Generations One to Six in Australia – 1865 to present day thereabouts

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Generation 1 Australia

1. John STONE² son of Nicholas Goad Stone and Mary Anne Hutchins was born in Mothecombe Devon England on 18 November 1836; he was baptised on 04 Dec 1836 . He died in Launceston Tasmania on 6 September 1869.³ He died aged 33 years in a rail accident working as a ‘ganger’ when crushed between two carriages in the Launceston Western railway terminus yards. A Coronial Inquiry followed that attracted media coverage. He died aged 33 years; 27 years in England, 4 in Queensland and 1 year Victoria and Tasmania. Harriet LOWDER daughter of John Lowder and Martha Cawley was born in Honiton Devon England on 12 July 1838.⁴ She died 7 May 1930 in Collingwood Melbourne Victoria Australia.⁵ She died from chronic bronchitis and cardiac failure. Death was certified by Dr. G. Plaute. She was buried 9 May 1930 Boroondara Cemetery (also known as Kew Cemetery). She died aged 92 years - 25 years in England, 4 years in Queensland and 63 years in Victoria. John and Harriet married in St. Pauls Honiton Devon England on 10 July 1859. Witnesses were F. Cawley (possibly her Aunt Fanny) and Elizabeth Lowder her sister. The celebrant was the Reverend Ralph C. Browne Church of England (described on the certificate as Established Church).⁶ John and Harriet had 7 children (2nd generation in Australia notwithstanding three – Billy, Emma and Edwin - born in England).

   John and Harriet had seven children (Generation 2):

   1. William Henry aka Billy⁷ STONE was born at 10 Keate Street Stoke Damerel Plymouth England on 7 March 1860.⁸ He married Margaret Ellen Martin on 20 October 1885 in the Free Church of England & Ireland,⁹ Moor Street Fitzroy Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria.¹⁰ He died in Manly District Hospital Manly New South Wales on 19 September 1944.¹¹ He was buried in Frenchs Forest Church of England Cemetery on 21 September 1944. Cause of death was myocardial degeneration; cardiac failure; rheumatoid arthritis. Death was certified by Dr. Alma McDonald. Occupation referred to on various certificates throughout his life was ‘iron moulder’. Billy died aged 84 years; 5 years in England, 4 in Queensland and remainder between Victoria and NSW.

   2. Emma STONE was born on St. Leonard’s Island (also known as Drake’s Island) Plymouth England on 19 November 1861.¹² She married William Albert Thomas in the Free Church of England & Ireland Moor Street Fitzroy Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria on 21 September 1880.¹³ She died Ridley Street Sunshine Melbourne on 25 December 1927.¹⁴ She was buried in the Footscray Cemetery, Melbourne on 27 December 1927. The Reverend J.H Richardson of the Church of England officiated at the funeral. Cause of death was carcinoma; gastric; melanoma and exhaustion certified by Dr. C.J Tonkin. Occupation referred to on her marriage and death certificates was ‘home duties’. Emma died aged 66 years; 4 years in England, 4 in Queensland and 58 years in Victoria.

   3. Edwin aka Ned STONE¹⁵ was born on St. Leonard’s Island (also known as Drake’s Island) Plymouth England 9 April 1863.¹⁶ He married Rose aka Rosie Dannock in the Free Church of England & Ireland Moor Street Fitzroy Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria on 12 June 1889.¹⁷ He died in Melbourne Victoria on 17 July 1945.¹⁸ He was cremated at the Fawkner Crematorium Melbourne Victoria on 19 July 1945. Cause of death was coronary occlusion; atherosclerosis certified by Dr. J. Leembruggen. Occupation referred to on various certificates throughout his life was ‘iron moulder’. Ned died aged 82 years; 2 years in England, 4 in Queensland and 76 years in Victoria.

   4. Unnamed STONE. Possibly a stillbirth.¹⁹

   5. Elizabeth Anne aka Annie STONE²⁰ was born ‘near a railway line’ Toowoomba in the Colony of Queensland on 28 June 1867.²¹ She married William Harvey Thorpe in Maryborough in the Colony of Victoria on 30 September 1884.²² She died 9 September 1957 Dunolly, Victoria.²³ She was buried on 11 September 1957 in the Dunolly Cemetery. The Rev Clive Beatty of the Church of England officiated at her funeral. Cause of death was coronary occlusion; atheroma and senility. Occupation referred to on her marriage certificate was ‘servant’ and on her death certificate as ‘home duties’. Annie died aged 90 years; 2 years Queensland and 88 years Victoria.

   6. Harriet STONE was born in Dalby in the Colony of Queensland on 7 March 1868.²⁴ She married Charles Davies in the Baptist Church Fitzroy Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria on 5 April 1887.²⁵ She died in the Austin Hospital Melbourne on 8 December 1912.²⁶ She was buried on 10 December 1912 in the Kew Cemetery Melbourne. Cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis athenia certified by Dr. E Butchart. Occupation referred to on her marriage was ‘machinist’. Harriett died aged 44 years; 1 year Queensland and 43 years Victoria.

   7. Amy STONE was born at 2 Yarra Street Collingwood in the Colony of Victoria on 11 September 1869.²⁷ She died 2 December 1869 at the above address.²⁸ She was buried in the Melbourne General Cemetery in the Colony of Victoria on 5 December 1869. The Reverend Joseph CLOWES of the Church of England officiated. Cause of death was diarrhoea. Amy died aged 3 months.

Generation 2 Australia

2. William Henry aka Billy STONE married Margaret Ellen aka Maggie MARTIN. They were married in Fitzroy Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria on the 20 October 1885.²⁹ Witnesses were Catherine O’Neill and Edwin Stone. The Celebrant was the Rev Nathaniel Kinsman in the Free Church of England & Ireland Moor Street Fitzroy Melbourne. Margaret Ellen aka Maggie MARTIN was the daughter of Alfred James aka James MARTIN and Norah SCULLY. She was born in Williamstown Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria sometime in 1864.³⁰ She died at 8 Kingaway Dee Why NSW on 18 August 1949.³¹ She was buried on 19 August 1949 in the General Cemetery Frenchs Forest Sydney New South Wales. The Salvation Army officiated at her funeral. Her cause of death was senility certified by Dr. M.N Tincham. Occupation referred to on her marriage was ‘tailoress’. Maggie died aged 85 years.

