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Seeking descendants of Robert and Elizabeth McCormack
From Ros Lauder, Lake Eacham, QLD
We’re seeking descendants from the marriage of Robert Francis McCormack (aka McCormick) and Elizabeth Peppiatt who were in Tasmania c.1870 and then travelled to Victoria.
Robert and Elizabeth had several children and we are looking for any descendants of John William McCormack (born at Kyneton in 1876 and died in Melbourne in 1942), Robert Tasman McCormack (born in Bendigo in 1879) and Thomas Sydney (born at Mathoura in 1885 and died in Prahran in 1937). Elizabeth died in Melbourne in 1909.
We’re happy to share the information we have found on other members of the family. For a big family they did not talk about the past very much and so we are gradually piecing our heritage together.
We are also searching for information on Patrick Carroll who married Martha Jones. Their daughter Annie Carroll married one of Robert and Elizabeth’s children, James T McCormack.
Contact: Ros Lauder on rmlauder7[at]hotmail.com
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Seeking descendants with surname, Patullo
From Beryl Patullo, Lalor, Victoria
I’m researching the Patullo family who came to Australia from Scotland from 1841 onwards. I have contacts with many descendants but I’m certain that there are many more!
I’m back to George Patullo (born c.1760, died in 1842 at St Madoes, Perthshire, Scotland) and his wife, Mary Hall (born c.1764 and died in 1836). Their five grandsons and one granddaughter came to Victoria. There are more than 25 Patullos buried in Will Will Rook Cemetery, among others. It’s believed the cemetery was there in 1852, but there are no existing records of burials prior to 1859. I’m trying to find researchers who have certificates that state either “New Campbellfield Cemetery”, “Campbellfield Cemetery” or “Will Will Rook Cemetery”, between 1853 and 1858. There’s a website that has a listing of those buried from 1859, but this is not complete.
Contact: Beryl Patullo on bpatullo[at]ozemail.com.au
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Seeking World War 1 letters
From Jacqueline Wadsworth, United Kingdom
I'm writing a book about the First World War based on letters written at the time, and if you have any I'd love to hear from you. Whether they're from servicemen who were stationed abroad, or loved ones who waited at home, personal correspondence paints a vivid picture of how that generation coped in such dreadful times. I live in the UK and a recent appeal to genealogists here has resulted in some terrific material. But I'm keen that our 'colonial allies' aren't forgotten, hence this appeal to family historians. My book is due at the end of 2014 to coincide with the centenary of the First World War.
Visit my blog at www.soldierletters.blogspot.co.uk for more information.
Contact: Jacqueline Wadsworth on jacwadsworth[at]hotmail.com
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Seeking Alleo AKA Alex Donali - Donnelly
From Verell Thyer, Coominya, Queensland
I am trying to find information about my Great grandfather Alleo AKA Alex son of Salvador (who changed the family name from Donali to Donnelly (when and where unknown) and Mary Sedary. On his application for naturalization in 1889 he stated he was 29 years old and born in Havana Cuba. He is supposed to have died on a Catholic Mission off New Guinea about 1910 but again no trace.
Can anyone please help, and I would love to hear from anyone else who may be tracing him or any siblings.
Contact: Verell Thyer on verell.thyer[at]bigpond.com
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Seeking Johnstone & O’Shannessy & Co studio photos
From Brett Fitzgerald, VIC
My research shows Henry James Johnstone, Emily Hasler (nee O’Shannessy) and George Hasler formed a vital part of a company known as “Johnstone & O’Shannessy & Co.” This company occurred around the 1860’s until the early 1900’s. The company had various changes to its partnerships and managers during this time.
I am looking for photos taken by the company for their clients. I am hoping people will share these images through my photo group on FLICKR.
Contact: Brett Fitzgerald on brettfitz[at]ozemail.com.au or on 0417 480 054
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Seeking family of Kelly and Brenham
From Myra Allan, NSW
My great grandfather was Edward/Edmund Kelly. He married Elizabeth Brenham in 1868 at Gooloogong, NSW (it was registered at Forbes, NSW).
I’m trying to locate his father. There are no parents' names on Edward’s death certificate, nor his marriage certificate. I’d like to hear from anyone who might have information on the above family.
