varbes (incorrect spelling), 22 was a gardener of Stable Hobba (Father: Benjamin Barnes, Gardener). Mary Ann Maddern 22 was of Newlyn (Father: Thomas Maddern, Agent). Witnesses to the marriage were Thomas Maddern, Catherine Maddern.
  • Mary Ann Maddern and Charles Barnes immigrated to Moreton Bay, Queensland, on 7 April 1862. The ship "Mortmorrency" had departed Plymouth, Devon on 4th January 1862.
  • Charles, Priscilla and Walter appear to be the only children of Charles and Mary Ann whose births are registered.
  • Mary Ann Maddern died on 2 October 1882 in Rosella Farm, Gowrie Creek, Queensland, at age 42. Mary Ann died from typhoid fever just three and a half weeks after her nineth child Ida May was born.
  • Mary was buried on 3 October 1882 in Toowoomba & Drayton Cemetery. Church of England Section 19-27:C8. Her headstone, and that of her sister Catherine were said to be erected by their brother John. The headstone reads -A busy wife - a mother dear A faithful friend lies buried here Our loss is great - while we say Amen In heaven we hope to meet again
    A memorial to the sisters has also been added to the headstone of their parents, Thomas and Priscilla Maddern in the Paul Churchyard, Penzance.
    Gravestones of Mary Ann Barnes and Catherine Williams - Toowoomba and Drayton Cemetery.
    This inscription appears on the gravestone of Priscilla and Thomas Maddern, parents of Catherine Williams and Mary Ann Barnes in the Paul Cholera Cemetery, Penzance Cornwall.
  • The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. Charles & Mary Ann's names were amongst them, as was their daughter Jane's.
    Memorial Plaque to Charles, Mary Ann & Jane Barnes - Crow's Nest Methodist Church

Children of Mary Ann Maddern and Charles Barnes

Mary Ann Maddern

F, b. 11 December 1825
  • Mary Ann Maddern was baptized on 11 December 1825 in Paul, Cornwall. Her father was a fisherman of Newlyn.
  • She was the daughter of John Maddern and Margaret Maddern.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Mary Ann Maddern was living in the household of Margaret Maddern in 83 Boase Street, Newlyn, Cornwall. Margaret is shown as the 70 year old head, a widowed fish dealer; living with her son James , a 36 year old mariner; daughter Mary Ann Cotton a 34 year old widowed fisherman's wife; daugther Catherine 29 a net maker unmarried and Mary Ann Cotton a nine year old scholar, her granddaughter. All were born Paul.

  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Mary Ann Maddern was living in the household of Margaret Maddern in 90 Boase Street, Newlyn, Cornwall. Margaret is shown as the 80 year old widowed head of the household, a former fish dealer; living with her 47 year old son James, a fisherman; 45 year old daughter Mary Ann Cotton, fish dealer and 19 year old granddaughter Mary Ann a domestic. All were born in Paul.

Mary Elizabeth Maddern

F, b. 19 March 1913, d. 9 November 1995

Mary Maddern (1913-1995), daughter of Egbert Maddern and Alice Gillies. Taken c 1931. Photo courtesy of Jean B.
  • Mary Elizabeth Maddern was born on 19 March 1913 in Emu Creek, Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Egbert Thomas Spencer Lower Maddern and Alice Ann Gillies.
  • At the age of 23 years, 8 months and 27 days, Mary Elizabeth Maddern married John William (Jack) Kelly 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.
  • Mary Elizabeth Maddern appeared on the Electoral Roll with Egbert Thomas Spencer Lower Maddern and Alice Ann Gillies in 1937 in Emu Creek, Crow's Nest, Queensland. Egbert was a teamster and Alice carried out home duties. Their two eldest children Willie, a farmer and Mary were still living with them.
  • Mary Elizabeth Maddern and John William (Jack) Kelly appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Emu Creek. Jack was a labourer.
  • Mary Elizabeth Maddern and John William (Jack) Kelly appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Googa Creek, Blackbutt. John was a farmer.
  • Circa 1950 Mary Elizabeth Maddern and John William (Jack) Kelly lived in Blanchview, Helidon, where they ran a dairy farm.
  • Mary Elizabeth Maddern and John William (Jack) Kelly appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1954 and 1968 living at Blanchview, Helidon.
  • On 14 November 1969,her husband, John William (Jack) Kelly died in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, at age 59.
  • Mary Elizabeth Maddern appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1972 and 1980 living at 296 North Street, Toowoomba. She carried out home duties.
  • Mary Elizabeth Maddern died on 9 November 1995 in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, at age 82.
  • Mary was buried in Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance.

