Salisbury family of Bedfordshire, England

The family of Jeremiah Salisbury has been traced to the English village of Eversholt in Bedfordshire. Although it appears that Jeremiah's father was from nearby Aspley Guise, his mother's family were natives of Eversholt.

St. John the Baptist, Eversholt, Bedfordshire, England

Unfortunately, although we have found Jeremiah's baptism in nearby Wavendon in Buckinghamshire, to date, we have been unable to find out what happened to his parents. Jeremiah met his wife, Sarah and they were married in Cambridgeshire. They left England in 1849 and settled in Australia. These pages relate to known descendants of this couple.

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

First Generation

1. Thomas SALISBURY. Born in Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, ENGLAND³. Died Before 1849. Occupation Blacksmith¹³.

Thomas married Ann VALENTINE, daughter of James VALENTINE & Mary CLARKE, 6 Nov 1818 in Eversholt, Bedfordshire, ENGLAND⁵. Christen 30 Oct 1796 in Eversholt, Bedfordshire, ENGLAND⁵. Died Before 1849.

At his marriage to Ann, Thomas was described as being of Aspley Guise and his name was spelt SALESBURY, however, no record of a baptism for Thomas has been located to date.

What happened to Thomas and Ann is not known. The baptism of their son at Wavendon in Buckinghamshire is the last known recording of either. Searches of the indexes to the 1841 Census for Bedfordshire, Huntingdonshire and Cambridgeshire have failed to positively locate either.

They had the following children:

          2        i.        Mary Ann SALISBURY

          3        ii.       Jeremiah SALISBURY

Second Generation

2. Mary Ann SALISBURY. Daughter of Thomas SALISBURY & Ann VALENTINE. Christen 2 May 1819 in Eversholt, Bedfordshire, ENGLAND⁷.

Mary Ann married John SMITH, son of John SMITH, 24 Dec 1857 in Eversholt, Bedfordshire, ENGLAND⁷. Occupation Labourer⁵.

Despite her baptism occurring in Eversholt, no further record of Mary Ann in Eversholt, can be found until her marriage to John Smith in 1857. At the time of their marriage, John is described as a widower whilst Mary Ann was a spinster. The witnesses to their marriage were John Crowley and Sarah White^{. 5}

3. Jeremiah SALISBURY. Son of Thomas SALISBURY & Ann VALENTINE. Born 8 Feb 1822 in Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, ENGLAND¹⁸⁸. Christen 7 Apr 1822 in Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, ENGLAND⁶. Died 27 Sep 1905 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ². Buried 29 Sep 1905 in Presbyterian Cemetery, Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ². Occupation Labourer ³, Farmer ¹². Religion Church of England then Presbyterian.

He married Sarah POPE, daughter of John POPE & Sarah POULTER, 25 Dec 1843 in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire, ENGLAND ³. Born 29 Jul 1821 in Wimblington, Cambridgeshire, ENGLAND ²⁵. Christen in Doddington, Cambridgeshire, ENGLAND. Died 19 Apr 1914 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ². Buried 21 Apr 1914 in Presbyterian Cemetery, Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ². Occupation House Servant ⁹. Religion Church of England then Presbyterian.

There are three baptisms recorded at Doddington for Sarah Pope, daughter of John and Sarah, one dated the 19 Aug 1821, the other two on the 10 Mar 1822. The CRO indicated that the second baptism might in fact relate to the earlier private baptism, and be her receiving into the church.

Sarah and Jeremiah were married in the Established Church in Ramsey, Huntingdon on Christmas Day in 1843. Jeremiah was described as a labourer. His father, Thomas a blacksmith, and Sarah's father, John also a labourer. Neither were able to sign their names, so signed the register with their mark. The witnesses to their marriage were John Allen and Ann Phillips. Their relationship to the couple is unknown, however Sarah did have an older sister named Ann who may have been married. ³

Jeremiah and Sarah migrated to Australia on the Midlothian, which arrived in Sydney on 8 Apr 1849 having departed from London on 17 December, 1848.

The Sydney Morning Herald of 9 April reported:

The Midlothian has on board 203 immigrants. She has been placed in quarantine for 2 or 3 days, in order that the bedding, clothes, and etc of the immigrants may be thoroughly aired and cleansed before any communication is allowed with the ship: 9 deaths, and 32 cases in all of measles, having occurred during the voyage.

Shipping Indents described Jeremiah as 27 yrs, labourer, born Bedfordshire. His parents, Thomas and Anne were both dead. He was Church of England, could read and write and had no relations in the colony. Sarah was 27 yrs of age, a house servant born at Wimblington, Cambridgeshire. Her parents, John and Sarah Pope were both deceased. She was Church of England and could read.

Jeremiah and Sarah had the following children:

          4        i.        George SALISBURY

          5        ii.       Thomas SALISBURY

          6        iii.       Mary Ann SALISBURY

          7        iv.      James Herbert SALISBURY

          8        v.       John SALISBURY

          9        vi.      George SALISBURY

          10      vii.      Elizabeth SALISBURY (Twin)

          11      viii.     Sarah SALISBURY (Twin)

          12      ix.       Maria SALISBURY

          13      x.       Alfred SALISBURY

Oral history indicates that Sarah lost a child to 'milk' fever on the voyage to Australia, however, there is no record of any children in the Shipping indents. What happened to Jeremiah and Sarah two children born in England, George and Thomas is not known at this time.

Jeremiah was granted 38½ acres of Crown Land, Portion 78 in the parish of Ulladulla in the county of St. Vincent near Ulladulla on 22 Mar 1858.

On 21 Aug 1860 he purchased a further seven ½ acre parcels of land in the township of Milton, namely Lots 4, 5, 7 and 29 of Section A and Lots 13, 17 and 19 of Section B. ²⁶

It would appear the original purchase was used as collateral for the purchases at Milton, however both were apparently lost, as he could not repay his mortgage to Richard Waring.

In July 1861 Jeremiah was declared bankrupt, his debts totalled nearly 230 pounds although he held assets totalling 173 pounds. The land at Ulladulla was valued at 50 pounds and the total of the land at Milton 38 pounds. Jeremiah also had 4 horses, 22 cows and heifers, 12 pigs and household furniture, 6 working bullocks and a dray valued at 40 pounds. The wearing apparel of himself, his wife and children was valued at 5 pounds.

Despite the land purchases, no record can be found of Jeremiah living at or near Ulladulla. The family resided at Stoney Creek near Jamberoo on property owned by Dr. Menzies until about 1864 when they moved to Bulli. The family later moved to Woonona.

The Kiama and District Historical Society have advised that Stoney Creek was the name given in early times to the locality about half way between Albion Park and Jamberoo. It was not far from the area of Curramore and although there was a school there from 1863 to 1872 there was never a village as such.

Jeremiah was 83 years old when he died in 1905 of senile decay.

Sarah and Jeremiah were married for 61 years when Jeremiah died in 1905. Sarah lived to the age of 92 years, the cause of death being senile decay.

The following articles appeared in the Illawarra Mercury:

Friday, 24 April, 1914

DEATH- Mrs Salisbury, one of the oldest residents of Bulli, passed away on Tuesday, and was buried on Wednesday afternoon in the Presbyterian Cemetery. She was 93 years of age and leaves a large number of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

8 May, 1914

MOTHERS DAY - A Mothers Day will be observed at the Woonona Presbyterian Church on Sunday, and services will be held at 11am. In the evening a memorial service will be held for the late Mrs Salisbury.

 

Third Generation

4. George SALISBURY. Son of Jeremiah SALISBURY & Sarah POPE. Born 17 May 1845. Christen 24 Sep 1848 in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire, ENGLAND⁵. Died Before 1849 in ENGLAND.

5. Thomas SALISBURY. Son of Jeremiah SALISBURY & Sarah POPE. Born 11 Nov 1847. Christen 24 Sep 1848 in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire, ENGLAND⁵. Died Before 1849 in ENGLAND.

It appears that Thomas and his brother, George may have died prior to their parents migration to Australia in 1848, however, there is no record of a burial in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire where his parents were married nor has a death record on the St. Catherine's House Indexes been identified.

Neither George nor Thomas arrived in Australia with their parents. The shipping indents relate to those who arrived in the colony, neither child is listed. Generally any deaths occurring at sea are recorded, and there is nothing to indicate that either child were actually ever on board. Although family 'legend' does indicate that Sarah lost a child on the voyage, it is possible that she may have been pregnant and gave birth on the voyage, however, this would normally be recorded in the shipping indents.

It was thought possible that the children may have been left in England with relatives, however as another child named George was born in 1857 this would seem unlikely.

6. Mary Ann SALISBURY. Daughter of Jeremiah SALISBURY & Sarah POPE. Born 5 Mar 1851 in Minnamurra, Jamberoo, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁵. Christen 20 Apr 1851 in Jamberoo, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁵. Died 13 Jun 1888 in Glebe, NSW, AUSTRALIA ². Buried 15 Jun 1888 in Woonona Presbyterian Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA ². Occupation Dressmaker. Known As Annie. Religion Church of England then Presbyterian.

Mary Anne or Annie as she was known, was the first of Jeremiah and Sarah's children to be born in Australian.

She married Gustavus Wilhelm Henri VOLLBRECHT, son of Johann Christian Hermann VOLLBRECHT & Dorothee Christianne A. A. FLEGEL, 10 May 1870 in Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³. Born Circa 1842 in Hanover, GERMANY ^2/98. Died 26 Oct 1899 in Lidcombe, NSW, AUSTRALIA ^2/98. Buried 27 Oct 1899 in Rookwood, NSW, AUSTRALIA ^2/98. Occupation Pastry Cook (1876) Baker (1899) Inspector of Bores ⁹⁸. Religion Church of England ^2/98.

Annie married Gustavus at the age of 19. Her occupation at this time was given as Dressmaker and she was living at 26 Hunter St. Gustavus was residing at Petersham. The witnesses to the marriage were Ellen Logan and Carl Ogaard. ³

They had the following children:

          14      i.        Adolph Henry Gustavus VOLLBRECHT

Annie and her husband lived in Melbourne for a time, and their only child, Adolph was born there in 1876.

Annie died in 1888 at Campbell St, Glebe of measles and pneumonia. The informant was John Watkins, believed to be a neighbour. ²

Annie is buried at Woonona Presbyterian Cemetery and her headstone reads "Beloved wife of Gustav Vollbrecht who died at Glebe."

It is understood that Annie's son, Adolph, who was 11 years old at the time of his mother's death was raised by his grandparents, Jeremiah and Sarah.

According to Gustavus' death certificate, he migrated to Australia about 1869. He died of cancer of the bladder and is buried at Rookwood Cemetery.²

Prior to his death, Gustavus was an inmate of the Rookwood Asylum.

Annie's death certificate gave Gustavus' name as Wilhelm Heinrich Gustav Adolph Vollbracht, however it is noted that the informant on this certificate was not a relative.

Although his occupation at the time of his son's birth was Pastry Cook and at the time of his death, a baker, it is interesting to note, that his son gave his father's occupation as an Inspector or Artesian Bores at the time of his marriage in 1899. ¹³

7. James Herbert SALISBURY. Son of Jeremiah SALISBURY & Sarah POPE. Born 29 Oct 1853 in Stoney Creek, Jamberoo, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁵. Christen 25 Dec 1853 in Jamberoo, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁵. Died 27 Jul 1949 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTALIA ². Buried 28 Jul 1949 in Bulli Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁴. Occupation Miner ³.

He married Martha CROMPTON, daughter of James CROMPTON & Mary DICKINSON, 25 Apr 1878 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Born 20 Feb 1858 in Fairy Meadow, NSW, AUSTRALIA ². Died 18 Jul 1943 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ². Buried 21 Jul 1943 in Bulli Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA ².

