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Thomas Campbell
c1855 Wollondibby near Jindabyne

1. Thomas Campbell, son of Joseph Campbell and Mary, was born in 1823 in NSW,¹ was baptised on June 22, 1823, died on June 6, 1869 in Moonbah, NSW² at age 46, and was buried in Moonbah Cemetery, NSW.

Thomas married Mary Anne McEvoy, daughter of James McEvoy and Mary Sheil, on January 24, 1855 in Wollondibby near Jindabyne, NSW.³ Mary was born in 1838 in Boloco Station near Buckleys Crossing, NSW, died on November 11, 1899 in Cobbin near Jindabyne, NSW⁴ at age 61, and was buried on November 13, 1899 in Moonbah Cemetery, NSW.

Children from this marriage were:

   2 F    i. Mary Ann Campbell was born in 1855 and died in 1937 in North Sydney, NSW⁵ at age 82.

   M    ii. Thomas Campbell was born in 1859 in Cooma, NSW.⁶

   M    iii. John David Campbell was born in 1861 in Cooma, NSW⁷ and died in 1936 in Cooma, NSW⁸ at age 75. He never married and had no children.

   F    iv. Catherine S. Campbell was born in 1864 in Cooma, NSW.⁹

   M    v. William Campbell was born in 1867 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁰

   F    vi. Winifred Campbell was born in 1869 in Cooma, NSW¹¹ and died in 1936 in Cooma, NSW¹² at age 67. She never married and had no children.

   3 M    vii. James Joseph Campbell was born in 1857 in Cooma, NSW¹³ and died in 1926 in Newtown, NSW¹⁴ at age 69.

2. Mary Ann Campbell (Thomas¹) was born in 1855 and died in 1937 in North Sydney, NSW⁵ at age 82.

Mary married George Dalton Gammon, son of Obadiah Gammon and Louisa Dalton, on January 27, 1876 in Jindabyne, NSW.¹⁵ George was born in 1850 in Rotherfield, Sussex, England, was baptised on July 14, 1850 in Frant Rotherfield, Sussex, England, and died on November 23, 1932 in North Sydney, NSW¹⁶ at age 82.

More about George:

• He immigrated to Australia with family on the vessel "Washington Irving" in 1857.

Children from this marriage were:

   4 F    i. Louisa Mary Anastasia Gammon was born on December 26, 1877 in Jindabyne, NSW, died on August 11, 1972 in Darlinghurst, NSW¹⁷ at age 94, and was buried in Northern Suburbs Cemetery, North Ryde, NSW.

   5 M    ii. Thomas Francis Gammon was born in 1879 in Jindabyne, NSW and died in 1954 in Melbourne, VIC at age 75.

   M    iii. George Edward Gammon was born in 1881 in Cooma, NSW¹⁸ and died in 1969 in Hornsby, NSW¹⁹ at age 88.

George married Jean.

   F    iv. Ada Ann C. Gammon was born in 1886 in Cooma, NSW²⁰ and died in 1972 in Newtown, NSW²¹ at age 86.

Ada married James Barker in 1938 in Glebe, NSW.²²

   M    v. James W. Gammon was born in 1888 in Cooma, NSW²³ and died in 1888 in Cooma, NSW.²⁴

   6 M    vi. Percy William Gammon was born in 1894 in Cooma, NSW²⁵ and died in 1940 in Hurstville, NSW²⁶ at age 46.

3. James Joseph Campbell (Thomas¹) was born in 1857 in Cooma, NSW¹³ and died in 1926 in Newtown, NSW¹⁴ at age 69.

James married Mary Ann Williams, daughter of David Williams and Mary Ann Ward, on April 11, 1888 in Catholic Church, Moonbah, NSW.²⁷ Mary was born in 1863 in Cooma, NSW²⁸ and died in 1934 in Wollongong, NSW²⁹ at age 71. Another name for Mary was Maria.

Marriage Notes: witnesses to their marriage were Mary's brother Albert and her sister Clara

Children from this marriage were:

   7 F    i. Irene Lestelle Williams was born on May 9, 1886 in Ingebyra near Jindabyne, NSW,³⁰ died in 1966 in Wollongong, NSW³¹ at age 80, and was buried in Lakeside Memorial Park, Dapto, NSW. (Relationship to Father: Adopted)

   M    ii. Edward H. Campbell was born in 1889 in Cooma, NSW³² and died in 1896 in Cooma, NSW³³ at age 7.

   M    iii. Joseph Valentine Campbell was born in 1891 in Cooma, NSW³⁴ and died in 1976 in NSW³⁵ at age 85.

