Volume 4 – The Alchins of Linton by Steve Green

Part 4 – Alchins of Linton, Kent; Montcalm, Michigan; and Dalton, NSW ...continued...

1.4.4.5.2.2  ~~  Frederick William Gilliard

Frederick was born at Maidstone in 1850 (Maidstone 1850 December qtr Volume 2a Page 347). The 1851 census records that the 5 month old infant was living with his extended family at 15 Woollet Street, Maidstone. William is not recorded with his mother in the 1861 census and he may have been at sea with his father.

The 1871 census records that Frederick was a barge mate (his father was a barge captain) and he was living with his parents at 15 Salem Street, Maidstone.

1.4.4.5.2.3  ~~  Charles Gilliard

Charles was born at Maidstone in 1854 (Maidstone 1854 March qtr Volume 2a Page 409). The 1861 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 25 Brunswick Street, Maidstone. The 1871 census records that Charles was a coach builder's apprentice and he was living with his parents at 15 Salem Street, Maidstone.

Charles probably married Isabella Jane Trendall in 1873 (Maidstone 1873 June qtr Volume 2a Page 911). Charles and Isabella had at least one child – Ada (1873). The parish register records that Charles was a wheelwright of Stone Street, Maidstone.

1.4.4.5.2.3.1  ~~  Ada Elizabeth Gilliard

Ada was born at Stone Street, Maidstone on 12th October 1873 and she was baptised at All Saints' church, Maidstone on 22nd February 1874.

1.4.4.5.2.4  ~~  Walter Gilliard

Walter was born at Brunswick Street, Maidstone in 1860 (Maidstone 1860 March qtr Volume 2a Page 471) and he was baptised at All Saints' church, Maidstone on 29th January 1860. The 1861 census records that the toddler was living with his family at 25 Brunswick Street, Maidstone.

The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 15 Salem Street, Maidstone. The 1881 census records that Walter was a Police Constable at the Police Station at Park Road, Sittingbourne. Walter married Agnes Gore in 1884 (Thanet 1884 March qtr Volume 2a Page 1128); she was born at St Nicholas at Wade in 1865.

Walter and Agnes had at least eight children – Frank (1885), Harold (1887), Winifred (1887), Sydney (1892), Ernest (1893), twins Arthur and Grace (1898) and Leonard (1900). The 1891 census records that Walter was a Police Constable 2nd Class and he and his wife and their three children were living at 42 High Brooms Road, Tonbridge. Walter's niece Agnes Gilliard was also living with them at the time.

The 1901 census records that Walter was still a Police Comstable and he and his wife and their seven children were living at Butchers Lane, Mereworth.

1.4.4.5.2.4.1  ~~  Frank Gilliard

Frank was born at Birchington in 1885 (Thanet 1885 December qtr Volume 2a Page 908). The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 42 High Brooms Road, Tonbridge. The 1901 census records that Frank was a general labourer and he was living with his family at Butchers Lane, Mereworth.

1.4.4.5.2.4.2  ~~  Harold H. Gilliard

Harold was born at Birchington in 1887 (Thanet 1887 December qtr Volume 2a Page 915). The 1891 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 42 High Brooms Road, Tonbridge. The 1901 census records that Harold was a general labourer and he was living with his parents at Butchers Lane, Mereworth.

1.4.4.5.2.4.3  ~~  Winifred Emilie Gilliard

Winifred was born at Headcorn in 1889 (Hollingbourn 1889 March qtr Volume 2a Page 762) and she was baptised at Headcorn on 24th February 1889. The 1891 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 42 High Brooms Road, Tonbridge. Winifred died (probably at Offham) in 1897 aged only 8 years (Malling 1897 June qtr Volume 2a Page 350).

1.4.4.5.2.4.4  ~~  Sydney W. Gilliard

Sydney was born at High Brooms in 1892 (Tonbridge 1892 March qtr Volume 2a Page 667). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Butchers Lane, Mereworth.

1.4.4.5.1.4.5  ~~  Ernest George Gilliard

Ernest was born at High Brooms in 1893 (Tonbridge 1893 December qtr Volume 2a Page 646). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Butchers Lane, Mereworth.

1.4.4.5.2.4.6  ~~  Arthur R. Gilliard

Arthur and his twin sister Gladys were born at Offham in 1898 (Malling 1898 June qtr Volume 2a Page 675). The 1901 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Butchers Lane, Mereworth.

1.4.4.5.2.4.7  ~~  Gladys E. Gilliard

Gladys and her twin brother Arthur were born at Offham in 1898 (Malling 1898 June qtr Volume 2a Page 675). The 1901 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Butchers Lane, Mereworth.

1.4.4.5.2.4.8  ~~  Leonard Gilliard

Leonard was born at Mereworth in 1900 (Malling 1900 June qtr Volume 2a Page 719). The 1901 census records that the 11 month old infant was living with his family at Butchers Lane, Mereworth.

