Conway Family of

Conway Family of Conway Family of County Down, Northern Ireland
To date, the Conway family has been traced to the town of Conlig near Newtownards in County Down, Northern Ireland. Most descendants of this family appear to have remained in Ireland although some migrated to Ayrshire in Scotland, and others including my ancestors then made their way from Scotland to Australia.

My direct line of descent through this family is noted in bold typeface.

First Generation

1. William John CONWAY. Son of Robert CONWAY, a Stone Mason. Born Circa 1847 in Donaghadie, Co. Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ¹⁵. Died 15 May 1919 in Conlig, Newtownards, Co. Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ². Occupation Publican ¹², Labourer ¹³.

William John CONWAY and his wife Agnes appeared on the 1901 Census (LDS Reel 0830514) at Conlig. William was described as the head of the household, he was Presbyterian, could read and write, was aged 54 yrs, a Labourer, married, and was born Donaghadie, Down. His wife, Agnes Jane, was 49 years old could also read and write, was born in Bangor, Co. Down. The children who were residing with them that evening included Hugh, Sandy, William, Maggie E, Herbert, Mary Agnes, James and Fred.

William died aged 69 years in 1919 of heart failure following acute Bronchitis, which he had suffered for one month prior to his death. The informant was his widow, Agnes Conway (who signed with her 'x' mark). ²

He married Agnes Jane McCRACKEN, daughter of John McCRACKEN, a farmer, 12 May 1871 in Bangor, Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ⁵⁰. Born Circa 1852 in Bangor, Co. Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ¹⁵.

Agnes and William married at the 2nd Presbyterian Church, Bangor in the presence of James Rea and Eliza McCracken. William signed his name, whilst Agnes signed with her (x) mark. Both were of full age, William described as a Publican. At the time, he gave his residence as Conlig, Agnes gave her residence as Ballow. ³

They had the following children:

2 i. Robert CONWAY

3 ii. John CONWAY

4 iii. Hugh CONWAY

5 iv. Alexander CONWAY

6 v. William James CONWAY

7 vi. Margaret Elizabeth CONWAY

8 vii. Herbert CONWAY

9 viii. Mary Agnes CONWAY

10 ix. James Thomas CONWAY

11 x. Frederick CONWAY

Second Generation

2. Robert CONWAY. Son of William John CONWAY & Agnes Jane McCRACKEN. Born Circa 1872 ³ in Conlig, Down, NORTHERN IRELAND. Died After 1912 ¹³. Occupation Railway Porter ¹², Labourer ¹³.

It is most likely that Robert is the son of William John CONWAY and Agnes Jane McCRACKEN who was born on 19 April, 1872 at Conlig, Bangor. This child was not named at the time of the birth registration. Correspondence with Ministers of various churches in Conlig and Bangor, have been unable to locate a baptism for Robert either, however the Minister of St. Andrews at Bangor has noted "lots of other children born to W.J and A.J Conway, but no Robert". Unfortunately, he did not provide details of the other children mentioned.

A search of the Irish Deaths Index for the years 1872-1873 reveal no infant CONWAY deaths, which may have explained the unnamed birth.⁵⁰

Unfortunately, at the time of the 1901 Census at Conlig, Bangor (LDS Reel 0830514) there is no record of Robert who had since married, although it is possible that he and his family were residing in Scotland at this time.

The following is an extract of a family legend written by William Martin, grandson of Robert Conway:

"...Jim MARTIN youngest son of Bob MARTIN, married Margaret CONWAY, daughter of Bob CONWAY. Bob CONWAY had a good position as (Station Master silk top hat and all) in the Bangor County Down Railway, unfortunately because of the demon drink had to seek employment elsewhere, Came to Scotland, was employed with Nobels' Explosive Co. later to become the I.C.I and rose to the position of Superintendent. He and his wife who wore crutches owing to a bad fall and lack of proper medical treatment, had six children 3 boys and 3 girls the oldest girl Meg or Margaret became the wife of James or Jim MARTIN the youngest son of Bob MARTIN.

Jim MARTIN apparently was not liked by Bob CONWAY and though times were bad for Maggie and Jim as they were called, they received little or no help from Bob..."