Joseph married Bertha Thompson in 1911 in Kiama, NSW.³⁶

   F    iv. Linda C. Campbell was born in 1893 in Cooma, NSW.³⁷

   F    v. Lydia M. Campbell was born in 1894 in Cooma, NSW.³⁸

Lydia married Peter Hope in 1912 in Wollongong, NSW.³⁹

   M    vi. Thomas David Campbell was born in 1897 in Cooma, NSW⁴⁰ and died in 1974 in NSW⁴¹ at age 77.

   F    vii. Doris A. Campbell was born in 1903 in Cooma, NSW.⁴²

   M    viii. James Dudley Campbell was born in 1905 in Cooma, NSW⁴³ and died in 1965 in Kiama, NSW⁴⁴ at age 60.

4. Louisa Mary Anastasia Gammon (Mary Ann Campbell², Thomas¹) was born on December 26, 1877 in Jindabyne, NSW, died on August 11, 1972 in Darlinghurst, NSW¹⁷ at age 94, and was buried in Northern Suburbs Cemetery, North Ryde, NSW.

Louisa married Henry Rogers, son of John Rogers and Mary McCarthy, on June 12, 1906 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁵ Henry was born on July 29, 1865 in Nelbothery near Bombala, NSW⁴⁶ and died on March 20, 1953 in Cammeray, NSW⁴⁷ at age 87.

More about Henry:

• Occupation: Butcher.

Children from this marriage were:

   8 M    i. Henry Edward George Rogers was born on November 10, 1906 in Candelo, NSW⁴⁸ and died on April 13, 1992 in Balmain, NSW at age 85.

   F    ii. Iris Catherine Rogers was born on August 8, 1908 in Candelo, NSW⁴⁹ and died on March 29, 2004 in Oatley, NSW at age 95.

Iris married John Edward Featon, son of William Henry Featon and Letitia Rebecca Pillman, in 1932 in Glebe, NSW.⁵⁰ John was born in 1905 in Kogarah, NSW⁵¹ and died on May 13, 1977 in Mortdale, NSW⁵² at age 72.

   F    iii. Mary Theresa Rogers was born on September 13, 1910 and died in Lane Cove, NSW.

   F    iv. Elvie Rogers was born on September 30, 1912 and died in 1989 in Sydney, NSW at age 77.

Elvie married Ronald Stanley Turnbull in 1950 in Sydney, NSW.⁵³ Ronald died on June 15, 1993 in Lane Cove, NSW.

   F    v. Ruby Gertrude Rogers was born on February 14, 1914 and died on May 22, 2001 at age 87.

Ruby married Gordon Leslie Kebblewhite in 1938 in North Sydney, NSW.⁵⁴

5. Thomas Francis Gammon (Mary Ann Campbell², Thomas¹) was born in 1879 in Jindabyne, NSW and died in 1954 in Melbourne, VIC at age 75.

More about Thomas:

• Religion: Catholic.

• Occupation: Labourer.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 197, 3rd Pioneer Battalion, 1st AIF from February 9, 1916 to August 29, 1918 in WW1. Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916.

Thomas married Agnes Preston.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Hazel Gammon was born in 1909 and died in 1934 at age 25.

   M    ii. Percy Gammon was born in 1913 and died in 1973 at age 60.

Thomas next married Ellen Ryan on January 28, 1921 in St. Francis Catholic Church Melbourne, VIC. Ellen was born on August 3, 1883 and died on April 13, 1965 in Sydney, NSW at age 81. Another name for Ellen was Nellie.

6. Percy William Gammon (Mary Ann Campbell², Thomas¹) was born in 1894 in Cooma, NSW²⁵ and died in 1940 in Hurstville, NSW²⁶ at age 46.

Percy married Elizabeth Ethel Cox, daughter of James Christopher N. Cox and Ethel May, in 1926 in Bairnsdale, VIC. Elizabeth was born in 1909 in Bairnsdale, VIC and died in 1968 in Blacktown, NSW⁵⁵ at age 59.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. James Gammon

   F    ii. Mary Gammon

   M    iii. John Gammon

7. Irene Lestelle Williams (James Joseph², Thomas¹) was born on May 9, 1886 in Ingebyra near Jindabyne, NSW,³⁰ died in 1966 in Wollongong, NSW³¹ at age 80, and was buried in Lakeside Memorial Park, Dapto, NSW.

Notes: Irene Lestelle married using the surname of Campbell

Irene married James Albert Primmer, son of William Primmer and Mary Ann Bevan, on December 18, 1908 in the Residence of J. Campbell - rites of the Church of England, Moonbah, NSW.⁵⁶ James was born on November 27, 1875 in Little Plain near Berridale, NSW,⁵⁷ died on January 11, 1967 in Wollongong, NSW⁵⁸ at age 91, and was buried in Lakeside Memorial Park, Dapto, NSW.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Esther Mary Primmer was born on January 11, 1908 in Moonbah, NSW,⁵⁹ died on February 9, 1989 in Wollongong, NSW at age 81, and was buried in Wollongong Cemetery, NSW Catholic section.

