From Ireland to Australia: Winters Family History

George Francis WINTERS¹

M, #2, b. 8 June 1917, d. 22 May 1977

Father	Edward Thomas WINTERS b. 10 March 1888, d. 21 February 1966
Mother	Sarah Frances MEREDITH b. 6 May 1885, d. 19 August 1957

George Frances Winters (1917-1977) and
Evelyn Maud Barrer (1918-2006)

Birth	George Francis WINTERS was born on 8 June 1917 in St. Michael's Terrace, Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland.²
Marriage	He and Evelyn Maud BARRER were married on 14 June 1941 in Harrogate, England.
Death	He died on 22 May 1977, at age 59, in Gateshead, England.

Family: Evelyn Maud BARRER b. 14 March 1918, d. 26 July 2006

Daughter	Ann Frances WINTERS b. 21 June 1943, d. 22 November 2013
Son	Brian George WINTERS b. 17 February 1946, d. 25 June 1993

Winters Lineage:	Edward⁴, Andrew³, Thomas², John WINTER¹, John⁰
Relationship:	3rd great-grandson of John WINTER
Appears on:	Winters Box Chart Winters Indented Chart
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TIMELINE:
Year
Age

1917
Birth
8 June 1917 | St. Michael's Terrace, Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland
194124
Marriage | Evelyn Maud BARRER
14 June 1941 | Harrogate, England
Evelyn Maud BARRER
Age: 23
Birth: 14 March 1918 | Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland
Death: 26 July 2006 | Harrogate, England
194326
His daughter Ann Frances WINTERS was born on 21 June 1943 in Lancaster, England.
194628
His son Brian George WINTERS was born on 17 February 1946 in Carlton Lodge Maternity Home, Leeds Road, Harrogate, England.
195740
His mother Sarah Frances MEREDITH died on 19 August 1957 in West Middlesex Hospital, Isleworth, London, England.
196648
His father Edward Thomas WINTERS died on 21 February 1966 in London, England.
197759
Death
22 May 1977 | Gateshead, England
2006
His wife Evelyn Maud BARRER died on 26 July 2006 in Harrogate, England.

Citations

[S1269] Ireland Calendars of Wills and Administrations 1858 - 1920; http://www.willcalendars.nationalarchives.ie
[S1] Photocopy of registered birth of George Francis Winters, born 8 June 1917, registered 23 June 1917 in the Registration District of Athy (General Register Office, Ireland, copy held by author)

Last Edited

4 April 2018

Evelyn Maud BARRER

F, #3, b. 14 March 1918, d. 26 July 2006

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Father	George BARRER b. 26 October 1888, d. 26 October 1968
Mother	Vera Eleanor BEATTY b. 26 October 1890, d. 25 May 1975

Evelyn Maud Barrer (1918-2006) aged 17

Birth	Evelyn Maud BARRER was born on 14 March 1918 in Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland.
Marriage	She and George Francis WINTERS were married on 14 June 1941 in Harrogate, England.
Death	She died on 26 July 2006, at age 88, in Harrogate, England.

Family: George Francis WINTERS b. 8 June 1917, d. 22 May 1977

Daughter	Ann Frances WINTERS b. 21 June 1943, d. 22 November 2013
Son	Brian George WINTERS b. 17 February 1946, d. 25 June 1993

Relationship:	Partner of George Francis WINTERS (3rd great-grandson of John WINTER)
Appears on:	Winters Indented Chart
	Interactive Pedigree Chart

TIMELINE:
Year
Age

1918
Birth
14 March 1918 | Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland
194123
Marriage | George Francis WINTERS
14 June 1941 | Harrogate, England
George Francis WINTERS
Age: 24
Birth: 8 June 1917 | St. Michael's Terrace, Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Death: 22 May 1977 | Gateshead, England
194325
Her daughter Ann Frances WINTERS was born on 21 June 1943 in Lancaster, England.
194627
Her son Brian George WINTERS was born on 17 February 1946 in Carlton Lodge Maternity Home, Leeds Road, Harrogate, England.
196850
Her father George BARRER died on 26 October 1968 in Harrogate, England.
197557
Her mother Vera Eleanor BEATTY died on 25 May 1975 in Harrogate, England.
197759
Her husband George Francis WINTERS died on 22 May 1977 in Gateshead, England.
199375
Her son Brian George WINTERS died on 25 June 1993 in Durban, South Africa.
200688
Death
26 July 2006 | Harrogate, England

Last Edited

9 February 2014

George BARRER

M, #4, b. 26 October 1888, d. 26 October 1968

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George Barrer (1888-1968)
in R.I.C. uniform

Birth	George BARRER was born on 26 October 1888 in Oughterard, Co. Galway, Ireland.¹
Christening	He was christened on 9 December 1888.
Marriage	He and Vera Eleanor BEATTY were married on 9 June 1915 in Athenry Church of Ireland, Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland.²
Death	He died on 26 October 1968, at age 80, in Harrogate, England.

