Eric Leslie Gordon WILSON [3261]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 6 Mar 1932 - Trafalgar, Victoria, Australia
Christening:
Death: 7 Jul 2018 - Leongatha, Victoria, Australia ( at age 86) 10613
Burial: 12 Jul 2018 - Leongatha, Victoria, Australia 10613
Find A Grave ID: 231718956
WikiTree ID: Wilson-38629
Parents
Father: Frederick Abel WILSON [1266] (1884-1964) {Find A Grave ID: 224770287, WikiTree ID: Wilson-19469}
Mother: Sylvia Pearl Victoria ROBINS [1265] (1891-1985) {Find A Grave ID: 224770288, WikiTree ID: Robins-1083}
Spouses and Children
1. *Ann DEN BROCK [3262]
Children:
1. Geoffrey WILSON [3263]
2. Debra WILSON [3268]
3. Leonie WILSON [3269]
Notes
General:
Gippsland Times 1960
Wilson - Den Brok
The wedding took place on July 16 at Meeniyan, of Anne, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Den Brok, of Boag Rd., Stoney Creek, and formerly of Holland, to Eric Leslie Gordon, youngest son of Mr and Mrs F A Wilson of 272 Somerville Rd., West Footscray, and formerly of Trafalgar.
The bride (who was unattended) wore a blue-grey suit with pink accessories, and later added a taupe overcoat for travelling.
A small number of relatives and friends gathered at the bridges parents for the breakfast.
The happy couple will make their future home at Mirboo North.
..........................................
https://www.handleyfuneralservices.com.au/funeral-notices/notice/wilson-eric-leslie-gordon
WILSON, Eric Leslie Gordon
Born on March 6, 1932. Passed away July 7, 2018.
Much loved husband of Anne for nearly 58 years.
Beloved Father and father in law of Geoff and Leanne, Deb, Leonie and Ken.
Adored Grandpa to his seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Many thanks to the staff at Koorooman House for their kind care and attention.
Sadly missed and always in our hearts.
Funeral Notice
July 12, 2018 - 1:00pm
Handley Funeral Services Leongatha Chapel corner South Gippsland Highway and Bellingham Street, Leongatha
The Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr. Eric Leslie Gordon Wilson will be held in our Chapel, corner of South Gippsland Highway and Bellingham Street, Leongatha, on THURSDAY (July 12, 2018) commencing at 1:00pm. The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Leongatha Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Koorooman House, Leongatha. Envelopes will be available at the Service.
Erick Lindsay WILSON [11517]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1907 - Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia 4261
Christening:
Death: 1975 - Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia ( at age 68) 4261
Burial:
Parents
Father: Reuben WILSON [3471] (1868-1943)
Mother: Margaret DREW [3472] (1867- )
Ernest John WILSON [6095]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1885 - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4737
Christening:
Death: 1961 - Watsonia, Victoria, Australia ( at age 76) 4737
Burial:
Parents
Father: John WILSON [3477] (1859-1929)
Mother: Jessie SINCLAIR [6093] (1861-1948) {Find A Grave ID: 211118247}
Esmie WILSON [9829]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1881 - Mitt, Victoria, Australia 938
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Thomas Henry WILSON [7848] ( - )
Mother: Ann Matilda BARR [7849] ( - )
Ethel Annie Irene WILSON [11905]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1901 - Queenstown, Victoria, Australia 9427
Christening:
Death: 1 Jan 1989 - , , Australia ( at age 88) 10614
Burial: in Preston, Victoria, Australia 10614
Parents
Father: John WILSON [3477] (1859-1929)
Mother: Jessie SINCLAIR [6093] (1861-1948) {Find A Grave ID: 211118247}
Ethel Annie May WILSON [6096]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1887 - Brunswick, Victoria, Australia 4737
Christening:
Death: 23 Dec 1890 - Brunswick, Victoria, Australia ( at age 3) 4737
Burial:
Parents
Father: John WILSON [3477] (1859-1929)
Mother: Jessie SINCLAIR [6093] (1861-1948) {Find A Grave ID: 211118247}
Eva Annie WILSON [3415]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1897 - Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia 10615
Christening:
Death: 4 Oct 1968 - Traralgon, Victoria, Australia ( at age 71) 2275,10616
Cremation: 7 Oct 1968 - Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Victoria, Australia 2275
Find A Grave ID: 244427156
Parents
Father: Job WILSON [1270] (1861-1946) {Find A Grave ID: 224770283, WikiTree ID: Wilson-18635} 111
Mother: Annie HEWITT [1269] (1866-1929) {Find A Grave ID: 224770282, WikiTree ID: Hewitt-1213}
Spouses and Children
