James Walter Harmer

M, #336, b. 18 April 1899, d. 22 July 1992
FatherHarry Thomas Harmer1 b. 18 Oct 1873, d. 17 Oct 1941
MotherSarah Margaret Pike1 b. 14 Nov 1873, d. Jul 1958
RelationshipGreat-uncle of Keith Graham Bassett
Last Edited23 Apr 2021
Birth*18 April 1899 Parkes, NSW, Australia1 
Photo*circa 1904 Trundle, NSW, Australia2
Arthur, James, Ethel and Gladys Harmer
Enlistment*12 June 1918 Trundle, NSW, Australia;
3
James Harmer 1918
(Witness) Note23 September 1918 Trundle, NSW, Australia;
Trundle
Sept 23rd 18
To
Provost Marshall
Dear Sir
This is to certify that I am willing to consent to my sun J. W. Harmer sailing abroad when ever the authorities think fit.
Yours truly
H H Harmer (Father)
S M Harmer (Mother);Principal=Harry Thomas Harmer, Principal=Sarah Margaret Pike3 
Marriage*20 January 1934 St Mark's Church, Goolma, NSW, Australia;
JUMBLE TEA AND WEDDING.
A JUMBLE tea was tendered to Miss Mary Skinneron Wednesday evening of last week, on the eve of her wedding to Mr J. Harmer, of Trundle. A large crowd was present to wish the young couple every happiness, as Mr. Harmeris also well and favorably known here. Many beautiful presents were received by the guests. The wedding took place in St. Mark's Church of England, Goolma, on Saturday morning, 20th, the Rev. L. V. Caldwell, of Gulgong, officiating. The bride was attended by her niece, Miss Hazel Skinner,while the duties of best man were carried out by Mr L. Simmonds, of Trundle. After the wedding a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, where the usual toasts were honored. Mr and Mrs Harmer left by car for the honeymoon. Their future home will be in Trundle.;Bride=Mary Susannah Skinner4,5 
Electoral Roll*1936 Trundle, NSW, Australia;labourer6 
(Executor) 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 Harmer7 
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 Harmer8 
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 Pike9,10 
Death of Spouse15 September 1991 Trundle, NSW, Australia;Marey Susannah Harmer b 31 Dec 1906, d 15 Sep 1991;Principal=Mary Susannah Skinner10 
Death*22 July 1992 Trundle, NSW, Australia;James Walter Harmer b 18 Apr 1899, d 22 Jul 199210 

Family

Mary Susannah Skinner b. 31 Dec 1906, d. 15 Sep 1991
Child
  • Barry James Harmer

Citations

  1. [S68] NSW Birth 14865/1899 - James W Harmer.
  2. [S1881] Jean Parks photos.
  3. [S1286] National Archives of Australia.
  4. [S156] NSW Marriage Certificate 2948/1934 - James W Harmer and Mary S Skinner.
  5. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Mudgee Guardian, Monday, January 29, 1934.
  6. [S1418] Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980.
  7. [S201] Will.
  8. [S1596] NSW Death Certificate.
  9. [S1294] NSW Death Registration Transcription.
  10. [S1245] Trundle Cemetery headstones.