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Robert ARMSTRONG (1861 - 1942)

Children	Self + Spouses	Parents	Grandparents	Greatgrandparents
Thomas Acheson ARMSTRONG (1891 - 1917) Elizabeth ARMSTRONG (1894 - ) Ann ARMSTRONG (1896 - 1896) Eileen Mary ARMSTRONG (1902 - ) Grace May ARMSTRONG (1906 - )	Robert ARMSTRONG (1861 - 1942) + Elizabeth Sarah Thompson MADILL (1871 - 1929)	Thomas ARMSTRONG (1835 - 1875)
		Anna ACHESON (1834 - 1901)	Robert ACHESON (1789 - 1864)
			Sarah GAINE (1796 - 1871)

b. Nov 1861 at Comragh, Co. Waterford, Ireland

m. 1890 Elizabeth Sarah Thompson MADILL (1871 - 1929) at Queensland, Australia

d. 21 Feb 1942 at Mackay, Queensland, Australia aged 80

Near Relatives of Robert ARMSTRONG (1861 - 1942)
Relationship	Person	Born	Birth Place	Died	Death Place	Age
Grandfather	Robert ACHESON	1789		1864	Kilmacthomas, Ireland	75
Grandmother	Sarah GAINE	1796		1871	Kilmacthomas, Ireland	75
Father in Law	Richard MADILL	abt 1845	Cootehill, Co Cavan, Ireland	1909	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	64
Mother in Law	Elizabeth Cusine (Consine) MATHIE	1842	Gorbals, Lanarkshire, Scotland	1915	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia	73
Father	Thomas ARMSTRONG	1835		1875	Brisky, Co Waterford, Ireland	40
Mother	Anna ACHESON	1834	Co Waterford, Ireland	1901	Co Waterford, Ireland	67
Self	Robert ARMSTRONG	Nov 1861	Comragh, Co. Waterford, Ireland	21 Feb 1942	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	80
Wife	Elizabeth Sarah Thompson MADILL	1871	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	07 Oct 1929	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	58
Son	Thomas Acheson ARMSTRONG	09 Jul 1891	Queensland, Australia	12 Oct 1917	Passchendaele, Ypres, Belgium	26
Daughter	Elizabeth ARMSTRONG	1894	Queensland, Australia
Daughter	Ann ARMSTRONG	1896	Queensland, Australia	1896	Queensland, Australia	0
Daughter	Eileen Mary ARMSTRONG	1902	Queensland, Australia
Daughter	Grace May ARMSTRONG	1906	Queensland, Australia
Brother	George ARMSTRONG	1858
Sister	Mary Jane ARMSTRONG	1864	Co Waterford, Ireland	aft 1911		47
Sister	Elizabeth ARMSTRONG	1868	Co Waterford, Ireland	1895	Co Waterford, Ireland	27
Sister	Matilda Amelia (Mattie) (Martha) ARMSTRONG	04 Jun 1870	Co Waterford, Ireland	29 Jun 1925	Comeragh, Waterford, Ireland	55
Brother	Edward ARMSTRONG	abt 1873	Co Waterford, Ireland	1951	Queensland, Australia	78
Son in Law	David ISBISTER	01 Apr 1888	Queensland, Australia	1962	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	74
Son in Law	Alan William Hooper PHELPS	1896	Queensland, Australia	1953	Queensland, Australia	57
Son in Law	Roy Perrier JONES
Granddaughter	Mavis Dawn ISBISTER	1920		1987		67
Granddaughter	June Armstrong ISBISTER	19 Jun 1926	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	31 Jan 2002	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	75
Aunt	Mary ACHESON	1815		1862		47
Uncle	Francis GAMBLE	1800		1874		74
Aunt	Catherine ACHESON	1817		1896	Waterford, Ireland	79
Uncle	Richard GAMBLE	1812		1907	Waterford, Ireland	95
Aunt	Jane ACHESON	1820		1843		23
Aunt	Susan ACHESON	1821	Waterford, Ireland	abt 1850	Waterford, Ireland	29
Uncle	John KENNEDY	abt 1812	Waterford, Ireland	1856	Waterford, Ireland	44
Aunt	Eliza ACHESON	1826
Uncle	John ACHESON	1828		1893	Waterford, Ireland	65
Aunt	Ellen (ACHESON) POSSIBLY COFFEY	abt 1835	Waterford, Ireland
Aunt	Sarah ACHESON	1832	Waterford, Ireland	1912	Toomervara, Nenagh, Tipperary, Ireland	80
Uncle	William POWELL	1832	Co Tipperary, Ireland	1913	Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, Ireland	81
Cousin	Mary GAMBLE	1837
Cousin	Richard GAMBLE	1839		1907		68
Cousin	Eliza GAMBLE	1840	Ireland	1922	Indianapolis, Indiana, USA	82
Cousin	Robert GAMBLE	1842		1929		87
Cousin	Ann GAMBLE	1844
Cousin	Jane GAMBLE	1847
Cousin	William GAMBLE	1850		1932		82
