Fanny Matilda Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines.

• Fanny Matilda Staines was baptized on 30 September 1849 in Bathurst, New South Wales.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Staines and Christiana Catharine Krieg.
• Fanny Matilda Staines died in 1868 in New South Wales. She was 19 years old.

Frances Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines.

• Frances Staines was baptized on 3 June 1821 in North Kilworth, Leicestershire, England.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Staines and Sarah Davis.
• Frances Staines immigrated to Sydney, New South Wales, on 7 August 1841. Frances arrived on the Burhampootra as a Bounty Immigrant. She was the personal maid of the wife of Captain William B Dobson. The Dobson's also travelled on the ship as paying passengers.
  
• At the age of 26 years, 8 months and 6 days, Frances Staines married William John Noblett on 9 February 1848 in St Andrews, Sydney, New South Wales. Frances and William were married by special license in the Parish of St Andrews in the county of Cumberland. It was a Presbyterian Marriage. William was shown as a bachelor whose usual residence was Sydney. Frances was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland and her usual residence was also Sydney. Witnesses to the marriage were Samuel Staines of Sydney, Martha Croxford of Sydney. The Officiating Presbyterian minister was John McGarvie.
  
• In January 1851,her husband, William John Noblett died in Sydney, New South Wales. He died from a "lingering illness."
• Frances Staines died on 30 March 1851 in Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, at age 29. She drowned in a boating accident.
• An inquest was held into Frances Staines's death on 31 March 1851 in Sydney The following article appeared in the Herald Newspaper on April 1, 1851 and again in The Maitland Mercury on April 5, 1851. MELANCHOLY BOAT ACCIDENT-On Sunday last, a party consisting of Mr. Richard McDonald, Mr. William Wood, of Hunter Street, Mrs Wood, and Mrs Noblett, started from the Gas Company’s Wharf, on a boating party down the harbour, in a boat belonging to Mr. McDonald; the boat is thirteen feet in length, and carried sprit and fore-sail; shortly after 2 pm they arrived at Clarke’s Island, where they dines; after dinner they went a short distance from the island, for the purpose of fishing, after sometime the ladies expressed a shih to return home, when Mr. McDonald got the mast up, an pulled, up the kellick, before putting up the sprit, Mr. McDonald climbed about eighteen inches up the mast, for the purpose of disentangling a small flag at the top – simultaneously the ladies rose from their seats, and immediately the boat capsized, precipitating the whole party into the water, the boat filling in an instant, and several times turning over and over. Mrs Noblett caught hold of Mr. McDonald, who sustained her in the water until assistance was rendered by Mr. Dobson, who heard a shout from Clarke’s island as he was on his way to Sydney, and put back to see what was the matter. When the boat overset, Mr. Wood caught his wife’s clothes with one hand and the boat with the other, until being much exhausted, he clenched his wife’s hand as firmly as he could to the stern of the boat, and swam to shore, where his calling attracted Mr. Dobson’s attention to the scene of the catastrophe. On Mr. Dobson’s arrival, he found Mr. McDonald on the keel of the boat, holding up Mrs Noblett by the chin. Mr. Dobson took them into his boat, and on his way to the island to take in Mr. Wood he saw Mrs Wood under the surface of the water, and picked her up, but she appeared to be perfectly dead; her head was under water, and her clothes in the form of a balloon about her. Having taken Mr. Wood on board, Mr. Dobson made for Darling Point, where Mr. Lingard resides, and efforts were made to resuscitate Mrs Noblett and Mrs Wood, but without avail; no symptoms of remaining life in either having shown itself after being taken from the water. The bodies were then removed from Mr. Lingard's to Rushcutter Bay, where Dr Shanks was called in, but the unfortunate ladies were past all recovery. An inquest was yesterday held on the bodies, and a verdict of accidental drowning was returned by the jury. Mrs Noblett was about twenty-eight years of age, and Mrs Woods some three years younger. Mr. and Mrs Woods had only been about six weeks married, and Mrs Noblett was the widow of Mr. Noblett of Pitt Street, recently deceased – Herald, April 1."
• Frances was buried in Old Sydney Cemetery. Frances funeral left her residence in Pitt Street at 3pm for the cemetery. It was followed by the funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Wood, at 4pm, also from the home of Frances Noblett. In 1901 2285 stones were transferred in from the Sydney Burial Ground, also known as the Old Devonshire Street Ground, and the Sandhills Cemetery, to the Pioneer Memorial Park in Botany Cemetery.
  

Frances Elizabeth Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines.

• Frances Elizabeth Staines was born circa 1845 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. No record can be found of her birth but her Death Certificate lists her place of birth as Sydney and her age as 21 in 1866. Notes held by Betty Staines indicate that Frances died in 1860, but civil records show 1866 which would make her two years older than Samuel, the eldest son.
  
• She was the daughter of Samuel Staines and Eliza Sydie.
• On 5 October 1853,Frances Elizabeth Staines's father, Samuel Staines died in Parish of Camperdown, Sydney, at age 34. The cause of Samuel's death was a bit of a mystery. Betty Staines notes make reference to "Great grandma lived with the Judge who was very nice to her when workmen met with accident". Even though Betty lists the reason for Eliza's death, she only hinted at Samuel being involved in some sort of accident. Samuel's tombstone shows his death date as 7 October, his Death Certificate shows 5 October. The cause of death is not given on the certificate
  
  The following notice appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald on 5th October 1853 "FUNERAL.—The friends of the late Mr. Samuel Staines, Farrier, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, to move from his late residence, Flood's Buildings, Elizabeth-street, tomorrow (Friday) morning, at a quarter to 8 o'clock. JAMES CURTIS. Hunter-street, October 6. N.B.—No circulars will be issued."
  
• On 26 April 1855 a list of subscribers to the PATRIOTIC FUND was printed in "The Sydney Morning Herald". Amongst them were members of the Congregational Sabath School in Pitt Street, Sydney. Fanny Staines donated 5 shillings and six pence, William Staines 4 shillings and 9 pence, Joseph Staines 4 shillings and three pence and Samuel Staines 4 shilling and 6 pence.
  
