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Jane Elizabeth Reed

b. 16 June 1856

Birth

Jane Elizabeth Reed was born on 16 June 1856 at 17 Clarence Street in Sydney. "In July 1848 when ... Frances was born her father was a labourer, residing in Clarence Street. Occupation and residence remained unchanged until at least June 1856 when their last child Jane was born."1,2,3,4,5 She was baptized on 24 August 1856 at St Philip's Church in Sydney, New South Wales, Australian Colonies.5

Parents

FatherPrivate James Reed, 80th Regiment of Foot (b. 14 December 1808, d. 30 January 1898)
MotherFrances Heazle (b. 1812, d. 5 April 1895)

Family life

Joseph Maxwell, Junior, and Jane Elizabeth Reed were married in July 1871 in Bourke.6,7

Children with Joseph Maxwell, Junior, (b. 1846, d. 6 February 1929)

SonAlexander Maxwell (b. August 1871, d. July 1872)
SonRichard James Oxley ("Oxley") Maxwell (b. July 1873, d. 1950)
DaughterKate Heazle Maxwell+ (b. 26 September 1875, d. 9 November 1936)
DaughterFrances Annie Maxwell (b. 3 December 1877, d. May 1878)
DaughterEliza Emily Tobin ("Lila") Maxwell+ (b. 11 December 1878, d. December 1973)
SonAugustus George Maxwell (b. 23 April 1881, d. 30 April 1881)
SonAlbert Charles Maxwell (b. 7 February 1883, d. 1928)
DaughterFrances Prudence Maxwell (b. May 1885, d. 4 November 1888)
SonPrivate Joseph Henry ("Harry") Maxwell (b. September 1887, d. 3 May 1917)
SonEdward H Maxwell (b. February 1890)
DaughterBlanche Olive Maxwell (b. March 1892)
DaughterJane Elizabeth Maxwell (b. 21 September 1894, d. after 23 September 1894)
SonNorman Harold Maxwell (b. August 1895)
SonWilliam Walter Maxwell (b. February 1898)
SonJohn S Maxwell (b. October 1903)

Residence information

They migrated with from to about 1862. "James' and Frances' obituaries in the 'Western Herald' are quite specific that the family moved to Bourke in 1862... The year is significant because it marks the beginning of land selection under the provisions of the Robertson land acts. For several years there had been severe unemployment in Sydney and agitation for land reform, that is, to allow small selectors to move in on the great holdings of the squatters, was vigorous. Provision was made for Crown lands to be selected 'at a price of £1 per acre, with an initial payment of 25 percent and the remainder within three years'."
"From 1860 it was possible to travel as far as Penrith by train, by Cobb & Co. coach to Dubbo, then by whatever transport was available (frequently horseback) for 400 miles to Bourke. It is likely that the Reeds had to organise their own transport to carry household goods and the women and children"1,8 Joseph Maxwell, Junior, and Jane Elizabeth Reed lived in Gongolgon, NSW, Australia, on 12 June 1899.9 Joseph Maxwell, Junior, and she lived in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia, in 1903.10

Property

Jane Elizabeth Reed purchased land for five pounds on 25 November 1867 at section 21, lot 6, 1 acre, corner Anson and Richard Streets, in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia.11 She was a witness when Alexander Maxwell a purchased 2 roods for 7 pounds and 15 shillings on 25 September 1871 at section 8 lot 3, Oxley Street, in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia.12 She sold land to George Funston (haycutter, Bourke) on 26 January 1878 at section 21, lot 6, 1 acre, corner Anson and Richard Streets, in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia.11

Death

Jane Elizabeth Reed died. She died on 31 March 1924 at age 67 at her residence in Bourke.13,14,15,10 She was buried on 31 March 1924 at Bourke Church of England Cemetery in Bourke.13,14

Citations

  1. [S303] "Research Report: Reed family facts", 1986, Robert Luxford; Fleming Family History Archive, Sydney.
  2. [S326] Death Certificate, James Reed, Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, NSW, Vol 1898 No 5.
  3. [S405] Death Certificate, Frances Reed, Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, NSW, Vol 1895 No 4274.
  4. [S1390] NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Index to NSW Births and Baptisms, (Registry of BDM), Birth certificate for Female Reed at Sydney, 672/1856, father James, mother Frances.
  5. [S1734] Baptismal Record: Reed, Jane Elizabeth, Vol 1856 Baptism Register of St Philip's church, Sydney, No 409 on page 28, SAG Reel 91, (24 August 1856), Sydney Anglican Parishes, Sydney
  6. [S679] , History of Bourke Journal, volume 11 (Bourke NSW: Bourke and District Historical Society, 1966-1992), pages 107, 181 and 223.
  7. [S611] NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Index to NSW Marriages, (Registry of BDM), Joseph Maxwell and Jane Elizabeth Reed, Bourke, 1806/1871.
  8. [S1634] "," The Western Herald, Bourke, ; online image, Trove (: accessed ), Newspapers and Gazettes., Death of Mrs M A Farrell; obituary; 9 July 1934; page 4; http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article141971352; 10 February 2022
  9. [S1661] "," Illawarra Mercury, Wollongong, ; online image, Trove (https://trove.nla.gov.au/ : accessed ), Newspapers and Gazettes., Marriage; public notice; 17 June 1899; page 2; http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article132326546; 2 February 2022
  10. [S1634] "," The Western Herald, Bourke, ; online image, Trove (: accessed ), Newspapers and Gazettes., Obituary, Mr Joseph Maxwell; obituary; 13 February 1929; page 3; http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article141995629; 2 February 2022
  11. [S1684] JM Fleming, Family Reed land summary, NSW land deed volume 72 folio 207
  12. [S1684] JM Fleming, Family Reed land summary, NSW land deed volume 137 folio 23
  13. [S1634] "," The Western Herald, Bourke, ; online image, Trove (: accessed ), Newspapers and Gazettes., Death of a Well Known Resident; obituary; 2 April 1924; page 2; http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article142663794; 2 February 2022
  14. [S612] NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Index to NSW Deaths, (Registry of BDM), 3926/1924 Bourke.
  15. [S1634] "," The Western Herald, Bourke, ; online image, Trove (: accessed ), Newspapers and Gazettes., Death; death notice; 2 April 1924; page 2; http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article142663787; 2 February 2022
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