1. Thomas Henry GIBSON [3416] (1890 - 1953)
Marriage: 1918 - , Victoria, Australia 4982
Status:
2. William RILEY [3407] (1882 - 1951)
Partnership:
Status: No evidence this couple married
Children:
1. James Robert GIBSON 2275 [12233] (1925-2017) (biologial child of one parent)
3. *UNKNOWN [12807]
Children:
1. James Robert GIBSON 2275 [12233] (1925-2017)
4. UNKNOWN 2 [12808]
Children:
1. Albert Ronald GIBSON 2275 [12234] (1930-2020)
5. John James CASBOLT [7208] (1885 - 14 Aug 1968)
Marriage: 1957 - , Victoria, Australia 2282
Status:
Eva U WILSON [7006]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1885 - Hay, New South Wales, Australia 244
Christening:
Death: 1915 - Lockhart, New South Wales, Australia ( at age 30) 244
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Albert Edward LLOYD [7003] (1885 - 1966)
Marriage: 1907 - Urana, New South Wales, Australia 6935
Status:
Children:
1. Constance Evelyn LLOYD [7007] (1908-2010)
2. Dougald John LLOYD [7008] (1909-1946)
3. Albert LLOYD 6931 [9754] (1911-1985)
Ezra WILSON [3469]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1866 - Greensborough, Victoria, Australia 10617
Christening:
Death: 1937 - Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia ( at age 71) 10618
Burial:
Parents
Father: William WILSON [1305] (1827-1897) {Find A Grave ID: 144468000, WikiTree ID: Wilson-18695}
Mother: Rosamond GODBER [1304] (1837-1878) {Find A Grave ID: 144467803, WikiTree ID: Godber-16} 111,897
Spouses and Children
1. *Winifred Mary GOWDIE [3470] (1870 - 1928)
Marriage: 1891
Status:
Marriage Events
1. Alt. Marriage: 1890, , Victoria, Australia.
Children:
1. Emma Rosamond WILSON [11124] (1891-1960)
Notes
General:
1 Emma Rosamond (Pearl) Wilson 1891 - 1960
2 Ivy Wilson 1893 - 1944
3 Ezra Claude Wilson 1904 - 1982
4 Ella Ruth Wilson 1908 - 1959
Francis Harold WILSON [6959]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1910 1174
Christening:
Death: 9 May 1976 - Portland, Victoria, Australia ( at age 66) 10619
Burial:
Events
1. Alt. Birth: 10 Jan 1910, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Parents
Father: Robert John WILSON [6947] ( - )
Mother: Catherine Gladys May BEST [6932] (1890-1956)
Freda Georgina WILSON [11515]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1900 - Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia 4261
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Reuben WILSON [3471] (1868-1943)
Mother: Margaret DREW [3472] (1867- )
Frederick Abel WILSON [1266]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 4 Oct 1884 - Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia 10620,10621
Christening:
Death: 29 Jan 1964 - Glenhuntly, Victoria, Australia ( at age 79) 10622,10623,10624
Cremation: 31 Jan 1964 - Altona, Victoria, Australia
Find A Grave ID: 224770287
WikiTree ID: Wilson-19469
Events
1. Occupation: Farmer, 1909.
2. Residence: 1909, Trafalgar, Victoria, Australia. Occupation - farmer.
3. Occupation: farmer, 1914.
4. Residence: 1914, Willow Grove, Victoria, Australia. Occupation - farmer.
5. Occupation: labourer, 1919-1937.
6. Residence: Trafalgar, 1919-1937, Trafalgar, Victoria, Australia. Occupation - labourer.
7. Occupation: machinist, 1942-1963.
8. Residence: 272 Somerville Road, 1942-1963, Yarraville, Victoria, Australia. Occupation - Machinist.
Parents
Father: Job WILSON [1270] (1861-1946) {Find A Grave ID: 224770283, WikiTree ID: Wilson-18635} 111
Mother: Annie HEWITT [1269] (1866-1929) {Find A Grave ID: 224770282, WikiTree ID: Hewitt-1213}
Spouses and Children
1. *Sylvia Pearl Victoria ROBINS [1265] (14 Sep 1891 - 30 Jan 1985)Find A Grave ID: 224770288
WikiTree ID: Robins-1083
Marriage: 26 Jun 1912 - Willow Grove, Victoria, Australia 8802,8803
Status:
Children:
1. Bessie Eva Lillian WILSON 8804 [3295] (1913-1953) {Find A Grave ID: 224770286, WikiTree ID: Wilson-38623}
2. Gladys Elsie WILSON [243] (1916-2006) {Find A Grave ID: 95603731, WikiTree ID: Wilson-38513}
3. Harry Allenby WILSON [3241] (1918-2013) {Find A Grave ID: 225276094, WikiTree ID: Wilson-38624}
4. Leila Myrtle WILSON [3244] (1921-1991) {Find A Grave ID: 224769435, WikiTree ID: Wilson-38625}
5. Ruby Jean WILSON [3248] (1923-1925) {Find A Grave ID: 224770285, WikiTree ID: Wilson-38626}
6. Doris Irene WILSON [3249] (1925-1995) {Find A Grave ID: 199085374, WikiTree ID: Wilson-38627}
7. Kenneth Frederick WILSON [3254] (1928-2018) {Find A Grave ID: 237673627, WikiTree ID: Wilson-38628}
8. Eric Leslie Gordon WILSON [3261] (1932-2018) {Find A Grave ID: 231718956, WikiTree ID: Wilson-38629}
Notes
General:
Frederick's occupation was butcher.
