Notes:

Mary Ann's family moved to Pretty Gully. Her husband and his father were gold miners. They built the Tooloom Hotel out of cedar and it is still standing on the property today. The young couple selected land known as Slaughtering Gully in 1912. In 1920 they bought his father's property. They lived there until John died in 1956. The property is now run by their son Herbert. Mary Ann was Post mistress at Upper Tooloom for thirty years. After her husbands death she moved to Urbenville and lived with her son Herbert, and daughter-in-law at Riverview. At the time of her death she had 32 grand-children and 58 great-grandchildren. and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She had 15 children and 9 of her children predeceased her. Her funeral service was held at St. Mark's Church of England at Urbenville.

Died:
Reg Kyogle

Buried:
C OF E Row E2

Mary married PAYNE John Edward on 3 Jul 1889 in Drake, NSW, Australia. John was born on 7 Jan 1866 in Wollombi, NSW, Australia; was christened on 4 Feb 1866 in Wollombi, NSW, Australia; died on 27 Jul 1956 in Urbenville, NSW, Australia; was buried on 29 Jul 1956 in Urbenville, NSW, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. PAYNE Mary Ann was born on 27 May 1890 in Drake, NSW, Australia; died on 28 Aug 1974 in Casino, NSW, Australia; was buried on 30 Aug 1974 in Casino Lawn Cemetery, Casino, NSW, Australia.
2. PAYNE Eliza Jane was born on 22 Jun 1891 in Drake, NSW, Australia; died on 4 Feb 1952 in Kyogle, NSW, Australia; was buried in Feb 1952 in Urbenville Cemetery, NSW, Australia.
3. PAYNE Henrietta Matilda was born on 19 Jan 1893 in Upper Tooloom, NSW, Australia; died on 5 Sep 1987 in Urbenville, NSW, Australia; was buried on 7 Sep 1987 in Urbenville, NSW, Australia.
4. PAYNE William was born on 6 May 1894 in Tooloom, NSW, Australia; died on 14 May 1913 in Slaughter Gully, Tooloom, NSW, Australia; was buried in May 1913 in Tooloom, NSW, Australia.
5. PAYNE May was born on 27 Jun 1895 in Tooloom, NSW, Australia; died on 2 Jul 1925 in Slaughter Gully, Tooloom, NSW, Australia; was buried on 3 Jul 1925 in Slaughter Gully, Tooloom, NSW, Australia.
6. PAYNE Maud Ellen was born on 27 Jun 1895 in Tooloom, NSW, Australia; died on 21 Sep 1895 in Slaughter Gully, Tooloom, NSW, Australia; was buried on 22 Sep 1895 in Tooloom Cemetery, Tooloom, NSW, Australia.
7. PAYNE Emerald B was born on 27 May 1897 in Tooloom, NSW, Australia; was christened on 16 Jun 1904 in Drake, NSW, Australia; died on 18 Jul 1957 in Urbenville, NSW, Australia; was buried in Jul 1957 in Urbenville, NSW, Australia.
8. PAYNE Bertram Viller was born on 28 Aug 1899 in Tooloom, NSW, Australia; was christened on 16 Jun 1904 in Drake, NSW, Australia; died on 10 May 1913 in Slaughter Gully, Tooloom, NSW, Australia; was buried on 12 May 1913 in Slaughter Gully Cemetery, Tooloom, NSW, Australia.
9. PAYNE Ivy Ismay was born on 18 Oct 1900 in Tooloom, NSW, Australia; died on 20 Aug 1998 in Lawnton, Qld, Australia; was buried on 24 Aug 1998 in Albany Creek. Crem, Qld, Australia.
10. PAYNE John Atholstien was born on 30 May 1902 in Tooloom, NSW, Australia; was christened on 16 Jun 1904 in Drake, NSW, Australia; died on 19 Nov 1978 in Lismore, NSW, Australia; was buried in Nov 1978 in Evans Head, NSW, Australia.
11. PAYNE Herbert D was born on 15 Apr 1904 in Tooloom, NSW, Australia; was christened on 16 Jun 1904 in Drake, NSW, Australia; died on 6 Oct 1991 in Urbenville, NSW, Australia; was buried on 9 Oct 1991 in Urbenville Cemetery, Urbenville, NSW, Australia.
12. PAYNE Violet Agnes was born on 13 Jan 1907 in Tooloom, NSW, Australia; was christened on 23 Apr 1907 in Tooloom, NSW, Australia; died on 29 Apr 1913 in Slaughter Gully, Tooloom, NSW, Australia; was buried in Apr 1913 in Tooloom, NSW, Australia.
13. PAYNE Grace was born on 9 Apr 1909 in Tooloom, NSW, Australia; died on 28 Oct 1976 in Perth, WA, Australia; was buried on 2 Nov 1976 in Crematorium, Perth, WA, Australia.
14. PAYNE Percival Edward was born on 25 Jun 1913 in Slaughter Gully, Tooloom, NSW, Australia; died on 3 Oct 1913 in Slaughter Gully, Tooloom, NSW, Australia; was buried in Oct 1913 in Slaughter Gully, Tooloom, NSW, Australia.
15. PAYNE Charles Ernest was born on 6 Aug 1915 in Slaughter Gully, Tooloom, NSW, Australia; died on 20 Oct 1915 in Killarney, Qld, Australia; was buried in Oct 1915 in Killarney, Qld, Australia.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: 1889 Farmer, Gold Miner, Butcher

