Ira James Bradley

M, #1, b. 14 February 1928, d. 6 July 2018
Pedigree
Ira Bradley
Father*George Stewart Bradley b. 9 Jul 1893, d. 30 May 1975
Mother*Ruth Ella Lowis b. 22 Aug 1899, d. 26 May 1993
Last Edited21 Jun 2025
Birth*Ira James Bradley was born on 14 February 1928 at Subiaco, Western AustraliaG. 
He was the son of George Stewart Bradley and Ruth Ella Lowis. 
Death*Ira James Bradley died on 6 July 2018 at Como, Western AustraliaG, at age 90. 
Burial*He was buried at Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park, Padbury, Western AustraliaG; Santalum Court-Creek 1-0033.1
Family*Family Fact: Bradley/Bear/Hillier/Lowis/Mackel - Adams/Martin/Hayman/McMillan Marriage. 
Residence*Ira James Bradley lived at Dowerin, Western AustraliaG; then Carine. 
RelationshipFather of Neil James Bradley
ChartsIra Bradley Ancestors

Citations

  1. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, Ira Bradley.

George Stewart Bradley

M, #11, b. 9 July 1893, d. 30 May 1975
Pedigree
George Bradley
Father*Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley b. 19 Dec 1863, d. 25 Oct 1943
Mother*Catherine (Kate*) Hillier b. 29 Jul 1866, d. 25 Aug 1945
Last Edited9 Jul 2026
Birth*George Stewart Bradley was born on 9 July 1893 at Mundulla, South AustraliaG; reg: 531 250 Wel**.
He was the son of Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley and Catherine (Kate*) Hillier. 
Marriage*George Stewart Bradley married Amy Edith Carra, daughter of Samuel Matthew Carra and Adelaide Jane Snell, on 2 July 1919 at Perth, Western AustraliaG; BRADLEY-CARRA.--On July 2. at the Methodist Church. Subiaco, by Rev. Roger, George, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Bradley, Dowerin, to Amy, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carra, Subiaco.1 
Marriage*George Stewart Bradley married Ruth Ella Lowis, daughter of James Lowis and Annie Bear, on 14 November 1921 at Fred Bear's Farm, Minnivale, Western AustraliaG.2,3,4
Death*George Stewart Bradley died on 30 May 1975 at Manning, Western AustraliaG, at age 81; 81yrs. 
Burial*He was buried at Karrakatta, Western AustraliaG; Gen Lawn 2, 198.

Family 1

Amy Edith Carra b. 1897, d. 15 Apr 1920

Family 2

Ruth Ella Lowis b. 22 Aug 1899, d. 26 May 1993
Child
MRCA*George Stewart Bradley is/are the Most Recent Common Ancestor(s) of Neil James Bradley and 2 known descendant(s) who have DNA matches to Neil. 
Milit-Beg*He began military service on 25 September 1914 at Dowerin, Western AustraliaG, Private, 601, 16th Battalion, E Company.5
Anecdote*Becomes Licensee of the Billiard Saloon of Dowerin. I think it was run by his brother Frank.6
Residence*He lived; Dowerin, Manning. 
RelationshipGrandfather of Neil James Bradley
ChartsIra Bradley Ancestors
George Bradley Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S89] The West, 26/2/2004, 50, 8/7/1919 pg 1.
  2. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/
  3. [S389] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Wedding - Anniversary (1951, November 30). The Dowerin Guardian and Amery Line Advocate (Wyalkatchem, WA : 1927 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved September 28, 2017, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article240259804
  4. [S201] WA BDMs, online https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/…, Reg: 4900095 / 1921.
  5. [S156] UNSW AIF WWI, online aif.adfa.edu.au/aif/, https://aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=30089
  6. [S389] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Advertising (1920, August 7). Toodyay Herald (WA : 1912 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved February 17, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article148913712

Ruth Ella Lowis

F, #12, b. 22 August 1899, d. 26 May 1993
Pedigree
Ruth Lowis
Father*James Lowis b. 5 Nov 1853, d. 5 Apr 1940
Mother*Annie Bear b. 1858, d. 15 Jun 1939
Last Edited9 Jul 2026
Birth*Ruth Ella Lowis was born on 22 August 1899 at South Africa. 
She was the daughter of James Lowis and Annie Bear. 
Marriage*Ruth Ella Lowis married George Stewart Bradley, son of Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley and Catherine (Kate*) Hillier, on 14 November 1921 at Fred Bear's Farm, Minnivale, Western AustraliaG.1,2,3
Death*Ruth Ella Lowis died on 26 May 1993 at Salter Point, Western AustraliaG, at age 93; 93yrs. 
Burial*She was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery and Crematorium, Karrakatta, Western AustraliaG; General-Lawn 2-0198.4 

