Francis Benjamin Genford (1922 - 1995)

Born 19 Sep 1922 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

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Died 10 Nov 1995 at age 73 in Sefton, New South Wales, Australia

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Frank Genford has Irish ancestors.

Frank Genford has English ancestors.

Francis Benjamin Genford was born on the 19th September 1922, in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, the third known child, second son of Benjamin Genford and Amy Gladys Gleaves.

When Francis (later known as "Frank") was not even two years old, his father died unexpectedly after the bicycle he was riding collided with a motor car. Several months afterwards, his mother packed up her four children (Blanche, John, himself, and the baby: Yvonne) and departed for England aboard the Largs Bay, arriving at Hull on the 27th November.^[1]

The little Genford family – minus Frank's older brother John Hector, who had died soon after they had arrived in 1925 – returned to Australia in 1926, departing England on the 1st July aboard the Balranald.^[2]

1929 was not the best of years, as Frank's mother was involved in at least one lawsuit, involving two cases of affiliation, in New South Wales in that year,^[3] and the same year saw the death of a baby sister (Jeanne).^[4]

Frank Genford is an Anzac who served in World War Two.

Frank enlisted for military service in 1941, later transferring from the CMF to the AIF in 1942. His military record shows that he served in the 9th Australian Infantry Brigade General Transport Company; his pre-war occupation had been a Cotton Wool Machinist; and his appearance was said to be of fair complexion, with red hair. He served in the CMF from 29/12/41 – 28/8/42; and in the AIF from 29/8/42 – 5/2/46 – a total of 1500 days, of which 1094 days were in Australia, and 300 days on active service overseas (does not include any consecutive 21 days or more where not entitled to pay). He was listed as being eligible for the Pacific Star, the War Medal, and the Australian Service Medal. He was discharged on account of demobilisation on the 11th February 1946.^[5]

Frank and Patricia Eleanor Tilley were married on the 2nd October 1948, in Redfern, New South Wales.^[6] They were to have seven known children.

In 1951 Frank's mother died, aged 59 years.

In 1954, Frank and Patricia were living at Lot 151 Karraba Street, Sefton, New South Wales, registered to vote in the electoral districts of Reid (Commonwealth); Bankstown(State); and Bankstown North (Local Subdivision). His given occupation was that of packer.^[7]

In 1977 Frank and Patricia were living at 7 Karraba Street, Sefton, registered to vote in the subdivision of Birrong. His given occupation was still that of packer.^[8]

In 1980 Frank, Patricia, and Laurie were living at 7 Karraba Street, Sefton, registered to vote in the subdivision of Birrong.^[9]

Francis Benjamin Genford passed away on the 10th November 1995, in Sefton, New South Wales, Australia. Notices of his death were published on the 13th in the Sydney Morning Herald, and the Daily Telegraph (Sydney).^{[10] [11]} Funeral notices were also published in the same newspapers, announcing the funeral would be held on the 15th, afterwards going to the Rookwood Catholic Cemetery, where Frank would be laid to rest.^{[12] [13]}

Frank was buried on the 15th at Rookwood Catholic, where his father, along with other family members, was also laid to rest.^[14]

