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Cherilyn - my friend is just so "over the moon" she can-not believe what you researchers have uncovered, even relatives (long since dead) that she never knew existed
I did find Perth DPS website it is amazing. I found the "Clara" but the only voyage I could find was 1857, I think. I will keep searching. :-)

PM sent via GR with attachments (hopefully). Suggest you remove your personal e-mail address from this site as it is not secure.

Perth DPS is Dead Person's Society! Just Google it. Lots about convicts and early pioneers.
Burial info is at MCB WA (again find by Google)
You obviously already know about the Trove site, and I assume you know of the WA BDM site.
Would love to hear how your friend enjoys this info, and any certificates purchased. The difference one letter makes! :-) Gone from having no connections to lots and also very early arrivals in WA on both sides. Exciting stuff! Not sure how much info the 1859 WA marriage cert would have on it but may be worth a look.

The Battye Library (at WA State Library) would definitely be worth a visit and WAGS (WA Genealogical Society) would also be very helpful. They have meetings specifically about Pensioner Guards to WA.

First off : "Cherilyn; what is Perth DPS ? and where was all this info from ? It is brillant, my friend will be over the moon.

And Stuart you information is just great, where did it come from ?
You can email me direct at : [email protected]
if you like, I am curious to know where you also found your information.

regards & thank you, to you both. :-)

There is this Service Record, of a Laurence Byrne 2nd Batallion 12th Regiment of Foot, discharged 1861, note added on 4th image to say ( I think) that pay increased to 1s 5d for service in Enrolled Force Western Australia - 4.6.78. Reverted to former rate on 11.11.1878 on being retaken on Enrolled Force. Could this be your man.

Army Service Records 1760-1915
First name(s): Lawrence
Last name: BYRNE
Calculated year of birth: 1822
Parish of birth: Aughrim
Town of birth: Rathdrum
County of birth: Wicklow
Age at attestation: 18 years
Attestation date: 14 April 1840
Attestation corps:
Attestation soldier number:
Discharge rank: Private
Discharge corps: 12th Foot
Discharge soldier number: 2102
The National Archives reference: WO97 / 1424 / 108
There are 4 images available for this soldier

He attested into the 87th Regt of Fusiliers at Rathdrum on 14 April 1840 age 18 years. Served 21 years +. 17 of those abroad in Mauritius and Cape of Good Hope. Conduct Very good awarded 3 good conduct badges despite having been entered 5 times in the Regimental Defaulters book. Transferred to 12th Reg 1.9.1842. Age at discharge 39 yr 2 months. 5 feet 7 7/8inch tall, fresh complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, trade labourer. Intended place of residence (Arklon?) Co Wicklow

Will try and pm the images if you are interested, not my forte but will try

Daria

Just found a bit more on Laurence - his funeral notice mentioned he was ex-12th Foot Regiment, which led me to think he was a pensioner guard on a convict ship (like my husband's grt grandfather!)

He was indeed, listed at Perth DPS:
Byrne Laurence 42 private; 12th Regiment; aka [BRYAN]; 1861 Chelsea Pensioner; age variations (?)
Byrne Margaret .. wife

He was one of 28 pensioner guards who arrived on Clara on April 13, 1864, having left London, England on January 11, 1864 bound for the Swan River Colony. She carried the thirtieth of 37 shipments of male convicts destined for Western Australia, with 112 passengers and 301 convicts [Erickson].

So Mary Agnes' brother must have been born overseas as he was born c1860. Don't assume Laurence/Lawrence must have been English though as my McMeekin pensioner guard was actually born in Ireland!

Wow ! Everyone has been so busy, there is a lot to sift through, but my friend will be so grateful - as I am - for your help :-)

NSW births???
3758/1864 KALLAWAY WILLIAM J FRANCIS MARY J PADDINGTON
3969/1866 CALLAWAY SAMUEL FRANCIS MARY J PADDINGTON

A Wm CALLOWAY died in WA aged 20 in 1885 and a Samuel CALLAWAY died aged 19 in 1884 in WA. Both show parents as unknown.

(There was a report regarding the manslaughter of Samuel in the West Australian on the 10 Jan 1885).

Update: possible death in SA of Mary Jane in 1870:
1870 40/146 CALLOWAY Mary Jane / (relation) Francis CALLOWAY (husband)

Yet another variation in spelling!!! This must be Francis' parents' marriage!!!! :-D

CUNNINGHAM MARY JANE Female KALLAWAY FRANCIS Male PERTH 1279 1859

But no births found to them in WA, nor their deaths.

Found this thru Perth DPS which lists earliest arrivals in WA:
James & Ann CUNNINGHAM (nee THOMAS) arrived 25 Jun 1840 aboard RUNNYMEDE with daughter Mary Jane, b. at sea during the voyage. Sibs of Mary Jane are James 1846, Fredk 1848, Robert Thos 1849 and Anne 1858.

