Person Page - 174

James Shields Cree was born on 17 July 1819 in Ayr, Scotland.¹ He was the son of James Cree and Grizzel McVick.

James Shields Cree died before 1822. (His brother James's birth date is uncertain but between 1821 and 1825.)

On 3 April 1881 John S McMunn was living in the household of Archibald Crie and Mary McMunn in 2 Miner's Row, Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland, along with Jane Gardner Cree, William McMunn Cree, Joseph Cree, Annie McIntyre Cree, Elizabeth Cree and Mary McMinn Cree. Archibald was a coal miner aged 52. His daughter Jane was 19 and an agricutural labourer; William, 17, and Joseph, 15, were also coal miners. Annie was 10 and Elizabeth 6. Mary's nephew John S McMinn aged 19, was also a coal miner.¹

Jimmy McCree was born between 1881 and 1895 in South Africa. He was the son of James Cree and Charlotte Martina Haggerty.

William McCree was born between 1881 and 1895 in South Africa. He was the son of James Cree and Charlotte Martina Haggerty.

William McCree married Beatrice Woulidge.

His father James Cree died on 23 June 1909 in Cape Town, South Africa.¹

His son Patrick McCree was born on 4 March 1944.²

His mother Charlotte Martina Haggerty died on 4 March 1948 in Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa.³

William McCree died on 3 July 1972.

Mary McCree married (---) Bunkell. Mary McCree was born in 1885 or 1886 in South Africa.¹ She was the daughter of James Cree and Charlotte Martina Haggerty.

Her father James Cree died on 23 June 1909 in Cape Town, South Africa.²

Mary McCree died on 11 October 1918 in Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa.¹ She was buried in Maitland No. 1 Cemetery, Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa, along with James Cree and Charlotte Martina Haggerty.³

Minnie McCree was born between 1881 and 1895 in South Africa. She was the daughter of James Cree and Charlotte Martina Haggerty.

Lizzie McCree was born between 1881 and 1895 in South Africa. She was the daughter of James Cree and Charlotte Martina Haggerty.

Charlotte McCree married (---) Cosslet. Charlotte McCree was born between 1881 and 1895 in South Africa. She was the daughter of James Cree and Charlotte Martina Haggerty.

Johnny McCree was born between 1881 and 1895 in South Africa. He was the son of James Cree and Charlotte Martina Haggerty.

Janney McCree was born between 1881 and 1895 in South Africa. She was the daughter of James Cree and Charlotte Martina Haggerty.

Archibald McCree was born in 1888 or 1889 in South Africa.¹ He was the son of James Cree and Charlotte Martina Haggerty.

His father James Cree died on 23 June 1909 in Cape Town, South Africa.²

Archibald McCree died on 9 August 1927 in Cape Town.¹ He was buried in Maitland No. 1 Cemetery, Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa, along with James Cree and Charlotte Martina Haggerty.³

James Cree was born on 6 January 1856 in Mid Street, Alyth, Perthshire, Scotland. The birth was recorded as "illegitimate." His mother's name as given as Janet Cree. Jessie and Janet are regarded as equivalent in Scotland.^1,2 He was the son of Jessie Cree.

Grace Cree was born on 1 July 1856 in George Street, Wallacetown, St Quivox, Ayrshire, Scotland. She was registered as "illiegitimate."¹ She was the daughter of Mary Cree.

Neil Cree was born in 1820 or 1821 in Pitscottie, Fife, Scotland.^1,2 He was the son of Andrew Cree and Janet McLeod.

Neil Cree married Margaret Thomson on 18 May 1850 in Kemback, Fife, Scotland.³

His daughter Mary Cree was born in 1851 or 1852 in Pitscottie, Fife.⁴

His daughter Jannet Cree was born in 1853 or 1854 in Leven, Fife, Scotland.⁵

Neil Cree was a flaxdresser on 28 May 1856.⁶

His daughter Margaret Cree was born on 28 May 1856 in North Street, Leven, Scoonie, Fife, Scotland.⁷

His daughter Elizabeth Cree was born on 4 July 1858 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland.⁸

On 7 April 1861 Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson were living in Worker House, Ceres, Fife, Scotland, along with Jannet Cree, Elizabeth Cree and Mary Cree. Neil was a flax dresser aged 38. Margaret was 30. There were three daughters, Mary aged 10, Janet 7 and Elisabeth 3. Elisabeth Peattie, a flax nill worker aged 37, was a lodger.

