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I am seeking information on Granville (Geroge) Cuncliffe-owen born around 1880. Came to Australia in 1913. Married Ada Catherine Longden in Tasmania 1917. Died 1928.
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Is this his birth registration?
Births June qtr 1878
Culwick Granville Dover 2a 913 mothers maiden name Owen as per GRO online search
www.freebmd.org.uk
Have you looked for him on the 1881-1901 censuses which are available free on Family Search
http://www.rootschat.com/links/01egx/
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The problem is that on documents its states born Chile, south America Ireland and England. The only verified documents are his arrival Hobart on Morayshire 1913 from England, marriage 1917
and death 1928. He was as Radiologist. I am interested in his life prior to 1913. Thanks
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May I clarify what his surname is please? Is it CUNLIFFE OR CUNCLIFFE? Where does the OWEN name come from or are we looking at a double barrelled surname?
Do you have his marriage certificate? If so does it state his father's name and occupation?
Do you have his death certificate? If so does it say anything about his parents?
What information is there on his arrival at Hobart? I am assuming there is a record of some sort as you mention the vessel as being the Morayshire.
This information may assist in finding out more about Granville.
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The only possible passenger on the Morayshire which left 26th July 1913 is a Geo. C. Owen going to Hobart shown 28 (bc.1885) and described as 'Consulting Engr.'.
Can see no birth for him in England, or Ireland, nor can I find his arrival here between 1885 and 1913.
Annette
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The closest birth I can find for Owen is this one:-
OWEN, GEORGE CECIL COOK
GRO Reference: 1886 M Quarter in WOOLWICH Volume 01D Page 1255
Unlikely to be the above, found a marriage which may be his.
Marriages Sep 1908
OWEN George Cecil Preston 8e 1277
THOMPSON Margaret Preston 8e 1277
If I have the correct George in 1911 his occupation is Soldier Trumpeter!
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Lots of documents and newspaper clips online.
On his son’s birth certificate it states
Father: George Granville Owen, 43 years old born Chili America.
That is 1926 in Adelaide
So date of birth from that would be 1882-4 depending when in the year he was born.
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I think we need Beverley to come back and give us some clarity as per my reply #3
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Hi,
His marriage notice found at Trove says,
The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954)
Friday 29 June 1917
"CUNLIFFE-OWEN -- LONGDEN. On the 31st May at Renton by Rev. Walter G. ROWE, Granville CUNLIFFE-OWEN eldest son of Mr and Mrs George Alexander CUNLIFFE-OWEN, Chili, South America to Ada Catherine third daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter LONGDEN, Geelong and granddaughter of Mrs LONGDEN and the late Captain LONGDEN, Geelong."
Regards,
Daisy
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Thanks this is brilliant as it confirms his place of birth . I am doing this research for my cousin.this is her grandfather who died when her father was 2. Her father ran away when he was 15. What we are seeking is details of his life prior to 1913 when he arrived in Hobart. Have boarding pass.
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i Girl Guide sorry for delay in replying due illness Correct name is Granville Cuncliffe-owen.
I am now trying to find marriage for Cuncliffe-Owen and Ada Langon 31/5/1917. My cousin tells me it maybe Tasmania. Any help appreciated
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Hi,
His marriage notice found at Trove says,
The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954)
Friday 29 June 1917
"CUNLIFFE-OWEN -- LONGDEN. On the 31st May at Renton by Rev. Walter G. ROWE, Granville CUNLIFFE-OWEN eldest son of Mr and Mrs George Alexander CUNLIFFE-OWEN, Chili, South America to Ada Catherine third daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter LONGDEN, Geelong and granddaughter of Mrs LONGDEN and the late Captain LONGDEN, Geelong."
Regards,
Daisy
Thanks this is brilliant as it confirms his place of birth . I am doing this research for my cousin.this is her grandfather who died when her father was 2. Her father ran away when he was 15. What we are seeking is details of his life prior to 1913 when he arrived in Hobart. Have boarding pass.
I cannot see how the cutting confirms he was born in Chile. The notice is stating his parents ARE there in 1917. The notice is based on info SUBMITTED to the newspaper, who would have no obligation to check if a) those were his parents and b) if they were alive and living in Chile in South America.
JM
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here's the live link to Daisy's find from Trove for that marriage
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/154978826 29 June 1917, The Age.
JM