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James Edward Walter or Walley (Jim) Day 1898 – 1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jul 1898

Birth Location: Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia

Death Date: 18 Dec 1972

Death Location: Thomas Street Edgeworth, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Father: Frederick Day

Mother: Hannah Jones

Spouse(s): Bridget Shanahan

Children(s): John Day, Therese Day, Noel Day, Paul Day, Bernadette Day, Keith Day

James Edward Walter or Walley (Jim) Day was born in 1898 in Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia, the child of Frederick Michael Day and Hannah Margaret Julia Jones. In 1930, James Edward Walter or Walley (Jim) Day resided in Cowra, Calare, New South Wales, Australia. In 1936, James Edward Walter or Walley (Jim) Day resided in Mayfield, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. James Edward Walter or Walley (Jim) Day married Bridget Vera Shanahan, and had children including John Frederick Day, Therese May (Tess) Day, Noel James Day, Paul Walter Day, Bernadette Vera (Bernie) Day, Keith Joseph Day. James Edward Walter or Walley (Jim) Day passed away in 1972 in Thomas Street Edgeworth, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

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Biography

  • James Edward Walter or Walley (Jim) Day was born in 1898 in Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia, the child of Frederick Michael Day and Hannah Margaret Julia Jones.
  • In 1930, James Edward Walter or Walley (Jim) Day resided in Cowra, Calare, New South Wales, Australia.
  • In 1936, James Edward Walter or Walley (Jim) Day resided in Mayfield, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
  • James Edward Walter or Walley (Jim) Day married Bridget Vera Shanahan, and had children including John Frederick Day, Therese May (Tess) Day, Noel James Day, Paul Walter Day, Bernadette Vera (Bernie) Day, Keith Joseph Day.
  • James Edward Walter or Walley (Jim) Day passed away in 1972 in Thomas Street Edgeworth, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frederick Day
1869 – 1950
Birth Location: Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
FD
Hannah Jones
1867 – 1949
Birth Location: Nundle, New South Wales, Australia
HJ

Spouses(s)

Bridget Shanahan
1896 – 1981
Birth Location: Moree, New South Wales, Australia
BS

Children(s)

John Day
1925 – 1927
Birth Location: Murrurundi, New South Wales, Australia
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Therese Day
1926 – 2018
Birth Location: Murrurundi, New South Wales, Australia
TD
Noel Day
1928 – 1928
Birth Location: Murrurundi, New South Wales, Australia
ND
Paul Day
1929 – 2002
Birth Location: Murrurundi, New South Wales, Australia
PD
Bernadette Day
1932 – 2005
Birth Location: Station Street Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
BD
Keith Day
1934 – 2009
Birth Location: Cowra, New South Wales, Australia
KD

James Day's Ancestors

Self
James Day
1898 – 1972
Birth Place: Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Parents
Frederick Michael Day
1869 – 1950
Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia
Hannah (Margaret Julia) Jones
1867 – 1949
Nundle, New South Wales, Australia
Grandparents
Edward JONES
1840 –
Mary FOGARTY
1846 –
Great-Grandparents
John FOGARTY
1800 –
Margaret KELLY
1810 – 1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Day's Descendants

1.
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James (Edward Walter or Walley (Jim)) Day (11 Jul 1898 – 18 Dec 1972) m. Bridget (Vera) Shanahan (21 Feb 1896 – 19 May 1981)
  1. 1. John (Frederick) Day (4 Jun 1925 – 18 Dec 1927)
  2. 2. Therese (May (Tess)) Day (1926 – 2 Apr 2018) m. Arthur (James) Patrick (Abt. 1928 – 10 Jul 2011)
    1. 1. Patrick
    2. 2. Patrick
    3. 3. Patrick
    4. 4. Patrick
    5. 5. Patrick
  3. 3. Noel (James) Day (9 Jun 1928 – 8 Sep 1928)
  4. 4. Paul (Walter) Day (1929 – 22 Dec 2002) m. Wendy Chipperfield (1939 – )
    1. 1. Andrew Day
    2. 2. Julia Day
    3. 3. Anthony Day
    4. 4. Michael Day
    5. 5. Rebecca Day
  5. 5. Bernadette (Vera (Bernie)) Day (6 May 1932 – 30 Jul 2005) m. Francis (Edward (Frank\Toby)) Clarke (5 Nov 1932 – 14 Aug 2014)
    1. 1. Annette (Maree) Clarke (4 Jan 1956 – ) m. Robert (Hugo (Bob)) Trlin (31 Jan 1949 – )
      1. 1. Michael (Edward) Trlin (3 Apr 1985 – ) m. Kate Taylor (3 Jun 1984 – )
        1. 1. Joshua (Edward) Trlin (29 Apr 2010 – )
        2. 2. Henry (Alexander) Trlin (31 Aug 2012 – )
      2. 2. Astrid (Vera) Trlin (4 Mar 1987 – 31 Jul 2006)
      3. 3. Alexandra (Hannah (Ali)) Trlin (3 Apr 1989 – ) m. Richard Nicholas
        1. 1. Evie (Astrid) Nicholas (30 Jul 2015 – )
    2. 2. Christine (Louise (Chris)) Clarke (4 Jun 1957 – ) m. Wayne (Edward) Jones (19 Aug 1947 – )
      1. 1. Tahlee (Bree) Jones (20 May 1990 – )
    3. 3. Paul (Joseph) Clarke (10 Jun 1959 – ) m. Kerrie (Maree) Sanderson (21 Aug 1962 – )
      1. 1. Jasmine (Lee) Clarke (29 Aug 1983 – )
      2. 2. Jeremy (Luke) Clarke (9 Feb 1986 – )
  6. 6. Keith (Joseph) Day (28 Feb 1934 – 5 Mar 2009)

James Day's Timeline

5 Records

1898
11 Jul 1898
Birth of James Edward Walter or Walley (Jim) Day in Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
1930
1930
Age 32
James Edward Walter or Walley (Jim) Day resided here in Cowra, Calare, New South Wales, Australia
Cowra, Calare, New South Wales, Australia
1936
1936
Age 38
James Edward Walter or Walley (Jim) Day resided here in Mayfield, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Mayfield, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
1972
18 Dec 1972
Age 74
Death of James Edward Walter or Walley (Jim) Day in Thomas Street Edgeworth, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Thomas Street Edgeworth, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
1972
20 Dec 1972
Age 74
Burial of James Edward Walter or Walley (Jim) Day in Sandgate Cemetery, Sandgate, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Sandgate Cemetery, Sandgate, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1898
    Event Place: Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source: Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cowra, Calare, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source: Australian Electoral Rolls, 1901-1936

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Mayfield, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source: Australian Electoral Rolls, 1901-1936

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1972
    Event Place: Thomas Street Edgeworth, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source: Australia and New Zealand, Find A Grave Index, 1800s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1972
    Event Place: Sandgate Cemetery, Sandgate, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
    Record Source: Australia and New Zealand, Find A Grave Index, 1800s-Current
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