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Esther Todd Harper

• Marriage*: Esther Todd Harper married David Brown.
• Name Variation: As of circa 1925, Esther Todd Harper was also known as Hester.¹

A. Osborne

• (Informant) Death: A. Osborne was the informant for the death of Patrick Connor ,and an unknown person on 14 April 1908 at Block 10 Mine, Broken Hill, NSW, AUS.¹
• (Witness) Burial: A. Osborne witnessed the burial of Patrick Connor on 17 April 1908 at Methodist Cemetery, Broken Hill, NSW, AUS.¹

Rev E. J. Tuck

• (Informant) Death: Rev E. J. Tuck was the informant for the death of Patrick Connor ,and an unknown person on 14 April 1908 at Block 10 Mine, Broken Hill, NSW, AUS.¹
• (Witness) Burial: Rev E. J. Tuck witnessed the burial of Patrick Connor on 17 April 1908 at Methodist Cemetery, Broken Hill, NSW, AUS.¹

Ernest Albert Mitchell

• (Witness) Marriage: Ernest Albert Mitchell witnessed the marriage of Albert Thomas Brown and Lillian Gertrude Bonney on 24 December 1921 at 104 Cavendish Street, Stanmore, NSW, AUS.¹

Emma Mitchell

• (Witness) Marriage: Emma Mitchell witnessed the marriage of Albert Thomas Brown and Lillian Gertrude Bonney on 24 December 1921 at 104 Cavendish Street, Stanmore, NSW, AUS.¹

Rev Victor C. Bell

• (Witness) Marriage: Rev Victor C. Bell witnessed the marriage of Albert Thomas Brown and Lillian Gertrude Bonney on 24 December 1921 at 104 Cavendish Street, Stanmore, NSW, AUS.¹

Dr F. W. D. Collier

• (Witness) Birth: As of 2 June 1910, John William Leach lived at Pit Town, Wallsend, NSW, AUS.

George Greig McLeish

Headstone of George Greig McLeish who died 1905 and his mother Jane who died 1901 at Broken Hill cemetery. Photographed M. Nichols 2008.

• Father: James McLeish
• Mother: Jane McWatters b. c 1835, d. 2 May 1901

• Birth*: George Greig McLeish was born circa 1863 at Mintaro, SA, AUS.
• He was the son of James McLeish and Jane McWatters.
• Marriage*: George Greig McLeish married Eliza Sambell circa 1884 at Terowie, SA, AUS.
• Occupation: George Greig McLeish was Greengrocer on 1 May 1902.¹
• Marriage*: He married Lillian Gertrude Bonney, daughter of Albert John Bonney and Johanna Elizabeth Gertrude Taylor, on 1 May 1902 at Court House, Broken Hill, NSW, AUS.¹
• Occupation*: George Greig McLeish was Wood carter before 1905.
• Death*: He died on 14 January 1905 at Patton Street, Broken Hill, NSW, AUS; Acute Rheumatism hyper pyrexia pneumonia lobar.²
• Burial*: He was buried on 15 January 1905 at Baptist section, Broken Hill Cemetery, Broken Hill, NSW, AUS.

G. R. W. McDonald

• (Witness) Marriage: G. R. W. McDonald witnessed the marriage of George Greig McLeish and Lillian Gertrude Bonney on 1 May 1902 at Court House, Broken Hill, NSW, AUS.¹

E. J. Daley

• (Witness) Marriage: E. J. Daley witnessed the marriage of George Greig McLeish and Lillian Gertrude Bonney on 1 May 1902 at Court House, Broken Hill, NSW, AUS.¹

James McLeish

• Marriage*: James McLeish married Jane McWatters.
• Occupation*: James McLeish was Farmer circa 1905.

Jane McWatters

• Name Variation: Jane McWatters was also known as McWaters.
• Marriage*: She married James McLeish.
• Birth*: Jane McWatters was born circa 1835.¹
• Burial*: She was buried on 2 May 1901 at Broken Hill Cemetery, Broken Hill; General Section Suffix C / Grave 103. Allocation no. 8892.¹
• Death*: She died on 2 May 1901 at Broken Hill, NSW, AUS.¹

Patrick Ahern McLeish

• De Facto*: Patrick Ahern McLeish and Lillian Gertrude Bonney were de facto circa 1907.

Kathleen Iris McLeish

• Father: Patrick Ahern McLeish
• Mother: Lillian Gertrude Bonney b. 11 Mar 1882, d. 8 Sep 1949

• Address*: As of 12 March 1907, Kathleen Iris McLeish and Lillian Gertrude Bonney lived at Oxide Street, Broken Hill, NSW, AUS.¹
• Birth*: Kathleen Iris McLeish was born on 12 March 1907 at Salvation Army Rescue Home, Broken Hill, NSW, AUS. Present at birth were Dr Macgillivray and Mrs Bloxham. Father is recorded on birth certificate as "Illegitimate" but on death certificate 9 months later as Patrick Ahern McLeish.¹
• She was the daughter of Patrick Ahern McLeish and Lillian Gertrude Bonney.
• Death*: Kathleen Iris McLeish died on 8 December 1907 at Sulphide Street, Broken Hill, NSW, AUS.
• Burial*: She was buried on 9 December 1907 at General Cemetery, Broken Hill, NSW, AUS.

