Hugh Sinclair

M, #7562, b. 1856, d. 9 May 1923
Related* Alice Currie Alice Currie was the adopted daughter of Hugh & Alice Sinclair. 
Birth*1856 Upper Plenty, VIC, Australia, #B8091.1 
Marriage*1883 Spouse: Agnes Lydia Ferguson. VIC, Australia, #M5992.1
 
Widower4 Jan 1922Hugh Sinclair became a widower upon the death of his wife Agnes Lydia Ferguson.2 
Death*9 May 1923 Toolangi, VIC, Australia, #D6081 (Age 66) [par Hugh SINCLAIR & Margaret DREW].3 
Death-Notice*10 May 1923 SINCLAIR. - On the 9th May (suddenly), at Toolangi, Hugh, husband of the late Agnes L. Sinclair, and dearly beloved father of Omar, Clair (Mrs P. A. Young), and Birdie, loving brother of Grace, Maggie (Mrs J. G. Melvin), and Angus A Sinclair, aged 66 years.4 

Electoral Rolls (Australia) and Census (UK/IRL)

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1921Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: no occupation. With Marion Drew Sinclair Alice Currie.5

Grave

  • BU-P2*W***15 (Presbyterian 2), BurwoodCemetery, Burwood, VIC, Australia6

Family

 Agnes Lydia Ferguson b. 1861, d. 4 Jan 1922
Child 1.Marion Drew Sinclair b. 1891, d. 24 Jul 1953

Newspaper-Articles

  • 8 Jun 1939: McLEAN (nee Alice Currie) - On the 6th June, 1939, at private hospital, Glenferrie, Alice, relict of the late Angus McLean, of San Francisco, and loved sister of Robert (deceased), John, Margaret, James, Lyle (deceased), beloved adopted daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. Sinclair, lifelong pal of Omar (deceased), Claire, and Birdie.—At rest. (Privately interred.)7

Citations

  1. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  3. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985 "reg. Healesville."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 10 May 1923, p1.
  5. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  6. [S38] Index of burials in the cemetery of Burwood Cemetery,.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 8 Jun 1939, p12
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12136551
Last Edited5 Jul 2019

Agnes Lydia Ferguson

F, #7563, b. 1861, d. 4 Jan 1922
(Witness) Related Alice Currie was the adopted daughter of Hugh & Alice Sinclair. 
Married NameSinclair.1 
Birth*1861 Melbourne, VIC, Australia.1 
Marriage*1883 Spouse: Hugh Sinclair. VIC, Australia, #M5992.2
 
Death*4 Jan 1922 Melbourne East, VIC, Australia, #D2137 (Age 62) [par James FERGUSON & Margaret KYLE].1 
Death-Notice*5 Jan 1922 SINCLAIR.—On the 4th January, at her residence, 42 Albert street, East Melbourne, Agnes Lydia, the dearly loved wife of Hugh Sinclair, loving mother of Omar (Ringwood), Clair (Mrs. P. A. Young, Northcote), and Birdie, aged 62 years.
SINCLAIR. -The, funeral of the late Mrs. AGNES LYDIA SINCLAIR is appointed to leave her residence, 42 Albert street, East Melbourne, THIS DAY (Thursday, 5th January), at 3 o'clock, for the place of interment, in the Burwood Cemetery.3 

Electoral Rolls (Australia) and Census (UK/IRL)

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1919Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alice Currie.4

Grave

  • BU-P2*W***15 (Presbyterian 2), BurwoodCemetery, Burwood, VIC, Australia5

Family

 Hugh Sinclair b. 1856, d. 9 May 1923
Child 1.Marion Drew Sinclair b. 1891, d. 24 Jul 1953

Newspaper-Articles

  • 14 Sep 1918: BEACONSFIELD UPPER. —Healthful, restful; the ideal holiday resort, in the heart of the ranges, glorious views, walks and drives. RUNNYMEDE, a Home away from Home. Tel. 7 Beaconsfield Upper. Mrs. Hugh Sinclair. Terms on application.6
  • 16 Nov 1918: Your Xmas Holidays.-Book your Rooms, "Runnymede," Beaconsfield Upper, Mrs H. Sinclair. Phone 7.7
  • 3 Jun 1919: BEACONSFIELD UPPER, Runnymede. — Ideal mountain Guest House, gas, tennis, croquet. Particulars Tourist Bureau. Mrs H. Sinclair.8
  • 29 May 1920: BEACONSFIELD UPPER."Runnymede," recommended; scenery, grounds, gullies, heath.
    Mrs. H. Sinclair.9

