Richard Maddern

M, b. 17 September 1876, d. 23 September 1909
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  • Richard Maddern was born on 17 September 1876 in Paul Parish Church.
  • He was the son of Samuel Dunn Maddern and Mary Jane Rogers.
  • Richard Maddern's birth was registered in Penzance, Cornwall, in the September 1876 Quarter..
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Richard Maddern was living in the household of Samuel Dunn Maddern and Mary Jane Rogers in Mount Pleasant Terrace, Newlyn, Cornwall. Samuel Dunn snr is shown as a carrier, aged 28 years, born Newlyn, living with his wife Mary Jane aged 28, born Helston, sons Richard, aged 4 born Newlyn and Samuel D, aged 1 and daughter Mary aged 3 both born Newlyn.

  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Richard Maddern was living in the household of Samuel Dunn Maddern in 10 Rose Row, Phillack. Samuel Dunn snr shown as a 38 year old coachman (employee), born Paul, living with his wife Mary Jane,37, born Mawgan in Meneage, sons Richard, 15, a shoemakers apprentice, born Paul & Samuel Dunn, 11, a scholar, born Paul, & daughter Mary Jane, 13, a scholar, born Paul.

  • Richard Maddern died on 23 September 1909 in Phillack, Cornwall, at age 33. aged 33 years.
  • Richard was buried in Phillack Cemetery. His headstone reads:- Chard Maddern, 23 September 1909, 33 years, born 1876.
  • Richard Maddern also went by the name of Chard.

Richard Maddern

M, b. 11 August 1828
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  • Richard Maddern was baptized on 11 August 1828 in Paul, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of John Maddern and Margaret Maddern.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Richard Maddern was living in the household of Margaret Maddern in 83 Boase Street, Newlyn, Cornwall. Margaret is shown as a 50 year old fisherman's widow, living with her children William 20, a fisherman; Elizabeth 15; Richard 10 and Catherine 7.

Richard Maddern

M, b. 28 May 1750
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Richard Maddern

M, b. 21 June 1752
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Richard Ernest Maddern

M, b. 30 December 1885, d. June 1960
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  • Richard Ernest Maddern was baptized on 30 December 1885 in Paul Church, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of John Maddern and Elizabeth Annie Warren.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Richard Ernest Maddern was living in the household of John Maddern and Elizabeth Annie Warren in Meadow, Newlyn. John senior is shown as a 47 year old dairyman, born Newlyn and living with his wife, Elizabeth, aged 38 born Madron, and their children: John, a 10 year old scholar; Chas H an 9 year old scholar; Elizabeth M aged 6, Richard aged 5, and James P aged 3. All the children were born in Newlyn.

  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Richard Ernest Maddern was living in the household of John Maddern and Elizabeth Annie Warren in Newlyn. John is a 55 year old market gardener, born Paul, living with his wife Elizabeth, 47 born Madron; and son John, a 20 year old gardener, born Paul; Elizabeth 20 years, born Paul; Richard a 16 year old born Paul; and James, aged 13 born Paul.

  • At the age of 24 years, 7 months and 4 days, Richard Ernest Maddern married Annie Jane Triggs, daughter of Henry Love Kelynack Triggs and Annie Warren, on 3 August 1910 in Paul, Cornwall.
  • At the time of the 1911 census, Richard Ernest Maddern was living in the household of Annie Warren in Chapel Street, Street An Nowan, Newlyn, Cornwall. Annie snr, 50 was shown as the head of the house. She was a widowed dressmaker born Mousehole. Living with her were her married daughter Annie J Maddern, 23 born Newlyn, and Richard E Maddern, 25 a farmer's labourer.
    Boarding with the family were two fish packers both aged 39 and married - Edward Ware born Falmouth and William Pedlar born Cathew.

  • His death was recorded with the Totnes, Devon, Registration District in the June 1960 Quarter.

Children of Richard Ernest Maddern and Annie Jane Triggs

Richard Henry Maddern

M, b. 18 June 1914, d. March 1978
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  • Richard Henry Maddern was born on 18 June 1914 in Penzance, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of Richard Ernest Maddern and Annie Jane Triggs.
  • Richard Henry Maddern's birth was registered in the Penzance, Cornwall Registration District in the September 1914 Quarter.
  • His death was recorded with the Elstree & Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, Registration District in the March 1978 Quarter.