His son James Cree was born on 7 September 1861 in Ceres, Fife.⁹

His son Neil Cree was born on 25 December 1863 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.¹⁰

His son William Cree was born on 8 March 1866 in Dundee, Angus.¹⁰

His son Andrew Cree was born on 13 May 1868 in Dundee, Angus.¹¹

His son Alexander Cree was born on 8 December 1869 in Dundee, Angus.¹¹

On 2 April 1871 Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson were living in Lydos Mill, Dairsie, Fife, Scotland, along with Mary Cree, Jannet Cree, Elizabeth Cree, James Cree, Neil Cree, William Cree and Alexander Cree. Neil was a flaxdresser. His daughter Mary also worked in a flax factory and Jannet and Elizabeth were flax spinners. James and Neil junior were scholars.

His son Alexander Cree died in 1871 in Dairsie, Fife, Scotland.¹²

His mother Janet McLeod died on 27 January 1875 in Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland.^13,14

On 3 April 1881 Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson were living in Henderson's Houses, Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland, along with Elizabeth Cree, Neil Cree and William Cree. Neil was a flax dresser. The three children still at home were all described as factory workers - Elizabeth aged 24, Neil, 17, and William, 14.

Neil Cree died on 17 May 1890 in 17 Stoneycroft Lane, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland. The informant was Neil Cree. He was a flaxdresser aged 60.¹⁵

Margaret Thomson was born c 1833 in Methil, Fife, Scotland. In 1891 she gave her birthplace at Wemyss which is less than 3 km from Methil.^1,2

Margaret Thomson married Neil Cree, son of Andrew Cree and Janet McLeod, on 18 May 1850 in Kemback, Fife, Scotland.³

Her daughter Mary Cree was born in 1851 or 1852 in Pitscottie, Fife, Scotland.⁴

Her daughter Jannet Cree was born in 1853 or 1854 in Leven, Fife, Scotland.⁵

Her daughter Margaret Cree was born on 28 May 1856 in North Street, Leven, Scoonie, Fife, Scotland.⁶

Her daughter Elizabeth Cree was born on 4 July 1858 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland.⁷

On 7 April 1861 Margaret Thomson and Neil Cree were living in Worker House, Ceres, Fife, Scotland, along with Jannet Cree, Elizabeth Cree and Mary Cree. Neil was a flax dresser aged 38. Margaret was 30. There were three daughters, Mary aged 10, Janet 7 and Elisabeth 3. Elisabeth Peattie, a flax nill worker aged 37, was a lodger.

Her son James Cree was born on 7 September 1861 in Ceres, Fife.⁸

Her son Neil Cree was born on 25 December 1863 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.⁹

Her son William Cree was born on 8 March 1866 in Dundee, Angus.⁹

Her son Andrew Cree was born on 13 May 1868 in Dundee, Angus.¹⁰

Her son Alexander Cree was born on 8 December 1869 in Dundee, Angus.¹⁰

On 2 April 1871 Margaret Thomson and Neil Cree were living in Lydos Mill, Dairsie, Fife, Scotland, along with Mary Cree, Jannet Cree, Elizabeth Cree, James Cree, Neil Cree, William Cree and Alexander Cree. Neil was a flaxdresser. His daughter Mary also worked in a flax factory and Jannet and Elizabeth were flax spinners. James and Neil junior were scholars.

Her son Alexander Cree died in 1871 in Dairsie, Fife, Scotland.¹¹

On 3 April 1881 Margaret Thomson and Neil Cree were living in Henderson's Houses, Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland, along with Elizabeth Cree, Neil Cree and William Cree. Neil was a flax dresser. The three children still at home were all described as factory workers - Elizabeth aged 24, Neil, 17, and William, 14.

