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Descendants of John BLACKWELL

At 12 December 2016





 

First Generation



1. John BLACKWELL [1319] was born about 1796 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 1 Feb 1870 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England aged about 74, and was buried on 5 Feb 1870 in Blessed Virgin Anglican, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England. Another name for John was John BLACK.

General Notes: John's birth is estimated to be about 1796. All records including death and censuses, indicate birth between 1792-1802. His occupation was shoemaker.

All the children of John and Ruth were christened under the surname of Black, which is why they had not been found. Jan Dabson supplied me with christening details from registers she has in her possession. I have since confirmed all the christening details supplied by Jan.

A Mary Fisher was in attendance at the death of John Blackwell.

John and Ruth's three adult children who died after compulsory registration was introduced, died of Tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection of the lungs and sometimes other parts of the body, and is spread by droplets in the coughs or sneezes of a person with the disease. Tuberculosis was known as 'consumption' in the 19th century and was a major cause of death in Britain at that time. The disease is still common where there is overcrowding, malnourishment and poor health care.

Tuberculosis, also known as "consumption," "phthisis," or the "white plague," was the cause of more deaths in industrialized countries than any other disease during the 19th and early 20th centuries. By the late 19th century, 70 to 90% of the urban populations of Europe and North America were infected with the TB bacillus, and about 80% of those individuals who developed active tuberculosis died of it.

For most of the 19th century, tuberculosis was thought to be a hereditary, constitutional disease rather than a contagious one. By the end of the 19th century, when infection rates in some cities were thought by public health officials to be nearly 100%, tuberculosis was also considered to be a sign of poverty or an inevitable outcome of the process of industrial civilization. About 40% of working-class deaths in cities were from tuberculosis.

Robert Koch's identification of the tuberculosis bacillus in 1882 helped to convince members of the medical and public-health communities that the disease was contagious. Preventing the spread of tuberculosis became the motivation for some of the first large-scale public health campaigns.

Mortality rates began declining in the late 19th century throughout Europe and the United States. Whether sanitary measures, sanatoria, improved nutrition, or larger epidemiological factors unrelated to human intervention were the cause of this decline remains undecided. http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu/contagion/tuberculosis.html

In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Higham Ferrers like this:

HIGHAM-FERRERS, a small town, a parish, a subdistrict, and a hundred in Northamptonshire. The town stands on a rocky height, near the river Nene and the Northampton and Peterborough railway, 3 miles from the boundary with Beds, and 15½ ENE of Northampton. It was known, at Domesday, as Higham; and it took its after name from the Earls Ferrers, who were its lords. Its site has yielded relics which show it to have been probably occupied by the Romans; and is within 3 miles of the Roman station of Chester.

Noted events in his life were:

• In 1841 he resided at High Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• In 1851 he resided at 6 Newland Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• He had a residence in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England in 1861.

John married Ruth CLARKE [1318], daughter of William CLARKE [7530] and Mary ROGERS [7531], on 19 Aug 1817 in Wilby, Northamptonshire, England. Ruth was born about 1798 in Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 8 Jun 1813 in Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, England, died on 9 Jul 1871 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England aged about 73, and was buried on 11 Jul 1871 in Blessed Virgin Anglican, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England. Another name for Ruth was Ruth CLARK.

General Notes: Ruth was christened as a teenager of around 15 years of age.
An Elizabeth Bridgeford was present at the death of Ruth.

Noted events in her life were:

• In 1871 she resided at High Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 F    i. Charlotte BLACKWELL [7534] was christened on 22 Aug 1819 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died after 1891.

Charlotte married William GROOM [7537] (c. 26 Apr 1818) Dec Q 1840 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 3 F    ii. Mary Ann BLACKWELL [1479] was born about 1821 in England, was christened on 15 Aug 1821 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died in 1880 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England aged about 59, and was buried on 4 Dec 1880 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Mary married Charles MASON [7546] (c. 5 Nov 1826) on 12 Oct 1843 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

   4 M    iii. Charles BLACKWELL [7536] was christened on 21 Aug 1825 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and was buried on 20 Jul 1826 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England. Another name for Charles was Charles BLACK.

General Notes: Christened under the surname Black. Burial information under Charles Black.

+ 5 F    iv. Rebecca BLACKWELL [1480] was born in 1830 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 22 Aug 1830 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 27 Oct 1852 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England at age 22, and was buried on 30 Oct 1852 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Rebecca married William COOK [7555] (b. Abt 1825) on 24 Dec 1847 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

   6 F    v. Hepzibah BLACKWELL [7535] was born about 1831, was christened on 16 Aug 1836 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and was buried on 25 Aug 1836 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England. Another name for Hepzibah was Hepzibah BLACK.

General Notes: Christened under the surname Black, buried under the surname Black.

+ 7 M    vi. Charles BLACKWELL [1481] was born about 1835 in England, was christened on 20 Aug 1837 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 18 Apr 1866 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England aged about 31, and was buried on 23 Apr 1866 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Charles married Elizabeth PARKER [1482] (b. Abt 1834, d. After 1911) on 22 Aug 1859 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Charles next married someone.

   8 F    vii. Emma Susanna BLACKWELL [1494] was born about 1837 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 18 May 1837 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 28 Jun 1857 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England aged about 20, and was buried on 1 Jul 1857 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England. Another name for Emma was Emma Susanna BLACK.

General Notes: Birth seems to be registered after christening. Christened under the surname Black. Buried as Black.

Ruth Blackwell was present at the death of Emma.

+ 9 M    viii. Alfred BLACKWELL [1295] was born on 2 Mar 1840 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 16 Aug 1840 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died on 26 Apr 1917 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England at age 77.

Alfred married Ann MILLER [1294] (b. 2 Dec 1841, d. 12 May 1923) on 25 Dec 1864 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Second Generation (Children)


2. Charlotte BLACKWELL [7534] (John1) was christened on 22 Aug 1819 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died after 1891. Another name for Charlotte was Charlotte BLACK.

General Notes: Christened under surname Black. Married under the name Blackwell.

In the 1861 census, Charlotte is described as a widow although I have not found her husbands death. At the 1891 census, Charlotte was living with her son William. I have been unable to find either Charlotte's son William or Charlotte in the 1901 census. I have found a possible death of a Charlotte Groom at Kings Norton, Worcestershire, in the October quarter of 1896, estimated birth of this Charlotte was abt 1816.

Noted events in her life were:

• In 1881 she resided at 63 High Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Charlotte married William GROOM [7537], son of John GROOM [7538] and Sarah NUTT [7539], Dec Q 1840 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England. William was christened on 26 Apr 1818 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Children from this marriage were:

   10 F    i. Sarah GROOM [7540] was christened on 15 Oct 1843 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

   11 F    ii. Emma GROOM [7541] was born about 1847 and was buried on 16 May 1867 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

   12 M    iii. Alfred GROOM [7542] was born in 1851 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and was buried on 22 Jan 1862 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

   13 M    iv. William GROOM [7543] was born about 1853 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

   14 M    v. Frederick GROOM [7544] was born about 1857 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

   15 F    vi. Rhena GROOM [7545] was born about 1861 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and was buried on 26 Mar 1877 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England. Another name for Rhena was Rennie GROOM.

3. Mary Ann BLACKWELL [1479] (John1) was born about 1821 in England, was christened on 15 Aug 1821 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died in 1880 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England aged about 59, and was buried on 4 Dec 1880 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England. Another name for Mary was Mary Ann BLACK.

General Notes: Christened under the surname Black. Married as Blackwell.

Mary married Charles MASON [7546], son of John MASON [7547] and Sophia DUNMORE [7548], on 12 Oct 1843 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England. Charles was christened on 5 Nov 1826 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

General Notes: Charles occupation was wheelwright, as was his father's occupation.


Children from this marriage were:

   16 M    i. Thomas MASON [7549] was born in 1846 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 13 Feb 1846 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 17 M    ii. John William MASON [7550] was born in 1850 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died on 27 Jan 1931 in Northamptonshire, England at age 81.

John married Selina DRAPER [7562] (b. Jan 1852, d. 1937) in 1870 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 18 F    iii. Ann Sophia MASON [7551] was born about 1852 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died in Jul 1911 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England aged about 59.

Ann married James HOWARD [7577] (b. 1856) in Jul 1884 in Brixworth, Lincolnshire, England.

+ 19 F    iv. Rebecca Jane MASON [7552] was born about 1855 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died in Oct 1907 in Northamptonshire, England aged about 52.

Rebecca married William WRIGHT [7563] (b. Abt 1852) on 10 Jun 1878 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 20 F    v. Elizabeth Emma MASON [7553] was born about 1858 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Elizabeth married Josiah DENTON [7586] (b. Abt 1860) in 1882.

+ 21 M    vi. Charles Dunmore MASON [7554] was born about 1862 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 8 Jun 1862 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died on 22 Feb 1937 in Northamptonshire, England aged about 75.

Charles married Mary Ann HARRIS [7569] (b. 1861, d. Mar Q 1924) in 1887 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

5. Rebecca BLACKWELL [1480] (John1) was born in 1830 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 22 Aug 1830 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 27 Oct 1852 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England at age 22, and was buried on 30 Oct 1852 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England. Another name for Rebecca was Rebecca BLACK.

General Notes: Christened under the surname Black. Married as Blackwell. Rebecca's husband William Cook was present at her death.

Rebecca married William COOK [7555], son of William COOK [7556], on 24 Dec 1847 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England. William was born about 1825 in Bedfordshire, England. They had no children.

General Notes: William's father was said to be a brewer.

7. Charles BLACKWELL [1481] (John1) was born about 1835 in England, was christened on 20 Aug 1837 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 18 Apr 1866 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England aged about 31, and was buried on 23 Apr 1866 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England. Another name for Charles was Charles BLACK.

General Notes: Christened under the surname Black.

Charles Blackwell died in 1866. I have now found the burial of Charles at Higham Ferrers in April 1866. This would make the last 3 children who were born to Charles's wife from 1868 onwards not his children.

An Ann Clarke was present at the death of Charles. It is possible that this is one of his mother's family.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England in 1861.

Charles married Elizabeth PARKER [1482], daughter of Thomas PARKER [6643] and Elizabeth RODGERS [8146], on 22 Aug 1859 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England. Elizabeth was born about 1834 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England and died after 1911.

General Notes: Elizabeth was a widow with a 1 year old child at the 1871 census. Her husband Charles died in 1866 and therefore her last 3 children could not belong to Charles.

Noted events in her life were:

• In 1871 she resided at High Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• In 1881 she resided at High Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• In 1891 she resided at High Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• In 1901 she resided at High Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• In 1911 she resided at 2 Town Yard in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 22 M    i. Herbert Charles BLACKWELL [1483] was born Jun Q 1860 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 19 Aug 1860 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died after 1911.

Herbert married Sarah KNIGHT [4427] (b. 1863, d. Jun Q 1910) in Sep 1881 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 23 F    ii. Emma Maria BLACKWELL [1484] was born Jun Q 1862 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 8 Jun 1862 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died Dec Q 1938 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 76.

Emma married Herbert GLENN [6646] (b. Abt 1871) in 1893 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

   24 F    iii. Mary Elizabeth BLACKWELL [6645] was born about 1864 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 24 Aug 1864 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died in 1865 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England aged about 1.

   25 M    iv. Horace Thomas BLACKWELL [6644] was born in 1865 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 10 Jun 1866 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died in Jan 1867 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 2, and was buried on 21 Jan 1867 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

   26 F    v. Gertrude Kate BLACKWELL [1485] was born Dec Q 1869 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 19 Aug 1878 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England. (biologial child of one parent)

   27 F    vi. Bertha Davy BLACKWELL [1486] was born Mar Q 1872 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 19 Aug 1878 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England. (biologial child of one parent)

General Notes: Probably married Frederick Joseph Pashler in 1904 Higham Ferrers and had two children
* Cyril Frederick Pashler b. 1904 Rushden, died Q Dec 1918 and
* Howard Owen Pashler b. Sept 1906 Wellingborough d. Sep 1906 Wellingborough.

Frederick Joseph Pashler was born in 1872 and served in the Royal Army Medical Corp in WW1 and died on 25 November 1918 in England.

Bertha Pashler died in Wellingborough in 1951

+ 28 M    vii. Horace George BLACKWELL [1487] was born in Oct 1878 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 28 May 1882 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 23 Jul 1941 in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, England at age 62, and was buried in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. (biologial child of one parent)

Horace married Annie SKINNER [5362] (b. Abt 1878) Dec Q 1901 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

Charles next married someone.

His children were:

   29 F    i. Gertrude Kate BLACKWELL [1485] was born Dec Q 1869 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 19 Aug 1878 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

   30 F    ii. Bertha Davy BLACKWELL [1486] was born Mar Q 1872 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 19 Aug 1878 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

General Notes: Probably married Frederick Joseph Pashler in 1904 Higham Ferrers and had two children
* Cyril Frederick Pashler b. 1904 Rushden, died Q Dec 1918 and
* Howard Owen Pashler b. Sept 1906 Wellingborough d. Sep 1906 Wellingborough.

Frederick Joseph Pashler was born in 1872 and served in the Royal Army Medical Corp in WW1 and died on 25 November 1918 in England.

Bertha Pashler died in Wellingborough in 1951

+ 31 M    iii. Horace George BLACKWELL [1487] was born in Oct 1878 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 28 May 1882 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 23 Jul 1941 in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, England at age 62, and was buried in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.

Horace married Annie SKINNER [5362] (b. Abt 1878) Dec Q 1901 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 28)

9. Alfred BLACKWELL [1295] (John1) was born on 2 Mar 1840 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 16 Aug 1840 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died on 26 Apr 1917 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England at age 77. Another name for Alfred was Alfred BLACK.

General Notes: Christened under the surname Black.

At the 1841 Census, Alfred was living at High Street Higham Ferrers, and in the 1861, 1871 and 1881 census he was still living in High Street, Higham Ferrers. His occupation was given as shoemaker. On the 1911 Census, Alfred and Ann advised that they had 9 children, 2 of whom were deceased. We only had 7 children recorded, however I have since found Ralph's birth and death. The 9th child still has not been identified.

Beatrice, Ada and Ralph were all christened at Higham Ferrers on 19 Aug 1878 according to the Family Search website.

Witnesses to the marriage of Alfred and Ann were Charles Blackwell and Sarah Groom. Presumably Charles Blackwell was Alfred's brother, and Sarah Groom may have been a friend of Ann's as Ann's sister Eliza had married an Andrew Groom. In the same quarter and year of the marriage entry of Ann and Alfred, is the marriage of a Sarah Bethia Groom to a George Childs.

The family apparently kept in touch with their son William's late first wife's family because in 1911, almost 20 years after Evangaline died,her brother Edgar John Adams was staying with Alfred and Anne Blackwell at the time of the census. William had already emigrated to Australia by this time.

The Northampton Mercury - Saturday 25 March 1882 page 6
DISASTROUS FIRE AT HIGHAM FERRERS
GREAT DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY

On Tuesday Higham Ferrers was the scene of one of the most disastrous fires which have occurred of late years in the county of Northampton, and certainly one of the greatest magnitude that is within the remembrance of "the oldest inhabitant" of the particular locality indicated. "Higham", as most of our readers are aware, is one of those ancient places to be found in Northamptonshire of which it may be said that, if its ancient glory is not altogether departed, its relative influence and position are considerably reduced. Still it is a thriving business town. Practically, it consists of one long street on either side of which the houses for the most part are built in a style of architecture peculiar to a period that to the present generation is somewhat remote. In many cases the dwellings are of old material, covered with thatch, and it is to this fact that the alarming extent of the conflagration of Tuesday is undoubtedly due in the main.
The details we have been enabled to glean show that on the afternoon of Tuesday, about twenty minutes past one o'clock, as a man named Mason was returning, during his dinner hour, from his daily employment at Rushden, he when descending the hill entering the town, observed smoke issuing from the rear of the Swann Inn, an old established hostelry, kept by one Host Kilsby, and situate near the site formerly occupied by the now extinct tollgate, on the west side of the street. Thinking something was wrong, Mason at once made his way to the house, and acquainted its inmates of what he had seen. They, hitherto utterly oblivious of the fact disclosed, immediately made examination of the premises, and discovered that a fire had broken out near the kitchen. Prompt measures were at once taken to extinguish the flames; but, unfortunately, a blustering sou'-wester was blowing hard at the time, and catching hold of the flames, which soon began to leap through the thatch of the building, sent them with startling rapidity in the direction of the adjoining house. This being similarly covered the fire-for it had assumed these proportions in a few minutes-quickly communicated itself, by the aid of the favouring wind, to adjoining houses on the same side of the street, until in a quarter of an hour no less than fourteen adjacent cottages were in flames. The fifteenth house had also a thatched roof, but this, singularly enough, escaped. Not so, however, buildings on the opposite side of the street, as these became ignited from the multitude of sparks which the wind mercilessly drove onto the roofs. Here they soon obtained a firm hold, and by two o'clock -or about three quarters of an hour after the fire was first discovered-there were no less than twenty-five houses on either side on fire, if not roofless. During this time, of course, every effort had been made by the startled inhabitants to check the progress of the flames. Information was conveyed with despatch to the local fire brigade quarters, and their engine, under the command of Captain Shelton, was at the scene of the conflagration by a quarter to two. The news of the outbreak was also telegraphed to Rushden and Wellingborough. The brigade of the former place, under Captain Foskett, was but a few minutes behind the local team; while the Wellingborough Brigade arrived at a quarter-past two o'clock. Each brigade, in fact, displayed the most commendable promptitude in answering the call of duty; while the Police, under Supt. Baillie, of Wellingborough, were by no means behindhand, and lent valuable aid There being an ample supply of water-thanks to the contents of the moat of the ancient castle, and the numerous wells in the town-the brigades were soon able to get to work in earnest. The scene at this time it is no stretch of imagination to describe as of almost bewildering confusion. The street itself was enveloped in clouds of smoke, so dense in capacity and continuous volume, that many of those who were engaged in the midst of the fire aver that they actually could not see the flames springing from the roofs, though in reality these latter formed a blazing beacon, pointed to the consternation by the inhabitants of Wellingborough and other places for miles around. So rapid, to, did the fire travel from house to house, that, although the furniture of the cottages was hurried pell-mell out of the windows, both upstairs and down, quite indiscriminately, and every possible exertion was made to secure its removal, a very large proportion of it was destroyed by the consuming element; while nearly an equal amount was injured, almost past repair, by the rough handling it received. The density of the smoke before alluded to had one most regrettable effect, it seems that the inhabitants of the houses on the east side of the street, on witnessing the extreme peril in which their neighbours' property was placed, nobly went to their assistance, and it is a fact that while they were helping their friends to subdue the flames and rescue their furniture, their own houses and furniture were at the same time actually being consumed. As an illustration of the intensity of the heat caused by the fire, it may be mentioned that in one of the cottages a couple of fat porkers, weighing some 17 score, which had only been killed the day before, were completely frizzled. Thanks, however, to the united and well-directed exertions of the various brigades, and the welcome assistance of many willing workers, the fire, which at one time it was feared might extend itself to the greater part, if not the whole of the town, was got well under. Still such was the inflammable character of the material the flames had to work upon, that the conflagration was by no means extinguished. The engines continued for some time playing on the smouldering ruins. Only the bare walls and chimneys of the various dwellings were left standing through the combined effects of the large quantity of water poured upon them and the searching, destructive flames. Shortly after dusk the Wellingborough and Rushden brigades, after doing service which does them every credit, left the town, it being generally believed that what may be termed the remnants of the fire could safely be left to the efforts of the local brigade. The latter, we should add, were most watchful and unsparing in their exertions, members of the brigade being on duty all night for the purpose of extinguishing the flames which, in one cottage after another, fitfully made their appearance for many hours. Fortunately, by these admirable precautions the possibility of a renewed outbreak was prevented.
The fire, it is pretty generally believed, originated in the ignition of one of the huge beams in the interior of the Swan Inn. It is useless to speculate what the fearful consequences might have been had the conflagration occurred during the night; but it may certainly be said it was fortunate it happened just when it did. At that time the male occupants of the houses were at home, it being their dinner hour, and being thus on the spot were able at once to take prompt action for the preservation of their own property and the extinction of the fire. Though the latter was so extensive, it is pleasing to be able to state that no loss of life was caused, although Mr. S. J. Goll, grocer, sustained somewhat serious injuries, and a young girl named Charlotte Bailey had her eye severely burnt.
One of the most praiseworthy, as it is the most gratifying incidents in connection with an event which has rendered so many families homeless, at least in a temporary sense, was the practical sympathy and help shown by all classes, from the highest to the lowest, for the unfortunate sufferers by the fire. Not only did those who possessed them lend their horses and carts for the removal of furniture and the conveyance of water to the engines, but the clergy and principal inhabitants of the town and immediate neighbourhood were present at the fire, aiding, to the best of their ability, in the work of suppressing it. Nor were they lacking when the immediate danger was passed in extending their assistance to the distressed. The houses of many inhabitants were freely thrown open to afford accommodation. Fortunately, however, it was not found necessary to trespass on their good nature to a very great extent, as it so happened that near the destroyed cottages were a number of newly built dwellings, erected by Mr. Thomas Sanders, which that gentleman kindly placed at the disposal of those who needed shelter, and to those many transferred what furniture they had been able to save, and made themselves as comfortable as their altered circumstances would allow. The Rev. E. Templeman allowed the Bede-house to be used for the purpose of storing furniture, while the Mayor (Mr. J. Higgins) lent the Town Hall , and Mr. T. Sanders, his malt-house for the same object. The Vicar, The Mayor, and other of the better class of inhabitants, were most liberal in their offers of assistance, While Mr. W. Simpson made it his duty to go round in the evening and satisfy himself, on behalf of those kindly disposes persons, that no distress went unrelieved. It was also decided to hold a meeting in the morning of the magistrates and other benevolently disposed people for the purpose of forming a distress fund. In addition to those gentlemen mentioned, others who were at the fire and who offered kindly assistance were the Hon. T. W. Fitzwilliam, F. U. Sartoris, Esq., Mr. C. Simpson, Mr E. B. Randall, Mr. W. J. Lamb, and many others. The property destroyed, we may add, belonged to the following owners:- The Swan Inn, to Mr Campbell Praed; the two adjoining houses, to Mr. T Saunders; and the remainder to the executors of the Hon. G. Fitzwilliam. The property, we believe, was not insured, nor was any of the cottagers' furniture.
The following is a list of the names of the occupiers of the cottages which have been destroyed:-
G. Kilsby, wife, six children-lost nearly everything;
·Henry Wright, wife and two children;
·Charles Flawn and wife;
·Mary Miller, infirm widow-lost everything
·Alfred Blackwell, wife, and seven children;
·Elizabeth Blackwell, widow and four children-lost all clothing and most of furniture;
·Charles Groom, wife and two children;
·William Mason, wife (recently confined) and seven children;
·Mrs Park, widow, her grandson and his wife;
·Thomas Pack, wife and one son;
·Thomas Denton (who has been seriously ill for the last twelve months), his wife and three children-lost almost everything;
·Elizabeth and Eliza Parker, and nephew and niece;
·William Pack wife and three children;
·William Wagstaff, wife and son-lost his savings, which were considerable;
·William Riseley (who has been ill for some years), his wife and two children-lost everything;
·William Linnett, wife and eight children;
·James Draper, wife and four children;
·William Warner, wife and four children-lost everything;
·Eli Bailey, wife and seven children-lost almost everything. While Bailey is very ill, and one of his children was removed while suffering from severe illness;
·Edward Scholes, niece and two lodgers-lost everything;
·George Parker, daughter, her husband and two children-lost a lot of machine closer's work, entrusted to him to make up for a London firm for whom he worked;
·Allen Draper, wife and three children;
·Mrs Perkins and her brother (in one part of the house), with John Mayes, wife and four children (in other part), one of the latter very ill-reported loss of £40 cash in house;
·Thomas Randall, wife and four children-lost everything;
·Sarah Kingston, widow, with orphan niece and nephew-lost everything.
Tuesday night, which proved a very boisterous one, passed without any alarm being given of another outbreak. When morning dawned, the suns bright rays showed with remarkable clearness, the outlines of the smouldering ruins which the fire had caused. A very high wind was blowing, and by many it was feared some of the chimneys, which were exposed with but treacherous support, might be blown down. Up to noon, however, no such thing had occurred. The families who had occupied the houses passed the night fairly well, and were visited this morning by Dr. and Mrs. Crewe, who were solicitous in their inquiries as to the health of the unfortunate people, and careful to observe that the necessitous were duly provided for. The occupants of the houses we may state were a thrifty class. They paid comparatively low rents, but expended considerable sums in improving the property. The losses of some are serious. Thus G. Parker, it is estimated, has suffered to the extent of some £200, a new workshop he had built having been destroyed, together with a large quantity of work he had finished for a London firm, besides the damage to his machine. James Pack, Charles Groom, too, are others who have also lost what to them is no small sum in the improvements and additions they had made to the premises they occupied. We have remarked above the readiness of the inhabitants generally to assist in extinguishing the fire; but an instance of another kind has been mentioned. It is stated-on authority which is beyond question-that as a number of men were unconcernedly looking on at the conflagration, Mrs. Templeman inquired of them whether they were not going to assist in subduing the flames. The answer returned was "who's to pay"? Whereupon the vicar's good lady, remaking that a woman could show a man how to work, took her stand among the ranks of bucket-passers, and did her best to help stop the progress of the fire and at the same time stimulating others to do the same by her example. This instance, however, it is but just to state, is the only one in which we heard of any one showing an unwillingness to give their assistance.

ANOTHER ACCOUNT
"A Rushden Clicker" sends the following account:- At one o'clock everything was as usual, the weather was fine but it was very windy. When Mr. Nicholls's men were going back to work after dinner, at half past one, some of them noticed the roof of the Swan Inn smoking. Dr. Crewe, who was also passing at the time, smelt a strong smell of burning, and went in to inquire if anything was on fire. The thatch then commenced to flare, and although it was then only about as large as a man's hand, the wind soon puffed it into a strong blaze, and in ten minutes the roofs of about fifteen houses on the one side of the street and twelve on the other were all in flames. I had finished my dinner, and was just thinking of getting ready to go back to work, when we heart there was a fire at Higham. I sent out directly, and got there about twenty minutes to two, just when the fire was at it eight. I never saw such a big fire in all my life. As far as one could see through the smoke, on both sides of the street, the houses were all one blaze of light. Men were halloaing, women were crying, children screaming, the fire roaring, and the roofs of the houses falling in one after the other. Rushden fire engine soon put in an appearance, and in a minute or two both Rushden and Higham engines were in full swing. Everybody in Higham, and most people in Rushden and the adjoining places, where the news was carried to, gave up work for the day, so there was no lack of hands to work the engines; and when the Wellingborough Brigade appeared upon the scene the place was crowded. The women who were not employed in removing their own or their neighbours' property, turned out to help the men in handing buckets of water to supplement the efforts of the firemen. Right up the street there was a double line; the men on the one side handing the buckets of water to the scene of action, and the women on the other returning them to be replenished hand to hand. After the fire had been got under the place presented a pitiable scene in the extreme. Twenty seven houses, which two hours before were happy homes, were now completely gutted; while the occupants, some of whom have lost their little all, were turned out into the cold March wind without a place to call their own. One man had only saved his shirt and trousers, while his wife and children had only what they stood upright in. One poor woman, who was confined the day before, had to be taken from her bed and removed to a place of safety. At the Swan Inn there was about forty bushels of potatoes, which were all really "roasted"; and immediately opposite, two pigs that had been killed in the morning met the same fate.



