Percival James Standen (1883 - 1961)

Born 3 Feb 1883 in Temora, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Florence Annie (Davis) Standen — married 12 Feb 1918 in Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 16 Sep 1961 at age 78 in Strathfield, New South Wales, Australia

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Rudd, Standen, Sweeney Family Reunion: Held at Appin, south of Sydney, NSW each year.

1911 June: Mentioned as giving away his sister Pearl at her wedding

1918 June: there is a mention of a Percy Standen from Bolygamy (presumed to be the same person) who is mentioned as singing at a farewell party. This of interest to his remaining family as there are a few of his descendants who are singers and this might be where that talent came from.

1918 12 Feb: Marries in Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia. Is mentioned as a returning solider in the newspaper notice. Although no record to date has been found confirming he was in the military.

1918 August: Listed as one of 6 men who had a successful application via ballot for a homestead farm in Bolygamy (near Wyalong). This was out of 446 applications. He was granted lot 65 and was listed as already being from Bolygamy. It is interesting to note, that they do not refer to him as a returning soldier in subsequent listings. Although in his wedding announcement and some other documentation he is mentioned as a returning solider. There are no records to indicate that he did in fact service in the military.

1919: Birth of his daughter Elaine Mary in Newtown NSW. Presumably they were living in Sydney at this time.

1923 March: "Crumbs" in the newspaper mention he has opened a salon in the Metropolitan hotel in West Wyalong.

1923 April: Advertising that he has opened a hairdressing salon in the Metropolitan Hotel in West Wyalong. There is a recurring advertisement in the news for the salon.

1923 October it is advertised that he sold all of the furniture etc from their residence on the Corner of Court and Operator street (near Golden Fleece Mine)

1923: Birth of son Albert William (Bertie) in Gundagai

1924 was working as a hairdresser in West Wyalong. That year he was also granted a renewal of a Billiard license. His son Kevin also played billiards/snooker/pool later in life.

1926: Birth of son Percival James Standen in Gundagai

1930 Living in Church St, West Wyalong (Electoral role), labourer. Wife: Home duties

1935/1936/1937 Electoral Rolls: Living on Canada St in Lake Cargelligo, listed as a hairdresser

1937 was granted a barber's license and is noted as being from Lake Cargelligo. He and his wife are listed in the electoral role as living at Canada St in Lake Cargelligo. He was noted as a hairdresser.

1940: When two of his sons tragically drowned in Lake Cargelligo he is mentioned in the news articles as being former well know resident of West Wyalong, Ungarie and Buddigower. It mentions again that he was a returned soldier, but this could be due to the journalist referring to old articles about him. It notes he is a hairdresser and also is known for racing greyhounds.

1943: Living at 8 Beaufort St in Lithgow NSW, listed as a hairdresser

1949: Living at 51A Bradfield Park in West Lindfield, listed as a labourer

1954: Living Strathfield (in Sydney NSW) at 63 High Street with his wife and surviving children. Percival is listed as a labourer. His son Kevin is listed as a hairdresser, and John Thomas as a clerk. His daughters and wife are listed as doing home duties.

1958: Living in Strathfield (in Sydney NSW) at 65 High Street. He is living with some of his children (Mary Anne, John Thomas, Florence Mary Therese) and his wife Florence Annie. His son Kevin and his wife Audrey Hazel live around the corner at 26 Eve Street with her family (the Porters). Percival is listed as a labourer.

Percival is buried at Rookwood Catholic Cemeteries and Crematoria Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia PLOT: Sect. M2 Row 20 Plot 3493 Section: 20 Row: 39 Denomination: Catholic Mortuary 2 & 3 Noted on his grave that he died aged 78

Biography

*Taken From Percival's Birth Certificate

It gives his birth date as 3 Feb 1883 at Temora. His parents are stated as John Standen and Annie Rudd, living at Lower Temora. John's occupation is a Miner.

*Taken From Percival's Marriage Certificate

Percival Standen and Annie Davis married at St Patrick's Church, Gundagai.

They married 12 Feb 1918.

Percy's occupation is given as a Labourer and residing at South Gundagai, NSW. He was aged 33.

Annie Davis was born at South Gundagai, NSW, residing at South Gundagai, NSW. She was aged 25. Witnesses to marriage were Albert Victor Davis and Evelyn Davis

*Taken From Percy's Death Certificate

Percy died at 69 High Street, Strathfield. He was 78 years. The informant was his son J Standen. Percy was buried 19 Sep 1961 at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Rookwood.

Children to his marriage were John 43, Elaine (Deceased), Bertram (Deceased), Percy (Deceased), Roy (Deceased), Elizabeth 33, Kevin 31, June 29, Theresa 27.

Sources

• NSW BDM
• Birth Certificate 18521/1883 certificate held
• Death Certificate 21510/1961 certificate held
• Marriage Certificate 02460/1918 certificate held

• The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural & Mining Advocate, Thursday 14 February 1918

WEDDING BELLS

STANDEN-DAVIS.

Father O'Doherty was the celebrant at a very quiet wedding at St. Patrick's Church, Gundagai, on Tuesday last, the contracting parties being Mr. Percy James Standen, of Wyalong (a returned soldier) and Miss Annie Davis second daughter of Mr. W. Davis, South Gundagai. Miss Evelyn Davis (bride's sister) acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. H. Davis (the bride's brother) as groomsman. The bridal couple, immediately after the ceremony, entrained for Sydney for the honeymoon.

1911: Pearl's Wedding: Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette (NSW : 1900 - 1928), Saturday 24 June 1911, page 2

1918 June Singing: Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette (NSW : 1900 - 1928), Tuesday 18 June 1918, page 3

1918 Homestead application: Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times (Albury, NSW : 1903 - 1920), Friday 2 August 1918, page 4 & Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette (NSW _ 1900 - 1928), Friday 2 August 1918, page 2

1923 Crumbs listing of salon: Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette (NSW : 1900 - 1928), Friday 23 March 1923, page 4

1923 Salon advertisement: Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette (NSW : 1900 - 1928), Friday 20 April 1923, page 5

1923 Sale of furniture from house: Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette (NSW : 1900 - 1928), Friday 19 October 1923, page 13

1924 Hairdresser: Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette (NSW : 1900 - 1928), Tuesday 15 April 1924, page 4

1924 Billiards License renewal: Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette (NSW : 1900 - 1928), Friday 12 December 1924, page 1

1937: Barbers License Granted: Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder (NSW : 1899 - 1952), Thursday 25 February 1937, page 4

1940: Cootamundra Herald (NSW : 1877 - 1954), Wednesday 28 August 1940, page 2

1943: Electoral Roll: State NSW: Hartley: Subdivision: Lithgow p154 1949: Electoral Roll: State NSW: Bradfield: Subdivision: Gordon p220 1954: Electoral Roll: State NSW: Lowe: Subdivision: Burwood p110 1958: Electoral Roll: State NSW: Burwood: Subdivision: Strathfield p109

Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150631834