1. George Maurice Sims, son of James Sims and Phoebe Morris, was born on March 2, 1817 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England, was baptised on April 20, 1817 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England, died on July 1, 1911 at the home of Robert Blyton, Pretty Tree Flat, Peak View near Cooma, NSW¹ at age 94, and was buried on July 4, 1911 in Rose Valley Cemetery, NSW Catholic section. The cause of his death was Senile decay.

Notes: George Maurice Sims was a convict who arrived in New South Wales aboard the "Aurora", which sailed from Portsmouth in England in 4th July 1833 , and arrived in Sydney on the 3rd November 1833, a voyage of 122 days. He had been sentenced to 14 years transportation after confessing to stealing, on the 8th February 1833, 11 pieces of rope valued at 4 shillings, from Richard Wearing at Trowbridge. The trial was held at the Wiltshire Assizes on the 2nd March 1833. He had 1 previous conviction where he had been sentenced to 1 month imprisonment. His transportation papers give the following information:- occupation - clothier, age - 17 years, religion - protestant, could read and write.
Description:- hair - sandy brown, eyes - hazel, height - 5 feet 4 3/4 inches, complexion - ruddy and freckled, slight scar outer corner of left eye, nose a little cocked, eyebrows partially meeting, large scar on palm of right hand.
George Maurice Sims was given a Ticket of Leave on 20th January 1840 and on condition that he remain in the District of Queanbeyan.
In 1842 George applied to the Colonial Secretary's Office for permission to marry Elizabeth Mullaly and was granted that permission. On the application, Elizabeth was described as 27 years old who had arrived on the ship " Margaret ". She was a convict who had been sentenced to 7 years transportation.
George and Elizabeth were married at Bredbo and the witnesses to their wedding were Lawrence Harnett and Daniel Driscoll. The minister was Reverend Brennan of the Sydney District.
In order for George to find work and reside outside the District of Queanbeyan, a passport had to be granted to him. He applied for a passport on the 10th May 1842 which allowed him to proceed to the Murrumbidgee district in the service of Mr. George Mitchell, for 12 months. After that passport expired in 1843 he applied for another one on the 13th June 1843 requesting that he remain in the service of Mr. Cosgrove at Monaro for 12 months.
According to the Electoral Rolls of the Monaro District the Sims family resided and owned various properties e.g. Bolaro, Bullamballong, Jones Plain, Cowra, Alum Creek, Dry Plain and Celeys Creek.
George died at Peak View on the 1st July 1911 and was buried on the 4th July 1911 at Rose Valley. The informant of his death was Susan Sims, wife of Pretty Tree Flat, Peak View and the witnesses to his burial were Patrick Ryan and W. E. Lloyd.

The following is an extract from Perkins Papers:-
Death: July 1st 1911; George Sims at home of Robert Blyton, Pretty Tree Flat, aged 96 years. Was a native of Burnima, England. Came to Australia in 1830 at age 15. Lived since in various parts of Monaro. Lived at Celeys Creek for past 20 years, and for last 14 years at Peak View. Was twice married, leaves a family of 16, - 11 by first wife and 5 by second, and numerous Grandchildren. He was a farmer & Grazier at Alum Creek and then at Royalla and owned some property in the town of Cooma. He claimed to be the oldest inhabitant of the Monaro district. He could read and write without spectacles. Buried at Umeralla.

More about George:

• Occupation: Clothier, farmer, grazier, stock keeper.

• Religion: Catholic, formerly protestant.

• Literacy: Could read and write.

George married Elizabeth Molloy, daughter of John Molloy and Mary Bresnand, on April 3, 1842 in Bredbo, NSW. Elizabeth was born in 1811 in Castle Island, County Kerry, Ireland, died on January 18, 1877 in Bolaro near Adaminaby, NSW² at age 66, and was buried on January 21, 1877 in Adaminaby Old Cemetery, Adaminaby, NSW. The cause of her death was Old age. Another name for Elizabeth was Elizabeth Mullaby.

Marriage Notes: Permision to Marry granted April 12, 1842

Notes: Elizabeth Mullaly was a convict who arrived in New South Wales on the ship "Margaret" on the 17th August 1840. It was the Margaret's 3rd trip and she sailed from Dublin in Ireland on the 30th April 1840, a voyage of 109 days. Elizabeth had been sentenced to 7 years transportation for vagrancy. Her transportation papers show the following :- occupation - house maid, could read, age - 25 years, native of County Kerry in Ireland, crime - vagrancy, tried - 17th July 1839 County Kerry, Ireland, previous conviction - 3 months, sentence 7 years. Description:- height - 5ft. 3ins, complexion - pale and freckled, hair - dark brown, eyes - hazel, nose - cocked, 2 scars under right ear.
Elizabeth died at Bolaro which is a property near Adaminaby and she was buried in the Old Cemetery at Adaminaby. The witnesses to her burial were Alexander Barrett and George Barrett.

More about Elizabeth:

• Occupation: House maid.

• Literacy: Could read only.

• Religion: Catholic.

Children from this marriage were:

   2 M    i. John Sims was born on November 8, 1843 in Bolaro near Adaminaby, NSW³ and was baptised on November 24, 1843 in Bolaro near Adaminaby, NSW. (Twin)

   3 F    ii. Phoebe Sims was born on November 8, 1843 in Bolaro near Adaminaby, NSW,⁴ was baptised on November 24, 1843 in Bolaro near Adaminaby, NSW, died on January 2, 1871 in Bolaro near Adaminaby, NSW⁵ at age 27, and was buried on January 4, 1871 in Old Adaminaby Cementery, NSW. (Twin)

   4 M    iii. George Richard Sims was born on April 11, 1845 in Driscoll's River, Nimmitabel, NSW,⁶ died on July 1, 1934 in Tumut, NSW⁷ at age 89, and was buried in Church of England Section, New Cemetery, Tumut, NSW.

   5 F    iv. Mary Ann Sims was born on January 14, 1847 in Nimmitabel, NSW,⁸ was baptised on November 2, 1847 in Catholic Church, Monaro District, NSW, died on February 9, 1925 in Cooma, NSW⁹ at age 78, and was buried in Cooma Cemetery, NSW Garve 933.

   6 F    v. Mary Ann Sims was born on January 14, 1849 in Myalla near Cooma, NSW,¹⁰ died on September 18, 1926 in Adaminaby, NSW¹¹ at age 77, and was buried in Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW.

   7 F    vi. Elizabeth Sims was born on November 25, 1850 in Alum Creek near Cooma, NSW, died on August 4, 1939 in Kameruka, NSW¹² at age 88, and was buried on August 7, 1939 in Old Adaminaby Cementery, NSW Catholic section.

   8 F    vii. Rosanna Sims was born on July 12, 1852 in Myalla near Cooma, NSW¹³ and died on June 21, 1926 in Leeton, NSW¹⁴ at age 73.

   9 M    viii. Joseph Sims was born on November 16, 1853 in Bobundarah, NSW¹⁵ and died on August 15, 1933 in Queanbeyan, NSW¹⁶ at age 79.

   10 M    ix. Henry John Sims was born on May 8, 1857 in Cooma, NSW¹⁷ and died in 1911 at age 54.

   M    x. Walter Sims was born in 1857 in Nimmitabel, NSW.¹⁸

George next married Susan Jackson, daughter of Robert Jackson and Elizabeth Coates, on April 9, 1878 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁹ Susan was born in 1848 in Northvold, Norfolk, England, died on April 4, 1925 in Cooma, NSW²⁰ at age 77, and was buried on April 6, 1925 in Christ Church, Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 66. The cause of her death was Myocardial degeneration.

Notes: Susan Jackson arrived in New South Wales, with her family, aboard the ship "Beejapore" on the 9th January 1853. She came as an "assisted immigrant".
Fifty six passengers died during the voyage including Susan's youngest sister. A further 62 died while in quarantine at North Head. On February 21, 1853, four days after being released from quarantine, thirty two year old Elizabeth Jackson, her mother was hit by a horse and cart while crossing George Street and killed. Her youngest daughter Mary, who had been born during the voyage died on the second March also as a result of this accident, Elizabeth and Mary were buried in the Devonshire Street cemetery^[1].


Susan died in 1925 and was buried in the cemetery at Christ Church, Church of England at Cooma. The informant of her death was her daughter Rachel Herlihy of Victoria St., Cooma and the witnesses to her burial were George Blyton and John Herlihy. The undertaker was James F. Allen.

More about Susan:

• Religion: Church of England.

• She immigrated to Australia with family on the vessel "Beejapore" arriving in Sydney, NSW February 11, 1853.

Children from this marriage were:

   11 F    i. Phoebe Sims was born in 1879 in Cooma, NSW²¹ and died in 1950 in Newtown, NSW²² at age 71.

   12 F    ii. Maude Ethel Sims was born on July 7, 1881 in Cooma, NSW, died on September 24, 1911 in Cooma, NSW²³ at age 30, and was buried in Christ Church, Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 68.

   13 F    iii. Elizabeth May Sims was born in 1884 in Cooma, NSW,²⁴ died on February 2, 1927 in Cooma, NSW²⁵ at age 43, and was buried in Christ Church, Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 66.

   14 F    iv. Emily Amelia Sims was born on October 2, 1886 in Cooma, NSW,²⁶ died on June 16, 1964 in Ipswich, QLD at age 77, and was buried in Ipswich, QLD.

   15 F    v. Rachel Margaret Sims was born in 1889 in Cooma, NSW,²⁷ died on October 16, 1944 in Petersham, NSW²⁸ at age 55, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 382.

2. John Sims (George Maurice¹) was born on November 8, 1843 in Bolaro near Adaminaby, NSW³ and was baptised on November 24, 1843 in Bolaro near Adaminaby, NSW. Another name for John was James.

John married Ann Culley, daughter of James Culley and Ann Brown, on March 3, 1862 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW.²⁹ Ann was born on December 26, 1846 in Tyrells Pass, County Westmeath, Castledown, Ireland, died on April 9, 1932 in Queanbeyan, NSW³⁰ at age 85, and was buried in Queanbeyan Riverside Cemetery, NSW. The cause of her death was Complications after fracturing her hip.

Marriage Notes: The witnesses to John and Ann's marriage were John's sister Mary Sims and Ann's cousin John Burke. John and Mary Sims and John Burke all signed with an X but Ann signed her name because she could read and write.

Notes: Ann Culley arrived in Sydney with her father aboard the ship "Grand Trianon" in 1858 from Ireland. She could both read and write.
After the death of James Sims Senior. Anne Sims worked as a laundress in Nmmitabel and in 1877 married (or lived with) Patrick Joseph Thornton and had five more children

More about Ann:

• She immigrated to Australia on the vessel "Grand Trianon" with her father in 1858.

• Occupation: Laundress.

Children from this marriage were:

   16 M    i. George Sims was born in 1863 in Nimmitabel, NSW³¹ and died in 1924 in Balmain South, NSW³² at age 61.

   17 M    ii. James Luke Sims was born in 1865 in Nimmitabel, NSW,³³ died on September 27, 1926 in Queanbeyan, NSW³⁴ at age 61, and was buried on September 28, 1926 in Catholic Cemetery, Queanbeyan, NSW.

3. Phoebe Sims (George Maurice¹) was born on November 8, 1843 in Bolaro near Adaminaby, NSW,⁴ was baptised on November 24, 1843 in Bolaro near Adaminaby, NSW, died on January 2, 1871 in Bolaro near Adaminaby, NSW⁵ at age 27, and was buried on January 4, 1871 in Old Adaminaby Cementery, NSW.

Phoebe married Richard Phillips in 1859 in Cooma, NSW.³⁵

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Mary Ann Phillips was born in 1860 in Cooma, NSW.³⁶

   18 M    ii. John Phillips was born in 1862 in Cooma, NSW,³⁷ died on February 10, 1928 in Jerangle, NSW³⁸ at age 66, and was buried in Jerangle Cemetery, NSW Grave 45.

Phoebe had a relationship with Samuel Rolfe, son of Joseph Rolfe and Mary Ann Kelly,. This couple did not marry. Samuel was born in 1837 in Ironmungie near Nimmitabel, NSW and died on February 15, 1900 in Bombala, NSW³⁹ at age 63.

Notes: Samuel Rolfe and Phoebe Phillips nee Sims had a relationship while both were married to other people from about 1865. Three children were produced that have Phoebe listed as a mother - Samuel Jnr, James and Phoebe. Mary Ann Rootsey, Samuel's legal wife had 3 more children from 1874 until 1879, 7 years after the birth of the last legitimate child to Samuel and after the death of Phoebe Sims yet none of these children have a father's name registered in the birth index. Therefore it would appear that Mary Ann Rolfe nee Rootsey also had another relationship(s).

Their children were:

   19 M    i. Samuel Rolfe was born in 1865, died on February 9, 1933 in Bombala, NSW⁴⁰ at age 68, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 415.

   20 M    ii. James Rolfe was born in 1868 in Cooma, NSW⁴¹ and died in 1935 in Bombala, NSW⁴² at age 67.

   F    iii. Phoebe Rolfe was born on December 15, 1870 in Ironmungie near Nimmitabel, NSW,⁴³ died on April 18, 1945 in Bungendore, NSW⁴⁴ at age 74, and was buried in Bungendore Cemetery, NSW Church of England section.

Notes: Registered as Phoebe Rolfe and Phoebe Sims on the birth index.

The following was supplied by Deborah Jorgensen [deb-at-sydneylighting.com.au]

NSW Birth Registration Ref No. 1871/9178
Name - Phoebe Sims
Sex- Female
Date of Birth - 15 Dec 1870
Place - Ironmongie, District of Cooma
Father- Illegitimate
Mother - Phoebe Sims
Birthplace \endash Adaminaby
Age \endash 27
Previous Issue - 2 males, 1 female living
Informant - Samuel Rolfe , Father, Ironmongie
Present at Birth \endash LG Davidson, Mrs Welsh
Registered 16 May 1871 - Cooma

Phoebe married Stephen Allan Temple, son of Stephen Temple and Nancy Broadhead, on June 21, 1911 in Sydney, NSW.⁴⁵ Stephen was born on November 8, 1867 in Queanbeyan, NSW.⁴⁶

Phoebe next married Albert Edmonds, son of Unknown Scott and Eliza Edmonds, in 1932 in Canterbury, NSW.⁴⁷ Albert was born on September 19, 1867 in Bungendore, NSW,⁴⁸ died on October 7, 1954 in Queanbeyan, NSW⁴⁹ at age 87, and was buried on October 9, 1954 in Bungendore Cemetery, NSW Church of England section.

4. George Richard Sims (George Maurice¹) was born on April 11, 1845 in Driscoll's River, Nimmitabel, NSW,⁶ died on July 1, 1934 in Tumut, NSW⁷ at age 89, and was buried in Church of England Section, New Cemetery, Tumut, NSW.

George married Mary Anne Dunne, daughter of William Dunne and Ann, on March 9, 1873 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁵⁰ Mary was born on June 11, 1854 in Driffield, Yorkshire, England and died on April 2, 1937 in Tumut, NSW⁵¹ at age 82.

Children from this marriage were:

   21 F    i. Maria Ann Sims was born on December 21, 1873 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵² and died on June 2, 1962 in Adelong, NSW⁵³ at age 88.

   22 F    ii. Elizabeth Ann Sims was born on August 11, 1875 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁵⁴

   M    iii. William H. Sims was born in 1877 in Cooma, NSW.⁵⁵

   M    iv. Henry John Sims was born on October 26, 1878 in Bobyon, NSW,⁵⁶ died on April 4, 1957 in Porepunkah, VIC at age 78, and was buried in Bright, VIC. Another name for Henry was Harry.

Henry married Esther May Robinson on March 11, 1915 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁵⁷ Esther was born on September 24, 1890 in Traralgon, VIC, died in March 1978 in Rutherglen, VIC at age 87, and was buried in Cremated in Albury, ashes interred in Bright Cemetery, VIC.

   23 F    v. Sarah Ann Sims was born on January 6, 1881 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵⁸ and died on August 26, 1970 in Tumut, NSW⁵⁹ at age 89.

   24 F    vi. Eliza May Sims was born on May 9, 1883 in Adaminaby, NSW⁶⁰ and died on June 23, 1966 in Tumut, NSW⁶¹ at age 83.

   M    vii. William Joseph Sims was born on October 27, 1885 in Kiandra, NSW,⁶² died on July 22, 1932 in Newtown, NSW⁶³ at age 46, and was buried on July 23, 1932 in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW Catholic section.

William married Mary Jane Bevan, daughter of John Bevan and Catherine Hammett, on February 4, 1913 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW.⁶⁴ Mary was born in 1891 in Coolamon, NSW.⁶⁵

Marriage Notes: Witnesses were Michael Patrick Casey & Mary Jane Casey. Minister was James Joseph Norris.

William had a relationship with Annie Ellen Wainwright. This couple did not marry.

   M    viii. Walter George Sims was born on March 11, 1888 in Adaminaby, NSW,⁶⁶ died on March 23, 1917 in Villers Bretonneux, France at age 29, and was buried in The Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux, France. The cause of his death was Killed in Action.

More about Walter:

• Religion: Church of England.

• Occupation: Labourer.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 4375, 29th Battalion, 1st AIF from May 9, 1916 to March 23, 1917 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 3 November 1916.

   M    ix. James Edward Sims was born on June 30, 1890 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁶⁷

James married Elizabeth A. Burke in 1914 in Marrickville, NSW.⁶⁸

   M    x. Samuel Charles Albert Sims was born on April 30, 1893 in Adaminaby, NSW,⁶⁹ died on September 8, 1971 in Blowering, NSW⁷⁰ at age 78, and was buried in Adelong Cemetery, NSW Methodist section. Another name for Samuel was Charlie.

Samuel married Minnie May Quinnell, daughter of John Quinnell and Ann McCallum, in 1920 in Adelong, NSW.⁷¹ Minnie was born on November 11, 1893 in Adelong, NSW,⁷² died on November 4, 1964 in Adelong, NSW⁷³ at age 70, and was buried in Adelong Cemetery, NSW Methodist section.

   25 F    xi. Mary Jane Sims was born on October 3, 1895 in Adaminaby, NSW⁷⁴ and died on May 11, 1988 in Goulburn, NSW at age 92.

   M    xii. John James Sims was born on June 7, 1898 in Adaminaby, NSW⁷⁵ and died on September 4, 1988 in Tumut, NSW at age 90. Another name for John was Jack.

John married Lillian Anna Frost, daughter of Walter Frost and Martha Ann Kershaw, on December 12, 1933 in Tumut, NSW.⁷⁶ Lillian was born on December 12, 1912 in Tumut, NSW and died on December 3, 1994 in Tumut, NSW at age 81.

   M    xiii. Edgill Richard Sims was born on August 19, 1901 in Kiandra, NSW⁷⁷ and died on January 16, 1974 in Yarralumla, ACT at age 72.

Edgill married Pearl Eileen Venables, daughter of John Charles Venables and Julia Kate Whiting, on April 1, 1930 in Tumut, NSW.⁷⁸ Pearl was born on October 31, 1910 and died on July 2, 1940 in Tumut, NSW⁷⁹ at age 29.

Edgill next married Stella Elizabeth Wiggins.