A DISTRESS FUND FORMED
A public meeting was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday morning, for the purpose of establishing a fund for the relief of the distress caused by the disastrous fire. There was a good attendance, and a noteworthy fact was that several gentlemen were present from neighbouring villages. The Mayor (Mr. W. J. Higgins) was voted to the chair, and among those in attendance were the Rev. E. Templeman, Hon. T. W. Fitzwilliam, F. U. Sartoris, Esq., Mr. Campbell Praed, Spencer Pratt, Esq., Mr. Wetenhall (Stanwick), Mr. W. A. Pope (Stanwick), Mr. H. Packwood (Rushden), Dr. Crewe, Mr. Thompson, Mr. W. Simpson (deputy recorder), Mr. J. Saunderson, Mr. C. Simpson, Mr. E. B. Randall, Mr. S. Whyman, Mr. J. Lamb, Mr. G. Shelton, Mr. H. Saunders, Mr. T. Saunders, Mr. A. Groom, Mr. W. Spong, Mr. J. Spicer, Mr. J. Sargeant, Mr. B. Flintham, Mr. C. Parker, Mr. F Turner, Mr. S. J. Joll, &c.-The Mayor explained that the object of the meeting was to take into consideration what relief could be given to the sufferers through the destructive fire of the day before. That the case was one of the greatest urgency he need not say, and he therefore hoped, as many gentlemen were present, speakers would be brief in their remarks, so that they might commence their task in earnest, with as little delay as possible.-Rev. E. Templeman remarked that the ruined walls and roofless cottages spoke more eloquently than any words of their own in support of the object they had met to promote. There had been a great calamity in the place, and their object was to remedy the distress and suffering it had caused as well as they possibly could. With this end in view, he proposed "that the following committee be appointed for collecting and administering the funds for the relief of the sufferers by the fire of yesterday, with the power to add to their number:- The Mayor, Mr. W> Simpson, Mr. E. B. Randall, Mr. G. Shelton and Mr. T. Saunders; and that the following ladies be asked to assist the committee in its work, viz:- Mrs. Templeman, the Mayoress, Mrs. Simpson, and Mrs. Crewe." The rev. gentleman went on to say that he did not think they could decide exactly what had to be done at the present moment, as it would be necessary for them to go minutely into the circumstances of the persons who had suffered from the fire. One thing was quite certain-they would want money, but how much they did not know. In such a position it was only natural they should look for some assistance to a gentleman, who, directly he received the news announcing that the town was on fire, ordered a special train, and arrived on the spot with the greatest promptitude. (Hear, hear) He referred, of course, to the Hon. T. W. Fitzwilliam (applause), who represented the owners of nearly the whole of the property in Higham Ferrers. They were quite willing to do their part in carrying out the details of the work, but they must look to him to help them peculiarity in the matter. He (the speaker) had brought a bag with him in which to receive contributions, and had placed in it as his humble subscription to the Distress Fund.-Mr. W Lamb seconded the motion.- Mr. F. U. Sartoris read a letter he had received from Captain Arkwright, stating his regret at being unable to attend, and his willingness to help the fund which was being formed.-Mr. Campbell Praed wished to know if the losers by the fire were to be fully compensated, or only temporarily relieved?-Rev. E. Templeman said he did not think they could undertake to compensate all fully; but that would depend upon the amount of money subscribed.-Mr. Praed supposed, then, that any one who was not in impoverished circumstances would not be compensated.-Rev. E. Templeman replied that the fund was purely a charity .-Hon. T. W. Fitzwilliam observed that any compensation that was given would depend on the amount raised. If they were able to place the people in the position they occupied before the fire, they would be only too pleased to do so; but to do that it would be necessary to raise a considerable sum. As far as the Fitzwilliam property was concerned, he was not in a position yet to state what would be done, but he was sure the Marquis of Bristol (one of the trustees of the estate) would be glad to meet the matter in a liberal way. (Hear, hear) He had no authority to pledge the Marquis, as he had not had an opportunity of communicating with him. He would, however, write him that night, and communicate his answer to the Mayor as soon as he could. (Hear, hear)- Mr. F. U. Sartoris suggested the advisability of those present guaranteeing a sum of or so that the committee might draw at once and proceed with their work of relieving the distressed. The only doubt in his mind was whether they should do this, or put their names down for a definite sum at once. In any case, however, he thought an appeal might be made to the neighbouring villages for assistance. (Hear, hear)-Rev. E. Templeman said his idea was that they would require money at once, and that was the reason he hoped they would subscribe something at once.- Mr. W. Simpson said it was absolutely essential the committee should have funds at once. There were many cases in which the people were absolutely destitute. They had nothing whatever but what they stood upright in, and therefore the committee, to be of any service, should have funds at its disposal at once. (Hear, hear) As to how far the compensation would go, that was a matter which could only be decided when the committee knew what funds they had to dispose of. The previous evening he had spent several hours in ascertaining what the loss the people affected by the fire had sustained, and he discovered that they had saved very little indeed, and but a very few had saved anything considerable out of what they had. Therefore, he believed they would require a large sum, but he did not despair of seeing it raised. The people of Higham Ferrers were quite prepared to do their duty in the matter, and he did not think it would appeal to others who lived in the county to help them in vain. That this expectation would in all probability be fulfilled was strengthened by the fact that several gentlemen from neighbouring villages were present at that meeting to show their practical interest in the matter in hand. This disaster was too great for Higham to cope with alone and unaided, but they had every confidence in the liberality of outside people. The speaker (who, we should explain kindly acted as secretary,) then invited gentlemen to subscribe, observing that no doubt the Corporation would like to contribute something.-The resolution having been carried, alderman Randall proposed, and Alderman Saunderson seconded, that be paid out of the Corporation Fund towards the list of subscriptions.-This having been agreed to, the subscription list was circulated, and after a short interval showed a total amount subscribed in the room of The chief contributors were:-The Corporation Mr. Campbell Praed, Mr. F. W. Sartoris, the Mayor Hon. T. W. Fitzwilliam, Mr. W. A. and Mrs. Pope £10 each; Mr. Wetenhall, Mr. Spencer Pratt, Rev. E. Templeman, Messrs. Ward and Sheffield (Earl's Barton), names of the Rev. E Templeman, Hon. T. W. Fitzwilliam, and Mr. Campbell Praed were added to the committee; and, on the motion of the Chairman, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the gentlemen who had so liberally responded to the appeal which had been made.-Mr. H. Packwood (Rushden) suggested that the religious bodies of the neighbouring villages of Raunds, Irthlingborough, Finedon, Rushden and Wellingborough should be asked to allow collections at their services in aid of the Distress Fund. He felt certain there were any comparatively poor people who would be glad to show their sympathy to the distressed by subscribing their pence or their sixpences; and speaking for his own little place (the Union Church), he could say they would be only too pleased to have one, or even two collections in aid of the fund next Sunday. (Hear, hear)-On the motion of the Rev. E. Templeman, seconded by Mr. F. Turner, a hearty vote of thanks was conveyed to the Mayor for presiding, and the proceedings terminated.-Subsequently the committee met and requested the ladies to visit the distressed during the day and relieve the cases of necessity. In the evening another meeting was held in order to take the various cases into consideration.

Noted events in his life were:

• In 1841 he resided at High Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• In 1851 he resided at Newland Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• He worked as a shoemaker in 1861.

• He had a residence in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England in 1861.

• He worked as a shoemaker in 1871.

• In 1871 he resided at High Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• He worked as a shoemaker in 1881.

• In 1881 he resided at High Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• He worked as a rivetter in 1891.

• In 1891 he resided at High Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• He worked as a shoe rivertter in 1901.

• In 1901 he resided at 73 High Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• In 1911 he resided at 12 Town Yard in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Alfred married Ann MILLER [1294], daughter of John MILLER [1317] and Mary BROWN [1316], on 25 Dec 1864 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England. Ann was born on 2 Dec 1841 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 3 Apr 1842 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died on 12 May 1923 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England at age 81.

Marriage Notes: or possibly Wellingborough, England

General Notes: At the 1851 Census, Ann was 9 years old and living at Newland Street, Higham Ferrers. Her occupation was given as lacemaker. At the 1861 Census, her address was Higham Ferrers and occupation was Bootcloser. At the 1871 and 1881 Census she was living at High Street Higham Ferrers with no occupation recorded.

FROM THE RECOLLECTIONS OF ROBERT BERNARD BLACKWELL IN 1987 (GRANDSON)
I've just picked up a letter from the ex Ivy Kemshead, Ivy Smith and she gives a bit of information here about Dad's family. She said to Gilbert, "Do you want to know who Grandma Blackwell's mother was. She was a Miller. I don't know if you remember Uncle Jim that lived under the old walnut tree, he was Grandma Blackwell's brother. Then there was Nell Johnson and Jane Burdett, two sisters and I think there was another brother but cannot call to mind at the moment." She said mother used to take us visiting her grandmother. They lived up on old (yard ?) .. Well I can't remember Uncle Jim, I was too young. Anyway that was part of it. They came from the bottom end of Higham where there was the old village green that they used to have years and years ago…… Usually a triangular strip of ground with a road running along one side and two on an angle leading to another street out the other end. Well that's where they lived. The main road to London went past the front and then there was the one angled on the left hand side, one on the right, they angled…..,.made like an equilateral triangle and down where the two other roads these very narrow lanes met they entered a road which went down to the river and ???????????? but anyway that's where they lived. And there was this enormous walnut tree, it was an enormous thing, I think hundreds of years old, been there for god knows how long. With a great triangular strip of ground, it grew in the middle and these houses ran down there. There was about five houses on each angle. Old stone houses with thatched roofs.
The Council there had occasion one time to dig up this green, put a trench across it and we kids of the village were in our element. We went down there, and I know I bore in triumph home to my mother a human skull, minus the bottom jaw, but it had the top jaw in with the teeth, and Gilbert he had a leg bone, finger bones and that sort of thing. We thought they were great. Mother chased us out of the house, threatened she'd damn well tan our backsides if we didn't take them back and put them where we got them. Anyway we took them back, we didn't like doing it but we had to. Took them back there and there was a great stack of them; skulls, leg bones, thigh bones, anything you could mention, it was all piled there in a heap. The story went around that it had been a battlefield a couple of hundred years ago, but I think more than likely it could have been an old grave yard, I don't know Geoff. Anyway, the bones were all decently re-interred into a fresh spot. But I'll never forget that, all these white bones, all sorts.
Well these old thatched cottages, well that's where I think the Millers lived, down there that was the bottom end of Higham [Ferrers] . But as I say, I was so young when I lived in Higham, when we left there I was barely 8……so my memory of things is not really brilliant and the relations, I do know Geoff that in Higham, practically every second person that we met was a cousin or a relative by marriage of some kind, there was dozens of them there. But I never met I was too young to know and even to be interested. ...................................


Children from this marriage were:

+ 32 F    i. Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL [1488] was born Dec Q 1862 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died on 13 Oct 1920 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England at age 58.

Sarah married Alma KEMSHEAD [1559] (b. Jul 1863, d. 27 Nov 1936) in 1884 in England.

+ 33 M    ii. Harry BLACKWELL [1489] was born about 1866 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 10 Jun 1866 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died Jun Q 1943 in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, England aged about 77.

Harry married Ellen CRAXTON [1556] (b. Cir 1868, d. Dec 1957) in 1887 in England.

+ 34 M    iii. William BLACKWELL [1283] was born on 25 Apr 1867 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 16 Aug 1868 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 3 Mar 1953 in Pakenham, Vic, Australia at age 85, and was buried on 4 Mar 1953 in Pakenham, Vic, Australia.

William married Evangeline ADAMS [1296] (b. 21 Mar 1867, d. 17 May 1892) on 5 Oct 1890 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.

William next married Ada Primrose DARLOW [1282] (b. 5 Mar 1874, d. 29 Apr 1942) on 21 Dec 1893 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 35 F    iv. Emily BLACKWELL [1490] was born Jun Q 1869 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died in 1958 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 89.

Emily married Samuel SHARMAN [1573] (b. Mar Q 1864, d. Dec Q 1947) in 1887 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 36 F    v. Ada Jane BLACKWELL [1491] was born about 1871 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 19 Aug 1878 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died Mar Q 1936 in Northamptonshire, England aged about 65.

Ada married Albert Ernest WALKER [1568] (b. Jul 1868, d. Aug 1946) after 1890 in England.

   37 M    vi. Ralph BLACKWELL [6190] was born Dec Q 1873 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 19 Aug 1878 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 13 Jun 1879 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England at age 5, and was buried on 16 Jun 1879 in Blessed Virgin Anglican, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

   38 U    vii. BLACKWELL [6191] was born about 1875 and died before 1911.

+ 39 F    viii. Beatrice Annie BLACKWELL [1492] was born in Apr 1878 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 19 Aug 1878 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died on 17 Nov 1961 in Chester, Cheshire, England at age 83.

Beatrice married Joe TEBBUTT [7519] (b. Abt 1877, d. 17 Nov 1951) on 11 Feb 1901 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

   40 M    ix. Charles Edgar BLACKWELL [1493] was born in Sep 1880 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 28 May 1882 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 9 Apr 1917 in France at age 36, and was buried in Apr 1917 in Roclincourt Valley Cemetery, , France.

General Notes: Charles was a private in the Northumberland Fusiliers. Part of the 21st Battalion (tyneside Scottish) and was killed in Action in the Western European Theatre. Formerly 179288 RHA. His regimental number was 48388. It is possible that Charles took part in the 2nd Battle of Arras, also known as the Battle for Vimy Hill. This offensive commenced on the 9th of April 1917 in the area where Charles appears to have been killed on that date.

The Battle of Arras began in a snowstorm on 9th April 1917, when Australian, British, and Canadian Divisions fought on a front from Vimy Ridge in the north (Canadian sector), to the trenches east of Arras (British sector), to Bullecourt in the south (Australian sector). It was hoped that the much-awaited breakthrough might be made here. However, the key purpose of the offensive was to tie down the German army in a joint effort with the French, who were simultaneously attacking on the Chemin des Dames. This latter offensive was a complete and costly failure resulting in mutinies among many French divisions.
The Battle of Arras slogged on until mid-May 1917, following a final large-scale attack on 3rd May when casualties were particularly high on the British side. It became the greatest killing battle of the war, with a daily casualty rate even higher than the Somme.

Only an estimated 30% - 40% of the WW1 British military service records have survived due to being destroyed by fire during Second World War bombings, and sadly Charles record appears to be in the 60%- 70% that have been lost.

From the Commonwealth War Graves Photographic Project website, which includes a photograph of the headstone I obtained the following details.
Cemetery: Roclincourt Valley Cemetery
Country: France
Area: Pas De Calais
Rank: Private
Official Number: 48388
Unit: 21st (Tyneside Scottish) Bn. Northumberland Fusiliers.
Force: Army
Nationality: British
Details: 9th April 1917. III. F. 10.

Roclincourt is a village a little to the east of the road from Arras to Lens. Take the N17 from Arras until the junction of this road and the D60. Travel along the D60 into Roclincourt village. Roclincourt Valley Cemetery lies to the north-east of the village. It is on a farm track signposted off the Thelus road.
Historical Information: Roclincourt was just within the Allied lines before the Battle of Arras in 1917 and it was from here that the 51st (Highland) and 34th Divisions advanced on 9 April 1917. The 1st Canadian Division attacked further north, across the Lens road. Roclincourt Valley Cemetery (originally called Roclincourt Forward Cemetery No.2) was begun after 9 April 1917 by the units which fought on that day. It was used until the following August when it contained the graves of 94 soldiers, of whom 40 belonged to the 51st Division. These form Plot I, Rows A to E and part of Row F. The cemetery was enlarged after the Armistice when graves, almost all of April 1917 and mostly from the 34th and 51st Divisions, were brought in from the surrounding battlefields and from certain smaller cemeteries, including:- KING CRATER CEMETERY, ROCLINCOURT: a mine crater, it contained 99 burials in five big graves, made by the 34th Division in the middle of April 1917, all dating from 9 April. All but two belonged to the Tyneside Brigades of the Northumberland Fusiliers. KITE CRATER CEMETERY, ST LAURENT-BLANGY, contained 53 burials of 9 April 1917 in five big graves, mainly of the 34th Division. RABS ROAD CEMETERY, ST LAURENT-BLANGY, contained 20 burials of 9 or 13 April 1917, 16 belonging to the 15th or 16th Royal Scots. ROCLINCOURT LONG CEMETERY (called at one time Roclincourt Forward Cemetery No.3), contained 68 burials of 9 April 1917, all 51st Division. THELUS ROAD CEMETERY, ROCLINCOURT, was made by the XVII Corps and contained 42 burials of 9 April 1917, 51st Division. The cemetery now contains 518 burials and commemorations of the First World War. 83 of the burials are unidentified but there are special memorials to four casualties known, or believed, to be buried among them. The cemetery was designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield. (information from Commonwealth War Graves Commission).


Third Generation (Grandchildren)


17. John William MASON [7550] (Mary Ann BLACKWELL2, John1) was born in 1850 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died on 27 Jan 1931 in Northamptonshire, England at age 81.

John married Selina DRAPER [7562], daughter of Allen DRAPER [7601] and Harriet WARD [7600], in 1870 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Selina was born in Jan 1852 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died in 1937 in Northamptonshire, England at age 85.

Children from this marriage were:

   41 M    i. John T MASON [7579] was born in 1871 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

   42 M    ii. Allan MASON [7580] was born about 1873 in Northamptonshire, England.

   43 F    iii. Emma MASON [7581] was born in 1876 in Northamptonshire, England.

   44 M    iv. Frederick William MASON [7582] was born in 1880 in Northamptonshire, England.

   45 F    v. Mary Ann MASON [7583] was born Sep Q 1882 in Northamptonshire, England.

+ 46 M    vi. Will MASON [7584] was born Sep Q 1885 in Northamptonshire, England.

Will married Annie Sayer WILLIAMS [7585] (b. 1889, d. Dec 1979) on 10 Oct 1910.

18. Ann Sophia MASON [7551] (Mary Ann BLACKWELL2, John1) was born about 1852 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died in Jul 1911 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England aged about 59.

Ann married James HOWARD [7577] in Jul 1884 in Brixworth, Lincolnshire, England. James was born in 1856 in Harlestone, Northamptonshire, England.

The child from this marriage was:

   47 M    i. Alexander HOWARD [7578] was born in 1885 in Greens Norton, Northamptonshire, England.

19. Rebecca Jane MASON [7552] (Mary Ann BLACKWELL2, John1) was born about 1855 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died in Oct 1907 in Northamptonshire, England aged about 52.

Rebecca married William WRIGHT [7563] on 10 Jun 1878 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. William was born about 1852 in Dean, Bedfordshire, England.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 48 M    i. Thomas William WRIGHT [7564] was born Jun Q 1880 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and died in 1942 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England at age 62.

Thomas married Daisy Margaret ROBINSON [7572] (b. 1890) on 14 Oct 1911 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England.

   49 F    ii. Ann WRIGHT [7565] was born in Apr 1882 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

   50 M    iii. Charles WRIGHT [7566] was born on 3 Jun 1884 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.

General Notes: possibly moved to Canada.

+ 51 M    iv. Ralph WRIGHT [7567] was born in 1889 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.

Ralph married Clara Elizabeth SAIL [7568] (b. 1895, d. 1972) Dec Q 1926 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

20. Elizabeth Emma MASON [7553] (Mary Ann BLACKWELL2, John1) was born about 1858 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Elizabeth married Josiah DENTON [7586] in 1882. Josiah was born about 1860 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.

Children from this marriage were:

   52 M    i. Herbert Charles DENTON [7587] was born in 1884 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 3 Jun 1888 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England, and died Dec Q 1952 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 68.

+ 53 M    ii. Albert Edward DENTON [7588] was born Sep Q 1887 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and died in 1964 in Carrum, Vic, Australia at age 77.

Albert married Louisa Jane JACKSON [7589] (b. 1886, d. 1943) in Sep 1913 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

   54 F    iii. Mary Ann DENTON [7590] was born in Jul 1891 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

21. Charles Dunmore MASON [7554] (Mary Ann BLACKWELL2, John1) was born about 1862 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 8 Jun 1862 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died on 22 Feb 1937 in Northamptonshire, England aged about 75.

Charles married Mary Ann HARRIS [7569] in 1887 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Mary was born in 1861 in Mersley, Buckinghamshire, England and died Mar Q 1924 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 63.

Children from this marriage were:

   55 F    i. Gertrude Phoebe MASON [7570] was born in 1890 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and died in 1972 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 82.

   56 F    ii. Edna Mary MASON [7571] was born in 1903 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and died Mar Q 1920 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 17.

22. Herbert Charles BLACKWELL [1483] (Charles2, John1) was born Jun Q 1860 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 19 Aug 1860 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died after 1911.

General Notes: Christened as Black.

Noted events in his life were:

• In 1911 he resided at 88 High Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Herbert married Sarah KNIGHT [4427] in Sep 1881 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Sarah was born in 1863 in Oakley, Bedfordshire, England and died Jun Q 1910 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 47.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 57 F    i. Emma BLACKWELL [4428] was born about 1882 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 28 May 1882 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Emma married William Henry BROMAGE [7558] on 7 Aug 1906 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 58 M    ii. Charles BLACKWELL [4429] was born on 9 Oct 1883 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 6 Mar 1887 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 28 Apr 1970 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 86, and was cremated on 1 May 1970 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Charles married Rosa [—?—] [5965]. (b. Abt 1884, d. 23 May 1969)

   59 M    iii. George BLACKWELL [7557] was christened on 6 Mar 1887.

+ 60 F    iv. Annie BLACKWELL [4430] was born Mar Q 1888 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Annie married Ernest DICKERSON [7560] on 5 Aug 1911 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

   61 M    v. Arthur BLACKWELL [4431] was born in Apr 1892 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

23. Emma Maria BLACKWELL [1484] (Charles2, John1) was born Jun Q 1862 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 8 Jun 1862 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died Dec Q 1938 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 76. Another name for Emma was Maria Emma BLACK.

General Notes: Christened as Black.

Emma married Herbert GLENN [6646] in 1893 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Herbert was born about 1871 in Uppingham, Rutland, England. They had no children.

28. Horace George BLACKWELL [1487] (Charles2, John1) was born in Oct 1878 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 28 May 1882 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 23 Jul 1941 in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, England at age 62, and was buried in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.

General Notes: Horace was born in 1878, but his mother was said to be a widow at the 1871 census, her husband Charles having died in 1866. When he died Horace was living at 60 Harboro Road, Rushden. He died at the Northampton County Hospital and his estate was valued at £234 6s. Probate was granted to his wife Annie in1941.

Noted events in his life were:

• In 1901 he resided at High Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• In 1911 he resided at 21 Westfields in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Horace married Annie SKINNER [5362] Dec Q 1901 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Annie was born about 1878 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.

The child from this marriage was:

   62 F    i. Elsie BLACKWELL [5842] was born Dec Q 1903 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

31. Horace George BLACKWELL [1487] (Charles2, John1) was born in Oct 1878 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 28 May 1882 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 23 Jul 1941 in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, England at age 62, and was buried in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.

General Notes: Horace was born in 1878, but his mother was said to be a widow at the 1871 census, her husband Charles having died in 1866. When he died Horace was living at 60 Harboro Road, Rushden. He died at the Northampton County Hospital and his estate was valued at £234 6s. Probate was granted to his wife Annie in1941.

Noted events in his life were:

• In 1901 he resided at High Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• In 1911 he resided at 21 Westfields in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Horace married Annie SKINNER [5362] Dec Q 1901 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Annie was born about 1878 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 28)

32. Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL [1488] (Alfred2, John1) was born Dec Q 1862 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died on 13 Oct 1920 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England at age 58. Other names for Sarah were Sarah Jane BLACKWELL and Tal KEMSHEAD.

General Notes: Sarah's birth is registered as Sarah Miller. Her mother married Alfred Blackwell 2 years after Sarah's birth. Sarah's husband Alfred was present at her death.

Noted events in her life were:

• In 1891 she resided at High Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• In 1901-1911 she resided at 9 Kimbolton Road, in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Sarah married Alma KEMSHEAD [1559], son of John KEMSHEAD [5838] and Selina PASILOW [5839], in 1884 in England. Alma was born in Jul 1863 in Irchester, Northamptonshire, England and died on 27 Nov 1936 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 73.

General Notes: It would appear that Alma remarried in 1928 to a widow, Emma Draper, who had 4 children from her first marriage.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 63 F    i. Mabel Mary Ann KEMSHEAD [3005] was born in 1885 in England and died in 1964 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 79.

Mabel married William Sydney MIDDLETON [3006] (b. Apr 1884, d. Jul 1989) on 14 Jul 1910 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 64 F    ii. Ivy Eleanor KEMSHEAD [1561] was born on 3 Feb 1889 in England, died on 13 Mar 1972 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 83, and was cremated on 17 Mar 1972 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Ivy married Percy SMITH [1562] Dec Q 1916 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 65 M    iii. Ralph Roland KEMSHEAD [1560] was born Mar Q 1892 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, died on 12 Aug 1957 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 65, and was cremated on 16 Aug 1957 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Ralph married Maud Edith NOTTINGHAM [3011] (b. 24 Mar 1890, d. 18 Jan 1982) in 1916 in Lambeth, Surrey, England.

+ 66 M    iv. William KEMSHEAD [1564] was born in 1894 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England and died on 31 Dec 1946 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 52.

William married Doris M FARROW [4458] in Mar 1932 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 67 F    v. Olive Ada KEMSHEAD [1565] was born Jun Q 1897 in England, died on 20 Feb 1991 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 93, and was cremated on 27 Feb 1991 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Olive married Ernest J FARR [3022] in 1927 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 68 F    vi. Clarice Jane KEMSHEAD [1566] was born on 15 Jul 1898 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died in Feb 1987 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 88.

Clarice married George Walter CHEASMAN [3014] (b. Abt 1900, d. 3 Jun 1967) on 13 Sep 1919 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 69 F    vii. Eva Blanche KEMSHEAD [1567] was born Jun Q 1900 in England, died on 7 Jun 1984 in England at age 84, and was buried on 12 Jun 1984 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Eva had a child.

33. Harry BLACKWELL [1489] (Alfred2, John1) was born about 1866 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 10 Jun 1866 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died Jun Q 1943 in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, England aged about 77.

Noted events in his life were:

• In 1891 he resided at 139 New Estate in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• In 1901 he resided at Wharf Lane in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• In 1911 he resided at 4 Kimbolton Road in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Harry married Ellen CRAXTON [1556], daughter of Thomas CRAXTON [5791] and Pearcy CHILDS [5790], in 1887 in England. Ellen was born circa 1868 in Ringstead, Northhamptonshire, England, was christened on 21 May 1868 in Ringstead, Northhamptonshire, England, and died in Dec 1957 in Northamptonshire, England aged about 89.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 70 M    i. Henry Percival CRAXTON BLACKWELL [1557] was born in Jul 1886 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died Jun Q 1968 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 81.

Henry married Marie L MEADE [7915] (b. Abt 1893, d. 1962) in 1916 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 71 M    ii. Thomas Harold BLACKWELL [1558] was born in Apr 1888 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died Jun Q 1956 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 68.

Thomas married Edith Brown SARGENT [5366] (b. Mar 1887, d. Jun 1964) Sep Q 1913 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

34. William BLACKWELL [1283] (Alfred2, John1) was born on 25 Apr 1867 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 16 Aug 1868 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 3 Mar 1953 in Pakenham, Vic, Australia at age 85, and was buried on 4 Mar 1953 in Pakenham, Vic, Australia.

General Notes: William married Evangaline Adams at the Regent Square Wesleyan Chapel by William Johnson. The witnesses to the marriage were Henry Garwood and Beatrice Adams.

William then married Primrose Darlow at St Andrews Church in Kettering by Frederic Llewellyn Dean. Witnesses to the marriage were William Darlow and Sarah Darlow.

At the 1871 and 1881 Census William was living at High Street Higham Ferrers. His occupation in 1881 was given as a shoe clicker. Shoemaker

The family story was that William left England around 1909 on the ship Arawa and travelled to Melbourne, Vic, Australia, where he found work and earned enough money to send for his family about 2 years later. It was thought that William's intended destination was Western Australia, but it now appears that story was inaccurate.

We now know that William Blackwell left London, England on the ship the Arawa which sailed on the 3rd of September 1910 and arrived in Hobart on the 15th March 1911. How and when he arrived in Melbourne is unknown. It is not known if the Arawa docked in Melbourne and William disembarked, or if he went to Hobart and somehow made his way to Melbourne at a later time.

Found on Find My Past and Ancestry.com.au 11 August 2015
First name(s) WM
Last name BLACKWELL
GenderMale
Marital status S
Occupation SHOEMAKER
Departure year 1911
Departure day 3
Departure month 2
Departure port LONDON
Destination port HOBART
Destination HOBART
State Tasmania
Country AUSTRALIA
Destination country AUSTRALIA
Ship name ARAWA
Ship official number 124461
Ship master's first name H
Ship master's last name CLAYDEN
Shipping line SHAW SAVILL & ALBION COMPANY LD
City LONDON
Ship destination port NEW ZEALAND
Ship destination country NEW ZEALAND
Ship square feet 8872
Ship registered tonnage 9371
Number of passengers 337
Record set Passenger Lists leaving UK 1890-1960
Category Travel & migration
Subcategory Passenger lists
Collections fromAustralia & New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, United States & Canada
Transcriptions © brightsolid online publishing ltd

Ada Primrose left England on 9 October 1911 on the Ship Demosthenes on a 54 day voyage to Melbourne, Vic, Australia, to meet her husband. With her were her step daughter, Inez, 19, and children Doris 15, Gilbert 14, Bernie 11, Vincent (Toby) 9, Ethel 8, Douglas 6, and Phyllis 3.