• On 18 January 1856,Frances Elizabeth Staines's mother, Eliza Sydie died in Parish of Camperdown, Sydney, at age 45. Family hearsay has it that Eliza accidentally swallowed a pin, and knew she was going to die. She arranged for the children to be looked after by friends and acquaintances. The following notice appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald on Saturday 19 January 1856.
  " FUNERAL.-The Friends of the deceased, Mrs. ELIZA STAINES, are invited to attend her funeral; to move from her late residence, Elizabeth street, THIS (Saturday.)"
  
• Frances Elizabeth Staines was taken into the care of Martha Croxford wife of Frederick Miller. According to family notes " When Grandmother (Eliza Staines) realised she was dying in 1856, she arranged for Aunt Fanny to live with Mrs Fairfax and Mrs Miller ...... Miller's three sons friends of Great Uncle Sam."
  
• In 1866 Frances Elizabeth Staines lived in Glebe Road, Sydney. presumedly with the Miller family. A descendant Fran Johnston's notes read:- "Frances Elizabeth was a beloved Sunday School teacher at St Barnabas Church of England, Sydney."
  
• Frances Elizabeth Staines died on 15 August 1866 in Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Family hearsay has it that Frances drowned in a boating accident while sailing on the harbour with friends. Such and accident did occur, but the Frances Staines involved was this Frances aunt, sister of Samuel and Thomas. This Frances' death certificate indicates that she died of Pulmonary Consumption, and that she had been receiving treatment from a Dr Gilhooly for 2 years before her death. At the time of her death Frances was living in Glebe Road. The informant was Fred Miller most likely a son of the Miller family who took Frances in after her parent's death. Her death was announced in the Empire newspaper:-" STAINES —On August 15, of consumption, at the residence of
  Mr. Miller, Glebe-road, Frances Elizabeth Staines aged 21 years."
  
• The following article appeared in the The Sydney Morning Herald on 16 August 1866. " FUNERAL.—The Friends of Miss FRANCES ELIZABETH STAINES are invited to attend her Funeral; to move from the residence of Mr. Miller, Glebe Road, at 2.45 p.m. THIS DAY. JOHN HILL, Undertaker."
  
• Frances was buried on 16 August 1866 in Camperdown Cemetery, Sydney. Witnesses to her burial were Richard S Rinner and John James Higley.
  
  The following inscription on her headstone was copied by Auntie Bess. (Sarah Elizabeth Woods (nee Staines))
  TO
  THE MEMORY OF
  SAMUEL STAINES
  WHO DIED 7TH OCTOBER 1853
  AGED 34 YEARS
  ALSO
  ELIZA STAINES
  WHO DIED 18 JANUARY 1856
  AGED 43 YEARS
  -----
  SACRED
  TO
  THE MEMORY OF
  FRANCES ELIZABETH
  STAINES
  WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE
  15 AUGUST 1860
  AGED 21 YEARS
       
  HOW SWEET TO KNOW THAT THOSE WE MOURN
       HAVE TRUSTED IN A SAVIOUR'S LOVE
       THOUGH ABSENT FROM THEIR FRIENDS BELOW
       THEY DWELL ETERNALLY ABOVE.
  NOTE:- Samuel died on 5th October 1853, not 7th. Frances died in 1866, not in 1860 as inscribed on the headstone. All three may not have been buried in this cemetery. The headstone was most likely placed on the grave/s by descendants, some time after their deaths.

Frances Margaret Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines., Descendants of William Crawford.

Frances Margaret Johnston (Staines) 1876-1963

• Frances Margaret Staines was born on 27 April 1876 in Youngman Creek, Rous, New South Wales, Australia.
• She was the daughter of Joseph Staines and Sarah Jane Crawford.
• At the age of 22 years, 10 months and 23 days, Frances Margaret Staines married John Wesley Johnston, son of William Johnston and Elizabeth Spence, on 22 March 1899 in Methodist Church, Teven, New South Wales. Rob and Ethel Woods received the following invitation to the wedding:-
  
  Mr & Mrs J Staines
  request the pleasure of
  Master R and Miss Woods' company
  at the marriage of their daughter
  Frances Margaret
  with
  MR J W Johnston
  in the Wesleyan Church Teven
  Wednesday March 22nd at 11.30am.
  
  
  

  Wedding photo of John Wesley Johnston and Frances Margaret Staines - 22 March 1899.
• On 26 November 1915,their son, Cecil Robert Johnston died in Dorrigo, New South Wales. He died from injuries he received when he was kicked by a horse.
  
• On 26 August 1924,their son, Eric Lance Johnston died in Queensland at age 12. He was injured when he was knocked off his horse when it ran under a tree on the way home from school. He lived a few days after the accident.
  
• Frances Margaret Staines and John Wesley Johnston appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Cooloolabin, Yandina. Wes was a farmer and Frances carried out home duties.
  
• Frances Margaret Staines appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Werona, Wooroolin. She carried out home duties. Wes was not registered at this address.
• She and John Wesley Johnston appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1936 and 1943 living at Wooroolin, Kingaroy. Wes was a farmer and Fran carried out home duties. Their sons Joseph (Jack) and William (Harry) also farmed at Wooroolin. However, Wes and Fran had retired to 221 Haly Street, Kingaroy by September 1939 as Wes was present at the death of his mother in law Sarah Jane Staines who was living with them at the time. According to family she had lived with them for some time before her death.
  
• The Johnston family around 1938. Frank, Wes and Frances, Jack at the back with Arthur, Max and Harry in front.
  
  

  The Johnston family from back left Frank, Wes, Fran, Jack. Front L-R Arthur, Max and Harry. Taken c 1938. Photo courtesy of David Jones
• On 2 September 1943,their son, Stanley Maxwell (Max) Johnston died in England at age 23. The Wellington crashed between the Model Farm buildings and Knightsbridge Farm buildings in South Oxfordshire at 21.45 on the 2nd September 1943. The aircraft was on a night training exercise from OTU Westcott; no reason was given for the accident although apparently it is made clear on the full reports that no blame was attributed to the crew. This bomber had been damaged more than once during its time with a Czech squadron before it became a training aircraft . The aircraft caught fire and all five crew members died; the four Australians are all buried at Botley and the Irishman’s body was repatriated. At the time of his death Max held the rank of Flying Officer in the 11th Operational Training Unit. His name is listed on the Roll of Honour at Wooroolin (16km north of Kingaroy) in Queensland.
  
