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There was a Len TOOTELL living at East Street, Torrensville in 1917. He was charged iwth embezzlement of 2 pounds.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/cite/4499384/60472515

Diane, the William who tried to commit suicide was a relative.

He was the father of Frederick Hy TOOTELL (b. 1864 in Clare district to Wm TOOTELL and Marion PAT[T]ERSON)

And he was the grandfather of Wm Lander TOOTELL.

Diane .... the 'South Aus State Library' (on-line) has an 'Ask Us' librarian service ...they will check electoral rolls past & present.. they should be able to help trace your rellies.
Valerie
WAus

Helo Cherily,

Many thanks indeed for all your work. Thank goodness the William who tried to commit suicide was not a relative.

I now am trying to find out where in South Australia they lived when mum Roma Joyce was born. I know she was born in East Street, Torrensville on 21 November, 1916, but have no idea where they lived.

Many thanks

Diane (you may email me direct on [email protected]) if you prefer.

Your grandparents' marriage (have to say there was a lot of black worn by the guests!)

Chronicle, Saturday 7 June 1913
MARRIAGES. A bright wedding eventuated at the Torrensville Church of Christ on Saturday evening, May 31, when Miss Olive Gertrude (Stella) Spry, second daughter of Mr. W. Charles Spry, of West Adelaide, was married to Mr. W, L. Tootell, only son of Mr. F. H. Tootell. of Thebarton. The Rev. E. Ewers was the officiating minister. The church presented a picturesque scene, having been artistically decorated by the girl friends of the bride with flowers and foliage. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very charming gowned in white ivory silk, trimmed with silk lace and pearl ornaments. She also wore the orthodox wreath of orange blossom, from which depended a veil, and she carried a lovely shower bouquet. In attendance of the bride were Miss Elsie Spry (sister of bride) and Miss Perriam, both of whom wore cream choly costumes, with silk lace trimmings. There were also two little train bearers. the Misses Phyllis Spry and Thelma Treloar, dressed in pink silk dresses, and carrying baskets of pink carnations. Mr. Hunt fulfilled the duties of best man, and Mr. Gordon Spry acted as groomsman. As the happy couple left the church Mrs. Ewers played the 'Wedding March.' A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride's parents. when about 60 gueste sat down to partake of the many delicacies provided. The usual toasts were honored, and a musical and elocutionary programme followed. Miss H. Bonney presided at the piano. Thr bride's travelling costume was a grey cloth coat and skirt, grey hat with large white ostrich feather. The bride groom presented the bride with a handsome set of toilet requisites, and to the bridesmaids be gave gold brooches. The happy couple were the recipients of many useful and handsome presents. Amongst the guests were Mrs. W. C. Spry (mother of bride), who was wearing a black silk costume. Mrs. Flehr wore a champagne charrmeuse satin, with net overdress. Mrs. G. Dew, heliotrope silk over black net. Mrs. A. E. Bonney, black silk, with silk trimmings. Mrs. H. Treloar, black silk, with silk trimmings. Mrs. S. Treloar was attired in black silk, velvet trimmings. Mrs. Venus, resede green clloth costume. Mrs. Banyer, grey coat and skirt. Mrs. Rosman, heliotrope silk, with gimp trimmings. Mrs. A. Crowder, black silk, net overdress. Mrs. H. G, Spry, black coat and skirt; guipure trimmings. Mrs. Temby, black corded silk. Mrs. G. Schulz, blue coat and skirt. Mrs. Perriam, black skirt, cream silk blouse. Mrs. Williams, black silk, cream silk blouse. Miss Grose, embroidered chiffon. Miss H. Bonney was wearing a cream gown, with a dainty overdress of guipure lace. Miss L. Bonney, navy coat and skirt. Miss Rowett. cream silk. Miss Clarice Dew, pale green silk. Miss L. Gicen, white embroidery. Miss N. Ewers, pale pink silk.

In 1878, William Tootell, husband of Marion, was charged with attempting to commit suicide. Story in two articles in Kapunda Herald and Northern Intelligencer of 8 Jan 1878, both on page 3.

