Phoebe Allan

F, #28058, b. 1837, d. 1898
Married NameJackel. 
Birth*1837 
Marriage*1863 Spouse: Herman Carl Jackel. VIC, Australia, #M923/1863, Herman JACKEL & Phebe ALLEN.1
 
Death*1898 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D15192/1898 (Age 61) (par unknown) - as Phoebe JACKEL.2 

Family

 Herman Carl Jackel b. 1838, d. 13 Oct 1906
Child 1.James Herman Jackel b. 1863, d. 1945

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M923/1863, Herman JACKEL & Phebe ALLEN."
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D15192/1898 (Age 61) (par unknown) - as Phoebe JACKEL, Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
Last Edited29 Mar 2024

James Herman Jackel

M, #28059, b. 1863, d. 1945
Father*Herman Carl Jackel b. 1838, d. 13 Oct 1906
Mother*Phoebe Allan b. 1837, d. 1898
Birth*1863 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #B19043/1863 (par Hermann JACKEL & Phoebe ALLAN) - as James Hermann JACKEL.1 
Land-Berwick*27 Jul 1888 BER-Subn-15. Transfer from George Brown to James Herman Jackel. 22a 0r 0p.2 
(Transfer to) Land-Berwick30 Mar 1894 BER-Subn-16.17.22, Inglis Road. Transfer from Patrick McMullen to James Funston, Edward Paul Hillbrick, Ernest Gottlieb Hillbrick, William Henry Moysey, James Herman Jackel, Herman Carl Jackel, Johann Frederick Wilhelm Aurisch. 65a 0r 4p.3 
(Transfer from) Land-Berwick30 Aug 1894 BER-Subn-16.S17 (part), Inglis Road. Transfer from James Funston, Edward Paul Hillbrick, Ernest Gottlieb Hillbrick, William Henry Moysey, James Herman Jackel, Herman Carl Jackel, Johann Frederick Wilhelm Aurisch to Alfred Ede. 4a 0r 0p (transfer 350844.)4 
(Transfer from) Land-Berwick23 Oct 1895 BER-Subn-16.S17 (part), Inglis Road. Transfer from Thomas George Funston, Edward Paul Hillbrick, Ernest Gottlieb Hillbrick, William Henry Moysey, James Herman Jackel, Herman Carl Jackel, Johann Frederick Wilhelm Aurisch to Bertha Emma Meyer. 12a 0r 0p (transfer 363895.)5 
(Transfer from) Land-Berwick6 Nov 1896 BER-Subn-16.17.22 (part), Inglis Road. Transfer from Thomas George Funston, Edward Paul Hillbrick, Ernest Gottlieb Hillbrick, William Henry Moysey, James Herman Jackel, Herman Carl Jackel to Johann Frederick Wilhelm Aurisch. 49a 0r 4p.6 
Land-Berwick*25 Apr 1901 BER-Crown-18 (part), Station Street. Transfer from John Blackwood to James Herman Jackel. Part (northern half) (Tx 436696.)7 
Land-Berwick*24 Aug 1904 BER-Subn-15. Transfer from James Herman Jackel to Bertram Brinsley Tobin. #B23155/1871 (par William Arthur TOBIN & Ann Maria COUNSEL) - as Bertram Brinsley TOBIN.8 
Death*1945 Dandenong, VIC, Australia, #D18298/1945 (Age 81) (par Herman JACKEL & Phoebe ALLEN) - as James Herman JACKEL.9 

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B19043/1863 (par Hermann JACKEL & Phoebe ALLAN) - as James Hermann JACKEL, Birth registered at Berw, Australia."
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2055-905 - James Herman Jackel of Berwick Farmer - C/T 2055-906.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2520-866 - proprietors as tenants-in-common in the following shares: Ernest Hillbrick (3 of 11 shares), Edward Paul Hillbrick (2 of 11 shares), William Henry Moysey (1 of 11 shares), Johan Friedrich Wilhelm Aurisch (1 of 11 shares) all of Narre Warren Farmers, James Herman Jackel of Berwick Carpenter (1 of 11 shares), James Funston of Berwick Boardinghouse Keeper (2 of 11 shares), and Herman Jackel of Berwick Farmer (1 of 11 shares) - parent titles C/T 30-831, C/T 118-490, C/T 118-491.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2520-866 - Alfred Ede of Engles Road Berwick Gentleman - C/T 2540-961.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2520-866 - Bertha Emma Meyer the wife of Jonathan Meyer of Beaconsfield Road Berwick Farmer - C/T 2589-754.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2520-866 - Johan Frederick Wilhelm Aurisch of Narree Worran Farmer - C/T 2629-646 (transfer 376284 - 10 of the 11 shares are transferred to Wilhelm Aurisch -
    now sole proprietor).
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1016-152 - James Herman Jackel - C/T 2816-049.
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2055-906 - Bertram Brinsley Tobin of Caroline Street Auburn Gentleman.
  9. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D18298/1945 (Age 81) (par Herman JACKEL & Phoebe ALLEN) - as James Herman JACKEL, born Berwick. Death registered at Dandenong, Australia."
Last Edited29 Mar 2024

