Neville James McGrath
Neville McGrath
1916 ~ 1988
Despite pre-purchasing a burial plot next to his wife, upon his death the cemetery advised they had re-sold his plot because "he wasn't using it".
The McGrath Family's Journey Through Time
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This isn’t just a boring list of names — this is our family’s story, full of characters, adventures, and a fair share of surprises. Every name in this tree has a story to tell, and yes, some of them might make you laugh, some might make you marvel, and a few might even make you shake your head in disbelief.
As you click around, you’ll meet ancestors who worked hard, loved harder, and somehow managed to survive the chaos of life long before smartphones and coffee shops existed. From great-grandparents to cousins you’ve never met, each branch has its own flavor, its own quirks, and its own lessons to share.
So dig in, wander around, and see what you can discover. Who knows — you might just find a long-lost relative, a funny story, or a little spark that makes our family tree feel like your own.
Where does "Untroubled Where I Lie" come from? It comes from one of my all-time favourite poems! The phrase “untroubled where I lie” captures a moment of peace and self-acceptance. It’s a quiet assertion of contentment in a sometimes overwhelming world. And let's face it, our ancestors are truly untroubled where they lie...
Despite pre-purchasing a burial plot next to his wife, upon his death the cemetery advised they had re-sold his plot because "he wasn't using it".
Married Neville McGrath and had 3 sons. Fierce to the bone with an incredibly short fuse, Joyce was as beautiful as a sunrise and as tough as nails. She also bred dachshunds!
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Born in Lipari, Italy in 1893 and sent to live in Australia with his uncle at a young age, Serafino developed one of the largest fruit and veg shops in Sydney.
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Why did John decide to make the long journey from Ireland to Australia in the late 1800's?
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