Who was Sidney Webster?

Sidney Webster (1895–1960) was born in South Yarra, Victoria, Australia and died in Springvale, Victoria, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sidney Howard Webster 1895–1960

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A Reliability

Reliability Score: A

Strong — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Apr 1895 · South Yarra, Victoria, Australia

Died 18 Nov 1960 · Springvale, Victoria, Australia

Father Alfred Webster

Mother Constance Mary Hadley

Spouse Shirley Helena Parker

Children Bruce Laurence Webster, Elaine Beverley Webster, Geoffrey Alan Webster, Margaret Constance Webster, Noel Howard Webster

Siblings Alfred Hadley Webster, Arthur Hadley Webster, Herbt Russell Webster, Ida Beatrice Constance Webster

Records

Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922 Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985 Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 UK, British Army World War … Victoria, Australia, Marriage Index, 1837-1962 Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate … Australia and New Zealand, Newspapers.com … Victoria, Australia, Birth Index Australia, World War i Service … Australia, City Directories and Almanacs Australia and New Zealand, Newspapers.com … Victoria, Australia, Rate Books Australia and New Zealand, Find … Australia and New Zealand, Newspapers.com™ … Victoria, Australia, Death Index, 1840-1992

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Researchers connected through Sidney Webster 1895–1960

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Immediate Family

Parents

Alfred Webster

Constance Mary Hadley

Spouse(s)

Shirley Helena Parker

Children

Bruce Laurence Webster

Elaine Beverley Webster

Geoffrey Alan Webster

Margaret Constance Webster

Noel Howard Webster

Biography

The story of Sidney Howard Webster began in 1895 in South Yarra, Victoria, Australia. In 1896, Sidney Howard Webster resided in Collingwood, Victoria, Australia. In 1919, Sidney Howard Webster resided in Prahran Gardens, Balaclava, Victoria, Australia. Sidney Howard Webster married shirley helena parker, and had children including bruce laurence webster, elaine beverley webster, geoffrey alan webster, margaret constance webster, noel howard webster. Sidney Howard Webster passed away in 1960 in Springvale, Victoria, Australia.

Sources

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Birth Records Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922
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Death Records Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985
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Record Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980
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Military UK, British Army World War I Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920
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Marriage Records Victoria, Australia, Marriage Index, 1837-1962
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Probate/Wills Victoria, Australia, Wills and Probate Records, 1841-2009
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Newspaper/Obituary Australia and New Zealand, Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, 1800's to Current
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Birth Records Victoria, Australia, Birth Index
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Military Australia, World War i Service Records
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City Directory Australia, City Directories and Almanacs
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Newspaper/Obituary Australia and New Zealand, Newspapers.com Obituary Index
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Record Victoria, Australia, Rate Books
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Record Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
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Record Australia and New Zealand, Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current
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Record Victoria, Australia, Death Index, 1840-1992

Life Timeline

1895

Birth of Sidney Howard Webster in South Yarra, Victoria, Australia

Birth

1896

Sidney Howard Webster resided here in Collingwood, Victoria, Australia

Residence

1919

Sidney Howard Webster resided here in Prahran Gardens, Balaclava, Victoria, Australia

Residence

1929

Sidney Howard Webster resided here in Victoria, Australia

Residence

1931

Sidney Howard Webster resided here in Brighton, Henty, Victoria, Australia

Residence

1934

Sidney Howard Webster resided here in Brighton, Henty, Victoria, Australia

Residence

1949

Sidney Howard Webster resided here in Mulgrave, La Trobe, Victoria, Australia

Residence

1954

Sidney Howard Webster resided here in Mulgrave, La Trobe, Victoria, Australia

Residence

1955

Sidney Howard Webster resided here in St Luke's Church, Vermont, Victoria, Australia

Residence

1960

Death of Sidney Howard Webster in Box Hill, Victoria, Australia

Death

1960

Burial of Sidney Howard Webster in Springvale, Victoria, Australia

Burial

1961

Sidney Howard Webster - Probate

Probate

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sidney Webster

This ancestor line traces from Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland, mother of Dorothea Russell (1736) to South Yarra, Victoria, Australia (1895) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sidney Webster (1895–1960) was born in South Yarra, Victoria, Australia and died in Springvale, Victoria, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sidney in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.