Phibbs Family of Staffordshire, England

Phibbs Family of Staffordshire, England Phibbs Family of Staffordshire, England

The Phibbs family has been traced back to the villages of Brierley Hill and Kinver in Staffordshire, England. Descendants of this family moved to Birmingham in the mid 1800's and then migrated to Australia in the 20^th century.

My direct line of descent is shown in bold typeface.

Kinver, Staffordshire, England.

"Brierley Hill, one and a half miles N of Stourbridge, and two miles SSE of Kingswinford, is a populous village, containing several streets, many good shops, and extensive coal, iron, and glass works. By an old deed, it appears that coal and ironstone were got here as early as 46th of Edward III. Brierley Hill was a chapelry in Kingswinford parish until 1848 when it was made a separate ecclesiastical parish."

[From History, Gazetteer and Directory of Staffordshire, William White, Sheffield, 1851]

First Generation

1. William PHIBBS.

He married Anne JONES, 25 Aug 1798 in Sedgley, Stafford, England 63.

They had the following children:

2 i. William PHIBBS

3 ii. Eliza PHIBBS

4 iii. Paul PHIBBS

5 iv. Ann PHIBBS

6 v. Comfort PHIBBS

7 vi. Elizabeth PHIBBS

Second Generation

2. William PHIBBS. Son of William PHIBBS & Anne JONES. Christen 18 Aug 1799 in Brierley Hill, Staffordshire, ENGLAND63.

3. Eliza PHIBBS. Daughter of William PHIBBS & Anne JONES. Christen 27 Sep 1801 in Brierley Hill, Staffordshire, ENGLAND63.

4. Paul PHIBBS. Son of William PHIBBS & Anne JONES. Christen 11 Mar 1804 in Brierley Hill, Staffordshire, ENGLAND7. Died 1861 in Stourbridge, Staffordshire, ENGLAND22. Occupation Nail Maker 13.

He married Hannah HAYWOOD/HAYWARD, daughter of Samuel HAYWOOD & Ann SCRIBBIN, 2 May 1823 in Kinver, Staffordshire, ENGLAND. Christen 29 Jul 1804 in Kinver, Staffordshire, ENGLAND63. Died 1860 in Stourbridge, Staffordshire, ENGLAND22.

They had the following children:

8 i. Henry PHIBBS

9 ii. Paul PHIBBS

Paul's great-grandson, Albert Harold Phibbs believed that Paul was a convict and that he was transported to Australia.In the early 1920's he had some research undertaken, however this was not proven.Further preliminary research by the auther would confirm that Paul was never a convict.There is evidence to suggest he died in the UK however this has not yet been substantiated either.

5. Ann PHIBBS. Son of William PHIBBS & Anne JONES. Christen 3 Apr 1808 in Brierley Hill, Staffordshire, ENGLAND63.

6. Comfort PHIBBS. Daughter of William PHIBBS & Anne JONES. Christen 3 Oct 1814 in Kingswinford, Staffordshire, ENGLAND63.

7. Elizabeth PHIBBS. Daughter of William PHIBBS & Anne JONES. Christen 18 Jan 1818 in Brierley Hill, Staffordshire, ENGLAND63.

Third Generation

8. Henry PHIBBS. Son of Paul PHIBBS & Hannah HAYWOOD. Christen 30 Nov 1823 in Kinver, Staffordshire, ENGLAND ⁷.

According to papers in the possession of Albert Phibbs, Paul and Hannah were residing at Wordsley at the time of Henry's baptism in 1823. Paul at this time was described as a Nailor.

Henry married Sarah SOLLEY daughter of George SOLLEY 3 Aug 1846 in Netherton, Staffordshire, ENGLAND ⁵.

Henry and Sarah were married in the District Chapel of Netherton in the presence of Louisa Cartwright and James Mackay. Both signed with their marks. At the time of their marriage, Henry was described as being of full age, whilst Sarah was a minor. He was a Puddler, and both were living in Netherton. Henry's father was given as Paul Phibbs, a Nail Maker, and Sarah's father, George Solley, a labourer.