Donald Archibald Brown¹

• Father: Albert Thomas Brown b. c 1864, d. 3 Apr 1925
• Mother: Lillian Gertrude Bonney b. 11 Mar 1882, d. 8 Sep 1949

• Death*: Donald Archibald Brown died on 10 December 1923 at South Sydney Womens Hospital, Newtown, NSW, AUS.¹
• Cause of Death: Cause of death for Donald Archibald Brown was he was born Premature and had Asphyxia (10 hours).¹
• Birth*: He was born on 10 December 1923 at Newtown, NSW, AUS.¹
• He was the son of Albert Thomas Brown and Lillian Gertrude Bonney.
• Burial*: Donald Archibald Brown was buried on 14 December 1923 at Independent Cemetery, Rookwood, NSW, AUS. Burial witnessed by J. C. Smith & E. Wilson. Undertakers were Wood Coffill Ltd.¹

Hilda E Brown

• Father: Albert Thomas Brown b. c 1864, d. 3 Apr 1925
• Mother: Lillian Gertrude Bonney b. 11 Mar 1882, d. 8 Sep 1949

• Cause of Death: Cause of death for Hilda E Brown was a Cerebral tumour.¹
• Birth*: She was born on 1 February 1923 at Newtown, NSW, AUS.¹
• She was the daughter of Albert Thomas Brown and Lillian Gertrude Bonney.
• (Resident) Address: As of 11 February 1923, Albert Thomas Brown and Lillian Gertrude Bonney lived at 29 Iredale Street, Newtown, NSW, AUS.¹
• Death*: Hilda E Brown died on 11 February 1923 at 29 Iredale Street, Newtown, NSW, AUS. Witnessed by W. Brown & E. Hawkings, undertaker F. W. Hartley.¹
• Burial*: She was buried on 12 February 1923 at Presbyterian Cemetery, Waverley, NSW, AUS.¹

Robert Belshaw

Robert Belshaw (1886-1948) Original held M. Nichols

• Father: John Allen Belshaw b. 15 Jul 1856, d. 29 Aug 1902
• Mother: Georgina Ferguson b. bt 1859 - 1865, d. 19 Dec 1945

• Charts: Descendants Chart for William Belshaw

• Name Variation: Robert Belshaw was also known as Robert Allen/Allan.
• Name Variation: Robert Belshaw was also known as Robert Joseph.
• Birth*: He was born on 9 March 1886 at Tullycairn, District of Warringstown, DOW, IRL.¹
• He was the son of John Allen Belshaw and Georgina Ferguson.
• Marriage*: Robert Belshaw married Florence Amelia Ponting, daughter of Henry Ponting and Louisa Richey, on 27 October 1906 at Sydney, NSW, AUS.
• Occupation: Robert Belshaw was Van driver (baggage) on 30 April 1907.²
• Address: As of 30 April 1907, Robert Belshaw and Florence Amelia Ponting lived at 4 Little Bourke Street, Sydney, NSW, AUS.²
• Convict*: Robert Belshaw and Alice Maude Ponting were charged with theft. The newspaper article reports from the Police Courts, "A CARTER AND HIS SISTER-IN-LAW.
  Robert Belshaw, 23, a carter and Maude Petty, 19 a servant, were charged at the "Water Police Court" yesterday before Mr G H Smithers S. M. with stealing a trunk and its contents valued £14, the property of Alice Amelia Walford trading as Walford and Walford on May 4 last. The evidence showed that on the date named Marion Hope Betts left an order at Walford's carriers office in Pitt street to have a trunk forwarded to Hunters Hill from the White Star wharf at Darling Harbour. As it failed to arrive at its destination she informed the firm. Inquiries revealed in ascertaining that accused Belshaw, a carrier in the employ of the firm had received the box and instead of leaving it at its proper address retained possession of it. Belshaw's sister-in-law the female accused-a servant was also in Walford's employ at Neutral Bay and some of the missing goods were found in her possession and when questioned, she declined to say where she got them. When arrested however she admitted stealing the goods, and said that she would take the blame. The trunk was discovered at Belshaw's house, and he said to the arresting constable that he wanted to return it but the woman wanted to keep it. Both pleaded guilty and the female who had previous conviction against her was sentenced to one month's imprisonment, and Belshaw owing to his previous good character was treated as first offender and sentenced to three months imprisonment but the sentence was suspended under the first offenders provisions of the Crimes Act upon his finding the necessary sureties to be of good behaviour for 32 months." on 10 June 1909 at Sydney, NSW, AUS.³
• Occupation: Robert Belshaw was Carter on 3 November 1915.⁴
• Address*: As of 3 November 1915, Robert Belshaw and Florence Amelia Ponting lived at 58 Lower Campbell Street, Sydney, NSW, AUS.⁴
• (Informant) Death: Robert Belshaw was the informant for the death of Doris Mary Belshaw ,and an unknown person on 3 November 1915 at Sydney Hospital, Sydney, NSW, AUS; Suppurative Peritonitis, Toxaemia. Medical Attendant Arthur V. Meehan.⁴
• (Witness) Burial: Robert Belshaw witnessed the burial of Doris Mary Belshaw on 5 November 1915 at Church of England Section, Rookwood, NSW, AUS; John O'Conor Minister, T. Dixon Undertaker.⁴
• (Witness) Newspaper: Robert Belshaw was mentioned in the article "BELSHAW In loving memory of our dear daughter Doris who departed this life November 3 1915 Remembered always by F. and R. Belshaw" of Doris Mary Belshaw on 3 November 1931 at Sydney Morning Herald.⁵
• Photo group*: Robert Belshaw appeared in a group photo with others circa 1940 at Sydney, NSW, AUS. See exhibit.
• Occupation*: He was Builder on 5 April 1941.⁶
• Occupation: He was Labourer on 15 July 1946.⁷
• Newspaper*: He was mentioned in the Sydney Morning Herald on 21 May 1948.⁸
• Death*: He died on 21 May 1948 at Riverstone, NSW, AUS, at age 62.

Florence Amelia Ponting

Florence Amelia Belshaw nee Ponting (1886-1968) Original held M. Nichols

Florence Amelia Belshaw 1886-1968 taken in the mid 1940s.

