IBBOTT: John (1765-1841) and Hannah. Arrived Tasmania 1825 from England on the Elizabeth with children, Hannah, George, John, James. Other children Elizabeth, Robert, Mary, Sarah, Rebecca remained in England. Seeking descendants for family reunion. Phone Connie Edgar (02) 6825 6209 (Published 08DEC2000)

IMRIE: Donald John (1897-1976) m Adele Vida FOWLER in 1920 at Merewether NSW. Children: Vida and Doreen. Descendants sought for family history. Contact Elaine Siversen, 10 Bonnefin Place, Castle Hill NSW 2154 (Published 14DEC2000)

IMRIE: Donald John. (1897-1976) m Adele Vida FOWLER 1920 at Merewether. Lived Gosford area. Children Vida and Doreen. Seeking descendants for family history. Elaine Siversen, 6 Solitaire Circuit, Stanhope Gardens, NSW 2768 (Published 24-25JUL2004)

INGHAM: Meryl (nee ARNETT/ARNOTT). Seeking contact with family. I have some photos of her mother's wedding. Also one of Meryl at five years old. Contactgeoff Walker, c/o andrewgwalker@hotmail.com (Published 23-240OCT2004)

INGLIS: See BELL/SCOTT/INGLIS. (Published 10JUN2005)

IRELAND: John. transported to Australia 1824, m Sarah Ann BLADE 1826. Ran Plough Inn, Parramatta Road, Ashfield. Information and photos sought for book. Reunion planned for March 2004. Bev Giveen: PO Box 137, Dee Why NSW 2099 (Published 21MAY2003)

IRELAND: John. transported to Australia in 1824. Married Sarah Ann BLADE and had 10 children. They ran the Plough Inn, Parramatta Road, Ashfield, and the coach and mail runs to Bathurst and country towns. Reunion March 6. Bev Giveen, PO Box 137, Dee Why, NSW 2099 (Published 16JAN2004)

IRELAND: William sentenced to seven years imprisonment and transportation at the Exeter General Sessions in 1850, arr. Australia aboard Oriental Queen October 23 1852. Left behind wife Mary (née BIGGS) and two sons, William Jnr and Samuel. The sons, in their early teens, joined the migration to the new Welsh coalfields in the late 1850s. William Snr took another wife and produced at least one son. A supposed great-grandson, “Snowy” Ireland, was reported to be living in Hobart during World War II. Seeking information and descendants. Contact Hedley Picton, Carnhedryn Uchaf, Carnhedryn, St David’s, Pembrokeshire SA62 6XT, UK (Published 11MAY1999)

JACKSON: John William, 1897-1959, m Ivy 1932. One of the youngest to win the VC in WWI at Armentieres on June 26, 1916. Seeking descendants and information. Contact Pat Holdorf, 9790 0389 (Published 21MAY1999)

JACKSON: William Nuva (b c1860) m 1911 Ellen Helen (PERCIVAL), separated 1915, divorced 1925. Children; Zaida (b 1912) and Rita Gwen (b 1914). Seeking descendants for family history. Contact Ian Mussett, 2 Pindari Parade, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 (Published 20SEP2000)

JACOBS: Caroline Amelia (b 1856 Isle of Wight); son Harry BRANT. Lived in NSW. Seeking descendants and information for family history. Contact Audrey Harris, PO Box 239, Scottsdale, Tasmania, 7260 (Published 26OCT2000)

JAMES: Henry Alfred. (1850-1936). Had three wives: Lucy Ann SLEIGH, Grace JOHNSTON and Caroline Maud WASTREN. Children: Trevelyn b 1881, Reginald b 1882, Pearl (Mrs HOPE) b 1883, Vera (Mrs JENSEN) b 1886, Wonga (Mrs SWAN) b 1894, Alma (Mrs FRENCH) b 1897, Marden b 1907, Irvine b 1911, Harley b 1915 and Selwyn b 1923. Family lived at McDonaldtown (1880-1884), Summer Hill (1885-1918) and Hazelbrook (1918-1936).Seeking photos, letters, diaries, anecdotes etc for biography of H.A.James. Ken Kershaw, kenkershaw@bigpond.com or 9523 5839 (Published 12-13JUN2004)

JAMES: William G., pianist/composer and first ABC Federal director of Music. Seeking information for a planned biography. Contact Emeritus Professor David Tunley, The School of Music, University of Western Australia, WA 6907 (Published 15MAR2000)

JARDINE-BLAKE: Seeking information on Colonel W.V. Jardine-Blake (b 1894), director Allied geographical section, SWPA, World War 11. Phone Lt. Ben Bowd: home (02) 6257 4025; work: (02) 6268 8319; mobile 0416 298 566, or write to 37 Argyle Square, 1 Allambee Street, Reid, ACT 2612 (Published 10MAY2001)

JEFFERY and JUDD families: Joseph Judd m Mary Jeffery. Arrived in Australia from Arkesden, Essex, in 1855. Mary's widower father arrived (1856) with his son James who married Julia Ann TREDGETT at Euroka via Kempsey in 1863. Joseph and Mary's children were William, Joseph, Charles, James, Henry, Samuel, Emily Sarah (FOSTER) and Martha Anne (MARRIOTT). James and Julia's children were Charles, Martha Matilda (WEDLOCK), Albert, Sarah (EVERSON), Priscilla (WEDLOCK), William Clowes, Islet Mary (LANEY), George Archer and Julia Ann (BOOTH). Reunion for descendants on January 25-26. Phone Fran Wale, 6561 7216, or Robert Jeffery, 6566 5336 (Published 17JAN2003)

JEFFERY family: reunion of descendants, January 25-26. James Jeffery (b 1844 Arkesden, Essex) m Julia Ann TREDGETT b 1846 Thaxstead, Essex) at Macleay River via Kempsey (1863). Children; Charles b 1864, Martha b 1866 (m G. WEDLOCK), Albert b 1868, Sarah b 1870 ( m A. EVERSON), Priscilla b 1873 ( m W. WEDLOCK), William Clowes b 1875, Islet Mary b 1877 ( m A.W. LANEY), George Archer b 1880, James Antliffe b 1883 and Julia Ann b 1887 (m E. ESSINGTON BOOTH) Contact Leo Jeffery (02) 6562 7764 (Published 14NOV2002)

JENNER: John and Sarah (BENBOW) arrived Sydney 1852 with children Sarah Jane, George Benbow, David Benjamin and Rachel Hannah. Eldest son John Daniel arrived 1864, m Emma GIBBONS, eight children. Seeking descendants. Contact J.Healy, 26 Warrane Road, Willoughby, NSW 2068 (Published 13AUG1999)

JENNINGS: Sir Patrick (1881 Constitutional Convention). Seeking descendants for Faulconbridge Centenary of Federation. Phone Noel Solway, (02) 4751 4220. (Published 09MAY2000)

JESSOP: Arthur G. m Josephine M KEEN, Ashfield 1939. Seeking descendants for family history. Contact Kathryn Rogers, 13 Kathleen Avenue, Castle Hill, NSW 2154 (Published 30DEC1998)

JESSOP: Gilbert - see BROUGHTON

JESSUP: Kenneth Eric, b 1917 in Chatswood. Parents Ernest Edward and Mary Alice DENT. Seeking information for family tree. Contact Margaret Pike, (03) 9729 1238 (Published 02SEP1999)

JOBBINS: Henry m Elizabeth MAWHINNEW 1869 Sydney. Children: Florence (m A. SMITH), Albert, Ernest, Edgar, Bertha (m E. BELL), lived St.Peters. Seeking descendants for family history. Contact S.Greenwood, 13, Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft NSW 2065 (Published 10AUG1999)

JOHANSEN: Christian (Chris) Bertel, b Denmark 1905, ship steward and baker, in Australia 1951. Seeking information and descendants. Contact Jean Pearce, 4 Warung Avenue, Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 (Published 12AUG1999)

JOHNSON/HORNING: John Horning married Mary Johnson in 1865 in Ipswich (Queensland). They had at least two children Lucy and Syril, who were raised in an orphanage. I am seeking details about Mary's parents, Thomas Johnson and Mary WINTER, and about their arrival in Australia. Mary had two siblings, Thomas and Margaret. John Horning was a Canadian. Contact Alan alan.gay.walker@tech2u.com.au or 4382 6062 (Published 18-19DEC2004)

JOHNSON: Francis Edward Cecil, born Springfield, Australia, 1877. Parents Edward and Margaret (FISHER); married Mary LEE in Fiji 1906, emigrated to New Zealand 1912; died Hamilton, New Zealand 1937. Seeking information for family research. Contact Michael Johnson, PO Box 179, Pennant Hills NSW 2120 (Published 12DEC2000)

