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Dennis Shea was transported on the Blenheim, departing 27th Jul 1834 and arriving 14th Nov 1834 with 203 passengers.
Built 1845 at Shields. Wood ship of 808 Tons. Register lists of persons transported on the various sailing is still a work in progress, not all are yet listed.
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FITZGERALD John (Fitzgerald) son of James (Fitzgerald) & Ann (Hartford/Hurford) was born about 1839 at Wisemans Creek. He married Ann/Nancy (Saga/er) on 11 1 1864 at Bathurst. He was a labourer farmer at Stoney Creek Campbells River. He died on 25 6 1908 age about68 at Bathurst & was buried at RC O'Connell. Ann/Nancy (Saga/er) was born in 1844 at Macquarie Plains. She died in 1928 age about84 at Perth Western Australia. Details of Ann/Nancy (Saga/er)s family are given in entry for John Smith (Sagar NORFOLK 1829) on this Website. John (Fitzgerald) & Ann/Nancy (Saga/er) produced 11children: 1.Mary Jane (Fitzgerald) was born in 1865 at Bathurst. 2.John Edward (Fitzgerald) was born in 1867 at Bathurst. 3.Lucy A (Fitzgerald) was born in 1869 at Stoney Creek. 4.Emily E (Fitzgerald) was born 1872 at Stoney Creek. 5.Evelyn Maria (Fitzgerald) was born in 1874 at Bathurst. 6.Alice Teresa (Fitzgerald) was born on 23 11 1876 at Bathurst. She married John (Murphy) on 22 11 1896 at Wisemans Creek & produced 9children. She died on 26 8 1943 age66 at Clovelly & was cremated. ..John (Murphy) was born in 1865 at Wisemans Creek. He became a labourer shearer at Stoney Creek Orange Bathurst. He died about 1950 age84 at Brisbane Queensland. ..Details of John (Murphy)s family are given BELOW. 7.James Denis Smith (Fitzgerald) was born in 1879 at Stoney Creek. 8.Florence Amelia Hannah (Fitzgerald) was born on 7 8 1881 at Stoney Creek. 9.Ruth Elizabeth Ada/Ruby (Fitzgerald) was born on 8 1 1884 at Stoney Creek Bathurst. 10.Faith J (Fitzgerald) was born in 1886 at Stoney Creek. 11.Bernard (Fitzgerald) was born on 1890 at stoney Creek. HARTIGAN John/Jack (Hartigan) was born about 1848 at Emu Valley. He married Mary Elizabeth (Neville) on 29 7 1868 at Bathurst. He was a farmer at Slippery Creek Oberon. He died in 1921 age about73 at Bathurst. John/Jack (Hartigan) & Mary Elizabeth (Neville) produced 2children: 1.Sophia Jane (Hartigan) was born on 19 10 1873 at Slippery Creek/Bathurst. She married Dennis (Bell) in 1894 at Bathurst, produced 4children & lived at Stewart St Machatties Lane George St. She died on 20 2 1913 age40 at Bathurst & was buried at RC Bathurst. ..Dennis (Bell) was born in 1862 at Bathurst & baptised in that year at Limekilns. He was a coachman motor driver chauffer for Dr (Machattie). He died on 13 6 1940 age about77 at Bathurst & was buried at RC Bathurst. ..Details of Dennis (Bell)s family are given ABOVE see SHEA. 2.Mary M (Hartigan )was born in 1896 at Bathurst. MURPHY 2 John (Murphy) son of Jeremiah/Darby (Murphy) & Johanna (Donnelly) was born about 1812 in Kerry county Ireland. He became a farm labourer grazier at Glenbeigh. He married Mary (Shea) in about 1836 at Glenbigh Kerry county Ireland. He arrived with his family assisted in Australia in 1853 on TALAVERA & in about September of that year at Bathurst. He became a grazier at Campbells River for the rest of his life & lived there & Blairs Flat. He died on 31 7 1894 age about82 at Campbells River & was buried at RC Bathurst. Mary (Shea) was born in 1821 at Glenbeigh Kerry county Ireland. When she went to Australia in 1853 on TALAVERA with her husband (following her mother), the 16lb passage fee was paid by her father Denis (convict already there) & brother Daniel. She lived as a farmer at Blairs Flat Campbells River. She died on 22 6 1904 age about82 at Bathurst & was buried at RC Bathurst. Details of Mary (Shea) s family are given ABOVE. John (Murphy) & Mary (Shea) produced 8children: 1.John (Murphy) was born about 1840 at Glenbeigh Kerry county Ireland. He arrived in Australia with his parents assisted in 1853 on TALAVERA & in about September of that year at Bathurst. He married Johannah/Julia (Foran) on 19 8 1862 at Brisbane Valley. From 1862 to 1920 he was a farmer carrier at Tanners Mount living also Blairs Flat Wisemans Creek He died on 72 1929 age about88 at Wisemans Creek & was buried at RC Bathurst. ..Johannah/Julia (Foran) was born in 1836 at Stoney/Wisemans Creek. She died on 9 6 1916 age about79 at Tanners Mount & was buried at RC Bathurst. ..Details of Johannah/Julia (Foran)s family are given in entry for Patrick (Foran MINERVA 1819) on this Website. ..John (Murphy) & Johannah/Julia (Foran) produced 5children: ..1.Mary (Murphy) was born in 1863. ..2.John (Murphy) was born in 1865 at Wisemans Creek. He married Alice Teresa (Fitzgerald) on 22 11 1896 at Wisemans Creek. He became a labourer shearer at Stoney Creek Orange Bathurst. He died about1950 age84 at Brisbane Queensland. ....Alice Teresa (Fitzgerald) was born on 23 11 1876 at Stoney Creek. She died on 26 8 1943 age66 at Clovelly & was cremated. ....Details of Alice Teresa (Fitzgerald)s family are given ABOVE. ....John (Murphy) & Alice Teresa (Fitzgerald) produced 9children: ....1.Philip Leslie (Murphy) was born in 1897 at Stoney Creek. ....2.Edward John (Murphy) was born in 1899 at Stoney Creek. ....3.Aubrey (Murphy) was born in 1901 at Oberon. ....4.Elsie (Murphy) was born in 1904 at Oberon. ....5.Mary Una (Murphy) was born in 1906 at Oberon. ....6.Cyril Joseph (Murphy) was born in 1909 at Orange. ....7.Johanna (Murphy) ....8.Victor (Murphy) ....9.Stella (Murphy) ..3.James (Murphy) was born in 1871. ..4.Michael (Murphy) was born in 1874. ..5.Daniel (Murphy) was born in 1877. 2.James (Murphy) was born in 1843 at Glenbeigh Kerry county Ireland. 3.Honora (Murphy) was born in 1846 at Glenbeigh Kerry county Ireland. She arrived in Australia with his parents assisted in 1853 on TALAVERA & in September of that year at Bathurst. She married Henry (Weekes) on 13 2 1878? & produced 11children. After the family moved to Sydney in 1908 she became the Publican of the family. She died on 13 8 1925 age about80 at Petersham & was buried at Waverley. ..Henry (Wicks/Weekes) was born on 6 1 1845 at Daveys Creek & baptised on 15 4 1845 at Bathurst. He became a farmer & publican. In 1874-5 he was on the West Macquarie Electoral roll as a leaseholder at Campbells River. He moved to Tanners Mount Ploughmans Creek Orange (1899) before moving to Sydney in 1908. He died on 13 8 1921 age76 at Marrickville & was buried at Waverley. ..Details of Henry (Weekes) family are given in entry for Henry (Wicks NITHSDALE 1830) on this Website. 4.Donald/Daniel (Murphy) was born in 1850 at Glenbeigh Kerry county Ireland. 5.Mary Gertrude (Murphy) was born in about 1853 at Glenbeigh Kerry county Ireland. She married firstly Andrew Maurice (Cavanagh) on 8 10 1872 at RC Rockley & produced 5children. ..Andrew Maurice (Cavanagh) was born on 10 1 1848 at Scone & baptised on 4 4 1848 at West Maitland. He became a schoolmaster miner at The Lagoon 1881-2 & lived at Perthville Tanners Mount Peel The Lagoon He died on 5 9 1905 age57 at Bathurst & was buried at RC Bathurst. ..Details of Andrew Maurice (Cavanagh)s family are given ABOVE. ..Mary Gertrude (Murphy) married secondly William (Brown) in 1907 at Bathurst. She lived at Campbells River Tanners Mount 78 Lambert St & died on 26 10 1933 age about80 mother of 5children at Bathurst & was buried at RC Bathurst. 6.Daniel (Murphy) was born in 1854 at Bathurst. 7.Abigail (Murphy) was born in 1856 at Campbells River. 8.Johanna (Murphy) was born in 1858 at Campbells River. O'/TOOLE Thomas (O'Toole) & Hannah (O'/Flynn/Fling) produced 2children: 1.Margaret (O'/Toole) was born in 1830 at Enniscorthy Wexford county Ireland. She arrived in Australia free, sponsored by her cousin James (Toole), in 1853 on DAVID McIVER & became a housemaid farmer. In 1854 she sponsored her sister Mary to come to NSW. She married Henry (Melton his second marriage) about 1855. She had charm & pleasant nature; a description has her riding a horse from Limekilns to Sofala for Mass 'her red hair flying, a baby tied to her bosom & a toddler tied to her back'. She died in 1902 age72 at Bathurst & was buried at Wattle Flat. .. [James (Toole) cousin Margaret (O'/Toole) arrived in Australia with Henry (Melton) by jumping from the ship ALERT in 1852. He was described as 5'3" tall faie complexion black hair blue eyes tattoo of a brig on left arm.] .. ..Henry (Melton) son of Francis (Melton) & Hannah (???) was born in 1834 at Barford Norfolk. He had married firstly Anne (Chapman) in 1850 at Barford Norfolk.>>> .[Anne (Chapman) & her child were abandoned by her husband when he travelled to Australia in 1852.] .[Henry (Melton) & Anne (Chapman) produced 1child: ..1.??? (Melton) .. >>>Henry (Melton) abandoned his wife & child & arrived in Australia as a sailor with James (Toole cousin Margaret (Toole) who later sponsored Margaret (Toole) to travel to Australia) & jumped ship in 1852 on ALERT & became a farmer Limekilns Wattle Flat & lived at 'Belambra' Bathurst. He died on 14 6 1911 age about76 father of 9children at Bathurst & was buried at Wattle Flat. ..Margaret (O'/Toole) & Henry (Melton) produced 9children (all registered in 1908 when Henry applied for a Government job & needed a birth certificate): ..1.William (Melton) was born on 17 2 1856 at Wattle Flat. He married Bridget (O'/Toole/Travers her second? marriage) in 1890 in Sydney. He died on 10 2 1925 age69- at Bathurst where he was buried. ....William (Melton) & Bridget (O'/Toole/Travers) produced 5/8children: ....1.Tobias (Travers) was born in 1881 in Sydney. (from her first marriage?) ....2.Elizabeth (Travers) was born in 1883 in Sydney. (from her first marriage?) ....3.Mary M (Travers) was born in 1884 in Sydney. (from her first marriage?) ....4.Henry Vincent (Melton) was born in 1891 in Sydney. ....5.Margaret (Melton) was born in 1893 ....6.Annie (Melton) was born in 1894 ....7.Catherine (Melton) was born in 1895 ....8.Letitia (Melton) was born in 1897 at Pyrmont. ..2.Elizabeth/Eliza Johanna (Melton) was born in 1858 at Pyrmont. She married firstly (1of3) David (O'Brien) in 1876 at Pyrmont & produced 5children:>>> ....1.Thomas Joseph (O'Brien) was born on 19 1 1877 at Pyrmont. ....2.Mary Theresa (O'Brien) was born on 7 5 1879 at Sydney. ....3.Henry Joseph (O'Brien) was born on 14 9 1880 at Sofala. ....4.Bridget Margaret (O'Brien) was born in 1881 ....5.Francis Joseph (O'Brien) was born on 12 11 1883 at Sydney. .. >>>.Elizabeth/Eliza Johanna (Melton) married secondly (2of3) Daniel (Gaffney) in 1885 at Sydney.