Frances Elidea Bezanson

F, b. 1883, d. 27 September 1954

Frances Elidea Bezanson 1883-1954 (daughter of Isiah Bezanson & Eliza Jane French) and Walter Tickle. Photo Courtesy of Helen J.

  • Frances Elidea Bezanson was born in 1883 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia. Surname spelt BERZANSON on her birth certificate.
  • She was the daughter of Isiah (James) Bezanson and Eliza Jane French.
  • Frances Elidea Bezanson witnessed the marriage of Elizabeth Jane Bezanson and George Werner on 2 July 1900 in Tenterfield, New South Wales; George was a 25 year old bachelor labourer of Tenterfield and Elizabeth 20 year a spinster with domestic duties, of Tenterfield. Both had been born in Tenterfield. His parents were given as Louis Werner a deceased saddler, and Rosina Heiss (in fact Albig). Elizabeth's parents were James Bezanson, a labourer and Eliza Jane French. James Bezanson gave his permission for Elizabeth to marry as she was under the age of 21. They were married in a private house in Tenterfield according to the rites of the Presbyterian Chuch by Richard Macky. Witnesses to the marriage were James B Lillicrap and Fanny Bezanson, Elizabeth's sister.
  • At the age of 23 years, Frances Elidea Bezanson married Walter Tickle, son of Thomas Tickle and Harriet Unknown, in 1906 in Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia.
  • In 1908 Frances (nee Bezanson) and Walter Tickle visited Frances' aunt, Elizabeth Werner in Toowoomba. They brought Frances' young sister Eva with them. While they were there a family photo was taken.
  • This photo of Eva McCallum (nee Bezanson) and her sister Fanny Tickle (nee Bezanson) was taken around 1940.
    Sisters Eva McCallum and Fanny Tickle - daughters of Isiah James Bezanson and Eliza Jane French. Taken c 1940. Photo courtesy of Helen J.
  • On 27 September 1946 Frances Elidea Bezanson and Walter Tickle lived in Woy Woy, New South Wales. according to her brother Stephen's death notice.
  • Frances Elidea Bezanson died on 27 September 1954 in Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia.

Children of Frances Elidea Bezanson and Walter Tickle

Isiah (James) Bezanson

M, b. 30 October 1847, d. 19 May 1915

Isian James Bezanson (1847 Nova Scotia - 1915 Toowoomba). Photo thanks to Penny Halton-Hubert
  • Isiah (James) Bezanson was born on 30 October 1847 in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • He was the son of Stephen Bezanson and Fanny Fenton.
  • At the age of 30 years, 4 months and 18 days, Isiah (James) Bezanson married Eliza Jane French, daughter of William French and Elizabeth Baker, on 18 March 1878 in Tenterfield Wesleyan Parsonage, Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia. The Ceremony was performed by Rev Ebenezer Fox.
  • On 13 August 1897,his wife, Eliza Jane French died in Tenterfield, New South Wales, at age 37. She died after the birth of her daughter Eva.
  • Isiah (James) Bezanson died on 19 May 1915 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 67. His death is registered under James Bezanson.

Children of Isiah (James) Bezanson and Eliza Jane French

Lima Bezanson

F, b. 1915, d. 1915

rhonyb63 Bezanson

F, d. 1963
  • Rhonyb63 Bezanson died in 1963.

Stephen Bezanson

M, b. circa 1810
  • Stephen Bezanson was born circa 1810.
  • Stephen Bezanson married Fanny Fenton circa 1825.

Child of Stephen Bezanson and Fanny Fenton

Stephen William Bezanson

M, b. 24 September 1888, d. 27 September 1946
  • Stephen William Bezanson was born on 24 September 1888 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
  • He was the son of Isiah (James) Bezanson and Eliza Jane French.
  • At the age of 24 years, Stephen William Bezanson married Ada Louise Stibbard, daughter of John Stibbard and Elizabeth C Unknown, in 1913 in Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia.
  • Stephen William Bezanson died on 27 September 1946 in Queensland at age 58.
  • Stephen was buried on 29 September 1946 in Tenterfield Cemetery. Presbyterian Section.