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

Mary Jane Maddern

F, b. 17 January 1878, d. 15 May 1965
  • Mary Jane Maddern was born on 17 January 1878 in Newlyn, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Samuel Dunn Maddern and Mary Jane Rogers.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Mary Jane Maddern was living in the household of Samuel Dunn Maddern and Mary Jane Rogers in Mount Pleasant Terrace, Newlyn, Cornwall. Samuel Dunn snr is shown as a carrier, aged 28 years, born Newlyn, living with his wife Mary Jane aged 28, born Helston, sons Richard, aged 4 born Newlyn and Samuel D, aged 1 and daughter Mary aged 3 both born Newlyn.

  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Mary Jane Maddern was living in the household of Samuel Dunn Maddern in 10 Rose Row, Phillack. Samuel Dunn snr shown as a 38 year old coachman (employee), born Paul, living with his wife Mary Jane,37, born Mawgan in Meneage, sons Richard, 15, a shoemakers apprentice, born Paul & Samuel Dunn, 11, a scholar, born Paul, & daughter Mary Jane, 13, a scholar, born Paul.

  • Mary Jane Maddern appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Phillack. Mary was a 23 year old biscuit factory worker, born Penzance.

  • At the time of the 1911 census, Mary Jane Maddern was living in the household of Samuel Dunn Maddern and Mary Jane Rogers in Bonaer Stables, Station Hill, Hayle, Cornwall. Samuel was shown as a 57 year old coachman, born Newlyn Paul. He had been married to his wife Mary Jane, 57, born Mawgan in Meneage for 33 years and the couple had 4 children, one of whom had died. Living with them was their daughter Mary Jane, 30, single, born Newlyn a biscuit packer.

  • At the age of 36 years, 11 months and 9 days, Mary Jane Maddern married William Pascoe on 26 December 1914.
  • Mary Jane Maddern died on 15 May 1965 in Hayle, Cornwall, at age 87.

Child of Mary Jane Maddern and William Pascoe

Oliver Hosking Maddern

M, b. 11 May 1823
  • Oliver Hosking Maddern was born on 11 May 1823 in St Buyran, Cornwall. His father Francis was a yeoman of Boleigh.
  • He was the son of Francis Maddern and Jane Davey.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Oliver Hosking Maddern was living in the household of Francis Maddern and Jane Davey in Boleigh, Cornwall. Francis was a 67 year old yeoman, living with his wife Jane 55 and children, Francis 25, a carpenter and Oliver 15 and apprenticed carpenter.

  • At the age of 21 years, 9 months and 7 days, Oliver Hosking Maddern married Diana Bosustow on 18 February 1845 in St Buyran, Cornwall. Oliver was a carpenter of Buryan, son of Francis. Diana of Buryan, was the daughter of Jacob Bosustow, a farmer.

Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern

M, b. 7 January 1884, d. 5 February 1970

Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern (1884-1970), son of John Maddern and Mary Ann Cossart.

  • Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern was born on 7 January 1884 in Kedron Brook, Crows Nest, Queensland. At the time of Orlando's birth, John Maddern was living at Crow's Nest. Orlando's grandmother Mary Cossart was nurse at the birth.
  • He was the son of John Maddern and Mary Ann Cossart.
  • He was engaged in the timber industry at Emu Creek and later at Stanthorpe. Later he became a grazier in the Stanthorpe District and was still there in 1947.

