Thomas Henry Duffy

BDM NSW

Birth V1852 1763 145 LH; Duffy, Thomas H, to John and Charlotte.

Early Church Codes: LH; Roman Catholic, Parramatta, St Patrick's.

Marriage 1878/2048 St Leonards; Duffy, Thomas Henry, to Archbold, Sarah.

The Brisbane Courier Tue 11 Sep 1928:

GOLDEN WEDDING. DUFFY—ARCHBOLD.

—On September 11th, 1878, at St. Mary's R.C. Church, North Shore (Sydney), by Rev. James Kennedy, Thomas Henry Duffy and Sarah Elizabeth Archbold. Sydney papers please copy.

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THOMAS HENRY DUFFY

BDM QLD Death 6 Jan 1929/B6651; Duffy, Thomas Henry.

The Brisbane Courier
Mon 7 Jan 1929:

Duffy.-The Friends of Mrs. T. H. Duffy and Family are invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved Husband and their Father, Thomas Henry Duffy to move from his late residence, Ormiston, This (Monday) Afternoon at 3 o'clock to Cleveland Cemetery. K. M. SMITH

Duffy.-The Friends of Mr. and Mrs. N. H. and C. C. and R. B. Duffy, Mr. and Mrs. F. Fear, Mr. and Mrs. T. Binger, Mr. and Mrs. A. Pope, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Bettridge and their Families are invited to attend the Funeral of their deceased Father, Father-in-law, and Grandfather, Mr. T. H. Duffy to move from his late residence, Ormiston, at 3 o'clock To-day to the Cleveland Cemetery.

Obituary Wed 9 January 1929:

The late Mr. Thomas Henry Duffy, whose death took place at Ormiston, near Cleveland, on January 6, was born at Thornleigh, New South Wales, in 1853, and had resided in the Cleveland district for the last 35 years.

For many years he was an active member of the Cleveland A.H. and I. Society and State School committee.

Deceased is survived by his widow, four sons (Messrs. Vivian, Cecil, Roger, and Vernon Duffy), and six daughters, including Mesdames F. Fear, T. Binger, A. Pope, and J. Betteridge. The funeral took place at the Cleveland cemetery on January 7. The Rev. Father Lynch officiated at the graveside, and the arrangements were carried out by an old friend of deceased (Mr. A. Walter). Councillors G. J. Walter, W. H. Zlegenfusz,, and S. R. Trundle represented the Cleveland Shire Council.

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THOMAS DUFFY'S PARENTS; JOHN FRANCIS DUFFY AND CHARLOTTE BROOKES

NSW BDM

Birth 1852 V18521763 145; Duffy, Thomas H to John and Charlotte.

Note: Obituary below states that John Duffy married a Miss Pollard, daughter of Henry, sister of Mr T Pollard.

Henry Pollard married Martha Brookes in 1829 JA (Presbyterian Sydney, Scots Church).

Charlotte M A/Mary A C is probably a daughter of Martha Brookes, but not of Henry Pollard.

Henry and Martha Pollard had a son Thomas 1839/1840.

When Charlotte Duffy died 1908, her mother was named as Martha, no father named.

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Marriage V1840 14 146 LH (Roman Catholic Parramatta); Duffy, John, to Brooks, Mary A C.

John and Charlotte Duffy appeared to have at least 13 children in Parramatta and St Leonards, 1841-1867:

1841 John
1846 Bridget
1848 Martha
1850 Joseph
1852 Thomas H;
1854 Maria A;
1856 Peter;
1858 William;
1859 Charlotte;
1861 Francis;
1862 Nicholas J;
1863 Michael;
1867 Catherine.

Deaths of children of John F and Charlotte M Duffy, Parramatta:
1858 James;
1864 Peter;
1865 John.

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John Francis Duffy died 1894/12597 St Leonards, son of Patrick and Bridget.

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate Parramatta Sat 21 Jul 1894

Death. — The sting of Death has this week been the means of taking from this district one of its oldest, most respected and prominent residents, in the person of Mr. John Francis Duffy, who died at his residence on Monday morning last, having completed his 76th year. For the past two years the deceased gentleman had been ailing a good deal, and during the latter twelve months had been almost entirely confined to his room, having become during that time almost helpless. Dr. Smith had been in attendance frequently.

