Richard Owens1

M, #37776
Pedigree
Last Edited28 Jun 2021
Marriage*Richard Owens married Ann Davis.2 

Family

Ann Davis
Child
Relationship4th great-grandfather of Neil James Bradley
ChartsOwens Line
Shirley Hayman Ancestors
Samuel Hayman Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, London, England, Marriages and Banns 1754-1921 1845 page 11.
  2. [S80] Certificate.

Jane Maria Owens1

F, #37777, b. 30 July 1850, d. circa May 1852
Pedigree
Father*Owen Owens1 b. c 1822, d. 31 Dec 1865
Mother*Jane Owens1 b. c 1821, d. c Sep 1851
Last Edited28 Mar 2025
Birth*Jane Maria Owens was born on 30 July 1850 at Vine Court, London, London, England; Sept, Whitechapel 2/618.1 
She was the daughter of Owen Owens and Jane Owens.1 
BaptismJane Maria Owens was baptized on 25 August 1850 at Whitechapel St Mary, London, London, England.1 
Death*She died circa May 1852 at Whitechapel, London, EnglandG.2 
(With Parents) Census_1851EngJane Maria Owens appeared on the 1851 English census of 5 Vine Court, London, London, England, in the household of her parents Owen Owens and Jane Owens.3 
Relationship2nd great-grandaunt of Neil James Bradley
ChartsOwens Line

Citations

  1. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906.
  2. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, England & Wales FreeMD death Index 1837-1915 Vol 1c Page 235.
  3. [S327] Ancestry.Com 1851 Census, online search.ancestry.co.uk, Whitechapel, Whitechapel Chruch, 4, 10, 1545, 446, 2.

Rhoda Eliza Smith1,2

F, #37778, b. circa 1833, d. 11 August 1901
Pedigree
Father*Thomas Smith2 b. c 1800
Mother*Eliza Foy2
Last Edited28 Mar 2025
Birth*Rhoda Eliza Smith was born circa 1833 at Holbeck, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.2,1 
She was the daughter of Thomas Smith and Eliza Foy.2 
Marriage*Rhoda Eliza Smith married Henry Coppin on 20 June 1853 at Melbourne, Victoria.1 
Marriage*Rhoda Eliza Smith married Owen Owens, son of Richard Owens and Ann Davis, on 12 November 1860 at Independant Chapel, Chewton, VictoriaG; reg: 4100/1860.2
Death*Rhoda Eliza Smith died on 11 August 1901 at Castlemaine, VictoriaG.1 
Burial*She was buried at Castlemaine General Cemetery, Campbells Creek, Victoria.3 

Family 1

Henry Coppin b. 1827, d. 16 Aug 1859

Family 2

Owen Owens b. c 1822, d. 31 Dec 1865
Children
Immigration*Rhoda Eliza Smith immigrated on 11 November 1852 to Melbourne, Victoria, on the ship Hope..1 
ChartsOwens Line

Citations

  1. [S489] Wayne Jackson,Vic.
  2. [S80] Certificate.
  3. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244158186/…
  4. [S66] BDM's, AVRI.

Ann Davis1

F, #37780
Pedigree
Last Edited28 Jun 2021
Marriage*Ann Davis married Richard Owens.1 

Family

Richard Owens
Child
Relationship4th great-grandmother of Neil James Bradley
ChartsOwens Line
Shirley Hayman Ancestors
Samuel Hayman Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S80] Certificate.

Thomas Smith1

M, #37781, b. circa 1800
Pedigree
Last Edited30 Jan 2016
Birth*Thomas Smith was born circa 1800 at England.2 
Marriage*He married Eliza Foy on 18 May 1824 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1,2 

Family

Eliza Foy
Child

Citations

  1. [S80] Certificate.
  2. [S489] Wayne Jackson,Vic.

Eliza Foy1,2

F, #37782
Pedigree
Last Edited30 Jan 2016
Marriage*Eliza Foy married Thomas Smith on 18 May 1824 at Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1,2 

Family

Thomas Smith b. c 1800
Child

Citations

  1. [S80] Certificate.
  2. [S489] Wayne Jackson,Vic.