Esther married Charles H. Burling in 1928 in Sydney, NSW.⁶⁰

   M    ii. Dalba William Primmer was born on June 3, 1910 in Cordeaux, NSW, died on July 1, 1986 at age 76, and was buried in St. Luke's Church of England Cemetery, Brownsville, NSW.

Dalba married Jean H. Smith in 1935 in Wollongong, NSW.⁶¹

Marriage Notes: Marriage registered as Delba

   M    iii. Alan James Primmer was born on August 8, 1912 in Fairy Meadow, NSW,⁶² died on September 16, 1993 at age 81, and was buried in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery, Dapto, NSW.

Alan married Josephine Brunero in 1937 in Kiama, NSW.⁶³

   M    iv. Charles John Primmer was born on October 18, 1914 in Nimmitabel, NSW,⁶⁴ died on November 4, 1989 at age 75, and was buried in Lakeside Memorial Cemetery, Dapto, NSW.

Charles married Mary Roraine O'Connell in 1940 in Wollongong, NSW.⁶⁵

   F    v. Irene Doris Primmer was born on January 6, 1917 in Dapto, NSW,⁶⁶ died on September 22, 1917 in Dapto, NSW,⁶⁷ and was buried in West Dapto Cemetery, NSW Catholic section.

   M    vi. Valentine Vincent Primmer was born on November 8, 1918 in Unanderra, NSW.⁶⁸ Another name for Valentine was Digger.

Valentine married Jean. Jean was born in 1924 and died in July 2007 at age 83.

   F    vii. Iris Agatha Primmer was born on May 7, 1922 in Keiraville, NSW, died on July 22, 1922 in Wollongong, NSW,⁶⁹ and was buried in West Dapto Cemetery, NSW Catholic section.

   M    viii. Ernest Patrick Primmer was born on March 18, 1924 in Keiraville, NSW, died on August 5, 2005 in Figtree, NSW at age 81, and was buried on August 9, 2005 in West Dapto Cemetery, NSW Catholic section.

Notes: Ernest known as Pat to his spouses side of the family, Enlisted in Australian Army at West Wollongong, NSW on September 27, 1943. Place of Enlistment Paddington, NSW. Date of Discharge November 25, 1946 as a Private from 29/46 Australian Infantry Battalion. Service # N464988.

EULOGY TO ERNEST PATRICK PRIMMER:

Ernest Patrick Primmer passed away 7.10a.m. Friday August 05, 2005 at Figtree Private Hospital with his daughter Susan by his side, and was buried Tuesday August 09, 2005 at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, West Dapto, NSW.

