Benjamin Wansall

M, b. 4 October 1789
  • Benjamin Wansall was baptized on 4 October 1789 in Wickhambreaux, Kent, England.
  • He was the son of Thomas Wanstall and Mary White.

Lydia Wansall

F, b. 4 October 1789
  • Lydia Wansall was baptized on 4 October 1789 in Wickhambreaux, Kent.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Wanstall and Mary White.
  • At the age of 20 years and 1 month, Lydia Wansall married Thomas Sutton on 4 November 1809 in Ickham, Kent.

Children of Lydia Wansall and Thomas Sutton

Thomas Wansall

M, b. 28 November 1784
  • Thomas Wansall was baptized on 28 November 1784 in Wickhambreaux, Kent, England.
  • He was the son of Thomas Wanstall and Mary White.

Thomas Wansall

M, b. circa 1730
  • Thomas Wansall was born circa 1730.

Child of Thomas Wansall

Mary Wanstall

F, b. 19 May 1782
  • Mary Wanstall was baptized on 19 May 1782 in Wickhambreaux, Kent, England.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Wanstall and Mary White.
  • At the age of 20 years, 1 month and 1 day, Mary Wanstall married an unknown person on 20 June 1802 in Chislet, Kent, England.

Child of Mary Wanstall

Sarah Wanstall

F, b. 28 April 1787, d. November 1874
  • Sarah Wanstall was baptized on 28 April 1787 in Wickhambreaux, Kent, England.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Wanstall and Mary White.
  • At the age of 20 years, 5 months and 17 days, Sarah Wanstall married Robert Bridgeman, son of John Bridgeman and Elizabeth Unknown, on 15 October 1807 in Littlebourne, Kent, England.
  • Sarah Wanstall and Robert Bridgeman appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Rye Place Farm, Ickham, Kent. Robet was an agricultural labourer, Sarah was 50 and Robert 55.
  • Sarah Wanstall's husband Robert Bridgeman died in 1845 in Bridge, Kent.
  • Her marriage, at 60 years and 7 months, to Benjamin Ansley was registered in the December 1847 Quarter in Bridge, Kent Registration District.
  • Sarah Wanstall and Benjamin Ansley appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Ickham, Kent. Sarah was 59, born Wickham. Ben was a 60 year old labourer born Chartham.
  • Sarah Wanstall and Benjamin Ansley appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Ickham, Kent. Ben was a 74 year old ag labourer born Chartham, living with Sarah 70, born Wickham.

  • Sarah Wanstall died in November 1874 in Wickhambreaux, Kent, at age 87. She was 86 years old.
  • Sarah was buried on 25 November 1874 in Wickhambreaux, Kent.

Child of Sarah Wanstall and Robert Bridgeman

Thomas Wanstall

M, b. 1752, d. July 1829
  • Thomas Wanstall was baptized in 1752 in Kent, England.
  • He was the son of Thomas Wansall.
  • At the age of 26 years, Thomas Wanstall married Mary White on 29 March 1778 in Littlebourne, Kent, England. At the time of the marriage Thomas was of Wickhambreaux.
  • Thomas was buried on 3 June 1829 in Wickhambreaux, Kent.
  • Thomas Wanstall died in July 1829 in Wickhambreaux, Kent. According to his burial record he was 77 years old.

Children of Thomas Wanstall and Mary White

Ada Ward

M, b. 1911

Albert Ward

M, b. circa 1894, d. 6 July 1968
  • Albert Ward was born circa 1894 in Queensland. He was the son of Grace Willowby and Albert Ward.
  • Albert Ward married Doris Vera Austin, daughter of William John Honey Austin and Ellen Jane Wilson, on 21 December 1922 in Queensland.
  • Albert Ward and Doris Vera Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Holms Street, Brighton. Albert was a farmer and Doris carried out home duties. They lived with Albert's father Albert senior and a Mary Ellen Ward.
  • Albert Ward and Doris Vera Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Holmes Street, Brighton. Albert was a labourer and Doris carried out home duties.
  • Albert Ward and Doris Vera Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at The Springs, Highvale. Albert was a farmer and Doris carried out home duties. Their son was a farm hand at the same address.
  • Albert Ward died on 6 July 1968 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Child of Albert Ward and Doris Vera Austin