  • This photo of the Emu Creek (Mossview) Cricket Team was taken around 1910. Thomas and Amanda Broadfoot sponsored the team and it is thought that they are the couple in the middle front of the photo. Their son James is sitting on his father's knee.
  • In 1911 when Egbert and Alice Gillies were married the family may have taken the opportunity to have some photos taken on the verandah of "Jubilee Vale."
    The four eldest children of John and Mary Ann Maddern. The photo may have been taken at the time of Egbert marriage to Alice Gillies and February 1911. Orlando aged 27, Ruby aged 15, Olive aged 17 and Egbert aged 24.
  • Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern was elected secretary of the Mossview Cricket Club in September 1911. The Brisbane Courier reported on 17 Sep 1911 - The following officers have been elected in connection with the Mossview Cricket Club (Emu Creek) President Mr. H Gillies vice-president. Mr J Patch secretary, Mr O Maddern selection committee. Messrs H. Gillies, Maddern and J. Patch. A successful dance in aid of the club was held last Friday night Mr H. Gillies had charge of the dancing and the music was supplied by Messrs Maddern Brothers, J Patch and E Luxford.
  • At the age of 28 years, 8 months and 4 days, Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern married Emily Dora Bidgood, daughter of William Gregory Bidgood and Anna Barbara Salome (Emily) Anger, on 11 September 1912 in Emu Creek.
    Orlando Maddern & Emily Bidgood on their wedding day 11 Sep 1912, Emu Creek
  • In 1913 Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern was paying rates to the Crow's Nest Shire Council for 420 acres of land in the Parish of Djuan.
  • On 3 February 1914 Orlando was nominated as Secretary for the Jubilee Vale State School Committee, along with John Maddern (chairman),Egbert Maddern, William Gregory Bidgood (Treasurer) John McRae, Thomas Patch, and Albert James Bidgood.
  • On 15 June 1917, Orlando wrote a letter to the Undersecretary with regard to heating the Jubilee Vale School " I have been instructed to inquire if your department will provide a small heating stove for the above school. The children complain of it being too cold in school. The school is very much exposed to westerly winds and the district is rather open and cold."
  • On 20 September 1919, Orlando wrote again to the Undersecretary, Department of Instruction requesting permission for the erection of a tennis court at the Jubilee Vale School. " I have the honour to make application for permission to erect a Tennis Court on the above School ground. The bond organizing consists of members of Committee, parents, ex School Children, and others in the immediate neighbourhood. Would you be kind enough to reply as soon as possible.”? The undersecretary recommended to inform him that his request was under consideration and that the head teacher was to be informed of the request and to enquire whether in her opinion there was any objection.
  • He and Emily Dora Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Glenmore, Emu Creek, Crow's Nest. Orlando was a teamster and Emily carried out home duties.
  • This article appeared in the The Courier Mail on 5 January 1925. It read: "The following were the guests of Mr. J. Maddern, Penleigh, Crow's Nest, last week :-Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Maddern, Emu Creek, Mr. and Mrs. F. Trost and family, Jandowae, and Mrs. W. J. Bidgood and family, Miles."
  • Around 1926 Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern and Laurence Michael Diamond went into partnership in the timber industry in Stanthorpe where Orlando managed the Diamond sawmill.
  • Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern and Emily Dora Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1954 living at Wangaratta Road, Stanthorpe. Orlando was a sawmiller and Emily carried out home duties.
  • On 28 October 1933, his applied for probate of the will of John Maddern. The following advertisement appeared in the "Courier Mail" - "'IN THE SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND, in the WILL and two CODICILS of JOHN MADDERN late of Crow's Nest In the State of Queensland Retired Farmer and Grazier deceased. Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of fourteen days from the date of the publication hereof application will be made to this Honourable Court that PROBATE of the WILL, and two Codicils of the above named John Maddern deceased may be granted to ORLANDO PENZANCE COSSART MADDERN of Stanthorpe In the State of Queensland Timber Merchant EGBERT THOMAS SPENCER MADDERN of Emu Creek near Crows Nest In the said State Farmer and JOHN VICTOR DAVID MADDERN of Crows Nest aforesaid Farmer lawful Sons of the said deceased and the Executors named In the said Will and Codicils. Any person interested who desires to object to the application or to be heard upon It may file a Caveat in the Registry at any time before the Grant Is made. Dated this Twenty-fourth day of October 1933. GROOM and LAVERS. Solicitors for the said Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern Egbert Thomas Spencer Maddern and John Victor David Maddern Margaret Street. Toowoomba."
  • On 1 March 1934 the following article appeared in the "Brisbane Courier":- TOOWOOMBA CIRCUIT COURT.
    Herman Rose was charged that between November 6 and 11, 1933, at Toowoomba, he stole a quantity of dressed pine timber the property of Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern, and others, and further that he received such timber, knowing it to have been stolen. Accused pleaded not guilty. The case was not finished when the Court adjourned to tomorrow.
  • The following article appeared in the It concerned the theft of timber from Orlando and his partners and read:- "VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY -Judge Agrees With Jurors
    TOOWOOMBA, March 1.
    When the Jury returned at 8 o'clock to-night in the Circuit Court with a verdict of not guilty on two counts against Herman Rose, who was charged with stealing and receiving a quantity of timber, Mr. Justice Henchman told the jurors that he entirely agreed with the verdict. "It was mostly a case of suspicion," his Honour added.
    The Crown Prosecutor (Mr. C. J. Cosgrove) thereupon presented a further Indictment against Rose, charging him with stealing and receiving timber from a consignment from Gatton, between November 8 and 11. 1933. Accused was remanded for trial to the next sittings of the Circuit Court in Toowoomba, on April 30. Bail was allowed.
    Rose's trial at the current sittings commenced on Wednesday. He was charged that between November 6 and 11, 1933, at Toowoomba, he stole a quantity of dressed pine timber, the property of Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern, and others, and further that between the dates mentioned, at Toowoomba, he received timber, the property of Maddern and others, which had then lately been stolen, knowing it to have been so stolen. Mr. R. E. O'Connor appeared for the accused, who pleaded not guilty"