9. Paul PHIBBS. Son of Paul PHIBBS & Hannah HAYWOOD. Born Circa 1825 in Kinver, Staffordshire, ENGLAND ¹⁸. Died 26 Nov 1861 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ². Occupation Forgeman ³, Iron Tube Maker ¹³.

An unmarried Paul PHIBBS, aged 24 yrs, Carman, born Birmingham, Warwickshire was residing in the home of Richard HAYWOOD at 62 Wharf St, Birmingham as a lodger at the time of the 1851 Census.

He married Louisa STONE, daughter of John STONE/PARKES, 9 Aug 1852 in St. Phillips, Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ⁵. Born Circa 1830 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, ENGLAND ¹⁸.

At the time of their marriage at St. Phillips Church, Birmingham, in 1852, both Paul and Louisa were residing at Little Charles St, Birmingham. He was described as a bachelor and she a spinster. Both Paul and Louisa signed with their marks. The witnesses to their marriage were Mary and Charles MILLER. ³

At the time of the 1861 Census Paul and his family were residing at the Back of 158 Ledsam St, Birmingham, their details are as follows:

Paul PHIBBS, Head, 36 yrs, Tube Maker, born Kinver, Staffordshire.

Louisa PHIBBS, wife, 31 yrs, born Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.

Mary A PHIBBS, dau 11 yrs, born Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.

William PHIBBS, son, 2 yrs, born Birmingham, Warwickshire.

Ann PHIBBS, dau, 5 yrs, born Birmingham, Warwickshire.

Edward PHIBBS, son, 5 wks, born Birmingham, Warwickshire.

Paul died in 1861 when he was just 37 years old of "morbis cordis" which translated means a "diseased heart". His wife, Louisa, was the informant and she was also present at his death. She signed with her mark. ²

After Paul's death, Louisa married Thomas MARTIN at St. Georges Church, Birmingham in 1862, she was described as a widow and Thomas a widower. The witnesses to their marriage were Joseph and Jane CLAYTON.

Although her father's name is given as John STONE at her marriage to Paul PHIBBS in 1852, her father's name is given as John PARKES at her marriage to Thomas MARTIN in 1862. This raises the question, did her father die and her mother re-marry ? Why are there two different surnames given for her father ?

It is not known what happened to Louisa and Paul's children:

Mary A born c. 1850 in Wolverhamton.

Ann born c. 1856 in Birmingham.

Edward born c.1861 in Birmingham.

Mary A's age on the census that she was infact born 2 years prior to their marriage.

Is it possible that Ann born in 1856 is the same Anne who was baptised as the child of Thomas and Anne MARTIN in 1867 ? Or did they both have daughters named Ann and Louisa and Paul's daughter died ? There is an entry on the St. Catherine's House Indexes for an Ann PHIBBS born Birmingham 1856 1st Q. 6d.27. Hopefully further searches of the St. Catherine's House indexes will clarify this.

Louisa has been identified on the 1861 Census with Paul and four children, Mary A., William, Ann and Edward.

The 1871 Census has not been consulted as yet.

Several Louisa MARTIN's have been located on the 1881 Census Index for Warwickshire, however the only one with an age likely to match is one aged 56 years who was residing at 2 Back of 237 King Edward St, Birmingham as housekeeper to William Dawson. This Louisa was however unmarried and born in Birmingham, whereas earlier Census (1861) indicated Louisa was born in Wolverhampton.

There is an illegible MARTIN entry listing a Mrs. Martin, aged 50 with three children: Edwin, aged 20 a bedstead maker; Phoebe aged 17 a Jewellers Pol...; and Jane aged 14 a Press Worker. Louisa's son Edward Phibbs would have been 20 years of age and her daughter, Jane Martin about 14 years of age at this time however no record of a Phoebe previously existed. Further there is a James Martin aged 18 an inmate of Aston Reformatory School, however Louisa's son, James would have only been aged 16 years at this time.³⁸

They had the following children:

10 i. Ann PHIBBS

11 ii. William Charles PHIBBS

12 iii. Edward PHIBBS

Fourth Generation

10. Ann PHIBBS. Daughter of Paul PHIBBS & Louisa STONE. Born 26 Jan 1856 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ¹.

