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Research in Other Countries => Australia => Topic started by: Balnacree on Saturday 23 October 10 18:59 BST (UK)
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Trying to get information on Grayson's who emigrated from Boconnell, Lurgan Co Armagh in the late 1880's. I think they went to live in Warmambool Victoria, Australia.
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(a trail :))
Camperdown Chronicle 1st July 1919 p2.
The death of Mr. Frank Grayson. caretaker of the Warrnambool Race course, took place on Wednesday evening last. The deceased was taken seriously ill on Saturday afternoon, 21st, and died in the Warrnambool Hospital. He was born at Lurgan. County Armagh, Ireland, and came to Australia, arriving in Queensland with his brother, the late Robert Grayson, at an early age. He settled in the Warrnambool district about 42 years ago, and was employed by the late Mrs. T. M'Kellar, of Tower Hill, for about 12 years. He then secured the appointment as caretaker of the local racecourse, a position which he occupied for about 30 years, and during that period had proved a very efficient officer. Local and visiting horse owners and trainers, as well as others connected with racing, held him in the highest esteem. The funeral took place at the Warrnam- bool Cemetery on Friday afternoon, and was largely attended.
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Francis GRAYSON death, father William John GRAYSON, mother Eliza CUBBAGE age 63, death
place Wbool (Warrnambool) year 1919 reg no. 9952.
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Marriage
Frank GRAYSON marriage to Eliza DEANY, (edit place of birth - Dover?) in 1883 reg no. 2305
birth
William Deany GRAYSON, born to Frank GRAYSON and Eliza DEANY, birth place WARR (Warrnambool) 1883 reg no.
27229.
death
Wm Deanny GRAYSON died, father Frank GRAYSON, mothe Eliza DEANNY, age 15, death place
Wbool 1899 reg no. 4008.
so sad
Camperdown Chronicle 7th Jan 1899. p3
BOATING FATALITY AT WARRNAMBOOL.
A BOY DROWNED. EXTRAORDINARY EVIDENCE BY HIS COMPANION.
A sad fatality occurred in the Hopkins river on Wednesday afternoon, by which a boy named William Grayson, fifteen years old, lost his life. The deceased was the only child of his parents.(further info regarding his death)
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A bit more
The Argus 8th July 1919 p8.
AFTER the expiration of 14 days publication
hereof application will be made to the Supreme Court of Victoria, in its Probate
Jurisdiction, that PROBATE of the WILL of FRANK GRAYSON, late of Warrnambool, in the State
of Victoria, racecourse caretaker, deceased, be granted to Amy Keillor, of Warrnambool
aforesaid married woman, the sole executrix named in and appointed by the said Will.
Dated the 8th day of July, 1919.
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Their are Probate/Admin files (online) for Frank Grayson here -
http://www.prov.vic.gov.au/indexes/index_search.asp?searchid=54
Just be aware of another Francis (Frank) Grayson in the district, he is Francis Joel GRAYSON, son of Robert John GRAYSON
born in 1890, nephew of this Frank Grayson.
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May as well link the families ;D
Marriage
Robert John GRAYSON married Mary Ann TRIGG (edit place of birth- Belfast ?) in 1889 reg no. 8275
Children (all recorded as being born in Warrnambool).
Francis Joel in 1890 reg no. 37330
Cath Eileen in 1892 reg no. 18393
Eliza Jane in 1895 reg no. 7950
Rachel Maude in 1896 reg no. 31778
Allan James in 1898 reg no. 22967
Armagh Robert in 1901 reg no. 7432
Death
Robert John GRAYSON died, father William GRAYSON, mother Eliza CAPPAYE, age 48 Wbool in
1908 reg no. 4238.
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Listed on the
Index - Registers of Immigrant Ships' Arrivals 1848-1912 (Queensland)
http://www.archives.qld.gov.au/downloads/Indexes/immigration/Grant_Kate-Gysing.pdf
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Victorian PO Directory 1888
Charles Grayson, farmer, Connewarre
(near Geelong)
Frank Grayson, farmer, Illowa
(near Warrnambool)
Gerry
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Ariadne departed Liverpool 6th October 1863 arrived Moreton Bay 3rd January 1864
The Grayson family on the manifest were.
