Bruce Clarence John Boote (1881 - 1955)

Born 4 Dec 1881 in Stanley, Tasmania, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Ellen (Gouldthorp) Boote — married 19 Feb 1923 in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

Descendants

Died 20 Jun 1955 at age 73 in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Birth

Bruce Clarence John Boote was born on 4 Dec 1881 in Stanley, Tasmania, Australia. He was the son of Robert (Boot) Boote (1849 - 1925) and Jane (Spinks) Boote (1849 - 1922). ^[1]

Marriage

Bruce married Mary Ellen Gouldthorp (1887 - 1972) on 19 Feb 1923 in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand^[2]

Children

1. Stanley Clarence Boote (1908 - 1966)
2. Frederick Boote (1910 - 2001)
3. Myrtle Ethel (Boote) Marthick (1918 - 2001)
4. William Vernon Boote (1921 - 2007)
5. Cyril Bruce Boote (1925 - 1985)
6. Percy Boote (1926 - 2009).

Death

Bruce died on 20 Jun 1955 in Fitzroy, Victoria aged 73.^[3] Probate: 13 Sep 1955 ^[4]

Burial

He was buried at Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton North, Plot MGC-COE-Comp-NB-No-05 ^[5]

Armed Forces

1. Bruce was in a military record for New Zealand WW1 Soldiers in 1917. His last know address was Owhango, and his occupation was listed as bushman. The classification on this record was 'C', which meant at the time he had two children^{[6] [7]}

Miscellaneous

1. He had a terrible accident when he was a lad when he fell off a haystack and landed on a pitchfork. Lots of operations over the following years.
2. In New Zealand they lived in Taihape, Mataroa, Owhango, Karamu, Whata Whata. He was 39 years old when he got married in New Zealand 19/2/1923. Bruce (Pop) and Nellie (Mary Ellen - Nanna) arrived back in Australia on Boxing Day 26/12/1924 with 4 children. Pop's brothers arranged for their return from NZ.
3. He was not mentioned in his mothers Will. Was it because he was in New Zealand or some reason I do not know of?....from Jenny Gray.
4. He patented a wheelbarrow for use at the Melbourne Markets where he hired them out. ^[8]
5. Made headlines in Melbourne papers when he died as he had heaps of money (coins) at his home, which appeared to be a dump. Lots of paper clippings & incorrect family details in these newspaper reports .

Electoral Rolls

New Zealand

Clarence was registered to vote in 1911 in New Zealand.^[9]

Clarence was registered to vote in 1922 in Whatuwhata, New Zealand.^[10]

Australia

Bruce was registered to vote in 1927 in Drouin, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.^[11]

Bruce was registered to vote in 1931 in Drouin, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.^[12]

Bruce was registered to vote in 1934 in Drouin, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.^[13]

Clarence was registered to vote in 1936 in Collingwood, Yarra, Victoria, Australia.^[14]

Clarence was registered to vote in 1937 in Collingwood, Yarra, Victoria, Australia.^[15]

Occupation

Farmer

Watchman

Barrow Hirer

Newspaper Articles

Newspaper Articles - Bruce Clarence John Boote ^{[16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21]}

