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1. Hypolitus Cousemacker, son of Simeon Cousemacker and Joanna Tillong, was born in 1833 in Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium, died on March 14, 1921 in Eden, NSW¹ at age 88, and was buried on March 15, 1921 in Pambula, NSW. Another name for Hypolitus was Henry Or Harry.

Notes: A Notice that appeared in the New South Wales Police Gazette under the heading of Ships Deserters 24 Jun 1863 for the ship Bucton Castle. Henry Cousemacker, A.B.5ft 9in high Dark Complextion and hair, Black eyes 3 pound reward.
It should be noted that from 1870 to 1879 all electral rolls had spelt his name CASHAMAKA and Grevilles Offical Post Office Directories had his name Spelt COUSEMAKER in the Electol Rolls of 1882 it is Spelt COUSEMAKER and in 1903 it is spelt COUSEMACKER the most popular spelling to date

More about Hypolitus:

• He immigrated on Board BUCTON CASTLE at Sydney.BV 1863 on May 18, 1863 to Sydney, NSW.

• In 1863 his occupation was Carpenter Farmer Fishman.

• Religion: Church of England.

• After 1863 he lived at Merimbula and Pambula NSW.

• Spelling of Name Change: Spelling changed from CASHAMAKA to COUSEMAKER, 1888.

Hypolitus married Janet Berry, daughter of Joseph Berry and Mary Thrott, on November 15, 1867 in Pambula, NSW.² Janet was born on January 22, 1849 in Rocky Hall, NSW,³ was baptised on March 21, 1850, died on March 4, 1939 in Eden, NSW⁴ at age 90, and was buried on March 5, 1939. Another name for Janet was Jennet.

Notes: As a Nurse on February 25, 1867 Janet was present at thebirth of her brother James at Pambula again in 1868 she waspresent at her brother Alfred James Birth at Green PointPambula NSW. December 10, 1888 Present at the birth of herGrandson Charles Orchard Sclater .

More about Janet:

• On February 25, 1867 her occupation was Mid Wife/Nurse.

• After 1900 she lived at Rocky Hall, Green Point Pambula then Main Street Merimbula NSW.

Children from this marriage were:

   2 F    i. Louise Cousemacker was born on September 20, 1868 in Pambula, NSW⁵ and died on February 19, 1953 in Stanmore, NSW⁶ at age 84.

   M    ii. Henry Cousemacker was born on October 29, 1870 in Eden, NSW⁷ and died on December 8, 1952 in Pambula, NSW⁸ at age 82.

Notes: Henry jnr. was a blacksmith in Pambula near the Pambula Jockey Club stables at the top of Quondola Street. He was a polio victim and had a crippled leg. He also ran a small dairy which kept the Maternity Hospital in Pambula Beach Road in milk. The hospital was run by henry's wife, Lillian and was incorporated into the Pambula District Hospital in 1920 after it was erected near the Community House in 1917 by Joe Koeber.

More about Henry:

• Occupation: Blacksmith/carpenter.

• Spelling of Name Change: Changed from COUSEMAKER to COUSEMACKER, 1908.

Henry married Lilly May Johnson, daughter of William Bell Johnson and Margaret, in 1941 in Longreach, QLD. Lilly was born in 1876 in Sunderland, Cumberland, England, was baptised on June 28, 1878 in Sunderland, Durham, England, died on December 29, 1964 in Parramatta, NSW⁹ at age 88, and was buried on December 31, 1964 in Northern Suburbs Cemetery, North Ryde, NSW. The cause of her death was Congestive Cardiao failure, Essential hypertension.

More about Lilly:

• Between 1890 and 1964 her occupation was Nurse/Midwife.

   3 M    iii. Joseph William Cousemacker was born on December 23, 1872 in Merimbula, NSW,¹⁰ died on April 17, 1960 in Eden, NSW¹¹ at age 87, and was buried on April 19, 1960 in Pambula Cemetery, NSW.

   4 F    iv. Mary Cousemacker was born on April 23, 1875 in Bega, NSW,¹² died on January 29, 1963 in Kogarah, NSW¹³ at age 87, and was buried on January 31, 1963 in Woronora, NSW.

   5 M    v. Alfred James Cousemacker was born on July 13, 1877 in Pambula, NSW¹⁴ and died in 1937 in Canterbury, NSW¹⁵ at age 60.

   6 F    vi. Janette Cousemacker was born on April 26, 1880 in Pambula, NSW¹⁶ and died on July 27, 1972 in Burwood, NSW¹⁷ at age 92.

   F    vii. Alice May Cousemacker was born on April 8, 1882 in Pambula, NSW¹⁸ and died in 1935 at age 53. Another name for Alice was Aunty May.

Birth Notes: Birth Certificate No 15518

Alice married John T. O'Connell, son of John O'Connell and Amanda Marsden, on August 28, 1903 in Sydney, NSW.¹⁹ John was born in 1883 in Liverpool, NSW.²⁰

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Age at Marriage: Groom aged 21 years, Bride aged 21 years, August 28, 1903.