   Billy and Maggie had four children (3rd Generation):

   1. Harriet Lillian STONE was born Perry Street Collingwood³² Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria on 27 September 1889.³³ She married John Victor Angus Williams at 144 Charles Street Collingwood Melbourne Victoria in the Rites of the Salvation Army on 21 December 1914.³⁴

   2. Margaret Ellen STONE was born at 92 Perry Street Collingwood Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria 16 June 1893.³⁵ She married Thulbourne Eustace SMITH in the Salvation Army Hall Collingwood Melbourne Victoria on 26 November 1919.³⁶ Margaret died in the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Camperdown New South Wales on 24 March 1956.³⁷ Cause of death was streptococcal septicaemia, agranulocytosis and aplastic anaemia certified by Dr. H Tyler. She was buried in the Salvation Army Section of Frenchs Forest Cemetery New South Wales. She died aged 63 years.

   3. Ethel I STONE was born 1897.³⁸ She married Ernest Frederick Warwick in Northcote in 1920 . We have not been able to determine when Ethel died.

   4. Florence May STONE was born at 92 Perry Street Collingwood Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria July 1898.³⁹ Florence died on 8 December 1898.⁴⁰ She was buried on 9 December 1898 in Melbourne General Cemetery in Melbourne. Cause of death was gastroenteritis certified by Dr. J. Hodgson. Florence an infant was 5 months old at the time of her death.

3. Emma STONE married William Albert THOMAS. They were married in Moor Street Fitzroy Melbourne on 21 September 1880.⁴¹ Witnesses were Thomas Power and Mary Carrigg. The Celebrant was the Rev Nathaniel Kinsman in the Free Church of England & Ireland in Moor Street Fitzroy Melbourne. William Albert THOMAS was the son of John Taylor THOMAS and Sarah Ann HERBERT. He was born in Young Street Collingwood in the Colony of Victoria on 22 September 1858.⁴² We have not been able to determine when William died.

   William and Emma had seven children (3rd Generation):

   1. Agnes May THOMAS was born on 20 May 1881 in Langridge Street, Collingwood Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria.⁴³ She married George William JAMES in Collie Boulder City Western Australia on 1904.⁴⁴ Agnes died in the Royal Melbourne Hospital Parkville Melbourne Victoria on 5 March 1952.⁴⁵ She was buried in the Footscray Cemetery on 6 March 1952. Cause of death was motor vehicle accident. She died aged 71 years.

   2. Albert Edwin THOMAS was born on 12 November 1882 in Rickett Street, Footscray in the Colony of Victoria.⁴⁶ He married Kathleen I’ANSON at Bacchus Marsh Victoria on 3 April 1923.⁴⁷ Albert died in Sunshine Melbourne Victoria on 23 May 1960.⁴⁸ He was buried in the Footscray Cemetery Victoria on 25 May 1960. Cause of death was carcinoma of the right lung, cardiac failure and myocardial degeneration certified by Dr. R McCullagh. Occupation referred to on Albert’s death certificate was ‘labourer’. He died aged 78 years.

   3. Emma THOMAS was born 14 January 1885 in Rickett Street, Footscray Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria.⁴⁹ She married William WILSON in Perth Western Australia on 14 April 1913.⁵⁰ Emma died on 10 May 1963 in Sunshine Melbourne Victoria.⁵¹ She was buried in the Footscray General Cemetery Melbourne on the 13 May 1963. Cause of death was hypertension; arteriosclerosis and a gastric ulcer certified by Dr. G Forristall. She died aged 78 years.

   4. John Henry THOMAS was born 2 December 1886 at 4 Charles Street, Fitzroy Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria⁵². He married Margaret McGregor Brownlie LINDSAY in the Kalgoorlie Registry Office Western Australia on 9 April 1913.⁵³ He died on 5 October 1938 in the Repatriation Hospital Caulfield Melbourne.⁵⁴ He was buried on 6 October 1938 in the Footscray Cemetery Melbourne. Cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis; cerebral thrombosis and heart failure certified by Dr. A.L GIBLIN. He died aged 51 years.

   5. William George THOMAS was born 1 January 1889 Collingwood in the Colony of Victoria.⁵⁵ We have not been able to determine when William died.

   6. Annie Elizabeth THOMAS was born 17 October 1891 at 48 Albert Street Brunswick Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria.⁴⁶ Annie died on 4 July 1893 at the Children’s Hospital Carlton Melbourne.⁴⁸ She was buried on 6 July 1893 in the General Cemetery Melbourne. Cause of death was pneumonia certified by Dr. J Henderson. She died aged 20 months.

   7. Daisy Elizabeth THOMAS was born on 29 December 1893 in Hood Street Collingwood Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria.⁵⁶ Daisy died 25 January 1894 in Collingwood Melbourne.⁵⁷ She was buried on 26 Jan 1894 in the Melbourne General Cemetery. Cause of death was bronchitis; convulsions; premature death. She died aged 1 month.

4. Edwin aka Ned STONE married Rose Anna aka Rosie DANNOCK. Ned and Rosie were married on 12 June 1889 in Moor Street Fitzroy Melbourne Victoria.⁵⁸ Witnesses were W.H Stone (Edwin’s brother Billy) and Honor Dobell (Rosie’s married sister). The Celebrant was the Rev Nathaniel Kinsman in the Free Church of England & Ireland Moor Street Fitzroy Melbourne . Rose Anna aka Rosie Dannock is the daughter of William Dennis DANNOCK and Anna Bedelia MacKANEY. She was born in Kew Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria on 16 November 1870.⁵⁹ Rosie died in Kew Melbourne Victoria on 18 June 1959.⁶⁰ She was buried in the Boroondara Cemetery on 22 June 1959. The cause of death was myocardial infarction; myocardial ischemia; obstructed femoral herm certified by Dr. H Wood. Rosie died aged 88 years.

