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William John Harris
c1859 Cooma
(Last changed Saturday March 24, 2012)

Descendants of William John Harris
Compiled from the new Monaro Pioneers database: 24.07.08
with additional information supplied by:
Wendy Deacon [
wendymdeacon-at-hotmail.com]  24.07.08


First Generation


1. William John Harris, son of William Harris and Mary, was born circa 1820 in Staffordshire, England, died on June 1, 1898 in Bombala, NSW1 at age 78, and was buried on June 3, 1898 in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Catholic Section. The cause of his death was Cronic Bronchitis/Heart disease.

Notes: Arrived Australia: Abt. 1838, Convict ??

More about William:

• Occupation: Shoemaker.

• In 1859 he lived in Nimmitabel, NSW.

William married Ellen Reidy, daughter of John Reidy and Elizabeth Anne Campbell, on April 12, 1859 in Catholic Church, Cooma District, NSW.2 Ellen was born on May 1, 1841 in Yass, NSW,3 was baptised on April 13, 1842 in Catholic Church, Cunningham Creek near Yass, NSW, died on June 17, 1908 in Bombala, NSW4 at age 67, and was buried on June 21, 1908 in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Catholic Section. The cause of her death was Pneumonia.

Marriage Notes: Witness to Marriage 1859, Daniel O'Mara and Phoebe Simms

More about Ellen:

• In 1859 her occupation was House maid.

• In 1859 she lived in Nimmitabel, NSW.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Elizabeth Ann Harris was born on February 26, 1860 in Bombala, NSW5 and died in 1875 in Cooma, NSW6 at age 15.

   F    ii. Mary Ann Harris was born on May 27, 1861 in Bombala, NSW7 and died in 1861 in Cooma, NSW.8

   2 F    iii. Sarah Harris was born on April 23, 1862 in Bombala, NSW.9

   3 F    iv. Jane Harris was born on November 1, 1863 in Nimmitabel, NSW10 and died in 1944 in North Sydney, NSW11 at age 81.

   M    v. John Daniel Harris was born on April 28, 1865 in Bombala, NSW12 and died in 1945 in Bega, NSW13 at age 80.

   M    vi. Daniel Harris was born on August 27, 1867 in Bombala, NSW14 and died in 1884 in Cooma, NSW15 at age 17.

   F    vii. Mary Ann Harris was born on May 29, 1869 in Bombala, NSW and died before 1872 in Bombala, NSW.

   4 M    viii. William Harris was born on June 7, 1870 in Bombala, NSW,16 died on December 29, 1949 in Bombala, NSW17 at age 79, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 628.

   5 F    ix. Mary Ellen Harris was born on October 20, 1872 in Buckleys Crossing, Dalgety, NSW and died on March 7, 1965 in Canberra, ACT at age 92.

   6 F    x. Catherine Harris was born on September 3, 1874 in Murranumbla, Monaro, NSW,18 died on December 30, 1967 in Croydon, NSW19 at age 93, and was buried on January 4, 1968 in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW Catholic section.

   7 F    xi. Annie Harris was born on October 23, 1876 in Cooma, NSW20 and died in 1962 in Burwood, NSW21 at age 86.

   8 M    xii. James Henry Harris 22 was born on May 11, 1879 in Dalgety, NSW, died on September 29, 1928 in Crookwell, NSW23 at age 49, and was buried on October 1, 1928 in Crookwell Cemetery, NSW Catholic section.

   9 M    xiii. Henry Edward Harris was born on February 10, 1881 in Bombala, NSW24 and died in 1953 in Parramatta, NSW25 at age 72.

   F    xiv. Elizabeth Ann Harris was born on June 16, 1883 in Dalgety, NSW26 and died in 1890 in Dalgety, NSW27 at age 7.

   10 M    xv. Thomas Harris was born on September 27, 1884 in Bombala, NSW28 and died on January 6, 1953 in Bombala, NSW29 at age 68.

Second Generation


2. Sarah Harris (William John1) was born on April 23, 1862 in Bombala, NSW.9

Sarah married Henry Edwards Kirk, son of Alexander Kirk and Mary Goulding, in 1883 in Cooma, NSW.30 Henry was born on March 16, 1855 in Liverpool Plains, NSW31 and was baptised on July 25, 1855 in Christ Church, Cooma, NSW.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Henry W. A. Kirk was born in 1883 in Cooma, NSW.32

   11 M    ii. Edwin Dolby Kirk was born on April 22, 1884 in Dalgety, NSW,33 died on February 6, 1960 at age 75, and was buried in Woombye War Cemetery, Queensland.

   M    iii. Ernest V. Kirk was born in 1886 in Cooma, NSW.34

   F    iv. Ellen M. Kirk was born in 1888 in Cooma, NSW.35 Another name for Ellen was Nellie.

