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Robert Climie Cree was born on 13 April 1888 in 4 Old Cast Lane, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Robert Cree and Diana Brown.

Robert Climie Cree was a journeyman coach trimmer on 13 September 1912 in 2 Fowlds Street, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.²

Robert Climie Cree married Mary Elizabeth Findlay, daughter of George Findlay and Margaret Moffat, on 13 September 1912 in St Andrew's Street, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. The ceremony was witnessed by Archibald Cree. Mary Ann Grey was the other witness. Robert was 24 and Mary was 23 years old. The marriage was according to the forms of the United Free Church of Scotland. Robert's father was shown as deceased.³

His son Lieutenant Robert Climie Cree was born in 1913 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.⁴

Archibald Cree was born in 1889 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Robert Cree and Diana Brown. Archibald Cree was a witness at the marriage of Mary Elizabeth Findlay and Robert Climie Cree on 13 September 1912 in St Andrew's Street, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland; Mary Ann Grey was the other witness. Robert was 24 and Mary was 23 years old. The marriage was according to the forms of the United Free Church of Scotland. Robert's father was shown as deceased.²

James Cree was born in 1892 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Robert Cree and Diana Brown.

Henry Cree was born on 30 June 1895 in 4 Old Cast Lane, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Robert Cree and Diana Brown.

Janet Crie married (---) Young. Janet Crie was born in 1851 or 1852.¹ She was the daughter of David Crie and Elizabeth Climie.

On 7 April 1861 Janet Crie was living in the household of David Crie and Elizabeth Climie in 39 High Street, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, along with Archibald Cree, Robert Cree, David Cree, James Cree and Elizabeth Crie. David and Elizabeth were both shown as 40 years old. He was a showmaker. Their three eldest sons were coal miners: Archiblad aged 18, Robert, 16, and David, 14. James was 12 years old, Janet 7 and Elizabeth 2.²

On 2 April 1871 Janet Crie was living in the household of Elizabeth Climie in 2 Old Cast Lane, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, along with James Cree and Elizabeth Crie. Elizabeth was aged 52 and a housekeeper born Dewisland, Lanarkshire. James was 21 and a coal miner; Janet, 17, and Elizabeth, 14, were power loom weavers.³

Janet Crie was a cotton weaver on 3 April 1881 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Her son John Young was born in 1885 or 1886 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire.⁴

On 31 March 1901 Janet Crie was living in the household of Elizabeth Climie in 2 Old Cast Lane, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, along with Elizabeth Crie and John Young. Elizabeth Climie was now aged 84. Her daughter Elizabeth was a power loom weaver. Another daughter Janet Young, aged 41, worked in a bonded store. Janet's son John Young was a cabinet maker's apprentice aged 16.

Mary Elizabeth Findlay was the daughter of George Findlay and Margaret Moffat.

Mary Elizabeth Findlay married Robert Climie Cree, son of Robert Cree and Diana Brown, on 13 September 1912 in St Andrew's Street, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. The ceremony was witnessed by Archibald Cree. Mary Ann Grey was the other witness. Robert was 24 and Mary was 23 years old. The marriage was according to the forms of the United Free Church of Scotland. Robert's father was shown as deceased.¹

Her son Lieutenant Robert Climie Cree was born in 1913 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.²

George Findlay married Margaret Moffat.

George Findlay was a general labourer on 13 September 1912.¹

Margaret Moffat married George Findlay.

James Caldow married Flora Stewart Cree, daughter of Robert Cree and Flora Young, in 1894. They had a daughter Flora, born 1894, who was grandmother of correspondent Kath Pierce.¹

James Caldow died in November 1894. He died from a accident on the railway.²

Thomas Watson Court married Flora Stewart Cree, daughter of Robert Cree and Flora Young, in 1902. They had seven children.¹

In 1923 Thomas Watson Court and Flora Stewart Cree moved from Scotland and settled at USA. They were accompanied by their three youngest children.²

Maud Alice Cree was born c November 1884 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Alfred Leonard Cree and Elizabeth Jackson.

