John Freebody

JOHN FREEBODY 1796 - 1890

John Feebody was the son of Convict Sion Clarkson Freebody from Enfield in England. He arrived on Monaro in 1847 entered the Services of Abraham Brierly at Woolway then managed by Alexander Hamilton.

He returned to Windsor and brought his family by Horse and Dray over roads that were merely bush tracks. The family built for themselves a slab hut with a grass thatched roof. No fireplace and the cooking had to be done outside old bushmans style. When established they went in for sheep and cattle. John had 5 Male & 3 Female children.

In 1852 John went to Bendigo to try his luck looking for Gold. He set out on an Old Black mare he returned with several small bags of loose gold. In 1860 John aquired Publicans licence for “The Five Ales" Hotel at Middlingbank.

When the 1861 Land Act became Law he brought land near Woolway Arable. John enticed his brother Simon to come to Monaro he settled at Adaminaby and reared 4 Male & 5 Female children two children died as infants.

John and his family had a hard life but they prospered. He is buried at Gegedzerick Cemetery.

There are still many descendants of these Freebody brothers in the Cooma Area.

Sincerely,

Pat Freebody [frederick.freebody-at-bigpond.com]

JOHN FREEBODY
Woolway 1847

JOHN FREEBODY was born at Windsor- in January, 1796, and died at Woolway, near Berridale, on I I th November, 1890, at the age of 94. He arrived on Manaro in 1847 and entered the service of Abraham Brierly, of Woolway, then under the management of Alexander Hamilton. There he stayed till the Bendigo rush in 1852, whither he went, and, after some success, returned to Manaro, and opened a store at Woolway. He took up land at Arable, on which he resided till his death. He left a considerable number of descendants, many of whom still live in the district.

"BACK TO COOMA" Felix Mitchell 1926 Page 77 - Transcribed by Pattrick Mould 2002

OBITUARIES

Miss Mary Ann Freebody
Cooma Express Sept 1944
Obituary

As already briefly reported one of Monaro’s oldest residents, if not the oldest, Miss Mary Ann Freebody, has passed away at the advanced age of 101 years and 9 months, death having taken place in the Cooma District Hospital on Monday 25^th September 1944.

Born at Wilberforce, New South Wales, on 17^th December 1942 the deceased lady came to Monaro with her parents in 1847 being five years old. She was the youngest daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. John Freebody, of Woolwye (now known as Woolway) and Arable. There were eight children, Simon, William, John, Peter and James (twins) Sarah Matilda and Mary, all born at Wilberforce. Her father was a native of Windsor, were he was born in 1796. He was married at Windsor to Miss Sarah Connelly. They made the journey to Monaro by a dray drawn by two horses over what was little more than a bush track. Mr. Freebody took service with Mr. Adam Brierly at Woolwye Station. Mr. Alexander Hamilton being Manager. They had to build their own habitation- a slab hut with a grass thatched roof. There was no fire place, and all cooking was done out in the open.

The family went in for sheep and cattle raising. There were no schools, the children receiving what education their parents could impart to them.

When gold was discovered at Bendigo, Mr. Freebody joined the rush to the field, where he did fairly well and returned to the Monaro with several bags of loose gold. He established a storekeeping business at Woolwye, later purchasing a property at Arable, where he resided until his death on 11^th November 1890, at the great age of nearly 95 years. His remains were laid to rest in the R.C. Section of Gegedzerick General Cemetery. When he first saw Cooma it had only four or five buildings which included a public house kept by Mr. James Kirwan, ans a store conducted by Mr. Alexander Montague.

Miss Freebody had been a resident at various places on the Monaro for almost 97 years; quite a long time indeed when it is realized that local settlement preceded her by only about 18 years.

Moving from the Snowy River district, the late Miss Freebody came to Cooma where she conducted a boarding house for a time. Later she went to the Numeralla district and during the gold seeking period at Fiery Creek once more engaged in the business of boarding house keeping, principally catering for gold seekers on that field of operations.

After the Fiery Creek area had failed to reach expectations as a mining field, Miss Freebody and her brother, the late Mr. James Freebody, came to reside in Numeralla, later disposing of their home to the late Mr. Tom Ross. Leaving Numeralla the brother and sister, now getting on in years, selected land on Tuross River, and carried out grazing in a small way for several years.

About 25 years ago Mr. James Freebody was accidentally killed at Numeralla, thus breaking a long association between brother and sister.

Miss Freebody, however "stuck to her guns" and remained at Tuross for some years after her brothers death, carrying on the property in conjunction with her brother-in-law Mr. Riley. Later owing to her advancing age and Mr. Riley’s death , she decided to return to Numeralla and had a cottage erected in order to spend her deciling years at the place she loved best Numeralla. During the past five or six years her health had not always been good and more recently the sturdy old lady was noticeably passing through critical periods, finally being admitted to the Cooma District Hospital where she passed away peacefully as stated earlier.

Miss Freebody was formerly a very competent horsewoman and has broken in many unpromising mounts, She was even game enough to ride the Famous "Aristocrat".

Her friends knew her best and affectionately as "Aunt Mary"|.

Though, not very robust in appearance the deceased lady possessed unusual energy and determination. Though she never acquired much of this world’s goods her failure to do so could be attributed to her wonderful charity amongst friends and even casual acquaintances. It can be truthfully said "Her kettle was boiled" more often than persons much wealthier.

Possessing a keen and retentive memory, Miss Freebody until about three years ago could relate many incidents that occurred during her early life on the Monaro. When the present war was going somewhat against our armies she never lost hope, quoting at times the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny, the Afghanistan flare up the Boer war and the 1914-1918 trouble, and she declared "We will get through alright yet" the right view always.

A devoted adherent to the Roman Catholic Faith and tolerant towards other denominations, the deceased once again took the correct view on life.

Prior to the interment, which took place beside the graves of her late brothers, James and Peter, in the Numeralla General Cemetery, the funeral procession from Cooma halted at the Numeralla R.C. Church, and after a short service conducted by the Rev. Father Ashley Jones proceeded to the cemetery where father Jones conducted the last rites of the R.C. Church at the graveside. Mr. F.H. Allen had charge of the funeral arrangements

1. John Freebody, son of Sion Clarkson Freebody and Mary Wells, was born in January 1796 in Mulgrave Place, Hawkesbury, NSW, died on November 11, 1890 in Arable Creek, Woolway, NSW^¹ at age 94, and was buried on November 14, 1890 in Gegedzerick near Berridale, NSW.

Notes: John Freebody arrived in the Monaro district in 1847 and entered the services of Abraham Brierly at Woolway which was then managed by Alexander Hamilton. He returned to Windsor NSW and took his family, by horse and dray, over roads that were merely bush tracks to the Monaro. The family built a slab hut with a thatched grass roof. There wasn't any fireplace inside the hut and the cooking was done outside in the bushman's style. When they established themselves they bought some cattle and sheep which they proceeded to breed. In 1852 John left the Monaro to try his luck in the goldfields at Bendigo in Victoria and he returned home several years later with several bags of gold. In 1860 he bought the licence for the "Five Ales" Hotel at Middlingbank. In 1861 he bought property at Arable at Woolway.

John married Sarah Connolly, daughter of James Connolly and Sarah Maloney, in 1830 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW. Sarah was born in 1813 in Windsor, NSW, died on November 9, 1898 in Arable Creek, Woolway, NSW^² at age 85, and was buried on November 10, 1898 in Gegedzerick near Berridale, NSW.

2 M i. William Gabriel Freebody was born in 1832 in Freemans Reach, Wilberforce, NSW, died on October 30, 1910 in Queanbeyan, NSW^³ at age 78, and was buried on November 1, 1910 in Riverside Cemetery, Queanbeyan, NSW.

3 M ii. Simon Freebody was born on December 3, 1835 in Freemans Reach, Wilberforce, NSW, died on September 12, 1918 in Goulburn, NSW^⁴ at age 82, and was buried on September 14, 1918 in Gegedzerick near Berridale, NSW.

F iii. Matilda Freebody was born on September 17, 1838 in Freemans Reach, Wilberforce, NSW, died on October 11, 1903 in Cooma, NSW^⁵ at age 65, and was buried on October 12, 1903 in Roman Catholic Gegedzerick, NSW.

