Researcher Margaret Silvester
Generation 1
1. JOHN1 STEPHENS was born on 16 Sep 1805 in Wendron,
Cornwall, England. He died in 1867 in Eurobodalla,
New South Wales, Australia. He married Maria
Selina Leggo JEFFERY, daughter of William
Richard Addicot JEFFERY and Elizabeth LEGGO
on 29 Nov 1828 in Cornwall UK. She was born
in 1812 in Saint Kevin, Cornwall, England.
She died on 30 Nov 1884 in Eurobodalla, New
South Wales, Australia.
Notes for John STEPHENS:
John Stephens son of John Stephens and Loveday
Treloar married Maria Selina Leggo Jeffery,
parents of Ann Stephens = John Richards.
John and Maria emigrated from the UK to Port
Phillip arriving 30 Jan 1839 via "Andromache".
John could both read and write, was a Protestant
from Falmouth, Cornwall. He was aged 32yrs
and a Farm Labourer. Travelling with them
were dau Jane aged 7yrs and son Joseph aged
5yrs. Eldest dau Anne remained in Cornwall
and is listed with grandparents on next census.
She later marries John Richards and emigrates
to Australia.
Notes for Maria Selina Leggo JEFFERY:
Maria Selina Leggo Jeffery, dau of William
Addicoat Jeffery and Elizabeth Leggo. Maria
married John Stephens in 1828 when aged 16yrs,
at Cornwall. They emigrated to Australia
in 1839 on "Andromache". Maria
was able to read, aged 26yrs and a Protestant
from Cornwall.
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Maria (Jeffery) Stephens |
Maria died from natural decay over a period
of three weeks on 30 Nov 1884 at Eurobodalla.
Her death was informed by son-in-law G.D.
DuRoss of Gundary. She was buried 1 Dec 1884
at Bodalla by Edwd. Walker (Undertaker).
She had been born in England and spent 50
years in NSW. At time of her death there
were 3 males and 5 females living but 9 children
were deceased (sexes unknown) Refer Death
Cert 1884/008912.
John STEPHENS and Maria Selina Leggo JEFFERY
had the following children:
2. i. ANN2 STEPHENS was born on 22 May 1829 in Constantine,
Cornwall, England. She died on 27 Mar 1904
in Towamba, New South Wales, Australia. She
married John RICHARDS, son of Henry RICHARDS
and Hannah MOYSES on 16 May 1851 in England.
He was born on 18 Nov 1832 in Burdock, Cornwall,
England. He died on 14 Apr 1914 in Cottage Hospital, Pambula,
New South Wales, Australia.
iii. JOHN STEPHENS was born on 26 Dec 1830
in Cornwall UK. He died in Infancy.
iv. JANE STEPHENS was born in 1831 in Constantine,
Cornwall, England. She died on 3 Nov 1883 in Braidwood, New South Wales,
Australia. She married (1) WILLIAM GRIFFITHS
on 11 Jul 1849 in Araluen, NSW. He was born
in 1815 in Wales. He died on 30 Jun 1855
in Tilba Tilba, New South Wales, Australia.
She married (2) RICHARD WILKEN on 19 Nov
1862 in Ch of England, Moruya NSW. He was
born in 1818 in Surrey, England. He died
on 17 Jul 1884 in Bega, NSW.
Notes for Jane STEPHENS:
Jane Stephens dau of John Stephens and Maria
Selina Leggo Jeffery. Jane first married
William Griffiths in 1849 at Araluen NSW.
She was widowed in 1855 and later married
Richard Wilken on 19 Nov 1862 at Moruya.
Jane died at Braidwood in 1883.
iv. JOSEPH STEPHENS was born in 1833 in Cornwall
UK. He died on 04 Aug 1906 in Brewarrina,
New South Wales, Australia. He married Susan
BISHOP, daughter of Joseph BISHOP and Ann
SMITH on 03 Oct 1854 in Braidwood, New South
Wales, Australia. She was born in 1839 in
Goulburn NSW. She died in 1907 in Brewarrina,
New South Wales, Australia.
Notes for Joseph STEPHENS:
Joseph Stephens son of John Stephens and
Maria Selina Leggo Jeffery. Joseph married
Susan Bishop at Braidwood in 1854. He died
at Brewarrina NSW in 1906.
v. LOVEDAY STEPHENS was born on 12 May 1838
in Constantine, Cornwall, England. She died
in Infancy.
Notes for Loveday STEPHENS:
Loveday Stephens dau of John Stephens and
Maria Selina Leggo Jeffery. Died in infancy.
vi. MARY STEPHENS was born on 24 Dec 1839
in Boro near Braidwood, NSW. She died on
18 Jan 1921 in Manly, NSW. She married George
MURPHY, son of Richard MURPHY and Elizabeth
RICHARDS on 28 Apr 1858 in Bodalla, NSW.
He was born on 01 Nov 1835 in Cork, Ireland.
He died on 30 May 1915 in Manly, NSW.
Notes for Mary STEPHENS:
Mary Stephens dau of John Stephens and Maria
Selina Leggo Jeffery. Mary married George
Murphy on 28 Apr 1858 at Bodalla NSW. They
moved to the Manly area and Mary died at
Manly NSW on 18 Jan 1921. She is buried at
Manly General Cemetery, NSW.
vii. JESSIE STEPHENS was born on 23 Nov 1843
in Brooman, Nelligen NSW. She died in Mar
1924 in Brogo, NSW. She married Charles McGREGOR
on 21 Mar 1859 in Bega, NSW. He was born
in 1832 in Perthshire, Scotland. He died
before 22 Mar 1924.
Notes for Jessie STEPHENS:
Jessie Stephens dau of John Stephens and
Maria Selina Leggo Jeffery. Jessie married
Charles McGregor in 1859 at Bega NSW. She
later died at Brogo NSW in 1924. Her Obituary
was printed in the Cobargo Chronicle.
Obituary "Cobargo Chronicle" 22
Mar 1924. Mrs. McGregor, relict of the late
Mr. Charles McGregor, Brogo, whose death
we reported last week was 83 years of age.
She had been blind for the past four years.
Deceased was formerly Miss Jessie Stephens,
a native of Braidwood district, and she and
her parents afterwards resided in Moruya.
As mistress of the hospitable 'Glenoaks'
homestead, Brogo, Mrs. McGregor was popular
and highly esteemed throughout the Bega district.
viii. MARTHA STEPHENS was born on 10 Apr
1845 in Brooman, Nelligen NSW. She died on
03 Feb 1881 in Cobargo, Bega, NSW. She married
(1) ROBERT BRAINE on 29 Jan 1863 in Moura,
NSW. He was born in 1839 in England. He died
on 24 Feb 1863 in Bodalla, NSW. She married
(2) GEORGE OSBORN WRIGHTSON, son of John
WRIGHTSON and Emma WESTAWAY on 05 Jun 1865
in Yarragee Presbyterian, Moruya NSW. He
was born on 04 Feb 1836 in London England.
He died on 16 Jul 1895 in Wolumla.
Notes for Martha STEPHENS:
Martha Stephens dau of John Stephens and
Maria Selina Leggo Jeffery. Martha first
married Robert Braine on 29 Jan 1863 but
unfortunately Robert drowned at Bodalla in
the next month (24 Feb 1863). Martha second
married George Osborn Wrightson on 5 Jun
1865 at Yarragee Presbyterian Church, Moruya,
NSW.
ix. WILLIAM STEPHENS was born on 20 Dec 1847
in Kiora, Moruya, NSW. He died on 21 Jul
1921 in Liverpool, NSW.