• Minister of Wedding: E Tarennaynne Dunstan, August 28, 1903.

• Marriage Witnesess: Jenna Rivett and L Smith, August 28, 1903.

• Parish Register Index: Congregational Church 255 Crown Street Sydney NSW No 1580, August 28, 1903.

More about John:

• In 1903 his occupation was Salesman.

• Before August 28, 1903 he lived at 43 Johnstone Street in Armidale, NSW.

   7 M    viii. Albert Cousemacker was born on November 2, 1884 in Pambula, NSW²¹ and died on March 11, 1959 in Katoomba, NSW²² at age 74.

   M    ix. Charles Clarence Cousemacker was born on January 11, 1887 in Pambula, NSW,²³ died on January 18, 1887 in Merimbula, NSW,²⁴ and was buried on January 20, 1887 in Merimbula Cemetery, NSW.

Notes: At birth and Death registration surname Spelt Consemeaker

   F    x. Ellen Phoebe Cousemacker was born on February 16, 1888 in Pambula, NSW,²⁵ died on March 4, 1890 in Merimbula, NSW²⁶ at age 2, and was buried on March 6, 1890 in Merimbula Cemetery, NSW.

Notes: Death Registration Spells surname as Consemacker

   M    xi. George Leslie Cousemacker was born on December 27, 1890 in Pambula, NSW²⁷ and died in 1971 in Grafton, NSW²⁸ at age 81. Another name for George was Leslie G.

George married Elsie M. Smith in 1923 in Grafton, NSW.²⁹

2. Louise Cousemacker (Hypolitus¹) was born on September 20, 1868 in Pambula, NSW⁵ and died on February 19, 1953 in Stanmore, NSW⁶ at age 84.

Louise married James Orchard Sclater, son of Charles Sclater, on March 18, 1888 in Eden, NSW.³⁰ James was born on October 20, 1856 in Dartsmouth, England and died on September 30, 1932 in Stanmore, NSW³¹ at age 75.

Notes: Captain Sclater was a mariner in England before emigrating in the 1880's to Australia. He was captain of the Drogher "Alexander Berry" in Merimbula transporting produce from the Maizena Works and the district to Sydney. On 24 December, 1909 he was appointed 2nd Mate of the I.S.N.Company Ship "Eden" and then Chief Officer of "Merimbula" until 29 February, 1913 when he was appointed Skipper ofthe I.S.N. Company's "Bermagui". Moved to Sydney before 1919.
Louisa and James lived in a little cottage between the Merimbula Hotel and Maizena Works in Merimbula before moving to Sydney between 1913 and 1919. They had 12 children between 1888 and 1911.

More about James:

• Occupation: Captain of Drogher Alexander Berry Merimbula.

• On December 24, 1909 his occupation was 2nd Mate I.S.N Co ship Eden Then chief Officer of Merimbula.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Charles Orchard Sclater was born on December 10, 1889 in Merimbula, NSW³² and died on December 3, 1948 in Pymble, NSW³³ at age 58.

More about Charles:

• Religion: Church of England.

• Occupation: Motor Mechanic.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 16152, Australian Motor Transport Section, 1st AIF from December 19, 1917 to 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 11 May 1917.

Charles married Blanche Isabella Davies, daughter of Frederick John Davies and Blanche Isabella Durrant, on January 2, 1926 in Petersham, NSW.³⁴ Blanche was born in 1900 in Leichhardt, NSW³⁵ and died on December 11, 1991 at age 91.

   F    ii. Minnie Ellen Sclater was born on May 31, 1890 in Eden, NSW³⁶ and died on July 10, 1960 in Newtown, NSW³⁷ at age 70. Another name for Minnie was Ellen.

Minnie married Robert B. Carbines in 1919 in Sydney, NSW.³⁸

   F    iii. Edith Janet Sclater was born on February 5, 1892 in Merimbula, NSW³⁹ and died on April 24, 1983 in Leichhardt, NSW at age 91.

Edith married Ross Neill, son of William Andrew Neill and Charlotte Mitchell, in 1919 in Sydney, NSW.⁴⁰ Ross was born in 1892 in Hay, NSW⁴¹ and died in 1968 in St Leonards, NSW⁴² at age 76.

   F    iv. Elizabeth Charlotte Dorothy Sclater was born on August 12, 1894 in Merimbula, NSW and died on June 23, 1988 in West Ryde, NSW at age 93.

Elizabeth had a relationship with Sydney Wilson, son of Unknown and Mary Wilson,. This couple did not marry.

   F    v. Winifred Louisa Sclater was born on September 25, 1896 in Merimbula, NSW and died on September 1, 1983 in Sydney, NSW at age 86.

Winifred married John Henry Newell, son of William Newell and Angelina Agnes, in 1931 in Sydney, NSW.⁴³ John was born in 1892 in Gunnedah, NSW⁴⁴ and died in 1974 in NSW⁴⁵ at age 82. Another name for John was Harry.