Family: Vera Eleanor BEATTY b. 26 October 1890, d. 25 May 1975

Daughter

Evelyn Maud BARRER b. 14 March 1918, d. 26 July 2006

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TIMELINE:
Year
Age

1888
Birth
26 October 1888 | Oughterard, Co. Galway, Ireland
191526
Marriage | Vera Eleanor BEATTY
9 June 1915 | Athenry Church of Ireland, Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland
Vera Eleanor BEATTY
Age: 24
Birth: 26 October 1890 | New Inn, Co. Galway, Ireland
Death: 25 May 1975 | Harrogate, England
191829
His daughter Evelyn Maud BARRER was born on 14 March 1918 in Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland.
196880
Death
26 October 1968 | Harrogate, England
1975
His wife Vera Eleanor BEATTY died on 25 May 1975 in Harrogate, England.

Citations

[S2] Birth certificate of Alan George Barrer
[S4] Marriage Certificate of George Barrer and Vera Eleanor Beatty 9 June 1915, Registration District: Loughrea; copy in the possession of the author, witnesses: John C. French and Frances E. Barrer

Last Edited

30 July 2019

Vera Eleanor BEATTY

F, #5, b. 26 October 1890, d. 25 May 1975

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Birth	Vera Eleanor BEATTY was born on 26 October 1890 in New Inn, Co. Galway, Ireland.
Marriage	She and George BARRER were married on 9 June 1915 in Athenry Church of Ireland, Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland.¹
Death	She died on 25 May 1975, at age 84, in Harrogate, England.

Family: George BARRER b. 26 October 1888, d. 26 October 1968

Daughter

Evelyn Maud BARRER b. 14 March 1918, d. 26 July 2006

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TIMELINE:
Year
Age

1890
Birth
26 October 1890 | New Inn, Co. Galway, Ireland
191524
Marriage | George BARRER
9 June 1915 | Athenry Church of Ireland, Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland
George BARRER
Age: 26
Birth: 26 October 1888 | Oughterard, Co. Galway, Ireland
Death: 26 October 1968 | Harrogate, England
191827
Her daughter Evelyn Maud BARRER was born on 14 March 1918 in Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland.
196878
Her husband George BARRER died on 26 October 1968 in Harrogate, England.
197584
Death
25 May 1975 | Harrogate, England

Citations

[S4] Marriage Certificate of George Barrer and Vera Eleanor Beatty 9 June 1915, Registration District: Loughrea; copy in the possession of the author, witnesses: John C. French and Frances E. Barrer

Last Edited

1 January 2010

Edward Thomas WINTERS

M, #6, b. 10 March 1888, d. 21 February 1966

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Father	Andrew WINTERS b. 8 April 1829, d. 27 November 1917
Mother	Rachael MAHONEY b. 31 May 1858, d. 8 March 1946

Edward Thomas Winters
(1888-1966)

Birth	Edward Thomas WINTERS was born on 10 March 1888 in Upper Sunville, Co. Limerick, Ireland.¹
Marriage	He and Sarah Frances MEREDITH were married on 22 April 1914 in Parish Church of St Michael (Church of Ireland), Athy, the witnesses were William H Cox and Emily Hester Meredith.²
Death	He died on 21 February 1966, at age 77, in London, England.

Family: Sarah Frances MEREDITH b. 6 May 1885, d. 19 August 1957

Son	George Francis WINTERS b. 8 June 1917, d. 22 May 1977
Son	Henry Edward WINTERS b. 4 July 1924, d. 25 June 2008

Winters Lineage:	Andrew³, Thomas², John WINTER¹, John⁰
Relationship:	2nd great-grandson of John WINTER
Appears on:	Winters Box Chart Winters Indented Chart
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TIMELINE:
Year
Age

