Ann Jane (Annie) Gunn

• Ann Jane Anderson
• Born 16 May 1878 at Newtown near Walcha NSW Registered at Armidale
• Marriage 18 Aug 1899 to James McManus at Newtown near Walcha NSW
• Birth of son in 1900 William James McManus [Died 1975]
• Birth of daughter in 1900 Annie Cecelia McManus at Balmain NSW [Died 1915]
• Divorce Trial 12 Apr 1928 Cited adultery on 5 Nov 1927
• Divorce Decree Nisi 8 Nov 1928
• Marriage 1935 to Richard Gunn at Canterbury NSW
• Died 25 Dec 1952
• Funeral 27 Dec 1952 at St john’s Anglican Church
• Thence on to the Woronora Crematorium
• Church Records state her son William’s address as 63 Wolsley St Bexley NSW
• Death of husband 2 March 1953 Richard Gunn
• Funeral 3 March 1953

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• Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922
• Name Ann J Anderson
• Birth Date 1878
• Birth Place New South Wales
• Registration Year 1878
• Registration Place Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
• Father William Anderson
• Mother Margaret C
• Registration Number 7873
• Household Members
• Name Age
• Ann J Anderson
• Margaret C
• William Anderson

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• Australia Marriage Index, 1788-1950
• Name Annie J Anderson
• Spouse Name James Mcanus
• Marriage Date 1899
• Marriage Place New South Wales
• Registration Place Newtown New South Wales
• Registration Year 1899
• Registration Number 6317
• Household Members
• Name Age
• Annie J Anderson

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• Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, 1814-2011
• Name James McManns
• Gender Male
• Spouse Annie McManns
• Child William James McManns
• Household Members
• Name William James McManns
• Age
• Name Annie McManns
• Age
• Name James McManns
• Age
• Name Florrie Bates
• Age
• Name Ellen Bates
• Age
• Name George Bates
• Age

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ON THE MOUNTAINS HAZELBROOK COTTAGE SCENE TOOK HER CLOTHES In the Divorce Court to-day Annie Jane McManus, formerly Anderson, asked Mr. Justice Davidson to grant her a divorce from James McManus. Petitioner said that from August, 1899, the date of the marrlago, until October, 1927, she and her -husband lived happily together at Newtown. Early in 1927 a Mr. and Mrs. Bright Introduced Norah Robinson to them The Brights had a cottage- at Hazel- brook, and James McManus developed a habit of spending the week-ends there. One Monday petitioner saw him alight from the mountains train. She also saw Norah Robinson. A good-night kiss was exchanged. ' IN TORCH'S BEAM Subsequently petitioner and a friend went to the cottage at Hazelbrook late one night. The occupants were asleep, and petitioner turned an electric torch on a bed in one of the rooms. Norah Robinson screamed, and McManus jumped out of bed. A few words of indignation were exchanged, and Mrs. McManus walked off with Norah Rob inson's clothes. A decree nisi was granted.

• Australia Marriage Index, 1788-1950
• Name Annie J Anderson
• Spouse Name Richard Gunn
• Marriage Date 1935
• Marriage Place New South Wales
• Registration Place Canterbury New South Wales
• Registration Year 1935
• Registration Number 12461
• Household Members
• Name Age
• Annie J Anderson

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• Sydney Morning Herald (NSW) - Dec 26 1952
• Australian Newspapers
• Text: "..., Ciematorlum, December 24, 1052. GUNN, AnnieJane.-December 25. 1052 at The Sacred Heart' Hospice, Darlinghurst, of Gosford Road. Em- pire Bay via Woy Woy. dearly loved wife of Richard, loved mother of William ... loved Wife and their dear .Mother, Mother-in-law and Grandmother. ANrllE JANEGUNN: which will leave our Private Chapel, Seven Ways Rockdale. To-morrow (Satur dav) Morning after service com- mencing at 9 ... BROWN (nee Roth).-December 23. et Royal Hospital, to Florence and Wai-a daughter (both well). ' COLBERT (nee Royle).-December 24. at Mater Private, to Gloria and Ken-a daughter. DAVEY.-I/ecember 24 ... . Langshaw, Mr». M. Mulqueen. Mr. and Mrs. R. Langshaw, and Mr. Syd Ltmgshaw ALLEN, Suzanne.-December 24, 1952, at Prince Henry ..."
• Publication: Dec 26 1952 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• Page: 8

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'This is not this Ann J Anderson She did not marry William S Herbert'

• Australia Marriage Index, 1788-1950
• Name Ann J Anderson
• Spouse Name William S Herbert
• Marriage Date 1912
• Marriage Place New South Wales
• Registration Place Forbes New South Wales
• Registration Year 1912
• Registration Number 1658
• Household Members
• Name Age
• Ann J Anderson
• William S Herbert

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• It is another Ann J Anderson. 1 of the main reasons is where the marriage took place Forbes plus the death notice for Annie J Gunn does not note she has any other children but William McManus.
• His daughter as you know had died young. The other reason being is because she was still married to James McManus as there are no divorce records for James McManus and Annie J. In addition I have also found the following article which supports the fact that she did not marry him.
• James McManus died in 1925
• Her brother-in-law's death Nicholas Reiniers. died 1920
• James McManus was 56 when he married Annie J who was 21 years old. She had 2 children to him and he died in 1925. The death notice I have attached for you I found when looking for McManus death so I could see if he was with Annie J at death.
• The death notice I found is actually Nicholas Reiniers, Jessie Reiners Husband. You will find the article very interesting.

'This Death notices is saying that Annie Jane McManus was with her husband James McManus at the time of her brother-in-law's death Nicholas Reiniers.' 'So there for she could not of had married William Spencer Herbert '.

• I have attached the Death Notices.
• Another article from Trove which proves that Annie J was still married to McManus after 1912 which is the date that she supposedly married William S Herbert.
• Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Wednesday 19 May 1920, page 9
• FUNERALS
• ANDERSON -The Funeral of the late Mr. WILLIAM ANDERSON, late of Miller's Point, will leave his daughter's residence, 187 Wigram road. Forest Lodge, for R.C. Cemetery, Rookwood at l pm. ANDERSON - The Friends of Mr and Mrs G. F. NORDSTROM and FAMILY are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of their dearly beloved FATHER and GRANDFATHER William to leave his daughter's residence, 187 Wigram road, Forest Lodge, at 1pm, for R.C Cemetery Rookwood.
• ANDERSON -The Friends of Mr and Mrs. DAVID, THOMAS, GEORGE, JOSEPH, WILLIAM and 'ROBERT ANDERSON', 'Mr and Mrs. REINERS, 'Mr and Mrs James McManus' are kindly invited to attend the funeral of their dearly beloved Father William to leave his late residence, 187 Wigram road Forest Lodge at 1 pm., for R C. Cemetery Rookwood. ANDERSON -The friends of Mr and Mrs Leslie NORDSTROM and Family are kindly invited to attend the funeral of their dearly beloved GRAND-FATHER and GREAT GRANDFATHER, William late of Miller's Point to leave his late residence, 187 Wigram road, Forest Lodge, THIS DAY, at 1 pm, for RC Cemetery, Rookwood.