   F    vi. Ina May Sclater was born in 1898 in Merimbula, NSW⁴⁶ and died in 1967 in Wallsend, NSW⁴⁷ at age 69. Another name for Ina was Iny.

Ina married Harold S. Fernie in 1920 in Redfern, NSW.⁴⁸

   F    vii. Christina Mary Sclater was born in 1900 in Merimbula, NSW and died in 1956 in Petersham, NSW⁴⁹ at age 56. Another name for Christina was Mary.

Christina married Thomas A. Fairhall, son of John H. Fairhall and Lillie C. Adams, in 1924 in Glebe, NSW.⁵⁰ Thomas was born in 1902 in Raymond Terrace, NSW.⁵¹

   F    viii. Florence Lillian Sclater was born on July 26, 1902 in Merimbula, NSW⁵² and died on May 2, 1998 in Wingham, NSW at age 95.

Florence married James F. Penno, son of Nicholas J. Penno and Mary M. Ringk, on May 21, 1928 in Annandale, NSW.⁵³ James was born in 1905 in Hay, NSW.⁵⁴

Notes: Parents at Birth listed as Nicholas J and Mary M .

   M    ix. James Percy Sclater was born in 1904 in Merimbula, NSW⁵⁵ and died in 1975 in Sydney, NSW⁵⁶ at age 71.

James married Elsie M. V. Sloss, daughter of Thomas Sloss and Sarah Halliday, in 1927 in Balmain South, NSW.⁵⁷ Elsie was born in 1906 in St Peters, NSW.⁵⁸

   F    x. Ivy Ella Sclater was born on October 6, 1906 in Merimbula, NSW⁵⁹ and died in 1975 in Sydney, NSW⁶⁰ at age 69. She was usually called Ella.

Ella married William Charles H. Marden, son of Charles H. Marden and Martha London, in 1926 in Sydney, NSW.⁶¹ William was born in 1906 in Newtown, NSW⁶² and died in 1963 in Manly, NSW⁶³ at age 57.

   F    xi. Olive Alice Sclater was born on October 7, 1908 in Merimbula, NSW.⁶

Olive married Thomas King in 1932 in Sydney, NSW.⁶⁴

   F    xii. Ada Phyllis Sclater was born in 1911 in Merimbula, NSW and died in 1918 in Annandale, NSW⁶⁵ at age 7. Another name for Ada was Phyillis.

3. Joseph William Cousemacker (Hypolitus¹) was born on December 23, 1872 in Merimbula, NSW,¹⁰ died on April 17, 1960 in Eden, NSW¹¹ at age 87, and was buried on April 19, 1960 in Pambula Cemetery, NSW. The cause of his death was Chronic Bronchitis and Myocardial Degeneration. Another name for Joseph was Old Joe.

Notes: The old Maizena Mill is the new site for the Merimbula Bacon Society Ltd.
In 1921 Joseph brought 1 ROD 15 1/2 Perches of land with a house in Market Street Merimbula.High and Dry and close to the shopping centre. Joseph, Alice and their family lived there in a 5 room cottage, with bathroom and detached Laundrey. In his will he left his estate to his children in equal shares with the wish that the house not be sold without the consent of all the children, but that it be held in trust and made available for occupation or rental by all or any of the children. The value of each childs estate was 274.00 Pounds.

More about Joseph:

• Occupation: Professional Net Fisherman.

• He lived in Merimbula, NSW.

• Spelling of Name Change: Name changed from COUSEMAKER to COUSEMACKER, 1903.

Joseph married Alice Jane Wood, daughter of William Wood and Christine Condie, on November 14, 1894 in Residence William Barker Bega NSW.⁶⁶ Alice was born on May 12, 1875 in Glebe, NSW,⁶⁷ died on October 3, 1954 in Pambula, NSW⁶⁸ at age 79, and was buried on October 4, 1954 in Pambula Cemetery, NSW. The cause of her death was Congestive Cardiac Failure,and Pernicious Anaemia. Another name for Alice was Allie.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Age at Marriage: Groom 21 years old and Bride 19 years old, November 14, 1894.

• Minister of Wedding: William Barker Minister Bega NSW, November 14, 1894.

• Marriage Witnesess: William Wood and Mary Cousemacker, 1894.

• News Paper Artical: Golden Wedding Aniverary, November 23, 1044.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Dorothy Christine Cousemacker was born on September 27, 1895 in Pambula, NSW⁶⁹ and died in 1982 at age 87.

Notes: Harry and Dorothy Seperated shortly after the birth of their 3rd child. Two children died young and Dorothy was left to bring up her surviving child on her own a Daughter. Not only did she do this she took on four of her brother Bertie's children after his wife died at a young Age, She the took on Bertie,s elderst son at a later date.In order to Clothe and feed the family she kept house for the family next door, moving her family into their house. There were 11 people in the house and she cooked and cleaned and washed for them all. The only help she had was from the Smith Family who brought a tea chest full of gifts for the children at Xmas.

Dorothy married Harry George Jackson in Tasmania. Harry died in 1982.

