Beatrice Nellie Simmonds 1884–1961 – Australian Royalty: Genealogy of the colony of New South Wales

Beatrice Nellie Simmonds, 1884–1961 (aged 76 years)

Simmonds, Beatric Nellie (1885-1961) at age 17

Simmonds, Beatrice Nellie (1884-1961) and Norris, Sarah (1859-1940)

Norris, Sarah (1860-1940) and children Simmonds, Beatrice Nellie (1885-1961), Simmonds, Albert Archibald (1887-1964) and Simmonds, John Frederick (1882-1950)

Name

Beatrice Nellie Simmonds

Name: Beatrice Nellie /Simmonds/
Given names: Beatrice Nellie
Surname: Simmonds

Name

Beatrice Nellie Farry — married name

Name: Beatrice Nellie /Farry/
Type of name: married name

Name

Beatrice Nellie Harrison — married name

Name: Beatrice Nellie /Harrison/
Type of name: married name

Gender Female


Birth	September 18, 1884 27 25 Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom Address: Sidney Place, Havelock Road Source: Email - Griffiths, Rob Jul 2008 Source: Document - Birth Certificate
Immigration	April 13, 1885 (aged 6 months) Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Source: Ancestry.com. New South Wales, Australia, Assisted Immigrant Passenger Lists, 1828-1896 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007 Text: Edward, a baker aged 27, his wife Sarah aged 27 and their son John aged 2 and Beatrice an infant were immigrants who sailed on the ship 'Aberdeen' departing Plymouth and arriving Sydney 13 Apr 1885.
Event	Reference September 14, 1899 (aged 14 years) Source: unknown Text: "I have known Miss Beatrice Simmonds about ten years ; she is one whom for respectability, intelligence, and character I can heartily recommend ; I am greatly interested in her welfare, and with much pleasure give her my best recommendation. Samuel Fox Rector of St. James Croydon Sept. 14/99
Occupation	Mistress of the Girl's Department of the Public School 1901 (aged 16 years) Erskineville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Employer: New South Wales Department of Public Instruction Source: unknown Text: 'Mrs B. Farry, Superior Public School, Erskineville Department of Public Instruction Sydney 26th September 1901 Madam, I am directed by the Minister of Public Instruction to request that you will proceed to Erskineville for the purpose of acting work as Mistress on probation of the Girls Department of the Public School thereat. When the neccessary executive authority has been obtained, your appointment will be gazetted. Salary will be paid you in accordance with Regulations from the date of your entry on duty. Salary £102. At present the above school ranks in the 1st class. This school is under the supervision of Senior Inspector Parkinson whose official address is "Le Hearneau", Merchant St, Stanmore. It will be your duty to communicate with the Senior Inspector upon all matters relating to the Department under your charge and to your position as Teacher. You should furnish a copy of your birth certificate for notation. I have the honour to be, Madam, Your most obedient Servant P. Board Under Secretary per...'
Religious marriage	Thomas Farry — View this family April 17, 1902 (aged 17 years) Croydon, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Name of addressee: St. James Anglican Church Source: Document - Marriage Certificate Text: Thomas was described as a public school teacher from Ashfield, a bachelor, born at Ilford, New South Wales, age 30. Beatrice was from Croydon, a spinster, born at Birmingham, England. age 17. The consent of Sarah Simmonds being mother of the bride was given in writing to the marriage of Beatrice Nellie Simmonds with Thomas Farry the said Beatrice Nellie Simmonds being under the age of twenty-one years.
Religious marriage	Frederick Alfred Harrison — View this family March 19, 1913 (aged 28 years) Guyra, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Name of addressee: St. James Anglican Church Source: Document - Marriage Certificate Text: Frederick was described as 29, a blacksmith and Beatrice as a sewing-mistress of Glen-Inness Public School, and a widow. Frederick recorded his father as Charles Harrison, a sailor and mother as Kezia Martin - formerly Harrison. Beatrice was 28.
Death	June 13, 1961 (aged 76 years) Rydalmere, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Address: Rydalmere Mental Hospital Source: Email - Griffiths, Rob Jul 2008 Text: Beatrice was admitted to Rydalmere Mental hospital because she suffered severe dementia, and her family could no longer look after her. Source: Document - Death Certificate Text: Beatrices' usual address was recorded as 29 Sturdee Street Wentworthville, age 76, cause of death Cerebral thrombosis - 6 days, senility - years
Burial	June 15, 1961 (2 days after death) Rookwood, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Cemetery: Rookwood Cemetery Source: Email - Griffiths, Rob Jul 2008 Harrison, Frederick Alfred (1882-1964) and Simmonds, Beatrice Nellie (1885-1961) - gravestone Norris, Sarah (1859-1940), Harrison, Frederick Alfred (1882-1964) and Simmonds, Beatrice Nellie (1884-1961) - gravesite

