[Index]
Ellizabeth Ann DARWEN (1870 - 1950)
Children Self + Spouses Parents Grandparents Greatgrandparents
Son SPENCER ( - 1950)
Minnie Ann DARWEN (1892 - 1899)
William Howard SPENCER (1898 - 1981)
Amy Elizabeth SPENCER (1902 - 1998)
Martha Hannah SPENCER (1907 - 1994)
Granville Beatty SPENCER (1911 - 1998)
Ellizabeth Ann DARWEN (1870 - 1950)

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George (E. A.) SPENCER ( - 1907)
James DARWEN (1835 - 1875) James DARWEN



Ellizabeth PORTER



Elizabeth Hume TAYLOR (1835 - 1901) Thomas TAYLOR



Nancy HUME




b. 1870 at Bowen, Queensland, Australia
m. 1897 George (E. A.) SPENCER ( - 1907) at Bowen, Queensland, Australia
d. 1950 at Bowen, Queensland, Australia aged 80
Near Relatives of Ellizabeth Ann DARWEN (1870 - 1950)
Relationship Person Born Birth Place Died Death Place Age
Grandfather James DARWEN
Grandmother Ellizabeth PORTER
Grandfather Thomas TAYLOR
Grandmother Nancy HUME

Father James DARWEN 1835 Chorley, Lancashire, England 1875 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 40
Mother Elizabeth Hume TAYLOR 1835 Halliwell, Bolton, Lancashire, England 1901 Dunwich, Redlands, Queensland, Australia 66

Self Ellizabeth Ann DARWEN 1870 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1950 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 80

Husband George (E. A.) SPENCER England 1907 Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Son Son SPENCER bef 1950
Daughter Minnie Ann DARWEN 1892 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1899 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 7
Son William Howard SPENCER 1898 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1981 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 83
Daughter Amy Elizabeth SPENCER 1902 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1998 Sydney, NSW, Australia 96
Daughter Martha Hannah SPENCER 1907 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1994 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 87
Son Granville Beatty SPENCER 1911 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1998 Townsville, Queensland, Australia 87

Sister Alice DARWEN 1856 Bolton, Lancashire, England 1889 Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia 33
Brother Albert DARWEN 1859 Walton, Lancashire, England 1896 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 37
Sister Margaret Ann DARWEN 1861 England 1863 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 2
Brother Edward DARWEN 1864 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1912 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 48
Brother James DARWEN 1867 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1906 Barcaldine, Queensland, Australia 39
Brother William Henry DARWEN 1872 1931 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 59
Brother John (Jack) DARWEN 1874 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1954 Ayr, Queensland, Australia 80

Son in Law Stanley Frederick GRIFFITH 1884 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1958 Victoria, Australia 74
Son in Law George Reid MCCULLUM 1910 1992 Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia 82
Daughter in Law Lucy Hannah WELBURN 1916 1996 Queensland, Australia 80

