Edward Arlington McCaull

M, #10171, b. 1825
Birth*1825 Ireland.1 
Marriage*1845 Spouse: Eliza Elms. Ireland.1
 

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, davie family tree - Owner: jdavie24.
Last Edited15 Mar 2023

James Alexander Martin

M, #10183, b. 1870, d. 15 May 1893
Birth*1870 Warr, VIC, Australia, #B26958 [par Thomas MARTIN & Margaret BELL].1 
Inquest15 May 1893Inquest held 1893/564. Male, Martin, James Alexander, Accidental Gun Shot , Lower Beaconsfield.2 
Death*15 May 1893 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D4991/1893 (Age 22) (par Thos MARTIN & Margt COLLINS) - as Jas Alex MARTIN.3 

Grave

  • 1-108-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia4

Newspaper-Articles

  • 15 May 1893: FATAL GUN ACCIDENT. BERWICK, SATURDAY.
    A lad named Martin, a resident of Lower Beaconsfield, met with a serious gun accident at his residence this evening, when examinig, in company with a lad named Muir, the barrel of an old muzzle loading shotgun. The lad Muir asked Martin if the barrel was loaded, and the latter replied that it was not. Muir then put a cap on the nipple and struck it with a hammer, and an explosion followed. Martin who was standing with his back to Muir, received the full charge above the left hip some of the shot passing through his body and burying itself in the wall of the house. Dr Howard James, of Berwick, was soon in attendance, and pronounced the case a serious one.
    LATER.
    The young man Martin, the victim of the shooting accident at Lower Beaconsfield last evening, succumbed to his injuries at half past 7 this morning. A magisterial inquiry will be held to-morrow forenoon. , William Howard James5

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S24] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 24/P0000 unit 611, item 1893/564
    Male, Martin, James Alexander, Accidental Gun Shot , Lower Beaconsfield, 1893/564, 15 May 1893,.
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4991/1893 (Age 22) (par Thos MARTIN & Margt COLLINS) - as Jas Alex MARTIN, Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  4. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    1-108-B Martin James M 22 15/05/1893 264.
  5. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 15 May 1893, p6.
Last Edited16 Jul 2022

James Gardiner

M, #10184, b. 1847, d. 22 Dec 1923
Father*John Gardiner b. 14 Apr 1822, d. 28 Oct 1884
Mother*Alicia Kelly1 b. 15 Jul 1830, d. 7 Aug 1863
Birth*1847 TAS, Australia.2 
Marriage*1870 Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Church. VIC, Australia, #M1089 - indexed as GARDENER.3
 
Widower1 Apr 1920James Gardiner became a widower upon the death of his wife Mary Elizabeth Church.3 
Death*22 Dec 1923 Prahran, VIC, Australia, #D16555/1923 (Age 76) (par John GARDINER & Unknown) - as James GARDINER.4 
Death-Notice*24 Dec 1923 GARDINER.—On the 22nd December, at the Alfred Hospital, James, husband of the late M. E. Gardiner, and father of Amelia (Mrs. Sibert), Mary (Mrs. Marsh), Edith, Jack, George, Arthur, Albert, Ernest, and Clarence, aged 77 years. For 60 years a resident of Berwick.5 

Grave

  • 4-411-A+B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Gardiner Mary Elizabeth (-Church) died 1920 Age 71 wife/ James6

Family

 Mary Elizabeth Church b. 1849, d. 1 Apr 1920
Children 1.John James Gardiner+7 b. 1870, d. 6 Jan 1946
 2.Arthur Joseph Gardiner b. 1882, d. 27 Jul 1924
 3.Albert Charles Gardiner+8 b. 1884, d. 1961
 4.Ernest Edward Gardiner b. 1887, d. 1967

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Gardiner Family Tree, Tree ID: 79077170
    Person viewed: Alicia Kelly, Birth Date: 15 Jul 1830, Death Date: 7 Aug 1863.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888 "marriage entry gives birth place."
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D16555/1923 (Age 76) (par John GARDINER & Unknown) - as James GARDINER, Death registered at Prahran, Australia."
  5. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 24 Dec 1923, p1.
  6. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    4-411-B Gardiner Mary F 71 3/04/1920 639
    4-411-A Gardiner James M 77 24/12/1923 721
    Gardiner Mary Elizabeth (-Church) 1920 71 wife/ James bw0729
    Gardiner James 1924 76 hus/ Mary Elizabeth.
  7. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online).
  8. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online).
Last Edited11 Aug 2022