• Father: Henry Ponting b. 19 Jun 1831, d. 3 Apr 1903
• Mother: Louisa Richey b. 13 Jul 1864, d. 18 Jul 1908

• Charts: Descendants Chart for William Belshaw

• Birth*: Florence Amelia Ponting was born on 1 October 1886 at Upper Temora, NSW, AUS.¹
• She was the daughter of Henry Ponting and Louisa Richey.
• Baptism: Florence Amelia Ponting was baptized on 28 September 1887 at Temora, NSW, AUS.²
• Marriage*: She married Robert Belshaw, son of John Allen Belshaw and Georgina Ferguson, on 27 October 1906 at Sydney, NSW, AUS.
• Address: As of 30 April 1907, Florence Amelia Ponting and Robert Belshaw lived at 4 Little Bourke Street, Sydney, NSW, AUS.³
• Name Variation: As of 31 August 1912, Florence Amelia Ponting was also known as Florrie.⁴
• (Witness) Marriage: She witnessed the marriage of John William Nolen and Phoebe Louisa Ponting on 31 August 1912 at Lawson House, Zetland, Waterloo, NSW, AUS; Congregational.^4,5
• (Witness) Marriage: Florence Amelia Ponting witnessed the marriage of John Joseph Moore and Alice Maude Ponting on 24 May 1913 at Methodist Parsonage, Paddington, NSW, AUS.⁶
• Photo*: Florence Amelia Ponting appeared in a photo before 1915 at Sydney, NSW, AUS. See exhibit.
• Address*: As of 3 November 1915, Florence Amelia Ponting and Robert Belshaw lived at 58 Lower Campbell Street, Sydney, NSW, AUS.⁷
• (Witness) Marriage: Florence Amelia Ponting witnessed the marriage of William Russell and Alice Maude Ponting on 20 September 1920 at Methodist Parsonage, Newcombe Street, Paddington, NSW, AUS.⁸
• (Witness) Newspaper: Florence Amelia Ponting was mentioned in the article "BELSHAW In loving memory of our dear daughter Doris who departed this life November 3 1915 Remembered always by F. and R. Belshaw" of Doris Mary Belshaw on 3 November 1931 at Sydney Morning Herald.⁹
• Photo group*: Florence Amelia Ponting appeared in a group photo with others circa 1940 at Sydney, NSW, AUS. See exhibit.
• Address*: As of between 1942 and 1969, Florence Amelia Ponting lived at Lot 12 Melbourne Road, Riverstone, NSW, AUS.¹⁰
• (Mentioned) Newspaper: She was mentioned in the Sydney Morning Herald on 21 April 1949: "ON ACTIVE SERVICE
  BELSHAW -Treasured memories of my dear son Flt Sgt A M Belshaw killed air operations at Balikpapan April 21 1944.
  Away on an island, In a lonely grave, They laid my darling Arty, For he was one of the brave. Always remembered by his mother.
  BELSHAW - Loving and tender memories of my darling brother Flt Sgt Arthur Maurice who lost his life on operational duties over Borneo April 21 1944 aged 20 years.
  Wings of glory are his, He loved honour more than life.Our love for him will never fade. Forever in the thoughts of his loving sister Lily, brother in law Tom, nephew Len.
  BELSHAW -Treasured memories of our dearly loved youngest brother Flight Sergeant Arthur M Belshaw lost his life on operational duties April 21 1944 Forever in our thoughts Edna, Arthur Phyl and Shirley."¹¹
• Death*: She died on 14 June 1969 at Riverstone, NSW, AUS, at age 82; Cause of death, acute cardiac failure (2 days), chronic cardiac failure (10 years) and senility (15 years). Dr John Knox Wilkie.¹⁰
• Burial*: She was buried on 17 June 1969 at Boronia Wall South (Cremated), Pinegrove Lawn Cemetery, NSW, AUS.¹⁰

Doris Mary Belshaw

Doris Belshaw

• Father: Robert Belshaw b. 9 Mar 1886, d. 21 May 1948
• Mother: Florence Amelia Ponting b. 1 Oct 1886, d. 14 Jun 1969

• Charts: Descendants Chart for William Belshaw

• Address: As of 30 April 1907, Doris Mary Belshaw lived at 4 Little Bourke Street, Sydney, NSW, AUS.¹
• Birth*: She was born on 30 April 1907 at 4 Little Bourke Street, Sydney, NSW, AUS. Nurse Yarrowick & Verco witnessed the birth.¹
• She was the daughter of Robert Belshaw and Florence Amelia Ponting.
• (Witness) Photo: Doris Mary Belshaw appeared in a group photo with others before 1915 at Sydney, NSW, AUS. See exhibit.
• Address*: As of 3 November 1915, Doris Mary Belshaw lived at 58 Lower Campbell Street, Sydney, NSW, AUS.²
• Death*: She died on 3 November 1915 at Sydney Hospital, Sydney, NSW, AUS, at age 8; Suppurative Peritonitis, Toxaemia. Medical Attendant Arthur V. Meehan.²
• Burial*: She was buried on 5 November 1915 at Church of England Section, Rookwood, NSW, AUS; John O'Conor Minister, T. Dixon Undertaker.²
• Newspaper*: She was mentioned in the Sydney Morning Herald on 4 November 1918: "IN MEMORIAM BELSHAW -In loving memory of my dear little
  Doris, who passed away November 3, 1915, aged
  8 years and 7 months.
  You are not forgotten, Doris, dear,
  For true love last for ever.
  Sadly missed by her loving Auntie Maud.
  BELSHAW -In loving memory of my dear little niece,
  Doris, who died November 3, 1915.
  No one knows how much we miss her,
  None but aching hearts can tell.
  Inserted by her loving aunt, Phoebe Nolen.
  BELSHAW - In loving memory of our little friend,
  Doris, died November 3, 1915.
  Loving memory lasts for ever.
  Inserted by her loving friend, M. Johnson, and playmates, Millie and Mary."³
• Newspaper: She was mentioned in the Sydney Morning Herald on 3 November 1931: "BELSHAW In loving memory of our dear daughter Doris who departed this life November 3 1915 Remembered always by F. and R. Belshaw."⁴

Edna May Belshaw

Edna May Green nee Belshaw 1908-1992 on her 80th birthday in 1988.