James Funston

M, #28060, b. 1831, d. 21 Dec 1894
Land-Note* Berwick Shire rates:
1877/78 James Funston 1 town lot (owner W Aurisch)
1889/90 107 Funston James Boardinghouse keeper     House 1ac Peel Street Berwick
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1877/78 James Funston NAV 38 owner James Henry
1878/79 1879/80 1880/81 1881/82 - 1882/83 as above only James
1883/84 as above but only James
1884/85 Funston James & Thomas George Farmers Owner W Henry OT 385 acres lots 31.32.35 Pakenham N48
1885/86 Funston James & George Farmers owner W Henry? 400 acres NAV100
1886/87 Funston James & George Contractors NAV50 House and Land Main Road
1887/88 Funston James & George Contractors NAV50 House and Land Bea
1889/90 Funston George Farmer owner NAV20 - House 58ac Lot 53 - this appears to be Eliz Savage's land
---
1890/91 115 Funston James Boarding-house keeper House Berwick 1 acre N30
     Funston George crossed out House 58 acres Lot 53 See No 446 (Edward Savage)
1891/92 118 Funston James Boarding-house keeper House Berwick 1 acre N30
     120 Funston Sarah J. 48 acres Berwick N35
1892/93 129 Funston James Boarding-house keeper House Berwick 1 acre N30
     130 Funston Sarah J Dressmaker 48 acres Berwick N35
1893/94 126 Funston James Boarding-house keeper House 1 acre Lots 10,11 Sec 19, Berwick N26
     127 Funston James Tenant 48 acres Blocks 17 + 22 Pt16 Berwick Berwick N28
1894/95 127 Funston James Boarding-house keeper House 1 acre Lots 10,11 Sec 19, Berwick N26
     128 Funston James Tenant 48 acres Blocks 17 + 22 Pt16 Berwick Berwick N28 (James' fist name crossed out)
1895/95 123 Funston James Boarding-house keeper House 1 acre Lots 10,11 Sec 19, Berwick N25
     124 Funston James Boarding-house keeper owner 28 acres Blocks 17 + 22 Pt16 Berwick Berwick N20
     205 Funston George Farmer 255 ac Lot A16 Gembrook N58
1896/97 139 Funston Mrs Boarding-house keeper House 1 acre Lots 10,11 Sec 19, Berwick N25
     205 Funston George Farmer 255 ac Lot A16 Gembrook N50
1897/98 138 Funston Mrs J Boardinghouse keeper Tenant Berwick House Lots 10,11 Sec 19, Berwick N25
     139 Funston George tenant Narre Warren House & 300 acres Lot 21 Berwick N80
1898/99 140 Funston Mrs J Boardinghouse keeper Tenant Berwick House Lots 10,11 Sec 19, Berwick N25
     141 Funston George tenant W Stewart Berwick House & 300 acres Lot 21 Berwick N80
1899/1900 143 Funston Mrs J Boardinghouse keeper Tenant Berwick House Lots 10,11 Sec 19, Berwick N30
     144 Funston George tenant W Stewart Narre Warren House & 300 acres Lot 21 Berwick N100.1 
Probate (Will)* 57/015. James Funston, Residence: Berwick, Occupation: Boarding House Kpr, Date Of Death: 21 Dec 1894, Date Of Grant: 8 Mar 1895.2 
Birth*1831 Castlederg, Tyrone, Northern Ireland.3 
Marriage*20 Aug 1856 Spouse: Jane Funston. Kilskeery Parish, Tyrone, Northern Ireland, James Funston and Jane Funston. Date: 20 Aug 1856, District of Enniskillen.3,4
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel27 Jul 1857 Sailing with Jane Funston to Geelong, VIC, Australia. Ship The “Persia” left Plymouth, England bound for Geelong. On board were James and Jane Funston (Listed as ‘Funstone’). Baby Mary Ann was born on board. On arrival the family went to Uncle John Funston, Egan’s Gap, North Melbourne.3
 
