Tracing Family Branches

 Today's post involves my husbands paternal Grandparents and their wedding in Singapore on the 14th April 1928.  More posts involving this couple can be found here , here , here , here , here , here  and  here . SINGAPORE WEDDINGS Mr. W.A. Martin and Miss Violet Murray. On Saturday at 8 a.m.at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, a pretty wedding was solemnised between Miss Violet Helen Murray, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Murray, of Singapore, and Mr. William Allardice Martin, of the Prison Dept., Straits Settlements, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Martin, of Glasgow. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in an Early Victorian frock of satin with the train was also of satin with a lover's knot of georgette and orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of white lilies and clematis.  The bridesmaid was Miss Molly Murray, sister of the bride, who was becomingly gowned in blue satin charmeuse with hat to match.  The duties of the best...

Today's post is about the wedding of my 1st cousin three times removed Horace Austin Charles Ryan and May (Marie or Maisie) Gertrude Ryan.  Horace was the son of Patrick Joseph Ryan and his wife Louisa Annie nee Jones and was born about 1890 in New South Wales.  While his wife was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ryan and was born in about 1891 in Victoria. Source: Trove.WEDDING BELLS. (1913, May 23). Cootamundra Herald (NSW : 1877 - 1954), p. 2. Retrieved January 6, 2019, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139568511 Transcription: WEDDING BELLS. RYAN-RYAN. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Columba's Catholic Church on Wednesday by the Rev. Father Lynch, when Horace C. Ryan, of the Railway Department, Cootamundra, was married to Marie Gertrude (Maisie), eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ryan, 'Palarna', Yass-road, Cootamundra.  The church was nicely decorated by the girl friends of the bride with roses and crysanthemums.   The br...

Today's post involves my 3rd Great Aunt Louisa Annie Ryan and her marriage to Patrick Joseph Ryan on the 10th June 1889 at Goulburn. For more posts on this family see here and here . Source: Family Notices (1889, July 13). Goulburn Evening Penny Post (NSW : 1881 - 1940), p. 4. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article98496206 Transcription: MARRIED. ON 10th June, by Rev. David Allan, PATRICK RYAN to LOUISA JONES, both of Goulburn. NSW BDM Marriage Index 3444/1889 RYAN PATRICK JONES LOUISE A GOULBURN Source: Marriage registration for Louisa A Jones and Patrick Ryan. NSW BDM Marriage Indexes. Retrieved from https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au

Today's post involves my 1st cousin three times removed Ada Edna Polsen and her marriage to Charles Smith at Gundagai in 1929.  A post about Ada’s parents wedding can be found here . Source: WEDDING BELLS (1929, April 8). The Gundagai Independent (NSW : 1928 - 1939), p. 3. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224971872 Transcript: WEDDING BELLS SMITH-POLSEN A pretty wedding was celebrated in St. John's Church, Gundagai, on Wednesday last, when Mr. Charles Smith, of Moss Vale, and Miss Ada Edna Polsen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Polsen, of Hospital Hill, Gundagai were married.  Miss Flo McCarthy played the Wedding March, as the bride (who looked sweetly pretty) entered the Church, on the arm of her father.  The Rev. S.G. Davis tied the nuptial knot. The bride was gowned in a pretty frock of crepe de chene, and a beautiful long embroidered veil was arranged mob cap fashion over a wreath of orange blossoms.  She carried a beautiful b...

Today's post involves my Great Aunt Dorothy Jean Stevens.  She was the daughter of John Patrick Stevens and his wife Ada Louisa (nee Jones) and the sister of my maternal Grandfather Roy Thomas Stevens.  In 1946 she married George Wilfred Briggs at Young, New South Wales.  The marriage apparently did not last very long with him applying for a divorce in 1953 on the grounds of desertion.  According to the Stevens family history she went on to live in a de facto relationship for many years but unfortunately died of a stroke aged forty six in 1973 and is buried at Rookwood Catholic Cemetery in Sydney. It appears that George Briggs married again in 1953 and died in 1984. Dorothy Jean Stevens  Source:YOUNG (1946, November 18). Cootamundra Herald (NSW : 1877 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article143775671 Transcript: Miss Dorothy Jean Stevens, of Wombat Street was married in St. Mary's to Mr. George Wilfred Briggs, of Moppity ...