Family

George Stewart Bradley b. 9 Jul 1893, d. 30 May 1975
Child
Immigration*Ruth Ella Lowis immigrated in August 1908 to Victoria on the ship Pericles from South Africa..5 
Residence*She lived; Dowerin, Manning. 
RelationshipGrandmother of Neil James Bradley
ChartsIra Bradley Ancestors
Ruth Lowis Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S162] Reverse WA Marriage Lookup, online http://www.wamarriage.info/
  2. [S389] Trove, online trove.nla.gov.au, Wedding - Anniversary (1951, November 30). The Dowerin Guardian and Amery Line Advocate (Wyalkatchem, WA : 1927 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved September 28, 2017, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article240259804
  3. [S201] WA BDMs, online https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/…, Reg: 4900095 / 1921.
  4. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com.
  5. [S217] PRO Vic Unassited Immigration, online proarchives.imagineering.com.au.

Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley1

M, #19, b. 19 December 1863, d. 25 October 1943
Pedigree
Francis Mortimer Bradley
Father*Charles George Mortimer Bradley b. 15 Nov 1834, d. 29 Jun 1909
Mother*Anne Ford Craig b. 3 Jan 1841, d. 20 Mar 1916
Last Edited1 Oct 2025
Birth*Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley was born on 19 December 1863 at Bungaree, VictoriaG; reg: 18862 **.2
He was the son of Charles George Mortimer Bradley and Anne Ford Craig. 
Marriage*Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley married Catherine (Kate*) Hillier, daughter of George Hillier and Catherine Mackel, on 20 May 1886 at Wirrega, South AustraliaG; Reg: 147 619** Residence of George Hillier, Coromundel Farm.2
Death*Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley died on 25 October 1943 at Claremont, Western AustraliaG, at age 79; reg: 073223 79yrs. 
Burial*He was buried at Karrakatta, Western AustraliaG; Wesleyn Cemetry, ha 544.3

Family

Catherine (Kate*) Hillier b. 29 Jul 1866, d. 25 Aug 1945
Child
MRCA*Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley and Catherine (Kate*) Hillier is/are the Most Recent Common Ancestor(s) of Neil James Bradley and 10 known descendant(s) who have DNA matches to Neil. 
Occupation*Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley was a Labourer, Farmer. 
Residence*He lived; Mundulla SA, Worsley, Dowerin, Cottesloe. 
OccupationHe was a Teamster in 1905 at Worsley, Western Australia.4 
RelationshipGreat-grandfather of Neil James Bradley
ChartsIra Bradley Ancestors
George Bradley Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S1] Clem Jones, Pioneers and Progress, 101.
  2. [S80] Certificate.
  3. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213657223/…
  4. [S136] Wise's Directories, Wise's Directory 1905.

Catherine (Kate*) Hillier

F, #20, b. 29 July 1866, d. 25 August 1945
Pedigree
Catherine Hillier
Father*George Hillier b. Oct 1833, d. 6 May 1915
Mother*Catherine Mackel b. 1836, d. 27 Aug 1916
Last Edited1 Oct 2025
Birth*Catherine (Kate*) Hillier was born on 29 July 1866 at Swamp Rd, Strathalbyn, South AustraliaG; reg: 45 463. 
She was the daughter of George Hillier and Catherine Mackel. 
Marriage*Catherine (Kate*) Hillier married Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley, son of Charles George Mortimer Bradley and Anne Ford Craig, on 20 May 1886 at Wirrega, South AustraliaG; Reg: 147 619** Residence of George Hillier, Coromundel Farm.1
Death*Catherine (Kate*) Hillier died on 25 August 1945 at Cottesloe, Western AustraliaG, at age 79; reg: 077977 80yrs. 
Burial*She was buried at Karrakatta, Western AustraliaG; Methodist Cemetry, ha 544.2

Family

Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley b. 19 Dec 1863, d. 25 Oct 1943
Child
MRCA*Francis Mortimer (Frank*) Bradley and Catherine (Kate*) Hillier is/are the Most Recent Common Ancestor(s) of Neil James Bradley and 10 known descendant(s) who have DNA matches to Neil. 
Residence*She lived; Mundulla SA, Worsley, Dowerin, Cottesloe. 
ResidenceShe lived on 24 August 1945 at Cottesloe, Western AustraliaG; 6 Eileen St.3 
RelationshipGreat-grandmother of Neil James Bradley
ChartsIra Bradley Ancestors
George Bradley Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S80] Certificate.
  2. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216877460/…
  3. [S89] The West, 26/2/2004, 50.