Matilda married John Mcgrane Reily, son of Robert Magrane Reily and Martha Ann Sharpe, on April 6, 1874 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW.⁶ John was born in 1835 in Maitland, NSW^⁷ and died on June 7, 1927 in Numeralla, NSW^⁸ at age 92. They had no children.

4 F iv. Sarah Freebody was born on December 31, 1840 in Freemans Reach, Wilberforce, NSW,^⁹ was baptised on April 11, 1841 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, and died on April 4, 1919 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁰ at age 78.

5 F v. Mary Ann Freebody was born on December 7, 1842 in Windsor, NSW, died on September 25, 1944 in Cooma, NSW at age 101, and was buried in Numeralla, NSW.

6 M vi. John Joseph Freebody was born on July 29, 1843 in Freemans Reach, Wilberforce, NSW, was baptised in Church of England, Richmond, NSW, died on October 21, 1927 in Moonbah near Jindabyne, NSW^¹¹ at age 84, and was buried in Moonbah Cemetery, NSW.

M vii. James Freebody was born on December 21, 1850 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW,^¹² was baptised on January 28, 1851, died on July 14, 1917 in Tuross, NSW^¹³ at age 66, and was buried in Numeralla, NSW. (Twin)

M viii. Peter Freebody was born on December 21, 1850 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW, died on June 26, 1911 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁴ at age 60, and was buried on June 28, 1911 in Catholic Section, Gegedzerick Cemetery, Berridale, NSW. (Twin)

Notes: An old resident of Monaro Mr. Peter Freebody, died in the Cooma Hospital last Monday, and was buried at Gegedzerick Cemetery on Wednesday, his funeral being largely attended. He was a native of Monaro, having been born at Woolway 59 years ago. his parents those early pioneers Mr & Mrs John Freebody of Middlingbank and Arable, who arrived in this district in 1847. For number of years Mr. Freebody followed up mining at Fiery Creek and elsewhere with varying success, but during the last few years he was enganged in farming at the Tuross in partnership with his twin brother James. he was a widower, his wife a daughter of Mr George Higgs of Numeralla, having died about 10 years ago. His surviving brothers are Messrs. Simon Freebody now of Cooma, John residing at Arable, and James of "Grenfesk" Tuross, while his sisters are Mrs P. Doyle of Dalgety and Miss Freebody of Tuross. Deceased was only ill for a short time but on arrival at the hospital a week before his death the nature of his illness left little hope for him. The family asks us to return thanks to Dr. and Matron and Hospital staff for their great kindness and attention.
Peter Freebody late of the Tuross, Farmer.
14th March 1912. On his Date Letters of Administration in the Estate of the said deceased were granted to James Freebody of Numeralla. Laborer the brother of the said deceased. Bond in amount of 200pounds. William Henry Fr eebody of the Tuross. Grazier and Arther Herbert Freebody of Numeralla, Grazier. Interstate died at Cooma 26th Jun 1911. Estate sworn at 54.11.9d

Peter married Elizabeth Ann Higgs, daughter of George Thomas Higgs and Hannah Mary Stevens, on April 2, 1892 in Church of England Rectory, Cooma, NSW.¹⁵ Elizabeth was born on December 31, 1866 in Mowenbah - District of Cooma, NSW,^¹⁶ died on September 18, 1900 in Numeralla, NSW^¹⁷ at age 33, and was buried on September 19, 1900 in Catholic Section, Numeralla Cemetery, NSW. They had no children.

2. William Gabriel Freebody (John¹) was born in 1832 in Freemans Reach, Wilberforce, NSW, died on October 30, 1910 in Queanbeyan, NSW^³ at age 78, and was buried on November 1, 1910 in Riverside Cemetery, Queanbeyan, NSW.

William married Ellen Mary McEvoy, daughter of James McEvoy and Mary Sheil, on May 5, 1860 in Crackenback near Jindabyne, NSW.¹⁸ Ellen was born in 1842 in Wollondibby near Jindabyne, NSW,^¹⁹ died on August 26, 1915 in Queanbeyan, NSW^²⁰ at age 73, and was buried in Queanbeyan Riverside Cemetery, NSW.

7 F i. Mary Elizabeth Freebody was born in 1862 in Adaminaby, NSW and died in 1944 in Brisbane, QLD at age 82.

8 F ii. Catherine Ann Freebody was born in 1864 in Adaminaby, NSW^²¹ and died on August 29, 1932 in Balmain South, NSW^²² at age 68.

M iii. William Byrne Freebody was born on May 17, 1865 in Adaminaby, NSW,^²³ died on September 23, 1880 in Berridale, NSW^²⁴ at age 15, and was buried in Berridale Cemetery, NSW Grave 286-287.

F iv. Margaret Freebody was born in 1866 in Adaminaby, NSW,^²⁵ died on February 26, 1927 in Sydney, NSW^²⁶ at age 61, and was buried in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW. She never married and had no children.

9 M v. Patrick William Freebody was born on February 10, 1869 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW^²⁷ and died on May 29, 1961 in Young, NSW^²⁸ at age 92.

10 M vi. James Hubert Freebody was born on June 21, 1870 in Middlingbank near Cooma, NSW,^²⁹ died on October 21, 1912 in Adaminaby, NSW^³⁰ at age 42, and was buried in Old Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW.

M vii. Thomas Francis Freebody was born in 1872 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW^³¹ and died on October 11, 1897 in Bega, NSW^³² at age 25. He never married and had no children.

F viii. Unnamed Freebody was born in 1873 in Cooma, NSW and died in 1873 in Cooma, NSW.^³³

11 F ix. Elizabeth Emma Freebody was born on September 22, 1874 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW^³⁴ and died on November 5, 1956 in Burwood, NSW^³⁵ at age 82.

M x. John George Freebody was born in 1878 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW^³⁶ and died on May 26, 1962 in West Lynn, Jindabyne, NSW^³⁷ at age 84. He never married and had no children.

12 M xi. William Byrne Freebody was born on January 9, 1881 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW, died on May 9, 1962 in Burwood, NSW^²⁴ at age 81, and was buried on May 12, 1962 in Canberra, ACT.

13 M xii. Percy Joseph Freebody was born on September 19, 1884 in Dalgety, NSW,^³⁸ died on August 7, 1914 in Queanbeyan, NSW^³⁹ at age 29, and was buried on August 9, 1914 in Catholic Section, Riverside Cemetery, Queanbeyan, NSW.

3. Simon Freebody (John¹) was born on December 3, 1835 in Freemans Reach, Wilberforce, NSW, died on September 12, 1918 in Goulburn, NSW^⁴ at age 82, and was buried on September 14, 1918 in Gegedzerick near Berridale, NSW.

Simon married Mary Johannah Russell, daughter of Christopher Russell and Ann Blackburn, on September 15, 1856 in St. Gregory's Catholic Church, Queanbeyan, NSW.⁴⁰ Mary was born in 1832 in Ballymere, Tipperary, Ireland, died on September 7, 1887 in Cooma, NSW^⁴¹ at age 55, and was buried on September 9, 1887 in Gegedzerick near Berridale, NSW.

14 M i. John Henry Freebody was born in 1857 in Cooma, NSW^⁴² and died on June 4, 1898 in Cooma, NSW^⁴³ at age 41.

15 M ii. James Simon Freebody was born on March 11, 1859 in Middlingbank near Cooma, NSW^⁴⁴ and died in 1940 in Sydney, NSW^⁴⁵ at age 81.

16 M iii. Michael Edward Freebody was born in 1862 in Adaminaby, NSW,^⁴⁶ died on May 2, 1938 in Berridale, NSW^⁴⁷ at age 76, and was buried in Catholic Section, Berridale Cemetery, NSW.

M iv. William Henry Freebody was born in 1862 in Cooma, NSW,^⁴⁶ died on July 16, 1932 in Numeralla, NSW^⁴⁸ at age 70, and was buried in Gegedzerick Cemetery, Berridale, NSW. He never married and had no children.