Ernest Patrick Primmer was dearly loved and touched the hearts and minds of all in this room. We all have our own special memories of him across many different points in his life. Today, his grand daughters, Megan, Anna and Brittany have the honour of sharing some of the families memories with you all.
Ernest Patrick Primmer, who was later fondly named Stroppy Poppy by his grandchildren, was born on 18th March 1924 in what is now known as Keiraville. He was the second youngest of nine children.
He grew up in West Wollongong and was the apple of Auntie Essies eye. As a boy he spent much time riding his horses throughout the area and this passion continued throughout his life. He was a keen horseman and had an uncanny ability as a horse handler.
At the age of twenty, Pop was conscripted into the Army where he developed friendships that stayed with him for the rest of his life. Despite being involved in active service, we never heard him talk of it. He would only talk of his mates. He was the last surviving member of his group.
At the age of 22 whilst still in the Army, Pop met a very special young lady, Iris Wilson, more affectionately known as Tig, Mum and Nan. For the next 12 months he danced his way into her heart and they were married on the 25th January 1947. They had four children, Paddy - Kate - Stephen and Susie. And later seven Grandchildren, Megan - Shaun - Daniel - Anna - Brittany - Heath and James.
Over the years Pop made a habit of dragging Tig and the kids all over the countryside to follow his many jobs around. It wasn't uncommon for him to come home and say "Tig pack up the kids and the house because we're moving TOMORROW".
Poppy was not particularly well known for his patience, as we recall a time when he took his family camping at Lake Conjola. He spent hours setting up the camp site in a nice grassy area, only to find out a few days later when it rained that it was in fact a natural spring. The tent was promptly sold, children still in it, and the proud new owner was left to take the bloody thing down.
This was the first and last camping trip, yet Lake Conjola remained the family holiday destination for years to come. He taught all of the children to ski, despite the fact he could not swim. He was known for having the fastest boat, and if challenged, he came back the next weekend with a faster one.
Poppy Primmer was one of a kind. He was a strong and caring man who would welcome everyone into his home - family, friends and strangers alike. It was not uncommon for his children to come home from school to find a strange new person in their home. He was the only person I know who could walk into a room knowing no-one and walk out just a few hours later knowing the life story of all he had just met.
His outgoing personality and love of people allowed him to be a great salesman. He was a great talker, and could sell Ice to Eskimo's. Some of the most memorable car days were while he had the Car Yard at Broadway.
These were some of the more prosperous days and Pop being the generous man that he was, shared this with his family and friends. It was a time where they all enjoyed many dinners, holidays and outings together. The Bourbon and Beefsteak in Kings Cross became a regular brunch venue for the family on Sundays. This time of his life holds many fond memories for all of those close to him.
He cherished his cars and driving, the faster the better. He had more cars than anyone could ever possibly remember, but who will ever forget his most prized possession - that hotted up Red Sandman he bought in his fifties? His love for cars stayed with him right till the end.
In his late 50's he and Nan contemplated buying a pub with their family. Pop took Nan to have a look at a pub and un-be-knowns to Nan, he went straight back and bought that pub. He then went home and said, "Just wanted to let you know Tig, I bought a pub today"
That was the start of the days at Sutton Forest. Pop's charismatic personality made him the typical 'mine-host'. Fortunately he had the gift of the gab and could charm his customers, because he couldn't pull a beer to save his life. He always kept one customer very happy, the one he was talking to, while all the rest waited for their beers.
Pop was a very strong minded man and he believed that everyone was always entitled to HIS opinion.
He never left a thought unsaid (but perhaps he should have). A great example of this was one Fathers Day at Berry. He went to pick up the bread buns that he had orderd from the local bakery. When he got there the lady gave him his buns. He responded with "what the bloody hell are these, they aren't buns they are rolls. How am I supposed to put a sausage on that?' The lady politely explained that he had orders buns which are round and the long ones are rolls. I am sure it is no surprise to those who know him to hear that Poppy then went off his head telling the lady that he had been baking rolls and buns since before she was born and she had ruined his fathers day.
In true Stroppy Poppy style and still trying to prove his point, he walked into the shop next door, pointed at their bread rolls and asked "what would you call those?" The shop keeper calmly replied, "bread". With that Poppy walked out saying, "well if I wanted to speak to a smart ass, I would go home".
Despite one fathers day being close to ruins, the farm at Berry was a very special place for both Nan and Pop. It was the place where he enjoyed his greatest passions - family, horses, boats and cars.
Throughout his life, he worked hard to provide for his family and instilled high values, morals and manners into all of his children and grandchildren. He always took great pride in his appearance, known for his snazzy clothes, his hat and shiny shoes. We will all miss you dearly Pop, and this world is a better place for you having been a part of it. You may have physically left this earth, but you will be with us always, in our memories and our hearts.
HE WAS A TRUE AUSTRALIAN

When I am gone
Fear not to say my name
Nor speak of me in hush'd tones

As tho' it were a shame
for one to die

Let me figure in your daily talk
Speak of my loves and hates
Remembering the laughter
And the tears

This way, I'll be forever
In your memory


This Eulogy was read at the Chapel by his three Grandaughters
Megan Anna and Brittany

The Ceremonial Pall Bearers were his two sons
Paddy and Stephen
and his four Grandsons
Shaun Daniel Heath and James

The Ceremonies were conducted by Pat's newphew - Dalba Primmer

Ernest married Iris Maude Wilson on January 25, 1947 in St. Johns' Catholic Church, Auburn, NSW.⁷⁰

Notes: Iris known as Tig Enlisted in the Australian Army at Auburn, NSW on June 22,
1943. Place of Enlistment Paddington, NSW. Date of Discharge July 31, 1946
as a Private from Australian Womens Army Service. Service # NF462271

   M    ix. Lawrence Primmer was born on October 5, 1927 in West Wollongong, NSW.

8. Henry Edward George Rogers (Louisa Mary Anastasia Gammon³, Mary Ann Campbell², Thomas¹) was born on November 10, 1906 in Candelo, NSW⁴⁸ and died on April 13, 1992 in Balmain, NSW at age 85.

Henry married Corelia Eleanor Miners, daughter of Abel Richard Miners and Caroline Maud Smith, on August 17, 1940 in North Sydney, NSW.⁷¹ Corelia was born in 1916 in Berridale, NSW and died in 1961 in Killara, NSW⁷² at age 45.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Valerie Margaret Rogers

Valerie married Cecil Shevels. Cecil was born on May 19, 1940 in England.

   M    ii. Graham Edward Rogers

Graham married Margaret Power.

   M    iii. Alan George Rogers

Alan married Jody Ann Sheryda Marshall.

Henry next married Raemar Doalman Cole. Raemar was born in 1906.

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