   M    v. Volney A. Kirk was born in 1891 in Bombala, NSW.36

   M    vi. Hubert J. Kirk was born in 1893 in Bombala, NSW.37

   F    vii. Sarah R. Kirk was born in 1895 in Bombala, NSW.38

   M    viii. Jonas J. Kirk was born in 1898 in Bemboka, NSW.39

   M    ix. Donny B. Kirk was born in 1900 in Bemboka, NSW.40

   M    x. William Kirk was born in 1902 in Bemboka, NSW41 and died on August 9, 1902 in Bemboka, NSW.42

   F    xi. Charlotte I. Kirk was born in 1904 in Bemboka, NSW.43

   F    xii. Ida M. M. Kirk was born in 1906 in Bemboka, NSW44 and died in 1908 in Murwillumbah, NSW45 at age 2.

3. Jane Harris (William John1) was born on November 1, 1863 in Nimmitabel, NSW10 and died in 1944 in North Sydney, NSW11 at age 81.

Jane married someone.

Her child was:

   12 M    i. Charles Harris was born on July 30, 1884 in Marranumbla near Cooma, NSW,46 died on May 10, 1961 in Ashfield, NSW47 at age 76, and was buried on May 11, 1961 in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW Church of England section.

Jane married Jacob Beileiter, son of Johannes Beileiter and Anna Barbara Hoffman, in 1890 in Bombala, NSW.48 Jacob was born on November 15, 1861 in Bombala, NSW, died in August 1928 in Bombala, NSW49 at age 66, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. William Jacob M. Beileiter was born in 1893 in Bombala, NSW50 and died in 1965 in Balmain, NSW51 at age 72.

William married Harriett G. Doyle in 1919 in Paddington, NSW.52 Harriett was born circa 1897.

Marriage Notes: Witness to Marriage in 1912, Charles Harris and Rebecca Gillard

   F    ii. Eleanor M. C. Beileiter was born in 1895 in Bombala, NSW.53

Eleanor married Herbert Gill in July 1921 in St. Matthias' Church of England, Bombala, NSW.54 Herbert was born circa 1895 in Sydney, NSW.

   F    iii. Irene C. Beileiter was born in 1899 in Bombala, NSW55 and died in 1899 in Bombala, NSW.56 (Twin)

   F    iv. Eveline C. Beileiter was born in 1899 in Bombala, NSW57 and died in 1899 in Bombala, NSW.58 (Twin)

   M    v. Lewis Hamilton Beileiter was born in 1901 in Bombala, NSW,59 died on February 23, 1976 in Cooma, NSW60 at age 75, and was buried in Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 392.

Lewis married Rose J. Williams in 1928 in Bombala, NSW.61 Rose was born circa 1908.

4. William Harris (William John1) was born on June 7, 1870 in Bombala, NSW,16 died on December 29, 1949 in Bombala, NSW17 at age 79, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 628. Another name for William was Bill.

William married Amy Ingram, daughter of Henry Ingram and Sophia Elton, in 1922 in Bombala, NSW.62 Amy was born on November 15, 1889 in Bombala, NSW,63 died on May 25, 1963 in Bombala, NSW64 at age 73, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 627.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Sybil Harris .

Sybil married John Gray.

   F    ii. Eunice Ellen Harris was born on January 24, 1923 and died on October 7, 1986 in Bombala, NSW at age 63.

Eunice married Francis Stanley Kimber, son of George Thomas Kimber and Sarah Ann Whitlock, in 1941 in Bombala, NSW.65 Francis was born on December 4, 1916 in Bombala, NSW, died on December 31, 1978 in Bombala, NSW66 at age 62, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 724. Another name for Francis was Tiger.

William next married Clarissa May Jeffery, daughter of James Jeffery and Elizabeth Reardon, in 1918 in Sydney, NSW.67 Clarissa was born on November 22, 1890 in Tumut, NSW68 and died on August 17, 1973 in Parramatta, NSW69 at age 82.

5. Mary Ellen Harris (William John1) was born on October 20, 1872 in Buckleys Crossing, Dalgety, NSW and died on March 7, 1965 in Canberra, ACT at age 92.

Mary had a relationship with James Robbie, son of John Simpson Robbie and Ann Ballantine,. This couple did not marry. James was born in 1861 in Bombala, NSW,70 died on July 23, 1917 in Bombala, NSW71 at age 56, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 318.

More about James:

• Occupation: Labourer.

Their children were:

   M    i. Norman Wilfred James Harris Robbie was born in 1892 in Bombala, NSW,72 died on October 16, 1944 in Canberra, ACT at age 52, and was buried on October 17, 1944 in Ex-serviceman section at Canberra Cemetery, Woden, ACT.

Notes: Surname shown on birth index is Harris - no father

More about Norman:

• Religion: Presbyterian.

• Occupation: Labourer.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 2416, 45th Battalion, 1st AIF from June 9, 1915 to April 10, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 14 July 1915

Norman married Cara Mia McLeod, daughter of Frederick George Henry McLeod and Jessie Emily Stevenson, in 1920 in Bombala, NSW.73 Cara was born on December 12, 1895 in Bombala, NSW74 and died on October 9, 1954 in Canberra, ACT at age 58.

   F    ii. Claudine Bernice Harris Robbie was born in 1896 in Bombala, NSW,75 died on November 2, 1960 in Canberra, ACT at age 64, and was buried on November 3, 1960 in Woden Valley Cemetery, ACT.