17 F v. Sarah Ann Freebody was born in 1865 in Cooma, NSW,^⁴⁹ died on April 11, 1947 in Goulburn, NSW^⁵⁰ at age 82, and was buried on April 12, 1947 in Roman Catholic Goulburn, NSW.

18 F vi. Mary Ellen Freebody was born in 1867 in Cooma, NSW,^⁵¹ died on April 10, 1947 in Goulburn, NSW^⁵² at age 80, and was buried in Catholic Cemetery, Goulburn, NSW.

19 M vii. Francis Joseph Freebody was born on May 7, 1868 in Cooma, NSW,^⁵³ died on December 11, 1955 in Wagga Wagga, NSW^⁵⁴ at age 87, and was buried in Wagga Wagga, NSW.

20 M viii. Arthur Herbert Freebody was born in 1870 in Coolamalong near Berridale, NSW,^⁵⁵ died on April 4, 1930 in Numeralla, NSW^⁵⁶ at age 60, and was buried on April 6, 1930 in Gegedzerick Cemetery, Berridale, NSW Grave 289.

M ix. Thomas F. Freebody was born in 1872 in Cooma, NSW^⁵⁷ and died in New Zealand. He never married and had no children.

F x. Eleanor Elizabeth Freebody was born in 1874 in Cooma, NSW^⁵⁸ and died in 1875 in Cooma, NSW^⁵⁹ at age 1.

4. Sarah Freebody (John¹) was born on December 31, 1840 in Freemans Reach, Wilberforce, NSW,^⁹ was baptised on April 11, 1841 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Windsor, NSW, and died on April 4, 1919 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁰ at age 78.

Sarah married James S. Madden, son of James Leonard Madden and Mary Maddigan, on November 23, 1881 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW.⁶⁰ James was born in 1853 in VIC and died in 1887 in Cooma, NSW^⁶¹ at age 34.

21 M i. Thomas Madden was born in 1884 in Young, NSW^⁶² and died in 1959 in Young, NSW^⁶³ at age 75.

F iii. Isabella E. Madden was born in 1888 in Young, NSW^⁶⁵ and died in 1966 in Young, NSW^⁶⁶ at age 78.

Isabella married Robert John Rule, son of Charles Thomas Rule and Mary H. G. Curran, in 1910 in Young, NSW.⁶⁷ Robert died in 1962 in Young, NSW.^⁶⁸

Sarah next married Patrick Daniel Doyle, son of Patrick Doyle and Johanna, on November 27, 1893 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW.⁶⁹ Patrick was born in 1859 in Sandhurst, VIC and died in 1910 in Cooma, NSW^⁷⁰ at age 51.

5. Mary Ann Freebody (John¹) was born on December 7, 1842 in Windsor, NSW, died on September 25, 1944 in Cooma, NSW at age 101, and was buried in Numeralla, NSW.

M i. John Brown Freebody was born on September 2, 1885 in Coolantra, Cooma, NSW^⁷¹ and died in 1901 in Cooma, NSW^⁷² at age 16.

6. John Joseph Freebody (John¹) was born on July 29, 1843 in Freemans Reach, Wilberforce, NSW, was baptised in Church of England, Richmond, NSW, died on October 21, 1927 in Moonbah near Jindabyne, NSW^¹¹ at age 84, and was buried in Moonbah Cemetery, NSW.

John married Margaret Mary McEvoy, daughter of James McEvoy and Mary Sheil, on October 17, 1867 in Wollondibby near Jindabyne, NSW.⁷³ Margaret was born on June 15, 1846 in Wollondibby near Jindabyne, NSW,^⁷⁴ died on November 20, 1912 in Cooma, NSW^⁷⁵ at age 66, and was buried on November 21, 1912 in Moonbah Cemetery, NSW Grave 22.

F i. Mary Winifred Freebody was born on September 8, 1868 in Wollondilly, Jindabyne, NSW,^⁷⁶ died on June 5, 1871 in Middlingbank near Cooma, NSW^⁷⁷ at age 2, and was buried in Moonbah Cemetery, Moonbah, NSW Grave 20.

23 F ii. Sarah Ann Cecilia Freebody was born on June 6, 1870 in Middlingbank near Cooma, NSW,^⁷⁸ died on May 26, 1953 in Queanbeyan, NSW at age 82, and was buried in Catholic Lawn Cemetery, Canberra, ACT.

24 M iii. John Bede Freebody was born on July 22, 1871 in Cooma, NSW,^⁷⁹ died on March 4, 1961 in Cooma, NSW^⁸⁰ at age 89, and was buried in Cooma, NSW.

F iv. Mary Winifred Freebody was born on December 11, 1872 in Cooma, NSW,^⁸¹ died on August 24, 1931 in Queanbeyan, NSW^⁸² at age 58, and was buried in Catholic Cemetery, Queanbeyan, NSW. She never married and had no children.

25 F v. Margaret Anastasia Freebody was born on June 10, 1874 in Cooma, NSW,^⁸³ died on May 20, 1946 in Canberra, ACT at age 71, and was buried in Canberra, ACT.

26 F vi. Annie Elizabeth Shiels Freebody was born on May 31, 1877 in Adaminaby, NSW,^⁸⁴ died on August 31, 1962 in Bega, NSW^⁸⁵ at age 85, and was buried on September 2, 1962 in Bega, NSW.

M vii. James Joseph Freebody was born on April 3, 1880 in Moonbah near Jindabyne, NSW,^⁸⁶ died on August 14, 1881 in Moonbah, NSW^⁸⁷ at age 1, and was buried in Moonbah Cemetery, Moonbah, NSW Grave 21.

M viii. Joseph James Freebody was born on December 5, 1881 in Moonbah near Jindabyne, NSW, died on April 6, 1883 in Moonbah, NSW^⁸⁸ at age 1, and was buried in Moonbah Cemetery, Moonbah, NSW Grave 21.

M ix. Peter Joseph James Freebody was born on February 5, 1885 in Cooma, NSW^⁸⁹ and died on April 9, 1963 in Canberra, ACT at age 78.

Peter married Jane Embleton, daughter of John W. Embleton and Elizabeth B., on August 16, 1919 in St. Phillip's Church of England, Sydney, NSW.⁹⁰ Jane was born in 1885 in West Maitland, NSW^⁹¹ and died on February 18, 1955 in Canberra, ACT at age 70. They had no children.

Marriage Notes: Peter and Jane were remarried in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma NSW. on the 2nd December 1923

F x. Mabel Ellen Freebody was born on January 19, 1887 in Cooma, NSW^⁹² and died on March 8, 1977 in Canberra, ACT at age 90. She never married and had no children.

7. Mary Elizabeth Freebody (William Gabriel², John¹) was born in 1862 in Adaminaby, NSW and died in 1944 in Brisbane, QLD at age 82.

Mary married George Simon Paull, son of James Paull and Elizabeth Freebody, on February 12, 1880 in Cooma, NSW.⁹³ George was born on January 8, 1855 in Windsor, NSW^⁹⁴ and died on October 7, 1900 in Walcha, NSW^⁹⁵ at age 45.

M i. George William Paull was born in 1881 in Bega, NSW^⁹⁶ and died in 1881 in Bega, NSW.^⁹⁷

M iii. James Paull was born on March 16, 1884 in Cooma, NSW,^⁹⁹ died on March 17, 1884 in Cooma, NSW,^¹⁰⁰ and was buried on March 17, 1884 in Cooma, NSW.

F v. Mary T. Paull was born in 1890 in Kiama, NSW^¹⁰² and died in 1891 in Kiama, NSW^¹⁰³ at age 1.

8. Catherine Ann Freebody (William Gabriel², John¹) was born in 1864 in Adaminaby, NSW^²¹ and died on August 29, 1932 in Balmain South, NSW^²² at age 68. She never married and had no children.

F i. Kathleen Ann Freebody was born on September 21, 1895 in Buckleys Crossing, NSW,^¹⁰⁵ died on June 17, 1925 in Sydney, NSW at age 29, and was buried in Roman Catholic Rookwood, NSW.

9. Patrick William Freebody (William Gabriel², John¹) was born on February 10, 1869 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW^²⁷ and died on May 29, 1961 in Young, NSW^²⁸ at age 92.