Her husband Neil Cree died on 17 May 1890 in 17 Stoneycroft Lane, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.¹²

On 5 April 1891 Margaret Thomson was living in 17 Stobcross Lane, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland, along with Neil Cree and William Cree. Margaret Cree was 58 and born in Wemyss, Fife. Her son Neil was 27 and a factory worker. William was 25 and a weaver. 16-year-old Margaret Scott, a spinner from Tayport, Fife, was a boarder.²

Margaret Thomson died in 1900 in Arbroath, Fife, Scotland.¹³

Margaret Cree was born on 28 May 1856 in North Street, Leven, Scoonie, Fife, Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson.

Neil Cree was born on 25 December 1863 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson.

On 2 April 1871 Neil Cree was living in the household of Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson in Lydos Mill, Dairsie, Fife, Scotland, along with Mary Cree, Jannet Cree, Elizabeth Cree, James Cree, William Cree and Alexander Cree. Neil was a flaxdresser. His daughter Mary also worked in a flax factory and Jannet and Elizabeth were flax spinners. James and Neil junior were scholars.

On 3 April 1881 Neil Cree was living in the household of Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson in Henderson's Houses, Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland, along with Elizabeth Cree and William Cree. Neil was a flax dresser. The three children still at home were all described as factory workers - Elizabeth aged 24, Neil, 17, and William, 14. When Neil Cree died on 17 May 1890 in 17 Stoneycroft Lane, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland, Neil Cree was the informant; He was a flaxdresser aged 60.²

Neil Cree was a flaxdresser. on 17 May 1890. No address was given but he was described as an "inmate."³

On 5 April 1891 Neil Cree was living in the household of Margaret Thomson in 17 Stobcross Lane, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland, along with William Cree. Margaret Cree was 58 and born in Wemyss, Fife. Her son Neil was 27 and a factory worker. William was 25 and a weaver. 16-year-old Margaret Scott, a spinner from Tayport, Fife, was a boarder.⁴

Andrew Cree was born on 13 May 1868 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson.

Alexander Cree was born on 8 December 1869 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson.

On 2 April 1871 Alexander Cree was living in the household of Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson in Lydos Mill, Dairsie, Fife, Scotland, along with Mary Cree, Jannet Cree, Elizabeth Cree, James Cree, Neil Cree and William Cree. Neil was a flaxdresser. His daughter Mary also worked in a flax factory and Jannet and Elizabeth were flax spinners. James and Neil junior were scholars.

Alexander Cree died in 1871 in Dairsie, Fife, Scotland.²

From 1883, Elizabeth Cree was also known as Betsy. She was born on 4 July 1858 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson.

On 7 April 1861 Elizabeth Cree was living in the household of Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson in Worker House, Ceres, Fife, Scotland, along with Jannet Cree and Mary Cree. Neil was a flax dresser aged 38. Margaret was 30. There were three daughters, Mary aged 10, Janet 7 and Elisabeth 3. Elisabeth Peattie, a flax nill worker aged 37, was a lodger.

On 2 April 1871 Elizabeth Cree was living in the household of Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson in Lydos Mill, Dairsie, Fife, Scotland, along with Mary Cree, Jannet Cree, James Cree, Neil Cree, William Cree and Alexander Cree. Neil was a flaxdresser. His daughter Mary also worked in a flax factory and Jannet and Elizabeth were flax spinners. James and Neil junior were scholars.

On 3 April 1881 Elizabeth Cree was living in the household of Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson in Henderson's Houses, Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland, along with Neil Cree and William Cree. Neil was a flax dresser. The three children still at home were all described as factory workers - Elizabeth aged 24, Neil, 17, and William, 14.

Elizabeth Cree married David Tullis in 1883 in Arbroath, Fife, Scotland. By 1901 they had six children including one named Neil Cree Tullis aged 9. A later child was named Elizabeth Cree Tullis and she migrated to the USA at age 34 arriving in Boston, Massachusetts, on 16 Sep 1928.²

In 1914 Elizabeth Cree was living in 54 Andover, Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA. Betsy Tullis was described as the widow of David. Other residents included David, a belt stitcher, and Elizabeth and Jessie Tullis who were operatives.³

In 1930 Elizabeth Cree was living in 59 Centre, Methuen, Massachusetts, USA. Betsy was described as a widow and a housekeeper. Also present was David Tullis (and his ?wife Mary J.) a mill operative.⁴

William Cree was born on 8 March 1866 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson.

