Ira James Bradley

M, #1, b. 14 February 1928, d. 6 July 2018
Pedigree
Ira Bradley
Father*George Stewart Bradley b. 9 Jul 1893, d. 30 May 1975
Mother*Ruth Ella Lowis b. 22 Aug 1899, d. 26 May 1993
Last Edited21 Jun 2025
Birth*Ira James Bradley was born on 14 February 1928 at Subiaco, Western AustraliaG. 
He was the son of George Stewart Bradley and Ruth Ella Lowis. 
Death*Ira James Bradley died on 6 July 2018 at Como, Western AustraliaG, at age 90. 
Burial*He was buried at Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park, Padbury, Western AustraliaG; Santalum Court-Creek 1-0033.1
Family*Family Fact: Bradley/Bear/Hillier/Lowis/Mackel - Adams/Martin/Hayman/McMillan Marriage. 
Residence*Ira James Bradley lived at Dowerin, Western AustraliaG; then Carine. 
RelationshipFather of Neil James Bradley

Citations

  1. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, Ira Bradley. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

George Stewart Bradley

M, #11, b. 9 July 1893, d. 30 May 1975
Pedigree
George Bradley
Father*Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley b. 19 Dec 1863, d. 25 Oct 1943
Mother*Catherine (Kate*) Hillier b. 29 Jul 1866, d. 25 Aug 1945
Last Edited28 May 2025
Birth*George Stewart Bradley was born on 9 July 1893 at Mundulla, South AustraliaG; reg: 531 250 Wel**.
He was the son of Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley and Catherine (Kate*) Hillier. 
Marriage*George Stewart Bradley married Amy Edith Carra, daughter of Samuel Matthew Carra and Adelaide Jane Snell, on 2 July 1919 at Perth, Western AustraliaG; BRADLEY-CARRA.--On July 2. at the Methodist Church. Subiaco, by Rev. Roger, George, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Bradley, Dowerin, to Amy, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carra, Subiaco.1 
Marriage*George Stewart Bradley married Ruth Ella Lowis, daughter of James Lowis and Annie Bear, on 14 November 1921 at Minnivale, Western AustraliaG; Reg: Northam 95/1921.2,3
Death*George Stewart Bradley died on 30 May 1975 at Manning, Western AustraliaG, at age 81; 81yrs. 
Burial*He was buried at Karrakatta, Western AustraliaG; Gen Lawn 2, 198.

Family 1

Amy Edith Carra b. 1897, d. 15 Apr 1920

Family 2

Ruth Ella Lowis b. 22 Aug 1899, d. 26 May 1993
Children
MRCA*George Stewart Bradley is/are the Most Recent Common Ancestor(s) of Neil James Bradley and 2 known descendant(s) who have DNA matches to Neil. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 25 September 1914 at Dowerin, Western AustraliaG, Private, 601, 16th Battalion, E Company.4
Anecdote*Becomes Licensee of the Billiard Saloon of Dowerin. I think it was run by his brother Frank.5
Residence*He lived; Dowerin, Manning. 
Note*Ref Bert Finch
George bought his farm at Dowerin (site of the old house 6 mile from Dowerin) after he returned from WWI.


Extracts taken from George's Army Records obtained from the Australian Archives by Ross Bradley. The copy of Georges records belongs to Ira Bradley.

25/9/1914     Enlistment, 16th Batt, Northam, No. 601


12/4/1915     Arrived Gallipoli?
2/5/1915          Wounded, left leg, Gallipoli
          Transfered to Alexandria & Mustapha
20/6/1915     Rejoined unit
12/8/1915     Fractured right scapula, Gallipoli
12/8/1915     Transferred to Gen Hospital Alexandria

22/8/1915     Telegram to F Bradley, Dowerin
          "now reported Lance Corporal G.S.Bradley wounded 2nd occasion gunshot
          wound shoulder in 2nd Aust Gen Hospital Ghezireh Aug 12th...."

4/11/1915     Embarked from Alexandria for Gallipoli
18/11/1915     Rejoined Unit, Gallipoli
25/11/1915     Sick to hospital, mumps, Gallipoli
4/12/1915     Transferred to 13th CCS, Gallipoli
8/12/1915     17th General Hospital, frostbite & mumps, tranferred to Mustapha
18/12/1915     Admitted Mustapha
2/8/1915          Promoted to rank of Corporal, G Peninsula
25/12/1915     discharged to duty, Mustapha
28/12/1915     On strength ex Mustapha, Ghezireh
9/3/1916          rejoined unit, Tel el Kebii

11/4/1917     reported missing in action

          Captured: Reincourt
          Camp: Schneidemule

24/9/1917     advised that Corporal G.S. Bradley officially POW, Germany

22/1/1919     Corporal G.S. Bradley repatriated from Germany to England - arrived 12/1/1919.
          No. 601, 16th Battalion

26/2/1919     Offence, being in Bath without a pass, reprimanded

3/3/1919          Departed Portland for Australia on the "Euripedes"
21/4/1919     Discharged

Ref: Ira Bradley
Dad escaped from pow camps at least twice and at one stage spent 6 months on bread and water.

Recollections...Alwyn Robert Smith Nov 2001
George Bradley - Great Uncle, husband of Ruth. I can tell you little that you would be unaware of, he being your grandfather. I was rather scared of him. As school boys we were warned not to rile him when he was delivering wheat to the Minnivale Silo. We were told that he had an angry temper. I never saw evidence of it as I steered clear of him.