Mary Jane Owens1

F, #37783, b. 24 November 1861, d. 24 August 1862
Pedigree
Father*Owen Owens1 b. c 1822, d. 31 Dec 1865
Mother*Rhoda Eliza Smith1 b. c 1833, d. 11 Aug 1901
Last Edited28 Mar 2025
Birth*Mary Jane Owens was born on 24 November 1861 at Barkers Creek, VictoriaG; reg: 22656/1861.1,2 
She was the daughter of Owen Owens and Rhoda Eliza Smith.1 
Death*Mary Jane Owens died on 24 August 1862 at Barkers Creek, VictoriaG; reg: 6210/1862.1 
BurialShe was buried at Castlemaine General Cemetery, Campbells Creek, Victoria.3 
Burial*She was buried on 25 August 1862 at Campbell's Creek, VictoriaG; Grave 31 E - no headstone.4 
Relationship2nd great-grandaunt of Neil James Bradley
ChartsOwens Line

Citations

  1. [S66] BDM's, AVRI.
  2. [S489] Wayne Jackson,Vic.
  3. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236064719/…
  4. [S79] Death Certicate.

Union Rebecca Owens1

F, #37784, b. 18 April 1863, d. 10 January 1956
Pedigree
Father*Owen Owens1 b. c 1822, d. 31 Dec 1865
Mother*Rhoda Eliza Smith1 b. c 1833, d. 11 Aug 1901
Last Edited28 Mar 2025
Birth*Union Rebecca Owens was born on 18 April 1863 at Barkers Creek, VictoriaG; reg: 6868/1863.1,2 
She was the daughter of Owen Owens and Rhoda Eliza Smith.1 
Marriage*Union Rebecca Owens married Francis James Michell, son of Francis Michell and Elizabeth Ann Williams, on 18 January 1899 at Castlemaine, VictoriaG; reg: 1143/1899.3,4 
Death*Union Rebecca Owens died on 10 January 1956 at Bendigo, Victoria, at age 92; reg: 16308/1956.5,6 
Burial*She was buried at Bendigo Public Cemetery, Bendigo, Victoria.7 

Family

Francis James Michell b. 22 Feb 1874, d. 15 Jun 1958
Child
Relationship2nd great-grandaunt of Neil James Bradley
ChartsOwens Line

Citations

  1. [S66] BDM's, AVRI.
  2. [S489] Wayne Jackson,Vic.
  3. [S215] BDM, Vic Index 1889-1901.
  4. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, GenCircles-28 - McMinnDS.
  5. [S225] Deaths, Vic Deaths 1921-1985.
  6. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, myffmax - maxblume44.
  7. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210042411/…

Richard Owen Owens1

M, #37785, b. 12 November 1864, d. 9 August 1952
Pedigree
Father*Owen Owens1 b. c 1822, d. 31 Dec 1865
Mother*Rhoda Eliza Smith1 b. c 1833, d. 11 Aug 1901
Last Edited28 Mar 2025
Birth*Richard Owen Owens was born on 12 November 1864 at Barkers Creek, VictoriaG.1,2 
He was the son of Owen Owens and Rhoda Eliza Smith.1 
Marriage*Richard Owen Owens married Louisa Symes, daughter of George Symes and Mary Schier, on 28 July 1887 at Harcourt, Victoria.3,2 
Marriage*Richard Owen Owens married Julia Isabella Spooner, daughter of George Edward Spooner and Emma Augusta Williams, on 31 March 1909 at Bendigo, Victoria; reg: 2036/1909.4,5,2 
Death*Richard Owen Owens died on 9 August 1952 at Hedley, Victoria, at age 87; reg: 22285/1952.4,6,2 
Burial*He was buried on 12 August 1952 at Springvale, Victoria.6,7 

Family 1

Louisa Symes b. 16 Jul 1870, d. 24 Jul 1906
Children

Family 2

Julia Isabella Spooner b. 1879, d. 1959
Children
Relationship2nd great-granduncle of Neil James Bradley
ChartsOwens Line

Citations

  1. [S66] BDM's, AVRI.
  2. [S489] Wayne Jackson,Vic.
  3. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Davies Family - daviesdorothy.
  4. [S225] Deaths, Vic Deaths 1921-1985.
  5. [S216] BDM, Vic Index 1902-1913, Marriage Cert.
  6. [S343] The Argus, online newspapers.nla.gov.au, 12/8/1952 pg 15.
  7. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244586472/…
  8. [S214] BDM, Vic Index 1914-1920.

