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George Charles Reed

b. 23 September 1850, d. 19 September 1909

Birth

George Charles Reed was born on 23 September 1850 at Clarence Street in Sydney. According to Luxford's "Reed Family History", "two other children appeared - in 1850 George Charles and 1852 Mary Ann".1,2,3,4 He was baptized on 13 October 1850 at St James church in Sydney, New South Wales, Australian Colonies.4

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

George Charles Reed and Mary Ann Peters were married on 1 January 1877 at St Stephen's Church of England at Bourke in Bourke. "George ... was (at North Bourke) ... when he married Mary Ann Peters on 1st January, 1877."1,5,6

Children with Mary Ann Peters (b. 9 November 1856, d. 7 February 1944)

SonEdward John Bloxham Reed (b. 14 December 1878, d. 4 November 1881)
SonGilbert George Joseph Whye Reed (b. 28 February 1880, d. 26 March 1949)
DaughterFrances Heazle Reed (b. 17 February 1882)
DaughterEthel Mary Ann Reed (b. 28 July 1883)
DaughterEmily Beatrice Reed (b. 1 July 1885, d. 3 August 1907)
SonBertie Augustus Reed (b. 17 December 1887, d. 10 January 1952)
SonJames Reed (b. 13 February 1890)
SonGeorge Charles Reed (b. 29 July 1892, d. 22 September 1958)
SonWilliam Reed (b. 8 August 1895, d. 9 May 1958)

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"1,7 George Charles Reed and Mary Ann Peters lived at Darling Street in Bourke, New South Wales, Australian Colonies, on 5 April 1891. The household included 4 males and 4 females.8

Working life

  • In September 1873 George Charles Reed was a publican at Bourke Hotel in Darling Street in Bourke. "In November 1867, two allotments in Anson Street, Bourke were purchased in his name and in September, 1873 he was granted the licence of the Bourke Hotel, Darling Street." This was the third inn in the town.1,9,10,11
  • In September 1875 George Charles Reed was a publican at the Overland Hotel at North Bourke in Bourke. "In 1875 George took over the licence of the Overland Hotel, North Bourke."1
  • In August 1875 George Charles Reed was a sold his Hotel business at Bourke Hotel in Darling Street in Bourke. "Notice. I have this day authorised Mr GS Gibb of the Bourke Hotel to receive all Monies due to me, and his receipt will be held a sufficient discharge. GC Reed". George Sampson Gibb had married his sister, Mary Ann Reed, three years earlier. Gibb also placed an advertisement in the same edition of the newspaper. "The Bourke Hotel. Darling Street Bourke. Lately owned by GC Reed has been purchased by GS Gibb, who now begs to inform his Friends and the Public that he is prepared to offer them the Best Accommodation that can be obtained in Bourke. The Hotel has been renovated, and visitors will find every comfort so necessary to ensure the success of any Business. The bar has been stocked with Wines and Liquors of the best brand., Overlanders and Commercial Travellers will find every convenience."12
  • On 14 December 1875 George Charles Reed was a publican at Overland Hotel at North Bourke in Bourke.13
  • On 21 January 1876 George Charles Reed was a granted a publican's license at Overland Hotel in North Bourke.14
  • On 1 January 1877 George Charles Reed was a publican in Bourke.6
  • On 11 February 1878 George Charles Reed was a publican at Shakespeare Hotel in Bourke. "Another reference to George's Hotel interestes is dated 11/2/1878 and relates to the licence of the Shakespeare Hotel, Mitchell and Glen (Streets, Bourke)."1
  • On 10 March 1879 George Charles Reed was a publican in Bourke.15
  • On 21 March 1879 George Charles Reed was a publican at Overland Hotel at North Bourke in Bourke.13
  • On 16 May 1880 George Charles Reed was a publican at North Bourke in Bourke.16
  • On 30 June 1881 George Charles Reed was a storekeeper in Bourke.17
  • In May 1882 George Charles Reed was boarding house keeper at North Bourke in Bourke.18
  • On 6 September 1883 George Charles Reed was a wood carter at East Bourke in Bourke.19
  • On 13 June 1884 George Charles Reed was a granted a timber license for hardwood in Bourke.20
  • On 27 October 1886 George Charles Reed was a cook at Charlton in Bourke.21
  • On 10 June 1888 George Charles Reed was a contractor in Bourke.22
  • On 6 August 1890 George Charles Reed was a labourer in Bourke.23
  • On 29 December 1892 George Charles Reed was a labourer in Bourke.24
  • On 8 March 1896 George Charles Reed was a labourer in Bourke.25

