John Webb

M, #6091, b. 1830, d. 17 Jul 1917
Probate (Will)* 152/310. John WEBB. Date of grant: 25 Aug 1917; Date of death: 17 Jul 1917; Occupation: Gent; Residence: Brighton.1 
Birth*1830 Bideford, Devon, England. 
Marriage*1855 Spouse: Augusta Hewett. VIC, Australia, #M1783.2
 
Land-UBeac*abt 1886Selection: GEM--48B. 49a 3r 37p - Land File 1850/49
Crown Grant to J. WEBB on 26 Jun 1894. in rates 1891 through 1908, also 1889.3,4 
Widower26 Apr 1893John Webb became a widower upon the death of his wife Augusta Hewett.5 
Marriage*4 Jul 1894 Spouse: Fannie Ellen Brooke. Auburn, VIC, Australia, #M2224/1895.6
 
Marriage-Notice*4 Aug 1894 WEBB—BROOKE - On the 5th ult., at Wollabon, Auburn, by the Rev. Spencer Williams, John Webb, of Brighton, to Fannie, elder daughter of James Brooke, Esq., J.P.7 
Residence*bt 1900 - 1909 Of Brighton Gentleman. 
Land-UBeac*24 Jul 1905 GEM--48B. Transfer from John Webb to Fannie Ellen Brooke. 49a 3r 37p.8 
Death*17 Jul 1917 Brighton, VIC, Australia, #D7488 (Age 87) [par George WEBB & Unknown].6 
Death-Notice*19 Jul 1917 WEBB.—On the 17th July, at "Woolsery," Union street, Brighton, John Webb, beloved husband of Fannie E. Webb, and father of Mrs. Jas. Thomas.
WEBB.—The Friends of the late Mr. JOHN WEBB are most respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, in the Brighton Cemetery.
The funeral will leave his residence "Woolsery," Union street, Brighton, THIS DAY (Thursday), at 3 p.m., proceeding to the Mill street Methodist Church, and at the conclusion of a short service to the cemetery.9 

Grave

  • Brighton Cemetery, Caulfield South, VIC, Australia10

Newspaper-Articles

  • 3 May 1893: From John Webb, South Brighton, a complaint re his assessment notice; he asked that the council should not make him responsible for the negligence of the rate collector.-Secretary to reply.11
  • 31 May 1893: From John Webb, South Brighton, complaining that he had not been supplied with an assessment notice.—On the motion of Crs Barr and Goff, the collector to again apply for arrears of rates due by Mr Webb.12
  • 18 Aug 1897: From National Mutual Life Association, complaining of the valuation of their properties at Gembrook. John Webb, of Brighton, also complained. Received.13
  • 26 Sep 1917: In Memoriam. MR. JOHN WEBB. Brighton, New-street circuit, and Mill-street church particularly, have sustained a severe loss by the decease of Mr. John Webb, of Brighton. Born at Bideford, Devon, England, in 1830, he was there educated, for teaching. Coming to Victoria in 1848, he commenced as a teacher at Brunswick. At the-time of the gold fever, he went to Castlemaine. It was there he began to preach, and, standing on a stump, gave his first message to the miners. In 1852 he came to Brighton, where he continued to reside for 63 years. Mr. Webb was engaged in teaching until 1890, and was head master of Wilson-street State school at the time of his retirement. For several years he was on the Council of Churches ; a member of the British and Foreign Bible Society, Brighton branch, for 25 years, and a representative of the Central Auxiliary for a long period. He was for many years correspondent of the Board of Advice, Education Department, and the indefatigable organiser for religious instruction in the State schools of the district. Year after year, in succession, he was elected to attend our Annual Conference, and was a representative to the General Conference. Connected with the Local Preachers' Association, he was a trustee, and member of the executive, always taking a deep interest therein. He was for some time lay treasurer of the Loan Fund for Victoria, and of the Foreign Missions Fund. For Brighton Circuit he was circuit steward for over 30 years; and secretary of the Local Preachers' meeting for a long period. At Mill-street he was society steward, trustee, treasurer of the trust, and class leader to the end of his earthly course. After he had served in his own age by the will of God, he fell on sleep," on July 17th, 1917, and devout men followed him to his burial in Brighton Cemetery two days later. A memorial service was held in Mill-street Church subsequently, conducted by the Rev. W. Hunt, when there was a large congregation. Our departed brother did indeed serve. No one who knew him could doubt the truths of Christianity. It was the Christ-like spirit which permeated his being and shone so radiantly upon all who came into communion with him. He never grew weary in well-doing. His concern for the welfare, of those around was unabated. His love for the House of God was intense. Strict in attendance upon public worship. Nine days before his death he was in his accustomed seat in the sanctuary. Although he had attained the great age of 87 years, his mental powers were vigorous until within a few days of his departure. Those who had the privilege of attending the class meeting held every Tuesday at his residence speak with ap preciation of his clear testimony, his Scripture expositions, his affectionate counsels, the Christly spirit, which won all hearts. His time, talents, influence, money, were all placed on the altar of service till he slept. Three days before he left us, those who saw him had a precious season. All was bright. Even then, before brief final prayer, he inquired about the Sabbath services so near, and ever dear, to him. His spirit is with God his memory is blessed.14

