Martin & Associated Families in Australia 1830 - 2023

Mary Elizabeth Nankervis¹

F, #22681, b. 19 April 1878, d. 30 May 1961

Pedigree

Father*

Charles Nankervis²

Mother*

Mary Jane Simmons³

Last Edited

23 Dec 2012

Birth*

Mary Elizabeth Nankervis was born on 19 April 1878 at Moonta, South Australia.^4,3

She was the daughter of Charles Nankervis and Mary Jane Simmons.^2,3

Marriage*

Mary Elizabeth Nankervis married Thomas James Marshall, son of James Marshall and Eliza Threadgold, on 11 May 1899 at Queenstown, South Australia.²

Death*

Mary Elizabeth Nankervis died on 30 May 1961 at Cottesloe, Western Australia^G, at age 83.⁴

Family

Thomas James Marshall b. 7 Feb 1879, d. 4 Nov 1948

Child

Queenie Muriel Hope Marshall+¹ b. 12 Aug 1905, d. 9 May 1982

Citations

[S66] LDS, Australian Vital Records Index., CD-ROM (n.p.: n.pub.), BDM's. Hereinafter cited as AVRI.
[S206] SAGHS, SA Marriages 1842-1916., CD-ROM (Hampton, Vic: Macbeth Genealogical Services, 2001), Marriages. Hereinafter cited as SA Marriages 1842-1916.
[S205] SAGHS, SA Births 1842-1906., CD-ROM (Hampton, Vic: Macbeth Genealogical Services, 1998), Births. Hereinafter cited as SA Births 1842-1906.
[S62] Metropolitan Cemetery Board, online www.mcb.wa.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as MCB.

William Matthews¹

M, #22682, b. 6 September 1863, d. 28 May 1939

Pedigree

Father*

James Matthews¹ b. 1824, d. 7 Sep 1872

Mother*

Margaret McDonald¹ b. 1829, d. 2 Jul 1895

Last Edited

14 Apr 2016

Birth*

William Matthews was born on 6 September 1863 at Toodyay, Western Australia^G.^1,2

He was the son of James Matthews and Margaret McDonald.¹

Marriage*

William Matthews married Caroline Amelia Waters, daughter of Robert William Waters and Susan Betts, on 23 November 1887 at Toodyay, Western Australia^G.

Death*

William Matthews died on 28 May 1939 at Toodyay, Western Australia^G, at age 75.¹

Family

Caroline Amelia Waters b. 8 Jul 1865, d. 30 Aug 1914

Child

Amy Ethel Matthews+¹ b. 4 Oct 1894, d. 17 Aug 1954

Charts

Waters Family Links

Citations

[S55] Rica Ericson, compiler, Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre- 1829-1888 Vols 1-4 (Nedlands, WA: UWA, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Bic Dic Vols 1-4.
[S223] Janice James,Northam, WA.

Caroline Amelia Waters¹

F, #22683, b. 8 July 1865, d. 30 August 1914

Pedigree

Father*

Robert William Waters¹ b. 22 Aug 1814, d. 25 Jun 1893

Mother*

Susan Betts¹ b. 10 Aug 1824, d. 15 Aug 1893

Last Edited

18 Jun 2021

Birth*

Caroline Amelia Waters was born on 8 July 1865 at Toodyay, Western Australia^G.^1,2

She was the daughter of Robert William Waters and Susan Betts.¹

Marriage*

Caroline Amelia Waters married William Matthews, son of James Matthews and Margaret McDonald, on 23 November 1887 at Toodyay, Western Australia^G.

Death*

Caroline Amelia Waters died on 30 August 1914 at Northam, Western Australia, at age 49.^1,3

Family

William Matthews b. 6 Sep 1863, d. 28 May 1939

Child

Amy Ethel Matthews+¹ b. 4 Oct 1894, d. 17 Aug 1954

Charts

Waters Family Links

Citations

[S55] Rica Ericson, compiler, Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre- 1829-1888 Vols 1-4 (Nedlands, WA: UWA, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Bic Dic Vols 1-4.
[S161] Genealogics - WA Pioneer Database, online www.genealogics.org. Hereinafter cited as Genealogics.
[S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, dapkit. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Richard Waite¹

M, #22688

Pedigree

Last Edited

23 Dec 2012

Family

Child

John Henry Waite+¹ b. 1822, d. 20 Oct 1898

Citations

[S66] LDS, Australian Vital Records Index., CD-ROM (n.p.: n.pub.), BDM's. Hereinafter cited as AVRI.