Property

George Charles Reed purchased land for 5 pounds on 25 November 1867 at section 18, lot 5, 1 acre, Anson Street, in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia.1,26 He purchased land for five pounds on 25 November 1867 at section 18, lot 6, 1 acre, corner of Anson Street and the billabong, in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia.27 He sold land to James Moloney (Customs Officer, Bourke) on 10 September 1873 at section 18, lot 6, 1 acre, corner of Anson Street and the billabong, in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia.27 He sold land to James Moloney (Customs Officer, Bourke) on 10 September 1873 at section 18, lot 5, 1 acre, Anson Street, in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia.26 He purchased land from John E Kelly on 19 June 1875 in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia. He purchased lot 2 in section 11 (2 roods) from John Edward Kelly. This may have been a residence attached to the Family Hotel (which was next door).28 He purchased 2 roods of land from John Edward Kelly (publican of Bourke) on 19 June 1875 at section 11 lot 2, Darling Street, in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia.29 He sold land to Edward Warmoll on 4 September 1878 in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia.28 He sold 2 roods of land to Edward Warmoll (publican of Bourke) on 4 September 1878 at section 11 lot 2, Darling Street, in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia. Warmoll mortgaged the land to the Australian Joint Stock Bank on 1 December 1879. The bank foreclosed on this mortgage on 28 June 1888. It was then bought by James Murphy.2930,31,32 He purchased land from Joseph Becker on 30 June 1881 at section 4, lot 10, 2 roods, corner of Darling and Narran Streets, in North Bourke, NSW. Becker was the original purchaser from government. He had paid 41 pounds and 6 shillings on 27 May 1868. Reed mortgaged the land to John Thomas Campbell Ranken (Stock and Station Agent, Bourke) on 14 April 1881.17 He sold land to Alfred Kirkpatrick on 11 July 1881 at section 4, lot 10, 2 roods, corner of Darling and Narran Streets, in North Bourke, NSW. George Reed had only owned the land for 12 days!17 He was a witness when Alexander Reed a sold land to Cavendish Lister Nevile (Solicitor, Bourke) on 11 October 1881 at section 21, lot 5, 1 acre, Anson Street, in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia. He had obtained a replacement deed for the NSW Land Titles Office on 29 August 1881. Both he and his brother (George Charles Reed) supplied statutory declarations that the original deed had been destroyed by fire.3330,31,32

Death

George Charles Reed witnessed the death of Private James Reed, 80th Regiment of Foot, on 30 January 1898 at North Bourke in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia. "In their later years, (James and Frances Reed) lived with their daughter Sarah Ann and her husband Michael Brennan in North Bourke. The Brennan's fourth daughter Isabella was said to be the first white child born at North Bourke, in 1869. Frances died in April 1895 and James in January 1898, aged 88 and leaving, it was reported, nine surviving children, 'held in high esteem', 86 grandchildren and over 40 great grandchildren."1,2 George Charles Reed died from phosphorous poisoning on 19 September 1909 at age 58 at Bourke Hospital in Bourke.34,35,36