Just in case...

The West Australian, Saturday 16 November 1918
BUSWELL (nee Calloway).-On November 11, 1918, at Nurse Stockley's Swan Hospital, Newcastle and Loftus streets, the wife of Claude H. Buswell, of the P.W.D.-a son (Francis Haig Peace). Both well. Bunbury and New South Wales papers please copy.

He married in Perth in 1961 (reg 1729) to Alma May O'Dea.

The West Australian, Saturday 23 October 1920
BUSWELL (nee Maggie Callaway).--On October 17, at their residence, Fielder-street. South Bunbury, to Mr. and Mrs Claude Buswell-a son. Mother and child well. Bunbury paper please copy.

(Was that Sydney Thomas?)

The West Australian, Monday 10 September 1923
BUSWELL (nee Maggie Calloway).— On September 7, at her residence. Fielder-street, South Bunbury, to Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Buswell— a daughter (Teresa Maud). Mother and child well.

Possible birth of Mary in 1865 in Fremantle to Laurence & Margaret BYRNE (nee CHINCHILLA) (reg 8569). Fits with age at death and also with details below (note 'your' Margaret is listed as a grandchild, Maggie - seems she was named after her grandmother ):

The West Australian, Monday 4 May 1908
FUNERAL NOTICES. BYRNE.-The Friends of the late Mrs. Margaret Byrne, relict of the late Lawrence Byrne, of Perth, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment the Roman Catholic portion of the East Perth Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave the residence of her daughter, Mrs. M. A. Callaway, the Barracks, Perth, at 3 o'clock THIS (Monday) AFTERNOON. DONALD J. CHIPPER Funeral Director 844 Hay-st. Perth; and at Adelaide st., Fremantle. Tel. No. 137.

The funeral of another old colonist of the State in the person of the late Mrs. Margaret Byrne, relict of the late Mr. Lawrence Byrne, who pre-deceased her 11 years ago, took place yesterday (Monday) afternoon. The cortege. which moved from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. M. A. Callaway, proceeded to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, where the first portion of the burial service was conducted over the remains of the deceased lady by the Rev. Father O'Brien, and proceeded from thence to the Roman Catholic portion of the East Perth Cemetery. The chief mourners were Mrs. M. A. Callaway (daughter), Mr. Michael Byrne (son) and Mrs. M. Byrne (daughter-in law), Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, Miss Maggie and Miss Mary Callaway, Miss Violet Byrne, and Master Frank Byrne (grand-children). The pall-bearers were Messrs. W. Patterson, J. Keiley, M. Hoyne, and R. Fannon. Numerous wreaths and floral tributes were received from sympathising friends. The Rev. Father O'Brien officiated at the graveside, and the funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. Donald J. Chipper, of Perth and Fremantle.

Her husband's death:
BYRNE LAWRENCE 76 [father] GARRETT [mother] KALEY CECILIA [birthplace] IRELAND [reg] 1751 [year] 1897

It appears Michael Patrick BYRNE (brother of Mary Agnes) was not born in WA but married here in 1894 to Teresa Beatrice Victoria LAMBLEY (reg 430). They had 3 children:
Thos Jas b. 1895, d. 1898
Violet Beatrice Mary b. 1899, m. Thos GARD 1921, d. 1964
Michael Francis b. 1902, d. ?

Michael snr died in 1911 at a mill in Jarrahdale, aged only 41. Teresa did not remarry and died 27 March 1949 at her home, 3 Vine St, North Perth, aged 78. Her death notice at Trove shows Violet was known as Tean and Michael as Frank [?]. They also give names of her grandchildren and a grandson, good leads for finding living Byrne rellies!

The West Australian, Thursday 16 February 1911
The remains of the late Mr. Michael Patrick Byrne were brought to Perth from Jarrahdale by train and interred in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Karrakatta, on Saturday afternoon in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. On arrival of the train the body was conveyed to the residence of his sister, Mrs. F. Callaway, St. George's-terrace. The funeral cortege left in the afternoon for the cemetery where the remains were laid in the family section, the Rev. Father Griffin officiating. The chief mourners were:-Mrs. Byrne (widow), Violet Byrne (daughter), and Francis James Byrne (son), Mrs. F. Callaway (sister), Mrs. J. Smith and Miss Callaway (nieces). The pall-bearers were:- Messrs. T. Dungan, H. Connolly, G. Hall. M. Hoyne, M. Maloney. and P. Tuhan. A large number of letters, telegrams, and other tokens of sympathy were received. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Bowra and O'Dea.
:-)

Frank married as CALLAWAY in Perth in 1885 - this certificate might be worth investing in for your friend...no guarantee how much info it will have but at least it comes from the two parties themselves (unlike a death certificate, which relies on the informant's knowledge!)