5. Mary Ann Sims (George Maurice¹) was born on January 14, 1847 in Nimmitabel, NSW,⁸ was baptised on November 2, 1847 in Catholic Church, Monaro District, NSW, died on February 9, 1925 in Cooma, NSW⁹ at age 78, and was buried in Cooma Cemetery, NSW Garve 933.

Mary married Samuel Phillips, son of Samuel Phillips and Maria Brennan, on August 20, 1865 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW.⁸⁰ Samuel was born on May 9, 1844 in NSW,⁸¹ was baptised on March 9, 1845 in St. Peter's Church of England, Campbelltown, NSW, died on October 22, 1923 in Cooma, NSW⁸² at age 79, and was buried in Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 933.

More about Samuel:

• Occupation: Labourer, Farmer/Grazier.

Children from this marriage were:

   26 F    i. Maria Phillips was born in 1866 in Cooma, NSW⁸³ and died in 1947 in Bega, NSW⁸⁴ at age 81.

   27 M    ii. George Phillips was born in 1868 in Cooma, NSW⁸⁵ and died in 1941 in Cooma, NSW⁸⁶ at age 73.

   28 M    iii. William Phillips was born in 1870 in Cooma, NSW,⁸⁷ died on January 5, 1962 in Cooma, NSW⁸⁸ at age 92, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 205.

   F    iv. Hannah Phillips was born in 1872 in Cooma, NSW.⁸⁹

Hannah married James Cameron in 1902 in Cooma, NSW.⁹⁰

   29 F    v. Phoebe Emma Phillips was born in 1877 in Cooma, NSW,⁹¹ died on April 11, 1938 in Cooma, NSW⁹² at age 61, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Catholic section.

   30 F    vi. Cecilia Amelia Phillips was born in 1882 in Cooma, NSW⁹³ and died on December 28, 1918 in Cooma, NSW⁹⁴ at age 36.

   M    vii. Arthur Samuel Phillips was born in 1884 in Cooma, NSW⁹⁵ and died in 1950 in Cooma, NSW⁹⁶ at age 66.

   F    viii. Emma M. Phillips was born in 1886 in Cooma, NSW.⁹⁷

   F    ix. Mary Phillips was born in 1888 in Cooma, NSW.⁹⁸

6. Mary Ann Sims (George Maurice¹) was born on January 14, 1849 in Myalla near Cooma, NSW,¹⁰ died on September 18, 1926 in Adaminaby, NSW¹¹ at age 77, and was buried in Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW. Another name for Ann was Rosanna. She was usually called Ann.

Ann married George Walter Cullen, son of George Cullen and Johanna Walter, on October 17, 1870 in Cooma, NSW.⁹⁹ George was born on February 17, 1842 in Parramatta, NSW,¹⁰⁰ was baptised on March 14, 1842 in Parramatta, NSW, died on July 19, 1915 in Adaminaby, NSW¹⁰¹ at age 73, and was buried in Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW.

Children from this marriage were:

   31 F    i. Elizabeth Ann Cullen was born in 1871 in Cooma, NSW,¹⁰² died on January 2, 1915 in Adaminaby, NSW¹⁰³ at age 44, and was buried in Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW.

   M    ii. William James Cullen was born in 1874 in Cooma, NSW¹⁰⁴ and died on January 30, 1890 in Rosedale near Adaminaby, NSW¹⁰⁵ at age 16.

   32 M    iii. John George Cullen was born on July 18, 1877 in Merrington, Parramatta, NSW,¹⁰⁶ died on December 20, 1945 in Adaminaby, NSW¹⁰⁷ at age 68, and was buried in Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW.

   M    iv. Arthur Raymond Cullen was born on December 23, 1879 in Cooma, NSW,¹⁰⁸ died on September 10, 1942 in Newtown, NSW¹⁰⁹ at age 62, and was buried on September 11, 1942 in Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW Catholic section. Another name for Arthur was Tom.

Notes: The Sydney Morning Herald , Friday 11 September 1942
CULLEN-The Remains of the late ARTHUR RAYMOND CULLEN, were consigned by the 8.55 p.m. train on Thursday , to Cooma, for internment THIS (Friday) AFTERNOON,at 3 o clock in the Catholic Cemetery, Adaminaby
Information supplied by Michelle Ambrosini [mambro@iprimus.com.au]

   M    v. Edward Cullen was born in 1883 in Cooma, NSW¹¹⁰ and died in 1883 in Cooma, NSW.¹¹¹

   F    vi. Mary Bertha Cullen was born in 1885 in Cooma, NSW.¹¹²

Mary married Harry E. Pascoe in 1908 in Adaminaby, NSW.¹¹³

   33 M    vii. Charles Edward Cullen was born on March 16, 1892 in Adaminaby, NSW¹¹⁴ and died in 1974 in NSW¹¹⁵ at age 82.

7. Elizabeth Sims (George Maurice¹) was born on November 25, 1850 in Alum Creek near Cooma, NSW, died on August 4, 1939 in Kameruka, NSW¹² at age 88, and was buried on August 7, 1939 in Old Adaminaby Cementery, NSW Catholic section. The cause of her death was Broncho Pneumonia and fractured hip. Another name for Elizabeth was Eliza.

Death Notes: Informant on death certificate: Mary A Gottaas, daughter of 47 Cowper St Randwick

Burial Notes: Witnesses at Burial : F A Moon & E Gottaas

Elizabeth married James Henry Chalker, son of Joseph Henry Chalker and Ellen Kelly, on December 19, 1871 in Christ Church of England, Cooma, NSW.¹¹⁶ James was born on July 3, 1846 in South Creek Sydney, NSW,¹¹⁷ died on March 25, 1930 in Adaminaby, NSW¹¹⁸ at age 83, and was buried on March 26, 1930 in Old Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW Church of England section. The cause of his death was Senile Decay.

Marriage Notes: Witnesses: Joseph Sims & Rosanna Sims

Death Notes: Informant on death certificate: Reginald Stanley Venables, Grandson of Adaminaby

Burial Notes: witnesses at burial : Thomas Burgess & C Venables

More about James:

• Occupation: Station Hand.

• Religion: Church of England.

Children from this marriage were:

   34 F    i. Sarah Jane Chalker was born in 1873 in Bemboka, NSW,¹¹⁹ died on November 23, 1949 in Marrickville, NSW¹²⁰ at age 76, and was buried on November 23, 1949 in Old Cemetery, Adaminaby, NSW Grave 52.

   35 M    ii. Charles Edward Chalker was born in 1875 in Cooma, NSW.¹²¹

   36 M    iii. James Edward Chalker was born in 1877 in Tumut, NSW.¹²²

   37 M    iv. Albert Arthur Chalker was born in 1880 in Cooma, NSW¹²³ and died in 1948 in Camden, NSW¹²⁴ at age 68.

   38 F    v. Mary Alice Chalker was born on November 1, 1882 in Rosedale near Adaminaby, NSW¹²⁵ and died in 1969 in Sydney, NSW¹²⁶ at age 87.

   39 F    vi. Eliza Chalker was born in 1886 in Cooma, NSW¹²⁷ and died on December 27, 1962 in Bimbaya near Candelo, NSW¹²⁸ at age 76.

   40 F    vii. Elizabeth Ellen Chalker was born in 1889 in Adaminaby, NSW¹²⁹ and died in 1964 in Newtown, NSW¹³⁰ at age 75.

   41 F    viii. Annie Blenda Chalker was born in 1891 in Adaminaby, NSW¹³¹ and died in 1975 in NSW¹³² at age 84.

8. Rosanna Sims (George Maurice¹) was born on July 12, 1852 in Myalla near Cooma, NSW¹³ and died on June 21, 1926 in Leeton, NSW¹⁴ at age 73.

Rosanna married Thomas Eurell, son of Thomas Eurell and Hannah Maloney, on June 15, 1874 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW.¹³³ Thomas was born on July 30, 1854 in Queanbeyan, NSW¹³⁴ and died on December 29, 1915 in Leeton, NSW¹³⁵ at age 61.

Children from this marriage were:

   42 F    i. Mary Ann Eurell was born in 1875 in Cooma, NSW¹³⁶ and died in 1960 in Leeton, NSW¹³⁷ at age 85.

   43 M    ii. Patrick Eurell was born in 1880 in Cooma, NSW¹³⁸ and died in 1958 in Leeton, NSW¹³⁹ at age 78.

   44 F    iii. Jane Eurell was born in 1885 in Albury, NSW and died in 1949 in Leeton, NSW¹⁴⁰ at age 64.

   F    iv. Hannah Eurell was born in 1888 in Albury, NSW.¹⁴¹

Hannah married Henry J. Hetherington in 1909 in Murrumburrah, NSW.¹⁴²

   M    v. John Eurell was born in 1891 in Albury, NSW¹⁴³ and died in 1899 in Tumut, NSW¹⁴⁴ at age 8.

9. Joseph Sims (George Maurice¹) was born on November 16, 1853 in Bobundarah, NSW¹⁵ and died on August 15, 1933 in Queanbeyan, NSW¹⁶ at age 79.

Joseph married Honorah Brosnan, daughter of Patrick Maurice Brosnan and Mary Ann Feeney, on July 2, 1883 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW.¹⁴⁵ Honorah was born on March 14, 1866 in Gum Flat Cooma, NSW,¹⁴⁶ died on March 29, 1907 in Kenmore near Goulburn, NSW¹⁴⁷ at age 41, and was buried on April 2, 1907 in Kenmore Hospital Cemetery, Goulburn, NSW. The cause of her death was Phthisis Pulmonalis.

Marriage Notes: Patrick Brosnan and Mary Jane Ryan were witnesses at the wedding.

Birth Notes: Elizabeth Parker was a witness present at the time of her birth.

Death Notes: Assistant Superintendent of the Hospital, W Ranken was informant. Certificate notes, Also husband, Joseph Sims.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Clara Frances Sims was born in 1884 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁴⁸

Clara married Richard Kenlock Blinksell, son of Richard Blinksell and Sarah Edmonds, in 1905 in Bungendore, NSW.¹⁴⁹ Richard was born in 1879 in Queanbeyan, NSW¹⁵⁰ and died in 1958 in Queanbeyan, NSW¹⁵¹ at age 79.

   M    ii. William Morris Sims was born in 1886 in Cooma, NSW,¹⁵² died on August 6, 1969 in Michelago, NSW¹⁵³ at age 83, and was buried in Michelago Cemetery, NSW Grave 21.

William married Alice May Leach, daughter of Alexander Leach and Mary Ann Egan, in 1916 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁵⁴ Alice was born in 1886 in Cooma, NSW,¹⁵⁵ died on January 25, 1921 in Michelago, NSW¹⁵⁶ at age 35, and was buried in Michelago Cemetery, NSW Grave 22.

William next married Elizabeth Lyman Briskham, daughter of William Briskham and Elizabeth, in 1926 in Burwood, NSW.¹⁵⁷ Elizabeth died in 1971 in St Leonards, NSW.¹⁵⁸

   M    iii. David Patrick Sims was born in 1888 in Cooma, NSW¹⁵⁹ and died in 1946 in Orange, NSW¹⁶⁰ at age 58.

David married Eva A. Sanderson, daughter of Charles Sanderson and Sarah, in 1912 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁶¹ Eva was born in 1890 in Cooma, NSW,¹⁶² died on February 3, 1975 in Cooma, NSW¹⁶³ at age 85, and was buried in Cooma General Cemetery, Cooma, NSW.

   45 F    iv. Winifred Mary Sims was born on November 21, 1890 in Cowra Creek near Cooma, NSW,¹⁶⁴ died on April 19, 1961 in Ashfield, NSW¹⁶⁵ at age 70, and was buried on April 21, 1961 in Botany Crematorium, NSW.

10. Henry John Sims (George Maurice¹) was born on May 8, 1857 in Cooma, NSW¹⁷ and died in 1911 at age 54.

Notes: Henry John Sims (hotelkeeper)
Copied from Centennial Century of NSW 1888 by Barbara Adams [davida8-at-bigpond.com]
Henry John Sims was born in 1856 near Cooma, and is the son of a gentleman, who 75 years ago, settled in the Monaro district and now lives at Jingera. Mr. Sims was educated at Monaro, and when 25 years of age, selected land at Elm Creek, some miles North East of Cooma. Here on 1100 of C.P. and 3300 of leasehold, he commenced the occupation of farmer and was very successful.
He afterwards disposed of the property to purchase the ROSE INN at Adaminaby, which house he now conducts, In 1877 our subject married MARY-ANN daughter of THOMAS CAUSLEY of Kiandra, by which he has six children.

More about Henry:

• Occupation: Farmer, hotel keeper - Rose Inn, Adaminaby NSW.

Henry married Mary Anne Causley, daughter of Thomas Causley and Harriet Stewart, in 1878 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁶⁶ Mary was born in 1858 in Patricks Plain, NSW¹⁶⁷ and died on June 26, 1898 in Cooma, NSW¹⁶⁸ at age 40.

Children from this marriage were:

   46 F    i. Elizabeth Sims was born in 1878 in Adaminaby, NSW¹⁶⁹ and died on July 19, 1970 in Ashfield, NSW¹⁷⁰ at age 92.

   47 F    ii. Harriett Sims was born in 1880 in Cooma, NSW¹⁷¹ and died in 1973 in Footscray, VIC at age 93.

   48 F    iii. Sarah Jane Sims was born in 1882 in Cooma, NSW¹⁷² and died on April 24, 1974 in Orange, NSW at age 92.

   F    iv. Emily Sims was born in 1884 in Cooma, NSW¹⁷³ and died in 1884 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁷⁴

   F    v. Alice Sims was born in 1885 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁷⁵

   M    vi. Edghill Walter Sims was born in 1887 in Cooma, NSW¹⁷⁶ and died in 1967 in Parramatta, NSW¹⁷⁷ at age 80.

   F    vii. Eva Sims was born in 1889 in Adaminaby, NSW.¹⁷⁸

Eva married Edgar H. Ogden in 1913 in Newtown, NSW.¹⁷⁹

   F    viii. Blender Sims was born in 1891 in Adaminaby, NSW¹⁸⁰ and died in 1891 in Adaminaby, NSW.¹⁸¹

   F    ix. Ethel M. Sims was born in 1892 in Adaminaby, NSW.¹⁸²

Ethel married Henry T. Badkin in 1914 in Tamworth, NSW.¹⁸³

   M    x. John Edward James Sims was born in 1896 in Adaminaby, NSW¹⁸⁴ and died in 1931 in Bingara, NSW¹⁸⁵ at age 35.

11. Phoebe Sims (George Maurice¹) was born in 1879 in Cooma, NSW²¹ and died in 1950 in Newtown, NSW²² at age 71.

Phoebe married William Henry Owers, son of William Vivian Owers and Sarah Whitton, in 1905 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁸⁶ William was born in 1877 in Cooma, NSW¹⁸⁷ and died on August 22, 1969 in Coonabarabran, NSW¹⁸⁸ at age 92.

Children from this marriage were:

   49 F    i. Edith Dorothy Owers was born in 1906 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁸⁹

   M    ii. Henry G. E. Owers was born in 1908 in Nimmitabel, NSW and died in 1908 in Nimmitabel, NSW.¹⁹⁰

   50 M    iii. Edward Harold Owers was born on August 5, 1909 in Nimmitabel, NSW.¹⁹¹

   M    iv. Charles Oswald Owers was born in 1911 in Nimmitabel, NSW,¹⁹² died on March 27, 1960 in Cooma, NSW¹⁹³ at age 49, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 38.

   M    v. William Whitton Owers was born on January 21, 1916 in Nimmitabel, NSW and died on January 12, 1998 in Concord, NSW at age 81.

More about William:

• He served in the military as a Corporal, number NX128259 (N267431), 57 AUSTRALIAN GENERAL TRANSPORT, Australian Army from October 7, 1942 to March 20, 1946 in WW2.

William married Isabella Victoria Page in 1947 in Canterbury, NSW.¹⁹⁴ Isabella died on September 25, 1990 in Condell Park, NSW.

   M    vi. Horace Raymond Owers was born on April 22, 1918 in Nimmitabel, NSW.

More about Horace:

• He served in the military as a Gunner, number NX17623, 2/15 Field Regiment, Australian Army from May 27, 1940 to March 22, 1946 in WW2. POW

12. Maude Ethel Sims (George Maurice¹) was born on July 7, 1881 in Cooma, NSW, died on September 24, 1911 in Cooma, NSW²³ at age 30, and was buried in Christ Church, Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 68.

Maude married Mark Robert Dyball, son of Henry Dyball and Caroline Bobbin, in 1902 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁹⁵ Mark was born in 1869 in Cooma, NSW,¹⁹⁶ died on January 22, 1947 in Manly, NSW¹⁹⁷ at age 78, and was buried in Christ Church, Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 67.

Children from this marriage were:

   51 M    i. Morris Henry Dyball was born in 1903 in Cooma, NSW¹⁹⁸ and died on June 30, 1986 in Adelaide, SA at age 83.

   M    ii. Unnamed Dyball was born in 1905 in Cooma, NSW and died in 1905 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁹⁹

   F    iii. Alice M. A. M. Dyball .

Alice married Peter Herlihy in 1933 in Cooma, NSW.²⁰⁰

13. Elizabeth May Sims (George Maurice¹) was born in 1884 in Cooma, NSW,²⁴ died on February 2, 1927 in Cooma, NSW²⁵ at age 43, and was buried in Christ Church, Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 66.

Elizabeth married Walter Maurice Tozer, son of Thomas G. Tozer and Sarah Ann Bobbin, in 1902 in Cooma, NSW.²⁰¹ Walter was born in 1871 in Cooma, NSW,²⁰² died on December 9, 1949 in Cooma, NSW²⁰³ at age 78, and was buried in Christ Church, Cooma Cemetery, NSW Grave 65.

Notes: Name shown as Walter M Bobbin on birth index with no father listed - born before the marriage of Sarah and Thomas Tozer.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Frederick William Tozer was born in 1903 in Cooma, NSW, died on August 30, 1983 in Cooma, NSW at age 80, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW.

Frederick married Myrtle Miners, daughter of Thomas Robert Miners and Pheobe Welch, in 1932 in Cooma, NSW.²⁰⁴ Myrtle was born on November 28, 1909 in Nimmitabel, NSW,²⁰⁵ died in Cooma, NSW, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Church of England section.

   M    ii. Edward R. Tozer was born in 1905 in Cooma, NSW.²⁰⁶

Edward married Lillian A. Tozer in 1930 in Cooma, NSW.²⁰⁷

   52 M    iii. Cecil Walter Tozer was born in 1907 in Nimmitabel, NSW,²⁰⁸ died in 1942 in Newtown, NSW²⁰⁹ at age 35, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 1243.

   53 F    iv. Ethel Amelia Susan Tozer was born in 1909 in Nimmitabel, NSW.²¹⁰

   M    v. Arnold Tozer .

   54 F    vi. Irene Tozer .

   M    vii. Alfred Morris Tozer was born on September 13, 1917 in Nimmitabel, NSW.

More about Alfred:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N267885, 3 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Australian Army from September 17, 1941 to March 29, 1946 in WW2.

   55 M    viii. Wilfred Thomas Tozer was born on April 27, 1923 in Cooma, NSW and died on December 7, 2005 in Punchbowl, NSW at age 82.