JOHNSTON: Alexander Johnston (b 1798, d 1880) m 1835 Unity McALISTER (b 1812, d 1898). They arrived in Sydney from Scotland in 1855. Their seventh child was a daughter named Catherine (b 1851, d 1929) born at Ryrie Street, Mosman. In 1875 Catherine married another Alexander Johnston (b 1839, d 1916). They had nine children of whom four seem to have survived to maturity. Una (b 1883 m 1907 David B. BERTRAM ), Angus (b 1888 m Vera EAGAR) and twins Isla (b 1894 m 1920 Francis COATES) and Christina (b 1894 m 1923 Albyn ROGER). Seeking information for family research. Contact john.gillies@bigpond.com or 0419 698 938 (Published 23-24APR2005)

JOHNSTON: Norman (d 1938) and Elizabeth (DUFF) lived Randwick. Daughter, Muriel Ada d 1981. Seeking descendants. Contact Angela Lind, 9499 2363 (Published 17SEP1999)

JOHNSTONE/JOHNSTON: Clement Johnstone had two children, William and Leonard, both born in England. Clement's granddaughter Janet had always been given to understand that he died in WW1, however it has since been discovered that he survived the war and emigrated to Australia where he was joined by his mother, Elizabeth, brother Andrew and a sister, Elizabeth JENNINGS. Andrew fought in WW2 in the Australian Army and was demobbed as a sergeant. He married Susan MILLER. His death notice states that he died in 1950, in Sydney, survived by his wife and a daughter, then aged 10. The daughter's name is Pamela Johnston (it seems they all dropped the final "e" of their surname). Janet Johnstone was elated to find out that Clement had lived longer than her grandmother had said, but feels somewhat cheated that she did not know him. She would love to find out if her Aunt Pamela is still alive and would like to contact her or any other family members. Contact Andrew Hall, andyhall@magma.ca or care of 84 Harness Circle, Markham, Ontario, Canada. (Published 22-23MAY2004)

JOHNSTONE: Robert Benjamin (b 1865) m. Mary McPHERSON at Parramatta in 1889. Children: Ruth (b 1890) m. Walter CRUMMER in 1914 at Parramatta. Son: John W. R. (b 1893) m. Rose SHARP in 1898 at Orange. Descendants sought for family history. Write to Brian Siversen, 10 Bonnefin Place, Castle Hill, NSW 2154 (Published 11OCT2001>)

JONES family reunion: planned for the descendants of John and Mary Ann (SELBY) Jones, Carina Bowls Club, Brisbane, August 11. Descendants of their sons; Charles Henry and Eleanor (STARMORE), John Frederick and Emily (TOOHER), James Edward and Margaret (McGRATH), and Albert Sadler and Ellen (BOLDERO) are invited. Phone Jim Jones (02) 4884 4441 or Barbara Jones (07) 3398 6180 (Published 06JUN2002)

JONES: Dorothy Pearl (nee FRASER) (aka June STEPHEN) b June 5, 1919. Daughter of harry Fraser and Mary Pearl DRUMMOND. She was raised in Mosman by Norman Frederick Stephen and his wife Millicent Mary (d 1926) She m. Ernest CURTIS (1937) and then Frederick JONES (1953, later divorced). Dorothy may have worked at Hotel Australia in the 1940s or 50s. Her family is seeking any information. Contact Mrs Jenny Smith, jenjen_smith@yahoo.com.au or 9788 5297 or 0414 248 995 (Published 13-14NOV2004)

JONES: Frederick Fox (b 1889) m 1916 Ethel May IMRIE (b 1895) at Merewether. Lived Cessnock area. Children: Frederick John (m Heather MEAD), George Stanley, Elsie May. Descendants sought for family history. Write to Elaine Siverson 6 Solitaire Circuit, Stanhope Gardens, NSW 2768 (Published 20-21MAR2004)

JONES: Frederick Fox (b 1889) m Ethel May IMRIE (1894-`945) in Merewether NSW. Lived Cessnock. Children: Frederick, John M.; Heather Mead; George Stanley; Elsie May (d 1985). Descendants sought for family history. Write to Elaine Siversen, 10 Bonnefin Place, Castle Hill, NSW 2154 (Published 26APR2001)

JONES: James b 1874 Annandale. Parents Henry Jones and Elizabeth (YOUNG) PERRY. Lived Palmer St Sydney, 1892. Occupation: carpenter. Seeking information for family history. Contact Joan Colmer, 38/20 Bonner Ave, Manly, NSW 2095 (Published 27SEP2000)

JONES: Jessie Armstrong, daughter of Henry and Rose Jones. Jessie m (1922) Alfred Kenneth COTTLE (b London 1900, d Eastwood 1934). Children: Gwennyth J. and Harry K. Seeking information. Contact Joan Colmer 38/20 Bonner Avenue, Manly NSW 2095 (Published 09DEC1999)

JONES: John. (1818-1893) m Annie McGREGOR (1834-1923) at the Merrigal property near Armatree, NSW in 1849. They had eleven children. Seeking descendants of daughters Margaret and Elizabeth. Margaret (1862-1912) m James Clarke GILES (1858-1921) in 1881 and had children John, James, Arthur and Leslie. Elizabeth (1864-1955) m Charles THACKER (1864-1954) in 1886 and had children Muriel, Vera, Rita and Charles. Ian Jones iandjones@ozemail.com.au or 40 Cabramatta Road, Mosman, NSW 2088 (Published 12-13JUN2004)

JONES: Peter. I have been trying to find my uncle and namesake Peter Jones. My father, Donald, lost contact with him in 1983. We have two addresses for him, the latest being at Claredon Avenue, Bethania, Queensland. We have searched for him for years in vain. Donald and Peter are both in their 60s and it is really playing on my father's health not knowing the whereabouts or welfare of his only brother. Contact Peter Jones, prancing.horse@blueyonder.co.uk or 0044 1942 742244 (anytime). (Published 21-22FEB2004)

JONES: William Henry, (b Wales, d 1910 Balmain), m Elizabeth (YOUNG) PERRY, (b Londerry, Ireand, d 1909 Balmain). Five children including John Thos ( b 1878) and James John ( b 1874). Seeking information for family history research. Contact Joan Colmer, 38/20 Bonner Avenue, Manly NSW 2095 (Published 02DEC1999)

JONES: William Sidney m. Ethel May (McWilliams). William was a blacksmith at Forest Lodge, Glebe. Family moved to Manly after WW1. Seeking descendants. Phone Michelle Donald, 9401 4204 (Published 01MAR2002)

JONES: William and Elizabeth. Son; John aka David ROBINSON/ROBERTSON, was a singer (late 1800s-1900s). Lived in Balmain area. Seeking information for family history. Contact J. Colmer 38/20 Bonner Avenue, Manly, NSW 2095 (Published 29JUN2001)

JOYNT: seeking descendants of my grandmother's brother, William Henry Joynt, who with his wife, Clara, emigrated from Manchester, England, to Australia c. 1925. Between 1929 and 1932 they lived in Acacia Avenue, Punchbowl. They had three daughters - Marjorie (b. 1916, d 1936), Edna May (b. 1912, m. Leslie Charles LAMBERT in 1943 in Marrickville) and Eileen RIDYARD (b. 1922, m. Kenneth Leon HUNT in 1945 in Camden). Information about his family greatly appreciated. Contact Margaret Charlston, charlies@hithere.fsbusiness.co.uk (Published 18-19JUN2005)

JUCHAU: Seeking descendants of the convict settler James Thomas Juchau (1814-1897). He arrived in Sydney in 1830. He and his wife, Elizabeth DELVE (1821-1902) settled on Murrurundi in 1841. Descendants are invited to contact Roger Juchau for details of a Juchau gathering, August 13-15 in Sydney. This will celebrate the arrival in Australia of the first Juchaus, who were founding settlers in the Upper Hunter region. A book to recognise James's contribution to business and civil life in the region will also be launched. Contact R. Juchau, mrjuchau@ihug.com.au (Published 21-22FEB2004)

JURD Family: 200th anniversary of their convict ancestor's arrival in NSW. Gathering at Windsor and St Albans on August 3-4. Contact Peter Stewart, (07) 3858 4660 or Charles Klassen (02) 9945 1245 (Published 02AUG2002)

KAVANAGH/CAVANAGH: a family reunion is being held for the descendants of Michael and Mary (nee McCabe) Kavanagh at Singleton on May 1-2. The family mainly settled in the Singleton and Inverell areas. The children were: Mary, Edward, Elizabeth, Catherine, Caroline, Thomas, Anne, Michael, Bridget and Ellen. Some associated family names are: IRELAND, CROFT, O'BRIEN, JURATOWITCH, ALEXANDER, GARRETT, PARKINSON, HARPER, LONG, CARPENTER, SCHERF, LEWIS, HAGAN, MUNDAY. Marie Stewart cjmtstewart@uq.net.au or phone (07) 3880 0057 . (Published 09-11APR2004)