On 2 April 1871 William Cree was living in the household of Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson in Lydos Mill, Dairsie, Fife, Scotland, along with Mary Cree, Jannet Cree, Elizabeth Cree, James Cree, Neil Cree and Alexander Cree. Neil was a flaxdresser. His daughter Mary also worked in a flax factory and Jannet and Elizabeth were flax spinners. James and Neil junior were scholars.

On 3 April 1881 William Cree was living in the household of Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson in Henderson's Houses, Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland, along with Elizabeth Cree and Neil Cree. Neil was a flax dresser. The three children still at home were all described as factory workers - Elizabeth aged 24, Neil, 17, and William, 14.

On 5 April 1891 William Cree was living in the household of Margaret Thomson in 17 Stobcross Lane, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland, along with Neil Cree. Margaret Cree was 58 and born in Wemyss, Fife. Her son Neil was 27 and a factory worker. William was 25 and a weaver. 16-year-old Margaret Scott, a spinner from Tayport, Fife, was a boarder.²

James Cree was born on 7 September 1861 in Ceres, Fife, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson.

On 2 April 1871 James Cree was living in the household of Neil Cree and Margaret Thomson in Lydos Mill, Dairsie, Fife, Scotland, along with Mary Cree, Jannet Cree, Elizabeth Cree, Neil Cree, William Cree and Alexander Cree. Neil was a flaxdresser. His daughter Mary also worked in a flax factory and Jannet and Elizabeth were flax spinners. James and Neil junior were scholars.

Catherine Pitkeathly was born on 8 August 1802 in Forteviot, Perthshire, Scotland.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Pitkeathly and Catharine Dall.

Catherine Pitkeathly married Robert Cree, son of John Cree and Margaret Young, on 29 April 1833 in Relief Congregation, Perth, Scotland.^3,4

Her son John Cree was born between 1834 and 1836.^5,6

Her son David Cree was born in 1838 or 1839 in Perth, Scotland.^7,8,9,10

Catherine Pitkeathly died before 1839.

John Cree was born on 20 January 1822.¹ He was the son of Alexander Cree and Elisabeth Martin. John Cree was baptised on 27 January 1822 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland.¹

David Cree was born in 1838 or 1839 in Perth, Scotland.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Robert Cree and Catherine Pitkeathly.

On 7 June 1841 David Cree was living in the household of Robert Cree and Agnes Salmond in Cross Street (South side), Perth, Scotland, along with Jean Cree and John Cree. Robert was a labourer aged 30 and Ann (=Agnes) was 23. John was 7, David 5 and Jean 1.⁵

On 30 March 1851 David Cree was living in the household of Robert Cree and Agnes Salmond in 90 Watergate, Perth, Scotland, along with Jean Cree and Margaret Cree. Robert was a labourer aged 40. Agnis (sic) was 32. David was 14, Jean 11 and Margret (sic) 7.⁶ David Cree began military service on 7 July 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland.⁷

David Cree married Alice Mary Hunt c May 1877 in Brighton Reg Dist, Sussex, England.⁸ David Cree was ill with what was probably the continuing after-effect of malaria on 11 October 1877 in Brighton, Sussex, England.⁹ He ended military service on 13 November 1877 in Brighton, Sussex. He had served for 18 years and 130 days in the 20th Regiment of Hussars, of which 12 years and 265 days were served in India. He was described as a groom by trade, born in Perth, aged 38 years, 5 ft 3 1/4 inches in height, with fresh complextion, dark eyes and brown hair. His intended place of residence was Brighton...
He signed his discharge paper with a mark.¹⁰

His father Robert Cree died on 7 June 1878 in Kirk Close, Perth, Scotland.^11,12

His daughter Alice Elizabeth Cree was born c February 1879 in Chelsea, London, England.¹³

His daughter Sarah Margaret Cree was born in August 1880 in Chelsea, London.^14,15

On 3 April 1881 David Cree and Alice Mary Hunt were living in 49 Lots Road, Chelsea, London, England, along with Alice Elizabeth Cree and Sarah Margaret Cree. David was aged 41 and a general labourer born in Perth, Scotland. Alice was 36 and born in Brighton. Alice was aged 2 and Sarah 8 months, both born in Chelsea.¹⁶

