Forrest SPENCER

Male 1893 - 1921  (28 years)   Has 16 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

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  • Name Forrest SPENCER 
    Relationshipwith William George BRADY
    Birth 7 May 1893  Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 5 Jul 1921  Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Cause: Probably Tuberculosis 
    Siblings 8 siblings 
    Patriarch & Matriarch
    Charles Phillip SPENCER,   b. 1802, Camberwell, Surrey, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Dec 1872, Serpentine, Western Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years)  (Great Grandfather) 
    Susannah SERGEANT,   b. 1792   d. 17 Jun 1832, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 40 years)  (2 x Great Grandmother) 
    Siblings 2 brothers and 6 sisters 
    Person ID I12709  MyBradyTree | Descendant of Convict Robert BRIGGS , PMJ
    Last Modified 2 Feb 2025 

    Father AncestorsWilliam Edward SPENCER,   b. 9 Jul 1860, Canning, Western Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 May 1937, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Mother AncestorsAnnie BRIGGS,   b. 16 Jun 1863, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Feb 1943, East Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Marriage 5 Jan 1888  Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    Notes 
    • According to Jeff Spencer in a letter to Jill Bickmore (nee Cockram) dated 3 September 1999:
      Wesley was mainly brought up on the Spencer's Jandakot property and when William Spencer died, the Jandakot property was willed to Wesley and Basil in virtual equal shares but with a type of life tenacy to their mother Annie.

      The testament required that Annie be paid one pound per week and I believe it was a struggle in those depressed days to make the payment. The property was split into two sections, 50 acres for Basil and 50 acres for Wesley. During that time Annie Spencer remained in the old house on Wesley's portion of the property and Wesley and Stella lived nearby in a timber and iron house constructed by a family friend Mr Bob Semple.

      When Annie Spencer passed away, Wesley and Stella moved into her old family residence, which was constructed of a timber frame, Jarrah floors, brick fireplace, corrugated iron walls and roof and pine/Oregon lining.

      Your comment that Wesley found the old sea chest in the back of his shed is accurate according to our information and it was sent to Woodloes cottage. We hope to check whether it is still in that cottage. Apparently it was there at the time of the family reunion at Gosnells.

      The old Jandakot residence of William and Annie (followed by Wesley and Stella) was recently demolished to make way for development of a Catholic High School (under construction) and to be known as Beeliar College. The old residence had reached a severe state of decay with negligible restoration potential. We examined the building for possible salvage of old timbers but most were rotten or white ant eaten. It had been used as a sub standard barn since Wesley Spencer sold the property in the 1970's.

      Elsie Spencer was born in the old house on October 9, 1900. I am trying to find a photo of it for you.

      A possibly one hundred year old mulberry tree which was next to the house has been retained by Beeliar College. We are pleased to see it's retention because these particular mulberries (black) fruit for a much longer period than the other mulberry trees grown by the Spencer family on Basil's former section of property. The tree was planted by William and Annie.