More about Harry:

• Occupation: Bricklayer.

   F    ii. Ivy Janet Cousemacker was born on January 13, 1897 in Pambula, NSW⁷⁰ and died on July 7, 1983 in Ballina, NSW at age 86. The cause of her death was Massive Heart Attack.

Ivy married Albert Wills, son of Henry Wills and Ellen Higgins, on March 31, 1920 in Pambula, NSW. Albert was born in 1894 in Milton, NSW and died on October 12, 1981 in Lismore, NSW at age 87. The cause of his death was Main Artery in Heart Burst.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• In 1920 they lived in Grafton, NSW.

• Between 1977 and 1983 they lived in Ballina, NSW.

• They lived at During the Derression in Table Top Nimbin, NSW.

Notes: Parents are Henry and Ellen Higgins

More about Albert:

• He served in the military as a Private, number 3497, 56th Battalion, 1st AIF between December 21, 1916 and January 10, 1918 in WW1.

• In 1920 his occupation was Fisherman Bermabgui.

• In 1930 his occupation was Nightwatchman at Mill /Builder.

   M    iii. Henry William Cousemacker was born on December 23, 1899 in Pambula, NSW,⁷¹ died on July 22, 1985 in Pambula, NSW at age 85, and was buried on July 24, 1985 in Pambula Cemetery, NSW. Another name for Henry was Harry.

Notes: Third born in 1899, Henry W (known as "Harry"), was a carpenter who married Marie Irene "Mollie" Gerathy in November, 1938 and had constructed a weatherboard cottage in mid 1938 on land adjoining the Merimbula School where they lived until their deaths in 22 July, 1985 and 29 January, 1999 (Molly).
Harry was a keen sportsman. He played for the "Swans" as a three quarter in the early 1920's and was a "popular tennis star" at the time of his marriage.

More about Henry:

• In 1921 his occupation was Fisherman.

Henry married Marie Irene Maud Gerathy, daughter of Herbert Gerathy and Olive May Reed, in 1938 in Bega, NSW.⁷² Marie was born on September 12, 1916 in Bega, NSW, died on January 29, 1999 in Pambula, NSW at age 82, and was buried on January 31, 1999 in Pambula Cemetery, NSW. Another name for Marie was Molly.

Birth Notes: Birth Certificate No 50599

Death Notes: Age at Death 82 years

   8 F    iv. Alice Margaret Cousemacker was born on September 30, 1901 in Merimbula, NSW,⁷³ died on January 9, 1997 in Picton, NSW at age 95, and was buried on January 14, 1997 in Leppington, NSW.

   F    v. Jessie May Cousemacker was born on October 5, 1905 in Pambula, NSW,⁷⁴ was baptised on August 16, 1907 in Pambula, NSW, died on March 11, 1988 in Pambula, NSW at age 82, and was buried on March 13, 1988 in Pambula Cemetery, NSW.

Jessie married Norman Vassal Robinson, son of Alfred Robinson and Alice Ada Gates, on February 3, 1927 in Pambula, NSW.⁷⁵ Norman was born on December 2, 1902 in Bega, NSW,⁷⁶ died on February 24, 1972 in Eden, NSW⁷⁷ at age 69, and was buried on February 26, 1972 in Pambula Cemetery, NSW.

More about Norman:

• Before 1942 his occupation was Buttermaker/Manager.

• He served in the military RAAF 69304 Cpl 1 Tpt and Movement office between August 26, 1942 and November 27, 1945.

• Occupation: Secretary/Manager Merimbula RSL.

   M    vi. Joseph Roy Cousemacker was born on September 10, 1907 in Merimbula, NSW,⁷⁸ died on February 22, 1948 in Eden, NSW at age 40, and was buried on February 23, 1948 in Pambula Cemetery, NSW. The cause of his death was Heart Block Myocardial Degeneration and Hypertension. Another name for Joseph was Mick.

Death Notes: Wilst helping his wife make the Bed

More about Joseph:

• In 1935 his occupation was Fisherman in Merimbula/Labourer.

• Burial Witnesses: K.Meaker and C B Nolan, February 23, 1948.

• Informant for Death: Henry William Cousemacker Brother.

• Minister and Religion for Death/Cremation: D.B.Hobson Church of England.

Joseph married Dulcie May Ward on February 4, 1935 in Christ Church Pambula, NSW.⁷⁹ Dulcie was born on April 9, 1913 in Oatley, NSW and died on August 12, 1995 at age 82.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Age at Marriage: Groom Aged 27 years Bride Aged 21 years, February 4, 1935.

• Minister of Wedding: H.T.Genge Church of England, February 4, 1935.

• Marriage Witnesess: Henry W Cousemacker and Marie Gerathy, February 4, 1935.