   M    ix. Walter Thomas Tozer was born in 1925 in Cooma, NSW. He was usually called Thomas.

14. Emily Amelia Sims (George Maurice¹) was born on October 2, 1886 in Cooma, NSW,²⁶ died on June 16, 1964 in Ipswich, QLD at age 77, and was buried in Ipswich, QLD.

Emily married Edward James Quigg, son of Neil Walter Quigg and Frances Rofe, in 1905 in Cooma, NSW.²¹¹ Edward was born in 1876 in St George, NSW.²¹²

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Roy W. Quigg was born in 1906 in Eden, NSW.²¹³

   M    ii. Morris Edward Quigg was born on December 11, 1907 in Cooma, NSW.²¹⁴

More about Morris:

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX28749, 9 PT BN, Australian Army from June 5, 1940 to April 7, 1941 in WW2.

Morris married Mary Marjorie Docherty in 1940 in North Sydney, NSW.²¹⁵

   M    iii. Harold Robert Quigg was born on March 17, 1910 in Pambula, NSW.²¹⁶

More about Harold:

• He served in the military as a Sapper, number NX164750 (N2554, N378690), REINFTS ENGRS N G FORCE, Australian Army from October 23, 1943 to September 12, 1945 in WW2.

Harold married Florence.

15. Rachel Margaret Sims (George Maurice¹) was born in 1889 in Cooma, NSW,²⁷ died on October 16, 1944 in Petersham, NSW²⁸ at age 55, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 382.

Rachel married John Herbert Herlihy, son of Timothy Herlihy and Sarah, in 1914 in Cooma, NSW.²¹⁷ John was born in 1867, died on July 17, 1955 in Ashfield, NSW²¹⁸ at age 88, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 382.

The child from this marriage was:

   F    i. Daphne Gwen Herlihy was born in 1922, died on October 19, 1925 in Cooma, NSW²¹⁹ at age 3, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 383.

16. George Sims (John², George Maurice¹) was born in 1863 in Nimmitabel, NSW³¹ and died in 1924 in Balmain South, NSW³² at age 61.

George married Sarah Anne Thornton, daughter of Morgan Joseph Thornton and Lucy Ann Love, in 1885 in Bombala, NSW.²²⁰ Sarah was born on June 14, 1869 in Nimmitabel, NSW²²¹ and died in August 1926 in Newcastle, NSW²²² at age 57.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. James Alderwin Sims was born in 1887 in Nimmitabel, NSW²²³ and died in 1964 in Sydney, NSW²²⁴ at age 77.

   F    ii. Ann Theresa Sims was born in 1888 in Nimmitabel, NSW²²⁵ and died in 1973 in Katoomba, NSW²²⁶ at age 85.

Ann married Edmund V. Moore in 1917 in Sydney, NSW.²²⁷

   56 F    iii. Louisa Maude Sims was born in 1890 in Nimmitabel, NSW²²⁸ and died in 1958 in Chatswood, NSW²²⁹ at age 68.

   F    iv. Lucy Pearl Sims was born in 1893 in Nimmitabel, NSW²³⁰ and died in 1970 in Sydney, NSW²³¹ at age 77.

Lucy married Michael Enright in 1916 in Sydney, NSW.²³²

   F    v. Gladys M. Sims was born in 1896 in Nimmitabel, NSW²³³ and died in 1921 in Annandale, NSW²³⁴ at age 25.

Gladys married John J. Preston, son of William Preston and Emma Lewis, in 1916 in Canterbury, NSW.²³⁵ John was born in 1891 in Hillston, NSW.²³⁶

   M    vi. George V. Sims was born in 1902 in Nimmitabel, NSW.²³⁷

George married Elizabeth Miller in 1921 in Sydney, NSW.²³⁸

17. James Luke Sims (John², George Maurice¹) was born in 1865 in Nimmitabel, NSW,³³ died on September 27, 1926 in Queanbeyan, NSW³⁴ at age 61, and was buried on September 28, 1926 in Catholic Cemetery, Queanbeyan, NSW. The cause of his death was pernicious anaemia.

Notes: James Luke Sims was a publican and held licences to the following hotels:-
1913 - 1917 " Federal " Hotel, Delegate.
1917 - 1919 " Delegate " Hotel, Delegate.
1919 - 1923 " Commercial " Hotel, Nimmitabel. He died in 1926 of pernicious anaemia and the informant of his death was his son George, who lived at Crawford St., Queanbeyan, and the witnesses to his burial were C. J. O'Rourke and D. J. O'Dear.

BOMBALA TIMES:
6/6/1913Mr. & Mrs Hopper and family took their departure from Cathcart last week, Mr. Simms having taken over the business of the "Federal Hotel" a few days previously.

23/3/1917Mr. Simms has recently disposed of the Federal Hotel business to Mr. J Foley, who took charge on the 14th instant.(14/3/1917).
EXTRACTED FROM NIMITYBELLE 70 YEARS OF MEMORIES by JW Evans.

COMMERCIAL HOTEL
"Recently a picture of the old pub appeared in the Cooma Monaro Express and very clearly on the north wall can be seen the sign, "Silks' Hotel". This I think would be before my stretch of memory.
The first licensee I remember was Chas Hoar. When he sold the Hotel he built and operated a saw mill in Rutherford's creek almost where the log cabin now stands.
Below are the names of at least some of the Licensees as I remember them, but I don't doubt there are some I have forgotten:
Gledhill-Pitt, G Sims, Sandy McDonald, J. Sims, Goggin Hall, Tolhurst, Greer Langtree, J Shelley, J Payten.
I have an idea that the licence could have been held by a Mrs. Thornton. This lady was the mother of the two Sims mentioned above. I purchased the land below the old saw mill from the Sims' (Mrs. Thornton was deceased) but the conveyances showed she had owned the land. They also showed that between them, they had at various times mortgaged the land with the breweries and liquor wholesalers who were operating at that time. However, there were no mortgages on the land when I bought it, but in bad years I have often felt like putting one on it and drinking it out."""
THIS EXCERPT CLEARLY STATES THAT ANN (CULLEY) SIMS, WHO HAD BEEN LIVING WITH PATRICK THORNTON AS HIS WIFE, HAD INHERITED THE LAND NEAR THE SAW MILL, WHEN PATRICK DIED. LOOKS LIKE BOTH GEORGE AND JAMES LUKE SIMS HELD THE LICENCE OF THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL AT DIFFERENT TIMES.

11/5/1917The Federal Hotel, Cathcart, will be offered for sale tomorrow by Messrs. Reed and Co. The sale will take place at Cathcart.

20/6/1917Mr. W Hore has disposed of his Delegate Hotel Business to Mr. James Simms, recently of Cathcart. The business is expected to change hands about the end of the month.

6/6/1919At licensing Court, before Messrs. Shepherd, Jonas and Smith, transfers of Publicans licenses were granted from Mrs. Callaughan, Commercial Hotel, Delegate, to Percy G Preston; and from James Sims, Delegate Hotel, Delegate to Sidney Smith.

29/6/1923The application of Mr. James Sims for transfer of license of the Commercial Hotel, Nimmitabel, to Mrs Harriet Louisa Goggin, was granted by the Cooma Licensing board.

14/3/1924Licenses Reduction Board made recommendations that six hotels in the district should have their licenses cancelled;-included were:- Federal Hotel, Cathcart, Commercial Hotel, Delegate, Delegate Hotel, Delegate and the Commercial Hotel, Bombala.
Sometime between 1923 and James death in 1926, James and Johanna moved to Queanbeyan, presumedly to be near James' mother Ann Thornton (Culley/Sims) who was in her late seventies, unfortunately he pre- deceased her by six years.

James Sims2 died in 1926 in Queanbeyan, aged 61.Johanna Sims died in 1945 at Moruya, she was 72 years of age.

On his Death Certificate he was named as a Hotel Proprietor.
He lived in Crawford Street, Queanbeyan.

Cause of Death: Pernicious Anaemia
Doctor in attendance on 27 September, 1926 was Dr. M Barnett
His parents were listed as James Sims/Labourer and Anne Culley.
Informant on his death certificate was George Sims his youngest son, of Crawford Street, Queanbeyan.
The Minister who performed the burial was D.J. Griffin and the witnesses names as C.J. O'Rourke and D.J. O'Dear.

More about James:

• He was an A Publican in Cathcart, Delegate and NImmitabel, NSW.

James married Johanna Mary Thornton, daughter of Morgan Joseph Thornton and Lucy Ann Love, on May 4, 1891 in St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Nimmitabel, NSW.²³⁹ Marriage status: married. Johanna was born on April 6, 1873 in Nimmitabel, NSW,²⁴⁰ was baptised in 1873 in St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Nimmitabel, NSW, died on March 10, 1945 in Hotel Moruya, Moruya, NSW²⁴¹ at age 71, and was buried on March 12, 1945 in Queanbeyan, NSW. The cause of her death was Senility and Cholecystitis. Another name for Johanna was Dolly.

Marriage Notes: Morgan Thornton Jnr. gave his permission for Johanna to marry, because she was under 21 years of age. The witnesses to Johanna and James' marriage were George Sims and Alice Thornton and the priest was Father James J. Gunning.

Notes: Johanna Mary Thornton's godparents were John Thomas Smith and Cecilia Mary Thornton. Her surname is spelt Thorton on the marriage section of the BDM register.
Morgan Thornton, her father gave consent to the marriage
Witnesses were, George Sims, Alice Thornton and the Minister was James J. Gunning.
Lived at "Federal Hotel" Cathcart. NSW during period of WW1 with her daughters.
She suffered with very bad legs, ulcers etc.
She was a large handsome matriachal woman with a very deep voice.

More about Johanna:

• Occupation: Hotelier.

Children from this marriage were:

   57 F    i. Anne Sims was born in 1892 in Nimmitabel, NSW²⁴² and died in 1972 in Parramatta, NSW²⁴³ at age 80.

   58 M    ii. James Morgan Sims was born on April 17, 1894 in Nimmitabel, NSW,²⁴⁴ died on April 6, 1978 in Manly, NSW at age 83, and was buried in 1978 in Northern Suburbs Cemetery, North Ryde, NSW.

   F    iii. Lucy E. Sims was born in 1896 in Nimmitabel, NSW,²⁴⁵ died on April 17, 1921 in Cathcart, NSW²⁴⁶ at age 25, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Catholic section. She never married and had no children.

Notes: Lucy Sims lived with here mother Johanna Mary Sims (Thornton) in Cathcart- probably at the Federal Hotel until she died in her twenties, she never married

   59 F    iv. Mary Elizabeth Sims was born in 1898 in Nimmitabel, NSW²⁴⁷ and died in 1972 in Parramatta, NSW²⁴⁸ at age 74.

   M    v. George Albert Sims was born in 1901 in Nimmitabel, NSW²⁴⁹ and died in 1946 in Moruya, NSW²⁵⁰ at age 45.

George married Irene E. Joseph in 1924 in Burwood, NSW.²⁵¹

18. John Phillips (Phoebe Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1862 in Cooma, NSW,³⁷ died on February 10, 1928 in Jerangle, NSW³⁸ at age 66, and was buried in Jerangle Cemetery, NSW Grave 45.

John married Jannette Scott, daughter of Henry Scott and Margaret Feeney, in 1888 in Cooma, NSW.²⁵² Jannette was born in 1871 in Jerangle, NSW,²⁵³ died on September 5, 1959 in Jerangle, NSW²⁵⁴ at age 88, and was buried in Jerangle Cemetery, NSW Grave 46.

Notes: Given name spelt Jannell on marriage index

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Mary Phillips was born in 1888 in Cooma, NSW²⁵⁵ and died in 1888 in Cooma, NSW.²⁵⁶

   60 M    ii. Clarence Henry Phillips was born in April 1890 in Jerangle, NSW,²⁵⁷ died on July 4, 1919 in Jerangle, NSW²⁵⁸ at age 29, and was buried in Jerangle Cemetery, NSW Grave 44.

   61 F    iii. Elsie Margaret Phillips was born in 1892 in Cooma, NSW²⁵⁹ and died on October 7, 1976 in Canberra, ACT at age 84.

   F    iv. Alice Elizabeth Phillips was born in 1894 in Cooma, NSW,²⁶⁰ died in 1974 in NSW²⁶¹ at age 80, and was buried in Tamworth Cemetery, NSW.

Alice married Reuben Hockey, son of Robert Daniel Hockey and Margaret Savage Temple, in 1915 in Jerangle, NSW.²⁶² Reuben was born on May 26, 1888 in Corang, NSW,²⁶³ died on January 31, 1958 in Tamworth, NSW²⁶⁴ at age 69, and was buried in Tamworth Cemetery, NSW.

   M    v. Francis John Phillips was born in 1897 in Cooma, NSW,²⁶⁵ died on June 13, 1975 in Jerangle, NSW²⁶⁶ at age 78, and was buried in Jerangle Cemetery, NSW Grave 48.

Francis married Adeline Victoria Chalker, daughter of Charles Edward Chalker and Elizabeth Heywood, in 1921 in Cooma, NSW.²⁶⁷ Adeline was born in 1897 in Adaminaby, NSW,²⁶⁸ died on September 16, 1969 in Jerangle, NSW at age 72, and was buried in Jerangle Cemetery, NSW Grave 47.

   62 F    vi. Clara E. Phillips was born in 1900 in Cooma, NSW.

   M    vii. Harold David Phillips was born in 1902 in Cooma, NSW²⁶⁹ and died in 1964 in Goulburn, NSW²⁷⁰ at age 62.

Harold married Elsie Jane Curtis, daughter of William Henry Curtis and Clara Chalker, in 1925 in Cooma, NSW.²⁷¹ Elsie was born in 1901 in Cooma, NSW²⁷² and died in 1963 in Goulburn, NSW²⁷³ at age 62.

   M    viii. George J. Phillips was born in 1903 in Cooma, NSW.²⁷⁴

George married Evelyn P. Povey, daughter of Wilfred Povey and Kate Thurbon, in 1924 in Cooma, NSW.²⁷⁵ Evelyn was born in 1907 in Cooma, NSW.²⁷⁶

   F    ix. Vera Mary Phillips was born on January 9, 1906 in Cooma, NSW,²⁷⁷ died on January 17, 1908 in Cooma, NSW²⁷⁸ at age 2, and was buried in Jerangle Cemetery, NSW Grave 43.

   M    x. William Thomas Phillips was born on April 6, 1908 in Jerangle, NSW²⁷⁹ and died on April 3, 1988 in Goulburn, NSW at age 79.

More about William:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N438093, V D C PT D, Australian Army from June 5, 1942 to July 21, 1944 in WW2.

William married Gladys Darmody, daughter of John Darmody and Annora Harman, in 1933 in Cooma, NSW.²⁸⁰ Gladys was born in 1911 in Cooma, NSW²⁸¹ and died on April 9, 2008 in Goulburn, NSW at age 97.

   F    xi. Rita M. Phillips was born in 1911 in Cooma, NSW.²⁸²

19. Samuel Rolfe (Phoebe Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1865, died on February 9, 1933 in Bombala, NSW⁴⁰ at age 68, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 415.

Notes: No birth registration found but mothers name shown as Sims on the death index.
Comments by Ian Harvey - Samuel was most probaly conceived during a relationship between his father Samuel Rolfe and Phoebe Phillips nee Sims. Judging by the birth dates, Samuel Snr was definitely still married and living with Mary Ann Rootsey who gave birth to a child 2 years after Samuel Jnr was born.

Samuel married Mary Seears, daughter of William Seears and Anne Rankin, in 1891 in Cooma, NSW.²⁸³ Mary was born in 1864 in Cooma, NSW,²⁸⁴ died on December 3, 1937 at age 73, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 415.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Joseph Frederick Rolfe was born in 1893 in Cooma, NSW²⁸⁵ and died in 1960 in Yass, NSW²⁸⁶ at age 67.

   M    ii. Charles Edward Rolfe was born in 1894 in Bombala, NSW,²⁸⁷ died on October 31, 1958 in Yass, NSW²⁸⁸ at age 64, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 595.

Charles married Elizabeth M. Ryan in 1931 in Cooma, NSW.²⁸⁹

   F    iii. Mary E. Rolfe was born in 1896 in Bombala, NSW.²⁹⁰

Mary married Francis William Rowell, son of John Wilson Rowell and Margaret Arkle, in 1921 in Bega, NSW.²⁹¹ Francis was born in 1897 in Pambula, NSW.²⁹²

More about Francis:

• Religion: Church of England.

• Occupation: Labourer.

• He served in the military as a Sapper, number 2332, 1st Tunnelling Company, 1st AIF from February 14, 1916 to January 15, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on 31 March 1916.

   M    iv. Samuel Rowley Rolfe was born in 1899 in Bombala, NSW²⁹³ and died in 1976 in NSW²⁹⁴ at age 77.

Samuel married Esther Glass Alexander, daughter of William Galbraith Alexander and Jane, in 1924 in Sydney, NSW.²⁹⁵ Esther died in 1961 in Wollongong, NSW.²⁹⁶

   M    v. John David Rolfe was born on August 27, 1902 in Bombala, NSW²⁹⁷ and died in 1969 in Cooma, NSW²⁹⁸ at age 67.

More about John:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N448702, 15 BATTALION VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PART TIME DUTY from January 26, 1942 to July 24, 1944 in WW2.

John married Sarah Joyce Cotterill, daughter of Henry David R. Cotterill and Catherine Lydia Roberson, in 1942 in Bombala, NSW.²⁹⁹ Sarah was born on October 20, 1918 in Bombala, NSW.

   M    vi. William James Rolfe was born on February 25, 1908 in Bombala, NSW,³⁰⁰ died on August 23, 1915 in Gunningrah near Bombala, NSW³⁰¹ at age 7, and was buried in Gunningrah, NSW.

20. James Rolfe (Phoebe Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1868 in Cooma, NSW⁴¹ and died in 1935 in Bombala, NSW⁴² at age 67.

Notes: Registered as James Rolfe and James Sims on the birth index.

James married Agnes Sarah Langhorn, daughter of Thomas Langhorn and Margaret Stokes, in 1902 in Bombala, NSW.³⁰² Agnes was born in 1882 in Delegate, NSW,³⁰³ died on June 13, 1962 in Kiama, NSW³⁰⁴ at age 80, and was buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 761.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Thomas E. Rolfe was born in 1909 in Bombala, NSW³⁰⁵ and died in 1909 in Bombala, NSW.³⁰⁶

   F    ii. Alice Sarah Rolfe died on February 5, 1971 in Towamba River, Rocky Hall, NSW.³⁰⁷

Alice married Joseph Thomas Richard James Warburton, son of William Thomas Warburton and Emma Jane Hambell, in 1935 in Bombala, NSW.³⁰⁸ Joseph was born in 1889 in Bombala, NSW³⁰⁹ and died in 1948 in Eden, NSW³¹⁰ at age 59.

Alice next married Charles Rodwell Umback, son of Jacob Umback and Evelyn Maude Rodwell, in 1950 in Bega, NSW.³¹¹ Charles was born on June 10, 1919 in Coolah, NSW and died on February 5, 1971 in Towamba River, Rocky Hall, NSW³¹² at age 51.

Notes: Served in AIF in WW2.
After his first wife died, he remarried - a widow.
Drowned in the flooded Towamba River.