Notes for William STEPHENS:
William Stephens son of John Stephens and
Maria Selina Leggo Jeffery. William never
married.
x. ELIZABETH STEPHENS was born on 08 Dec 1850
in Kiora, Moruya, NSW. She died on 07 Oct
1909 in Moruya, NSW. She married George Duncan
Du ROSS, son of Alexander Du ROSS and Isabella
DUNCAN on 07 Nov 1871 in Eurobodalla, New
South Wales, Australia. He was born in 1838
in Liverpool, NSW. He died on 21 Aug 1911
in Moruya, NSW.
Notes for Elizabeth STEPHENS:
Elizabeth Stephens dau of John Stephens and
Maria Selina Leggo Jeffery. Elizabeth married
George Duncan Du Ross on 7 Nov 1871 at Eurobodalla.
She died in 1909 at Moruya and is buried
there.
xi. LOVEDAY STEPHENS was born on 16 Apr 1853
in Kiora, Moruya, NSW. She died on 6 Sep 1910 in "Mountain Valley",
Tilba Tilba, NSW. She married Neil BAILEY
on 15 Jan 1877 in Moruya Presbyterian Church,
Moruya NSW.
Notes for Loveday STEPHENS:
Loveday Stephens dau of John Stephens and
Maria Selina Leggo Jeffery. Loveday married
Neil Bailey at Moruya Presbyterian Church,
Moruya NSW in 1877. She died at "Mountain
Valley" Tilba Tilba in 1910 and is buried
at the CE portion of Tilba Tilba cemetery.
Loveday was the second dau so named. Her
younger sister died in infancy most likely
late 1838 or early 1839.
xii. MARIA STEPHENS was born on 26 Jul 1857
in Bodalla, Broulee, NSW. She died on 01
Aug 1857 in Bodalla, Broulee, NSW.
Notes for Maria STEPHENS:
Maria Stephens dau of John Stephens and Maria
Selina Leggo Jeffery. Maria died less than
a week old and is buried in the CE portion
of Bodalla Cemetery, NSW.
xiii. JOHN STEPHENS was born on 13 Jan 1859
in Bodalla, Broulee, NSW. He died on 10 May
1921 in Cadgee, NSW.
Notes for John STEPHENS:
John Stephens, son of John Stephens and Maria
Selina Leggo Jeffery. John never married.
He was the second son named John. His elder
brother died in infancy in Cornwall.
Generation 2
2. ANN2 STEPHENS (John1) was born on 22 May 1829 in Constantine,
Cornwall, England. She died on 27 Mar 1904
in Towamba, New South Wales, Australia. She
married John RICHARDS, son of Henry RICHARDS
and Hannah MOYSES on 16 May 1851 in England.
He was born on 18 Nov 1832 in Burdock, Cornwall,
England. He died on 14 Apr 1914 in Cottage
Hospital, Pambula, New South Wales, Australia.
Notes for Ann STEPHENS:
Ann Stephens dau of John Stephens and Maria
Selina Jeffery, married John Richards and
became parents of Alfred S.E.Richards. This
marriage took place in 1831 in England. Ann
travelled to Australia with husband John
on the immigrant ship "Sultana"
which arrived 19 May 1855. She was aged 25yrs
at time of travel. Information from the passenger
list shows that Ann was from Wendon in Cornwall
and had been a farm servant. She could both
read and write, had no incidents of note
on her journey and her physical appearance
was good. Both her parents, John and Maria
Stephens were already living in Australia
near Broulee, NSW. Ann is listed as being
of the Wesleyan religion.
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Ann Richards headstone |
At time of Alfred's birth they had produced
3 sons and 2 deceased sons. They were residing
a Bodalla where husband John was a farmer.
Ann was aged 35yrs at time of son Alfred's
birth. Her name could be Stephen not Stephens.
Ann appears to have moved to Towamba NSW
or was visiting there. Her son Robert and
daus Emma and Bertha are also at Towamba
when they passed away. A death is listed
for Ann at Towamba in 1904. Her husband John
died at Pambula NSW in 1914.
Notice 1 April 1904 in Pambula Voice: "
Death at Towamba - It is with regret we learn
of the death of Mrs. John Richards of Towamba
after a lengthy illness. Deceased, who was
about 78 years of age, had been a resident
of the Towamba district for many years and
was highly respected. She leaves a grown
up family to mourn her loss. Mrs. George
Murphy of Pambula was a sister."
Obituary 8 April 1904 in Pambula Voice: "Quite
a gloom has been cast over our little community
by the death of Mrs. J. Richards, and Mr.
R. Stephenson, who died within a few hours
of each other on 28th March. Mrs. Richards
had been ailing for some months and was under
treatment of Dr. Bruce, Candelo, who from
the first gave no hope of her recovery. Mrs.
Richards was 75 years of age and was a native
of Cornwall, England. She came to this colony
somewhere in the early fifties and together
with her husband, occupied their industry
in farming and dairy pursuits, at first in
the Moruya district and afterwards in and
around Bega, removing again some 19 years
ago to Towamba where they continued for some
time to follow the same occupation. Mrs.
Richards was the mother of three sons and
three daughters, five of whom are married,
and Mr. Alf Richards, the well known cricketer,
being her youngest son. Mrs. Richards was
thoroughly conversant with the simple folklore
of the Cornish people of some 60 years ago,
and possessing a good memory of persons,
places and events, her reminiscences of the
past were both interesting and instructive.
The deceased lady was brought up a Primitive
Methodist and her sympathies were with that
body to the last. The remains, which were
followed to the grave by a large concourse
of people, were interred in the CE portion
of Towamba cemetery, the Rev. W. Cowan officiating."
Notes for John RICHARDS:
John Richards, born abt 1832 in Cornwall,
married Ann Stephens on 16 Mar or May, 1851
in Wendron, Cornwall, England, parents of
Alfred Richards. John and Ann immigrated
to Australia on board "Sultana"
which arrived on 19 May 1855. Particulars
listed on the passenger list report that
John was aged 23yrs, a farm labourer from
Burdock, Cornwall. He could both read and
write, was of Wesleyan religion, had experienced
nothing of note during his voyage and his
general physical appearance was good. Both
his parents, Henry and Hannah were already
deceased. Cost of the immigration journey
for John and Ann was one pound. He had no
other relatives living in the Colonies although
his wife, Ann, had parents living near Broulee,
NSW.
At time of son Alfred's birth in 1863 at
Bodalla the couple had three male children
living and two male children deceased. John
was aged 31yrs and Ann aged 35yrs at time
of Alfred's birth in 1863.
UK Census of 1851 lists John aged 19yrs at
Village of Travennack (?) in Borough of Hilston,
Cornwall with wife Ann, aged 21yrs. He was
an Ag. Labourer born at Budock, Cornwall
and she a Labourer's wife, born at Wendron,
Cornwall.
John suffered a Fracture of the thigh for
8 days and also suffered Heart Failure causing
his death on 14 April 1914 as certified by
John G. Fitzhardinge M.B. (Syd) who last
saw John on 13th April 1914. The death certificate
lists John's parents as Henry Richards, a
Farmer and Anna Moyses (Mayses? Moyles?)
His death was informed by Mary Macaulay,
Acting Matron of Cottage Hospital, Pambula.
The death certificate lists John as being
born at Falmouth, Cornwall and married to
Anne Stephens when aged 18yrs. He was survived
by Richard (56yrs), Edwin (54yrs), Alfred
(51yrs), Emma (49yrs), Rosina (47yrs) and
Bertha (45yrs). Two sons had predeceased
him. Burial officiated by Rev. R. Upjohn,
C of E and witnessed by John H. Ellison and
Michael Healey. ( Copy of death certificate
on file.)
