Stephan Couzner

(a 1824 - 1884)
Family

Spouse: Martha Nobbs
     Child:

Life Events

      Stephan, married Martha Nobbs.1 Stephan Couzner was born about 1824.

He died on Thursday, 27 November 1884, in Balaklava, South Australia.2

Citations

  1. [S1] Birth Registrations, SA Births 1842-1906.
  2. [S5] SA Death Registrations, SAGHS CD Deaths 1842-1915.

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Florence Annie Couzner

(a 1885 - 1961)
Family
FatherStephen Richard Couzner b. 31 Jul 1857, d. 14 Aug 1943
MotherJane Elizabeth Talbot b. 15 Feb 1859, d. 21 Mar 1935
ChartsHenry Talbot Descendants Chart
Hobbs Descendants Chart
Relationship1st cousin of John Henry Talbot

Spouse: Oliver Charles Dunning (23 November 1885 - 2 August 1920)
     Children:

Life Events

     Florence Annie Couzner was born about 1885, daughter of Stephen Richard Couzner and Jane Elizabeth Talbot.

On 4 March 1905, Florence, married Oliver Charles Dunning, aged 19, son of James Dunning and Harriet Willis, in the residence of guardian, Mrs. E. Heness in Jamestown, South Australia.1

On 22 December 1923, Florence, married William Hardacre.1

She died on Monday, 22 May 1961, in Port Pirie, South Australia.2

Florence was buried on 24 May 1961 in the Port Pirie Cemetery, Plot 289, Port Pirie, South Australia, by Reverend Spiers.3

Citations

  1. [S138] Ann Dixon, Threads of a Couzner Tapestry.
  2. [S6] Death records, SAGHS CD Deaths 1916-1972.
  3. [S54] South Australian Councils Cemeteries Search, online http://www.pirie.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=130
  4. [S2] Birth Registrations, S.A. Births 1907-1928.

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Oliver Charles Dunning

(1885 - 1920)
Family
FatherJames Dunning
MotherHarriet Willis
ChartsHenry Talbot Descendants Chart
Hobbs Descendants Chart

Spouse: Florence Annie Couzner (about 1885 - 22 May 1961)
     Children:

Life Events

     Oliver Charles Dunning was born on 23 November 1885 in Skilly Creek, near Leasingham, South Australia, son of James Dunning and Harriet Willis.

On 4 March 1905, Oliver, aged 19, married Florence Annie Couzner, daughter of Stephen Richard Couzner and Jane Elizabeth Talbot, in the residence of guardian, Mrs. E. Heness in Jamestown, South Australia.1

He died on Monday, 2 August 1920, aged 34 years, 8 months and 10 days, in Port Pirie, South Australia.2

Citations

  1. [S138] Ann Dixon, Threads of a Couzner Tapestry.
  2. [S6] Death records, SAGHS CD Deaths 1916-1972.
  3. [S2] Birth Registrations, S.A. Births 1907-1928.

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James Dunning

Family
FatherWilliam Dunning1

Spouse: Harriet Willis
     Child:

Child with an unknown spouse:

Life Events

      On 25 December 1863, James, married Harriet Willis, daughter of Edward Willis, in St Mark in Penwortham, South Australia.

Citations

  1. [S3] Marriage Registrations, South Australian Marriages 1842-1916.

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Harriet Willis

Family
FatherEdward Willis1

Spouse: James Dunning
     Child:

Life Events

      On 25 December 1863, Harriet, married James Dunning, son of William Dunning, in St Mark in Penwortham, South Australia.

Citations

  1. [S3] Marriage Registrations, South Australian Marriages 1842-1916.

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Charles Donald Gunn1

(1872 - 1929)
Family
ChartsJoseph Cummings Descendants Chart

Spouse: Annie Cummings (12 December 1872 - 9 April 1943)
     Child:

Gunn, Charles
photo courtesy "Elaine Beales"

Life Events

     Charles Donald Gunn was born on 3 May 1872 in Tungkillo, South Australia.1

He died on Monday, 29 April 1929, aged 56 years, 11 months and 26 days, in Mount Cooper, South Australia.2

Citations

  1. [S1] Birth Registrations, SA Births 1842-1906.
  2. [S6] Death records, SAGHS CD Deaths 1916-1972.