More about Charles:

• He served in the military as a Sergeant, number NX111811, 2/1 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Australian Army from July 23, 1942 to July 3, 1946 in WW2.

   M    iii. Charles John Rolfe died in 1978 in NSW.³¹³

Charles married Dorothy Edith Brotherton, daughter of Albert Ernest Brotherton and Myrtle Mary Collins, in 1935 in Bombala, NSW.³¹⁴ Dorothy was born in 1916 and died on August 26, 1990 in Candelo, NSW at age 74.

21. Maria Ann Sims (George Richard², George Maurice¹) was born on December 21, 1873 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵² and died on June 2, 1962 in Adelong, NSW⁵³ at age 88.

Maria married John James Beattie, son of Peter Briggs Beattie and Mary Henrietta McAlister, on March 3, 1897 in Adaminaby, NSW.³¹⁵ John was born on October 16, 1868 in Blowering, NSW³¹⁶ and died on February 21, 1945 in Adelong, NSW³¹⁷ at age 76.

Children from this marriage were:

   63 F    i. Estelle May Beattie was born in 1897 in Kiandra, NSW.³¹⁸

   M    ii. Amos Percy Beattie was born in 1899 in Kiandra, NSW³¹⁹ and died in 1967 in Wagga Wagga, NSW³²⁰ at age 68.

Amos married Vera F. Ferguson, daughter of James Ferguson and Kathleen Bridget Melville, in 1934 in Adelong, NSW.³²¹ Vera was born in 1904 in Adelong, NSW.³²²

   M    iii. David Henry Beattie was born in 1906 in Kiandra, NSW,³²³ died on September 3, 1978 in Adelong, NSW at age 72, and was buried in Adelong, NSW.

David married Ila Ada Nuss, daughter of John Albert William Neuss and Sarah Britt, in 1939 in Adelong, NSW.³²⁴ Ila was born on July 17, 1914 in Adelong, NSW, died on December 2, 2005 in Tumut, NSW at age 91, and was buried in Adelong, NSW.

22. Elizabeth Ann Sims (George Richard², George Maurice¹) was born on August 11, 1875 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁵⁴

Elizabeth married Francis O'Rourke in 1901 in Campbelltown, NSW.³²⁵ Another name for Francis was Frank.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Eileen P. O'Rourke was born in 1901 in Campbelltown, NSW.³²⁶

   F    ii. Phyllis M. O'Rourke was born in 1904 in Campbelltown, NSW.³²⁷

   M    iii. Matthew Francis O'Rourke was born in 1906 in Campbelltown, NSW³²⁸ and died in 1967 in Sydney, NSW³²⁹ at age 61.

23. Sarah Ann Sims (George Richard², George Maurice¹) was born on January 6, 1881 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵⁸ and died on August 26, 1970 in Tumut, NSW⁵⁹ at age 89.

Sarah married John Thomas Ball, son of Sarah Jane Ball, in 1903 in Adaminaby, NSW.³³⁰ John was born in 1880 in Cooma, NSW³³¹ and died on July 29, 1964 in Tumut, NSW³³² at age 84. Another name for John was John Thomas Wortz.

Marriage Notes: Groom's name shown as ball on the marriage index - children all registered as Wortz.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Elsie I. P. Wortes was born in 1903 in Kiandra, NSW.³³³

Elsie married Athol Kyle Sheather, son of Albert Edward Sheather and Annie, in 1923 in Tumut, NSW.³³⁴ Athol died in 1963 in Tumut, NSW.³³⁵

   M    ii. William John Wortes was born in 1906 in Kiandra, NSW.³³⁶

William married Ethel Mildred Herber in 1936 in Cootamundra, NSW.³³⁷

   F    iii. Clara Jane Wortes was born in 1909 in Kiandra, NSW.³³⁸

   M    iv. Charles C. Wortes died in 1912 in Kiandra, NSW.³³⁹

   F    v. Phyllis Mary Wortes was born in 1916 and died on August 1, 2001 in Ashfield, NSW at age 85.

Phyllis married Colin Michael Emery, son of James Ernest Emery and Margaret Ann Downey, in 1936 in Tumut, NSW.³³⁵ Colin was born on September 10, 1909 in Tumut, NSW³⁴⁰ and died on April 28, 1982 in Lewisham, NSW at age 72. Another name for Colin was Patrick.

More about Colin:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N460629, 5 AUSTRALIAN BASE SUPPLY DEPOT, Australian Army from January 23, 1942 to March 19, 1946 in WW2.

24. Eliza May Sims (George Richard², George Maurice¹) was born on May 9, 1883 in Adaminaby, NSW⁶⁰ and died on June 23, 1966 in Tumut, NSW⁶¹ at age 83.

Eliza married Christopher Rees, son of William Rees and Johanna Casey, in 1905 in Cooma, NSW.³⁴¹ Christopher was born on December 25, 1875 in Adaminaby, NSW³⁴² and died on April 21, 1962 in Tumut, NSW³⁴³ at age 86. Another name for Christopher was Christie.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Thomas A. Rees was born in October 1905 in Kiandra, NSW³⁴⁴ and died on April 27, 1906.

   M    ii. Harold Rees was born on June 12, 1907 in Kiandra, NSW³⁴⁵ and died on October 4, 1984 at age 77.

Harold married Marjorie M. Packett in 1934 in Tumut, NSW.³⁴⁶

   M    iii. Clarence Eric Dudley Rees was born on June 1, 1909 in Canegebelego, NSW³⁴⁷ and died on October 18, 1962 in Tumut, NSW³⁴⁸ at age 53.

More about Clarence:

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX13308, 2/4 Battalion, Australian Army from April 26, 1940 to April 12, 1945 in WW2. POW

Clarence married Clyda Elaine Munday in 1937 in Parramatta, NSW.³⁴⁹ Clyda was born in 1918 and died on April 17, 2006 at age 88.

   F    iv. Irene Mary Rees was born on January 26, 1913 and died in 1980 in NSW³⁵⁰ at age 67.

Irene married Alexander Ballard in 1935 in Tumut, NSW.³⁵¹

25. Mary Jane Sims (George Richard², George Maurice¹) was born on October 3, 1895 in Adaminaby, NSW⁷⁴ and died on May 11, 1988 in Goulburn, NSW at age 92.

Mary married Michael Patrick Casey, son of Michael Casey and Margaret O'Neill, on January 7, 1913 in Kiandra, NSW.³⁵² Michael was born on November 29, 1885 in Adaminaby, NSW³⁵³ and died in 1955 in Goulburn, NSW³⁵⁴ at age 70.

Children from this marriage were:

   64 F    i. Ruby May Casey was born on December 17, 1913 and died in 1965 in Goulburn, NSW³⁵⁵ at age 52.

   M    ii. William Joseph Casey was born on February 23, 1916 and died in 1976 in Moree, NSW³⁵⁶ at age 60.

   M    iii. George Michael Casey was born on February 21, 1918 in Adaminaby, NSW and died on May 12, 1981 at age 63.

More about George:

• He served in the military as a Gunner, number NX21252, 2/1 AUSTRALIAN ANTI AIRCRAFT REGIMENT, Australian Army from May 24, 1940 to January 21, 1946 in WW2. NOK: Casey, Michael

George married Joan Florence Prince in 1947 in Tumut, NSW.³⁵⁷

   65 M    iv. Henry Charles Casey was born on April 11, 1920 in Adaminaby, NSW and died on July 4, 1958 in Petersham, NSW³⁵⁸ at age 38.

   M    v. Michael Patrick Casey .

Michael married Hazel Travis.

   M    vi. David Patrick Casey was born on July 10, 1923 in Adaminaby, NSW and died on November 17, 1988 at age 65.

More about David:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N268627, 15 BATTALION VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PART TIME DUTY, Australian Army from February 11, 1942 to September 25, 1945 in WW2. NOK: Casey, Michael

David married Agnes Mary Wilson in 1948 in Goulburn, NSW.³⁵⁹

   F    vii. Mildred Mary Casey was born circa 1929 and died on March 31, 1959 in Goulburn, NSW³⁶⁰ at age 30.

Mildred married Charles John Cochran in 1948 in Goulburn, NSW.³⁶¹

Mary next married Leslie Ernest Ralph. Leslie died on August 13, 1977 in Goulburn, NSW.

26. Maria Phillips (Mary Ann Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1866 in Cooma, NSW⁸³ and died in 1947 in Bega, NSW⁸⁴ at age 81.

Maria married Frank Moon, son of Frank Moon and Eliza Gregory, in 1886 in Cooma, NSW.³⁶² Frank was born on August 19, 1862 in Milton, NSW³⁶³ and died on June 24, 1920 in Bega, NSW³⁶⁴ at age 57.

Children from this marriage were:

   66 M    i. George William Moon was born in 1887 in Bega, NSW³⁶⁵ and died in 1959 in Bega, NSW³⁶⁶ at age 72.

   67 M    ii. Frederick Arthur Moon was born in 1888 in Moruya, NSW³⁶⁷ and died in 1954 in Cooma, NSW¹³² at age 66.

   68 F    iii. Florence May Moon was born in 1890 in Bega, NSW³⁶⁸ and died in 1961 in Bega, NSW³⁶⁹ at age 71.

   F    iv. Annie Christina Moon was born in 1891 in Bega, NSW³⁷⁰ and died in 1969 in Bega, NSW³⁷¹ at age 78.

Annie married Albert E. Taylor in 1916 in Bega, NSW.³⁷²

   F    v. Lilly E. Moon was born in 1893 in Bega, NSW³⁷³ and died in 1912 in Bega, NSW³⁷⁴ at age 19. She never married and had no children.

   69 F    vi. Emily Phoebe Moon was born in 1895 in Bega, NSW³⁷⁵ and died in 1979 in NSW³⁷⁶ at age 84.

   70 M    vii. Andrew Francis Moon was born on November 20, 1896 in Cobargo, NSW³⁷⁷ and died in 1943 in Eden, NSW³⁷⁸ at age 47.

   M    viii. Henry Clarence Moon was born in 1898 in Bega, NSW³⁷⁹ and died in 1960 in Bega, NSW³⁸⁰ at age 62.

   M    ix. Alexander T. Moon was born in 1900 in Bega, NSW.³⁸¹

Alexander married Doris A. Jones, daughter of Albert Jones and Alice, in 1929 in Condobolin, NSW.³⁸² Doris died in 1932 in Narrabri, NSW.³⁸³

   M    x. Amby Joseph Moon was born in 1906 in Bega, NSW³⁸⁴ and died in 1961 in Bega, NSW³⁸⁵ at age 55.

Amby married Gladys Elizabeth Jane Bodycott, daughter of Robert Bodycott and Elizabeth Triggell, on October 8, 1929 in Bega, NSW.³⁸⁶ Gladys was born on November 5, 1906 and died on June 26, 1975 in NSW³⁸⁷ at age 68.

   71 M    xi. Arthur Frederick Moon was born in 1907 in Bega, NSW and died on June 7, 1943 in Eden, NSW³⁷⁸ at age 36.

   72 F    xii. Marie Maria Moon was born in 1910 in Bega, NSW³⁸⁸ and died on October 23, 1962 in Bega, NSW³⁸⁹ at age 52.

27. George Phillips (Mary Ann Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1868 in Cooma, NSW⁸⁵ and died in 1941 in Cooma, NSW⁸⁶ at age 73.

George married Catherine L. Dengate, daughter of John Dengate and Selina Smith, in 1894 in Cooma, NSW.³⁹⁰ Catherine was born in 1877 in Cooma, NSW³⁹¹ and died in 1917 in Newtown, NSW³⁹² at age 40. Another name for Catherine was Kate.

Marriage Notes: Wife's name shown as Kate DUNGATE on the marriage index.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. George Frederick Phillips was born in 1895 in Cooma, NSW³⁹³ and died in 1961 in Cooma, NSW³⁹⁴ at age 66.

   M    ii. Arthur Sylvester Phillips was born in 1895 in Cooma, NSW.³⁹³

More about Arthur:

• Religion: Catholic.

• Occupation: Labourer.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 3308, 4th Light Horse Regiment, 1st AIF from January 24, 1917 to February 18, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 3 September 1917

Arthur married Iris Foster, daughter of William Henry Foster and Sarah Maria Robinson, in 1923 in Cooma, NSW.³⁹⁵ Iris was born in 1903 in Cooma, NSW³⁹⁶ and died in 1948 in Cooma, NSW³⁹⁷ at age 45.

   M    iii. William Harold Phillips was born in 1897 in Cooma, NSW³⁹⁸ and died in 1937 in Cooma, NSW³⁹⁹ at age 40.

William married Alice Marie Foster, daughter of William Henry Foster and Sarah Maria Robinson, in 1921 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁰⁰ Alice was born in 1897 in Adaminaby, NSW⁴⁰¹ and died in 1962 in Auburn, NSW⁴⁰² at age 65.

   F    iv. Dorothy E. M. Phillips was born in 1898 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁰³

   F    v. Mary E. Phillips was born in 1899 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁰⁴

   M    vi. John Herbert Phillips was born in 1900 in Cooma, NSW⁴⁰⁵ and died in 1960 in Leeton, NSW⁴⁰⁶ at age 60.

John married Ethel Adelaide Williams, daughter of William Williams and Fanny Rebecca Wheatley, on February 14, 1925 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW.⁴⁰⁷ Ethel was born on March 20, 1903 in Kalkite near Jindabyne, NSW⁴⁰⁸ and died in 1925 in Cessnock, NSW⁴⁰⁹ at age 22.

   F    vii. Selina C. T. Phillips was born in 1901 in Cooma, NSW.⁴¹⁰

   F    viii. Margaret M. I. Phillips was born in 1903 in Cooma, NSW.⁴¹¹

   F    ix. Gladys E. Phillips was born in 1904 in Cooma, NSW.⁴¹²

   F    x. Elsie O. Phillips was born in 1910 in Cooma, NSW.⁴¹³

28. William Phillips (Mary Ann Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1870 in Cooma, NSW,⁸⁷ died on January 5, 1962 in Cooma, NSW⁸⁸ at age 92, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 205.

More about William:

• Address: Woodstock, Cooma, NSW, October 17, 1916.

William married Sarah Hawkins, daughter of Peter Hawkins and Eliza Jane Elliott, in 1892 in Cooma, NSW.⁴¹⁴ Sarah was born in 1874 in Cooma, NSW and died in 1906 in Cooma, NSW⁴¹⁵ at age 32.

Children from this marriage were:

   73 F    i. Emily Louise May Phillips was born in 1893 in Cooma, NSW,⁴¹⁶ died on February 3, 1972 in Cooma, NSW⁴¹⁷ at age 79, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 1013.

   F    ii. Dorothy E. M. Phillips was born in 1894 in Cooma, NSW.⁴¹⁸

Dorothy married Alfred Bush in 1918 in Paddington, NSW.⁴¹⁹

   M    iii. Reginald William Phillips was born on January 11, 1896 in Woodstock near Cooma, NSW,⁴²⁰ died on January 23, 1975 in Cooma, NSW⁴²¹ at age 79, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 203.

More about Reginald:

• Religion: Catholic.

• Occupation: Labourer.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 3203, 5th Machine Gun Battalion, 1st AIF from October 17, 1916 to July 5, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 11 November 1916

• He served in the military as a Sergeant, number N120726, 3 EMPLOYMENT COMPANY, Australian Army from May 17, 1941 to October 22, 1945 in WW2.

Reginald married Mary Ann Snowden, daughter of William Charles Snowden and Mary Ann Geraghty, in 1920 in Cooma, NSW.⁴²² Mary was born in 1895 in Cooma, NSW,⁴²³ died on June 7, 1966 in Cooma, NSW⁴²⁴ at age 71, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 204.

   F    iv. Elsie Muriel Phillips was born in 1897 in Cooma, NSW,⁴²⁵ died on April 18, 1978 in Cooma, NSW at age 81, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 206.

Elsie married Thomas Joseph Snowden, son of William Charles Snowden and Mary Ann Geraghty, in 1921 in Cooma, NSW.⁴²⁶ Thomas was born in 1893 in Woodstock near Cooma, NSW,⁴²⁷ died on September 9, 1968 in Cooma, NSW⁴²⁸ at age 75, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 206.

More about Thomas:

• Religion: Catholic.

• Occupation: Labourer.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 3218, 55th Battalion, 1st AIF from October 17, 1916 to March 17, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 11 November 1916

   M    v. Leslie James Phillips was born in 1899 in Cooma, NSW.⁴²⁹

More about Leslie:

• Religion: Catholic.

• Occupation: Labourer.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 3206, 5th Machine Gun Battalion, 1st AIF from October 17, 1916 to July 5, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 11 November 1916

• Address: Woodstock, Cooma, NSW, October 17, 1916.

Leslie married Sarah A. Mildred McIntyre, daughter of John William McIntyre and Mary Jane Wallace, in 1922 in Cooma, NSW.⁴³⁰ Sarah was born on October 6, 1903 in Cooma, NSW.⁴³¹

   M    vi. Herbert L. Phillips was born in 1901 in Cooma, NSW.⁴³²

   M    vii. Alfred E. Phillips was born in 1902 in Cooma, NSW.⁴³³

   F    viii. Edith E. Phillips was born in 1904 in Cooma, NSW.⁴³⁴

Edith married Edward T. Bassett in 1926 in Cooma, NSW.⁴³⁵

   F    ix. Sarah A. Phillips was born in 1906 in Cooma, NSW.⁴³⁶

Sarah married William H. N. Foster in 1926 in Cooma, NSW.⁴³⁷

William next married someone.

His child was:

   M    i. Leslie James Phillips was born in 1899 in Cooma, NSW.⁴²⁹

More about Leslie:

• Religion: Catholic.

• Occupation: Labourer.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 3206, 5th Machine Gun Battalion, 1st AIF from October 17, 1916 to July 5, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 11 November 1916

• Address: Woodstock, Cooma, NSW, October 17, 1916.

Leslie married Sarah A. Mildred McIntyre, daughter of John William McIntyre and Mary Jane Wallace, in 1922 in Cooma, NSW.⁴³⁰ Sarah was born on October 6, 1903 in Cooma, NSW.⁴³¹

29. Phoebe Emma Phillips (Mary Ann Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1877 in Cooma, NSW,⁹¹ died on April 11, 1938 in Cooma, NSW⁹² at age 61, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Catholic section.

Phoebe married George William Adams, son of George William Adams and Mary Ann Brown, in 1896 in Cooma, NSW.⁴³⁸ George was born on June 18, 1870 in Bolaro near Adaminaby, NSW,⁴³⁹ died on February 9, 1941 in Cooma, NSW⁴⁴⁰ at age 70, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Catholic section.

Children from this marriage were:

   74 F    i. Emma Amelia Adams was born in 1897 in Cooma, NSW,⁴⁴¹ died on June 22, 1959 in Cooma, NSW⁴⁴² at age 62, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Catholic section.

   M    ii. Walter Edward Adams was born in 1900 in Cooma, NSW,⁴⁴³ died on October 11, 1970 in Cooma, NSW⁴⁴⁴ at age 70, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Catholic section.

