Welcome

I've been working on this project since 2013, although my interest in local history and my family tree began in the 1980s. One of the key features of this website is to remember the names of those who descend from Hawkesbury convict and free settler families, but also to recall their stories through newspaper articles and family stories.

This website also aims to discuss their relationships with the local landscape, the ways in which villages and towns have been created. It is a work in progress! Below is an excerpt from my postgraduate thesis on institutional landscapes. I have included it to spark some questions about history and the way it is interwoven with our social and physical environments.

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What do we gain by studying history? Firstly we gain a sense of identity, an understanding of how past events have impacted where we are today. Then we come to the realisation that there is no correct interpretation of the past as all of our experiences of it are different. At some stage we may make the connection between societies and landscape and how this shapes history.

Anthropologist Julian Steward asserts that society is conditioned by the surrounding natural environment. From this cultural ecology perspective, proponents argue that there is a constant and dynamic relationship between human society and its environment. Its advocates look to the environment for explanations of human behaviour: ‘Nature is mutually reflexive in its own rapport to human beings. It serves to shape a human consciousness about emplacement, about the workings of the human body and provides a reflection against what human imagery of the self, at individual and social levels, can be mapped and experience.’ (Lovell 1998: 9). 
Hood (1996:1) suggests that landscapes are cultural because they physically embody the history, structure and contexts of human behaviour in such a way that they are not easily separated from each other. ‘Any understandings of the physical landscape, therefore, cannot be separated from the culture of the people who utilise it.’ 

According to Atkins (1997) landscape is a term that can be expressed in a variety of ways such as scenery, terrain, nature, topography, place, location, artefact, space and habitat. This is reiterated by Bender (1993) who says that landscapes have to be contextualised, that the way in which people understand and engage in their worlds will depend upon the specific time and place in which they live. Bescherer (1990) also suggests a cultural ecology outlook, by saying that we cannot understand the concept of landscape unless we look closer at the broader relationships and associations within it.

Landscapes are not just the earth we stand on or the vistas before us. Landscapes can be cultural, they can be manipulated to enforce gender roles, they can be formal or unplanned, they be a refuge and they can marginalise. They can be carceral and institutional, they can reproduce social identities and be manifestations of changing social relations: ‘It is also possible to argue that landscapes are not just passive objects that lie silently waiting for successive human imprints. In a sense, they are active participants in channelling socio-economic evolution because they set the physical and psychological constraints within which people must act.’ (Atkins 1999: 224)

Landscapes are dynamic, ever changing to fit the social framework in which we place them.  I am interested in institutional landscapes and how social “difference” can be understood in terms of spatial separation. In many ways I take a Marxist approach and see that land use and landscapes are products of social forces:
‘Other landscapes or indeed familiar landscapes are in a sense created out of the prejudices, preconceptions and simplifications that we carry in our heads. In turn these representations may be naturalised by society and accepted without question. They then become the basis on which subsequent generations forge their identities.’ (Atkins 1999: 222)

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I update this site as much as I can. I have not yet covered every family. If you find an error in your family's name, date etc I am happy to correct. 
Tracey Hawkins. 2022

Victoria Harriet Jaffray 1883 to 1955 married Henry Nelson Garland

Victoria Harriet Jaffray was the eighth child of Henrietta Barwick and George Jaffray. She was born in Kurrajong in 1883 and died in Sydney in 1955. Victoria married Henry Nelson Garland in Kurrajong in 1907. Henry died in Ryde in 1953. Victoria and Henry had  three children,

1. Colin Charles 1908 - 1956. Married Audrey Sharpe. They had four children.

2. Beryl Victoria 1916 - ?

3. Ronald Geoffrey 1917 - ? 

Lydia Jaffray 1881 to 1925 married Ernest Taylor

Lydia Jaffray was the eighth child of Henrietta Barwick and George Jaffray. She was born in Kurrajong in 1881 and died there in 1925. Lydia married Ernest Ephraim Taylor in 1902. They had six children. You can read Lydia's funeral notice here. You can read Lydia's obituary here.

1. Henrietta Louisa 1904 -1952. Married Walter Braumach.

2. George Ernest 1905 -1927. Did not marry.

3. Benjamin Dudley 1907 - 1993. Married Clarice Minnie Shepherd. They had two children.

4. Jean Estelle 1909 -1988. Married Leslie Hunt. They had one child.

5. Owen Jaffray 1911 - 1952. Married Adele Tovey. 

6. Ronald Gordon 1913 - 1989. Married Edith Millington. They had one child.

Emily Jaffray 1878 to 1880

Emily Jaffray was the seventh child of Henrietta Barwick and George Jaffray. She was born in Kurrajong in 1878 and died there of Diptheria in 1880. She is buried alongside her sisters Henrietta, Georgina and brother William at St Stephen's Kurrajong. Henrietta, Georgina and William also died in September 1880 of the same disease.

