Vernon Michael Beard

M, #11611, b. 24 November 1920, d. 14 August 1993
Pedigree
Vernon M Beard
Father*David Thomas Beard b. 28 Jun 1892, d. 28 May 1967
Mother*Honora Agnes Downey b. 1891, d. 27 Jan 1975
Last Edited10 Nov 2022
Birth*Vernon Michael Beard was born on 24 November 1920 at Northam, Western Australia.1 
He was the son of David Thomas Beard and Honora Agnes Downey. 
Death*Vernon Michael Beard died on 14 August 1993 at Nedlands, Western Australia, at age 72. . 
Milit-Beg*Vernon Michael Beard began military service on 2 April 1943 at Northam, Western Australia, Corporal, WX38252, Army.1
Residence*He lived on 2 April 1943 at Northam, Western Australia.1 
Occupation*He was a Mining Engineer. 
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of Neil James Bradley
4th cousin 1 time removed of Victoria Rae (Vicki*) Barrett
4th cousin 1 time removed of William (Bill*) McElroy
3rd cousin of Thomas Anthony (Tony*) Harrop
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)
Beard Family Links

Citations

  1. [S63] WW2 Nominal Roll, online nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ww2. Hereinafter cited as WW2 Nominal Roll.

Francis Allan Butler

M, #11612, b. 17 April 1908, d. September 1970
Pedigree
Francis A Butler
Last Edited9 Nov 2022
Birth*Francis Allan Butler was born on 17 April 1908 at Perth, Western Australia.1 
Marriage*He married Agnes Mary Beard, daughter of David Thomas Beard and Honora Agnes Downey, in 1938 at Northam, Western Australia. . Reg: 32/1938.2 
Death*Francis Allan Butler died in September 1970 at Western Australia at age 62. .3 
Burial*He was buried on 22 September 1970 at Manjimup, Western Australia.3 

Family

Agnes Mary Beard b. 8 Feb 1917, d. 4 Aug 2003
Milit-Beg*Francis Allan Butler began military service on 21 October 1942 at Cunderdin, Western Australia, Private, WX34145, Army.1
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)
Beard Family Links

Citations

  1. [S63] WW2 Nominal Roll, online nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ww2. Hereinafter cited as WW2 Nominal Roll.
  2. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/. Hereinafter cited as Reverse WA Marriage Lookup.
  3. [S360] OZ Burials, online www.ozburials.com. Hereinafter cited as OZ Burials.

Donald Edward McLean

M, #11617, b. 27 May 1923, d. 1 June 2009
Pedigree
Last Edited23 Apr 2025
Birth*Donald Edward McLean was born on 27 May 1923 at Kalgoorlie, Western Australia; reg: 103/1923.1,2,3 
Marriage*He married Eunice Francis Beard, daughter of David Thomas Beard and Honora Agnes Downey, in 1950 at Northam, Western Australia. . Reg: 138/1950.4 
Death*Donald Edward McLean died on 1 June 2009 at Cunderdin, Western Australia, at age 86. .1 

Family

Eunice Francis Beard b. 1927, d. 31 Mar 2017
Milit-Beg*Donald Edward McLean began military service on 17 July 1942 at Norseman, Western Australia, WX28583, Driver, 124 Australian General Transport Company, Australian Army.3
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)
Beard Family Links

Citations

  1. [S62] Metropolitan Cemetery Board, online mcb.wa.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as MCB.
  2. [S201] WA BDMs, online https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/…. Hereinafter cited as WA BDMs.
  3. [S63] WW2 Nominal Roll, online nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ww2. Hereinafter cited as WW2 Nominal Roll.
  4. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/. Hereinafter cited as Reverse WA Marriage Lookup.

Rona Clarice Carter

F, #11624, b. 28 April 1918, d. 14 June 1972
Pedigree
Father*Bertrude Venice Carter b. 1896, d. 21 Mar 1923
Mother*Ruby Constance Beard b. 15 Sep 1896, d. 21 May 1984
Last Edited29 Nov 2007
Birth*Rona Clarice Carter was born on 28 April 1918 at Northam, Western Australia; reg: 135/1918.1 
She was the daughter of Bertrude Venice Carter and Ruby Constance Beard. 
Marriage*Rona Clarice Carter married Thomas Horace Tomkins, son of Thomas Claude Tomkins and Lucy Mary Pettit, in 1946 at Northam, Western Australia. . Reg: 9/1946.2 
Death*Rona Clarice Carter died on 14 June 1972 at Northam, Western Australia, at age 54. .3 