Walter married Mary A. Tattersall in 1927 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁴⁵

   F    iii. Alice Olive Adams was born in 1903 in Cooma, NSW,⁴⁴⁶ died on August 8, 1970 in Cooma, NSW⁴⁴⁷ at age 67, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 614.

Alice married Claude William Freebody, son of Edward Freebody and Eliza, in 1924 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁴⁸ Claude was born in 1894 in Cooma, NSW,⁴⁴⁹ died on March 30, 1966 in Cooma, NSW⁴⁵⁰ at age 72, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 614.

Alice next married Claude William Freebody, son of Michael Edward Freebody and Elizabeth Mary Evelyn McGrogan, in 1924 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁴⁸ Claude was born in 1894 in Cooma, NSW,⁴⁴⁹ died on March 30, 1966 in Cooma, NSW⁴⁵⁰ at age 72, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 614.

   F    iv. Ethel V. E. Adams was born in 1904 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁵¹

   75 F    v. Ethel Muriel Adams was born on November 15, 1906 in "Springhill station", Cooma, NSW, died on April 14, 1981 in Cooma, NSW at age 74, and was buried in Cooma Lawn Cemetery, NSW.

   F    vi. Christina M. Adams was born in 1909 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁵²

30. Cecilia Amelia Phillips (Mary Ann Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1882 in Cooma, NSW⁹³ and died on December 28, 1918 in Cooma, NSW⁹⁴ at age 36.

Cecilia married William Charles Snowden, son of Joseph Snowden and Mary Anne Corey, in 1909 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁵³ William was born in 1866 in Cooma, NSW,⁴⁵⁴ died on August 23, 1956 in Cooma, NSW⁴⁵⁵ at age 90, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 210.

The child from this marriage was:

   M    i. Robert Samuel Snowden was born on January 23, 1911 in Cooma, NSW⁴⁵⁶ and died in 1980 in NSW⁴⁵⁷ at age 69.

More about Robert:

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX97449, 54 ANTI AIRCRAFT REGIMENT, Australian Army from July 23, 1942 to November 21, 1945 in WW2.

Robert married Lorna May Hoskin in 1940 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁵⁸

31. Elizabeth Ann Cullen (Mary Ann Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1871 in Cooma, NSW,¹⁰² died on January 2, 1915 in Adaminaby, NSW¹⁰³ at age 44, and was buried in Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW.

Elizabeth married Joseph Heywood, son of Joseph Heywood and Bridget Nannery, in 1891 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁴⁵⁹ Joseph was born in 1869 in Cooma, NSW,⁴⁶⁰ died on March 28, 1952 in Adaminaby, NSW⁴⁶¹ at age 83, and was buried in Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW. Another name for Joseph was Joe.

More about Joseph:

• Address: Balero Forest, Adaminaby, NSW, January 8, 1916.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Leila Eileen Heywood was born in 1892 in Adaminaby, NSW,⁴⁶² died on August 14, 1918 in Adaminaby, NSW⁴⁶³ at age 26, and was buried in Old Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW Grave 74. Another name for Leila was Lele.

Leila married Aubrey Maitland Russell, son of Marcus Edward Russell and Martha Mary Power, in 1918 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁶⁴ Aubrey was born on January 15, 1891 in Adaminaby, NSW,⁴⁶⁵ died on September 12, 1966 in Wagga Wagga, NSW⁴⁶⁶ at age 75, and was buried in Old Wagga Wagga Cemetery, NSW. Another name for Aubrey was Aub.

   M    ii. Joseph William Heywood was born in 1895 in Adaminaby, NSW and died on June 12, 1958 in Burwood, NSW⁴⁶⁷ at age 63.

More about Joseph:

• Religion: Catholic.

• Occupation: Grazier.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 2916, 18th Battalion, 1st AIF from January 8, 1916 to January 24, 1918 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 25 October 1916

Joseph married Josephine Sarah Jane Walker, daughter of Joseph Owen Walker and Sarah Jane Harrison, in 1929 in Goulburn, NSW.⁴⁶⁸ Josephine was born in 1901 in Goulburn, NSW.⁴⁶⁹

   F    iii. Bridget Heywood was born in 1894 in Adaminaby, NSW,⁴⁷⁰ died on May 27, 1988 in Cooma, NSW at age 94, and was buried in Cooma Lawn Cemetery, NSW.

Bridget married James Maceligott Hilley, son of Michael Hilley and Margaret Mary O'Neil, in 1934 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁷¹ James was born in 1881 in Cooma, NSW,⁴⁷² died on December 28, 1954 in Adaminaby, NSW⁴⁷³ at age 73, and was buried in Old Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW Catholic section.

   F    iv. May V. M. Heywood was born in 1901 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁴⁷⁴

   F    v. Bertha Ann Heywood was born in 1903 in Adaminaby, NSW,⁴⁷⁵ died on August 30, 1994 in Adaminaby, NSW at age 91, and was buried in Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW Catholic section.

Bertha married Roy Leslie Brayshaw, son of Archibald Brayshaw and Annie Selina Hyles, in 1934 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁷⁶ Roy was born on October 18, 1896 in Adaminaby, NSW,⁴⁷⁷ died on November 2, 1977 in Adaminaby, NSW⁴⁷⁸ at age 81, and was buried in Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW Catholic section.

More about Roy:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N380339, 15 BATTALION VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PART TIME DUTY, Australian Army from June 7, 1942 to July 20, 1944 in WW2. NOK: Brayshaw, Archibald

   F    vi. Elizabeth E. Heywood was born in 1905 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁴⁷⁹

   F    vii. Mary I. Heywood was born in 1906 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁴⁸⁰

   F    viii. Cecilia Jane Heywood was born in 1909 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁴⁸¹

Cecilia married Lawrence Andrew Quinn in 1938 in Randwick, NSW.⁴⁸² Lawrence was born on August 12, 1916 in Mandurama, NSW.

More about Lawrence:

• He served in the military as a Lance Corporal, number N226307, 1 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY TRAINING BATTALION, Australian Army from January 20, 1942 to December 18, 1945 in WW2.

32. John George Cullen (Mary Ann Sims², George Maurice¹) was born on July 18, 1877 in Merrington, Parramatta, NSW,¹⁰⁶ died on December 20, 1945 in Adaminaby, NSW¹⁰⁷ at age 68, and was buried in Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW.

John married Ann Amelia Eldridge, daughter of Edward Eldridge and Ann Amelia Gates, on August 12, 1908 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁴⁸³ Ann was born on December 25, 1889 in Adaminaby, NSW, was baptised on November 20, 1890 in Adaminaby, NSW, died on February 2, 1972 in Penrith, NSW⁴⁸⁴ at age 82, and was buried in Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Linda Eileen Cullen was born on January 24, 1909 in Adaminaby, NSW⁴⁸⁵ and died on August 13, 1996 in Cooma, NSW at age 87.

Linda married William Casey, son of Michael Casey and Margaret O'Neill, on February 26, 1927 in Goulburn, NSW.⁴⁸⁶ William was born on May 2, 1900 in Addicumbene, Adaminaby, NSW⁴⁸⁷ and died on August 27, 1957 in Tumbarumba, NSW⁴⁸⁸ at age 57.

More about William:

• He served in the military as a Corporal, number N280465, 11 AUSTRALIAN CAMP HOSPITAL, Australian Army from September 18, 1941 to February 28, 1946 in WW2. NOK: Casey, Linda

Linda next married Robert John Britt, son of Edward Quaife Britt and Kate Foley,. Robert was born on December 29, 1910 in Adaminaby, NSW,⁴⁸⁹ died on November 27, 1975 in Adaminaby, NSW⁴⁹⁰ at age 64, and was buried in Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW Church of England section.

More about Robert:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N267543, 3 Battalion, Australian Army from June 4, 1941 to March 10, 1942 in WW2. NOK: Britt, W

   76 F    ii. Grace Vera Cullen was born on September 29, 1910 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁴⁹¹

   F    iii. Dorothy May Cullen was born on July 29, 1912 and died on August 9, 2010 at age 98. Another name for Dorothy was Dorry.

Dorothy married Arthur John Shaw in 1945 in Concord, NSW.⁴⁹²

   F    iv. Pearl Kathleen Cullen was born on September 2, 1915.

Pearl married Ernest Robert Crowe, son of William Thomas Crowe and Isabella Bottom, in 1936 in Burwood, NSW.⁴⁹³ Ernest was born in 1899 in Adaminaby, NSW⁴⁹⁴ and died in 1971 in Queanbeyan, NSW⁴⁹⁵ at age 72.

   F    v. Ivy Doreen Maude Cullen was born on July 19, 1919.

   F    vi. Florence Jean Cullen was born on January 23, 1921.

   M    vii. Bertram Douglas Cullen was born on December 16, 1922 in Adaminaby, NSW. Another name for Bertram was Bert.

More about Bertram:

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX154772 (N267897), HQ F A A, Australian Army from July 18, 1943 to March 22, 1946 in WW2. NOK: Cullen, John

Bertram married Joan Annie Gilbert in 1944 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁹⁶

   M    viii. Nelson James Cullen was born on February 19, 1926.

   M    ix. Sidney Richard Cullen was born on March 4, 1930.

33. Charles Edward Cullen (Mary Ann Sims², George Maurice¹) was born on March 16, 1892 in Adaminaby, NSW¹¹⁴ and died in 1974 in NSW¹¹⁵ at age 82.

More about Charles:

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX17318, AUSTRALIAN HEADQUARTERS GUARD BATTALION, Australian Army from May 28, 1940 to November 22, 1941 in WW2. NOK: Cullen, Rose

Charles married Rose Kathleen Hart on May 14, 1919 in Cooma, NSW.⁴⁹⁷

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Arthur Albert Cullen was born on May 26, 1920 in Adaminaby, NSW and died on May 29, 1996 in Gwandalan, NSW at age 76.

More about Arthur:

• He served in the military as a Trooper, number NX53541, 2/8 AUST COMD SQDN, Australian Army from July 8, 1940 to October 31, 1945 in WW2. NOK: Cullen, Rose

Arthur married Beryl Jean Biggs in 1945 in Glebe, NSW.⁴⁹⁸ Beryl was born in 1926 and died on October 9, 2009 in Gwandalan, NSW at age 83.

   M    ii. George William Cullen was born on August 13, 1923 in Adaminaby, NSW and died on November 6, 2001 in Gorokan, NSW at age 78.

More about George:

• He served in the military as a Leading Aircraftman, number 72010, 486 (M) SQDN, Royal Australian Air Force from October 28, 1942 to September 5, 1946 in WW2. NOK: Cullen, Charles

   M    iii. Frank Cullen .

   F    iv. Joan Cullen .

34. Sarah Jane Chalker (Elizabeth Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1873 in Bemboka, NSW,¹¹⁹ died on November 23, 1949 in Marrickville, NSW¹²⁰ at age 76, and was buried on November 23, 1949 in Old Cemetery, Adaminaby, NSW Grave 52.

Notes: Because Sarah Jane Chalker was only 20 years old when she was married, one of her parents had to give consent to her marriage. Her mother Elizabeth Chalker gave consent. The witnesses to the marriage were Elizabeth Chalker and Maria Louisa Gilbert.

Sarah married John Venables, son of Thomas Venables and Ellen Thomson, on April 29, 1893 in the Bride's residence, Adaminaby, NSW.⁴⁹⁹ John was born on March 27, 1851 in Wambrook Property, Cooma, NSW,⁵⁰⁰ was baptised on March 28, 1852 in Cooma Parish, NSW, died on September 7, 1937 in Old Adaminaby, NSW⁵⁰¹ at age 86, and was buried on September 9, 1937 in Old Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW Grave 222 Church of England Section. The cause of his death was Heart Failure, Cardiac Asthenia, Senility.

Marriage Notes: Wesleyan Methodist rites
Sarah Jane was a minor and her mother Elizabeth Chalker gave consent.
Witnesses: Elizabeth Chalker & Maria Louisa Gilbert

Burial Notes: Witnesses to John Venables' burial were G. Newman and F. Wilson. The pallbearers were his sons Charles, Robert, Raymond, John and William and Thomas O'Neill. The minister who officiated was Rev. G. E. Martin. Mr. J. F. Allen was the funeral director. The informant of John's death was his son Reginald.

Notes: OBITUARY
Mr John Venables
The death occurred on Tuesday 7th instant, at his late residence, Chalker Street Adaminaby, of Mr John Venables, an old and highly respected resident of the town and district, at the age of 86 years and 5 months. He had been ill for the past six months.
Deceased was the third son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Venables, of Kyloe Adaminaby.
He married Sarah Jane, eldest daughter of Mrs Chalker of Bemboka and the late Mr James Chalker of Adaminaby. She survives him together with six sons, Charles, Robert, Claude, Raymond, John and William, Adaminaby, and four daughters, Mrs A Bourke, Sydney, Mrs F Wilson, Adaminaby, Mrs D McLure and Blenda, Cooma. Two brothers Thomas, Adaminaby and George, Lidcombe, 18 Grandchildren and four Great Grandchildren.
All members of the family except one son, Claude, who was ill in Sydney, were with Mr Venables when he passed away.
The body was removed to St John's C of E Adaminaby on Wednesday, and yesterday, following the service by Rev.G.E.Martin, to the Adaminaby General Cemetery in the Cof E section of which he was laid to rest. Rev.G.E.Martin officiated at the graveside where there was a large gathering of mourners, and Messrs Charles, Robert, Raymond, John and William (sons) and Thomas O'Niell were pallbearers. Mr J.F. Allen had charge of the Funeral arrangements.

More about John:

• Occupation: Labourer.

Children from this marriage were:

   77 M    i. Charles Edward Venables was born in 1893 in Adaminaby, NSW, died on May 26, 1960 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵⁰² at age 67, and was buried in New Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW Grave 4.

   M    ii. Reginald Stanley Venables was born on December 23, 1894 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁵⁰³

Reginald married Esther Elizabeth Heywood in 1946 in Cooma, NSW.⁵⁰⁴

   78 F    iii. Oriel Alice Venables was born on July 8, 1896 in Rosedale near Adaminaby, NSW,⁵⁰⁵ died on March 11, 1972 in Sydney, NSW⁵⁰⁶ at age 75, and was buried in Northern Suburbs Cemetery, North Ryde, NSW.

   F    iv. Ellen May Venables was born in 1898 in Adaminaby, NSW.

Ellen married Frank E. G. Wilson in 1922 in Marrickville, NSW.⁵⁰⁷

   M    v. Claude Arthur Venables was born on January 25, 1901 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵⁰⁸ and died on March 24, 1970 in Tumut, NSW at age 69.

Claude married Vera A. Russell, daughter of Timothy Edward Russell and Maria Shanley, in 1930 in Cooma, NSW.⁵⁰⁹ Vera was born in 1895 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁵¹⁰

   M    vi. Albert Raymond Venables was born on May 2, 1903 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵¹¹ and died on December 13, 1992 in Adaminaby, NSW at age 89. He was usually called Raymond.

Raymond married Daisy Lavinia Crowe, daughter of Benjamin John Crowe and Agnes Annie S. Lovelock, in 1926 in Marrickville, NSW.⁵¹² Daisy was born in 1905 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁵¹³ Another name for Daisy was Viney.

   M    vii. John Emsby Venables was born in 1907 in Adaminaby, NSW and died in 1935 in Granville, NSW⁵¹⁴ at age 28.

John married Dorothy Jean Elliott, daughter of William John Elliott and Amy Agnes Girvan, in 1929 in Cooma, NSW.⁵¹⁵ Dorothy was born in 1907 in Bombala, NSW⁵¹⁶ and died on November 26, 1985 in Hurlstone Park, NSW at age 78.

   M    viii. William Herbert Venables was born on September 26, 1909 in Adaminaby, NSW,⁵¹⁷ died on October 25, 1942 in Libya at age 33, and was buried on October 25, 1942 in El Alemein Box Cemetery, Egypt. ( Reburied 31/3/1945 at El Alemein War Cemetery, Egypt.). The cause of his death was Wounds.

More about William:

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX60524, 2/17 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Australian Army from July 23, 1940 to October 25, 1942 in WW2. NOK: Venables, Sarah

   F    ix. Eileen Florence Venables was born in 1911 in Adaminaby, NSW,⁵¹⁸ died on September 3, 1995 in Cooma, NSW at age 84, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Presbyterian section.

Eileen married Donald Robert James McClure, son of James McClure and Sarah Amelia Anderson, in 1936 in Cooma, NSW.⁵¹⁹ Donald was born in 1911, died on February 17, 1976 in Cooma, NSW⁵²⁰ at age 65, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Presbyterian section.

   F    x. Annie Blenda Venables was born on November 26, 1914 in Adaminaby, NSW. She was usually called Blenda.

Blenda married Stanley Alexander Seears, son of Alexander John Seears and Florence May McDonald, in 1938 in Cooma, NSW.⁵²¹ Another name for Stanley was Stan.

35. Charles Edward Chalker (Elizabeth Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1875 in Cooma, NSW.¹²¹

More about Charles:

• In 1928 he lived in Molonglo Settlement, ACT.

• Occupation: Labourer.

• In 1949 he lived in Molonglo, ACT.

Charles married Elizabeth Cahill, daughter of John Cahill and Elizabeth Lovelock, in 1899 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁵²² Elizabeth was born on August 10, 1875 in Dry Plain near Adaminaby, NSW,⁵²³ died on April 9, 1941 in Cooma, NSW⁵²⁴ at age 65, and was buried in Old Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW.

More about Elizabeth:

• Religion: Church of England.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. William James Chalker was born in 1899 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵²⁵ and died in 1971 in Queanbeyan, NSW⁵²⁶ at age 72.

More about William:

• In 1949 he lived in Molonglo, ACT.

William married Lillie Buckley in 1930 in Queanbeyan, NSW.⁵²⁷

More about Lillie:

• In 1949 she lived in Molonglo, ACT.

   M    ii. Charles John Chalker was born in 1902 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁵²⁸

More about Charles:

• In 1928 his occupation was Assistant Postmaster in Molonglo Settlement, ACT.

• In 1949 he lived in Molonglo, ACT.

Charles married Louisa Ann Bland in 1927 in Queanbeyan, NSW.⁵²⁹

More about Louisa:

• In 1928 she lived in Molonglo Settlement, ACT.

• In 1949 she lived in Molonglo, ACT.

36. James Edward Chalker (Elizabeth Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1877 in Tumut, NSW.¹²²

James married Susanna Cahill, daughter of John Cahill and Elizabeth Lovelock, in 1897 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁵³⁰ Susanna was born on July 18, 1878 in Dry Plain near Adaminaby, NSW and died in 1929 in Queanbeyan, NSW⁵³¹ at age 51.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Elsie M. Chalker was born in 1897 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁵³⁰

Elsie married William Harold Livingstone, son of David Peter Livingstone and Mary A. A. Horsley, in 1920 in Redfern, NSW.⁵³² William was born in 1884 in Albury, NSW⁵³³ and died in 1955 in Tumbarumba, NSW⁵³⁴ at age 71.

More about William:

• Religion: Presbyterian.

• Occupation: Labourer.

• He lived in Tumbarumba, NSW.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 4473, 20th Battalion, 1st AIF from January 13, 1916 to September 10, 1917 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 9 April 1916

   M    ii. Cecil E. J. Chalker was born in 1898 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵³⁵ and died in 1963 in Sydney, NSW⁵³⁶ at age 65.

