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John James Carr 
Bombala 1858

Descendants of John James Carr

Fay Walker <fay1-at-gil.com.au>   11.04.07
Thomas Shinfield <nan_da-at-hotmail.com>  11.04.07
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1. John James Carr, son of James Carr and Elizabeth English, was born in April 1834 in Guernsey, Channel Islands, England, died on June 24, 1909 in Callandoon St., Goondiwindi, Qld¹ at age 75, and was buried on June 26, 1909 in Goondiwindi, Qld Grave 1335. The cause of his death was Peritonitis.

More about John:

• Occupation: Schoolmaster, shepherd, store keeper, general labourer.

John married Ellen Shinfield, daughter of Richard Shinfield and Oatey Britton, on February 15, 1858 in Church of England, Bombala, NSW.² Ellen was born in 1842 in Feltwell, Norfolk, England, was baptised in St. Mary Feltwell, Norfolk, England, died on December 13, 1921 in Lidcombe, NSW³ at age 79, and was buried on December 16, 1921 in Church of England Section, Rookwood, NSW. The cause of her death was Bronchitis and injury to her hip.

Burial Notes: Buried as Ellen Newson

More about Ellen:

• Occupation: hotel keeper.

Children from this marriage were:

   2 M    i. Richard James Carr was born on March 14, 1860 in Delegate, NSW,⁴ died on May 22, 1943 in Goondiwindi, Queensland at age 83, and was buried on May 23, 1943 in Goondiwindi, Qld Grave 1974. Reg. 449.

   M    ii. John Brittain Carr was born on January 19, 1862 in Bombala, NSW,⁵ died on August 24, 1928 in Goondiwindi, Queensland⁶ at age 66, and was buried on August 25, 1928 in Goondiwindi, Queensland. The cause of his death was Fractured right femur, pulmonary embolism, cardiac asthenia.

More about John:

• Occupation: Shearer - Welltown.

   3 F    iii. Alice Carr was born on August 14, 1864 in Guningarah near Bombala, NSW,⁷ died on February 10, 1911 in Goondiwindi, Queensland⁸ at age 46, and was buried on February 12, 1911 in Goondiwindi, Queensland.

   4 F    iv. Sarah Jane Carr was born on June 20, 1867 in Rangers Valley, NSW, died on July 24, 1960 in Brisbane, QLD⁹ at age 93, and was buried on July 26, 1960 in Toowoomba, QLD.

   5 M    v. Henry Robert Carr was born on January 3, 1870 in Strathbogie near Glen Innes, NSW,¹⁰ died on August 18, 1937 in Toowoomba, QLD¹¹ at age 67, and was buried on August 19, 1937 in Toowoomba, QLD.

   6 F    vi. Ellen Carr was born on December 11, 1872 in Vegetable Creek, Strathbogie near Glen Innes, NSW,¹² died on January 7, 1951 in Killara, NSW¹³ at age 78, and was buried on January 8, 1951 in Northern Suburbs Cemetery, North Ryde, NSW Catholic section.

2. Richard James Carr (John James¹) was born on March 14, 1860 in Delegate, NSW,⁴ died on May 22, 1943 in Goondiwindi, Queensland at age 83, and was buried on May 23, 1943 in Goondiwindi, Qld Grave 1974. Reg. 449. The cause of his death was Arteriosclerosis, cerebri senility.

Notes: Richard was delivered by his grandmother at Bombala NSW.

More about Richard:

• Occupation: Selector, hotel keeper, grazier, boundary rider.

Richard married Annie Maria Fox, daughter of Joseph Fox and Mary Gallagher, on February 18, 1883 in Queen's Arms Hotel, Goondiwindi, Qld.¹⁴ Annie was born on April 25, 1864 in Kells, County Meath , Ireland, died on May 27, 1934 in Goondiwindi, Queensland¹⁵ at age 70, and was buried on May 29, 1934 in Goondiwindi, Queensland. The cause of her death was Coronary embolism, cardiac failure.

