Rodger McQuillan

M, b. 1841, d. 10 April 1878
  • Rodger McQuillan was born in 1841 in County Derry, Northern Ireland.
  • He was the son of John McQuillan and Mary Ann Kelly.
  • In September 1869 John and Rodger McQuillan were living next to William Murphy at Highfields. Their relationship with their neighbour was far from cordial. The Darling Downs Gazette reported " TOOWOOMBA POLICE COURT.Tuesday, September 7. (Before T. Plews and E. If. Robinson, Esqrs., JJ.P.)
    Roger M'Quillan was charged with unlawfully assaulting W. Murphy at Highfields. Mr. Hamilton for defendant. Wm. Murphy, farmer of Highfields, said he was going home to breakfast on the morning of September 2nd, and heard loud talking near the house ; went to the garden and saw two men and two women, who were shouting out, 'Where is Murphy! It was a bad day for him when he meddled with us : he (witness): enquired what they wanted, and the defendant immediately pulled off his coat, invited witness to come outside, and said he would take satisfaction out of him ; witness at length accepted the invitation, and went over into the defendant's paddock, when he was struck violently on the arm with a stick ; a general scrim mage took place, after which all parties appeared to be satisfied and went away. Cross-examined by Mr. Hamilton : My paddock is next the defendant's ; when I was invited to go over into the paddock the defendant was prepared for business ; 1 took off my coat when 1 got over the fence so as to be ready for the light. Thos. Walsh was present when the difficulty occurred ; the defendant charged Murphy with inflicting some malicious injury upon his cow, and said he would ' regulate' him' ; Murphy then went over the fence to institute a few preliminary inquiries when the defendant struck him across the arm with a stick. Cross-examined by Mr. Hamilton : I was present during the whole of the row ; the light took place in M'Quillan's paddock, and they both appeared to be determined for a fight. The case was dismissed. John M’Quillan was then charged with striking the aforementioned William Murphy with his closed list, on the 2nd September. The evidence in this case went to show that a general fight had taken place, in which the defend ant had barely obtained second honours, and received a fair amount of punishment. After bearing the evidence of the complainant the case was dismissed."
  • The McQuillan brothers were amonst the first to select land at Perseverance. John, together with James and Rodger selected portions 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Crow's Nest Parish when the Tooth sheep run at Perseverance was resumed and opened up for closer settlement. James also selected portion 15 Ravensbourne Parish and in 1890 John also aquired some land in Ravensbourne.
  • Rodger McQuillan died on 10 April 1878 in Queensland.
  • Rodger was buried on 12 April 1878 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RCOLD1-018-0001.

Rodger McQuillan

M, b. 1881, d. 3 November 1963
  • Rodger McQuillan was born in 1881 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of James McQuillan and Catherine Zeller.
  • Around 1895 Filshie & Broadfoot built a mill on the eastern side of Perseverance Creek near the Perseverance bridge. Dave Broadfoot managed the mill for about 15 years. Some of the workers were Bill Wilkes, Dan McQuillan, Walter Scott, Fred Lent (a yardman), Tom Eames and Mr Albion, the engine driver. Bill and Rodger McQuillan were bullock drivers for the mill.

  • Rodger McQuillan was granted probate for the estate of James McQuillan on in February 1902 --- James M'Quillan, Perseverance, farmer, to Rodger M'Quillan and Lawrence Diamond, Perseverance, farmers. Death occurred 14th September, 1901. Probate granted 3rd December. Realty and personalty, £1984 10s.
  • Rodger McQuillan appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Crow's Nest. He was a farmer.
  • Rodger McQuillan died on 3 November 1963 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Sarah McQuillan

F, b. 26 July 1898

Thomas Patrick McQuillan

M, b. 13 December 1890
  • Thomas Patrick McQuillan was born on 13 December 1890.
  • He was the son of John McQuillan and Annie Catherine Scholmier.
  • Thomas Patrick McQuillan appeared on the Electoral Roll with Annie Catherine Scholmier and John McQuillan in 1913 in Perseverance. John was a farmer, daughter Mary carried out home duties and Thomas Patrick was a dairyman at Perseverance.
  • At the age of 28 years, Thomas Patrick McQuillan married Margaret Ann O'Connor in 1919 in Queensland.
  • Thomas Patrick McQuillan and Margaret Ann O'Connor appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1921 and 1925 living at Perseverance. He was a dairyman.