Niece Elizabeth Annie DARWEN 1884 Queensland, Australia 1945 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 61
Nephew Albert Charles (Sonny) DARWEN 1885 Queensland, Australia 1955 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 70
Niece Alice Mary DARWEN 1887 Queensland, Australia 1968 Gladesville, New South Wales, Australia 81
Nephew Arthur James DARWEN 1889 Queensland, Australia 1949 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 60
Nephew John Henry DARWEN 1891 Queensland, Australia 1968 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 77
Nephew William DARWEN 1893 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1974 New South Wales, Australia 81
Niece Ethel May DARWEN 1895 Queensland, Australia 1896 Queensland, Australia 1
Niece Edie DARWEN
Nephew Wilfred DARWEN
Nephew Allan Edward DARWEN 1893 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1926 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 33
Niece Daughter 4 DARWEN
Nephew Jim DARWEN
Niece Mildred Doris DARWEN 1898 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1974 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 76
Nephew Victor DARWEN 1900 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1957 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 57
Nephew Ronald "Curry" DARWEN 1902 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1950 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 48
Niece Madge DARWEN 1904 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1987 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 83
Nephew Douglas James DARWEN 1906 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1988 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 82
Niece Mabel DARWEN 1907 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1997 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 90
Nephew Claude Leslie DARWEN 1909 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1994 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 85
Niece Marjorie DARWEN 1911 Queensland, Australia 1987 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 76
Nephew Henry William DARWEN 1913 Queensland, Australia 1994 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 81
Niece Irene May DARWEN 1915 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1988 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 73
Niece Ivy Caroline DARWEN 1917 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1917 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 0
Nephew Roy Edward DARWEN 1918 Queensland, Australia 1993 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 75
Nephew Walter Robert (Bob) DARWEN 1921 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 2003 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 82
Niece Enid DARWEN 1923 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 2007 Point Clare, Central Coast, NSW, Australia 84
Nephew Henry Gordon DARWEN 1967 Queensland, Australia
Nephew Arthur James DARWEN 1900 Queensland, Australia 1979 Queensland, Australia 79
Niece Ethel May DARWEN 1901 Queensland, Australia 1971 Queensland, Australia 70
Nephew John Thomas DARWEN 1902 Queensland, Australia 1988 Queensland, Australia 86
Nephew William John (Robert) DARWEN 1904 Queensland, Australia 1921 Queensland, Australia 17
Niece Amelia Jane DARWEN 1906 Queensland, Australia
Niece Daisy Eveline DARWEN 1908 Queensland, Australia
Niece Dorothy Beatrice DARWEN 1910 Queensland, Australia 1969 Queensland, Australia 59
Niece Mabel Isabella DARWEN 1911 Queensland, Australia 1914 Queensland, Australia 3
Nephew Albert Edward DARWEN 1914 Queensland, Australia 1984 Queensland, Australia 70
Nephew Frederick Alexander DARWEN 1915 Queensland, Australia
Niece Cynthia Jean DARWEN 1918 Queensland, Australia

Brother in Law John BARR 1838 Nottinghamshire, England 1913 Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia 75
Sister in Law Annie MEIZNER 1865 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1933 Queensland, Australia 68
Sister in Law Sarah Elizabeth WOODWARD 1865 Newbury, Berkshire, England 1929 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 64
Sister in Law Caroline CHRISTOFFERSON 1877 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 1946 Bowen, Queensland, Australia 69
Sister in Law Ellen Mary CORNFORD 1881 Kent, England 1934 Home Hill, Queensland, Australia 53
Events in Ellizabeth Ann DARWEN (1870 - 1950)'s life
Date Age Event Place Notes Src
1870 Ellizabeth Ann DARWEN was born Bowen, Queensland, Australia Burial info
1875 5 Death of father James DARWEN (aged 40) Bowen, Queensland, Australia Note 1 52, 60
1892 22 Birth of daughter Minnie Ann DARWEN Bowen, Queensland, Australia Burial info
1897 27 Married George (E. A.) SPENCER Bowen, Queensland, Australia Note 2 18
1898 28 Birth of son William Howard SPENCER Bowen, Queensland, Australia Note 3 18
1899 29 Death of daughter Minnie Ann DARWEN (aged 7) Bowen, Queensland, Australia Note 4
1901 31 Death of mother Elizabeth Hume TAYLOR (aged 66) Dunwich, Redlands, Queensland, Australia Note 5 52
1902 32 Birth of daughter Amy Elizabeth SPENCER Bowen, Queensland, Australia Note 6 18
1907 37 Birth of daughter Martha Hannah SPENCER Bowen, Queensland, Australia Note 7 18
1907 37 Death of husband George (E. A.) SPENCER Townsville, Queensland, Australia Note 8
1911 41 Birth of son Granville Beatty SPENCER Bowen, Queensland, Australia Note 9 18
1950 80 Ellizabeth Ann DARWEN died Bowen, Queensland, Australia Note 10 60
bef 1950 80 Death of son Son SPENCER Note 11
Note 1: Burial