Francis James Michell1

M, #37786, b. 22 February 1874, d. 15 June 1958
Pedigree
Father*Francis Michell2 b. 1851, d. 15 May 1879
Mother*Elizabeth Ann Williams2 b. 1855, d. 5 Feb 1935
Last Edited28 Mar 2025
Birth*Francis James Michell was born on 22 February 1874 at Barkers Creek, VictoriaG; reg: 1161/1874.2,3,4 
He was the son of Francis Michell and Elizabeth Ann Williams.2 
Marriage*Francis James Michell married Union Rebecca Owens, daughter of Owen Owens and Rhoda Eliza Smith, on 18 January 1899 at Castlemaine, VictoriaG; reg: 1143/1899.1,4 
Death*Francis James Michell died on 15 June 1958 at Bendigo, Victoria, at age 84; reg: 22095/1958.2,5 
Burial*He was buried at Bendigo Public Cemetery, Bendigo, Victoria.6 

Family

Union Rebecca Owens b. 18 Apr 1863, d. 10 Jan 1956
Child
ChartsOwens Line

Citations

  1. [S215] BDM, Vic Index 1889-1901.
  2. [S225] Deaths, Vic Deaths 1921-1985.
  3. [S66] BDM's, AVRI.
  4. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, GenCircles-28 - McMinnDS.
  5. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, myffmax - maxblume44.
  6. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210042445/…

Vida Hazel Michell1

F, #37787, b. 28 May 1900, d. 15 July 1997
Pedigree
Father*Francis James Michell1 b. 22 Feb 1874, d. 15 Jun 1958
Mother*Union Rebecca Owens1 b. 18 Apr 1863, d. 10 Jan 1956
Last Edited28 Mar 2025
Birth*Vida Hazel Michell was born on 28 May 1900 at Kangaroo Flat, Victoria; reg: 19819/1900.1,2 
She was the daughter of Francis James Michell and Union Rebecca Owens.1 
Marriage*Vida Hazel Michell married Harry Leon Bolton in 1921 at Victoria; reg: 11842/1921.3 
Death*Vida Hazel Michell died on 15 July 1997 at Bendigo, Victoria, at age 97.4,5 
Burial*She was buried on 18 July 1997 at Bendigo, Victoria.4,6 

Family

Harry Leon Bolton b. c 1895, d. Sep 1985
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Neil James Bradley
ChartsOwens Line

Citations

  1. [S215] BDM, Vic Index 1889-1901.
  2. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, GenCircles-28 - McMinnDS.
  3. [S226] Marriages, Vic Marriages 1921-42.
  4. [S404] Bendigo Cemeteries, online http://www.bencemtrust.com.au
  5. [S489] Wayne Jackson,Vic.
  6. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211270663/…

Harry Leon Bolton1

M, #37788, b. circa 1895, d. September 1985
Pedigree
Last Edited28 Mar 2025
Birth*Harry Leon Bolton was born circa 1895.2 
Marriage*He married Vida Hazel Michell, daughter of Francis James Michell and Union Rebecca Owens, in 1921 at Victoria; reg: 11842/1921.1 
Death*Harry Leon Bolton died in September 1985 at Bendigo, Victoria; reg: 22964/1985.2,3 
Burial*He was buried on 16 September 1985 at Bendigo, Victoria.3 
BurialHe was buried at Bendigo Public Cemetery, Bendigo, Victoria.4 

Family

Vida Hazel Michell b. 28 May 1900, d. 15 Jul 1997
ChartsOwens Line

Citations

  1. [S226] Marriages, Vic Marriages 1921-42.
  2. [S225] Deaths, Vic Deaths 1921-1985.
  3. [S404] Bendigo Cemeteries, online http://www.bencemtrust.com.au
  4. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211270547/…

Francis Michell1

M, #37789, b. 1851, d. 15 May 1879
Pedigree
Last Edited18 Oct 2012
Birth*Francis Michell was born in 1851 at Devon, EnglandG.2 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Ann Williams in 1872 at Cornwall, Victoria; reg: 1142/1872.1 
Death*Francis Michell died on 15 May 1879 at Harcourt, Victoria.2 

Family

Elizabeth Ann Williams b. 1855, d. 5 Feb 1935
Child

Citations

  1. [S225] Deaths, Vic Deaths 1921-1985.
  2. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, myffmax - maxblume44.

Elizabeth Ann Williams1,2

F, #37790, b. 1855, d. 5 February 1935
Pedigree
Last Edited18 Oct 2012
Birth*Elizabeth Ann Williams was born in 1855 at Cornwall, England.2 
Marriage*She married Francis Michell in 1872 at Cornwall, Victoria; reg: 1142/1872.1 
Death*Elizabeth Ann Williams died on 5 February 1935 at Castlemaine, VictoriaG.2 

Family

Francis Michell b. 1851, d. 15 May 1879
Child

Citations

  1. [S225] Deaths, Vic Deaths 1921-1985.
  2. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, myffmax - maxblume44.