Contact: Myra Allan on myalla1[at]bigpond.com
"Bob's Your Uncle", Issue 12; Sep-Oct 2012 - click here to buy online.
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Seeking McKenzie/MacKenzie family, Bathurst
From Sue Jones, Bathurst, NSWI’m seeking information about the McKenzie/MacKenzie family for a Chifley exhibition opening in Bathurst, NSW, in March 2013. George McKenzie (1857–1931), an engine driver, arrived in Bathurst in 1884 from Scotland with his wife Isabella (née Bryce/Brice, 1853–1945). Isabella was from Carstairs in Lanarkshire.
Their daughter Elizabeth (1886–1962) married Ben Chifley, later to become Australia’s prime minister. George’s brother, Gordon, lived in Sydney with his wife Grace Fadden. They had seven children: William Bell, George Gordon, John Donald, Julia Anne, Henry (Harry) Norman, Arthur Royal Crownwell and Innes Forbes McKenzie. Many of the McKenzies and Bryces worked on the railways in NSW.
Contact: Sue Jones on mckenzieresearch[at]hotmail.com
"Bob's Your Uncle", Issue 12; Sep-Oct 2012 - click here to buy online.
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Searching for John/Johns/Bolitho
From Bindi Johns, Bendigo, VIC
My lost great, great grandfather is Thomas Rapson John/Johns. He was born in 1848 in Cornwall and married Annie Bolitho. They arrived on the Glamis in 1883 in Adelaide, with their children. I've been searching for nine years, and the only mention of Thomas is in his wife's obituary, published in 1926. In this he was merely mentioned as "the late Thomas".
Annie is buried with other family members. She lived in Broken Hill, NSW, and Seaford, VIC. I do know that Thomas was a copper miner and commercial traveller. Their son Thomas lived in Kanowna, WA and Bendigo, VIC, among other places.
I hope to make contact with anyone researching this family.
Contact: Bindi Johns on bjbambi1977[at]hotmail.com
"Bob's Your Uncle", Issue 11; Jul-Aug 2012 - click here to buy online.
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Seeking information for Emu Plains Cemetery Project
From Judy McLeod, Emu Plains, NSW
The Nepean Family History Society is seeking assistance with biographical information on those buried in the Emu Plains Cemetery in Western Sydney. The society would like stories, memorabilia and old photographs of the cemetery for inclusion in a book to be published in May 2013 to coincide with the cemetery's sesquicentenary.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Contact: Judy McLeod on 02 47331631 or publications[at]nepeanfhs.org.au
"Bob's Your Uncle", Issue 11; Jul-Aug 2012 - click here to buy online.
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Belgian researcher seeking information on WWI diggers
From Claire Dujardin, Belgium
Belgain family researcher seeking primary source material on WWI diggers posted in Belgium following the WWI Armistice. Claire Dujardin, an historian, is interested in locating any original documents relating to the stationing of Australian troops in the south of Belgium after the Armistice or after November 11, 1918.
She writes: "I am a graduate in History from the Free University of Brussels (1973).Two Australian soldiers were billeted with my grandmother and it was this which prompted the beginning of my research about the Australian soldiers in my area. It's a wonderful story. I shall try to post the photo of my grandmother and her youngest sister taken on 9 March 1919, some days before the departure of one of the Diggers. She is posed with their greatcoat and the slouch hat.. If you look at my Facebook profile photo you will see me with my poodle and the slouch hat. The soldiers were made most welcome at home her home.They were thrilled to be able to sleep in a real bed! My grandmother said she received oranges from them for Xmas. At the time she was ill with Marsh Fever, a mosquito- borne disease. Sadly, I have no photo of her with the Diggers. She had a fiancé and perhaps she didn't stored photos with other men"?
Related links:
- The researcher has written several articles about the Diggers in French - click here for more.
- Mactaggart, Alexander Arthur (1893-1954) « Témoignages de 1914-1918 :: www.crid1418.org
More information from Claire:
"The town Charleroi wants to commemorate the "Charleroi's battle of 1914",the German occupation until 9/11/18 and the stay of the Australians during inter 1918/19.The 4th Army among the Australian soldiers marched to the Rhine but the Australian troops were stationing in the Charleroi's area. All the documents of the Diggers, during their sojourn, are as a treasure for me".