Notes: Surname shown as Harris on birth index - no father

Claudine married Harold John Aston, son of William Aston and Elizabeth, in 1917 in Bombala, NSW. Harold was born circa 1895 and died in 1959 in Sydney, NSW76 at age 64.

   13 F    iii. Mary Ethel Harris Robbie was born on November 20, 1899 in Bombala, NSW,77 died on March 22, 1966 in Canberra, ACT at age 66, and was buried on March 23, 1966 in Canberra Cemetery, Woden, ACT.

   M    iv. William J. Harris Robbie was born in 1901 in Bombala, NSW78 and died in 1902 in Bombala, NSW79 at age 1.

Notes: Surname shown as Harris on birth and death index - no father shown

   F    v. Ellen Mary Harris Robbie was born in 1904 in Bombala, NSW,80 died on September 6, 1974 in Canberra, ACT at age 70, and was buried on September 9, 1974 in Canberra Cemetery, Woden, ACT. Another name for Ellen was Nell.

Notes: Surname shown as Harris on the birth index - Father not shown

Ellen married Amos Leslie Blandon, son of George Alexander Blandon and Mary Ann Elizabeth Ford, in 1923 in Queanbeyan, NSW.81 Amos was born on January 6, 1903 in Queanbeyan, NSW,82 died on July 17, 1982 in Canberra, ACT at age 79, and was buried on July 20, 1982 in Gungahlin Cemetery, Canberra, ACT Ex-Serviceman section.

More about Amos:

• He served in the military as a Lance Corporal, number NX91080, 30 EMPLOYMENT COMPANY, Australian Army from March 4, 1942 to May 31, 1945 in WW2.

   M    vi. James Henry Robbie was born on March 7, 1905 in Bombala, NSW,83 died on October 21, 1955 in Canberra, ACT at age 50, and was buried on October 24, 1955 in Woden Cemetery, ACT.

Notes: Surname shown as Harris on birth index - no Father listed

James married Lillian Agnes McIntyre, daughter of Edwin William McIntyre and Ada Lillian Blundell, on May 7, 1932 in Queanbeyan, NSW.84 Lillian was born on July 23, 1909 in Araluen, NSW and died in Ainslie, ACT.

   F    vii. Annie Lee Harris Robbie was born circa 1907, died on July 23, 1965 in Canberra, ACT at age 58, and was buried on July 26, 1965 in Canberra Cemetery, Woden, ACT.

Annie married Walter Humber Gregory in 1925 in Queanbeyan, NSW.85 Walter was born on November 14, 1905 in Canberra, ACT, died on June 23, 1956 in Canberra, ACT at age 50, and was buried on June 25, 1956 in Canberra Cemetery, Woden, ACT.

   14 M    viii. Thomas Daniel Harris Robbie was born on September 17, 1908 in Bombala, NSW, died on March 17, 1980 in Canberra, ACT at age 71, and was buried on March 19, 1980 in Gungahlin Cemetery, Canberra, ACT.

   M    ix. Harold Harris Robbie was born circa 1910 in Bombala, NSW.

Harold married Ethel Mary Spearing. Ethel died on May 29, 1946 in Canberra, ACT and was buried on May 30, 1946 in Woden Valley Cemetery, ACT.

Harold next married Henrietta Moore. Henrietta was born circa 1912, died on May 27, 1982 in Canberra, ACT at age 70, and was buried on May 28, 1982 in Gungahlin Cemetery, Canberra, ACT. Other names for Henrietta were Babe and Aston.

Notes: Henrietta was previously married to Unknown Aston.

   M    x. Leslie John Harris Robbie was born on August 1, 1915 in Bombala, NSW, died on June 25, 1979 in Canberra, ACT at age 63, and was buried on June 27, 1979 in Canberra Cemetery, Woden, ACT.

Leslie married Stella Marie Esmond. Stella was born circa 1916, died on November 12, 1997 in Queanbeyan, NSW at age 81, and was buried on November 14, 1997 in Queanbeyan, NSW.

6. Catherine Harris (William John1) was born on September 3, 1874 in Murranumbla, Monaro, NSW,18 died on December 30, 1967 in Croydon, NSW19 at age 93, and was buried on January 4, 1968 in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW Catholic section. The cause of her death was Broncho-pneumonia.

More about Catherine:

• Occupation: Domestic Servant.

• Religion: Methodist.

Catherine married Thomas Arthur Elton, son of Andrew Jacob Elton and Margaret A. Brownlie, on June 15, 1904 in Bombala, NSW, In the residence of Jacob Beileiter.86 Thomas was born on August 19, 1873 in "Ashton", near Bombala, NSW,87 died on December 10, 1957 in Bega, NSW88 at age 84, and was buried on December 11, 1957 in Bega Cemetery, NSW Church of England section. The cause of his death was Carcinoma of Gall Bladder, lasting 4 years. Another name for Thomas was Tom.

Marriage Notes: Witness to Marriage Percy Ingram and Nellie Kirk.

Notes: MI in the Bega Valley Shire Book 1 1989 p164. Section P of Bega Cemetery "Elton Thomas Arthur, Died 10 Dec 1957, Aged 84 years; Also Clifford Thomas Elton, Accidentally Killed 16 Nov 1955, Aged 26 years"

More about Thomas:

• Occupation: Labourer.

