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William Commons
Bombala c1860

Descendants of William Commons
Compiled from the new Monaro Pioneers database:
21.06.10


First Generation


1. William Commons was born in 1833 and died in 1908 in Bombala, NSW1 at age 75.

William married Grace. Grace was born in 1839 and died in 1880 in Eden, NSW2 at age 41.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Arthur H. Commons died in 1887 in Bombala, NSW.3

   F    ii. Lavenia Commons died in 1885 in Bombala, NSW.4

   M    iii. Charles Commons died in 1945 in Delegate, NSW5 and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW.

Charles married Annie L. Sinclair, daughter of James Sinclair and Christina, in 1885 in Bombala, NSW.6 Annie was born in 1862 in Sydney, NSW,7 died on June 20, 1927 in Delegate, NSW8 at age 65, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 406.

   2 M    iv. William Commons was born circa 1860 and died in 1941 in Delegate, NSW9 at age 81.

   3 F    v. Susan Ann Commons was born in 1864 in Bombala, NSW,10 died on July 15, 1941 in Tingiringi, Delegate, NSW11 at age 77, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 408.

   4 F    vi. Mary Jane Commons was born in 1866 in Bombala, NSW,12 died on July 27, 1932 in Delegate, NSW at age 66, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 427.

   F    vii. Rosie Commons was born in 1868 in Bombala, NSW.13

   F    viii. Amy Victoria Commons was born in 1870 in Bombala, NSW.14

Amy married Thomas J. J. O'Rourke in 1903 in Bombala, NSW.15

   5 M    ix. John Joseph Commons was born on September 12, 1878 in Delegate, NSW,16 died on July 14, 1939 in Delegate, NSW17 at age 60, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 463.

   F    x. Eliza Grace Commons was born in 1879 in Bombala, NSW.18

Eliza married George Edward Coller, son of John Coller and Sarah, in 1899 in Bombala, NSW.19 George was born in 1874 in Adelong, NSW20 and died in 1935 in Murrumburrah, NSW21 at age 61.

Second Generation


2. William Commons (William1) was born circa 1860 and died in 1941 in Delegate, NSW9 at age 81.

William married Margaret Ellen Downey, daughter of Edward Downey and Jessie Leslie, in 1887 in Bombala, NSW.22 Margaret was born in 1862 in Bombala, NSW23 and died in 1954 in Delegate, NSW at age 92.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Stanley Morton Commons was born in 1887 in Delegate, NSW and died in 1939 in Cooma, NSW24 at age 52.

   F    ii. Jessie Commons was born in 1888 in Delegate, NSW.25

Jessie married Neil Dominic Begley, son of Neil Begley and Mary Ann Taylor, in 1912 in Delegate, NSW.26 Neil was born in 1886, died on February 15, 1972 in Delegate, NSW27 at age 86, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 85.

   M    iii. William Edward Commons was born on July 4, 1890 in Delegate, NSW and died on October 18, 1947 in Randwick, NSW28 at age 57.

More about William:

• Religion: Church of Engalnd.

• Occupation: Labourer.

• He served in the military as a Gunner, number 1237, 10th Field Artillery Brigade, 1st AIF from May 10, 1915 to November 12, 1916 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 30 September 1915.

• He served in the military as a Staff Sergeant, number N65811, District Accounts Office, Australian Army from November 9, 1939 to September 19, 1945 in WW2.

William married Alicia M. Bright in 1921 in Manly, NSW.29

William next married Marie Stuart MacPherson in 1947 in Randwick, NSW.30 Marie died in 1955 in Newtown, NSW.

   M    iv. Leslie Victor Commons was born in 1892 in Bombala, NSW.31

More about Leslie:

• Religion: Church of England.

• Occupation: Farmer.

• He served in the military as a Corporal, number 369, 7th Light Horse Regiment, 1st AIF from November 27, 1914 to November 15, 1918 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A33 Ayrshire on 20 December 1914.

   F    v. Rubie G. Commons was born in 1894 in Bombala, NSW.32

   M    vi. Charles Arthur Commons was born in 1895 in Bombala, NSW,33 died on June 4, 1961 in Cooma, NSW34 at age 66, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Presbyterian Section.

   6 M    vii. Andrew Ernest Commons was born on May 7, 1899 in Bombala, NSW,35 died on December 5, 1967 in Cooma, NSW36 at age 68, and was buried in Moonbah Cemetery, Moonbah, NSW Church of England section.

   M    viii. Donald Wallace Commons was born in 1901 in Bombala, NSW,37 died on October 9, 1958 in Deniliquin, NSW38 at age 57, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 77.

Donald married Elsie Edith Preston, daughter of Arthur Richard Preston and Edith Divine Mead,. Elsie was born in 1924 and died in 1985 in Orbost, VIC at age 61.

   M    ix. Henry Coulson Commons was born in 1905 in Bombala, NSW39 and died in 1976 in NSW40 at age 71.

