Researcher Margaret Silvester

Generation 1

1. JOSEPH1 MCKEE was born in 1825 in Dartford, Kent, England. He died on 02 May 1915 in Nimmitabel, NSW. He married Mary WHITE, daughter of John WHITE and Margaret KINCARY on 24 Jul 1859 in Cooma NSW (Church of Rome Rites). She was born before Aug 1832 in Cork, Ireland. She died on 12 Feb 1883 in Royal Arms Hotel, Nimmitabel, NSW, Australia.

Royal Arms Hotel, Nimmitabel, NSW.	The original stone cottage

Notes for Joseph McKEE:
Joseph McKee son of David McKee and Lucy Chapman. Listed on 1841 and 1851 UK Census living with parents, David and Lucy at Overy St., Dartford, Kent. Aged 18yrs in 1851 he was a confectioner and his father was a Grocer.

He migrated to Australia.

Joseph married Mary (late Moloney) alias White) who was a widow at Cooma, NSW on 24 Jul 1859 according to rites of Church of Rome. Joseph was a bachelor at the time and his occupation was Baker. When daughter Lucy was born in 1863, Joseph was a Cordial Manufacturer in Cooma NSW. The officiating Minister was M. Kavanagh and they were married in presence of James McCormack and Catherine White. Mary Moloney had been a widow so presume her maiden name was White. Copy of Marriage Cert is on file. Joseph signed but Mary, James McCormack and Catherine White all made their mark. Birthplace, and parents names etc were listed as unknown. At time of daughter Lucy's birth, they had produced 1 male living and 1 female living with 1 female deceased. This does not match the births listed above. Joseph became an Inn Keeper of the Royal Arms Hotel, Nimmitabel, NSW.

Joseph gave consent to his dau Lucy's marriage to Alfred Richards as Lucy was under the age of 21yrs.

Joseph was aged 90yrs when he died on 3 May 1915 and is buried at Nimmitabel, NSW. His wife, Mary had predeceased him in 1883.

In the Empire Sydney NSW on 8 Mar 1867: Deaths "McKEE - On the 23rd November, 1866, at her residence, Overy-place, Dartford, Kent, England, Mrs. Lucy McKee (after a painful illness of nine months), the beloved mother of Mr. Joseph McKee, of Cooma, and Mr. David McKee, of Nimitybele, New South Wales, leaving a large circle of friends to deplore their loss."

Nimmitybelle, Nimity Bell, Nimetybele, Nimoitehool and Nimoitebool.

The first records of the Nimmitabel settlement date from the 1830s. By the 1850s it had become a small village of slab and bark huts surrounded by grazing properties. In 1858 it officially became a town.

Notes for Mary WHITE:
Mary White, dau of John White and Margaret Canary (Kincary, Kincade) was born in Cork, Ireland about 1832. Mary emigrated to the Colonies arriving 11 Jan 1855, she was aged 22yrs. Other particulars listed on the passenger report state that she was a General Servant from North Chapple, Co. Cork. She could neither read nor write, had no notable incidents during her voyage and was in good physical appearance. She was Roman Catholic and had paid one pound for the journey. Her father, John was already deceased and her mother Margaret was living in the parish of Clarence (??) writing illegible. On the same voyage was another Mary White aged 20yrs and her sister, Catherine aged 18yrs who were from the City of Cork with parents Edward and Catherine living in City of Cork. The "Rajasthan" landed a total of 276 persons of whom 98 were single females.

She first married Andrew Moloney (Maloney) listed as Molony at Sydney in 1857 (refer NSW BDM 718/1857) and they appear to have travelled to the Cooma area where Andrew died the following year in 1858. Now widowed, Mary second-married Joseph McKee on 24 Jul 1859 in Cooma, NSW. She was a House Servant at time of her marriage to Joseph. Ages and parents were not listed nor birthplaces. Marriage was witnessed by James McCormack and Catherine White. Catherine was a sister to Mary and she also married at Cooma in 1859 to Hugh Whittaker.

Mary died at the Royal Arms Hotel, Nimmitabel on 12 Feb 1883 aged 51yrs and was buried at Nimmitabel on 14 Feb 1883 by Samuel Rankin (Undertaker). Burial officiated by Rev John Hayes and witnessed by Margaret McKee and Lucy McKee (her daughters). Cause of her death was Pneumonia suffered for 5 days as certified by Dr. J.L. Donovan who last saw Mary at end of January 1883. Her husband, Joseph was the informant. Mary's body was delivered to the NSW Coroner for an Inquest. Her body was received on 27 Feb 1883, her death being noted as 14 Feb 1883 and the Coroner found her to have died from Natural Causes. Mary had been in Australia (the Colonies) for 29 years and married to Joseph for 27 years, the marriage being registered at Cooma. (NSW BDM 1883/009296). Her husband survived her for many years and passed away aged 90yrs in 1915.

Joseph McKEE and Mary WHITE had the following children:

i. MARY2 MCKEE was born in 1860 in Cooma, NSW. She died in 1860 in Cooma, NSW.

Notes for Mary McKEE:
Mary McKee, dau of Joseph McKee and Mary Moloney (White). Died in infancy.

2. ii. JOSEPH MCKEE was born in 1861 in Cooma, NSW. He died in 1950 in Nimmitabel, NSW. He married Mary Ann BREEN, daughter of Daniel BREEN and Mary BYRNES on 03 Oct 1887 in St Andrews Roman Catholic Church, Nimitybelle, NSW. She was born in 1858. She died on 12 Apr 1920 in Nimitabel, NSW.

3. iii. MARY ANNE MCKEE was born in 1862 in Cooma, NSW. She died on 03 Apr 1948 in Sydney NSW. She married Owen Eugene SILK, son of Joseph Walpole SILK and Maria THOMPSON in 1893 in Nimmitabel, NSW. He was born about 1851 in NSW, Australia. He died on 04 Aug 1934 in NSW, Australia.

4. iv. LUCY MCKEE was born on 04 Aug 1863 in Cooma, NSW. She died on 08 Nov 1939 in Randwick, NSW. She married Alfred Silvester Eugene RICHARDS, son of John RICHARDS and Ann STEPHENS on 07 Apr 1884 in St Andrews Roman Catholic Church, Nimitybelle, NSW. He was born on 22 Mar 1863 in Bodalla, NSW. He died on 07 Sep 1937 in Cowra District Hospital, Cowra, NSW.

The young Lucy McKee (who becomes Mrs Alfred Sylvester Richards)

v. MARGARET MCKEE was born on 29 Sep 1864 in Cooma, NSW. She died on 07 Dec 1923 in "Subiaco", Ryde, NSW, Australia.

Notes for Margaret McKEE:
Margaret McKee dau of Joseph McKee and Mary Moloney (White). Margaret entered the Benedictine Religious Order at "Subiaco" on 9 Feb 1888, was Clothed on 29 Jan 1891 and Professed on 30 Nov 1893. She took the religious name of Sister Mary Romanus McKee. Her Vow Paper was hand painted and extraordinarily beautiful according to Sr. Hildegard Ryan (Archivist at Jamberoo Abbey) and a copy is held on file. Her entry in the Profession Register reads:

Sr. (later Dame) M. Romanus alias Margaret McKee, daughter of Joseph McKee and Mary White. Sr. Romanus is front row on extreme Left		The four McKee daughters of Joseph and Mary. The 5th daughter is missing, she being Margaret, later Sr. M. Romanus. The daughters are – Top, Mary, Bottom, Ellen, Left, Lucy, Right, Mary-Anne.

"I Margaret McKee in Religion Sister Mary Romanus, in acknowledgement of the favour, this day conferred on me, by the Benedictine Community of Subiaco, in admitting me into their Monastery, as a Professed Choir Sister, by the act of my Religious Profession, freely and voluntarily made by me, in the presence of his Lordship the Right Revd Joseph Higgins, Lord Bishop of Sydney and under our Mother Prioress, Mary Walburge, alias Ruth Wallis - I hereby affix my signature this 30th day of November, Anno Domini 1893. Sister Mary Romanus Alias Margaret McKee" This was handwritten by Margaret and her vow paper was handwritten in Latin as per above. Margaret's obituary in the Benedictine Archives reads as follows.

"1923, December 7, Dame (Margaret) M. Romanus McKee. Born in New South Wales on 29th September 1864. Entered "Subiaco", 9th February 1888. Clothed, 29th January 1891. Professed, 30th November 1893. Dame Romanus was for some years headmistress of the school. She was also very skilful with her hands, - at needle-work and, more unusually, at wood-carving. It was she who carved the three altar-panels in the church - the central one with the "Pax" and Gothic roses, and the side ones with Pugin roses. She also made a fine stand for one of the statues. She came from a close family which was much concerned about her during her final illness. Death came from nephritis, (kidney disease)."

She had died 7 Dec 1923 at Ryde (most likely at Subiaco but registered at Ryde), NSW aged 59yrs. Information from Sr Hildegard Ryan continues.

And regarding burial places. Her grave was at "Subiaco" Rydalmere. When the Cemetery was moved during the 1930s/40s, the remains were re-interred at North Rocks Catholic Cemetery.

They were re-interred in one mass Grave (another story). Mother Benedicta Philips, first elected Abbess, and Sr. Elizabeth Funder (Prioress) had this mass grave restored during the early 1990s, and it has been a place of pilgrimage for our community on important occasions, such as our 150 in Australia (1999). I have photographs of the gravesite. I can't send them by email, but I can scan them (I think) and make a copy for you. Or, I can send them to you and you can make a copy. I think that I have a photograph of Sr. Mary Romanus McKee in Archives. She was a gifted wood-carver, and at the moment, I am restoring some of her work done in 1905. (email dated Oct 2009)

Photos dating back to the early 1920s were obtained from the Benedictine Archives courtesy Sr Hildegard Ryan. One shows the community of Dames with Mother M Joseph and Mother M Justina and the other a group of Dames with Mother M Joseph and the peg dog.

vi. JOSHUA MCKEE was born in 1867 in Cooma NSW (Church of Rome Rites). He died on 06 Mar 1887 in Nimmitabel, NSW.