Today's wedding involves my 1st cousin four times removed Olive Marion Twemlow.  Olive was the daughter of Francis (Frank) Twemlow and his wife Tamar nee Guymer (see here for more information on this family).  While Arthur was the son of Benjamin and his wife Rhoda nee Jones.  Olive was Arthur's third wife; his first wife who he married in 1892, Emeline Elizabeth Beer nee Blackshaw died in 1903 and his second wife who he married in 1907, Martha Jane Beer nee Burgess died in 1923.  He was to marry one more time after Olive's death in 1943 when he married Marjory J Sutton.  Arthur Benjamin Beer died in 1945 at Goulburn. Source: WEDDING (1925, January 6). Goulburn Evening Penny Post (NSW : 1881 - 1940), p. 3 (EVENING). Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article102758516 Transcript: WEDDING BEER-TWEMLOW. A quiet wedding was solemnised at 'Almea,' Parramatta, the residence of the bride's sister, on December 29, when Olive Marion, youngest da...

Today’s post involves my paternal grandparents Mervyn James Phillip Donnelly and his wife Cluna Irene nee O’Connor.  There was one big problem with this marriage in that my grandfather was not legally free to marry her, as he was still married to his first wife Marie Rose Thomson who he had married in Sydney in 1926.  More posts about this can be found here  and  here . Source:  WEDDING BELLS (1928, November 28).  The Labor Daily (Sydney, NSW : 1924 - 1938) , p. 7. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article237790171 Transcript The marriage of Cluna Irene, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. O’Connor, late of Cobar, with Mr. James Donnelly, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Donnelly, of Mullumbimby, was celebrated by Rev. Father Carlton at the Catholic Church Newcastle on Saturday last.  The wedding breakfast took place at the home of the bride’s parents Roxburgh Street Stockton.

Today's post involves my 2nd Great Aunt Mary Agnes Battye and her second marriage.  Mary was the daughter of Edward Joseph Battye and his wife Ellen Mary (nee Pierse) and was born about 1890 in the Gundagai area.  On the 22nd June 1909 she married Charles J. Chalker at St. Patrick's R.C. Church at Gundagai, tragically he died in 1919 leaving Mary a young widow with children to raise alone.  In 1935 she married John 'Jack' Crowley at Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia.  John died on the 18th January 1961 at the age of 93, while Mary died on the 19th May 1966 aged 76. Information and a photograph of their burial site can be found here . Source: WEDDDING BELLS (1935, February 28). The Gundagai Independent (NSW : 1928 - 1939), p. 4. Retrieved July 10, 2017, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224999040 Transcript:  WEDDING BELLS CROWLEY-CHALKER This morning in St. Patrick's Church, Rev. Fr. Butler Adm. officiating at the marriage of Mrs Mary...

Today's post involves my 2nd Great Aunt Mary Agnes Battye and her marriage to Charles J. Chalker. Mary, the daughter of Edward Joseph Battye and his wife Ellen Mary (nee Pierse) was born about 1890 in the Gundagai area.  On the 22nd June 1909 she married Charles J. Chalker at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Gundagai.  Unfortunately Charles died on 14th October 1919 at Reno, leaving Mary alone to raise their young family. Source: CHALKER—BATTYE. (1909, June 25). The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser (NSW : 1868 - 1931), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article123564196 Transcript: CHALKER-BATTYE On Tuesday afternoon, in St. Patrick's R.C. Church, by the Rev. P.J. Donovan, a quiet wedding was celebrated, when Mr. Charles Chalker, son of Mr. J. H. Chalker, of Adaminaby, was united to Miss Agnes Battye, of Jones' Creek Gundagai.  The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Victor Battye, wore a dark gree...

