Volume 4 – The Alchins of Linton by Steve Green

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

1.4.4.6.4.15  ~~  Fanny Maude Alchin

Fanny was born at Gunning in 1881 (NSW 1881/28601). The 1906 electoral roll for the seat of Werriwa records that Fanny was living with her parents at Chain of Ponds. Fanny never married. She died at Burwood on 10th December 1959 (NSW 1959/35682) aged 78 years.

1.4.4.6.4.16  ~~  Mary Jane Alchin

Mary was born at Gunning on 15th December 1883 (NSW 1884/33519). She married Robert Milton Vickery at Adelong on 26th February 1918 (NSW 1918/1253); he was born at Tumut on 11th February 1897 and so was considerably her junior.

Robert and Mary had at least two children – Doril (1919) and Olga (1921). Mary died at Sydney on 22nd March 1963 aged 79 years. Robert died at Tumut on 11th December 1975 aged 78 years.

1.4.4.6.4.16.1  ~~  Doril Mary Vickery

Doril was born at Tumut on 24th November 1919. She married Kenneth Foulkes in 1942; he was born at Marrickville in 1915. Kenneth and Doril had at least three children – Robert, Margaret and Geoffrey.

1.4.4.6.4.16.2  ~~  Olga Theda Vickery

Olga was born at Tumut on 2nd August 1921. She married Reginald Joseph Fink on 17th March 1945; he was born at Bondi Junction on 25th September 1917. Reginald and Olga had at least three children – Kerry, Wayne and Christopher.

1.4.4.6.5  ~~  Ambrose Alchin

Ambrose was born at Staplehurst, Kent on 19th May 1830 (there is no surviving record of any baptism). He migrated to Australia with his parents aboard the "Palmyra" in 1838. Ambrose married Hannah Luxon (at an unknown place and date) but she died without bearing any surviving children. Ambrose subsequently married Elizabeth Ann Roughan at St Clements' church, Yass on 21st August 1852 (the NSW index incorrectly lists the date as 1862 (NSW 1862 V38c # 529)).

Elizabeth was the daughter of John and Mary Roughan and she was born at Innes, County Clare in 1831. Her parents died during the Great Irish Famine of the late 1840's and Elizabeth was selected by the Parish Relief Committee to be sent to Australia as part of the Irish orphaned girls migration scheme. Elizabeth arrived at Sydney aboard the vessel "Thomas Arbuthnot" on 3rd February 1850 and she was among the large group of girls who were sent to the Yass depot to be indentured out as servant girls.

Ambrose and Elizabeth had seven children – Ann (1853), Charles (1855), Ambrose (1857), George (1859), Elizabeth (1861), Lydia (1863) and Rebekah (1866). Ambrose was a farmer of Jerrawa according to baptism records of the mid 1850's. Elizabeth died at Jerrawa on 9th January 1866 aged 35 years of "natural causes following the birth of her last child" (NSW 1866/7291).

Ambrose was a labourer and farmer of Jerrawa at the time his first wife was alive. After his first wife's death Ambrose 'married' Hannah Luxon nee Barnes; she was born in Northumberland in 1830. Ambrose and Hannah probably had at least three children – Samuel (1869), Eva (1870) and Sidney (1874).

Ambrose later moved moved further west to Hillston where he took out a lease of 10,240 acres of crown lands in 1887. He paid an annual rent of 85 pounds 6 shillings and 8 pence for this lease (NSW Gazette 4/391 Application 87/18 Registration # 87-13291).

Hannah died at Stockinbingal on 26th September 1906 aged 76 years (NSW 1906/8425). Ambrose died at Stockinbingal on 12th July 1918 aged 88 years (NSW 1918/12423).

1.4.4.6.5.1  ~~  Ann Alchin

Ann was born at Jerrawa on 1st December 1853. She was baptised into the Methodist church on 25th December 1953 by Benjamin Hurst of the Goulburn Circuit (NSW 1853 V56 # 1326). Ann married Arthur Bush at Yass in 1873 (NSW 1873/4303). Arthur was born at Yass on 11th August 1851 and he was the son of Hephzibah Bush and John Bush of Jeir. Arthur and Ann were therefore brother and sister-in-law to John Bush and Sarah Sommerville Ginn  and became related by marriage to some descendants of the Sydney branch of the Alchins (see "From a Flooded Fen" by the author).

Arthur and Ann had at least nine children – Camellia (1873), Archibald (1874), Marjorie (1878), Edward (1880), William (1882), Maud (1886), Burt (1889), Ellen (1891) and Glenn (1899). NSW Registry records make it seem more likely that Glen Alchin was actually the natural son of Marjorie Alchin.

Based on the gaps in births between 1875 and 1884 Ann probably suffered a number of stillbirths and / or miscarriages. The 1932 electoral roll for the seat of Eden-Monaro records that Arthur was a farmer of Jerrawa. Ann died at Jerrawa on 6th October 1933 (NSW 1933/18762) aged 80 years and Arthur died on 20th March 1938 (NSW 1938/00588) aged 86 years. They are buried together in the Greendale cemetery.

1.4.4.6.5.1.1  ~~  Camellia Bush

Camellia was born at Dalton in 1873 (NSW 1873/20991). She married Thomas Roland Howard at Gunning in 1893 (NSW 1893/3829). Thomas was born in 1871, probably at Bathurst, the son of James and Jane Howard.