Marriage Notes: Catholic Church rites

More about Annie:

• Occupation: Selector, grazier, hotel keeper, shop owner.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Joseph Matthew Carr was born on February 13, 1884 in Goondiwindi, Queensland,¹⁶ died on April 26, 1931 in Brisbane, QLD at age 47, and was buried on April 27, 1931 in Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane, QLD. The cause of his death was injuries sustained in motor vehicle accident. His motor cycle hit a car - ruptured kidney, collapsed lung, general toxaemia, cardiac failure.

More about Joseph:

• Occupation: Hotel manager, book keeper, mail contractor, selector.

Joseph married Bridget Mary Hughes on November 18, 1905 in Allora, QLD.¹⁷

Joseph next married Elsie Elizabeth Kretschmann on September 1, 1913 in Warwick, QLD.¹⁸ Elsie was born on July 28, 1891 in Springside, Pittsworth, Qld,¹⁹ died on December 27, 1967 in Indooroopilly, QLD at age 76, and was buried on December 29, 1967 in Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane, QLD. The cause of her death was Coronary embolism.

   F    ii. Anna Maria Carr was born on February 7, 1886 in Goondiwindi, Queensland.²⁰

Anna married George William Ridley on February 22, 1911 in Queensland.²¹ George was born on October 26, 1883 in Queensland.²²

   F    iii. Isabella Carr was born on December 14, 1887 in Queensland.²³ Another name for Isabella was Bella.

Isabella married John Wroe on January 10, 1925 in Queensland.²⁴ Another name for John was Jack.

   M    iv. Henry Peter Carr was born on November 23, 1890 in St George, QLD,²⁵ died on November 9, 1960 in Greenslopes, Brisbane, Qld at age 69, and was buried on November 11, 1960 in Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane, QLD.

More about Henry:

• He served in the military Ser. No. 3390. Private. WW1. 9/49 Infantry Battalion.

• Occupation: Grazier, storekeeper.

Henry married Margaret Edith Henderson on December 8, 1925 in Toobeah, QLD. Margaret was born on May 13, 1904 in St George, QLD,²⁶ died on April 18, 1957 in Brisbane, QLD at age 52, and was buried on April 22, 1957 in Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane, QLD. Another name for Margaret was Sissy.

   M    v. Edward Francis Carr was born on December 3, 1892 in Bell Green, Goondiwindi, Qld,²⁷ died on July 31, 1956 in Brisbane, QLD at age 63, and was buried on August 2, 1956 in Dutton Park, South Brisbane, Qld.

More about Edward:

• He served in the military Ser. no. 2339. Private. WW1. 12th Infantry Battalion.

• Occupation: Grazier, hotel keeper.

Edward married Martha Lillian Turner on September 27, 1915 in Queensland. Martha was born on February 22, 1895, died on October 29, 1925 in Goondiwindi, Queensland at age 30, and was buried on October 30, 1925 in Goondiwindi, Queensland.

   F    vi. Mary Josephine Carr was born on June 20, 1897 in Queensland,²⁸ died on February 27, 1979 in Goondiwindi, Queensland at age 81, and was buried in Goondiwindi, Queensland.

Mary married William Henry Oliver in 1920 in Queensland.²⁹

   F    vii. Lillian Elizabeth Carr was born on September 19, 1900 in Queensland.³⁰ Another name for Lillian was Lilly.

Lillian married Henry James Newitt on September 26, 1923 in Queensland. Henry was born on April 5, 1896.

More about Henry:

• Occupation: School teacher.

3. Alice Carr (John James¹) was born on August 14, 1864 in Guningarah near Bombala, NSW,⁷ died on February 10, 1911 in Goondiwindi, Queensland⁸ at age 46, and was buried on February 12, 1911 in Goondiwindi, Queensland. The cause of her death was Organic heart disease.

Notes: Alice was delivered by her grandmother Oatey Shinfield.

More about Alice:

• On June 1, 1882 her occupation was Domestic servant.