Martha was the sixth child of James and Mary Crompton, although at the time of her birth only two elder brothers were living. ¹

It would seem likely that Martha met her husband through Sarah Salisbury who was one of the witnesses at their marriage, together with Martha's elder brother, John. ³

James and Martha were married at St. Michaels Church of England at Wollongong in 1878, when James was 25 years of age. The witnesses to their marriage were James' sister, Sarah and Martha's brother, John. As Martha was about the same age as Sarah, it is likely that they were friends. ³

They had the following children:

          15      i.        Sarah Elizabeth SALISBURY

          16      ii.       Ethel May SALISBURY

          17      iii.       Mary Louisa SALISBURY

          18      iv.      Herbert James SALISBURY

          19      v.       Frederick William SALISBURY

          20      vi.      Joseph Crompton SALISBURY

          21      vii.      John SALISBURY

          22      viii.     Reginald Clarence SALISBURY

James purchased freehold land at Bulli and Balgownie, however he was required to sell when declared bankrupt in 1899. The family remained in the Bulli and Woonona district and in 1913 they were residing at Russell St, Woonona.

Martha died of senility in 1943, six years before her husband. At the time they were living at Popes Rd, Woonona. All their children, with the exception of Mary Louisa who had died in her teens were still living. She was buried in the Church of England Cemetery at Bulli. ²

James then went to live with his daughter Ethel at 41 Popes Rd, Woonona. He sold his house to Joseph for 100 pounds.

James's death certificate states the cause of death was senility. ²

James and Martha Salisbury with their children, circa 1910

Back: John, Frederick, Herbert James, Reginald C and Joseph C. Salisbury

Front: Sarah Waterfield nee Salisbury, Martha Salisbury nee Crompton, James Salisbury, Ethel Gerling nee Salisbury.

8. John SALISBURY. Son of Jeremiah SALISBURY & Sarah POPE. Born 8 Oct 1856 in Jamberoo, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁰. Died 24 Nov 1917 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Buried in Bulli Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁴.

John married Margaret Lucinda Jemima MURRAY, daughter of William MURRAY & Emma RIXON, 10 Apr 1880 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁰. Born 9 Nov 1859 in Tambaroora, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 14 Mar 1928 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Buried in Bulli Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁴. Known As Lucy.

Margaret's birth was registered as Louisa MURRY. Her death was registered as Louisa Salisbury. ⁴⁰

John and Margaret were married at St. Michaels Church in Wollongong according to the rites of the Church of England. He was a miner, residing in Bulli and she a servant residing in Wollongong. The witnesses to their marriage were John CRANE and Sarah SALISBURY, John's sister. ³

They had the following children:

          23      i.        Annie Lucinda SALISBURY

          24      ii.       Sarah Isabella Mary SALISBURY

          25      iii.       William Murray SALISBURY

          26      iv.      Ada Matilda SALISBURY

          27      v.       Florence Ellen SALISBURY

          28      vi.      John James Alfred SALISBURY

          29      vii.      Amy Adelaide SALISBURY

          30      viii.     Adolph Vernard SALISBURY

9. George SALISBURY. Son of Jeremiah SALISBURY & Sarah POPE. Born Dec 1857 in Jamberoo, NSW, AUSTRALIA ². Died 13 Jan 1858 in Jamberoo, NSW, AUSTRALIA ². Buried 1 Feb 1858 in Jamberoo, NSW, AUSTRALIA ².

Young George died at 7 weeks of age of a cold and cough, which he had for 3 weeks. His death was recorded as Salesbury.

The details of death were extracted from the death certificate on a visit to the Registrar and although the date of death is recorded as 13 January, the burial did not occur until 1 February. It would seem very unlikely at that time to have such a lengthy delay in burial, particularly when there appears to be no suspicious circumstances. It is believed, that the child may in fact have died on the 30th, but that at the time the event was registered it sounded like the 13th.

10. Elizabeth SALISBURY. Daughter of Jeremiah SALISBURY & Sarah POPE. Born 14 Mar 1859 in Jamberoo, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Died 10 Jun 1860 in Jamberoo, NSW, AUSTRALIA ². Buried 12 Jun 1860 in Jamberoo, NSW, AUSTRALIA ². Religion Church of England ².

Elizabeth died at 15 months of age of influenza, which she had for 7 weeks. She was buried in the Church of England Cemetery, at Jamberoo. ²

11. Sarah SALISBURY. Daughter of Jeremiah SALISBURY & Sarah POPE. Born 14 Mar 1859 in Jamberoo, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁸⁹. Died 1944 ¹⁸⁹ in Ryde, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Religion Wesleyan.

Sarah married William Gregory VEY, son of Charles VEY & Caroline Woolner JUNIPER, 28 Apr 1885 in Petersham, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³. Born 29 Jul 1856 in Shoreham, ENGLAND ³. Died 28 Mar 1893 in Newtown, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Occupation Engineer ³. Religion Wesleyan.

Sarah and William were married in Davies St, Petersham according to the rites of the Wesleyan Church. The witnesses to their marriage were William's brother, Peter Thomas Vey and Maria Provest. At the time, Sarah was 26 years of age and described as a spinster. William was aged 28 years, an engineer. Both were residing in Petersham at the time.³

They had the following children:

          31      i.        Myra VEY

          32      ii.       Charles VEY

          33      iii.       Alma VEY

          34      iv.      Janie VEY

 

12. Maria SALISBURY. Daughter of Jeremiah SALISBURY & Sarah POPE. Born 10 Aug 1861 in Stoney Creek, Jamberoo, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹. Died 8 Jul 1939 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁴. Buried in Bulli Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁴. Occupation Servant ³. Religion Church of England.

Maria is the ninth child of Jeremiah and Sarah's ten known children. Like many of her siblings, Maria was born at Stoney Creek near Jamberoo. The witness to her birth was Mrs. E. Vidler. Her father was the informant. ¹

Her family moved to Bulli when she was quite young, as her younger brother, Alfred was born there in 1864.

She married George REEKS, son of Philip Edwin REEKS & Ann FRY, 21 Jan 1880 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³. Born 1 Jul 1858 in Macquarie Fields, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹. Died 18 Jan 1936 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁴. Buried in Bulli Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁴. Occupation Labourer ³. Religion Independent.

George was the fifth of Edwin and Annie's six children; he was born in a tent at the Stone Barn near Macquarie Fields. Witnesses to his birth were Mrs Emma Howell (Nurse) and Mrs. Marsh. His mother, Ann, was the informant. ¹ It is believed that George's father worked as a carpenter for the railways and that the family had followed the building of the railway line from Parramatta to Campbelltown. It is not known when the family settled in the Wollongong district, although they were there at the time of George's father's death in 1866.

At the time of her marriage to George, Maria's father, Jeremiah was described as a Bushman. The couple were married according to the rites of the Congregational Church. Maria's sister, Sarah and George's brother, John were the witnesses to the marriage. Although the marriage certificate states that Maria was 19, she was infact still only 18 at the time of her marriage.³

They had the following children:

          35      i.        Selina Fry REEKS

          36      ii.       Frederick William REEKS

          37      iii.       George Edwin REEKS

          38      iv.      Emma Sarah REEKS

          39      v.       Millie REEKS

          40      vi.      Annie REEKS

          41      vii.      John REEKS

          42      viii.     Charles REEKS

          43      ix.       Ettie Maria REEKS

          44      x.       Mary Evelyn REEKS

          45      xi.       Alfred J. REEKS

          46      xii.      Percy REEKS

George and Maria Reeks with their children circa 1930’s

Back: Alfred, Percy, Mary Cunningham nee Reeks, Annie Narbeth nee Reeks, Millie Hausknectt nee Reeks, Frederick Reeks, George Reeks

Front: Ettie Bartlett nee Reeks, Selina Walker nee Reeks, George Reeks, Maria Reeks need Salisbury, Emma Hails nee Reeks.

George died just 3 days before his and Maria's 56th wedding anniversary. He was 77 years of age.

13. Alfred SALISBURY. Son of Jeremiah SALISBURY & Sarah POPE. Born 21 Sep 1864 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶⁴. Died 20 Sep 1946 in Coonabarabran, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶⁴. Buried in Coonabarabran, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴². Occupation Surveyors Labourer (1887)³. Religion Church of England.

Alfred married Alice TAAFFE, daughter of Patrick TAAFFE & Kate ANDERSON/HENDERSON, 29 Dec 1887 in Pyrmont, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³. Born 8 Feb 1867 in Dublin, IRELAND ¹⁶⁴. Died 8 Sep 1950 in Coonabarabran, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶⁴. Buried in Coonabarabran, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴². Occupation Domestic Servant (1887)³. Religion Catholic.

Alice immigrated to Australia with her twin brothers, John and Patrick on board the Smyrna in 1883 when she was 17 years of age.

Although she was Catholic, Alice and Alfred were married according to the rites of the Church of England at St. Bartholomew's Church, Pyrmont in Sydney. Alfred was a surveyor’s labourer and living at Burwood, whilst Alice was a domestic servant living at Homebush. The consent of E. Ward Esq, Registrar General was given, as Alice was under 21 years. The witnesses to their marriage were Elizabeth KEYS and Edward LOYDELL.³

It is said that Alice was 'disowned' by her family for marrying outside her faith.

They had the following children:

          47      i.        Percy SALISBURY

          48      ii.       Kathleen SALISBURY

          49      iii.       Dorothy SALISBURY

          50      iv.      Margaret SALISBURY

          51      v.       Alice SALISBURY

          52      vi.      Ellen SALISBURY

          53      vii.      John SALISBURY

          54      viii.     George B. SALISBURY

          55      ix.       Alfred James SALISBURY

          56      x.       Marjory M. SALISBURY

Alfred and Alice lived in Sydney for a time after their marriage and their two eldest children were born there. They moved to the country and the births of their children indicate that they were living near Narrabri in 1894. Alfred was granted a Conditional Purchase Lease (CPL 16:32, Parish of Yuggel, County of Napier) near Purlewaugh in New South Wales some time in the early 1900's, the property became known as “Coralyn” and his name is on the lease on the 1902 YUGGEL parish map. The block had an area of 2764 acres (about 1260 ha) and adjoined a block of 1043 acres owned by his son-in-law Lawrence H Nelson. George B Salisbury farmed the neighbouring property “Yuggel” to the east of “Coralyn” and Leslie Mullens farmed the neighbouring property “Yarrawonga” on the western side of “Coralyn”. It appears from the copy of the CPL 16:32 that the property may have been purchased for about 1800 pounds in 1916. Jack took over “Coralyn” from Margaret when she moved into Coonabarabran around 1960. The family held Alfred’s property until the early seventies. ²⁰⁹

Alfred, Alice and their children Alfred James and Ellen are noted on the 1925 Electoral Roll at Coralyn, in the district of Purlewaugh. Their son, John is recorded in 1928 at the same residence. In 1944 the following family members were listed on the Electoral Roll at Coralyn: Alfred, his wife Alice, his two unmarried sons Alfred James and Percy and his unmarried daughter, Ellen. ³¹

Fourth Generation

14. Adolph Henry Gustavus VOLLBRECHT. Son of Gustavus Wilhelm Henri VOLLBRECHT & Mary Ann SALISBURY. Born 7 Feb 1876 in Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA ^1/98. Died 19 Jan 1960 ¹. Occupation Warehouse Clerk (1899). Known As Addie. Religion Baptist ³.

Adolph was born at 228 Elizabeth St, Melbourne. ¹

Adolph married Pearl Thyra Eugenie LAWRENCE, daughter of John Rees LAWRENCE & Esther ELWELL, 6 Dec 1899 in Summer Hill, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³. Born 8 Aug 1878 in Paddington, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁹⁸. Died 23 Dec 1964 ⁹⁸. Religion Baptist ³.

They were married at 92 Smith Street, Summer Hill according to the rights of the Baptist Church in 1899. He was aged 23 and gave his usual residence as Hercules St, Ashfield, while Pearl, was 21 and resided at Smith St, Summer Hill. Both Adolph's parents were noted as deceased, as was Pearl's father. The witnesses to their marriage were Alfred Earnest Southwick and Muriel Ethel Driscoll. ³

They had the following children:

          57      i.        Gwendoline Annie VOLLBRECHT

          58      ii.       Madeline Pearl VOLLBRECHT

 

15. Sarah Elizabeth SALISBURY. Daughter of James Herbert SALISBURY & Martha CROMPTON. Born 1879 in NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹¹. Died 17 Oct 1959 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹².

