SMITH FAMILY (3) VERSION: 6 March 2019 SMITH FAMILY (3)

NB: The following is prepared from Registers and files – there may be other family born outside the Falklands. Unless stated otherwise, all dated births, deaths and marriages occurred in the Falklands and all numbered graves are in Stanley Cemetery. Any variations which may occur in name or the spellings of names are recorded as written in the records at the time.

James SMITH was married to Jessie BROWN (not in the Falkland Islands).

James, a shepherd, his wife, two children and an infant were passengers on the Chislehurst which departed London December 1870. [FIC/C1; desp 414]

On 31 December 1876 James was recorded as working in the Company’s Camp and had a wife and six children. [FIC/D4]

James, late of Boca, Darwin, died 30 April 1906 in Dumfries, Scotland. [FIM Sep 1906]

Page 1 of 10 SMITH FAMILY (3) VERSION: 6 March 2019 FIRST GENERATION:

Children of James and Jessie SMITH:

1. Adam SMITH born 2 June 1868 in Glasgow, Scotland. Adam came to the Falkland Islands from Scotland via Liverpool with his parents. Adam, age 33 and a shepherd living at Campa Verda, San Carlos S, was married to Elizabeth COUTTS, age 21 living at Cantera, 15 August 1901 in the house of Mr Coutts, Cantera according to the Rites & Ceremonies of the Established Church by Lowther E Brandon MA Dean & Colonial Chaplain. The witnesses were John Smith and Hugh Campbell. Elizabeth’s father was recorded as William Coutts, foreman shepherd and Adam’s as James Smith, navvy. Adam died 6 July 1944 and is buried in Grave P1277. [Obituary FI News Weekly 13 Jul 1944]

2. Fanny SMITH born circa ? (not in the Falkland Islands). Fanny, a minor (under 21) and living at Darwin, was married to William BLACKLEY, a minor and gaucho from Scotland living at Darwin, 16 September 1881 in Darwin Church on Registrar's certificate according to the Presbyterian form by A Yeoman Minister. The witnesses were James Smith and John Blackley. William’s father was recorded as John Blackley, shepherd and Fanny’s father was recorded as James Smith, labourer. William worked in the North Arm section for a number of years. He finished working for the Falkland Islands Company Ltd 30 September 1899. He emigrated to Patagonia where he worked for Messrs Hamilton and Saunders at Palaikie. Shortly after his arrival in Patagonia his house burnt down during the night and the family escaped with only what they were sleeping in. [FIM Mar 1901] William drowned in the river Chico, Palaikie, Patagonia, 5 October 1904; his body was recovered 8 October 1904 and he was buried at Palaiki. [Obituary FIM Xmas 1904]

3. Jane/Jean SMITH born circa 1870 (not in the Falkland Islands). Jane came to the Falkland Islands from Scotland via Liverpool with her parents. Jane, age 27 and living in Darwin, was married to John Oscar JOHNSEN, age 26 and a navvy living in Darwin, 4 June 1896 in the House of James Smith at Darwin according to the Rites & Ceremonies of the Established Church by Licence by Lowther E Brandon MA Dean & Colonial Chaplain. The witnesses were Arthur Bourne and Henry Billington Hollen. John’s father was recorded as Peter Johnsen, labourer and Jane’s as James Smith, navvy. Jane died 15 March 1904, age 33, at Darwin from erysipelas (from childbirth) and was buried at Darwin. John, a labourer from Norway, died 5 November 1946, age 77, and was buried in Grave P1331.

4. Mary SMITH born 31 May 1872 at Boca. Married Andrew MIDDLETON, age 19, a Scotch shepherd living at Mount Pleasant, 7 March 1895 in the Church, Darwin according to the Rites & Ceremonies of the Church of England by Edwin Coupland Aspinall Assistant Colonial Chaplain. The witnesses were James McCall and Jessie Smith. Andrew’s father was recorded as Stewart Middleton, shepherd.