John Norrish¹

M, #22689, b. 12 July 1848, d. 8 July 1892

Pedigree

Father*

Richard Norrish² b. Apr 1812, d. 11 Jan 1871

Mother*

Honoria Regan² b. 1811, d. 3 Feb 1900

Last Edited

8 Apr 2013

Birth*

John Norrish was born on 12 July 1848 at Albany, Western Australia.^1,2

He was the son of Richard Norrish and Honoria Regan.²

Marriage*

John Norrish married Margaret Elizabeth Noonan on 4 February 1875 at Albany, Western Australia.

Death*

John Norrish died on 8 July 1892 at Kojonup, Western Australia, at age 43.¹

Family

Margaret Elizabeth Noonan b. 15 Dec 1850, d. 8 Aug 1930

Children

John William Norrish+ b. 1876, d. 28 Sep 1942
Joseph Richard Norrish+¹ b. 1878, d. 3 Nov 1955

Citations

[S144] Michael G. N. Hollier, The Norrish Family 1847 to 1979 (Perth, WA: Michael G. N. Hollier, 12.10.1979). Hereinafter cited as Norrish Family.
[S55] Rica Ericson, compiler, Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre- 1829-1888 Vols 1-4 (Nedlands, WA: UWA, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Bic Dic Vols 1-4.

Margaret Elizabeth Noonan¹

F, #22690, b. 15 December 1850, d. 8 August 1930

Pedigree

Last Edited

10 Nov 2006

Birth*

Margaret Elizabeth Noonan was born on 15 December 1850 at Ireland.¹

Marriage*

She married John Norrish, son of Richard Norrish and Honoria Regan, on 4 February 1875 at Albany, Western Australia.

Death*

Margaret Elizabeth Noonan died on 8 August 1930 at Kojonup, Western Australia, at age 79.¹

Family

John Norrish b. 12 Jul 1848, d. 8 Jul 1892

Children

John William Norrish+ b. 1876, d. 28 Sep 1942
Joseph Richard Norrish+¹ b. 1878, d. 3 Nov 1955

Citations

[S144] Michael G. N. Hollier, The Norrish Family 1847 to 1979 (Perth, WA: Michael G. N. Hollier, 12.10.1979). Hereinafter cited as Norrish Family.

John William Norrish¹

M, #22691, b. 1876, d. 28 September 1942

Pedigree

John W Norrish

Father*

John Norrish b. 12 Jul 1848, d. 8 Jul 1892

Mother*

Margaret Elizabeth Noonan b. 15 Dec 1850, d. 8 Aug 1930

Last Edited

22 Feb 2014

Birth*

John William Norrish was born in 1876 at Albany, Western Australia.¹

He was the son of John Norrish and Margaret Elizabeth Noonan.

Marriage*

John William Norrish married Gertrude Amelia Louisa Chipper, daughter of John Charles Chipper and Amelia Burgess, on 22 December 1897 at Albany, Western Australia.

Death*

John William Norrish died on 28 September 1942 at Perth, Western Australia^G.¹

Family

Gertrude Amelia Louisa Chipper b. 15 Jul 1874, d. 20 Nov 1956

Child

John Harold George Norrish¹ b. 22 Jul 1902, d. 3 Feb 1957

Milit-Beg*

John William Norrish began military service on 15 September 1915 at Kojonup, Western Australia, Lieutenant, 10th Light Horse, 11th Reinforcement.²

Occupation*

He was a Farmer on 15 September 1915 at Kojonup, Western Australia.²

Citations

[S144] Michael G. N. Hollier, The Norrish Family 1847 to 1979 (Perth, WA: Michael G. N. Hollier, 12.10.1979). Hereinafter cited as Norrish Family.
[S156] UNSW AIF WWI, online www.aif.adfa.edu.au. Hereinafter cited as UNSW AIF WWI.

