David Brand (1874 - 1943)

Born 28 Feb 1874 in Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Rosetta Josephine (Brown) Brand — married 29 Apr 1903 in Balmain, NSW, Australia

Descendants

Died 25 Sep 1943 at age 69 in Balmain, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

David Brand was born in Scotland.

Birth 28 February 1874, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. ^[1]

Watt Library BMD Index
BRAND Son to Mr & Mrs David Brand jun. born at 83 Belville St., Greenock on 28th Feb 1874 (Greenock Telegraph 3.3.1874).

David Brand came free to the Colony of Queensland (1859-1900)

Immigrated to Queensland, Australia in 1887 aboard the "Dorunda"

Marriage 29 April 1903, Balmain, New South Wales.^{[2] [3]}

Death 25 September 1943, Rozelle, NEw South Wales^[4]

Transcript The Sydney Morning Herald - Monday 27 September 1943
BRAND. -September 25 1943 at his residence 11 Batty Street Rozelle, David Brand, loved husband of Rose and loving father of David, Angus, Jean, Stanley (deceased), Julie and Jack, father-in-law of Reg Morrow, Thelma Brand, and William Holley, grandfather of Gaynor and Marcia.

Burial 27 September1943, Cremated at Northern Suburbs Crematory.
HEADSTONE INSCRIPTION - Field of Mars Cemetery, Ryde, NSW, Australia - Plot 299.
In Loving Memory Of
ETHERT STANLEY
Beloved son of David and Rose Brand
Accidentally drowned 9th Dec 1936
Aged 19 years.
Also my dear husband & our father
(Masonic symbol) DAVID BRAND
Died 25th Sept 1943, aged 69 years
Cremated.

Also our beloved Mother
ROSETTA JOSEPHINE BRAND
Died 18 March 1963, aged 82 years

(Inscription on Footstone) "Mother, Stan, Dad".
(Inscription on Urn) - "From his sisters and brothers".

Sources

1. ↑ Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
   Name: David Brand
   Gender: Male
   Birth Date: 28 Feb 1874
   Birth Place: Middle OR New Parish,Greenock,Renfrew,Scotland
   Father: David Jolly Brand
   Mother: Janet Hair Crawford
   FHL Film Number: 6035516
2. ↑ New South Wales BMD Marriage Index: Ref: 3116/1903; Name: BRAND, DAVID & BROWN, ROSETTA J.; District: BALMAIN NORTH
3. ↑ The Sydney Morning Herald - Saturday 9 May 1903
   The marriage of Miss Rosetta Brown, daughter of Captain Brown, of Batty-street, Balmain, with Mr. David Brand, marine engineer, son of the late Mr. David Brand, of Townsville, Queensland, took place at the Presbyterian Church, Balmain, on Wednesday, April 29. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. F. Blair, the church being crowded with spectators. The bride's dress was of white ivory silk trimmed with bebe ribbon, lace insertion, and sprays of orange blossoms with the bodice tucked ; her tulle veil was trimmed with Honiton lace, and arranged over a wreath of orange blossoms She also wore a gold bamboo bracelet, and carried a shower bouquet (gifts of the bridegroom). She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss J. Burt in Bishop's lawn tucked and trimmed with lace and insertion, and a black chiffon hat, and Miss G. Gibson in cream silk trimmed with lace, bebo ribbon, and silk insertion, and a hat to match. Both carried bouquets tied with blue ribbon, and wore bracelets (gifts of the bridegroom). Mr. R. McGregor acted as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at tho Oddfellows' Hall, Balmain. The hall was prettily decorated by girl friends of the bride, a handsome wedding bell being suspended in the centre of the hall where the wedding breakfast was served. A large number of guests was present. The presents, which were numerous and costly, were displayed on the stage. The bride's travelling dress was of black voile with a white satin hat. Queensland Figaro (Brisbane, Qld. : 1901 - 1936) - Thu 14 May 1903
   The marriage took place on April 29th at the Presbyterian Church, Balmain, Sydney, by the Rev. John F. Blair, of David, eldest son of the late D. J. Brand, Esq., of Townsville, to Rostetta J. (Rose), youngest daughter of James Brown, Esq., Balmain.
4. ↑ New South Wales BMD Death Index: Name: BRAND, DAVID; Ref: 23139/1943; Parents: DAVID; District: ROZELLE

• Birth/Death certificate
• Watt Library BMD Index, www.inverclyde.gov.uk
• Ancestry
• Historic Australian Newspapers, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/