Alice Emily Elizabeth Ward

F, b. 10 September 1875, d. 14 August 1932

John and Alice (nee Ward) Kingston - photo courtesy of Merv Johnson
  • Alice Emily Elizabeth Ward was also known as Pem or Pemmie.
  • She was born on 10 September 1875 in Foleshill, Coventry, Warwickshire, England. Her father was a solicitor.
  • She was the daughter of Ernest Augustus Ward and Elizabeth Jones.
  • Alice Emily Elizabeth Ward immigrated to Brisbane, Queensland, on 6 February 1879. According to family hearsay Alice came to Australia with her parents and her uncles Stephen (also a solicitor) and Adolphus and their families. They left London on the "Carnatic" on 30 October 1878.
  • At the age of 18 years, 6 months and 13 days, Alice Emily Elizabeth Ward married John Kingston, son of James Kingston and Sarah Henson, on 23 March 1894 in Wesleyan Parsonage, Bundaberg.
  • Alice Emily Elizabeth Ward and John Kingston appeared on the Federal Electoral Roll in 1913. They were shown as living in Bompa, Littlemore. His occupation was given as a hotel keeper and Alice's as home duties.
  • Alice Emily Elizabeth Ward and John Kingston appeared on the Queensland Electoral Roll on 1 September 1916. They were shown as living in Walla Street, Bundaberg. He was shown as a labourer and Alice's occupation was listed as home duties.
  • Alice Emily Elizabeth Ward and John Kingston appeared on the Federal Electoral Roll in 1922. They were shown as living in Goodwin Street, Bundaberg. He was shown as a labourer and Alice's occupation was home duties.
  • A Mrs A E Kingston was listed in the Queensland Post Office Directory in 1922. She was shown as living in Goodwin Street, Brisbane.She is shown as a storekeeper.
  • Alice Emily Elizabeth Ward died on 14 August 1932 in Bundaberg, Queensland, at age 56. She died of broncho pneumonia.
  • Alice was buried on 15 August 1932 in Bundaberg General Cemetery. She was buried by Reverend Lewis.
    Grave of Alice and John Kingston, Bundaberg Cemetery - photo courtesy of Merv Johnson

Children of Alice Emily Elizabeth Ward and John Kingston

Amy Ellen Jean Ward

F, b. 13 September 1909, d. 1 January 1956
  • Amy Ellen Jean Ward was born on 13 September 1909 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Robert Albert Ward and Louisa Augusta Stark.
  • Vera and Amy was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Agnes Emilie Hartwig and Walter Stark, son of Martha Auguste Stark, in March 1925 in Groomsville, Queensland; A description of their wedding appeared in The Brisbane Courier :- "A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated at the residence of the brides parents, Groomsville recently, when Miss Agnes Hartwig (second daughter of Mr and Mrs JC Hartwig was married to Mr Walter Stark (eldest son of Mrs Gossow, Pinelands) The Rev A R Reutlier, of Highfields officiated.The room was beautifully decorated with greenery and flowers and streamers of white ribbon for the occasion. The bride who was given away by her father wore a gown of ivory satin shiminon richly beaded and finished with a folded girdle and sleeves of white georgette Her simple tulle veil was worn cap fashion caught at each side of the head with dainty sprays of orange buds and she carried a bouquet of white asters and fern, tied with satin stream ers Miss Amy Ward (cousin of the bridegroom) and Miss Vera Hartwig (sister of the bride) acted as brides maids Miss Ward wore a charming frock of white voile inlet willi bands of rich guipure lace and insertion, arid she wore a lady Betty hat to match trimmed wrth sprays of French flowers and fruit. Miss Hartwig's pretty gown of lemon crepe de Chine was made with rows of pin tucks, and she wore a bronze-toned straw hat to harmonise. Both bridesmaids carried posies of coloured asters and maidenhair fern tied with streamers to match their frocks Mr Andrew Hartwig (brother of the bride) carried out the duties of best man and Mr Robert Ward was groomsman After the ceremony a reception took place m the dining room the guests being received by the bride s mother Mrs J C Hartwig who wore a costume of black crepe de Chine and a hat to match. After the wedding breakfast Mr and Mr Walter Stark left for their honeymoon wluch is being spent in Brisbane. The bride travelled in a frock of deep blue taffeta caught at one side with a rosette of ribbon in a contrasting
    shade and she wore a hat to harmonise."
  • At the age of 16 years, 8 months and 13 days, Amy Ellen Jean Ward married Francis Donald Gillies, son of William Donald Gillies and Mabel Gertrude Perkins, on 26 May 1926 in Queensland.
  • Amy Ellen Jean Ward and Francis Donald Gillies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Wutul. Francis was a farmer and Amy carried out home duties.
  • Amy Ellen Jean Ward and Francis Donald Gillies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Glenmore, Crow's Nest. He was a farmer.
  • Amy Ellen Jean Ward died on 1 January 1956 in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 46.
  • Amy was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery. Francis and Amy's gravestone reads-
    in loving memory of my dear wife and our mother amy gillies died 1st jan 1956 aged 46 years and our dear father francis donald gillies died 28 jan 1965 aged 59 years "sadly missed".