KEALEY: Edward John. Born 1882 in Carlton (Vic), died 1943 at Broken Hill. Seeking descendants and information. Contact Vince Keiley 36 Chamberlain Road, Guildford, NSW 2161 (Published 29MAY2001)

KEARNS: Patrick, m Mary Anne O’KANE, 1881. Known children, Cecelia, Elizabeth Kathleen, Clarence Edward, Henry, John J., Eileen, Alfred G., (Vera) Rose and Ruby Agnes. Seeking descendants for family history. Contact M.J. McGillion, 33 Western Avenue, Blaxland NSW 2774 (Published 17SEP1999)

KEEN: William and Elizabeth, of Burwood area. Seeking descendants for reunion, October 6. Associated names; PERRY, FISHBURN, ISAAC, STARKEY, DAVIS, FARRELL, MICHELMORE, EADES, SPARKES, ROLFE, PONTIFEX. Phone Kathryn Rogers. 9680 1114 (Published 03OCT2002)

KELLEHER: E. Miss. Seeking information on Miss Kelleher, probably a nurse, who was awarded a Croix de Guerre in 1917 for her work in an epidemic. Contact cookee@cyberone.com.au or (02) 6247 7992 (Published 07JUN2002)

KELLY Clan Association: Holding biannual Clan Rally, May 21-23, at Bellhouse Hotel, Spanish Point, Co Clare. Contact Chris Allen at Liscoffee, Athleague, Roscommon, Ireland. (Published 27APR2000)

KELLY: Robert - born c 1808 New Comnock, Scotland. Arrived Australia c 1837. He married Mary TINNEY in 1858, Shoalhaven, NSW. He died on July 10 1885, at Rozelle, Sydney. Their children were Margaret, Jean, John, Rachel, Matthew and Robert. Contact Brian McGrath, 12 Bondell Avenue, Gymea, NSW 2227 or on 9524 3925. (Published 17-18APR2004)

KELLY: See DAWSON/KELLY. (Published 04-05JUN2005)

KEMPF: Ferdinand Emilius (alias Charles CAMPBELL) arrived in Australia from Denmark in 1859. His brother, Johan Carl Kempf, and sisters, Olivia Wilhelmine, Laura Henrietta and Marie Sophie (m Christian CHRISTOFFERSEN), arrived in 1872. Seeking descendants. Contact L. Chessell, 5 Mead Grove, Floreat Park, WA 6014 (Published 27NOV1999)

KENDRICK/LUCAS/GINN: seeking descendants of my great-great-grandmother, Clarissa Jane Kendrick, who came free to NSW in 1833 on the Bussorah merchant. Married William Lucas, convict, 1837 (four children all alive in 1911); and Edward William Ginn 1859, one son. Died in Ashfield, June 27, 1911. Claimed to have been born at St. Pancras, London, to Lewis Kendrick and Elizabeth Irwin. Lorraine Jones: kelorjon@tpg.com.au or 9876 2024 (Published 09JAN2004)

KENNA/McKENNA: Daniel, Patrick, Richard, Mary and Bridget and their cousins Samuel and Mary. All emigrated from County Clare, Ireland, in 1841. Also, Michael and Richard KENNA emigrated c 1880. Seeking descendants. Contact Bryan Kenna, 12 Gordon Street, Eleenbana, NSW 2282 (Published 05FEB1999)

KENNEDY/KEIRNAN: a reunion is being organised for October for descendants of Alphonsus Peel Kennedy, who was born 1895 in Tamworth, and Danae Eileen Kennedy (nee KEIRNAN), who was born in 1893 in Muttaburra, Queensland. They had six children: Frank, Yvonne, Alison, Eleanor (Nell), Maryrose and Janet. Contact Malcolm Burns, malcolmburns@bigpond.com or 9646 4062 or 0419 479 942 (Published 22-23MAY2004)

KENNEDY: Robert John m Anne BRERETON in Ireland, settled Goulburn, 1841. Children: William (b 1842), Robert (b 1844), Jane (b 1846), John (b 1848), Hannah (b 1849), Eliza (b 1852) and David (b 1854), Seeking information and descendants. Contact Henry Kennedy, (02) 4344 5105 (Published 02JUL1999)

KENNY: John - born c 1805, Limereick, d 1884, Wollombi NSW. Seeking information for family research. Write to John McDonald, John_and_Deirdre@Bigpond.com or 49 Grose Road, Faulconbridge, NSW 2776 (Published 20-21MAR2004)

KERR: Seeking descendants of George Kerr (b Shotts, Scotland, 1830,d Qld, 1913) and Janet DICK (1st family), Margaret WILSON (2nd family), Florence Evelyn SPANNER (3rd family), for reunion in Rockhampton July 20, for 120th anniversary of leaving Scotland. Contact E. Meacock, emeaco@netserve.net.au or C.Weeks (07) 4934 6240 (Published 24APR2002)

KESSELL: John m Elizabeth Parsons CHENHALLS (1860) in Cornwall, Arrived Sydney 1872 with children Annie, Stephen, Arthur John. In Australia had John (d 1896) Alfred ( 1874-76) and William James ( 1876). John was at some stage an engine driver in mines around Newcastle. Contact Felicity Wilson, 347A Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW 2795 or 6331 2445 (Published 20NOV2002)

KESSELL: seeking descendants of Thomas and Mary. Son Stephen (b 1796) married Elizabeth POLLARD at Penrose Moors 1820. Their child Stephen (b 1820, St Agnes) married Maria ANNEAR (b 1821). Their children were Elizabeth (1843) Mary Jane (1845), John, William (both died on voyage to Australia from Cornwall), John (1856 Orange), William (1858), Catherine (1860), Martyn (1862) and Maria (1864). Stephen and Maria arrived in Sydney on the Mangerson in 1855, brought out by Samuel HEBBLEWHITE to work in the tin mines at Byng, NSW. Write to Felicity Wilson, 347A Russell Street, Bathurst, NSW 2795, or phone (02) 6331 2445 (Published 12JUL2002)

KIDD: Two brothers b Cambridgeshire, UK, about 200 years ago, one transported to Australia in the 1820s. Seeking information, especially organiser of the Kidd family reunion 10 years ago, Mr. Ralph Smith, for family history research. Contact Vincent Gillett, 8 Higher House Close, Livesey, Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 4RN, UK (Published 20NOV1999)

KIDMAN: Charles (b 1862) and Ellen GEARY (b 1862) married 1885. Children Charles (b 1894), William (b 1895), Roy (b 1899). Resided Petersham and Manly. Seeking information and descendants. Phone Simon Fry, 0412 312 906 (Published 25MAY2000)

KILLEEVY: Nom de plume used by itinerant correspondent in The Freeman’s Journal (Sydney) 1894-1902. Seeking identity and descendants for research. Contact Tom Campbell, PO Box 63, Braddon, ACT 2612 (Published 03JAN2001)

KING: John Whiteley King b. Auckland, New Zealand, c. 1857, marr. Esther Barham c. 1833. They went to NSW c. 1890. They had children Percy, Reginald, Queenie, Geoffrey. John died at Gladesville Hospital on September 21, 1905. Seeking descendants for family history. Contact M. Mackenzie, PO Box 4194, East Gosford, NSW 2250 or 4325 3035 (Published 23MAY2005)

KING: Seeking descendants of Governor Philip Gidley King for a reunion planned for 2000. Contact Governor King Family Reunion, PO Box 268, Spit Junction, NSW 2088 (Published 26OCT1999)

KIRBY: Frederick b 1901 Hawera (NZ), lived Snape Street, Maroubra c.1930s. Parents Margaret A. and John Walter. Seeking any information. Gloria 9876 5688 (Published 28MAR2003)

KIRBY: Joan Marguerite, daughter of Jack and Olive Amy Kirby married Sydney James MULFORD in Newcastle, NSW in 1942. Seeking any information. Gloria 99876 5688 (Published 06MAY2003)

KNIGHT: See HOWIE/KNIGHT. (Published 21-22MAY2005)

KNIGHT: seeking details and/or descendants of John (b 1911), Joy (b 1913) and Mary (b 1917), siblings of Lionel Ernest George (James) Knight (b Quirindi 1909, d Parkes, 1997). Their parents were Leonard J. (b Gunnedah 1879, d Sydney, 1959) and Hannah (Elsie) STOTT (b 1878, d 1919). They married in Newcastle in 1908. Leonard remarried (Gladys I. FINLEY, b 1902) in 1923 at St. Barnabas, Sydney. John, Joy and Mary may have been fostered following Hannah's death and may have taken other surnames. Contact Grahame Knight, gknight@bigpond.net.au or PO Box 242, West Pennant Hills, NSW 2125 (Published 07-08MAY2005)

