Descendants of John Dearness

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Jack Dearness (Click on Picture to View Full Size)
6. John Alexander Jamieson (Jack) DEARNESS (William2, John1) was born on 6 Mar 1904 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia,20 died on 7 Nov 1959 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, at age 55, and was buried on 9 Nov 1959 in Belgian Gardens Cemetery, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.2

General Notes: "Jack" Dearness was educated at Ross Island State School (now South Townsville State School) and later became apprenticed as a watchmaker to the firm of Horn and Petersen. He soon left and learnt the trade of sheet metal worker serving his apprenticeship with Cathcart and Ritchie. He then went to the Queensland Railway Department in the same occupation up to the date of his death.

He was a keen member in the Scottish Society and was a prominent figure in the pipe band for years. He joined the freemasonry and was initiated into the Joseph Botten Lodge on 27 March 1944. He was the principle actor in the "piping in the haggis" at many occasions.

In his youth he was a keen rifle shot and played an active part in the Townsville Railway Rifle Club and later the Townsville Rifle Club.

(SOURCE: Joseph Botten Lodge Year Book 1950-1951)
(SOURCE: Obituary Notice, Townsville Daily Bulletin, Monday 9 November 1959)

Noted events in his life were:

� Grave Location: Block C3, Row 40, Grave 3.

� Address (Facts Pg): 1959, 68 Ahearne Street, Hermit Park, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.45

� Occupation: 1959, Storeman.45


Florence Dearness (nee Jensen) (Click on Picture to View Full Size)

John married Florence (Florrie) JENSEN , daughter of Nicolai Dennis JENSEN and Sarah Wresdell JARVIS , on 28 Nov 1931 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.21 Florence was born on 1 Jul 1905 in Queensland, Australia 46, died on 27 Dec 1984 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, at age 79, and was buried on 28 Dec 1984 in Belgian Gardens Cemetery, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.47

Noted events in her life were:

� Grave Location: Block C3, Row 40, Grave 3.

� Occupation: 1959, Home Duties.48

� Address (Facts Pg): 1959, 68 Ahearne Street, Hermit Park, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.48


Children from this marriage were:

+ 19 M    i. Donald Keith (Donny) DEARNESS  

William Donald Dearness (Click on Picture to View Full Size)
7. William Donald DEARNESS (William2, John1) was born on 29 Jul 1905 in Bell Street, South Townsville, Queensland, Australia,22 died on 2 Feb 1995 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, at age 89, and was buried on 7 Feb 1995 in Belgian Gardens Cemetery, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

Noted events in his life were:

� Grave Location: Block D4, Row 13.

� Occupation: Shipping Clerk.

� Address (Facts Pg): 1959, 20 Sixth Avenue, South Townsville, Queensland, Australia.49

� Occupation: 1959, Clerk.49


Dris Clare Dearness (nee Saunders) (Click on Picture to View Full Size)

William married Doris Clare SAUNDERS , daughter of George Sebire SAUNDERS and Sarah Ann WILLIAMS , on 25 Oct 1933 in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.23 Doris was born on 29 Jul 1911 in "Lislie Green", Ramsay St, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia 50, died on 21 Jun 1992 in Townsville General Hospital, Queensland, Australia, at age 80 51, and was buried on 24 Jun 1992 in Belgian Gardens Cemetery, Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The cause of her death was myocardial Infarction.52

Noted events in her life were:

� Baptism: 5 Jan 1912, Methodist Church, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.

� Grave Location: Block D4, Row 13.

� Funeral Notice: 23 Jun 1992, Townsville Bulletin.

� Address (Facts Pg): 1959, 20 Sixth Avenue, South Townsville, Queensland, Australia.53

� Occupation: 1959, Home Duties.53


Children from this marriage were:

+ 20 M    i. William Ian DEARNESS  
+ 21 M    ii. Neil Ronald DEARNESS  
+ 22 F    iii. Hazel (Margaret) DEARNESS  

Alby Dearness (Click on Picture to View Full Size)
8. Albert Gordon (Alby) DEARNESS (William2, John1) was born on 11 Feb 1907 in Bell Street, South Townsville, Queensland, Australia 13 and died on 22 Dec 1978 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, at age 71.