Richard Leah Maddern

M, b. 17 September 1780
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Rosalind Maddern

F, b. 12 February 1912, d. December 1985
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  • Rosalind Maddern was born on 12 February 1912 in Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Richard Ernest Maddern and Annie Jane Triggs.
  • Rosalind Maddern's birth was registered in the Penzance, Cornwall Registration District in the March 1912 Quarter.
  • Her marriage, at 22 years and 9 months, to Lewis A Bray was registered in the December 1934 Quarter in Penzance, Cornwall Registration District.
  • Her death was recorded with the Truro, Cornwall, Registration District in the December 1985 Quarter.

Ruby Annie May Maddern

F, b. 20 February 1896, d. 8 July 1976
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  • Ruby Annie May Maddern was born on 20 February 1896 in Emu Creek, Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of John Maddern and Mary Ann Cossart.
  • In 1911 when Egbert and Alice Gillies were married the family may have taken the opportunity to have some photos taken on the verandah of "Jubilee Vale."
    The four eldest children of John and Mary Ann Maddern. The photo may have been taken at the time of Egbert marriage to Alice Gillies and February 1911. Orlando aged 27, Ruby aged 15, Olive aged 17 and Egbert aged 24.
  • On 1 April 1912,Ruby Annie May Maddern's mother, Mary Ann Cossart died in Queensland.
  • At the age of 21 years, 8 months and 18 days, Ruby Annie May Maddern married Frederick August Trost, son of August Frederick Trost and Henrietta Florentine Wilhelmine Sanft, on 7 November 1917 in Jubilee Vale, Emu Creek, Crow's Nest, Queensland.
    Ruby Annie May Maddern and Frederick August Trost on the wedding day at "Jubilee Vale" 7 November 1917.
  • Ruby Annie May Maddern and Frederick August Trost appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1963 living at Anduramba, Crows Nest. Fred was a farmer. They lived on their property Brae Leny. Daughter Maud also lived on the property.

  • A photograph of all of the Maddern children appeared in the local paper in September 1954. The article under the photo read:- "The Maddern family, "three boys and three girls", with their wives and husbands, held a reunion dinner in Queen's Park kiosk on Saturday on the occasion of Mr and Mrs O Maddern's forty-second wedding anniversary. The "boys" and "girls" are the children of the late John Maddern, Cornish-born farmer who died in 1933 and who took up land in the Crow's Nest District 74 years ago. Front (left to right) Mrs G J Wittaker, Mr Wittaker, Mrs E Maddern, Mr E Maddern, Mrs F Trost and Mr Trost. Back (left to right) Mrs J Maddern, Mr J Maddern, Mrs J W Bidgood, Mr Bidgood, Mr O Maddern, and Mrs O Maddern."
    A reunion held in September 1954 of the Maddern siblings. Front LtoR Lucy & Gwilyn Whittaker, Alice & Egbert Maddern, Ruby & Fred Trost. Back LtoR Nell & Jack Maddern, Olive & Bill Bidgood,Orlando & Emily Maddern
  • Ruby Annie May Maddern and Frederick August Trost appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1963 living at Stuart Valley, Kingaroy. Fred was a dairy farmer. Their son Allan was also a dairy farmer at the property.
  • On 10 May 1963 Ruby Annie May Maddern and Frederick August Trost lived in Kingaroy, Queensland. They had moved from Virginia to Kumbia.
  • On 19 February 1968,her husband, Frederick August Trost died in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 74.
  • Ruby Annie May Maddern died on 8 July 1976 in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 80.
  • Ruby was buried on 10 July 1976 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
    Headstone Fred Trost (1893-1968) and Ruby Annie May Maddern (1896-1976) - Crow's Nest Cemetery