5. Ann Fraser SMITH born 16 September 1874 at Boca. Married Henry Billington HOLLEN, age 29, a shepherd living at Hillfoot, 7 June 1894 in the Church, Darwin according to the Rites & Ceremonies of the Church of England by Licence by Edwin C Aspinall. The witnesses were Mary Smith and Frederick John Hollen. Ann was living in Darwin at the time. Henry died 31 December 1931 at Darwin and is buried there. He was working as a shepherd at Darwin at the time. Ann moved to Stanley in 1932 and lived on Davis Street. Ann died 9 September 1944 and is buried in Grave D1282. [Obituary FI weekly News 14 Sep 1944]

Page 2 of 10 SMITH FAMILY (3) VERSION: 6 March 2019 6. James Brown SMITH born 16 July 1876 at Boca. James started working for the Falkland Islands Co Ltd in their Camp as a casual boy 9 March 1887 to 4 February 1889. He started work again 2 December 1889. He finished working for them 27 August 1898.

7. Thomas SMITH born 23 August 1878 at Boca. Thomas started working for the Falkland Islands Co Ltd in their Camp as a casual boy from 30 November 1892 to 4 February 1893. He started work again 30 November 1893. He finished working for them 26 May 1900.

8. John SMITH born 9 August 1880 at Darwin. John started working for the Falkland Islands Co Ltd in their Camp as a boy 2 December 1895. On 22 July 1896 he was crossing to a tussac island between Tranquilidad and Dos Lomas when his horse lost its footing and rolled. [FIM Oct 1896] John finished working for the FIC 6 July 1901.

9. Jessie SMITH born 7 September 1882 at Darwin. Departed for Valparaiso on the Ramses 29 April 1898. [FIM Apr 1898] Returned. Married David Dawson MIDDLETON, age 24, a shepherd living at Black Rock, 14 June 1901 in the Church, Darwin according to the Rites & Ceremonies of the Established Church by Lowther E Brandon MA Dean & Colonial Chaplain. The witnesses were Stewart Middleton and John Johnsen. David’s father was recorded as Stewart Middleton, shepherd. Jessie died 29 July 1959 in Stanley and is buried in Grave S1637. David died in Stanley 26 October 1963 and is buried in Grave S1747.

10. Stillborn Girl SMITH born 20 April 1884 at Darwin and buried there.

11. William SMITH born 29 May 1885 at Darwin. William, a shepherd, was married to Catherine HEWITT 28 June 1912 in the Cookhouse, North Arm, by Special Licence by C N Foley Registrar and JP. The witnesses were John Hewitt and Marion McMullen. William’s father was recorded as James Smith, deceased and Catherine’s as David Hewitt, shepherd. William died 5 May 1951, age 66, (no burial record). Catherine died 20 January 1967 in Stanley, age 82, and is buried in Grave T2073.

Page 3 of 10 SMITH FAMILY (3) VERSION: 6 March 2019 SECOND GENERATION:

Children of Adam (1) and Elizabeth SMITH:

1. Jessie Ann SMITH born 8 September 1904 at San Carlos. Jessie was married to Charles Robert SKILLING, labourer, 15 January 1928 at Christ Church Cathedral by Special Licence by Frederick S Vaughan, Clerk in Holy Orders. The witnesses were Fred Browning and Ellen Berntsen. Charles’ father was recorded as John Skilling, labourer. Charles died 22 August 1967 in Stanley and is buried in Grave T2079. Jessie travelled to Argentina for medical treatment in April 1973. Jessie, age 68, died 19 May 1973 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Children of Fanny (2) and William BLACKLEY:

1. John BLACKLEY born 16 January 1882 at Darwin. His father's occupation was recorded as gaucho. John started working for the Falkland Islands Company Ltd in the Lafonia area 2 December 1895; finishing 15 June 1897. He recommenced working for them 1 December 1897; finishing 18 April 1899. John was married to Mary ROBSON (not in the Falkland Islands). John, a private in the Royal Army Service Corps, died from pneumonia 3 January 1919 and was buried in Caerlaverock Parish Churchyard, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. His wife was living at 20 Smith Street, Hillhead, Glasgow at the time.

