Alfred Ernest Albert HOBBY⁶¹⁴ was born about 1870 in unknown place. He died before 1970. Possible:
Surname: HOBBY Given name(s): Alfred Date: 30-5-1936
Source: Government Gazettes

Spouse: Living. Children were: Doris Kathleen HOBBY (BROWN)-866, Ellen Gertrude HOBBY (KERIN) (KEMBLE)-670, Living.

Doris Kathleen HOBBY (BROWN)⁶¹⁵ was born on 13 May 1897 in Burra SA - Redruth.⁶¹⁴ She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1990 in Burra SA - possibly Parents: Alfred Ernest Albert HOBBY-869 and Living.

Spouse: Albert Henry BROWN-867. Doris Kathleen HOBBY (BROWN) and Albert Henry BROWN were married on 26 May 1915.¹²³

Ellen Gertrude HOBBY (KERIN) (KEMBLE)^614,616,617 was born on 26 August 1893 in Burra SA. She died on 7 May 1962 in Burra SA.⁶¹⁴ She was buried after 7 May 1962 in Burra SA. Grave : Burra [Photo] (Burra Grave Bibliography of Headstones : 'Grandmother of Albert William Kerin' It is assumed therefore that Donald J Kerin ( Donald & Ellen's son) had a child Albert William Kerin. Also found in burra records: "Kerin Albert W died 22nd June 1944, Age 24 years, Grandson of Ellen Hobby' Albert Kerin is listed on the War Memorial , died New Guinea in WW2.

Parents: Alfred Ernest Albert HOBBY-869 and Living.

Spouse: Donald John KERIN-506. Ellen Gertrude HOBBY (KERIN) (KEMBLE) and Donald John KERIN were married on 24 June 1914 in Burra SA - Kooringa.⁶¹⁸ Children were: Living, Donald J. KERIN-847, Doris M KERIN-680, Albert William KERIN-4152, Living, Living.

Spouse: Edgar Thomas KEMBLE-4146. Ellen Gertrude HOBBY (KERIN) (KEMBLE) and Edgar Thomas KEMBLE were married on 11 May 1925 in Burra SA - Kooringa, Methodist Manse. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Ross KEMBLE-4157.

William J "Bill" HOCKING was born about 1898 in Unknown birth place. He died unknown death date in unknown death place - Broken Hill probably. He was buried unknown date in unknown place - Broken Hill NSW probably.

Spouse: Margaret "Madge" FITZGERALD (HOCKING)-4191. Margaret "Madge" FITZGERALD (HOCKING) and William J "Bill" HOCKING were married about 1920 in Broken Hill NSW - possibly. Children were: Living, Living.

Heinrich Carl Feige "Harry" HOENSCH⁶¹⁹ was born on 7 April 1896 in Melbourne Vic - Richmond. He was a Blacksmith. He died on 10 August 1985 in Tooleybuc NSW. Harry was buried about 10 August 1985 in Tooleybuc NSW.³ Grave : Tooleybuc NSW [Photo] Parents: .

Spouse: Ruby Gladys MCFARLANE (HOENSCH)-314. Ruby Gladys MCFARLANE (HOENSCH) and Heinrich Carl Feige "Harry" HOENSCH were married on 18 October 1933 in Melbourne Vic. Children were: Jean HOENSCH-338, Living, Living.

Jean HOENSCH⁶²⁰ was born on 22 July 1935 in Nyah Vic - West. She died (drowned) on 29 January 1943 in Piangil Vic. She was buried about 29 January 1943 in Nyah Vic. Grave : C of E [Photo] Parents: Heinrich Carl Feige "Harry" HOENSCH-337 and Ruby Gladys MCFARLANE (HOENSCH)-314.

Unknown HOGAN was born about 1800 in IRELAND.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Julia HOGAN (NOLAN)-29, William HOGAN-4614.

William HOGAN was born about 1820 in IRELAND. The entry of William Hogan is highly speculative. It is based simply on the fact he was a witness to the baptism of Ernest James Niemann, St Killians, Bendigo, 1874. Hogan is a common name but Rose Ann Nolan's mother was a Hogan, which is why this connection has been made. He died in AUSTRALIA. He was buried in AUSTRALIA. Parents: Unknown HOGAN-4612 and Living.

Julia HOGAN (NOLAN)⁶²¹ was born in 1821 in IRELAND - Wicklow. Several Hogan graves were found at White Hills Vic and Bendigo. no known connection. She lived mother of Sarah Byrnes in Pooncarie NSW in 1900. 'Wicklow ' Station owned by son in law Sylvester Byrnes She died on 26 July 1906 in Pooncarie NSW - 'Cavan' station probably. Death Cert certified by Herbert Carr (Grandson) of Moorara Station.

