1. Ole Pedersen Olsen was born in 1800 in Larvig, Norway and died in 1865 in Larvig, Norway at age 65.

Ole married Ellen Caroline Sorensdatter in Norway. Ellen was born in 1796 in Norway and died in 1879 in Norway at age 83.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Severin Peter Olsen was born in 1829.

   2 M    ii. James Holston was born on October 26, 1833 in Larvig, Norway, died on August 15, 1926 in "Braemar", near Adaminaby, NSW¹ at age 92, and was buried in Old Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW Grave 234.

2. James Holston (Ole Pedersen¹) was born on October 26, 1833 in Larvig, Norway, died on August 15, 1926 in "Braemar", near Adaminaby, NSW¹ at age 92, and was buried in Old Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW Grave 234.

Notes: James anglicised his surname from Olsen to Holston when he arrived in Australia aboard the sailing ship "Walter Scott" in 1852. He was 19 years of age. Before he migrated he was a sailor on a merchant ship and was at Sevastopol during the Crimean War.
Following his arrival he went to the goldfields in Victoria, Lambing Flat NSW. (Young), New Zealand and Kiandra NSW. In 1866 he settled on land called "Providence" near Kiandra NSW and upon his marriage he moved to "Braemar" near Adaminaby NSW. Margaret, his wife, named this property and she and James had 10 children. It is said that Margaret had never consulted with a doctor until she was in her 80's.

More about James:

• Occupation: Merchant seaman, gold miner, farmer.

James married Margaret Taylor Carter, daughter of George Carter and Jane Gilholme, on June 1, 1868 in Adaminaby, NSW.² Margaret was born on July 26, 1844 in Kelso, Roxburgh, Scotland, died on July 7, 1935 in Adaminaby, NSW³ at age 90, and was buried in Old Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW Grave 234.

More about Margaret:

• She immigrated to Australia with family on the vessel "Empire" in 1853.

Children from this marriage were:

   3 F    i. Jane Holston was born in 1869 in "Braemar", near Adaminaby, NSW⁴ and died in 1966 in St Leonards, NSW⁵ at age 97.

   4 M    ii. Oscar Holston was born on February 28, 1871 in Cooma, NSW⁶ and died on June 23, 1958 at age 87.

   5 M    iii. George Holston was born on January 4, 1873 in "Braemar", near Adaminaby, NSW,⁷ died on May 10, 1959 in Berridale, NSW⁸ at age 86, and was buried in Gegedzerick Cemetery, Berridale, NSW Grave 203.

   M    iv. Abel Sevrin Holston was born in 1874 in "Braemar", near Adaminaby, NSW.⁹

More about Abel:

• He lived at Gippsland District VIC.

   6 F    v. Helen Holston was born in 1876 in "Braemar", near Adaminaby, NSW¹⁰ and died on July 23, 1958 in Caringbah, NSW¹¹ at age 82.

   7 F    vi. Lillian Holston was born on September 9, 1878 in "Braemar", near Adaminaby, NSW,¹² died on January 7, 1920 in Nimmo near Lake Eucumbene, NSW¹³ at age 41, and was buried in Round Plain Cemetery, NSW Grave 5.

   8 F    vii. Ruth Holston was born in 1880 in "Braemar", near Adaminaby, NSW and died in 1962 in Boorowa, NSW¹⁴ at age 82.

   F    viii. Irene Holston was born in 1882 in "Braemar", near Adaminaby, NSW¹⁵ and died in 1969 in Parramatta, NSW¹⁶ at age 87.

More about Irene:

• Occupation: Nurse, midwife.

Irene married James Thomas Swiney, son of George Elliott Swiney and Annie Maria Williams, in 1915 in Adaminaby, NSW.¹⁷ James was born in 1875 in Balranald, NSW¹⁸ and died in 1945 in Liverpool, NSW¹⁹ at age 70.

   9 F    ix. Blanche Holston was born in 1884 in "Braemar", near Adaminaby, NSW²⁰ and died in 1969 in Bega, NSW²¹ at age 85.

   10 F    x. Margaret Pearl Holston was born in 1889 in "Braemar", near Adaminaby, NSW²² and died in 1989 in NSW at age 100.

3. Jane Holston (James², Ole Pedersen¹) was born in 1869 in "Braemar", near Adaminaby, NSW⁴ and died in 1966 in St Leonards, NSW⁵ at age 97.

Jane married John Alexander Roddan, son of John Roddan and Jane, in 1894 in Adaminaby, NSW.²³ John was born in 1868 in Cooma, NSW²⁴ and died in 1944 in Granville, NSW²⁵ at age 76. Another name for John was Jack.