Land-Noteabt 1890 BER-S19-10.11. Jane Funston Their boardinghouse was on Peel Street on one acre on lots 10+11 of Section 19. 
Land-Berwick*30 Mar 1894 BER-Subn-16.17.22, Inglis Road. Transfer from Patrick McMullen to James Funston, Edward Paul Hillbrick, Ernest Gottlieb Hillbrick, William Henry Moysey, James Herman Jackel, Herman Carl Jackel, Johann Frederick Wilhelm Aurisch. 65a 0r 4p.5 
Land-Berwick30 Aug 1894 BER-Subn-16.S17 (part), Inglis Road. Transfer from James Funston, Edward Paul Hillbrick, Ernest Gottlieb Hillbrick, William Henry Moysey, James Herman Jackel, Herman Carl Jackel, Johann Frederick Wilhelm Aurisch to Alfred Ede. 4a 0r 0p (transfer 350844.)6 
Death*21 Dec 1894 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D12257/1894 (Age 63) (par Thos FUNSTON & Ellen GIBSON) - as Jas FUNSTON.7 
Land-Note*6 Jun 1895 BER-Subn-16.17.22 (part). Thomas George Funston Memo No 16494. Thomas George Funston of Berwick Farmer is registered as proprietor of two undivided eleventh parts of the balance of the within described land as administrator to whom administration of the estate of James Funson (who died 21st December 1894) was granted 20th February 1895.)8 
Land-Berwick*6 Jun 1895 BER-Subn-16.17.22 (part), Inglis Road. Transfer from James Funston to Thomas George Funston. 2 of 11 undivided parts of the land.9 

Grave

  • 1-140-A / 1-134-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, James Funston 1894 62 hus/ Jane, f/ Emily,Caroline
    Jane Funston 1919 89 wife/ James, mother/ Emily,Caroline10

Family

 Jane Funston b. 28 Mar 1830, d. 12 Apr 1919
Children 1.Mary Ann Funston b. 1858, d. 13 Jun 1934
 2.Thomas George Funston b. 1859, d. 14 Mar 1936
 3.Rebecca Funston b. 1861, d. b 1869
 4.Sarah Jane Funston+14 b. 1863, d. 1925
 5.Emily Ellen Funston15 b. 1866, d. 1 Jul 1909
 6.Rebecca Funston16 b. 1869, d. 14 Mar 1927
 7.Margaret Funston+17 b. 1872, d. 21 Oct 1927
 8.John James Funston+ b. 29 Jun 1874, d. 24 May 1933
 9.Caroline Funston18 b. 1876, d. 24 Apr 1915