Henry Chatterton Nicholas

M, #10185, b. 14 Oct 1829, d. 5 Aug 1909
Birth*14 Oct 1829 Pentonville, London, England, baptised 22 Nov 1829 - Pentonville, London, England [par Charles Thomas NICHOLAS & Lucy].1 
Marriage*Jun 1854 Spouse: Hellen McPherson. Bethnal Green, London, England, Jun Q [Bethnal Green] 1c 661.2
 
Death*5 Aug 1909 Elsternwick, VIC, Australia, #D8446 (Age 79) [par Charles Thomas NICHOLAS & Lucy EDWARDS].3 
Death-Notice*6 Aug 1909 NICHOLAS.—On the 5th August, at his late residence, Gleneira-road and Regent-street, Elsternwick, Henry Chatterton, the dearly beloved husband of Helen Nicholas, late of St. Kilda and South Yarra, in his 80th year. A colonist of 55 years.
NICHOLAS.—The Friends of the late Mr Henry Chatterton NICHOLAS are informed that his remains will be interred in the St. Kilda Cemetery.
The funeral will leave his late residence, corner of Gleineira-road and Regent-street, Elsternwick, THIS DAY (Friday, the 6th inst., at 3 p.m.
DRAYTON and GARSON, Undertakers, 177 High-street, Prahran. Tel. 370, Windsor.4 

Grave

  • Independent, Compartment C, Grave 113, St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia5

Family

 Hellen McPherson b. 1826, d. 17 Dec 1916
Child 1.Frank George Turner Nicholas+ b. 1865, d. 1952

Citations

  1. [S65] Ancestry - various indices.
  2. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  3. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 6 Aug 1909, p1.
  5. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,.
Last Edited20 Mar 2018

Hellen McPherson

F, #10186, b. 1826, d. 17 Dec 1916
Father*Neil McPherson
Mother*Mary Field
Married NameNicholas. 
Birth*1826 
Marriage*Jun 1854 Spouse: Henry Chatterton Nicholas. Bethnal Green, London, England, Jun Q [Bethnal Green] 1c 661.1
 
Widow5 Aug 1909Hellen McPherson became a widow upon the death of her husband Henry Chatterton Nicholas.2 
Death*17 Dec 1916 Malvern, VIC, Australia, #D15019 (Age 90) [par Neil McPHERSON & Mary FIELD].3 
Death-Notice*18 Dec 1916 NICHOLAS.-On the 17th December, at her daughter's residence, "Tobara," Central Park road, fast Malvern. Helen, relict of the late Henry C. Nicholas, of St. Kilda, and South Yarra, in her 91st year.
NICHOLAS.-The Funeral of the late Mrs. HELEN NICHOLAS will leave the residence of her daughter, "Totave," Central Park road, East Malvern, THIS DAY (Monday, the 18th inst.), at 4 p.m., for the place of interment, in St. Kilda Cemetery.4 

Grave

  • Independent, Compartment C, Grave 113, St Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, VIC, Australia5

Family

 Henry Chatterton Nicholas b. 14 Oct 1829, d. 5 Aug 1909
Child 1.Frank George Turner Nicholas+ b. 1865, d. 1952

Citations

  1. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  2. [S3] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Edwardian Index Victoria 1902-1913.
  3. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  4. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 18 Dec 1916, p1.
  5. [S48] Index of burials in the cemetery of St Kilda,.
Last Edited20 Mar 2018

Neil McPherson

M, #10187
Marriage* Spouse: Mary Field.
 

Family

 Mary Field
Children 1.Hellen McPherson+ b. 1826, d. 17 Dec 1916
 2.Daniel Field McPherson+ b. 5 Jul 1828, d. 3 Jan 1884
 3.Susannah McPherson+ b. 26 Apr 1836, d. 23 Apr 1920
Last Edited20 Mar 2018

Mary Field

F, #10188
Marriage* Spouse: Neil McPherson.
 
Married NameMcPherson. 

