George Layman (1838 - 1921)

Born 9 May 1838 in Western Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Amelia Harriet (Curtis) Layman — married 28 Jul 1859 in Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Descendants

Died 13 Dec 1921 at age 83 in Wonnerup House, Wonnerup, Western Australia, Australia

Biography

GEORGE LAYMAN ^[1] (Layman-848)

PARENTS. George Layman & Mary Ann (Smith) (Bayliss) Layman

BIRTH. 9 May 1838, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE. 28 Jul 1859, Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE. 28 Jul 1859, Amelia Harriet Curtis, daughter of Anthony Barnabus Curtis & Susannah (Glindon) Curtis

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #1312: 1859, Layman George; Curtis Amelia Harriet; District of Busselton

MARRIAGE NOTICE. At St. Mary's Church, Busselton, Vasse, on the 28th ultimo, by the Rev. John Wright, George, eldest son of the late George Layman, Esq., Wonnerup, Vasse, to Amelia Harriet, only daughter of the late Mr Anthony Curtis, of Fremantle.

Children:

(1) George Wallace Layman, b. 25 Aug 1860, Wonnerup, d, 22 Jan 1892, Wilgarrup, m. 5 May 1887, Bundidup Farm, Matilda Louisa Hayward, daughter of Thomas Hayward ^[2] & Catherine (Logue) Hayward

MARRIAGE NOTICE. LAYMAN—HAYWARD.—At Bundidup, Harvey, by the Rev. R. H. Purnell, on Thursday, May 5th, George Wallace, eldest son of Geo. Layman, Esq., M.L C., of Wonnerup, Vasse, Western Australia, to Matilda Louisa, second daughter of Thos. Hayward, Esq., J.P., of Bunbury, Western Australia. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Wed 18 May 1887, Page 2: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3764444

DEATH REPORT. LAYMAN.-On January 22nd, at Wilgarrup, near Bridgetown, in his 32nd year--GEORGE WALLACE, eldest son of George Layman, of Wonnerup House, Vasse. Deeply lamented by a large circle of friends. He leaves a widow and three young children ; also a sorrowing father and mother and a family of brothers and sisters to mourn their loss. "We shall meet, but we shall miss him." The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Sat 13 Feb 1892, Page 4: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3031727

DEATH. DEATH OF A BLACKWOOD SETTLER. [BY TELEGRAPH.] (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) BUNBURY, Jan. 22. Mr. George W. Layman, of Wilgarrup, Blackwood, eldest son of Mr. George Layman, of Wonnerup, Vasse, died this morning at his residence. The cause of death was inflammation of the heart, supervening on influenza. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Sat 23 Jan 1892, Page 6: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3030775

(2) Anthony Glindon Layman, b. 23 Apr 1862, WA, d. 14 Jul 1936, Busselton, m. 16 Apr 1900, Johanna Frances Henrietta (Carson) Walpole, daughter of ?? Carson, Galway, Ireland

Death Notice of Spouse's husband: WALPOLE.—April 27, at New Norcia, Western Australia, Christopher Stanislaus Walpole, youngest son of the late James Walpole, Esq., Mallow, Ireland, of malaria fever, aged 32 years. Home papers please copy. The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 22 May 1897, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/14121702

WEDDING. LAYMAN-WALPOLE. The prettiest wedding that has taken place in the Capel Agricultural Hall occurred on Easter Monday last. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion by Mrs. Jephson and Miss S. Layman. The bridegroom was Mr A. G. Layman, eldest son of Mr George Layman, J.P, of Wonnerup, one of our oldest and most highly respected settlers in the district. The bride, Mrs Walpole, postmistress at Capel, a lady who is highly esteemed, both in public and private life, for !her many good qualities since she came to reside amongst us two years ago . . . Southern Times (Bunbury, WA : 1888 - 1916) Thu 3 May 1900, Page 6: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/157558811

DEATH NOTICE. LAYMAN. - On. July 14, 1936, at Busselton, Anthony Glindon, beloved husband of Francis Henrietta, and loving step-father of Madge (Mrs. James, Ramsay Forrest) and Chrissie (Mrs. Billy Edwards), late of Avoca, Capel. Interred at Busselton, July 15, 1936. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Fri 17 Jul 1936, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/40734423

