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Sarah A SHEARS (1890 - 1940)
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Sarah A SHEARS (1890 - 1940)

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James WOODS
 Frank (SHEERS) SHEARS (1846 - 1911)











Jane SNADDEN (1854 - 1917) John SNADDEN (1819 - 1893) Andrew SNADDEN (1773 - )
Janet PATERSON (1777 - )
Mary HUNTER (1830 - 1903) Joseph HUNTER (1806 - 1851)
Jean Janet Jane PATTERSON (1803 - 1873)
Sarah A SHEARS
Sarah A SHEARS
Sarah A SHEARS Sarah A SHEARS
Pic P1. In Loving Rememberance of
SARAH ANN
beloved wife of JAMES WOODS
died 27th. Sept 1940
aged 50 yeats

my beloved wife and our dear mother
THELMA WOODS
died 16th March 1980
aged 62 years

Pic 1. In Loving Rememberance of
SARAH ANN
beloved wife of JAMES WOODS
died 27th. Sept 1940
aged 50 yeats

my beloved wife and our dear mother
THELMA WOODS
died 16th March 1980
aged 62 years

b. 1890 at Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
m. 1913 James WOODS at Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
d. 1940 at Wallsend, Newcastle, NSW, Australia aged 50
Near Relatives of Sarah A SHEARS (1890 - 1940)
Relationship Person Born Birth Place Died Death Place Age
Grandfather John SNADDEN 15 Apr 1819 Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland 18 Jan 1893 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 73
Grandmother Mary HUNTER abt 1830 Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, Scotland 06 Jun 1903 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 73

Father Frank (SHEERS) SHEARS abt 1846 15 Mar 1911 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 65
Mother Jane SNADDEN 29 May 1854 Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, Scotland 1917 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 63

Self Sarah A SHEARS 1890 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1940 Wallsend, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 50

Husband James WOODS

Brother George SHEARS 1874 Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1876 Wallsend, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 2
Brother Francis George John SHEARS 1876 Maitland, NSW, Australia 1878 Newcastle, NSW, Australia 2
Sister Mary Eliza SHEARS 1878 Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1963 Cessnock, NSW, Australia 85
Brother Thomas Frederick SHEARS 1880 Wallsend, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 09 Apr 1918 Villers Bretonneux, France 38
Sister Janet SHEARS 1882 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 15 Apr 1972 Minmi Cemetery, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 90
Brother Joseph Hunter SHEARS 1884 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1960 Cessnock, NSW, Australia 76
Brother William Hunter Sneddon SHEARS 1887 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1947 Cessnock, NSW, Australia 60
Brother Thomas S SHEARS 1891 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1892 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1
Brother Harry (Henry) SHEARS 1894 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 09 Jun 1917 Messines, Belgium 23

Uncle Andrew A SNADDEN 1842 Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, Scotland 1878 Lambton, NSW, Australia 36
Uncle John SNADDEN 1845 Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, Scotland 1859 Newcastle, NSW, Australia 14
Aunt Isabella SNADDEN abt 1850 Sauchie, Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, Scotland bef 1855 5
Aunt Janet Patterson SNADDEN 1856 Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1895 Wallsend, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 39
Uncle Peter BLAIR
Aunt Mary C SNADDEN 1858 Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1860 Newcastle, NSW, Australia 2
Uncle Joseph Hunter SNADDEN 1863 Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1938 Kurri Kurri, NSW, Australia 75
Aunt Jane HYSLOP HESLOP abt 1863 1923 Kurri Kurri, NSW, Australia 60
Uncle Robert Hunter SNADDEN 1865 Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1954 Rockdale, Sydney, NSW, Australia 89
Aunt Sarah Mary Josephine SCULLY 1865 Co Tipperary, Ireland 28 May 1919 Marickville, Sydney, NSW, Australia 54
Aunt Mary Jane MCCOLL
Uncle John SNADDEN 05 Jan 1865 Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Uncle William Hunter SNADDEN 1867 Newcastle, NSW, Australia 04 Dec 1935 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 68
Aunt Alice Maria RICHARDS 1857 West Maitland, NSW, Australia 20 Dec 1930 Minmi , Newcastle, NSW, Australia 73
Uncle James SNADDEN 1871 Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Uncle Thomas SNADDEN 1871 Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1960 Hamilton, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 89
Aunt Julia Elizabeth PAUL 1864 Penrith, NSW, Australia 1958 Hamilton, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 94