• Religion: Methodist.

• On June 15, 1904 he lived in "Maharatta", Bombala, NSW.

• On September 27, 1908 he lived in Wambrook near Cooma, NSW.

• On October 8, 1908 his occupation was Station Manager.

• On December 10, 1957 his occupation was Caretaker.

Children from this marriage were:

   15 F    i. Iraleen Elton was born on April 4, 1905 in Cooma, NSW89 and died in 1974 in NSW90 at age 69.

   16 F    ii. Olive Jean Elton was born on September 27, 1909 in Wambrook near Cooma, NSW, died on May 11, 1984 in Mudgee, NSW at age 74, and was buried on May 15, 1984 in Bega Cemetery, NSW Church of England section.

   F    iii. Jocelyn Mary Mcneil Elton was born on June 30, 1915 in Bombala, NSW, died on April 19, 2001 in Kiama, NSW at age 85, and was buried in Old Cemetery, Kaima, NSW. Another name for Jocelyn was Jolly.

Notes: Jocelyn (Jolly) given names Mary McNei" after her great grandmother Mary Brownlie nee Mcneil.

Jocelyn married Rupert Henry Mcdonald O'Reilly, son of Rupert C. P. O'Reilly and Emily J. McDonald, in 1942 in Canterbury, NSW.91 Rupert was born in 1915 in Newtown, NSW.

Jocelyn next married Robert Hunt circa 1970 in Sydney, NSW. Robert was born circa 1915 and died circa 2002 in NSW at age 87.

Notes: Widower

7. Annie Harris (William John1) was born on October 23, 1876 in Cooma, NSW20 and died in 1962 in Burwood, NSW21 at age 86.

Annie married Maurice Jones Cotterill, son of Thomas Theodore Cotterill and Sarah M. Jones, on July 3, 1901 in Bombala, NSW.92 Maurice was born in 1872 in Quidong near Bombala, NSW,93 died on May 6, 1944 in Auburn, NSW94 at age 72, and was buried in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW. Another name for Maurice was Moses.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Ivy Irene Cotterill was born on January 11, 1903 in Bombala, NSW95 and died on August 20, 1991 in Umina, NSW at age 88.

Ivy married John E. Ware, son of John Joseph Ware and Marcella Mary Jackson, in 1925 in Queanbeyan, NSW.96 John was born in 1903 in Cooma, NSW.97

   M    ii. Thomas Theodore Cotterill was born on June 26, 1906 in Bombala, NSW98 and died on December 30, 1906 in Bombala, NSW.99 (Twin)

   M    iii. William John Cotterill was born on June 26, 1906 in Bombala, NSW100 and died in 1973 in Kogarah, NSW101 at age 67. (Twin)

William married Marjorie F. Maxwell, daughter of Thomas Phillip Maxwell and Mary Maria Wall, in 1926 in Queanbeyan, NSW.102 Marjorie was born in 1904 in Queanbeyan, NSW. Another name for Marjorie was Cis.

8. James Henry Harris 22 (William John1) was born on May 11, 1879 in Dalgety, NSW, died on September 29, 1928 in Crookwell, NSW23 at age 49, and was buried on October 1, 1928 in Crookwell Cemetery, NSW Catholic section. The cause of his death was General peritonitis following ruptured appendix.

More about James:

• Occupation: Labourer.

James married Ivy A. White, daughter of Thomas White and Elizabeth Elton, in 1907 in Bombala, NSW.103 Ivy was born in 1886 in Bombala, NSW.104

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. John Harris was born in 1907 in Bombala, NSW.105

   M    ii. William James Harris was born on May 23, 1909 in Bombala, NSW.106

More about William:

• He served in the military as a Gunner, number NX171862 (N378525), 54 Anti Tank Regiment, Australian Army from June 9, 1943 to December 4, 1945 in WW2.

William married Florence Eileen Tasker in 1939 in Sydney, NSW.107

   F    iii. Molly E. Harris was born in 1910 in Bombala, NSW.108

Molly married Osborn John B. Jacka, son of William Jacka and Louisa Elizabeth Graham, in 1928 in Crookwell, NSW.109 Osborn was born in 1908 in Crookwell, NSW and died in 1954 in Windsor, NSW110 at age 46.

   F    iv. Elva M. Harris was born in 1914 in Bombala, NSW.

Elva married Wilber Ian Jacka, son of William Jacka and Louisa Elizabeth Graham, in 1930 in Walcha, NSW.111 Wilber was born in 1909 in Crookwell, NSW and died in 1966 in Burwood, NSW112 at age 57.

9. Henry Edward Harris (William John1) was born on February 10, 1881 in Bombala, NSW24 and died in 1953 in Parramatta, NSW25 at age 72.

Henry married Grace S. Brownlie, daughter of Thomas Waters Brownlie and Elizabeth Quinn, in 1917 in Bombala, NSW.113 Grace was born in 1897 in Bombala, NSW114 and died on June 3, 1920 in Bombala, NSW115 at age 23. The cause of her death was Heart Failure (a few days after childbirth).