    on 2 March 1934.
  • He was Grazier, Wilson's Downfall.
  • In September 1954, a photograph of all of the Maddern children appeared in the local paper. The article under the photo read:- "The Maddern family, "three boys and three girls", with their wives and husbands, held a reunion dinner in Queen's Park kiosk on Saturday on the occasion of Mr and Mrs O Maddern's forty-second wedding anniversary. The "boys" and "girls" are the children of the late John Maddern, Cornish-born farmer who died in 1933 and who took up land in the Crow's Nest District 74 years ago. Front (left to right) Mrs G J Whittaker, Mr Whittaker, Mrs E Maddern, Mr E Maddern, Mrs F Trost and Mr Trost. Back (left to right) Mrs J Maddern, Mr J Maddern, Mrs J W Bidgood, Mr Bidgood, Mr O Maddern, and Mrs O Maddern."
    A reunion held in September 1954 of the Maddern siblings. Front LtoR Lucy & Gwilyn Whittaker, Alice & Egbert Maddern, Ruby & Fred Trost. Back LtoR Nell & Jack Maddern, Olive & Bill Bidgood,Orlando & Emily Maddern
  • Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern and Emily Dora Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1958 living at 95 Brighton Terrace, Sandgate.
  • On 10 May 1963 Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern lived in Newlyn, 98 Brighton Terrace, Sandgate, Queensland.
  • Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern died on 5 February 1970 in Sandgate, Queensland, at age 86.
  • Orlando was buried in Pinaroo Lawn Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Portion 1E Plot 15.

Children of Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern and Emily Dora Bidgood

Penelope Maddern

F, b. 25 July 1735

Peter John Maddern

M, b. 9 October 1935, d. 14 October 1935

Phillip Maddern

M, b. 10 July 1701

Phillis Maddern

F, b. 1 December 1848, d. June 1914
  • Phillis Maddern was christened on 1 December 1848 in St Paul Parish, Newlyn, Cornwall, England.
  • She was the daughter of Richard Maddern and Catherine Barnes.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Phillis Maddern was living in the household of Richard Maddern and Catherine Barnes in 138 Brys Square, Newlyn, Cornwall. Richard is shown as being 30 years old, and living with his wife Catherine, and children John 6, Ann 4, Phillis 2, Richard 1 Week, and Richard Maddron aged 21, and Catherine Maddron aged 16 years. All were born in Newlyn.

  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Phillis Maddern was living in the household of Richard Maddern and Catherine Barnes in Church Lane, Newlyn, Cornwall. Richard is shown as a 40 year old gardener born St Paul and living with his wife Catherine, son John 16 a gardener, Ann Dawes, 14 scholar, Phillis 12 scholar; Richard, 10, scholar; Samuel Dun, 8, scholar, Catherine 3, scholar.

  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Phillis Maddern was living in the household of Richard Maddern and Catherine Barnes in Church Lane, Newlyn. Richard was shown as the 50 year old head, a gardener of 11 acres of land, living with his wife Catherine 49, and their children John unmarried at 27, a gardener, Phillis 22 a gardeners daughter, Richard 20, a gardener, Samuel D, 18 a gardener, Catherine J 13 a scholar and Grace aged 9 also a scholar. All were born in Newlyn.