Gertrude Amelia Louisa Chipper¹

F, #22692, b. 15 July 1874, d. 20 November 1956

Pedigree

Father*

John Charles Chipper² b. 26 May 1847, d. 17 Feb 1906

Mother*

Amelia Burgess² b. 14 Dec 1849, d. 18 Dec 1881

Last Edited

10 Nov 2006

Birth*

Gertrude Amelia Louisa Chipper was born on 15 July 1874 at Perth, Western Australia^G.¹

She was the daughter of John Charles Chipper and Amelia Burgess.²

Marriage*

Gertrude Amelia Louisa Chipper married John William Norrish, son of John Norrish and Margaret Elizabeth Noonan, on 22 December 1897 at Albany, Western Australia.

Death*

Gertrude Amelia Louisa Chipper died on 20 November 1956 at Armadale, Western Australia, at age 82.¹

Family

John William Norrish b. 1876, d. 28 Sep 1942

Child

John Harold George Norrish¹ b. 22 Jul 1902, d. 3 Feb 1957

Citations

[S144] Michael G. N. Hollier, The Norrish Family 1847 to 1979 (Perth, WA: Michael G. N. Hollier, 12.10.1979). Hereinafter cited as Norrish Family.
[S201] WA BDMs, online http://www.bdm.dotag.wa.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as WA BDMs.

William Richard Seymour Meares¹

M, #22693, b. 27 September 1826, d. 6 October 1860

Pedigree

Father*

Richard Goldsmith Meares¹ b. 11 Apr 1780, d. 9 Jan 1862

Mother*

Ellen Seymour¹ b. c 1797, d. 20 Jul 1854

Last Edited

11 Mar 2023

Birth*

William Richard Seymour Meares was born on 27 September 1826 at Lantherdown, Glamorgan, Wales.²

He was the son of Richard Goldsmith Meares and Ellen Seymour.¹

Marriage*

William Richard Seymour Meares married Emma Harriett Norwood Snell, daughter of James Snell, on 22 May 1858 at York, Western Australia^G.

Death*

William Richard Seymour Meares died on 6 October 1860 at York, Western Australia^G, at age 34.^1,3

Family

Emma Harriett Norwood Snell b. 26 Dec 1822, d. 15 Apr 1889

Child

Emma Elizabeth Seymour Meares+¹ b. 7 Apr 1860, d. 23 Jul 1944

Immigration*

William Richard Seymour Meares immigrated on 15 December 1829 to Fremantle, Western Australia^G, on the ship Gilmore..¹

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1 July 1832 at Guildford, Western Australia^G; #190, 6, single, Wales, Glamorgan, Gilmore.⁴

(With Parents) Census_1836

He appeared on the 1836 WA census of Guildford, Western Australia, in the household of his parents Richard Goldsmith Meares and Ellen Seymour; Calling of husband - gentleman farmer.⁵

Census_1837*

William Richard Seymour Meares appeared on the 1837 WA census of 30 December 1837 at Guildford, Western Australia^G,born England.⁶

Census

WA Census 1832
WA Census 1837

Citations

[S55] Rica Ericson, compiler, Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre- 1829-1888 Vols 1-4 (Nedlands, WA: UWA, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Bic Dic Vols 1-4.
[S199] WA Family History, First Families of the Swan River Colony, CD-ROM (Bayswater, WA: WAGS, 2006). Hereinafter cited as First Families.
[S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Libbybear2. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S127] Ian Berryman, A Colony Detailed The First Census of Western Australia 1832 (North Perth: Creative Research, 1979). Hereinafter cited as A Colony Detailed.
[S674] Govt Correspondence, Colonial Secretary's Office of WA (Perth: WA Govt, 1836), https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-2029802883/view. Hereinafter cited as CSO - WA Census 1836.
[S128] Govt Correspondence, Colonial Secretary's Office of WA (Perth: WA Govt, 1837). Hereinafter cited as CSO - WA Census 1837.

John Coyne¹

M, #22694, b. 1835, d. 6 July 1912

Pedigree

John Coyne

Last Edited

14 Jun 2023

Birth*

John Coyne was born in 1835 at Galway, Ireland^G.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Catherine Cosgrove on 4 May 1864 at Northam, Western Australia^G.

