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Research in Other Countries => Australia => Topic started by: Westby on Wednesday 28 March 12 02:19 BST (UK)
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I'm looking for information about the Gee family in WA. I have basic BDM and electoral role information, but was hoping for some ideas on how to find more.
William James George GEE arrived in Fremantle in 1926 with his wife Charlotte Elizabeth Gee, nee Baker (1893-1939) and their four children.
Helen Sybil Gee (1919-?) – poss married 1940
Elsie Kathleen Gee (1920-?) – married Perth 1941, husband’s name not known
William George Gee (1923-1977) – wife Maureen Patricia ??. Lived in Mt Claremont.
Gordon Lawrence Gee (1924-?) – married Maxine June Parker in 1948. Lived in Mt Barker
After the death of his wife Charlotte, William JG married Matilda Ann McCann (1905-1985) in 1944 they had a daughter, (*). I have been unable to find any further information about (*).
I’d appreciate further information about any of the above, and would love to make contact with any living relatives.
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Charlottes Death notices in the 18 Dec 1939 edition of The Western Australian
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According to the 28 nov 1939 Engagement announcement Helen Sybil GEE got engaged Sydney WATT
Sydney WATT came from Stanmore, NSW
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This is a useful site for marriages beyond the W.A. BDM http://www.wamarriage.info/
And this is a useful site for metropolitan cemeteries http://www2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch/search.php
cheers,
Ros
Adding : From above Helen married George Squire and she died in 2003
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Hi,
Helen Sybil Gee m George R Squire 1941 Perth
Elsie Kathleen Gee m Bernard H Carteledge 1942 Perth
William George Gee m Maureen P Baptiste 1953 Perth
Gordon L Gee m Maxine J Parker 1948 Perth
Kind regards
Bev
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Thankyou all so much for your prompt and very informative replies. I must admit I am much more confortable with searching 17th century records that looking for more recent info!
I think I have found one of William Gee's grandchildren, so will also make contact with him.
Fleur
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continuing on:
Elsie Kathleen Cartledge d: 1966
William George Gee d: 1977
Gordon Lawrence Gee d: 1968
Matilda Ann Gee d: 1985
Bev
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I wonder what happened to Sydney WATT ?
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Thanks for the additional info Bev. I'm curious you have Gordon Lawrence dead in 1968. I have him still alive and kicking in 1980 census. I'd appreciate if you'd let me know your source.
Given Helen was engaged to Sidney Watt in 1939, perhaps he joined up and didn't make it home, or perhaps Helen was sick of waiting and took advantage of a better offer!
Fleur
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I wonder what happened to Sydney WATT ?
There is recorded evidence that he joined the Army in 1939 whilst living at Subiaco. He married in 1947 to Mary Rose TOOVEY and died 1990 aged 88.
He frequently altered the order of his given names which were SYDNEY MERVYN.
Details can be given, but I do not see him as pivotal to your search at this point.
Sue
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It may be of interest to note that on the 1943 E ROLL,
MERVYN SYDNEY WATT is listed at 10 COGHLAN ROAD SUBIACO which is the same address as WILLIAM GEE and his wife shown in the death notice ;)
As this was a fair time after the engagement and probably when he was away in the forces, it is likely his name had not been removed prior to his departure.
Sue
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If you use the link below you will se 2 service history summaries for BERNARD HAIG CATLEDGE , ELSIE's husband.
He changed his age on the second to appear a bit younger ;)
He also joined a different force the second time, after his marriage.
His NOK Albert on the first record, may have been his father.
There is a summary for GORDON LAWRENCE GEE too.
http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/script/name.asp
ADDING
Needless to say the earlier date is his correcr DOB
CARTLEDGE BERNARD H PERTH REG 1257 YR 1919
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Interment HELEN
HELEN SYBIL SQUIRE Aged 84
Date of Death 19/09/2003
KARRINYUP
Ashes Request
TAKEN BY ADMINISTRATOR AT PINNAROO VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK
There is an interment record for GEORGE RAYMOND SQUIRE
GEORGE RAYMOND SQUIRE
Aged (Years)75
Date of Death 07/06/1986
Suburb WANNEROO
Ashes Request
TAKEN BY ADMINISTRATOR AT KARRAKATTA CEMETERY
Sue
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Hi Westby
Ignore the one for Gordon Lawrence - my fault entirely. when typing the death dates I had I gave you one of mine scribbled in the middle of the names.
:-[ :-[
Bev
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Thanks Sue, Bev and everyone who helped out with such wonderful information. How fascinating that Bernard Cartledge joined the army first, then joined the navy. I had found his navy history but didn't know about the army history. Unfortunately, his service records for this first period are not yet released. I'd love to know why he left/or was allowed to leave.
Also interesting about Sydney Watt. Seems he was close to the family. Who knows whether they were still engaged before Helen married somebody else while he was away. I guess he would have received one of the notorious "Dear John" letters.
Cheers
Fleur
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Gordon Lawrence Gee was my Grandad. He was born in 1924 and sadly passed away in 2013. Be very interested to hear of any family history for him.
Amanda