• In March 1949 Wes and Frances celebrated their 49th Wedding Anniversary with their family.
  
  

  Wes & Frances Johnston and their family celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary March 1849. Photo thanks to David Jones.
• Frances Margaret Staines and John Wesley Johnston appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1954 and 1958 living at cnr William & Haly Street, Kingaroy.
• On 26 May 1955,her husband, John Wesley Johnston died in 221 Haly St, Kingaroy, Queensland.
• Frances Margaret Staines died on 11 March 1963 in Kingaroy, Queensland, at age 86.
• Frances was buried in 1963 in Memerambi Cemetery, Queensland. Her headstone reads: - In Loving Memory of our father John Wesley Johnston 1874-1955 and our Dear Mother Frances Margaret Johnston 1876-1963 (At Rest).

Frederick Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines.

• Frederick Staines was born circa 1856 in Birmingham.
• He was the son of John Staines and Ann Morson.
• At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Frederick Staines was living in the household of John Staines and Ann Morson in Rugby, Warwickshire. John was the the 44 year old head of the household born North Kilworth, living with his wife Ann, 45 born Stretton-on-Fosse; and children Frederick 15 born Birmingham; Lizzie 10, born New Bilton; Alice 4 born Rugby. Also present in the house were four lodgers.
  
  

George Lewis Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines.

• George Lewis Staines's birth was registered in the Market Harborough, Leicestershire Registration District in the December 1845 Quarter.
• He was the son of Timothy Staines and Elizabeth Lewis.
• George Lewis Staines was baptized on 7 December 1846 in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire.
• George Lewis Staines died in April 1853 in Withybrook, Warwickshire, at age 7.
• George was buried on 27 April 1853 in Withybrook, Warwickshire.

George Robert (Rob) Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines., Descendants of William Crawford., Descendants of George Woods., Descendants of Gregor McGregor., Descendants of Donald Stuart.

• George Robert (Rob) Staines was born on 8 September 1906 in Wilson's Creek, Murwillumbah, New South Wales. His father, William born Alstonville, was a 33 year old farmer and mother Ethel born Sydney, was 28 years old.
  
• He was the son of William John Staines and Ethel Mary Stuart Woods.
• George Robert (Rob) Staines attended school in Southport School - Development Section, Queensland, Australia, between July 1920 and December 1920.
• In December 1920 George Robert (Rob) Staines lived in Mundubbera, Queensland, Australia.
• He appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1928 and 1932 living at "Fernbank", Bell, Queensland. shown as a grazier.
• At the age of 29 years, 2 months and 15 days, George Robert (Rob) Staines married Olive (Betty) Escott on 23 November 1935 in Townsville, Queensland. [NOTE:- Cannot find this marriage on the QLD BDM Index]
• George Robert (Rob) Staines appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Brooklana, Coffs Harbour. George was shown as a farmer. Betty was not on the roll under the name of Staines. (Brooklana is mid-way between Coffs Harbour and Dorrigo.)
  
• He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1939 living at "Riverside", Maroochydore, Queensland. His occupation is shown as Salesman.
• On 6 December 1939 the following advertisement appeared in The Courier Mail LEGAL NOTICES IN THE SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND. MATRIMONIAL JURISDICTION. TO OLIVE HOSKING, formerly of Brisbane, In the State of Queensland, but whose present whereabouts are unknown. And to GEORGE ROBERT STAINES, formerly of Townsville, In the said State, but whose present whereabouts are unknown. Take notice that an ACTION has been commenced against both of you in the Supreme Court of Queensland at Brisbane by Writ of Summons No. 202 of 1930 by HENRY HOSKING (husband of you Olive Hosking in Which he claims a Dissolution of his Marriage with you Olive Hosking and by his Petition filed herein he alleges that on divers occasions during the month of February 1939 you Olive Hosking committed adultery with you George Robert Staines and that on divers occasions during the said month of February 1938 you George Robert Staines committed adultery with you Olive Hosking. And it has been ordered that service on you Olive Hosking and on you George Robert Staines of the said Petition and of the said Writ be effected by the Insertion of this Advertisement once In The Courier-Mail and once in The Telegraph newspapers published at Brisbane aforesaid and once In The Argus newspaper published at Melbourne in the State of Victoria and by pre paid registered letter to Thomas Escott at Bendigo in the said State of Victoria and by prepaid registered letter to W Staines at Woombye in the said State of Queensland. If you Olive Hosking and you George Robert Staines or either of you desire to defend this action you must within sixty days from the date of the performance of the last act done in pursuance of the said Order enter an appearance at the Registry of the said Court. And further take notice that in de fault of your so doing the Plaintiff may by leave of the Court or a Judge thereof proceed in the action and Judgment may be given against you or either of you In your absence. Dated this Sixth day of December, 1939. (L.S.) J. S. GIBSON, Second Deputy Registrar.
  
• In July 1940 George Robert (Rob) Staines lived in North Queensland.
• He was employed by as a carpenter in 1949 in The Entrance, Victoria, Australia.
• He and Olive (Betty) Escott appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at 101 Lakeside Parade, The Entrance. Betty carried out home duties and George Robert was a salesman.
  
• Between 1950 and 1961 he was
  a salesman.
• In 1954 George Robert (Rob) Staines lived in Mt Gambia, South Australia, Australia.
• In 1961 George Robert (Rob) Staines lived in 98 Crouch Street, South Mt Gambia, South Australia.
• George Robert (Rob) Staines died on 17 February 1961 in 98 Crouch St, Mt Gambia, South Australia, at age 54. An extract from The Border Watch , Saturday 18th February 1961 reads
  "STAINES - On February 17, at his residence, George Robert, of Crouch Street South, Mount Gambier. Loved Husband of Betty Staines, and loved father of Heather, Shirley (Mrs D Lassett), Nola, Robyn and Betty. Loved grandfather of Vicki. Aged 54 years. The friends of the late Mr George Robert Staines are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the private chapel of Ern James, Commercial Street, Mt Gambier, on Monday next, at the conclusion of a service commencing at 11 am for the Mt Gambier Cemetery. ERN JAMES, Funeral Director."
• George was buried on 20 February 1961 in Mt Gambier Cemetery. Grave Site - Section K, Allotment No 1143.