She married George H. WATERFIELD, 1903 in Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 1915 ¹⁹². Known As Corny.

There is no death record for George Waterfield in 1915. A search of the BDM indexes reveals a death in 1927 for a George Waterfield aged 65 years at Ryde Mental Hospital.⁴⁰

They had the following children:

          59      i.        Harold J. WATERFIELD

          60      ii.       George S. WATERFIELD

          61      iii.       Lillian WATERFIELD

 

16. Ethel May SALISBURY. Daughter of James Herbert SALISBURY & Martha CROMPTON. Born 17 Feb 1881 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹¹. Died 20 Oct 1965 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹¹. Buried in Bulli Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA ².

She married Thomas Jacob GERLING, son of Thomas Christian GERLING & Catherine GIBSON, 3 Sep 1902 in Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹¹. Born 12 Aug 1879 in Burrawang, Molong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁶¹. Died 19 Sep 1942 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁶¹. Buried 20 Sep 1942 in Bulli Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁶¹. Occupation Lorry Driver (Bulli Shire Council).

They had the following children:

          62      i.        Clarice M. SALISBURY

          63      ii.       Thomas Stanley GERLING

          64      iii.       Eric James GERLING

          65      iv.      Ronald Frederick GERLING

          66      v.       Ivy Eileen GERLING

          67      vi.      Clarice Isabel GERLING

          68      vii.      Keith Reginald GERLING

          69      viii.     Gwendoline Mona GERLING

17. Mary Louisa SALISBURY. Daughter of James Herbert SALISBURY & Martha CROMPTON. Born 1882 in NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹¹. Died 7 Oct 1897 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

Mary Louisa was 15 years of age when she died of scarlet fever in 1897.

18. Herbert James SALISBURY. Son of James Herbert SALISBURY & Martha CROMPTON. Born 18 Mar 1884 in Jamberoo, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹. Died 8 Dec 1951. Buried in Woronora Crematorium, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁰. Occupation Miner.

He married Emily Jane RICHARDS, daughter of James RICHARDS & Emily Jane CLARKE, 27 Sep 1905 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹. Born 10 Sep 1883 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, ENGLAND ¹⁶¹. Died 16 May 1976 in Young, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹. Buried in Grenfell Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹.

Emily arrived in Australia on the steamship Dorinda in 1886 with her parents when aged 3 years. ¹⁶¹

It would appear that Emily Jane adopted the name Jane later in life. ¹⁶¹

Herbert and his bride, Emily Jane Richards were married at St. Augustine’s Church at Bulli, NSW.

Herbert was a Private in the 26th Battalion during the First World War. He enlisted on 25 August, 1915 and returned to Australia on 14 April, 1919. ⁹⁵

They had the following children:

          70      i.        Mary Amelia SALISBURY

          71      ii.       James Herbert SALISBURY

          72      iii.       Rosie Irene SALISBURY

19. Frederick William SALISBURY. Son of James Herbert SALISBURY & Martha CROMPTON. Born 1885 in NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹¹. Died 1945 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

He married Alice Blanche STANLEY, 1908 in Canterbury, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

Alice is likely to be the one whose birth was registered in 1885 at Liverpool as Alice B daughter of Thomas and Harriett.⁴⁰

They had the following children:

          73      i.        Doris M. SALISBURY

          74      ii.       Frederick James SALISBURY

20. Joseph Crompton SALISBURY. Son of James Herbert SALISBURY & Martha CROMPTON. Born 13 Dec 1889 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹³. Died 1 May 1959.

Joseph was a Private in the 55th Battalion during the First World War. He enlisted on 21 January, 1915 and returned to Australia on 4 May, 1917.⁹⁵

He married Florence May PARKER, 1913 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Born 1 Mar 1894 ¹⁹³. Died 6 Oct 1966 ¹⁹³.

They had the following children:

          75      i.        William Albert SALISBURY

          76      ii.       Joseph Oriel SALISBURY

          77      iii.       Frederick Raymond SALISBURY

          78      iv.      Florence May SALISBURY

          79      v.       Leonard SALISBURY

          80      vi.      James Edward SALISBURY

          81      vii.      Ronald Hugh SALISBURY

          82      viii.     Allan SALISBURY

21. John SALISBURY. Son of James Herbert SALISBURY & Martha CROMPTON. Born 1891 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 30 Sep 1968. Buried in Bulli Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Known As Jack.

John first married Mary Elizabeth HOWARTH, daughter of Charles HOWARTH & Mary Alice, 1911 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Born Circa 1889¹⁰. Died 21 Dec 1936 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Buried in Bulli Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁰.

They had the following children:

          83      i.        Herbert John SALISBURY

          84      ii.       Frederick W. SALISBURY

          85      iii.       Phyllis M. SALISBURY

He second married Evelyn Grace DAVIDSON, 1938 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Died 31 Oct 1961. Known As Eve.

They had the following children:

          86      i.        Shirley Evelyn SALISBURY

22. Reginald Clarence SALISBURY. Son of James Herbert SALISBURY & Martha CROMPTON. Born 1896 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

He married Amber E. WILLIAMS, 1916 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

They had the following children:

          87      i.        Charles Frederick James SALISBURY

The SMH reports a death dated 10 Oct 1980 for Reginald Bertram Salisbury aged 84 at Figtree. It is possible this entry relates to Reginald.¹²⁷

23. Annie Lucinda SALISBURY. Daughter of John SALISBURY & Margaret Lucinda Jemima MURRAY. Born 22 Jul 1881 ¹⁹⁰.

She married Frederick C. BARLOGIO, son of Frederick BARLOGIO & Mary DALY, 1901 in Redfern, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹¹. Born 1874 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

They had the following children:

          88      i.        John J. BARLOGIO

          89      ii.       Frederick W. BARLOGIO

          90      iii.       Joseph V. BARLOGIO

          91      iv.      Dorothy G. BARLOGIO

          92      v.       Annie Lucinda BARLOGIO

24. Sarah Isabella Mary SALISBURY. Daughter of John SALISBURY & Margaret Lucinda Jemima MURRAY. Born 15 Nov 1882 ¹⁹⁰. Died 7 May 1973 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA. ¹²⁷

Sarah married James CRANE, 1901 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹¹.

According to her sister, Addie Thompson, Sarah had 5 daughters, 3 of whom died as infants (under 2 years of age). They had the following known children:

          93      i.        James M. CRANE

          94      ii.       Mary E. L. CRANE

          95      iii.       Amy C. CRANE

          96      iv.      Clara V. CRANE

          97      v.       William CRANE

25. William Murray SALISBURY. Son of John SALISBURY & Margaret Lucinda Jemima MURRAY. Born 10 Aug 1884 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴. Died 27 Jan 1954 in Concord, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁰.

William married Martha BRADLEY, 1906 in Redfern, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

They had the following children:

          98      i.        Victor C. SALISBURY

          99      ii.       Sarah M. SALISBURY

          100     iii.       Emma I. SALISBURY

          101     iv.      John B. SALISBURY

          102     v.       Kitty Irene SALISBURY

          103     vi.      Joyce Adelaide SALISBURY

          104     vii.      Jean SALISBURY

The Australian Army provided the following details regarding William and his service:

William enlisted in the 1st Australian Imperial Force at Sydney on 21 August, 1914 and was allocated Army number 89. At the time of his enlistment he stated that he was born at Bulli and was 30 years of age. His next of kin was his wife, Martha Salisbury of Campbell St, Woonona.

William embarked for service overseas with the 3rd Australian Infantry Battalion on board the 'Euripides' on 20 October, 1914. He served at the Gallipoli Peninsula, the Middle East and France with the 3rd and 55th Australian Infantry Battalions.

William disembarked in New South Wales from France on the hired transport "Port Darwin" on 26 December, 1918. He was discharged from the 1st Australian Imperial Force on 24 February, 1919.

William was awarded the 1914/15 Star, the British War Medal the Victory Medal and the Anzac Commemorative Medallion.

A newspaper cutting found amongst the papers of Emma Hails (William's cousin) detailed his death in 1954 at the Repatriation Hospital at Concord, NSW. ¹⁰

26. Ada Matilda SALISBURY. Daughter of John SALISBURY & Margaret Lucinda Jemima MURRAY. Born 27 Aug 1886 ¹⁹⁰.

She married Thomas JONES, 1905 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

They had the following known children:

          105     i.        Frederick W. JONES

          106     ii.       Harry JONES

27. Florence Ellen SALISBURY. Daughter of John SALISBURY & Margaret Lucinda Jemima MURRAY. Born 28 Apr 1888 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

She married Lesley G. CLARKE, 1905 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

According to her sister, Addie Thompson, Florence had one daughter and two sons, one of who died very young.

28. John James Alfred SALISBURY. Son of John SALISBURY & Margaret Lucinda Jemima MURRAY. Born 23 May 1892 ¹⁹¹ in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 21 Oct 1972 in Greenacre, NSW, AUSTRALIA. ¹²⁷

John was noted on the Nominal Roll for WWI as a Lieutenant in the A.M.D Train who enlisted on 21 September, 1914 and returned to Australia on 15 Feb, 1918.⁹⁵

He married Mary Jane OLDROYD (pictured), daughter of Joseph OLDROYD & Mary Anne CROFT, on 28 Feb 1920 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Born Circa 1895, Mount Kembla, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹³. Died 9 Jan 1933. Buried 10 Jan 1933 in Bulli Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁰. They had one child:

          107     i.        Vernard Joseph SALISBURY

He then married Hilda May HOGG, 1938 in Canterbury, NSW, AUSTRALIA.  Died 18 Jan 1976 in Greenacre, NSW, AUSTRALIA.¹²⁷

They had one child who died in infancy:

          108     ii.       John Richard SALISBURY

Recollections of his granddaughter, Susie are that he used the name Jack, as well as John. He was a train driver and lived in Old Kent Road, Greenacre, Sydney.  During WWI he was in the camel corps in North Africa.  She has some brass vases made out of shell casings that he acquired at the time in Damascus.  He reached the rank of Lieutenant. ²¹²

29. Amy Adelaide SALISBURY. Daughter of John SALISBURY & Margaret Lucinda Jemima MURRAY. Born 24 Dec 1895 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹¹. Died 30 Dec 1995 in Bateau Bay, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹²⁷. Known As Addie.

She married John Rowan THOMPSON, 25 Dec 1919 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹¹.

They had the following children:

          109     i.        Alice Catherine THOMPSON

          110     ii.       Female THOMPSON

          111     iii.       Male THOMPSON

          112     iv.      Male THOMPSON

30. Adolph Vernard SALISBURY. Son of John SALISBURY & Margaret Lucinda Jemima MURRAY. Born 16 Aug 1899 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹¹. Died 29 Jun 1919 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Buried in Bulli Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹¹.

Adolph died at 19 years of age and is buried at Bulli Cemetery.

 

31. Myra VEY. Daughter of William Gregory VEY & Sarah SALISBURY. Born 1885 in Petersham, NSW, AUSTRALIA. ³⁹

She married Benjamin A. BARKER, 1904 in Marrickville, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

Benjamin may be the one who died in 1909 at Goulburn, son of Benjamin and Mary.³⁹

They had the following children:

          113     i.        Thomas W. A. BARKER

          114     ii.       Dulcie V. BARKER

          115     iii.       Doris May BARKER

 

 

 

32. Charles VEY. Son of William Gregory VEY & Sarah SALISBURY. Born 1887 in Petersham, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 27 Feb 1959.

He married Ada Augusta Mary MOLLER, daughter of August MOLLER & Mary L'ESTRAGE, 30 Oct 1913 in Condobolin, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Born 4 Mar 1889. Died 15 May 1971.