Children of Stephen William Bezanson and Ada Louise Stibbard

Vivienne Bezanson

F, b. 1916

John Charles Selwyn Bice

M, b. 3 December 1913, d. 28 January 1945
  • John Charles Selwyn Bice was born on 3 December 1913 in Miles, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Robert Maunsell Bice and Charlotte Saunders.
  • John Charles Selwyn Bice enlisted in the Australian Army on 6 August 1941 in Toowoomba. He gave his mother Charlotte as his next of kin and was living at Drillham at the time of enlistment. He served with the 2/26th Australian Infantry Battalion and was taken prisioner of war. His parents were living at Drillham at the time he enlisted.
  • John Charles Selwyn Bice died on 28 January 1945 in Borneo, Indonesia, at age 31.

Murial Agnes Bice

F, b. 1921, d. 13 November 1941
  • Murial Agnes Bice was born in 1921.
  • She was the daughter of Robert Maunsell Bice and Charlotte Saunders.
  • Murial Agnes Bice died on 13 November 1941 in Queensland.
  • Murial was buried on 14 November 1941 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. CE9-006-0051. She is buried with her brother John.

Robert Maunsell Bice

M, b. 1872, d. 20 February 1944
  • Robert Maunsell Bice was born in 1872 in Norfolk Island. He was the son of Charles Bice and Eliza Maunsell.
  • At the age of 41 years, Robert Maunsell Bice married Charlotte Saunders in 1913 in Scone, New South Wales.
  • Robert Maunsell Bice and Charlotte Saunders appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Mt Luke. Robert was a farmer.
  • Robert Maunsell Bice died on 20 February 1944 in Queensland. The Western Star and Roma Advertiser reported the circumstance of his death:- " MAN BADLY BURNT WHILE STUNNED - Knocked unconscious by a burning tree which he did not hear falling because he was partially deaf, Robert Maunsell Bice, 72, lay unconscious until the flames crept up to him and severely burnt both his hands. Staggering to his feet, he walked to his home, whence he was taken by the ambulance to the Miles Hospital, where he died six days later. Bice was born in Norfolk Island, where his father was a missionary. Thirty-four years ago he went to Columboola, and later settled on the land near Drillham."
  • Robert was buried in Miles Cemetery.

Children of Robert Maunsell Bice and Charlotte Saunders

Honour Biddick

F, b. circa 1760

Children of Honour Biddick and Matthew Chivell

Mary Biddick

F, b. circa 1800
  • Mary Biddick was born circa 1800 in Padstow.
  • Mary Biddick married Matthew Chivell, son of Matthew Chivell and Honour Biddick, on 21 November 1825 in Padstow, Cornwall. Witnesses to the marriage were Peter Biddick and William Hodge. Matthew was from St Austell.

Albert James Bidgood

M, b. 9 November 1890, d. 12 December 1965
  • Albert James Bidgood was born on 9 November 1890 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • He was the son of William Gregory Bidgood and Anna Barbara Salome (Emily) Anger.
  • At the age of 21 years and 10 months, Albert James Bidgood married Catherine Agnes Gillies, daughter of Francis Gillies and Mary Robinson, on 9 September 1912 in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.
    Catherine Agnes Gillies and Albert James Bidgood on their wedding day 9 September 1912.
  • Albert James Bidgood and John William (Willie) Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1914 living at Emu Creek. Albert was a teamster and John William a farmer. Their sister Sarah carried out home duties.
  • Albert James Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1916 living at Emu Creek. He was a teamster.
  • He and Catherine Agnes Gillies appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1922 and 1930 living at Thornville. Albert was a teamster.
  • Albert James Bidgood and Catherine Agnes Gillies appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1963 living at Thornville, Crow's Nest. Albert was a farmer. Their son Thomas Victor was farm hand and daughter Florence carried out home duties.
  • Albert James Bidgood died on 12 December 1965 in Woody Point, Queensland, at age 75.
  • Albert was buried in December 1965 in Toowoomba & Drayton Cemetery.