   Ned and Rosie had three children (3rd Generation):

   1. John Edwin aka Jack STONE was born in Collingwood Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria on 25 April 1890.⁶¹ He married Florence Vera CAPLE at St. Philip’s Abbotsford Church of England on 24 December 1921.⁶² Jack died in Ryde Sydney New South Wales on 12 October 1968.⁶³ He was cremated in the Sydney Northern Suburbs Crematorium on 14 October 1968. The Rev E Walker officiated at the funeral. The cause of death was uraemia; renal failure; chronic pyelonephritis certified by Dr. E.J Walker. Jack died aged 84 years.

   2. William Leslie aka Big Les STONE⁶⁴ was born in Park Street, Collingwood Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria on 29 July 1892.⁶⁵ He married Mary Ellen aka Nellie CURRIE at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on 29 December 1917 Collingwood Melbourne Victoria.⁶⁶ Big Les died on 15 January 1959 Fitzroy Melbourne Victoria.⁶⁷ He was buried at Boroondara Cemetery Kew Melbourne on 19 January 1959. The Rev Fr. J Oehm celebrated the Requiem Mass. Cause of death was myocardial infarction; coronary atherosclerosis; lobar pneumonia certified by Dr. J Heinz. His occupation as referred to on various certificates throughout his life was ‘boot clicker’ although in later years he had a fruit barrow on Smith Street Collingwood. Big Les died aged 66 years.

   3. Nelly Vera STONE was born in Korumburra in the Colony of Victoria on 6 February 1895.⁶⁸ She married Alexander Cuthbert aka Alec MUTCH in St. Andrew’s Church of England, Clifton Hill Melbourne on 5 June 1917.⁶⁹ Nelly died at Glen Iris Victoria Australia on 13 November 1976.⁷⁰ She was buried at Boroondoora Cemetery Kew Melbourne. The Rev D Donnelly of the Church of England presided over her funeral. Cause of death was cerebral vascular accident; cardiac failure; hypertension certified by Dr. L Grossman. Nelly died aged 81 years.

5. Unnamed stillborn STONE⁷¹.

6. Elizabeth Anne aka Annie STONE married William Harvey aka Bill THORP. William and Annie were married on 30 September 1884 in Maryborough Victoria by the Reverend John Cameron at the Congregational Parsonage Maryborough.⁷² Witnesses were George Wilson and Margaret Grant. William Harvey THORP is the son of Edmund Stephen THORP and Isabella BLACK. William Harvey THORP was born on 9 September 1863 in Daylesford in the Colony of Victoria.⁷³ He died 17 August 1933 Dunolly, Victoria.⁷⁴ He was buried 19 August 1936 at the Dunolly Cemetery. The Rev J.C Booth of the Presbyterian Church presided over his funeral. Cause of death was respiratory failure and bronchial asthma. His occupation was referred to as ‘retired forestry worker’. He died aged 69 years.

   Annie and Bill had nine children (3rd Generation):

   1. William Harry THORP was born 1885⁷⁵. William died 13 June 1886 in Maryborough Hospital in the Colony of Victoria.⁷⁶

   2. Margaret Elizabeth aka Maggie THORP was born 1888.⁷⁷ Maggie died 6 September 1889 at Amherst in the Colony of Victoria.⁷⁸

   3. Harriet Mary THORP was born 31 May 1890 Adelaide Lead in the Colony of Victoria.⁷⁹ She married John Henry THOMAS. They were married 1907 in Victoria. Harriett died at Dunolly Victoria on 20 June 1974.⁸⁰

   4. Agnes THORP was born in Adelaide Lead in the Colony of Victoria 1892.⁸¹ Agnes died on 4 September 1893 in Amherst in the Colony of Victoria.⁸²

   5. Sarah Ann THORP was born 15 February 1894 Adelaide Lead in the Colony of Victoria. She married** Bowhen DOUTHAT** in Waanyarra on 7 May 1913. Sarah died on 23 January 1936 in Amherst in the Colony of Victoria. Sarah died aged 41 years.⁸³

   6. Rose THORP was born on 8 November 1895 in Adelaide Lead in the Colony of Victoria.⁸⁴ She married Eddie Pain THOMAS in Dunolly Victoria. He was born 26 June 1893 at Beliba in the Colony of Victoria⁸⁵ and died 13 May 1970 Dunolly, Victoria.⁸⁶ Rose died in Dunolly Victoria on 23 July 1959.⁸⁷ She was buried on 25 July 1959 at Dunolly. The Rev T.J Tutty of the Church of England officiated at the funeral. Cause of death was coronary occlusion; coronary sclerosis; gastritis and certified by Dr. Walter Hoschade. Rose died aged 63 years.

   7. Emma Amelia THORP was born 2 March 1899 in Waanyarra in the Colony of Victoria.⁸⁸ She married Francis aka Frank TOMLIN in Melbourne on 26 October 1929.⁸⁹ She died 1981 in Ballarat, Victoria.⁹⁰ Cause of death was pneumonia and renal failure. She was buried on 15 July 1981 in the Dunolly Cemetery. The Rev B Monro of the Uniting Church officiated at the funeral. Emma died aged 80 years.

   8. Edwin John THORP was born 15 May 1904 in Waanyarra Victoria.⁹¹ He married Dorothy ELSE at Waanyarra Victoria in 1935.⁹² Edwin died 7 June 1960 at Coleman Parade Syndal Mulgrave Victoria.⁹³ Cause of death was cardiac syncope; myocardial ischemia; pulmonary oedema. His occupation was a Country Roads Board worker. Edwin died aged 56 years.

   9. Richard Charles Henry THORP was born 27 September 1907 in Waanyarra, Victoria.⁹⁴ He married Mary Grace Elizabeth MERITON at Korong Vale Victoria on 18 October 1934.⁹⁵ Richard died on 10 June 1990. Richard died 10 June 1990 aged 82 years.⁹⁶

7. Harriet STONE married Charles DAVIES. Harriet and Charles were married in the Baptist Church Fitzroy Melbourne on 5 April 1887.⁹⁷ Witnesses were Thomas and Elizabeth Halliwell. The Reverend I Turner was the Celebrant . Charles Davies is the son of William Ambrose DAVIES and Emily Wilhelmina WINTER. He was born in Prahran Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria 1868 . We have not been able to document Charles death.