Cecil married Kathleen L. McCauley, daughter of James McCauley and Charlotte A. Simpson, in 1923 in Mosman, NSW.⁵³⁷

   M    iii. Henry R. Chalker was born in 1901 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁵³⁸

Henry married Charlotte J. McCauley, daughter of James McCauley and Charlotte A. Simpson, in 1921 in St Leonards, NSW.⁵³⁹ Charlotte was born in 1900 in Lithgow, NSW.⁵⁴⁰

   F    iv. Violet M. V. Chalker was born in 1904 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁵⁴¹

Violet married Edward C. Cunningham in 1923 in Mosman, NSW.⁵⁴²

   M    v. Reginald Adolphus Chalker was born on July 9, 1907 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵³⁰ and died in 1962 in Helensburgh, NSW⁵⁴³ at age 55.

More about Reginald:

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX31576, 2/3 Pioneer Battalion, Australian Army from June 11, 1940 to September 10, 1944 in WW2. NOK: Chalker, Jack

   M    vi. Ronald Vincent Chalker was born on March 31, 1909 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵⁴⁴ and died on August 25, 1998 in Chester Hill, NSW at age 89.

More about Ronald:

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX25593, 2/6 Field Company, Australian Army from June 12, 1940 to April 30, 1945 in WW2. NOK: Chalker, Henry

37. Albert Arthur Chalker (Elizabeth Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1880 in Cooma, NSW¹²³ and died in 1948 in Camden, NSW¹²⁴ at age 68.

Albert married Margaret Francis, daughter of John Francis and Isabella White, in 1904 in Cooma, NSW.⁵⁴⁵ Margaret was born in 1883 in Cooma, NSW⁵⁴⁶ and died in 1946 in Picton, NSW⁵⁴⁷ at age 63.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Cecil Edward John Chalker was born on December 25, 1905 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵⁴⁸ and died on August 1, 1977 in Bargo, NSW at age 71.

Cecil married Lillian Hazel Chalker, daughter of Ernest Daniel Chalker and Annie A. A. Diamond, in 1926 in Campbelltown, NSW.⁵⁴⁹ Lillian was born in 1908 in Ryde, NSW⁵⁵⁰ and died on April 12, 1985 in Bargo, NSW at age 77.

   M    ii. Albert Raymond Chalker was born in 1906 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵⁵¹ and died in 1964 in Sutherland, NSW⁵⁵² at age 58.

Albert married Ivy May Heath, daughter of Charles W. J. Heath and Alice S. C. O'Neile, on September 27, 1930 in Picton, NSW.⁵⁵³ Ivy was born in 1898 in Inverell, NSW⁵⁵⁴ and died on July 21, 1987 in Bass Hill, NSW at age 89.

   F    iii. Elizabeth Ellen Chalker was born in 1908 in Bemboka, NSW.⁵⁵⁵

Elizabeth married Francis R. Curran, son of William Curran and Margaret E., in 1928 in Picton, NSW.⁵⁵⁶ Francis was born in 1903 in Paddington, NSW.⁵⁵⁷

   79 F    iv. Lillian May Chalker was born on December 8, 1911 and died in 1986 in Cessnock, NSW at age 75.

   F    v. Margaret Ann Chalker was born in 1916 in Nimmitabel, NSW and died on October 16, 1998 in North Epping, NSW at age 82.

Margaret married William Edward Vock, son of Christian Vock and Matilda Mooney, on September 21, 1935 in Picton, NSW.⁵⁵⁸ William was born in 1902 in Picton, NSW⁵⁵⁹ and died on July 17, 1998 in North Epping, NSW at age 96.

   F    vi. Daphne Irene Chalker was born in 1925.

Daphne married Leslie Noel Blattman, son of Martin Patrick Blattman and Elsie Hawkin, on July 14, 1945 in St. Thomas' Catholic Church Bargo, NSW.⁵⁶⁰ The marriage ended in divorce on January 21, 1966. Leslie was born on December 11, 1916 in Bathurst, NSW.

Marriage Notes: WITNESSES -C CHALKER, IVY T CHAPPELL
MINISTER -PHILLIP J REEVE

More about Leslie:

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX156490 (N130043), 2/3 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Australian Army from February 5, 1943 to December 11, 1945 in WW2.

38. Mary Alice Chalker (Elizabeth Sims², George Maurice¹) was born on November 1, 1882 in Rosedale near Adaminaby, NSW¹²⁵ and died in 1969 in Sydney, NSW¹²⁶ at age 87.

Mary married George Gottaas, son of Elias Gottaas and Sarah Barker, on December 28, 1898 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW.⁵⁶¹ George was born on July 27, 1873 in Biggam near Cooma, NSW and died on December 16, 1957 in Randwick, NSW⁵⁶² at age 84.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Ivy Muriel Gottaas was born on October 14, 1899 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵⁶³ and died on April 23, 1978 in Ashfield, NSW at age 78.

Ivy married Hubert G. Darby in 1919 in Newtown, NSW.⁵⁶⁴

   M    ii. Eric Francis Gottaas was born on December 4, 1900 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵⁶⁵ and died on July 17, 1980 at age 79.

Eric married Maud Mary McLaughlin in 1942 in Randwick, NSW.⁵⁶⁶

   M    iii. Reginald Gottaas was born on February 11, 1904 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵⁶⁷ and died on June 20, 1972 in Kingsford, NSW⁵⁶⁸ at age 68.

   M    iv. Herbert Vernon Gottaas was born on May 18, 1906 in Adaminaby, NSW and died in 1907 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵⁶⁹ at age 1.

   F    v. Rita Phyllis Gottaas was born on July 28, 1908 in Adaminaby, NSW and died on March 30, 1924 in Redfern, NSW⁵⁷⁰ at age 15.

   M    vi. Cyril Raymond Gottaas was born on August 29, 1910 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵⁷¹ and died on August 13, 1994 in Mona Vale, NSW at age 83.

Cyril married Anne Pengelly Ward on October 4, 1934 in St. Stephen's Church, Newtown, NSW.⁵⁴² Anne was born on October 23, 1913 in Willoughby, NSW and died on June 8, 1982 in Burwood, NSW at age 68.

39. Eliza Chalker (Elizabeth Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1886 in Cooma, NSW¹²⁷ and died on December 27, 1962 in Bimbaya near Candelo, NSW¹²⁸ at age 76.

Eliza married Oscar Frederick Gottaas, son of Elias Gottaas and Sarah Barker, on March 2, 1905 in Holy Trinity Church of England, Kameruka, NSW.⁵⁷² Oscar was born on March 10, 1884 in Coolalanka near Cooma, NSW⁵⁷³ and died on July 24, 1955 in Bimbaya near Candelo, NSW⁵⁷⁴ at age 71.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Raymond Keith Gottaas was born on July 21, 1905 in Candelo, NSW⁵⁷⁵ and died in 1972 in Bulli, NSW⁵⁷⁶ at age 67.

More about Raymond:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N472813, VDC PTD 15 BN, Australian Army from June 9, 1942 to September 25, 1945 in WW2.

Raymond married Florence Sadie Doyle, daughter of James Edward Doyle and Ann Marie Fitzpatrick, in 1928 in Bega, NSW.⁵⁷⁷ Florence was born on February 3, 1907 in Kameruka, NSW.⁵⁷⁸

   F    ii. Doris A. Gottaas was born in 1907 in Bega, NSW.⁵⁷⁹

Doris married Rex Adair Harris, son of George Edwin Harris and Ellen Triggell, in 1935 in Bega, NSW.⁵⁸⁰ Rex was born in 1901 in Bemboka, NSW⁵⁸¹ and died in 1950 in Bega, NSW⁵⁸² at age 49.

   M    iii. Ernest Hubert Gottaas was born in 1909 in Adaminaby, NSW⁵⁸³ and died on July 1, 2000 in Bemboka, NSW at age 91.

Ernest married Ruby Melba Davidson, daughter of John Davidson and Eliza Jane Wilson, in 1931 in Bega, NSW.⁵⁸⁴ Ruby was born in 1909 in Bemboka, NSW⁵⁸⁵ and died on November 26, 2001 in Bemboka, NSW at age 92.

   F    iv. Hilda May Gottaas was born in 1911 in Bemboka, NSW and died on September 23, 1974 in Moss Vale, NSW⁵⁸⁶ at age 63.

Hilda married John T. Jamieson, son of George Jamieson and Lydia Eliza Maria Godfrey, in 1932 in Bega, NSW.⁵⁸⁷ John was born in 1902 in Bemboka, NSW.⁵⁸⁸ Another name for John was Jack Moore.

Notes: John Jamieson was legally adopted by his Aunt and uncle after the death of his mother. His marriage cert was issued in both names.

   M    v. Oscar Esbert Gottaas was born on October 31, 1916 in Bega, NSW⁵⁸⁹ and died on August 21, 1990 at age 73.

Oscar married Anastasia Ellen Burke, daughter of John Thomas Burke and Ellen Agnes Buckley, on October 1, 1938 in Cooma, NSW.⁵⁹⁰ Anastasia was born on December 19, 1918 in "The Glen", Nimmitabel, NSW. Another name for Anastasia was Annie.

   M    vi. Ronald Gottas was born on January 14, 1923 in Bemboka, NSW and died on May 5, 1993 at age 70.

More about Ronald:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N268213, 36 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Australian Army from November 27, 1941 to January 22, 1946 in WW2.

Ronald married Veronica Mildred Geraghty, daughter of James Geraghty and Annie Elizabeth Clarke, on June 9, 1951 in Bemboka, NSW.⁵⁹¹ Veronica was born on December 7, 1919.

   M    vii. Colin Joseph Gottaas was born on August 5, 1925 in Bemboka, NSW.

More about Colin:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N472812, VDC PTD 15 BN, Australian Army from October 11, 1943 to September 25, 1945 in WW2.

Colin married Norma Dunning, daughter of Dessifer Bertram Dunning and Florance Anne Gorman, in 1949 in Bega, NSW.⁵⁹²

40. Elizabeth Ellen Chalker (Elizabeth Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1889 in Adaminaby, NSW¹²⁹ and died in 1964 in Newtown, NSW¹³⁰ at age 75.

Elizabeth married Robert Alexander Sloan, son of Alexander Sloan and Elizabeth Agnes Thompson, in 1912 in Bega, NSW.⁵⁹³ Robert was born in 1884 in Cooma, NSW⁵⁹⁴ and died in 1931 in Auburn, NSW⁵⁹⁵ at age 47.

The child from this marriage was:

   M    i. Alexander Sloan died in 1938 in Bombala, NSW.⁵⁹⁶

41. Annie Blenda Chalker (Elizabeth Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1891 in Adaminaby, NSW¹³¹ and died in 1975 in NSW¹³² at age 84. Another name for Annie was Blennie.

Annie married Frederick Arthur Moon, son of Frank Moon and Maria Phillips, in 1909 in Bega, NSW.⁵⁹⁷ Frederick was born in 1888 in Moruya, NSW³⁶⁷ and died in 1954 in Cooma, NSW¹³² at age 66.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Albert A. Moon was born in 1910 in Bega, NSW⁵⁹⁸ and died in 1910 in Bemboka, NSW.⁵⁹⁹

   F    ii. Ivy C. Moon was born in 1911 in Bega, NSW.⁶⁰⁰

Ivy married Robert J. Jamieson, son of George Jamieson and Mary Jane Halpin, in 1930 in Bega, NSW.⁶⁰¹ Robert was born in 1906 in Bemboka, NSW.⁶⁰²

   F    iii. Doris May Moon died in 1944 in Bega, NSW.⁶⁰³

Doris married Arthur Hamilton Higgins, son of Arthur Hubert Higgins and Ida Daisy Henderson, in 1937 in Bega, NSW.⁶⁰⁴ Arthur was born in 1910 in Bega, NSW⁶⁰⁵ and died in 1946 in Bega, NSW⁶⁰⁶ at age 36.

   M    iv. Wallace Edward Moon died in 1965 in Bega, NSW.⁶⁰⁷

   M    v. Lawrence Francis Moon died in 1961 in Bega, NSW.⁶⁰⁸

Lawrence married Nola Mitchell in 1946 in Bega, NSW.⁶⁰⁹

   M    vi. Albert Joseph Moon died in 1975 in NSW.⁶¹⁰

42. Mary Ann Eurell (Rosanna Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1875 in Cooma, NSW¹³⁶ and died in 1960 in Leeton, NSW¹³⁷ at age 85.

Mary married Tasso Ottley, son of William Ottley and Sarah Susan Greenaway, in 1905 in Tumut, NSW.⁶¹¹ Tasso was born in 1868 in Tumut, NSW⁶¹² and died in 1951 in Leeton, NSW⁶¹³ at age 83.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. William Thomas Ottley was born in 1906 in Kiandra, NSW⁶¹⁴ and died in 1979 in NSW⁶¹⁵ at age 73.

   F    ii. Alice Mary Ottley was born in 1907 in Kiandra, NSW.⁶¹⁶

Alice married Phillip George Reberger in 1958 in Petersham, NSW.⁶¹⁷

   M    iii. John James G. Ottley was born in 1909 in Kiandra, NSW.⁶¹⁸

John married Grace Alice Wilkinson in 1937 in Rockdale, NSW.⁶¹⁹

   M    iv. Harold Joseph Ottley was born on July 20, 1915 in Grenfell, NSW and died in 1973 in Leeton, NSW⁶²⁰ at age 58.

More about Harold:

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX44197, 102 GENERAL TRANSPORT COMPANY AUSTRALIAN ARMY SERVICES CORPS, Australian Army from September 3, 1941 to December 16, 1942 in WW2.

Harold married Lillian Mary Crockett in 1937 in Leeton, NSW.⁶²¹

43. Patrick Eurell (Rosanna Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1880 in Cooma, NSW¹³⁸ and died in 1958 in Leeton, NSW¹³⁹ at age 78.

Patrick married Sarah Daisy Joyce, daughter of Robert Joyce and Sarah Jane Blomley, in 1903 in Tumut, NSW.⁶²² Daisy was born in 1884 in Adelong, NSW⁶²³ and died in 1968 in Leeton, NSW⁶²⁴ at age 84. She was usually called Daisy.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Sepha M. R. Eurell was born in 1903 in Adaminaby, NSW.⁶²⁵

Sepha married Francis W. Ryan in 1928 in Kogarah, NSW.

   M    ii. John Robert Eurell was born in 1905 in Tumut, NSW⁶²⁶ and died in 1971 in Leeton, NSW⁶²⁷ at age 66.

John married Mary A. Auchterlonie in 1929 in Wollongong, NSW.⁶²⁸

   M    iii. Allan Patrick Eurell was born on April 27, 1907 in Tumut, NSW.⁶²⁹ (Twin)

Allan married Doris Dempsey in 1955 in Leeton, NSW.⁶³⁰

   M    iv. Colin Thomas Eurell was born on April 27, 1907 in Tumut, NSW.⁶³¹ (Twin)

More about Colin:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N444597, 2 AIR MAINTENANCE COMPANY AASC, Australian Army from January 19, 1942 to January 4, 1946 in WW2.

Colin married Mary Pauline Peacock in 1939 in Leeton, NSW.⁶³²

   M    v. Robert Lyle Eurell died in 1975 in NSW.⁶³³

   M    vi. Thomas Eurell was born on March 4, 1916 in Leeton, NSW.

More about Thomas:

• He served in the military as a Private, number QX16942, 2/31 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Australian Army from April 23, 1941 to February 5, 1946 in WW2.

44. Jane Eurell (Rosanna Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1885 in Albury, NSW and died in 1949 in Leeton, NSW¹⁴⁰ at age 64.

Jane married James Edward Smith, son of Thomas William Smith and Mary Roy, in 1904 in Tumut, NSW.⁶³⁴ James was born in 1879 in Tumut, NSW⁶³⁵ and died in 1956 in Leeton, NSW⁶³⁶ at age 77.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Thelma D. R. Smith was born in 1905 in Tumut, NSW.⁶³⁷

Thelma married Peter Colin Duff, son of Colin E.B. Duff and Alice M. Thursby, in 1927 in Narrandera, NSW.⁶³⁸ Peter was born on August 8, 1906 in Quirindi, NSW.⁶³⁹

More about Peter:

• He served in the military as a Private, number Q229033, 19 BN V D C ROMA, Australian Army from July 5, 1942 to October 21, 1945 in WW2.

   M    ii. Reginald Thomas Smith was born on March 27, 1907 in Tumut, NSW.⁶⁴⁰

More about Reginald:

• He served in the military as a Lance Corporal, number N34666, 55/53 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Australian Army from October 14, 1940 to March 20, 1946 in WW2.

   M    iii. George J. Smith was born in 1909 in Tumut, NSW⁶⁴¹ and died in 1925 in Leeton, NSW⁶⁴² at age 16.

45. Winifred Mary Sims (Joseph², George Maurice¹) was born on November 21, 1890 in Cowra Creek near Cooma, NSW,¹⁶⁴ died on April 19, 1961 in Ashfield, NSW¹⁶⁵ at age 70, and was buried on April 21, 1961 in Botany Crematorium, NSW. The cause of her death was Chronic Nephritis.

More about Winifred:

• Occupation: Waitress, Hospital Cook.

Winifred had a relationship with Arthur Henry Markham. This couple did not marry.

Their children were:

   M    i. Leslie Nowland Joseph Markham was born in 1912 and died in 1987 at age 75.

   F    ii. Thelma Grace Sims was born in 1913 and died in 1948 in Manly, NSW⁶⁴³ at age 35.

   M    iii. Harold Markham was born in 1915 and died in 1916 in Woollahra, NSW⁶⁴⁴ at age 1.

Winifred married Henry James Sutherland on August 11, 1916 in Registrar General, Chancery Square, Sydney, NSW.⁶⁴⁵

Winifred next married Eric William Mawson in 1932 in Brisbane, QLD.

46. Elizabeth Sims (Henry John², George Maurice¹) was born in 1878 in Adaminaby, NSW¹⁶⁹ and died on July 19, 1970 in Ashfield, NSW¹⁷⁰ at age 92.

Elizabeth married William Firman, son of William Firman and Mary Galvin, on June 19, 1902 in St. Matthew's Church of England, Albury, NSW.⁶⁴⁶ William was born on June 3, 1867 in Yarraville, VIC and died on July 10, 1937 in Leichhardt, NSW⁶⁴⁷ at age 70.

Marriage Notes: Winesses: Harriet and Alice Sims

More about William:

• Occupation: Hairdresser.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Ivy Mary Firman was born in 1904 in Bendigo, VIC.

Ivy married Reuben Daniel Sheather, son of Reuben Sheather and Elizabeth Rosina Sullivan, in 1925 in Albury, NSW.⁶⁴⁸ Reuben was born in 1889 in Albury, NSW⁶⁴⁹ and died in 1971 in Ryde, NSW⁶⁵⁰ at age 82.

   F    ii. Ellen May Firman was born in 1905 in Forbes, NSW⁶⁵¹ and died on August 21, 1939 in Enmore, NSW⁶⁵² at age 34.

   80 M    iii. William Henry Firman was born on November 4, 1907 in Kew, VIC,⁶⁵³ died on March 29, 1978 in Winchelsea, VIC⁶⁵⁴ at age 70, and was buried on April 1, 1978 in Ballarat Crematorium, VIC.