CALLAWAY FRANCIS Male BYRNE MARY AGNES Female PERTH 6045 1885

Siblings of Margaret:
CALLAWAY MAY MAUD [father] FRANCIS [mother] BYRNE MARY AGNES [district] PERTH [reg] 27103 [year] 1886
CALLAWAY MARY JANE FRANCES BYRNE MARY AGNES JARRAHDALE 1281 1890
CALLAWAY MICHAEL WILLIAM FRANCIS FRANCIS BYRNE MARY AGNES PERTH 1200 1892

May Maud b. 1886, married James J SMITH 1908/520 and died in October 1913 (see death notice below).

The West Australian, Wednesday 22 October 1913
SMITH.-On October 21, 1913, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. M. A. Callaway, The Barracks, St. George's-terrace, Perth, May Maud Theresa, the dearly beloved wife of James Smith, of 20 Albert-street, North Perth, and of the W.A. Government Railways, Perth, aged 27 years. Rest in peace.

It appears Mary Jane b. 1890 was known as Polly and married Reginald Thomas SMITH in 1911 in Perth (reg 276). This link made as Mrs M. Callaway is mentioned in the funeral notice for daughter Dorothy, and also the details in Mary Agnes' own funeral notice (to follow). Mary Jane died 29th August 1961 aged 71. Her husband's real name was Reginald Mary Thomas SMITH; he was born in 1887 to Hy & Louisa (nee CORRIGAN) and died 28th July 1955 aged 68. Reginald was also an WAGR employee (signalman at Cottesloe).

Michael Wm Francis b. 1892 died in 1892 aged 3 months.


Deaths also as CALLAWAY - gives his parents names at least:
CALLAWAY FRANCIS [age] 40 [father] FRANCIS [mother] CUNNINGHAM MARY JANE [district] PERTH [reg] 2195 [year] 1901
CALLAWAY MARY A Female PERTH 371 1925

The West Australian, Tuesday 24 March 1925
CALLAWAY.— The Friends of the late Mrs. Mary Agnes Callaway, beloved mother of Mrs. C. Buswell, of Bunbury and Mrs. R. Smith, of Perth, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Karrakatta. The Funeral is appointed to leave her late residence, the Old Barracks. St. George's- terrace, Perth, at 2.30 o'clock THIS (Tues day) AFTERNOON, per road.. Friends wishing to attend the Funeral may proceed by the 3 o'clock train leaving Perth.

Burial records from MCB WA site:
First Name FRANCIS
Last Name CALLAWAY
Aged (Years) 40
Date of Death 23/11/1901
Suburb PERTH
Grave Location KARRAKATTA CEMETERY
Cemetery ROMAN CATHOLIC
Area or Denomination AA
Section 0393
Gravesite
Grant Number K0000575 Grantee
Grant Status EXPIRED
At today's date Expiry 23/11/1951

First Name MARY AGNES
Last Name CALLAWAY
Aged (Years) 59
Date of Death 23/03/1925
Suburb PERTH
Grave Location KARRAKATTA CEMETERY
Cemetery ROMAN CATHOLIC
Area or Denomination AA
Section 0393
Gravesite
Grant Number K0000575 Grantee
Grant Status EXPIRED
At today's date Expiry 23/11/1951

Mary Agnes was the caretaker of the Barracks.

We had found the TROVE articles, and noted that the Inquest details were not yet digitised, but have requested notification when this takes place.
I will suggest my friend applies for Margaret's Death Certificate.

We don't know where Frank (Francis) and Mary came from, that is the problem we face, and we have no marriage details at all. I agree that having a Marriage Certificate would help.

But thank you all. :-)

There is an article found on Trove http://trove.nla.gov.au about the marriage of Margaret and Claude's daughter.

There is also a report on the inquest of Margaret's death but it is not yet digitised (should be in 1 to 28 days)

(I know it's not finding Frank and Mary!)

I'd suggest getting Margaret and Claude's marriage certificate to at least determine Frank's occupation.

Margaret's birth was actually 1887:

Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922

Name: Margaret Calloway
Father's Name: Francis Calloway
Mother's Name: Mary Agnes Byrne
Birth Place: Perth
Registration Year: 1887
Registration Place: Western Australia
Registration number: 970

Were Frank and Mary from the UK?/

if not then its best to add Australia to the thread title so anyone with access to records will pick up the enquiry

This is a hard one, as I am posting this for a friend and we don't have much to go on, as access to records here in West Australia, is almost non-existant.

We are seeking information about a Frank Calloway and his wife Mary Byrne.
All we know is that their daughter Margaret born in Perth WA in 1889, and died in Bunbury West Aust in Feb 1927, married a Claude Henry Buswell (born 1896) in 1918. It is believed Margaret took her own life.
We would really like to find out more about Frank Calloway and his wife Mary Byrne, and how and when they came to be in West Aust, and where did they come from.
I know this is a "big ask" considering we have very little information, but thought it was worth a try. Thank you. :-)