• Father: Robert Belshaw b. 9 Mar 1886, d. 21 May 1948
• Mother: Florence Amelia Ponting b. 1 Oct 1886, d. 14 Jun 1969

• Charts: Descendants Chart for William Belshaw

• Marriage*: Edna May Belshaw married Arthur Jesse A. Green, son of Ada R. Emberson.
• Birth*: Edna May Belshaw was born on 13 July 1908 at Sydney, NSW, AUS.
• She was the daughter of Robert Belshaw and Florence Amelia Ponting.
• (Mentioned) Newspaper: Edna May Belshaw was mentioned in the Sydney Morning Herald on 21 April 1949: "ON ACTIVE SERVICE
  BELSHAW -Treasured memories of my dear son Flt Sgt A M Belshaw killed air operations at Balikpapan April 21 1944.
  Away on an island, In a lonely grave, They laid my darling Arty, For he was one of the brave. Always remembered by his mother.
  BELSHAW - Loving and tender memories of my darling brother Flt Sgt Arthur Maurice who lost his life on operational duties over Borneo April 21 1944 aged 20 years.
  Wings of glory are his, He loved honour more than life.Our love for him will never fade. Forever in the thoughts of his loving sister Lily, brother in law Tom, nephew Len.
  BELSHAW -Treasured memories of our dearly loved youngest brother Flight Sergeant Arthur M Belshaw lost his life on operational duties April 21 1944 Forever in our thoughts Edna, Arthur Phyl and Shirley."¹
• Address*: As of 17 June 1968, Edna May Belshaw lived at Lot 12 Melbourne Road, Riverstone, NSW, AUS.²
• (Witness) Death: She witnessed the death of Florence Amelia Ponting on 14 June 1969 at Riverstone, NSW, AUS; Cause of death, acute cardiac failure (2 days), chronic cardiac failure (10 years) and senility (15 years). Dr John Knox Wilkie.²
• Death*: Edna May Belshaw died on 26 June 1992 at Beecroft, NSW, AUS, at age 83.

Phyllis Roberta Maude Belshaw

Phyllis Davis nee Belshaw

• Father: Robert Belshaw b. 9 Mar 1886, d. 21 May 1948
• Mother: Florence Amelia Ponting b. 1 Oct 1886, d. 14 Jun 1969

• Charts: Descendants Chart for William Belshaw

• Birth*: Phyllis Roberta Maude Belshaw was born on 13 February 1913 at Sydney, NSW, AUS.
• She was the daughter of Robert Belshaw and Florence Amelia Ponting.
• (Witness) Photo: Phyllis Roberta Maude Belshaw appeared in a group photo with others circa 1920 at Sydney, NSW, AUS. See exhibit.
• Photograph*: She appear in this photograph circa 1920 at Sydney, NSW, AUS.
• Address*: As of 15 July 1946, Phyllis Roberta Maude Belshaw lived at 19 Durdans Ave, Rosebery, NSW, AUS.¹
• Occupation*: She was Process worker on 15 July 1946.¹
• Marriage*: She married Alfred George Patterson, son of Thomas William Patterson Patterson, on 15 July 1946 at St Paul's Church of England, Sydney, NSW, AUS.^2,1
• Marriage*: Phyllis Roberta Maude Belshaw married Clarence Chislett Davis, son of Joshua P. Davis, in 1949 at Windsor, NSW, AUS.³
• (Mentioned) Newspaper: Phyllis Roberta Maude Belshaw was mentioned in the Sydney Morning Herald on 21 April 1949: "ON ACTIVE SERVICE
  BELSHAW -Treasured memories of my dear son Flt Sgt A M Belshaw killed air operations at Balikpapan April 21 1944.
  Away on an island, In a lonely grave, They laid my darling Arty, For he was one of the brave. Always remembered by his mother.
  BELSHAW - Loving and tender memories of my darling brother Flt Sgt Arthur Maurice who lost his life on operational duties over Borneo April 21 1944 aged 20 years.
  Wings of glory are his, He loved honour more than life.Our love for him will never fade. Forever in the thoughts of his loving sister Lily, brother in law Tom, nephew Len.
  BELSHAW -Treasured memories of our dearly loved youngest brother Flight Sergeant Arthur M Belshaw lost his life on operational duties April 21 1944 Forever in our thoughts Edna, Arthur Phyl and Shirley."⁴
• Death*: She died on 1 October 1997 at Toronto, NSW, AUS, at age 84.

Lillian Irene Belshaw

Lillian Ryan 1915-1982 taken in 1963

• Father: Robert Belshaw b. 9 Mar 1886, d. 21 May 1948
• Mother: Florence Amelia Ponting b. 1 Oct 1886, d. 14 Jun 1969

• Charts: Descendants Chart for William Belshaw

• Photo: Lillian Irene Belshaw appeared in a photo. See exhibit.¹
• Birth*: She was born on 12 February 1915 at Sydney, NSW, AUS.
• She was the daughter of Robert Belshaw and Florence Amelia Ponting.
• Photo: Lillian Irene Belshaw appeared in a photo circa 1917. See exhibit.²
• (Witness) Photo: She appeared in a group photo with others circa 1920 at Sydney, NSW, AUS. See exhibit.
• (Witness) Photo group: She appeared in a group photo with others in 1937 at Sydney, NSW, AUS. See exhibit.
• (Witness) Marriage: She witnessed the marriage of Harold Ernest Lamond Law and Dulcie Mary Irene Nolen on 21 August 1937 at St Pauls Church of England Church, Sydney, NSW, AUS.^3,4,5
• Occupation*: Lillian Irene Belshaw was Packer circa 1941.⁶
• Marriage*: She married Edward Thomas Ryan, son of Patrick William Ryan and Violetta Margaret Woolfe, on 5 April 1941 at St. Paul's Church of England, Sydney, NSW, AUS.^7,6
• (Mentioned) Newspaper: Lillian Irene Belshaw was mentioned in the Sydney Morning Herald on 21 April 1949: "ON ACTIVE SERVICE
  BELSHAW -Treasured memories of my dear son Flt Sgt A M Belshaw killed air operations at Balikpapan April 21 1944.
  Away on an island, In a lonely grave, They laid my darling Arty, For he was one of the brave. Always remembered by his mother.
  BELSHAW - Loving and tender memories of my darling brother Flt Sgt Arthur Maurice who lost his life on operational duties over Borneo April 21 1944 aged 20 years.
  Wings of glory are his, He loved honour more than life.Our love for him will never fade. Forever in the thoughts of his loving sister Lily, brother in law Tom, nephew Len.
  BELSHAW -Treasured memories of our dearly loved youngest brother Flight Sergeant Arthur M Belshaw lost his life on operational duties April 21 1944 Forever in our thoughts Edna, Arthur Phyl and Shirley."⁸
• Photo*: She appeared in a photo circa 1968 at Sydney, NSW, AUS, and it was apparently taken at Lenny Belshaw's wedding in 1968.. See exhibit.
• Death*: She died on 7 October 1982 at Sydney, NSW, AUS, at age 67.

