Dave's Family History
William Frederick JACOBS
1881 - 1960 (79 years)1. William Frederick JACOBS was born on 20 Mar 1881 in Yass, New South Wales, Australia; died on 26 Aug 1960 in Fairfield, New South Wales, Australia; was buried on 30 Aug 1960 in Rookwood, New South Wales, Australia. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: BR 1763a
- Reference Number: BR-J
- Miscellaneous: 1919, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Notes:
Birth:
Exact date from Bronwyn Lee-Coward
Miscellaneous:
ADOPTION
William Frederick and Florence Ann Jacobs were unable to have children of their own, they Legally Adopted 4 children but had 6 children in their care. The children not legally adopted are: Clive Cummins and Francis Patrick Sweeney. Verified by NSW BDM 2017
Died:
Exact date from Bronwyn Lee-Coward
Informant W C Jacobs
Found missing in long grass in the St John Park area. He had been suffering from memory loss and failed to return home 8 days prior to his death. He was taken to Fairfield Hospital by ambulance where he died from exposure. Source:BIZ Fairfield 31 Aug 1960
NSW BDM Ref# 36496/1960. Death Certificate amended July 2017 states the Issues as: Norma Betty, Dorothy Margaret, Noel Cedric, and William John as Legally adopted.William married Florence Ann TREMBATH on 6 Dec 1919 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Florence was born on 15 Jul 1878 in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia; died on 8 Jun 1945 in Lidcombe, News South Wales, Australia; was buried on 11 Jun 1945 in Waverley, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Dorothy Margaret JACOBS
- 3. Clive CUMMINS was born on 3 Apr 1911 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; died on 11 May 1991 in Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia.
- 4. Norma Betty JACOBS was born on 30 Sep 1920 in Manly, New South Wales, Australia; died on 2 Feb 2010 in Cooma, New South Wales, Australia.
- 5. Noel Cedric JACOBS was born on 22 Apr 1924 in Paddington, New South Wales, Australia; died on 6 Oct 1980 in Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia; was buried in 1980 in Woronora, New South Wales, Australia.
- 6. Francis Patrick SWEENEY was born on 4 Dec 1925 in Redfern, New South Wales, Australia; died on 15 Aug 1998 in San Remo, New South Wales, Australia.
- 7. William John JACOBS was born on 11 May 1929 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; died on 17 Jul 2002 in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
Generation: 2
2. Dorothy Margaret JACOBS (1.William1) Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: BR 1501a
- Reference Number: BR-J
3. Clive CUMMINS (1.William1) was born on 3 Apr 1911 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; died on 11 May 1991 in Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Clive Cummins Jacobs
- Reference Number: BR 1008b
- Reference Number: BR-J
- Adopted: 1922
- Change of Name: 1930, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Probate: 1 Aug 1991, Wyong, New South Wales, Australia
Notes:
Birth:
Biological Mother: Nellie Cummins (Adelaide SA)
Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward
[October 2017]
Adopted:
Clive Cummins came into the care of William Frederick and Florence Ann Jacobs after they married in 1919. Clive Cummins was never Legally or Formally adopted. Verified by NSW BDM 2017
Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward
[August 2017]
Change of Name:
Changed name prior to Marriage to: Stella Isabel Cole. Clive Cummins did not change his name legally prior to his marriage. Fact verified by LPI NSW 6/10/2017. Verified by NSW Archives 19/10/2017
[Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward October 2017]
Probate:
Probate Granted and Advertised in Wyong Advocate.
[Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward Oct 2017]
Died:
Exact date from Bronwyn Lee-CowardClive married Stella Isabell COLE on 18 Jul 1931 in Menindie, New South Wales, Australia. Stella was born on 30 Dec 1914 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; died on 11 Feb 1942 in Balmain, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Frederick Clive Arthur JACOBS was born on 30 Dec 1930 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; died on 11 Sep 2009 in Prairiewood, New South Wales, Australia.
- 9. June Florence JACOBS was born on 14 Apr 1933 in Balmain, New South Wales, Australia; died on 30 Jan 2012 in Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia.
- 10. Joan Veronica JACOBS was born on 1 Jan 1935 in Balmain, New South Wales, Australia; died in Jul 2017 in Gosford, New South Wales, Australia.