General Notes: CYCLIST, 70, badly hurt

A 70 year old cyclist was in a serious condition in the intensive care unit at the Townsvile General Hospital last night after being struck by a car.

Police said Alfred (Sic) Dearness of Eleventh Avenue, South Townsville, sustained severe head injuries and lacerations to both knees and feet when knocked from his pushpike in Boundary Street last night.

The accident occurred at about 7.30 p.m.

(SOURCE: Townsville Daily Bulletin Saturday 16 December 1978)

Noted events in his life were:

� Cremated: 27 Dec 1978, Woongarra Crematorium, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.2

� Address (Facts Pg): 1959, 64 Eleventh Avenue, Railway Estate, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.54

� Occupation: 1959, Carpenter.54


Flo Dearness (nee Brunskill) (Click on Picture to View Full Size)

Albert married Florence (Flo) BRUNSKILL , daughter of William BRUNSKILL and Elizabeth Annie DIDDAMS , on an unknown date in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Florence was born on 20 Mar 1900 in Queensland, Australia 55, died on 30 Jul 1973 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, at age 73 33, and was buried on 1 Aug 1973 in Cremated at Woongarra Crematorium, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.2

Noted events in her life were:

� Occupation: 1959, Home Duties.56

� Address (Facts Pg): 1959, 64 Eleventh Avenue, Railway Estate, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.56


Isa Parkes (nee Dearness) (Click on Picture to View Full Size)
9. Louisa Isabella (Isa )DEARNESS (William2, John1) was born on 27 Jul 1908 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.24

Noted events in her life were:

� Occupation: 1959, Home Duties.57

� Address (Facts Pg): 1959, 17 Sixth Street, South Townsville, Queensland, Australia.57


Dick Parkes (Click on Picture to View Full Size)

Louisa married Richard (Jnr) PARKES , son of Richard PARKES and Marion HUNTER , on 19 Jul 1930 in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.25 Richard was born on 20 Feb 1907 in Queensland, Australia 58 and died about 12 Oct 1994 in Townsville?, Queensland, Australia, about age 87.

Noted events in his life were:

� Address (Facts Pg): 1959, 17 Sixth Street, South Townsville, Queensland, Australia.59

� Occupation: 1959, Fitter.59

� Cremated: 13 Oct 1994, Woongarra Crematorium, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.60

� Funeral Notice: 13 Oct 1994, Townsville Bulletin.60

� Address (Facts Pg): Bef 12 Oct 1994, 17 Sixth Street, South Townsville, Queensland, Australia.60


Children from this marriage were:

+ 23 F    i. Elva PARKES  
+ 24 M   ii. Colin PARKES  
+ 25 M   iii. Alan PARKES .

Mag Riddell (nee Dearness) (Click on Picture to View Full Size)
10. Margaret Jane (Mag) DEARNESS (William2, John1) was born on 1 Apr 1914 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia 26 and died on 11 Oct 1988 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, at age 74.

Noted events in her life were:

� Occupation: 1959, Home Duties.61

� Cremated: Woongarra Crematorium, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

� Address (Facts Pg): 1959, 27 Bell Street, South Townsville, Queensland, Australia.61


Alan Riddell (Click on Picture to View Full Size)

Margaret married Alan Charlton RIDDELL on 21 Aug 1942 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Alan was born on 14 Jun 1911 and died on 28 Jun 1991 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, at age 80.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 26 M    i. David John RIDDELL  
+ 27 M    ii. Gordon Victor RIDDELL  
+ 28 M    iii. Keith Alan RIDDELL
11. Isabella Jessie (Bella) DEARNESS (Donald4, John1) was born on 14 Oct 1896 in Queensland, Australia,29 died on 27 Feb 1977 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, at age 80,30 and was buried on 1 Mar 1977 in Cremated at Woongarra Crematorium, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.2

Noted events in her life were:

� Funeral Notice: 1 Mar 1977, Townsville Daily Bulletin.

