Lillian Pearce

F, b. 1889

Louisa Pearce

F, b. 19 June 1853, d. 23 January 1927
  • Louisa Pearce was baptized on 19 June 1853 in Chipperham, Wiltshire, England. She was the daugher of William Pearce and Mary Smart. When she was 10 her family moved to Cardiff in Wales looking for better work opportunities.
  • At the age of 21 years, 10 months and 8 days, Louisa Pearce married Henry Newton on 27 April 1875 in Church of St Mary the Virgin, Cardiff, Wales.
  • In 1892 the family moved to a selection on Emu Creek, at Djuan in the Haden District. in 1900 they purchased Portion 3 at Djuan, 690 acres. They built their house on this land and gradually expanded their holdings to over 2000 acres, including that of their son John. Here they milked over 100 cows by hand and ran a very successful dairy and cheese factory. "Old Newton's Cheese" was very much in demand.
  • Louisa Pearce and Henry Newton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. Henry was a farmer. Their son John William was also farming at Djuan and most likely lived with them.
  • In 1913 Henry and Lousia sold the farm at Emu Creek and moved to Square Top near Dalby where they named their farm Rowden Farm after Louisa's birthplace in Wildshire.
  • Louisa Pearce died on 23 January 1927 in Rowden Farm, Dalby, Queensland, at age 73.
  • The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. Henry & Louisa's names were amongst them.
    Memorial Plaque to Henry & Louisa Newton - Crow's Nest Methodist Church

Children of Louisa Pearce and Henry Newton

Mary Pearce

F, b. circa 1791, d. before 10 January 1863
  • Mary Pearce was born circa 1791 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • Mary Pearce married Samuel Hooper, son of Thomas Hooper and Ann Farr, on 21 June 1810 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • Mary was a beneficiary to her mother-in-law's will.
    "I give my body to the dust from which ist was made to be buried in Merriott Church yard in the grave with my beloved son Jesse by the side of my dear husband ___
    I give the cottage in which I live with the garden around it to my son Robert Hooper who resides with me.
    I give my goods and chattels to the same Robert Hooper with the proviso that if Thomas Hooper my son should return that Robert Hooper shall give him proportion of my best bed on which I have lain with the bedstead and bedding.
    I give my wearing apparel between my daughter Susan and my daughter in law Mary the wife of Samuel Hooper.
    Signed this 29th day of November 1837
    Ann (her mark) Hooper. In the presence of Ann Crop (vicar's wife), Samuel Garret?, Elizabeth Farr"
    It was appended on 5 December 1837.
    "I also give to my son Roger Hooper one moiety or half of the piece of plot of garden called Thomas's garden, and I give the other moiety or half of the said garden to my son Thomas Hooper now abroad but in case of his death to the sole use and benefit of my daughter Susan and her children and if _____ Thomas Hooper should not return home I desire that the half garden bequeathed to him be occupied and held by my daughter Susan for her use.
    Signed this fifth day of December 1837.
    Ann (Her mark) Hooper
    In the presence of Joseph Crop, Samuel ____ , Thomas Bayley"
    The will was read on 3 January 1838.
    "The appended will of the late Ann Hooper (who died Dec 24, 1837 and was buried according to her will on Saturday Dec 30th, 1837) was read in the presence of Roger Hooper, Robert Hooper, Mary wife of Samuel Hooper n susan wife of William Forster, the daughter named in the said will, on January the 3rd 1838 who gave their consent to its contents and determined to abide by it and act accordingly.
    In the presence of Joseph Crop, Vicar of Merriott."
  • Mary Pearce and Samuel Hooper appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Eggwood Lane, Merriott, Somerset. Samuel is shown as a 55 year old coal hauler, living with his wife Mary 50, and children, William a 20 year old agricultural labourer, Samuel a 17 year old agricultural labourer, Susan a 14 year old agricultural labourer, Robert 10, Mary 8, and Mary Ann 18 a weaver. All were born in Somerset.

  • Mary Pearce and Samuel Hooper appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Eggwood Lane, Merriott, Somerset. Sameul is shown as a 66 year old carrier born Somerset, living with his wife Mary aged 61 born Merriott and their children:- Susan 24 a glover born Merriott; Robert 21 a carrier born Merriott; Mary 17 a glover born Merriott and granddaughter Martha M aged 1 born Merriott.

  • Mary Pearce and Samuel Hooper appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Sockety, Merriott, Somerset. Samuel is shown as a 77 year old labourer living with his wife Mary aged 70, and unmarried daughters Susan aged 31, a glover and Mary aged 26, also a glover. Their 2 year old granddaughter Ann, and 11 year old granddaughter Martha are living with them. All the household was born in Merriott.