Newspaper-Articles

  • 19 May 1882: BERWICK—Impounded at the Berwick Shire Pound, 13th May 1882, by James Funston.
    1 brown horse, branded like J-B conjoined on near shoulder, tail cut square, shoes on
    If not claimed and expenses paid, to be sold on 7th June 1882.
    4/ THOMAS WHITE, Poundkeeper.11
  • 25 Apr 1888: A PRESENTATION AT BERWICK.
    On the evening of the 3rd inst. the members of the Church of Christ Berwick, met to bid farewell to Mr. James Funston and his family, who for many years have been prominently connected with that church. The meeting had the form of a coffee soiree, Mr. H Hillbrick presiding, having the guest of the evening on his right hand.....reported by Mr. E. Hillbrick. Several speeches were delivered in which the history of Mr. Funston's connection with the church—extending over eighteen years—was referred to in very favorable terms.—Mr. Macallister, in the course of his speech, referred to an address expressive of the good feeling existing between Mr. Funston and the church genenerally, and also of the latter's appreciation of the valuable services rendered by Mr. Funston.—The "Address" which was about three feet long by about two feet six inches wide, is very elaborately got up and finished in a finest artisitic style. On the lefthand side-in hand painting is a large bunch of flowers, consisting of roses, azaleas and Marguarite with a nice bunch of forget-me-nots filling the remaining vacuuum. The wording is standing up two columns of gold tinsel and four inches of the top is tesselated work, finished in most artistic manner. On the bottom directly under the columns, is a beautiful landscape view of the Cardinia creek, with a view of the Beaconsfield ranges in the distance. The creek is draped with weeping willow, with a large stream of water flowing beneath, the lanscape view is emblematical of the future of Beaconsfield.—Mr. Funston, after having received the address, thanked the church members for their kind regards and tendered some kindly advice for the future. He impressed upon them the necessity of taking the Bible as the all sufficient rule both for individual life and moral conduct. He said that he would treasure the address as a souvenier of the many happy and useful years he had spent in Beaconsfield.
    Here follows the address -
    To Mr. James Funston.
    Dear Brother—It is scarcely necessary to tell you that the news of your departure, with your family from our midst was received with the deepest regret. We cannot let you depart without expressing our appreciation of yourself, both as a citizen and a Disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ. Aa a citizen you are evidently held in the highest esteem, and as a Christian your life and conduct has been such that all must acknowledge you have been with Jesus and learnt of him. The service you have rendered the cause of your dear Master, in this district, we can say with pleasure that for the eighteen years you have been connected with the church your desire has been for its good and welfare.
    To-day the church at Berwick has to acknowledge and feel thankful to you for your oft repeated Council and advice. We wish you God speed and our prayer is that our Heavenly Father may go with you and bless you and yours in all your undertakings. Signed on behalf of the church at Berwick.
    April 3, 1888.
    E. Hilbrich, W. Moysey, G. Matthews, H. Jakle and D. Mcallister.12
  • 11 Jan 1895: Application for letters or administration.—Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of fourteen days from the publication hereof Application will be made to the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria, in its probate jurisdiction, that Letters of Administration of the ESTATE of JAMES FUNSTON, late of Berwick, in the colony of Victoria, Boarding House Keeper, deceased, may be GRANTED to me, the undersigned, Thomas George Funston, of Berwick, farmer, being the son and next of kin of the said deceased. Dated this eighth day of January, 1895.
    (Signature) THOS. GEO. FUNSTON. Thomas George Funston13

Citations

  1. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 1877/78 James Funston 1 town lot (owner W Aurisch)
    1889/90 107 Funston James Boardinghouse keeper     House 1ac Peel Street Berwick
    ---
    1890/91 115 Funston James Boarding-house keeper House Berwick 1 acre N30
         Funston George crossed out House 58 acres Lot 53 See No 446 (Edward Savage)
    1891/92 118 Funston James Boarding-house keeper House Berwick 1 acre N30
         120 Funston Sarah J. 48 acres Berwick N35
    1892/93 129 Funston James Boarding-house keeper House Berwick 1 acre N30
         130 Funston Sarah J Dressmaker 48 acres Berwick N35
    1893/94 126 Funston James Boarding-house keeper House 1 acre Lots 10,11 Sec 19, Berwick N26
         127 Funston James Tenant 48 acres Blocks 17 + 22 Pt16 Berwick Berwick N28
    1894/95 127 Funston James Boarding-house keeper House 1 acre Lots 10,11 Sec 19, Berwick N26
         128 Funston James Tenant 48 acres Blocks 17 + 22 Pt16 Berwick Berwick N28 (James' fist name crossed out)
    1895/95 123 Funston James Boarding-house keeper House 1 acre Lots 10,11 Sec 19, Berwick N25
         124 Funston James Boarding-house keeper owner 28 acres Blocks 17 + 22 Pt16 Berwick Berwick N20
         205 Funston George Farmer 255 ac Lot A16 Gembrook N58
    1896/97 139 Funston Mrs Boarding-house keeper House 1 acre Lots 10,11 Sec 19, Berwick N25
         205 Funston George Farmer 255 ac Lot A16 Gembrook N50
    1897/98 138 Funston Mrs J Boardinghouse keeper Tenant Berwick House Lots 10,11 Sec 19, Berwick N25
         139 Funston George tenant Narre Warren House & 300 acres Lot 21 Berwick N80
    1898/99 140 Funston Mrs J Boardinghouse keeper Tenant Berwick House Lots 10,11 Sec 19, Berwick N25
         141 Funston George tenant W Stewart Berwick House & 300 acres Lot 21 Berwick N80
    1899/1900 143 Funston Mrs J Boardinghouse keeper Tenant Berwick House Lots 10,11 Sec 19, Berwick N30
         144 Funston George tenant W Stewart Narre Warren House & 300 acres Lot 21 Berwick N100
    ---
    1889/90 Funston George Farmer owner NAV20 - House 58ac Lot 53 - this appears to be Eliz Savage's land
    1887/88 Funston James & George Concractors NAV50 House and Land Bea
    1887/88 Funston James & George Concractors NAV50 House and Land Main Road
    1885/86 Funston James & George Farmers owner W Henry? 400 acres NAV100
    1884/85 Funston James & Thomas George Farmers Owner W Henry OT 385 acres lots 31.32.35 Pakenham N48
    1883/84 as above but only James
    1878/79 1879/80 1880/81 1881/82 - 1882/83 as above only James
    1877/78 James Funston NAV 38 owner James Henry
    ---.
  2. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate and Administration Files (VPRS28) / Wills (VPRS7591)
    57/015. James Funston, Residence: Berwick, Occupation: Boarding House Kpr, Date Of Death: 21 Dec 1894, Date Of Grant: 8 Mar 1895
    VPRS 28/P0000, 57/015; VPRS 28/P0002, 57/015

