John Charles Sheens1

M, #327, b. 24 May 1867, d. 31 October 1940
FatherCharles John Sheens2 b. 11 Jun 1842, d. 22 Jul 1931
MotherBridget Cavanaugh2 d. 12 Jul 1923
Last Edited21 Jun 2013
Birth*24 May 1867 McGraths Hill, NSW3,4 
Marriage*17 September 1891 Residence of the bride, Frivette Street, Richmond, NSW;
On Thursday Mr. John Sheens, of Windsor, and Miss Charlotte Handley were married in the house of the bride's father, Mr. Dennis Handley, Frivette-street. The Rev. James Kinghorn tied the knot, and the sisters of the bride and bridegroom made very pretty bridesmaids.;Bride=Charlotte Handley5,6 
Birth of Son3 August 1892 Windsor, NSW;
Birth.
SHEENS.-August3rd, the wife of J. Sheens of a son.;Principal=Stanley Glenore Sheens7,6 
Birth of Son1896 Richmond, NSW;Principal=Eric John Sheens8 
Birth of Son1903 Windsor, NSW;Principal=Keith Placid Norbert Sheens9 
Death of Son16 April 1917 George Street, Windsor, NSW;
SHEENS.-April 16, 1917, at his parent's residence, George street, Windsor, Eric John, second son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sheens, aged 20 years.;Principal=Eric John Sheens10 
Death of Mother12 July 1923 Windsor, NSW;
DEATH OF A WINDSOR PIONEER.
WINDSOR, Thursday.
An old resident of the Windsor district has died in the person ot Mrs. Sheens, wife of Mr. C. Sheens, builder and contractor, of Windsor. Born at Pitt Town 81 years ago, the late Mrs. Sheens has spent the whole of her life In the district. The funeral was well attended, the pall bearers being Messrs. Bruce Walker, M.L.A., Alderman William Ross, Mayor of Windsor, and Messrs. Clements and A. Gough. The late Mrs. Sheens left six children, 11 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.;Principal=Bridget Cavanaugh11 
Death of Father22 July 1931 108 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield, NSW;
Name: Charles Sheens
Date of Death: 22 Jul 1931
Place of Death: 108 Dalhousie Street Haberfiled, Municipality of Ashfield NSW
Occupation: Retired Builder and Contractor; Old Age Pensioner
Sex: Male
Age: 89
Conjugal Status:
Place of Birth: England
Time in Aust Colonies: 82 years in NSW

Father: Samuel Sheens
Occupation: Shipwright (altered from Tanner)
Mother: Jemima Lingard

Place of Marriage: Windsor NSW
Age at Marriage: 21
Name of Spouse: Bridget Cavanough
Children of Marriage: Elizabeth 66, John C 64, Sarah 59, William H 52 living; 2 males deceased
Informant: Sarah Phillips, daughter, 108 Dalhousie Street Haberfield

Cause of Death: Hypernephroma of the right kidney
Length of Illness:
Medical Attendant: W M A Fletcher
Date last seen: 21 Jul 1931

Date of Burial: 23 Jul 1931
Place of Burial: Roman Catholict Cemetery Windsor
Minister & Religion: A J Bradstreet, Roman Catholic
Undertaker: Wood Coffill Limited
Witnesses: E Fitzpatrick, T Caples

Alteration to Father's occupation was made by Sarah Phillips, Informant - S J Malloy, District Registrar, 2-11-31 (31/4556);Principal=Charles John Sheens12 
Death of Son11 August 1935 St Joseph's Hospital, Auburn, NSW;
SHEENS.-August 11, 1935, at St Joseph's Hospital, Auburn, Stanley Glenore, beloved husband of Mary Sheens loving father of Eric, Glenore, Ronald, and Gordon, aged 43 years (late of Rooty Hill).;Principal=Stanley Glenore Sheens13 
Article*31 October 1940 "The Nepean Times", Penrith, NSW;
Ambulance Cases
Mr J. Sheens (75), of Western Road, Emu Plains, collapsed while fishing on the bank of the Nepean River yesterday afternoon. He was conveyed by Nepean Ambulance to Nepean District Hospital and was admitted.14 
Death*31 October 1940 Nepean District Hospital, Penrith, NSW;
SHEENS.-October 31, 1940, at Nepean District Hospital, John Charles, beloved husband of Charlotte Sheens, of Western Road, Emu Plains, and late of Granville, and father of Keith, Eric (deceased), Stan (deceased), aged 73 years. R.I.P.1,15 
Obituary*7 November 1940 "The Nepean Times", Penrith, NSW;
MR. J. C. SHEENS
Mr John Charles Sheens, of Western Road, Emu Plains, died in Nepean District Hospital on Thursday, at the age of 73 years. He is survived by Mrs Sheens and a son (Keith). Two other sons, Eric and Stan, predeceased him.
Deceased was a son of the late Charles and Mary Sheens, and was born at Windsor, where he resided for the greater part of his life. His parents were also natives of the town. He was head carpenter and painter at Riverstone meat works for 25 years. Some 50 years ago he married Charlotte, eldest daughter of Denis and Sophia Handley, of Richmond.
Deceased leaves two sisters and one brother, Mrs Phillips (Haberfield), Mrs Hawkins (Dulwich Hill), and Henry (Haberfield).
The late Mr Sheens had been living at Granville until about 14 months ago, when he removed to Great Western Road, Emu Plains, where he was residing at the time of his death.
The funeral took place on Friday, the remains being interred in the Catholic cemetery, Windsor.16 

Family

Charlotte Handley b. 1869, d. 8 Aug 1956
Children

Citations

  1. [S11] NSW Death Index, 24504/1940 John Charles Sheens.
  2. [S12] NSW Marriage Index, 17647/1867 John C Sheens.
  3. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 17647/1867 John C Sheens.
  4. [S36] Maria Quigley Sheens - Our Family Tree.
  5. [S12] NSW Marriage Index, 7004/1891 John Sheens & Charlotte Handley.
  6. [S343] Windsor and Richmond Gazette.
  7. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 38709/1892 Stanley G Sheens.
  8. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 34242/1896 Eric J Sheens.
  9. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 17554/1903 Keith P N Sheens.
  10. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 17 April 1917.
  11. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Sydney Morning Herald, Friday, July 20 1923.
  12. [S106] NSW Death Certificate, 11075/1931 Charles Sheens.
  13. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 12 August 1935.
  14. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Nepean Times, Thursday, October 31, 1940.
  15. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Sydney Morning Herald, Friday 1 November 1940.
  16. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Nepean Times, Thursday, November 7, 1940.