Aunty Ruth - One of natures truly delightful creatures, so placid and kind. You were lucky to have a grandmother such as her. Spoilt myself and brothers to a high degree when ever families visited. 
RelationshipGrandfather of Neil James Bradley

Citations

  1. [S89] Winners On The Track, The West Australian, Obituaries, 26/2/2004, 50, 8/7/1919 pg 1. Hereinafter cited as The West.
  2. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/. Hereinafter cited as Reverse WA Marriage Lookup.
  3. [S389] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Wedding - Anniversary (1951, November 30). The Dowerin Guardian and Amery Line Advocate (Wyalkatchem, WA : 1927 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved September 28, 2017, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article240259804. Hereinafter cited as Trove.
  4. [S156] UNSW AIF WWI, online www.aif.adfa.edu.au/aif. Hereinafter cited as UNSW AIF WWI.
  5. [S389] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Advertising (1920, August 7). Toodyay Herald (WA : 1912 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved February 17, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148913712. Hereinafter cited as Trove.

Ruth Ella Lowis

F, #12, b. 22 August 1899, d. 26 May 1993
Pedigree
Ruth Lowis
Father*James Lowis b. 5 Nov 1853, d. 5 Apr 1940
Mother*Annie Bear b. 1858, d. 15 Jun 1939
Last Edited28 Jun 2021
Birth*Ruth Ella Lowis was born on 22 August 1899 at South Africa. 
She was the daughter of James Lowis and Annie Bear. 
Marriage*Ruth Ella Lowis married George Stewart Bradley, son of Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley and Catherine (Kate*) Hillier, on 14 November 1921 at Minnivale, Western AustraliaG; Reg: Northam 95/1921.1,2
Death*Ruth Ella Lowis died on 26 May 1993 at Salter Point, Western AustraliaG, at age 93; 93yrs. 
Burial*She was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery and Crematorium, Karrakatta, Western AustraliaG; General-Lawn 2-0198.3 

Family

George Stewart Bradley b. 9 Jul 1893, d. 30 May 1975
Children
Immigration*Ruth Ella Lowis immigrated in August 1908 to Victoria on the ship Pericles from South Africa..4 
Residence*She lived; Dowerin, Manning. 
RelationshipGrandmother of Neil James Bradley

Citations

  1. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/. Hereinafter cited as Reverse WA Marriage Lookup.
  2. [S389] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Wedding - Anniversary (1951, November 30). The Dowerin Guardian and Amery Line Advocate (Wyalkatchem, WA : 1927 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved September 28, 2017, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article240259804. Hereinafter cited as Trove.
  3. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S217] PRO Vic Unassited Immigration, online proarchives.imagineering.com.au. Hereinafter cited as PRO Vic Unassited Immigration.

Francis Lowis Bradley

M, #14, b. 11 March 1924, d. 18 December 2013
Pedigree
Frank Bradley
Father*George Stewart Bradley b. 9 Jul 1893, d. 30 May 1975
Mother*Ruth Ella Lowis b. 22 Aug 1899, d. 26 May 1993
Last Edited31 Mar 2021
Birth*Francis Lowis Bradley was born on 11 March 1924 at Maylands, Western AustraliaG. 
He was the son of George Stewart Bradley and Ruth Ella Lowis. 
Marriage*Francis Lowis Bradley married Doreen Rose Ralph, daughter of Henry Thomas Ralph and Eliza Honora Leheny, in 1948 at Perth, Western AustraliaG; reg: 1756/1948.1 
Death*Francis Lowis Bradley died on 18 December 2013 at Perth, Western AustraliaG, at age 89. 

Family

Doreen Rose Ralph b. 1922, d. 18 Jun 1995
Children
Residence*Francis Lowis Bradley lived on 17 March 1943 at Dowerin, Western AustraliaG.2 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 17 March 1943 at Dowerin, Western AustraliaG, WX38682, Sapper, 18 Field Company.2
Milit-End*He ended military service on 19 June 1946.2 
Fame*He achieved Fame as a WAFL player. He played 1 league game with Swan Districts as a rover on 12 June 1948 at Swan Districts, Western Australia.3 
RelationshipUncle of Neil James Bradley
NotedFamous People
ChartsRalph Family Links

Citations

  1. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/. Hereinafter cited as Reverse WA Marriage Lookup.
  2. [S63] WW2 Nominal Roll, online nominal_rolls.dva.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as WW2 Nominal Roll.
  3. [S89] Winners On The Track, The West Australian, Obituaries, 26/2/2004, 50. Hereinafter cited as The West.

Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley1

M, #19, b. 19 December 1863, d. 25 October 1943
Pedigree
Francis Mortimer Bradley
Father*Charles George Mortimer Bradley b. 15 Nov 1834, d. 29 Jun 1909
Mother*Anne Ford Craig b. 3 Jan 1841, d. 20 Mar 1916
Last Edited29 May 2025
Birth*Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley was born on 19 December 1863 at Bungaree, VictoriaG; reg: 18862 **.2
He was the son of Charles George Mortimer Bradley and Anne Ford Craig. 
Marriage*Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley married Catherine (Kate*) Hillier, daughter of George Hillier and Catherine Mackel, on 20 May 1886 at Wirrega, South AustraliaG; Reg: 147 619** Residence of George Hillier, Coromundel Farm.2
Death*Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley died on 25 October 1943 at Claremont, Western AustraliaG, at age 79; reg: 073223 79yrs. 
Burial*He was buried at Karrakatta, Western AustraliaG; Wesleyn Cemetry, ha 544.3

Family

Catherine (Kate*) Hillier b. 29 Jul 1866, d. 25 Aug 1945
Child
MRCA*Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley and Catherine (Kate*) Hillier is/are the Most Recent Common Ancestor(s) of Neil James Bradley and 10 known descendant(s) who have DNA matches to Neil. 
Occupation*Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley was a Labourer, Farmer. 
Residence*He lived; Mundulla SA, Worsley, Dowerin, Cottesloe. 
OccupationHe was a Teamster in 1905 at Worsley, Western Australia.4 
Note*Headstone Karrakatta: "Francis Mortimer Bradley died 25th Oct 1943 Aged 79 Years Catherine died 25th Aug 1945 aged 80 years"

Believed to have come across from SA about 1900 and spent some time in the SW in the timber industry before settling on Dowerin appox 1908.