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. [S1649] St James church (Sydney, NSW), , , ; digital index, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com.au : accessed ).
  5. [S611] NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Index to NSW Marriages, (Registry of BDM), 2323/1877, George Charles Reed and Mary Ann Peters, Bourke.
  6. [S1777] Template Error
  7. [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
  8. [S1749] G C Reed household, Darling Street, 5 Apr 1891 Census, NSW, Bourke, NSW Records Authority.
  9. [S679] Datelining Bourke, Edited, History of Bourke Journal, Volume 5 (Bourke NSW: Bourke and District Historical Society, 1966-1992), page 95.
  10. [S1658] "," Australian Town and Country Journal, Sydney, ; online image, Trove (https://trove.nla.gov.au/ : accessed ), Newspapers and Gazettes., Bourke; news; 27 September 1873; Mr G Reed opened the Bourke Hotel; online; 6 May 2023; page 7; http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70481205
  11. [S1779] The Treasury, Lists of Licenses Issued accessed through Ancestry on 6 May 2023 at - https://www.ancestry.com.au/imageviewer/collections/1792/images/41718_329539-00196. Original record: State Records Authority of New South Wales, Kingswood, Certificates for Publicans' Licences, 1830-1849, 1853-1899, 1873, Printed lists of licenses issued, 1866-82, 1895-1900, 1907-10, NRS 14411, reel 1243, page 2245, Treasury Notice, 14 Oct 1873.
  12. [S1630] "," The Central Australian and Bourke Telegraph, Bourke, ; print, National Library of Australia (: accessed )., The Bourke Hotel; advertisement; 2 August 1875; transcribed by JM Fleming; 1991
  13. [S679] , History of Bourke Journal, vol 4 (Bourke NSW: Bourke and District Historical Society, 1966-1992), page 64.
  14. [S1779] The Treasury, Return of Publican's Licenses accessed through Ancestry on 7 May 2023 at - https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/900163513:1792. Original record: State Records Authority of New South Wales, Kingswood, Printed lists of licenses issued, 1866-82, NRS 14411, reel 1243, page 174, 21 Jan 1876, George C Reed, West Bourke, the Overland Hotel.
  15. [S1721] JM Fleming, Reed family baptisms at St Stephen's Anglican church Bourke, SAG Reel 335, Edward John Bloxham Reed, 10 Mar 1879, page 10
  16. [S1721] JM Fleming, Reed family baptisms at St Stephen's Anglican church Bourke, SAG Reel 335, Gilbert George Joseph Whye Reed, 16 May 1880, page 12
  17. [S1684] JM Fleming, Family Reed land summary, NSW land deed volume 82 folio 18
  18. [S1721] JM Fleming, Reed family baptisms at St Stephen's Anglican church Bourke, SAG Reel 335, Frances Hazel Reed, May 1882, page 14
  19. [S1721] JM Fleming, Reed family baptisms at St Stephen's Anglican church Bourke, SAG Reel 335, Ethel Mary Ann Reed, 6 Sep 1883, page 17
  20. [S1779] Crown Lands Commissioner, Government Gazette accessed through Ancestry on 10 May 2023 at - https://www.ancestry.com.au/discoveryui-content/view/3252454:2172. Original record: State Records Authority of New South Wales, Kingswood, Timber Licenses, April-June 1884, New South Wales Government Gazette. Assorted volumes, 1853–1899, page 3805.
  21. [S1721] JM Fleming, Reed family baptisms at St Stephen's Anglican church Bourke, SAG Reel 335, Emily Beatrice Reed, 27 Oct 1886, number 958, page 70, born 1 Jul 1885 at Charlton, (page 22)
  22. [S1721] JM Fleming, Reed family baptisms at St Stephen's Anglican church Bourke, SAG Reel 335, Bertie Augustus Reed, 10 Jun 1888, number 1146, page 83, born 17 Dec 1887 at Bourke, (page 23)
  23. [S1721] JM Fleming, Reed family baptisms at St Stephen's Anglican church Bourke, SAG Reel 335, James Reed, 6 Aug 1890, number 1245, page 90, born 13 Feb 1890 at Bourke, (page 24)
  24. [S1721] JM Fleming, Reed family baptisms at St Stephen's Anglican church Bourke, SAG Reel 335, George Charles Reed, 29 Dec 1892, number 1450, page 106, born 29 Jul 1892 at Bourke, (page 25)
  25. [S1721] JM Fleming, Reed family baptisms at St Stephen's Anglican church Bourke, SAG Reel 335, William Reed, 8 Mar 1896, number 1663, page 118, born 8 Aug 1895 at Bourke, (page 27)
  26. [S1684] JM Fleming, Family Reed land summary, NSW land deed volume 72 folio 204
  27. [S1684] JM Fleming, Family Reed land summary, NSW land deed volume 72 folio 205
  28. [S1679] JM Fleming, Family Reed 1846 Prudence Whye Murphy, NSW land deeds vol 38 folio 29; vol 233 fol 181; and vol 260 fol 245
  29. [S1684] JM Fleming, Family Reed land summary, NSW land deed volume 223 folio 181
  30. [S1679] JM Fleming, Family Reed 1846 Prudence Whye Murphy, several lots listed in vol 342 folio 209
  31. [S1684] JM Fleming, Family Reed land summary, NSW land deed volume 342 folio 210
  32. [S1684] JM Fleming, Family Reed land summary, NSW land deed volume 342 folio 209
  33. [S1684] JM Fleming, Family Reed land summary, NSW land deed volume 72 folio 206
  34. [S1631] NSW, Registers of Coroner's Inquests , , , "," ; digital images, Ancestry, Ancestry (www.ancestry.com : accessed, )., 3; George Charles Reed; 1909; 12 October 1909; accessed; 14 January 2022
  35. [S612] NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Index to NSW Deaths, (Registry of BDM), 12537/1909.
  36. [S1656] "," The Daily Telegraph, Sydney, ; online image, Trove (https://trove.nla.gov.au/ : accessed ), Newspapers and Gazettes., Verdict of Suicide; news article; 13 October 1909; page 10; http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article238223243; 8 February 2022
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