   81 M    iv. Cecil Thomas Firman was born on October 31, 1909 in Prahran, VIC⁶⁵⁵ and died after July 21, 1970.

   M    v. John Edward James Firman was born on August 11, 1912 in Wahgunyah, VIC⁶⁵⁶ and died in 1968 in Camperdown, NSW⁶⁵⁷ at age 56.

John married Maisie Brown in 1933 in Annandale, NSW.⁶⁵⁸

   M    vi. Harold George Firman was born on May 24, 1914 in Wahgunyah near Rutherglen, VIC⁶⁵⁹ and died on April 1, 1993 in Toogoolawah, NSW at age 78.

Harold married Irene Anita Reitson, daughter of Martin Ludwig Reitson and Jane Todd, in 1941 in Newtown, NSW.⁶⁶⁰ Irene was born in 1919 in West Ham, Sussex, England and died on May 23, 2009 in NSW at age 90.

   F    vii. Elizabeth Firman was born on July 4, 1917 in Richmond, VIC⁶⁶¹ and died after July 21, 1970.

   F    viii. Dorothy Firman was born on July 22, 1919 in Richmond, VIC⁶⁶² and died after July 21, 1970.

Dorothy married Wilfred Hancock Taylor in 1939 in Newtown, NSW.⁶⁶³ Wilfred was born in Newtown, NSW.

47. Harriett Sims (Henry John², George Maurice¹) was born in 1880 in Cooma, NSW¹⁷¹ and died in 1973 in Footscray, VIC at age 93.

Harriett married John Watt in 1910 in Kyneton, VIC.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Leslie Sims Watt was born in 1909 and died in 1975 in Footscray, VIC at age 66.

   F    ii. Ruby Lilian Watt was born in 1911 in Footscray, VIC.

   M    iii. Edgehill Walter Watt was born on July 14, 1919 in Footscray, VIC.

More about Edgehill:

• He served in the military as a Soldier, number V55907, Australian Army August 7, 1940- in WW2.

Edgehill married Edna May Harmon in 1941 in Victoria.

   F    iv. Eva Harriet Watt was born in 1914 in Footscray, VIC and died in 1978 in Footscray, VIC at age 64.

Eva married Thomas Charles Thomas in 1932 in Victoria.

   F    v. Vera May Watt was born in 1917 in Footscray, VIC.

Vera married Percival Bruce Bray, son of Albert Edward Bray and Emily, in 1938 in Victoria. Percival died in 1985 in Melbourne, VIC.

48. Sarah Jane Sims (Henry John², George Maurice¹) was born in 1882 in Cooma, NSW¹⁷² and died on April 24, 1974 in Orange, NSW at age 92.

Sarah married Thomas Brown, son of James Brown and Margaret, on July 31, 1901 in Reno near Gundagai, NSW.⁶⁶⁴ Thomas was born on January 17, 1879 in Gundagai, NSW,⁶⁶⁵ died on April 15, 1937 in Wellington, NSW⁶⁶⁶ at age 58, and was buried in Stuart Town, NSW.

Marriage Notes: Jane's surname is spelt Simms on the marriage records on the BDM register

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Eileen Margaret Brown was born on March 25, 1903 in Henty, NSW⁶⁶⁷ and died on November 5, 1990 at age 87.

Eileen married William Henry Foxall, son of Powell Chevral William Foxall and Elizabeth Louise Cohen, on June 8, 1922 in Methodist Church, Auburn, NSW.⁶⁶⁸ William was born in 1894 in Wellington, NSW⁶⁶⁹ and died in 1974 in NSW⁶⁷⁰ at age 80. Another name for William was Bill.

Marriage Notes: Eileen and Bill eloped and were married in Auburn in Sydney

   F    ii. Elsie May Brown was born in 1905 in Forbes, NSW⁶⁷¹ and died on May 12, 1965 in Mudgee, NSW⁶⁷² at age 60. Another name for Elsie was Bess.

Elsie married William Thomas Sloane, son of John Sloane and Susan Lee, in 1924 in Wellington, NSW.⁶⁷³ William was born on July 21, 1897 in NSW⁶⁷⁴ and died on April 15, 1985 in Sydney, NSW at age 87.

   F    iii. Eva L. Brown was born in 1907 in Forbes, NSW⁶⁷⁵ and died in 1907 in Forbes, NSW.⁶⁷⁶

   M    iv. Henry James Brown was born on May 9, 1909 in Condobolin, NSW and died on September 23, 1980 in Stuart Town, NSW at age 71. Another name for Henry was Bill.

More about Henry:

• He served in the military Enlisted in Army on 1/1/1943 at Stuart Town NSW. NOK Doris Brown. Discharged 3/2/1945. Private 34 Emplyt. Coy.

Henry married Doris McManus in 1932 in Wellington, NSW.⁶⁷⁷ Doris was born in April 1916 and died in February 1983 in Stuart Town, NSW at age 66. Another name for Doris was Dorothy.

   M    v. John Thomas Brown was born in 1912 in Orange, NSW and died in 1984 at age 72. Another name for John was Jack.

John married Freda May Milwain in 1940 in Camden, NSW.⁶⁷⁸

   F    vi. Thelma S. Brown was born in 1914 in Wellington, NSW. Another name for Thelma was Sadie.

Thelma married Harold Edwards in 1934 in Wellington, NSW.⁶⁷⁹ Harold died in 1967 in Orange, NSW.

   M    vii. Robert Brown was born in 1916 in Wellington, NSW and died in 1916 in Wellington, NSW.⁶⁸⁰

   M    viii. Sydney Walter Brown was born on October 1, 1918 in Stuart Town, NSW and died on July 15, 1945 in Sandakan POW Camp, North Borneo at age 26.

Notes: Sydney never married

More about Sydney:

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX24736, 2/18 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Australian Army from June 1, 1940 to July 15, 1945 in WW2.

   M    ix. Leo Darcy Brown was born on July 12, 1921 in Wellington, NSW and died on April 15, 2002 at age 80.

More about Leo:

• He served in the military as a Corporal, number NX141482 (N352587), 33 Infantry Brigade, Australian Army from December 10, 1942 to December 12, 1945 in WW2.

Leo married Coral Jean Pulbrook in 1941 in Wellington, NSW.⁶⁸¹

49. Edith Dorothy Owers (Phoebe Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1906 in Cooma, NSW.¹⁸⁹

Edith married Reginald Alfred Newcombe, son of James Henry Newcombe and Angeline Glass, on October 27, 1928 in Glebe, NSW.⁶⁸² Reginald was born on August 29, 1902 in Cowra, NSW⁶⁸³ and died on September 5, 1949 in Canberra, ACT at age 47.

More about Reginald:

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX4606, AUSTRALIAN HEADQUARTERS GUARD BATTALION, Australian Army from October 24, 1939 to October 15, 1941 in WW2.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Reginald Arthur Newcombe was born in 1929.

Reginald married Kath Devlin.

   M    ii. Harold Snowden Newcombe was born in 1931 and died on February 1, 2005 in Dalmeny, NSW at age 74.

Harold married Marg Solway on December 20, 1952. The marriage ended in divorce.

50. Edward Harold Owers (Phoebe Sims², George Maurice¹) was born on August 5, 1909 in Nimmitabel, NSW.¹⁹¹

More about Edward:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N268869, 5 AUSTRALIAN WORKS COMPANY, Australian Army from February 5, 1942 to June 13, 1945 in WW2.

Edward married Ann Amelia Elizabeth Thornton, daughter of James Henry Thornton and Mary Ellen Buckley, on April 12, 1937 in Cooma, NSW.⁶⁸⁴ Ann was born on September 9, 1910 in Bombala, NSW,⁶⁸⁵ died on January 26, 1962 in Cooma, NSW⁶⁸⁶ at age 51, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Grave 166.

The child from this marriage was:

   M    i. Charles Oswald Owers was born in 1942, died on March 27, 1990 in Nimmitabel, NSW at age 48, and was buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW Church of England section.

51. Morris Henry Dyball (Maude Ethel Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1903 in Cooma, NSW¹⁹⁸ and died on June 30, 1986 in Adelaide, SA at age 83.

Morris married Daphne Thurbon, daughter of Walter Russell Thurbon and Margaret May Heaslip, on November 11, 1931 in St. Paul's Church of England, Cooma, NSW.⁶⁸⁷ Daphne was born on October 19, 1909 in Whinstone Valley near Numeralla, NSW⁶⁸⁸ and died on March 9, 1994 in Bowral, NSW at age 84.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Russell Lee Dyball died on April 25, 1954 in Bowral, NSW.

   F    ii. Daphne Ethel Dyball was born in 1933 and died on January 2, 1996 in Moorebank, NSW at age 63.

Daphne married Francis Xavier Mangion in 1955 in Paddington, NSW.⁶⁸⁹

Daphne next married Anthony Dempster.

   82 M    iii. Morris Clive Dyball was born in 1934 and died on September 9, 1996 at age 62.

   83 M    iv. Walter Robert Henry Dyball

52. Cecil Walter Tozer (Elizabeth May Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1907 in Nimmitabel, NSW,²⁰⁸ died in 1942 in Newtown, NSW²⁰⁹ at age 35, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 1243.

Cecil married Doreen Agnes Snowden, daughter of John Snowden and Crispena Maud Butler, in 1934 in Cooma, NSW.⁶⁹⁰ Doreen was born on April 6, 1914 in Cooma, NSW, died on August 27, 2005 in Cooma, NSW at age 91, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Ray Tozer

   F    ii. Judy Tozer

   M    iii. Cec Tozer

53. Ethel Amelia Susan Tozer (Elizabeth May Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1909 in Nimmitabel, NSW.²¹⁰

Ethel married Charles Herbert Bell, son of Paul Thomas Bell and Ellen Hart, in 1933 in Cooma, NSW.⁶⁹¹ Charles was born on October 18, 1898 in Cooma, NSW⁶⁹² and died in 1974 in NSW⁶⁹³ at age 76. Another name for Charles was Charlie.

Notes: Surname spelt Dell on the birth index.

More about Charles:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N380332, 15 BATTALION VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PART TIME DUTY, Australian Army from May 28, 1942 to September 25, 1945 in WW2.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Marie Bell .

Marie married Allan Stokes.

   M    ii. Allan Bell .

54. Irene Tozer (Elizabeth May Sims², George Maurice¹).

Irene married Amos Rankin, son of Allan Rankin and Alice Oslington,. Amos was born in 1897 in Nimmitabel, NSW.⁶⁹⁴

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Helen May Rankin was born on February 10, 1940 and died on December 12, 1990 in Canberra, ACT at age 50.

Helen married Ivan Devic.

   M    ii. Barry Rankin

Barry married Ruth Chudleigh.

55. Wilfred Thomas Tozer (Elizabeth May Sims², George Maurice¹) was born on April 27, 1923 in Cooma, NSW and died on December 7, 2005 in Punchbowl, NSW at age 82. Another name for Wilfred was Tom.

Notes: He was raised by an elder sister from what I could gather and enlisted in the army at a young age. Serving on the Kokoda Trail

More about Wilfred:

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX137996 (N268106), 2/8 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Australian Army from June 16, 1942 to February 23, 1946 in WW2.

Wilfred married Clarice Alberta Morgan in 1942 in Cooma, NSW.⁶⁹⁵

The child from this marriage was:

   84 F    i. Brenda Tozer

Wilfred next married Beryl Joy King in 1955 in Campsie, NSW.⁶⁹⁶

56. Louisa Maude Sims (George³, John², George Maurice¹) was born in 1890 in Nimmitabel, NSW²²⁸ and died in 1958 in Chatswood, NSW²²⁹ at age 68.

Louisa married George Herbert Sherwin, son of John Sherwin and Margaret Elizabeth Rixon, in 1911 in Eden, NSW.⁶⁹⁷ George was born in 1881 in Eden, NSW⁶⁹⁸ and died on April 21, 1951 in Bega, NSW⁶⁹⁹ at age 70.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Jack Sherwin was born on August 8, 1911 in Eden, NSW⁷⁰⁰ and died on May 9, 1981⁷⁰¹ at age 69.

More about Jack:

• He served in the military as a Gunner, number NX78541, 2/1 Field Regiment, Australian Army from December 15, 1941 to January 4, 1946 in WW2.

Jack married Dulcie Isobel Bishop in 1938 in Redfern, NSW.⁷⁰² Dulcie was born in 1913 and died on May 5, 2002 in Gosford, NSW at age 89.

   M    ii. Arthur Sherwin was born on January 22, 1919 in Bega, NSW, died on September 22, 1943 in Kokoda Track New Guinea at age 24, and was buried in Bomana War Cemetery, New Guinea. The cause of his death was Died of wounds.

More about Arthur:

• He served in the military as a Sapper, number NX100237 (N91957), 6 DOCKS OPERATING COMPANY, Australian Army from July 27, 1942 to September 22, 1943 in WW2.

   M    iii. Clement Sherwin was born on July 24, 1923 in Bermagui South, NSW.

More about Clement:

• He served in the military as a Gunner, number NX103211 (N211698), 14 Field Regiment, Australian Army from August 17, 1942 to June 6, 1946 in WW2.

Clement married Valma Lorraine Riches in 1954 in Bega, NSW.⁷⁰³

   M    iv. Wallace Sherwin was born on September 7, 1925 in Bermagui South, NSW and died in 1975 in NSW⁷⁰⁴ at age 50.

More about Wallace:

• He served in the military as a Leading Aircraftman, number 137364, 5 OPERATIONAL TRAINING UNIT, Royal Australian Air Force from September 24, 1943 to May 31, 1945 in WW2.

57. Anne Sims (James Luke³, John², George Maurice¹) was born in 1892 in Nimmitabel, NSW²⁴² and died in 1972 in Parramatta, NSW²⁴³ at age 80.

Anne married Francis H. Mullane, son of Patrick Mullane and Sarah Fahey, in 1912 in Bombala, NSW.⁷⁰⁵ Francis was born in 1887 in Cooma, NSW⁷⁰⁶ and died in 1920 in Cooma, NSW⁷⁰⁷ at age 33. Another name for Francis was Frank.

More about Francis:

• Occupation: A Newspaper proprietor - Nimmitabel News and Delegate Argus.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Doreen Frances Mullane was born in 1913 in Bombala, NSW.

Doreen married Charles John Kingston in 1940 in Quirindi, NSW.⁷⁰⁸

   F    ii. Mary Aileen Mullane was born in 1915 in Bombala, NSW.

Mary married John Auld in 1940 in Quirindi, NSW.⁷⁰⁹

   M    iii. James Patrick Mullane was born on November 20, 1916 in Delegate, NSW and died on February 2, 2007 in Auburn, NSW at age 90.

More about James:

• He served in the military as a Sergeant, number NX117586 (N28171), 129 AUSTRALIAN BRIGADE WORKSHOP, Australian Army from July 19, 1942 to January 22, 1946 in WW2.

James married Mary Elizabeth Seymour, daughter of William Christopher Seymour and Elizabeth Mary Hourigan, in 1942 in Auburn, NSW.⁷¹⁰ Mary was born in 1916 and died on August 23, 1979 in Auburn, NSW⁷¹¹ at age 63.

   M    iv. John Joseph Mullane was born on September 11, 1918 in Cooma, NSW.

More about John:

• He served in the military as a Flight Sergeant, number 2687, 2 AIRCRAFT DEPOT, Royal Australian Air Force from February 3, 1937 to July 22, 1946 in WW2.

John married Louisa Nagle in 1940 in Parramatta, NSW.⁷¹²

58. James Morgan Sims (James Luke³, John², George Maurice¹) was born on April 17, 1894 in Nimmitabel, NSW,²⁴⁴ died on April 6, 1978 in Manly, NSW at age 83, and was buried in 1978 in Northern Suburbs Cemetery, North Ryde, NSW. The cause of his death was Cancer. Another name for James was Papa.

Notes: James Morgan Sims and his siblings grew up in the town of Nimmitabel and attended the local Parish school of St. Andrew's, where Lucy and George in particular seemed to excel in the prize giving ceremonies. George was around 10 years younger than his only brother James who would have been by this time off playing football. The athletic Thornton boys enjoyed a brief time of fun before their lives became a nightmare, before these brave boys were enlisted to fight in 1st world war.

More about James:

• Religion: Catholic.

• Occupation: Postal Clerk and Lithgow Publican.

• He served in the military as a Sapper, number 3974, 2nd Divisional Signal Company, 1st AIF from September 30, 1915 to May 20, 1919 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 20 January 1916

James married Ida Marie Reichers, daughter of Wilhelm Heinrich Reichers and Ida Marie Whiteford, on January 14, 1920 in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Randwick, NSW.⁷¹³ Marriage status: married. Ida was born on June 14, 1896 in Broken Hill, NSW,⁷¹⁴ died on December 25, 1985 in Sydney, NSW at age 89, and was buried in 1985 in Northern Suburbs Cemetery, North Ryde, NSW. Another name for Ida was Marna.

Notes: Ida Marie Riechers married James Morgan Sims at the church of "Our Lady of the Sacred Heart" Randwick on 14 June, 1920
They were named as James Morgan Sims - Postal Clerk of Portland NSW Bachelor age 26
Ida Marie Riechers - Domestic of Broken Hill NSW - Spinster age 23
The minister was JN Gilbert and the witnesses were; CW Cox and Ida's Aunt, Beatrice Alice Inch.

Parents of the groom were listed as;
James Sims - Hotelkeeper and Johanna Mary Thornton William Henry Riechers - HotelKeeper and Ida Marie Whiteford

BIRTH: Born on 14 June, 1896
Argent Street, Broken Hill
Ida
Female
Father Wilhelm Riechers
Hotelkeeper
29 Years
Hanover Germany
Married 22nd July 1894
Mother Ida Whiteford
23 years
Bathurst. NSW
Witnesses;
Dr. Bartley
Mrs Dickens
Mrs. C.H Inch (Grandmother- Mary Jane Inch(Whiteford)
Application 41/23270
Number in Register 20226 157

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Nancy Sims was born in 1923 in Broken Hill, NSW.

More about Nancy:

• She signed a marriage contract in 1946 in Sydney, NSW.

Nancy married Roderick Foster Martin, son of Foster Stanley Ditmus Martin and Florence May Denning, in 1945 in St. Marks, Darling Point.⁷¹⁵ Marriage status: married. Roderick was born in 1921 in Melbourne, VIC.

More about Roderick:

• He signed a marriage contract in 1946 in Sydney, NSW.

   F    ii. Joan Sims .

Notes: Ethel never married. She was a disabled pensioner

Joan married Peter Denham.

59. Mary Elizabeth Sims (James Luke³, John², George Maurice¹) was born in 1898 in Nimmitabel, NSW²⁴⁷ and died in 1972 in Parramatta, NSW²⁴⁸ at age 74. Another name for Mary was Molly.

Mary married Llewellyn Douglas Osborne Stewart, son of Archibald Cameron Stewart and Grace Moreing, in 1916 in Chatswood, NSW.⁷¹⁶ Llewellyn was born in 1886 in Bombala, NSW⁷¹⁷ and died in 1962 in Parramatta, NSW⁷¹⁸ at age 76. Another name for Llewellyn was Lou.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Desmond James Stewart was born in 1917 in Cathcart, NSW and died on May 8, 1988 in Ulladulla, NSW at age 71.