Funeral Notice 26/10/1943
Bradley - The friends of the late Francis Mortimer Bradley, of 6 Eileen St, Cottesloe, and late of Dowerin, beloved husband of Catherine, are respectfully informed that his remains will be interred in the Wesleyan Cemetery, Karrakatta at 11 o'clock tomorrow (Wednesday).

Recollections...Alwyn Robert Smith Nov 2001
My boyhood memories and impressions of my Great Grandfather Frances Mortimer Bradley and his immediate family. The period from 1932 to 1940.

Frank Bradley... I well remember him as a sprightly upstanding gentleman who carried himself with an erect position even though he was approaching seventy years of age. He had a head of white hair and a handle bar moustache. He chose his words carefully and I never heard him engage in arguement or express his views in a loud manner. I never saw him partake of alcohol. I spent a number of short holiday breaks a the Bradley farm situated on the Dowerin-Wyalkatchem road.

My biggest thrill was to journey with him in his Fiat motor cars of which he owned two (not at the same time). He had a penchant for Fiats whilst the rest of the district owned either Peacock Chevrolets or Ford Ts of As. He took me with him perched up on the front seat and on odd occassions he allowed me to blow the horn, what a thrill!!!

The purpose of the trips was to either purchase goods from George Allanson's Universal Providers in Dowerin or head to the Minnivale Co-op. Top speed over rough gravel roads would have been 25 miles per hour (about 40 kilometre per hour).

Grandma Bradley, I must admit I never knew her christian name, was a well organised lady who spoilt me and my brothers Ian and Desmond when we visited them. 
RelationshipGreat-grandfather of Neil James Bradley

Citations

  1. [S1] Clem Jones, Pioneers and Progress (Sands & McDougall 1978), 101.
  2. [S80] Certificate.
  3. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213657223/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S136] Wise's Directories, Western Australia Post Office Directory (Wise's) 1905 (Archive CD Books) (Perth: Wise's Directories, 1906). Hereinafter cited as Wise's Directory 1905.

Catherine (Kate*) Hillier

F, #20, b. 29 July 1866, d. 25 August 1945
Pedigree
Catherine Hillier
Father*George Hillier b. Oct 1833, d. 6 May 1915
Mother*Catherine Mackel b. 1836, d. 27 Aug 1916
Last Edited29 May 2025
Birth*Catherine (Kate*) Hillier was born on 29 July 1866 at Swamp Rd, Strathalbyn, South AustraliaG; reg: 45 463. 
She was the daughter of George Hillier and Catherine Mackel. 
Marriage*Catherine (Kate*) Hillier married Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley, son of Charles George Mortimer Bradley and Anne Ford Craig, on 20 May 1886 at Wirrega, South AustraliaG; Reg: 147 619** Residence of George Hillier, Coromundel Farm.1
Death*Catherine (Kate*) Hillier died on 25 August 1945 at Cottesloe, Western AustraliaG, at age 79; reg: 077977 80yrs. 
Burial*She was buried at Karrakatta, Western AustraliaG; Methodist Cemetry, ha 544.2

Family

Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley b. 19 Dec 1863, d. 25 Oct 1943
Child
MRCA*Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley and Catherine (Kate*) Hillier is/are the Most Recent Common Ancestor(s) of Neil James Bradley and 10 known descendant(s) who have DNA matches to Neil. 
Residence*She lived; Mundulla SA, Worsley, Dowerin, Cottesloe. 
ResidenceShe lived on 24 August 1945 at Cottesloe, Western AustraliaG; 6 Eileen St.3 
Note*Ref - Mundulla The Big Gum Country, RAC & TE Knowling, 1973

Hillier Family
George and his wife Catherine came overland from Milan during the 1870's, working as a shepherd and living at Cannawigra for a while. They came to the Mundulla township in 1881.

There were 6 sons and 4 daughters in the family, one son and one daughter going to WA to live.

John, George, Oliver and Arthur remained in this district alll their lives and many of their descendants are still in this area. Three daughters who remained here were; Fanny, Mrs Carson; Rose, Mrs Jack Gillies; and Harriett, Mrs G Martlew


Ref - Judy Johnson's notes

Witnesses to Marriage were: David Hillier and Rose Hillier both of Wirrega.
WHO was M Hillier of Coromandel Farm Wirrega????
Aunty Gwen originally said the Hilliers came out to Aust. on the ship the
'Coromandel' What is the Connection???????????????????
And why did these 2 Hilliers head for WA. Aunty Gwen thinks they did not
get along with the rest. One H had case of Bigamy!![A Cavanett]

Death Notice 27/8/1945
Bradley - on August 25, 1945 at her residence, 6 Eileen St Cottesloe, Catherine Bradley dearly beloved wife of the late Francis Mortimer Bradley, loved mother of Annie, Maude, Kit, Fannie, George and Frank, loved grandmother of 21 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; aged 80yrs. At rest. 
RelationshipGreat-grandmother of Neil James Bradley

Citations

  1. [S80] Certificate.
  2. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216877460/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S89] Winners On The Track, The West Australian, Obituaries, 26/2/2004, 50. Hereinafter cited as The West.