On 5 April 1891 Maud Alice Cree was living in the household of Alfred Leonard Cree and Elizabeth Jackson in 10 Forest Road, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England, along with Ellen Elizabeth Cree, Robert William Cree, Arthur Bernard Cree, Amy Beatrice Cree and Alfred Jackson Cree. Alfred had a butchery business there. He was 45 and Elizabeth was 47. Ellen was 15 and a lace finisher, Robert, 13, was a lace maker, Arthur was 9, Amy 8, Maud 6 and Alfred 4.²

On 31 March 1901 Maud Alice Cree was living in the household of Alfred Leonard Cree and Elizabeth Jackson in 99 Austin Street, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England, along with Robert William Cree, Arthur Bernard Cree, Amy Beatrice Cree and Alfred Jackson Cree. Alfred was 5 3 and a retired butcher, while Elizabeth was 58. Robert was 23 and a lacemaker, Arthur was a lace finisher's clerk aged 19, Amy at 18 was a lace finsher's folder, Maud, 16, was a lace finisher's hand and Alfred's occupation was illegible. He was aged 14.³

Florence Mabel Holmes was born on 7 April 1881 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Holmes and Mary Anne Hearn.

Florence Mabel Holmes married Arthur Bernard Cree, son of Alfred Leonard Cree and Elizabeth Jackson, on 3 July 1904 in the Church of Christ, Coventry Road, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England.²

Her daughter Annie Cree was born on 31 August 1907 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.¹

Her daughter Phyllis Cree was born on 30 September 1908 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.¹

Her son Arthur Leonard Cree was born on 11 September 1911 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.¹

Her son Harry Cree was born on 18 July 1913 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.¹

Her son Joseph Alexander Cree was born on 29 January 1915 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.^1,3

Her son George Clarence Cree was born on 12 July 1918 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.¹

Her son Wilfred Cree was born on 31 January 1920 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.¹

Her son Sidney Cree was born c November 1921 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.^1,4

Her son Sidney Cree died c November 1921 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.^1,5 Florence Mabel Holmes and Arthur Bernard Cree were interred in Bulwell Cemetery, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England.

Florence Mabel Holmes died on 1 January 1970 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.¹

His daughter Florence Mabel Holmes was born on 7 April 1881 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England.¹

Her daughter Florence Mabel Holmes was born on 7 April 1881 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England.¹

Annie Cree was born on 31 August 1907 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Bernard Cree and Florence Mabel Holmes.

Her father Arthur Bernard Cree died on 1 January 1969 in Nottingham Reg Dist, England.²

Her mother Florence Mabel Holmes died on 1 January 1970 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.¹

Annie Cree died on 6 September 1991 in the City Hospital, Nottingham, England. Annie never married but lived with her sister and parents at 112, St Albans Road, Bulwell.¹

Phyllis Cree was born on 30 September 1908 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Bernard Cree and Florence Mabel Holmes.

Her father Arthur Bernard Cree died on 1 January 1969 in Nottingham Reg Dist, England.²

Her mother Florence Mabel Holmes died on 1 January 1970 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.¹

Phyllis Cree died on 19 December 1984 in Woodthorpe, Nottinghamshire, England. Phyllis never married but lived with her sister and parents at 112, St Albans Road, Bulwell.¹

Arthur Leonard Cree was born on 11 September 1911 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England.¹ He was the son of Arthur Bernard Cree and Florence Mabel Holmes.

Arthur Leonard Cree married Elsie Sybil Smith c August 1936 in Nottingham Reg Dist, England. It was Elsie's second marriage. Carol gives the marriage date as 11 Dec 1936 but it is recorded in the September quarter so must have been no later than September.^1,2

Arthur Leonard Cree was a insurance broker.¹

His father Arthur Bernard Cree died on 1 January 1969 in Nottingham Reg Dist.³

His mother Florence Mabel Holmes died on 1 January 1970 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.¹

His wife Elsie Sybil Smith died c November 1974 in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England.^1,4

Arthur Leonard Cree died in 1984 in Toton, Nottinghamshire, England.^1,5

Elsie Sybil Smith was born on 24 June 1902 in Nottingham Reg Dist, England.^1,2

Elsie Sybil Smith married Richard T Stapleton c May 1924 in Nottingham Reg Dist.³

Her husband Richard T Stapleton died c August 1932 in Nottingham Reg Dist.⁴

Elsie Sybil Smith married Arthur Leonard Cree, son of Arthur Bernard Cree and Florence Mabel Holmes, c August 1936 in Nottingham Reg Dist. It was Elsie's second marriage. Carol gives the marriage date as 11 Dec 1936 but it is recorded in the September quarter so must have been no later than September.^5,6

Elsie Sybil Smith died c November 1974 in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England.^5,2

Richard T Stapleton married Elsie Sybil Smith c May 1924 in Nottingham Reg Dist, England.¹

Richard T Stapleton died c August 1932 in Nottingham Reg Dist.²

Harry Cree was born on 18 July 1913 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England.¹ He was the son of Arthur Bernard Cree and Florence Mabel Holmes.

