James Creek (1852 - 1930)

Born 1852 in Essex, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Phoebe (Smith) Creek — married 1 Jul 1873 in Dimboola, Victoria, Australia

Descendants

Died 22 Jun 1930 at about age 78 in Horsham, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

James Creek was born in Essex, England.

James Creek was born about 1852 in Essex, England, the son of William Creek (1807-1891) and Mary Ann Wright (1810-1891). ^[1]

Emigration to Australia. Departure from Plymouth, arriving Portland, Colony of Victoria on 5th September 1855.

Marriage. On 1st July 1873, Phoebe married James Creek in a Presbyterian service at Dimboola, Victoria, Australia. James said he was born in Essex, while Phoebe gave her birthplace as Port Fairy. ^[2]

They had nine children.

• Phoebe Ann Creek born 1874 Wail, Victoria, Australia
  Phoebe Creek married Jasper Baker in 1892 in Victoria, Australia
  Died 1964 Natimuk, Victoria, Australia
• Mary Jane Creek born 1876 Horsham, Victoria, Australia
  Mary Jane Creek married William Baker in 1894 in Victoria, Australia
  Died 11 Jul 1966 reg Horsham Victoria Australia
• Susannah born 1880 Horsham, Victoria, Australia.
  Died 1880 Horsham, Victoria, Australia
• Louisa Creek born 1881 Wail, Victoria, Australia
  Louisa Creek married David Baker in 1898 Victoria, Australia
  Died 29 May 1969 reg Horsham Victoria Australia
• William George Creek born 1883 Wail, Victoria, Australia
  William Creek married Florence Marveleen Mott on 16 October 1907 Lower Norton Creek, Victoria, Australia
• Emma Elizabeth Creek born 1887 Horsham, Victoria, Australia.
  Died 1887 Horsham, Victoria, Australia
• James Thomas Creek born 1888 Horsham, Victoria, Australia.
  James Thomas Creek married Beatrice Alberta Holgate in 1913
• John Henry Creek born 1891 Horsham, Victoria, Australia.
  John Henry Creek married Elizabeth Ann Mackley 1914
  Died 10 Sep 1954 reg Horsham Victoria Australia
• Alfred Creek born 1893 Horsham, Victoria, Australia.
  Alfred Creek married Ida May Osborn in ?

The three brothers, Jasper, William and Dave Baker, all married Creek sisters. Folklore has it that their 4th brother Henry (Harry) would have also married a Creek sister but there were no more girls in the family.

Electoral Rolls.

1909 James and Phoebe Creek were living at Lower Norton subdivision of Noradjuha, Victoria (farmer)

1924 James and Phoebe Creek were living at David Street, Horsham, Victoria, Australia

Death. James Creek died 22nd June 1930, aged 78 years. His death was registered at Horsham, Victoria, Australia, naming his parents as William Creek and Mary Ann Wright. ^[3]

The Horsham Times, Tuesday 24 June 1930 p 2 Article

OBITUARY

Still another member from the ranks of the Wimmera's pioneers, Mr James Creek, passed away on Sunday at his home in David street at the age of 78 years. About three weeks ago the late Mr Creek became seriously ill and had to take to bed. He arrived in Australia from Essex, England, when four years old with his parents. He lived in South Australia for 17 years, then came to Victoria where he settled on the land at Lower Norton. About years ago years he retired and came to live at Horsham. He leaves a widow and a family of four sons and three daughters, to whom deepest sympathy has been extended. They are James (Lockhart, NSW), John (Warracknabeal) Alfred (Lower Norton), ,William (Lockhart, NSW), Phoebe (Mrs J Baker, Goroke), Mary (Mrs W Baker, Haven) Louisa (Mrs D Baker, Dooen). Two daughters (Susan and Emma) are deceased. Mrs M Smith, of Railway avenue, Horsham, is a sister and the late Mr Thos. Creek of Roberts avenue was a brother. The funeral took place at Horsham Cemetery yesterday. The coffin-bearers were Messrs. E. Baker, N. Baker, E. Sawyer. T. Mott, J. Pearson, W. Jones. Mr. R.W. Payne conducted the service at the graveside. Messrs Weight & Sons had charge of the arrangements.

Burial. Interred Horsham Cemetery where their headstone reads: ^[4]

In Loving Memory Of

JAMES CREEK

Died 22 June 1930

Aged 78 Years

At Rest

Also

PHEBE CREEK

Beloved Wife Of Above

Died 2nd July 1940

Aged 86 Years

Sources

1. ↑ Life events Ackland's England, Wales, U.S.A and Australia Family Tree, Ancestry, Owner: SusanWatts95; viewed by Parish-1283, date not recorded
2. ↑ Marriage Index (including reverse entry to show with birthplace for both) Victoria Pioneer Index (cdrom) : 1873 Marriage registration between James CREEK (Essex) and Phoebe SMITH (Port Fairy) Registration Number 3168
3. ↑ Death Index Death Index. Victoria 1921-1985 (cdrom): citing 1930 death registration of Jas CREEK (Wm CREEK & Mary Ann WRIGHT) Horsham Reg Number: 5682
4. ↑ Burial Ian Marr's Cemeteries of S.W. Victoria - (headstones), Horsham cemetery