Notes for Joshua McKEE:
Joshua McKee son of Joseph McKee and Mary Moloney (White). Joshua died at Nimmitabel NSW on 6 Mar 1887 aged 20yrs and was buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Nimmitabel, NSW.

5. vii. MARY MCKEE was born on 21 Jan 1869 in Royal Arms Hotel, Nimmitabel, NSW. She died on 24 Apr 1945 in Coogee, NSW. She married William David KISS, son of William KISS and Martha WRIGHT on 08 Jul 1889 in Royal Arms Hotel, Nimmitabel, NSW. He was born in 1867 in Eden, NSW. He died on 20 Jul 1954 in Coogee, NSW.

6. viii. DAVID MCKEE was born in 1871 in Cooma, NSW. He died in 1948 in Marrickville, NSW. He married Alice Anastasia THORNTON on 12 Feb 1900 in St Andrews Roman Catholic Church, Nimitybelle, NSW. She was born in 1875 in Nimmitabel, NSW. She died in 1960 in Sydney NSW.

ix. JOHN WILLIAM MCKEE was born in 1872 in Cooma, NSW. He died in 1945 in Wollongong, NSW.

Notes for John William McKEE:
William or John William (known as Jack) McKee, son of Joseph McKee and Mary Moloney (White). Birth registered under name of William McKee, Patricia Marsh Research lists this person as John William (known as Jack) and listed as John William on mother's death certificate in 1883. A death is registered for John William McKee son of Joseph and Mary at Wollongong, NSW in 1945. (refer 21928/1945) Is this the correct person? Another death registered for William McKee son of Joseph and Mary, d at Randwick 1941 (18961/1941) md to Helen Sophia J Basser, which one is correct?

7. x. SOPHIA JANE MCKEE was born in 1875 in Cooma, NSW. She died on 11 Nov 1941 in Randwick, NSW. She married Pinkus David BASSER in 1897 in Sydney NSW. He was born in UK. He died in UK.

Generation 2

2. JOSEPH2 MCKEE (Joseph1) was born in 1861 in Cooma, NSW. He died in 1950 in Nimmitabel, NSW. He married Mary Ann BREEN, daughter of Daniel BREEN and Mary BYRNES on 03 Oct 1887 in St Andrews Roman Catholic Church, Nimitybelle, NSW. She was born in 1858. She died on 12 Apr 1920 in Nimitabel, NSW.

Notes for Joseph McKEE:
Joseph McKee son of Joseph McKee and Mary Moloney (White). Listed as witness at sister, Lucy's marriage to Alfred Richards. Joseph married Mary Ann Breen on 3 Oct 1887 at St Andrew's Catholic Church, Nimmitabel, NSW. They produced five children.

Death registered for Joseph in 1950.

Aust Electoral Rolls list Joseph residing with his son Joseph Michael and his wife Ida Louise at Nimmitabel between 1930 and 1949. Joseph is firstly a Boarding House Keeper and later a Farmer. According to Patricia Marsh both father and son died in 1950.

Notes for Mary Ann BREEN:
Mary Ann Breen, dau of Daniel Breen and Mary Byrnes first married William Kiss (widower of Martha Wright). This marriage listed as Amy A Breen. As a widow of William Kiss she second-married Joseph McKee at St Andrew's Catholic Church, Nimmitabel, NSW on 3 Oct 1887. Mary Ann was also known as Amy or Kate according to Patricia Marsh research. Mary died on 12 Apr 1920 at Nimmitabel aged 62yrs and was buried 13 Apr 1920 at Nimmitabel Cemetery, Grave 144.

Joseph McKEE and Mary Ann BREEN had the following children:

8. i. MARY AGATHA3 MCKEE was born on 28 Sep 1888 in Nimmitabel, NSW. She died on 04 Aug 1966 in Nimmitabel, NSW. She married John Bernard SHELLEY, son of Thomas Patrick SHELLEY and Elizabeth Mary SUTHERLAND on 26 Oct 1911 in St Peter's Church of England, Pambula, NSW. He was born on 06 Sep 1888 in Bega, New South Wales, Australia. He died on 01 Oct 1960 in Cooma, NSW.

9. ii. MARGARET AGNES MCKEE was born in 1891 in Bega, New South Wales, Australia. She died in 1975 in NSW. She married William Patrick JENNINGS, son of Jeremiah JENNINGS and Elizabeth Mary GORE on 18 Sep 1911 in Bride's Residence, Towamba, NSW. He was born in Australia. He died on 28 Mar 1977 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

10. iii. JOSEPH MICHAEL MCKEE was born on 06 May 1898 in NSW. He died in 1950 in Cooma, NSW. He married (1) LOUISA IDA MORTON in 1923 in Bondi, NSW. She was born on 10 Apr 1899 in Nimmitabel, NSW. He met EVELYN FORBES.

iv. JOSHUA MCKEE was born in 1895 in Nimmitabel, NSW. He died in 1972 in Corowa,
NSW. He married Evelyn Mary MORAN, daughter of Thomas Joseph MORAN and Eliza C LAWLISS on 05 Jun 1916 in St Andrews Roman Catholic Church, Nimitybelle, NSW. She was born in 1895 in Nimitabel, NSW. She died in Australia.

Notes for Joshua McKEE:
Joshua McKee son of Joseph McKee and Mary Ann Breen. Joshua married Evelyn Mary Moran on 5 Jun 1916 at St Andrew's Catholic Church, Nimmitabel, NSW. He died at Corowa aged 77yrs in 1972.

Joshua became a Police Constable and is listed in 1930 at Daysdale Police Station with Evelyn. By 1943 he has moved to Police Station at Mulwala and is listed there as well in 1949.

11. v. KATHLEEN MCKEE was born in 1901 in Nimmitabel, NSW. She died on 27 Jun 1977 in Nimmitabel, NSW. She married Reginald JARDINE on 25 Jul 1928 in Residence of M. Jennings, Mulgoa, NSW. He was born in 1897 in Marrickville, NSW. He died on 09 Jul 1978 in Nimmitabel, NSW.

3. MARY ANNE2 MCKEE (Joseph1) was born in 1862 in Cooma, NSW. She died on 03 Apr 1948 in Sydney NSW. She married Owen Eugene SILK, son of Joseph Walpole SILK and Maria THOMPSON in 1893 in Nimmitabel, NSW. He was born about 1851 in NSW, Australia. He died on 4 Aug 1934 in NSW, Australia.

Notes for Mary Anne McKEE:
Mary Anne McKee, dau of Joseph McKee and Mary Moloney (White). Mary Anne (known as Mary) was witness with her brother Joseph to sister Lucy's marriage to Alfred Richards. Mary Ann married Owen Eugene Silk in Cooma, NSW in 1893. They raised the child Fred Basser, who took the name of Silk and raised his own children by the name of Silk as well. Mary Anne died aged 86yrs on 3 Apr 1948 at Sydney and was buried at Nimmatbel Cemetery NSW (Grave 142).

Notes for Owen Eugene SILK:
Owen Eugene Silk, son of Joseph Walpole Silk and Maria Thompson. Owen married Mary Ann McKee at Cooma NSW in 1893. He died aged 83yrs on 4 Aug 1934 at Nimmitabel, NSW and is buried at Nimmitabel Cemetery, Grave 142.

Owen and Mary Ann raised Fred Basser who took the name of Silk and raised his own children under the name of Silk.

Owen Eugene SILK and Mary Anne McKEE had the following child:

12. i. FREDERICK JOSEPH3 BASSER-SILK was born on 22 Jan 1899 in Adelaide, SA. He died on 06 May 1956 in Bombala, NSW. He married Olga Eunice RAYNER, daughter of George Sidney RAYNER and Ethel Bertha ROBINSON on 23 Oct 1922 in Bombala, NSW. She was born on 31 Jul 1905 in Dannevirk, New Zealand. She died on 19 Aug 1986 in Canberra, ACT.

4. LUCY2 MCKEE (Joseph1) was born on 04 Aug 1863 in Cooma, NSW. She died on 08 Nov 1939 in Randwick, NSW. She married Alfred Silvester Eugene RICHARDS, son of John RICHARDS and Ann STEPHENS on 07 Apr 1884 in St Andrews Roman Catholic Church, Nimitybelle, NSW. He was born on 22 Mar 1863 in Bodalla, NSW. He died on 07 Sep 1937 in Cowra District Hospital, Cowra, NSW.

Notes for Lucy McKEE:
Lucy McKee dau of Joseph McKee and Mary Moloney (alias White). Copy of birth certificate on file. Birth on 4 Aug 1863 at Cooma witnessed by Mrs. Taylor.There were already 1 male and 1 female living with 1 female deceased at time of Lucy's birth. Lucy married Alfred Silvester Eugene Richards on 7 Apr 1884 at St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Nimitybelle NSW. Lucy's father Joseph gave consent to marriage as Lucy was under age of 21yrs. The marriage was officiated by James Fleming and witnessed by Joseph McKee Jnr and Mary McKee. Joseph and Mary would have been Lucy's brother and sister. Reg No. 1884/005795.

1930 Aust Electoral Roll lists Lucy at Brisbane Ave., Cowra, NSW, doing home duties. Her husband Alfred now a retired school teacher and son John Kenneth (a mechanic) are listed at the same address. At the same time, her dau Mary and husband Cecil Allen are running a drapery store in Brisbane St., Cowra NSW.

