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I am researching my ancestors in South Africa and recently came across the death certificate of Mary YOUNG, which showed her place of birth being St Helena in estimate of 1845.

On this death cert it notes her as European, and place of residency being 28 Upper Kloof Street, Higgovale / Gardens, 8001, Cape Town, South Africa. Unfortunately this is the only information I do know of her.



I have been told by family members her children with George Edward Bailey are:-

1) George Richard BAILEY - born Cape Town, South Africa, Died, Walcha, Australia. He married in 1910 to Bessie Louisa KING

2) Elsie BAILEY - born Cape Town ?, Died, ?. married a Mr Brooks, Australia

3) Madge Bailey - ? - No further details.

It is believed Both George and Elsie moved to Australia as there father bought them both a one way ticket from South Africa to Australia in 1900-1905 date range.

I am eager to find any information on any Baileys from Cape Town, South Africa.

Kind Regards

Amy
Australia

Wanting to discover further on Norman King from Penge, Surrey and his family.

1901 Census has both Norman and his father George as a black smiths.

His mother Fanny Martha King (nee GEORGE) died in 1904 while their youngest daughter Bessie was only 15 years old. 4 years later in 1908 she immigrated to Australia.

Would love to hear from anyone that may have some information for me, either big or small. Everything will be appreciated.


Thanks in advance,

merryfamilyresearch@yahoo.com.au

Have been in contact with relative, and found the following information:

ELSIE BAILEY
She was born in South Africa, brothers name was George Richard BAILEY, father is George Edward BAILEY. Mothers name is Mary Ann BAILEY, nee YOUNG.
Elsie's DOB very rough estimate would be 1880-1900

She married a Mr Brooks/Brookes of Paddington, Sydney region or surrounds. Both were very wealthy couple.

I know this is very basic a somewhat abstract, but hopefully someone out there may have a connection and can share some information

regards
merryfamilyresearch@yahoo.com.au

Looking for anyone with information, records, photographs or anything that may assist in researching a relative whom was in the Bribie Island Heavy Battery R.A.A in July 1941. Three years later in 1944 he was transferred to 2/10 Battalion and in January 14th 1944 was set for Port Moresby on the ship "Canberra".

Any information or hints either small or large would be much appreciated, as currently only have one photograph of my relative and the only stories I know of his time in the war are from his Army records I just received.

Thanks in Advance.

merryfamilyresearch@yahoo.com.au

Miss CORAL OLSEN was engaged to marry Thomas Edward Merry in 1943, Thomas was sent to war and upon his return there were no further records of him and CORAL.

I have found newspaper articles on Carol from 1946, where she was in a car accident, on corner of River Terrance and Main Street, at Kangaroo Point. The article goes on the describe CORAL as 22 years old, single and from Malcolm Street, Hawthorne

Would love to hear from anyone might be related or have any information on the Olsen family of Brisbane in the time frame 1890 - 1950 or beyond.

Thanks in Advance.

I have the following Bailey's in my tree, would be interested to hear anyone whom has any information on this family.


George BAILEY Born: South Africa, est dob 1845 - 1850
married Mary Annie YOUNG (est dob 1845 - 1850) Born South Africa.

CHILD if George BAILEY and Mary Annie YOUNG

George Richard BAILEY
1878 - 1957
Born: Cape Town, South Africa
Died: Walcha, New South Wales, Aus

George R BAILEY, immigrated to Australia and married Bessie Louisa KING in 1910 at Moree NSW.


merryfamilyresearch@yahoo.com.au

Bessie Louisa King (b.1889 d 1927)
Mother Fanny Martha King (nee George)
Father: George King.

I have just purchased the Marriage cert of Bessie Louise king whom she marred George Richard BAILEY in 1910 at Moree NSW. and on this cert. it has down the following information:-
Mother of bride - Fanny Martha King - Occupation - N/A -
Father of Bride - George King - Occupaion - Farrier? (hard to read)
Brides birth place - Penge, Surrey, England: DOB 1889 Brides Occupation - Cook

If anyone can you can provide any further details either of Fanny Martha George or George King or possibly siblings of Bessie Louisa King please forward them via email.


I have now found photos of Bessie and George

Best Regards, Blake Merry Australia.

merryfamilyresearch@yahoo.com.au