2. Jessie BLACKLEY born 22 July 1883 at Elephant Beach and baptised 9 September 1883 by the United Free Church (Tabernacle) at Darwin. Her father's occupation was recorded as shepherd. Jessie was married to George Louis ALLEN, widower & sheep farmer of Ciaike, Patagonia, 11 February 1905 in the house of J C Robins Esq in the Parish of St James’ Punta Arenas according to the rites and ceremonies of the Church of England by Edwin Coupland Aspinall. The witnesses were Herbert George Robins and Mary Blackley. Jessie was resident at Palnaike, Patagonia at the time.

3. Mary Jane BLACKLEY born 15 August 1885 at Hawk Hill and baptised 22 December 1885 at Egg Harbour by the United Free Church (Tabernacle). Her father's occupation was recorded as shepherd.

4. James BLACKLEY born 19 November 1887 at Hope Cottage, Lafonia and baptised 1 September 1888 by the United Free Church (Tabernacle) at Darwin. His father's occupation was recorded as shepherd. James started working for the Falkland Islands Company Ltd in the Lafonia area 1 December 1896; finishing 7 March 1900. James drowned in the river Chico, Palaikie, Patagonia, 6 October 1904 while looking for his father. His body was recovered 11 October 1904 and he was buried at Palaikie. [Obituary CM Xmas 1904]

5. William BLACKLEY born 26 December 1890 at Hope Cottage, Lafonia and baptised 5 February 1891 by Holy Trinity Church. His father’s occupation was recorded as shepherd.

6. Adam Kiln BLACKLEY born 14 June 1893 at Hope Cottage, Lafonia and baptised 14 September 1893 by Holy Trinity Church. His father's occupation was recorded as shepherd. Adam was placed on the Roll of Honour May 1917 [CM May 1917]. Adam, a shepherd, was married to Janet Agnes Mary HEWITT 1 August 1924 at Darwin Harbour by Governor's Licence by Alex Moir, Deputy Registrar & JP. The witnesses were John

Page 4 of 10 SMITH FAMILY (3) VERSION: 6 March 2019 McLeod and violet Margaret Middleton. Adam’s father was recorded as William Blackley, deceased shepherd, and Janet’s father was recorded as David Hewitt, deceased. Adam, age 78 and a retired farm foreman, died 6 October 1971 in Stanley and was buried in Grave U2174. Janet, age 88, died 10 October 1990 and was buried 16 October 1990 in Grave V3146.

7. Samuel Anderson BLACKLEY (twin) born 20 July 1896 at North Arm and baptised 3 September 1896 by Christ Church Cathedral. His father’s occupation was recorded as shepherd. Samuel was married to Isabella ? (before July 1934, not in the Falkland Islands – probably Patagonia)

8. Fanny Agnes BLACKLEY (twin) born 20 July 1896 at North Arm and baptised 3 September 1896 by Holy Trinity Church. Her father’s occupation was recorded as shepherd.

9. Catherine Ann BLAKLEY born 16 January 1898 and baptised Caroline Ann BLACKELY 24 January 1898 at the Mappa by Christ Church Cathedral. Her father's occupation was recorded as shepherd.

10. Thomas Charles BLACKLEY born 22 May 1900 at Pali-aikie, Patagonia and baptised 1 February 1901 by the Patagonia Church.

11. Grace BLACKLEY born 20 January 1902 at Pali-aikie, Patagonia and baptised 24 November 1904 by the Patagonia Church

Children of Jane/Jean SMITH (3):

1. Maryann SMITH born 16 May 1887 at Darwin and baptised 5 June 1887 by the United Free Church, Darwin. Her father's name was not recorded.

2. Francis “Frank” SMITH born 5 October 1888 at Darwin and baptised 22 November 1888 by the United Free Church. His father’s name was not recorded. Francis appears to have been adopted by his grandparents as he recorded James Smith as his father on his marriage certificate. Frank, a shepherd, was married to Vida Pebbleina MURPHY 24 August 1910 at Tabernacle, Stanley by Robert Johnson, Nonconformist Minister. The witnesses were David John Murphy and Emily Anderson. Vida’s father was recorded as Michael James Murphy, deceased. Francis, a shepherd, died 19 December 1942 at from cardiac failure and cerebral compression and was buried at Darwin. Vida, age 64, died 12 November 1955 at Darwin and is buried there.

3. Henry SMITH born 19 April 1893 at Darwin Harbour and baptised 28 May 1893 by Christ Church Cathedral. His father’s name was not recorded.