James Lowis

M, #21, b. 5 November 1853, d. 5 April 1940
Pedigree
James Lowis
Father*Thomas Lowis b. 1822, d. 1898
Mother*Margaret Penrith b. 1828, d. 1909
Last Edited29 Mar 2025
Birth*James Lowis was born on 5 November 1853 at Crosby Ravensworth, Westmorland, EnglandG; reg: 449/1853**.
He was the son of Thomas Lowis and Margaret Penrith. 
BaptismJames Lowis was baptized on 11 December 1853 at Crosby Ravensworth, Westmorland, England.1 
Marriage*He married Annie Bear, daughter of James Thomas Bear and Harriet Bryant Smith, on 25 August 1884 at St Mark's Church, Fitzroy, VictoriaG; reg: 3745**.
Death*James Lowis died on 5 April 1940 at Newport, VictoriaG, at age 86; reg: 3661/1940**


The Argus 8/4/1940

LOWIS.-On the 5th April, at the residence of his son-in-law (Mr. Ira Davies), 86 North Road, Newport. James, the dearly beloved husband of the late Annie Lowis, the loving lather of Millie (Mrs. Davies), Bessie (Mrs. Paull), Ralph, and Ruth (Mrs. Bradley, W.A.) aged 88 years. -In God's care.2
Burial*He was buried on 6 April 1940 at Williamstown, VictoriaG; FAG: 153569969.2,3 

Family

Annie Bear b. 1858, d. 15 Jun 1939
Child
(With Parents) Census_1861EngJames Lowis appeared on the 1861 English census of Rockcliffe, Churchtown, Cumberland, England, in the household of his parents Thomas Lowis and Margaret Penrith.4 
Occupation*James Lowis was a Joiner. 
(With Parents) Census_1871EngHe appeared on the 1871 English census of Gill Cottage, Greysouthern, Cumberland, EnglandG, in the household of his parents Thomas Lowis and Margaret Penrith.5 
Immigration*James Lowis immigrated circa 1879 to Victoria on the ship 61 years in Victoria..2 
ImmigrationHe immigrated in August 1908 to Victoria on the ship Pericles from South Africa..6 
Note*They were living in Vic (Williamstown) then spent time in South Africa before returning to Melbourne. 
Residence*He lived on 4 April 1940 at Williamstown, VictoriaG; 86 North Road, Newport.2 
RelationshipGreat-grandfather of Neil James Bradley

Citations

  1. [S690] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 viewed on Ancestry.com, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…. Hereinafter cited as England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975.
  2. [S79] Hereinafter cited as Death Certicate.
  3. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153569969/james-lowis. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S176] Ancestry.Com 1861 Census, online search.ancestry.co.uk, Carlisle, Stanwix, 6, 17, 3922, 74, 3. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.Com 1861 Census.
  5. [S177] Ancestry.Com 1871 Census, online search.ancestry.co.uk, Cockermouth, Workington, 3, 105, 5241, 67, 23. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.Com 1871 Census.
  6. [S217] PRO Vic Unassited Immigration, online proarchives.imagineering.com.au. Hereinafter cited as PRO Vic Unassited Immigration.

Annie Bear

F, #22, b. 1858, d. 15 June 1939
Pedigree
Annie Bear
Father*James Thomas Bear b. c 1832, d. 5 Nov 1910
Mother*Harriet Bryant Smith b. c 1834, d. 23 Apr 1913
Last Edited29 Mar 2025
Birth*Annie Bear was born in 1858 at Fryers Creek, Fryerstown, VictoriaG; reg: 19174. 
She was the daughter of James Thomas Bear and Harriet Bryant Smith. 
Marriage*Annie Bear married James Lowis, son of Thomas Lowis and Margaret Penrith, on 25 August 1884 at St Mark's Church, Fitzroy, VictoriaG; reg: 3745**.
Death*Annie Bear died on 15 June 1939 at Newport, VictoriaG; reg: 5398/1939**.1
Burial*She was buried on 16 June 1939 at Williamstown, VictoriaG; FAG: 153569968.1,2 

Family

James Lowis b. 5 Nov 1853, d. 5 Apr 1940
Child
Residence*Annie Bear lived on 28 May 1915 at North Williamstown, Victoria; 31 Queen St.3 
ResidenceShe lived on 14 June 1939 at Williamstown, VictoriaG; 86 North Road, Newport.1 
RelationshipGreat-grandmother of Neil James Bradley

Citations

  1. [S79] Hereinafter cited as Death Certicate.
  2. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153569968/annie-lowis. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  3. [S156] UNSW AIF WWI, online www.aif.adfa.edu.au/aif. Hereinafter cited as UNSW AIF WWI.

Samuel Nathaniel Hayman

M, #23, b. 8 July 1900, d. 14 February 1973
Pedigree
Sam Hayman
Father*Samuel John William George Hayman b. 14 Mar 1878, d. 4 Jan 1960
Mother*Elizabeth Ann (Tot*) McMillan b. 27 May 1880, d. 10 May 1923
Last Edited28 Jun 2021
Birth*Samuel Nathaniel Hayman was born on 8 July 1900 at West Perth, Western AustraliaG; reg: 3968** Duff St.
He was the son of Samuel John William George Hayman and Elizabeth Ann (Tot*) McMillan. 
Marriage*Samuel Nathaniel Hayman married Doris Trixie* Woods, daughter of Henry Watson (Harry*) Woods and Frances (Fanny*) Chamberlain, on 19 December 1925 at Maylands, Western AustraliaG; St Lukes Reg: Perth 1351/1925.1
Death*Samuel Nathaniel Hayman died on 14 February 1973 at Inglewood, Western AustraliaG, at age 72; 72yrs. 
Burial*He was buried at Karrakatta, Western AustraliaG; Anglican Lawn 5 Plot 514
Father of Rayma & Shirley. Also wife Trixie Doris.2

Family

Doris Trixie* Woods b. 13 Sep 1900, d. 30 Jun 1993
Child
Family*Family Fact: Adams/Martin to Hayman/McMillan Marriage. 
Milit-Beg*Samuel Nathaniel Hayman began military service on 31 August 1942 at Maylands, Western AustraliaG, W68805, Corporal, 1 Btn Volunteer Defence Corps.3 
Occupation*He was a Tiler, Tile Salesman - Bristile & Wunderlich 50yrs. 
Address* Samuel Nathaniel Hayman lived at Inglewood, Western AustraliaG. 
Note*Worked for Bristile & Wunderlich for over 50 years. Credited with tiling the tower of Hackett Hall, UWA.

President of the Australian Natives Assoc.