Christina Jaffray 1877 to 1961 married Edward Cullen

Christina Florentia Jaffray was the sixth child of Henrietta Barwick and George Jaffray. She was born in Kurrajong in 1877 and died in Sydney in 1961. Christina married Edward James Cullen in Kurrajong in 1898. They had seven children. You can read Christina's obituary here.

1. Henrietta Pretoria 1900 - 1976 Married William Seymour. They had five children.

2. Ellie May 1902 -1950. Married Arthur O'Brien. No children.

3. Edward James Jaffray 1904 -1987. Married Dorothy Barr. They had at least one child.

4. Christina Florentia 1906 -1980. Married Thomas Kedwell. They had four children.

5. George John Jaffray 1909 - ? Married Mary Hamill. They had one child.

6. Catherine Mildred 1912 to 1983. Married Giuseppe Raffaele. They had five children.

7. Elizabeth 1916 - ? Married George Harris. They had four children.

 

Georgina Jaffray 1875 to 1880

Georgina Jaffray was the fifth child of Henrietta Barwick and George Jaffray. She was born in Kurrajong in 1875 and died there of Diptheria in 1880. She is buried alongside her sisters Henrietta, Emily and brother William at St Stephen's Kurrajong. Henrietta, Emily and William also died in September 1880 of the same disease.

Henrietta Jaffray 1873 to 1880

Henrietta Jaffray was the fourth child of Henrietta Barwick and George Jaffray. She was born in Kurrajong in 1873 and died there in September 1880 of diphtheria. 

Amelia Jaffray 1872 to 1942 married Frederick R Cutler

Amelia Jaffray was the third child of Henrietta Barwick and George Jaffray. Amelia was born in Kurrajong in 1872 and died there in 1942. Amelia married Frederick Cutler in 1894. They did not have any children. You can read Amelia's obituary here.

William Jaffray 1870 to 1880

William Jaffray was the second child of Henrietta Barwick and George Jaffray. He was born in Kurrajong in 1870 and died there aged 10, in 1880. William died of diptheria two weeks after his sisters Henrietta and Georgina. 

Charlotte Jaffray 1869 to 1906 married Alfred Smith

Charlotte Jaffray was the first child of Henrietta Barwick and George Jaffray. She was born in Kurrajong in 1869 and died in Richmond in 1906. Charlotte married Alfred Smith in 1889 and they had four children. Charlotte suffered from typhoid in 1905 and it appears that it lingered for nearly a year. She died from it in 1906 at the age of 37. Her obituary can be read here.

1. Annie 1893 - ?

2. Clarice 1896 - ?

3. George Alfred 1889 - 1962 

4. Alicia Mary 1898 - ?

Peter Joseph Handley 1885 to 1960

Peter Joseph Handley was the ninth child of Sophia Barwick and Denis Handley. He was born in 1885 in Richmond and died in Sydney in 1960.

Cecil George Handley 1883 to 1963 married Mary Jones

Cecil George Handley was the eighth child of Sophia Barwick and Denis Handley. He was born in Richmond in 1883 and died in 1963. Cecil married Mary Jones. They had at least one child.

1. Cecil Sydney Denis 1907 -1987

Edward Roland Handley 1881 to 1945 married Margaret Lyons

Edward Roland Handley was the seventh child of Sophia Barwick and Denis Handley. He was born in Richmond in 1881 and died in 1945 at Redfern. Edward married Margaret Lyons. They had one son. If you know any further information about this family, please email me.

1. Edward James 1909 - 2002 Married Alice Hinds. At least one child.

Florence Handley 1878 to ? married William Griffiths and James Bell

Florence L Handley was the sixth child of Sophia Barwick and Denis Handley. She was born in Richmond in 1878 and died in ? Florence was married twice. First to William Griffiths in 1902. William (known as Griffo) died in 1903. You can read his obituary here. Florence and William had one daughter, who was six months old when William died. Florence remarried in 1910 to James Bell. James died in 1912.  Florence was living in Salisbury Road Kensington when her mother Sophia died there in 1933. If you have have any information about this family please email me.

1. Marjorie I 1903 - 

Albert Charles Handley 1877 to 1877

Albert Charles Handley was the fifth child of Sophia Barwick and Denis Handley.  He was born in Richmond in 1877 and died there two months later.

Denis Piper Handley 1876 to 1876

Denis Piper Handley was the fourth child of Sophia Barwick and Denis Handley. He was born in Richmond in 1876 and died there the same year. 