Children of Albert James Bidgood and Catherine Agnes Gillies

Alfred Ernest Bidgood

M, b. 4 July 1875, d. 24 May 1905
  • Alfred Ernest Bidgood was born on 4 July 1875 in Pipeclay Creek, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood and Alice Gray.
  • When the Perseverance Creek School was opened on 10 November 1880 the first day pupils were John Ryan, William Diamond, Alf Ernest Bidgood, Miriam Case, Kate Diamond, Rachel Diamond, Ann Hebbel, Margaret Hebbel, Jacob Hebbel, Emily White, Mary Ryan, and George Case. The first head teacher was Thomas Walls and the School Committee consisted of Joseph Cossart (Secretary - his eldest child was only four at the time), Alf Bidgood, John Hebbel, James and John McQuillan.
    The following year Alice Brown, Joseph Cronk, John Brown, Edward Brown, Alice Cronk, Minnie Humberdross, Emma Humberdross and John Kynoch were enrolled.
  • Alfred Ernest Bidgood died on 24 May 1905 in Tokatoka, Auckland, New Zealand, at age 29.

Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood

M, b. 13 April 1847, d. 27 August 1929
  • Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood was born on 13 April 1847 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England.
  • He was the son of William Bidgood and Sarah Jennings.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood was living in the household of William Bidgood and Sarah Jennings in 18 Lyneham Green, Lynham, Wiltshire, England. William 40, was an engineer born Alton Barnes, Wiltshire and Sarah 38 had been born in Stanford, Wiltshire. Their children Alfred, 15, a labourer born Stanford; Emily 13 born Bichenstoke; Louisa 11 born Bichenstoke; Sarah A aged 4 born Lynham; Rhoda 1 born Lynham all lived with them.

  • Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood immigrated in 1865 to Moreton Bay with William Bidgood and Sarah Jennings. With them were their children: Fred, Emily, Louisa, Ellen, Annie, Rhoda and baby Lucy. Lucy may have died on the voyage to Queensland.
  • Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood selected land around 1870 in Pipeclay. His father, William Bidgood, an engine driver by trade arrived in Australia in the mid 1860's. He had been sent by an English firm to erect machinery for wool scouring. Their last chld William Gregory was born at Babbiloora in the Warrego. William and Sarah eventually settled at Pipe Clay. William selected Portion 370 (Parish of Crow's Nest) while his eldest son Alfred eventually selected portions 369 and 797.
    Bidgood Selections - Pipe Clay
  • At the age of 27 years, 5 months and 25 days, Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood married Alice Gray, daughter of William Gray and Grace Hunter, on 8 October 1874 in Pipeclay Creek, Queensland. Alice was the daughter of William Gray who had selected the land next to Alfred's.
  • When the Perseverance Creek School was opened in November 1880, the first day pupils were John Ryan, William Diamond, Alf Ernest Bidgood, Miriam Case, Kate Diamond, Rachel Diamond, Ann Hebbel, Margaret Hebbel, Jacob Hebbel, Emily White, Mary Ryan, and George Case. The first head teacher was Thomas Walls and the School Committee consisted of Joseph Cossart (Secretary - his eldest child was only four at the time), Alf Bidgood, John Hebbel, James and John McQuillan.
    The following year Alice Brown, Joseph Cronk, John Brown, Edward Brown, Alice Cronk, Minnie Humberdross, Emma Humberdross and John Kynoch were enrolled.
  • In 1890, Joseph Cossart and Sarah Ann (Annie) Bidgood moved to Dugandan. The property at Pipeclay was sold to Annie's brother Alfred (Fred.)

  • In 1901 Alfred was listed as a farmer of Hampton in the Crow's Nest Post Office Directory.
  • Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood and Alice Gray appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Crow's Nest. Alfred was a farmer.
  • Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood and Alice Gray appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Perseverance. Alfred was a farmer. Alice and Alfred's son William, a labourer and daughter Grace also lived at Perseverance.
  • Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood was listed as the next of kin of Frank Alexander Bidgood when he enlisted in the Australian Army on 5 June 1916 in Bowen, Queensland. He listed his father Alfred as his next of kin. His service number was 256. He was taken prisoner of war in France and returned to Australia on 1 April 1919.

  • Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood and Alice Gray appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1921 living at Hampton. Alfred was a farmer. Their daughters Mabel and Ella carried out home duties.
  • Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood and Alice Gray appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Perseverance. Fred was a farmer. Their daughter Mabel carried out home duties.
  • Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood died on 27 August 1929 in Pipeclay, Queensland, at age 82.
  • Alfred was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery. UNIT-00B-0031.
  • The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. Alf & Alices's names were amongst them.
    Memorial Plaque to Alf & Alice Bidgood - Crow's Nest Methodist Church

Children of Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood and Alice Gray

Alice May Bidgood

F, b. 3 April 1887, d. 27 November 1963
  • Alice May Bidgood was born on 3 April 1887 in Pipeclay, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood and Alice Gray.
  • At the age of 31 years, Alice May Bidgood married Michael Joseph Beakey (born 1890 Warwick, died 1962 Queensland) in 1919 in Sydney, New South Wales.
  • Alice May Bidgood died on 27 November 1963 in Balmain, New South Wales, at age 76.

Allan James Bidgood

M, b. 13 December 1913, d. 2005

Alywn DeGray Bidgood

F, b. 19 October 1916, d. 1997

Annie May Bidgood

F, b. 16 August 1895, d. 12 December 1971
  • Annie May Bidgood was born on 16 August 1895 in Pine View, Emu Creek.
  • She was the daughter of William Gregory Bidgood and Anna Barbara Salome (Emily) Anger.
  • At the age of 21 years and 19 days, Annie May Bidgood married Frank Charlton on 4 September 1916 in Queensland. They had nine children.
  • Annie May Bidgood and Frank Charlton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Thornville. Frank was a teamster.
  • Annie May Bidgood and Frank Charlton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at East Cooyar. Frank was a teamster.
  • Annie May Bidgood witnessed the burial of Harold Leslie Charlton on 12 July 1930 in Crow's Nest Cemetery; UNIT-00C-0035.
  • Annie May Bidgood and Frank Charlton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1932 living at Emu Creek. Frank was a teamster.
  • Annie May Bidgood and Frank Charlton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1937 living at Emu Creek. Frank was a teamster.
  • Annie May Bidgood and Frank Charlton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Blackbutt. Frank was a labourer.
  • Annie May Bidgood and Frank Charlton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Blackbutt. Frank was a labourer.
  • On 26 July 1967,her husband, Frank Charlton died in Queensland at age 83.
  • Annie May Bidgood died on 12 December 1971 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 76.
  • Annie was buried in Blackbutt-Benarkin Cemetery.

Children of Annie May Bidgood and Frank Charlton

Archibald Erle Bidgood

M, b. 2 December 1909, d. 16 December 1987
  • Archibald Erle Bidgood was born on 2 December 1909 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Harry Archibald Bidgood and Florence Eliza Tant.
  • At the age of 23 years, 4 months and 19 days, Archibald Erle Bidgood married Ann Margaret Williams on 21 April 1933 in Queensland.
  • Archibald Erle Bidgood died on 16 December 1987 at age 78. He died on the same day as his wife Ann Margaret.
  • Archibald was buried on 22 December 1987 in Cabarlah Cemetery.

Arthur Leslie Bidgood

M, b. 13 March 1915, d. 9 May 1984

Cedric William (Sid) Bidgood

M, b. 1926, d. 2001
  • Cedric William (Sid) Bidgood was born in 1926.
  • He was the son of George Frederick Bidgood and Lillian May Abel.
  • On 4 August 1933,Cedric William (Sid) Bidgood's father, George Frederick Bidgood died in Queensland at age 34.
  • Cedric William (Sid) Bidgood commenced school at Crow's Nest State School in 1934.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at 7 Prescott Steet, Toowoomba. He was a labourer and lived with his mother.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1958 living at 7 Groom Street, Toowoomba. He was a carpenter. A Daphne Bidgood lived with him.
  • He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1977 living at 76 Keats Street, Sunnybank. He was a foreman and lived with Daphne and his children.
  • Cedric William (Sid) Bidgood died in 2001.