   Child of Harriet and Charles DAVIES (3rd Generation):

   1. Harriet DAVIES was born in Collingwood in the Colony of Victoria on 31 August 1887.⁹⁸ She married Frank James MAY at 101 Gore Street Collingwood on 17 July 1909.⁹⁹ She died at 44 Easy Street Collingwood on 15 December 1915.¹⁰⁰ We have not been able to document the death of Frank MAY. Harriet was aged 28 years.

8. Amy STONE was born 11 September 1869 at 2 Yarra Street Collingwood in the Colony of Victoria.¹⁰¹ Amy died 2 December 1869 at the above address.¹⁰² She was buried on 5 December 1869 in the Melbourne General Cemetery in the Colony of Victoria. The Rev Joseph Clowes of the Church of England officiated. Cause of death was diarrhoea. She died aged 3 months.

Generation 3 Australia

9. Harriet Lillian STONE married John Victor Angus aka Vic WILLIAMS. They were married at 144 Charles Street Collingwood Melbourne Victoria in the Rites of the Salvation Army on 21 December 1914.¹⁰³ John Victor ANGUS is the son of John WILLIAMS and Kathleen ANGUS. He was born in Christchurch New Zealand 9 March 1852. Vic died 24 February 1951 at 8 Kingsway Dee Why New South Wales.¹⁰⁴ He died of a cerebral haemorrhage and hypertension certified by Dr. Tinckham. He was cremated Northern Suburbs Sydney presided over by Superintendent George H Myers of the Salvation Army.

   Harriet and Vic had 4 children (4th Generation):

   1. Herbert Angus aka Gus WILLIAMS was born 19 September 1915. He married Lillian Clare aka Lillian Smith. Gus died 23 March 2005 in Harbord New South Wales. Gus died age 89 years.

   2. Jack WILLIAMS married Isa CARNEGIE

   3. Anne Ellen aka Nellie WILLIAMS married Albert John BROWN

   4. Jean Katherine WILLIAMS married George WOOD

   5. Gwen Margaret WILLIAMS married John Henry JONES

10. Margaret Ellen STONE married Thulbourne Eustace aka Tommy SMITH. They were married on 28 November 1919 in the Salvation Army Hall in Collingwood.¹⁰⁵ Witnesses were Pollie Foster and Walker James Thomese. Salvation Army Officer Wiebe Palstra was the Celebrant. Thulbourne Eustace SMITH is the son of Thomas Frederick SMITH and Winifred CLARK. He was born in 1896 at Bowden in South Australia. Thulbourne died at 9 Gosford Road The Entrance New South Wales on 10 October 1960.¹⁰⁶ Cause of death was myocardial degeneration. He was cremated on 12 October 1960 at the Northern Suburbs Crematorium. He enlisted AIF 13 July 1915 and served in the 8th Light Horse Regiment. He died aged 62 years.

    Margaret and Thulbourne had two children (4th Generation):

    1. Lexford Thomas aka Lex SMITH living person

    2. Audrey SMITH living person

11. Ethel Ivy STONE married Ernest Frederick WARWICK. They were married in Northcote in 1920.¹⁰⁷ Ernest Frederick Warwick is the son of Joseph WARWICK and Eva JESSETT. He was born in 1898 at Southern End on Sea England details of which we have not been able to determine. Ernest died 2 November 1973 Melbourne Victoria.¹⁰⁸ Cause of death was hypertension, cardiovascular disease, coronary sclerosis and myocardial fibrososis. He was cremated Springvale Crematorium Melbourne presided over by P. Walton of the Salvation Army.

    Ethel and Ernest had one child (4th Generation)

    1. Frederick aka Freddy Ernest WARWICK born 24 August 1921. Freddy died 9 March 2008

12. Agnes May THOMAS (3) married George JAMES. They were married in 1904 St. John’s Church of England Collie WA.¹⁰⁹ Witnesses were Thomas Francis Armstrong and Rupert Charles Pritchard. George JAMES is the son of William JAMES and Margaret RICHOFT. He was born in 1882.¹¹⁰ George died 3 March 1952.¹¹¹ He was buried in Footscray Cemetery.

    There were no children of the marriage.

13. Albert Edwin THOMAS married Kathleen I’ANSON. They were married on 3 April 1923 in the Holy Trinity Church Bacchus Marsh Victoria.¹¹² Witnesses were William and Eliza I’Anson. The Reverend A.M Cerutty of the Church of England was the Celebrant . Kathleen I’ANSON was the daughter of William I’ANSON and Eliza RUDSDALE. She was born 1900 in Manchester England in the UK. Kathleen died on 7 June 1963 at Heidelberg Melbourne Victoria.¹¹³ Cause of death was myocardial degeneration certified by Dr. R McCullagh. She was buried on 11 June 1963 in the Footscray Cemetery. She died aged 63 years.

    Albert and Kathleen had four children (4th Generation):

    1. William Albert THOMAS was born 1926 in Deloraine Tasmania. William died on 9 May 1974 at 43 Bent Street St. Albans Melbourne Victoria.¹¹⁴ Cause of death was intra cerebral haemorrhage; hypertension verified by Dr. D Doyle. He was cremated on 13 May 1974 in the Western Suburbs Crematorium North Altona Melbourne. He died aged 48 years.

    2. Jean THOMAS was born 1925

    3. Annie Isabel THOMAS was born 1927

    4. Kathleen THOMAS was born 1929.

14. Emma THOMAS married William Albert THOMAS. They were married in St. John’s Church of England Perth WA 14 April 1913.¹¹⁵ William Albert THOMAS is the son of Alexander Getty Wilson THOMAS and Sarah Jane BARROW. He was born in 1884. We have not been able to determine any further information about Emma, her husband William.

