Reginald Arthur Pearce1

(1900 - 1977)
Family

Spouse: Melinda Elizabeth Goodenough (8 May 1892 - 12 June 1922)
     Child:

Spouse: Elsie May Purser (17 February 1896 - 30 June 1959)
     Child:

Life Events

     Reginald Arthur Pearce was born on 10 February 1900 in Kent Town, South Australia.2

On 25 May 1919, Reginald, aged 19, married Melinda Elizabeth Goodenough, aged 27, in Gilberton, South Australia.1

He was widowed with the death of his wife, Melinda, on 12 June 1922.3

On 14 April 1923, Reginald, aged 23, married Elsie May Purser, aged 27, daughter of Charles Cater Purser and Harriet Murch, in the residence of William Pearce in Adelaide, South Australia.1

He died on Wednesday, 30 March 1977, aged 77 years, 1 month and 20 days, in Wingfield, South Australia.4

Reginald was buried in the Cheltenham Cemetery, Cheltenham, South Australia, in Section Y, Drive: D, Path (#): 8(35), Site Number: 231C.4

Citations

  1. [S2] Birth Registrations, S.A. Births 1907-1928.
  2. [S1] Birth Registrations, SA Births 1842-1906.
  3. [S6] Death records, SAGHS CD Deaths 1916-1972.
  4. [S44] Adelaide Cemeteries Authority, online http://www.aca.sa.gov.au/RecordsSearch.aspx

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Dorothy Jean Pearce1

(1923 - 1924)
Family
FatherReginald Arthur Pearce1 b. 10 Feb 1900, d. 30 Mar 1977
MotherElsie May Purser1 b. 17 Feb 1896, d. 30 Jun 1959

Life Events

     Dorothy Jean Pearce was born on 2 November 1923 in Rose Park, South Australia, daughter of Reginald Arthur Pearce and Elsie May Purser.1

She died on Wednesday, 11 June 1924, aged 7 months and 9 days, in hospital, North Adelaide, South Australia.2

Citations

  1. [S2] Birth Registrations, S.A. Births 1907-1928.
  2. [S6] Death records, SAGHS CD Deaths 1916-1972.

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Melinda Elizabeth Goodenough1

(1892 - 1922)
Family

Spouse: Reginald Arthur Pearce (10 February 1900 - 30 March 1977)
     Child:

Life Events

     Melinda Elizabeth Goodenough was born on 8 May 1892 in Pinda, South Australia.2

On 25 May 1919, Melinda, aged 27, married Reginald Arthur Pearce, aged 19, in Gilberton, South Australia.1

She died on Monday, 12 June 1922, aged 30 years, 1 month and 4 days, in the Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Prior to her death she lived in Lockleys.3

Citations

  1. [S2] Birth Registrations, S.A. Births 1907-1928.
  2. [S1] Birth Registrations, SA Births 1842-1906.
  3. [S6] Death records, SAGHS CD Deaths 1916-1972.

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Edwin Ray Pearce1

(1920 - 2006)
Family
FatherReginald Arthur Pearce1 b. 10 Feb 1900, d. 30 Mar 1977
MotherMelinda Elizabeth Goodenough1 b. 8 May 1892, d. 12 Jun 1922

Life Events

     Edwin Ray Pearce was born on 21 May 1920 in Gilberton, South Australia, son of Reginald Arthur Pearce and Melinda Elizabeth Goodenough.1

Edwin began military service on 26 February 1941 in Adelaide, South Australia, when he enlisted in the Australian Army. His service number was SX11505. He was discharged on 12 November 1945 with the rank of Gunner with 2/4 Australian light A/A Regiment.2

He died on Thursday, 9 February 2006, aged 85 years, 8 months and 19 days, in South Australia.3

Citations

  1. [S2] Birth Registrations, S.A. Births 1907-1928.
  2. [S223] WW2roll.gov.au, online http://www.ww2roll.gov.au
  3. [S32] Adelaide "Advertiser" obituary.

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Charles Purser1

(a 1830 - a 1900)
Family

Spouse: Ann Cater (about 1835 - about June 1874)
     Children:

Life Events

     Charles Purser was born about 1830 in Willington, Bedfordshire, England.2

About March 1856, Charles, married Ann Cater, in the Church of St James in Islington, Middlesex, England.3

In 1861 he was a farmer of 266 acres, employing 9 men and 5 boys.2

In 1871 Charles was a retired farmer living in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.4

Charles was widowed with the death of his wife, Ann, about June 1874.5

About March 1880, Charles, married Rosa Ellen Redden, in Hampstead, Middlesex, England.5

He died about June 1900, in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England.6

Citations

  1. [S5] SA Death Registrations, SAGHS CD Deaths 1842-1915.
  2. [S89] 1861 UK Census.
  3. [S205] Marriages and Banns, 1754-1921, online unknown url.
  4. [S108] 1871 UK Census.
  5. [S18] Free BMD, online http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/
  6. [S136] Ancestry.com.au, online http://search.ancestry.com.au

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Ann Cater1

(a 1835 - a 1874)
Family

Spouse: Charles Purser (about 1830 - about June 1900)
     Children:

Life Events

     Ann Cater was born about 1835 in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England.1

About March 1856, Ann, married Charles Purser, in the Church of St James in Islington, Middlesex, England.2

She died about June 1874, in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England.3

Citations

  1. [S89] 1861 UK Census.
  2. [S205] Marriages and Banns, 1754-1921, online unknown url.
  3. [S18] Free BMD, online http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/
  4. [S108] 1871 UK Census.

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Arthur Bailey Purser1

(a 1858 - 1882)
Family
FatherCharles Purser1 b. a 1830, d. a Jun 1900
MotherAnn Cater1 b. a 1835, d. a Jun 1874

Life Events

     Arthur Bailey Purser was born about March 1858 in Arlesey, Bedfordshire, England, son of Charles Purser and Ann Cater.1

To my knowledge, Arthur wasand were never married.2

He died on Wednesday, 22 February 1882, in Horne Creek, Queensland, Australia.2

Probate was granted on his estate on 20 June 1882 , in England, to his father, surveyor . The value of his estate in England was £100 (approx. 2013 value = AU$201,000.00.)2

Citations

  1. [S89] 1861 UK Census.
  2. [S204] England & Wales National Probate Calendar, online http://search.ancestry.com.au/search/category.aspx?cat=140

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