Death*

John Coyne died on 6 July 1912 at Northam, Western Australia.^1,3

Burial*

He was buried at Northam, Western Australia^G; RC Pioneers.⁴

Family

Catherine Cosgrove b. 1845, d. 29 Jun 1916

Children

Lucy Catherine Coyne+¹ b. 1881, d. 13 May 1911
Teresa Grace Coyne+⁶ b. 1882, d. 2 Aug 1934

Convicted*

John Coyne was Convicted of killing sheep on 17 March 1849 at Galway, Ireland, and was sentenced to 7 yrs.⁵

Immigration*

He immigrated on 31 August 1853 to Fremantle, Western Australia^G, on the ship Phoebe Dunbar. He was assigned Convict No. 2587.¹

Ticket of Leave*

His Ticket of Leave was granted on 11 April 1854 at Western Australia.⁵

Conditional Pardon*

His Conditional Pardon was granted on 3 February 1855 at Western Australia.⁵

Story*

There are detailed links to web records concerning his life on the FHWA Convict Website.

Convict

Convicts

Citations

[S55] Rica Ericson, compiler, Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre- 1829-1888 Vols 1-4 (Nedlands, WA: UWA, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Bic Dic Vols 1-4.
[S336] Northam Cemetery - Pioneer Photos, online http://northamcemetery.atwebpages.com/. Hereinafter cited as Northam Cemetery.
[S389] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Death of Mr J J. Coyne. (1912, July 10). The Northam Advertiser (WA : 1895 - 1955), p. 3. Retrieved October 2, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article212603793. Hereinafter cited as Trove.
[S65] Brian R Chambers, Cemeteries DB 2000 - Avon Valley., CD-ROM (n.p.: n.pub., 2000), Burial Records. Hereinafter cited as Cemeteries 2000.
[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).
[S201] WA BDMs, online http://www.bdm.dotag.wa.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as WA BDMs.

Catherine Cosgrove¹

F, #22695, b. 1845, d. 29 June 1916

Pedigree

Catherine Cosgrove

Last Edited

2 Oct 2021

Birth*

Catherine Cosgrove was born in 1845 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England^G.^1,2

Marriage*

She married John Coyne on 4 May 1864 at Northam, Western Australia^G.

Death*

Catherine Cosgrove died on 29 June 1916 at Northam, Western Australia.^1,3

Burial*

She was buried at Northam, Western Australia^G.⁴

Family

John Coyne b. 1835, d. 6 Jul 1912

Children

Lucy Catherine Coyne+¹ b. 1881, d. 13 May 1911
Teresa Grace Coyne+⁵ b. 1882, d. 2 Aug 1934

Citations

[S55] Rica Ericson, compiler, Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre- 1829-1888 Vols 1-4 (Nedlands, WA: UWA, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Bic Dic Vols 1-4.
[S336] Northam Cemetery - Pioneer Photos, online http://northamcemetery.atwebpages.com/. Hereinafter cited as Northam Cemetery.
[S389] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, DEATH OF MRS C. COYNE. (1916, June 30). Northam Courier (WA : 1909 - 1922), p. 3. Retrieved October 2, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155978393. Hereinafter cited as Trove.
[S65] Brian R Chambers, Cemeteries DB 2000 - Avon Valley., CD-ROM (n.p.: n.pub., 2000), Burial Records. Hereinafter cited as Cemeteries 2000.
[S201] WA BDMs, online http://www.bdm.dotag.wa.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as WA BDMs.

