Thursday, February 18, 2021

JOHN PATRICK O'CONNELL O'BRIEN


John Patrick O'Connell O'Brien
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John P O'C O'Brien, Julie O'Brien, Kathleen O'Brien at Julie's 21st Birthday, 1964

 

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CHARLES O'BRIEN


Charles O'Brien

Charles St Clair O'Brien was born at Tallawang on 19 December1898, the fifth child and fourth son of John Michael O'Brien and Julia (nee O'Connell). He attended his father's school in Tallawang.

At the age of 39, Charles married Madeleine Mary Madsen, a hairdresser from Marrickville, on 30 April 1938. (His brother, Eugene had married Madeleine's sister, Doreen, in 1931.)
Charles and Madeleine were married at St Brigid's Church, Marrickville, by Father Casimir Maguire. Charles' siblings, John-Patrick and Kathleen were witnesses.

He lived at:

  • 41 Robert Street Marrickville
  • 3/78 Malakoff Street, Marrickville
  • Mexican Street, Charters Towers
  • 2/78 Morts Road, Mortdale


Madeleine and Charles (top deck) leaving on their honeymoon in 1938.

Later Charles was a bank officer in Marrickville then an accountant at Charters Tower branch of the Commonwealth Bank in 1938.


Charles O'Brien



Charles died at the age of 80 on 20 July 1979 at St George Hospital, Kogarah. His cause of death was cardiovascular accident and hypertension.

Charles is buried at Woronora Memorial Park NSW - Gdn Ct Rose Gdn 6, 0142.





 

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ELLEN (NELLIE) O'BRIEN

Nellie was one of the seven children of Julia and John Michael O'Brien. She was born on 21 July 1892 and raised in Tallawang where her father was a teacher for 28 years. After John Michael retired the family relocated to Marrickville and lived at 41 Robert Street.

Nellie O'Brien

Nellie with her sister-in-law, Grace, January 1949

Grace, John and Auntie Nellie, January 1949

Back row: John and Nellie O'Brien
Front row: Grace O'Brien nee Morris, Julia O'Brien nee O'Connell, Barbara/Colleen? and Kathleen O'Brien

Nellie at the beach with her nieces Colleen and Barbara


Nellie died at the age of 56 in 1949. She is buried at Rookwood Cemetery with her mother.


Ellen O'Brien's headstone.
Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood. Mortuary No 2. Section 11, No 1173


Family Notices
O'BRIEN, Ellen. August 19 1949 at her residence 41 Robert Street Marrickville, Ellen O Brien dearly loved daughter of John Michael and Julia Therese O'Brien. Requiescat in pace. Privately interred Catholic Cemetery Rookwood August 22 1949




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KATHLEEN O'BRIEN

 






Kathleen O'Brien 

Kathleen Mary O'Brien was the daughter of  John Michael O'Brien and Julia Theresa O'Connell

Her siblings were: Wilfred O'Brien, Eugene Terence O'Brien, Ellen O'Brien, Thomas O'Brien, Charles St Clair O'Brien, and John Patrick O'Connell O'Brien


Charles and Kathleen O'Brien and Jim Harris

John P O'C O'Brien, Julie O'Brien, Kathleen O'Brien at Julie's 21st Birthday, 1964




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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Margaret Norris nee O'Connell

Margaret Elizabeth O’Connell was born in 1861 in Mudgee/Hargraves to Terence and Margaret O'Connell nee McConnell. (NSW BDM 10011/1861)

In 1887 Margaret O'Connell married William Norris in Mudgee (NSW BDM 5883/1887). Their children included:
  • Leslie E Norris - born about 1888; married Minnie E Carr in Wellington in 1912 (NSW BDM 11787/1912) Minnie Norris, buried 25 Sep 1946, is in the same plot as Margaret Norris. She was Margaret's daughter-in-law.
  • William Namby Norris born 1896 in Gulgong (NSW BDM 30993/1896) to parents William and Margaret. Died 1969 in Burwood.
William Norris worked at various hotels including one at Slashers Flat and Mrs Kelley's Family Hotel in Gulgong, before opening the Commercial Hotel at Cobbora in 1904.

