Martin Family of Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland

Martin Family of Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland Martin Family of Bangor, County Down

Northern Ireland
The Martin family has been traced back to the town of Bangor in County Down, Northern Ireland.

My branch of the family appear to have migrated to Scotland on two occasions, once during the 1870's for a period of about 10 years after which they returned to Bangor, and then again in the early 1900's. Several members of the family then migrated to Australia in the 1950's.

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

First Generation

1. John MARTIN. Born Circa 1819 ¹⁵. Died 1905/1906 ⁵⁰. Buried in Bangor Abbey Graveyard, Co. Down, NORTHERN IRELAND. Occupation Blacksmith ¹³.

He married Jane BROWN and they had the following children:

2 i. Robert MARTIN

John may be the retired blacksmith aged 82 who was also a widow, residing in the home of Edwin Burns and his family as a lodger at the time of the 1901 Census. He was a Protestant, could read and write and was born in Down. ¹⁵

The death of an 87 year old, John Martin has been noted on the Irish Death Indexes in the 1st Q. 1906 at Newtownards. ⁵⁰

There is also a headstone in the Bangor Abbey Graveyard for a John Martin who died on 27th January 1905 aged 88 years. However, the headstone makes reference to the following:

his father, James who died 23 Oct, 1857, aged 78 years.

his mother, Ann who died 4 May, 1861, aged 78 years.

his wife, Isabella who died 30 April, 1878, aged 59 years.

his sister, Mary Ann who died 18 July, 1900, aged 78 years.

Unfortunately, if this is the same "John" - Robert's mother's name was given as Jane Brown at the time of his marriage in Glasgow, in 1870 - unless Jane died and Isabella was John's second wife ?

Second Generation

2. Robert MARTIN. Son of John MARTIN & Jane BROWN. Born Circa 1848 ³. Died 1901 ⁵⁰. Occupation Weaver ³. Religion Wesleyan ³.

Robert may be the son of John Martin, the 82 year old Retired Blacksmith, a widower who was living Ballymagee St, Bangor at the time of the 1901 Census. It is believed that he may also be the 87 year old whose death was registered at Newtownards in the 1st Quarter, 1906 and or the one who was buried at Bangor Abbey Graveyard in 1905.

He married Sarah BAILLIE, daughter of Robert BAILLIE & Mary Jane McKIE, 3 Jun 1870 in High Church, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, SCOTLAND ³. Born Circa 1849 in Newtownards, Co. Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ¹⁵. Died 3 Aug 1907 in Newtownards, Co. Down, NORTHERN IRELAND ². Occupation Cotton Mill Worker ³. Religion Wesleyan ³/Church Of Ireland ¹⁵.

At the time of his marriage, Robert was living at 21 Savoy St, Bridgeton, Glasgow. His marriage certificate indicates that he was born c1848, however his place of birth is not known. His father, John was described as a Master Blacksmith. His mother's maiden name was given as Jane Brown. Witnesses to their marriage were William McCANN and Margaret STEVENSON. ³

At the time of her marriage in 1870, Sarah was living at 27 Main St, Bridgeton, Glasgow. Her marriage certificate indicated that she was born c1849, which was consistent with details given on the 1901 Census. Her father, Robert Baillie was described as a Hostler and her mother's name was given as Mary Jane McKIE or McVEE. ³

Robert and Sarah had the following children:

3 i. Jane MARTIN

4 ii. Elizabeth MARTIN

5 iii. Robert MARTIN

6 iv. John MARTIN

7 v. Sarah MARTIN

8 vi. James MARTIN

Robert and Sarah were not residing at 21 Savoy St at the time of the 1871 Census (LDS Reel 0104022). The head of this address was Ellen Grahame a 64-year-old widow, a native of Co. Antrim in Ireland who was a winder. Lodging at this address were several Cotton Weavers, also from Co. Antrim and the families of Hugh Kain, a Cotton Winder and native of Co. Down and John Gilmour, a Night Watchman and native of Ireland. ¹⁹

Unfortunately, the family cannot be identified on the 1881 Census Index, so it would seem most likely that they had returned to Ireland by this time.

The following is a family legend written by Robert's grandson, William Martin in 1971:

Robert MARTIN, son of Blacksmith. Travelled all over Ireland selling cloth or material made from the weaving machine operated by his wife. Settled in Glasgow. He had four sons and two daughters. Most of whom settled in Stevenston, Ayrshire and in Kilwinning, Ayrshire.