Harry Cree married Gladys Verenor Hopkins in December 1951 in Church of Christ, Broomhill Road, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England.¹

His father Arthur Bernard Cree died on 1 January 1969 in Nottingham Reg Dist, England.²

His mother Florence Mabel Holmes died on 1 January 1970 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.¹

His wife Gladys Verenor Hopkins died in February 1990 in a nursing home, Nottingham, England.¹

Harry Cree died in April 1993 in a nursing home, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England.¹

Gladys Verenor Hopkins was born c August 1908 in Newark Reg Dist, Nottinghamshire, England.^1,2

Gladys Verenor Hopkins married Harry Cree, son of Arthur Bernard Cree and Florence Mabel Holmes, in December 1951 in Church of Christ, Broomhill Road, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England.²

Gladys Verenor Hopkins died in February 1990 in a nursing home, Nottingham, England.²

Joseph Alexander Cree was born on 29 January 1915 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Arthur Bernard Cree and Florence Mabel Holmes.

Joseph Alexander Cree married Gladys Minnie Coates in September 1940 in Nottingham, England. Joseph and Gladys had two children one son and one daughter, both of whom are still living.¹

His father Arthur Bernard Cree died on 1 January 1969 in Nottingham Reg Dist, England.³

His mother Florence Mabel Holmes died on 1 January 1970 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.¹

Joseph Alexander Cree died c May 1977 in City Hospital, Nottingham, England.^1,4

Gladys Minnie Coates was born c February 1911 in Nottingham Reg Dist, England.¹

Gladys Minnie Coates married Joseph Alexander Cree, son of Arthur Bernard Cree and Florence Mabel Holmes, in September 1940 in Nottingham, England. Joseph and Gladys had two children one son and one daughter, both of whom are still living.²

Her husband Joseph Alexander Cree died c May 1977 in City Hospital, Nottingham, England.^2,3

Gladys Minnie Coates died in September 1988 in Nottingham.²

George Clarence Cree was born on 12 July 1918 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England.¹ He was the son of Arthur Bernard Cree and Florence Mabel Holmes.

George Clarence Cree married Bessie Braker in March 1945 in Nottingham, England. They had one son, still living.¹

His wife Bessie Braker died c August 1967 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.^1,2

His father Arthur Bernard Cree died on 1 January 1969 in Nottingham Reg Dist, England.³

George Clarence Cree married Barbara May Prince c August 1969 in Nottingham Reg Dist.^4,1

His mother Florence Mabel Holmes died on 1 January 1970 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.¹

George Clarence Cree died in July 1989 in Nottingham.¹

Bessie Braker was born c February 1917 in Nottingham Reg Dist, England.¹

Bessie Braker married George Clarence Cree, son of Arthur Bernard Cree and Florence Mabel Holmes, in March 1945 in Nottingham, England. They had one son, still living.²

Bessie Braker died c August 1967 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England. She was aged 50.^2,3

Barbara May Prince married George Clarence Cree, son of Arthur Bernard Cree and Florence Mabel Holmes, c August 1969 in Nottingham Reg Dist, England.^1,2

Her husband George Clarence Cree died in July 1989 in Nottingham, England.²

Barbara May Prince died in March 1999 in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, England.²

Wilfred Cree was born on 31 January 1920 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England.¹ He was the son of Arthur Bernard Cree and Florence Mabel Holmes.

Wilfred Cree married Mary Bradbury, daughter of Albert Bradbury and Gertrude Chester, on 22 May 1943 in St Helen’s Church, Selston, Nottinghamshire, England. They had two children one daughter and one son, both still living.¹

His father Arthur Bernard Cree died on 1 January 1969 in Nottingham Reg Dist, England.²

His mother Florence Mabel Holmes died on 1 January 1970 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.¹

Wilfred Cree died on 23 September 1991 in Kings Mill Hospital, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England.¹

Mary Bradbury was born on 9 August 1923 in Selston, Nottinghamshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Albert Bradbury and Gertrude Chester.