Name
John Darwin
Death Date
15Apr1875
Death Place
Queensland
Father's Name
James Darwin
Mother's Name
Elizabeth Porter
Registration Year
1875
Registration Place
Queensland
Registration Number
000073
Page number
3523

The Queenslander (Brisbane) 1 May 1875
Port Dennison
Fatal Accident. —On Thursday evening,
James Darwin, a steady, honest, hardworking
man, who did his best to support a large family
by shooting and selling wild ducks and in other
ways, was drowned close to the jetty steps. Mr.
Bristowe had provided him with a boat and net,
and latterly he had been engaged in fishing. On
Thursday evening he went out and returned
safely with his fish, which he sold in town, and
afterwards had tea with his wife and family. He
then went down to secure his boat and net, and
it is supposed that in hauling in the boat he
slipped off the steps and, not being a good swim
mer, was drowned. Mr. Young, who was on the
jetty at the time, heard a cry and saw Darwin
throw up his arms before sinking for the last
time. In about half an hour the body was re
covered. The members of the Bowen Dramatic
Company will give an entertainment in their
theatre, Dalrymple street, on the 27th instant, in
aid of the wife and family of James Darwin.
Note 2: Elizabeth Ann Darwen
Event date: 07/07/1897
Event type: Marriage registration
Registration details: 1897/C/2066
Spouse: George Spencer
Note 3: William Howard Spencer
Event date: 06/04/1898
Event type: Birth registration
Registration details: 1898/C/10837
Mother: Elizabeth Ann Darwen
Father/parent: George Spencer
Note 4: Obit of mother - daughter pre deceased her

Burial info
Note 5: Burial
Admitted to Dunwich Asylum - 3rd January 1900 and Found Drowned (Supposed Suicide) - Aged 66 years.

Name
Elizabeth Darwen
Death Date
06Feb1901
Death Place
Queensland
Father's Name
Thomas Taylor
Mother's Name
Nancy Hume
Registration Year
1901
Registration Place
Queensland
Registration Number
003198
Page number
6096
Note 6: Amy Elizabeth Spencer
Event date: 16/01/1902
Event type: Birth registration
Registration details: 1902/C/368
Mother: Elizabeth Ann Darwen
Father/parent: George Spencer
Note 7: Martha Hannah Spencer
Event date: 17/06/1907
Event type: Birth registration
Registration details: 1907/C/410
Mother: Elizabeth Ann Darwen
Father/parent: Goerge Spencer
Note 8: Burial info

POSSIBLE
George Spencer
Event date: 17/10/1907
Event type: Death registration
Registration details: 1907/C/3799
Products available:
Mother: Martha Spencer
Father/parent: Samuel Spencer
Note 9: Granville Bettie Spencer
Event date: 25/02/1911
Event type: Birth registration
Registration details: 1911/C/433
Mother: Elizabeth Ann Darwen Spencer
Note 10: Burial info