1888
Birth
10 March 1888 | Upper Sunville, Co. Limerick, Ireland
191426
Marriage | Sarah Frances MEREDITH
22 April 1914 | Parish Church of St Michael (Church of Ireland), Athy
Sarah Frances MEREDITH
Age: 28
Birth: 6 May 1885 | Coolbanagher, Co. Laois, Ireland
Death: 19 August 1957 | West Middlesex Hospital, Isleworth, London, England
Edward Thomas WINTERS and Sarah Frances MEREDITH were married on 22 April 1914 in Parish Church of St Michael (Church of Ireland), Athy, the witnesses were William H Cox and Emily Hester Meredith.
191729
His son George Francis WINTERS was born on 8 June 1917 in St. Michael's Terrace, Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
191729
His father Andrew WINTERS died on 27 November 1917 in Upper Sunville.
192436
His son Henry Edward WINTERS was born on 4 July 1924 in Co. Galway, Ireland.
194657
His mother Rachael MAHONEY died on 8 March 1946 in Upper Sunville.
195769
His wife Sarah Frances MEREDITH died on 19 August 1957 in West Middlesex Hospital, Isleworth, London, England.
196677
Death
21 February 1966 | London, England

Citations

[S6] Photocopy of registered birth of Edward Winters, born 10 Mar 1888, registered 12 Mar 1888 in the Registration District of Kilmallock (General Register Office, Ireland, copy held by author)., only one given name, Edward, is stated on the certificate
[S8] Photocopy of the registered marriage of Edward Thomas Winters and Sarah Frances Meredith, married 22 Apr 1914 in the Registration District of Athy (General Register Office, Ireland, copy held by author)

Last Edited

8 June 2022

Sarah Frances MEREDITH

F, #7, b. 6 May 1885, d. 19 August 1957

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Father	Thomas MEREDITH b. 1828, d. 29 June 1915
Mother	Rebecca STRONG b. 1841, d. 20 June 1921

Sarah Frances Meredith
(1885-1957)

Birth	Sarah Frances MEREDITH was born on 6 May 1885 in Coolbanagher, Co. Laois, Ireland.¹
Marriage	She and Edward Thomas WINTERS were married on 22 April 1914 in Parish Church of St Michael (Church of Ireland), Athy, the witnesses were William H Cox and Emily Hester Meredith.²
Death	She died on 19 August 1957, at age 72, in West Middlesex Hospital, Isleworth, London, England.³

Family: Edward Thomas WINTERS b. 10 March 1888, d. 21 February 1966

Son	George Francis WINTERS b. 8 June 1917, d. 22 May 1977
Son	Henry Edward WINTERS b. 4 July 1924, d. 25 June 2008

Relationship:	Partner of Edward Thomas WINTERS (2nd great-grandson of John WINTER)
Appears on:	Winters Indented Chart
	Interactive Pedigree Chart

TIMELINE:
Year
Age

1885
Birth
6 May 1885 | Coolbanagher, Co. Laois, Ireland
191428
Marriage | Edward Thomas WINTERS
22 April 1914 | Parish Church of St Michael (Church of Ireland), Athy
Edward Thomas WINTERS
Age: 26
Birth: 10 March 1888 | Upper Sunville, Co. Limerick, Ireland
Death: 21 February 1966 | London, England
Sarah Frances MEREDITH and Edward Thomas WINTERS were married on 22 April 1914 in Parish Church of St Michael (Church of Ireland), Athy, the witnesses were William H Cox and Emily Hester Meredith.
191530
Her father Thomas MEREDITH died on 29 June 1915 in Ballycullane, Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
191732
Her son George Francis WINTERS was born on 8 June 1917 in St. Michael's Terrace, Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
192136
Her mother Rebecca STRONG died on 20 June 1921 in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
192439
Her son Henry Edward WINTERS was born on 4 July 1924 in Co. Galway, Ireland.
195772
Death
19 August 1957 | West Middlesex Hospital, Isleworth, London, England
1966
Her husband Edward Thomas WINTERS died on 21 February 1966 in London, England.

Citations

[S10] Birth Certificate of Sarah Meredith 6 May 1885, Registration District: Mountmellick, Registration Date, 18 May 1885; copy in the possession of the author
[S8] Photocopy of the registered marriage of Edward Thomas Winters and Sarah Frances Meredith, married 22 Apr 1914 in the Registration District of Athy (General Register Office, Ireland, copy held by author)
[S11] Photocopy of the death certificate of Sarah Frances Winters (General Register Office, England & Wales, copy held by author).