They went on to be able to celebrate 50 years of marriage!

The Advertiser, Friday 3 December 1909
GOLDEN WEDDING.
TOOTELL-PATERSON.-On the 3rd December, 1859 at Warcowie station, by the Rev. C. J. Martin, William Tootell, eldest son of the late F. Tootell, of Edgeware, Middlesex, to Marion Paterson, second daughter of James Paterson, of Oakley, Fifeshire, Scotland. Present address-"The Piny," 202, Carrington-street, Adelaide. Melbourne and Sidney papers please copy.

FYI, from NLA Trove

The Advertiser, Wednesday 2 July 1913
DEATHS.
TOOTELL.- On the 1st July, at his residence, Ballantyne-street, West Thebarton, William, beloved husband of Marion Tootell, in his 81st year. A colonist of 64 years.

The Register, Monday 14 August 1922
TOOTELL.-On the 12th August, at her residence, No. 25 Randolph street, Henley Park, Marion, relict of William Tootell, aged 84 years. At rest.

South Australian Register, Wednesday 19 November 1890
TOOTELL-BUTCHER.-On the 15th November, at St. George's Church, Goodwood, by the Rev. W. S. Moore, Frederick Henry, second son of William Tootell, late of Flinders-street, Adelaide, to Emily, second daughter of William Butcher, Goodwood.

The Advertiser, Thursday 8 August 1935
DEATHS
TOOTELL.- On the 6th August, at his residence. No. 28 Randolph street, Henley Park, Frederick Henry, dearly beloved husband of Emily Tootell, aged 71 years.

He left an estate of 517 pounds.

The Advertiser, Tuesday 4 November 1941
TOOTELL.—On November 3, at Stirling, Emily Tootell, widow of Frederick Henry Tootell, formerly of 28 Randolph ter., Henley Park, aged 75 years.

Hi Diane

Not sure if you have this but your grandfather's birth in SA:

[year] 1891
[reg] 485/307
[name] TOOTELL William Sander [Lander on all other records]
[father] Frederick Henry TOOTELL
[mother] Emily BUTCHER
[district] Adelaide

He married Olive Gertrude Stella SPRY in 1913 (reg 255/711). They had the following children:
Lawrence Wm Ruskin b. 1914 SA, known as Bill, m. Jean Elva KING 1932 Victoria, d. 2001 SA
Audrey Joyce b. 1915 SA, d. 1915
Roma Joyce b. 1916 SA, m. Fredk Thos PROLLIUS 1938 Victoria
Colin Keith b. 1919 Vic, d. 1923 Carlton aged 4

Olive died in Sydney NSW in 1945, daughter of Wm Chas & Lilian Hermina (reg 316).

Wm Lander had a sister named Ethel May b. 1893 Adelaide (reg 516/105). She did not marry and died in 1970 in Adelaide (reg 86A/2769).

Their parents Frederick Hy and Emily married in Adelaide in 1890 (reg 165/745). Frederick died in 1935 in HIndmarsh district (reg 572/3109) and Emily died in 1941 in Adelaide (reg 642/5339).

Frederick Hy TOOTELL was also born in SA, in 1864 in Clare district to Wm TOOTELL and Marion PAT[T]ERSON (reg 30/636). Fredk had a brother William born in 1860 (reg 21/194).

Wm & Marion married in 1859 in Frome district of SA (reg 43/224). Marion died in 1922 and Wm snr in 1913, both in Hindmarsh district.

Hi Diane,
I see that Sarah died in Brisbane area in 1969. Maybe she was cremated as I have had a look at the Brisbane City Council Cemetery site and she is not listed as buried there. I will have to ring them on Tuesday as Monday is a holiday here. I will give them a call and see if they can tell me any more info on Sarah.
Patricia.

Hi everyone

Now I found that Sarah Ann Jane Picking who eventually became Tootell died in Queensland in 1969 can anyone tell me which cemetery if possible.