A birth entry on the St. Catherine's House Indexes has been found: 1856 - 1st Quarter Birmingham 6d 27 however Ann has not been identified on later records. This certificate has since been provided by a relative and confirms that Ann is the daughther of Paul and Louisa. At the time, Louisa was the informant and gave her maiden surname as Parkes. The family were living at 51 Icknield Square, Birmingham.

11. William Charles PHIBBS. Son of Paul PHIBBS & Louisa STONE. Born 13 May 1858 in Ladywood, Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ¹. Christen 30 May 1858 in St. Marks, Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ⁶. Died 1894 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ²². Occupation Tortoise Shell Worker ³, Pearl Worker ¹², Slate Worker ¹. Religion Church Of England.

William was born at the back of 127 Nelson St West, Birmingham. ¹ He was baptised twice, firstly on 30 May 1858 at St. Mark, Birmingham and the second time on 19 May 1867 again at St. Mark, Birmingham. ⁶

The second baptism took place on the same day as that of his half brother, James and half sisters, Anne and Jane. It is believed this took place following the death of his step-father, Thomas Martin who died in 1867 - although his death certificate has not been purchased as yet, so the exact date is not yet known.⁵

William appeared on the 1861 Census at No 6 Back of 158 Ledsam St, Birmingham with his parents, aged 2 years.

He married Clara WILLIAMS, daughter of Henry WILLIAMS & Mary PLIMMER, 20 Jul 1879 in St. John, Ladywood, Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ³. Born Before 1858 ³. Died After 1915 ¹³.

Clara and William were married in the Parish Church of St. John, Ladywood in 1879. Both were over 21 years of age. At the time, William's father, Paul was described as a Tube Maker, and Clara's father, Henry, as Shoemaker. The witnesses to their marriage were John Gilbert and Mary Sharratt. Both William and John signed the register whilst Clara and Mary both signed with their marks. ³

William, his wife, Clara and their daughter, Florence Louisa have been identified on the 1881 Census Index residing at 9 Ct 5 House New Summer St, Birmingham. William was aged 22 years, his occupation listed as Pearl Ivory and Tortoise Shell Turner. He and all his family were born in Birmingham. At the time of the census, Clara was aged 25 years and their daughter Florence aged 1 year.

Also listed at the same address, as a lodger, was Ann Williams an unmarried 28 year old Jewellers Polisher and her 3 children, Harry aged 12, Rose aged 9 and Gertrude aged 3. It is possible that Ann is a sister or sister-in-law of Clara's.

Pictured: It is believed this picture is of Clara and her daughter, Florence.

At the time of his youngest son's birth, in 1892, William was described as a Pearl Worker (Journeyman). The family were living at 14 Court 2, New Summer St, in the sub-district of St. George. 12

Family believed that William died when Clara was about 2 yrs of age. His death has since been found on the St. Catherine's House Indexes in 2nd Qtr of 1894, in the district of Aston, Vol. 6d, page 184. Clara would have been 5 years old at this time.

His death certificate has not yet been purchased.

To date Clara's birth has not been positively identified. There are 6 entries on the St. Catherine's House Index to Births for Clara's born between 1852-1857:

Clara	Birmingham	1857	1st Q 6d. 7
Clara A.	Birmingham	1856	1st Q 6d. 218 *
Clara	Birmingham	1856	3rd Q 6d. 180
Clara	Aston	1854	4th Q 6d. 252 - father James
Clara	Birmingham	1852	1st Q 6d. 138
Clara	Birmingham	1852	2nd Q 6d. 13

A letter to the Register Office, Birmingham in 1990 indicated that they were unable to trace a birth certificate in respect of Clara WILLIAMS between 1855-1860. A request for the two 1856 entries, resulted in neither having a father named, Henry. The 1854 entry is the daughter of James.

The only Clara baptism found on the IGI with a father named Henry is Clara Ann daughter of Henry and Frances christened 9 Mar 1856, St. George, Birmingham. This entry fits with the birth in 1st Q. 1856 above.

A Henry WILLIAMS married a Frances PARKINS on 20 Oct 1841 at Aston Juxta, Birmingham.