Secretary - Perth Football Club

Mothers side

Had an Aunty Millie lived in South Perth
Named after his Uncle Nathan
Judge McMillan who was on the bench when Rayma got married, he was grandpa's uncle
- Les Elliot recalls working with an Esme McMillan who was a relative.



 
RelationshipGrandfather of Neil James Bradley
ChartsShirley Hayman Ancestors
Harriet Adams Line (Chamberlain)

Citations

  1. [S80] Certificate.
  2. [S371] Karrakatta Headstone Transcriptions, online http://membership.wags.org.au/membership-mainmenu-44/…. Hereinafter cited as Karrakatta Headstones.
  3. [S63] WW2 Nominal Roll, online nominal_rolls.dva.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as WW2 Nominal Roll.

Doris Trixie* Woods1

F, #24, b. 13 September 1900, d. 30 June 1993
Pedigree
Trixie Woods
Father*Henry Watson (Harry*) Woods b. c 1859, d. 7 Apr 1926
Mother*Frances (Fanny*) Chamberlain b. Mar 1863, d. 4 Apr 1932
Last Edited28 Jun 2021
Birth*Doris Trixie* Woods was born on 13 September 1900 at Waroona, Western AustraliaG; reg: 3142.2,1 
She was the daughter of Henry Watson (Harry*) Woods and Frances (Fanny*) Chamberlain. 
BaptismDoris Trixie* Woods was baptized on 7 December 1900 at Pinjarra, Western AustraliaG.2 
Marriage*She married Samuel Nathaniel Hayman, son of Samuel John William George Hayman and Elizabeth Ann (Tot*) McMillan, on 19 December 1925 at Maylands, Western AustraliaG; St Lukes Reg: Perth 1351/1925.1
Death*Doris Trixie* Woods died on 30 June 1993 at Mount Lawley, Western AustraliaG, at age 92; 92yrs. 
Burial*She was buried at Karrakatta, Western AustraliaG; Anglican Lawn 5 Plot 514
Also husband Samuel Nathaniel.3

Family

Samuel Nathaniel Hayman b. 8 Jul 1900, d. 14 Feb 1973
Child
Family*Family Fact: Adams/Martin to Hayman/McMillan Marriage. 
Address* Doris Trixie* Woods lived at Inglewood, Western AustraliaG. 
(Next of Kin) Milit-BegShe was listed as the Next of Kin by Noel Waroona Woods MM on 21 May 1940 at Inglewood, Western AustraliaG; WWII, WX3155, Pvte, 3 Aust Mob Ldy & Fwd Decn Unit.4
Note*BDM Index has nana as Doris Trixie. 
RelationshipsGrandmother of Neil James Bradley
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Victoria Rae (Vicki*) Barrett
1st cousin 2 times removed of William (Bill*) McElroy
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Thomas Anthony (Tony*) Harrop
ChartsShirley Hayman Ancestors
Harriet Adams Line (Chamberlain)

Citations

  1. [S80] Certificate.
  2. [S142] Family Search, online www.familysearch.org, Australia, Births and Baptisms, 1792-1981 FHL microfilm 1363713, Pg 26. Hereinafter cited as Family Search.
  3. [S371] Karrakatta Headstone Transcriptions, online http://membership.wags.org.au/membership-mainmenu-44/…. Hereinafter cited as Karrakatta Headstones.
  4. [S63] WW2 Nominal Roll, online nominal_rolls.dva.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as WW2 Nominal Roll.

Rayma Dawn Hayman

F, #25, b. 29 November 1928, d. 18 September 2020
Pedigree
Rayma Hoskins
Father*Samuel Nathaniel Hayman b. 8 Jul 1900, d. 14 Feb 1973
Mother*Doris Trixie* Woods b. 13 Sep 1900, d. 30 Jun 1993
Last Edited15 Nov 2024
Birth*Rayma Dawn Hayman was born on 29 November 1928 at Perth, Western AustraliaG. 
She was the daughter of Samuel Nathaniel Hayman and Doris Trixie* Woods. 
Marriage*Rayma Dawn Hayman married Thomas Bruce Hoskins, son of Arthur Edward Hoskins and Annie Mary Breadsell, on 7 October 1950 at St George's Cathedral, Perth, Western AustraliaG. 
Death*Rayma Dawn Hayman died on 18 September 2020 at Duncraig, Western Australia, at age 91.
Burial*She was buried at Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park, Padbury, Western Australia.1 

Family

Thomas Bruce Hoskins b. 29 Oct 1927, d. 17 Jul 2005
RelationshipsAunt of Neil James Bradley
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Victoria Rae (Vicki*) Barrett
2nd cousin 1 time removed of William (Bill*) McElroy
4th cousin of Thomas Anthony (Tony*) Harrop
ChartsHarriet Adams Line (Chamberlain)

Citations

  1. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/276404381/rayma-hoskins. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Samuel John William George Hayman

M, #26, b. 14 March 1878, d. 4 January 1960
Pedigree
Samuel JWG Hayman
Father*George Hayman b. 25 Mar 1828, d. 5 Aug 1888
Mother*Sabina Pendor b. c 1834, d. 7 May 1896
Last Edited29 May 2025
Birth*Samuel John William George Hayman was born on 14 March 1878 at Perth, Western AustraliaG; reg: 18915**.
He was the son of George Hayman and Sabina Pendor. 
BaptismSamuel John William George Hayman was baptized on 23 March 1878 at Perth, Western Australia; RC.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Ann (Tot*) McMillan, daughter of Alexander McMillan and Elizabeth Anne Owens, on 24 July 1899 at Perth, Western AustraliaG; reg: 1216** CE - St Alban's.
Marriage*Samuel John William George Hayman married Ellen Doyle on 29 August 1925 at Perth, Western AustraliaG; reg: 1928.2,3 
Death*Samuel John William George Hayman died on 4 January 1960 at West Leederville, Western AustraliaG, at age 81; 81yrs - 110 St Leonard's Ave, West Leederville.3 
Burial*He was buried at Karrakatta, Western AustraliaG; R/C OC 428
81yr Also wife Ellen & grandson Robert Stewart COCHRANE.4,5