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: August 16, 1857 23 22 — Wellington, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom Christening: August 16, 1857 23 22 — Wellington, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom Census: 1871 — Lady Wood, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Religious marriage: February 16, 1879 — Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Census: 1881 — Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Immigration: April 13, 1885 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Occupation: Baker, pastrycook and confectioner — between 1889 and 1890 — Croydon, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Military: Boer War — 1902 Marriage: 1903 — Johannesburg, South Africa Divorce: 1908 — New South Wales, Australia Death: May 30, 1918 — Roodiam, Fauresmith, Free State, South Africa Burial: Koffiefontein, Free State, South Africa Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Sarah Norris Frances Amy Simmonds John Frederick Simmonds Beatrice Nellie Simmonds … Simmonds Albert Archibald Simmonds Family with spouse Johanna Maria Hammer Alletta Helen Simmonds Ethel May Simmonds Cora Johanna Simmonds Edward Henry Simmonds Edward Henry Simmonds 1857–1918 Birth: August 16, 1857 23 22 — Wellington, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom Death: May 30, 1918 — Roodiam, Fauresmith, Free State, South Africa
mother	Links Birth: June 27, 1859 36 31 — Feckenham, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom Census: 1871 — Feckenham, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom Religious marriage: February 16, 1879 — Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Immigration: April 13, 1885 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Divorce: 1908 — New South Wales, Australia Death: January 3, 1940 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: January 4, 1940 — Rookwood, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Edward Henry Simmonds Frances Amy Simmonds John Frederick Simmonds Beatrice Nellie Simmonds … Simmonds Albert Archibald Simmonds Sarah Norris 1859–1940 Birth: June 27, 1859 36 31 — Feckenham, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom Death: January 3, 1940 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage	Religious marriage — February 16, 1879 — Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Divorce	Divorce — 1908 — New South Wales, Australia
3 years elder sister	Links Birth: 1881 23 21 — Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Death: 1881 — Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Frances Amy Simmonds 1881–1881 Birth: 1881 23 21 — Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Death: 1881 — Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
23 months elder brother	Links Birth: November 12, 1882 25 23 — Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Baptism: January 7, 1883 25 23 — Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Immigration: April 13, 1885 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: August 31, 1904 — Concord, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Immigration: March 6, 1920 — San Francisco, California, United States Immigration: December 19, 1930 — San Francisco, California, United States Immigration: March 31, 1937 — San Francisco, California, United States Death: November 12, 1950 — Stockton, California, United States Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Winifred Fox Gwendoline Mary Simmonds Lillian Margaret Simmonds Dorothy Patricia Simmonds Florence Winifred Simmonds Kathleen Frances Simmonds John Frederick Simmonds 1882–1950 Birth: November 12, 1882 25 23 — Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Death: November 12, 1950 — Stockton, California, United States
23 months herself	Links Birth: September 18, 1884 27 25 — Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom Immigration: April 13, 1885 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Event: Reference — September 14, 1899 Occupation: Mistress of the Girl's Department of the Public School — 1901 — Erskineville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: April 17, 1902 — Croydon, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: March 19, 1913 — Guyra, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 13, 1961 — Rydalmere, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: June 15, 1961 — Rookwood, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Thomas Farry Thomas Idris Farry Bernard John Farry Esma Beatrice Farry Archibald Albert Farry Family with spouse Frederick Alfred Harrison Gracie Elaine Harrison Hazel Agnes Harrison Frederick Cecil Harrison Mavis Nellie Harrison Alfred William Harrison Beatrice Nellie Simmonds 1884–1961 Birth: September 18, 1884 27 25 — Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom Death: June 13, 1961 — Rydalmere, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: before October 13, 1887 30 28 Death: before October 13, 1887 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships … Simmonds 1887–1887 Birth: before October 13, 1887 30 28 Death: before October 13, 1887
younger brother	Links Birth: October 13, 1887 30 28 — Woy Woy, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: May 12, 1909 — Campsie, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: September 28, 1964 — Hurstville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: September 29, 1964 — Woronora, South Coast and Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Whitton Stanton Eastwood Simmonds Albert Archibald Simmonds 1887–1964 Birth: October 13, 1887 30 28 — Woy Woy, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Death: September 28, 1964 — Hurstville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Father’s family with Johanna Maria Hammer
father	Links Birth: August 16, 1857 23 22 — Wellington, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom Christening: August 16, 1857 23 22 — Wellington, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom Census: 1871 — Lady Wood, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Religious marriage: February 16, 1879 — Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Census: 1881 — Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Immigration: April 13, 1885 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Occupation: Baker, pastrycook and confectioner — between 1889 and 1890 — Croydon, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Military: Boer War — 1902 Marriage: 1903 — Johannesburg, South Africa Divorce: 1908 — New South Wales, Australia Death: May 30, 1918 — Roodiam, Fauresmith, Free State, South Africa Burial: Koffiefontein, Free State, South Africa Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Sarah Norris Frances Amy Simmonds John Frederick Simmonds Beatrice Nellie Simmonds … Simmonds Albert Archibald Simmonds Family with spouse Johanna Maria Hammer Alletta Helen Simmonds Ethel May Simmonds Cora Johanna Simmonds Edward Henry Simmonds Edward Henry Simmonds 1857–1918 Birth: August 16, 1857 23 22 — Wellington, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom Death: May 30, 1918 — Roodiam, Fauresmith, Free State, South Africa
stepmother	Links Birth: about 1875 Marriage: 1903 — Johannesburg, South Africa Death: about 1930 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Edward Henry Simmonds Alletta Helen Simmonds Ethel May Simmonds Cora Johanna Simmonds Edward Henry Simmonds Johanna Maria Hammer 1875–1930 Birth: about 1875 Death: about 1930
Marriage	Marriage — 1903 — Johannesburg, South Africa
2 years half-sister	Links Birth: May 10, 1905 47 30 Marriage: before March 31, 1931 Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Johannes Stefanus Cloete Alletta Helen Simmonds 1905– Birth: May 10, 1905 47 30 Death:
4 years half-sister	Links Birth: October 14, 1908 51 33 Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Ethel May Simmonds 1908– Birth: October 14, 1908 51 33 Death:
3 years half-sister	Links Birth: July 5, 1911 53 36 Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Cora Johanna Simmonds 1911– Birth: July 5, 1911 53 36 Death:
7 years half-brother	Links Birth: May 16, 1918 60 43 — South Africa Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Edward Henry Simmonds 1918– Birth: May 16, 1918 60 43 — South Africa Death:

Family with Thomas Farry
husband	Links Birth: November 13, 1871 50 28 — Ilford, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: April 17, 1902 — Croydon, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Occupation: Public/state school teacher Death: January 9, 1911 — Armidale, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Burial: January 10, 1911 — Armidale, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Beatrice Nellie Simmonds Thomas Idris Farry Bernard John Farry Esma Beatrice Farry Archibald Albert Farry Thomas Farry 1871–1911 Birth: November 13, 1871 50 28 — Ilford, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: January 9, 1911 — Armidale, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
herself	Links Birth: September 18, 1884 27 25 — Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom Immigration: April 13, 1885 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Event: Reference — September 14, 1899 Occupation: Mistress of the Girl's Department of the Public School — 1901 — Erskineville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: April 17, 1902 — Croydon, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: March 19, 1913 — Guyra, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 13, 1961 — Rydalmere, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: June 15, 1961 — Rookwood, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Thomas Farry Thomas Idris Farry Bernard John Farry Esma Beatrice Farry Archibald Albert Farry Family with spouse Frederick Alfred Harrison Gracie Elaine Harrison Hazel Agnes Harrison Frederick Cecil Harrison Mavis Nellie Harrison Alfred William Harrison Beatrice Nellie Simmonds 1884–1961 Birth: September 18, 1884 27 25 — Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom Death: June 13, 1961 — Rydalmere, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage	Religious marriage — April 17, 1902 — Croydon, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
5 months son	Links Birth: September 11, 1902 30 17 — Leichhardt, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: July 5, 1984 — Westmead, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Cremation: 1984 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Thomas Idris Farry 1902–1984 Birth: September 11, 1902 30 17 — Leichhardt, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: July 5, 1984 — Westmead, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years son	Links Birth: April 18, 1905 33 20 — Lithgow, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: November 5, 1937 — Cootamundra, South West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia Burial: November 6, 1937 — Cootamundra, South West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Bernard John Farry 1905–1937 Birth: April 18, 1905 33 20 — Lithgow, Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: November 5, 1937 — Cootamundra, South West Slopes, New South Wales, Australia
4 years daughter	Links Birth: October 11, 1908 36 24 — Singleton, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Death: November 3, 1977 — Westmead, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Cremation: November 5, 1977 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George Albert Harvie Leslie Bernard Harvie Esma Beatrice Farry 1908–1977 Birth: October 11, 1908 36 24 — Singleton, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Death: November 3, 1977 — Westmead, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
19 months son	Links Birth: April 26, 1910 38 25 — Armidale, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Military: World War II — between 1939 and 1940 Death: August 16, 2002 — Westmead, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: Springwood, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Freda Worthington Archibald Albert Farry 1910–2002 Birth: April 26, 1910 38 25 — Armidale, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: August 16, 2002 — Westmead, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Family with Frederick Alfred Harrison