OBITUARY. MR. A. G. LAYMAN. Regret was expressed throughout the district on Tuesday last, when it was learned that Mr. Anthony Glendon Layman, of Capel, had passed away in the Government Hospital, Busselton. Deceased, who was 74 years of age, was the second son of the late Mr. George Layman of "Wonnerup House." He had led a varied life, having been at Karridale in the early days of the timber industry, and had also joined in the early search for gold in the Kimberley. Later he had taken up farming at Capel, where he had remained ever since. Possessed of a pleasant personality, the late Mr. Layman was much admired and respected by those who knew him and he enjoyed a wide circle of friends. Deep sympathy is extended to his bereaved wife and sisters, Mrs. F. Maitland (Capel), Mrs. F. Cammilleri (Busselton), Miss Claire Layman (Busselton), Mrs. A. Webter (Perth) and the Misses Ida, Stella and Nina Layman (Wonnerup). . . . The South-Western News (Busselton, WA : 1903 - 1949) Fri 17 Jul 1936, Page 5: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/147579662

Mr. A. G. Layman, of Capel, died yesterday at Busselton. He was a son of the late Mr. George Layman, ML.A., and Mrs. Layman, of Wonnerup House. He leaves a widow and two stepdaughters- Mrs. James Ramsay Forrest, of Lowden, and Mrs. Billy Edwards, of Claremont. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Wed 15 Jul 1936, Page 16: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/40733843

Death of Spouse: LAYMAN. - On August 2, 1936, at Pinjarra, late of Capel, as result of accident, Francis, wife of the late Anthony Glindon, beloved sister of May (Mrs. F. Gutmann), loving mother of Madge (Mrs. J. H. Forrest), Chrissie (Mrs. W. Edwards), darling grandmother of Peggy, Gwen, Colin, Jean, Anthony and Vivvie Forest, and Joan and Billy Edwards; aged 63 years. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Tue 4 Aug 1936, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/40739546

Death of Spouse: CAR OVERTURNS. Elderly Woman Killed. Fatal injuries were sustained by Mrs. Frances Henriette Layman (60), of Capel, when a car in which she was travelling skldded and overturned on the Bunbury road, near Coolup, yesterday morning. The car, which was driven by Mrs. Layman's son-in-law, James Henry Forrest, farmer, of Lowden, was travelling towards Perth. Near the 61-mile peg near Coolup it skidded and left the road, overturning down an embankment. Mrs. Layman was hurried to the Pinjarra Hospital, where she was found to be suffering from fractured ribs and shock. She died about 3.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, about four hours after admission. Mr. Forrest, who only received a cut on one forearm, was treated at the hospital and later came on to Perth. The car was wrecked in the smash. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Mon 3 Aug 1936, Page 15: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/40739376

(3) Amelia (Amy) Glindon Layman, b. 1864, d. 3 Apr 1947, m. 19 Dec 1894, Frederick Orbell Maitland, son of Frederick Maitland & Emma Knox (Rees) Maitland

MARRIAGE NOTICE. Maitland — Layman, — On Wednesday, December 19th, by the Rev. Everingham, F. O. Maitland, of the Capel, to Amy, daughter of G. Layman, Esq., of Wonnerup. Bunbury Herald (WA : 1892 - 1919) Sat 29 Dec 1894, Page 2: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/87103821

MARRIAGE. MAITLAND-LAYMAN. - At St. Mary's Church, Busselton, on the 19th ult., by the Rev. L. Everingham, FREDERICK ORBELL, eldest son of Frederick Maitland, Esq , l8 Primrose Hill-road, London, to AMY GLINDEN, eldest daughter of G. Layman, Esq., J.P., Woumerup House, Vasse. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Wed 2 Jan 1895, Page 4: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3071078

DEATH NOTICE. MAITLAND (Amy Jean). beloved wife of F. O. Maitland, passed peacefully away Good Friday. Funeral at 11 o'clock this (Monday) morning at Busselton. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Mon 7 Apr 1947, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/46274663

