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Thomas Bray
Pambula c1850

Descendants of Mr Thomas Bray and Miss Johanna O'Rourke

and Michelle Douch, <michellebray2-at-bigpond-com>

 Recompiled from the new Monaro Pioneers database: 15.04.08

1. Thomas Bray, son of Robert Bray and Hannah, was born in 1816 in London, England and died in 1894 in Pambula, NSW¹ at age 78.

Thomas married Johanna O'Rourke December 13, 1850 in Pambula, NSW.,² daughter of Daniel O'Rourke and Johanna. Johanna died in 1912 in Pambula, NSW.³

Children from this marriage were:

   2 M    i. Daniel Bray was born August 13, 1851 in Pambula, NSW⁴ and died March 27, 1897 in Eden, NSW⁵ at age 45.

   3 F    ii. Johanna Bray was born September 1, 1852 in Pambula, NSW⁶ and died in 1918 in Sydney, NSW⁷ at age 66.

   4 M    iii. Thomas Bray was born April 16, 1855 in Pambula, NSW and died in 1932 in Granville, NSW⁸ at age 77.

   5 F    iv. Catherine Bray was born February 17, 1857 in Pambula, NSW⁹ and died March 22, 1925 in Bega, NSW¹⁰ at age 68.

   6 F    v. Margaret Ann Bray was born October 22, 1859 in Pambula, NSW.¹¹

   F    vi. Mary Bray was born February 27, 1862 in Pambula, NSW¹² and died March 7, 1862 in Pambula, NSW.¹³

   7 M    vii. Richard John Bray was born March 30, 1864 in Eden, NSW¹⁴ and died May 12, 1933 in Chatswood, NSW¹⁵ at age 69.

   M    viii. Robert William Bray was born April 30, 1866 in Pambula, NSW and died September 3, 1949 in Eden, NSW¹⁶ at age 83.

   F    ix. Mary E Bray was born in 1869 in Pambula, NSW¹⁷ and died in 1870 in Pambula, NSW¹⁸ at age 1.

2. Daniel Bray (Thomas¹) was born August 13, 1851 in Pambula, NSW⁴ and died March 27, 1897 in Eden, NSW⁵ at age 45.

Daniel married Johanna O'Mara in 1883 in Bombala, NSW.,¹⁹ daughter of Timothy O'Mara and Ellen Russell. Johanna was born in 1856 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW and died in 1904 in Bega, NSW²⁰ at age 48.

Notes: Johanna's baptism sponsors were Jeremiah O'Mara and Julia O'Mara

More about Johanna :

• Religion: Catholic.

Children from this marriage were:

   8 M    i. Timothy Thomas Bray was born in 1884 in Eden, NSW²¹ and died in 1968 in Bega, NSW²² at age 84.

   9 F    ii. Olive May Bray was born in 1887 in Bega, NSW²³ and died in 1971 in Bega, NSW²⁴ at age 84.

   M    iii. Thomas O'Mara Bray was born in 1891 in Eden, NSW²⁵ and died in 1949 in Bega, NSW²⁶ at age 58.

   10 F    iv. Ellen Bray was born in 1892 in Eden, NSW²⁷ and died in 1958 in Petersham, NSW²⁸ at age 66.

   11 F    v. Kate Bray was born in 1894 in Eden, NSW.²⁹

3. Johanna Bray (Thomas¹) was born September 1, 1852 in Pambula, NSW⁶ and died in 1918 in Sydney, NSW⁷ at age 66.

Johanna married Thomas Ryan in 1874 in Pambula, NSW.³⁰

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Mary Ryan was born in 1875 in Pambula, NSW³¹ and died in 1881 in Redfern, NSW³² at age 6.

   M    ii. Leo Ryan was born in 1880 in Redfern, NSW³³ and died in 1929 in Newtown, NSW³⁴ at age 49.

   F    iii. Eva Ryan was born in 1883 in Redfern, NSW³⁵ and died in 1910 in Canterbury, NSW³⁶ at age 27.

   M    iv. Arthur Ryan was born in 1890 in Burwood, NSW³⁷ and died in 1967 in Campsie, NSW³⁸ at age 77.

   F    v. Mary J Ryan was born in 1893 in Sydney, NSW.³⁹

   M    vi. Thomas Edmund Ryan was born in 1900 in Sydney, NSW⁴⁰ and died in 1965 in Burwood, NSW⁴¹ at age 65.

