Ernest Victor Metcalf

M, b. 3 September 1864

Ethel Gertrude Metcalf

F, b. 1898

Frederick William Metcalf

M, b. 23 September 1860, d. 12 November 1892
  • Frederick William Metcalf was born on 23 September 1860 in Port Sorrell, Tasmania.
  • He was the son of Charles Foord Metcalf and Ann Thorn.
  • At the age of 25 years, 3 months and 21 days, Frederick William Metcalf married Emma Watts, daughter of William Kent Watts and Maria Burgess, on 13 January 1886 in Deloraine, Tasmania.
  • On 3 April 1890,his wife, Emma Watts died in Deloraine, Tasmania, at age 28.
  • Frederick William Metcalf died on 12 November 1892 in Deloraine, Tasmania, at age 32.

George Randolf Metcalf

M, b. 30 September 1868, d. 25 February 1869
  • George Randolf Metcalf was born on 30 September 1868 in Port Sorrell, Tasmania.
  • He was the son of Charles Foord Metcalf and Ann Thorn.
  • George Randolf Metcalf died on 25 February 1869 in Port Sorrell, Tasmania.

Laurence Bernard Metcalf

M, b. 30 March 1904, d. 10 April 1986

Leslie John Metcalf

M, b. 25 May 1894, d. 7 June 1917
  • Leslie John Metcalf was born on 25 May 1894 in Deloraine, Tasmania.
  • He was the son of Edward Joseph John Metcalf and Caroline Selina Watts.
  • Leslie John Metcalf enlisted in the Military on 15 May 1916 in Claremont, Tasmania. His service number was 1911 and he joined the 2/40 Batallion. He was a 21 year old farmer and his next of kin was his father Edward METCALF of Burnie. Les was 5'51/2" tall, 9 stone, with fair complexion, brown eyes and brown hair.
    He served in France and was wounded in action on 30 April 1917. He recovered and rejoined his unit.
  • Leslie John Metcalf killed in action on 7 June 1917 in France at age 23.
  • Leslie was buried in Ypres Memorial Cemetery.

Mabel Metcalf

F, b. 1891
  • Mabel Metcalf was born in 1891 in Mersey, Tasmania. She was the daughter of James Henry MEDCRAFT and Florence Eva BARKER.
  • At the age of 21 years, Mabel Metcalf married Eliezer Butler, son of Josiah Butler and Eliza Burgess, in 1912.

Child of Mabel Metcalf and Eliezer Butler

Mabel Caroline Metcalf

F, b. 11 September 1891, d. 12 July 1978

Rodham Selwyn Metcalf

M, b. 8 October 1910

Unnamed Female Metcalf

F, b. 21 November 1866
  • Unnamed Female Metcalf was born on 21 November 1866 in Port Sorrell, Tasmania. (Possibly Camilla Jane.)
  • She was the daughter of Charles Foord Metcalf and Ann Thorn.

George John Metcalfe

M, b. circa 1870

Agnes Methven

F, b. 1834, d. 1914
  • Agnes Methven was born in 1834 in Levan, Fife, Scotland. She was the daughter of Agnes Blyth and Thomas Methven.
  • She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Scoonie, Fife, Scotland. Agnes, born Levan, Fife, was an 18 year old flax mill spinner living with her parents, Agnes and Thomas and siblings.

  • She immigrated to Melbourne in 1861.
  • At the age of 29 years, Agnes Methven married Alexander Alfred Bridgeman, son of Thomas Bridgeman and Sarah Newitt, in 1863 in Victoria. [Reg. No 30]
  • In November 1903,her husband, Alexander Alfred Bridgeman died in Snake Valley, Carngham, Victoria. [Reg No 12834]. His father was given as Thomas Bridgeman and mother Sara Newitt. According to an article in the Weekly Times he was born in 1840.
  • Agnes Methven died in 1914 in Carngham, Victoria.

Children of Agnes Methven and Alexander Alfred Bridgeman

Tobias Ernst Metzger

M, b. circa 1855

Ann Marie Mewing

F, b. 1883, d. 1883

Clara Louise Mewing

F, b. 23 April 1899
  • Clara Louise Mewing was born on 23 April 1899 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Hermann Theodor Mewing and Ellen Tweedale.
  • At the age of 25 years and 2 months, Clara Louise Mewing married Richard Roy Armitage in July 1924 in St George the Martyr Church of England, Crow's Nest.

Clara Maria Mewing

F, b. 1874, d. 1918

Dorothy Grace Mewing

F, b. 3 October 1910
  • Dorothy Grace Mewing was born on 3 October 1910 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Hermann Theodor Mewing and Ellen Tweedale.
  • Dorothy Grace Mewing appeared on the Electoral Roll with Hermann Theodor Mewing and Ellen Tweedale between 1934 and 1937 in Albert Street, Crow's Nest. Herman still managed the grocery store, with his children Percy, Dorothy (who disappeared from the roll by 1937) and Robert (Bob) all working for him. Margert his daughter-in-law and Ellen his wife carried out home duties.