Julia was buried on 27 July 1906 in Pooncarie NSW.⁶²² Julia Nolan (nee Hogan original immigrant from Wicklow Ireland) she lived on 'Cavan' station with her daughter Sarah until she died in 1906. According to NSWBDM her death is recorded at Pooncarie. However, local grave recods do not have her listed. It is possible, even likely that she is buried at one of the family station burial grounds.
Grave : RC Grave 1 (not found 2004) [Photo] - burial record
Parents: Unknown HOGAN-4612 and Living.

Spouse: Michael "Patrick" NOLAN-28. Julia HOGAN (NOLAN) and Michael "Patrick" NOLAN were married on 18 July 1840 in IRELAND- County Wicklow. They lived in 'Canvas City' Emerald, Melbourne in 1853. They lived in Bendigo Vic - California Gully about 1857. Julia and Patrick lived in Balranald NSW about 1880.⁶²¹ During the 1880's Michael & Julia & daughters Anne Rose Niemann (wife of Diedrich Conrat) , Mary Carr, moved to Balranald. The family spread to , Hay, Wentworth, Pooncarie,Dubbo, Menindee, Broken Hill ....' See P 1 Shamrocks to Wattle. Little is known about the personality of Michael Nolan.
Children were: Ann Rose "Rose Anne" NOLAN (NIEMANN)-27, Mary NOLAN (CARR) (SMITH)-42, Patrick Michael NOLAN-43, Bridget NOLAN-44, James THOMAS NOLAN-45, Catherine NOLAN-46, Margaret NOLAN (HYNES)-47, Sarah Jane "Jennie" NOLAN (BYRNES)-48.

Joshua HOLLINS was born on 27 September 1978 in Bowral NSW. He died on 3 November 1998 in NSW - assumed. Parents: Living and Living.

Arnold James HOOPER was born on 28 May 1891 in Broken Hill NSW. He died on 2 June 1893 in Moonta SA - Cross Roads. He was buried after 2 June 1893 in Moonta SA - probably. Parents: Robert James HOOPER-4170 and Elizabeth Ann Maria TRIPLETT (HOOPER)-4168.

Frank HOOPER was born on 4 September 1909 in Broken Hill NSW. He died on 8 January 1987 in Adelaide SA - Belair; Kalrya Hospice. He was buried after 8 January 1987 in Adelaide SA - Centennial Park. Parents: Robert James HOOPER-4170 and Elizabeth Ann Maria TRIPLETT (HOOPER)-4168.

Hedley Earnest HOOPER was born on 14 June 1904 in Broken Hill NSW. He died after 14 June 1904 in Broken Hill NSW - assumed. Parents: Robert James HOOPER-4170 and Elizabeth Ann Maria TRIPLETT (HOOPER)-4168.

Herbert Henry HOOPER died on 16 February 1893 in Adelaide SA. He was born on 29 March 1899 in Broken Hill NSW. Parents: Robert James HOOPER-4170 and Elizabeth Ann Maria TRIPLETT (HOOPER)-4168.

John HOOPER was born on 17 May 1834 in UK - England Devon Bere Alston.⁶²³ Courtesy of Doug Hooper: [ selected from "The Hooper Family, Thomas & Elizabeth Hooper of Bere Alston, Devon, England and their descendants " Only the material related to the Triplett / Niemann Family has been included ] Parents of John Hooper: Nicholas HOOPER was christened at Bere Alston, Devon, England, on 6 October 1799. He married Grace BISHOP at Bere Alston, Devon, England, on 28 August 1829. Nicholas's occupation: Agricultural Labourer at Bere Alston, Devon, England, on 31 March 1851. He resided at 36 Pepper Street, Bere Alston, Devon, England, on 31 March 1851. He appeared on the census of 31 March 1861 at 107 Pepper Street, Bere Alston, Devon, England; He was an Agricultural Labourer. Nicholas died on 7 September 1875 at Bere Alston, Devon, England, aged 75. He was buried circa 8 September 1875 at Bere Alston, Devon, England. Nicholas Hooper, an agricultural labourer, lived at 36 Pepper Street, Beer Alston, Devon England at the time of the 1851 Census. He was born in 1800 in Beer Alston, which is situated 14 miles north of Plymouth. He was married to Grace Bishop and she was born in 1809. Two of their children, Robert and John were listed as labourers at the Lead mine and Nicholas' brother Robert, born in 1804, was a labourer at the Smelting Works. The two younger children of the family, James and Grace were listed as scholars in the 1851 Census. All of the children were born in Bere Alston.