John Grayson 40
Jane Grayson 45
Francis Grayson 13
Catherine Grayson 10
Robert Grayson 9
Rachel Grayson 5
Elizabeth Grayson 1
Gerry
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I have a Mary Jane GRACEY (married name NEWS) b abt 1805 Co Armagh who died 1880, Moggill, Queensland. Her father's name was given as William GRAYSON. (It appears that the names are interchangeable)
I know that there a some GRACEY researchers, so it's something to keep in mind if you want to trace your GRAYSON's back to Armagh.
All the best,
Gail
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Thank you to all of you who have replied, this has given me a lot to work on. As you say the name was changed during registering a birth, with result my grandfather was registered as Gracey, but his brothers changed their surname back to Grayson when they emigrated to Montgomery New York. As far as I knew my grandfather was the only one who remained in Boconnell Lurgan Co Armagh. The land on which they lived was taken over by the new city of Craigavon.
I think that someone in Australie may have written a book called The Allens and the Grayson's, but that is all I know.
I have also noted that they all used the same christian names.
Many thanks for all your assistance.
elizabeth
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Elizabeth,
You are correct there is a book and there is a copy for reference only held at the Queensland State Library here in Brisbane.
I was in the Library today and sought the book out, it's nearly 400 pages hard bound and a wealth of family history.
I you like I could take some notes of relevant information you are looking for when I go to the Libray next.
Gerry
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Hi Gerry,
Thankyou for looking up the book for me, I would be interested in any information that is recorded in the book, regarding the early Grayson's in Lurgan Co Armagh.
Many thanks for all your trouble.
Regards
elizabeth
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Elizabeth,
I have now made notes from the book and hopefully there is information that will assist but I'm not sure how to write it up.
If you let me know in a bit more detail on what you need I'll address these from my notes.
Gerry
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I hope I haven't given you too much bother.
If my research is correct, I have three brothers, John Grayson born 1786 in Co Tyrone and moved to Boconnell, His children emigrated to Australia.
Thomas born 1794 in Boconnell. He remained in Boconnell, four of his sons emigrated to New York, but my Grandfather Thomas, remained in Boconnell.
Francis Born 1798 in Boconnell his family also emigrated to Australia.
Does the book mention the first Grayson's in either Co Tyrone or Boconnell Lurgan.
I do not know who the father of John, Thomas or Francis was.
Thank you again for your assistance with my research into the Graysons.
elizabeth
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Elizabeth,
For a start.
For the father of John, Thomas & Francis it just says
"Mr Grayson m ?
weaver or tenant farmer, Boconnell"
The decsendents are as follows.
Thomas
b 1794?
m
Jane Hamilton
9 children
4 came to Aus
John
b ?
linen weaver, Boconnell
m 17 sept 1812
Seagoe
Esther Hamilton
7 children
3 came to Aus
Francis
b 1799 d 28 Feb 1841
linen weaver, Boconnell
M 17 Oct 1822
Shankill
Rachel Turkington
b 1804 d 8 Jan 1896
8 children
4 came to Aus
William *
b ?
(same person as John?)
Esther Hamilton
only 1 son known*
came to Aus
*William known only from his son David's death certificate (NSW). Death certificate probably wrong and David a son of John and Esther. No record of a marriage of William and Esther in Irish records.
Gerry
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Hi Gerry,
Would you kindly check something for me? I have a Mary Ann GRACEY b abt 1805 - her father was William GRAYSON m. to Jane (unknown). Is there anything on this line - parents or siblings?
With thanks,
Gail
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Gail,
There are Graceys mentioned but no Mary Ann GRACEY.
There is a William GRAYSON mentioned as a son of John GRAYSON tenant farmer of Boconnell.
Brownlow Estate Lease book
19th Oct 1767
Townland of Boconnell PRONI ref no: D1928/L/14/4
Rt Hon. William Brownlow, Brownlowsderry, to John Grayson and Rose Grayson.
Lease of 15 acres, 0 roots and 20 perches in Bucconnell from 1767 May.
Lives of: William aged 19
Robert aged 2
Joseph son of George Hewit of Buconnell aged 13 years.
