Alfred E Maher

Notes:

Birth:
Name: Alfred E Maher
Birth Date: 1895
Father's name: Edward J Maher
Mother's name: Emily
Birth Place: New South Wales
Registration Place: Coonamble, New South Wales
Registration Number: 12151
(New South Wales Birth Index)

Edward married Emily Collins 1894, Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia. Emily (daughter of Alfred Henry Collins and Annie Orr) died 10 Apr 1947, Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Name: Emily Maher
Death Date: 10 Apr 1947
Death Place: Queensland
Father's name: Annie Orr
Registration Year: 1947
Registration Number: 002318
(Queensland Death Index 1829-1984)

Notes:

Married:
Name: Emily Collins
Spouse Name: Edward J Maher
Marriage Date: 1894
Marriage Place: New South Wales
Registration Place: Dubbo, New South Wales
Registration Number: 3450
(New South Wales Marriage Index 1788-1963)

Name: Edward James Maher
Death Date: 27 Mar 1933
Death Place: Queensland
Father's name: John Edward
Mother's name: Johanna Doyle
Registration Year: 1933
Registration Place: Queensland
Registration Number: 001843

Other Events:

• Obituary: 21 Jan 1930, The Tumut and Adelong Times, NSW; OBITUARY THE LATE MR. ALFRED COLLINS Tlie following account of the death of Mr. Alfred Collins. brother of Mrs. Gillman, of Grahamstown, appeared in " Young Chronicle" last week:- A staunch old gold miner, a fighter in the cause of labor movement, beloved of a very wide circle of friends and especially fond of children, keen and intelligent, that was Alfred Collins, who died on Wednesday at Burragong District Hospital. The late Mr. Collins .was born in Sydney, 80 years ago. His parents kept the well-known hostelry, the Duck and Drake, in George Street, Sydney-today known as the Great Southern Hotel. His father was also a teamster. As a young man the late Mr. Collins left Sydney for Victorian goldfields, which were the great attraction for all men in those days. While in Victoria he married Miss Annie Orr, at Wangaratta. The couple came to N.S.W. for the Adelong gold rush and they remained at Adelong and Grahamstown for 14 years. Most of their children were born in this district. Afterwards they came to Young and at the time of his death Mr. Collins had resided here for 44 years. Mrs. Collins predeceased her husband by 14 years. Among other things Mr. Collins was known as a great Labor enthusiast. During elections he was always one of the leading local exponents of the cause and his arguments were intelligent and convincing, so much so that his views were generally accepted on the important political question of the day. He was a man well spoken, and always popular, and very fond of children. Mr. Collins had been ailing for some years. He leaves six children; who are: Mrs. Mailer (Queensland), Mrs. F. Wheeler (Hurlstone Park), Mrs. G. Mann and Mrs. Stephen (Lilyfield), Bob and Albert (Young). There are 29 grandchildren and 15 great grand- children. Two brothers survive in New Zealand, and one sister, Mrs. Gillman, of Grahamstown, who recently visited her brother here. There was a large attendance at the funeral to the Young Cemetery, where he was laid to rest beside the remains of his deceased wife and son. The officiating, clergyman was Rev. Canon Howse. The Tumut and Adelong Times, NSW, Tuesday 21 January 1930

Notes:

Birth:
The abode of William Collins and Sarah Berringer was Pyrmont.
William's occupation was Cattle Dealer.
(Birth Certificate)
Probably when Alfred Henry was christened.