Patrick married Edith Augusta Pendergast, daughter of Thomas Dudley Pendergast and Ann Cecilia McEvoy, on October 22, 1921 in Adaminaby, NSW.¹⁰⁶ Edith was born on July 1, 1888 in Moonbah near Jindabyne, NSW^¹⁰⁷ and died on March 19, 1957 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁰⁸ at age 68.

M i. Patrick Percy Freebody was born on December 8, 1927 in Cooma, NSW, died on November 2, 2002 in Cooma, NSW at age 74, and was buried in Cooma, NSW.

10. James Hubert Freebody (William Gabriel², John¹) was born on June 21, 1870 in Middlingbank near Cooma, NSW,^²⁹ died on October 21, 1912 in Adaminaby, NSW^³⁰ at age 42, and was buried in Old Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW.

James married Jane Butler, daughter of Martin Butler and Mary Ann Dunn, on May 6, 1902 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁰⁹ Jane was born on June 21, 1880 in Cooma, NSW,^¹¹⁰ died on November 10, 1965 in Lidcombe, NSW^¹¹¹ at age 85, and was buried in Roman Catholic Rookwood, NSW.

F ii. Gladys Mary Freebody was born in 1904 in Berridale, NSW,^¹¹³ died on January 24, 1928 in Granville, NSW^¹¹⁴ at age 24, and was buried in Rookwood, NSW. She never married and had no children.

M iii. Volney Thomas Freebody was born on January 20, 1907 in Berridale, NSW, died on July 1, 1985 in Stanmore, NSW at age 78, and was buried on July 4, 1925 in Rookwood, NSW.

F iv. Mara Colombus Freebody was born on April 19, 1908 in Berridale, NSW and died on March 16, 1985 in Summer Hill, NSW at age 76. She never married and had no children.

M vi. Ivan James Freebody was born on August 20, 1912 in Adaminaby, NSW, died on February 20, 1983 in Sydney, NSW at age 70, and was buried in Rookwood, NSW.

• He served in the military as a Sapper, number NX27166, R R D ENGINEERS, Australian Army from June 18, 1940 to August 30, 1940 in WW2. NOK: Rayner, Jane

Ivan married Ida Blanche Smith, daughter of Edward Smith and Laura, in 1948 in Liverpool, NSW.¹¹⁷ Ida died in 1963 in Liverpool, NSW.^¹¹⁸

11. Elizabeth Emma Freebody (William Gabriel², John¹) was born on September 22, 1874 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW^³⁴ and died on November 5, 1956 in Burwood, NSW^³⁵ at age 82. Another name for Elizabeth was Nellie.

Elizabeth married Thomas Francis Wilson, son of Charles Wilson and Margaret Flint, on June 16, 1901 in Goulburn, NSW.¹¹⁹ Thomas was born on August 21, 1876 in Queanbeyan, NSW,^¹²⁰ died in 1931 in Liverpool, NSW^¹²¹ at age 55, and was buried in 1931 in Pioneer Cemetery, Liverpool, NSW. Another name for Thomas was Tom.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 201, 20th Battalion, 1st AIF from November 8, 1915 to May 8, 1916 in WW1. Discharged medically unfit

M i. Theodore Granville Wilson was born on March 2, 1902 in Junee, NSW.^¹²²

M ii. Charles Aubery Wilson was born on May 26, 1904 in West Wyalong, NSW,^¹²⁴ died in July 1987 in Liverpool, NSW at age 83, and was buried in Roman Catholic Liverpool, NSW.

M iii. Mervyn William Wilson was born in 1908 in Queanbeyan, NSW, died in 1911 in Queanbeyan, NSW^¹²⁵ at age 3, and was buried in Queanbeyan Riverside Cemetery, NSW.

12. William Byrne Freebody (William Gabriel², John¹) was born on January 9, 1881 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW, died on May 9, 1962 in Burwood, NSW^²⁴ at age 81, and was buried on May 12, 1962 in Canberra, ACT.

William married Ena Catherine Hawes, daughter of Charles Hawes and Selina Annie Winter, in 1913 in Queanbeyan, NSW.¹²⁶ Ena was born on August 11, 1894 in Queanbeyan, NSW,^¹²⁷ died on November 15, 1972 in Queanbeyan, NSW^¹²⁸ at age 78, and was buried in Roman Catholic Woden, Canberra, ACT.

F i. Eunice Monica Freebody was born on November 24, 1913 in Queanbeyan, NSW.

M ii. Merlin William Freebody was born on August 11, 1916 in Queanbeyan, NSW.

13. Percy Joseph Freebody (William Gabriel², John¹) was born on September 19, 1884 in Dalgety, NSW,^³⁸ died on August 7, 1914 in Queanbeyan, NSW^³⁹ at age 29, and was buried on August 9, 1914 in Catholic Section, Riverside Cemetery, Queanbeyan, NSW.

Percy married Amy Margaret Fitzgibbon, daughter of John Henry Fitzgibbon and Lucy Taylor, on April 21, 1909 in St. Gregory's Catholic Church, Queanbeyan, NSW.¹²⁹ Amy was born on January 16, 1887 in Queanbeyan, NSW,^¹³⁰ died on August 21, 1972 in Queanbeyan, NSW^¹³¹ at age 85, and was buried in Queanbeyan Riverside Cemetery, NSW Presbyterian Section.

M i. Milton John Freebody was born on April 12, 1910 in Queanbeyan, NSW,^¹³² died on March 26, 1972 in Queanbeyan, NSW^¹³³ at age 61, and was buried in Roman Catholic Riverside, Queanbeyan, NSW.

• He served in the military as a Leading Aircraftman, number 69060, No. 2 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force from August 19, 1942 to December 6, 1945 in WW2.

M ii. Keith Joseph Freebody was born in 1912 in Queanbeyan, NSW, died on August 26, 1915 in Queanbeyan, NSW^¹³⁴ at age 3, and was buried in Roman Catholic Riverside, Queanbeyan, NSW.

M iii. Archibald William Freebody was born in 1913 in Queanbeyan, NSW, died on August 26, 1915 in Queanbeyan, NSW^¹³⁵ at age 2, and was buried in Roman Catholic Riverside, Queanbeyan, NSW.

14. John Henry Freebody (Simon², John¹) was born in 1857 in Cooma, NSW^⁴² and died on June 4, 1898 in Cooma, NSW^⁴³ at age 41.

John married Mary Anne Kirwan, daughter of James Kirwan and Jane Rixon, on February 19, 1884 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW.¹³⁶ Mary was born on June 26, 1864 in Cooma, NSW,^¹³⁷ died on November 8, 1935 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹³⁸ at age 71, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Catholic section.

M i. James Simon Freebody was born on December 15, 1884 in Cooma, NSW,^¹³⁹ died on May 13, 1930 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁴⁰ at age 45, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 170. He never married and had no children.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 3149, 53rd Battalion, 1st AIF from March 14, 1916 to August 27, 1917 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 11 November 1916.

F ii. Mary Ann Freebody was born on January 23, 1886 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁴¹ and died in 1886 in Cooma, NSW.^¹⁴²

F iii. Edith Johanna Freebody was born in 1887 in Cooma, NSW,^¹⁴³ died on September 9, 1905 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁴⁴ at age 18, and was buried in Cooma Lawn Cemetery, NSW. She never married and had no children.

28 F iv. Ivy Jane Freebody was born on September 29, 1889 in Cooma, NSW,^¹⁴⁵ died on December 18, 1974 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁴⁶ at age 85, and was buried in Field of Mars Cemetery, Ryde, NSW.

29 F v. Alvina May Freebody was born on May 1, 1892 in Arable near Cooma, NSW,^¹⁴⁷ was baptised on June 13, 1892 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW, died on June 26, 1977 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁴⁸ at age 85, and was buried in Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 393.

30 F vi. Emma Mildred Freebody was born on January 14, 1896 in Moonbah, NSW,^¹⁴⁹ died on August 27, 1976 in Wollongong, NSW^¹⁵⁰ at age 80, and was buried on August 30, 1976 in Lakeside Memorial Park, Dapto, NSW.

F vii. Mary Eileen Freebody was born on February 14, 1898 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁵¹ and died on May 2, 1917 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁵² at age 19.