      Are you aware that Annie Spencer was a mid-wife in the Jandakot district and delivered numerous babies throughout the area over many years."
      (Note: I am not sure that Annie was a qualified mid-wife, rather a trusted `mid-wife' by experience and reputation)
    Family ID F4329  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBirth - 7 May 1893 - Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Extracted from the Biographical File for Spencer, Gosnells Public Library, July, 1996. Source 24-1.
      MR JOHN SPENCER Orbituary Western Mail 4/6/1910
      "The funeral of another very old colonist in the person of the late Mr. John Spencer took place on Tuesday of last week. it was attended by a large gathering of old Western Australians. The deceased was born at sea in the ship Calista in the year 1829, when his parents were coming out to Western Australia, and he spent his whole life in the colony, being one of the pioneer and successful settlers on the land. His farming career commenced on the Canning, where he brought up a family of ten children of whom 2 sons and 2 daughters are still living in the district, and he rmained there till the time of his death at the age of 80 years and 10 month
      The cortege moved from his latre residence, Canning, and proceeded to the junction of Albany and Nicholson Roads, where it was met by a very large circle of friendsfrom Cannington, fremantle and elsewhere. The procession then proceeded to the Anglican Cemetery, Cnnington, where the remains were interred in the family grave.
      The Reverend E.O. Phillips of Perth, conducting the first portion of the burial ceremony at the house, and concluding at the graveside. The pall bearers were Messrs T. Wade, A. McIntosh, W. Callam, F. Mason and C. Harris. The chief mourners were the widow (Mrs J. Spencer) Messrs. William and Wilfred Spencer (sons), Mrs A. Butterley and Mrs R. Sneddon (dtrs), Mr Thomas Willey, (brother-in-law), Mr W. Gibbs (son-in-law), Mrs W. Spencer and Mrs G. W. Spencer (dtrs-in-law), Messrs. Charles and James Gallop (nephews), Mr Forrest Spencer, Mr. M. Butterley, W. Robertson and Lionel Gibbs (Grandsons), Misses Ivy Gibbs, Ivy Butterley and Mrs W. Robertson (grand-daughters).
      Many Handsome wreaths were received and also letters and telegrams of sympathy. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Bowra and Odea, undertakers, 195 Pier Street, Perth.
      Copied from the Battye Library records 24/6/77"
      (notes: Mrs A. Butterley is Sarah (nee Spencer), married to Arnold Butterley
      Mrs R. Sneddon is uncertain identity
      Mrs W. Spencer (dtr-in-law) is possibly Annie (nee Briggs) married to William Edward Spencer,
      perhaps wife of Wilfred Spencer, perhaps wife of george Wilfred Spencer.
      Mrs G. W. Spencer is the wife of George Wilfred Spencer
      W. Robertson (grandson) is uncertain identity
      Mrs W. Robertson (grand-daughter) is uncertain identity)

      Transcribed from Forrest's War Service records. (For more service information see source 32-1
      "Embarked at Freemantle on H.M.A.T. A28 "Miltiades" 12.2.16
      PTE
      2/4/16. Transferred from 48th Btn.
      Wounded. Cbl. Dtd. Lond. 16/9/16 (Cable Detained London?)

      8/8/15 GSW Foot (Gun shot wound to the foot?) HS Pelta 11/8/15 ? to 1 AG Hospital 15/8/15 ? to 2 Aux Hospital.
      (This is peculiar as his sign up papers are dated 11/11/15. Have I read this right?)
      2/4/16 Transferred to 48th Bn.

      Wounded. (wounded in action, France 1.9.16 BEF036/2-16)
      29.9.16 Rejoined 48th Btn from 4th Aust. Base Depot.
      2.4.16. Taken on strength of 48th Bn from 16th Battn.
      2/7/17 To Hosp Sick.

      20/2/18 Trnf. to 1st Aux Hosp Harefild T.B. Spine (Tuberculosis of the spine)
      27.8.17 To Hosp sick VD ex 4th Aust Divl Base depot. (VD being Venereal Disease?)
      2.7.17 Adm 13th (?meaning 'admitted 13th' June) A.FldAmb (by Air Field Ambulance) VD (here it is again) Dis to duty
      ex 39th Gen Hosp V. 26.8.17 (Returned to duty from the Gen Hosp on 26.8.17)
      Total period BD 56 Days"

      Complexion: 11 November 1915, Fresh
      Education: 11 November 1915, Literate
      Eye Colour: 11 November 1915, Blue
      Hair Colour and Type: 11 November 1915, Fair
      Medical Information: Height: 5 ft 9 1/2 inchWeight 122 lbsChest Measurement: 33.36 inchChest (fully expanded): 36 inchComplexion: FairEyes: BlueHair: Fair
      Military service: Bet. 1916 - 1917, Australian Army, Private
      Occupation: 11 November 1915, Market Gardener

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