Citations

  1. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 5 Jan 1922, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4719387
  4. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
  5. [S38] Index of burials in the cemetery of Burwood Cemetery,.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 14 Sep 1918, p24.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 16 Nov 1918, p23.
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 3 Jun 1919, p14.
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 29 May 1920, p27
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1706770
Last Edited5 Jul 2019

Marion Drew Sinclair

F, #7567, b. 1891, d. 24 Jul 1953
Father*Hugh Sinclair b. 1856, d. 9 May 1923
Mother*Agnes Lydia Ferguson b. 1861, d. 4 Jan 1922
Married NameHennessy. 
Birth*1891 Euroa, VIC, Australia, #B12156.1 
Marriage*1923 Spouse: Edward Charles Hennessy. VIC, Australia, #M11615/1923.2
 
Death*24 Jul 1953 Royal Park, VIC, Australia, #D10230/1953 (Age 62.)3 
Death-Notice*27 Jul 1953 HENNESSY. Marion Drew (Birdie).—On July 24, dearly beloved wife of the late Ted, and loving mother of Peter and John, loved mother-in-law of Lesley, and dear nanna of David, aged 62 years.4 

Electoral Rolls (Australia) and Census (UK/IRL)

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1921Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Hugh Sinclair and Alice Currie.5
1922Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alice Currie.6

Newspaper-Articles

  • 4 Oct 1924: HENNESSY (nee Sinclair).—On the 17th September, at Tandarra, East Melbourne, to Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hennessy–a son (Peter Sinclair).7

Citations

  1. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "born Euroa."
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne), 27 Jul 1953.
  5. [S121] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1921.
  6. [S122] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1922.
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 4 Oct 1924, p13
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2044934
Last Edited5 Jul 2019

Alexander Beauchamp Smith

M, #7579, b. 6 Feb 1883, d. 26 Nov 1951
Father*Hervey Shakespear Smith b. Sep 1847, d. 31 Oct 1893
Mother*Matilda Emma Frances Searle b. Sep 1846, d. 30 Mar 1884
Birth*6 Feb 1883 Worchester, Worchestershire, England, Mar Q [Worchester] 6c 324.1 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel15 Feb 1890 Sailing with Hervey Shakespear Smith, Hervey Percival Smith, Frederick Shakespear Smith, Ernest Bacon Smith, Rosalia Matilda Smith, Emma Annie Smith, Agnes Clementia Smith, Victoria Alice Smith, Marion Frances 'Queenie' Smith, Florence Mehetabel Smith to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship S.S. Salier sailing from Southampton.
They sailed together with Mr James Smith, a merchant aged 52 and his wife aged 45, and their son Vernon aged 16.
Age 5.2
Marriage*1917 Spouse: Amy Eliza Searle. Petersham, NSW, Australia, #M7547/1917.3
 
Death*26 Nov 1951 Canterbury, VIC, Australia, #D14301 (Age 68) [par Hervey Percival SMITH & Matilda SEARLE].4 
Death-Notice*27 Nov 1951 SMITH.—On November 26 at his home 21 Warburton rd., Canterbury, Alexander Beauchamp, dearly loved husband of Amy, loving father of Hudson and Cecily (Mrs Pascoe), aged 68 years, late of Keswick Book Depot—Safe in the Arms of Jesus.
SMITH—On November 26, Alexander B., dearly loved father of Cecily and Jack loving grandpa of Ruth Winsome—Peace perfect peace.
SMITH—On November 26, Alexander B, dearly loved brother of Agnes, Alice, Queenie and Ernest, also the late Percival, Emma, Fred, and Florence—In God's care.
SMITH—The Funeral of the late Mr ALEXANDER B SMITH will leave his home 21 Warburton rd, Canterbury, TOMORROW (Wednesday) after service commencing at 1.30 pm for the Box Hill Cemetery.5,6 
Probate (Will)*Dec 1951 No probate found.7 

Electoral Rolls (Australia) and Census (UK/IRL)

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1914547 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: clerk. With Hervey Percival Smith and Nettie Florence Smith, Emma Annie Smith, Agnes Clementia Smith, Marion Frances 'Queenie' Smith, Victoria Alice Smith.8
193054 Norfolk Road, Epping, NSW, AustraliaOccupation: accountant. With Amy Eliza Smith.9
1931Runnymede, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: manager. With Amy Eliza Smith.10
bt 1934 - 193618 Staniland Avenue, Gardiner, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: clerk. With Amy Eliza Smith.11,12
193718 Hopetoun Avenue, Camberwell North, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: clerk. With Amy Eliza Smith.13
194321 Warburton Road, Camberwell North, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: clerk. With Amy Eliza Smith. With Hudson Beauchamp Smith.14

