John Joseph Roberts (abt. 1826 - 1905)

Born about 20 May 1826 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Frederica Sebight (Pettingell) Roberts — married 31 Dec 1842 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 18 Aug 1905 at about age 79 in Normanton, Queensland, Australia

Biography

JOHN JOSEPH ROBERTS (Roberts-17346)

PARENTS. John Roberts & Susannah Jane (Moss) Roberts

BIRTH. Abt. 1826, New South Wales, Australia

BIRTH. NSW BDM Birth Reg: #138/1826 V1826138 10: ROBERTS JOHN J, Father: JOHN, Mother: SUSAN J

CHRISTENING. NSW BDM Baptism: #7497/1828 V18287497 1C: ROBERTS JOHN J, Father: JOHN, Mother: SUSANNAH J

MARRIAGE (1). 31 Dec 1842, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

MARRIAGE (1). 31 Dec 1842, Frederica Sebright Pettingell, daughter of Joseph Pettingell & Marianne Linden (Jones) Pettingell

MARRIAGE (1). NSW BDM Marriage Reg: #835/1842 V1842835 73A: ROBERTS JOHN, PETTINGELL FREDRICA S, District of JA

Children: PARENTS. John Joseph Roberts & Frederica Sebright (Pettingel) Robertsl

(1) George John Roberts, b. 13 Jul 1844, d. 25 Aug 1913, m (1). 10 Oct 1866, Martha Hannah Roberts, daughter of Joseph Roberts & Martha Ann (Hutchinson) Roberts, m (2).

(2) Harry Lewis Roberts, b. 25 Apr 1847, d. aft. 1 Mar 1915, m. 30 Sep 1873, Mary Theresa Smith, daughter of James & Susan (??) Smith

(3) Frederick Joseph Roberts, b. abt. 1861, d. 6 Mar 1909, m. 28 May 1879, Frances Harriet Hayes-Williams, daughter of John Radcliffe Hayes-Williams & Maria Elizabeth (Garty) Hayes-Williams

(4) Rosa Jane Roberts, b. abt. 1852, d. 7 Jan 1930, m (1). 3 Jan 1874, Robert James Jenkins, son of Francis Jenkins && Rebecca (Higgins) Jenkins, m (2). abt. Sep 1898, Charles Kirk, son of William Kirk & Mary Ann (Bradford) Kirk

(5) Maria Louisa Roberts, b. 9 Jun 1855, d. 16 May 1922, m. 23 Jun 1887, Charles Edward Powell, son of Charles Henry Powell & Lucinda Catherine (??) Powell

(6) Clara Marian Roberts, b. abt. 1858, d. 20 Sep 1932, m (1). 26 Apr 1887, Henry Wilshire Banbury, son of Robert Banbury & Margaret Abbott (Pettingell) Banbury, m (2). 1906, Duncan Sillars, son of William Sillars & ??

(7) Francis Walter Roberts, b. abt. 1860, d. 2 Sep 1910, m. 19 May 1887, Emma Louisa Griffin, daughter of Francis Henry Griffin & Liddy Elizabeth (Williams) Griffin

(8) Amy Harriet Roberts, b. abt. 1863,

BIRTH. 474/1863 ROBERTS AMY H JOHN J FREDRICA S SYDNEY

MARRIAGE. 2075/1885 DOYLE LOUIS ROBERTS AMY H SYDNEY

MARRIAGE. DOYLE—ROBERTS.—The marriage of Mr. Louis Doyle, third son of the late John Doyle, of " Greystones," county Wicklow, Ireland, and Miss Amy Harriet Roberts, youngest daughter of Mr. John J. Roberts, J.P., of Sydney, was celebrated at St. Andrew's Cathedral (by special license), on 31st December, by the Rev. A. R. Bartlett, M.A. Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic. : 1885 - 1939) Fri 22 Jan 1886, Page 9: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/145712474