Child of Thomas Patrick McQuillan and Margaret Ann O'Connor

Vincent McQuillan

M, b. 2 November 1905, d. 28 November 1983
  • Vincent McQuillan was born on 2 November 1905 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of John McQuillan and Annie Catherine Scholmier.
  • Vincent McQuillan appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Perseverance. He was a dairyman.
  • Vincent McQuillan died on 28 November 1983 in Queensland at age 78.
  • Vincent was buried on 30 November 1983 in Cabarlah Cemetery. RC1-00A-0014.

William John McQuillan

F, b. 26 September 1883, d. 17 January 1953
  • William John McQuillan was born on 26 September 1883 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of James McQuillan and Catherine Zeller.
  • Around 1895 Filshie & Broadfoot built a mill on the eastern side of Perseverance Creek near the Perseverance bridge. Dave Broadfoot managed the mill for about 15 years. Some of the workers were Bill Wilkes, Dan McQuillan, Walter Scott, Fred Lent (a yardman), Tom Eames and Mr Albion, the engine driver. Bill and Rodger McQuillan were bullock drivers for the mill.

  • William John McQuillan appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1909 living at Perseverance. He was a labourer.
  • William John McQuillan died on 17 January 1953 in Lutwyche, Brisbane, Queensland, at age 69.

Gordon McRae

M, b. 2 June 1906, d. 16 May 1915
  • Gordon McRae was born on 2 June 1906 in Casino, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of John Alexander McRae and Ellen Philomina Barry.
  • Gordon McRae witnessed the Note of John Alexander McRae and Ellen Philomina Barry on 18 February 1911; the Department of Education compiled a list of children who were currently attending the Moss View School, but were residing near the proposed Jubilee Vale school. John and Ellen's children Reginald 7, Kathleen 6 and Gordon 5 were on that list. They lived on Portion 4 Emu Creek which was about 2 1/2 miles from the proposed new school as compared to 4 miles from the Mossview School which because of the distance they had not been attending.
  • Gordon McRae died on 16 May 1915 in Queensland at age 8.
  • He was buried on 17 May 1915 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery, following a service at St Patrick's Church, Toowoomba.

Joan McRae

F, b. March 1934, d. 25 August 1935
  • Joan McRae was born in March 1934 in Wallumbilla.
  • She was the daughter of Reginald Percival McRae and Johanna Mary (Molly) Handy.
  • Joan McRae died on 25 August 1935 in Queensland at age 1. She died of pneumonia, at the age of seventeen months.
  • Joan was buried in Wallumbilla Cemetery.

John (Jack) McRae

M, b. 8 October 1907, d. 16 December 1936
  • John (Jack) McRae was born on 8 October 1907 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of John Alexander McRae and Ellen Philomina Barry.
  • John (Jack) McRae died on 16 December 1936 in Ocean Beach, Southport, at age 29. John and Mary Margaret Handy (sister of his brother Reg's wife Molly) were swimming when they were caught up in a rift and dragged out to sea. Life guard could not resuscitate them. They had been on holiday with a group of other people.
  • John was buried on 17 December 1936 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC4-012-0014.

John Alexander McRae

M, b. 3 July 1860, d. 17 November 1934
  • John Alexander McRae was born on 3 July 1860 in Bucks Inn, Stair Hill, Goulbourn, New South Wales. He was the son of John (possibly died 1884) and Clementina Mary McDonnell(died 1900) (married 1852 Goulburn). In 1890 Clementina's brand was recorded in the NSW Government Gazette. She lived at Clear Hill, Middle Arm, Taralga and was living there in 1913 with Donald Aeneas McRae, Duncan McRae, and Hector James McRae - all graziers.
  • At the age of 41 years and 28 days, John Alexander McRae married Ellen Philomina Barry on 31 July 1901 in Taralga, New South Wales. They lived in the Goulburn district before moving to Casino and finally to Queensland where their youngest child was born in 1907. John purchased at Emu Creek.
  • On 18 February 1911 the Department of Education compiled a list of children who were currently attending the Moss View School, but were residing near the proposed Jubilee Vale school. John and Ellen's children Reginald 7, Kathleen 6 and Gordon 5 were on that list. They lived on Portion 4 Emu Creek which was about 2 1/2 miles from the proposed new school as compared to 4 miles from the Mossview School which because of the distance they had not been attending.
  • In 1914 he was elected Chairman of the Crow's Nest Shire Council. He remained a Councillor until 1933.
  • John Alexander McRae died on 17 November 1934 in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 74.
  • John was buried on 18 November 1934 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC2-005-0021.

