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George Frederick GEE, son of George Adolphus GEE (c. 1839-1881) and Wilhelmine Minna HELLMERS (1858-1894), was born on 13 May 1879 in Redfern area, Colony of New South Wales, Australia.1 2 3 He was an Attendant, Parliament House, Canberra. He married Emily E LOGAN in 1899 in Sydney.2 He married Winifred Hannah Catherine FREEMAN on 5 Sep 1910 in Sydney. He died on 31 May 1941 in Stanmore, New South Wales.4 3 3 |
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Emily E LOGAN,2 6 daughter of Robert LOGAN ( - ) and Mary J? ( - ), was born in 1878 in NSW. She died on 20 Jul 1909 in Surry Hills, Sydney.6 She and George Frederick GEE had the following children: |
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Amy GEE (1900-1900). Amy was born in 1900 in Annandale, Sydney. She died on 13 Dec 1900 in Waterloo, NSW. |
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Gwendoline GEE (1903- ). Gwendoline was born in 1903 in Annandale. She died "13 OCT" in Waterloo. |
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Elenor Wilhemina GEE (1905-1998). Elenor was born on 15 Sep 1905 in Kogarah, Sydney, NSW. She married Eric Christopher PARKER on 5 Jan 1938 in Bellingen, NSW. She died on 21 Jun 1998 in Dorrigo, NSW. |
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Winifred Hannah Catherine FREEMAN,6 3 daughter of Thomas FREEMAN ( - ) and Henrietta Maria MOWLE ( - ), was born "15 SEP" in Armidale, NSW. She died on 22 May 1961 in Marrickville, Sydney, NSW.6 3 She and George Frederick GEE had the following children: |
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George Frederick Hunter GEE (1912-1983). George was born on 13 Mar 1912 in Waverley, Sydney, NSW. He married Agnes Jean Sophia ROBSON in 1949 in Western Australia. He died on 14 Feb 1983 in Canberra, ACT, Australia. |
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Winifred Mabel GEE (1916-2011). Winifred was baptised on 12 Sep 1915 in NSW. She was born on 26 Oct 1916 in Mosman, Sydney. She was a Stenographer. She married Douglas Percy WILSON on 17 Dec 1938 in Sydney. She died on 18 May 2011 in NSW. |
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Betty Noeline GEE (1920-2010). Betty was born on 20 Dec 1920 in Sydney. She married Richard Pressley MILLER on 13 Dec 1944 in Sydney. She died on 24 Feb 2010 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA. |
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George Adolphus GEE, son of Joseph GEE and Eliza Ophelia SHORT, was born c. 1839 in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England. He was baptised on 10 Mar 1839 in Chippenham. He was a Railway Guard, Mariner.4 3 He married Emma Thomsett Crothall CRITTLE on 8 Jul 1867 in Sydney. He married Wilhelmine Minna HELLMERS on 20 Jul 1878 in Church of St.Stephen, Newtown, Colony of New South Wales, Australia.7 Regn. 1878/1647. George died in 1881 in Redfern, New South Wales, Australia.2 7 4 Specific enlargement of the Liver. George was buried on 3 Aug 1881 in Necropolis, Rookwood Cemetery. |
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The full Family Tree for this family can be found at this Source:333, and 425. Residence.1.: Abt. 1839, Chippenham, Wiltshire, England.1449,1450 Residence.2.: 1878, Redfern, N.S.W., Australia.1451 Residence.3.: 1881, Vine Street, Redfern, N.S.W.4,5,8 |
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Emma Thomsett Crothall CRITTLE,3 daughter of Charles CROTHALL ( - ) and Emma THOMSETT ( - ), was born in 1836 in Kent, England. She was baptised on 7 Aug 1837 in Dymchurch, Kent. She married Edward BUSH on 22 Feb 1864 in Mariners Church, 105 Princes St., The Rocks, Sydney. She died on 18 Mar 1877 in Redfern, Sydney, NSW. Died in childbirth. Emma was buried on 19 Mar 1877 in Rookwood cemetery. |
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"Emma was born in Kent, England about 1836, before the marriage of her parents in April of 1837. She was baptised as Emma Thomsett at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Dymchurch, Kent on 7 August 1837, Her baptism names her parents as Charles Crothall and Ellen Thomsett. On 6 June 1841, she is 4 years old and registered in the census in the name of Emma Crothall and living with her parents Charles and Ellen and younger siblings George, 2 and Elizabeth, 3 months at Dymchurch, Kent. Two months later she and her family emigrated to Australia on the Lalla Rookh, Her father Charles, an agricultural labourer, funded the family's passage as bounty immigrants." "THE FRIENDS of Mr. GEORGE A. GEE are respectfully inivited to attend the Funeral of his late beloved WIFE, Emma ; to move from his residence, 3, Vine-street, off Abercrombie-street, Redfern, THIS (Monday) AFTERNOON, at 2 o'clock, for the Necropolis. J. and G. SHYING and CO., 719, George-street. The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : Mon 19 Mar 1877 Page 8 Family Notices)."3 |
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Emma Thomsett Crothall CRITTLE and George Adolphus GEE had the following children: |
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Joseph George GEE (1868-1871). Joseph was born in 1868 in Sydney. He died on 21 Sep 1871 in Surry Hills, Sydney. He was buried on 24 Sep 1871 in Rookwood cemetery. |
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Samuel Stephen GEE (1870-1870). Samuel was born in Mar 1870 in Sydney. He died on 22 Dec 1870 in Sydney. He was buried on 22 Dec 1870 in Rookwood cemetery. |
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Eliza Ophelia GEE (1871-1965). Eliza was born in 1871 in Sydney. She married Albert Victor WILLIAMS in 1894 in Balmain. She died in 1965 in Burwood, Sydney, NSW. |
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Albert Adolphus GEE (1872-1938). Albert was born in 1872 in Sydney. He was a Storeman. He married Amy Agnes ROBINSON in 1898 in Balmain. He died on 13 Jul 1938 in Balmain. He was buried on 15 Jul 1938 in Ryde. |
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Emilia Ann GEE (1874-1876). Emilia was born on 7 Sep 1874 in Redfern. She was baptised on 19 Nov 1874 in Sydney. She died on 10 Jan 1876 in Redfern. She was buried on 11 Jan 1876 in Rookwood cemetery. |
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Henry GEE (1877-1877). Henry was born in 1877 in Redfern. He died on 28 Mar 1877 in Rookwood cemetery. |
Hellmers family picnic 1901
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Wilhelmine Minna HELLMERS, daughter of Johann Friedrich HELLMERS and Elizabeth CROOK, was born on 30 Apr 1858 in Victoria Place, Sussex St., Sydney.1 She was a Household duties. Ladies Attendant.4 She married Sidney Charles YOUNG on 23 Feb 1884 in Bethel House, George Street, Sydney.1 4 She died on 23 Jan 1894 in Newtown, N.S.W.1 7 4 4 Tubercular Pneumonia. Wilhelmine was buried on 24 Jan 1894 in Wesleyan Section, Rookwood Cemetery, New South Wales. |