Lucy's death is recorded in 1939 at Randwick, NSW. She was buried at Randwick Cemetery. The following notices appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald on 10 Nov 1939

"RICHARDS - November 8, 1939 at her residence 204 Carrington Road, Coogee, Lucy (late of Cowra), loving mother of Bert, Stella (deceased), Ken, Sister Ausberta (St. Joseph's Convent, Bondi), Harry, Fred (deceased), Leta, Monica. Aged 75 years. Requiescat in pace."

"RICHARDS - Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of the late LUCY RICHARDS of 204 Carrington Road, Coogee, will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Avoca Street, Randwick, THIS (Friday) MORNING, at 9 o'clock. The Funeral will leave the Church at 9.45 o'clock for the Catholic Cemetery, Randwick. T. DIXON PTY. LTD. (A.F.D.A.) FA2413, FL2859 Established 1936" (? could be 1836).

Notes for Alfred Silvester Eugene RICHARDS:
Alfred Silvester Eugene Richards, son of John Richards and Ann Stephens. NSW Birth registered in district of Broullee 6385/1863. Also sourced from IGI Birth film 143884, Batch 0960360. A copy of birth certificate is on file Birth witnessed by Mary Ann Ayliff and informed for registration by father John Richards, Farmer residing at Bodalla, NSW. Alfred married Lucy McKee at St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Nimitybelle NSW on 7 April 1884. Alfred was a School Teacher at the time. The marriage was officiated by James Fleming and witnessed by Joseph McKee Jnr and Mary McKee (his future bro-in-law and sis-in-law). Registered NSW in district of Bombala. Alfred's name is spelt Sylvester on daughter Emma's marriage to Peter Dwyer (listed as O'Dwyer).

Alfred is listed as Next of Kin for three sons who enlisted in the AIF in 1915. They were Joseph Albert Edwin, John Kenneth and Alfred Paul although some were wounded, all returned to Australia.

1930 Aust Electoral Roll lists Alfred as retired school teacher at Brisbane Ave., Cowra, NSW. His wife Lucy is listed also as doing home duties. Name again spelt Sylvester. Alfred died at Cowra on 7 Sep 1937.

The following notice appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald on 8 Sep 1937.

"RICHARDS - September 7, 1937, at Cowra District Hospital, Alfred S. Richards late of Nimmitabel in his 74th year."

Alfred Silvester Richards

Obituary from 1937 in Cowra Newspaper reads: "Following an operation performed about 10 days previously, the death took place at Cowra District Hospital on Tuesday morning of Mr. Alfred Sylvester Eugene Richards. He was 71 years of age. The late Mr. Richards was one of Cowra's best liked citizens. A smiling countenance and a cheery word bespoke the wonderful nature of a fine old gentleman. He had an army of friends but not a single enemy. He was a constructive character, ever ready to give assistance where it was needed, ever alert to cheer anyone struck by misfortune. His passing will be genuinely felt. In his younger days the late Mr. Richards was a keen cricketer, his batting performances on the south coastal areas being still highly regarded. With the passing of the years and growing infirmity his interest never dwindled. Every time a match was in progress at the Cowra cricket ground the old familiar figure would be noticed. He was Vice-president of the Cowra Cricket Club to the time of his death. Also a keen footballer, the late Mr. Richards represented the Country against City. Born at Bodalla on the South Coast, deceased received his early education at the local school and later attended Fort Street High School, Sydney. He later entered the Education Department and first took up duties at Square Range, Nimmitabel, on the Monaro. Here he married Miss Lucy McKee. He later transferred to Tarraganda near Bega.

In 1925 he retired from the service and came to live at Cowra, where he has resided ever since. The late Mr. Richards was a member of the Masonic Lodge. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons. Bert of Bethungra, John Kenneth of Cowra, Harry of Lithgow, and Fred of Lismore, and three daughters, Sister Ausberta, St. Josephs Convent, Bondi, Mrs. O'Dwyer of Lithgow, and Mrs. A. Koychen of Milton. Another daughter, Mrs. C.A. Allen died about three years ago. The funeral moved from St Johns CE, Cowra, yesterday morning for interment in the CE portion of the Cowra cemetery. The large number of friends who followed the hearse was eloquent testimony of the high regard in which deceased was held. There were representatives of the commercial, Local Government and sporting sections of the community. Ven Archdeacon Mirrington officiated at the Church and at the graveside."

Alfred Silvester Eugene RICHARDS and Lucy McKEE had the following children:

i. JOSEPH ALBERT EDWIN3 RICHARDS was born in 1885 in Cooma, NSW. He died in 1958 in Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia.

Notes for Joseph Albert Edwin RICHARDS:
Joseph Albert Edwin Richards, son of Alfred Silvester Eugene Richards and Lucy McKee.

Joseph enlisted in the AIF at Moree, NSW on 10 Aug 1915 first serving with the 6th Light Horse and then with 2nd Signal Troop. He is listed as Trooper Richards. He was aged 30yrs and 7mths when enlisting and his general appearance described as Height, 5ft 3inches; Weight, 10st 3lbs; Chest Measure 37-39 inches; Complexion, Dark; Eyes, Blue; Hair, Dark, Religion, R.C. He was returned to Australia on board HT Madras out of Kantara, Egypt and discharged from AIF on 18 Sep 1919. He was awarded the Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. His father, Alfred, is listed as next of kin. He was not married at the time and was previously a Station Hand at time of enlistment.

1930 Aust Electoral Roll lists Joseph at Mitta Mitta, NSW in Cwealth Seat of Hume and State Seat of Cootamundra. He is a Motor Mechanic.

1936 Aust Electoral Roll continues to be listed as above.

Death recorded in 1958 at Cootamundra, NSW Refer NSW Registry BDM 32914/1958. He is listed on father's obituary as Bert of Bethungra.

Joseph was obviously known at Bert and is listed thus in his mother's death notice in the Sydney Morning Herald on 10 Nov 1939.

ii. MARY ESTELLA RICHARDS was born in 1887 in Nimitabelle, NSW. She died in 1935 in Petersham,NSW. She married Cecil Kirby ALLEN, son of Harold ALLEN and Emma Letitia UNKNOWN in 1915 in Marrickville, NSW. He was born in 1889 in Maclean, NSW Australia. He died in 1954 in Ryde, NSW, Australia.

Notes for Mary Estella RICHARDS:
Mary Estella Richards dau of Alfred S E Richards and Lucy McKee. Mary married Cecil Kirby Allen in 1915 at Marrickville, NSW refer 2923/1915 NSW Registry BDM.

1930 listed on Aust Electoral Roll at Cowra, Brisbane St. where she and husband Cecil ran a drapery store. Mary died in 1935 at Petersham, NSW refer 1963/1935 NSW Registry BDM.

Mary was obviously known as Stella and is listed thus in her mother's death notice in the Sydney Morning Herald on 10 Nov 1939.

iii. MARGARET PEARL RICHARDS was born on 23 Jun 1890 in Nimitabelle, NSW. She died on 09 May 1976 in St. Anne's Nursing Home, Hunters Hill, NSW, Australia.

Notes for Margaret Pearl RICHARDS:
Margaret Pearl Richards, dau of Alfred Silvester Eugene Richards and Lucy

McKee. Born 23 Jun 1890 at Nimmitabel, NSW.

Margaret entered the Sisters of St Joseph Convent, North Sydney, on 19 Mar 1912. Novitiate on 16 Jul 1913, Profession on 16 Jul 1914 and final Profession in Jan 1922. Margaret took the religious name of Sister Mary Ausberta and as a "Brown Joey" taught education at the following sites: Kogarah, Bondi, Granville, Bungendore, Drummoyne, Clovelly, Dulwich Hill, Annandale, Burwood, Beverly Hills, Campsie, Lakemba, Penshurst, Revesby and Bass Hill. This teaching profession took place between 1914 and 1962 and in January 1964, Sr. Ausberta retired to Bondi. In January 1974 Sr Ausberta moved into St. Anne's Nursing Home at Hunters Hill, NSW where she later died on 9 May 1976. She is buried at Northern Suburbs Cemetery in Sydney. NSW BDM refer 10311/1976.

On entering the Sisterhood her father's name is given as Sylvester Eugene Richards so perhaps he'd dropped the Alfred by then. Archival information courtesy of Sr. Benedetta Bennett at Sisters of St Joseph, McKillop Place, North Sydney NSW.

iv. JOHN KENNETH RICHARDS was born on 23 Jun 1890 in Nimitabelle, NSW. He died after 1978. He married Veronica Agnes RIGNEY, daughter of Edward Joseph RIGNEY and Elizabeth UNKNOWN in 1921 in Cowra, NSW. She was born in 1896 in Penrith, NSW. She died in 1936 in Lithgow, NSW.

Notes for John Kenneth RICHARDS:
John Kenneth Richards son of Alfred Silvester Richards and Lucy McKee. John was a twin brother to Margaret Pearl Richards (Sr Ausberta). John married Veronica Agnes Rigney in 1921 at Cowra, NSW. NSW Registry of Marriages 12872/1921.

John enlisted for the AIF at Moore Park, Sydney NSW on 10 Dec 1915. He was attached to 2nd Reinforcements of 7th Company (Engineers). On enlistment he was aged 25yrs and 5mths and had been an Engineer. His general appearance was described as: Height 5ft 4.5inches; Weight, 146lbs; Chest Measure 37.5 inches; Complexion, Sallow; Eyes, Blue and good; Hair, Light Brown, Religion, R.C. John suffered multiple wounds to his right arm and left leg and was returned to Australia on HT Corinthie on 10 Jan 1918 and discharged from AIF on 16 Apr 1918. He was awarded the Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. Service Number 5393.

