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HENRY SAMPSON
Henry Charles Sampson was born in 1868 in Clunes, Victoria to William Sampson and Ellen Beattie/Beattey (Record 1437/1869). As a young man he moved to NSW, to work as a jackaroo. In 1871 he joined the NSW police.
Henry was described as "6 feet, 1 inch in height, with blue eyes, brown hair, sallow complexion, born in Clunes, single, protestant, previously a station hand".
In 1895, he worked as a police constable with Sergeant Thomas O'Brien in Peak Hill. In 1896 he resigned from NSW policeand joined the WA police. In 1898 he married Thomas O'Brien's daughter, Sarah Ellen (NSW BDM 4124/1898) and they livedin Perth. They had two children:
- Arthur J Sampson (born 1899, Subiaco Police Station, Bagot St); and
- Noel Edgar Sampson (born 1901). The house at Bulwer St is listed.
1903 appointed 2nd class detective.
1909 resigned from WA police. He ran a farm, with his family remaining in Bulwer St..
1913 he kept the farm, but left it to take up work as a Special Investigator with the PMG.
1928 he retired and lived with his wife "in a state of armed neutrality".
Early 1930s he sold the farm and later has a stroke and became an invalid.
He died in 1945.
NEWS ITEMS
1895 - MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF PEAK HILL.NOTICE is hereby given that Constable Henry Charles Sampson has been appointed Inspector of Nuisances, Inspector of Slaughter-houses and of cattle intended for slaughter, and Inspector under the Noxious Trades and Cattle Slaughtering Act of 1894.THOMAS RING, Mayor.Peak Hill, 5th April, 1895.
1945 - DEATHS. SAMPSON.
On April 20. 1945, at his residence, 200 Bulwer-street. Perth, Henry Charles, the dearly loved husband of Sarah Sampson, and devoted father of Arthur and Noel; aged 76 years. Privately interred in the Anglican portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery on Saturday, April 21. 1945. Arthur J. Purslowe and Co.
Source: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Monday 23 April 1945 p 1
Sarah Ellen Sampson (nee O'Brien)
Sarah Ellen O'Brien was born in 1874 in the Ilford/Rylstone district of New South Wales. She was one of the 8 children of Thomas O'Brien and Ellen Roberts.
As a young adult Sarah lived in the police station in Peak Hill and assisted her father writing up police reports. She was an active member of society, organising balls for the Catholic community.
She married Henry Sampson, a police colleague of her father's. The ceremony was held at 260 Falcon Street, North Sydney, NSW on 30 April 1898. Soon after that Sarah and Henry lived in Perth, WA.
Henry and Sarah Sampson had two children:
- Arthur John (Jim) Sampson (born 17 July 1899; died 14 June 1982)
- Noel Edgar Sampson (born 1902)
Little is known of Sarah throughout these years. Women's domestic lives were rarely reported in the news. Sarah's husband, Henry Sampson, lived a busy life as a police officer and died on 20 April 1945, aged 76. Sara lived another twenty years and died on 15 June 1965 at the age of 91.
1894
Most of the information we have about the early life of Sarah Ellen O'Brien comes from a letter she wrote to Eugene O’Connell in 1894. The families had known each other since the O'Connell's days in Black Willow while Thomas O'Brien was the police sergeant for the Hargraves district. From Terence O'Brien's death certificate we know that Thomas O'Brien was the witness at his burial in 1879.
The families appear to have stayed in touch despite the O'Briens' move to Peak Hill and the O'Connells' relocation to a property called Goodiman (12 miles from the gold rush town of Gulgong NSW).
Patrick O'Connell visited the family in Peak Hill and Sarah Ellen knew Eugene well enough to write a quite personal (even flirtatious) letter detailing her social engagements and rumoured attachment to her father's friend Henry (which she claimed as merely a friendship).
Ironically it was Sarah's brother (John Michael) who married an O'Connell (Eugene's sister, Julia). This was 11 years after John Michael's father (Thomas O'Brien) had buried Julia's father (Terence O'Connell). Some years later, Sarah married the "friend", Henry Sampson.
