Mary Jane Pettinger Brewer

• Mary Jane Pettinger Brewer's birth was registered in the Lincon, Linconshire Registration District in the March 1884 Quarter. Her name was registered as Mary Jane BREWER.
  
• She was the daughter of William Pettinger Brewer and Sarah Jane Page.
• Mary Jane Pettinger Brewer immigrated on 4 February 1888 to Brisbane with William Pettinger Brewer and Sarah Jane Page. William James aged 26, and Sarah 24 travelled on the Duke of Argyll with their daughers Mary Jane 4 and Ellen aged 2. With them was William's younger brother Charles Brewer. Both William and Charles were farm labourers from Lincoln. The surname was recorded on the ships manifold as PETHINGER. It is believed that William changed his name back to Pettinger from Brewer when the family immigrated as his birth certificate only showed his mother's name - Mary Pettinger.
  On arrival the brothers worked in on a dairy farm near the Princess Alexandra Hospital before moving to Crow's Nest in the mid 1890's.
  
• At the age of 22 years and 6 months, Mary Jane Pettinger Brewer married John William Dukes, son of John Dukes and Harriet Jordan, on 19 September 1906 in Queensland.
• Mary Jane Pettinger Brewer and John William Dukes appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Douglas, Crow's Nest. John was a farmer.
  
• Mary Jane Pettinger Brewer and John William Dukes appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Pechey. John was a farmer. Daughter Elsie carried out home duties.
  
• On 31 December 1942,her husband, John William Dukes died in Whichello, Queensland, at age 60.
• Mary Jane Pettinger Brewer appeared on the Electoral Roll with William John (Bill) Dukes and Mavis Adeline Dukes in 1943 in Whichello, Crow's Nest. William was a farmer and his mother carried out home duties.
  
• Mary Jane Pettinger Brewer died on 16 April 1966 in Queensland at age 82.
• Mary was buried on 18 April 1966 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Maudie Ellen Mary Brewer

• Maudie Ellen Mary Brewer was born on 31 January 1907 in Pinelands, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Charles Brewer and Ellen Caroline Brown.
• Maudie Ellen Mary Brewer commenced school at Pinelands State School in 1913.
• She appeared on the Electoral Roll with Charles Brewer and Ellen Caroline Brown in 1928 in Pinelands. Charles was a farmer. Their sons John (labourer) and William (farmer) also lived at Pinelands as did their daughter Maudie.
  
• At the age of 22 years, 7 months and 3 days, Maudie Ellen Mary Brewer married Francis Leonard Coogan on 4 September 1929 in St Catherines Catholic Church, Crows Nest.
• Maudie Ellen Mary Brewer attended the 50th Wedding Celebrations of Ellen Caroline Brown and Charles Brewer in March 1948 in School of Arts, Crow's Nest; the Brewer family celebrated Charles and Ellen's 50th Wedding Anniversary.
• On 16 December 1970,her husband, Francis Leonard Coogan died in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 67.
• Maudie Ellen Mary Brewer died on 9 December 1988 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 81.

Percy Henry Brewer

• Percy Henry Brewer was born on 21 November 1914 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
• He was the son of Charles Brewer and Ellen Caroline Brown.
• Percy Henry Brewer commenced school at Pinelands State School on 26 January 1921.
• Percy was the best man at the wedding of Thomas George Brewer and Marge Clara Stark, daughter of William Stark and Catherina Elizabeth (Kate) Dorries, on 10 October 1936 in St Georges Church of England, Crows Nest, Queensland.
• Percy Henry Brewer appeared on the Electoral Roll with Charles Brewer and Ellen Caroline Brown in 1943 in Pinelands, Crow's Nest. Charles was a farmer. Their son Percy was a farm labourer at Pinelands.
  
• At the age of 28 years, 9 months and 28 days, Percy Henry Brewer married Nellie May Walker, daughter of Phillip Squires Nicoll Walker and Natalie Douglas Tigell, on 18 September 1943 in St Georges Church of England, Crows Nest, Queensland.
• Percy Henry Brewer witnessed the Note of Ellen Caroline Brown and Charles Brewer in March 1948 in School of Arts, Crow's Nest; the Brewer family celebrated Charles and Ellen's 50th Wedding Anniversary.
• On 2 December 1999,his wife, Nellie May Walker died in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 91.
• Percy Henry Brewer died on 3 October 2014 in Toowoomba at age 99.
• Percy was buried on 8 October 2014 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. Plot LAWS1-00R-0013.

Russell Arthur Brewer

• Russell Arthur Brewer was born on 20 March 1922 in Toowoomba. He was a twin to Vivian.
• He was the son of Charles Brewer and Ellen Caroline Brown.
• Russell Arthur Brewer commenced school at Pinelands State School on 26 September 1926. Her father was afarmer.
• At the age of 22 years and 23 days, Russell Arthur Brewer married Jean Ehrlich on 12 April 1944 in Crows Nest.
• Russell Arthur Brewer attended the 50th Wedding Celebrations of Ellen Caroline Brown and Charles Brewer in March 1948 in School of Arts, Crow's Nest; the Brewer family celebrated Charles and Ellen's 50th Wedding Anniversary.
• Russell Arthur Brewer died on 12 January 2006 in North Coast at age 83.
• Russell was buried in Tewantin Cemetery. Memorial ID 175268532.