4. Thomas Bray (Thomas¹) was born April 16, 1855 in Pambula, NSW and died in 1932 in Granville, NSW⁸ at age 77.

Thomas married Grace Turbet.

5. Catherine Bray (Thomas¹) was born February 17, 1857 in Pambula, NSW⁹ and died March 22, 1925 in Bega, NSW¹⁰ at age 68. Another name for Catherine was Kate.

Catherine married James Underhill in 1879 in Sydney, NSW.,⁴² son of Thomas Underhill and Jane Kirkland. James was born in 1849 in NSW^{43 44} and died in 1925 in Bega, NSW⁴⁵ at age 76.

Children from this marriage were:

   12 M    i. Thomas Henry Underhill was born in 1880 in Pambula, NSW⁴⁶ and died in 1952 in Bega, NSW⁴⁷ at age 72.

   13 M    ii. Albert James Underhill was born in 1881 in Pambula, NSW⁴⁸ and died in 1962 in Bega, NSW⁴⁹ at age 81.

   14 M    iii. Arthur Underhill was born in 1883 in Pambula, NSW⁵⁰ and died in 1949 in Bega, NSW⁵¹ at age 66.

   15 F    iv. Eva Linda Underhill was born in 1888 in Bega, NSW⁵² and died in 1962 in Bega, NSW⁵³ at age 74.

   M    v. Clarence D Underhill ⁵⁴ was born in 1890 in Bega, NSW.

   M    vi. Esmond V Underhill was born in 1893 in Bega, NSW⁵⁵ and died in 1894 in Eden, NSW⁵⁶ at age 1.

   16 F    vii. Clara Underhill was born in 1897 in Pambula, NSW,⁵⁷ died November 9, 1973 in Bega, NSW⁵⁸ at age 76, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

   17 F    viii. Johanna O Underhill was born in 1899 in Pambula, NSW.⁵⁹

6. Margaret Ann Bray (Thomas¹) was born October 22, 1859 in Pambula, NSW.¹¹

Margaret married George Payne.

7. Richard John Bray (Thomas¹) was born March 30, 1864 in Eden, NSW¹⁴ and died May 12, 1933 in Chatswood, NSW¹⁵ at age 69.

Richard married Margaret M Kerr in 1893 in Eden, NSW.,⁶⁰ daughter of Charles Kerr and Annie M. Margaret died in 1928 in Chatswood, NSW.⁶¹

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Thomas P Bray was born in 1894 in Pambula, NSW⁶² and died in 1894 in Pambula, NSW.⁶³

   F    ii. Eva Johanna Bray was born in 1895 in Pambula, NSW.⁶⁴

   M    iii. William Melville Bray was born in 1896 in Eden, NSW⁶⁵ and died in 1966 in Eden, NSW⁶⁶ at age 70.

   18 M    iv. Daniel O'Rourke Bray was born in 1898 in Pambula, NSW⁶⁷ and died in 1959 in Parramatta, NSW⁶⁸ at age 61.

   19 M    v. Charles Edward Bray was born in 1900 in Pambula, NSW,⁶⁹ died July 18, 1989 in Pambula, NSW at age 89, and was buried in Pambula, NSW.

   20 M    vi. Albert John Bray was born in 1903 in Pambula, NSW.⁷⁰

8. Timothy Thomas Bray (Daniel², Thomas¹) was born in 1884 in Eden, NSW²¹ and died in 1968 in Bega, NSW²² at age 84.

Timothy married Mary Ann Pearl Grant in 1907 in Sydney, NSW.,⁷¹ daughter of George Henry Grant and Maria Robinson. Mary was born in 1887 in Eden, NSW⁷² and died in 1970 in Nowra, NSW⁷³ at age 83.

9. Olive May Bray (Daniel², Thomas¹) was born in 1887 in Bega, NSW²³ and died in 1971 in Bega, NSW²⁴ at age 84.

Olive married James S Schafer in 1910 in Eden, NSW.,⁷⁴ son of Frederick Schafer and Sarah Ann. James was born in 1882 in Bega, NSW.⁷⁵

10. Ellen Bray (Daniel², Thomas¹) was born in 1892 in Eden, NSW²⁷ and died in 1958 in Petersham, NSW²⁸ at age 66.

Ellen married John A Butler in 1915 in Sydney, NSW.⁷⁶

11. Kate Bray (Daniel², Thomas¹) was born in 1894 in Eden, NSW.²⁹

Kate married Ernest W Harrison in 1915 in Drummoyne, NSW.⁷⁷

12. Thomas Henry Underhill (Catherine Bray², Thomas¹) was born in 1880 in Pambula, NSW⁴⁶ and died in 1952 in Bega, NSW⁴⁷ at age 72.

