RootsChat.Com
Research in Other Countries => Australia => Topic started by: billbir on Tuesday 07 July 09 19:38 BST (UK)
-
I have just discovered that the above ( part of my Family Research) enlisted in Sydney, NSW on 14 August 1914. At that time his wife Alice J L Bohm was still living back in London, England with her children. It appears that he returned back to Australia in 1916 and died in 1938 being buried at Rookwood Crematorium, NSW. It is therefore reasonable to surmise that the family must have emigrated to Australia, probably after the end of the 1914-18 war. There are no records of any of them in the UK. I would very much like to know what happened to them in Australia and whether there are any living relatives.
Any help would be much appreciated.
-
Hi
I had a quick look on Nsw BDM's site, below and found the following
deaths
http://www.rootschat.com/links/06nd/
Bohm - Alice Jane Leigh 1943
Father - Matthew
Mother - Mary
District - Burwood
Reg No 26063/1943
These 2 could be his sons perhaps.
Frederick William L in 1973
Charles Godrey L in 1969
Hope this helps Troods
-
Hi,
Have you seen his service record......it is available online at
http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/recordsearch/index.aspx
Search as a Guest user, and put in his name.
Cheers
Siouxsie
-
Hi
Death Notices were placed in he Syd. Morn. Herald for both sons.
Bohm
Frederick Willliam Leigh 1/1/1973 aged 71 of Avalon north
Bohm
Charles G. 4/6/1969 of Earlwood
http://www.ryersonindex.org/
This link will guide you to having the items researched.
Sue
-
There are ww2 records for the sons
at
http://www.ww2roll.gov.au
BOHM, CHARLES GODFREY LEIGH seems to have joined the Australian Army and his number was NX26775 . His birth date was 9 Jun 1904at CAPETOWN, S AFRICA Looks like he enlisted 20 Jun 1940 on At the time of his enlistment he appears to be living at ENFIELD, NSW and he enlisted at PADDINGTON, NSW His NOK shows as BOHM, JOSEPHINE Seems he ended his service on 1 Mar 1945and his rank then was Corporal
BOHM, FREDERICK WILLIAM LEIGH seems to have joined the Australian Army and his number was NX135005 (N388756) . His birth date was 30 Dec 1901at LONDON, ENGLAND Looks like he enlisted on 29 Sep 1942 At the time of his enlistment he appears to be living at LAKE ERARING and he enlisted at NEWCASTLE, NSW His NOK shows as BOHM, IVY Seems he ended his service on 16 Oct 1945and his rank then was Sergeant
Sue
-
Hi sparrett
Thanks for the info. on the two sons. I am amazed at the response of all of you who have helped. I feel that I am really getting somewhere.
Bill
-
Australian Electoral Rolls
NSW 1930
BOHM Alice Jane Leigh Innisfail, Dawson Street, Fairfield Home duties
BOHM Frederick James Innisfail, Dawson Street, Fairfield Lorry Driver
BOHM Alice Jane Leigh 6 Windsor Ave, Croydon Park HD
BOHM Frederick James 6 Windsor Ave, Croydon Park Lorry Driver
Two enrolments for 1930 not unusual. They moved addresses in the period prior to the 1930 election. Previous enrolments in NSW not available onlin.
1930 - Sub district Lake Cargelligo
BOHM Frederick William Leahy Tullibigeal Farm labourer
BOHM Ivy Ethel c/- H E Ireland, Tullibigeal Home duties
1936
BOHM Alice Jane Leigh 35 Weil Avenue, Enfield HD
BOHM Frederick James 35 Weil Avenue Enfield No occupation
Sub district Lake Cargelligo
BOHM Charles Godfrey Leigh Rosebank Naradham Farm Labourer
BOHM Frederick William Leahy Tullibigeal Farm Labourer
BOHM Ivy Ethel c/- H E Ireland Tullibigeal HD
BOHM Ruby Maud Tullibigeal HD
Cheers
Cando
-
1936 Electorate of Parkes district Enfield
living at 35 Weil Avenue, Enfield
Alice Jane Leigh Bohm home duties
Frederick James Bohm no occupation
Jack Leigh Bohm carpenter.
1930 Electorate of Parkes district Croydon Park
61 Windsor Avenue, Croydon Park
Alice Jane Leigh Bohm home duties
Fredrick James Bohm lorry driver
In 1930
They are also listed as living at
“Innisfail” Dawson Street, Fairfield same occupations given.
Note, I have left my posting even though ;D duplicated same as Cando
except I am showing Jack Leigh BOHM
Jenn
-
Marriages
4189/1927
BOHM Frederick W L
SYCAMORE Ivy E
District Goulburn
8183/1930
BOHM Charles G L
KLINTWORTH Ruby M
District Lake Cargelligo
17732/1948
BOHM Charles Godfrey Leigh
MCLUCAS Phyllis May
District Canterbury
Cando
-
Looks like the sons went farming in the West of NSW.........and not far from each other. ;D
Cheers
Siouxsie
-
There is no record of a headstone listed for any of the BOHM's at Rookwood however I wonder if the records include plaques at the crematorium.
Cheers
Cando
-
Marriage
Reg no 11367/1937
Groom Jack Leigh BOHM
Bride Mona Narira Alfreda GILLARD
district Burwood News South Wales
Jenn
-
Young Jack Leigh BOHM joined up too
see above link
Like Charles, he was born in South Africa.
