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• Occupation: Willunga SA; Foundry worker with Mitsubishi Motors, Aust Ltd

Brian married AL P [Group Sheet]

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• Military Service: Thomas worked at Finsbury munitions factory for the duration of WW2.
• Occupation: Thomas was a wharf labourer after the war, then rural worker. He bought his own dairy farm in 1953. he retired to Willunga in 1968.

Thomas married Muriel Hanham TUCKER 23 Dec 1941, Adelaide SA. Muriel (daughter of James Hanham TUCKER and Mary VIGAR) was born 1 Feb 1915, Albury NSW; died 16 Nov 1997, McLaren Vale SA. [Group Sheet]

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• Military Service: During WW Two, Muriel joined the Women's Air Training Corps and later became an army inspector at Finsbury munitions factory, Adelaide.
• Public Office: Willunga SA; For many years Muriel was active in many local community organizations.
• Residence: Willunga SA

J — Norma MATEN. [Group Sheet]

Joseph — Liza FLEMING. [Group Sheet]

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• Education: c1880s, Strathalbyn SA; Primary school at Sandergrove and Strathalbyn.
• Occupation: Henty NSW; Farming at 'Fitzroy Farm' Henty NSW
• Occupation: Sandergrove SA; Farming at family property 'Lake View' Sandergrove SA
• Military Service: 1899-1902, Egypt; Second Boer War 11 Oct 1899-1902 : Jim & his brother George volunteered and became a trooper in the cavalry. SA Boar War contingents trained in Egypt before combat. Large numbers of Australian who went to Boar War on horseback.
• Cause of death: 1950; Heart attack and stroke

Notes:

Birth:
BORN 'Lake View' family property at Sandergrove SA

Christened:
marriage BRB p87 (rachel section) para 2 line 3 James Hanham Tucker5856 married Mary Vigar6241 on 1.11.1911

James married Mary VIGAR 1 Nov 1911, Warooka SA. Mary (daughter of Joseph Ernest VIGAR and Elizabeth Ann THOMPSON) was born 28 Oct 1879, Daly SA; died 13 Dec 1937, Sandergrove SA; was buried , Sandergrove SA. [Group Sheet]

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• Education: Mary attended Warooka primary school and then private tuition for three years.
• Occupation: c1890s, Yorke Peninsula SA; School teacher at Warooka Yorke Peninsula SA
• Cause of death: 1937, Sandergrove SA; Lung cancer

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• Education: c1840s, Finniss SA; Edna, Daphne, Thelma & George attended the Finnis Primary School, riding to & fro on horseback. When Max was ready for school their parents brought a horse-drawn vehicle and the children (later including the youngest, John) drove to school in Strathalbyn. Here they were able to buy the fresh bread needed to cut their daily lunches. (ref p83 of Rachel's section of the McDonald family history)
• Residence: Sandergrove SA; 'Lake View' Sandergrove SA
• Residence: Strathalbyn SA; John & Annie retired to 'Riverside'.
• Biography Notes: 1890; 1890 Descriptive Australia and Federal Guide (from Alexandra Local History Wiki) WALTER JOHN TUCKER, Farmer and Grazier, SANDERGROVE This gentleman was born in Somersetshire, England, in 1839, and is the eldest son of George Tucker, who arrived here with his wife about 1841, they having left the subject of our sketch with relatives in England. He subsequently came out in 1851 per barque BERNICA , and on leaving school turned his attention to dairying with his father, and later on engaged in agriculture as well. On the decease of his father he inherited the landed property of his estate which contained 1600 acres. This he has since increased to 2000 acres, which he uses for agricultural and grazing purposes, and finds it profitable to carry on the two in conjunction. He keeps about 1300 sheep. It is worthy of mention that the success of Mr. Tucker?s father, who landed in Victoria with only a few pounds, was due to his own exertions , and his example has not been lost on his six sons, two of whom are in Victoria. Mr. W.J.Tucker is a member of the Strathalbyn District Council, also a member of the local Agricultural Society , where he has successfully competed, and is a member of the School Board of Advice. He was married in 1871 to Miss McDonald, of South Australia, and has a large family of sons and daughters. He is a supporter of protection to colonial industries and progressive land tax.