Thomas married Ethel Gardner in 1927 in Bega, NSW.⁷⁸

13. Albert James Underhill (Catherine Bray², Thomas¹) was born in 1881 in Pambula, NSW⁴⁸ and died in 1962 in Bega, NSW⁴⁹ at age 81.

Albert married Margaret Gough in 1919 in Bega, NSW.,⁷⁹ daughter of James Joseph Gough and Rachel Elizabeth. Margaret died in 1972 in Bega, NSW.⁸⁰

14. Arthur Underhill (Catherine Bray², Thomas¹) was born in 1883 in Pambula, NSW⁵⁰ and died in 1949 in Bega, NSW⁵¹ at age 66.

Arthur married Frances Mary Gough in 1928 in Eden, NSW.,⁸¹ daughter of James Joseph Gough and Rachel Elizabeth. Frances died in 1951 in Bega, NSW.⁸²

15. Eva Linda Underhill (Catherine Bray², Thomas¹) was born in 1888 in Bega, NSW⁵² and died in 1962 in Bega, NSW⁵³ at age 74.

Eva married John Harold Henderson in 1908 in Sydney, NSW.,⁸³ son of John Henderson and Isabella Jane Boyland. John was born in 1884 in Bega, NSW⁸⁴ and died in 1941 in Bega, NSW⁸⁵ at age 57.

16. Clara Underhill (Catherine Bray², Thomas¹) was born in 1897 in Pambula, NSW,⁵⁷ died November 9, 1973 in Bega, NSW⁵⁸ at age 76, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

Clara married John Edward Lonsdale Barber January 5, 1924 in Bega, NSW.,⁸⁶ son of Thomas Britten Barber and Agnes Bell. John was born March 8, 1882 in Mount Cooper near Nimmitabel, NSW,⁸⁷ died April 14, 1946 in Bega, NSW⁸⁸ at age 64, and was buried in Bega Cemetery, NSW.

Notes: Jack became a skilled Farrier and Horse Trainer.

The Bega Budget 19 February 1908:

"Mr Jack Barber commenced business this week as a general blacksmith in premises in Auckland Street opposite Whyman and Books coach building establishment. Jack is well known in the district, and is a young and enterprising tradesman, who served his time locally. His shop has all the equipment necessary for turning out first class work and he should speedily establish a business and "weld" his customers to him."

Death Report John E.L. Barber: Bega District News 1946:

"Mr John Barber, who died at his home in Gipp Street Bega, was the youngest son of the late Mr & Mrs Thomas Barber, many years ago well known residents of North Bega. His father was a Carrier on the Tarthra-Bega road. John was apprenticed in the blacksmithing trade, and afterwards carried on business in the line for many years in Auckland Street. Subsequently he was a blacksmith on Kameruka Estate for a while until his health obliged him to give up work. He was recognised as an expert tradesman Years ago he was prominent in horse racing, and bred one or two good ones, one of which Sir Frit, won races in Sydney. He was a man held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He had been ill for a long time and the end came as a happy release. He was twice married, his first wife, who was the youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Russell, of Jellat Jellat, dying early in their married life, and subsequently he married the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James Underhill, who survives with a grown up family. The funeral service to the Church of England on Monday was attended by many relatives and old friends. Mt Thomas barber, butter factory Manager of Victoria is an elder brother and Mrs Harry Kirkland of Bega and Mrs Wes Brown of Liverpool, sisters."

This information has been supplied by Beverley Moore [bevmoore-at-melbpc.org.au]

The child from this marriage was:

   M    i. Harold James Barber was born in 1939 in Bega, NSW.

17. Johanna O Underhill (Catherine Bray², Thomas¹) was born in 1899 in Pambula, NSW.⁵⁹

Johanna married Alexander Tanish Eadie in 1930 in Eden, NSW.,⁸⁹ son of William Eadie and Sarah. Alexander died in 1976 in NSW.⁹⁰

18. Daniel O'Rourke Bray (Richard John², Thomas¹) was born in 1898 in Pambula, NSW⁶⁷ and died in 1959 in Parramatta, NSW⁶⁸ at age 61.