Family

Thomas Horace Tomkins b. 28 Aug 1912, d. 20 May 1966
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of Neil James Bradley
4th cousin 1 time removed of Victoria Rae (Vicki*) Barrett
4th cousin 1 time removed of William (Bill*) McElroy
3rd cousin of Thomas Anthony (Tony*) Harrop
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)
Beard Family Links
Carter Family Links
Forward Family

Citations

  1. [S201] WA BDMs, online https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/…. Hereinafter cited as WA BDMs.
  2. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/. Hereinafter cited as Reverse WA Marriage Lookup.
  3. [S63] WW2 Nominal Roll, online nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ww2. Hereinafter cited as WW2 Nominal Roll.

Thomas Horace Tomkins

M, #11625, b. 28 August 1912, d. 20 May 1966
Pedigree
Father*Thomas Claude Tomkins b. 1889, d. 2 Oct 1964
Mother*Lucy Mary Pettit b. 1890, d. 2 May 1962
Last Edited23 Apr 2025
Birth*Thomas Horace Tomkins was born on 28 August 1912 at Subiaco, Western AustraliaG; reg: 256/1912.1 
He was the son of Thomas Claude Tomkins and Lucy Mary Pettit. 
Marriage*Thomas Horace Tomkins married Rona Clarice Carter, daughter of Bertrude Venice Carter and Ruby Constance Beard, in 1946 at Northam, Western Australia. . Reg: 9/1946.2 
Death*Thomas Horace Tomkins died on 20 May 1966 at Swan View, Western Australia, at age 53. .3 

Family

Rona Clarice Carter b. 28 Apr 1918, d. 14 Jun 1972
Milit-Beg*Thomas Horace Tomkins began military service on 13 August 1940 at Toodyay, Western Australia, WX7996, Lieutenant, 2/4 Machine Gun Battalion, Australian Army, POW.3
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)
Beard Family Links
Carter Family Links
Forward Family

Citations

  1. [S201] WA BDMs, online https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/…. Hereinafter cited as WA BDMs.
  2. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/. Hereinafter cited as Reverse WA Marriage Lookup.
  3. [S63] WW2 Nominal Roll, online nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ww2. Hereinafter cited as WW2 Nominal Roll.

Ada Maud Lewis

F, #11628, b. September 1888, d. 13 December 1968
Pedigree
Ada Maud Lewis
Father*Fred Lewis1 b. 1854
Mother*Harriet A'Court1 b. 1854
Last Edited4 Feb 2016
Birth*Ada Maud Lewis was born in September 1888 at Marnhull, Dorset, England.2,3 
She was the daughter of Fred Lewis and Harriet A'Court.1 
Marriage*Ada Maud Lewis married George Edmund Christmass JP, son of George Christmass and Emma Amelia Smith, on 14 September 1912 at Perth, Western Australia. . Reg: 649.4,3
Death*Ada Maud Lewis died on 13 December 1968 at Northam, Western Australia, at age 80. .2 

Family

George Edmund Christmass JP b. 19 Jan 1887, d. 19 Mar 1981
Children
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)

Citations

  1. [S321] Bradley Library, East Victoria Park, Western Australia. Hereinafter cited as WA Deaths Index - Fiche.
  2. [S62] Metropolitan Cemetery Board, online mcb.wa.gov.au, Karrakatta. Hereinafter cited as MCB.
  3. [S332] Henley, Erica,WA.
  4. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/. Hereinafter cited as Reverse WA Marriage Lookup.

Frederick Norman Christmass

M, #11629, b. 22 March 1914, d. 8 November 1983
Pedigree
Frederick N Christmass
Father*George Edmund Christmass JP b. 19 Jan 1887, d. 19 Mar 1981
Mother*Ada Maud Lewis b. Sep 1888, d. 13 Dec 1968
Last Edited8 Nov 2022
Birth*Frederick Norman Christmass was born on 22 March 1914 at Northam, Western Australia; reg: 107/1914.1 
He was the son of George Edmund Christmass JP and Ada Maud Lewis. 
Marriage*Frederick Norman Christmass married Edith Warene Warwicker on 31 August 1940 at Perth, Western Australia. . Reg: 1913/1940.2,3 
Death*Frederick Norman Christmass died on 8 November 1983 at Lathlain, Western Australia, at age 69. .4 