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. Jim and Maggie had 3 sons and 2 daughters. The three boys spent their earlier life in Scotland. Will married Elizabeth PALMER daughter of Bob and Meg PALMER. Bob was a Master Builder and he and his sons formed a building firm of PALMER BROS, KILWINNING. Will MARTIN was called to serve in World War II, after the war became interested in politics joined the local Labor Party and was elected to town council, and ultimately became the chairman. Will and Liz had two sons and adopted a baby girl and called her Karen. The family immigrated to Australia to join the eldest son Jim who had married an Ardrossan girl named Marie McKENZIE. Marie her baby son Jim, Karen, Conway, and Liz and Bill MARTIN sailed out to Australia together as indicated above Liz and Bill MARTIN have now 4 grandchildren at this time Xmas 1971. Jim and Marie have three children and Conway and his wife have one. Bob MARTIN born 1914 married Nell McDUGALD (sic) immigrated to Australia has 5 children, 3 girls and 2 boys, Jim MARTIN born 1916 married Lorraine immigrated to Australia they have one daughter.

Will MARTIN the author of this record is employed by the Dept. Child Welfare as a Manager and his wife Liz as Matron.

Bob MARTIN is employed by Stevedoring Co. as a Wharfie;

Jim MARTIN is employed by Harland & Wolf as a Plumber/Pipebender.

Sarah and Reta (sic) sisters of the above are both married and living in the UK.

Although some information in the above 'legend' would seem accurate, little credence is given to its reliability and it has not been used for the basis of any research.

Another family 'legend' is that Robert was actually killed in a pub brawl. To date, this has not been proven or disproved.

A search of the Irish BDM Indexes for the period 1901-1912 revealed several Robert Martin deaths during this period, however the most likely candidate being the registration in Belfast of a 52 year old in 2nd Quarter, 1901. ⁵⁰

Sarah and three children have been identified on the 1901 Census at Conlig, Bangor, Co. Down, Northern Ireland (LDS Reel 0830514). Their details are as follows:

Sarah MARTIN, wife, Church of Ireland, Could not Read/Write, 52 yrs, married, born Newtownards, Down.

John MARTIN, son, Could not Read or Write, 22 yrs, Railway Labourer, unmarried, born Glasgow, Scotland.

James MARTIN, son, Read/Write, 11 yrs, Scholar, born Conlig.

Jane MARTIN, grand-daughter, 4 yrs, Scholar, born Conlig.

Although her husband, Robert could not be identified, Sarah's son Robert and his wife Sarah are also noted on this census.

This information led to the discovery that Sarah and her husband had infact married in Glasgow, Scotland and that their elder children were born there also.

Sarah died of apoplexy o 3 Aug 1907 at Mill Street, Newtownards. At the time she was described as the widow of a van driver. The informant, who was present at her death, was Jane BLADY who signed with her mark. It is possible this is Sarah's eldest daughter. ²

Third Generation

3. Jane MARTIN. Daughter of Robert MARTIN & Sarah BAILLIE. Born 2 May 1871 in Bridgeton, Glasgow, LKS, SCOTLAND ⁷.

4. Elizabeth MARTIN. Daughter of Robert MARTIN & Sarah BAILLIE. Born 24 Aug 1872 in Bridgeton, Glasgow, LKS, SCOTLAND ⁷.

She married Mr. McNEALLY and they had the following children:

9 i. Jean McNEALLY

10 ii. Lotte McNEALLY

11 iii. Margaret McNEALLY

5. Robert MARTIN. Son of Robert MARTIN & Sarah BAILLIE. Born 27 Jul 1874 in Bridgeton, Glasgow, LKS, SCOTLAND ⁷. Occupation Farm Labourer ¹⁵. Religion Church Of Ireland ¹⁵.

Robert appeared on 1901 Census at Conlig (LDS Reel 0830514) with wife, Bella, both aged 27 years, could read and write, were Church of Ireland. Robert was described as a Farm Labourer, born in Bridgeton, Glasgow.

He married Bella. Born Circa 1874 in County Down, NORTHERN IRELAND. Religion Church Of Ireland ¹⁵ and they had the following children:

12 i. John MARTIN

6. John MARTIN. Son of Robert MARTIN & Sarah BAILLIE. Born Circa 1879 in Glasgow, LKS, SCOTLAND ¹⁵. Occupation Railway Labourer ¹⁵. Religion Church Of Ireland ¹⁵.

John appeared on the 1901 Census at Conlig and was living in the home of his mother, Sarah. He was aged 22 years and born in Glasgow. He was Church of Ireland and could both read and write. John was not married at the time.