  • Mary Pearce died before 10 January 1863 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • Mary was buried on 10 January 1863 in Merriott, Somerset. The burial record showed Mary's age as 73 years.

Children of Mary Pearce and Samuel Hooper

Mary Ann Pearce

F, b. 8 December 1799, d. March 1887
  • Mary Ann Pearce was baptized on 8 December 1799 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Pearce and Bridget Condy.
  • At the age of 21 years, 4 months and 28 days, Mary Ann Pearce married Otwell Dunn, son of Otwell Dunn and Mary Dunn, on 6 May 1821 in Mevagissey, Cornwall.
  • Mary Ann Pearce and Otwell Dunn appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Tregony Hill Street, Mevagissey. Otwell (spelt Atwell) is shown as a 40 year old fisherman living with his wife Mary Ann aged 40 and children Elizabeth 20; Sarah 15; Harriet 15; Mary Ann 13; James 10; Charlotte 7 and Charles 5. All were born in the county.

  • Mary Ann Pearce and Otwell Dunn appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Tregony Hill, Megavissey. Otwell is shown as a 52 year old fisherman living with his wife Mary A and their children: Charlotte, 16; Charles 14; John 9; and Margaret 6 - all were born in Mevagissey.

  • Mary Ann Pearce and Otwell Dunn appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Mevagissey, Cornwall. Otwell is shown as Oliver DUNN, a 61 year old fisherman, living with his wife Mary 61 and their daughter Margaret 16 - all were born in Mevagissey.

  • Mary Ann Pearce and Otwell Dunn appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Church Street, Mevagissey. Otwel is shown as an 81 year old fisherman, living with his 81 year old wife Mary Ann - both were born in Mevagissey.

  • Her death was recorded with the St Austell, Cornwall, England, Registration District in the March 1887 Quarter.

Children of Mary Ann Pearce and Otwell Dunn

Mary Grace Pearce

F, b. 1889, d. 29 March 1977
  • Mary Grace Pearce was born in 1889 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Edwin John Pearce and Ann Horton.
  • At the age of 25 years, Mary Grace Pearce married David Adams, son of James Adams and Letita Green, in 1914 in Queensland.
  • Mary Grace Pearce and David Adams appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Anduramba. David was a farmer.
  • On 1 September 1955,her husband, David Adams died in Queensland.
  • Mary Grace Pearce died on 29 March 1977 in Queensland.
  • Mary was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery.

Nancy Margaret Pearce

F, b. 1924, d. 1998

Nellie Pearce

F, b. circa 1885, d. 18 June 1934
  • Nellie Pearce was born circa 1885. She was the daughter of William Pearce and Eliza Foster.
  • Nellie Pearce married Frank Bliss Mathieson, son of John Mathieson and Sarah Bliss, in 1905 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Nellie Pearce died on 18 June 1934 in Queensland.

Phillip (Herbert) Pearce

M, b. circa 1890

Richard H W Pearce

M, b. circa 1885
  • Richard H W Pearce was born circa 1885.
  • Richard H W Pearce married Dorothy J M Allsop in 1921 in Lithgow, New South Wales.

Robert James Pearce

M, b. 1897

Ronald George Pearce

M, b. 1914, d. 28 June 1975

Stuart Lars Pearce

M, b. 28 March 1924, d. 11 August 1999

Victoria M Pearce

F, b. circa 1880
  • Victoria M Pearce was born circa 1880.
  • Victoria M Pearce married Chalres Henry Pearce in 1915 in Lismore, New South Wales.

William Pearce

M, b. 1886, d. 1968
  • William Pearce was born in 1886 in Highfields, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Edwin John Pearce and Ann Horton.
  • At the age of 26 years, William Pearce married Martha Letita Adams, daughter of James Adams and Letita Green, on 31 January 1912 in Geham Presbyterian Church, Queensland.
  • William Pearce and Martha Letita Adams appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1943 living at Pechey. William was a farmer.
  • William Pearce died in 1968 in Queensland.

Child of William Pearce and Martha Letita Adams

William Henry Pearce

M, b. 1855
  • William Henry Pearce was born in 1855 in Lelant, Cornwall. He was the son of John Pearce.
  • At the age of 30 years, William Henry Pearce married Lydia Rowe, daughter of William Rowe and Jane Mary Warren, on 23 September 1885 in Gulval. They were married by banns. William was a 30 year old farmer of Lelant (his father was a farmer John Pearce) and Lydia 29 years. She was from Treverrack (father William Rowe - farmer). Witnesses to the marriage were William Rowe and Frances Rowe.

