Thomas Biffin & Mary M. May

      5.  Eliza Jane⁶ Biffin (Thomas⁵, Thomas (Beaven)⁴, John³ Beaven, Thomas² Biffin, John¹)

was born 1853 in New South Wales, and died 25 Oct 1875 in Berrima, New South Wales. 

She married Duncan MacArthur 1874 in Berrima, New South Wales, son of John MacArthur

and Anne Hawkins.  He was born 1839 in New South Wales.

Children of Eliza Biffin and Duncan MacArthur are:

        23               i.    Alice Louisa⁷ MacArthur, born 1875 in New South Wales.

                                 More About Alice Louisa Macarthur:

                                 Birth Registration: No. 8304/1876

                                (Duncan MacArthur remarried in 1881 to Ellen Moore)

        8.  James⁶ Biffin (Thomas⁵, Thomas (Beaven)⁴, John³ Beaven, Thomas² Biffin, John¹) was

born 07 May 1857 in Berrima, New South Wales, and died 27 Jul 1897 in Moss Vale, New South Wales. 

He married Mary Jane L Bryant 08 Mar 1884 in Barber's Creek, New South Wales, daughter of

Reuben Bryant and Elizabeth Edwards.  She was born 21 Mar 1867 in Emu Plains, New South

Wales, and died 06 Dec 1935 in Alexandria, Sydney, New South Wales.

More About James Biffin:

Death Ref.: No. 8885/1897

Children of James Biffin and Mary Bryant are:

        41               i.    Mary Jane⁷ Biffin (Source: Janette Samuel), born 22 Mar 1885 in Marulen, New South Wales.

        42              ii.    Francis James Biffin, born 04 Sep 1886 in Berrima, New South Wales; died 23 Sep 1969 in Nowra, New South Wales. 

                                 He married (1) Isabella Ann Gardner 26 Dec 1912 in Nowra, New South Wales; born

                                 10 Feb 1885 in Shoalhaven, New South Wales; died 05 Nov 1931 in Berry, New

                                 South Wales.

                                 He married (2) Elizabeth Alice Webster (nee?) 1938 in Nowra, New South Wales

Notes for Francis James Biffin:

The Sydney Morning Herald 24th September 1969
DEATH NOTICE
BIFFIN, Francis James - September 23, 1969, at hospital, Nowra, and late of 77

North Street, Nowra, beloved husband of Elizabeth Alice Biffin and dearly loved

father of Hazel (Mrs. Harper), Norman, Ella (Mrs. Uren), Mercy (Sydney), Gordon,

and Nerida (deceased), fond stepfather of Ivy (Mrs. Innes), Tom, Jessie (Mrs

Morgan), Albert. Aged 84 years.

The Sydney Morning Herald 24th September 1969
FUNERAL NOTICE
BIFFIN - The Relatives and Friends of the family of the late FRANCIS JAMES

BIFFIN, of 77 North Street, Nowra, are kindly invited to attend his Funeral, which

will leave All Saints Church of England, Nowra, Today (Wednesday), after a service

commencing at 2 p.m., for the Wollongong Crematorium, Cremation service at 4 p.m.
Wray Owen A.F.D.A
Nowra. Phone22734

More About Francis James Biffin:

Birth Ref.: No. 17186/1886

Electoral Roll: 1930, Farmer - Kinghorn Street, Norwa, New South Wales

Electoral Roll-1: 1936, Farmer - 35 Berry Street, Nowra, New South Wales

Death Ref: No. 26241/1969

More About Isabella Ann Gardner:

Birth Ref.: No. 32433/1885

Electoral Roll: 1930, Home Duties - Kinghorn Street, Norwa, New South Wales

More about Franics Biffin and Elizabeth Webster:

Marriage Reference: No. 8359/1938

        43             iii.    Alice Louisa Biffin (Source: Janette Samuel), born 28 Feb 1888 in Marulen, New South Wales.

                                 Birth Ref: No. 17962/1888

        44             iv.    Elizabeth Biffin, born 13 Feb 1889 in Berrima, New South Wales.

                                 Birth Ref: No. 17025/1889

        45              v.    Unnamed Biffin, born 1891 in Berrima, New South Wales; died 1891 in Berrima, New South Wales.

        46             vi.    Emily Amelia Biffin, born 16 Jan 1892 in Argyle, New South Wales.

                                 More abour Emily Amelia Biffin:

                                 Birth Ref: No. 3938/1892

        47            vii.    William H Biffin, born 1893 in Berrima, New South Wales; died 1898 in Sydney, New South Wales.