Notes: Parents are Harold Saunders Ward Fisherman and MaryElizabeth Dunn

   M    vii. Bertie Alexander Cousemacker was born in 1909 in Pambula, NSW,⁸⁰ died on October 29, 1943 in Randwick, NSW⁸¹ at age 34, and was buried on October 30, 1943 in Upper Picton Cemetery Redbank Hill Picton, NSW. The cause of his death was Pulmonary Tuberculosis admitted to Hospital 11 Feb 1943.

More about Bertie:

• In 1918 his occupation was Labourer/Munition Worker/ Lorry Driver/ Invalid Pensioner.

Bertie married Alma Daphne Kerin, daughter of Joseph P. I. Kerin and Alice May B. Cartwight, on October 5, 1930 in Sydney, NSW.⁸² Alma was born in 1913 in Sutherland, NSW, died on November 1, 1939 in Sydney, NSW⁸³ at age 26, and was buried on November 3, 1939.

Notes: Parents Named Joseph P and Alice M

   F    viii. Edith Louise Veronica Cousemacker was born on October 4, 1916 in Merimbula, NSW and died on October 6, 1987 in Liverpool, NSW at age 71. The cause of her death was Breast Cancer. Another name for Edith was Edie.

Edith married Patrick James Ryan in 1945 in Grafton, NSW.⁸⁴ Patrick died between October 5, 1981 and October 6, 1987.

   F    ix. Hazel Lillian Cousemacker was born in 1920 in Pambula, NSW, died on March 26, 1971 in Parramatta, NSW⁸⁵ at age 51, and was buried on March 28, 1971 in Pambula Cemetery, NSW.

Hazel married someone.

4. Mary Cousemacker (Hypolitus¹) was born on April 23, 1875 in Bega, NSW,¹² died on January 29, 1963 in Kogarah, NSW¹³ at age 87, and was buried on January 31, 1963 in Woronora, NSW. The cause of her death was Cerebral Hemorrhage , Cerebral Sclerosis, Diabetes Mellitue.

More about Mary:

• Religion: Church of England.

• She lived at Pambula,, Nimmitabel Kogarah NSW.

Mary married Thomas King, son of George Ahkin Or Ah Kin and Mary Ann Higgins, on June 1, 1898 in Bega, NSW.⁸⁶ Thomas was born on May 28, 1870 in Bombala, NSW,⁸⁷ died on May 12, 1954 in Kogarah, NSW⁸⁸ at age 83, and was buried on May 14, 1954 in Woronora, NSW. The cause of his death was Pericorditis , Myocerdial infarction ,Coronary Artery Disease. Other names for Thomas were Tom King and Ahkin.

Notes: Born at Delgate Diggings at Craigie
Thomas ( known as Tom) married Mary Cousemacker in Bega in 1898 and settled in Merimbula area as a butcher for some years. His four elderst children were born there but he retuned to Nimmitabel about 1905 and had a butcher"s shop there for many years before going to Sydney in the 1930s to live in Kogarah.
J.W.Evans in his book "Nimitybelle-70 years of memories" writes about Tom and his butchers shop:This shop was owned and operated by Tom King. The name was originally Ah-Kin. When the familey left school he considered the chinese name might make it difficult for them getting Goverment jobs, so changed the name by deed-poll. The building between the shop and the Bakehouse was his residence. The shop and residence were demolished about 1965. King and sons did all their own slaughtering. The slaughter house was on the south side of the Springfield road some five six hundred yards over the railway line. The butcher boy came around on horseback and took your orders on Friday Afternoon. The orders were cut, wrapped,and delivered on Saturday morning. Tom died in 1954 and is buried in Woronora Cemetery.

More about Thomas:

• Before 1954 his occupation was Butcher.

• Before May 12, 1954 he lived at Lived at 85 Warialda Street Kogarah NSW.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Ernest William Cousemacker was born in 1894 in Candelo, NSW, died on October 19, 1898 in Merimbula, NSW at age 4, and was buried on October 21, 1898 in Pambula Cemetery, NSW.

Notes: Ernest is not listed on his mothers Mary Kings DeathCertificate as can be seen from the BDM Enquireies thefather of Ernest is not listed on his birth or DeathEnquiry. On his death certificate the spelling ofCousemacker is Consemacker

   M    ii. John Stanley King was born in 1899 in Merimbula, NSW⁸⁹ and died on August 4, 1922 in Petersham, NSW at age 23.

   M    iii. Thomas Reginald King was born on January 29, 1901 in Merimbula, NSW⁹⁰ and died on March 25, 1975 in Camden, NSW⁹¹ at age 74.

Thomas married Clarice Irene Prior, daughter of William Henry Prior and Mary Laura Wales, on August 16, 1923 in Waverley, NSW.⁹² Clarice was born on May 10, 1902 in West Wyalong, NSW.⁹³

Notes: Parents at Birth Given as William H and Mary Wales

   M    iv. Walter Roy King was born on September 2, 1902 in Merimbula, NSW⁹⁴ and died on September 17, 1985 in Carlton, NSW at age 83.

More about Walter:

• Between May 12, 1954 and January 29, 1963 he lived at Living at 3 Argyle Street Carlton Victoria.

