Harold Brockman (1858 - 1950)

Born 4 Dec 1858 in Seabrook, near Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Emma Elizabeth Seymour (Meares) Brockman — married 18 Feb 1880 in York, Western Australia

Descendants

Died 19 Jun 1950 at age 91 in Grey-street, York, Western Australia, Australia

Biography

Harold was born in 1858. He passed away in 1950. ^[1]

HAROLD BROCKMAN (Brockman-394)

PARENTS. Edmund Ralph Brockman & Elizabeth Deborah (Slade) Brockman

BIRTH. 4 Dec 1858, Seabrook, near Northam, Western Australia, Australia

BIRTH. WA BDM Birth Reg: #4423: 1858, Brockman Harold ; Father: Edmund Ralf; Mother: Slade Elizabeth Deborah; District of Seabrook

MARRIAGE. 18 Feb 1880, York, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE. 18 Feb 1850, Emma Elizabeth Seymour Meares, daughter of William Richard Seymour Meares & Emma Harriett Norwood (Snell) Meares

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #4879: 1880, Brockman Harold; Meares Emma Elizabeth Seymour; District of York

WEDDING REPORT. Yesterday Mr. Harold Brockman carried off as his happy bride Miss Emma Meares, only daughter of the late W. Meares Esq. ; much to the regret of all who knew and esteemed her—not but that her lot is cast in pleasant places but because a niche not easily filled up is left vacant.

Children:

(1) Constance Brockman, b. 4 Feb 1881, d. 16 Jan 1955

(2) Ralph William Brockman, b. 20 Jan 1883, d. 1916, m. 13 Sep 1905, Mary Hayward, daughter of William Henry Hayward & Mary Jane (Piggott) Hayward

(3) Frederick Locke Brockman, b. 28 Mar 1885, d. 9 May 1915

(4) Eveline Brockman, b. 23 Sep 1889, d. 6 Apr 1968, m. 4 Aug 1913, William Eric Ferguson, son of John Maxwell Ferguson ^[2] & Susan Margaret (Finnerty) Ferguson

(5) Norman Alton Gordon Brockman, b. 20 Apr 1896, d. 12 Jan 1964, m. 25 Sep 1929, Vera Veneta Wheatley, daughter of William Wheatley & Eva (Mottram) Wheatley

(6) Eileen "Victoria" Brockman, b. 24 May 1899, d. 8 Mar 1972, m. 15 Sep 1921, Roy Inkpen, son of George Edwards Inkpen & Amy Francis (Chipper) Inkpen

(7) Guy Brockman, b. 6 Jan 1902, d. 22 Aug 1969, m. 28 Aug 1934, Dora Thelma Fowler, daughter of William Fowler & Esther (Charles) Fowler

Death of Spouse: 23 Jul 1944, York, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH. 19 Jun 1950, Grey-street, York, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH. WA BDM Death Reg: #18: 1950, Brockman Harold; District of York

DEATH NOTICE. BROCKMAN: At his late residence Grey-street, York, Harold, husband of the late Emma Brookman, father of Constance, Ralph (deceased), Fred (deceased), Evelin, Norman, Eileen and Guy; aged 92 years.

OBITUARY. LIFETIME IN STATE. Mr. H. Brockman Dies Aged 92. YORK, June 21: The death of one of York's oldest and most respected citizens. Mr. Harold Brockman, occurred at his home yesterday. He was aged 92.

A descendant of a well-known pioneering family, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Ralph Brockman and was born at St. Auburn, Toodyay.

During his long lifetime he was associated in many organisations throughout the State. He came to York about 35 years ago and for a period was a land inspector. He was secretary of the York Agricultural Society for a number of years and was always keenly interested in the growing of pastures. At one stage he controlled an experimental plot for the benefit and information of farmers. He had a retentive memory and in his later years was able to recount many interesting stories of the early days of the State.

His wife died some years ago and he leaves a grown-up family of sons and daughters.

Sources

1. ↑ Peter Knowles, Monday, September 1, 2014.
2. ↑ John Maxwell Ferguson: Biographical Register of Members of the Parliament of Western Australia: http://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/parliament/library/MPHistoricalData.nsf/(Lookup)/356125331B9BB079482577E50028A5E5?OpenDocument

• Birth: WA BDM Birth Reg: #4423: 1858

• Marriage: WA BDM Marriage Reg: #4879: 1880

• Wedding Report: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Tue 24 Feb 1880, Page 3: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2982645

• Death: WA BDM Death Reg: #18: 1950

• Death Notice: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Wed 21 Jun 1950, Page 35: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/47869987

• Obituary: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Thu 22 Jun 1950, Page 8: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/47870365