Children of Ruby Annie May Maddern and Frederick August Trost

Ruby Catherine Maddern

F, b. 27 November 1914, d. 4 August 1996
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Ruby Catherine Knight (nee Maddern) (1914-1996) daughter of Alice Ann Gillies and Egbert Maddern. Taken 1940.
  • Ruby Catherine Maddern was born on 27 November 1914 in Emu Creek, Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Egbert Thomas Spencer Lower Maddern and Alice Ann Gillies.
  • Ruby Catherine Maddern commenced school at Jubilee Vale, Emu Creek, in 1919.
  • She commenced school at Crow's Nest State School on 18 October 1926.
  • She commenced school at Jubilee Vale State School in 1928.
  • At the age of 21 years, 4 months and 25 days, Ruby Catherine Maddern married Raymond Francis Knight, son of William Edward Knight and Daisy Lewington, on 21 April 1936 in Neil Street Methodist Church, Toowoomba, Queensland.
    Wedding of Ruby Catherine Maddern and Raymond Francis Knight at Neil Street Methodist Church, Toowoomba on 21 April 1936.
  • About in 1937 Ray and Ruby lived in the Miles district where they had a market garden and ran a mail contract. When Ray joined the army Ruby and the four children lived at Emu creek with Ruby's mother while Ray was away at war. He served in the Middle East. After the war they moved to "Clairdale" Yarrenlea with Bill and Eva Maddern. They then bought Stan Smiths old home at Anduramba, before moving to the Biggendin district - Guluguba where the twins were born. Finally, they moved to South Nanango where they grew peanuts and dairy farmed. They retired and lived in SouthToowoomba.
  • Ruby Catherine Maddern appeared on the Electoral Roll with Daisy Lewington and Ralph Norman Knight in 1937 in Coolamalla Creek. Ralph was a labourer. Daisy's son Raymond, a labourer and his wife Ruby lived with them. William had moved to Toowoomba.
  • Ruby Catherine Maddern was listed as next of kin of Raymond Francis Knight when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 8 June 1940 in Toowoomba
    ; His Service Number was QX5957. He enlisted in Toowoomba and gave his next of kin as his wife Ruby. He was discharged on 31 Jan 1944 with the rank of Private in the 2nd Anti tank Regiment.
  • Ruby Catherine Maddern appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Emu Creek. She carried out home duties and was living at her parent's farm.
  • She and Raymond Francis Knight moved to their first farm at Anduramba in August 1944. Their third daughter Helen was due to be born on the day they were to shift into their first proper home. This farm previously belonged to Stan and Berry Smith.
  • Ruby Catherine Maddern and Raymond Francis Knight appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Anduramba. Ray was a farmer.
  • Ruby Catherine Maddern and Raymond Francis Knight moved to Southtown, Toowoomba, in 1967.
  • Ruby Catherine Maddern moved to Hervey Bay circa 1994.to a retirement village. She lived there for six months before moving to Kingaroy to a Hostel for aged people.
  • Ruby Catherine Maddern died on 4 August 1996 in Hostels for the Aged, Kingaroy, Queensland, at age 81. Ruby died of a heart attack.
  • Ruby was buried on 7 August 1996 in Kingaroy Cemetery. Ray's ashes were buried with Ruby.

Sally Maddern

F
  • Sally Maddern married an unknown person on 30 November 1840.
  • Sally was buried on 14 December 1867.

Samuel Dunn Maddern

M, b. 2 April 1853, d. 29 January 1945
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  • Samuel Dunn Maddern was born on 2 April 1853 in Newlyn.
  • He was the son of Richard Maddern and Catherine Barnes.
  • Samuel Dunn Maddern was christened on 24 April 1853 in St Paul Parish, Newlyn, Cornwall, England.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Samuel Dunn Maddern was living in the household of Richard Maddern and Catherine Barnes in Church Lane, Newlyn, Cornwall. Richard is shown as a 40 year old gardener born St Paul and living with his wife Catherine, son John 16 a gardener, Ann Dawes, 14 scholar, Phillis 12 scholar; Richard, 10, scholar; Samuel Dun, 8, scholar, Catherine 3, scholar.

  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Samuel Dunn Maddern was living in the household of Richard Maddern and Catherine Barnes in Church Lane, Newlyn. Richard was shown as the 50 year old head, a gardener of 11 acres of land, living with his wife Catherine 49, and their children John unmarried at 27, a gardener, Phillis 22 a gardeners daughter, Richard 20, a gardener, Samuel D, 18 a gardener, Catherine J 13 a scholar and Grace aged 9 also a scholar. All were born in Newlyn.

  • His marriage, at 21 years and 10 months, to Mary Jane Rogers, daughter of John Wicks Rogers and Louisa O Unknown, was registered in the March 1875 Quarter in Helston, Cornwall Registration District.
  • Samuel Dunn Maddern and Mary Jane Rogers appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Mount Pleasant Terrace, Newlyn, Cornwall. Samuel Dunn snr is shown as a carrier, aged 28 years, born Newlyn, living with his wife Mary Jane aged 28, born Helston, sons Richard, aged 4 born Newlyn and Samuel D, aged 1 and daughter Mary aged 3 both born Newlyn.