� Address (Facts Pg): 1959, 34 Sturt Street, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.62

� Occupation: 1959, Home Duties.62

Isabella married Alfred Henry POUNTNEY , son of Edwin POUNTNEY and Mary Ann GRIFFIN , on 14 Oct 1916 in Queensland, Australia.31 Alfred was born on 23 Jun 1896 in Ravenswood, Queensland, Australia 63 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

� Address (Facts Pg): 1959, 74 Perkins Street, South Townsville, Queensland, Australia.64


Children from this marriage were:

+ 29 M    i. Norman Alfred POUNTNEY  
+ 30 M    ii. Gordon POUNTNEY  
12. James William DEARNESS (Donald4, John1) was born on 27 Feb 1898 in Queensland, Australia,32 died on 21 Jun 1975 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, at age 77,33 and was buried on 23 Jun 1975 in Cremated at Woongarra Crematorium, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.2

Noted events in his life were:

� Address (Facts Pg): 1959, 26 Nelson Street, South Townsville, Queensland, Australia.65

� Occupation: 1959, Pattern Maker.65

13. Donald John DEARNESS (Donald4, John1) was born on 9 Jun 1900 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia,34 died on 9 May 1956 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, at age 55,35 and was buried on 10 May 1956 in Belgian Gardens Cemetery, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.36 37

General Notes: OBITUARY
After a long illness the death occurred on Wednesday night of a very well known South Townsville resident, Mr. Donald James Dearness. Born in Townsville 55 years ago he was connected with the tally clerk section of the waterfront for many years. A serious illness forced his retirement several years ago. He was the second son of the late Donald Dearness and resided at the family home No. 26 Nelson Street, South Townsville.

(SOURCE: Townsville Daily Bulletin, Thursday, May 10, 1956.)

Noted events in his life were:

� Obituary: 10 May 1956, Townsville Daily Bulletin.

� Funeral Notice: 10 May 1956, Townsville Daily Bulletin.

14. Elizabeth DEARNESS (Donald4, John1) was born on 1 Nov 1901 in Queensland, Australia,38 died on 9 Nov 1976 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, at age 75,33 and was buried after 9 Nov 1976 in Cremated at Woongarra Crematorium, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.33
15. May DEARNESS (Donald4, John1) was born on 31 May 1903 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia,39 died on 31 May 1903 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, and was buried on 31 May 1903 in West End Cemetery, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

Noted events in her life were:

� Grave Location: Block A, Row 18, Grave 1.

16. Norman Ronald DEARNESS (Donald4, John1) was born on 3 Apr 1907 in Queensland, Australia 40 and died on 9 Jun 1980 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, at age 73.

Noted events in his life were:

� Occupation: 1959, 26 Nelson Street, South Townsville, Queensland, Australia.66

� Occupation: 1959, Moulder.66

� Cremated: 10 Jun 1980, Woongarra Crematorium, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.67

� Funeral Notice: 10 Jun 1980, Townsville Daily Bulletin.

17. Janet Robertson DEARNESS (Donald4, John1) was born on 5 Aug 1926 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, died on 13 Dec 1973 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, at age 47,33 and was buried on 15 Dec 1973 in Cremated at Woongarra Crematorium, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.2

General Notes: VALE - JANET ROBERTSON DEARNESS

The sincere sympathy of the whole charge of St. Andrew's Townsville, and others, go out to the relatives of Janet Dearness. Janet died after months of illness on 13/12/73.
She was an inspiration to many, not only in her health, but also in her sickness.

While we were saddened by such a death at the age of 47 years, we do have many reasons to thank God for our experience of Janet's life.

Janet shared in the life of the Church in many ways, including Sunday School teaching, in which she was kindergarten Superintendant for many years, but she served best and most with her music. She took part in choirs and played the organ at South Townsville for approximately 25 years. A number of services were highlighted when Janet and Del Stevenson combined to play organ and piano. We can thank God for her service in music.