Family

 Neil McPherson
Children 1.Hellen McPherson+ b. 1826, d. 17 Dec 1916
 2.Daniel Field McPherson+ b. 5 Jul 1828, d. 3 Jan 1884
 3.Susannah McPherson+ b. 26 Apr 1836, d. 23 Apr 1920
Last Edited20 Mar 2018

Alfred John Hall

M, #10189, b. 30 Aug 1850, d. 25 Mar 1916
Birth*30 Aug 1850 Silk Mills, Watford, Hertfordshire, England.1 
Note*1888 HALL Alfred J; 1888 centennial international exhibition Melbourne: alphabetical listing of security identity photographs of staff, exhibitors, press, artists, etc. VPRS 840/P0 Units 1-4; Unit 2 page 11 photo 706 - Situation: A J Hall Boots & Shoes, Manuf & Import; Position: Victoria Court.2 
Marriage*19 Jul 1888 Spouse: Marian Joanna Frederika Stewart. St Kilda, VIC, Australia, #M6246.3
 
Land-UBeac*21 Oct 1889 GEM-E-4A 1.2.16.17/LP1373. Transfer from William John Collyer to Alfred John Hall. 9a 1r 4 2/10p (Lots 1.2.16.17.)4 
Residence*21 Oct 1889 41 Swanston Street, Melbourne South, VIC, Australia, boot manufacturer.5 
Land-UBeac*30 Oct 1893 GEM-E-4A 1.2.16.17/LP1373. Transfer from Alfred John Hall to Edwin Charles Martin. 9a 1r 4 2/10p (Lots 1.2.16.17.)6 
Death*25 Mar 1916 Homoepathic Hospital, Melbourne South, VIC, Australia, #D2996 (Age 65) [par Thomas Batt HALL & Ann FULLER].7 
Death-Notice27 Mar 1916 HALL. —On the 25th March, Alfred John, who passed out peacefully at the Homoeopathic Hospital.8 
Death-Notice*27 Mar 1916 HALL. —The Friends of the late Mr. ALFRED JOHN HALL are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, Melbourne General Cemetery.
The funeral is appointed to leave his late residence, 193 Lonsdale street, THIS DAY (Monday, March 27), at 2 p.m. Old Spiritualistic and other friends welcome.9 
Death-Notice28 Mar 1916 HALL. —Passed on to the higher life on the 25th March, at the Homoeopathic Hospital, Alfred John Hall, formerly of Swanston-street, city, and "Coronella," Croydon, the unselfish and beloved helpmeet of Marian Stewart Hall, "Carron Bank," The Boulevard, Ivanhoe, aged 65 years.10 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 20 Dec 1887: THE QUEEN. For ladies, the most comfortable Boots and Shoes made, broad toes, square heels. A. J. Hall, direct importer, 41 Swanston-street. -[Advt.]11
  • 2 Jul 1890: From A. J. Hall, asking the council to supply pipes for water channel opposite gate at his property at Beaconsfield. Secretary to reply, stating that the council cannot comply as it is a private entrance; also, clerk of works to inspect to see if something could be done to carry off the water.12
  • 19 Jul 1893: FRIDAY, JULY 28th, 1893. WM. BRISBANE ...
    AND In the estate of Mr. A. J. Hall (by order of the Trustee),
    10 ACRES LAND Opposite the Hon. L. L. Smith's, with House, Outbuildings, Orchard, Etc., enclosed with wire netting.
    MUST BE SOLD. NO RESERVE.
    Sale on FRIDAY, JULY the 28th, at 12 noon. Particulars ... from the auctioneer, W. BRISBANE, 167, Queen Street, Melbourne.13

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Greg Louis Family Tree - Owner: GregoryLouis.
  2. [S34] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 840/P0 Units 1-4. p./no. Unit 2 page 11 photo 706
    Situation: A J Hall Boots & Shoes, Manuf & Import; Position: Victoria Court.
  3. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1898-418 - Alfred John Hall of No 41 Swanston Street Melbourne Boot Manufacturer - C/T 2203-445.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria).
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2203-445 - Edwin Charles Martin of Beaconsfield Parade South Melbourne Civil Servant.
  7. [S4] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Great War Index Victoria 1914-1920.
  8. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Mar 1916, p1.
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 27 Mar 1916, p1.
  10. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 28 Mar 1916, p1.
  11. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 20 Dec 1887, p5.
  12. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), 2 Jul 1890, p3.
  13. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 19 Jul 1893, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70015724
Last Edited21 Jun 2023

