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John Paxton

John Paxton

Male 1868 - 1946  (78 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John PaxtonJohn Paxton was born on 21 Sep 1868 in Kinglassie, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom; died on 22 Sep 1946 in Mosman, , New South Wales, Australia; was buried on 23 Sep 1946 in North Ryde, Ryde, New South Wales, Australia.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 16 Jun 1876, Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia; "Star of India"
    • Occupation: 13 Apr 1901; plumber
    • Occupation: 05 Jul 1920; sanitary inspector
    • Occupation: Between 1930 and 1937; plumber
    • Will: 15 Mar 1939, Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia
    • Residence: 1943, Mosman, , New South Wales, Australia; Address:
      44 Cowles road
    • Probate: 14 Feb 1949

    Notes:

    Will:
    347944 PAXTON JOHN late of Mosman-Retired Inspector

    THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me JOHN PAXTON of 44 Cowles Road Mosman in the State of New South Wales Retired water and Sewerage Board Inspector I REVOKE all former wills and testamentary writings heretofore made by me and declare this to be my last will and testament I APPOINT my daughter MYRA VICTORIA PAXTON Executrix of this my Will and I GIVE DEVISE AND BEQUEATH all my real and personal property whatsoever and wheresoever situate unto my daughter the said Myra Victoria Paxton absolutely. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of March on thousand nine hundred and thirty one.

    JOHN PAXTON

    SIGNED by the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us both present at the same time and we at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses;- G.W. Williams Solicitor, Sydney. D. Ryman 99 Castlereagh Street Sydney.
    14 February 1949. On this date Probate of the last will and testament of the abovenamed deceased was granted to MYRA VICTORIA PAXTON the sole executor named in the said will. TESTATOR died on the 22nd September, 1946. Estate sworn at the sum of £685;5;6 nett.



    Died:
    Death Notice - PAXTON - September 22 1946, at his residence, 44 Cowles Road, Mosman, John, relict of Mary & loving father of Helen, William, Rothes, John, Myra, George (Dec) & Mary, aged 78 Years. Requiescat in Peace.

    Buried:
    Funeral Notice - The relatives and friends of the late John Paxton are kindly invited to attend his funeral, which wil leave the Sacred Heart Church,
    Cardinal Street, Mosman, this day, Monday at 2pm for the Catholic Cemetery, Northern Suburbs.

    John married Mary Morris on 16 Oct 1893 in Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia. Mary (daughter of William James Morris and Clarinda Lea) was born on 23 Oct 1871 in Braidwood, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 23 Jan 1939 in Mosman, , New South Wales, Australia; was buried on 24 Jan 1939 in North Ryde, Ryde, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Helen C Paxton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jan 1895 in Glebe, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 31 May 1970 in Woy Woy, , New South Wales, Australia; was buried after 31 May 1970 in North Ryde, Ryde, New South Wales, Australia.
    2. 3. William Murie Paxton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jul 1896 in Glebe, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 28 Jan 1949 in Canberra, , Australian Capital Territory, Australia; was buried on 29 Jan 1949 in Canberra, , Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
    3. 4. Rothes M Paxton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jan 1898 in Glebe, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 02 Jan 1971 in Mosman, , New South Wales, Australia.
    4. 5. Myra V Paxton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 Jan 1900 in Glebe, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 18 Jan 1966 in Mosman, , New South Wales, Australia; was buried on 20 Jan 1966 in North Ryde, Ryde, New South Wales, Australia.
    5. 6. John Alexander Paxton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Apr 1901 in Glebe, , New South Wales, Australia.
    6. 7. George Weldegrave Paxton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Feb 1907 in Glebe, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 11 May 1930 in North Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia; was buried on 12 May 1930 in North Ryde, Ryde, New South Wales, Australia.
    7. 8. Mary Kathleen Paxton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Aug 1909 in Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 22 May 1977 in Campbelltown, , New South Wales, Australia; was buried on 24 May 1977 in North Ryde, Ryde, New South Wales, Australia.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Helen C PaxtonHelen C Paxton Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 26 Jan 1895 in Glebe, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 31 May 1970 in Woy Woy, , New South Wales, Australia; was buried after 31 May 1970 in North Ryde, Ryde, New South Wales, Australia.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Nellie

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth certificate states her name as Ellen, though it appeared that she used Helen.