Bowen Independent 17 Nov 1950
Bowen Independent (Qld. : 1911 - 1954), Friday 17 November 1950, page 7
OBITUARY
ELIZABETH ANN SPENCER.
The death on 30th October of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Spencer, aged 80 years, removed one of Bowen’s oldest natives, and a member of a family associated with the town since two years after the first settlement. The late Mrs. Spencer was a daughter of two Lancashire weavers, the late Mr. and Mrs. James Darwen, who emigrated to Australia in 1862. Their ship took twelve months to make the voyage and her skipper lost his ticket for making such a dilatory passage. The couple left England with two children and arrived at Bowen in 1863 with three, on the second vessel to bring settlers to the newly established port. Two other children were born in Bowen, including the late W. H. Darwen and Mrs. Spencer and John Darwen (now at Ayr), the only survivor of the family. The immigrant members of the family first lived at the police camp, under the protection of black troopers, and later built a home where the Club Hotel now stands. The father became Bowen’s first professional fisherman and was drowned while following this calling in 1875. Life was not easy for the family, and at an early age the late Mrs. Spencer went to work as a dressmaker, with Miss B. Zimmerman, who still follows that profession. In 1867, deceased married the late George Spencer, who worked with one of the town’s early Butchers, the late Mr. Champion. While their family was still in childhood, the husband met with a serious accident, falling from a delivery cart, which led to his demise in 1910. Left to provide for four young children, and without the benefit of pensions and child endowment, the late Mrs. Spencer returned to dressmaking, which she practised for many years until failing sight compelled her to retire. She had since lived quietly in her home in Norris Street with her sons. A devoted mother of a kindly disposition, she was well liked and respected by all who knew her. Deep sympathy is extended to sons William and Granville, daughters Amy (Mrs. S. Griffiths, Melbourne) and Martha (Mrs. G. W. McCallum, Bowen), also nine grandchildren and one greatgrandchild, and her brother (Mr. John Darwen, Ayr). A daughter and son predeceased her. The funeral left the Holy Trinity Church at 10 a.m. on 31st October, Rev. A. D. Thorpe performing the last sad rites at the graveside.
Note 11: Obit of mother - daughter pre deceased her
Source References:
18. Type: Vital Record, Abbr: Queensland bdm index, Title: Queensland bdm index
- Reference = (Marriage)
- Notes: Elizabeth Ann Darwen
Event date: 07/07/1897
Event type: Marriage registration
Registration details: 1897/C/2066
Spouse: George Spencer
60. Type: Newspaper, Title: Trove, http://trove.nla.gov.au
- Reference = (Death)
- Notes: Bowen Independent 17 Nov 1950
Bowen Independent (Qld. : 1911 - 1954), Friday 17 November 1950, page 7
OBITUARY
ELIZABETH ANN SPENCER.
The death on 30th October of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Spencer, aged 80 years, removed one of Bowen’s oldest natives, and a member of a family associated with the town since two years after the first settlement. The late Mrs. Spencer was a daughter of two Lancashire weavers, the late Mr. and Mrs. James Darwen, who emigrated to Australia in 1862. Their ship took twelve months to make the voyage and her skipper lost his ticket for making such a dilatory passage. The couple left England with two children and arrived at Bowen in 1863 with three, on the second vessel to bring settlers to the newly established port. Two other children were born in Bowen, including the late W. H. Darwen and Mrs. Spencer and John Darwen (now at Ayr), the only survivor of the family. The immigrant members of the family first lived at the police camp, under the protection of black troopers, and later built a home where the Club Hotel now stands. The father became Bowen’s first professional fisherman and was drowned while following this calling in 1875. Life was not easy for the family, and at an early age the late Mrs. Spencer went to work as a dressmaker, with Miss B. Zimmerman, who still follows that profession. In 1867, deceased married the late George Spencer, who worked with one of the town’s early Butchers, the late Mr. Champion. While their family was still in childhood, the husband met with a serious accident, falling from a delivery cart, which led to his demise in 1910. Left to provide for four young children, and without the benefit of pensions and child endowment, the late Mrs. Spencer returned to dressmaking, which she practised for many years until failing sight compelled her to retire. She had since lived quietly in her home in Norris Street with her sons. A devoted mother of a kindly disposition, she was well liked and respected by all who knew her. Deep sympathy is extended to sons William and Granville, daughters Amy (Mrs. S. Griffiths, Melbourne) and Martha (Mrs. G. W. McCallum, Bowen), also nine grandchildren and one greatgrandchild, and her brother (Mr. John Darwen, Ayr). A daughter and son predeceased her. The funeral left the Holy Trinity Church at 10 a.m. on 31st October, Rev. A. D. Thorpe performing the last sad rites at the graveside