John Robert Alp

M, #7743, b. 1858, d. 28 Apr 1947
Birth*1858 Abbotsford, VIC, Australia, #B15177 [par Thomas ALP & Ann Jane HOWSHIP].1 
Marriage*31 Dec 1886 Spouse: Alice Russell. Ascot Vale, VIC, Australia, #M6660.1,2
 
Widower10 Jul 1939John Robert Alp became a widower upon the death of his wife Alice Russell.3 
Death*28 Apr 1947 Perth, WA, Australia, #D820.3 
Death-Notice*29 Apr 1947 ALP (John Robert), loving husband of the late Alice Alp, father of Bert (Moora) Allie (Mrs Turner, Sydney), Ruth (Mrs. J Flynn, Mt. Helena), Flossie (Mrs. F Curtis, Maylands), Walter (W. Midland), Nina (Mrs. Fred Perry, Claremont), brother of Louie (North Perth) and Tom (Subiaco); aged, 88 years six months. Peacefully sleeping.
ALP (John).- A loving tribute to dear father, fell asleep April 28, 1947. Inserted by his loving son and daughter-in-law. Wally and Irene Alp, grandson Russell, and Hazel.
ALP (John Robert).—On April 28, 1947, loving father of Nina, father-in- law of Fred and grandpa of Lindsay Perry. Claremont. Happy memories, Dad.
ALP (John Robert).-On April 28 1947, dearly loved father of Ruth and father-in-law of Jim Flynn, loving grand- father of Pat and Vic McMurray (Melbourne). Sleep well, old pal.
ALP (John Robert).—On April 28 1947, loving father of Allie and father-in-law of Joe and grandfather of Jean (Sydney). United with loved ones.
ALP (John Robert).—On April 28, 1947, dearly loved father of Flossie, loving father-in-law of late W. Curtis, grandfather of Rae, Joy and John Curtis. At rest.
ALP (John Robert).—On April 28, at 41 Mabel-street. North Perth, late of Mt. Helena, uncle of Edgar. Arthur, Ernest and Percy. At eventide it shall be light.4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S14] Newspaper - The West Australian (Perth, WA), 31 Dec 1936, p1 - Golden Wedding notice.
  3. [S62] Western Australian Government. BDM Index Western Australia.
  4. [S14] Newspaper - The West Australian (Perth, WA), 29 Apr 1947, p1.
Last Edited28 Jan 2016

Alice Russell

F, #7744, b. 28 Feb 1861, d. 10 Jul 1939
Father*James Grey Russell b. 1832, d. 7 Jun 1909
Mother*Ruth Houghton b. 1835, d. 1916
Married NameAlp.1 
Birth*28 Feb 1861 Gardiner, VIC, Australia, #B5910 [par James Grey RUSSELL & Ruth HOUGHTON].1 
Occupation*bt 1884 - 1889 Head teacher at Upper Beaconsfield School - teacher number 7367.2 
Marriage*31 Dec 1886 Spouse: John Robert Alp. Ascot Vale, VIC, Australia, #M6660.1,3
 