Ellen Marie Mewing

F, b. 16 July 1896, d. 21 June 1900
  • Ellen Marie Mewing was born on 16 July 1896 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Hermann Theodor Mewing and Ellen Tweedale.
  • Ellen Marie Mewing died on 21 June 1900 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 3.

Emma Elizabeth Mewing

F, b. 1879

Hermann Mewing

M, b. 1846, d. 10 March 1919
  • Hermann Mewing was born in 1846 in Rhmhusen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. He was the son of Johann Matthias Mewing     and Maria Margarethe Magdalene Jarck.
  • At the age of 21 years, Hermann Mewing married Maria Louise Justine Schmidt on 2 November 1867 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • On 2 April 1893,his wife, Maria Louise Justine Schmidt died in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Hermann Mewing died on 10 March 1919 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Hermann was buried on 11 March 1919 in Nundah Cemetery.

Children of Hermann Mewing and Maria Louise Justine Schmidt

Hermann Theodor Mewing

M, b. 28 August 1872, d. 13 March 1942
  • Hermann Theodor Mewing was born on 28 August 1872 in Logan, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Hermann Mewing and Maria Louise Justine Schmidt.
  • At the age of 21 years, 3 months and 4 days, Hermann Theodor Mewing married Ellen Tweedale on 2 December 1893 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Hermann Theodor Mewing and Ellen Tweedale appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1919 living at Crow's Nest. Herman was a grocer and Ellen carried out domestic duties. Herman's brother Theodore was a jeweller in Crow's Nest at the time.
  • Hermann Theodor Mewing and Ellen Tweedale appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Albert Street, Crow's Nest. Hermann was a grocer and Ellen carried out home duties. Their son Percy and his wife Margaret may have lived with them as Percy was an assistant grocer of the same address.
  • Hermann Theodor Mewing and Ellen Tweedale appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Albert Street, Crow's Nest. Hermann was a grocer.
  • Hermann Theodor Mewing and Ellen Tweedale appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1934 and 1937 living at Albert Street, Crow's Nest. Herman still managed the grocery store, with his children Percy, Dorothy (who disappeared from the roll by 1937) and Robert (Bob) all working for him. Margert his daughter-in-law and Ellen his wife carried out home duties.
  • On 23 October 1937 The Roma and Western Star Advertiser advised - CROW'S NEST MAN TO PAY £402
    In the Police Court at Crow's Nest on Tuesday, before Mr. J. E. Landy, P.M., in the adjourned case in which Hermann Theodor Mewing was charged with having furnished a false income tax return for the year commencing July 1, 1930, and ended June 30, 1931, defendant was ordered to pay £402/ 6/2, being double the amount of the tax payment which had been evaded.
  • Hermann Theodor Mewing died on 13 March 1942 in Queensland at age 69.
  • Hermann was buried on 14 March 1942 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
  • The following article appeared in the his obituary appeared inThe Courier Mail:- It read"CROW'S NEST.— The death is announced of Mr. Herman Theodor Mewing, aged 69, who had been a general storekeeper in Crow's Nest for 31 years, having established the business with his brother (the late Mr. T. C. Mewing in 1911. He was born in the Logan district, went to Mackay after his marriage to Miss E. Tweedale, and engaged in cane farming for six years before coming to Crow's Nest. When he retired a few years ago he and Mrs. Mewing made a tour through Europe and the British Isles with the Empire Farmers' Group, and after returning to Crow's Nest they went to Toowoomba to live. Mr. Mewing is survived by his wife, two sons — Messrs. P. and R. Mewing (Crow's Nest) — and two daughters Mesdames R. R. Armltage (Lismore) and I. B. Dunsdon (Dalby)
    on 20 March 1942.
  • He left an estate of realty £3420, personalty £18,796.

Children of Hermann Theodor Mewing and Ellen Tweedale

Johannes Paul Mewing

M, b. 1871, d. 1875

John Francis Mewing

M, b. 21 August 1919, d. 1994
  • John Francis Mewing was born on 21 August 1919 in Toowoomba.
  • He was the son of Percy Hermann Mewing and Margaret Ellen Egan.
  • John Francis Mewing enlisted in the Australian Army on 30 May 1941 in Crow's Nest. He was living at Crow's Nest at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his father Percy. His service number was QX37488 (Q103347). He was discharged with the rank of Corporal on 10 Apr 1946 from the 25th Australian Infantry Battalion.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll with Percy Hermann Mewing and Margaret Ellen Egan in 1943. Percy was still a grocers assistant but most likely ran the shop. Margaret carried out home duties. Their two sons John and Kevin were listed as grocers, while Percy's brother Bob also worked in the store. Bob's wife Gladys carried out home duties. By 1949 Percy and Margaret has left the shop, leaving the store in the care of Bob and Gladys.
  • John Francis Mewing died in 1994 in Brisbane.