Mr. Duffy was born on the coast of France in 1818, and came to this colony with his father, Sergeant Duffy, in 1828. The latter arrived here at the time of the visit of the Third Regiment of the Irish Buff's, and as he desired to stay out here in preference to returning with that Regiment, he received a grant of 100 acres, situated along which is now known here as Duffy's lane.

Shortly after arrival Sergeant Duffy was given charge of a party of convicts, who were then located in the vicinity of what is now known as Beecroft. The removal of these having taken place, Sergeant Duffy settled down on the grant with his wife and four sons, viz. : Patrick, John Francis, William and Peter.

Sergeant Duffy died at the age of 52, his wife having preceded him; both were interred in the R. C. Cemetery, Parramatta North.

John, the now deceased, continued on part of the grant of his father's, some 25 acres, and went in for orcharding principally, marrying a Miss Pollard, a daughter of old Henry Pollard, the wedding taking place in St. Patrick's, Parramatta.

The couple took up their residence on the 25 acres referred to above, and continued to live a prosperous and happy life, rearing a family of seven sons and six daughters, all of whom are now living, and all married excepting one son and one daughter, the whole of the family being a credit to their parents, as well as being an acquisition of the right sort to any district in which they might choose to live.

As well as leaving these behind him, the deceased leaves his wife (a sister to Mr. T. Pollard) and over 50 grandchildren.

He was not a man who, like many, rested indifferently as to the general welfare of his district, for he was always up and doing until he even had to be lifted in and out of a vehicle to attend different meetings. He took a most prominent part in church matters, and he and the late Mr. Osborn were the principals in having the old Hornsby school established.

He also took an active part in the establishment of the present Thornleigh public school, and up to his death was a member of the School Board, and was also the first president appointed in connection with the School of Arts here.

The main road from Pennant Hills to Gordon he was instrumental in having cleared and formed, and, in fact, to sum up all his accomplishments in connection with the advancement of the district would only be taking up too much space, suffice it to say he was one who would never say "fail" once he went about a thing. As a member of the Fruitgrower's Union in its infancy he was also a thorough worker, and when he was compelled to leave it, it lost a good man.

During his life, Mr. Duffy had several unpleasant experiences, and narrowly escaped with his life. One occasion was on the return from the Ophir diggings. When he arrived home he was pulling from among the baggage off the dray a double barrel gun, when suddenly one of the barrels discharged. Luckily for him it happened to be the off barrel from him, which sent the charge along his arm and by the side of his ribs, completely shattering his coat, vest and shirt.

On another occasion, whilst returning home from the Sydney Markets after selling a load of fruit, he was stuck up by a man at North Shore near the Crow's Nest and tied to a tree and robbed, it being early the next morning before he was released by a passer-by.

The funeral of the deceased took place on Wednesday, the interment taking place in the Gore Hill cemetery, where the remains were followed by an exceedingly large procession of the deceased's many friends. Among the many beautiful wreaths was a magnificient floral cross sent by Mr. Hugh Epthorp, on behalf of the pupils attending the local public school.

Mr. Patrick Duffy, senior, known as the father of the eleven Duffy cricketers, is the only surviving brother left of the deceased, and he was among the mourners at his brother's funeral.

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John Francis Duffy's wife Charlotte:

The SMH Sat 11 Jan 1908; Death:

DUFFY -January 9, at The Valley, Hornsby, Charlotte, widow of the late John Francis Duffy, late of Thornleigh, aged 84 years.

NSW BDM 1908/3158 St Leonards; Duffy, Charlotte M A, daughter of Martha.

Note: Obituary above states that John married a Miss Pollard, daughter of Henry Pollard, sister to Mr T Pollard.

Henry Pollard married Martha Brookes in 1829 JA JA PRESBYTERIAN SYDNEY,SCOTS CHURCH.
Charlotte M A is probably a daughter of Martha Brookes, but not of Henry Pollard.

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SARAH ELIZABETH DUFFY (ARCHBOLD), WIFE OF THOMAS HENRY DUFFY.

QLD BDM Death 1935/B28851; Duffy, Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of Gerald Archibald (sic) and Mary Ann (Oliver).

The Courier Mail Thur 22 Aug 1935

DUFFY. Mrs. Sarah E.— The Relatives and Friends of Mr. V. G. Duffy, Misses M. and P. Duffy are invited to attend the Funeral of their beloved Mother, Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Duffy, to move from her late residence, Ormiston, This (Thursday) Afternoon, at 3 o'clock, to Cleveland Cemetery. K. M. SMITH.