Also of interest is the baptism of an Isabella WILLIAMS d/o Henry and Mary on 15 Aug 1836 at St. Martin, Birmingham. A Henry WILLIAMS married Mary PLIMMER on 4 Apr 1836 at St. Martin, Birmingham.

An Isabella WILLIAMS married a John SPENCER on 24 Jun 1867 at Bishops Ryder, WARWICKSHIRE.

Whether any of this is relevant is not known, however Clara's name on her daughter's marriage certificate was given as Clara SPENCER, not WILLIAMS. June Anderson (great aunt of Vicki Hails and grand-daughter of Clara WILLIAMS) has in her possession a funeral card for Isabella Spencer who died 21 Nov 1909 aged 73 yrs and buried at Witton Cemetery. This fits with the above baptism. It is believed that Clara and Isabella were sisters.

Is it possible that Isabella is a sister of Clara and that their father Henry was married to Mary then Frances ?

Research undertaken by Joan Edge of Castle Bromwich, Birmingham revealed that the Henry WILLIAMS married to Frances was a jeweller and that the Henry WILLIAMS married to Mary was a cordwainer. Joan's research also revealed the baptism of an illegitimate child Florence Mary born to Isabella in 1865.

Positive identification on either the 1861 or 1871 Census records may clarify this further.

Clara was the informant at the registration of her daughter Clara's birth in 1889 and her son, Stephen's in 1892. On both occasions she signed only with her mark.

Although not noted as deceased at the time of her daughter's marriage, it would seem likely that she is the one noted on the St. Catherine's House Death Indexes for a Clara PHIBBS aged 55 yrs at Aston in 1912 3rd Q. 6d.221.

William and Clara had the following children:

13 i. Florence Louisa PHIBBS

14 ii. William Charles PHIBBS

15 iii. Alice Maud PHIBBS

16 iv. Albert Harold PHIBBS

17 v. May PHIBBS

18 vi. Clara Lillian PHIBBS

19 vii. Stephen Paul PHIBBS

12. Edward PHIBBS. Son of Paul PHIBBS & Louisa STONE. Born 1861 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ¹⁸.

Edward appeared on the 1861 Census with his parents, however he was not baptised in 1867 along with other children of Louisa and both her husbands, so it was initially believed to have been deceased at that time. It has since been determined that he did survive to adulthood and marry.

Edward married Eliza GROVES daughter of Thomas GROVES 24 May 1884 St. Stephens, Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND. Born c1862. ³

Fifth Generation

13. Florence Louisa PHIBBS. Daughter of William Charles PHIBBS & Clara WILLIAMS. Born 1880 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ²². Known As Floss.

Floss's birth has been identified on the St. Catherine's House indexes. Her birth was registered in the 2nd Quarter of 1880 in the District of Birmingham, Vol 6d Page 142.

Floss has also been identified on the 1881 Census Index aged 1 year. She was residing with her parents, William and Clara at Birmingham.

Little is known about Floss and her family other than that they remained in Birmingham. She is pictured right with her eldest son, Frank.

She married James FLOYD and they had the following children:

20 i. Frank FLOYD

21 ii. James FLOYD

22 iii. Lillian FLOYD

23 iv. Lawrence FLOYD

14. William Charles PHIBBS. Son of William Charles PHIBBS & Clara WILLIAMS. Born 1882 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ²².

William's birth has been identified on the St. Catherine's House indexes. His birth was registered in the 3rd Quarter of 1882 in the District of Aston, Vol. 6d page 268. ²²

It is understood that William remained in England. No further details of him or his family are known.

15. Alice Maud PHIBBS. Daughter of William Charles PHIBBS & Clara WILLIAMS. Born 1884 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ²². Died 1967. Buried in Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁵.

Alice's birth was registered in the 2nd Quarter of 1884 in the district of Aston (Birmingham), Vol 6d Page 245.

Alice migrated to Australia in about 1924. Her sisters, Clara and May had immigrated some ten years earlier. It is said that Clara had returned to England with her family for a holiday in 1924 and Alice joined them on their return voyage. ²⁵

She married Walter COPPOCK, 1926 in Redfern, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Alice was 42 at the time. It is believed that he was infact 'courting' her sister, May, prior to her arrival in Australia. ²⁵ Alice and Walter had no children, although it is understood Alice did have a miscarriage. ²⁵

16. Albert Harold PHIBBS. Son of William Charles PHIBBS & Clara WILLIAMS. Born 30 Jun 1886 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ²⁵. Died 8 Nov 1959 in Lidcombe, NSW, AUSTRLIA ²⁵. Buried in Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁵. Occupation Engineer ²⁵.