KNOX: William m Margaret Mc GOVERN. Associated family names: GIBBS, FRANKLIN, TUMETH, BURRELL. Seeking descendants. Contact, D. Martin, 282 Trenayr Road, Grafton, NSW 2460 (Published 18APR2001)

KOCH: George Bernard and Elizabeth, arrived 1849, Parland. Children Joachim John, Joseph and Louisa. Family reunion October 3-4, Tenterfield NSW. Also interested in other Koch families on Parland. Contact Loretta Vickery, 147 Thompson St, Drummoyne 2047. (Published 26JAN1999)

KROEHNERT family reunion: Seeking descendants of Kroehnert family and following generation, which includes BURTON, BISHOP and ALBONE. Phone 9831 6024 or 9602 4657 (ah). (Published 8MAR2002)

LAING: Albert Thomas. Was an Englishman who married Ruby MEIGER who was part Aboriginal. They had a daughter, Dawn, who was a commercial artist. I believe Albert served with the Second Light Horse in Gallipoli and re-enlisted as an instructor in WW11 with the 7^th Garrison. He had a severe limp. Seeking any information. Mark Peden 63 Green Lane, Ashington, Northumberland, England NE63 8DF (Published 31JUL-01AUG2004)

LAKE: William and Charlotte. seeking descendants. Arrived Sydney (1836-37) with children James William, Francis E. and Charles. It is believed that Francis settled near Broulee on the NSW South Coast. Franciss son William settled in Tasmania. Contact Avonia Rainsford, 9875 3290(Published 23JAN2003)

LALOR: Myra b. Taree 1908 to Joseph and Mary Lalor. Later known as Myra Want. Seeking information or descendants. Contact Deborah Xeureb, PO Box 410, Summer Hill, NSW 2130 (Published 22JAN1999)

LALOR: Seeking descendants of William Hillier Lalor m Sarah Ann (nee GARDNER). Also Arthur Rowland MOULD. All born in England. Ray: e.gardner2@ntlworld.com (Published 08AUG2003)

LAMONT Clan: Seeking members for Faulconbridge Centenary of Federation Committee. Contact Noel Selway, 87 St. Georges Crescent, Faulconbridge, NSW 2776. (Published 17MAY2000)

LANE: Geoffrey James Lane; born Camperdown, August 7, 1926. Served in the Australian Army 1944-1947. Son of the late Thomas and Gladys Lane who lived in Port Macqaurie circ 1982. Can anyone help me with his whereabouts? Please contact Ken Lane kenandaudreylane@aol.com or 7 Ringcroft Gardens, Moston, Manchester, M40 5GG England (Published 11-12DEC2004)

LANE: seeking descendants of Thomas E. Lane b 1898, Bowral, m Gladys VINING 1925, Mudgee. Possibly had two children, one named Greg. We believe Thomas was a barrister. His parents were James Lane, b England 1865, d Rockdale 1918, and Minnie, d Rockdale 1940. James had a daughter, Elsie Lane, b Bowral 1893. In July 1982 she was living in Castle Hill. We have an interesting story to tell. Contact Ken and Audrey Lane, kenandaudreylane@aol.com or 7 Ringcroft Gardens, Moston, Manchester, M40 5GG England (Published 13-14NOV2004)

LANGFORD: William and Eliza. Went to Grange, NSW, 1865. Nine children—William, Charles, Fredrick. Annie, Isabella Broadbent, Alice Clarke, Florence Estens, Harriet Thomson/Asher, Edith Harmer. Contact Miss M. Dixon, 10 Rountree Way, Marmion, WA, 6020 (Published 11FEB1999)

LANGMAID: Joseoh m Elizabeth (FUGE) in England, 1856 and emigrated shortly thereafter. Eight children. Joseph d 1904 in Muswellbrook; John and Mary (HILL); John G. and Jessie (McLEOD) (m 1914) in Paddington. Seeking descendants to share large family database. Will refund postage.Contact Bessie Gannon Xx31, 468 Simcoe St.N., Oshawa, ON L1G 4T6, Canada (Published 24AUG2000)

LAST: Alf arrived in Sydney 1920s-30s with brother Harry. Married Florence (JACOBS. Lived in Arncliffe. Seeking descendants for family history. Contact 9450 0560 (Published 07JUN2001)

LAVERTER: see BENJAMIN

LAWLESS: seeking descendants of Thomas Michael and John Lawless who had stalls in the Sydney City Fruit Markets from 1851, and other Irish Lawless connections, for family reunion in Sydney later this year. Contact Dierdre Shaw,5 Rikara Place, Frenchs Forest , NSW 2086. 9451 6903 (Published 10JUL2002)

LAWRENCE: see CROUCHER

LAWSON: George. His sister Bella m Davey “Jack” MITCHELL. Emigrated 1903 to Narrabeen. Five sons including Bruce, Davey, Allan. George’s son Christopher was a merchant seaman during WW11. Descendants of Christopher traveling from Britain and seeking descendants for reunion. Contact Margaret Jenkinson (Lawson), 13 Brooklands Avenue, Liverpool, L22 3XY, England. (Published 05JAN2001)

LAWSON: John (1794-1874) lived seafaring life, then m Louisa, settled Nth Tasmania. Son, also John, arr. Portland, Vic. 1855, m Catherine HARBER, settled Concord, NSW 1889. John mgr local tanners Farleigh Nettheims. Children: John III, George, Mary, Isaiah, Louisa, Sarah, Joseph, Frederick and Alfred. Seeking descendants. Contact Dennis Heath, 9831 8413 (Published 15APR1999)

LAWSON: Robert Boondooma. Seeking family of my great-uncle, born c1910 Stanthorpe. Last known as an accountant on Belltrees. Rosemary (07) 3878 7752 (Published 24-25JUL2004)

LAWSON: William. Seeking any information on William Lawson who married Glendora WILSON in September 1888, Hill End, NSW. William went to Western Australia, possibly around 1908, with his children, Pearl, Rubie, Royal, Arnold, Charlotte and possibly Violet and Harold. Glendora stayed in Hill End. William died in Kalgoorlie in 1944. He had a sister called Clara Belina, born in Victoria 1857. Maggie MAYNE nee Lawson was a niece of William's; she had two daughters called Eileen and Jean born in Broken Hill. Contact Diana Stockdale, delpros@bigpond.net.au or PO Box 929 Kalgoorlie, WA 6430 or (08) 9021 5141 (Published 27-28NOV2004)

LEE: William. Reunion celebrating the 200th birthday of the patriarch of the Lee family of Creekborough, Bungendore and Burra, NSW. Picnic in Bungendore Park, December 1 at 11am. Related families McENALLY, ARMSTRONG, GUISE, LETT, BLUNDELL, GIBBS, HARRIOTT, RIELY,McHENRY, TAYLOR. Also seeking information regarding William's parents William Obery Lee and Catherine Riely. Contact John .C. Lee jonleee@yahoo.com or 0409 658 604 (Published 25NOV2002)

LEEHY: June. born January 28, 1927, to Maurice and Mary Leehy. Family home in Denison Street, Waverly. Seeking June and/or information for family history research. Ron Matthews, roncrem@bigpond.net.au or 9904 2990 (Published 02MAR2004)

LEGGETT: Samuel and Ellen (CLOUGHLY) arrived on Agnes 1842. Settled near Maitland. Children Samuel (m Frances LEONARD, Eliza Jane (m John PATTON), Mary (m James SLACK-SMITH), Alexander (died in childhood), John (m Emma GROVES), Sarah (m Henry SHORT and Frederick SOUTHCOMBE), Alexander (m Sarah CLARK), Robert (m Isabella HOOPER), James (m Charlotte ABEL) and Thomas (m Elizabeth HOOPER). Seeking descendants for family history and reunion. Contact Dianne Brooks 9632 7040 or Gillian Baker 4227 2316 (Published 14MAY2001)

LEWIS family: Seeking descendants of this family that arrived in Australia in 1852. Recent family names in the Sydney area include LEWIS, MURRAY, PROUD and HODGSON. I have a bundle of family papers that I wish to return to the rightful owners. Among them is the will of Edith Blanche Lewis who died in April 1975. Fred Waite, fred@lichfield-waite.freeserve.co.uk or 4 Copperfields, Lichfield, Staffs. WS14 9YQ, England (Published 17-18JUL2004)

LEWIS: seeking descendants of George Lewis and Sarah FREDERICK (m July 4 1808) for reunion, Wesleyan Chapel, Castlereagh Road, Castlereagh, June 9. Related names; PARKER, DARGIN, GLAZIER, BYRNES. Contact Warwick Cathro, (02) 6236 9187 or wcathro@hotmail.com (Published 30APR2002)

LIDDELL: Dr Mark, d Nowra 1968. Seeking descendants and associates for history of Australian fishing. Contact Bob Dunn, 15 Allambie Avenue, Caringbah NSW 2229 (Published 12OCT1999)

LILL: see FITZPATRICK

LINAKER: Sophie. See SCHUMACHER, John.