Children of Amy Ellen Jean Ward and Francis Donald Gillies

Ann Ward

F, b. circa 1822
  • Ann Ward was born circa 1822.
  • Ann Ward married Jesse Hockey circa 1850.

Child of Ann Ward and Jesse Hockey

Arthur Harris Ward

M, b. 1875, d. 16 October 1896
  • Arthur Harris Ward was born in 1875 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of David Ward and Charlotte Harris.
  • Arthur Harris Ward died on 16 October 1896 in Queensland.
  • Arthur was buried in Highfields Baptist Cemetery.
    Grave of Arthur Harris WARD , Highfields Baptist Cemetery. Copyright 2006, http://www.ChapelHill.homeip.net

Beatrice Annie Ward

F, b. 18 July 1870, d. 18 December 1947

John William Guy (1868-1942) & Beatrice Annie Ward (1870-1947). Photo thanks to B. Grunwald
  • Beatrice Annie Ward was born on 18 July 1870 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of David Ward and Charlotte Harris.
  • At the age of 22 years, Beatrice Annie Ward married John William (Jack) Guy, son of John Guy and Betsy Elizabeth Banks, in 1893 in Queensland.
  • Beatrice Annie Ward and John William (Jack) Guy appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Plainby, Crow's Nest. John William was a farmer.
  • Beatrice Annie Ward and John William (Jack) Guy appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1910 living at Crow's Nest. John was a carrier. His parents farmed at Pinelands. He gave up his farm at Neuve when he blew two fingers off his hand with his gun. The family then moved to Crow's Nest where he conducted a 40 mile mail run by day and ran a billiards room at night.
  • Beatrice Annie Ward and John William (Jack) Guy appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1926 and 1930 living at Sharpe Street, Crow's Nest. John was a fruiterer and Beatrice carried out home duties. Their sons Ernest, a labourer, Edwin a labourer and Percy a signwriter also lived in Crows Nest.
  • On 18 December 1942,her husband, John William (Jack) Guy died in Queensland at age 73.
  • Beatrice Annie Ward died on 18 December 1947 in Queensland at age 77.
  • Beatrice was buried on 19 December 1947 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. LUTH2-002-0037
    - there is no headstone. Descendants have placed a small piece of granite bearing her name on the grave.

Children of Beatrice Annie Ward and John William (Jack) Guy

Beatrice Millicent Ward

F, b. 1899, d. August 1985
  • Beatrice Millicent Ward was born in 1899 in Armidale, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of Richard Edwin Ward and Edith Emily Ward.
  • At the age of 25 years, Beatrice Millicent Ward married George Alexander Brown in 1924 in Queensland.
  • Beatrice Millicent Ward died in August 1985.
  • Beatrice was buried on 30 August 1985 in Pinaroo Cemetery. She is buried with her sister Edith and husband George Alexander Brown.

Bridget Ward

F, b. circa 1860
  • Bridget Ward was born circa 1860.
  • Bridget Ward married Gustuvas Richter in 1886 in Queensland.

Children of Bridget Ward and Gustuvas Richter

Charlotte Mary Ward

F, b. 10 December 1879, d. 3 August 1907
  • Charlotte Mary Ward was born on 10 December 1879 in Gowrie Creek, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of David Ward and Charlotte Harris.
  • At the age of 17 years, 8 months and 8 days, Charlotte Mary Ward married Henry Ruebin Hull on 18 August 1897 in Queensland.
  • Charlotte Mary Ward died on 3 August 1907 in Queensland at age 27.
  • Charlotte was buried in Highfields Baptist Cemetery. She is buried with her parents.
    Grave of Charlotte Mary (nee WARD) HULL , Highfields Baptist Cemetery. Copyright 2006, http://www.ChapelHill.homeip.net