James Lowis

M, #21, b. 5 November 1853, d. 5 April 1940
Pedigree
James Lowis
Father*Thomas Lowis b. 1822, d. 1898
Mother*Margaret Penrith b. 1828, d. 1909
Last Edited29 Mar 2025
Birth*James Lowis was born on 5 November 1853 at Crosby Ravensworth, Westmorland, EnglandG; reg: 449/1853**.
He was the son of Thomas Lowis and Margaret Penrith. 
BaptismJames Lowis was baptized on 11 December 1853 at Crosby Ravensworth, Westmorland, England.1 
Marriage*He married Annie Bear, daughter of James Thomas Bear and Harriet Bryant Smith, on 25 August 1884 at St Mark's Church, Fitzroy, VictoriaG; reg: 3745**.
Death*James Lowis died on 5 April 1940 at Newport, VictoriaG, at age 86; reg: 3661/1940**


The Argus 8/4/1940

LOWIS.-On the 5th April, at the residence of his son-in-law (Mr. Ira Davies), 86 North Road, Newport. James, the dearly beloved husband of the late Annie Lowis, the loving lather of Millie (Mrs. Davies), Bessie (Mrs. Paull), Ralph, and Ruth (Mrs. Bradley, W.A.) aged 88 years. -In God's care.2
Burial*He was buried on 6 April 1940 at Williamstown, VictoriaG; FAG: 153569969.2,3 

Family

Annie Bear b. 1858, d. 15 Jun 1939
Child
(With Parents) Census_1861EngJames Lowis appeared on the 1861 English census of Rockcliffe, Churchtown, Cumberland, England, in the household of his parents Thomas Lowis and Margaret Penrith.4 
Occupation*James Lowis was a Joiner. 
(With Parents) Census_1871EngHe appeared on the 1871 English census of Gill Cottage, Greysouthern, Cumberland, EnglandG, in the household of his parents Thomas Lowis and Margaret Penrith.5 
Immigration*James Lowis immigrated circa 1879 to Victoria on the ship 61 years in Victoria..2 
ImmigrationHe immigrated in August 1908 to Victoria on the ship Pericles from South Africa..6 
Residence*He lived on 4 April 1940 at Williamstown, VictoriaG; 86 North Road, Newport.2 
RelationshipGreat-grandfather of Neil James Bradley
ChartsIra Bradley Ancestors
Ruth Lowis Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S690] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…
  2. [S79] Death Certicate.
  3. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153569969/james-lowis
  4. [S176] Ancestry.Com 1861 Census, online search.ancestry.co.uk, Carlisle, Stanwix, 6, 17, 3922, 74, 3.
  5. [S177] Ancestry.Com 1871 Census, online search.ancestry.co.uk, Cockermouth, Workington, 3, 105, 5241, 67, 23.
  6. [S217] PRO Vic Unassited Immigration, online proarchives.imagineering.com.au.

Annie Bear

F, #22, b. 1858, d. 15 June 1939
Pedigree
Annie Bear
Father*James Thomas Bear b. c 1832, d. 5 Nov 1910
Mother*Harriet Bryant Smith b. c 1834, d. 23 Apr 1913
Last Edited29 Mar 2025
Birth*Annie Bear was born in 1858 at Fryers Creek, Fryerstown, VictoriaG; reg: 19174. 
She was the daughter of James Thomas Bear and Harriet Bryant Smith. 
Marriage*Annie Bear married James Lowis, son of Thomas Lowis and Margaret Penrith, on 25 August 1884 at St Mark's Church, Fitzroy, VictoriaG; reg: 3745**.
Death*Annie Bear died on 15 June 1939 at Newport, VictoriaG; reg: 5398/1939**.1
Burial*She was buried on 16 June 1939 at Williamstown, VictoriaG; FAG: 153569968.1,2 

Family

James Lowis b. 5 Nov 1853, d. 5 Apr 1940
Child
Residence*Annie Bear lived on 28 May 1915 at North Williamstown, Victoria; 31 Queen St.3 
ResidenceShe lived on 14 June 1939 at Williamstown, VictoriaG; 86 North Road, Newport.1 
RelationshipGreat-grandmother of Neil James Bradley
ChartsIra Bradley Ancestors
Ruth Lowis Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S79] Death Certicate.
  2. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153569968/annie-lowis
  3. [S156] UNSW AIF WWI, online aif.adfa.edu.au/aif/.

