Look up Newlyn East - Emily MAY and Ann MAY

[krisesjoint]

Hi Janet,

Good to see an oldie revived - hope you solve it.

1903 Commonwealth Electoral Roll Railway Station Charleville

DIXON William - Engine Driver
DIXON Emily - Domestic Duties

1908 and 1913 Commonwealth Electoral Roll Railway Station Charleville

DIXON William Nicholson - Engine Driver
DIXON Emily - Home Duties

1919 same address - just William

1900 State Electoral Roll

DIXON William Nicholson age 43 Charlaville residence Dillalah Blacksmith qualified 15 Oct 1898

1905 State Electoral Roll

DIXON William Nicholson age 43 railway cottage railway yards residence Blacksmith qualified 15 Oct 1898

State Electoral Roll 1910

DIXON William Nicholson - Railway Cottage Railway Station Charlaville Blacksmith qualified 15 Oct 1898
DIXON Emily - nr Railway Station qualified Domestic Duties qualified 14 Jun 1905

State electoral Roll 1915

DIXON William Nicholson railway cottage railway yards blacksmith qualified 15 Oct 1898
DIXON Emily nr Railway Station domestice duties qualified 14 Jun 1905

William Nicholsons death in 1922 does not list parents but states born Victoria aged 68 years #4034

Cheers Kris 

[krisesjoint]

Hi Janet,

This looks like Emily

DEWDNEY Emily = DIXON William 1900 B86

DEWDNEY John E = MAY Emily 1883 Glebe NSW 2579

They had a son Charles Edward DEWDNEY in Queensland 1884 c1784  (c is country)

DEWDNEY John Edward died Queensland 1898 father Edward (born England about 57 years)

Intestacy listed 29 Sep 1899 J E DEWDNEY born England died Cunnamulla page 806 Vol LXX11
3 July 1901 J E DEWDNEY born England died Cunnamulla page 524 Vol LXXV1

John Edward DEWDNEY of Cunnamulla Intestacy Brisbane Court 17 Jun 1899 page 1451

Cheers Kris 

[krisesjoint]

MMM Now an Emily MAY did arrive in Sydney 24 Mar 1880 as an unassisted immigrant aboard the DURHAM. which had left from London She was aged 17. She appears to be with her family Samuel 40, Jemima 40, Henry 11. Louisa 10 and Fanny 5 though no further information from the passenger list. 

Not spotting them in the census either.

Cheers Kris 

[krisesjoint]

Here is Emily's gravestone

http://austcemindex.com/inscription.php?id=6770618

Cheers Kris 

[JEA]

thanks Kris - especially for the photo.

I  have another candiate for Emily May - arrived 1877 to Maryborough Queensland.
on City of Agra Ship. Age 19.

I will certianly be kept busy trying to sort this one out.

J

[krisesjoint]

Hi Janet,

I think one or both of those marriage certificates is the way to go. They list a lot more information than UK ones including both parents names and place of birth 

Details on Australian Certificates
http://www.jaunay.com/bdm.html

NSW BMD
http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/familyHistoryCertificates.htm
Transcription agents. Same information as is on a certificate (a cheaper and faster alternative - results are emailed to you)
http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/howToTraceYouFamTree.htm#TranscriptionAgent

Queensland - no transcriptions available (quite pricey)

http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/justice-services/births-deaths-and-marriages/family-history-research/historical-certificates

Cheers Kris 

[Lars23]

Hello Janet,

Emily and Clara were the sisters of my GGrandather William Henry May, born 1862 Churchtown, Newlyn East.
In 1884 he married Mary Ann Waite in Cardiff. She was the daughter of Grace Sophia May who I believe is the same Sophia May you mention.
I'd be delighted to swap info with you.         

[JEA]

Hi all

Just a line to say I have proved it and what a family link it has proven to be.

Emily May went to Australia in 1877 and married twice.

She had a daughter Jane DIXON from her marriage with William DIXON.

Her Sister Clara married James ARTHUR ( my Great Grandparents)

They had a son James Reginald ARTHUR who went to Queensland in 1914 and married a girl called JANE DIXON - yep his cousin.

The had serveral children - who they named after UK family members.

So not only did I breakdown the brickwall for Emily May ( all proven with certificates etc) I also managed to solve my longest brickwall of what happened to my Great Uncle James - Yipee!

Happy hunting and never give up.

[JEA]

Hi,
Obiturary for Emily May

So nice to have learnt that my Great Great Aunt was well respected :-)

The Townsville Daily Bulletin, Tuesday 5 June 1917
(Queensland, Australia)

Charleville Notes
(From the "N. Q. Register")
CHARLEVILLE, May 27
Mrs Emily Dixon, wife of Mr William Dixon, of the railway staff, died last night at the age of 56 years. Deceased was a native of Cornwall, England, and had been in Charleville over 20 years. The Dixon family is held in high esteem here, and Mrs Dixon’s death is regretted.
 
CHARLEVILLE, May 29
Mrs William Dixon, wife of Mr William Dixon, railway examiner, died last night. Deceased lady belonged to Cornwall, in England, and was greatly respected here. Mr Dixon has been connected with the railway staff here over 20 years.

Charleville General Cemetery MI

In memory of Emily, the beloved wife of William Dixon, who passed into the higher life 29th May 1917, aged 56 years. Beautiful in her life as a Daughter, Wife, and Mother. Erected by her Husband, and Family.

Contributed by Bob Bolitho