1930 Aust Electoral Roll lists John at Brisbane St., Cowra, a Mechanic. Also at Brisbane St., Cowra is his parents Alfred and Lucy. His wife Veronica is listed at Neila St., Cowra doing home duties. It's probable that the Mechanic shop was on Brisbane St. His sister Mary and husband Cecil ran a drapery on Brisbane St also.

John was obviously known as Ken and is listed thus in his mother's death notice in the Sydney Morning Herald on 10 Nov 1939.

v. JEROME RICHARDS was born in 1893 in Nimitabelle, NSW. He died in 1893 in Nimitabelle, NSW.

Notes for Jerome RICHARDS:
Jerome Richards, son of Alfred Silvester Richards and Lucy McKee. Died same year as birth at Nimitybelle, NSW. Refer NSW BDM 11086/1893. Jerome is not listed among his siblings in his mother's death notice appearing in the Sydney Morning Herald on 10 Nov 1939.

vi. HENRY RICHARDS was born in 1894 in Nimitabelle, NSW. He died in 1968 in Wallsend, NSW. He married Rubina Mary MORTON in 1916 in Lithgow, NSW. She was born about 1900. She died in 1973 in Newcastle, NSW.

Notes for Henry RICHARDS:
Henry Richards, son of Alfred Silvester Eugene Richards and Lucy McKee. Henry married Rubina Mary Morton at Lithgow, NSW in 1916. He enlisted for the CMF (known then as Volunteer Defence Force) during WWII at Lithgow and named Rubina as his next of kin. They later moved to Newcastle where Henry died at Wallsend, NSW in 1968, refer NSW BDM 37820/1968. His wife later died in 1973. Listed in fasther's obituary as Harry of Lithgow.

Henry was obviously known as Harry and is listed thus in his mother's death notice in the Sydney Morning Herald on 10 Nov 1939.

vii. ALFRED PAUL RICHARDS was born in 1895 in Nimitabelle, NSW. He died in 1937 in Lismore, NSW.

Notes for Alfred Paul RICHARDS:
Alfred Paul Richards, son of Alfred Silvester Eugene Richards and Lucy McKee.

Alfred enlisted with the AIF at Lithgow, NSW on 5 Aug 1915. He was aged 22yrs and 2mths at the time and his general appearance was listed as Height, 5ft 3.5inches; Weight, 146lbs; Chest Measure 37-39.5 inches; Complexion, Medium; Eyes, Hazel; Hair, Brown. He had some distinguishing marks - scar on right elbow (burn); small scar on middle of back and burns on both arms. He had been a Fireman so now doubt this caused the burns. He served in Egypt. Alfred was awarded the Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.

Alfred died at Lismore NSW in 1937, refer NSW BDM 19652/1937. He is listed on his father's obituary as Fred. Obviously known as Fred and is listed thus in his mother's death notice in the Sydney Morning Herald on 10 Nov 1939.

13. viii. EMMA LETA RICHARDS was born on 21 Nov 1897 in Nimitabelle, NSW. She died before 06 Apr 1988 in Sydney NSW. She married (1) PETER STEPHEN DWYER, son of Thomas Daniel DWYER and Emily Elizabeth DAVIS on 09 Feb 1918 in St.Brigid's R.Catholic Church, Marrickville, NSW. He was born on 07 May 1894 in San Remo, Melbourne, Vic. He died on 10 Nov 1965 in 16 Tabrett St., Banksia, NSW. She married (2) ERROL WILLIAM HERBERT EDWARDS, son of George EDWARDS and Ellen Mary UNKNOWN in 1937 in Milton, NSW. He died on 19 May 1973 in Avalon Beach, NSW.

Emma Leta Richards (on L) and Monica Ruby Richards (on R), daughters of Alfred Silvester Eugene Richards and Lucy McKee.		Sr. M. Ausberta, Religious Sister of St. Joseph, North Sydney. Born Margaret Pearl Richards, daughter of Alfred Silvester Eugene Richards and Lucy McKee.

14. ix. MONICA RUBY THERESA RICHARDS was born in 1903 in Bega, New South Wales, Australia. She died after 1990 in Sydney NSW. She married Arthur Milton KOYCHEN, son of Carl Christian E KOYCHEN and Jane FISHER in 1925 in Cowra, NSW. He was born about 1900. He died in 1959 in Marrickville, NSW.

5. MARY2 MCKEE (Joseph1) was born on 21 Jan 1869 in Royal Arms Hotel, Nimmitabel, NSW. She died on 24 Apr 1945 in Coogee, NSW. She married William David KISS, son of William KISS and Martha WRIGHT on 08 Jul 1889 in Royal Arms Hotel, Nimmitabel, NSW. He was born in 1867 in Eden ,NSW. He died on 20 Jul 1954 in Coogee, NSW.

Notes for Mary McKEE:
Mary McKee dau of Joseph McKee and Mary Moloney (White). Mary was born at the Inn of her father, Joseph and died aged 76yrs 3mths 3 days on 24 Apr 1945 at Coogee NSW. She was buried at Randwick General Cemetery (JJ Catholic Section No. 24) following funeral officiated by Priest Rev Father V. Tyler MSC at Our Lady of Sacred Heart, Randwick NSW celebrating Requiem Mass on Thursday 26 Apr 1945 at 9 am. Mary was also known as "Min". Mary married William David Kiss on 8 Jul 1889 at Royal Arms Hotel, Nimmitabel. They produced five children. Aust Electoral Rolls list Mary with husband William at 49 Bream St Randwick for 1930 and from 1936 till 1943 at 204 Carrington Rd., Coogee. Mary performed home duties. Son William Eugene resides with them on listing for 1930,36 and 49. Thelma Maud resides with them for 1936. Mary predeceased her husband in 1945.

Notes for William David KISS:
William David Kiss, son of William Kiss and Martha Wright, married Mary McKee on 8 Jul 1889 at Royal Arms Hotel, Nimmitabel, NSW. He was born at Eden, NSW in 1866 and died at Coogee, NSW aged 87yrs in 1954. He was buried 22 Jul 1954 at Randwick General Cemetery. His death caused by Aurioular Fibrillation and Senility. William was a Builders Labourer.

The family of 201 Carrington Road, Coogee NSW sent out the Thank You card following William's death in 1954. This would have been dau Phyllis and husband Norman Stanley.

Aust Electoral Rolls list William and Mary at 49 Bream St for 1930 and from 1936 at 204 Carrington Rd., Coogee. At times, son William Eugene resides with them as does Thelma Maud. Listed in the same electorate are John Alfred Kiss and Annie Louisa Kiss at 187 Avoca St., Randwick from 1936,43 and 49. John Alfred is in Insurance. Might be related to William.

William David KISS and Mary McKEE had the following children:

15. i. PHYLLIS KATHLEEN3 KISS was born on 14 May 1891 in Nimmitabel, NSW. She died on 05 Jun 1980 in Coogee, NSW. She married Norman Charles STANLEY, son of Thomas Edward STANLEY and Charlotte M CUNNINGHAM on 20 Jun 1920 in St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney NSW. He was born on 03 Oct 1890 in Sydney NSW. He died on 12 Dec 1957 in Coogee, NSW.

ii. JOHN WILLIAM KISS was born on 10 Jan 1900 in Nimmitabel, NSW. He died in 1900 in Nimmitabel, NSW.

Notes for John William KISS:
John William Kiss, son of William David Kiss and Mary McKee. Died in infancy.

iii. WILLIAM EUGENE CUTHBERT KISS was born on 08 Feb 1904 in Nimmitabel, NSW. He died on 21 Sep 1967 in Durras Lake South, NSW. He married (1) THELMA MAUDE MOUNTER on 19 Mar 1932 in Randwick, NSW. She was born in 1911 in Ganmain, New South Wales, Australia. He married (2) VERONICA MARY COLE on 02 Oct 1943 in Fullerton Memorial Church, Crown St., Sydney NSW. She was born in 1909 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. He married (3) DORIS EILEEN COOK, daughter of Edward Fitzgerald COOK and Laura Maud McMINN on 04 Aug 1951 in Randwick, NSW. She was born in 1907 in Redfern, NSW.

Notes for William Eugene Cuthbert KISS:
William Eugene Cuthbert Kiss, son of William David Kiss and Mary McKee. William married Thelma Maude Mounter on 19 Mar 1932 at Randwick, NSW. He second-married Veronica Mary Cole on 2 Oct 1943 in Fullerton Memorial Church, Crown Street, Sydney. He then third married Doris Eileen Cook on 4 Aug 1951 at Randwick, NSW. William died at Moruya, NSW in 1967 aged 60yrs, death caused by a car accident. He was buried 27 Sep 1967 in Catholic Section of Botany Cemetery, NSW He was a Munitions Worker. Death registered at Parramatta NSW. .

William served with AIF (SN V4447) enlisting at Royal Park, Vic. He was ranked Warrant Officer Class 2 with 7 Aust Ordnance Stores Company. He listed Vera Kiss as next of kin and was discharged 8 Jul 1945. This would have been the Volunteer Army I believe.

William and first wife, Thelma resided with W D Kiss and Mary Kiss (his parents) at 204 Carrington Rd., Coogee as listed on Aust Electoral Rolls 1936. William resided with his parents at 49 Bream St, Randwick on listing for 1930. He is listed with his father back at 204 Carrington Rd for 1949.

iv. RACHEL KISS was born on 17 Sep 1907 in Nimmitabel, NSW. She died on 26 Nov 1926 in Coogee, NSW.

Notes for Rachel KISS:
Rachel Kiss, dau of William David Kiss and Mary McKee. Rachel died aged 18yrs at Coogee, NSW in 1925. Death listed under name of Rachael and registered at Randwick in 1926.

