Philomema Rose Griffin

Philomema married Donald Wilson on 15 Apr 1932. Donald died on 14 Nov 1967. [Group Sheet]

1. Shirley Wilson

Notes:

From Diane Duggan:

The story goes that my grandfather was baptised John Walter Norbary GRIFFIN by Lizzie. However, when my grandfather went to get married, they couldn't find his birth registration. Jack was informed there was definitely no record of a John Walter Norbary GRIFFIN, however there was a record a Michael Norbary GRIFFIN born to Elizabeth NORBARY and Michael GRIFFIN! It appears out great grandfather Mick disregarded Lizzie's instructions and decided to register his only son after himself! He didn't tell anyone and we'll never know if a few celebratory drinks were involved or not. Apparently this discovery created a huge ruckus and a hilarious dash to the courthouse by Jack's sisters to check out what their father had registered them??? My Dad reckoned it was lucky Mick was already dead...or Granny Griffin (Lizzie) would have killed him!!!!

Christened:
Name is "John N" in mothers death certificate

Initial is "J" in father's obituary

Birth:
NSW BDM 13277/1880

Died:
The death occurred in the Bathurst District Hospital early yesterday morning of Mr. Michael Walter Griffin, of 11 Lord Street. Deceased, who was 66 years of age, had been ill for about six weeks and he entered hospital a little over three weeks ago. He had lived here practically all his life and was employed in the Railway Department at Bathurst for about 30 years. He retired from the service about five years ago. He is survived by the widow and four children. They are Michael (AIF, New Guinea), William (Lord Street), Darcy (Coonabarabran) and Phyllis (Mrs D. Wilson, Bathurst).

Deceased's sisters are Mrs. P. Peters, Sydney, Mrs. J Wenham, Sydney, and Mrs. Harry Mansell, Bathurst. The funeral will move from Messrs. MacDonald and Moloney's funeral parlors at 10 a.m. tomorrow to the Catholic portion of Bathurst cemetery.

Buried:
The funeral of the late Mr. Michael Walter Griffin, of Lord-street, took place on Saturday morning, moving from MacDonald and Moloney's funeral parlors to the Catholic portion of Bathurst cemetery.

The Rev. Fr. McMahon officiated at the service in the chapel and at the graveside. There was a large attendance, the chief mourners being the widow and sons, Darcy and William, a daughter, Mrs. Wilson, son-in-law, Mr. Don Wilson, grand-daughter Shirley Wilson, a sister, Mrs. Wenham (Sydney), sisters-in-law Mrs Doherty (Sydney) and Miss Traynor (Sydney). The pall-bearers were Messrs. Reg Brady, John Connors, Don Wilson and Pte. Ray Hart. Many floral tributes were received, including one from the Loco railway employees. Among those attending the funeral were several retired railwaymen. The late Mr. Griffin had been employed on the railway at Bathurst for many years and retired about five years ago.

Michael married Lilith Rose Traynor on 1 Jun 1910 in Marrickville, NSW, Australia. Lilith (daughter of John Bede Traynor and Rosanna Martin) was born on 25 Jul 1887 in Bathurst, NSW, Australia; died on 3 Apr 1951 in Bathurst, NSW, Australia; was buried on 5 Apr 1951 in Bathurst, NSW, Australia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Leila Rose on birth cert.

Buried:
The funeral of the late Mrs. Lilith Rose Griffin, of 11 Lord Street, took place yesterday afternoon, moving from S.S. Michael and John's Cathedral to the Catholic portion of the Bathurst cemetery. It was largely attended by relatives and friends. Chief mourners were the deceased daughter, Mrs. D. Wilson, of Orange, three sons, Michael (Orange), William (Bathurst), and Darcy (Coonabarabran), two brothers, Messrs. Hubert and Frank Traynor (Sydney), and four sisters, Mrs. A. Buckley, Mrs. E. Pope, Mrs. C. Norton and Mrs. A. English, all of Sydney. Rev. Fr. Sullivan officiated at the Cathedral and graveside. Pall bearers were deceased's three sons and Mr. Frank Traynor (brother). A large number of floral tributes were placed on the grave. Messrs. MacDonald and Moloney had charge of funeral arrangements.

Notes:

Married:
St. Bridges Church

Other Events:

• Occupation: 1879, Myall Camp, NSW, Australia; Boundary rider (Myall Camp was near Dubbo)
• Occupation: 1887, Bathurst, NSW, Australia; Station Overseer, Blackdown Estate

Notes:

Died:
NSW BDM 7070/1888

Michael married Elizabeth Norbary on 20 Aug 1876 in Obley, NSW, Australia. Elizabeth (daughter of Walter Thomas Norbary, Jnr and Ellen Kennedy) was born on 30 Nov 1853 in Rockley, NSW, Australia; was christened on 12 Jan 1854 in Bathurst, NSW, Australia; died on 1 Oct 1932 in Campsie, NSW, Australia; was buried on 3 Oct 1932 in Bathurst Cemetery, Bathurst, NSW, Australia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
NSW BDM 4068/1853 V18534068 40

Died:
NSW BDM 17683/1932

65 NINTH AVENUE CAMPSIE, MUNICIPALITY OF CANTERBURY

Notes:

The childrens' initials were E J J V A E in Michael's obutiary. Ther were 5 daughters and 1 son mentioned in Elizabeth's obituary.

Married:
In the house of Mrs. Booth.

John married Rosanna Martin. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Residence: Bathurst, NSW, Australia; Belle View
• Transported: 2 Nov 1837, England; Convict transported to NSW, departed England 2 Nov 1837
• Transported: 9 Feb 1838, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Arrived Port jackson
• Residence: 1862, Bathurst, NSW, Australia; Vale Road "the Vale"

Notes:

Convicted: Cambridge Assizes
Trial Date: 18 March 1837
Sentence: 14 years

Died:
NSW BDM 4542/1878

At WHITE ROCK (BELLVIEW)

Walter married Ellen Kennedy on 24 Feb 1853 in Bathurst, NSW, Australia. Ellen was born in 1833 in Johnstown, Kilkenny, Ireland; died on 13 Aug 1902 in Bathurst, NSW, Australia; was buried on 14 Aug 1902 in Bathurst, NSW, Australia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1849, Kilkenny, Ireland; Kilkenny Workhouse
• Emigrated: 29 Nov 1849, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Arrived on the Lismoyne. Ellen was a 16 year old orphan when she arrived in 1849. Formerly from the Kilkenny Workhouse.

Notes:

Died:
Pye Street

Notes:

There was a total of 9 or 10 daughters and 3 sons born. 1 daughter deceased by 1878

Married:
NSW BDM 816/1853