GREEN FAMILY

Who are these people?
The centre figure on horseback looks very much like Maurice Lloyd Green (son of Arthur Maurice and Cecilia Jane Green), I think Arthur Maurice Green is the one on the very far right of the picture, facing out, with the joey in front. I may be corrected! - Maryanne Paget


*Harold Hughes (Bob) Furner and his Fiance Edith Green*	*Bob and Edith Furner*

Sam Green and Ruby Tivey	left to right, Edith Lillian Green [married Bob (Harold Hughes) Furner 1932], Sam Green (father in the family photo), Elwin Green (died aged 28, born approximately 1900), Ruby Green (née Tivey) mother in the family group photo, Tosti (Ruby Amelia Violet ) Green and Eric Green extreme right of photo

Eric and Olive (nee Page) Green with Franky and Mary

JOHN GREEN

John Green was born to William and Nancy Green (nee Hayley) at Webheath, Worcestershire in 1789 and had been in the Colony for 70 years when he died at Lyttleton (Bemboka), New South Wales on 24th April, 1888. His Death Certificate states that he was aged 99 years.

John Green arrived in Australia in December, 1818 aboard the convict ship "Hadlow". He was listed on the indent as:
"John Green, Horsebreaker"

A report of his trial at Warwick Assizes, 28th March, 1818 states:
"John Seeley, - William Hawthorn and John Green charged with stealing three sheep and 2 lambs the property of John Rowney at Inkborough; a lamb at Feckenham, the property of Joseph Jackson and two ewe sheep and one ewe lamb, the property of John Boulton. The said sheep were sold at Solihull Fair. "

The 1820 Muster of New South Wales tells us that John Green was:
"... at Government labour, Western Road; Castlereagh and Evans.

We next hear of John Green when he applied for a Ticket of Freedom on 23rd September, 1834. If granted, this meant that a one-time convict was released from bondage and could hire himself out for wages. John Green seems to have done something quite different however, because on 4th March, 1836 some 18 months after his application, he was granted a Licence..
"…to depasture sheep, cattle and stock upon vacant Crown Lands beyond the limits of location "

John Green's licence applied to the area known as the Maneroo. The following reports from John Lambie, District Commissioner of Lands for the Maneroo region show how John Green began his long association with the property which became known as "Doolondondoo. Please note the variations of the spelling of this property.

"March 4, 1836
"John Green grazier, Maneroo, single; to depasture, in own care, 200 head of cattle, 5 horses."

October 2-3, 1839:
Doolendoo: Name of person holding Licence; John Green. 6 residents; 1 slab hut; I stock yard; 49 acres wheat; 300 cattle; 9 horses; no sheep, estimated produce in butter and cheese - 5 cwt; Estimated extent of run - 5 square miles; Granite range, high and barren. Watered b running stream. Thickforest and scrub. Estimated miles from nearest station.

"October 9, 1846
Dolendendoo: John Green; 5 residents; 1 hut; 1 dairy; 1 barn; 2 stock yards. 7 acres wheat, 8 acres oats; 500 cattle. 4 horses; 1200 butter (no indication whether this was lbs or whatever,-) extent of run - 4 square miles; granite ranges; high and stony; stream; thickly wooded; 6 miles to adjoining station.,

"June 18, 1847:
Dolendelo: John Green, 4 residents, 3 huts; 1stock yard; 12 acres wheat; 6 acres oats, 500 cattle, 43 horses; 1000 lbs butter; extent of run - 4 square miles; granite; stream; thickly wooded; 4 miles to adjoining station.

The Census Return of John Lambie, esq., Commissioner of Crown Lands, District of Maneroo, forwarded to the Honourable, the Colonial Secretary ina letter dated 8th March, 1848 states:
"John Green - Dolende , 2 males above 12 years; 1 female above 12 years; 1 male in bond."

John Green married Ellen O'Brien at Cooma in 1854 and there is a Death Certificate for Ellen Green dated 17th February. 1859. John Green is also listed as purchasing 320 acre on Brown Mountain Creek for 320 pounds in
the year 1863. John Green died in 1888.