>>> ....Daniel (Gaffney) was a wheelwright with Cobb & Co. He took the family west of Bathurst. He died near Brewarrina. ....Elizabeth/Eliza Johanna (Melton) & Daniel (Gaffney) produced 3 furtther children: ....1.John Joseph (Goffing sic) was born in 1887 at Bourke. ....2.Cecilia (Goffing) was born at Brewarrina. ....3.Anastasia (Goffing) was born at Bourke. .. >>>.Elizabeth/Eliza Johanna (Melton) moved further west after Daniel (Gaffney) died & ran a store & post Office on the aboriginal meeting ground at Dennawan many miles from Goodooga. She married thirdly John (Kelly) in 1911 at Brewarrina. She died on 17 8 1943 age about85 mother of 8children at Hurstville & was buried at Woronora. ..3.Thomas James (Melton) was born in 1861 at Sydney. He became a commission agent drover publican He married Eleanor (Featherstonehaugh) on 10 12 1892. He died in 1942 age about81 at Gosford & was buried at there. ....Thomas James (Melton) & Eleanor (Featherstonehaugh) produced 6children: ....1.Grace (Melton) was born in 1894 at Quirindi. ....2.William (Melton) was born in 1895 at Quirindi. ....3.Kathleen Hilda (Melton) was born in 1898 at Gunning. ....4.Victor Bathurst (Melton) was born in 1901 at Gunneedah. ....5.Thomas (Melton) was born in 1907 at Manilla. ....6.Eleanor (Melton) ..4.Anne/Annie (Melton) was born in 1863 in Sydney. She married James (Johnston) in 1883 at Bathurst. She died in 1932 age about69 at Waverley & was buried there. ....Anne/Annie (Melton) & James (Johnston) produced 11children: ....1.Henry J (Johnston) was born in 1886 at Bathurst. ....2.James D (Johnston) was born in 1888. ....3.John M (Johnston) was born in 1889. ....4.Florence E (Johnston) was born in 1890 at Lismore. ....5.Catherine A (Johnston) was born in 1892 at Wattle Flat. ....6.Elsie (Johnston) was born in 1894. ....7.Gladys (Johnston) was born in 1895. ....8.Norman (Johnston) was born in 1897. ....9.Francis Royden (Johnston) was born on 20 10 1900 at 'Merrambra'. ...10.Ellen K (Johnston) ...11.unknown ..5.John (Melton) was born about 1864 at Pyrmont. ..6.Catherine (Melton) was born in 1868 at Pyrmont. ..7.Francis Joseph (Melton) was born in 1873 at Wattle Flat. He became a machine operator at a mine. He married Fanny (Marion) in 1902 at Bathurst. He died in 1916 age about43 at Lithgow & was buried at Bowenfels. ....Francis Joseph (Melton) & Fanny (Marion) produced 8children: ....1.Frederick F (Melton) was born in 1892 at Blayney. ....2.Philomena M (Melton) was born in 1903 at Lithgow. ....3.Henry J (Melton) was born in 1905 at Rockley. ....4.Stanley Vincent (Melton) was born in 1908 at Rockley. ....5.Thelma A (Melton) was born in 1909 at Bathurst. ....6.William John (Melton) ....7.Melda D (Melton) ....8.Norman M (Melton) ..8.James (Melton) was born by 1874. ..9.James (Melton) was born in 1876 at Wattle Flat. He became a boundary rider lands officer. He married Lily (Carr) in 1901 at Bombala. It is believed that, working as a boundary rider, he found the outcrop of dolomite near Lithgow & made a lot of money when the concrete road was made with it. It is also reported that the the family travelled to the Melbourne Cup each year in a fleet of Mercedes. He became quite important in the Lands Office at Bathurst. He died on 14 5 1950 at Port Macquarie where he was buried. ....James (Melton) & Lily (Carr) produced 10children: ....1.James H F (Melton) was born in 1902 at Boggabri. ....2.Lily Eileen (Melton) was born in 1904 at Rockley. (1?of3siblings who became nuns) ....3.Georgiana (Melton) was born in 1906 at Waterloo. (1?of3siblings who became nuns) ....4.Clinton J (Melton) was born at Rylstone. ....5.Dorothy C (Melton) (1?of3siblings who became nuns) ....6.Joan (Melton) (1?of3siblings who became nuns) ....7.Francis (Melton) ....8.Patricia (Melton (1?of3siblings who became nuns)) ....9.John B M (Melton) ...10.Phyllis (Melton) (1?of3siblings who became nuns) .. 2.Mary (O'/Toole) was born before 1834 at Rathdrum Wicklow county Ireland & was baptised there on 9 3 1834. She became a housemaid in Ireland. She arrived in Australia free, sponsored by her sister Margaret (o'/Toole) wife of Henry (Melton), in 1854 on PATRICIAN. She sponsored her cousin John (Rourke), her future husband, in 1855 to come to NSW. She married John (Rourke) on 16 5 1857 at Sydney & produced 10 children. She arrived in Bathurst about 1865. She died in 1915 age about81 at Wattle Flat where she was buried. ..John (Rourke cousin Mary (O'/Toole)) was born in Rockenham Wicklow county Ireland. He arrived in Australia free, sponsored by Mary (Toole), in 1855 on CHAURINGEE & in Bathurst about 1866 & became a farm servant farmer at Limekilns. He died on 5 2 1910 at Limekilns & was buried at Wattle Flat. ..Details of John (Rourke)s family are given BELOW. ROURKE John (Rourke cousin Mary (O'/Toole)) was born in Rockenham Wicklow county Ireland. He arrived in Australia free, sponsored by Mary (Toole), in 1855 on CHAURINGEE & in Bathurst about 1866 & became a farm servant farmer at Limekilns. He married Mary (O'/Toole cousin John (Rourke)) on 16 5 1857 at Sydney. He died on 5 2 1910 at Limekilns & was buried at Wattle Flat. Mary (O'/Toole) was born before 1834 at Rathdrum Wicklow county Ireland & was baptised there on 9 3 1834. She became a housemaid in Ireland. She arrived in Australia free, sponsored by her sister Margaret (o'/Toole) wife of Henry (Melton), in 1854 on PATRICIAN. She sponsored her cousin John (Rourke), her future husband, in 1855 to come to Australia. She arrived in Bathurst about 1865. She died in 1915 age about81 at Wattle Flat where she was buried. Details of Mary (O'/Toole)s family are given ABOVE. John (Rourke) & Mary (O'/Toole) produced 10 children: (strings of girls then boys) 1.Margaret Mary (Rourke) was born in 1858 at Sydney. 2.Bridget (Rourke) was born in 1861 at Sydney. She married James Andrew (McQuade) in 1896 in Sydney. ..Bridget (Rourke) & James Andrew (McQuade) produced 5children: ..1.James A (McQuade) was born in 1898 at St Peters. ..2.John K (McQuade) was born in 1899 at St Peters. ..3.Francis P (McQuade) was born in 1900 at St Peters. ..4.Andrew B (McQuade) was born in 1903 at Sydney. ..5.Mary C (McQuade) was born in 1905 at Sydney. 3.Ellen (Rourke) was born in 1863 at Sydney. 4.Mary/Ann/e (Rourke) was born in 1864 at Macquarie. She married William H (McCudden) in 1893 at Macquarie. She died in 1942 age about78 at North Sydney ..Mary/Ann/e (Rourke) & William H (McCudden) produced 4children: ..1.Alice E (McCudden) was born in 1895 at Tambaroora. ..2.William J (McCudden) was born in 1897 at Tambaroora. ..3.Mary B (McCudden) was born in 1899 at Wattle Flat. ..4.Bridget G (McCudden) was born in 1901 at Wellington. 5.Johanna Mary (Rourke) was born in 1866 at Bathurst. She married Robert (Bell) in 1899 Wattle Flat & produced 4children. She died in 1944 age about78 at Bathurst. ..Robert (Bell) was born in 1865 at Bathurst/Limekilns. He became a farmer labourer orchardist. He died on 7 11 1944 age about79 at Kelso & was buried at RC Bathurst. ..Details of Robert (Bell)s family are given ABOVE see SHEA. 6.Catherine O (Rourke) was born in 1868 at Bathurst. She married Thomas (Shoot), a policeman, in Young & produced 6children. ..1.Catherine C (Shoot) was born in 1896 at Murrunburrah. ..2.Francis J (Shoot) was born in 1899 at Young. ..3.Eileen M (Shoot) was born in 1901 at Young. ..4.Kathleen M (Shoot) was born in 1904 at Young. ..5.Frederick J (Shoot) was born in 1910 at Young. ..6.Clifford M (Shoot) 7.John Joseph (Rourke) was born in 1871 at Bathurst. 8.James Joseph Thomas (Rourke) was born in 1873 at Bathurst. 9.Thomas John/Joseph (Rourke) was born in 1874 at Bathurst. He became a farmer Limekilns married Emily (Kirkman) in 1902 at Wattle Flat. He died in 1933 age about59 at Redfern. ..Thomas John/Joseph (Rourke) & Emily (Kirkman) produced 5children: ..1.Joseph J? (Rourke) was born in 1891 at Tuena. ..2.Thomas J (Rourke) was born in 1903 at Wattle Flat. ..3.Mary E (Rourke) was born in 1909 at Bathurst. ..4.John R (Rourke) ..5.Ivy E (Rourke) 10.Tobias Martin (Rourke) was born in 1880 at Bathurst. References: Craig James Smee 'Births and Baptisms Marriages and Defacto Relationships Deaths and Burials New South Wales 1788-1830' ..a complete listing from church & other records in the early colony. Family History Group of Bathurst Inc.'Bathurst Pioneers-Register of Pioneer Families Of Bathurst NSW And District <1900'




Family connections for Dennis (Shea) are: Additions made Jul 2025. SHEA Daniel (Shea) & Honora (???) produced maybe 2children: 1.Den/nis (Shea/Shar) was born about 1797 at Glenbeigh Kerry co. Ireland & became a butcher. He married Mary (Hagan/Hargin/s/Hagin/s/Hardy) in about 1818 at Glenbeigh Kerry county Ireland. He was tried for sheep stealing at County Cork, sentenced perhaps to 7years & arrived in NSW as a convict on 14 11 1834 after a voyage of 3.5months on BLENHEIM & in Bathurst in 1842; he was Protestant dark ruddy complexion dark brown/grey hair hazel eyes; he was employed by Mr (Douglas). He became a farm labourer & farmer for Mr (Aitken) & Mr Thomas (Arkell) at Limekilns Charlton. He was issued his Certificate of Freedom No.33/87 on 18 2 1833. He was issued his Conditional Pardon in 1847 & his Ticket of Leave before 1849, after which he applied for his family to be brought to the colony free which was granted; his wife & 3youngest children arrived in 1849 on PANAMA-in 1853 he paid part of passage fee for daughter Mary. In 1854 he & Daniel (Sullivan husband of daughter Ann/Nancy) bought 100acres at Limekilns. In 1856 he sold halfshare of 50acres at Diamond Creek to son Daniel. He died in 1856 or on 23 3 1858 age about60 at Limekilns in horse & cart accident while probably inebriated & was buried at RC Bathurst. ..