Cousin Claude BLAIR 1886 Wallsend, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1904 Cobar, NSW, Australia 18
Cousin Janet E BLAIR 1888 Wallsend, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1890 Wallsend, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 2
Cousin Peter J BLAIR 1889 Wallsend, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Cousin Ethel A P BLAIR 1892 Wallsend, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Cousin Vera SNADDEN 1899 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1958 Kurri Kurri, NSW, Australia 59
Cousin Joseph V SNADDEN 1901 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1903 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 2
Cousin Nicoll KIRKWOOD
Cousin Robert SNADDEN 1886 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1954 68
Cousin Johanna Sarah SNADDEN 1888 Redfern, Sydney, NSW, Australia 1982 94
Cousin Thomas S SNADDEN 1891 Redfern, Sydney, NSW, Australia 1896 Hunters Hill, NSW, Australia 5
Cousin Sarah Millicent SNADDEN 1894 Hurstville, NSW, Australia 1985 91
Cousin Mary Elizabeth SNADDEN 14 Jan 1898 Hurstville, NSW, Australia 29 Oct 1985 Burwood, New South Wales, Australia 87
Cousin John Adrian Rudolph (Ade) SNADDEN 1888 West Maitland, NSW, Australia 1950 Tarro, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 62
Cousin William Leslie Hunter SNADDEN 1890 West Maitland, NSW, Australia 07 Jun 1917 Messines, Belgium 27
Cousin Lyall Joseph B SNADDEN 1891 West Maitland, NSW, Australia 1961 Kurri Kurri, NSW, Australia 70
Cousin Thomas Herbert (Bert) E SNADDEN 1893 West Maitland, NSW, Australia 13 Jun 1967 Wyong, NSW, Australia 74
Cousin Ivy Pearl SNADDEN 1895 West Maitland, NSW, Australia 1977 Minmi , Newcastle, NSW, Australia 82
Cousin Ruby May SNADDEN 1896 West Maitland, NSW, Australia 1896 Minmi Cemetery, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 0
Cousin Francis Maitland SNADDEN 1899 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1976 Mayfield, NSW, Australia 77
Cousin Elizabeth Taylor SNADDEN 1895 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1957 Newcastle, NSW, Australia 62
Cousin Mary H SNADDEN 1898 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Cousin John (Jack) SNADDEN 1900 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 28 May 1903 Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 3

Nephew James HAFEY 1904 Minmi , Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Brother in Law James Patrick HAFEY abt 1879 1968 Gordon Williams Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Aberdare, Cessnock,, NSW, Australia 89
Sister in Law Margaret RAMSAY 1964
Sister in Law Janet DURIE 1889 Wallsend, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 1976 Wallsend, Newcastle, NSW, Australia 87
Events in Sarah A SHEARS (1890 - 1940)'s life
Date Age Event Place Notes Src
1890 Sarah A SHEARS was born Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia Reg No. 21876/1890 17
15 Mar 1911 21 Death of father Frank (SHEERS) SHEARS (aged 65) Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia Note 1 17, 60
1913 23 Married James WOODS Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia Note 2 17
1917 27 Death of mother Jane SNADDEN (aged 63) Minmi, Newcastle, NSW, Australia Note 3 17, 53, 60
1940 50 Sarah A SHEARS died Wallsend, Newcastle, NSW, Australia Note 4 60
1940 50 Burial Minmi Cemetery, Newcastle, NSW, Australia Note 5 90
Note 1: Reg No. 2279/1911
Minmi cemetery Shears Frank 15 Mar 1911 65 yr h/Jane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate 17 March 1911
MINMI
Mr. Frank Shears, who died at his residence, Minmi, on Wednesday, was a resident of Minmi for 35 years. Over two years ago the deceased met with a serious accident In the Duckenfield mine by being run over by a train of empty skips. He never recovered from the effects of this accident, and the cause of his death was the result of same. He was 68 years of age, and at one time took a prominent part in the local miners' lodge, of which he was chairman for a number of years. His funeral took place on Thursday after noon, and was largely attended. The service of the Methodist Church was conducted by Rev,. Stuart Wright. The Ancient Order of Druids and the Man chester Unity Order al Oddfellows, of which deceased was a member, were well represented.
Note 2: Reg No 5571/1913