LINDSAY: Algernon. Seeking relatives of Algernon. I believe he lived in the Leichhardt area, died in the 1950s, had a daughter, Fairlie, and son, Dudley. Contact millard@iprimus.com.au (Published 17JUN2002)

LINTERN: John. Father Leonard LINTERN. Grandparents Albert A. and Florence E. (nee BISSAKER). Lived Perth about 1980 before moving to Kenmore, Queensland. Contact Geoff Bissaker, PO Box 325, Gerringong NSW 2534 (Published 16DEC1998)

LITCHFIELD family: a Litchfield family reunion will be held at Port Macquarie on September 10-11. All Litchfield families are invited to attend. Contact Janet Dickinson, Box 8854, Mackay, Qld 4740 (Published 11MAY2005)

LITTLE: Andrew (b 1865, Scotland) m Emma C. BLINDT, 1892, Murwillumbah. Son Fletcher. Owned abattoir and died in Burwood, Sydney 1938. Seeking information. Contact David Little, 35 Paremata Street, Atawhai, Nelson, NZ. (Published 12JAN1999)

LITTLE: Fletcher, b Murwillumbah, 1893, to Andrew and Emma Little, m Leslie Isabelle SMITH 1923. Moved to Albury, newsagent there until 1944. Relative seeking information. Contact David Little, 35 Paremata St. Atawhai, Nelson, New Zealand. (Published 09APR1999)

LIVESEY: Thomas b. 1886 at Whittle le Woods, Lancashire, England. Arrived in Australia c. 1920s and lived in Roseville, Sydney, in 1950s. Seeking descendants for family historical research. Phone 9360 0217 or email: PBLivesey@aol.com (Published13FEB2001)

LLOYD: Francis Graham - my paternal grandfather was either London editor or London correspondent of the Sydney Morning Herald c 1900. The latest he could have worked is up to 1920 when he had a stroke and was paralysed. I know he visited Australia at some time as we have photographs of some expedition and major building works, possibly railroad or rail bridge building. His son (my father) is alive but unable to shed any light on this matter.Write to Maggy Tebbs, andyandmaggy@care4free.net (Published 09-11APR2004)

LOCKE: Edward, carrier, farmer and publican. Seeking information about Edward as part of a research project. Married Mary KEARNEY in 1857 in Bathurst. They had an inn 14 miles out of Bathurst in the 1860s and had possibly up to nine children Mary B. (b 1860), Michael J. (b 1861), Edward B., (b 1863), Maria B.(b 1865), Johanna B, (b 1867), John C. (b 1869), Edward D. (b 1876), Michael B. (b 1877), Edward F. (b 1879). Susan.C.West@studentmail.newcastle.edu.au or 4952 7364 (Published 21JAN2004)

LOFTUS family reunion: a reunion will be held on March 27 at the West Albury Hall from 1pm. Some of the Loftus women married men with the following surnames: McLAUGHLIN (Lithgow, Bathurst area, COEN, (Dubbo), McPHEE (Lithgow), McPHEE (Tuena, Bourke), McGOVERN (Carcoar), McCABE (Bathurst), HANRAHAN, (Sydney and Moss Vale), GREENHALGH (Sydney, Newcastle and Bathurst/ Lithgow), SADLER-ELDRIDGE, (Barrabri/Gloucester). Phone Wella, 6059 2365 (Published 26-28DEC2003)

LONEY: Thomas S. pharmaceutical chemist and druggist. Probably came to Sydney from UK, early 1880s. Seeking descendants who would like certificates recently found. Contact P. King, 9481 8274 (Published 07APR1999)

LORAINE: June (nee WILKS), born c 1931. She had a son Antony (or Anthony) born c 1952. She is the daughter of Wilfrid Alan and Constance Lee Wilks, of Crows Nest, Sydney. Her father was a postal officer. Any information is appreciated. Contact Lee Wilks, leebeve@hotmail.com or 4301 St. Marys Ave, North Vancouver, B.C. Canada V7N1Y8 (Published 05-06MAR2005)

LOVE: See BEARD

LOVELL: see PETTERS

LOVERIDGE: See HUDSON

LOWE: seeking descendants of Peter and Margaret, settled and farmed in the Quirindi area 1870s. Had 11 children - Mary (m George JOHNSTON), Annie, Peter (m Jane McKENNA), James, Catherine (m Hugh HUGHES), John (m Matilda STRAUB), Margaret, Patrick (m Hanoria HICKEY ), Francis, Bernard, Ellen (m Henry LEE). Please phone Richard Anderson: (h) 9502 2662, (w) 9782 1621 (Published 13NOV2001>)

LOWE: seeking descendants of the following Lowe families, all born in Melbourne: James Samuel b 1853 m Margaret NEILSON; Margaret Emma b 1854 m Archibald Hamilton SMITH; John Ferguson b 1857 m Alice Louisa SMEDLEY; William Alfred b 1859 m Rachael JARVIS; Sarah Ann b 1861 m Oliver Marteene HAWKINS; Arthur Blair b 1868 m Annie O'BRIEN, and Christina b 1870 m William O'BRIEN. Susanne Lowe soux@bigpond.com.au or PO Box 83 North Melbourne, Vic 3051 (Published 04JUN2004)

LOWREY: a reunion is to be held for the descendants of Thomas and Bridget ( nee RYAN) Lowrey of Tipperary, Ireland, and Inverell, on October 2-3. Associated surnames: GLEESON, McARDLE, ,LEWIS, RYAN, CAVANAGH, McMAHON, MORONEY, MATTHEWS, SALMON, SMITH, COLEMAN, FARRELL, WADE, BOGGS, HANRAHAN, DODD, FINN, DENTON. Marie Stewart, cjmtstewart@uq.net.au or (07) 3880 0057 (Published 28JUN2004)

LOWREY: see CAVANAGH

LUCAS: see KENDRICK/LUCAS/GINN

LUIWAN: Ann b, 1922 at Maryborough, Vic, only daughter of herbalist William Luiwan and Violet YEE LET. Seeking descendants for family history. Call John Liddy, (07) 3359 4907 (Published 08MAR2000)

LUKE: Frederick m. Sarah (LAWRENCE), 1898. Children: Ernest, Alfred, Edward, Walter, Cecil, Daisy, Leslie, Lindsay, William, Lily, Norman, Hazel. Seeking descendants for family history. Contact Brian Siversen, 10 Bonnefin Place, Castle Hill NSW 2154. (Published 02MAR2000)

LUXFORD: James: (1862-1941) , 1885 Mary Christine HUNY (b 1866). Issue: Whendertina/Whendelean m William BOND (daughter Beryl); Walter R.J. m Caroline McQUEEN(daughter Ethel Irene m Ronald BAILEY) Arthur Ernest m Ida REED; Ethel M. Seeking descendants for family history. Contact Brian Siversen, 10 Bonnefin Place, Castle Hill, NSW 2154 (Published 25AUG2000)

LUXFORD: William Horace (b 1894) m Elizabeth Josephine PEARCE or Lily Elizabeth Pearce in 1924 at Ryde, NSW (two marriage registrations exist of same marriage with different names). Lived in Hunters Hill. Children Violet (m BARNETT); William and Clifford. Descendants sought for family history. Contact Brian Siversen, 10 Bonnefin Place, Castle Hill, NSW 2154. (Published 15JAN2001)

LYNCH: Michael and Margaret (BURNS) arrived on Emigrant into Qld, 1850, lived Ipswich. Children: Daniel (b 1830), Catherine (b 1832), Johanna (b 1834), Edmund/Edwin, (b 1836), Bridget (b 1839), Thomas (b 1841), Patrick (b 1844). Seeking descendants for reunion planned September 30, 2000. Contact Jill Giese (Lynch), 02 6922 3531 (Published 17JUN1999)

LYNCH: Seeking descendants from the children of William Sullivan Lynch, who arrived in NSW in 1854 (from Limerick), and Mary SEYMOUR, who also arrived in 1854 ( from Tipperary). They married in 1857 in Ararat, Victoria, and settled in Parkes NSW, in 1857. Children; Patrick (married Kate), Matthew (married Emma HILDERBRAND), Michael (married Henrietta McMILLAN), Marie (married Ernest TARLINTON), Ellen (married Hugh GALLAGHER), Honora or Nora (married Thomas HINES), William (married Selina REYNOLDS), Margaret (married Brian McNAMARA), Catherine, Jack (married Flo TRAUTWEIN), Bridget, Martha (married Francis PERROTTET) and Thomas (married Anne CLANCY). This year marks 150 years in Australia for the family. A reunion is planned. Please contact Edmund Lynch, slynch@vtown.com.au or 0422 411 052 (Published 10-11JAN2004)