1.4.4.5.2.5  ~~  Albert Gilliard

Albert was born at Brucswick Street, Maidstone in 1861 (Maidstone 1861 December qtr Volume 2a Page 493) and he was baptised at All Saints' church, Maidstone on 27th October 1861. The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 15 Salem Street, Maidstone. Albert married Eliza Jane Paine in 1883 (Maidstone 1883 June qtr Volume 2a Page 934); she was born at Maidstone in 1865.

Albert and Eliza had at least four children – Agnes (1884), Sydney (1885), Charlie (1888) and Annie (1891). The 1891 census records that Albert was a general labourer and he and his wife and two of their children were living at Arkcoll's Yard, Maidstone.

The 1901 census records that Albert was an estate gamekeeper and he and his wife and their four children were living at St Thomas Cross, Orlestone south of Ashford in Kent.

1.4.4.5.2.5.1  ~~  Agnes Gilliard

Agnes was born at Maidstone in 1884 (Maidstone 1884 March qtr Volume 2a Page 751). The 1891 census records that the school girl was staying with her uncle and aunt (Walter and Agnes Gilliard) at 42 High Brooms Road, Tonbridge.

The 1901 census records that Agnes was assisting at home and she was living with her parents at St Thomas Cross, Orlestone.

1.4.4.5.2.5.2  ~~  Sydney G. Gilliard

Sydney was born at Maidstone in 1885 (Maidstone 1885 September qtr Volume 2a Page 713). The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 4 Arkcolls Yard, Maidstone. The 1901 census records that Sydney was an assistant gamekeeper to his father and he was living with his parents at St Thomas Cross, Orlestone.

Sydney married (possibly to Mary Foord) in 1910 (Midhurst 1910 June qtr Volume 2b Page 779).

1.4.4.5.2.5.3  ~~  Charlie Gilliard

Charlie was born at Maidstone in 1887 (Maidstone 1887 December qtr Volume 2a Page 737). The 1891 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 4 Arkcolls Yard, Maidstone. The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at St Thomas Cross, Maidstone.

1.4.4.5.2.5.4  ~~  Annie Gilliard

Annie was born at Maidstone in 1892. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at St Thomas Cross, Orleston.

1.4.4.5.2.6  ~~  Benjamin Row Gilliard

Benjamin was born at Salem Street, Maidstone on 22nd February 1864 and he was baptised at All Saints' church, Maidstone on 20th March 1864.

1.4.4.5.2.7  ~~  Stephen Allchin Gilliard

Stephen was born at Salem Street, Maidstone on 20th September 1869 (Maidstone 1869 December qtr Volume 2a Page 578) and he was baptised at All Saints' church, Maidstone on 7th November 1869. The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his extended family at 15 Salem Street, Maidstone.

The 1881 census records that the school boy was living with his widowed mother and grandmother at 2 Arkcolls Yard, Romney Place, Maidstone. There is no further record of Stephen in England and it seems likely that he emigrated.

1.4.4.5.3  ~~  Sophia Simmonds

Sophia was born at Maidstone in 1831. The 1851 census records that Sophia was staying with her grandmother (Dinah Lower who was born at Norwich in 1775) at 22 Woollet Street, Maidstone. Sophia had a natural born daughter – Henrietta (1854). The 1861 census records that Sarah was a labourer's wife and she and her daughter were living with her parents at 46 High Street, Maidstone.

Sophia married Edward Collison at an presently unknown date; he was born at Maidstone in 1833. Edward and Sophia had at least six children – Sarah (1864), Alice (1864), William (1867), Edward (1869), Hannah (1871) and Lizzie (1873).

The 1871 census records that Edward was the assistant cook at Maidstone County Prison and he and his wife and their five children were living at 56 James Street, Maidstone. Edward's two unmarried brothers (Henry and William) were living with the family.

The 1881 census records that Edward was a general labourer and he and his wife and their six children were still living at 56 James Street, Maidstone. The 1891 census records that Edward was a labourer and he and his wife were living with their eldest son and his family at 64 James Street, Maidstone.

The 1901 census records that Edward was a money lender and he and his wife were still living with their son's family at 64 James Street, Maidstone. Sophia died in 1914 aged '82 years' (Maidstone 1914 March qtr Volume 2a Page 118*). Edward died within days of his wife aged '86' years (Maidstone 1914 March qtr Volume 2a Page 1196).

1.4.4.5.3.1  ~~  Henrietta Caroline Simmonds

Henrietta was born at Maidstone in 1854 and she may have been baptised at All Saints' church, Maidstone on 22nd January 1854 incorrectly as the daughter of Stpehn and Charlotte Simmonds. The 1861 census records that the school girl was living with her mother and grandparents at 46 High Street, Maidstone.