Margaret Norris moved to North Sydney and died in 1954 in Chatswood (NSW BDM 27994/1954). She is buried in Macquarie Park Cemetery, RC C2, 0022.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

HONEYSETT

See also LUND

John Thomas Lund Honeysett was born "in Goodiman" in 1895.

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1897 - A Mudgee Hawk
Mr. John Honeysett; of Tallewang, writes to the Mudgee Western Post:— "I saw in your paper last week where a large hawk had been shot. I am now sending you the dimensions of one shot at Tallewang recently. It measures 8ft. 4in. from tip to tip of the wings; from point of beak to tail, 3ft. 8in.; from tip of beak to back of head, 7in.; when standing it measures 18in. to the top of its back; its claws will clasp anything 6in. in diameter, and its eyes are as large as good-sized agate marbles. It is what is commonly called the black eaglehawk. It was shot by William Honeysett, and may be seen by anyone at Tallewang."
Source: The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901) Fri 19 Nov 1897 Page 8

1933 - [MARRIAGE]

At St. Luke's Church of England Gulgong, the marriage was solemnised of Bertha Kathleen Mary Honeysett, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Honeysett, of ''Rozella,'' Tallawang, and Clifford Nelson Schofield, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Schofield, of Tempe, Sydney.
Source: Wellington Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954) Mon 6 Feb 1933 Page 5

The home known as "Rozelle", Tallawang



1936 - WEDDING
Honeysett — Shearman
St. Mark's Church of England, Goolma, on Saturday, 26th September, the marriage was celebrated of Miss Nell Shearman, daughter of Mr. R. J. Shearman and the late Mrs. Shearman of "Nellen View," Goolma, and Mr. Richard Honeysett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Honeysett, of Tallawang. Rev. L. V. Caldwell officiated.
As the bride entered the church on the arm of Mr. W. J. Scifleet, of "Kia Ora," Binnaway, (brother-in-law), the congregation sang, "The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden." Mrs. W. V. Shearman presided at the organ. The bride wore an ankle length frock of white tree-bark crepe, trimmed with pin tucks and lace panels and sleeves. The dress clip and buckle, also the bride-groom's buttonhole spray, were sent by a cousin from England. She carried a very handsome bouquet of lilies, and wore a very beautiful embroided tulle veil (lent by Mrs. Stanley Berry, of Sydney). The veil was held in place by a three-row coronet of orange blossoms.

Mrs. Bob Yeo, of Merrygoen (cousin of bride), was matron of honor. She wore an ankle length frock of powder blue georgette with frilled godets, with picture hat to match, and carried a bouquet of blue lupins, tinted lilies, may and tulle. Miss Hazel Skinner, of Goolma (niece of bride), attended as bridesmaid dressed in an ankle length frock of dusty pink georgette with frilled godets. She wore a picture hat to match, and carried a bouquet of pink lupins, tinted lilies, may and tulle. Mr. Roy Stewart, of Goolma (cousin of bride), was best man, and Mr. Les Honeysett (brother of bridegroom) attended as groomsman. Little Valma Scifleet, of Binnaway, and Valerie Deveigne, of Goolma (nieces of bride), were trainbearers. They were attired in ankle-length frocks of colored frilled net, the former wearing pink and the latter blue. They each wore halos of pleated net and coronets of tiny flowers, and carried tiny gold baskets filled with pink and blue lupins, may and tulle. The church was tastefully decorated with stocks, Iceland poppies and sweet peas.