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He died on 5 March 1896 in Broken Hill NSW - Garnet St..
John Hooper : Death notice: Saturday March 7th 1896. page 4B
On Thursday last, at his residence in Crystal Street, an Old Barrier Identity, Mr John Hooper, passed away. During the past 8 years, in conjunction with his sons he carried on a general store in Crystal St. The old gentleman had a pleasant and unassuming manner, strict integrity and manly straightforwardness and left a host of friends. He was not prominent in politics, but devoted his energies to the betterment of those by who surrounded him. For more than 35 years he was a consistent member of the Primitive Methodist Connection and for 30 years occupied the pulpit with acceptance to the congregation and credit to himself. He was prominent in the Sunday school. 6 years ago, Mr Hooper lost two sons (grown up) in a bathing fatality in Crystal Street, this bereavement preying on him so much that he contracted the disease which carried him off. He has been a colonist for 40 years and a resident of Kapunda, Burra and Moonta in South Australia. The deceased, who was a consistent Christian gentleman, leaves a widow and two sons. The town has lost a good citizen, the church a consistent worker, and his family a good husband and father. Another tragic death affected John and Selina Hooper. On 19th July 1863 at Kapunda, Selina gave birth to twin sons Robert James and Joseph Gregory. On 11th November 1863 Joseph Gregory died of Dysentery. There were also two daughters who were both dead at the time of John's death. He was buried on 7 March 1896 in Broken Hill Wesleyan. Grave : Broken Hill NSW - Hooper John Wesleyan 1896

Spouse: Living. Children were: Robert James HOOPER-4170.

Joseph Robert HOOPER was born on 3 December 1906 in Broken Hill NSW. He died on 24 March 1961 in Adelaide SA. Parents: Robert James HOOPER-4170 and Elizabeth Ann Maria TRIPLETT (HOOPER)-4168.

Leonard Wilfred HOOPER was born on 21 April 1900 in Broken Hill NSW. He died on 18 June 1979 in Adelaide SA. He was buried on 21 June 1979 in Adelaide SA - Centennial Park Gen F Path 20 Site 784. Parents: Robert James HOOPER-4170 and Elizabeth Ann Maria TRIPLETT (HOOPER)-4168.

Robert Gregory HOOPER was born on 20 May 1897 in Broken Hill NSW. He died on 17 May 1901 in Broken Hill NSW. Parents: Robert James HOOPER-4170 and Elizabeth Ann Maria TRIPLETT (HOOPER)-4168.

Robert James HOOPER was born on 19 July 1863 in Kapunda SA.⁶²⁴ Doug Hooper provided me with an extensive document entitled "The Hooper Family, Thomas & Elizabeth Hooper of Bere Alston, Devon, England, and their descendants". - April 2007
I have drawn information relelvant to the Hooper - Triplett Connection to my family.
The complete document is included within my family documents attached to the full family database.
The following is an account of a family tragedy:
Barrier Miner 2 December 1889 Double Drowning Fatality.
A most distressing drowning disaster at Broken Hill occurred at ll.00pm on Saturday night. Prior to that time four of the Hooper brothers of Crystal St. Sth. in company of a young man named Oliphant went to the Underlay Blocks Co. dam, opposite the Globe Hotel in Crystal Street to bathe. They had been in the habit of doing this, with the proprietor's sanction. The depth of water did not exceed 4ft, but in places was 8ft. Olifant and two of the boys were good swimmers, the remaining two preferred to remain in the shallow depths. One of the Hooper brothers got into difficulties with cramp. The others went to his rescue but found he was in deeper water than they dared enter. He lost his head and in an endeavour to get back to the bank, got into deeper water. It became difficult to rescue Hooper, who called for help. The other brother, who could not swim rushed in. The position of the rescuers became highly dangerous. The brother, who had been the longest in the water, grasped in turn two of the swimmers and so wildly plunged about that the three rescuers were unable to do anything. Exhausted and unable to bear against the struggles two of the brothers made way to the bank. Although this took only five minutes, their cries attracted several of the workmen, some remaining on the bank, offering no attempt to help. James Billing and John Hare swam in. The two men had gone to the bottom. The moon was shining and a large crowd had gathered. Billing and Hare persevered until the two brothers, John and Thomas were brought to the bank. A Messenger was despatched for medical assistance and the police. Drs, Groves, Blaxland and Thompson were on the scene and Senior Constable Nolan appeared. The doctors and helpers worked for one hour in an endeavour to restore animation. One brother appeared to recover but the doctors pronounced life extinct.
Both men were married with one child each and lived in the southern end of the town. For three years they were engaged in the business of storekeepers as John Hooper and Sons and Hooper Bros. The men were natives of Moonta, aged 24 and 26 years.
There was no reason to suspect foul play and the inquest was dispensed with. The bodies were interred yesterday (Sunday). A large funeral cortege of over 2000 attended when the remains were removed from the residence of one of the deceased to the new cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. A J Burt of the Primitive Methodist Church, with which the deceased were associated. At the evening service reference was made to the disaster. A magisterial inquiry will be held this afternoon.
Silver Age 3 December 1889 Inquest held on 2 December 1889
Dr Groves deposed that he was called to the Underlay Company's dam at 11.10 pm and saw bodies of Nicholas John Hooper and Thomas Gregory Hooper Dr Thompson was in attendance. Each tried for over an hour to restore animation.
John Hooper deposed the deceased were his sons. The eldest, Nicholas John aged 31 yrs and Thomas Gregory aged 28 yrs and carried on business with him in the storekeeping line at Broken Hill. They were last seen by him at 10.30pm on Saturday. Son Robert James notified father that John and Tom had drowned. John Hooper went to the dam and saw sons in the water and tried to bring them to life but useless. Neither could swim. He had cautioned them about going into deep water. Both were temperate, one a total abstainer.
Robert James Hooper deposed that he went to the dam with his brothers and William Olifant at ll.00pm. They were swimming when brother Thomas Gregory seemed to be sinking. His other brother called out to save him. Tom was throwing up his arms gasping for breath. Olifant helped to get Tom to the bank when Nicholas John Hooper jumped in amongst them causing them to sink. Thomas Gregory leaving Olifant caught Robert James by the waist and Nicholas by the legs and they held him under water until nearly unconscious. Robert James extracted himself with difficulty. Olifant had cramp and he pulled him out. He went for assistance. A quarter of an hour after they first sank, the bodies were brought to the bank. The accident took place in 8 to 9 feet of water.
James Hendry deposed that he was at the Underlay Blocks at ll.00pm. He stripped off to search for the bodies. He recovered one in 5 minutes and 3 minutes later the second was recovered in water 9 to 10 ft deep, the bodies being together by a ledge. J Hendry and J Billing and J Hare brought bodies to the bank. One seemed warm and efforts were made to restore animation by the doctors and others.
Senior Sergeant Saunders gave evidence.