    Died:
    The following appeared in The Sydney Morning Herald - June 1, 1970:

    Helen Clarinda, May 31 1970, of 24 Dorothy Avenue, Woy Woy, formerly of Stanmore and Macksville, beloved wife of the late Mr A McPherson, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Kelvin & Helen, John, George & Wilma and dear
    grandmother of their children.

    Helen married in 1921 in Mosman, , New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  William Murie PaxtonWilliam Murie Paxton Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 13 Jul 1896 in Glebe, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 28 Jan 1949 in Canberra, , Australian Capital Territory, Australia; was buried on 29 Jan 1949 in Canberra, , Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Before 28 Jan 1949; plumber

    Notes:

    Buried:
    The following funeral notices appeared in The Canberra Times on Saturday 29 Jan 1949:

    PAXTON. — The relatives and friends of the late William Murie Paxton, late of 59 Captain Cook Crescent, are kindly invited to attend his funeral which will leave St. Christopher's Church, Manunka, at 11 a.m. this day for the Canberra Cemetery. Canberra Funeral Directors, A.F.D.A., Manuka, Canberra Phones B201, B713, F362.

    Requiem Mass for the repose of the Soul of the late William Murie Paxton, will be celebrated at St Christopher's Church, Manuka at 9 a.m. this day, Saturday.

    PAXTON.—Kingston Sub-branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Members of the above sub-branch are requested to attend the funeral of their late comrade William Murie Paxton (Bluey) late 14th Field Coy Engineers, 1st A.I.F., to leave St Christopher's Church at 11 a.m. A bus will follow the cortege from the church.
    R. H. BROWN,
    Secretary.

    PAXTON. — Canberra Highland Society and Burns' Club members are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of the late William Murie Paxton to leave St. Christopher's Church this morning at 11 o clock.

    PAXTON. — Ex-servicemen are invited to attend the funeral of their late Comrade, William Murie (Bluey) Paxton, 14th Field Coy Engineers , A.I.F., which will leave St. Christopher's Church, Manuka, at 11 a.m. this day (Saturday) for interment in the Returned Soldiers' Portion of Canberra General Cemetery. A special bus will leave the Church with the Cortege.
    H. K. JOYCE,
    President.
    Returned Servicemen's League

    William married on 23 Apr 1929 in Queanbeyan, , New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Rothes M PaxtonRothes M Paxton Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 11 Jan 1898 in Glebe, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 02 Jan 1971 in Mosman, , New South Wales, Australia.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rothes Muriel Paxton
    • Birth: About 1898
    • Occupation: 1921, Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia; tailoress
    • Residence: Between 1949 and 1958, Mosman, , New South Wales, Australia; Address:
      12 Wunda Road
    • Residence: Between 1963 and 1968, Mosman, , New South Wales, Australia; Address:
      12 Wunda Road

    Rothes married in 1928 in Mosman, , New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Myra V PaxtonMyra V Paxton Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 02 Jan 1900 in Glebe, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 18 Jan 1966 in Mosman, , New South Wales, Australia; was buried on 20 Jan 1966 in North Ryde, Ryde, New South Wales, Australia.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Between 1930 and 1937; shop assistant
    • Occupation: Between 1943 and 1949; shop assistant
    • Residence: 1949, Mosman, , New South Wales, Australia; Address:
      44 Cowles road
    • Residence: 1958, Mosman, , New South Wales, Australia; Address:
      124 Awaba Street
    • Occupation: 1963; housekeeper
    • Residence: 1963, Brighton-Le-Sands, Rockdale, New South Wales, Australia; Address:
      298 Bay Street

    Notes:

    Died:
    The following notice was published in The Sydney Morning Herald:

    PAXTON, Victoria (Myra). - January 18, 1966, late of 124 Awaba Street, Mosman, beloved sister of Helen (Mrs McPherson), William, Rother (Mrs Parle), Jack, George (deceased) and Mary (Mrs Hicks). Requiescat in pace.

