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     Donalda was born circa 1910 at Australia. She was the daughter of James Cumming and Margaret Shields. She married Jack Thomas Fawcett in 1941 at Australia.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1806 at Port William, Mochrum Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of William Cumming and Janet Robinson. She married James Harker circa 1840.
     I have not been able to prove that William Cumming and Janet Robinson are the parents of Elizabeth. I have inferred this relationship from census records, mentions of other relationships and excerpts from letters. Until I am able to obtain a death certificate, will or other evidence, it should be kept in mind that this relationship is "assumed".

     Elizabeth was born circa 1834 at Mochrum Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of James Cumming and Isabella McClymont. Elizabeth died 17 March 1921 at Port William, Mochrum Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. The Death Registration states that she was single (never married), 87 years old and died of Myocadia Dropsy.¹ She was buried in March 1921 at in Sorbie Kirkyard, Sorbie Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland;
The tombstone of her father, James Cumming, at Sorbie Kirkyard, Wigtownshire contains the inscription:

Also their daughter Elizabeth who died at Portwilliam 17^th March 1921 aged 87 years.[:CR:]

     Ellinor was born on 29 April 1891 at Bridgewater on Loddon, Bendigo District, Victoria, Australia. She was the daughter of James Cumming and Mary Jane Redwood. Ellinor died an unknown date .

     Ethel was born on 14 March 1900 at Bendigo, Bendigo District, Victoria, Australia. She was the daughter of James Harker Cumming and Jacobina Hay. Ethel died 10 May 1997 at Bendigo, Bendigo District, Victoria, Australia, at age 97.

     Flora was born circa 1906 at Australia. She was the daughter of James Cumming and Margaret Shields. Flora died 14 March 1926 at Flora Hill, Bendigo District, Victoria, Australia.

Obituary of Flora Cumming
The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) 15 March 1926

Cumming - On the 14th March, Flora, dearly loved eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cumming, of Flora Hill, Bendigo, aged 29 years.

     Graeme was born at Australia. He is the son of Robert Vincent (Bill) Cumming and Mary Clair (Clara) (Unknown Surname).

     Helen was born circa 1867 at Sorbie Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of Alexander Cumming and Eleanor (Ellen) McCulloch. She married John Kerr on 25 June 1896 at Knockencurr, Kirkinner Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. The Marriage Registration indicates that John was a bachelor (farmer) and that Helen was a spinster (farmer's daughter). His usual residence was Whitehills, Sorbie and her's was Knockencurr (living with her parents). The witnesses were Isabella Cumming and Robert Kerr.
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     Henrietta was born circa 1875 at Sorbie Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of Alexander Cumming and Eleanor (Ellen) McCulloch.
     Henrietta G. (Bessie) Cumming was a dressmaker in 1901 at Sorbie, Sorbie Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland.

     Henry was born in 1890 at Bridgewater, South Australia, Australia. He was the son of James Harker Cumming and Jacobina Hay. Henry died 1912 at East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

     Isabella was born circa 1828 at Wigtownshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of James Cumming and Isabella McClymont.

     Isabella was born in 1885 at Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. She was the daughter of James Harker Cumming and Jacobina Hay. Isabella died 1949 at Parkville, Victoria, Australia.

     Isabella was born on 21 November 1864 at High Blair, Sorbie Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of Alexander Cumming and Eleanor (Ellen) McCulloch. Isabella died 25 April 1904 at Bendigo, Bendigo District, Victoria, Australia, at age 39.

The Monument Inscription of her father, Alexander Cumming, in the Sorbie Parish Kirkyard, Wigtownshire, Scotland reads:

Isabella McClymont who died at Bendigo, Australia 25^th Apr. 1904 aged 39.

     Isabella was born circa 1868 at Victoria, Australia. She was the daughter of Samuel Cumming and Agnes McGenn. She married Arthur John Mitchell on 13 March 1895 at Saint James Church, Moama, Riverina District, New South Wales, Australia.

Wedding Announcement
The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)
Monday, 18 March 1895

Mitchell-Cumming - On the 13th inst., at St. James Church, Moama, by the Rev. C.F. Davis, assisted by the Rev. J.C. Johnstone, Arthur John Mitchell, of Moama and Echuca (formerly of Solihull, Warwickshire, England), to Isabella McClymont, youngest daughter of Samuel Cumming, of Moama.