16. v. MARY ANN KISS was born on 07 Nov 1911. She died on 04 Jan 1975 in Central Coast, NSW. She married John William MOUNCESTEPHENS on 07 Nov 1935 in Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church, Randwick, NSW. He was born on 21 Mar 1907 in England. He died on 29 Apr 1977 in Toukley, NSW.

6. DAVID2 MCKEE (Joseph1) was born in 1871 in Cooma, NSW. He died in 1948 in Marrickville, NSW. He married Alice Anastasia THORNTON on 12 Feb 1900 in St Andrews Roman Catholic Church, Nimitybelle, NSW. She was born in 1875 in Nimmitabel, NSW. She died in 1960 in Sydney NSW.

Notes for David McKEE:
David McKee son of Joseph McKee and Mary Moloney (White. David married Alice Anastasia Thornton on 12 Feb 1900 at St Andrew's Catholic Church, Nimmitabel, NSW They produced four children. David died at Marrickville, NSW IN 1948.

Australian Electoral Roll listed for 1930 and 1933 at 36 Rickard St., Marrickville. His dau Margaret and son David are also listed at this address. For 1936 and 1943 at 173 Wardell Rd., Dulwich Hill. His wife Alice is listed with him on each of these occasions.

Notes for Alice Anastasia THORNTON:
Alice Anastasia Thornton, dau of Morgan Joseph Thornton and Lucy Ann Love. Alice (also known as Annie) married David McKee on 12 Feb 1900 at St Andrew's Catholic Church Nimmitabel, NSW. They produced three children. Alice died in Sydney in 1960 aged 85yrs.

David McKEE and Alice Anastasia THORNTON had the following children:

i. DAVID HENRY ALPHONSUS3 MCKEE was born in 1902 in Nimmitabel, NSW. He married Josephine Dorothy CLARKE in 1934 in Marrickville, NSW.

Notes for David Henry Alphonsus McKEE:
David Henry Alphonsus McKee, son of David McKee and Alice Anastasia Thornton, married Josephine Dorothy Clarke in 1934 at Marrickville, NSW.

Aust Electoral Roll listed with parents at 36 Rickhard St in 1930. Moved to 203 Sydenham Rd in 1933, moved to 21 Woodbury St., Dulwich Hill and is now married at 1936 and in 1937 he and wife moved to 56 Forbes St., Ashbury NSW where they continued to reside and are listed there for 1943 and 1949 Rolls. He was a Telephone Mechanic.

18. ii. MARY LUCY GERTRUDE MCKEE was born in 1904 in Nimmitabel, NSW. She died in Australia. She married Alfred George BAILEY, son of John BAILEY and Ann SNODGRASS in 1925 in Redfern, NSW. He was born in 1893 in Cooma, NSW. He died in 1949 in Marrickville, NSW.

iii. MARGARET MAVIS MCKEE was born in 1906 in Nimmitabel, NSW.

Notes for Margaret Mavis McKEE:
Margaret Mavis McKee dau of David McKee and Alice Anastasia Thornton. Born at Nimmitabel in 1906 and residing with parents at 36 Rickard St., Marrickville NSW when registered on 1930,1933 Australian Electoral Roll. Listed for 1936 at 226 Wardell Rd., Dulwich Hill but back with parents at 173 Wardell Rd in 1943.

iv. ALICE J MARGARET MCKEE was born in 1912 in Redfern, NSW. She died in 1912 in Redfern, NSW.

Notes for Alice J Margaret McKEE:
Alice J Margaret McKee dau of David McKee and Alice Anastasia Thornton. Died in infancy.

7. SOPHIA JANE2 MCKEE (Joseph1) was born in 1875 in Cooma, NSW. She died on 11 Nov 1941 in Randwick, NSW. She married Pinkus David BASSER in 1897 in Sydney NSW. He was born in UK. He died in UK.

Notes for Sophia Jane McKEE:
Sophia Jane McKee dau of Joseph McKee and Mary Moloney (White). Sophia (also known as Ellen or Nellie) was left with two young boys after Pinkus David Basser departed and went overseas to live in the UK (Bristol?). Pinkus Basser set up another family in the UK and was listed on the census as an Australian Tourist. Nell returned to Bombala and gave Fred to her sister Mary Ann and husband Owen Silk to raise as they were unable to have children of their own. Nell returned to Sydney taking Henry (Fonse) with her to raise herself. It is believed that Nell and David Basser were never divorced but he remarried anyway in England and later Nell remarried herself according to Patricia Marsh but her death is listed under the name of Basser. This knowledge was not conveyed to the family in Bombala. Sophia (or Nell) died aged 66yrs on 11 Nov 1941 at Randwick and was buried at Randwick General Cemetery.

Listed by the name of Ellen on mother's death certificate in 1883. The youngest child of the family. Listed as Nellie on marriage entry to Pinkus D Basser and listed as Helen Sophia J Basser on death registration in 1941. Gravestone under name of Ellen Basser erected by her sisters.

Notes for Pinkus David BASSER:
David Pinkus Basser born 1879 in England married Sophia Jane McKee (or Nell or Ellen) in 1897 at Sydney NSW. They produced two children before David departed back to the UK in the Bristol area and raised another family there and without the benefit of a divorce from Sophia, remarried in England. Listed on the UK Census as an Australian Tourist.

Pinkus David BASSER and Sophia Jane McKEE had the following children:

i. HENRY ALPHONSUS3 BASSER was born in 1900 in Nimmitabel, NSW.

Notes for Henry Alphonsus BASSER:
Henry Alphonsus Basser, son of Pinkus David Basser and Sophia Jane McKee (Ellen or Nellie). Known as Fonse.

13. ii. FREDERICK JOSEPH BASSER-SILK was born on 22 Jan 1899 in Adelaide, SA. He died on 06 May 1956 in Bombala, NSW. He married Olga Eunice RAYNER, daughter of George Sidney RAYNER and Ethel Bertha ROBINSON on 23 Oct 1922 in Bombala, NSW. She was born on 31 Jul 1905 in Dannevirk, New Zealand. She died on 19 Aug 1986 in Canberra, ACT.

Generation 3

8. MARY AGATHA3 MCKEE (Joseph2, Joseph1) was born on 28 Sep 1888 in Nimmitabel, NSW. She died on 04 Aug 1966 in Nimmitabel, NSW. She married John Bernard SHELLEY, son of Thomas Patrick SHELLEY and Elizabeth Mary SUTHERLAND on 26 Oct 1911 in St Peter's Church of England, Pambula, NSW. He was born on 06 Sep 1888 in Bega, New South Wales, Australia. He died on 01 Oct 1960 in Cooma, NSW.

Notes for Mary Agatha McKEE:
Mary Agatha McKee dau of Joseph McKee and Mary Ann Breen, married John Bernard Shelley on 26 Oct 1911 at St Peter's Church of England, Pambula, NSW. They produced three children. Mary died 4 Aug 1966 aged 77yrs and is buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW.

Aust Electoral Roll listed with husband at Kyogle in 1930 and from 1936 at The Royal, Nimmitabel, NSW.

Notes for John Bernard SHELLEY:
John Bernard Shelley son of Thomas Patrick Shelley and Elizabeth Mary Sutherland married Mary Agatha McKee on 26 Oct 1911 at St Peter's Church of England Church, Pambula, NSW. They produced three children. John died 1 Oct 1960 at Cooma, NSW and is buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, NSW.

Aust Electoral Rolls listed at various places with wife Mary and later son Martin and his wife Alice. Occupations varied.

John Bernard SHELLEY and Mary Agatha McKEE had the following children:

i. MARY MARGARET4 SHELLEY was born on 07 Mar 1914. She died on 28 Apr 2004 in Canberra, ACT. She married Reginald Valentine BUCKLEY, son of Charles BUCKLEY and Mary Sophia LEWIS in 1933 in St. Bridget's Catholic Church, Coogee, NSW. He was born on 27 Jul 1910. He died on 07 Dec 1946 in Queanbeyan NSW.

Notes for Mary Margaret SHELLEY:
Mary Margaret Shelley dau of John Bernard Shelley and Mary Agatha McKee. Died 28 Apr 2004 in Canberra ACT aged 90yrs.

ii. KATHLEEN JOYCE SHELLEY was born on 01 Mar 1922. She died on 04 Jun 2002. She married Albert Beckhurst PAYTEN in 1947 in Cooma, NSW. He was born about 1920.

Notes for Kathleen Joyce SHELLEY:
Kathleen Joyce (or Joyce Kathleen Shelley according to Patricia Marsh Research) dau of John Bernard Shelley and Mary Agatha McKee. Marriage registered in Cooma, NSW to Albert Beckhurst Payten in 1947 and listed under the name Kathleen Joyce Shelley. Joyce died 4 Jun 2002 aged 80yrs.

iii. MARTIN JOSEPH SHELLEY was born about 1915. He married Alice Beulah TAYLOR in 1935 in Cooma, NSW. She was born about 1915.

Notes for Martin Joseph SHELLEY:
Martin Joseph Shelley son of John Bernard Shelley and Mary Agatha McKee. Martin married Alice Beulah Taylor in 1935 registered at Cooma, NSW.

Aust Electoral Roll lists Martin at Nimmitabel NSW for years 1936,37,43 and 54. He is a Carrier. His wife Alice is listed also.

9. MARGARET AGNES3 MCKEE (Joseph2, Joseph1) was born in 1891 in Bega, New South Wales, Australia. She died in 1975 in NSW. She married William Patrick JENNINGS, son of Jeremiah JENNINGS and Elizabeth Mary GORE on 18 Sep 1911 in Bride's Residence, Towamba, NSW. He was born in Australia. He died on 28 Mar 1977 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

Notes for Margaret Agnes McKEE:
Margaret Agnes McKee dau of Joseph McKee and Mary Ann Breen. Margaret married William Patrick Jennings on 18 Sep 1911 at her family's residence in Towamba, NSW. She died in 1975 aged 84yrs.