Thomas and Camellia had thirteen children including two sets of twins – Jessie (1893), Ivy (1894), Arthur (1896), Christina (1899), Frank (1902), unnamed twins (1903), Mary and Thomas (1904). Ann (1906), Herbert (1907), Sidney (1912) and Cecil (1913). Their three eldest children were baptised at Gunning on 28th May 1897.

The 1932 electoral roll records that Thomas was a labourer of "Rocky Ridge, Blakeney Creek near Dalton. Camellia died on 20th November 1949 aged 76 years and Thomas died on 11th June 1954 aged 83 years. They are buried at Greendale cemetery.

1.4.4.6.5.1.1.1  ~~  Jessie Howard

Jessie was born at Gunning in 1893 just prior to her parent's marriage. Her birth was registered under the name of Jessie Bush (NSW 1893/16329). She was baptised at Gunning on 28th May 1893. Jessie married William Hill (no record in NSW under either of her surnames).

1.4.4.6.5.1.1.2  ~~  Ivy Daisy Howard

Ivy was born at Gunning in 1894 (NSW 1894/15703). She was baptised at Gunning on 28th May 1897. Ivy married Thomas Jones and they had two children – Christina and Tommy. Ivy later married Alfred Greenway.

1.4.4.6.5.1.1.3  ~~  Arthur William Howard

Arthur was born at Gunning  in 1896 (NSW 1896/31073). He was baptised at Gunning on 28th May 1897. The 1932 electoral roll records that Arthur was a labourer of Blakeney Creek. He married his cousin Nancy Jean Alchin at Gunning in 1942 (NSW 1942/6500). Nancy was born at Gunning in 1921 and she was the daughter of Hercules and Laura Alchin (who were also cousins). Nancy's elder sister was Mona Alchin who married Arthur's brother Frank in 1935.

Arthur and Nancy had two children – Allan and Barry. Arthur died on 16th February 1954 aged 57 years. He was buried in the Greendale cemetery. Nancy subsequently married Leslie Myles Whitington in 1959.

1.4.4.6.5.1.1.4  ~~  Christina Camellia Howard

Christina was born at Gunning on 23rd February 1899 (NSW 1899/12459). She was baptised at Gunning on 27th March 1900. Christina married Frederick Joseph Wheatley at Yass on 11th August 1920 (NSW 1920/14545). Frederick was born at Gunning in 1897 (NSW 1897/03636) and he was the son of John and Ellen Wheatley.

Frederick and Christina had seven children – Alexander, Frederick, Ellen, John, Charles, Leslie and Margaret. Frederick died at Leeton in 1961 aged 64 years. Christina died on 31st January 1982 aged 83 years.

1.4.4.6.5.1.1.5  ~~  Frank Edward James Howard

Frank was born at Gunning in 1902 (NSW 1902/3513). The 1932 electoral roll for the seat of Eden-Monaro records that Frank was a labourer of Dalton. He married his cousin Mona Winifred Alchin at Gunning in 1935 (NSW 1935/19125). Mona was born at Goulburn on 9th September 1915 and she was the daughter of Hercules and Laura Alchin (who were first cousins).

Frank and Mona had two children – Kevin and Dianne. Frank died on 4th January 1951 aged 49 years. He is buried in the Dalton Anglican cemetery. Mona subsequently married Leonard Powell Heath. Mona died at Lyons, ACT on 23rd October 1988 aged 73 years.

1.4.4.6.5.1.1.6  ~~  Unnamed Male Howard

This unnamed boy and his twin sister were born at Gunning in 1903 but they died before they could be named (NSW 1903/14123).

1.4.4.6.5.1.1.7  ~~  Unnamed Female Howard

This unnamed girl and her twin brother were born at Gunning in 1903 but they died before they could be named (NSW 1903/14124).

1.4.4.6.5.1.1.8  ~~  Mary Howard

Mary and her twin brother Thomas were born at Gunning in 1904 (NSW 1904/3521).

1.4.4.6.5.1.1.9  ~~  Thomas Howard

Thomas and his twin sister Mary were born at Gunning in 1904 (NSW 1904/3522).

1.4.4.6.5.1.1.10  ~~  Annie Ellen Matilda Howard

Ann was born at Gunning on 28th May 1905 (NSW 1905/33803). She was baptised at Gunning on 5th February 1906. Annie married Arthur Monks at Newtown in 1934 (NSW 1934/13772) and they had two children – John and Maisie.

1.4.4.6.5.1.1.11  ~~  Herbert Thomas Howard

Herbert was born at Gunning in 1908. He was baptised at Gunning on 4th June 1908. The 1932 electoral roll for the seat of Eden-Monaro records that he was a labourer of Blakeney Creek near Dalton. Herbert married Rita Irene Rodger at Goulburn in 1933 (NSW 1933/4369); she was born at Crookwell in 1907.

Herbert and Rita had at least two children – Ronnie and Marie. Herbert died on 7th March 1987 aged 78 years.

1.4.4.6.5.1.1.12  ~~  Sidney Clarence Howard

Sidney was born at Dalton on 30th August 1911. He was baptised at Gunning on 23rd June 1912. Sidney married his cousin Dorothy Amy Hutchinson at Gunning on 27th April 1940 (NSW 1940/9271). Dorothy was born at Gundaroo on 5th April 1916 and she was the daughter of James Hutchinson and Olive Alchin.

Sidney enlisted in the Army at North Sydney on 16th June 1943 (NX170991). He was discharged as a Lance Corporal from the 44th Supply Depot on 12th February 1946. Sidney and Dorothy had two children – John and Jennifer.

