Ebenezer W Thomas 'Thomas' Horner

M, #3454, b. 7 Sep 1887, d. 21 May 1948
Father*James William Henry Horner b. 29 Apr 1855, d. 8 May 1935
Mother*Mary Ann Margarette Goodyear b. Dec 1854, d. 29 May 1925
ChartsDescendants of Samuel HORNER
Birth*7 Sep 1887 Auburn, NSW, Australia, #B19533 [Granville].1,2 
Marriage*1917 Spouse: Ruby Elizabeth Gorringe. VIC, Australia, #M8522 - Ruby and Thomas were 1st cousins.3
 
Death*21 May 1948 Coburg, VIC, Australia, #D5630 (Age 61.)4 
Death-Notice*22 May 1948 HORNER. - On May 21. Ebenezer Thomas, dearly loved husband of Ruby Elizabeth, and loving father of Ronald, Arthur, and Pearl (Mrs. Fox). -Peacefully sleeping.
HORNER. - The Funeral or the late EBENEZER THOMAS HORNER will leave his residence, 30 Roosevelt street, Coburg, on MONDAY, at 11 a.m., for the Coburg cemetery.
R. B. PENN. Coburg. FL1475.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1936 - 1937Alford Street, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Ruby Elizabeth Horner.6
194230 Roosevelt Street, Coburg, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Ruby Elizabeth Horner.7

Grave

  • Comp H Grave 128 (CofE), Coburg Cemetery, Coburg, VIC, Australia8

Family

 Ruby Elizabeth Gorringe b. Dec 1894, d. 20 Apr 1951
Children 1.Ronald Arthur Horner b. 1918, d. 23 Nov 1994
 2.Arthur Henry Horner b. 1918, d. 7 Jan 1920
 3.Pearl Horner b. 4 Dec 1923, d. Feb 2016

Citations

  1. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  2. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/h/o/r/… gives birth date as 7 Sep 1888.
  3. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 May 1948, p2+9.
  6. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  7. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  8. [S39] Index of burials in the cemetery of Fawkner Memorial Park, online @ http://www.gmct.com.au/deceased-search/ "Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery, Church Of England H, COB-CEH-128
    ARTHUR HENRY HORNER, Service Date: 8 Jan 1920
    EMMA ELIZABETH GORRINGE, Service Date: 20 Mar 1942 77 years
    EBENEZER THOMAS HORNER, Service Date: 24 May 1948 61 years
    RUBY ELIZABETH HORNER, Service Date: 1 May 1951 56 years."
Last Edited24 Oct 2021

Emma Elizabeth Goodyear

F, #3460, b. Sep 1862, d. 19 Mar 1942
Father*William Goodyear
Mother*Sarah
Married NameGorringe. 
Birth*Sep 1862 Lambeth, London, England, Sep Q 1862 (Lambeth) 01d 245. Mother's maiden surname: Bridges.1 
Marriage*Dec 1893 Spouse: John James Gorringe. Cuckfield, Sussex, England, Dec Q [Cuckfield] 2b 156.2
 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelJun 1914 Sailing with Charles Edward Gorringe to Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Osterley
Age 40.3 
Death*19 Mar 1942 Coburg, VIC, Australia, #D2757/1942 (Age 77) (par William GOODYEAR & Sarah Unknown] - as Emma Elizabeth GORRINGE.4 
Death-Notice*20 Mar 1942 GORRINGE. — On March 19, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. T. Horner, 30 Roosevelt-street, Coburg North, Emma Elizabeth, loving wife of the late John Gorringe, and loving mother of Ruby and Charlie, aged 77 years. At rest.5 

Grave

  • Comp H Grave 128 (CofE), Coburg Cemetery, Coburg, VIC, Australia6

Family

 John James Gorringe
Child 1.Ruby Elizabeth Gorringe+ b. Dec 1894, d. 20 Apr 1951

Citations

  1. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Emma Elizabeth Goodyear. Sep Q 1862 (Lambeth) 01d 245. Mother's maiden surname: Bridges."
  2. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  3. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), B895 003.
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D2757/1942 (Age 77) (par William GOODYEAR & Sarah Unknown] - as Emma Elizabeth GORRINGE, born London, Death registered at Coburg, Australia."
  5. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 20 Mar 1942, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/205277235
  6. [S39] Index of burials in the cemetery of Fawkner Memorial Park, online @ http://www.gmct.com.au/deceased-search/ "Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery, Church Of England H, COB-CEH-128
    ARTHUR HENRY HORNER, Service Date: 8 Jan 1920
    EMMA ELIZABETH GORRINGE, Service Date: 20 Mar 1942 77 years
    EBENEZER THOMAS HORNER, Service Date: 24 May 1948 61 years
    RUBY ELIZABETH HORNER, Service Date: 1 May 1951 56 years."
Last Edited24 Oct 2021