15. James Simon Freebody (Simon², John¹) was born on March 11, 1859 in Middlingbank near Cooma, NSW^⁴⁴ and died in 1940 in Sydney, NSW^⁴⁵ at age 81.

James married Martha Ambrosia Kiss, daughter of William Kiss and Martha Wright, on February 15, 1887 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁵³ Martha was born on December 7, 1870 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁵⁴ and died in 1917 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁵⁵ at age 47.

F i. Johanna Rachel Freebody was born in 1888 in Arable near Cooma, NSW,^¹⁵⁶ was baptised on February 16, 1888 in Catholic Church, Cooma District, NSW, died in 1960 in Grafton, NSW^¹⁵⁷ at age 72, and was buried in Grafton, NSW.

Johanna married Athol Desmond Jones, son of Patrick Jones and Margaret, on May 20, 1914 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW.¹⁵⁸ Athol was born on August 26, 1899 in Wolumla near Bega, NSW and died in 1964 in Parramatta, NSW^¹⁵⁹ at age 65.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 6542, 19th Battalion, 1st AIF from July 10, 1916 to July 23, 1918 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916.

M ii. Lawrence William Freebody was born on December 1, 1890 in Arable near Cooma, NSW,^¹⁶⁰ died in 1958 in Grafton, NSW^¹⁶¹ at age 68, and was buried in South Grafton, NSW.

Lawrence married Margaret Ursula Flanagan, daughter of Patrick Flanagan and Ida Evelyn, on June 12, 1918 in Muswellbrook, NSW.¹⁶² Margaret was born on October 10, 1883 in Scone, NSW and died on August 31, 1960 in Grafton, NSW^¹⁶³ at age 76.

M iii. Augustine James Freebody was born in September 1891 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹⁶⁴ died on November 26, 1912 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁶⁵ at age 21, and was buried in Cooma, NSW.

M iv. Arthur Raymond Freebody was born in 1893 in Nimmitabel, NSW^¹⁶⁶ and died on June 22, 1962 in Campsie, NSW^¹⁶⁷ at age 69.

Arthur married Ann Ellen Jane McGoldrich in 1926 in Ryde, NSW.¹⁶⁸ Ann was born in 1904.

M v. Noel Oscar Freebody was born in 1895 in Nimmitabel, NSW,^¹⁶⁹ died on January 23, 1970 in Queanbeyan, NSW^¹⁷⁰ at age 75, and was buried on January 28, 1970 in Catholic Section, Michelago Cemetery, NSW Grave 48.

• He served in the military as a Gunner, number 6178, 21st Field Artillery Brigade, 1st AIF from July 25, 1915 to May 4, 1917 in WW1. Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 10 December 1915.

Noel married Olive Elizabeth Kelly, daughter of Fergus Kelly and Catherine Dinnen, in 1939 in Queanbeyan, NSW.¹⁷¹ Olive was born in 1908 in Michelago, NSW, died on March 3, 1957 in Michelago, NSW^¹⁷² at age 49, and was buried in Michelago Cemetery, NSW Grave 48.

M vi. Austyn Clive Freebody was born on June 18, 1897 in Cooma, NSW,^¹⁷³ died on June 16, 1959 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁷⁴ at age 61, and was buried on June 20, 1959 in Numeralla, NSW. Another name for Austyn was Ossie.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 2050, 59th Battalion, 1st AIF from April 10, 1915 to March 28, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 9 August 1915

Austyn married Mary Isabel Jones, daughter of Edward Swaley Jones and Elizabeth Hand Keith, on August 20, 1924 in Stanmore, NSW.¹⁷⁵ Mary was born on December 15, 1903 in Delegate, NSW,^¹⁷⁶ died on July 8, 1927 in Paddington, NSW^¹⁷⁷ at age 23, and was buried on July 9, 1927 in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW. The cause of her death was Pyaemia. Another name for Mary was Manie.

Austyn next married Hilda Mary Jane Murphy, daughter of Martin Murphy and Mary Jane Ayling, in 1945 in Sydney, NSW.¹⁷⁸ Hilda was born on February 20, 1908 in Cooma, NSW, was baptised in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW, died on September 10, 1994 in Cooma, NSW at age 86, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Catholic section.

M vii. John Anthony Freebody was born in 1898 in Cooma, NSW,^¹⁷⁹ died on March 9, 1931 in Randwick, NSW^¹⁸⁰ at age 33, and was buried on March 10, 1931 in Botany, NSW.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 6520, 13th Battalion, 1st AIF from July 10, 1916 to 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916.

John married Alice Nellie Batten, daughter of Joseph Batten and Ellen M. Cashin, in 1923 in Sydney, NSW.¹⁸¹ Alice was born in 1902 in Sydney, NSW,^¹⁸² died in 1936 in Hurstville, NSW^¹⁸³ at age 34, and was buried in Botany, NSW.

F viii. Kathleen M. Freebody was born in 1900 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁸⁴ and died in 1900 in Newtown, NSW.^¹⁸⁵

M ix. Sydney Gladstone Freebody was born in 1904 in Nimmitabel, NSW, died on August 1, 1944 in Waterfall, NSW^¹⁸⁶ at age 40, and was buried on August 3, 1944 in Botany, NSW.

M x. Horace Sylvester Freebody was born in 1905 in Cooma, NSW,^¹⁸⁸ died on August 22, 1979 in Rathmines, Newcastle, NSW at age 74, and was buried in Toronto, NSW.

Horace married Patricia Veronica Hynes in 1929 in Sydney, NSW.¹⁸⁹ Patricia died on April 19, 1997 in Newcastle, NSW.

James next married Catherine Jane Carrigg, daughter of John Carrigg and Mary, in 1930 in Canterbury, NSW.¹⁹⁰ Catherine died in 1948 in Canterbury, NSW.^¹⁹¹ They had no children.

16. Michael Edward Freebody (Simon², John¹) was born in 1862 in Adaminaby, NSW,^⁴⁶ died on May 2, 1938 in Berridale, NSW^⁴⁷ at age 76, and was buried in Catholic Section, Berridale Cemetery, NSW. Another name for Michael was Edwin.

Michael married Elizabeth Mary Evelyn McGrogan, daughter of William McGrogan and Eliza Jane Governey, in 1894 in Captains Flat, NSW.¹⁹² Elizabeth was born in 1860 in Collector, NSW, died on May 30, 1950 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁹³ at age 90, and was buried in Roman Catholic Berridale, NSW.

M i. Claude William Freebody was born in 1894 in Cooma, NSW,^¹⁹⁴ died on March 30, 1966 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁹⁵ at age 72, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 614. (Twin)

Claude married Alice Olive Adams, daughter of George William Adams and Phoebe Emma Phillips, in 1924 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁹⁶ Alice was born in 1903 in Cooma, NSW,^¹⁹⁷ died on August 8, 1970 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁹⁸ at age 67, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 614.

M ii. Simon Roy Freebody was born in 1894 in Cooma, NSW,^¹⁹⁹ died on May 14, 1981 in Cooma, NSW at age 87, and was buried in Cooma, NSW. (Twin)

M iii. Arthur Edwin Freebody was born on February 22, 1896 in Cooma, NSW,^²⁰⁰ died on October 4, 1972 in Goulburn, NSW^²⁰¹ at age 76, and was buried in Goulburn, NSW.

Arthur married Evelyn M. E. V. Koppman, daughter of John William Koppman and Emily Catherine Bottom, in 1925 in Goulburn, NSW.²⁰² Evelyn was born in 1904 in Numeralla, NSW.^²⁰³

M iv. John Henry Freebody was born on October 3, 1898 in Arable near Cooma, NSW^²⁰⁴ and died in 1995 in Cooma, NSW at age 97.

John married Esther Mary Lynch, daughter of William Lynch and Annie Moore, in 1920 in Cooma, NSW.²⁰⁵ Esther was born in 1890 in Cooma, NSW,^²⁰⁶ died on November 25, 1970 in Cooma, NSW^²⁰⁷ at age 80, and was buried in Cooma Lawn Cemetery, NSW.