Children of John Alexander McRae and Ellen Philomina Barry

Kathleen McRae

F, b. 15 April 1905, d. 30 January 1987
  • Kathleen McRae was born on 15 April 1905 in Casino, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of John Alexander McRae and Ellen Philomina Barry.
  • On 18 February 1911, the Department of Education compiled a list of children who were currently attending the Moss View School, but were residing near the proposed Jubilee Vale school. John and Ellen's children Reginald 7, Kathleen 6 and Gordon 5 were on that list. They lived on Portion 4 Emu Creek which was about 2 1/2 miles from the proposed new school as compared to 4 miles from the Mossview School which because of the distance they had not been attending.
  • Kathleen was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Deborah Ann Patch and Gideon Arthur Pott, son of James Pott and Margaret Ellen Nicol, on 15 August 1923 in St Matthews Catholic Church, Crow's Nest, Queensland; Arthur was the manager of Nukinenda Station, son of Mr and Mrs J Pott of Cork Station, Winton.
  • Kathleen McRae and Ellen Philomina Barry appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Emu Creek. They carried out home duties.
  • At the age of 37 years, 10 months and 17 days, Kathleen McRae married William Herbert McNulty on 4 March 1943 in Toowoomba, Queensland. They settled at Mostyn, Yuleba.
  • On 10 September 1983,her husband, William Herbert McNulty died in Queensland at age 83.
  • Kathleen McRae died on 30 January 1987 at age 81. She was buried in the Yuleba cemetery.

Kathleen (Clare) McRae

F, b. 1935, d. 6 November 2003
  • Kathleen (Clare) McRae was born in 1935 in Wallumbilla.
  • She was the daughter of Reginald Percival McRae and Johanna Mary (Molly) Handy.
  • Kathleen (Clare) McRae died on 6 November 2003.
  • Kathleen was buried on 10 November 2003 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Reginald Percival McRae

M, b. 27 March 1903, d. 20 August 1982
  • Reginald Percival McRae was born on 27 March 1903 in Goulburn, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of John Alexander McRae and Ellen Philomina Barry.
  • On 18 February 1911, the Department of Education compiled a list of children who were currently attending the Moss View School, but were residing near the proposed Jubilee Vale school. John and Ellen's children Reginald 7, Kathleen 6 and Gordon 5 were on that list. They lived on Portion 4 Emu Creek which was about 2 1/2 miles from the proposed new school as compared to 4 miles from the Mossview School which because of the distance they had not been attending.
  • At the age of 30 years, 2 months and 21 days, Reginald Percival McRae married Johanna Mary (Molly) Handy, daughter of John Handy and Margaret (Ann) Leane, on 17 June 1933 in Queensland. They lived at Bendemere, Yuleba before returning to Emu Creek in 1937 to run Raeburn after Reg's father and brothers deaths.
  • Reginald Percival McRae and Johanna Mary (Molly) Handy appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Raeburn, Emu Creek. Reg was a farmer.
  • Reginald Percival McRae died on 20 August 1982 in Queensland at age 79.
  • Reginald was buried on 23 August 1982 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Children of Reginald Percival McRae and Johanna Mary (Molly) Handy

Stanley McRae

M, b. circa 1900, d. 1952
  • Stanley McRae was born circa 1900.
  • Stanley McRae died in 1952 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Violet McRae

F, b. circa 1905

Carrie Elizabeth Ernestine McTavish

F, b. 13 February 1880, d. 3 January 1968

Children of Carrie Elizabeth Ernestine McTavish and Charles William Holdaway

Janet Helen McWilliam

F, b. 1891, d. 28 January 1971
  • Janet Helen McWilliam was born in 1891 in Taree, New South Wales. Her parents were Thomas MCWILLIAM and Mary PARKER.
  • At the age of 20 years, Janet Helen McWilliam married Friedrich Strack, son of Johann Strack and Auguste Minge, in 1911 in Queensland. Friedrick had a dairy farm "Forest View" at Geham and moved to Toowoomba when his health failed.
  • On 10 December 1935,her husband, Friedrich Strack died in Queensland.
  • Janet Helen McWilliam died on 28 January 1971.
  • Janet was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery.