Family

Edith Warene Warwicker b. 8 Aug 1914, d. 4 Aug 2010
Milit-Beg*Frederick Norman Christmass began military service on 11 March 1943 at Swanbourne, Western Australia, Lieutenant, WX38008, Army.5
Residence*He lived on 11 March 1943 at Claremont, Western Australia.5 
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of Neil James Bradley
4th cousin 1 time removed of Victoria Rae (Vicki*) Barrett
4th cousin 1 time removed of William (Bill*) McElroy
3rd cousin of Thomas Anthony (Tony*) Harrop
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)

Citations

  1. [S201] WA BDMs, online https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/…. Hereinafter cited as WA BDMs.
  2. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/. Hereinafter cited as Reverse WA Marriage Lookup.
  3. [S89] Winners On The Track, The West Australian, Obituaries, 26/2/2004, 50. Hereinafter cited as The West.
  4. [S62] Metropolitan Cemetery Board, online mcb.wa.gov.au, Karrakatta. Hereinafter cited as MCB.
  5. [S63] WW2 Nominal Roll, online nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ww2. Hereinafter cited as WW2 Nominal Roll.

Edwin George Christmass

M, #11630, b. September 1916, d. December 1916
Pedigree
Father*George Edmund Christmass JP b. 19 Jan 1887, d. 19 Mar 1981
Mother*Ada Maud Lewis b. Sep 1888, d. 13 Dec 1968
Last Edited19 Jun 2021
Birth*Edwin George Christmass was born in September 1916 at Perth, Western Australia; reg: 1679/1916.1 
He was the son of George Edmund Christmass JP and Ada Maud Lewis. 
Death*Edwin George Christmass died in December 1916 at Northam, Western Australia. . Reg: 238/1917.1 
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of Neil James Bradley
4th cousin 1 time removed of Victoria Rae (Vicki*) Barrett
4th cousin 1 time removed of William (Bill*) McElroy
3rd cousin of Thomas Anthony (Tony*) Harrop
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)

Citations

  1. [S201] WA BDMs, online https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/…. Hereinafter cited as WA BDMs.

John Graham Christmass1

M, #11631, b. 29 March 1924, d. 6 March 2019
Pedigree
John G Christmass
Father*George Edmund Christmass JP b. 19 Jan 1887, d. 19 Mar 1981
Mother*Ada Maud Lewis b. Sep 1888, d. 13 Dec 1968
Last Edited15 Nov 2024
Birth*John Graham Christmass was born on 29 March 1924 at Northam, Western Australia. 
He was the son of George Edmund Christmass JP and Ada Maud Lewis. 
Death*John Graham Christmass died on 6 March 2019 at Mount Nasura, Western Australia, at age 94. .2
Education*John Graham Christmass was educated; BA AMusA. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 10 April 1942 at Perth, Western Australia, Leading Aircraftman, 80181, RAAF.3 
ResidenceHe lived on 10 April 1942 at Maylands, Western AustraliaG. 
Occupation*He was a Senior Master, Music Branch Education Dept. WA. 
Residence*He lived; Kelmscott. 
Honours*He was awarded the Centenary Medal, for service to the comuunity and music on 1 January 2001 at Mount Nasura, Western Australia.4 
Fame*He achieved Fame as Musician - Senior Australian of the Year in 2005. 
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of Neil James Bradley
4th cousin 1 time removed of Victoria Rae (Vicki*) Barrett
4th cousin 1 time removed of William (Bill*) McElroy
3rd cousin of Thomas Anthony (Tony*) Harrop
NotedFamous People
Honours
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)

