Ann Shearer

F, b. 1820

Child of Ann Shearer and William Sobers

Ann Elizabeth Shearer

F, b. circa 1880
  • Ann Elizabeth Shearer was born circa 1880.
  • Ann Elizabeth Shearer married Henry Johnson in 1912 in Queensland.

Child of Ann Elizabeth Shearer and Henry Johnson

Valma Mary Shearer

F, b. 1928, d. 6 July 2015

Mary Jane Shears

F, b. 17 September 1892, d. 23 October 1988
  • Mary Jane Shears was born on 17 September 1892 in Queensland. She was the daugther of Francis Edward Shears and Mary Hughes.
  • At the age of 19 years, 8 months and 26 days, Mary Jane Shears married Walter Benjamin Walker, son of Benjamin Robert Walker and Henrietta Martin, on 12 June 1912 in Queensland.
  • Mary Jane Shears and Walter Benjamin Walker appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1921 and 1930 living at Perseverance. He was an engine driver. Mary Jane carried out home duties.
  • On 24 January 1976,her husband, Walter Benjamin Walker died in Toowomba, Queensland, at age 86.
  • Mary Jane Shears died on 23 October 1988 in Toowomba at age 96.
  • Mary was buried on 25 October 1989 in Garden of Remembrance, Toowomba.

Children of Mary Jane Shears and Walter Benjamin Walker

Alexander Shedden

M, b. 1888, d. 1967

Archibald McDonald Shedden

M, b. 1872, d. 1943
  • Archibald McDonald Shedden was born in 1872 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Robert Craig Shedden and Janet McDonald.
  • Archibald McDonald Shedden and Robert Craig Shedden appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1905 living at Ravensbourne. Robert was a farmer and Archi was a labourer.
  • On 25 September 1906 Archibald appeared in court and was found guilty of stealing money from his step brother John William Shedden - The Brisbane Courier reported "Archibald M D Shedden was charged with having stolen £1 5s from his stepbrother, W G Shedden on August 5 at Ravensbourne. Prisoner was undefended. After evidence had been heard the jury brought in a verdict of Guilty His Honour,after severely cautioning the prisoner, sentenced him to fourteen days imprisonment with hard labour."
  • Archibald McDonald Shedden died in 1943 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Christina Creigh Shedden

F, b. 1878

Donald McCreigh McDonald Shedden

M, b. 1878, d. 1877

John Shedden

M, b. 1881, d. 1881

John McDonald Shedden

M, b. 1880, d. 1880

John William (William John) Shedden

M, b. 1885, d. 1965
  • John William (William John) Shedden was born in 1885 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Robert Craig Shedden and Jane Paterson.
  • On 25 September 1906 Archibald appeared in court and was found guilty of stealing money from his step brother John William Shedden - The Brisbane Courier reported "Archibald M D Shedden was charged with having stolen £1 5s from his stepbrother, W G Shedden on August 5 at Ravensbourne. Prisoner was undefended. After evidence had been heard the jury brought in a verdict of Guilty His Honour,after severely cautioning the prisoner, sentenced him to fourteen days imprisonment with hard labour."
  • John William (William John) Shedden appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1909 living at Ravensbourne. He was a farmer.
  • At the age of 26 years, John William (William John) Shedden married Emma Virginia Harriss, daughter of Amos Harriss and Virginia Prewer-Docking, in 1911 in Queensland.
  • John William (William John) Shedden and Emma Virginia Harriss appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1913 and 1915 living at Ravensbourne. John was a timber feller.
  • On 22 April 1919,his wife, Emma Virginia Harriss died in Ravensbourne, Queensland.
  • John William (William John) Shedden appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1921 living at Ravensbourne. He was a timber feller.
  • John William (William John) Shedden died in 1965 in Queensland.