- 11. Norma Elaine JACOBS was born on 29 Dec 1936 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; died on 29 Jan 2005.
Clive married Dulcie Edna SUTTON on 12 Aug 1953 in Granville, New South Wales, Australia. Dulcie was born on 14 Nov 1913 in Cobar, New South Wales, Australia; died on 19 Sep 1985 in New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Norma Betty JACOBS (1.William1) was born on 30 Sep 1920 in Manly, New South Wales, Australia; died on 2 Feb 2010 in Cooma, New South Wales, Australia. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Norma Betty O'Connor
- Reference Number: BR 1016a
- Reference Number: BR-J
- Miscellaneous: 1921
- Miscellaneous: 18 Oct 1965
Notes:
NSW BMD confirmed to Bronwyn Lee-Coward in 2017 that Norma was legally adopted by William and Florence.
Birth:
Born Norma O'Connor to Annie O'Connor (1891-1965) Legally adopted by William Frederick and Florence Ann Jacobs.
[Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward Oct 2017]
Adopted:
Born Norma O'Connor and Legally adopted by William Frederick and Florence Ann Jacobs.
Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward [August 2017]
Miscellaneous:
Details of Biological Mother
Biological Grandfather: John Joseph O'Connor (1868-1950). Married 1890 NSW BDM Ref# 1436/1890. Biological Grandmother: Jane Fowler (1869 NSW BDM Ref# 3184/1869 - Death Unknown).
[Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward Oct 2017]
Miscellaneous:
Death of Biological Mother
Death of Annie O'Connor ( Born 1891 NSW BDM Ref# 30565/1891) - (Death 18 Oct 1965 NSW BDM Ref# 3952/1965) Father: John Joseph O'Connor 1868-1950 and Mother: Jane Fowler (1869 NSW BDM Ref#3184/1869 Newtown NSW - Death Unknown)
Died:
Exact date from Bronwyn Lee-CowardNorma married Thomas CROMPTON on 16 Dec 1944 in Lidcombe, News South Wales, Australia. Thomas was born on 6 Aug 1913 in Cabramatta, New South Wales, Australia; died on 17 Jan 1990 in Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Noel Cedric JACOBS (1.William1) was born on 22 Apr 1924 in Paddington, New South Wales, Australia; died on 6 Oct 1980 in Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia; was buried in 1980 in Woronora, New South Wales, Australia. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Noel Cedric Sweeney
- Reference Number: BR 0928a
- Reference Number: BR-J
- Adopted: 1930
- Military Service: 1939, Queensland, Australia
Notes:
Birth:
Noel Cedric was the biological brother of Francis Patrick and their biological mother was Josephine Sweeney. Noel Cedric was legally adopted by William Frederick and Florence Ann Jacobs.
[Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward Oct 2017]
Adopted:
Noel Cedric was the biological brother of Francis Patrick and their biological mother was Josephine Sweeney. Noel Cedric was legally adopted by William Frederick and Florence Ann Jacobs.
Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward
[August 2017]
Military Service:
Service No. NX166540
Next of kin: William Jacobs
Series Description: B883: Army, 2nd Al F
Died:
Exact date from Bronwyn Lee-Coward
Buried:
Australia Cemetery IndexNoel married Mary Norma BROADHURST in 1949 in Auburn, New South Wales, Australia, and was divorced in 1957. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Noel married Beryl Margaret GRIMES-HILLS in 1961 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
6. Francis Patrick SWEENEY (1.William1) was born on 4 Dec 1925 in Redfern, New South Wales, Australia; died on 15 Aug 1998 in San Remo, New South Wales, Australia. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Francis Patrick Braham
- Reference Number: BR 1779a
- Reference Number: BR-J
- Adopted: 1933
- Military Service: 1939, Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
- Change of Name: 1949, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Notes:
Birth:
Source: Australia WW II Miliotary Service Records
Adopted:
Francis Patrick was the biological brother of Noel Cedric Jacobs and their biological mother was Josephine Sweeney.
Francis Patrick Sweeney was not Legally Adopted By William Frederick and Florence Ann Jacobs. Verified by NSW BDM 2017.
Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward
[30/11/2015]
Military Service:
Service No. NX178387
Source: Australia WW II Miliotary Service Records
Next of Kin: Franscis Sweeney
Change of Name:
Francis Patrick Sweeney changed his name legally in 1949 to Francis Patrick Jacobs. Verified by LPI NSW 6/10/2017 Ref: 6828.
[Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward Oct 2017]Francis married Alvia Joan MACLEAN on 14 Oct 1950 in Fairfield, New South Wales, Australia, and was divorced on 6 Aug 1959 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Francis married Shirley May GIBBONS in 1962 in Burwood, New South Wales, Australia. Shirley died on 17 May 2015 in Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. William John JACOBS (1.William1) was born on 11 May 1929 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; died on 17 Jul 2002 in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: William John Delaney
- Reference Number: BR 1778a
- Reference Number: BR-J
- Adopted: Feb 1930
- Miscellaneous: 17 May 1973, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Notes:
Birth:
Born to parents Thor Griffiths and Jessie Mary Magdelen Ferrier Delaney.
[Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward Oct 2017]
Adopted:
Guardian Appointed to care for William John Griffiths/Delaney. Legally and Officially adopted by William Frederick Jacobs in 1950
Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward
[August 2017]
Miscellaneous:
Death of Biological Mother - Jessie Mary Magdelen Ferrier Delaney
[Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward Oct 2017]
Died:
[Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward Oct 2017]Family/Spouse: Annie Theresa MULHERN. Annie was born on 23 Oct 1925 in Breenagh, County Donegal, Ireland; died on 9 Oct 2005 in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 3
8. Frederick Clive Arthur JACOBS (3.Clive2, 1.William1) was born on 30 Dec 1930 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; died on 11 Sep 2009 in Prairiewood, New South Wales, Australia. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: BR 1777a
- Reference Number: BR-J
Notes:
Birth:
[Source Bronwyn Lee-Coward Oct 2017]
Died:
[Source Bronwyn Lee-Coward Oct 2017]Frederick married Jean Marie SHEEDY on 27 Sep 1952. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Paul JACOBS
- 13. Unknown JACOBS
- 14. Unknown JACOBS
- 15. Unknown JACOBS
- 16. Unknown JACOBS
- 17. Unknown JACOBS
- 18. Unknown JACOBS
9. June Florence JACOBS (3.Clive2, 1.William1) was born on 14 Apr 1933 in Balmain, New South Wales, Australia; died on 30 Jan 2012 in Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: BR 1456a
- Reference Number: BR-J
Notes:
Birth:
[Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward Oct 2017]
Died:
[Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward Oct 2017]10. Joan Veronica JACOBS (3.Clive2, 1.William1) was born on 1 Jan 1935 in Balmain, New South Wales, Australia; died in Jul 2017 in Gosford, New South Wales, Australia. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: BR 1454a
- Reference Number: BR-J
Notes:
Birth:
[Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward Oct 2017]
Died:
[Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward Oct 2017]11. Norma Elaine JACOBS (3.Clive2, 1.William1) was born on 29 Dec 1936 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; died on 29 Jan 2005. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: BR 0851a
- Reference Number: BR-J
Notes:
Birth:
[Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward Oct 2017]
Died:
[Source: Bronwyn Lee-Coward Oct 2017]Norma married Clarence Havelock ATKINS in 1955 in Paramatta, New South Wales, Australia. Clarence was born in 1931; died on 31 Jan 2009. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 4
12. Paul JACOBS (8.Frederick3, 3.Clive2, 1.William1) Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: BR 0850a
- Reference Number: BR-J
Family/Spouse: Unknown [JACOBS]. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. Tamara JACOBS
13. Unknown JACOBS (8.Frederick3, 3.Clive2, 1.William1) Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: BR 1484a
- Reference Number: BR-J
14. Unknown JACOBS (8.Frederick3, 3.Clive2, 1.William1) Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: BR 1482a
- Reference Number: BR-J
15. Unknown JACOBS (8.Frederick3, 3.Clive2, 1.William1) Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: BR 1481a
- Reference Number: BR-J
16. Unknown JACOBS (8.Frederick3, 3.Clive2, 1.William1) Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: BR 1480a
- Reference Number: BR-J
17. Unknown JACOBS (8.Frederick3, 3.Clive2, 1.William1) Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: BR 1479a
- Reference Number: BR-J
18. Unknown JACOBS (8.Frederick3, 3.Clive2, 1.William1) Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: BR 1478a
- Reference Number: BR-J