James Peter Western

M, #10745, b. 22 June 1834, d. 4 August 1916
Pedigree
James P Western
Last Edited19 Jun 2023
Birth*James Peter Western was born on 22 June 1834 at Somerset, England.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Ann Vince, daughter of Henry William Vince and Mary Ann Foster, on 16 February 1865 at Guildford, Western AustraliaG; reg: 2250. 
Death*James Peter Western died on 4 August 1916 at Northam, Western AustraliaG, at age 82.
Burial*He was buried at Northam, Western AustraliaG; Ang Sec C Row 3 Plot 29.2 

Family

Mary Ann Vince b. 1846, d. 27 Apr 1926
Children
Convicted*James Peter Western was Convicted of wound with intent to murder in 1855 at Wells, Somerset, England, and was sentenced to life.3 
Immigration*He immigrated on 3 July 1855 to Fremantle, Western AustraliaG, on the ship Clara. He was assigned Convict No. 4357.3 
Ticket of Leave*His Ticket of Leave was granted on 30 November 1860 at Western Australia. 
Conditional Pardon*His Conditional Pardon was granted on 18 December 1865 at Western Australia. 
Story*There are detailed links to web records concerning his life on the FHWA Convict Website. 
ConvictConvicts

Citations

  1. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S336] Northam Cemetery - Pioneer Photos, online http://northamcemetery.atwebpages.com/. Hereinafter cited as Northam Cemetery.
  3. [S27] Rica Erickson and Gillian O'Mara, Convicts in WA 1850-1887 Dictionary of Western Australians Volume IX (University of WA Press, 1994, ISBN 1 875560 44 0).
  4. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Anika Donald. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  5. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, leanne799. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Mary Ann Vince

F, #10746, b. 1846, d. 27 April 1926
Pedigree
Mary Ann Vince
Father*Henry William Vince
Mother*Mary Ann Foster b. 1816, d. 16 Oct 1854
Last Edited16 Feb 2020
Birth*Mary Ann Vince was born in 1846 at Adelaide, South Australia. 
She was the daughter of Henry William Vince and Mary Ann Foster. 
Marriage*Mary Ann Vince married James Peter Western on 16 February 1865 at Guildford, Western AustraliaG; reg: 2250. 
Death*Mary Ann Vince died on 27 April 1926 at Northam, Western AustraliaG. 
Burial*She was buried at Northam, Western AustraliaG. 

Family

James Peter Western b. 22 Jun 1834, d. 4 Aug 1916
Children

Citations

  1. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Anika Donald. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, leanne799. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

James Wilkins

M, #10749, b. November 1859, d. 16 January 1895
Pedigree
James Wilkins
Father*Henry Wilkins b. 31 Mar 1823, d. 2 Sep 1918
Mother*Bridget Agnes Canady Kennedy b. 1832, d. 5 Oct 1900
Last Edited25 Sep 2010
Birth*James Wilkins was born in November 1859 at Western Australia. 
He was the son of Henry Wilkins and Bridget Agnes Canady Kennedy. 
Marriage*James Wilkins married Elizabeth Bonser, daughter of John Bonser and Margaret Bourke, in 1883 at Northam, Western AustraliaG; reg: 5479. 
Death*James Wilkins died on 16 January 1895 at Northam, Western AustraliaG, at age 35. 

Family

Elizabeth Bonser b. 1868, d. 22 Jan 1918
Child

Elizabeth Bonser

F, #10750, b. 1868, d. 22 January 1918
Pedigree
Elizabeth Bonser
Father*John Bonser b. 1826, d. 16 Sep 1899
Mother*Margaret Bourke b. 1836, d. 26 Sep 1896
Last Edited13 Jan 2013
Birth*Elizabeth Bonser was born in 1868 at Western Australia. 
She was the daughter of John Bonser and Margaret Bourke. 
Marriage*Elizabeth Bonser married James Wilkins, son of Henry Wilkins and Bridget Agnes Canady Kennedy, in 1883 at Northam, Western AustraliaG; reg: 5479. 
Death*Elizabeth Bonser died on 22 January 1918 at Northam, Western AustraliaG.1,2,3 
Burial*She was buried at Northam, Western AustraliaG; Buried as Elizabeth Powell (remarried)