Family 1

Elizabeth Ann (Tot*) McMillan b. 27 May 1880, d. 10 May 1923
Children

Family 2

Ellen Doyle b. 1878, d. 22 Jul 1958
MRCA*Samuel John William George Hayman and Elizabeth Ann (Tot*) McMillan is/are the Most Recent Common Ancestor(s) of Neil James Bradley and 6 known descendant(s) who have DNA matches to Neil. 
Occupation*Samuel John William George Hayman was a Blacksmith. 
ResidenceHe lived in 1905 at West Perth, Western AustraliaG; 17 Duff St.6 
Residence*He lived in 1915 at West Perth, Western AustraliaG; Golding St.7 
Note*Bought up by his sister Mary Odea (Hayman.) 
RelationshipGreat-grandfather of Neil James Bradley
ChartsShirley Hayman Ancestors

Citations

  1. [S142] Family Search, online www.familysearch.org, "Australia Births and Baptisms, 1792-1981", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTZR-LG6: 28 January 2020), Samuel Joanus Heman, 1878.. Hereinafter cited as Family Search.
  2. [S190] WAGS, Marriage Index of WA 1915-33., CD-ROM (Bayswater, WA: WAGS, 2005), Marriages. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Index of WA 1915-33.
  3. [S80] Certificate.
  4. [S371] Karrakatta Headstone Transcriptions, online http://membership.wags.org.au/membership-mainmenu-44/…. Hereinafter cited as Karrakatta Headstones.
  5. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213700201/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  6. [S136] Wise's Directories, Western Australia Post Office Directory (Wise's) 1905 (Archive CD Books) (Perth: Wise's Directories, 1906). Hereinafter cited as Wise's Directory 1905.
  7. [S73] Harold Coppock Data,Carine.

Elizabeth Ann (Tot*) McMillan

F, #27, b. 27 May 1880, d. 10 May 1923
Pedigree
Elizabeth McMillan
Father*Alexander McMillan b. 18 Apr 1841, d. 11 Jul 1924
Mother*Elizabeth Anne Owens b. 2 Apr 1846, d. 17 Aug 1929
Last Edited29 May 2025
Birth*Elizabeth Ann (Tot*) McMillan was born on 27 May 1880 at Balranald, New South WalesG; reg: 9530. 
She was the daughter of Alexander McMillan and Elizabeth Anne Owens. 
Marriage*Elizabeth Ann (Tot*) McMillan married Samuel John William George Hayman, son of George Hayman and Sabina Pendor, on 24 July 1899 at Perth, Western AustraliaG; reg: 1216** CE - St Alban's.
Death*Elizabeth Ann (Tot*) McMillan died on 10 May 1923 at Perth, Western AustraliaG, at age 42; 42yrs. 
Burial*She was buried circa 12 May 1923 at Karrakatta, Western AustraliaG; RC Cemetry, DB plot 824.1 

Family

Samuel John William George Hayman b. 14 Mar 1878, d. 4 Jan 1960
Children
MRCA*Samuel John William George Hayman and Elizabeth Ann (Tot*) McMillan is/are the Most Recent Common Ancestor(s) of Neil James Bradley and 6 known descendant(s) who have DNA matches to Neil. 
Occupation*She was a Domestic Servant. 
Note*Mrs McMillan (mother of Ann) was a witness at the birth of Samuel Nathaniel in Perth 1900.

Karrakatta Computer says RC DB 824 which is a vacant plot. Need to check Methodist FC 130. 
RelationshipGreat-grandmother of Neil James Bradley
ChartsShirley Hayman Ancestors

Citations

  1. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213612434/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.

Henry Watson (Harry*) Woods

M, #28, b. circa 1859, d. 7 April 1926
Pedigree
Henry Woods
Father*Watson Woods
Last Edited21 Apr 2025
Birth*Henry Watson (Harry*) Woods was born circa 1859 at London, London, EnglandG.1 
He was the son of Watson Woods. 
Marriage*Henry Watson (Harry*) Woods married Frances (Fanny*) Chamberlain, daughter of Charles Allen Chamberlain and Harriet Clarence Adams, on 14 September 1883 at Fremantle, Western AustraliaG; St John's.1 
Death*Henry Watson (Harry*) Woods died on 7 April 1926 at Maylands, Western AustraliaG; Cancer of Kidney & Exhaustion; aged 67 ;reg: 422**.
Burial*He was buried at Karrakatta, Western AustraliaG; Anglican MA 504
64yr Also wife Frances.2,3

Family

Frances (Fanny*) Chamberlain b. Mar 1863, d. 4 Apr 1932
Children
MRCA*Henry Watson (Harry*) Woods and Frances (Fanny*) Chamberlain is/are the Most Recent Common Ancestor(s) of Neil James Bradley and 13 known descendant(s) who have DNA matches to Neil. 
Immigration*Henry Watson (Harry*) Woods immigrated circa 1870 on the ship Death Cert states in WA 56yrs.. 
Occupation*He was a Worked on Timber Mills, Tally Clerk, Carpenter, Horse Driver. 
Address* Henry Watson (Harry*) Woods lived at Waroona, Western AustraliaG. 
Residence*He lived in 1914 at Maylands, Western AustraliaG; Tenth Ave.4 
(Witness) BurialHe witnessed the burial of James Irwin* Chamberlain on 20 November 1915 at Fremantle, Western AustraliaG; Anglican plot 330

