Are You A Descendant of Florence Ann Jenkyns (nee Stace)?
A view over part of Woronora Cemetery
Florence Ann Stace was born on 22 Dec 1880 in Kensington, Middlesex, England to Henry Chapman Stace and Charlotte Chamberlain Patch, daughter of William PATCH (1815-1872) & Ann TAYLOR (1807-1865). Before she was one year old, Florence Ann was baptized in Welyan Methodist Chapel, Kensington, Middlesex, England, on 17 Mar 1881.
Some of her recorded addresses include:
- 5 Edwards Terrace, Kensington, England, in 1899.
- 10 Prospect Road, Southborough, Kent, England, in 1901.
- 22 Prospect Street, West Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia, in 1930.
- 22 Prospect Street, West Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia, in 1933-38.
Seventeen years later she is recorded as departing Brisbane, Australia and arriving on 14 Jun 1930 at Southampton, England via Hobart, Colombo, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Hull onboard the “Jervis Bay” of the Aberdeen and Commonwealth Line.
She does not stay in England for very long and departs for Australia again on 29 October 1930 from Southampton bound for Sydney, Australia on the “Esperance Bay” under the command of R Mckenzie carrying 539 passengers.
They had the following children:
i. Edward Henry Claud (1901-1971)
ii. John Eustace (1907-1965)
iii. Florence Victoria (1910-)
iv. Vernon Reginald (1911-)
Florence Ann died in St. George District Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in Feb 1938; she was 57 and was buried on 17 Feb 1938 in Church Of England Cemetery, Woronora, New South Wales, Australia. Alfred Claude Jenkyns died on 15 March 1972 and is buried with Florence.
The Sydney Morning Herald (New South Wales, Australia) Thursday 17, February 1938, p9: ”FUNERALS: JENKYNS – Relatives and Friends of Mr, A. C. JENKYNS of Prospect Street, West Kogorah are Invited to attend the Funeral of his beloved WIFE, Florence Ann, which will leave St. George District Hospital, THIS THURSDAY, at 2.15 p.m., for Woronora Cemetery, Church of England.”
The Sydney Morning Herald (New South Wales, Australia) Thursday 17, February 1938, p9: ”FUNERALS: JENKYNS_The Relatives and Friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. JENKYNS, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. JENKYNS, Miss FLORENCE JENKYNS, Mr. R. JENKYNS, Mr. and Mrs. A. SIMPSON, Mr. and Mrs. JOHN STACE are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of their dearly beloved MOTHER, SISTER, GRANDMOTHER: to leave St. George District Hospital, THIS THURSDAY, 2.15 p.m., for Church of England Section. Woronora Cemetery.”
The Sydney Morning Herald (New South Wales, Australia) Thursday 17, February 1938, p9: ”FUNERALS:J ENKYNS.-The Relatives and Friends of Mr. ALFRED C. JENKYNS and FAMILY are Invited to attend the Funeral of his dearly beloved WIFE and their loving MOTHER, Florence Ann: to leave St. George District Hospital. THIS AFTERNOON, at 2.15 o’clock, tor the Church of England Cemetery, Woronora. LABOR MOTOR FUNERALS LIMITED. 24 Enmore Road, Phones. L2777 (2 lines). Newtown.”
Paul
November 16, 2011 at 7:43 pm
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
It is a long drive to Sydney for me and I would love photos of the Jenkyns headstones if anyone can help.
Mike in England would also like to find out about any descendants of Florence who may still be living in Sydney or Australia generally. Especially if you have any photographs, please contact us via this web site.
Sarah J
October 13, 2012 at 9:30 am
Hi Paul,
I am a direct descendant of Florence & Alfred. They are my great great grandparents. Their son John is my Great grandfather.
I have been researching my family history lately just for fun and games, and actually went to the graves not long ago so I have a few photos you can have.
Unfortunately, I tried to find Alfred and Florence’s grave but the section they are in is quite old and a lot of the graves are either just grass with no headstones, or the writing has faded so badly you can not read them, so I am yet to work out which one is them, but I will! haha
Email me if you would like any more help with this. Im keen to find out any information you have aswell
Thanks x
Paul
October 16, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Thank you Sarah, the information you provided was extremely helpful. Good luck with your research
Harriet
June 24, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Hello,
I am a descendant of the the JENKYNS family but not directly connected to Alfred and Florence Jenkyns.
Appart from shipping records for this family I found a 1911 for the family. 60 Edward Street, Southborough, Kent
I would be happy to correspond with you.
Sincerely,
Harriet
Paul
October 16, 2012 at 4:46 pm
Thank you Harriet. I have been away from the site for a few months but will email you with some new information.
michelle mcnaughton
July 9, 2012 at 4:24 pm
florence was my great grandmothers sister. maude victoria augusta simpson nee stace. my grandmothers name was gladys maude simpson and she married harold salmon, from victoria.
Paul
October 16, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Thank you Michelle, I will email you with some questions.