Notes: The Bombala Times notice of her death said:
4/6/1920 The death under somewhat sad circumstances took place in town last
Tuesday, June 3rd. Mrs P. (Grace) Harris, who was at Mrs Bedingfield's
Private Hospital, died suddenly that evening, leaving an infant a few days
old. Cause of death was heart failure. Mrs. Harris was the daughter of
Mrs. E. Brownlie, of Bellview.


Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Margaret E. Harris was born in 1917 in Bombala, NSW and died in 1917 in Bombala, NSW.116

   U    ii. Unknown Harris was born in 1920.

Henry next married Ruth Hannorah Baldwin, daughter of John Baldwin and Mary Ann, in 1927 in Hamilton, NSW.117 Ruth was born circa 1897 and died in 1960 in Burwood, NSW118 at age 63.

10. Thomas Harris (William John1) was born on September 27, 1884 in Bombala, NSW28 and died on January 6, 1953 in Bombala, NSW29 at age 68.

Thomas married Mary Jane Sullivan, daughter of James Sullivan and Mary Ann Sloan, on August 12, 1914 in Bombala, NSW.119 Mary was born in 1892 in Braidwood, NSW120 and died in 1929 in Bombala, NSW121 at age 37.

The child from this marriage was:

   F    i. Una Mary Harris was born circa 1918 in Bombala, NSW.

Una married Percy Elton Thompson, son of Percy E. Thompson and Ivy L. Seivl, in 1942 in Waverley, NSW.122 Percy was born in 1917 in Wallsend, NSW.

Thomas next married Catherine H. Povey, daughter of Albert Povey and Mary Ann Sloane, in 1932 in Queanbeyan, NSW.123 Catherine was born in 1897 in Cooma, NSW.124

The child from this marriage was:

   F    i. Ellen Anne Harris was born circa 1928 in Bombala, NSW.

Ellen married Max Atkins in 1952 in Bombala, NSW.125 Max was born on March 7, 1928 in Bombala, NSW.

Third Generation


11. Edwin Dolby Kirk (Sarah Harris2, William John1) was born on April 22, 1884 in Dalgety, NSW,33 died on February 6, 1960 at age 75, and was buried in Woombye War Cemetery, Queensland.

Notes: His nerves were bad for many years after the war, and he spent some time in hospital each winter with pleurisy.

More about Edwin:

• Religion: Church of England.

• Occupation: Farmer.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 1892, 11th Light Horse Regiment, 1st AIF from April 17, 1916 to July 10, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Malwa on 22 July 1916.

Edwin married Myrtle Walters on April 27, 1921 in Presbyterian Church, Nambour, QLD.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Edna Avis Kirk .

   F    ii. Clarice Edwina Kirk .

12. Charles Harris (Jane Harris2, William John1) was born on July 30, 1884 in Marranumbla near Cooma, NSW,46 died on May 10, 1961 in Ashfield, NSW47 at age 76, and was buried on May 11, 1961 in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW Church of England section. The cause of his death was Acute pulmonary oedema/myocardial degeneration.

More about Charles:

• In 1912 his occupation was Labourer-Candelo,NSW.

• In 1912 he lived in Candelo, NSW.

Charles married Rebecca Sarah Gillard, daughter of Unknown and Sarah Budd Harman, on September 28, 1912 in St. John's Church of England, Bega, NSW.126 Rebecca was born in 1884 in Bega, NSW127 and died in 1946 in Canterbury, NSW at age 62.

Marriage Notes: Witness to Marriage in 1912, W.J.Beileiter and Charlotte Hunter

More about Rebecca:

• In 1912 she lived in Bega, NSW.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Elizabeth Jane Harris was born in 1913 in Bega, NSW.

Elizabeth married Charles De Martino in 1934 in Bega, NSW.128 Charles was born circa 1900.

Elizabeth next married Rudolph William Solomon in 1955 in Petersham, NSW.129 Rudolph was born circa 1910.

   M    ii. Victor H. Harris was born in 1915 in Bega, NSW.

   F    iii. Dorothy May Harris was born circa 1920 in Kameruka, NSW and died in November 1997 in Batemans Bay, NSW at age 77.

More about Dorothy:

• In 1961 she lived in 144 Milton St., Ashfield, Sydney, NSW.

Dorothy married Albert William Wiles on March 2, 1940 in Kameruka, NSW.130 Albert was born circa 1918 and died in 1968 in Parramatta, NSW131 at age 50.

Dorothy next married Henry Boland on February 22, 1981. Henry was born circa 1918.

13. Mary Ethel Harris Robbie (Mary Ellen Harris2, William John1) was born on November 20, 1899 in Bombala, NSW,77 died on March 22, 1966 in Canberra, ACT at age 66, and was buried on March 23, 1966 in Canberra Cemetery, Woden, ACT. Another name for Mary was Ethel May.

Notes: Surname shown as Harris on the birth index - father not listed

Mary married Augustus Charles Bean, son of Albert Arthur Bean and Amelia Sorrell, on May 15, 1920 in Queanbeyan, NSW.132 Augustus was born in 1899 in Queanbeyan, NSW,133 died on February 17, 1924 in Queanbeyan, NSW134 at age 25, and was buried in Queanbeyan Riverside Cemetery, NSW Church of England section.