Samuel Nathaniel Hayman

M, #23, b. 8 July 1900, d. 14 February 1973
Pedigree
Sam Hayman
Father*Samuel John William George Hayman b. 14 Mar 1878, d. 4 Jan 1960
Mother*Elizabeth Ann (Tot*) McMillan b. 27 May 1880, d. 10 May 1923
Last Edited28 Jun 2021
Birth*Samuel Nathaniel Hayman was born on 8 July 1900 at West Perth, Western AustraliaG; reg: 3968** Duff St.
He was the son of Samuel John William George Hayman and Elizabeth Ann (Tot*) McMillan. 
Marriage*Samuel Nathaniel Hayman married Doris Trixie* Woods, daughter of Henry Watson (Harry*) Woods and Frances (Fanny*) Chamberlain, on 19 December 1925 at Maylands, Western AustraliaG; St Lukes Reg: Perth 1351/1925.1
Death*Samuel Nathaniel Hayman died on 14 February 1973 at Inglewood, Western AustraliaG, at age 72; 72yrs. 
Burial*He was buried at Karrakatta, Western AustraliaG; Anglican Lawn 5 Plot 514
Father of Rayma & Shirley. Also wife Trixie Doris.2

Family

Doris Trixie* Woods b. 13 Sep 1900, d. 30 Jun 1993
Child
Family*Family Fact: Adams/Martin to Hayman/McMillan Marriage. 
Milit-Beg*Samuel Nathaniel Hayman began military service on 31 August 1942 at Maylands, Western AustraliaG, W68805, Corporal, 1 Btn Volunteer Defence Corps.3 
Occupation*He was a Tiler, Tile Salesman - Bristile & Wunderlich 50yrs. 
RelationshipsGrandfather of Neil James Bradley
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Eril May Setford
ChartsAlexander McMillan Line
John Hayman (5 Gens)
Samuel Hayman Line
Owens Line
Shirley Hayman Ancestors
Samuel Hayman Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S80] Certificate.
  2. [S371] Karrakatta Headstones, online http://membership.wags.org.au/membership-mainmenu-44/…
  3. [S63] WW2 Nominal Roll, online nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/ww2.

Doris Trixie* Woods1

F, #24, b. 13 September 1900, d. 30 June 1993
Pedigree
Trixie Woods
Father*Henry Watson (Harry*) Woods b. c 1859, d. 7 Apr 1926
Mother*Frances (Fanny*) Chamberlain b. Mar 1863, d. 4 Apr 1932
Last Edited28 Jun 2021
Birth*Doris Trixie* Woods was born on 13 September 1900 at Waroona, Western AustraliaG; reg: 3142.2,1 
She was the daughter of Henry Watson (Harry*) Woods and Frances (Fanny*) Chamberlain. 
BaptismDoris Trixie* Woods was baptized on 7 December 1900 at Pinjarra, Western AustraliaG.2 
Marriage*She married Samuel Nathaniel Hayman, son of Samuel John William George Hayman and Elizabeth Ann (Tot*) McMillan, on 19 December 1925 at Maylands, Western AustraliaG; St Lukes Reg: Perth 1351/1925.1
Death*Doris Trixie* Woods died on 30 June 1993 at Mount Lawley, Western AustraliaG, at age 92; 92yrs. 
Burial*She was buried at Karrakatta, Western AustraliaG; Anglican Lawn 5 Plot 514
Also husband Samuel Nathaniel.3

Family

Samuel Nathaniel Hayman b. 8 Jul 1900, d. 14 Feb 1973
Child
Family*Family Fact: Adams/Martin to Hayman/McMillan Marriage. 
RelationshipGrandmother of Neil James Bradley
ChartsAlexander McMillan Line
John Hayman (5 Gens)
Samuel Hayman Line
Owens Line
Shirley Hayman Ancestors
Trixie Woods Pedigree

Citations

  1. [S80] Certificate.
  2. [S142] Family Search, online www.familysearch.org, Australia, Births and Baptisms, 1792-1981 FHL microfilm 1363713, Pg 26.
  3. [S371] Karrakatta Headstones, online http://membership.wags.org.au/membership-mainmenu-44/…

Rayma Dawn Hayman

F, #25, b. 29 November 1928, d. 18 September 2020
Pedigree
Rayma Hoskins
Father*Samuel Nathaniel Hayman b. 8 Jul 1900, d. 14 Feb 1973
Mother*Doris Trixie* Woods b. 13 Sep 1900, d. 30 Jun 1993
Last Edited15 Nov 2024
Birth*Rayma Dawn Hayman was born on 29 November 1928 at Perth, Western AustraliaG. 
She was the daughter of Samuel Nathaniel Hayman and Doris Trixie* Woods. 
Marriage*Rayma Dawn Hayman married Thomas Bruce Hoskins, son of Arthur Edward Hoskins and Annie Mary Breadsell, on 7 October 1950 at St George's Cathedral, Perth, Western AustraliaG. 
Death*Rayma Dawn Hayman died on 18 September 2020 at Duncraig, Western Australia, at age 91.
Burial*She was buried at Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park, Padbury, Western Australia.1 

Family

Thomas Bruce Hoskins b. 29 Oct 1927, d. 17 Jul 2005
RelationshipsAunt of Neil James Bradley
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Eril May Setford
ChartsAlexander McMillan Line
Samuel Hayman Line
Owens Line

Citations

  1. [S632] Find A Grave, online findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/276404381/rayma-hoskins