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Mary Ann CHAMPNESS

Female 1812 - 1892  (79 years)


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  1. 1.  Mary Ann CHAMPNESS was born on 12 Sep 1812 in Fulham, Middlesex, England, UK; died on 7 Sep 1892 in Bethnal Green, London, England, UK; was buried on 10 Sep 1892 in Manor Park Cemetery, Sebert Rd, London, England, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1851, 1 Union Buildings, Mile End Old Town, The Tower Hamlets, London, England, UK
    • Census: 1871, Sewardstone Rd, East, Bethnal Green, London, England, UK

    Notes:

    Mary Ann was first married to Christopher Harper. He appears to have died about 1842. On 1871 census, with daughter Julia (from first marriage) and two of her children (Adolphus and Emily) from second marriage to Adolphus Levin. First name written as Margaretta and husband Adolphus not with her on census night.


    Birth:
    England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Indexes


    Census:
    In household headed by James Carr who was married to Julia Harper/Levin, daughter of Mary Ann Champness and Christopher Harper.


    Died:
    Burial record


    Buried:
    No 119566, 10 Sep 1892, Levin Mary Ann, 79 years, of 3 Marian Street, Hackney Road, buried 131, 6, ministers: J.P.Gray & J.W.Oliver. Date of death 7 Sep.

    Mary married Christopher HARPER on 7 May 1837 in Clerkenwell St James, Middlesex, England, UK. Christopher was born about 1809; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Thomas Aaron HARPER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jan 1838 in 10 Willow Ct, Willow St, St Leonards, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England, UK; died on 8 Apr 1884 in Herbert St, New North Road, London, England, UK.
    2. 3. Amelia HARPER  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1842 in Bethnal Green, London, Middlesex, England, UK; died in 1895.
    3. 4. Julia HARPER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Dec 1843 in St Lukes, London, Middlesex, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.

    Mary married Adolphus LEVIN on 28 Mar 1859 in St Phillip's Church, Bethnal Green, London, Middlesex, England, UK. Adolphus was born on 13 Mar 1793 in Posen, Germany; died on 15 Apr 1881 in 5 Pritchards Rd, Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England, UK; was buried on 20 Apr 1881 in Manor Park Cemetery, Sebert Rd, London, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Mary Ann LEVIN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Mar 1848 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England, UK; died on 9 Mar 1857 in 7 Willow Walk, Hackney Rd, Bethnal Green, London, Middlesex, England, UK.
    2. 6. Adolphus Joseph LEVIN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Apr 1850 in Shoreditch, London, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.
    3. 7. Jane Sarah LEVIN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Mar 1854 in 39 City Garden Row, St Lukes, Shoreditch, London, UK; died on 13 Oct 1930 in Mt Morgan, Qld, Aust.
    4. 8. Emily Hannah LEVIN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Mar 1857 in Shoreditch, London, England, UK; died in Jan 1936 in 4 Dunedin Rd, Leyton, Essex, England, UK.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Aaron HARPER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 23 Jan 1838 in 10 Willow Ct, Willow St, St Leonards, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England, UK; died on 8 Apr 1884 in Herbert St, New North Road, London, England, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1851, 1 Union Buildings, Mile End Old Town, The Tower Hamlets, London, England, UK
    • Occupation: 1884; Jeweller

    Notes:

    Seems to have assumed the LEVIN surname by 1851 census but died as HARPER.


    Birth:
    Details from GRO birth entry: 1838 birth in the sub-district of St Leonard's, Middlesex. No 225, 23 January, 10 Willow Ct, Willow St, Paul St. Thomas Aron, boy, father Christopher Harper, carman. Mother Mary Ann Harper formerly Champneys (Champness?).
    IGI entry:
    "England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," Thomas Aaron Harper, 1838
    Name: Thomas Aaron Harper
    Gender: Male
    Baptism/Christening Date: 04 Mar 1838
    Baptism/Christening Place: SAINT LEONARDS,SHOREDITCH,LONDON,ENGLAND
    Father's Name: Christopher Harper
    Mother's Name: Mary Ann
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C04080-7
    System Origin: England-ODM
    Source Film Number: 396240, 396241, 396242
    Source Citation "England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J3MQ-9G4 : accessed 17 May 2012), Thomas Aaron Harper, 1838.



    Died:
    13 Apr 1884 , London, England
    Report in Lloyd's Weekly London Newspaper:
    ILLNESS AND SUICIDE
    On Saturday, Sir J. Humphreys held an inquest at the Earl of Durham, Murray-street, Hoxton as to the death of Thomas Harper, aged 53, a jeweller, of 43 Herbert-street, New North-road. The deceased, according ty the statement of his wife, had been a terrible sufferer with atone# for the past 18 months and she had feared for his reason. On Tuesday, while at work, he suddenly said "Kiss me, my dear," and looked very stranged in manner. His wife, alarmed, asked what was the matter when he answered "I have taken poison". She noticed at the same time an odour of bitter almonds. She summoned medical aid but on her return he was dead. An examination revealed the fact that he had destroyed himself with cyanide of potassium and the jury returned a verdict, "Suicide of unsound mind."
    #May refer to guilt over something, but hard to know for sure.