The PM brought in the verdict of death by accidental drowning on 30 November 1889 whilst bathing.
About 1900 he was a Foundry owner in Broken Hill NSW.⁶²⁵ After the death of his father, Robert's mother established a foundry in Cornish Street, Broken Hill with Robert and her other son Henry. On 30th June 1902, clocks were added to the Town Hall Tower. The 5'6" dials were cast in the Hooper foundry. He eventually bought out his mother and brother's shares. In 1937 the foundry was taken over by Parham and Sons and it eventually closed down in 1946. Robert and his wife moved to 11 Robsart Street, Parkside in Adelaide and they lived there until their deaths.
He died on 12 June 1946 in Parkside SA.⁶²⁶ Robert was buried about 14 June 1946 in Adelaide - Centennial Pk. Grave : Adelaide SA - Centennial Park Gen C Row 1 Site 67 Parents: John HOOPER-4730 and Living.

Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Maria TRIPLETT (HOOPER)-4168. Elizabeth Ann Maria TRIPLETT (HOOPER) and Robert James HOOPER were married on 7 March 1887 in Silverton NSW.⁶²⁷ Children were: Selina Elizabeth "Sally" HOOPER (OAKLEY)(EDWARDS)-4684, Robert John "Jack" HOOPER-4243, Arnold James HOOPER-4685, Sabina HOOPER-4686, Robert Gregory HOOPER-4687, Herbert Henry HOOPER-4688, Leonard Wilfred HOOPER-4689, Thomas Gregory HOOPER-4690, Hedley Earnest HOOPER-4691, Doris Irene "Doll" HOOPER (THIELE)-4692, Joseph Robert HOOPER-4693, Frank HOOPER-4694.

Robert John "Jack" HOOPER was born on 8 June 1889 in Broken Hill NSW. He died on 19 November 1968 in Adelaide SA - Norwood.⁶²⁸ Parents: Robert James HOOPER-4170 and Elizabeth Ann Maria TRIPLETT (HOOPER)-4168.

Sabina HOOPER was born on 12 November 1895 in Broken Hill NSW. She died on 10 April 1896 in Broken Hil NSW. Parents: Robert James HOOPER-4170 and Elizabeth Ann Maria TRIPLETT (HOOPER)-4168.

Thomas Gregory HOOPER was born on 19 June 1902 in Broken Hill NSW. He died on 25 September 1993 in Adelaide SA. Parents: Robert James HOOPER-4170 and Elizabeth Ann Maria TRIPLETT (HOOPER)-4168.

Selina Elizabeth "Sally" HOOPER (OAKLEY)(EDWARDS) was born on 8 April 1888 in Broken Hil NSW. She died on 9 March 1974 in Adelaide SA. She was buried on 11 March 1974 in Adelaide - Centennial Park. Grave : Adelaide SA - Centennial Park Gen C Row 1 Site 67 ( with mother & father) Parents: Robert James HOOPER-4170 and Elizabeth Ann Maria TRIPLETT (HOOPER)-4168.

Doris Irene "Doll" HOOPER (THIELE) was born on 31 August 1905 in Broken Hill NSW. She died on 31 July 1999 in Adelaide SA - Craigmore, Narooma Nursing home. Parents: Robert James HOOPER-4170 and Elizabeth Ann Maria TRIPLETT (HOOPER)-4168.

Alice HOPKINS was born before 18 July 1802 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire assumed. She died on 18 July 1802 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan. She was buried after 18 July 1802 in UK - Wales. Parents: David HOPKINS-4455 and Living.

