My great great grandparents - Alexander McGilvery (seated) and Ellen Farmer (standing). Alexander McGilvery born 1831 ( I don't know where) and died in 1881 at Danesfort, Kilshannig by Mallow, County Cork, Ireland. Ellen Farmer was born in 1832 in Millfort, Kilshannig by Mallow and died in 1901 in San Francisco, California, United States of America. They married in 1852 in Danesfort and I believe they had 15 children, 14 of which I have traced. At least 7 died as infants. 4 children, Thomas, Richard, Ellen and Anne immigrated to America, 1 son, Edward immigrated to Australia, 1 son John enlisted with the 109th Regiment of Foot and died in Valetta, Malta. After Alexanders death at the age of 50 years, Ellen joined her children in San Francisco, California where she died at 69 years of age. This photo was given to me by Robyn Bennett, a McGilvery descendant.

My great great grandmother Ellen McGilvery (nee Farmer). 1832-1901 I believe (but not 100% sure) Ellen was the daughter of Richard Farmer and Catherine Jeffers. This photo was given to me by Robyn Bennett, a McGilvery descendant.

This is Thomas McGilvery (1853-1929) son of Alexander & Ellen McGilvery (nee Farmer) and brother of my great grand father Edward McGilvery. Thomas was born in Kilshannig by Mallow, County Cork and died in San Francisco, USA. Thomas married Emma Hurlburt in San Francisco in 1887. This photo was given to me by Thomas McGilvery's descendant, Chris Cunningham.

In front - seated from left to right - Emma Augusta McGilvery (nee Hurlburt) (1868-1966) and Thomas McGilvery (1853-1929). Standing from left to right - their daughters Emma Isabel McGilvery (1887-1978) & Lottie Grace McGilvery (1888-1929). This photo was given to me by Thomas McGilvery's descendant, Chris Cunningham.

Lottie (1888-1929) & Emma (1887-1978) McGilvery - daughters of Thomas & Emma McGilvery (nee Hurlbert). Both born and died in California, USA. This photo was given to me by Thomas McGilvery's descendant, Chris Cunningham.

Emma McGilvery (1887-1978) on her wedding day. Emma was the daughter of Thomas & Emma McGilvery (nee Hurlbert). She married James Stewart Cunningham in California in 1919. This photo was given to me by their descendant, Chris Cunningham.

Lottie McGilvery (1888-1929). Lottie was the daughter of Thomas & Emma McGilvery (nee Hurlbert). She married Samuel Newman in California in 1917. This photo was given to me by her nephew, Chris Cunningham

This is my great grandfather Edward McGilvery (1865-1945) - son of Alexander & Ellen McGilvery (nee Farmer). Edward was born in Kilshannig by Mallow (probably Danesfort) and died in Hendra, Brisbane, Australia. Edward immigrated to Australia on the SS Caroline in 1882 - why he chose to come to Australia when his siblings immigrated to America is not known. He married Albertine Parnemann, a German girl, in Toowoomba, Queensland in 1887. Unfortunately Albertine passed away just 3 weeks after their youngest son was born, leaving Edward with five young children to care for. Edward remarried in 1902 to Mary Jane Jarrett (nee Ratcliffe). Mary had two children to her 1st marriage, and Edward & Mary had no children together. Edward's children spoke very well of Mary Jane. This photo given to me by McGilvery descendant Robyn Bennett.

Mary Jane Ratcliffe (1875-1946). Mary was born in Doynton, Gloucestershire, England - she first married Samuel James Jarrett in Warmsley, Bristol, England in 1897 and emigrated to Australia with her husband and baby son George the same year. After the death of her husband in 1901, Mary married Edward McGilvery in Brisbane, Queensland. Edward & Mary McGilvery had no children together. Photo supplied by descendants of Mary Jane - the Jasperson family.