THE LATE LEADING SIGNALMAN IRWIN JAMES CHAMBERLAIN, R.A.N. Owing probably to the pathetic circumstances, together wlth the popu- larity of the late Leading Signalman, Irwln James Chamberlain, R.A.N., the funeral, which took place on Sunday afternoon last with naval honors, was one of the largest witnessed in Fre- mantle for many years. The deceased, who had Just reached his 23rd year, was born in Fremantle, and was a son of Mr. Charles Chamberlain, an old and respected identity of the Port. He had chosen a naval career, and was to have proceeded in a few weeks to the Eastern States to complete Ins course so as to become a chief petty officer. His brother, Gordon, is on active ser- vice at the Dardanelles. The long na- val cortege, headed by the firing party, moved from the residence of his parents, in Price-street, Fremantle, and preceded to the local cemetery where the remains were Interred in the Church of England portion. The casket, enshrouded with the Union Jack, was borne to the graveside by Yeomen Signalmen H'Callum, Lewis, Davey, Butchardt, and Bluejackets Tuxford and Ridley (of the Naval Re- serves). The naval chaplain, the Rev. Canon R. H. Moore, who conducted the servlce at the graveside,

also delivered a most impressive and appropriate address, in the presence of over one thousand people. The M.U. I.O.O.F, service was read by Bro. H. Flindell, P.G.M., W.A.D, The religious ceremony was concluded by the sing- ing of a verse of deceased's favorite hymn, 'Lead, Kindly Light.' The three volleys were then fired, and the Last Post sounded. The order of cortege was:— The firing party of twenty-six bluejackets of Naval Reserve, and a bugler, under Chief Petty Officer Scorey; the Implement Works Band, which, under the conduc- torship of Mr. Roy C. Davies, render- ed Handel's Dead March in 'Saul' en route; the hearse and bearers, and the mourners, which were composed of Senior Naval Cadets, under Chief Petty Officers Lane, Johnson and Mul- bearn. The parade, which consisted of over 200 Naval Reserves, was under 'the supervision of Lieut. C. T. Norris, who also represented Captain Clare, R.A.N., District Naval Officer. Others present were: Captain Anderson (re- presenting Major Griffiths; CO., (R.A. G.A., Fremantle), Commander C. J. Irvine, R.A.N.R. .(Chief. Harbormas- ter), the Minister for Public Works,

Mr. W. C. Angwin, M.L.A., Sergeant F. W. Harper (10th Light Horse), Mr. Geo. Sinclair representing Harbor and Lights Depariment, Bro. H. A. Her- bert (secretary), T. R. Cook (P.G.), J. C. Gunson (P.P.G.M.), T. Macliver (P.G.), and E. Hanklnson (N.G. of New Swan Lodge, No. 4408), and many other representative people. The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. C Cham- berlian (parents), Messrs. Harold and Glen Chamberlain (brothers), the Misses May and Effie Chamberlain (sisters), Mr. J. Craig (grandfather), Mesdames W. A. and A. Chamberlain, T. Kinsg, H. Woods, G. Cooper, W. Butterworth, B. Jones and J. P. Craig (aunts), Messrs, W. A. Alf Cham- berlain, T. King, H. Woods, G. Cooper, W. Butterworth, B. Jones, and J. P. Craig (uncles), Messrs, B Cooper, Leslie Chamberlain, Colin Craig, H. Adams, J and H. Davies and the Misses May and Jean Craig (cousins). Wreaths were sent by Warrant Of- ficers, N.C.O.'s and men of the I.L.A.G.A. and Garrison Guards, Senior Naval Cadets, Officers and Staff of Naval Office Fremantle. Captain and Mrs Clare, Captain Morrison, Naval Reserves, Vic's Picture Co, the "Groper" crew, and by relatives and numerous friends. Many letters telegrams, cards, and other tokens of condolence have, also been received by the bereaved parents. 'The funeral ar- rangements were in tho hands of Messrs. Arthur E. Davies and Co, of Fremantle.


The Daily News 25/11/1915 pg 7.5
Note*Lived at Jarrahdale, Carpenter in 1880's, later lived in Maylands C/E ref D of WA Vol4 Part 2.

Headstone - Karrakatta Anglican MA 504
"My Dear Husband Henry Watson Woods who departed this life April 7th 1926 Aged 67 Years Erected by his loving wife Frances"

Living at Lion Mill, Eastern Railway on Leslie Fenn's birth certificate. Note that he was recorded as Harry Wood.

- John Woods believes that Henry was born in London of Welsh parents as does Rayma Hoskins (nee Hayman.) 
RelationshipGreat-grandfather of Neil James Bradley
ChartsShirley Hayman Ancestors
Harriet Adams Line (Chamberlain)

Citations

  1. [S80] Certificate.
  2. [S371] Karrakatta Headstone Transcriptions, online http://membership.wags.org.au/membership-mainmenu-44/…. Hereinafter cited as Karrakatta Headstones.
  3. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213620811/…. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S469] Wise's Directories, Western Australia Post Office Directory (Wise's) 1905 (Archive CD Books) (Perth: Wise's Directories, 1914). Hereinafter cited as Wise's Directory 1914.
  5. [S389] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, The Daily News 25/11/1915 pg 7. Hereinafter cited as Trove.

Frances (Fanny*) Chamberlain

F, #29, b. March 1863, d. 4 April 1932
Pedigree
Frances Chamberlain
Father*Charles Allen Chamberlain b. 17 Sep 1829, d. 31 Oct 1881
Mother*Harriet Clarence Adams b. 10 Aug 1832, d. 19 Mar 1902
Last Edited21 Apr 2025
Birth*Frances (Fanny*) Chamberlain was born in March 1863 at Fremantle, Western AustraliaG. 
She was the daughter of Charles Allen Chamberlain and Harriet Clarence Adams. 
Marriage*Frances (Fanny*) Chamberlain married Henry Watson (Harry*) Woods, son of Watson Woods, on 14 September 1883 at Fremantle, Western AustraliaG; St John's.1 
Death*Frances (Fanny*) Chamberlain died on 4 April 1932 at Inglewood, Western AustraliaG, at age 69; aged 69 ;reg: 573**