The reception was held at the Goolma Hall. The catering was in the capable hands of Mrs. Boyd, of Gulgong. The bridal table was adorned with a handsome three-tier wedding cake made by Mr. Sweeney, of Gulgong. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a handsome handbag, while the bride's gift to the bridegroom was a set of initialled gold sleeve links. The bridesmaids received a chrome boudoir clock and the matron of honor a crystal necklet, while the tiny train-bearers each received a brush, comb and mirror set.

The bridal party was driven by Mrs. C. R. Niven of Spring Ridge. The happy couple left by car for Sydney, where the honeymoon was spent. The bride travelled in a Wedgewood blue lemere frock, and hand embossed satin backed metalasse coat, hat and shoes to match. Their future home will be at Goolma.

William Honeysett, born 1878


William's wife, Dora Sophia Honeysett née Garland

1938 - DEATH
It is with the deepest regret that we note the passing of Mrs W. Honeysett, at Gulgong hospital, aged 59 years. The late Mrs Honeysett was one of the district's most respected residents, and, although suffering illness herself, was always ready to help others who were in need of assistance in her quiet, Christian manner. To her husband and family is extended our most sincere sympathy.

1938 - DEATH- Mrs. Honeysett
The death occurred in the Gulgong District Hospital on Monday afternoon of Mrs. Dora Honeysett, wife of Mr. W. A. Honeysett, of Tallewang. Deceased, who was 59 years of age, was admitted to the hospital a few weeks ago, and had previously been a patient. She was a native of Curban, but had resided in the Gulgong District nearly all her life time, having made a large number of friends.
The funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the cemetery this afternoon, the Rev. L. V. Caldwell officiating. The arrangements were carried out by Mr. R. S. Bayliss.
To the sorrowing husband and the following members of the family our sympathy is extended: Messrs. Hubert (Leadville), Leonard (Kandos), William (Tallewang), Kenneth (Tallewang), and Hilda (Mrs. H. Freeman, New Zealand), Bertha (Mrs. Schofield, Beryl), Ruby and Pearl.

1938 - DEATH - Mrs. Honeysett
THE death took place at the Gulgong District Hospital on Monday evening, June 27, of Mrs. Dora Honeysett, wife of Mr. W. A. Honeysett, of Tallawang. Heart failure was the cause of death. Deceased who was 59 years of age, was admitted to the hospital a few weeks ago, and had previously been a patient.
She was a native of Calgan, but had resided in the Gulgong district most of her life, and took an active part in social gatherings for the benefit of the church and hospital. She made a large number of friends.
The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on June 29 to the Church of England portion of the cemetery. The Rev. L. V. Caldwell officiated. The arrangements were carried out by Mr. R. S. Bayliss.
To the sorrowing husband and the following members of the family our sympathy is extended:— Messrs. H. and W. (Leadville), Leonard (Kandos), Kenneth (Caratell Loop, Boomley), and Hilda (Mrs. H. Freeman, New Zealand), Ruby (Mrs. G. D. Godfrey, Vaucluse, Sydney), Pearl (Mrs. T. N. Farley, Dubbo), and Bertha (Mrs. C. N. Schofield, Birriwa). She also leaves two sisters and a brother, viz.: Mrs. H. S. Woods (Beryl), Mrs. A. Burns (Sydney) and Mr. E. Garland Mudgee).
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 7 Jul 1938 Page 14

1938 - PERSONAL
The death occurred in the Gulgong hospital of Mrs. Dora Honeysett, of Tallewang, at the age of 59. Mr. Leonard Honeysett, of Kandos, is a son.
Source: 
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    • Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 - 1954) Fri 1 Jul 1938 Page 2