Name: Emily Maher
Death Date: 10 Apr 1947
Death Place: Queensland
Father's name: Annie Orr
Registration Year: 1947
Registration Number: 002318
(Queensland Death Index 1829-1984)

Alfred married Annie Orr 1867, Beechworth, or Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia. Annie was born 1849, Wangaratta or Ovens, Victoria, Australia; died 30 Aug 1915, Young, New South Wales, Australia; was buried 31 Aug 1915, Young Cemetery, , New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 31 Aug 1915, Young Witness, New South Wales ; MRS. A. H. COLLINS. Another old resident of the district Mrs. Anne Collins, wife of Mr. Alfred Henry Collins, of Edward street, Young, died at midday yesterday from broncho-pneumonia after a long illness. The deceased lady had been a sufferer for many years, and for the past 14 months was bedridden. She was 67 years of age, and was born at Wangaratta (Vic.), where her marriage with Mr. Collins took place, she being then 20 years old. Three years later she came to N. S. Wales and for 43 years resided in this State, coming to Young with her husband at the time the old South Burrangong mine commenced operations about 28 years ago. Besides the husband a family of eight sons and four daughters are left to mourn. The sons are-Messrs. Bob Collins (bookmaker, Young), James A. (Harden), Garnet A. (Young), Albert S. (Young), and the daughters Emily, Ellen, Amy and Sloma. The funeral took place this afternoon, the remains being interred in the Church of England portion of the Young cemetery. Rev. S. A. T. Champion officiated at the grave. Young Witness, New South Wales, Tuesday, 31 August 1915

Notes:

Birth:
Name: Ann Orr
Father's Name: Jackson Orr
Mother's name: Ellen
Birth Place: Ovens, Victoria
Registration Year: 1849
Registration Place: Victoria
Registration Number: 16264
(Victoria Pioneer Birth Index)

Died:
Name: Annie Collins
Death Date: 1915
Death Place: New South Wales
Father's Name: Jackson
Mother's name: Ellen Ellen
Registration Place: Young, New South Wales
Registration Number: 12956
(New South Wales Death Index 1788-1983)

Notes:

Married:
Name: Annie Orr
Spouse Name: Alfred Henry Collins
Marriage Place: Victoria
Registration Place: Victoria
Registration Year: 1867
Registration Number: 3619
(Victoria Marriage Index)

Other Events:

• Census: 1822, Cumberland St., The Rocks, Sydney; 1822 Convict Muster Graves, Hannah, status, ticket of leave, servant, Minstral, sentence 7 years, wife of Matthew Charlton, Sydney Graves, George, age 7, born in the Colony Graves, William, age 6 years, born in the Colony Children of Hannah Graves (New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849)
• Personal: 1825, Pioneer Register Vol. 26; Pioneer Register Vol. 26 Matthew Charlton. born circa 1794, Doncaster, Yorkshire, arrived 17.12.1819, on ship Recovery, convict married 30.1.1821, St Phillips Sydney, Hannah Graves nee-, (government Servant). Children; 1. George Collins, stepson, born 1815, Sydney, (father Thomas Collins) 2. William Collins, (Stepson), born circa 1816, Sydney, (father Thomas Collins) Pioneer Book Thomas Collins, born circa 1766, died 18.2.1820, Sydney, married (no marriage found) Hannah Graves, nee-, government Servant, Children 1. George , b., circa, 1815, Sydney 2. William, born, circa 1816, Sydney. Possible Reference 1828 New South Wales Census Collins, william, born in the colony, age 15, religion Protestant, labourer to David Campbell, Cessnock, district, Luskentyre Ref. C1785
• Census: 1825, Sydney; 1825 Convict Muster 16629. Collins, George, age 11, born in the colony, son of Hannah Greaves, Sydney 166230.Collins, William , age 8, born in the colony, son of Hannah Greaves, Sydney X22854. Greaves, Hannah (Index) General Section X22854. Graves, free by servitude, ship Minstrel, 1812, 14 years, wife of Matthew Charlton X35738. Pate, William, status, convict, shipRecovery, 1819, 14 years, government servant to Hannah Greaves, the Rocks. X15433. Charlton, Matthew, age 1, born in the colony, son of Matthew Charlton, Sydney (Cross Reference to Matthew Charlton Charleton,Matthew, , convict, Recovery, 1819, sentence life, government srvant to his wife, Sydney
• Death: 13 Dec 1879, Australian Town and Country Journal, New South Wales; COLLINS - December 5, at Graham Town, near Adelong, Mr. William Collins, late of Victoria, youngest son of the late George Collins, of Cumberland-street, Sydney, ship owner, and stepson of Matthew Charlton, Esq., Sussex-street, Sydney, leaving an affectionate wife and large family to mourn their loss. Beechworth papers please copy. Australian Town and Country Journal, New South Wales, Saturday 13 December 1879 Note William Collins was the son of Thomas Collins. George Collins was his brother. December 13th.- The death at Grahamstown near Adelong of Mr. William Collins late of Victoria, youngest son of the late George Collins of Cumberland Street, Sydney, Ship Owner. (The Australian Handbook and Almanic, 1879, 19th Issue)
• Death Notice: 27 Dec 1879, The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser, New South Wales; COLLINS.-December 5, at Grahamstown, near Adelong, Mr. William Collins, late of Myrtleford, Victoria, youngest son of the late George Collins, Cumberland-street, Sydney, stepson of Matthew Charlton, Esq., Sussex-street, Sydney, leaving an affectionate wife and large family to mourn their loss. The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser, New South Wales, Saturday 27 December 1879
• Death Notice: 31 Dec 1879, The Sydney Morning Herald, New South Wales; Dec. 5, Grahamstown, William Collins. The Sydney Morning Herald, New South Wales, Wednesday, 31 December 1879