[Some information taken from this Website; where 2Dennis (Shea)s are mentioned on BLENHEIM-originating in 2 separate counties that are each differ from the birth co. recorded here--in fact these may both be the same person] ..Mary (Hagan/Hargin/s/Hagin/s/Hardy) daughter Daniel (Hargin/s/Hagin/Hardy) & Grace (???) was born about 1795 at Glenbeigh Kerry county Ireland. She became a farm servant in county Kerry. She arrived assisted with her youngest children in Australia in 1849 on PANAMA from Glenbeigh Kerry county & in Bathurst about that year. She was a hotel keeper at a variety of establishments in Bathurst & Hill End, including the Family Hotel in 1868 & Star of Hill End in 1872-3. She died in August 1855 age about60 at Clear Creek & was buried there. ..Den/nis (Shea) & Mary (Hagan/Hargin/s/Hagin/s/Hardy) produced 6children: mostly female ..1.Mary (Shea) was born in 1820/1 at Glenbeigh Kerry county Ireland. She married John (Murphy) in about 1836 at Glenbeigh Kerry county Ireland producing 8children. With her husband & family she followed her mother to Australia arriving free in 1853 on TALAVERA, the 16lb passage fee being paid by her father Denis & brother Daniel. She lived as a farmer at Blairs Flat Campbells River. She died on 22 6 1904 age about82 at Bathurst & was buried at RC Bathurst. ....John (Murphy) was born about 1812 in Kerry county Ireland. He became a farm labourer grazier at Glenbeigh. He arrived in Australia with his family assisted in 1853 on TALAVERA & in about September of that year at Bathurst. He became a grazier at Campbells River for the rest of his life & lived there & Blairs Flat. He died on 31 7 1894 age about82 at Campbells River & was buried at RC Bathurst. ....Details of John (Murphy)s family are given below. .. ..2.Honora (Shea) was born in 1822 at Glenbeigh Kerry county Ireland. ..3.Daniel (Shea) was born in 1824or9 at Glenbeigh Kerry county Ireland. He arrived in Australia as child of a convict with his mother & 2siblings in 1849 on PANAMA & in Bathurst in that year. He married Mary (Cantwell/Canfield) on 19 2 1855 at RC Bathurst. In 1853 he paid part of 16lb passage fee for sister Mary. In 1856 he bought halfshare of 50acres at Diamond Creek from his father & moved from there to Campbells River in 1860 where he was a stableman farmer. He died on 12 9 1864 age about35 at Campbells River & was buried at Bathurst. ....Mary (Cantwell/Canfield) daughter of John (Cantwell) & Bridget (Ken/nedy) was born about 1833 in Tipperary county Ireland. She arrived in Australia (with her family?) in 1846 & in Bathurst in that year. She lived at Limekilns Campbells River. She died in 1881 age about48 at Campbells River & was buried there. ....Details of Mary (Cantwell/Canfield)s family are given below. ....Daniel (Shea) & Mary (Cantwell/Canfield) produced 6children: mostly female ....1.Mary (Shea) was born on 15 7 1856 at Bathurst. She married John/Joseph Milward (Bestwick) on 6 2 1878 at Bathurst & produced 10children. She died in 1907 age about52 at Wellington where she was buried. ......John/Joseph Milward (Bestwick) was born on 23 8 1855 at Pitt St Sydney. He died on 1 9 1915 at Wellington & was buried there. ......Details of John/Joseph Milward (Bestwick)s family are given below. .. ....2.Bridget (Shea) was born on 11 7 1857 at Bathurst. She married Martin (Griffin) in 1873 at Bathurst. She died in 1903 age about46 at Bathurst. ......Martin (Griffin) son of Patrick (Griffin) & Mary (???) died in 1895 at Bathurst. ......Bridget (Shea) & Martin (Griffin) produced 6children: mostly female ......1.Mary Josephine (Griffin) was born in 1874 at Bathurst. She married Alfred A (Garland) on 9 10 1894 at RC Bathurst. She died in 1928 age about54 at Bathurst. ........Alfred A (Garland) son of William (Garland) & Jessie (Harrison/Stiff her second? marriage) was born in 1873 & produced 8children: mostly female ........1.Mary (Garland) was born in 1894 at Bathurst. ........2.Jessie B (Garland) was born in 1896 at Bathurst. ........3.Agnes P (Garland) was born in 1897 at Bathurst. ........4.Kathleen Joy (Garland) was born in 1898 at Bathurst. ........5.Eileen Brigid (Garland) was born in 1901 at Bathurst. ........6.Stanislaus Alfred Joseph (Garland) was born in 1903 at Bathurst. ........7.Bridget P (Garland) was born in 1910 at Bathurst. ........8.Mary I D (Garland) .. ......2.Catherine (Griffin) was born on 1 4 1876 at Rockley. She married William (Atkins) on 30 12 1895 at RC Bathurst. ........William (Atkins) son of John (Atkins) & Mary (McEvoy) was born in 1874 at Bathurst. He died in 1936 age about62 at Goulbourn. ........Catherine (Griffin) & William (Atkins) produced 7children: ........1.Gladys M (Atkins) was born in 1898 at Bathurst. ........2.William J (Atkins) was born in 1900 at Bathurst. ........3.John Sydney Esdale (Atkins) was born in 1902 at Bathurst. ........4.Thelma L (Atkins) was born in 1904 at Bathurst. ........5.Kathleen E (Atkins) was born in 1905 at Bathurst. ........6.Marjorie Louisa (Atkins) was born in 1907 at Bathurst. ........7.Mary P (Atkins) .. ......3.Honora/Nora Agnes (Griffin) was born in 1878 at Bathurst. She married Robert Albert (Nelson) on 18 8 1897 at RC Bathurst. ........Robert Albert (Nelson) son of Robert (Nelson) & Elizabeth (Somers) was born in 1862 in Paris France. He died in 1915 age about53 at Narrandera. ........Honora/Nora Agnes (Griffin) & Robert Albert (Nelson) produced 2children: ........1.Inez B (Nelson) was born in 1899 at Bathurst. ........2.unknown .. ......4.Bridget (Griffin) was born in 1879 at Bathurst. She married William (Reidy) on 10 4 1907 at RC Bathurst. ........William (Reidy) son of Patrick (Reidy) & Mary (Quain) was born in 1870. ........Bridget (Griffin) & William (Reidy) produced 2children: ........1.Cornelius D (Reidy) ........2.unknown.. .. ......5.Denis (Griffin) was born in 1881 at Perthville. ......6.Martin Joseph (Griffin) was born in 1883 at Bathurst. .. ....3.Honora/Norah (Shea) was born in 1859 at Limekilns. ....4.Catherine (Shea) was born on 18 1 1860 at Limekilns. She married Charles (Moran) in 1883 at Macquarie. ......Catherine (Shea) & Charles (Moran) produced 9children: mostly male ......1.James (Moran) was born on 24 12 1883 at Campbells River. ......2.Mary (Moran) was born in 1885 at East Macquarie. ......3.Charles (Moran) was born in 1888 at East Macquarie. ......4.Dennis (Moran) was born in 1890 at Oberon. ......5.Bridget (Moran) was born in 1892 at Oberon. ......6.Edward (Moran) was born in 1893 at Oberon. ......7.Norah (Moran) was born in 1895 at Rockley. ......8.George (Moran) was born in 1897 at Bathurst. ......9.Charles (Moran) was born on 23 3 1947 at White Springs near Oberon. .. ....5.Daniel/Dennis (Shea) was born in 1861 at Bathurst. ....6.Anne/Hanora N (Shea) was born in 1862 at Bathurst. She married Thomas (Guggrty his second marriage) on 2 12 1882 at Rockley & produced 10children. She died in 1936 age about74 at Rockley. ......Thomas (Guggr/ety) was born on 7 12 1845 at Bathurst & baptised there on 11 12 1845. He was a farmer at Tanners Mount The Lagoon for 65years. He married firstly Julia (Costello) on 18 5 1870 at RC Bathurst & lived at Tanners Mount The Lagoon. He died on 6 8 1925 age79 father of 12children at Bathurst & was buried at RC Bathurst. ......Details of Thomas (Guggr/ety)s family are given in entry for Owen (Guggrty NEPTUNE 1838) on this Website. .. ..4.Abigail (Shea) was born in 1826 at Glenbeigh Kerry county Ireland. She arrived in Australia as child of a convict with her mother & 2siblings in 1849 on PANAMA & in Bathurst in that year. She was a farm servant & lived at Limekilns Sandy Creek. She married William (Bell) on 17 4 1852 at RC Bathurst. She died on 18 8 1916 age about90 at Sandy Creek The Lagoon & was buried at RC Bathurst. ....William (Bell) son of John William (Bell) was born in 1827 in Ireland. He was a farmer settler who arrived in Australia in 1841 & purchased land at Limekilns where he lived. He died on 30 5 1877 age about56 at Buttonhill Limekilns & was buried at RC Bathurst. ....Abigail (Shea) & William (Bell) produced 9children: mainly boys ....1.Mary (Bell) was born on 9 2 1853 at Limekilns/Bathurst & baptised on 22 2 1853 at RC Bathurst. She married James Henry (Gleeson) on 22 5 1879 at RC Bathurst & lived at Limekilns The Lagoon. She died on 15 10 1933 age80 at Wattamondra Cowra & was buried at RC Morongla. ......James Henry (Gleeson) son of Daniel (Gleeson) & Johanna (Kearns) was born about 1845 in Ireland. He arrived in Australia about 1851, lived at Sandy Creek The Lagoon & became a Publican farmer at Bathurst. He died on 27 10 1916 age about71 at Cowra & was buried at RC Morongla. ......Mary (Bell) & James Henry (Gleeson) produced 3children: ......1.Daniel Joseph (Gleeson) was born in 1889 at Sandy Creek The Lagoon. ......2.Abbey Louise (Gleeson) was born in 1891 at Sandy Creek The Lagoon. ......3.Johanna/Julia (Gleeson) was born in 1893 at Sandy Creek The Lagoon. .. ....2.William (Bell) was born on 26 7 1854 at Bathurst. ....3.John (Bell) was born on 1 6 1856 at Bathurst. ....4.Ann (Bell) was born in 1858 at Limekilns/Bathurst & baptised on 22 9 1858 at RC Bathurst. She died on 26 8 1931 age about73 at Sandy Creek Perthville & was buried at RC Bathurst. ....5.Eliza Jane (Bell) was born in 1860 at Bathurst. She married Martin Joseph (Rawson) in 1879 at Sofala. She died on 16 7 1935 age about75 at Bourke & was buried at RC Bourke. ......Eliza Jane (Bell) & Martin Joseph (Rawson) produced 5children: ......1.Sarah (Rawson) was born in 1880 at Bathurst. ......2.Mary A (Rawson) was born in 1882 at West Macquarie. ......3.William H (Rawson) was born in 1884 at West Macquarie. ......4.John (Rawson) was born in 1886 at West Macquarie. ......5.Eliza Jane (Rawson) was born in 1888 at West Macquarie. .. ....6.Dennis (Bell) was born in 1862 at Bathurst & baptised in that year at Limekilns. He was a coachman motor driver chauffeur for Dr (Machattie) & married Sophia Jane (Hartigan) in 1894 at Bathurst. He lived at Machatties Lane George St. He died on 13 6 1940 age about77 at Bathurst & was buried at RC Bathurst. ......Sophia Jane (Hartigan) was born on 19 10 1873 at Slippery Creek. She lived also at Stewart St. She died on 20 2 1913 age40 at Bathurst & was buried at RC Bathurst. ......Details of Sophia Jane (Hartigan)s family are given below. ......Dennis (Bell) & Sophia Jane (Hartigan) produced 4children: ......1.John Joseph Dennis (Bell) was born in 1894 at Bathurst. He became a gasmeter maker & lived at Kelso. He died on 21 10 1929 age about35 at Bathurst & was buried at RC Bathurst. ......2.Lionel William Roy (Bell) was born in 1886 at Bathurst. ......3.Irene Moira (Bell) was born in 1897 at Bathurst. She became a waitress & married Daniel Herbert (Cavanagh) on 23 8 1922 at RC Bathurst & produced 4children. She died on 10 1 1963 age about65 at Ashfield & was buried at RC Rookwood Necropolis general cemetery Haslems Creek Sydney. ........Daniel Herbert (Cavanagh) was born in 1876 at Campbells River. He was a labourer miner