Albert Hyde Smith

M, #31685, b. 1864, d. 1925
Birth*1864 TAS, Australia. 
Marriage*1887 Spouse: Clara Alice Florence Agg. #M3577/1887, Albert Hyde SMITH & Clara Florence AGG.1
 
Death*1925 Melbourne East, VIC, Australia, #D10674/1925 (Age 61) (par George SMITH & Elizabeth COPPIN) - as Albert Hyde SMITH.2 

Family

 Clara Alice Florence Agg b. 22 May 1869, d. 1 Dec 1932
Children 1.Violet Ellen May Smith b. 29 Apr 1890, d. 1 Mar 1964
 2.Nellie Elder Smith b. 1894, d. 12 Aug 1973

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M3577/1887, Albert Hyde SMITH & Clara Florence AGG."
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D10674/1925 (Age 61) (par George SMITH & Elizabeth COPPIN) - as Albert Hyde SMITH, Death registered at Melbourne East, Australia."
Last Edited7 Oct 2025

Clara Alice Florence Agg

F, #31686, b. 22 May 1869, d. 1 Dec 1932
Married NameClara Alice Florence Smith. 
Birth*22 May 1869 Princes Street, Prahran, VIC, Australia, #B17893/1869 (par Thos Mosley AGG & Catharine HODSKINS) - as Clara Alice Florence AGG.1,2 
Marriage*1887 Spouse: Albert Hyde Smith. #M3577/1887, Albert Hyde SMITH & Clara Florence AGG.3
 
Marriage*11 Aug 1911 Congregational Church, Glenhuntly Road, Glenhuntly, VIC, Australia, #M7826/1911, Clara SMITH & Wm Robt Milne PEACE.4,2
 
Widow1925Clara Alice Florence Agg became a widow upon the death of her husband Albert Hyde Smith.5 
Death*1 Dec 1932 Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, #D3566/1932 (Age 63) (par Thomas AGG & Unknown) - as Clara Florence Alice PEACE.6,2 

Family

 Albert Hyde Smith b. 1864, d. 1925
Children 1.Violet Ellen May Smith b. 29 Apr 1890, d. 1 Mar 1964
 2.Nellie Elder Smith b. 1894, d. 12 Aug 1973

Citations

  1. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B17893/1869 (par Thos Mosley AGG & Catharine HODSKINS) - as Clara Alice Florence AGG, Birth registered at Prahran, Australia."
  2. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Agg-14
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M3577/1887, Albert Hyde SMITH & Clara Florence AGG."
  4. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M7826/1911, Clara SMITH & Wm Robt Milne PEACE."
  5. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D10674/1925 (Age 61) (par George SMITH & Elizabeth COPPIN) - as Albert Hyde SMITH, Death registered at Melbourne East, Australia."
  6. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D3566/1932 (Age 63) (par Thomas AGG & Unknown) - as Clara Florence Alice PEACE, Death registered at Melbourne, Australia."
Last Edited7 Oct 2025

William Archibald Douglas

M, #31690
Land-Berwick*27 Mar 1860Selection: BER-Town S15-6.1 

Citations

  1. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), AP56449.
Last Edited9 Oct 2025

Andrew Nichol

M, #31691, b. 1833, d. 18 Oct 1900
Name Variation Andrew Nichol was also known as Andrew Nickles. 
Birth*1833 
Marriage1857 Spouse: Margaret Lamont Craik. VIC, Australia, #M1992/1857, Andrew NICKLES & Margaret CRAIK.1
 
Land-Berwick*27 Mar 1860Selection: BER-Town S16-7. 2r.2 
Death*18 Oct 1900 Alexandra, VIC, Australia, #D11313/1900 (Age 67) (par Andw NICHOL & Jane MILLS) - as Andw NICHOL.3 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 19 Oct 1901: NICHOL.—In loving remembrance of my dear husband and also our dear father, Andrew Nichol, who departed this life at Thornton on the 18th October, 1900.
    One less at home.
    The charmed circle broken— a dear face Missed day by day from its accustomed place.
    But cleansed and saved and perfected by grace.
    One more in heaven.
    One less on earth,
    Its pain, its sorrow and its toil to share;
    One less the pilgrim's daily cross to bear;
    One more the crown of ransomed saints to wear,
    At home in heaven.
    —Inserted by his loving wife and family.4

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M1992/1857, Andrew NICKLES & Margaret CRAIK."
  2. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), AP45300.
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D11313/1900 (Age 67) (par Andw NICHOL & Jane MILLS) - as Andw NICHOL, Death registered at Alexandra, Australia."
  4. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 19 Oct 1901, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/192215181
Last Edited9 Oct 2025

John Carroll Ryan1

M, #31701, b. 1842, d. 29 Sep 1896
Probate (Will)* 62/917. John C Ryan, Residence: Hamilton, Occupation: Postmaster, Date Of Death: 29 Sep 1896, Date Of Grant: 16 Dec 1896
Allotments 8, 9, 10 of Section thirty Township and Parish of Berwick County of Mornington containing half an acre each said by the manager Commercial Bank of Australia Limited at Warragul to be unsaleable at £10 each. Value £30.2 
Birth*18421 
Marriage*b 1872 Spouse: Mary Agnes Josephine Laffan.
 
