| [Index] |
| Robert DEAR (1837 - 1922) |
| Children | Self + Spouses | Parents | Grandparents | Greatgrandparents |
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Robert Gelling DEAR (1884 - ) John DEAR (1896 - ) Harry DEAR (1898 - 1925) Nellie H DEAR (1899 - ) |
Robert DEAR (1837 - 1922) + Elizabeth GELLING (1841 - 1893) Ellen KENNELLY (1858 - 1951) |
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| b. 22 Jun 1837 at Farnham, Surrey, England |
| m. (1) 1868 Elizabeth GELLING (1841 - 1893) at Tumut, New South Wales, Australia |
| m. (2) 18 Feb 1896 Ellen KENNELLY (1858 - 1951) at Tumut, New South Wales, Australia |
| d. 05 Jan 1922 at Tumut, New South Wales, Australia aged 84 |
| Children (4): |
| Robert Gelling DEAR (1884 - ) |
| John DEAR (1896 - ) |
| Harry DEAR (1898 - 1925) |
| Nellie H DEAR (1899 - ) |
| Events in Robert DEAR (1837 - 1922)'s life | |||||
| Date | Age | Event | Place | Notes | Src |
| 22 Jun 1837 | Robert DEAR was born | Farnham, Surrey, England | 63 | ||
| 1868 | 31 | Married Elizabeth GELLING (aged 27) | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 63 | |
| 1884 | 47 | Birth of son Robert Gelling DEAR | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 63 | |
| 1893 | 56 | Death of wife Elizabeth GELLING (aged 52) | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1896 | 59 | Birth of son John DEAR | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 18 Feb 1896 | 58 | Married Ellen KENNELLY (aged 38) | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1898 | 61 | Birth of son Harry DEAR | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 1899 | 62 | Birth of daughter Nellie H DEAR | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| 05 Jan 1922 | 84 | Robert DEAR died | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 63 | |
| Personal Notes: |
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The Tumut and Adelong Times 20 Jan 1922
Obituary. We briefly referred in our last issue to the death of that highly respected old pioneer, Mr. Robert Dear, who was, until a few years ago, one of our most prominent public men, having taken an active and intelligent part in all undertakings that aimed at the advancement or prosperity of the district, besides being a great enthusiast in political matters. He was born in London in 1837, but was brought up in Surrey, where his father was in charge of a line of mail coaches owned by connections of Captain Colyer, of Gocup. Deceased learned the business of cordial manufacturer in London, from one of the leading firms there, and in 1863 he came over to Queensland, his first business there being in the carrying and produce line at Rockhampton. Later on he went to New Zealand, where he made a short stay, then he came to N. S. Wales, the first place he settled down in being Tumut. He accepted an engagement with the late Mr. R. M'Kay as manager of the Bee-hive Hotel, then the leading hostelry of the town, and there were at that time nine others in existence. His joviality, and witty gained for him great popularity, and he decided on launching out on his own account, purchasing the Mona Isle (now the Star) Hotel, which he conducted up till 1873, when he established the cordial factory business he owned up to the time of his death. He was married in 1862 to the daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Gelling, then of Tumut, one son being the result of the marriage — Mr. Robert Dear, occupying a responsible position in the employ of the Railway Department (he was chairman for the demonstration committee in connection with the great railway employees' picnic held at Gundagai last month, and attended by over 2000 people). After the lapse of some years the subject of our obituary entered the marriage state a second time, the bride being Miss Ellen Kenneally, a member of an old and highly respected family of the district. Three children was the outcome of the union — John, who was for some time in the Post and Telegraph Department, resigning to take up the management of his father's business; Harry, assistant teacher at the Mundongo school ; and Nellie, assisting her mother with home duties. Both the sons are returned heros from the late great war. The late Mr. Dear was one of the first batch of aldermen elected in Tumut, and continued a member of the Municipal Council for several years, during which he twice occupied the position of Mayor. He took a particulraly active part as a committeeman of the Tumut Turf Club, having been chairman for two or three terms. He was one of the originators of the present A. and P. Association, also in starting the M.U. Lodge of Oddfellows in Tumut, of which ho several tunes acted as N.G. For many years he was treasurer for the Masonic Lodge, and was presented with a gold medal as an appreciation of good services rendered. Whilst holding that office his right hand became partially paralysed, and he had then to vacate the position, and was made an hororary member of the lodge. The starting of Tumut Brass Band (now defunct, although the Municipal Council has in its possession about £200 worth of instruments) originated to a large extent with the deceased, and for a long time he played the big bass instrument. The institution he took most interest in, of late years, was the School of Arts, having acted as president of same for many years. We mentioned in last issue that the funeral procession was a very large one, but it would have been infinitely greater had it been generally known that it was taking place. A large number of people beyond the town boundary did not hear of the sad death until after the funeral. We extend sincerest of sympathy to the bereaved widow and family over the grievous loss they have sustained. |
| Source References: |
| 63. Type: Web Page, Abbr: Trove, Title: Trove National Library of Australia, Locn: http://trove.nla.gov.au/ |
| - Reference = The Tumut and Adelong Times 20 1 1922 (Death) |
| - Reference = The Tumut and Adelong Times 20 1 1922 (Name, Notes) |
| - Reference = The Tumut and Adelong Times 20 1 1922 (Birth) |
| - Reference = The Tumut and Adelong Times 20 1 1922 (Marriage) |