Gladys (Louisa) M Staines

• Gladys (Louisa) M Staines was born in 1885 in Forbes, New South Wales. Her birth registraion shows her name as Louise M Staines.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Staines and Ellen Gywnne Aubrey.
• At the age of 21 years, Gladys (Louisa) M Staines married Charles William Hill in 1906 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
• Gladys (Louisa) M Staines died in 1970 in Grafton, New South Wales.

Graham Stuart Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines., Descendants of William Crawford., Descendants of George Woods., Descendants of Gregor McGregor., Descendants of Donald Stuart.

• Graham Stuart Staines was born on 18 January 1941 in Beaudesert, Queensland.
• He was the son of William Joseph (Bill) Staines and Elizabeth Fulton.
• Graham Stuart Staines appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1963 and 1964 living at 11 Audley Street, Beaudesert, Queensland. shown as a clerk.
• In 1965 he was Missionary, India.
• Graham Stuart Staines died on 23 January 1999 in India at age 58.

Ida Hannah Eliza Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines.

• Ida Hannah Eliza Staines was born in 1881 in New South Wales.
• She was the daughter of William Thomas Staines and Rose Hannah Madgwick (Magick).
• Ida Hannah Eliza Staines appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1906 and 1909 living at Boundary Street, Singleton, New South Wales. She was shown as a housekeeper living with her father and sisters Ethel and Frances.
• She was mentioned in the Obituary of William Thomas Staines on 15 June 1918when the Singleton Argus reported:- "DEATH OF MR W. STAINES. The late Mr William Staines, who died at Aberdeen on Wednesday last and was buried at Whittingham cemetery on Thursday, was at one time a familiar figure in the stock trade in Singleton. Although of a somewhat reserved and retiring disposition, his sterling qualities won for him many friends, who deeply regret his death. The late Mr Staines was 69 years of age, and a native of Sydney, and was for many years resident at "Milbrodale," Bulga, where he was associated in stock business with the late Mr B. Richards. He left Bulga about nine years for Aberdeen, where he managed the "Blairmore" Estate for Mr Hall. Owing to ill-health he retired some 18 months ago. His wife pre-deceased him 15 years ago, and he leaves one son (Oscar), now managing an estate in Queensland, and four daughters, two of whom are married —Mrs J. A. Cotton, of Aberdeen, and Mrs E. B. Jackson, of Scone. The remains arrived here from Aberdeen by the mid-day train on Thursday, and the Rev. R. E. Wood house conducted the burial service" (an unknown value.)
• Ida Hannah Eliza Staines appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1921 and 1922 living at Blairmore, Aberdeen. Her occupation is shown as home duties. She is living with her father, William and sisters Ethel and Linda.
• Ida Hannah Eliza Staines died on 3 June 1924 in Aberdeen, New South Wales.
• Ida was buried in Aberdeen Cemetery. CofE Cemetery Row 7, Plot 14.
  

  Headstone on Linda & Ida Hannah Eliza Staines grave in Aberdeen Cemetery.
• The following article appeared in the The Muswellbrook Chronicle on 13 June 1924. "The death occurred at Aberdeen on Tuesday, 3rd June, of Miss Ida H. Staines, aged 42 years. Miss Staines was the daughter of the late William Staines, for many years manager of Blairmore, Aberdeen, and sister of Mrs. J. A. Cotton. Aberdeen. The deceased had been in ill-health for a considerable time and death was not unexpected; nevertheless the end came as a shock to the sorrowing relatives. The funeral took place in the Church of England Cemetery, Aberdeen, on Wednesday afternoon, 4th June, a large number of friends paying their last respect at the graveside. The principal mourners were Mr. Oscar Stains (Queensland) and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cotton (Aberdeen). The Rev. M. C. Brown con ducted the funeral service and a number of beautiful wreaths w[ere laid upon the grave."
  

James George Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines.

• James George Staines was born on 16 May 1901 in Canowindra, New South Wales.
• He was the son of John Carroll Staines and Alice Dawes.
• At the age of 22 years, James George Staines married Amy Olive Bowd in 1924 in Canowindra, New South Wales.
• James George Staines and Amy Olive Bowd appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1936 living at Calare District, New South Wales.
• James George Staines enlisted in the Australian Army on 12 April 1942 in Canowindra. . He wa living at Canowindra at the time and gave his next of kin as his wife Army Staines. His servcie number was N386047. He was discharged 9 July 1943 as a Private in the Volunteer Defense Corps, 27th Batallion.
  
• James George Staines died on 5 August 1975 in New South Wales at age 74.
• James was buried in Canowindra Cemetery.
  

  Grave of James George Staines 1901-1975, Canowindra Cemetery

Jean Maither Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines., Descendants of William Crawford.

• Jean Maither Staines was born on 28 July 1920.
• She was the daughter of Robert Staines and Daisy Emelie Gibb.
• Jean Maither Staines witnessed the marriage of Charles Trethowan Fifoot and Kathleen Maither Staines on 7 December 1936 in St Marks Church, Northbridge, New South Wales; Charles is noted as a bachelor, a bank officer of Miles Queensland, Kathleen a spinster of Northbridge, home duties. The ceremony was officiated by C H Tomlinson. Jean Staines and J B Parker were witnesses.
• Jean Maither Staines died on 12 June 1987 at age 66.

John Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines.

• John Staines was baptized on 7 April 1816 in North Kilworth, Leicestershire, England.
• He was the son of Thomas Staines and Sarah Davis.
• John Staines died in 1818.

John Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines.

• John Staines was baptized on 25 November 1827 in North Kilworth, Leicestershire, England.
• He was the son of Thomas Staines and Sarah Davis.
• John Staines appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in North Kilworth. shown as 15 years old living on a farm, occupation NS?
  
• His marriage, at 22 years and 3 months, to Ann Morson, daughter of William Morson and Sarah Unknown, was registered in the March 1850 Quarter in Lutterworth, Leicestershire Registration District. The surname is spelt Steans.
  
• John Staines and Ann Morson appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Stretton-on-Foss, Warwickshire. John is shown as a 23 year old blacksmith born North Kilworth, living with his father-in-law William Morson and wife Sarah, with his wife Ann 25 born Stretton-on-Foss, and his daughter Amelia aged 4 months also born Stretton-on- Foss.
  