  • At the age of 27 years, 9 months and 17 days, Phillis Maddern married William Henry Thomas on 18 September 1876 in Paul Church, Cornwall. They were married by Banns, William was a full age railway porter of Penzance (father Henry Thomas a farmer). Phillis was a full age spinster of Paul (father Richard Maddern farmer). Witnesses to the marriage were Richard Maddern and Catherine Jane Maddern.
  • Phillis Maddern and William Henry Thomas appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 Taroveor Terrace, Madron. William is shown as a 32 year old police constable born Helston, Cornwall living with his wife Phillis 32 born Paul.

  • Phillis Maddern and William Henry Thomas appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Tarovoar Terrace, Penzance Town. Henry snr is shown as a 42 year old police constable born Helston living with his wife Phillis born Newlyn West and their 8 year old son William H A born Penzance.
  • Phillis Maddern and William Henry Thomas appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in 1 Tarevoar Terrace, Penzance. William Henry was shown as a 63 year old police pensioner born Helston, living with his wife Phillis, aged 67, born Paul Newlyn. They had been married 34 years with three children one of whom was still living.

  • Her death was recorded with the Penzance, Cornwall, Registration District in the June 1914 Quarter.

Child of Phillis Maddern and William Henry Thomas

Phillis Maddern

F, b. 12 June 1785

Priscilla Maddern

F, b. 12 November 1843, d. June 1932
  • Priscilla Maddern was baptized on 12 November 1843 in Paul Parish, Newlyn, Cornwall, England.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Maddern and Priscilla Lower.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Priscilla Maddern was living in the household of Thomas Maddern and Priscilla Lower in Church Lane, Newlyn, Cornwall. Thomas, the family head, was shown as a 35 year old farmer of 8 acres employing 1 labourer, born Paul. He was living with his wife Priscilla aged 40, born St Mawes and his six children Catherine 13, Mary Ann 11, Grace 9, Priscilla 7, Thomas 5 and John 3. All the older children were scholars and all the children were born in Paul.

  • On 1 July 1854,Priscilla Maddern's mother, Priscilla Lower died in Newlyn, Cornwall, at age 47. Of her children Catherine, the oldest was 17 and John, the baby of the family only 6. No doubt the older girls had a great influence both John and 8 year old Thomas junior in their early years.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Priscilla Maddern was living in the household of Thomas Maddern in Fore Street, Newlyn, Cornwall. Thomas sen, the household head, was a 44 year old widower, agent to export ?brocolia (illegible), born Newlyn, St Paul and living with his unmarried daughters Catherine 23, housekeeper; Mary Ann 21, assistant housekeeper; Grace 19, assistant housework; Priscilla 17, dressmaker; Thomas, son, 15 scholar; John, son, 13 scholar. The surname was spelt MADDRON.

  • At the age of 24 years and 9 months, Priscilla Maddern married Richard May, son of Thomas May and Jane Unknown, on 12 August 1868 in Madron Church, Madron, Cornwall, England. They were married by banns. Richard May was a 23 year old Cab Proprietor of Penzance [Mark] (Father: Thomas May, Labourer) and Priscilla Maddern, 23, was of Penzance (Father: Thomas Maddern, Farmer). Witnesses to the marriage were Thos. Maddern and Thomas Williams.
  • Priscilla Maddern and Richard May appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 20 Queen Street, Penzance, Cornwall. Richard was shown as a 25 year old cab master, born Launceston, living with his wife Pricilla 27, born Newlyn and their two children Richard S (T), aged 2 born Penzance and John Valentine, 1, born Penzance.

  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Priscilla Maddern was living in the household of Thomas Maddern in 50 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall. Thomas Maddern is shown as a 63 year old widow, an agent for the Midland Railway (Carrier) born Newlyn, living with his son -in-law Richard May a 36 year old cab proprietor born Launceston and daughter Priscilla May, 37 born Newlyn. The May children are also living on the premises:- Richard Thomas May 12, a scholar; John Valentine May 11, a scholar; Jane Pricilla May 9; Florence Catherine May 7; Mary Ann May 3; Thomas Maddern May aged 1 month. All the children were born in Penzance.

