Alfred George Andrews (abt. 1875 - 1947)

Born about 1875 in Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Evelyn Gertrude (Bennett) Andrews — married 5 Dec 1900 in Christ Church, Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Died 14 Mar 1947 at about age 72 in 11 Point-lane, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Biography

ALFRED GEORGE ANDREWS (Andrews-9640)

PARENTS. Alfred George Andrews & Elizabeth (Wagstaff) Andrews

BIRTH. Abt. 1875, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

BIRTH. WA BDM Birth Reg: #16361/1875

Family name Andrews

Given names Alfred George

Father Alfred George

Mother Wagstaff Elizabeth

Place of birth Fremantle

MARRIAGE. 5 Dec 1900, Christ Church, Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE. 5 Dec 1900, Evelyn Gertrude/Emily Bennett, daughter of Richard Bennett & Emily (Burton) Bennett

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #869/1900

Family name Bennett

Given names Emily

Family name of Spouse Andrews

Given names of Spouse Alfred George

Place of marriage Geraldton

Children:

(1) Alfred George Andrews, b. 10 Nov 1901, d. 11 Nov 1901

(2) Eileen Florence Andrews, b. 1903, d. 24 May 1909

(3) Harold Joseph Andrews, b. abt. 1906, d. 29 Mar 1983, m. 1929, Elsie May Foster, daughter of ??

(4) Clarence Richard Andrews, b. abt. 1909, d. 17 Oct 1979, m. 1935, Dorothy May O'Hara, daughter of ??

(5) Doreen May Andrews, b. abt. 1911, d. 9 Nov 1967

(6) Stanley Kenneth Andrews, b. abt. 1913, d. 25 Jun 1980, m. 1934, Mildred Winifred Harris, daughter of ??

(7) James William Andrews, b. 16 Oct 1918, d. 18 Dec 2001, m. 28 Oct 1939, Ida May Jones, daughter of W P Jones & ??

(8) Norman Ernest Andrews, b. 26 Dec 1920, d. 21 Feb 1960

First World War Embarkation Roll:

Private Alfred George Andrews

Service Number 6714

Rank Private

Place of Embarkation Fremantle

Embarkation Ship HMAT Argyllshire A8

Date of Embarkation 09 November 1916

Conflict First World War, 1914-1918

ANZACS born in Perth, WA:

Alfred George Andrews

Service Number: 6714

Place of Birth: Perth, WA, Australia

Place of Enlistment: Perth, WA, Australia

Next of Kin: Andrews, Emily (wife)

The AIF Project:

Alfred George ANDREWS

Regimental number 6714

Place of birth Perth, Western Australia

Religion Roman Catholic

Occupation Lumper

Address 13 Hubble Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia

Marital status Married

Age at embarkation 41

Next of kin Wife, Mrs E Andrews, 13 Hubble Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia

Enlistment date 1 August 1916

Rank on enlistment Private

Unit name 11th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement

AWM Embarkation Roll number 23/28/4

Embarkation details Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 9 November 1916

Rank from Nominal Roll Private

Unit from Nominal Roll 11th Battalion

Fate Returned to Australia 25 August 1917

(1945). 45th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. MR and MRS A. G. ANDREWS have much pleasure in announcing the 45th Anniversary of their Marriage, which took place at Christ Church, Geraldton, on December 5, 1900. Canon P. W. Henn officiating. Present address, 11 Point-lane, Fremantle.

DEATH. 14 Mar 1947, 11 Point-lane, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH. WA BDM Death Reg: #99/1947

Family name Andrews

Given names Alfred G

Place of death District of Fremantle

DEATH NOTICE. ANDREWS.-On March 14, at his late residence, 11 Point-lane, Fremantle, Alfred George, the dearly loved husband of Emily and loved father of Eileen (deceased), Harold, Clarence, Doreen, Stan, James and Norman and loved father-in-law of May, Minnie, Dorothy and Ida and grandpa of Elsie, Clarence, Valma, Bryan (deceased), Patricia, Carmel Dawn and baby Joan; aged 72 years. Peace after long suffering.

ANDREWS.-On March 14, at his residence, 11 Point-lane, Fremantle, Alfred George dearly beloved husband of Emily Andrews, loving father of Harold, Clarrie, Doreen, Stan, Jim and Norman; aged 72 years. R.I.P.

ANDREWS.--On March 14, 1947, at his residence, 11 Point-lane, Fremantle, Alfred George, beloved father of Harold and May, devoted grandfather of Elsie, Clarrie and Valma. God saw the road was weary, / The hill too steep to climb, / So He gently closed his aching eyes, / And whispered, peace be thine. Our Dad.

ANDREWS.--On March 14, 1947, at his residence, 11 Point-lane, Fremantle, Alfred George Andrews, dearly beloved father of Jim and Ida, and fond grandfather of Dawn; aged 72 years. In peace at last. Our old pal.

ANDREWS (Alfred George).-On March 14, at Fremantle, dear father of Stanley and father-in-law of Mildred. God watched you as you suffered, / He knew you had had your share, He gentle closed your weary eyes, / And took you in His care.

ANDREWS.-On March 14. at his late residence, 11 Point-lane, Fremantle, Alfred George, the loved son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth Andrews; aged 72 years. Requiescat in pace.

ANDREWS (Alfred George).-On March 14, 1947, at Fremantle, dearly beloved brother of Jim, Bill (Melbourne), brother-in-law of Clara, fond uncle of Jim, Betty, Vera, May, Paddy and Alf. Sufferer, come unto Me.

ANDREWS.--O March 14 at his late residence, 11 Point-lane, Alfred George, beloved brother of Kate and brother-in-law of Bill and family. A patient sufferer at rest.

ANDREWS (Alfred George).--On March 14, 1947, at his late residence, 11 Point-lane, Fremantle. dearly loved brother of Mary, and brother-in-law of Harry, fond uncle of Edith. Melbourne. Sufferer at rest.

ANDREWS.--On March 14, at his late residence, 11 Point-lane, Fremantle, Alfred George, devoted son-in-law of the late Richard and Emily Bennett, of Geraldton, and of West australian Government Railways, Geraldton.

ANDREWS.--On March 14, at Fremantle, Alfred George, beloved brother-in-law of Joe and Florrie; fond uncle of Dick, Ruby, Charlie, George, Dorothy. At rest.

BURIAL. FREMANTLE CEMETERY

ANDREWS ALFRED GEORGE

Age 72 years

Place of residence FREMANTLE

Date of Death 14/03/1947

Area or Denomination ROMAN CATHOLIC

Section MON C4

Gravesite 0131

Death of Spouse: 30 Nov 1967, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Sources

• Birth: WA BDM Birth Reg: #16361/1875

• Marriage: WA BDM Marriage Reg: #869/1900

• First World War Embarkation Roll: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/P10429845?search

• ANZACS born in Perth, WA: http://australiaremembers.net.au/anzacstories/anzac/?aid=203764&let=#book5/page4-5

• The AIF Project: https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=5711

• (1945). 45th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Wed 5 Dec 1945, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/44833283

• Death: WA BDM Death Reg: #99/1947

• Death Notices: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Mon 17 Mar 1947, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/46270280

• Burial: http://www2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch/details.php?id=FB00016324