Notes:

Birth:
Pioneer Register Vol. 26
Matthew Charlton. born circa 1794, Doncaster, Yorkshire, arrived 17.12.1819, on ship Recovery, convict
married 30.1.1821, St Phillips Sydney,
Hannah graves nee-, (government Servant).
Children;
1. George Collins, stepson, born 1815, Sydney, (father Thomas Collins)
2. William Collins, (Stepson), born circa 1816, Sydney, (father Thomas Collins)
3. Matthew Collins, born 1825, son of Hannah Graves and Matthew Charlton

Pioneer Book
Thomas Collins, born circa 1766, died 18.2.1820, Sydney, married (no marriage found) Hannah Graves, nee-, government Servant,
Children
1. George , b., circa, 1815, Sydney
2. William, born, circa 1816, Sydney.




Died:
William's occupation was Labourer
His parents were unknown
The Informant of his death was his son Alfred Henry Collins, Grahamstown
William was born at The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales. He had lived in New South Wales for about 34 years, 28 years in Victoria, and 2 years in South Astralia.
He was married to Sarah Berringer at age 29 in Sydney.
Children
Alfred Henry 36
William Richard John Berringer, 31 (Twins)
Australia Louisa Ann 29
Emily Sarah, 27
Frederick Augustus, 22
Ethelinda Ernestine, 19
Ernest Leopold, 16
Victor Valantine, 14
Adolphus Henry, 12
Violet May, 10
2 Boys dead
1 Girl dead

William Richard Collins had a twin called John Berringer Collins. He died at birth and William Richard Collins became William Richard John Berringer

William married Sarah Berringer 13 Mar 1845, St. Lawrence's Church, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . Sarah (daughter of John Thomas Parton Berringer and Sarah Elizabeth Bradley) was born 25 Feb 1823, Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; was christened 1 Jan 1824, St John's Anglican Church, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia; died 8 Dec 1891, Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Personal: 10 Jun 1887, The Sydney Morning Herald, New South Wales; INSOLVENCY COURT.-THURSDAY. Before the Chief COMMISSIONER.) IN EQUITY. SURRENDERS Sarah Collins, of Cootamundra, formerly of Grahamstown, nurse, Liabilities, £117 17s 7d Assets, £1 Mr A Morris, official assignee The Sydney Morning Herald, New South Wales, Friday, 10 June 1887
• In Memorium: 15 Dec 1891, The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser, NSW.; DEATH. In loving memory of my dear mother SARAH COLLINS, relict of the late WILLIAM COLLINS, of Adelong, who died at Cootamundra on December 8, 1891, aged 64 years. Dearest Mother how we miss thee. None but bleeding hearts can tell; Earth has lost thee, heaven has gained thee. Dearest mother, fare thee well. Inseerted by her loving son W. B. COLLINS, Grahamstown. The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser, NSW., Tuesday, 15 December 1891
• Death Notice: 16 Dec 1891, Evening News, Sydney, New South Wales; DEATH. COLLINS.-December 8, 1891 at Cootamundra, late of Adelong, Sarah Collins, aged 64 years. Evening News, Sydney, New South Wales, Wednesday, 16 December 1891