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1898 - Peak Hill (from a correspondent.)A social was held here on Friday evening last, as a send-off to Miss O'Brien, daughter of Sergeant O'Brien. The young lady in question is leaving the district for the West. The social was all that could be desired, and did great credit to Miss O'Brien's friends, and unmistakably showed the esteem in which she is held. Subjoined is a description of the dresses worn by the ladies present:— Mrs Taylor, blue silk bodice and black skirt; Mrs Mead, black with white trimmings; Mrs Hand, black with gimp trimmings; Mrs Bridie, black with green trimmings; Mrs PeLacy, black and pink silk; Mrs Gibson, cream bodice and black skirt; Mrs Hogan, pink bodice and black, skirt; Mrs Wilkinson, white chiffon bodice blue velvet skirt; Mrs Wynne, grey with gimp trimmings ; Mrs Doyle, cream silk bodice and black skirt; Mrs Litchfield, prune dress and gimp trimmings; Mrs Oxley, navy blue serge dress; Mrs Holmes, black; Mrs O'Brien, blue silk bodice and grey shirt; Mrs Davy, brown dress and shot silk trimmings; Mrs Cleary, pink bodice and black skirt; Miss M. O'Brien, fawn dress and pink trimmings; Miss Davis, cream silk bodice and red satin skirt; Miss M. McAuliffe, brown silk ; Miss G. McAuliffe, black crepon dress and gimp trimmings; Miss A. McAuliffe, cream cashmere; Miss Doyle, cream cashmere; Miss Hand, tartan silk bodice and grey skirt; Miss Wallace, black; Miss T. O'Brien, blue bodice and black skirt; Miss Swain, cream silk; Miss Tyler, heliotrope silk bodice and black skirt; Miss Mulqueeny, maroon dress and tartan trimmings; Miss Dewar, fawn dress and pink trimmings; Miss Thomas (Forbes), blue bodice and black skirt; Miss E. Morris, fawn dress and green trimmings; Miss A. Morris, red dress and black trimmings; Miss McAstel, red dress and black trimmings. Several songs were sung during the evening. Dancing was kept up until 3 o'clock, and after singing "Auld Lang Syne" the company dispersed for home sweet home, after having spent a very enjoyable" evening. The gentlemen presented Miss O'Brien, with a purse of sovereigns, while the ladies' gift to the guest of the evening was a very handsome biscuit barrel.
Source: Western Champion (Parkes, NSW : 1898 - 1934) Fri 19 Aug 1898 Page 11
1898 - CHARITY CONCERT AT THE FEDERATION HALL.A social was held at Peak Hill on Friday week, as a send-off to Miss O'Brien, daughter of Sergeant O'Brien. The young lady in question is leaving the district for the West.
Source: Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932) Sat 27 Aug 1898 Page 15
1945 - DEATHS.SAMPSON. - On April 20. 1945, at his residence, 200 Bulwer-street. Perth, Henry Charles, the dearly loved husband of Sarah Sampson, and devoted father of Arthur and Noel; aged 76 years. Privately interred in the Anglican portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery on Saturday, April 21. 1945. Arthur J. Purslowe and Co.
Source: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Mon 23 Apr 1945 Page 1
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On 30 April 1898, Sarah Ellen married Henry Charles Sampson at No 260 Falcon Street, North Sydney "according to the rites of the Presbyterian Church". (NSW BDM 4124/1898). This location appears to be the private home of Frank and Helen Louisa Farncomb who were witnesses to the wedding. [NB: Helen Louisa was Henry Sampson's older sister].
Sampson had been a friend and work colleague of Sarah Ellen’s father (Thomas O’Brien) in Peak Hill before he married Sara but at the time of the wedding, Sampson is listed as a Police Constable residing in Perth.
It seems peculiar that the Peak Hill socialite had a wedding so far from her home town, especially since her partner was also a well known local man. There doesn't seem to be a newspaper announcement of the engagement nor any article about the wedding. The ceremony also predates the article of Miss O'Brien's departure from Peak Hill suggesting that the wedding was being kept a secret.
The fact that Henry Sampson was ultimately buried in an Anglican portion of the Karrakatta cemetery and that the O’Brien’s were Irish Catholics hints at a marriage that was disapproved of, and perhaps a reason for the relocation to Perth.
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Thursday, February 19, 2015
Alexander Morrison - 1867
in Young (Tipperary Gully), the son of John Fisher Morrison Mary Ann Shaw.
He married Selina Ann Pritchard in St George's Church of England, Parkes.
Their children were: Kenneth J M Morrison
, Irene Hahn 
, Myra Foster , Alexander Morrison , Eva Morrison , William Morrison , Alma Hindmarsh , Ethel Reid and John Fisher Morrison in Arncliffe.
