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     Gotthold Alwin Thamm was born on 19 June 1884 in Angaston, South Australia, son of Emil Thamm.¹

On 28 September 1916, Gotthold, aged 32, married Millicent Menetta Perry, aged 29, daughter of Thomas Samuel Perry and Mary Wright, in residence of Mrs. T S Perry in Angaston, South Australia.

He died on Wednesday, 21 December 1966, aged 82 years, 6 months and 2 days, in Angaston, South Australia.²

Gotthold was buried in the Angaston Cemetery, Angaston, South Australia.²

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     Olive Ettie Strout Edwards was born on 22 October 1888 in Kilkerran, South Australia, daughter of John Edwards.¹

On 5 March 1914, Olive, aged 25, married Henry Gordon Perry, aged 24, son of Thomas Samuel Perry and Mary Wright, in Methodist Church in Malvern, South Australia.²

She died on Tuesday, 13 September 1977, aged 88 years, 10 months and 22 days, in Angaston, South Australia.¹

Olive was buried on 16 September 1977 in the Angaston Cemetery, Angaston, South Australia.¹

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     William Pottinger Shearer was born on 5 July 1842 in Holm, Orkney Islands, Scotland, son of Peter Shearer and Mary Kirkness.³

On 7 May 1867, William, aged 24, married Martha Tregea, aged 19, in Wesleyan Church in Clare, South Australia.^1,4

He died on Tuesday, 21 April 1903, aged 60 years, 9 months and 16 days, in Mundoora, South Australia.⁵

William was buried in the Yongala Cemetery, Yongala, South Australia.²

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     Ralph Edwin Edmonds was born in March 1849 in Lydiard Tregoze, Wiltshire, England, son of Edwin George Edmonds and Rhoda E Durston.¹

In March 1871, Ralph, married Mary Theobald, daughter of Charles Theobald and Sarah Leighfield, in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England.²

Ralph, age 22, appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in High Street, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, as Head, age 22, a Plumber & Glazier.
Others in the house were his wife Mary, 21, Plumbers wife
and his sister Jane C., age 17.³

Ralph, age 32, appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 56 Jupps Road, Stepney, Middlesex, England, as Head, 31, a Plumber & Glazier.
also there at the time was his wife Mary, 30;
daughter Beatrice R., 9; Charles E., 8; William J., 4, all Scholasr and George Edw., 2.⁴

Ralph on 3 April 1881 was a Plumber and Glazier, living in 56 Jupps Road, London, Middlesex, England.⁴

Ralph, age 42, appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in 90 Broad Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, as Head, 41 yr, a Plumber and Hot Water Fitter
Also present were his wife Mary, age 40;
daughter Beatrice R., 19, Dressmaker;
sons Charles E., 18, Mechanical Engineer ( Apprentice);
William J., 19, Warehouse Clerk;
George E., 11, a Scholar;
Florence M., 5, a Scholar.⁵

On 5 April 1891 he was a Plumber and Hot Water Fitter (Employee) in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁵

He died about September 1896, in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.²

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     Mary Theobald was born in 1850 in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, daughter of Charles Theobald and Sarah Leighfield.⁴

She was christened on 10 March 1850 in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England.²

In March 1871, Mary, married Ralph Edwin Edmonds, son of Edwin George Edmonds and Rhoda E Durston, in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England.¹

She appeared on the census on 2 April 1871, in the household of Ralph Edwin Edmonds in High Street, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, as wife, age 21.⁵

She appeared on the census on 3 April 1881, in the household of Ralph Edwin Edmonds in 56 Jupps Road, Stepney, Middlesex, England, as wife, 30.⁶

She appeared on the census on 5 April 1891, in the household of Ralph Edwin Edmonds in 90 Broad Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, as wife, age 40.⁷

About September 1896 Mary was widowed when her husband, Ralph Edwin, died aged 47.¹

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     Beatrice Rhoda Edmonds was born on 24 December 1871 in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, daughter of Ralph Edwin Edmonds and Mary Theobald.^1,2

She appeared on the census on 3 April 1881, in the household of Ralph Edwin Edmonds in 56 Jupps Road, Stepney, Middlesex, England, as daughter,9 yr., a Scholar.³

She appeared on the census on 5 April 1891, in the household of Ralph Edwin Edmonds in 90 Broad Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, as daughter, age 19, a Dressmaker.¹

On 5 April 1891 she dressmaker (Employee), living at home with her parents. in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹

Beatrice, 29, appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 living on her own in Lyndhurst Grove, Camberwell, London, England, as Head, single, age 28, an Employed Dressmaker.⁴

Beatrice, age 39, appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 120 Longhurst Road, Lewisham, London, England, as head, aged 39, single, self-employed dressmaker.⁵

She died about December 1928, in Camberwell, London, England.⁶

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     Charles Edwin Edmonds was born about March 1873 in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, son of Ralph Edwin Edmonds and Mary Theobald.^1,2

He appeared on the census on 3 April 1881, in the household of Ralph Edwin Edmonds in 56 Jupps Road, Stepney, Middlesex, England, as son, 8 yr., a Scholar.³

In 1891 he was a Mechanical Engineer (Apprentice.)¹

He appeared on the census on 5 April 1891, in the household of Ralph Edwin Edmonds in 90 Broad Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, as son, 18, a Mechanical Engineer (Apprentice.)¹

About 1900, Charles, married Mary Ann White, daughter of Robert White and Elizabeth White.⁴

Charles appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Ruston Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, as head, aged 28, occupation, Engineer (Fitter & Turner).
Also present were his wife Mary Anne 27 and baby daughter Rose Cecilia, 1 year old.⁴

He died in September 1907, in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.²

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     William John Edmonds was born about September 1876 in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, son of Ralph Edwin Edmonds and Mary Theobald.¹

He appeared on the census on 3 April 1881, in the household of Ralph Edwin Edmonds in 56 Jupps Road, Stepney, Middlesex, England, as son, 4 yr., a Scholar.²

In 1891 he Warehouse Clerk (Employee) in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹

He appeared on the census on 5 April 1891, in the household of Ralph Edwin Edmonds in 90 Broad Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, as son, 14, a Warehouse Clerk.¹

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     George Edward Edmonds was born in June 1879 in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, son of Ralph Edwin Edmonds and Mary Theobald.¹

He appeared on the census on 3 April 1881, in the household of Ralph Edwin Edmonds in 56 Jupps Road, Stepney, Middlesex, England, as son, 2 yr.²

He appeared on the census on 5 April 1891, in the household of Ralph Edwin Edmonds in 90 Broad Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, as son, 11, a Scholar.¹

On 31 March 1901 he was a Coachman- Domestic in the house of Arthur Gyngell at 5 Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, England.³