Wedding Article
Australian Newspaper
March 1895

The St. James' Church, Moama, was the scene of a fashionable gathering on Wednesday on the occasion of the marriage of Mr. Arthur J. Mitchell, solicitor, to Miss Isabella McClymont, the youngest daughter of Mr. S. Cumming, of "Woodlands," Moama and Moira, one of the oldest residents of the district. The pretty little church had been most suitably and tastefully decorated for the occasion, and the invited guests included the leading residents of both towns and district, the church being crowded. Shortly after eleven o'clock the bridegroom, accompanied by Mr. F.J. Searight as best man, entered the church and took their stand before the altar railings. The bride, who was led by her father, shortly afterwards passed up the aisle, followed by her bridesmaid, Miss Cumming, her mother and brother, the choir singing the wedding hymn. The bride was most tastefully attired in white Indian silk, trimmed with lace and ribbon, and orange blossoms and veil. She also carried a beautiful bouquet, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaid (Miss Cumming) wore a pretty dress of cream serge trimmed with lace and surah silk. At the conclusion of the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. C.F. Davis, incumbent of St. James, assisted by the Rev. J.C. Johnstone, Presbyterian minister, of Echuca, the bridal party left the church amidst the congratulations of their friends, Mr. C.L. Blair playing the "Wedding March" on the organ. The invited guests made their way to "Woodlands," some four miles from the township, where the bride and bridegroom held a reception, and the guests were given the opportunity of inspecting the many handsome and valuable presents sent to the happy couple. Afterwards Mr. and Mrs. Cumming entertained about 120 guests at the wedding breakfast in a large marquee. The Rev. C.F. Davis proposed the health of the "Bride and Bridegroom," which was toasted with musical honors and hearty cheers. The compliment was suitably acknowledged by Mr. Mitchell on behalf of his bride and himself, and feeling reference was made by him to the absence of his own people, who were far away in England. Mr. A.W.H. White then proposed "The Bridesmaids," in a few pleasant remarks to which Mr. Searight responded. Other toasts were "The Bride's Parents," proposed by the Rev. J.C. Johnstone and responded to by Mr. S. Cumming; "The Ladies," proposed by Mr. C. L. Blair, responded to by Mr. W.P. Miller; "Absent Friends," proposed by Mr. W. J. Martin, and responded to by Mr. Mitchell and the "Officiating Clergymen," proposed by Mr. Mitchell and responded to by the Revs C.F. Davis and J. C. Johnstone. The gathering shortly after broke up to escort Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell to the Echuca railway station, where they took their departure for Macedon, where the honeymoon is to be spent. The bride's travelling dress was a navy blue satin cloth, trimmed with white brocade and hat to match. The company having given a final cheer returned to "Woodlands." where in the evening a fashionable gathering again assembled, including the elite of Moana and Echuca districts and a programme of dancing was gone through to the inspiring strains of a string band.

. Isabella died 1931 at Echuca, Murray District, Victoria, Australia. She was buried in 1931 at Echuca Cemetery, Echuca, Murray District, Victoria, Australia.¹
     She and Arthur John Mitchell appeared on the Australian Electoral Rolls of 1909 at Francis Street, Echuca, Murray District, Victoria, Australia.² Isabella McClymont Cumming and Arthur John Mitchell appeared on the Australian Electoral Rolls of 1919 at Francis Street, Echuca, Murray District, Victoria, Australia. Isabella McClymont Cumming and Sydney Samuel Mitchell appeared on the Australian Electoral Rolls of 1924 at Francis Street, Echuca, Murray District, Victoria, Australia.²

     Jacobina was born in 1892 at Rochester, Victoria, Australia. She was the daughter of James Harker Cumming and Jacobina Hay. Jacobina died 1984 at Footscray, Victoria, Australia.

     James was born circa 1797 at Kirkinner Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. He was the son of William Cumming and Janet Robinson. He married Isabella McClymont in 1819 at Kirkinner Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. James died 25 February 1866 at Barledziew, Sorbie Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. The Death Registration states that James was married to Isabella McClymont that he was 69 years old and that his parents were William Cumming, farmer (deceased) and Janet Robinson (deceased). The informant was Alexander Cumming, his son.¹ He was buried in February 1866 at in Sorbie Kirkyard, Sorbie Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland.

Monument Inscription at the Sorbie Kirkyard

Sacred to the memory of James Cumming, farmer, Barledsiew who died 25^th Feb 1866 aged 69 years
Also of William his son who died at Liverpool 18^th April 1862 aged 38 years
Also of John his son, 1^st Officer of the Ship Scotsman supposed to founder on her voyage from Alexandria, Virginia to Liverpool in Dec 1860 aged 30 years
Also of James his son 2^nd Officer of the Ship, Dawn of Hope supposed to founder off the Cape of Good Hope on her voyage from Bombay to Liverpool May 1863 aged 25 years
The Grand and the Sea shall give up the Dead which are in them
Also Isabella Clement wife of the above James Cumming who died on the 25^th March 1881 aged 82 years
Also his daughter Agnes Cumming wife of Thomas Porteous who died 17^th August 1902 aged 65 years
Also their daughter Elizabeth who died at Portwilliam 17^th March 1921 aged 87 years.