Leonard Allen Belshaw

Leonard Allen Belshaw 1921-1991

• Father: Robert Belshaw b. 9 Mar 1886, d. 21 May 1948
• Mother: Florence Amelia Ponting b. 1 Oct 1886, d. 14 Jun 1969

• Charts: Descendants Chart for William Belshaw

• Birth*: Leonard Allen Belshaw was born on 10 September 1921 at Sydney, NSW, AUS.
• He was the son of Robert Belshaw and Florence Amelia Ponting.
• (Witness) Photo group: Leonard Allen Belshaw appeared in a group photo with others circa 1940 at Sydney, NSW, AUS. See exhibit.
• Marriage*: He married Olga Merrickley on 14 April 1945 at Hurstville, NSW, AUS.
• Newspaper*: Leonard Allen Belshaw was mentioned in the Canberra Times, ACT, AUS on 4 July 1953: "SYDNEY, Friday. The Combined Services Rugby Union, team to tour New Zea- land this month was selected this afternoon, following the match in which Queensland beat N.S.W. by 17 points to 10.
  The team, which will leave on July 15, includes Army representatives: Cpl L. A. Belshaw (N.S.W.)
  Canberra Times Saturday 4 July 1953p. 7.¹"
• Death*: He died on 26 November 1991 at Sydney, NSW, AUS, at age 70.²
• Burial*: He was buried on 2 December 1991 at Pinegrove Memorial Park, Minchinbury, NSW, AUS.³

Arthur Maurice Belshaw

"Artie" Arthur Maurice Belshaw 1923-1944 who died shortly after his 21st birthday when the Catalina he was crew member of, was shot down near Borneo.

• Father: Robert Belshaw b. 9 Mar 1886, d. 21 May 1948
• Mother: Florence Amelia Ponting b. 1 Oct 1886, d. 14 Jun 1969

• Charts: Descendants Chart for William Belshaw

• Birth*: Arthur Maurice Belshaw was born on 10 April 1923 at Sydney, NSW, AUS.
• He was the son of Robert Belshaw and Florence Amelia Ponting.
• Occupation*: Arthur Maurice Belshaw was Carpenter in 1938.
• Milit-Service*: The military service of Arthur Maurice Belshaw between 1939 and 1948 can be found on the National Archives of Australia website at www.naa.nsw.gov.au His service records are at http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/scripts/imagine.asp?B=4983670&I=1&SE=1
  Title BELSHAW ARTHUR MAURICE : Service Number - 67878 : Date of birth - 04 Oct 1924 : Place of birth - ROSEBERY NSW : Place of enlistment - WOOLLOOMOOLOO : Next of Kin -BELSHAW FLORENCE Series number
  A9301 Control symbol 67878 Contents date range 1939 - 1948 Barcode 4983670. See also BELSHAW Arthur Maurice - (Sergeant); Service Number - 67878; File type - Casualty - Repatriation; Aircraft - Catalina PBY5A 24-53; Place - Balikpapan, Borneo; Date - 21 April 1944 Series number
  A705 Control symbol
  166/5/501 Contents date range
  1944 - 1949 Access status
  Open Location
  Canberra Barcode 1063326 at http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/scripts/imagine.asp?B=1063326&I=1&SE=See also "Presumption of death - Casualties in Royal Australian Air Force Units – Committee Minutes" Item 1060826
  http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/scripts/imagine.asp?B=1060826&I=1&SE=1.¹
• (Witness) Photo group: He appeared in a group photo with others circa 1940 at Sydney, NSW, AUS. See exhibit.
• Milit-Beg*: He began military service on 22 July 1942.¹
• Death*: He died on 21 April 1944 at Missing in Action, near Borneo, SIN, at age 21 When his Catalina A24-53; crashed at Balikpapan, Dutch NG.¹
• Milit-End*: He ended military service on 21 April 1944 at at death.¹
• Newspaper*: He was mentioned in the Sydney Morning Herald on 21 April 1949: "ON ACTIVE SERVICE
  BELSHAW -Treasured memories of my dear son Flt Sgt A M Belshaw killed air operations at Balikpapan April 21 1944.
  Away on an island, In a lonely grave, They laid my darling Arty, For he was one of the brave. Always remembered by his mother.
  BELSHAW - Loving and tender memories of my darling brother Flt Sgt Arthur Maurice who lost his life on operational duties over Borneo April 21 1944 aged 20 years.
  Wings of glory are his, He loved honour more than life.Our love for him will never fade. Forever in the thoughts of his loving sister Lily, brother in law Tom, nephew Len.
  BELSHAW -Treasured memories of our dearly loved youngest brother Flight Sergeant Arthur M Belshaw lost his life on operational duties April 21 1944 Forever in our thoughts Edna, Arthur Phyl and Shirley."²

