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William Baker
c1860, Bombala

Descendants of William Baker

Michelle Mousdale <mousdale-at-internode.on.net>  22.08.06

Recompiled from the new Monaro Pioneers database:  5.02.08
 

1. William Baker, son of John Baker and Maria Nelson, was born circa 1822 in Norway and died in 1898 in Augathella, QLD at age 76.

More about William:

• Occupation: Publican and Carpenter.

William married Mary Ann Casey on September 15, 1860 in Bombala, NSW.,¹ daughter of Michael Casey and Johanna Maloney. Mary was born circa 1821 in Kilfinnane, Limerick, Ireland and died on January 17, 1896 in Charleville, QLD² at age 75.

The child from this marriage was:

   2 M    i. Samuel Baker was born on May 13, 1861 in Crankies Plain, Bombala, NSW³ and died on November 20, 1929 in Dunwich, Stradbroke Island, QLD at age 68.

2. Samuel Baker (William¹) was born on May 13, 1861 in Crankies Plain, Bombala, NSW³ and died on November 20, 1929 in Dunwich, Stradbroke Island, QLD at age 68.

More about Samuel:

• On July 7, 1884 he lived in Morven, QLD.

• Employed: 1887, Charleville, QLD. as a Carpenter

Samuel married Catherine Lawler on July 7, 1884 in All Saint's Church, Roma, Qld. Catherine was born circa 1864 in Dublin, Ireland, died on October 13, 1940 in Brisbane, QLD at age 76, and was buried on October 16, 1940 in Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane, QLD.

Notes: Supposedly left Dublin when she was 16 yrs old to join her 'uncle' Bishop James Francis Corbett in Melbourne, Australia. Not sure how but ended up In Brisbane, Australia. Her first job was a waitress in a restuarant at Sandgate. Lived at 19 Gray St Dublin at some stage.

More about Catherine:

• Occupation: Midwife.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Georgina Elizabeth Baker was born on April 23, 1885 in Queensland, died on July 21, 1964 in Brisbane, QLD at age 79, and was buried on July 23, 1964 in Hemmant Cemetery, Brisbane, QLD.

Georgina married Charles Edward Norris on November 18, 1911. Charles was born circa 1872, died on December 26, 1949 in Brisbane, QLD at age 77, and was buried on December 28, 1949 in Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane, QLD. Another name for Charles was Charlie.

More about Charles:

• Occupation: Shearer.

   F    ii. Ethel Frances Baker was born on December 21, 1886 in Queensland, died on June 16, 1969 in Brisbane, QLD at age 82, and was buried on June 19, 1969 in Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane, QLD.

Ethel married John Joseph Hanrahan on June 9, 1908. John died on August 26, 1944 in Brisbane, QLD and was buried on August 28, 1944 in Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane, QLD. Another name for John was Jack.

More about John:

• Occupation: Policeman.

   M    iii. Samuel William Baker was born on October 25, 1888 in Queensland, died on April 10, 1969 in Brisbane, QLD at age 80, and was buried on April 12, 1969 in Hemmant Cemetery, Brisbane, QLD.

More about Samuel:

• Occupation: Carpenter.

Samuel married Ellen Cox. Ellen died on June 3, 1987 in Brisbane, QLD and was buried on June 6, 1987 in Hemmant Cemetery, Brisbane, QLD. Another name for Ellen was Nellie.

   F    iv. Violet Mildred Baker was born on December 28, 1890 in Queensland, died on December 7, 1964 in Eventide, QLD at age 73, and was buried in Nudgee, near Cape Howe, NSW.

More about Violet:

• Occupation: Factory worker, dressmaker.

She never married and had no children

   F    v. Marion Catherine Baker was born on October 31, 1892.

Marion married William Vercoe. Another name for William was Bill.

   M    vi. Terence James Baker was born on February 23, 1895 in Queensland, died on March 28, 1918 in France at age 23, and was buried in Villers Bretonneux, France. The cause of his death was Missing in action.

More about Terence:

• He served in the military as a Private, number 7206, 15th Battalion, 1st AIF from 1915 to 1918 in WW1.

   3 F    vii. Ivy Olive Baker was born on December 22, 1896 in Longreach, QLD and died in 1982 in Brisbane, QLD at age 86.

   M    viii. Francis Reginald Baker was born on June 24, 1899.

More about Francis:

• Occupation: Paymaster - Lakes Creek Meatworks, Qld.

Francis married Mary Harrington.

   M    ix. William Stanley Baker was born on January 1, 1903 in Longreach, QLD, died on June 6, 1976 in Sydney, NSW⁴ at age 73, and was buried on June 9, 1976 in Catholic Section, Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Botany NSW.

Burial Notes: with his brother Vincent

Notes: Bill played a ephonium in a band

More about William:

• He served in the military Bet. 12 July 1940 - 26 February 1946, Ser. no. QX 13248. Enlisted Mackay Qld. Private. 2/26 AUST INF BATTALION. POW - Changi.

• Occupation: Grocer - Marsh & webster, Mackay Qld.

He never married and had no children

   M    x. Vincent Patrick Baker was born on December 17, 1904 in Queensland, died on December 12, 1933 in Sydney, NSW⁵ at age 28, and was buried on December 14, 1933 in Catholic Section, Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Botany NSW. The cause of his death was Burst appendix.

Burial Notes: with his brother Bill

More about Vincent:

• Occupation: Post Office employee.

He never married and had no children

3. Ivy Olive Baker (Samuel², William¹) was born on December 22, 1896 in Longreach, QLD and died in 1982 in Brisbane, QLD at age 86.

More about Ivy:

• Her was Nurse in Rockhampton, QLD.

Ivy married Leslie James Beahan in 1923. Leslie died in 1987.

More about Leslie:

• Occupation: Policeman - Detective Sergeant.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Leslie James Beahan

   F    ii. Ailsa Ellen Beahan

Sources

1. NSW BDM Index, 1365/1860.

2. QLD BDM Index, 788/1896.

3. NSW BDM Index, 5636/1861.

4. NSW BDM Index, 13048/1976.

5. NSW BDM Index, 18580/1933.