3. Susan Ann Commons (William1) was born in 1864 in Bombala, NSW,10 died on July 15, 1941 in Tingiringi, Delegate, NSW11 at age 77, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 408.

Susan married Henry Shinfield, son of John Shinfield and Sarah Williams, on June 19, 1889 in Merembargo, Bombala, NSW.41 Henry was born on January 31, 1859 in Bombala, NSW,42 was baptised on April 19, 1859, died on November 11, 1929 in Dulwich Hill, NSW43 at age 70, and was buried on November 14, 1929 in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 408. Another name for Henry was Harry.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Alice Bernice Shinfield was born on June 5, 1891 in Bombala, NSW44 and died in 1968 in Burwood, NSW45 at age 77.

Alice married Harold Victor De Lacy Evans, son of Charles Watkin De Lacy Evans and Nina Alice, in 1926 in Goulburn, NSW.46 Harold died in 1955 in Chatswood, NSW.47

   M    ii. Arthur Henry Shinfield was born in 1893 in Bombala, NSW48 and died in 1970 in Goulburn, NSW49 at age 77.

   M    iii. John William Shinfield was born in 1895 in Bombala, NSW50 and died in 1955 in Bathurst, NSW51 at age 60. Another name for John was Jack.

John married Muriel Matilda Britt, daughter of James William Britt and Mary Ann Cridge, in 1930 in Narrandera, NSW.52 Muriel was born on October 27, 1904 in Adaminaby, NSW53 and died in January 1991 at age 86.

4. Mary Jane Commons (William1) was born in 1866 in Bombala, NSW,12 died on July 27, 1932 in Delegate, NSW at age 66, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 427.

Mary married Graham Collins, son of John Collins and Mary Jane Crane, in 1887 in Delegate, NSW.54 Graham was born in 1862 in Currawong near Delegate, NSW, was baptised on May 4, 1862 in Bombala, NSW, and died in 1940 in Delegate, NSW55 at age 78.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. William John Collins was born in 1888 in Bombala, NSW,56 died on March 14, 1956 in Delegate, NSW57 at age 68, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 426.

   M    ii. Ernest James Collins was born in 1890 in Bombala, NSW58 and died in 1953 in Delegate, NSW59 at age 63. Another name for Ernest was Ernie.

Ernest married Sarah Elizabeth Walker, daughter of James Walker and Sarah Anne Shinfield, in 1919 in Bombala, NSW.60 Sarah was born on July 27, 1887 in Bombala, NSW,61 died on December 10, 1941 in Redfern, NSW62 at age 54, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 306.

   F    iii. Edith R. Collins was born in 1893 in Bombala, NSW63 and died in 1933 in Burwood, NSW64 at age 40.

Edith married Gilbert Pownceby, son of Thomas Pownceby and Frances, in 1920 in Waverley, NSW.65 Gilbert was born on June 9, 1891 in Melbourne, VIC and died in 1966 in Surry Hills, NSW66 at age 75.

More about Gilbert:

• Religion: Church of England.

• Occupation: Soldier.

• He served in the military as a Gunner, number 1329, 36th Field Artillery Brigade, 1st AIF from December 28, 1917 to July 22, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 28 February 1918.

• He served in the military as a Corporal, number N101741, EC MAINT SQN, Australian Army from January 7, 1941 to February 18, 1948 in WW2.

   M    iv. John E. Collins was born in 1895 in Bombala, NSW.67

John married Christina May Jones, daughter of William Bernard Jones and Ann Catherine Rankin, in 1932 in Bombala, NSW.68 Christina was born in 1910 in Bombala, NSW69 and died in 1947 in Delegate, NSW70 at age 37.

5. John Joseph Commons (William1) was born on September 12, 1878 in Delegate, NSW,16 died on July 14, 1939 in Delegate, NSW17 at age 60, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 463.

John married Ethel Susan Crawford, daughter of Samuel Crawford and Mary Anne Shinfield, on September 10, 1919 in Bombala, NSW.71 Ethel was born on May 19, 1899 in Browns Camp near Delegate, NSW,72 died on December 22, 1967 in Delegate, NSW at age 68, and was buried in Delegate Cemetery, NSW Grave 464. Another name for Ethel was Sissy.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Ethel J. Commons died in 1930 in Bombala, NSW.73

   7 F    ii. Elaine Natalie Commons was born on August 28, 1931 in Delegate, NSW, died on July 25, 1999 in Canberra, ACT at age 67, and was buried on July 29, 1999 in Delegate, NSW.

   M    iii. Arthur G. Commons died in 1935 in Bombala, NSW.74

Third Generation


6. Andrew Ernest Commons (William2, William1) was born on May 7, 1899 in Bombala, NSW,35 died on December 5, 1967 in Cooma, NSW36 at age 68, and was buried in Moonbah Cemetery, Moonbah, NSW Church of England section.