    Emma’s death certificate certified ‘no issue’.

15. John Henry THOMAS married Margaret McGregor BROWNLIE aka Maggie LINDSAY. They were married in the Registry Office Kalgoorlie Western Australia on 9 April 1913.¹¹⁶ Witnesses were E. Thomas (John’s sister Emma) and W.Wilson (brother in law; Emma’s husband). Margaret McGregor BROWNLIE aka Maggie LINDSAY is the daughter of Archibald Brownlie LINDSAY and Rosina McGREGOR. She was born in 1888. We have not been able to document Maggie’s death.

    John and Maggie had two children (4th Generation):

    1. Emma Stone THOMAS born 1914 Boulder WA. She married Dudley Boling Hall BYRON 18 November 1933 Wonthaggi Victoria. Emma died 3 July 1995 Footscray Melbourne.

    2. Irene Harriet THOMAS born 1915 Boulder WA. We have not been able to find any further information on Irene.

16. William George THOMAS. We have not been able to determine any information about William George THOMAS other than his birth in Collingwood 1 Jan 1889.

17. Annie Elizabeth THOMAS (infant death)

18. Daisy Elizabeth THOMAS (infant death)

19. John Edwin aka Jack STONE married Florence Vera aka Nelly MUTCH. They married at St. Phillip’s Abbotsford Church of England on 24 December 1921.¹¹⁷ Witnesses E Cunningham and S Harris. Celebrant Rev L.L Wengel. Florence Vera aka Nelly MUTCH was the daughter of William Caple and Mary Hanna Rickard. She was born in Broken Hill 21 November 1854. Nelly died 20 April 1966.¹¹⁸ Cause of death was ruptured abdominal viscus, bronchopneumonia, coronary atherosclerosis certified by Dr. J Egan. Cremated Fawkner Crematorium Melbourne.

    Jack and Nelly had one child (4th Generation):

    1. Betty STONE is living. Betty married Gilbert Raymond aka Ray WILLIAMS. He is the son of Walter Bertie WILLIAMS and Elsie Moffat HILL. He was born at Midindee South Australia on 9 December 1924. He died on 30 October 1992 in Sydney New South Wales. He was a banker by profession. He died aged 82 years.

20. William Leslie aka Big Les STONE married Mary Ellen aka Nellie CURRIE. They were married on 29 December 1917 at Collingwood Melbourne Victoria at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.¹¹⁹ The witnesses were Herbert J Wilson and Jessie Brennan (Nellie’s sister). The Rev Francis Hickey celebrated the Nuptial Mass. Mary Ellen aka Nellie CURRIE is the daughter of James CURRIE and Catherine McARTHUR. She was born on 9 October, 1892 in Robert Street, Collingwood Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria.¹²⁰ She died 15 October 1990 in Collingwood Melbourne Victoria.¹²¹ Cause of death was renal failure; hypothermia; cardiac ischemia and collapse certified by Dr. Dicker. She was buried in the Boroondora Cemetery Melbourne on 19 October 1990. The Rev Fr. Michael Casey celebrated her Requiem Mass.

    Big Les and Nellie had 3 children (4th generation):

    1. Leslie Edwin aka Les STONE was born 24 August 1919 in Collingwood Melbourne Victoria.¹²² He married Pamela Mary aka Pam DEVINE at St. Patricks Catholic Cathedral Melbourne, Victoria on 18 April 1949.¹²³ He died at the Mercy Hospital Albury New South Wales on 27 December 1974.¹²⁴ Cause of death was bronchopneumonia; hepatric secondaries; cholangio carcinoma certified by Dr. N Buckmaster. He was cremated at the Wodonga Crematorium and interned in the Wodonga Lawn Cemetery on 30 December 1974. Twelve priests concelebrated the Requiem Mass led by the Rev Fr. Bob Burton Clay. He died aged 54 years.

    2. Living STONE was born 1922 and married (CARTWRIGHT) in 1948. The spouse has since deceased.

    3. Ronald James aka Ronnie STONE was born 14 March 1928 in Collingwood, Melbourne Victoria.¹²⁵ He married Noreen Patricia aka Pat JENKINS at St. Patricks Catholic Cathedral on 11 Nov 1950.¹²⁶ He died at the Caritas Hospic in Kew Melbourne Victoria on 16 November 1978.¹²⁷ Cause of death was metastatic carcinomatosis; carcinoma pancreas certified by Dr. S. Davey. He was buried in Boroondoora Cemetery Kew Melbourne. Rev Fr. B. Mackin celebrated his Requiem Mass. He died aged 50 years.

21. Nelly Vera STONE married Alexander Cuthbert aka Alec MUTCH. They married in St. Andrew’s Church of England Clifton Hill Melbourne on 5 June 1917.¹²⁸ Alexander Cuthbert aka Alec MUTCH is the son of Cuthbert aka Charles MUTCH and Margaret MAY. He was born 1889 in Collingwood Melbourne in the Colony of Victoria.¹²⁹ Alec died 30 May 1960 at Brunswick Melbourne Victoria.¹³⁰ Cause of death was cerebral thrombosis; essential hypertension certified by Dr. L Slonim. He was buried at the Boroondara Cemetery Kew Melbourne on 2 June 1960. His occupation was a ‘boot clicker’. He died aged 71 years.

    Nelly and Alec had 2 children (4th Generation):

    1. Alexander Charles MUTCH was born 12 May 1917 in Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales.¹³¹ Alexander married Mary Thelma Briggs on 24 August 1942.¹³² He died on 7 September 1981 in Donvale Melbourne Victoria . Cause of death was malignant glioma of the brain certified by Dr. Birrel. He was cremated at the Springvale Crematorium on 10 September 1981. He died aged 62 years.

    2. Edwin James MUTCH was born on 20 September 1918 in Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria.¹³³ We have not been able to document Edwin’s death.