They had the following children:

          116     i.        Gregory Charles VEY

          117     ii.       George Eric VEY

33. Alma VEY. Daughter of William Gregory VEY & Sarah SALISBURY. Born 1889 in Petersham, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

She married John MILLER, 1908 in Canterbury, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

No record of any children to Alma and John Miller has been found in NSW BDM indexes. ³⁹

 

34. Janie VEY. Daughter of William Gregory VEY & Sarah SALISBURY. Born 1892 in Gulgong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

She married Walter J. ROSSITER, 1914 in Marrickville, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

They had the following children:

          118     i.        Alfred R. ROSSITER

          119     ii.       Ellen Jean ROSSITER

          120     iii.       William Allen ROSSITER

          121     iv.      Marjorie Noelene ROSSITER

 

 

35. Selina Fry REEKS. Daughter of George REEKS & Maria SALISBURY. Born 6 Aug 1880 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹¹. Died 1963 in Thirroul, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁰². Buried in Wollongong Crematorium, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁰². Known As Lena. Religion Salvation Army.  

Selina is the eldest of George Reeks and Maria Salisbury's 12 children. She was born at Moore's Lane, Wollongong. The witnesses to her birth were Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Edwards. Her mother was the informant. ¹

She married William George WALKER, son of William WALKER & Jane Ann BOLLINGS, 30 Oct 1901 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁰². Born 1877 in Durham, ENGLAND ⁹. Died 1963 ¹⁰². Occupation Miner ³. Religion Salvation Army.

William migrated to Australia with his mother, her husband and his brothers and sisters on the Northbrook which arrived in Sydney on 15 Aug 1879. ³⁷

Selina and William were married at the residence of William's step-father, William Metcalfe in Russell St, Woonona according to the rites of the Salvation Army. The witnesses to the marriage were Selina's sister, Emma and William's brother, John. ³

They had the following children:

          122     i.        Bertha WALKER

          123     ii.       Ethel Lillian WALKER

          124     iii.       Florence May WALKER

          125     iv.      Amy Adelaide WALKER

          126     v.       William George WALKER

          127     vi.      Charles A. WALKER

          128     vii.      John Frederick WALKER

          129     viii.     James Arthur WALKER

          130     ix.       Harold E. WALKER

          131     x.       Percival Allan WALKER

          132     xi.       Dorothea WALKER

          133     xii.      Mavis Isabella WALKER (Twin)

          134     xiii.     Russell Gordon WALKER (Twin)

          135     xiv.     Keith WALKER

          136     xv.      Raymond Francis WALKER

Walker and Reeks family circa 1913

Back row: William Walker, Selina Walker nee Reeks with baby, Harold, Emma Hails nee Reeks

Middle row: Charlie Walker, William Walker, Sarah Vey nee Salisbury, Jack Walker, Maria Reeks nee Salisbury with Jim, Ivy Hails

Front row: Amy Walker , Ethel Walker and Florrie Walker

 Selina was 83 years of age when she died. The cause of death was given as old age. She and William had been married 61 years and had 15 children. ²⁵

36. Frederick William REEKS. Son of George REEKS & Maria SALISBURY. Born 20 Nov 1881 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁷.

He married Johanna Christina Amelia HAUSKNECHT, daughter of Carl F. F. HAUSKNECHT & Madeline, 29 Mar 1903 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Born 24 Jun 1880. Died 1930 in Broken Hill, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Known As Hannah.

They had the following children:

137     i.        Frederick William REEKS

138     ii.       Alfred George REEKS

139     iii.       Marguerita Emma REEKS

140     iv.      Alan John REEKS

 

It appears that Frederick and Johanna first child was born in Woonona and that they moved to Broken Hill some time between 1904 and 1906.

It is possible that Frederick may be the one who married Ada Irene Couch at Broken Hill in 1941. He would have been 60 years of age at the time.⁴⁰

To date, his death has not been confirmed.

 

37. George Edwin REEKS. Son of George REEKS & Maria SALISBURY. Born 24 Sep 1883 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁴. Died 15 Jul 1931 in Queensland, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁴. Known As Matt.

George is George and Maria's third child. He was born at Fairy Meadow Rd, Wollongong. The witnesses to his birth were Dr. Thompson and Mrs. Edwards. His father was the informant. ¹

He married Mary Jane MORRIS, daughter of John MORRIS & Sarah EDWARDS/HARVEY, 5 Oct 1906 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁴. Born 22 Oct 1884 in West End, Brisbane, QLD, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁴. Died 19 May 1983 in Ipswich, QLD, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁴.

The witnesses to George and Mary Jane's wedding were his sister, Millie Reeks and Herbert James Salisbury. ¹⁹⁴

They had the following children:

          141     i.        Myra Sarah REEKS

          142     ii.       John REEKS

          143     iii.       Mary Jane REEKS

          144     iv.      Isabella REEKS

          145     v.       Frederick William REEKS

          146     vi.      George Edwin REEKS

          147     vii.      Joan REEKS

George and Mary went to Queensland to live and settled in Blackstone near Brisbane. It would seem this occurred most likely between the birth of John in 1909 and Mary Jane in 1912.

George went blind in his late thirties. He died when aged 47 years, his wife; Mary however lived until she was 98 years of age.

38. Emma Sarah REEKS. Daughter of George REEKS & Maria SALISBURY. Born 26 Aug 1885 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Died 27 Apr 1978 in Turrella, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴. Buried 1 May 1978 in Woronora Crematorium, Woronora, NSW AUSTRALIA ⁴. Occupation Domestic ³. Religion Church of England.

She first married Bartholomew METCALFE, son of James METCALFE & Jane Ann BOLLINGS, 24 Mar 1904 in Petersham, NSW, AUSTRALIA³. Born 9 Jan 1880 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA¹¹. Died 11 Nov 1904 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA². Buried 13 Nov 1904 in General Cemetery, Bulli². Occupation Miner². Known As Sonny ?. Religion Salvation Army.

Emma and Bartholomew Metcalfe were married in Petersham by a Salvation Army Officer. The witnesses to their marriage were Emma's sister, Selina and her husband William Walker, who also happened to be Bartholomew's step-brother. ³

Bartholomew went to work at South Bulli mine on 25 September 1895 at the age of 15 and was employed underground by a contractor. Bartholomew was killed in a mining accident at Bulli Colliery just 9 months after his marriage to Emma. The cause of death found by a Coroner's Jury Inquest held at the Court House Bulli was a fractured skull.

The following appeared in the Illawarra Mercury of Wednesday November 16, 1904:

A miner named Bartholomew Metcalf, 24 years of age, was killed in the South Bulli colliery at about 6 o'clock on Friday evening through a fall of coal. One piece of about a ton weight fell on the upper portion of his body, crushing his skull. An inquest on the body was held on Saturday before Deputy Coroner J. Hart, JP., when the jury returned a verdict of death from injuries accidentally received. Deceased had been married about eight months.

She second married Robert HAILS, son of Robert Cornelius HAILS & Isabella COURT, 6 Feb 1909 in Helensburgh, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Born 20 Feb 1883 in Clifton, NSW, AUSTRALIA¹. Died 22 Sep 1957 in Bathurst, NSW, AUSTRALIA². Buried 24 Sep 1957 in Church of England Cemetery, Woronora, NSW, AUSTRALIA². They were divorced 23 Nov 1926. Occupation Miner³, Labourer ². Religion Church of England.

The informant and witness of Robert's birth was his grandmother, Isabella Goundry. It is known however that Isabella did not marry Joseph Goundry until 1886. Isabella also stated that her daughter and son-in-law were married in England, when in fact they were married in Newcastle, NSW. She also stated that her daughter, Isabella was born in England, when she too was born in Newcastle. It is not known why she gave false information to the Registrar, except perhaps to cover the fact that she was living with Joseph Goundry without being married, although her husband had died in 1880. Is it possible that she left her husband prior to his death and moved to Clifton with Joseph ?

Robert first appeared on Electoral Rolls in 1906, a resident of Helensburgh, his occupation listed as Miner. He remained in the South Coast area for many years. ³¹

Emma married Robert Hails at Helensburgh according to the rites of the Methodist church in the home of Robert's stepfather, Benjamin Batey. The witnesses to their marriage were Robert's brother, John and his sister, Isabella. ³

They had the following children:

          148     i.        Olive Isabella HAILS

          149     ii.       Ivy Sarah HAILS

          150     iii.       Robert George HAILS

          151     iv.      Myrtle Annie HAILS

          152     v.       John Concord HAILS

          153     vi.      Alfred William HAILS

Robert purchased land at Helensburgh in 1916 from his brother-in-law Charles Campbell. This land is described as Portion 597 and was located on Boomerang St, Helensburgh. He sold the land in 1918. ³²

Robert and Emma were living at Coledale when their daughter Myrtle Annie was born in 1914.

It would appear the family moved shortly before this, as Robert and Emma's two younger children, were born in the Sydney suburb of Concord in 1917 and 1918.

By 1925, Robert had reappeared on Electoral Rolls at Helensburgh.

Robert and Emma were legally divorced in May 1926.

In 1932 Emma and her children were residing at 30 Hannan St, Arncliffe.³⁰

Robert married Eileen Moon at the Registrar's Office at Canterbury in 1927. At the time he was working as a Council Labourer and they were both residing at Lakemba. The witnesses at their marriage were W. A. Dalton and Doreen Murphy. ³

In 1932 Robert was residing at 27 Pentland Avenue, Punchbowl.³⁰ It is believed that at some stage he had property in the vicinity of Waterfall. Robert later moved to Bathurst and was residing at Perthville when he died in 1957 aged 76 years of myocardial degeneration, which he had suffered for several years. The informant at his death was his son-in-law, R. T. Pethybridge. ²

The following funeral notice appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald of Tuesday, 24 September, 1957:

HAILS - The relatives and friends of the late ROBERT HAILS of Waterfall and Bathurst, are invited to attend a graveside service at Wornonora Cemetery at 2pm., today, Tuesday. (Full service Bathurst, Monday.)

No mention of his death could be found in the Bathurst papers of that time. Robert did not leave a will, however, his son by his second marriage, Robert John, made application to the Supreme Court to administer his father's estate. This was granted 1 June, 1961. ⁸²

Emma never remarried and was 92 years of age when she died. ²⁷

Emma's son, Alf has a large number of photo's, cards and postcards that belonged to Emma. Amongst them a several postcards from her sister-in-law, Hannah in Broken Hill and several Christmas cards from her cousin, Addie.

39. Millie REEKS. Daughter of George REEKS & Maria SALISBURY. Born 16 Aug 1887 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹¹.

She married Carl William August HAUSKNECHT, son of Carl F. F. HAUSKNECHT & Madeline, 1911 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Born 13 May 1884 in Maryborough, Queensland, AUSTRALIA ⁹⁵. Known As Charles.

Charles was a Private in the 9th Battalion in World War I - he returned to Australia on 17 July 1916. He also enlisted in World War II on the 8 Jan 1942 as a Private in the Volunteer Defence Corps and was discharged on the 28 May 1943.⁹⁵

They had the following children:

          154     i.        Marjory REEKS

          155     ii.       Charles HAUSKNECHT

40. Annie REEKS. Daughter of George REEKS & Maria SALISBURY. Born 1889 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA³⁹. Religion Salvation Army.

Annie and William were married at the Salvation Army Church in Russell St, Woonona. ³

Annie was very clever at crocheting. She also had a lovely voice and sang in choirs - the Salvation Army choir in particular. She was very involved in community work and helped run the soup kitchens during the war years. She was also Secretary of the Bulli Branch of the 2GB Happiness Club. ¹⁹⁵

She married William John NARBETH, 27 Aug 1906 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁵. Religion Salvation Army.

William went into South Bulli mine when he was 12 years old. He used to ride a bicycle. William was one of the founders of the Bulli Volunteer Bush Brigade and received a medal for long service (30 years) from the Brigade. ¹⁹⁵

They had the following children:

          156     i.        Florence May NARBETH

          157     ii.       Dorothy NARBETH

          158     iii.       William Thomas NARBETH

41. John REEKS. Son of George REEKS & Maria SALISBURY. Born 31 Oct 1891 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 1909 in Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Buried in Rookwood Cemetery, Lidcombe, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁵.

It is understood that John was in the Navy and that he died at 18 years of age and was buried at Rookwood Cemetery, although this has not been confirmed his death record has been located in 1909.²⁵

42. Charles REEKS. Son of George REEKS & Maria SALISBURY. Born 1893 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 6 Aug 1897 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ². Buried 7 Aug 1897 in Presbyterian Cemetery, Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ². Religion Presbyterian.