More About William H Biffin:

Birth Ref: No. 6934/1893

Burial: 11 Aug 1898, Old Catholic Mortuary (S0: F, R: -, G: 360) Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales

Death Ref.: No. 8134/1898

        48           viii.    Annie A Biffin, born 1895 in Berrima, New South Wales; died 1900 in Sydney, New South Wales.

More About Annie A Biffin:

Birth Ref: No. 30564/1895

Death Ref.: No. 11343/1900

        49              ix.    Rosabella Biffin, born 1897 in Sydney, New South Wales; died 1897 in Moss Vale, New South Wales.

More About Rosabella Biffin:

Birth Ref: No. 390/1897

Death Ref.: No. 12568/1897

        9.  Alice Louisa⁶ Biffin (Thomas⁵, Thomas (Beaven)⁴, John³ Beaven, Thomas² Biffin,

John¹) was born 24 Aug 1858 in Mittagong, New South Wales, and died 05 Nov 1945 in

Rydalmere, Sydney, New South Wales. 

She married James Graham 19 Apr 1883 in Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales, son of Charles

Graham and Anne Donnelly.  He was born 06 Nov 1859 in Jamberoo, New South Wales.

More About Alice Louisa Biffin:

Electoral Roll: 1930, Home Duties - 46 Westbourne Street, Annandale South, Sydney, New South Wales

Children of Alice Biffin and James Graham are:

        50               i.    Ethel May⁷ Graham, born 27 Jan 1884 in Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales, died 1968 in Katoomba, New South Wales. 

                                 She married George Alfred Richardson 02 Dec 1903 in Newtown, Sydney, New South

                                 Wales; born 1877 in Manning River, New South Wales and died 4 October 1956 in

                                 Attingworth Parade, Medlow Bath, New South Wales

More About Ethel May Graham:

Birth Ref.: No. 9989/1884

Death Ref: No. 16351/1968

Notes for George Alfred Richardson:

The Sydney Morning Herald 5th October 1956
DEATH NOTICE
RICHARDSON, George Alfred. - October 4, 1956, (suddenly), at his residence,

Attingworth Parade, Medlow Bath, late postmaster Medlow Bath. dearly beloved

husband of Ethel May Richardson, and dear father of Connie (Mrs. L. Biffin), Alice

(Mrs. T. Bowler), Edna (Mrs. F. Johns), George and Graham. aged 79 years.

More About George Alfred Richardson:

Electoral Roll: 1930, Postmaster - Medlow Bath, New South Wales

Electoral Roll-1: 1936, Postmaster - Medlow Bath, New South Wales

        51              ii.    Gordon Morrow Graham, born 20 Oct 1888 in Wildes Meadow, New South Wales; died 19 Mar 1945 in Glenreagh, New South Wales. 

                                 He married Lilian Nicholls (Source: Janette Samuel) 25 Sep 1913 in Petersham, Sydney, New South Wales; born 24 Jan 1891 in Araluen, New South Wales; died 13 Sep 1946 in Mullumbimbi, New South Wales.

Notes for Gordon Morrow Graham:

Gordon enlisted with the A.I.F. on the 2nd February 1917 at Sydney. He is described

as 5ft 5 1/2in. 138lbs with a Fair complexion, Grey eyes and Brown hair. Gordon saw

service in France where he was transferred to the 2nd Battalion. He was wounded (gun

shot wound right shoulder front body) in action on the 24th June1918. He rejoined his

unit on the 4th August 1918. Gordon was evacuated and admitted to the 3rd Australian

Field Ambulance. He was discharged from Hospital to duty on the 2nd August 1918.

He was then wounded (gun shot wound right shoulder, hand and thigh) in action a 2nd

time, in action in the field on the 23rd August 1918 he was invalided to the UK and

admitted to the 5th Southern General Hospital. Gordon returned to Australia on the

23rd March 1919 and was discharged from service on the 16th April 1919

 WW1 Enlistment

First World War Embarkation Roll

Gordon Morrow Graham

Number 721
Rank Private
Unit 1 Machine Gun Company - 11 to 14 Reinforcements (May-October 1917)
Ship Name HMAT Suevic
Ship number A29
Date of embarkation 21 June 1917
Place of embarkation Melbourne

More About Lilian Nicholls:

Birth Ref.: No. 7813/1891

Electoral Roll: 1930, Home Duties - Bangalow Road, Byron Bay, New South Wales

       11.  Francis Edward⁶ Biffin (Thomas⁵, Thomas (Beaven)⁴, John³ Beaven, Thomas² Biffin,

John¹) was born 05 Sep 1864 in New South Wales, and died 03 Aug 1932 in Mittagong, New South Wales. 