Govt Gazette*28 Jan 1887The article reads: Deputy Registrars of Births and Deaths. The Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has been plesaed to appoint the undermentioned persons to be Deputy Registrars of Births and Deaths. North Beacosfield. Alice Alp.
Chief Secretary's Office, Melbourne 25 January 1887.4 
Land-UBeac*30 Nov 1899Selection: GEM-D-13A. 6a 1r 4p.5 
Death*10 Jul 1939 Mt Helena, Perth, WA, Australia, #D1319.6 
Death-Notice*14 Jul 1939 ALP.—On July 11 1939. Alice, beloved mother of Wally, mother-in-law of Irene, grandma of Russell; aged 78 years. Rest in peace.7 
Death-Notice15 Jul 1939 ALP.—On July 10, 1939, Alice, the dearly beloved wife of John (St. Leonard's, Mt. Helena), loving mother of Bert (Moora), Alice (Mrs Turner, Queensland), Ruth (Mrs. J. Flynn, Mt. Helena), Flossie (Mrs. W. Curtis, Tenindewa), Walter (West Midland) and Nina (Mrs. Fred Perry, Claremont); aged 78 years. Privately interred in the Anglican Cemetery. Karrakatta, on Tuesday last by Messrs, Prosser, Scott and Co. Ltd. The Rev. T. Whitehead officiated at the grave. Peacefully sleeping.
ALP.—On July 11, 1939, Alice, beloved wife of John (Mt. Helena), sister-in-law of Annie (Mrs. Carnaby), Louisa, Thomas, aunt of Edgar, Arthur, Ernest and Percy. At rest.8 
Land-UBeac*13 Aug 1942 GEM-D-13A. Transfer from Alice Alp to David Thomson. 6a 1r 4p.9 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 14 Apr 1887: Return of appointments, &c. week ending 11th April 1887:—The following gentlemen have been appointed deputy registrars of Birth and Deaths, viz:—G. W. Schlipalius, at Beaconsfield North, vice Alice Alp resigned. See G.G., 7th April 1887, p956. Charles Gustave Schlipalius10
  • 31 Dec 1936: GOLDEN WEDDING. ALP-RUSSELL—On December 31, 1886, at the residence of the bride's parents, St. Leonards, Ascot Vale, Victoria, by the Rev. Cherbury, John Robert, second son of the late Thomas and Mrs. Alp, of North Fitzroy, to Alice, second daughter of James Grey and Mrs. Russell. Present address, St. Leonards Mt. Helena, W.A.11

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 13719/P1 Index to Teacher Record Books - see VPRS 13718 on microfilm at the PROV for more detailed information.
  3. [S14] Newspaper - The West Australian (Perth, WA), 31 Dec 1936, p1 - Golden Wedding notice.
  4. [S194] Newspaper - Victoria Government Gazette 28 Jan 1887, p179.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2760-000 - Alice Alp wife of John Robert Alp of Moonee Ponds.
  6. [S62] Western Australian Government. BDM Index Western Australia.
  7. [S14] Newspaper - The West Australian (Perth, WA), 14 Jul 1939, p1.
  8. [S14] Newspaper - The West Australian (Perth, WA), 15 Jul 1939, p1.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2760-000 - David Thomson of Beaconsfield Upper Orchardist.
  10. [S14] Newspaper - Victoria Police Gazette (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 Apr 1887, p115.
  11. [S14] Newspaper - The West Australian (Perth, WA), 31 Dec 1936, p1.
Last Edited10 Apr 2017

Frederick William Simcocks

M, #7753, b. 16 Jan 1860, d. 20 Aug 1929
Frederick William SIMCOCKS
(1860-1929)
Birth*16 Jan 1860 Ballarat, VIC, Australia, #D2379 [par George Eyre SIMCOCKS & Hannah McSWEENEY].1,2 
Marriage*Jul 1884 Spouse: Martha Sabina Lawton. VIC, Australia, #D3998.1,3
 
Death*20 Aug 1929 Carlton North, VIC, Australia, #D8761 (Age 69.)4 
Death-Notice21 Aug 1929 SIMCOCKS.—On the 20th August, 1929, at his residence, Failsworth, 835 Dummond street, North Carlton, Frederick William, the beloved husband of Martha Sabina Simcocks, and loving father of Annie, George, Dimple, Fred, Frank, and Alice, inhis 70th year. (Private interment).
After much suffering, rest.5 
Death-Notice24 Aug 1929 SIMCOCKS.—On the 23rd August, at his residence, Maryville, 1020 Drummond street, North Carlton, Thomas, ex-superintendent of police and dearly beloved husband of the the late Alice Simcocks, loved father of Thomas, Violet (Mrs Gray), Lillian (Mrs. Liddington), Gladys and Cecil; also onthe 20th August, Frederick William, beloved brother of the above. (Private interment.) Thy will be done.6 
Death-Notice*21 Aug 1930 SIMCOCKS.-In loving memory of my dear husband and our dear father, Frederick William Simcocks, who passed away at Failsworth, North Carlton, on August 20, 1929; also his loving brother, Thomas Simcocks, who passed away at North Carlton August 23, 1929. -Fondly remembered.7
 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Moran Family Tree - fi_moran.
  3. [S199] Series: VPRS13718 PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Record 7788 states that she married F W Simcocks, also a teacher. No 6624.
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "his brother Thomas Simcocks died 3 days after him."
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 Aug 1929, p1.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 Aug 1929, p17.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 21 Aug 1930, p1.
Last Edited7 Mar 2017