Ann HOPKINS was born in 1837 in UK Wales - Llanilid, Pencoed area, Crown Inn Glamorganshire.^629,630 She died on 4 August 1861 in UK Wales - Llanilid Dist. of Bridgend Glamorganshire, Gwt Farm. She was buried after 4 August 1861 in UK Wales, Llanilid, Glamorganshire.⁶³¹ Grave : UK - WALES Llanilid Grave 74 (Parish Church) Parents: William HOPKINS-88 and Mary MORGAN (HOPKINS)-89.

Ann HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1862 in UK - Wales - Coychurch Glamorgan.^632,633,634 She was a Milliner Dressmaker. She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1962 in UK - Wales - possibly Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

Ann J HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1878 in UK Wales - Newcastle, Glamorgan.⁶³⁵ She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1978 in NSW - possibly Given that she may have never emigrated to NSW there is only one possible death listed NSWBDM 424/1900 No parents listed; died Sydney. Not enough evidence. Parents: Hopkin "Twin 1" HOPKINS-782 and Martha HOPKINS (NEE UNKNOWN)-799.

Anne HOPKINS was born before 14 October 1798 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire.⁶³⁶ She was baptized on 14 October 1798 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan. Parents: David HOPKINS-4455 and Living.

Catherine HOPKINS was born before 21 September 1800 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire assumed.⁶³⁰ She was baptized on 21 September 1800 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan. Parents: David HOPKINS-4455 and Living.

Catherine HOPKINS was born on 7 March 1874 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, 8 Alma Place Glamorgan.⁶³⁷ She died on 8 March 1874 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, 8 Alma Place Glamorgan. She was buried after 8 March 1874 in UK - Wales - Aberkenfig. Grave : UK - WALES Aberkenfig (with family) Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

Catherine HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1880 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, 8 Alma Place Glamorgan.^{632,633,634,637} She died on 1 January 1900 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire - Ystradyfodwg - assumed. She was buried in 1900 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire - Ystradyfodwg - assumed. Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

Daniel HOPKINS³⁰ was born before 12 May 1845 in UK Wales - Llanilid, Glamorganshire (Crown Inn).⁶³⁸ There is some confusion (in my mind at least) regarding the birth, baptism and death of this Daniel. Grave 73 in the Llanilid Churchyard indicates he died in 1869 and was two years old. However, the baptism records indicate a baptism in 1845. And there is a 'Daniell' in the 1851 Census. A Daniel also appears in the 1861 Census, aged 16 years,
There may have been two Daniel's; the first dying before the second between 1861 and 1867. No records have been found in this regard.(Dec 2005) He was baptized on 12 May 1845 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire - Dist of Bridgend - Llanilid assumed.^637,639 He died on 12 July 1869 in UK - Wales - Aberkenfig. Further research:
The Grave record indicates he died in 1869 aged 2 years ( Mother Mary would have been about 54 years old when he was born).
Was there another Daniel ? Daniel was buried after 12 July 1869 in UK Wales - Llanilid Parish Churchyard.⁶⁴⁰ Grave : Grv 73 Llanilid Parish Churchyard Dist Bridgend, Glamorganshire Parents: William HOPKINS-88 and Mary MORGAN (HOPKINS)-89.

Daniel HOPKINS was born before 4 December 1878 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan. He died on 4 December 1878 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan.⁶⁴¹ He was buried after 4 December 1878 in UK - Wales - Aberkenfig. Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

David HOPKINS was born about 1770 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan. He died in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan. He was buried in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire assumed.

Spouse: Living. Children were: David HOPKINS-4457, Thomas HOPKINS-4458, Hopkin HOPKINS-4459, William HOPKINS-88, Mary HOPKINS-4460, Anne HOPKINS-4461, Catherine HOPKINS-4462, Alice HOPKINS-4463, David HOPKINS-4464.

David HOPKINS was born in 1788 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan. He was baptized on 17 August 1788 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan.⁶⁴³ He died before 1804. Another David was baptised in 1804; it is assumed that this David Hopkin died prior to that event. David was buried before 1804. Parents: David HOPKINS-4455 and Living.

David HOPKINS was born before 8 April 1804 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire assumed.⁶³⁰ He was baptized on 8 April 1804 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan.⁶⁴⁴ Parents: David HOPKINS-4455 and Living.