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The full Family Tree for this family can be found at this Source:344. And see PDF "Descendants of Christian von Hellmers" Named "Minna" on Birth Certificate. Death Reg Name: 1894, Wilhelmina Young, daughter of Betsy Crook & Frederick Hellmer Residence: 1884, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.1433 Residence.1.: 1858, "Victoria Place", Sussex Street, Sydney1434 Residence.2.: Bet. 1858 - 1860, Kingston, (near Newtown).1435,1436 Residence.3.: Bet. 1862 - 1863, 10 Smith Street, Newtown Residence.4.: 1874, Newtown, New South Wales, Australia.1437 Residence.5. 1: 1894, 28 Rowley Street, Camperdown.1438 Residence.5. 2: 1878, McDonald Town, Sydney "Bride - Wilhelmine Hellmers, Spinster, born Sydney, [no occupation] a minor [under age, permission given by father who attended]. Living in Mcdonaldtown, Sydney, daughter of John Frederick Hellmers, Cabinet Maker and Elizabeth Crook Signatures by both Groom and Bride and Witness signatures of her father Johann Friedriech Hellmers and sister Sophia Hellmers" "Wilhelmina had a short life, dying at the age of 35 yrs 8 months old, and living a very full life at that, Wilhelmina married George Gee in 1878, and with him came two children from his 1st marriage to Emma Bush, they were Eliza Ophelia Gee and Albert Adolphus Gee, Wilhelmina and George went on to have 2 children George Frederick Gee and Elizabeth May Gee, her husband George died in 1881 and so Wilhelmina now with 4 children to rear, remarried in 1884 to Sidney Charles Young, they went on to have a further 3 children, Sidney Charles Young, Winifred Mabel Young and Constance Muriel Young, Wilhelmina then died tragically in her prime of Tubercular Pneumonia on the 24th January 1894, not quite 36, and widower, Sidney Charles Young re married to rear the Gee and Young brood in a 12 months time in 1895 to Harriet Moore and had a further 3 children, Reginald, Irene and Phillip, a total of 10 half brothers and sisters, Sidney Charles Young died in 1930, and his wife Harriet died in 1952. Technically Wilhelmina had 5 children and 5 step children from her two marriages. [I have traced all these children and their descendants where possible due to privacy laws of living people, Grant |
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George Adolphus GEE and Wilhelmine Minna HELLMERS had the following children: |
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Elizabeth May GEE (1881-1967). Elizabeth was born on 22 Apr 1881 in Redfern District.1 2 She married Benjamin Frank Leslie BAKER on 19 Aug 1908 in Tamworth district, New South Wales, Australia.4 She died on 13 Jul 1967 in Kogarah, Sydney, NSW.4 3 |
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Sidney Charles YOUNG,9 6 son of George YOUNG (1840-1904) and Eliza Ruth DAY (1842-1874), was born in 1863 in Shrivenham, Berkshire, England.4 9 He was a Waiter. Parliamentary Steward.4 He married Harriet MOORE on 23 Jan 1895 in Enmore, NSW. He died on 15 Mar 1930 in Ourah Private Hospital, Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst, Sydney.7 4 Cancer of the Larynx. Sidney was buried on 17 Mar 1930 in Rookwood Crematorium, Rookwood. |
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Gentleman "Sydney Young, was a Gentleman of Newtown when he married in 1884 to Wilhemina Gee (nee Hellmers), they had 3 children. After Wilhelmine's death in 1894, he remarried to Harriet Moore and also had another 3 children" Immigration: Abt. 1883 Residence 1: 1884, Newtown, Sydney.1467,1468 Residence 2: 1894, 28 Rowley Street, Camperdown.1469 Residence 3: 1930, Late of Audley Street, Petersham, Sydney1,4 |
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Sidney Charles YOUNG and Wilhelmine Minna HELLMERS had the following children: |
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Sidney Charles YOUNG (1885-1936). Sidney was born in 1885 in Redfern District.1 2 He married Ruby Bega ARNOLD in 1911 in sydney. He died in 1936 in Sydney.4 |
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Winifred Mabel YOUNG (1887-1972). Winifred was born in 1887 in Redfern, N.S.W., Australia.1 2 4 She married Frederick John HEDGER in 1909 in Sydney. She died on 7 Apr 1972 in Balgowlah, N.S.W.. St. Leonards district, N.S.W.4 |
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Constance Muriel YOUNG (1890-1968). Constance was born in 1890 in Newtown District, New South Wales.1 2 4 She married Edward Roy GOSNELL in 1911 in Sydney. She died on 19 Apr 1968 in Caringbah, Sutherland district, New South Wales.6 |
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Joseph GEE3 2 was born on 29 Jul 1814 in Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England.3 He was a Master Stonemason. He died in Apr 1905 in Islington, London, England.3 He married Eliza Ophelia SHORT. |
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The full Family Tree for this family can be found at this Source:And source 424 "Descendants of Joseph Stephen Gee". "Emmigration 1852, England to Sydney. GEE Joseph, age 38 GEE Eliza, age 40 GEE Jane, age 16 - GEE George, age 14 - Gee Sarah, age 3 Ship - "Hydaspes" 1852 Sydney and/or Newcastle, and family Reel 2136, [4/4790]; Reel 2463, [4/4924]"5 |
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Eliza Ophelia SHORT,2 6 daughter of Samuel S SHORT and Leonora MITCHELL, was baptised on 25 Oct 1812 in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England.3 She was buried on 6 May 1879 in Rookwood cemetery.3 |
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The full Family Tree for this family can be found at this Source: She lived in Westbury, Wiltshire, England in 1851 "THE FRIENDS of Mr. GEORGE ADOLPHUS GEE are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of hisdeceased MOTHER, Eliza, to move from his residence, No. 3, Vine-street, Redfern, THIS (Tuesday) MORNING, at half-past 8 o'clock, for the Necropolis. The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : Tue 6 May 1879 Page 10 Family Notices). Rookwood Necropolis Zone B, Section B, Grave 161 Eliza Gee age 68, buried 6th May 1879 [mother of George Adolphus Gee] George J Gee, age 3, burial 24th September 1871 [grandson of Eliza & son of Emma] Emma Ann Gee, age 1, burial 11th Jan 1876 [granddaughter of Eliza & son of Emma] Samuel S Gee, age 9 mths, burial 22nd Dec 1870 [grandson of Eliza & son of Emma] Zone B, Section B, Grave 160 Emma Gee burial 19th March 1877 age 33 [daughter-in-law of Eliza] Henry Gee burial 23rd March 1877 age 2 [grandson of Eliza & son of Emma]3,5"
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Joseph GEE and Eliza Ophelia SHORT had the following children: |
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Jane Eliza GEE (1835-1930). Jane was baptised on 8 Sep 1830 in Marrickville, Sydney, NSW. She was born in 1835 in Chippenham. She married John Asgtalos ASZTALOS in 1860 in Sydney. She died on 16 Jun 1930 in Marrickville. |
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Elizabeth Ann GEE (1845- ). Elizabeth was born in 1845 in Chippenham. She was baptised on 3 Nov 1845 in Chippenham. |
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Sarah GEE (1849- ). Sarah was born in 1849 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England. |
Johann Friedrich Hellmers
Johann Friedrich & Elizabeth Hellmers nee Crook
Hellmers family picnic 1901
Hellmers JF and E headstone at Rookwood cemetery
Hellmers family and Grant Franklyn-Smith 2009 in Germany
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Johann Friedrich HELLMERS, son of Christian Friedrich HELLMERS and Almuth Margret SCHWANEWEDEL, was born on 12 Jan 1829 in Steinhausen , Bockhorn, Grand duchy of Oldenburg, Germany.10 1 burial details indicate 80 years, i.e.1827. Johann was a Cabinet maker, Farmer. He married Elizabeth CROOK on 23 Sep 1855 in Catholic Church, West Maitland, N.S.W.1 He married Annie KREMER on 25 Nov 1905 in St. David's Church, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia.2 8656. Johann died on 30 Mar 1907 in 28 Norton St., Leichardt, Sydney.1 10 4 Regn. no.5308. Senile cardiac failure. Johann was buried on 1 Apr 1907 in Rookwood cemetery, Sydney. Old Wesleyan cemetery section 4C grave 270.11 12 13 Listed as Fred J. Hellmers. Same grave as wife, Elizabeth. |
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An extensive history of the Hellmers family can be found in Grant Franklyn-Smith's research document PDF "Descendants of Christian Von Hellmers".