God has given a vein of humour and Janet was able, with the gift of putting words together, to bring laughter and smiles - but she also used her gifts to put words and music together for inspiration.

It would be impossible to recall all that Janet did, but we rejoice in her service and her life, praising God for her.

(Source: St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Our Monthly Magazine, January 1974)

Noted events in her life were:

� Occupation: 1959, Stenotypist.68

� Address (Facts Pg): 1959, 26 Nelson Street, South Townsville, Queensland, Australia.68

� Funeral Notice: 15 Dec 1973, Townsville Daily Bulletin.

18. Margaret Grace DEARNESS (Donald4, John1) was born on an unknown date in Townsville, Queensland, Australia and died in 2001 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

Noted events in her life were:

� Address (Facts Pg): 1959, 35 First Avenue, Railway Estate, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.69

� Occupation: 1959, Home Duties.70

Margaret married Cecil Laurence MILLER on an unknown date. Cecil was born on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

� Address (Facts Pg): 1959, 35 First Avenue, Railway Estate, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.70

� Occupation: 1959, Clerk.70


Children from this marriage were:

+ 31 F    i. Margaret Elizabeth MILLER  
+ 32 F    ii. Janet Hersilla MILLER  
+ 33 F    iii. Helen Grace MILLER  
+ 34 M    iv. Donald James MILLER  
+ 35 M    v. Norman Laurence MILLER  
+ 36 M    vi. John William MILLER  