His daughter Sarah Margaret Cree died c May 1882 in Brighton Reg Dist, Sussex.¹⁷

His son Robert John Cree was born c February 1885 in Brighton Reg Dist, Sussex.¹⁸

On 5 April 1891 David Cree and Alice Mary Hunt were living in 28 St Martins Place, Brighton, Sussex, England, along with Alice Elizabeth Cree and Robert John Cree. David was aged 51 and was a general carter. His wife Alice was 47. Their children were Alice age 12 and Robert, 6.¹⁹

On 31 March 1901 David Cree and Alice Mary Hunt were living in 28 St Martins Place, Brighton, Sussex, along with Alice Elizabeth Cree and Robert John Cree. David was a builder's carter aged 61 and born in Perth. Alice was now 57. Their daughter Alice was 22 and a draper's assistant while Robert was 16 and a grocer's assistant.²⁰

On 2 April 1911 David Cree and Alice Mary Hunt were living in 41 Byron Street, Hove, Sussex, England, along with Robert John Cree, Alice Elizabeth Cree and Alfred David C Samin. David was an army pensioner aged 72. Alice was 67. Their son Robert was 26 and a grocer's assistant. Their daughter Alice Samin was a widow at 32 and a charwoman. She had a son Alfred aged 5.²¹

David Cree died c February 1916 in Steyning Reg Dist, Sussex, England.²²

Agnes Cree was born in 1854 or 1855.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Cree and Agnes Salmond.

On 7 April 1861 Agnes Cree was living in the household of Robert Cree and Agnes Salmond in 90 Watergate, Perth, Scotland, along with Margaret Cree and Robert Pillans Cree. Robert was a labourer.²

Annie McMenemy was born in 1837 or 1838.¹

Annie McMenemy married James McCriche.²

Annie McMenemy married John Cree, son of Robert Cree and Catherine Pitkeathly, on 28 March 1879 in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. This was a Church of Scotland wedding. John's name is given as James in the records but it must be John since he is described as widower of Mary Ann Chalmers. He was aged 43 and Annie was 41.³

James McCriche married Annie McMenemy.¹

Thomas Richardson was a carter.¹

Thomas Richardson married Isabella Davidson.

His son Thomas Richardson was born in 1839 or 1840.²

Thomas Richardson died before 16 March 1860.³

Isabella Davidson married Thomas Richardson.

Her son Thomas Richardson was born in 1839 or 1840.¹

Isabella Davidson died before 16 March 1860.²

John Boag was born in 1816 or 1817.¹ He was the son of William Boag and Margaret Dewar.

His son Dougall Cree was born on 4 August 1866 in Newtown of Pitcairns, Dunning, Perthshire, Scotland.^2,3

His son George Boag was born in 1867 or 1868 in Dunning, Perthshire, Scotland.⁴

John Boag was a labourer on 6 May 1872 in 14 Union Street, Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, Scotland.⁵

John Boag married Elizabeth Cree, daughter of David Cree and Jean Kettles, on 6 May 1872 in Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. John was 55 years old and a widower. Elizabeth was 37 and signed with her mark.⁶

William Boag was a carter.¹

William Boag married Margaret Dewar.

His son John Boag was born in 1816 or 1817.²

William Boag died before 6 May 1872.¹

Margaret Dewar married William Boag.

Her son John Boag was born in 1816 or 1817.¹

Margaret Dewar died before 6 May 1872.²

James Hamilton married Marion Winton.

His daughter Agnes Hamilton was born in 1798 or 1799.¹

James Hamilton died before 11 December 1877.²

Marion Winton married James Hamilton.

Her daughter Agnes Hamilton was born in 1798 or 1799.¹

Marion Winton died before 11 December 1877.²

(stillborn male) Cree was born in 1943.¹ He was the son of Campbell Cree and Inez Turner.

(stillborn) Cree died in 1954 in Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹ (stillborn) Cree was the child of Lieutenant Commander Thomas Scott Cree DSC RANVR and Dorothy Jean Stewart Fraser.

Matthew David Cree was the son of Campbell Cree and Inez Turner.

Matthew David Cree died in 1978 in New South Wales, Australia.¹

Robert Hanna was born on 17 May 1913 in Newtownards Reg Dist, County Down, Ireland.¹ He was the son of William Hanna and Bertha Cree.