Mary next married Leo Stanley Harrington, son of Michael Harrington and Sarah Jane Reidy, on October 25, 1925 in Queanbeyan, NSW.135 Leo was born in 1905 in Bombala, NSW and died on March 28, 1970 in Canberra, ACT at age 65.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Helen Joyce Harrington was born in 1926 and died on February 17, 1996 in Canberra, ACT at age 70.

   F    ii. Valma Mary Harrington was born on January 27, 1931 in Canberra, ACT and died on May 19, 1988 in Canberra, ACT at age 57.

   M    iii. Laurence Leo Harrington was born in 1933 and died on July 10, 2003 in Canberra, ACT at age 70.

   M    iv. Robert Daniel Harrington was born in 1937 in Canberra, ACT and died on March 9, 1989 in Canberra, ACT at age 52.

   F    v. Kathleen Harrington was born on December 13, 1943 in Canberra, ACT and died on June 4, 2006 in Canberra, ACT at age 62.

   F    vi. Unknown Harrington .

Unknown married Eugene Wallace Southwell, son of George Stanley Southwell and Lila Ethel Maude West,. Eugene was born in 1924 and died on December 28, 1958 in Canberra, ACT at age 34. Another name for Eugene was Pagan.

Unknown next married John Thomas Venables, son of Elias Ward Venables and Eleanor Elizabeth Ivill,. John was born on January 2, 1922 in Queanbeyan, NSW and died on May 8, 1977 in Canberra, ACT at age 55. Another name for John was Jack.

More about John:

• He served in the military as a Gunner, number NX167006 (N268035), 1 Mountain Battery, Australian Army from April 13, 1943 to November 20, 1945 in WW2.

14. Thomas Daniel Harris Robbie (Mary Ellen Harris2, William John1) was born on September 17, 1908 in Bombala, NSW, died on March 17, 1980 in Canberra, ACT at age 71, and was buried on March 19, 1980 in Gungahlin Cemetery, Canberra, ACT.

Thomas married Muriel Agatha Gibbs, daughter of John Michael Gibbs and Julia Morrow, on February 4, 1933 in Canberra, ACT. Muriel was born on October 8, 1910 in Coolah, NSW, died on March 4, 1999 in Canberra, ACT at age 88, and was buried on March 9, 1999 in Gungahlin Cemetery, Canberra, ACT.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Kenneth John Robbie

Kenneth married Margaret Mary Devanny.

   M    ii. Brian Thomas Robbie

Brian married Dawn Gerhig.

   M    iii. Colin James Robbie

Colin married Mary Deans.

   M    iv. Peter Christian Robbie

Peter married Anne Crowe.

   M    v. Christopher Paul Robbie

Christopher married Victoria McCarthy.

15. Iraleen Elton (Catherine Harris2, William John1) was born on April 4, 1905 in Cooma, NSW89 and died in 1974 in NSW90 at age 69.

Iraleen married Franklyn James Williams in 1939 in Newtown, NSW.136 Franklyn was born circa 1900.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Lurline Jocelyn Williams was born on February 26, 1934 in Bombala, NSW and died in September 1996 in Sydney, NSW at age 62.

Lurline married Unknown Emery.

Lurline next married William Williams in Cooma, NSW.

   F    ii. Estelle Williams

Estelle married Terence Vincent O'Donahoe.

Iraleen had a relationship with Robert Ingram. Another name for Robert was Bob.

16. Olive Jean Elton (Catherine Harris2, William John1) was born on September 27, 1909 in Wambrook near Cooma, NSW, died on May 11, 1984 in Mudgee, NSW at age 74, and was buried on May 15, 1984 in Bega Cemetery, NSW Church of England section. The cause of her death was Hypostatic Pneumonia for 2 weeks; Generalised Atherosclerosis for years.

More about Olive:

• On September 27, 1908 she lived in Wambrook near Cooma, NSW.

• Religion: Church Of England.

• On May 11, 1984 she lived in Mudgee, NSW.

Olive married someone.

Her child was:

   M    i. Clifford Thomas Elton was born in 1929 in Cooma, NSW, died on November 16, 1955 in Lake Tabourie, Ulladulla, NSW137 at age 26, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW with his Grandfather Thomas A Elton. The cause of his death was Truck accident.

Notes: Born before mother's marriage to Charles Deacon, always used Elton as surname. Father thought to be "Comben", Monaro,NSW

More about Clifford:

• Occupation: Truck driver.

Olive married Charles Henry Deacon, son of Henry Charles Deacon and Muriel Eldridge, on December 8, 1930 in Christ Church, Pambula, NSW.138 Charles was born on January 7, 1901 in Cathcart, NSW,139 died on April 22, 1972 in Bega, NSW140 at age 71, and was buried on April 24, 1972 in Bega Cemetery, NSW Church of England section. The cause of his death was Prostate cancer. Another name for Charles was Charlie.