Charles Gregory Bidgood

M, b. 3 May 1902, d. 13 December 1981
  • Charles Gregory Bidgood was born on 3 May 1902 in Emu Creek, Queensland.
  • He was the son of William Gregory Bidgood and Anna Barbara Salome (Emily) Anger.
  • On 18 February 1911, the Department of Education compiled a list of children who were currently attending the Moss View School, but were residing near the proposed Jubilee Vale school. William and Anna's children George, 12, Charles 8, Ida 10 and Matthew Leslie 5 were on that list. They lived on Portion 29 Djuan which was about 1.5 miles from the proposed new school as compared to 6 miles from the Moss View School.
  • Charles Gregory Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1926 living at Emu Creek. No occupation was given for Charles.
  • Charles was the best man at the wedding of Lillian Mildred Parton and Jacob Albert Gscheidle, son of Gottlieb Friedrich Gscheidle and Freidrike Pauline Deuble, on 20 April 1927 in the Methodist Church, Crow's Nest, Queensland; A report of the wedding appeared in "The Courier Mail" on 29 April 1927. It read:- " GSCHEIDLE-PARTON.
    A picturesque wedding took place on April 20 at the Methodist Church, Crow's Nest, when Mr. Jacob Albert Gscheidle (son of Mr. and Mrs. Gscheidle,(Kulpi) was married to Miss Lillian Mildred Parton (third daughter of the late Councillor and Mrs. Parton). The Rev. H. J. Garrett officiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. George Parton, wore a beautiful gown of cream Marocain with the bodice finely tucked and beaded in opal, and palest pink, caught at left shoulder, with a spray of silver and pink beads. The skirt of French pleating was finished at the waist with a folded belt and opal buckle. Her veil was of the finest net embroidered in silk, and worn in cap effect with sprays of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white cherries, and pink roses, finished with pink tulle, and streamers. Her sister, Miss Lizzie Parton, acted as bridesmaid, wearing a gown of pale mauve crepe de Chine, with a finely shirred skirt, the bodice being inlet with French pleating, finished with headings in the same tone of mauve and silver, with sprays at shoulder, and waist. Her cap was of silver satin, and she carried a bouquet of pink roses tied with tulle and streamers. Mr. C. Bidgood (Emu Creek) acted as best man. A wedding breakfast waa held at Preston's Cafe. The bride's gift to the bride groom was a wristlet watch, and the bridegroom's gift to the bride a fur stole The bridegroom's gift to the bridesmaid was a xylonite brush and comb. The mother of the bride was gowned in black satin, beaded in jet, with a hat to match The mother of the bridegroom was gowned in navy crepe de Chine, with a hat to match. The honeynoon is being spent at Tambourine Mountains and Brisbane. The bride wore a travelling dress of deep beige, embroidered in mulberry shades"
    The couple lived at "Nutgrove."
  • Charles Gregory Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Emu Creek. He was a labourer.
  • At the age of 28 years, 7 months and 29 days, Charles Gregory Bidgood married Lizzie Minnie Parton, daughter of George Parton and Amelia Graving, on 1 January 1931 in Queensland.
  • Charles Gregory Bidgood and Lizzie Minnie Parton appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1932 and 1937 living at Pine View, Emu Creek. Charles was a farmer.
  • Charles Gregory Bidgood and Lizzie Minnie Parton appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1977 living at Fern Street, Blackbutt. Charlie was a farmer/labourer. Their children also worked in the timber industry.
  • Charles Gregory Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1977 living at Fern Street, Blackbutt.
  • On 8 April 1978,his wife, Lizzie Minnie Parton died in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 69.
  • Charles Gregory Bidgood died on 13 December 1981 in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 79.

Children of Charles Gregory Bidgood and Lizzie Minnie Parton

Colin Francis Bidgood

M, b. 1938, d. 1939

Desmond George Bidgood

M, b. circa 1925, d. 1926
  • Desmond George Bidgood was born circa 1925.
  • He was the son of George Frederick Bidgood and Lillian May Abel.
  • Desmond George Bidgood died in 1926 in Queensland.
  • Desmond was buried on 30 March 1926 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Eileen Gladys Bidgood

F, b. 14 June 1921, d. 2016

Ella Valerie Bidgood

F, b. 26 January 1896, d. 4 October 1969
  • Ella Valerie Bidgood was born on 26 January 1896 in Pipeclay, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood and Alice Gray.
  • Ella Valerie Bidgood appeared on the Electoral Roll with Alfred William (Fred) Bidgood and Alice Gray in 1921 in Hampton. Alfred was a farmer. Their daughters Mabel and Ella carried out home duties.
  • At the age of 25 years, Ella Valerie Bidgood married Samuel Thomas Lewis Rice in 1922 in Queensland.
  • Ella Valerie Bidgood died on 4 October 1969 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 73.