Obituary 17 April 1914 in Pambula Voice:
"An old South Coast resident in the
person of John Richards, died in the Pambula
Hospital on Monday night last. One day last
week the old man, who lived at Broadwater
in charge of Mr. H.T. Edward's property,
was coming through a gate leading his horse
when the animal took fright and crushed him
against the gate post, breaking his leg.
He was found by Mr. Calman who happened to
be passing by and was immediately brought
to the hospital. Being an old man of 80,
the shock was too severe. He passed away
conscious to the last. The deceased was an
Englishman by birth and was first employed
on Bodalla Estate by the Morts some 40 years
ago. He subsequently had charge of the dairy
under the late D. Gowing of Jellat Jellat,
and was later employed by Mr. Lane of Candelo
for some years. He afterwards resided at
Towamba and Burragate, from the latter place
he came some few years ago to Broadwater. In years gone by he was noted
for the high class buggy horses he drove,
never allowing anyone to pass him on the
road. He reared a large family amongst whom
are Mr. Alf Richards, school teacher in the
Bega district, famed for his cricket ability,
Mrs.J. Slattery and Mrs. Jas Binnie of Towamba
are sisters. Strange that deceased met with
his accident on the day of the late Mr. Jas
Binnie's funeral. The remains were interred
in the Church of England cemetery, Pambula,
on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Job Koerber having
charge of the funeral arrangements, and the
Rev Upjohn officiating."
John RICHARDS and Ann STEPHENS had the following
children:
i. HENRY SYLVESTER3 RICHARDS was born before 1856.
ii. EDWIN JOHN RICHARDS was born before 1856.
iii. ROBERT HENRY RICHARDS was born on 13
Jun 1856 in Bodalla, New South Wales, Australia.
He died on 17 Dec 1936 in Towamba, New South
Wales, Australia.
Notes for Robert Henry RICHARDS:
Robert Henry Richards son of John Richards
and Ann Stephens. Robert Henry known as either
Henry or Harry, enlisted in the NSW Constabulary
on 15 Jan 1878 (Service No. 3134 ) and was
based at Towamba. He was sent to Jerilderie,
NSW on relief and was serving there at the
time Ned Kelly and his gang robbed the Bank
of New South Wales Feb 1879. Constable (or
Trooper) Richards and Snr Constable Devine
were captured and locked up by Ned, forced
to hand over police clothing and were subjected
to Ned using the police credit at the Blacksmith's
to shoe his horses. Under threat of mortal
wounding to himself and the townspeople,
Constable Richards was forced to introduce
Ned and his gang to the owner of the Royal
Mail Hotel as police replacements. The rest
is history. Articles concerning the bank
hold-up are listed here as is excerpts from
the local newspaper the "Magnet"
concerning Robert Henry Richards. Henry Richards
had been a serving Police Trooper for just
one year at the time of the Ned Kelly incident.
Details of Henry's service with the Mounted
Police obtained from the State Records NSW
indicate the following.
Service No. 3134, height 5' 7.5", Eyes,
Hazel; Hair, Brown; Complexion, Sallow; native
of NSW, single in calling of Dairyman; Religion,
Protestant; General Appearance, Good; District
of South Western; Probationary Constable
15 Jan 1878; 1st Class Constable 1 Jul 1880,
Resignation from force, 6 Aug 1882.
He lived out the remainder of his life quietly
farming in the Towamba Valley where he died
on 17 Dec 1936. He is buried in the Towamba
Cemetery.
1930 Aust Elect Roll listed at Towamba, as
a farmer. Cwealth Seat of Eden-Monaro, State
Seat of Monaro, sub division of Eden.
1936 Aust Elect Roll listed also as above.
Refer to www.nedkellytouringroute.com.au
The following from the Towamba Valley History
website. The details as to the dismissal
of Constable Richards is at odds with the
information from his service record at the
State Records Office NSW where he is made
a 1st Class Constable in July 1880 and resigns
in Aug 1882. The Ned Kelly event took place
in February 1879. He did however remain a
single man during his lifetime.
'Magnet' August 3, 1929
* Mr. R. H. Richards - Towamba police constable
who was stationed at Jerilderie when Ned
Kelly and gang robbed the local bank in 1878.
THIS STORY RELATED BY WILFRED INGRAM OF 'WIDDEN
FARM' TOWAMBA.
Harry Richards, a quiet man of unassuming
disposition, a farmer and teamster, using
at times a team of twenty bullocks to take
produce and wattle bark to the steamer at
Eden.
Harry Richards in his youthful day had been
a member of the New South Wales Mounted Police
stationed at Jerilderie with another policeman,
Constable Devine who was married with wife
and children.
At midnight on Saturday, 9th February 1879
the Kelly Gang of bushrangers, comprising
Ned Kelly, his brother Dan Kelly and Joseph
Byrne (the only one who could read and write)
and one Steven Hart a close friend of Dan,
surrounded the police station and locked
Devine and Richards in the cells. On the
Sunday, dressed in police uniforms, they
went about the town in company with Richards
who was forced to introduce them as new constables.
The gang had their horses shod by the blacksmith
telling him they were special men on watch
for the Kellys.
At ten past midday on Monday the 12th, the
gang entered and robbed the bank on New South
Wales, herding all the people into the Royal
Hotel under guard of Steve Hart and Dan Kelly.
The telegraph operators, with others, were
taken prisoner by the Kellys and poles carrying
the lines were cut down. At nightfall the
gang started to disperse. Joseph Byrne going
first, the others covering his retreat. The
last ones to leave were Dan Kelly and Steven
Hart.
Richards and Devine were summarily dismissed
from the police force on the grounds of failing
to do their duty and arrest the gang. However,
the gang had complete command of the situation.
Had there been any shooting the civilian
people would have been in the centre of the
strife.
As mentioned earlier, Harry Richards who
was engaged to be married, lived a long life
remaining single as his girl friend gave
him up on account of his failure to do his
duty. He is buried in Towamba cemetery.
This account is from official police records
of both states of New South Wales and Victoria
of 1879.
3. iv. EDWIN WILLIAM KINGDON RICHARDS was
born on 26 Aug 1859 in Widget, Bodalla, New
South Wales, Australia. He died on 10 Jul
1936 in Kogarah Hospital, Miranda, New South
Wales, Australia. He married Annie MILLER,
daughter of Henry MILLER and Mary SCANLAN
on 21 Oct 1882 in Bega, New South Wales,
Australia. She was born on 27 Dec 1860 in
Bega, NSW. She died on 05 Apr 1913 in Nerrigundah,
New South Wales, Australia.
4. v. ALFRED SILVESTER EUGENE RICHARDS was
born on 22 Mar 1863 in Bodalla, NSW. He died
on 07 Sep 1937 in Cowra District Hospital,
Cowra, NSW. He married Lucy McKEE, daughter
of Joseph McKEE and Mary WHITE on 07 Apr
1884 in St Andrews Roman Catholic Church,
Nimitybelle, NSW. She was born on 04 Aug
1863 in Cooma, NSW. She died on 08 Nov 1939
in Randwick, NSW.
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vi. EMMA ELIZA RICHARDS was born on 25 Jan
1865 in Bodalla, New South Wales, Australia.
She died on 15 Apr 1904 in Towamba, New South
Wales, Australia. She married John Vincent
SLATTERY in 1890 in Eden ,NSW.