Today's post involves the wedding of my 3rd Great Aunt Ada Ellen Worldon and Arthur Polsen at Gundagai in 1909.  My Great Grandmother Stella Jane Christina Worldon was their train-bearer. Source: PERSONAL, SOCIAL, RELIGIOUS (1909, November 12). The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser (NSW : 1868 - 1931), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article123560074 Transcript: At St. John's Church of England, on Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Arthur Polsen, second son of Mr. Neil Polsen, of Coolac, was married to Miss Ada Ellen Worldon, eldest daughter of Mr. James B. Worldon of Gundagai.  The bride, who was given away by her father, was attended by her sister. Miss May Worldon, as bridesmaid, and by her niece, little Stella Worldon, as train-bearer.  The bride wore a white silk Empire costume, trimmed with lace and net, and wore a wreath and veil.  The bridesmaid was attired in white silk muslin, and wore a white pic...

Today's post involves my Great Great Grandparents Edward Joseph Battey/Battye and his wife Ellen Mary nee Pierse. Source: Family Notices (1885, May 1). The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser (NSW : 1868 - 1931), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article123470446 Transcript: MARRIAGE. On the 27th April at the residence of the bride's aunt, Gundagai, Edward Joseph, eldest son of Mr. Edward Battey, of Yass, to Ellen Mary, second daughter of Mr. John Pierse, of Darbalara. 5079/1885 BATTEY EDWARD PIERSE ELLEN GUNDAGAI Source: NSW Marriage Registration Index No. 5079/1885.  Retrieved from https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au

Today's post involves my Great Grandparents Leo Francis Battye and his wife Stell Jane Christina nee Worldon. Source: ABOUT PEOPLE (1927, August 29). The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate (NSW : 1898 - 1928), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article131000854 Transcript: Married at St. Pat's Church, Gundagai, last week, Mr. Leo. Battye and Miss Worldon, both of Gundagai. 13140/1927 BATTYE LEO F WORLDON STELLA J GUNDAGAI Source:  NSW BDM Marriage Index No.13140/1927.  Retrieved from  https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au

Today's wedding involves my great great Aunt Amie Elizabeth Jones and Albert Woods. Source: WEDDING BELLS. (1914, July 10). Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post (NSW : 1900 - 1925), p. 2. Retrieved August 26, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112683336 Transcript: WOODS-JONES. On Wednesday last a wedding was celebrated at All Saints' Church, Rev. C.E. Burgess being the celebrant.  The contracting parties were Mr. Albert Woods, second son of the late Thomas Woods, of Tomorroma, and Miss Amy Jones, second eldest daughter of Mr. Joseph Jones, of Adjungbilly.  The bride's dress was of cream serge cashmere, hat ensuite.  The bridesmaids were Miss Woods (sister of the bridegroom) and Miss Grace Jones (sister of the bride) ; they were attired in dark costumes.  The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, who gave her away.  Mr George T Woods filled the role of best man.  The ceremony over, the happy pair received...

Today's wedding involves my great great Aunt Hannah Grace Jones and Herbert Joseph Sheather. Source: SHEATHER-JONES. (1914, August 28). Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post (NSW : 1900 - 1925), p. 2. Retrieved August 20, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112680473 Transcript: SHEATHER-JONES. A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Wesleyan Church on Wednesday last, the participating parties being Mr. Herbert Joseph, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Sheather, of Sydney, the Miss Hannah Grace, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Jones, of Adjungbilly, Rev H Skuse being the celebrant.  The bride (who was given away by her father) was dressed in white voile with hand-embroidered net overdress, hat en suite.  She wore a gold brooch with a neck chain and cross and carried a boquet of orange blossoms (the gifts of the bridegroom).  Miss Lily Jones (sister of the bride) and Miss Emily Marsh ( cousin of the bride) were the bridesmaids, both go...

Today's wedding is for Selby George Jeffery and Florence Mary Hughes, who were married at St. Andrew's Church, Wingello in 1921.  Selby Jeffery is my second cousin three times removed.  Selby George Jeffery was born about 1894 the son of William Jeffery and his wife Annora Elizabeth (nee Bell).  Florence Mary Hughes was born about 1889 the daughter of Thomas Hughes and his wife Elizabeth Rebecca (nee Edwards). Source: WEDDING. (1921, September 22). Goulburn Evening Penny Post (NSW : 1881 - 1940), p. 2 Edition: EVENING. Retrieved December 1, 2013, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article98931379 Transcript: WEDDING. JEFFERY-HUGHES. Mr. Selby George Jeffery, son of Mr. William Jeffery, of Wingello, and the late Mrs. Jeffery, was married in St. Andrew's Church, Wingello, on Wednesday evening by the Rev. Canon Ross Edwards to Miss Florence Mary Hughes, second daughter of Mr. Thomas Hughes, of Wingello, and the late Mrs. Hughes.  The church had been n...