Cousin	Susan Dorothy GAMBLE	1858	Waterford, Ireland	1936	Ormond, Victoria, Australia	78
Cousin	Robert GAMBLE	1841		1882	Dublin, Ireland	41
Cousin	Susan GAMBLE	1847	Waterford, Ireland	1927		80
Cousin	John GAMBLE	abt 1852		1937	Ashfield, NSW, Australia	85
Cousin	Richard GAMBLE	abt 1861	Waterford, Ireland	1946	Kilmeadan, Waterford, Ireland	85
Cousin	Thomas KENNEDY	abt 1840	Waterford, Ireland	1900	Annestown, Dunhill, Co Waterford, Ireland	60
Cousin	Jane KENNEDY	1843	Dunhill, Co Waterford, Ireland	1926	Gortmore, Tipperary, Ireland	83
Cousin	Robert KENNEDY	1845	Waterford, Ireland	1882		37
Cousin	William Matthew KENNEDY	1846	Dunhill, Co Waterford, Ireland	1933	Woollahara, Sydney, NSW, Australia	87
Cousin	James KENNEDY	1850	Waterford, Ireland	1850	Waterford, Ireland	0
Cousin	William ACHESON	1856	Waterford, Ireland
Cousin	Robert Hugh Brabazon ACHESON	1857	Waterford, Ireland	1889	Woollahara, Sydney, NSW, Australia	32
Cousin	Susan ACHESON	1861	Waterford, Ireland
Cousin	Sarah ACHESON	1864	Waterford, Ireland	1878	Waterford, Ireland	14
Cousin	George ACHESON	1867	Waterford, Ireland	1867	Waterford, Ireland	0
Cousin	John ACHESON	1868	Waterford, Ireland	1907	Waterford, Ireland	39
Cousin	Hugh ACHESON	1870	Waterford, Ireland	1870	Waterford, Ireland	0
Cousin	Charles ACHESON	1872	Waterford, Ireland	1890	Waterford, Ireland	18
Cousin	Thomas ACHESON	1875	Waterford, Ireland
Cousin	Possibly Annie POWELL			1929	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Cousin	Ellen POWELL	1859	Co Tipperary, Ireland
Cousin	Susan POWELL	1861	Co Tipperary, Ireland
Cousin	Caleb POWELL	1862	Co Tipperary, Ireland
Cousin	Mary Margaret POWELL	1864	Co Tipperary, Ireland
Cousin	Robert Henry POWELL	1866	Toomevara, Tipperary, Ireland	1957	Toomervara, Nenagh, Tipperary, Ireland	91
Cousin	Sarah POWELL	1870	Co Tipperary, Ireland	1936	Toomervara, Nenagh, Tipperary, Ireland	66
Cousin	Temperance Jane POWELL	1872	Co Tipperary, Ireland
Cousin	Catherine POWELL	1873	Aghnameadle, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, Ireland	1875	Aghnameadle, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, Ireland	2
Nephew	John Henry (Harry) Armstrong HOBBS	28 May 1904	probably at Briska, Co. Waterford, Ireland	08 May 1969	Comeragh, Waterford, Ireland	64
Nephew	Thomas (Tom) HOBBS	1905	probably at Briska, Co. Waterford, Ireland	1992	Waterford, Ireland	87
Nephew	George HOBBS	1907	probably at Briska, Co. Waterford, Ireland	30 Jan 1962	Revelstoke, B.C., Canada	55
Nephew	John Stewart DAVIES	1904	Queensland, Australia	1963	Queensland, Australia	59
Nephew	Reginald Victor DAVIES	1907	Queensland, Australia
Niece	Dorothy Cuisine Jean CHRISTOE	1901	Queensland, Australia
Niece	Muriel Berrick Wallace CHRISTOE	1902	Queensland, Australia	1972	Queensland, Australia	70
Nephew	Richard Penrose CHRISTOE	1903	Queensland, Australia	1970	Queensland, Australia	67
Niece	Isabel Lillian Edith CHRISTOE	1905	Queensland, Australia	1948	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	43
Nephew	Douglas Wallace MCBRIDE	1912	Queensland, Australia
Niece	Olive May MADILL	1912	Queensland, Australia
Sister in Law	Josephine May (Mary) MADILL	1873	Queensland, Australia	1935	Townsville, Queensland, Australia	62
Sister in Law	Agnes Mathie MADILL	1875	Queensland, Australia	1953	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia	78
Sister in Law	Jane Akinson MADILL	1877	Queensland, Australia	1967	Queensland, Australia	90
Brother in Law	John Kaven MADILL	31 Dec 1878	Queensland, Australia	1953	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	75
Brother in Law	Joseph Wallace MADILL	29 Jan 1881	Queensland, Australia	1963	Queensland, Australia	82
Brother in Law	Richard Thompson MADILL	28 Aug 1883	Queensland, Australia	1884	Queensland, Australia	1
Brother in Law	John HOBBS	30 Dec 1873	Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary, Ireland	02 Jan 1952	Comeragh, Waterford, Ireland	78