Edwin Charles Martin

M, #10190, b. Mar 1853, d. 5 Feb 1942
Birth*Mar 1853 Islington, London, England, Mar Q 1853 (The Islington District) 01b 227. Mother's maiden surname: Hunt. As Edwin Charles Martin.1 
Marriage*26 Jun 1877 Spouse: Hannah Isabella Bruce Hoad. Emmanuel Church, Camberwell, London, England, Jun Q [Camberwell] 1d 958.2
Land-UBeac*30 Oct 1893 GEM-E-4A 1.2.16.17/LP1373. Transfer from Alfred John Hall to Edwin Charles Martin. 9a 1r 4 2/10p (Lots 1.2.16.17.)3 
Land-UBeac*24 Oct 1899 GEM-E-4A 1.2.16.17/LP1373. Transfer from Edwin Charles Martin to Tom Richardson Waller. 9a 1r 4 2/10p (Lots 1.2.16.17.)4 
Death*5 Feb 1942 Caulfield, VIC, Australia, #D1179 (Age 89) [par Thomas MARTIN & Louisa HUNT].5 
Death-Notice*6 Feb 1942 MARTIN.—On February 5, at private hospital, Edwin Charles, dearly loved husband of Hannah I. Martin, of 31 Lockhart street, Caulfield, loved father of Charles, engineer, M. N., E.H. (Watto), Toronto, Canada, and Bessie L. (Mrs Strangard, of Bangalore, Sth India), many years Beaconsfield parade, Middle Park, aged 89 years.
(No flowers by request.) (Remains at W. G. Apps & Sons' Chapel, 395 High street, St Kilda.)
MARTIN.—The Funeral of the late EDWIN CHARLES MARTIN will leave W. G. Apps & Sons' Chapel, 395 High street, St Kilda, TOMORROW, at 10.30 a.m. for the Springvale Crematorium. APPS & SONS PTY, LTD, St Kilda LA1271.6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1909287 Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: civil servant. With Hannah Isabella Bruce Martin. With Charles Thomas Martin Bessie Louise Martin.7
1914287 Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: civil servant. With Hannah Isabella Bruce Martin. With Charles Thomas Martin Edwin (Watteau) Henry Martin.8
1919287 Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: pensioner. With Hannah Isabella Bruce Martin.9

Citations

  1. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "Mar Q 1853 (The Islington District) 01b 227. Mother's maiden surname: Hunt. As Edwin Charles Martin."
  2. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2203-445 - Edwin Charles Martin of Beaconsfield Parade South Melbourne Civil Servant.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2203-445 - Tom Richardson Waller of 88 Johnston Street Collingwood Farmer.
  5. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 6 Feb 1942, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8231581
  7. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  8. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  9. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
Last Edited21 Jun 2023

Hannah Isabella Bruce Hoad

F, #10191, b. 21 Nov 1852, d. 5 May 1951
Probate (Will)* Hannah T Martin Widow Caulfield 05 May 1951 441/897.1 
Married NameMartin.2 
Birth*21 Nov 1852 Brighton, Sussex, England, Dec Q [Brighthelmstone] 2b 164 par Joseph HOAD & Hannah ROLPH.3,4 
Marriage*26 Jun 1877 Spouse: Edwin Charles Martin. Emmanuel Church, Camberwell, London, England, Jun Q [Camberwell] 1d 958.5
Widow5 Feb 1942Hannah Isabella Bruce Hoad became a widow upon the death of her husband Edwin Charles Martin.2 
Death*5 May 1951 Caulfield, VIC, Australia, #D4624 (Age 98) [par Joseph HOAD].2 
Death-Notice*12 May 1951 MARTIN.—On May 5 at her home 31 Lockhart street Caulfield Hannah Isabella loved wife of the late E C Martin dearly loved mother of Bess (Madame Strangard), Charles, Watteau, in her 99th year. -The long day closes.6 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
1909287 Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Edwin Charles Martin. With Charles Thomas Martin Bessie Louise Martin.7
1914287 Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Edwin Charles Martin. With Charles Thomas Martin Edwin (Watteau) Henry Martin.8
1919287 Beaconsfield Parade, Middle Park, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: home duties. With Edwin Charles Martin.9

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 193; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 1538.
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
    probably baptism date.
  4. [S332] UK - General Register Office Indexes "HOAD, HANNAH (ROLPH) GRO Reference: 1852 D Quarter in BRIGHTHELMSTON Volume 02B Page 164."
  5. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 12 May 1951, p18.
  7. [S109] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1909.
  8. [S114] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1914.
  9. [S119] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1919.
Last Edited27 Jan 2022
 

NOTE

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