LYNCH: William Lynch and Mary SEYMOUR arr. Australia 1854 and m 1857 Ararat. Vic. Settled c. 1870s in Parkes region. Children; Ellen, Michael, Matthew, William, Mary Anne, Patrick, Katherine, Bridget, Margaret, john, Martha, Nora and Thomas. Celebrating 150 years since arrival from Ireland, October 3, Camden. Edmund, slynch1@vtown.com.au or 0422 411 052 (Published 08SEP2004)

LYNCH: William Sullivan. Arrived in 1854 from Ireland, indentured to his brother Patrick who came to Australia in 1840. He married Mary SEYMOUR in 1857 at Ararat, Victoria, later settling in Parkes district. Their children were; Michael, Matthew, Ellen, Honora, Mary Ann, William, Margaret, Catherine, Bridget, John, Patrick, Martha and Thomas. Family names of descendants include AVEYARD, McMILLAN, REYNOLDS, McLEOD, GRIEVE, KELLY, McDERMOTT, SELMON, GALLAGHER, EDWARDS, McALARY, ANDERSON, TARLINTON, McNAMARA, NICHOLAS, PERROTTET, HINES, PHILLIPS, NIXON, HAMILTON, BARRY, NIALL, IRVINE, SOUTHWELL, CARTER, BOLGER, NIXON, BRAHAM, BALLHAUSEN, WEISBAUM and DUCKWORTH. Descendants are invited to a 150 year reunion on October 3. Susan Lynch, slynch@vtown.com.au or 042 2411052 (Published 17-18JUL2004)

LYNDON: Michie Watt: (1895-1973) m Grace DOWLING (1891-1979). Daughter Phyllis (marriage unknown) lived in Woollahra or Waverley. Seeking descendants for family history. Contact Elaine Siversen, 10 Bonnefin Place, Castle Hill NSW 2154 (Published 20JUL2000)

L’ANDRE: Antoine and de RIVEAUX: Francois. These French prisoners of war and cousins arr. 1800 on Royal Admiral. Francois married Winefred DOWLING. Son; Jean (later John REDMOND). Deported 1804 and Winefred remarried Edward Redmond. Seeking descendants for family history. Call Sue McCarthy 9642 4578 (Published 03SEP2001)

MACKENZIE: Hugh B. m Selina G. M. ODELL (b 1884), 1906. Lived Newcastle and Sydney. Seeking descendants. Contact Bruce Wright, 9 Bolgart Court, Elanora, Qld 4211 (Published 14JAN1999)

MADDEN Family: Reunion on May 4, at the Rosewood Showgrounds from 9am, for descendants of Patrick and Margaret Madden who arrived in Queensland on January 12, 1863, on the Flying Cloud. Settled in Rosewood. Jim Madden, 45 Bernadette court, Rosewood, Qld 4340, or Lorrae Johnson,TAJ@uq.net.au (Published 18FEB2003)

MAGRATH: see COOK

MAGUIRE: Beverly, daughter of Alan and Mary Maguire(nee EDWARDS) b August 1944. Sister of Bruce, mother of Donna and Karen. She lived at Concord West, Kingsgrove. Cousin seeks information. Contact Heather, heatherson@bigpond.com (Published 06-07NOV2004)

MAISEY: Samuel, convict 1819, m Mary Ann CORK. Children: George (b 1836), Elizabeth (b 1838 m MONGAN), Sarah (b 1841,m TOWERS), Samuel (b 1844), Mary (b 1846, m HOGAN), Emma (b 1848, m BROWN), Louisa (b 1851, m JAMES), Clara (b 1853, m SALISBURY), Alice (b 1855, m CUNNINGHAM), Christina (b 1862, m ROBEY). Seeking descendants. Contact Dianne Marshall, (02) 4976 1769 (Published 04JUN1999)

MAKIN: Fredrick Arthur (1872-1938), soldier married Maud Emily (née PRATT, 1879-1944). Children: Arthur V. Makin (b 1901 m Ethel CLAYTON, 1928) and Ethel W. Makin (b 1910). Seeking descendants. Contact Tom O’Driscoll (08) 9734 7501 (Published 14MAY1999)

MALDEN: Seeking descendants of Alfred and Emma Malden for family reunion. Harvey Lowe Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, October 6, from 10am. Contact Bruce Malden, 9899 1214 (Published 16AUG2002)

MALING: John and Amelia, m 1867 Parramatta. Daughters Amy Florence (b 1873) m Robert MOORE (1896), Anne Edith (b 1875) m Arthur H. BROWN (1892), Alice Maud (b 1883) m William J.WAINWRIGHT (1918), Azel Ella (b 1886) m Sydney W. HAYWOOD (1920). Information sought for family history. Contact D. Paul, PO Box 343, Eastwood, NSW 2122 (Published 12AUG2002)

MANNING: see SHORE SCHOOL

MANNIX: seeking contact with Denny Mannix (nee LANE) who would be 35-40. At one time she lived in/near Gosford. Her father was Geoffrey James Lane, b 1926. Information wanted for genealogy purposes. Contact Ken and Audrey Lane, kenandaudreylane@aol.com (Published 21-22MAY2005)

MANNS: Isaac, arrived in Sydney from England, 1831. Seeking information and descendants. Surnames include GINGER, WRIGHT and DEWS. Contact John Manns, 6 Iolanthe Drive, Duncraig. WA 6023 (Published 29SEP1999)

MANNS: Isaac. Arrived Sydney 1831. Related surnames. GINGER, SAWYER, WRIGHT. Seeking descendants. Contact Joan Manns, 6 Iolanthe Drive, Duncraig, WA 6023 (Published 20OCT1998)

MARKS family: seeking Bessie, Alick and Harry, children of Barnett Marks, of Thirroul, NSW, and half siblings of Private Maurice (Morris) Marks, born Leeds 1900, died France 1918. Phone the archivist, Australian Jewish historical Society, 9518 7596. (Published 30DEC2002)

MARQUIS CORNWALLIS: convict transport ship from Ireland, arr. 1796. About 250 male and female convicts on board, many were Defenders and other rebels. Seeking information or descendants. Contact Barbara Hall, 8/35 Byron Street, Coogee 2034 (Published 17FEB1999)

MARSHALL: William Robert Magness, m Ann (née SUMPTER). Ship’s tender, lived Gravesend, Eng, 1889. Ann later lived Melbourne and Elizabeth Bay. Son Frederick William Marshall b 1850s, grand-daughter Grace Mary Forster (née Meek). Seeking descendants. Contact Doug Marshall, 26 Government Road, Nords Wharf, NSW 2281 (Published 04FEB1999)

MARTIN: Rachel (née HAYES) (b 1881), Bega, m Alfred MARTIN, (1914), Sydney. Children: Marion (b 1914), John (b 1915), William (b 1916) and Walter (b 1917 d 1923). Seeking descendants. Contact John Hayes, after hours (02) 6552 2954 (Published 11MAR1999)

MARTIN: Gordon O. and Mary A. (GILDEA) d 1930. Only son Frank. Seeking descendants as wish to return family photos. Contact Christine Campbell, Lot 1612, Barrett Street, Southern River, Perth WA 6110 (Published 17AUG2000)

MARTIN: James - see FAULCONBRIDGE CENTENARY

MARTIN: John m Sarah (nee Cummins) Orange 1868. Seeking descendants. Contact Helen Butler, 3 Shelby Road, St. Ives, NSW 2075 (02) 9449 3542 (Published 08FEB2000)

MARTIN: Seeking descendants of George Martin, postal assistant, of Corrimal, NSW, around 1920-22. Contact Jillian Martin pisces17@optusnet.com.au or 6025 5640 (Published 08AUG2002)

MARTINS: Frank and Sarah. Sarah (née TEMPERLEY) b 1841, Bolton, Eng. arr. Sydney 1842. Information sought. Contact Graham Wilcox, 8/4 Walton Crescent, Abbotsford, NSW 2046. (Published 06FEB1999)

MASON/WHITTLE: Nathaniel Mason (1851-1925) and Ida Whittle (1958-1935) m 1879 Vegetable Creek, NSW resided Grafton/Hillgrove/Sydney. Children; Ida (b1881) m O'KEEFE, John (1883), Martha (1886) m BRACKIN, James (1888), Muriel (1890) m MOORE, Percy (1893), Nathaniel (1899) m P. PAUL, Alfred Clarence (1901) m L. GREEN. Seeking descendants for family history. Robyn, rheggen@tpg.com.au or10 Bowser Place, Curtin, ACT 2605 (Published 10-11JUL2004)

MASSIE: Robert George, Commissioner of Crown Lands, Macleay River District, 1842-1848. Seeking information for preparation of profile by Macleay River Historical Society. Contact John McPhillips, 9416 3968 (Published 22SEP1999)

MASTERTON; Steve. Lived Vineyard area 1967-69. Friend from that time seeking contact or information. Contact P.A. Waters, 65 Havelock Road, Derby, DE23 8TN, England. (Published 10NOV1998)

MATHESON: see FORBES.