    Buried:
    The following notification was published in The Sydney Morning Herald:

    PAXTON - Requiem Mass will be celebrated for the repose of the soul of the late VICTORIA (MYRA) PAXTON of 124 Awaba Street Mosman, at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Cardinal Street, Mosman, This Day, Wednesday, commencing at 8:15a.m. The Funeral will leave the church after prayers commencing at 10.50 a.m., This Day, Wednesday, for the Catholic Cemetery, Northern Suburbs.


  5. 6.  John Alexander PaxtonJohn Alexander Paxton Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 13 Apr 1901 in Glebe, , New South Wales, Australia.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: 05 Jul 1920; carter
    • Religion: 05 Jul 1920; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 05 Jul 1920, Mosman, , New South Wales, Australia; Address:
      42 Cowles Road
    • Occupation: Between 1930 and 1936; plumber
    • Residence: 1931, Lismore, Lismore Municipality, New South Wales, Australia; Address:
      18 Elliott Road
    • Residence: 1936, Fairfield West, Fairfield, New South Wales, Australia; Address:
      Palmerston Road

    John married Phyllis Irene Phoebe O'Loughlin on 05 Jul 1920 in North Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia, and was divorced on 30 Jul 1947 in Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia. Phyllis (daughter of Bert Coombes O'Loughlin and Amy Marguerita Edward) was born on 04 Dec 1902 in Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 09 Feb 1994 in Camden, , New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Kathleen Dorothy Paxton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 06 Jan 1921 in Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 01 Jul 2003 in Albury, , New South Wales, Australia.
    2. 10. Veronica Mary Paxton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Aug 1923 in Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 19 Sep 2004 in Summer Hill, , New South Wales, Australia.
    3. 11. John Bertram Paxton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1925 in St. Leonards, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 21 Oct 2008 in Merrylands, , New South Wales, Australia.
    4. 12. Leo Alexander Paxton  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 7.  George Weldegrave PaxtonGeorge Weldegrave Paxton Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 11 Feb 1907 in Glebe, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 11 May 1930 in North Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia; was buried on 12 May 1930 in North Ryde, Ryde, New South Wales, Australia.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: 1930; plumber

    Notes:

    George's middle name was recorded in the Electoral roll of 1930.

    Died:
    The following notice was published in The Sydney Morning Herald:

    PAXTON.- May 11 1930, at Royal North Shore Hospital, George Waldgrave, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. John Paxton of 44 Cowles Road, Mosman, aged 23 years. R.I.P.

    Buried:
    The following notices were published in The Sydney Morning Herald:

    PAXTON -Tho Relatives and Friends of Mr and Mrs JOHN PAXTON and FAMILY are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of their late beloved
    SON and BROTHER, George Walgrave Paxton; to leave Sacred Heart Church Cardinal street, Mosman, THIS MONDAY at 3 15 p m for Catholic Cemetery Northern Suburbs. Motor Funeral.

    PAXTON. - The Relatives and friends of Mr and Mrs. FRANK HICKS, Mr and Mrs CLIVE MCPHERSON are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of their late beloved BROTHER, George Walgrave Paxton; to leave Sacred Heart Church
    Cardinal street, Mosman, THIS MONDAY at 3 15p.m., for Catholic Cemetery Northern Suburbs. Motor Funeral

    PAXTON. -Mosman Lodge, No. 60, I.O.O.F. - Officers and Members are requested to attend the Funeral of the late BROTHER G. PAXTON. Meet at Northern Suburbs Cemetery THIS DAY at 3.30 p.m. Cortege leaves Catholic Church, Cardinal-street, at 3 p.m.

    PAXTON. - Cammeray Encampment, No. 16, I.O.O.F. - Officers and Members are requested to attend the Funeral of the late Patriarch, G. PAXTON. Meet Northern Suburbs Cemetery 3.30 p.m., TO-DAY. Cortege leaves Catholic Church, Cardinal-street at 3 p.m (Purple Insignia only.)