husband	Links Birth: May 10, 1882 20 — Eling, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Baptism: July 16, 1882 21 — Eling, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Census: 1891 — Eling, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Census: 1901 — Droxford, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Census: April 2, 1911 — Eling Hill, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Emigration: August 9, 1911 — Southampton, England, United Kingdom Religious marriage: March 19, 1913 — Guyra, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Occupation: Blacksmith — October 29, 1938 Retirement: March 10, 1960 — Wentworthville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Travel: Travel — June 15, 1962 — England, United Kingdom Event: Correspondence — June 20, 1962 — Millbrook, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Event: Correspondence — June 23, 1962 — Millbrook, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Event: Correspondence — July 16, 1962 Event: Correspondence — about August 4, 1962 — Millbrook, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Death: August 30, 1964 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Cremation: September 1, 1964 — Rookwood, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Beatrice Nellie Simmonds Gracie Elaine Harrison Hazel Agnes Harrison Frederick Cecil Harrison Mavis Nellie Harrison Alfred William Harrison Frederick Alfred Harrison 1882–1964 Birth: May 10, 1882 20 — Eling, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom Death: August 30, 1964 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
herself	Links Birth: September 18, 1884 27 25 — Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom Immigration: April 13, 1885 — Sydney City, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Event: Reference — September 14, 1899 Occupation: Mistress of the Girl's Department of the Public School — 1901 — Erskineville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: April 17, 1902 — Croydon, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: March 19, 1913 — Guyra, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 13, 1961 — Rydalmere, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: June 15, 1961 — Rookwood, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Thomas Farry Thomas Idris Farry Bernard John Farry Esma Beatrice Farry Archibald Albert Farry Family with spouse Frederick Alfred Harrison Gracie Elaine Harrison Hazel Agnes Harrison Frederick Cecil Harrison Mavis Nellie Harrison Alfred William Harrison Beatrice Nellie Simmonds 1884–1961 Birth: September 18, 1884 27 25 — Saltley, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom Death: June 13, 1961 — Rydalmere, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage	Religious marriage — March 19, 1913 — Guyra, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia
16 months daughter	Links Birth: July 8, 1914 32 29 — Guyra, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: April 5, 1992 — Sussex Inlet, South Coast and Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 24, 2008 — Nowra, South Coast and Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia Cremation: June 27, 2008 — Sussex Inlet, South Coast and Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Thomas Swindells Family with spouse Henry Joseph O'Kane Gracie Elaine Harrison 1914–2008 Birth: July 8, 1914 32 29 — Guyra, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 24, 2008 — Nowra, South Coast and Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia
17 months daughter	Links Birth: November 27, 1915 33 31 — Guyra, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: August 2, 2008 — Bonnells Bay, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia Cremation: August 8, 2008 — North Ryde, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Charles Arthur Griffiths Hazel Agnes Harrison 1915–2008 Birth: November 27, 1915 33 31 — Guyra, Northern Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia Death: August 2, 2008 — Bonnells Bay, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia
18 months son	Links Birth: May 6, 1917 34 32 — St Peters, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: January 21, 2008 — Coffs Harbour, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Phyllis May Newbould Frederick Cecil Harrison 1917–2008 Birth: May 6, 1917 34 32 — St Peters, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: January 21, 2008 — Coffs Harbour, Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia
20 months daughter	Links Birth: January 10, 1919 36 34 — Fairfield, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 10, 1997 — Terrey Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Cremation: April 14, 1997 — Ryde, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John Swindells Mavis Nellie Harrison 1919–1997 Birth: January 10, 1919 36 34 — Fairfield, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 10, 1997 — Terrey Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
4 years son	Links Birth: May 12, 1923 41 38 — Wentworthville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Phyllis Doreen Paynter Alfred William Harrison 1923– Birth: May 12, 1923 41 38 — Wentworthville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death:

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Birth	Source: Email - Griffiths, Rob Jul 2008 Source: Document - Birth Certificate
Immigration	Source: Ancestry.com. New South Wales, Australia, Assisted Immigrant Passenger Lists, 1828-1896 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007 Text: Edward, a baker aged 27, his wife Sarah aged 27 and their son John aged 2 and Beatrice an infant were immigrants who sailed on the ship 'Aberdeen' departing Plymouth and arriving Sydney 13 Apr 1885.
Event	Source: unknown Text: "I have known Miss Beatrice Simmonds about ten years ; she is one whom for respectability, intelligence, and character I can heartily recommend ; I am greatly interested in her welfare, and with much pleasure give her my best recommendation. Samuel Fox Rector of St. James Croydon Sept. 14/99
Occupation	Source: unknown Text: 'Mrs B. Farry, Superior Public School, Erskineville Department of Public Instruction Sydney 26th September 1901 Madam, I am directed by the Minister of Public Instruction to request that you will proceed to Erskineville for the purpose of acting work as Mistress on probation of the Girls Department of the Public School thereat. When the neccessary executive authority has been obtained, your appointment will be gazetted. Salary will be paid you in accordance with Regulations from the date of your entry on duty. Salary £102. At present the above school ranks in the 1st class. This school is under the supervision of Senior Inspector Parkinson whose official address is "Le Hearneau", Merchant St, Stanmore. It will be your duty to communicate with the Senior Inspector upon all matters relating to the Department under your charge and to your position as Teacher. You should furnish a copy of your birth certificate for notation. I have the honour to be, Madam, Your most obedient Servant P. Board Under Secretary per...'
Religious marriage	Source: Document - Marriage Certificate Text: Thomas was described as a public school teacher from Ashfield, a bachelor, born at Ilford, New South Wales, age 30. Beatrice was from Croydon, a spinster, born at Birmingham, England. age 17. The consent of Sarah Simmonds being mother of the bride was given in writing to the marriage of Beatrice Nellie Simmonds with Thomas Farry the said Beatrice Nellie Simmonds being under the age of twenty-one years.
Religious marriage	Source: Document - Marriage Certificate Text: Frederick was described as 29, a blacksmith and Beatrice as a sewing-mistress of Glen-Inness Public School, and a widow. Frederick recorded his father as Charles Harrison, a sailor and mother as Kezia Martin - formerly Harrison. Beatrice was 28.
Death	Source: Email - Griffiths, Rob Jul 2008 Text: Beatrice was admitted to Rydalmere Mental hospital because she suffered severe dementia, and her family could no longer look after her. Source: Document - Death Certificate Text: Beatrices' usual address was recorded as 29 Sturdee Street Wentworthville, age 76, cause of death Cerebral thrombosis - 6 days, senility - years
Burial	Source: Email - Griffiths, Rob Jul 2008
Source citation	Email - Griffiths, Rob Jul 2008

