The McGrath Family's Journey Through Time
1887 - 1974 (87 years)| Name | Joseph McGrath [3] | |
| Nickname | Joe | |
| Birth | 7th Jan 1887 | Blayney, New South Wales, Australia  [1] |
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Birth Certificate - Joseph McGrath, 7 Jan 1887 Record Type: Birth Date of Document: 9 May 2022 Event Date: 7 Jan 1887 Repository: NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Access Method: Ordered copy via NSW BDM Historical Index, May 2022 Physical Copy Held: Yes Reference Number: 18213/1887 Digital Copy: McGRATH_Joseph_1887_Birth_Certificate Transcription / Summary: Date and birthplace of child: Seventh January, 1887, Blayney Name and whether present or not:… |
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| Gender | Male | |
| Residence | 1889 | Victoria, Australia |
| At the age of 2, Joseph's family moved from New South Wales to Victoria as per Susan's death certificate (Susan is Joseph's mother) | ||
| Residence | 1916 | Spring Hill, New South Wales, Australia |
| Address: Married at Spring Hill | ||
| Married | 12 Feb 1916 | Residence of brides family near Orange NSW, Rapleys Residence at Cargo Road, New South Wales, Australia |
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Marriage Certificate - Joseph McGrath & Ada Rapley Record Type: Marriage Date of Document: 12 Feb 1916 Event Date: 12 Feb 1916 Repository: Family Collection Physical Copy Held: Yes Reference Number: 21894 Digital Copy: McGRATH_Joseph_RAPLEY_Ada_1916_Marriage_Certificate Transcription / Summary: Certificate of Marriage Place: Residence of brides family near Orange NSW, Rapleys residence Cargo Road, duly celebrated Marriage between Joseph McGrath - Blacksmith, Spring Hill NSW,… |
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Wedding Announcement - Joseph McGrath & Ada Jane Rapley - 1916 ORANGE BLOSSOMS. Felicitations poured in on Mr. J. McGrath, of Spring Hill, and Miss A. J. Rapley, on the occasion of their wedding on Saturday night. The bride is the daughter of our well known town and district man, Mr. P. Rapley, of Cargo road, and the wedding was celebrated at the house of the bride's parents, by the Rev. Canon Taylor. The bride who entered the room in her father's arm, was handsome in a pretty dress of cream crepe de chene and customary veil and wreath of orange… |
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| Death Of A Parent | 12 Oct 1926 | Koondrook, Shire of Kerang, county of Gunbower, Victoria, Australia |
| Death of mother Susan McGrath (nee Rodgers) | ||
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Death Notice - Susan Rodgers - 1926 Mrs. Susan McGrath, a pioneer of the Pyramid Hill district, died at the residence of her son in Koondrook. R.I.P. Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1868 - 1954), Thu, Oct 28, 1926 Page 30 |
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| Residence | 6th Aug 1940 | 19 Victoria Street, Wollongong New South Wales, Australia |
| Address confirmed for both Neville and his father Joseph as per Neville's military enlistment record | ||
| Child Enrolled in Military Service | 6 Aug 1940 | Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia |
| Joseph's only child, Neville, enrolled in the military in 1940, listing Joseph as his next of kin. Neville's Service Number - N45996 | ||
| Death of Sibling | 28 Sep 1945 | Richmond, Victoria, Australia |
| The passing of John Thomas McGrath, 69 years old. | ||
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Death Notice - John Thomas McGrath, 1945 Author: The Age (Melbourne, VIC.1854-1954) Publication Information: The Age (Melbourne, VIC.: 1854-1954), Thursday 4 Oct 1945, page 8 Transcription / Summary: McGRATH - On September 28 at his brothers residence, 193 Elizabeth Street, Richmond. John, beloved brother of Jim and Joe, late of Pyramid Hill. Requiescat in peace. Privately interred Burwood Cemetery. TNG Person IDs: I2 (John Thomas McGrath), P54 (Joseph McGrath), P208 (James McGrath) |
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| Residence | 1930 - 1949 | Wollongong, Werriwa, New South Wales, Australia |
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1930 Electoral Roll - Joseph McGrath and Ada Jane Rapley (Ada McGrath) A document showing Joseph and Ada were living at Victoria Street in Wollongong in 1930. Joseph's occupation is listed as a blacksmith and Ada as Home Duties. They remained living at this property until at least 1949 according to the Electoral Roll data. Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980, Wollongong, New South Wales |
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| Marriage of Child | 2nd Jul 1949 | Marickville, New South Wales, Australia |
| Wedding of child Neville James McGrath to Joyce May Cameron | ||
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Wedding Announcement - Neville McGrath & Joyce Cameron - 1949 McGRATH—CAMERON. A very pretty wedding took place at St. Clemment's Church, Marrickville, on July 2, Joyce May, second daughter of Mr. Reuben Cameron, of Leeton, to Neville McGrath, only son of Mr. and Mrs. McGrath' of Wollongong. The bride, who -was given away by her father, looked very pretty dressed in white figured cloquc in old world style. The bride carried a bouquet or white carnations and roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Ruth Ramsay, a friend of the bride and Valerie Taylor, a niece… |