Migrated to Australia in 1854. Cabinet maker. On marriage certificate details Johann Friedrich Hellmers, his signature, is marked with an X showing he could not write his name, so he is listed as John Frederick (Herms), a spelling error but would always be known as John Frederick Hellmers now he was in Australia.
Business.1.: 1863, Cabinet Maker, 10 Smith Street, Newtown. Business.2.: 1864, Cabinet Maker, 15 Samuel Street, Newtown. Business.3.: 1865, Cabinet Maker, 3 Samuel Street, Newtown. Business.4.: Bet. 1866 - 1870, Cabinet Maker, Denison Street, Newtown. Business.5.: Bet. 1871 - 1877, Cabinet Maker, Newtown Road, Newtown. Business.6.: Bet. 1879 - 1880, Cabinet Maker, Albert Street, Macdonaldtown. Business.7.: Bet. 1882 - 1885, Cabinet Maker, Malcolm Street, Macdonaldtown. Johann bought a winemaking business at Canley Vale and owned 10 houses in Sydney. His property was divided by the 3 sons. Ancestral property in Nth. Germany viewed by Aust. descendants. NSW PO Directory 1904 has - Hellmers Albt., orehardist, Canley Vale Hellmers Fred., cabinet maker, Canley Vale Hellmers John, grazier, Craigie Helmers John F., vignron, Canley Vale
"Johann Friedrich was born in Steinhausen, Bockhorn, Grand Duchy of Oldenburg, in 1829. He was the son of Almuth Margaret & Christian Friedrich Hellmers, a Damask Weaver, they lived on a farming estate owned by the Hellmers since 1750 at Steinhausen in the Municipality of Bockhorn in the old Grand Duchy of Oldenburg - which later became Schleswig Holstein. He learnt the trade of Cabinet Making & later was noted to be a Master Cabinet Maker living in Hamburg in 1853. It seems there was a form of army conscription and Johann had moved to Hamburg to avoid being drafted into the army, he received a letter from his brother-in-law Johann Hopken, warning him if he was thinking of staying in Germany, he should front up around the 4th of April to the appropriate authority as announced in the public newspapers, and then the punishment won't be too hazardous. This led him to embrace the thought of leaving his homeland. He shortly after emigrated on the " Meteor " from Hamburg sailing to New South Wales, Australia in 1854 aged 25 to start a whole new life. He later met & married Elizabeth Crook the following year, on the twenty third of September 1855, at West Maitland, they were to have a long life together with a large family of 14 children & 36 grandchildren. Naturalization was granted in January 1860, and he took the Oath on the twenty second day of September 1862. (Naturalization Papers of 1860-62)" "Died at his residence 28A Norton St. Leichardt, Frederick John, in his 80th year2,4,14,15"
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Annie KREMER, daughter of Michael KREMER ( - ) and Mary CONNOR ( - ), was born in 1867 in Goulburn, N.S.W., Australia.2 She was a Bookkeeper. She died in 1961 in Newtown District, Sydney.6 |
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"Annie Kremer ,born Abt,1866 in Goulburn,N.S.W. daughter of Michael Kremer a Farmer & Mary Kremer (nee Conner).She married John in 1905 her 1st marriage aged 39,he was 76,but he died in1907,no children were born of this marriage. She was Informant on his death certificate, dated 2nd April 1907"6 |
Elizabeth Crook c. 1860-1870
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Elizabeth CROOK, daughter of Henry Patrick CROOK and Mary FOLEY, was born on 10 Jun 1836 in Sydney. .V1836.838.126/1836. Elizabeth was baptised on 10 Jul 1836 in St. Mary-s Cathedral, Sydney. see. R.C. Baptisms 1832-1837. vol 126 no.838. Elizabeth was 1836 - Roman Catholic. 1902Wesleyan.4 She died on 13 May 1902 in Canley Vale, Liverpool, Sydney.1 1 Regn. no.5722. Cardiac disease. Elizabeth was buried on 14 May 1902 in Rookwood cemetery.11 12 13 4 A double grave shared with her husband John Frederick Hellmers who joined her in 1907. |
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Elizabeth Crook was the second of 8 children to Henry Crook and Mary Foley, born in Sydney in 1836 and died in 1902 after producing 14 children with Johann Hellmers. She was buried in a double grave shared with her husband John Frederick Hellmers who joined her in 1907. In 1855 it's noted that Elizabeth, could not sign her name on the marriage certificate to John Hellmers and is marked with an X. In 1894 she was referred to as Betsy Hellmers nee Crook, on the death registration of her daughter, Wilhelmina's death. Residence.1.: 1836, Sydney, Colony of New South Wales, Australia.717 Residence.2.: 1838, Black Creek, near Maitland, N.S.W.718 Residence.3.: Bet. 1840 - 1857, Maitland and West Maitland, N.S.W. [birth of daughter Margaret].719,720,721 Residence.4.: 1858, "Victoria Place", Sussex Street, Sydney, N.S.W. [birth of daughter Minna].722 Residence.5.: Bet. 1858 - 1860, Kingston, Sydney, N.S.W. [birth of daughter Sophia].723,724 Residence.6.: Bet. 1862 - 1863, 10 Smith Street, Newtown, N.S.W. [birth of daughter Mary Elizabeth]. Residence.7.: 1865, Kingston, (near Newtown). [birth of daughter Ada]. Residence.8.: 1870, St. George District, N.S.W. [birth of son Frederick Christian]. Residence.9.: 1872, Newtown, N.S.W,. [birth of daughter Lucy - 1872]. [birth of son Joseph Albert - 1874]. [birth of daughter Charlotte 1876]. Residence.10.: 1879, Albert Street, MacDonaldtown, N.S.W. [birth of daughter Marth Eva].725 Residence.11.: 1880, Vine Street, Redfern, [birth of son George].726 Residence.12.: Bet. 1880 - 1902, Canly Vale, N.S.W.727,728,729
"THE FRIENDS of Mr. GEORGE ADOLPHUS GEE are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of his deceased MOTHER, Eliza, to move from his residence, No. 3, Vine-street, Redfern, THIS (Tuesday) MORNING, at half-past 8 o'clock, for the Necropolis. The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : Tue 6 May 1879 Page 10 Family Notices).3,4"
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Johann Friedrich HELLMERS and Elizabeth CROOK had the following children: |
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Margaret HELLMERS (1856-1857). Margaret was born on 14 Oct 1856 in Maitland West.1 4 She died on 13 Jan 1857 in Maitland.1 Regn. 1857/3209. Margaret was buried in R.C. burial ground, East Maitland.1 |