William met his family in Melbourne. He was share farming at Allambee at the time. As there was no work at Allambee for Inez, she remained in Melbourne. The remainder of the family travelled to Allambee with William. Some time later, William was seriously ghoured by a bull at Allambee and was unable to return to work on the farm, so after approximately 2 years at Allambee, the family moved to Nar Nar Goon, Vic, Australia, were William opened a boot makers shop. Robert Bernard Blackwell recounted how Allambee was totally covered by huge redgums and the family would lie in bed at night and hear the trees cracking and falling down in bad weather. One of the jobs on the farm was to clear the gum trees.

Inez had a dispute with her step mother a few years later and was never seen or heard from by the family again. I was finally able to trace Inez in early 2012.

The Melbourne Argus 4 March 1953 page 12
BLACKWELL. William Frank. On March 3, the dearly beloved husband of Ada (deceased), loving father of Doris (deceased), Gilbert, Bernard, Ethel, Vincent, Douglas (deceased), Phyllis, Eric, and Paul.
Mother, daughter, son, and father reunited.

BLACKWELL. William. On March 3, dearly loved father of Eric, darling father-in-law of Lil, and grandfather of Darryl, Robert, Lance, Beverley, Lindsay, Lorraine, and Gail Peace perfect peace.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/23231230

Noted events in his life were:

• In 1871 he resided at High Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• In 1881 he resided at High Street in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• He worked as a shoe operator in 1891.

• In 1891 he resided at and his first wife Evangaline were a lodgers at Walnut Tree Road in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• He worked as a shoe sole sewer in 1901.

• In 1901 he resided at 8 Kimbolton Road in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• He emigrated departed England for Australia, on the ship the Arawa in Sep 1910 from Australia.

• He worked as a bootmaker in 1914-1953 in Nar Nar Goon, Vic, Australia.

• He had a residence in Nar Nar Goon, Vic, Australia in 1914-1953.

William married Evangeline ADAMS [1296], daughter of Frederick Augustus ADAMS [1320] and Sarah ALLEN [6642], on 5 Oct 1890 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. Evangeline was born on 21 Mar 1867 in Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 18 May 1879 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 17 May 1892 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England at age 25, and was buried on 21 May 1892 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

General Notes: Evangaline's father's occupation was given as grocer on her birth certificate and on her marriage certificate his occupation was given as railway guard.

It is possible that Evangaline was raised by her Aunt and Uncle Thomas and Maria Draper. There is an Eva Adams in the 1871 Eva Adams is said to be a "visitor" and 1881 census she is recorded as "niece" and is living with the Drapers at 3 High Street, Higham Ferrers. Both the Drapers worked in the shoe industry. The age and place of birth matches that given in the 1891 census after Evangaline married William Blackwell.

In 1891 William and Evangaline were boarding with Thomas and Maria Draper and Maria's father David Allen was also living at the same address. This proves that Eva Adams, who had lived with the Drapers since she was at least 4 years of age, is the correct person, and that Ann Maria (Maria ) Draper was Ann Maria Allen, the sister of Evangaline's mother Sarah Allen.

Witnesses to Evangaline and William's marriage were Beatrice Adams and Henry Garwood. Maria Beatrice also recorded as Beatrice Maria Adams was Evangaline's sister who later married Henry Garwood in 1891.

In 1871, Eva's mother, Sarah, was living with her parents and there is no mention of her husband Frederick Adams. She has two children living with her at this time the youngest is Beatrice who was 4 months old at that time. In 1881 Frederick Adams living in Nottinghamshire, occupation is pilot guard (rail). At the same census there is a housekeeper, Ann Wallis and her son Augustus Wallis and 10 children recorded with the surname Adams. All are listed as Frederick's sons and daughters. These 10 children include the two who had been living with Sarah in 1871, but there is no mention of a wife, although Frederick's marital status is recorded as married and the youngest child recorded is only 2 years of age. I have found a Sarah Adams who died in 1879 in Shardlow, Derbyshire.

I have now discovered that Eva's father Frederick Augustus Adams married Sarah Allen and they had 6 children of which Evangaline was the eldest. Sarah died when her youngest child was about 1 year old, in 1879. One year later, in 1880, Frederick married a widow, Elizabeth Fritchley (Choulenter) who had 6 children of her own, including a set of twins. It is possible that within a year of their marriage Elizabeth was placed in a lunatic asylum and that is why Frederick had a housekeeper to assist with the children. By 1891, Elizabeth is living with her husband and family at Ashton under Lyne, Cheshire, England. In 1901 Elizabeth is staying with her daughter Ellen Jane Wheeldon (Fritchley) in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, England. I have been unable to find Frederic Augustus Adams in the 1901 census. Frederick is listed as a widow at the 1911 Census and he is living with his son Frederick Allen Adams in Dukinfield, Lancashire, England.

It would appear that Sarah's sister Maria Draper took charge of Evangaline's upbringing before 1871. It appears that Thomas and Maria Draper had no children of their own.


The child from this marriage was:

+ 72 F    i. Inez Beatrice BLACKWELL [1555] was born on 18 Jul 1891 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 16 Apr 1979 in Ryde, NSW, Australia at age 87, and was cremated on 18 Apr 1979 in Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Inez married Eric Wilfred WILLIAMS [4023] (b. Mar Q 1889, d. 8 Jan 1928) on 2 Jun 1923 in Sydney, NSW, Australia.

William next married Ada Primrose DARLOW [1282], daughter of William DARLOW [1293] and Sarah HOLLAND [1292], on 21 Dec 1893 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England. Ada was born on 5 Mar 1874 in Dearnley Wuerdle, Lancashire, England, was christened on 10 May 1874 in Rochdale, , Lancashire, England, died on 29 Apr 1942 in Pakenham, Vic, Australia at age 68, and was buried on 30 Apr 1942 in Pakenham, Vic, Australia. Other names for Ada were Primrose BLACKWELL and Primrose DARLOW.

General Notes: Whilst her birth was registered as Ada, she was christened Primrose, and was always known as Primrose, she was born at Dearnley Wuerdle, in the sub district of Wuerdle and Wardle, Registration district of Rochdale, County of Lancaster. Wardle is a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies amongst the foothills of the South Pennines, 1.8 miles (2.9 km) east-southeast of Whitworth, 2.5 miles (4 km) north-northwest of Rochdale and 12 miles (19 km) north-northeast of the city of Manchester.

Wardle is historically a part of Lancashire, The name Wardle is said to be derived from "Ward Hill", implying "fortified place". Brown Wardle Hill overlooks the village from the north, its name being derived from the Celtic word bron meaning "round".

Wardle, the most northerly settlement in Greater Manchester, encompasses small parts of Smallbridge and Dearnley urban areas contiguous with Rochdale. Lying within the historic county boundaries of Lancashire since the early 12th century, Wardle was anciently linked with Wuerdle, and lay within the township of Hundersfield and parish of Rochdale. Wuerdle and Wardle would later split from Hundersfield to form a township of itself, still within the parish of Rochdale and in the hundred of Salford.

Primrose was christened at St John the Baptist Church in Smallbridge in 1874, the same day as all her siblings other than the youngest who was not born until 1878

In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Smallbridge like this:

"SMALLBRIDGE, a village and a chapelry in Rochdale parish, Lancashire. The village stands on the river Roch, 2 miles NE of Rochdale r. station; and has a post-office under Rochdale, and numerous factories. The chapelry was constituted in 1844, and curtailed in 1867. Rated property, within the original limits, about £15,000. Pop. in 1861, of the original chapelry, 5,644; of the chapelry as curtailed in 1867, 3,554. The property is much subdivided. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Manchester. Value, £425.* Patron, the Vicar of Rochdale. The church is good; and there are chapels for Independents and Methodists, and a national school."

It appears that Primrose's parents moved to Lancashire after the 1871 Census. It has recently been found that there was another sibling Charles Henry Darlow, (not known to us until 2013) who was also born in Lancashire in 1872 and died and was buried in Lancashire in 1875. In 1878, the youngest child of William and Sarah Darlow was born in Northamptonshire so presumably they returned to Kettering between 1875 and 1878.

In the 1881 Census Primrose was living at Bridwell Lane Kettering and her occupation was scholar, with place of birth given as Burnley, Lancashire.

At the 1891 Census Primrose was living at 12 Eden Street, Kettering and her occupation was dressmaker with place of birth recorded as Rochdale Lancashire.

At the 1911 census, Primrose was the head of the house, as William was in Australia. She was living at 6 Upper Street, Kettering, and her occupation was given as shoe trade Eyeleter.

Primrose left England on 9 October 1911 on the Ship Demosthenes on a 54 day voyage to Melbourne to meet her husband. With her were her step daughter, Inez 19, and children Doris 15, Gilbert 14, Bernie 11, Vincent 9, Ethel 8, Douglas 6, and Phyllis 3.

William met the family in Melbourne. He was share farming at Allambee at the time. As there was no work at Allambee for Inez she remained in Melbourne. The remainder of the family travelled to Allambee. Some time later, William was seriously ghoured by a bull and was unable to return to work on the farm, so after approximately 2 years at Allambee, the family moved to Nar Nar Goon where William opened a bootmakers shop.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thu 30 Apr 1942 Page 2 Family Notices
BLACKWELL.-The Funeral of the late Mrs ADA PRIMROSE BLACKWELL will leave her residence Nar-nar-goon THIS DAY (Thursday) at 2.30 for the Pakenham Cemetery arriving at 3 o'clock.

The Dandenong Journal (Vic. : 1927 - 1954) Wed 6 May 1942 Page 12
MRS. ADA PRIMROSE BLACKWELL
An old resident of the Narnargoon district in the person of Mrs . Ada Primrose Blackwell passed away at the Pakenham B.N. Hospital last Wednesday. She was 67 years of age. Rev. E. Panelli conduct the burial. service at Pakenham last Thursday.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thu 29 Apr 1948 Page 2 Family Notices
BLACKWELL. - The passing of years can never take away the loving memories of my dear mother, who passed away April 29, 1942. (Inserted by her son. Bernard.)
BLACKWELL. - A sincere tribute to you, dear friend, who passed away April 29, 1942. (Inserted by Rita.)

The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Saturday 29 April 1950 Page 12
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/187647116/19606764
BLACKWELL. - In loving memory of my dear mother, who passed away April 29, 1942.
- Always remembered by Ethel and Bill.
BLACKWELL - in loving memory of dear mother, who passed away on April 30, 1942.
- Inserted by Bernard and Rita

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in Dearnley Wuerdle, Lancashire, England in 1874.

• In 1911 she resided at 6 Upper Street, in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

• She emigrated left England on the Ship Demosthenes on 9 Oct 1911 from Australia.

• She had a residence in Nar Nar Goon, Vic, Australia in 1942.

Children from this marriage were:

   73 F    i. Sarah BLACKWELL 2 [1537] was born on 9 Sep 1894 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England and died on 9 Sep 1894 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 74 F    ii. Doris Augustus BLACKWELL [1538] was born on 6 Aug 1895 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 25 Aug 1895 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, died on 1 Mar 1927 in Melbourne South, Vic, Australia at age 31, and was buried on 2 Mar 1927 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

Doris married William Isaac Peter PETTMAN [1539] (b. 1895, d. 1953) on 10 Sep 1919 in Nar Nar Goon, Vic, Australia.

+ 75 M    iii. Gilbert Darlow BLACKWELL [1540] was born on 5 Aug 1896 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 23 Aug 1896 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, died on 26 Aug 1973 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia at age 77, and was cremated on 28 Aug 1973 in Springvale, Vic, Australia.

Gilbert married Annie DAVIES [1541] (b. 2 May 1896, d. 1 Mar 1969) on 12 May 1919 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Gilbert next married Eva Mary REYNOLDS [1542] (b. Abt 1896, d. 27 Feb 1973) about 1972 in Ormond , Vic, Australia.

+ 76 M    iv. Robert Bernard BLACKWELL [1543] was born on 19 Nov 1898 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 7 Dec 1898 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, died on 11 May 1989 in Cairns, Qld, Australia at age 90, and was buried on 15 May 1989 in Cairns, Qld, Australia.

Robert married Eileen Rita DALRYMPLE [1544] (b. 14 Oct 1916) on 5 Dec 1936 in Malvern, Vic, Australia.

Robert next married Rita Doncaster AH CUE [1545] (b. 15 Mar 1894, d. 10 Aug 1989) on 25 Sep 1984 in Cairns, Qld, Australia.

+ 77 M    v. Hugh Vincent BLACKWELL [1546] was born on 7 May 1901 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 4 Aug 1901 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, died on 2 Aug 1970 in Pakenham, Vic, Australia at age 69, and was buried on 5 Aug 1970 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

Hugh married Esther Ruth PENDER [1547] (b. Abt 1898, d. 9 Sep 1970) on 4 May 1929 in Warragul, Vic, Australia.

+ 78 F    vi. Ethel Violet BLACKWELL [1548] was born on 30 Jan 1903 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 16 Mar 1903 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, died on 29 Jul 1984 in Dandenong, Vic, Australia at age 81, and was buried on 31 Jul 1984 in Springvale, Vic, Australia.

Ethel married William James JONES [1549] (b. 5 Oct 1901, d. 23 Jan 1972) on 6 Aug 1924 in Dandenong, Vic, Australia.

+ 79 M    vii. Douglas Lancelot BLACKWELL [242] was born on 27 Apr 1905 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 4 Jun 1905 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, died on 13 Oct 1942 in Townsville, Qld, Australia at age 37, and was buried on 14 Oct 1942 in Townsville, Qld, Australia.

Douglas married Theadora MORGAN DAWES [241] (b. 1 Jan 1906, d. 21 May 1979) on 1 May 1926 in Bunyip, Vic, Australia.

   80 F    viii. Phyllis Primrose BLACKWELL [1550] was born on 27 Apr 1907 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 9 Jun 1907 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, died on 14 Sep 1987 in Pakenham, Vic, Australia at age 80, and was buried on 16 Sep 1987 in Pakenham, Vic, Australia. She had no relationships and no children.

General Notes: Christened as St Andrews Church, Kettering.

Phyllis lived all her Australian life in Nar Nar Goon, Victoria, Australia. She was a tiny lady with short bandy legs. Many of the family called her Aunt Filly Bon Bon.

+ 81 M    ix. Eric William BLACKWELL [1551] was born on 14 Oct 1916 in Berwick, Vic, Australia, died on 20 May 1990 in Pakenham, Vic, Australia at age 73, and was buried on 23 May 1990 in Pakenham, Vic, Australia.

Eric married Lilian May GORRIE [1552] (b. 15 Jul 1913, d. 31 Jul 1993) on 13 Apr 1938 in Balaclava, Vic, Australia.

+ 82 M    x. Paul Carlisle BLACKWELL [1553] was born on 26 Jul 1920 in Berwick, Vic, Australia, died on 17 Apr 2006 in NSW, Australia at age 85, and was cremated in Apr 2006 in Vic, Australia.

Paul married Alma Rose DAWES [1554] (b. 24 Jul 1923, d. 18 Oct 2004) on 10 May 1941 in Bunyip, Vic, Australia.

35. Emily BLACKWELL [1490] (Alfred2, John1) was born Jun Q 1869 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died in 1958 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 89.

Noted events in her life were:

• In 1901 she resided at possibly Town Yard in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• In 1911 she resided at 4 Town Yards in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Emily married Samuel SHARMAN [1573] in 1887 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Samuel was born Mar Q 1864 in North Stanwick, Northamptonshire, England and died Dec Q 1947 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 83.

Children from this marriage were:

   83 M    i. William Henry SHARMAN [1574] was born circa 1889 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 1 Dec 1889 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

   84 F    ii. Edith May SHARMAN [3] was born in Jul 1891 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 19 Jul 1891 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

General Notes: possibly married William Munn in Aug qtr 1915 in Welllingborough.

+ 85 M    iii. Ralph Cyril SHARMAN [1575] was born in Apr 1895 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 2 May 1895 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 3 Mar 1981 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 85, and was cremated on 6 Mar 1981 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Ralph married Kate COBLEY [4442] (b. 29 Jul 1894, d. 26 Feb 1988) in 1918 in Thrapston, Huntingdonshire, England.

+ 86 M    iv. Samuel Sydney SHARMAN [1576] was born on 7 Oct 1897 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 9 Oct 1898 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 7 Jun 1976 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 78, and was cremated on 14 Jun 1976 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Samuel married Dorothy Ellen LACK [4441] (b. 1899, d. 27 Oct 1980) in 1926 in Thrapston, Huntingdonshire, England.

   87 M    v. Frederick Roberts SHARMAN [7595] was born in Mar 1900 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 21 Mar 1900 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died Mar Q 1900 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

   88 M    vi. John Redvere Buller SHARMAN [7594] was born in Mar 1900 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 21 Mar 1900 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died Mar Q 1900 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 89 F    vii. Kathleen Emily Alexandra SHARMAN [1577] was born Jun Q 1904 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 5 Jun 1904 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died Mar Q 2002 in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England at age 97.

Kathleen married Ernest Willmott LACK [5789] (b. Abt 1905, d. Mar Q 1969) in Jun 1928 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

   90 U    viii. 3 SHARMAN [7596] .

36. Ada Jane BLACKWELL [1491] (Alfred2, John1) was born about 1871 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 19 Aug 1878 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died Mar Q 1936 in Northamptonshire, England aged about 65.

Noted events in her life were:

• In 1891 she resided at 22 Back Road in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

• In 1901-1911 she resided at 36 Lancaster Road in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Ada married Albert Ernest WALKER [1568], son of William WALKER [7602] and Elizabeth [—?—] [7603], after 1890 in England. Albert was born in Jul 1868 in Thrapston, Huntingdonshire, England and died in Aug 1946 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England at age 78.

General Notes: Alfred was living at Reklaw North End, Higham Ferrers at the time of his death. Probate was granted on 7 December 1946 to John William Baker, Leather Merchant and James William Dennis, leather works manager. His effects were worth £5968 8s 11d.


Children from this marriage were:

   91 M    i. William Alfred WALKER [1569] was born Mar Q 1892 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, died on 20 May 1981 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 89, and was cremated on 27 May 1981 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

General Notes: May have married Daisy Spring in 1916.

+ 92 M    ii. Albert Owen WALKER [6] was born in Apr 1895 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 13 Aug 1971 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 76, and was cremated on 19 Aug 1971 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Albert married Doris May SUDBOROUGH [5363] (b. 1900, d. 9 Jan 1996) in Sep 1922 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 93 F    iii. Theresa Kathleen WALKER [1571] was born Sep Q 1899 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died on 2 Sep 1966 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 67.

Theresa married George Thomas CROOT [5364] (b. Abt 1901, d. Mar 1993) in 1922 in England.

+ 94 F    iv. Grace Winifred WALKER [1572] was born on 8 Feb 1906 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 19 May 1975 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 69, and was cremated on 23 May 1975 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Grace married Thomas Henry MEASURES [5365] (b. 1905, d. 30 Jul 1974) in Sep 1931 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

   95 M    v. Thomas Harold WALKER [1570] was born about 1910 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died about 1911 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England aged about 1.

39. Beatrice Annie BLACKWELL [1492] (Alfred2, John1) was born in Apr 1878 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 19 Aug 1878 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died on 17 Nov 1961 in Chester, Cheshire, England at age 83.

General Notes: Joe and Beatrice were married in the Parish Church according to the rights and ceremonies of the Established Church by T W Pritchard, Assistant Curate. Witnesses to the marriage were Harry Blackwell and Alice Tebbutt. Joe's address was given as Lamport at the time of his marriage and his occupation was given as signalman. His father was Thomas Tebbutt, a currier.

At her death, Beatrice was a widow living at Saltney, Chester. Probate was granted in 1962 to Robert Hayes William Simon, retired Bakers manager. Her estate was valued ad £1094 7s.

It would appear that she died 10 years to the day after the death of her husband Joe.

Noted events in her life were:

• In 1901 she resided at Railway Cottage in Lamport, Northamptonshire, England.

• Beatrice was an occupant at the residence of Joe Tebbutt [7519] in 1911 in Oakenholt, Flintshire, England: 116 Dee View,.

• In 1961 she resided at 71 St Marks Road in Saltney, Flintshire, England.

Beatrice married Joe TEBBUTT [7519], son of Thomas TEBBUTT [7521] and Ann GOODING [7522], on 11 Feb 1901 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England. Joe was born about 1877 in Ecton, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 28 Jul 1878 in Ecton, Northamptonshire, England, and died on 17 Nov 1951 in Chester, Cheshire, England aged about 74. Another name for Joe was Joseph TEBBUTT.

General Notes: When Joe died he was living at 71 Saint Marks Road, Chester. Probate was granted in 1952 to Robert Hayes William Simon, bakers manager. His estate was valued at £1814 15s 7d.

Noted events in his life were:

• In 1911 he resided at 116 Dee View, in Oakenholt, Flintshire, England.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 96 M    i. Ralph Joseph TEBBUTT [7520] was born on 26 Apr 1904 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died in Mar 1976 in Cheshire, England at age 71, and was cremated on 4 Mar 1976 in Chester, Cheshire, England.

Ralph married Mary SMITH [7523] (d. 6 Sep 1982) in 1930 in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England.

+ 97 F    ii. Ivy Beatrice TEBBUTT [7526] was born on 11 Sep 1911 in Holywell, Flintshire, England, died on 27 Sep 1982 in Chester, Cheshire, England at age 71, and was cremated on 1 Oct 1982 in Chester, Cheshire, England.

Ivy married Joseph BROWN [7527] (b. 6 Feb 1903, d. Feb 1984) in Mar 1980 in Chester, Cheshire, England.

Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)


46. Will MASON [7584] (John William MASON3, Mary Ann BLACKWELL2, John1) was born Sep Q 1885 in Northamptonshire, England.

Will married Annie Sayer WILLIAMS [7585] on 10 Oct 1910. Annie was born in 1889 in Barmouth, Wales, England and died in Dec 1979 at age 90.

Children from this marriage were:

   98 M    i. John Griffith MASON [9150]

+ 99 M    ii. Colin Sayer MASON [9151] was born in 1914 and died in 1980 at age 66.

Colin married Muriel SHAW [9154]. (b. 6 Mar 1916, d. 1999)

   100 F    iii. Eileen Sayer MASON [9152] was born on 11 Apr 1917 and died on 13 Mar 1997 at age 79.

   101 M    iv. Elwyn Phillip MASON [9153]

48. Thomas William WRIGHT [7564] (Rebecca Jane MASON3, Mary Ann BLACKWELL2, John1) was born Jun Q 1880 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and died in 1942 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England at age 62.

Thomas married Daisy Margaret ROBINSON [7572] on 14 Oct 1911 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. Daisy was born in 1890.

Children from this marriage were:

   102 M    i. Thomas William Oliver WRIGHT [7573] was born in 1910 and died in 1944 in Italy at age 34.

   103 M    ii. Robert Owen Percy WRIGHT [7574] was born in 1912 and died in 1914 at age 2.

+ 104 M    iii. Ronald Ralph WRIGHT [7575] was born in 1927 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England and died in 2008 in Windsor, Berkshire, England at age 81.

Ronald married Stella M WILCOX [7576] in 1945 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England.

51. Ralph WRIGHT [7567] (Rebecca Jane MASON3, Mary Ann BLACKWELL2, John1) was born in 1889 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.

Ralph married Clara Elizabeth SAIL [7568] Dec Q 1926 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Clara was born in 1895 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and died in 1972 at age 77.

53. Albert Edward DENTON [7588] (Elizabeth Emma MASON3, Mary Ann BLACKWELL2, John1) was born Sep Q 1887 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and died in 1964 in Carrum, Vic, Australia at age 77.

Albert married Louisa Jane JACKSON [7589] in Sep 1913 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Louisa was born in 1886 in Wood Newton, Northamptonshire, England and died in 1943 in Fitzroy, Vic, Australia at age 57.

57. Emma BLACKWELL [4428] (Herbert Charles3, Charles2, John1) was born about 1882 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 28 May 1882 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Emma married William Henry BROMAGE [7558], son of Thomas Bromage BROMAGE [7559], on 7 Aug 1906 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

General Notes: William was a gasfitter of Irthlingborough and his father was a factory manager.

58. Charles BLACKWELL [4429] (Herbert Charles3, Charles2, John1) was born on 9 Oct 1883 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 6 Mar 1887 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 28 Apr 1970 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 86, and was cremated on 1 May 1970 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Charles married Rosa [—?—] [5965]. Rosa was born about 1884 in Steeple Gilding, Huntingdonshire, England, died on 23 May 1969 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England aged about 85, and was cremated on 29 May 1969 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Children from this marriage were:

   105 M    i. Herbert Charles BLACKWELL [5966] was born Jun Q 1907 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

   106 F    ii. Emily Constance BLACKWELL [5967] was born Dec Q 1910 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

60. Annie BLACKWELL [4430] (Herbert Charles3, Charles2, John1) was born Mar Q 1888 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

Annie married Ernest DICKERSON [7560], son of George DICKERSON [7561], on 5 Aug 1911 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England.

63. Mabel Mary Ann KEMSHEAD [3005] (Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born in 1885 in England and died in 1964 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 79.

General Notes: Mabel married Sid Middleton, a printer, lived in Washbrook Road, Rushden and had a daughter named Nora. Sid lived locally, eventually with his daughter who had returned from the US and still played bowls until not long before he died aged 106.

Mabel married William Sydney MIDDLETON [3006] on 14 Jul 1910 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England. William was born in Apr 1884 in Northamptonshire, England and died in Jul 1989 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 105. Another name for William was Sid MIDDLETON.

Marriage Notes: Married at the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel which was approved for demolition in August 2006.

General Notes: died aged 105 years old.


The child from this marriage was:

+ 107 F    i. Winifred Nora MIDDLETON [3008] was born in Apr 1916 and died on 16 Mar 2008 at age 91.

Winifred married William C STROIN [4445].

Winifred next married Rowland MARRIOTT [4446].

64. Ivy Eleanor KEMSHEAD [1561] (Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 3 Feb 1889 in England, died on 13 Mar 1972 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 83, and was cremated on 17 Mar 1972 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Ivy married Percy SMITH [1562] Dec Q 1916 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 108 M    i. Bobby R SMITH [1563] was born Sep Q 1924 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

Bobby married Jean DRAGE [3010] (b. Jun Q 1918) in 1949 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 109 F    ii. Ruth Z SMITH [3009]

Ruth married Adam Frederick BANISTER [4465].

65. Ralph Roland KEMSHEAD [1560] (Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born Mar Q 1892 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, died on 12 Aug 1957 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 65, and was cremated on 16 Aug 1957 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Ralph married Maud Edith NOTTINGHAM [3011], daughter of William NOTTINGHAM [5840] and Susannah [—?—] [5841], in 1916 in Lambeth, Surrey, England. Maud was born on 24 Mar 1890 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England, died on 18 Jan 1982 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 91, and was cremated on 26 Jan 1982 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 110 F    i. Joyce Margaret KEMSHEAD [3012] was born on 4 Jun 1916 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, died on 21 Oct 1978 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 62, and was cremated on 26 Oct 1978 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Joyce married Don RAINBOW [3013].

66. William KEMSHEAD [1564] (Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born in 1894 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England and died on 31 Dec 1946 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 52.

William married Doris M FARROW [4458] in Mar 1932 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

67. Olive Ada KEMSHEAD [1565] (Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born Jun Q 1897 in England, died on 20 Feb 1991 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 93, and was cremated on 27 Feb 1991 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Olive married Ernest J FARR [3022] in 1927 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. They had no children.

68. Clarice Jane KEMSHEAD [1566] (Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 15 Jul 1898 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died in Feb 1987 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 88.

Clarice married George Walter CHEASMAN [3014] on 13 Sep 1919 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England. George was born about 1900, died on 3 Jun 1967 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England aged about 67, and was cremated on 7 Jun 1967 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England. Another name for George was Walter George CHEASMAN.