David HOPKINS was born in May 1875 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, 8 Alma Place Glamorgan.⁶³⁷ He died on 7 September 1875 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan. He was buried after 7 September 1875 in UK - Wales - Aberkenfig. Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

David Edward (B.E.M.) HOPKINS^645,646 was born on 15 August 1891 in Tenterfield NSW.⁶⁴⁷ He was a Band conducter / Piano tuner - repairer. He was awarded British empire Medal (B.E.M.) in Australia - Renmark SA : David Edward Hopkins was awarded the British Empire Medal for his service to the community. It was awarded for his services to music in South Australia as a band conductor with the Australian army during world war two and the Renmark Silver Citizens band that won many band competitions. David died on 14 February 1990. He was buried in 1990 in Adelaide SA - North Brighton. Uncle David was a gentle and considerate man. Indeed he and his brother Tom were a stark contrast ; akmost the bushie and the gentleman image.
He immersed himself in music and when they lived in Renmark SA, he was the 'revered' conductor of the Renmark Silver Citizens band for many years.
He had an amazing 'ear' for music, tuned pianos by ear and said any discordant sound actually hurt him physically. An example of this was a Cuckoo clock that hung in their lounge. It cuckooed out of tune so he dismantled it and re-turned it to perfect pitch.
He was a keen 'family man' and paid close attention to and demonstrated interest in any family member. Anybody who called was always treated to a warm welcome.

Long time conductor of the Renmark Silver citizens band. Band conductor
during WW2
Played euphonium and violin. Thebarton band conductor 1928. ABC symphony
orchestra 1931 - 1946
Parents: Thomas James "Twin 2" HOPKINS Snr-86 and Mary "Twin 1" BARLOW (HOPKINS) (BURTON)-87.

Spouse: Mabel 'May' M PARROTT (HOPKINS)-529. Mabel 'May' M PARROTT (HOPKINS) and David Edward (B.E.M.) HOPKINS were married in 1915 in Broken Hill NSW.⁶⁴⁸ Children were: Living, Eric HOPKINS-531, Living.

Spouse: Doreen MAY "May" GREENSLADE (HOPKINS)-533. Doreen MAY "May" GREENSLADE (HOPKINS) and David Edward (B.E.M.) HOPKINS were married in 1945 in Adelaide SA - possibly. "Aunty May" was one of 'nature's people'. She was warm, engaging and interested with a keen sense of humour. She was a huge support to Uncle David. As a citizen of Renmark she was highly respected and much loved by all of the Hopkins family.
It seemed her dining room table was always prepared as if she always expected visitors. And if passing through Renmark she always made people / family welcome.

The author regularly 'called in' as Renmark was on the road between Adelaide and Wentworth. Later when working in the Riverland area she took great interest in our young family and supported us as the only family we had nearby.

David Thomas HOPKINS^30,649 was born on 18 April 1848 in UK Wales - Llanilid, Dist. of Bridgend Glamorganshire.⁶⁵⁰ He was baptized on 11 June 1848 in UK - Wales - Llanilid, Glamorganshire.⁶⁵¹ He immigrated about 1877 to AUSTRALIA.⁶⁵² Between 1893 and 1937 David was a Haulage Contractor, Guest House operator "Stanwell House",& etc in Stanwell Park near Woolongong NSW.⁶⁵³ The story of David Thomas Hopkins and his wife Mary Elizabeth Northey is well documented in the book "The History of Stanwell Park" by M Adams. The pertinent sections of this book are included as attachments within the Media items related to this Family (see Family Photos)
His illiteracy is probably related to the fact that in the 1861 Welsh Census, his siblings are listed by occupation or as 'Scholar' while he at 13 years is listed as 'Farmer's Son'. Of course his older brothers Daniel and George may also have been illiterate. not so his younger siblings [ however advice from Glamorgan Family History Society researcher David Lewis suggests young children - not working were listed as 'scholars ] . There is no criticism intended in reference to his literacy status but it has for some time been a mystery how an older child was illiterate or that some children were formally educated and others not. It is supposed that he was needed as the helper to his father on the farm.

It appears at time of signing brother's (Thomas snr) Marriage cert he couldn't write.
The following is a useful indication regarding Educatioon in South Wales.
....................the population'. He estimated that the number of children in Wales 'attending schools of all descriptions was only 103,247, whereas there ought to have been at the rate of one in eight of the population, 145,392 attending schools', so that there appeared 'to be at least 42,145 children in Wales without day-school instruction', and these children belonged to the classes that were in most need of public sympathy and aid'. Moreover, he was very concerned that the Established Church was much more successful than the Nonconformists in founding schools, and regretted that 38,925 children in Wales attended schools supported by the Church of England, whilst only 14,975 attended schools supported by Dissenters.
http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/BritishSchools.html

He lived Caretaker / leaseholder in Stanwell Park (occupying the house built by Sir Thomas Mitchell the explorer) in 1893. He died on 19 June 1937 in Helensburgh. NSW. David was buried on 19 June 1937 in Sydney - Worarnora. Grave : Woranora Cemetery NSW - Sutherland Grv 205 Sect 3 MME Parents: William HOPKINS-88 and Mary MORGAN (HOPKINS)-89.

Spouse: Living.