    Berwick May 14/1895
    The following is an Inventoory of the Estate of James Funston (deceased)
    Real Estate
    W.B. House and one acre land
    situated Peel Street Berwick value 270.0.0
    General Household Furniture 60.0.0
    Two shares in piece of land
    (purchased by Syndicate) value Nil
    Personal
    Policy in Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society 150.0.0
    Bonus Additions 21.11.0
    171.11.0
    Less Loan and Interest 30.5.10
    141.5.2
    Total £471.5.2
    Thomas Geo Funston, Administrator

    Berwick May 18th / 1896
    The following is an account of my administration of the estate of James Funston late of Berwick Boarding House Keeper Deceased

    Collected from Colonial M L Assurance Society as Policy of Life
    of James Funston £141.5.2
    Paid to the above Jane Funston (Widow)
    The house and land belonging to deceased has been transferred to all the next of kin in the proportion of one third to the widow and two thirds to the children of the deceased. (value £270.0.0
    The household furniture and effect to Jane Funston Value £60.0.0

    Two part paid shares in piece of Land Berwick (Value Nil)
    Thomas Geo Funston Registered as Proprietor

    Thomas George Funston Administrator of the estate of James Funston (deceased).
  3. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Spare Family Tree, Tree ID: 79230657
    Person viewed: John James Funston, Birth Date: ABT. 1833, Castlederg, Tyrone, Northern Ireland, Marriage Date: 20 Aug 1856, Marriage Place: Kilskeery Parish, Tyrone, Northern Ireland, Marriage Spouse: Jane Funston (Friend??), Death Date: 21 Dec 1894, Berwick, Victoria, Australia.
  4. [S330] Www.irishgenealogy.ie Indexes "Marriage of James Funston and Jane Funston. Date: 20 Aug 1856, District of Enniskillen
    https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…."
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2520-866 - proprietors as tenants-in-common in the following shares: Ernest Hillbrick (3 of 11 shares), Edward Paul Hillbrick (2 of 11 shares), William Henry Moysey (1 of 11 shares), Johan Friedrich Wilhelm Aurisch (1 of 11 shares) all of Narre Warren Farmers, James Herman Jackel of Berwick Carpenter (1 of 11 shares), James Funston of Berwick Boardinghouse Keeper (2 of 11 shares), and Herman Jackel of Berwick Farmer (1 of 11 shares) - parent titles C/T 30-831, C/T 118-490, C/T 118-491.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2520-866 - Alfred Ede of Engles Road Berwick Gentleman - C/T 2540-961.
  7. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D12257/1894 (Age 63) (par Thos FUNSTON & Ellen GIBSON) - as Jas FUNSTON, Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2520-866 - Memo No 16494. Thomas George Funston of Berwick Farmer is registered as proprietor of two undivided eleventh parts of the balance of the within described land as administrator to whom administration of the estate of James Funson (who died 21st December 1894) was granted 20th February 1895).
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2520-866 - Thomas George Funston of Berwick Farmer is registered as proprietor of two undivided eleventh parts of the balance of the within described land.
  10. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    1-140-A Funston James M 62 23/12/1894 276
    1-134-B Funston Jane F 13/04/1919 620.
  11. [S194] Newspaper - Victoria Government Gazette 19 May 1882, p1152.
  12. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 25 Apr 1888, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70030950
  13. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 11 Jan 1895, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/193458451
  14. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B17659/1863 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Sarah Jane FUNSTON, Birth registered at Atki, Australia."
  15. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B11575/1866 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Emily Ellen FUNSTON, Birth registered at S'Bury, Australia."
  16. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B3086/1861 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Rebecca FUNSTON, Birth registered at Pt. Henry, Australia."
  17. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B14276/1872 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Margaret FUNSTON, Birth registered at Berw, Australia."
  18. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4019/1915 (Age 38) (par Jas FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Caroline FUNSTON, Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
Last Edited13 Dec 2024

