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Jack Gehrig (1905-1985), Barber. Recorded 8 March 1978. Part 1/3.
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SummaryJACK GEHRIG
Recorded on 8th March 1978
Part 1/3
0:51
Son of Casper (Capper) Gehrig from Wallarobba. Casper came to Cessnock 1900. Sister Mary was the eldest child - married Samuel Alexander Moore from Armidale who worked as a baker for Natriss. Brother George Joseph married Lily Powell from Mt View Road. Brother John Patrick then Vincent De Paul Gehrig who died in 1965 married Clarrie Caddis. Jack's children, Myra and Fay. Myra married Keith McDonald and Fay married Maxie Jurd.
4:45
His mother was Hannah Margaret Carroll. Mother's mother was a Carroll also. Her father was Michael (Mick) first licensee of Cessnock Hotel. His father died in 1950 - he was a road contractor - every street in Aberdare.
8:14
The Carrolls - his mother's family -Brother George, the youngest died at 34 from the flu, eldest brother Jim Carroll married Elizabeth Skeans (pron. Skanes) (They had 8 kids). Brother Patrick married Maggie Phillips, sister Nellie married a Reynoldson, then Hannah and brother George.
13:20
"Capper" went with Prof. David to search for coal near Abermain. His parents were married in Dungog in 1898. Pat and Maggie had the post office at Wallarobba. Prof. Edgeworth David.
16:14
The Gehrig's estate - Carroll's estate. 1906-8. Estate left to Margaret. Grandfather Carroll died in 1888 - after their first vintage. Aged 58.
20:03
School teacher Kenny taught his mother. Blacksmith Higgins - corner Doyle Street. Roy Tudor and McCarty were later blacksmiths. Jack Goldman. Melville's post office.
21:58
His relation to the Doyles - Aunty Ellen Doyle married John. (Joe Doyle's parents) Aunty Ellen and Grannie Carroll were stepsisters - from Ireland originally.
23:36
Mary, Ann, Grace (none married) and the boys Pat, Bob (neither married) and Jim & Martin (both married) were the Pokolbin Carrolls. Martin married Tessie Higgins. His mother was a cousin to these.
26:53
Mick Carroll, Grandad Carroll came from Limerick and Grannie Carroll from County Cork. The McGraines and the Carrolls. Bernard McGraine applied for a licence at the Cessnock Hotel and was knocked back because he was charged with driving a cart under the influence.
28:32
End (Tape 98/Side A) Part 1 of 3.
SubjectCessnock (N.S.W.)Wallarobba (N.S.W.)Post offices -- New South Wales -- CessnockCoal mines and miningWine and wine making -- New South Wales -- Hunter River ValleyGehrig, John Patrick, 1905-1985PersonJack DelaneyDepicts or Relates ToJim Carroll (1897-1986) - Descendant of first hotel owner in Cessnock. Recorded 1983.CreatorGehrig, John Patrick, 1905-1985Delaney, Jack, 1919-2010PlaceCessnock, NSWLocation[1] Abermain, NSW[2] Cessnock Hotel, Cessnock, NSW[3] Wallarobba, NSW
Recorded on 8th March 1978
Part 1/3
0:51
Son of Casper (Capper) Gehrig from Wallarobba. Casper came to Cessnock 1900. Sister Mary was the eldest child - married Samuel Alexander Moore from Armidale who worked as a baker for Natriss. Brother George Joseph married Lily Powell from Mt View Road. Brother John Patrick then Vincent De Paul Gehrig who died in 1965 married Clarrie Caddis. Jack's children, Myra and Fay. Myra married Keith McDonald and Fay married Maxie Jurd.
4:45
His mother was Hannah Margaret Carroll. Mother's mother was a Carroll also. Her father was Michael (Mick) first licensee of Cessnock Hotel. His father died in 1950 - he was a road contractor - every street in Aberdare.
8:14
The Carrolls - his mother's family -Brother George, the youngest died at 34 from the flu, eldest brother Jim Carroll married Elizabeth Skeans (pron. Skanes) (They had 8 kids). Brother Patrick married Maggie Phillips, sister Nellie married a Reynoldson, then Hannah and brother George.
13:20
"Capper" went with Prof. David to search for coal near Abermain. His parents were married in Dungog in 1898. Pat and Maggie had the post office at Wallarobba. Prof. Edgeworth David.
16:14
The Gehrig's estate - Carroll's estate. 1906-8. Estate left to Margaret. Grandfather Carroll died in 1888 - after their first vintage. Aged 58.
20:03
School teacher Kenny taught his mother. Blacksmith Higgins - corner Doyle Street. Roy Tudor and McCarty were later blacksmiths. Jack Goldman. Melville's post office.
21:58
His relation to the Doyles - Aunty Ellen Doyle married John. (Joe Doyle's parents) Aunty Ellen and Grannie Carroll were stepsisters - from Ireland originally.
23:36
Mary, Ann, Grace (none married) and the boys Pat, Bob (neither married) and Jim & Martin (both married) were the Pokolbin Carrolls. Martin married Tessie Higgins. His mother was a cousin to these.
26:53
Mick Carroll, Grandad Carroll came from Limerick and Grannie Carroll from County Cork. The McGraines and the Carrolls. Bernard McGraine applied for a licence at the Cessnock Hotel and was knocked back because he was charged with driving a cart under the influence.
28:32
End (Tape 98/Side A) Part 1 of 3.
SubjectCessnock (N.S.W.)Wallarobba (N.S.W.)Post offices -- New South Wales -- CessnockCoal mines and miningWine and wine making -- New South Wales -- Hunter River ValleyGehrig, John Patrick, 1905-1985PersonJack DelaneyDepicts or Relates ToJim Carroll (1897-1986) - Descendant of first hotel owner in Cessnock. Recorded 1983.CreatorGehrig, John Patrick, 1905-1985Delaney, Jack, 1919-2010PlaceCessnock, NSWLocation[1] Abermain, NSW[2] Cessnock Hotel, Cessnock, NSW[3] Wallarobba, NSWloading google map....
Delaney, Jack, 1919-2010, Jack Gehrig (1905-1985), Barber. Recorded 8 March 1978. Part 1/3., [098A]. Living Histories, accessed 31/05/2023, https://livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/55663