Children of Jane/Jean (3) and John JOHNSON: i. Jessie JOHNSON born 9 July 1896 at Darwin. Her father's occupation was recorded as labourer. Jessie was married to Charles William FORD, carpenter from England, 14 September 1917 in the office of the Deputy Registrar, Darwin, by Alex Moir, Deputy. The witnesses were Blanche Nicholls and Sydney Arthur Griffiths. Charles' father was recorded as William Ford, deceased mason, and Jessie's father

Page 5 of 10 SMITH FAMILY (3) VERSION: 6 March 2019 was recorded as John Johnsen, labourer. Jessie, age 30, died 10 November 1926 at Darwin from glandular fever and a rupture of an abscess and was buried at Darwin. ii. Peter JOHNSON born 3 December 1898. His father’s occupation was recorded as labourer. Peter, a farm labourer, died 14 March 1941 from chronic pulmonary tuberculosis and was buried in Grave L1181. iii. Paulina Ovadea JOHNSON born 21 February 1901 at Darwin. Her father's occupation was recorded as labourer. Paulina was married to Franz Karl Emil BUSE, shepherd, 24 May 1926 at St Mary's Roman Catholic Chapel, Stanley by Banns by Mario Louis Migone, Priest in Charge. The witnesses were L Sornsen and Jessie Smith. Franz’ father was recorded as Franz Buse, mariner. Franz died 26 November 1953, age 53, from coronary thrombosis and is buried in Grave R1524. Paulina died 4 June 1978 in Stanley and is buried in Grave U1921. iv. James JOHNSON born 8 September 1902. His father's occupation was recorded as labourer. James died 15 September 1902 at Darwin from convulsions and is buried at Darwin. v. Jane Christina JOHNSON born 19 August 1903 at Darwin. Her father's occupation was recorded as labourer. Jane was married to (1) John WATTS, cook, 22 June 1940 at the Registrar's Office, Stanley by Special Licence by A R Hoare, Registrar General. The witnesses were Walter Watts and Doreen Halliday. John’s father was recorded as John Watts, deceased mason. John, a labourer, committed suicide whilst of unsound mind 7 January 1942 and was buried in Grave L1203. Jane, a widow, was married to (2) John Arthur Leslie HALLIDAY, divorced labourer, 19 April 1948 at the Registrar's Office, Stanley by J E Hamilton, Registrar General. The witnesses were M Henricksen and Albert James Henricksen. John’s father was recorded as William George Halliday, deceased shepherd. vi. Infant JOHNSON died 5 March 1904 and buried at Darwin.

Children of Mary (4) SMITH and Nils PETTERSSON:

1. Peter SMITH born 3 January 1887 at Darwin. Died 3 January 1887, 2 ½ hours old, from natural weakness and is buried at Darwin. His father was dismissed from Darwin for “singularly disgraceful conduct” and sent away by the Selembria.

Children of Mary (4) and Andrew MIDDLETON:

1. Margaret MIDDLETON born 16 July 1895 at Hill Foot. Her father's occupation was recorded as shepherd. Margaret died 6 August 1895, age 19 days, from malnutrition.

2. Girl MIDDLETON born 23 January 1897 at Mount Misery. Died 3 hours later. Buried at Darwin.

3. Margaret Ramsay MIDDLETON born 7 November 1897 at Mackinnon Creek and baptised 9 December 1897 by Christ Church Cathedral. Her father's occupation was recorded as shepherd.

Page 6 of 10 SMITH FAMILY (3) VERSION: 6 March 2019 4. Jessie Brown MIDDLETON born 3 August 1899 and baptised 6 August 1899 by Christ Church Cathedral. Her father's occupation was recorded as shepherd.

5. James Stewart MIDDLETON born 22 January 1908 at Black Rock. His father's occupation was recorded as shepherd. James, a labourer, went on holiday to Chile in 1937. James, a shepherd, was married to Marion Sarah Ellen MORRISON 24 April 1943 at Goose Green, Lafonia by Special Licence by Karl F Lellman, Deputy Registrar. The witnesses were William Dickson Morrison and Christina Blyth. James’ father was recorded as Andrew Middleton, retired shepherd, and Marion’s father was recorded as Roderick Morrison, shepherd. [Account of wedding FI News Weekly 3 May 1943] James, age 69 and a retired shepherd, died 25 October 1977 in Stanley, and was buried 27 October 1977 in Grave U1903. Marian died 6 May 1988, age 67, and was buried 12 May 1988 in Grave V1904.