Charles died aged 3 years and 9 months of typhoid fever and aphemia. ²

43. Ettie Maria REEKS. Daughter of George REEKS & Maria SALISBURY. Born 27 Sep 1895 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁶. Died 10 Jun 1949 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA¹⁹⁶. Buried in Woronora Crematorium, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁶. Religion Presbyterian.

She second married Charles William BARTLETT, 26 Jan 1919 in St. Augustine’s, Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁶.

Charles may be the son Charles and Ellen Bartlett who was born in 1895.

They had the following children:

          159     i.        Edna REEKS

          160     ii.       Charles Frederick BARTLETT

          161     iii.       Lillian May BARTLETT

          162     iv.      Nita BARTLETT

          163     v.       Colin George BARTLETT

          164     vi.      Betty BARTLETT (Twin)

          165     vii.      Jean BARTLETT (Twin)

          166     viii.     Gordon BARTLETT

44. Mary Evelyn REEKS. Daughter of George REEKS & Maria SALISBURY. Born 1897 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 19 Oct 1972 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁹³. Buried in Lakeside Gardens, Dapto, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁹³. Religion Presbyterian.

She married Hugh CUNNINGHAM, 1927 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

They had the following children:

          167     i.        Catherine Mary CUNNINGHAM

          168     ii.       Myrtle Evelyn CUNNINGHAM

          169     iii.       Ellen Francis CUNNINGHAM

 

Mary died at 75 years of age of heart failure.

 

Pictured right: Mary and her husband Hugh Cunningham, with their daughter, Catherine.

 

45. Alfred J. REEKS. Son of George REEKS & Maria SALISBURY. Born 1900 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

He first married Frances.

He second married Clara R. FLINT, daughter of William H. FLINT & Henrietta M., 1924 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Born 1904 in Goulburn, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

They had the following children:

          170     i.        Trevor REEKS

46. Percy REEKS. Son of George REEKS & Maria SALISBURY. Born 1902 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

He first married Christina M. CONLON/VITNELL, daughter of John T. VITNELL & Clara E. CONLON, 1922 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Born 6 Nov 1904 in Werris Creek, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹¹⁵. Died 1981 in Goondiwindi QLD ¹¹⁵. Known As Chrissie.

They had the following children:

          171     i.        Percival Frederick REEKS

          172     ii.       Marie Christina REEKS

He second married Janet SCOTT, 1941 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Occupation Barmaid.

47. Percy SALISBURY. Son of Alfred SALISBURY & Alice TAAFFE. Born 1889 in Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Died 11 Sep 1956 in Coonabarabran, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁸⁸. Buried in Coonabarabran, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴².

Percy appeared on the 1944 Electoral Roll at Coralyn in the District of Purlewaugh. ³¹

48. Kathleen SALISBURY. Daughter of Alfred SALISBURY & Alice TAAFFE. Born 26 Oct 1891 in Petersham, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 24 Oct 1972.¹⁸⁸

She married George Raphael MULLENS, son of George MULLENS & Mary, 21 May 1912 in Gunnedah, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 1941 in Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

They had the following children:

          173     i.        Alfred George MULLENS

          174     ii.       Leslie Thomas MULLENS

          175     iii.       Doris Lorraine MULLENS

          176     iv.      Patrick Shannon MULLENS

          177     v.       John Gregory MULLENS

49. Dorothy SALISBURY. Daughter of Alfred SALISBURY & Alice TAAFFE. Born 1894 in Narrabri, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Buried in Rookwood, NSW, AUSTRALIA.

She married Lawrence H. NELSON, 1914 in Quirindi, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Known As Laurie.

They had the following children:

          178     i.        Reginald L. NELSON

          179     ii.       Betty NELSON

          180     iii.       Patricia NELSON

          181     iv.      Nancy Margaret NELSON

          182     v.       Donald NELSON

          183     vi.      Gregory NELSON

          184     vii.      Leonard NELSON

          185     viii.     Ann NELSON

          186     ix.       Gordon NELSON

50. Margaret SALISBURY. Daughter of Alfred SALISBURY & Alice TAAFFE. Born 1895 in Narrabri, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Died 22 Sep 1973 in Coonabarabran, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁸⁸.

She had the following child:

          56      i.        Marjory M. SALISBURY

She married Bertram TAYLOR, 1921 in Coonabarabran, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Known As Bert.

They had the following children:

          187     i.        Joan Mary TAYLOR

          188     ii.       Alice TAYLOR

          189     iii.       Gordon TAYLOR

          190     iv.      Bert TAYLOR

          191     v.       Noel TAYLOR

          192     vi.      Allan TAYLOR

51. Alice SALISBURY. Daughter of Alfred SALISBURY & Alice TAAFFE. Born 1897.⁴⁰ Known As Susie.

She married Sydney Graham LEADBEATTER, 23 Apr 1921 in Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶⁴. Died 31 May 1976 in Punchbowl, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹²⁷. Known As Sid.

They had the following children:

          193     i.        Emma May LEADBEATTER

          194     ii.       Kathleen LEADBEATTER

          195     iii.       Edith Margaret LEADBEATTER

          196     iv.      Albert John LEADBEATTER

          197     v.       Sydney Graham LEADBEATTER

          198     vi.      Barbara Alice LEADBEATTER

          199     vii.      Mary Rose LEADBEATTER

          200     viii.     Dorothy Anne LEADBEATTER

          201     ix.       James LEADBEATTER

Alice Salisbury and her husband Sid Leadbeatter with their children and grandchildren circa 1944-45

Back row: Emma May, Barbara Alice, Albert John, and Sydney Graham

Front row: Margaret Edith (with her son, Leonard) Sydney Snr, James (seated), Stanley (May’s son) Dorothy, Alice, Kathleen (nursing her son Joseph) and Mary Rose

52. Ellen SALISBURY. Daughter of Alfred SALISBURY & Alice TAAFFE. Born 1901 in Forbes, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 4 Oct 1992 in Coonabarabran, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁸⁸. Known As Babs.

Ellen appeared on the 1925 and 1944 Electoral Rolls at Coralyn in the District of Purlewaugh. ³¹

She died at the Nursing Home in Coonabarabran aged 91 years. ¹²⁷

53. John SALISBURY. Son of Alfred SALISBURY & Alice TAAFFE. Born 1906 in Gunnedah, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 1994. Known As Jack.

John appeared on the 1928 Electoral Roll at Coralyn in the District of Purlewaugh. ³¹

He married Kath DALEY.

They had the following children:

          202     i.        Colleen SALISBURY

          203     ii.       Owen SALISBURY

          204     iii.       John SALISBURY

          205     iv.      Maria SALISBURY

54. George B. SALISBURY. Son of Alfred SALISBURY & Alice TAAFFE. Born 14 Apr 1908 in Coonabarabran, NSW, AUSTRALIA²⁰⁸. Died 27 Jun 1974. Buried in Coonabarabran, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴².

George enlisted in the 25th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps for Part Time Duty on the 7 Mar 1942. He was a Private and discharged on the 10 May 1944.²⁰⁸

He first married Heather Belle BLACKMAN, daughter of Sidney Herbert BLACKMAN & Sarah Ann, 1937 in Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Died 1 Jun 1943 in Randwick, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Buried in Coonabarabran, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴².

They had the following children:

          206     i.        Janet SALISBURY     

He second married Eva BAILEY and they had the following children.

207     ii.       Pamela SALISBURY

          208     iii.       Ian SALISBURY

55. Alfred James SALISBURY. Son of Alfred SALISBURY & Alice TAAFFE. Born 31 Jul 1912 in Parkes, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁸. Died 22 Dec 1951. Buried in Coonabarabran, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴². Known As James.

Alfred enlisted in the Australian Army on 7 Mar 1942 at Coonabarabran. He was discharged on 30 Sep 1945 as a Private in the 25th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps Part Time Duty. He listed his father, Alfred as his Next of Kin.²⁰⁸

There is a conflict with the date of birth the WWII Nominal Roll and the BDM Indexes. The later indicates Alfred was born in 1902 and the former, 1912.

Alfred James appeared on the 1925 and 1944 Electoral Rolls at Coralyn in the District of Purlewaugh. ³¹

Fifth Generation

57. Gwendoline Annie VOLLBRECHT. Daughter of Adolph Henry Gustavus VOLLBRECHT & Pearl Thyra Eugenie LAWRENCE. Born 31 Jul 1901 in Glebe, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁹⁸. Died 10 Jan 1973 in Parramatta, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁹⁸. Occupation Legal Secretary ⁹⁸.

She married Hugh Osborne MOCATTA, 31 Jul 1922 in All Saints, Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA ⁹⁸. Born 23 Mar 1897 in Gordon, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁹⁸. Died 25 Feb 1979 in Turramurra, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁹⁸. Occupation Clerk/Public Servant ⁹⁸.

Hugh was a Flight Lieutenant during WWII and was discharged on 26 Nov 1945. ²⁰⁸

58. Madeline Pearl VOLLBRECHT. Daughter of Adolph Henry Gustavus VOLLBRECHT & Pearl Thyra Eugenie LAWRENCE. Born 18 Nov 1912 in Mosman, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁹⁸. Died 14 Jul 1994 ⁹⁸.

She married James Gillespie Sydney MOFFATT, 1939 in North Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 22 Apr 1986 ⁹⁸. Occupation Solicitor.

59. Harold J. WATERFIELD. Son of George H. WATERFIELD & Sarah Elizabeth SALISBURY. Born 1904 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Known As Harry.

He married Mona ACRES, 1926 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

60. George S. WATERFIELD. Son of George H. WATERFIELD & Sarah Elizabeth SALISBURY.

He married Irene E. SIMPSON, 1935 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

61. Lillian WATERFIELD. Daughter of George H. WATERFIELD & Sarah Elizabeth SALISBURY.

She married Philip J. ACRES, 1925 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

62. Clarice M. SALISBURY. Daughter of & Ethel May SALISBURY. Born 1901 in Newtown, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 1901 in Newtown, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

63. Thomas Stanley GERLING. Son of Thomas Jacob GERLING & Ethel May SALISBURY. Born 16 Mar 1903 ¹⁹¹. Died 26 Jul 1975 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹¹.

64. Eric James GERLING. Son of Thomas Jacob GERLING & Ethel May SALISBURY. Born 26 Mar 1905 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁸. Died 25 Feb 1974. Buried in Wollongong Crematorium, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹¹.

Eric enlisted in the Australian Army on 28 Jul 1942 at Dapto. He was discharged on the 18 May 1951 as a Major in the Australian War Crimes Section.²⁰⁸

He married Eliza Lavina DONG, 1925 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA⁴⁰.

65. Ronald Frederick GERLING. Son of Thomas Jacob GERLING & Ethel May SALISBURY. Born 9 Jun 1907¹⁹¹. Died 19 Aug 1957¹⁹¹. Buried in Bulli Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹¹.

66. Ivy Eileen GERLING. Daughter of Thomas Jacob GERLING & Ethel May SALISBURY. Born 24 Jun 1910⁶¹. Died 3 Aug 1913 ⁶¹ in Bulli Cottage Hospital, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁰. Buried in Bulli Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁶¹.

Ivy died at 3 years of age. Ron had taken her to the toilet and held the candle for her. He put the candle down on the ground and told her to wait while he used the toilet, but the breeze blew Ivy's pinny onto the flame and it caught fire. Ivy ran up the yard screaming for her mother but her running only fanned the flames and intensified the fire. As she screamed, she sucked flames and smoke into her lungs and burnt her airways considerably. Her mother dumped her in the tub. Huge blisters formed under her arms and hung down like large sacks of fluid, these burst and the limbs became gangrene. Shed died shortly after in hospital. ⁶¹

The following was printed in the local paper at the time:

The infant daughter of Mr. Thomas Gerling, of Popes Lane, Woonona, was admitted to the Bulli Cottage Hospital, suffering from the effects of a burning accident, and succumbed to her injuries.

