James Walter Harmer
M, #336, b. 18 April 1899, d. 22 July 1992
Father | Harry Thomas Harmer1 b. 18 Oct 1873, d. 17 Oct 1941 |
Mother | Sarah Margaret Pike1 b. 14 Nov 1873, d. Jul 1958 |
Relationship | Great-uncle of Keith Graham Bassett |
Last Edited | 23 Apr 2021 |
Birth* | 18 April 1899 | Parkes, NSW, Australia1 |
Photo* | circa 1904 | Trundle, NSW, Australia2 |
Enlistment* | 12 June 1918 | Trundle, NSW, Australia; 3 |
(Witness) Note | 23 September 1918 | Trundle, NSW, Australia; Trundle Sept 23rd 18 To Provost Marshall Dear Sir This is to certify that I am willing to consent to my sun J. W. Harmer sailing abroad when ever the authorities think fit. Yours truly H H Harmer (Father) S M Harmer (Mother);Principal=Harry Thomas Harmer, Principal=Sarah Margaret Pike3 |
Marriage* | 20 January 1934 | St Mark's Church, Goolma, NSW, Australia; JUMBLE TEA AND WEDDING. A JUMBLE tea was tendered to Miss Mary Skinneron Wednesday evening of last week, on the eve of her wedding to Mr J. Harmer, of Trundle. A large crowd was present to wish the young couple every happiness, as Mr. Harmeris also well and favorably known here. Many beautiful presents were received by the guests. The wedding took place in St. Mark's Church of England, Goolma, on Saturday morning, 20th, the Rev. L. V. Caldwell, of Gulgong, officiating. The bride was attended by her niece, Miss Hazel Skinner,while the duties of best man were carried out by Mr L. Simmonds, of Trundle. After the wedding a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, where the usual toasts were honored. Mr and Mrs Harmer left by car for the honeymoon. Their future home will be in Trundle.;Bride=Mary Susannah Skinner4,5 |
Electoral Roll* | 1936 | Trundle, NSW, Australia;labourer6 |
(Executor) Will | 21 February 1941 | Trundle, NSW, Australia;THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me HARRY THOMAS HARMER of Trundle in the State of New South Wales Retired Drover I APPOINT my Son JAMES WALTER HARMER to be the sole executor of this my will I GIVE AND BEQUEATH the whole of my property of whatsoever kind and wheresoever situate to my daughter FRANCES MAUD MARMER SUBJECT to the right of my Wife to reside therein rent free during her lifetime in my house property LASTLY I REVOKE all former wills made by me and declare this to be my last will and testament. IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand at Trundle this Twentieth day of February one thousand nine hundred and fortyone.;Principal=Harry Thomas Harmer7 |
Death of Father | 17 October 1941 | Ashford, Trundle, NSW, Australia; Name: Harry Thomas Harmer Date of Death: 17 Oct 1941 Place of Death: Ashford, Trundle Occupation: Selector Sex: Male Age: 63 years Conjugal Status: Place of Birth: Casterton VIC Time in Aust Colonies: Father: James Harmer Occupation: Butcher Mother: Ann Williams Place of Marriage: Parkes NSW Age at Marriage: 23 Name of Spouse: Sarah Margaret Pike Children of Marriage: Margaret G 43, James W 42, Ethel A 39, Ivan L 32, Dorothy M 30, Mary K 27, Francis M 24 living, 2 males deceased Informant: A J F Pike, nephew, Gobondery Street, Trundle Cause of Death: 1. myocardial failure 2. coronary occlusion, 3. coronary sclerosis Length of Illness: 1. 2 1/2 2, 4 days Medical Attendant: Ronald R Lockley Date Last Seen: 16 Oct 1941 Date of Burial: 18 Oct 1941 Place of Burial: Church of England Cemetery Trundle Minister & Religion: H Randall, Church of England Undertaker: Allan Block Witnesses: A J Pike;Principal=Harry Thomas Harmer8 |
Death of Mother | July 1958 | "Gillenbine", Trundle, NSW, Australia; Name: Sarah Margaret Harmer Date of Death: Not stated Place of Death: "Gillenbine" Trundle NSW Occupation: Home duties Sex: Female Age: 83 Conjugal Status: Place of Birth: Boorowa Time in Aust Colonies: Father: James Augustus Pike Occupation: Grazier Mother: Margaret McCabe Place of Marriage: Parkes NSW Age at Marriage: 22 Name of Spouse: Harry Thomas Harmer Children of Marriage: Gladys M 62, James W 59, Harry J (deceased), Ethel A 55, Harold L (deceased), Ivan L 49, Dorothy M 46, Mary K 43, Francis M 41 Informant: F M Grellman, daughter, "Gillenbine" Trundle Cause of Death: 1. Coronary occlusion 2. Coronary sclerosis Length of Illness: 1. few minutes Medical Attendant: James T Ward Date Last Seen: Date of Burial: 15 Jul 1958 Place of Burial: Church of England Cemetery Trundle Minister & Religion: G W Trudgen, Church of England Undertaker: Witnesses:;Principal=Sarah Margaret Pike9,10 |
Death of Spouse | 15 September 1991 | Trundle, NSW, Australia;Marey Susannah Harmer b 31 Dec 1906, d 15 Sep 1991;Principal=Mary Susannah Skinner10 |
Death* | 22 July 1992 | Trundle, NSW, Australia;James Walter Harmer b 18 Apr 1899, d 22 Jul 199210 |
Family | Mary Susannah Skinner b. 31 Dec 1906, d. 15 Sep 1991 | |
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Citations
- [S68] NSW Birth 14865/1899 - James W Harmer.
- [S1881] Jean Parks photos.
- [S1286] National Archives of Australia.
- [S156] NSW Marriage Certificate 2948/1934 - James W Harmer and Mary S Skinner.
- [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Mudgee Guardian, Monday, January 29, 1934.
- [S1418] Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980.
- [S201] Will.
- [S1596] NSW Death Certificate.
- [S1294] NSW Death Registration Transcription.
- [S1245] Trundle Cemetery headstones.