Joseph Small [Parents] was born 1 on 6 Jan 1839 in Hunters Hill, NSW, Australia. He was christened 2 on 24 Feb 1841 in St Anne's, Ryde, NSW, Australia. He died 3 on 20 Jan 1921 in Beecroft, NSW, Australia. He married 4 Louisa Atkins in 1868 in Parramatta, Nsw, Australia.
Louisa Atkins [Parents] was born 1 on 29 Dec 1849 in Bathurst, NSW, Australia. She was christened on 14 Apr 1850 in All Saints Cathedral, Bathurst, NSW, Australia. She died on 7 Nov 1935 in Carlingford, NSW, Australia. She married 2 Joseph Small in 1868 in Parramatta, Nsw, Australia.
They had the following children:
M i Clifford Samuel Small was born on 28 Dec 1868 in Parramatta, NSW, Australia. He died in 1870.
Name also listed as Clifton Samuel SMALL.F ii Rachel Louisa Small M iii Clayton Hamilton Small F iv May Evelina Small M v Joseph Malcolm Small F vi Helena Maude Small M vii Raymond Robert Small F viii Phoebe Hawthorne Small was born on 16 Sep 1886 in Pennant Hills, NSW, Australia. She died on 11 Apr 1974 in Mayflower Village, Westmead, NSW, Australia. F ix Ruby Lucy Small
Samuel Small.Samuel married Racheal Rebecca Bradley.
Racheal Rebecca Bradley.Racheal married Samuel Small.
They had the following children:
M i Joseph Small
George Alfred Atkins [Parents] was born 1 on 10 Oct 1853 in South Colo, NSW, Australia. He was christened 2 in 1855 in C of E, Pennant Hills, NSW, Australia. He died 3 on 10 Mar 1929 in Church St Paramatta, NSW, Australia. He married 4 Julia Snell on 29 Jun 1878 in St Anne's Church, Ryde, Nsw, Australia.
Julia Snell.Julia married 1 George Alfred Atkins on 29 Jun 1878 in St Anne's Church, Ryde, Nsw, Australia.
George Tovey was born 1 about 1858 in Berkshire, England. He died 2 in 1938 in Parramatta, NSW, Australia. He married 3 Eleanor A Atkins in 1879 in St Annes Church, Ryde Nsw, Australia.
Probable Birth registration for George Tovey- Dec 1859- Farringdon Vol2c, Pg 47. Berkshire.
George Tovey arrived nov 10 1878 it said his parents were deceased and he had an uncle in Parramatta named Edward Atkins. George and Eleanor had a son George Ermington Tovey he married Lillian May Lacy on the 11th feb 1905 at The Parsonage North Parramatta.on the wedding certificate it lists George Tovey as a coach painter .
Death Registration for George claims he has been in Parramatta for 81 years- this would be inconsistant with the arrival stated above but the above arrival is probably correct.
Occupation- coach painter- 1905.
(Christine Campbell)
Eleanor A Atkins [Parents] was born 1 in 1857 in Parramatta, NSW, Australia. She died 2 in 1910 in Parramatta, NSW, Australia. She married 3 George Tovey in 1879 in St Annes Church, Ryde Nsw, Australia.
They had the following children:
F i Eva Tovey was born 1 in 1881 in Redfern, NSW, Australia. M ii Edward Alfred Tovey was born 1 in 1883 in Cumberland, NSW, Australia. M iii George Ermington Tovey M iv Victor, W. Tovey was born 1 in 1892 in Parramatta, NSW, Australia. F v Mary L Tovey was born 1 in 1896 in Parramatta, NSW, Australia. M vi Living
William Alfred Atkins [Parents] was born 1 in 1860 in Parramatta, NSW, Australia. He died in 1937. He married 2 Emma Rossbridge in 1881 in St Anne's Church, Ryde, Nsw, Australia.