  
• John Staines and Ann Morson appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Rugby, Warwickshire. John was the the 44 year old head of the household born North Kilworth, living with his wife Ann, 45 born Stretton-on-Fosse; and children Frederick 15 born Birmingham; Lizzie 10, born New Bilton; Alice 4 born Rugby. Also present in the house were four lodgers.
  
  
• John Staines appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Rugby, Warwickshire. He was a 74 year old pauper, born North Kilworth, living in an Institution - most likely the Parish Poor House.
  
  
• His death was recorded with the Rugby, Warwickshire, Registration District in the December 1904 Quarter.

John Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines.

• John Staines was born on 26 July 1893 in Canowindra, New South Wales.
• He was the son of John Carroll Staines and Alice Dawes.
• John Staines enlisted in the AIF. He was a saddler. He was gassed and wounded in action in France having served in the 54th battalion and discharged on 10 June 1919 on 17 November 1915 in Cootamundra, New South Wales.
• On 31 May 1918 The Canowindra Star and Eugowra News reported that Private Jack Staines had been gassed for the second time, severely, and was admitted to the War Hospital in Stafford-on-Avon on 25 April 1918.
  
• At the age of 25 years, John Staines married Nellie Flanagan in 1919 in St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales.
• John Staines appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1936 living at Calare District, New South Wales.
• In 1932,his daughter, Pearley D M Staines died in Canowindra, New South Wales.
• On 28 March 1938 John Staines lived in 166 Albion Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales.
• He enlisted in the Australian Army on 13 November 1940 in Canowindra He was living at Paddington, Sydney at the time and gave his next of kin as Olive Staines. His service number was N78244. He was discharged on 3 January 1945 with the rank of Driver in the 3rd Horse Auxiliary Transport Company.
  
• In 1949,his wife, Nellie Flanagan died in Sydney, New South Wales.
• John Staines died on 28 March 1961 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 67.

John Staines

• John Staines was born on 13 September 1894 in Wellington, New South Wales.
• He was the son of Thomas Staines and Ellen Gywnne Aubrey.
• At the age of 20 years, John Staines married Madeline Dickhart, daughter of Wilhelm Diikhaut and Mary Eva Annie Kranz, in 1915 in Queensland.
• John Staines began military service on 8 March 1918 in Maryborough. His service number was 53099 and he gave his next of kin as his wife Madeline Dickhart Staines of Bridge Street, Toowoomba. He had two chidren and was a labourer. Dispite his wife's attempts to have him dishcarged because of his previous injuries received while living in Tenterfield, he saw overseas service and was discharged on 29 Sep 1919.
  

John Staines

• John Staines was born circa 1845 in England.
• He was the son of William Staines and Caroline Elizabeth Sheppherd.
• John Staines immigrated in 1853. He came as an assisted passenger on the "SS Herefordshire" with his parents and brother. William was 35 and Caroline 29. Their sons John aged 8 and William 5 were with them. A daughter Caroline was born on the voyage. William senior was listed as a railway worker. Another Staines family Frederick aged 24, Eliza aged 20 and William 2 were on the same ship.
  

John Adam Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines., Descendants of William Crawford. (#1), Descendants of William Crawford. (#2)

• John Adam Staines was born on 16 December 1938 in Taroom, Queensland.
• He was the son of Samuel Milroy Staines and Elsie Ena Adam.
• John Adam Staines appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1972 and 1980 living at Jambaroo, Taroom. He was a farmer living on the same property as his parents.
  
• John Adam Staines died on 27 March 2007 in Wandoan, Queensland, at age 68.

John Carroll Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines.

• John Carroll Staines was born on 8 May 1848 in Bathurst, New South Wales.
• He was the son of Thomas Staines and Christiana Catharine Krieg.
• On 27 September 1852,John Carroll Staines's father, Thomas Staines died in Three Rivers, Wellington, New South Wales, at age 41. Thomas had gone across the Bell River on business, a storm occurred and the river flooded. Thomas drowned trying to cross it. His daughter was born the same afternoon.
  
• On 13 December 1859,John Carroll Staines's mother, Christiana Catharine Krieg died in Stewart Street, Bathurst, New South Wales. The local paper reported- "Death. At her residence, the Hibernian Hotel, Stewart-street, Mrs. Catherine Smith, known as Mrs. Staines, in the 41st year of her age, leaving five young children to deplore their loss. Her funeral will take place this day at 3 o'clock."
• At the age of 34 years, John Carroll Staines married Alice Dawes, daughter of James Dawes and Elizabeth Lewis, in 1883 in Canowindra, Cowra, New South Wales.
• John Carroll Staines died on 24 October 1920 in Canowindra, New South Wales, at age 72.
• On 29 October 1920 John Carroll Staines's obituary appeared in Carowinda Star and Eugowa News. It read:- "An old and much respected resident of Canowindra passed away on Sunday last in the person of Mr. J. Staines, who was a remarkably active man for his advanced years, was taken suddenly ill with paralysis on Sunday morning, and although everything possible was done to relieve him, the end came quickly. The deceased gentleman was born in Bathurst and came to this district when quite a youthful man. He leaves a widow and eleven children (six daughters and five sons), three of the latter serving with the A.I.F. The daughters are Mesdames J. Small, Walters, M. Cahill, and Misses Katie, Nellie and Annie Staines: and the sons Messrs. Tom, Jack, Charlie, Cecil and Jim. The interment took place in the Church of England portion of the local cemetery on Monday, Rev. R. Douglas reading the service."
  
• John was buried in Canowindra Cemetery.
  

  Grave of John Carroll Staines & Alice Dawes, Canowindra Cemetery

John Carroll Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines.

• John Carroll Staines was born in 1890 in Canowindra, New South Wales.
• He was the son of John Carroll Staines and Alice Dawes.
• John Carroll Staines died on 26 December 1890 in Canowindra, New South Wales.

Joseph Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines., Descendants of William Crawford.

Gravestone of Joseph and Sarah Jane Staines, Memerambi Cemetery.

• Joseph Staines was born on 14 July 1851 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
• He was the son of Samuel Staines and Eliza Sydie.
• On 3 August 1851 Joseph Staines lived in Brougham Place, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
• He was baptized on 3 August 1851 in Parish of St James, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. His parents were living at Brougham Place at the time and his father Samuel was a blacksmith. The ceremony was performed by Chas F D Priddle.
  