• On June 1, 1882 she lived in Warialda, NSW.

Alice married John Richard Newman, son of Phineas Newman and Harriet Curtis, on June 1, 1882 in Court House, Warialda, NSW.³¹ John was born on December 1, 1849 in West Maitland, NSW,³² was baptised on January 6, 1850 in West Maitland, NSW, died on December 30, 1936 in Umbercollia station, Goondiwindi, Qld³³ at age 87, and was buried on December 31, 1936 in Goondiwindi, Queensland. The cause of his death was Chronic myocarditis, coronary sclerosis, coronary thrombosis.

More about John:

• Occupation: Selector, ringbarking contractor, labourer.

• On September 24, 1892 he lived at Lillydale, Brigalow Creek, Qld.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Charles Newman was born on November 11, 1879 in Inverell, NSW.³⁴

More about Charles:

• Occupation: Labourer.

   M    ii. John George Newman was born on January 28, 1888 in Homebush near Boggabilla, NSW,³⁵ died on May 8, 1954 in Goondiwindi, Queensland¹⁵ at age 66, and was buried in Goondiwindi, Queensland.

More about John:

• Occupation: Station hand.

• Religion: Church of England.

John married Ada May McDermott on December 20, 1910.

   F    iii. Harriette Curtis Newman was born on April 5, 1890 in Homebush near Boggabilla, NSW,³⁶ died on February 6, 1908 in Goondiwindi, Queensland at age 17, and was buried in Goondiwindi, Queensland. The cause of her death was Suicide.

   M    iv. Mark Piness Newman was born on July 7, 1897 in Goondiwindi, Queensland, died in 1897 in Goondiwindi, Queensland, and was buried in Goondiwindi, Queensland.

4. Sarah Jane Carr (John James¹) was born on June 20, 1867 in Rangers Valley, NSW, died on July 24, 1960 in Brisbane, QLD⁹ at age 93, and was buried on July 26, 1960 in Toowoomba, QLD. The cause of her death was Broncho pneumonia, arteriosclerotic heart disease.

More about Sarah:

• On October 25, 1886 she lived in Inverell, NSW.

Sarah married John William Binney, son of John Binney and Sophia Williams, on October 25, 1886 in Registry Office, Inverell, NSW.³⁷ John was born in April 1854 in Wangaratta, VIC, died on July 2, 1943 in Toowoomba, QLD at age 89, and was buried on July 3, 1943 in Toowoomba, QLD.

More about John:

• On October 25, 1886 his occupation was Labourer.

• On October 25, 1886 he lived in Inverell, NSW.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. John William Binney was born on August 18, 1887 in Boggabilla, NSW,³⁸ died on October 11, 1975 in Toowoomba, QLD at age 88, and was buried in Toowoomba, QLD.

More about John:

• Occupation: Contract shearer.

John married Elsie May Coe on February 15, 1911 in Glen Innes, NSW.³⁹

John next married Alma Agnes Coe on March 27, 1915. Alma was born in 1890.

   M    ii. Henry Binney was born on February 10, 1890 in Boggabilla, NSW⁴⁰ and died on March 16, 1954 in Goondiwindi, Queensland at age 64.

More about Henry:

• Occupation: Livestock carrier, fuel depot proprietor.

Henry married Ivy Elma Death on March 17, 1924.

   M    iii. Albert James Binney was born on October 14, 1892 in Goondiwindi, Queensland, died on July 2, 1974 in Millmerran, Qld at age 81, and was buried on July 4, 1974 in Millmerran, Qld.

More about Albert:

• Occupation: Shearer.

Albert married Edith McGregor on July 2, 1917.

Albert next married Elsie Elizabeth Bull on March 20, 1936.

   M    iv. Charles Mark Binney was born on November 25, 1896 in Goondiwindi, Queensland and died on April 9, 1949 in Goondiwindi, Queensland at age 52.

More about Charles:

• Occupation: Gun sheep shearer.