Desmond married Betty Bernice Ferris in 1942 in Parramatta, NSW.⁷¹⁹

   F    ii. Ruth Estelle Stewart .

Ruth married Norman Albert White, son of James White and Unknown, in 1944 in Parramatta, NSW.⁷²⁰ Norman was born on January 5, 1921 in Bombala, NSW.

More about Norman:

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX144014 (N267335), 62 AUST BIPOD, Australian Army from January 6, 1943 to February 1, 1946 in WW2. NOK: White, J

   M    iii. Douglas George Stewart was born on March 17, 1920 in Bombala, NSW and died on December 7, 1997 in NSW at age 77.

More about Douglas:

• He served in the military as a Warrant Officer Class 2, number NX132221 (N267416), Australian Army from July 28, 1942 to June 21, 1946 in WW2.

Douglas married Thelma Kathleen Weir in 1958 in Queanbeyan, NSW.⁷²¹

   F    iv. Sheila Rae Stewart .

Sheila married Harold William Lewis in 1952 in Parramatta, NSW.⁷²²

60. Clarence Henry Phillips (John Phillips³, Phoebe Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in April 1890 in Jerangle, NSW,²⁵⁷ died on July 4, 1919 in Jerangle, NSW²⁵⁸ at age 29, and was buried in Jerangle Cemetery, NSW Grave 44. The cause of his death was Influenza.

More about Clarence:

• Religion: Catholic.

• Occupation: Grazier.

• He served in the military as a Private, number 2714, 55th Battalion, 1st AIF from May 22, 1916 to April 8, 1918 in WW1. Unit embarked from Sydney, NSW, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916

Clarence married Georgina M. Tozer, daughter of George Tozer and Mary Ann Tritton, in 1910 in Cooma, NSW.⁷²³ Georgina was born in 1887 in Cooma, NSW⁷²⁴ and died in 1915 in Ryde, NSW⁷²⁵ at age 28.

The child from this marriage was:

   M    i. John Brendan Phillips was born on June 16, 1911 in Sydney, NSW and died on July 8, 1983 in Goulburn, NSW at age 72.

Notes: John was raised by his paternal Grandparents after the death of his parents.

More about John:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N438090, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PART TIME DUTY, Australian Army from February 6, 1942 to November 9, 1943 in WW2.

John married Doris Darmody, daughter of John Darmody and Annora Harman, in 1934 in Cooma, NSW.⁷²⁶ Doris was born in 1910 in Cooma, NSW.⁷²⁷

61. Elsie Margaret Phillips (John Phillips³, Phoebe Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1892 in Cooma, NSW²⁵⁹ and died on October 7, 1976 in Canberra, ACT at age 84.

Elsie married George Thomas Tozer, son of George Tozer and Mary Ann Tritton, in 1912 in Cooma, NSW.⁷²⁸ George was born in 1884 in Cooma, NSW⁷²⁹ and died on June 5, 1972 in Canberra, ACT at age 88.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Francis William Tozer was born on February 9, 1914 in Cooma, NSW, died on April 27, 2002 in Canberra, ACT at age 88, and was buried in Woden Cemetery, ACT.

Francis married Mary Elizabeth Dinnen in 1937 in Cooma, NSW.⁷³⁰ Mary was born on December 30, 1913, died on December 6, 2001 in Canberra, ACT at age 87, and was buried in Woden Cemetery, ACT.

   M    ii. David John Tozer was born on February 5, 1916 in Cooma, NSW and died on August 1, 1998 in Goulburn, NSW at age 82. Another name for David was Carl.

More about David:

• He served in the military as a Corporal, number N438088, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PART TIME DUTY, Australian Army from September 23, 1941 to September 29, 1943 in WW2.

David married Jean Frances Flynn, daughter of Daniel John J. Flynn and Lillian Veronica Ware, on December 29, 1941 in Jerangle, NSW.⁷³¹ Jean was born in 1920 and died on August 1, 2009 in Wagga Wagga, NSW at age 89.

   M    iii. Arthur Joseph Tozer was born on May 26, 1918 in Jerangle, NSW, died on March 18, 1991 in Narooma, NSW at age 72, and was buried on March 22, 1991 in Gungahlin Cemetery, ACT.

More about Arthur:

• He served in the military as a Sergeant, number NX126357 (N378759), B AUST CORPS SIGS, Australian Army from September 1, 1942 to March 21, 1946 in WW2.

Arthur married Elaine Elizabeth Nichols, daughter of Edward James Nichols and Elizabeth Thelma Matthews, in 1939 in Cooma, NSW.⁷³² Elaine was born on May 17, 1918 in Cooma, NSW, died on October 7, 2006 in Ginninderra Gardens, ACT at age 88, and was buried on October 11, 2006 in Gungahlin Cemetery, ACT.

   F    iv. Marcella Mary Tozer was born on October 28, 1920, died on December 3, 1970 in Canberra, ACT at age 50, and was buried in Woden Cemetery, ACT.

Marcella married Bruce Maxwell Talbot. Bruce was born on July 16, 1925 in Leeton, NSW and was buried in Gungahlin Cemetery, ACT.

More about Bruce:

• He served in the military as a Leading Aircraftman, number 136096, 6 TRANSPORT & MOVEMENTS OFFICE, Royal Australian Air Force from July 30, 1943 to May 21, 1946 in WW2.

   F    v. Bernice Ellen Tozer

62. Clara E. Phillips (John Phillips³, Phoebe Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1900 in Cooma, NSW.

Clara married Austin Lyons, son of Andrew Lyons and Johanna Catherine Leahy, in 1918 in Cooma, NSW.⁷³³ Austin was born in 1895 in Cooma, NSW⁷³⁴ and died in 1969 in Queanbeyan, NSW⁷³⁵ at age 74.

The child from this marriage was:

   M    i. Clarence John Andrew Lyons was born on August 22, 1920 in Jerangle, NSW.

More about Clarence:

• He served in the military as a Private, number NNX196504 (N242676), 64 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Australian Army from July 21, 1941 to June 4, 1946 in WW2. Nok:Lyons, Austin
Place of enlistment:Captains Flat

63. Estelle May Beattie (Maria Ann Sims³, George Richard², George Maurice¹) was born in 1897 in Kiandra, NSW.³¹⁸

Estelle married Silvester George Rodd, son of James Rodd and Elizabeth Anne Hilton, in 1918 in Adelong, NSW.⁷³⁶ Silvester was born in 1898 in Wagga Wagga, NSW.⁷³⁷

The child from this marriage was:

   M    i. Silvester Kenneth Rodd died in 1976 in NSW.⁷³⁸

64. Ruby May Casey (Mary Jane Sims³, George Richard², George Maurice¹) was born on December 17, 1913 and died in 1965 in Goulburn, NSW³⁵⁵ at age 52.

Ruby married William James Burgess on January 27, 1934 in Cooma, NSW.⁷³⁹

The child from this marriage was:

   M    i. William James Burgess was born on May 9, 1949 in Adaminaby, NSW, died on May 10, 1949 in Adaminaby, NSW,⁷⁴⁰ and was buried in Adaminaby Cemetery, NSW Grave 58.

65. Henry Charles Casey (Mary Jane Sims³, George Richard², George Maurice¹) was born on April 11, 1920 in Adaminaby, NSW and died on July 4, 1958 in Petersham, NSW³⁵⁸ at age 38.

More about Henry:

• He served in the military as a Driver, number N267547, 3 Australian Infantry Battalion, Australian Army from July 4, 1941 to February 6, 1946 in WW2. NOK: Casey, Mary

Henry married Valerie Thelma Marie Pountney on January 13, 1945 in Redfern, NSW.⁷⁴¹

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Judy Ann Casey

Judy married Phillip Quintin Fowler.

   F    ii. Robyn Diane Casey

Robyn married John Goodwin.

   M    iii. Daniel Francis Casey

Daniel married Vicki Bool.

   F    iv. Catherine Mary Casey

Catherine married Peter Saunders.

   F    v. Patricia Margaret Casey

Patricia married John McKinley.

   M    vi. Peter James Casey

Peter married Wendy Harvey.

   F    vii. Toni Maree Casey

Toni married Wayne Adams.

   M    viii. Stephen Michael Casey

Stephen married Pisey Hem.

66. George William Moon (Maria Phillips³, Mary Ann Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1887 in Bega, NSW³⁶⁵ and died in 1959 in Bega, NSW³⁶⁶ at age 72.

George married Florence Edith Mitchell, daughter of James Mitchell and Janet Clark, in 1910 in Bega, NSW.⁷⁴² Florence was born in 1888 in Bega, NSW⁷⁴³ and died in 1957 in Bega, NSW⁷⁴⁴ at age 69.

The child from this marriage was:

   M    i. Albert William James Moon was born on May 6, 1911 in Kameruka, NSW⁷⁴⁵ and died on January 6, 1985 in Bega, NSW at age 73. Another name for Albert was Bill.

Albert married Harriet Smith, daughter of Charles Ernest Smith and Esther Christina Stewart, on June 8, 1936 in Bemboka, NSW.⁷⁴⁶ Harriet was born on July 12, 1916 in Nimmitabel, NSW.

67. Frederick Arthur Moon (Maria Phillips³, Mary Ann Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1888 in Moruya, NSW³⁶⁷ and died in 1954 in Cooma, NSW¹³² at age 66.

Frederick married Annie Blenda Chalker, daughter of James Henry Chalker and Elizabeth Sims, in 1909 in Bega, NSW.⁵⁹⁷ Annie was born in 1891 in Adaminaby, NSW¹³¹ and died in 1975 in NSW¹³² at age 84. Another name for Annie was Blennie.

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68. Florence May Moon (Maria Phillips³, Mary Ann Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1890 in Bega, NSW³⁶⁸ and died in 1961 in Bega, NSW³⁶⁹ at age 71.

Florence married Thomas William Lloyd, son of John Thomas Lloyd and Jane Moreing, in 1909 in Bega, NSW.⁷⁴⁷ Thomas was born on February 17, 1883 in Bombala, NSW⁷⁴⁸ and died in 1946 in Bega, NSW⁷⁴⁹ at age 63.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Henry V. Lloyd was born in 1910 in Bega, NSW⁷⁵⁰ and died in 1925 in Bega, NSW⁷⁵¹ at age 15.

   F    ii. Florence May Lloyd was born in 1911 in Bega, NSW,⁷⁵² died in 1993 in Bemboka, NSW at age 82, and was buried in Bemboka Cemetery, NSW. She was usually called May.

May married Thomas Edward Geraghty, son of James Geraghty and Annie Elizabeth Clarke, on October 12, 1931 in Bega, NSW.⁷⁵³ Thomas was born in 1910 in Nimmitabel, NSW,⁷⁵⁴ died on August 27, 1967 in Bega, NSW⁷⁵⁵ at age 57, and was buried in Bemboka Cemetery, NSW. They had no children.

   F    iii. Gladys I. Lloyd died in 1914 in Bega, NSW.⁷⁵⁶

   F    iv. May Florence Lloyd .

May married Thomas Gerathy.

   F    v. Sadie Velita Lloyd .

Sadie married Albert Edward Bobbin, son of Lancelot Leighton Bobbin and Lily Palmer, in 1948 in Bega, NSW.⁷⁵⁷ Albert was born on November 30, 1922 in Eden, NSW.

More about Albert:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N268206, 113 AUSTRALIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL, Australian Army from November 27, 1941 to April 17, 1943 in WW2.

   M    vi. George William Lloyd died in 1970 in Bega, NSW.⁷⁵⁸

George married Patricia Claire Clarke in 1943 in Bega, NSW.⁷⁵⁹

   F    vii. Edna Hazel Lloyd was born on April 7, 1922 in Bega, NSW.

Edna married Ronald Athol Hammond, son of William Thomas Robinson and Elizabeth Mary Hammond, on June 10, 1939 in Christ Church, Church of England, Bemboka, NSW.⁷⁶⁰ Ronald was born on May 15, 1916 in Bega, NSW, died on May 4, 1987 in Bemboka, NSW at age 70, and was buried in Bemboka Cemetery, NSW.

Notes: Ronald Athol Hammond, born to Alice Olive Hammond 1916, reg. Bega,NSW, was raised by Alice's sister and her husband,Elizabeth & William T Robinson, as Ronald A Robinson. He married Edna Hazel Lloyd 1939 and died at Bemboka 4 5 1987..H/Stone Bemboka Cem.

More about Ronald:

• Occupation: Labourer.

   M    viii. Harold Lloyd died in 1977 in NSW.⁷⁶¹

Harold married Ann O'Neill in 1955 in Bega, NSW.⁷⁶²

69. Emily Phoebe Moon (Maria Phillips³, Mary Ann Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1895 in Bega, NSW³⁷⁵ and died in 1979 in NSW³⁷⁶ at age 84.

Emily married George Maddern, son of Martin Maddern and Elizabeth, in 1919 in Bega, NSW.⁷⁶³ George was born in 1899 in Bemboka, NSW.⁷⁶⁴

The child from this marriage was:

   M    i. George Francis Maddern was born on April 9, 1920 in Candelo, NSW and died on October 28, 1988 in Bega, NSW at age 68.

More about George:

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX155406 (N267581), 2/1 AUST DOCKS OPTG COY, Australian Army from September 6, 1943 to December 7, 1945 in WW2.

George married Hazel Jean Shipton, daughter of Allan William Shipton and Emily Ida Stewart, in 1942 in Bega, NSW.⁷⁶⁵ Hazel died in 1992 in Bega, NSW.

70. Andrew Francis Moon (Maria Phillips³, Mary Ann Sims², George Maurice¹) was born on November 20, 1896 in Cobargo, NSW³⁷⁷ and died in 1943 in Eden, NSW³⁷⁸ at age 47.

More about Andrew:

• He served in the military as a Private, number N409405, V D C F T D CORPS H Q, Australian Army from July 1, 1942 to August 2, 1943 in WW2.

Andrew married Lillie May Peck, daughter of James Murray Peck and Emily Maria Rolfe, in 1917 in Bega, NSW.⁷⁶⁶ Lillie was born in 1894 in Bega, NSW⁷⁶⁷ and died in 1976 in NSW⁷⁶⁸ at age 82.

The child from this marriage was:

   M    i. Eric James Moon was born on August 1, 1923 in Bemboka, NSW.

More about Eric:

• He served in the military as a Private, number NX196508, 168 AUSTRALIAN GENERAL TRANSPORT COMPANY, Australian Army from January 2, 1942 to April 28, 1947 in WW2.

Eric married Heather Lorraine Lynch in 1947 in Bankstown, NSW.⁷⁶⁹ Heather was born in 1927 and died on August 21, 2008 in Greenacre, NSW at age 81.

71. Arthur Frederick Moon (Maria Phillips³, Mary Ann Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1907 in Bega, NSW and died on June 7, 1943 in Eden, NSW³⁷⁸ at age 36. The cause of his death was accidentally shot.

Medical Notes: Arthur Frederick Moon and died on the 7^th June 1943 on a warship that was visiting in the port of Eden at the time. He was accidentally shot while looking over the boat.

Arthur married Ivy Doreen Clements, daughter of Edmund Clements and Matilda Hyde, in 1929 in Bega, NSW.⁷⁷⁰ Ivy was born in 1907 in Towamba near Eden, NSW,⁷⁷¹ died on May 19, 1974 at age 67, and was buried in Wollongong Cemetery, NSW.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Beryl Moon .

   M    ii. Jeff Moon .

   F    iii. Norma Moon

   M    iv. Maxwell Arthur Moon died in 1976 in NSW.⁷⁷²

   F    v. Gwen Moon .

72. Marie Maria Moon (Maria Phillips³, Mary Ann Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1910 in Bega, NSW³⁸⁸ and died on October 23, 1962 in Bega, NSW³⁸⁹ at age 52.

Marie married Arthur Leslie J. Weeden, son of Leslie Weeden and Elsie V. M. Nightingale, in 1928 in Bega, NSW.⁷⁷³ Arthur was born in 1906 in Bowral, NSW.⁷⁷⁴

The child from this marriage was:

   F    i. Marjorie Thelma Weeden .

Marjorie married Joseph Henry Bobbin, son of Lancelot Leighton Bobbin and Lily Palmer, on March 26, 1949 in Church of England, Bemboka, NSW.⁷⁷⁵ Joseph was born on October 14, 1926 in Nullica River near Eden, NSW.

73. Emily Louise May Phillips (William Phillips³, Mary Ann Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1893 in Cooma, NSW,⁴¹⁶ died on February 3, 1972 in Cooma, NSW⁴¹⁷ at age 79, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 1013. She was usually called May.

May married Herbert Leslie Smith, son of Robert Smith and Ellen Elizabeth Russell, in 1916 in Cooma, NSW.⁷⁷⁶ Herbert was born on June 9, 1894 in Cooma, NSW, died on August 1, 1970 in Cooma, NSW⁷⁷⁷ at age 76, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Grave 1013. Another name for Herbert was Herb.

More about Herbert:

• Occupation: Railway fettler and Station master - Bredbo, NSW.

Children from this marriage were:

   M    i. Claude Smith .

   M    ii. Leslie Smith .

   M    iii. Graham Smith .

   M    iv. Colin Edward Smith was born in 1930, died on December 1, 1991 in Cooma, NSW at age 61, and was buried on December 5, 1991 in Cooma Lawn Cemetery, NSW.

   F    v. Jean Smith .

   F    vi. Lorna Smith .

   F    vii. Marge Smith .

74. Emma Amelia Adams (Phoebe Emma Phillips³, Mary Ann Sims², George Maurice¹) was born in 1897 in Cooma, NSW,⁴⁴¹ died on June 22, 1959 in Cooma, NSW⁴⁴² at age 62, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Catholic section.

Emma had a child

Her child was:

   M    i. Walter Edward Adams was born in 1935 in Cooma, NSW, died on June 24, 1939 in Cooma, NSW⁷⁷⁸ at age 4, and was buried in Mittagang Cemetery, Cooma, NSW Catholic section.

75. Ethel Muriel Adams (Phoebe Emma Phillips³, Mary Ann Sims², George Maurice¹) was born on November 15, 1906 in "Springhill station", Cooma, NSW, died on April 14, 1981 in Cooma, NSW at age 74, and was buried in Cooma Lawn Cemetery, NSW.

Ethel married Cecil Sylvester Brown, son of George Dawson Brown and Emily Annie Hawkins, on December 30, 1925 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW.⁷⁷⁹ Cecil was born on July 8, 1901 in "Two Tree", "Hazeldean Station" near Cooma, NSW,⁷⁸⁰ died on August 22, 1994 in Cooma, NSW at age 93, and was buried in Cooma Lawn Cemetery, NSW.

More about Cecil:

• He lived in "Hazeldean Station" near Cooma, NSW. Worked on the station for 50 years.

Children from this marriage were:

   F    i. Margery Cecily Brown was born on October 1, 1926 in Cooma, NSW and died on March 14, 2007 in Cooma, NSW at age 80.

Margery married Kevin Agnew, son of Adam Bede Agnew and Catherine Maud Stokes, on April 24, 1948 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cooma, NSW. Kevin was born on July 3, 1917 in Cooma, NSW.