    1944 - [DEATH]
    The death occurred at his residence, Rozelle, Tallawang, on the 29th ultimo of William Albert Honeysett, one of the district's best known and widely respected residents. Deceased had been in indifferent health for some months, but even his intimate friends did not suspect that the end was so close. He followed up farming pursuits all his life and was a keen sportsman, in his younger days he was an enthusiastic cricketer. His wife predeceased him by about six years. Hs leaves a grown-up family to mourn, viz., Hilda (Mrs. Free-man, Sydney), Ruby (Mrs. Godfrey, Sydney), Pearl (Mrs. Farley, Dubbo), Bertha (Mrs. Schofield, Queensland), Hubert (Leadville), William (Leadville), Leonard (Kandos), Kenneth (Tambar Springs). He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Herbert (Sydney), Arthur (Port Kembla), Charles Harry and Bert (Tallawang), Mrs. J. Haley (Mebul), Mrs. W. Leonard (Elong Elong). The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on the 30th ult., the remains being laid to rest beside his late wife in the Church of England portion of the Gulgong Cemetery. The Rev. Howard Ellis officiated at the graveside. Funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. D. Whale, for Gulgong Motor Funerals.
    Source:  Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 9 Nov 1944 Page 16


    Honeysett Family, about 1917-18
    Top row: Frank, Andy Haslow, Herbert
    Middle row: Unknown female, Annie (Lund) Honeysett nursing unknown child, Sarah, Leslie
    Front row: Val, Richard
    Source: Photo from Helen Honeysett


    John Honeysett and Mary nee Lund
    Source: Wikitree


    Source: Jules Dorman

    Source: Suzi Kinsela



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    See also Hamen Charles Honeysett on WikiTree







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    INDEX - MARTIN

    • Alexander and Christina Martin of Goodiman
      • Jane - born 1877 
      • William - born 1879 
      • Christina Ellen - born 1881
      • James Lorne* - born 1883
      • Edward - born 1886
      • Florence Isabella - born 1888 
      • Thomas Ernest - born 1891
      • Jessie - born 1892
      • Albert - born 1894
      • Louisa Maria - born 1896


    Martins of Cobbora, 5 generations

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    Martin Families in the Gulgong District

    Even today, Martin is a common name in the Gulgong area so it can be quite tricky unravelling the historical information for the family or families with this name. And as if that isn't enough, "Hillside" is a property name in just about every district including Mudgee, Gulgong, Goolma, Gollan, Cobbora, Coonabarabran and everywhere in between. 

    I recently encountered information relating to Martins' living at "Hillside". There is one Trove reference to "Hillside" Goodiman:
    1912 - DEATH AT GULGONG
    At an early hour on Thursday morning there died at Nurse Jonas' private hospital. Christine Martin, relict of the late Alexander Martin, of  'Hillside,' Goodiman...
    There are various references to "Hillside" at Cobbora or Cobbora Road. 
    • Many of these relate to a Mr W Brown; but
    • Later on there's a mention of a Mr. T. L. Martin, of "Hillside," Cobbora (father of Harold Martin of Gulgong)
    So it seems "Hillside" is the correct address for two Martin families.

    I briefly considered whether it could be the SAME place because:
    • "Goodiman" might refer to the Parish in general rather than the area of the property Goodiman owned by my relatives; and
    • The property Goodiman owned by my relatives was on the Cobbora Road; and
    • The property adjacent to them belonged to a "Robert Martin"; and
    • Mr Brown of "Hillside" Cobbora was said to have a fabulous orchard! and Barbara Gurney's research mentioned that "The [Martin] farm at Goodiman had a lovely fruit orchard".
    BUT:
    • Mr Brown was at Hillside Cobbora between at least 1915 and 1918.
    • Alexander Martin's move to Hillside Goodiman was in the mid-1870s and his wife and children (William, Samuel, Florence and Jessie) were mentioned as "from Goodiman" in the years between 1903 and 1919.
    So, unless the Browns and Martins all lived on the same property it is likely that two Martin families lived in two properties called "Hillside", both with orchards and both connected to the Cobbora Road!


    * James Lawrence Martin, born 1883, died in 1902, at the age of 19. The cause was listed as "ASTHMA BRONCHITIS" which he had suffered for 15 years. Eugene O'Connell, from the neighbouring property of Goodiman, and Benjamin Campbell were listed as witnesses.
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