Julia Isabella Spooner1,2

F, #37791, b. 1879, d. 1959
Pedigree
Father*George Edward Spooner1 b. 1835, d. 1904
Mother*Emma Augusta Williams1 b. 12 Feb 1840, d. Sep 1924
Last Edited28 Mar 2025
Birth*Julia Isabella Spooner was born in 1879 at Raywood, Victoria.1,2 
She was the daughter of George Edward Spooner and Emma Augusta Williams.1 
Marriage*Julia Isabella Spooner married Richard Owen Owens, son of Owen Owens and Rhoda Eliza Smith, on 31 March 1909 at Bendigo, Victoria; reg: 2036/1909.1,3,4 
Death*Julia Isabella Spooner died in 1959 at Yarram, Victoria; reg: 21962/1959.1 
Burial*She was buried on 3 March 1959 at Springvale, Victoria. 

Family

Richard Owen Owens b. 12 Nov 1864, d. 9 Aug 1952
Children
ChartsOwens Line

Citations

  1. [S225] Deaths, Vic Deaths 1921-1985.
  2. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Davies Family - daviesdorothy.
  3. [S216] BDM, Vic Index 1902-1913, Marriage Cert.
  4. [S489] Wayne Jackson,Vic.
  5. [S214] BDM, Vic Index 1914-1920.

George Edward Spooner1,2

M, #37792, b. 1835, d. 1904
Pedigree
Last Edited16 Oct 2012
Birth*George Edward Spooner was born in 1835 at Hobart, TasmaniaG.2 
Marriage*He married Emma Augusta Williams in 1861 at Victoria.1,2 
Death*George Edward Spooner died in 1904 at Bendigo, Victoria.2 

Family

Emma Augusta Williams b. 12 Feb 1840, d. Sep 1924
Child

Citations

  1. [S225] Deaths, Vic Deaths 1921-1985.
  2. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Davies Family - daviesdorothy.

Jean Isabel Owens1

F, #37793, b. 1917
Pedigree
Father*Richard Owen Owens1 b. 12 Nov 1864, d. 9 Aug 1952
Mother*Julia Isabella Spooner1 b. 1879, d. 1959
Last Edited28 Mar 2025
Birth*Jean Isabel Owens was born in 1917 at Hawthorn, Victoria; reg: 12875/1917.2 
She was the daughter of Richard Owen Owens and Julia Isabella Spooner.1 
Marriage*Jean Isabel Owens married Frank Gordon McArthur Le Breton in 1938 at Hawthorn, Victoria.3 

Family

Frank Gordon McArthur Le Breton b. 26 Mar 1911, d. 11 Apr 1990
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Neil James Bradley
ChartsOwens Line

Citations

  1. [S225] Deaths, Vic Deaths 1921-1985.
  2. [S214] BDM, Vic Index 1914-1920.
  3. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Davies Family - daviesdorothy.

Richard Owen Owens1

M, #37794, b. 12 August 1918, d. 11 April 1974
Pedigree
Richard O Owens
Father*Richard Owen Owens1 b. 12 Nov 1864, d. 9 Aug 1952
Mother*Julia Isabella Spooner1 b. 1879, d. 1959
Last Edited28 Mar 2025
Birth*Richard Owen Owens was born on 12 August 1918 at Hawthorn, Victoria; reg: 20237/1918.1,2 
He was the son of Richard Owen Owens and Julia Isabella Spooner.1 
Death*Richard Owen Owens died on 11 April 1974 at Ocean Grove, Victoria, at age 55.3 
Burial*He was buried at Geelong Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, Victoria.4 
Milit-Beg*Richard Owen Owens began military service on 19 July 1940 at Ballan, Victoria, VX47608, Private, 2/6 Aust Coy ASC, Army.2 
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Neil James Bradley
ChartsOwens Line

Citations

  1. [S214] BDM, Vic Index 1914-1920.
  2. [S63] WW2 Nominal Roll, online nominal_rolls.dva.gov.au.
  3. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Davies Family - daviesdorothy.
  4. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165181990/…

Emma Augusta Williams1,2

F, #37795, b. 12 February 1840, d. September 1924
Pedigree
Last Edited16 Oct 2012
Birth*Emma Augusta Williams was born on 12 February 1840 at Hobart, TasmaniaG.2 
Marriage*She married George Edward Spooner in 1861 at Victoria.1,2 
Death*Emma Augusta Williams died in September 1924 at Bendigo, Victoria, at age 84.2 

Family

George Edward Spooner b. 1835, d. 1904
Child

Citations

  1. [S225] Deaths, Vic Deaths 1921-1985.
  2. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Davies Family - daviesdorothy.