Notes for Emma Eliza RICHARDS:
Emma Eliza Richards, dau of John Richards
and Ann Stephens. Emma married John Vincent
Slattery at Eden in 1890. Moruya Pioneer
Directory lists birth as 25 Jun 1865 and
death as 15 Apr 1944 at Towamba. Needs to
be checked.
vii. ROVENA RICHARDS was born on 25 Jan 1867
in Bodalla, Broulee New South Wales Ref,
Australia. She died on 17 Aug 1916 in Eden
,NSW. She married James BINNIE in 1891 in Candelo, NSW. He died on
12 Apr 1914 in Towamba, New South Wales, Australia.
Notes for Rovena RICHARDS:
Rovena (Robena) Richards, dau of John Richards
and Ann Stephens. Born 1867 at Broulee, NSW.
Rovena married James Binnie at Candelo NSW
in 1891. Refer NSW BDM 3289/1891. Rovena
died in Eden during 1916, refer NSW BDM 11796/1916.
Notice 18 Aug 1916 in Pambula Voice: "Mrs
James Binnie of Burragate, wife of the late
James Binnie who was accidentally killed
about three years ago, died on Wednesday
morning after a long and painful illness.
Mrs. Binnie was a daughter of the late John
Richards of Broadwater. Deceased was buried
at Eden."
5. viii. BERTHA JANE RICHARDS was born on
05 Aug 1869 in Jellat Jellat, Eurobodalla,
New South Wales, Australia. She died on 02
Feb 1939 in Towamba, New South Wales, Australia.
She married John HARTNEADY in 1890 in Eden
,NSW. He was born about 1865.
Generation 3
3. EDWIN WILLIAM KINGDON3 RICHARDS (Ann2 STEPHENS, John1 STEPHENS) was born on 26 Aug 1859 in Widget,
Bodalla, New South Wales, Australia. He died
on 10 Jul 1936 in Kogarah Hospital, Miranda,
New South Wales, Australia. He married Annie
MILLER, daughter of Henry MILLER and Mary
SCANLAN on 21 Oct 1882 in Bega, New South
Wales, Australia. She was born on 27 Dec
1860 in Bega, NSW. She died on 05 Apr 1913
in Nerrigundah, New South Wales, Australia.
Notes for Edwin William Kingdon RICHARDS:
Edwin William Kingdon Richards son of John
Richards and Ann Stephens married Annie Miller
at Bega NSW in 1882, refer NSW BDM 43065/1882.
Obituary Bega Newspaper undated: "Older
Bega district residents will regret the passing
of Edwin William Richards. Deceased, who
was in his 77th year, wsas knocked down by
a car in front of his home in Kiora Road,
Miranda, and died in Kogarah Hospital on
10th July. "Ned", as he was familiarly
known, spent his boyhood days in Bega, where
he was well known as a champion foot runner,
having in his possession two Candelo Cups
won in 1879 and 1880. His wife, who predeceased
him, was formerly Miss Annie Miller of Stoney
Creek. The late Alfred H. Richards of Eurobodalla,
was his only son. Left to mourn their loss
are two daughters, Bertha and Molly, two
sisters, Mrs. Slattery and Mrs. Hartneady,
Towamba, and two brothers, Henry of Towamba
and Alfred of Cowra. The remains were laid
to rest at Sutherland where a large gathering
paid their last respects., One time residents
of Bega present included Mr. Byrne, who was
teaching at Jellat Jellat, and Mrs. and Miss
Dulcie Richie, Sergeant Tapper, Mrs. Bayliss
and Mrs. Burke (Kitty Butler)."
Notes for Annie MILLER:
Annie Miller married Edwin William Kingdon
Richards at Bega NSW in 1882. Refer NSW BDM
4305
Obituary 25 Apr 1913 in Cobargo Chronicle:
"Quite a gloom was cast over Nerrigundah
on Tuesday last by the sudden death of Mrs.
E.W. Richards, which sad event occurred at
her late residence, Tuross River, on the
eve of her departure for their new home Mr.
Richards had just purchased at Eurobodalla.
The deceased had not been in good health
for some time, but there was no thought of
any immediate danger until the sad event
occurred. The family were held in the highest
esteem by their neighbours and had only lately
been tendered a farewell social, which was
very largely attended. The funeral arrangements
were conducted by Mr. Bruce of Nerrigundah,
the cortege leaving the deceased's late residence
at 10 o'clock on Thursday morning for the
Bodalla cemetery, the hearse being in charge
of Mr. W. Stevens. The funeral was a large
and representative one."
Edwin William Kingdon RICHARDS and Annie
MILLER had the following children:
i. ALFRED H4 RICHARDS. He died before 10 Jul 1936 in
Eurobodalla, New South Wales, Australia.
ii. BERTHA RICHARDS.
iii. MOLLY RICHARDS.
4. ALFRED SILVESTER EUGENE3 RICHARDS (Ann2 STEPHENS, John1 STEPHENS) was born on 22 Mar 1863 in Bodalla,
NSW. He died on 07 Sep 1937 in Cowra District
Hospital, Cowra, NSW. He married Lucy McKEE,
daughter of Joseph McKEE and Mary WHITE on
07 Apr 1884 in St Andrews Roman Catholic
Church, Nimitybelle, NSW. She was born on
04 Aug 1863 in Cooma, NSW. She died on 08
Nov 1939 in Randwick, NSW.
Notes for Alfred Silvester Eugene RICHARDS:
Alfred Silvester Eugene Richards, son of
John Richards and Ann Stephens. NSW Birth
registered in district of Broullee 6385/1863.
Also sourced from IGI Birth film 143884,
Batch 0960360. A copy of birth certificate
is on file Birth witnessed by Mary Ann Ayliff
and informed for registration by father John
Richards, Farmer residing at Bodalla, NSW.
Alfred married Lucy McKee at St. Andrew's
Roman Catholic Church, Nimitybelle NSW on
7 April 1884. Alfred was a School Teacher
at the time. The marriage was officiated
by James Fleming and witnessed by Joseph
McKee Jnr and Mary McKee (his future bro-in-law
and sis-in-law). Registered NSW in district
of Bombala. Alfred's name is spelt Sylvester
on daughter Emma's marriage to Peter Dwyer
(listed as O'Dwyer).
Alfred is listed as Next of Kin for three
sons who enlisted in the AIF in 1915. They
were Joseph Albert Edwin, John Kenneth and
Alfred Paul although some were wounded, all
returned to Australia.
1930 Aust Electoral Roll lists Alfred as
retired school teacher at Brisbane Ave.,
Cowra, NSW. His wife Lucy is listed also
as doing home duties. Name again spelt Sylvester.
Alfred died at Cowra on 7 Sep 1937.
The following notice appeared in the Sydney
Morning Herald on 8 Sep 1937.
"RICHARDS - September 7, 1937, at Cowra
District Hospital, Alfred S. Richards late
of Nimmitabel in his 74th year."
Obituary from 1937 in Cowra Newspaper reads:
"Following an operation performed about
10 days previously, the death took place
at Cowra District Hospital on Tuesday morning
of Mr. Alfred Sylvester Eugene Richards.
He was 71 years of age. The late Mr. Richards
was one of Cowra's best liked citizens. A
smiling countenance and a cheery word bespoke
the wonderful nature of a fine old gentleman.
He had an army of friends but not a single
enemy. He was a constructive character, ever
ready to give assistance where it was needed,
ever alert to cheer anyone struck by misfortune.