Marriage Notes: married at the Wellingborough Registry Office

Children from this marriage were:

+ 111 M    i. Harold Alma CHEASMAN [3015] was born on 28 Apr 1921 in England, died on 14 Feb 1943 in WW2 at age 21, and was buried in 1943 in Nijmegen Municipality, Gelderland, Netherlands.

Harold married Gwen LENTON [3023].

+ 112 F    ii. Vera Doris CHEASMAN [3016] was born on 9 Oct 1922 in England and died before 2013.

Vera married Albert Frederick RICHARDSON [3025].

+ 113 F    iii. Kathleen May CHEASMAN [3017] was born on 11 Jun 1924 in England, died on 29 Jul 2010 at age 86, and was cremated on 6 Aug 2010 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Kathleen married Henry Thomas John MUNT [3027] (b. Sep Q 1921, d. 13 Feb 2001) in 1944 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 114 F    iv. Brenda O CHEASMAN [3018]

Brenda married John Peter LILLEY [3033]. (b. 4 Jul 1927, d. 23 Jun 2001)

+ 115 M    v. Alan Edgar CHEASMAN [3019] was born on 17 Oct 1932 in England, died on 12 Nov 2009 in England at age 77, and was cremated on 18 Nov 2009 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Alan married Enid May CLAYTON [3038].

+ 116 F    vi. Edna J CHEASMAN [7251]

Edna married Peter W CRAVEN [7252].

   117 M    vii. Brian Windsor CHEASMAN [3020] was born on 21 Sep 1937 in England, died on 7 Jan 1945 in England at age 7, and was cremated on 10 Jan 1945 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

General Notes: killed in a road accident, Northhampton Road. Higham Ferrers - info supplied by Keith Cheasman e-mail 2005

69. Eva Blanche KEMSHEAD [1567] (Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born Jun Q 1900 in England, died on 7 Jun 1984 in England at age 84, and was buried on 12 Jun 1984 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England. Another name for Eva was Blanche KEMSHEAD.

Eva had a child.

Her child was:

+ 118 M    i. Jack Alfred KEMSHEAD [3021] was born Jun Q 1927 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England and died about 1985 in England aged about 58.

Jack married Joan C SMITH [5836].

70. Henry Percival CRAXTON BLACKWELL [1557] (Harry3, Alfred2, John1) was born in Jul 1886 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died Jun Q 1968 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 81. Another name for Henry was Percy BLACKWELL.

Henry married Marie L MEADE [7915] in 1916 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Marie was born about 1893 and died in 1962 in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, England aged about 69.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 119 M    i. Victor Charles Henry BLACKWELL [7899] was born on 15 Dec 1916 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, died on 13 Oct 1988 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 71, and was cremated on 21 Oct 1988 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Victor married Nellie SHERWOOD [7914] (b. 29 May 1915, d. Dec 2002) in 1941 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 120 M    ii. Spencer Robert BLACKWELL [7900] was born on 27 Dec 1917 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, died on 26 Dec 1999 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 81, and was cremated on 7 Jan 2000 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Spencer married Bertha Ada BALL [7936] (b. 29 Oct 1920, d. 6 Nov 1995) in 1942 in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England.

71. Thomas Harold BLACKWELL [1558] (Harry3, Alfred2, John1) was born in Apr 1888 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died Jun Q 1956 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 68.

Thomas married Edith Brown SARGENT [5366], daughter of John SARGENT [7524] and Deborah BROWN [7525], Sep Q 1913 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Edith was born in Mar 1887 and died in Jun 1964 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 77.

Children from this marriage were:

   121 M    i. Robert H BLACKWELL [7917] was born Dec Q 1913 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England and died Dec Q 1913 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

+ 122 F    ii. Jean M C BLACKWELL [7918] was born on 7 Dec 1914 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England and died Mar Q 1983 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 68.

Jean married Charles UNDERWOOD [7919].

+ 123 F    iii. Margaret Edith BLACKWELL [7920] was born on 13 Mar 1916 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England and died in Aug 2005 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 89.

Margaret married Eric Stanley GINNS [7921] (b. Abt 1916, d. 14 Aug 1940) in Jun 1940 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

Margaret next married UK [7927].

Margaret next married Edward Victor JEWELL [7924] (b. 1916, d. 1998) Dec Q 1947 in Wandsworth, London, England.

+ 124 M    iv. Richard Oliver BLACKWELL [7922] was born on 10 Oct 1919 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England and died Dec Q 2003 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 84.

Richard married Dorothy M JOHNSON [7923].

72. Inez Beatrice BLACKWELL [1555] (William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 18 Jul 1891 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 16 Apr 1979 in Ryde, NSW, Australia at age 87, and was cremated on 18 Apr 1979 in Sydney, NSW, Australia.

General Notes: On arrival from England, Inez remained in Melbourne as there was no work at Allambee for her. She worked for a Church of England Minister at Malvern. She travelled to Nar Nar Goon from time to time to visit her family. Apparently, Inez's stepmother was very hard on her. One day whilst Inez was visiting her family at Nar Nar Goon, Inez and Ada Primrose had an argument and Inez left.

Inez returned home once and was greeted in an unfriendly manner on the doorstep by one of her half sisters and had an argument with her step mother. At this she turned on her heel and left. By the time her brother went after her, there was no sign of her and she never contacted her family again.

Despite exhaustive searching for details no trace or Inez had ever been found and the family thought it possible that Inez returned to England, however no-one knew for sure.

In January 2012 I decided to renew the search for Inez and found her in the electoral rolls in 1919 living at 10 Kent Street, Kew, Victoria. Her occupation was listed as confectioners assistant. I then found a marriage of an Inez B Blackwell to Eric W Williams in Sydney, NSW and decided to apply for the marriage certificate. I did a search of the electoral rolls and Inez Beatrice Williams lived at "Kianinni, Cornelia Street, Punchbowl from approximately 1931 although was unable to find that her husband Eric was living at the same address at any time from 1931 onwards. In 1943 her address was listed as 43 Cornelia Street Punchbowl and the address remains consistent until 1968. I searched deaths from 1968 and found the death of Inez Williams in 1979 in NSW and her parents are listed as William and Evangeline. So after all these years we have finally located the missing Inez. Inez husband died after only a few years of marriage and they had no children.

Marriage and death certificates arrived on 16 January 2012. The marriage certificate states that Eric was a Commercial Traveller who lived at Gordon, and that Inez normal occupation was home duties and she was living at Wentworth Falls at the time of the marriage. They were married at St James Church of England in Sydney and the witnesses to the marriage were William H Willington and W Willington.

Inez died in a nursing home at Aurolus Street, Ryde. Her marital status on the death certificate is given as widow, and she was cremated at the Northern Suburbs Crematorium in Sydney.

There was a death notice placed in The Sydney Morning Herald on 19 of April 1979 from her dearly loved friends, Shirley and Bill and nana to Jill and Sharon. The notice says she was privately cremated. I contacted the crematorium where Inez was said to have been cremated, but they could find no record of her cremation.

Inez married Eric Wilfred WILLIAMS [4023], son of Arthur John WILLIAMS [4053] and Alice Louisa MALLARD [4052], on 2 Jun 1923 in Sydney, NSW, Australia. Eric was born Mar Q 1889 in Birmingham, England and died on 8 Jan 1928 in Cantebury, NSW, Australia at age 39. They had no children.

General Notes: Eric died at his residence, Kia-Ninni, Cornelia Street, Punchbowl at the age of 39 years.

The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Mon 9 Jan 1928 Page 10 Family Notices
WILLIAMS - January 8, 1928, at his residence, Kai Ninni, Cornelia-street, Punchbowl, Eric Wilfred, beloved husband of Inez Williams, aged 39 years.

The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Mon 23 Jan 1928 Page 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH
J- WALES.-Probate Jurisdiction.-In the Will of ERIC WILFRED WILLIAMS late of Cornelia-street
Punchbowl near Sydney In the State of New South Wales Commercial Traveller deceased.-Application will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Probate of the last Will and Testament of the abovenamed deceased may be granted to INEZ BEATRICE WILLIAMS the sole Executrix named In the said Will and all notices may be served at the Office,of the undersigned. All creditors in the Estate of the deceased are hereby required to send in particulars of their claims to the undersigned within the fourteen days aforesaid. FITZHARDINGE SON and YEOMANS Proctors for Executrix 10 Castlereagh street. Sydney.

74. Doris Augustus BLACKWELL [1538] (William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 6 Aug 1895 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 25 Aug 1895 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, died on 1 Mar 1927 in Melbourne South, Vic, Australia at age 31, and was buried on 2 Mar 1927 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

General Notes: Family story has it that Doris went out and arrived home later than expected. The house was locked up when she returned and she got a chill. The chill turned to pneumonia and Doris died.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Saturday 1 March 1930 Page 13
PETTMAN.-In loving memory of Doris, dearly beloved, wife of William, and loving mother of Claude, Bernard, Rex, and Joyce, who passed away on March 1, 1927.
Just a memory fond and true,
To show, dear Doris, we think of you;
Not gone from memory, not gone from love.
But gone to a better home above,
-(Inserted by her loving husband and children.)

The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Tue 4 Mar 1930 Page 1 Family Notices
PETTMAN. - In loving memory of our dear daughter and sister, Doris, who died 1st March, 1927. Gone, but not forgotten. - Inserted by her loving parents and sister, Mr. and Mrs W. Blackwell and sister, Phyllis

The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Tue 3 Mar 1936 Page 1 Family Notices
PETTMAN (Blackwell). - In loving memory of our dear Doris, who died 1st March, 1927. Parted, but not forever.
- Inserted by mother, father, sisters and brothers
PETTMAN. - In loving memory of my dear sister, Doris, who passed away 1st March, 1927.
- Inserted by her loving brother, Bern.

The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Tue 1 Mar 1938 Page 1 Family Notices
PETTMAN (nee Blackwell) - In loving memory of my sister, Doris,, died March 1, 1927. Parted, but not for ever. - Vincent and Esther.

The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Wed 1 Mar 1939 Page 16 Family Notices
PETTMAN (nee Blackwell). - In : memory of our dear daughter and sister, Doris, died March 1, 1927., Ever remembered.
- By her mother and father, brothers and sister, Narnargoon, and Gilbert and Annie, Ormond. .

The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Sat 1 Mar 1941 Page 13 Family Notices
PETTMAN (nee Doris Blackwell). - In loving memory of our dear daughter and sister, Doris who passed away March 1, 1927. A silent thought brings many a tear. Of one we miss and love so dear. - Inserted by her loving parents, sisters and brothers. Bob, Annie, Gilbert, Paul, Eric. Phyllis
and Lil, Narnargoon.

Doris married William Isaac Peter PETTMAN [1539], son of Isaac William PETTMAN [5937] and Ellen SNEDDEN [5938], on 10 Sep 1919 in Nar Nar Goon, Vic, Australia. William was born in 1895 in Footscray, Vic, Australia, died in 1953 in Elsternwick, Vic, Australia at age 58, and was cremated on 2 Feb 1953 in Fawkner, Vic, Australia.

General Notes: South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic. : 1872 - 1920) Wednesday 14 September 1904 Page 2
GARFIELD
On Saturday evening two boys, William and George Pettman, were running behind a cart loaded with chaff. The elder, William Pettman, got right under the cart, holding the axle.
Being ordered by the driver to shift, the boy ran to the front of the vehicle, and endeavoured to climb on to the load, but lost his balance and fell. The wheel passed over his chest, and slightly grazed his face. The driver carried the boy into the nearest house. He was afterwards examined by Mr.
Owen, M.B., who ordered his immediate removal to the Melbourne Hospital.


Service Number - 2419. Bill enlisted at Tynong on 3 May 1915. His parents were living at Bunyip at the time but later moved to North Melbourne. Bill was 5' 8 1/2" tall, 143 lbs and his complexion is described as fair, with blue eyes and brown hair. Bill was employed as an orderly at the General Hospital at Suez for several months in 1915 and arrived in England in 1916 from where he was sent to France. Bill was detached to a Tunnelling for some time. He was reported as missing in action in April 1917 but was later found to be a Prisoner of War in Germany. He was interned at Soltan Hanover in Germany and had been wounded (gunshot wound) when he arrived there. In the paperwork that was recovered from the prison camp, Bill lists his "home place" as Nar Nar Goon and in June 1917 he wrote to his sweetheart at Nar Nar Goon, Doris Augustus Blackwell.
He returned to Australia in 1919 and married Doris Blackwell in September of that year. Sadly Doris died in 1927. Bill remarried in 1932 to Elsie Muriel Robinson. Bill died at Elsternwick in 1952.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Mon 16 Mar 1953 Page 14 Advertising
ISAAC WILLIAM PETTMAN, Late of 7 Sandham Street Elsternwick in the State of Victoria
Railway Employee Deceased-After fourteen clear days Elsie Muriel Pettman 98 Severn street Yarraville in the State of Victoria widow, the executrix appointed by deceased's will (dated the twelfth day or December one thousand nine hundied and forty five), will APPLY to the Supreme Court for a grant of PROBATE of the said WILL.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 125 M    i. Claude Cedrick PETTMAN [1578] was born on 8 Jul 1920 in Berwick, Vic, Australia, died on 30 Nov 1974 in Bayswater, Vic, Australia at age 54, and was buried on 3 Dec 1974 in Fawkner, Vic, Australia.

Claude married Laura May LEE [1579] (b. 14 May 1921, d. 20 Dec 2010) on 5 Oct 1944 in Armadale, Vic, Australia.

   126 M    ii. Ralph William PETTMAN [1609] was born on 24 Apr 1921 in Berwick, Vic, Australia and died in 1921.

+ 127 M    iii. Bernard Russell PETTMAN [1584] was born on 10 Jun 1922 in Monomeith, Vic, Australia, died on 2 Oct 1999 in Vic, Australia at age 77, and was buried on 6 Oct 1999 in Fawkner, Vic, Australia.

Bernard married Amy Dagmar HARDING [1585] (b. 18 May 1923, d. 15 Jan 2010) on 15 Sep 1945 in Albert Park, Vic, Australia.

+ 128 M    iv. Rex Clifford PETTMAN [1586] was born on 13 Mar 1924 in Koo Wee Rup, Vic, Australia, died on 29 Jun 2000 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia at age 76, and was cremated on 3 Jul 2000 in Fawkner, Vic, Australia.

Rex married Norma Esma PACKHAM [1587] (b. 9 Oct 1925, d. 19 Nov 2013) on 21 Apr 1945 in Caulfield, Vic, Australia.

+ 129 F    v. Doris Joyce PETTMAN [1588] was born on 16 May 1926 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia and died in Aug 2003 in Vic, Australia at age 77.

Doris married Richard RUSSELL [1589] (b. 18 Oct 1925, d. 9 Sep 2003) on 8 Oct 1949 in Elsternwick, Vic, Australia.

75. Gilbert Darlow BLACKWELL [1540] (William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 5 Aug 1896 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 23 Aug 1896 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, died on 26 Aug 1973 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia at age 77, and was cremated on 28 Aug 1973 in Springvale, Vic, Australia.

General Notes: Gilbert enlisted in WW1 on 12th of July 1915 in the 6th Battalion 13th reinforcements. His SERN was 4137
He embarked from Australia on 29 December 1915 on the HMAT Demosthenes, He travelled to the Middle east and then on to France. He was taken on strength to the 6th Machine Gun Company and the 2nd which was redesignated the 1st Australian Machine Gun Battalion. He went to England on leave in September 1917. He was admitted to hospital several times for trench feet in 1918. After the war Gilbert returned to England and married Annie Davies of his old home town of Kettering. He returned to Australia on the Dunvegan Castle in July 1919 with his wife.

In August and September 1916 there are several newspaper articles that list Pte G D Blackwell of Nar-Nar-Goon as wounded.

The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wednesday 30 July 1919 Page 9
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/4710983
--TROOPS RETURNING.
Victorians on S.S. Dunvegan Castle. The following Victorian soldiers, with their wives and families, are returning on the s.s. Dunvegan Castle, which left England on July 4:-
ACCOMPANIED BY WIFE.
J. Andrew, J. Armstrong, Cpl. A. T. J. Ash, J. T. Bent, J. H. C. Black, G.D.Blackwell,
.................
.

Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954) Sat 28 Mar 1931 Page 5 Coroner Finds Hazel Wilson Was Murdered by Some Unknown Person.
...................Gilbert D. Blackwell, coach-painter, of Leila Road, Ormond, said that while cycling along Oakleigh Road at 12.30 p.m. on January 10 he saw Frank Wilson and another man-
Blackwell continued: "Frank Wilson said. 'My sister has not been home all night. We think there has been an accident as we have found her shoes and there are some marks on the road.' "
Three or four minutes later. Frank Wilson returned to witness and said he had found his sister's body and asked him was he willing to go over to the place................................

probably "Pakenham Gazette Newspaper - Sept 5 1973
Death of Mr G D Blackwell
Mr Gilbert Darlow Blackwell who passed away in the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital on August 26th after suffering from poor health over the past 12 months, was an old Nar Nar Goon Resident.

He was the eldest son of the Late Mr. William Blackwell, who conducted a boot and repair shop in Mulcare Street, Nar Nar Goon for very many years.

Gilbert Blackwell was born at Kettering, Northamptonshire, In England in 1895, and migrated to Australia with his parents and brothers and sisters at the age of 15 years, arriving in Australia in 1910. [actually December 1911].

The family took up farming at Allambee in South Gippsland till 1912 and then moved to Nar Nar Goon, where Mr William Blackwell purchased the boot business.

Gilbert worked at various occupations (farm work etc.) around Nar Nar Goon until the out-break of war in 1914, when he enlisted in the A.I.F. and served with the 4th Vickers Machine Gun Battalion in France for the full period to the end of the War in 1918.

Whilst awaiting repatriation to come back to Australia, he spent leave in England and returned to the place of his birth, Kettering and married a former school pal. He brought his bride back to Australia in 1919 and took up residence at Ormond. He was engaged in the trade of coach painting and sign writing in which he was a top class tradesman, for many years and he took over the business of Grant Bros. body works, coach painting and sign writing in Station Street, Malvern, which he conducted successfully till he retired in 1965.

Whilst he resided in Ormond he and his wife were actively associated with sporting bodies.

His greatest love was his Church, and he was very active in the Church of Christ in North Road, Ormond, from 1922 till his death. He served in every conceivable way - Sunday School teacher, Bible classes, secretary, superintendent - he was indeed a very Christian man which was shown by the huge attendance at the Church service and the wonderful tributes paid him by the Minister.

Mr Blackwell's wife predeceased him two years [actually five years] ago after a marriage lasting 50 years. He is survived by two married daughters - Mrs M Knee, of Ormond, and Mrs J MacMillan [sic] of Yarra Glen; sisters, Miss Phyllis Blackwell, Nar Nar Goon, Mrs E Jones, Dandenong, brothers Mr R Blackwell, Clayton, Mr P Blackwell, Dandenong, and Mr E Blackwell Nar Nar Goon.

Mr Blackwell always kept in touch with all the local doings and up to his illness, always came up to Nar Nar Goon at every opportunity. His passing will be a sad loss to all as he was always a cheery and happy gentleman."

Gilbert married Annie DAVIES [1541], daughter of George DAVIES [5785] and Kate BAMBRIDGE [5786], on 12 May 1919 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England. Annie was born on 2 May 1896 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, died on 1 Mar 1969 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia at age 72, and was cremated on 4 Mar 1969 in Springvale, Vic, Australia.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 130 F    i. Constance Mavis BLACKWELL [1593] was born on 10 Jul 1920 in Dandenong, Vic, Australia, died on 12 Dec 2012 in Vic, Australia at age 92, and was cremated in Dec 2012 in Private cremation.

Constance married Alfred James KNEE [1594].

+ 131 F    ii. Joan Margaret BLACKWELL [1595] was born on 7 Feb 1929 in Glenhuntly, Vic, Australia, died on 10 Jun 2016 in Croydon, Vic, Australia at age 87, and was cremated on 6 Jul 2016 in Lilydale, Vic, Australia.

Joan married Gordon John David McMILLAN [1596] (b. 2 Apr 1928, d. 3 Feb 2015) on 21 Jan 1950 in Ormond , Vic, Australia.

Gilbert next married Eva Mary REYNOLDS [1542], daughter of Henry REYNOLDS [8207] and Mary GANE [8208], about 1972 in Ormond , Vic, Australia. Eva was born about 1896 and died on 27 Feb 1973 in Murrumbeena, Vic, Australia aged about 77.

General Notes: first married ? Cook.

76. Robert Bernard BLACKWELL [1543] (William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 19 Nov 1898 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 7 Dec 1898 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, died on 11 May 1989 in Cairns, Qld, Australia at age 90, and was buried on 15 May 1989 in Cairns, Qld, Australia. Another name for Robert was Bob BLACKWELL.

General Notes: Christened at St Andrews Church Kettering.

Robert enlisted in WW1 on 2 October 1916 as Bernard Robert Blackwell. His service number was 53566. He was medically discharged on the 19th of March 1917 due to chronic asthma.

In October 1918 he re-enlisted as Robert Blackwell and served 58 days before being demobilized on 24 December 1918 due to the end of the war. His service number was 81303. He did not serve any time overseas.

Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic. : 1885 - 1939) Thursday 13 April 1922 Page 13
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/147419163
The engagement is announced of Miss Mia McIntosh Fraser Edward, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Edward, ''Edinburgh," Champion-street, Brighton Beach (late Ascot Vale), to Mr Robert Bernard Blackwell, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Blackwell, of Nar-Nar-Goon, Gippsland.

This engagement seems to have been ended as Bob did not marry Mia Edward and a couple of years later she married someone else.

Robert lived for many years in Clayton and Malvern. Towards the end of his life he moved to Cairns FNQ where he and Rita lived in a Granny flat at the home of Rita's daughter Eileen. Bob was able to recount memories of his time living in England and was able to pass on many family stories and information in a tape recorded letter to his nephew Geoff Blackwell in the late 1980's shortly before his death. These memories have proved an invaluable source of information.

Noted events in his life were:

• In 1949 he resided at 1413 Malvern Road Malvern in Malvern, Vic, Australia.

• In 1949 he resided at 33 Nightingale Street in St Kilda, Vic, Australia.

• In 1954 he resided at Block 108 Brown Road in Clayton, Vic, Australia.

• In 1965 he resided at 58 Brown Road in Clayton, Vic, Australia.

• In 1977 he resided at 9 Parslow Street in Malvern, SA, Australia.

• In 1989 he resided at 15 Herries Street in Earlville Cairns, Qld, Australia.

Robert married Eileen Rita DALRYMPLE [1544], daughter of Alexander DALRYMPLE [8209] and Rita Doncaster AH CUE [1545], on 5 Dec 1936 in Malvern, Vic, Australia. The marriage ended in divorce. Eileen was born on 14 Oct 1916 in Malvern, Vic, Australia.

General Notes: Eileen later remarried someone and they moved to 15 Herries Street, Cairns. Bob (Eileen's ex husband) and Rita (Eileen's mother) later moved into a granny flat on the same property where they lived until they died.


Children from this marriage were:

   132 F    i. Jenny BLACKWELL [3696]

   133 F    ii. Marie BLACKWELL [3697]

Robert next married Rita Doncaster AH CUE [1545], daughter of Lem AH CUE [8203] and Sarah Hanna DONCASTER [8204], on 25 Sep 1984 in Cairns, Qld, Australia. Rita was born on 15 Mar 1894 in Wangaratta, Vic, Australia, died on 10 Aug 1989 in Cairns, Qld, Australia at age 95, and was buried on 14 Aug 1989 in Cairns, Qld, Australia. Other names for Rita were Rita Doncaster AH CUE, Rita Doncaster CUE, and Rita Doncaster DALRYMPLE. They had no children.

Noted events in her life were:

• In 1949 she resided at 33 Nightingale Street in St Kilda, Vic, Australia.

• In 1954 she resided at Block 108 Brown Road in Clayton, Vic, Australia.

• In 1963 she resided at 58 Brown Road in Clayton, Vic, Australia.

77. Hugh Vincent BLACKWELL [1546] (William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 7 May 1901 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 4 Aug 1901 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, died on 2 Aug 1970 in Pakenham, Vic, Australia at age 69, and was buried on 5 Aug 1970 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia. Another name for Hugh was Toby BLACKWELL.

General Notes: Christened at St Andrews Anglican Church, Kettering.

Noted events in his life were:

• He had a residence in Nar Nar Goon, Vic, Australia in 1924.

• He had a residence in Nar Nar Goon, Vic, Australia in 1931.

Hugh married Esther Ruth PENDER [1547], daughter of Thomas PENDER [8205] and Margaret McDonald JACK [8206], on 4 May 1929 in Warragul, Vic, Australia. Esther was born about 1898 in Carlton, Vic, Australia and died on 9 Sep 1970 in Loch, Vic, Australia aged about 72. They had no children.

General Notes: Esther often called herself Mrs V Blackwell.

Noted events in her life were:

• In 1942 she resided at Mulcare's Road (Mulcare Street) in Nar Nar Goon, Vic, Australia.

78. Ethel Violet BLACKWELL [1548] (William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 30 Jan 1903 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 16 Mar 1903 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, died on 29 Jul 1984 in Dandenong, Vic, Australia at age 81, and was buried on 31 Jul 1984 in Springvale, Vic, Australia.

General Notes: Christened at St Andrews Church, Kettering.

The Weekly Times 27 January 1917 page 37
FROM ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA.
Ethel Blackwell who lives at Nar-Nar-
Goon, writes. - Dear Aunt Connie-since we
have been in Australia we have been taking
"The Weekly Times," and I enjoy reading
the Childrens page very much. Before we
came to Australia we lived in England. This
is the first time I have written to you, and
I hope I shall be accepted as one of your
nieces. I will take for my subject "When
we first came to Australia". When we left
Kettering, which is the name of a place
where we lived, we travelled to London by
train, we then took a boat from the wharfs
and sailed to Teneriffe, where we stayed for
a few hours. We then went to Cape Town,
where we stayed a day. We arrived at Mel-
bourne on the 6th of October, after being on
the water for five weeks. The first place we
went to was Allambee, which is very hilly,
and it seemed so quiet up in the country
after being so used to a town like Melbourne.
We now live at Nar-Nar-Goon, and are now
quite used to the country. My father is a
bootmaker. My age is 13 years 11 months.
I will close, wishing the Young Folks page
every success. Please may I write again?
[Yes Ethel, I will have you for a niece
and you may write again-Aunt Connie]

Noted events in her life were:

• In 1984 she resided at 47 Hemming Street in Dandenong, Vic, Australia.

Ethel married William James JONES [1549], son of Robert Arthur JONES [7897] and Mary Ann BROWN [7898], on 6 Aug 1924 in Dandenong, Vic, Australia. William was born on 5 Oct 1901 in Nar Nar Goon, Vic, Australia, died on 23 Jan 1972 in Dandenong, Vic, Australia at age 70, and was buried on 25 Jan 1972 in Springvale, Vic, Australia.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 134 M    i. Desmond Vincent JONES [1605] was born on 4 Dec 1924 in Nar Nar Goon, Vic, Australia and died on 1 Sep 1998 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia at age 73.

Desmond married Gladys Isobel Louisa DELACY [1606].

+ 135 M    ii. Ronald Gilbert JONES [1607]

Ronald married Patricia Mary Catherine GIBSON [1608].

79. Douglas Lancelot BLACKWELL [242] (William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 27 Apr 1905 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 4 Jun 1905 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, died on 13 Oct 1942 in Townsville, Qld, Australia at age 37, and was buried on 14 Oct 1942 in Townsville, Qld, Australia.

General Notes: Christened at St Andrews Church, Kettering.

Douglas and his brother Paul married cousins, Theadora Morgan-Dawes and Alma Rose Dawes. Douglas and Dora lived in Dandenong for a short time after their marriage, but later moved to 52 Garfield Road, Garfield to the home of Dora's parents Alfred Dawes and the Morgan sisters to look after them in their old age. They probably had at least 2 children when they returned to Garfield, D. Geoff was born in the house at Garfield so they were certainly living in Garfield by 1933. Dora inherited the house at Garfield when her father died.

According to Douglas's brothers and those that knew him, he was a very intelligent man who was very good at fixing things and working things out. One of the Weatherhead's used to say that Douglas was the cleverest person he had ever met.