Land-Berwick*5 Sep 1882Selection: BER-Town S30-8-10.3 
Death*29 Sep 1896 Hamilton, VIC, Australia, #D9822/1896 (Age 54) (par Stephen RYAN & Judith CARROLL) - as Jno Carroll RYAN.1 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 1 Oct 1896: DEATH OF MR J. C. RYAN. SUDDEN END OF AN OLD PUBLIC SERVANT.
    Mr. John Carroll Ryan, the Hamilton Post and Telegraph Master, died at an early hour on Tuesday morning. The residents of Hamilton were shocked and grieved when the sad and altogether unexpected news was passed round the town, all save, Mr. Ryan's intimates bring unaware that he had been in a very critical state of health. His death was surrounded by most painful circumstances, and amidst general regret expressed at the removal of an active and popular public servant, the deepest concern is felt for his sorrowing family upon whom his end came with stunning suddenness. The deceased gentleman had suffered from bronchitis for a considerable period prior to the recent winter, but though he was confined to his room occasionally for a few days, the complaint did not appear to affect his general health seriously. During this winter he was afflicted with an unusually severe attack, and also by distressing asthmatical symptoms and his constitution was severely shaken. Mr. Ryan recovered sufficiently to go abroad and was not relieved in the management of his office until he was granted his annual holiday some eight days ago. Mr. Matthews then took charge, but Mr. Ryan was so ill that be could not start on his proposed top for the benefit of his health. In the course of a week, Dr. Hayes, his medical adviser, and his family were pleased to find that he was again able to get about, and it was arranged that be should travel to Melbourne by the excursion train which left Hamilton on Tuesday. On Monday evening Mr. Ryan, was in good spirits, and he stayed up for some time chatting with the members of his family and a visitor. Afterwards retiring to rest with the full intention of departing by the train at noon on Tuesday. During the night and the early hours, of the morning Mrs. Ryan attended to the fire, expecting that he might require something, as he had not slept well for some time. As the morning came in, she remarked that he appeared to have dropped into the soundest sleep that he had enjoyed for many weeks, but later on, becoming alarmed at his appearance, she examined his face more closely. The unfortunate lady then discovered that her husband was dead, and it is, therefore, impossible to say at what hour death took place. The immediate cause of death was syncope, the deceased's heart having apparently failed through tbe exhaustion produced by severe attacks of bronchitis and asthma.
    Mr. John Carroll Ryan was one of the oldest officers in the service of the Victorian Postal Department, and had one of the best records in the service. He was born in Templemore, county of Tipperary, Ireland, in 1842, and was an orphan at the early age of seven years, his father, Mr. Stephen Ryan, and his mother both having died without attaining ripe years. Acting on the advice of his friends he came to Victoria in 1861 and joined the Public Service in the following year. Mr. Ryan was first engaged in the Portland district, where he made friends of many people who are old identities now. He also became acquainted with several Sonth Australians, notably tbe Rev. E. Tennison Woods and his brother, Mr. Terence Woods. The latter gentleman was appointed telegraph master at Mount Gambier, which was a joint station on the only line connecting Melbourne with Adelaide. Mr. Ryan was the Victorian representative at this important post for some little time. In April, 1871 , he married in Adelaide Miss Lallan, the lady whose charitable disposition has endeared her to many friends in Hamilton. Mr. Ryan afterwards went to Gippsland, where he was engaged in departmental work for many years. He was stationed at Bendigo for some time, and subsequently returned to Gippsland, where he remained in charge of the Warragul office for some years, making that part of the country his home, and investing in real estate there. He came to the Hamilton office in March, 1890, more than 6 years ago, and was in harness here up till within a few days of his untimely death.
    The deceased gentleman was a prominent member of tbe Roman Catholic Church. His official position precluded him from taking an active part in public matters, but he rendered valuable assistance in the management of the local Hospital, and successfully promoted several affairs for the benefit of that institution. He extended a whole hearted support to the public institutions of the various towns in which he resided, and was regarded as a worthy citizen and a courteous and obliging official, who was always anxious to make his department as serviceable as possible to the requirements of the people. With his sorrowing family he leaves many warm friends in Hamilton and district, who will sadly miss the genial and always obliging Postmaster from their midst.
    The remains of the deceased were removed from his late residence to St Mary's Church last night. Mass will be celebrated this morning, and the funeral will leave the Church at 3 o'clock p.m.4