  2. 3.  Amelia HARPER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in 1842 in Bethnal Green, London, Middlesex, England, UK; died in 1895.

    Notes:

    Seems to have assumed the LEVIN surname by 1851 census.


  3. 4.  Julia HARPER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 21 Dec 1843 in St Lukes, London, Middlesex, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1851, 1 Union Buildings, Mile End Old Town, The Tower Hamlets, London, England, UK

    Notes:

    Seems to have assumed Levin surname


    Birth:
    1844 birth in the sub-district of Old Street, St Luke, Middlesex. No 235, Twentyfirst of December 1843 at Macclesfield Street North, Julia, girl, dau of Christopher Harper, jeweller, and Mary Ann Harper, formerly Champness

    Family/Spouse: James CARR. James was born about 1838 in London, Middlesex, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Mary Ann LEVIN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 25 Mar 1848 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England, UK; died on 9 Mar 1857 in 7 Willow Walk, Hackney Rd, Bethnal Green, London, Middlesex, England, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1851, 1 Union Buildings, Mile End Old Town, The Tower Hamlets, London, England, UK

    Notes:

    Birth:
    1848 birth in the sub-district of Haggerstone East, Shoreditch, Middlesex. No 126 Twenty fifth March 1848 at 5 Union Street, Haggerstone. Mary Ann, girl, father Adolphus Levin, Jeweller, mother Mary Ann Levin formerly Champness, Informant Mary Ann Levin, mother, of 32 Boston Street, Haggerstone.


    Died:
    1857 death in the registration disctrict Bethnal Green, sub-district of Hackney Road, Middlesex. No 25, Ninth March 1857 7 Willow Walk, Mary Ann Levin, female, 8 years, daughter of Adolphus Levin jeweller journeyman, disease of base of brain, Phthisis, certified, Informant Mary Ann Levin present at death, 7 Willlow Walk, Bethnal Green


  5. 6.  Adolphus Joseph LEVIN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 12 Apr 1850 in Shoreditch, London, England, UK; died in UNKNOWN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1851, 1 Union Buildings, Mile End Old Town, The Tower Hamlets, London, England, UK
    • Census: 1871, Sewardstone Rd, East, Bethnal Green, London, England, UK

    Notes:

    1911 census notes that his wife Pauline had given birth to 13 children only five of whom were alive.


    Census:
    In household headed by James Carr who was married to Julia Harper/Levin, daughter of Mary Ann Champness and Christopher Harper.

    Adolphus married Pauline SEIBLER on 30 Aug 1880 in Parish Church, South Hackey, Middlesex, London, England, UK. Pauline was born about 1857 in Baden, Germany; died in Mar 1919 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Jane Sarah LEVINJane Sarah LEVIN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 3 Mar 1854 in 39 City Garden Row, St Lukes, Shoreditch, London, UK; died on 13 Oct 1930 in Mt Morgan, Qld, Aust.

    Jane married Christian Friedrich Wilhelm DUVE in UNKNOWN. Christian was born about 1835 in Prenslow, Germany; died on 18 Apr 1897 in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Jane Sarah DUVE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1876 in Queensland, Australia; died in 1877 in Queensland, Australia.
    2. 10. Mary Louisa DUVE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1878; died in UNKNOWN.

    Jane married Robert Frederick GEDDESDalby, Queensland, Australia. Robert was born in 1848 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK; died on 31 Aug 1888 in Aramac, Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Agnes Janet GEDDES  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1881 in Bowen Downs, Qld, Aust; died on 26 Jan 1950 in Brisbane, Qld, Aust.
    2. 12. Emily Grace GEDDES  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Nov 1883 in Muttaburra, Queensland, Australia; died on 21 Jan 1928 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia.
    3. 13. Robert Alexander GEDDES or KENNEDY  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Mar 1886 in Muttaburra, Queensland, Australia; died on 29 Oct 1955 in South Australia, Australia.
    4. 14. Charles William GEDDES  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Apr 1888 in Queensland, Australia; died on 7 Feb 1967 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

    Jane married James KENNEDY in 1889 in Queensland, Aust. James was born in JAN-APR 1859 in Tipperary, Ireland; died on 22 Jul 1930 in Mt Morgan, Qld, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Honora Kathleen KENNEDY  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1891 in Queensland, Australia; died in 1959 in Queensland, Australia.
    2. 16. Adolphus James KENNEDY  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1894 in Queensland, Australia; died in 1947 in Queensland, Australia.
    3. 17. Martin George KENNEDY  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1896 in Queensland, Australia; died in 1936 in Wollongong, NSW, Australia.

