Francis John Whipps (1885 - 1943)

Born 1885 in East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Myrtle Annie Elsie (Fuller) Whipps — married 1936 in Barraba, New South Wales, Australia

Died 30 Apr 1943 at about age 58 in Kurri Kurri, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Francis Whipps was born in the Colony of New South Wales (1788-1900)

Francis was born in 1885. He was the son of John Whipps and Grace Cotterill.

In 1913, Francis appeared on the electoral roll, residing at Sparke Street, West Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. His occupation was listed as carter.^[1]

Between 1930 and 1935, Francis appeared on the electoral roll, residing at Hopetoun Street, Kurri Kurri, New South Wales, Australia. His occupation was listed as blacksmith.^[2][3]

Francis married Myrtle Annie Elsie Fuller in 1936 in Kurri Kurri, New South Wales, Australia.^[4]

Between 1936 and 1943, Francis was residing at Allworth Street, Kurri Kurri, New South Wales, Australia. His occupation was listed as blacksmith.^[5][6]

He passed away on 30 Apr, 1943.^[7] His funeral was held on 2 May, 1943,^[8] and he was cremated at Newcastle Memorial Park, Beresfield, New South Wales, Australia.^[9]

Newcastle Morning Herald, Sat 15 May 1943, Page 2:

"The WIDOW of the late FRANCIS JOHN WHIPPS wishes to Thank all kind friends for their kindness and sympathy in her late sad bereavement.

Research Notes

In both the 1913 and 1930 electoral rolls, a Margaret Mary Whipps was residing with Francis. She had disappeared by the 1934 electoral roll. I have searched for a death registration on NSW BDM in the years 1930-1936, using variations of the surname (Whips, Wipps, Whipp, Wipp, W*ps, W*p). I have also searched Trove looking for a death, funeral or obituary notice, using the same surname variations. Believing that Margaret was the first wife of Francis, I have also searched for a marriage registration, in the years 1900-1915. (Jones-98694 07:11, 30 January 2023 (UTC))

Sources

1. ↑ 1913 Electoral Register: "Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980"
   Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
   Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
   Ancestry au Record 1207 #194544103 (subscription required, accessed 30 January 2023)
   Name: Francis John Whipps; Gender: Male; Electoral Date: 1913; Electoral Place: West Maitland, Maitland, New South Wales, Australia.
2. ↑ 1930 Electoral Register:"Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980"
   Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
   Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
   Ancestry au Record 1207 #2642934 (subscription required, accessed 30 January 2023)
   Name: Francis John Whipps; Gender: Male; Electoral Date: 1930; Electoral Place: Kurri Kurri, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia.
3. ↑ 1935 Electoral Register: "Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980"
   Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
   Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
   Ancestry au Record 1207 #177304471 (subscription required, accessed 30 January 2023)
   Name: Francis John Whipps; Gender: Male; Electoral Date: 1935; Electoral Place: Kurri Kurri, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia; Residence Address: Hopetoun street, Kurri Kurri.
4. ↑ Marriage Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages : accessed Brad Jones 16 Jan 2023), Index entry for FRANCIS JOHN WHIPPS and MYRTLE ANNIE ELSIE FULLER; District: KURRI KURRI; Registration Number: 4719/1936
5. ↑ 1936 Electoral Register: "Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980"
   Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
   Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
   Ancestry au Record 1207 #4463513 (subscription required, accessed 30 January 2023)
   Name: Francis John Whipps; Gender: Male; Electoral Date: 1936; Electoral Place: Kurri Kurri, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia.
6. ↑ 1943 Electoral Register: "Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980"
   Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
   Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
   Ancestry au Record 1207 #22622046 (subscription required, accessed 30 January 2023)
   Name: Francis John Whipps; Gender: Male; Electoral Date: 1943; Electoral Place: Kurri Kurri, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia.
7. ↑ Death Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages : accessed by Brad Jones 17 Jan 2023), Index entry for WHIPPS FRANCIS JOHN; Parents: JOHN & SARAH GRACE; District: NEWCASTLE; Registration Number: 11296/1943
8. ↑ Funeral Notice: "Family Notices" Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954) 1 May 1943: 2. Web. 30 Jan 2023 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article140446642>.
9. ↑ Cremation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193661038/francis-whipps: accessed 30 January 2023), memorial page for Francis Whipps (1886–30 Apr 1943), Find A Grave: Memorial #193661038, citing Newcastle Memorial Park, Beresfield, Newcastle City, New South Wales, Australia; Maintained by MrCG (contributor 49524149).