• On 5 October 1853,Joseph Staines's father, Samuel Staines died in Parish of Camperdown, Sydney, at age 34. The cause of Samuel's death was a bit of a mystery. Betty Staines notes make reference to "Great grandma lived with the Judge who was very nice to her when workmen met with accident". Even though Betty lists the reason for Eliza's death, she only hinted at Samuel being involved in some sort of accident. Samuel's tombstone shows his death date as 7 October, his Death Certificate shows 5 October. The cause of death is not given on the certificate
  
  The following notice appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald on 5th October 1853 "FUNERAL.—The friends of the late Mr. Samuel Staines, Farrier, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, to move from his late residence, Flood's Buildings, Elizabeth-street, tomorrow (Friday) morning, at a quarter to 8 o'clock. JAMES CURTIS. Hunter-street, October 6. N.B.—No circulars will be issued."
  
• On 26 April 1855 a list of subscribers to the PATRIOTIC FUND was printed in "The Sydney Morning Herald". Amongst them were members of the Congregational Sabath School in Pitt Street, Sydney. Fanny Staines donated 5 shillings and six pence, William Staines 4 shillings and 9 pence, Joseph Staines 4 shillings and three pence and Samuel Staines 4 shilling and 6 pence.
  
• On 18 January 1856,Joseph Staines's mother, Eliza Sydie died in Parish of Camperdown, Sydney, at age 45. Family hearsay has it that Eliza accidentally swallowed a pin, and knew she was going to die. She arranged for the children to be looked after by friends and acquaintances. The following notice appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald on Saturday 19 January 1856.
  " FUNERAL.-The Friends of the deceased, Mrs. ELIZA STAINES, are invited to attend her funeral; to move from her late residence, Elizabeth street, THIS (Saturday.)"
  
• Samuel Staines was taken into the care of Elizabeth Jenkins . Before Samuel's mother died she made arrangements for her children to be looked after. Notes made by Betty Staines read:- "Jenkins's to have Sam and he begged for Joe to go with him. They lived near Manly and taught him (assume him is Joe who was only 6 when mother died, Sam at 9 or 10 would be able to read and write to some extent) to read but hadn't taught him to write. When Census taken of those able to read and write then they helped him to learn to write but not well - hard life but good to them - oldest Miss J eccentric, didn't like anyone in love, whole of Jenkins estate left in her name - brother University man, hard old bachelor, family entertained Sydney society, niece Miss Martha , Miss Elizabeth got strange and crazed about end of world and prophecies at Dee Why. Big law suit about Jenkins's property. Will disputed , 2 sisters living at Balmain"
  It seems that Samuel was well looked after by the Jenkins sisters and well educated because he became an engineer.
  
• In 1870 Joseph Staines was a member of the Volunteer Rifles. According to notes by Betty Staines Joe was apprenticed as a plumber. He wasn't any good at it so he went home again. At 19 he joined the Volunteer Rifles. Apparently he was very small for his age, but with regular meals and exercises he began to grow. The pay was poor but he started to save money to buy himself out, a sum of twenty pounds. However, when the rifles were disbanded each man received twenty pounds. By then he had met Sarah Jane Crawford and she had saved money too and instead of Joe going to the Sandwich Islands to be with his brother Sam he and Sarah were married.
  There is a Joseph Staines listed in the Greville's Post Office Directory 1872. He is a servant at Long Reef, Pitt Water Rd, Barranjoey (27 miles north of Sydney) for the Jenkin family Charles, a mariner, John, Phillip and Elizabeth.
  
• On 30 September 1873 Joseph Staines lived in Manly Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
• At the age of 22 years, 2 months and 16 days, Joseph Staines married Sarah Jane Crawford, daughter of William Crawford and Margaret Maxwell, on 30 September 1873 in St Peters Church, Sydney, New South Wales. . Joseph and Sarah Jane were married at St Peter's Church of England by the Rev G H Morten (Canon). William Crawford (Sarah's brother) and M A Elliott (old friend from N Ireland) were witnesses.
  
• Joseph Staines and Sarah Jane Crawford moved to Duck Creek in 1873.Joseph grew sugar cane and went into partnership with his brother Samuel in the Rous Sugar Mill.
  
• On 15 February 1877 Joseph made a conditional purchase of 50 acres of land at Rous county and another 100 acres was selected on 20 June 1877.
  
• On 25 June 1883,Joseph Staines's son, Robert Staines was born in Teven, New South Wales. His father's occupation was given as sugar planter. A Mr Galloway was a witness to his birth.
  
• In 1885 Joseph Staines was a Cane Farmer at Teven and co-owner of the Rous Sugar Mill, Lismore.
• On 14 February 1885 Mr Staines departed Ballina on the Ship Tomki.
  
• On 26 February 1885 Mr Staines arrived at Lismore from Sydney on the Tomki.
  
• On 9 September 1885 A Mr Staines departed from Ballina on the ship Tomki.
  
• In December 1886 The Northern Star reported Joseph was appointed as Trustee of the Wesleyan Cemetery - Tintenbar.
  
• In August 1887 The Northern Star reported J Staines and others had received Deed to land at Tintenbar.
  
• In August 1887 The Northern Star reported Joseph as being appointed as Trustee of Wesleyan section cemetery - Ballina.
  
• On 2 September 1887 Mr & Mrs Staines departed from Ballina on the ship Tomki.
  
• According to Sarah's obituary, Joseph Staines and Sarah Jane Crawford moved to Kingaroy, Queensland, around 1912. They appear to have settled at "Bonnie Brae" with their son William and his family. Their daughter Sarah Elizabeth moved with them.
  
• Joseph Staines and Sarah Jane Crawford appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1912 and 1914 living at Crawford, Queensland. He is shown as a farmer.
• Joseph Staines and Sarah Jane Crawford appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1915 and 1919 living at Crawford, Queensland. Joseph is shown as a farmer and Sarah Jane carried out home duties.
  
• Around 1917 Joseph Staines and Sarah Jane Crawford moved to the Baralaba district in order to help their son Robert establish a grazing property there. The work and climate didn't agree with Joseph, so they returned to Crawford.
  
