Bertrum Wesley Littleton

M, b. 23 October 1920, d. 16 November 1966
  • Bertrum Wesley Littleton was born on 23 October 1920 in Crow's Nest.
  • He was the son of Wesley George Littleton and Alice Mary Parker.
  • Bertrum Wesley Littleton enlisted in the Australian Army on 6 March 1943. He was living at Crow's Nest at the time of his enlistment and gave his next of kin as his mother Alice. He was dishcharge on 24 Oct 1944 with the rank of Lance Corporal in the 2nd 10th Battalion. His service number was QX49707 (Q104863.)
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at The Bluff, Anduramba, Crow's Nest. Bertrum was a farmer.
  • Bertrum Wesley Littleton married Priscilla Catherine Smoothy, daughter of Norman Albert Smoothy and Alison Dascombe, circa 1950.
  • Bertrum Wesley Littleton died on 16 November 1966 at age 46.
  • Bertrum was buried on 17 November 1966 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Catherine Coleman Patricia Littleton

F, b. 1911, d. December 2005
  • Catherine Coleman Patricia Littleton was born in 1911 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Stanley (Stan) Littleton and Margaret Ellen Jospehine Ellis.
  • Catherine Coleman Patricia Littleton died in December 2005.
  • Catherine was buried on 30 December 2005 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Colin Alan Littleton

M, b. 6 July 1915, d. 8 May 2001
  • Colin Alan Littleton was born on 6 July 1915.
  • He was the son of John Harnden (Jack) Littleton and Clara Agard Swain.
  • Colin Alan Littleton commenced school at Pinelands State School on 6 July 1921.
  • At the age of 22 years, Colin Alan Littleton married Beryl Goodrick Chapman, daughter of Thomas Henry Chapman and Emily Louisa Charlotte Goodrick, in 1938 in Queensland.
  • Colin Alan Littleton was listed as the next of kin of Ivor Noel Littleton when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 15 January 1940 in Richmond, New South Wales. He was living at Crow's Nest at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his brother, Colin Littleton. His service number was 6940. He was discharged with the rank of Corporal with the 3rd Operational Training Unit on 3 May 1946.
  • Colin Alan Littleton and Beryl Goodrick Chapman appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1949 living at "Hillview", Crow's Nest. Colin was a farmer. Beryl's address was Balcarre's, Pinelands.
  • Colin Alan Littleton died on 8 May 2001 at age 85.
  • Colin was buried on 14 May 2001 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Doreen Monica Littleton

F, b. 21 February 1914, d. 2 March 1994
  • Doreen Monica Littleton was born on 21 February 1914 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Alfred Trevethan Littleton and Jane Gleeson.
  • Doreen Monica Littleton witnessed the Note of Violet (Maud) Askin on 29 September 1926 in Crow's Nest; the results of recently held music examinations were published in The Brisbane Courier -.
  • Doreen Monica Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Crow's Nest. She carried out home duties and most likley lived with her parents.
  • She appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Crow's Nest. She carried out home duties.
  • Doreen Monica Littleton married Walter Lange circa 1950. They had two children.
  • Doreen Monica Littleton died on 2 March 1994 at age 80.