In 1937 Dora was expecting her 5th child and her health was not good. Douglas and Dora decided to hire a housekeeper in the short term to assist with domestic duties. They hired Cecilia Ryan, mother of the infamous Ronald Ryan. Pearl Madden recounted a story of the time when Cecilia's Husband Jack came to the house at 52 Garfield Road, Garfield and knocked on the front door asking to talk to his wife. Mrs Ryan did not want to talk to her husband, but he forced his way into the house and, armed with a bread knife, chased Cecilia around the kitchen table trying to stab her and shouting abuse. Pearl Blackwell grabbed her 2 younger brothers, Cliff and D. Geoff and run to the bedroom where the children hid under the bed until the commotion died down. I am uncertain if the police were called or if Jack Ryan simply calmed down and left. Allan Blackwell was born in 25 September 1937 and it is thought that Mrs Ryan left Garfield sometime after that time.

Douglas was blinded in one eye following a childhood accident. He was a dragline/dredge operator and during WW2 he worked for the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission and lived and worked away from home a great deal of the time. He began work at the State Rivers in approximately 1935 and was employed for 1 1/2 years as Fireman on Steam Boilers and then as Operator in charge of Caterpillar Diesel Engine Excavator. In 1939 Douglas began a correspondence course with the "International Correspondence School (A/sia) Pty Ltd. The course was on Diesel engine maintenance and repair which he continued until his death in 1942. There are many "percentage Certificate"s for this course and the lowest mark he ever obtained was 96% which was on the first paper he completed.

In October 1940 Douglas was working at Wodonga, on the Hume Weir. He joined the Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association of NSW and had been a member of that Union's Victorian Branch up until 12 October 1940. His last letter to Dora from Wodonga was dated December 5 1940. In March 1941, Mr F Honeychurch of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission at Koo-Wee-Rup wrote to Douglas offering him a position as a second Machine operator. It is assumed that Douglas took up this offer as there is a letter dated 23 December 1941 from the SR & WSC, East Melbourne, Koo-Wee-Rup branch signed by the District Officer introducing Douglas to the Captain Superintendent of Training at the Flinders Naval Depot at Crib Point (now known as Cerberus) and another letter dated 1942 from the Department of Defence, Flinders Naval Depot in the form of a Pass in and out of the depot. There is a letter from Douglas to Dora from the Flinders Naval Base is dated Jan 10th (1942). His next letter is c/- the Country Roads Board and is almost certainly sent from Fulham where he worked for a time. His letters continue to say c/- CRB until May 11th, 1942, when the heading changes back to SR&WS, and the location changes to Sale. He was working on the sewerage system in the area. After the Sewerage was completed it is thought that Douglas worked on a project at the Sale RAAF Station as there is a Special Pass dated 6 July 1942 for the hours of 0730 -1800 hours daily for the purposes of working.

There are several references in Douglas's letters to Dora to Sid Black and his wife. Sid Black was a Power Shovel Driver who also worked for the State Rivers and in 1942 was living at 77 Stawell Street, Sale. Douglas sometimes stayed with Sid when he returned to Sale from home at Garfield and then went out the works camp at Sale the following day. Sid's wife sometimes forwarded Douglas's pay to Dora. It is thought Sid's wife's name was Sheila.

There is an enlistment record on the National Archives of Australia website for the Allied Works Council, Civil Construction Corps Register noting Douglas's enrolment to serve from 4 June 1942 as a Drag Line Operator. The records states that Douglas was 5 feet 6" tall and weighed 9 stone 5 lbs. It noted that he had a weak right eye and on 11 September 1942 was ex State Rivers Sale to Brisbane. Under the general remarks section it states 17/9/1942. Wire from Brisbane re destination (see file Maries) deceased see file ....eligible for 2 days service leave.

On the 3rd of September 1942 Douglas received a letter from the SR&WSC Melbourne advising that the Allied Works Council was considering sending operators from Machine No's 21 and 27 to North Queensland and asking if Douglas would be interested in travelling up to his machine. His reply is unknown, but his next letter to Dora dated September 13th is from Brisbane. He spent some time at the Allied Works Camp at Chernside in Brisbane.

He left Brisbane to travel to Townsville on the evening of 1 October 1942 and arrived in Townsville at lunchtime on the 3rd of October and were sent out to "The Black River Camp" about 12 miles out of Townsville on the 5th of October. When he arrived at the camp he decided to try to locate the machines he was supposed to be operating. He found the machines at the Main Roads Camp and was upset to find that they had any number of operators for the machines and felt that his trip to Townsville was a wasted one so he went and spoke to the Engineer. The engineer advised that he would have "them" (Douglas & Frederick Ernest Maries of Shepparton) sent back to Melbourne. Douglas's last letter to Dora from the Townsville camp was dated October 7 1942. His service number was CV26213.

Douglas was in his tent at the Bohle River Civil Construction Corps Camp on the evening of the 9th of October 1942. He and his tent mate Frederick Ernest Maries were to leave the camp to return to Melbourne on the 10th of October. At around 6pm on the 9th, a blast went off from the nearby quarry. Maries was standing at the door of the tent watching the blasting and talking to Douglas about it, and when he did not receive a response from Douglas he (Maries) turned around and saw Douglas lying on his stretcher with a wound to his head. He got help and an ambulance took Douglas to the Townsville General Hospital, but he died from his injuries at around 4.30 am on the 13th of October 1942.

The Bohle River Civil Construction Corps Camp where Douglas was staying was in close proximity to a quarry where blasting was undertaken on a regular basis. It appears that for some time there had been problems with stones from the blasting flying into the camp area and the powder monkey had reduced the charge to try to stop this happening, and discussions had also been held on moving the camp. According to the "powder monkey", Mr Arthur Hill, the camp and quarry were only about 150 yards apart as the crow flies. The powder monkey allowed 15 minutes prior to lighting the fuse and word of mouth and a whistle sounding was used as a warning of the impending blast. The police officer who attended the scene, Arthur Vincent Moylan advised that the tent in which Douglas was located was about 300 yards from No 1 quarry. The stone that was picked up near the tent was weighed and found to be 2lbs 3 ozs. This is thought to be the stone that hit Douglas in the head and caused the holes in the tent.

Dora received a telegram notifying her of Douglas's death. A second telegram was said to have been sent requesting Dora's decision as to whether Douglas's body was to be shipped back to Victoria for burial or whether he should be buried in Townsville. Dora never received this telegram and consequently the authorities buried Douglas in an unmarked grave in the Townsville cemetery. The existence of this telegram is quite uncertain, particularly in view of the fact that McKimmins Undertakers of Townsville buried Douglas at the New Cemetery in West Townsville on the 14th of October, the day after he died. Mr James Henry Joseph Kelly, the Officer in charge of personnel of the Allied Works Camp in Townsville advised that he sent at least three separate telegrams, to the Police at Garfield, the Deputy Director of Personnel in Melbourne and the Assistant Director of Personnel in Brisbane.

Ironically, all of Douglas's brothers served during WW2 and all survived, but Douglas who was in the Civil Construction Corp was killed.

Many years later, family friends, Hector and Jessie Elliot of Pakenham travelled to Townsville and Hector constructed a concrete headstone at Douglas's grave. His wife Dora was expecting her 7th child when he died. In 1963 Theadora Fenn (Blackwell) paid the Townsville Cemetery Trust to purchase the plot at the Townsville cemetery where Douglas was buried. She paid 10 pounds for the grave number 3, allotment 387, section F, and 2 pounds 2 shillings for the permit fee. This may have been to allow the headstone to be legally constructed, although this is uncertain.

Daily Mercury (Mackay, Qld. : 1906 - 1954) Wednesday 9 December 1942 Page 2
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/170330217
CCC FATALITY
Struck By Stone
BRISBANE, Tuesday. At the Coroner's inquest into the death of Douglas Blackwell, married, of Victoria, a member of the CCC, held this after noon, the evidence revealed that deceased on October 9 was sitting in a tent during blasting operations at a quarry 250 yards away. When a companion came into the tent later he found him lying In bed with head injuries. He was taken to hospital, where he died. Police investigations revealed a rent in the fly of the tent and it was apparent deceased had been struck by a piece of blue granite metal. The death certificate showed that death was due to cerebral lacerations and compound fracture.

Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1907 - 1954) Wed 9 Dec 1942 Page 2
A coroner's inquiry was held on Tuesday afternoon before Mr. R. H. Allen, Coroner, into the cause and manner of death of Douglas Blackwell, who died at the Townsville District Hospital on 13th. October from injuries received at a Townsville district camp on October 9 during blasting operations. The evidence showed that the deceased had been sitting on the side of his bed whilst blasting operations were being carried out 250 yards away. When a companion entered the tent, he found deceased lying on the bed, with extensive head injuries, and he was conveyed to the
hospital. When the police made investigations they found a rent in the fly in the centre and three or four punctured holes in the tent itself. It was apparent that the deceased had been hit by a piece of blue granite metal. Deceased was a married man, from Victoria, and was employed by the C.C.C. A certificate showed death was due to cereberal lacerations, and a compound fracture of the skull. The inquiry, conducted by Sergeant Purtell, was adjourned to a later date, owing to the inability of one witness to attend.

Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1907 - 1954) View title info Wed 23 Dec 1942 Page 2
On Tuesday afternoon Mr. R. H Allen, Coroner, concluded the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Douglas Blackwell at the Townsville District Hospital on October 13 last. Death was due to injuries received at a camp on October 9, during blasting operations, J. J. Kelly, of the Allied Works Council, gave evidence as to having taken a statement from F. Maries, at the time of the accident. In his statement, Maries stated he, with the deceased, arrived back from town on October 9 at about 5.45 p.m. and were relaxing in their tent. About 5.50, blasting operations were in progress, about 200 yards away. He got off his bed to have a look, and then called out to
Blackwell to come and have a look. One blast had blown half the limbs off a tree. Blackwell did not come. Then he heard a thud, and, looking around, he saw the deceased on his bunk, with blood pouring from his ears. First aid was quickly available and the injured man was conveyed to the hospital The witness stated Maries was not available to give evidence. This concluded the inquiry, which was declared closed.

The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Sat 13 Oct 1945 Page 11 Family Notices

BLACKWELL. - In sad memory of our loved husband and father, Douglas Lancelot, who died October 13. 1942.- Inserted by his loving wife and children.
BLACKWELL.- In fond, remembrance of Douglas, who passed away October 13, 1942. Sadly missed by father and Phyllis.
BLACKWELL. - In loving memory of Douglas. who passed away October 13, 1942.
Always remembered by his loving brother, Eric (A.I.F.) and Lil.
BLACKWELL.- in loving memory of my dear . brother, Douglas, accidentally killed (Townsville) October 13, 1942. For ever In our thoughts. - Inserted by Ethel and Bill. Murrumbeena.
BLACKWELL. - In memory of Douglas, who passed away at Townsville October 13. 1942. - Inserted by Bob and Rita.

The Dandenong Journal (Vic. : 1927 - 1954) View title info Wed 21 Oct 1942 Page 12 SPRING VALE HAPPENINGS
DISTRICT FRIENDS of Mrs. W. Jones, of Spring Vale road, sympathise deeply with her in the death of her brother, Mr. D. Blackwell, of Garfield. Deceased was on an Allied Works Council job at Townsville, when he was fatally injured during blasting operations, a large fall of rock coming down on him.

Noted events in his life were:

• He worked as a Dredge operator.

• Circa 1931-1942 he resided at Government Road (later called Garfield Road) in Garfield, Vic, Australia.

Douglas married Theadora MORGAN DAWES [241], daughter of Alfred Thomas DAWES [1278] and Frances Mary Ann MORGAN [1288], on 1 May 1926 in Bunyip, Vic, Australia. Theadora was born on 1 Jan 1906 in Iona, Vic, Australia, died on 21 May 1979 in Warragul, Vic, Australia at age 73, and was buried on 23 May 1979 in Bunyip, Vic, Australia. Other names for Theadora were Dora BLACKWELL, Dora DAWES, Theadora DAWES, and Dora FENN.

Marriage Notes: St Thomas's Church. Douglas's occupation given as fireman and Dora's as Home duties. Witness to the marriage were G D Blackwell and A Blackwell.

General Notes: Birth registered as Morgan. Always known as Dora.

Dora lived at Iona with her family and started school at the Iona State School in about 1913. They lived about 1/2 a mile from the Iona Post Office. They moved to Garfield in about 1916 and she attended Garfield State School Number 2724 until at least 1919.

After Dora and Douglas married, the lived in Dandenong for a short time, but returned to the Dawes family home where Douglas and Dora lived at home with her parents and cared for them until their deaths. She continued to live in the house that her father built, at 52 Garfield Road following her marriage and until her death in 1979. Her son, D Geoff, was born in that house in 1933. This house was sold following the death of Dora in 1979 and has since been renovated and sold several times. The original property was several acres, but part of the land was sold separately to Ken Towt, Dora's son-in-law. This piece of land was sold and a house was later constructed on it. Dora's house was situated at 52 Garfield Road Garfield, her son Geoff's house at what is now 46 Garfield Road, Garfield, Cliff's house at 42 Garfield Road, Garfield, Pearl's across the road on the corner of Barkers Road, and Garfield Road, and Beryl's later homes were in Archer Road in Garfield. Pax lived in Beaconsfield, Eve in Warragul and Alan at Beaconsfield, Upper Pakenham, and later in Drouin, whilst Geoff moved to Wonthaggi in 1973, he has continued to own the house at Garfield as well.

Dora was very family oriented and her home was always the hub of family visits, by both the Dawes and Blackwell families. Even after the death of her husband Douglas, Dora and the Blackwell family kept in touch with each other.

In 1937 Dora was expecting her 5th child and her health was not good. Douglas and Dora decided to hire a housekeeper in the short term to assist with domestic duties. They hired Cecilia Ryan, mother of the infamous Ronald Ryan. Pearl Madden recounted a story of the time when Cecilia's Husband Jack came to the house at 52 Garfield Road, Garfield and knocked on the front door asking to talk to his wife. Mrs Ryan did not want to talk to her husband, but he forced his way into the house and, armed with a bread knife, chased Cecilia around the kitchen table trying to stab her and shouting abuse. Pearl Blackwell grabbed her 2 younger brothers, Cliff and D. Geoff and run to the bedroom where the children hid under the bed until the commotion died down. I am uncertain if the police were called or if Jack Ryan simply calmed down and left. Allan Blackwell was born in 25 September 1937 and it is thought that Mrs Ryan left Garfield sometime after that time.

According to the book "The Hanged Man: The life and Death of Ronald Ryan by Mike Richards, published by Scribe Publications Melbourne in 2002, Cecilia had a son George b. 1915 by her first husband, George Thompson, she and George Thompson separated and she lived with John Ronald Ryan, known as Jack who was the father of Ronald, b. 1925, Violet b. 1927 and Irma b. 1929. Cecilia and Jack married in 1929 and Gloria was born in 1931.

Jack and Cecilia were both alcoholics and Jack was prone to bouts of violence whilst drunk and the children were neglected. Ronald was taken into care in late in 1936 and the 3 girls were taken into care in June 1937.

Following is an excerpt from the book from pages 25 and 26:-

"After losing all her children [Ron, Gloria, Irma and Violet] to wardships, Cecilia [Ryan] made a brave attempt to improve her situation. She had left Jack [Ryan] at Mitcham and taken a position as housekeeper with Douglas and Theadora Blackwell and their family at Garfield in Gippsland on the Princes Highway, some 80 miles south east of Melbourne. Cecilia moved back to Melbourne, where she took a further position as housekeeper for a man named Croaker living at 29 Park Street, Abbotsford. With her living conditions thus improved, Cecilia sought to have her children returned to her, as she had first done whilst at Garfield. In a plaintive letter to the secretary of the Children's Welfare Department, John Henry, Cecilia pointed out that Croaker was willing for her to have all her children with her, as she had been 'caring for his four little children so well':

Mr Croaker here has plenty of furniture and accommodation and as it is better for me to be earning my keep here and having the use of everything I thought I would write and ask if you would please let me have my children now. If not all of them at once surely you will give me little Gloria as she has such a terrible time with abscesses and I know it is only through fretting over me and she will never be well until you let her come to me.

I am away from my husband and got a good position and home and can give you good references from both the people I worked for at Gippsland and this man here to say how well I looked after both homes and children during the mother's absence........"

Mrs Ryan gave Dora and Douglas Blackwell a photograph of herself, Jack, George, Irma, Violet and Gloria, taken prior to the 3 girls being taken into care. This photograph and copies of it are still in the possession of the Blackwell family, with a note on the back about the bread knife incident written by Pearl Madden (nee Blackwell).

Dora was a very good seamstress, making many garments for her grandchildren. She also sewed, knitted and crocheted toys for her grandchildren as well as booties and baby clothes. She made picture scrap books that she gave away as presents.

She collected salt and pepper shakers for many many years, and her collection was divided amongst her 7 children when she died in 1979. She also collected small bottles. This collection was inherited by her granddaughter Coral Jones (Blackwell) who has continued the collection.

She was referred to as Nanna by all her grandchildren.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in Iona, Vic, Australia in 1906-1920.

• In 1920-1979 she resided at 52 Garfield Road in Garfield, Vic, Australia.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 136 F    i. Gwendoline Pax Maud BLACKWELL [1610] was born on 11 Nov 1926 in Garfield, Vic, Australia, died on 23 Sep 1995 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia at age 68, and was buried on 27 Sep 1995 in Springvale, Vic, Australia.

Gwendoline married Kenneth Paul TOWT [1638] (b. 7 Mar 1925, d. 18 Oct 1989) on 3 Aug 1946 in Garfield, Vic, Australia.

+ 137 F    ii. Pearl Gladys Doreen BLACKWELL [1611] was born on 16 Jan 1929 in Garfield, Vic, Australia, died on 16 Jul 2005 in Garfield, Vic, Australia at age 76, and was buried on 19 Jul 2005 in Bunyip, Vic, Australia.

Pearl married Sydney James MADDEN [1641] (b. 27 Oct 1925, d. 10 Nov 2007) on 17 Jan 1948 in Garfield, Vic, Australia.

+ 138 M    iii. Douglas Geoffrey Francis BLACKWELL [186]

Douglas married Nancye June BONHAM [185].

+ 139 M    iv. Clifford Arthur Bernard BLACKWELL [1612]

Clifford married Jennifer Rose JOHNSON [1645]. (b. 30 Jul 1944, d. 31 Oct 1983)

Clifford next married Hilda Tilar TIBERIO [1646].

+ 140 M    v. Alan Walter Gilbert BLACKWELL [1613]

Alan married Valerie KING [1648].

+ 141 F    vi. Beryl Edyth Ethel BLACKWELL [1614]

Beryl married Donald Frederick CAMPBELL [1656].

+ 142 F    vii. Eve Lillith BLACKWELL [1615] was born on 21 Jan 1943 in Bunyip, Vic, Australia, died on 19 May 2001 in Warragul, Vic, Australia at age 58, and was buried on 23 May 2001 in Bunyip, Vic, Australia.

Eve married Colin Mathew JOHNSON [1660].

81. Eric William BLACKWELL [1551] (William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 14 Oct 1916 in Berwick, Vic, Australia, died on 20 May 1990 in Pakenham, Vic, Australia at age 73, and was buried on 23 May 1990 in Pakenham, Vic, Australia.

General Notes: Eric served in The Australlian Army in WW2. His service number was VX132062. He served 1300 days, 600 of which were overseas in New Guinea. He served in the 33rd Australian Heavy AA Battery. He left Brisbane on the Anshun on 28 August 1942 and arrived at Milne Bay, New Guinea on 6 September 1942. He returned to Australia via Townsville on 18 April 1944.

Retired PMG. lived Nar Nar Goon, Victoria, Australia.

Eric married Lilian May GORRIE [1552] on 13 Apr 1938 in Balaclava, Vic, Australia. Lilian was born on 15 Jul 1913, died on 31 Jul 1993 at age 80, and was buried on 3 Aug 1993 in Pakenham, Vic, Australia.

General Notes: Eric served in The Australlian Army in WW2. His service number was VX132062. He served 1300 days, 600 of which were overseas in New Guinea. He served in the 33rd Australian Heavy AA Battery. He left Brisbane on the Anshun on 28 August 1942 and arrived at Milne Bay, New Guinea on 6 September 1942. He returned to Australia via Townsville on 18 April 1944.

Retired PMG. lived Nar Nar Goon, Victoria, Australia.


Children from this marriage were:

   143 M    i. Darryl William BLACKWELL [1616]

+ 144 M    ii. Robert Eric BLACKWELL [1617] was born on 10 Dec 1941 in Pakenham, Vic, Australia, died on 7 Feb 2015 in Echuca, Vic, Australia at age 73, and was cremated on 20 Feb 2015 in Echuca, Vic, Australia.

Robert married Maria Joanne VUGGS [1664].

+ 145 M    iii. Lance Douglas BLACKWELL [1618]

Lance married Shirley Christina SHARPE [1668]. (b. 15 Nov 1945, d. 2 Mar 2004)

+ 146 F    iv. Beverley Doris BLACKWELL [1619]

Beverley married John Charles OCCLESHAW [1671].

+ 147 M    v. Lindsay Alan BLACKWELL [1620]

Lindsay married Joy Marie SHARP [1676].

   148 F    vi. Lorraine May BLACKWELL [1621]

+ 149 F    vii. Gail Olga BLACKWELL [1622]

Gail had a relationship with Uk [—?—] [3234].

Gail married Dennis Keith CROOK [1679].

+ 150 M    viii. Kevin John BLACKWELL [1623]

Kevin married Dianne Jean PATULLO [1798].

82. Paul Carlisle BLACKWELL [1553] (William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 26 Jul 1920 in Berwick, Vic, Australia, died on 17 Apr 2006 in NSW, Australia at age 85, and was cremated in Apr 2006 in Vic, Australia.

General Notes: Paul Blackwell married the cousin of his brothers wife. Paul and Alma lived in the vicinity of Pakenham for many years. In 2002, both Paul and Alma were in very poor health and sold their house in Narre Warren and moved to NSW to be nearer their son Dennis. Paul was diagnosed with asbestosis and Alma had lost her sight.
He served in WW2. Service number was VX44158. and 127051.

The Dandenong Journal (Vic. : 1927 - 1954) Wed 20 Jun 1945 Page 2 BERWICK COUNCIL BREVITIES
BERWICK COUNCIL
BREVITIES
........................................
MORE BUILDING PERMITS
Ministry of Post-War Re-construction.advised the following building consents:
L. Schultz, James St., Pakenham East,.general renovations, £100; G. Beggs,.Officedale, sleepout, £102; W. E. T. Bennett, Officedale, dairy buildings and barn.£588; P. C. Blackwell, Nar Nar Goon, timber dwelling, Mulcare Rd., Nar Nar.Goon, total area not exceeding 950 sq..feet, £400 (in addition to labor); A..Downey, Dewhurst, additions. to home,.£200.'................


The Dandenong Journal (Vic. : 1927 - 1954) Wed 8 Jan 1947 Page 7
Berwick Council To Spend £12,000 On Roads This Year
....................................
"BLOCKS ARE QUAGMIRES"
"I wish the Health Officer would take a birds-eye view of the shocking drainage around these parts," wrote Mrs. V. Blackwell, Nar Nar Goon. Paul Blackwell's property had been under water nearly all the year, she declared. The backs of the blocks in Mulcare street were quagmires. It was impossible to walk into the back of any house. There was absolutely no outlet for the water. There was nothing worse than continual dampness to cause T. B., she added. The engineer explained that Mrs. Blackwell's place was further in from the work already done. The fall from Mulcare street was south. The place could not be drained from the end. Cr. Dore moved that Mr. Moore be written to asking if drain were continued, would he be prepared to take the water. Seconded by Cr. M. J. Bourke.-The motion was carried.

The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Wed 14 Sep 1949 Page 10 Advertising
Property for - sale. - 5-roomed House, weatherboard and cement sheets, tiled roof. 1200 square feet, E.H.W. service, furnished, built 10 months; walk in, walk out. Paul C.Blackwell. Mulcare-st., Narnargoon, Gippsland.
also appeared in The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Mon 19 Sep 1949 Page 8

Paul married Alma Rose DAWES [1554], daughter of Albert Dawes MORGAN DAWES [1834] and Rose Harriet Myrtle JOLLEY [1902], on 10 May 1941 in Bunyip, Vic, Australia. Alma was born on 24 Jul 1923 in Bunyip, Vic, Australia, died on 18 Oct 2004 in NSW, Australia at age 81, and was cremated in Oct 2004.

General Notes: Alma died in NSW, and a funeral and cremation were held in NSW. Approximately 2 weeks after her death, a memorial service was held at the Anglican Church in Bunyip Victoria and Alma's ashes were scattered on Mount Cannibal at Garfield North. A wake was held at the Anglican Church Hall in Garfield.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 151 M    i. Barry Carlyle BLACKWELL [1624]

Barry married Stasi Bernadette KATKEVICIUS [1683].

+ 152 M    ii. Dennis Bruce BLACKWELL [1625]

Dennis married Vivienne Janette MISTRETTA [1686].

+ 153 M    iii. Wayne Maxwell BLACKWELL [1626]

Wayne married Sandra May NICHOLLS [1690].

Wayne next married Carol HARKER [1694].

85. Ralph Cyril SHARMAN [1575] (Emily BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born in Apr 1895 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 2 May 1895 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 3 Mar 1981 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 85, and was cremated on 6 Mar 1981 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

General Notes: Ralph Sharman and his father Samuel Sharman and brother Samuel Sidney Sharman ran a partnership of Sharman and sons who were farmers, graziers and dairymen at Higham Ferrers. This partnership was dissolved as from the 25th of March 1930. The dissolution of the partnership was announced in the London Gazette on 28th July 1931 page 4969.

According to the Ralph's niece, mother of Tim Weatherhogg, Ralph served in WW1 and was wounded through the side and had a damaged buttock. Ralph and Kate (his wife) played the violin and piano respectively for silent movies. Ralph taught Tim's mother to play the violin and also gave her a violin.

Ralph worked a Duchy of Lancaster farm at Higham Ferrers and was invited to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II but he turned down the invitation as they were too busy on the farm. The Higham Ferrers estate in Northamptonshire was part of the original inheritance given by Henry III to his son Edmund in 1266. Today (2012) it consists of about 490 hectares, made up of six farms, development land, a golf course and some town cottages. http://www.duchyoflancaster.co.uk/properties-and-estates/holdings/the-crewe-and-south-survey/

Ralph married Kate COBLEY [4442], daughter of William COBLEY [4443] and Sarah Ann ADAMS [4444], in 1918 in Thrapston, Huntingdonshire, England. Kate was born on 29 Jul 1894 in Raunds, Northamptonshire, England, died on 26 Feb 1988 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 93, and was cremated on 1 Mar 1988 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

General Notes: In 1955 Kate travelled to New York on the Passenger Ship Queen Elizabeth. She was living at Lancaster Farm, Higham Ferrers. Her date of birth was given as 29 July 1894.


The child from this marriage was:

+ 154 F    i. Molly Irene SHARMAN [4668]

Molly married Francis William BOYLE [4669].

86. Samuel Sydney SHARMAN [1576] (Emily BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 7 Oct 1897 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 9 Oct 1898 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 7 Jun 1976 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 78, and was cremated on 14 Jun 1976 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Samuel married Dorothy Ellen LACK [4441], daughter of Ernest William LACK [5787] and Elizabeth WILLMOTT [5788], in 1926 in Thrapston, Huntingdonshire, England. Dorothy was born in 1899 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England, died on 27 Oct 1980 at age 81, and was cremated on 3 Nov 1980 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

89. Kathleen Emily Alexandra SHARMAN [1577] (Emily BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born Jun Q 1904 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, was christened on 5 Jun 1904 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, and died Mar Q 2002 in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England at age 97.

Kathleen married Ernest Willmott LACK [5789], son of Ernest William LACK [5787] and Elizabeth WILLMOTT [5788], in Jun 1928 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Ernest was born about 1905 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and died Mar Q 1969 in North Walsham, Norfolk, England aged about 64.

The child from this marriage was:

   155 M    i. Richard Ernest LACK [4440] was born in 1931 in Thrapston, Huntingdonshire, England and died in Oct 1994 in Bromley, Kent, England at age 63.