1.4.4.6.5.1.1.13  ~~  Cecil John Howard

Cecil was born at Gunning on 3rd November 1913. He married Bessie Margaret Aldridge in 1942. Cecil and Bessie had two children – Frances and Sandra. Cecil died on 6th September 1984 aged 70 years.

1.4.4.6.5.1.2  ~~  Archibald Bush

Archibald was born at Dalton on 22nd October 1874 (NSW 1874/21894). He married Juliet Mary Wales at St Clements' church, Yass on 18th October 1911 (NSW 1911/15289). Juliet was born at Pudman Creek on 23rd February 1891, the daughter of Michael Wales and Sarah Emily Mills.

Archibald and Juliet had at least four children – Millie (1908), Arthur (1912), Harris (1916) and Maisie (1924). Archibald died at Goulburn Base Hospital on 26th September 1962 aged 87 years. Juliet died on 6th October 1974 aged 83 years.

1.4.4.6.5.1.2.1  ~~  Millie Georgina Bush

Millie was born at Dalton in 1908 and her birth was registered as Millie Georgina Wales (NSW 1908/25047). She married Kaleb William Wilfred Waters at Goulburn in 1942; he was born at Boorowa in 1905. Millie died at Goulburn on 6th November 1964 aged 56 years. Kaleb died in 1975 aged 70 years.

1.4.4.6.5.1.2.2  ~~  Arthur Leo Bush

Arthur was born at Yass on 5th May 1912. He was baptised at St Clement's church, Yass on 29th June 1912. Arthur enlisted in the Army at Greta on 25th July 1942  (NX109320). He was discharged as a Private from the 2/12th Field Ambulance on  7th January 1946.

Arthur married Doris Margaret Lilian Stafford at Wollongong on 26th January 1944 (NSW 1944/13440). Arthur and Doris had one child – Allan.

1.4.4.6.5.1.2.3  ~~  Harris Michael Gilbert Bush

Harris was born at Rye Park on 7th February 1916. He was baptised at St Clement's church, Yass on 7th May 1916. Harris enlisted in the Army at Toowoomba on 31st July 1942 (NX123128). He was discharged as a Corporal from the 58th Field Park Company on 12th December 1945.

Harris married Alice Elizabeth Snow at Goulburn on 26th November 1942 (NSW 1942/29845); she was born at Goulburn in 1914. Harris and Alice had three children – William, Dorothy and Graham. Harris was Superintendent of Parramatta Gaol at the time of his retirement in 1976. Alice died in 1976 and Harris died the following year aged 61 years.

1.4.4.6.5.1.2.4  ~~  Maisie Jean Bush

Maisie was born at Rye Park in 1924. She married John Parsons at Goulburn on 17th May 1944 (NSW 9522). John was born at Wagga in 1917. Maisie and John had four children – Fay, Jean, Margaret and Loranda. Maisie died on 30th October 1998 aged 74 years.

1.4.4.6.5.1.3  ~~  Marjorie Bush

Marjorie was born at Blakney Creek on 9th November 1878. She married Allan Kent but he either soon died or they separated. According to the Bush family history, Marjorie may have had a son in 1899 – Glenn, who was passed off as a son of Arthur and Ann Alchin. Marjorie later had another child prior to her marriage – Laurel (1909).

Marjorie married Gilbert Mills Wales at Gunning on 18th May 1910 (NSW 1910/05154). Gilbert was born at Stoney Creek on 31st October 1881 to Michael Wales and Sarah Emily Mills. Marjorie and Gilbert had five children – Michael (1911), Doris (1913), Sarah (1914), Leonard (1917) and William (1919).

The 1932 electoral roll for the seat of Eden-Monaro records that Gilbert was a labourer of "Killarney", Bevendale. Gilbert died on 29th September 1957 aged 76 years. Marjorie died on 9th August 1961 aged 83 years. Marjorie and Gilbert are buried alongside their youngest child in the Gunning General cemetery.

1.4.4.6.5.1.3.1  ~~  Laurel Arthur Wales

Laurel, called Jack, was born at Gunning in 1909. He was baptised at St Clements' church, Yass on 17th May 1909 as Daniel Arthur Bush son of Gilbert Wales and Marjorie Bush. Jack married Silvia Daisy Gorham at Boorowa on 10th April 1937 (NSW 1937/06978); she was born at Boorowa in 1918.

Laurel and Sylvia had at least eight children – Dawn, George, John, Ronald, Kevin, Leon, Graham and Raymond.  Laurel died on 13th August 1991 aged 83 years and he is buried with his youngest son Raymond at Boorowa General cemetery.

1.4.4.6.5.1.3.2  ~~  Michael Gilbert Wales

Michael was born at Gunning in 1911 (NSW 1911/40780). He was baptised at Gunning on 23rd June 1912. Michael died at Gunning in 1917 aged only 6 years (NSW 1917/4175).

1.4.4.6.5.1.3.3  ~~  Doris Annie Wales

Doris was born at Gunning on 1st April 1913 (NSW 1913/23037). She died there on 30th April 1913 aged about one month (NSW 1913/8591).

1.4.4.6.5.1.3.4  ~~  Sarah Joyce Wales

Sarah was born at Rye Park in 1914 (NSW 1914/36699) and she was baptised at Boorowa on 6th December 1914. Sarah married Gordon Clifford Carroll at Gunning on 21st April 1943 (NSW 1943/10130). Gordon was a soldier and he was born in 1922 at Bookham to Thomas Victor Carroll and Mabel Ann Noakes.