He was cremated and his ashes interred with his daughter Ruby at the Trafalgar Cemetery.
Morwell Advertiser, 14 February 1934 page 3
When Mr Fred Wilson, of Trafalgar, Slipped under a heavy cart laden with meat, the horse pulled the load, weighing half a ton, over his chest and neck. Mr Wilson suffered broken ribs and a bruised shoulder.
Frederick Roy WILSON [11085]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1894 - Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Christening:
Death: 1973 - , South Australia, Australia ( at age 79)
Burial:
Parents
Father: Reuben WILSON [3471] (1868-1943)
Mother: Margaret DREW [3472] (1867- )
Spouses and Children
1. *Myrtle Irene STEWART [11086]
Children:
1. Myrtle Irene WILSON [11087] (1926-2008)
Frederick William WILSON [13057]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 28 Nov 1931 - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Christening:
Death: 25 Sep 2017 - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ( at age 85)
Burial:
Parents
Father: Job Jeffrey WILSON [3413] (1896-1968)
Mother: Annie Bell PERRY [3414] (1897-1964)
Spouses and Children
1. *Elizabeth LESTER [13058]
Children:
1. Paul WILSON [13059]
Geoffrey WILSON [3263]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Eric Leslie Gordon WILSON [3261] (1932-2018) {Find A Grave ID: 231718956, WikiTree ID: Wilson-38629}
Mother: Ann DEN BROCK [3262]
Spouses and Children
1. *Leanne HIRIART [3264]
Children:
1. Dale WILSON [3265]
2. Kate WILSON [3266] (1987-2017)
3. Jarred WILSON [3267]
George WILSON [5537]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1807 - Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland 101
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary MILNE [5538] (6 Apr 1805 - )
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Anthony Cruickshank WILSON [5535] (1841-Abt 1894)
George T WILSON [7611]
Sex: M
Spouses and Children
1. *Joyce Kathleen CROOT [7609] (13 Feb 1928 - Feb 2003)
Marriage:
Status:
Gertrude Anne WILSON [7226]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1920
Christening:
Death: 1990 - ( at age 70) 6571
Burial:
Parents
Father: Job Jeffrey WILSON [3413] (1896-1968)
Mother: Annie Bell PERRY [3414] (1897-1964)
Gladys Elsie WILSON [243]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 23 Jan 1916 - Coalville, Victoria, Australia 10625
Christening:
Death: 2 Oct 2006 - Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia ( at age 90) 10626
Burial: 6 Oct 2006 - Bunyip, Victoria, Australia 10627
Find A Grave ID: 95603731
WikiTree ID: Wilson-38513
Events
1. Residence: Contingent Street, 1937, Trafalgar, Victoria, Australia. occupation - home duties.
2. Residence: Princes Highway, 1942, Garfield, Victoria, Australia. home duties.
3. Residence: 1949, Longwarry, Victoria, Australia. home duties.
4. Residence: Jacksons Track, Abt 1949, Jindivick, Victoria, Australia.
5. Residence: 1954, Longwarry, Victoria, Australia. home duties. 2 different entries in Electoral Rolls for 1954.
6. Residence: 1954, Corinella, Victoria, Australia. home duties 2 entries for 1954 in electoral roll.
7. Residence: Abt 1955, Fish Creek, Victoria, Australia.
8. Residence: Cathies Lane, 1963, Scoresby, Victoria, Australia. home duties. There are 2 entries in 1963 for 2 seperate addresses.
9. Residence: Main Drain Road, 1963, Iona, Victoria, Australia. post mistress. There are 2 electoral roll entries in 1963.
This occupation refers to the Iona Post Office an Store.
10. Residence: Main Drain Road, 1967, Iona, Victoria, Australia. post mistress. At the Iona Post Office and Store. They lived in the back of the post office/store.
11. Residence: 14 Mile Road, 1968-1980, Garfield, Victoria, Australia.
12. Residence: Cardinia Creek Boat Club, South Gippsland Highway, 1973-1975, Koo Wee Rup, Victoria, Australia. dates are approximate only.