Thomas George Brewer

• Thomas George Brewer was born on 15 March 1913 in Crows Nest, Queensland.
• He was the son of Charles Brewer and Ellen Caroline Brown.
• Thomas George Brewer commenced school at Pinelands State School on 15 February 1919.
• At the age of 23 years, 6 months and 25 days, Thomas George Brewer married Marge Clara Stark, daughter of William Stark and Catherina Elizabeth (Kate) Dorries, on 10 October 1936 in St Georges Church of England, Crows Nest, Queensland.
• Thomas George Brewer witnessed the Note of Ellen Caroline Brown and Charles Brewer in March 1948 in School of Arts, Crow's Nest; the Brewer family celebrated Charles and Ellen's 50th Wedding Anniversary.
• On 10 January 1962,his wife, Marge Clara Stark died in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 51.
• Thomas George Brewer died on 4 July 1966 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 53.
• Thomas was buried on 6 July 1966 in Hemmant Cemetery. Location LAWN-4-51.

Vivian May Brewer

• Vivian May Brewer was born on 20 March 1922 in She was a twin to Russell, Toowoomba.
• She was the daughter of Charles Brewer and Ellen Caroline Brown.
• Vivian May Brewer commenced school at Pinelands State School on 26 September 1926. Her father was afarmer.
• She was listed as the next of kin of Ronald George Walker when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 31 May 1941 in Crow's Nest. He was living at Crow's Nest at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his wife Vivian. He was discharged from the 2nd Australian PW RECP GP with the rank of Sergeant on 22 Nov 1945.
  
• At the age of 21 years, 1 month and 17 days, Vivian May Brewer married Ronald George Walker, son of Phillip Squires Nicoll Walker and Natalie Douglas Tigell, on 7 May 1943 in St Georges Church of England, Crows Nest, Queensland.
• Vivian May Brewer witnessed the Note of Ellen Caroline Brown and Charles Brewer in March 1948 in School of Arts, Crow's Nest; the Brewer family celebrated Charles and Ellen's 50th Wedding Anniversary.
• Vivian May Brewer died on 13 July 2004 in Gatton at age 82.

William James Brewer

• William James Brewer was born on 15 October 1902 in Plainby, Queensland.
• He was the son of Charles Brewer and Ellen Caroline Brown.
• While his siblings all attended Pinelands State school, William's name did not appear on the enrollment register.
  
• William James Brewer appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Pinelands. He was a farmer at Pinelands.
  
• At the age of 28 years, 11 months and 14 days, William James Brewer married Theodora Rose Ussher on 29 September 1931 in Brisbane, Queensland.
• William was the best man at the wedding of Percy Henry Brewer and Nellie May Walker, daughter of Phillip Squires Nicoll Walker and Natalie Douglas Tigell, on 18 September 1943 in St Georges Church of England, Crows Nest, Queensland.
• William James Brewer attended the 50th Wedding Celebrations of Ellen Caroline Brown and Charles Brewer in March 1948 in School of Arts, Crow's Nest; the Brewer family celebrated Charles and Ellen's 50th Wedding Anniversary.
• William James Brewer died on 12 July 1979 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 76.

William Pettinger Brewer

• William Pettinger Brewer was also known as Pettinger.
• He was born on 2 October 1863 in Owmby, Lincolnshire, England, before his parents were marriaged. However, he went by the name of Brewer.
• He was the son of Christopher Brewer and Mary Pettinger.
• His marriage, at 19 years and 10 months, to Sarah Jane Page was registered in the September 1883 Quarter in Lincon, Linconshire Registration District. The marriage was recorded under the name of William BREWER. The surnames of their first two children Mary Jane and Ellen were registed as BREWER.
  
• William Pettinger Brewer and Sarah Jane Page immigrated to Brisbane on 4 February 1888. William James aged 26, and Sarah 24 travelled on the Duke of Argyll with their daughers Mary Jane 4 and Ellen aged 2. With them was William's younger brother Charles Brewer. Both William and Charles were farm labourers from Lincoln. The surname was recorded on the ships manifold as PETHINGER. It is believed that William changed his name back to Pettinger from Brewer when the family immigrated as his birth certificate only showed his mother's name - Mary Pettinger.
  On arrival the brothers worked in on a dairy farm near the Princess Alexandra Hospital before moving to Crow's Nest in the mid 1890's.
  
• William Pettinger Brewer and Sarah Jane Page appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Plainby, Crow's Nest. William was a farmer.
  