jockey & lived at 78 Lambert St Burraga The Lagoon. He died on 24 4 1940 age about63 at Bathurst & was buried at RC Bathurst. ........Details of Daniel Herbert (Cavanagh)s family are given below. .. ......4.Mary/Molly Josephine (Bell) was born in 1908 at Bathurst. .. ....7.Robert (Bell) was born in 1865 at Bathurst/Limekilns. He became a farmer labourer orchardist & married Johanna Mary ((O'/Rourke) in 1899 Wattle Flat. He died on 7 11 1944 age about79 at Kelso & was buried at RC Bathurst. ......Johanna Mary ((Rourke) was born in 1866 at Bathurst. She died in 1944 age about78 at Bathurst. ......Details of Johanna Mary ((Rourke)s family are given below. ......Robert (Bell) & Johanna Mary ((O')Rourke) produced 4children: mostly girls ......1.John W (Bell) was born in 1901 at Bathurst. ......2.Mary Aberina (Bell) was born in 1903 at Bathurst. ......3.Abigail (Bell) was born in 1906 at Bathurst. ......4.Florence Alma (Bell) was born in 1908 at Bathurst. .. ....8.George (Bell) was born in 1867 at Bathurst. ....9.Francis Joseph (Bell) was born in 1871 at Bathurst & baptised at RC Bathurst. He became a police constable & left Bathurst to join the Mounted Police. He married Theresa (Morgan) in 1901 at Broken Hill. She died on 9 8 1917 age about46 at Singleton & was buried at RC Singleton. ......Francis Joseph (Bell) & Theresa (Morgan) produced 3children: ......1.Cyril E (Bell) was born in 1902 at Broken Hill. ......2.Lorna F (Bell) was born in 1910 at Hillston. ......3.Ethel F (Bell) .. ..5.Ann/Nancy (Shea) was born in 1828 at Glenbeigh Kerry county Ireland. She arrived in Australia as child of a convict in 1849 with her mother & 2siblings on PANAMA & in Bathurst in that year. She married Daniel (Sullivan) in 1850 at RC Bathurst. ....Daniel (Sullivan) & his father in law Dennis (Shea) bought 100acres at Limekilns in 1894. ....Anne/Nancy (Shea) & Daniel (Sullivan) produced 7children: mostly boys ....1.Maurice (Sullivan) was born in 1851 at Bathurst. ....2.Denis (Sullivan) was born in 1853 at Hartley. ....3.Daniel (Sullivan) was born in 1856 at Bathurst. ....4.Marianne (Sullivan) was born in 1858 at Bathurst. ....5.Jerimiah (Sullivan) was born in 1862 at Bathurst. ....6.John James (Sullivan) was born in 1865 at Bathurst. ....7.Henry (Sullivan) was born in 1868 at Bathurst. .. ..6.a female?-perhaps died in UK. .. .. 2.Daniel (Shea) was born about 1805 & became a butcher. He was tried for cow stealing in Cork Ireland on 6 4 1824, sentenced to 7years & arrived in NSW as a convict on 22 4 1825 after a voyage of 3.5months on HOOGHLEY; he was Catholic 5'5" brown hair blue eyes. It may be he who was transported to Norfolk Island for 4years for receiving stolen property in 1828; although the references for Norfolk Island do not include any mention of him. He was issued his Certificates of Freedom No.31/631 on 17 6 1831 at which time he was recorded as having broken his right leg. He married Margaret (Murphy). He was recorded as serving 3months labour July 1836 until 10 9 1836. [Some details taken from this Website] ..Margaret (Murphy) was born about 1813 & became a housemaid. She was tried for stealing a cloak at Cork city Ireland in March 1831, sentenced to 7years & arrived in NSW as a convict on 27 9 1831 after a voyage of 3months on HOOGHLEY also; she was Catholic 5'3.25" ruddy fair freckled complexion brown hair blue to grey eyes. She was issued her Certificate of Freedom No.39/201 on 1 2 1839. ..[Some details taken from this Website, where there are two people of the name] CANTWELL John (Cantwell) & Bridget (Kennedy had perhaps 2children: 1.Mary (Cantwell/Canfield) daughter of John (Cantwell) & Bridget (Ken/nedy) was born about 1833 in Tipperary county Ireland. She arrived in Australia (with her family?) in 1846 & in Bathurst in that year She married Daniel (Shea) on 19 2 1855 at RC Bathurst & produced 6children. She lived at Limekilns Campbells River. She died in 1881 age about48 at Campbells River & was buried there. ..Daniel (Shea) was born in 1824or9 at Glenbeigh Kerry county Ireland. He arrived in Australia as child of a convict with his mother & 2siblings in 1849 on PANAMA & in Bathurst in that year. In 1853 he paid part of 16lb passage fee for sister Mary. In 1856 he bought halfshare of 50acres at Diamond Creek from his father & moved from there to Campbells River in 1860 where he was a stableman farmer. He died on 12 9 1864 age about35 at Campbells River & was buried at Bathurst. ..Details of Daniel (Shea)s family are given ABOVE. 2.Catherine (Cantwell) was born about 1833 in Ireland, became a farm servant & arrived in Australia on 5 1 1855 on EBBA BRAHE & married firstly James (Gleeson) in 1854 at RC Sofala.>>> ..James (Gleeson) son of Timothy (Gleeson) & Catherine (???) was an innkeeper & lived at Rock of Cashel Hotel. He died in December 1859 at Bathurst. ..Catherine (Cantwell) & James (Gleeson) produced 3children: ..1.Timothy (Gleeson) was born in 1855 at Bathurst. He married Elizabeth Ann (Green). He was a farmer & lived at Hesselbrook The Lagoon He died on 16 6 1938 age about82 at Perthville & was buried at RC Bathurst. ....Elizabeth Ann (Green) daughter of Robert (Grreen) &Mary (???) was born in 1862 at Braidwood. She died on 19 9 1918 age about56 & was buried at Bathurst. ....Timothy (Gleeson) & Elizabeth Ann (Green) produced 4children: ....1.James Francis (Gleeson) was born in 1882 at West Macquarie. ....2.John A (Gleeson) was born in 1883 at West Macquarie. ....3.William Patrick (Gleeson) was born in 1885 at West Macquarie. ....4.Thomas Joseph (Gleeson) was born in 1889 at Bathurst. ..2.John (Gleeson) was born in 1857 at Bathurst. ..3.Mary A (Gleeson) was born in 1860 at Bathurst. .. >>>Catherine (Cantwell) married secondly Thomas (Glazebrook) on 4 4 1861 at RC Bathurst & died on 24 9 1913 age about80 mother of 12children at Bathurst where she was buried. ..Thomas (Glazebrook) son of James (Glazebrook) & Sarah (Myles)was born in 1829 in England. He arrived in Australia in 1852 on SCOTIA. He died at Blayney. ..Catherine (Cantwell) & Thomas (Glazebrook) produced 9children: ..1.Thomas (Glazebrook) was born in (1853?)1862 at Bathurst. He married Mary A (Redfern) in 1890 at Bathurst. He died on 26 5 1917 age about54 at Blayney & was buried at Bathurst. ....Thomas (Glazebrook) & Mary A (Redfern) produced 10children: ...1.William J (Glazebrook) was born in 1890 at Bathurst. ...2.unnamed was born in 1891 at Bathurst. ...3.Ivy (Glazebrook) was born in 1892 at Bathurst. ...4.Mary A (Glazebrook) was born in 1893 at Bathurst. ...5.Catherine M (Glazebrook) was born in 1897 at Rockley. ...6.Roy J (Glazebrook) was born in 1900 at Rockley. ...7.Hilton T (Glazebrook) was born in 1903 at Rockley. ...8.Cyril E (Glazebrook) was born in 1904 at Rockley. ...9.Francis J L (Glazebrook) was born in 1907 at Bathurst. ..10.Stanislaus W A (Glazebrook) was born in 1907 also at Bathurst. .. ..2.Catherine (Glazebrook) was born in 1864 at Bathurst. ..3.John (Glazebrook) was born in 1866 at Bathurst. ..4.Bridget (Glazebrook) was born in 1868 at Bathurst. ..5.William (Glazebrook) was born in 1869 at Bathurst. ..6.Susan (Glazebrook) was born in 1871 at Bathurst. ..7.George (Glazebrook) was born in 1873 at Bathurst. ..8.Ann (Glazebrook) was born in 1875 at Bathurst. She married Alfred (Pederson) in 1915 in Sydney. ..9.Joseph (Glazebrook) was born in 1877 at Bathurst. CAVANAGH 1 John Herring (Cavanagh) son of John (Cavanagh) & Hannorah (Herrin/g) was born about 1804 in London. He arrived in Australia about 1829. He married (with the consent of the Governor) Bridget Barbara (Egan her second marriage) on 25 9 1842 at CofE Scone. He worked as a general contractor logger. He arrived in Bathurst from Scone after 1848 & lived at Perthville. He died on 7 8 1889 age about85 at Perthville & was buried at RC Bathurst. Bridget Barbara (Egan) daughter of John (Egan a coachbuilder) was born about 1821 in Dublin county Ireland. She arrived in Australia about 1842 & in Bathurst after 1848 from Scone. She had married firstly ??? (O'/Sullivan). She was a nurse. She died on 23 1 1900 age about79 at Perthville & was buried at RC Bathurst. John Herring (Cavanagh) & Bridget Barbara (Egan) produced 1child: 1.Andrew Maurice (Cavanagh) was born on 10 1 1848 at Scone & baptised on 4 4 1848 at West Maitland. He married firstly Mary Gertrude (Murphy her first marriage) on 8 10 1872 at RC Rockley He became a schoolmaster miner at The Lagoon 1881-2 & lived at Perthville Tanners Mount Peel The Lagoon He died on 5 9 1905 age57 at Bathurst & was buried at RC Bathurst. ..Mary Gertrude (Murphy) was born in about 1853 at Glenbeigh Kerry county Ireland. She married secondly William (Brown) in 1907 at Burthurst. She lived at Campbells River Tanners Mount 78 Lambert St & died on 26 10 1933 age about80 mother of 5children at Bathurst & was buried at RC Bathurst. ..Details of Mary Gertrude (Murphy)s family are given BELOW. ..Andrew Maurice (Cavanagh) & Mary Gertrude (Murphy) produced 5children: ..1.Daniel Herbert (Cavanagh) was born in 1876 at Campbells River. He married Irena Moira (Bell) on 23 8 1922 at RC Bathurst. He was a labourer miner jockey & lived at 78 Lambert St Burraga The Lagoon. He died on 24 4 1940 age about63 at Bathurst & was buried at RC Bathurst. ....Irene Moira (Bell) was born in 1897 at Bathurst. She became a waitress. She died on 10 1 1963 age about65 at Ashfield & was buried at RC Rookwood Necropolis general cemetery Haslems Creek Sydney. ....Details of Irene Moira (Bell) are given ABOVE see SHEA. ....Daniel Herbert (Cavanagh) & Irena Moira (Bell) produced 4children: ....1.Mary Gertrude (Cavanagh) ....2.Robert Joseph (Cavanagh) ....3.Irene Mary (Cavanagh) ....4.Beryl (Cavanagh) ..2.Grace Barbara (Cavanagh) was born in 1878 at Bathurst. She married firstly Donald (McRae) on 7 4 1897 at CofE Bathurst & produced 1child: ....1.Donald (McRae) was born on 19 8 1901 at Cadiangullong Creek. ....Grace Barbara (Cavanagh) lived at Cadiangullong Creek & married secondly Walter (Nobes) in 1935 at South Kensington & produced 1more child: ....1.Margaret (Nobes) ..3.Gertrude Mary/Gertrude Mary (Cavanagh) was born in 1882 at East Macquarie. She married William James (Stanley) on 14 9 1902 at RC Bathurst. She died on 20 3 1935 age about52 at Woronora & was buried at CofE Woronora. ....Gertrude Mary/Gertrude Mary (Cavanagh) & William James (Stanley) produced 1child: ....1.William Loyal (avanagh) was born on 6 8 1903 at Bathurst. ..4.Stella Maud (Cavanagh) was