James Allen Law (1871 - 1940)

Born 18 Dec 1871 in Spring Valley, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Isabella (Williamson) Law — married 1894 in Yea, Victoria, Australia

Died 6 Sep 1940 at age 68 in Taroom, Queensland, Australia

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Biography

James Law was born in the Colony of Victoria (1851-1900)

James Law has Scottish Ancestors.

James was born in 1871. He was the son of James Law and Margaret Dickson. ^[1]

James Law married Isabella Williamson at Yea in 1894. The couple had 3 children. Children

Jane Catherine Victoria: born 1897, Fitzroy

James Allan: born 1899, Fitzroy (father as James Dixon WILLIAMSON)

Olive May: born 1901, Fitzroy (father as James Dixon WILLIAMSON)

Marriage Notice: Yea Chronicle, 29th March 1894: On Wednesday week Mr. James Law, manager of the Homewood Creamery, son of Mr. James Law, Spring Valley was married at the Yea Presbyterian Church by the Rev, D. Milne, to Miss Isabella Williamson, daughter of Mr. Thomas Williamson. Miss Law, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Ellen Williamson, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaids, Mr. J. Williamson acting as best man. In the evening a large family gathering took place at the residence of the bride's parents, and dancing and other festivities were indulged in, many happy wishes being expressed for the young couple's future happiness.

James Law married Mary Elley / McLeod

Children

Florence Elizabeth Law Alexander (1901-1946)

Walter David Law (1908–1908)

Margaret Mary Law Anderson (1909–1997)

Violet Evelyn Law Courtney (1915–)

James Archibald Law (1917-1919)

Maida Grace Law Whatman (1921 - 1999)

In 1902 James Allen Law (Butter Factory Manager) and Mary Law (Home Duties) lived in Tikorangi, Taranaki, New Zealand. ^[2]

In 1915 James Allen Law (Selector) and Mary Evelyn Law (Home Duties) lived in Roache's Creek, Junndah, Queensland. ^[3]

Son James Archibald Law was born on 17 May 1917 and passed away on 16 April 1919 in Queensland. ^[4]

In 1925 James Allen Law (Grazier), Mary Evelyn Law (Home Duties) and Florence Elizabeth Law (Home Duties) lived in Moorat, Taroom, Queensland, Australia. ^[5]

In 1937 James Allen Law (Grazier), Stewart William Law (Grazier) and Mary Evelyn Law (Home Duties) lived in Moorat, Taroom, Queensland. ^[6]

He passed away in 1940 ^[7] and was buried at the Taroom Cemetery, Section Protestant, Grave 222. ^[8]

Probate granted on 21 April 1942 ^[9]

Sources

1. ↑ Victoria, Australia Birth Registration number 9693/1871
2. ↑ New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981
3. ↑ Australian Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980; Queensland, 1915, Maranoa, Taroom
4. ↑ Queensland Death Registration Number 002395; Page number: 1138; Father: James Allen Law; Mother: Mary Evelyn McLeod
5. ↑ Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980; Queensland, 1925, Maranoa, Taroom
6. ↑ Australian Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980; Queensland, 1937, Maranoa, Taroom
7. ↑ Queensland, Australia Death Registration number 1327/1940; Father: James Crawford; Mother: Margaret Dickson
8. ↑ Find A Grave
9. ↑ Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, 1841-2009; Death: 6 Sep 1940 Queensland; Occupation: Grazier