• On 24 April 1915 a photo of William's wheat crop was publised in The Brisbane Courier. The accompanying article read:- "Grown at Plainby (via Crow's Nest) by Mr. W. Pettlnger (on left of photo.) on, his farm at that centre. The seed was sown on January 5, 1915, and reaped on April 6, 1915. An exhibit of the wheat was shown at the Crow's Nest Show on April 6 and 7. Mr. Pettlnger expects a yield of five bags to the acre."
  
  

  William Pettingers wheat crop, Plainby. April 1915. (Photo-National Archives, Trove)
• William Pettinger Brewer and Sarah Jane Page appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1926 living at Plainby, Crow's Nest. William was a farmer and Sarah carried out home duties.
  
• William Pettinger Brewer died on 17 June 1934 in Queensland at age 70.
• William was buried on 18 June 1934 in Cabarlah Cemetery.

Edith Sarah Jane Brewerton

• Charts: Descendants of Charles Eyles

• Edith Sarah Jane Brewerton was born in 1876.
• At the age of 22 years, Edith Sarah Jane Brewerton married Herbert Sutton, son of John Sutton and Esther Eyles, in 1898 in New Zealand.
• Edith Sarah Jane Brewerton died in 1962 in New Zealand.

Monica Clarice Brewerton

• Charts: Descendants of Charles Eyles

• Monica Clarice Brewerton was born on 25 June 1900 in New Zealand. She was the daughter of Ann Elizabeth and John William BREWERTON.
  
• At the age of 21 years, Monica Clarice Brewerton married John Howard Win, son of John William Win and Ada Martha Cresswell, in 1922 in New Zealand.
• In 1968,her husband, John Howard Win died in New Zealand.
• Monica Clarice Brewerton died in 1993 in New Zealand.

Coreen Murial (Corrie) Breydon

• Coreen Murial (Corrie) Breydon was born on 16 December 1919 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of John Breydon and Ruby Violet Thornber.
• Coreen Murial (Corrie) Breydon appeared on the Electoral Roll with Ruby Violet Thornber in 1943 in Brooklyn, Haden. She carried out home duties and most likely lived with her sons John and Gordon and daughters.
  
• Coreen Murial (Corrie) Breydon died on 2 January 1997 at age 77.
• Coreen was buried on 7 January 1997 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. LAWS1-00L-0012.

Eleanor Breydon

• Eleanor Breydon was born in 1872 in Knockmacrooney, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
• She was the daughter of John Breydon and Jane Savage.
• Eleanor Breydon immigrated on 26 October 1880 with Jane Savage. Jane, aged given as 38, sailed from Plymouth on the Dunbar Castle with her children Robert 16, James 14, Mary 12, Richard 10, Ellen 8, Eliza 7, and John 5.
  
• At the age of 29 years, Eleanor Breydon married George Theophilus Williams in 1901 in Brisbane, Queensland.
• She was mentioned in the Obituary of Jane Savage on 8 March 1919.
  DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT CROWS NEST, March 7. The death occurred on Tuesday evening of Mrs Henry Graham, of Brooklyn, Emu Creek, Crow's Nest, at the age of 81 years. The funeral took place on Thursday, and in the absence of the Rev R. P. Pope, the service, at the request of Mr Pope, was conducted by the Rev Richard Kerr, ex-clerk of the Presbyterian General Assembly, brother-in-law of deceased. Mr Kerr in speaking at the service held in the house, referred to the fact that he had officiated at the marriage of Mr and Mrs Graham, 32 years ago, when they took up their residence at Brooklyn, Emu Creek. The work of Mr and Mrs Graham in the district as pioneers had won the respect and esteem of a large circle of neighbours and friends and this was evidenced by the large concourse that assembled from all parts of the district at the funeral. Mrs Graham arrived in Queensland in 1880, on the Dunbar Castle (which was wrecked on the return voyage). She was then a widow and made her first home at Ramsay near Cambooya, where she lived until her marriage with Mr Graham in 1887. The late Mrs Graham is survived by her husband, Mr Henry Graham and four sons and three daughters - Robert Breydon, Ramsay, Cambooya , James Breydon, Perth (WA), Lieut Richard Breydon, Melbourne, John Breydon, Brooklyn, Emu Creek ; Mrs Hackett Warwick, Mrs Harry William, Warwick, and Mrs Norman White, Wooloowin.
  
• Eleanor Breydon died in 1925 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Eliza Breydon

• Eliza Breydon was born in 1873 in Knockmacrooney, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
• She was the daughter of John Breydon and Jane Savage.
• Eliza Breydon immigrated on 26 October 1880 with Jane Savage. Jane, aged given as 38, sailed from Plymouth on the Dunbar Castle with her children Robert 16, James 14, Mary 12, Richard 10, Ellen 8, Eliza 7, and John 5.
  
• Eliza Breydon was of the Primitive Methodist faith.
  