This material is reproduced from the book 'Tardebigge to Tantawanglo, An Alcock Family Journey' with the kind permission of the author, Judy Winters

Obituaries

John Lawrence Green (9-4-15 to 29-5-99)
Heather Margaret Green (nee McDonald) 21-11-21 to 27-5-99)

On Wednesday 2nd June, relatives and friends from Nimmitabel, Bemboka, Bega, Canberra, the Coast and Sydney flocked to St Andrew’s Church to celebrate the the double funeral Mass for Jack and Heather Green.

Jack and Heather were old identities of Nimmitabel. Heather, the fourth child of David and Mary McDonald was born and bred here and attended St Joseph’s School. Jack, the son of Arthur and Cecilia Green was born in Bega and grew up in Bemboka.

Heather as a young woman was renowned for her beauty and her bright personality. She was a splendid horsewoman, and it was one day while out riding on the property in Kybeyan that she heard unfamiliar shots from some roo or fox shooter, then suddenly, out of the scrub, emerged Jack Green. He was working at “Doolondondoo” with Eric Green.

The romance began and they were married at St Andrew’s Church, Nimmitabel on 17th January, 1942. Before the births of their two sons, John and Peter, they moved into town to their home in Bombala Street. Jack then worked for the shire, then later at Thistleton’s General Store, next he drove a school bus and did the mail run, before retiring to help son John at the service station.

During the 50’s and 60’s Heather and Jack were active town and church supporters, involved in fund raising activities.

During these last few years they suffered ill health and became house bound. They were grateful for the care Dr G Jennison, and community nurse Sue McPhie, and to others who called and supported them. They were a quiet, unassuming couple, fiercely independent, but happy and contented spending their last years together in the warmth of their home and their open fire.

They read all the newspapers, were interested in politics, world events and all the local Nimmitabel news. In fact, they prayed for all the needs of the Nimmitabel community! Indeed they were people of faith, and passed from this world to the next, quietly and peacefully.

On Thursday 27th May, Heather welcomed Dr Jennison in to see Jack, and went as usual to make the cup of tea. However, a couple of minutes later she sat on the chair and slipped quietly away.

Jack quite aware that Heather, his wife and mate of 57 years had died, was taken by ambulance to Cooma Hospital, and in the early hours of Saturday 29th May, passed peacefully away in his sleep.

We extend sympathy to their two surviving sons, John and Peter, and their families, and also to the members of the Green and McDonald families who mourn their deaths. With the passing of Heather and Jack Green, Nimmitabel has lost another link with history and the “old days”.

Rest peacefully Heather and Jack, your unassuming lives of love, loyalty and faith have gone before you, and you will be remembered long, here in Nimmitabel.

Percival Theodore Green & Ellen Agnes Downey

Kym Downey <kymmargaret-at-bigpond-com-au>
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 7:39 AM

Subject: Re: green family

Hi Pattrick

I have just found Percival Theodore Green & Ellen Agnes Downey marriage cert .. They married on 1 sept 1915 at Sacred Heart Church Rosalie Brisbane. Percival was 30 years , birth place Bega New South Wales occ farmer usual residential address Kin Kin , North Coast Line , His parents John James Green And Louisa Catherine as I said in previous email Ellen Agnes Downey is my G aunt , she arrived in Australia in Dec .1912 ( with her brother Patrick ) , they were both nominated by there brother ( my grandfather) John Downey ( who was in the Q'ld Police ). Ellen was born in Conahy Kilkenny 1887 , her parents were PAtrick Downey & Margaret Ring , Patrick was a farmer . ( PAtrick & Margaret married in 1880). I think I may have found when Percival died , still waitin on death cert ,.. will get back to you when I receive other cert.

But would appreciate any help in locating more info on Percy & Ellen , I have a photo of Ellen & her husband and baby .

its a bit blurry , found it in book on Conahy ..which had story of Downey family& some photos.

Kym Downey

Subject: Percy Green & Ellen Downey info

Hi Pattrick

I now have list of Percy & Ellens other children

you have Margaret listed ..the other chidren were John Arnold born around 1919, Lloyd Patrick born around 1923, Raymond Silvester born around 1925, Frances Llean born around 1926., Frank died from a truck accident at early age..
Kym Downey

Descendants of William Green

Maryanne Paget <mwpaget-at-bigpond-net-au>
and Kym Downey <kymmargaret-at-bigpond-com-au>
Recompiled from the new Monaro Pioneers database by Ian Harvey: 22.11.07