Ruby Elizabeth Gorringe

F, #3462, b. Dec 1894, d. 20 Apr 1951
Father*John James Gorringe
Mother*Emma Elizabeth Goodyear b. Sep 1862, d. 19 Mar 1942
ChartsDescendants of Samuel HORNER
Married NameHorner.1 
Birth*Dec 1894 Cuckfield, Sussex, England, Dec Q [Cuckfield] 2b 156.2 
(Migrant) Migration/TravelSep 1915 To Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Ship Benalla
Age 20.3 
Marriage*1917 Spouse: Ebenezer W Thomas 'Thomas' Horner. VIC, Australia, #M8522 - Ruby and Thomas were 1st cousins.1
 
Widow21 May 1948Ruby Elizabeth Gorringe became a widow upon the death of her husband Ebenezer W Thomas 'Thomas' Horner.4 
Death*20 Apr 1951 Coburg, VIC, Australia, #D6849 (age 56.)4 
Death-Notice*5 May 1951 HORNER.—On April 20, Ruby Elizabeth, dearly loved sister-in-law of Fred and Ruth, also on May 2, James William John, loved brother of Fred, brother-in-law of Ruth. Rest after suffering.5 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1936 - 1937Alford Street, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Ebenezer W Thomas 'Thomas' Horner.6
194230 Roosevelt Street, Coburg, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Ebenezer W Thomas 'Thomas' Horner.7

Grave

  • Comp H Grave 128 (CofE), Coburg Cemetery, Coburg, VIC, Australia8

Family

 Ebenezer W Thomas 'Thomas' Horner b. 7 Sep 1887, d. 21 May 1948
Children 1.Ronald Arthur Horner b. 1918, d. 23 Nov 1994
 2.Arthur Henry Horner b. 1918, d. 7 Jan 1920
 3.Pearl Horner b. 4 Dec 1923, d. Feb 2016

Newspaper-Articles

  • 9 May 1951: DEATH OF FORMER UPPER BEACONSFIELD RESIDENT
    WE REGRET the passing of Mrs. Ruby Horner, dearly beloved wife of the late Thomas Horner, at her daughter’s residence, 30 Roosevelt St., North Coburg. A resident of Upper Beaconsfield for many years, she was always a willing worker for all charitable organisations and will be sadly missed. She is survived by a son and daughter, Ronald and Pearl, to both of whom, we extend our deepest sympathy.9

Citations

  1. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  2. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  3. [S36] Inward & outward passenger lists to and from Victoria. Series: (VPRS 14; 7666; 7667; 7786); PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), B907 004.
  4. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  5. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 5 May 1951, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/209820972
  6. [S101] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1903 - 1980.
  7. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  8. [S39] Index of burials in the cemetery of Fawkner Memorial Park, online @ http://www.gmct.com.au/deceased-search/ "Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery, Church Of England H, COB-CEH-128
    ARTHUR HENRY HORNER, Service Date: 8 Jan 1920
    EMMA ELIZABETH GORRINGE, Service Date: 20 Mar 1942 77 years
    EBENEZER THOMAS HORNER, Service Date: 24 May 1948 61 years
    RUBY ELIZABETH HORNER, Service Date: 1 May 1951 56 years."
  9. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 9 May 1951, p9
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222352241
Last Edited24 Oct 2021

Ronald Arthur Horner

M, #3463, b. 1918, d. 23 Nov 1994
Father*Ebenezer W Thomas 'Thomas' Horner b. 7 Sep 1887, d. 21 May 1948
Mother*Ruby Elizabeth Gorringe b. Dec 1894, d. 20 Apr 1951
ChartsDescendants of Samuel HORNER
Birth*1918 Mordialloc, VIC, Australia, #B29615/1918 (par Thos Ebenezer HORNER & Ruby Eliz GORRINGE) - as Ronald Arth HORNER.1 
Military*2 Jul 1941Enlisted for military service: Royal Park, VIC, Australia, Australian Army Service Number VX58888 - Date of Birth 23 Jun 1920 Place of Birth CHELSEA, VIC - Next of Kin HORNER, EUNICE - Date of Discharge 2 Nov 1945 - Rank Lance Bombardier - Posting at Discharge 2/8 AUST LT A/A BTY R A A.2 
Marriage*1944 Spouse: Eunice Boothroyd. VIC, Australia, #M6302.3,4
 
Death*23 Nov 1994 VIC, Australia.3 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1949Manangatan, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: teacher. With Eunice Boothroyd.5

Grave

  • Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, VIC, Australia, GARDEN OF NO DISTANT PLACE, GNDP - DATE 24 June3

Newspaper-Articles

  • 22 Apr 1942: The Engagement Is Announced Of..
    GRACE JEAN, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Black, Beaconsfield Upper, to Gunner Ronald Horner, A.I.F., only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Horner, Roosevelt street, North Coburg. Grace Jean Black6
  • 12 May 1945: HORNER (Boothroyd).— On April 29, at Vaucluse, Coburg, to Eunice and Ron — a daughter (Julie).7