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Sophia HELLMERS (1860-1932). Sophia was born on 1 Mar 1860 in Kingston, Petersham, Sydney.16 Reg. no. 3858. headstone has age at death of 71 years. Sophia was C of E. She married David Poole HALL on 28 May 1881 in Church of St Luke, Elizabeth Drive, Liverpool, Colony of New South Wales, Australia.7 4 Regn. 1881/3656. Sophia died on 12 May 1932 in Janet St, Drummoyne, Sydney.17 11 18 19 chronic myocarditis, Death regn. no. 5833 - 189, issued 10/5/83, Died at Janet St., Drummoyne, cremated at Rookwood 13 May 1932, Methodist cremation, but buried, according to Source : Mary Poole bible, No.242. Sophia was buried on 13 May 1932 in Rookwood.11 18 cremated at Rookwood 13 May 1932, Methodist cremation, but buried, according to Source : Mary Poole bible, No.242. |
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Mary Elizabeth HELLMERS (1862-1935). Mary was born on 12 Jun 1862 in Smith St., Newtown, Sydney.1 She married Charles Frederick HAMILTON on 25 Jun 1886 in Liverpool, N.S.W.1 Regn. 1886/4867. Mary died on 29 Jun 1935 in Braywood Private Hospital, Marrickville, N.S.W., Australia.1 7 She was buried on 1 Jul 1935 in Rookwood cemetery. C of E. |
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Catherine Margaret HELLMERS (1864-1948). Catherine was born on 29 Feb 1864 in Samuel Street, Sydney.1 4 She married William PRICE on 13 Nov 1889 in Liverpool NSW.1 4 4432/1889. Catherine died in 1948 in Burwood District, New South Wales, Australia.7 |
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Ada Mary HELLMERS (1865-1882). Ada was born on 25 Sep 1865 in Kingston, Sydney.1 She died on 26 Jan 1882 in * Canley Vale, Liverpool district, New South Wales.4 Regn. 1882/7559. Phthisis. [Tuberculosis. Ada was buried on 28 Jan 1882 in St. Luke's, Cemetery, Liverpool, N.S.W.4 |
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Emily Jane HELLMERS (1867-1898). Emily was born on 1 Jan 1867 in St. George.1 She died on 18 Nov 1898 in Hospital for the insane, Newcastle.1 4 Pneumonia, Hydropyrexia. Emily was buried in General cemetery, Sandgate.1 |
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Lilly Anna HELLMERS (1868-1940). Lilly was born in 1868 in Sydney, St. George District.4 She married Franz Freiderich Louis MULLER in 1891 in Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia. She died in 1940 in Kogarah.2 |
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Frederick Christian HELLMERS (1870-1931). Frederick was born in 1870 in St. George. 1870/4896. Frederick was a Farmer - Vineyards at Canley Vale.4 He married Lucy LINLEY on 24 May 1899 in Canley Park, Wesleyan Church, N.S.W., Australia.1 2 He died on 1 Nov 1931 in Togil Street, Canley Vale, New South Wales, Australia.1 2 7 He was buried on 3 Nov 1931 in Rookwood Crematorium, Rookwood, N.S.W.13 4 Ashes were placed with wife's parents in Grave at Rookwood Cemetery. Grave No: 1931, Section 5, Row 24, Grave No 2680, 2681. |
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Lucy Helen HELLMERS (1872-1928). Lucy was born in 1872 in Newtown, Sydney. Birth regn. 1872/3653. Lucy married Richard John GIRLING on 24 Mar 1894 in St Paul's Church, Canley Vale NSW.1 2 04608. Lucy and Richard John GIRLING were divorced bef 1928.6 She died on 6 Oct 1928 in Sydney Hospital, Sydney.2 16749 malignant melanoma axilla. Lucy was buried on 8 Oct 1928 in Rookwood Crematorium. |
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Joseph Albert HELLMERS (1874-1956). Joseph was born on 28 Aug 1874 in Newtown. 1874/4244. Joseph was a 1899, Farmer.2 He married Florence Annie COOKE on 23 Dec 1899 in St. Paul's Church of England, Canley Vale, N.S.W.1 2 He died on 1 Aug 1956 in Taren Point, Rockdale district, New South Wales.2 7 4 |
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Charlotte May HELLMERS (1876-1946). Charlotte was born in 1876 in Newtown. Birth regn. 1876/4502. Charlotte married Frederick Charles HOWARD on 27 Apr 1898 in Church of St. Paul, Canley Vale, Colony of New South Wales.1 2 7 4 They were divorced on 13 Sep 1904. She married Henry William LUTWYCHE in 1909 in Waterloo District, N.S.W.2 7 She died in 1946 in North Sydney District.2 7 |
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Martha Eva HELLMERS (1879-1965). Martha was born on 10 Apr 1879 in Albert St., McDonaldtown/Newtown, Sydney.1 2 1879/5197. Martha married Allan McDonald WAUGH in 1907 in Liverpool NSW.2 She died in 1965 in Burwood District.7 |
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George Campbell HELLMERS (1880-1955). George was born on 29 Nov 1880 in Vine St., Redfern, Sydney.1 7067. George married Edith Maud ELD in 1907 in Sydney.2 He died on 16 Sep 1955 in Liverpool.1 4 |
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Samuel S SHORT married Leonora MITCHELL on 25 Dec 1834 in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England.3 |
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Leonora MITCHELL3 was born c. 1810 in Chippenham. She died on 5 May 1879 in Redfern, Sydney, NSW. 5 Vine St, Redfern. She and Samuel S SHORT had the following children: |
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Christian Friedrich HELLMERS, son of Christian Friedrich HELLMERS and Sophia Elisabeth JURGENS, was born on 15 Oct 1782 in Steinhausen, Bockhorn Municipality, Germany.10 He was a Damask weaver.6 He married Almuth Margret SCHWANEWEDEL on 20 Dec 1807 in Steinhausen, Bockhorn Municipality, Schleswig Holstein, Germany.10 He died on 4 Jun 1854 in Steinhausen, Bockhorn Municipality, Germany.10 |
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An extensive history of the Hellmers family can be found in Grant Franklyn-Smith's research document PDF "Descendants of Christian Von Hellmers". Damask weaver "There are no Hellmers listed as living in the Municipality of Bockhorn area in 1786, as are the Schwanewedel family (Johann a Cobler, Marten a Barrel-maker both of Steinhausen & Heinrich also a Barrel-maker from Bockhorn)."1,2 |
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Almuth Margret SCHWANEWEDEL,1 daughter of Gerd SCHWANEWEDEL and Almuth LUBBERS, was born on 12 Feb 1789 in Steinhausen.10 She died on 21 Feb 1842 in Steinhausen.10 She and Christian Friedrich HELLMERS had the following children: |
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Christian Friedrich HELLMERS (1808-1889). Christian was born on 25 Dec 1808.10 He married Catharine Elisabeth HILMERS on 13 Jun 1835.10 He died on 8 Oct 1889.10 |
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Almuth Catharine HELLMERS (1813- ). Almuth was born on 2 Jun 1813 in Steinhausen.10 6 She married Gerd WILKEN on 20 Jun 1837.10 |
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Gerhard HELLMERS (1815-1906). Gerhard was born on 28 Oct 1815.10 He married Margret Sophie HILBERS on 31 Oct 1845.10 He died on 12 Sep 1906.10 |