Martha Sabina Lawton

F, #7754, b. 11 Dec 1860, d. 27 Aug 1940
Martha Sabina SIMCOCKS (nee LAWTON)
(1860-1940)
Married NameSimcocks.1 
Birth*11 Dec 1860 Yackandandah, VIC, Australia, #B5029/1861 [par Alfred LAWTON & Sarah GREENAWAY].1,2 
Occupation*bt 1883 - 1884 Head teacher at Upper Beaconsfield School 11 Dec 1883 to 17 Jul 1884 - teacher number 7788.
Comment: Painstaking, but not yet capable of keeping a small school continually busy.3 
Marriage*Jul 1884 Spouse: Frederick William Simcocks. VIC, Australia, #D3998.1,4
 
Widow20 Aug 1929Martha Sabina Lawton became a widow upon the death of her husband Frederick William Simcocks.5 
Death*27 Aug 1940 Failsworth, 835 Drummond Street, North Carlton, VIC, Australia, #D8530 (Age 79.)6 
Death-Notice*28 Aug 1940 SIMCOCKS - On August 27 at her residence Failsworth, 835 Drummond street, North Carlton, Martha Sabina relict of the late Frederick William Simcocks, beloved mother of Annie, George, Sarah (Mrs Shaw), Fred, Frank, and Alice, In her 80th year. —Peacefully sleeping (Private interment.)7 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S199] Series: VPRS13718 PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), birthdate from Teacher record.
  3. [S199] Series: VPRS13718 PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS13719/P1 Index to Teacher Record Books - see VPRS 13718 on microfilm at the PROV for more detailed information.
  4. [S199] Series: VPRS13718 PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Record 7788 states that she married F W Simcocks, also a teacher. No 6624.
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "his brother Thomas Simcocks died 3 days after him."
  6. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 28 Aug 1940, p4.
Last Edited7 Mar 2017

William Craig

M, #7761, b. 8 Sep 1862, d. 11 Sep 1944
Birth*8 Sep 1862 Buninyong, VIC, Australia, #B19437 [par Thomas CRAIG & Sarah RUDDOCK].1,2 
Occupation*fr 14 Jan 1889 - 2 Sep 1889 Relieving head teacher from 14 Jan to 2 Sep 1889. On inspection he was described as "an excellent relieving teacher: strong capable and vigorous." Teacher number 8281.3 
Marriage*18 Jun 1890 Spouse: Elizabeth Sabina Sykes. Presbyterian Church, North Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #M3742.4
 
Marriage-Notice*9 Aug 1890 CRAIG—SYKES.—On the 18th June, at North Melbourne, by the Rev. J. T. Robertson, M.A., Will, eldest son of Mr. Thomas Craig, 99 Drummond-street south, Ballarat, to Sabina (Psyche), eldest daughter of Councillor Jessey Sykes, of Craigielea, Beaconsfield North, and Haines-street, North Melbourne No cards.5 
Widower1 Dec 1909William Craig became a widower upon the death of his wife Elizabeth Sabina Sykes.6 
Marriage*1911 Spouse: Elizabeth Henry Harper. VIC, Australia, #M1574R - also listed as William NORMAN.6
 
Death*11 Sep 1944 East St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #D9564 (Age 82) [par Thomas Moore CRAIG & Sarah RUDDOCK].7 
Death-Notice*12 Sep 1944 CRAIG.-On September 11, at private hospital, William, beloved husband of Elizabeth Craig, of 206 Punt road, Prahran, loving father of Frank, Hugh, Alma (Mrs. Russell), Doreen, and Kenneth (deceased), aged 82 years. (No flowers, by request.)
CRAIG. - The Funeral of the late Mr. WILLIAM CRAIG will leave Joseph Allison Pty. Ltd. parlours, corner Carlisle and Balston streets. East St. Kilda, THIS DAY (Tuesday), after a service at 12.45, for the Springvale Crematorium. (No flowers.8 ) 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1903 - 1909Main Road, Doncaster, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: school teacher. With Elizabeth Sabina Craig.9,10
191411 Helen Street, Northcote, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: teacher. With Elizabeth Henry Craig.11
1936395 Armadale Road, Armadale, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: secretary. With Elizabeth Henry Craig.12