Walter married Mary Josephine Rankin, daughter of Donald James Rankin and Mary Elizabeth Peters, on February 3, 1927 in Cooma, NSW.⁹⁵ Mary was born on May 9, 1906 in Nimmitabel, NSW⁹⁶ and died on November 28, 1994 in Sydney, NSW at age 88.

Marriage Notes: Marriage Certificate No 1200

   F    v. Agnes Mary King was born on April 21, 1904 in Merimbula, NSW⁹⁷ and died on October 26, 1999 in Normanhurst, NSW at age 95. Another name for Agnes was Mollie.

Agnes married Nicholas Sheridan Moore, son of Nicholas Joseph Moore and Mary Ann Boyle, on April 26, 1930 in Sydney, NSW.⁹⁸ Nicholas was born on May 12, 1905 in Wellington, NSW⁹⁹ and died on December 4, 1946 in Sydney, NSW¹⁰⁰ at age 41.

   M    vi. Frederick James King was born on August 10, 1906 in Nimmitabel, NSW¹⁰¹ and died on August 26, 1983 in Canberra, ACT at age 77.

More about Frederick:

• Before May 30, 1930 his occupation was Labourer.

Frederick married Mavis Hilda Burton, daughter of Henry Frederick Burton and Lavinia May Blyton, on May 30, 1930 in Bega, NSW.¹⁰² Mavis was born in 1913 in Bega, NSW.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Age at Marriage: Groom Aged 23 years, Bride aged 19 years, May 30, 1930.

• Minister of Wedding: Peter Donnelly, May 30, 1930.

• Marriage Witnesess: Harry Lovel Burton and Phylis Irene Burton, May 30, 1930.

   F    vii. Edith Mary King was born on June 1, 1908 in Cooma, NSW and died on July 3, 1988 in Gosford, NSW at age 80. Another name for Edith was King.

Edith married Sydney Bernard Cashin, son of Bernard Patrick Cashin and Emily Wray, on June 2, 1934 in Sutherland, NSW.¹⁰³ Sydney was born on April 4, 1913 in Marrickville, NSW and died on November 4, 1960 in Gosford, NSW¹⁰⁴ at age 47.

5. Alfred James Cousemacker (Hypolitus¹) was born on July 13, 1877 in Pambula, NSW¹⁴ and died in 1937 in Canterbury, NSW¹⁵ at age 60.

More about Alfred:

• Occupation: Butcher Parramatta NSW.

Alfred married Beatrice Pearl Ryder, daughter of William Ryder and Mary Elizabeth Conroy, on January 27, 1908 in NSW.¹⁰⁵ Beatrice was born in 1887 in Granville, NSW¹⁰⁶ and died in 1963 in Marrickville, NSW¹⁰⁷ at age 76.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. John R. Cousemacker was born in 1910 in St Leonards, NSW.

John married Gladys M. Bullivant.

   F    ii. Doris M. Cousemacker was born in 1911 in Sydney, NSW and died in 1927 in Canterbury, NSW¹⁰⁸ at age 16.

Birth Notes: Birth Certificate No 36247

Death Notes: Death Certificate No 18034

   F    iii. Beatrice Edna Cousemacker was born in 1912 in Glebe, NSW and died on October 9, 1996 in Chatswood, NSW at age 84.

Beatrice married Alan Stewart MacIntosh, son of James Edward MacIntosh and Emma Craig, in 1939 in Canterbury, NSW.¹⁰⁹ Alan was born in 1912 in Balmain North, NSW and died in 1973 in St Leonards, NSW at age 61.

   F    iv. Marjorie Jean Cousemacker was born in 1914 in Chatswood, NSW and died on November 17, 2007 at age 93.

Marjorie married Stanley James Hugh Turner in 1938 in Canterbury, NSW.¹¹¹

6. Janette Cousemacker (Hypolitus¹) was born on April 26, 1880 in Pambula, NSW¹⁶ and died on July 27, 1972 in Burwood, NSW¹⁷ at age 92. Another name for Janette was Jessie Or Janet.

Janette married Percy Vernon Phinn, son of Charles Walter Phinn and Susannah, on April 21, 1904 in Sydney, NSW.¹¹² Percy was born in 1879 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England and died on April 30, 1940 in Rozelle, NSW¹¹³ at age 61.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Charles Walter Hamilton Phinn was born in 1906 in St Leonards, NSW¹¹⁴ and died on August 20, 1999 at age 93.

Charles married Edna Maisie Cooke in 1933 in Casino, NSW.¹¹⁵ Edna was born in 1912 and died on October 3, 2003 in Ballina, NSW at age 91.

   M    ii. William Herbert C. Phinn was born in 1909 in Ryde, NSW and died in 1937 in Redfern, NSW¹¹⁶ at age 28.

   M    iii. George Henry Thomas Phinn was born in 1913 in Annandale, NSW and died on March 29, 2006 in Ashfield, NSW at age 93.

George married Olive Mary Jacobs in 1942 in Marrickville, NSW.¹¹⁷ Olive died on April 12, 1995 in Condell Park, NSW.