• Joseph Staines died on 7 November 1921 in "Bonne Brae", Crawford, Memerambi, Queensland, at age 70. Joseph's cause of death was Carcinoma Pancreatitis, Toxaemia & asthenia. After Joseph's death Sarah moved to Kingaroy.
  
• Joseph was buried on 8 November 1921 in Memerambi Cemetery, Queensland, Australia. Grave No 252 - Buried with his wife Sarah Jane who outlived him by 18 years.
  The Inscription on the headstone reads - In Loving Memory of Joseph STAINES born Sydney 3 July 1851 died Crawford 7 November 1921. "Father in thy Gracious Keeping, Leave we none thy Servant sleeping"
  Also
  Sarah Jane STAINES born 8 August 1843 died 17 September 1939 " God in Love"
  
  and on the left hand side of the headstone
  Also loving daughter Sarah Elizabeth beloved wife of Donald Charles WOODS died 20 March 1952 aged 71 years.

Kathleen Maither Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines., Descendants of William Crawford.

• Kathleen Maither Staines was born on 7 December 1914 in Kingaroy, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Robert Staines and Daisy Emelie Gibb.
• At the age of 22 years, Kathleen Maither Staines married Charles Trethowan Fifoot on 7 December 1936 in St Marks Church, Northbridge, New South Wales. Charles is noted as a bachelor, a bank officer of Miles Queensland, Kathleen a spinster of Northbridge, home duties. The ceremony was officiated by C H Tomlinson. Jean Staines and J B Parker were witnesses.
• Kathleen Maither Staines and Charles Trethowan Fifoot appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1937 living at 76 Carlyle Street, Mackay. He was a bank officer and she carried out home duties. Charles was also on the roll with the address Hotel Australia, Miles.
  
• Kathleen Maither Staines and Charles Trethowan Fifoot appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1949 living at Acacia Street, Barcaldine, Queensland. Charles was a bank officer and Kathleen carried out home duties. In 1943 they were also on the roll at Burrell Street, Clayfield.
  
• Kathleen Maither Staines and Charles Trethowan Fifoot appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at 17 Oxley Drive, Holland Park.
• Kathleen Maither Staines and Charles Trethowan Fifoot appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1958 and 1963 living at Kennedy Street, Bowen. Charles was a bank officer and Kathleen carried out home duties. Their son was living with them in 1963. He was a medical student.
  
• Kathleen Maither Staines appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1972 living at 17 Oxley Drive, Holland Park. She carried out home duties.
• She appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1977 and 1980 living at 4/37 Derby Street, Coorparoo.
• Kathleen Maither Staines died in August 2004 at age 89.
• Kathleen was buried on 20 August 2004. The funeral service was conducted at St Stephens Anglican Church, Coorparoo.

Leslie Staines

• Leslie Staines was born in 1889 in Lithgow, New South Wales.
• He was the son of Thomas Staines and Ellen Gywnne Aubrey.
• Leslie Staines appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Kennedy Electoral District, Queensland.
• He enlisted in the Military on 27 May 1915 in Maryborough, Queensland. His record stated he was born near Forbes, NSW. He was a 24 year old farmer, and his next of kin was given as Ellen Staines of Kingaroy. He had previously been in the army, discharged as medically unfit. He was a private in the 5th 2nd Light Horse in Egypt, but spent much time in hospital with malaria contracted in Palestine and pleurisy and pneumonia. His sister Gladys wrote to the Military from Tenterfield in September 1916 asking after him. He was discharged on 1 November 1919 as medically unfit. On 13 March 1935 the military received an undated letter from Mrs M R Madden of Emu Vale, Killarney requesting information on the whereabouts of Leslie Staines. It was referred to the Department of Repatriation.
  
• At the age of 31 years, Leslie Staines married Vera Shead in 1920 in Queensland.
• Leslie Staines appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Wide Bay District, Queensland.
• Leslie Staines died in 1951 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Linda Frances Elizabeth Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines.

• Linda Frances Elizabeth Staines was born in 1880 in Richmond, New South Wales.
• She was the daughter of William Thomas Staines and Rose Hannah Madgwick (Magick).
• Linda Frances Elizabeth Staines appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1906 and 1909 living at Boundary Street, Singleton, New South Wales. She was shown as a housekeeper living with her sisters Ida and Eva and her father William.
• She appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1913 and 1916 living at Blairmore, Aberdeen. Her occupation is shown as home duties. She was living with her sisters Ida and Eva and her father William.
• She was mentioned in the Obituary of William Thomas Staines on 15 June 1918when the Singleton Argus reported:- "DEATH OF MR W. STAINES. The late Mr William Staines, who died at Aberdeen on Wednesday last and was buried at Whittingham cemetery on Thursday, was at one time a familiar figure in the stock trade in Singleton. Although of a somewhat reserved and retiring disposition, his sterling qualities won for him many friends, who deeply regret his death. The late Mr Staines was 69 years of age, and a native of Sydney, and was for many years resident at "Milbrodale," Bulga, where he was associated in stock business with the late Mr B. Richards. He left Bulga about nine years for Aberdeen, where he managed the "Blairmore" Estate for Mr Hall. Owing to ill-health he retired some 18 months ago. His wife pre-deceased him 15 years ago, and he leaves one son (Oscar), now managing an estate in Queensland, and four daughters, two of whom are married —Mrs J. A. Cotton, of Aberdeen, and Mrs E. B. Jackson, of Scone. The remains arrived here from Aberdeen by the mid-day train on Thursday, and the Rev. R. E. Wood house conducted the burial service" (an unknown value.)
• Linda Frances Elizabeth Staines appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1921 and 1922 living at Rouchell Road, Aberdeen. Her Occupation is shown as home duties.
• She appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Robertson Electoral District.
• She appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1935 living at Hill Street, Aberdeen. She carried out home duties.
  
• She appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1936 and 1943 living at 25 Cross Street, Mayfield, Newcastle. She carried out home duties and lived with her sister Eva and her family.
  
• She appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at 94 Station Street, Waratah, Newcastle. She carried out home duties.
• Linda Frances Elizabeth Staines died on 6 July 1951 in Aberdeen, New South Wales. Aged 72 years. She never married.
• Linda was buried in Aberdeen Cemetery. CofE Cemetery Row 7, Plot 14.1.
  