Children of Ann (5) and Henry HOLLEN:

1. Henry David HOLLEN born 10 April 1895 at Norton Inlet. Henry, age 60 and a shepherd, died 16 July 1955 and is buried in Grave Q1553.

2. James “Jim” HOLLEN born 8 August 1896 at Norton Inlet. James, age 75 and a retired hepherd, died 27 June 1972 in Stanley and is buried in Grave U2190.

3. Frederick John HOLLEN born 10 July 1898. Frederick, age 5, died 19 January 1904 at High Hill, Darwin from chronic nephritis and is buried at Darwin.

4. Thomas “Tom” HOLLEN born 27 May 1900 at Darwin. Thomas, age 66 and a shepherd, died 1 July 1966 in Stanley and is buried in Grave T2059.

5. Boy HOLLEN born 16 June 1902. Died at 14 hours old from debility. Buried at Darwin.

6. Jessie Brown HOLLEN born 13 April 1904 at High Hill, Darwin. Married Wilfred Lawrence Augustus NEWMAN, shepherd, 28 August 1931 at Darwin Harbour, East Falkland Island by Registrar General's Licence by J Traill Wood. The witnesses were Mary Ann Middleton and Frank Hollen. Wilfred’s father was recorded as Frederick Newman, independent. Jessie died 7 January 1973 in Stanley and is buried in Grave U2197. Wilfred died 23 April 1993 and is buried in Grave U2198.

7. William Adam HOLLEN born 15 February 1906 at High Hill, Darwin. William, age 27 and ¾, died 26 November 1933 in Stanley from congenital epilepsy and is buried in Grave K1052. He had resided in Stanley for two years before his death.

8. Francis HOLLEN born 29 July 1908 at High Hill, Darwin. Francis, age 29 and a shepherd, died 4 September 1939 from pulmonary and abdominal tuberculosis and was buried in Grave K1141.

9. Sarah Matilda HOLLEN born 3 February 1910 at High Hill, Darwin. Married Henry George CARTMELL, shepherd, 4 June 1931 at Darwin Harbour, East Falkland Island by Special Licence by J Traill Wood, Registrar. The witnesses were Jessie Brown Hollen and Thomas Hollen. Henry’s father was recorded as Robert Cartmell, shepherd. Henry died 29 December 1962 in Stanley and is buried in Grave R1730. Sarah died 9 July 1989 and is buried in Grave V3115.

Page 7 of 10 SMITH FAMILY (3) VERSION: 6 March 2019 10. Frances Mary HOLLEN born 30 March 1912 at High Hill, Darwin. Frances, age 22, died 12 April 1934 from oral sepsis and necrosis of bones of the skull and is buried in Grave K1057.

11. Hannah Caroline HOLLEN born 21 May 1914 at High Hill, Darwin. Domestic. Married William John SMITH (see (8) (2)), labourer, 24 October 1936 at the Registrar's Office, Stanley by Special Licence by Malcolm J Stewart, Registrar General. The witnesses were J A Kirk and Ann Hollen. Hannah’s father was recorded as Henry Hollen, deceased shepherd. William drowned 12 February 1956 “under conditions amounting to misadventure” and was buried in Grave Q1565. Hannah died 5 March 1986, age 71, and is buried in Grave V3054.

12. Ada Mabel HOLLEN born 14 June 1916 (twin) at High Hill, Darwin. Married James WATTS, soldier, 24 February 1940 at the Nonconformist Church (Tabernacle), Stanley by Special Licence by Walter Forrest McWhan, Nonconformist Minister. The witnesses were Marigold D Pearson and Thomas Hollen. James’ father was recorded as John Watts, mason. James died 19 July 1963, age 61, in Stanley and is buried in Grave T2003. Ada died 3 December 1990 and is buried in Grave T2004.