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Margaret Elisabeth HELLMERS (1818-1818). Margaret was born on 27 Aug 1818 in Steinhausen.10 She died on 24 Oct 1818 in Steinhausen.10 6 |
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Margret Sophie HELLMERS (1819-1871). Margret was born on 21 Nov 1819 in Steinhausen.10 6 She married Johann Renke JANSSEN on 10 Oct 1845.10 She died on 9 Oct 1871.10 |
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Katharine Margarete HELLMERS (1823- ). Katharine was born on 10 Apr 1823 in Steinhausen.10 6 She married Johann HOPKEN on 16 Apr 1852.10 |
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Henry Patrick CROOK, son of Joseph CROOK and Elizabeth J BRIDGENS, was born on 17 Mar 1800 in Parish of St. Matthew, Bethnal Green, Borough of Tower Hamlets, London, England.2 7 4 He was baptised on 15 May 1805 in St Matthew, Bethnal Green.1 4 4 16 Aug 1843 re baptised in Catholic Church West Maitland R.C. Church. Henry was a carpenter. He was educated at could read and write.1 He was R.C.2 He married Mary FOLEY on 24 Mar 1832 in St. Philip's, Sydney.1 Vol. V1832948 16, Reg. yr. 1832 Reg. no. 0. NSW Pioneers marriages. Henry died on 7 Jul 1886 in Macquarie Street, Asylum, Parramatta, N.S.W., Australia.2 4 .8614../..1886. Bronchitis. Henry was buried on 8 Jul 1886 in Roman Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood, N.S.W.2 4 Grave No: 2004, The Catholic Office states there are no surviving records of a burial for Henry Crook, paperwork illedgible or lost, most probably given a paupers grave. |
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A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THIS FAMILY IS CONTAINED IN SOURCE 346AND SOURCE 347 : The "Descendants of Joseph Crook" research by Grant Franklyn-Smith is the best reference for this family line.
Henry's father, Joseph Crook, deserted the British army, was court martialled with a sentence of life, and transported in 1807 to Australia on the 'Duke of Portland' and his family came on the accompanying ship 'Young William'. "It is noted on the Reel 722...4/2151.2 at St Philips, Sydney that Henry was married by consent of the Governor to Miss Mary Foley a "Bonded" Irish girl aged 21, he being 35, this would mean he was born around 1797, and came out to Australia a free settler, on the Ship "Young William" in 1809, this would make him Abt 12 yrs old. Henry is noted to have been re-baptised as an adult, this would be due to his wife being a catholic and he a protestant, so he was baptised in the faith of Roman Catholic. 16 August 1843 Henry re-baptised [Henry Patrick] Aged 46, West Maitland Catholic Church, N.S.W. The only death certificate I can find at this point is a Henry Crook ,died 7th July 1886, in Parramatta with no details. Given a Paupers Grave""On his death registration he is noted as being buried in the Roman Catholic Section Rookwood, Rookwood Cemetery has no details of his burial, the office stating that if he was given a paupers grave and given the period, no details were kept" Colonial Secretary Index, 1788-1825 CROOK, Henry 1821 Sep 8 Carpenter. On list of all persons victualled from H.M. Magazines Could read and write "Maitland Entries: for Henry Crook [no certain proof that it is our Henry Crook]. Harry Crook - 25-December-1841 - Maitland [HRG 4987] Found bathing in river, Fined 10 shillings. Henry Crook - 8-April-1843 - Maitland [MM 7286] Supporter for the election of Major Wentworth to the Legislative Council. Maitland Mercury Dated May 29th 1843 the heading is The Supporters Of Major Wentworth , Henry Crook is one of the names on that list. Henry Crook - 28-August-1847 - West Maitland [MM 34614] Advertising to return a watch he had found on the Race course. Henry Crook - 14-February-1849 - Maitland [MM 51278] Fined 5/- for allowing a cow to stray about the streets. Henry Crook - Petition 1st August 1862, West Maitlad, Government Gazette, NSW 1862/P1409. Henry Crook - Petition 9th July 1863, West Maitlad, Government Gazette, NSW 1863. It is Noted at the marriage of his son Joseph Henry Crook to Ann Kirkwood in 1863 at Horse Shoe Bend, West Maitland, that he is not mentioned, though his wife is noted as Mrs Mary Crook's Residence. Had he already died? or deserted the family?" Unclaimed letters in NSW Govt. Gazettes for a Henry Crook in 1835, 1854. Also a Petition signer at West Maitland in 1862,4,20,21,222
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Mary FOLEY, daughter of Patrick FOLEY, was born in 1807 in Limerick, Ireland.1 She was a Convict. Maid. She was R.C.2 She died on 26 Jun 1898 in Newington Asylum, Sydney. Reg. no. 5554. Senile marasmus. Exhaustion. Grave No: 2004, Section 0, Grave no 236, Old Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood. Mary was buried on 28 Jun 1898 in Rookwood cemetery. R.C. section. No record on S.A.G.Rookwood transcriptions. |
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Notes from Grant Franklyn-Smith: "Mary Crook, wife of Henry Crook ,was born between 1807-1811 in Limerick, Ireland. Mary Foley was sentenced 7 years at Limerick, on the 7th day of March, 1827 for stealing clothes. She was a nurse girl ( or maid ) aged Abt 20 years old of Roman Catholic Religion, single and could not read or write. She had no former convictions, and her native place of abode was Limerick. Described as being 5 feet 1/2 inch tall. Ruddy fair complexion , light brown hair, hazel eyes, a small perpendicular scar at inner part of her left eyebrow. "IF" on upper part of right arm (probably a birthmark or tattoo). She wasn't transported till four years after her conviction, it is not known where she spent this time, but was finally transported to Australia on the Ship "Palambam" , which left Cork on 23rd March, 1831 arriving in Sydney on 31st July 1831.The Master of the ship was Geo Willis and the accompanying Surgeon Superintendent was James Osborne ( State Archives Micro Film No 698/3 ) From Convict Films 317-331 Indent No 112 State Archives. On arrival in Sydney she was sent to work for a Mr Jas. Rufsell. It's later noted on the Catholic Church Reel of St Mary, ( Reel no 722 4/2151..4..of 1832), William Baker aged 20 "BONDED" who arrived on the ship "Champion" in 1827, and applied to marry Mary Foley aged 20 . Obviously this did not take place as later noted , at St Philip's Church, Sydney, ( Reel 722...4/2151.2 of 1832) , Application of marriage, with Governor's Consent to Marry,( They had to receive the Governors consent , as she was still on bond for a few more years, Convict permission to marry