Arthur Melbin¹

M, #22696, b. 1836, d. 12 January 1899

Pedigree

Arthur Melbin

Last Edited

19 Jun 2023

Birth*

Arthur Melbin was born in 1836 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England^G.¹

Marriage*

He married Catherine O'Grady on 14 April 1864 at Northam, Western Australia^G; reg: 2173/1864.^1,2,3

Death*

Arthur Melbin died on 12 January 1899 at Northam, Western Australia^G.¹

Burial*

He was buried at Northam, Western Australia^G; RC Pioneers.³

Family

Catherine O'Grady b. 1849, d. 29 Sep 1927

Children

Susan Melbin+⁵ b. 10 Feb 1865, d. 4 Dec 1914
Johanna Melbin+¹ b. 20 Nov 1869, d. 4 Sep 1906
Arthur Robert Melbin+¹ b. 1 Apr 1873, d. 27 Jul 1945

Convicted*

Arthur Melbin was Convicted of robbery in 1855 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England^G, and was sentenced to 15 yrs.⁴

Immigration*

He immigrated on 11 July 1857 to Fremantle, Western Australia^G, on the ship Clara. He was assigned Convict No. 4261.^1,4

Ticket of Leave*

His Ticket of Leave was granted on 22 March 1859 at Western Australia.⁴

Conditional Pardon*

His Conditional Pardon was granted on 31 December 1862 at Western Australia.⁴

Story*

There are detailed links to web records concerning his life on the FHWA Convict Website.

Convict

Convicts

Citations

[S55] Rica Ericson, compiler, Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre- 1829-1888 Vols 1-4 (Nedlands, WA: UWA, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Bic Dic Vols 1-4.
[S91] Jan McElroy Data,NSW.
[S233] Colleen Ranger Data,WA.
[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).
[S161] Genealogics - WA Pioneer Database, online www.genealogics.org. Hereinafter cited as Genealogics.

Catherine O'Grady¹

F, #22697, b. 1849, d. 29 September 1927

Pedigree

Catherine O'Grady

Last Edited

26 Sep 2010

Birth*

Catherine O'Grady was born in 1849 at Tipperary, Tipperary, Ireland.²

Marriage*

She married Arthur Melbin on 14 April 1864 at Northam, Western Australia^G; reg: 2173/1864.^1,3,2

Death*

Catherine O'Grady died on 29 September 1927 at Northam, Western Australia^G.²

Family

Arthur Melbin b. 1836, d. 12 Jan 1899

Children

Susan Melbin+⁴ b. 10 Feb 1865, d. 4 Dec 1914
Johanna Melbin+ b. 20 Nov 1869, d. 4 Sep 1906
Arthur Robert Melbin+¹ b. 1 Apr 1873, d. 27 Jul 1945

Citations

[S55] Rica Ericson, compiler, Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre- 1829-1888 Vols 1-4 (Nedlands, WA: UWA, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Bic Dic Vols 1-4.
[S233] Colleen Ranger Data,WA.
[S91] Jan McElroy Data,NSW.
[S161] Genealogics - WA Pioneer Database, online www.genealogics.org. Hereinafter cited as Genealogics.

Richard Newport¹

M, #22698, b. 1824, d. 25 March 1885

Pedigree

Last Edited

24 Nov 2022

Birth*

Richard Newport was born in 1824 at Gloucestershire, England.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Margaret Neagle on 30 May 1854 at York, Western Australia^G.

Death*

Richard Newport died on 25 March 1885 at York, Western Australia^G.¹

Family

Margaret Neagle b. 1834, d. 19 Dec 1901

Child

Edward Charles Newport+¹ b. 1866, d. 30 Sep 1893

Convicted*

Richard Newport was Convicted of robbery with violence on 14 March 1848 at Salisbury, Wiltshire, England^G, and was sentenced to 10 yrs.³

Ticket of Leave*

His Ticket of Leave was granted on 14 October 1851 at Western Australia.³

Immigration*

He immigrated on 14 October 1851 to Fremantle, Western Australia^G, on the ship Minden. He was assigned Convict No. 881.^1,3

Conditional Pardon*

His Conditional Pardon was granted on 13 October 1855 at Western Australia.³

Census_1859York*

He and Margaret Neagle appeared on the 1859 York WA census of 31 December 1859 at York, Western Australia^G.²

Story*

There are detailed links to web records concerning the life of Richard Newport on the FHWA Convict Website.⁴

Convict

Convicts

Census

York Census 1859

Citations

[S55] Rica Ericson, compiler, Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre- 1829-1888 Vols 1-4 (Nedlands, WA: UWA, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Bic Dic Vols 1-4.
[S345] Bradly family Tree in WA, online www.bradlyfamilytree.org, York Census. Hereinafter cited as Bradly family Tree in WA.
[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).
[S667] WA Convicts (FHWA Convict SIG), online waconvicts.fhwa.org.au. Hereinafter cited as WA Convicts.