James Woods
in the Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950
Name: James Woods
Marriage Date: 1913
Marriage Place: Minmi, New South Wales
Registration Date: 1913
Registration Place: Minmi, New South Wales, Australia
Spouse:
Sarah A Shears
Registration Number: 5571
Note 3: Reg No. 8556/1917
Minmi cemetery Shears Jane 13th May 1912 63yr wFrank

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate 19 May 1917
of the late Mr. Frank Shears, died at her residence, School Hill, Minmi, on Sunday, after an illness extending over nearly twelve months. Mrs. Shears, who had lived at Minmi for 56 years, leaves a family of four sons and three daughters. The sons are Messrs. Frederick, William, Joseph, and Henry, and the daughters Mrs. James Hafey, Mrs. James Woods, and Miss Janet Shears. Two of the sons, Messrs. Frederick and Henry, have been away on active service over twelve months. The funeral took place on Tues day afternoon, the internment being in the Minmi cemetery, the Rev. Mr. Rolph, of the Methodist Church, officiating. Mr. Frank Shears, husband of deceased, died at Minmi seven years ago.
Note 4: Burial info

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate 28th Sept 1940
WOODS- The Relatives and Friends of
Mr. JAMES WOODS, Mr. and Mrs .
FRANK WOODS and FREDDIE, are kind
ly invited to attend the Funeral of their
late dearly beloved wife, mother, and
mother-in law, Sarah ANN WOODS, to
move from her late residence, Minmi,
This Afternoon, at 4 o'clock, for the
Methodist Cemetery, Minmi
R, M. EVANS & SONS,
Funeral Directors
Phone Wallsend 51 757
COOKE - -;- RldFMLnnd trlne PaBCO
WOODS.~-.The Relatives and friends of
the SHEARS and WOODS FAMILIES
are kindly invited to attend the funeral
of their late dearly beloved sister, sister
in-law, daughter-in-law, and aunt, SARAH
ANN WOODS, to move from her late
residence, Minmi, this afternoon, at 4
o'clock, for the Methodist Cemetery Minmi.
Note 5: Sarah Ann Woods

Birth
29 Dec 1889
Minmi, Newcastle City, New South Wales, Australia
Death
27 Sep 1940 (aged 50)
Wallsend, Newcastle City, New South Wales, Australia
Burial
Minmi Cemetery
Minmi, Newcastle City, New South Wales, Australia
Source References:
17. Type: Vital Record, Abbr: NSW bdm register, Title: NSW bdm register
- Reference = (Birth)
- Notes: Reg No. 21876/1890
- Reference = (Name, Notes)
- Reference = (Marriage)
- Notes: Reg No 5571/1913

James Woods
in the Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950
Name: James Woods
Marriage Date: 1913
Marriage Place: Minmi, New South Wales
Registration Date: 1913
Registration Place: Minmi, New South Wales, Australia
Spouse:
Sarah A Shears
Registration Number: 5571
60. Type: Newspaper, Title: Trove, http://trove.nla.gov.au
- Reference = (Death)
- Notes: Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners’ Advocate 28th Sept 1940
WOODS- The Relatives and Friends of
Mr. JAMES WOODS, Mr. and Mrs .
FRANK WOODS and FREDDIE, are kind
ly invited to attend the Funeral of their
late dearly beloved wife, mother, and
mother-in law, Sarah ANN WOODS, to
move from her late residence, Minmi,
This Afternoon, at 4 o'clock, for the
Methodist Cemetery, Minmi
R, M. EVANS & SONS,
Funeral Directors
Phone Wallsend 51 757
COOKE - -;- RldFMLnnd trlne PaBCO
WOODS.~-.The Relatives and friends of
the SHEARS and WOODS FAMILIES
are kindly invited to attend the funeral
of their late dearly beloved sister, sister
in-law, daughter-in-law, and aunt, SARAH
ANN WOODS, to move from her late
residence, Minmi, this afternoon, at 4
o'clock, for the Methodist Cemetery Minmi.
90. Type: Web Page, Abbr: Find A Grave, Title: Findagrave.com
- Reference = (Burial)
- Notes: Sarah Ann Woods

Birth
29 Dec 1889
Minmi, Newcastle City, New South Wales, Australia
Death
27 Sep 1940 (aged 50)
Wallsend, Newcastle City, New South Wales, Australia
Burial
Minmi Cemetery
Minmi, Newcastle City, New South Wales, Australia
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