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P3 unit 744, item 152/310
    VPRS 7591/P2 unit 567, item 152/310.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 5357/P0000/3246     1890/49. JOHN WEBB. GEMBROOK 48B. 49--3--3. 1886 - 1894.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2669-603 - John Webb of Union Street Brighton.
  5. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  6. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 4 Aug 1894, p1.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2669-603 - Fannie Ellen Webb the wife of John Webb of Union Street Brighton Gentleman.
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 19 Jul 1917, p1.
  10. [S337] Index of monumental inscriptions/burials Billion Graves "Brighton Cemetery."
  11. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 3 May 1893, p3.
  12. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 31 May 1893, p3.
  13. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 18 Aug 1897, p3.
  14. [S14] Newspaper - Spectator and Methodist Chronicle (Melbourne, Vic) 26 Sep 1917, p1015.
Last Edited16 Dec 2017

Matthew Ladd

M, #6092, b. 1 Aug 1830, d. 23 Jul 1901
Probate (Will)* 80/031. Matthew Ladd. Engraver. Melb. 23 Jul 1901. Real estate value £750. Personal property £299. "I give devise and bequeath unto my son Charles Henry Salter the goodwill of my business as engraver, the stock and machinery to be taken at a valuation. I desire that all my property be sold and after my just debts are paid I wish it to be divided into the following proportions, to my daughter Elizabeth Jane Ladd one half, to Charles Henry Salter Ladd, Thomas Matthew Ladd, Emma Louisa Carpenter, Catherine Rosina Beal, Clara Olivia Ure, Minnie Sarah Pascoe, and Elsie Emily Tilley equal shares in the other half."1 
Birth*1 Aug 1830 London, England. [par Edward Wilds LADD & Elizabeth WILKINSON]2 
Marriage*1856 Spouse: Emma Salter. Collingwood, VIC, Australia, #M2891.3
Land-UBeac*23 Feb 1887Selection: GEM--48D + 140F + 48F. 55a 2r 33p - An initial application for a grazing area was received by Matthew Ladd for 150 acres - about 50 acres granted. He stated that he was an engraver living at 78 Flinders Lane East in Melbourne. He applied at the same time as his son C H S Ladd.4,5 
Land-Note*25 Jan 1893 GEM--48D + 140F + 48F. Matthew Ladd declared that he had enclosed all his land with post and wire in total 79 chains at a cost of 15/- per chain, to the total value of £57.15.0. His adjoining neighbours were Gill and Hunter. He had no buildings on his property, and no cultivation.4 
Widower10 Jan 1899Matthew Ladd became a widower upon the death of his wife Emma Salter.6 
Death*23 Jul 1901 Camberwell, VIC, Australia, #D8795 (Age 70) [par Edward Wilds LADD & Elizabeth].6 
Death-Notice*24 Jul 1901 LADD.—On the 23rd July, at his residence Kingsley-street, Camberwell, Matthew Ladd, engraver, in his 71st year. No flowers.7 
Land-Note*2 Dec 1904 GEM--48D + 140F + 48F. William Duncan Henderson (William Duncan Henderson). Mr Henderson of Norwood asks the Lands Department if the blocks in the name of M Ladd were available for selection. The department answers that the were still held by M Ladd.8 
Land-Note2 Feb 1905 GEM--48D + 140F + 48F. William Duncan Henderson (William Duncan Henderson). Norwood, 2.2.05 Mr Keast. Dear Sir, In reference to this block of land which was held by M Ladd which is mentioned in the Lands Dept letter which I have made application for there must be a mistake by the Department as the late Mr M Ladd died about 4 years ago and his estate has been settled, so I am informed by one of the trustees and I understand that the late Mr M Ladd ... gave up this block of land about ten years previous.
I would deem it a favour if you could get this block made available for selection and if you will greatly oblige. Wm Henderson, Norwood, Upper Beaconsfield.
PS You will no doubt recollect this from our meeting at Mr Gibbs' sale.
-> Minister desires a report. Action in this matter has been delayed pending settlement of the road. This is now completed and the necessary enquiries will be made at once.8 
Land-Note6 Feb 1905 GEM--48D + 140F + 48F. William Duncan Henderson (William Duncan Henderson). Feb 6th '05. State Parliament House, Melbourne. To the Hon. the Minister of Lands. Sir,- While at berwick one day last week, it was brought under my notice by Mr Henderson of Upper Beaconsfield that he applied to your Department for a piece of land that was held some years ago by Mr Ladd. I am enclosing to you the letter so that you may see for yourself. I shall be glad if you will go into the matter and give me an early reply. Yours truly, W Keast.8 
Land-Note9 May 1906 GEM--48D + 140F + 48F. William Duncan Henderson Report of Constable Keogh. Report required re improvemnets on Matthew Ladd's allots 48D and 140E Gembrook.
I have to report for your information, that I could not find any person named Ladd at Gembrook.
I have learned that there is a man of that name residing near Emerald and I have sent it to the Berwick Police to see if he is the man concerned.
P Keogh M.C. 3584
The report then contains a note that the block is 2 mile south of Emerald.
M.C. 3960 A B Steele reports on 24.5.1906 "Sir, I beg to state tht there are no improvements of any value on this land. The land apparently has been fenced at one time but there is very little left from the bush fires and which is rotten and of no value."
Another memo dated 31 May 1906 by Victoria Police states that Crown Lands files returned. Const Keogh's neglect has been dealt with by the infliction of a fine of £1.8 
Land-Note27 Jul 1906 GEM--48D + 140F + 48F. Despite earlier correspondence stating that Matthew Ladd was deceased, the Lands Department send him a letter to call him to the Local Land Board on 7 August 1906 to show cause why his license should not be forfeited.
CHS Ladd replies that Mr M Ladd has been deceased since July 1901.
It is not until 15 November 1906 that the land is available for selection again and Mr Henderson was so informed.8 