The 1871 census records that Henrietta (recorded as Collison) was living with her mother and stepfather at 56 James Street, Maidstone. The 1881 census records that Henrietta was working as a rag cutter in the paper mill and she was living with her mother and stepfather (however she is recorded as their niece) at 56 James Street, Maidstone.

1.4.4.5.3.2  ~~  Sarah Ann  Collison

Sarah was born at Salem Street, Maidstone on 27th January 1864 (Maidstone 1864 March qtr Volume 2a Page 528) and she was baptised at All Saints' church, Maidstone on 19th March 1864. The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 56 James Street, Maidstone. The 1881 census records that Sarah was still living with her parents at 56 James Street, Maidstone.

Sarah may have suffered a debilitating illness or a head injury. The 1891 census now describes her as an 'imbecile'. She and her parents were living with her brother's family at 64 James Street, Maidstone. The 1901 census records that Sarah was 'feeble-minded' but she was working in the paper mill. She was still living with her parents and her brother's family at 64 James Street, Maidstone.

1.4.4.5.3.3  ~~  Alice Collison

Alice was born at High Street, Maidstone on 27th December 1864 (Maidstone 1865 March qtr Volume 2a Page 546) and she was baptised at All Saints' church, Maidstone on 29th January 1865. The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 56 James Street, Maidstone.

1.4.4.5.3.4  ~~  William Collison

William was born at Maidstone in 1867 (Maidstone 1867 December qtr Volume 2a Page 565). The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 56 James Street, Maidstone. The 1881 census records that the school boy was living with his family at the same address.

William married Sarah; she was born at Maidstone in 1865. William and Sarah had at least five children – Alice (1886), Lizzie (1889), William (1893), David (1894) and Esther (1899). The 1891 census records that William was a bricklayer's labourer and he and his wife and their two children were living at 64 James Street, Maidstone. William's parents and spinster sister were also living with them.

The 1901 census records that William was a bricklayer's labourer and he and his wife and three of their children were still living at 64 James Street, Maidstone. William's parents and sister were still living with the family.

1.4.4.5.3.4.1  ~~  Alice Collison

Alice was born at Maidstone in 1886. The 1891 census records that the young girl was living with her extended family at 64 James Street, Maidstone.

1.4.4.5.3.4.2  ~~  Lizzie Collison

Lizzie was born at Maidstone in 1889 (Maidstone 1889 December qtr Volume 2a Page 743). The 1891 census records that the young girl was living with her extended family at 64 James Street, Maidstone.

1.4.4.5.3.4.3  ~~  William Edward Collison

William was born at Maidstone in 1893 (Maidstone 1893 March qtr Volume 2a Page 771). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his extended family at 64 James Street, Maidstone.

1.4.4.5.3.4.4  ~~  David Collison

David was born at Maidstone in 1894 (Maidstone 1894 December qtr Volume 2a Page 735). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his extended family at 64 James Street, Maidstone.

1.4.4.5.3.4.5  ~~  Esther Collison

Esther was born at Maidstone in 1899 (Maidstone 1899 March qtr Volume 2a Page 795). The 1901 census records that the young girl was living with her extended family at 64 James Street, Maidstone.

1.4.4.5.3.5  ~~  Edward Collison

Edward was born at Maidstone in 1869 (Maidstone 1869 March qtr Volume 2a Page 643). The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 56 James Street, Maidstone. The 1881 census records that the school boy was living with his family at the same address.

William married Alice Cantan in 1888 (Maidstone 1888 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1178); she was born at Maidstone in 1867. The 1891 census records that Edward was a general labourer and he and his wife were living alone at 60 James Street, Maidstone.

The 1901 census records that Edward was a bricklayer's labourer and he and his wife were still living at 60 James Street, Maidstone. Their 9 year old niece Esther Baker was living with them at the time.

1.4.4.5.3.6  ~~  Hannah Batchelor Collison

Hannah was born at Maidstone in 1871 (Maidstone 1871 December qtr Volume 2a Page 595). The 1881 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 56 James Street, Maidstone.

1.4.4.5.3.7  ~~  Lizzie Simmonds Collison

Lizzie was born at Maidstone in 1873 (Maidstone 1873 March qtr Volume 2a Page 636). The 1881 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 56 James Street, Maidstone. Lizzie married James Farnham at Maidstone in 1898 (Maidstone 1898 September qtr Volume 2a Page 816); he was born at Kidbrooke in outer London in 1863 and he had two children from a previous marriage – Alice (1891) and Dorothy (1893).

James and Lizzie had at least two children – Ruby (1899) and Georgina (1900). The 1901 census records that James was a builder's carrier and he and his wife and his four children were living at 41 Affleck Street, Clerkenwell.