• At the age of 28 years, Eliza Breydon married Norman White, son of Joseph White and Amelia Matilda White, on 17 September 1901 in Methodist Church, Brooklyn, Queensland. The Brisbane Courier reported on 21 September :- WEDDING AT BROOKLYN. White-Breydon. The marriage of Norman White, eldest son of Mr. J. White, of Crow's Nest, to Eliza, youngest daughter of Mrs. Graham, of Brooklyn, took place at the Methodist Church, Brooklyn, on Tuesday, 17th instant, the church being beautifully decorated for the occasion. The Rev. Charles Wesley officiated. The bride was given away by Mr. H. Graham, and looked charming in a gown of Duchess satin veiled with cream silk lace, trimmed with pearl passementeries and orange blossom, and carried a very pretty shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were Miss Black and Miss Crawford. The first wore cream crepe with trans parent yoke and collar, bodice prettily tucked, and trimmed with blue chiffon, and a very pretty crinoline straw hat,'trimmed with blue chiffon and cream roses; the second bridesmaid wore cream nun's veiling, fancy transparent yoke, trimmed peacock bebe ribbon, crinoline straw hat, trimmed with peacock chiffon and cerise roses. The bridesmaids had pretty bangles, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried handsome bouquets. The best man was Mr. Ray White, and the groomsman Mr. J. Breydon. Mrs. Graham, mother of the bride, wore a costume of fine black bengaline, trimmed with lace, over cream satin, finished with jet bonnet ensuite Mrs. J. White, mother of bridegroom, wore a very handsome dress of brocade with garniture of cream chiffon, edged with chenille. The wedding was a very quiet one. Mr. and Mrs. Graham re ceived a few relatives and friends after the cere mony. Some very handsome presents were re ceived, and numerous cheques; bridegroom to bride, pearl and diamond brooch set in a crescent, and a gold muff chain, bride to bride groom, valuable Cutler writing-desk. The travelling dress was of biscuit coloured voile, richly trimmed with cream silk guipure, and hat en suite. the bride and the bridegroom drove in from Brooklyn and caught the mail train from Crow's Nest, en route for Maryborough.
  
• Eliza Breydon and Norman White appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1905 living at Queen Street, Crow's Nest. Norman was an accountant. His father Joseph was a merchant and brother Ray, a store assistant. They also lived in Crow's Nest.
  
• Eliza Breydon appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Crow's Nest. She carried out home duties. Norman's name was not on the roll.
  
• She was mentioned in the Obituary of Jane Savage on 8 March 1919.
  DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT CROWS NEST, March 7. The death occurred on Tuesday evening of Mrs Henry Graham, of Brooklyn, Emu Creek, Crow's Nest, at the age of 81 years. The funeral took place on Thursday, and in the absence of the Rev R. P. Pope, the service, at the request of Mr Pope, was conducted by the Rev Richard Kerr, ex-clerk of the Presbyterian General Assembly, brother-in-law of deceased. Mr Kerr in speaking at the service held in the house, referred to the fact that he had officiated at the marriage of Mr and Mrs Graham, 32 years ago, when they took up their residence at Brooklyn, Emu Creek. The work of Mr and Mrs Graham in the district as pioneers had won the respect and esteem of a large circle of neighbours and friends and this was evidenced by the large concourse that assembled from all parts of the district at the funeral. Mrs Graham arrived in Queensland in 1880, on the Dunbar Castle (which was wrecked on the return voyage). She was then a widow and made her first home at Ramsay near Cambooya, where she lived until her marriage with Mr Graham in 1887. The late Mrs Graham is survived by her husband, Mr Henry Graham and four sons and three daughters - Robert Breydon, Ramsay, Cambooya , James Breydon, Perth (WA), Lieut Richard Breydon, Melbourne, John Breydon, Brooklyn, Emu Creek ; Mrs Hackett Warwick, Mrs Harry William, Warwick, and Mrs Norman White, Wooloowin.
  
• Eliza Breydon died on 9 October 1934 in Brisbane, Queensland.
• Eliza was buried on 9 October 1934 in Toowong Cemetery.
• On 18 October 1934 Eliza Breydon's obituary appeared in The Queenslander. It read:- The death of Mrs. Norman White, of "Alverna," Bellevue Terrace, Wooloowin, occurred on Tuesday of last week after a brief illness, although she had been in indifferent health for some time past. The late Mrs. White was bom at Knockmacrooney, County Fermanagh, Ireland, and arrived in Queensland with her mother and family on the last voyage of the Dunbar Castle to Brisbane. Her mother, Mrs. John Breydon, became one of the pioneer settlers at Ramsay, near Toowoomba, and founded the property known as Summer Hill. Later she lived at Brooklyn for some years, and was married to Mr. Norman White, of Crow's Nest, in 1901. Her husband and two daughters. Misses Beryl and Clarice White, survive her. Mrs. White was an active church worker in the Crow's Nest and other districts in which she resided, and was well known for her unobtrusive acts of sympathy and kindness. She was a woman of simple tastes and a lover of her home and garden."
  