   F    iv. Rita Irene May Phinn .

Rita married Robert Murray in 1940 in Marrickville, NSW.¹¹⁸ Robert was born on March 21, 1905 in Cruden Bay, Scotland.

More about Robert:

• He served in the military as a Signalman, number NX33520, 2/12 Field Ambulance, Australian Army from June 21, 1940 to July 6, 1942 in WW2.

   F    v. Evelyn Maud Phinn .

Evelyn married Allan Leslie Short, son of William Short and Unknown, in 1953 in Sydney, NSW.¹¹⁹ Allan was born on September 1, 1920 in Sydney, NSW.

More about Allan:

• He served in the military as a Driver, number NX168950 (N246339), 5 AUST MAC PL, Australian Army from December 23, 1942 to March 27, 1946 in WW2.

7. Albert Cousemacker (Hypolitus¹) was born on November 2, 1884 in Pambula, NSW²¹ and died on March 11, 1959 in Katoomba, NSW²² at age 74. Another name for Albert was Bertie.

More about Albert:

• Between July 15, 1950 and May 10, 1952 his occupation was Farmer.

Albert married Florence Maud Howell, daughter of Henry Howell and Mary Jane Woods, on March 2, 1910 in Pambula, NSW.¹²⁰ Florence was born in 1889 in Pambula, NSW¹²¹ and died on August 10, 1951 in Grafton, NSW¹²² at age 62.

Marriage Notes: Berts surname at marriage registration is spelt Consemacker

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Phyllis Maud Cousemacker was born in 1911 in Eden, NSW and died on June 25, 1999 in Blackheath, NSW at age 88.

Phyllis married Gilbert Ronald Pullinger in 1942 in Drummoyne, NSW.¹²³ Gilbert was born in 1909 and died on January 20, 1992 in Blackheath, NSW at age 83.

   F    ii. Elva I. Cousemacker was born in 1913 in Eden, NSW and died in 1917 in Maclean, NSW¹²⁴ at age 4.

   M    iii. Cyril Bertie Cousemacker was born on January 18, 1915 in Chatswood, NSW and died on April 6, 1993 in Grafton, NSW at age 78.

More about Cyril:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N425263, 2 Battalion Volunteer Defense Corps Part time Duty, Australian Army from March 23, 1942 to October 10, 1943 in WW2.

Cyril married Doris Jean Clark, daughter of Lawrence J. Clark and Alice J. Eggins, in October 1942 in Grafton, NSW.¹²⁵ Doris was born on May 30, 1915 in Ulmarra, NSW and died on August 25, 1997 in Grafton, NSW at age 82.

Notes: Parents at Birth listed as Lawrence J and Alice J

   M    iv. Leslie Noel Cousemacker was born on October 16, 1916 in Grafton, NSW and died on October 9, 2006 in Yamba, NSW at age 89.

More about Leslie:

• He served in the military as a Private, N165273, 41 Battalion, Australian Army from May 28, 1941 to October 3, 1942 in WW2.

• On July 15, 1950 his occupation was Farmer.

Leslie married Betty Jean Watkins.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Age at Marriage: Groom aged 33 years, Bride aged 23 years, July 15, 1950.

• Minister of Wedding: F.P.McMaster, July 15, 1950.

• Marriage Witnesess: E.L.Robinson and E.H. Cousemacker, July 15, 1950.

• Parish Register Index: Baptist Church Grafton 157, July 15, 1950.

• Lived At: Groom Southgate Grafton NSW Bride Great Marlow Grafton NSW, Bef 1950, Grafton, NSW.

More about Betty:

• On July 15, 1950 her occupation was Shop Assistant.

   F    v. Beryl Janet Cousemacker

Beryl married William Francis Mulley, son of William Joseph Mulley and Dorothea Samblebe,.

   M    vi. Eric Henry Cousemacker was born on October 24, 1923 in Calliope, NSW, died on June 6, 2006 at age 82, and was buried on June 8, 2006 in Clarence, NSW.

More about Eric:

• On May 10, 1952 his occupation was Farmer.

• Before June 6, 2006 he lived at 36 Milton Street in Grafton, NSW.

Eric married Dulice Enid Watkins.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Age at Marriage: Groom aged 28 years, Bride aged 21 years, May 10, 1952.

• Minister of Wedding: F.P.McMaster, May 10, 1952.

• Marriage Witnesess: M.A.Gerrard and Alf P. Crapp, May 10, 1952.

• Parish Register Index: No 490, May 10, 1952.

   F    vii. Lola Cousemacker

8. Alice Margaret Cousemacker (Joseph William², Hypolitus¹) was born on September 30, 1901 in Merimbula, NSW,⁷³ died on January 9, 1997 in Picton, NSW at age 95, and was buried on January 14, 1997 in Leppington, NSW. The cause of her death was Bilateral Bronchopneumonia. Another name for Alice was Rita.