  • Samuel Dunn Maddern appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 10 Rose Row, Phillack. Samuel Dunn snr shown as a 38 year old coachman (employee), born Paul, living with his wife Mary Jane,37, born Mawgan in Meneage, sons Richard, 15, a shoemakers apprentice, born Paul & Samuel Dunn, 11, a scholar, born Paul, & daughter Mary Jane, 13, a scholar, born Paul.
  • He and Mary Jane Rogers appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Bonaer Stables, Station Hill, Hayle, Cornwall. Samuel was shown as a 57 year old coachman, born Newlyn Paul. He had been married to his wife Mary Jane, 57, born Mawgan in Meneage for 33 years and the couple had 4 children, one of whom had died. Living with them was their daughter Mary Jane, 30, single, born Newlyn a biscuit packer.

  • On 4 November 1919,his wife, Mary Jane Rogers died in Hale, Phillack, at age 66.
  • Samuel Dunn Maddern died on 29 January 1945 in Hale, Phillack, Cornwall, at age 91.
  • Samuel was buried in Phillack Cemetery, Phillack.
    The headstone reads:- Samuel D Maddern, 29/1/1945, aged 91, born 1854. Husband of Mary Ann, Father of Chard.

Children of Samuel Dunn Maddern and Mary Jane Rogers

Samuel Dunn Maddern

M, b. September 1879, d. December 1960
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Samuel Dunn Maddern 1879-1960

  • Samuel Dunn Maddern was born in September 1879 in Paul, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of Samuel Dunn Maddern and Mary Jane Rogers.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Samuel Dunn Maddern was living in the household of Samuel Dunn Maddern and Mary Jane Rogers in Mount Pleasant Terrace, Newlyn, Cornwall. Samuel Dunn snr is shown as a carrier, aged 28 years, born Newlyn, living with his wife Mary Jane aged 28, born Helston, sons Richard, aged 4 born Newlyn and Samuel D, aged 1 and daughter Mary aged 3 both born Newlyn.

  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Samuel Dunn Maddern was living in the household of Samuel Dunn Maddern in 10 Rose Row, Phillack. Samuel Dunn snr shown as a 38 year old coachman (employee), born Paul, living with his wife Mary Jane,37, born Mawgan in Meneage, sons Richard, 15, a shoemakers apprentice, born Paul & Samuel Dunn, 11, a scholar, born Paul, & daughter Mary Jane, 13, a scholar, born Paul.

  • Samuel Dunn Maddern appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Tormoham Torquay, Devon. He is shown as a 21 year old hairdresser born Penzance.
  • At the age of 23 years and 9 months, Samuel Dunn Maddern married Beatrice Letitia Youlton in June 1903 in Newton Abbott, Devon.
  • Samuel Dunn Maddern and Beatrice Letitia Youlton appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in 12 Prince's Road, Ellacombe, Torquay, Devon. Samuel snr was shown as a 32 year old hairdresser, born Newlyn East, Cornwall working from home. He had been married to Beatrice Letita, aged 34 born Cheetham Hill, Manchester for 8 years and the couple had two living children - Letita Beatrice Mary aged 4 born Torquay, Devon and Samual Frank aged 8 months also born Torquay.

  • Between 1911 and 1912 he was listed as a hairdresser and tobacconist in the A-Z Trade Directory for Torquay, Devonshire
    in 12 Princes Raod, Babbacomber, Torquay, Devonshire.
  • His death was recorded with the Newton Abbot, Devon, England, Registration District in the December 1960 Quarter.

Children of Samuel Dunn Maddern and Beatrice Letitia Youlton

Samuel Frank Maddern

M, b. September 1910
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Frank Maddern son of Samuel Dunn Maddern & Beatrice Youlton c 1926
  • Samuel Frank Maddern was also known as Frank.
  • He's birth was registered in the Newton Abbot, Devon Registration District in the September 1910 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Samuel Dunn Maddern and Beatrice Letitia Youlton.
  • At the time of the 1911 census, Samuel Frank Maddern was living in the household of Samuel Dunn Maddern and Beatrice Letitia Youlton in 12 Prince's Road, Ellacombe, Torquay, Devon. Samuel snr was shown as a 32 year old hairdresser, born Newlyn East, Cornwall working from home. He had been married to Beatrice Letita, aged 34 born Cheetham Hill, Manchester for 8 years and the couple had two living children - Letita Beatrice Mary aged 4 born Torquay, Devon and Samual Frank aged 8 months also born Torquay.

  • His marriage, at 21 years and 6 months, to Florence Molly Vanstone was registered in the March 1932 Quarter in Newton Abbot, Devon Registration District.