Contact: Claire Dujardin on claire.dujardin[at]facebook.com
Thanks to Alison McCallum for bringing this worthy project to our attention.
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Seeking information on Mrs Edith Ransom
From Courtney Blunsdon, Honours Candidate in History, UNE
Do you have any information or materials relating to Mrs Edith Ransom who resided in Launceston, Tasmania in the 1930's and 1940's? Mrs Ransom was the Northern Divisional President of the Country Women's Association in Tasmania, the Vice President of the Women's Non Party League in Tasmania, and President of the Women's Show Judges Association and Returned Armed Services Nurses League of Tasmania.
She is integral to the history of the Country Women's Association in Tasmania from 1936 and other women's organisations in the period, which is the subject of my Honours Dissertation which I am currently researching at the University of New England. If you do know anything about Mrs Ransom, or have any material that includes or is related to her, please get in contact. I would love to hear from you!
Contact: Courtney on cblunsdo[at]une.edu.au
C Blunsdon, Honours Candidate in History, University of New England
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Seeking Sydney Stadium stories and memorabilia
From Matthew Holle, Historic Houses Trust NSW
The search for stories and memorabilia is on as the Museum of Sydney prepares for an exhibition celebrating the iconic, but now sadly demolished, entertainment venue the Sydney Stadium, which was fondly known as “The Old Tin Shed”.
Boxers, Beatles and Bobbysoxers: 1908–1970 exhibition will trace the history and significance of Sydney Stadium through promoters, stars, patrons and key events associated with the venue. The landmark bouts, unforgettable performances and folklore surrounding the stadium will be celebrated through artworks, posters, photos, objects, film footage, music and personal recollections.
We are looking for objects, ephemera and other items related to the Sydney Stadium, and would love to hear from anyone with relevant material.
Contact: Matthew Holle on 02 9251 5988 or sydneystadium[at]hht.net.au
"Bob's Your Uncle", Issue 10; May-June 2012 - click here to buy online.
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Seeking Ford, Batey, Langdon and Lawson descendants
From Lynda, Vic and Tracey, South Australia
On 28 October 1857, Thomas and Eliza Ford and their three children, Thomas, William and Eliza left the family farm at Wilmslow, Cheshire and departed via Liverpool, England on board the ship Herald. They arrived at Port Phillip, Victoria, on 22 February 1858. Thomas, aged 30, and his young family decided to settle in rural Victoria. Six more children — Frederick, Francis, Florence, Arthur, Lavinia and Joseph — were born in Victoria. While living in Avenel, Thomas rented a house to Ann Ryan (Ned Kelly’s aunt) and got into an altercation with Ned’s mother Ellen Kelly when he went to collect the rent. The encounter landed them both in court.
In the late 1870s, the Fords were one of the earliest families to settle at Katandra. With hard work, they created a livelihood and a home, with descendants still living in the area today.
If you are descended from a Ford from Victoria, or a Batey, Langdon or Lawson, you will most likely find your ancestors on our website www.fordsofkatandra.com along with ancestor and descendant charts and a substantial photo gallery. If you would like to contribute stories or photos we would be delighted to hear from you.
Contact: Lynda, Vic and Tracey on info[at]fordsofkatandra.com
"Bob's Your Uncle", Issue 10; May-June 2012 - click here to buy online.
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Seeking descendants of HMAS Kuttabul men
From Gary Traynor, Moruya, NSW
I am the organiser of the Kuttabul Commemoration Project and we are searching for the descendants of the men who perished on the HMAS Kuttabul when it was attacked in Sydney Harbour on May 31, 1942.
On May 31, 2012, a commemoration ceremony will take place to remember the 21 men who lost their lives 70 years before.
We would like to connect with the descendents, so that they can be involved in the 70th anniversary commemorative cruise. The aim is to find descendants for all 21 men by the 75th anniversary. At the moment, descendants of 11 of the 21 have been identified and over 60 relatives are attending the May 31, 2012 event. Please contact me.