Sarah and Gordon had four children – twins Maureen and Lloyd, Elizabeth and Elaine.

1.4.4.6.5.1.3.5  ~~  Leonard George Wales

Leonard was born at Boorowa on 18th August 1917 (NSW 1917/34033). He was baptised at Gunning on 30th September 1917. Leonard died at Yass on 22nd August 1927 aged 10 years (NSW 1927/15112).

1.4.4.6.5.1.3.6  ~~  William John Wales

William was born at Rye Park on 20th December 1919. He transferred from the Militia to the Army at Port Moresby on 10th January 1943 (NX150141). He was discharged as a Sapper from the 59th Field Park Company on 16th May 1946.

William married Dorothy Gast in 1946 and they had one child – Noeline. William died on 10th November 1956 aged 36 years. He is buried alongside his parents in the Gunning General cemetery.

1.4.4.6.5.1.4  ~~  Edward Bush

Edward was born at Boorowa in 1880 (NSW 1880/27872). He married Mabel Mary Fleming (nee Mather). There is no record of their marriage in NSW – Edward was a shearer and he may have married in Queensland as Mabel was born at Isisford in that state in 1888.

Edward and Mabel had seven children – John, Deidre, Phillis, Arthur, Thomas, Jean and Gladys. The 1932 electoral roll records that Edward was a shearer and he and his wife were living at Blakeney Creek. Mabel died at Yass on 12th June 1944 aged 56 years. Edward died at Yass on 11th June 1969 aged 89 years.

1.4.4.6.5.1.5  ~~  William Bush

William was born at Gunning in 1882 (NSW 1882/29394). He married Eva Smith at Goulburn in 1928 (NSW 1928/09406); she was born at Yass in 1903. William and Eva had two children – Myles and Helen. Eva died at Yass on 18th October 1935 aged only 32 years.

William subsequently married Mary Laura Finlayson in 1950; she was born at Maryborough in Queensland in 1892. William died at Yass in 1953 aged 71 years.

1.4.4.6.5.1.6  ~~  Maud May Bush

Maud was born at Dalton in 1886 (NSW 1886/35818). She had a child prior to her marriage – Neville (1907). Maud married George Edward Medway at St Clements' church, Yass on 17th February 1913 (NSW 1913/03990). George was born at Dalton in 1887 to George Medway and Mary Ann Waters.

Maud and George had two children – Ford (1915) and Keith (1917). Maud died on 25th September 1951 aged 65 years. George died on 17th October 1960 aged 73 years. George and Maud are buried together in the Dalton General cemetery.

1.4.4.6.5.1.6.1  ~~  Neville Raymond Bush

Neville (known as Ray) was born at Gunning on 25th November 1907 and he was brought up by his maternal grandparents. He married Vida Lillian Buckmaster at St Nicholas' church, North Goulburn on 16th June 1928. Vida was born at Gunning on 13th June 1910 and she was the daughter of Henry Francis Buckmaster and Eliza Laurie.

The 1932 electoral roll records that Ray was a labourer of Blakeney Creek. Ray and Vida had five children – Joan, Sylvia, Beryl, Neville and Joy. Ray died of a heart attack on 11th July 1985 aged 77 years. Vida died on 29th January 1986 aged 75 years.

1.4.4.6.5.1.6.2  ~~  Ford C. Medway

Ford was born at Boorowa on 20th June 1915 (NSW 1915/43316). He married Ellen Daisy Penyu at Gunning on 6th February 1937 (NSW 1937/01157); she was born at Pudnams Creek on 22nd November 1916. Ford and Daisy had two children – Stanley and Kay.

Daisy died on 17th April 1980 aged 63 years. She is buried in the Dalton Anglican cemetery. Ford died on 30th March 2001 aged 85 years. He is buried with his wife at Dalton.

1.4.4.6.5.1.6.3  ~~  Reginald Keith Medway

Reginald (known as Keith) was born at Rye Park on 22nd April 1917 (NSW 1917/23741). He married Thora Jean Waters at Crookwell in 1938 (NSW 1938/05734); she was born at Gunning on 16th September 1918. Keith enlisted in the Army at Kolodong on 11th August 1942 (NX104178). He was discharged as a Bombardier from the 43rd Landing Craft Company on 24th January 1946.

Keith and Thora had two children – Ian and Kerry. Keith died on 23rd August 1962 aged 45 years. He is buried in Dalton Anglican cemetery. Thora died on 26th July 1995 aged 76 years.

1.4.4.6.5.1.7  ~~  Bertie Bush

Bertie was born at Blakney Creek in 1889 (NSW 188936514). He married Christina Emma Noakes at St Clement's church,Yass on 17th July 1917 (NSW 1917/07036). Christina was born at Bevendale in 1898 to James Noakes and Emma Brown. Bertie and Christina had four children – Claude, Jean, Vivian and Nora.

The 1932 electoral roll for the seat of Eden-Monaro records that Bertie was a labourer at "Mt Lang", Blakeney Creek. The 1955 electoral roll for the seat of Hume records that Bertie was a grazier and he and his wife lived at 88 Pritchard Street, Dalton. Bertie died on 3rd August 1955 aged 65 years. Christina died on 5th November 1987 aged 88 years. They are buried together in the Dalton General cemetery.