He married Florence HANCOCKS, 9 Jun 1908 in Christchurch, Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ²⁵.

They had the following children:

24 i. Viola PHIBBS

25 ii. William PHIBBS

It is understood that Albert and his family immigrated to Australia c1926.

He died of Cerebral Thrombosis in Lidcombe Hospital and is buried at Rookwood Cemetery.

17. May PHIBBS. Daughter of William Charles PHIBBS & Clara WILLIAMS. Born 1887 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ²². Died 1942 in Marrickville, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

May migrated to Australia in 1915 together with her sister Clara. She was also a witness at her sister's marriage later that year.

It is understood that May was seeing Walter Coppock, however, he began courting her sister, Alice after she migrated to Australia and later married her.

18. Clara Lillian PHIBBS. Daughter of William Charles PHIBBS & Clara WILLIAMS. Born 8 Aug 1889 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ¹. Died 22 Sep 1966 in Merrylands, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Buried in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Religion Church Of England.

Clara is the sixth child of William Phibbs and Clara Williams and was born in Bradford St, Aston, her mother was the informant. ¹

Clara arrived in Australia on 7 February, 1915 on the "Ballarat" where she met her future husband, Arthur, who was known as "Sam" a fellow passenger. Although her daughters believed she travelled to Australia on her own, the shipping records indicate that an M. Phibbs was also on board. This is most likely her sister, May, who was also a witness at her marriage.


Clara RAKE nee PHIBSS	Arthur Samuel RAKE

She first married Arthur Samuel RAKE, son of Richard Thomas RAKE & Sarah Ann COOPER, 24 Dec 1915 in St. Paul's, Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³. Born 1 Nov 1885 in Bermondsey, London, ENGLAND ¹. Died 24 Mar 1933 in Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA ². Buried 28 Mar 1933 in Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA ². Occupation Steelworker ^{3 ,2}. Known As Sam. Religion Church Of England.

It is understood that Clara went into service on her arrival in Sydney, but that she kept in contact with Arthur as they married at St. Paul's Church, later that year on Christmas Eve. At the time, both gave their residence as Redfern. Arthur was described as a steelworker, while Clara did not have an occupation listed. Both their fathers' were reputedly deceased at the time. The witnesses to their marriage were J. Dalley and M. Phibbs, who is believed to be Clara's sister, May. ³

Arthur was born at 4 Mill Stream Rd, Bermondsey. He is the youngest of Richard and Sarah's 8 known children. His mother was the informant of his birth. ¹

As mentioned above, Sam also arrived in Australia on 7 February 1915 on the "Ballarat". It is understood that prior to coming to Australia, Sam also spent some time in Canada.

After his arrival in Australia Sam and Clara resided at the following locations:

16 East St, Redfern (1916)
Botany Rd, Redfern (1918)
143 George St, Erskineville (1920)
65 Premier St, Marrickville (1926)
Rickard St, Arncliffe (1930)

They had the following children:

26 i. Esther Rose Lillian RAKE

27 ii. Florence Sarah May RAKE

28 iii. George William RAKE

29 iv. June RAKE

During the depression, Samuel travelled north to Queensland in search of work. He drowned in the Brisbane River and his body was found at Toowong. The following appeared in the 'Brisbane Courier' of Tuesday, 28 March, 1933:

"BODY RECOVERED FROM RIVER

At about 10.30am yesterday the body of a man, who was later identified as Arthur Samuel Rake, was found floating in the Toowong Reach of the Brisbane River, near the Regatta Hotel. The post-mortem examination revealed that death was due to asphyxia by drowning. Rake, who came to Brisbane from Sydney, where his wife and daughter reside, was staying at a boarding house in Gloucester Street, Spring Hill, and was last seen alive on Friday afternoon."

Although the above article refers to "his wife and daughter", Arthur had three daughters and one son living at the time of his death.