  7. 8.  Emily Hannah LEVIN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 27 Mar 1857 in Shoreditch, London, England, UK; died in Jan 1936 in 4 Dunedin Rd, Leyton, Essex, England, UK.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1871, Sewardstone Rd, East, Bethnal Green, London, England, UK

    Notes:

    Birth:
    GRO birth entry: 1857 birth in the sub-district of St Leonard's, Middlesex:
    No 68, 27 Mar 1857 at 9 Edwards Place, Emily Hannah, girl, father Adlolphus Levin, working jeweller, mother Mary Ann Levin formerly Champness.

    Emily married William GILL on 14 Sep 1881 in Parish Church, South Hackney, Middlesex, London, England, UK. William was born about 1857; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Henry William GILL  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1883; died in 1956.
    2. 19. Julia Mary Swain GILL  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Oct 1887 in Clerkenwell, London, England, UK; died in 1975 in London, England, UK.
    3. 20. Edith Mary GILL  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1890; died in UNKNOWN.
    4. 21. Maud Amelia GILL  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1895; died in 1986.
    5. 22. Emily Lily GILL  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1897; died in UNKNOWN.


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Jane Sarah DUVE Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born on 16 Sep 1876 in Queensland, Australia; died in 1877 in Queensland, Australia.

  2. 10.  Mary Louisa DUVE Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born on 16 Sep 1878; died in UNKNOWN.

    Family/Spouse: James MOLLOY. James was born on 29 Dec 1872 in Queensland, Australia; died on 17 Apr 1945 in Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 11.  Agnes Janet GEDDESAgnes Janet GEDDES Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born on 15 Jul 1881 in Bowen Downs, Qld, Aust; died on 26 Jan 1950 in Brisbane, Qld, Aust.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Qld State Library birth ref: 81/000019


    Died:
    https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au/
    Death registration: Agnes Janet O'Connor Death date: 26/01/1950 Mother's name: Sarah Jane Levien Father/parent's name: Robert Frederick Geddes Registration details: 1950/B/25578

    Agnes married James Joseph (Joe) WALLACE on 27 Feb 1900 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia. James (son of Thomas WALLACE and Johanna MULCAHELY) was born on 1 Mar 1865 in Clonmel, Tipperary, Ireland; died on 20 Jun 1936 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Julia Grace Levin WALLACE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Aug 1900 in Brighton, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; died on 27 Apr 1963 in Queensland, Australia.
    2. 24. Kathleen Jane Levin WALLACE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1901 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; died in UNKNOWN in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.
    3. 25. Ethel Johanna WALLACE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1904 in Mt Morgan, Qld, Aust; died on 16 Feb 1973 in Rockhampton, Qld, Australia.
    4. 26. Robert James WALLACE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1905 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; died on 24 Jul 1989 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 27 Jul 1989 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia.
    5. 27. Edna Agnes WALLACE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Feb 1908 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; died in UNKNOWN in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
    6. 28. Mary Magdalene WALLACE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1911 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; died on 27 Aug 1993 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
    7. 29. Alice Theresa WALLACE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Mar 1914 in Mt Morgan, Qld, Aust; died in UNKNOWN in Brisbane, Qld, Aust.
    8. 30. Madeline May WALLACE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Apr 1917 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; died on 2 Jan 2003 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
    9. 31. Elva WALLACE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Feb 1921 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; died on 31 May 1992 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

  4. 12.  Emily Grace GEDDES Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born on 8 Nov 1883 in Muttaburra, Queensland, Australia; died on 21 Jan 1928 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Qld State Library birth ref: 83/004932

    Emily married William Neil DRENT in 1903 in Westport, West Coast, New Zealand. William was born in Jun 1874 in Murrurundi, New South Wales, Australia; died on 12 Sep 1958 in Emu Park, Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Cecilia Neil DRENT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1902 in Westport, West Coast, New Zealand; died on 29 Jun 1944 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.
    2. 33. William Robert James DRENT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1904; died in 1905.
    3. 34. Sidney Arthur John DRENT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1907; died in 1984.
    4. 35. Albert Picton DRENT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Oct 1909 in Picton, New Zealand; died on 6 Nov 1967 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
    5. 36. Alexander Byron Cedric DRENT  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jul 1911 in Waihi, Waikato, New Zealand; died in 1977 in Dapto, New South Wales, Australia.
    6. 37. Jane Ann Levin DRENT  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1914; died in 2009.