He first married Maggie MOORE, daughter of Thomas SPENCE & Not Known BROWN, 9 Feb 1892 in Ballygilbert, Bangor, Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ³. Born Circa 1873 ³. Died After 1912.

Maggie and Robert were married in the Ballygilbert Church in Bangor. Although married as Maggie Moore, Maggie's father is recorded as Thomas SPENCE (illegitimate) on her marriage certificate. The witnesses to their marriage were Samuel Gamble and Anna Bella Clark. ³

On her daughter, Margaret Jane's birth certificate, her maiden name is given as BROWN although the informant was an Anna Miller. On Margaret Jane's marriage (1912) and death (1966) certificates, Maggie's maiden name is noted as MOORE.

Her birth may therefore have been registered as, Moore, Spence or Brown.

A search of the Irish Births Indexes for the years 1872-1874 reveals there are 17 Margaret births at Newtownards and Belfast. Of these there were only four at Newtownards - 2 in the name BROWN and 2 as MOORE.

Robert and Maggie had the following children:

12 i. Margaret Jane CONWAY

13 ii. Anna CONWAY

14 iii. Thomas CONWAY

15 iv. Robert CONWAY

16 v. Hugh CONWAY

17 vi. Martha CONWAY

He second married Agnes CAWFIELD.

3. John CONWAY. Son of William John CONWAY & Agnes Jane McCRACKEN. Born Circa 1873 in Conlig, Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ⁵⁰.

He married Mary. Born in New Zealand ?. They had the following children:

18 i. Martha CONWAY

19 ii. Charles CONWAY

20 iii. Bessie CONWAY

John may be the one listed on the 1901 Census at Conlig, with wife, Mary and daughter, Martha.

4. Hugh CONWAY. Son of William John CONWAY & Agnes Jane McCRACKEN. Born Circa 1875 in Conlig, Bangor, Co. Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ¹⁵. Died 1918 in Newtownards, Co. Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ⁵⁰.

Hugh was living with his parents at Conlig at the time of the 1901 Census. He was aged 26 years, unmarried born Conlig, Down and is noted as being Blind. ¹⁵

5. Alexander CONWAY. Son of William John CONWAY & Agnes Jane McCRACKEN. Born Circa 1877 in Conlig, Bangor, Co. Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ¹⁵. Known As Sandy ¹⁵.

Alexander was residing with his parents at Conlig at the time of the 1901 Census. He was recorded on the Census as Sandy aged 24 years, a Tailor, unmarried, he could read and write and was born in Conlig. ¹⁵

6. William James CONWAY. Son of William John CONWAY & Agnes Jane McCRACKEN. Born Circa 1880 in Conlig, Bangor, Co. Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ¹⁵. Died 1909 in Newtownards, Co. Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ⁵⁰.

William is listed on the 1901 Census with his parents at Conlig. He was aged 21 years, could read and write, was an unmarried Labourer, born in Conlig. ¹⁵

7. Margaret Elizabeth CONWAY. Daughter of William John CONWAY & Agnes Jane McCRACKEN. Born Circa 1882 in Conlig, Bangor, Co. Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ¹⁵. Known As Maggie.

At the time of the 1901 Census, Maggie was living with her parents at Conlig. She was aged 19 years and could read and write. She was unmarried and working as a Domestic Servant. She was born in Conlig. ®15

8. Herbert CONWAY. Son of William John CONWAY & Agnes Jane McCRACKEN. Born Circa 1887 in Conlig, Bangor, Co. Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ¹⁵.

Herbert was living with his parents in Conlig at the time of the 1901 Census. He could read and write, was aged 14 years, employed as a Labourer, and was born in Conlig. ¹⁵

Children:

21 i. Male CONWAY

22 ii. Female CONWAY

23 iii. Pearl CONWAY

9. Mary Agnes CONWAY. Daughter of William John CONWAY & Agnes Jane McCRACKEN. Born Circa 1889 in Conlig, Bangor, Co. Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ⁵⁰.

Mary Agnes was 11 years old at the time of the 1901 Census, where she was residing with her parents at Conlig. She was a scholar, and was born in Conlig. ¹⁵

10. James Thomas CONWAY. Son of William John CONWAY & Agnes Jane McCRACKEN. Born Circa 1893 in Conlig, Bangor, Co. Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ⁵⁰.