Daniel married Bessie Williams in 1924 in Murwillumbah, NSW.,⁹¹ daughter of William Williams and Sarah. Bessie died in 1966 in Maitland, NSW.⁹²

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Richard John Bray .

   F    ii. Margaret Bray .

   M    iii. Kevin Bray .

   M    iv. Stanley Bray .

19. Charles Edward Bray (Richard John², Thomas¹) was born in 1900 in Pambula, NSW,⁶⁹ died July 18, 1989 in Pambula, NSW at age 89, and was buried in Pambula, NSW.

Charles married Bessie Robertson in 1935 in Eden, NSW.,⁹³ daughter of Randolph Robertson and Maria Ethel Sarah Warburton. Bessie was born February 6, 1913.

Children from this marriage were:

   21 M    i. John William Bray .

   22 F    ii. Julia Magdalene Bray .

   23 F    iii. Pamela Elaine Bray .

   24 M    iv. Charles Richard Bray was born March 31.

   25 M    v. Keith Laurence Bray was born June 11.

   26 F    vi. Kathleen Ann Bray was born December 2.

   27 F    vii. Elizabeth Mary Bray was born May 17, 1936. (Twin)

   28 F    viii. Iris Margaret Bray was born May 17, 1936, died June 5, 2003 in Eden, NSW at age 67, and was buried in Eden, NSW. (Twin)

   29 M    ix. Vincent James Bray was born December 3, 1946.

20. Albert John Bray (Richard John², Thomas¹) was born in 1903 in Pambula, NSW.⁷⁰

Albert married Ellen E Mulrone in 1930 in Chatswood, NSW.⁹⁴

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Clifford Bray .

   F    ii. Dorothy Bray .

   M    iii. James Bray .

21. John William Bray (Charles Edward³, Richard John², Thomas¹).

John married Gail Brand.

22. Julia Magdalene Bray (Charles Edward³, Richard John², Thomas¹).

Julia married Trevor Billett.

23. Pamela Elaine Bray (Charles Edward³, Richard John², Thomas¹).

Pamela married Robert Keating.

24. Charles Richard Bray (Charles Edward³, Richard John², Thomas¹) was born March 31.

Charles married Lorraine Radford.

Charles next married Janelle Umback.

25. Keith Laurence Bray (Charles Edward³, Richard John², Thomas¹) was born June 11.

Keith married Lauramae McCamish.

Keith next married Elaine.

26. Kathleen Ann Bray (Charles Edward³, Richard John², Thomas¹) was born December 2.

Kathleen married Leslie Smith.

Kathleen next married Peter Bennett.

Kathleen next married Kevin George.

27. Elizabeth Mary Bray (Charles Edward³, Richard John², Thomas¹) was born May 17, 1936.

Elizabeth married William Flood.

Notes: William and his brother Robert are twins

28. Iris Margaret Bray (Charles Edward³, Richard John², Thomas¹) was born May 17, 1936, died June 5, 2003 in Eden, NSW at age 67, and was buried in Eden, NSW.

Iris married Kenneth Lanesbury.

29. Vincent James Bray (Charles Edward³, Richard John², Thomas¹) was born December 3, 1946.

Vincent married Sandra Maria Brown November 23, 1968 in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Pambula, NSW. Sandra was born January 16, 1949.

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4. NSW BDM Index, V1851 1152 69.

5. NSW BDM Index, 4585/1897.

6. NSW BDM Index, V1852 1988 70/1852.

7. NSW BDM Index, 4231/1918.

8. NSW BDM Index, 6032/1932.

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10. NSW BDM Index, 2305/1925.

11. NSW BDM Index, 7235/1859.

12. NSW BDM Index, 7460/1862.

13. NSW BDM Index, 3552/1862.

14. NSW BDM Index, 8154/1864.

15. NSW BDM Index, 6042/1933.

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33. NSW BDM Index, 6909/1880.

34. NSW BDM Index, 3335/1929.

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67. NSW BDM Index, 30347/1898.

68. NSW BDM Index, 24234/1959.

69. NSW BDM Index, 3012/1900.

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75. NSW BDM Index, 15485/1882.

76. NSW BDM Index, 390/1915.

77. NSW BDM Index, 977/1915.

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