Grave

  • IND B 9.10, Boroondara Cemetery, Kew, VIC, Australia, In memory of Emma, wife of Matthew LADD, d 10 Jan 1899, aged 65 years, also above Matthew LADD, d 23 Jul 1901, aged 71 years. Thomas Matthew LADD son of above d 10 Feb 1917, aged 59 years, beloved husband of Nellie.9,10

Family

 Emma Salter b. 22 Aug 1833, d. 10 Jan 1899
Children 1.Charles Henry Salter Ladd+ b. 4 Mar 1853, d. 31 Jan 1940
 2.Thomas Matthew Ladd b. 1857, d. 10 Feb 1917
 3.Elsie Emilie Ladd+ b. 1874, d. 1964

Newspaper-Articles

  • 13 Jul 1861: CARD-PLATE and 100 ivory cards, 10s 6d. M. Ladd, engraver and lithographer, 100 Collins street east.11
  • 30 Jan 1880: LADD.-On the 15th ult., at Stratford, near London, Mr. Edward Wilds Ladd, aged 80, father of Mr. M. Ladd, of this city.12
  • 9 Oct 1900: The teaching staff and pupils of the Hamilton and Western District College are about to perpetuate the memory of one of the old pupils, Lieutenant Reginald Stephen Robert Stapylton Bree, who died of enteric fever in South Africa. Lieutenant Bree was the son of Mr Robert Stapylton Bree, a well known resident of Hamilton who was connected by marriage with the Henty family, the pioneers of the Western District, and the greatest sympathy has been felt for the father in the sad bereavement. The memorial takes the form of a handsome brass plate, with an inscription recording the fact that Lieutenant Bree was a pupil of the college, and it will be placed upon one of the walls. The work was entrusted to Mr Matthew Ladd, engraver, of Flinders lane, and its execution does him credit.13
  • 24 Aug 1901: PROBATES AND LETTERS. Probates have been granted by the acting registrar (Mr. M'Donald) to the wills of the following deceased persons:—Matthew Ladd, £1,049;14

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P0, unit 1021; VPRS 28/P2, unit 588; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 321 - only will file available, probate files closed under S11.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Lesley's Family Tree Owner: Peters_Family.
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "part of marriage certificate attached."
  4. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 5357/P0000/3570.
    19375/47.49. JOHN GILLIES. WILLIAM HENDERSON. JOHN HIBBERT CHEW. WILLIAM HENRY CARE. MATTHEW LADD. Gembrook 48D. 55--1--29. 1887 - 1929.
  5. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Original Land file 1013/42.
  6. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 Jul 1901, p1.
  8. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 5357/P0000/3570. 19375/47.49.
  9. [S46] Index of burials in the cemetery of Boroondara, Kew,
    LADD EMMA 11-Jan-1899     65 IND B 0009
    LADD MATTHEW      24-Jul-1901 70 IND B 0009
    LADD ELLEN SOPHIA 05-Sep-1939     83 IND B 0010
    LADD THOMAS MATTHEW 12-Feb-1917 59 IND B 0010.
  10. [S20] Various indexed records of GSV - Genealogical Society Victoria "Boroondara Memorial Inscriptions compiled by Port Philip Pioneers Group Inc 1993."
  11. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 Jul 1861, p8.
  12. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 30 Jan 1880, p1.
  13. [S14] Newspaper - West Gippsland Gazette (Warragul, Vic.), 9 Oct 1900, p6.
  14. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 24 Aug 1901, p36.
Last Edited26 Jul 2017