13. Residence: 18 George Street, 1991-1998, Warragul, Victoria, Australia.
14. Residence: 78 McBride Avenue, 1998-2002, Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia.
15. Residence: 8 Mary Street, 1998, Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia.
16. Residence: Seahaven Aged Care, 2002, Inverloch, Victoria, Australia.
17. Residence: Armitage House, Wonthaggi Hospital, 2003-2006, Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia.
Parents
Father: Frederick Abel WILSON [1266] (1884-1964) {Find A Grave ID: 224770287, WikiTree ID: Wilson-19469}
Mother: Sylvia Pearl Victoria ROBINS [1265] (1891-1985) {Find A Grave ID: 224770288, WikiTree ID: Robins-1083}
Spouses and Children
1. *Harold William Slater BONHAM [244] (4 Sep 1912 - 4 Jul 2002)Find A Grave ID: 95603732
WikiTree ID: Slater-2006 1733,1734,1735
Marriage: 7 Nov 1936 - Trafalgar, Victoria, Australia 1740
Status:
Children:
1. Nancye June BONHAM [185]
2. Lola BONHAM [2109]
3. Maxwell Robert BONHAM [2108]
4. Valerie Joy BONHAM [2110] (1945-2015) {Find A Grave ID: 275595195}
Notes
General:
Gladys lived at Trafalgar until March 1940 and then as per her husband's movements thereafter. She never seemed to mind the constant shifting around.
Family lore states that Gladys and Harold's wedding did not quite go to plan. On the day they were to marry, the Ministers car broke down and he was unable to get to the church to marry them. Wedding photos were taken as everyone was in their wedding gear, but the wedding did not actually take place until the following day. The bridesmaid was Lorna Rodda and the best man was ???? Mick or Mark O'Shea. It is understood that the best man was not able to be present on the actual wedding day due to a previous commitment and Charlie Wallis may have stepped in .
Newspaper article from Paper Unknown 1936
(discovered in a box in September 2022 by Coral J Jones)
Bonham-Wilson
The wedding took place at the Methodist Church, Trafalgar on 7th inst., of Gladys Elsie, second daughter of Mr and Mrs F Wilson, Trafalgar, and Harold William, only child of Mr and Mrs John Bonham of Inglewood and Broadmeadows.
The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of her own design, made of white colette, with a full skirt. It had long sleeves shirred at the shoulder and cuffs and was finished at the neck with orange blossom and diamente initials. She wore a coronet of orange blossom and a tulle veil (lent by the brides aunt, Mrs D Wilson), and she carried a bouquet of white and pale pink roses and maiden hair fern.
The bridesmaid, Miss Lorna Rodda, was attired in a frock of white marocain, patterned in autumn tones and finished at the neck with a posy of matching flowers. She wore a large picture hat to match, and carried a bouquet of autumn tinted flowers.
The duties of the best man were carried out by Mr Charlie Wallis of Moe.
After the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was held at the home of the bride's parents.
Among those present were the bride's grand-father, Mr Job Wilson, and her grand-mother Mrs Robins, of Erica. The bridegroom's mother was also present.
Included in the numerous and useful presents received by the couple was a leather bound bible presented by the officiating clergyman, Rev. D Monkhouse.
.......................
She was extremely accomplished at many types of handiwork, particularly, knitting, crochet, embroidery and smocking. She would experiment with many types of handiwork. In later life she turned her hand to painting of many kinds. As her eyesight began to fail she had to stop doing much of the finer work that she had previously done.
She was known as Grandma or Nanna to her grandchildren.
Gladys Margaret WILSON [9198]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1915
Christening:
Death: 1928 - ( at age 13)
Burial:
Parents
Father: Benjamin WILSON [9177] (1880-1960)
Mother: Jeanett ROSS [9196] (1882-1934)
Guy WILSON [14202]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: WILSON [14201]
Mother: Joyce Isabel MACKAY [5855] (1930-2003)
Gwendolin Mary WILSON [14090]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1927 - Warracknabeal, Victoria, Australia
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Manfred James WILSON [3410] (1892-1961) {Find A Grave ID: 164185766}
Mother: Amy Louisa STONEHOUSE [3411] (1893-1943)
Spouses and Children
1. *Ronald James BAKER [14095]Harry Allenby WILSON [3241]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 24 Mar 1918 - Maffra, Victoria, Australia 10628
Christening:
Death: 7 May 2013 - Mirboo North, Victoria, Australia ( at age 95)
Burial: 18 May 2013 - Trafalgar, Victoria, Australia
Find A Grave ID: 225276094
WikiTree ID: Wilson-38624
Events
1. Residence: Contingent Street, 1943, Trafalgar, Victoria, Australia. Occupation butcher.
2. Residence: 17 Salisbury Street, 1949-1954, Yarraville, Victoria, Australia. Occupation - labourer. Violet Elizabeth Wilson at same address in 1949 but not 1954.
3. Residence: 1963, Hedley, Victoria, Australia. occupation - farmer.
4. Residence: McPhaills Road, 1968-1972, Hedley, Victoria, Australia. occupation - farmer.
5. Residence: Bolgers Road, 1977, Devon North, Victoria, Australia. occupation - labourer.
6. Residence: Nightingale Street, 1980, Yarram, Victoria, Australia. Harry's address is still given as Bolger's Road, Devon North, whilst Ada's is given as Nightingale Street, Yarram. As they were married at this stage, I beleive the roll had simply not been corrected.