Jane Funston

F, #28061, b. 28 Mar 1830, d. 12 Apr 1919
Father*George Funston
Mother*Mary Harpur
Note* There may be some connection between the Funston family and the Lyte children who were orphaned in 1875. 
Birth*28 Mar 1830 Cavanamarra, Kilskeery, Tyrone, Northern Ireland.1 
Marriage*20 Aug 1856 Spouse: James Funston. Kilskeery Parish, Tyrone, Northern Ireland, James Funston and Jane Funston. Date: 20 Aug 1856, District of Enniskillen.2,3
 
(Migrant) Migration/Travel27 Jul 1857 Sailing with James Funston to Geelong, VIC, Australia. Ship The “Persia” left Plymouth, England bound for Geelong. On board were James and Jane Funston (Listed as ‘Funstone’). Baby Mary Ann was born on board. On arrival the family went to Uncle John Funston, Egan’s Gap, North Melbourne.2
 
Land-Note*abt 1890 BER-S19-10.11. James Funston Their boardinghouse was on Peel Street on one acre on lots 10+11 of Section 19. 
Widow21 Dec 1894Jane Funston became a widow upon the death of her husband James Funston.4 
Death*12 Apr 1919 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D4945/1919 (Age 89) (par Geo FUNSTON & Mary HARPUR) - as Jane FUNSTON.5 
Death-Notice*14 Apr 1919 FUNSTON.—On the 12th April, at her late residence, Peel street, Berwick, Jane, beloved wife of the late James Funston, aged 89 years.
Peace, perfect peace.6 

Grave

  • 1-140-A / 1-134-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, James Funston 1894 62 hus/ Jane, f/ Emily,Caroline
    Jane Funston 1919 89 wife/ James, mother/ Emily,Caroline7

Family

 James Funston b. 1831, d. 21 Dec 1894
Children 1.Mary Ann Funston b. 1858, d. 13 Jun 1934
 2.Thomas George Funston b. 1859, d. 14 Mar 1936
 3.Rebecca Funston b. 1861, d. b 1869
 4.Sarah Jane Funston+8 b. 1863, d. 1925
 5.Emily Ellen Funston9 b. 1866, d. 1 Jul 1909
 6.Rebecca Funston10 b. 1869, d. 14 Mar 1927
 7.Margaret Funston+11 b. 1872, d. 21 Oct 1927
 8.John James Funston+ b. 29 Jun 1874, d. 24 May 1933
 9.Caroline Funston12 b. 1876, d. 24 Apr 1915

Citations

  1. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Spare Family Tree, Tree ID: 79230657
    Person viewed: Jane Funston (Friend??), Birth Date: 28 Mar 1830, Cavanamarra, Kilskeery, Tyrone, Northern Ireland, Marriage Date: 20 Aug 1856, Marriage Place: Kilskeery Parish, Tyrone, Northern Ireland, Marriage Spouse: John James Funston, Death Date: 12 Apr 1919, Berwick, Victoria, Australia.
  2. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Spare Family Tree, Tree ID: 79230657
    Person viewed: John James Funston, Birth Date: ABT. 1833, Castlederg, Tyrone, Northern Ireland, Marriage Date: 20 Aug 1856, Marriage Place: Kilskeery Parish, Tyrone, Northern Ireland, Marriage Spouse: Jane Funston (Friend??), Death Date: 21 Dec 1894, Berwick, Victoria, Australia.
  3. [S330] Www.irishgenealogy.ie Indexes "Marriage of James Funston and Jane Funston. Date: 20 Aug 1856, District of Enniskillen
    https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/…."
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D12257/1894 (Age 63) (par Thos FUNSTON & Ellen GIBSON) - as Jas FUNSTON, Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4945/1919 (Age 89) (par Geo FUNSTON & Mary HARPUR) - as Jane FUNSTON, Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
  6. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 14 Apr 1919, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/1457133
  7. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    1-140-A Funston James M 62 23/12/1894 276
    1-134-B Funston Jane F 13/04/1919 620.
  8. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B17659/1863 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Sarah Jane FUNSTON, Birth registered at Atki, Australia."
  9. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B11575/1866 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Emily Ellen FUNSTON, Birth registered at S'Bury, Australia."
  10. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B3086/1861 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Rebecca FUNSTON, Birth registered at Pt. Henry, Australia."
  11. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B14276/1872 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Margaret FUNSTON, Birth registered at Berw, Australia."
  12. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D4019/1915 (Age 38) (par Jas FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Caroline FUNSTON, Death registered at Berwick, Australia."
Last Edited13 Dec 2024

