Name |
Benjamin GAMBRILL [1] |
Birth |
14 Jun 1866 |
Lower Hawkesbury, NSW, Australia [1] |
- NSW Birth Registration 1866/16299. Benjamin Gambrill, boy born 14 Jun 1866, Lower Hawkesbury, District of Windsor NSW. Parents William Gambrill, farmer born Kent, England age 42, and Sarah Etherdon born McDonald Rover age 32. Previous issue 4 girls living. Informant William Gambrill, the father, lower Hawkesbury. Registered 6 Aug 1866, Windsor. [2]
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Gender |
Male |
Residence |
26 Jul 1888 |
Harris St, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [3] |
Informant for his fathers' death, says he was living at Harris St. |
Residence |
1890 |
Meehan St, Granville, NSW, Australia [4] |
According to marriage document to Emily. |
Occupation |
1890 [4] |
Labourer, according to marriage document to Emily. |
Sands Directory |
1890 |
Ada St, Harris Park, NSW, Australia [5] |
Census |
1891 |
Station Road, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [6] |
Total persons living at house is 1 male and 2 females. |
Sands Directory |
1893 |
Una St, Harris Park, NSW, Australia [7] |
News General |
18 Jul 1893 |
Parramatta, NSW, Australia [8] |
At the Parramatta Police Court on Monday Roland Foster, drunk, was fined 20's or seven days. Samuel Heaton, Benjamin Gambrill, and John Mahony were fined for breaches of the municipal bylaws. |
News General |
19 Jul 1893 [9] |
F.A Artlett v. Benjamin Gambell. Horse straying - Defendant pleaded not guilty. The Inspector of Nuisancses gave formal evidence. Robert Irwin was also examined. The poundkeeper, R.Wilkinson deposed that defendant released the horse. Defendanr was fined 20s with cost. |
News General |
8 Nov 1893 [10] |
Benjamin is listed as a witness in this case. Parramatta Police Court. Friday November 3. 1893. Before Mr.F.W.Edwards, P.M. Assault. Geo. Ellison v. Ernest Flicker (Alias Walshaw) Alleged assault. Defendant pleaded guilty. Complainant said that the offence was stone throwing; complainant was hit. Defendant was fined 20s; alternate, 21 days' imprisonment. 'Cross-Case' - Flicker (alias Walshaw) v. Ellison. In this matter Flicker complained of Ellison for assault - Defendant pleaded not guilty. Complainant deposed that defendant assaulted him on the river, near the gas works bridge, on the 24th ultimo. Defendant threw stones; he hit witness once. Defendant was on the bank. That was the assault complained of. To Defendant: Was looking over a fence at a dance. Did not speak to Ellison, till the latter ran out and wanted to fight. Saw defendant?s father; did not see Mr. Clement; was never inside the place (Clement's). Did not strike defendant. Did not say You ------; I'll do for you! George Gambell, labourer, deposed that he saw the row at the dance-room (Clement's). Witness and Walshaw pulled up the river in a boat. Witness got out with Walshaw, to speak to a young fellow. Were ordered off. Went out on to the river bank. Ellison came out, wanting to fight. Got into the boat; and pulled off. Ellison threw stones. None of the stones struck complainant. Defendant persisted in wanting to fight. Witness stopped him. Defendant called. William Clement, who deposed that he saw complainant and defendant on the 24th ult. Walshaw and some others trespassed on witness's property. They assaulted him; and threatened to throw him into the river. Witness went up to the house. Witness called Mr.Ellison to assist him. Complainant and others were trespassing, and preventing witness from shutting and locking a gate. Did not see any stones thrown. Ellison went into the witness-box. He deposed that he did not throw stones. The case was dismissed. Firing at an Alleged Trespasser. Ernest Walshaw v. William Clement. Defendant was charged with firing a pistol at complainant - defendant pleaded not guilty. Complainant deposed that on the occasion of the row already described, Clement came down to where witness and five other young men were, and asked them if they were going. They made no reply. Clement said, "I'll soon move you!" He went to the house, and got a pistol. He said, "I'll shoot you." He fired. Witness stooped down behind a fence. Could not say whether the pistol contained ball. The first time he pulled the trigger he only snapped a cap. The second time he fired. Thought the weapon was a double-barrelled pistol. Clement fired over the fence. George Gambell gave corroborative evidence. Witness could not swear that Clement pointed the pistol at anyone in particular. Benjamin Gambell said he saw the shot fired - at witness. Witness was in the boat, the bow of which was on the beach. Walshaw was between witness and Clement. Clement said he?d shoot before he went for the pistol. He then went for the pistol and did shoot. William Clement deposed that he did fire a pistol - in the air. The pistol contained a few grains of unboiled rice. The Bench: It was a very foolish thing to do. If they trespassed, you had your remedy. Defendant was bound over to keep the peace for the three months, in sureties - himself in 10pounds, and two sureties of 5 pounds, or one surety of 10 pounds. |