7. Residence: Grand Ridge Nursing Home, Jan 2013, Mirboo North, Victoria, Australia.
8. Obituary: Herald Sun Newspaper, 11 May 2013, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
9. Military Service: World War 2 service number VX46049.
Parents
Father: Frederick Abel WILSON [1266] (1884-1964) {Find A Grave ID: 224770287, WikiTree ID: Wilson-19469}
Mother: Sylvia Pearl Victoria ROBINS [1265] (1891-1985) {Find A Grave ID: 224770288, WikiTree ID: Robins-1083}
Spouses and Children
1. Violet Elizabeth TAYLOR [3242] (1917 - 1983)
Marriage: 1944 - , Victoria, Australia 10116
Status: Divorced
2. *Alyda Gezina Hendrika VAN DER SLEEN [3243] (4 Dec 1917 - 9 Feb 2013)
Marriage: 4 Mar 1978 - Yarram, Victoria, Australia
Status:
Notes
General:
Harry was a very nice little baby and won a baby competition. As a boy the family moved to Mount Speed near Trafalgar.
Later the whole family and the house were moved into Trafalgar and the small three bedroom home now housed two families, his elder sister Gladys and her family were living with them as well. Due to limited space the story has it, that Harry used the bathtub for his bed. During his young adult years, Harry played for Trafalgar local footy club.
Harry used to have a pony called Little Bob to round up the cattle at work. Little Bob preferred to play rather than work which always used to frustrate Harry.
In WW2, Harry wanted to do his army service so he joined the army at age 23 (1941). At Army camp, he and a lot of his army mates got food poisoning from the copper pots they cooked in, and didn't end up going to war. Harry served in World War 2 - WILSON HARRY ALLENBY : Service Number - VX46049 : Date of birth - 24 Mar 1918 : Place of birth - MAFFRA VIC : Place of enlistment - CAULFIELD VIC : Next of Kin - WILSON FREDERICK.
After he was discharged he took up work with his father as a slaughterman at the Trafalgar slaughter yard.
Probably about 1942, the family moved to Somerville Rd in Kingsville to find more work opportunities.
In 1944, Harry married his first wife Violet and they built a house together possibly at 17 Salisbury Street, Yarraville in Melbourne.
Harry often visited his sister Gladys and her family when they lived at Jindivick and shot rabbit, quail and kangaroo. He enjoyed riding motorbikes and had an accident in Melbourne, with a bus which caused him to be out of work for a while. His jaw was wired shut after the accident and he had to be fed through a straw.
After the war, while living in Port Melbourne, Harry tried to teach his nieces and nephew how to swim.
Harry enjoyed travelling and in 1954, after the break up of his first marriage, Harry purchased an around the world ticket and travelled by ship to Europe for first time on his own, visiting London, Rome, Holland, France, Scotland, Ireland as well as New York and Chicago. The first part of the ship's journey from Australia to Rome took 3 to 4 weeks by sea. While overseas, he was always in search of family members he had never met.
Harry and Violet divorced in the early 1960's, possibly about 1962. It appears that Harry may not have been contactable during the divorce proceedings and his mother was subpoenaed to appear at the divorce proceedings.
Harry loved and owned cats throughout his life. He always took in strays and used to bring meat home for the cats and the family from work.
Around the mid-1950s, Harry and his brother Ken rented a farmhouse on the farm next door while building a 3 bedroom shack on the bush block brought by Harry in Carrajung Lower with nephew Max Bonham. Harry drove every 2 to 3 weekends in his Chrysler ute from Melbourne to Carrajung Lower until the shack was built.
While living with his brothers, Ken and Eric, their niece Nancy Bonham was married in 1957. The three brothers brought Nancye a wedding gift but made sure the appliance was well run in before Nancye received the gift. This gift was an electric frypan.
Harry eventually sold the bush block and moved to Hedley with Ken to a share farm. Harry continued to work part-time as a slaughterman for a local butcher in Foster and travelled all over South Gippsland region as well as working on the dairy farm.
In the mid 1960s, Harry and Ken brought a farm together on Billy Creek Road in Stacey's Bridge. In the 1970s they lost the farm to the Federal Government and drought. Harry moved to Devon North in the mid 1970's and worked for the Shire of Alberton until his retirement.
Harry attended Yarram church services and participated in many church events, and in 1970, Harry met Ada, a widow with four children. On the 4th of March 1978, Harry married Ada and moved a Yallourn house to Yarram where they lived for the rest of their years. Gert, Ada's eldest son would regularly spend time on projects with Harry which included the building of two sheds.
Harry loved to tinker in his large shed. He also enjoyed collecting things and regularly visited the "free local supermarket" otherwise known as the local tip, in his ute. The tip also provided the parts for 2 bikes which he made with Ken for Ken's two daughters. He was very resourceful and loved to use the welder. Eventually the local tip changed to a transfer station where items had to be paid for, which made Harry most unhappy. Trash and Treasure was another favourite place to visit while visiting family in Footscray Melbourne.
In 1979, Harry and Ada and two of Ada's children, Helen and Ria went over on a working holiday for a few weeks in England and in 1985 they visited Holland and Ireland together.