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Index
   Tasmania Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages
   Index entry for: Bruce Clarence John Boote
   FATHER: Robert Boote MOTHER: Jane Spinks
   PLACE OF REGISTRATION: Horton Tasmania Australia
   DATE OF BIRTH: 4 Dec 1881 Ref No: 1644/1881
2. ↑ Marriage Index
   NZ Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages
   Index entry for: Mary Ellen Gouldthorpe
   SPOUSE: Bruce Clarence John Boote
   PLACE OF MARRIAGE: New Zealand
   DATE OF MARRIAGE: 1923 Ref No: 1988/1923
3. ↑ Death Index
   Victoria Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages.
   Index entry for: Clarence Bruce John Boote
   AGE AT DEATH:72
   PLACE OF DEATJ: Fitzroy Victoria Australia
   YEAR OF DEATH 1955
   REF: 6460/1955
4. ↑ Australia, Victoria, Index to Probate Registers, 1841-1989
   BOOTE Bruce Clarence John
   RESIDENCE PLACE: Collingwood Victoria Australia
   OCCUPATION: Barrow Hirer
   RECORD: 610 - SERIES: 492
5. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images
   Memorial page for Clarence Bruce Boote (1883–22 Jun 1955),
   Find a Grave Memorial ID 202876584,
   Citing Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton North, Melbourne City, Victoria, Australia
6. ↑ Military: "New Zealand, World War I Army Reserve Rolls, 1916-1917"
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1834 #304413 (accessed 17 June 2023)
   Name: Bruce Clarence John Boote; Residence: Owhango; Year: 1917; Reserve Roll: 2nd Division.
7. ↑ Military: "New Zealand WW1 Soldiers"
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 21 June 2023)
   First name(s): Bruce Clarence John; Last name: Boote; Last address: Owhango; Occupation: Bushman; Classification: C; Country: New Zealand.
8. ↑ AusPat: Patent Application Application 1943010597
   Application Number: 1943010597
   Title: Improved handtruck for use in markets and for like purposes
   Applicant: Bruce Boote
   Inventor: Bruce Boote
   Filing Date: 1944-12-07
9. ↑ Electoral Register: "New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981"
   BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1836 #21571217 (accessed 17 June 2023)
   Name: Clarence Boote; Electoral Year: 1911; Residence Place: New Zealand; District: Waimarino; Region or Province: Bay of Plenty.
10. ↑ Electoral Register: "New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981"
    BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1836 #27823029 (accessed 17 June 2023)
    Name: Clarence John Boote; Electoral Year: 1922; Residence Place: Whatuwhata, New Zealand; District: Raglan; Region or Province: Waikato.
11. ↑ 1927 Electoral Register: "Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980"
    Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1207 #169679146 (accessed 17 June 2023)
    Name: Bruce Clarence John Boote; Gender: Male; Electoral Date: 1927; Electoral Place: Drouin, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia; Residence Address: Drouin.
12. ↑ 1931 Electoral Register: "Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980"
    Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1207 #12526961 (accessed 17 June 2023)
    Name: Bruce Clarence John Boote; Gender: Male; Electoral Date: 1931; Electoral Place: Drouin, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.
13. ↑ 1934 Electoral Register: "Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980"
    Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1207 #187225726 (accessed 17 June 2023)
    Name: Bruce Clarence John Boots [Bruce Clarence John Boote]; Gender: Male; Electoral Date: 1934; Electoral Place: Drouin, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia; Residence Address: Drouin.
14. ↑ 1936 Electoral Register: "Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980"
    Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1207 #14424375 (accessed 17 June 2023)
    Name: Clarence John Boote; Gender: Male; Electoral Date: 1936; Electoral Place: Collingwood, Yarra, Victoria, Australia.
15. ↑ 1937 Electoral Register: "Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980"
    Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1207 #18082203 (accessed 17 June 2023)
    Name: Clarence John Boote; Gender: Male; Electoral Date: 1937; Electoral Place: Collingwood, Yarra, Victoria, Australia.
16. ↑ 1922 Newspaper: "Papers Past, National Library of New Zealand"
    Waikato Times, Volume 96, Issue 15037, 7 September 1922, Page 4
    Papers Past Article (accessed 17 June 2023)
17. ↑ 1925 Newspaper: "Papers Past, National Library of New Zealand"
    Waikato Times, Volume 99, Issue 16546, 15 July 1925, Page 8
    Papers Past Article (accessed 17 June 2023)
18. ↑ 1955 Newspaper: "Trove, National Library of Australia"
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Wed 29 Jun 1955, Page 5 : MISER HID £6,000 UNTIL DEATH
    Trove Article (accessed 17 June 2023)
19. ↑ 1955 Newspaper: "Trove, National Library of Australia"
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Thu 30 Jun 1955, Page 5 : Is there more in hoard?
    Trove Article (accessed 17 June 2023)
20. ↑ 1955 Newspaper: "Papers Past, National Library of New Zealand"
    Press, Volume XCII, Issue 27699, 1 July 1955, Page 3
    Papers Past Article (accessed 17 June 2023)
21. ↑ 1955 Newspaper: "Trove, National Library of Australia"
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Fri 9 Sep 1955, Page 1 : BARROW MAN LEFT £17000
    Trove Article (accessed 17 June 2023)

• First hand knowledge by granddaughters Jenny Gray & Michelle Jorgensen