Margaret Neagle¹

F, #22699, b. 1834, d. 19 December 1901

Pedigree

Last Edited

18 Jun 2021

Birth*

Margaret Neagle was born in 1834 at Tipperary, Ireland.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Richard Newport on 30 May 1854 at York, Western Australia^G.

Death*

Margaret Neagle died on 19 December 1901 at York, Western Australia.^1,3

Family

Richard Newport b. 1824, d. 25 Mar 1885

Child

Edward Charles Newport+¹ b. 1866, d. 30 Sep 1893

Immigration*

Margaret Neagle immigrated on 13 January 1853 on the ship Travancore..¹

Census_1859York*

She and Richard Newport appeared on the 1859 York WA census of 31 December 1859 at York, Western Australia^G.²

Census

York Census 1859

Citations

[S55] Rica Ericson, compiler, Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre- 1829-1888 Vols 1-4 (Nedlands, WA: UWA, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Bic Dic Vols 1-4.
[S345] Bradly family Tree in WA, online www.bradlyfamilytree.org, York Census. Hereinafter cited as Bradly family Tree in WA.
[S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Ernest MacLachlan. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Henry O'Connor¹

M, #22700

Pedigree

Last Edited

10 Nov 2006

Marriage*

Henry O'Connor married Catherine Murphy in 1901 at Perth, Western Australia^G; reg: 1383.¹

Family

Catherine Murphy

Child

Kathleen Mary O'Connor+¹ b. 2 Oct 1903, d. 11 Oct 1998

Citations

[S66] LDS, Australian Vital Records Index., CD-ROM (n.p.: n.pub.), BDM's. Hereinafter cited as AVRI.

Catherine Murphy¹

F, #22701

Pedigree

Last Edited

10 Nov 2006

Marriage*

Catherine Murphy married Henry O'Connor in 1901 at Perth, Western Australia^G; reg: 1383.¹

Family

Henry O'Connor

Child

Kathleen Mary O'Connor+¹ b. 2 Oct 1903, d. 11 Oct 1998

Citations

[S66] LDS, Australian Vital Records Index., CD-ROM (n.p.: n.pub.), BDM's. Hereinafter cited as AVRI.

Roger Scally¹

M, #22702, b. 1825, d. 19 September 1906

Pedigree

Last Edited

24 Nov 2022

Birth*

Roger Scally was born in 1825 at Longford, Longford, Ireland.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Winnifred Skivington on 19 October 1861 at Northam, Western Australia^G.

Death*

Roger Scally died on 19 September 1906 at Claremont, Western Australia^G.^1,3

Family

Winnifred Skivington b. 1838, d. 15 Jan 1916

Child

Mary Scally+¹ b. 29 Jun 1867, d. 14 Jun 1940

Convicted*

Roger Scally was Convicted of burglary & robbery on 5 July 1848 at Longford, Longford, Ireland, and was sentenced to 15 yrs.⁴

Immigration*

He immigrated on 19 August 1853 to Fremantle, Western Australia^G, on the ship Robert Small. He was assigned Convict No. 2191.^1,4

Ticket of Leave*

His Ticket of Leave was granted on 3 April 1854 at Western Australia.⁴

Cert of Freedom*

His Certificate of Freedom was granted on 19 August 1864 at Western Australia.⁴

Expired*

His sentence expired on 19 August 1864 at Western Australia.⁴

Story*

There are detailed links to web records concerning the life of Roger Scally on the FHWA Convict Website.

Convict

Convicts

Citations

[S55] Rica Ericson, compiler, Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre- 1829-1888 Vols 1-4 (Nedlands, WA: UWA, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Bic Dic Vols 1-4.
[S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Wagsbags. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S62] Metropolitan Cemetery Board, online www.mcb.wa.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as MCB.
[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).

Winnifred Skivington¹

F, #22703, b. 1838, d. 15 January 1916

Pedigree

Last Edited

6 Jul 2014

Birth*

Winnifred Skivington was born in 1838 at Ireland.¹

Marriage*

She married Roger Scally on 19 October 1861 at Northam, Western Australia^G.