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia13

Newspaper-Articles

  • 11 Jul 1890: FASHIONABLE WEDDING. On the 19th ult. a very pretty wedding took place at the North Melbourne Presbyterian Church, the contracting parties being Mr. William Craig, late of Ballarat and North Beaconsfield State School, and Miss Bina Sykes, eldest daughter of Mr. J. Sykes, of Haines street. The bride was tastefully attired in a beautiful costume of goblin blue with trimmings and wreath to match, and a natural orange blossom wreath, and handsome veil which was fastened with brooches prettily ornamented with handsome stones. Miss Craig, sister of the bridegroom, acted as bridesmaid, as did also the bride's two sisters Miss A. and E. Sykes. The Rev. J. T. Robertson, Pastor of the Union Memorial Church, officiated, and after the ceremony an excellent breakfast was partaken of at the residence of the bride's father, the room being nicely decorated with camelias and other flowers sent from Beaconsfield by Mrs. Brumfield and Mrs. Lennie and others. About 80 guests sat down, amongst whom were Mr. and Mrs. Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. Ballenger, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Pearce, Mr. and Mrs. Sykes, Mr. J. Craig, and the Rev. J. T. Robertson. The toast of the bride and bridegroom was given by the last named gentleman, and was happily responded to by Mr. Craig. The "Bridesmaids" was proposed by Mr. W. Craig and responded to by Mr. Barclay, and after other toasts Mr. and Mrs. Craig left for their honeymoon at Warragul by the Gippsland evening express. The bride and bridegroom were accompanied to the station by their relations and friends and accorded a hearty "send off," many kind wishes being expressed for their future happiness. Elizabeth Sabina Sykes14

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S199] Series: VPRS13718 PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), teacher record book.
  3. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 13719/P1 Index to Teacher Record Books - see VPRS 13718 on microfilm at the PROV for more detailed information
    checked teacher number 7587 - but is a different Wm Craig.
  4. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 "William was born at Byong."
  5. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 9 Aug 1890, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196964789
  6. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  7. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 Sep 1944, p2+p14.
  9. [S103] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903.
  10. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  11. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  12. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  13. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  14. [S14] Newspaper - North Melbourne Advertiser (Vic.), Fri 11 Jul 1890, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66153433
Last Edited30 Jan 2021

Patrick Cahill

M, #7762, b. 23 Nov 1836, d. 5 Apr 1911
Birth*23 Nov 1836 Cavan, Ireland.1,2 
Marriage*1866 Spouse: Sarah Dwyer. VIC, Australia, #M1535.1
 
Occupation*bt 1889 - 1890 Head teacher at Upper Beaconsfield School - teacher number 488.3 
Occupation11 Nov 1889 Appointed Head Teacher 11 Nov 1889, transferred 31 Jan 1890. 
Death*5 Apr 1911 Fitzroy North, VIC, Australia, #D4861 (Age 74) [par John CAHILL & Ann FITZSIMMONS].4 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
190920 Rowe Street, North Fitzroy, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: independent means. With Sarah Cahill. With Anne Cahill, Charles Parnell Cahill, Horatio Geoghagan Cahill, Mary Agnes Cahill.5

Grave

  • Roman Catholic Section KA 9/10, Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, VIC, Australia, Sacred to the memory of Joseph CAHILL died 20 Mar 1904 age 21 years
    also Ellen ZIEGLER died 29 Jan 1908, age 29 years
    Joseph ZIEGLER beloved son of the above died in infancy 10 Apr 1906
    Patrick CAHILL died 5 Apr 1911, age 74 years
    R.I.P.6

Family

 Sarah Dwyer b. 1850, d. 1933
Children 1.Ellen Gervaise Cahill b. 1878, d. 29 Jan 1908
 2.Mary Agnes Cahill b. 1880, d. 1965
 3.Joseph Eugene Cahill b. 1883, d. 20 Mar 1904
 4.Charles Parnell Cahill b. 1885