Gordon Graham Breydon

• Gordon Graham Breydon was born on 22 May 1915 in Queensland.
• He was the son of John Breydon and Ruby Violet Thornber.
• Gordon Graham Breydon and John Thornber (Jack) Breydon appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Brooklyn, Haden. They were both labourers.
  
• Gordon Graham Breydon died on 21 February 2004 at age 88. He was living at the Rangeview nursing home at the time of his death formerly of Brooklyn, Haden.
• He was buried on 25 February 2004 in Crow's Nest Cemetery after a service held at the Crow's Nest Methodist Church.

James Breydon

• Accidents: Other Accidents
• Timber Industry: Other Timber Workers

• James Breydon was born on 10 January 1866 in Knockmacrooney, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
• He was the son of John Breydon and Jane Savage.
• James Breydon immigrated on 26 October 1880 with Jane Savage. Jane, aged given as 38, sailed from Plymouth on the Dunbar Castle with her children Robert 16, James 14, Mary 12, Richard 10, Ellen 8, Eliza 7, and John 5.
  
• At the age of 44 years, James Breydon married Andruetta Ethel Eddy in 1911 in Western Australia.
• He was mentioned in the Obituary of Jane Savage on 8 March 1919. The Brisbane Courier.
• James Breydon died in 1940 in Western Australia.

John Breydon

• John Breydon was born in 1875 in Knockmacrooney, County Fermanagh, Ireland.
• He was the son of John Breydon and Jane Savage.
• John Breydon immigrated on 26 October 1880 with Jane Savage. Jane, aged given as 38, sailed from Plymouth on the Dunbar Castle with her children Robert 16, James 14, Mary 12, Richard 10, Ellen 8, Eliza 7, and John 5.
  
• John was a groomsman at the wedding of Norman White and Eliza Breydon, daughter of John Breydon and Jane Savage, on 17 September 1901 in Methodist Church, Brooklyn, Queensland; The Brisbane Courier reported on 21 September :- WEDDING AT BROOKLYN. White-Breydon. The marriage of Norman White, eldest son of Mr. J. White, of Crow's Nest, to Eliza, youngest daughter of Mrs. Graham, of Brooklyn, took place at the Methodist Church, Brooklyn, on Tuesday, 17th instant, the church being beautifully decorated for the occasion. The Rev. Charles Wesley officiated. The bride was given away by Mr. H. Graham, and looked charming in a gown of Duchess satin veiled with cream silk lace, trimmed with pearl passementeries and orange blossom, and carried a very pretty shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were Miss Black and Miss Crawford. The first wore cream crepe with trans parent yoke and collar, bodice prettily tucked, and trimmed with blue chiffon, and a very pretty crinoline straw hat,'trimmed with blue chiffon and cream roses; the second bridesmaid wore cream nun's veiling, fancy transparent yoke, trimmed peacock bebe ribbon, crinoline straw hat, trimmed with peacock chiffon and cerise roses. The bridesmaids had pretty bangles, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried handsome bouquets. The best man was Mr. Ray White, and the groomsman Mr. J. Breydon. Mrs. Graham, mother of the bride, wore a costume of fine black bengaline, trimmed with lace, over cream satin, finished with jet bonnet ensuite Mrs. J. White, mother of bridegroom, wore a very handsome dress of brocade with garniture of cream chiffon, edged with chenille. The wedding was a very quiet one. Mr. and Mrs. Graham re ceived a few relatives and friends after the cere mony. Some very handsome presents were re ceived, and numerous cheques; bridegroom to bride, pearl and diamond brooch set in a crescent, and a gold muff chain, bride to bride groom, valuable Cutler writing-desk. The travelling dress was of biscuit coloured voile, richly trimmed with cream silk guipure, and hat en suite. the bride and the bridegroom drove in from Brooklyn and caught the mail train from Crow's Nest, en route for Maryborough.
  
• John Breydon appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan, Crow's Nest. He was a grazier.
  
• At the age of 33 years, John Breydon married Ruby Violet Thornber, daughter of Frederick William Thornber and Harriet Rowles, in 1908 in Queensland.
• John Breydon purchased 640 acres of land from John Barnes. John Barnes sold all of his properties at Emu Creek when he left the district. The Darling Downs Gazette reported the outcome on 23 March 1912 " The auction of John Barnes, Emu Creek selections, was a great success. 'Redmond's Block' 640 acres, was sold to H. Graham; 'Station Block', 640 acres, to John Breydon; 'Sexton's Block' 160 acres, to John Maddern; and 'Rhodes Block' 160 acres, to Egbert Maddern. The sale was conducted by Mr.Ray White, and was one of the most successful sales held for a long time."
  