John Fisher Morrison - 1834
The 1851 Census in Scotland records the following details:
Name: John Morrison
Age: 16
Estimated birth year: abt 1835
Relationship: Son
Father: Alexr Morrison
Mother: Elizabeth Fisher
Gender: Male
Where born: Paisley, Renfrew
Parish Number: 573
Civil Parish: Paisley Low
Church County: Renfrewshire
Address: 5 Marshalls Lane
Occupation: Cloth Capper
ED: 2
Page: 17
Household schedule number: 69
LINE: 4
Roll: CSSCT1851_124
Household Members: Name (Age)
Alexr Morrison 37
Elizabeth Fisher 36
John Morrison 16
James Morrison 15
Elizabeth Morrison 13
Janet Morrison 12
Marget Morrison 7
Robert Morrison 6
Isabella Morrison 2
Their birth dates were as follows:
In 1854, aged 20, John Fisher came to Australia. Three years later, in 1857 he married Mary Ann Shaw in the Bathurst District.
The 1891 Census in NSW lists Mr Morrison (with 2 males and 5 females) at Welcome Street. Locality: Parkes
Sub-District: G
Parkes Municipality County: Ashburnham
District: Forbes
John Fisher and Mary Ann Morrison had numerous children including:
Elizabeth Pritchard
, Mary Jane Morrison , John Fisher Morrison , Janet Morrison , Alexander Morrison , James Morrison , William Henry Morrison and Minnie May Morrison Two other children James and Robert, died in infancy.
The following photo shows John Fisher Morrison with three of his many grandchildren, Harry, Herb and Lucy. They are children of JFM's youngest son, William Henry.
John Fisher Morrison died on the 3rd of November 1911 in Parkes.
John Fisher Morrison - 1864
John Fisher Morrison was born on 16 July 1864 in Young, the son of John Fisher Morrison Mary Ann Shaw. The following tree shows his children. There were also twins (Alexander A and Ernest J) who were born and died in 1890.
Click below to see full image:
John Fisher married Leah Edmunds in 1886 in Goulburn.
Their children were:
EVELINE Pearl (also Evelyn)
ERNEST J
ALEXANDER A
ROY John
ALEXANDER Shaw
LYNETH E
HAROLD William
CYRIL Hector
OLIVE Leah
DAISY Eveline
CARLTON Clifford
EILY May (also Eillie)
This picture shows almost the whole family:
John Fisher Morrison died in 26 October 1942 in Young.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
EUGENE O'BRIEN
Eugene Terence O'Brien
Born 1890 in Gulgong
Son of John M. O'Brien and Julia T. O'Connell
Brother of Ellen O'Brien, Thomas O'Brien, Wilfred O'Brien, Charles S. O'Brien, Kathleen M. O'Brien and John P. O'Brien
Husband of Doreen Madsen — married 1931 in Marrickville
Children: Barbara O'Brien (born 1932) and Colleen O'Brien (born 1934)
Died 8th March 1955 in Marrickville
Died 8th March 1955 in Marrickville
Eugene O'Brien, date unknown
1912 - TALLEWANG DEBATING
The usual fortnightly meeting of the Tallewang Debating Society eventuated on Saturday night last, and was largely attended. The subject for debate was “Total Prohibition v. Continuance of the Liquor Bars.” Much, amusement was afforded by the speakers. It was decided to obtain prizes and hold a euchre tournament on the evening of the next meeting. The arrangements were left in the capable hands of Mr. E. O'Brien.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thursday 16 May 1912The Tallewang Debating Club held its euchre tournament on the evening of the 25th instant, at the residence of Mr. W. J. Copelin. It was a great success as eight or ten new members joined and a very enjoyable evening was spent by the players. The first prize for ladies was secured by Miss Caroline O'Connor, of Green Hills. First honors, for gents fell to Mr. W. Collins. while the booby was easily annexed by Mr. W. J. Copelin. This last-mentioned prize consisted of the usual dose for a bachelor — a miniature doll. Mr. Eugene O'Brien had charge of the tables and gave general satisfaction. The subject set down for next debate is 'Women's Suffrage.'
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thursday 30 May 1912 In the 1913 Census, Eugene Terence O'Brien is listed as a resident at Goodiman, where he was working as a overseer for Eugene O'Connell. His parents and siblings were all in the Tallawang area where John Michael was teaching until 1914.Eugene's brother Thomas O'Brien was killed in the war in 1916.
1916 - KILLED IN ACTION
The sad news came to band this week that Pte T. O'Brien, son of Mr. J. M. O'Brien, of the Canimbla public school, was killed in action in France recently.