1.4.4.6.5.1.8  ~~  Ellen Bush

Ellen was born at Gunning in 1891 (NSW 1891/15889). She married Bernard Carroll at Gunning in 1909 (NSW 1909/11357). Bernard was a school teacher of Fell Creek near Dalton and he was born at Riverstone in 1887. Ellen and Bernard had two children – Allan (1914) and Lance (1917).

1.4.4.6.5.1.8.1  ~~  Allan Bernard Carroll

Allan was born at Cootamundra in 1914. He married Bettie Leonie Hayter in 1938. Allan and Bettie had at least three children – Clive, Brian and Noel.

1.4.4.6.5.1.8.2  ~~  Lance Bede Carroll

Lance was born at Cootamundra in 1917. He married Agnes May Wright in 1943; she was born at Peak Hill in 1916. Lance and Agnes had at least one child – Ross.

1.4.4.6.5.1.9  ~~  Glenn Gill Bush

Glenn was born at Gunning on 29th January 1899 reputedly the son of Arthur Bush and Ann Alchin. However his birth registration (NSW 1899/3575) states that he was a natural son of Marjory according to the history of the Bush family.

Glenn married Ella May Mason at Goulburn on 4th March 1923 (NSW 1923/08050). Ella was born at Goulburn in 1906, the daughter of Albert Edward Mason and Emma Martin. Glenn and Ella had three children – Noreen , Margaret and Robyn.

The 1963 electoral roll records that Glenn was a railway fettler and he and his wife lived at Yass Street, Gunning. Ella died on 7th September 1971 aged 65 years. Glenn died on 16th December 1986 aged 87 years. Glenn and Ella are buried alongside each other in the Gunning General cemetery.

1.4.4.6.5.2  ~~  Charles Alchin

Charles was born at Jerrawa on 2nd October 1855 (NSW 1855 V56 # 2417). He was baptised into the Methodist church on 21st October 1855 by John Gale of the Goulburn Circuit. Charles moved to western New South Wales where he worked as a carrier. He married Louisa Lilly (Lilian) Johnson at Harden on 2nd September 1891; she was born at Howlong in 1868 and she was the daughter of Arthur and Helen Johnson.

Charles and Lilian had at least four children – Charles (1892), Annie (1893), Lydia (1895) and Albert (1897). The family later moved to Brewarrina. Lilian died at Brewarrina on 28th August 1942 (NSW 1942/16151) aged 74 years (Probate NSW 906485). Charles died at Brewarrina on 9th June 1947 (NSW 1947/11339) aged 91 years (Probate NSW 423934).

1.4.4.6.5.2.1  ~~  Charles George Alchin

Charles was born at Bourke on 1st July 1892 (NSW 1892/7531). The witness to his birth was Mrs Northcote. There is no record of any marriage for Charles in NSW. He died at Brewarrina on 10th January 1958 (NSW 1958/7377) aged 65 years (Probate NSW 500859).

1.4.4.6.5.2.2  ~~  Annie Lillian Alchin

Annie was born at Brewarrina in 1893 (NSW 1893/8071). She married William MacDougall at Brewarrina in 1911 (NSW 1911/8693); he was born at Bourke on 31st July 1889. William and Annie had at least one child – William (1911).

William died at Brewarrina in 1963 aged 74 years. Annie died on 14th September 1976 aged 83 years.

1.4.4.6.5.2.2.1  ~~  William Charles MacDougall

William was born at Brewarrina in 1911. He married Jassamne Mary Langbien.

1.4.4.6.5.2.3  ~~  Lydia May Alchin

Lydia was born at Branxton in 1895 (NSW 1895/2123). She married Arthur Henry Payton at Brewarrina in 1911 (NSW 1911/8693); he was born ar Dubbo in 1894 the son of Stephen Nemjamin Payton and his wife Mary. Arthur and Lydia had at least four children – Arthur (1911), Lydia (1913), Stephen (1914) and William (1919).

Arthur drowned during the Brewarrina flood of 4th November 1950 (his son died the same day – probably at the same time). He was 56 years old (NSW 1951/3682) and he and his son were buried at Brewarrina on 5th November 1950. The funeral ceremony was conducted by Rev'd E. Wood. An inquest was held at Brewarrina Court House on 15th January 1951 by W.S. Hertslet, the Coroner.

Lydia died at Brewarrina on 4th March 1983 aged 87 years.

1.4.4.6.5.2.3.1  ~~  Arthur William George Payton

Arthur was born at Brewarrina in 1911. He married Margaret Elizabeth Robinson in 1931; she was also born in 1911. Margaret died on 10th December 1968 aged 57 years. Arthur died on 30th October 1987 aged 76 years. They are buried together at Brewarrina.

1.4.4.6.5.2.3.2  ~~  Lydia Lillian Payton

Lydia was born at Brewarrina in 1913. She married Norman Joseph Pearce in 1937.

1.4.4.6.5.2.3.3  ~~  Stephen Charles Paynton

Stephen was born at Brewarrina in 1914.

1.4.4.6.5.2.3.4  ~~  William Eric Payton

William was born at Brewarrina in 1919. William and his father both died at Brewarrina during the floods of 4th November 1950. William was only 31 years old (NSW 1951/3681). He and his father were buried at Brewarrina on 5th November 1950. The funeral ceremony was conducted by Rev'd E. Wood. An inquest was held at Brewarrina Court House on 15th January 1951 by W.S. Hertslet, the Coroner.