         
  • In 1883 Kelly's Directory 1883 : May Richard, cab proprietor, Queen street.
  • Priscilla Maddern and Richard May appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 50 Market Jew Street, Penzance. Richard senior is shown as the 43 year old head of the household, born Launceston, a cab proprieter living with his wife Priscilla 47 born Paul, and children Richard 22 a boot shop assistant, Valentine 21 a hairdresser, Priscilla J 18 a hairdresser, Florence K 17 a shop assistant, Annie 13 a scholar, Thomas M 9 a scholar, Edward L 4. All the children were born in Penzance. Thomas Maddern, father in law, a retired railway agent aged 74 was also living with the family.
  • In 1893 he was the proprietor of "May's Temperance Hotel and Boarding house, according to Kelly's Directory of Cornwall 1893 in 50 Market Jew Street, Penzance.
  • Priscilla Maddern and Richard May appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 70 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall. shown as a 53 year old cab driver, born Launceston, Cornwall. Priscilla is shown as a 55 year old born Paul Cornwall. Their three children Richard jnr, age 31, a groom; Annie aged 22 and Leonard aged 13 (all born Penzance) were living with them.

  • Priscilla Maddern and Richard May appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Penzance, Cornwall. Richard is shown as a 65 year old boarding house keeper born Launceston, living with his 66 year old wife Priscilla born Paul. Their widowed daughter Jane Wyatt, 36, born Penzance, is shown as working in the business, and their son Leonard, aged 22 born Penzance is shown as a hairdresser. Living with them is Jane's son Richard Hobart Wyatt, 14, born Penzance and working as a grocer's apprentice. Also on the premises are Robert Dudly Innis Acland, 38, a border with private means born Tenly South Wales; Laura Matilda Wiskett, a 31 year old widow, a travelling ladies attendant for the Great Western Railway, born Hammersmith London; and Richard Thomas Hortop, 44, married, a contractor for Public Works, born Plymouth Devon.

  • There is a death of a Richard May recorded in the Penzance, Cornwall, in September 1916, however, this may not be the correct date of death for this Richard May.
  • Her death was recorded with the Oxford, Oxfordshire, Registration District in the June 1932 Quarter.

Children of Priscilla Maddern and Richard May

Priscilla Sarah (Olive) Mary Maddern

F, b. 20 February 1894, d. 11 December 1969

Olive Bidgood (1894-1969) - nee Maddern
  • Priscilla Sarah (Olive) Mary Maddern was born on 20 February 1894 in Kedron Brook, Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of John Maddern and Mary Ann Cossart.
  • In 1903,her parents, John Maddern and Mary Ann Cossart lived at Djuan. John was a grazier.
  • In 1911 when Egbert and Alice Gillies were married the family may have taken the opportunity to have some photos taken on the verandah of "Jubilee Vale."
    The four eldest children of John and Mary Ann Maddern. The photo may have been taken at the time of Egbert marriage to Alice Gillies and February 1911. Orlando aged 27, Ruby aged 15, Olive aged 17 and Egbert aged 24.
  • On 1 April 1912,Priscilla Sarah (Olive) Mary Maddern's mother, Mary Ann Cossart died in Queensland.
  • At the age of 20 years, 7 months and 24 days, Priscilla Sarah (Olive) Mary Maddern married John William (Willie) Bidgood, son of William Gregory Bidgood and Anna Barbara Salome (Emily) Anger, on 14 October 1914 at her father's home, Emu Creek, Crow's Nest.
    John William Bidgood & Priscilla Sarah Olive Mary Maddern, married 14 October 1914
  • Priscilla Sarah (Olive) Mary Maddern and John William (Willie) Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1917 living at Emu Creek. John William was a farmer. His brother Albert was a teamster. They most likely lived with William Gregory and Emily Bidgood.
  • Priscilla Sarah (Olive) Mary Maddern and John William (Willie) Bidgood moved to Coo-ee, Miles, in 1920.Here they ran a dairy and cattle farm.
  • Priscilla Sarah (Olive) Mary Maddern and John William (Willie) Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1922 living at Emu Creek. Willie was a farmer.
  • Priscilla Sarah (Olive) Mary Maddern and John William (Willie) Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Miles. Bill was a dairyman.
  • Priscilla Sarah (Olive) Mary Maddern and John William (Willie) Bidgood changed the name of their property to The Pines, Miles, in 1939.
  • In September 1954, a photograph of all of the Maddern children appeared in the local paper. The article under the photo read:- "The Maddern family, "three boys and three girls", with their wives and husbands, held a reunion dinner in Queen's Park kiosk on Saturday on the occasion of Mr and Mrs O Maddern's forty-second wedding anniversary. The "boys" and "girls" are the children of the late John Maddern, Cornish-born farmer who died in 1933 and who took up land in the Crow's Nest District 74 years ago. Front (left to right) Mrs G J Wittaker, Mr Wittaker, Mrs E Maddern, Mr E Maddern, Mrs F Trost and Mr Trost. Back (left to right) Mrs J Maddern, Mr J Maddern, Mrs J W Bidgood, Mr Bidgood, Mr O Maddern, and Mrs O Maddern."
    A reunion held in September 1954 of the Maddern siblings. Front LtoR Lucy & Gwilyn Whittaker, Alice & Egbert Maddern, Ruby & Fred Trost. Back LtoR Nell & Jack Maddern, Olive & Bill Bidgood,Orlando & Emily Maddern
  • Priscilla Sarah (Olive) Mary Maddern and John William (Willie) Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1963 living at Miles. He was a dairyman.
  • On 10 May 1963 Priscilla Sarah (Olive) Mary Maddern lived in Miles, Queensland.
  • Priscilla Sarah (Olive) Mary Maddern died on 11 December 1969 in Dalby, Queensland, at age 75.
  • Priscilla was buried in Miles Cemetery.
  • Her obituary in the local paper read:-
    The Miles District has lost one of its early pioneers with the death of Mrs Priscilla Sarah Olive Mary Bidgood of "The Pines".
    Born in Crow's Nest on February 20, 1894, the eldest daughter of John Maddern, she had two sisters and three brothers, and the descendants of their families are well known in Southern Queensland especially in the field of sport.
    Her mother was formerly Mary Ann Cossart, another well-known name. In fact a book has been written about the Cossart family and their descendants.
    She was married to John William Bidgood in 1913 and a few years later they came to Miles and selected land which, in the early years, was known as "Coo-ee".
    After many years of trials and tribulations of living in log shanties and tin huts, of witnessing the devastation of the prickly pear menace, of seeing selectors pack up and leave because of the severe conditions, of bringing into the world four sons and five daughters, the selection eventually became known as "The Pines", a well-developed grazing and fattening property.
    Mrs Bidgood was held in the highest regard by her family and many friends.
    She is survived by her husband John William, of "The Pines", three sons Arthur Leslie ("The Pines"), Reginald ("Coraldale", Baralaba) and Gordon James ("Camden" Condamine): five daughters Joy (Mrs Randall, Chinchilla), Eileen (Mrs Teis, Lowood), Violet (Mrs Henry, Condamine), Joan (Mrs O'Donnell, Chinchilla) and Maureen (Mrs Moy, Toowoomba): also 32 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren."

