James Jim Edward Cairns 1877 1933
I am looking for more information on James (Jim) Edward Cairns born 1877 in Boneo, Victoria and died 1933 in Coburg, Victoria. Two sets of children to two different mothers: Mabel Elliot FITZ and Elizabeth Mary KEYS. I have found no record of marriage, divorce or death for Mabel Elliot FITZ to which 3 children were born: James, Charles and Mabel. At least 6 (possibly 7) children were born to Elizabeth Mary KEYS: Ellen, Edward, Catherine, Olive, Ivy, (Charles?), Raymond. Jime lived in the North Melbourne and Coburg area for most of his adult life and was a commited member of the Salvation Army until his death. Buried in Fawkner cemetery, Victoria. I have a number of photos and notes to share with anyone who may be able to help me.
camcairns@hotmail.com
Hello again camcairns.
The two marriages for your James Edward CAIRNS may confuse you.
MARRIAGE 1.
Groom: James Edward CAIRNS.
Birth place: Dromana.
Bride: Mabel Elliott FITZ.
Birth place: West Melbourne.
Year married: 1911.
Place: Victoria.
Ref: Registry of Marriages, Victoria. Reg #2471.
MARRIAGE 2.
Groom: James Edward CAIRNS.
Birth place: Dromana.
Bride: Elizabeth May KEYS.
Birth place: Fitzroy.
Year married: 1911.
Place: Victoria.
Ref: Registry of Marriages, Victoria. Reg #8120.
NOTE.
Both marriages recorded for the year 1911.
The marriage year for James and Mabel is wrong because Mabel died in 1910.
See my posting: CAIRNS marriages (males) 1900-1914 Victoria Australia.
I have Mabel's death details here somewhere.
DEATH.
Name: Mabel Elliott CAIRNS.
Died: 1910 Richmond, Victoria.
Age: 31 years.
Father: Albert Alfred Andelberg FITZ.
Mother: Sarah ELLIOTT.
Ref: Registry of Deaths, Victoria. Reg #6964.
James and Mabel's last child was also born in 1910.
The marriage year of 1911 for James and Mabel can only be a transcription error. The only way to find out would be to obtain a copy of the marriage certificate.
Hope this helps for now.
Cheers.
BURIAL.
Name: Mabel Elliott CAIRNS.
Buried: Coburg Cemetery, Victoria.
Section: Presbyterian.
Date died: 25 June 1910.
Date buried: 26 June 1910.
This confirms Mabel's death in 1910.