Alice married Arthur Herbert Burton, son of William Daniel Burton and Emma Hyde, on August 20, 1927 in St. Thomas' Church of England, Narellan, NSW.¹²⁶ Arthur was born on May 26, 1886 in Lochiel near Pambula, NSW,¹²⁷ died on June 15, 1973 in Camden, NSW¹²⁸ at age 87, and was buried on June 18, 1973 in Leppington Crematorium, NSW. The cause of his death was Cerebro Vascular Accident.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Age at Marriage: Groom 41 years old and Bride 25 years old, August 20, 1927.

• Minister of Wedding: Allan F Pain, 1927.

• Marriage Witnesess: N Burton and V.V. Ellingwood, 1927.

• Before 1973 they lived in Tahmoor, NSW.

More about Arthur:

• Occupation: Carrier.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Cecil Cousemacker was born on November 8, 1919 in Merimbula, NSW, died on February 12, 1921 in Parramatta, NSW¹²⁹ at age 1, and was buried on February 14, 1921 in Rookwood, NSW. The cause of his death was Meningitis,Whooping Cough and Brobches Pneumonia. Another name for Cecil was Cecil Burton.

   M    ii. Cedric Arthur Cousemaker was born on May 17, 1921 in Blacktown, NSW, died on June 16, 1921 in Blacktown, NSW,¹³⁰ and was buried on June 17, 1921 in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW. The cause of his death was Convulsions and Acute Bronchites.

   M    iii. Mervyn Herbert Cousemacker was born on January 12, 1923 in Richmond, NSW, died on July 7, 1972 in Camden, NSW¹³¹ at age 49, and was buried on July 11, 1972 in Thirlmere, NSW. The cause of his death was Died From Injuries via Shock and Haemorrhage from Motor Vehicale Accident. Other names for Mervyn were Merv and Mervyn Burton.

Birth Notes: Birth Certificate No 7870

Death Notes: Death Certificate No 61778 Aged 49 years

Notes: Merv's Birth certificate shows his surname as Cousemacker and no father listed

More about Mervyn:

• Between 1945 and 1972 his occupation was Carrier own Buisness.

Mervyn married Elizabeth Mary Cash, daughter of John Richard Cash and Cecelia Lobb, on June 24, 1945 in Thirlmere, NSW.¹³² Elizabeth was born on December 12, 1915 in Thirlmere, NSW, was baptised on June 25, 1916, died on October 30, 2000 in Bowral, NSW at age 84, and was buried on November 2, 2000 in Thirlmere, NSW. The cause of her death was Endocardits Septicaemia.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Age at Marriage: Bride Aged 30 years, Groom Aged 22 years, June 1945.

• Marriage Witnesess: M.D.Burton and D Turnbull, 1945.

• Between 1969 and 2000 they lived in Tahmoor, NSW.

• Between 1945 and 1969 they lived in Tahmoor, NSW.

   F    iv. Margaret Jean Cousemaker was born on May 11, 1926 in Surry Hills, NSW, died on June 19, 1933 in Camden, NSW¹³³ at age 7, and was buried on June 20, 1933 in Picton, NSW. The cause of her death was Diptheria and Mycardial Failure. Another name for Margaret was Margaret Jean Burton.

   F    v. Mavis Dorothy Burton was born on March 19, 1928 in Sydney, NSW and died on April 18, 2008 in Launceston, TAS at age 80. Another name for Mavis was Doss.

Burial Notes: A Memorial Service was conducted on the 24 Apr 2008 at Tahmoor New South Wales and the Cremated Remains wrer interened at Leppington Lawn Cemetery alside her husdand Ray.

More about Mavis:

• She was cremated on April 20, 2008 in Tasmania.

• Education: Leaving Certificate.

• Occupation: Teachers Aid Nurse.

• Burial/Cremation: April 24, 2008, Leppington, NSW. Cremated in Tasmainia and Ashes buried at Leppington

Mavis married Raymond George Angel, son of Frederick Angel and Ethel Elizabeth Steward, on September 6, 1946 in Presbyterian Church Tahmoor, NSW.¹³⁴ Raymond was born on September 6, 1923 in Bundanoon, NSW, died on December 1, 1992 in Tahmoor, NSW at age 69, and was buried on December 2, 1992 in Liverpool, NSW.

More about Raymond:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N244298, 114 AUSTRALIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL, Australian Army between January 11, 1942 and December 20, 1945 in WW2.

   M    vi. Eric Royce Burton was born on September 9, 1929 in Camden, NSW, died on February 6, 1999 in Batehaven, NSW at age 69, and was buried on February 8, 1999 in Liverpool, NSW.

Eric married Elaine Whilhelmina Angel, daughter of Theodore Charles Angel and Harriet Maude Denney, on March 12, 1949 in Bowral, NSW.¹³⁵ Elaine was born circa 1925 and died in 1994 in Grenfell, NSW at age 69. Another name for Elaine was Billy.

Eric next married Peggy McGee.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Partners: Never Married.

   F    vii. Janice Patricia Burton

Janice married Herbert Victor Hanger.

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