He married Delia (Lily) Searle (Source: Janette Samuel) 20 Feb 1900 in Newtown, Sydney, New

South Wales.  She was born 1868 in New Zealand, daughter of William Searle, died 1923 in

Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales

More About Francis Edward Biffin:

Electoral Roll: 1930, Farmer - High Range, Mittagong, New South Wales

Death Ref.: No. 12794/1932

More About Delia (Lily) Searle:

Residence: 1914, 5 Darlington Road, Darlington, Sydney, New South Wales

Death Ref: No. 5636/1923

Children of Francis Biffin and Delia Searle are:

        60               i.    Francis Roy⁷ Biffin (Source: Janette Samuel), born 02 Feb 1902 in Darlington, New South Wales; died 08 Aug 1947 in Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales. 

                                 He married (1) Ellen Pearl Townsend 1923 in Sydney, New South Wales; born 1905 in

                                 Sydney, New South Wales; died 1932 in North Sydney, New South Wales. 

                                 He married (2) Ethel Constance Ashworth 1935 in Sydney, New South Wales, daughter of Samuel Jasper & Jessie Gertrude Ashworth, died 1961 in New South Wales.

Roy enlisted with the A.I.F. on the 23rd April 1917 at Sydney. He is described as 5ft 2

1/2in. 106lbs with a Dark complexion, Hazel eyes and Black hair. He gave his age as

18years 2months (he was 15years 2 months old). "As this Soldier has not served with

his Unit in the Field and moreover has made a false statement on attestation, he will

forfeit all pay not drawn by him for the period prior to the date of his discharge and

will be removed from the pay roll from 18/8/18 (date of approval for return - CR.AIF.35229

(a)) He will be paid an allowance as set out in Defense Cable WT431 under

arrangements to be made by the Chief Paymaster." Henry was employed in the Men's

Mess Hut and the Sergeant's Mess at the 1st Training Brigade, Sutton Veny, England

awaiting transport.

 WW1 Enlistment

First World War Embarkation Roll
Roy Biffin
Number 7454
Rank Private
Unit 1 Infantry Battalion - 24 to 26 Reinforcements (February-December 1917)
Ship Name HMAT Marathon
Ship number A74
Date of embarkation 10 May 1917
Place of embarkation Sydney

Debt of Honour Register

In Memory of

FRANCIS ROY BIFFIN   Leading Aircraftman 69714 Royal Australian Air Force who died onFriday 8 August 1947 . Age 45 .

Additional Information:  Son of Francis and Delia Biffin; husband of Ethel Constance Biffin, of Glebe. Methodist. 

Cemetery: ROOKWOOD NECROPOLIS, SYDNEYNew South Wales, Australia 

Grave or Reference Panel Number: Sec. 2A.W. Grave 503.

Location: Rookwood Necropolis is 11 miles west of Sydney, its perimeter bounded

by the suburbs of Lidcombe, Flemington, Strathfield and Chullora. It can be reached

by road by following the Great Western Highway (Parramatta Road) from Sydney.

After travelling nine-and three-quarters miles turn south into Marlborough Road

which continues direct to the cemetery. 

Historical Information: There are nearly 400, 1914-18 war and 250, 1939-45 war

casualties commemorated in this cemetery, in many different sections.

More About Francis Roy Biffin:

Birth Ref.: No. 6513/1902

Occupation: 1914, Milk Sampler

Religion: Church of England

Military service: WW1 - AIF South Africa and discharged as underage

Military service-1: 2.9.1942 - 20.11.1945

Military service-2: WW2 - Leading Aircraftman 69714  RAAF

Military service-3: WW2 - 5 Aircraft Depot

Electoral Roll: 1930, Labourer - 6 Vine Street, Darlington, Sydney, New South Wales

Electoral Roll-1: 1930, Labourer - 34 Rosehill Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales

Electoral Roll-2: 1936, Timber Worker - 9 St. John's Road, Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales

More About Ellen Pearl Townsend:

Birth Ref.: No. 21/1905

Electoral Roll: 1930, Home Duties - 6 Vine Street, Darlington, Sydney, New South Wales

Death Ref.: No. 13746/1932

More About Ethel Constance Ashworth:

Electoral Roll: 1936, Home Duties - 9 St. John's Road, Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales

Death Ref: No. 33986/1961

        61              ii.    Harold Emanuel Biffin (Source: Janette Samuel), born 09 Aug 1904 in Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales; died 17 Jul 1972 in Telopea, Sydney, New South Wales. 

