Frances Maud Harmer

F, #686, b. 23 January 1917, d. 2 December 1997
FatherHarry Thomas Harmer b. 18 Oct 1873, d. 17 Oct 1941
MotherSarah Margaret Pike b. 14 Nov 1873, d. Jul 1958
RelationshipGreat-aunt of Keith Graham Bassett
Last Edited23 Apr 2021
Birth*23 January 1917 Trundle, NSW, Australia1 
Baptism11 March 1917 St Augustine's, Trundle, NSW, Australia;
When Baptized: 11 March 1917
When Born: 23 Janry 1917
Child's Christian Name: Frances Maud
Parents' Names: Harry Thomas & Sarah Margaret Harmer
Abode: Trundle
Quality or Profession: Drover
By Whom the Ceremony was Performed: E G Neild
1 
(Beneficiary) Will21 February 1941 Trundle, NSW, Australia;THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me HARRY THOMAS HARMER of Trundle in the State of New South Wales Retired Drover I APPOINT my Son JAMES WALTER HARMER to be the sole executor of this my will I GIVE AND BEQUEATH the whole of my property of whatsoever kind and wheresoever situate to my daughter FRANCES MAUD MARMER SUBJECT to the right of my Wife to reside therein rent free during her lifetime in my house property LASTLY I REVOKE all former wills made by me and declare this to be my last will and testament.
IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand at Trundle this Twentieth day of February one thousand nine hundred and fortyone.;Principal=Harry Thomas Harmer2 
Death of Father17 October 1941 Ashford, Trundle, NSW, Australia;
Name: Harry Thomas Harmer
Date of Death: 17 Oct 1941
Place of Death: Ashford, Trundle
Occupation: Selector
Sex: Male
Age: 63 years
Conjugal Status:
Place of Birth: Casterton VIC
Time in Aust Colonies:

Father: James Harmer
Occupation: Butcher
Mother: Ann Williams

Place of Marriage: Parkes NSW
Age at Marriage: 23
Name of Spouse: Sarah Margaret Pike
Children of Marriage: Margaret G 43, James W 42, Ethel A 39, Ivan L 32, Dorothy M 30, Mary K 27, Francis M 24 living, 2 males deceased
Informant: A J F Pike, nephew, Gobondery Street, Trundle

Cause of Death: 1. myocardial failure 2. coronary occlusion, 3. coronary sclerosis
Length of Illness: 1. 2 1/2 2, 4 days
Medical Attendant: Ronald R Lockley
Date Last Seen: 16 Oct 1941

Date of Burial: 18 Oct 1941
Place of Burial: Church of England Cemetery Trundle
Minister & Religion: H Randall, Church of England
Undertaker: Allan Block
Witnesses: A J Pike;Principal=Harry Thomas Harmer3 
Married Name22 May 1946 Grellman4 
Marriage*22 May 1946 St John's Church, Kirribilli, NSW, Australia;
WEDDING
GRELLMAN—HARMER
A quiet, but pretty wedding was celebrated at St. John's Church, Kiribilli, on Wednesday, May 22, when Frances N., youngest daughter of Mrs. S. M. Harmer and the late Mr. H. T. Harmer of Brookview Street, Trundle, was married to Ernest Roy, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. GreIlman, of "The Oasis", Weethalle.
The bride who as given away by her Uncle, Mr. Lionel Bloomfield, chose a white street length dress of French crepe with white accessories, and carried a shower bouquet.
The honeymoon is being spent at Tuggerah Lakes.
The bride's travelling dress was of golden brown satin-backed crepe, with brown accessories and lightweight woollen top coat to match.
The happy couple were the recipients of many congratulatory telegrams and presents.
;Groom=Ernest Roy Grellman4
Frances Harmer & Roy Grellman
Death of MotherJuly 1958 "Gillenbine", Trundle, NSW, Australia;
Name: Sarah Margaret Harmer
Date of Death: Not stated
Place of Death: "Gillenbine" Trundle NSW
Occupation: Home duties
Sex: Female
Age: 83
Conjugal Status:
Place of Birth: Boorowa
Time in Aust Colonies:

Father: James Augustus Pike
Occupation: Grazier
Mother: Margaret McCabe

Place of Marriage: Parkes NSW
Age at Marriage: 22
Name of Spouse: Harry Thomas Harmer
Children of Marriage: Gladys M 62, James W 59, Harry J (deceased), Ethel A 55, Harold L (deceased), Ivan L 49, Dorothy M 46, Mary K 43, Francis M 41
Informant: F M Grellman, daughter, "Gillenbine" Trundle

Cause of Death: 1. Coronary occlusion 2. Coronary sclerosis
Length of Illness: 1. few minutes
Medical Attendant: James T Ward
Date Last Seen:

Date of Burial: 15 Jul 1958
Place of Burial: Church of England Cemetery Trundle
Minister & Religion: G W Trudgen, Church of England
Undertaker:
Witnesses:;Principal=Sarah Margaret Pike5,6 
Death*2 December 1997  

Family

Ernest Roy Grellman b. 17 Jul 1917, d. 2 Sep 2012
Child
  • Wallis Grellman

Citations

  1. [S1773] St Augustine's Trundle Parish Registers, baptism Frances Maud Harmer 1917.
  2. [S201] Will.
  3. [S1596] NSW Death Certificate.
  4. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The West Wyalong Advocate, Thursday, June 20, 1946.
  5. [S1294] NSW Death Registration Transcription.
  6. [S1245] Trundle Cemetery headstones.