He is buried at Toowong Cemetery in Brisbane, and his brother William had a tombstone erected which reads:

In Memory of

ARTHUR SAMUEL RAKE.

Died 24th March 1933.

Aged 45 years.

Erected by his brother Will.

She second married William JONES, 20 Jan 1942 in Petersham, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Born Circa 1885 in Bathurst, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³. They were annulled 12 Aug 1942. Occupation Soldier ³.

Clara married William Jones at the District Registrars Office in Petersham. He gave his usual residence as the Military Camp in Bathurst and described himself as a widower. Clara who was a widow, gave her residence as 74 White St, Leichhardt. Witnesses to their marriage were C. W. Monhouse and Frank O'Reilly, Clara's son-in-law. ³

The following notation is however recorded on their marriage certificate:

On the 12 August, 1942, William Jones was convicted on an indictment for bigamy at the Sydney Quarter Session he having on the 20 January 1942 married Clara Lillian Rake at Petersham NSW whilst Ellen McDonald whom he married on the 10 August 1912 at Waterloo NSW was alive. Certified by W. C. Lacey, Clerk of the Peace, Sydney. ³

Clara's grandson, Colin Hails, recalls Bill Jones and remembers referring to him as "Uncle Bill". Despite the annulment of their marriage, William and Clara did however, continue to reside together until his death. ²⁵

In her later life, Clara's youngest daughter, June resided with her.

Clara died at Lockwood Street, Merrylands of a heart attack and is buried at Rookwood Cemetery by her legal name of Clara RAKE.

19. Stephen Paul PHIBBS. Son of William Charles PHIBBS & Clara WILLIAMS. Born 29 Mar 1892 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ²². Died 1900 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ²².

Stephen was born at 14 Court 2 New Summer St, Birmingham in the sub-district of St. George. His birth was registered in the 2nd Quarter of 1892 in the District of Birmingham, Vol 6d Page 127. ²²

A death has been noted on the St. Catherine's House Indexes for Stephen, aged 7 in the 1st Quarter of 1900 in the district of Aston, Vol 6d, page 227. ²²

It is understood that Steven died after being run over by a pushbike, although this has not yet been confirmed. ²⁵

Sixth Generation

20. Frank FLOYD. Son of James FLOYD & Florence Louisa PHIBBS.

21. James FLOYD. Son of James FLOYD & Florence Louisa PHIBBS.

22. Lillian FLOYD. Daughter of James FLOYD & Florence Louisa PHIBBS.

23. Lawrence FLOYD. Son of James FLOYD & Florence Louisa PHIBBS.

24. Viola PHIBBS. Daughter of Albert Harold PHIBBS & Florence HANCOCKS. Born Private in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, Warwickshire, ENGLAND.

She married Thomas Victor James KILLEEN, in St. Barnabas, Broadway, Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA.

They had the following children:

30 i. Hazel June KILLEEN

25. William PHIBBS. Son of Albert Harold PHIBBS & Florence HANCOCKS. Born Private in Newtown, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Occupation Storeman & Packer.

It is understood that William did not marry and had no children.

26. Esther Rose Lillian RAKE. Daughter of Arthur Samuel RAKE & Clara Lillian PHIBBS. Born 18 Aug 1916 in Redfern, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹. Died 21 Sep 2001 in Westmead, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Buried 26 Sept 2001 at Castlebrook Crematorium, Rouse Hill, NSW, AUSTRALIA.

Esther was the first of Arthur and Clara's four children. She was born at 16 East St, Redfern. The witnesses to her birth were Dr. H. H. Parkinson and Nurse Gibson. The informant, was her father. ¹

Pictured right is a portrait of Esther, which she won in a competition at school.

She first married Alfred William HAILS, son of Robert HAILS & Emma Sarah REEKS, 20 Jul 1935 in Marrickville, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹². Born 25 Oct 1918 in Concord, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹. Christen 14 Sep 1919 in Holy Trinity, Concord West, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁵. They were divorced 1940 ¹². Occupation Textile Worker.