Notes:

George Smith's probate no is 61993. George & Eliza had adjoining cattle properties with the Easson family at Pretty Gully. They were all gold fossickers.
George arrived on the ship "REGINA" on the 23 June 1857, aged 22. A farm labourer from Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire, England. Parents were Samuel & Mary living in Stoke Mandeville. Brothers John & James at Parramatta. Cousin Isaac Smith on board and his brother Reuben also living at Parramatta. The information regarding the "REGINA" is to be found on reels 2138 + 2474. It states on the ship records that his cousin Isaac was on board with him and that his brothers John & James were at Parramatta. Isaac's brother was also living in Parramatta.

From George's DEATH CERTIFICATE:-
OCCUPATION...Farmer
AGE...79
FATHER...Samuel Smith
INFORMANT...James Smith (son)
RELIGION...C/e
WITNESSES...E Easterbrook; Daniel Hooton
WHERE BORN...Buckinghamshire
TIME IN COLONY...58 years
AGE AT MARRIAGE...31

George married MERCHANT Eliza Jane on 29 Mar 1868 in Registry Office, Tenterfield, NSW, Australia. Eliza (daughter of MERCHANT James Henry and NEAL Sarah Matilda) was born on 11 Feb 1850 in Great Gonerby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England; died on 23 Apr 1911 in Drake, NSW, Australia; was buried on 24 Apr 1911 in Drake, NSW, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Eliza’s obituary suggests that there is another child - male

5 sons and 7 daughters
1 son and 1 daughter died therefore I am 1 son short

Birth of son George suggests mother born in Staffordshire

Drake website suggests she was born in 1845

Death at Drake
On Saturday night last the death occurred of Mrs Eliza Jane Smith, aged 62, wife of Mr George Smith of Pretty Gully. The deceased lady was a resident of the district for a number of years, and leaves five sons and seven daughters, most of whom are married, to mourn their loss. She bore a long and painful illness with great patience and fortitude, having lingered for six weeks in Drake after being brought in from her home at Pretty Gully. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, deceased being buried in the Church of England portion of the local cemetery. Mr A Butler had charge of the funeral arrangements.«s114 Wednesday 26 Apr 1911»

D/c 5426.
Phyllis (Daughter) was the informant on the death of Eliza.

Buried:
C of E

Notes:

Son George’s marriage certificate states his father’s name is John Smith

Samuel married WHITCHURCH MaryEngland. Mary was born in 1790 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England; died in 1876; was buried on 29 Feb 1876 in Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: 1840 Miner, 1843 Labourer, Railroad, 1850 Miner, Railway contractor
• Residence: 1843, Sampford Arundel. Somerset, England
• Emigration: 19 Jul 1852, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Notes:

1851 Census
James Merchant
age 35
head spouse Matilda
born Wellington, Shropshire
Civil Parish: Great Gonerby
Licolnshire
Sub District: Grantham
Other Eliza 1 emily A 3 Matilda 27, Thomas 8 and Ann Welbaum 13
Railway contractor employing 35 men

Arrival
Fleetwood and Frances 11 March 1852
James, Sarah and children Thomas Hugh, Emily Ann (Emma), Eliza Jane, James H?

Also on ship
J & H Neale and 2 children
J & K Blakeman and child
Wife Matilda’s relations


Undated p

James Merchant died from lung disease aged 50
THOMAS MERCHANT was his father.
MARY BALY was his mother (Baly on death certificate)
SARAH SMITH was informant. (Cheviot Hills)
MERTON SMITH undertaker.
MERTON SMITH witness.
5 males + 5 females living 1865
1 male + 2 females deceased.
BIOGRAPHY: Taken from I.G.I. Batch number C008592.
From SYDNEY MORNING HERALD on July 19 ,1852.
The arrival of immigrants James Merchant & family. There was also mention of Matilda's brother & family.