Edna Littleton

M, b. April 1904, d. 1 October 1943
  • Edna Littleton was born in April 1904 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of John Harnden (Jack) Littleton and Clara Agard Swain.
  • Edna Littleton commenced school at Pinelands State School on 3 October 1910.
  • He was of the Methodist faith.
  • He was a bridesmaid at the wedding of May Grace Littleton and Alfred (Gilbert) Davis on 24 January 1923 in Methodist Church, Toowoomba, Queensland; The following article appeared in The Queenslander on 3 Feb 1923:- The marriage of Mr. A.G. Davies (Crow's Nest) and Miss M. Littleton (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Littleton , Pinelands, Crow's Nest, and a great niece of Mrs. V. H. Groom, Toowoomba) was solemnised at the Toowoomba Methodist Church on January 24. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. R. Littleton. Her travelling gown was of navy blue crepe de Chine, with bodice and loose panels, being braided and bended in henna, and a navy blue hat, lined with henna, and finished with, flowers in the same tones. Miss Edna Littleton (her sister) attended as bridesmaid, and wore apricot charmante, piped with black, and a black hat. Mr. Arthur. Hillenberg was best man. The reception was held at the Cafe Alexandra. The honeymoon will be spent at Brisbane and the seaside.
  • At the time of her father's death in 1929 she was a nurse.
  • On 20 August 1929,Edna Littleton's father, John Harnden (Jack) Littleton died in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 64. His death was reported in the Queensland Times:- " CROWS' NEST IDENTITY'S DEATH. Mr. John Harden Littleton of Pine lands, who was known as the "father" of Crow's Nest, was found, shot through the head, at the back of the house at which he was staying, on Tuesday night. The late Mr. Littleton had lived in the Crow's Nest district for over 40 years. He opened the Pinelands State School in 1888, and acted, as school teacher for a long period. About 1914 he suffered a severe nervous break down, and had been in indifferent health since then. He took a very active interest in the welfare of the Show Society, being patron for a number of years. He donated several cups, and was a consistent exhibitor, winning many prizes, He leaves a widow, three daughters, and six sons - Mrs. A. Davis (Esk). Nurse Edna Littleton (Brisbane), and Miss Mona Littleton (Pinelands), and Messrs. Ven., Ivor, Roy, Val, John, and Colin Littleton, all of Pinelands. The deceased'a brothers are Messrs. A. T. Littleton (Chairman of the Crow's Nest Shire Council); E, T. Littleton (Sladevlle, Warwick), Francis Harold , and Stanley Westley. His sisters are Mrs. Gowlett (Toowoomba) and Miss Grace Littleton Brisbane). The funeral took place yesterday from the Methodist Church, to the Crow's Nest cemetery.
  • Edna Littleton died on 1 October 1943 in Queensland at age 39.
  • Edna was buried on 2 October 1943 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Edward Telfar (Ted) Littleton

M, b. 1868, d. 1950
  • Edward Telfar (Ted) Littleton was born in 1868 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of John Thomas Littleton and Harriet Ball.
  • Edward Telfar (Ted) Littleton commenced school at Crow's Nest State School in 1877.
  • Between 1882 and 1883 Ted was the pound keeper at Crow's Nest.
  • At the age of 27 years, Edward Telfar (Ted) Littleton married Ella Grace Bullock, daughter of Michael William Bullock and Ellen Littleton, in 1895 in Queensland.
  • Edward Telfar (Ted) Littleton enrolled his son Roland Edward Littleton in school at Crow's Nest State School in 1901.
  • Edward Telfar (Ted) Littleton enrolled his daughter Leila Grace Littleton in school at Crow's Nest State School in 1901.
  • Edward Telfar (Ted) Littleton and Ella Grace Bullock appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Queen Street, Crow's Nest. Edward was a school teacher.
  • Edward Telfar (Ted) Littleton was living at Warwick the time of the death of his brother John Harnden (Jack) Littleton on 20 August 1929 in Crow's Nest, Queensland; His death was reported in the Queensland Times:- " CROWS' NEST IDENTITY'S DEATH. Mr. John Harden Littleton of Pine lands, who was known as the "father" of Crow's Nest, was found, shot through the head, at the back of the house at which he was staying, on Tuesday night. The late Mr. Littleton had lived in the Crow's Nest district for over 40 years. He opened the Pinelands State School in 1888, and acted, as school teacher for a long period. About 1914 he suffered a severe nervous break down, and had been in indifferent health since then. He took a very active interest in the welfare of the Show Society, being patron for a number of years. He donated several cups, and was a consistent exhibitor, winning many prizes, He leaves a widow, three daughters, and six sons - Mrs. A. Davis (Esk). Nurse Edna Littleton (Brisbane), and Miss Mona Littleton (Pinelands), and Messrs. Ven., Ivor, Roy, Val, John, and Colin Littleton, all of Pinelands. The deceased'a brothers are Messrs. A. T. Littleton (Chairman of the Crow's Nest Shire Council); E, T. Littleton (Sladevlle, Warwick), Francis Harold , and Stanley Westley. His sisters are Mrs. Gowlett (Toowoomba) and Miss Grace Littleton Brisbane). The funeral took place yesterday from the Methodist Church, to the Crow's Nest cemetery.
  • On 12 August 1941,his wife, Ella Grace Bullock died in Queensland.
  • Edward Telfar (Ted) Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Sharpe Street, Crow's Nest.
  • Edward Telfar (Ted) Littleton died in 1950 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Children of Edward Telfar (Ted) Littleton and Ella Grace Bullock