His passing will be genuinely felt. In his
younger days the late Mr. Richards was a
keen cricketer, his batting performances
on the south coastal areas being still highly
regarded. With the passing of the years and
growing infirmity his interest never dwindled.
Every time a match was in progress at the
Cowra cricket ground the old familiar figure
would be noticed. He was Vice-president of
the Cowra Cricket Club to the time of his
death. Also a keen footballer, the late Mr.
Richards represented the Country against
City. Born at Bodalla on the South Coast,
deceased received his early education at
the local school and later attended Fort
Street High School, Sydney. He later entered
the Education Department and first took up
duties at Square Range, Nimmitabel, on the
Monaro. Here he married Miss Lucy McKee.
He later transferred to Tarraganda near Bega.
In 1925 he retired from the service and came
to live at Cowra, where he has resided ever
since. The late Mr. Richards was a member
of the Masonic Lodge. In addition to his
wife, he is survived by four sons. Bert of
Bethungra, John Kenneth of Cowra, Harry of
Lithgow, and Fred of Lismore, and three daughters,
Sister Ausberta, St. Josephs Convent, Bondi,
Mrs. O'Dwyer of Lithgow, and Mrs. A. Koychen
of Milton. Another daughter, Mrs. C.A. Allen
died about three years ago. The funeral moved from St Johns CE, Cowra, yesterday
morning for interment in the CE portion of
the Cowra cemetery. The large number of friends
who followed the hearse was eloquent testimony
of the high regard in which deceased was
held. There were representatives of the commercial,
Local Government and sporting sections of
the community. Ven Archdeacon Mirrington
officiated at the Church and at the graveside."
Notes for Lucy McKEE:
Lucy McKee dau of Joseph McKee and Mary Moloney
(alias White). Copy of birth certificate
on file. Birth on 4 Aug 1863 at Cooma witnessed
by Mrs. Taylor.There were already 1 male
and 1 female living with 1 female deceased
at time of Lucy's birth. Lucy married Alfred
Silvester Eugene Richards on 7 Apr 1884 at
St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Nimitybelle
NSW. Lucy's father Joseph gave consent to
marriage as Lucy was under age of 21yrs.
The marriage was officiated by James Fleming
and witnessed by Joseph McKee Jnr and Mary
McKee. Joseph and Mary would have been Lucy's
brother and sister. Reg No. 1884/005795.
1930 Aust Electoral Roll lists Lucy at Brisbane
Ave., Cowra, NSW, doing home duties. Her
husband Alfred now a retired school teacher
and son John Kenneth (a mechanic) are listed
at the same address. At the same time, her
dau Mary and husband Cecil Allen are running
a drapery store in Brisbane St., Cowra NSW.
Lucy's death is recorded in 1939 at Randwick,
NSW. She was buried at Randwick Cemetery.
The following notices appeared in the Sydney
Morning Herald on 10 Nov 1939
"RICHARDS - November 8, 1939 at her
residence 204 Carrington Road, Coogee, Lucy
(late of Cowra), loving mother of Bert, Stella
(deceased), Ken, Sister Ausberta (St. Joseph's
Convent, Bondi), Harry, Fred (deceased),
Leta, Monica. Aged 75 years. Requiescat in
pace."
"RICHARDS - Requiem Mass for the Repose
of the Soul of the late LUCY RICHARDS of
204 Carrington Road, Coogee, will be celebrated
in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Avoca
Street, Randwick, THIS (Friday) MORNING,
at 9 o'clock. The Funeral will leave the
Church at 9.45 o'clock for the Catholic Cemetery,
Randwick. T. DIXON PTY. LTD. (A.F.D.A.) FA2413,
FL2859 Established 1936" (? could be
1836).
Alfred Silvester Eugene RICHARDS and Lucy
McKEE had the following children:
i. JOSEPH ALBERT EDWIN4 RICHARDS was born
in 1885 in Cooma, NSW. He died in 1958 in
Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia.
Notes for Joseph Albert Edwin RICHARDS:
Joseph Albert Edwin Richards, son of Alfred
Silvester Eugene Richards and Lucy McKee.
Joseph enlisted in the AIF at Moree, NSW
on 10 Aug 1915 first serving with the 6th
Light Horse and then with 2nd Signal Troop.
He is listed as Trooper Richards. He was
aged 30yrs and 7mths when enlisting and his
general appearance described as Height, 5ft
3inches; Weight, 10st 3lbs; Chest Measure
37-39 inches; Complexion, Dark; Eyes, Blue;
Hair, Dark, Religion, R.C. He was returned
to Australia on board HT Madras out of Kantara,
Egypt and discharged from AIF on 18 Sep 1919.
He was awarded the Star, British War Medal
and Victory Medal. His father, Alfred, is
listed as next of kin. He was not married
at the time and was previously a Station
Hand at time of enlistment.
1930 Aust Electoral Roll lists Joseph at
Mitta Mitta, NSW in Cwealth Seat of Hume
and State Seat of Cootamundra. He is a Motor
Mechanic.
1936 Aust Electoral Roll continues to be
listed as above.
Death recorded in 1958 at Cootamundra, NSW
Refer NSW Registry BDM 32914/1958. He is
listed on father's obituary as Bert of Bethungra.
Joseph was obviously known at Bert and is
listed thus in his mother's death notice
in the Sydney Morning Herald on 10 Nov 1939.
ii. MARY ESTELLA RICHARDS was born in 1887
in Nimitabelle, NSW. She died in 1935 in
Petersham,NSW. She married Cecil Kirby ALLEN,
son of Harold ALLEN and Emma Letitia UNKNOWN
in 1915 in Marrickville, NSW. He was born
in 1889 in Maclean, NSW Australia. He died
in 1954 in Ryde, NSW, Australia.
Notes for Mary Estella RICHARDS:
Mary Estella Richards dau of Alfred S E Richards
and Lucy McKee. Mary married Cecil Kirby
Allen in 1915 at Marrickville, NSW refer
2923/1915 NSW Registry BDM.
1930 listed on Aust Electoral Roll at Cowra,
Brisbane St. where she and husband Cecil
ran a drapery store. Mary died in 1935 at
Petersham, NSW refer 1963/1935 NSW Registry
BDM.
Mary was obviously known as Stella and is
listed thus in her mother's death notice
in the Sydney Morning Herald on 10 Nov 1939.
iii. MARGARET PEARL RICHARDS was born on
23 Jun 1890 in Nimitabelle, NSW. She died
on 09 May 1976 in St. Anne's Nursing Home,
Hunters Hill, NSW, Australia.
Notes for Margaret Pearl RICHARDS:
Margaret Pearl Richards, dau of Alfred Silvester
Eugene Richards and Lucy McKee. Born 23 Jun
1890 at Nimmitabel, NSW.
Margaret entered the Sisters of St Joseph
Convent, North Sydney, on 19 Mar 1912. Novitiate
on 16 Jul 1913, Profession on 16 Jul 1914
and final Profession in Jan 1922. Margaret
took the religious name of Sister Mary Ausberta
and as a "Brown Joey" taught education
at the following sites: Kogarah, Bondi, Granville,
Bungendore, Drummoyne, Clovelly, Dulwich
Hill, Annandale, Burwood, Beverly Hills,
Campsie, Lakemba, Penshurst, Revesby and
Bass Hill. This teaching profession took
place between 1914 and 1962 and in January
1964, Sr. Ausberta retired to Bondi. In January
1974 Sr Ausberta moved into St. Anne's Nursing
Home at Hunters Hill, NSW where she later
died on 9 May 1976. She is buried at Northern
Suburbs Cemetery in Sydney. NSW BDM refer
10311/1976.