Ethel Florence Boyd who was born in 1890 at Rutherglen, Victoria was the daughter of William Leonard Boyd and his wife Elizabeth (nee Worldon).  My connection to her is that she is my first cousin four times removed.  In 1915 Ethel married Arthur Ernest Warby at St. Thomas' Church of England at Narrandera, New South Wales.  Arthur Ernest Warby was the son of James Edward Warby and his wife Sarah (nee Lakeman).  Tragically Arthur's mother Sarah and sister Amy were murdered at Billenbah in 1911.  In 1919 Arthur and Ethel had a daughter Joan Ethel.  Arthur Ernest Warby died in Sydney in 1921 and Ethel Florence Warby in Victoria in 1980. Source: THE Butherglen Sun AND Childern Valley Advertiser. (1915, March 26). Rutherglen Sun and Chiltern Valley Advertiser (Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 2. Retrieved November 27, 2013, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article129456745 Transcript: WEDDING BELLS .- A pretty wedding took place at St. Thomas' Church of...

Today's wedding involves my first cousin four times removed Eliza Ellen Bell.  She married John Robert Casburn in 1900 at Wattle Farm, Wingello. Source: LOCAL AND DISTRICT. (1900, June 30). The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press (NSW : 1892 - 1948), p. 2. Retrieved November 13, 2013, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article125092082 Transcript: WINGELLO. A pretty wedding took place on the 27th instant at the residence of Mr. William Bell, of "Wattle Farm," Wingello.  The contracting parties were Mr. John Casburn of Canyon Leigh, and Miss Eliza Bell of Wingello.  The Rev. A.R. Shaw of Marulan performed the ceremony.  The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charmingly dressed in cream lustre trimmed with lace and white ribbon, as did the two Misses Bell dressed in pale blue nun's veiling and white hats with chiffon and white feathers, who acted as bridesmaids.  Mr. T. Casburn was best man.  Many handsome and useful present...

George W. Last married Winifred Pierse at St. Denis' Church, Wagra in 1902.  George was the son of George Last and his wife Ann (nee Costello).  While Winifred was the daughter of John Pierse and his wife Mary (nee Quirk).  John and Mary Pierse are my third great grandparents, and Ann Last (nee Costello) is my fourth great grand aunt.  George and Winifred had one son Edwin George Last.  Winifred died in 1926 and George in 1932, they are buried together at the North Gundagai General Cemetery.   Source: MARRIAGE. (1902, September 20). The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural & Mining Advocate (NSW : 1898 - 1928), p. 2. Retrieved October 23, 2013, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article121737130 Transcript: MARRIAGE. At "Shadybrook," Darbalara, on Thursday last, Miss Winnie Pierse, daughter of Mr. John Pierse, of that place, was married to Mr. George W. Last, son of Mr. G. Last, of Fern Hill.  The ceremony took place...

Thomas Hennessy Corcoran married Mary Clare Dargan in 1941 at St. Patrick's Church, Binalong.  My connection to this couple is through Mary, she is my second cousin four times removed. Source: Social News and Gossip. (1941, September 4). The Catholic Press (NSW : 1895 - 1942), p. 14. Retrieved October 16, 2013, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article106361701 Transcript: Binalong Wedding. Wide city and country interest centred around the marriage, in St. Patrick's Church, Binalong, of Miss Mary Clare Dargan, only child of the late Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Dargan, of Binalong, and Mr. Tom Corcoran, of Corcoran's Plains, Boorowa, on Wednesday, 27th ult.  Very Rev. Father W.F. Cahill, P.P., officiated and celebrated the Nuptial Mass.  Gowned in hyacinth-blue angora, with fox trimming and a blue halo hat, the bride was escorted to the altar by Mr. E.P. Browne.  She was unattended, and the groom, who is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Corcoran, was assis...