1.4.4.6.5.2.4  ~~  Albert William Alchin

Albert was born at Brewarrina in 1897 (NSW 1897/20135). He died at Brewarrina on 10th January 1972 aged 74 years.

1.4.4.6.5.3  ~~  Ambrose William Alchin

Ambrose was born at Jerrawa Creek on 4th July 1857 (NSW 1857/12483). He married Mary Ann Catherine Morriss at Gunning on 1st May 1880 (NSW 1880/5526); she was the daughter of Thomas and Ellen Morriss and she was born at Fish River near Gunning on 19th April 1858.

Ambrose and Mary Ann had seven children – Mary (1880), James (1882), Arthur (1885), Eva (1887), Jane (1890), Lawrence (1893) and Thomas (1895). The 1903 electoral roll for the seat of Bland records that Ambrose was a farmer and he and his wife were living at Stockinbingal.

Ambrose died at Narromine on 23rd December 1934 (NSW 1934/20857) aged 77 years (Probate NSW 4/206098). Mary died at Narromine on 13th April 1938 NSW 1938/8616). Probate of her estate was granted (Probate NSW 4/240708).

1.4.4.6.5.3.1  ~~  Mary Jane Alchin

Mary was born at Hillston in 1880 (NSW 1880/16434). She died there the same year.

1.4.4.6.5.3.2  ~~  James Thomas Alchin

James was born at Gunning in 1882 (NSW 1882/29416).

1.4.4.6.5.3.3  ~~  Arthur Ambrose Alchin

Arthur was born at Gunning on 15th January 1885 (NSW 1885/34585). He was baptised at Gunning on 29th March 1885. After leaving school Arthur was employed as a carter and he spent 12 months with the Jerrawa Rifle Club. Arthur married Alice Mildred Kelly at Rockdale on 6th June 1914 (NSW 1914/5995); she was born at Paterson in 1882. Arthur and Alice had at least three children – Amelia (1910), Lorna (1916) and Clyde (1926).

Arthur enlisted in the 1st A.I.F. at the Sydney Showground Camp on 6th November 1916. He was assigned to the 33rd Infantry Battalion with the regimental number of 2811. His attestation sheet gives the following physical description: Height 5'5"; weight 126 lbs; fair complexion, blue eyes and fair hair. Incredibly Arthur was on his way to England with the 6th reinforcements to the 33rd Battalion on board the "Beltana" within a fortnight of enlisting. He disembarked at Devonport on 30th January 1917.

Arthur spent the next several months in training in England and at one stage was transferred to the 63rd Battalion of the new 6th Division. However due to the fall in reinforcements from Australia these units were broken up and Arthur returned to the 33rd Battalion. He was sent to France in late September 1917 and he was taken onto the strength of his battalion on 11th October 1917.

The Battle of Passchendaele had ground to a halt in the mud of Flanders and the battle had deteriorated to the point where the shell holes full of mud and water were as big a hazard as the artillery fire which caused them. On 14th October Arthur was buried by shellfire. He reported sick 2 days later and he was evacuated to Monyhull Hospital in England  on 23rd October 1917.

Arthur was discharged from hospital on 3rd November 1917 but it was clear to the medical authorities that he was not fit to return to active duty. A medical board met and wrote the following report on Arthur:

"He was buried by a shell at Ypres Belgium 14 October 1917. He states that he has had shortness of breath for several years, on exertion this has been getting worse since he has been in France. He went out to France about the middle of September but was unable to last out and so he reported sick on 16th October after being buried by a shell. Complains of general weakness and debility and cardiac distress on attempting to march any distance. Suffered from dyspepsia and palpitations before enlisting. Says he thought the voyage would do him good. Was in France one month and he was exhausted with debility."

Arthur was returned to Australia aboard A34 "Persic" on 21st December 1917. He was discharged from the Army on 16th March 1918. Prior to his discharge Arthur sought a war pension. This was rejected on 8th March 1918 on the grounds that "Members incapacity not greater than before enlistment."

Arthur died at Burwood in 1952 aged 67 years (NSW 1952/16660).

1.4.4.6.5.3.3.1  ~~  Amelia Alchin

Amelia was born in 1910 before her parents marriage. She married a man called Newington.

1.4.4.6.5.3.3.2  ~~  Lorna M. Alchin

Lorna was born at Rockdale in 1916 (NSW 1916/17204). She married Arthur William Sibthorpe on 6th September 1936. Arthur and Lorna had at least two children – Margaret and Keith. Lorna died at Maroubra on 9th January 1989 aged 73 years.

1.4.4.6.5.3.3.3  ~~  Clyde Ambrose Alchin

Clyde was born at Brewarrina on 18th May 1926. He married Beryl Alfreda Maddison in 1944. Clyde and Beryl had at least three children – Janice, Leigh and Helen.

1.4.4.6.5.3.4  ~~  Eva Alchin

Eva was born at Hillston on 6th September 1887 (NSW 1887/29142). Eva married John Brennan at Dubbo in 1918 (NSW 1918/1601). John and Eva had at least six children – Frederick (1918), Doris, William, Jennifer, Susan and Ewan. Eva died on 6th June 1979 aged 91 years.

1.4.4.6.5.3.4.1  ~~  Frederick J. Brennan

Frederick was born at Orange in 1918.