BIRTH. 6722/1886 DOYLE JOHN C LOUIS AMY H PETERSHAM

DIVORCE. Doyle v. Doyle. — This was a suit brought by Amy Harriet Doyle for the dissolution of her marriage with Louis Doyle, lately a commercial traveller, on the grounds of cruelty, adultery, and drunkenness. - Mr. Reid appeared for the petitioner, and the respondent, who is at present undergoing a sentence of two years for false pretences, appeared in person and in custody. Respondent said he would complete his sentence on July next, and asked for a postponement of the case until the next sittings of the court to enable him to prepare a defence. Up to the time of his conviction his wife and he had lived on the most affectionate terms, and up to the time of receiving the petition all her letters were couched in terms of affection. He had reason to believe that there was a man at the bottom of the proceedings. - His Honor refused to grant the postponement, on the ground that respondent's attorney had been given an opportunity in March last to file a defence, and he had not done so. Petitioner then proceeded to give her evidence. She said she was married to the respondent on December 31, 1885. Six months after their marriage respondent commenced drinking, and used to ill treat her in a most cruel manner. He refused to provide her with clothing, and when she went out visiting her friends he attributed it to the basest motives, especially if she felt tired. He had said that he was not such a fool as to strike her, but he would strike the children to torture her and .give her the benefit of his tongue. He used to beat their little boy until, the blood would come from his (the boy's) legs, and he had to be taken to a doctor who threatened to hold respondent responsible if anything happened to the child. Both her children were born prematurely owing to his ill-treatment, and on one occasion she herself had to go to the hospital as a result of his brutality. One day he told her she was only his mistress, and the children were bastards, as he was already married. (On leaving the witness-box petitioner was seized with a fit of hysterics, and had to be carried out of court. Evidence was given as to respondent's adultery, and his. Honor granted the decree nisi, returnable in three months. His Honor remarked that the case was a most cruel and horrible one. Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931) Fri 12 May 1893, Page 3: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/112608683 10853/1909 HAYTER HERBERT E ROBERTS AMY H

(1853). BRAIDWOOD. . . . The two principal inns are occupied by Mr. J. J. Roberts and Mr. Andrew Badgery. At the former of these the mail halts, and there I took up my quarters. It is very commodious and well regulated, and through the obliging conduct of Mr. Roberts, the sojourners feel themselves quite at home. Mr. Badgery's house is also well managed, and divides with the Royal Hotel (the sign of Mr. R.'s inn) the chief business of the neighbourhood. The stores are well supplied with all the necessaries of life, and their proprietors vie with each other in keeping up a character for cheapness and completeness. I have been in no town off the main arteries of the colony so well furnished with accommodation of all kinds as Braidwood. Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875) Tue 1 Mar 1853, Page 2: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/60137297

Death of Spouse (1): 19 Feb 1896, Baerami station, Denman, New South Wales, Australia

MARRIAGE (2). 23 Jun 1898, Little Brown street, Normanton, Queensland, Australia

MARRIAGE (2). 23 Jun 1898, Margaret Mathers, daughter of William Smith Mathers & ??

MARRIAGE (2). QLD BDM Marriage Reg: #C216: 1898, Margaret Mathers , John Joseph Roberts

MARRIAGE (2). ROBERTS-MATHERS- On the 23rd June, at the residence of the bride's mother, Little Brown street, Normanton, by the Rev. Father ' O'Gornian, O.S.A., John Joseph Roberts, of Chatsworth, to Margaret, second daughter of the late William Smith Mathers, proprietor " Norman Chronicle," Normanton. The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933) Sat 16 Jul 1898, Page 4: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3675271

DEATH. 18 Aug 1905, Normanton, Queensland, Australia

DEATH. QLD BDM Death Reg: #C850: 1905, John Joseph Roberts, Father: John Roberts, Mother: Susanna Jane Moss

DEATH. ROBERTS.—On the 18th August, at Normanton, John Joseph Roberts, pastoral inspector, Bank of New South Wales, and beloved Husband of Margaret Roberts, aged 80 years. The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939) Sat 26 Aug 1905, Page 12: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/20797266

Name: John Joseph Roberts. Given Name: John Joseph. Surname: Roberts. A Given name was found in addition to a first name in the NAME tag.

Sources

• Birth: NSW BDM Birth Reg: #138/1826

• Christening: NSW BDM Baptism: #7497/1828 V18287497 1C

• Marriage (1): NSW BDM Marriage Reg: #835/1842 V1842835 73A
• Source: S1088149292 Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. Record Collection 1030Ancestry Family Tree APID 150092918964:1030:107842463