13. Ann Fraser HOLLEN born 14 June 1916 (twin) at High Hill, Darwin. Domestic servant. Married William McMULLEN, labourer, 9 June 1951 at the United Free Church (Tabernacle), Stanley by Walter Forrest McWhan, Minister. The witnesses were William John Smith and Hannah Caroline Smith. William’s father was recorded as David McMullen, deceased farmer. William died 23 May 1956 in Stanley, age 71, and is buried in Grave S1573. Ann married (2) Albert CLIFTON (no record in Falkland Islands). Ann died 2 January 1965 and is buried in Grave T2021. Albert emigrated to New Zealand with his son in 1972.

Children of Jessie (9) and David MIDDLETON:

1. Fanny MIDDLETON born 29 October 1901 at Darwin. Married Henry William “Harry” PALLINI, shepherd, 6 August 1920 in Darwin Church by Special Licence by Alex Moir, Deputy Registrar. The witnesses were James Hollen and Violet Margaret Middleton. Henry’s father was recorded as Guitano Paullini, deceased sailor. Henry died 22 June 1950, age 54, from pulmonary tuberculosis and is buried in Grave Q1430.

2. Violet Margaret MIDDLETON born 5 May 1903 at Bluff Creek. Married Hector ALLAN, widower and handyman, 25 February 1950 at the Office of the Registrar General, Stanley by H Bennett, Registrar General. The witnesses were Arthur Rutter and Fanny Pallini. Hector’s father was recorded as Robert John Allan, deceased shipwright. Violet died 28 November 1961 in Stanley and is buried in Grave P1708. Hector died 18 August 1982 in Stanley, age 94, and is buried in Grave V1981.

3. Stuart MIDDLETON born 2 November 1904 at Bluff Creek. Shepherd. Died 31 August 1949 from pulmonary tuberculosis and is buried in Grave Q1413.

4. James MIDDLETON born 13 November 1905 at Bluff Creek. Shepherd. Married Nora Ethel BIGGS 23 June 1932 at the Registrar's Office, Stanley by Special Licence by G R L Brown, Registrar General. The witnesses were Grace Darling McPhee and Carl Patrick Fleming Biggs. Nora’s father was recorded as Alfred Horton Biggs, labourer.

Page 8 of 10 SMITH FAMILY (3) VERSION: 6 March 2019 Norah died 30 June 1965 in Stanley, age 59, and is buried in Grave R1759. James died 10 April 1990 and is buried in Grave V3131.

5. David John MIDDLETON born 17 November 1906 at Darwin. Shepherd. Married Nellie Frances STEEN, nurse, 19 May 1938 at Christ Church Cathedral by Gerald K Lowe, Senior Chaplain. The witnesses were Donald McMillan and Ellen K Carey. Nellie’s father was recorded as Ivor Bjarne Steen, mariner. David, Nellie and their son emigrated to Australia in 1952.

6. Jessie Catherine MIDDLETON born 18 May 1908 at Bluff Creek. Married Jesse PHILLIPS, shepherd, 15 September 1933 at the Registrar General’s Office, Darwin by Registrar General's Licence by J Traill Wood, Registrar. The witnesses were David John Middleton and Emily Phillips. Jesse’s father was recorded as Albert James Phillips, shepherd. Jesse died 12 June 1978 at Goose Green and is buried in Grave U1922. Jessie died 11 March 1991 (no burial record).

7. Arthur MIDDLETON born 22 March 1923 at Darwin. Arthur, a labourer, was married to Mary Gladys Susan McPHEE 18 December 1945 at Christ Church Cathedral. The witnesses were Kathleen Mary Fleuret and Owen Horace McPhee. Mary’s father was recorded as Alexander McPhee, deceased. In 1965 Arthur and Mary applied for passports to go to the UK on leave. Arthur was a police constable at the time.

Children of William (11) and Catherine SMITH:

1. David James SMITH born 23 April 1913 at Lion Creek, North Arm. His father’s occupation was listed as shepherd. Farm worker. Died 6 June 1968 in Stanley and is buried in Grave T2102.