Notes: Surname spelt Rodden on death index

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Alexander Reginald Roddan was born in 1894 in Cooma, NSW,²⁶ died on March 21, 1918 in Wytschaete, Belgium (Battle of Messines) at age 24, and was buried in Outtersteene Communal Cemetery Extension Bailleul, Belgium. The cause of his death was Died of wounds.

More about Alexander:

• Religion: Presbyterian.

• Occupation: Railway porter.

• He served in the military as a Corporal, number 1967, 55th Battalion, 1st AIF from October 2, 1915 to March 21, 1918 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 23 June 1916

   F    ii. Ivy M. Roddan was born in 1896 in Cooma, NSW.²⁷

Ivy married James J. English in 1921 in Petersham, NSW.²⁸

   F    iii. Edna Jean Roddan was born in 1898 in Cooma, NSW.²⁹

Edna married Granville William Pritchard, son of William Pritchard and Unknown, in 1953 in Paddington, NSW.³⁰ Granville died in 1958 in Sydney, NSW.³¹

   F    iv. Margaret Z. Roddan was born in 1902 in Cooma, NSW.³²

Margaret married William Charles Fleming, son of James Albert Fleming and Elizabeth Betsy Summerell, in 1929 in Cooma, NSW.³³ William was born in 1912 in Bombala, NSW, died on June 15, 1977 in Bega, NSW at age 65, and was buried in Church of England Cemetery, Bega, NSW. Another name for William was Bill.

   F    v. Elaine A. Roddan was born in 1905 in Cooma, NSW.³⁴

Elaine married Joseph M. Orr in 1929 in Sydney, NSW.³⁵

4. Oscar Holston (James², Ole Pedersen¹) was born on February 28, 1871 in Cooma, NSW⁶ and died on June 23, 1958 at age 87.

Notes: Oscar and Jane and baby Lancelot moved to Queensland sometime between 1902 and 1905

Oscar married Jane Flora Reynolds, daughter of Enos Enoch Reynolds and Teresa O'Connor, in 1896 in Adaminaby, NSW.³⁶ Jane was born on October 20, 1870 in Cooma, NSW and died on December 21, 1949 at age 79.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Lancelot Enos James Holston was born on August 30, 1902 in Adaminaby, NSW.³⁷

More about Lancelot:

• He served in the military as a Corporal, number 79103, 5 OPERATIONAL TRAINING UNIT, Royal Australian Air Force from October 12, 1942 to March 29, 1946 in WW2. NOK: Holston, Alathea

   F    ii. Merle Irene Holston was born on August 2, 1905 in QLD.

Merle married Vivian Stanley Edward Armitage on June 23, 1926 in QLD.

   M    iii. Harold Oscar Holston was born on April 3, 1907 in QLD.

Harold married Selma Ida Schloss on October 29, 1930 in QLD.

   F    iv. Margaret Theresa Holston was born on June 4, 1909 in QLD and died on June 23, 1909 in QLD.

   F    v. Evelyn Matilda Holston was born on November 13, 1911 in QLD.

Evelyn married Arthur James Watson on June 6, 1928 in QLD.

5. George Holston (James², Ole Pedersen¹) was born on January 4, 1873 in "Braemar", near Adaminaby, NSW,⁷ died on May 10, 1959 in Berridale, NSW⁸ at age 86, and was buried in Gegedzerick Cemetery, Berridale, NSW Grave 203.

Notes: George was a blade shearer and travelled to New Zealend but returned to Australia. When he and Grace were married they lived at Bugtown which was a few miles from Adaminaby and in 1914 they bought land in Adaminaby. He did well at trapping and selling rabbit skins and loved inventing things and had a hobby shed. When his father died he took over "Braemar" and moved his family to there.

More about George:

• Occupation: Blade shearer, horse breaker, rabbiter, farmer, grazier.

• Religion: Anglican.

George married Grace Ethel Locker, daughter of John Locker and Elizabeth Woodfield, on April 22, 1908 in "Hazelwood", near Adaminaby, NSW.³⁸ Grace was born on August 18, 1875 in Adaminaby, NSW,³⁹ died on May 28, 1964 in Berridale, NSW⁴⁰ at age 88, and was buried in Gegedzerick Cemetery, Berridale, NSW Grave 203.

Notes: Grace loved gardening.

More about Grace:

• Occupation: Dressmaker.

• Religion: Anglican.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Leslie George Holston was born on November 24, 1908 in Adaminaby, NSW, died on June 23, 1984 in Orange, NSW at age 75, and was buried in Orange, NSW.

More about Leslie:

• Education: the Public School, Adaminaby NSW. Intermediate Level.

• Occupation: Bank manager - Bank of NSW (Now Westpac).

• Religion: Anglican.