Children of William Henry Pearce and Lydia Rowe

William John Pearce

M, b. 2 July 1886
  • William John Pearce was baptized on 2 July 1886 in Gulval. His father was a contractor's foreman liviing at Trevarrack.
  • He was the son of William Henry Pearce and Lydia Rowe.
  • William John Pearce immigrated in 1886 to Ellis Island, New York, New York, with Lydia Rowe. Lydia 30 and William arrived in New York on the Italy. William was shown as 4 years old, but was possibly only 4 months old.

William Rasleigh Lewis Pearce

M, b. 1887, d. 1970

Children of William Rasleigh Lewis Pearce and Elfreda Johanne Justine Petersen

Edith Elizabeth Pearson

F, b. 14 June 1904, d. 23 March 1995
  • Edith Elizabeth Pearson was born on 14 June 1904. She was the daughter of Edward PEARSON and Edith Annie BUSHELL.
  • At the age of 25 years and 19 days, Edith Elizabeth Pearson married George Ernest Smith, son of George Smith and Florence Ann May Parrish, on 3 July 1929 in Clunes, Lismore, New South Wales.
  • On 25 August 1984,her husband, George Ernest Smith died at age 77.
  • Edith Elizabeth Pearson died on 23 March 1995 at age 90.

Alfred Edward Pechey

M, b. 19 June 1877, d. 19 November 1961
  • Alfred Edward Pechey was born on 19 June 1877 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Edward Wilmont Pechey and Helen Maria Bond.
  • At the age of 37 years, Alfred Edward Pechey married Mabel Doris Williams in 1915 in Queensland.
  • Alfred Edward Pechey and Mabel Doris Williams appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Pechey. Alfred was a mill manager.
  • On 8 December 1950,his wife, Mabel Doris Williams died in Queensland at age 54.
  • Alfred Edward Pechey died on 19 November 1961 in Queensland at age 84.
  • Alfred was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery. CE1-00G-0001.

Children of Alfred Edward Pechey and Mabel Doris Williams

Edith Edna Pechey

F, b. 1905
  • Edith Edna Pechey was born in 1905 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of William Wilmot Pechey and Edna May Griffiths.
  • At the age of 20 years, Edith Edna Pechey married Thomas Patrick Crothers in 1925 in Queensland.

Edward William Pechey

M, b. 1912

Edward Wilmont Pechey

M, b. 1842, d. 28 April 1904
  • Edward Wilmont Pechey was born in 1842. He was the son of William Pechey and Sarah Rotton.
  • At the age of 30 years, Edward Wilmont Pechey married Helen Maria Bond in 1872 in Queensland.
  • Edward Wilmont Pechey died on 28 April 1904 in Queensland.
  • Edward was buried on 29 April 1904 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. CE1-001-0072.

Children of Edward Wilmont Pechey and Helen Maria Bond

Edwin Wilmot Pechey

M, b. circa 1875
  • Edwin Wilmot Pechey was born circa 1875.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Albert Sawmill, Pechey. He was a mill proprietor.

Eleanor Park Pechey

F, b. 1909
  • Eleanor Park Pechey was born in 1909 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of William Wilmot Pechey and Edna May Griffiths.
  • At the age of 23 years, Eleanor Park Pechey married Alfred Morton in 1932 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Ida Pechey

F, b. 1875

Marion Pechey

F, b. 1879

Mary Pechey

F, b. circa 1916, d. 1916

Peter Pechey

M, b. 25 April 1922, d. 6 December 2010
  • Peter Pechey was born on 25 April 1922.
  • He was the son of William Ronald (Ron) Pechey.
  • Peter Pechey died on 6 December 2010 at age 88.
  • Peter was buried on 18 July 2011 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. CE1-00A-0012.

William Ronald (Ron) Pechey

M, b. 1917, d. 18 November 1986
  • William Ronald (Ron) Pechey was born in 1917.
  • He was the son of Alfred Edward Pechey and Mabel Doris Williams.
  • William Ronald (Ron) Pechey died on 18 November 1986.
  • William was buried on 20 November 1986 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. LAWS1-00F-0017.

Child of William Ronald (Ron) Pechey

William Wilmot Pechey

M, b. circa 1873, d. 1915

Children of William Wilmot Pechey and Edna May Griffiths