Death*

Winnifred Skivington died on 15 January 1916 at Toodyay, Western Australia^G.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried at Toodyay, Western Australia^G.²

Family

Roger Scally b. 1825, d. 19 Sep 1906

Child

Mary Scally+¹ b. 29 Jun 1867, d. 14 Jun 1940

Immigration*

Winnifred Skivington immigrated on 26 December 1860 on the ship Escort..¹

Citations

[S55] Rica Ericson, compiler, Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre- 1829-1888 Vols 1-4 (Nedlands, WA: UWA, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Bic Dic Vols 1-4.
[S360] OZ Burials, online www.ozburials.com. Hereinafter cited as OZ Burials.

Mary Millward Connolly¹

F, #22704, b. 22 November 1888, d. 19 June 1970

Pedigree

Father*

Charles Connolly¹ b. 27 May 1837, d. 29 Jan 1894

Mother*

Florence Welsford Millward¹ b. 24 Feb 1859, d. 1 Jan 1927

Last Edited

23 Dec 2012

Birth*

Mary Millward Connolly was born on 22 November 1888 at Greenough, Western Australia^G.¹

She was the daughter of Charles Connolly and Florence Welsford Millward.¹

Marriage*

Mary Millward Connolly married Charles Blackett Pearson MM, son of Robert Blackett Pearson and Emma Stokes, on 19 February 1908 at Walkaway, Western Australia.

Death*

Mary Millward Connolly died on 19 June 1970 at Geraldton, Western Australia, at age 81.¹

Family

Charles Blackett Pearson MM b. 26 Jul 1884, d. 3 Aug 1968

Child

Charles Watson Pearson+¹ b. 20 Feb 1912, d. 10 Apr 1977

Citations

[S55] Rica Ericson, compiler, Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre- 1829-1888 Vols 1-4 (Nedlands, WA: UWA, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Bic Dic Vols 1-4.

Robert Blackett Pearson¹

M, #22705, b. 15 January 1847, d. 29 March 1891

Pedigree

Father*

Francis Watson Pearson b. 31 Jul 1819, d. 5 Mar 1880

Mother*

Mary Ann Blackett b. 12 Sep 1814, d. 15 Jan 1902

Last Edited

8 Feb 2020

Birth*

Robert Blackett Pearson was born on 15 January 1847 at Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England.^1,2

He was the son of Francis Watson Pearson and Mary Ann Blackett.

Marriage*

Robert Blackett Pearson married Emma Stokes, daughter of John Stokes and Jane Rowland, on 17 October 1883 at Western Australia.

Death*

Robert Blackett Pearson died on 29 March 1891 at Greenough, Western Australia^G, at age 44.^1,3

Family

Emma Stokes b. 6 Aug 1864, d. 24 Nov 1911

Child

Charles Blackett Pearson MM+¹ b. 26 Jul 1884, d. 3 Aug 1968

Immigration*

Robert Blackett Pearson immigrated on 19 October 1851 to Fremantle, Western Australia^G, on the ship Morning Star..¹

Citations

[S55] Rica Ericson, compiler, Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre- 1829-1888 Vols 1-4 (Nedlands, WA: UWA, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Bic Dic Vols 1-4.
[S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Ian Fingland. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S496] WAGS Cemetery Records,WA.

Emma Stokes¹

F, #22706, b. 6 August 1864, d. 24 November 1911

Pedigree

Father*

John Stokes b. 20 Oct 1818, d. 10 Apr 1877

Mother*

Jane Rowland b. 12 Sep 1831, d. 6 Nov 1919

Last Edited

8 Feb 2020

Birth*

Emma Stokes was born on 6 August 1864 at Greenough, Western Australia^G.^1,2

She was the daughter of John Stokes and Jane Rowland.

Marriage*

Emma Stokes married Robert Blackett Pearson, son of Francis Watson Pearson and Mary Ann Blackett, on 17 October 1883 at Western Australia.