Ellen Littleton

F, b. 1844, d. 8 April 1931
  • Ellen Littleton was born in 1844 in Cawsand, Cornwall, England.
  • She was the daughter of Hugh Littleton and Ann Ball Stephens.
  • Ellen Littleton's birth was registered in the St Germans, Cornwall Registration District in the December 1844 Quarter.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Ellen Littleton was living in the household of Ann Ball Stephens. Ann, was shown as a widowed 45 year old house keeper born Millbrook. Living with her was her children including Thomas, a 22 year old butcher, born Millbrook Devon, and Ellen a 6 year old scholar born Cawsand, Cornwall.

  • At the age of 24 years, Ellen Littleton married Michael William Bullock in 1868 in Queensland. Helen had previously been married to a Robinson.
  • Ellen Littleton's son Norman Eric Bullock was enrolled in school at Crow's Nest State School in 1901.
  • Ellen Littleton and Michael William Bullock appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Glencoe. Michael was a farmer. Their sons Percy, a labourer; Frank, a teacher; Reginald, a farmer; and William, a teacher also lived at Glencoe.
  • Ellen Littleton and Michael William Bullock appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Glencoe. Michael was a farmer.
  • On 10 May 1922,her husband, Michael William Bullock died in Queensland.
  • Ellen Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Glencoe. She carried out home duties.
  • Ellen Littleton died on 8 April 1931 in Queensland.
  • Ellen was buried on 9 April 1931 in Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery. CEOLD1-012-0014.

Children of Ellen Littleton and Michael William Bullock

Eric George Littleton

M, b. 1907, d. 16 June 1998
  • Eric George Littleton was born in 1907 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Wesley George Littleton and Alice Mary Parker.
  • Eric George Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1934 living at Crow's Nest. He was a labourer.
  • At the age of 29 years, Eric George Littleton married Lillian Beatrice Dann in 1936 in Queensland.
  • Eric George Littleton and Lillian Beatrice Dann appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1949 living at Crow's Nest. Eric was a labourer and Lillian carried out home duties.
  • On 26 December 1978,his wife, Lillian Beatrice Dann died in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Eric George Littleton died on 16 June 1998.
  • Eric was buried on 19 June 1998 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Ethel Maud Littleton

F, b. 11 January 1889, d. 8 December 1889
  • Ethel Maud Littleton was born on 11 January 1889.
  • She was the daughter of Harold Littleton and Elizabeth Lacey.
  • Ethel Maud Littleton died on 8 December 1889.

Florence Mary Littleton

F, b. 13 September 1906, d. 30 May 2000
  • Florence Mary Littleton was born on 13 September 1906 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Alfred Trevethan Littleton and Jane Gleeson.
  • Florence Mary Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at William Street, Crow's Nest. She was a clerk.
  • At the age of 24 years, 4 months and 1 day, Florence Mary Littleton married Denis Clarence Skelly, son of Bernard Michael Skelly and Elizabeth Lily Fox, on 14 January 1931 in Queensland. They had two children.
  • Florence Mary Littleton and Denis Clarence Skelly appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1934 living at Nolan Street, Crow's Nest. Denis was a store keeper, most likely in his father's shop and Florence carried out home duties.
  • Florence Mary Littleton was listed as the next of kin of Denis Clarence Skelly when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 24 August 1942 in Brisbane. He gave his next of kin as his wife Florence, both living at Crow's Nest. He was discharged on 17 Jan 1946 with the rank of Corporal in the 7 Stores Depot, Toowoomba.
  • On 5 January 1966,her husband, Denis Clarence Skelly died in Crow's Nest at age 61.
  • Florence Mary Littleton died on 30 May 2000 at age 93.
  • Florence was buried on 2 June 2000 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Francis Ball (Frank) Littleton