Contact: Gary Traynor at Medals Gone Missing or on 0449 692401 and customerservice[at]medalsgonemissing.com
Be part of the Kuttabul Commemoration:
The lunchtime re-enactment cruise is an endorsed fundraising event in support of Legacy. Organisers wish to bring into the public eye the great work performed by Legacy year round, for the widows and orphans of our deceased servicemen and women. The Kuttabul Commemoration Project’s Sydney Harbour Cruise is a major event on the 70th anniversary calendar in remembering the events of 1942.
Tickets for this solemn and memorable event are available through Gary Traynor. Tickets are $80 and numbers are limited. Gary is the founder of a not-for-profit website called Medals Gone Missing. This site helps to reunite families with war service medals that have become lost. Visit Medals Gone Missing and click on “Events”, or like it on Facebook - Kuttabul Commemoration Project for more on the project.
"Bob's Your Uncle", Issue 8; Jan-Feb 2012 - click here to buy online.
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Seeking Wagga Wagga's soldier settlement history
From Michelle Maddison, Wagga Wagga, NSW
I am a curator at the Museum of the Riverina, NSW and am currently researching an exhibtion that will tell the story of post World War I and World War II solider settlement in the Wagga Wagga region. These sites include Wantabadgery [East and West], Tarcutta, Toole's Creek, Uranquinty, Gregadoo, Kywong and Marrar. If you are a descendant of a soldier settler, or live on a soldier settlement block, have objects, memories or photographs that will help us to tell this story, please get in contact.
Contact: Michelle on 6925 2934 or maddison.michelle[at]wagga.nsw.gov.au
"Bob's Your Uncle", Issue 8; Jan-Feb 2012 - click here to buy online.
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Seeking Enrolled Pensioner Guard descendants
From Margaret Hickey, Bayswater, Western Australia
Members within the Western Australian Genealogical Society [WAGS] are currently conducting further extensive research into the group of retired British military men who were sent to Western Australia during the convict era. These men were known as the Enrolled Pensioner Force [EPF], and the group, while similiar to some in the other Australian colonies and in New Zealand, operated in a slightly different format and were a force solely in WA.
Known as the "Ships' Project", we currently have 14 family historians conducting research into 16 of the ships the men of the EFP arrived on. Research will include their military service, their parents, siblings and place of birth. Their marriages and children will also be part of this project. Anyone descended from a member of the EPF sent to WA should get in touch.
Contact Margaret Hickey on kintore2011[at]gmail.com
"Bob's Your Uncle", Issue 9; Mar-Apr 2012 - click here to buy online.
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Seeking surnames Finn, Nicholls and Gorman
From Errol Robinson,South Australia
I have been researching my family history for more than 20 years, but finding proof of the birth of my maternal great grandmother Anne Ermina Anastasia Finn has eluded me. When she married my great grandfather, John James Nicholls, at Sandhurst [now Bendigo] on December 13, 1882, the marriage certificate showed her to be aged 19, from Kangaroo Flat.
Her parents were John Finn and Mary Gorman from Limerick, who arrived in Australia around 1851. A family bible written record shows her date of birth as 1864. Can anyone help?
Contact Errol Robinson on hillbilly48[at]bigpond.com
"Bob's Your Uncle", Issue 7; Nov-Dec 2011 - click here to buy online.
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Calling all Skennar descendants
From Andrea Skennar,Queensland
I am organising a family reunion for descendants of John Frederick Skennar and Mary Ann Wheeler, who were married in Newcastle in 1852. John possibly arrived in Australia from Sweden around 1842. The couple settled in the Ballina area of New South Wales, where John became a cedar-cutter. Their children were diary farmers and stayed in the area, except for one son who moved to North Queensland to also become a diary farmer.
The reunion will be on the Queen's Birthday long weekend in June 2012 in Ballina. I would love to hear from anyone researching the family or interested in attending the celebration. Click here to view the reunion invite - program for all the details of the day.
Contact Andrea on skennarreunion[at]hotmail.com or on 0400 898 411.
"Bob's Your Uncle", Issue 6; Sep-Oct 2011 - click here to buy online.
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