Hi Jan, I'm looking at family of Bert Irwin (born in Warialda)and we have corresponded before but I lost touch with you until now. Bert's mother was Mary Jane Shufflebottom (which you told me was changed to Stevens --- and then her mother married Michael Ryan. John Irwin and Mary Jane's marriage reg has her surname as Ryan, but Bert's Birth reg says Mary Jane was formerly Stevens.
Now I've found Michael Ryan's will has Mary Jane Irwin mentioned in it (but not all the Shufflebottom children). His chidren born to Ellen Butler (ie Garrett and Francis) and also those born to his last wife Epreicene Mitchell (nee Harris) (ie Catherine and Andrew; and her first child James) are named in the will.
Glynne

Hi Jan and Glynne, have just discovered this site and read your messages. I have a copy of a book about John James shufflebotham and Ellen Butler.
The book titled "From Shufflebotham to Stevens"
was written by Gary Bryant. It contains info on children, marriages etc. Also quite a few photo copies. If you are interested in having a copy, I will try to organize it. You can send a private message to me with postal or email address.
If you only want a couple of details, just post a comment on here.
Best wishes Fay.

Hi Fay

I haven't seen Gary's book - there was another one produced in the 198's by a number of older family members and this was quite inaccurate in a lot of the information . I would be interested in seeing Gary's book though. My email address is jherivel@hotmail.com

Thanks
Jan