Mr. Joseph Foote, an old resident of Ipswich, died yesterday afternoon, a few minutes after 3 o'clock. He had been very ill for the past three years, and was so affected with general debility that he has for a long time been unable to walk alone, and his intellect failed. He was born in Gloucestershire in 1832, and so was about 68 years of age. He came out to Australia in 1849, with the intention of meeting his father, who was a clergyman of Tasmana, but finding that his parent was dead, he soon started with a companion for California, where he was pretty successful on the goldfields. The climate not suiting him, however, he soon returned to Australia, and made more money on the Victorian goldfields. He subsequently settled in Queensland, and was for years a prominent figure in Messrs. Cribb and Foote's drapery department at lpswlch. He was the youngest of the four brothers Foote, of whom the Hon. J. C. and Messrs. James and Alfred William survive. He has two sisters (Mrs. B. Crlbb and Mrs. Thos. Bennett) living in Ipswich ; and he left a widow, three sons and a daughter.
Death of Mr. Joseph. Foote. (1890, January 4). The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), p. 4. Link to TROVE
Mrs. Esther Foote (relict of the late Mr. Joseph Foote) passed away, at 2.30 p.m. yesterday, at the age of 82 years. The deceased was the second daughter of the late Mr. Samuel Trotman, of Poplar House, Bristol. She arrived in Ipswich in 1863 with her sisters, Miss Annie (the late Mrs. Seaward, of Sydney), and Miss Mary (who survives her). She was married in the year of her arrival, and, during, her continuous residence in the city, she has taken an active interest in religious and benevolent matters. She was treasurer of the Ipswich Benevolent Society for nearly 20 years, and a member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union for many years. The deceased leaves two sons (Mr. Harold Foote, of Messrs. Cribb and Foote, and Cr. E. J. Foote, of the Bundamba Shire Council), one daughter Evelyn, wife of Cr. P. P. Outridge, Chairman of the Tingalpa Shire Council, and 19 grandchildren. The funeral cortege will move from "Bellisvick", Denmark Hill, for the cemetery, at 2.30 p.m. today.
OBITUARY. (1911, November 30). Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 6 (DAILY). Link to TROVE
You will find Esther in this descendent chart
Joseph FOOTE
On the 18th September, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. Joseph Walker, Arthur Samuel Trotman, eldest son of Joseph Foote, of Denmark Hill, Ipswich, to Cecilia Ellen, eldest daughter of John Seabrook, of Fairlie, Ipswich.
Family Notices (1889, October 8). Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld. : 1861 - 1908), p. 2. Link to TROVE
MR. A. S. T. FOOTE.
It is with deep regret that we record the death of a highly-esteemed resident of Ipswich, in the person of Mr. Arthur Samuel Trotman Foote.
He was in the prime of life, and, until eight weeks ago, was full of physical and mental vigour. He was 56 years of age, and was a son of the late Mr. Joseph Foote. A native of Ipswich, he received his education at the Ipswich Boys' Grammar School.
He was employed by the flrm of Messrs. Cribb and Foote during the last 28 years, and, when he was seized by his fatal illness, he occupied the position of accountant. For the past eight weeks he had suffered from an internal complaint, and, though he underwent an operation, his life ebbed out peacefully at 9.45 o'clock last night. He possessed qualities that readily won him friendships, and the anonnouncement of his death will be heard of with regret by a large proportion of the residents of Ipswich and the surrounding districts. He was a warm adherent to the Congregational Church, and for the past 12 years took a keen interest in the Blackstone Congregational Church. During that period he occupied the post of superintendent of the Blackstone Congregational Sunday-school, and he was regarded with affection by the scholars and their parents. His devotion to the Sunday-school and church work caused him to be highly respected in the township of Blackstone. Residents of that centre, too, can testify to his charitable actions, which, however, were always unostentatious. He was a member of the Ipswich branch of the Royal Society of St. George, and in this connection also he was held in much esteem. He leaves a widow and five children-three sons and two daughters. The funeral will take place this afternoon, and will move from his late residence, Denmark Hill, for the Ipswich Cemetery, at 4 o'clock.