Septifil Maddern

M, b. 13 October 1704
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  • Septifil Maddern was baptized on 13 October 1704 in St Buryan, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of John Maddern and Rebecca Elis.
  • At the age of 28 years, 4 months and 10 days, Septifil Maddern married Norey Tonkin, daughter of William Tonkin and Patience Unknown, on 23 February 1733 in Paul, Cornwall. Septifil is shown as being of St Buryan Parish.
  • In December 1763,his wife, Norey Tonkin died at age 64.
  • At the age of 61 years, 2 months and 13 days, Septifil Maddern married Constance Hitchens on 26 December 1765 in Paul, Cornwall.

Children of Septifil Maddern and Norey Tonkin

Thomas Maddern

M, b. August 1777
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  • Thomas Maddern was born in August 1777.
  • He was the son of Catherine Thomas.
  • Thomas died as an infant.
  • Thomas Maddern was christened on 14 September 1777.

Thomas Maddern

M, b. May 1779
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  • Thomas Maddern was born in May 1779.
  • He was the son of Catherine Thomas.
  • Thomas Maddern was christened on 25 May 1779.
  • At the age of 23 years and 5 months, Thomas Maddern married Mary Curry on 17 October 1802.
  • Thomas was buried on 30 April 1854.

Thomas Maddern

M, b. 24 November 1816, d. 19 July 1895
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Thomas Maddern (1816-1895), son of John Maddern and Grace Gill. Taken c 1880.
  • Thomas Maddern was baptized on 24 November 1816 in St Paul Parish, Newlyn, Cornwall, England.
  • He was the son of John Maddern and Grace Dunn Gill.
  • Between 1837 and 1848 he was a labourer or a gardener
    in Newlyn, Cornwall.
  • At the age of 20 years, 7 months and 8 days, Thomas Maddern married Priscilla Lower, daughter of John Lower and Priscilla Gill, on 2 July 1837 in Paul Church, Cornwall. The marriage record shows that they were married by Banns. Thomas was a 21 year old gardener of Newlyn (Father John Maddern, a gardener). Priscilla was a 28 year old servant of Newlyn (Father John Lower, a rope maker). Witnesses were John Maddern and Henry Warren. John and Priscilla were in fact, cousins, their mothers Grace and Priscilla being sisters.
  • Thomas Maddern and Priscilla Lower appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in North Place, Newlyn. Thomas is shown as a 25 year old gardener living with his wife Prisilla 30, and daughters Catherine 3 and Maryann 2. All were born in Cornwall. The surname was spelt MADRON.

  • Thomas Maddern and Priscilla Lower appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Church Lane, Newlyn, Cornwall. Thomas, the family head, was shown as a 35 year old farmer of 8 acres employing 1 labourer, born Paul. He was living with his wife Priscilla aged 40, born St Mawes and his six children Catherine 13, Mary Ann 11, Grace 9, Priscilla 7, Thomas 5 and John 3. All the older children were scholars and all the children were born in Paul.

  • On 1 July 1854,his wife, Priscilla Lower died in Newlyn, Cornwall, at age 47. Of her children Catherine, the oldest was 17 and John, the baby of the family only 6. No doubt the older girls had a great influence both John and 8 year old Thomas junior in their early years.
  • Thomas Maddern appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Fore Street, Newlyn, Cornwall. Thomas sen, the household head, was a 44 year old widower, agent to export ?brocolia (illegible), born Newlyn, St Paul and living with his unmarried daughters Catherine 23, housekeeper; Mary Ann 21, assistant housekeeper; Grace 19, assistant housework; Priscilla 17, dressmaker; Thomas, son, 15 scholar; John, son, 13 scholar. The surname was spelt MADDRON.

