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Title: Probert family in Queensland
Post by: k.whigham on Friday 27 April 12 17:12 BST (UK)
While researching Proberts of Tasmania, I have come across a connection to a family in Queensland. The earliest record I can find is 1903 electoral roll Frederick William Probert and Ernest James Probert.  Can anyone tell me whether they were born there or emigrated from UK - probably Wales as it's Welsh name. I've also found Francis Edward Probert and Alex Alber Probert. Any help at all would be much appreciated.
Thanks, Kate
Title: Re: Probert family in Queensland
Post by: Dazey999 on Friday 27 April 12 17:41 BST (UK)
Hi Kate

Found Francis Edward Probert born 1886 Queensland - parents Reuben & Mary Ann (nee Kent)

He had a sister, Mildred Marion, born 1889

Obituary in the Nambour Chronicle & North Coast Advertiser (Queensland 28 July 1950) for Frederick William Probert - age 74 from Gloucestershire, England.

Dazey
Title: Re: Probert family in Queensland
Post by: softly softly on Friday 27 April 12 22:26 BST (UK)
Hi,
1881 UK census ref rg11 2553 23 5 has the following
Reuben Probert 45
Mary Ann 37
Ernest James 8
Frederick William 5
Eliza Jane 4
Infant 7 days( I suspect this child is Herbert William P Probert -birth registration June q 1881 Cirencester-this district covers Edgeworth where the family were living in 1881.)
It looks as though the family went to Australia between 1881/6 as Francis Edward ( parents Reuben/Mary Ann) was born there in 1886. Reuben Probert married Mary Ann Kent in 1868 in Stroud Gloucestershire .Cannot find as yet an Alex Albert Prbert.

John
Title: Re: Probert family in Queensland
Post by: Aussie1947 on Friday 27 April 12 22:35 BST (UK)
Hi Kate,

1900 Qld State Electoral Roll

CHILDERS DIVISION
Probert, Frederick William, 22, care of George Hawkins, labourer.
Qualified to be on the roll 4th June 1898 (22 years old in 1898, therefore born around 1876).
 
Regards
Gerry
Title: Re: Probert family in Queensland
Post by: Aussie1947 on Friday 27 April 12 22:50 BST (UK)
1900 Queensland Post Office Directory

Probert, Reuben, bailiff, Flaxton.

Orbituary for Mary Probert, the wife of Reuben in 1936.
came to Australia 53 years ago.

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/37018081?searchTerm=

Gerry
Title: Re: Probert family in Queensland
Post by: softly softly on Friday 27 April 12 23:08 BST (UK)
Believe another son William John Probert born to Reuben and Mary 1884 Gloucestershire. He went on to have a son William John Reuben Probert.

John
Title: Re: Probert family in Queensland
Post by: softly softly on Friday 27 April 12 23:10 BST (UK)
Reubens son Herbert William P died June q 1881 Cirencester Glous.

John
Title: Re: Probert family in Queensland
Post by: sparrett on Saturday 28 April 12 00:44 BST (UK)
These Monumental Inscriptions are of interest I think

PROBERT, Francis Edward , d. 29.09.1956, 70 yrs , h/o Daisy J.

PROBERT., MI, Woombye (No Details)

PROBERT, Frederick William , d. 30.07.1950, 1 day , s/o Mr. & Mrs. D.A.

PROBERT., MI, Nambour Old (No details)

PROBERT, M.O.  , no details, , 0, MI, Wondai

PROBERT, Mary , d. 05.09.1936, 90 yrs, , MI, Yandina

PROBERT, Pauline , d. 30.12.1950, 6yrs 9m , our dau. & g/dau., MI, Nambour Old

PROBERT, Samuel , d. 06.11.1870, , murdered at the Springs Gold Rush; Clermont., LG, Unknown

 :o :o :o

Sue
Title: Re: Probert family in Queensland
Post by: Aussie1947 on Saturday 28 April 12 03:40 BST (UK)
1914 (Wise) Qld PO Directory
Probert, A., farmer, Yandina.
Probert, Claude H., secr, Fernlees  (secr probably means selector)
Probert, Ern J., Bundaberg.
Probert, Fred., sugar planter, Bli Bli.
Probert S A., farmer, Wyreema.
Proberts Mrs Mary, 130 Fortescue St, Bris.


Gerry
Title: Re: Probert family in Queensland
Post by: k.whigham on Saturday 28 April 12 13:28 BST (UK)
Thanks, folks, for such quick replies. I'll now have to go back to UK records and try to find a link between Reuben and my known ancestors.

John, it's Alex Alber Probert, not Albert - I assumed it was an error initially, but he's on several electoral rolls. I found an Alex Probert who sailed Bremerhaven to Sydney 1911, but don't know if it's the same person.

Thanks, Kate
Title: Re: Probert family in Queensland
Post by: softly softly on Saturday 28 April 12 19:37 BST (UK)
Kate,
Wonder if Alex died in Australia, if so his death cert may well give indications as to relatives parents etc. Also can I ask who you are trying to establish a link to with Reuben.

John
Title: Re: Probert family in Queensland
Post by: softly softly on Saturday 28 April 12 19:54 BST (UK)
Birth refof "ALIC" ALBERT PROBERT, June q 1888 Abergavenny 11a 52. Parents John(1850-1927) and Ann Gabb(1850-1898) Appears on 1891 welsh census with parents and 7 siblings.
John
Title: Re: Probert family in Queensland
Post by: softly softly on Saturday 28 April 12 19:56 BST (UK)
Sorry it's "ALIC ALBER PROBERT"
To many berts around.

John
Title: Re: Probert family in Queensland
Post by: k.whigham on Sunday 29 April 12 08:36 BST (UK)
John,
In 1954 electoral roll I found Joyce Pauline Probert at the same address as Neah Probert in Tasmania. Every other reference to Joyce places her in Queensland, possibly a descendant of Reuben. I know Neah's ancestry and I assume there must be a relationship to the Queensland family as it's not a very common name.

I found "Alic Alber"' but thought it  perhaps should be "Alice".

Kate