Obituary. (1910, August 20). Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 15 (DAILY). Link to TROVE
FUNERAL.—The Funeral of Miss MARY TROTMAN, Deceased, will move from the Residence of Mr. P. P. Outridge, Nicholas-street, Denmark Hill, at 4 o'clock THIS (FRIDAY) AFTERNOON.
Family Notices (1913, October 3). Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 4 (Daily). Link to TROVE
MISS MARY TROTMAN.
A very old and highly-respected resident of Ipswich, in the person of Miss Mary Trotman, died at her residence, Denmark Hill, at about 3.30 p.m., on Thursday last. The deceased lady had not been ailing long, and she passed away very quietly at the time stated. She was the third daughter of the late Mr. Samuel Trotman, of "Poplar House," Bristol (England). She arrived in Ipswich in 1863, with her sisters, Miss Annie (the late Mrs. Seaward, of Sydney), and Miss Esther (the late Mrs. Joseph Foote), so that, with the exception of the period in which she took a trip to England-about five years ago-she had resided in Ipswich for 50 years. She was the last descendant of the Trotmans of Siston Court, Glocestershire (England), and was a direct descendant of the same family as Bishop Joceline Trotman, of Wells Cathedral, England. Deceased was also a grand-niece of Mr. De Buffe, who was prominent in sheltering the Royalists in the French revolution. Before coming to Australia, the late Miss Trotman was a prominent and earnest worker in the British and Foreign Bible Society. She joined the Ipswich auxiliary immediately on her arrival here, and was a prominent member up to the time of her death. In May, 1905, she was presented by the executive of the society with a beautifully bound Bible, in recognition of 50 years' service in the society ; altogether, she was a member of the society for 58 years. She was also a prominent member of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and a worker in the Deebing Creek mission. She was one of the first members of the Ipswich Central Congregational Church. She leaves two nieces and three nephews--Mrs. Outridge, wife of Mr. P. P. Outridge, "Bellisvick," Demnark Hill, Ipswich; Miss Seaward, Hurstville, New South Wales ; Messrs. Harold J. Foote and Edgar J. Foote. of Ipswich : and Mr. W. T. Seaward, of Miranee, Scone, New South Wales.
The funeral, which moved from the deceased's late residence, took place yesterday afternoon at the Ipswich Cemetery. The Rev. Joseph Robertson, M.A., conducted the service at the house, and afterwards at the grave-side.
MISS MARY TROTMAN. (1913, October 4). Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 15 (Daily). Link to TROVE
FUNERAL.—The Funeral of Miss MARY TROTMAN, Deceased, will move from the Residence of Mr. P. P. Outridge, Nicholas-street, Denmark Hill, at 4 o'clock THIS (FRIDAY) AFTERNOON.
Family Notices (1913, October 3). Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 4 (Daily). Link to TROVE
DEATH OF MR JOHN SEABROOK. Mr. G. K. Seabrook, the well-known auditor, public accountant, &c., of Brisbane, has received news of the death of his father Mr. John Seabrook which took place at Auckland (New Zealand), on the 15th of last month. The deceased was formerly a resident of Ipswich, having served for many years as head cutter in the tailoring department of Messrs Cribb and Foote limited. He was a prominent member of the local Congregational Church and also of the Loyal Orange Lodge, here and he was often one of the organisers of 12th of July celebrations of that order. Deceased was a very well known and highly respected resident. He leaves besides the son mentioned two other sons, Mr. Albernon Seabrook, who is employed as a traveling agent for Messrs. Thomas Brown and Sons., and Mr. Harry Seabrook, of Auckland and two daughters Mrs. A. S. T. Foote, of Sandgate, and Mrs. Thomas Farrell, of Auckland. Decased also leaves a widow to mourn her loss. He was 81 years of age, when he died, and for the last 12 months had completely lost his memory.
DEATH OF MR JOHN SEABROOK. (1916, February 12). Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 9 Edition: DAILY.. Link to TROVE
Elsie married Herbert Wallace DANIELS Saturday, 9 August 1919
Queensland Family Historian. vol 10 No 6 December 1989.
Author (Miss) Viva Cribb, 4 Court St., Ipswich, Q, 4305.