  5. 13.  Robert Alexander GEDDES or KENNEDY Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born on 8 Mar 1886 in Muttaburra, Queensland, Australia; died on 29 Oct 1955 in South Australia, Australia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _MILT: 1916-1919; 5765, 2nd Tunnelling Company, AIF
    • Residence: 1930, Picton, Werriwa, New South Wales, Australia
    • Residence: 1937, Helensburgh, Werriwa, New South Wales, Australia
    • Residence: 1943, Foveaux, East Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Residence: 1949, Foveaux, West Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    Notes:

    Information on his army record has him dying in Adelaide 29 Oct 1955 as Robert Alexander Kennedy (Kennedy being his mother's third husband). Research by Donna Baldey published at http://tinyurl.com/6qdhlya gives details of him as a member of 2nd Tunnelling Company during WWI. It appears to be the same person as the researcher also details the service records of his half-brothers James Adolphus Kennedy and Martin George Kennedy. Alex (as he Robert Alexander was known) used the Kennedy surname. According to family information he did not marry and ended up moving to South Australia with the family who ran the boarding house in which he lived in Sydney.
    So, Robert Alexander Geddes or Kennedy is also found on the electoral roll in New South Wales as a labourer in 1930 at the Nepean Dam, Werriwa. In 1937, he is found at the Woronora Dam, Werriwa. His connection with dam work fits with his war experiences as a tunneller and is confirmed by family members who knew of him. In 1943 and 1949, he is living at Albion St, East Sydney. Not found on electoral roll thereafter.


    Birth:
    Queensland Historical Indexes: 1886/C18 Robert Alexander son of Geddes Robert Frederick Sarah Jane Levin


    _MILT:
    http://tinyurl.com/7pkuktr Item details for: MT1486/1, GEDDES/ROBERT ALEXANDER
    http://tinyurl.com/7ogbzhy
    Item details for: B2455, KENNEDY ROBERT ALEXANDER
    KENNEDY Robert Alexander : Service Number - 5765 : Place of Birth - Muttaburra QLD : Place of Enlistment - Sydney NSW : Next of Kin - (Mother) KENNEDY Jane
    Item barcode 7364601 Records authority class number 1023540 Date registered 06 Aug 2004


    Died:
    Australia Death Index, 1787-1985: Name: Robert Alexander Kennedy. Death Date: 29 Oct 1955. Death Place: South Australia. Registration Year: 1951-1955. Registration Place: South Australia. Page Number: 6310. Volume Number: 833


  6. 14.  Charles William GEDDES Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born on 22 Apr 1888 in Queensland, Australia; died on 7 Feb 1967 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

    Notes:

    At the website http://www.muttaburra.com, it states that while on active service in WWI in England Charles married Clara Jane Olney 21/3/1918
    For more, see http://tinyurl.com/plo6pol


    Birth:
    Queensland Historical Indexes: 1888/C32 William Charles Geddes Robert Frederick Jane Sarah Levin


    Died:
    bdm.nsw.gov.au 12455/1967 GEDDES CHARLES WILLIAM son of ROBERT

    Charles married Clara Jane OLNEY on 21 Mar 1918 in Ealing, London, England, UK. Clara was born in 1894 in Reigate, Surrey, England, UK; died on 22 Sep 1959 in Hurstville, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 15.  Honora Kathleen KENNEDY Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1891 in Queensland, Australia; died in 1959 in Queensland, Australia.

  8. 16.  Adolphus James KENNEDY Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1894 in Queensland, Australia; died in 1947 in Queensland, Australia.

  9. 17.  Martin George KENNEDY Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1896 in Queensland, Australia; died in 1936 in Wollongong, NSW, Australia.

  10. 18.  Henry William GILL Descendancy chart to this point (8.Emily2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1883; died in 1956.

  11. 19.  Julia Mary Swain GILL Descendancy chart to this point (8.Emily2, 1.Mary1) was born on 28 Oct 1887 in Clerkenwell, London, England, UK; died in 1975 in London, England, UK.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Indexes


    Died:
    England & Wales, Death Index


  12. 20.  Edith Mary GILL Descendancy chart to this point (8.Emily2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1890; died in UNKNOWN.

  13. 21.  Maud Amelia GILL Descendancy chart to this point (8.Emily2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1895; died in 1986.

  14. 22.  Emily Lily GILL Descendancy chart to this point (8.Emily2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1897; died in UNKNOWN.


Generation: 4

  1. 23.  Julia Grace Levin WALLACE Descendancy chart to this point (11.Agnes3, 7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born on 31 Aug 1900 in Brighton, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; died on 27 Apr 1963 in Queensland, Australia.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Name: Julia Grace Levin Hill Death Date: 27 Apr 1963
    Death Place: Queensland Father's name: James Wallace Mother's name: Agnes Jennet Geddes
    Registration Year: 1963 Registration Place: Queensland Registration Number: B057881 Page Number: 1283

    Julia married Joseph Edward HILL on 27 Dec 1922 in Queensland, Australia. Joseph was born on 1 Jan 1890 in Queensland, Australia; died on 9 Jul 1963 in Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 40. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 24.  Kathleen Jane Levin WALLACE Descendancy chart to this point (11.Agnes3, 7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born on 5 Oct 1901 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; died in UNKNOWN in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.