No 74 State Archives ) ,Mary Foley ,aged 21 "BONDED" , arrived on the ship , "Palambam" in 1831, to Henry Crook, aged 35 yrs, a free , new settler, from Great Britain arrived on the Ship " Young William " in 1809, they were wed on the 24th March 1832, at St Philips Sydney. Mary received her Certificate of Freedom No 34/1116. Dated 9th September 1834. It is noted on the 14th October 1856, she attended the birth of her granddaughter, Margaret Hellmers, helping her daughter Elizabeth during Labor, at Maitland. She lived in Maitland from 1838 to 1870. Noted that the Marriage of her son Joseph Henry Crook and Ann Kirkwood took place at the residence of Mrs Mary Crook of Horse Shoe Bend, West Maitland in 1863. Mary is noted as the witness [signing her name with a cross] at the wedding of her son Henry Crook, to Selina Sexton on the 1st August 1870, West Maitland. Mary is noted as Mary Crook, Midwife of West Maitland, attending her daughter-in-law Selina Crook during her birth of her son Robert Henry Crook dated 31st August 1870. "After having a large family and living in Maitland from around 1837, Mary is noted to be still living in Maitland as late as the 1st August 1870, at the wedding of Henry Crook to Selina Sexton, Mary is noted as being a witness signing her name with a cross as her mark Mary X Crook. The family started to appear in the Redfern area, with daughter Elizabeth Hellmers in Sydney c1858, John and family were in Redfern by 1867, as were William's family in 1868, followed later by Henry and Selina also settling in the Redfern area with their son Robert who wed in Redfern in 1878. I would say that at a guess Mary finally traveled down to live in Sydney with her sons after 1870, after the marriage of Henry jr, living another 28 years around her children, at least 34 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren that had been born before her death in 1898, including my grandmother Irene Mary Hall who was born in 1895. Mary would spend her last years in Newington Asylum, Sydney, passing away on the 26 June 1898". Henry probably died Abt 1886. Mary died at Newington Asylum for Old Woman on the 26th June ,1898 aged 88 years old of Senile Marasmus and Exhaustion and was buried in Rookwood ,Roman Catholic Section on 28th June 1898. Leaving only four surviving children Joseph, Elizabeth, John and William."
There is some uncertainty about Mary's age as there is a baptism for mary Foley on 31st december 1806 at St. Michael's in Limerick City to a Cornelius Foley and Ellen Hushen. However she stated her father's name as Patrick1,2,4.
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Henry Patrick CROOK and Mary FOLEY had the following children: |
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Joseph Henry CROOK (1833-1917). Joseph was born on 26 Jan 1833 in Sydney.1 2 V1833.175.17../..1833. Joseph was baptised on 24 Feb 1833 in St. Philip's Anglican Church, York Street, Church Hill, Sydney, Colony of New South Wales, Australia. He was a Tabacconist.4 He married Anne KIRKWOOD on 27 Oct 1863 in Maitland, Colony of New South Wales, Australia.2 4 He died in 1917.2 7 9115../..1917. |
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Emma CROOK (1838- ). Emma was born in 1838 in Black Creek near Maitland, Colony of New South Wales.1 2 She was baptised in R.C. Church, West Maitland.1 |
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John Joseph CROOKES (1840-1923). John was born on 29 Dec 1840 in West Maitland, Colony of New South Wales, Australia.1 2 23 2554 Vol 121 V1840.2554.121A../..1840. John was baptised on 12 Apr 1841 in Roman Catholic Church, West Maitland, County Northumberland.4 He married Mary Ann SHERRARD on 2 Apr 1864 in Durham St., West Maitland, NSW.23 2337/2197. John died on 27 Sep 1923 in Mental Hospital, Morriset, NSW.2 23 7 19269. |
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William CROOK (1842-1918). William was born on 20 Nov 1842 in Maitland.1 2 He was baptised in Dec 1842 in Roman Catholic Church, Maitland.4 He married Mary Ann DAVISON in 1867 in Cohen Street, West Maitland, [House of James Munro], Colony of New South Wales, Australia.2 4 He died on 15 Apr 1918.2 7 4 4 Senile Decay, Myocardial Degeneration. William was buried on 17 Apr 1918 in Rookwood Asylum, Lidcombe Municipality, New South Wales, Australia.4 Grave No: 1918, Section E, Row 1, Grave 5, Catholic Mortuary 2 & 3, Rookwood Cemetery. Burial Gravestone Inscrip: 1918, William Crook, Our Father, aged 74. [Buried with his wife Mary Ann. |
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Henry CROOK (1845-bef1917). Henry was born on 16 Jun 1845 in Maitland, County Northumberland, Colony of New South Wales, Australia.4 He was baptised on 30 Jun 1845 in Roman Catholic Church, West Maitland.4 He was a Shoemaker. Bootmaker.4 He was Roman Catholic. He married Selina SEXTON on 1 Aug 1870 in * St Paul's Church of England, West Maitland.2 4 He married Ellen Francis MATTHEWS on 26 Feb 1887 in Redfern. He died btw 1898 and 1917.2 4 |
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Mary A CROOK (1847-bef1898). Mary was born on 17 Oct 1847 in Maitland.2 24 Reg V1847.3565.64../..1847. Mary was baptised in Nov 1847 in Roman Catholic Church, Maitland.24 She was Roman Catholic.24 She died bef 1898.2 |
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James CROOK (1850-1850). James was born on 12 Jun 1850 in Maitland.2 He was baptised on 4 Aug 1850 in Roman Catholic Church, Maitland.4 He died in Dec 1850.1 2 He was buried on 2 Dec 1850. |
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Christian Friedrich HELLMERS, son of Christian Friedrich HELLMERS and Almut BRUNKEN, was born on 21 Feb 1759 in Steinhausen, Bockhorn Municipality, Germany.10 He married Sophia Elisabeth JURGENS on 2 Feb 1784 in Germany.10 6 He died on 25 Nov 1834 in Steinhausen, Bockhorn Municipality, Germany.10 |
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Sophia Elisabeth JURGENS was born on 5 Jun 1756.10 She died on 26 Jun 1829 in Steinhausen.10 She and Christian Friedrich HELLMERS had the following children: |
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Gerd SCHWANEWEDEL, son of Johann SCHWANEWEDEL, was born on 17 Jun 1747 in Steinhausen, Gemeinde Bockhorn.10 25 He was a Brinksitzer in Bockhorn (cottager).25 He married Almuth LUBBERS on 27 Oct 1785.10 |
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Almuth LUBBERS was born on 3 Mar 1766.10 She died on 4 Jun 1847.10 She and Gerd SCHWANEWEDEL had the following children: |