Source: Cowra Free Press (NSW : 1911 - 1921) Wednesday 6 September 1916 1930 - MASKED HOLD-UP - Man Forced To Hand Over Money
While on his way home about 11.50 p.m.. Eugene O'Brien, of Robert-street. Marrickville, was bailed up in Arthur st. near Livingstone-road. As he was walking past a motor car containing four men, which was standing near the foot path, one of the occupants, who was wearing a black mask, jumped out, and presenting a revolver at O'Brien, said: 'Put up your hands, and hand over all you've got.' O'Brien said. 'You can have all I've got,' and look 6/- from his pocket, which he handed to the thugs. The latter said. 'Stand where you are, or I'll drill you.' to which O'Brien replied, 'Drill me If you like. You've got all I have and I'm going.' He then walked off and the bandits jumped into the car, which made on at a fast pace.
1930 - THREE HOLD-UPS SYDNEY GUNMEN ACTIVE DARING DEPREDATIONS SYDNEY, Saturday.
Jumping out of a motor car in Allen street, Marrickville, a man with a black handkerchief over the lower part of his face bailed up Eugene O'Brien, of Robert-street, Marrickville, at revolver-point, saying, 'Put up your hands and give me all you've got.' O'Brien gave the robber 6s, all he had, and the man jumped back into the car in which three others were sitting and drove away.
Source: The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950) Saturday 15 November 1930
1931 - St. Brigid's Annual Ball - MARRICKVILLE TOWN HALL CROWDED
The twelfth annual Ball of St. Brigid's
parish, Marrickville, took place in the local Town Hall on Monday, July 13th, and
there was an attendance of 300 dancers. Brightly colored streamers decorated
the main hall, and the music was supplied by Reg. Donohoe's orchestra. ... The supper tables were decorated with narrow
centre bands of emerald green, and the floral arrangements were carried out in
Iceland poppies. ...
Miss M. Madsen, wearing lemon georgette and Mrs E O'Brien attended the event. Source: Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932) Thursday 23 July 1931 p 34 Article
1931 - Weddings. O ' Brien — Madsen.
A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Brigid's Church, Marrickville, on Saturday, 18th inst., when Doreen, eldest daughter of Mrs. E. Madsen and the late Martin Madsen, was married to Eugene, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J.O'Brien, of Marrickville. Rev. Father Gerard, C.P. solemnised the marriage. Entering the church on the arm of her brother, Mr. Kevin Madsen, the young bride looked striking in her beautiful gown of white chenille and plain georgette. The beautiful Honiton lace veil, lent by Mrs. J. P. Minogue of Marrickville, was lined with tulle, the headdress being a coronet of orange blossoms.
The bridesmaids were the Misses Madeleine and Ella Madsen (sisters of the bride) and Miss Kathleen O'Brien (sister of the bridegroom), all three choosing frocks of delphinium blue georgette, cut on long Grecian lines, and wore large blue tulle picture hats. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. John O'Brien as best man, and Messrs. Wilfred O'Brien and Harry Child as groomsmen. The 'Wedding March' was played by Miss Veronica Acton, who later during the signing of the register, accompanied Mr. Alfred Peel's rendition of Luzzi's 'Ave Maria.'
The reception was held at the Cavalier, King street, where the bride's mother, assisted by the mother of the bridegroom, received the guests. On leaving by the Orara for Coolangatta, where the honeymoon will be spent, the bride chose a black and white pencil stripe ensemble, with velour hat to tone, the toilette being completed with a beautiful set of stonemartens, the gift of the bridegroom. The crowded church, together with the numerous congratulatory messages and costly gifts received, amply testified the esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Eugene O'Brien are held. The future home of the happy couple will be at Marrickville.
Source: The Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1942) Thursday 30 April 1931 p 10 Article 1932 - Family Notices
O'BRIEN (nee Doreen Madsen).—May 9, at Walmer private hospital. Marrickville, to Mr. and Mrs. E. O'Brien—a daughter (Barbara Ann).
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 14 May 1932 p 12
1932 - A Younger Set Dance. CROWDED OUT.
The State Assembly ballroom and the corridor outside were not nearly big enough to hold the crowd which gathered at the insistence of St. Brigid's, Marrickville, Younger Set, when they organised a dance in aid of the school building fund on Monday evening... Miss Madeline Madsen, wearing beige chiffon and lace, brought along Mr and Mrs E O'Brien...
One of a set of photos of Goodiman taken by Eugene during a visit in 1939.
Eugene O'Brien at Goodiman Shearing Shed, 1939
Source: Photo by Grace O'Brien
THE first parish ball for 13 years was held by St. Brigid's parish, Marrickville, at the Marrickville Town Hall recently.