Emily Handley 1893 to 1943 married Henry Bell

Emily Handley was the third child of Sophia Barwick and Denis Handley. Emily was born in Kurrajong in 1873 and died in 1943 at Redfern. Emily married Henry (Harry) Bell in Richmond in 1892. They had four children.

1. Beatrice B 1893 -1965. Married Ernest Hayter. They had two children.

2. Cyril C 1895 - 1905.

3. Mona Grace 1897 -1979. Married Joseph Pemberton. They had at least one child.

4. Henry W. D 1899 - 1982. Married Mary Courtenay. They had at least one child.

William Handley 1872 to 1963 married Mary Nelmes

William Handley was the second child of Sophia Barwick and Denis Handley. He was born in Kurrajong in 1872 and died in Sydney in 1963. William married Mary Nelmes in Richmond in 1892. They had four children. Please contact me if you have more information about this family.

1. Ruth 1893 - 

2 Denis 1895 -

3. Edward 1899 -

4. Vera 1902 - 

Charlotte Handley 1870 to 1956 married John Sheens

Charlotte Handley was the first child of Sophia Barwick and Dennis Handley. She was born in Kurrajong in 1870 and died in 1956. Charlotte married John Sheens in Richmond in 1891 in Richmond. They had three children. You can read John's obituary here.

1. Stanley 1892 -1935. Married Mary Wedeswiler. They had at least one child. You can read about their wedding in this newspaper article.

2. Eric John 1896 - 1917.

3. Keith 1903 - 1966 

Charles Percy Skinner 1879 to 1935 married Jessie Green

Charles Percy Skinner was the twelfth son of Emma Barwick and Francis Skinner Senior. He was born in Mudgee in 1879 and died in New Zealand in 1935. Charles married Jessie Green. Their three children were born in New Zealand.

1. Thelma May 1905 - ? Married George Fletcher.

2. Jessie Pearl 1906 - 1983. Married Terrence Bennett. They had three children.

3. Eva Olive 1909 - ? Married Frederick Stanley. They had five children. 

Herbert Dennis Skinner 1876 to 1954 married Harriett Moon

Herbert Dennis Skinner was the eleventh child of Emma Barwick and Francis Skinner senior. He was born in 1876 in Mudgee and died in Gilgandra in 1954. Herbert married Harriett Moon (nee Cleaver). They had five children. You can read Herbert's obituary here. 

1. Leila Irene 1902 - ? Married James Baker. They had three children.

2. Walter Dennis 1906 - 1960 Married Valerie George. They had four children.

3. Lola 1910 - ?

4. Sidney Percy Douglas 1912 -?

5. Clem 1914 - 1974 Married May Madden. They had at least one child

Richard Ernest Albert Skinner 1874 to 1898 married Barbara Robertson

Richard Ernest Albert Skinner was the tenth child of Emma Barwick and Francis Skinner senior. He was born in Mudgee in 1874 and died in New Zealand in 1934. Richard married Barbara Robertson in Mudgee in 1898. They had three children.

1. Lucy May 1899 - ? Married Douglas Kennard. They had two children.

2. Walter Leslie 1901 - 1973. Married Edith Taylor and Beatrice Boswell. Two children with Edith Taylor.

3. Edith Lillian 1903 - ? Married Francis Smith. They had two children.

Eliza Jane Skinner 1871 to ? married Ernest Donohue

Eliza Jane Skinner was the ninth child of Emma Barwick and Francis Skinner senior.  She was born in Mudgee in 1871. In 1896 Eliza married Ernest Donohue in Narrabri. We have been unable to find any further information about Eliza. 

Robert James Skinner 1870 to 1890

Robert James Skinner was the eighth  child of Emma Barwick and Francis Skinner senior. He was born in Mudgee in 1870 and died there in 1890.

Esther Ann Skinner 1868 to 1870

Esther Ann Skinner was the seventh child of Emma Barwick and Francis Skinner senior. She was born in 1868 in Mudgee and died there in 1870

Henrietta Ann Skinner 1867 to 1955 married Samuel Miller and Leo Bishop

Henrietta Ann Skinner was the sixth child of Emma Barwick and Francis Skinner senior. Henrietta was born in Mudgee in 1867 and died in Paddington in 1955. She married Samuel Miller in 1885 and then Leo Bishop in 1935. With Samuel Miller, Henrietta had eight children. 