They had the following children:

31 i. Trevor William HAILS

32 ii. Colin Frederick HAILS

Alf was in the Navy during WWII. He was serving on the HMAS Canberra when it was lost in action off the Solomon Islands in August, 1942. Of the 816 officers and men, casualties included 10 dead of wounds; 74 missing believed killed and 109 wounded. Alf then served on the HMAS Wagga.

Following her divorce from Alfred, Esther purchased her own home at 2 Third Ave, Berala where she raised her children. She had a stall at Paddy's Markets and sold haberdashery items there every Friday. She continued to work there after their relocation from the Haymarket to Flemington. In addition, Esther also worked as a cleaner for two generations of the White family for many years. To further supplement her income she also took in a boarder. William Frederick Robinson was one of her boarders, and lived with Esther and her sons for many years. He was still residing with them when her grandchildren were born, and was very much like a grandfather to them and was referred to as Pop.

After being divorced for 40 years, she again married Alfred William HAILS, on 14 Dec 1980 in MacMasters Beach, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³.

After being reunited and living in Esther's home for some time, Alf and Esther both sold their homes and built a new home at MacMasters Beach on the Central Coast of New South Wales in 1980. They lived there up until Jan 2000 when they decided to return to Sydney and purchased a property at Pendle Hill to be nearer to their family. Esther became ill with pneumonia in July 2001 and while she recovered, she had become very frail and was discharged to a nursing home, as Alf was no longer able to care for her. Esther was again admitted to hospital in September and passed away in Westmead Hospital on 21 Sep and was cremated at Castlebrook Crematorium.

The following was published in the Sydney Morning Herald of 25 September, 2001:

HAILS, Esther Rose Lillian

Passed away peacefully on 21^st September 2001. Beloved wife of Alfred, much loved mother of Trevor and Colin and mother-in-law of Heather and Carol. Loved sister of Florence, George (deceased) and June. Adored Nanna of Steven, Jeffrey, Sandie, Vicki and Joanne. Great grandma and Nanpop of eleven great grandchildren.

Aged 85 years

The relatives and friends of ESTHER are kindly invited to attend her funeral service to be conducted at Castlebrook Crematorium, Rouse Hill on Wednesday 26^th September commencing at 9:30am

In The Care of

White Lady Funerals

4 East Pde, Eastwood 2122

Ph: 9874 4714

27. Florence Sarah May RAKE. Daughter of Arthur Samuel RAKE & Clara Lillian PHIBBS. Born 14 Oct 1918 in Redfern, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

She married Francis O'REILLY, Jan 1941. Died 24 Apr 1994.

They had the following children:

33 i. Reginald O'REILLY

Florrie and Frank lived in Wahroonga for many years however, Florrie moved to Queensland several years after her husband's death.


Florence Sarah May RAKE	George RAKE later known as Carl DRAKE

28. George William RAKE. Son of Arthur Samuel RAKE & Clara Lillian PHIBBS. Born 28 Nov 1924. Died 12 Nov 1993. Buried 17 Nov 1993 in Northern Suburbs Crematorium, Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Occupation Musician. Known As Carl Drake.

He married Rhoda BEVIS. They had no children.

29. June RAKE. Daughter of Arthur Samuel RAKE & Clara Lillian PHIBBS. Born 22 Oct 1930. Occupation Retired School Teacher. Known as June ANERSON.

Children:

34 i. Marilyn ANDERSON

June lived with her mother until she died in 1966. Following that June had many properties in and around Sydney. She now lives in Queensland.

Pictured: June RAKE.

Seventh Generation

30. Hazel June KILLEEN. Daughter of Thomas Victor James KILLEEN & Viola PHIBBS. Born Private in Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA.

She married Dennis McLOON, in Kingsgrove, NSW, AUSTRALIA and they had the following children:

35 i. Bradley McLOON

36 ii. Dallas McLOON

31. Trevor William HAILS. Son of Alfred William HAILS & Esther Rose Lillian RAKE. Born Private in Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Occupation Carpenter, Farmer.

He married Heather Jessie McLEOD, in Bankstown, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Born Private. Occupation Retired Clerk.