67. Clarice Isabel GERLING. Daughter of Thomas Jacob GERLING & Ethel May SALISBURY. Born 18 Dec 1913 ⁶¹ in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁶¹. Died 18 Jun 1970 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA⁶¹. Buried in Bulli Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁶¹.

Death Notice from the Illawarra Mercury reads:

COX, Clarice Isabel - June 23, 1970, at her residence, 45 Popes Rd, Woonona; wife of the late Herbert Cox, and loved mother of Marshall, Maureen (Sydney), Brenda (New Zealand), Pam (Mrs R. Simpson, Balgownie), Janice and dear grandmother of her grandchildren. Aged 57 years.

She married Herbert COX, son of Alfred COX & Sylvia MARSH, 20 Jul 1935 in St. Augustine’s, Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³. Born 16 Jun 1905 in Hednesford, Staffordshire, ENGLAND ⁶¹. Died 16 Oct 1968 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁶¹. Occupation Farmer, Miner, Cleaner ⁶¹. Known As Herb.

Death Notice from the Illawarra Mercury reads:

COX, Herbert - October 16, 1968, at his residence 45 Popes Rd, Woonona; beloved husband of Clarice Isabel Cox, and loved father and father-in-law of Marshall, Maureen (Sydney), Brenda and Robert Tamasi (Wollongong), Pam and Ronald Simpson (Balgownie) and Jan, and loved Pop of Julie, Kerrie and Graeme. Aged 63 years.

68. Keith Reginald GERLING. Son of Thomas Jacob GERLING & Ethel May SALISBURY. Born 13 Jun 1917 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁸.

Keith enlisted in the Australian Army during WWII on 16 Feb 1942 at Bulli. He was discharged on 30 Sep 1945 as a Private, his posting at discharge with the 12th Battalion.²⁰⁸

He married Barbara Lambert BLAIR, 1 Oct 1938 in Helensburgh, NSW, AUSTRALIA⁴⁰. They were divorced.

69. Gwendoline Mona GERLING. Daughter of Thomas Jacob GERLING & Ethel May SALISBURY. Born 11 Sep 1923 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁶¹. Died 30 Sep 1999 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁶¹. Buried 5 Oct 1999 in Wollongong Crematorium, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁶¹.

Death Notice from the Illawarra Mercury reads:

BENJAMIN, Gwen - September 30, 1999. Peacefully at hospital of Corrimal. Dearly loved wife of Vivian (deceased). Cherished mother of Vivienne, robin, Lynn, Denis, Graham. Loved sister of Keith. Aged 76 years. With Dad.

She married Vivian Wilson BENJAMIN, 22 Dec 1944 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Died 7 Nov 1966.

70. Mary Amelia SALISBURY. Daughter of Herbert James SALISBURY & Emily Jane RICHARDS. Born 10 Mar 1906 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹. Died 1 Apr 1976 in Moruya, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹.

She first married Jeremiah BEADON, son of William BEADON & Bridget FRENCH, 28 Apr 1923 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹. Born 14 Jan 1894 in Young, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹. Died 3 Jun 1962 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹. Buried in Bulli Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹. Known As Jerry.

Notes made by son Eric (may contain errors) provided by Michael Beadon:

Born at Young NSW. Grew up at Bimbi. Drove horse team with father carting general goods between Young and Bimbi. Worked for Gaults at Tubbul-farm work. Worked with Alf Heidtmann at Old No.1 Wyalong Station. Good horseman. Beadons moved to Caragabal in the 20s. Pa Beadon was a bush carpenter. Worked clearing land on property now owned by ? Went down the coast in 1917 to Woonona. Worked in Molloys timber yard as a sawyer. Married Mary Salisbury. Ran quite a few foot races between Woonona and Bulli. Handy with fist. Depression years hard times worked at coke works at Bellambi now and then. Return to Caragabal 1929/30. Helped Pa Beadon to build house where Merv McDonald lives now, lived in garage. Worked shearing at old Jimmy Hunter's place now owned by Jack Davies. Worked for Jack Williams on property now owned by J Baker (1940). Shore at Mia...Station, used to walk home to Caragabal Saturday morning, distance 24 miles, back to shed Sunday night. Went to work for old Jimmy Maslin at Minoru Station at Marsden, shifting stock from the Bland to a property up in the Hunter Valley. Worked on Minoru Station till 1939. Lived in cottage on Bland Creek. House was burnt down while we were at a dance at Caragabal, suspected groom at station had set fire to house in spite, had a row with him a few days previously over his cruelty to sheep dogs, took whip off him, told him if he ever caught him whipping dogs again would take whip to him (groom sacked shortly afterwards). Hurt back 1937, lifting cow out of bog. Bad drought went through to 1939. Had a row with Mrs Jack Maslin, would not cow tow to her, got the sack, was there 8 years. Moved back to Caragabal, stopped there 12 months or more. Worked on silo opening bags also on wheat stacks. Moved to Cootamundra to work for Perry Ward on Winona Station, ring barking, sucker cutting and rabbiting. Moved back to Woonona 1944. Drove delivery grocery cart for Woonona Co-Op for a while. Went to work for Bulli Shire, sanitary cart, garbage truck, too heavy work, ill health, worked in nursery for a while, retired in ill health, spent last years in bed, died 1962, buried at Bulli Cemetery.

She second married Stephan ATAMANCHUCK, 1965. Born Jan 1910 in Turnapol, Ukrane, USSR ¹⁶¹. Died 14 Sep 1977 in Moruya, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹.

71. James Herbert SALISBURY. Son of Herbert James SALISBURY & Emily Jane RICHARDS. Born 16 Dec 1907 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 6 Mar 1966 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹. Occupation Miner. Known As "Posse".

He married Elsie Evelyn MAGGS, 22 Dec 1927 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Died 12 Jun 1987 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹.

72. Rosie Irene SALISBURY. Daughter of Herbert James SALISBURY & Emily Jane RICHARDS. Born 12 Dec 1912 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹. Buried in Young, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹.

She first married James Nathaniel HEIDTMANN, son of Alfred Augustine HEIDTMANN & Martha Emily BEADON, 30 Jan 1935 in Caragabal, Grenfell, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹. Born 30 Jan 1908 in Tubbul, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹. Died 9 Jun 1949 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹.

She second married Stanley George PRATT, son of John Michael PRATT & Florence A. BRENNER, 30 Mar 1954 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹. Born 20 Sep 1914 in Grenfell, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹. Died 12 Oct 1996 in Young, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹. Buried 15 Oct 1996 in Young Lawn Cemetery, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁶¹.

It is understood that Rose did not have any children to either of her husbands.

75. William Albert SALISBURY. Son of Joseph Crompton SALISBURY & Florence May PARKER. Born 9 Apr 1912 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 18 Nov 1970 ¹⁹³.

He married Evelyn Grace SEERY, 1937 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

76. Joseph Oriel SALISBURY. Son of Joseph Crompton SALISBURY & Florence May PARKER. Born 26 Apr 1914 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹³. Died 28 Dec 1954 ¹⁹³.

He married Jean MACKINNON, 1939 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

77. Frederick Raymond SALISBURY. Son of Joseph Crompton SALISBURY & Florence May PARKER. Born 5 Feb 1921 ¹⁹³. Died 13 Aug 1985 ¹⁹³.

81. Ronald Hugh SALISBURY. Son of Joseph Crompton SALISBURY & Florence May PARKER. Born 26 May 1932 ¹⁹³ Died 11 Nov 1973 ¹⁹³

83. Herbert John SALISBURY. Son of John SALISBURY & Mary Elizabeth HOWARTH. Born 2 May 1911 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁰. Died 19 Sep 2001 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹²⁷. Buried 21 Sep 2001 ¹²⁷. Known As "Herbie". Religion Presbyterian ²⁰⁰.

He married Edna Mabel BIRCH, daughter of Charles BIRCH & Margaret Ann WALKER, 30 Oct 1931 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁰. Born 13 Jan 1914. Died 5 Oct 1994 ¹²⁷. Buried 7 Oct 1994 ¹²⁷.

Death Notice from the Illawarra Mercury reads:

SALISBURY, Edna Mabel - October 5, 1994, at hospital. Of Woonona. Dearly loved wife of Herb, loved mother and mother-in-law of Maise and Tom Mangles, Barry and Thelma, much loved Nan of Alan and Sandra, Kim and Eva, Melissa and Rhea, loved sister of Nellie Rowley. Aged 80 years.

SALISBURY, Edna - Members of the Woonona Bowling and Recreation Club and Woonona Women’s Bowling Club are requested to attend the funeral of their esteemed member Edna Salisbury to be held Friday October 7 at Hansen & Cole Funeral Directors (Kembla Grange) at 2pm. Blazers and uniforms to be worn. Signed R. Smith; Chairman. R. McCormack; Secretary, J. Dicki; President. J. Montgomery, Secretary.

84. Frederick W. SALISBURY. Son of John SALISBURY & Mary Elizabeth HOWARTH. Born 1915 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 1915 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

85. Phyllis M. SALISBURY. Daughter of John SALISBURY & Mary Elizabeth HOWARTH. Born 7 Jul 1916 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁰. Religion Presbyterian ²⁰⁰.

She married Victor Frederick PHILLIS, 18 Dec 1937 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁰. Known As Vic.

86. Shirley Evelyn SALISBURY. Daughter of John SALISBURY & Evelyn Grace DAVIDSON. Born 1939¹⁴. Died 31 Oct 1961 ¹⁴

87. Charles Frederick James SALISBURY. Son of Reginald Clarence SALISBURY & Amber E. WILLIAMS. Born 31 May 1918 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁸.

Charles enlisted in the Australian Army on the 29 Dec 1941 and was discharged on the 30 Nov 1945 as a Private.²⁰⁸

He married Ellen COUPRANIS, 1940 in Paddington, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

88. John J. BARLOGIO. Son of Frederick C. BARLOGIO & Annie Lucinda SALISBURY. Born 1901 ³⁹.

89. Frederick W. BARLOGIO. Son of Frederick C. BARLOGIO & Annie Lucinda SALISBURY. Born 1903 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

90. Joseph V. BARLOGIO. Son of Frederick C. BARLOGIO & Annie Lucinda SALISBURY. Born 1904 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 22 Sep 1989. ¹²⁷

91. Dorothy G. BARLOGIO. Daughter of Frederick C. BARLOGIO & Annie Lucinda SALISBURY. Died 1914 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

92. Annie Lucinda BARLOGIO. Daughter of Frederick C. BARLOGIO & Annie Lucinda SALISBURY.

She married James Charles Reuben PORTER, 1936 in Burwood, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

93. James M. CRANE. Son of James CRANE & Sarah Isabella Mary SALISBURY. Died 1901 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

94. Mary E. L. CRANE. Daughter of James CRANE & Sarah Isabella Mary SALISBURY. Born 1901 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 1902 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

95. Amy C. CRANE. Daughter of James CRANE & Sarah Isabella Mary SALISBURY. Born 1902 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 1903 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

96. Clara V. CRANE. Daughter of James CRANE & Sarah Isabella Mary SALISBURY. Born 1904 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 1904 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

97. William CRANE. Son of James CRANE & Sarah Isabella Mary SALISBURY. Died 1905 in Gosford, NSW, AUSTRLIA ³⁹.

98. Victor C. SALISBURY. Son of William Murray SALISBURY & Martha BRADLEY. Born 1906 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 1908 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

99. Sarah M. SALISBURY. Daughter of William Murray SALISBURY & Martha BRADLEY. Born 1908 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Known As Sadie.

She married William HARDMAN, 1929 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

100. Emma Isabelle SALISBURY. Daughter of William Murray SALISBURY & Martha BRADLEY. Born 1910 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Known As Bell.

She married Cesare Augusto. BONOMI, 1934 in Balmain North, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Died 11 Aug 1984 late of Parramatta, formerly of Griffith, NSW, AUSTRALIA. ¹²⁷

101. John Edward SALISBURY. Son of William Murray SALISBURY & Martha BRADLEY. Born 12 Feb 1912 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁸. Known As Jack.