• He served in the military as a Private, number N294160, Australian Army June 14, 1942- in WW2. NOK: Holston, G

Leslie married Evelyn Clements in 1944 in Cowra, NSW.⁴¹ Evelyn was born on February 14, 1902 and died on February 11, 1993 in Orange, NSW at age 90.

   F    ii. Hazel Irene Holston was born on October 20, 1910 in Adaminaby, NSW,⁴² died on February 17, 1993 in Yass, NSW at age 82, and was buried in Yass, NSW.

More about Hazel:

• Education: Fort Street Girls' High School, Sydney NSW. (Awarded a scholarship).

• Religion: Anglican.

Hazel married Raymond Gruber, son of John Gruber and Wilhelmina M. Growcott, on January 20, 1938 in Cooma, NSW.⁴³ Raymond was born on October 10, 1909 in Yass, NSW⁴⁴ and died on June 2, 1996 at age 86.

   M    iii. Harold James John Holston was born on July 28, 1912 in Adaminaby, NSW, died on March 7, 1999 in Goulburn, NSW at age 86, and was buried in Goulburn, NSW. Another name for Harold was Jim.

More about Harold:

• Occupation: Farmer, horse breaker.

• Religion: Anglican.

Harold married Unknown on April 16, 1939. Unknown died in 1939.

Harold next married Margaret James in September 1949 in Sydney, NSW.⁴⁵ Margaret was born on October 22, 1916 and died on May 17, 1994 at age 77.

   F    iv. Bessie Phyllis Holston was born on November 4, 1914 in Adaminaby, NSW, died on January 8, 2007 in Canberra, ACT at age 92, and was buried in Gungahlin Cemetery, Canberra, ACT.

More about Bessie:

• She was educated in Adaminaby, NSW.

• Occupation: Teacher, home duties.

• Religion: Anglican.

Bessie married George William Wheatley, son of James Wheatley and Charlotte Hannah Adams, on June 1, 1944 in St. John's Church of England, Adaminaby, NSW.⁴⁶ George was born on February 22, 1908 in "Lillewah", Hilltop near Berridale, NSW, died on March 12, 1980 in Canberra, ACT at age 72, and was buried in Gungahlin Cemetery, Canberra, ACT.

More about George:

• Occupation: Shearer, farmer.

• Religion: Anglican.

   F    v. Regina Ann Harney was born on September 20, 1922 in Adaminaby, NSW. Another name for Regina was Jean. (Foster Child)

Notes: Regina was fostered by George and Ethel at the age of 5 months. Her mother had died when Regina was born. She had 1 sister Mavis was was raised by her aunty.

Regina married Edward Henry Moses on July 10, 1943 in Leeton, NSW.⁴⁷ Edward was born on August 6, 1911.

6. Helen Holston (James², Ole Pedersen¹) was born in 1876 in "Braemar", near Adaminaby, NSW¹⁰ and died on July 23, 1958 in Caringbah, NSW¹¹ at age 82.

Helen married Abel Fergus, son of John Adam Fergus and Mary Hilley, in 1917 in Ardlethan, NSW.⁴⁸ Abel was born in 1873 in Bredbo, NSW,⁴⁹ died on August 15, 1945 in Parramatta, NSW⁵⁰ at age 72, and was buried on August 18, 1945 in Crematorium, Rookwood, NSW. The cause of his death was Myocardial degeneration, pulmonary tuberculosis, pulmonary fibrosis.

More about Abel:

• Occupation: Miner, engine driver.

• Religion: Presbyterian.

The child from this marriage was:

   M    i. Cedric Holston Fergus .

Cedric married Dorothy Jean Williams in 1940 in Paddington, NSW.⁵¹

7. Lillian Holston (James², Ole Pedersen¹) was born on September 9, 1878 in "Braemar", near Adaminaby, NSW,¹² died on January 7, 1920 in Nimmo near Lake Eucumbene, NSW¹³ at age 41, and was buried in Round Plain Cemetery, NSW Grave 5.

Lillian married Archibald Donald McPhie, son of John McPhie and Catherine Cochran, in 1906 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁵² Archibald was born on May 24, 1869 in Nimmo near Lake Eucumbene, NSW,⁵³ died on September 14, 1954 in Nimmo near Lake Eucumbene, NSW⁵⁴ at age 85, and was buried in Round Plain Cemetery, NSW Grave 5. Another name for Archibald was Archie.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Angus Archie McPhie was born in 1908 in Cooma, NSW⁵⁵ and died on August 6, 1997 in "Ravensworth" Cooma, NSW at age 89.