Ada and Harry would be the support crew for many cycling trips with Ada's family. These bike rides took them to Hall's Gap, across Gippsland, as well as Tasmania and New Zealand, which Harry thoroughly enjoyed.
Harry and Ada, by this time, well into their 80's, purchased a camper van for their annual camping trip with Ada's family. They also visited Corowa, NSW on a number of occasions where Harry's younger brother Eric and his wife ran a motel.
Visits to Ada's children, Gert and Janet on a Sunday afternoon often lead into tea. Harry and Ada enjoyed a game of cribbage and cards, particularly euca.
Harry enjoyed his food and loved to eat. Throughout their marriage, before every meal Harry and Ada would traditionally hold hands, say a prayer and give each other a loving peck before eating. In the last 4 or 5 years, Harry took on the role as head chef in the Wilson household and regularly cooked three meals a day for Ada. Once Ada went into Crossley House, Harry visited her every day to show the deep love and care that he had for her over their 35 years of marriage.
After Ada's death Harry's health deteriorated and Harry moved into the Grand Ridge Aged Care Facility in Mirboo North, where he had many visits from friends and family and celebrated his 95th birthday before he passed away peacefully on Tuesday 7th May.
Harry's wife, Ada.............................
Ada was born in Holland. Her father was a school teacher but he was killed in an accident when Ada was 12 years old. The family then moved to Amsterdam and Ada graduated as a teacher. WW2 started two years after her graduation.
Ada married her first husband Henk Schepers. Henk was a carpenter and the couple decided to emigrate to Australia, but this took some time and their first two children were born in Holland. By the time Henk and Ada made it to Australia, 4 of Henk's brothers and 2 of his sisters had already arrived in Australia.
When they first arrived in Australia Henk and Ada lived at The Gurdies. They lived for a short time at Mincha in Northern Victoria, then they went to a wheat farm at Woorak. After 2.5 years at Woorak, they returned to Lang Lang and Koo Wee Rup area where Henk and his brother set up a building business.
In 1965 the family moved to Won Wron where Henk passed away in 1976.
Ada and her first husband Henk had 4 children, Gert, Arian, Helen and Ria.
Ada met Harry Wilson at Church in Yarram about 1970 and they married in 1978.
A funeral service was held for Ada at the Yarram Community Church, 122 Commercial Road, Yarram. She was privately cremated following this service.
Melbourne Herald Sun 11 May 2013
The Funeral of Mr Harry Allenby Wilson will leave Yarram Community Church, 122 Commercial Rd., Yarram, after a service commencing at 11.00 a.m. on Saturday (May 18 2013) for the Trafalgar Cemetery. Yarram Gippsland Funeral Services
Herbert Allan WILSON [8731]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: Abt 1922 - Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Christening:
Death: 2009 - Leongatha, Victoria, Australia ( about age 87)
Burial:
Events
1. Obituary: Herald Sun Newspaper, 20 Oct 2009, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Parents
Father: Allan Stanley WILSON [5973] (1893-1964) 5883
Mother: Charlotte Rhoda MISSEN [8728] (Abt 1892-1967)
Spouses and Children
Children:
1. Julie WILSON [11094]
Notes
General:
WILSON. - Herbert Alan (Herb) Passed away at Koorooman House, Leongatha on Oct. 17, 2009. Aged 86 years. Late of Leongatha, formerly of Yarram. Dearly loved father of Julie, Bruce, Diana, Stuart and Charles. Much loved Pa of Ellie, Rebecca, Luke, Anika and Cassius. Always in our hearts
Obituaries
Published in Herald Sun on 20/10/2009
- See more at: http://tributes.heraldsun.com.au/archivenotice/2821128/
WILSON. - The Funeral Service for Mr Herbert Alan (Herb) Wilson will be held at the Salvation Army Chapel, South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha (please use the Shingler St entrance) on THURSDAY (Oct. 22) commencing at 1.30 p. m. After refreshments, the Funeral will depart for the Yarram Lawn Cemetery. No Flowers by request please, donations in lieu may be made to the Salvation Army. Envelopes will be available at the Service.