    Notes:

    DIVORCE ACTIONS. Undefended Action. Kathleen Jane Horstman, of Mt Morgan, petitioned for a dissolution of her marriage with William Henry Horstman on the grounds of desertion. Mr. E. R. Larcombe, instructed by Messrs. Hobler and Powell, appeared for the petitioner. There was no appearance of the defendant. Formal evidence of serving the writ on the defendant was given by Francis William Tooth, Supreme Court bailiff. The petitioner stated that she wa married to the defendant at Mt Morgan on March 11th, 1918, according to the rites of the Roman Catholic Church. After her marriage she lived and cohabited with her husband at Mt Morgan and Rockhampton. The issue of the marriage was one child, now eight years old. At this stage petitioner tendered the marriage certificate and His Honour remarked: "One of those youthful marriages. The husband was 20 and the girl was 17." Mr. Larcombe: The parents consent is endorsed on the back. His Honour: That's too young to marry. Continuing her evidence, the petitioner stated that her husband commenced to drink after their marriage, and he did not give her enough money on which to live. He left his employ ment in the mine at Mt. Morgan, came to Rockhampton, and secured a position in an orchestra. He was earning three pounds or three pounds 10 shillings, and he only gave her two pounds a week, sometimes less, to keep house, pay rent, and buy clothes for her husband. Towards the end of 1921 they had no clothes and she told her husband there was not sufficient money to clothe herself and the child. Her husband replied that if she wanted any more she could go out and work to get it, as he could not give her any more. Witness then secured a position as a cook and had supported her child and herself ever since. Her husband had not since contributed towards their support. In fact, when he she first started work he came to her for money. She told him that he should be supporing her, but gave him money. About three years ago be met witness in the street and asked her to make it up. She agreed to do so, provided he stopped drinking for a fortnight and straightened himself up. He said he would and asked witness to buy him a suit, as he had no clothes. She paid ?6 for a suit and gave him ?3 and promised to return at the end of a fortnight. When the time had expired she went to him, only to be abused by the defendant, who said all he wanted was the suit and that witness could get along the best way she could. As she was still maintaining the child, she requested His Honour to grant her the custody of it. His Honour granted an order nisi, returnable within three months, ordered the defendant to pay the costs of the action, and granted the petitioner custody of the child.
    APA citation: DIVORCE ACTIONS. (1927, May 24). Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878-1954), p. 11. Retrieved March 27, 2011, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article56275009


    Birth:
    Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922

    Kathleen married William Henry HORSTMAN on 11 Oct 1918 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia. William was born on 20 Apr 1898 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; died on 4 Jan 1957 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Madeline Jane HORSTMAN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 May 1919 in Mt Morgan, Qld, Aust; died in UNKNOWN.

    Kathleen married Charles Claude DEVNEY on 10 Jul 1929 in Queensland, Australia. Charles was born about 1900; died in 1977 in Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 43. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 25.  Ethel Johanna WALLACE Descendancy chart to this point (11.Agnes3, 7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born on 8 Jan 1904 in Mt Morgan, Qld, Aust; died on 16 Feb 1973 in Rockhampton, Qld, Australia.

    Ethel married Stanley Henry WEBER on 1 Oct 1927 in Queensland, Aust. Stanley was born on 24 Jul 1900 in Rockhampton, Qld, Australia; died on 17 Oct 1969 in Rockhampton, Qld, Australia; was buried on 18 Oct 1969 in Rockhampton Crematorium Chapel, Qld, Aust. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Valerie Helen WEBER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Nov 1935 in Hillcrest Hospital, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia; died on 29 Sep 2016 in Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia.
    2. 45. Delvine Linda WEBER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jan 1939 in Hillcrest Hospital, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia; died on 15 Mar 2022 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

  4. 26.  Robert James WALLACERobert James WALLACE Descendancy chart to this point (11.Agnes3, 7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born on 15 Aug 1905 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; died on 24 Jul 1989 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 27 Jul 1989 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Miner
    • _FGRAVE: 49819732

    Notes:

    CARRIED LIQUOR FROM LICENSED PREMISES ON SUNDAY MOUNT MORGAN CASE In the Mount Morgan Summons Court, before Mr R. Power, Police Magistrate, the police proceeded against Robert James Wallace for an alleged breach of section 3 of the Liquor Act that he carried liquor from the licensed premises of the Central Hotel, Mt Morgan, during prohibited hours on Sunday, February 23. Mr A. Neville appeared for the defendant. John McKenna, first-class sergeant of police, in charge of the Mount Morgan police station, stated that he was on duty in the police office about 4 p.m. on February 23. Constable Lee was also present. He saw the defendant ride past the police station in Hall Street on horseback. He attracted witness's attention as he was swaying from side to side on his horse. Witness gave Constable Lee certain instructions. Constable Lee then left the police office. Witness then watched the defendant ride into Central Street and up to the Central Hotel. Defendant rode round towards the back of the premises around Sigvart's garage. He was out of witness's view for about 20 minutes. Then he saw the defendant come back, still on horse-back, and ride down Central Street towards the intersection of Pattison and Central streets. Defendant was carrying a bag full of something on the off side of his saddle. Constable Lee was following the defendant, about 50 yards behind. The defendant was riding at a "jog," not a fast "jog." but too fast for a man on foot to catch hun. He appeared to be going to make up Pattison Street. Witness then backed his car out of the garage, drove into Ball Street, then into East Street and at the intersection he picked up Constable Lee in the car. The defendant was ahead of Constable Lee about 250 to 300 yards. As the constable stepped into the car the defendant broke into a canter. They followed the defendant, keeping him in view all the time until be pulled up in Norton Street, in front of Michael McHugh's residence. They arrived in front of McHugh's residence as the defendant pulled his horse up. Defendant was still sitting on his horse as they stepped out of the car. Constable Lee said to the defendant: "I just saw you coming out of the back entrance of the Central Hotel carrying that bag, which you have tied on your saddle, and I suspect that you have liquor in lt, and I would like to examine it." The defendant was partly intoxicated. Defendant said: "Yes, I have some bottles of beer in that bag that I just purchased from the Central Hotel, but I am not going to tell who I bought them off. Mick and I were just going to have a few drinks here at the house. There is no harm in that, is there?" Defendant then got off his horse and commenced to talk to Constable Lee. Witness then took the bag from the saddle. In the presence of the defendant, Michael McHugh, and Constable Lee he commenced to count the bottles. He found there were six bottles of Mac's ale, two bottles of draught beer and a bottle of lemonade. Michael McHugh then said to witness, in the presence of the defendant : "You are not going to take that beer, are you sergeant? I am halves in that. I paid for half the beer. Jim just went down to the Central Hotel to get a few bottles and we were going to have a drink at the house here." Each bottle was wrapped in newspaper and they were Icy cold as if they had just come out of an ice chest or freezing chamber. He said to the defendant : "Do you know that lt is a breach of the Liquor Act to obtain liquor from a hotel on Sunday?" Defendant replied : "Yes, I know that, but Mick and I were just going to have a few drinks here at the house and we were not going to interfere with anyone." Witness said : ``I am going to take possession of this liquor and I intend to report the matter. Would you care to initial these bottles?" Defendant replied. "No." McHugh said in the presence of the defendant, "Be a sport, sergeant, and leave us a couple of bottles to have a drink and charge Jim with the balance." In the presence of the defendant and McHugh, witness dated and initialled all the labels of all the bottles and took possession of them. He then asked the defendant to accompany them to the Central Hotel, as he wished to question the licensee, Mr Hotz, but the defendant declined. At the Central Hotel the constable and witness had a conversation with the licensee and showed him the bag of liquor. The licensee told him something. Mr Neville : Do you mean that you were in the police office at the Court House? Witness : Yes Where was the defendant when you saw him first? - Riding past the police office window. What gave you the impression that you wanted Constable Lee to go somewhere as far as defendant was concerned? - Just to keep him under observation as part of our job. When did you leave the police office? - Shortly after Lee left. Where did you go? - I walked through the Court House on to the veranda. Could you see the defendant go around to the back of the premises? - I saw him go around the corner of the garage. When you first saw him he was just across the road ? - Yes. Would it be possible that he had the bag of beer on the horse then? -No. Why? - Because I could see him. I had him under observation. I could see the off side as he passed the station. I could see both sides of the horse when the defendant was riding down Central Street. You can't say where the defendant was during the 20 minutes he was out of your view ? - No. Are you prepared to say you saw defendant on licensed premises that day? - No. I did not see him on licensed premises. The P.M.: Did you see him entering or leaving the licensed premises of the Central Hotel that day? Witness : No. I only saw him coming from that direction. You did not see him carry liquor away from the hotel premises? - No. Corroborative evidence was given by Constable Lee. Mr Neville : You were in the police office when you saw Wallace first? -Yes. Then you went after him and you got as far as Daniel's yard? - Yes. How far would that be from the fence of the licensed premises? - The width of the street. Where was defendant's horse? - Tied up to the fence at Sigvart's. You said you had a perfect view of the defendant coming out of the licensed premises ? -Yes. You know that you are entitled to go into a licensed premises on Sunday? - Yes. You know that you could have arrested hun here and then? - No. Why? - I haven't got the power to arrest him. Why did not you interrogate defendant when he left the premises? - He was 20 yards ahead of me. Did he say he got the liquor from the Central Hotel? - He admitted that he got the liquor from the Central Hotel, but said that he would not say who supplied him. Why did not you summons Hotz or subpoena him? - We did not have any evidence against Hotz. You were so close that you could see him why did not you go across and interrogate him? - I did not chase him. I followed him. The P.M.: Why did not you stop him and interrogate him when you saw him leaving the premises? - I was 20 yards away and had a fence to climb over. I called out to him and did all I could to stop defendant. Did you have him under observation all the time from the time you saw him leaving the hotel premises until you stopped him ? - Yes. The defendant stated that he was a labourer, residing at River Street, Mount Morgan. About 3.30 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, he went to Sigvart's garage carrying a bag of beer on a horse. He purchased that beer on the previous night. He went to see whether Mick McHugh had finished his job in the garage. McHugh was not at the garage which was shut. He then rode to McHugh's residence. He did not see the Sergeant or Constable Lee at any time until he arrived at McHugh's residence. He told the sergeant that he got the beer on Saturday night. Constable Lee did not ask where he got the beer. He bought the beer from his home on the Sunday. Sergeant McKenna : Do you deny riding down Hall Street on that Sunday? Witness : Yes. I do. Do you admit riding around the corner of Sigvart's garage? - Yes. Do you deny walking in on the licensed premises on to the back veranda? - Yes. Do you deny coming out with that bag of beer in your hand and tying it on the saddle? - Yes. There was no need to tie lt on. I had it on when I went there. Do you admit that the police arrived just as you pulled up at McHugh's residence? As I got off the horse you pulled up in the car. Were you sober that day? - Yes, I was. You know that McHugh was prosecuted as a result of that interview for abusive language? - Yes. What condition was McHugh in? - He was sober. Do you know that McHugh pleaded guilty to that charge? - Yes. According to you a lot of the evidence given by the two police witnesses is false? - I will definitely say yes. Do you admit that we were going to arrest you for being drunk in charge of a horse? I admit nothing. You said you were going to arrest me. I said, "Why don't you?" Did they arrest you on that Sunday afternoon? - No. After Sergeant McKenna and Mr Neville had addressed the Bench, the defendant was convicted and fined one pound with 7 shillings sixpence costs in default 14 days' imprisonment. The magistrate remarked that It was a most glaring case and that he could have imposed a penalty of 10 pounds, but he took into consideration that defendant was a married man with a wife and family. Be advised defendant to in future keep away from hotel during prohibited hours. APA citation: CARRIED LIQOUR FROM LICENSED PREMISES ON SUNDAY. (1941, May 5). Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878-1954), p. 3. Retrieved March 27, 2011, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article56197570