Elizabeth (No. 6 Child of John and Margaret)
Elizabeth was born 1868. Elizabeth presumably spent her childhood helping with the stock and the farm. She is mentioned with Emma in Terry's Survey as shepherding sheep in the Wongan Hills area. Elizabeth married James Wilkins, brother to Thomas. They had 4 sons and 1 daughter. James died in 1895 and Elizabeth married John Albert Powell. They had 6 sons. She died in 1918. Her obituary in the Northam Advertiser (23 Jan. 1918) reads as follows:
"Deep regret was expressed throughout the district on Monday when it was known the Mrs Elizabeth Powell wife of John F. Powell of Jennapullin had died at the Northam Hospital on Sunday evening after a painful illness that had extended over 14 months.
The late Mrs. Powell was the youngest daughter of John Bonser one of the earliest settlers...she was 52. She was born in Northam and lived in the district all her life. When quite a young woman she married Mr. James Wilkins, farmer of Jennapullin; the issue being 4 sons all of whom have seen active service. Privates Harry, James, William and Fred Wilkins and one daughter Mrs. Albert Powell. Mr. Wilkins died many years ago and some years later the widow married Mr. J. F. Powell, there being 6 sons of this marriage: John, Lionel, George, Cecil, Percy and Donald, the youngest is 6 years of age.
Mourners: J. F. Powell (husband); Privates Fred W. (son), Mrs. A. C. Powell (daughter), John, Lionel, George, Cecil, Percy & Donald Powell; Messrs James & Oliver Bonser (brothers) George & Lionel Powell (brothers-in-law), A. C. Powell (son-in-law).
Pallbearers: Messrs. J. M. Carroll, Chairman of the Northam Road Board; J. H. Lawson, R.H. Leeson, P. Bosen; P. Enright, J. Beard.
Wreaths from: Husband & family, 0. Bonser & Family, Maggie, Albert & Fred & family, Lucy, Everatt & family; Lill, Jimm & family, E. Oliver; J. Catten, M. Woods & family; W.R. Morrell; H. Giblett & family; Geo. Powell & Family; Mrs. P. Ryan; R.A.C. Watson; Mr & Mrs John McPherson & family, G.E. Shipway & Mr. & Mrs. R.F. Marshall."

Extract from "A Place to Call Home - The Life of John Bonser."4 

Family

James Wilkins b. Nov 1859, d. 16 Jan 1895
Child

Citations

  1. [S86] Kim Hoddy,WA.
  2. [S154] Patsy Bonser & Danielle Bonser Deborah Bonser, A Place to Call Home - The Life of John Bonser (WA: Self, 1992). Hereinafter cited as Bonser.
  3. [S65] Brian R Chambers, Cemeteries DB 2000 - Avon Valley., CD-ROM (n.p.: n.pub., 2000), Burial Records. Hereinafter cited as Cemeteries 2000.
  4. [S391] Jan James (Northam, WA), downloaded 2013.

Alfred Thomas Vile Eaton

M, #10756, b. 16 January 1844, d. 8 May 1921
Pedigree
Father*Richard Eaton b. 15 Nov 1815, d. 2 Jul 1904
Mother*Mary Martha Vile b. 13 Jan 1818, d. 25 Jan 1870
Last Edited16 Feb 2016
Birth*Alfred Thomas Vile Eaton was born on 16 January 1844 at Maidstone, Kent, England. 
He was the son of Richard Eaton and Mary Martha Vile. 
Marriage*Alfred Thomas Vile Eaton married Mary Anne Farmer, daughter of Charles Farmer and Margaret Ann Spencer, on 8 April 1868 at York, Western AustraliaG; reg: 2757. 
Death*Alfred Thomas Vile Eaton died on 8 May 1921 at Northam, Western AustraliaG, at age 77.
Burial*He was buried on 9 May 1921 at Northam, Western AustraliaG.1 

Family

Mary Anne Farmer b. 22 Oct 1838, d. 24 Apr 1921
Children
Occupation*Alfred Thomas Vile Eaton was a Police Constable, Farmer. 
Immigration*He immigrated on 31 May 1852 on the ship Raleigh.. 
ChartsEaton Family Links

Citations

  1. [S65] Brian R Chambers, Cemeteries DB 2000 - Avon Valley., CD-ROM (n.p.: n.pub., 2000), Burial Records. Hereinafter cited as Cemeteries 2000.