1.4.4.5.3.7.1  ~~  Ruby Farnham

Ruby was born at Islington in 1899 (Holborn 1899 June qtr Volume 1b Page 700). The 1901 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 41 Affleck Street, Clerkenwell.

1.4.4.5.3.7.2  ~~  Georgina Farnham

Georgina was born at Clerkenwell in late 1900 or very early 1901 (Holborn 1901 March qtr Volume 1b Page 672). The 1901 census records that the 4 month old infant was living with her family at 41 Affleck Street, Clerkenwell.

1.4.4.5.4  ~~  Robert Simmonds

Robert was born at Maidstone in 1833. The 1851 census records that Robert was an attorney's clerk and he was living with his parents at 15 Woollet Street, Maidstone.  Robert married Jane Kingsnorth in 1853 (Maidstone 1853 June qtr Volume 2a Page 650); she was born at Maidstone in 1835 and she was the daughter of John and Jane Kingsnorth.

Robert and Jane had at least five children – Emma (1854), Alice (1856), Walter (1867), Rose (1869) and Florence (1875). The 1861 census records that Robert was an attorney's clerk and he and his wife and their two children were living at King Street, Maidstone. Jane's parents were living with them at the time.

The 1871 census records that Robert was employed as the Worcester County Court Treasurer's managing clerk. He and his wife and their four children were living at High Street, Worcester. Robert's elderly mother was living with them at the time. The 1881 census records that Robert was a solicitor's clerk and he and his wife and four of their children were living at New Romney in Kent.

Robert appears to have got into serious trouble during the 1880's - as a solicitor's clerk it was probably fraud to do with his employer's trust fund. The 1891 census records that Robert was an inmate of Her Majesty's Convict Prison at Portland. There is no trace of his wife in the census.

1.4.4.5.4.1  ~~  Emma Simmonds

Emma was born at Maidstone in 1854 (Maidstone 1854 June qtr Volume 2a Page 427). The 1861 census records that the school girl was living with her family at High Street, Maidstone. The 1871 census records that Emma was a pupil teacher and she was living with her parents at High Street, Worcester.

1.4.4.5.4.2  ~~  Alice Jane Simmonds

Alice was born at Maidstone in 1856 (Maidstone 1856 September qtr Volume 2a Page 27*). The 1861 census records that the young girl was living with her family at King Street, Maidstone. The 1871 census records that Alice was apprenticed to a milliner and she was living with her parents at High Street, Worcester.

The 1881 census records that Alice was a milliner. She was unmarried and she was living with her parents at New Romney.

1.4.4.5.4.3  ~~  Walter Robert Simmonds

Walter was born at Worcester in 1867 (Worcester 1867 March qtr Volume 6c Page 343). The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at High Street, Worcester. The 1881 census records that Walter was already working as a solicitor's clerk and he was living with his parents at New Romney.

The 1891 census records that Walter was an accountant's clek and he was living with his cousins (Fred and Ellen Evans) at 22 Godwin Road, West Ham. Walter married Florence (possibly surnamed Young); she was born at Highgate in London in 1871.

The 1901 census records that Walter was an accountant's clerk and he and his wife were living at 30 Shirley Road, Camberwell. Florence's elderly aunt (Sarah Young who was born at Kings Cross in 1832) was staying with them at the time.

1.4.4.5.4.4  ~~  Rose Agnes Simmonds

Rose was born at Worcester in 1869 (Worcester 1869 March qtr Volume 6c Page 323). The 1871 census records that the young girl was living with her family at High Street, Worcester. The 1881 census records that the school girl was living with her family at New Romney.

1.4.4.5.4.5  ~~  Florence E. Simmonds

Florence was born in London in 1875. The 1881 census records that the school girl was living with her family at New Romney.

1.4.4.5.5  ~~  Charlotte Simmonds

Charlotte was born at Maidstone in 1835. The 1851 census records that Charlotte was living with her parents at 15 Woollet Street, Maidstone. Charlotte married Robert Martin; he was born at London in 1834. Robert and Charlotte had at least one child – Michael (1860).

The 1861 census records that Robert was a shoemaker and he and his wife and their son were living with his parents in law at 46 High Street, Maidstone. There is no further trace of this family in England.

1.4.4.5.5.1  ~~  Michael Martin

Michael was born at Maidstone in mid 1860. The 1861 census records that the 8 month old infant was living with his extended family at 46 High Street, Maidstone.

1.4.4.5.6  ~~  Elizabeth Simmonds

Elizabeth was born at Maidstone in 1840 (Maidstone 1840 December qtr Volume 5 Page 293). The 1851 census records that she was living with her extended family at 15 Woollet Street, Maidstone.