Spouse: Mary Elizabeth NORTHEY (HOPKINS)-513. Mary Elizabeth NORTHEY (HOPKINS) and David Thomas HOPKINS were married on 23 July 1883 in Sydney NSW - Wesleyan Parsonage, Cleveland St..⁶⁵⁴
David Thomas Hopkins was the son of a farmer in Llanilid, Glamorgan, Wales and it seems he worked on the small farm with his father. His death certificate claims he was married in Wales and he emigrated to Queensland, Australia in his 20's. He spent some time in Northern NSW and then Wollongong / Bulli / Stanwell Park area.
He married Elizabeth Northey who was a 'canny' business woman. The family appears to have prospered at Stanwell Park with David operating a haulage / contracting business, particularly supplying timber to the growing coal mining industry around Bulli. It seems he also participated in the 'heavy work' related to the Guest House which, it seems, was operated by his wife Elizabeth. There are references to him being a sportsman and a jovial fellow.

References to the family by Michael Adams and press notices indicate that David & Elizabeth were significant in the very small 'village' of Stanwell Park.

Stanwell Park is an icon of Australian history. It was the home of Sir Thomas Mitchell the explorer. [During a trip to Queensland in 2004 we repeatedly came across acknowledgement of his explorations. He 'appeared' at St George and of course the town of Mitchell bears his name. He is buried in Sydney.]

Lawrence Hargraves the 'pioneer of flight' lived and conducted his experiments at Stanwell Park. He is acknowledged as the inspiration for the Wright Brothers designs for the first heavier than air flight in 1903. Indeed Hargraves, using his box kites designs and the winds of Stanwell Park was lifted from the gound by a tethered kite. The story of Hargraves is beautifully written in a book 'Wind beneath his wings, Lawrence Hargraves Stanwell Park" by Michael Adams.
David Hopkins knew Mitchell and Hargraves and is mentioned in the above book. While the Hopkins are not 'historical' they were at least 'touched by history'.
During the late 19th century there were about six families at Stanwell Park. One can imagine it was a close community.

An extract from the "South Coast Times" 15th April 1932 Ref 9302
' Electric light officially switched on by D Hopkins, one of the oldest residents of Stanwell Park, in the presence of Shire Councillors. Installed by Bulli Shire Council to replace Hurricane Lamps. Celebration at "Stanwell House" of Mr & Mrs D Hopkins"
Full Account Local Government Electricity Supply Street Lighting

Children were: Edward Samuel "Ted" HOPKINS-4358, Edith Jane "Edie" HOPKINS (DAVIES)-524, Living, Ethel Mary HOPKINS (TONKIN) (O'GRADY)-526, Living.

David Thomas "Dave" HOPKINS was born on 15 August 1911 in Broken Hill NSW. As a young teenager he left home and went to live with a family at Merbein. It is said that family wanted to adopt him. He was a Fruit Grower - Merbein. He died in a road accident while driving a tractor on 11 February 1969 in Merbein South Vic. I guess it is somewhat a cruel twist of fate that he died as he did in a road accident when driving his tractor. a machine he was most skilled at using when off the road. Dave was buried in February 1989 in Merbein Vic.⁶⁵⁵ Grave : AL 38 [Photo] Uncle David was a laconic, 'gentleman of nature'. He understood about the environment before the word became popular. He'd explain facts about nature in a way that made it a great story.
He battled with a fruit block at Merbein, established it from bare ground and it seemed an almost regular event that he'd be wiped out by hail, diseases and poor prices.
He always slept outside on a camp bed, no matter the season or the weather and didn't seem to mind the ferocious mosquitoes.
He had a great sense of humour and rarely seemed to get annoyed or angry. He had a 'slow fuse' when things went wrong, but when he exploded it was better to find a quiet place somewhere.
For a couple of years as a young teenager I drove his tractor while he put the picked Sultana grapes on the trailer. He used to chide me that he'd never make a profit while I kept eating grapes and when I knocked out a strainer post with the tractor he seemed to think it was amusing.
He always had a couple of sheep dogs wandering along with him, sleeping under his bed or waiting for him wherever he was. They understood his gestures and whistles and knew when they were in trouble. He worked at the Yelta sheep yards with his dogs during sheep sales.
Parents: Thomas James (Jnr) HOPKINS-10 and Margaret KERIN (HOPKINS)-11.

Spouse: Mary Mabel MCDONALD (HOPKINS)-571. Mary Mabel MCDONALD (HOPKINS) and David Thomas "Dave" HOPKINS were married on 24 April 1937 in Merbein Vic - Church of England. Children were: Living, Living.

Edmund HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1866 in UK - Wales - Glamorgan - Aberdare or Pentre Ystradyfodwg.^632,656 About 1881 he was a Colliery Blacksmith, above ground in UK Wales - Glamorgan.⁶⁵⁷ 1881 coincides with the 1881 census. He is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1966 in UK - Wales - possibly Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

Spouse: Elizabeth HOPKINS (NEE UNKNOWN)-4468. Elizabeth HOPKINS (NEE UNKNOWN) and Edmund HOPKINS were married about 1890 in UK - Wales - Glamorgan. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.