Children of John William (William John) Shedden and Emma Virginia Harriss

Olive Virginia Shedden

F, b. 1912

Robert Craig Shedden

M, b. circa 1845, d. 1916
  • Robert Craig Shedden was born circa 1845. He was the son of Robert Creigh Shedden and Christina Creigh.
  • Robert Craig Shedden married Janet McDonald in 1871 in Queensland.
  • In 1881,his wife, Janet McDonald died in Queensland. She most likely died in child birth.
  • Robert Craig Shedden married Jane Paterson in 1882 in Queensland.
  • Conditional approval for Robert Craig Shedden's selection of landwas given on 24 November 1888. He selected 40 acres of land at Ravensbourne. "For the agricultural township farms adjoining the village of Ravensbourne there was great competition, many of the portions being applied for from four to ten times over. The ballot had to be resorted to in no less than 50 cases; this, with the refunding of the amounts paid by the unsuccessful applicants, necessarily occupied  a deal of time, and it was not till half-past 6 O'clock that the business was concluded, and the court closed. By 7 o'clock the whole of the refundments had been paid over to 115 applicants. The 76 portions adjoining the village of Ravensbourne, granted at the land court, were  apportioned among 62 selectors, so there is every probability of the village settlement of Ravensbourne proving a success. The total area granted at the court was 5025 acres among 68 applicants."
  • He. The Queenslander reported that applications for certificates at Ravensbourne for the following selections were adjourned for inspection:- John M'Laughlan, William Richards, August F. Beutel, Gustav F. Beutel, Robert Shedden, Ann Walsh, Donald A McDonald, Hugh M'Erlean, Mary Ryan, Charles McQuillan, Frederick Reuschle, Jacob Weller, Harriet E. Austin, Emma L. Austin, Charles Wallace, Henry McLeod, and William J. H. Austin.
  • According to the Crow's Nest Post Office directory Robert was a farmer at Ravensbourne in 1901.
  • In 1901,his wife, Jane Paterson died in Ravensbourne, Queensland.
  • Robert Craig Shedden appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Ravensbourne. He was a farmer.
  • He and Archibald McDonald Shedden appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1905 living at Ravensbourne. Robert was a farmer and Archi was a labourer.
  • Robert Craig Shedden appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1915 living at Ravensbourne. Robert was a farmer.
  • Robert Craig Shedden died in 1916 in Queensland.

Children of Robert Craig Shedden and Janet McDonald

Children of Robert Craig Shedden and Jane Paterson

Victor William Shedden

M, b. circa 1914, d. 1972

Thomas Sheedy

M, b. 1890, d. 22 September 1962
  • Thomas Sheedy was born in 1890 in Queensland. He was possibly the son of Thomas Sheedy and Mary Frawley.
  • At the age of 33 years, Thomas Sheedy married Katherine Ella Brennan, daughter of John James Brennan and Annie McCaul, in 1923 in Queensland.
  • Thomas Sheedy died on 22 September 1962 in Queensland.
  • Thomas was buried on 23 December 1962 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. RC3-014-0007.

Thomas John Sheedy

M, b. 1891, d. 1956
  • Thomas John Sheedy was born in 1891 in Queensland. He was the son of Denis Sheedy and Elizabeth Ann Fogarty.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Cooyar. He was a teamster.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Cooyar. He was a labourer.
  • Thomas John Sheedy died in 1956 in Queensland.

Ellen Sheehan

F, b. 1 July 1877, d. 23 July 1959
  • Ellen Sheehan was born on 1 July 1877 in Deloraine, Tasmania. She was the daughter of Jeremiah SHEEHAN and Elizabeth DEVERILLE.
  • At the age of 18 years, 9 months and 5 days, Ellen Sheehan married Albert Burgess, son of George Burgess and Mary Ann Smith, on 6 April 1896 in Elizabeth Town, Tasmania.
  • In 1935,her husband, Albert Burgess died.
  • Ellen Sheehan died on 23 July 1959 at age 82.

Children of Ellen Sheehan and Albert Burgess

Ellen Sheehan

F, b. 1867, d. 14 January 1950
  • Ellen Sheehan was born in 1867. She was the daughter of Patrick Sheehan and Ann Sexton.
  • At the age of 32 years, Ellen Sheehan married Joseph Henry Horrocks, son of John Horrocks and Barbara Graham, in 1899 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Ellen Sheehan died on 14 January 1950 in Queensland.
  • Ellen was buried on 16 January 1950 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Mary Ann Sheehan

F, b. between 1873 and 1878, d. 22 March 1950
  • Mary Ann Sheehan was born between 1873 and 1878.
  • Mary Ann Sheehan married Henry Burgess, son of George Burgess and Mary Ann Smith, on 22 July 1891 in Deloraine, Tasmania.
  • On 14 August 1937,her husband, Henry Burgess died in Devon Hospital, Latrobe, at age 74.
  • Mary Ann Sheehan died on 22 March 1950 in East Devonport, Tasmania.
  • Mary was buried in Latrobe, Tasmania.