John enlisted in the Australian Army on 5 Jul 1940. At the time of discharge on 5 Mar 1946 he was a Lance Corporal in the 2/30 Battalion. He was a Prisoner of War in Malaya. ²⁰⁸

There is a conflict with the BDM Indexes and the WW2 Roll of Honour site details. The BDM Indexes record John as John B, whilst he is recorded on the latter as John Edward.

102. Kitty Irene SALISBURY. Daughter of William Murray SALISBURY & Martha BRADLEY. Born 1914 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

She married John Walter GRIMSTON, 1938 in Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

105. Frederick W. JONES. Son of Thomas JONES & Ada Matilda SALISBURY. Died 1905 in Penrith, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

106. Harry JONES. Son of Thomas JONES & Ada Matilda SALISBURY. Died 1914 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

107. Vernard Joseph SALISBURY.  Son of John James Alfred SALISBURY and Mary Jane OLDROYD.  Born 27 November 1920 in Canterbury, NSW, AUSTRALIA.  Died 18 August 1995, in Canberra, ACT, AUSTRALIA.  Buried Norwood Park Crematorium, ACT, AUSTRALIA.  Known as Joe.

Joe married Gladys Margaret ROBERTSON, daughter of Charles ROBERTSON & Elsie Myrtle BROWN, 20 February 1946, Dulwich Hill, NSW, AUSTRALIA.  Born 15 September 1920 in Brewarrina, NSW, AUSTRALIA.  Died 15 August 2000, in Canberra, ACT, AUSTRALIA.  Buried Norwood Park Crematorium, ACT, AUSTRALIA.  Known as Marge.

Joe and Gladys had three children.

Joe was trained as a carpenter & cabinetmaker.  At the age of 21, he joined the Australian Imperial Force.  He joined the 1 Australian Bomb Disposal Platoon (RAE) and saw active service in New Guinea and Borneo (notably at Balikpapan and Tarakan).  He remained in the Australia Army until his retirement in 1975, having attained the rank of Captain. He was awarded the following medals for service: The 1939-45 Star, the Pacific Star, The War Medal, The Australia Service Medal, The Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal and the E II R Coronation Medal. ²¹²

109. Alice Catherine THOMPSON. Daughter of John Rowan THOMPSON & Amy Adelaide SALISBURY. Died 15 Jul 1985.

113. Thomas W. A. BARKER. Son of Benjamin A. BARKER & Myra VEY. Born 1905 in Petersham, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

He married Alice M. CREEK, 1927 in Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

114. Dulcie V. BARKER. Daughter of Benjamin A. BARKER & Myra VEY. Born 1907 in Petersham, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

115. Doris May BARKER. Daughter of Benjamin A. BARKER & Myra VEY. Born 1909 in Marrickville, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

She married William Thomas Malcolm DURRANT, 1938 in Rockdale, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

116. Gregory Charles VEY. Son of Charles VEY & Ada Augusta Mary MOLLER. Born 14 Feb 1915 in Condobolin, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

He married Mavis Irene HARWOOD, 1939 in Lake Cargelligo, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

117. George Eric VEY. Son of Charles VEY & Ada Augusta Mary MOLLER. Born 2 Feb 1917 in Condobolin, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 12 Aug 1975. Known As "Candy".

George enlisted in the Royal Australian Air force on 16 Aug 1941. He was discharged on 11 Mar 1842. His rank was Leading Aircraftman and his posting on discharge was 3 Wireless and Gunnery School Maryborough.²⁰⁸

He married Edna Jourdain PEACOCK, 26 Oct 1941 in Condobolin, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Born 29 Feb 1920. Known As Pat.

118. Alfred R. ROSSITER. Son of Walter J. ROSSITER & Janie VEY. Born 1908 in Burwood, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

119. Ellen Jean ROSSITER. Daughter of Walter J. ROSSITER & Janie VEY. Born 1915 in Marrickville, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

She married Frederick Roland ROBINSON, 1939 in Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

120. William Allen ROSSITER. Son of Walter J. ROSSITER & Janie VEY. Born 27 Jan 1917 in Marrickville, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁸.

William was a Corporal in the Royal Australian Air force. He enlisted on the 13 May 1941 and was discharged on 21 Nov 1945. He was posted to the 5th Central Reserve at discharge.²⁰⁸

He married Violet A. SHELDON, 1935 in Newtown, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

121. Marjorie Noelene ROSSITER. Daughter of Walter J. ROSSITER & Janie VEY. Born 1918 in Marrickville, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

She married Archibald Thomas LIDDELL, 1941 in Parramatta, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

122. Bertha WALKER. Daughter of & Selina Fry REEKS. Born 1896 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 7 Jul 1942 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁰². Buried in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁰². Religion Salvation Army.

Bertha's birth was re-registered in 1917 as the child of Selina Reeks and William Walker. ³⁹

She married Evan JONES, 1940 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

123. Ethel Lillian WALKER. Daughter of William George WALKER & Selina Fry REEKS. Born 1902 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 7 Jun 1979 in Arncliffe, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁰². Buried 11 Jun 1979 in Woronora Crematorium, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁰². Occupation Colonel (Salvation Army). Religion Salvation Army.

She married Norman PACK, 19 Mar 1927 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁰².

The following has been extracted from the Salvation Army Periodical "War Cry" following Ethel's death in 1979:

As Ethel Walker, Mrs Pack came from a Salvationist family well known in the corps at Woonona, NSW. It was there she was sworn-in as a soldier, by the late Commissioner William McKenzie.

Prior to her entry to the training college in 1924, when she became a member of the Dauntless session, she served as corps secretary at Bexley. At her commissioning, to her surprise, she was given the rank of captain and appointed to the command of Broken Hill South corps, which was to be followed by appointments to St Peters, Penrith and Liverpool.

Whilst at Broken Hill she met her life partner and they were married in 1927, at Woonona. Eighteen years were spent together in 11 field appointments, including Dulwich Hill Temple, North Sydney, Campsie, Petersham and Brisbane City Temple.

She was an eloquent speaker and many of her addresses have long been remembered, especially as she served with her husband in divisional headquarters appointments in the ACT and South NSW and South Queensland, where she had special responsibility as divisional home league secretary.

She also worked untiringly as a worthy representative of the Army with outside organisations such as the Traveller's Aid Society and the National Council of Women.

Mrs. Pack was well known for her readiness to help and for the personal initiative and energy with which she applied herself to her work. This added immeasurably to the success of her husband's work, particularly during the nine years prior to retirement when he served in prison rehabilitation work and while he was the territorial men's social secretary. During the years of retirement, though unable to take active part due to ill-health, she exercised a prayerful interest in many.

Her children, Norman, Gweneth (Mrs Hosking), Gordon, Clive and Joan, will cherish the memory of a mother who was loving, understanding and compassionate.

124. Florence May WALKER. Daughter of William George WALKER & Selina Fry REEKS. Born 7 Sep 1903 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰¹. Occupation Home Duties. Known As Florrie. Religion Salvation Army.

She married James RAWLINSON, 23 Nov 1928 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰¹. Born in Wigan, Lancashire, ENGLAND. Died 21 Jun 1974 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰¹. Buried in Wollongong Crematorium, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰¹.

125. Amy Adelaide WALKER. Daughter of William George WALKER & Selina Fry REEKS. Born 1904 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Religion Salvation Army.

She married Leslie SOUTHALL, 1940 in Canterbury, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

It is believed that Amy had three children - two sons and one daughter. One of her sons, Ronald is believed to be a Salvation Army Officer.

126. William George WALKER. Son of William George WALKER & Selina Fry REEKS. Born 20 Aug 1905 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰². Died 18 Mar 1975 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰². Buried in Wollongong Crematorium, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰². Occupation Mine Undermanager. Known As Bill. Religion Uniting (Methodist).

He married Elsie Annie ONIONS, 21 Jan 1933 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰².

127. Charles A. WALKER. Son of William George WALKER & Selina Fry REEKS. Born 27 Nov 1907 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰³. Religion Church Of England.

He married Hilda May REEVE, daughter of John W. REEVE & Violet M., 24 Mar 1934 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰³. Born 1910 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

128. John Frederick WALKER. Son of William George WALKER & Selina Fry REEKS. Born 28 Feb 1909 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰³. Died 4 Jun 1984 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰³. Buried in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰³. Known As Jack. Religion Uniting (Methodist).

He married Winifred EDWARDS, 21 Jul 1934 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰³.

129. James Arthur WALKER. Son of William George WALKER & Selina Fry REEKS. Born 6 Aug 1911 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰³. Occupation Mine Worker. Known As Jim. Religion Protestant. 

He married Bertha CROFT, daughter of John CROFT & Eliza, 30 Sep 1931 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰³. Born 1913 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

130. Harold E. WALKER. Son of William George WALKER & Selina Fry REEKS. Born 10 Aug 1913 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁴. Religion Salvation Army.

He married Florrie HALL, 26 Nov 1938 in Rozelle, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁴.

131. Percival Allan WALKER. Son of William George WALKER & Selina Fry REEKS. Born 16 Nov 1915 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁴. Died 7 Dec 1995 in Arncliffe, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹²⁷. Occupation Salvation Army Officer. Known As Percy. Religion Salvation Army.

Percy's death is noted on the Ryerson Index as late of Arncliffe, formally of Woonona. He was aged 80 years when he died.¹²⁷

He first married Joan GRAY, 1945 in Toowoomba, QLD, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁴.

He second married Jean Dorothy REID, 30 Sep 1972 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁴.

132. Dorothea WALKER. Daughter of William George WALKER & Selina Fry REEKS. Born 1917 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Known As Dorrie. Religion Salvation Army.

She married Frederick Louis MATTHEWS, 1940 in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

It is believed that Dorrie had 5 children, 1 son and 4 daughters.

133. Mavis Isabella WALKER. Daughter of William George WALKER & Selina Fry REEKS. Born 17 Sep 1920 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁴. Known As Bella. Religion Salvation Army.

It is believed that Bella had at least 5 children.

She married Douglass Hugh Hawthorne HOPPER, 1944 in Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Died 6 Apr 2002 ¹²⁷.

Douglas's death was recorded in the Illawarra Mercury.¹²⁷

134. Russell Gordon WALKER. Son of William George WALKER & Selina Fry REEKS. Born 17 Sep 1920 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁵. Died 6 Feb 1974. Buried in Wollongong Crematorium, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁵. Known As Gordon. Religion Uniting.

He married Joan NEWMAN, 24 Feb 1951 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁵.

135. Keith WALKER. Son of William George WALKER & Selina Fry REEKS. Born 29 Apr 1922 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁶. Known As "Disha". Religion Salvation Army.

He married Ruth CARTER, 28 Dec 1946 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁶.

136. Raymond Francis WALKER. Son of William George WALKER & Selina Fry REEKS. Born 6 Nov 1923 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁷. Died 22 Oct 1977 in Liverpool, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁷. Buried in Leppington Crematorium, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁷. Occupation Policeman. Religion Church Of England.

He married Bettina Ellen BELL, 31 May 1945 in Hurstville, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁷. Known As Betty.

137. Frederick William REEKS. Son of Frederick William REEKS & Johanna Christina Amelia HAUSKNECHT. Born 25 Oct 1904 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 16 Aug 1982 in Perth, WA, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁷. Buried in Karrakatta, Perth, WA, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁷. Occupation Fitter & Turner (Ventilation Officer). Known As Bert. Religion Presbyterian.

Although his family have indicated that Frederick William was born in Broken Hill, his birth was infact registered at Woonona. His younger brother, Alfred's birth was registered at Broken Hill just two years later. It would seem most likely that the family moved there shortly after William's birth.

Frederick enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force. He was a Flight Lieutenant in the 2nd Squadron and was discharged on 29 Nov 1945.²⁰⁸

He married Marjory Harley ARKLAY, 28 Aug 1937 in Perth, WA, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁷.

138. Alfred George REEKS. Son of Frederick William REEKS & Johanna Christina Amelia HAUSKNECHT. Born 20 Mar 1906 in Broken Hill, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁷.

He married Mona June HOLMAN, 1929 in Broken Hill, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

139. Marguerita Emma REEKS. Daughter of Frederick William REEKS & Johanna Christina Amelia HAUSKNECHT. Born 22 Oct 1907 in Broken Hill, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁷. Occupation Matron. Known As Rita.