M, b. 1881, d. 1 February 1955
  • Francis Ball (Frank) Littleton was born in 1881 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • He was the son of John Thomas Littleton and Harriet Ball.
  • Francis Ball (Frank) Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Railway Premises, Crow's Nest. Frank was an engine cleaner.
  • At the age of 40 years, Francis Ball (Frank) Littleton married Mary Alice Hayden, daughter of Patrick Hayden and Margaret Peters, in 1921 in Queensland.
  • Francis Ball (Frank) Littleton and Mary Alice Hayden appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1949 living at Crow's Nest. Frank was a stockman.
  • Francis Ball (Frank) Littleton died on 1 February 1955 in Queensland.
  • Francis was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Francis Thompson Littleton

M, b. 22 July 1915, d. 29 November 1993
  • Francis Thompson Littleton was born on 22 July 1915 in Crow's Nest.
  • Francis Thompson Littleton married Kathleen Ellen Denkel, daughter of William John Denkel and Gertrude May Scheu, circa 1940.
  • Francis Thompson Littleton enlisted in the Australian Air Force on 17 August 1941 in Brisbane. His service number was 414246 and he gave his next of kin as his wife Kathleen. He was discharged on 15 Nov 1945 with the rank of Corporal with the 7 Stores Depot.
  • He and Kathleen Ellen Denkel appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1949 living at Albert Street, Crow's Nest. Frank was a poulry farmer.
  • Francis Thompson Littleton died on 29 November 1993 at age 78.
  • Francis was buried on 1 December 1993 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.

Grace Littleton

F, b. 8 June 1838, d. 1932
  • Grace Littleton was born on 8 June 1838 in Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Hugh Littleton and Ann Ball Stephens.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Grace Littleton was living in the household of Ann Ball Stephens. Ann, was shown as a widowed 45 year old house keeper born Millbrook. Living with her was her children including Thomas, a 22 year old butcher, born Millbrook Devon, and Ellen a 6 year old scholar born Cawsand, Cornwall.

  • Grace Littleton immigrated on 22 November 1855 to Moreton Bay with Ann Ball Stephens. Ann 46 and her three daughters Ann 11, Grace 17 and Margaret 18 travellled on the Ramillies.
  • At the age of 20 years, Grace Littleton married Hon. William Henry Groom (9 Mar 1833 Plymouth - 8 Aug 1901 Melbourne)
    in 1859 in Queensland.
  • Grace Littleton died in 1932 in Queensland.

Harold Littleton

M, b. 17 July 1874, d. 1938
  • Harold Littleton was born on 17 July 1874.
  • He was the son of John Thomas Littleton and Harriet Ball.
  • At the age of 24 years and 30 days, Harold Littleton married Elizabeth Lacey, daughter of William Lacey and Sarah Ann McCullogh, on 16 August 1898 in Queensland.
  • In 1902 he was a member of the first Crow's Nest Band; Band members were Raymond White, Frederick Williams, Alf Colthrup, James Gleeson, Walter George Benton, Norman White, John William Brass, Thomas Askin, Alfred William Blinco, Tim Gleeson, Anthony Lavery, James Connolly, James Nathanial Cole and HENDY.
  • Harold Littleton and Elizabeth Lacey appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at South Street, Crow's Nest. Harold was a mail man.
  • Harold Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at South Street, Crow's Nest. Harold was a mailman.
  • He and Elizabeth Lacey appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at South Street, Crow's Nest. Harold was a mailman.
  • Harold Littleton died in 1938 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Children of Harold Littleton and Elizabeth Lacey

