Emily Jane Luke 1856–1935 – Australian Royalty: Genealogy of the colony of New South Wales

Emily Jane Luke, 1856–1935 (aged 79 years)

Name

Emily Jane Luke — birth name

Name: Emily Jane /Luke/
Type of name: birth name
Given names: Emily Jane
Surname: Luke

Name

Emily Jane Best — married name

Name: Emily Jane /Best/
Type of name: married name

Gender Female


Birth	June 3, 1856 24 21 Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Source: Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, 1818-2011 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017. Citation details: Prospect St Bartholomew Composite 02 May 1841 - 27 November 1887 Text: Born 3 Jun 1856 and baptised 3 Aug 1856 Emily Jane daughter of John Luke a farmer and Elizabeth Luke of Seven Hills
Religious marriage	Robert Holt Best — View this family May 11, 1881 (aged 24 years) Prospect, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Address: St Bartholomews Source: Black, Lyn, [various titles] email messages to Marion Purnell, Sep 2010
Death	June 15, 1935 (aged 79 years) Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Source: Dunn, Judith, The Parramatta cemeteries: St John's. Parramatta: Parramatta and District Historical Society, 1991
Burial	Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Cemetery: St. John's Cemetery Source: Dunn, Judith, The Parramatta cemeteries: St John's. Parramatta: Parramatta and District Historical Society, 1991 Note: In Loving Memory In Loving Memory of ROBERT HOLT BEST who departed this life Feb 4th 1933 aged 76 years Also EMILY JANE wife of the above who departed this life 15th June 1935 aged 79 years Also HILARY SUSAN BEST died 12th June 1950 aged 66 years Thy will, not mine be done, O Lord

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: March 13, 1832 21 18 — Toongabbie, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: February 7, 1854 — Prospect, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: September 27, 1913 — Haberfield, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: Prospect, 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 Elizabeth Wharfe Sarah Maria Luke Emily Jane Luke Isabella Mary Luke John Thomas Luke Reuben James Luke Henry Joseph Luke Albert G. Luke Adah Luke Mary Ann Luke Laura Martha Luke Elias Frederick Luke Amy Evelyn Luke John Luke 1832–1913 Birth: March 13, 1832 21 18 — Toongabbie, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: September 27, 1913 — Haberfield, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
mother	Links Birth: March 9, 1835 35 17 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: February 7, 1854 — Prospect, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 29, 1915 — Haberfield, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: May 1, 1915 — Prospect, 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 Luke Sarah Maria Luke Emily Jane Luke Isabella Mary Luke John Thomas Luke Reuben James Luke Henry Joseph Luke Albert G. Luke Adah Luke Mary Ann Luke Laura Martha Luke Elias Frederick Luke Amy Evelyn Luke Elizabeth Wharfe 1835–1915 Birth: March 9, 1835 35 17 — Dural, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 29, 1915 — Haberfield, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage	Religious marriage — February 7, 1854 — Prospect, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
8 months elder sister	Links Birth: September 22, 1854 22 19 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: March 22, 1876 — Prospect, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: July 30, 1905 — Queensland, Australia Burial: Warwick, Darling Downs, Queensland, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Charles Herbert Staff Ruby Sarah Staff Sarah Maria Luke 1854–1905 Birth: September 22, 1854 22 19 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: July 30, 1905 — Queensland, Australia
21 months herself	Links Birth: June 3, 1856 24 21 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: May 11, 1881 — Prospect, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 15, 1935 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: Parramatta, 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 Robert Holt Best Vera Best Ivy Best Hilary Susan Best Robert Roy Best Gwendoline Best Winifred Best Emily Jane Luke 1856–1935 Birth: June 3, 1856 24 21 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 15, 1935 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger sister	Links Birth: 1858 23 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1882 — Central Cumberland, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 30, 1929 — Petersham, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: Prospect, 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 Albert Edward Anlezark Isabella Mary Luke 1858–1929 Birth: 1858 23 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 30, 1929 — Petersham, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: 1860 27 24 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1882 — Central Cumberland, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1925 — Granville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: July 13, 1925 — Prospect, 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 Emma Maria Staff John Thomas Luke 1860–1925 Birth: 1860 27 24 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1925 — Granville, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: 1862 29 26 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1936 — Moss Vale, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Reuben James Luke 1862–1936 Birth: 1862 29 26 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1936 — Moss Vale, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
4 years younger brother	Links Birth: 1865 32 29 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: February 4, 1868 — Ropes Creek, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia Burial: April 28, 1868 — Prospect, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Henry Joseph Luke 1865–1868 Birth: 1865 32 29 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: February 4, 1868 — Ropes Creek, Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: 1867 34 31 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1889 — Central Cumberland, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Albert G. Luke 1867–1889 Birth: 1867 34 31 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1889 — Central Cumberland, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
4 years younger sister	Links Birth: 1870 37 34 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1945 — Ryde, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: Prospect, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Adah Luke 1870–1945 Birth: 1870 37 34 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1945 — Ryde, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
1 year younger sister	Links Birth: 1870 37 34 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: March 26, 1874 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: March 27, 1874 — Prospect, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Mary Ann Luke 1870–1874 Birth: 1870 37 34 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: March 26, 1874 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger sister	Links Birth: 1872 39 36 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1920 — Ashfield, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Laura Martha Luke 1872–1920 Birth: 1872 39 36 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1920 — Ashfield, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: 1874 41 38 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: March 31, 1897 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1959 — Parramatta, 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 Nina Australia Pye Elias Frederick Luke 1874–1959 Birth: 1874 41 38 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1959 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
4 years younger sister	Links Birth: 1877 44 41 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 22, 1878 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: April 23, 1878 — Prospect, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Amy Evelyn Luke 1877–1878 Birth: 1877 44 41 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 22, 1878 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Family with Robert Holt Best
husband	Links Birth: July 27, 1856 40 33 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: May 11, 1881 — Prospect, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: February 4, 1933 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: Parramatta, 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 Emily Jane Luke Vera Best Ivy Best Hilary Susan Best Robert Roy Best Gwendoline Best Winifred Best Robert Holt Best 1856–1933 Birth: July 27, 1856 40 33 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: February 4, 1933 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
herself	Links Birth: June 3, 1856 24 21 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Religious marriage: May 11, 1881 — Prospect, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 15, 1935 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: Parramatta, 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 Robert Holt Best Vera Best Ivy Best Hilary Susan Best Robert Roy Best Gwendoline Best Winifred Best Emily Jane Luke 1856–1935 Birth: June 3, 1856 24 21 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 15, 1935 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage	Religious marriage — May 11, 1881 — Prospect, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
8 months daughter	Links Birth: January 9, 1882 25 25 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: July 14, 1913 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Vera Best 1882–1913 Birth: January 9, 1882 25 25 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: July 14, 1913 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
daughter	Links Birth: January 9, 1882 25 25 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: May 23, 1962 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Ivy Best 1882–1962 Birth: January 9, 1882 25 25 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: May 23, 1962 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2 years daughter	Links Birth: January 25, 1884 27 27 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 12, 1950 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Hilary Susan Best 1884–1950 Birth: January 25, 1884 27 27 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: June 12, 1950 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2 years son	Links Birth: March 26, 1886 29 29 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: March 27, 1904 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: March 27, 1904 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Robert Roy Best 1886–1904 Birth: March 26, 1886 29 29 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: March 27, 1904 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2 years daughter	Links Birth: May 22, 1888 31 31 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 12, 1897 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: April 13, 1897 — Parramatta, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Gwendoline Best 1888–1897 Birth: May 22, 1888 31 31 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: April 12, 1897 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
19 months daughter	Links Birth: December 5, 1889 33 33 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: August 8, 1972 — Westmead, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Winifred Best 1889–1972 Birth: December 5, 1889 33 33 — Seven Hills, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: August 8, 1972 — Westmead, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Birth	Source: Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, 1818-2011 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017. Citation details: Prospect St Bartholomew Composite 02 May 1841 - 27 November 1887 Text: Born 3 Jun 1856 and baptised 3 Aug 1856 Emily Jane daughter of John Luke a farmer and Elizabeth Luke of Seven Hills
Religious marriage	Source: Black, Lyn, [various titles] email messages to Marion Purnell, Sep 2010
Death	Source: Dunn, Judith, The Parramatta cemeteries: St John's. Parramatta: Parramatta and District Historical Society, 1991
Burial	Source: Dunn, Judith, The Parramatta cemeteries: St John's. Parramatta: Parramatta and District Historical Society, 1991