Sands Directory |
1894 |
Una St, Harris Park, NSW, Australia [11] |
Residence |
1895 |
Marion St, Harris Park, NSW, Australia [12] |
'South Side'. Owner of building George Ralf. |
Residence |
1895 |
Una St, Harris Park, NSW, Australia [13] |
Owner of building James Chapman. |
Sands Directory |
1895 |
Una St, Harris Park, NSW, Australia [14] |
Residence |
1896 |
Marion St, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [15] |
'South Side'. Owner of building George Ralph |
Residence |
1897 |
Landsdown St, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [16] |
'South Side'. Owner of building Neil Radbourne. |
News General |
17 Apr 1897 [17] |
SETTLED - At the local Police Court on Monday, Benjamin Gambrill was summoned by his wife, Emily Gambrill, but there was no appearance of the parties and Mr.Richardson who appeared for the defendant, reported the case as settled. Mr.Jhonson said he appeared for the complainant wife, who had assured him that no settlement would take place. He had advised her, however, that an amicable arrangement would be better for both parties, and as she did not answer to her name he presumed his counsel had prevailed. The Bench ordered the case to be struck out, and expressed their satisfaction that both solicitors had given pacific counsel to their respective clients. |
Physical Description |
15 Jun 1898 [18] |
5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, medium build, dark hair and complexion, small fair mustache and short side levers, small lump in one ear. |
News General |
15 Jun 1898 [18] |
Parramatta.A warrant has been issued by the Parramatta Bench for the arrest of Benjamin Gambrill, charged with unlawfully deserting his wife, Emily Gambrill at Parramatta since the 5th ultimo, leaving her without means of support. He is 32 years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, medium build, dark hair and complexion, small fair moustache and short side levers, or may be clean shaved, small lump in one ear ; supposed to be dressed in navy-blue or black coat and vest, brown soft hat with black band. |
News General |
1 Jul 1898 [19] |
Robertson Police Court. 28th Jun 1898. Before Mr. W. R, Hindmarsh, jun., J.P. Benjamin Gambrill was charged with deserting his illegitimate child at Parramatta. Constable Westropp deposed to the arrest of the accused and produced a warrant issued by the Parramatta Bench for his arrest. Prisoner was remanded to Parramatta Police Court. |
News General |
2 Jul 1898 [20] |
THURSDAY, JUNE 30. (Before Mr. P. J. Pearson, -J. P.) Benjamin Gambrill was charged with deserting his illegitimate child Cecil Francis Flood. He was also charged with wife desertion. Accused was arrested at Robertson by Constable Westhropp. On both charges he was remanded in till Friday, bail being fixed at £40 self and two sureties of £20 or one in £40. |
News General |
6 Jul 1898 [21] |
Vide Police Gazette, 1898, page 204. Benjamin Gambrill, charged on warrant with unlawfully deserting his wife, Emily Gambrill, at Parramatta, since the 5th May last, has been arrested by Constable Westropp, Robertson Police. Remanded to Parramatta and discharged. No prosecution. Also charged on warrant with deserting his illegitimate child, at Parramatta, since the 6th instant. Dis-charged. No prosecution. |
Residence |
Sep 1898 |
Landsdown St, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [22] |
According to daughter Elsie May Gambrill baptism record |
Occupation |
Sep 1898 [22] |
Labourer, according to daughter Elsie May Gambrill baptism record |
Residence |
1900 |
Western Road, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [23] |
According to daughter Harriet Myrtle GAMBRILL baptism record. |
Occupation |
1900 [23] |
Labourer, according to baptism record of daughter Harriet |
Census |
1901 |
Western Road, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [24] |
Total living persons as address 2 males, 2 females. |
Residence |
Oct 1901 |
Western Road, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [25] |
According to baptism document of son Arthur Benjamin Gambrill |
Occupation |
Oct 1901 [25] |
Carter, According to baptism document of son Arthur Benjamin Gambrill |
Residence |
Nov 1901 |
Western Road, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [26] |