    In the Police Court on Saturday, before Mr R. Power, P.M., Hugh Walker, Robert James Wallace and James Kennedy pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness. They were convicted, but not punished. They were also charged with having stolen, conjointly, from John Patrick McMeniman, licensee of the Queensland National Hotel, Mt. Morgan, the sum of 14 pounds 10 shillings. Formal evidence of arrest was given by Constable T. Denning. On the application of Sergeant T. Torpy, defendants were remanded to Friday next. The P.M. asked defendants if they wished to apply for bail, but they replied they did not think they could get it. Sergeant Torpy asked that if bail were granted, it be made substantial in regard to Wallace and Walker. The P.M. made no order. APA citation: POLICE COURT. (1929, November 4). Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878-1954), p. 6. Retrieved March 27, 2011, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article55344741
    MT MORGAN POLICE COURT. Our Mt. Morgan correspondent advised last night that in the Police Court that day before the P.M. (Mr. R. Power), H. Walker, J. Wallace, and F. Kennedy, who had been remanded for eight days on a charge of having stolen 14 pounds 10 shillings the property of John Patrick McMeniman, had decided to plead guilty. Each defendant was fined 2 pounds and ordered to make restitution of 8 pounds 14s., the balance of the amount uncovered. A month was allowed in which to pay the fine; in default, a month's imprisonment. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article55344616


    Birth:
    1905 C9043 Robert James Wallace son of James Wallace and Agnes Janet Geddes


    Died:
    WALLACE ROBERT JAMES 83 M died 24/07/1989 buried 27/07/1989 section 7 row RR grave 33 CATHOLIC AL100 section QQ. Reopen AJ35. Occupation: Pensioner.

    Robert married Edna Loraine HOFFMAN on 25 Jun 1932 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia. Edna (daughter of Alfred Robert HOFFMAN and Florence COLLINS) was born on 2 Jun 1915 in Many Peaks, Queensland, Australia; died on 18 May 1975 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. James Alfred WALLACE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Nov 1932 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; died on 3 Jul 2017 in Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.
    2. 47. Patricia Edna WALLACE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jun 1934 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; died on 30 Oct 2006 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.
    3. 48. Madeline May WALLACE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1935 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; died on 26 Oct 2022 in Queensland, Australia.
    4. 49. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 50. Lorraine Bernice WALLACE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jul 1939 in Mt Morgan, Qld, Australia; died on 17 Dec 2005 in Rockhampton, Qld, Australia.
    6. 51. Edward "Ned" John WALLACE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jul 1941 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; died on 30 Dec 2000 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 5 Jan 2001 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia.
    7. 52. Esme Florence WALLACE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Feb 1943 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; died on 21 Jan 2016 in Biloela, Queensland, Australia.
    8. 53. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 54. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 27.  Edna Agnes WALLACE Descendancy chart to this point (11.Agnes3, 7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born on 4 Feb 1908 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; died in UNKNOWN in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Qld State Library birth ref: Qld 08/008344