Citations

  1. [S12] Margaret A Sacks (Editor), The Way 79 WHO is WHO Synoptic Biographies of Western Australians (Crawley Publishers Pty Ltd., Nedlands, WA (1980)), CHRISTMASS, John Graham, BA AMusA;
    Senior Master, Acting Senior Education Officer, Music Branch Education Dept of WA. Conductor WA Choral Soc, and WA Youth Choir; Cttee Member Aust Soc for Music Educ. b Northam 29 Mar 1924, s of Ada Maud and George Edmund Christmass. Educ: Northam High School, Melbourne Univ Conservatorium of Music, Univ of WA. m 1963 Lucille Margaret Haynes; 2 d, Celia and Josephine. Enlisted in RAAF 1942 and served for 4 yrs. Established private sch of music 1951; founded adult, chldrens and boys choirs. Musical Director Gilbert and Sullivan Soc fro several yrs; Conductor Metropolitan Orchestral Soc for 4 yrs; producer and musical director of musicals, operettas and opera. Senior Master Perth Modern Sch for 8 yrs, teaching musically talented children. Author of Musical Perception, Beatty Bros 1965. Conducted Choir for opening ceremony of 150th celebrations. Rec: music, gardening. Res: Kelmscott.; 67.
  2. [S334] Ryerson Index, online www.ryersonindex.org. Hereinafter cited as Ryerson Index.
  3. [S63] WW2 Nominal Roll, online nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ww2. Hereinafter cited as WW2 Nominal Roll.
  4. [S210] It's An Honour - Australian Honours, online www.itsanhonour.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as It's An Honour.

Edith Warene Warwicker

F, #11632, b. 8 August 1914, d. 4 August 2010
Pedigree
Last Edited7 Mar 2020
Birth*Edith Warene Warwicker was born on 8 August 1914 at Geraldton, Western Australia; reg: 134/1914.1 
Marriage*She married Frederick Norman Christmass, son of George Edmund Christmass JP and Ada Maud Lewis, on 31 August 1940 at Perth, Western Australia. . Reg: 1913/1940.2,3 
Death*Edith Warene Warwicker died on 4 August 2010 at Guildford, Western Australia, at age 95. .4 

Family

Frederick Norman Christmass b. 22 Mar 1914, d. 8 Nov 1983
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)

Citations

  1. [S201] WA BDMs, online https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/…. Hereinafter cited as WA BDMs.
  2. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/. Hereinafter cited as Reverse WA Marriage Lookup.
  3. [S89] Winners On The Track, The West Australian, Obituaries, 26/2/2004, 50. Hereinafter cited as The West.
  4. [S59] Lyn Morrison Data,WA.

Donald Cecil Christmass

M, #11634, b. 18 September 1921, d. 8 March 2005
Pedigree
Father*Lewis Eldred William Christmass b. 16 Feb 1883, d. 6 Jun 1959
Mother*Mary Amy Elizabeth Frelley b. 1881, d. 6 Sep 1967
Last Edited19 Apr 2025
Birth*Donald Cecil Christmass was born on 18 September 1921 at East Perth, Western AustraliaG; reg: 2410/1921.1,2 
He was the son of Lewis Eldred William Christmass and Mary Amy Elizabeth Frelley. 
Marriage*Donald Cecil Christmass married Dorothy Williams on 22 January 1944 at Perth, Western Australia. . Reg: 147/1944.3,4 
Death*Donald Cecil Christmass died on 8 March 2005 at Parmelia, Western Australia, at age 83. .5 

Family

Dorothy Williams b. 12 Mar 1924, d. 26 Aug 2007
Child
Milit-Beg*Donald Cecil Christmass began military service on 11 November 1941 at Subiaco, Western AustraliaG, O54844, Flying Officer, 7 CU, RAAF.2
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of Neil James Bradley
4th cousin 1 time removed of Victoria Rae (Vicki*) Barrett
4th cousin 1 time removed of William (Bill*) McElroy
3rd cousin of Thomas Anthony (Tony*) Harrop
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)

Citations

  1. [S201] WA BDMs, online https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/…. Hereinafter cited as WA BDMs.
  2. [S63] WW2 Nominal Roll, online nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ww2. Hereinafter cited as WW2 Nominal Roll.
  3. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/. Hereinafter cited as Reverse WA Marriage Lookup.
  4. [S389] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Recent Weddings (1944, January 30). Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954), p. 10. Retrieved July 28, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59191480. Hereinafter cited as Trove.
  5. [S62] Metropolitan Cemetery Board, online mcb.wa.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as MCB.

