James Fernee

#21329, (1883 - 1958)
FatherJoshua Fernee (1840 - 1911)
MotherMary Carraill (1852 - 1890)
Relationship2nd great-grandson of Samuel Fernee
ChartsSamuel Fernee & Mary Harris - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart
Joshua & Mary Fernee family - timeline chart
BirthJames Fernee was born on 18 Mar 1883 in Echunga, South Australia.1
 
(Mother died) DeathAlice, Edwin, Joshua, James, Jessie, Sylvanus and George was 7 years old when his mother died.2 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in Joshua Fernee's 1911 obituary as son Mr James Fernee of Beri [sic].3 
DirectoryJames Fernee and George Foden Fernee was listed in the 1914 South Australia directory as " Fernee J. and G.F., Irrrigation Area, Berri." They were in the directories every year from 1914 until 1946.4 
Note.The book titled " Souvenir of Berri, Lyrup, and Waikerie, Three Thriving Fruit Growing Districts on the River Murray", published in 1921, includes the following text as well as two photographs:
Messrs.James and George Fernee;
' It is eight years since these successful brothers, Messrs James and George Fernee , took up their block, and it is a fine illustration of what they have done in the meantime. Their block 90 is now well known as "Highgate" and it lies a mile and a half west from Berri. There are 32 acres here to red loam with a lime rubble bottom. It is not necessary to be told on an inspection of this property that Messrs.Fernee are great believers of thorough cultivation; indeed, that is the policy of practically all the settlers of Berri. It is the only way to prosperity and must be followed. The manure they favour mostly is bone super, and the Irrigation Department is relied upon for water. The brothers have set apart an acre and a half with apricots, four acres have been devoted to peaches, ten are under vines, twelve are taken up by citrus fruits, and four acres are under pears. The vines average about a ton and a half of dried fruits, and from the apricot garden they have secured about 18 cwts. to the acre. The oranges bear well, too, and the prospects next season are an average of five cases from each tree. Messrs.Fernee have been on their block about eight years and there was only virgin scrub when they started . The orchard to-day is an exceptionally fine proof of what can be accomplished by industry, perseverance, and enterprise. " Highgate" is one of the most up-to-date and picturesque gardens in the whole of Berri. It is a triumph of cultivation.5
 
DeathJames died on 1 Jan 1958 in Berri, South Australia.
Details from index: James Fernee, age 74 years, single, died in hospital.6 
Burial.He was buried on 2 Jan 1958 in Berri Cemetery, Riverland, South Australia. He was buried in Grave 3 R6 in the Protestant section Block H and the officiating minister was Rev P Hopton. The gravestone, next to that of his brother George, reads, "In Loving Memory of James Fernee . Died 1st January 1958 . Aged 74 years."7,8 
Last Edited4 Nov 2008

Citations

  1. South Australia Birth Registration Certificates Index, 1842-1928. Text index viewed online at GenealogySA. James Fernee, parents Joshua Fernee and Mary Carraill. Reference book 301, page 45 (District of Mount Barker).
  2. Echunga St Marys Church of England Cemetery, data online http://www.australiancemeteries.com/sa/mount_barker/…
  3. Obituary of Joshua Fernee in [Adelaide] Observer, 6 May 1911. page 41, column A.
  4. Sands & McDougall Directory of South Australia, various dates, found every year from 1914-1946.
  5. O. Ziegler Souvenir of Berri, Lyrup, and Waikerie, Three Thriving Fruit Growing Districts on the River Murray, Adelaide, 1921 (South Australia State Library, Adelaide).
  6. South Australia Death Registration Certificates Index, 1842 -1972. Text index viewed online at GenealogySA. James Fernee, book 871, page 1435 (district of Murray).
  7. Berri, South Australia, Cemetery, data online http://www.berribarmera.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=153
  8. Correspondence with Mary Dyer, who took a photograph of the grave.