Death*

Emma Stokes died on 24 November 1911 at Greenough, Western Australia^G, at age 47.²

Family

Robert Blackett Pearson b. 15 Jan 1847, d. 29 Mar 1891

Child

Charles Blackett Pearson MM+¹ b. 26 Jul 1884, d. 3 Aug 1968

Citations

[S55] Rica Ericson, compiler, Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre- 1829-1888 Vols 1-4 (Nedlands, WA: UWA, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Bic Dic Vols 1-4.
[S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Ian Fingland. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Charles Connolly¹

M, #22707, b. 27 May 1837, d. 29 January 1894

Pedigree

Father*

John W Connolly b. 15 Sep 1800, d. 24 Mar 1852

Mother*

Mary Spice b. 1815, d. 30 Jan 1892

Last Edited

10 Mar 2023

Birth*

Charles Connolly was born on 27 May 1837 at Perth, Western Australia^G.¹

He was the son of John W Connolly and Mary Spice.

Marriage*

Charles Connolly married Florence Welsford Millward on 12 October 1887 at Greenough, Western Australia^G.

Death*

Charles Connolly died on 29 January 1894 at Greenough, Western Australia^G, at age 56.¹

Family

Florence Welsford Millward b. 24 Feb 1859, d. 1 Jan 1927

Child

Mary Millward Connolly+¹ b. 22 Nov 1888, d. 19 Jun 1970

Census_1837*

Charles Connolly appeared on the 1837 WA census of 30 December 1837 at Upper Swan, Western Australia^G,Under 12, Saul Spice's farm, born WA.²

Census

WA Census 1837

Citations

[S55] Rica Ericson, compiler, Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre- 1829-1888 Vols 1-4 (Nedlands, WA: UWA, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Bic Dic Vols 1-4.
[S128] Govt Correspondence, Colonial Secretary's Office of WA (Perth: WA Govt, 1837). Hereinafter cited as CSO - WA Census 1837.

Florence Welsford Millward¹

F, #22708, b. 24 February 1859, d. 1 January 1927

Pedigree

Last Edited

23 Dec 2012

Birth*

Florence Welsford Millward was born on 24 February 1859 at London, London, England^G.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles Connolly, son of John W Connolly and Mary Spice, on 12 October 1887 at Greenough, Western Australia^G.

Death*

Florence Welsford Millward died on 1 January 1927 at Geraldton, Western Australia, at age 67.¹

Family

Charles Connolly b. 27 May 1837, d. 29 Jan 1894

Child

Mary Millward Connolly+¹ b. 22 Nov 1888, d. 19 Jun 1970

Citations

[S55] Rica Ericson, compiler, Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre- 1829-1888 Vols 1-4 (Nedlands, WA: UWA, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Bic Dic Vols 1-4.

William John Pettit

M, #22709, b. 17 January 1851, d. 22 December 1930

Pedigree

Father*

David Henry Pettit b. 1825, d. 16 Mar 1862

Mother*

Mary Ann White b. 19 Jun 1834, d. 5 Nov 1920

Last Edited

18 Jun 2016

Birth*

William John Pettit was born on 17 January 1851 at Northam, Western Australia^G.¹

He was the son of David Henry Pettit and Mary Ann White.

Marriage*

William John Pettit married Emeline Matilda Bishop, daughter of James Bishop and Mary Ann Coles, on 26 January 1886 at York, Western Australia^G; reg: 6268.²

Death*

William John Pettit died on 22 December 1930 at York, Western Australia^G, at age 79.

Family

Emeline Matilda Bishop b. 21 Jun 1865, d. 22 Aug 1938

Child

Aubrey William Pettit+³ b. 29 Nov 1886, d. 16 Jul 1967

Citations

[S223] Janice James,Northam, WA.
[S339] Tony Harrop Workpapers,WAGS Library.
[S55] Rica Ericson, compiler, Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians pre- 1829-1888 Vols 1-4 (Nedlands, WA: UWA, 1988). Hereinafter cited as Bic Dic Vols 1-4.

Lionel Criddle¹

M, #22710

Pedigree

Last Edited

7 Feb 2005

Family

Elizabeth Celia Henfry b. 1896, d. 9 May 1979

Child

Freda Jessie Henfry+¹ b. 19 Jun 1917, d. 10 Jan 2004

Citations

[S91] Jan McElroy Data,NSW.