Children of Priscilla Sarah (Olive) Mary Maddern and John William (Willie) Bidgood

Prudence Maddern

F, b. 20 July 1769

Rebecca Maddern

F, b. 28 January 1782
  • Rebecca Maddern was baptized on 28 January 1782 in Paul, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of William Maddern and Catherine Leah.
  • At the age of 18 years, 5 months and 7 days, Rebecca Maddern married William Mann on 5 July 1800 in Paul, Cornwall. Witnesses to the marriage were John Madren and Richard Sampson.

Children of Rebecca Maddern and William Mann

Reginald James Maddern

M, b. 18 April 1928, d. 25 August 2014

Willie, Reg, Dave and Egbert Maddern. Taken at "Weckers" yard during a Field Day January or February 1960.
  • Reginald James Maddern was born on 18 April 1928 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Egbert Thomas Spencer Lower Maddern and Alice Ann Gillies.
  • Between 1947 and 1984 he was Grazier at "Glenmore", Emu Creek.
  • Reginald James Maddern died on 25 August 2014 in Caloundra at age 86.
  • He was buried in a private service on 29 August 2014 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. A memorial service was held for him on 8 October 2015.

Richard Maddern

M, b. September 1775
  • Richard Maddern was born in September 1775.
  • He was the son of Catherine Thomas.
  • Richard Maddern was christened on 1 October 1775.

Richard Maddern

M, b. 3 December 1820, d. September 1888
  • Richard Maddern was christened on 3 December 1820 in St Paul Parish, Newlyn, Cornwall, England.
  • He was the son of John Maddern and Grace Dunn Gill.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Richard Maddern was living in the household of John Maddern and Grace Dunn Gill in Church Lane, Newlyn, Cornwall. John is shown as a 55 year old farmer, living with his wife Grace, Richard 20, and an Ann Madron 15 who is shown as an apprentice farmer (Perhaps she is a daughter but there is no record of a baptism of an Ann, daughter of John & Grace. There is a record of Ann Harvey Maddern, baptised 30 Apr 1826, daughter of John Maddern & Ann Harvey.)