Emma Salter

F, #6093, b. 22 Aug 1833, d. 10 Jan 1899
Married NameLadd.1 
Birth*22 Aug 1833 Godshill (near Newport), Hampshire, England, [par Thomas SALTER & Jane HOBBS] chr 8 Sep 1833.1,2 
Marriage*1856 Spouse: Matthew Ladd. Collingwood, VIC, Australia, #M2891.3
Death*10 Jan 1899 Camberwell, VIC, Australia, #D863 (Age 65) [par Thomas SALTER & Jane].1 
Death-Notice*11 Jan 1899 LADD. —On the 10th January, 1899, at Appuldercombe, Kingsley-street, Camberwell, Emma, the beloved wife of Matthew Ladd, in her 66th year. No flowers.
LADD.---The Friends of Mr. MATTHEW LADD are respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late beloved wife to the place of interment in the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew.
The funeral will leave his residence, Appuldercombe, Kingsley-street, Camberwell, THIS DAY (Wednesday, 11th January, 1899), at 3 o'clock.4
 

Grave

  • IND B 9.10, Boroondara Cemetery, Kew, VIC, Australia, In memory of Emma, wife of Matthew LADD, d 10 Jan 1899, aged 65 years, also above Matthew LADD, d 23 Jul 1901, aged 71 years. Thomas Matthew LADD son of above d 10 Feb 1917, aged 59 years, beloved husband of Nellie.5,6

Family

 Matthew Ladd b. 1 Aug 1830, d. 23 Jul 1901
Children 1.Charles Henry Salter Ladd+ b. 4 Mar 1853, d. 31 Jan 1940
 2.Thomas Matthew Ladd b. 1857, d. 10 Feb 1917
 3.Elsie Emilie Ladd+ b. 1874, d. 1964

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  2. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975.
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "part of marriage certificate attached."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Jan 1899, p1.
  5. [S46] Index of burials in the cemetery of Boroondara, Kew,
    LADD EMMA 11-Jan-1899     65 IND B 0009
    LADD MATTHEW      24-Jul-1901 70 IND B 0009
    LADD ELLEN SOPHIA 05-Sep-1939     83 IND B 0010
    LADD THOMAS MATTHEW 12-Feb-1917 59 IND B 0010.
  6. [S20] Various indexed records of GSV - Genealogical Society Victoria "Boroondara Memorial Inscriptions compiled by Port Philip Pioneers Group Inc 1993."
Last Edited26 Jul 2017

John Gillies

M, #6094, b. 1858, d. 6 Apr 1940
Birth*1858 Carlton, VIC, Australia.1 
Marriage*1893 Spouse: Rose Elizabeth Landells Elliot. VIC, Australia, #M6302.2
 
Land-UBeac*28 Jan 1920 GEM--142R. Transfer from Hugh Percy Wallace to John Gillies.3 
Land-UBeac*10 Jul 1924 GEM--48D.140F.48F. Transfer from William Duncan Henderson to John Gillies. 55a 1r 29p - Lease transferred.4 
Land-Note19 Aug 1924 GEM--48D.140F.48F. Crown Grant issued 55a 1r 29p.5,6,7,8 
Land-UBeac*23 Apr 1926 GEM--140F.142R (part). Transfer from John Gillies to Country Roads Board. 1a 1r 9p (small western portion of the allotments.)9 
Death*6 Apr 1940 East Malvern, VIC, Australia, #D3163 (Age 82) [par William GILLIES & Ann WILSON].10 
Death-Notice*10 Apr 1940 GILLIES.—On the 6th April, at 1508 Malvern road, East Malvern, John, beloved husband of Rosa, and loving father of Elizabeth (Mrs E Schwieger) and Mildred (Mrs C A Wallder), in his 83rd year—A lover and inspirer of young manhood.11 
Land-Note23 Jul 1940 GEM--48D.140F.48F. John Gillies died on 6th April 1940. Probate of his will has been granted to Elizabeth Zara Annie Schwieger of "The Deanery" McKenzie Street, Bendigo and Millie Olga Wallder of 1508 Malvern Road Malvern Married Woman.12 
Land-UBeac*7 Aug 1941 GEM--48D.48F GEM--140F.142R(part). Transfer from John Gillies to Millie Olga Wallder Elizabeth Annie Zara Schwieger. 55a 1r 33p.13 