22. Harriet Mary THORP married John Henry THOMAS. Harriet and John were married 1907 in Victoria. John Henry THOMAS is the son of Daniel Robert THOMAS and Elizabeth Louisa SUTTON. He was born at Bealiba in the Colony of Victoria in 1889 . He died 18 July 1961 at Dunolly Victoria. He died aged 72 years.

    Harriet and John had 6 children (4th Generation):

    1. Alfred Robert THOMAS was born 1908 at Tarnagulla Victoria. He died on 25 August 1969 at Dunolly Victoria.¹³⁴

    2. Elizabeth Louisa THOMAS was born 1910 at Dunolly Victoria in the Colony of Victoria.

    3. Sybil Beatrice THOMAS was born in Dunolly in the Colony of Victoria on 1911. She married Robert McPherson Sellers in 1932.¹³⁵ She died on 12 August 1970 in Maryborough Victoria.¹³⁶ Cause of death was cerebral vascular accident; coronary insufficiency; hypertension certified by Dr. J Chow. She was buried in Dunolly Cemetery on 14 August 1970. Her funeral was presided over by the Rev L Somers-Smith of the Church of England. She was aged 59 years.

    4. Ellis William THOMAS was born in Dunolly Victoria on 1913. He died on 4 June 1985 at Dunolly Victoria.¹³⁷ He was aged 72 years.

    5. Albert John THOMAS was born 1918 at Dunolly Victoria. He died 25 June 1988.¹³⁸ He was aged 70 years.

    6. Iris May THOMAS was born 1920 in Dunolly Victoria. She died 1929 in Dunolly Victoria.¹³⁹ She was aged 9 years.

23. Sarah Ann THORP married Bohen DOUTHAT. They were married Dunolly Victoria 1913.¹⁴⁰ Bohwen DOUTHAT is the son of Emanuel William DOUTHAT and Mary Ann COGSWELL. He was born at Waanyarra Victoria 1886.¹⁴¹ He died 21 March 1969 in Maryborough Victoria.¹⁴² He was buried on 24 March 1969 at the Dunolly Cemetery. His funeral was presided over by the Rev J. Leaver of the Church of England. Cause of death was senescent myocardium certified by Dr. P Jenkins. His occupation at death was described as ‘retired forestry worker’. He was aged 82 years.

    Sarah and Bohen had 6 children (4th Generation):

    1. Richard Henry DOUTHAT was born 1914 in Tarnagulla Victoria.
    2. Mary Elizabeth DOUTHAT was born 1915 in Dunolly Victoria .
    3. Sarah Jane DOUTHAT was born 1916 in Tarnagulla Victoria .
    4. Mildred DOUTHAT was born 1918 in Tarnagulla Victoria .
    5. Isobel Amelia DOUTHAT was born 1920 in Dunolly Victoria .
    6. Raymond DOUTHAT was born 21 January 1936 in Dunolly Victoria . He was 1 day old when his mother predeceased him.

24. Rose THORP married Eddie Paine THOMASin Dunolly Victoria at St. John’s Church of England on 5 February 1913.¹⁴³ The Celebrant was the Rev Ronald John CARR. The witnesses were Sarah Thorp (her sister) and Bohwen Douthat (her brother in law).. Eddie Pain THOMAS is the son of Daniel Robert THOMAS and Louisa SUTTON. He was born at Bealiba Victoria on 26 June 1893.¹⁴⁴ He died on 13 May 1970 at Maude Street Dunolly Victoria. He was buried in the Dunolly Cemetery on 15 May 1970.¹⁴⁵ Cause of death was bronchopneumonia; cholelithiasis (gall bladder) certified by Dr. D Mitra. The Rev L Somers-Smith of the Church of England presided over the funeral. He was aged 77 years.

    Eddie and Rose Thorp had two children (Generation 4):

    1. Esther Annie THOMAS was born 29 April 1913 in Dunolly Victoria.¹⁴⁶ She married Sydney Arthur LAGING. They were married on 10 October 1936.¹⁴⁷ She died 21 February 1995.¹⁴⁸
    2. Norman Harold THOMAS was born 17 November 1914 in Dunolly Victoria.¹⁴⁹ He died in Brunswick Melbourne on 18 March 1916.¹⁵⁰

25. Edwin John THORP married Dorothy ELSE. Edwin and Dorothy were married at Waanyarra Victoria. Dorothy ELSE is the daughter of Joseph Henry ELSE and Mary (have not been able to determine maiden name). Mary was born 1923 in Birmingham England. She died in Benalla Victoria on 21 September 1984.¹⁵¹ Cause of death was respiratory arrest; disseminated malignancy; breast carcinoma and certified by Dr. Chan. She was buried in the Bendigo Cemetery on 10 June 1960. The Rev J McLean of the Uniting Church presided over the funeral. She died aged 61 years.

    Edwin and Dorothy had 9 children (Generation 4):

    1. Allison Mary THORP was born 1936.
    2. Dorothy Mae THORP was born 1937.
    3. Elizabeth Ann THORP was born 1941.
    4. Ronald Charles THORP was born 1945.
    5. Glenys Kaye THORP was born 1947.
    6. Jillian Margaret THORP was born 1949.
    7. Dianne THORP.
    8. Carolyn Janet THORP was born 1951.
    9. Graham Maxwell THORP was born 1959.

26. Richard Charles Henry THORP married Mary Grace Elizabeth MERITON. They were married at Koorong Vale Victoria in the Methodist Church on 18 October 1934.¹⁵² The Rev Wilfred Manzoney was the Celebrant. Witnesses were S.Douthat (his sister) and G.A Allen. Mary Grace Elizabeth MERITON is the daughter of William Harvey MERITON and Evelyn WILLIAMS. She was born in Tarnagulla Victoria on 24 August 1914.¹⁵³ She died in Bendigo Victoria on 14 November 1977. She was buried in the Eddington Cemetery Victoria. The Rev R Elliott of the Church of England presided over the funeral. Cause of death was cerebral odema; cerebral tumour certified by Dr. E Pereira. She died aged 63 years.

    Richard and Mary had three children (Generation 4):

    1. Lorraine Elizabeth THORP was born 15 May 1934 in Dunolly Victoria.
    2. William Harvey THORP was born 17 December 1938 .
    3. Richard Charles THORP was born 3 October 1945.