Pride of place in the ballroom, which was decorated spectacularly with spring blossoms, was occupied by a statue of Our Lady of. Fatima. Outstanding event of the evening was the presentation of debutantes to the Right Rev. Monsignor J. P. Rafferty, P.P., Mrs. J. A. Kennedy being matron of honor. The eight debutantes were first presented to Monsignor Rafferty, then, leaving their bouquets at the foot of Our Lady's statue, they all dedicated themselves to her. The special prayer for the occasion was composed by the parish priest, the Very Rev. Father Lawrence, C.P.
Debutantes were Misses Betty Stack. Joan Woulfe, Shirley Thomas, Esther Woulfe, Patricia McKeon, Mary Castensen, Joan, Cavanagh and Barbara O'Brien. ... Mr and Mrs E OBrien [attended]...The younger set were represented by Mr. B. Higgensbotham, Mr. Hendersen, Miss Joan Cavanagh. and Miss Barbara O'Brien, who all entertained parties.
1951 - Gulgong Personal
Mr. Eugene O'Brien, of Sydney, arrived, in town last Friday to stay a week with his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. O'Brien of 'Goodiman'.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 28 Jun 1951 Page 191951 - Gulgong Personal
The death occurred in Sydney last week end of Mrs. Julia T. O'Brien, relict of the late Mr. O'Brien. Deceased, who was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Terence O'Connell was born at Burrendong and had resided in the Gulgong district for many years. Deepest, sympathy is extended to the family who survive: Messrs. Eugene O'Brien, Charles O'Brien, John O'Brien (all of Sydney), Wilfred O'Brien ('Goodiman', Gulgong) and Miss Kathleen O'Brien (Sydney).
1952 - Gulgong Personal
Mr. Eugene O'Brien returned to Sydney last Monday after holidaying with his brother, Mr. W. O'Brien and Mrs. O'Brien, of 'Goodiman.'
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 12 Jun 1952 Page 17
1952 - Bishop, Premier, Consul At Marrickville Ball
NINE debutantes were presented to His Lordship Bishop Lyons at the St. Brigid's Parish annual ball at the Marrickville Town Hall recently...
Premier. Mr. J. J. Cahill, and Mrs. Cahill; the Consul General for Italy, Dr. Nicholas Simone, and Mme Simone; Dr. and Mrs. T. R Quinn, Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Kennedy, Dr. and Mrs. D. Quirk, Mr. and Mrs. M. Sutherland and Mrs. C. Lazzarini. Mr. and Mrs. D. Dillon and Miss C. O'Brien entertained a large party. Guests included Miss M. Fisher, Miss B. O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kirby, Mr. and Mrs. S. Cunneen, Mr. and Mrs. J. Heron, Mr. and Mrs. K. Herron, Miss M. Burke, and Mr. J. Bourke. Mrs. Dillon wore a gown of ice blue satin while Miss O'Brien's choice was pink french faille. Mr. and Mrs. R. Stack and Mr. and Mrs. G. Duggan received guests in a joint party: they were Mr. and Mrs. H. Allen, Miss B. Stack, Mr. P. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. C. Johnstone. Miss M. Monahan (from Katoomba), Mr. and Mrs. A. Mitchelle, Miss K. Peel, Miss M. Murray and Miss M. Ruby.
Guests included in the party entertained by Mr. and Mrs. B. Folkes were Mr. and Mrs. E. O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. J. Brady, Mr. and Mrs. R. McNamara, Mr. and Mrs. J. Fahey. Other parties were entertained by Misses Margaret and Mary Cahill, Mr. Jim Carr, Mr. and Mrs. H. Kurtz, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kelleher and the Catholic Youth Organisation which numbered 60 young people, including Miss Pat Riley, who wore a gown of black jersey featuring a jewelled yoke, and Mr. J. Riley. Ladies of the committee were responsible for the many beautiful decorations.
1953 - Gulgong Personal
Mr. and Mrs. W. O'Brien, of 'Goodiman', left for Sydney last week to attend the Sydney (Royal) Show to re turn this week accompanied: by the former's brother, Mr. Eugene O'Brien, who is convalescing after an illness of some months.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 9 Apr 1953 Page 191953 - Gulgong Personal
When Mr. and Mrs. W. O'Brien returned from Sydney to 'Goodiman' last week they were accompanied by the former's brother, Mr. Eugene O'Brien, who is convalescing after, an illness.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 16 Apr 1953 Page 171953 - Gulgong Personal
Mr. Eugene O'Brien returned to Sydney last Wednesday after recuperating for some weeks at 'Goodiman'.
Headstone of Eugene and Doreen O'Brien
Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood. Mortuary No 2. Section 11, No 1174
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