    Edna married Harold Joseph O'NEILL in 1936 in Queensland, Australia. Harold was born about 1906; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 55. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 28.  Mary Magdalene WALLACE Descendancy chart to this point (11.Agnes3, 7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born on 14 Jan 1911 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; died on 27 Aug 1993 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Family information.

    Mary married Harold DEISSLERQueensland, Australia. Harold was born about 1910; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 56. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 57. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 29.  Alice Theresa WALLACE Descendancy chart to this point (11.Agnes3, 7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 Mar 1914 in Mt Morgan, Qld, Aust; died in UNKNOWN in Brisbane, Qld, Aust.

    Family/Spouse: Roy KRUGER. Roy was born about 1910; died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 58. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 30.  Madeline May WALLACE Descendancy chart to this point (11.Agnes3, 7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born on 12 Apr 1917 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; died on 2 Jan 2003 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGRAVE: 206808182
    • Residence: 1943, 45 Sydney St, New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • Residence: 1949, Gympie Rd, Northgate, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • Residence: 1958-1968, 385 Main St, Kangaroo Pt, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • Residence: 1972, 46 Greenmount Ave, Holland Park, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • Residence: 1977-1980, 5/1552 Logan Rd, Mt Gravatt, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • _FNRL: 6 Jan 2003, East Chapel, Mt Thompson Crematorium, Holland Park, Brisbane,Queensland, Australia

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Qld BDM: 1917 C6531 Madeline May Wallace James and Agnes Janet Geddes


    Residence:
    Australian electoral roll


    Residence:
    Australian electoral roll


    Residence:
    Australian electoral roll


    Residence:
    Australian electoral roll


    Residence:
    Australian electoral roll


    _FNRL:
    From funeral notice

    Family/Spouse: Reginald Charles WESTACOTT. Reginald was born on 14 Sep 1896 in London, England, UK; died on 10 Apr 1974 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 59. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 60. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 31.  Elva WALLACE Descendancy chart to this point (11.Agnes3, 7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born on 21 Feb 1921 in Mt Morgan, Queensland, Australia; died on 31 May 1992 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1954-80, 54 Pechey St, Chermside, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • Residence: 1949, 13 Railway Tce, Milton, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Notes:

    Birth:
    https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au/
    Birth registration:
    Elva Wallace Birth date: 21/02/1921 Mother's name:Agnes Janet Geddes Father/parent's name:James Wallace
    Registration details:1921/C/2206

    Australia, World War II Military Service Records, 1939-1945
    Name: Elva Wallace Birth Date: 21 Feb 1921 Birth Place: Mount Morgan Queensland
    Enlistment Place: Brisbane Service Number: 100641 Next of Kin: Agnes Wallace
    Series Description: A9301: RAAF, NCOs and Other Ranks


    Residence:
    Australian electoral roll


    Residence:
    Australian electoral roll


    Died:
    https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au/
    Death registration:
    Elva Sugars Birth year:1921Death date:31/05/1992
    Mother's name: Agnes Janet Geddes Father/parent's name: James Wallace
    Registration details:1992/4610

    Elva married Thomas Francis SUGARS on 1 Sep 1945 in Queensland, Australia. Thomas was born on 25 Jul 1921 in Taringa, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; died on 24 Apr 1978 in Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 32.  Cecilia Neil DRENT Descendancy chart to this point (12.Emily3, 7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1902 in Westport, West Coast, New Zealand; died on 29 Jun 1944 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Family information.


    Died:
    Family information.


  11. 33.  William Robert James DRENT Descendancy chart to this point (12.Emily3, 7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1904; died in 1905.

  12. 34.  Sidney Arthur John DRENT Descendancy chart to this point (12.Emily3, 7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1907; died in 1984.

  13. 35.  Albert Picton DRENT Descendancy chart to this point (12.Emily3, 7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born on 3 Oct 1909 in Picton, New Zealand; died on 6 Nov 1967 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Family information.


    Died:
    Family information.


  14. 36.  Alexander Byron Cedric DRENT Descendancy chart to this point (12.Emily3, 7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born on 31 Jul 1911 in Waihi, Waikato, New Zealand; died in 1977 in Dapto, New South Wales, Australia.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Family information.


    Died:
    Family information.


  15. 37.  Jane Ann Levin DRENT Descendancy chart to this point (12.Emily3, 7.Jane2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1914; died in 2009.


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