Last Edited

4 April 2018

Ann Frances WINTERS

F, #11, b. 21 June 1943, d. 22 November 2013

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Father	George Francis WINTERS b. 8 June 1917, d. 22 May 1977
Mother	Evelyn Maud BARRER b. 14 March 1918, d. 26 July 2006

Christening	Ann Frances WINTERS was christened in St Mark's Church, Harrogate, England.
Birth	She was born on 21 June 1943 in Lancaster, England.
Death	She died on 22 November 2013, at age 70, in Portishead, Somerset.

Winters Lineage:	George⁵, Edward⁴, Andrew³, Thomas², John WINTER¹, John⁰
Relationship:	4th great-granddaughter of John WINTER
Appears on:	Winters Box Chart Winters Indented Chart
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TIMELINE:
Year
Age

1943
Birth
21 June 1943 | Lancaster, England
197733
Her father George Francis WINTERS died on 22 May 1977 in Gateshead, England.
200663
Her mother Evelyn Maud BARRER died on 26 July 2006 in Harrogate, England.
201370
Death
22 November 2013 | Portishead, Somerset

Last Edited

18 December 2013

Brian George WINTERS

M, #12, b. 17 February 1946, d. 25 June 1993

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Father	George Francis WINTERS b. 8 June 1917, d. 22 May 1977
Mother	Evelyn Maud BARRER b. 14 March 1918, d. 26 July 2006

Christening	Brian George WINTERS was christened in St Mark's Church, Harrogate, England.
Birth	He was born on 17 February 1946 in Carlton Lodge Maternity Home, Leeds Road, Harrogate, England.
Death	He died on 25 June 1993, at age 47, in Durban, South Africa.

Winters Lineage:	George⁵, Edward⁴, Andrew³, Thomas², John WINTER¹, John⁰
Relationship:	4th great-grandson of John WINTER
Appears on:	Winters Box Chart Winters Indented Chart
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TIMELINE:
Year
Age

1946
Birth
17 February 1946 | Carlton Lodge Maternity Home, Leeds Road, Harrogate, England
197731
His father George Francis WINTERS died on 22 May 1977 in Gateshead, England.
199347
Death
25 June 1993 | Durban, South Africa
2006
His mother Evelyn Maud BARRER died on 26 July 2006 in Harrogate, England.

Last Edited

4 November 2014

Thomas MEREDITH

M, #13, b. 1828, d. 29 June 1915

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Thomas Meredith
(1828-1915)

Birth	Thomas MEREDITH was born in 1828 in Cappagh, Co. Laois, Ireland.
Christening	He was christened on 3 August 1828 in Ballyfin, Clonenagh Parish, Co. Laois.¹
Marriage	He and Rebecca STRONG were married on 14 July 1859 in Rosenallis Church, Rosenallis, Co. Laois, Ireland.²
Death	He died on 29 June 1915, at age ~87, in Ballycullane, Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland.³
Burial	He was buried on 1 July 1915 in Athy Parish, Co.Kildare, Ireland.⁴

Family: Rebecca STRONG b. 1841, d. 20 June 1921

Daughter

Sarah Frances MEREDITH b. 6 May 1885, d. 19 August 1957

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Year
Age

1828
Birth
1828 | Cappagh, Co. Laois, Ireland
1859~31
Marriage | Rebecca STRONG
14 July 1859 | Rosenallis Church, Rosenallis, Co. Laois, Ireland
Rebecca STRONG
Age: ~18
Birth: 1841 | Rosenallis or Shanbeg, Co. Laois, Ireland
Death: 20 June 1921 | Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, Ireland
1885~57
His daughter Sarah Frances MEREDITH was born on 6 May 1885 in Coolbanagher, Co. Laois, Ireland.
1915~87
Death
29 June 1915 | Ballycullane, Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland
1915
Burial
1 July 1915 | Athy Parish, Co.Kildare, Ireland
1921
His wife Rebecca STRONG died on 20 June 1921 in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

Citations

[S17] Sharon Haggerty, Ballyfin Parish Baptisms http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~sharonmh/Meredith/BMDs-Ballyfin.htm
[S961] Marriage Certificate of Thomas Meredith and Rebecca Strong, 14 July 1859, Registration District: Mountmellick; copy in the possession of the author, witnesses were James Wilkinson and William Strong
[S15] Death Certificate of Thomas Meredith, 19 Jun 1915, Registration District: Athy, Registration Date: 7 jul 1915; copy in the possession of the author, age 87 years, married, farmer, died at Ballycullane of debility (one year) heart failure (1.5 months) certified, informant James Meredith, son, of Ballycullane, present at death
[S16] Parish Register of Athy, 1837-1956 , Representative Church Body Library, Ireland