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S199] Series: VPRS13718 PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), teacher record books state that born 23 Nov 1839, but probably born earlier.
  3. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 13719/P1 Index to Teacher Record Books - see VPRS 13718 on microfilm at the PROV for more detailed information.
  4. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  5. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  6. [S45] Index of monumental inscriptions in the Melbourne General Cemetery,.
Last Edited7 Nov 2018

Henry Stephen Madigan

M, #7763, b. 27 Apr 1857, d. 1 Nov 1911
Birth*27 Apr 1857 TAS, Australia.1 
Marriage*1884 Spouse: Sarah Anne Mossop. VIC, Australia, #M665.2
 
Occupation*1890 Head teacher at Upper Beaconsfield School - teacher number 8901.3 
Death*1 Nov 1911 Essendon, VIC, Australia, #D12873 (Age 54) [son of Henry MADIGAN & Bridget BREEN]. 
Death-Notice*11 Nov 1911 MADIGAN.--On the 1st November, 1911, at his residence, Aliceville, St James street, Moonee Ponds, Henry Stephen Madigan, head teacher State school, Keilor, the dearly loved husband of S. A. Madigan (nee Mossop), and loving father of Alice, Chris, Harry, Thomas, Eileen, Veronica, Leo, Willie, and Desmond, aged 54 years. West Australian papers please copy. Requiescat in pace.4 

Family

 Sarah Anne Mossop b. 1861, d. 1932
Children 1.Mary Alice Madigan b. 1886, d. 1912
 2.Lillian Bridget Madigan b. 1887, d. 10 May 1902

Citations

  1. [S199] Series: VPRS13718 PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), teacher record book.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 13719/P1 Index to Teacher Record Books - see VPRS 13718 on microfilm at the PROV for more detailed information.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 11 Nov 1911, p13.
Last Edited7 Nov 2018

Sarah Anne Mossop

F, #7764, b. 1861, d. 1932
Married NameMadigan.1 
Birth*1861 Woodend, VIC, Australia, #B5126.2 
Marriage*1884 Spouse: Henry Stephen Madigan. VIC, Australia, #M665.1
 
Widow1 Nov 1911Sarah Anne Mossop became a widow upon the death of her husband Henry Stephen Madigan. 
Death*1932 Fitzroy, VIC, Australia, #D5507 (Age 71) [par Christopher MOSSOP & Mary Ann QUINN].2 

Family

 Henry Stephen Madigan b. 27 Apr 1857, d. 1 Nov 1911
Children 1.Mary Alice Madigan b. 1886, d. 1912
 2.Lillian Bridget Madigan b. 1887, d. 10 May 1902

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
Last Edited26 Mar 2017

Mary Alice Madigan

F, #7765, b. 1886, d. 1912
Father*Henry Stephen Madigan b. 27 Apr 1857, d. 1 Nov 1911
Mother*Sarah Anne Mossop b. 1861, d. 1932
Birth*1886 Mansfield, VIC, Australia, #B4229.1 
Education*Jan 1890 Attended State School 2560 Upper Beaconsfield - admitted age 4y 2m.2 
Death*1912 Essendon, VIC, Australia, #D5494 (Age 25.)3 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560: father/guardian Henry S Madigan, teacher - previous schooling at Jones' Creek No 1899.
  3. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
Last Edited26 Mar 2017

Lillian Bridget Madigan

F, #7766, b. 1887, d. 10 May 1902
Father*Henry Stephen Madigan b. 27 Apr 1857, d. 1 Nov 1911
Mother*Sarah Anne Mossop b. 1861, d. 1932
Birth*1887 Dunolly, VIC, Australia, #B2594.1 
Education*Jan 1890 Attended State School 2560 Upper Beaconsfield - admitted age 3y.2 
Death*10 May 1902 State School, Epping, VIC, Australia, #D5422 (Age 15.)3 
Death-Notice*12 May 1902 MADIGAN. - On the 10th May, at her parents' residence, State School, Epping, Lillian (Lillie), the dearly loved second eldest daughter of H. S. and S. A. Madigan (nee Mossop). May her soul rest in peace.4 

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560: father/guardian Henry S Madigan, teacher - no previous schooling.
  3. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 12 May 1902, p1.
Last Edited26 Mar 2017
 

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