• John Breydon was mentioned in the Obituary of Jane Savage on 8 March 1919.
  DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT CROWS NEST, March 7. The death occurred on Tuesday evening of Mrs Henry Graham, of Brooklyn, Emu Creek, Crow's Nest, at the age of 81 years. The funeral took place on Thursday, and in the absence of the Rev R. P. Pope, the service, at the request of Mr Pope, was conducted by the Rev Richard Kerr, ex-clerk of the Presbyterian General Assembly, brother-in-law of deceased. Mr Kerr in speaking at the service held in the house, referred to the fact that he had officiated at the marriage of Mr and Mrs Graham, 32 years ago, when they took up their residence at Brooklyn, Emu Creek. The work of Mr and Mrs Graham in the district as pioneers had won the respect and esteem of a large circle of neighbours and friends and this was evidenced by the large concourse that assembled from all parts of the district at the funeral. Mrs Graham arrived in Queensland in 1880, on the Dunbar Castle (which was wrecked on the return voyage). She was then a widow and made her first home at Ramsay near Cambooya, where she lived until her marriage with Mr Graham in 1887. The late Mrs Graham is survived by her husband, Mr Henry Graham and four sons and three daughters - Robert Breydon, Ramsay, Cambooya , James Breydon, Perth (WA), Lieut Richard Breydon, Melbourne, John Breydon, Brooklyn, Emu Creek ; Mrs Hackett Warwick, Mrs Harry William, Warwick, and Mrs Norman White, Wooloowin.
  
• John Breydon and Ruby Violet Thornber appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Brooklyn, Djuan. John was a grazier.
  
• Between 1930 and 1933 he was the Chairman of the Crow's Nest Shire Council.
  
• John Breydon died on 5 February 1933 in Queensland.
• John was buried on 6 March 1933 in Emu Creek Cemetery.
• On 7 March 1933 John Breydon's obituary appeared in The Brisbane Courier. It read:- "The death occurred on Sunday afternoon, at his residence, Brooklyn, Haden [Emu Creek], of Councillor John Breydon, chairman of the Crow's Nest Shire Council. Although the deceased had not enjoyed good health for some time, his death came somewhat unexpectedly. He was in his 58th year, and had represented No. 3 Division of the council for the past nine years, and during the latter three he had been chairman. He was a keen worker for the Methodist Church, and in addition to being a local preacher, he was a trustee and a church steward at Gowrie Flat. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at Glenaven [Emu Creek] cemetery, and was largely attended. Prior to the service at the graveside, the Rev. Ira Meneir conducted a brief service at the home. All the local bodies were represented at the grave side. The late Councillor Breydon is survived by a widow, four daughters, two sons, two sisters, and two brothers; He was a native of County Fermanagh, North Ireland."
  
• The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. Henry's Graham's name, along with that of his wife Jane (nee Savage, formerly Breydon), & step son John Breydon were amongst them - Henry Graham, Jane Savage.

John Breydon

• John Breydon was born circa 1835.
• John Breydon married Jane Savage circa 1862.
• John Breydon died between 1875 and 1879 in Ireland.

John Thornber (Jack) Breydon

John Thormber (Jack) Breydon 1913-2006

• John Thornber (Jack) Breydon was born on 1 January 1913 in Queensland.
• He was the son of John Breydon and Ruby Violet Thornber.
• John Thornber (Jack) Breydon and Gordon Graham Breydon appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Brooklyn, Haden. They were both labourers.
  
• John Thornber (Jack) Breydon died on 9 May 2006 at age 93.
• He was buried on 12 May 2006 in Crow's Nest Cemetery after a service at the Crow's Nest Uniting Church.

Leslie Breydon

• Leslie Breydon was born circa 1923.
• He was the son of John Breydon and Ruby Violet Thornber.
• Leslie Breydon died on 24 August 1923 in Queensland.
• Leslie was buried in Emu Creek Cemetery.

Mary Breydon

• Mary Breydon was born in 1868 in Knockmacrooney, County Fermanagh, Ireand.
• She was the daughter of John Breydon and Jane Savage.
• Mary Breydon immigrated on 26 October 1880 with Jane Savage. Jane, aged given as 38, sailed from Plymouth on the Dunbar Castle with her children Robert 16, James 14, Mary 12, Richard 10, Ellen 8, Eliza 7, and John 5.
  
• At the age of 34 years, Mary Breydon married Charles Hackett in 1902, in Brisbane, in Queensland.
• She was mentioned in the Obituary of Jane Savage on 8 March 1919.
  DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT CROWS NEST, March 7. The death occurred on Tuesday evening of Mrs Henry Graham, of Brooklyn, Emu Creek, Crow's Nest, at the age of 81 years. The funeral took place on Thursday, and in the absence of the Rev R. P. Pope, the service, at the request of Mr Pope, was conducted by the Rev Richard Kerr, ex-clerk of the Presbyterian General Assembly, brother-in-law of deceased. Mr Kerr in speaking at the service held in the house, referred to the fact that he had officiated at the marriage of Mr and Mrs Graham, 32 years ago, when they took up their residence at Brooklyn, Emu Creek. The work of Mr and Mrs Graham in the district as pioneers had won the respect and esteem of a large circle of neighbours and friends and this was evidenced by the large concourse that assembled from all parts of the district at the funeral. Mrs Graham arrived in Queensland in 1880, on the Dunbar Castle (which was wrecked on the return voyage). She was then a widow and made her first home at Ramsay near Cambooya, where she lived until her marriage with Mr Graham in 1887. The late Mrs Graham is survived by her husband, Mr Henry Graham and four sons and three daughters - Robert Breydon, Ramsay, Cambooya , James Breydon, Perth (WA), Lieut Richard Breydon, Melbourne, John Breydon, Brooklyn, Emu Creek ; Mrs Hackett Warwick, Mrs Harry William, Warwick, and Mrs Norman White, Wooloowin.
  