MATTHEWS/SHAW/WELHAM: seeking descendants of James Alexander Shaw and Eliza Jane Welham who were married on March 22, 1855, at Newcastle. Information required for family history. Contact Reg James, nerylreg@aol.com or 9144 3183 (Published 07-08MAY2005)

MATTHEWS: See CARR.

MAULDEN: John (1810-93) m Elizabeth SINFIELD (d 1855). Children: Ann m Charles MOSSMAN; Samuel m Emma STOKES; Denis m Alice RADFORD; Levi m Hannah MATTERSON. Came to Australia then married Sarah BAKER, Sydney 1856. Children: William, Frances, Frederick. Seeking descendants and information for family tree. Contact R Daniels (02) 4325 3066. (Published 21NOV1998)

MAURICE: seeking descendants of Harry James Maurice, b.1905. Barry Maurice, janice.maurice@bigpond.com or (08) 9527 2054 (Published 01JUN2005)

MAYO: Ethel May (née BULGIN) b 1879 Woollahra, m 1907 Lewis Augustus Mayo (b c 1880, Orange). Believed to have remarried --- surname unknown. d c 1963. Seeking descendants. Contact Peter A Bulgin, PO Box 339, Rose Bay, NSW 2029 (Published 23FEB1999)

MEEHAN: Mark (b 1884) m 1911 Jean (WATSON). Surviving children James, Iris, Jean. Seeking descendants for family history. Phone Elaine Siverson, 9634 3534 (Published 07APR2000)

MEEHAN: Mark (b 1884) m Jean WATSON, 1911. Children (b 1912-18, Woonona and Bulli): James D, Mark; Iris Kathleen m Reginald LEATHEM, 1941; Jean Isabel m Eric LAUGHLIN, 1939. Seeking descendants. Contact Elaine Siversen, 10 Bonnefin Place, Castle Hill NSW 2154. (Published 18NOV1998)

MEEHAN: Sisters Rose (m FLEMING), Cella (m BRADBURY) and Ann emigrated to Australia from Co. Westmeath, Ireland early 1880s. Rose Fleming had six children, Margaret was one, who had four children and lived in Brisbane in 1923. Seeking information and descendants. Contact Louise Donlon. Moydow, Co Longford, Ireland. (Published 27AUG1999)

MEEKS: John - see FAULCONBRIDGE CENTENARY

MEGGINSON: see FRANK

MELVEN: James m Anne CREIGHTON. Lived Campbelltown area 1850s. Daughter Katherine (b 1854) m Andrew ERWIN, St Leonards 1885. Seeking descendants. Contact Madeline Ide, 396 Verrierdale Road, Verrierdale, Qld 4562. (Published 28NOV1998)

MELVILLE and Son: Undertaker firm operating in Newtown in late 1800s. Records for 1883-1885 sought for family research. Contact R. Snedden, 4/35 Bishop Street, Dubbo, NSW 2830 (Published 08JAN2001)

MELVILLE: Hector G. m Jessie L. HARDACRE, Redfern 1940. Seeking descendants for family research. Contact R.Snedden, 4/35 Bishop Street, Dubbo, NSW 2830. (Published 10NOV1998)

MELVILLE: Tom G (d. 1960, Sydney). Son of Adam and Helena, and brother of Joan and Chester. Seeking descendants and relatives. Contact Richard Snedden, 4/35 Bishop Street, Dubbo 2830 (Published 19JAN1999)

MELVILLE: Harden, Sidney and Henry, Alfred, artist brothers in Sydney c1841-9. Information sought re their work and family in connection with publication of " The Adventures of a Griffin", Harden's account of voyages of HMS Fly and Bramble 1842-6. Contact, B. Spurgeon, (02) 6249 7332 (Published 24FEB1999)

MEURANT: Ferdinand (1765-1844), the first jeweler in Australia. Seeking descendants for reunion, January 8. Contact Chester Meurant, (02) 4226 3525 (Published 12NOV1999)

MEYER: Ferdinand and William. Researchers in the Riverina are seeking to re-establish contact with the descendants of brothers Ferdinand (1850-1919) and William (1857-1930) Meyer who worked as carpenters in Petersham, Leichhardt, Marrickville and neighbouring suburbs from 1880-1930. Many of their children married and lived in this same general area of Sydney. The children of these two families were: William Ferdinand, Thomas Arthur, Ferdinand Frederick (married Jessie GLOVER), Henry Livingston (married Amy POULSON), Ethel, Arthur William (married Olive PRICE), Violet (married Thomas BROWN), Albert Victor (married Elsie CARRUTHERS) and Herbert L. (married Mabel OSMOND). Write to Meyer family Researchers, mecklenburg1846@hotmail.com or 56 Gregadoo Road, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 (Published 13DEC2003)

MILES: Norman Walter. Seeking relatives of flight sergeant Miles, RAAF (d 1944) 100 Sq., formerly of Mortdale NSW, for research on airmen of Bomber command in Le Centre de la France WW11. Write to Alain Charpentier, La Procurerie, 41300, Orcay, France. (Published 08MAY2000)

MILLAND: Bridget Miland was a personal maid for Catherine HAYES and travelled everywhere with her (c. 1856-1861) and knew Catherine's friends and family in Ireland. I've found a Bridget Miland from County Galway, Ireland who died in 1875 and is buried on Braidwood, NSW. I'm not certain she is the same Bridget Miland but the name is uncommon and the maid was from Galway also. Seeking any information about the Miland family in Australia from from 1820 to 1875 and particularly anything about Bridget. Contact Terence Hayes, hipro@utvinternet.com or7 Marymount, Ferrybank, Waterford, Ireland. (Published 14-15MAY2005)

MILLER: David Henry (b c 1874, Gosford) m Agnes F. ODELL (b 1883, Narrabri), Dora Ck 1910. Lived Bingarra. Was farmer and grazier. Seeking descendants. Contact Bruce Wright, 9 Bolgart Court, Elanora, Qld 4221. (Published 17NOV1998)

MILLER: (aka HURD) Samuel b 1824 d 1887; m Martha WEBBY in 1850. Children; Henry (1851-1943) m COOPER in 1873, Singleton; George (1859-1956) m Matilda HILDER; William Fyal ( 1861-1917) m GARDNER; Selina (1863-1944) m FLACK; Herbert (1864-1947) m PAUL; Amandaline (1868-1928) m SWEENEY; May (1872-1939) m WHYTE; Gertrude ((1874-1961) m PAUL. Seeking descendants, information and photographs to assist with my family tree. Contact Rhonda Reese, rhondaree@bigpond.com or 11 Spurway Street, Ermington, NSW 2115 or 9638 3766 (Published 23-240OCT2004)

MILLER: Amelia Matilda (nee WATTS). Died Woodburn. Daughter of Daniel Watts; m John at Terrara. Seeking information for family history. Rhonda Reese, rhondaree@bigpond.com or 11Spurway Street, Ermington, NSW 2115, or 9638 3766 (Published 18AUG2004)

MILLER: Henry, Born 1851, died 1943, Tamworth. He married (1873, Singleton) Phoebe COOPER, born 1855, Ravensworth. Seeking information and descendants for family tree. Rhonda Reese, rhondaree@bigpond.com or 11 Spurway Street, Ermington, NSW 2115, or 9638 3766 (Published 05-06MAR2005)

MILLER: Herbert b 1864 Maitland, d 1947 Mayfield. Married Eliza PAUL (b 1876 Singleton) in Singleton 1897. Seeking information and descendants for family tree. Rhonda Reese, rhondaree@bigpond.com or 11 Spurway Street, Ermington, NSW 2115, or 9638 3766 (Published 10MAR2005)

MISSEN: William (1865-1952) m Sarah Jane ODELL (1867-1903) at “Retreat Station”, Bendemeer. Children (b 1867-1903): Vera May (m Alexander B. ANDERSON, 1922) and Oscar Vyna (m Coral K. PARKER, 1932)--- children Arnold V., Ellen H., Florie Unis, Keith William. Seeking descendants. Contact Bruce Wright, 9 Bolgart Court, Elanora, Qld 4221 (Published 06MAY1999)

MITCHELL: George Deane. b Caltowie (SA) 1894. Served in WW1 in 10th and 48th Bns and in WW11in 43 Aust. Landing Craft Company. Died 1961 in Coogee, NSW (survived by wife Thelma and son George) Seeking information on son or any other living relatives. Joyce Bradley, bradres@bigpond.com or 6297 1317. (Published 10-11JUL2004)