Marriage Notes: Witnesses to Marriage Bernard Koerber and W. Reed

Notes: NSW Archives Office..Cathcart School Records...from Julia Baker,ACT.,Nov.1991
"The Punishment Book"..Cathcart School
:Charlie Deacon8yrs-Disorderley on
26/3/19094 slaps
:Charlie Deacon8yrs-Disobedience on
1/3/19102 strokesteacher: Sullivan
:Charlie Deacon8yrs-Disobedience on
8/3/19102 strokesteacher:Sullivan
:Charlie Deacon9yrs-Disobedience on
17/2/19112 strokesteacher:Sullivan

Charlie and the Hammond boys, Harry,Federal,Wallace & William, always in trouble with the teacher, Mr.Sullivan

More about Charles:

• Occupation: Electrician.

• Religion: Church Of England.

• He enjoyed Artist/Photographer.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Clifford Thomas Elton was born in 1929 in Cooma, NSW, died on November 16, 1955 in Lake Tabourie, Ulladulla, NSW137 at age 26, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW with his Grandfather Thomas A Elton. The cause of his death was Truck accident.

Notes: Born before mother's marriage to Charles Deacon, always used Elton as surname. Father thought to be "Comben", Monaro,NSW

More about Clifford:

• Occupation: Truck driver.

   M    ii. Henry Charles Deacon was born on September 23, 1931 in Bega, NSW, died on January 25, 1952 in Korea at age 20, and was buried in United Nations Military Cemetery, Tanggok, Korea. The cause of his death was Killed in action.

   17 M    iii. Thomas Arthur Deacon

   F    iv. Jeanette Deacon

Jeanette married Raymond Francis Wood, son of Francis W. J. Wood and Della M. Barber,. Raymond was born on May 21, 1929 in Tamworth, NSW and died on July 5, 2008 in Taree, NSW at age 79.

   M    v. Geoffrey Deacon

Geoffrey married Wendy Margaret Johnson.

   M    vi. Robert Deacon was born on August 22, 1938 in Bega, NSW, died on January 20, 1940 in Bega, NSW141 at age 1, and was buried on January 21, 1940 in Bega Cemetery, NSW Church of England section.

Notes: Accidently killed at his home, Auckland St., Bega..being run over by his father..age..17 months

   M    vii. Bertram Deacon

Bertram married Virginia McGuire, daughter of Arthur Edgar McGuire and Eileen Elsie Schofield,.

   18 M    viii. Bernard Deacon

   M    ix. Roger Deacon

Roger married Janet McGregor, daughter of John McGregor and Iris Josephine Sweeney,.

   19 F    x. Robyn Deacon

   M    xi. Conrad Ian Deacon

Conrad married Pamm Rixon, daughter of Allen Rixon and Margaret Howard,.

Fourth Generation


17. Thomas Arthur Deacon (Olive Jean Elton3, Catherine Harris2, William John1)

Thomas married Valerie June Hall, daughter of Francis Lisle Hall and Nellie Irene McCole,.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Sharon Deacon

Sharon married William Turley.

   M    ii. Kenneth Thomas Deacon

Kenneth married Robyn Anne Harper.

   M    iii. David Deacon

David married Jackie Jarvis.

18. Bernard Deacon (Olive Jean Elton3, Catherine Harris2, William John1)

Bernard married Pauline McGrath.

The child from this marriage was:

   F    i. Tanya Deacon .

Bernard next married Thora Bolger.

19. Robyn Deacon (Olive Jean Elton3, Catherine Harris2, William John1)

Robyn married Phillip Robinson, son of Phillip Alan Mark Robinson and Irene Lillian Turner,.

The child from this marriage was:

   F    i. Tanya Deacon .


Sources


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3. NSW BDM Index, V18411444 61/1841.

