Author Topic: Anne SMALL / William JOHNSON Clarence River NSW  (Read 7781 times)

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Re: Anne SMALL / William JOHNSON Clarence River NSW
« Reply #9 on: Sunday 28 January 24 03:11 GMT (UK) »
Hi, I am a direct descendant of this William Johnson.
I have been searching for any birth or death records for him as well.
Would love to have more information about him. I do have his marriage certificate but it doesn't show any birth details or parents' names unfortunately

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Re: Anne SMALL / William JOHNSON Clarence River NSW
« Reply #10 on: Monday 29 January 24 06:26 GMT (UK) »
You may already have these:
Newspaper death notice for Annie which says William is deceased, however this may be because the family didn't know where he was; also funeral Notices for Annie -  a boat was used for the cortege.

Death Notice and a "Return Thanks" notice for Annie from Clarence River Advocate Aug 5 1904
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/121403082
JOHNSON.— On August 1st, 1904, at the residence of her son Alfred, "Edinbane," Chatsworth, ANNIE, the relict of the late William Johnson; aged 79 years.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/121402791
From the Clarence River Advocate 2 August 1904
FUNERAL NOTICE
The friends of the late Mrs. ANNIE JOHNSON are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral, to leave the residence of Mr. A. Johnson, Serpentine, TO-DAY (Tuesday), at 1 o'clock, per s.s. Lady Beatrice.
DUG. MACDONALD, Undertaker.
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THE FUNERAL LATE MRS. A. JOHNSON
The s.s. LADY BEATRICE is timed to leave BRUSHGROVE TO-DAY (Tuesday), at 10 o'clock, via South Arm, to take up the Funeral Cortege, to leave Chatsworth at 1 o'clock.
A. JOHNSON.

An obit with an account of her life is here, with no mention of her husband. 
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/61408372

Another obit, but no mention of William here either
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/61408493
From; Clarence and Richmond Examiner,  Sat 6 Aug 1904

Probate Notice
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/61408394
Clarence and Richmond Examiner, Sat 6 Aug 1904 

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Re: Anne SMALL / William JOHNSON Clarence River NSW
« Reply #11 on: Monday 29 January 24 06:37 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Judith, yes I have those articles from Trove. each generation has had a William Johnson in it like most other families. Gets confusing if you dont check the dates as well. thanks again. I will keep searching. :-)

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Re: Anne SMALL / William JOHNSON Clarence River NSW
« Reply #12 on: Monday 29 January 24 07:13 GMT (UK) »
I'm wondering if a birth certificate of one of the children would give more information.

Also, have you tried asking for information from the Clarence River Historical Society in Grafton? They do have some information on the Small family as they are Clarence River pioneers and first fleet convicts.


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Re: Anne SMALL / William JOHNSON Clarence River NSW
« Reply #13 on: Monday 29 January 24 07:17 GMT (UK) »
I have been thinking the same. I will apply for my gr grandfathers birth certificate I think and hop ut shows something. Thanks