Diane

My goodness Maureen,
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Many thanks indeed for the information. I do appreciate it so much,

Diane

Hi there, I have found some Tootell deaths in QLD between 1913 and 1964 thought might interest you. One in particular is Richard Henry who died in 1952 born to Sarah. No death for Sarah though, but still may be of interest. I will post the details however not sure how the formatting will be viewed as not retaining the formatting when I paste the information. Hope it give you some more leads. you may need to put the info into the right columns
Regards
Maureen


Reg # Given Names Surname Father's Name Mother's Name
1915/B20868 Francis Tootell- Flora Tootell ** born Queensland aged 3 weeks
1917/B24921 Margaret Jessie Tootell John Murphy Laura Isabella Devine
1952/C593 Richard Henry Tootell Richard Sarah –
1920/C99 Edna Mavis Tootell William Edward TootellLouisa May Smith
1950/C4215 Robert John Tootell William Edward Louisa May Smith
1955/C1410 William Edward Tootell William EdwardMargaret Murphy
1912/B16417 William Tootell John Tootell Ellen Quinn
1962/B50109 Louisa May Tootell- Martha Smith

Hi Mel75 oh I do hope so it is driving me crazy.

Diane

Hi,

Maybe Sarah remarried. Online marriage records are only to 1959.

I am sure someone will eventually find her.

Many thanks indeed, yes it is a puzzle but she must be somewhere, but where I have no idea. Many thanks again

Diane

Hi Diane,

Have had a look for a death of Sarah Ann Tootell in Queensland, online death records only up to 1964, I cannot find a death in New South Wales up to 1979.

Hello everyone who has been greatly helping me. Well now I know a little bit more, the name I am looking for is Sarah Ann Jane Picking who became Drouyn, who then went on to marry William Lander Tootell my grandfather. Now my problem is where is the lovely lady. I am running out of place to look. I gather she must have died as she was born in 1880, but where is she now so that I can hopefully finish this part of my tree.

Is there any wonderful person out there who is able to help me. Oh by the way it is in Australia, I do know she lived and married in Queensland, then went to New South Wales, and then I gather she is in Queensland but please, please can you help me.

I would be so grateful.

Diane

Hi Diane,

Poss marriage of Sarah Ann????

Year: 1905
Reg No: 4217
Surname: Drowyn
Names: Francis Samuel George
Surname: Picking
Given Name: Sarah Ann Jane

Year: 1913
Reg No: 31340
Surname: Drouyn
Given Names: Walter Lewis
Fathers Name: Francis Samuel George
Mothers Name: Sarah Ann Jane Picking

If the correct person here are her parents marriage and siblings

Year: 1877
Reg No: 696
Surname: Picking
Name: Walter
Surname: Hardy
Name: Sarah

Year: 1878
Reg No: 3861
Given Names: William John
Surname: Picking
Fathers Name: Walter
Mothers Name: Sarah Hardy

Year: 1880
Reg No: 26247
Given Names: SARAH ANN JANE
Surname: PICKING
Fathers Name: Walter
Mothers Name: Sarah Hardy

Year: 1882
Reg. No: 29524
Given Names: Alice Maud
Surname: Picking
Fathers name: Walter
Mothers Name: Sarah Hardy

Year: 1884
Reg No: 32887
Given Names: Ada Mary
Surname: Picking
Fathers Name: Walter
Mothers Name: Sarah Hardy

Year: 1886
Reg. No: 37437
Given Names: Walter
Surname: Picking
Fathers Name: Walter
Mothers Name: Sarah Hardy

Year: 1888
Reg No: 42274
Given Names: Ethel
Surname: Picking
Fathers Name: Walter
Mothers Name: Sarah Hardy

Hello Colin,

Well so much has happened in the last couple of days I have found out her real name is Drouyn, it was a mix up of lettering, now I am trying to find where she is probably buried. My grandfather was William Lander tootell.

Many thanks

Diane

Hi Dianne,
Not knowing your grandfather's name, I had a search in Queensland records for a marriage of Olive Spry without success (to 1934, the cutoff for public access to Queensland marriages.
As for Sarah Ann Bronwyn, the last is more likely to be a personal name than a surname. What was your grandfather's name?
Colin in Sydney NSW.