Her son William Cree was born in 1826 or 1827 in Belfast, Ireland.¹

In January 1826 Sara Adair was living in Ballyallock, County Down, Ireland.²

Sara Adair married James Cree, son of Andrew Cree Sr, on 30 January 1826 in 1st Presbyterian Church, Bangor, County Down, Ireland.³

William Cree was born in 1826 or 1827 in Belfast, Ireland.¹ He was the son of James Cree and Sara Adair.

William Cree arrived in New York, USA, on 7 April 1849. He was a workman aged 22 and had sailed from Belfast on board the Annie.²

William Cree married Mary Cronin, daughter of Patrick Cronin and Catherine Sullivan, before 1857 in San Francisco, California, USA. It is not know how or why Mary travelled from Australia to California. No record of the marriage has yet been found.^3,4

William Cree and Mary Cronin arrived in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on 7 September 1857. They had boarded the Formosa in San Francisco. Mary was listed only as "Mrs Cree." Her age was shown as 35.⁵

From c 1859 William Cree and Mary Cronin were living in Green Hills Farm, Taralga, New South Wales, Australia, where they brought up their children Sarah J Cree, Catherine Cree and William James Cree.^6,7

A registered letter addressed to Wm. Cree, Goulburn, was amongst mail and banknotes stolen from a mailbag between Albury and Yass some time before 15th August 1859. This is the earliest date on record showing William Cree in the Taralga area.⁸

His daughter Sarah J Cree was born in 1861 in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia.⁹

His daughter Catherine Cree was born in 1868 in Goulburn, New South Wales.¹⁰

His son William James Cree was born in 1874 in Goulburn, New South Wales.¹¹

His father James Cree died on 12 February 1880 in Newtownards Reg Dist, Ireland.¹² William Cree was a Presbyterian.¹³

William Cree died on 15 December 1882 in Goulburn, New South Wales. His death resulted from a fall from his horse on 11th December 1882 on his way home from Taralga to Green Hills. Apparently William was riding into Taralga to vote in an election, witnesses claim that he had been riding too fast which is why he fell off.^14,15,16,17 He was buried in Stonequarry Cemetery, Golspie Road, Taralga, New South Wales, Australia.¹³

Mary Cronin was born in 1830 or 1831 in County Cork, Ireland.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Patrick Cronin and Catherine Sullivan.

Mary Cronin arrived in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 14 February 1842 with Patrick Cronin and Catherine Sullivan. They had sailed on board the Sir Edward Paget from Cork, Ireland. Patrick was an agricultural labourer from Dromcolliher, Co. Limerick, and Catherine was a dairywoman from Co. Cork. They were migrating with their six children of whom Mary was the fourth, aged 11 and born in County Cork. The others were James, aged 15; John, 6; Sydney 14 days (later known as Daniel); and Joanna, 3.⁴

Mary Cronin married William Cree, son of James Cree and Sara Adair, before 1857 in San Francisco, California, USA. It is not know how or why Mary travelled from Australia to California. No record of the marriage has yet been found.^5,6

Mary Cronin and William Cree arrived in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on 7 September 1857. They had boarded the Formosa in San Francisco. Mary was listed only as "Mrs Cree." Her age was shown as 35.⁷

From c 1859 Mary Cronin and William Cree were living in Green Hills Farm, Taralga, New South Wales, Australia, where they brought up their children Sarah J Cree, Catherine Cree and William James Cree.^8,9

Her daughter Sarah J Cree was born in 1861 in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia.¹⁰

Her daughter Catherine Cree was born in 1868 in Goulburn, New South Wales.¹¹

Her son William James Cree was born in 1874 in Goulburn, New South Wales.¹²

Her husband William Cree died on 15 December 1882 in Goulburn, New South Wales.^13,14,15,16

In 1892 Mary Cronin was living in Green Hills, Taralga, New South Wales, Australia. The present house at Green Hills has been identified as having been built of dressed sandstone in about 1890. There are the remains of an earlier house in the backyard. Since William Cree died in 1882 and his only son, William James Cree, was born in 1874, it seems likely that it was Mary Cronin who had the house built as she has taken on her daughter Sarah's three young children. The house was renovated in the 1990s.¹⁷