Children of Janet Helen McWilliam and Friedrich Strack

Frances Elliot McWirther

F, b. 23 October 1827, d. 23 November 1883
  • Frances Elliot McWirther was born on 23 October 1827.
  • At the age of 24 years, Frances Elliot McWirther married Colin Campbell in 1852.
  • Frances Elliot McWirther died on 23 November 1883 in Victoria at age 56.

Children of Frances Elliot McWirther and Colin Campbell

Bernard Francis (Bernie) Mead

M, b. 16 December 1920, d. 20 August 2008

Bernard Francis Mead 1920-2008
  • Bernard Francis (Bernie) Mead was born on 16 December 1920.
  • He was the son of Samuel John Mead and Mary Ann Elizabeth Jones.
  • Bernard Francis (Bernie) Mead appeared on the Electoral Roll with Samuel John Mead and Mary Ann Elizabeth Jones in 1942 in Wutul. Samuel was a farmer and Mary carried out home duties as did daughter Frances. Sons Bernard and Patrick were farm labourers.
  • Bernard Francis (Bernie) Mead married Berenice Mary Costin circa 1945.
  • Bernard Francis (Bernie) Mead died on 20 August 2008 at age 87.
  • Bernard was buried on 23 August 2008 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. LAWS1-0AC-0017.

Child of Bernard Francis (Bernie) Mead and Berenice Mary Costin

Bridget Mead

F, b. 1878, d. 10 March 1880
  • Bridget Mead was born in 1878 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Samuel Mead and Bridget Nolan.
  • Bridget Mead died on 10 March 1880 in Queensland. She was 17 months old.
  • Bridget was buried on 11 March 1880 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Emma Mead

F, b. 1881, d. 1950
  • Emma Mead was born in 1881 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Samuel Mead and Bridget Nolan.
  • Emma Mead died in 1950 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Frances Veronica Mead

F, b. 1912

Francis Mead

M, b. 1875, d. 1920
  • Francis Mead was born in 1875 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Samuel Mead and Bridget Nolan.
  • Francis Mead died in 1920 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Gerald Mead

M, b. 1887, d. 1949
  • Gerald Mead was born in 1887 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Samuel Mead and Bridget Nolan.
  • Gerald Mead died in 1949 in Queensland.

Julia Catherine Mead

F, b. 1867

Lynette Marie Mead

F, b. January 1947, d. 28 September 1947
  • Lynette Marie Mead was born in January 1947.
  • She was the daughter of Bernard Francis (Bernie) Mead and Berenice Mary Costin.
  • Lynette Marie Mead died on 28 September 1947 in Queensland. She was 8 months old.
  • Lynette was buried on 29 September 1947 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC6-004-0050.

Mary Rebecca Mead

F, b. 1870, d. 1940
  • Mary Rebecca Mead was born in 1870 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Samuel Mead and Bridget Nolan.
  • Mary Rebecca Mead died in 1940 in Brisbane, Queensland.

May Rebecca Mead

F, b. 1911, d. 30 October 1993

Samuel Mead

M, b. 1837, d. 10 July 1899
  • Samuel Mead was born in 1837. He was the son of William Mead and Catherine Price.
  • At the age of 28 years, Samuel Mead married Bridget Nolan in 1865 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • On 11 March 1880,Samuel Mead's daughter, Bridget Mead was buried in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
  • Samuel Mead died on 10 July 1899 in Queensland.
  • Samuel was buried on 11 July 1899 in Cabarlah Cemetery. CE1-00A-0027.

Children of Samuel Mead and Bridget Nolan

Samuel John Mead

M, b. 1910