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Shared note	BURI: CEME Rookwood Church of England Cemetery

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Burial	Harrison, Frederick Alfred (1882-1964) and Simmonds, Beatrice Nellie (1885-1961) - gravestone Norris, Sarah (1859-1940), Harrison, Frederick Alfred (1882-1964) and Simmonds, Beatrice Nellie (1884-1961) - gravesite
Media object	Simmonds, Beatric Nellie (1885-1961) at age 17
Media object	Simmonds, Beatrice Nellie (1884-1961) and Norris, Sarah (1859-1940)
Media object	Norris, Sarah (1860-1940) and children Simmonds, Beatrice Nellie (1885-1961), Simmonds, Albert Archibald (1887-1964) and Simmonds, John Frederick (1882-1950)
Media object	Harrison, Frederick Alfred (1882-1964), wife Simmonds, Beatrice Nellie (1885-1961), children (L to R) Gracie Elaine (1914-2008), Hazel Agnes (1915-2008), Frederick Cecil (1917-2008)

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Family with parents
father Parents Francis Simmonds Ellen Wall	Edward Henry Simmonds 1857–1918
mother Parents James Norris Frances Bates	Sarah Norris 1859–1940
elder sister	Frances Amy Simmonds 1881–1881
elder brother Family Winifred Fox Gwendoline Mary Simmonds Lillian Margaret Simmonds Dorothy Patricia Simmonds Florence Winifred Simmonds Kathleen Frances Simmonds	John Frederick Simmonds 1882–1950
herself	Beatrice Nellie Simmonds 1884–1961
younger brother	… Simmonds 1887–1887
younger brother Family Mary Whitton Stanton Eastwood Simmonds	Albert Archibald Simmonds 1887–1964

Father’s family with Johanna Maria Hammer
father Parents Francis Simmonds Ellen Wall	Edward Henry Simmonds 1857–1918
stepmother	Johanna Maria Hammer 1875–1930
half-sister Family Johannes Stefanus Cloete	Alletta Helen Simmonds 1905–
half-sister	Ethel May Simmonds 1908–
half-sister	Cora Johanna Simmonds 1911–
half-brother Family Private Private	Edward Henry Simmonds 1918–

Family with Thomas Farry
husband Parents John Farry Sarah Ann Gardiner	Thomas Farry 1871–1911
herself	Beatrice Nellie Simmonds 1884–1961
son	Thomas Idris Farry 1902–1984
son	Bernard John Farry 1905–1937
daughter Family George Albert Harvie Private Private Leslie Bernard Harvie Private	Esma Beatrice Farry 1908–1977
son Family Freda Worthington Private Private Private Private	Archibald Albert Farry 1910–2002

Family with Frederick Alfred Harrison
husband Parents … … Gertrude Harrison	Frederick Alfred Harrison 1882–1964
herself	Beatrice Nellie Simmonds 1884–1961
daughter Family Thomas Swindells Private Private Private Family Henry Joseph O'Kane	Gracie Elaine Harrison 1914–2008
daughter Family Charles Arthur Griffiths Private Private	Hazel Agnes Harrison 1915–2008
son Family Phyllis May Newbould Private Private	Frederick Cecil Harrison 1917–2008
daughter Family John Swindells Private Private Private Private	Mavis Nellie Harrison 1919–1997
son Family Phyllis Doreen Paynter Private Private	Alfred William Harrison 1923–