M v. Joseph Patrick Freebody was born on November 24, 1901 in Arable near Cooma, NSW,^²⁰⁸ died on April 13, 1976 in Cooma, NSW^²⁰⁹ at age 74, and was buried on April 15, 1976 in Roman Catholic Gegedzerick, Berridale, NSW. (Twin)

Joseph married Ivy Eileen Bourke, daughter of John Robert Bourke and Mary Adams, in 1938 in Cooma, NSW.²¹⁰ Ivy was born in 1906 in Adaminaby, NSW.^²¹¹

F vi. Johanna Eliza Freebody was born on November 24, 1901 in Arable near Cooma, NSW,^²¹² died on July 9, 1986 in Cooma, NSW at age 84, and was buried on July 12, 1986 in Cooma, NSW. (Twin)

Johanna married George Scullin, son of James Scullin and Bridget Power, in 1927 in Cooma, NSW.²¹³ George was born in 1881 in Cooma, NSW,^²¹⁴ died on June 16, 1949 in Cooma, NSW^²¹⁵ at age 68, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Catholic section.

Notes: This advertisement appeared in the Cooma Express on 5 September 1938: "House Party and Dance and Euchre Tournament in aid of Miss R Moore's candidature in the St Patrick's Queen Competition will be held at Mr G Scullin's Shellgrove, Numeralla on Saturday, 10^th September Gent's 2/-; Lady's 1/- and basket. F. McMillan, Hon. Secretary."

17. Sarah Ann Freebody (Simon², John¹) was born in 1865 in Cooma, NSW,^⁴⁹ died on April 11, 1947 in Goulburn, NSW^⁵⁰ at age 82, and was buried on April 12, 1947 in Roman Catholic Goulburn, NSW.

Sarah married Edward Clarke, son of Anthony Clarke and Martha, in 1899 in Cooma, NSW.²¹⁶ Edward was born in 1865 and died in 1926 in Goulburn, NSW^²¹⁷ at age 61.

M i. Unnamed Clarke was born in 1900 in Arable near Cooma, NSW, died in 1900 in Arable near Cooma, NSW, and was buried in Arable near Cooma, NSW.

18. Mary Ellen Freebody (Simon², John¹) was born in 1867 in Cooma, NSW,^⁵¹ died on April 10, 1947 in Goulburn, NSW^⁵² at age 80, and was buried in Catholic Cemetery, Goulburn, NSW.

Mary married Denis Roche, son of William Roche and Eliza Kimmage, in 1899 in Cooma, NSW.²¹⁸ Denis was born in 1866 in Yass, NSW^²¹⁹ and died in 1942 in Goulburn, NSW^²²⁰ at age 76.

F i. Kathleen E. Roche was born in 1901 in Cooma, NSW^²²¹ and died on October 29, 1967 in Crookwell, NSW at age 66. She never married and had no children.

M ii. Russell John Roche was born in 1903 in Cooma, NSW,^²²² died on August 10, 1955 in Sydney, NSW^²²³ at age 52, and was buried in Eastern Suburns Roman Catholic, NSW.

M iii. William Simon Roche was born in 1904 in Cooma, NSW,^²²⁴ died on March 5, 1977 in Goulburn, NSW at age 73, and was buried in Goulburn, NSW.

M iv. Stanley Denis Kevin Roche was born in 1909 in Cooma, NSW,^²²⁵ died on February 14, 1964 in Coogee, NSW^²²⁶ at age 55, and was buried in Eastern Suburns Roman Catholic, NSW.

• He served in the military as a Private, number N393944, 19 EMPLOY COY, Australian Army from May 8, 1942 to November 16, 1944 in WW2.

19. Francis Joseph Freebody (Simon², John¹) was born on May 7, 1868 in Cooma, NSW,^⁵³ died on December 11, 1955 in Wagga Wagga, NSW^⁵⁴ at age 87, and was buried in Wagga Wagga, NSW.

Francis married Mabel Marie Malcolm, daughter of Joseph Lawrence Malcolm and Catherine Doody, on August 2, 1911 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Albury, NSW.²²⁸ Mabel was born on June 12, 1879 in South Melbourne, VIC, was baptised on June 29, 1879 in St. Peters & Pauls Melbourne, VIC, died on July 20, 1974 in Canberra, ACT at age 95, and was buried on July 23, 1974 in Canberra, ACT.

M ii. Lawrence Malcolm Freebody was born in 1917 in Goulburn, NSW, died in 1917 in Goulburn, NSW,^²²⁹ and was buried in Goulburn, NSW.

F iii. Johanna Ellen Freebody was born in 1919 in Goulburn, NSW and died on February 20, 2002 in Wagga Wagga, NSW at age 83.

Johanna married Kevin Edwin Leslie Garratt in 1940 in Wagga Wagga, NSW.²³⁰ Kevin was born on October 8, 1914 in Wagga Wagga, NSW and died on August 27, 1981 at age 66.

20. Arthur Herbert Freebody (Simon², John¹) was born in 1870 in Coolamalong near Berridale, NSW,^⁵⁵ died on April 4, 1930 in Numeralla, NSW^⁵⁶ at age 60, and was buried on April 6, 1930 in Gegedzerick Cemetery, Berridale, NSW Grave 289.

Arthur married Anastasia Ward, daughter of William Dudley Ward and Harriett Harvey, on August 24, 1910 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW.²³¹ Anastasia was born in 1884 in Cooma, NSW,^²³² died on February 28, 1969 in Berridale, NSW^²³³ at age 85, and was buried in Gegedzerick Cemetery, Berridale, NSW Grave 289.

M i. William Russell Freebody was born on June 25, 1911 in Numeralla, NSW, died on December 13, 1973 in Cooma, NSW^²³⁴ at age 62, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Church of England section.

William married Hilda Collins, daughter of Charles James Collins and Johanna Josephine Crimmins, in 1935 in Cooma, NSW.²³⁵ Hilda was born in 1907 in Cooma, NSW,^²³⁶ died on March 7, 1994 in Cooma, NSW at age 87, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Church of England section. They had no children.

M ii. Walter Hope Freebody was born on October 2, 1916 in Numeralla, NSW, died on December 1, 1985 in Bald Hills, Brisbane, QLD at age 69, and was buried in Aspley Roman Catholic Lawn, Brisbane, QLD.

M iii. Kevin Sylvester Freebody was born on September 12, 1919 in Numeralla, NSW, died on December 23, 1984 in Cooma, NSW at age 65, and was buried in Cooma, NSW. He never married and had no children.

F iv. Heather Daphney Freebody was born on May 4, 1921 in Numeralla, NSW, died on September 5, 1989 in Cooma, NSW at age 68, and was buried in Cooma, NSW.

21. Thomas Madden (Sarah Freebody², John¹) was born in 1884 in Young, NSW^⁶² and died in 1959 in Young, NSW^⁶³ at age 75.

Thomas married Catherine Amelia M. Basham, daughter of William Basham and Catherine Hennock, in 1907 in Young, NSW.²³⁸ Catherine was born in 1885 in Young, NSW^²³⁹ and died in 1963 in Young, NSW^²⁴⁰ at age 78.

M i. Thomas Madden was born in Young, NSW and died in 1914 in Young, NSW.^²⁴¹

Margaret married Henry Drew Nicolls, son of Frederick John Nicolls and Mary Holcroft, in 1909 in Young, NSW.²⁴² Henry died in 1958 in Young, NSW.^²⁴³

F i. John Frederick Nicolls was born in 1910 and died in 1974^²⁴⁴ at age 64.

John married Betty Bowler in 1937 in Young, NSW.²⁴⁵ Betty was born in 1919 and died in 1983 at age 64.

23. Sarah Ann Cecilia Freebody (John Joseph², John¹) was born on June 6, 1870 in Middlingbank near Cooma, NSW,^⁷⁸ died on May 26, 1953 in Queanbeyan, NSW at age 82, and was buried in Catholic Lawn Cemetery, Canberra, ACT.

Sarah married Arthur John Turner, son of John Turner and Mary Hennessy, on April 27, 1891 in Arable near Cooma, NSW.²⁴⁶ Arthur was born on May 24, 1862 in Woolway near Cooma, NSW,^²⁴⁷ died on July 15, 1951 in Canberra, ACT at age 89, and was buried in Catholic Lawn Cemetery, Canberra, ACT.