Notes:

Birth:
Sarah Berringer, daughter of John and Sarah Elizabeth Berringer, Parramatta, was born February 25, 1823 and christened on January, 24, 1924.
New South Wales, Australia, St. John's Parramatta, Baptisms, 1790-1916

Parents John Berringer and Sarah Elizabeth Bradley, Parramatta
(Marriage Certificte Number 1513 Vi48)

Name: Sarah Beringer
Birth Date: 1823
Father's Name: John Beringer
Mother's name: Sarah
Birth Place: New South Wales
Registration Year: 1823
Registration Place: Parramatta, New South Wales
Volume Number: V18236405 1B
(New South Wales Historical Birth Index 1788-1913)

Name: Sarah Beringer
Birth Date: 1823
Father's Name: John Beringer
Mother's name: Sarah E
Birth Place: New South Wales
Registration Year: 1823
Registration Place: Parramatta, New South Wales
Volume Number: V18231513 148
(New South Wales Historical Birth Index 1788-1913)

Sarah Berringer, daughter of John and Sarah Elizabeth Berringer, Parramatta, was born February 25, 1823 and christened on January, 24.
New South Wales, Australia, St. John's Parramatta, Baptisms, 1790-1916

Sarah Collins, of Cootamundra, formerly of Grahamstown, nurse Liabilities, £117 17s 7d Assets, £1 Mr A Morris, official assignee
The Sydney Morning Herald, New South Wales, Friday, 10 June 1887

DEATH.
In loving memory of my dear mother SARAH COLLINS, relict of the late WILLIAM COLLINS, of Adelong, who died at Cootamundra on December 8, 1891, aged 64 years.
Dearest Mother how we miss thee.
None but bleeding hearts can tell;
Earth has lost thee, heaven has gained thee.
Dearest mother, fare thee well.
Inseerted by her loving son W. B. COLLINS,
Grahamstown.
The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser, NSW., Tuesday, 15 December 1891





Christened:
Name: Sarah Elizabeth Beringer
Gender: Female
Baptism Date: 1 Jan 1824
Baptism Place: Parramatta, Cumberland, New South Wales, Australia
Father: John Beringer
Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Beringer
(New South Wales, Australia, St. John's Parramatta, Baptisms, 1790-1916)

Died:
Possible Death Registration for Sarah Berringer.

Name: Sarah Collins
Death Date: 1891
Death Place: New South Wales
Father's Name: William
Registration Year: 1891
Registration Place: Cootamundra, New South Wales
Registration Number: 5388
((New South Wales Historical Death Index 1788-1983)

Ethelinda Erenstina Collins, William Collins and Sarah Berringer's daughter and her husband Albert Arthur Herbert Franklin were in the Cootamundra area from 1886-1891.

William Thomas Walbank, grandson of Sarah Berringer Collins

WALBANK.-In affectionate remembrance of my dearly beloved brother, William Thomas, who departed this life, September 1, at his grandmother's residence, Hovell street, Cootamundra, aged 20 years and 1 month.
Inserted by bis loving sister, Louisa Walbank.
Evening News, Sydney, New South Wales, Wednesday, 3 September 1890

Notes:

Married:
Marriage Certificate Number 132 V30B
William Collins and Sarah Berringer were married on 13 Mar 1845 by Licence in St Lawrence Church, Sydney. William's abode was Murrumbidgee. Sarah was a spinster and her abode was St Lawrence Parish. The Minister was William H. Walsh
The witnesses were Peter X Hanslow of George Street, Sydney, and Ann Huff of Castlereagh Styreet, Sydney. The Groom signed with his Mark.