Electoral Rolls (Australia) and Census (UK/IRL)

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1909Tweedside Street, Essendon, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: warehouseman. With Rose Elizabeth Landells Gillies.14
1931308 Malvern Road, East Malvern, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nil. With Rose Elizabeth Landells Gillies.14

Family

 Rose Elizabeth Landells Elliot b. 1867, d. 1941
Children 1.Elizabeth Annie Zara Gillies b. 1894, d. 1986
 2.Millie Olga Gillies b. 1897, d. 1985

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "marriage entry."
  2. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4094-609 - Hugh Percy Wallace to John Gillies of Tweedside Street Essendon Gentleman.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Lease 952-237 - John Gillies of "Dalgety Court" Dalgety Street St Kilda Gentleman.
  5. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 5357/P0/3570. Land File 19375/47.49. JOHN GILLIES. WILLIAM HENDERSON. JOHN HIBBERT CHEW. WILLIAM HENRY CARE. MATTHEW LADD. Gembrook 48D. 55--1--29. 1887 - 1929.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4942-361 - John Gillies of "Dalgety Court" Dalgety Street St Kilda Gentleman.
  7. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Alternative land file? - Land File 1013/42.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Lease 952-237 - By instructions from the Crown Lands Department dated 13.2.1925 Corr No 32/3 the within lease is endorsed as having matured into a Freehold Estate.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4094-609 + 4942-361 - part transfer to Country Roads Board C/T 5120-875.
  10. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 Apr 1940, p8.
  12. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4942-361 - John Gillies died on 6th April 1940. Probate of his will has been granted to Elizabeth Zara Annie Schwieger of "The Deanery" McKenzie Street, Bendigo and Millie Olga Wallder of 1508 Malvern Road Malvern Married Woman.
  13. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4942-361 + C/T 4094-609 - Elizabeth Zara Annie Schwieger of "The Deanery" McKenzie Street, Bendigo and Millie Olga Wallder of 1508 Malvern Road Malvern Married Woman - proprietors as tenants in common in equal shares - C/T 6506-094.
  14. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
Last Edited24 Jul 2017

Andrew McLaughlin

M, #6100, b. 1863, d. 11 Nov 1944
Birth*1863 Ireland.1,2 
Marriage*1894 Spouse: Mary Brownlees. VIC, Australia, #M2824.1
 
Land-UBeac*b 9 Aug 1917Selection: GEM--48E GEM--140H. 116a 0r 24p - Crown Grant to McLAUGHLIN on 9 Aug 1917 (in consideration of £87 15s.)3,4 
Land-UBeac*17 Mar 1924 GEM--48E GEM--140H. Transfer from Andrew McLaughlin to Fanny Louise Holloway. 116a 0r 24p.5 
Widower1928Andrew McLaughlin became a widower upon the death of his wife Mary Brownlees.2 
Death*11 Nov 1944 Caulfield, VIC, Australia, #D11709 (Age 81) [par unknown].2 
Death-Notice*13 Nov 1944 MCLAUGHLIN.—On November 11, at Aileen avenue, Caulfield, Andrew (late of Blackburn), devoted husband of the late Mary, and beloved father of Mary (deceased), Charlotte (Mrs. Swinden), Myrtle (Mrs. Osmond), Florence, and Violet. -Our loved ones reunited.6 

Electoral Rolls (Australia) and Census (UK/IRL)

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1903 - 1914Emerald, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer. With Mary McLaughlin.7,8,9
1919Emerald, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: farmer.10
1924Emerald, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nurseryman.10
1936Albert Street, Blackburn, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: nurseryman. With Mary May Elizabeth McLaughlin.10

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4060-964 - Andrew McLaughlin of Emerald Nurseryman.
  4. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Original land file: Land File 4707/32 (Gill). Land File 19620/47.49/1901. Crown Grant 9 Aug 1917.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 4060-964 - Fanny Louise Holloway of Beaconsfield Road Emerald Married Woman.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 13 Nov 1944, p2.
  7. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  8. [S105] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1905.
  9. [S108] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1908.
  10. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
Last Edited24 Jul 2017