born in 1884 at Bathurst. She married Alfred Henry (Chapman) on 17 8 1903 at CofE Bathurst & lived at The Lagoon Keppel St Globe Hotel. She died on 19 4 1956 at Bathurst & was buried at RC Bathurst. ....Stella Maud (Cavanagh) & Alfred Henry (Chapman) produced 3children: ....1.Alice I (Chapman) was born in 1903 at Rockley. ....2.Linda/Molly (Chapman) was born on 25 8 1904 at The Lagoon. ....3.Philomena Thelma May (Chapman) was born in 1907 at Bathurst. ..5.Andrew Maurice (Cavanagh) was born on 14 2 1886 at The Lagoon. He married Agnes Mary (Flynn) on 20 11 1911 at RC Bathurst. He became a labourer station manager stockman & lived at Brucedale (stockman & manager for 23years) 100 Russell St McHattie Lane. He died on 27 5 1962 age76 at Hospital Orange & was buried at RC Bathurst. ....Agnes Mary (Flynn) daughter of James Joseph (Flynn) & Margaret Mary (Begley) was born on 15 8 1885 at Burraga. She arrived in Bathurst in 1911 & lived at Peel. She died on 6 9 1944 age59 at Bathurst & was buried at RC Bathurst. ....Andrew Maurice (Cavanagh) & Agnes Mary (Flynn) produced 9children: ....1.Vera May (Cavanagh) ....2.Philomena (Cavanagh) ....3.Maurice Andrew (Cavanagh) ....4.Stella Josephine (Cavanagh) ....5.Margaret Mary (Cavanagh) ....6.Mary Gertrude (Cavanagh) ....7.John Bertram (Cavanagh) ....8.Agnes Grace (Cavanagh) ....9.Therese Heather June (Cavanagh) BESTWICK William (Bestwick) son of John (Bestwick) & Amy (Milward) was born on 16 7 1818 at South Wingfield Derbyshire & baptised on 31 7 1791 at Shirland Derbyshire. He was a cabinet maker & arrived in Australia in 1848. He married Mary (Stabler) on 28 8 1848 at Presbyterian Sydney. He died on 30 6 1889 age70- at Campbells River. William (Bestwick) & Mary (Stabler) produced 7children: 1.William Thomas (Bestwick) was born on 4 8 1851 in Sydney. 2.Clara Elizabeth (Bestwick) was born on 14 6 1853 at Pitt St Sydney. 3.John/Joseph Milward (Bestwick) was born on 23 8 1855 at Pitt St Sydney. He married Mary (Shea) on 6 2 1878 at Bathurst. He died on 1 9 1915 at Wellington & was buried there. ..Mary (Shea) was born in 1856 at Bathurst. She died in 1907 age about52 at Wellington where she was buried. ..Details of Mary (Shea)s family are given above. ..John/Joseph Milward (Bestwick) & Mary (Shea) produced 10children: ..1.Daniel William (Bestwick) was born on 14 1 1879 at Bathurst. He died on 15 6 1904 age25 at Wellington where he was buried. ..2.Mary (Bestwick) was born on 4 4 1880 at Bathurst. She married William Robert (Redfern his second marriage) on 1 9 1897 at Bathurst & produced 16children. She died on 23 9 1957 age77 at Forbes & was buried at RC Forbes. ....William Robert (Redfern) was born on 13 5 1861 at Campbells River. He died on 13 1 1938 age76 at Corona Forbes & was buried at RC Forbes. ....Details of William Robert (Redfern)s family are given below. .. ..3.John (Bestwick) was born on 24 10 1881 at Bathurst. He married Mary (Reidy) in 1907 at Wellington. He died on 26 4 1914 age32 at Wellington. ....John (Bestwick) & Mary (Reidy) produced 4children: firstly girls ....1.Mary Rose (Bestwick) was born in 1908 at Wellington. ....2.Clara Agnes (Bestwick) was born in 1910 at Wellington. ....3.Moira M (Bestwick) ....4.John R (Bestwick) .. ..4.Henry (Bestwick) was born on 14 12 1883 at West Macquarie. He married Isa (Houliston) on 14 8 1934 at Orange. He died on 2 4 1879 age about80 & was buried at Macquarie Park. ..5.Edward (Bestwick) was born in 1885 at West Macquarie. ..6.William (Bestwick) was born on 9 10 1886 at West Macquarie. He died on 13 8 1918 age33 at Wellington where he was buried. ..7.Thomas (Bestwick) was born on 4 9 1888 at West Macquarie. He married Mary Estell M (McKenzie) on 21 6 1916 at Wellington. He died on 26 2 1976 age87. ....Thomas (Bestwick) & Mary Estell M (McKenzie) produced 6children: ....1.Ella Mary (Bestwick) ....2.Raymond (Bestwick) ....3.Rita (Bestwick) ....4.Douglas J (Bestwick) ....5.Kevin (Bestwick) ....6.Joan (Bestwick) .. ..8.Herbert (Bestwick) was born in 1890 at Bathurst. ..9.Clara (Bestwick) was born on 11 1 1892 at Bathurst. .10.Emily (Bestwick) was born on 23 4 1895 at Blayney. .. 4.Henry (Bestwick) was born on 7 6 1858 at Bathurst & baptised on 17 6 1859. He married firstly Clara Elizabeth (Whiteman sister of Charlotte) in 1886 at Moulamein.>>> ..Clara Elizabeth (Whiteman) was born on 2 12 1868 at Mitchells Plains. She died on 29 11 1902 age33- at Campbells River & was buried at Bathurst. ..Details of Clara Elizabeth (Whiteman)s family are given in entry for Thomas (Curry ELIZABETH 1816) on this Website. ..Henry (Bestwick) & Clara Elizabeth (Whiteman) produced 9children: ..1.Edward Albert (Bestwick) was born on 21 5 1887 at Campbells River. ..2.Harriet Agnes (Bestwick) was born on 1 8 1888 at Campbells River & baptised in February 1889 at CofE Bathurst. She married firstly Thomas Ellis (Colwell) on 8 1910 at Coonamble. She married secondly Arthur (Holland). She died on 30 7 1984 age95 mother of 6 known children at Bathurst. ....Thomas Ellis (Colwell) son of Charles (Colwell) & Sarah (Ellis) was born on 30 10 1881 at Baradine. He was a grazier. ....Harriet Agnes (Bestwick) & Thomas Ellis (Colwell) produced 6children: ....1.Henry Charles (Colwell) ....2.Clara Ellis (Colwell) ....3.Rodney John (Colwell) ....4.Arthur Thomas (Colwell) ....5.Minnie Hilda (Colwell) ....6.Olive Harriet (Colwell) .. ..3.William Godfrey (Bestwick) was born on 22 5 1890 at Bathurst & baptised there on 30 7 1890. He married firstly Susan Alice (Kearney) on 23 8 1930 at Merriwa & produced 2children:>>> ....1.Ellen Claire (Bestwick) ....2.John William (Bestwick) .. >>>.William Godfrey (Bestwick) married secondly Ettie (Sutherland) after 1963. He died on 15 9 1973 age83 at Newcastle father of 2known children & was buried at CofE Bathurst. .. ..4.Ethel May (Bestwick) was born on 17 6 1892 at Bathurst. She died on 24 5 1970 age77 at Bathurst where she was buried. ..5.Hubert Henry (Bestwick) was born on 15 4 1894 at Campbells River & baptised on 22 11 1894 at CofE Bathurst. He married Ruby Florence (Roberts) in 1931 at Bathurst. He died on 28 6 1972 age78 at Bathurst where he was buried. ....Hubert Henry (Bestwick) & Ruby Florence (Roberts) produced 4children: mostly boys ....1.Jean N (Bestwick) ....2.Barry Gordon (Bestwick) ....3.William Henry (Bestwick) ....4.Lawrence (Bestwick) .. ..6.Mary Beatrice (Bestwick) was born on 30 3 1896 at Cambells River. She married James Henry (Turnbull) on 5 6 1918 at Georges Plains & produced 4children. She died on 19 7 1967 age71 at Bathurst. ....James Henry (Turnbull) was born on 3 10 1893 at The Lagoon. He died on 24 3 1926 age32 in Sydney & was buried at Rookwood Necropolis general cemetery Haslems Creek Sydney. ....Details of James Henry (Turnbull)s family are given below. .. ..7.Clara Hilder (Bestwick) was born on 26 3 1898 at Campbells River. She married Clement Edward (Hill) on 23 4 1927 at Georges Plains. She died on 26 5 1973 age75 at Shenton Park Western Australia. ....Clara Hilder (Bestwick) & Clement Edward (Hill) produced 2children: ....1.Eileen Hilda (Hill) ....2.Arthur Henry (Hill) .. ..8.John/Jack (Bestwick) was born on 22 7 1900 at The Lagoon. ..9.Laura Margaret/Queenie (Bestwick) was born in 1902 at Oberon. .. .. >>>Henry (Bestwick) married secondly Maria (Kelly) on 6 1 1904 at Bathurst. He died on 2 5 1939 age80 father of 14children at Petersham & was buried at Georges Plains. ..Henry (Bestwick) & Maria (Kelly) produced 5children: ..1.Mabel Irene (Bestwick) was born in 1900 at Cargo. ..2.Harold J (Bestwick) was born on 27 8 1904 at Rockley. ..3.Ruby Ellen (Bestwick) was born on 10 7 1908 at Bathurst. ..4.Edward Charles (Bestwick) was born in 1910 at Rockley. ..5.Cecil Henry (Bestwick) .. 5.Edward/Ned Richard (Bestwick) was born on 4 7 1860 at Campbells River. He married Charlotte (Whiteman sister of Clara Elizabeth) on 14 3 1888 at St Thomas CofE O'Connell. he became a storekeeper farmer. He died when his tractor rolled & pinned him on 21 9 1921 age61 at Perthville & was buried at Bathurst. ..Charlotte (Whiteman) was born on 1 2 1867 at Macquarie Plains. She died on 2 3 1944 age77 at Bathurst where she was buried. ..Details of Charlotte (Whiteman)s family are given in entry for Thomas (Curry ELIZABETH 1816) on this Website. ..Edward/Ned Richard (Bestwick) & Charlotte (Whiteman) produced 5children: ..1.Bertha (Bestwick) was born on 28 12 1888 at The Lagoon. She married Christopher (Booth) on 28 2 1912 at Bathurst. ....Christopher (Booth) was born on 4 10 1885 at Sandy Creek & baptised on 11 11 1885 at Georges Plains. He died on 16 7 1970 age84 at Bathurst & was buried at CofE Kelso. ....Details of Christopher (Booth)s family are given in entry for Charles (Booth LARKINS 1817) on this Website. .. ..2.Edna (Bestwick) was born on 14 10 1891 at The Lagoon. ..3.Hilder (Bestwick) was born on 18 12 1894 at The Lagoon. She married Albert William (Chapman) in 1916 at Bathurst. She died on 22 12 1979 age85+ at Nambour Queensland. ....Albert William (Chapman) was born on 18 3 1887 at Croydon. He died on 16 8 1942 age55 at Eumundi Queensland & was buried there. ....Hilder (Bestwick) & Albert William (Chapman) produced 5children: all boys ....1.Douglas William (Chapman) ....2.Gordon Charles (Chapman) ....3.Edward Albert (Chapman) ....4.Ross Rowland (Chapman) ....5.Graham Harry (Chapman) .. ..4.Alfred Edward (Bestwick) was born on 19 12 1896 at The Lagoon. He married firstly Olive Maud (Sargeant) on 29 11 1917 at Georges Plains. He married secondly Clara Jane (???) after 1949. He died on 15 2 1980 age83 father of 2known children at Bathurst where he was buried. ....Alfred Edward (Bestwick) & Olive Maud (Sargeant) produced 2children: ....1.Nita Olive (Bestwick) ....2.Earlon Edward (Bestwick) .. ..5.William Gordon (Bestwick) was born on 21 8 1902 at Rockley. .. 6.Mary (Bestwick) was born in 1862 at Bathurst. 