At the time of the 1901 Census, James was 8 years old, he could read and write and was described as a Scholar, he was born in Conlig. ¹⁵

11. Frederick CONWAY. Son of William John CONWAY & Agnes Jane McCRACKEN. Born Circa 1896 in Conlig, Bangor, Co. Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ⁵⁰.

Fred was recorded on the 1901 Census in the home of his parents at Conlig. He was aged 4 yrs, described as a Scholar, born in Conlig. ¹⁵

Third Generation

12. Margaret Jane CONWAY. Daughter of Robert CONWAY & Maggie MOORE. Born 12 Dec 1892 in Bangor, Co. Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ¹. Died 22 Jun 1966 in Stevenston, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND ². Buried in Highkirk, Stevenston, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND. Known As Maggie.

Maggie was born in Castle St, Bangor. The informant, who was present at her birth was Anna Miller. Her relationship to the family, if any is not known at this time.¹

She married James MARTIN, son of Robert MARTIN & Sarah BAILLIE, 16 Aug 1912 in Stevenston, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND ³. Born 14 Oct 1889 in Conlig, Bangor, Co. Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ¹. Died 31 Jan 1963 in Stevenston, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND ². Buried in Highkirk, Stevenston, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND. Occupation Dynamite Worker ³, Explosives Process Worker ². Known As Old Jim. Religion Church Of Ireland ¹⁵/Church Of Scotland ³.

Maggie was 19 years old when she married 21 year old James in 1912 at Winton Place, Townhead St, Stevenston. The witnesses to their marriage were Jane Martin and James McGhee. ³

James was born at Conlig. He is the youngest known child of Robert and Sarah. His mother registered his birth.

At the time of the 1901 Census James was residing with his mother aged 11 yrs, a Scholar he could read and write and his birthplace was confirmed as Conlig.

James migrated to Scotland some time prior to 1912 when he married Maggie Conway.

Jim and Maggie lived at Seaview in Glencairn St, Stevenston for many years and were living here at the time of the birth of their grand-daughter, Caroline.

Jim died at 73 years of age at his home at 6 Ardeer Place, Stevenston of Atherosclerosis and Acute Coronary Artery Occlusion. The informant was his daughter, Sarah Catt.² He is buried in an unmarked grave at The Highkirk burial ground in Stevenston.

Margaret was also 73 years old when she died at 6 Adeer Place, Stevenston at 7:30am of Cerebral Thrombosis, Arteriosclerosis, Myocardial Ischaemia and Congestive Cardiac Failure. The informant was her daughter, Margaret Oliver. ² She is buried in an unmarked grave with her husband at The Kirk burial ground in Stevenston.

They had the following children:

24 i. William MARTIN

25 ii. Robert Conway MARTIN

26 iii. Sarah MARTIN

27 iv. James MARTIN

28 v. Margaret MARTIN

13. Anna CONWAY. Daughter of Robert CONWAY & Maggie MOORE. Born After 1892.

Anna may be the one for whom there is a birth registration in the 1st Quarter 1895 at Newtownards as Anna Mary Ref. 1/797. ⁵⁰

Children:

29 i. Bert

30 ii. William

14. Thomas CONWAY. Son of Robert CONWAY & Maggie MOORE. Born After 1892.

Thomas may be the one for whom there is a birth registration at Newtownards in the 4th Quarter, 1899, Ref. 1/783. ⁵⁰

15. Robert CONWAY. Son of Robert CONWAY & Maggie MOORE. Born After 1892.

He married Ella. They had the following children:

31 i. Marge CONWAY

32 ii. Effie CONWAY

33 iii. James CONWAY

16. Hugh CONWAY. Son of Robert CONWAY & Maggie MOORE. Born After 1892.

He married Bella WEIR. They had the following children:

34 i. Margaret CONWAY

17. Martha CONWAY. Daughter of Robert CONWAY & Maggie MOORE. Born Circa 1903. Died 4 Sep 1972 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, SCOTLAND ¹⁰. Known As Meta.