1. Matilda 1886 - 1966 Married Donald Barwick. They had three children.

2. Clara Jane 1888 - Married Frederick Nicholson. They didn't have children.

3. Vesper Evine 1890 - ? Married William Bowen. They had nine children.

4. Eva Frances 1892 - 1983 Married Sidney Kurtz. They had one child.

5. Ernest James 1893 - 1953 Married Frances Cousins. They had three children.

6. Eliza 1895 - ? Married Herbert Burrows. They had one child.

7. Ethel Pearl 1898 - 1974. Married Daniel Durham. They had one child.

8. Samuel Herbert Randolph 1901 - 1977. Married Dorothy Shaw. 

George Skinner 1865 to 1942 married Fanny Cooper

George Joseph Skinner was the fifth child of Emma Barwick and Francis Skinner senior. He was born in Mudgee in 1865 and died in Gilgandra in 1942. George married Fanny Benson Cooper in 1891. They had three children.

1. Cyril George 1892 -1976. Married Ruby Barr & Ellen Mivehill. Cyril had one child.

2. Hazel Alma 1894 - ? Married Arnold Cecil Moon. They had one child.

3. Athol Clyde 1896 -1976 Married Hilda Cosgrove and Evelyn Fanning. Athol had two children. 

John Samuel Skinner 1863 to 1946 married Ada Cooper

John Samuel Skinner was the fourth child of Emma Barwick and Francis Skinner senior. He was born in Mudgee in 1863 and died in 1946. John married Ada Cooper in Rylstone in 1889. They had three children. You can read John's obituary here. 

1. Stella Maud 1890 - 1974. Married Robert Hanchard and Thomas Bennett. Stella had one child with Robert Hanchard. (Ivy M Hanchard born in 1912). Robert died just five months after they were married (read here). With Thomas Bennett Stella had nine children.

2. Doris Amy 1897 - 1968. Married Bertram Robbins. They had three children.

3. Irving John 1901 - 1974. Married Joan Marskell. They had five children. 

Emily Charlotte Skinner 1861 to 1912 married Thomas Miller.

Emily Charlotte Skinner was the third child of Emma Barwick and Francis Skinner senior. She was born in Richmond in 1861 and died in Redfern in 1912. Emily married Thomas Miller in 1879. They had four children.

1. Alice A 1882 - ? Married William Corner. They had 

2. Samuel 1887 - 1966

3. Henry G 1889 - 1971

4. Cecil J 1892 - 1984

William Lawson Skinner 1860 to 1938 married Elizabeth Twyman

William Lawson Skinner was the second child of Emma Barwick and Francis Skinner senior. He was born in Richmond in 1860 and died in 1938 in Tunnamutta near Mudgee. William married Elizabeth Twyman in 1884. They had seven children. You can read William's obituary here.

1. Sidelia Espeth 1884 - ? Married Albert Morris. They had at least one child.

2. Esther Ann 1888 ? Married Albert Hockey. They had at least one child.

3. Horace Lawson 1892 - 1972. Married Florence Pearce. They had two children.

4. Lily Grace 1894 - ? Married James Stewart.

5. Hilda Maud 1895 - ? Married Joseph Hextell. 

6. Alma Beatrice 1896 -1901.

7. Sylvia M 1899 - ? Married Edwary Cary. They had two children. 

Francis Skinner 1858 to 1936 married Alice Cooper

Francis Skinner was the first child of Emma Barwick and Francis Skinner senior. He was born in Richmond in 1858 and died in Sydney. Francis married Alice Cooper in Rylstone in 1882. You can read Francis's obituary here. Francis and Alice had seven children.

1. Florence Mabel 1882 - 1956. Married Ernest McIntosh. They had three children.

2. Stanley Francis 1885 -1950. Married Elizabeth Peake. They had five children.

3. Bertha Ethel 1887 - 1974. Married Thomas Wrigley.

4. Cecil Percy 1890 -1891.

5. Ruby Doris 1892 - 1984. Married Sydney Bayliss. They had one son.

6. Ivy 1895 - 1977. Married Anthony Francis. They had three children.

7. Violet Pretoria 1900 - 1977. Married Les Drury. They had two children.

Clara Barwick 1891 - ? married Edward Carrall

Clara Barwick was the eleventh child of William Barwick and the fourth from William's relationship with Jemima Shepherd. She was born in Dubbo in 1891. It is not known when she died. In 1917, Clara married Edward Carrall (died 1966). They had at least one child.

1. Edward Ronald 

Herbert Barwick 1889 - ? married Nina Trindall

Herbert Barwick was the tenth child of William Barwick and the third of William's relationship with Jemima Shepherd. Herbert was born in 1889 and died ? He married Nina Trindall in Narrabri in 1910. They had three children.

1. William 1911 -1912

2. Walter 1912 -1913

3. Patsy 1913 - ?