M i. Amos John Leslie Turner was born on April 10, 1893 in Bald Hill near Woolway, NSW,^²⁴⁸ was baptised on May 7, 1893 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW, and died on May 24, 1981 at age 88. He never married and had no children.

• He served in the military as a Lance Corporal, number 5474, 53rd Battalion, 1st AIF from November 7, 1915 to January 15, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A49 Ceramic on 14 April 1916
Wounded in action

• He was awarded the Military Medal. 'In the recent attack on PERONNE on the 1st September 1918, this N.C.O. showed great coolness and daring in working his Lewis Gun. Throughout the action he kept up a constant fire although he himself was subjected to heavy machine gun and artillery fire, and inflicted a large number of casualties on the enemy. In the latter part of the advance he was severely wounded in the shoulder and also had the Butt blown off his gun. However, he still continued in action until loss of blood and weakness forced him leave the line for medical attention.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

31 F ii. Mary Margaret Turner was born on May 19, 1894 in Berridale, NSW,^²⁴⁹ died on May 17, 1975 in Cooma, NSW^²⁵⁰ at age 80, and was buried in Cooma Lawn Cemetery, NSW.

M iii. Joseph Thomas Turner was born on October 8, 1895 in Berridale, NSW,^²⁵¹ was baptised on November 24, 1895 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW, died on March 12, 1938 in Randwick, NSW^²⁵² at age 42, and was buried in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW Catholic section.

• He served in the military as a Gunner, number 32753, 5th Trench Mortar Battery, 1st AIF from September 10, 1916 to July 8, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board RMS Osterley on 10 February 1917

Joseph married Gladys Eileen Adams, daughter of Robert Adams and Beatrice Eveline Burke, in 1924 in Cooma, NSW.²⁵³ Gladys was born in 1902 in Cooma, NSW,^²⁵⁴ died on December 26, 1991 in Sydney, NSW at age 89, and was buried in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW Catholic section. They had no children.

32 F iv. Maud Ella Turner was born on February 5, 1897 in Berridale, NSW,^²⁵⁵ died on April 9, 1986 in Canberra, ACT at age 89, and was buried on April 12, 1986 in Canberra, ACT.

F v. Mable Olive Turner was born on April 7, 1898 in Cooma, NSW^²⁵⁶ and died on May 24, 1980 in Nowra, NSW at age 82. Another name for Mable was Maisie.

Mable married Stephen David Roach, son of James Roach and Elizabeth Harrison, in 1916 in Cooma, NSW.²⁵⁷ Stephen was born in 1894 in Bombala, NSW^²⁵⁸ and died in 1952 in Parramatta, NSW^²⁵⁹ at age 58.

• He served in the military as a Lance Corporal, number 5441, 19th Battalion, 1st AIF from November 9, 1915 to December 24, 1918 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A49 Ceramic on 14 April 1916

M vi. Cecil Vincent Turner was born on June 2, 1900 in Berridale, NSW,^²⁶⁰ died on January 18, 1962 in Hornsby, NSW^²⁶¹ at age 61, and was buried in Northern Suburbs Cemetery, North Ryde, NSW.

M vii. Laurence Theodore Turner was born on March 14, 1902 in Cooma, NSW^²⁶² and died in 1929 in Sydney, NSW^²⁶³ at age 27.

M viii. Leonard Searle Turner was born on May 7, 1904 in Cooma, NSW,^²⁶⁴ was baptised on July 3, 1904 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW, and died in 1980 at age 76.

Leonard married Mary Elizabeth Douglas in 1943 in Paddington, NSW.²⁶⁵ They had no children.

M ix. William Stephen Turner was born on June 9, 1906 in Cooma, NSW^²⁶⁶ and died on November 26, 1949 in Yass, NSW^²⁶⁷ at age 43. He never married and had no children.

M xi. Donald James Turner was born on October 1, 1911 in Cooma, NSW and died on November 7, 1986 at age 75.

Donald married Lola Marjorie Wroe in 1936 in Cooma, NSW.²⁶⁹ Lola died in 1950 in Stockton, NSW.^²⁷⁰

M xii. Douglas Henry Turner was born on October 29, 1914 in Rocky Plain near Adaminaby, NSW, was baptised in Roman Catholic, died on October 8, 1986 in Queanbeyan, NSW at age 71, and was buried in Queanbeyan Lawn Cemetery, NSW.

24. John Bede Freebody (John Joseph², John¹) was born on July 22, 1871 in Cooma, NSW,^⁷⁹ died on March 4, 1961 in Cooma, NSW^⁸⁰ at age 89, and was buried in Cooma, NSW.

John married Ada Blanche Miners, daughter of John Equestrian Miners and Sarah Ann Turner, on January 27, 1906 in Bombala, NSW.²⁷² Ada was born on August 23, 1882 in Cootralantra near Cooma, NSW,^²⁷³ died on June 1, 1970 in Cooma, NSW^²⁷⁴ at age 87, and was buried in Cooma, NSW.

M i. Morton Alphonses Bede Freebody was born on February 28, 1903 in Dalgety, NSW,^²⁷⁵ died on October 29, 1927 in Cooma, NSW^²⁷⁶ at age 24, and was buried in Cooma, NSW. He never married and had no children.

F ii. May Monica Freebody was born on November 22, 1906 in Cooma, NSW, died on June 4, 1996 in Cooma, NSW at age 89, and was buried in Cooma, NSW.

May married Cecil George Neilson McGregor, son of George Malcolm McGregor and Mary Ann Baron Neilson, in 1932 in Cooma, NSW.²⁷⁷ Cecil was born on May 15, 1901 in Cooma, NSW^²⁷⁸ and died on July 3, 1981 in Cooma, NSW at age 80.

M iii. Roy John Freebody was born on July 16, 1910 in Dalgety, NSW,^²⁷⁹ died on October 24, 1981 in Cooma, NSW at age 71, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Catholic section.

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX170864 (N267452), 5 TRANSPORTER COY, Australian Army from June 8, 1943 to January 18, 1944 in WW2.

F iv. Amy Grace Freebody was born on January 19, 1915 in Cooma, NSW and died in Canberra, ACT.

F v. Ruby Sarah Freebody was born on December 27, 1917 in Pine Valley, Cooma, NSW, died on September 14, 1995 in Cooma, NSW at age 77, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW.

Ruby married Austin Lawrence Norton, son of Thomas William Norton and Vera Mona Watson Finn, in December 1939 in Cooma, NSW.²⁸² Austin was born on April 12, 1918 in Cooma, NSW, died on October 8, 1986 in Cooma, NSW at age 68, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW. Another name for Austin was Ossie.

F vi. Ida Mary Freebody was born on April 7, 1919 in "Pine Valley" near Cooma, NSW.

Ida married Joseph Clifford Norton, son of Thomas William Norton and Vera Mona Watson Finn, on June 1, 1940 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW.²⁸³ Joseph was born on June 13, 1916 in Cooma, NSW and died on March 23, 2003 in Cooma, NSW at age 86.

25. Margaret Anastasia Freebody (John Joseph², John¹) was born on June 10, 1874 in Cooma, NSW,^⁸³ died on May 20, 1946 in Canberra, ACT at age 71, and was buried in Canberra, ACT.

F i. Mary Dagmar Freebody was born on February 12, 1905 in Cooma, NSW.^²⁸⁴

Mary married William T. Lewis Anderson, son of John Lewis Anderson and Mary Ann Neuss, in 1934 in Cooma, NSW.²⁸⁵ William was born in 1903 in Cooma, NSW^²⁸⁶ and died on July 12, 1971 in Canberra, ACT at age 68.

26. Annie Elizabeth Shiels Freebody (John Joseph², John¹) was born on May 31, 1877 in Adaminaby, NSW,^⁸⁴ died on August 31, 1962 in Bega, NSW^⁸⁵ at age 85, and was buried on September 2, 1962 in Bega, NSW.

Annie married Charles David Morrisey, son of Patrick Morrisey and Catherine Bennett, in 1908 in Cooma, NSW.²⁸⁷ Charles was born in 1877 in Coolantra, Cooma, NSW^²⁸⁸ and died on May 10, 1961 in Sydney, NSW^²⁸⁹ at age 84.