Aust Electoral Rolls list Margaret with husband between 1930 and 1954 at various addresses around Kogarah. Possible children of this couple are Josephine Jennings, Keiran Patrick Jennings, John Bernard Jennings and Joseph McKee Jennings.

Notes for William Patrick JENNINGS:
William Patrick Jennings, son of William Jennings and Bridget, married Margaret Agnes McKee on 18 Sep 1911 at the bride's residence in Towamba, NSW. William was a Police Constable in Towamba at the time of the marriage. He was a bachelor aged 22yrs and had been born in Adamstown, NSW. His father is listed as Jeremiah Jennings (Staff Sergeant of Permanent Forces) and mother is Elizabeth Mary Gore. The marriage was solemnised by P. Kenny, Officiating Minister according to the rites of the Roman Catholic Church and witnessed by M.G, Buckley and M.A. McKee. William died in Sydney in 1960.

William is listed with wife on Aust Electoral Rolls as a Police Sergeant through until 1943 in the Kogarah area. In 1949 and 1954 he has no occupation so probably retired. In 1937 Josephine Jennings is residing with them and in 1943, Keiran Patrick Jennings and John Bernard Jennings reside with the family. In 1954 there is also a listing for a Joseph McKee Jennings residing at 8 Chapel St., Kogarah and he is also a Policeman (probably a son of William and Margaret).

William was known by the nickname "Fardie".

William Patrick JENNINGS and Margaret Agnes McKEE had the following children:

i. JOSEPH JEREMIAH4 JENNINGS was born in Jun 1912. He died in Jul 1912 in Burrowa, Cowra, NSW.

Notes for Joseph Jeremiah JENNINGS:
Joseph Jeremiah Jennings, son of William Patrick Jennings and Margaret Agnes McKee. Joseph died as an infant aged 5 weeks at Burrowa (or Boorowa) in the Cowra area, NSW.

ii. KIERAN PATRICK JENNINGS. He married SYLVIA JOYCE MULLINS.

Notes for Kieran Patrick JENNINGS:
Kieran Patrick Jennings, son of William Patrick Jennings and Margaret Agnes McKee. Kieran married Sylvia Joyce (Sylv) Mullins.

iii. WILLIAM BREEN JENNINGS. He married HELEN MARY LEISNER.

Notes for William Breen JENNINGS:
William Breen Jennings, son of William Patrick Jennings and Margaret Agnes McKee. Known as Bill. Bill married Helen Mary Leisner in 1948.

iv. JOHN BERNARD JENNINGS. He married PHYLLIS MARY ANDERSON.

Notes for John Bernard JENNINGS:
John Bernard Jennings, son of William Patrick Jennings and Margaret Agnes McKee. Known by the nickname "Jack". Jack married Phyllis Mary Anderson in 1946.

v. JOSEPHINE MARY GORE JENNINGS. She married MATTHEW CHARLES JOHNSON. She married CORNELIUS ROBERT DE JONG.

Notes for Josephine Mary Gore JENNINGS:
Josephine Mary Gore Jennings, dau of William Patrick Jennings and Margaret Agnes McKee. Known by the nickname "Josie".

vi. JOSEPH MCKEE JENNINGS. He married GLORIA CLARE KANE.

Notes for Joseph McKee JENNINGS:
Joseph McKee Jennings, son of William Patrick Jennings and Margaret Agnes McKee. Known by the nickname "Joey". Joey married Gloria Clare Kane.

10. JOSEPH MICHAEL3 MCKEE (Joseph2, Joseph1) was born on 06 May 1898 in NSW. He died in 1950 in Cooma, NSW. He married (1) LOUISA IDA MORTON in 1923 in Bondi, NSW. She was born on 10 Apr 1899 in Nimmitabel, NSW. He met EVELYN FORBES.

Notes for Joseph Michael McKEE:
Joseph Michael McKee son of Joseph McKee and Mary Ann Breen. Joseph was aged 52yrs when he died in Cooma in 1950. Joseph enlisted with the AIF on 11 Jul 1940 at Goulburn, NSW naming his next of kin as Ida MKee. He was discharged 4 May 1942 from 2/3rd A F W/Shop. Service No. NX60153, Rank, Private. In his early life, Joseph had a relationship with Evelyn Forbes but the couple did not marry. A son was born of this relationship called Joseph Ian McKee born 24 Mar 1917 (supposedly born while his father was in the army). He was put upon to provide financial assistance and agreement was reached with Joseph Ian being raised by his mother Evelyn and her sisters. It would appear that Joseph Michael also served during WWI.

Joseph later married Louisa Ida Morton in 1923 at Bondi where the officiating Priest came to the house for the marriage ceremony. Joseph and Louisa produced four children.

Aust Electoral Rolls list Joseph Michael and Ida with his father, Joseph at Nimmitabel from 1930 to 1949. Joseph Michael is a Motor Driver, Ida does home duties and his father Joseph is firstly a Boarding House Keeper and later and farmer.

Joseph Michael McKEE and Louisa Ida MORTON had the following children:

i. GEOFFREY4 MCKEE was born on 26 May 1924.

ii. LOLA MCKEE was born on 04 Feb 1927.

iii. BRUCE MCKEE was born on 27 Jul 1929.

iv. LYNN MCKEE was born on 25 May 1943.

Notes for Lynn McKEE:
Louisa Ida Morton dau of Muirton Thomson Morton and Elizabeth Jane Lewis married Joseph Michael McKee in 1923 at Bondi. The Priest officiated the ceremony at the house.

Notes for Evelyn FORBES:
Evelyn Forbes mother of Joseph Ian McKee with her partner Joseph Michael McKee. Raised her son with assistance from her sisters and financial assistance from Joseph Michael McKee.

Joseph Michael McKEE and Evelyn FORBES had the following child:

v. JOSEPH IAN MCKEE was born on 24 Mar 1917.

Notes for Joseph Ian McKEE:
Joseph Ian McKee illegitimate son of Joseph Michael McKee and Evelyn Forbes. Joseph Ian was born while his father was in the Army and was raised as a Catholic by his mother and her sisters with financial assistance from Joseph Michael McKee. His parents never married and Joseph Michael later married Louisa Ida Morton.

11. KATHLEEN3 MCKEE (Joseph2, Joseph1) was born in 1901 in Nimmitabel, NSW. She died on 27 Jun 1977 in Nimmitabel, NSW. She married Reginald JARDINE on 25 Jul 1928 in Residence of M. Jennings, Mulgoa, NSW. He was born in 1897 in Marrickville, NSW. He died on 09 Jul 1978 in Nimmitabel, NSW.

Notes for Kathleen McKEE:
Kathleen McKee dau of Joseph McKee and Mary Ann Breen. Kathleen married Reginald Jardine in 1928 registered at Penrith NSW. Ceremony conducted at home of M Jennings of Mulgoa, NSW. Kathleen died aged 76yrs at Nimmitabel and is buried in Nimmitabel Cemetery, Grave 143. Another name for Kathleen was Aunty Kit.

Notes for Reginald JARDINE:
Reginald Jardine son of John Jardine and Ann McDonald, married Kathleen McKee on 25 Jul 1928 at residence of M. Jennings, Mulgoa, NSW. They produced three children. Reginald died 9 Jul 1978 at Nimmitabel and is buried at Nimmitabel Cemetery in joint grave with his wife, No. 143.

Reginald JARDINE and Kathleen McKEE had the following children:

i. REGINA4 JARDINE.

Notes for Regina JARDINE:
Regina Jardine dau of Reginald Jardine and Kathleen McKee.

ii. JOHN JARDINE.

Notes for John JARDINE:
John Jardine son of Reginald Jardine and Kathleen McKee.

iii. ANTHONY JARDINE.

Notes for Anthony JARDINE:
Anthony Jardine son of Reginald Jardine and Kathleen McKee.

12. FREDERICK JOSEPH3 BASSER-SILK (Mary Anne2 McKEE, Joseph1 McKEE) was born on 22 Jan 1899 in Adelaide, SA. He died on 06 May 1956 in Bombala, NSW. He married Olga Eunice RAYNER, daughter of George Sidney RAYNER and Ethel Bertha ROBINSON on 23 Oct 1922 in Bombala, NSW. She was born on 31 Jul 1905 in Dannevirk, New Zealand. She died on 19 Aug 1986 in Canberra, ACT.

Notes for Frederick Joseph BASSER-SILK:
Frederick is the actual son of Mary Ann's sister, Sophia Jane McKee and her then husband David Pinkus Basser. When David fled the family and returned to the UK, Sophia gave her young son to the childless Mary Ann and Owen and he was raised by them taking Silk as his surname and in turn naming his own children by the surname Silk.

Frederick Joseph Basser, son of David Pinkus Basser and Sophia Jane McKee. When David separated from his family, Sophia gave her son, Frederick, to her sister Mary Ann McKee and her husband Owen Silk as they were unable to have children of their own. Frederick was then raised by them as his parents and took the name Silk becoming known as Basser-Silk. He then raised his own children under the name of Basser-Silk

Frederick married Olga Eunice Rayner on 23 Oct 1922 at Bombala, NSW. Frederick died at Bombala in 1956 aged 57yrs and is buried in Bombala Cemetery, NSW Grave 495.

Notes for Olga Eunice RAYNER:
Olga Eunice Rayner dau of George Sidney Rayner and Ethel Bertha Robinson married Frederick Joseph Basser-Silk on 23 Oct 1922 at Bombala, NSW. Olga was born in Dannevirk, New Zealand and died 19 Aug 1986 in Canberra, ACT aged 81yrs. She was buried 21 Aug 1986 at Bombala Cemetery, NSW.