  • In January 1862 he was an agent at the time of his daughters Catherine and Mary Anns' marriages.
    in Newlyn.
  • He witnessed the marriage of Charles Barnes and Mary Ann Maddern on 1 January 1862 in Paul, Newlyn, Cornwall, England; The marriage record shows they were married by banns. Charles Varbes (incorrect spelling), 22 was a gardener of Stable Hobba (Father: Benjamin Barnes, Gardener). Mary Ann Maddern 22 was of Newlyn (Father: Thomas Maddern, Agent). Witnesses to the marriage were Thomas Maddern, Catherine Maddern.
  • Thomas Maddern witnessed the marriage of Thomas Williams and Catherine Maddern on 18 January 1862 in Paul, Newlyn, Cornwall, England; They were married by Banns. Thomas Williams 26 was a Sailor of Newlyn (Father: William Williams, Fisherman) and Catherine Maddern 24 was also of Newlyn (Father: Thomas Maddern, Agent). Witnesses were Thomas Maddern, Grace Maddern.
  • On 22 June 1867 he was a farmer, at the time of his daughter Grace's marriage,
    in Tredavoe, Newlyn.
  • Thomas Maddern witnessed the marriage of Digory Hamlyn Bray and Grace Maddern on 22 June 1867 in Penzance, Cornwall, England; They were married by Banns. Digory Hambling Bray was of full age, a labourer of Tredavoe (Father: John Bellow Bray, Basket Maker). Grace Maddern was also of full age of Tredavoe (Father: Thomas Maddern, Farmer). Witnesses were Thomas Maddern, Thomas Maddern Jr.
  • Thomas Maddern witnessed the marriage of Richard May and Priscilla Maddern on 12 August 1868 in Madron Church, Madron, Cornwall, England; They were married by banns. Richard May was a 23 year old Cab Proprietor of Penzance [Mark] (Father: Thomas May, Labourer) and Priscilla Maddern, 23, was of Penzance (Father: Thomas Maddern, Farmer). Witnesses to the marriage were Thos. Maddern and Thomas Williams.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Thomas Maddern was living in the household of Grace Maddern in Jamaica Place, Madron. Grace is shown as the 29 year old head of the family born Paul. Living with her are her daughter Honor J Bray aged 3 born Madron and her father Thomas Maddern, 52 an agent to a railway, born Paul. Digory's widowed mother Honor Bray aged 60 was living two houses away.

  • Thomas Maddern appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 50 Market Jew Street, Penzance, Cornwall. Thomas Maddern is shown as a 63 year old widow, an agent for the Midland Railway (Carrier) born Newlyn, living with his son -in-law Richard May a 36 year old cab proprietor born Launceston and daughter Priscilla May, 37 born Newlyn. The May children are also living on the premises:- Richard Thomas May 12, a scholar; John Valentine May 11, a scholar; Jane Pricilla May 9; Florence Catherine May 7; Mary Ann May 3; Thomas Maddern May aged 1 month. All the children were born in Penzance.

         
  • In 1883 he was , according to Kelly's Directory of Penzance based in the Midland Railway (enquiry office), 50 Market Jew street and that he was an agent
    in Railway Station, Market Jew Street, Penzance.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Thomas Maddern was living in the household of Richard May and Priscilla Maddern in 50 Market Jew Street, Penzance. Richard senior is shown as the 43 year old head of the household, born Launceston, a cab proprieter living with his wife Priscilla 47 born Paul, and children Richard 22 a boot shop assistant, Valentine 21 a hairdresser, Priscilla J 18 a hairdresser, Florence K 17 a shop assistant, Annie 13 a scholar, Thomas M 9 a scholar, Edward L 4. All the children were born in Penzance. Thomas Maddern, father in law, a retired railway agent aged 74 was also living with the family.

  • In 1893 he was an agent for the Midland Railway (inquiry office) according to Kelly's Directory of Penzance
    in 50 Market Jew Street, Penzance.
  • Thomas Maddern died on 19 July 1895 in Penzance town, Cornwall, at age 78.
  • Thomas was buried on 23 July 1895 in Paul Cholera Cemetery, Cornwall. Thomas' headstone shows he was 79 years old, buried with wife Priscilla who died 41 years earlier. [NOTE- THEIR HEADSTONE IS ALSO INSCRIBED WITH DETAILS OF THEIR DAUGTHERS MARY ANN BARNES AND CATHERINE WILLIAMS DEATHS - SAID TO BE COMMISSIONED BY THEIR SON JOHN MADDERN OF EMU CREEK]
    Details of deaths of Mary Ann and Catherine, inscribed on parents grave stone in Paul, Cornwall
    Gravestone of Thomas and Priscilla (nee Lower) Maddern, Paul Cholera Cemetery. Also inscribed on the stone are the death details of Catherine Williams & Mary Ann Barnes, their daughters who died in Queensland.

Children of Thomas Maddern and Priscilla Lower

Thomas Maddern

M, b. 19 February 1846, d. June 1937
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Thomas and Elizabeth Maddern c 1910

  • Thomas Maddern was born on 19 February 1846 in Newlyn, Cornwall, England. His father, John Maddern, was shown as a market gardener, and his mother was formerly Lower. Priscilla signed the Entry of Birth with an X.
  • He was the son of Thomas Maddern and Priscilla Lower.
  • Thomas Maddern was christened on 12 April 1846 in Paul Parish, Newlyn, Cornwall, England.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Thomas Maddern was living in the household of Thomas Maddern and Priscilla Lower in Church Lane, Newlyn, Cornwall. Thomas, the family head, was shown as a 35 year old farmer of 8 acres employing 1 labourer, born Paul. He was living with his wife Priscilla aged 40, born St Mawes and his six children Catherine 13, Mary Ann 11, Grace 9, Priscilla 7, Thomas 5 and John 3. All the older children were scholars and all the children were born in Paul.