Mary Anne Farmer

F, #10757, b. 22 October 1838, d. 24 April 1921
Pedigree
Father*Charles Farmer b. 1797, d. 27 Jul 1845
Mother*Margaret Ann Spencer b. 1812, d. 7 Jan 1848
Last Edited3 Jan 2009
Birth*Mary Anne Farmer was born on 22 October 1838 at Perth, Western AustraliaG. 
She was the daughter of Charles Farmer and Margaret Ann Spencer. 
Marriage*Mary Anne Farmer married Alfred Thomas Vile Eaton, son of Richard Eaton and Mary Martha Vile, on 8 April 1868 at York, Western AustraliaG; reg: 2757. 
Death*Mary Anne Farmer died on 24 April 1921 at Northam, Western AustraliaG, at age 82. 

Family

Alfred Thomas Vile Eaton b. 16 Jan 1844, d. 8 May 1921
Children
ChartsEaton Family Links

Frank Harcourt Collins

M, #10760, b. 1893, d. 3 January 1952
Pedigree
Frank H Collins
Father*Joseph Edgar Collins b. 1862, d. 1929
Mother*Mary Ann Barnes b. 1863, d. 1952
Last Edited12 Nov 2022
Birth*Frank Harcourt Collins was born in 1893 at Ringwood, Victoria; reg: 16551/1893.1 
He was the son of Joseph Edgar Collins and Mary Ann Barnes. 
Marriage*Frank Harcourt Collins married Clara Melvina Christmass, daughter of John Christmass and Mary Jane Smith, on 30 March 1920 at Perth, Western AustraliaG. 
Death*Frank Harcourt Collins died on 3 January 1952 at Inglewood, Western AustraliaG.2 

Family

Clara Melvina Christmass b. 30 Mar 1899, d. 19 Aug 1926
Children
Milit-Beg*Frank Harcourt Collins began military service on 15 September 1914 at Coolup, Western Australia, 622, Private, 16th Battalion, B Company, AIF, Unit from Nominal Roll = 48th Btn.3
Occupation*He was a Farmer on 15 September 1914 at Coolup, Western Australia.3 
Milit-BegHe began military service on 21 June 1940 at Jarrahdale, Western Australia, W243588, Private, 10 garrison Btn, Army.4
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)

Citations

  1. [S215] Macbeth, Vic Index 1889-1901., CD-ROM (Hampton, Vic: Macbeth, 1997), BDM. Hereinafter cited as Vic Index 1889-1901.
  2. [S62] Metropolitan Cemetery Board, online www.mcb.wa.gov.au, Karrakatta. Hereinafter cited as MCB.
  3. [S156] UNSW AIF WWI, online www.aif.adfa.edu.au. Hereinafter cited as UNSW AIF WWI.
  4. [S63] WW2 Nominal Roll, online www.ww2roll.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as WW2 Nominal Roll.

Leslie Norman Collins

M, #10761, b. 29 April 1921, d. 7 August 2004
Pedigree
Leslie N Collins 10761 RAAF
Father*Frank Harcourt Collins b. 1893, d. 3 Jan 1952
Mother*Clara Melvina Christmass b. 30 Mar 1899, d. 19 Aug 1926
Last Edited13 Jun 2022
Birth*Leslie Norman Collins was born on 29 April 1921 at Coolup, Western Australia.1 
He was the son of Frank Harcourt Collins and Clara Melvina Christmass. 
Marriage*Leslie Norman Collins married Nora May McPhie, daughter of George William McPhie and Beatrice May Clarke, on 27 September 1941 at Northam, Western AustraliaG; reg: 122/1941.2 
Death*Leslie Norman Collins died on 7 August 2004 at Palmyra, Western Australia, at age 83.3 

Family

Nora May McPhie b. 29 Jan 1922, d. 5 Jul 2016
Milit-Beg*Leslie Norman Collins began military service on 16 October 1942 at Kellerberrin, Western Australia, 429661, Warrant Officer, 9 Aircrew Holding Unit, RAAF.1
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of Neil James Bradley
4th cousin 1 time removed of Victoria Rae (Vicki*) Barrett
4th cousin 1 time removed of William (Bill*) McElroy
3rd cousin of Thomas Anthony (Tony*) Harrop
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)

Citations

  1. [S63] WW2 Nominal Roll, online www.ww2roll.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as WW2 Nominal Roll.
  2. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/. Hereinafter cited as Reverse WA Marriage Lookup.
  3. [S89] Winners On The Track, The West Australian, Obituaries, 26/2/2004, 50. Hereinafter cited as The West.