John Allen Belshaw

• Father: William Belshaw b. 4 Apr 1833
• Mother: Jane Allen b. c 1828

• Charts: Descendants Chart for William Belshaw

• Occupation: John Allen Belshaw was Railway Employee.¹
• Birth*: He was born on 15 July 1856 at Magheralen, DOW, IRL.²
• He was the son of William Belshaw and Jane Allen.
• Marriage*: John Allen Belshaw married Georgina Ferguson on 2 May 1882 at Dromore Presbyterian Church, Banbridge Parish/District, DOW, IRL.^2,3
• Occupation: John Allen Belshaw was Farmer on 9 March 1886.⁴
• Address*: As of 9 March 1886, John Allen Belshaw and Georgina Ferguson lived at Tullycairn (Lurgan) District of Warringstown, DOW, IRL.⁴
• Occupation*: John Allen Belshaw was General Labourer on 26 January 1898.²
• Residence*: He and Georgina Ferguson lived on 26 January 1898 at 1? Chester Street, Redfern, NSW, AUS.²
• Residence*: John Allen Belshaw lived before 29 August 1902 at 7 Prospect Street, Surry Hills, NSW, AUS.⁵
• Death*: He died on 29 August 1902 at Redfern Railway Station, Redfern, NSW, AUS, at age 46.⁵
• Cause of Death: Cause of death for John Allen Belshaw was "Injuries accidently received on the same day through being run over by Engine 43, whilst attempting to cross the said road. Verdict returned at Inquest held at Sydney, 30th August 1902" J. C. Woore, J. P. City Coronoer.⁵
• Obituary: The obituary for John Allen Belshaw reads: "KILLED BY A TRAIN.
  A shocking fatality occurred at the Redfern railway station this morning. John Belshaw, aged 46, a truck repairer, employed at the Darling Harbor yards, was walking across the lines at the end of the platforms, when he stopped right in front of a locomotive, which was well under way. He was knocked down, and run over his bodv being terribly mutilated and his
  head completely smashed. Death was instantaneous."
  
  The Advertiser Saturday 30 August 1902 p. 7 http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/4874107?searchTerm=belshaw.⁶
• Burial*: He was buried on 30 August 1902 at Anglican Section 4, grave no. 0002246, Rookwood, NSW, AUS.^5,7
• Newspaper*: He was mentioned in the Sydney, NSW, AUS on 6 September 1902: ""Mrs J A BELSHAW and FAMILY return their sincere THANKS to their many kind friends for letters cards, and floral tributes, and to Mrs Robert Dunn for her untiring attention .also Captain T I G do Gvulay, NSW Artillery, 3nnd to the members of No 4 Company, for kind sympathy in their recent sad bereavement."
  Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday 6 September 1902
  http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article14516982.⁸
  
  "

Henry Ponting

• Father: Thomas Ponting b. bt 1802 - 1803, d. bt 2 Apr 1871 - 1881
• Mother: Amelia Row b. c 1804

• Name Variation: Henry Ponting was also known as Henry George Family members (i.e. grand-daughters Florence & Edna) called Ponting "Henry George" yet all references have only "Henry" with no middle name.
• Birth: He was born circa 1831 at St. James, Bristol, GLS, ENG.
• Address*: As of 19 June 1831, Henry Ponting lived at St James Parish, Bristol, GLO.¹
• Baptism*: He was baptized on 19 June 1831 at St. Philip & St. Jacob, Bristol, GLS, ENG.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Ponting and Amelia Row.
• (with Parents) Census1851(UK): Henry Ponting appeared on the 1851 British Census of Bristol, GLS, ENG in the household of his parents, Thomas Ponting and Amelia Row.²
• Marriage*: Henry Ponting married Maude Hadwick, daughter of John Hadwick, circa 1865 at Parkes, NSW, AUS.³
• Address: As of circa 1880, Henry Ponting lived at Bristol Arms Hotel, Temora, NSW, AUS; " TEMORA LANDMARK DESTROYED.
  TEMORA (NSW), Monday. - An old
  landmark was removed by the destruction of the delicensed Bristol- Hotel by fire at 2 o'clock this morning. The building was erected in 1880 by the late Mr. Harry Ponting, and conducted by him for 15 years. It was delicensed about four years ago. In the stirling days of the gold diggings many
  finds were celebrated there, and the famous
  Mother Ship nugget was displayed there. The latest occupant, Mr. Andrew Alchin,conducted a store. The origin of the fire is unknown.
  Argus (Melbourne, Vic.) Tuesday 27 May 1930 p.5
  http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/4089703?searchTerm=ponting+temora.⁴
• Residence*: He lived on 4 July 1882 at Upper Temora, NSW, AUS.³
• (Informant) Death: He was the informant for the death of Maude Hadwick ,and an unknown person on 4 July 1882 at Upper Temora, NSW, AUS; Cancer of the Uterus for 12 months.³
• Occupation: Henry Ponting was Hotel keeper between 1884 and 1888.^5,6
• Marriage*: He married Louisa Richey, daughter of Hugh Richey and Louisa Warren, on 5 March 1884 at Temora, NSW, AUS.
• Occupation: Henry Ponting and Francis Ponting were miners and recorded in the Register of Auriferous Leases dated 3.11.1885 with date of possession of lease 28.10.1885 to Frank & Henry Ponting at Temora. Other names listed on lease were Joseph Parry, J. C. Hamilton. Receipt issued to W. Turner. on 3 November 1885 at Temora, NSW, AUS.⁷
• Occupation: Henry Ponting was Hotel Keeper on 23 January 1892 at Temora, NSW, AUS.⁸
• Note: He Temora.-A warrant has been issued by the Temora Bench for the arrest of Charles Henry Hughes, charged with fraudulently obtaining the sum of £2 10s from Henry Ponting, at Temora, on the 25th ultimo. Offender is about 35 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, medium build, fresh complexion, light hair, beard. whiskers, and moustache, which are short and thin; a carpenter; a Londoner; smart appearance and good address; dressed in dark clothes.
  NSW Police Gazette 13 Apr 1892 p. 126
  on 25 March 1892 at Temora, NSW, AUS.⁹
• Note: He was mentioned in the following “Temora.-A warrant has been issued by the Temora Bench for the arrest of Charles Henry Hughes, charged with fraudulently obtaining the sum of £2 10s. from Henry Ponting, at Temora, on the 25th ultimo. Offender is about 35 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, medium build, frewh complexion, light hair, beard. whiskers, and moustache, which are short and thin; a carpenter; a Londoner; smart appearance and good address; dressed in dark clothes.”
  on 13 April 1892 at NSW Police Gazette p. 126.¹⁰
• Separated*: He and Louisa Richey were divorced before 21 October 1896; Henry Ponting states wife Louisa had left him by 21.10.1896 in bankruptcy papers.¹¹
• (Witness) Death: Henry Ponting witnessed the death of Francis Ponting on 12 July 1902 at Upper Temora, NSW, AUS.¹²
• Death*: Henry Ponting died on 3 April 1903 at Temora, NSW, AUS, at age 71.
• Occupation: He was Hotel Keeper on 31 August 1912.¹³
• Occupation*: He was Publican on 24 May 1913.¹⁴
• Name Variation: As of 9 July 1925, Henry Ponting was also known as Harry.¹⁵
• Occupation: He was Publican on 14 October 1929.¹⁶
• Note*: He " TEMORA LANDMARK DESTROYED.
  TEMORA (NSW), Monday. - An old
  landmark was removed by the destruction of the delicensed Bristol- Hotel by fire at 2 o'clock this morning. The building was erected in 1880 by the late Mr. Harry Ponting, and conducted by him for 15 years.It was delicensed about four years ago. In the stirling days of the gold diggings many finds were celebrated there, and the famous Mother Ship nugget was displayed there. The latest occupant, Mr. Andrew Alchin,conducted a store. The origin of the fire is unknown.
  Argus (Melbourne, Vic.) Tuesday 27 May 1930 p.5
  http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/4089703?searchTerm=ponting+temora in 1930.⁴
• Occupation: He was Hotel Keeper on 8 December 1936.¹⁷
• Name Variation: As of 2 July 1945, Henry Ponting was also known as Harry.¹⁸