It is believed that Rita was the Matron at Broken Hill Hospital.

She first married Sidney Alfred GRAY, 1938 in Broken Hill, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

She second married Hugh AITKENS. Died 1988.

140. Alan John REEKS. Son of Frederick William REEKS & Johanna Christina Amelia HAUSKNECHT. Born 6 Sep 1913 in Broken Hill, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁸.

Alan enlisted in the Australia Army on 19 Jul 1942 at Wollongong; he was discharged as a Corporal in the 12th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps on 30 Sep 1945. His next of kin was his wife, Thelma.²⁰⁸

He married Thelma TREGONNING, 1944 in Wollongong, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁷. Died 4 Oct 1959.

141. Myra Sarah REEKS. Daughter of George Edwin REEKS & Mary Jane MORRIS. Born 17 Jul 1907 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

She married Percy PEDLEY, 6 Aug 1927. Born 25 Jun 1899. Died 28 Jul 1963.

142. John REEKS. Son of George Edwin REEKS & Mary Jane MORRIS. Born 19 Aug 1909 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 29 Jan 1959 in Ipswich, QLD, AUSTRALIA ⁷⁷. Known As Johnny.

He married Ivy Winifred WRAIGHT, 26 Jan 1937 ⁷⁷. Born 15 Jul 1915. Died 30 May 2003 in Churchill, Queensland, AUSTRALIA ¹²⁷.

143. Mary Jane REEKS. Daughter of George Edwin REEKS & Mary Jane MORRIS. Born 19 Jul 1912 ⁷⁷. Died 31 Jul 1942 ⁷⁷.

She married Harry WHYBIRD, Aug 1937 ⁷⁷. Born 14 Jan 1910 ⁷⁷.

144. Isabella REEKS. Daughter of George Edwin REEKS & Mary Jane MORRIS. Born 5 Jul 1915 in Blackstone, Queensland, AUSTRALIA ⁷⁷.

She married Alfred Carver HUTCHISON, 21 Dec 1940 in Blackstone, Queensland, AUSTRALIA ⁷⁷. Born 26 Nov 1913 in Ipswich, Queensland, AUSTRALIA ⁷⁷.

148. Olive Isabella HAILS. Daughter of Robert HAILS & Emma Sarah REEKS. Born 30 May 1909 in Helensburgh, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died Oct 1980.

She first married Reuben Preston LOVEDAY, son of William LOVEDAY & Dinah HILL, 27 Jun 1936 in Rockdale, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Born 14 Aug 1890. Died 14 Jun 1967.

She second married John HOWSON.

Olive was killed in a car accident.

149. Ivy Sarah HAILS. Daughter of Robert HAILS & Emma Sarah REEKS. Born 21 Nov 1910 in Helensburgh, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died 12 Nov 1984 in Rocky Point, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹²⁷.

Ivy and Lionel were foster parents.

She married Lionel Kenneth Lewis DAVIES, son of Philip H. DAVIES & Clara NELSON, 23 Dec 1944 in Rockdale, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Born 1910 in Rockdale, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Died in Deceased.

Pictured: Ivy and Olive Hails with their cousin, Madge Hausknecht need Reeks.

150. Robert George HAILS. Son of Robert HAILS & Emma Sarah REEKS. Born 18 Jun 1912 in Helensburgh, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Died 12 Feb 1958 in Orange, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Buried in Orange Crematorium, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Occupation Labourer. Religion Church Of England.

He married Doris May ANSHAW, daughter of Wilfred J. ANSHAW & Catherine S. ALLEN, 5 Dec 1931 in St. Davids, Arncliffe, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Born 1914 in Waverley, NSW, AUSTRALIA 39.

151. Myrtle Annie HAILS. Daughter of Robert HAILS & Emma Sarah REEKS. Born 28 Aug 1914 in Coledale, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁵. Christen 23 Nov 1914 in Helensburgh, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁵. Died 12 Sep 1915 in Coledale, NSW, AUSTRALIA ². Buried 14 Sep 1915 in CofE Cemetery, Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ².

At the time of Myrtle's baptism, her father's occupation was noted as Sanitary Man and the family were residing at Coledale.

Myrtle died at just 15 months of heart failure as a result of bronchopneumonia, which she had for 4 days. She was buried in the General Cemetery at Bulli by the rights of the Church of England. The witnesses were F. Dellaca and her uncle, George Reeks.

152. John Concord HAILS. Son of Robert HAILS & Emma Sarah REEKS. Born 2 Jul 1917 in Concord, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Died 23 Sep 1992 in Berkley Vale, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹²⁷. Occupation Labourer. Religion Church Of England.

He married Dorothy Ada SALT, 24 Mar 1939 in Rockdale, NSW, AUSTRALIA.

153. Alfred William HAILS. Son of Robert HAILS & Emma Sarah REEKS. Born 25 Oct 1918 in Concord, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹. Christen 14 Sep 1919 in Holy Trinity, Concord West, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁵. Occupation Textile Worker, Sailor.

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.

He first married Esther Rose Lillian RAKE, daughter of Arthur Samuel RAKE & Clara Lillian PHIBBS, 20 Jul 1935 in Marrickville, NSW, AUSTRALIA12. Born 18 Aug 1916 in Redfern, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹. Died 21 Sep 2001 in Westmead, NSW, AUSTRALIA. Buried 26 Sep 2001 in Castlebrook Crematorium, Rouse Hill, NSW, AUSTRALIA. They were divorced 1940.

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

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 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 grand-children were born, and was very much like a grandfather to them and was referred to as Pop.

Alf second married Lillian Mary POULTON, daughter of Osbert Victor POULTON & Kathleen WATCHORN. Born Circa 1917 ¹⁷⁹. Died 22 May 1977 in Auburn, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹²⁷.

Alf again married Esther Rose Lillian RAKE, on 14 Dec 1980 in MacMasters Beach, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³. After being reunited in the late 1970's and after 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 21st 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 26th September commencing at 9:30am

In The Care of

White Lady Funerals

4 East Pde, Eastwood 2122

Ph: 9874 4714

154. Marjory REEKS. Daughter of & Millie REEKS. Born 1909 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Known As Madge Hausknecht.

She first married John KEENE.

She second married James BARRY/DUBARRY, 1932 in Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

155. Charles HAUSKNECHT. Son of Carl William August HAUSKNECHT & Millie REEKS. Born 1912 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹.

156. Florence May NARBETH. Daughter of William John NARBETH & Annie REEKS. Born 22 Sep 1907 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Occupation Machinist.

Like her mother, Florence had a good voice and sang in choirs. Her hobbies are gardening and swimming when she was younger.

Florence went to school at Woonona and left when she was 14 years old. She was a housemaid in Woonona prior to working as a machinist in a handkerchief factory in Sydney where she travelled by train from Woonona each day. She worked in Sydney for 10 years and lived at Summer Hill during the last 4 years.

After marrying Arthur, the couple lived on a farm at West Dapto for 5 years and then moved to their present address at West Wollongong. ¹⁹⁵

She married Arthur EDWARDS, 16 Jun 1934 in Wollongong Methodist Church, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁵.

Arthur worked for the County Council for most of his working years. ¹⁹⁵

157. Dorothy NARBETH. Daughter of William John NARBETH & Annie REEKS. Born 6 Jul 1909 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Occupation Machinist.

Dorothy was very clever with her hands - crocheting and knitting. She loves singing and also has a good voice. She sung in choirs since she was 14 years old and is still a member of the choirs at the Baptist Church, Woonona and the Retirement Village where she lives.

Dorothy went to Woonona Primary School and worked at the same handkerchief factory as Florrie in Sydney for 18 months. She then did housework in Woonona and also worked for 12 months at Everett’s Fruit Shop in Woonona, prior to marrying Urias. ¹⁹⁵

She married Urias H. THOMAS, 23 Mar 1934 in Baptist Church, Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁵. Died 30 Jun 1968. Buried in Bulli, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁵. Occupation Plaster/Tiler ¹⁹⁵. Known As Ri.

158. William Thomas NARBETH. Son of William John NARBETH & Annie REEKS. Born 24 Aug 1912 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ³⁹. Occupation Crane Chaser/Driver, Labourer.

William went to Woonona Primary School and then to Wollongong Technical College and left school at 14 years of age. He worked for the Illawarra Meat Co. prior to being conscripted into the Army where he served in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands for five years.

William enlisted on 21 May 1941 and was discharged on 21 Nov 1945 as a Private in the 5th Field Company.²⁰⁸

After returning from the war, William worked at Bellambi Saw Mill and the B&W Steel Co. as a crane-chaser and crane-driver and labourer for 19 years until he retired in 1974.

William's hobbies include train driving and gardening. He also belonged to the Bulli Volunteer Fire Brigade for 35 years. He received a medal for long service and also a Queen's medal for Long Service to the Brigade. ¹⁹⁵

William may be the one who died 8 Feb 1993 late of Bowral. ¹²⁷

He married Bessie CRAM, daughter of Arthur Ernest CRAM & Lucy CLEGG, 5 Apr 1941 in Church Of England, Corrimal, NSW, AUSTRALIA ¹⁹⁵.

167. Catherine Mary CUNNINGHAM. Daughter of Hugh CUNNINGHAM & Mary Evelyn REEKS. Born 12 Jan 1928 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁹³. Died Aug 1988. Religion Uniting Church ⁹³.

She married Sydney Herbert THOMAS, 17 Nov 1951 in Woonona, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁹³. Known As Sid.

170. Trevor REEKS. Son of Alfred J. REEKS & Clara R. FLINT. Known As Terry RAYMOND.

171. Percival Frederick REEKS. Son of Percy REEKS & Christina M. CONLON/VITNELL. Known As Mickey Warwick.

173. Alfred George MULLENS. Son of George Raphael MULLENS & Kathleen SALISBURY. Born 3 Oct 1912 in Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁸. Known As Fred.

Alfred was in the Australian Army during WWII. He enlisted on 27 Mar 1941 at Paddington and gave his father, George as his next of kin. He was discharged on 17 Oct 1945 a Craftsman with the 2/2 Australian Infantry Battalion.²⁰⁸

He married Eileen McINTOSH.

174. Leslie Thomas MULLENS. Son of George Raphael MULLENS & Kathleen SALISBURY. Born 1 Feb 1915 in Sydney, NSW, AUSTRALIA ²⁰⁸.

Leslie was in the Australian Army during WWII. He enlisted on 22 Sep 1941 at Binnaway and gave his mother, Kathleen as his next of kin. He was discharged on 30 Sep 1945 a Private in the 25th Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps (part time duty).²⁰⁸

He married Marie IRELAND.

178. Reginald L. NELSON. Son of Lawrence H. NELSON & Dorothy SALISBURY.

He married Patricia May FITZPATRICK, 1934 in Coonabarabran, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

179. Betty NELSON. Daughter of Lawrence H. NELSON & Dorothy SALISBURY.

She married David J. HARLOY, 1933 in Gunnedah, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

180. Patricia NELSON. Daughter of Lawrence H. NELSON & Dorothy SALISBURY. Died About 1950.

181. Nancy Margaret NELSON. Daughter of Lawrence H. NELSON & Dorothy SALISBURY.

She married Allan Thomas BOWD, 1943 in Scone, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

184. Leonard NELSON. Son of Lawrence H. NELSON & Dorothy SALISBURY.

He married Lurline WILLIAMS.

186. Gordon NELSON. Son of Lawrence H. NELSON & Dorothy SALISBURY. Died 1927 in Coonabarabran, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰.

187. Joan Mary TAYLOR. Daughter of Bertram TAYLOR & Margaret SALISBURY.

She married Henry William ALLAN, 1943 in Coonabarabran, NSW, AUSTRALIA ⁴⁰. Known As Bill.

188. Alice TAYLOR. Daughter of Bertram TAYLOR & Margaret SALISBURY.

She married Jim BIRCHELL.

190. Bert TAYLOR. Son of Bertram TAYLOR & Margaret SALISBURY.

He married Audrey SOMMERVILLE.

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