Frank Martin Richardson

M, #15941, b. 15 Jan 1881, d. 18 May 1952
Father*James Richardson b. 1837, d. 11 Jun 1916
Mother*Robena Brown b. 1835, d. 1916
Probate (Will)* Frank M Richardson. Gent. Berwick. 18 May 1952. 455/653.1 
Birth*15 Jan 1881 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B7238.2,3 
Marriage*29 Nov 1905 Spouse: Alice Fenton Penelope Hack. Residence of GR Bennet, Alphington, VIC, Australia, #M8006/1905, Frank Martin RICHARDSON & Alice Fenton Penelope HACK.4
 
Land-Berwick*15 Sep 1916 BER-Crown-18 (part). Transfer from James Richardson to Frank Martin Richardson. 4a 0r 7p - C/T 3995-988.5 
Death*18 May 1952 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D18579 (Age 72.)6 
Death-Notice*20 May 1952 RICHARDSON.—Frank Martin, of Braeside, Berwick, devoted husband of Alice Penelope, fond father of Lilianne, Frank, Rose, Vi, Kathlyn (deceased), Rupert, Mora. (Privately interred Berwick May 19.)
RICHARDSON.—On May 18, at Dandenong, Frank Martin Richardson of Braeside, Berwick, the dearly loved father of Rupert, and father-in law of Kath and loved grandpa of Joan and Anne (Interred privately Berwick Cemetery, May 19.)
RICHARDSON.—On May 18, Frank Martin, of Berwick, dearly loved father of Frank, beloved father-in-law of May and pa to Gerald.
RICHARDSON.—On May 18, at Dandenong, Frank Martin Richardson, the esteemed friend of John and Elizabeth Bell of Ellerslie, Berwick.—At rest.7 

Grave

  • 5-351-A+B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia8

Family

 Alice Fenton Penelope Hack b. 18 Nov 1884, d. 10 Aug 1970
Child 1.Lilian Alice Richardson11 b. 26 Aug 1906, d. 3 Mar 2005

Newspaper-Articles

  • 9 Dec 1905: WEDDINGS. RICHARDSON— HACK.
    wedding was celebrated on Wednesday afternoon, 29th November, at the residence of Mr. G. R. Bennet, "Hackleigh," Alphington, between Miss Alice Fenton Hack, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hack of Maryborough, Victoria, and Mr. Frank Martin Richardson, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Richardson, sen., of Berwick.
    Mr. Bennet is uncle of the bride, and the wedding ceremony took place in the drawingroom, which was decorated with festoons of greenery, white blossoms and flags.
    The Rev. Alexander Yuill, of Brunswick, performed the marriage ceremony. The bride was gowned in white silk, trimmed with valenciennes lace, chiffon and orange blossom. A coronet of orange blossom surmounted, the bridal veil, and she carried a "Ronald's" bouquet of choice flowers. Her bridesmaids were Miss Florence Penelope Bennet, Miss Maggie Richardson, Miss Mitchelmore and Miss M'Guire. They wore white silk, trimmed with valenciennes lace, and carried handsomely decorated floral staffs. Mr. Arthur Anderson, of Berwick, officiated as best man. After the wedding an adjournment was made to the diningroom, where a large company sat down to wedding breakfast. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Miller, Dr. and Mrs. Phillips, Mdme. Lena Conly, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Major, Mr. and Miss Renfrew, Mr. and Mrs. Barnes, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. T. Adams, Captain Roberts, and Mr. Jennings. Included among the wedding presents were: —
    Father of bride, cheque; mother of bride, household linen; bridegroom's father, cheque; mother of bridegroom, kitchen outfit; Mr. Jas. and Mrs. Gibb, silver fruit stand and framed photographs; Mr. and Mrs. G. Richardson, silver teapot; Mr. R. Powell, silver teapot; Mr. Paterson, silver serviette rings; Mr. and Mrs. Hocking, table lamp; Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Miller, cheques and dinner set; Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Bennet, cheque and "Bissell" carpet sweeper; Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, jardiniere; Miss Renfrew, biscuit china cake and fruit stand; Mrs. Barnes, biscuit china cake dish ; Mr. and Mrs. Major, Albert Park, mirror bracket and brushes; Mr. and Mrs. Vine, St. Kilda, E.P. jelly dish; Mr. and Mrs. Ashmore, handsome pair of vases; Mr. and Mrs. W. Bennet, diningroom hanging lamp; Mrs. W. and Misses Bennet, tea set; Mrs. Ballard, Brighton, jardiniere; Messrs. Coulson, biscuit china flower bowl and cheese dish; J. M'Kell and Co., framed engraving of opening of first Federal Parliament; Mrs. Barnard, silver bread fork; St. John's Choir, Maryborough, oak and silver biscuit barrel; Mrs. J. Jones, Maryborough, pillow shams. Alice Fenton Penelope Hack9
  • 23 May 1952: Obituary. Mr F. Richardson
    Many throughout this district will learn with the deepest regret of the death of Mr. Frank Martin Richardson of "Braeside," Berwick, which sad event occurred last Sunday at Dandenong. A son of the late Mr and Mrs James Richardson, pioneer residents of the district, he was born at Berwick 72 years ago, and spent the whole of his life there. He was widely known and held in the highest esteem, and thr sympathy of the whole community goes out to his wife, two sons and four daughters at this sad time. The funeral which was private, took place at Berwick Cemetery on Monday afternoon, Rev J Scott Tanner officiating at the graveside.
    Messrs. W. J Garnar & Son carried out the funeral arrangements.10