GOLDEN WEDDING REPORT. The South-Western News (Busselton, WA : 1903 - 1949) Thu 11 Jan 1945, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/147295265

(4) Kate Bayliss Layman, b. 25 Apr 1867, Wonnerup, d. 18 Jul 1946, Busselton, m. 31 Jan 1895, Busselton, Frederick William Ponsonby Cammilleri, son of Frederick Ponsonby Cammillere & Georgina R R (Forgan) Cammillere [b. abt. 1861, Charlottetown , Prince Edward Island, Canada]

MARRIAGE. CAMMILLERI-LAYMAN.-On 31st ultimo, at St. Mary's Church, Busselton, by the Rev. L. Everingham, Frederick William Ponsonby, only son of Frederick Cammilleri, Esq, and grandson of Capt. Joseph Cammilleri, R.N, to Kate Bayliss, second daughter of G. Layman, Esq., J.P., of Wonnerup House, Vasse. English papers please copy. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Thu 7 Feb 1895, Page 4: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4549357

Death of Spouse: DEATH. CAMMILLERI.—On August 17, at his residence St. Davitts, Busselton, Frederick William Ponsonby, in his 82nd year, loved husband of Kate Bayliss and father of May, Cara, Amy (Mrs. D. W. Arnold), Georgina, Dorothy (Mrs. E. K. Biddell), Frederick and Douglas. The South-Western News (Busselton, WA : 1903 - 1949) Thu 19 Aug 1943, Page 2: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/148126790

OBITUARY. MRS. K. B. CAMMILLERI. The death occurred on Thursday, July 18th, of Mrs. Kate Bayliss Cammilleri widow of the late Mr. F. W. P. Cammilleri, at her home "St. Davitt's," Busselton. Mrs. Cammilleri had been a resident of Busselton for the last 51 years. Born at "Wonnerup House," Wonnerup, on 25th April, 1867, she was the second eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Layman, early pioneers of the district. She was married at St. Mary's Church, Busselton, in 1895, and is survived by five daughters and two sons. With her late husband she took a keen and active interest in the affairs of the town and district and her passing removes yet another link with the earliest settlement of Busselton. The funeral took place on Friday, July 19th, and the respect in which deceased was held was shown by the number of relatives and friends who attended the service at St. Mary's Church of England and at the graveside in the Busselton cemetery. The Rev. Davies performed the last rites, and the pall-bearers were Messrs. F. J. G. Arthur, S. Bovell, H. Carter Jnr., P. J. Barnard, M. Guthrie and P. S. Bignell. Among the floral tributes received were the following:—May; Georgie; Doug, Cara, Dorothy and Ted; Fred, Lillian, Ross and Judith; Dorothy, Ted and Barbara; Cissie Curtis; Barbara; Clair; Webster family; Mr. and Mrs. Maitland; Nita, Alfred and Gemmell; Ida and Stella Layman; Mr. and Mrs. M. Guthrie and family; Mr. and Mrs. L. Pearce; Mr. and Mrs. Percy Reynolds; Amy, Wesley, Phillip and Mariel; Essie and Bert Chadwick; Emily F. Prinsep; Peggy, Arty and Jean; Mr. Winter and Gwen; Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Elliott; Mrs. Carlotta Brockman and Emily; Mr. C. Elliott; Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Arthur; Walter and Betty Waterhouse and family; Lou and May Weston; Mrs. Hutchins and family; all at Westlawn; Madge and Chrissie; Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Bignell and Miss Bignell; Henry, Blanche and family; Maggie and Madge; Mrs. White; Beatrice; Mr. and Mrs. A. Gutherie. The South-Western News (Busselton, WA : 1903 - 1949) Thu 25 Jul 1946, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/147298505