Frederick Joseph BASSER-SILK and Olga Eunice RAYNER had the following child:

i. OWEN FREDERICK4 BASSER-SILK was born on 18 Aug 1923 in Queanbeyan NSW. He married VELDA ALICE OVEREND.

Notes for Owen Frederick BASSER-SILK:
Owen Frederick Basser-Silk, son of Frederick Joseph Basser-Silk and Olga Eunice Rayner. Owen married Velda Alice Overend at Bombala, NSW in 1949.

13. EMMA LETA3 RICHARDS (Lucy2 McKEE, Joseph1 McKEE) was born on 21 Nov 1897 in Nimitabelle, NSW. She died before 06 Apr 1988 in Sydney NSW. She married (1) PETER STEPHEN DWYER, son of Thomas Daniel DWYER and Emily Elizabeth DAVIS on 09 Feb 1918 in St.Brigid's R.Catholic Church, Marrickville, NSW. He was born on 07 May 1894 in San Remo, Melbourne, Vic. He died on 10 Nov 1965 in 16 Tabrett St., Banksia, NSW. She married (2) ERROL WILLIAM HERBERT EDWARDS, son of George EDWARDS and Ellen Mary UNKNOWN in 1937 in Milton, NSW. He died on 19 May 1973 in Avalon Beach, NSW.

Notes for Emma Leta RICHARDS:
Emma Leta Richards dau of Alfred Sylvester Eugene Richards and Lucy McKee married Peter Stephen Dwyer (listed as O'Dwyer) on 9 Feb 1918 at St. Brigid's Roman Catholic Church, Marrickville, NSW. Emma was residing at Marrickville NSW at time of marriage and was aged 20yrs born at Nimmitybelle, NSW. Certificate of marriage 1918/001092 is on file and lists Emma's parents as Alfred Sylvester Richards, School Teacher and Lucy McKee. The marriage was officiated by Charles Jerger and witnessed by Henry Richards and Monica Ruby Richards, siblings of Emma. Emma's father gave consent to the marriage taking place as the bride was under the age of 21yrs. Peter was calling himself O'Dwyer at the time of his marriage which may have been to distinguish himself from his cousin Peter Dwyer or to distinguish himself from the family of Michael Dwyer (Irish rebel leader). They became parents of Marie Leta Dwyer, Peter Francis Dwyer, Margaret Joan Dwyer and Kathleen Dwyer. Peter's marriage was dissolved by Supreme Court of NSW on 30 Nov 1937 following petition by Emma (wife). Reg No 655/36, R.G. Dept No. 5389/37. Cert of birth particulars held on file.

Emma remarried to Errol William Herbert Edwards. He passed away on 19 May 1973 aged 71yrs. Emma was residing in aged care at Mosman NSW (Twilight House) moving there from Avalon after her husband died. Emma died in April 1988 and was buried 6 April 1988 at Northern Suburbs General Lawn Cemetery by Kenneth Maurer of Miller St., North Sydney, (Undertakers).

Emma Leta Richards is also registered for birth at Port Macquarie NSW reg no. 33949/1912. Possibly an indexing mistake by NSW BDM as both registrations carry the same number with a different year.

Emma was obviously known in the family as Leta and is listed thus in her mother's death notice in the Sydney Morning Herald on 10 Nov 1939.

Notes for Peter Stephen DWYER:
Peter Stephen Dwyer (O'Dwyer). Peter's birth is noted at Prahan, Vic. He married Emma Leta Richards and they produced four children. Peter was residing at Marrickville at time of marriage which took place at St. Brigid's Roman Catholic Church, Marrickville on 9 Feb 1918. Reg. No. 1918/001092, copy of Certificate on file. He lists father as Thos O'Dwyer (deceased) Labourer and mother Emily Davis. Peter was aged 22yrs and he states born in Melbourne Vic. This marriage was dissolved by Supreme Court of NSW on 30 Nov 1937 Reg No. 655/36 RG Dept No. 5389/37, petitioner was wife Emma. Peter was living at Rupert St., Katoomba at time of Marie's birth. Peter was living at 13 Trinian St., Prahan, Vic at time of younger sister Elizabeth's birth, he was aged 1yr at time. Peter died under the name of Dwyer on 10 Nov 1965 at 16 Tabrett St., Banksia, NSW at age 71yrs. He had remarried to Nellie May Cobbledick at Arncliffe, NSW when he was 46yrs old, there was no issue from this marriage. His Death Cert lists father as Thomas Cornelius Dwyer, however other birth records list father as Thomas Daniel Dwyer. His step-son Richard H Cobble of 183 Loftus Ave., Loftus informed the death which was caused by Acute Cardiac Failure, Chronic Cardiac Failure, Left bundle branch block, atrial fibrillation as result of old coronary occlusion of years. Certified by P.L. Morris (Registered). He was cremated on 12 Nov 1965 at Woronora Crematorium by C.T. Smith. Rev B.V, Watt of Church of England officiated. Copy of death certificate No. 425 registered at Kogarah is on file. (Undertakers - Labor Motor Funerals of Rockdale). Believed to have a brother Cornelius as well.

Peter Stephen DWYER and Emma Leta RICHARDS had the following children:

i. MARIE LETA4 DWYER was born on 18 Aug 1918 in Warrega St., Katoomba NSW. She died on 15 Sep 2004 in Lithgow Hospital, Lithgow, NSW. She married Thomas SILVESTER on 25 Sep 1937 in St. Paul's Ch of England,Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia. He was born on 19 Dec 1914 in Tipton, Dudley, Staffordshire, England. He died on 22 May 1972 in Lithgow District Hospital, NSW.

Notes for Marie Leta DWYER:
Marie Leta O'Dwyer (married as Dwyer), dau of Peter Stephen O'Dwyer (Dwyer) and Emma Leta Richards. Marie married Thomas Silvester at St. Paul's Church of England, Lithgow, NSW on 25 Sep 1937. Cert of Marriage No. 1466 and No C446481 is held on file. Birth Certificate No. 713633 is on file and lists name as O'Dwyer but Marriage Certificate No. C446481 lists name as Dwyer. Marie's father Peter resided at Rupert St., Katoomba at time of Marie's birth.

Marie played tennis as a young woman and she and Tom ran the Lithgow Tennis Courts. Her son Richard remembers spending considerable time with them at the courts. Marie had spent her young life assisting her mother at home and continued doing domestic duties throughout her life. She had never entered the paid commercial workforce but worked considerably well for both her church and other charities including Red Cross for which she was awarded life membership. She was a gifted craftswoman both baking, cake decorating and crochet. She was still crocheting late in life and finished a church piece 36" in length only days before her death. The priest used this piece on the altar for her funeral service. A framed circular crochet piece hangs in the home of Richard and this work was completed when Marie was aged 80yrs with failing eyesight.

Marie made many friends during her lifetime and is well and warmly remembered by many.

ii. KATHLEEN NORA DWYER. She married Arthur Francis ROUGH in 1949 in Marickville, NSW.

Notes for Kathleen Nora DWYER:
Kathleen Nora O'Dwyer became known as Dwyer, dau of Peter Stephen O'Dwyer (Dwyer) and Emma Leta Richards. Married Arthur Francis (Frank) Rough at Marrickville, NSW in 1949, refer NSW BDM 20299/1949. They produced three children.

Kathleen moved to the Rough property to dairy farm with her husband and the family remained in the area throughout their lives. Kath suffered Motorneurone Disease for a couple of years which caused her death. She was warmly regarded by family and friends and had a pleasant and infectious laugh. When diagnosed, she remained positive in the face of an inevitable defeat. Her husband Frank continues to campaiugn with fundraising for research into the causes of Motorneurone Disease and for a cure.

iii. MARGARET JOAN DWYER. She married Clifford John ANSTISS in 1943 in North Sydney NSW.

Notes for Margaret Joan DWYER:
Margaret Joan O'Dwyer dau of Peter Stephen O'Dwyer (Dwyer) and Emma Leta Richards married Clifford John Anstiss at North Sydney NSW in 1943, refer NSW BDM 4749/1943.

Margaret (known as Joan) and Cliff produced three children before separating.

iv. PETER FRANCIS DWYER was born about 1920 in NSW, Australia. He died on 06 Nov 1954 in Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW. He married Mary Gladys DEEGAN in 1940 in Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia.

Notes for Peter Francis DWYER:
Peter Francis O'Dwyer (Dwyer) son of Peter Stephen O'Dwyer (Dwyer) and Emma Leta Richards. Frank married Mary Glays Deegan (known as Molly) at Chatswood in 1940. He was a taxi driver and set up the Yellow Cab company. He died in 1954 at Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney.

Peter, or Frank as he was known, enlisted with the military and became a Corporal. A family function was held to welcome him home following WWII. At the time of his death he and Molly were residing at 4 Grasmere Rd., Lindfield. It was Frank who introduced his sister, Kathleen Nora, to her future husband, Frank Rough. They had served in the same unit. HIs wife is related to Edna Finch, Doris and Keith Maxwell, Ron and Mary Deegan and nieces and nephews, Shirley, David and Annette.

Notes for Errol William Herbert EDWARDS:
Errol William Herbert Edwards (known as Bert) was a builder. He second-married Emma Leta Richards and became step-father to Marie, Kathleen, Joan and Frank.

Following his death, he was interred at Northern Suburbs Lawn Cemetery (Kinsela Undertakers).

Errol William Herbert EDWARDS and Emma Leta RICHARDS had the following child:

i. JOYCE4 EDWARDS. She married KEVIN O'MEARA.

14. MONICA RUBY THERESA3 RICHARDS (Lucy2 McKEE, Joseph1 McKEE) was born in 1903 in Bega, New South Wales, Australia. She died after 1990 in Sydney NSW. She married Arthur Milton KOYCHEN, son of Carl Christian E KOYCHEN and Jane FISHER in 1925 in Cowra, NSW. He was born about 1900. He died in 1959 in Marrickville, NSW.