Ellen Charlotte Bidgood

F, b. 1852, d. 12 July 1928
  • Ellen Charlotte Bidgood was born in 1852 in Bichenstoke, Wiltshire, England.
  • She was the daughter of William Bidgood and Sarah Jennings.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Ellen Charlotte Bidgood was living in the household of William Bidgood and Sarah Jennings in 18 Lyneham Green, Lynham, Wiltshire, England. William 40, was an engineer born Alton Barnes, Wiltshire and Sarah 38 had been born in Stanford, Wiltshire. Their children Alfred, 15, a labourer born Stanford; Emily 13 born Bichenstoke; Louisa 11 born Bichenstoke; Sarah A aged 4 born Lynham; Rhoda 1 born Lynham all lived with them.

  • Ellen Charlotte Bidgood immigrated in 1865 to Moreton Bay with William Bidgood and Sarah Jennings. With them were their children: Fred, Emily, Louisa, Ellen, Annie, Rhoda and baby Lucy. Lucy may have died on the voyage to Queensland.
  • At the age of 22 years, Ellen Charlotte Bidgood married Francis Houston on 11 February 1874 in Queensland. The Darling Downs Gazette reported "On the 11th February, at Drayton, by the Rev. J.T. Waraker, FRANCIS, son of the late James Houston, of Drayton, to ELLEN, daughter of William Bidgood, of Pipe-Clay Creek, Highfields."
  • Ellen Charlotte Bidgood died on 12 July 1928 in Southbrook, Queensland.

Emily Ann Bidgood

F, b. 1848
  • Emily Ann Bidgood was born in 1848 in Bichenstoke, Wiltshire, England.
  • She was the daughter of William Bidgood and Sarah Jennings.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Emily Ann Bidgood was living in the household of William Bidgood and Sarah Jennings in 18 Lyneham Green, Lynham, Wiltshire, England. William 40, was an engineer born Alton Barnes, Wiltshire and Sarah 38 had been born in Stanford, Wiltshire. Their children Alfred, 15, a labourer born Stanford; Emily 13 born Bichenstoke; Louisa 11 born Bichenstoke; Sarah A aged 4 born Lynham; Rhoda 1 born Lynham all lived with them.

  • Emily Ann Bidgood immigrated in 1865 to Moreton Bay with William Bidgood and Sarah Jennings. With them were their children: Fred, Emily, Louisa, Ellen, Annie, Rhoda and baby Lucy. Lucy may have died on the voyage to Queensland.
  • At the age of 21 years, Emily Ann Bidgood married Richard Levett on 5 July 1869 in Queensland.

Emily Dora Bidgood

F, b. 23 November 1893, d. 14 June 1974

Emily Dora Bidgood 1893-1974, daughter of William Gregory Bidgood & Anna Barbara Salome Anger
  • Emily Dora Bidgood was born on 23 November 1893 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of William Gregory Bidgood and Anna Barbara Salome (Emily) Anger.
  • At the age of 18 years, 9 months and 19 days, Emily Dora Bidgood married Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern, son of John Maddern and Mary Ann Cossart, on 11 September 1912 in Emu Creek.
    Orlando Maddern & Emily Bidgood on their wedding day 11 Sep 1912, Emu Creek
  • Emily Dora Bidgood and Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Glenmore, Emu Creek, Crow's Nest. Orlando was a teamster and Emily carried out home duties.
  • Emily Dora Bidgood and Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1954 living at Wangaratta Road, Stanthorpe. Orlando was a sawmiller and Emily carried out home duties.
  • In September 1954, a photograph of all of the Maddern children appeared in the local paper. 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 Whittaker, Mr Whittaker, 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
  • Emily Dora Bidgood and Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1958 living at 95 Brighton Terrace, Sandgate.
  • On 5 February 1970,her husband, Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern died in Sandgate, Queensland, at age 86.
  • Emily Dora Bidgood died on 14 June 1974 in Sandgate, Queensland, at age 80.
  • Emily was buried in June 1974 in Albany Creek Crematorium, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Pos 10, Section 3, Wall 4.

Children of Emily Dora Bidgood and Orlando Penzance Cossart Maddern