7. Sarah MARTIN. Daughter of Robert MARTIN & Sarah BAILLIE.

She married Mr. McCULLOCH and they had the following children:

13 i. Sadie McCULLOCH

14 ii. Maggie McCULLOCH

15 iii. Lizzy McCULLOCH

8. James MARTIN. Son of Robert MARTIN & Sarah BAILLIE. 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.

James was born at Conlig. He is the youngest known child of Robert and Sarah. His mother registered his birth. ¹

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.

He married Margaret Jane CONWAY, daughter of Robert CONWAY & Maggie MOORE, 16 Aug 1912 in Stevenston, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND ³. 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

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

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

Margaret was 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:

16 i. William MARTIN

17 ii. Robert Conway MARTIN

18 iii. Sarah MARTIN

19 iv. James MARTIN

20 v. Margaret MARTIN

Martin Family circa 1930

Back: Sadie (Sarah), William and James

Front: Maggie, Rita (Margaret) and James Snr.

Fourth Generation

9. Jean McNEALLY. Daughter of McNEALLY & Elizabeth MARTIN.

10. Lotte McNEALLY. Daughter of McNEALLY & Elizabeth MARTIN.

11. Margaret McNEALLY. Daughter of McNEALLY & Elizabeth MARTIN.

12. John MARTIN. Son of Robert MARTIN & Bella.

According to Harry Catt (husband of John's cousin, Sadie) John migrated to Australia.

13. Sadie McCULLOCH. Daughter of McCULLOCH & Sarah MARTIN.

14. Maggie McCULLOCH. Daughter of McCULLOCH & Sarah MARTIN.

15. Lizzy McCULLOCH. Daughter of McCULLOCH & Sarah MARTIN.

16. 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:

21 i. James MARTIN

22 ii. Conway MARTIN

23 iii. Karen Ann MARTIN

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

17. 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 63^rd 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.

He 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 Robert'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

Robert and Helen had the following children:

24 i. June MARTIN

25 ii. Caroline MARTIN

26 iii. Irene MARTIN

27 iv. Robert MARTIN

28 v. Richard MARTIN

18. 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 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

Wedding of Harry Catt and Sarah Martin , 1945

Harry and Sadie had the following children:

29 i. Raymond Charles CATT

30 ii. William CATT

19. 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 and they had the following children:

31 i. Yvonne Lucille Maree MARTIN

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

20. 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.

Wedding of Cyril Oliver and Margaret Martin

They had the following children:

32 i. Margaret OLIVER

33 ii. Elizabeth OLIVER

34 iii. Pamela OLIVER

35 iv. Leslie OLIVER

36 v. Carol Ann OLIVER

Fifth Generation

21. 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:

37 i. James MARTIN

38 ii. Jacquline MARTIN

39 iii. William MARTIN

40 iv. Glen MARTIN

22. 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:

41 i. David MARTIN

42 ii. Vanessa MARTIN

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

She married Brad WILSON. They had the following children:

43 i. Aaron WILSON

44 ii. Miranda WILSON

24. 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:

45 i. Wendy Helen BANCROFT

46 ii. Julie Ann BANCROFT

47 iii. Penelope Jane BANCROFT

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

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 six-lane highway. They sold their house in 1987 and purchased a property at 4 Bismark Rd, Northmead where they still reside.

They had the following children:

48 i. Vicki Lee HAILS

49 ii. Joanne HAILS

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

She married John THOMPSON, 1968 and they had the following children:

50 i. Mark Anthony THOMPSON

51 ii. Hayley Greer THOMPSON

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

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

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

He married Barbara HARDING, they had no children.

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

He and Valerie LOVE had the following children:

52 i. Euan CATT

31. 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:

53 i. Malcolm KENNEDY

54 ii. Leanne KENNEDY

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

Children:

55 i. Amanda OLIVER

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

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

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

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

Sixth Generation

37. 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

38. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

45. 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

46. 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

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

48. 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

Vicki spent her first 18 months living with her parents at the home of her paternal grandmother, Esther Hails. They lived in a room at the back of Esther's house at 2 Third Avenue, Berala.

In 1963, Vicki moved with her parents into their new home at 149 Smithfield Rd, Smithfield.

49. 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

50. 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

51. 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.

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

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

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

55. Amanda OLIVER. Daughter of Margaret OLIVER.

References

Reference Note 1	Birth Certificate
Reference Note 2	Death Certificate
Reference Note 3	Marriage Certificate
Reference Note 7	International Genealogical Index (1988)
Reference Note 13	Child's Marriage Certificate
Reference Note 15	Census (1901)
Reference Note 19	Census (1871)
Reference Note 50	Irish BDM Indexes

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