Generation 4 Australia

27. Betty STONE married Gilbert Raymond aka Ray WILLIAMS (Betty is living). They were married in Abbotsford Melbourne at St. Phillip’s Church of England on 6 March 1948.¹⁵⁴ Gilbert Raymond aka Ray WILLIAMS is the son of Walter Bertie WILLIAMS and Elsie Moffat HILL. He was born at Midindee South Australia on 9 December 1924. He died on 30 October 1992 in Sydney New South Wales . He was a banker by profession. He died aged 82 years.

    Betty and Ray had two children (Generation 4):

    1. Living WILLIAMS married (CUMMINGS) with 1 child; remarried with 1 child;
    2. Living WILLIAMS

28. Leslie Edwin aka Les STONE married Pamela Mary aka Pam DEVINE (Pam is living). They were married in Melbourne at St. Patricks Catholic Cathedral Melbourne on 18 April 1949.¹⁵⁵ Pamela Mary aka Pam DEVINE is the daughter of Gerald John DEVINE and Irene Beatrice SANDIFORD. She was born 1929 in Melbourne Victoria.

    Les and Pam had five children (Generation 4):

    1. Shane Leslie STONE was born in Bendigo. He married Josephine Gabriella NOVAK. Shane and Josephine are living.

    2. Terry Michael STONE was born in Albury New South Wales 2 June 1957.¹⁵⁶ He married Sharon Ann PEDERSEN (living) in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Albury New South Wales 6 April 1991.¹⁵⁷ He died in Dili East Timor 23 July 2001.¹⁵⁸ His trade was ‘solid plasterer’ and at the time of his death he was the depot manager for Brambles Limited in East Timor. He died aged 44 years.

    3. Pamela Mary STONE was born in the Mercy Hospital Albury, New South Wales and died the same day 20 February 1962.¹⁵⁹

    4. Michelle STONE was stillborn.¹⁶⁰

    5. Susan Ellen aka Suzie STONE was born in Wodonga. Suzie is living.

29. Living STONE married Ivy CARTWRIGHT. Notwithstanding the spouse is deceased he is not named. There is one child who has married JENKINS; there is a child of that marriage.

30. Ronald James STONE married Noreen aka Pat JENKINS. Ronnie and Pat were married in Melbourne at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral on 11 Nov 1950.¹⁶¹ Noreen Patricia aka Pat JENKINS is the daughter of Cyril Rupert JENKINS and Una Veronica MURPHY.

    Ronnie and Pat had two children (Generation 4):

    1. Living STONE married (PETERSEN) and with 2 adult children unmarried still living.

    2. Lee-Ann Marie STONE was born on 28 September 1963 at Richmond Melbourne Victoria. Lee-Ann died at Fitzroy Melbourne on 11 November 1976. Her cause of death was a result of injuries caused when hit by a car on her way home from school. A Coroners Inquiry was held at South Melbourne by the Coroner Mr. R Brown on 14 April 1977. She died aged 13 years.

31. Sybil Beatrice THOMAS married Robert MacPherson SELLERS in 1932. Robert McPherson SELLERS is the son of John MacPherson SELLERS and Agnes WILSON. He was born in Kammpi India in 1898. He died at Dunolly Victoria on 16 April 1949.¹⁶² He was buried in Dunolly Cemetery on 17 April 1949. His funeral was presided over by the Rev E.J Dorrell of the Church of England. Cause of death was respiratory failure and carcinoma certified by Dr. K Sisson. His occupation was described as ‘carpenter’. He died aged 51 years.

    Robert and Sybill had 10 children (Generation 5):

    1. Donald SELLERS was born in the Dunolly General Hospital on 21 June 1932. He died in the Dunolly General Hospital on 23 June 1932 in Dunolly Victoria.¹⁶³ He was buried in the Dunolly Cemetery 24 June 1932. His funeral was presided over by the Rev J.G Hayes of the Presbyterian Church. Cause of death was ischemia and premature birth. He died aged 2½ days.

    2. Robert SELLERS

    3. Jean Mary SELLERS

    4. Margaret SELLERS

    5. James Andrew SELLERS was born 1942.¹⁶⁴ He married Petronella POST in Melbourne in 1963. He died 20 June 1983 in Melbourne Victoria.¹⁶⁵ He was buried in Mersey Vale Memorial Park Cemetery Devonport Tasmania on 23 June 1983. His funeral was presided over by the Rev A. Mallison Presbyterian Church. Cause of death was adrenal carcinoma certified by Dr. Ackland. He was aged 41 years.

    6. Valerie SELLERS

    7. Robyn SELLERS

    8. Douglas SELLERS

    9. Mary SELLERS

32. Ellis William THOMAS married Doris GRIFFIN. They were married at Eaglehawk Victoria 1957.¹⁶⁶ Doris GRIFFIN was born 1922. She died on 26 March 1988 at Dunolly Victoria.¹⁶⁷

    Ellis and Doris had three children (Generation 5):

    1. Shirley THOMAS

    2. Marian THOMAS

    3. Rodney THOMAS

33. Esther Annie THOMAS married Sydney Arthur Ambrose LAGING. They were married at Castlemaine Victoria on 10 October 1936. Sydney Arthur Ambrose LAGING is the son of William Robert LAGING and Francis Madeleine SCHNEIDER. Sydney was born on 4 February 1902 in Malvern Melbourne Victoria. He died on 23 December 1953 at Geelong Victoria in the Geelong Hospital . He was cremated at the Melbourne Crematorium on 24 December 1953.¹⁶⁸ His funeral was presided over by the Rev H.O Hole of the Church of England. Cause of death was pneumonia; congestive cardiac failure; cirrhosis of the liver certified by Dr. H.L Williams. He died aged 51 years.