Rent: 9:1:6 ( should have the pound sign in front but I dont know how to do it)
Expired by death of William Grayson 10/10/1838
John GRAYSON m Rose
born in 1720s or 1730s
tenant farmer, Boconnell
William
b c1749
d 10th Oct 1838
Robert
b c1765
d before 1838
Gerry
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Thank you for checking for me, Gerry - it is very much appreciated.
All the best,
Gail
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Gail,
There is a lot of history on the Grayson families in Australia and I can look at it again next time I'm in the State Library if there is anything you need more info on. I can double check the earlier info as well.
Gerry
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Thank you for your kind offer, Gerry, but the William GRAYSON and Mary Ann GRACEY I mentioned is all that I know about them.
Mary Ann m. Edward NEWS 1831 Co Armagh and died in Moggil, Brisbane, 1880 so I don't know any connection to the Australian GRACEY/GRAYSON line ... as yet. But I live in hope!
Kindest regards,
Gail
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Thank you for confirming this information. Can you tell me if there are any photographs in the book?
It also looks like the information that Gail has is also my Grayson's from Boconnell. Gail are you related to them?
Does the book tell you why or what they did when they arrived in Australia?
Is this book published or just a one of given to the library for reference
Also Gerry do you have Irish connections that I might be able to help you with.
Regards
elizabeth
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Elizabeth,
I'll find out more about the book and send you the publishing details, it's around 400 pages with a lot of history about the Australian connections with photographs.
There is a copy at the Queensland State Library Heritage Collection and there is also a copy at the Genealogical Society of which I am a member.
I can't recollect any old photographs from Ireland but there are some old maps.
Gerry
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In my tree there is a Jane Grayson of Lurgan m William Bullick 1875 and
a Francis Gracey b abt 1860 Boconnell?? [father of David, Francis and James]
They seem to be related - maybe siblings????
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That sounds of it is the same Grayson as I am researching.
Francis Grayson/Gracey was my great grandfather and his son Thomas was my grandfather. David, Francis and James and Jack (John) all emigrated to USA in the early 1900's. I would love to know more about Jane and if you have any photographs/
regards
elizabeth
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I have been sent a pic [thank you] of a gravestone that reads:
... by DAVID GRAYSON of Boconnell, in memory of his mother Jane Grayson who departed this life 28th January 1875, aged 80 years.
And his brother, Francis Grayson of Boconnell, in memory of his two daughters, Sarah Ann, who died 29th January 1880, aged 20 years. Margaret, who died 25th May 1880, aged 32 years.
Also MARGARET GRAYSON, wife of FRANCIS, who died 30th April 1882, aged 62 years
Also THOMAS GRAYSON, father of the above - named David Grayson, who died 18th June 1879, aged 85 years
And FRANCIS GRAYSON, died 31st August 1903, aged 76 years. Inserted by his son Thomas Grayson.
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Over to you to sort all those out!
Would the Francis at the bottom be father of David, Francis, James and Thomas?
And is this the same family? Dates of birth match for the sons.
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Armagh/Brownlows/Boconnell/1026933/
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Another grave:
To the memory of Francis Grayson who died 28th Feb 1840 [?] aged 42 years
Also his wife Rachel who died 6th Jan 1896 [?] aged 92 years
Have another [older] for a Frances Grayson but illegible
All from Seagoe Cemetery
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With regard your first gravestone
This is my great great grandmother and father Thomas and Jane (nee Hamilton)
Francis was my great grandfather his first wife Margaret (Murphy) died, he had tow daughters Sarah Ann and Margaret who both died young. He then married again to Catherine (McCann) who was the mother of David, Francis, James and Jack and Thomas.
David was the son of Thomas and he died in 1879.
with regards to the second grave Francis was the brother of Thomas my great great grandfather, he married Rachel Turkington, most of their family seems to have gone to Australia.
with regard the older Francis Grayson which is illegible I have mention of a francis in the Brownlow rental for 1755, ther is also a Robert.
Do you think that Jane maybe a siste of John Thomas and Francis.
Each family seems to have used the same names, which makes it difficult to work out.
regards
elizabeth
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Hi Elizabeth
I thought she might be sister of Francis m Catherine McCann but going on the census http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Armagh/Brownlows/Boconnell/1026933/
he would be born 1824 - is that the right person?
David