Events in Robert ARMSTRONG (1861 - 1942)'s life
Date	Age	Event	Place	Notes	Src
Nov 1861		Robert ARMSTRONG was born	Comragh, Co. Waterford, Ireland	Note 1
1875	14	Death of father Thomas ARMSTRONG (aged 40)	Brisky, Co Waterford, Ireland	Note 2
1887	26	Immigration	"Cloncurry" to Brisbane	see obit
1890	29	Married Elizabeth Sarah Thompson MADILL (aged 19)	Queensland, Australia	Note 3	52, 60
09 Jul 1891	29	Birth of son Thomas Acheson ARMSTRONG	Queensland, Australia	Note 4	52
1894	33	Birth of daughter Elizabeth ARMSTRONG	Queensland, Australia	Qld Cert No 1984/C7085	52
1896	35	Birth of daughter Ann ARMSTRONG	Queensland, Australia	Qld Cert No 1896/C7082	52
1896	35	Death of daughter Ann ARMSTRONG	Queensland, Australia	Qld Cert No 1896/C2583	52
1901	40	Death of mother Anna ACHESON (aged 67)	Co Waterford, Ireland	Note 5
1902	41	Birth of daughter Eileen Mary ARMSTRONG	Queensland, Australia	Qld Cert No 1902/C7243	52
1903	42	Residence	Boldon Farm, Mirani, Queensland, Australia	Note 6	37
1906	45	Birth of daughter Grace May ARMSTRONG	Queensland, Australia	Qld Cert No 1906/C7360	52
12 Oct 1917	55	Death of son Thomas Acheson ARMSTRONG (aged 26)	Passchendaele, Ypres, Belgium	Note 7	18, 64
07 Oct 1929	67	Death of wife Elizabeth Sarah Thompson MADILL (aged 58)	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	Note 8	52, 60
1930	69	Residence	Boldon, near Mirani, Queensland, Australia	Note 9	37
1936	75	Residence	Boldon, near Mirani, Queensland, Australia	Note 10	37
21 Feb 1942	80	Robert ARMSTRONG died	Mackay, Queensland, Australia	Note 11	52, 60

Note 1: Ireland, Births and Baptisms, 1620-1911 about Robert Armstrong Name: Robert Armstrong Gender: Male Birth Date: 15 Nov 1861 Baptism Date: 29 Dec 1861 Baptism Place: Kilrossanty, Waterford, Ireland Father's Name: Thomas Armstrong Mother's Name: Anne FHL Film Number: 990092

Note 2: 1901 census - Anne is a widow Ireland, Calendar of Wills ARMSTRONG Thomas 29 May 1875 - Effects under 1000 pounds Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Thomas Armstrong late of Brisky County Waterford Farmer deceased who died 7 April 1875 at same place were granted at Waterford to Ann Armstrong of Brisky the Widow of said deceased. http://www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/waterford/photos/tombstones/1headstones/comeragh.txt\ Comeragh Graveyard, Kilrossanty, Co. Waterford [Church of Ireland]. Under this stone rests all that is mortal of: Thomas Armstrong, who departed this life for a better, April 7th 1875, aged 40 years: a fond husband and a tender father, a dutiful son, a kind neighbour, a sincere Christian; Anna Armstrong: wife of above, died 21st Dec. 1901, aged 67 years. What I do thou knowest not now but thou shalt know hereafter; Elizabeth Armstrong: daughter of above, died September 12th 1895, aged 27 years. Until the day break and the shadows steal away. As in Adam all die even so in Christ shall all be made alive