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Gesche Catharina SCHWANEWEDEL (1786-1808). Gesche was born on 27 Jul 1786.10 She married Johann Anton VOLKERS on 19 Dec 1805.10 She died on 9 Sep 1808.10 |
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Catharina Margret SCHWANEWEDEL (1791-1803). Catharina was born on 20 Nov 1791.10 She died on 19 Jan 1803.10 |
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Anne Margret SCHWANEWEDEL (1794-1795). Anne was born on 2 Aug 1794.10 She died on 23 May 1795.10 |
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Anna Margrethe SCHWANEWEDEL (1798-1832). Anna was born on 31 Mar 1798.10 She married Gerd KUPER on 24 Jul 1818 in Bockhorn.10 25 She died on 10 Sep 1832.10 |
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Catharine SCHWANEWEDEL (1802-1847). Catharine was born on 31 Jan 1802.10 She married Johann HOPKEN on 23 May 1824.10 She died on 8 May 1847.10 |
Joseph Crook , Ticket of Leave 1810
Joseph Crook Conditional Pardon 1812
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Joseph CROOK2 7 was born c. 1760 in Christ Church Parish, Hampshire, England.7 4 He was a Convict. Servant. Labourer. Baker. He married Elizabeth J BRIDGENS on 20 Sep 1788 in St. Luke, Old Street, Finsbury, London, Middlesex, England.2 7 4 4 by Banns. Joseph died in May 1828 in Sydney AsylumSydney, County of Cumberland, Colony of N.S.W., Australia.2 7 |
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The "Descendants of Joseph Crook" research by Grant Franklyn-Smith is the best reference for this family line.
Joseph Crook was born in Hampshire around 1760 and married Elizabeth Bridgens in London in 1788. They produced 7 children before his Transportation to Australia as a convict, and he died in Sydney in 1828. Joseph Crook deserted the British army, was court- martialled with a sentence of life, and transported in 1807 to Australia on the 'Duke of Portland' and his family came on the accompanying ship 'Young William'. "The "Duke of Portland", a convict ship of 192 male prisoners, sailed in the company of the store ship "Young William", carrying Cargo, New Settlers and Visitors and a Regiment of Soldiers, Joseph's family had been able to secure passage on the "Young William" to come to Australia and be close to husband andfather Joseph. They included his wife Elizabeth, sons Joseph, John and Henry, and daughters Elizabeth Margaret, Sarah, and Emma. They are all listed as individual adults travelling except for Henry and Emma who are listed as two children traveling with their mother Elizabeth Crook." "Joseph Crook voluntarily enlisted in His Majesty's Army and or the Forces of the East India Company, [At this time the English were still at war with the French called the Napoleonic Wars, so many English men were being rounded up for compulsory enlistments to fight in the wars against Napoleon's Army] He did not report for service and so was charged with desertion, he was arrested and faced trial. Joseph Crook was convicted on the 18th March 1806 at Parkhurst Barracks, Isle of Wight, England. He was tried for Desertion by Court Martial and sentenced to Life, and transported on the "Duke of Portland" ,a store ship of 523 tons, [The Master was John Clarke] arriving in Port Jackson, in the Colony of New South Wales on the 27th July 1807, after a voyage of 189 days. " "Occupation.2.: 08 September 1821, Labourer, Stores. Colonial Secretary Papers.40 Occupation.3.: 1828, Baker.41 Parish: 1828, St. James Parish, Sydney, County of Cumberland.41 Religion: 1828, Church of England, St. James Parish.41 Residence: 1828, Sydney Asylum, Sydney, Colony of N.S.W., Australia.41 " Convict Education:: 1807, Could read and Write. Ticket of Leave: 30 July 1810, * Ticket of Leave within the District of Sydney Convict Pardon:: 29 February 1812, * Crook, Joseph: pardon no 87. Given a Conditional Parden [CP4]
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Elizabeth J BRIDGENS,7 4 daughter of ? BRIDGENS, was born c. 1769 in England.2 7 She was a Housekeeper.4 She married Alexander IKIN in 1811 in St. Philip's Anglican Church, York Street, Church Hill, Sydney, Colony of New South Wales, Australia.2 She died in Sep 1841 in Vizagapatam, Calcutta, West Bengal, India.2 7 4 She was buried on 4 Sep 1841 in Vizagapatam.2 4 |
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"The "Duke of Portland", a convict ship of male prisoners, sailed in the company of the storeship "Young William", carrying Cargo, New Settlers and Visitors and a regiment of Soldiers, Joseph's family had been able to secure passage on the Young William to come to Australia and be close to husband/father Joseph. " "I have searched the Indian East India Birth marriage and burials and found a Joseph of the correct age and his two wives [confirming Gary Crooks notes] and children and grandchildren, and also his mother Elizabeth also of correct age who must have travelled to India on the death of Joseph after 1828 and settled there with her son Joseph, she died in 1841 in Calcutta, which explains no death registration in NSW of an Elizabeth Crook. "4 |
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Joseph CROOK and Elizabeth J BRIDGENS had the following children: |
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Mary Ann CROOK (c. 1788-c. 1789). Mary was born c. 1788 in Blewitts Buildings, St. Andrew Holborn, London, England.4 She was baptised on 19 May 1788 in St Andrew Holborn London england.4 She died c. 1789 in London, England.7 4 |
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Elizabeth Margaret CROOK (1789-1849). Elizabeth was born on 16 Jun 1789 in St Marylebone, London, Middlesex, England.4 She was baptised on 20 Sep 1797 in Saint Mary-St Marylebone Road, Saint Marylebone, London, England.4 She married Alexander IKIN on 20 Jun 1811 in St. Phillip's Anglican Church, York Street, Church.7 She died on 6 Feb 1849 in Castlereagh Street, Sydney, Cumberland.7 She was buried on 10 Feb 1849 in Church of England Section, Sydney Burial Ground, Elizabeth & Devonshire Streets, Sydney.4 Reinterred Waverley cemetery. |
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Sarah CROOK (1790- ). Sarah was born on 2 Dec 1790 in Holywell Lane, London, England.7 4 She married Ronald MCDONALD in 1809 in St. Philip's Anglican Church, York Street, Church Hill, Sydney.7 .V1809.873.3A/1809. |