MITCHELL: I am seeking any information on or descendants of Charles and Mary Ann Mitchell for my family tree. In 1947 they lived in Pennant Hills Road, Pennant Hills, NSW. Charles and Mary Ann (nee DURWOOD) were married in Dundee, Scotland, in 1908 and later emigrated to Australia. Contact Mrs Olwen Miller-Kelly, 1 (flat J) Barra Terrace, Mill O' Mains, Dundee, DD4 9SG, Scotland. (Published 01-02JAN2005)

MITCHELL: seeking descendants of Eric Mitchell, late of Maroubra, father of Ian and Bob, grandad of Shannon, Nathan and Andrew. Eric's brothers are Jim and Jack. Would like to share family history. Helen Waller, Helen-waller2003@hotmail.com or 4340 1263 (Published 03-04JUL2004)

MONTGOMERY: Margaret, and sisters Anna, Katherine MARTIN( travelled from Lurgan, Ireland, to join Margaret). Other relatives owned a Sydney hotel and amusement park in 1890. Seeking descendants. Contact Shelia Scott Hula, 9953 2605 (Published 16JUN1999)

MOORE: George Ernest. (b 1868. d 1929) m Dorothy McKEARN at Cowra. June 25 1900. They had a daughter, Dorothy Eliza, b Leichhardt, m Walter Stephen COOPER in Randwick, February 18 1928. She later m Alfred William Paul GREIG on June 6 1938. George and Dorothy possibly had a son also. Seeking information for family history. M.E. Vale, 8/8 Shinfield Avenue, St Ives, NSW 2075 (Published 07-08AUG2004)

MOORE: John D. (1888-1958). Architect of buildings at Frensham school and private homes, and artist (painting of Sydney Harbour in AGNSW). Seeking information on Moore and his circle of friends (including partners, H.E. WARDELL and V.L.DOWLING) and his wife, Gladys OWEN, for planned book/exhibition. Phone Howard Tanner and Joanna Capon 9327 2222 (Published 01MAR2002)

MORENO: Julie. I am seeking contact with, or information relating to, my sister Julie, the daughter of Anthony John and Joan Moreno. Julie grew up in the Brookvale area in the 1950-60s. Contact John Laker, evejohn@dodo.com.au or 6226 3883 (Published 22-23JAN2005)

MORGAN: Evelyn. I am compiling a family history and am trying to trace the whereabouts of my great-aunt. Evelyn was born in 1903-04. She was the daughter of William Morgan and Mary Morgan (nee EVANS) from Stockton on Tees, Durham, UK. Her last known address was Taronga Parade, Caringbah, NSW. She was included in the electoral roll in July 2001 but not in the 2002 list. I fear that she may have died, although it is possible that she has moved to a nursing home. I am also to learn the addresses of relatives in Australia. Others who went there included her sisters. Mary Gwendoline, Hilda Doris and Alice and her brother Ivor. Mary Gwendoline (ALLEN) lived in Murwillumbah and she had children Roy Edward, Patricia, John Victor and Margaret (the latter, I believe, moved to Canada). Two other siblings, Nancy and Gwen, are said to have moved to the United States. Any information would be appreciated. Contact David Wilson, davemarg.Wilson@btinternet.com or 6 Dee View, Llanasa Road, Gronant, Prestatyn, Flintshire, North Wales, UK. (Printed 03-04JAN2004)

MORGAN: George J.T. (b. c1878) m. Agnes J. ODELL (b. 1874 ). Child, Gladys m. Herbert W. NEWTON, 1926. Seeking descendants. Contact Bruce Wright, 9 Bolgart Court, Elanora, QLD 4221 (Published 29OCT1998)

MORRIS: Brothers James, William and Storry arr. Australia 1851. William m Ann (MOONEY) at Campbelltown 1857. Children; Rachel b 1858 m William SHOOBRIDGE 1880. William b 1860 m Anthear KARKOE in 1893; Eva Maria b 1862; Adelaide b 1864 m John SMITH 1885; Caroline b 1865 m George CATT 1886; Jackson d 1868; Thursa b 1869 m John CATT 1894. Mark 1872-76. Seeking descendants for history of all brothers. Contact Neal Chiddy, (02) 4625 6646, or write to 22 Lilian Street, Campbelltown, NSW 2560 (Published 12DEC2001>)

MORRIS: Dr John Thomas. Seeking biographical details etc. for local history archive, of this medical doctor who died at Cassilis in 1877. Phone Roy Cameron, (02) 6377 1195 (Published 25JUN2002)

MORROW: One of my father's brothers-William J., Robert W., or most probably, Samuel Morrow- emigrated to NSW in the late 1940s-early 1950s. Their father, Robert Bell Morrow, moved from Northern Ireland to Birkenhead, Merseyside, late in 1909. Robert and his family were involved with shipbuilding. I presume whichever brother emigrated to NSW went to Sydney for this reason. Robert B. was born in 1875 and died in 1945. William J., Robert W. and Samuel were born in 1903, 1904 and 1908 respectively. Would anyone who might be related to this Morrow line, or who has information about it, please write to david.morrow01@ntlworld.com (Published 17JAN2004)

MORTIMER: Percy G. He was the son of George W. Mortimer and Mary Anne (nee GOLDWIN) b 1891, Woollahra NSW. He enlisted on August 7, 1915, in the 13^th ASC (Private 7878). He was sent to the front in France, and never returned to Australia. His descendents in France are now looking for their Mortimer cousins in Australia. Contact Mireille, PO Box 2533, or 4232 3099 (Published 28-29AUG2004)

MOSES: James Uriah (1842-1892) born Windsor. Children; Henry, Ann, Mary and Susan. Seeking descendants for family history. Phone Geoff Moses (02) 4579 6420 (Published 01JAN2001)

MOSES: Uriah Arrived Sydney in the Royal Admiral November 20, 1800. Served time and settled in Windsor. A son, Henry, changed name to FRIEND c1890. Moses and Friend descendants invited to reunion on November 12 at Windsor. Geoff Moses, (02) 4579 6420 (Published 18SEP2000)

MOSS: Henry m. Catherine HEGARTY. He arrived Geelong 1849. Children, Frederick, Henry, Eliza (CLOSE), James, Ellen (GRAY), Charles, Catherine (McGRABB). Seeking descendants. Contact Henry Moss, 104/9 Everton Street, Pymble NSW 2073 (Published 24OCT1998)

MULLHOLLAND KEENE OSMOND of FARQUHAR LITTLE: family reunion. Gladstone, Qld, June 18-20. Seeking descendants of David KEENE (b Gloucestershire, Eng 1839), Amelia Elizabeth REID (b Maitland, NSW, 1855; m 1875, Brisbane), Edward James MULHOLLAND (b c.1847, Newcastle, NSW) and Clara Adeline AKHURST/ACKHURST (b 1860, Kent Eng; m 1877 Roma, Qld). Contact Peter Johnston (07) 4975 7293 (Published 30MAR1999)

MULLINS: Peter. Son of Michael and Eliza (nee CONNELL). His nieces, Mary and Hannah were daughters of Michael ALLEN and Margaret (nee Mullins) and he brought them to Sydney (1883) from Araglan, Co. Limerick, Ireland. Hannah m Patrick OSULLIVAN and moved to New Zealand. Peter and Mary both married and stayed in Sydney. Seeking descendants for family tree. Write to Mary Veronica Wilkings, 57 Whanga Crescent, Titahi Bay, Porirua, NZ (Published 06DEC2002)

MURPHEY: Bridget, my maternal grandmother came to the US as a teenager, on her own, from Feakle, Ireland. As an adult she resided at St Marys Street, Wharton, New Jersey. At the same time she came to America, one or two of her sisters left Ireland for Australia. One married and had a son William Byron, whose last known address was Leopold Street, Croydon Park, NSW. I believe he had a daughter, Laura, who may have had twin sons, in the 1950s. I corresponded with a teenage girl somehow related to Byron, but we lost contact. I hope to re-establish contact with the family. Rose Bridget Finnegan Kehoe, rkehoe563@earthlink.net or 11033 Clarkston Road, Zionsville, Indiana, USA 46077-8726 (Published 31JUL-01AUG2004)

MURPHY: Simon (b c.1828, d 1899 Glebe) m Catherine. Children Jane (b 1852, d 1940), Nicholas (b 1855, m Jane HENRY 1883), Ann (b 1857), William (b 1859), Robert James (b 1861, m Jane SNEDDEN 1885) and Julia M. (b 1863, m Richard HANNAN 1883). Seeking descendants and information. Contact Mrs. A. Stuart, 1/25 Tonkin Street, Cronulla, NSW 2230 (Published 02APR1999)

MYERS: Seeking descendants of Benjamin Myers, father Emanuel Myers convicted in London and arrived on John Barry in 1818. Siblings: Joseph b 1833, Hannah b 1836, Henry b 1840, Priscilla b 1841, Abraham b 1843. Contact Ron Rosenberg 9363 3912 (Published FEB2002)