According to his son Arthur Benjamin GAMBRILL Burial Document |
Electoral Roll |
1903 |
Western Road, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [27] |
Labourer |
Occupation |
1903 [28] |
General Carter, as listed on his son Stanley Norman Gambrill birth document. |
Occupation |
3 Oct 1903 |
Parramatta, NSW, Australia [29] |
Wood and Coal Merchant, according to testimony (witness) in a court case. |
Residence |
Nov 1903 |
Western Road, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [30] |
According to baptism of son Stanley Norman GAMBRILL |
Occupation |
Nov 1903 [30] |
Carter, According to baptism of son Stanley Norman GAMBRILL |
Sands Directory |
1904 |
Western Road, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [31] |
Fuel Merchant |
News General |
May 1907 [32] |
ADVERT: B. Gambrill, wood and coal merchant, Argyle st, Parramatta. Best wood, coal and Coke always on hand at lowest prices. All orders will receive prompt attention. |
Electoral Roll |
1913 |
Meehan St, Granville, NSW, Australia [33] |
Labourer |
Employment |
1913 [34] |
Carter, according to marriage document of son William James to Amy |
News General |
20 Aug 1913 |
Meehan St, Granville, NSW, Australia [35] |
ADVERT LOST 1 pound reward. 1 Bay Draught Gelding, aged, clipped, white collar marks both shoulders, branded FS over S near shoulder, rugged when lost, rug branded S.F.A B.Gambrill, Meehan St, Granville |
News General |
30 Aug 1913 |
Meehan St, Granville, NSW, Australia [36] |
ADVERT - Reward, £1. - Lost, 1 bay Draught GELDING, aged, clipped, branded FS/S, near shoulder, white collar marks both shoulders, rugged when lost. Rug branded S.F.A B.Gambrill, Meehan Street, Granville. |
Post Office Directory |
1914 |
Meehan St, Granville, NSW, Australia [37] |
"Right side from Marsden" Street doesnt exist today. |
Post Office Directory |
1914 |
Meehan St, Granville, NSW, Australia [38] |
The directory says 'Meehan Street Prospect' - there is no Meehan Street in the current day Prospect, the closest is in Granville. |
News General |
3 Jun 1914 |
Harris Park, NSW, Australia [39] |
For Sale - draught horses, broken and unbroken, drays and harness. B. Gambrill, Harris Park. |
News General |
22 May 1915 [40] |
LOST -- Chestnut Saddle-Horse, three white feet, white blaze on face, br. anchor near shoulder, No 15 on neck. £1 reward. Ben Gambrill, Meehan Street, Granville. |
News General |
31 Jul 1915 [41] |
For Sale, 6-rm, BRICK COTTAGE, 2 allotments ground. Apply B.Gambrill Meehan Street, Granville. |
Sands Directory |
1920 |
41 Argyle Street, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [42] |
News General |
13 May 1922 |
41 Argyle Street, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [43] |
ADVERT: 20 pairs white leghorn Pullets for sale. Apply B.Gambrill, 41 Argyle St, Parramatta. |
Occupation |
May 1923 [44] |
Bus conductor, according to son Stanley Norman's marriage document to Amy. |
News General |
21 Jul 1923 [45] |
We noticed with pleasure during the week that Mr. Ben Gambrill, who has been confined to his bed for some time with pleurisy and pneumonia, is once more about. Though still far from well, Mr. Gambrill is naturally glad to be once more upon his feet. |
News General |
11 Aug 1923 |
41 Argyle Street, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [46] |
FOR SALE - 1 pen of choice BLK, MINORCAS. 41 Argyle St, Parramatta. |
Sands Directory |
1926 |
41 Argyle Street, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [47] |
Sands Directory |
1928 |
41 Argyle Street, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [48] |
News General |
29 Nov 1928 |
41 Argyle Street, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [49] |
FOR SALE, 22 young ducks, prime condition, 41 Argyle St, Parramatta. |
Electoral Roll |
1930 |
41 Argyle Street, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [50] |
Labourer |
Electoral Roll |
1932 |
41 Argyle Street, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [51] |
Labourer |
Electoral Roll |
1933 |
41 Argyle Street, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [52] |
Labourer |
Electoral Roll |
1935 |
41 Argyle Street, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [53] |
'Marsden' Labourer |
Death |
11 Jul 1935 |
Parramatta District Hospital, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [57] |
Cause: Toxaemia & Haemorrhage, Suppurative Parotitis |