Harriet (Grace) Littleton

F, b. 1878, d. 1959
  • Harriet (Grace) Littleton was born in 1878 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of John Thomas Littleton and Harriet Ball.
  • Harriet (Grace) Littleton and John Thomas Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Thallon Street, Crow's Nest. John was a storekeeper and his daughter Harriett most likely kept house for him.
  • Harriet (Grace) Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Crow's Nest. She was a housekeeper.
  • She was living in Brisbane the time of the death of his brother John Harnden (Jack) Littleton on 20 August 1929 in Crow's Nest, Queensland; His death was reported in the Queensland Times:- " CROWS' NEST IDENTITY'S DEATH. Mr. John Harden Littleton of Pine lands, who was known as the "father" of Crow's Nest, was found, shot through the head, at the back of the house at which he was staying, on Tuesday night. The late Mr. Littleton had lived in the Crow's Nest district for over 40 years. He opened the Pinelands State School in 1888, and acted, as school teacher for a long period. About 1914 he suffered a severe nervous break down, and had been in indifferent health since then. He took a very active interest in the welfare of the Show Society, being patron for a number of years. He donated several cups, and was a consistent exhibitor, winning many prizes, He leaves a widow, three daughters, and six sons - Mrs. A. Davis (Esk). Nurse Edna Littleton (Brisbane), and Miss Mona Littleton (Pinelands), and Messrs. Ven., Ivor, Roy, Val, John, and Colin Littleton, all of Pinelands. The deceased'a brothers are Messrs. A. T. Littleton (Chairman of the Crow's Nest Shire Council); E, T. Littleton (Sladevlle, Warwick), Francis Harold , and Stanley Westley. His sisters are Mrs. Gowlett (Toowoomba) and Miss Grace Littleton Brisbane). The funeral took place yesterday from the Methodist Church, to the Crow's Nest cemetery.
  • Harriet (Grace) Littleton died in 1959 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Harriet Alice (Etta) Littleton

F, b. 25 February 1916, d. 16 February 2006

Harriet Sarah Littleton

F, b. 1896, d. 29 August 1984
  • Harriet Sarah Littleton was also known as Sarah.
  • She was born in 1896 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Alfred Trevethan Littleton and Jane Gleeson.
  • At the age of 27 years, Harriet Sarah Littleton married Thomas Garrahy, son of Michael Garrahy and Mary Fitzgerald, in 1923 in Queensland.
  • Harriet Sarah Littleton and Thomas Garrahy appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Crow's Nest. Thomas was a farmer.
  • Harriet Sarah Littleton and Thomas Garrahy appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1934 living at Crow's Nest. Thomas was a farmer and Harriet carried out home duties. His brother John farmed at Pechey and his mother Mary lived in Crow's Nest.
  • Harriet Sarah Littleton and Thomas Garrahy appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Crow's Nest. Thomas was a farmer.
  • Harriet Sarah Littleton died on 29 August 1984.
  • Harriet was buried on 31 August 1984 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Child of Harriet Sarah Littleton and Thomas Garrahy

Helen Harriet Littleton

F, b. 5 December 1900, d. 1976

Hugh Littleton

M, b. 20 October 1862, d. 1863
  • Hugh Littleton was born on 20 October 1862 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • He was the son of John Thomas Littleton and Harriet Ball.
  • Hugh Littleton died in 1863 in Queensland.

Hugh Littleton

M, b. 15 January 1802, d. March 1844
  • Hugh Littleton was born on 15 January 1802 in Antony, Cornwall, England.
  • Hugh Littleton married Ann Ball Stephens circa 1827.
  • Hugh Littleton and Ann Ball Stephens appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in West Street, Maker. Hugh, a butcher, and Ann, both 35, lived with their children including John aged 12. Hugh's 98 year old father also lived with the family. They were all born in Cornwall.

  • His death was recorded with the St Germans, Cornwall, Registration District in the March 1844 Quarter. St Germans includes Maker and Milbrook.