Mary Bradbury married Wilfred Cree, son of Arthur Bernard Cree and Florence Mabel Holmes, on 22 May 1943 in St Helen’s Church, Selston, Nottinghamshire, England. They had two children one daughter and one son, both still living.³

Her husband Wilfred Cree died on 23 September 1991 in Kings Mill Hospital, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England.³

Mary Bradbury died on 1 May 1999 in Jacksdale, Nottinghamshire, England.³

Sidney Cree died c November 1921 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England.^1,2 He was born c November 1921 in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire.^1,3 He was the son of Arthur Bernard Cree and Florence Mabel Holmes.

Albert Bradbury married Gertrude Chester in Nottingham Reg Dist, England.¹

His daughter Mary Bradbury was born on 9 August 1923 in Selston, Nottinghamshire, England.^2,3

Gertrude Chester married Albert Bradbury in Nottingham Reg Dist, England.¹

Her daughter Mary Bradbury was born on 9 August 1923 in Selston, Nottinghamshire, England.^2,3

Catharine Cree was also known as Kathrine Cree. She was born on 20 February 1808 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of Mathew Cree and Euphemia Love. Catharine Cree was baptised on 6 March 1808 in Queen Anne Street Burgher Associate Church, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.^1,2

Her son Andrew McGregor was born in 1834 in Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland.^3,4

Her son Mathew Cree was born in 1836 or 1837.⁵

On 6 June 1841 Catharine Cree was living in the household of Euphemia Love in Milesmark, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, along with Mathew Cree, James Wilson, Hariot Wilson and Andrew McGregor. Euphemia Wilson, as she is now called, appears to have been widowed a second time. She is now aged 50 (rounded figure) and a washerwoman. We have assumed that Mathew, aged 7, is actually Matthew McGregor, Catherine's son shown on the 1851 Census as aged 17.⁵

Catharine Cree married George Forfar on 20 July 1844 in Dunfermline, Fife. George Forfar, carter, Dunfermline and Catherine Cree residing there gave in their names for proclamation in order to marriage, being three times proclaimed and no objections made, their certificate to that effect was granted. She was his third wife.⁶

Her daughter Euphemia Forfar was born in 1851 or 1852 in Dunfermline, Fife.⁷

On 30 March 1851 Catharine Cree and George Forfar were living in Woodmill Street, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, along with Cecilia Forfar. George was aged 38 and a labourer. Catherine was named Cree, although married to george, in accordance with the Scottish custom. Cecilia was 9.⁸

On 7 April 1861 Catharine Cree and George Forfar were living in Windmill Street, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, along with Cecilia Forfar. George was now 49 and a carter while Catherine was 54. Cecily (sic) was aged 20 and a linen winder.⁹

Her mother Euphemia Love died on 22 October 1872 in Milesmark, Dunfermline, Fife.^10,11

Catharine Cree died on 21 August 1884 in New Row, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. The cause of death was recorded as cancer.^12,13

Mathew Cree was born on 24 February 1810 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.^1,2 He was the son of Mathew Cree and Euphemia Love. Mathew Cree was baptised on 25 March 1810 in Queen Anne Street Burgher Associate Church, Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.^1,2

Mathew Cree died before 1815.

Freda Martha Augusta Robertson (married name) married David George Robertson, son of James Robertson and Jessie McLellan.

In 1933 Freda Martha Augusta Robertson (married name) and David George Robertson were living in Cambridge Street, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia. He was a boilermaker.¹

James Robertson was born on 23 June 1884 in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland.^1,2 He was the son of James Robertson and Jessie McLellan.

James Robertson died after 1928.³

Daniel Thomas Robertson was born on 19 July 1894 in Queensland, Australia.^1,2 He was the son of James Robertson and Jessie McLellan.

His father James Robertson died on 7 July 1895 in Elliot Street, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia.³

Daniel Thomas Robertson was a postal employee in 1922 in 325 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.³

His mother Jessie McLellan died on 16 July 1928 in 11 Wood Street, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.^4,5

Daniel Thomas Robertson died on 8 March 1935.⁶

David Robertson married Margaret Stormont.

His son James Robertson was born on 15 January 1856 in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland.^1,2,3

Margaret Stormont married David Robertson.