Sue
-
I would suggest you search just using BOHM on the Ryerson Index. Link on reply#3 by Sue.
On the left of the home page there is a link to a lookup request form. Copies of the requested death notices are emailed to you. All done by volunteers.
Cheers
Cando
-
41616/1970 BOHM, RUBY MAUDE father ARTHUR mother HILDA EMMA @ KOGARAH
This looks like the death of Charles's first wife.
So a divorce perhaps.
Sue
-
Listed as passengers aboard the SOPHOCLES which departed London 8 Aug 1903 for Australia. - These passengers were ticketed to Capetown South Africa
BOHM Mrs A 31
BOHM Dorothy 2
BOHM Infant male 1
They were all listed as English. No further information listed.
Cheers Kris :)
-
By the WW1 record the family of Frederick James Bohm must have returned to England at some point as he has his wife's address showing as England.
Jenn
-
Births Sep 1899
BOHM Dorothy Blanche L Edmonton 3a/ 482
Marriage
14683/1920
SCOTT Joseph W V
BOHM Dorothy B L
District West Wyalong
Death
9259/1925
SCOTT Joseph W V
Father Joseph
District West Wyalong
Marriage
3045/1927
HOLLIS Frank G
SCOTT Dorothy B L
District West Wyalong
Australian Electoral Roll
NSW 1930
HOLLIS Dorothy Blanche Paget Street, Richmond HD
HOLLIS Frank George Paget Street, Rchmond Butcher
1936
HOLLIS Dorothy Blanche Leigh 45 Beaumaris Street, Enfield
HOLLIS Frank George, 45 Beaumaris Street Enfield Butcher
Deaths
32923/1968
HOLLIS Dorothy Blanche L
Father Frederick Mother Alice Leigh
District Newtown
28684/1965
HOLLIS Frank George
Father Charles Frederick Mother Jane
District Burwood
Cando
-
Hi Everyone,
Thank you so much!! I have turned on my laptop to be greeted by a cornucopia of information. I am like a kid in a sweetshop, not knowing where to start. I need to get the information on my system so that I can start to see the wood for the trees. This family is a real mystery, as originally, I thought they had possibly emigrated to Canada. Now I find it is Australia. Also why were the wife and 2 children going to South Africa, without the husband, but he must have turned up there sometime, as 2 of her children were born there.
Why did the husband join the military in Australia when he could have stayed with his family in England and join up there. Still a lot to discover! How can I find out whether any of the marriages, produced children? I would like to know if the name 'Leigh' has continued.
Thanks again for your considerable help.
-
When you read his WW1 record you will note that he served time in the Military in South Africa!!!
Have fun
Jenn
-
Sydney Morning Herald, 6 June, 1969
Death Notice
BOHM - Charles G, of 7 Karool Ave Earlwood, beloved husband of Phyllis, and loved father and father-in-law of Josie and Don, Ray and Iris and Norm, fond grandfather of their children.
The funeral was at Pine Grove Crematorium Chapel, Eastern Creek, 6 June 1969. Wiliam Timmins, funeral director, Parramatta.
Sydney Morning Herald, 2 January, 1973
Death Notice
BOHM, Frederick William Leigh. January 1, 1973 suddenly. Of 15 Elvina Ave, North Avalon, dearly beloved husband of Ivy and loved father of Len, Ron, Joan (mrs King), Margaret (mrs Deeney), Alice (Mrs Hodge), Cliff and Brian, fond father-in-lw of Betty, Eileen, Norman, Jim, Nigel, Merilyn Beverley, fond grandfather and great-grandfather, dear uncle oPeggy and Jim Acland of Rockdale, aged 71 years.
The funeral was at Northern Suburbs crematorium, 4 Jan, Funeral Director: Russelll Kinsela Pty Ltd.
Cheers, Judith
-
Judith,
Thank you very much for that information. There is clearly a lot of relatives in Australia, which I was completely unaware of until a few days ago. Thank you for helping me discover them.
Regards
Bill
-
Courtesy of AnnieCaroline who sent them to me in a hurry to type up for her to post
here goes
Bohm, Frederick William Leigh
Jan1 1973 suddenly of 15 Elvina Avenue North Avalon
dearly beloved husband of Ivy Father of Len Ron Joan Mrs King Margaret Mrs Deeney" Alice Mrs Hodge Cliff and Brian fond FIL of Betty Eileen Norman Jim Nigel Merilyn Beverly
fond GF an GGf of ther children dear uncle of Peggy and Jim Ackland of Rochdale
aged 71 years
funeral details tomorrows Herald.
BOHM Charles June 4 1969 late of 7 Karool Avenue Earlwood beloved husband of Phyllis and loved father and FIL of Josie and Don, Ray and Iris and Norm fond GF of their Children.
I see that JUDB has done this also and posted them up, so apologies for doubling up
After 14 days notice of publication of this notice an application for Probate of the will of Frederick William Leigh BOHM late of North Avalon Green keeper deceased will be made by Ivy Ethel BOHM and Frederick Leonard BOHM executers named in the said will. Creditors are required to send their particulars of their claims to William Paterson, Solicitors
In the will of Charles Godfrey Leigh Bohm of Karool Avenue, Earlwood retired wood machinist deceased, probate to Raymond Charles Leigh Bohm executer claims etc to solicitor.
Jenn
-
Frederick William Leahy Bohm was my grandfather, married to Ivy Ethel Sycamore. You have all done amazing research, some of it new to me. I may have information you need, let me know and I will try to help.