• Mary Breydon died on 1 September 1937 in Queensland.

Melville Myrtle Breydon

• Melville Myrtle Breydon was born on 12 July 1917 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of John Breydon and Ruby Violet Thornber.
• Melville Myrtle Breydon appeared on the Electoral Roll with Ruby Violet Thornber in 1943 in Brooklyn, Haden. She carried out home duties and most likely lived with her sons John and Gordon and daughters.
  
• Melville Myrtle Breydon married William Charles Hooper, a transport driver circa 1948.
• Melville Myrtle Breydon died on 14 May 2006 in Toowoomba at age 88.
• Melville was buried in Garden of Remembrance, Toowoomba.

Merle Phyllis Breydon

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Bridgeman, Descendants of Charles Eyles, Descendants of Charles Robinson

• Merle Phyllis Breydon was born on 31 August 1924 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of John Breydon and Ruby Violet Thornber.
• At the age of 32 years, 1 month and 3 days, Merle Phyllis Breydon married Mervyn Herbert (Vince) Gillies, son of James Herbert (Herb) Gillies and Jessie Agnes Bailey, on 3 October 1956.
• On 22 December 2003,her husband, Mervyn Herbert (Vince) Gillies died at age 87.
• Merle Phyllis Breydon died on 22 October 2018 in Queensland at age 94.
• Merle was buried on 30 October 2018 in Crows Nest Cemetery. LAWS1-00W-0012.

Lieutenant Richard Breydon

• Lieutenant Richard Breydon was born on 6 November 1869 in Knockmacrooney, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. He married Mary Donaldson in Brisbane in 1902, after seeing active service from 1899-1902.
  
• He was the son of John Breydon and Jane Savage.
• Lieutenant Richard Breydon immigrated on 26 October 1880 with Jane Savage. Jane, aged given as 38, sailed from Plymouth on the Dunbar Castle with her children Robert 16, James 14, Mary 12, Richard 10, Ellen 8, Eliza 7, and John 5.
  
• At the age of 33 years, Lieutenant Richard Breydon married Mary Donaldson in 1903 in Brisbane, Queensland.
• He was mentioned in the Obituary of Jane Savage on 8 March 1919.
  DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT CROWS NEST, March 7. The death occurred on Tuesday evening of Mrs Henry Graham, of Brooklyn, Emu Creek, Crow's Nest, at the age of 81 years. The funeral took place on Thursday, and in the absence of the Rev R. P. Pope, the service, at the request of Mr Pope, was conducted by the Rev Richard Kerr, ex-clerk of the Presbyterian General Assembly, brother-in-law of deceased. Mr Kerr in speaking at the service held in the house, referred to the fact that he had officiated at the marriage of Mr and Mrs Graham, 32 years ago, when they took up their residence at Brooklyn, Emu Creek. The work of Mr and Mrs Graham in the district as pioneers had won the respect and esteem of a large circle of neighbours and friends and this was evidenced by the large concourse that assembled from all parts of the district at the funeral. Mrs Graham arrived in Queensland in 1880, on the Dunbar Castle (which was wrecked on the return voyage). She was then a widow and made her first home at Ramsay near Cambooya, where she lived until her marriage with Mr Graham in 1887. The late Mrs Graham is survived by her husband, Mr Henry Graham and four sons and three daughters - Robert Breydon, Ramsay, Cambooya , James Breydon, Perth (WA), Lieut Richard Breydon, Melbourne, John Breydon, Brooklyn, Emu Creek ; Mrs Hackett Warwick, Mrs Harry William, Warwick, and Mrs Norman White, Wooloowin.
  
• Lieutenant Richard Breydon died in 1949 in St Kilda, Melbourne.

Robert Breydon

• Robert Breydon was born in 1864 in Knockmacrooney, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
• He was the son of John Breydon and Jane Savage.
• Robert Breydon immigrated on 26 October 1880 with Jane Savage. Jane, aged given as 38, sailed from Plymouth on the Dunbar Castle with her children Robert 16, James 14, Mary 12, Richard 10, Ellen 8, Eliza 7, and John 5.
  