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The Wedding of Neville McGrath & Joyce Cameron (26) 2 Jul 1949 at St. Clemments Church, Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Residence | 1954 | Revesby, Banks, New South Wales, Australia |
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1954 Electoral Roll - Joyce May Cameron, Joseph McGrath & Neville James McGrath A document showing Joyce, Neville and Joseph were all living at 77 Davies Rd, Padstow in 1954. Joyce's occupation is listed as Home Duties, Joseph is listed as a blacksmith and Neville is listed as a fireman. Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980, New South Wales, 1954, Banks, East Hills |
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| Residence | 1963 | 77 Davies Road, Padstow, New South Wales, Australia |
| Residence | 1972 | Kandos, Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia |
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1972 Electoral Roll - Neville James McGrath, Joseph McGrath and Julie Irene A document showing Neville, Joseph and Neville's second wife Julie were all living at 'Mavis', Glen Alice Rd, Rylston in 1972. This was before Julie placed Joseph into a home. Joseph does not have an occupation listed, Julie's occupation is listed as a driver and Neville has his occupation listed as a grazier. Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 New South Wales, 1977, Macquarie, Lithgow. |
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| Death | 8 Jul 1974 | Gregory House, Lithgow District Hospital, Bridge Street, Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia [3] |
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Death Certificate - Joseph McGrath - 1974 Record Type: Death Date of Document: 1974 Event Date: 8 Jul 1974 Repository: New South wales Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Access Method: Ordered copy via NSW BDM, Jan 2026 Physical Copy Held: No - digital copy only Reference Number: 52773/1974 Digital Copy: McGRATH_Joseph_1974_Death_Certificate Transcription / Summary: Christian name and surname of deceased: Joseph McGrath Occupation: Blacksmith Sex and… |
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| Burial | 10 Jul 1974 | Lithgow General Cemetery, Bowenfels, City of Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia [4, 5] |
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Headstone - Joseph McGrath There is no headstone. Find a Grave Memorial ID 288468728, Photo copyright © ShannonL Lithgow General Cemetery, Bowenfels, City of Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/288468728/joseph-mcgrath Plot: Catholic 2, Row 0 Lot 42 |
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| Person ID | P54 | McGrath Family Tree |
| Last Modified | 5 Apr 2026 | |
| Father | John McGrath, b. Abt 1853 or 1854, maybe 1851, Tievmore, Donegal, Ireland | |
| Relationship | Birth | |
| Mother | Susan Rodgers, b. 1849, Woolongong, New South Wales, Australia d. 12 Oct 1926, Koondrook, Shire of Kerang, county of Gunbower, Victoria, Australia (Age 77 years) | |
| Relationship | Birth | |
| Family ID | F45 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family | Ada Jane Rapley, b. 22 Apr 1892, Springside, New South Wales, Australia d. 5 December 1981, Illawarra Retirement Village, Towradgi, New South Wales, Australia (Age 89 years) | |||
| Marriage | 12 Feb 1916 | Orange, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Family ID | F20 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||
| Photos | | Joseph McGrath |
| Documents |  | WWII Service Record – Neville McGRATH Contains Mobilization Attestation Form, Medical Examination, Oath of Enlistment & Service and Casualty Form |
 | Will - John Thomas McGrath, 1945 I, John Thomas McGrath, late of Pyramid Hill and now residing at 193 Elizabeth Street, Richmond, do hereby declare that this is my last will and testament and I bequeath all my property and personal affects to be divided equally between Joseph McGrath and James McGrath. And I hereby appoint James McGrath of 193 Elizabeth Street Richmond, my sole executor. Declarant John Thomas McGrath 4th August 1945 |
| Histories |  | Ada Jane Rapley - Letter from Neville McGrath A letter to Ada from her son Neville regarding the passing of Joseph McGrath in 1974. It reads: Dear Mum, A short note let you know that when Dad passed away I was given $63 in notes and about $2 in silver from the hospital. I paid the balance of his funeral expenses. Yours faithfully, Neville |
| Albums |  | Joseph McGrath (12) Photo's of daily life for Joseph McGrath, often working on the farm shared with his son, Neville McGrath, daughter in law, Joyce Cameron, and wife, Ada Rapley. |
| Living (At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.) |
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