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Joseph CROOK (1794-1847). Joseph was born on 18 May 1794 in St Marylebone.4 He was baptised on 20 Sep 1797 in Parish: St Marylebone Middlesex Westminster.4 He married Jane WILLIAMS on 10 Apr 1818 in St. John's, Calcutta, West Bengal, India.4 He married Angelica ANGELIQUE Basil on 11 Nov 1839 in The Old Church, Calcutta, West Bengal, India.4 He died on 10 Jul 1847 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India..7 4 He was buried on 11 Jul 1847 in Chandernagore, West Bengal, India.26 He married Elizabeth UNKNOWN. |
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John CROOK (1796-1828). John was born on 25 Oct 1796 in London. He was baptised on 20 Sep 1797 in Saint Mary-St Marylebone Road.27 He was a Wheelwright. He married Elizabeth HUBBARD on 22 Feb 1820 in St Philip's Anglican Church, York Street, Church Hill, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia.7 27 .V1820.70.3A/1820..& ..V1820.2494.3A.1820. John died on 26 Aug 1828 in Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia.7 He was buried on 28 Aug 1828 in St. Lukes, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia.27 V1828.8029 V2C/182. |
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Amey [Emma] CROOK (1803-1819). Amey was born on 9 May 1803 in London. She was baptised on 15 May 1805 in Saint Matthew, Bethnal Green, London, England.4 She died on 23 Nov 1819 in East Island, Kent Group of Islands, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia.7 28 She was buried in 1819 in Perhaps body lost in wreckage in Murray Passage, kent group.29 |
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Alexander IKIN was born c. 1790.2 He died on 1 Jan 1838 in Sydney.2 He and Elizabeth J BRIDGENS had the following children: |
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Emma IKIN (1813- ). Emma was born in 1813.2 |
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Alexander IKIN (1816- ). Alexander was born in 1816.2 |
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Eliza Jane IKIN (1817-1864). Eliza was born in 1817.2 She was baptised on 2 Nov 1817 in St. Phillip's Anglican Church, York Strret, Church Hill, Sydney.30 She married Anthony Bailey MOORE on 25 Jan 1842 in St. Phillip's Anglican Church. She died in 1864 in Elizabeth St., Sydney. She was buried in Mar 1864 in Church of England Section, Sydney Burial Ground, Elizabeth & Devonshire Streets.30 1901, Re-Intered to the Anglican Section, Waverley Cemetery, Bronte, Sydney. Grave No: 1901, S:3 Select; Row:22; Grave 786. Inscrip: 1864, Eliza Jane Moore died 4/2/1864, aged 50? Wife of Anthony Moore & daughter of above. |
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Sarah IKIN (1819- ). Sarah was born in 1819.2 |
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Elizabeth M IKIN (1821- ). Elizabeth was born in 1821.2 |
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Lucian IKIN (1823- ). Lucian was born in 1823.2 |
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Maria Annette IKIN (1828-1849). Maria was born in 1828. She died in 1849 in 357 Castelreagh Street, Sydney.2 30 |
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Christian Friedrich HELLMERS, son of UNNAMED, was born c. 1712 in Dotlingen/Oldenburg , Lower Saxony.10 32 He married Almut BRUNKEN on 29 Oct 1750 in Steinhausen.10 He died on 4 Jan 1763 in Steinhausen, Bockhorn, Oldenburg, Germany.10 6 6 Drowning. |
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An extensive history of the Hellmers family can be found in Grant Franklyn-Smith's research document PDF "Descendants of Christian Von Hellmers".
The oldest "Hellmers" research has found, done by Mrs Helga Sieghold (nee Hellmers), was Christian Hellmers who came from the town Dotlingen, near the city of Oldenburg. He came to Steinhausen and married into the Brunken Family Estate, the family living on the farm at the time had no male heirs, and since that time it has belonged to the Hellmers Family. Except for more recent times all first borne males bore the christian names of Christian Friedrich. Christian Hellmers who was born in Dotlingen, in the Duchy of Oldenburg, south of the city of Oldenburg, he came to Steinhausen area or Bockhorn, and is known as a 'Prince ' and noted as Graf von Hellmers, or Count Christian Von Hellmers, Graf in German is Count, it is not certain yet how he obtained the title, but it was a title he could not hand down to his wife and children, he worked the land and reclaimed a large amount from the coast, by bagging and making dykes of sorts, for farming, he was about 51 when tides broke the dykes and he died drowning while trying to save his land, in 1763. Helga pointed out that we have written down that the Hellmers were in Scwislwig-Holstein, this is incorrect , Steinhausen is in the municipality of Bockhorn, Lower Saxony, or Niedersachsen, , this area was a Duchy of Oldenburg, and for over two hundred years or so it was ruled by the Danes, princes of Denmark who later became kings of Denmark, so this would possibly mean Christian was made a count by the Danish rulers of the time. "He was known as a Prince [of sorts] a Land Graf - Christian, Graf Von Hellmers, or Count Von Hellmers, this title was bestowed upon him by unknown means, and is still to be researched. This title not being a hereditary title, could not be passed down to his children and grandchildren. Christian came to the area, and reclaimed the flat area between Bockhorn and the bay of Jadebusen, part of the North Sea, by creating dykes to keep the water retained, unfortunately he later died by drowning while defending his land when large tides surfaced over the dykes, he was only 51 years old, the tides abated and the lands became farming areas they are today."
History of the Area of Oldenburg, where Steinhausen is located. County of Oldenburg from the 1100's - 1777. Duchy of Oldenburg 1777 - 1815. Grand Duchy of Oldenburg 1815 - 1918. In 1918 all three enclaves of the former Grand Duchy became a Free State of the Weimar Republic. The Nazi Party took power in the Free State in the 1932 elections. In 1937, Lubeck and Birkenfeld passed to Prussia. In 1946, Oldenburg was incorporated into Lower Saxony [Niedersachsen]. A more extensive history of GRAND DUCHY OF OLDENBURG is located in source 423, "Descendants of Christian Von Hellmers".2,6,32 |
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Almut BRUNKEN was born on 22 Sep 1727 in Steinhausen, Bockhorn Municipality, Germany.10 She died on 20 May 1818 in Steinhausen.10 She and Christian Friedrich HELLMERS had the following children: |
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Johann SCHWANEWEDEL10 has few details recorded about him. |
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