                                 He married Lyle Honey Lee 24 May 1924 in Sydney, New South Wales; born 31 Oct

                                 1905 in Sydney, New South Wales; died 14 Dec 1969.

Notes for Harold Emanuel Biffin:

The Sydney Morning Herald 18th July 1972
DEATH NOTICE
BIFFIN, Harold Emanuel, - July 17, 1972, at hospital, of 19 Narrun Crescent

Telopea, beloved husband of the late Lyle Biffin, and loved father and father-in-law

of Nalda and Barry and loved grandfather (Dar) of Candy, and Tinkey.
Funeral details will be announced in these columns tomorrow (Wednesday).

The Sydney Morning Herald 19th July 1972
FUNERAL NOTICE
BIFFIN - The relatives and friends of the late HAROLD EMANUEL BIFFIN, of 19

Narrum Crescent, Telopea, are invited to attend his funeral service, to be held in the

chapel of Pine Grove Memorial Crematorium, Eastern Creek, at 1.30 p.m. today

(Wednesday), prior to private interment at the family grave in the adjoining Gardens.
The Guardian Funeral Home
A.F.D.A.
Richmond Road, Blacktown
622 1284           635 8870

More About Harold Emanuel Biffin:

Birth Ref.: No. 26199/1904

Occupation: Crane Driver

Electoral Roll: 1930, Labourer - 56 O'Connell Street, Camperdown, Sydney, New South Wales

Electoral Roll-1: 1936, Labourer - 40 Persic Street, Belmore, Sydney, New South Wales

Death Ref: No. 60540/1972

Notes for Lyle Honey Lee:

The Sydney Morning Herald 16th December 1969
DEATH NOTICE
BIFFIN, Lyle - December 14, 1969, at hospital, of 19 Narrum Crescent, Telopea,

beloved wife of Harold,  and beloved mother and mother-in-law of Nalda and Barry,

loved "Mummy-Nar" of Candy and Tinkey, Requiescat in pace.

The Sydney Morning Herald 16th December 1969
FUNERAL NOTICE
BIFFIN - The Relatives and Friends of the late LYLE BIFFIN, of 19 Narrun Crescent,

Telopea, are invited to attend her Funeral: to leave St. Anthony's Church, Aurella

Street, Toongabbie, after prayers commencing at 2.30 p.m., Tomorrow (Wednesday),

proceeding to Pine Grove Memorial Park, Eastern Creek.
The Guardian Funeral Home
A.F.D.A.
Richmond Road, Blacktown
622-1284            635-8879

The Sydney Morning Herald 14th December 1970
IN MEMORIAM
BIFFIN - Honey, loved wife and mother, Mummy, Nar, who passed away

December 14, 1969. Loving thoughts of years together hold memories that will last

forever. Biff, Naida, Pinky, Candy, Barry. So sadly missed every day.

The Sydney Morning Herald 14th December 1971
IN MEMORIAM
BIFFIN - Honey Mummy Nar, - passed away December 14, 1969. Loving

memories, sadly missed by Dar, Naida, Barry, Candy, Tinkey. Till we meet again,

Love Biff.

More About Lyle Honey Lee:

      12.  Thomas⁶ Biffin (Thomas⁵, Thomas (Beaven)⁴, John³ Beaven, Thomas² Biffin, John¹)

was born 1865 in Mittagong, New South Wales, and died 28 Nov 1910 in Lilyvale, Sydney, New

South Wales. 

He married Frances Ada Lee  14 Apr 1903 in Sydney, New South Wales (Source: Shirley

Bishop.).  She was born 1880 in Melbourne, Victoria (Source: Shirley Bishop.).

More About Thomas Biffin:

Death Ref.: No. 12147/1910

Children of Thomas Biffin and Frances Lee are:

        62               i.    Thomas Arthur⁷ Biffin, born 1903 in Helensburg, New South Wales, died November

                                 1961 in Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales 

                                 He married (1) Eileen Carline Hills 1922 in Sydney, New South Wales. 

                                 He married (2) Pearl Irene Dunn 1935 in Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales,

                                 daughter of Samuel Dunn and Sarah Ann Bewley, born 1904 in  Murrurundi, New

                                 South Wales, died 1 April 1970 in 154 Edinburgh Road, Marrickville, Sydney, New

                                 South Wales.

Notes for Thomas Arthur Biffin:

The Sydney Morning Herald 18th November 1968
FUNERAL NOTICE
BIFFIN - The Relatives and Friends of the late THOMAS ARTHUR BIFFIN are