  Headstone on Linda Frances Elizabeth Staines & Ida Hannah Eliza Staines grave in Aberdeen Cemetery.

Lionel Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines., Descendants of William Crawford., Descendants of George Woods., Descendants of Gregor McGregor., Descendants of Donald Stuart.

• Lionel Staines was born on 31 October 1910 in Queensland. He lived only a few days.
  
• Lionel Staines died on 1 November 1910 in Queensland.
• He was the son of William John Staines and Ethel Mary Stuart Woods.

Lizzie Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines.

• Lizzie Staines was born in 1861 in New Bilton.
• She was the daughter of John Staines and Ann Morson.
• Lizzie Staines was baptized on 28 April 1867 in Holy Trinity, Rugby, Warwickshire. She was baptised at the same time as her sister Alice. Her father John was a smith at the time.
  
• At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Lizzie Staines was living in the household of John Staines and Ann Morson in Rugby, Warwickshire. John was the the 44 year old head of the household born North Kilworth, living with his wife Ann, 45 born Stretton-on-Fosse; and children Frederick 15 born Birmingham; Lizzie 10, born New Bilton; Alice 4 born Rugby. Also present in the house were four lodgers.
  
  

M Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines.

• M Staines was born in 1913.
• He was the son of Samuel Everett Staines and Thyra (Trish) Atkinson.

Norman George Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines., Descendants of William Crawford. (#1), Descendants of William Crawford. (#2)

• Norman George Staines was born on 19 January 1923 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
• He was the son of Samuel Joseph Staines and Gertrude Florence (Amy) Johnston.
• Norman George Staines joined the Australian Air Force, Service Number 425554, on 28 March 1942 in Brisbane, Queensland, He gave his next of kin as his mother Gertrude Staines. He was discharged on 4 January 1946 from the 2nd Air Observation School in Mt Gambia with the rank of Warrant Officer.
  
• He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Jambaroo, Taroom. He was shown as a farmer and lived on the same property as his brother Samuel.
  
• He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Kurraba, Guluguba. George was a grazier.
  

Oscar Rywong Staines

• Oscar Rywong Staines was born on 25 October 1892 in Rywong, New South Wales. Oscars birth is registered in 1891 in Tamworth registration district, but he gave his date of birth as 25 Oct 1892 on his enlistment papers. His place of birth was listed as Rywong and also Bathurst. His age at the time of enlistment on 8 May 1918 was 25 years and 8 months.
  
• He was the son of Thomas Staines and Ellen Gywnne Aubrey.
• Oscar Rywong Staines enlisted in the Military on 18 October 1915 in Townsville, Queensland. He was 23 years and 11 months old, born near Bathurst NSW. His next of kin was listed as Mrs J Staines, of Inverlaur, Kingaroy. His occupation was given as a carpenter. He was discharged for medical reasons on 18 February 1915.
  
• He enlisted in the Military, for the second time on 18 May 1918 in Maryborough, Queensland.He was a 25 year old fireman, born Rywong NSW. His next of kin was noted as Thomas Staines of Glen Innes. His permanent address was given as Goomeri (crossed out) Kingaroy, Queensland. He sailed for Malta on 16 October 1918 and was admitted to hospital on 17 November 1918. He was discharged as medically unfit on 19 August 1919. His service numbers were - 64384 12572.
  
• At the age of 27 years, Oscar Rywong Staines married Annie Emily Hollman in 1920 in Queensland.
• Oscar Rywong Staines and Annie Emily Hollman appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1936 living at Kennedy Electoral District, Queensland.
• Oscar Rywong Staines died in 1964 in Queensland.

Oscar William Samuel Staines

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Staines.

• Oscar William Samuel Staines was born in 1883 in Richmond, New South Wales, Australia.
• He was the son of William Thomas Staines and Rose Hannah Madgwick (Magick).
• Oscar William Samuel Staines did not appear on any Electoral Rolls between 1908 and 1949. However, there is an Oswald William Staines who appeared on the following rolls:- Kennedy, Queensland - 1908; Maranoa, Queensland - 1919; Darling, New South Wales - 1930; Gwydir, New South Wales 1943-1949. Oscar may have been known as Oswald.
  
• He was mentioned in the Obituary of William Thomas Staines on 15 June 1918when the Singleton Argus reported:- "DEATH OF MR W. STAINES. The late Mr William Staines, who died at Aberdeen on Wednesday last and was buried at Whittingham cemetery on Thursday, was at one time a familiar figure in the stock trade in Singleton. Although of a somewhat reserved and retiring disposition, his sterling qualities won for him many friends, who deeply regret his death. The late Mr Staines was 69 years of age, and a native of Sydney, and was for many years resident at "Milbrodale," Bulga, where he was associated in stock business with the late Mr B. Richards. He left Bulga about nine years for Aberdeen, where he managed the "Blairmore" Estate for Mr Hall. Owing to ill-health he retired some 18 months ago. His wife pre-deceased him 15 years ago, and he leaves one son (Oscar), now managing an estate in Queensland, and four daughters, two of whom are married —Mrs J. A. Cotton, of Aberdeen, and Mrs E. B. Jackson, of Scone. The remains arrived here from Aberdeen by the mid-day train on Thursday, and the Rev. R. E. Wood house conducted the burial service" (an unknown value.)
• Oscar William Samuel Staines was mentioned in a newspaper article in the The Muswellbrook Chronicle regarding the death of Ida Hannah Eliza Staines on 13 June 1924 "The death occurred at Aberdeen on Tuesday, 3rd June, of Miss Ida H. Staines, aged 42 years. Miss Staines was the daughter of the late William Staines, for many years manager of Blairmore, Aberdeen, and sister of Mrs. J. A. Cotton. Aberdeen. The deceased had been in ill-health for a considerable time and death was not unexpected; nevertheless the end came as a shock to the sorrowing relatives. The funeral took place in the Church of England Cemetery, Aberdeen, on Wednesday afternoon, 4th June, a large number of friends paying their last respect at the graveside. The principal mourners were Mr. Oscar Stains (Queensland) and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cotton (Aberdeen). The Rev. M. C. Brown con ducted the funeral service and a number of beautiful wreaths w[ere laid upon the grave."
  
• Oscar William Samuel Staines died in 1951 in Manly, Sydney.