Letter of Administration 428/1932. Executor Sam Hayman.2
Burial*She was buried at Karrakatta, Western AustraliaG; Anglican MA 504
Also husband Harry Watson.3,4

Family

Henry Watson (Harry*) Woods b. c 1859, d. 7 Apr 1926
Children
MRCA*Henry Watson (Harry*) Woods and Frances (Fanny*) Chamberlain is/are the Most Recent Common Ancestor(s) of Neil James Bradley and 13 known descendant(s) who have DNA matches to Neil. 
(Witness) BurialShe witnessed the burial of James Irwin* Chamberlain on 20 November 1915 at Fremantle, Western AustraliaG; Anglican plot 330

THE LATE LEADING SIGNALMAN IRWIN JAMES CHAMBERLAIN, R.A.N. Owing probably to the pathetic circumstances, together wlth the popu- larity of the late Leading Signalman, Irwln James Chamberlain, R.A.N., the funeral, which took place on Sunday afternoon last with naval honors, was one of the largest witnessed in Fre- mantle for many years. The deceased, who had Just reached his 23rd year, was born in Fremantle, and was a son of Mr. Charles Chamberlain, an old and respected identity of the Port. He had chosen a naval career, and was to have proceeded in a few weeks to the Eastern States to complete Ins course so as to become a chief petty officer. His brother, Gordon, is on active ser- vice at the Dardanelles. The long na- val cortege, headed by the firing party, moved from the residence of his parents, in Price-street, Fremantle, and preceded to the local cemetery where the remains were Interred in the Church of England portion. The casket, enshrouded with the Union Jack, was borne to the graveside by Yeomen Signalmen H'Callum, Lewis, Davey, Butchardt, and Bluejackets Tuxford and Ridley (of the Naval Re- serves). The naval chaplain, the Rev. Canon R. H. Moore, who conducted the servlce at the graveside,

also delivered a most impressive and appropriate address, in the presence of over one thousand people. The M.U. I.O.O.F, service was read by Bro. H. Flindell, P.G.M., W.A.D, The religious ceremony was concluded by the sing- ing of a verse of deceased's favorite hymn, 'Lead, Kindly Light.' The three volleys were then fired, and the Last Post sounded. The order of cortege was:— The firing party of twenty-six bluejackets of Naval Reserve, and a bugler, under Chief Petty Officer Scorey; the Implement Works Band, which, under the conduc- torship of Mr. Roy C. Davies, render- ed Handel's Dead March in 'Saul' en route; the hearse and bearers, and the mourners, which were composed of Senior Naval Cadets, under Chief Petty Officers Lane, Johnson and Mul- bearn. The parade, which consisted of over 200 Naval Reserves, was under 'the supervision of Lieut. C. T. Norris, who also represented Captain Clare, R.A.N., District Naval Officer. Others present were: Captain Anderson (re- presenting Major Griffiths; CO., (R.A. G.A., Fremantle), Commander C. J. Irvine, R.A.N.R. .(Chief. Harbormas- ter), the Minister for Public Works,

Mr. W. C. Angwin, M.L.A., Sergeant F. W. Harper (10th Light Horse), Mr. Geo. Sinclair representing Harbor and Lights Depariment, Bro. H. A. Her- bert (secretary), T. R. Cook (P.G.), J. C. Gunson (P.P.G.M.), T. Macliver (P.G.), and E. Hanklnson (N.G. of New Swan Lodge, No. 4408), and many other representative people. The chief mourners were Mr. and Mrs. C Cham- berlian (parents), Messrs. Harold and Glen Chamberlain (brothers), the Misses May and Effie Chamberlain (sisters), Mr. J. Craig (grandfather), Mesdames W. A. and A. Chamberlain, T. Kinsg, H. Woods, G. Cooper, W. Butterworth, B. Jones and J. P. Craig (aunts), Messrs, W. A. Alf Cham- berlain, T. King, H. Woods, G. Cooper, W. Butterworth, B. Jones, and J. P. Craig (uncles), Messrs, B Cooper, Leslie Chamberlain, Colin Craig, H. Adams, J and H. Davies and the Misses May and Jean Craig (cousins). Wreaths were sent by Warrant Of- ficers, N.C.O.'s and men of the I.L.A.G.A. and Garrison Guards, Senior Naval Cadets, Officers and Staff of Naval Office Fremantle. Captain and Mrs Clare, Captain Morrison, Naval Reserves, Vic's Picture Co, the "Groper" crew, and by relatives and numerous friends. Many letters telegrams, cards, and other tokens of condolence have, also been received by the bereaved parents. 'The funeral ar- rangements were in tho hands of Messrs. Arthur E. Davies and Co, of Fremantle.


The Daily News 25/11/1915 pg 7.5
Travel*Frances (Fanny*) Chamberlain was Travel on 13 February 1916 at Sydney, New South WalesG; Visited Sydney without Harry.6
Note*See Headstone under Henry. "Also His loving Wife Frances who died 4th April 1932."
 
RelationshipsGreat-grandmother of Neil James Bradley
1st cousin 3 times removed of Victoria Rae (Vicki*) Barrett
Great-grandaunt of William (Bill*) McElroy
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Thomas Anthony (Tony*) Harrop
ChartsShirley Hayman Ancestors
Harriet Adams Line (Chamberlain)

Citations

  1. [S80] Certificate.
  2. [S389] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, APA citationFamily Notices. (1932, April 14). Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954), p. 56. Retrieved February 20, 2016, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38890802. Hereinafter cited as Trove.
  3. [S371] Karrakatta Headstone Transcriptions, online http://membership.wags.org.au/membership-mainmenu-44/…. Hereinafter cited as Karrakatta Headstones.
  4. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213636812/frances-woods. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  5. [S389] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, The Daily News 25/11/1915 pg 7. Hereinafter cited as Trove.
  6. [S213] National Achives - WW1 Records, online www.naa.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as National Achives - WW1 Records.