Citations

  1. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920 "#B29615/1918 (par Thos Ebenezer HORNER & Ruby Eliz GORRINGE) - as Ronald Arth HORNER, Birth registered at Malloc, Vic, Australia."
  2. [S30] World War Two Nominal Roll https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/
    Name      HORNER, RONALD ARTHUR
    Service      Australian Army
    Service Number      VX58888
    Date of Birth      23 Jun 1920
    Place of Birth      CHELSEA, VIC
    Date of Enlistment      2 Jul 1941
    Locality on Enlistment      HUGHESDALE, VIC
    Place of Enlistment      ROYAL PARK, VIC
    Next of Kin      HORNER, EUNICE
    Date of Discharge      2 Nov 1945
    Rank      Lance Bombardier
    Posting at Discharge      2/8 AUST LT A/A BTY R A A
    WW2 Honours and Gallantry      None for display
    Prisoner of War      No.
  3. [S47] Index of burials in the cemetery of Springvale Botanical Cemetery.
  4. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  5. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  6. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 22 Apr 1942, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/215708433
  7. [S14] Newspaper - The Herald (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 12 May 1945, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/249164903
Last Edited24 Oct 2021

Arthur Henry Horner

M, #3464, b. 1918, d. 7 Jan 1920
Father*Ebenezer W Thomas 'Thomas' Horner b. 7 Sep 1887, d. 21 May 1948
Mother*Ruby Elizabeth Gorringe b. Dec 1894, d. 20 Apr 1951
ChartsDescendants of Samuel HORNER
Birth*1918 Chelsea, VIC, Australia, #B80041/1918 (par Thomas Ebenezer HORNER & Ruby Elizabeth GORRINGE) - as Arthur Henry HORNER.1,2 
Death*7 Jan 1920 Carlton, VIC, Australia, #D708/1920 (Age 1) (par Thos HORNER & Ruby GORRINGE) - as Arth Hy HORNER.3 
Death-Notice*8 Jan 1920 HORNER.—On the 7th January, at the, Children's Hospital, Arthur Henry, the dearly beloved only child of Thomas and Ruby Horner, of Glenola-road, Chelsea, aged 15 months.4 

Grave

  • Comp H Grave 128 (CofE), Coburg Cemetery, Coburg, VIC, Australia5

Citations

  1. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  2. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B80041/1918 (par Thomas Ebenezer HORNER & Ruby Elizabeth GORRINGE) - as Arthur Henry HORNER, Birth registered at Chelsea, Vic, Australia."
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D708/1920 (Age 1) (par Thos HORNER & Ruby GORRINGE) - as Arth Hy HORNER, Death registered at Carlton, Australia."
  4. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 8 Jan 1920, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/202975142
  5. [S39] Index of burials in the cemetery of Fawkner Memorial Park, online @ http://www.gmct.com.au/deceased-search/ "Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery, Church Of England H, COB-CEH-128
    ARTHUR HENRY HORNER, Service Date: 8 Jan 1920
    EMMA ELIZABETH GORRINGE, Service Date: 20 Mar 1942 77 years
    EBENEZER THOMAS HORNER, Service Date: 24 May 1948 61 years
    RUBY ELIZABETH HORNER, Service Date: 1 May 1951 56 years."
Last Edited24 Oct 2021

Pearl Horner

F, #3470, b. 4 Dec 1923, d. Feb 2016
Father*Ebenezer W Thomas 'Thomas' Horner b. 7 Sep 1887, d. 21 May 1948
Mother*Ruby Elizabeth Gorringe b. Dec 1894, d. 20 Apr 1951
ChartsDescendants of Samuel HORNER
Married NameFox. 
Birth*4 Dec 1923 VIC, Australia.1 
Education*29 Oct 1934 State School 2560, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia. Left for "home" 21 Dec 1937.2 
Marriage*8 Feb 1943 Spouse: Victor James Fox. Holy Trinity Church, Coburg, VIC, Australia, #M2420/1943.3
 
Marriage*1953 Spouse: Harold Desmond Horner. VIC, Australia, #M10069/1953.3
 
Death*Feb 2016 
Death-Notice*22 Feb 2016 HORNER. The Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs Pearl Horner will be held in the Cirrus Chapel, Bunurong Memorial Park, Frankston Dandenong Rd, Dandenong South on THURSDAY (Feb. 25, 2016) at 2.00 p.m. Pearl will be laid to rest at St Arnaud Cemetery later. Syd Peek & Daughter All suburbs 9859-6513.4 

Citations

  1. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560.
  2. [S25] School Records - Beaconsfield North 2560: Pupil 311. Pearl Horner. Born 4 Dec 1923, admitted 29 Oct 1934. Thomas Horner, UB, Grocer, previously at Chelsea, left for "home" 21 Dec 1937.
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online).
  4. [S13] Newspaper - The Herald-Sun (Melbourne, Vic.), 22 Feb 2016 - viewed online Nov 2018.
Last Edited23 Mar 2023
 

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