Grave

  • B-087-0019, Box Hill Cemetery, Box Hill, VIC, Australia, buried with daughter Cecily and son in law Jack Pascoe15

Newspaper-Articles

  • 23 Jul 1923: Registered Firms: "BEAUCHAMP, THE," Elizabeth St., Artarmon, smallgoods, etc..—Com. 6.7.23. Proptrs.: Alexander Beauchamp Smith and Amy Smith. Regd. 6.7.23. Amy Eliza Smith16
  • 14 Dec 1951: ALEXANDER BEAUCHAMP SMITH of 21 Warburton Road, East Camberwell, Setretary Deceased - After fourteen clear days Amy Eliza Smith of 21 Warburton road East Camberwell aforesaid widow the sole executrix appointed by the deceased's will dated the twenty-second of March 1948, will APPLY to the Supreme Court for a grant of PROBATE of the said WILL.
    Dated 13th December 1951
    Mccracken & Mccracken, Solicitors, 317 Collins street, Melbourne.17

Citations

  1. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  2. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Ancestry.com. Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923.
  3. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages "as Amy E Searle."
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Nov 1951, p13.
  6. [S38] Index of burials in the cemetery of Box Hill Cemetery B-087-0019 as Alexandra Beacham Smith Service 28/11/1951
    Buried with J & C Pascoe (daughter and son-in-law)    ,.
  7. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), searched through index, not listed.
  8. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  9. [S130] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1930 "as Amy Smith."
  10. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931 "as Amy Smith."
  11. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  12. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  13. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937 "as Amy Eliza Smith."
  14. [S143] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1943.
  15. [S38] Index of burials in the cemetery of Box Hill Cemetery,.
  16. [S14] Newspaper - Dun's gazette for New South Wales, 23 Jul 1923, p12 (Vol. 30 No. 3)
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-766126100/view
  17. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 14 Dec 1951, p15
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/23097781
Last Edited19 Oct 2020

Amy Eliza Searle

F, #7580, b. Mar 1873, d. 13 Aug 1964
Father*Theodore Henry Baker Searle b. 1844, d. 19 Jul 1924
Mother*Eliza Sophia Pelton b. 1842, d. 16 Oct 1917
Married NameSmith. 
Birth*Mar 1873 Edmonton, London, England, Mar Q [Edmonton] 3a 213 (mother PELTON.)1,2 
Marriage*1917 Spouse: Alexander Beauchamp Smith. Petersham, NSW, Australia, #M7547/1917.3
 
Widow26 Nov 1951Amy Eliza Searle became a widow upon the death of her husband Alexander Beauchamp Smith.4 
Death*13 Aug 1964 Perth, WA, Australia, #D2112/1964 (Age 91) [par Theodore H B & Eliza S].1,5 

Electoral Rolls (Australia) and Census (UK/IRL)

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
193054 Norfolk Road, Epping, NSW, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alexander Beauchamp Smith.6
1931Runnymede, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: manageress. With Alexander Beauchamp Smith.7
bt 1934 - 193618 Staniland Avenue, Gardiner, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alexander Beauchamp Smith.8,9
193718 Hopetoun Avenue, Camberwell North, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alexander Beauchamp Smith.10
194321 Warburton Road, Camberwell North, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Alexander Beauchamp Smith. With Hudson Beauchamp Smith.11
19548 Avenue Athol, Deepdene, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Hudson Beauchamp Smith.12

Newspaper-Articles

  • 23 Jul 1923: Registered Firms: "BEAUCHAMP, THE," Elizabeth St., Artarmon, smallgoods, etc..—Com. 6.7.23. Proptrs.: Alexander Beauchamp Smith and Amy Smith. Regd. 6.7.23. Alexander Beauchamp Smith13

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Jennifer Pascoe Family Tree - jennifer Pascoe.
  2. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes.
  3. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages "as Amy E Searle."
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  5. [S62] Western Australian Government. BDM Index Western Australia.
  6. [S130] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1930 "as Amy Smith."
  7. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931 "as Amy Smith."
  8. [S134] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1934.
  9. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  10. [S137] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1937 "as Amy Eliza Smith."
  11. [S143] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1943.
  12. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  13. [S14] Newspaper - Dun's gazette for New South Wales, 23 Jul 1923, p12 (Vol. 30 No. 3)
    https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-766126100/view
Last Edited19 Oct 2020
 

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