gr gr gr grandmother of Cathy.
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BIRTH V18331024 21/1833 COATES, EMMA WILLIAM & MARY
DEATH 5105/1901 ALEXANDER, EMMA COONABARABRAN
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Hey thanks for replying its abit confusing this family. Mary Ann daughter of Emma ALexander is my gr gr grandmother. Emma went under the name Waters for the first time 1861 on the birth of Emma her daughter. On her birth cert stated George Waters as father married to Emma Coates 1847 which is when Henry Alexander married Emma Coates. I think Henry/George was trying to hide from the law. Not sure about the George Waters in 1890 what connection is there. Anyway hope that this clarifies this mystery. Did I say that Sydneys mother Annie is Mary Ann sister she seems to go by Alexander and Waters. not sure where George Chatfield comes in seems to be a couple of other Chatfield men about probably related. Let me know if you have any other questions. regards Cathy.
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Hey Colin, just had a quick look at your sight and came across errors. Emma Coates who married John Gilbert I think must be another Emma, our Emma seams to stay in the central west of New South Wales. Mary Ann my gr gr grandmother married George McGregor 1866 in Mudgee then Thomas Hook in Coonabarabran 1881 she died that same year. Henry Richard Alexander born to Emma and Henry at Bathurst 1851 married Sarah Schofield 1874 in St George Queensland I think not sure when he died no death records maybe from other trees 1955 in Queensland. Dorothy Emma Alexander? born about 1855 Blayney ? married Thomas Jones in Gulgong 1874? died Coonabarabran have to let you know it was before 1900. Annie not sure about maybe born an Alexander could be Waters not sure of the year or marriage if indeed she got married to George Chatfield. She died before 1910 as stated on her son Sydneys marriage cert. Emma Waters not ALexander was born in Coolah 23 sept 1861 married to Henry Gillett in 26 Jan 1876 died 21 dec 1897 I think in Coonabarabran. So I need to confirm about Emmas death Dorothys death as well. Quite a bunch found Henry junior going to gaol 1870 for horse stealing then 1872 again next we know he scarpered off to Queensland married 1874 so he must have done something else. This is my fathers ancestors he was born in Queensland aswell as George McGregor junior moved there with his family. All I have found doing this research is convicts any naughty boys which is very different from Mums side of the family English and Irish. ANyway really must go have to get ready for the big game. Have fun with side of your family. regards Cathy
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : Friday 16 August 1901)
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES.- Probate Jurisdiction. - In the Will of EMMA ALEXANDER, late of Connabarabran, in the State of New South Wales, Widow, deceased.- Application will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Probate of the last Will of the above named deceased may be granted to JOSEPH ROBINSON, the Executor named in the said Will; and all Notices may be served at the office of the undersigned. P. J. COMMINS. Proctor, Coonbarabran. By CURTISS and BARRY, his Agents, 167 Klng-street, Sydney.
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : Monday 9 March 1908)
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH
WALES.- Probate Jurisdiction.- In the Will of EMMA ALEXANDER, late of Coonabarabran, in the State of New South Wales, Widow, deceased.-Application will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Probate of the last Will of the above named deceased may be granted to JOSEPH ROBINSON, of Coonabarabran aforesaid, Labourer, Executor named in the said Will, and all Notices may be served at the Offices of the undersigned. And all persons having any claims against the Estate of the said deceased are required to furnish particulars of the same to the undersigned within the said fourteen days. CURTISS and BARRY, Proctors for Applicant, 107 King-street, Sydney.