Edmund Hesketh Davies

M, #6101, b. 23 Feb 1833, d. 3 Jul 1919
Birth*23 Feb 1833 Altrincham, Cheshire, England, Baptised Wesleyan on 25 Jun 1833 [par Thomas DAVIES & Mary HESKETH].1 
Civil Case1871 1871/1320 Edmund Hesketh Davies v William Hamson.2 
Land-UBeacb 1 Mar 1890Selection: GEM--38. 228a 0r 26p - Land File 2461/19.20
Crown Grant to E. H. DAVIES on 1 Mar 1890. Until 1896.3,4 
Land-UBeac*b 1 Mar 1890Selection: GEM--37A. 33a 1r 33p - Land File 2474/19.20
Selected by E. H. DAVIES, crown grant issued 1 Mar 1890.5,6 
Land-Note*31 May 1890 GEM--37A.38: Mortgagee: Harry Tom Emmerton. Mortgage not discharged. Mortgagor was Edmund Hesketh Davies.7 
Civil Case*1891 1891/632 Edmund Hesketh Davies v Henry Brooks Mary Brooks.8 
Land-Note22 Dec 1891 GEM--37A.38: Mortgagee: Harry Tom Emmerton. Mortgage not discharged. Mortgagor was Edmund Hesketh Davies.9 
Land-UBeac*28 Aug 1894 GEM--37A.38. Transfer from Edmund Hesketh Davies to Harry Tom Emmerton. 33a 1r 33p + 228a 0r 26p (taken over by mortgagee.)10 
Residence*1895 Palmerston Street, Carlton. Agent. 
Marriage*1902 Spouse: Anne Wiseman. VIC, Australia, #M8498/1902 - married as Anne GRAY.11
 
Death*3 Jul 1919 Oakleigh, VIC, Australia, #D14363 (Age 78) [par Thomas DAVIES & Mary HESKETH].12 
Probate (Will)*10 Jun 1920 174/169. Edmund H DAVIES Date of grant: 10 Jun 1920; Date of death: 03 Jul 1919; Occupation: Gent; Residence: Oakleigh.
"This is my last will and testament of me Edmund Hesketh Davies of Queen's-avenue, Oakleigh, Victoria, Australia.
I appoint The Equity Trustees Executors and Agency Company Ltd of Queen-street, City of Melbourne Mr J Fox Manager executor hereof.
On my decease occuring I direct that two medical men shall decide as to my death and one of such men shall sever a jugular vein of my dead body. I direct that my body shall thereupon be consumed by cremation with as little ceremony as is practible and with as little expenditure as may be.
I give and bequeath all my personal estate to my wife Anne Davies.
I give and devide all my real estate to my said Executor's Company for the benefit of my blood relations as the law directs. I direct that a sale of my real estate shall occur save by auction sale and also not until strife of war shall cease as affecting Australia. E. H Davies"
Will undated.13 

Grave

  • 200*EM*O 201*EM*O, Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, Cheltenham, VIC, Australia, In memory / of / Emma PRIEST / 3.6.1902. / Edmond H. DAVIES / 5.7.1919.
    In memory / of / Henry GRAY / 21.11.1899. / Anne DAVIES / 7.4.1934.14,15

Newspaper-Articles

  • 8 Apr 1892: NO. 28,540.— TRANSFER OF LAND ACT, 1890.—EDMUND HESKETH DAVIES, of 41 Palmerston street, Carlton, in the County of Bourke, gentleman, has applied to bring the land described at the foot hereof under the above Act; and the Comissioner of Titles has directed notice of the application to be advertised in the " Herald" newspaper, and has appointed fourteen days from such advertisement, after which time the land may be brought under the operation of the Act, unless a caveat shall be lodged forbidding the same. Dated 29th Day of March, 1892.
    LAND REFERRED TO :
    Part of Crown portion 1, at Oakleigh, Parish of Mulgrave, County of Bourke. Commencing on the east side of Hatter street, 278 feet 5 inchre northerly from the north side of Schoolhall street, thence northerly along Hatter street 46 feet 5 inches, easterly 234 feet 6 inches, southerly along Eastgate street 46 feet 5 inches, and westerly 234 feet 6 inches to the commencing point.
    H. C. A. HARRISON, Registrar of Titles.16
  • 5 Jun 1920: Edmund Hesketh Davies, late of Queen's avenue, Oakleigh, gentleman, left real estate £4892 and personal estate £24. Testator bequeaths his personal estate to his widow and his real estate to his blood relatives.17