Marriage of Trevor Hails and Heather McLeod

Left to right: Trevor Hails, Heather McLeod, Caroline Martin and Colin Hails

They had the following children:

37 i. Steven Trevor HAILS

38 ii. Jeffrey Colin HAILS

39 iii. Sandra Lorrayne HAILS

32. Colin Frederick HAILS. Son of Alfred William HAILS & Esther Rose Lillian RAKE. 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 where he lived until 1963.

He married Caroline MARTIN, daughter of Robert Conway MARTIN & Helen Forrest McDOUGALL, 14 Jan 1961 in Bankstown, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³. Born 2 Apr 1941 in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, SCOTLAND ¹. Occupation Retired Shop Assistant, Food For Less. Known As Carol or Cas.

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

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 "Ormonde". Returned to Scotland in 1955 on the "Seven Seas", returning to Australia in the same year on the "Strathaird".

They had the following children:

40 i. Vicki Lee HAILS

41 ii. Joanne HAILS

33. Reginald O'REILLY. Son of Francis O'REILLY & Florence Sarah May RAKE. Born Private.

He first married Margaret BYERS and they had the following children:

42 i. Robyn O'REILLY

43 ii. Diane O'REILLY

44 iii. Craig O'REILLY

He second married Fay McCOOMBES. They had no children.

34. Marilyn ANDERSON. Daughter of June RAKE. Born Private.

Eigth Generation

35. Bradley McLOON. Son of Dennis McLOON & Hazel June KILLEEN. Born Private.

36. Dallas McLOON. Son of Dennis McLOON & Hazel June KILLEEN. Born Private.

37. Steven Trevor HAILS. Son of Trevor William HAILS & Heather Jessie McLEOD. Born Private.

He married Sandra McNABB and they had one daughter:

i. Bianca Elsie Esther

He and Jenny have the following children:

i. Kyle (Twin)

ii. Joel (Twin)

iii. Lillian Rose HAILS

38. Jeffrey Colin HAILS. Son of Trevor William HAILS & Heather Jessie McLEOD. Born Private.

He married Leanne SLOANE, in All Saints, Parramatta, NSW, AUSTRALIA and they had the following children:

i. Renee Louise HAILS

ii. Samantha HAILS

iii. Jenna Lea HAILS

39. Sandra Lorrayne HAILS. Daughter of Trevor William HAILS & Heather Jessie McLEOD. Born Private.

She married Alexander BEIRACH, in All Saints, Parramatta, NSW, AUSTRALIA and they had the following children:

i. Heather-Marie BEIRACH

ii. Ellena Jessie BEIRACH

40. Vicki Lee HAILS (pictured right). 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 being Sister Courtney. The informant was her mother, Caroline. ¹

At the time, her parents were living in rooms at Esther's house at 2 Third Avenue, Berala. When Vicki was 18 months old, the family moved into their first home at 149 Smithfield Road, Smithfield where the her parents lived until 1987.

41. 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.

Pictured: Joanne Hails and Mark Kalebic, 1987.

They had the following children:

i. Bronte Lee KALEBIC

ii. Georgia Paige KALEBIC

42. Robyn O'REILLY. Daughter of Reginald O'REILLY & Margaret BYERS.

She married Harry REGAN and they had the following children:

i. Nicole REGAN (Twin)

ii. Carly REGAN (Twin)

iii. Scott REGAN

43. Diane O'REILLY. Daughter of Reginald O'REILLY & Margaret BYERS.

She married Mark DUNN and they had the following children:

i. Erin DUNN

ii. Sarah DUNN

44. Craig O'REILLY. Son of Reginald O'REILLY & Margaret BYERS.

References

Reference Note 1	Birth Certificate
Reference Note 2	Death Certificate
Reference Note 3	Marriage Certificate
Reference Note 5	Church Records
Reference Note 6	International Genealogical Index (1984)
Reference Note 7	International Genealogical Index (1988)
Reference Note 12	Child's Birth Certificate
Reference Note 13	Child's Marriage Certificate
Reference Note 18	Census (1861)
Reference Note 22	St. Catherine's House Indexes
Reference Note 25	Oral History
Reference Note 38	1881 Census Index
Reference Note 39	NSW Pioneers Index - Federation Series 1889-1918
Reference Note 40	NSW Pioneers Index - Between The Wars Series 1919-1945

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