M i. Cecil Galbriel Morrisey was born on February 1, 1909 in Cooma, NSW.^²⁹⁰

Cecil married Nora E. Darby, daughter of John Thomas Darby and Norah Elizabeth O'Keefe, in 1930 in Bega, NSW.²⁹¹ Nora was born in 1910 in Bega, NSW.^²⁹²

M ii. Linus Douglas Vaughan Morrisey was born on September 21, 1910 in Cooma, NSW^²⁹³ and died on June 20, 1944 in Annandale, NSW^²⁹⁴ at age 33. He never married and had no children.

F iii. Mary Morrisey was born on December 31, 1913 in Cooma, NSW, died on December 31, 1913 in Cooma, NSW,^²⁹⁵ and was buried in Cooma, NSW. (Twin)

M iv. Joseph Morrisey was born on December 31, 1913 in Cooma, NSW, died on December 31, 1913 in Cooma, NSW,^²⁹⁶ and was buried in Cooma, NSW. (Twin)

F vi. Magdelene Marjorie Hope Morrisey was born on January 4, 1917 in Cooma, NSW and died on December 14, 1946 in Eden, NSW^²⁹⁷ at age 29.

Magdelene married Francis Thomas Smith, son of Francis Thomas Smith and Sarah Ann Rixon, in 1937 in Bega, NSW.²⁹⁸ Francis was born on July 7, 1904 in Bombala, NSW^²⁹⁹ and died on February 19, 1985 in North Parramatta, NSW at age 80.

M vii. Vincent Gregory Morrisey was born on October 2, 1918 in Mittagong, NSW.

27. Amos Andrew Paull (Mary Elizabeth Freebody³, William Gabriel², John¹) was born in 1888 in Broughton Creek, NSW.^¹⁰¹

Amos married Juliet Symington, daughter of Alexander Thomas Symington and Juliette Fuller, on July 14, 1913 in QLD. Juliet was born in 1886 in Armidale, NSW.^³⁰⁰

M i. Terence George Paull was born in 1916 in Balmain, NSW and died on September 13, 1921 in QLD at age 5.

28. Ivy Jane Freebody (John Henry³, Simon², John¹) was born on September 29, 1889 in Cooma, NSW,^¹⁴⁵ died on December 18, 1974 in Sydney, NSW^¹⁴⁶ at age 85, and was buried in Field of Mars Cemetery, Ryde, NSW.

Ivy married Frederick Audrey Schwede, son of Audrey Schwede and Anna, in 1919 in Goulburn, NSW.³⁰¹ Frederick was born on October 3, 1883 in Talsen, County Courland, Latvia and died on October 15, 1941 in Petersham, NSW^³⁰² at age 58.

Notes: Frederick, alien Certificate No 381, arrived in Australia from England 20^th May 1912.
He renounced his Russian nationality and allegiance and was naturalised an Australian citizen in November 1924 including his two children born in this country (age 4 & 1 year)

M i. Rudolph Frederick Schwede was born on September 3, 1919 in Goulburn, NSW and died on April 2, 1997 in Ashfield, NSW at age 77.

• He served in the military as a Private, number N464145, INFANTRY TRAINING BRIGADE, Australian Army from February 23, 1943 to September 20, 1945 in WW2.

Rudolph married Enid Vera Stormont in 1940 in Petersham, NSW.³⁰³ The marriage ended in divorce in 1951.

M iii. John Kirwan Schwede was born on December 30, 1924 in Paddington, NSW.

Notes: J K Schwede - track and long distance runner. Member Botany Harriers; NSW State representative. NSW State distance champion.

• He served in the military as a Leading Aircraftman, number 130982, 100 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force from February 3, 1943 to August 6, 1946 in WW2.

29. Alvina May Freebody (John Henry³, Simon², John¹) was born on May 1, 1892 in Arable near Cooma, NSW,^¹⁴⁷ was baptised on June 13, 1892 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW, died on June 26, 1977 in Cooma, NSW^¹⁴⁸ at age 85, and was buried in Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 393.

Alvina married Thomas Stanley Goodwin, son of Charles Albert Goodwin and Elizabeth Phillipine Kaufline, in 1912 in Cooma, NSW.³⁰⁷ Thomas was born in 1887 in Cooma, NSW^³⁰⁸ and died in 1964 in Rockdale, NSW^³⁰⁹ at age 77.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 6737, Machine Gun Corps Details, 1st AIF from August 7, 1916 to December 10, 1918 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Port Nicholson on 8 November 1916.

F i. Bertha M. Goodwin was born in Cooma, NSW and died in 1914 in Cooma, NSW.^³¹⁰

30. Emma Mildred Freebody (John Henry³, Simon², John¹) was born on January 14, 1896 in Moonbah, NSW,^¹⁴⁹ died on August 27, 1976 in Wollongong, NSW^¹⁵⁰ at age 80, and was buried on August 30, 1976 in Lakeside Memorial Park, Dapto, NSW. Another name for Emma was Millie.

Emma married William James, son of James James and Mary Josephine McDonald, in 1919 in Nimmitabel, NSW.³¹¹ William was born on October 13, 1887 in Nimmitabel, NSW.^³¹²

• He served in the military as a Private, number 2168, 55th Battalion, 1st AIF from February 10, 1916 to December 12, 1918 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 4 September 1916

• He served in the military as a Private, number N461331, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS, Australian Army from June 3, 1943 to August 15, 1945 in WW2.

M ii. Ronald William James was born on September 19, 1922 in Nimmitabel, NSW and died on August 17, 1947 in Wollongong, NSW^³¹³ at age 24. Another name for Ronald was Ronnie.

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX163577 (N267879), NGF MG BN, Australian Army from April 30, 1943 to November 23, 1947 in WW2.

31. Mary Margaret Turner (Sarah Ann Cecilia Freebody³, John Joseph², John¹) was born on May 19, 1894 in Berridale, NSW,^²⁴⁹ died on May 17, 1975 in Cooma, NSW^²⁵⁰ at age 80, and was buried in Cooma Lawn Cemetery, NSW.

Mary married Charles Edward Attwater, son of Alfred Attwater and Annie Lomas, on October 3, 1918 in Cooma, NSW.³¹⁵ Charles was born on November 23, 1876 in Bombala, NSW,^³¹⁶ died on August 7, 1935 in Cooma, NSW^³¹⁷ at age 58, and was buried in Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 1093.

Angela married Sydney Reginald Goodwin, son of George Sydney Goodwin and Mary Ann Ward, in 1948 in Cooma, NSW.³¹⁸ Sydney was born on April 30, 1908 in Cooma, NSW and died in November 1997 at age 89.

M ii. Alfred Charles Attwater was born on March 24, 1921 and died on May 14, 1968 in Cooma, NSW^³¹⁹ at age 47.

32. Maud Ella Turner (Sarah Ann Cecilia Freebody³, John Joseph², John¹) was born on February 5, 1897 in Berridale, NSW,^²⁵⁵ died on April 9, 1986 in Canberra, ACT at age 89, and was buried on April 12, 1986 in Canberra, ACT.

Maud married Harold Leslie Reidy, son of Edward Reidy and Mary Ann Fraser, in 1919 in Cooma, NSW.³²¹ Harold was born on September 22, 1897 in Cooma, NSW^³²² and died on November 5, 1975 at age 78.

Jean married Mervyn Francis Tonkin on November 20, 1943 in Canberra, ACT. Mervyn was born on December 7, 1919 in Wagga Wagga, NSW and died on December 22, 2006 in ACT at age 87.

F iv. Gloria Florence Reidy was born on November 13, 1923 and died on August 14, 1990 in Manly, NSW at age 66.

Gloria married Sydney Michael Kernaghan. Sydney was born about 1919 and died on September 19, 1984 in Bundanoon, NSW aged about 65.

Hilda married John Richard Pead on October 4, 1952 in Manuka, ACT. John was born on March 30, 1929 in Causeway, A.C.T.

Descendants of John Freebody
Recompiled from the new Monaro Pioneers database by Ian Harvey: 25.11.07
with additional information supplied by:
Tony Pearson [m.pearson-at-optusnet.com.au] 22.11.07

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