Her son James Robertson was born on 15 January 1856 in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland.^1,2,3

Joseph D Moreland married Margret Robertson, daughter of James Robertson and Jessie McLellan, on 7 October 1899 in St Mary's, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia.¹

His daughter Sarah Newton was born c May 1841 in Auckland Reg Dist, County Durham, England.¹

Her daughter Sarah Newton was born c May 1841 in Auckland Reg Dist, County Durham, England.¹

(---) Cree was baptised on 17 April 1866 in Auckland St Andrew, County Durham, England.¹ He was the son of John Cree and Sarah Newton.

Jane Jackson was born between 1830 and 1833 in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England.^1,2

On 3 April 1881 Jane Jackson was living in 39 Edward Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, along with John Newton Cree. Jane Cree was a washerwoman aged 50 and widowed. John was shown as her son aged 18 and an apprentice joiner. He was in fact her stepson.³

On 5 April 1891 Jane Jackson was living in 33 High Tenters Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England. She was a widow aged 60 and a laundress.²

On 31 March 1901 Jane Jackson was living in 33 High Tenters Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham. She was aged 71 and a laundress.⁴

Jane Jackson died c February 1908 in Auckland Reg Dist, County Durham, England. She was aged 75.⁵

Esther Mossom Blanchard was born c May 1875 in Guisborough, County Durham, England. Two birth registrations have been traced for girls named Esther Mossom in 1875: one in Guisborough Reg Dist. and one in Stockton Reg Dist. However both babies died within two years. The 1881 Census says this Esther was born in Guisborough, the 1891 says Redcar.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Thomas Blanchard.

On 3 April 1881 Esther Mossom Blanchard was living in the household of William Thomas Blanchard in Colliery Cottage, Dene Bridge, Chilton, County Durham, England, along with Hannah Blanchard (married name). William was aged 40, a widower and an engine fitter. Esther was shown as Ettry Mororn Blanchard, William's adopted child aged 7, born Guisbro, Yorkshire. There were also a sister (of Esther?) aged 21 who was housekeeper born at Black Boy, County Durham and William's mother, a widow aged 58.

Chilton is about 5 km (3 miles from Spennymoor.)³

On 5 April 1891 Esther Mossom Blanchard and William Thomas Blanchard were living in Eldon, County Durham, England. William was a 51-year-old widower and a steam engine fitter. Esther was shown as his daughter aged 17 who was born in Redcar, Yorkshire.⁴

On 31 March 1901 Esther Mossom Blanchard was living in the household of William Thomas Blanchard in Alfreton Colliery, Alfreton, Derbyshire, England. He was aged 67 and an engine fitter at the colliery, born at Little Little Langton, Yorkshire. She was named as Hettie Blanchard. She was 26, her occupation was described as housework and her birthplace as Redcar, Yorkshire.

Esther Mossom Blanchard married John Newton Cree, son of John Cree and Sarah Newton, c August 1903 in Auckland Reg Dist, County Durham, England. She marriad as Esther Mossum Blanchard and he as John Newton Cree.⁵

Her daughter Adelaide Cree was born c May 1904 in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England.^6,7

Her son Sidney Cree was born on 24 February 1906 in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.^8,6,9

Her daughter Dora Cree was born c February 1908 in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.^6,10

On 2 April 1911 Esther Mossom Blanchard and John Newton Cree were living in 64 Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, along with Adelaide Cree, Sidney Cree and Dora Cree. John was aged 47 and Esther 37. He was a fish dealer. Adelaide was 7, Sidney 5 and Dora 3. Esther's birth place was shown as Bishop Auckland.⁶

Her daughter Ethel Cree was born c August 1911 in Auckland Reg Dist, County Durham.¹¹

Esther Mossom Blanchard arrived in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, on 30 September 1912 along with Adelaide Cree, Sidney Cree, Dora Cree and Ethel Cree. They had sailed on the Norseman from London on 1 April 1912. Their place of origin was given as County Durham, Ireland!¹²

When Esther and the children sailed to Australia on the Norseman in September 1912, it seems that John did not travel with them although he must have travelled to Queensland at about the same time as he appears there in 1913. It was his second voyage there.