On entering the Sisterhood her father's name
is given as Sylvester Eugene Richards so
perhaps he'd dropped the Alfred by then.
Archival information courtesy of Sr. Benedetta
Bennett at Sisters of St Joseph, McKillop
Place, North Sydney NSW.
iv. JOHN KENNETH RICHARDS was born on 23
Jun 1890 in Nimitabelle, NSW. He died after
1978. He married Veronica Agnes RIGNEY, daughter
of Edward Joseph RIGNEY and Elizabeth UNKNOWN
in 1921 in Cowra, NSW. She was born in 1896
in Penrith, NSW. She died in 1936 in Lithgow,
NSW.
Notes for John Kenneth RICHARDS:
John Kenneth Richards son of Alfred Silvester
Richards and Lucy McKee. John was a twin
brother to Margaret Pearl Richards (Sr Ausberta).
John married Veronica Agnes Rigney in 1921
at Cowra, NSW. NSW Registry of Marriages
12872/1921.
John enlisted for the AIF at Moore Park,
Sydney NSW on 10 Dec 1915. He was attached
to 2nd Reinforcements of 7th Company (Engineers).
On enlistment he was aged 25yrs and 5mths
and had been an Engineer. His general appearance
was described as: Height 5ft 4.5inches; Weight,
146lbs; Chest Measure 37.5 inches; Complexion,
Sallow; Eyes, Blue and good; Hair, Light
Brown, Religion, R.C. John suffered multiple
wounds to his right arm and left leg and
was returned to Australia on HT Corinthie on 10 Jan 1918
and discharged from AIF on 16 Apr 1918. He
was awarded the Star, British War Medal and
Victory Medal. Service Number 5393.
1930 Aust Electoral Roll lists John at Brisbane
St., Cowra, a Mechanic. Also at Brisbane
St., Cowra is his parents Alfred and Lucy.
His wife Veronica is listed at Neila St.,
Cowra doing home duties. It's probable that
the Mechanic shop was on Brisbane St. His
sister Mary and husband Cecil ran a drapery
on Brisbane St also.
John was obviously known as Ken and is listed
thus in his mother's death notice in the
Sydney Morning Herald on 10 Nov 1939.
v. JEROME RICHARDS was born in 1893 in Nimitabelle,
NSW. He died in 1893 in Nimitabelle, NSW.
Notes for Jerome RICHARDS:
Jerome Richards, son of Alfred Silvester
Richards and Lucy McKee. Died same year as
birth at Nimitybelle, NSW. Refer NSW BDM
11086/1893. Jerome is not listed among his
siblings in his mother's death notice appearing
in the Sydney Morning Herald on 10 Nov 1939.
vi. HENRY RICHARDS was born in 1894 in Nimitabelle,
NSW. He died in 1968 in Wallsend, NSW. He
married Rubina Mary MORTON in 1916 in Lithgow,
NSW. She was born about 1900. She died in
1973 in Newcastle, NSW.
Notes for Henry RICHARDS:
Henry Richards, son of Alfred Silvester Eugene
Richards and Lucy McKee. Henry married Rubina
Mary Morton at Lithgow, NSW in 1916. He enlisted
for the CMF (known then as Volunteer Defence
Force) during WWII at Lithgow and named Rubina
as his next of kin. They later moved to Newcastle
where Henry died at Wallsend, NSW in 1968,
refer NSW BDM 37820/1968. His wife later
died in 1973. Listed in fasther's obituary
as Harry of Lithgow.
Henry was obviously known as Harry and is
listed thus in his mother's death notice
in the Sydney Morning Herald on 10 Nov 1939.
vii. ALFRED PAUL RICHARDS was born in 1895
in Nimitabelle, NSW. He died in 1937 in Lismore,
NSW.
Notes for Alfred Paul RICHARDS:
Alfred Paul Richards, son of Alfred Silvester
Eugene Richards and Lucy McKee.
Alfred enlisted with the AIF at Lithgow,
NSW on 5 Aug 1915. He was aged 22yrs and
2mths at the time and his general appearance
was listed as Height, 5ft 3.5inches; Weight,
146lbs; Chest Measure 37-39.5 inches; Complexion,
Medium; Eyes, Hazel; Hair, Brown. He had
some distinguishing marks - scar on right
elbow (burn); small scar on middle of back
and burns on both arms. He had been a Fireman
so now doubt this caused the burns. He served
in Egypt. Alfred was awarded the Star, British
War Medal and Victory Medal.
Alfred died at Lismore NSW in 1937, refer
NSW BDM 19652/1937. He is listed on his father's
obituary as Fred. Obviously known as Fred
and is listed thus in his mother's death
notice in the Sydney Morning Herald on 10
Nov 1939.
6. viii. EMMA LETA RICHARDS was born on 21
Nov 1897 in Nimitabelle, NSW. She died before
06 Apr 1988 in Sydney NSW. She married (1)
PETER STEPHEN DWYER, son of Thomas Daniel
DWYER and Emily Elizabeth DAVIS on 09 Feb
1918 in St.Brigid's R.Catholic Church, Marrickville,
NSW. He was born on 07 May 1894 in San Remo, Melbourne, Vic. He died on 10 Nov
1965 in 16 Tabrett St., Banksia, NSW. She
married (2) ERROL WILLIAM H ERBERT EDWARDS,
son of George EDWARDS and Ellen Mary UNKNOWN
in 1937 in Milton, NSW. He died on 19 May
1973 in Avalon Beach, NSW.
7. ix. MONICA RUBY THERESA RICHARDS was born
in 1903 in Bega, New South Wales, Australia.
She died after 1990 in Sydney NSW. She married
Arthur Milton KOYCHEN, son of Carl Christian
E KOYCHEN and Jane FISHER in 1925 in Cowra,
NSW. He was born about 1900. He died in 1959
in Marrickville, NSW.
5. BERTHA JANE3 RICHARDS (Ann2 STEPHENS, John1 STEPHENS) was born on 05 Aug 1869 in Jellat
Jellat, Eurobodalla, New South Wales, Australia.
She died on 02 Feb 1939 in Towamba, New South
Wales, Australia. She married John HARTNEADY
in 1890 in Eden ,NSW. He was born about 1865.
Notes for Bertha Jane RICHARDS:
Bertha J Richards dau of John Richards and
Ann Stephens married John Hartneady at Eden,
NSW in 1890, refer NSW BDM 3429/1890. They
produced a dau named Rovina B.H. Hartneady.
Bertha died at Towamba NSW on 2 Feb 1939.
Obituary in the Magnet" dated 4 Feb
1939:
MRS. BERTHA JANE HARTNEADY
Towamba and district residents were greatly
shocked to hear of the sad death in Pambula
District Hospital on Thursday morning of
Mrs. Jack Hartneady of Towamba, at the age
of 69 years. Although Mrs. Hartneady had
been in indifferent health for some time,
and had been a patient in the hospital on
several occasions, her demise was entirely
unexpected, and widespread sympathy is expressed
for the bereaved relatives.
Born at Jellat Jellat, in the Bega district,
she was a daughter of the late Mr. John Richards.
Mrs. Slattery, of Towamba, is her only surviving
sister, and the late Constable Henry Richards,
who was a policeman at the time when the
Kelly gang of bushrangers was in action,
was her brother. Mrs. Hartneady was married
at Eden at the age of 21 years, where her
husband, a noted footrunner, in his time,
had a storekeeping business. Among her many
charitable and social activities one of the
most notable was her work as organist for
Church services for many years at Station
Hill, Towamba.