Frank Gordon McArthur Le Breton1

M, #37797, b. 26 March 1911, d. 11 April 1990
Pedigree
Last Edited28 Mar 2025
Birth*Frank Gordon McArthur Le Breton was born on 26 March 1911 at Bendigo, Victoria.1,2 
Marriage*He married Jean Isabel Owens, daughter of Richard Owen Owens and Julia Isabella Spooner, in 1938 at Hawthorn, Victoria.1 
Death*Frank Gordon McArthur Le Breton died on 11 April 1990 at Wyong, New South Wales, at age 79.1 
Burial*He was buried at Palmdale Lawn Cemetery & Memorial Park, Palmdale, New South Wales.3 

Family

Jean Isabel Owens b. 1917
Milit-Beg*Frank Gordon McArthur Le Breton began military service on 4 January 1939 at Naremburn, Victoria, 3924, Flight Sergeant, 2 Aircraft Depot, RAAF.2 
ChartsOwens Line

Citations

  1. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Davies Family - daviesdorothy.
  2. [S63] WW2 Nominal Roll, online nominal_rolls.dva.gov.au.
  3. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/135155154/…

Myra Constance Owens1

F, #37798, b. 30 August 1910, d. 17 June 2003
Pedigree
Father*Richard Owen Owens1 b. 12 Nov 1864, d. 9 Aug 1952
Mother*Julia Isabella Spooner1 b. 1879, d. 1959
Last Edited28 Mar 2025
Birth*Myra Constance Owens was born on 30 August 1910 at Carlton, Victoria.1,2 
She was the daughter of Richard Owen Owens and Julia Isabella Spooner.1 
Marriage*Myra Constance Owens married Ralph Dorman on 12 February 1934 at Hawthorn, Victoria.1,2 
Death*Myra Constance Owens died on 17 June 2003 at Gold Coast, Queensland, at age 92.2 

Family

Ralph Dorman b. 15 Jul 1911, d. 12 Mar 1978
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Neil James Bradley
ChartsOwens Line

Citations

  1. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Davies Family - daviesdorothy.
  2. [S489] Wayne Jackson,Vic.

Ralph Dorman1

M, #37799, b. 15 July 1911, d. 12 March 1978
Pedigree
Last Edited28 Mar 2025
Birth*Ralph Dorman was born on 15 July 1911 at Ballarat, Victoria.1 
Marriage*He married Myra Constance Owens, daughter of Richard Owen Owens and Julia Isabella Spooner, on 12 February 1934 at Hawthorn, Victoria.1,2 
Death*Ralph Dorman died on 12 March 1978 at Landsborough, Queensland, at age 66.1 
Burial*He was buried at Albany Creek Memorial Park, Bridgeman Downs, Queensland.3 

Family

Myra Constance Owens b. 30 Aug 1910, d. 17 Jun 2003
ChartsOwens Line

Citations

  1. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Davies Family - daviesdorothy.
  2. [S489] Wayne Jackson,Vic.
  3. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/256116434/ralph-dorman

Louisa Symes1

F, #37800, b. 16 July 1870, d. 24 July 1906
Pedigree
Father*George Symes2
Mother*Mary Schier2
Last Edited28 Mar 2025
Birth*Louisa Symes was born on 16 July 1870 at Castlemaine, VictoriaG.1,2 
She was the daughter of George Symes and Mary Schier.2 
Marriage*Louisa Symes married Richard Owen Owens, son of Owen Owens and Rhoda Eliza Smith, on 28 July 1887 at Harcourt, Victoria.1,2 
Death*Louisa Symes died on 24 July 1906 at Derby, Victoria, at age 36.1,2 
Burial*She was buried at Harcourt Cemetery, Harcourt, Victoria.3 

Family

Richard Owen Owens b. 12 Nov 1864, d. 9 Aug 1952
Children
ChartsOwens Line

Citations

  1. [S309] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Davies Family - daviesdorothy.
  2. [S489] Wayne Jackson,Vic.
  3. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209058188/louisa-owens