1.4.4.5.7  ~~  Thomas Simmonds

Thomas was born at Maidstone in 1843. The 1851 census records that the school boy was living with his extended family at 15 Woollet Street, Maidstone. The 1861 census records that Thomas was an ostler and he was living with his parents at 46 High Street, Maidstone.

1.4.4.6  ~~  Ambrose Alchin

Ambrose was born at Linton on 24th March 1800 and he was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 11th May 1800. He moved with his family to Boughton Monchelsea where he was a witness at the weddings of his sisters Anne and Elizabeth in 1820 and 1826 respectively.

Ambrose married Ann Waterhouse by banns at St Peter's church, Boughton Monchelsea on 15th July 1821. The ceremony was performed by Rev'd James Andrew and the witnesses were Elizabeth Page and John Beeching (Elizabeth was also known as Ann Waterhouse according to her immigration papers and subsequently for the rest of her life in Australia but there is some belief amongst his descendants that Ambrose's wife was actually Elizabeth Waters). Ann / Elizabeth was the daughter of John Waters or Waterhouse and Elizabeth Craddock of Staplehurst. She was born at Staplehurst on 16th March 1799 and she was baptised there on 13th May 1799.

Left: Ambrose Alchin 1800-1877; Right: Emma Alchin (nee Plumb) 1839-1918

Ambrose and his family, which at the time included seven children, migrated to New South Wales as bounty emigrants aboard the vessel "Palmyra". They arrived at Sydney on 26th September 1838. The immigration journal records that Ambrose was a gardener and tree-cutter and Ann was a general servant, both of Staplehurst in Kent. They could both read and write and they were of the Methodist persuasion.

Ambrose and Ann had at least nine children – John (1821), Margaret (1822), Edward (1825), William (1827), Ambrose (1830), Ann (1832), Charles (1837), Thomas (1840) and George (1845). Only the two youngest of their children were born in Australia. After spending a few years in the vicinity of Camden, west of Sydney, Ambrose moved his family to Jerrawa, between Yass and Gunning, in the southern highlands of New South Wales.

Ann Alchin died on 10th November 1858 (NSW 1858/5913) aged 59 years and she was buried at Jerrawa. Ambrose was a typical Old Testament patriarch – he remarried at the age of 60 years to a much younger woman. He married Emma (Nel) Atkins nee Plumb at Camden on 1st December 1859. Nel was born on 3rd August 1839 and she arrived with her family at Moreton Bay, Queensland aboard the "Ghengis Khan" on 14th August 1854. She was the youngest of nine children of Joseph Plumb and Sarah Grainger. Emma was the widow of John Atkins and she already had three children of her own.

Ambrose had eight more children (the youngest born when he was 73 years old) by Emma – Lucy (1860), Mary (1862), Emma (1863), Edward or Ned (1865), Jabez (1867), Ambrosina (1869), Unnamed male (1872) and Angelina (1874). Ambrose died at Oolong Creek near Jerrawa in November 1877 (NSW 1877/9752) aged 77 years. He was buried at Dalton Methodist cemetery on 13th November 1877.

The 1901 electoral roll for the seat of Bland records that Emma was living at Best Street, Wagga Wagga with her step-son George Alchin and his family. The 1906 electoral roll for the seat of Werriwa records that Emma had returned to Dalton to live. Emma died at Dalton aged 84 years (NSW 1918/18333) and she was buried in the Methodist cemetery, Dalton on 7th November 1918.

1.4.4.6.1  ~~  John Alchin

According to his immigration papers John was born at Staplehurst on 13th October 1821 (was he actually the natural son of Ann Waters and named John William Gaynes – this requires further research). John migrated to Australia with his family aboard the "Palmyra" in 1838.

1.4.4.6.1.1  ~~  John Alchin

John was born at Jerrawa on 15th October 1853 (NSW 1853 Volume 56 # 1300). He was baptised by Methodist minister Benjamin Hurst of the Goulburn District on 30th October 1853. John married Sarah Ann Atkins at Yass on 7th February 1876 (NSW 1876/4611). Sarah was the daughter of John and Emma Atkins and she was born at Moreton Bay (near Brisbane) on 18th August 1855. Sarah's mother therefore was also John's step-grandmother.

John and Sarah had at least four children – David (1877), Alexander (1878), Donald (1880) and Ernest (1883). Sarah died at Dalton on 11th February 1883 (NSW 1883/12124) aged 27 years. She is buried in the Methodist cemetery, Dalton.

John subsequently married Mary Collins in 1888; she was born before 1857. John died at Cootamundra on 6th November 1916 (NSW 1916/16670) aged 63 years.

1.4.4.6.1.1.1  ~~  David John Alchin

David was born in 1877 (NSW 1877/23337) and his birth was registered at Yass. David was probably a blacksmith at Gundaroo in the 1930's. He died at Queanbeyan in 1954 aged 77 years (NSW 1954/4447) and he is buried at Goulburn.