(5) Marion St Clair Layman, b. 6 Jul 1869, Wonnerup, d. 17 Feb 1949, Guildford

DEATH NOTICE. LAYMAN: On February 17, 1949, at Guildford, Marion St. Clair Layman, late of Duchess-street, Busselton. third daughter of the late George and Amelia Layman, of Wonnerup House. Wonnerup, loved sister of Ida, Stella and Nita (Mrs. A. Webster), and the late George, Glin, Amy (Mrs. F. O. Maitland), Harry, Kate (Mrs. F. Cammilleri), Nina and Jim. The Rev. E. G. Jacquet conducted a Private Service in the Church of England portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery on February 18, 1949. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Sat 19 Feb 1949, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/47646234

(6) Ida Agnes Layman, b. 1871, d. 24 Jun 1953

DEATH NOTICE. LAYMAN: On June 24, 1953, at Perth, Ida Agnes, of Wonnerup House, Wonnerup, fourth daughter of the late George and Amelia Layman, loved sister of Stella, Anita (Mrs. A. Webster), and the late George, Glin, Amy (Mrs. P. O. Maitland), Harry, Kate (Mrs. F. Cammilleri), Clara, Nina and Jim; aged 82 years. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Thu 25 Jun 1953, Page 24: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/49216131

(7) Stella Florence Layman, b. 1874, d. 14 Nov 1962

BIRTH. WA BDM Birth Reg: #16063 1874, Layman Stella Florence; Father: George; Mother: Curtis Amelia; District of Vasse

DEATH. WA BDM Death Reg: #3445 : 1962, Layman Stella Florence; Age: 87; Father: George; Mother: Amelia H; District of Perth

(1928). TRANSFER OF LAND ACT, 1893. Application No. 353/1928. TAKE notice that Marian St, Clair Layman Ida Agnes Layman Stella Florence Layman and Nina Glindon Layman all of Wonnerup Spinsters have made application to be registered under the Transfer of Land Act 1893 as the proprietors of an estate in fee simple in possession in the following parcels of land situate in the Sussex District and being: Parts of Sussex Locations 3 and 4 containing together 819 acres 3 roods Bounded on the West by 90 chains 52 links of the East boundary of Wannerup Townsite On the South by a public road and the North boundary of Location 878 measuring together 71 chains 181,,4 links On the East by part of the West boundary of Location 877 and a public road measuring together 70 chains 68 links by 11 chains 6 links of a public road and by a public road and a boundary of Location 41 measuring together 41 chains 74 links and On the North by part of the shore of Wannerup Estuary and by a boundary of Wellington Location 41 measuring 53 chains 21 links Bounded on the inner part by Locations 318 and 1408 by public roads and by the Boyanup-Busselton Railway. And further take notice that all persons other than the applicants claiming to have any estate right title or interest in the above parcels of land and desiring to object to the said application are hereby required to lodge in this Office on or before the fourteenth day of April next a caveat forbidding: the said land being brought under the operation of the said Act. ARTHUR G. HARVEY, Assistant Registrar of Titles. Office of Titles, Perth, 13th March, 1928. Stone, James & Co., Perth, Solicitors for the Applicants. GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, W.A., MARCH 23, 1928, p 808: https://www.slp.wa.gov.au/gazette/gazette.nsf/gazlist/9FF88AD1E6BF018148257A610012BF4A/$file/gg014.pdf

(8) Flora Juanita Layman, b. 1876, d. 1962, m. 7 Apr 1908, Alfred Webster, son of Richard Webster & Hannah (??) Webster

Death of Spouse's Mother: WEBSTER.--On August 12. at the residence of her son. Dr. Alfred Webster, Shaw-street, Coolgardie, Hannah Webster, widow of Richard Webster, of Blackburne, England. Victorian and English papers please copy. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Tue 15 Aug 1905, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/25521277

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #5: 1908, Layman Flora J; Webster Alfred; District of Sussex

WEDDING REPORT. WEBSTER-LAYMAN. A Bunbury correspondent writes:-On April 7 a pretty wedding took place at St. Mary's Church, when Miss Junita Florence Layman, fifth daughter of Mr. Geo. Layman, of Wonnerup, was married to Dr. Alfred Webster, of Claremont. . . . Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954) Sat 18 Apr 1908, Page 41: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/37573039