Notes for Monica Ruby Theresa RICHARDS:
Monica Ruby T. Richards, dau of Alfred Silvester Richards and Lucy McKee. Monica married Arthur M Koychen at Cowra NSW in 1925. She died in Sydney after 1990. They had a son, Heath, who worked in the Westpac Bank.

Aust Electoral Roll lists Monica at Tillowill, Milton doing home duties in 1930 and at Tillowrie, Milton in 1936. (Obvious spelling mistake here).

Notes for Arthur Milton KOYCHEN:
Arthur Milton Koychen son of Carl Christian E Koychen and Jane Fisher, married Monica Ruby T Richards at Cowra in 1925.

Aust Electoral Roll 1919 lists Arthur as a Selector at Miles, Qld. Cwealth seat of Maranoa and Sub Division of Miles.

Aust Electoral Roll of 1930 lists Arthur as a Farmer at Milton, Cwealthy Seat of Eden Monaro and Sub Division of Milton. His wife Monica and mother Jane (at Applegarth) are also listed but at Tillowill, Milton.

Aust Electoral Roll of 1930 lists Arthur as a Dairyman at Tillowrie, Milton in Seat of Eden Monaro/Milton as before.

Arthur died at Marrickville NSW in 1959, refer NSW BDM 19840/1959.

Arthur Milton KOYCHEN and Monica Ruby Theresa RICHARDS had the following children:

i. HEATH4 KOYCHEN. He died in 1965 in Sydney NSW.

Notes for Heath KOYCHEN:
Heath Koychen, son of Monica Ruby Richards and Arthur Milton Koychen. Heath worked at a Westpac Bank in the Haymaket area of Sydney. It is reported that he was in the bank's strongroom when he committed suicide with a hand gun.

ii. GEORGE HENRY KOYCHEN. He married Patricia Doreen DAVIS in 1951 in Sydney NSW.

Notes for George Henry KOYCHEN:
George Henry Koychen, son of Arthur Milton Koychen and Monica Ruby T Richards, married Patricia Doreen Davis at Sydney in 1951, refer NSW BDM 373/1951.

15. PHYLLIS KATHLEEN3 KISS (Mary2 McKEE, Joseph1 McKEE) was born on 14 May 1891 in Nimmitabel, NSW. She died on 05 Jun 1980 in Coogee, NSW. She married Norman Charles STANLEY, son of Thomas Edward STANLEY and Charlotte M. CUNNINGHAM on 20 Jun 1920 in St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney NSW. He was born on 03 Oct 1890 in Sydney NSW. He died on 12 Dec 1957 in Coogee, NSW.

Notes for Phyllis Kathleen KISS:
Phyllis Kathleen Kiss, dau of William David Kiss and Mary McKee. Phyllis married Norman Charles Stanley in 1920 at St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney. The couple lived at various numbers in Carrington Rd., Coogee, NSW.

Notes for Norman Charles STANLEY:
Norman Charles Stanley son of Thomas Edward Stanley and Charlotte M. Cunningham, married Phyllis Kathleen Kiss 20 Jun 1920 at St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney NSW. He lived at 201 Carrington Rd., Coogee, NSW and was a Salesman, Newspaper Advertising for the "Sun". They produced three children. Charles suffered Cerebral degeneration, hypertensive cerebral arteriosclerosis causing his death on 12 Dec 1957 at Coogee, NSW and he was buried in Randwick General Cemetery, aged 67yrs.

Aust Electoral Rolls listed for 1930 at 159 Carrington Rd., Coogee, for 1936 at 199 Carrington Rd and for 1949 and 1954 at 201 Carrington Rd., Coogee. Listed also for 1954 is Charles Joseph Stanley with no occupation.

Norman Charles STANLEY and Phyllis Kathleen KISS had the following children:

i. NORMA M ARY4 STANLEY was born on 24 Apr 1922 in Bexley, NSW. She died on 16 Apr 2008 in Narromine, NSW. She married Thomas William PEEL, son of John Hamilton PEEL and Christine HUNTER on 18 Jan 1947 in Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church, Randwick, NSW. He was born on 20 May 1917 in Scotland. He died on 21 Apr 1959 in Sydney NSW.

Notes for Norma Mary STANLEY:
Norma Mary Stanley, dau of Charles Norman Stanley and Kathleen Phyllis Kiss.

ii. MARGARET PHYLLIS STANLEY was born on 27 Apr 1923 in Rose Bay, NSW. She died on 27 Jul 2008 in Greenwich, NSW. She married Stanislaus James Ernest WALDEN, son of Stanislaus WALDEN and Muriel BLUNT on 21 Jun 1947 in Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church, Randwick, NSW. He was born on 11 Feb 1923 in Waterloo, NSW. He died on 23 Dec 1986 in Dubbo, NSW.

Notes for Margaret Phyllis STANLEY:
Margaret Phyllis Stanley dau of Charles Norman Stanley and Kathleen Phyllis Kiss.

iii. PATRICIA LEILA STANLEY was born on 11 Feb 1925. She died on 25 Jul 2005 in Kogarah, NSW. She married ROYDON WILLIAM AHERN.

Notes for Patricia Leila STANLEY:
Patricia Leila Stanley dau of Charles Norman Stanley and Kathleen Phyllis Kiss. Patricia married Roydon William Ahern.

16. MARY ANN3 KISS (Mary2 McKEE, Joseph1 McKEE) was born on 07 Nov 1911. She died on 04 Jan 1975 in Central Coast, NSW. She married John William MOUNCESTEPHENS on 07 Nov 1935 in Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church, Randwick, NSW. He was born on 21 Mar 1907 in England. He died on 29 Apr 1977 in Toukley, NSW.

Notes for Mary Ann KISS:
Mary Ann Kiss, dau of William David Kiss and Mary McKee. Mary Ann married John William Mouncestephens on 7 Nov 1935 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Randwick, NSW. Marriage listed under surname Stephens. The family lived at Carrington Rd., Coogee, NSW before moving to Toukley on the Central Coast where both Mary Ann and John later died. They had produced three children. Mary Ann died at the Central Coast, NSW and is buried at Palmdale Lawn Cemetery, Central Coast, NSW. She was aged 63yrs.

Notes for John William MOUNCESTEPHENS:
John William Mouncestephens, son of Henry George Mouncestephens and Beatrice Alice, married Mary Ann Kiss on 7 Nov 1935 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Randwick, NSW. They produced three children. Marriage registration lists surname as Stephens. John's father was killed during WWI but his mother was alive when John came to Australia. The family lived at Carrington Rd., Coogee before moving to Toukley on the Central Coast where both John and Mary Ann died. They are both interred at Palmdale Lawn Cemetery.

John William MOUNCESTEPHENS and Mary Ann KISS had the following children:

i. JUNE4 MOUNCESTEPHENS was born on 15 Feb 1936 in Waverley, NSW. She died on 15 Feb 1936 in Waverley, NSW.

Notes for June MOUNCESTEPHENS:
June Mouncestephens dau of John William Mouncestephens and Mary Ann Kiss. June weighed over 16lbs at birth and it is believed her neck was broken during the delivery, she is buried in Randwick General Cemetery, NSW.

ii. JOAN MARY ALICE MOUNCESTEPHENS was born on 27 Oct 1937.

Notes for Joan Mary Alice MOUNCESTEPHENS:
Joan Mary Alice Mouncestephens dau of John William Mouncestephens and Mary Ann Kiss.

iii. PETER JOHN MOUNCESTEPHENS was born on 27 Apr 1941. He married Catherine Therese ATKINSON on 06 May 1969 in Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church, Randwick, NSW. She was born on 13 Jan 1942.

Notes for Peter John MOUNCESTEPHENS:
Peter John Mouncestephens son of John William Mouncestephens and Mary Ann Kiss, married Catherine Therese Atkinson on 6 May 1969 at Our Lady of Sacred Heart, Randwick, NSW.

17. MARY LUCY GERTRUDE3 MCKEE (David2, Joseph1) was born in 1904 in Nimmitabel, NSW. She died in Australia. She married Alfred George BAILEY, son of John BAILEY and Ann SNODGRASS in 1925 in Redfern, NSW. He was born in 1893 in Cooma, NSW. He died in 1949 in Marrickville, NSW.

Notes for Mary Lucy Gertrude McKEE:
Mary Lucy Gertrude McKee, dau of David McKee and Alice Anastasia Thornton. Mary married Alfred George Bailey in 1925 at Redfern. They produced two children.

Aust Electoral Rolls list them at Wilcannia, Richmond, Gunnedah and Leichhardt during 1930 and 1949 while Alfred performed the function of Postmaster and Mary Home Duties.

Notes for Alfred George BAILEY:
Alfred George Bailey son of John Bailey and Ann Snodgrass, married Mary L G McKee in 1925 at Redfern NSW. They produced two children. Alfred was Church of England and a Telegraphist. He served in the AIF from 11 Jul 1916 to 8 Oct 1919 as a 2nd Air Mechanic, number 6518, with Australian Flying Corp. He embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT A38 Ulyssees on 25 Oct 1916.

Aust Electoral Rolls list Alfred and Mary between 1930 and 1949. He is the Postmaster at each location, Wilcannia, Richmond, Gunnedah and Leichhardt and she performs home duties.

Alfred George BAILEY and Mary Lucy Gertrude McKEE had the following children:

i. JUNE4 BAILEY.

Notes for June BAILEY:
June Bailey dau of Alfred George Bailey and Mary L G McKee.

ii. ROSS BAILEY.

Notes for Ross BAILEY:
Ross Bailey son of Alfred George Bailey and Mary L G McKee.