Andrew married Thelma Jean Williams, daughter of Athol Raymond Williams and Ann Lovelock, in 1942 in Cooma, NSW.75 Thelma was born on March 3, 1918, died on June 7, 1986 in Cooma, NSW at age 68, and was buried in Moonbah Cemetery, Moonbah, NSW Church of England section.

The child from this marriage was:

   M    i. Ross Commons was born on June 4, 1955 and died on June 4, 1955 in Cooma, NSW.76 (Stillborn)

7. Elaine Natalie Commons (John Joseph2, William1) was born on August 28, 1931 in Delegate, NSW, died on July 25, 1999 in Canberra, ACT at age 67, and was buried on July 29, 1999 in Delegate, NSW.

Elaine married Roy Albert Stuart, son of Arthur Stuart and Jeanette Crawford, on September 2, 1950 in St. Phillip's Church of England, Delegate, NSW.77 Roy was born on July 26, 1911 in "Ambyne" Delegate, NSW, died on December 2, 1995 in Delegate, NSW at age 84, and was buried on December 4, 1995 in Delegate Cemetery, NSW.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Maxwell Albert Stuart

   M    ii. Peter James Stuart

   F    iii. Anita Suzanne Stuart

   F    iv. Janelle Ruth Stuart

   F    v. Leonie Michelle Stuart


Sources


1. NSW BDM Index, 8744/1908.

2. NSW BDM Index, 6542/1880.

3. NSW BDM Index, 10360/1887.

4. NSW BDM Index, 11885/1885.

5. NSW BDM Index, 8753/1945.

6. NSW BDM Index, 5898/1885.

7. NSW BDM Index, 1935/1862.

8. NSW BDM Index, 10532/1927.

9. NSW BDM Index, 10117/1941.

10. NSW BDM Index, 6343/1864.

11. NSW BDM Index, 16468/1941.

12. NSW BDM Index, 6473/1866.

13. NSW BDM Index, 6976/1868.

14. NSW BDM Index, 7333/1870.

15. NSW BDM Index, 807/1903.

16. NSW BDM Index, 8727/1877.

17. NSW BDM Index, 15086/1939.

18. NSW BDM Index, 10158/1879.

19. NSW BDM Index, 699/1899.

20. NSW BDM Index, 12014/1874.

21. NSW BDM Index, 13247/1935.

22. NSW BDM Index, 5811/1887.

23. NSW BDM Index, 5733/1862.

24. NSW BDM Index, 14426/1939.

25. NSW BDM Index, 28111/1888.

26. NSW BDM Index, 13340/1912.

27. NSW BDM Index, 46546/1972.

28. NSW BDM Index, 26598/1947.

29. NSW BDM Index, 13694/1921.

30. NSW BDM Index, 5076/1947.

31. NSW BDM Index, 7330/1892.

32. NSW BDM Index, 6979/1894.

33. NSW BDM Index, 30708/1895.

34. NSW BDM Index, 12335/1961.

35. NSW BDM Index, 19249/1899.

36. NSW BDM Index, 40961/1967.

37. NSW BDM Index, 20333/1901.

38. NSW BDM Index, 32730/1958.

39. NSW BDM Index, 11345/1905.

40. NSW BDM Index, 28803/1976.

41. NSW BDM Index, 5649/1889.

42. NSW BDM Index, V1859 1599 155/1859.

43. NSW BDM Index, 21598/1929.

44. NSW BDM Index, 7322/1891.

45. NSW BDM Index, De Lacy.

46. NSW BDM Index, 18138/1926.

47. NSW BDM Index, 27927/1955.

48. NSW BDM Index, 7401/1893.

49. NSW BDM Index, 44477/1970.

50. NSW BDM Index, 20715/1895.

51. NSW BDM Index, 15009/1955.

52. NSW BDM Index, 4244/1930.

53. NSW BDM Index, 29551/1904.

54. NSW BDM Index, 5814/1887.

55. NSW BDM Index, 8072/1940.

56. NSW BDM Index, 28074/1888.

57. NSW BDM Index, 6302/1956.

58. NSW BDM Index, 7410/1890.

59. NSW BDM Index, 18701/1953.

60. NSW BDM Index, 1614/1919.

61. NSW BDM Index, 27478/1887.

62. NSW BDM Index, 22914/1941.

63. NSW BDM Index, 7349/1893.

64. NSW BDM Index, 6947/1933.

65. NSW BDM Index, 13029/1920.

66. NSW BDM Index, 19084/1966.

67. NSW BDM Index, 11228/1895.

68. NSW BDM Index, 7665/1932.

69. NSW BDM Index, 24157/1910.

70. NSW BDM Index, 4010/1947.

71. NSW BDM Index, 9355/1919.

72. NSW BDM Index, 10391/1899.

73. NSW BDM Index, 17953/1930.

74. NSW BDM Index, 2798/1935.

75. NSW BDM Index, 6614/1942.

76. NSW BDM Index, 15384/1955.

77. NSW BDM Index, 19828/1950.
 

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