92. Albert Owen WALKER [6] (Ada Jane BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born in Apr 1895 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 13 Aug 1971 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 76, and was cremated on 19 Aug 1971 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Albert married Doris May SUDBOROUGH [5363] in Sep 1922 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Doris was born in 1900 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, died on 9 Jan 1996 at age 96, and was cremated on 18 Jan 1996 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

The child from this marriage was:

   156 F    i. Margaret D WALKER [7606]

93. Theresa Kathleen WALKER [1571] (Ada Jane BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born Sep Q 1899 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England and died on 2 Sep 1966 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 67.

General Notes: At the time of her death Theresa was living at 28 North End, Higham Ferrers, probate was granted on 10 October 1966 to George Thomas Croot, retired shoe examiner. Her estate was valued at £1930.

Theresa married George Thomas CROOT [5364] in 1922 in England. George was born about 1901 and died in Mar 1993 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England aged about 92.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 157 F    i. Joan Gwendoline CROOT [7607] was born on 21 Feb 1924 in Thrapston, Huntingdonshire, England and died in Apr 1986 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 62.

Joan married Ronald J NEWELL [7610].

+ 158 M    ii. Peter George CROOT [7608] was born on 24 Mar 1926 in Thrapston, Huntingdonshire, England and died Sep Q 1994 in South Glamorgan, Wales, England at age 68.

Peter married Catherine J EVANS [7612].

+ 159 F    iii. Joyce Kathleen CROOT [7609] was born on 13 Feb 1928 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England and died in Feb 2003 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 75.

Joyce married George T WILSON [7611].

94. Grace Winifred WALKER [1572] (Ada Jane BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 8 Feb 1906 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 19 May 1975 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 69, and was cremated on 23 May 1975 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

General Notes: 3 possible births, Bryan M, b. 1930, Cheshire, Neville b. 1934, Cheshire and David G b. Derbyshire 1937

Grace married Thomas Henry MEASURES [5365] in Sep 1931 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Thomas was born in 1905 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died on 30 Jul 1974 at age 69, and was cremated on 6 Aug 1974 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

96. Ralph Joseph TEBBUTT [7520] (Beatrice Annie BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 26 Apr 1904 in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England, died in Mar 1976 in Cheshire, England at age 71, and was cremated on 4 Mar 1976 in Chester, Cheshire, England.

Ralph married Mary SMITH [7523] in 1930 in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England. Mary died on 6 Sep 1982 in Chester, Cheshire, England and was cremated on 9 Sep 1982 in Chester, Cheshire, England.

97. Ivy Beatrice TEBBUTT [7526] (Beatrice Annie BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 11 Sep 1911 in Holywell, Flintshire, England, died on 27 Sep 1982 in Chester, Cheshire, England at age 71, and was cremated on 1 Oct 1982 in Chester, Cheshire, England.

General Notes: Ivy may have been previously married, but I have not been able to find a previous marriage to date.

Ivy married Joseph BROWN [7527] in Mar 1980 in Chester, Cheshire, England. Joseph was born on 6 Feb 1903 and died in Feb 1984 in Chester, Cheshire, England at age 81.

Fifth Generation (Great Great-Grandchildren)


99. Colin Sayer MASON [9151] (Will MASON4, John William MASON3, Mary Ann BLACKWELL2, John1) was born in 1914 and died in 1980 at age 66.

Colin married Muriel SHAW [9154]. Muriel was born on 6 Mar 1916 and died in 1999 at age 83.

Children from this marriage were:

   160 F    i. Ruth Sayer MASON [9155]

   161 M    ii. Alan MASON [9156]

104. Ronald Ralph WRIGHT [7575] (Thomas William WRIGHT4, Rebecca Jane MASON3, Mary Ann BLACKWELL2, John1) was born in 1927 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England and died in 2008 in Windsor, Berkshire, England at age 81.

Ronald married Stella M WILCOX [7576] in 1945 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England.

107. Winifred Nora MIDDLETON [3008] (Mabel Mary Ann KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born in Apr 1916 and died on 16 Mar 2008 at age 91. Other names for Winifred were Nora MIDDLETON and Nora STROIN.

General Notes: Nora died 3 weeks short of 92 years. She lived at Great Doddington, near Earls Barton.

Winifred married William C STROIN [4445].

Winifred next married Rowland MARRIOTT [4446].

108. Bobby R SMITH [1563] (Ivy Eleanor KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born Sep Q 1924 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Another name for Bobby was Bobbie Randall SMITH.

Bobby married Jean DRAGE [3010] in 1949 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. Jean was born Jun Q 1918 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.

109. Ruth Z SMITH [3009] (Ivy Eleanor KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1)

Ruth married Adam Frederick BANISTER [4465].

110. Joyce Margaret KEMSHEAD [3012] (Ralph Roland KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 4 Jun 1916 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, died on 21 Oct 1978 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 62, and was cremated on 26 Oct 1978 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

General Notes: lived at Hind Stil, Higham Ferrers in 2005

Joyce married Don RAINBOW [3013].

111. Harold Alma CHEASMAN [3015] (Clarice Jane KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 28 Apr 1921 in England, died on 14 Feb 1943 in WW2 at age 21, and was buried in 1943 in Nijmegen Municipality, Gelderland, Netherlands.

General Notes: Shot down over Holland. Gwen remarried to Bob Prickett. There were both still alive in 2005 - information from Keith Cheasman, E-mail 2005
Information from War Graves
Sergeant (Nav./Bomber) Harold Alma Cheasman
birth: unknown
Death: Feb. 14, 1943
Inscription:
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Note: 1425127
Burial:
Jonkerbos War Cemetery
Nijmegen
Nijmegen Municipality
Gelderland, Netherlands
Plot: 8. I. 4.

Harold married Gwen LENTON [3023].

The child from this marriage was:

   162 M    i. David CHEASMAN [3024]

112. Vera Doris CHEASMAN [3016] (Clarice Jane KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 9 Oct 1922 in England and died before 2013.

General Notes: possible death
Vera D Richardson
b, abt 1924 d. Sep 1965 Enfield Greater London

Vera married Albert Frederick RICHARDSON [3025].

The child from this marriage was:

   163 M    i. Albert G RICHARDSON [3026]

113. Kathleen May CHEASMAN [3017] (Clarice Jane KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 11 Jun 1924 in England, died on 29 Jul 2010 at age 86, and was cremated on 6 Aug 2010 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Kathleen married Henry Thomas John MUNT [3027] in 1944 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Henry was born Sep Q 1921 in Tonbridge, Kent, England, died on 13 Feb 2001 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 79, and was cremated on 23 Feb 2001 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 164 F    i. Susan Carole MUNT [3030] was born on 5 May 1945 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, died on 16 Jun 1997 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 52, and was buried on 23 Jun 1997 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Susan married Micheal E HINDE [4460].

+ 165 M    ii. Leslie J MUNT [3029] was born in 1946 in Brixworth, Lincolnshire, England and died before 2013.

Leslie married Susan E HARTWELL [4461].

Leslie next married Janis S SMART [4462].

+ 166 M    iii. Robert E MUNT [3028]

Robert married Sandra McCONNELL [4463].

   167 F    iv. Rosemary A MUNT [3031]

+ 168 F    v. Angela C MUNT [3032]

Angela married Paul N STUBBINGTON [4459].

114. Brenda O CHEASMAN [3018] (Clarice Jane KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1)

Brenda married John Peter LILLEY [3033]. John was born on 4 Jul 1927, died on 23 Jun 2001 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 73, and was cremated on 2 Jul 2001 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 169 F    i. Anne E LILLEY [3036]

Anne married Alan SAVAGE [3037].

   170 M    ii. Richard J LILLEY [3035]

115. Alan Edgar CHEASMAN [3019] (Clarice Jane KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 17 Oct 1932 in England, died on 12 Nov 2009 in England at age 77, and was cremated on 18 Nov 2009 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Alan married Enid May CLAYTON [3038].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 171 M    i. Keith Alan CHEASMAN [3039]

Keith married Jenny COLLINSON [5832].

+ 172 F    ii. Diane Enid CHEASMAN [3040]

Diane married Trevor JARVIS [5833].

116. Edna J CHEASMAN [7251] (Clarice Jane KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1)

Edna married Peter W CRAVEN [7252].

The child from this marriage was:

   173 F    i. Rowan F CRAVEN [7253]

118. Jack Alfred KEMSHEAD [3021] (Eva Blanche KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born Jun Q 1927 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England and died about 1985 in England aged about 58. Another name for Jack was John CUTTS.

General Notes: Jack was born to Eva Blanche Kemshead. Family lore states that Blanche was taken advantage of by a road worker who was working near her home. After Jack was born he was said to have been "given away" in a cafe in Feltham, Middlesex, and was brought up as Jack Cutt or possibly Cutts. He had a daughter named Diane who discovered his real identity after his death.

Jack possibly married Joan C Smith in 1955. Jack may have had more than one child. This requires further investigation. I have been unable to pinpoint his death although I was told it he died around 1985.

Jack married Joan C SMITH [5836].

The child from this marriage was:

+ 174 F    i. Dianne CUTTS [3213]

Dianne married Christopher BROWN [5837].

119. Victor Charles Henry BLACKWELL [7899] (Henry Percival4, Harry3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 15 Dec 1916 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, died on 13 Oct 1988 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 71, and was cremated on 21 Oct 1988 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Victor married Nellie SHERWOOD [7914] in 1941 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Nellie was born on 29 May 1915 and died in Dec 2002 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 87.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 175 M    i. Barry Charles BLACKWELL [7901] was born in 1942 and died in 2012 in England at age 70.

Barry married Susan ABBOTT [7903].

Barry next married Kathleen A MEANWELL [7906].

   176 M    ii. David Graham BLACKWELL [7902]

120. Spencer Robert BLACKWELL [7900] (Henry Percival4, Harry3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 27 Dec 1917 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, died on 26 Dec 1999 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 81, and was cremated on 7 Jan 2000 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Spencer married Bertha Ada BALL [7936] in 1942 in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England. Bertha was born on 29 Oct 1920, died on 6 Nov 1995 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 75, and was buried on 10 Nov 1995 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 177 M    i. Malcolm I BLACKWELL [7937]

Malcolm married Jean SANDERS [7940].

   178 M    ii. Stewart R BLACKWELL [7938]

+ 179 M    iii. Christopher J BLACKWELL [7939]

Christopher married Vanetta M YATES [7943].

Christopher next married Valerie OLIVER [7945].

122. Jean M C BLACKWELL [7918] (Thomas Harold4, Harry3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 7 Dec 1914 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England and died Mar Q 1983 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 68.

Jean married Charles UNDERWOOD [7919].

The child from this marriage was:

+ 180 M    i. Robin C C UNDERWOOD [7931]

Robin married Carolyn M HARVEY [7932].

123. Margaret Edith BLACKWELL [7920] (Thomas Harold4, Harry3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 13 Mar 1916 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England and died in Aug 2005 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 89.

Margaret married Eric Stanley GINNS [7921] in Jun 1940 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Eric was born about 1916 and died on 14 Aug 1940 in Cambridgeshire, England aged about 24.

General Notes: ERIC STANLEY GINNS- of 36 College Street Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, died 13 Aug 1940 on War Service. Adminstration Peterborough 1 November 1940 to Margaret Edith Ginns, Widow: effects £118

Margaret next married UK [7927].

The child from this marriage was:

+ 181 F    i. Ann M GINNS JEWELL [7928]

Ann married Andrew M J MURPHY [7929].

Margaret next married Edward Victor JEWELL [7924] Dec Q 1947 in Wandsworth, London, England. Edward was born in 1916 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England and died in 1998 in Northamptonshire, England at age 82.

Children from this marriage were:

   182 F    i. Christine JEWELL [7925]

   183 M    ii. Anthony E JEWELL [7926]

124. Richard Oliver BLACKWELL [7922] (Thomas Harold4, Harry3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 10 Oct 1919 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England and died Dec Q 2003 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 84.

Richard married Dorothy M JOHNSON [7923].

125. Claude Cedrick PETTMAN [1578] (Doris Augustus BLACKWELL4, William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 8 Jul 1920 in Berwick, Vic, Australia, died on 30 Nov 1974 in Bayswater, Vic, Australia at age 54, and was buried on 3 Dec 1974 in Fawkner, Vic, Australia.

Claude married Laura May LEE [1579] on 5 Oct 1944 in Armadale, Vic, Australia. Laura was born on 14 May 1921 in Willaura, Vic, Australia, died on 20 Dec 2010 at age 89, and was buried on 6 Jan 2011 in Fawkner, Vic, Australia.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 184 M    i. Geoffrey Lee PETTMAN [1580]

Geoffrey married Lynette Ann MORRIS [1581].

+ 185 M    ii. Douglas William PETTMAN [1582] was born on 30 Dec 1949 in Toorak, Vic, Australia, died on 18 Aug 2015 in Vic, Australia at age 65, and was cremated on 26 Aug 2015 in Private cremation.

Douglas married Dawn Elizabeth GILLESPIE [1583].

127. Bernard Russell PETTMAN [1584] (Doris Augustus BLACKWELL4, William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 10 Jun 1922 in Monomeith, Vic, Australia, died on 2 Oct 1999 in Vic, Australia at age 77, and was buried on 6 Oct 1999 in Fawkner, Vic, Australia.

Bernard married Amy Dagmar HARDING [1585] on 15 Sep 1945 in Albert Park, Vic, Australia. Amy was born on 18 May 1923 in Port Melbourne, Vic, Australia, died on 15 Jan 2010 at age 86, and was buried on 20 Jan 2010 in Fawkner, Vic, Australia.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 186 M    i. Kenneth Ian PETTMAN [1627]

Kenneth married Pamela Faye WATERFORD [1700].

128. Rex Clifford PETTMAN [1586] (Doris Augustus BLACKWELL4, William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 13 Mar 1924 in Koo Wee Rup, Vic, Australia, died on 29 Jun 2000 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia at age 76, and was cremated on 3 Jul 2000 in Fawkner, Vic, Australia.

General Notes: Herald Sun Melbourne 1 July 2000
PETTMAN - Rex Clifford. Passed away peacefully at Heidelbeg House on June 29 2000, aged 76 years. Loving and loved husband of Norma. Loved father and father-in-law of Max and Christine. Much loved Gramps of David and Wendy. The love of our life.

PETTMAN - Rex. Goodbye Gramps, now you can no longer feel any pain. You fought so hard to the very end and had Grandma by your side the whole time. I am so very proud to have known you for all my 27 years. ou were always there when I needed you and have been a great inspiration to all the family. Gramps, I will always remember you and your 24-hour-a-day smile. Saki, Beau and Mandy will all be glad to see you. Love always - David. Treasured memories.

RSL
PETTMAN - Rex C. 15 Aust. L.A.O. Sigs. Members of the Preston RSL regret the passing of their esteemed member. Lest we forget.

PETTMAN - the funeral service for Mr Rex Clifford Pettman will be held in Ern Jensen & Sons Funeral Home, cnr Bruce and Mary Sts, Preston, Monday (July 3) at 3.15pm, followed by a private cremation. No flowers by request. Ern Jensen and Sons Preston.

Noted events in his life were:

• His obituary was published in the Herald Sun Newspaper on 1 Jul 2000 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

Rex married Norma Esma PACKHAM [1587] on 21 Apr 1945 in Caulfield, Vic, Australia. Norma was born on 9 Oct 1925 in Carlton, Vic, Australia, died on 19 Nov 2013 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia at age 88, and was cremated on 25 Nov 2013 in Fawkner, Vic, Australia.

General Notes: Herald Sun Death & Funeral Notice 21 November 2013
PETTMAN, Norma Esma. Aged 88 years. Beloved wife of Rex (dec.). Mother and mother-in-law of Max and Christine, grandmother to David and Wendy and great grandmother to Gypsy. Sister of Beryl (dec.) and Jack. R.I.P.

Pettman, the funeral service for Mrs Norma Esma Pettman will be held in the Cordell Chapel, Fawkner Memorial Park, 1187 Sydney Road, Fawkner, on Monday (Nov 25) at 10.30am.

Noted events in her life were:

• Her obituary was published in the Herald Sun Newspaper on 21 Nov 2013 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 187 M    i. Maxwell John PETTMAN [1628]

Maxwell married Christine Noel EVANS [1702].

129. Doris Joyce PETTMAN [1588] (Doris Augustus BLACKWELL4, William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 16 May 1926 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia and died in Aug 2003 in Vic, Australia at age 77. Another name for Doris was Joyce PETTMAN.

Doris married Richard RUSSELL [1589] on 8 Oct 1949 in Elsternwick, Vic, Australia. Richard was born on 18 Oct 1925 in Alexandra, Vic, Australia and died on 9 Sep 2003 in Geelong, Vic, Australia at age 77.

General Notes: Published in Herald Sun on September 13, 2003
RUSSELL. - Richard (Jack). Passed away peacefully at Geelong Hospital on Sept. 9, 2003, aged 78 years. Loved husband of Joyce (dec.). Adored father of Gayle, Heather and Ian. Father-in-law of Dawn. Grandfather to Kate and Cory


Children from this marriage were:

   188 F    i. Gayle Joy RUSSELL [1590]

   189 F    ii. Heather Anne RUSSELL [1591]

+ 190 M    iii. Ian Richard RUSSELL [1592]

Ian married Dawn HABERMAN [1705].

130. Constance Mavis BLACKWELL [1593] (Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 10 Jul 1920 in Dandenong, Vic, Australia, died on 12 Dec 2012 in Vic, Australia at age 92, and was cremated in Dec 2012 in Private cremation.

Constance married Alfred James KNEE [1594].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 191 F    i. Julie Anne KNEE [1629]

Julie married Ian Geoffrey GRIFFITHS [1707]. (b. 26 Mar 1938, d. 14 Oct 2013)

+ 192 F    ii. Robyn Mae KNEE [1630]

Robyn married Alexander James RENTOUL [1713].

+ 193 M    iii. Brian James KNEE [1633]

Brian married Helen Lorraine GEODECKE [1717].

+ 194 M    iv. Iain Gilbert KNEE [1631]

Iain married Elizabeth Anne WALLEE [1632].

131. Joan Margaret BLACKWELL [1595] (Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 7 Feb 1929 in Glenhuntly, Vic, Australia, died on 10 Jun 2016 in Croydon, Vic, Australia at age 87, and was cremated on 6 Jul 2016 in Lilydale, Vic, Australia.

General Notes: MCMILLAN.(NEE BLACKWELL), JOAN MARGARET
McMILLAN. (nee Blackwell). Joan Margaret Passed away peacefully on June 10, 2016, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of David (dec. ). Much loved and loving mother of Dianne and Pamela and sons-in-law, Ray and Russell. Adored Gran of Darren, Mark, Michelle, Stuart, Paul and Laura and their partners. Great Gran of Allie, Jake, Angus, Lenny and a baby boy on the way. You lived for your family and loved us dearly, giving us a life time of cherished memories. Now at Peace Reunited with Dad and Pa Please see later paper for Funeral notice
Obituaries
Published in Herald Sun on 16/06/2016

McMILLAN. Joan Margaret. 7.2.1929 - 10.6.2016 Much loved mother of Dianne and mother-in-law of Ray. Loved Gran of Darren and Debbie, Mark and Jodie, Stuart and Fabienne and Laura and Marco. Great Grandmother and Gran of Allie, Jake, Angus and Lenny. At peace Will be so sadly missed by all of us. Mum and Dad together forever. Rest in Peace dear Mum
Obituaries
Published in Herald Sun on 16/06/2016

MCMILLAN.(NEE BLACKWELL), JOAN MARGARET
McMILLAN. A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Joan Margaret McMillan will be held at the Lilydale Memorial Park Crematorium Chapel, 128 Victoria Rd, Lilydale (Mel Ref 280 D10) on WEDNESDAY (July 6, 2016) at 11.15 a. m.
Funerals
Published in Herald Sun on 22/06/2016


McMillan
Deceased Given NameJoan Margaret
Date Published19/08/2016 published on 19/08/2016
Advertisement number
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Solicitor number
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Published date/time
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Deceased name
Joan Margaret McMillan
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Noted events in her life were:

• Her obituary was published in the Herald Sun Newspaper in Jun 2016 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

Joan married Gordon John David McMILLAN [1596], son of John Gordon McMILLAN [4482] and Hilda Olive MAUGER [6226], on 21 Jan 1950 in Ormond , Vic, Australia. Gordon was born on 2 Apr 1928 in Newstead, Vic, Australia, died on 3 Feb 2015 in Croydon, Vic, Australia at age 86, and was cremated on 10 Feb 2015 in Lilydale, Vic, Australia. Other names for Gordon were David McMILLAN and David Gordon John McMILLAN.

General Notes: Herald Sun page 55 Thursday 5 February 2015
McMillan, David Gordon John. Passed away peacefully aged 86 years. Loved and loving husband of Joan for 65 years. Much loved and loving father of Dianne and Pamela. Father-in-law and friend of Ray and Russell. Adored Pa of Darren, Mark, Michelle, Stuart, Paul, Laura and their partners. Great Pa of Allie, Jake and Angus.
May the winds of our love blow softly and whisper for you to hear of how much we love and miss you and forever keep you near.

Page 56
McMillan-The Memorial service to celebrate the life of David Gordon John McMillan will be held at the Lilydale Memorial Park Crematorium Chapel, 128 Victoria Road, Lilydale on Tuesday Feb 10 2105 commencing at 11.15 a.m.

Supreme Court of Victoria Probate Notices
127259
Solicitor number
105542
Published date/time
18 March 2015 03:48 PM
Deceased name
Gordon John McMillan
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Noted events in his life were:

• His obituary was published in the Herald Sun Newspaper in Feb 2015 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 195 F    i. Dianne Margaret McMILLAN [1601]

Dianne married Raymond John DUNK [1602].

+ 196 F    ii. Pamela Kay McMILLAN [1603]

Pamela married Russell John COOK [1604].

134. Desmond Vincent JONES [1605] (Ethel Violet BLACKWELL4, William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 4 Dec 1924 in Nar Nar Goon, Vic, Australia and died on 1 Sep 1998 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia at age 73. Another name for Desmond was Tim JONES.

General Notes: JONES, Desmond Vincent
JONES. - Desmond Vincent (Tim), peacefully on Sept. 1, 1998. Dearly loved husband of Gladys and loving father of Barbara and Rhonda. Always remembered JONES. - Desmond Vincent, or known to mates as (Tim), on Sept. 1, 1998, passed on at South Eastern Private Hospital. Loving father of Barb, father-in- law of Len and a great Pop to Stewart, Trent, Justin and Shannon. Hope you have found peace Love always

JONES. - Desmond Vincent (Tim), passed away Sept. 1, 1998. Dearly loved father of Rhonda, father-in-law of Peter (dec. ), much loved Pop of David (dec. ), Kylie and Meron. Forever in our memories JONES. - Desmond Vincent (Tim). Deepest sympathy to Glad, Barbara, Rhonda and their families. Rest in peace. - Kevin
Obituaries
Published in Herald Sun on 03/09/1998
- See more at: http://tributes.heraldsun.com.au/archivenotice/2542684

Desmond married Gladys Isobel Louisa DELACY [1606].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 197 F    i. Barbara Lorraine JONES [1597]

Barbara married Leonard Iles MAIR [1598].

+ 198 F    ii. Rhonda Christine JONES [1599]

Rhonda married David Peter ROBERTSON [1600]. (b. 2 Feb 1946, d. 20 Dec 1988)

135. Ronald Gilbert JONES [1607] (Ethel Violet BLACKWELL4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Ronald married Patricia Mary Catherine GIBSON [1608].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 199 F    i. Susan Marie JONES [1634]

Susan married Robin Trevor PILKINGTON [1734].

+ 200 M    ii. Ian Gilbert JONES [1635]

Ian married Janine June NICOL [1738].

+ 201 M    iii. Stephen Scott JONES [1636]

Stephen married Vivien Mary CHARLES [1743].

+ 202 F    iv. Debra Ann JONES [1637]

Debra married Russell Vaughan KEEN [1745].

136. Gwendoline Pax Maud BLACKWELL [1610] (Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 11 Nov 1926 in Garfield, Vic, Australia, died on 23 Sep 1995 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia at age 68, and was buried on 27 Sep 1995 in Springvale, Vic, Australia. Other names for Gwendoline were Pax BLACKWELL, Treena BLACKWELL, Pax TOWT, and Treena TOWT.

General Notes: Known as Pax. Pax and Ken lived in Dandenong, later moving to the Old Princes Highway at Beaconsfield. Ken died suddenly while mowing the lawns at their house on the old Princes Highway at Beaconsfield. Following his death, Pax moved to a smaller home in Beaconsfield and was later diagnosed with cancer. Her family nursed her at home until she was too ill when she was transferred to the Bethlehem Hospice.

Pax, her sister Eve, and cousin, Alma Rose Blackwell (nee Dawes), and Coral Jones spent many years doing extensive family tree research on the Blackwell Dawes and various other family trees.

Herald Sun Newspaper Melbourne 25 September 1995
TOWT (Blackwell) - Pax on Sept 23 1995 at Bethlehem Hospital. Eldest sister of Geoffrey, sister-in-law of Nancye, Aunt of Coral and Michael, Douglas (dec), Charmaine, Linda and Mark, and Naomi, great aunt of Michelle Tristan and Lachlan, Matthew, James, Marni, Cameron and Tess, Shen and Tay. No longer suffering. Will be sadly missed.

TOWT (Blackwell) - Pax on Sept 23 1985. Dearly loved sister of Beryl and sister-in-law of Don. Fond aunt of Belinda, Sheridan and Glenn. Dear Paxie, forever in our hears. Words can never express our loss.

TOWT - Pax (Trina) on Sept, 23 1995. Dearly loved sister of Eve, sister-in-law of Colin, loved aut of Gresham, Genevieve and Penelope. Forever in our hearts.

TOWT - Pax Sept 23 1995. A dear sister and aunt. - Alan and Val, Greg, Lisa and Madeline, Andrew and Jolanda. Happy memories

TOWT - Pax loving friend of 46 uears of Lorna Boyd (Brown) and caring Auntie Pax of Rodney and Karen and their families. Will be sadly missed.


Herald Sun 26 September 1995
TOWT - Pax, on Sept 23 1995. Love sister of Pearl sister-in-law of Jim Madden, aunt of Michele, Christopher and Leonnie, great aunt of Phillip, Daniel, Lucinda, Savannah and Philippa. Heart felt thanks for the gracious support to the staff at Bethlehem.

TOWT (Blackwell) - Gwendoline (Pax) on Sept 23 1995. Much loved niece of Paul and Alma. Cousin of Barry, Bernadette, Dennis, Noeleen, Wayne and Carol. You will be loved and remembered. Sleeping peacefully.

TOWT - Pax Sept 23 1995. A special friend for many years. Memories are ours to keep. - Morrie, Marion and family.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in Garfield, Vic, Australia in 1949.

• She had a residence in Garfield, Vic, Australia in 1954.

• In 1963-1968 she resided at 25 Frederick Street in Dandenong, Vic, Australia.

• About 1970 she resided at Marion Street in Dandenong, Vic, Australia.

• In 1972-1980 she resided at 6 Princes Highway in Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia.

• In 1990-1995 she resided at 4 Sylvia Street in Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia.

• Her obituary was published in the Herald Sun Newspaper on 25 Oct 1995 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

Gwendoline married Kenneth Paul TOWT [1638], son of Percy Leonard TOWT [5948] and Alice May YEA [5588], on 3 Aug 1946 in Garfield, Vic, Australia. Kenneth was born on 7 Mar 1925 in East Malvern, Vic, Australia, died on 18 Oct 1989 in Beaconsfield, Vic, Australia at age 64, and was buried on 20 Oct 1989 in Springvale, Vic, Australia.

General Notes: Herald Sun Melbourne 19 October 1989
TOWT - Kenneth Paul (suddenly) at home Mar 7 1925 Oct 18 1989. Loved husband of Pax, loved father of Peter and David (dec), son of the late Maysie and Percy Towt.

Loved father of Peter, loved father-in-law of Helen, beloved Pa of Nicole, Rochelle, Peta, Peter (dec) Kenneth, Bradley and Daniel, great Grandpa of Luke

refer tomorrow's paper for funeral details.

TOWT - Kenneth Paul on Oct 18. Very dear friend and helpmate through all the good and bad times. Will be sadly missed by Rodney, Karen and Pat Brown and Lorna and Lional Boyd. "So long Towtie."