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 409; VPRS 7591/P2, unit 1584.
  2. [S1] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Pioneer Index Victoria 1836-1888.
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ellie Hills Heritage.
  4. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M8006/1905, Frank Martin RICHARDSON & Alice Fenton Penelope HACK."
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1921-179 (tx810971) - Frank Richardson of Berwick Butcher - C/T 3995-988 (these are the original 4 acres).
  6. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Tue 20 May 1952, p11
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/23191376
  8. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-351-A Richardson Frank Martin M 72 19/05/1952 1295
    5-351-B Richardson Alice Fenton F 85 12/08/1970 1608.
  9. [S14] Newspaper - Leader (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 9 Dec 1905, p38
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/198189843
  10. [S82] Newspaper - Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.) Pakenham Gazette and Berwick Shire News (Pakenham East, Vic.), 23 May 1952, p3.
  11. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B24421/1906 (par Frank Martin RICHARDSON & Alice Fran Fenton Pe HACK) - as Lilian Alice RICHARDSON, Birth registered at Berwick, Australia."
Last Edited31 May 2025

Edward Richardson

M, #15944, b. 1900, d. 14 Apr 1961
Father*James Richardson b. 1869, d. 13 Jul 1953
Mother*Annie Amelia Smith b. 1874, d. 10 Mar 1939
Probate (Will)* Edward Richardson. Grader Driver. Berwick. 14 Apr 1961. 567/707.1 
Birth*1900 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #B25942 [par James RICHARDSON & Annie Amelia SMITH].2,3 
Marriage1925 Spouse: Jessie Bridget Drummond. VIC, Australia, #M5459.4
 
Death*14 Apr 1961 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D6053 (Age 60) [par James RICHARDSON & Annie SMITH].2 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
bt 1925 - 1927Brown Street, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: butcher.5,6
bt 1931 - 1936Wilson Street, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: butcher. With Jessie Bridget Richardson.7,8
1942Golf Links, Upper Beaconsfield, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Jessie Bridget Richardson.9
bt 1949 - 1954Wilson Street, Berwick, VIC, AustraliaOccupation: labourer. With Jessie Bridget Richardson.10,11

Grave

  • 5-654-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, Richardson Jessie Bridget 1899-1989 Richardson Ted 1900-196112

Family

 Jessie Bridget Drummond b. 1899, d. 3 Jun 1989
Child 1.Shirley Margaret Richardson+ b. 10 May 1929, d. 17 Jan 2014