William may have had an orchard at Erina
Emma Rossbridge.Emma married 1 William Alfred Atkins in 1881 in St Anne's Church, Ryde, Nsw, Australia.
Tom Glading.Tom married 1 Ada Amy Atkins in 1886 in Central Cumberland, Nsw, Australia.
Ada Amy Atkins [Parents] was born 1 in 1864 in Parramatta, NSW, Australia. She married 2 Tom Glading in 1886 in Central Cumberland, Nsw, Australia.
Believed to have immigrated to the USA.
Thomas Jamison.Thomas married 1 Clara Elizabeth Atkins in 1884 in Central Cumberland, Nsw, Australia.
Clara Elizabeth Atkins [Parents] was born 1 in 1866 in Parramatta, NSW, Australia. She married 2 Thomas Jamison in 1884 in Central Cumberland, Nsw, Australia.
Edward Atkins [Parents] was born 1 in 1827 in Berkshire, UK. He was christened 2 on 1 Jun 1828 in St Giles, Reading, Berkshire, UK. He died 3, 4 on 12 Sep 1906 in Mt. Pleasant, Ermington, NSW, Australia. He was buried 5 on 13 Sep 1906 in St Pauls, Carlingford, NSW, Australia. He married 6 Jemima Mason Johnston in 1891 in Parramatta, Nsw, Australia.
Other marriages:Annetts, Mary
Occupation- apprenticed seedsman, worked for John Sutton and Son- corn and seed warehouse, 13 King St Reading.
Edward and Mary immigrated to Australia on the Duke of Roxburgh 13 Aug 1849.
1895 Sands Directory lists Edward Atkins, Parramatta Rd Ryde.
Edward Atkins grave is illegibal, due to damage.
SMH 13 Sep 1906
ATKINS, EDWARD- September 12, at his residence, Mount Pleasant, Ermington, the dearly beloved husband of Jemima, aged 79 years.SMH 13 Sep 1906
ATKINS- The Friends of the late Mr. EDWARD ATKINS, Sen., are kindly invited to attend his funeral, which will leave his late residence, Mount Pleasant, Ermington, THIS (Thursday) AFTERNOON, at 2 O'Clock, for Church of England Cemetery, Carlingford.
SMH 13 Sep 1906
ATKINS- The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. JOSEPH SMALL. Mr and Mrs. GEORGE ATKINS,Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM ATKINS, Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE TOVEY, and Mr. and Mrs. TOM KETTLETY are kindly invited to attend the funeral of their late beloved father, Mr Edward Atkins, sen; to leave his late residence, Mount Pleasant, Ermington, THIS (Thursday) AFTERNOON, at 2 O'Clock, for Church of England Cemetery, Carlingford.
SMH 13 Sep 1906
ATKINS EDWARD, Mount Pleasant Ermington- The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. E ATKINS,of Eulalia Nursery , Moore Street, and Drummoyne, are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of their dearly beloved father, to leave his late residence, Mount Pleasant, Ermington, THIS (Thursday) AFTERNOON, at 2 O'Clock, for Church of England Cemetery, Carlingford.