A funeral notice has since been discovered, which indicates that Martha was born c1903.

She married Thomas SHILLINGLAW. They had the following children:

35 i. Harold SHILLINGLAW

At the time of her death she was in the Royal Infirmary in Glasgow. Her husband was living at Conmoore, 122 Glencairn St, Stevenston. ¹⁰

18. Martha CONWAY. Daughter of John CONWAY & Mary. Born Circa 1900 in Bangor, Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ¹⁵.

19. Charles CONWAY. Son of John CONWAY & Mary.

20. Bessie CONWAY. Daughter of John CONWAY & Mary.

21. Male CONWAY. Son of Herbert CONWAY.

22. Female CONWAY. Daughter of Herbert CONWAY.

23. Pearl CONWAY. Daughter of Herbert CONWAY.

Fourth Generation

24. William MARTIN. Son of James MARTIN & Margaret Jane CONWAY. Born 16 Jan 1913 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND. Died 27 Jan 1985 in Toukley, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Buried in Palmdale Crematorium. Occupation Shopkeeper. Known As Bill or Willie.

He married Elizabeth McClure PALMER, 29 Sep 1934 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND.

They had the following children:

36 i. James MARTIN

37 ii. Conway MARTIN

38 iii. Karen Ann MARTIN

Bill and his family migrated to Australia in the 1960's.

25. Robert Conway MARTIN. Son of James MARTIN & Margaret Jane CONWAY. Born 10 May 1914 in Stevenston, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND. Died 12 May 1977 in Merrylands, NSW, AUSTRALIA ². Buried 16 May 1977 in Rookwood Crematorium, NSW, AUSTRALIA ². Occupation Explosives Worker ³, Ironworker ².

Robert travelled extensively, both prior to and after his marriage. He was involved with the International Brigade during the Spanish Civil War during the 1930's and was taken prisoner after the ship on which he was travelling was sunk.

The following appeared in the Glasgow newspaper "Evening News" dated 5 August 1937:

BELLSHILL GIRL IN SPAIN - REPORTED RELEASE FROM PRISON

A report announcing the release of Ethel McDonald, a Bellshill woman, said to have been imprisoned in Barcelona, was received by her parents, Mr and Mrs McDonald, last night.

The story of Miss McDonald's release was given by Robert Martin, of Glencairn Street, Stevenston, Ayrshire, who out to join the International Brigade on May 30.

The ship on which martin crossed to Spain is said to have been torpedoed, and he himself taken to Barcelona and imprisoned there.

According to Martin, Miss McDonald was kept in prison for four days, and then released.

Following their marriage, Robert and Helen lived with Robert's family at "Seaview" in Stevenston until the family moved to Kilwinning Rd in the 1940's and later Robert and Helen had their own home at 6 Ashgrove Ave, Stevenston.

Robert migrated to Australia in 1950 on the "Cheshire" which arrived in Sydney on the 21 August. The "Cheshire" had sailed from Liverpool via Freemantle and Melbourne. Robert gave his address in Sydney as 2 Gap Road, Watson's Bay although at this time, it is not known who he was living with at this address. On his application for assisted passage, Robert indicated that he had a second cousin, the Reverend William Cowan, living at The Manse in Killarney in Queensland. He also indicated on his application that he had previously visited Perth, Western Australia in 1946 on holiday. He resided in Ontario, Canada between 1934 and 1936 and was working in Persia for the ICI from 1944 to 1945.

Although Robert bought a house in Zetland, Sydney, according to his application for assisted passage, it would appear that he had intended to settle in Queensland. Once settled, Robert sent for Helen and the children, however, as Helen was by then expecting their fourth child, Robert, they had to wait until after his birth before sailing in 1951 on board the "Ormandie" arriving in Sydney on 19 July.

Robert and Helen lived at 219 Elizabeth St, Zetland an inner city suburb of Sydney. They rented rooms out to another family whom Helen had met on the voyage out to Australia. Later when Robert's brother Jim migrated he and his family also lived with Robert and Helen at their Zetland home.