Newspaper-Articles

  • 31 Oct 1929: An attractive home in Brown street, Berwick, has been erected by Mr E. Richardson, who has now gone into occupation.13
  • 29 Jul 1953: BERWICK FIRE BRIGADE NEWS
    The monthly meeting was postponed for a week out of respect to the memory of a grand old supporter of the brigade since its inception—the late Mr. J. Richardson, of Brown Street.
    Mr. Richardson’s three sons were among the founders of the brigade, and each has had the honor of being caotain. Ted and Jim are still active members. James Richardson, James Alfred (Jim) Richardson14

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/P4, unit 2303; VPRS 7591/P3, unit 369.
  2. [S5] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Death Index Victoria 1921-1985.
  3. [S2] Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901.
  4. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  5. [S125] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1925 "as Edward junr."
  6. [S127] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1927 "as Edward junr."
  7. [S131] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1931.
  8. [S136] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1936.
  9. [S142] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1942.
  10. [S149] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1949.
  11. [S154] Electoral Roll for Australia, 1954.
  12. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-654-A     Richardson Jessie Bridget     F 89 6/06/1989     2094
    5-654-A     Richardson Edward     M 60 4/04/1961 1437
    bw2149.
  13. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Thu 31 Oct 1929, p4.
  14. [S218] Newspaper - The Dandenong Journal (Vic.), Wed 29 Jul 1953, p24.
Last Edited21 Apr 2025

William Morison

M, #15955, b. abt 1780, d. 9 Jul 1860
Birth*abt 1780 
Marriage*4 Feb 1817 Spouse: Jennat MacRae. Glenshiel, Ross-shire, Scotland.
 
NoteJul 1834 One of the victims of John McDonald's forgery. School Master at Leckachan - had known John MacDonald for about 16 years. 
(Witness) Criminal23 Apr 1835William Morison was a victim of a fraud committed by John McDonald on 23 Apr 1835 at Inverness, Ross-shire, Scotland; tried at the High Court.1 
Death*9 Jul 1860 Schoolhouse, Glenshiel, Rossshire, Scotland, #D 067/ 6 (Age 80) [par Alexander MORISON & Margaret MACLEOD] - supposed to have died from disease of the heart - dropped off suddenly - death not certified. Buried at Clachan Duich, Kintail.2 

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

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
6 Jun 1841Glenshiel, Ross-shire, ScotlandHead of Household: William Morison. Age 55
Member(s) of Household: Jennat MacRae, Alexander Morison, Farquhar Francis Morison, Duncan Morison, John Morison, Roderick Morison, James Morison.3
30 Mar 1851Leckachan House 51, Glenshiel, Ross-shire, ScotlandHead of Household: William Morison. Age 66 - Schoolmaster
also Mary MacDonald Serv U 22 General Serv
Member(s) of Household: Jennat MacRae, Alexander Morison, John Morison, James Morison, Jane Morison.

Newspaper-Articles

  • 29 Apr 1835: FORGERY.
    John Macdonald was accused of forging and uttering a bill of exchange of £12 value. The bill was dated from Leachachan, parish of Glenshiel, and was drawn on Mr John Macdonald, Cooper, at the same place, and was made payable within the National Bank of Scotland's Office in Dingwall. The name of "William Morrison" was forged to the bill, purporting to be the signature of William Morrison, schoolmaster of Glenshiel. The pannel pleaded guilty to the uttering of the forged bill.
    Lord Mackenzie read the statute, passed in 1832, abolishing capital punishment for forgery, but rendering it imperative that all persons found guilty of that crime should be transported for life. The Court had no discretion, but must sentence the prisoner to transportation for the whole period of his natural life. John McDonald4

Citations

  1. [S299] NAS Scotland, General Records, Edinburgh, Scotland.
  2. [S250] General Register Office for Scotland Indexes.
  3. [S257] Online index to the Census for Scotland.
  4. [S334] Newspaper (Scotland) - The Inverness Courier (Inverness-shire), 29 Apr 1835, p2.
Last Edited19 May 2020
 

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