Notes:

Name:
* Tucker brothers = George & Walter John
* George was the father of Ethel Rose & Violet
* Tucker sisters = Ethel & Violet
* Forsyth brothers = David & James
* McDonald siblings = Leonard William Cameron & Rachel Annie
* Leonard's aunty was Annie McDonald.
* George married Annie in 1872
* David married Rachel in 1912.
* Violet married James in 1920.
* Ethel married Leonard in 1927.
** Ref : Page 145 of Rachel's section of the original history - see biography 5160

Walter married Anne Jeffrey (Annie) b1843 MCDONALD 21 Mar 1871, Strathalbyn SA. Anne (daughter of Ewen MCDONALD and Rachel MCLEAN) was born 8 Oct 1843, Finniss Mt Barker SA; was buried 22 Sept 1902, Strathalbyn SA. [Group Sheet]

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• Education: c1990's, Adelaide SA; Annie attended Mrs Bell's school at Pennington Terrace, North Adelaide.
• Occupation: c1800's, Finniss SA; Before her 1871 marriage Annie was mistress at the Finnis, or Queen's Own Town Primary School.

Notes:

Birth:
The Office of the Registrar of BDM South Australia have no location of Annie's birth.

Name:
* Tucker brothers = George & Walter John
* George was the father of Ethel Rose & Violet
* Tucker sisters = Ethel & Violet
* Forsyth brothers = David & James
* McDonald siblings = Leonard William Cameron & Rachel Annie
* Leonard's aunty was Annie McDonald.
* George married Annie in 1872
* David married Rachel in 1912.
* Violet married James in 1920.
* Ethel married Leonard in 1927.
** Ref : Page 145 of Rachel's section of the original history - see biography 5160

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Married:
The wedding celebrant was Reverend John Anderson.

Other Events:

• Public Office: Warooka, Yorke Peninsula; Joseph was a lay preacher at the local Methodist Church.
• Occupation: Warooka, Yorke Peninsula; Farmer
• Residence: 1918, Adelaide SA; Joseph & Elizabeth retired to Adelaide in 1918.

Joseph — Elizabeth Ann THOMPSON. Elizabeth was born Yes, Date Unknown. [Group Sheet]

George — Lucy HANHAM. [Group Sheet]

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• Emigration: 1838, Finniss SA; Departed London on the 'Petonjee Bomanjee' on 28th May 1838 and arrived in Holdfast Bay, SA on 12th October 1838
• Address: 1873, Noradjuha Vic; A pioneer of Noradjuha Vic established "Watulunga" property with most of his large family.

Notes:

Birth:
Ewen was probably born in the valley of Strathglass near the town of Inverness.

Ewen married Rachel MCLEAN 8 Dec 1847, Adelaide SA. Rachel (daughter of Donald b1779 MCLEAN and Christina b1787 MCPHEE) was born 6 Feb 1825, Duisky Scotland; was christened 13 Feb 1825, Kilmallie Scotland; was buried 22 Sept 1908, Strathalbyn SA. [Group Sheet]