Dorothy Williams1

F, #11635, b. 12 March 1924, d. 26 August 2007
Pedigree
Last Edited28 Jul 2021
Birth*Dorothy Williams was born on 12 March 1924.2,3 
Marriage*She married Donald Cecil Christmass, son of Lewis Eldred William Christmass and Mary Amy Elizabeth Frelley, on 22 January 1944 at Perth, Western Australia. . Reg: 147/1944.1,4 
Death*Dorothy Williams died on 26 August 2007 at Maylands, Western AustraliaG, at age 83. .2 

Family

Donald Cecil Christmass b. 18 Sep 1921, d. 8 Mar 2005
Child
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)

Citations

  1. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/. Hereinafter cited as Reverse WA Marriage Lookup.
  2. [S62] Metropolitan Cemetery Board, online mcb.wa.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as MCB.
  3. [S374] The West Online, online www.westannouncements.com.au, Death Notice 28/8/2007. Hereinafter cited as The West Online.
  4. [S389] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Recent Weddings (1944, January 30). Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954), p. 10. Retrieved July 28, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59191480. Hereinafter cited as Trove.

Phillip Warren Christmass

M, #11636, b. 1946, d. 19 August 1967
Pedigree
Father*Donald Cecil Christmass b. 18 Sep 1921, d. 8 Mar 2005
Mother*Dorothy Williams b. 12 Mar 1924, d. 26 Aug 2007
Last Edited4 May 2014
Birth*Phillip Warren Christmass was born in 1946. 
He was the son of Donald Cecil Christmass and Dorothy Williams. 
Death*Phillip Warren Christmass died on 19 August 1967 at Mona Vale, New South Wales. .1 
Relationships5th cousin of Neil James Bradley
5th cousin of Victoria Rae (Vicki*) Barrett
5th cousin of William (Bill*) McElroy
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Thomas Anthony (Tony*) Harrop
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)

Citations

  1. [S334] Ryerson Index, online www.ryersonindex.org. Hereinafter cited as Ryerson Index.

Ruby Florence Martin

F, #11638, b. 1918, d. 21 January 1991
Pedigree
Father*Reuben Frank Martin b. 13 Oct 1891, d. 8 Jun 1962
Mother*Florence Emily Christmass b. 11 Aug 1894, d. 4 Aug 1934
Last Edited3 Feb 2020
Birth*Ruby Florence Martin was born in 1918 at Northam, Western Australia. 
She was the daughter of Reuben Frank Martin and Florence Emily Christmass. 
Marriage*Ruby Florence Martin married Colin Clive Bailey. . 
Death*Ruby Florence Martin died on 21 January 1991 at Tuart Hill, Western Australia. .1,2 

Family

Colin Clive Bailey b. 23 Oct 1905, d. 1989
Child
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of Neil James Bradley
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Victoria Rae (Vicki*) Barrett
3rd cousin 2 times removed of William (Bill*) McElroy
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Thomas Anthony (Tony*) Harrop
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)
Samuel Martin Line

Citations

  1. [S400] Simon Hindley,WA.
  2. [S62] Metropolitan Cemetery Board, online mcb.wa.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as MCB.

Arthur Samuel Martin

M, #11640, b. 3 July 1920, d. 1 January 1965
Pedigree
Arthur S Martin 11640
Father*Reuben Frank Martin b. 13 Oct 1891, d. 8 Jun 1962
Mother*Florence Emily Christmass b. 11 Aug 1894, d. 4 Aug 1934
Last Edited25 Jun 2024
Birth*Arthur Samuel Martin was born on 3 July 1920 at Northam, Western Australia.1 
He was the son of Reuben Frank Martin and Florence Emily Christmass. 
Marriage*Arthur Samuel Martin married Barbara Aileen Nelson in 1949 at Northam, Western Australia. . Reg: 84/1949.2 
Death*Arthur Samuel Martin died on 1 January 1965 at Hollywood, Western Australia, at age 44. .3 

Family

Barbara Aileen Nelson b. 1923, d. 20 Jan 2005
Residence*Arthur Samuel Martin lived on 13 August 1940 at Northam, Western Australia.1 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 13 August 1940 at Claremont, Western Australia, Private, 5900064, Army.1
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of Neil James Bradley
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Victoria Rae (Vicki*) Barrett
3rd cousin 2 times removed of William (Bill*) McElroy
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Thomas Anthony (Tony*) Harrop
ChartsHannah Martin Line (Christmass)
Samuel Martin Line

Citations

  1. [S63] WW2 Nominal Roll, online nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ww2. Hereinafter cited as WW2 Nominal Roll.
  2. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/. Hereinafter cited as Reverse WA Marriage Lookup.
  3. [S62] Metropolitan Cemetery Board, online mcb.wa.gov.au. Hereinafter cited as MCB.