Her husband and one daughter, Thelda, (Mrs.
Jack McLeod) survive the deceased lady.
After service in the Church of England at
Towamba on Friday morning the large funeral
cortege wended its way to the Towamba cemetery,
where the Rev. A.W. Tonge, of Pambula conducted
the last sad rites. The floral tributes were
both numerous and beautiful.
Notes for John HARTNEADY:
John Hartneady married Bertha J Richards
at Eden NSW in 1890, refer NS BDM 3429/1890.
John HARTNEADY and Bertha Jane RICHARDS had
the following children:
i. ROVINA B H4 HARTNEADY was born in 1895 in Eden ,NSW.
She died before Feb 1939.
Notes for Rovina B H HARTNEADY:
Rovina or as listed on internet tree of Joy's
Family, Rowena Berthelda Ann Hartneady was born in 1895.
8. ii. THELDA HARTNEADY. She died after Mar
1979. She married JOHN THOMAS MCLEOD. He
was born in 1910. He died on 05 Mar 1979
in Mallacoota, Victoria.
Generation 4
6. EMMA LETA4 RICHARDS (Alfred Silvester Eugene3, Ann2 STEPHENS, John1 STEPHENS) was born on 21 Nov 1897 in Nimitabelle, NSW. She died
before 06 Apr 1988 in Sydney NSW. She married
(1) PETER STEPHEN DWYER, son of Thomas Daniel
DWYER and Emily Elizabeth DAVIS on 09 Feb
1918 in St.Brigid's R.Catholic Church, Marrickville,
NSW. He was born on 07 May 1894 in San Remo,
Melbourne, Vic. He died on 10 Nov 1965 in
16 Tabrett St., Banksia, NSW. She married
(2) ERROL WILLIAM HERBERT EDWARDS, son of
George EDWARDS and Ellen Mary UNKNOWN in
1937 in Milton, NSW. He died on 19 May 1973
in Avalon Beach, NSW.
Notes for Emma Leta RICHARDS:
Emma Leta Richards dau of Alfred Sylvester
Eugene Richards and Lucy McKee married Peter
Stephen Dwyer (listed as O'Dwyer) on 9 Feb
1918 at St. Brigid's Roman Catholic Church,
Marrickville, NSW. Emma was residing at Marrickville
NSW at time of marriage and was aged 20yrs
born at Nimmitybelle, NSW. Certificate of
marriage 1918/001092 is on file and lists
Emma's parents as Alfred Sylvester Richards,
School Teacher and Lucy McKee. The marriage
was officiated by Charles Jerger and witnessed
by Henry Richards and Monica Ruby Richards,
siblings of Emma. Emma's father gave consent
to the marriage taking place as the bride
was under the age of 21yrs. Peter was calling
himself O'Dwyer at the time of his marriage
which may have been to distinguish himself
from his cousin Peter Dwyer or to distinguish
himself from the family of Michael Dwyer
(Irish rebel leader). They became parents
of Marie Leta Dwyer, Kathleen Dwyer, Margaret
Joan Dwyer and Peter Francis Dwyer. Emma
and Peter's marriage was dissolved by Supreme
Court of NSW on 30 Nov 1937 following petition
by Emma (wife). Reg No 655/36, R.G. Dept
No. 5389/37. Cert of birth particulars held
on file.
Emma remarried to Errol William Herbert Edwards.
He passed away on 19 May 1973 aged 71yrs.
Emma was residing in aged care at Mosman
NSW (Twilight House) moving there from Avalon
after her husband died. Emma died in April
1988 and was buried 6 April 1988 at Northern
Suburbs General Lawn Cemetery by Kenneth
Maurer of Miller St., North Sydney, (Undertakers).
Emma Leta Richards is also registered for
birth at Port Macquarie NSW reg no. 33949/1912.
Possibly an indexing mistake by NSW BDM as
both registrations carry the same number
with a different year.
Emma was obviously known in the family as
Leta and is listed thus in her mother's death
notice in the Sydney Morning Herald on 10
Nov 1939.
Notes for Peter Stephen DWYER:
Peter Stephen Dwyer (O'Dwyer). Peter's birth
is noted at Prahan, Vic. He married Emma
Leta Richards and they produced four children
including Marie Leta O'Dwyer. Peter was residing
at Marrickville at time of marriage which
took place at St. Brigid's Roman Catholic
Church, Marrickville on 9 Feb 1918. Reg.
No. 1918/001092, copy of Certificate on file.
He lists father as Thos O'Dwyer (deceased)
Labourer and mother Emily Davis. Peter was
aged 22yrs and he states born in Melbourne
Vic. This marriage was dissolved by Supreme
Court of NSW on 30 Nov 1937 Reg No. 655/36
RG Dept No. 5389/37, petitioner was wife
Emma. Peter was living at Rupert St., Katoomba
at time of Marie's birth. Peter was living
at 13 Trinian St., Prahan, Vic at time of
younger sister Elizabeth's birth, he was
aged 1yr at time. Peter died under the name
of Dwyer on 10 Nov 1965 at 16 Tabrett St.,
Banksia, NSW at age 71yrs. He had remarried
to Nellie May Cobbledick at Arncliffe, NSW
when he was 46yrs old, there was no issue
from this marriage. His Death Cert lists
father as Thomas Cornelius Dwyer, however
other birth records list father as Thomas
Daniel Dwyer. His step-son Richard H Cobble
of 183 Loftus Ave., Loftus informed the death
which was caused by Acute Cardiac Failure,
Chronic Cardiac Failure, Left bundle branch
block, atrial fibrillation as result of old
coronary occlusion of years. Certified by
P.L. Morris (Registered). He was cremated
on 12 Nov 1965 at Woronora Crematorium by
C.T. Smith. Rev B.V, Watt of Church of England
officiated. Copy of death certificate No.
425 registered at Kogarah is on file. (Undertakers
- Labor Motor Funerals of Rockdale). Believed
to have a brother Cornelius as well.
Peter Stephen DWYER and Emma Leta RICHARDS
had the following children:
i. MARIE LETA5 DWYER was born on 18 Aug 1918 in Warrega
St., Katoomba NSW. She died on 15 Sep 2004
in Lithgow Hospital, Lithgow, NSW. She married
Thomas SILVESTER on 25 Sep 1937 in St. Paul's
Ch of England,Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia.
He was born on 19 Dec 1914 in Tipton, Dudley,
Staffordshire, England. He died on 22 May
1972 in Lithgow District Hospital, NSW.
Notes for Marie Leta DWYER:
Marie Leta O'Dwyer (married as Dwyer), dau
of Peter Stephen O'Dwyer (Dwyer) and Emma
Leta Richards. Marie married Thomas Silvester
at St. Paul's Church of England, Lithgow,
NSW on 25 Sep 1937. Cert of Marriage No.
1466 and No C446481 is held on file. Birth
Certificate No. 713633 is on file and lists
name as O'Dwyer but Marriage Certificate
No. C446481 lists name as Dwyer. Marie's
father Peter resided at Rupert St., Katoomba
at time of Marie's birth.
Marie played tennis as a young woman and
she and Tom ran the Lithgow Tennis Courts.
Her son Richard remembers spending considerable
time with them at the courts. Marie had spent
her young life assisting her mother at home
and continued doing domestic duties throughout
her life. She had never entered the paid
commercial workforce but worked considerably
well for both her church and other charities
including Red Cross for which she was awarded
life membership. She was a gifted craftswoman
both baking, cake decorating and crochet.