Citations

  1. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
  2. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Equity Case Files. VPRS 259/ P1 unit 132, item 1320
    AGENCY: Master in Equity, Supreme Court (also known as Master in Equity and Lunacy 1867-1923).
  3. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Land File 2461/19.20.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2256-046 - Edmund Hesketh Davies of Gembrook Farmer.
  5. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Land File 2474/19.20.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2256-045 - Edmund Hesketh Davies of Gembrook Farmer.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2256-045 + 2256-046 - Mortgage No 113008 - not discharged.
  8. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Civil Case Files VPRS 267/ P7 unit 934, item 1891/632.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2256-045 + 2256-046 - Mortgage No 130289 - not discharged.
  10. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2256-045 + 2256-046 - Harry Emmerton of Raveloe Domain Road South Yarra Solicitor.
  11. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "indexed Edmd Hesketh DAVIES and Anne GRAY."
  12. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  13. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/ P3 unit 1084, item 174/169
    VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 630, item 174/169.
  14. [S49] Index of burials in the Cheltenham Cemetery
    Also buried in this grave are Henry GRAY, Anne's former husband, and Emma Priest nee Gray.
  15. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "Emma PRIEST #D5417 / 1902 d Ewick, Australia [par Wm GRAY & HARPLEY]
    Henry GRAY #D12646 / 1899 d Brton E, Australia [par Wm GRAY & HARPLEY]."
  16. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 8 Apr 1892, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/242869996
  17. [S14] Newspaper - Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 5 Jun 1920, p30
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222551795
Last Edited29 May 2020

Thomas McClelland

M, #6102, b. 1840, d. 19 Sep 1875
Probate (Will)* Thomas McClelland. Storekeeper. Berwick. 19 Sep 1875. 13/605.1 
Birth*1840 Drum.2 
Marriage*1862 Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Cole. VIC, Australia, #M740.3
 
Death*19 Sep 1875 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D9726 (Age 35) [par John M'CLELLAND & Martha McFITTERS].4 

Grave

  • 5-143-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, also buried in the same grave is Annie SMYTHE aged 14 parents unknown #D5953/18785

Family

 Elizabeth Ann Cole b. 26 Aug 1844, d. 5 Aug 1922
Child 1.David Smythe McClelland b. 1875, d. Apr 1876

Newspaper-Articles

  • 28 Sep 1875: NOTICE is hereby given, that after the expiration of fourteen days from the publication hereof application will be made to the Supreme Court of the colony of Victoria, in its Probate juristiction, that PROBATE of the LAST WILL and TESTAMENT of THOMAS M'CLELLAND, late of Berwick in the said colony of Victoria, farmer, deceased, will be granted to Elizabeth M'Clelland, of Berwick aforesaid, the widow of the said deceased, and Charles Souter of Berwick aforesaid, hotelkeeper, the executrix and executor respectively of the said will according to the tenor thereof. Dated this 27th day of September, 1875. DICKSON and WATSON, Melbourne and Ballarat, proctors for the said Elizabeth M'Clelland and Charles Souter.6

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P0, unit 159; VPRS 28/P2, unit 40; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 21.
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#D9726 - gives birth place DRUM."
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "as McClelland."
  4. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#D9726 - gives spouse Elizabeth COLE."
  5. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-143-B     McClelland     David Smythe     M     0     09/04/1876     58
    5-143-B     McClelland     Thomas     M     35     20/09/1875     51.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 28 Sep 1875, p7.
Last Edited30 Jan 2016

Elizabeth Ann Cole

F, #6103, b. 26 Aug 1844, d. 5 Aug 1922
Father*Peter Cole b. abt 1813, d. 1871
Mother*Sarah Ann McClelland b. 17 Mar 1819, d. 26 Aug 1908
Married NameMcClelland. 
Birth*26 Aug 1844 East Parish, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, probable birth. [par Peter COLE & Sarah McCLELLAND]1 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel9 Jul 1857 Sailing with Sarah Ann Cole Mary Jane Cole to Geelong, VIC, Australia. Ship Carleton Liverpool
Age 12 - Nursemaid.2
Marriage*1862 Spouse: Thomas McClelland. VIC, Australia, #M740.3
 
Widow19 Sep 1875Elizabeth Ann Cole became a widow upon the death of her husband Thomas McClelland.4 
Land-UBeac*abt 1881Selection: GEM--46. 196a 1r 39p - Land File 3300/19.20
Crown grant issued to E. McLELLAND on 16 Jul 1884.5,6,7 
Note*1884 1880/81 196a & 20a GEM
1882/3 N20 paid for this and last year
1884/5 Mc Lelland Mrs E Dressmaker Crown OT 193a Gem - NAV20 - unpaid
1885/6 - gone
1887 - MCClelland E - property held by Fryer
Charles Fryer - 1892/3 National Bank in margin
1879 1 shop Pak? 
Land-UBeac*20 Sep 1884 GEM--46. Transfer from Elizabeth Ann McClelland to Joseph Thomas Fryer. 196a 1r 39p - Land File 3300/19.20
Crown grant issued to E. McLELLAND on 16 Jul 1884.8 
Death*5 Aug 1922 Burwood, NSW, Australia, #D11116 [par Peter & Sarah].9 
Death-Notice*7 Aug 1922 MCCLELLAND.—August 5, 1922, at her residence, Vastan, Irrara-street, Croydon, Elizabeth Ann, relict of the late Thomas King Mcclelland, of Greenock, Scotland, aged 78 years.10 

