| [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 Sarah GELLING (1841 - 1893) Ellen KENNELLY (1858 - 1951) |
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| b. 22 Jun 1837 at Farnham, Surrey, England |
| m. (1) 1868 Elizabeth Sarah 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 |
| Near Relatives of Robert DEAR (1837 - 1922) | ||||||
| Relationship | Person | Born | Birth Place | Died | Death Place | Age |
| Father in Law | Thomas GELLING | 1807 | Isle of Man, UK | 04 Jun 1866 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 59 |
| Mother in Law | Margaret KELLY | 26 Jul 1807 | Marown, Isle of Man, UK | 07 Jan 1865 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 57 |
| Father in Law | Jeremiah KENNELLY | 1817 | Co Limerick, Ireland | 06 Nov 1886 | Lacmalac, Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 69 |
| Mother in Law | Ellen QUILTY | 1820 | Co Limerick, Ireland | 06 Sep 1888 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 68 |
| Self | Robert DEAR | 22 Jun 1837 | Farnham, Surrey, England | 05 Jan 1922 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 84 |
| Wife | Elizabeth Sarah GELLING | abt 1841 | Isle of Man, UK | 1893 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 52 |
| Wife | Ellen KENNELLY | 1858 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 09 Sep 1951 | Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia | 93 |
| Son | Robert Gelling DEAR | 1884 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | |||
| Son | John DEAR | 1896 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | |||
| Son | Harry DEAR | 1898 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 09 Jun 1925 | Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia | 27 |
| Daughter | Nellie H DEAR | 1899 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | |||
| Niece | Mary Anne HALLORAN | 1870 | 15 Apr 1927 | Redfern, New South Wales, Australia | 57 | |
| Nephew | Michael Patrick HALLORAN | 1871 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 15 Jun 1944 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 73 |
| Niece | Ellen Johanna "Nellie" HALLORAN | 1872 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 1953 | Moruya, New South Wales, Australia | 81 |
| Nephew | Thomas Francis HALLORAN | 1874 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | Oct 1945 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 71 |
| Niece | Clara Frances HALLORAN | 1876 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 1954 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 78 |
| Nephew | John Joseph HALLORAN | 1878 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 27 Jun 1953 | Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia | 75 |
| Nephew | Edward William HALLORAN | 1880 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 21 Aug 1953 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 73 |
| Nephew | Jeremiah Henry Hubert HALLORAN | 1882 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 1883 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 1 |
| Niece | Gertrude A HALLORAN | 1890 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | |||
| Sister in Law | Anne GELLING | 1837 | Isle of Man, UK | 1910 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 73 |
| Brother in Law | Michael Sylvester KENNELLY | 1839 | Co Limerick, Ireland | 1911 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 72 |
| Sister in Law | Annie KINEALY | 1847 | Co Limerick, Ireland | 09 Feb 1923 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 76 |
| Sister in Law | Johanna KENNELLY | abt 1854 | 12 Jul 1888 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 34 | |
| Brother in Law | Jeremiah KENNELLY | abt 1855 | 05 May 1861 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 6 | |
| Sister in Law | Margaret KENNELLY | 1859 | Lacmalac, Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 1935 | Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia | 76 |
| Brother in Law | James KENNELLY | 1861 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 1943 | 82 | |
| Brother in Law | Jeremiah KENNELLY | 1866 | Lacmalac, Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | abt 15 Jun 1895 | Tumut, New South Wales, Australia | 29 |
| 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 Sarah 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 Sarah 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 (Marriage) |
| - Reference = The Tumut and Adelong Times 20 1 1922 (Birth) |
| 73. Type: Book, Abbr: Pioneers of Tumut Valley, Title: Pioneers of the Tumult Valley , The History of Early Settlement, Auth: H.E. Snowden, Publ: Tumut & District Historical Society Incorporated, Date: 2004 |
| - Reference = 102 (Name, Notes) |
| - Notes: Robert Dear was born in London in 1837 where he learned the trade of cordial maker. In 1862 he married a daughter of Thomas Gelling of Tumut. In 1863 he went to Queensland and became a produce merchant and general carrier at Rockhampton.
Shortly afterwards he came to Tumut and for a time managed the Beehive Hotel for Richard McKay. Then he bought the Mona Isle (later the Star) Hotel. In 1875 he had a Livery Stable - horses and vehicles for hire. In 1876 he conducted a cordial manufacturing business in association with a Mr. Kenny. On 29 June 1887 he was elected as an Alderman to the frst Municipal Council. He was Mayor in 1899. |
| 76. Type: Web Page, Abbr: Find a Grave, Title: Find A Grave, Locn: https://www.findagrave.com/ |
| - Reference = https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209620340/robert-dear (Name, Notes, Death) |
| - Notes: Aged 84 Years
Son of Robert and Harriett Married twice, Firstly to Elizabeth Gelling in 1868 at Tumut with one son born of this union. and Ellen Kennelly of Lacmalac in 1896 at Tumut with 3 children born of this union. Excerpt From The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser (NSW : 1903 - 1925) Tue 17 Jan 1922 MR. ROBERT DEAR. The unrelenting hand of time on Saturday last removed from our midst one of the brightest figures in the public life of Tumut and personally a most popular citizen, in the person of Mr. Robert Dear, at the advanced age of 84 years, death being due to senile decay. Deceased came to Queensland from England when quite a young man, and between 50 and 60 years ago he arrived in Tumut. Mr. Dear occupied at one time or another the most prominent positions in the town, viz : Mayor, alderman for many years, president of the Literary Institute and A. and P. Association, member tof the Turf Club, Worshipful Master of the Freemasons, Wor. N.G. of the M.U. Oddfellows,member of the Tumut Band, and a host of other minor ones. |