My grandfather John McGilvery (1894-1961). I never met him - my Mum doesn't remember him. John (Jack) was the son of Edward & Albertine McGilvery (nee Parnemann). He was born in Toowoomba, and died in Riverview near Ipswich, Queensland. It took me years to trace where and when he died. He married my grandmother Barbara May Munro in 1914 in Dalby. At the time of their marriage, John worked at 'Dalby Downs', a station at the base of the Bunya Mountains. John and May had six children together, when he left the family to fend for themselves. I have very little information about him and would appreciate hearing any knowledge about him. From my Grandmother's photo collection - May McGilvery

This photo was taken at the Mooloolah Saw Mill, Queensland around 1910 before my grandfather married my grandmother. I don't know if they had already met but this photo was in her collection. 'Jack' John McGilvery is the man standing on the left in the back row. Inscription on back reads - Mooloolah Saw Mill Jack McGilvery, Wright, Scott, Alf Kirby, R Russell, Jack Findlay, Nelson, Smith, Peters, Cristy, Winkles, x x , Peter Scotts boy, x, John Knox, x, Photo taken about 1910 Mill owners or lessee Dick Russell & Jack Gardner. Owner at one time being r Ditburn or Ditburner. Photo from my grandmother's collection - May McGilvery (nee Munro)

Sisters - Ellen & Annie McGilvery - my grandfather's sisters and daughters of Edward McGilvery & Albertine Parnemann. Ellen McGilvery (1889-1915) married William 'Bill' Carr in 1911. Annie McGilvery (1891-1992) - never married

Annie McGilvery - daughter of Edward McGilvery & Albertine Parnemann. Sister of my grandfather John McGilvery (whom I never met). Annie was born 1891 in Toowoomba, Queensland. Never married. Died in Lismore, New South Wales in 1992 at the age of 100 years.

Annie McGilvery (1891-1992) standing outside her hat shop. I don't know who the woman is standing beside her.

I love this one - that is my mother bending over and playing in the water - in the early 1930's. From left to right - May McGilvery, Moira McGilvery and Tom McGilvery Inscribed (in pencil writing ) - 'You! You! I'm shy! Later over inscribed in pen - 'With May & Tom -Bunya Mountain Road, Kaimkillenbun c early 1930's' Photo from my grandmother's collection - May McGilvery (nee Munro).

Grandma's farm at Crabbes Creek, northern New South Wales. Inscription on back says 'View of the ranch. Can you see Blossom'. Photo from my grandmother's collection - May McGilvery (nee Munro)

Looking down on Grandma's house at Crabbes Creek in northern New South Wales. The old Pacific Highway winds its way down the hill. Stamped on back - Wards Studio, Mullumbimby. Inscription on back reads - 'This place showing road & railway' Photo from my grandmother's collection - May McGilvery (nee Munro)

Tom McGilvery at Crabbes Creek, northern New South Wales with his Dodge Ure. It looks like he has a pile of logs in the back of the vehicle. Photo from my grandmother's collection - May McGilvery (nee Munro)

'Blossom' - horse at Grandma's place at Crabbes Creek, northern New South Wales Photo from my grandmother's collection - May McGilvery (nee Munro)

I don't remember a horse at Grandma's place at Crabbes Creekm New South Wales - Blossom must have been before my time. Inscription - Blossom Stamped on back - Wards Studio, Mullumbimby Photo from my grandmother's collection - May McGilvery (nee Munro)

Grandma's house on the hill at Crabbes Creek Photo from her grandson's collection - Mal Alroy

Edward 'Ted' & Mabel McGilvery Ted McGilvery, (1916-2000) son of John & May McGilvery (nee Munro) married Mabel (living) at Murwillumbah, New South Wales in 1941. They had three children. From my Grandmother's photo collection - May McGilvery

Tom & Val McGilvery Tom McGilvery, son of John & May McGilvery (nee Munro) married Valerie at Murwillumbah, New South Wales in 1950. They had ten children. From my Grandmother's photo collection - May McGilvery

Barbara 'May' McGilvery (nee Munro) standing in front of the Sphinx War Memorial at Bobbin Head walking track. No date on this photo. Photo from my grandmother's collection - May McGilvery (nee Munro)