1.4.4.6.5.3.5  ~~  Jane Mary Alchin

Jane was born at Hillston in 1890 (NSW 1890/16424). Jane married William Downton at Bowral in 1915 (NSW 1915/6771); he was born at Bathurst in 1890. William and Jane had at least four children – Ivo (1916), Iris (1917), Laurel (1920) and Judith (1926).

William died at Narromine on 23rd March 1955 aged 64 years. Jane died at Narromine on 5th December 1969 aged 79 years.

1.4.4.6.5.3.5.1  ~~  Ivo William Downton

Ivo was born at Bowral on 13th January 1916. He married Grace Josephine Stein in 1938; she was born in 1916. Ivo and Grace had at least four children including William and Gillian. Ivo died at Narromine on 27th August 1952 aged only 36 years. Grace died at Narromine in May 1994 aged 78 years.

1.4.4.6.5.3.5.2  ~~  Iris Mary Downton

Iris was born at Narromine on 24th May 1917. She married Leo John Hollman in 1941. Iris died at Narromine on 5th September 2000 aged 83 years.

1.4.4.6.5.3.5.3  ~~  Laurel Jean Downton

Laurel was born (probably at Narromine) on 18th October 1921. She married Walter Martin Newington in January 1942; he was born at Melbourne on 11th November 1918. Walter died at Bathurst on 18th April 1995 aged 76 years. Laurel died at Bathurst on 20th September 2001 aged 79 years.

1.4.4.6.5.3.5.4  ~~  Judith Downton

Judith was born (probably at Narromine) on 24th May 1926.

1.4.4.6.5.3.6  ~~  Lawrence Alchin

Lawrence was born at Hillston on 3rd January 1893 (NSW 1893/17175). He married Mary Sunderland at Dubbo in 1925 (NSW 1925/4144); she was born at Coonamble in 1900. Lawrence and Mary had at least two children – Bruce and gavin.

Lawrence died at Narromine on 17th June 1964 (NSW 1964/15892) aged 71 years (Probate NSW 596656).

1.4.4.6.5.3.7  ~~  Thomas Walford Alchin

Thomas was born at Hillston on 28th October 1895 (NSW 1895/33047). He married Dorothy Amelia Pledger at Dubbo on 6th February 1926 (NSW 1926/2736); she was born in Surrey in 1904. Thomas and Dorothy had at least ten children – Joan, James, Albert, Thomas (1932-1933), Vera, Zena, Ivy, George, Bonnie and Ronald.

Thomas died at Narromine on 12th February (also recorded as 5th December) 1969 (NSW 1969/17229) aged 73 years (Probate NSW 796373). Dorothy died on 28th November 1997 aged 93 years.

1.4.4.6.5.4  ~~  George Alchin

George was born at Yanco on 10th May 1859 (NSW 1859/14412). He married Catherine Casey at Narrandera in 1891 (NSW 1891/5599); she was born at Gundaroo in 1869. George and Catherine had at least eight children – Mabel (1892), Rupert (1894), Francis (1897), Dorothy (1899), Reginald (1901), Josephine (1904), Veronica (1906) and Cecil (1907).

The 1903 electoral roll for the seat of Bland records that George was a mail contractor and he and his wife were living at Larmer Street, Narrandera. The 1932 electoral roll records that George was still a mail contractor and he and his wife were living at the same address in Narrandera.

Catherine died at Narrandera on 21st October 1944 (NSW 1944/25999) aged 75 years. George died at Narrandera on 17th December 1956 aged 97 years.

1.4.4.6.5.4.1  ~~  Mabel C. Alchin

Mabel was born at Narrandera in 1892 (NSW 1892/24526). Mabel married Walter McMahon at Narrandera in 1926 (NSW 1926/6646).

1.4.4.6.5.4.2   ~~  Rupert Allen Alchin

Rupert was born at Narrandera in 1894 (NSW 1894/23357). The 1932 electoral roll records that Rupert was a mail driver and he lived with his parents at Larmer Street, Narrandera. Rupert died on 3rd April 1963 aged 69 years (NSW 1963/14124).

1.4.4.6.5.4.3  ~~  Francis William Alchin

Francis was born at Narrandera on 12th April 1897 (NSW 1897/14602). The 1932 electoral roll records that Francis was an "assistant" and he was living with his parents at Larmer Street, Narrandera. Francis enlisted in the Australian Army at Narrandera on 25th May 1942 (N204442). He was discharged as a Lance Corporal from the 1st Base Postal Unit on 24th February 1945.

Francis died at Sydney in 1971 aged 74 years (NSW 1971/1783).

1.4.4.6.5.4.4  ~~  Dorothy E. Alchin

Dorothy was born at Narrandera in 1899 (NSW 1899/23246). Dorothy died at Narrandera in the following year (NSW 1900/13488).

1.4.4.6.5.4.5  ~~  Reginald Cyril Alchin

Reginald was born at Narrandera on 21st May 1901 (NSW 1901/24518). He married Norma W.S. Adams at Narrandera in 1927 (NSW 1927/6911); she was born at Tumbarumba in 1899. Reginald enlisted in the Australian Army at Paddington on 5th January 1942 (NX82215). He was discharged as a Sapper from the 51st Field Company on 12th August 1944.

Reginald died on 26th April 1978 aged 77 years.

1.4.4.6.5.4.6  ~~  Josephine Muriel Alchin

Josephine was born at Narrandera in 1904 (NSW 1904/14654). She married Jack K. Towell at Narrandera in 1930 (NSW 1930/13076). Josephine died on 3rd May 1989 aged 85 years.

