James Stick (1864 - 1905)

Born 7 Feb 1864 in Great Skewes, Saint Wenn, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Jane (Niland) Stick — married 31 May 1889 (to 1905) in Ulmarra, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 27 May 1905 at age 41 in Ramornie, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

James Stick was born in Cornwall, England.

James Stick came free to the Colony of New South Wales (1788-1900)

James Stick was born on 7th February 1864, the son of Thomas Stick a farmer and Elizabeth (Dyer) Stick. His birth certificate cites that he was born at Great Skewes, St Wenn, Cornwall ^[1] James was baptised at St Wenn on 28th July 1864 age 5 months . ^[2]

At the time of the 1871 census, James was aged 7, ^[3] living at Belowda, Roche, Cornwall, England with both of his parents and his brothers and sisters. Aged 17 at the time of the 1881 census, James can be found employed as an apprentice. ^[4] living at 133 Lambeth Walk, Lambeth, Surrey ^[5]. In 1883, aged 19, James left England with his brother Nicholas Stick aged 22 and emigrated to Australia, on the Liguria, arriving in Victoria in November 1883. ^[6]

In March 1888 there was a "New Store" opened in Ulmarra. Messrs. Harcourt, Stick and Co. have commenced business in the premises lately erected by Mr Niland. This "Mr Niland" would have been Andrew Niland who later became the father in law of James. ^[7]

James married Mary Jane (Jennie) Niland on 11th June 1889 at the residence of his bride's parents which was Bank Cottage in Ulmarra. ^[8] On the same day and at the same location James' friend Arthur Harcourt, an emigrant from Norwich in Norfolk, married Julia (Cissie)Niland who was James' sister in law in a double wedding. ^[9]

In 1890 there was a flood in Ulmarra when the river rose over the floor of the public wharf, by at least 8 feet. Many towns people suffered loss of household goods. It was reported that James Stick & Co (the name of James's company) suffered "a heavy loss". ^[10]

Whilst living in Ulmarra, James was associated with the commercial life of the Clarence (river area) for a number of years, and prior to starting business at Ramornie was a member of the firm of Harcourt and Stick, of Ulmarra. In 1888 James and his associate Arthur Harcourt were both granted Hawker's licences. ^[11] In February 1899, the firm went under the name "James Stick & Co" when Arthur Harcourt disposed of all of his interests in the firm. ^[12]

James passed away on Saturday 27th May 1905 at the age of 41 years. ^[13] He died of pleurosy. His passing was marked with a very respectful write up in the Clarence and Richmond Examiner, Grafton. He was described as a "straightout, honest businessman" ^[14][14] Family notices were also posted. His wife's Jennie notice can be read: ^{[15] [16]}

The grave for James can be found at Ramornie Cemetery Ramornie Works, Clarence Valley Council, New South Wales, Australia. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188887480/james-stick: accessed 06 July 2023), memorial page for James STICK (1864–27 May 1905), Find a Grave Memorial ID 188887480, citing Ramornie Cemetery, Ramornie Works, Clarence Valley Council, New South Wales, Australia; Maintained by Jeanette EGAN (contributor 49545077).

Sources

1. ↑ Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth, General Register Office England, Application Number PAS 2029145
2. ↑ Cornwall OPC Database. James Stick. Baptism Record 3964811. Father: Thomas. Mother: Elizabeth. Parish Circuit or Chapel: St Wenn. (transcribed by Philip Green). http://www.cornwall-opc-database.org.
3. ↑ Family search.org. pal:/MM9.1.1/VFJ8-M2Q [1]
4. ↑ ukcensusonline.com Stick James London 1881 Census [2]
5. ↑ Family Search.org. pal:/MM9.1.1/XQ7N-4YH][3]
6. ↑ Unassisted Immigration to Victoria, Index of Inward Passenger Lists for British and Foreign Ports 1852-1923 Fiche 426, Page 005
7. ↑ 1888 'Ulmarra.', Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW : 1859 - 1889), 17 March, p. 5. , viewed 23 Jun 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62095210
8. ↑ 1889 'Family Notices', Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW : 1859 - 1889), 11 June, p. 2. (Edition 2), viewed 14 Jun 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62130251
9. ↑ 1889 'Family Notices', Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW : 1859 - 1889), 11 June, p. 2. , viewed 23 Jun 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62111498
10. ↑ 1890 'Ulmarra.', Clarence and Richmond Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1889 - 1915), 15 March, p. 4. , viewed 23 Jun 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61230908
11. ↑ 1888 'Ulmarra Police Court.', Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW : 1859 - 1889), 7 April, p. 8. , viewed 23 Jun 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62091643
12. ↑ 1889 'Advertising', Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser (Grafton, NSW : 1859 - 1889), 12 February, p. 3. (Edition 2), viewed 23 Jun 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article62128101
13. ↑ NSW Government. Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Stick James. Death Registration Number: 5064/1905. Father: Thomas. Mother. Elizabeth. Accessed 23rd June 2023. Death search page
14. ↑ ^{14.0 14.1} 1905 'DEATHS.', Clarence and Richmond Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1889 - 1915), 30 May, p. 4. , viewed 14 Jun 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61419934
15. ↑ 1907 'Family Notices', Clarence and Richmond Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1889 - 1915), 28 May, p. 1. , viewed 14 Jun 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61436322
16. ↑ 1905 'Family Notices', Clarence and Richmond Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1889 - 1915), 20 June, p. 1. , viewed 14 Jun 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61420737