1851 Census - Great Gonnerby, england

James was a railway contractor employing 35 men

Emigration:
per Fleetwood and Francis from London

Died:
Disease of Lungs

James married NEAL Sarah Matilda on 28 Jul 1840 in St James Church, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. Sarah (daughter of NEAL Hugh and BLAKEMAN Elizabeth) was born on 11 Jun 1825 in Islington, London, England; died on 12 Nov 1902 in Vineland Cottage, Vineland, Tenterfield, NSW, Australia; was buried on 14 Nov 1902 in Tenterfield Cemetery, Tenterfield, NSW, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1840, 3 Hermes St, Pentonville, London

Notes:

Obit states father’s name is William, however, marriage certificate says his name is Hugh Neal.

The Tenterfield Star, Friday Morning 14th November, 1902
Funeral Notice
COLLINS - The friends of the late Mrs WILLIAM COLLINS are invited to attend her funeral to move from her late residence, Vine Cottage, Vineland, at Noon today.
J R Day, Undertaker.

Obituary
The Late Mrs William Collins
The mournful tolls of the Christ Church bell early yesterday morning announced the death of one of the oldest inhabitants of the district in the person of Mrs William Collins, of Vine Cottage, Vineland. The sad event took place on Wednesday night, the primary cause of death being senile decay, with failure of the heart's action.
Deceased was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Neild, and she was born at London, England, on 11th June, 1924, and was therefore 78 years and 5 months of age at the time of her death. She was married in England, in 1839, to the late Mr James Merchant, with whom she left Gravesend (England) for Sydney (NSW) by the ship FLEETWOOD and FRANCES (Capt. Dove) landing at the latter place on 11th March, 1852. From Sydney the late couple visited Braidwood, Tuena, near Goulbourn, and Rocky River near Uralla. In 1858 the late Mr and Mrs Merchant arrived in Tenterfield, and proceeded to the Timbarra goldfields, where they settled and where Mr Merchant died on 21st May 1865. The issue of this marriage was 5 sons and 4 daughters namely Mr Thomas Hugh Merchant of Drake, Messrs James Henry, Joseph and George Merchant of Tenterfield, and Mr William Merchant of Stanthorpe, Mrs W Ford of Hillgrove, Mrs George Smith of Pretty Gully, Mrs F Brauer and Mrs John Melling of Tenterfield. There were also 4 other children, since deceased. Mrs Merchant came to Tenterfield in 1868, and on the 27th July the following year she was married in the local Wesleyan Church, by the Rev Corner, to Mr William Collins, who died at Tenterfield on the 9th September 1885. There was no issue from the marriage. The deceased lady leaves a number of relatives including 9 children, 53 grand children and 42 great grandchildren. The funeral takes place today being timed to leave the late residence of the deceased at 12 o'clock noon. Mr J R Day has charge of the mortuary arrangements and the Rev H G Smith will officiate at the graveside.
To the bereaved ones, our deepest sympathy us extended.

The Tenterfield Star, Tuesday Morning, 18th November, 1902.
Local and General News
Funeral
The funeral of the late Mrs William Collins took place on Friday afternoon, and was largely attended, the sons and grandsons of deceased marching behind the hearse. The complete funeral arrangements were in the capable hands of Mr J R Day, the casket being of polished cedar, with silver mounted trimmings. The Rev H G Smith read services at Christ Church and at the grave.,

Matilda is registered as SARAH MATILDA COLLINS on her death certificate. Matilda's name Neild on death certificate. D/c 1902/16151.

Died:
Senile Decay.

Notes:

The witnesses at James & Matilda's wedding were Thomas Neal and Sarah Bennett. James's home address at time of marriage was Balcomb Tuper. Matilda's address was Hermos Street, Pentonville. James was listed as occupation miner. Thomas Marchant & Hugh Neal (Fathers of both) were listed as occupation Miner.

Joseph married DORREL (DONEL) Sarah on 17 Jul 1785 in Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire, England. Sarah was born in 1762 in Monks Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England; was christened on 3 Oct 1762 in Monks Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Thomas's surname is spelled Marchant on his marriage certificate.

Thomas married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: 1830 Labourer, 1851 Railway inspector
• Residence: 1830, Broad Yard, London
• Residence: 1835, Lower St, Islington, Middlesex, London
• Residence: 1851, Great Gonerby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England

Notes:

Occupation stonemason.

Hugh married BLAKEMAN Elizabeth on 15 Sep 1816 in St Mary’s, Islington, London, England. Elizabeth (daughter of Living and Living) was born about 1790 in Crick, Northampton, England; died on 5 May 1875 in 2 St Anns Cottages, Nottingham, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1861, Ruscomb Terrace, Nottingham, England

Notes:

1861 - Lived with her daughter Caroline Belton in Nottingham