  • On 1 July 1854,their mother, Priscilla Lower died in Newlyn, Cornwall, at age 47. Of her children Catherine, the oldest was 17 and John, the baby of the family only 6. No doubt the older girls had a great influence both John and 8 year old Thomas junior in their early years.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Thomas Maddern was living in the household of Thomas Maddern in Fore Street, Newlyn, Cornwall. Thomas sen, the household head, was a 44 year old widower, agent to export ?brocolia (illegible), born Newlyn, St Paul and living with his unmarried daughters Catherine 23, housekeeper; Mary Ann 21, assistant housekeeper; Grace 19, assistant housework; Priscilla 17, dressmaker; Thomas, son, 15 scholar; John, son, 13 scholar. The surname was spelt MADDRON.

  • Thomas Maddern witnessed the marriage of Digory Hamlyn Bray and Grace Maddern on 22 June 1867 in Penzance, Cornwall, England; They were married by Banns. Digory Hambling Bray was of full age, a labourer of Tredavoe (Father: John Bellow Bray, Basket Maker). Grace Maddern was also of full age of Tredavoe (Father: Thomas Maddern, Farmer). Witnesses were Thomas Maddern, Thomas Maddern Jr.
  • Thomas Maddern appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 5 Chancery Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Thomas as a 25 year old unmarried carpenter, born Cornwall, living with his landlady Jane Bond 42.
  • He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Chancery Street North, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Thomas was still boarding with Jane Bond. He is shown as a 35 year old carpenter, born Penzance. The surname was spelt MADDEN.

  • He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Chancery Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Thomas as a 45 year old carpenter and joiner,born Paul Cornwall and living with Jane Bond 60, a widow, who is now his Housekeeper.
  • His marriage, at 54 years and 9 months, to Elizabeth Marshall was registered in the December 1900 Quarter in Bristol, Gloucestershire Registration District.
  • Thomas Maddern and Elizabeth Marshall appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 11 Chancery Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Thomas is shown as "James Madden", 55, a carpenter/joiner born Penzance, Cornwall living with his wife Elizabeth aged 46, born Plymouth, Devon and Elizabeth's children Ada A Abraham,18 a bookkeeper born Bristol; Marina B 16 a chocolate worker and Gertrude M 14 a paper paster, all born in Bristol.

  • Thomas Maddern and Elizabeth Marshall appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in 11 Chancery Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Thomas 65, was shown as a carpenter or joiner in the building trade born Paul. He had been married to Elizabeth, 56 for 10 years. She was born in Moris Down, Devon. Living with them were Elizabeth May aged 9, a scholar born St Phillips, Bristol and three of Elizabeth's step children, Ada Amor Abraham aged 28, born St Michaels, Bristol and working as a faster? in a boot factory, Marina Bessie Abraham, 26, born St Michaels, Bristol, a packer in a cocoa factory and Gertrude Margaret Abraham, 24, a porter in a tobacco factory, born St Michaels, Bristol.

  • On 9 October 1917 Ada's husband Samuel Burroughs was killed in Belgium during WW1. Her address at the time was 55 Chancery Street, Barton Hill, Bristol - the home of her mother and step father Thomas.
  • In September 1922, his wife, Elizabeth Marshall's death was registered in the Bristol, Gloucestershire, Registration District. She was at age 68 years.
  • His death was recorded with the Bristol, Gloucestershire, Registration District in the June 1937 Quarter.