Funerals
Published in Herald Sun on 20/10/2009
- See more at: http://tributes.heraldsun.com.au/archivenotice/2820217/
Herbert Gordon WILSON [14088]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1924 - Warracknabeal, Victoria, Australia
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Manfred James WILSON [3410] (1892-1961) {Find A Grave ID: 164185766}
Mother: Amy Louisa STONEHOUSE [3411] (1893-1943)
Spouses and Children
1. *Dorothy Ada DEPPLER [14094]Herbert James WILSON [9391]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 6 Apr 1890 - Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia 10596
Christening:
Death: 1973 - ( at age 83) 10596
Burial:
Parents
Father: Charles George Henry WILSON [9752] (1859-1921) 10596
Mother: Mary Veronica YATES [9753] (1861-1951) 10596
Spouses and Children
1. *Olive Irene TILLOTSON [6252] (1895 - 1975) 6579
Marriage: 1912 - , Victoria, Australia 10196
Status:
Herbert Leslie WILSON [9181]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1894 - , Victoria, Australia 10629
Christening:
Death: 24 Jul 1972 - Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia ( at age 78) 10630
Burial:
Parents
Father: John WILSON [9172] (1867-1915)
Mother: Sarah Jane HARRINGTON [9180] (1871-1960)
Spouses and Children
1. *Ethel Gertrude ROSE [9183] (1883 - 1944)
Marriage: 1916 - , Victoria, Australia 8897
Status:
Children:
1. Edna Adelaide Myrtle WILSON [9185] (1917-2017)
2. Lorna Jessie May WILSON [9184] (1918-2012)
2. Martha NORRIS [14365] (1900 - 5 Feb 1976) 5670
Marriage: 1951 - Albury, New South Wales, Australia 7966
Status:
Holly Crystal WILSON [12342]
Sex: F
Parents
Father: WILSON [12341]
Mother: Debbie CONSIDINE [12338]
Howard Christopher WILSON [9061]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Jeffrey Job WILSON [7224] (1919-1986)
Mother: Hannah Maria HOWARD [7246] (1913-1973)
Ian WILSON [5986]
Sex: M
Parents
Father: Donald Clive WILSON [3425] (1909-1988)
Mother: Elsa Jean ERBS [3426] (1914-2013)
Spouses and Children
1. *Lois [—?—] [6005] ( - )
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Lindy WILSON [6006]
2. Dean WILSON [6007]
3. Noel WILSON [6008]
Ina Emily Hazel WILSON [5974]
Sex: F
AKA: Hazel McALPINE
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1895 - Greensborough, Victoria, Australia 2477
Christening:
Death: 1948 - Yarram, Victoria, Australia ( at age 53) 2477,10631
Burial:
Parents
Father: William WILSON [3467] (1865-1926) {Find A Grave ID: 149658819, WikiTree ID: Wilson-19461}
Mother: Sarah Emily HEWITT [3509] (1870-1949) {WikiTree ID: Hewitt-1558}
Spouses and Children
1. *Robert Hope McALPINE [8735] (Abt 1874 - Oct 1925)
Marriage: 11 Jul 1917 - , Victoria, Australia 7270
Status:
Children:
1. Alice Emily McALPINE [8736] (Abt 1921-1936)
Notes
General:
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Sat 8 Sep 1917 Page 13 Family Notices
McALPINE-WILSON.-On the 11th July, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. F. Tamango, Robert Hope, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. McAlpine, "Ingleneuk," Carrajung, to Ina Emily Hazel, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilson, of "Elmwood," Carrajung.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Tue 7 Sep 1948 Page 9 Advertising
INA EMILY HAZEL MCALPINE, Late of Carrajung Lower, Widow, Deceased. After 14 clear days Robert Hope McAlplne, of Carrajung Lower, farmer, the sole executor appointed by deceased's will, dated the 12th May, 1943, will APPLY to the Supreme Court for a grant of PROBATE of the said WILL. SKINNER & HART, solicitors, Commercial road, Yarram.
Irene May WILSON [6960]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1911 1174
Christening:
Death: 1973 - Footscray, Victoria, Australia ( at age 62) 2994
Burial:
Parents
Father: Robert John WILSON [6947] ( - )
Mother: Catherine Gladys May BEST [6932] (1890-1956)
Spouses and Children
1. *Malcolm Henry COTTER [11822] (1909 - 1970) 2994
Marriage: 1940 - , Victoria, Australia 2994
Status:
Children:
1. Bruce Malcolm COTTER 2993 [14629] (1940-2012)
James WILSON [3579]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 14 Mar 1790 - Langley, Essex, England 10632
Christening: 28 Mar 1790 - Langley, Essex, England
Death: Oct 1859 - , Essex, England ( at age 69) 10633
Burial:
WikiTree ID: Wilson-101188
Parents
Father: John WILSON [3330] (1756-1831) {WikiTree ID: Wilson-39554} 111,8368
Mother: Mary PHILLIPS [3331] (1759-1808) {WikiTree ID: Phillips-18784}
Spouses and Children
1. *Hannah SAVILLE [12277] (1786 - 11 Mar 1827)WikiTree ID: Saville-929
Marriage: 9 Dec 1812 - Langley, Essex, England 9096
Status:
Children:
1. John WILSON [12279] (1824-1901)
2. Sarah WISBEY [12278] (1790 - )
Marriage: 6 Oct 1828 - , Essex, England 10634
Status:
Notes
General:
Spouse Hannah Saville 1787-1827
1 John Wilson 1813 -
2 Joseph Wilson 1813 -1814
3 James Wilson 1814 -
4 Mary Ann Wilson 1815-
5 Hannah Wilson 1815-
6 Joseph Wilson 1817-
7 John Wilson 1821-
8 John WILSON 1824-1901
Spouse Sarah Driver 1789-
1 Thomas Wilson 1830-1903
2 Sarah Wilson 1832-1894
3 James Wilson 1836-
4 Mary Ann Wilson 1839-
James WILSON [3473]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1870 - Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia 10635
Christening:
Death: 1870 - , Victoria, Australia 10636
Burial:
Parents
Father: William WILSON [1305] (1827-1897) {Find A Grave ID: 144468000, WikiTree ID: Wilson-18695}
Mother: Rosamond GODBER [1304] (1837-1878) {Find A Grave ID: 144467803, WikiTree ID: Godber-16} 111,897
James WILSON [3486]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1839 - , , England
Christening: 8 Oct 1843 - Langley, Essex, England 10637
Death: 1922 - , Victoria, Australia ( at age 83) 10638
Burial:
Parents
Father: John WILSON [1321] (1798-1875) {Find A Grave ID: 144464860, WikiTree ID: Wilson-19436} 111,321
Mother: Martha BURGESS [1322] (1800-1864) {Find A Grave ID: 144464993, WikiTree ID: Burgess-3781}
Spouses and Children
1. *Catherine RYAN [12274] (1833 - 1871)
Marriage: 24 Oct 1864 - , Queensland, Australia 9032
Status:
Children:
1. Catherine WILSON [12275] (1865-1903)
James WILSON [3611]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1770
Christening: 15 Apr 1770 - Langley, Essex, England 10639
Death: 1831 - Langley, Essex, England ( at age 61)
Burial: 2 Jan 1831 - Langley, Essex, England 10640
Parents
Father: Edward WILSON [3332] (1731-1815) {WikiTree ID: Wilson-128851} 111
Mother: Maria SMITH [3333] (Abt 1734-1795) {WikiTree ID: Smith-371882}
James WILSON [9750]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 6 May 1916 - Polmont, Stirlingshire, Scotland 6720
Christening:
Death: 2 Jul 1995 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia ( at age 79) 6720
Burial: 4 Jul 1995 - Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia 6720
Spouses and Children
1. *Rene Agnes KRUGER [9751] (7 Jul 1921 - 30 Mar 2011) 6720
Marriage: 17 Sep 1942 - Ballarat, Victoria, Australia 6721
Status:
Children:
1. Margaret Vera WILSON [218] (1946-2010)
James WILSON [11505]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1862 - Yarr, Victoria, Australia 1007
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: John Burgess WILSON [3480] (1833-1903)
Mother: Christina McPHERSON [3481] ( - )
James WILSON [12754]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1840 - Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
Christening:
Death: 1923 - Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England ( at age 83)
Burial:
Spouses and Children
1. *Rosamond HALL [9040] (1851 - 1894)
Marriage: 1887 - Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England
Status:
James Emmett WILSON [9178]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1883 - , Victoria, Australia
Christening:
Death: 1948 - , Victoria, Australia ( at age 65) 10641
Burial: in Nillumbik, Victoria, Australia 10642
Events
1. Alt. Birth: 29 Apr 1883.
2. Alt. Death: 31 Dec 1948.
Parents
Father: Joseph WILSON [3484] (1836-1887) 321
Mother: Sarah WHATMOUGH [3485] (1845-1934)
Spouses and Children
1. *Susanna Lavinia MILLS [9213] (1882 - 15 Oct 1939)
Marriage: 1910 - , Victoria, Australia
Status:
Children:
1. James Leonard WILSON [14252] (1911- )
2. Elsie Irene WILSON [14253] (1914- )
3. Leslie Anzac WILSON [14254] (1916- )
Notes
General:
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Sat 1 Jan 1949 Page 8
Family Notices
WILSON. - On December 31, at his residence, Main road, Diamond Creek, James Emmet, loving husband of the late Lavinia Wilson, and dearly loved father of Len, Elsie (Mrs. Claude Wilson), and Les, father-in-law of Nola, Claude, and Dot, and dear grandpa of Robert
Margaret. Beverley, and Vera, aged 65 years.
The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Sat 1 Jan 1949 Page 10
Family Notices
WILSON.- The Funeral of the late Mr. JAMES EMMET WILSON will leave his residence, Main-road, Diamond Creek, on MONDAY, after a service commencing at 11.15 a.m., for
the Diamond Creek Cemetery,
E. TAYLOR and SON, Ivanhoe. JX1159.
The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Thu 13 Jan 1949 Page 18
Advertising
JAMES EMMET WILSON, Late of Diamond Creek, Farmer, Deceased. -After 14 clear days James Leonard Wilson, of Koo-wee-rup, farmer, and Leslie Anzac Wilson, of Diamond
Creek, wood contractor & carrier, the executors appointed by deceased's will, dated the 13th day of March, 1946. will APPLY to the Supreme Court of Victoria for a grant of PROBATE of the said WILL. BOOTHBY & BOOTHBY, solicitors. 408 Collins street. Melbourne, and at Korumburra.