It is with gratitude that I think of my ancestors who braved the long voyage by sailing ship to settle in a new land. Also, I am pleased they chose Moreton Bay and they moved to the Head of Navigation - Ipswich. Thus I came to spend my life here with and interesting ancestry to research. My father's grandfather, Benjamin Cribb, in his early days in Poole, Dorset, England was a grocery shop manager. So it was logical for him to choose to own a shop, when he came here. However, he wouldn't have visualised how it would grow, after taking his brother-in-law John Clarke Foote as partner in 1855, to become Cribb & Foote, one of the largest department stores in Queensland. It was sold in 1937. Now it is only a memory, with a fire destroying the main buildings in 1985 and others being demolished, so now only two remain.
My mother's ancestor, William Hancock, built in different way, for he as a brick mason and became a building contractor. Many houses and buildings were the result of his endeavours. Gradually these, though well built, are being demolished or altered. Benjamin Cribb's first wife Elizabeth nee Bridson, died, and in 1853 he married Clarissa Foote. Her brother John, was then manager of Benjamin's Ipswich shop 'London Stores,' for Benjamin for a few years also had a shop 'Moreton house' in Queen Street, Brisbane. On his return to Ipswich, they lived in Limestone Street Where a baby died then in a two-storied house in Bell Street, before moving in 1864 to their new home 'Gooloowan' on Denmark Hill. Here my grandfather grew up.
Two of Clarissa's brothers had come to Australia earlier, but didn't proceed to Moreton Bay till later. The father, Joseph, arrived in Tasmania on 31 January 1848 and was appointed a lay missioner for the Richmond District by the Van Deimen's Land Colonial Missionary Society. However, on 10 July 1848, he died having become ill while taking a sevice the day before. His widow, Elizabeth, and their other children, chose Moreton Bay when they decided to come out in 1850 on the 'Emigrant.'
William Hancock who, with his wife and two children, arrived on the 'John Davis' on 4 May 1855, after a few months working for John Petrie in Brisbane, moved to Ipswich, buying land in Lowry Street, North Ipswich. His daughter, Elizabeth, claimed to be the first white woman born at North Ipswich for, as she told me, a man said he was the first white person born there. In 1862 William bought land in Boundary Street (now Salisbury Road) and there built a new home 'Orangefield' a two-storeyed house with verandahs. This was sold in 1875 and he moved to Denmark Hill. In Murphy Street he built three houses in a row and he and his family were living in the middle one by 1881 when their daughter, Elizabeth was married there, Later, after her parents had died, it was home to her and her husbant John Trevaskes, and family. So I came to know it well before it was sold andd very much altered.
My parents were married in 1913 and lived in 'Keiraville' at 20 Roderick Street, where my father was born. At this house, too, I saw daylight (for the first time). Then in 1923 we changed houses with dad's aunt, Clarissa Spence, a widow, and went to live in 'Warham' in Quarry Street. This had been built for her by 1901.
It was only in later years that I realised how fortunate I had been to live in these lovely old homes, for when young I took so much for granted.
A book is being prepared regarding the history of the Cribb and Foote families to 1925. The author is Nancy Foote, wife of Stewart, of Chelmer, helped by myself.
HUDSON— McDOUGALL: A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew's Church of England, Cloncurry, on July 7, when Ethel Mary, only daughter of Mr. Fred and the late Mrs. McDougall, Donors Hill, was married to Clarence Dardanell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hudson, Melinda Downs. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, looked smart in a blue tailored ensemble of wool de chene and blue felt hat. She carried a white satin covered prayer book. Miss Olive Hudson, the bridesmaid, chose a tight-fitting pink crepe romaine frock, pink mushroom-shaped hat with a wreath of pink flowers. She carried a pink bouquet. Mr. Alf McDougall, uncle of the bride, carried out the duties of best man. Rev. Bro. Crowe officiated, and Mrs. Chas. de Warren presided at the organ. A reception was held at the Astoria Cafe, where Mrs. Hudson received a guests gowned in smart floral and toque to tone. The future home of the happy couple will be The Williams Station, Cloncurry district, where Mr. Hudson is manager.
Family Notices. (1945, July 18). Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1907 - 1954), p. 3. Link to TROVE