After several years in Australia, Helen and the children returned to Scotland in 1955 on the "Seven Seas". Robert followed shortly after staying on to sell the family home. However, upon returning to Scotland, they decided to make their home permanently in Australia and returned in the same year. Robert and June travelled a few months earlier on the "Strathnaver" and Helen, Carol, Irene and Bob on the "Strathaird".

When Robert and Helen returned to Scotland in 1955, they lived with Helen's mother and aunt, at Kirkgate in Saltcoats, Ayrshire.

When the family returned to Australia in 1955 they lived at 15 Lillian St, Berala where their daughter Carol met her future husband, Colin Hails whose family also resided at Berala.

Robert and Helen lost all their money in a land swindle in 1957. In 1958 they moved to 479a Housing Settlement, Riverwood prior to purchasing their own home at 19 Lamb Cres, Merrylands in 1962. Their sons, Robert and Richard now own this house and it is still home to their son, Robert.

Robert died of a heart attack at Merrylands Railway Station on his way to work just two days after his 63rd birthday and was cremated at Rookwood Crematorium. His daughter, June Bancroft wrote the following poem in memory of her father:

Some people come into this world

And one day quietly pass away

We wouldn't even know they're here

So insignificant are they.

My father he was different

A cheery noisy man

And if you didn't like him

He didn't give a dam.

He lived life to the fullest

He'd been most everywhere

Just name a foreign country

He's sure to have been there.

A rebel to society

Yet he loved his fellow man

To anyone who needed him

He'd lend a helping hand.

He dearly loved to argue

And he would always win

For no matter what we had to say

We couldn't out talk him.

He loved to sing and tell a joke

Speak to strangers in the street

I feel real sorry for

Those folks he didn't get to meet.

So I write this poem

And for what it's worth

I am proud to say my father

Left his stamp upon this earth.

And if there is a heaven

I see him large as life and full of fun

Telling God and all the Angels

Just how things should be done.

Robert married Helen Forrest McDOUGALL, daughter of Alexander Murray McDOUGALL & Caroline Anstey GARRETT, 25 Dec 1938 in Glasgow, SCOTLAND ³. Born 6 Jul 1915 in Stevenston, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND ¹. Died 3 May 1997 in Westmead, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Buried 8 May 1997 in Rookwood Crematorium, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Occupation Drapery Saleswoman ³, Explosives Worker (During WWII). Known As Nellie.

Helen was born at 8:20 in the morning at the "The Folly" in Stevenston, Ayrshire, the second child of Alexander and Caroline McDougall.

The family later lived at 117 McAslin St, Glasgow for many years.

Helen was 24 years old when she married Bob on Christmas Eve at the Registry in Glasgow in 1938. The witnesses to their marriage were Rob's brother, William and Helen's sister, Caroline.

After migrating to Australia in the 1950's, Helen returned to Scotland in 1963 for a holiday. She travelled with her son Richard, via the USA where she met up her sister, Caroline, who travelled to Scotland with her. Her husband, Robert upon her return wrote the following poem:

Bonnie Nellie's coming back

She'll soon by on the joyful track

Bound for Australia's sunny strands

To 19 Lamb Crescent, Merrylands

She'll sail across to old Biscay Bay

And down the Med to Napoli

Back to Egypt's mystic shore

Where Nellie's walked the streets before

She'll see the rocks of Aden Grey

And then Colombo across the bay

But the fondest sight that Nell will see

Will be Old Rab at Circular Quay.

In the early 1970's Helen and Bob again visited Scotland and the US after her sister Caroline and her husband had retired to Florida.

Several months after her husband's death in 1977, Helen's Aunt Liz also passed away. As she and Helen's mother had lived together for many years, Helen went to Scotland and brought her mother back to live in Australia with her. Her sister, Caroline also settled in Australia and lived with Helen following the death of her husband in 1981, but returned to the United States each winter.

Helen died in May 1997 at Westmead Hospital after suffering with lymphoma for several months. She was cremated at Rookwood Garden Crematorium. ²

They had the following children:

39 i. June MARTIN

40 ii. Caroline MARTIN

41 iii. Irene MARTIN

42 iv. Robert MARTIN

43 v. Richard MARTIN

26. Sarah MARTIN. Daughter of James MARTIN & Margaret Jane CONWAY. Born 14 Oct 1915. Died 25 Apr 1988 in Stevenston, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND. Occupation Explosives Worker. Known As Sadie.