Edward HOPKINS was baptized on 9 March 1856 in UK - Wales - Llanilid, Glamorganshire Gwt Farm house.⁶⁵⁸ He was born in 1856 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire - Dist of Bridgend - Llanilid.⁶⁵⁹ His birth date has been deduced from the cemetery record. (died aged 17 in 1878). However, there is an Edward baptised in 1856 who appears to belong to 'our' William & Mary. He died on 7 October 1873 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire - Dist of Bridgend - Llanilid. Edward was buried after 7 October 1873 in UK - Wales Llanilid Cem Dist Bridgend, Glamorganshire.⁶⁶⁰ Grave : Grv 73 Llanilid Cem Dist Bridgend, Glamorganshire WALES UK Parents: William HOPKINS-88 and Mary MORGAN (HOPKINS)-89.

Edward HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1876 in UK Wales - Newcastle, Glamorgan.⁶⁶¹ He is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1976 in NSW - possibly Parents: Hopkin "Twin 1" HOPKINS-782 and Martha HOPKINS (NEE UNKNOWN)-799.

Edward Samuel "Ted" HOPKINS was born in 1884 in Berrima NSW.⁶⁶² He lived [ occupation unknown ] in Waterfall NSW about 1911. He died in 1950 in Sydney NSW - Liverpool.⁶⁶³ Ted was buried about 1950 in Sydney - assumed. Parents: David Thomas HOPKINS-511 and Mary Elizabeth NORTHEY (HOPKINS)-513.

Spouse: Annie E. FENTON (HOPKINS)-788. Annie E. FENTON (HOPKINS) and Edward Samuel "Ted" HOPKINS were married in 1910 in NSW.³⁹² "Ted married and moved to Waterfall" History of Stanwell Park Children were: Living, Living, Living.

Eric HOPKINS was born about 1920 in Broken Hill NSW - possibly. He died in a truck accident about 1940. He was buried about 1940 in Adelaide SA - possibly. Molly Hopkins (Niemann) gives his name as Keith (?) Parents: David Edward (B.E.M.) HOPKINS-90 and Mabel 'May' M PARROTT (HOPKINS)-529.

George HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1839 in UK Wales - Llanilid, Glamorganshire (Crown Inn).^{630,632,633,634,664} "Parents Spoke English & Welsh" a phrase found in reference to their son Edmund. About 1861 he was a Blacksmith, Farrier, Vet, Haulage contractor, Guest House Owner in Moved :- Pentre, Ystradyfodwg, Rhondda - added 's' to Hopkin. He immigrated before 1893 to AUSTRALIA - possibly / questionable.⁶⁶⁵ The History of Stanwell Park included the following: "For a while his (David Thomas') two brothers George & William joined him, helping to renovate the old but solid cottage into a boarding house." This indicates he definitely travelled to Australia, his arrival details are unknown. It is likely to have been prior to 1893.
His residence in Australia is somewhat contentious. His youngest daughter Catherine is reported to have died in Wales in 1900. It is possible he had returned to Wales prior to this time. Did he leave his family behind (David Thomas is reported to have left a son) ? In 1893 George's three youngest children (if alive) would have been 13 yrs, 15 yrs & 16 yrs respectively.
However this George had a son George. Is it possible the above reference from Stanwell Park history should indicate a newphew to David Thomas rather than a brother.
No records of arrival in Assisted Immigration for NSW or Queensland have been found.(Sept 2005)
About 1893 George was a Builder in Stanwell Park NSW (questionable). He died before 1939 in Unknown. He was buried before 1939 in Unknown. Parents: William HOPKINS-88 and Mary MORGAN (HOPKINS)-89.

Spouse: Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784. Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN) and George HOPKINS were married about 1861 in UK - Wales - assumed.⁶⁶⁶ He was unmarried when the 1861 Census was taken.
Children were: Ann HOPKINS-791, Edmund HOPKINS-792, George HOPKINS-793, Sarah HOPKINS-790, Jane HOPKINS-794, Catherine HOPKINS-4465, David HOPKINS-4466, Gwenllian HOPKINS-795, Mary HOPKINS-796, Daniel HOPKINS-4467, Catherine HOPKINS-797, Hopkin HOPKINS-4474.

George HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1868 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan.^632,633 As mention in his father's notes it was not his father but he who assisted in the building of the guest House at Stanwell Park. This is pure supposition because of the circumstances that surround his father.

He is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1968 in UK - Wales - possibly Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

Gwenllian HOPKINS³⁰ was born in 1877 in UK - Wales - Ystradyfodwg, 8 Alma Place Glamorgan.^{632,633,634,637} She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1977 in UK - Wales - possibly Parents: George HOPKINS-779 and Gwenllian HOPKINS ( NEE UNKNOWN)-784.

Hopkin HOPKINS was born before 8 January 1792 in UK - Wales - Glamorganshire assumed.⁶³⁰ He was baptized on 8 January 1792 in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan.⁶⁶⁷ About 1812 he was a Blacksmith in UK - Wales - LLantwit Major Glamorgan. Parents: David HOPKINS-4455 and Living.