Maude Hadwick

• Father: John Hadwick¹

• Birth*: Maude Hadwick was born circa 1844 at Melbourne, VIC, AUS.¹
• She was the daughter of John Hadwick.¹
• Marriage*: Maude Hadwick married (?) Foster before 1865.
• Marriage*: Maude Hadwick married Henry Ponting, son of Thomas Ponting and Amelia Row, circa 1865 at Parkes, NSW, AUS.¹
• Name Variation: As of 4 July 1882, Maude Hadwick was also known as Maud Ponting.¹
• Death*: She died on 4 July 1882 at Upper Temora, NSW, AUS; Cancer of the Uterus for 12 months.¹
• Burial*: She was buried on 6 July 1882 at Temora Cemetery, Temora, NSW, AUS.¹

Louisa Richey

Louisa Petty formerly Ponting nee Richey 1864-1908

• Father: Hugh Richey b. c 1835, d. 9 Sep 1920
• Mother: Louisa Warren b. c 1841, d. 1 Dec 1900

• Name Variation: Louisa Richey was also known as Louisa Betty Florence Leach said her grandmother was called Louisa Betty Ponting. I think her middle name was derived from "Petty" from her 2nd marriage.
• Birth*: She was born on 13 July 1864 at Bumbaldry Station, Vol. 121 no. 5085 & 5088 in 1864, Lachlan, NSW, AUS, Bumbaldry is a geographic area west of Cowra on the Mid Western Highway.¹
• She was the daughter of Hugh Richey and Louisa Warren.
• Baptism: Louisa Richey was baptized on 31 January 1865 at Presbyterian, Parish of Carcoar, County of Bathurst, NSW, AUS.²
• Marriage*: She married Henry Ponting, son of Thomas Ponting and Amelia Row, on 5 March 1884 at Temora, NSW, AUS.
• Name Variation: As of 23 January 1892, Louisa Richey was also known as Louisa Ritchie On daughter Phoebe's birth certificate.³
• Separated: She and Henry Ponting were divorced before 21 October 1896; Henry Ponting states wife Louisa had left him by 21.10.1896 in bankruptcy papers.⁴
• Separated*: Louisa Richey and an unknown person were divorced before 21 October 1896; Henry Ponting states wife Louisa had left him by 21.10.1896 in bankruptcy papers.⁴
• De Facto: She and Alfred Abraham Petty were in a de facto relationship circa December 1898. Arthur Petty (son of Louisa and Alfred) was conceived between approximately November 1898 and January 1899 as he was born 22 Aug 1899.
• Residence*: Louisa Richey and Alfred Abraham Petty lived in 1899 at 31 Wilson Street, Sydney, NSW, AUS.⁵
• Residence: Louisa Richey and Alfred Abraham Petty lived in 1903 at 31 Wilson Street, Sydney, NSW, AUS.⁶
• Marriage*: Louisa Richey married Alfred Abraham Petty, son of Thomas Petty and Annie Petty, on 30 October 1903 at Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 471 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, AUS.⁶
• Residence*: Louisa Richey lived between 1905 and 1909 at 5 Bourke Street, Woolloomooloo, NSW, AUS.^7,8
• Cause of Death: Cause of death for Louisa Richey was Malignant disease of gall bladder.⁸
• Death*: She died on 18 July 1908 at Sydney Hospital, Sydney, NSW, AUS, at age 44; Cause of death : Malignant disease of gall bladder.⁸
• Address*: As of 18 July 1908, Louisa Richey and Alfred Abraham Petty lived at 4 Little Bourke Street, Surry Hills, NSW, AUS.⁹
• Funeral: The funeral for Louisa Richey was held at on 20 July 1908 at Waverley Cemetery; PETTY.—The Friends of Mr. ALFRED PETTY and FAMILY are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their into dearly loved WIFE and MOTHER; to leave their residence 4 Little Bourke Street, Surry Hills THIS AFTERNOON, at 2.30, for Waverley Cemetery. COFFILL and COMPANY
  Central Office 725 George St Sydney.
  "Family Notices." The Sydney Morning Herald 20 Jul 1908 p.12. Retrieved 9.1.2011, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15020418.⁹
  