Her daughter Sarah J Cree died on 14 October 1892 in Green Hills, Taralga, New South Wales.^18,19,20

Mary Cronin died on 27 April 1906 in Green Hills, Taralga, New South Wales. She was aged 73. Her death is not shown in the NSW deaths index.^1,21 She was buried on 28 April 1906 in Stonequarry Cemetery, Taralga, New South Wales, Australia. Although a Catholic, she was buried in the Presbyterian graveyard alongside her husband William Cree.^1,22

Patrick Cronin married Catherine Sullivan. Patrick Cronin was born in 1806 or 1807 in County Limerick, Ireland. It is reported that Patrick was from Dromcolliher, County Limerick (about 40 km SW of Limerick City). No soucre is given for this but it is consistent with the immigration record showing his "native place" as Co. Limerick.¹

His daughter Mary Cronin was born in 1830 or 1831 in County Cork, Ireland.^2,3,4

Patrick Cronin and Catherine Sullivan arrived in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 14 February 1842 along with Mary Cronin. They had sailed on board the Sir Edward Paget from Cork, Ireland. Patrick was an agricultural labourer from Dromcolliher, Co. Limerick, and Catherine was a dairywoman from Co. Cork. They were migrating with their six children of whom Mary was the fourth, aged 11 and born in County Cork. The others were James, aged 15; John, 6; Sydney 14 days (later known as Daniel); and Joanna, 3.⁵

Catherine Sullivan married Patrick Cronin. Catherine Sullivan was born in 1809 or 1810.²

Her daughter Mary Cronin was born in 1830 or 1831 in County Cork, Ireland.^3,4,5

Catherine Sullivan and Patrick Cronin arrived in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 14 February 1842 along with Mary Cronin. They had sailed on board the Sir Edward Paget from Cork, Ireland. Patrick was an agricultural labourer from Dromcolliher, Co. Limerick, and Catherine was a dairywoman from Co. Cork. They were migrating with their six children of whom Mary was the fourth, aged 11 and born in County Cork. The others were James, aged 15; John, 6; Sydney 14 days (later known as Daniel); and Joanna, 3.⁶

Sarah J Cree was brought up along with Catherine Cree and William James Cree at Green Hills Farm, Taralga, New South Wales, Australia, where her parents had lived from about c 1859.^1,2 Sarah J Cree was born in 1861 in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia.³ She was the daughter of William Cree and Mary Cronin.

Her father William Cree died on 15 December 1882 in Goulburn, New South Wales.^4,5,6,7

Sarah J Cree married Hugh McNeilly, son of Hugh McNeilly and Ann Perry, on 7 October 1884 in Argyle, New South Wales, Australia.^8,9

Her daughter Mary Alice McNeilly was born in 1885.⁹

Her son William Cree McNeilly was born in 1887.⁹

Her daughter Annie Maude McNeilly was born in 1889 in Taralga, New South Wales, Australia.¹⁰ Sarah J Cree was a presbyterian.¹¹

Her daughter Katherine Isabelle McNeilly was born on 8 April 1892 in Taralga, New South Wales.^12,9

Sarah J Cree died on 14 October 1892 in Green Hills, Taralga, New South Wales, Australia. She was aged 31 and shown as wife of Hugh. The cause of her death was given as heart disease.^11,13,14 She was buried on 16 October 1892 in Stonequarry Cemetery, Taralga, New South Wales, Australia.¹⁵ Administration of Sarah J Cree's estate was granted to Hugh McNeilly on 2 December 1892 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. However in a case in the Equity Court in Sydney in 1905 it was stated that her widower Hugh M'Neilly (sic) was retaining the rents and profits of her estate for his own use. She had been the "registered proprietor of land at Taralgo worth £400, was entitled to a sum of £230 under the will of her father, William Cree, and had personality of the value of £111." It was argued on behalf of their children, who were in the care of her brother William James M'Cree (sic), that those profits should "be paid to William John M'Cree, their maternal uncle with whom they are living, in part payment of their education and maintenance." The outcome of the case is not yet known.

It wasn’t until 1915 that the public trustee advertised to sell the land owned by Sarah Jane.^16,9,17

At some time after her death but not for some years, her children were being cared for by her brother William James Cree.¹⁸