Sarah was born at 2am at 37 Main St, Stevenston. She was the third of James and Maggie's five children. Her father was the informant of her birth.

She married Henry Charles CATT, 21 Aug 1945 in Stevenston, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND. Born 19 Oct 1920 in Peasmarsh, Rye, Sussex, ENGLAND. Occupation Retired Process Worker. Known As Harry.

When Sadie married Harry at The Vestry, High Kirk in Stevenson she was 29 years old and had been employed as an Explosives Worker during the war. Harry, was 25 years of age, and generally employed, as a farm labourer was at the time a Gunner in the Royal Artillery. Harry's usual residence was Hill Top School Lane, Peasmarsh, Rye, Sussex. The witnesses to their marriage were Sadie's sister, Margaret Oliver and W. H. B. Patterson. ³

Marriage of Sarah Martin and Harry Catt, 1945

Left to right: Margaret Martin, Sarah Martin, Harry Catt and W. H. B. Patterson.

They had the following children:

44 i. Raymond Charles CATT

45 ii. William CATT

27. James MARTIN. Son of James MARTIN & Margaret Jane CONWAY. Born 8 Dec 1916 in Stevenston, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND. Died 27 Mar 1993 in Batehaven, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Occupation Navy/Boilermaker. Known As Big Jim.

He first married Lorraine LEE-ARCHER, Sep 1939 in Edinburgh, SCOTLAND.

They had the following children:

46 i. Yvonne Lucille Maree MARTIN

He second married Margaret, 11 Oct 1980 in Kingswood, NSW, AUSTRALIA.

28. Margaret MARTIN. Daughter of James MARTIN & Margaret Jane CONWAY. Born 12 Jul 1924. Died 28 Jul 1984. Buried in Hghkirk, Stevenston, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND. Known As Rita.

She married Cyril OLIVER. Born in Walthamstowe, London, ENGLAND. Died Circa 1978.

Marriage of Margaret Martin and Cyril Oliver

Left to right: Sarah Martin, Cyril Oliver, Margaret Martin and Bestman (unknown at this time)

They had the following children:

47 i. Margaret OLIVER

48 ii. Elizabeth OLIVER

49 iii. Pamela OLIVER

50 iv. Leslie OLIVER

51 v. Carol Ann OLIVER

29. Bert. Son of Anna CONWAY.

30. William. Son of Anna CONWAY.

31. Marge CONWAY. Daughter of Robert CONWAY & Ella.

32. Effie CONWAY. Daughter of Robert CONWAY & Ella.

33. James CONWAY. Son of Robert CONWAY & Ella.

34. Margaret CONWAY. Daughter of Hugh CONWAY & Bella WEIR.

35. Harold SHILLINGLAW. Son of Thomas SHILLINGLAW & Martha CONWAY.

Fifth Generation

36. James MARTIN. Son of William MARTIN & Elizabeth McClure PALMER. Born in Stevenston, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND. Occupation Bricklayer. Known As Young Jim.

He married Mary Ann Anderson McKENZIE, in Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Known As Marie. They had the following children:

52 i. James MARTIN

53 ii. Jacquline MARTIN

54 iii. William MARTIN

55 iv. Glen MARTIN

37. Conway MARTIN. Son of William MARTIN & Elizabeth McClure PALMER. Born in SCOTLAND. Occupation Stress Management Consultant.

He married Ann Christine WYNANDS, in Fairfield, NSW, AUSTRALIA. They had the following children:

56 i. David MARTIN

57 ii. Vanessa MARTIN

38. Karen Ann MARTIN. Daughter of William MARTIN & Elizabeth McClure PALMER. Born in SCOTLAND.

She married Brad WILSON. They had the following children:

58 i. Aaron WILSON

59 ii. Miranda WILSON

39. June MARTIN. Daughter of Robert Conway MARTIN & Helen Forrest McDOUGALL. Born in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND. Occupation Waitress.