Note 3: Qld Cert No 1890/C1426 The Mercury (Mackay) 7 Aug 1890 MARRIAGES ARMSTRONG - MADILL. On Friday, August 1st, at the Presbyterian Church by The Rev. W. D. Barrie, Robert, second Son of the late Thomas Armstrong, County Courage, Waterford, Ireland, to Elizabeth S. Thompson (Lizzie), eldest daughter of Richard Madill, of Mackay and Hamilton.

Note 4: Qld Cert No 1891/C8089 NAA war record

Note 5: still alive in 1901 census http://www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/waterford/photos/tombstones/1headstones/comeragh.txt\ Comeragh Graveyard, Kilrossanty, Co. Waterford [Church of Ireland]. Under this stone rests all that is mortal of: Thomas Armstrong, who departed this life for a better, April 7th 1875, aged 40 years: a fond husband and a tender father, a dutiful son, a kind neighbour, a sincere Christian; Anna Armstrong: wife of above, died 21st Dec. 1901, aged 67 years. What I do thou knowest not now but thou shalt know hereafter; Elizabeth Armstrong: daughter of above, died September 12th 1895, aged 27 years. Until the day break and the shadows steal away. As in Adam all die even so in Christ shall all be made alive Ireland, Calendar of Wills ARMSTRONG Anne (2) 22 May Administration of the estate of Anne Armstrong late of Comragh Kilmacthomas County Waterford Widow who died 21 December 1901 granted at Waterford to Martha Armstrong Spinster Effects 563 pounds (I think this is daughter Matilda/Mattie)

Note 6: ARMSTRONG Robert - farmer; Elizabeth - hd

Note 7: KIA - Paschendale Qld Cert No 1922/F232 29 THe Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium Daily Mercury (Mackay) 12 Oct 1921 ARMSTRONG. — In proud and loving memory of our only son and bro- ther, Lieutenant Thomas Acheson Armstrong, who was killed in ac- tion at Pascheadaele on the 12th October, 1917. So let them rest ; the work so nobly done — A grander monument than marble tomb, The victory sure, which they so bravely won. Will shine for ever through the saddest gloom. A little while, and they will rise again, Responsive to that last long trum- pet sound, Then grief shall be effaced — no weep- ing then, For whereso'er they sleep is Hal- lowed Ground. (Inserted by his parents and sisters.) ARMSTRONG. — In memory of my dear nephew, Lieut. T. A. Arm- strong, who was killed in action at Paschendaele, on the 12th October, 1917. Our lips speak our words, And our smiles are for all men to see : But our hearts and our thoughts and our tears Are for thee; are for thee. (Inserted by M. Hobbs, Waterford, ********** Ireland.)

Note 8: Cert No. 1929/C4431 Daily Mercury (Mackay) 7 Oct 1929 The funeral of the late ELIZABETH, dearly beloved wife of Robert Armstrong of Boldon, will move from St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Mackay, this day at 3 p.m. to the Mackay Cemetery

Note 9: ARMSTRONG Robert - farmer; Eileen Mary - hd; Elizabeth - hd, Grace May - music teacher