SMH 13 Sep 1906
ATKINS EDWARD, Mount Pleasant Ermington- The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. LOCKWOOD, of Granville, are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of their dearly beloved father, to leave his late residence, Mount Pleasant, Ermington, THIS (Thursday) AFTERNOON, at 2 O'Clock, for Church of England Cemetery, Carlingford.Cumberland Argus 13 Sep 1906
The late Mr. E. Atkins was 39 years in the Ermington district, and a great friend of Mr. Robt. Smith who was buried last Saturday.Cumberland argus 13 Sep 1906
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES- PROBATE JURISDICTION.- In the Will of EDWARD ATKINS THE ELDER, late of "Mount Pleasant" Ermington, in the State of New South Wales, Freehoilder, deceased. APPLICATION will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Probate of the last Will of the above named deceased may be granted to JOSEPH STEVENS (in the said Will called Joseph Stevens), and EDWARD MILLER, both of Ermington aforesaid, orchardists, the Executors named in the said Will. All persons having any claim against the Estate of the said deceased are required to render the same to the said Applicants within fourteen days aforesaid, and all notices may be served at the office of CHARLES ERNEST BYRNES, Proctor for the Applicants, George Street, Parramatta.SC00IJ8J 38047 Atkins
This is the last Will and Testament of me Edward Atkins the elder of Mount Pleasant Ermington in the State of New South Wales Freeholder I appoint Joseph Stephens of the Field of Mars in the said State, Fruitgrower and Edward Miller of Ermington in the said State Orchardist Trustees and Executors of this my Will I give and bequeath all my household furniture, plate, linen, china, books, pictures, musical instruments and other household effects in and about my dwelling house at the time of my decease including any ready money in the house or in any bank or banks or wheresoever the same might be unto my wife Jemima Mason Atkins absolutely. I also give and bequeath my pony carriage and harness and any other personal property of mine to my wife absolutely. I devise all my real estate wheresoever situated unto my Trustees and their heirs Upon Trust to sell the same and after payment thereout of all my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses to divide the proceeds thereof between and amongst my said wife and my children namely Edward Atkins, William Alfred Atkins, George Atkins, Louisa Small wife of Joseph Small, Emma Lockwood wife of Frederick Lockwood of Granville, Helena Tovey wife of George Tovey of Parramatta and to Clara Elizabeth Kerrlery wife of Thomas Kerrlery of Liverpool in equal shares and proportions In the event of my orchard adjoining my said dwelling house Mount Pleasant being untenanted I direct that my said trustees shall keep the same in order until sale and charge the upkeep thereof to the proceeds of the sale thereof I direct and declare that the share and interest of every female beneficiary under this my will shall be for her sole and separate use and benefit independent of and free from the debts engagements interference and control of any husband with whom she may intermarry and that her receipts alone whether covert or alone shall be a good discharge for any money paid to her I direct and declare that if any of my said children shall predecease me the share or shares of him, her or them so dying to go to and be divided between and amongst the survivor or survivors in equal shares and proportions I authorise and empower my said Trustees or Trustee to let or lease any part of my real property (except my said dwelling house Mount Pleasant) for any term not exceeding one year from the date of my decease upon such terms and conditions as they shall think fit and stand possessed of the rents of the rents upon the same trusts as are heretofore declared regarding the proceeds of the sale thereof. I authorise and empower my said Trustees or Trustee to sell all my real Estate by public auction or by private contract either together or in parcels with power to ins*** any special or other stipulations in any contract or conditions of sale as to title or otherwise as they or he may think proper In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this eleventh day of June in the year one thousand nine hundred and five
Signed E. Atkins Senr.
Signed by the said 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 and in his sight and presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto set our hands as witness.
Jemima Mason Johnston.Jemima married 1 Edward Atkins in 1891 in Parramatta, Nsw, Australia.
Other marriages:Withers, Samuel
Stanley Gordon Lawrence was born 1 on 22 Jul 1897 in Box Tree, NSW, Australia. He died 2 on 11 Dec 1932 in Smithfield, NSW, Australia. He was buried 3 in Grave 1590, Section 12, Anglican Section- Rookwood, Nsw. He married 4 Marjorie Edith Alice Lockwood on 1 Aug 1925 in North Auburn Methodist Church, Nsw, Australia.
Marjorie Edith Alice Lockwood [Parents] was born 1 on 17 Jul 1904 in Dunedin, New Zealand. She died 2 on 22 Jun 1990 in Kograh, NSW, Australia. She was buried 3 in 204/29 Wall of memories- Woronora Crematorium. She married 4 Stanley Gordon Lawrence on 1 Aug 1925 in North Auburn Methodist Church, Nsw, Australia.
Educated in the NSW State School system.