- NSW Death Registration Transcription 1935/18899. Benjamin Gambrill died 11 July 1935 at the Parramatta District Hospital, Parramatta Municipality; late of of Parramatta. Labourer, male age 69, born Wisemans Ferry NSW. Parents William Gambrill, farmer, and Sarah Eatherdon. Benjamin (age 24) married Emily Hannah Barnes at Parramatta, Children of marriage: William 43, Myrtle 35, Stanley 32, Living; 2 males, 3 females deceased. Informant E.Corderoy, matron, district hospital Parramatta. Cause of death Toxaemia & Haemorrhage, Suppurative Parotitis (14 days). Date of burial 12 Jul 1935, Church of England Cemetery, St.Johns Parramatta. Witnesses J.W.Paul and W.Watkins. Registered 11 Jul 1935 Parramatta. [54]
- MR. B. GAMBRILL. The death has been announced of Mr Benjamin Gambrill of Parramatta, at the age of 69 Mr.Gambrill came from one of the pioneer families of the Hawkesbury River valley Mr.Gambrill's father and mother were settlers on the Hawkesbury, and his life started adventurously when the family lost everything in a disastrous flood Mr. Gambrill's mother, clutching her baby in her arms, was carried several miles down the swollen river perched on the top of a hen-coop. After the flood the family settled at Parramatta, near Harris Park at that time mostly bush. Mr, Gambrill could recall the time when there was no bridge across the Parramatta River, where two are now erected. He conducted a sawmill on the corner of Marsden and Argyle streets Parramatta,until a few days of his death. He is survived by Mrs Gambrill, four sons and a daughter. The funeral took place at St John's cemetery, Parramatta, yesterday. The Rev, W. A. Marsh of Parramatta Congregational Church, officiated. [55]
- GAMBRILL July 11, 1935, at Parramatta District Hospital, Benjamin Gambrill, dearly loved husband of Emily Hannah Barnes and beloved father of William James, Myrtle and Stanley Norman, aged 69 years. [56]
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Burial |
12 Jul 1935 |
St. Johns Cemetery, Parramatta, NSW, Australia [57] |
- St Johns Cemetery, Section 3 Row G Plot 7. In Loving Memory of My dear Husband and our Father Benjamin Gambrill died 11th July 1935 aged 69 years At Rest.
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Obituary |
18 Jul 1935 [58] |
THE LATE MR. BEN GAMBRILL - As Baby was carried Away in Flood - Mr. Benjamin Gambrill, who died on Thursday at Parramatta District Hospital after a brief illness, was a well known figure in the district. For very many years he was engaged in the fire wood trade, and for a time conducted the Parramatta-Eastwood bus service. He was a native of Wiseman\'s Ferry and was a member of one of the Hawkesbury River valley pioneers. His father and mother were settlers on the Hawkesbury and his life started adventurously when the family lost everything in disastrous flood. Mr. Gambrill\'s mother, clutching her baby in her arms, was washed down the swollen river perched on a hen coop. Mr.Gambrill, who was 69 years of age is survived by his widow (nee Miss Emily Barnes), two sons, Messrs. William and Stanley and a daughter, Mrs. M.Rumgay, Mr. George Gambrill of Granville is a brother, and Mrs.Card of Harris Park is a sister of the deceased. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon when the remains were interred at St.Johns Cemetery, Parramatta in the presence of a large gathering. Rev.W.A.Marsh conducted a service at the deceased\'s home and also at the grave side. |
Return Thanks |
27 Jul 1935 [59] |
Mrs. EMILY HANNAH GAMBRILL and FAMILY wish to convey their sincere THANKS to all relatives and friends for telegrams, cards, floral tributes and other kind expressions of of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. Mrs EMILY HANNAH GAMBRILL and FAMILY desire to sincerely THANK the doctors, matron, and nurses of the Parramatta District Hospital for their kind attention to her late husband and their father Benjamin Gambrill during his last serious Illness. |
Obituary |
16 Aug 1935 [60] |
The death has been announced of Mr.Benjamin Gambrill of Parramatta, at the age or 69 years. Mr. Gambrill came from one of the pioneer families of the Hawkesbury River Valley. His father and mother were settlers on the Hawkesbury and his life started adventurously when the family lost everything in a disastrous flood. Mr.Gambrill\'s mother, clutching her baby in her arms, was carried several miles down the swollen river perched on the top of a hen-coop. After the flood, the family settled at Parramatta near Harris Park, at that time mostly bush. Mr.Gambrill could recall the time when there was no bridge across the Parramatta River, where two are now erected. He conducted a saw mill on the corner of Marsden and Argyle streets Parramatta, until a few days of his death. He is survived Mrs.Gambrill, four sons and a daughter. The remains were Interred in St. John\'s cemetery, Parramatta. |
Occupation |
1951 [61] |
Bus conductor, according to son Williams' death certificate |
Person ID |
I344 |
treeno1 | Etherden, Rumgay |
Last Modified |
25 Dec 2022 |