Citations

  1. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D9822/1896 (Age 54) (par Stephen RYAN & Judith CARROLL) - as Jno Carroll RYAN, Death registered at Hton, Australia."
  2. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate and Administration Files (VPRS28) / Wills (VPRS7591)
    62/917. John C Ryan, Residence: Hamilton, Occupation: Postmaster, Date Of Death: 29 Sep 1896, Date Of Grant: 16 Dec 1896
    VPRS 28/P0000, 62/917; VPRS 28/P0002, 62/917; VPRS 7591/P0002, 62/917.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1405-923 to 1405-925 - John Carroll Ryan of Buln Buln.
  4. [S14] Newspaper - Hamilton Spectator (Vic.), Thu 1 Oct 1896, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/225550495
Last Edited9 Oct 2025

Mary Agnes Josephine Laffan

F, #31702
Married NameMary Agnes Josephine Ryan. 
Marriage*b 1872 Spouse: John Carroll Ryan.
 
Last Edited9 Oct 2025

Mary Florence Nalder

F, #31709, b. 1853, d. 1940
Married NameMary Florence Grieve.1 
Birth*1853 Merri Creek, VIC, Australia. 
Marriage*1887 Spouse: Robert William Chalmers Grieve. #M6047/1887, Robert William Chalmers GRIEVE & Mary Florence NALDER.1
 
Widow29 Oct 1908Mary Florence Nalder became a widow upon the death of her husband Robert William Chalmers Grieve.2 
Death*1940 Stawell, VIC, Australia, #D20287/1940 (Age 87) (par Francis William NALDER & Elizabth Croome RUDDLE) - as Mary Florence GRIEVE.3 

Citations

  1. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M6047/1887, Robert William Chalmers GRIEVE & Mary Florence NALDER."
  2. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D15400/1908 (Age 67) (par Geo GRIEVE & Cath FORSYTH) - as Robt Wm Chalmers GRIEVE, Death registered at Stawell, Australia."
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D20287/1940 (Age 87) (par Francis William NALDER & Elizabth Croome RUDDLE) - as Mary Florence GRIEVE, born Merri Creek. Death registered at Stawell, Australia."
Last Edited25 Oct 2025

Elizabeth Broughton

F, #31710, b. 1842, d. 29 Jan 1882
Probate (Will)* 29/529. Elizabeth Grieve, Residence: Geelong, Occupation: Married Woman, To whom committed: R. W. C. Grieve, Date Of Death: 29 Jan 1883, Date Of Grant: 19 May 1885.
She had two daughters living from a previous marriage.1 
Married NameElizabeth Grieve.2 
Birth*1842 
Note19 Sep 1862 1st marriage: #M2710/1862, Elizabeth BROUGHTON & Mathew LYNCH.
19 Sep 1862 • at the residence of Michael Broughton, Reefs, Pleasant Creek
His death: #D5137/1869 (Age 31) (par Thomas LYNCH & Bridget) - as Matthew LYNCH Born Carlton. Spouse Elizabeth BROUGHTON.3,4,5 
Marriage*1871 Spouse: Robert William Chalmers Grieve. #M2217/1871, Robt Wm Chalmer GRIEVE & Elizabeth LYNCH.2
 
Death*29 Jan 1882 Geelong, VIC, Australia, #D1743/1882 (Age 40) (par Mich BROUGHTON & unknown) - as Elizabeth GRIEVE, Death registered at Geelong, Australia. Spouse Charles GRIEVE.6 

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Probate and Administration Files (VPRS28) / Wills (VPRS7591)
    29/529. Elizabeth Grieve, Residence: Geelong, Occupation: Married Woman, To whom committed: R. W. C. Grieve, Date Of Death: 29 Jan 1883, Date Of Grant: 19 May 1885
    VPRS 28/P0002, 29/529; VPRS 28/P0000, 29/529.
  2. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M2217/1871, Robt Wm Chalmer GRIEVE & Elizabeth LYNCH."
  3. [S27] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Marriages) (online) "#M2710/1862, Elizabeth BROUGHTON & Mathew LYNCH."
  4. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D5137/1869 (Age 31) (par Thomas LYNCH & Bridget) - as Matthew LYNCH Born Carlton. Spouse Elizabeth BROUGHTON."
  5. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, Ancestry Tree Name: Maris O'ROURKE family tree_2013-12-21, Tree ID: 68945384
    Person viewed: Mathew Lynch, Birth Date: ABT. 1837, Co. Carlaw, Ireland, Marriage Date: 19 Sep 1862, Marriage Place: at the residence of Michael Broughton, Reefs, Pleasant Creek, Marriage Spouse: Elizabeth Broughton, Death Date: 1869, Victoria, Australia.
  6. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D1743/1882 (Age 40) (par Mich BROUGHTON & unknown) - as Elizabeth GRIEVE, Death registered at Geelong, Australia. Spouse Charles GRIEVE."
Last Edited25 Oct 2025
 

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