TOWT Kenneth Paul on Oct 18 1989 (suddenly at home). Brother-in-law of Geoff andd Nancye, Uncle of Coral and Michael, Douglas (dec), Charmaine, Linda and Mark and Naomi and Jef, great uncle of Michelle and Tristan, Matthew, James and Marnie and Shen.


Herald Sun Melbourne 20 October 1989
TOWT - Kenneth Paul (suddenly) at home. Loved husband of Pax. Loved father of Peter and David (dec). Son of the lat Maysie and Percie Towt. 7.3.1925-18.10.1989

Loved father of Peter, loved father-in-law of Helen. Beloved Pa of Nicole, Rochelle, Peta, Peter (dec), Kenneth, Bradley and Daniel. Great grandpa of Luke.

TOWT - Kenneth Paul, on Oct 18 1989. Brother-in-law of Eve and Colin, uncle of Gresham, Genevieve and Penelope. Rest in Peace.

TOWT - Ken (suddenly) on Oct 5 1989. Fond brother-in-law and uncle of Beryl, Don, Linda, [Belinda], Sherry and Glenn. Sympathy to Pax, Peter and Family.

RAOB OLD OLC
TOWT - Kenneth Paul, R.O.H. It is with deep regret that we have to advise members of the Beaconsfield Lodge 243 R.A.O.B. of the passing to the Grand Lodge above, of our esteemed Bro. Ken Towt, R.O.H. on Oct 18, 1989. Our deepest sympathy to the family of the late Bro. Ken. Lodge members are advised to see the family notice for funeral arrangements.

TOWT - Kenneth Paul, passed away Oct 18, 1989. Dear friend of Joan and Ron Nicholls. Ken have you got your saw sharpener?

TOWT - Ken, on Oct 18. Good friend and mate to us all. Sympathy to Pax Peter and family. - Lou Nell and Flo.

TOWT - Ken deepest sypathy to Pax and family - Sonje, John and Lyndal.

TOWT - The funeral service for the late Mr Kenneth Pul Towt will be held at the Necropolis Lawn Cemetery Springvale TODAY FRIDAY (Oct 20) commencing at 11.30 a.m. (Gillard Lawn). Le Pine Funeral Services Dandenong

Noted events in his life were:

• His obituary was published in the Herald Sun Newspaper on 19 Oct 2016 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 203 M    i. Peter Kenneth TOWT [1639]

Peter married Janice Blanche CAMPBELL [1748].

Peter next married Helen Elizabeth OSBORNE [1749].

   204 M    ii. David Douglas TOWT [1640] was born on 20 Feb 1949 in Warragul, Vic, Australia, died on 19 Sep 1961 in Dandenong, Vic, Australia at age 12, and was buried on 21 Sep 1961 in Springvale, Vic, Australia.

137. Pearl Gladys Doreen BLACKWELL [1611] (Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 16 Jan 1929 in Garfield, Vic, Australia, died on 16 Jul 2005 in Garfield, Vic, Australia at age 76, and was buried on 19 Jul 2005 in Bunyip, Vic, Australia.

General Notes: Pearl's husband, Sydney James, Known as Jim, worked for the Forestry Commission for many years living at Cabbage Tree and Labertouche. They moved to Drouin sometime in the late 60's or early 1970's, and later to Archer Road, Garfield and finally to 33 Garfield Road, Garfield where they remained until their death's. Both Pearl and Jim died at this house. Prior to retiring, Jim worked for the Shire of Pakenham. The couple lived at Garfield for many years. Pearl was an accomplished painter in oils.

Herald Sun Melbourne 18 Jul 2005
MADDEN (Blackwell) - Pearl Gladys Doreen, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on July 16 2005 aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Jim, loved mother of Michele, Christopher, Leonnie and mother-in-law of Steven and Stephen. Cherished Granny to Phillip, Daniel, Jodie; Lucinda, Savannah and Philippa. Dearly loved and sadly missed. Now a peace.

MADDEN (Blackwell) - The Graveside Service for Mrs Pearl Gladys Doreen Maddden late of Garfield will be held at The Bunyip Lawn Cemetery tomorrow (Tues Jul 19) at 1pm. Neilsen Funeral Services Warragul

19 Jul 2005
MADDEN (Blackwell) - Pearl. On July 16 2005. Beloved sister of Beryl, sister-in-law of Don. Fond aunt of Belinda, John, Sheridan, Glenn and great aunt of Molly and Emily. Cherished memories.

MADDEN (Blackwell) - Pearl. On July 16, 2005. Dearly loved sister of Pax (dec), Geoff, Cliff, Alan, Beryl and Eve (dec). Sadly missed.

MADDEN - Pearl Loved aunt and great aunt of Coral and Michael, Michelle and Morgan, Tristan and Lachlan Jones of Wonthaggi. Gone to play golf and paint forever.

MADDEN - Pearl. Loved memories are ours to keep of a dear friend - Joan and Ron Nicholls and family.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in Garfield, Vic, Australia in 1949.

• She had a residence in Cabbage Tree Creek, Vic, Australia in 1954.

• She had a residence in Labertouche, Vic, Australia in 1963-1968.

• In 1970-1971 she resided at Hearn Street, in Drouin, Vic, Australia.

• In 1972 she resided at 23 Archer Road in Garfield, Vic, Australia.

• In 1977-2005 she resided at 33 Garfield Road in Garfield, Vic, Australia.

• Her obituary was published in the Herald Sun Newspaper in Jul 2005 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

Pearl married Sydney James MADDEN [1641], son of Frank Baker MADDEN [5945] and Doris MORRELL [5944], on 17 Jan 1948 in Garfield, Vic, Australia. Sydney was born on 27 Oct 1925, died on 10 Nov 2007 in Garfield, Vic, Australia at age 82, and was buried on 13 Nov 2007 in Bunyip, Vic, Australia. Another name for Sydney was Jim MADDEN.

General Notes: Always known as Jim

Herald Sun Newspaper 12 Nov 2007
MADDEN - Sydney James (Jim). Passed away at home on November 10, 2007. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Pearl (dec). Dearly loved father of Michele, Christopher and Leonnie, loved father-in-law of Steven and Stephen. Loved Pappy of Phillip, Daniel, Jodi; Lucinda, Savannah, Philippa and Grand Pappy of Lilyca. A true Gentleman loved and respected by all.

MADDEN - S.J. (Jim) Loved and respected uncle of Coral, Michael, Tristan and Lachlan Jones and Michelle and Morgan Barnes of Wonthaggi. Resting quietly on the river bank.

MADDEN - Jim. Valued friend of Joan and Ron (dec) Nicholls and their families. Loved memories.

MADDEN - the Graveside Funeral Service for Mr Sydney James (Jim) Madden, late of Garfield, will be held at the Bunyip Lawn Cemetery on Wednesday (Nov 14) at 3 p.m. Nielsen Funeral Services Warragul

Noted events in his life were:

• His obituary was published in the Herald Sun Newspaper on 12 Nov 2007 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 205 F    i. Michele Doria Gay MADDEN [1642]

Michele married Steven Eric WHITE [1758].

   206 M    ii. Christopher Douglas James MADDEN [1643] was born on 12 May 1955 in Orbost, Vic, Australia, died on 15 Nov 2008 in Berwick, Vic, Australia at age 53, and was buried on 19 Nov 2008 in Bunyip, Vic, Australia. He had no relationships and no children.

General Notes: Chris was a happy healthy little boy. At the age of about 4 years he was visiting his Grandmother with his family and had a fall and broke his leg. Unfortunately it took some time for the family to realise that he had also suffered a blow to his head during the fall and had developed a clot on his brain. Doctors at the time advised that he was too young to have an operation and would have to wait until he was 7-8 years old for the clot to be removed. The family followed the doctors advice and the clot was removed when Chris was about 7 years of age. Sadly, he suffered complications and brain damage. He remained at home for many years but as his parents aged they decided it would be best for him to be placed into institutional care. He spent many years at the Janefield Centre, in Melbourne. When this centre was closed he was then placed in residential care in Cranbourne.

Pearl and Jim had their home at Garfield modified to make Chris's visits easier. Chris came home regularly on weekends, and holidays, and was always happy to see the extended family when they visited. He always knew who his older cousins were, and never batted an eyelid when they came in with a new baby, but would always know who that baby was as the years passed, even though he saw them only occasionally.

As his parents health deteriorated it became more and more difficult for him to visit his home and in later years only day visits to his parents home were possible. Whilst he was unable to speak following his operation, he could certainly get his message across. He loved to work in the shed making things, and had a very large collection of keys. His favourite thing to do when he visited home was to watch he Three Stooges and he was extremely fond of sponge cake.

Approximately 10 years before his death he suffered a fractured hip from a fall, and was confined to a wheelchair. His health deteriorated rapidly and he died in 2008, just 2 years after his mother and one year after his father's death.

Herald Sun Melbourne 18 November 2008
MADDEN - Christopher Douglas James (Chris). Passed away at Casey Hospital erwick on Nov 15, 2008 aged 53 years. Dearly loved son of the late Jim and Pearl Madden. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Michele and Steven, Leonnie and Stephen, Uncle of Phillip and Jodi, Daniel; Lucinda, Savannah and Philippa. Great Uncle of Lilyca. A patient suffererer at rest.

MADDEN - Christopher. Dear cousin Chris of Coral and Michael Jones and family of Wonthaggi. Quietly resting.

MADDEN - The Funeral Service for Mr Christopher Douglas James (Chris) Madden will be held at St. Thomas' Anglican Church, a'Beckett Road Bunyip on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 2.00pm. At the conclusion of the Service, the cortege will leave for Bunyip Lawn Cemetery. Nielsen & Handley Funeral Services Warragul.

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+ 207 F    iii. Leonnie Dianna Joy MADDEN [1644]

Leonnie married Stephen Peter GLEESON [1761].

138. Douglas Geoffrey Francis BLACKWELL [186] (Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Douglas married Nancye June BONHAM [185], daughter of Harold William Slater BONHAM [244] and Gladys Elsie WILSON [243].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 208 F    i. Coral Janine BLACKWELL [2]

Coral married Michael James JONES [910].

   209 M    ii. Douglas Harold Maxwell BLACKWELL [1326] was born on 12 Mar 1960 in Warragul, Vic, Australia, died on 5 Dec 1988 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia at age 28, and was buried on 8 Dec 1988 in Bunyip, Vic, Australia. He had no relationships and no children.

General Notes: Douglas worked at various occupations on leaving school, including for Smith and Nephew at Wonthaggi and Containers Ltd at Dandenong. He gained employment as a communications technician installing radio equipment and towers for PG Wallace until late 1988. He was living in Glenhuntly, Victoria. He then got a position for another communications firm installing car telephones and the like. He had only been working at the job for two weeks and was on his way to work on his on his motorbike about 2kms from his home when he hit a speed hump in the road and was thrown into a fence. The accident occurred in Lyons Street, Glenhuntly at the edge of R M Lord Park or Koornang Park. Douglas sustained serious injuries and was transported to the Alfred Hospital where he remained in a critical condition for one month where he died as a result of his injuries. Douglas did not marry or have any children.

Douglas was the second child and only son of D. Geoff Blackwell and Nancye (Bonham). He lived at Garfield, Victoria, Australia, until he was 14 years old, when his family moved to Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia. Douglas spent some time unemployed after he finished school, and later worked at Smith and Nephew in Wonthaggi and at Containers Limited, a packaging factory in Dandenong, driving from Wonthaggi to Dandenong daily. He moved to Glenhuntly in approximately 1985 where he had obtained a job working for P.G. Wallace and Co, a Prahran based company, who installed, serviced and maintained communications antennas. He worked all over Victoria installing these towers, but most of the work was carried out in the Melbourne area.

Douglas was an early adopter of computer technology and was adept at computer programming. He was also an amateur (ham) radio operator and enthusiast. He assisted in the early stages of organising and installing equipment for the formation of a local radio Station in the South Gippsland area, now known as 3MFM. He was undertaking a course in electronics at the Swinburne Institute of Technology.

The Rialto Towers (often The Rialto) is the second-tallest reinforced concrete building and the tallest office building in the southern hemisphere, when measured to its roof (several other skyscrapers in Australia are taller if their spires are included, as are some other structured in Australia such as communications masts and observation towers). The building is located at 525 Collins Street, in the western side of the central business district of Melbourne, Australia.

The Rialto Towers featured Melbourne's first skyscraper public observation deck which operated between 1994 and 31 December 2009 It was also the location of Melbourne's first Tower running event.

At the time of its completion it was the 23rd tallest building in the world and the 2nd tallest outside of the United States (behind First Canadian Place in Toronto, Canada). Construction of the Rialto Towers was completed in 1986.*(Wikipedia Feb 2012)

P G Wallace and Company installed the communications towers on the top of the Rialto building. Douglas, who was initially very unhappy working at height, soon got used to it, and would proudly recount the fact that he and his workmates used to fly paper aeroplanes from the roof of the Rialto building during its construction and the installation of the communications towers.

Douglas left this job with P.G. Wallace and Co in mid 1988 and commenced working for a company called Australnet Communications that installed car telephones that operated from Mount Waverley. This was an infant industry at the time.

In his younger years Douglas played the cornet in the Wonthaggi Citizens Band, and played competition table tennis at Wonthaggi. He also enjoyed archery. As a child and into adulthood he built and flew model planes, eventually branching out into radio controlled equipment including planes, cars and boats. He competitively raced radio controlled sailing boats on the Albert Park Lake in Melbourne.

As children, Douglas and his sisters learned to ride motorbikes, which were ridden at Garfield on Theadora Fenn's land which was about 6 acres. Eventually Douglas obtained his motorbike licence and rode his bike to work in Melbourne trying to save fuel costs. He had purchased a 125cc racing motorbike which he was preparing to race in 1989.

Douglas was on his way to work at his new job at Australnet Communications, where he had been working for only 2 weeks, when his motorcycle hit a speed hump in the road, only about 2 kms from his home in Glenhuntly. He lost control of the machine and was critically injured and taken to the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, where he remained in a critical condition for one month, but finally succumbed to his injuries on the 5th of December 1988.

Douglas did not marry or have any children but loved his nieces and nephews dearly.

+ 210 F    iii. Charmaine Louise BLACKWELL [1327]

Charmaine had a relationship with Neil JEREMIAH [1329].

+ 211 F    iv. Linda Diane BLACKWELL [1330]

Linda married Mark James McINTOSH [1331].

Linda had a relationship with Alan LEYDON [3680].

+ 212 F    v. Naomi Jeanette BLACKWELL [1336]

Naomi had a relationship with Jeffrey NAK [1338].

Naomi next had a relationship with someone.

Naomi married Colin Neil HEINRICH [8112].

139. Clifford Arthur Bernard BLACKWELL [1612] (Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Clifford married Jennifer Rose JOHNSON [1645], daughter of Gresham Law JOHNSON [4242] and Stella Rose BARNETT [4243]. Jennifer was born on 30 Jul 1944 in Bunyip, Vic, Australia, died on 31 Oct 1983 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia at age 39, and was buried on 2 Nov 1983 in Bunyip, Vic, Australia. They had no children.

General Notes: Jenny was a natural left hander, but attended school at a time when left handed writing was frowned upon and discouraged. She was therefore forced to use her right hand for writing. When she was an adult she wrote letters with her right hand and ALWAYS swapped the pen to her left hand to write numbers.

Jenny was an accomplished musician who played the clarinet, saxophone and drums. In the late 60's early 70's, Cliff and Jenny formed a small band who played at local dances. Cliff played the bass guitar.

She loved camping, travelling, fishing and golf. Jenny was an accomplished golfer, who won many competitions and trophies locally. A tree was planted at the Garfield golf club in memory of Jenny following her death.

Noted events in her life were:

• She had a residence in Bunyip, Vic, Australia in 1944-1965.

Clifford next married Hilda Tilar TIBERIO [1646].

The child from this marriage was:

   213 F    i. Hannah Jasmine Tiberio BLACKWELL [1647]

140. Alan Walter Gilbert BLACKWELL [1613] (Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Alan married Valerie KING [1648], daughter of Harry James KING [5950] and Gertrude ATKINSON [5951].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 214 M    i. Gregory Alan BLACKWELL [1649]

Gregory married Lisa Frances RICHARDSON [1650].

+ 215 M    ii. Andrew David BLACKWELL [1653]

Andrew married Jolanda STOKKEL [1654].

141. Beryl Edyth Ethel BLACKWELL [1614] (Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Beryl married Donald Frederick CAMPBELL [1656], son of Frederick George CAMPBELL [4272] and Beatrice Lillian VINES [4273].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 216 F    i. Belinda Louise CAMPBELL [1657]

Belinda married John ROBERTSON [2715].

+ 217 F    ii. Sheridan Lisa CAMPBELL [1658]

Sheridan had a relationship with Brett [—?—] [1981].

+ 218 M    iii. Glenn Donald CAMPBELL [1659]

Glenn married Brayley CLARK [3155].

142. Eve Lillith BLACKWELL [1615] (Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 21 Jan 1943 in Bunyip, Vic, Australia, died on 19 May 2001 in Warragul, Vic, Australia at age 58, and was buried on 23 May 2001 in Bunyip, Vic, Australia.

General Notes: Eve and Colin lived most of their married life at Warragul, Victoria. They lived in the bungalow at 50 Garfield Road Garfield when they were first married but moved to Warragul soon afterwards. Colin worked for 45 years for the Victorian Railways, now known as Vicrail and The Met. He worked in Melbourne for some years in the 1980's but returned to Warragul. Colin retired in the early 1990's.

Eve spent many years researching Colin's family history and the Blackwell and Dawes families and produced high quality, detailed family information. To supplement Colin's income, Eve took in ironing for many years. She was a person who was deeply involved in family affairs and enjoyed the company of her family.

Eve knitted many beautiful items of baby clothes that were given to family and friends over the years. She took great pride in knitting tiny baby clothes which she donated to Hospital's for premature babies.

She loved to go camping and spent many happy hours sitting by the Dargo River watching the flames of the camp fire and quietly chatting with her husband, her niece Coral and the many family and friends who shared the Dargo camping experience over many years.

Eve was diagnosed with cancer in September 1999. Her older daughter Genevieve returned from England in November 1999 and between her immediate family and with the assistance of Eve's sister Beryl, niece Coral and other family members Eve was nursed at home, as was her wish, where she died in May 2001.

Noted events in her life were:

• In 1943-1965 she resided at Government Road in Garfield, Vic, Australia.

Eve married Colin Mathew JOHNSON [1660], son of Gresham Law JOHNSON [4242] and Stella Rose BARNETT [4243].

Children from this marriage were:

   219 M    i. Gresham Michael Colin JOHNSON [1661]

   220 F    ii. Genevieve Louise JOHNSON [1662]

+ 221 F    iii. Penelope Sue JOHNSON [1663]

Penelope had a child.

144. Robert Eric BLACKWELL [1617] (Eric William4, William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 10 Dec 1941 in Pakenham, Vic, Australia, died on 7 Feb 2015 in Echuca, Vic, Australia at age 73, and was cremated on 20 Feb 2015 in Echuca, Vic, Australia.

General Notes: The Melbourne Herald Sun Tuesday 17 February 2015 page 49
Blackwell, Robert - It's been great knowing you Rob, may your guardian angel and guiding spirit lead you to your next destination. Sincere sympathy to Maria and Family. Vic and Val.

Page 51
Blackwell - The chapel funeral of Mr Robert Blackwell will be held at Tobin Brothers Bromley Chapel, 475 High Street, Echuca on Friday (Feb 20, 2015) at 10.30am. A private cremation will follow.

Robert married Maria Joanne VUGGS [1664].

Children from this marriage were:

   222 M    i. Andrew Robert BLACKWELL [1665]

+ 223 M    ii. Ricky James BLACKWELL [1666]

Ricky married Mandy [—?—] [1765].

+ 224 F    iii. Joanne Marie BLACKWELL [1667]

Joanne married Scott Anthony Luke GREEN [1767].

145. Lance Douglas BLACKWELL [1618] (Eric William4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Lance married Shirley Christina SHARPE [1668]. Shirley was born on 15 Nov 1945 in Warragul, Vic, Australia and died on 2 Mar 2004 in Nar Nar Goon, Vic, Australia at age 58.

Children from this marriage were:

   225 M    i. Craig Douglas BLACKWELL [1669] was born on 6 Nov 1966 in Pakenham, Vic, Australia and died on 20 Oct 1992 in Bundaberg, Qld, Australia at age 25.

   226 M    ii. Peter Edward BLACKWELL [1670]

146. Beverley Doris BLACKWELL [1619] (Eric William4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Beverley married John Charles OCCLESHAW [1671].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 227 F    i. Tracey Lee OCCLESHAW [1672]

Tracey married Daryl JESSUP [1673].

   228 M    ii. Anthony Richard OCCLESHAW [1674]

   229 M    iii. Adam John OCCLESHAW [1675]

147. Lindsay Alan BLACKWELL [1620] (Eric William4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Lindsay married Joy Marie SHARP [1676].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 230 M    i. Jason Lindsay BLACKWELL [1677]

Jason married someone.

   231 F    ii. Christine Lee BLACKWELL [1678]

149. Gail Olga BLACKWELL [1622] (Eric William4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Gail had a relationship with Uk [—?—] [3234].

Their child was:

   232 M    i. Darren Anthony BLACKWELL [1680]

Gail married Dennis Keith CROOK [1679].

Children from this marriage were:

   233 F    i. Leanne Sharon CROOK [1681]

   234 F    ii. Janet May CROOK [1682]

150. Kevin John BLACKWELL [1623] (Eric William4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Kevin married Dianne Jean PATULLO [1798].

151. Barry Carlyle BLACKWELL [1624] (Paul Carlisle4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Barry married Stasi Bernadette KATKEVICIUS [1683].

Children from this marriage were:

   235 M    i. Russell John BLACKWELL [1684]

+ 236 M    ii. Mark Anthony BLACKWELL [1685]

Mark married Ivy [—?—] [4535].

152. Dennis Bruce BLACKWELL [1625] (Paul Carlisle4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Dennis married Vivienne Janette MISTRETTA [1686].

Children from this marriage were:

   237 F    i. Sharon Marie BLACKWELL [1687]

+ 238 F    ii. Janette Lea BLACKWELL [1688]

Janette married Simon George SAVY [3235].

153. Wayne Maxwell BLACKWELL [1626] (Paul Carlisle4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Wayne married Sandra May NICHOLLS [1690].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 239 F    i. Narelle Kylie BLACKWELL [1691]

Narelle had children.

Narelle had a relationship with Robert CARELLI [3061].

   240 M    ii. Dwayne Leonard BLACKWELL [1692]

   241 M    iii. Glen Matthew BLACKWELL [1693]

Wayne married Carol HARKER [1694], daughter of Gilbert HARKER [4372] and Unknown [—?—] [4373].

154. Molly Irene SHARMAN [4668] (Ralph Cyril SHARMAN4, Emily BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1)

Molly married Francis William BOYLE [4669].

The child from this marriage was:

   242 F    i. Cynthia Rose BOYLE [4670]

157. Joan Gwendoline CROOT [7607] (Theresa Kathleen WALKER4, Ada Jane BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 21 Feb 1924 in Thrapston, Huntingdonshire, England and died in Apr 1986 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 62.

Joan married Ronald J NEWELL [7610].

158. Peter George CROOT [7608] (Theresa Kathleen WALKER4, Ada Jane BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 24 Mar 1926 in Thrapston, Huntingdonshire, England and died Sep Q 1994 in South Glamorgan, Wales, England at age 68.

Peter married Catherine J EVANS [7612].

159. Joyce Kathleen CROOT [7609] (Theresa Kathleen WALKER4, Ada Jane BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 13 Feb 1928 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England and died in Feb 2003 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England at age 75.

Joyce married George T WILSON [7611].

Sixth Generation (3rd Great-Grandchildren)


164. Susan Carole MUNT [3030] (Kathleen May CHEASMAN5, Clarice Jane KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 5 May 1945 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, died on 16 Jun 1997 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England at age 52, and was buried on 23 Jun 1997 in Kettering Crematorium, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Susan married Micheal E HINDE [4460].

165. Leslie J MUNT [3029] (Kathleen May CHEASMAN5, Clarice Jane KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1) was born in 1946 in Brixworth, Lincolnshire, England and died before 2013.

Leslie married Susan E HARTWELL [4461].

Leslie next married Janis S SMART [4462].

166. Robert E MUNT [3028] (Kathleen May CHEASMAN5, Clarice Jane KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1)

Robert married Sandra McCONNELL [4463].

168. Angela C MUNT [3032] (Kathleen May CHEASMAN5, Clarice Jane KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1)

Angela married Paul N STUBBINGTON [4459].

169. Anne E LILLEY [3036] (Brenda O CHEASMAN5, Clarice Jane KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1)

Anne married Alan SAVAGE [3037].

171. Keith Alan CHEASMAN [3039] (Alan Edgar CHEASMAN5, Clarice Jane KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1)

Keith married Jenny COLLINSON [5832].

Children from this marriage were:

   243 M    i. Robert John WALMSLEY [5845]

   244 M    ii. Keith J WALMSLEY [5844]

+ 245 F    iii. Rebecca J CHEASMAN [3943]

Rebecca married Mark HARRIS [3941].

172. Diane Enid CHEASMAN [3040] (Alan Edgar CHEASMAN5, Clarice Jane KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1)

Diane married Trevor JARVIS [5833].

Children from this marriage were:

   246 F    i. Mary Diane JARVIS [5834]

   247 M    ii. Stephen Trevor JARVIS [5835]

174. Dianne CUTTS [3213] (Jack Alfred KEMSHEAD5, Eva Blanche KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1)

Dianne married Christopher BROWN [5837].

175. Barry Charles BLACKWELL [7901] (Victor Charles Henry5, Henry Percival4, Harry3, Alfred2, John1) was born in 1942 and died in 2012 in England at age 70.

Barry married Susan ABBOTT [7903].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 248 F    i. Jocelyn E BLACKWELL [7904]

Jocelyn married John R DICKENS [7916].

   249 M    ii. Ian D BLACKWELL [7905]

Barry next married Kathleen A MEANWELL [7906].

The child from this marriage was:

+ 250 F    i. Claire Louise BLACKWELL [7907]

Claire married MITCHELL [7930].

177. Malcolm I BLACKWELL [7937] (Spencer Robert5, Henry Percival4, Harry3, Alfred2, John1)

Malcolm married Jean SANDERS [7940].

Children from this marriage were:

   251 M    i. Adam Myles BLACKWELL [7941]

   252 M    ii. Scott Dameon BLACKWELL [7942]

179. Christopher J BLACKWELL [7939] (Spencer Robert5, Henry Percival4, Harry3, Alfred2, John1)

Christopher married Vanetta M YATES [7943].

The child from this marriage was:

   253 F    i. Deanna Marie BLACKWELL [7944]

Christopher next married Valerie OLIVER [7945].

The child from this marriage was:

   254 F    i. Georgina BLACKWELL [7946]

180. Robin C C UNDERWOOD [7931] (Jean M C BLACKWELL5, Thomas Harold4, Harry3, Alfred2, John1)

Robin married Carolyn M HARVEY [7932].

181. Ann M GINNS JEWELL [7928] (Margaret Edith BLACKWELL5, Thomas Harold4, Harry3, Alfred2, John1)

Ann married Andrew M J MURPHY [7929].

184. Geoffrey Lee PETTMAN [1580] (Claude Cedrick PETTMAN5, Doris Augustus BLACKWELL4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Geoffrey married Lynette Ann MORRIS [1581].

Children from this marriage were:

   255 F    i. Elisa Kaye PETTMAN [1695]

   256 F    ii. Belinda G PETTMAN [1696]

   257 F    iii. Debra Lee-Anne PETTMAN [1697]

185. Douglas William PETTMAN [1582] (Claude Cedrick PETTMAN5, Doris Augustus BLACKWELL4, William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 30 Dec 1949 in Toorak, Vic, Australia, died on 18 Aug 2015 in Vic, Australia at age 65, and was cremated on 26 Aug 2015 in Private cremation.

General Notes: Melbourne Herald Sun page 69 21 August 2015
PETTMAN, Douglas (Doug) William
Passed away Aug. 19 2015 aged 65. Loving and devoted husband of Dawn. Loved father of Ben and Matt. Father-in-law of Carly. Adored Pa of Sophie and Jai. Your kind hearted nature and witty sense of humour will be sadly missed. You will be forever in our hearts.