Sources

1. Queensland Deaths Registration 1930-1934, Microfische No. 002, Page No. 401, Registration No. 1932 / 001020.

2. Townsville Daily Bulletin, Funeral Notice.

3. Queensland Deaths Registration 1915-1919, Microfische No. 002, Page No. 496, Registration No. 19 / 004865.

4. Certified Copy of Scottish Birth Certificate, No. B 9228, issued at Sanday, Orkney Islands 6 August 1932.

5. Queensland Deaths Registration 1945-1949, Microfische No. 003, Page No. 549, Registration No. 1948 / 004058.

6. Queensland Marriages Registration 1900-1904, Microfische No. 003, Page No. 585, Registration No. 02 / 002314.

7. Queensland Deaths Registration 1910-1914, Microfische No. 002, Page No. 313, Registration No. 12 / 004684.

8. Queensland Deaths Registration 1930-1934, Microfische No. 002, Page No. 401, Registration No. 1930 / 001045.

9. Townsville Daily Bulletin, Funeral Notice, Tuesday, February 11, 1930.

10. Queensland Family History Society, Page 20.

11. Queensland Marriages Registration 1895-1899, Microfische No. 001, Page No. 268, Registration No. 96 / 001989.

12. Queensland Marriages Registration 1920-1924, Microfische No. 004, Page No. 930, Registration No. 1921 / 001967.

13. Certified Copy of Queensland Birth Certificate.

14. William Dearness, dated 5 January 1921 to Electoral Registrar.

15. Townsville Daily Bulletin, Monday, September 13, 1948.

16. Queensland Births Registration 1870-1874, Microfische No. 003, Page No. 560, Registration No. 72 / B 015130.

17. Townsville Daily Bulletin, Funeral Notice, 14 October 1953.

18. Ibid.

19. Ibid, Funeral Notice. 14 October 1953.

20. Queensland Births Registration 1900-1904, Microfische No. 003, Page No. 732, Registration No. 04 / 011460.

21. Queensland Marriages Registration 1930-1934, Microfische No. 003, Page No. 632, Registration No. 1931 / 003659.

22. Queensland Births Registration 1905-1909, Microfische No. 003, Page No. 752, Registration No. 05 / 011145.

23. Queensland Marriages Registration 1930-1934, Microfische No. 003, Page No. 632, Registration No. 1933 / 003836.

24. Queensland Births Registration 1905-1909, Microfische No. 003, Page No. 752, Registration No. 08 / 011582.

25. Queensland Marriages Registration 1930-1934, Microfische No. 003, Page No. 632, Registration No. 1930 / 003785.

26. Queensland Births Registration 1910-1914, Microfische No. 004, Page No. 960, Registration No. 14 / 014916.

27. Queensland Births Registration 1870-1874, Microfische No. 003, Page No. 710, Registration No. 74 / 002631.

28. Queensland Deaths Registration 1910-1914, Microfische No. 002, Page No. 313, Registration No. 10 / 003830.

29. Queensland Births Registration 1895-1899, Microfische No. 003, Page No. 729, Registration No. 96 / 011185.

30. Queensland Family History Society, (Cemetery Transcription No. 502), Page 50.

31. Queensland Marriages Registration 1915-1919, Microfische No. 002, Page No. 485, Registration No 16 / 003553.

32. Queensland Births Registration 1895-1899, Microfische No. 003, Page No. 730, Registration No. 98 / 010754.

33. Queensland Family History Society, (Cemetery Transcription No. 502), Page 16.

34. Queensland Births Registration 1900-1904, Microfische No. 003, Page No. 732, Registration No. 00 / 011492.

35. Townsville Daily Bulletin, Obituary Notice; Thursday, May 10, 1956.

36. Ibid, Funeral Notice; Thursday, May 10, 1956.

37. Queensland Family History Society, Page 27.

38. Queensland Births Registration 1900-1904, Microfische No. 003, Page No. 732, Registration No. 01 / 011688.

39. Ibid, Microfische No. 003, Page No. 732, Registration No. 03 / 010089.

40. Queensland Births Registration 1905-1909, Microfische No. 003, Page No. 752, Registration No. 07 / 011296.

41. Queensland Family History Society, Page 27.

42. Townsville Daily Bulletin, Funeral Notice; Friday, July 26, 1968.

43. Ibid, Friday, July 26, 1968.

44. Commonwealth of Australia, (Published 1959), Subdivision Ross, Page 59, No. 3516.

45. Ibid, Subdivision Ross, Page 59, No. 3515.

46. Queensland Births Registration 1905-1909, Microfische No. 006, Page No. 1562, Registration No. 05 / 011121.

47. Townsville Bulletin, Funeral Notice.

48. Commonwealth of Australia, (Published 1959), Subdivision Ross, Page 59, No. 3509.

49. Ibid, Subdivision Ross, Page 59, No. 3519.

50. Queensland Births Registration 1910-1914, Microfische No. 013, Page No. 3482, Registration No. 11 / 012347.

51. Certified Copy of Queensland Death Certificate.

52. Ibid. Myocardial Infarction.

53. Commonwealth of Australia, (Published 1959), Subdivision Ross, Page 59, No. 3505.

54. Ibid, Subdivision Ross, Page 59, No. 3502.

55. Queensland Births Registration 1900-1904, Microfische No. 002, Page No. 360, Registration No. 00 / 006555.

56. Commonwealth of Australia, (Published 1959), Subdivision Ross, Page 59, No. 3510.

57. Ibid, Subdivision Ross, Page 183, No. 10932.

58. Queensland Births Registration 1905-1909, Microfische No. 009, Page No. 2410, Registration No. 07 / 011243.

59. Commonwealth of Australia, (Published 1959), Subdivision Ross, Page 183, No. 10934.

60. Townsville Bulletin, Thursday, October 13, 1994.

61. Commonwealth of Australia, (Published 1959), Subdivision Ross, Page 202, No. 12053.

62. Ibid, Subdivision Townsville, Page 109, No. 6461.

63. Queensland Births Registration 1895-1899, Microfische No. ?, Page No. 2392, Registration No. 96 / 006474.

64. Commonwealth of Australia, (Published 1959), Subdivision Ross, Page 193, No. 11524.

65. Ibid, Subdivision Ross, Page 59, No. 3512.

66. Ibid, Subdivision Ross, Page 59, No. 3517.

67. Townsville Daily Bulletin, Funeral Notice, Tuesday, June 10, 1980.

68. Commonwealth of Australia, (Published 1959), Subdivision Ross, Page 59, No. 3514.

69. Ibid, Subdivision Ross, Page 162, No. 9649.

70. Ibid, Subdivision Ross, Page 161, No. 9624.

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