Dr. Alfred Webster, who died on June 23 aged 83 years, was for a period in his early years in medicine resident physician to the Royal household at Balmoral Castle during the reign of Queen Victoria. He had previously held the post of assistant professor of medicine at Glasgow University. He came to the West Australian Goldfields in 1904 and in 1912 was appointed medical superintendent of the then Perth Hospital. A year later he started private practice in Perth. After retiring from practice, he and his wife lived with his eldest son in the Preston Valley. He was senior consultant physician on the honorary staff of the Royal Perth Hospital to the time of his death. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Tue 4 Jul 1950, Page 3: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/47872626

DEATH. WA BDM Death Reg: #1992 : 1962, Webster Flora Juanita; Age: 85; Father: George; Mother: Amelia H; District of Perth

(9) Nina Glindon Layman, b. 1878, d. 19 Mar 1937

DEATH NOTICE. LAYMAN.--On March 19, 1937, at Avro Hospital, Subiaco, Nina Glindon, youngest daughter of the late George and Amelia Layman, of Wannerup House, Wannerp, loving sister of George (deceased), Glindon (deceased), Amy (Mrs. F. O. Maitland), Harry (deceased), Kate (Mrs. F. Cammilleri), Clare, Ida, Stella, Nita (Mrs. A. Webster) and Jim (deceased); aged 58 years. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Sat 20 Mar 1937, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/41287391

(10) James Fitzherbert Layman, b. 1880, d. 23 Apr 1912

DEATH. LAYMAN.— On April 23, at Wonnerup House near Busselton, West Australia, Jim Layman, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Layman, aged 31 years. The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950) Fri 26 Apr 1912, Page 4: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/79895761

OBITUARY. Mr. James F. H. Layman. It is with the most sincere regret that we have to chronicle the death of Mr. James Fitz Herbert Layman, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Layman, of Wonnerup. The news that Mr. Layman was seriously ill was well known throughout the district during the last two or three weeks, and while his wide circle of friends were aware of the grave nature of his illness, they were hardly prepared to learn of his early end. Deceased, who was one of the most popular young men in the district, and noted for his fine physique and genial and kindly manner, broke down in health some time ago, and after making somewhat light of his condition for some time, he took a sea voyage. On that occasion he visited the Eastern States and New Zealand. The change for the time appeared to have a beneficial effect, but ultimately the indisposition again manifested itself, and upon his return home during Easter he had to take to his room. Since then no less than four physicians have been in attendance, at times for days continuously, and everything the medical ingenuity and knowledge could bring into operation tried to combat the trouble. All efforts were, however, futile, and at 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning he passed peacefully away in the presence of the members of the family. . . . The South-Western News (Busselton, WA : 1903 - 1949) Fri 26 Apr 1912, Page 3: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/147664468

DEATH. 13 Dec 1921, Wonnerup House, Wonnerup, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH. WA BDM Death Reg: #17: 1921, Layman George; District of Sussex

DEATH NOTICE. LAYMAN.-On Tuesday, December 13, 1921, at Wonnerup House, Wonnerup, George Layman, husband of the late Amelia Harriet Layman, and son of the late George Layman, of Wonnerup, aged 83 years. Deeply regretted by his loving family.

CURTIS, Amelia Harriet Birth : 28 SEP 1842 Fremantle Death : 19 SEP 1916 Wonnerup Her parents: CURTIS, Anthony Barnabus & Mother: GLINDON, Susannah

Sources

1. ↑ George Layman: Biographical Register of Members of the Parliament of Western Australia: http://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/parliament/library/MPHistoricalData.nsf/(Lookup)/DF53F82430B248C748257E5E0027E76B?OpenDocument
2. ↑ Hayward, Thomas (1832–1915), by A. C. Staples, Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 4, (MUP), 1972: http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/hayward-thomas-3740

• Marriage: WA BDM Marriage Reg: #1312: 1859

• Marriage Notice: The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901) Wed 10 Aug 1859, Page 2: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66009128

• Death: WA BDM Death Reg: #17: 1921

• Death Notice: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Tue 20 Dec 1921, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28011331