DUFFY.-The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. F. Fear, Mr. and Mrs. V. H. Duffy, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Duffy, Mr. and Mrs. A. Pope, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Binger, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Duffy, Mr. and Mrs. J. Bettridge and Families are invited to attend the Funeral of their deceased Mother, Mother-in-law, and Grandmother, Mrs. T. H. Duffy, to leave her late residence, Ormiston, for the Cleveland Cemetery, This (Thursday) Alternoon, at 3 o'clock.

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SARAH DUFFY'S PARENTS; GERALD ARCHBOLD AND MARY A OLIVER

NSW BDM Marriage 1855/427 43B NU; Archbold, Gerald, to Oliver, Mary A.

NSW BDM Birth 1857/3947 St Leonards; Archbold, Sarah, to Gerald and Mary A.

Gerald and Mary A/Ann Archbold appeared to have at least 11 children at St Leonards 1856-1879:

1856 (Male);
1857 Sarah;
1859 William H;
1861 Edith E;
1864 Mary E;
1866 Oswald J;
1867 Frederick R;
1871 James; 1
873 Unnamed;
1875 Arthur;
1879 William A.

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BDM NSW Death 1906/12182 Chatswood; Archbold, Mary A, daughter of William and Mary.

SMH Sat 27 Oct 1906;

ARCHBOLD-October 26, 1906 at her residence, Taraville, Clanville road Roseville, Mary Ann beloved wife of Gerald Archbold, aged 69 years RIP (born ~ 1837).

The Catholic Press Thur 15 Nov 1906 Obituary:

Mrs. Mary Ann Archbold.

On October 26 there passed away at her residence, Taraville, Roseville, Mrs. Mary Ann Archbold, wife of Mr. Gerald Archbold, an old and respected pioneer of the district. The deceased ladywas in her 69th year.

Fifty-one years ago she was married at St. Thomas' Church to Mr. Gerald Archbold, and their six sons and four daughters (most of whom are married) reside round about the district, and it is not too much to say that on the North Shore line no family is better known or more respected than the Archbolds.

In all charitable movements the late Mrs. Archbold was always a prominent figure, and won golden opinions by her generosity, charity and practical Catholic life. Gentle and kind-hearted, she gave offence to none in any undertaking with which she was associated, and her genial and affable disposition, won for her among all classes hosts of friends. Deceased had been ailing for the past 12 years, but was always a patient sufferer, bearing her illness with Christian fortitude. She was a devout member of the Sacred Heart Society, and was visited constantly in her illness by the Sisters of Mercy from Chatswood and Pymble Convents.

The funeral, which took place on the day following death, was one of the largest over seen in Gore Hill Cemetery, nearly 700 persons attending, thus testifying to the great respect in which the family is held. Amongst those present at the graveside were: Messrs. 0. J. Archbold, F. Archbold, A. Archbold, J. Archbold,, Mesdames T. H. Duffy, W. J. Gibson, G. Wilson, and F. White, Mr. and Mrs Clealand, Mr. and Mrs. White, Mr. and Mrs. Leak; Mrs. Rus son, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Johnson, Miss Jen kins, Mr McBeth, Miss Macintosh, Miss Duffy, Miss Jenkins, Miss Dunn, Mrs Everson, Mr. and Mrs. M. Bourke, Mr. and Mrs. M. Porter, Mr. C. Johnson, Mr. Baker, Mr. G. Campbell, Mr. Knight Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Green.

Floral tributes were sent .by the following: Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. Leak, Mr. Macintosh, Mrs. Heaton, Mrs. Bus son, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Hahn, Miss Steers, Miss J. Archbold, Mrs. White, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. F. Gibson, Mrs. O. Archbold, Mrs. F. Archbold. Deceased leaves ten children, 32 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Mr. W. N. Bull.— R.I.P.

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BDM NSW Death 1918/10388 Chatswood; Archbold, Gerald, 89 years (born ~ 1829).

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate Thu 19 Sep 1918:

Mr. Gerald Archbold, aged 89, father of Mr. F. R Archbold, President of Erina Shire, died at his old home at Roseville yesterday. The funeral took place this afternoon at Gore Hill Catholic Cemetery. At Gosford Show meeting last night a motion was carried sympathising with Mr. Archbold in his bereavement.