1.4.4.6.1.1.2  ~~  Alexander John Alchin

Alexander was born at Dalton on 12th July 1878 (NSW 1878/25094). He married Annie Low Ross at Cootamundra on 8th October 1906 (NSW 1906/9856). Annie was born at Narrandera on 18th July 1890. Alexander and Annie had at least twelve children – Alma (1907), Eunice (1909), Dallas (1911), Edna (1913), Darcy (1915), Eric (1917), Muriel (1919), Donald (1921), Mervyn (1923), Stanley (1925), John (1928) and Gloria (1932).

After his marriage Alexander settled in the Temora / Cootamundra district. Annie died at Temora on 28th September 1942 aged 52 years. Alexander died at Temora on 15th November 1966 aged 88 years (NSW 1966/14912).

1.4.4.6.1.1.2.1  ~~  Alma Rosamond Rubina Alchin

Alma was born at Cootamundra on 5th July 1907 (NSW 1907/23430)  and she was baptised at Cootamundra on 18th August 1907. Alma married Sydney M. Thacker at Temora in 1924 (NSW 1924/15683); he was born at Temora in 1891.

Sydney and Alma had at least five children – Alma, Elme, Doris, Dulcie and Janette. Sydney died at Drummoyne in 1942 aged 51 years. Alma subsequently married Samuel Curtis Masters in 1950; he was born at Queanbeyan on 19th April 1880. Samuel died at Goulburn in 1967 aged 87 years. Alma died in 1980 aged 73 years.

1.4.4.6.1.1.2.2  ~~  Eunice Irene Alchin

Eunice was born at Cootamundra on 18th October 1909 (NSW 1909/35877) and she was baptised at Cootamundra on 9th April 1910. She married William Coote Daly at Temora in 1940 (NSW 1940/2314); he was born at Molong in 1890.

Eunice died on 19th August 1970 aged 60 years.

1.4.4.6.1.1.2.3  ~~  Dallas Napoleon Alchin

Dallas, also known as Sonny, was born at Cootamundra on 3rd June 1911 (NSW 1911/27092) and he was baptised at Cootamundra on 18th February 1912. Dallas married Thelma Mary Burgess at Petersham in 1938 (NSW 1938/1354).

Dallas and Thelma had at least two children – Gregory and Maurice. Dallas died at Corrimal on 25th March 2003 aged 91 years.

1.4.4.6.1.1.2.4  ~~  Edna Vivienne Hannah Alchin

Edna was born at Cootamundra on 7th September 1913 (NSW 1913/32647) and she was baptised at Temora on 26th May 1914. Edna married Ronald Hales at Tumut in 1931 (NSW 1931/6175). Ronald was born at Paddington on 10th August 1912.

Ronald enlisted in the 2nd A.I.F. at Paddington on 7th June 1940 (NX29261) and he was posted to the 2/2nd Machine Gun Battalion in the 7th Division as a Private. Ronald was taken as a Prisoner of War by the Germans, possibly in Greece or Crete. He returned to Australia and he was discharged from the Army on 13th September 1945.

However Edna died at Balmain in 1946 aged only 33 years.

1.4.4.6.1.1.2.5  ~~  Darcy Alexander Alchin

Darcy was born in 1915 (NSW 20658) and his birth was registered at Temora. Darcy was baptised at Temora on 25th May 1916. He married Daphne P. Gann at Temora in 1935 (NSW 1935/12837); she was born at Temora in 1915.

1.4.4.6.1.1.2.6  ~~  Eric Claude Augustus Alchin

Eric was born at Cootamundra on 24th April 1917 (NSW 1917/24893) and he was baptised at Temora on 6th April 1918. Eric married Della Jean Martin at Temora in 1936 (NSW 1936/6830); she was born at Dubbo in 1917. Eric and Della had one child – Patricia.

1.4.4.6.1.1.2.7  ~~  Muriel Ann Euphemia Alchin

Muriel was born at Temora and she was baptised at Temora on 9th October 1919. Muriel married John Horace Lake at Temora in 1940 (NSW 1940/15878). John was born at Cardiff in Wales on 11th August 1909. He enlisted in the RAAF at Newcastle on 15th April 1940 (#21018). John was discharged as a Sergeant from # 8 Officer Training Unit on 9th October 1945.

1.4.4.6.1.1.2.8  ~~  Donald James Alchin

Donald was born at Temora in 1921. He married three times. Firstly he married Ivy Helen Hoskin in 1940; she was born in about 1896 and was considerably his elder. Ivy died at Narrandera in 1949 aged 53 years. In the meantime Donald married Teresa Caroline Lawrence in 1946; she was born at Temora in 1917.

Donald married thirdly Rubina Marcell Kennedy and they had four children – Michael, Stephen, Lyndy and Patrick.