7.William A (Bestwick) was born in 1866 at Bathurst. References to Bestwick family may be found in 'Orange & District Pioneer Register Vols1-2 1820-1860 & 1860-1888' REDFERN Robert (Redfern) was born about 1769 in America or USA-his family may have lived in Wiltshire. He had a first relationship/marriage with Mary (Williams). He arrived in Australia free with his son in 1825 on PHOENIX & in Bathurst in that year, with a letter of introduction from Lord Bathurst which resulted in him being granted 2,000acres on Campbells River. He became a farmer at Campbells River & married secondly Julia (???) in 1840 at St Marys RC Sydney. He died on 3 9 1853 at Campbells River age about84 father 1child & was buried at Bathurst. He may have been an MD (noted on his headstone), & there is reason to believe he was brother of Dr William (Redfern) the colonial surgeon-(the Internet has biographical information concerning William (Redfern) in NSW & on Norfolk Island). Robert (Redfern) & Mary (Williams) produced a child: 1.William (Redfern) was born about 1809 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA. He arrived in Australia with his father free in 1825 on PHOENIX & in Bathurst in that year to live at Campbells River. He married Julia (Ryan) on 21 2 1860 at RC Bathurst. He died on 10 6 1895 age about85 at Sandy Creek Blayney. ..William (Redfern) & Julia (Ryan) produced 6children: ..1.William Robert (Redfern) was born on 13 5 1861 at Campbells River. He married firstly Catherine (Glazebrook) about 1887 at Bathurst.>>> ....William Robert (Redfern) & Catherine (Glazebrook) produced 1child: ....1.Susan (Redfern) was born on 30 9 1893 at Bathurst. .. >>>.William Robert (Redfern) married secondly Mary (Bestwick) on 1 9 1897 at Bathurst. He died on 13 1 1938 age76 father of 16children at Corona Forbes & was buried at RC Forbes. ....Mary (Bestwick) was born on 4 4 1880 at Bathurst. She died on 23 9 1957 age77 at Forbes & was buried at RC Forbes. ....Details of Mary (Bestwick)s family are given above. ....William Robert (Redfern) & Mary (Bestwick) produced 15children: ....1.William/Billy John (Redfern) was born on 9 10 1897 at Blayney. ....2.Catherine Mary (Redfern) was born on 28 5 1899 at Wellington. ....3.Ivy May (Redfern) was born on 19 1 1901 at Wellington. ....4.Herbert Roy (Redfern) was born on 31 1 1903 at Suntop Wellington. ....5.Daniel Thomas (Redfern) was born on 13 9 1904 at Wellington. ....6.Eric Milward (Redfern) was born on 11 10 1905 at Wellington. ....7.Norman Robert (Redfern) was born on 9 7 1907 at Wellington. ....8.Henry Edward (Redfern) was born 21 4 1909 at Wellington. ....9.Lucy Agnes (Redfern) was born on 16 10 1910 at Wellington. ...10.Thomas Joseph (Redfern) ...11.John Bestwick (Redfern) ...12.Bede Darcy (Redfern) ...13.Mary Silvia (Redfern) ...14.Maurice Dudley (Redfern) ...15.Bryan Douglas (Redfern) .. ..2.Edward W (Redfern) was born in 1864 at Bathurst. ..3.Mary A (Redfern) was born in 1865 at Bathurst. ..4.Edward (Redfern) was born 1868 at Bathurst. ..5.Joseph (Redfern) was born in 1871 at Bathurst. ..6.Thomas (Redfern) was born in 1879 at Bathurst. STAINES Joseph (Staines) & Sarah (Player) produced 4children: all boys 1.Thomas (Staines) was born about 1802 at Kelshall Hertfordshire & baptised there on 22 8 1802. He married firstly (1of3) Susan (Betts) on 12 10 1825 at Kelshall Hertfordshire. He arrived in Australia free with his family on 18 5 1838 on ORONTES & in Bathurst in the same year (3brothers & a nephew followed) [he was listed as farm labourer on arrival]. He was a farm labourer (farmer at Campbells River in 1839) shoemaker for Mr (Arkell) near Bathurst & self at Howick St. In 1854 (& also in 1839) he was a farmer at Campbells River.>>> ..Susan (Betts) arrived in Australia free with her family on 18 5 1838 on ORONTES & in Bathurst in the same year; she was listed as house servant on arrival.. She died at Campbells River in 1854. ..Thomas (Staines) & Susan (Betts) produced 7children: ..1.John (Staines) was born in 1825 at Kelshall Hertfordshire. He arrived in Australia with his parents on 18 5 1838 on ORONTES & in Bathurst in the same year. ..2.Mary (Staines) was born in 1827 at Kelshall Hertfordshire. She arrived in Australia with her parents on 18 5 1838 on ORONTES & in Bathurst in the same year. ..3.Sarah (Staines) was born in 1829 at Kelshall Hertfordshire. She arrived in Australia with her parents on 18 5 1838 on ORONTES & in Bathurst in the same year. ..4.Isaac (Staines) was born in 1831 at Kelshall Hertfordshire & baptised there on 16 10 1831. After arriving in Australia with his parents on 18 5 1838 on ORONTES he became a farmer labourer & married Winifred (Hagger) in 1858 at Bathurst. He moved to Molong about 1878. They had a farm at 'Pinecliffe' & most of their children married & died at Molong. He died on 9 1 1918 at Varra Molong & was buried at Garra. ....Isaac (Staines) & Winifred (Hagger) produced 10children: ....1.Thomas (Staines) was born in 1859 at Bathurst. (married? & died? at Molong) ....2.Peter (Staines) was born in 1861 at Eglinton. (married? & died? at Molong) ....3.Susan (Staines) was born in 1863 at Bathurst. She married Charles Arthur (Johnson brother John Thomas) in 1887 at Molong & produced 8children. She died in 1899 age about36 at Molong. ......Charles Arthur (Johnson) was born on 26 11 1865 at Bathurst. He died in 1945 age about80 at Parkes. ......Details of Charles Arthur (Johnson)s family are given in entry for Thomas (Cash SOPHIA 1829) on this Website. .. ....4.Mary (Staines) was born in 1864 at Bathurst. (married? & died? at Molong) ....5.Agnes (Staines) was born in 1866 at Bathurst. (married? & died? at Molong) ....6.Isaac (Staines) was born in 1868 at Bathurst. (married? & died? at Molong) ....7.Emily (Staines) was born in 1870 at Bathurst. (married? & died? at Molong) ....8.Arthur (Staines) was born in 1872 at Bathurst. (married? & died? at Molong) ....9.Winifred (Staines) was born in 1874 at Eglinton/Bathurst. She married John Thomas (Johnson brother Charles Arthur) in 1894 at Molong & produced 7children. ......John Thomas (Johnson) was born on 23 1 1872 at White Rock. He died age about61 in 1939 at Redfern. ......Details of John Thomas (Johnson)s family are given aboveE. .. ...10.John (Staines) was born in 1878 at Yullundry. .. ..5.Peter (Staines) was born in 1834 at Kelshall Hertfordshire. He arrived in Australia with his parents on 18 5 1838 on ORONTES & in Bathurst in the same year. ..6.Emma (Staines) was born in 1837 at Kelshall Hertfordshire & baptised there on 16 2 1837. After arriving in Australia with her parents on 18 5 1838 on ORONTES she married Henry (Foreman) in 1856 at Bathurst. She died on 26 1 1908 age about70 at Eglinton & was buried at CofE Kelso. ....Emma (Staines) & Henry (Foreman) produced 2children: ....1.Hannah (Foreman) was born in 1857 at Bathurst. ....2.Lydia (Foreman) was born in 1864 at Bathurst. .. ..7.George (Staines) was born in 1839 at Kelshall Hertfordshire or Campbells River. .. >>>Thomas (Staines) married secondly (2of3) Hannah (Miller her second marriage [first marriage 5children (4deceased)]) on 1 5 1856 at CofE Bathurst.>>> ..Hannah (Miller) was born in 1800 in Yorkshire. She was a school teacher at Bathurst. She died in 1866 age about66 mother of 5known children at Bathurst. .. >>>Thomas (Staines) married thirdly Frances (Mason) in 1867 at Bathurst. He died on 15 1 1878 age about75 father of 7children at Bathurst where he was buried. .. 2.Charles (Staines) was born about 1806 at Kelshall Hertfordshire & baptised there on 28 9 1806. He was a farm labourer; in 1851 he was working as a farmer for John (Foster) of Watford Hertfrdshire. He arrived in Australia assisted with his brothers James & George (& families) & nephew Charles (Atkins) in 1856 on SULTANA & in Bathurst in the same year (following his older brother Thomas). He died on 11 5 1873 age about64 in Sydney & was buried at Bathurst. .. 3.James (Staines) was born about 1812 at Kelshall Hertfordshire & baptised there on 2 2 1812. He married Emma (Batt) on 23 7 1840 at Terfield Hertfordshire & lived initially with Emma (Batt)s mother Mary (census 1841 Tuthill Therfield). He was a labourer shepherd. He arrived in Australia assisted with his family, his brothers Charles & George (& family) & nephew Charles (Atkins) in 1856 on SULTANA & in Bathurst in the same year (following his older brother Thomas). He died on 16 6 1882 age about70 at Davis Creek The Lagoon & was buried at Bathurst. He is listed in the 1885 Bathurst Landowners Listing as owner of a holding at Davies Creek Lagoon. ..Emma (Batt) arrived in Australia with her family in 1856 on SULTANA & in Bathurst in the same year. ..James (Staines) & Emma (Batt) produced 10children: mostly girls ..1.Charles (Staines) was born in 1841 at Therfield Hertfordshire. He may have arrived in Australia with his parents in 1856 on SULTANA & in Bathurst in the same year. ..2.Mary Ann (Staines) was born in 1842 at Kelshall Hertfordshire. She may have arrived in Australia with her parents in 1856 on SULTANA & in Bathurst in the same year. ..3.Eliza/beth/Lizzy Ann (Staines) was born in 1843 at Kelshall Hertfordshire & baptised there on 12 5 1844. After arriving in Australia with her parents in 1856 on SULTANA she married Thomas (George) on 20 3 1872 at Campbells River. She died on 3 5 1927 age about83 at Molong & was buried at CofE Molong. ....Thomas (George) son of Thomas (George arrived Australia free on WESTMINSTER) & Winifred (Sale) was born in 1842 at Bathurst. He died on 3 2 1928 age about85 at Molong where he was buried. ....Eliza/beth/Lizzy Ann (Staines) & Thomas (George) produced 7children: ....1.Francis (George) was born in 1872 at Bathurst. ....2.Thomas (George) was born in 1873 at Bathurst. ....3.Gertrude (George) was born in 1873 also at Bathurst. ....4.Florence (George) was born in 1876 at Stockton. ....5.Mary Jane (George) was born in 1881 at Molong. ....6.Albert H (George) was born in 1883 at Molong. ....7.Susan (George) was born in 1885 at Molong. .. ..4.Matilda (Staines) was born in 1844 at Kelshall Hertfordshire & baptised there on 11 5 1845. After arriving in Australia with her parents in 1856 on SULTANA she married James (Campbell) in 1865 at Bathurst. She died on 4 3 1929 age about84 at Peak Hill & was buried at Methodist Peak Hill. ....James (Campbell)=no information ....Matilda (Staines) & James (Campbell) produced 14children: mainly girls ....1.Agnes Evelyn (Campbell) was born in 1864 at Bathurst. ....2.Susan Eveline (Campbell) was born in 1866 at Bathurst. ....3.Emily E M (Campbell) was born in 1868 at Bathurst. ....4.Alice M (Campbell) was born in 1869 at Bathurst. ....5.Emily S (Campbell) was born in 1871 at Carcoar. ....6.Charles James (Campbell) was born in 1873 at Carcoar. ....7.William Thomas (Campbell) was born in 1875 at Molong. ....8.Ethel Bridget (Campbell) was born in 1878 at Molong. ....9.Christina Mabell (Campbell) was born in 1880 at Molong. ...10.Laura Helena (Campbell) was born in 1882 at Cudal. ...11.May Hepsibah (Campbell) was born in 1884 at