    Esther had Sydney had two children (Generation 5):

    1. Brian LAGING was born at Castlemaine Victoria on 22 January 1937. ¹⁶⁹ He died at Mt. Hollowback near Ballarat on 7 December 1980.¹⁷⁰

    2. Living LAGING married FLETT with children still living.

34. Lorraine Elizabeth THORP married Kenneth Michael WALSH (details unknown)

    Lorraine and Ken had 3 children (Generation 5):

    1. Glyn William WALSH

    2. Living WALSH

    3. Living WALSH married McKINLAY with children still living.

35. William Harvey THORP married Marjory GEDDES (detail not available).

    William and Marjory had four children (Generation 5):

    1. Colleena Joy THORP

    2. Ian David THORP

    3. Raelene THORP

    4. Vicki Maree THORP

36. Richard Charles THORP married Ray Lisbeth YOUNG (details not available). Rae Lisbeth YOUNG is the daughter of Roy Oswald YOUNG and Gwenda May PERKINS. She was born in 1949.

    Richard and Rae had three children (Generation 5):

    1. Byron THORP
    2. Simone THORP
    3. Travis Roy THORP

Generation 5 Australia

37. Living WILLIAMS married Living CUMMINGS; since remarried.

    Living WILLIAMS and Living CUMMINGS have 1 child (Generation 6). Since remarried.

    1. Living WILLIAMS

38. Shane Leslie STONE married Josephine Gabriella NOVAK. Shane and Josephine were married at Wagga Wagga New South Wales in St. Stephen Catholic Cathedral. Shane and Josephine are living. Josephine Gabriella NOVAK born in Wagga NSW is the daughter of Miroslav NOVAK deceased and Ann MLINARIC living.

    Shane and Josephine have 2 children (Generation 6 - designated Home Persons in Stone Family Ancestry charts):

    1. Jack Leslie STONE living
    2. Madeleine Antonia STONE living

39. Living STONE married Living JENKINS.

    Living STONE and Living JENKINS have 1 child (Generation 6):

    1. Living JENKINS

40. Living STONE married Living PETERSEN

    Living Stone and Living Peterson have two children (Generation 6):

    1. Living STONE
    2. Living STONE

41. Living SELLERS married Living FLETT

    Living SELLERS and Living FLETT had 1 child (Generation 6):

    1. Gary Ronald FLETT was born 1960. He died 1979 in Dunolly Victoria.

42. Brian LAGING married Living VLEDDER

    Brian Laging and Living Vledder had three children (Generation 6):

    1. Living LAGING
    2. Living LAGING
    3. Living LAGING

43. Living LAGING married Living FLETT

    They have 6 children (Generation 6):

    1. Living FLETT
    2. Living FLETT
    3. Living FLETT
    4. Living FLETT
    5. Living FLETT
    6. Living FLETT

44. Living WALSH married Living ROBINSON

    Living Walsh and Living Robinson have two children (Generation 6):

    1. Living WALSH
    2. Living WALSH

45. Living WALSH married Living McKINLAY (spouse 1); Living MAYER (spouse 2)

    Living WALSH and Living MAYER have two children (Generation 6):

    1. Living MAYER
    2. Living MAYER

Generation 6 Australia

46. Living FLETT married Living KOOPMAN

    Living FLETT and Living KOOPMAN have two children (Generation 7)

    1. Living KOOPMAN

    2. Living KOOPMAN

A final note in relation to Generations 6 and 5. We have deliberately been careful about documenting Births, Deaths and Marriages given many are living. Further, the BDM access is restricted so in many cases we have relied upon individuals and families to share information. It is also likely that we are not up to date. Any assistance from the families named would be greatly appreciated. In summary we have authenticated 7 generations in Australia dating from John Stone.

Connecting Australia back to ‘Olde England’ and the Stones of Devon

The next task was to authenticate the link from John Stone back to England. We have used a Registry Report template (with some modification) that encompasses the ancestry John Stone – Nicholas Goad Stone – John Stone – Josias Stone – Richard Stone – Richard Stone – Peter Stone – Anthony Stone – Anthonye Stone.

We divided the English family history in two:

• John Stone to Josias Stone – 1989 to 1761
• Josias Stone to Anthonye Stone – 1761 to the early 1600’s

We approached the task in this way for three reasons. First, it was important on our view to set out the research and methodology to demonstrate how we reached certain conclusions. The Australian research was aided by the fact that events are relatively recent and from Colonial times Birth Deaths & Marriage Records have been meticulously maintained. The foregoing contrasts sharply with record keeping in the UK. We researched records extending back to Elizabethan times, a herculean task for many researching their family history notwithstanding the skilled assistance of professional researchers and genealogists.

Second we have been able to authenticate the pedigree to Josias Stone with the result that we have an overall authenticated pedigree from Josias Stone to Jack Stone and Madeleine Stone of 8 generations from 1761 to 1989 spanning 228 years.

Third it is important to separate the era that pre-dates Josias Stone for the simple reason that it is largely unauthenticated and at time speculative. Records for this period 1760 to the late 1500’S were unreliable and at times missing. From Richard Stone to Anthonye Stone – 5 generations from 1760 to late 1500’s spanning 150 years thereabouts – we have been confronted by an array of lost or damaged records and in some cases we have concluded that the records simply did not exist. The single most important date in English genealogy (along with civil registration in 1837) dates from when Cromwell¹⁷¹ as Chief Minister to Henry VIII ordered each parish in England and Wales to keep a register of baptisms, marriages and burials. However the earliest date from which many Registers exists is 1598 when it was ordered that every parish should keep a bound register and older registers (usually on single sheets) should be copied into it. However many parishes only made their copies from Elizabeth I, first Regnal year.¹⁷² Also the introduction of civil registration in 1837 appears to have been haphazard at times. By way of contrast the fledgling Crown Colony of New South Wales maintained records dating from 1788 with the arrival of the First Fleet. As with all genealogies, to use the vernacular you ultimately ‘hit the wall’ as happened for the Stone Family in South Poole.

The narrative set out in the following Chapter Generations in the UK was largely facilitated by British Ancestors and supplemented by our own and other family members still residing in the UK. Finally, the narrative includes the historical setting at the time to give context to the generations of the Stone Family living and working in the UK.

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