PETTMAN Douglas William
Dearly loved younger brother of Geoff and wife Lyn. Fond Uncle of Elisa and David, Belingda, Debra and Warren. Great-uncle to Hunter. A great guy, sadly missed, but forever in hour hearts.

Page 70 21 August 2015
Pettman - The funeral service for Mr Douglas (Doug) Pettman will be held at St. Andrew's Uniting Church cnr Brook and Barkly Sts Sunbury on wednesday (Aug 26 2015) at 12 noon.
Private Cremation.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinsons's Victoria. Envelopes will be available at the Church.
Please wear a touch of orange in support of Parkinson's Victoria.

Noted events in his life were:

• His obituary was published in the Herald Sun Newspaper on 21 Aug 2015 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

Douglas married Dawn Elizabeth GILLESPIE [1583].

Children from this marriage were:

   258 M    i. Benjamin William PETTMAN [1698]

   259 M    ii. Matthew Douglas PETTMAN [1772]

186. Kenneth Ian PETTMAN [1627] (Bernard Russell PETTMAN5, Doris Augustus BLACKWELL4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Kenneth married Pamela Faye WATERFORD [1700].

Children from this marriage were:

   260 M    i. Andrew Grant PETTMAN [1699]

   261 F    ii. Amanda Nicole PETTMAN [1701]

187. Maxwell John PETTMAN [1628] (Rex Clifford PETTMAN5, Doris Augustus BLACKWELL4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Maxwell married Christine Noel EVANS [1702].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 262 M    i. David Andrew PETTMAN [1703]

David married someone.

   263 F    ii. Wendy Anne PETTMAN [1704]

190. Ian Richard RUSSELL [1592] (Doris Joyce PETTMAN5, Doris Augustus BLACKWELL4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Ian married Dawn HABERMAN [1705].

The child from this marriage was:

   264 F    i. Kate RUSSELL [1706]

191. Julie Anne KNEE [1629] (Constance Mavis BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Julie married Ian Geoffrey GRIFFITHS [1707]. Ian was born on 26 Mar 1938 in Cobden, Vic, Australia, died on 14 Oct 2013 in Colac, Vic, Australia at age 75, and was cremated in Oct 2013 in Private cremation. Another name for Ian was Geoff GRIFFITHS.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 265 M    i. Peter Geoffrey GRIFFITHS [1708] was born on 15 May 1964 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia, died on 9 Jun 2013 in Vic, Australia at age 49, and was cremated on 14 Jun 2013 in Mt Duneed, Vic, Australia. (adopted)

Peter had a relationship with Lorena BURNS [1771].

Peter married Doreen Sharon JONES [4497].

   266 M    ii. Paul Anthony GRIFFITHS [1709]

+ 267 F    iii. Sarah Jayne GRIFFITHS [1710]

Sarah married Stephen John CRABBE [1776].

Sarah next married Roland Henry WESTON [4502].

   268 M    iv. Adam Matthew GRIFFITHS [1711]

+ 269 F    v. Meaghan Anne GRIFFITHS [1712] was born on 13 Aug 1972 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia and died on 31 Mar 1999 in Colac, Vic, Australia at age 26. (adopted)

Meaghan had a child.

192. Robyn Mae KNEE [1630] (Constance Mavis BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Robyn married Alexander James RENTOUL [1713].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 270 F    i. Wendy Mae RENTOUL [1714]

Wendy married Brett Anthony O'DRISCOLL [1783].

Wendy next married Ken Paul BICE [4524].

   271 F    ii. Janet Anne RENTOUL [1715] was born on 2 Oct 1970 in Caulfield, Vic, Australia and died on 4 Oct 1971 at age 1.

+ 272 F    iii. Narelle Marjory RENTOUL [1716]

Narelle married Jason Charles ABSOLOM [1900].

Narelle next married Mark Andrew McCUBBIN [4528].

193. Brian James KNEE [1633] (Constance Mavis BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Brian married Helen Lorraine GEODECKE [1717].

Children from this marriage were:

   273 M    i. Jason Paul KNEE [1718]

   274 F    ii. Kate Serene KNEE [1719]

+ 275 M    iii. Andrew Joel KNEE [1720]

Andrew married Pilyvia TAVROU [4531].

194. Iain Gilbert KNEE [1631] (Constance Mavis BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Iain married Elizabeth Anne WALLEE [1632].

Children from this marriage were:

   276 F    i. Isabella Constance Hero GILBERT [1898]

   277 F    ii. Cosima Lillian Beatrice GILBERT [4501]

195. Dianne Margaret McMILLAN [1601] (Joan Margaret BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Dianne married Raymond John DUNK [1602].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 278 M    i. Darren John DUNK [1721]

Darren married Debbie May ECCLESTONE [6229].

+ 279 M    ii. Mark David DUNK [1723]

Mark married Clare Maree McCANDISH [6227].

Mark next married TBA [8316].

+ 280 M    iii. Stuart Andrew DUNK [1722]

Stuart married Fabienne DECHAINEUX [8988].

+ 281 F    iv. Laura Elizabeth DUNK [1724]

Laura married Marco Luigi REGINA [8322].

196. Pamela Kay McMILLAN [1603] (Joan Margaret BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Pamela married Russell John COOK [1604].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 282 F    i. Michelle Elise COOK [1725]

Michelle married Andre ( VERMUT ) [8200].

   283 M    ii. Paul Cameron COOK [1726]

197. Barbara Lorraine JONES [1597] (Desmond Vincent JONES5, Ethel Violet BLACKWELL4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Barbara married Leonard Iles MAIR [1598].

Children from this marriage were:

   284 M    i. Stewart Christian MAIR [1727]

   285 M    ii. Trent Leonard MAIR [1728]

   286 M    iii. Justin Travis MAIR [1729]

   287 M    iv. Shannon Mark MAIR [1730]

198. Rhonda Christine JONES [1599] (Desmond Vincent JONES5, Ethel Violet BLACKWELL4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Rhonda married David Peter ROBERTSON [1600]. David was born on 2 Feb 1946 in Hay, NSW, Australia and died on 20 Dec 1988 at age 42.

Children from this marriage were:

   288 M    i. David Brett ROBERTSON [1731]

   289 F    ii. Kylie Ellen ROBERTSON [1732]

   290 F    iii. Meron Kirsten ROBERTSON [1733]

199. Susan Marie JONES [1634] (Ronald Gilbert JONES5, Ethel Violet BLACKWELL4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Susan married Robin Trevor PILKINGTON [1734].

Children from this marriage were:

   291 F    i. Fiona Marie PILKINGTON [1735]

   292 M    ii. Guy Cameron PILKINGTON [1736]

   293 F    iii. Briony Frances PILKINGTON [1737]

200. Ian Gilbert JONES [1635] (Ronald Gilbert JONES5, Ethel Violet BLACKWELL4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Ian married Janine June NICOL [1738].

Children from this marriage were:

   294 M    i. Luke Matthew JONES [1739]

   295 M    ii. Trent Nicolas JONES [1740]

   296 M    iii. Joshua Tyson JONES [1741]

201. Stephen Scott JONES [1636] (Ronald Gilbert JONES5, Ethel Violet BLACKWELL4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Stephen married Vivien Mary CHARLES [1743].

Children from this marriage were:

   297 M    i. Holly Louise JONES [1742]

   298 M    ii. Ryan Michael JONES [1744]

202. Debra Ann JONES [1637] (Ronald Gilbert JONES5, Ethel Violet BLACKWELL4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Debra married Russell Vaughan KEEN [1745].

Children from this marriage were:

   299 M    i. Adam David KEEN [1746]

   300 F    ii. Sandy Lee KEEN [1747]

203. Peter Kenneth TOWT [1639] (Gwendoline Pax Maud BLACKWELL5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Peter married Janice Blanche CAMPBELL [1748], daughter of Frederick George CAMPBELL [4272] and Beatrice Lillian VINES [4273].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 301 F    i. Nicole Janice TOWT [1751]

Nicole had a relationship with Mikael WHITTLE [1788].

Nicole married Brian DABAS [1786].

+ 302 F    ii. Rochelle Lee-Ann TOWT [1752]

Rochelle married Brendan James McGEE [1790].

+ 303 F    iii. Peta Adele TOWT [1753]

Peta married Andrew James HANSON [1795].

Peta had a relationship with someone HARM [3667].

Peta next married Peter William TULL [3668].

Peter next married Helen Elizabeth OSBORNE [1749].

Children from this marriage were:

   304 M    i. Peter Kenneth TOWT 2 [1754] was born on 23 Jun 1980 in Dandenong, Vic, Australia, died on 24 Jun 1980 in Dandenong, Vic, Australia, and was buried on 30 Jun 1980 in Springvale, Vic, Australia.

+ 305 M    ii. Kenneth Ronald TOWT [1755]

Kenneth married 01 PARTNER [3840].

Kenneth had a relationship with 02 PARTNER [3841].

+ 306 M    iii. Bradley James TOWT [1756]

Bradley married Anna MAGNELL [6712].

   307 M    iv. Daniel John TOWT [1757]

205. Michele Doria Gay MADDEN [1642] (Pearl Gladys Doreen BLACKWELL5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Michele married Steven Eric WHITE [1758].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 308 M    i. Phillip James WHITE [1759]

Phillip married Jody TOOTELL [3003].

   309 M    ii. Daniel James WHITE [1760]

207. Leonnie Dianna Joy MADDEN [1644] (Pearl Gladys Doreen BLACKWELL5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Leonnie married Stephen Peter GLEESON [1761].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 310 F    i. Lucinda Leonnie Madden GLEESON [1762]

Lucinda married Nicholas RIORDAN [5892].

+ 311 F    ii. Savannah Julia Madden GLEESON [1763]

Savannah married Steven MILES [8220].

   312 F    iii. Philippa Jayne Madden GLEESON [1764]

208. Coral Janine BLACKWELL [2] (Douglas Geoffrey Francis5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Coral married Michael James JONES [910], son of Leonard George JONES [7] and Margaret Ann SULLIVAN [867].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 313 F    i. Michelle Janine JONES [1]

Michelle married Morgan Kenneth BARNES [3000].

   314 M    ii. Tristan James JONES [4]

   315 M    iii. Lachlan Douglas James JONES [5]

210. Charmaine Louise BLACKWELL [1327] (Douglas Geoffrey Francis5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Charmaine had a relationship with Neil JEREMIAH [1329], son of Geoffrey Keith JEREMIAH [5618] and Estelle Freda O'MEARA [5619].

Their child was:

+ 316 M    i. Matthew Francis William BLACKWELL [1328]

Matthew had a relationship with Amanda WILLIAMSON [5585].

211. Linda Diane BLACKWELL [1330] (Douglas Geoffrey Francis5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Linda married Mark James McINTOSH [1331], son of John Francis McINTOSH [7510] and Marie Louise DORE [7509].

Children from this marriage were:

   317 M    i. James Mckay McINTOSH [1332]

+ 318 F    ii. Marni Diane McINTOSH [1333]

Marni married Timothy EDWARDS [3156].

   319 M    iii. Cameron John Francis McINTOSH [1334]

   320 F    iv. Tess Maree McINTOSH [1335]

Linda had a relationship with Alan LEYDON [3680]. They had no children.

212. Naomi Jeanette BLACKWELL [1336] (Douglas Geoffrey Francis5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Naomi had a relationship with Jeffrey NAK [1338].

Their children were:

   321 M    i. Shen Leander NAK [1337]

   322 M    ii. Tay Gaylen NAK [1339]

Naomi next had a relationship with someone.

Her child was:

   323 M    i. Daniel Geoffrey Robert BLACKWELL [1846]

Naomi married Colin Neil HEINRICH [8112], son of John Neil HEINRICH [8114] and Patricia Nancy LANE [8113].

214. Gregory Alan BLACKWELL [1649] (Alan Walter Gilbert5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Gregory married Lisa Frances RICHARDSON [1650].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 324 F    i. Madeline Frances BLACKWELL [1651]

Madeline had a relationship with James McCALL [7854].

   325 M    ii. Luke Gregory BLACKWELL [1652]

215. Andrew David BLACKWELL [1653] (Alan Walter Gilbert5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Andrew married Jolanda STOKKEL [1654], daughter of Louis STOKKEL [8117] and Anna Maria DE GROOT [8118].

Children from this marriage were:

   326 M    i. Sean BLACKWELL [1655]

   327 F    ii. Natasha BLACKWELL [1854]

   328 M    iii. Brody BLACKWELL [1853]

216. Belinda Louise CAMPBELL [1657] (Beryl Edyth Ethel BLACKWELL5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Belinda married John ROBERTSON [2715].

Children from this marriage were:

   329 F    i. Emily Miranda ROBERTSON [2716]

   330 F    ii. Matilda Belle ROBERTSON [3154]

217. Sheridan Lisa CAMPBELL [1658] (Beryl Edyth Ethel BLACKWELL5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Sheridan had a relationship with Brett [—?—] [1981].

Their child was:

   331 F    i. Molly Rose CAMPBELL [1982]

218. Glenn Donald CAMPBELL [1659] (Beryl Edyth Ethel BLACKWELL5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Glenn married Brayley CLARK [3155].

Children from this marriage were:

   332 F    i. Grace Lilly CAMPBELL [3070]

   333 M    ii. Billy Joe Donald CAMPBELL [3706]

221. Penelope Sue JOHNSON [1663] (Eve Lillith BLACKWELL5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Penelope had a child.

Her child was:

   334 M    i. Jody Alexander JOHNSON [2717]

223. Ricky James BLACKWELL [1666] (Robert Eric5, Eric William4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Ricky married Mandy [—?—] [1765].

The child from this marriage was:

   335 F    i. Hannah Marie BLACKWELL [1766]

224. Joanne Marie BLACKWELL [1667] (Robert Eric5, Eric William4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Joanne married Scott Anthony Luke GREEN [1767].

The child from this marriage was:

   336 M    i. Zachary Robert GREEN [1768]

227. Tracey Lee OCCLESHAW [1672] (Beverley Doris BLACKWELL5, Eric William4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Tracey married Daryl JESSUP [1673].

230. Jason Lindsay BLACKWELL [1677] (Lindsay Alan5, Eric William4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Jason married someone.

His children were:

   337 F    i. Emilia BLACKWELL [3774]

   338 M    ii. Giorgio BLACKWELL [3773]

236. Mark Anthony BLACKWELL [1685] (Barry Carlyle5, Paul Carlisle4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Mark married Ivy [—?—] [4535]. Ivy was born in Phillipines.

238. Janette Lea BLACKWELL [1688] (Dennis Bruce5, Paul Carlisle4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Janette married Simon George SAVY [3235].

239. Narelle Kylie BLACKWELL [1691] (Wayne Maxwell5, Paul Carlisle4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Narelle had children.

Her children were:

   339 M    i. Damon Paul BLACKWELL [1769]

   340 M    ii. Hayden James BLACKWELL [1770]

Narelle had a relationship with Robert CARELLI [3061].

Their children were:

   341 F    i. Annabel C. CARELLI-BLACKWELL [3060] was born on 2 Mar 1999 in Dandenong, Vic, Australia and died on 2 Mar 1999 in Dandenong, Vic, Australia.

   342 M    ii. Christopher R CARELLI-BLACKWELL [3063]

   343 M    iii. Nicholas W. CARELLI-BLACKWELL [3065]

   344 M    iv. Ethan Wayne CARELLI-BLACKWELL [3062]

Seventh Generation (4th Great-Grandchildren)


245. Rebecca J CHEASMAN [3943] (Keith Alan CHEASMAN6, Alan Edgar CHEASMAN5, Clarice Jane KEMSHEAD4, Sarah Jane MILLER BLACKWELL3, Alfred2, John1)

Rebecca married Mark HARRIS [3941].

248. Jocelyn E BLACKWELL [7904] (Barry Charles6, Victor Charles Henry5, Henry Percival4, Harry3, Alfred2, John1)

Jocelyn married John R DICKENS [7916].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 345 M    i. Richard John BLACKWELL [7908]

Richard married someone.

   346 F    ii. Kerri Maureen DICKENS [7911]

   347 M    iii. Aaron Ricky DICKENS WILSON [7912]

   348 M    iv. Jordan Damon DICKENS WILSON [7913]

250. Claire Louise BLACKWELL [7907] (Barry Charles6, Victor Charles Henry5, Henry Percival4, Harry3, Alfred2, John1)

Claire married MITCHELL [7930].

262. David Andrew PETTMAN [1703] (Maxwell John PETTMAN6, Rex Clifford PETTMAN5, Doris Augustus BLACKWELL4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

David married someone.

His child was:

   349 F    i. Gypsy PETTMAN [9232]

265. Peter Geoffrey GRIFFITHS [1708] (Julie Anne KNEE6, Constance Mavis BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 15 May 1964 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia, died on 9 Jun 2013 in Vic, Australia at age 49, and was cremated on 14 Jun 2013 in Mt Duneed, Vic, Australia.

General Notes: Adopted

Peter had a relationship with Lorena BURNS [1771].

Their child was:

+ 350 F    i. Bianca Marie GRIFFITHS [1774]

Bianca had a relationship with John HARSENT [4521].

Peter married Doreen Sharon JONES [4497].

The child from this marriage was:

   351 F    i. Rebecca Lynette GRIFFITHS [4498]

267. Sarah Jayne GRIFFITHS [1710] (Julie Anne KNEE6, Constance Mavis BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Sarah married Stephen John CRABBE [1776].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 352 F    i. Kylie Jayne CRABBE [1777]

Kylie married Cameron William LEARY [4517].

+ 353 F    ii. Chloe Elizabeth CRABBE [1778]

Chloe married Stuart McARTHUR [4518].

+ 354 F    iii. Chelsea Skye CRABBE [1779]

Chelsea married Brenton David SESSIONS [4520].

   355 M    iv. Travis John CRABBE [1780]

   356 F    v. Loren Ashlee CRABBE [1781]

Sarah next married Roland Henry WESTON [4502].

Children from this marriage were:

   357 F    i. Zahra Annie-Rose WESTON [4503]

   358 M    ii. Rolson Henry James WESTON [4504]

269. Meaghan Anne GRIFFITHS [1712] (Julie Anne KNEE6, Constance Mavis BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1) was born on 13 Aug 1972 in Melbourne, Vic, Australia and died on 31 Mar 1999 in Colac, Vic, Australia at age 26. Another name for Meaghan was Maggie GRIFFITHS.

General Notes: adopted

Meaghan had a child.

Her child was:

   359 M    i. Scott Cameron GRIFFITHS [1782]

270. Wendy Mae RENTOUL [1714] (Robyn Mae KNEE6, Constance Mavis BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Wendy married Brett Anthony O'DRISCOLL [1783].

Children from this marriage were:

   360 M    i. Michael James O'DRISCOLL [1784]

   361 M    ii. Bradley Nicholas O'DRISCOLL [1785]

   362 M    iii. Dermott Patrick O'DRISCOLL [1899]

Wendy next married Ken Paul BICE [4524].

272. Narelle Marjory RENTOUL [1716] (Robyn Mae KNEE6, Constance Mavis BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Narelle married Jason Charles ABSOLOM [1900]. They had no children.

Narelle next married Mark Andrew McCUBBIN [4528].

Children from this marriage were:

   363 F    i. Cassidy Rose McCUBBIN [4529]

   364 M    ii. Dylan Benjamin McCUBBIN [4530]

275. Andrew Joel KNEE [1720] (Brian James KNEE6, Constance Mavis BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Andrew married Pilyvia TAVROU [4531].

278. Darren John DUNK [1721] (Dianne Margaret McMILLAN6, Joan Margaret BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Darren married Debbie May ECCLESTONE [6229].

Children from this marriage were:

   365 F    i. Alexandra May DUNK [6230]

   366 M    ii. Jacob Ryan DUNK [6231]

279. Mark David DUNK [1723] (Dianne Margaret McMILLAN6, Joan Margaret BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Mark married Clare Maree McCANDISH [6227].

The child from this marriage was:

   367 M    i. Angus Norman DUNK [6228]

Mark next married TBA [8316].

The child from this marriage was:

   368 M    i. Lennox David DUNK [8317]

280. Stuart Andrew DUNK [1722] (Dianne Margaret McMILLAN6, Joan Margaret BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Stuart married Fabienne DECHAINEUX [8988].

281. Laura Elizabeth DUNK [1724] (Dianne Margaret McMILLAN6, Joan Margaret BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Laura married Marco Luigi REGINA [8322].

282. Michelle Elise COOK [1725] (Pamela Kay McMILLAN6, Joan Margaret BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Michelle married Andre ( VERMUT ) [8200].

301. Nicole Janice TOWT [1751] (Peter Kenneth TOWT6, Gwendoline Pax Maud BLACKWELL5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Nicole had a relationship with Mikael WHITTLE [1788].

Their child was:

   369 M    i. Luke Mikeal WHITTLE [1787] was born on 12 Mar 1989 in Dandenong, Vic, Australia, died on 3 Oct 2010 in Dandenong, Vic, Australia at age 21, and was cremated on 8 Oct 2010 in Springvale, Vic, Australia.

General Notes: Melbourne Herald Sun Newspaper 6 October 2010
Whittle (Dabas) - Luke. Passed away on Oct 3 210 aged 21 years. Dearly loved son of Nicole and Brian. Loved brother of Melisa, Sam and Jack. Proud uncle of Dakoda and Ebony. Loved and always remembers. Forever in our hearts.

Whittle - Luke, To a dearly loved nephew of John, Natalie and cousin to Monique, Renee and Danielle. Farewell mate. You will foreve be in our hearts and memories. We will nevery forget our cheeky grin. We will miss you very much. Our deepest sympathy to Nicky, Brian, Jack and Sam.

Whittle - Luke. The time has come to say goodbye. I will always remember our talks and how your facelit up when you saw Kiana. I siwh Heaven had a phone just so I can call and hear your voice again. Love Vicki, Yann and Family RIP My friend.

WHITTLE - The funeral of Luke Whittle will be held at the Boyd Chapel, Springvale Botanical cemetery, Princes Hwy, Springvale on Friday (Oct 8 2l-1-) with a service commencing at 1.15 pm. Tobin Brothers Funerals Berwick.

8 October 2010
Whittle - Luke. Luke, loved son of Mikeal, step son of Bianca, brother of Ninita and step brother of Tyler and Inidiah. Loved grandson of Sandra. Will be sadly missed always. Love - Dad and Nan.

Nicole married Brian DABAS [1786].

Children from this marriage were:

   370 M    i. Sam Asad DABAS [1789]

   371 M    ii. Jack David DABAS [3072]

302. Rochelle Lee-Ann TOWT [1752] (Peter Kenneth TOWT6, Gwendoline Pax Maud BLACKWELL5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Rochelle married Brendan James McGEE [1790].

Children from this marriage were:

   372 M    i. Joshua James McGEE [1791]

+ 373 M    ii. Benjamin Peter McGEE [1792]

Benjamin married Laura SHARP [8120].

+ 374 F    iii. Brooke Gwendoline McGEE [1793]

Brooke married MARSHALL [8123].

   375 F    iv. Chloe Lee-Ann McGEE [1794]

303. Peta Adele TOWT [1753] (Peter Kenneth TOWT6, Gwendoline Pax Maud BLACKWELL5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Peta married Andrew James HANSON [1795].

Children from this marriage were:

   376 F    i. Ashlee Jade HANSON [1796]

   377 M    ii. Sean James HANSON [1797]

Peta had a relationship with someone HARM [3667].

Their child was:

   378 M    i. Adin Roy Hanson HARM [3073]

Peta next married Peter William TULL [3668].

305. Kenneth Ronald TOWT [1755] (Peter Kenneth TOWT6, Gwendoline Pax Maud BLACKWELL5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Kenneth married 01 PARTNER [3840].

The child from this marriage was:

   379 F    i. Unknown TOWT [3839]

Kenneth had a relationship with 02 PARTNER [3841].

Their child was:

   380 M    i. Percival TOWT [3842]

306. Bradley James TOWT [1756] (Peter Kenneth TOWT6, Gwendoline Pax Maud BLACKWELL5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Bradley married Anna MAGNELL [6712].

The child from this marriage was:

   381 F    i. Madison London TOWT [7286]

308. Phillip James WHITE [1759] (Michele Doria Gay MADDEN6, Pearl Gladys Doreen BLACKWELL5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Phillip married Jody TOOTELL [3003].

Children from this marriage were:

   382 F    i. Lillyca Grace Pearl WHITE [3004]

   383 M    ii. James Sidney WHITE [3940]

310. Lucinda Leonnie Madden GLEESON [1762] (Leonnie Dianna Joy MADDEN6, Pearl Gladys Doreen BLACKWELL5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Lucinda married Nicholas RIORDAN [5892].

Children from this marriage were:

   384 F    i. Polly Jane Leonnie RIORDAN [7254]

   385 M    ii. Harry Rufus Gleeson RIORDAN [8116]

311. Savannah Julia Madden GLEESON [1763] (Leonnie Dianna Joy MADDEN6, Pearl Gladys Doreen BLACKWELL5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Savannah married Steven MILES [8220].

313. Michelle Janine JONES [1] (Coral Janine BLACKWELL6, Douglas Geoffrey Francis5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Michelle married Morgan Kenneth BARNES [3000], son of Martin Kenneth BARNES [3002] and Jennifer Kay WILSON [3001].

Children from this marriage were:

   386 M    i. Austin Douglas BARNES [3666]

   387 F    ii. Anna Jane BARNES [4280]

316. Matthew Francis William BLACKWELL [1328] (Charmaine Louise BLACKWELL6, Douglas Geoffrey Francis5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Matthew had a relationship with Amanda WILLIAMSON [5585], daughter of William WILLIAMSON [5617] and Ulrike MENKE [5615].

Their children were:

   388 F    i. Nevaeh Grace BLACKWELL [5616]

   389 F    ii. Heidi Louise BLACKWELL [7933]

318. Marni Diane McINTOSH [1333] (Linda Diane BLACKWELL6, Douglas Geoffrey Francis5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Marni married Timothy EDWARDS [3156]. They had no children.

324. Madeline Frances BLACKWELL [1651] (Gregory Alan6, Alan Walter Gilbert5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Madeline had a relationship with James McCALL [7854].

Their child was:

   390 M    i. Logan Gregory McCALL [7855]

Eighth Generation (5th Great-Grandchildren)


345. Richard John BLACKWELL [7908] (Jocelyn E BLACKWELL7, Barry Charles6, Victor Charles Henry5, Henry Percival4, Harry3, Alfred2, John1)

Richard married someone.

His children were:

   391 F    i. Amy BLACKWELL [7909]

   392 F    ii. Louisa BLACKWELL [7910]

350. Bianca Marie GRIFFITHS [1774] (Peter Geoffrey GRIFFITHS7, Julie Anne KNEE6, Constance Mavis BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Bianca had a relationship with John HARSENT [4521].

Their children were:

   393 F    i. Chelsie Marie HARSENT [4522]

   394 M    ii. Reece Jon HARSENT [4534]

352. Kylie Jayne CRABBE [1777] (Sarah Jayne GRIFFITHS7, Julie Anne KNEE6, Constance Mavis BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Kylie married Cameron William LEARY [4517].

353. Chloe Elizabeth CRABBE [1778] (Sarah Jayne GRIFFITHS7, Julie Anne KNEE6, Constance Mavis BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Chloe married Stuart McARTHUR [4518].

Children from this marriage were:

   395 M    i. Ollie William Murdoch McARTHUR [4519]

   396 F    ii. Ella Grace Elizabeth McARTHUR [6189]

354. Chelsea Skye CRABBE [1779] (Sarah Jayne GRIFFITHS7, Julie Anne KNEE6, Constance Mavis BLACKWELL5, Gilbert Darlow4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Chelsea married Brenton David SESSIONS [4520].

The child from this marriage was:

   397 F    i. Amelia Grace SESSIONS [7257]

373. Benjamin Peter McGEE [1792] (Rochelle Lee-Ann TOWT7, Peter Kenneth TOWT6, Gwendoline Pax Maud BLACKWELL5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Benjamin married Laura SHARP [8120].

The child from this marriage was:

   398 F    i. Abbi Kate McGEE [8121]

374. Brooke Gwendoline McGEE [1793] (Rochelle Lee-Ann TOWT7, Peter Kenneth TOWT6, Gwendoline Pax Maud BLACKWELL5, Douglas Lancelot4, William3, Alfred2, John1)

Brooke married MARSHALL [8123].

The child from this marriage was:

   399 M    i. Oliver James MARSHALL [8124]




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