Last Edited

14 June 2010

Rebecca STRONG

F, #14, b. 1841, d. 20 June 1921

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Rebecca Strong
(1841-1921)

Birth	Rebecca STRONG was born in 1841 in Rosenallis or Shanbeg, Co. Laois, Ireland.
Christening	She was christened on 24 October 1841 in Rosenallis Church of Ireland, Co. Laois, Ireland.
Marriage	She and Thomas MEREDITH were married on 14 July 1859 in Rosenallis Church, Rosenallis, Co. Laois, Ireland.¹
Death	She died on 20 June 1921, at age ~80, in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
Burial	She was buried on 23 June 1921 in Athy Parish, Co.Kildare, Ireland.²

Family: Thomas MEREDITH b. 1828, d. 29 June 1915

Daughter

Sarah Frances MEREDITH b. 6 May 1885, d. 19 August 1957

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Year
Age

1841
Birth
1841 | Rosenallis or Shanbeg, Co. Laois, Ireland
1859~18
Marriage | Thomas MEREDITH
14 July 1859 | Rosenallis Church, Rosenallis, Co. Laois, Ireland
Thomas MEREDITH
Age: ~31
Birth: 1828 | Cappagh, Co. Laois, Ireland
Death: 29 June 1915 | Ballycullane, Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland
1885~44
Her daughter Sarah Frances MEREDITH was born on 6 May 1885 in Coolbanagher, Co. Laois, Ireland.
1915~74
Her husband Thomas MEREDITH died on 29 June 1915 in Ballycullane, Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
1921~80
Death
20 June 1921 | Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, Ireland
1921
Burial
23 June 1921 | Athy Parish, Co.Kildare, Ireland

Citations

[S961] Marriage Certificate of Thomas Meredith and Rebecca Strong, 14 July 1859, Registration District: Mountmellick; copy in the possession of the author, witnesses were James Wilkinson and William Strong
[S16] Parish Register of Athy, 1837-1956 , Representative Church Body Library, Ireland

Last Edited

14 June 2010

Doris WATES

F, #17, b. 3 January 1921

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Father	William Walter WATES b. about 1890, d. 17 April 1968
Mother	Jeanie GILLIES b. 14 July 1887, d. 8 March 1930

Birth

Doris WATES was born on 3 January 1921.

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Year
Age

1921
Birth
3 January 1921
19309
Her mother Jeanie GILLIES died on 8 March 1930 in South London Hospital.
196847
Her father William Walter WATES died on 17 April 1968 in Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

Last Edited

10 July 2022

Jack WATES

M, #18, b. 26 July 1928, d. 7 April 2016

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Father	William Walter WATES b. about 1890, d. 17 April 1968
Mother	Jeanie GILLIES b. 14 July 1887, d. 8 March 1930

Marriage	Jack WATES and Christine were married.
Birth	He was born on 26 July 1928.
Death	He died on 7 April 2016, at age 87.

Family: Christine b. 1931, d. 3 May 2016

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Year
Age

1928
Birth
26 July 1928
19301
His mother Jeanie GILLIES died on 8 March 1930 in South London Hospital.
196839
His father William Walter WATES died on 17 April 1968 in Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
201687
Death
7 April 2016
2016
His wife Christine died on 3 May 2016.

Last Edited

10 July 2022

Christine

F, #19, b. 1931, d. 3 May 2016

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Marriage	Christine and Jack WATES were married.
Birth	She was born in 1931.
Death	She died on 3 May 2016, at age ~85.

Family: Jack WATES b. 26 July 1928, d. 7 April 2016

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Year
Age

1931
Birth
1931
2016~85
Her husband Jack WATES died on 7 April 2016.
2016~85
Death
3 May 2016

Last Edited

10 July 2022

Catherine Bertha Mary O’MEARA

F, #25, b. 11 May 1876

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Father	Michael O’MEARA b. 1843, d. 1923
Mother	Catherine MACMAHON b. 1851, d. 1922

Birth

Catherine Bertha Mary O’MEARA was born on 11 May 1876 in Kilrush Co Clare Ireland.

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Year
Age

1876
Birth
11 May 1876 | Kilrush Co Clare Ireland
1922~46
Her mother Catherine MACMAHON died in 1922.
1923~47
Her father Michael O’MEARA died in 1923.

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17 July 2022