Children of Hugh Littleton and Ann Ball Stephens

Hugh Valentine Littleton

M, b. 14 February 1911
  • Hugh Valentine Littleton was also known as Valentine or Val.
  • He was born on 14 February 1911 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of John Harnden (Jack) Littleton and Clara Agard Swain.
  • Hugh Valentine Littleton commenced school at Pinelands State School on 30 January 1917.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1934 living at Crow's Nest. He was a labourer.
  • At the age of 24 years, Hugh Valentine Littleton married Detta Sarah Olga Scott in 1936 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Hugh Valentine Littleton and Detta Sarah Olga Scott appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1949 living at Crow's Nest. Hugh was a labourer.
  • In 1976,his wife, Detta Sarah Olga Scott died in Queensland.

Ida Elizabeth Littleton

F, b. 10 May 1900, d. 4 January 1902
  • Ida Elizabeth Littleton was born on 10 May 1900.
  • She was the daughter of Harold Littleton and Elizabeth Lacey.
  • Ida Elizabeth Littleton died on 4 January 1902 at age 1.

Ivor Noel Littleton

M, b. 16 April 1908, d. 1965
  • Ivor Noel Littleton was born on 16 April 1908 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • He was the son of John Harnden (Jack) Littleton and Clara Agard Swain.
  • Ivor Noel Littleton commenced school at Pinelands State School on 27 June 1914.
  • He was a member of the Crow's Nest Rife Club in 1929; Robert and Richard were proficient marksmen and members of the Crow's Nest Rifle Club.
  • He enlisted in the Australian Air Force on 15 January 1940 in Richmond, New South Wales. He was living at Crow's Nest at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his brother, Colin Littleton. His service number was 6940. He was discharged with the rank of Corporal with the 3rd Operational Training Unit on 3 May 1946.
  • Ivor Noel Littleton died in 1965 in Queensland.

Ivy (Grace) Ellen Littleton

F, b. 17 July 1912, d. 6 July 2016

James Harold Littleton

M, b. 6 January 1910, d. 8 September 1979

John Francis Littleton

M, b. 14 December 1904, d. 17 October 1968
  • John Francis Littleton was born on 14 December 1904 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Alfred Trevethan Littleton and Jane Gleeson.
  • 6 July 1927 the following article appeared in The Courier Mail. It read:-
    "EMU CREEK (Q.) TWENTY YEARS' STOMACH, LIVER - AND KIDNEY DISEASE CURED.
    I was a sufferer for twenty years from Stomach, Liver, and Kidney Disease. The chief seat of trouble was the kidneys, and all medicines, doctors' skill and attention in hospital were useless, until I consulted Mr. Kugelman, under whose powerful and skilful treatment I was thoroughly restored.
    (Signed) JOHN MADDERN."
    Sworn before me at Emu Creek, 21st September. 1907.
    (Signed) J. F. LITTLETON, J.P."
  • John Francis Littleton died on 17 October 1968 at age 63.