Reginald Stanley Collins

M, #10762, b. 29 February 1924, d. 6 September 1996
Pedigree
Father*Frank Harcourt Collins b. 1893, d. 3 Jan 1952
Mother*Clara Melvina Christmass b. 30 Mar 1899, d. 19 Aug 1926
Last Edited1 Jun 2009
Birth*Reginald Stanley Collins was born on 29 February 1924 at Murray, Western Australia; reg: 15/1924.1 
He was the son of Frank Harcourt Collins and Clara Melvina Christmass. 
Marriage*Reginald Stanley Collins married Myrtle Veronica Candish on 28 June 1947 at Fremantle, Western AustraliaG; reg: 250/1947.2 
Death*Reginald Stanley Collins died on 6 September 1996 at Forrestdale, Western Australia, at age 72.3 
Burial*He was buried at Fremantle, Western AustraliaG; BP8 0059.3 

Family

Myrtle Veronica Candish b. May 1925, d. 5 Nov 2016
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of Neil James Bradley
4th cousin 1 time removed of Victoria Rae (Vicki*) Barrett
4th cousin 1 time removed of William (Bill*) McElroy
3rd cousin of Thomas Anthony (Tony*) Harrop
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)

Citations

  1. [S201] WA BDMs, online http://www.bdm.dotag.wa.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as WA BDMs.
  2. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/. Hereinafter cited as Reverse WA Marriage Lookup.
  3. [S62] Metropolitan Cemetery Board, online www.mcb.wa.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as MCB.

Myrtle Veronica Candish

F, #10763, b. May 1925, d. 5 November 2016
Pedigree
Last Edited17 Feb 2020
Birth*Myrtle Veronica Candish was born in May 1925 at Fremantle, Western AustraliaG; reg: 328/1926.1 
Marriage*She married Reginald Stanley Collins, son of Frank Harcourt Collins and Clara Melvina Christmass, on 28 June 1947 at Fremantle, Western AustraliaG; reg: 250/1947.2 
Death*Myrtle Veronica Candish died on 5 November 2016 at Forrestdale, Western Australia, at age 91.3 

Family

Reginald Stanley Collins b. 29 Feb 1924, d. 6 Sep 1996
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)

Citations

  1. [S201] WA BDMs, online http://www.bdm.dotag.wa.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as WA BDMs.
  2. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/. Hereinafter cited as Reverse WA Marriage Lookup.
  3. [S62] Metropolitan Cemetery Board, online www.mcb.wa.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as MCB.

Nora May McPhie

F, #10764, b. 29 January 1922, d. 5 July 2016
Pedigree
Father*George William McPhie b. 1890, d. 1962
Mother*Beatrice May Clarke b. 1889, d. 1958
Last Edited18 Jun 2021
Birth*Nora May McPhie was born on 29 January 1922 at Irwin, Western Australia; reg: 5/1922.1 
She was the daughter of George William McPhie and Beatrice May Clarke. 
BaptismNora May McPhie was baptized on 18 April 1922 at Geraldton, Western Australia; Methodist. 
Marriage*She married Leslie Norman Collins, son of Frank Harcourt Collins and Clara Melvina Christmass, on 27 September 1941 at Northam, Western AustraliaG; reg: 122/1941.2 
Death*Nora May McPhie died on 5 July 2016 at Western Australia at age 94.3 

Family

Leslie Norman Collins b. 29 Apr 1921, d. 7 Aug 2004
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)

Citations

  1. [S201] WA BDMs, online http://www.bdm.dotag.wa.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as WA BDMs.
  2. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/. Hereinafter cited as Reverse WA Marriage Lookup.
  3. [S334] Ryerson Index, online www.ryersonindex.org. Hereinafter cited as Ryerson Index.

William Blake

M, #10765
Pedigree
Last Edited12 Aug 2009
Marriage*William Blake married Maria Wakefield. 

Family

Maria Wakefield
Child

Maria Wakefield

F, #10766
Pedigree
Last Edited17 Aug 2009
Marriage*Maria Wakefield married William Blake. 

Family

William Blake
Child

James Smith

M, #10767
Pedigree
Last Edited23 Dec 2012

Family
Child