Thomas George Funston

M, #28062, b. 1859, d. 14 Mar 1936
Father*James Funston b. 1831, d. 21 Dec 1894
Mother*Jane Funston b. 28 Mar 1830, d. 12 Apr 1919
InquestInquest held 1936/313. Thomas George Funston, Cause of death: Drowned - he died from drowning through accidentally falling into a well containing six feet of water. Location of hearing: Berwick.1 
Probate (Will)* 278/955. Thomas G Funston, Residence: Clyde, Occupation: Farmer, Date Of Death: 14 Mar 1936, Date Of Grant: 7 May 1936.2 
Birth*1859 Geelong, VIC, Australia, #B19718/1859 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Thomas George FUNSTON.3 
Land-Note*6 Jun 1895 BER-Subn-16.17.22 (part). James Funston Memo No 16494. Thomas George Funston of Berwick Farmer is registered as proprietor of two undivided eleventh parts of the balance of the within described land as administrator to whom administration of the estate of James Funson (who died 21st December 1894) was granted 20th February 1895.)4 
Land-Berwick*6 Jun 1895 BER-Subn-16.17.22 (part), Inglis Road. Transfer from James Funston to Thomas George Funston. 2 of 11 undivided parts of the land.5 
Land-Berwick23 Oct 1895 BER-Subn-16.S17 (part), Inglis Road. Transfer from Thomas George Funston, Edward Paul Hillbrick, Ernest Gottlieb Hillbrick, William Henry Moysey, James Herman Jackel, Herman Carl Jackel, Johann Frederick Wilhelm Aurisch to Bertha Emma Meyer. 12a 0r 0p (transfer 363895.)6 
Land-Berwick*6 Nov 1896 BER-Subn-16.17.22 (part), Inglis Road. Transfer from Thomas George Funston, Edward Paul Hillbrick, Ernest Gottlieb Hillbrick, William Henry Moysey, James Herman Jackel, Herman Carl Jackel to Johann Frederick Wilhelm Aurisch. 49a 0r 4p.7 
Marriage*1897 Spouse: Emily Clara Paulin. VIC, Australia, #M5461/1897, Thos Geo FUNSTON & Emily Clara PAULIN.8
 
Land-Note*1897 BER-Crown-21. James Watson rates 1897/98 139 Funston George tenant Narre Warren House & 300 acres Lot 21 Berwick N80
1898/99 141 Funston George tenant W Stewart Berwick House & 300 acres Lot 21 Berwick N80
1899/1900 144 Funston George tenant W Stewart Narre Warren House & 300 acres Lot 21 Berwick N100.9 
Land-Note*1933 CRAN-54. 171a 2r 7p - see C/T 2275-888.10 
Death*14 Mar 1936 Cranbourne, VIC, Australia, #D13521/1936 (Age 76) (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Thomas George FUNSTON.11 
Death-Notice*16 Mar 1936 FUNSTON.—On the 14th March, suddenly, at his residence, Oakbanks, Clyde, George, dearly beloved husband of Emily Funston, loving father of Frank J. (Bendigo) and Elsie (Mrs. E. Thomas, Clyde), grandpa of Ron and ... (Bendigo). Elsie, Alan, Norman, Ken.... , Lindsay, and Mavis (Clyde), in his 77th year. (Interred Berwick 15th March.)12 

Grave

  • 1-139-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, George Funston 1936 76 hus/ Emily Clara Emily Clara Funston 1954 82 wife/ George13