• At the age of 27 years, Robert Breydon married Mary Hall Jansen in 1891 in Queensland.
• Robert Breydon was mentioned in the Obituary of Jane Savage on 8 March 1919. DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT CROWS NEST, March 7. The death occurred on Tuesday evening of Mrs Henry Graham, of Brooklyn, Emu Creek, Crow's Nest, at the age of 81 years. The funeral took place on Thursday, and in the absence of the Rev R. P. Pope, the service, at the request of Mr Pope, was conducted by the Rev Richard Kerr, ex-clerk of the Presbyterian General Assembly, brother-in-law of deceased. Mr Kerr in speaking at the service held in the house, referred to the fact that he had officiated at the marriage of Mr and Mrs Graham, 32 years ago, when they took up their residence at Brooklyn, Emu Creek. The work of Mr and Mrs Graham in the district as pioneers had won the respect and esteem of a large circle of neighbours and friends and this was evidenced by the large concourse that assembled from all parts of the district at the funeral. Mrs Graham arrived in Queensland in 1880, on the Dunbar Castle (which was wrecked on the return voyage). She was then a widow and made her first home at Ramsay near Cambooya, where she lived until her marriage with Mr Graham in 1887. The late Mrs Graham is survived by her husband, Mr Henry Graham and four sons and three daughters - Robert Breydon, Ramsay, Cambooya , James Breydon, Perth (WA), Lieut Richard Breydon, Melbourne, John Breydon, Brooklyn, Emu Creek ; Mrs Hackett Warwick, Mrs Harry William, Warwick, and Mrs Norman White, Wooloowin.
  
• On 9 December 1932 Robert Breydon's obituary appeared in The Brisbane Courier. It read:- "The death occurred on Tuesday, at his residence, Summer Hill, Ramsay, of Mr. Robert Breydon, one of the best known dairy farmers in the district. The deceased, who had been ill for some time, was 68 years of age. He came from one of the oldest families in the district, his father and mother having founded the property at Summer Hill over 50 years ago. He is survived by his widow and a grown-up family, including two sons, Leslie and Harry, and two daughters, Mrs. Malcolm Luck, Toowoomba, and Miss Enid Breydon. His brothers are James (West Australia), Richard (Melbourne), and John (Crow's Nest); and his sisters, Mrs. Hackett (Warwick), Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Norman White (Brisbane). The funeral took place on Wednesday."
  
• Robert Breydon died on 16 December 1932 in Queensland.

Ruby Violet Breydon

• Ruby Violet Breydon was born on 22 March 1909 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of John Breydon and Ruby Violet Thornber.
• Ruby Violet Breydon appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1958 living at 31 Waverley Road, Taringa, Brisbane. She was a tailoress and living apart from Walter.

Harriett Briar

• Harriett Briar was born circa 1848.
• Her marriage to Benjamin Charles Primmer, son of Edmund (Edward) Primmer and Harriet Sutton, was registered in the September 1867 Quarter in the Bassingstoke, Hampshire Registration District.

Ada Bridgeman

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Bridgeman

• Ada Bridgeman was born on 25 December 1891 in New Zealand.
• She was the daughter of James Adams Bridgeman and Mary Ann Rampton.
• At the age of 23 years, Ada Bridgeman married Ernest Johnston in 1915 in New Zealand.
• Ada Bridgeman died in 1972 in New Zealand.

Agnes Jane Bridgeman

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Bridgeman

• Agnes Jane Bridgeman was born in 1871 in Snake Valley, Carngham, Victoria.
• She was the daughter of Alexander Alfred Bridgeman and Agnes Methven.
• At the age of 20 years, Agnes Jane Bridgeman married John Wilson in 1891 in Victoria.
• On 7 July 1929,her husband, John Wilson died in Carngham, Victoria.
• Agnes Jane Bridgeman died on 16 April 1934 in Carngham, Victoria.
• Agnes was buried in Carngham General Cemetery.

Alexander Alfred Bridgeman

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Bridgeman

• Alexander Alfred Bridgeman was born in 1841 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
• He was the son of Thomas Bridgeman and Sarah Newitt.
• Alexander Alfred Bridgeman was baptized in St James Church of England, Melbourne, Victoria.
• At the age of 22 years, Alexander Alfred Bridgeman married Agnes Methven in 1863 in Victoria. [Reg. No 30]
• Alexander Alfred Bridgeman died in November 1903 in Snake Valley, Carngham, Victoria. [Reg No 12834]. His father was given as Thomas Bridgeman and mother Sara Newitt. According to an article in the Weekly Times he was born in 1840.
  

Alexander Alfred Bridgeman

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Bridgeman

• Alexander Alfred Bridgeman was born in 1864 in Carngham, Victoria.
• He was the son of Alexander Alfred Bridgeman and Agnes Methven.
• At the age of 21 years, Alexander Alfred Bridgeman married Bridget Mary Haggis in 1885 in Victoria.
• In 1904,his wife, Bridget Mary Haggis died in Carngham, Victoria.
• Alexander Alfred Bridgeman died in 1951 in Carngham, Victoria.
• Alexander was buried on 5 June 1951 in Carngham Cemetery. He died at his residence Mortchup.