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Greetings
I wonder if someone might be able to assist me?
James R Davis was involved with the Ballarat railway in Victoria, Australia in the early 1860's. He had built a steam locomotive the Lady Barkly which he imported to Southland, New Zealand through the port of Bluff.
He built the first railway in New Zealand from Invercargill to Makarewa opened in 1864. It was ultimately a failure. James Davis also held several contracts to build the Invercargill - Bluff railway where the Lady Barkly was used as a ballast locomotive. This opened in 1867.
James Davis was involved with the Invercargill - Makarewa - Winton railway. he built the first Railway Hotel in Winton.
James Davis had a son - in - law Jerusalem Smith, American born who died as a result of an accident at Sydney in 1902.
By 1870 James R Davis had left the colony, presumably returning to Australia NSW or Victoria.
All trace has been lost of James Davis after he left New Zealand.
Can anyone please assist with further information on James R Davis or his son - in - law Jerusalem Smith.
I would be most appreciative of any assistance or information.
New Zealander a.k.a. Alex
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You may already have these mentions of the son-in-law in 1880/1 - if not..
Mr. Jerusalem Smith, having removed to Sydney to superintend the construction of one of the tram
lines.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70962013#:~:text=one%20of%20the%20firm%2C%20the,late%20managing%20partner%2C%20Mr
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28383613#:~:text=as%20passible%29%2C%20Mr,Jerusalem%20Smith
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/200651119#:~:text=system%20of%20traffic%20ia%20large,The%20pamphlet
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/200651119#:~:text=the%20queatiop%20of%20granting%2C%20a,concession%20to%20the
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An article here that mentions your James Davies (Davis).
plus an MC Davies, Herbert Davies and Mr Butler (Karridale
resident engineer) that went to Busselton on 3 July 1890
https://lrrsa.org.au/Light%20Railways%20224%20lowres.pdf
Not sure if Maurice or Herbert are related to James, but
Maurice Coleman Davies (1835–1913)
https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/davies-maurice-coleman-295#:~:text=and%20in%20Western%20Australia%20the,sons%2C%20under%20the%20name%20of
Herbert Davies (1866–1915)
https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/davies-herbert-13530#:~:text=Tuesday%20evening,many%20thousands%20of%20loads%20of
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James Davies in Vic and NSW after NZ.
Youngest daughter married in NSW
James R Davies (Davis) Death Notice - Note CE is Civil Engineer
1897 - DAVIES.—October 14, at Waverley, Sydney, N. S. Wales, James Richard Davies, C.E., aged 74 years.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/14123186#:~:text=DAVIES,Wales
1890 in Birregurra, Victoria - Mr J. R. Davies, C.E., the contractor for the line from Birregurra into the Capo Otway forest
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/269860864#:~:text=Mr%20J,the%20contractor%20for
1887: Youngest daughter of “J. R. Davies, C.E., Carcoar” married in Sydney
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/13675945#:~:text=MACMEIKAN%E2%80%94DAVIES
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Waverley Cemetery
James Richard Davies https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/218650006/james-richard-davies
Same plot Ann Davies https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/218650007/ann-davies
Adding:
(14/10/1897) 14066/1897 DAVIES James R ; James; Annie; Waverley
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231809692
DAVIES.— At Waverley on the 14th instant, James Richard Davies, C. E., aged 74 years.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/163799213
(2/07/1898) 11931/1898 DAVIES Annie; James; Ann; Waverley
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/163809035
DAVIES.—July 2, at Waverley, Sydney, N.S.W., aged 74 years, Anne Davies.
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Birth of James & Anne Davies' youngest daughter
https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=ANZ%2FNZBMD%2FB%2F0494674&tab=this
First name(s) Oceana Frances Flora
Last name Davies
Country New Zealand
Registration year 1863
Record set New Zealand Birth Index
Father's first name(s) James Richard
Mother's first name(s) Anne
Subcategory Civil Births
Registration number 1863/20074
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NSW Marriage 2872/1888 Percy A. MACINERKAN and Oceana F. F. DAVIES; Paddington
Vic: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212656651/oceana-frances-macmeikan
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212656702/percy-alex-macmeikan
Vic births: 14924 / 1888 MACMEIKAN Roy Alison; Father-MACMEIKAN Percy Alexander; Mother-DAVIES Oceana Frances Flora; South Yarra
WA Death: 1964 #103223 Roy Alison Hughes; Female; 75; Percy Alexander MACMERKAN; Oceana Frances Flora DAVIES; Nedlands Perth
(Page 10 of 13 in this link) https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=MDQ-9Oe3GGUC&dat=19641013&printsec=frontpage&hl=en
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213512485/roy-alison-hughes
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213506093/edward-william-hughes
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Jerusalem Smith’s accident… he fell down stairs, fractured his skull and died shortly afterwards. Article mentions he was a native of Canada, a well-known Government contractor and civil engineer… “Mr. Smith retired from business a few years ago, and is then known to have been possessed of considerable wealth. He spent his money with a lavish hand, however, and was latterly reduced to poverty.”
eg: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/228948405
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/112776001
Several others http://www.rootschat.com/links/01u0w/
Funeral notice: Church of England cemetery https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/14499334
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/237602151
Jerusalem SMITH
Date of Burial: 16 Aug 1902
Rookwood General Cemetery
Plot: T_Zone C/#/3291
https://rookwoodcemetery.discovereverafter.com/profile/26663333
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Cup of Life
You are amazing. Thank you very much.