Angus married Freda Marion Elizabeth Mackay, daughter of James A. Mackay and Christina Inglis Frew, in 1939 in Cooma, NSW.⁵⁶ Freda was born in 1909 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵⁷ and died on May 5, 1991 in "Ravensworth" Cooma, NSW at age 82.

   M    ii. James M. McPhie was born in 1909 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁵⁸

   F    iii. Heather Ena Mary McPhie .

Heather married Raymond Ellis Adams, son of Unknown and Christina Elizabeth Adams, in 1941 in Drummoyne, NSW.⁵⁹ Raymond was born on March 29, 1904 in Jindabyne, NSW.⁶⁰ Another name for Raymond was Ray.

More about Raymond:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N438082, 15 BATTALION VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PART TIME DUTY, Australian Army from June 7, 1942 to September 15, 1944 in WW2. NOK: ADAMS, HEATHER

   M    iv. Maxwell McPhie . Another name for Maxwell was Max.

8. Ruth Holston (James², Ole Pedersen¹) was born in 1880 in "Braemar", near Adaminaby, NSW and died in 1962 in Boorowa, NSW¹⁴ at age 82.

Ruth married David Wilson Myers, son of Samuel Myers and Ann Mackay, in 1907 in Nimmitabel, NSW.⁶¹ David was born in 1870 in Nimmitabel, NSW⁶² and died in 1962 in Boorowa, NSW⁶³ at age 92.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Dulcie Eileen Myers was born in 1908 in Nimmitabel, NSW.⁶⁴

Dulcie married Charles William Wilson, son of Charles William Wilson and Ada, in 1939 in Leeton, NSW.⁶⁵ Charles was born on February 18, 1902 in Tooting, England, died on May 23, 1945 in Borneo at age 43, and was buried in Labuan Memorial, Malaysia. The cause of his death was Illness.

More about Charles:

• He served in the military as a Signalman, number NX613, 8 DIVISION SIGNALS, Australian Army from April 3, 1941 to May 23, 1945 in WW2. POW

Dulcie next married Alton Barker Coble, son of William O' Neill Coble and Hannah Barker, on April 24, 1948 in Boorowa, NSW.⁶⁶ Alton was born on February 24, 1906 in Boorowa, NSW⁶⁷ and died on July 5, 1981 at age 75.

   M    ii. Errol Berry Myers was born in 1910 in Queanbeyan, NSW⁶⁸ and died in 1973 in Boorowa, NSW⁶⁹ at age 63.

   M    iii. Stanley Carl Myers was born on August 18, 1916 in Grenfell, NSW and died in 1975 in NSW⁷⁰ at age 59.

More about Stanley:

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX29355, 2/4 AUSTRALIAN PIONEER BATTALION, Australian Army from June 6, 1941 to February 4, 1946 in WW2.

Stanley married Queenie Myrtle Chown in 1944 in Boorowa, NSW.⁷¹

9. Blanche Holston (James², Ole Pedersen¹) was born in 1884 in "Braemar", near Adaminaby, NSW²⁰ and died in 1969 in Bega, NSW²¹ at age 85.

More about Blanche:

• She lived in Cobargo, NSW.

Blanche married George James Smithers, son of Austin Smithers and Sarah Ann Peterson, in 1906 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁷² George died in 1963 in Bega, NSW.⁷³

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Ralph Austin Smithers was born on April 24, 1908 in Adaminaby, NSW⁷⁴ and died in 1955 in Bega, NSW⁷⁵ at age 47.

More about Ralph:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N268121, 3 Battalion, Australian Army from September 22, 1941 to January 13, 1942 in WW2. NOK: Smithers, G

   M    ii. Ivor Smithers .

   M    iii. Geoffrey Smithers was born on April 20, 1910 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁷⁶

More about Geoffrey:

• He served in the military as a Sapper, number N268180, 60 AUST A A COY, Australian Army from September 12, 1941 to November 10, 1942 in WW2. NOK: Smithers, G

   M    iv. Cyril James Smithers was born on December 5, 1916 in Adaminaby, NSW.

More about Cyril:

• He served in the military as a Trooper, number N267762, 3 ARMY TK COY ASC, Australian Army from June 9, 1941 to May 13, 1944 in WW2. NOK: Smithers, G

   F    v. Beatrice Smithers .

   F    vi. Joyce Smithers .

   F    vii. Lillius Smithers .

   F    viii. Mabel Smithers .

   F    ix. Evangeline Smithers died in 1925 in Cooma, NSW.⁷⁷

10. Margaret Pearl Holston (James², Ole Pedersen¹) was born in 1889 in "Braemar", near Adaminaby, NSW²² and died in 1989 in NSW at age 100.

Margaret married James A. Ross in 1917 in Sydney, NSW.⁷⁸

The child from this marriage was:

   F    i. Olivia Ross .

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