Electoral Rolls (Australia) and Census (UK/IRL)

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
30 Mar 185165 Main Street, Greenock East, Renfrewshire, Scotland(Head of Household) Sarah Ann McClelland;
Age 8 - Scholar11

Family

 Thomas McClelland b. 1840, d. 19 Sep 1875
Child 1.David Smythe McClelland b. 1875, d. Apr 1876

Newspaper-Articles

  • 7 Mar 1877: A melancholy accident happened at Pakenham on Friday morning to Mrs. McClelland, a widow with three children to support, and it is to be hoped that some action will be taken by residents to assist her in her present position. It appears that she was on her way to Berwick, riding on horseback, whn, shortly after she started, the horse stumbled and fell, throwing her over its head, the animal falling upon her, breaking her arm, and causing other injuries. She was brought down to Berwick on Saturday morning to Dr Elmes, who attended her. One of her arms is broken at the wrist, and she will be useless for some time in her efforts to maintain her children.12
  • 5 May 1881: Applications for Leases Approved. - Elizabeth McClelland, Gembrook13

Citations

  1. [S65] Ancestry - various indices.
  2. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), with mother and siblings.
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "as McClelland."
  4. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "#D9726 - gives spouse Elizabeth COLE."
  5. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Land File 3300/19.20.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1550-924 - Elizabeth McClelland of Beaconsfield Storekeeper.
  7. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1880/81 196a & 20a GEM
    1882/3 N20 paid for this and last year
    1884/5 Mc Lelland Mrs E Dressmaker Crown OT 193a Gem - NAV20 - unpaid
    1885/6 - gone
    1887 - MCClelland E - property held by Fryer
    Charles Fryer - 1892/3 National Bank in margin
    1879 1 shop Pak?
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1550-924 - Joseph Thomas Fryer of Hawthorn Grocer - C/T 1635-847.
  9. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  10. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 7 Aug 1922, p8.
  11. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Parish: Greenock East; ED: 17; Page: 3; Line: 5; Roll: CSSCT1851_118; Year: 1851."
  12. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 7 Mar 1877, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70009614
  13. [S14] Newspaper - Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate (Warragul, Vic.), 5 May 1881, p3.
Last Edited17 Jul 2018

David Smythe McClelland

M, #6104, b. 1875, d. Apr 1876
Father*Thomas McClelland b. 1840, d. 19 Sep 1875
Mother*Elizabeth Ann Cole b. 26 Aug 1844, d. 5 Aug 1922
Birth*1875 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B21294.1 
Death*Apr 1876 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D4444 (Age 9M.)2 

Grave

  • 5-143-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, also buried in the same grave is Annie SMYTHE aged 14 parents unknown #D5953/18783

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "as McClelland."
  3. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-143-B     McClelland     David Smythe     M     0     09/04/1876     58
    5-143-B     McClelland     Thomas     M     35     20/09/1875     51.
Last Edited30 Jan 2016

John Wallace

M, #6106
Land-UBeac*17 Dec 1884Selection: GEM--127C. 19a 3r 38p - Land File 2957/49
Selected by J. WALLACE. Tramway objection on 15 Jun 1885. Railway objection - for report see LF 15685/19. Struck off 1893.1 
Land-Note*28 Jul 1890 GEM--127C. Wallacetown, 28/7/90. T Cooper, Esq. Dear Sir, Yours to hand re my application for land at Gembrook. I was into Ballarat today and saw Mr Allen and he informed that he has had his land granted for the last four years and that the Railway objection had been removed. Faithfully yours, J Wallace.2 

Citations

  1. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Land File 2957/49 - included in VPRS5357/P0000 in Box 3423 - 13032/47.49
    John Wallace Hotelkeeper, Wallacetown. Also owns 120 acres at Springhill, and 80 acres under Sec 42 permit at Springhill.
  2. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Land File 2957/49 - included in VPRS5357/P0000 in Box 3423 - 13032/47.49.
Last Edited23 Apr 2023
 

NOTE

Some family sections show only the children who were associated with Upper Beaconsfield.

Some individuals may be featured because members of their family were associated with the Upper Beaconsfield area, even though they themselves never lived here.