Children of Charlotte Mary Ward and Henry Ruebin Hull

David Ward

M, b. 9 June 1839, d. 17 August 1882

David Ward (1839-1882) & Charlotte Harris (1844-1911).Photo thanks to B. Grunwald
  • David Ward was born on 9 June 1839 in England. He was the son of Harry Ward and Charlotte.
  • At the age of 22 years, 3 months and 17 days, David Ward married Charlotte Harris on 26 September 1861 in East Dereham.
  • David Ward and Charlotte Harris immigrated to Queensland on 15 November 1861. They travelled on the Clifton with Charlotte's sister Rhoda Harris. David and Charlotte settled at Gowrie Creek.
  • David Ward died on 17 August 1882 in Gowrie Creek, Queensland, at age 43.
    Grave of David WARD , Highfields Baptist Cemetery. Copyright 2006, http://www.ChapelHill.homeip.net
  • David was buried in Highfields Baptist Cemetery.

Children of David Ward and Charlotte Harris

David Austin Ward

M, b. 1928, d. November 1946
  • David Austin Ward was born in 1928.
  • He was the son of Albert Ward and Doris Vera Austin.
  • David Austin Ward died in November 1946 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • David was buried on 19 November 1946 in Bald Hills Cemetery.

Davidenia Ward

F, b. 17 August 1882, d. 1957
  • Davidenia Ward was born on 17 August 1882 in Queensland. She was born just a few hours after her father's death.
  • She was the daughter of David Ward and Charlotte Harris.
  • At the age of 21 years, 11 months and 4 days, Davidenia Ward married William Alfred Gowlett, son of William Gowlett and Sarah Ann Unwin, on 21 July 1904 in Queensland.
  • Davidenia Ward and William Alfred Gowlett appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Etlyn Green, Highfields. William was a farmer.
  • Davidenia Ward died in 1957 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • She was cremated.

Children of Davidenia Ward and William Alfred Gowlett

Douglas Ward

M, b. 13 May 1919, d. 27 May 1978
  • Douglas Ward was born on 13 May 1919 in Bangalow, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of MacPhail Ward and Sarah Letitia Parrish.
  • At the age of 22 years, 11 months and 16 days, Douglas Ward married Clara Annie Turner on 29 April 1942 in St Pauls, Casino, New South Wales.
  • Douglas Ward died on 27 May 1978 in Casino, New South Wales, at age 59.

Edie Ward

F, b. 1914

Edith Charlotte Ward

F, b. 1907, d. June 1969
  • Edith Charlotte Ward was born in 1907 in Cowra, New South Wales.
  • She was the daughter of Richard Edwin Ward and Edith Emily Ward.
  • Edith Charlotte Ward and Edith Emily Ward appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1943 living at Albert Street, Crow's Nest. They both carried out home duties.
  • Edith Charlotte Ward died in June 1969 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Edith was buried on 12 June 1969 in Pinaroo Cemetery. She is buried with her sister Beatrice and Beatrice's husband George Brown.