• Burial*: She was buried on 20 July 1908 at Waverley Cemetery, Church of England Section, Waverley, NSW, AUS.⁸
• Name Variation: As of 31 August 1912, Louisa Richey was also known as Louisa Ritchie.^10,11
• Name Variation: As of 2 July 1945, Louisa Richey was also known as Louise Ritchie.¹²

Robert Jennings

• Father: Robert Jennings b. c 1815, d. 27 Jan 1885
• Mother: Eliza Wright b. 12 Jul 1818, d. 30 Nov 1889

• Charts: Descendants Chart for Robert Jennings

• Birth*: Robert Jennings was born on 20 May 1844 at Boydtown, NSW, AUS.
• He was the son of Robert Jennings and Eliza Wright.
• Note*: Robert Jennings and Robert Jennings Unsure if this is Robert Jennings 1815-1885 or son Robert 1844-1885?
  "Free Selection. -The Goulburn Chronicle of Wednesday says:-The applications for land, under the free selection clause, yesterday, were only seven in number. The aggregate of the land applied for was 393 acres, which, at 5s. an acre, gives £98 as the proceeds of the sale. It would seem from the gradual decrease in the demand since the first sale day, on thc 7th instant, as if the press of business in this department were now over. The Braidwood Dispatch of same date reports that the following
  applications for land had been made at the court-house on the 21st, viz., Robert Jennings, for 100 acres, near Biddydivine..."
  Courier 5 February 1862 p.3 on 5 February 1862 at Sydney Morning Herald.¹
• Marriage*: Robert Jennings married Lucy Jessie Havens, daughter of Robert Havens and Esther Lee, on 25 July 1866 at Braidwood, NSW, AUS.
• Newspaper*: Robert Jennings was mentioned in the Sydney Morning Herald on 18 November 1867: "INSOLVENCY COURT.
  MEETINGS OF CREDITORS
  Wednesday, 20… At Braidwood Robert Jennings, single.
  (single does not mean single, married etc)
  
  Sydney Morning Herald Monday 18 November 1867 p. 6
  **unsure whether Robert Jennings snr or jnr?"²
• (Witness) Birth: As of 26 April 1869, John Philip Jennings lived at Reidsdale, District of Braidwood, NSW, AUS.^3,4
• Address*: As of 20 June 1869, Robert Jennings and Lucy Jessie Havens lived at Newtown, Araluen.⁵
• Occupation: Robert Jennings was Gold Miner according to son's birth registered on 29.6.1869. on 29 June 1869.⁴
• (Witness) Birth: As of 1 July 1871, Esther Eliza Jennings lived at Farrington, District of Braidwood, NSW, AUS.^6,7
• Occupation: Robert Jennings was Farmer on 23 August 1871 at Charlestown, Braidwood, NSW, AUS.⁸
• (Witness) Birth: As of 21 March 1873, Amelia Jeanetta Jennings lived at High Gate, Braidwood District, NSW, AUS.^9,10
• Occupation: Robert Jennings was Farmer on 25 January 1875.
• (Witness) Birth: As of 25 January 1875, Francis Jennings lived at High Gate, Braidwood District, NSW, AUS.^11,12
• (Witness) Burial: Robert Jennings witnessed the burial of Francis Jennings on 25 January 1875 at High Gate, Braidwood District, NSW, AUS.¹³
• Address*: As of 22 December 1876, Robert Jennings lived at Farrington, Braidwood, NSW, AUS.⁸
• (Witness) Death: He witnessed the death of Victor David Hyndes Jennings on 8 September 1877 at Farringdon, District of Braidwood, Murray, NSW, AUS.^14,15
• (Witness) Death: Robert Jennings witnessed the death of John Philip Jennings on 20 June 1878 at Tomaga, Tomakin, Broulee, NSW, AUS.¹⁶
• Death*: Robert Jennings died on 21 July 1885 at Tomakin, NSW, AUS, at age 41.¹⁷
• Cause of Death: Cause of death for Robert Jennings was Dropsy for 3 months.¹⁷
• Burial*: He was buried on 23 July 1885 at Tomakin, NSW, AUS.¹⁷
• Occupation*: He was Farmer on 26 August 1936.¹⁸

Lucy Jessie Havens

• Father: Robert Havens b. 10 Feb 1809, d. 8 Feb 1885
• Mother: Esther Lee b. c Jun 1821, d. 24 Apr 1894

• Charts: Descendants Chart for Robert Jennings

• Birth*: Lucy Jessie Havens was born on 21 July 1845 at Reidsdale, Braidwood, NSW, AUS.¹
• She was the daughter of Robert Havens and Esther Lee.
• Marriage*: Lucy Jessie Havens married Robert Jennings, son of Robert Jennings and Eliza Wright, on 25 July 1866 at Braidwood, NSW, AUS.
• Address*: As of 20 June 1869, Lucy Jessie Havens and Robert Jennings lived at Newtown, Araluen.²
• Address*: As of 22 December 1876, Lucy Jessie Havens and Victor David Hyndes Jennings lived at Farrington, Braidwood, NSW, AUS.³
• Residence*: Lucy Jessie Havens lived on 18 December 1889 at East Gosford, NSW, AUS.⁴
• Religion*: She was Evangelical Church.⁴
• Marriage*: She married Francis Cameron on 18 December 1889 at Bethel Chapel, East Gosford, NSW, AUS; John Scott & Mary Ann Hughes witnesses.⁴
• Death*: Lucy Jessie Havens died on 16 August 1913 at 650 Darling Street, Balmain South, NSW, AUS, at age 68.⁵
• Cause of Death: Cause of death for Lucy Jessie Havens was Carcinoma Cervicis Uteri.⁵
• Burial*: She was buried on 18 August 1913 at Church of England Cemetery, Field of Mars, NSW, AUS.⁵