In 1913 Esther Mossom Blanchard and John Newton Cree were living in Hamilton Road, Moorooka, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Their children were too young to be shown on an electoral roll.¹³

In 1913, Esther Mossom Blanchard was also known as Hester Mossom Cree (married name).¹³

In 1925 Esther Mossom Blanchard and John Newton Cree were living in Holme Street, Moorooka, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, along with Adelaide Cree. John was a carpenter, Adelaide was a teacher and Hester's occupation was "home duties.¹³

In 1937 Esther Mossom Blanchard and John Newton Cree were living in Holme Street, Moorooka, Brisbane, Queensland, along with Sidney Cree. John was a carpenter and Sydney (sic) a labourer. Hester was engaged in "home duties."¹³

In 1943 Esther Mossom Blanchard was living in Holme Sreet, Moorooka, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, along with Sidney Cree. Sydney was a labourer.¹³

In 1972 Esther Mossom Blanchard was living in 26 Holmes Sreet, Moorooka, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, along with Sidney Cree.¹³

In 1980 Esther Mossom Blanchard was living in 26 Holmes Sreet, Moorooka, Brisbane, Queensland. (This electoral roll may have contained out-of-date information.)¹³

See a biography of Esther Mossom Blanchard.

Adelaide Cree was born c May 1904 in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Newton Cree and Esther Mossom Blanchard.

On 2 April 1911 Adelaide Cree was living in the household of John Newton Cree and Esther Mossom Blanchard in 64 Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, along with Sidney Cree and Dora Cree. John was aged 47 and Esther 37. He was a fish dealer. Adelaide was 7, Sidney 5 and Dora 3. Esther's birth place was shown as Bishop Auckland.¹

Adelaide Cree arrived in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, on 30 September 1912 with Esther Mossom Blanchard. They had sailed on the Norseman from London on 1 April 1912. Their place of origin was given as County Durham, Ireland!³

In 1916 Adelaide Cree was was in Class V at Rocklea State School, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, and at the annual prize giving won prizes for industry, attendance and shared the prize for the best flower garden.⁴

On 6 April 1918 Adelaide Cree performed a musical item at a "coin or gift evening" at Moorooka, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.⁵

In 1925 Adelaide Cree was living in the household of John Newton Cree and Esther Mossom Blanchard in Holme Street, Moorooka, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. John was a carpenter, Adelaide was a teacher and Hester's occupation was "home duties.⁶

Adelaide Cree resigned her teaching post with effect from 14 April 1927.⁷

Adelaide Cree married James Fyfe c May 1927 in Suva, Fiji.⁸

Sidney Cree was born on 24 February 1906 in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Newton Cree and Esther Mossom Blanchard.

On 2 April 1911 Sidney Cree was living in the household of John Newton Cree and Esther Mossom Blanchard in 64 Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England, along with Adelaide Cree and Dora Cree. John was aged 47 and Esther 37. He was a fish dealer. Adelaide was 7, Sidney 5 and Dora 3. Esther's birth place was shown as Bishop Auckland.²

Sidney Cree arrived in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, on 30 September 1912 with Esther Mossom Blanchard. They had sailed on the Norseman from London on 1 April 1912. Their place of origin was given as County Durham, Ireland!⁴

Sidney Cree of Holme Street, Moorooka, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, was fined £3 for exceeding the speed limit in Brisbane.⁵

"For exceeding the speed limit Sidney Cree of Holme street Moorooka [was]... fined £5."⁶

On 30 August 1932 Sidney Cree attended a tennis dance at the Prince of Wales Theatre, Sherwood, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, which was reported in the press. It was the annual social of the Wattle Tennis Club. As well as the dancing, there was bridge on the balcony, euchre in the annexe and supper was served by the ladies' committee.⁷

On 6 December 1932 Brisbane Courier reported that Sidney Cree had been a victim of crime - Thomas Zigenbine was convicted of stealing a pair of John's overalls, value ten shillings.⁸

In 1937 Sidney Cree was living in the household of John Newton Cree and Esther Mossom Blanchard in Holme Street, Moorooka, Brisbane, Queensland. John was a carpenter and Sydney (sic) a labourer. Hester was engaged in "home duties."⁹ Sidney Cree began military service on 17 September 1942 in Brisbane, Queensland. His next of kin was Hester Cree.³

In 1943 Sidney Cree was living in the household of Esther Mossom Blanchard in Holme Sreet, Moorooka, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Sydney was a labourer.⁹ Sidney Cree ended military service on 2 August 1944 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He was a Corporal in the Australian Army.³

In 1972 Sidney Cree was living in the household of Esther Mossom Blanchard in 26 Holmes Sreet, Moorooka, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.⁹