She married Barry Keith BANCROFT. Occupation Welder. They had the following children:

60 i. Wendy Helen BANCROFT

61 ii. Julie Ann BANCROFT

62 iii. Penelope Jane BANCROFT

40. Caroline MARTIN. Daughter of Robert Conway MARTIN & Helen Forrest McDOUGALL. Born 2 Apr 1941 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND ¹. Occupation Retired Shop Assistant, Food For Less. Known As Cas.

Caroline was born at 5:15am in the Maternity Home in Kilwinning. At the time, her parents were residing with her paternal grandparents, at Seaview in Glencairn St, Stevenston. The informant was her father, Robert. ¹

Migrated to Australia in 1951 with family on board the "Ormandie". Returned to Scotland in 1955 on the "Seven Seas", returning to Australia in the same year on the "Strathaird".

She married Colin Frederick HAILS, son of Alfred William HAILS & Esther Rose Lillian RAKE, 14 Jan 1961 in Bankstown, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³. Born 24 Dec 1939 in Merrylands, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹. Christen in Baptist Church, South Granville, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Occupation Senior Technical Officer, Telstra, Previously Motor Mechanic. Known As Col. Religion Baptist.

Colin was born on Christmas Eve in the family home at 11 Baker St, Merrylands. The witnesses were Dr. Stanton and Nurse Fish. His father was the informant of his birth. ¹

In 1946 his mother purchased a home at 2 Third Avenue, Berala where he lived until 1963.

Carol and Colin were married at the War Memorial Presbyterian Church at Bankstown. At the time Colin was living at Berala and Carol at Riverwood. The witnesses to their marriage were Colin's brother, Trevor, and Carol's sister, June Bancroft. ³

In 1963, Colin and Carol purchased their first home at 149 Smithfield Rd, Smithfield. They lived in the house for many years, but decided to sell once it was known that their street was to become a major four-lane road. They sold their house in 1987 and purchased a property at 4 Bismark Rd, Northmead where they still reside.

They had the following children:

63 i. Vicki Lee HAILS

64 ii. Joanne HAILS

41. Irene MARTIN. Daughter of Robert Conway MARTIN & Helen Forrest McDOUGALL. Born in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND. Occupation Bank Officer.

She married John THOMPSON and they had the following children:

65 i. Mark Anthony THOMPSON

66 ii. Hayley Greer THOMPSON

42. Robert MARTIN. Son of Robert Conway MARTIN & Helen Forrest McDOUGALL. Born in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND. Occupation: Council Worker.

43. Richard MARTIN. Son of Robert Conway MARTIN & Helen Forrest McDOUGALL. Born in Canterbury, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Occupation: Storeman.

44. Raymond Charles CATT. Son of Henry Charles CATT & Sarah MARTIN. Born in Stevenston, AYR, SCOTLAND. Occupation: Chemistry Teacher.

He married Barbara HARDING.

45. William CATT. Son of Henry Charles CATT & Sarah MARTIN. Born in Stevenston, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND.

He and Valerie LOVE had the following children:

67 i. Euan CATT

46. Yvonne Lucille Maree MARTIN. Daughter of James MARTIN & Lorraine LEE-ARCHER. Born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, ENGLAND.

She married John KENNEDY, in Auburn, NSW, AUSTRALIA. They had the following children:

68 i. Malcolm KENNEDY

69 ii. Leanne KENNEDY

47. Margaret OLIVER. Daughter of Cyril OLIVER & Margaret MARTIN. Known As Pearl.

Children:

70 i. Amanda OLIVER

48. Elizabeth OLIVER. Daughter of Cyril OLIVER & Margaret MARTIN.

49. Pamela OLIVER. Daughter of Cyril OLIVER & Margaret MARTIN.

50. Leslie OLIVER. Son of Cyril OLIVER & Margaret MARTIN. He married Debbie.

51. Carol Ann OLIVER. Daughter of Cyril OLIVER & Margaret MARTIN.

Sixth Generation

52. James MARTIN. Son of James MARTIN & Mary Ann Anderson McKENZIE. Born in Bankstown, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Occupation Tool Setter. Known As Wee Jim.