  7. 8.  Mary Kathleen PaxtonMary Kathleen Paxton Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 23 Aug 1909 in Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 22 May 1977 in Campbelltown, , New South Wales, Australia; was buried on 24 May 1977 in North Ryde, Ryde, New South Wales, Australia.

    Notes:

    Died:
    The following notice was published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 23 May 1977:

    HICKS, Mary Kathleen. - May 22, 1977 (suddenly), at home, late of Unit 12, 174 Lindsay Street, Campbelltown and Mosman, loving wife of Frank, loved mother of Morris (deceased), Geoff, Margaret, Tony and their families, aged 66 years. At rest.

    Buried:
    The following notification was published in The Sydney Morning Herald:

    HICKS. - Requiem Mass for the repose opf the soul of the late MARY KATHLEEN HICKS, of Campbelltown and Mosman, will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church, Mosman, this day (Tuesday), May 24, 1977, at 2 p.m. At the the conclusion of prayers following the Mass, the cortege will leave for the Northern Suburbs Catholic Cemetery.
    Requiescat in pace.

    Mary married in 1929 in Mosman, , New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Kathleen Dorothy PaxtonKathleen Dorothy Paxton Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.John1) was born on 06 Jan 1921 in Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 01 Jul 2003 in Albury, , New South Wales, Australia.

    Kathleen married on 16 Sep 1942 in Ashfield, , New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 10.  Veronica Mary PaxtonVeronica Mary Paxton Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.John1) was born on 24 Aug 1923 in Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 19 Sep 2004 in Summer Hill, , New South Wales, Australia.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barrs
    • Name: Ronnie
    • Residence: Between 1963 and 1972, Abbotsford, , New South Wales, Australia; Address:
      42 Campbell Street
    • Occupation: Between 1977 and 1980; cleaner

    Notes:

    Occupation:
    Memories of being taken along to Abbotsford primary school while Ronnie went to work cleaning.

    Died:
    Wyoming nursing home

    Veronica married Walter Keith Barrs on 24 Mar 1945 in Haberfield, , New South Wales, Australia. Walter (son of Walter Barrs and Edna Pretoria May Philpott) was born on 18 Jul 1924 in Concord, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 07 Aug 1961 in Camperdown, , New South Wales, Australia; was buried on 08 Aug 1961 in Rookwood Cemetery, , New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Kay Robyn Barrs  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. Geoffrey Keith Barrs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jul 1948 in Camperdown, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 19 Sep 1948 in Abbotsford, , New South Wales, Australia; was buried in Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia.
    3. 15. Kenneth John Barrs  Descendancy chart to this point

    Veronica married Beresford Albert Fahy about 1971 in Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 11.  John Bertram PaxtonJohn Bertram Paxton Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.John1) was born on 20 Sep 1925 in St. Leonards, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 21 Oct 2008 in Merrylands, , New South Wales, Australia.

    Other Events:

    • Milit-Beg: Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia
    • Occupation: 1949, Haberfield, , New South Wales, Australia; printer; Address:
      69 Ramsay street
    • Occupation: 1954, Haberfield, , New South Wales, Australia; printer; Address:
      69 Ramsay street
    • Occupation: 1958; banana grower
    • Occupation: Between 1963 and 1980; male nurse

    Notes:

    Milit-End:
    HMAS Latrobe
    Service Royal Australian Navy
    Service Number S/9360

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 12.  Leo Alexander PaxtonLeo Alexander Paxton Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.John1)


Generation: 4

  1. 13.  Kay Robyn BarrsKay Robyn Barrs Descendancy chart to this point (10.Veronica3, 6.John2, 1.John1)

    Other Events:

    • Name: Williams

    Family/Spouse: Victor George Williams, Jnr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 14.  Geoffrey Keith BarrsGeoffrey Keith Barrs Descendancy chart to this point (10.Veronica3, 6.John2, 1.John1) was born on 10 Jul 1948 in Camperdown, , New South Wales, Australia; died on 19 Sep 1948 in Abbotsford, , New South Wales, Australia; was buried in Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia.

  3. 15.  Kenneth John BarrsKenneth John Barrs Descendancy chart to this point (10.Veronica3, 6.John2, 1.John1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]




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