1.4.4.6.1.1.2.9  ~~  Mervyn Hugh Alchin

Mervyn was born at Temora on 30th July 1923. Mervyn married Joan Gloria Bell on 12th January 1946; she was born at Temora on 27th September 1928. Mervyn and Joan had four children – Mervyn, Daniel, Russell and Philip.

1.4.4.6.1.1.2.10  ~~  Stanley Charles Lewis Alchin

Stanley was born at Temora on 3rd January 1925 (other sources cite 30th July 1925). Stanley enlisted in the Army at Dubbo on 16th August 1943 (NX176110). He was discharged as a Private from the 2/13th Infantry Battalion on 21st January 1947. Stanley married Mona Margaret Boyd in 1949 (NSW 1949/18472).

Stanley and Mona had four children – Patricia, Anne, Yvonne and Carmel.

1.4.4.6.1.1.2.11  ~~  John Vernon Alchin

John was born at Temora on 14th May 1928. John married Patricia Marion Josephs in 1951. John and Marion had two children – Judith and Cheryl. John died at Kanwal on 6th June 1995.

1.4.4.6.1.1.2.12  ~~  Gloria Lette Alchin

Gloria was born, possibly at Temora, on 7th January 1932. Gloria married Kevin John Holden in 1950. Kevin and Gloria had six children – Susan, Jenny, Kathy, James, Julie and Linda. Kevin died at Temora in 1974.

1.4.4.6.1.1.3  ~~  Donald James Alchin

Donald was born at Fish River near Dalton on 3rd November 1880 (NSW 1880/27875). Donald married Martha Ellen Tickner at Cootamundra on 19th July 1902 (NSW 1902/1108); she was born at Camden on 18th January 1882.

Donald and Martha had at least nine children – Doris (1903), Winifred (1905), Vivian (1907), Donald (1909), Leslie (1911), Dulcie (1912), Martha (1914), an Unnamed Female (1917) and Joy (1925).

Donald moved his family around the district - at various times they lived at Wagga, Goulburn, Cootamundra and Lockhart.

Martha died at Goulburn on 4th June 1940. Donald died at Temora on 18th July 1954 aged 74 years (NSW 1954/22436).

1.4.4.6.1.1.3.1  ~~  Doris A. Alchin

Doris was born at Wagga Wagga in 1903 (NSW 1903/35010). She married Frank Harvey at Goulburn in 1932 (NSW 1932/12696). Tragically Doris died soon afterwards. She died at Goulburn in 1933 aged 30 years (NSW 1933/21589). Frank died in 1980.

1.4.4.6.1.1.3.2  ~~  Winifred Alchin

Winifred was born at Fish River in 1905 (NSW 1905/23122). She married Joseph Thomas Warren at Junee in 1923 (NSW 1923/14356); he was born at Wagga Wagga in 1904. Thomas and Winifred had at least seven children – Gwenneth, Jack, June, Betty, Valerie, Robert and Raymond.

Joseph died at Chatswood in 1945 aged only 41 years, leaving behind a large family. Winifred died at Junee on 4th November 1988.

1.4.4.6.1.1.3.3  ~~  Vivian James Alchin

Vivian was born at Harden in 1907 (NSW 1907/34544) and his birth was registered at Cootamundra. Vivian married Alma E. Smith at Wagga on 29th September 1934 (NSW 1934/19587). Vivian and Alma had at least three children – Neville, Shirley and David.

Vivian died at Harden in 1974 aged 67 years (NSW 1974/82000).

1.4.4.6.1.1.3.4  ~~  Donald Peter Alchin

Donald was born at Cootamundra in 1909 (NSW 1909/3043). Donald married Mona Maud Cowling at Goulburn in 1932 (NSW 1932/7876); she was born at Goulburn in 1908. Donald and Mona had at least five children – Donald, Raymond, Cyril, Lawrence and Ruth.

Donald died at Camden on 22nd June 1984 aged 75 years.

1.4.4.6.1.1.3.5  ~~  Leslie Wilfred George Alchin

Leslie was born at Cootamundra in 1911 (NSW 1911/14980). Les married Queenie Veronica Sharp. Queenie died on 25th May 1975. Les died on 3rd October 1982 aged 71 years.

1.4.4.6.1.1.3.6  ~~  Dulcie Emma Alchin

Dulcie was born at Lockhart in 1912 (NSW 1912/30747). Dulcie married John Reid Pearson at Goulburn in 1933 (NSW 1933/4346). John and Dulcie had at least four children – Dulcie, John, Fay and Veronica. John died at Goulburn in 1955. Dulcie subsequently married Victor Tickner.

Dulcie died at Goulburn in 1977 aged 65 years.