Entred the workforce as an office assistant and bookeeper. Married at the age of 21.
After they were married Stan and marjorie moved to 5 Junction Stree, Ryde, NSW.
Stan was diagnosed with Tuberculosis around the time their daughter Evelyn was born. In 1930 Stan and Marjorie moved to a rented property in Hornsby as the doctors advised that Stan would be better in a higher area.
Late they made another move hoping to relieve Stan's symptoms, they moved to Smithfield, and lived in a house Stan had inherited from his mother.After the death of Stan Marjorie and her daughter Evelyn travelled via ship to Brisbane. Marjorie purchased a Newsagency, with housing attached. The Newsagency was previously run and owned by her sister Doris. The pharmacy next door was run by Marjories brother in law Bill Condie- wife of Doris. shorly after this move Mabel Lockwood also moved to Brisbane.
During the early part of the war the business started to go down hill due to lack of magazine supplies from Great Britain. The shop was put on the market, and sold in the latter part of 1940. marjorie, Evelyn and Mabel moved to Sydney and rented a house in Burbong Street Kinsgsford.Marjorie went back to school and studied accounting at the Metropolitan Business College, concurrently working in a number of offices around Sydney.
In 1945 Marjorie graduated and went to work for Mastercraft Printing as the accountant, she remained here until she retired in 1963. At this stage Edith Walton, aunt of Marjorie also came to live with them.
In November 1965 Edith Walton died and Marjorie bought a house at Tivoli Esplanade, Como, NSW. Her mother Mabel also moved here. Mabel passed away in 1978 and Marjorie purchased a retirement unit at Tarongah Pde, Carnigbah. She stayed here until she was forced to move to Endeavour Nursing Home, Rocky Point Road, on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, due to failing eye sight.
They had the following children:
F i Living
George William Keep was born 1 in Newtown, NSW, Australia. He died 2 on 4 Feb 1973 in Liverpool, NSW, Australia. He was buried in H47a Farden of Sanctity, Crematorium of Leppington, Nsw. He married 3 Doris Emily Lockwood on 8 Mar 1930 in Methodist Church, Harrow Rd, Auburn, Nsw, Australia.
Educated in the NSW State Schooling system. After his schooling was completed he did an apprenticeship as a boat builder.
In the mid 1920's during the great depression George was out of work and obtained a position as a clerk in the Good Receiving Office of the Broadway Store of Grace Brothers.
Doris Emily Lockwood [Parents] was born 1 on 22 Apr 1906 in Alfred Stree Granville, NSW, Australia. She died 2 on 22 Jun 1992 in Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. She was buried 3 in H47b Farden of Sanctity, Crematorium of Leppington, Nsw. She married 4 George William Keep on 8 Mar 1930 in Methodist Church, Harrow Rd, Auburn, Nsw, Australia.
Doris was educated in the NSW State Education system, she started her first school was the Kogarah Superior Public School. At this time the family were living in Paine Street Kogarah. Doris stayed at this school while her parents moved to Connemarra street Bexley, Warialda Street Kogarah for six years and then to Forest Road Kogarah.
During the Railway Strike in 1917 Doris went to Granville to live with her Grandmother Jemima Barber, she attenede Rosehill Public School at this time. in 1919 her family moved to Leichardt and Doris completed her schooling at Leichardt Public School. Doris completed her education at the age of 14 and went to work in a shirt factory.The family next moved from Leichhardt to Merrylands and lived, for about two years, in Cumberland Road, which is an area now known as Greystanes and then moved for about twelve months to a house in Merrylands Road. Doris worked at the shirt factory for a while and then moved to the Lipton Tea factory, which was in Kent Street, Sydney where she worked for a short time. While Doris worked here it was her job to pack, not Tea, but Jellies.