4. NSW BDM Index, 4701/1908.

5. NSW BDM Index, 6493/1860.

6. NSW BDM Index, 5669/1875.

7. NSW BDM Index, 6874/1861.

8. NSW BDM Index, 2746/1861.

9. NSW BDM Index, 7078/1862.

10. NSW BDM Index, 7159/1863.

11. NSW BDM Index, 19437/1944.

12. NSW BDM Index, 7999/1865.

13. NSW BDM Index, 979/1945.

14. NSW BDM Index, 8570/1867.

15. NSW BDM Index, 10950/1884.

16. NSW BDM Index, 7354/1870.

17. NSW BDM Index, 27655/1949.

18. NSW BDM Index, 9740/1874.

19. NSW BDM Index, 14413/1968.

20. NSW BDM Index, 10289/1876.

21. NSW BDM Index, 13068/1962.

22. NSW BDM Index, 11917/1879.

23. NSW BDM Index, 22456/1928.

24. NSW BDM Index, 20479/1881.

25. NSW BDM Index, 17770/1953.

26. NSW BDM Index, 23170/1883.

27. NSW BDM Index, 3165/1890.

28. NSW BDM Index, 24967/1884.

29. NSW BDM Index, 2421/1953.

30. NSW BDM Index, 5657/1883.

31. NSW BDM Index, V1855290 42A/1855. .... NSW BDM Index, V1855760 42A/1855.

32. NSW BDM Index, 23133/1883.

33. NSW BDM Index, 24798/1884.

34. NSW BDM Index, 26502/1886.

35. NSW BDM Index, 27819/1888.

36. NSW BDM Index, 7258/1891.

37. NSW BDM Index, 7342/1893.

38. NSW BDM Index, 11219/1895.

39. NSW BDM Index, 1494/1898.

40. NSW BDM Index, 1530/1900.

41. NSW BDM Index, 20172/1902.

42. NSW BDM Index, 8512/1902.

43. NSW BDM Index, 1438/1904.

44. NSW BDM Index, 1465/1906.

45. NSW BDM Index, 14487/1908.

46. NSW BDM Index, 24911/1884.

47. NSW BDM Index, 10205/1961.

48. NSW BDM Index, 2534/1890.

49. NSW BDM Index, 14880/1928.

50. NSW BDM Index, 7424/1893.

51. NSW BDM Index, 24337/1965.

52. NSW BDM Index, 6983/1919.

53. NSW BDM Index, 30680/1895.

54. NSW BDM Index, 11574/1921.

55. NSW BDM Index, 1624/1899.

56. NSW BDM Index, 795/1899.

57. NSW BDM Index, 1625/1899.

58. NSW BDM Index, 794/1899.

59. NSW BDM Index, 1644/1901.

60. NSW BDM Index, 200408/1976.

61. NSW BDM Index, 19999/1928.

62. NSW BDM Index, 5786/1922.

63. NSW BDM Index, 7312/1890.

64. NSW BDM Index, 11765/1963.

65. NSW BDM Index, Stanley.

66. NSW BDM Index, 200121/1979.

67. NSW BDM Index, 10076/1918.

68. NSW BDM Index, 34457/1890.

69. NSW BDM Index, 63008/1973.

70. NSW BDM Index, 5651/1861.

71. NSW BDM Index, 7352/1917.

72. NSW BDM Index, 7357/1892.

73. NSW BDM Index, 16777/1920.

74. NSW BDM Index, 1856/1895.

75. NSW BDM Index, 20005/1896.

76. NSW BDM Index, 8990/1959.

77. NSW BDM Index, 1672/1900.

78. NSW BDM Index, 30041/1901.

79. NSW BDM Index, 8561/1902.

80. NSW BDM Index, 1551/1904.

81. NSW BDM Index, 14488/1923.

82. NSW BDM Index, 6318/1903.

83. NSW BDM Index, 11320/1905.

84. NSW BDM Index, 5917/1932.

85. NSW BDM Index, 13439/1925.

86. NSW BDM Index, 6130/1904.

87. NSW BDM Index, 7808/1873.

88. NSW BDM Index, 7172/1958.

89. NSW BDM Index, 12373/1905.

90. NSW BDM Index, 10636/1974.

91. NSW BDM Index, 20957/1942.

92. NSW BDM Index, 6217/1901.

93. NSW BDM Index, 7507/1872.

94. NSW BDM Index, 7333/1944.

95. NSW BDM Index, 1605/1903.

96. NSW BDM Index, 4118/1925.

97. NSW BDM Index, 29437/1903.

98. NSW BDM Index, 11435/1906.

99. NSW BDM Index, 11886/1906.

100. NSW BDM Index, 11436/1906.

101. NSW BDM Index, 59978/1973.

102. NSW BDM Index, 8996/1926.

103. NSW BDM Index, 3911/1907.

104. NSW BDM Index, 20100/1886.

105. NSW BDM Index, 22050/1907.

106. NSW BDM Index, 12280/1909.

107. NSW BDM Index, 18234/1939.

108. NSW BDM Index, 36179/1910.

109. NSW BDM Index, 8975/1928.

110. NSW BDM Index, 13833/1954.

111. NSW BDM Index, 16848/1930.

112. NSW BDM Index, 18527/1966.

113. NSW BDM Index, 2642/1917.

114. NSW BDM Index, 29644/1897.

115. NSW BDM Index, 6924/1920.

116. NSW BDM Index, 16638/1917.

117. NSW BDM Index, 3645/1927.

118. NSW BDM Index, 3969/1960.

119. NSW BDM Index, 11931/1914.

120. NSW BDM Index, 7765/1892.

121. NSW BDM Index, 9467/1929.

122. NSW BDM Index, 33980/1942.

123. NSW BDM Index, 5914/1932.

124. NSW BDM Index, 2480/1897.

125. NSW BDM Index, 6754/1952.

126. NSW BDM Index, 9208/1912.

127. NSW BDM Index, 18503/1884.

128. NSW BDM Index, 13090/1934.

129. NSW BDM Index, 10689/1955.

130. NSW BDM Index, 1806/1940.

131. NSW BDM Index, 42742/1968.

132. NSW BDM Index, 5780/1920.

133. NSW BDM Index, 6361/1899.

134. NSW BDM Index, 1029/1924.

135. NSW BDM Index, 17900/1925.

136. NSW BDM Index, 25075/1939.

137. NSW BDM Index, 6198/1956.

138. NSW BDM Index, 17099/1930.

139. NSW BDM Index, 1655/1901.

140. NSW BDM Index, 47872/1972.

141. NSW BDM Index, 1135/1940.

 

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