Orange. ...12.Elsie V (Campbell) was born in 1887 at Molong. ...13.James W S (Campbell) was born in 1888 at Molong. ...14.Roland S (Campbell) was born in 1891 at Peak Hill. .. ..5.Selina (Staines) was born in August 1847 at Kelshall Hertfordshire & baptised there on 1 8 1847. After arriving in Australia with her parents in 1856 on SULTANA she married James (Heron) in 1869 at Bathurst & produced 3children: ....1.Arthur J (Heron) was born in 1868 at Bathurst. ....2.Joseph (Heron) was born in 1870 at Bathurst. ....3.Lucy Emma was born in 1872 at Carcoar. .. ..6.Agnes Sarah (Staines) was born in 1849 at Kelshall Hertfordshire. She may have arrived in Australia with her parents in 1856 on SULTANA & in Bathurst in the same year. ..7.Hephziba (Staines) was born in 1852 twin? at Kelshall Hertfordshire & baptised there on 8 2 1852. After arriving in Australia with her parents in 1856 on SULTANA she married William (Snowling) in 1872 at The Lagoon. She died on 2 10 1942 age about90 at Bathurst & was buried at CofE Kelso. ....William (Snowling) was born about 1846. He died in 1906 age about60. ....Hephziba (Staines) & William (Snowling) produced 4children: ....1.Edith Mary (Staines) was born in 1874 at Bathurst. ....2.Alice Evelyn (Staines) was born in 1875 at Bathurst. ....3.William James (Staines) was born in 1878 at Bathurst. ....4.Alfred (Staines) .. ..8.Walter James (Staines) was born on 19 3 1852 twin? at Kelshall Hertfordshire & baptised there on 11 6 1854 age14months. He arrived free in Australia in 1856? on SULTANA & in Bathurst in 1858 & lived at the Post Office The Lagoon for 65years. He married Laura Jane (Whiteman) in 1883 at Georges Plains. He also was a beekeeper & orchardist as well as owning the land the Post Office sat on. He died on 12 2 1933 age80 at The Lagoon & was buried at CofE Bathurst. ....Laura Jane (Whiteman) was born on 3 8 1862 at Kirkham Camden. She died on 25 11 1950 age88 at Bathurst where she was buried. ....Details of Laura Jane (Whiteman)s family are given in entry for Thomas (Curry ELIZABETH 1816) on this Website. ....Walter James (Staines) & Laura Jane (Whiteman) produced 9children: mainly girls ....1.Mabel (Staines) was born on 19 7 1884 at The Lagoon. She married Alfred (White) on 16 2 1901 at The Lagoon. She died on 19 4 1865 age80 at Bathurst & was buried at CofE Bathurst. ......Alfred Godfrey (White) son of Edwin Mathias (White) & Sarah Ann (Whiteman) was born on 30 12 1881 at Parkes. He died on 13 7 1919 age27 at Perthville & was buried at CofE Bathurst. ......Mabel (Staines) & Alfred (White) produced 9children: ......1.Laura Ruth (White) was born on 22 4 1901 at Rockley. ......2.Edwin James Stanley (White) was born on 23 9 1903 at Bindogundra. ......3.Myrtle Emma (White) was born on 28 7 1906 at Parkes. ......4.Alfred Godfrey (White) was born on 15 6 1908 at Bathurst. ......5.Hilton George/Mick (White) ......6.Norman Charles (White) ......7.Doris Mabel (White) ......8.Essie May (White) ......9.Nellie Ann (White) .. ....2.Harriet Emma (Staines) was born on 20 5 1885 at West Macquarie. ....3.Alice Maud (Staines) was born on 10 2 1888 at West Macquarie She married John/Jack Noel (Foster) on 12 9 1910 at Rockey. She died on 10 5 1982 age94. ......John/Jack Noel (Foster) was born about 1826 at West Macquarie. ......Alice Maud (Staines) & John/Jack Noel (Foster) produced 9children: mainly girls ......1.Edna Laura Ward (Foster) ......2.Jean (Foster) ......3.Francis John (Foster) ......4.Harold Harley (Foster) ......5.Floris Hazel (Foster) ......6.Tessa (Foster) ......7.Heather Mary (Foster) ......8.unnamed (Foster) ......9.Margaret (Foster) .. ....4.Laura (Staines) was born on 28 7 1889 at Bathurst. ....5.Charles (Staines) was born in 1892 at Bathurst. ....6.Harold James (Staines) was born on 5 5 1895 at Blayney. ....7.Agnes Joy (Staines) was born on 23 2 1897 at Rockley. She married Henry (Hicks) in 1919 at Bathurst. She died on 6 9 1924 age27 at Rockley. ......Henry (Hicks) was born about 1895. ......Agnes Joy (Staines) & Henry (Hicks) produced 1child: ......1.Charles Dean (Hicks). .. ....8.Laura Nellie (Staines) was born on 11 3 1899 at Rockley. She married Arthur Edward (Staples) in 1927 at Bathurst. She died on 30 4 1994 age95 at Mudgee. ......Laura Nellie (Staines) & Arthur Edward (Staples) prodced 3children: ......1.Ruth Laura (Staples) ......2.Lorna Joan (Staples) ......3.John Brook (Staples) .. ....9.Iris Leila Ruth (Staines) was born on 19 11 1901 at Daveys Creek. She married ??? (Russell). She lived most of her life at the post office on her fathers land at The Lagoon & was postmistress for most of her married life [the PO closed when she was too old to manage it] ......Iris Leila Ruth (Staines) & ??? (Russell) produced 3daughters: ......1.??? (Russell) ......2.??? (Russell) ......3.??? (Russell) .. ..9.Emma Jane (Staines) was born in 1856 at Parramatta. She married George (Draper his second marriage) on 1 10 1874 at Bathurst & produced 8children. She died on 5 11 1941 age about85 at Dee Why & was buried/cremated at Northern Suburbs. ....George (Draper) was born on 11 7 1841 at Campbells River. His first marriage was with Sarah (Rawson) on 26 1 1862 at Brisbane Valley Creek. He became a drover at Bathurst. He died on 28 9 1919 age about77 father of 12children at Bathurst & was buried at CofE Kelso. ....Details of George (Draper)s family are given above. .. .10.Laura Christina (Staines) was born in 1856 at The Lagoon. .. 4.George (Staines) was born about 1818 at Kelshall Hertfordshire & baptised there on 8 2 1818. He arrived in Australia assisted with his brothers Charles & James (& family) & nephew Charles (Atkins) in June 1856 on SULTANA & in Bathurst in the same year (following his older brother Thomas). He married Martha (Hitch) on 17 1 1852 at 'Kelloshiel'. He was a farm labourer. He lived at 'Kelloshiel' 'Evergreen' Eglinton; in 1885 he was listed in Bathurst Landholders at 'Kelloshiel'. He died on 12 1 1895 age about76 at Eglinton & was buried at Bathurst. ..Martha (Hitch) may have arrived in Australia with George (Staines) in June 1856 on SULTANA & in Bathurst in the same year. ..George (Staines) & Martha (Hitch) produced 5children: ..1.John (Staines) was born in 1853 at Kelshall Hertfordshire. He may have arrived in Australia with his father in June 1856 on SULTANA & in Bathurst in the same year. ..2.Sidney Wright (Staines) was born in 1855 at Kelshall Hertfordshire. He may have arrived in Australia with his father in June 1856 on SULTANA & in Bathurst in the same year. ..3.Sarah (Staines) was born in 1857 at Poor Mans Hollow. ..4.Susan (Staines) was born in 1859 at Campbells River. ..5.Mary Eliza (Staines) was born in 1862 at Bathurst. She married John Henry (Stocks) on 26 4 1888 at 'Kelloshiel'. She died on 15 6 1956 age about93 at Bathurst & was buied at Baptist Bathurst. ....John Henry (Stocks) son of William (Stocks) & Sarah Elizabeth (Hardy) was born in 1859 at Liverpool. He arrived in Australia free in 1879. He was a master mariner & farmer at Bathurst & Eglinton & lived at 'Rosehill' 'Esrom' 'Eglinton Hill'. He died on 11 9 1939 age about80 at Bathurst where he was buried (descendants lived in Bathurst area for the rest of the century). ....Mary Eliza (Staines) & John Henry (Stocks) produced 8children: ....1.William George (Staines) was born in 1889 at Bathurst. ....2.Dorothy Ida (Staines) was born in 1891 at Bathurst. ....3.John Oliver (Staines) was born in 1893 at Bathurst. ....4.Lawrance Robert (Staines) was born in 1896 at Bathurst. ....5.Mary Mildred (Staines) was born in 1898 at Bathurst. ....6.Ethel Winifred (Staines) was born in 1899 at Bathurst. ....7.Gordon Francis (Staines) was born in 1902 at Bathurst. ....8.Clarence Raymond (Staines) was born in 1903 at Bathurst. References to Bestwick family may be found in 'Orange & District Pioneer Register Vols1-2 1820-1860 & 1860-1888' TURNBULL John (Turnbull) son of Robert (Turnbull) & Janet (Steven) was born on 4 7 1827 at Rutherglen Lanarkshire Scotland. He married Janet (Hay) on 26 11 1847 at Calder Stirlingshire Scotland. He arrived with his family in Australia free in 1849 on DIANA from Glasgow Scotland & moved to Bathurst in that year where they were allocated as farm labour. They settled at Cloverdale The Lagoon as farmers. He died on 3 3 1878 age50 at The Lagoon & was buried at Presbyterian Bathurst. Janet (Hay) arrived with her family in Australia in 1849 on DIANA from Glasgow Scotland & moved to Bathurst in that year. John (Turnbull) & Janet (Hay) produced 10children: 1.Robert (Turnbull) was born on 24 10 1848 at Glasgow Lanarkshire. He arrived n Australia with his parents in 1849 on DIANA from Glasgow Scotland & was taken to Bathurst in that year. He married firstly Anne/ie (McRea) on 6 8 1868 at Bathurst & became a farmer at The Lagoon & later a sawyer along the Barwon & Darling Rivers.>>> ..Robert (Turnbull) & Anne/ie (McRea) produced 6children: mostly boys ..1.John (Turnbull) was born in 1869 at Bathurst. ..2.Margaret/Maggie (Turnbull) was born in 1871 at Bathurst. ..3.Robert (Turnbull) was born in 1873 at Bathurst. ..4.Alexander James (Turnbull) was born in 1876 at Bathurst. ..5.William (Turnbull) was born on 12 5 1878 at Daveys Creek. He married Mary Ann (Duffin) on 9 9 1903 at Presbyterian Sydney. He died on 25 6 1967 age89 in Perth Western Australia. ....William (Turnbull) & Mary Ann (Duffin) produced 2children: ....1.Eric J (Turnbull) was born on 9 5 1909. ....2.George Athol (Turnbull) .. ..6.George (Turnbull) was born about 1880 at Bathurst. .. >>>Robert (Turnbull) married secondly Adelaide Australia (Shore her third relationship/marriage). He died on 26 8 1926 age77 father of 8children, mostly boys, at Brewarrina where he was buried. ..Adelaide Australia (Shore) was born on 26 1 1851 at Bathurst. She married firstly Jacob (Vickery) on 5 1 1869 at Forbes. She had a second relationship with unknown & produced 4children. She died on 8 4 1919 age69 mother of 6children at Brewarrina & was buried at CofE Brewarrina. ..Details of Adelaide Australia (Shore)s family are given in entry for Thomas (Curry ELIZABETH 1816) on this Website. ..Robert (Turnbull) & Adelaide Australia (Shore/Vickery) produced a further 2children: ..1.Walter Charles (Turnbull) was born in 1889 at Bourke. ..2.Thomas Henry (Turnbull) was born in 1891 at Bourke. .. 2.John (Turnbull) was born on 6 2 1851 at The Lagoon/Campbells River & baptised on 30 3 1851. He died on 1 6 1877 age26 at The Lagoon & was buried at Presbyterian Bathurst. 