1.4.4.6.1.1.3.7  ~~  Martha Ellen Alchin

Martha was born at Wagga Wagga in 1914 (NSW 1914/44473) and her birth was registered at Lockhart. Martha married Harold Fergus Cunningham at Goulburn in 1937 (NSW 1937/5312). Harold was born at Goulburn on 3rd March 1914. He enlisted in the RAAF at Sydney on 18th September 1942. He was discharged as an Aircraftman from the Nowra RAAF station on 29th November 1944.

Harold died at Parkes in 1972 aged 58 years.

1.4.4.6.1.1.3.8  ~~  Unnamed Female Alchin

This daughter was born at Wagga in 1917 (NSW 1917/17183) but she died before she could be named (NSW 1917/6071).

1.4.4.6.1.1.3.9  ~~  Joy Evelyn Alchin

Joy was born in 1925. She married Arthur James Tonkin in 1940; he was born at Yass in 1917. Arthur and Joy had at least five children – Beverley, Gloria, Pauline, Gail and Noeline.

1.4.4.6.1.1.4  ~~  Ernest Benjamin Alchin

Ernest was born in 1883 (NSW 1883/31952) and his birth registered at Gunning. He died at Jerrawa on 16th January 1884 (NSW 1884/14034) and he was buried in the Dalton General cemetery.

1.4.4.6.1.2  ~~  James Alchin

James was born at Jerrawa on 18th November 1855 (NSW 1855 Volume 56 # 2421). He was baptised into the Methodist church on 16th December 1855 by John Gale of the Goulburn Circuit. James married Hannah Martha Bush at Dalton on 31st March 1879 (NSW 1879/5313). Hannah was born at Jerrawa on 6th April 1862 and she was the daughter of George Bush (1832 – 1926) and Phoebe Bunfield (1837 – 1899) of Jeir.

Left: James Alchin (1855-1940); Above: James and Hannah Alchin and their very large family

James and Hannah had at least twelve children – Florence (1880), Frank (1881), Mary (1883), Ann (1885), Minnie (1887), Harriett (1890), Ernest (1892), William (1894), Maurice (1897), Clarice (1900), Ida (1902) and Kathleen (1905). The 1906 electoral roll for the seat of Werriwa records that James was a labourer and he and his wife were residents of Dalton. The 1932 electoral roll for the seat of Eden-Monaro continued to record that James was a labourer of Dalton.

James died at Gunning on 8th June 1940 (NSW 1940/7629) aged 84 years. Probate of his estate was granted soon afterwards (Probate NSW 4/250399). Hannah died on 9th February 1948 aged 85 years. They are buried with their eldest son in the Methodist cemetery, Dalton. This family had genes for longevity. Apart from their parents living into their mid-80's of the 12 children, 4 lived into their 90's, 3 into their 80's, 1 died at 75 and the youngest died aged only 55. The date of death of the other three children is not known.

1.4.4.6.1.2.1  ~~  Florence Janetta Alchin

Edward enlisted in the 1st A.I.F. on 16th June 1916 and he was posted as a Private to the 12th Infantry Battalion with regimental number 6073. Edward died at Hurstville in 1955 (NSW 1955/2108) aged 75 years. Florence died at Hurstville in 1958 aged 78 years (NSW 1958/10206).

1.4.4.6.1.2.1.1  ~~  Florence Bertha Goode

Florence, known as Bertha, was born at Sydney in 1903 (NSW 1903/9144). She married Richard F. Vickery at Rockdale in 1923 (NSW 1923/9836); he was born at St Peters in 1902.

1.4.4.6.1.2.1.2  ~~  Bernard Goode

Bernard was born at Leichhardt in 1906. He married Vera L. Glenross at Rockdale in 1930 (NSW 1930/6088); she was born at Newtown in 1909.

1.4.4.6.1.2.1.3  ~~  James Edward Goode

James was born at Petersham in 1908. He married Ivy W. Smith at Rockdale in 1928; she was born at Drummoyne in 1909. James died at Kogarah in 1932 at the age of only 24 years (NSW 1932/3762).

1.4.4.6.1.2.1.4  ~~  Douglas Alexander Goode

Douglas was born at Petersham on 21st February 1911. He married Dellburn Margaret Webber at Rockdale in 1931 (NSW 1931/12183); she was born at Maitland in 1912. Douglas enlisted in the RAAF at Richmond on 15th January 1940 (# 12002). He was discharged as a Flight Sergeant from 486 Squadron on 11th November 1946.

1.4.4.6.1.2.1.5  ~~  Amy Goode

Amy was born at Petersham in 1913. She married James W. T. McAulay at Rockdale in 1934 (NSW 1934/5507).

1.4.4.6.1.2.1.6  ~~  Jean Goode

Nothing at all is known of Jean except that she is listed as a descendant of the Bush family in "Re-Generation – A Bush Family Genealogy 1795 – 1995). She may have been born in the 1920's.

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