In 1922 Doris started work in the office of the Ladies Underclothing (Lingerie) section of the Grace Bros store at Broadway in Sydney. Doris worked in this section for two yearsand then moved to a section known as The Bought Ledger Office where she worked for a Miss Barron for about six years. At that time the wage paid to a senior office worker, at the age of 23 was Three Pounds and One Shilling ($6.10) per week. Shortly after Doris began in this position wages were cut to Two Pounds and Nineteen Shillings ($5.90) per week.
In 1923 the Lockwood Family moved to Macquarie Road Auburn, then on to Simpson Street, Auburn and finally to Harrow Road Auburn. It was while the family lived at Harrow Road Auburn and she was working at Grace Bros that Doris chose, at the age of 17, to marry.
Doris and George announced their engagement on Doris's 21st birthday and were married, at the Methodist Church, in Harrow Road, Auburn on Saturday 8th March 1930.
Doris and George set up their first home at 24 Edward Street, Botany, New South Wales where they were living when the first of their four children was born, on Sunday 22nd February 1931. Shortly after this Doris and George moved from Edward Street to a home at 121 Bay Street, Botany.
This was a bigger house and allowed Doris's aunt, Edith Walton, with her husband Alf, join them. Doris and George were living here when their second child, Valma Doris Keep, was born on Thursday 15th December 1932.
Thursday 13th December 1934 saw the Keep family move to Norval Street, Auburn, where they shared a house with Hilda, who was Doris's sister, and her husband Nug Smith. At this time the Great Depression was in full swing and it was a very commonsense move to share rentals wherever possible. During the period that the family lived at Harrow Road their third child Thelma May Keep was born, on Monday 5th April 1935.
On Friday 3rd July 1936 the Keep family made their last move when they moved into their own home at Hammondville, which is located just outside of Liverpool, New South Wales. The conditions that were required for families to qualify for housing at Hammondville were that the parents had to be out of work and they had to have at least three children. Doris and George qualified on both counts. This house was to be the family home for the next forty two years had very humble beginnings.
The home they moved into was a three roomed weatherboard cottage which had no bathroom, no electricity, was unlined, with an open front verandah and one cold water tap out in the garden area. The toilet was outside and was some distance down the yard.
Even with all of its shortcomings Doris and George thought the house which was set on one acre of ground was great. It was a very humble home and the family suffered many setbacks. This was home to the family when the fourth child, Brian William Keep arrived on Wednesday 29th November 1938. Brian was born at a Private Hospital in Liverpool.
By mid 1938 the house had been connected to the electricity supply and the front of the house was extended during 1939. Doris and George had by now cleared and fenced their block, set up a vegetable garden with a fowl run and later purchased a dairy cow.
In 1956, at the age of 50, Doris obtained her Drivers License and bought a Ford Prefect for transport. This car was later replaced with a Morris Minor. Doris used the car to drive George to work and back after he recovered from an accident, when he was knocked from his cycle on the way home from work. The car was also used for family outings.
After George passed away in 1973 Doris stayed at the Hammondville home, in which she had shared so much with George until her failing eyesight and other medical problems made it impossible for her to live alone. The home at Hammondville was sold and Doris moved to Wollongong to live with her daughter Thelma on Friday 7th April 1978.
During a trip to Coonabarabran, which is sited in North Western New South Wales, Doris made an application for a residence at the Cooinda Hostel, which was both a Retirement Home and Hostel. Cooinda had been built and opened in 1977 just down the road from Valma's home.
Doris moved to Coonabarabran and took up her residence at Cooinda in January 1992. The hostel is set among spacious grounds that are well cared for and to use Doris's own words "It is a marvellous place to live." Doris stayed at Cooinda where she had her own room but went along to the dining room for meals.
Over the years Doris found herself to be more and more reliant on blood transfusions to keep her going and the occurence of these seemed to be getting ever closer. Doris lived at Cooinda for ten years until her death in 1992.
(This is quoted from the web site of Keith and Margaret Collier
They had the following children:
U i Living F ii Living F iii Living M iv Living