3.James Hay (Turnbull) was born on 3 10 1853 at The Lagoon/Campbells River & baptised on 9 10 1853. He became a farmer & married Mary (McSpedden) in 1876 at Bathurst. He died on 21 5 1923 age69 at Bathurst & was buried at Presbyterian Bathurst. ..James Hay (Turnbull) & Mary (McSpedden) produced 8children: mostly girls ..1.Catherine/Kate Janet (Turnbull) was born in 1878 at Bathurst. ..2.Mary Jane (Turnbull) was born in 1880 at Bathurst. ..3.John/Jack William (Turnbull) was born in 1883 at Bathurst. ..4.Emily Margaret (Turnbull) was born on 1 5 1884 at Bathurst. ..5.Agnes Florence (Turnbull) was born on 2 9 1885 at West Macquarie. ..6.Charlotte May (Turnbull) was born on 16 9 1887 at West Macquarie. ..7.Elizabeth Gertrude (Turnbull) was born on 17 2 1891 at Bathurst. ..8.James Henry (Turnbull) was born on 3 10 1893 at The Lagoon. He married Mary Beatrice (Bestwick) on 5 6 1918 at Georges Plains. He died on 24 3 1926 age32 in Sydney & was buried at Rookwood Necropolis general cemetery Haslems Creek Sydney. ....Mary Beatrice (Bestwick) was born on 30 3 1896 at Cambells River. She died on 19 7 1967 age71 at Bathurst. ....Details of Mary Beatrice (Bestwick)s family are given above. ....James Henry (Turnbull) & Mary Beatrice (Bestwick) produced 4children: mostly boys ....1.Eric James/Terry (Turnbull) ....2.Arthur Henry (Turnbull) ....3.Gertrude Hilder (Turnbull) ....4.Maxwell Ian (Turnbull) .. 4.Janet (Turnbull) was born on 1 9 1855 at The Lagoon & baptised on 4 11 1855. She married Thomas William (Weaver rel? William just BELOW) on 27 4 1885 at CofE Kelso. She died in 1945 age about89 at Canowindra. ..Janet (Turnbull) & Thomas William (Weaver) produced 2children: ..1.John Thomas William (Weaver) was born in 1886. ..2.Walter A A (Weaver) was born in 1891. .. 5.Margaret (Turnbull) was born on 17 1 1858 at The Lagoon. She married Donald (MacQueen) in 1877 at Bathurst. She died on 20 8 1946 at Bathurst & was buried at Presbyterian Bathurst. ..Margaret (Turnbull) & Donald (MacQueen) produced 11children: ..1.Barbara (MacQueen) was born on 10 9 1878 at Bathurst. She maried Thomas Lionel (Russell). She died on 15 9 1952 age74+. ....Barbara (MacQueen) & Thomas Lionel (Russell) produced 4children: ....1.Mary Margaret (Russell) was born on 13 7 1906. ....2.Donald (Russell) was born on 29 1 1908. ....3.Noel John (Russell) was born on 10 6 1910 at Walgett. ....4.Violet (Russell) .. ..2.John/Jack (MacQueen) was born on 1 1 1880 at Bathurst. He married Vera Grace (Todd) in 1922 at Bathurst. He died on 12 1 1962 age82+ at Bathurst & was buried there. ....John/Jack (Mac/McQueen) & Vera Grace (Todd) produced 3children: ....1.John (Macqueen) ....2.Elizabeth (Macqueen) ....3.Donald Ernest (Macqueen) .. ..3.Janet (MacQueen) was born in 1882 at West Macquarie. ..4.Charles Allan (MacQueen) was born in 1884 at West Macquarie. ..5.Donald (MacQueen) was born in 1886 at West Macquarie. ..6.Margaret A (MacQueen) was born in 1889 at West Macquarie. She married Edward C (Johnson) in 1922 & produced 3children: ....1.Constance (Johnson) ....2.Brian (Johnson) ....3.Carol (Johnson) .. ..7.Mary (MacQueen) was born in 1892 at Bathurst. ..8.Catherine Agnes/Agnes Catherine (MacQueen) was born on 26 3 1894 at Reedy Creek/The Lagoon. She married Walter John (Daymond his second marriage) on 29 1 1913 at O'Connell. She died on 4 2 1972 age77. ....John (Daymond) son of Samuel (Daymond) & Louisa Ann (Lee) was born on 18 2 1974 at Bathurst. He married firstly Edith (Morgan) on 26 4 1906 at Sofala & produced 3children:>>>. ...[1.John Gordon (Daymond) was born in 1907 at Bathurst. ] ...[2.Harold George (Daymond) was born in 1908 at Bathurst. ] ...[3.Walter Charles (Daymond) was born in 1910 at Bathurst.] .. >>>.John (Daymond) was a farmer at The Lagoon & lived at 'Berthilda' The Lagoon & his second marriage with Catherine Agnes (McQueen) produced 9children. He died on 28 11 1946 age72 father of 12children at The Lagoon & was buried at cofE Kelso. ....Catherine Agnes (MacQueen) & John (Daymond) produced 9children: mostly girls ....1.Louisa Myrtle (Daymond) ....2.Irene Margaret (Daymond) ....3.Lila Isabel (Daymond) ....4.Enid Jessie (Daymond) ....5.Catherine Jessie/Gladys Catherine (Daymond) ....6.Marjorie Edith (Daymond) ....7.Walter Hector (Daymond) ....8.Glen Maxwell (Daymond) ....9.Charles (Daymond) .. ..9.Jessie (MacQueen) was born in 1896 at Rockley/Bathurst. She married firstly Thomas (Draper his second marriage) in 1934 at Bathurst & produced 1child. She married secondly ??? (Funnell). ....Thomas (Draper) was born in 1876 at Bathurst. He had married firstly Sarah Ann (Johnson) in 1907 at Orange & produced 7children. ....Details of Thomas (Draper)s family are given in entry for Thomas (Curry ELIZABETH 1816) on this Website. .. .10.James (MacQueen) was born in 1899 at Rockley/Bathurst. He married Florence (Touzell) in 1938 at Bathurst & produced 1child: ....1.James (Macqueen) .. .11.William (MacQueen) was born in 1901 at Rockley. .. 6.William (Turnbull) was born on 14 7 1860 at The Lagoon. He married Annie Elizabeth (Cook) in 1891 at Bathurst. He became a farmer living at Greenvale The Lagoon. He died on 13 1 1936 age75 at The Lagoon. His descendants have been given the title of 'the Trotting Turnbulls' through their continuing interest in the sport. ..William (Turnbull) & Annie Elizabeth (Cook) produced 12children: ..1.Ethel (Turnbull) was born in on 12 3 1891 at Bathurst. ..2.Ada Lillian (Turnbull) was born on 13 8 1892 at Bathurst. ..3.Albert John/Captain (Turnbull) was born on 14 3 1894 at Bathurst. ..4.Elsie (Turnbull) was born on 7 5 1895 at Rockley/The Lagoon. She married William (Weaver rel? Thomas William just ABOVE) in 1918 at Bathurst & produced 4children: mostly boys ....1.Arthur (Weaver) ....2.Sydney (Weaver) ....3.Valerie (Weaver) ....4.William (Weaver) .. ..5.William George (Turnbull) was born on 10 2 1897 at The Lagoon. He became a farmer at The Lagoon & married Ellen May (Baker) on 5 9 1924 at Bathurst. He died on 22 1 1964 age66 at Bathurst. ....William George (Turnbull) & Ellen May (Baker) produced 4children: boys ....1.Gerard Joseph (Turnbull) ....2.Bernard James (Turnbull) ....3.Anthony Dale (Turnbull) ....4.Theresa Mary Fay (Turnbull) .. ..6.James Alfred (Turnbull) was born on 25 5 1898 at Rockley/The Lagoon. He married Kathleen Josephine (Healy) on 25 11 1926 at Bathurst. He died on 17 7 1979 age81 at Bathurst where he was buried. ....James Alfred (Turnbull) & Kathleen Josephine (Healy) produced 6children: ....1.Mary Therese (Turnbull) ....2.June Patricia (Turnbull) ....3.Michael James (Turnbull) ....4.Margaret ann (Turnbull) ....5.Dorothy Jean (Turnbull) ....6.William Anthony (Turnbull) .. ..7.Annie Sabina (Turnbull) was born on 11 7 1900 at Rockley. ..8.Hilda Margaret (Turnbull) was born 20 8 1902 at Rockley. ..9.Frank Sydney (Turnbull) was born on 26 11 1903 at Rockley. .10.Adam Roy (Turnbull) was born on 6 1 1906 at Rockley. .11.Vera Agnes (Turnbull) was born on 23 6 1909 at The Lagoon. .12.Violet May (Turnbull) was born on 23 6 1909 also at The Lagoon. .. 7.Agnes (Turnbull) was born on 9 5 1863 at The Lagoon. She married Rowland (Whiteman) on 14 2 1884 at The Lagoon, lived at Glenbrook The Lagoon & produced 8children. She was involved in church & community events; she was expert at crochet. She died on 5 2 1946 at The Lagoon & was buried at CofE Bathurst. ..Rowland (Whiteman) was born on 19 7 1864 at Dalton. He was a farmer & died on 17 4 1931 age66 at The Lagoon & was buried at CofE Bathurst. ..Details of Rowland (Whiteman)s family are shown in entry for Thomas (Curry ELIZABETH 1816) on this Website. .. 8.Mary Jean (Turnbull) was born on 18 6 1866 at The Lagoon. She married Thomas (Joyce) in 1889 at Bathurst. She died on 19 4 1943 age76 at Cowra & was buried there. 9.Adam Alexander (Turnbull) was born on 19 1 1868 at The Lagoon. He married Selena Margaret (Crozier) in 1911 at Petersham. He died on 11 2 1954 age75 at Leichardt & was buried at Rookwood Necropolis general cemetery Haslems Creek Sydney. 10.Ann/e (Turnbull) was born on 1 12 1871 at The Lagoon & baptised on 29 12 1871. She married firstly John (Freeman) & produced 4children: She married secondly Henry (Barrass) in 1906 at Bathurst. She produced 4children in her lifetime. ...1.Mary Margaret (Freeman) was born on 1 3 1894 at Blayney. She married James John (Thomas) on 7 7 1915. She died on 23 6 1984 age90 at Eugowra. .....Mary Margaret (Freeman) & James John (Thomas) produced 11children: .....1.Elsie Muriel (Thomas) .....2.Harold Andrew Owen (Thomas) .....3.Arthur Joh(n?) (Thomas) .....4.Vernia Freeman (Thomas) .....5.Clifford James (Thomas) .....6.Myrtle Joyce (Thomas) .....7.Norma May (Thomas) .....8.Herbert Hercules (Thomas) .....9.Reginald George (Thomas) ....10.Russell Kenneth (Thomas) ....11.Margaret Amy (Thomas) .. ...2.Ernest John (Freeman) was born on 18 9 1895 at Rockley. He married Lucy Margaret (Lidster) on 15 9 1926 at Cargo. He died oon 1 9 1966 age71 at Albury. .....Ernest John (Freeman) & Lucy Margaret (Lidster) produced 5children: .....1.Frances Ellen (Freeman) .....2.Terrence (Freeman) .....3.John (Freeman) .....4.Marjorie Ann (Freeman) .....5.Peter (Freeman) .. ...3.Annie Elsie (Freeman) was born on 2 4 1898 at Rockley. She married Francis Owen (Wallace) on 11 4 1922 at Wagga Wagga. She died on 4 2 1992 age93 at Wagga Wagga. .....Annie Elsie (Freeman) & Francis Owen (Wallace) produced 6children: .....1.Marjorie Joan (Wallace) .....2.Alice Jean (Wallace) .....3.Kenneth John (Wallace) .....4.Eric Allen (Wallace) .....5.Dorothy Ellen (Wallace) .....6.Freda June (Wallace) .. ...4.Myrtle S (Freeman) was born in 1900 at Rockley.




1833 – 18 Feb. Certificate of Freedom. Name; Denis Shea or Shar. Ship; Hooghley 1825. Indent No; 41 Age; 37 Est birth Year; 1796 Read & Write; Single; Married Religion; Protestant Native Place; County Cork Calling; Butcher Offence; Cow stealing Date of Trial: Cork, 6 April 1824 Sentence; 7 years Height; 5 ft. 9 in Complexion; Dark Ruddy Hair; Dark Brown mixed with grey Eyes; Hazel WIFE; Name; Margaret Murphy (2) Per ship; Hooghley (3) - 1831 refer indent No; Indent No; 153.




New South Wales, Australia, Certificates of Freedom, 1810-1814, 1827-1867 (NRS 12210) Butts of Certificates of Freedom 1833 February 18. No 33/87 Was transported to Norfolk Island for 4 years for receiving stolen property in 1828




Brother of Daniel 5' 9" blue eyes brown hair. Employed by Mr Douglas