New Zealander a.k.a. Alex
Invercargill
New Zealand
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To all of those who participated in any way to identifying James R Davies , his family and where they ended up after leaving New Zealand my deep appreciation.
Thank you
Alex
a.k.a New Zealander
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A few more of James and Ann Davies' children
First name(s) Samuel Thomas Alexander Smyth
Last name Davies
Country New Zealand
Registration year 1865
Father's first name(s) James Richard
Mother's first name(s) Ann
Subcategory Civil Births
Registration number 1865/22983
https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=ANZ%2FNZBMD%2FB%2F0448279&tab=this
Name Samuel Davies
Marriage Date 1887
Marriage Place Carcoar, New South Wales
Registration Date 1887
Registration Place Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
Spouse
Louisa Isabella Watts
Registration Number 4323
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49628308/samuel-thomas-davies
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49627536/louisa_isabella-davies
Name Samuel Thoenaa Davies
Gender Male
Death Age 74
Birth Date abt 1865
Residence Place Portland
Death Date Abt 1939
Death Place Portland
Obituary Date 24 Aug. 1939
Obituary Place Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Newspaper Title National Advocate
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/160556851?searchTerm=samuel%20thomas%20davies
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/219627260?searchTerm=samuel%20thomas%20davies
Name Minnie Theresa Davies
Residence Place Seaforth
Death Date 13 Sep. 1949
Death Place New South Wales, Australia
Occupation Widow
File Number B36776
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123408400/minnie-teresa-davies
First name(s) Horatio Octavius Llewellyn Tudor
Last name Davies
Country New Zealand
Registration year 1867
Record set New Zealand Birth Index
Father's first name(s) James Richard
Mother's first name(s) Ann
Subcategory Civil Births
Registration number 1867/33547
https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=ANZ%2FNZBMD%2FB%2F0450154&tab=this
Name Octavious Llewel Horatio Davies
Marriage Date 1900
Marriage Place Victoria
Registration Date 1900
Registration Place Victoria, Australia
Spouse
Elizth Louisa Roberts
Registration Number 6470
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244532775/horatio-octavius_llewellyn_tudor-davies
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244532768/elizabeth-louisa-davies
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/18195350#:~:text=DAVIES%2C%20Louisa%20Isabella.%20,10
Name Edward Wintour Davies
Death Date 1937
Death Place Manly, New South Wales
Registration Date 1937
Registration Place Manly, Australia
Father
James Richard
Mother
Anne
Registration Number 11989
Name Edward W Davies
Marriage Date 1886
Marriage Place Sydney, New South Wales
Registration Date 1886
Registration Place Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Spouse
Mimio Ryan
Registration Number 36
Minnie Teresa Davies
Death 15 Sep 1949, burial Fenches Forest Cemetery
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123408400/minnie-teresa-davies
Name Edward Wintsur Davies
Residence Place Seaforth
Death Date 26 May 1937
Death Place New South Wales, Australia
Occupation Retired Accountant
File Number 115908
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222028861?searchTerm=Edward%20Wintour%20davies
Name Edward Wintour Davies
Topic Human Interest
Residence Date 28 May 1937
Residence Place Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Publication Date 28 May 1937
Publication Place Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Newspaper Title South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/142676580?browse=ndp%3Abrowse%2Ftitle%2FS%2Ftitle%2F691%2F1937%2F05%2F28%2Fpage%2F15566506%2Farticle%2F142676580
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Assuming son, Samuel Thomas Davies at 15 yrs old, was living with his parents, then James Richard Davies & family seem to have settled in NSW around 1880
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/219627260?searchTerm=samuel%20thomas%20davies
Although from my earlier post James Richard Davies appears to have travelled to Victoria in 1890 for his job.
1890 in Birregurra, Victoria - Mr J. R. Davies, C.E., the contractor for the line from Birregurra into the Capo Otway forest
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/269860864#:~:text=Mr%20J,the%20contractor%20for
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Wayne
Once again much appreciated.
Cheers
Alex a.k.a. New Zealander
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James Richard Davis and son - in - law Jerusalem Smith.
Thank you to all those who helped trace the two individuals and their families.
James Richard Davies died in Waverley, Sydney on the 16.10.1897. He is interred in the Waverley Cemetery.
Might anyone be visiting that cemetery and be able to photograph James Davis gravesite?
Any assistance would be much appreciated.
Alex
a.k.a. New Zealander
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I've just submitted a photo request to FindMyGrave, which will appear on James' memorial if a volunteer fulfils the request.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/218650006/james-richard-davies
edit:
wow, Google Maps is getting better by the day. They have done a walk-through of Waverly Cemetery
A photo of the headstone will need to be taken properly, but here is the Google Maps link: bit.ly/3ICiqq2 (http://bit.ly/3ICiqq2)
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Wayne
Thankyou.
Alex