Newspaper-Articles

  • 11 Jan 1895: Application for letters or administration.—Notice is hereby given that after the expiration of fourteen days from the publication hereof Application will be made to the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria, in its probate jurisdiction, that Letters of Administration of the ESTATE of JAMES FUNSTON, late of Berwick, in the colony of Victoria, Boarding House Keeper, deceased, may be GRANTED to me, the undersigned, Thomas George Funston, of Berwick, farmer, being the son and next of kin of the said deceased. Dated this eighth day of January, 1895.
    (Signature) THOS. GEO. FUNSTON. James Funston14
  • 7 May 1936: Thomas George Funston, farmer, of Clyde, near Berwick, who died on March 14, left by will dated February 14, 1931, real estate of a gross value of £2,125 and personal property of gross value of £197 to his widow.15

Citations

  1. [S24] PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Inquest Deposition Files (VPRS24)
    1936/313. Thomas George Funston, Cause of death: Drowned, Location of hearing: Berwick
    VPRS 24/P0000, 1936/313
    I identify the body shown to me as that of my father-in-law Thomas George Funston age 76 years. I last saw him alive at about 20 minutes to twelve on Friday the 13th March 1936. He staggered in the passage of his residence, he was sitting on the step and went to get up but he fell back on to his hands, in a sitting position.
    Deceased was very weak and I said to him about a week ago that he ought to see the Doctor. Within the last few weeks he had been getting weaker.
    At about 7 am on 14/3/36 as a result of information received I went to deceased's farm. A well was recently sunk on deceased's property, the work was nearly completed, deceased was worried about the shortage of water on his farm and was always about the well, inspected the work and wanting to help. The well was being sunk under my supervision and before leaving deceased's farm on 13th March 1936 I nailed boards over the top of the well and pest wire around it. On arriving on 14/3/36 it was pointed out to me that the boards were off the well. I went to the well and saw the deceased in the well. The back of the head and the clothing on the shoulders was above water. With assistance the body was removed from the well. When nailing the boards on I just nailed one end so as to keep them from slipping.
    Ray H Thomas.
  2. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate and Administration Files (VPRS28) / Wills (VPRS7591)
    278/955. Thomas G Funston, Residence: Clyde, Occupation: Farmer, Date Of Death: 14 Mar 1936, Date Of Grant: 7 May 1936
    VPRS 28/P0003, 278/955; VPRS 7591/P0002, 278/955.
  3. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B19718/1859 (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Thomas George FUNSTON, Birth registered at Geelong, Australia."
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2520-866 - Memo No 16494. Thomas George Funston of Berwick Farmer is registered as proprietor of two undivided eleventh parts of the balance of the within described land as administrator to whom administration of the estate of James Funson (who died 21st December 1894) was granted 20th February 1895).
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2520-866 - Thomas George Funston of Berwick Farmer is registered as proprietor of two undivided eleventh parts of the balance of the within described land.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2520-866 - Bertha Emma Meyer the wife of Jonathan Meyer of Beaconsfield Road Berwick Farmer - C/T 2589-754.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2520-866 - Johan Frederick Wilhelm Aurisch of Narree Worran Farmer - C/T 2629-646 (transfer 376284 - 10 of the 11 shares are transferred to Wilhelm Aurisch -
    now sole proprietor).
  8. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M5461/1897, Thos Geo FUNSTON & Emily Clara PAULIN."
  9. [S66] Berwick Shire Rates, 1870-1965 rates 1897/98 139 Funston George tenant Narre Warren House & 300 acres Lot 21 Berwick N80
    1898/99 141 Funston George tenant W Stewart Berwick House & 300 acres Lot 21 Berwick N80
    1899/1900 144 Funston George tenant W Stewart Narre Warren House & 300 acres Lot 21 Berwick N100.
  10. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), probate of his brother John James Funston.
  11. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D13521/1936 (Age 76) (par James FUNSTON & Jane FUNSTON) - as Thomas George FUNSTON, Death registered at Cranbourne, Australia."
  12. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 16 Mar 1936, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11021207
  13. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    1-139-A Funston George M 76 15/03/1936 948
    1-139-A Funston Emily F 82 6/12/1954 1346.
  14. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Fri 11 Jan 1895, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/193458451
  15. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 7 May 1936, p10
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11032765
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