Edith Emily Ward

F, b. 4 October 1866, d. 18 June 1944

Edith Emily Ward (nee Ward) 1866-1944. Photo thanks to B Grunwald
  • Edith Emily Ward was born on 4 October 1866 in Gowrie Creek, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of David Ward and Charlotte Harris.
  • At the age of 19 years, 4 months and 20 days, Edith Emily Ward married Richard Edwin Ward on 24 February 1886 in Roma, Queensland. Edith was a nurse and Richard a newspaper editor.
  • Edith Emily Ward and Richard Edwin Ward moved to Crow's Nest between 1908 and 1914.Richard bought and ran the local neswpaper. Edith was a nurse.
  • Edith Emily Ward was listed as the next of kin of Private Robert David Ward when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 6 October 1914 in Randwick, New South Wales. Robert was a printer at the time and gave his father Richard, of Crow's Nest as his next of kin. Later correspondence went to his mother Emily. He was with the 13th Battalion.
  • Edith Emily Ward and Richard Edwin Ward lived in "Ormond", Albert Street, Crow's Nest. Many family functions were held at Edith and Richard's home.
  • Edith Emily Ward was listed as the next of kin of Gunner Herbert William Ward when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 8 July 1915 in Brisbane. Herbert enlisted in the 5th Division. He was a printer working for the Gatton Mail just before he enliste. He gave his next of kin as his father Richard of Crow's Nest. Later correspondence was with his mother Emily.
  • On 22 August 1915,their son, Private Robert David Ward died in Gallipoli, Turkey, at age 29.
  • On 28 August 1916,their son, Gunner Herbert William Ward died in France at age 26.
  • On 20 June 1920,her husband, Richard Edwin Ward died in Queensland at age 61.
  • Edith Emily Ward appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Crow's Nest. She carried out home duties.
  • She was a guest at the marriage of Ivy Grace Guy and Ernest Grunwald on 15 July 1925 in St Georges Church of England, Crow's Nest, Queensland; The Brisbane Courier reported:- "
    St George's Church of England Crow's Nest had been prettily decorated on Julv 15 when the Rev J C Flood solemnised the marriage ot Mr Ernest Grunwald (youngest son of Mr and Mrs H Grunwald Shipley Street Toowoomba) and Miss Iyy Grace Guy (youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Guy,Crow's Nest). The bride who was given away by her father, wore a gown of white crepe de Chine trimmed with swan down and a silver cabochon . She wore a cap and veil adorned with orange blossoms. The bridesmaid Miss Totty Ward (cousin of the bride) wore a frock of cream fuji, trimmed with pink French knots and beads. The bride and brides maid each carried a sheaf of arum lilies and aspiragus plumosus. Mr E Guy (brother of the bride) carried out the duties of best man. At the conclusion of the ceromony the guests were entertained at the home of Mrs Ward (sister [error - should be aunt] of the bride). The house had been prettily decorated with greenery and pink and yellow streamers and painted on the path way from the gate were the words "Good Luck" and "Congratulations ." A bower ot greenery also had been erected over the gateway. Subsequently the bride and bridegroom motored to Toowoomba, enroute for Warwick and Killarney, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride's present to the groom was a pair of gold sleeve links and a pair of motoring gloves and the bridegroom's present to the bude was a gold golf bangle, and to the bridesmaid a gold souvenir brooch. The bride's mother wore a costume of pencil stripe serge, with a hat to match. The bride groom's mother chose a black serge coat frock nnd black hat. The bride wore a travelling frock of French grey flannel, trimmed with silver bugle beads, and also wore a hat to match".
    They had four children.
  • Edith Emily Ward and Edith Charlotte Ward appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1943 living at Albert Street, Crow's Nest. They both carried out home duties.
  • Edith Emily Ward died on 18 June 1944 in Queensland at age 77.
  • Edith was buried in Highfields Baptist Cemetery.
    Grave of Richard & Emily Ward - Highfields Baptist Cemetery Photo- Copyright 2006. http://chapelhill.homeip.net

Children of Edith Emily Ward and Richard Edwin Ward

Emily Edith Ward

F, b. 21 May 1894, d. 13 October 1982

Emiily Edith Ward (1894-1982), daughter of Louis David Ward and Ottilie Pukallus. Photo courtesy B Grunwald
  • Emily Edith Ward was born on 21 May 1894 in Highfields, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Louis David Ward and Ottilie Augusta Pukallus.
  • At the age of 24 years, 2 months and 28 days, Emily Edith Ward married Clement William Ryland Roby (22 Jun 1897- 19 Oct 1968 ) on 18 August 1918. The family moved to Western Australia. They had six children.
  • Emily Edith Ward died on 13 October 1982 in Western Australia at age 88.

Ernest Augustus Ward

M, b. circa 1845
  • Ernest Augustus Ward was born circa 1845.
  • Ernest Augustus Ward married Elizabeth Jones circa 1870.

Child of Ernest Augustus Ward and Elizabeth Jones

Ernest George Ward

M, b. 15 August 1872, d. 23 June 1960

Ernest V Ward

M, b. 1893, d. 1895
  • Ernest V Ward was born in 1893 in Armidale, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of Richard Edwin Ward and Edith Emily Ward.
  • Ernest V Ward died in 1895 in Cowra, New South Wales.

George Henry Ward

M, b. circa 1895

Gordon Ward

M, b. 18 July 1912, d. 2 September 1976
  • Gordon Ward was born on 18 July 1912 in Byron Bay, New South Wales.
  • He was the son of MacPhail Ward and Sarah Letitia Parrish.
  • Gordon Ward died on 2 September 1976 in New South Wales at age 64.