Children of Mary Ann Sheehan and Henry Burgess

Elizabeth Ann Shepherd

F, b. circa 1845, d. 1929
  • Elizabeth Ann Shepherd was born circa 1845. She was the daughter of William Shepherd and Sarah Ann Dewly.
  • Elizabeth Ann Shepherd married Alfred Smoothy, son of John Smoothy and Ann Hymus, in 1867 in Queensland.
  • On 21 July 1921,her husband, Alfred Smoothy died in Queensland at age 75.
  • Elizabeth Ann Shepherd died in 1929 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Children of Elizabeth Ann Shepherd and Alfred Smoothy

Reginald Harry Sheppard

M, b. circa 1895

Caroline Elizabeth Sheppherd

F, b. circa 1822, d. 9 October 1904
  • Caroline Elizabeth Sheppherd was born circa 1822 in England.
  • She was the daughter of Daniel Sheppherd and Mary Edmund.
  • Caroline Elizabeth Sheppherd married William Staines, son of William Staines and Rachel Flood, on 29 November 1844 in Lambeth, England.
  • Caroline Elizabeth Sheppherd and William Staines immigrated to Sydney, New South Wales, in 1853. They came as assisted passengers on the "SS Herefordshire". William was 35 and Caroline 29. Their sons John aged 8 and William 5 were with them. A daughter Caroline was born on the voyage. William senior was listed as a railway worker. Another Staines family Frederick aged 24, Eliza aged 20 and William 2 were on the same ship.
  • Caroline Elizabeth Sheppherd died on 9 October 1904 in Molong, New South Wales.
  • Caroline was buried in Molong Cemetery.

Children of Caroline Elizabeth Sheppherd and William Staines

Daniel Sheppherd

M, b. circa 1785
  • Daniel Sheppherd was born circa 1785.
  • Daniel Sheppherd married Mary Edmund in 1810.

Child of Daniel Sheppherd and Mary Edmund

Catherine Sheridan

F, b. 1866, d. 25 November 1908
  • Catherine Sheridan was born in 1866.
  • She was the daughter of Frank Sheriden and Ellen Plant.
  • At the age of 20 years, Catherine Sheridan married Reuben Gowlett, son of William Gowlett and Sarah Ann Unwin, in 1886 in Queensland.
  • Catherine Sheridan died on 25 November 1908 in Queensland.
  • Catherine was buried on 27 November 1908 in Cabarlah Cemetery.

Children of Catherine Sheridan and Reuben Gowlett

Ellen Sheridan

F, b. 1871

Jane Sheridan

F, b. 20 January 1843, d. 17 January 1934
  • Jane Sheridan was born on 20 January 1843 in County Mayo, Ireland. She was the daugher of Richard Sheridan and Mary Ann Hughs.
  • Jane Sheridan married Samuel Browne, son of William H(olden) Browne and Mary McCleary, circa 1870.
  • Jane Sheridan and Samuel Browne immigrated to Brisbane on 22 February 1875. Samuel aged 31 and Jane 30 travelled with Holden, aged 2 on the Winefred from London.
  • Jane Sheridan and Samuel Browne appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Cawdor. Samuel was a farmer.
  • Jane Sheridan died on 17 January 1934 in Queensland at age 90.
  • Jane was buried in Highfields Baptist Cemetery.
    Grave of Samuel and Jane (nee SHERIDAN) BROWNE , Highfields Baptist Cemetery. Copyright 2006, http://www.ChapelHill.homeip.net

Children of Jane Sheridan and Samuel Browne

Frank Sheriden

M, b. circa 1830
  • Frank Sheriden was born circa 1830.
  • Frank Sheriden married Ellen Plant circa 1860.

Children of Frank Sheriden and Ellen Plant

Ellen Charlotte Sherlock

F, b. 1860
  • Ellen Charlotte Sherlock was born in 1860 in Hanover Square, London.
  • Her marriage, at 20 years, to Levi Hockey, son of Albert Hockey and Sarah Ann Peach, was registered in the June 1880 Quarter in Westminister, London Registration District.

Child of Ellen Charlotte Sherlock and Levi Hockey

Elizabeth Sherriff

F, b. circa 1860
  • Elizabeth Sherriff was born circa 1860.
  • Elizabeth Sherriff married Thomas Henry Wilson circa 1880.

Child of Elizabeth Sherriff and Thomas Henry Wilson

Ruth Shervey

F, b. circa 1855
  • Ruth Shervey was born circa 1855.