Note 10: Only Robert Armstrong at this address

Note 11: Reg No 001974/1942 - Thomas and Anne Achesaw (?) Acheson Daily Mercury (Mackay) 23 Feb 1942 OBITUARY MR. ROBERT ARMSTRONG. There passed quietly away on Saturday morning a very old and highly respected resident of the Mackay district, Mr. Robert Armstrong, at the advanced age of 80 years. His illness extended over several months, and his funeral yesterday afternoon was attended by many friends of the family. Born at Comragh, County Waterford, Ireland, in November, 1861, he arrived in Brisbane in the steamer Cloncurry 55 years ago. The following year he came to Mackay, and with a partner established a dairy on the late J. K. Norris's property at Baker's Creek, Dunwould, and remained there for three years supplying the Eungella gold diggings with butter. About that time the North Eton and Racecourse central mills were built and the Hollow Estate was cut up into farms. The late Mr. Armstrong purchased a block near Boldon siding and turned his attention to sugar cane growing. The price then was 12/6 a ton of sugar cane delivered on the railway trucks. Two years later Marian mill was built, and he then supplied Marian mill until 1933. when he sold his farm to his son-in-law, Mr. D. Isbister. During the above-mentioned period the late Mr. Armstrong was a member of the Pioneer Divisional Board for seven years. His colleagues on the board were Messrs. John Ewan, Davidson (Chalr), E. M. Long, H. J. Jane, w. H, Kirkup. M. R. Shannon, Richard Neill, M. Ready, E. Hannon, and others. He also was on the Marian mill board of directors, during which period the south side tramline and the Mount Jukes N tramline were built. He was secretary to the Marian State school committee for 20 years, and on resigning received a complimentary letter from the Under-Secretary, Department of Public Instruction, thanking him for his long and useful service. He became a member of the Independent Order of Rechabites In 1893, and was appointed a Conciliation Justice In 1933. His only son, Lieutenant T. A, Armstrong, was killed at Paschendale, In October, 1917, and at the time of his enlistment was a 4th year medical student at the Sydney University. He left three daughters- Mrs. D. Isbister, Mackay, with whom he lived; Mrs. Alan Phelps, Mlranl; and Mrs. Roy Jones, Home Hill. His wife, who predeceased him 12 years ago, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Madlll. The service at the. Presbyterian Church, also that at the graveside, was conducted by Rev. R. Bardon, and for the Independent Order of Rechabites was read by Mr. C. S. Tait. The funeral arrangements were In the hands of Mr. A. Grant.

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37. Type: Vital Record, Abbr: Australian electoral rolls, Title: Australian Electoral Rolls, Auth: Australian government

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52. Type: Australia Birth Marriage Death Index 1787 - 1985 Record

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60. Type: Newspaper, Title: Trove, http://trove.nla.gov.au

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- Notes: Daily Mercury (Mackay) 23 Feb 1942 OBITUARY MR. ROBERT ARMSTRONG. There passed quietly away on Saturday morning a very old and highly respected resident of the Mackay district, Mr. Robert Armstrong, at the advanced age of 80 years. His illness extended over several months, and his funeral yesterday afternoon was attended by many friends of the family. Born at Comragh, County Waterford, Ireland, in November, 1861, he arrived in Brisbane in the steamer Cloncurry 55 years ago. The following year he came to Mackay, and with a partner established a dairy on the late J. K. Norris's property at Baker's Creek, Dunwould, and remained there for three years supplying the Eungella gold diggings with butter. About that time the North Eton and Racecourse central mills were built and the Hollow Estate was cut up into farms. The late Mr. Armstrong purchased a block near Boldon siding and turned his attention to sugar cane growing. The price then was 12/6 a ton of sugar cane delivered on the railway trucks. Two years later Marian mill was built, and he then supplied Marian mill until 1933. when he sold his farm to his son-in-law, Mr. D. Isblster. During the above-mentioned period the late Mr. Armstrong was a member of the Pioneer Divisional Board for seven years. His colleagues on the board were Messrs. John Ewan, Davidson (Chalr), E. M. Long, H. J. Jane, w. H, Kirkup. M. R. Shannon, Richard Neill, M. Ready, E. Hannon, and others. He also was on the Marian mill board of directors, during which period the south side tramline and the Mount Jukes N tramline were built. He was secretary to the Marian State school committee for 20 years, and on resigning received a complimentary letter from the Under-Secretary, Department of Public Instruction, thanking him for his long and useful service. He became a member of the Independent Order of Rechabites In 1893, and was appointed a Conciliation Justice In 1933. His only son, Lieutenant T. A, Armstrong, was killed at Paschendale, In October, 1917, and at the time of his enlistment was a 4th year medical student at the Sydney University. He left three daughters- Mrs. D. Isblster, Mackay, with whom he lived; Mrs. Alan Phelps, Mlranl; and Mrs. Roy Jones, Home Hill. His wife, who predeceased him 12 years ago, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Madlll. The service at the. Presbyterian Church, also that at the graveside, was conducted by Rev. R. Bardon, and for the Independent Order of Rechabites was read by Mr. C. S. Tait. The funeral arrangements were In the hands of Mr. A. Grant.

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- Notes: The Mercury (Mackay) 7 Aug 1890 MARRIAGES ARMSTRONG - MADILL. On Friday, August 1st, at the Presbyterian Church by The Rev. W. D. Barrie, Robert, second Son of the late Thomas Armstrong, County Courage, Waterford, Ireland, to Elizabeth S. Thompson (Lizzie), eldest daughter of Richard Madill, of Mackay and Hamilton.

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