He married Kerrie Lee ROSS, in Parramatta, NSW, AUSTRALIA. They had the following children:

i. Adam James MARTIN

53. Jacquline MARTIN. Daughter of James MARTIN & Mary Ann Anderson McKENZIE. Born in Canterbury, NSW, AUSTRALIA.

She married Richard William KENT. They had the following children:

i. Benjamin KENT

ii. Christoper KENT

54. William MARTIN. Son of James MARTIN & Mary Ann Anderson McKENZIE. Born in Fairfield, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Occupation Bricklayer.

55. Glen MARTIN. Son of James MARTIN & Mary Ann Anderson McKENZIE.

56. David MARTIN. Son of Conway MARTIN & Ann Christine WYNANDS.

57. Vanessa MARTIN. Daughter of Conway MARTIN & Ann Christine WYNANDS.

58. Aaron WILSON. Son of Brad WILSON & Karen Ann MARTIN.

59. Miranda WILSON. Daughter of Brad WILSON & Karen Ann MARTIN.

60. Wendy Helen BANCROFT. Daughter of Barry Keith BANCROFT & June MARTIN. Occupation Computer Operator.

She married John PANEK, in Castle Hill, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Occupation Salesman. They had the following children:

i. Mathew John PANEK

ii. Lauren Bethany Ellen PANEK

61. Julie Ann BANCROFT. Daughter of Barry Keith BANCROFT & June MARTIN. Occupation Clerical Assistant/Waitress.

She married Gregory FAHEY, in Burwood, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Occupation Plumber/Teacher. They had the following children:

i. Glenn Christopher FAHEY

ii. Kirsty FAHEY

62. Penelope Jane BANCROFT. Daughter of Barry Keith BANCROFT & June MARTIN. Occupation Sales Assistant.

63. Vicki Lee HAILS. Daughter of Colin Frederick HAILS & Caroline MARTIN. Born 6 May 1962 in Bankstown, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹. Occupation IT Training Manager, Dept. of Community Services.

Vicki was born at Bankstown District Hospital. The witness to her birth was Sister Courtney. The informant was her mother, Caroline^.1

64. Joanne HAILS. Daughter of Colin Frederick HAILS & Caroline MARTIN. Born 15 Oct 1965 in Auburn, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹. Occupation Mother/Wife - Previously Clerk, Waterboard. Known As Jo.

Joanne was born at Auburn District Hospital. The witnesses were Dr. Alexander, Sister Tupper and Nurse Berry. Her mother, Caroline was the informant. ¹

She married Mark Richard KALEBIC, son of Nick KALEBIC & Margaret PEACOCK, 17 Jan 1987 in Croydon, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Born 24 Jun 1964 in Darlinghurst, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Occupation Engineer. They had the following children:

i. Bronte Lee KALEBIC

ii. Georgia Paige KALEBIC

65. Mark Anthony THOMPSON. Son of John THOMPSON & Irene MARTIN. Born in Auburn, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Occupation Accounts Clerk/Sports Teacher.

He married Jennifer HARDNER, in Wentworth Falls, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Occupation Nurse/Midwife.

i. Freya Helen THOMPSON

66. Hayley Greer THOMPSON. Daughter of John THOMPSON & Irene MARTIN. Born in Auburn, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Occupation Bank Officer.

She married Colin Michael JACKSON, in Blacktown, NSW, AUSTRALIA.

67. Euan CATT. Son of William CATT & Valerie LOVE.

68. Malcolm KENNEDY. Son of John KENNEDY & Yvonne Lucille Maree MARTIN. Born in Bankstown, NSW, AUSTRALIA.

69. Leanne KENNEDY. Daughter of John KENNEDY & Yvonne Lucille Maree MARTIN. Born in Wewak, NEW GUINEA.

70. Amanda OLIVER. Daughter of Margaret OLIVER.

Reference Notes

Reference Note 1	Birth Certificate
Reference Note 2	Death Certificate
Reference Note 3	Marriage Certificate
Reference Note 10	Newspaper
Reference Note 12	Child's Birth Certificate
Reference Note 13	Child's Marriage Certificate
Reference Note 15	Census (1901)
Reference Note 50	Irish BDM Indexes

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