1.4.4.6.5.4.7  ~~  Veronica K. Alchin

Veronica was born at Narrandera in 1906 (NSW 1906/37047). Veronica died at Narrandera in the following year (NSW 1907/2071).

1.4.4.6.5.4.8  ~~  Cecil Ambrose Alchin

Cecil was born at Narrandera on 4th December 1907 (NSW 1907/6191). The 1932 electoral roll records that Cecil was a hairdresser and he was living with his parents at Larmer Street, Narrandera. He married Myra Wadsworth at Narrandera in 1936 (NSW 1936/22680); she was born in 1919.

Cecil enlisted in the Australian Army at Campbelltown on 17th August 1942 (NX113483). He was discharged as a Sapper from the 51st Field Park Company on 14th November 1945.

1.4.4.6.5.5  ~~  Elizabeth Alchin

Elizabeth was born at Muttama near Yass on 27th July 1861 (NSW 1861/14657). She married Walter Dickenson at Cootamundra on 13th August 1884 (NSW 1884/5031); he was born at Marsh Boulding on 13th April 1854. Walter and Elizabeth had at least five children – Ambrose and Walter (1885), Elizabeth (1886), Emma (1888) and William (1894).

Walter died at Cootamundra on 21st July 1943 aged 89 years. Elizabeth died at Thudungra on 1st May 1947 aged 85 years.

1.4.4.6.5.5.1  ~~  Ambrose G. Dickenson

Ambrose and his twin brother Walter were born at Narrandera in 1885. The brothers did not survive for long.

1.4.4.6.5.5.2  ~~  Walter Henry Dickenson

Walter and his twin brother Ambrose were born at Narrandera in 1885. The brothers did not survive for long.

1.4.4.6.5.5.3  ~~  Elizabeth May Dickenson

Elizabeth was born at Franpton on 30th January 1886. She married William Henry Perkins on 2nd June 1914; he was born at Cootamundra on 13th March 1883. William and Elizabeth had at least three children – Victor (1915), Trevor (1917) and Norman (1918). The three brothers married three of the Taunton sisters.

William died at Bimbi on 26th May 1949 aged 66 years. Elizabeth died at Young on 27th September 1969 aged 83 years.

1.4.4.6.5.5.3.1  ~~  Victor William Perkins

Victor was born at Cootamundra on 12th September 1915. He married Dorothy Taunton on 26th October 1940; she was born in 1921. Victor and Dorothy had at least three children – Errol, Julie-Anne and Jill. Dorothy died on 3rd May 1988 aged 67 years. Victor died at Young on 27th November 1993 aged 78 years.

1.4.4.6.5.5.3.2  ~~  Trevor Henry Perkins

Trevor was born at Cootamundra on 7th January 1917. He married Mona Taunton in 1944. Trevor died on 15th July 1987 aged 70 years.

1.4.4.6.5.5.3.3  ~~  Norman Walter Perkins

Norman was born at Cootamundra on 7th January 1917. He married Marjorie Taunton in 1939.

1.4.4.6.5.5.4  ~~  Emma Jane Dickenson

Emma was born at Coolac on 5th February 1888. She married Arthur Maldon Perkins in 1909. Emma died on 24th January 1950 aged 61 years.

1.4.4.6.5.5.5  ~~  William Dickenson

William was born on 9th September 1894.

1.4.4.6.5.6  ~~  Lydia Alchin

Lydia was born at Yass on 23rd October 1863 (NSW 1863/15383). She had a natural son – William (1886). Lydia married Philip Cahill at Cootamundra on 10th October 1887 (NSW 1887/5050); he was born at Bendigo on 6th November 1858.

Philip and Lydia had at least four children – Ambrose (1888), Eliza (1892), Sydney (1902) and Harris (1908). Philip died at Waterloo on 3rd December 1949 aged 91 years. Lydia died at Balmain on 6th March 1957 aged 93 years.

1.4.4.6.5.6.1  ~~  William W. Alchin

William was born at Waterloo in 1886 (NSW 1886/12121) and he died there not long afterwards (NSW 1886/5956).

1.4.4.6.5.6.2  ~~  Ambrose James Cahill

Ambrose was born at Waterloo on 21st September 1888 (NSW 1888/12692). He married Nellie E. Merchant at Redfern in 1913 (NSW 1913/13206); she was born at Petersham in 1891. Ambrose and Nellie had at least two children – Joan (1915) and Colin (1918).

Ambrose died at Botany in 1975 aged 87 years.

1.4.4.6.5.6.2.1  ~~  Joan M. Cahill

Joan was born at Redfern in 1915. She married Thomas G. Blake in 1934.

1.4.4.6.5.6.2.2  ~~  Colin Alfred Philip Cahill

Colin was born at Redfern in 1918. He married Miriam Lilas Andrews in 1941.

1.4.4.6.5.6.3  ~~  Eliza Catherine May Cahill

Eliza was born at Waterloo on 3rd May 1892 (NSW 1892/37289). She married Henry J.Alma Clark at Waterloo in 1910 (NSW 1910/13881); he was born at Redfern in 1892. Henry and Eliza had at least one child – Maisie (1913). Eliza died in 1977 aged 85 years.

1.4.4.6.5.6.3.1  ~~  Maisie Lydia Margaret Clark

Maisie was born at Redfern in 1913. She married Henry Leon Ellis in 1937; he was born at Newtown in 1913.

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