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Thomas Allen Williams

(a 1862 - 1948)
Family
FatherThomas Allen Williams1

Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Harwood (8 February 1870 - 30 May 1964)
     Child:

Life Events

     Thomas Allen Williams was born about 1862, son of Thomas Allen Williams.1

On 23 August 1906, Thomas, married Mary Elizabeth Harwood, aged 36, daughter of George Harwood and Mary Ann Fulkes, in the residence of the bride in Sheringa, South Australia.1

He died on Friday, 15 October 1948, in South Australia.2

Thomas was buried on 15 October 1948 in the Happy Valley Cemetery, Port Lincoln, South Australia.2

Citations

  1. [S3] Marriage Registrations, South Australian Marriages 1842-1916.
  2. [S54] South Australian Councils Cemeteries Search, online http://www.pirie.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=130

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Rex Whaddon Parsons OBE

(1894 - 1961)
Family
FatherStephen Parsons b. 17 Jan 1858, d. 24 May 1942
MotherMiriam Sarah Trigg b. 1 Dec 1857, d. 25 Oct 1929
ChartsWilliam Bennett Edmonds Descendants Chart
Rex Whaddon Parsons

Life Events

     Rex Whaddon Parsons OBE was born on 13 May 1894 in Wayville, South Australia, son of Stephen Parsons and Miriam Sarah Trigg.

On 21 August 1924, Rex, aged 30, married Ethel Mary Disher, aged 37, daughter of John Ralph Disher and Annie Maria Dutton, in residence of John Ralph Disher in Aldgate, South Australia.

He died on Saturday, 10 June 1961, aged 67 years and 28 days, in North Adelaide, South Australia, Prior to his death he had been living in Glenunga.1

Rex was cremated on 13 June 1961 and his cremated remains were buried in the Centennial Park Cemetery, Pasadena, South Australia, South East, Rose Bed S11, Position 024. (The licence expired in 2011.)2
Rex Whaddon Parsons OBE (1894 - 1961)

Rex Parsons was born in Adelaide and studied engineering at the SA School of Mines and Industries and the University of Adelaide from which he received his bachelors degree (1914).

Following one year as a cadet with the Adelaide Electric Supply Company he enlisted in the AIF and served with the Royal Australian Engineers in the Australian Mounted Division in Palestine and Syria.

After the war he worked with the British Thomson-Houston Coy at Rugby and for a short period with GEC, New York State. Back in Australia in 1921 he was appointed head of the Electrical Engineering Dept at the SA School of Mines and Industries. He obtained his Master's degree in 1926.

After a sabbatical working on the Central England section of the British Electricity Grid he was appointed Principal of the SA School of Mines and Industries in 1940.

Rex was Chairman of the Adelaide Division of the Institution of Engineers, Australia in 1943 and President of the Institution in 1955.

He was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1953 for his services to technical education. He is remembered by many for his frugal management and his leadership in matters related to Technical Colleges and the training of engineers.

Citations

  1. [S6] Death records, SAGHS CD Deaths 1916-1972.
  2. [S39] Centennial Park, online http://www.centennialpark.org/deceased-search/…

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Stephen Parsons

(1858 - 1942)
Family
FatherJohn William Parsons1
MotherMartha Haines1

Spouse: Miriam Sarah Trigg (1 December 1857 - 25 October 1929)
     Child:

Life Events

     Stephen Parsons was born on 17 January 1858 in Nairne, South Australia, son of John William Parsons and Martha Haines.1

On 6 July 1880, Stephen, aged 22, married Miriam Sarah Trigg, aged 22, in the residence of Samuel Trigg in Port Elliot, South Australia.

He died on Sunday, 24 May 1942, aged 84 years, 4 months and 7 days, in Mitcham, South Australia.2

Citations

  1. [S1] Birth Registrations, SA Births 1842-1906.
  2. [S136] Ancestry.com.au, online http://search.ancestry.com.au

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Miriam Sarah Trigg

(1857 - 1929)
Family

Spouse: Stephen Parsons (17 January 1858 - 24 May 1942)
     Child:

Life Events

     Miriam Sarah Trigg was born on 1 December 1857 in Port Elliot, South Australia.1

On 6 July 1880, Miriam, aged 22, married Stephen Parsons, aged 22, son of John William Parsons and Martha Haines, in the residence of Samuel Trigg in Port Elliot, South Australia.

She died on Friday, 25 October 1929, aged 71 years, 10 months and 24 days, in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.2

Citations

  1. [S1] Birth Registrations, SA Births 1842-1906.
  2. [S136] Ancestry.com.au, online http://search.ancestry.com.au

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