  • At the age of 23 years, 2 months and 15 days, Richard Maddern married Catherine Barnes, daughter of John Barnes and Ann Dawes, on 18 February 1844 in Paul Parish Church, Cornwall. The marriage record shows they were married 18 Feb 1844 by banns, Richard was a labourer of Paul (Father: John Maddern, labourer) and Catherine Barnes, a servant of Paul (Father, John Barnes a fisherman). Witnesses to the marriage were John Maddern and Henry Warren.
  • Richard Maddern and Catherine Barnes appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in 138 Brys Square, Newlyn, Cornwall. Richard is shown as being 30 years old, and living with his wife Catherine, and children John 6, Ann 4, Phillis 2, Richard 1 Week, and Richard Maddron aged 21, and Catherine Maddron aged 16 years. All were born in Newlyn.

  • Richard Maddern and Catherine Barnes appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Church Lane, Newlyn, Cornwall. Richard is shown as a 40 year old gardener born St Paul and living with his wife Catherine, son John 16 a gardener, Ann Dawes, 14 scholar, Phillis 12 scholar; Richard, 10, scholar; Samuel Dun, 8, scholar, Catherine 3, scholar.

  • Richard Maddern and Catherine Barnes appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Church Lane, Newlyn. Richard was shown as the 50 year old head, a gardener of 11 acres of land, living with his wife Catherine 49, and their children John unmarried at 27, a gardener, Phillis 22 a gardeners daughter, Richard 20, a gardener, Samuel D, 18 a gardener, Catherine J 13 a scholar and Grace aged 9 also a scholar. All were born in Newlyn.

  • Richard Maddern witnessed the marriage of Phillis Maddern and William Henry Thomas on 18 September 1876 in Paul Church, Cornwall; They were married by Banns, William was a full age railway porter of Penzance (father Henry Thomas a farmer). Phillis was a full age spinster of Paul (father Richard Maddern farmer). Witnesses to the marriage were Richard Maddern and Catherine Jane Maddern.
  • Richard Maddern and Catherine Barnes appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Church Lane, Newlyn, Cornwall. Richard is shown as a 60 year old market gardener employing his son and a boy on 11 acres, born Newlyn, living with wife Catherine, 59, also born Newlyn, daughters Catherine, single, 23, homework, born Newlyn and Grace, 19 a Millner born Newlyn and granddaughter Ann Daw aged 5 born Newlyn.

  • His death was recorded with the Penzance, Cornwall, Registration District in the September 1888 Quarter.

Children of Richard Maddern and Catherine Barnes

Richard Maddern

M, b. February 1851, d. June 1871
  • Richard Maddern was born in February 1851 in Paul Parish, Cornwall, England.
  • He was the son of Richard Maddern and Catherine Barnes.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Richard Maddern was living in the household of Richard Maddern and Catherine Barnes in 138 Brys Square, Newlyn, Cornwall. Richard is shown as being 30 years old, and living with his wife Catherine, and children John 6, Ann 4, Phillis 2, Richard 1 Week, and Richard Maddron aged 21, and Catherine Maddron aged 16 years. All were born in Newlyn.

  • Richard Maddern was christened on 6 July 1851 in Paul Parish, Newlyn, Cornwall, England.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Richard Maddern was living in the household of Richard Maddern and Catherine Barnes in Church Lane, Newlyn, Cornwall. Richard is shown as a 40 year old gardener born St Paul and living with his wife Catherine, son John 16 a gardener, Ann Dawes, 14 scholar, Phillis 12 scholar; Richard, 10, scholar; Samuel Dun, 8, scholar, Catherine 3, scholar.

  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Richard Maddern was living in the household of Richard Maddern and Catherine Barnes in Church Lane, Newlyn. Richard was shown as the 50 year old head, a gardener of 11 acres of land, living with his wife Catherine 49, and their children John unmarried at 27, a gardener, Phillis 22 a gardeners daughter, Richard 20, a gardener, Samuel D, 18 a gardener, Catherine J 13 a scholar and Grace aged 9 also a scholar. All were born in Newlyn.

  • Richard Maddern appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Paul Parish, Cornwall. shown living with parents and as a gardener aged 20.
  • His death was recorded with the Penzance, Cornwall, Registration District in the June 1871 Quarter. He was 20 years old.
  • Richard was buried on 14 April 1871 in Paul Churchyard Cemetery.