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Burial	In Loving Memory of ROBERT HOLT BEST who departed this life Feb 4th 1933 aged 76 years Also EMILY JANE wife of the above who departed this life 15th June 1935 aged 79 years Also HILARY SUSAN BEST died 12th June 1950 aged 66 years Thy will, not mine be done, O Lord

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Family with parents
father Parents John Luke Maria Tait	John Luke 1832–1913
mother Parents James Wharfe Sarah Thompkins	Elizabeth Wharfe 1835–1915
elder sister Family Charles Herbert Staff Ruby Sarah Staff	Sarah Maria Luke 1854–1905
herself	Emily Jane Luke 1856–1935
younger sister Family Albert Edward Anlezark	Isabella Mary Luke 1858–1929
younger brother Family Emma Maria Staff	John Thomas Luke 1860–1925
younger brother	Reuben James Luke 1862–1936
younger brother	Henry Joseph Luke 1865–1868
younger brother	Albert G. Luke 1867–1889
younger sister	Adah Luke 1870–1945
younger sister	Mary Ann Luke 1870–1874
younger sister	Laura Martha Luke 1872–1920
younger brother Family Nina Australia Pye	Elias Frederick Luke 1874–1959
younger sister	Amy Evelyn Luke 1877–1878

Family with Robert Holt Best
husband Parents William Best Susannah Gilbert	Robert Holt Best 1856–1933
herself	Emily Jane Luke 1856–1935
daughter	Vera Best 1882–1913
daughter	Ivy Best 1882–1962
daughter	Hilary Susan Best 1884–1950
son	Robert Roy Best 1886–1904
daughter	Gwendoline Best 1888–1897
daughter	Winifred Best 1889–1972

Descendants

Emily Jane Luke(1856–1935)
- Robert Holt Best1881