John Harnden (Jack) Littleton

M, b. 20 October 1864, d. 20 August 1929
  • John Harnden (Jack) Littleton was born on 20 October 1864 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of John Thomas Littleton and Harriet Ball.
  • John Harnden (Jack) Littleton commenced school at Crow's Nest State School in 1877.
  • In August 1879 John was the pound keeper at Crow's Nest.
  • At the age of 31 years, John Harnden (Jack) Littleton married Clara Agard Swain, daughter of Frederic John Baynham Swain and Caroline Phelps, in 1896 in Queensland.
  • John Harnden (Jack) Littleton selected land - Portion 62v, Parish of Crow's Nest. He held 80 acres for which he was paying £9/17/2d rent per annum after having paid a survey fee of £1/8/5d
    in 1898.
  • He and Clara Agard Swain appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Queensland. John was a school teacher.
  • On 17 October 1904 the Pinelands State School was opened. John was the first teacher at the school.
    John Harnden Littleton and the children of the Pinelands State School 1905
  • John Harnden (Jack) Littleton and Clara Agard Swain appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Crow's Nest, Queensland. John was a school teacher.
  • John Harnden (Jack) Littleton died on 20 August 1929 in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 64. His death was reported in the Queensland Times:- " CROWS' NEST IDENTITY'S DEATH. Mr. John Harden Littleton of Pine lands, who was known as the "father" of Crow's Nest, was found, shot through the head, at the back of the house at which he was staying, on Tuesday night. The late Mr. Littleton had lived in the Crow's Nest district for over 40 years. He opened the Pinelands State School in 1888, and acted, as school teacher for a long period. About 1914 he suffered a severe nervous break down, and had been in indifferent health since then. He took a very active interest in the welfare of the Show Society, being patron for a number of years. He donated several cups, and was a consistent exhibitor, winning many prizes, He leaves a widow, three daughters, and six sons - Mrs. A. Davis (Esk). Nurse Edna Littleton (Brisbane), and Miss Mona Littleton (Pinelands), and Messrs. Ven., Ivor, Roy, Val, John, and Colin Littleton, all of Pinelands. The deceased'a brothers are Messrs. A. T. Littleton (Chairman of the Crow's Nest Shire Council); E, T. Littleton (Sladevlle, Warwick), Francis Harold , and Stanley Westley. His sisters are Mrs. Gowlett (Toowoomba) and Miss Grace Littleton Brisbane). The funeral took place yesterday from the Methodist Church, to the Crow's Nest cemetery.
  • He was buried on 23 August 1929 in Crow's Nest Cemetery following a service at the Methodist Church.
  • The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. Jack & Clara's names were amongst them.
    Pioneer Plaque to Jack & Clara Littleton - Crow's Nest Methodist Church

Children of John Harnden (Jack) Littleton and Clara Agard Swain

John Thomas Littleton

M, b. 17 April 1829, d. 7 August 1924
  • John Thomas Littleton was born on 17 April 1829 in Millbrook, Devon, England.
  • He was the son of Hugh Littleton and Ann Ball Stephens.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, John Thomas Littleton was living in the household of Hugh Littleton and Ann Ball Stephens in West Street, Maker. Hugh, a butcher, and Ann, both 35, lived with their children including John aged 12. Hugh's 98 year old father also lived with the family. They were all born in Cornwall.

  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, John Thomas Littleton was living in the household of Ann Ball Stephens. Ann, was shown as a widowed 45 year old house keeper born Millbrook. Living with her was her children including Thomas, a 22 year old butcher, born Millbrook Devon, and Ellen a 6 year old scholar born Cawsand, Cornwall.

  • At the age of 32 years, 4 months and 30 days, John Thomas Littleton married Harriet Ball on 16 September 1861 in Pittenween, Fife, Scotland. They arrived in Australia sometime in in 1862 having salied on the Clifton and John found work at Gowrie Creek.
  • John Thomas Littleton selected land - Parish of Crows Nest, Portion 1222 (Millbrook)
    in 1875.
  • He enrolled his children John Harnden (Jack) Littleton, Mary, Edward, Wesley and Alfred in school at Crow's Nest State School in 1877. The Littleton children had previously attended the Gowrie Creek School.
  • John Thomas Littleton. On 10 Nov 1880a fund raising event was held for the ensuing the newly built Perseverance Primitive Methodist Church, which cost £41, excluding gratuitous labour, was opened free of debt. Joseph Cossart acted as steward for the meeting which was chaired by Rev Thomas Thatcher, and attended by Mr Munro, Mr Littleton, Mr Mitchell, Mr Stone, and Mr Merritt. A special thanks went to William Gunter.
  • On 24 March 1883 Rev Thatcher and J T Littleton attended the Anniversary of the Raff Street Primitive Methodist Church.
  • On 28 August 1896,his wife, Harriet Ball died in Queensland.
  • John Thomas Littleton and Harriet (Grace) Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Thallon Street, Crow's Nest. John was a storekeeper and his daughter Harriett most likely kept house for him.
  • John Thomas Littleton died on 7 August 1924 in Queensland at age 95.
  • John was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
  • The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. John & Ann's names were amongst them.
    Pioneer Plaque to John & Ann Littleton - Crow's Nest Methodist Church

Children of John Thomas Littleton and Harriet Ball

Joyce Thelma Littleton

F, b. 1918, d. 1997

Kevin Littleton

M, b. 1932, d. circa 1999