Louise Helene Mewing

F, b. 1877

Marie Louise Mewing

F, b. 1875, d. 1946

Children of Marie Louise Mewing and Robert Edmund Grimshaw

Martha Augusta Helena Mewing

F, b. 1884, d. 1884

Otto Henry Mewing

M, b. 1869, d. 1949

Percy Hermann Mewing

M, b. 13 June 1894, d. 2 July 1967
  • Percy Hermann Mewing was born on 13 June 1894 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Hermann Theodor Mewing and Ellen Tweedale.
  • At the age of 24 years, 4 months and 22 days, Percy Hermann Mewing married Margaret Ellen Egan, daughter of Stephen Egan and Bridget Meaney, on 4 November 1918 in Queensland.
  • Percy Hermann Mewing and Margaret Ellen Egan appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1930 living at Albert Street, Crow's Nest. Percy was a grocers assistant and Margaret carried out home duties. They may have lived with Percy's parents who owned the store.
  • Percy Hermann Mewing appeared on the Electoral Roll with Hermann Theodor Mewing and Ellen Tweedale between 1934 and 1937 in Albert Street, Crow's Nest. Herman still managed the grocery store, with his children Percy, Dorothy (who disappeared from the roll by 1937) and Robert (Bob) all working for him. Margert his daughter-in-law and Ellen his wife carried out home duties.
  • An article appeared in the The Courier Mail on on 10 September 1937 stating that "At a meeting of the Crow's Nest and District Ratepayers' Progress Association Mr. C. Donaldson was appointed secretary in place of Mr J. Maddern, who had resigned. Mr. P. Mewing was appointed treasurer. Mr. P. Guy gave notice of motion that the matter of having the pig yards shifted from the centre of the town, should be brought, up at the next meeting.
  • Percy Hermann Mewing was listed as the next of kin of John Francis Mewing when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 30 May 1941 in Crow's Nest. He was living at Crow's Nest at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his father Percy. His service number was QX37488 (Q103347). He was discharged with the rank of Corporal on 10 Apr 1946 from the 25th Australian Infantry Battalion.
  • Percy Hermann Mewing and Margaret Ellen Egan appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at an unknown place . Percy was still a grocers assistant but most likely ran the shop. Margaret carried out home duties. Their two sons John and Kevin were listed as grocers, while Percy's brother Bob also worked in the store. Bob's wife Gladys carried out home duties. By 1949 Percy and Margaret has left the shop, leaving the store in the care of Bob and Gladys.
  • Percy Hermann Mewing died on 2 July 1967 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 73.
  • Percy was buried on 4 July 1967 in Toowong Cemetery.

Child of Percy Hermann Mewing and Margaret Ellen Egan

Robert William Mewing

M, b. 19 July 1909, d. 1970
  • Robert William Mewing also went by the name of Bob.
  • He was born on 19 July 1909 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Hermann Theodor Mewing and Ellen Tweedale.
  • Robert William Mewing appeared on the Electoral Roll with Hermann Theodor Mewing and Ellen Tweedale between 1934 and 1937 in Albert Street, Crow's Nest. Herman still managed the grocery store, with his children Percy, Dorothy (who disappeared from the roll by 1937) and Robert (Bob) all working for him. Margert his daughter-in-law and Ellen his wife carried out home duties.
  • Robert William Mewing enlisted in the Australian Army on 18 August 1942 in Crow's Nest. He was living at Crow's Nest at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his wife Gladys. His service number was Q232634. He was discharged on 23 Oct 1945 with the rank of Private in the 7th Battalion.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll with Percy Hermann Mewing and Margaret Ellen Egan in 1943. Percy was still a grocers assistant but most likely ran the shop. Margaret carried out home duties. Their two sons John and Kevin were listed as grocers, while Percy's brother Bob also worked in the store. Bob's wife Gladys carried out home duties. By 1949 Percy and Margaret has left the shop, leaving the store in the care of Bob and Gladys.
  • Robert William Mewing appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1947 and 1954 living at Albert Street, Crow's Nest. Bob was a shop assistant and Gladys carried out home duties.
  • Robert William Mewing died in 1970 in Queensland.

Theodore Carl Mewing

M, b. 1880, d. 1924
  • Theodore Carl Mewing was born in 1880 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Hermann Mewing and Maria Louise Justine Schmidt.
  • Theodore Carl Mewing appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1919 living at Crow's Nest. He was a jeweller. His brother Hermann was a grocer in Crow's Nest at the time.
  • Theodore Carl Mewing died in 1924 in Queensland.