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• Biography Notes: 00 Oct 1855, Homepage menu-SMALL PRINT; Extensive,evidence,persuasive narrative in SMALL PRINT MENU on HOME PAGE MENU
• Biography Notes: Nov 1856, Strathalbyn SA; Section 2623, Strathalbyn There was a dispute about a property that Jane, Margaret and Rachel had inherited from their father who had died the year before. In November 1856 there was a court case over ownership of 75 acre Section 2623 by Mr Shorney and Mr Thrum against Jane, Margaret & Rachel. These three women were named as beneficiaries in their father's Will, so they inherited 2623 and other properties. Rachel had said that her father had brought it at a land sale. Rachel's husband (Ewen McDonald) swore that Donald had told him, as far back at 1848, that the farming property belonged to the three daughters. It had "lain open" for some time after it was purchased, so Shorney and Thrum "took possession" of it - probably the south-eastern portion. They were leasing it and paying rent to Donald. They had been living and improving the farm for 4 or 5 years. They argued that "This is a case of great hardship. The defendant holds under a lease with right to purchase from Mr MacLean whose title he could not suppose required investigation. Five years labour have been expended on the land which has now greatly increased in value". The dispute was presented to the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice accepted that the women were technically the owners because they held the land grant, but it was suggested that there should be a compromise to compensate Shorney and Thrum. It was suggested that the compensation could be paid out of Donald's estate. Interestingly, because the three woman had got married after being named as beneficiaries, their husbands joined them in this dispute, after presenting proof of their marriages. It was the practice in that era, that husbands, rather than wives, should own property. SUPREME COURT - Civil Side Macdonald And Others v. Skorkney Mr Gwynne for the plaintiffs; Mr Bakewell for the defendant. This was an action of ejectment to recover possess on of Section 2623, Angas Special Survey, near Strathalbyn. The case for the plaintiffs rested simply on the production of a land grant to Rachel Maclean, Margaret Maclean, and Jane Maclean. Mr Gwynne submitted that the husbands of those grantees were entitled to possession during coverture, even against their wives. He called, to prove the marriages, Ewen Macdonald, who stated that he was married to Rachel Maclean in December, 1847. By Mr Bakewell - Had heard his wife say that her father bought the section in question at a land sale. He heard of his right to that property shortly after his marriage. The section had lain open for some time after it was purchased; at last Messrs Shorney and Thrum took possession of it. He supposed that he knew when they took possession, and be was aware that they lived upon it. He first objected to their living on it about five or six months ago. Before that time he made no objection. He delayed so long in asserting his right because there was one of the plaintiffs (James Keating) out of the colony, That was the reason why he did not interfere with the defendant's occupation of the land. Did not know that the defendant had been paying rent all along to his late father-in-law. D Maclean died about 12 months ago. Would swear that so far back as 1848 he was told by his father-in-law that the section in question belonged to his three daughters. He was not aware that his father-in-law had leased the section. He knew that Thrum and Shorney were upon it, but never interfered with them until within the last six months. By Mr Gwynne - Could not tell exactly what portion of the section Shomey occupied. Believed it was the eastern portion. His (witness's) wife was of age when he married her. John Cheriton, farmer, on the Angas, stated that he was married to Jane Maclean in November, 1848. She was one of the ladies mentioned in the land grant. The defendant had been in possession of the south-eastern portion of the section for four or five years. By Mr Bakewell - The diggings sprang tip about the time the daughters were, all married, and the parties entitled were not until lately, all in the colony at the same time. He first saw the land grant produced after the death of Mr Maclean. He knew that he was entitled to his share in the land before Mr Maclean died. Knew that Shorney was in possession of the land, but knew nothing, of a lease to him from the late Mr. Maclean. The Chief Justice, on ascertaining that the defendant held under such a lease, suggested that there should be a compromise. Mr Bakewell - This is a case of great hardship. The defendant holds under a lease, with right of purchase, from Mr Maclean, whose title he could not suppose required investigation. Five years labour has been expended on the land, which has now greatly improved in value. Mr Gwynne admitted that the defendant had a right to look to the estate for compensation. The question, however, in the plaintiffs' family was whether the compensation should come from the plaintiffs or the estate generally. There was no probability of an agreement in the family, and the only way to settle the matter was on its legal merits. The estate of the late Mr Maclean was quite equal to meet any damage which the defendant had sustained. The Chief Justice said there really was no defense against the land grant, but he thought it would be advisable to join the wives with their husbands as plaintiffs in the action, and also to come to some compromise Mr Gwynne would, if His Honor pleased, make the amendment suggested, as the plaintiffs' wives were in attendance. The Jury then, under direction, returned a verdict for the plaintiffs. Macdonald and Others V Thrum This was a similar action for another part of the same section, and terminated with a similar verdict. (Source: Adelaide Observer, 15th Nov 1856, p3 & BRB p19)
• Biography Notes: 1955; Father's Will - see Donald McLean's profile for details in Donald's Will in which Rachel was a beneficiary.
• Biography Notes: 1955; For inheritance of part of 57 Hindley St - see E51 in Small Print.

Notes:

Birth:
Her OPR seems to record her birth as 6th, but this is difficult to read. Her baptism on 13th Feb 1825 is clear.

Notes:

Married:
The wedding celebrant was Rev James Farrell. The witnesses were Sarah Douglas and Donald Stewart.