Sources

1. ↑ International Travel – Outward from Australia — Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA). Series BT26, 1,472 pieces; Class: BT26; Piece: 784. Name: Francis B Genford; Arrival Age: 2; Birth Date: abt 1923; Port of Departure: Brisbane, Australia; Arrival Date: 27 Nov 1925; Port of Arrival: Hull, England; Ports of Voyage: Sydney; Melbourne; Adelaide; Port Said; Brisbane; Fremantle; Colombo; Ship Name: Largs Bay; Shipping Line: Australian Commonwealth Line; Official Number: 137225
2. ↑ International Travel – Inward to Australia — Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Outwards Passenger Lists; BT27. Records of the Commercial, Companies, Labour, Railways and Statistics Departments. Records of the Board of Trade and of successor and related bodies. The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, England; Reference Number: Series BT27-145897. Name Francis Benjamin Glenford; Gender Male; Departure Age 4; Birth Date 1922; Name: Mrs Amy Gladys Glenford; Gender: Female; Departure Age: 34; Birth Date: abt 1892; Name Blanche Margaret Glenford; Gender Female; Departure Age 6; Birth Date 1920; Name Yvonne Veronica Glenford; Gender Female; Departure Age 1; Birth Date 1924; Departure Date: 1 Jul 1926; Departure Port: England; Ship Name: Balranald; Shipping Line: Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co; Destination Port: Sydney, Australia; Master: Captain W P Townshend
3. ↑ Mother in Lawsuit — "CASES LISTED IN THE COURTS TO-DAY" The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930) 9 May 1929: 12. Web. 23 Aug 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245641438>.
4. ↑ Funeral Notice for Sister — "Family Notices" The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) 7 May 1929: 9. Web. 23 Aug 2021 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16547818>.
5. ↑ Military Service — National Archives Australia: GENFORD FRANCIS BENJAMIN : Service Number - NX137289 : Date of birth - 19 Sep 1922 : Place of birth - ROCKHAMPTON QLD : Place of enlistment - WILLOUGHBY NSW : Next of Kin - PATTERSON AMY (In case of link failure: National Archives Australia: 5629412)
6. ↑ Marriage — New South Wales State Government Births, Deaths, Marriages Marriage Registration details: Registration Number: 24441/1948; Groom's Family Name: GENFORD; Groom's Given Name(s): FRANCIS BENJAMIN; Bride's Family Name(s): TILLEY; Bride's Given Name(s): PATRICIA ELENAOR; District: REDFERN
7. ↑ Electoral Registration 1954 — Electoral roll, Australian Electoral Commission. Name: Francis Benjamin Genford; Gender: Male; Electoral Date: 1954; Electoral Place: Bankstown North, Reid, New South Wales, Australia
8. ↑ Electoral Registration 1977 — Electoral roll, Australian Electoral Commission. Name: Francis Benjamin Genford; Gender: Male; Electoral Date: 1977; Electoral Place: Birrong, Blaxland, New South Wales, Australia; Residence Address: 7 Karraba St, Seftn 2162; Occupation: Packer
9. ↑ Electoral Registration 1980 — Electoral roll, Australian Electoral Commission. Name: Francis Benjamin Genford; Electoral Date: 1980; Electoral Place: Birrong, Reid, New South Wales, Australia
10. ↑ Obituary — The Sydney Morning Herald; Publication Date: 13 Nov 1995; Publication Place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Name: Frank Genford; Gender: Male; Death Age: 73; Birth Date: abt 1922; Death Date: 1995; Obituary Date: 13 Nov 1995; Obituary Place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Spouse: Pat; Children: Geoff, Janice, Phil, Rod; Don; Laurie, Scott
11. ↑ Death Announcement — The Ryerson Index to death notices and obituaries in Australian newspapers Surname: GENFORD; Given Names: Frank; Notice Type: Death notice; Date: 10NOV1995; Event: Death; Age: 73; Other Details: late of Sefton; Publication: Daily Telegraph (Sydney); Published: 13NOV1995
12. ↑ Funeral Notice 1 — The Ryerson Index to death notices and obituaries in Australian newspapers Surname: GENFORD; Given Names: Frank; Notice Type: Death notice; Date: 15NOV1995; Event: Funeral; Age:   ; Other Details:  ; Publication: Daily Telegraph (Sydney); Published: 14NOV1995
13. ↑ Funeral Notice 2 — The Ryerson Index to death notices and obituaries in Australian newspapers Surname: GENFORD; Given Names: Frank; Notice Type: Funeral notice; Date: 15NOV1995; Event: Funeral; Age:   ; Other Details:   ; Publication: Sydney Morning Herald; Published: 14NOV1995
14. ↑ Burial — Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/150759177/francis-benjamin-genford : accessed 22 August 2021), memorial page for Francis Benjamin Genford (unknown–15 Nov 1995), Find A Grave: Memorial #150759177, citing Rookwood Catholic Cemeteries and Crematoria, Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia ; Maintained by jlong (contributor 48741020).

• Death Announcement — The Ryerson Index to death notices and obituaries in Australian newspapers Surname: GENFORD; Given Names: Frank; Notice Type: Death notice; Date: 10NOV1995; Event: Death; Age: 73; Other Details: late of Sefton; Publication: Sydney Morning Herald; Published: 13NOV1995