Charles married Hilda Violet Death on December 17, 1930 in Warwick, QLD.

   M    v. Rupert James Binney was born on May 10, 1900 in Brigalow Creek, Goondiwindi, Qld, died on April 26, 1979 in Brisbane, QLD at age 78, and was buried on April 28, 1979 in Boonah, Qld.

More about Rupert:

• Occupation: Store keeper, wool classer.

Rupert married Dorothy Eileen Stiles on March 9, 1926 in Queensland.

   F    vi. Emily May Binney was born on May 23, 1904 in Goondiwindi, Queensland, died on December 2, 1992 in Brisbane, QLD at age 88, and was buried on December 4, 1992 in Hemmant Lawn Cemetery, Qld.

   M    vii. William Arthur Binney was born on April 14, 1909.

More about William:

• Occupation: Stockman.

5. Henry Robert Carr (John James¹) was born on January 3, 1870 in Strathbogie near Glen Innes, NSW,¹⁰ died on August 18, 1937 in Toowoomba, QLD¹¹ at age 67, and was buried on August 19, 1937 in Toowoomba, QLD. The cause of his death was Bronchitis, nephritis & uraemia.

More about Henry:

• Occupation: Labourer, station hand.

Henry married Harriet Mary Hughes, daughter of William Hughes and Hannah Sweeney, on October 7, 1902 in Merivale, Warwick, QLD. Harriet was born on June 24, 1878 in Goomburra, Qld,⁴¹ died on August 22, 1937 in Toowoomba, QLD⁴² at age 59, and was buried on August 23, 1937 in Toowoomba, QLD. The cause of her death was Nephritis, pneumonia, uraemia.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Annie Bridget Carr was born on November 30, 1904.

   M    ii. William John Henry Carr was born on November 12, 1905 and died on February 9, 1907 at age 1.

6. Ellen Carr (John James¹) was born on December 11, 1872 in Vegetable Creek, Strathbogie near Glen Innes, NSW,¹² died on January 7, 1951 in Killara, NSW¹³ at age 78, and was buried on January 8, 1951 in Northern Suburbs Cemetery, North Ryde, NSW Catholic section. The cause of her death was Cerebral haemorrhage, hypertension.

Burial Notes: The informant of Ellen's death was her son-in-law T. C. Matthews, 55 Gilroy Rd., Turramurra NSW.

More about Ellen:

• Religion: Catholic.

Ellen married George Francis Cunningham, son of James Cunningham and Mary O'Brien, on November 14, 1891 in Church of England, Burroway near Narromine, NSW.⁴³ George was born circa 1847 in Roscommon, Ireland and died on August 26, 1932 in Turramurra, NSW⁴⁴ at age 85. The cause of his death was Cardiac failure, senility.

Marriage Notes: The witnesses to Elen and George's marriage were George Watkinson and Georgina Newson. Ellen's mother, Ellen, gave her consent to the marriage.

More about George:

• Occupation: Drill instructor, gardener commercial traveller.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Francis G. Cunningham was born in 1893 in Dubbo, NSW.⁴⁵

   F    ii. Charlotte Agnes Cunningham was born in 1895 in Dubbo, NSW⁴⁶ and died in 1969 in Hornsby, NSW⁴⁷ at age 74.

Charlotte married Francis Clyde Matthews, son of John Thomas Matthews and Caroline Lappin, in 1916 in Sydney, NSW.⁴⁸ Francis was born in 1894 in Goulburn, NSW⁴⁹ and died in 1966 in St Leonards, NSW⁵⁰ at age 72.

   F    iii. Eileen Cunningham was born in 1897.

   M    iv. Stephen Cunningham was born on May 30, 1900 in Turramurra, NSW⁵¹ and died on October 12, 1941 in Libya at age 41. The cause of his death was Killed in action.

More about Stephen:

• He served in the military as a Corporal, number NX8637 (N68447), HQ 9th Division, Australian Army from October 12, 1939 to October 12, 1941 in WW2.

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