2. William John SMITH born 5 November 1914 at Third Corral, San Carlos. His father’s occupation was listed as shepherd. Labourer. Married Hannah Caroline HOLLEN (see (2) (11)) , domestic, 24 October 1936 at the Registrar's Office, Stanley by Special Licence by Malcolm J Stewart, Registrar General. The witnesses were J A Kirk and Ann Hollen. Hannah’s father was recorded as Henry Hollen, deceased shepherd. William drowned 12 February 1956 “under conditions amounting to misadventure” and was buried in Grave Q1565. Hannah died 5 March 1986, age 71, and is buried in Grave V3054.

3. Andrew Ludwig Clifford SMITH born 15 September 1916. His father’s occupation was listed as labourer. Labourer. Married (1) Annie Francis LINDENBERG formally WATTS, divorcee, 9 May 1942 at the Registrar's Office, Stanley by J E Hamilton, Registrar General. The witnesses were Mabel Halliday and Terence Biggs. Annie’s father was recorded as John Watts, deceased. Annie died 28 May 1944, age 51, from “Asphyxia under conditions amounting to misadventure” and is buried in Grave N1030. Andrew, widower and cook, married (2) Georgina Ellen CLIFTON, 23 December 1950 at Christ Church Cathedral by M Floyd Jones BA, Clerk. The witnesses were Louis James Watson and Katherine Wilhelmina Jessie Watson. Georgina died 4 November 1961 in Stanley, age 52, and is buried in Grave S1705. Andrew, widower and labourer, married (3) Adeline Jane McGILL, divorced domestic servant, 16 August 1963 at Fox Bay East by C Maddocks, Registrar, Fox Bay. The witnesses were P D Haywood and B Pearson. Andrew died 7 September 1982 in Stanley and is buried in Grave V1985. Adeline died 18 august 2001, age 89.

Page 9 of 10 SMITH FAMILY (3) VERSION: 6 March 2019 4. Francis Henry Hewitt Mathew “Frank” SMITH born 3 July 1919 at Roy Cove (twin). His father’s occupation was listed as shepherd. Farm worker. Died 3 July 1977 in Stanley and is buried in Grave V1893.

5. Mary Ann Elizabeth Sarah SMITH born 3 July 1919 at Roy Cove (twin). Her father’s occupation was listed as shepherd. Married Benjamin Charles DAVIS, labourer, 29 May 1936 at the residence of Mr William Smith, No 3 West Bungalow, Davis Street, Stanley by Special Licence by Walter Forrest McWhan, Nonconformist Minister. The witnesses were Hannah Caroline Hollen and Joseph Etheral Clifton. Benjamin’s father was recorded as Benjamin Davis, foreman. Mary and Benjamin divorced 25 May 1955. Benjamin died 2 May 1971 at Stanley and is buried in Grave T2161. Mary emigrated to the UK in 1955.

6. Robert Adam Thomas SMITH born 9 March 1921. His father’s occupation was listed as shepherd. Labourer. Died 11 December 1943 from natural causes, probably encephalitis, on Grand Jason Island. His body was brought to Stanley and was buried on Saturday 22 January 1944 in Grave P1262. [Obituary FI Weekly News 27 Jan 1944]

7. Katherine Wilhelmina Jessie SMITH born 8 March 1923. Her father’s occupation was listed as labourer. Married Louis James WATSON, navvy, 19 April 1941 at the Registrar's Office, Stanley by J E Hamilton, Acting Registrar General. The witnesses were Thomas Anderson and Mary Ann Elizabeth Sarah Davis. Louis’ father was recorded as James Watson, storekeeper. Louis died 27 April 1988, age 68, and is buried in Grave Q3092. Katherine died 27 May 1993 and is buried in Grave V3196.

8. Frederick George Peter “Peter” SMITH born X XXXXXXX XXXX. His father’s occupation was listed as labourer. Frederick, a cook, was married to Mary Ellen SHEDDON 17 April 1954 at the Office of the Registrar General, Stanley by H Bennett, Registrar General. The witnesses were W J Smith and H C Smith. Mary’s father was recorded as Alexander Sheddon, deceased. Frederick and Mary divorced in 1971. Frederick died 15 May 1989 and is buried in Grave V3112.

DESCENDANTS OF JAMES & JESSIE STILL IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS

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