Child of Thomas Maddern and Elizabeth Marshall

Thomas Maddern

M, b. 8 May 1698
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Thomas Charles Maddern

M, b. 29 December 1916, d. 11 January 1985
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  • Thomas Charles Maddern was born on 29 December 1916 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Egbert Thomas Spencer Lower Maddern and Alice Ann Gillies.
  • Thomas Charles Maddern commenced school at Crow's Nest State School on 18 October 1926.
  • He attended school at Jubilee Vale State School in 1928.
  • Between 1938 and 1940 Thomas Charles Maddern and Ivy Vaschina lived in John and Mary Ann Maddern's house at "Jubilee Vale", Emu Creek. Their first child was born while they were living there. They then bought a house in Crows Nest overlooking the show grounds (Littletons) before building their own home on the Pinelands road out past the Showgrounds. They then moved to Pechy where they ran a chook farm and store. From there they moved to Charles Street in Toowoomba where Tom worked for Concordia School. They finally moved to Devon Street, Toowoomba.
  • At the age of 21 years, 10 months and 18 days, Thomas Charles Maddern married Ivy Vaschina, daughter of Johannes Vasina and Martha Wilhelmine Tegge, on 16 November 1938 in Djuan Lutheran Church, Haden, Queensland. Lucy Maddern was bridesmaid and Dorrie flowergirl.
  • Thomas Charles Maddern and Ivy Vaschina appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Emu Creek. Thomas was a farm labourer.
  • Thomas Charles Maddern and Ivy Vaschina appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Emu Creek, Crow's Nest, Queensland. Tom was a farm labourer and Ivy carried out home duties.
  • Thomas Charles Maddern and Ivy Vaschina appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Crow's Nest.
  • Thomas Charles Maddern died on 11 January 1985 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 68.
  • Thomas was buried on 14 January 1985 in Toowoomba& Drayton Cemetery. PLAW8-004-0086.

Thomas H Maddern

M, b. 1869
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Thomas Henry Maddern

M, b. circa 1846
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  • Thomas Henry Maddern was born circa 1846 in Paul, Newlyn, Cornwall, England.
  • He was christened on 12 April 1846 in Paul, Newlyn, Cornwall, England.
  • Thomas Henry Maddern married Martha Maddern on 16 October 1865 in Madron, Penzance, Cornwell, England.

Children of Thomas Henry Maddern and Martha Maddern

Thomas John Maddern

M, b. 1910
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  • Thomas John Maddern was born in 1910 in Wattstown, Glamorgan, Wales.
  • He was the son of Charles Henry Maddern and Rosanna Smith.
  • At the time of the 1911 census, Thomas John Maddern was living in the household of Charles Henry Maddern and Rosanna Smith in 15 Bryn Terrace, Wattstown, Glamorganshire. Charles 28, was shown as a smith striker (above ground) for a coal mine. He had been born in Cornwall and had been married to Rosanna for 5 years with three children. Rosanna was 25, born Ynishir, Glamorgan. Their three children Elizabeth Maud 4, Margaret 2 and Thomas John 7 months were all born in Wattstown.
    Martha Mary Smith 10, born Wattstown was a visitor to the house and George Henry Word, 24, a miner's labour born Birmingham lived with them. He was listed as a step brother.

Vera May Maddern

F, b. 14 July 1921, d. 5 January 2022
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William Maddern

M, b. 11 October 1736
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William Maddern

M, b. 23 November 1760
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  • William Maddern was baptized on 23 November 1760 in Paul, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of John Maddern and Rebecca Tregurtha.
  • At the age of 19 years, 5 months and 27 days, William Maddern married Catherine Leah on 20 May 1780 in Paul, Cornwall. William was a fisherman. Witnesses to the marriage were Phillip Treguartha and John Maddern. Groom connonly called William the Second.

Children of William Maddern and Catherine Leah

William Maddern

M, b. 3 December 1808
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  • William Maddern was born on 3 December 1808 in St Buyran, Cornwall.
  • He was the son of Francis Maddern and Jane Davey.
  • At the age of 25 years, 5 months and 9 days, William Maddern married Bridget Ladner on 12 May 1834 in St Buyran, Cornwall. Bridget, of the Parish, was the daughter of John Ladner. They were married by banns.
  • William Maddern and Bridget Ladner appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Boleigh, Cornwall. William, a farmer and Bridget both 30, lived with their children Jane 6, William 5, Francis 3, and Mary 8 months. Farm servants Andrew Stevens 20, Joseph Williams 12, Sally Carnes 15 also lived on the premises.

Child of William Maddern and Bridget Ladner

William Maddern

M, b. 28 February 1819
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  • William Maddern was born on 28 February 1819 in Paul, Cornwall. His father was a fisherman of Newlyn.
  • He was the son of John Maddern and Margaret Maddern.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, William Maddern was living in the household of Margaret Maddern in 83 Boase Street, Newlyn, Cornwall. Margaret is shown as a 50 year old fisherman's widow, living with her children William 20, a fisherman; Elizabeth 15; Richard 10 and Catherine 7.

William Maddern

M, b. 14 May 1746
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