She was still crocheting late in life and
finished a church piece 36" in length
only days before her death. The priest used
this piece on the altar for her funeral service.
A framed circular crochet piece hangs in
the home of Richard and this work was completed
when Marie was aged 80yrs with failing eyesight.
Marie made many friends during her lifetime
and is well and warmly remembered by many.
ii. KATHLEEN NORA DWYER. She married Arthur
Francis ROUGH in 1949 in Marickville, NSW.
Notes for Kathleen Nora DWYER:
Kathleen Nora O'Dwyer became known as Dwyer,
dau of Peter Stephen O'Dwyer (Dwyer) and
Emma Leta Richards. Married Arthur Francis
(Frank) Rough at Marrickville, NSW in 1949,
refer NSW BDM 20299/1949. They produced three
children.
Kathleen moved to the Rough property to dairy
farm with her husband and the family remained
in the area throughout their lives. Kath
suffered Motorneurone Disease for a couple
of years which caused her death. She was
warmly regarded by family and friends and
had a pleasant and infectious laugh. When
diagnosed, she remained positive in the face
of an inevitable defeat. Her husband Frank
continues to campaiugn with fundraising for
research into the causes of Motorneurone
Disease and for a cure.
iii. MARGARET JOAN DWYER. She married Clifford
John ANSTISS in 1943 in North Sydney NSW.
Notes for Margaret Joan DWYER:
Margaret Joan O'Dwyer dau of Peter Stephen
O'Dwyer (Dwyer) and Emma Leta Richards married
Clifford John Anstiss at North Sydney NSW
in 1943, refer NSW BDM 4749/1943.
Margaret (known as Joan) and Cliff produced
three children before separating.
iv. PETER FRANCIS DWYER was born about 1920
in NSW, Australia. He died on 06 Nov 1954
in Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW.
He married Mary Gladys DEEGAN in 1940 in
Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia.
Notes for Peter Francis DWYER:
Peter Francis O'Dwyer (Dwyer) son of Peter
Stephen O'Dwyer (Dwyer) and Emma Leta Richards.
Frank married Mary Glays Deegan (known as
Molly) at Chatswood in 1940. He was a taxi
driver and set up the Yellow Cab company.
He died in 1954 at Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney.
Peter, or Frank as he was known, enlisted
with the military and became a Corporal.
A family function was held to welcome him
home following WWII. At the time of his death
he and Molly were residing at 4 Grasmere
Rd., Lindfield. It was Frank who introduced
his sister, Kathleen Nora, to her future
husband, Frank Rough. They had served in
the same unit. HIs wife is related to Edna
Finch, Doris and Keith Maxwell, Ron and Mary
Deegan and nieces and nephews, Shirley, David
and Annette.
Notes for Errol William Herbert EDWARDS:
Errol William Herbert Edwards (known as Bert)
was a builder. He second married Emma Leta
Richards and became step-father to Marie,
Kathleen, Joan and Frank.
Following his death, he was interred at Northern
Suburbs Lawn Cemetery (Kinsela Undertakers).
Errol William Herbert EDWARDS and Emma Leta
RICHARDS had the following child:
i. JOYCE5 EDWARDS. She married KEVIN O'MEARA.
7. MONICA RUBY THERESA4 RICHARDS (Alfred Silvester Eugene3, Ann2 STEPHENS, John1 STEPHENS) was born in 1903 in Bega, New
South Wales, Australia. She died after 1990
in Sydney NSW. She married Arthur Milton
KOYCHEN, son of Carl Christian E KOYCHEN
and Jane FISHER in 1925 in Cowra, NSW. He
was born about 1900. He died in 1959 in Marrickville,
NSW.
Notes for Monica Ruby Theresa RICHARDS:
Monica Ruby T. Richards, dau of Alfred Silvester
Richards and Lucy McKee. Monica married Arthur
M Koychen at Cowra NSW in 1925. She died
in Sydney after 1990. They had a son, Heath,
who worked in the Westpac Bank.
Aust Electoral Roll lists Monica at Tillowill,
Milton doing home duties in 1930 and at Tillowrie,
Milton in 1936. (Obvious spelling mistake
here).
Notes for Arthur Milton KOYCHEN:
Arthur Milton Koychen son of Carl Christian
E Koychen and Jane Fisher, married Monica
Ruby T Richards at Cowra in 1925.
Aust Electoral Roll 1919 lists Arthur as
a Selector at Miles, Qld. Cwealth seat of
Maranoa and Sub Division of Miles.
Aust Electoral Roll of 1930 lists Arthur
as a Farmer at Milton, Cwealthy Seat of Eden
Monaro and Sub Division of Milton. His wife
Monica and mother Jane (at Applegarth) are
also listed but at Tillowill, Milton.
Aust Electoral Roll of 1930 lists Arthur
as a Dairyman at Tillowrie, Milton in Seat
of Eden Monaro/Milton as before.
Arthur died at Marrickville NSW in 1959,
refer NSW BDM 19840/1959.
Arthur Milton KOYCHEN and Monica Ruby Theresa
RICHARDS had the following children:
i. HEATH5 KOYCHEN. He died in 1965 in Sydney NSW.
Notes for Heath KOYCHEN:
Heath Koychen, son of Monica Ruby Richards
and Arthur Milton Koychen. Heath worked at
a Westpac Bank in the Haymaket area of Sydney.
It is reported that he was in the bank's
strongroom when he committed suicide with
a hand gun.
ii. GEORGE HENRY KOYCHEN. He married Patricia
Doreen DAVIS in 1951 in Sydney NSW.
Notes for George Henry KOYCHEN:
George Henry Koychen, son of Arthur Milton
Koychen and Monica Ruby T Richards, married Patricia Doreen Davis at
Sydney in 1951, refer NSW BDM 373/1951.
8. THELDA4 HARTNEADY (BERTHA JANE3 RICHARDS, ANN2 STEPHENS, JOHN1 STEPHENS, JOHN). She died after Mar 1979.
She married JOHN THOMAS MCLEOD. He was born
in 1910. He died on 05 Mar 1979 in Mallacoota,
Victoria.
Notes for Thelda HARTNEADY:
Thelda Hartneady dau of John Hartneady and
Bertha Jane Richards. Thelda married John
Thomas McLeod and they produced at least
one daughter.
Notes for John Thomas McLEOD:
John Thomas McLeod (known as Jack) married
Thelda Hartneady.
Magnet March 29, 1979
MALLACOOTA WILL MISS JACK McLEOD
The death occurred on March 5th of Mr. John
Thomas (Jack) McLeod and took from Mallacoota
one of the town's best known and respected
citizens. Jack 69 is survived by his wife
Thelda (nee Hartneady) and daughter Kitty.
He will be remembered for a number of reasons
by Mallacoota residents not the least of
which was his ability as a pianist which
put him in demand for many dances and functions.
Jack spent his early years at Towamba and
from there moved with his wife to Genoa to
take over the Genoa Hotel.
After several years in his business they
moved to Mallacoota and built their home
which is now the Fisheries and Wildlife residence.
Together with his late brother Ken he followed
a professional fishing pursuit and conducted
the local ice works.
From fishing, Jack McLeod made one more change
to take employment with the Orbost Shire
Council and finally retired from the shire
several years ago.
A very good golfer he was a well known figure
in the local club. He was also a staunch
member of the Senior Citizens Club which
will surely miss him and his music.
Burial took place at Mallacoota on March
9th.
John Thomas McLEOD and Thelda HARTNEADY had
the following child:
i. KITTY5 MCLEOD.