     According to the 1841 Census, James Cumming was a grain dealer. According to the 1851 Census, James was a farmer of 85 acres employing 3 outdoor and 2 indoor laborers. He was a according to the 1861 Census, a farmer of 101 acres in 1861 at Barledziew, Sorbie Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland.

     James was born circa 1837 at Mochrum Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. He was the son of James Cumming and Isabella McClymont. James died May 1863 at sea.
The tombstone of his father, James Cumming, at Sorbie Kirkyard, Wigtownshire contains the inscription:

Also of James his son 2^nd Officer of the Ship, Dawn of Hope supposed to founder off the Cape of Good Hope on her voyage from Bombay to Liverpool May 1863 aged 25 years.

The Grand and the Sea shall give up the Dead which are in them.

     James was born on 2 March 1862 at Sorbie Village, Sorbie Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Alexander Cumming and Eleanor (Ellen) McCulloch. He married Mary Jane Redwood on 18 July 1888 at Inglewood, Bendigo District, Victoria, Australia. He married Margaret Shields on 10 August 1901 at Australia. James died 17 May 1937 at Bendigo, Bendigo District, Victoria, Australia, at age 75. He was struck by a motor car.
     He left a will on 11 January 1938 at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia;

The Will of James Cumming - 1938
The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)
Tuesday, 11 January 1938

WILLS AND ESTATES

James Cumming of Flora Hill, Bendigo, formerly of Linga, farmer, who died on May 17, 1937, left by will dated March 28, 1933, real estate of a gross value of £1,147 and personal property of a gross value of £3,298 to his widow for life and on her death to his children.

     James was born circa 1834 at Wigtownshire, Scotland. He was the son of Alexander Cumming and Jean (Jane) Wyllie. James died 20 October 1867 at Stenhouse, Wigtownshire, Scotland.

Miscellaneous Death Records
The Wigtownshire Pages (Internet)

CUMMING, James , 33 - #24 - James CUMMING, Farmer, single, age 33y. Died Oct 20, 11am at Stenhouse, son of Alexander CUMMING, Farmer & Jane WYLIE. Died of Pthisis pulmonalis lasting some years. No medical attendant. Informant was his brother, Alexander CUMMING, who was present at the death. Registered Oct 23 at Garliestown. James Dunsmore, Reg'r.

     James was born on 4 September 1856 at Sorbie Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. The informant on the birth registration was Helen Hughan, his grandmother..¹ He was the son of William Cumming and Agnes Hughan. He married Jacobina Hay in 1882 at Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. James died 1933 at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
     James immigrated to Australia between 1871 and 1881.

     James was born on 24 June 1892 at Bridgewater on Loddon, Bendigo District, Victoria, Australia. He was the son of James Cumming and Mary Jane Redwood.
     

Private J. Cumming Wounded
The Argus Newpaper
(Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
12 May 1915

Private J. Cumming, who is 23 years of age, and who is reported to be wounded, is a son of Mr. James Cumming, dairyman, of Flora Hill, who has five sons and a stepson at the front. He enlisted in Western Australia, and sailed with the First Australian Expeditionary Force.

     Jane was born circa 1872 at Sorbie Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of Alexander Cumming and Eleanor (Ellen) McCulloch. She married John Bryden on 21 December 1894 at Knockencurr, Kirkinner Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland.¹ Jane died 6 July 1950 at Cauldside, Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. The Death Registration indicates that Jane was married to John Bryden, a retired creamery manager. She was 78 years old and that her parents were Alexander Cumming and Eleanor McCullough (both deceased). She died of cardiovascular degeneration. The informant was John Bryden, Jr. her son.²

     Janet was born in 1888 at Bridgewater, South Australia, Australia. She was the daughter of James Harker Cumming and Jacobina Hay. Janet died 1964 at Fairfield, Victoria, Australia.

     Jessie was born circa 1821 at Glasserton Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of James Cumming and Isabella McClymont. She married Michael McAdam on 28 December 1852 at North Barledziew, Sorbie Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland.¹ Jessie died 12 December 1870 at Barledziew, Sorbie Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. Jessie was shown to be the wife of Michael McAdam, farmer. Her parents were listed as James Cumming, farmer (deceased) and Isabella McClymont. The informant on the Death Registration was Michael McAdam, her husband.²

     Jessie was born circa 1870 at Sorbie Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of Alexander Cumming and Eleanor (Ellen) McCulloch. Jessie died 13 January 1906 at Knockencurr, Sorbie Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. She was buried in January 1906 at in Sorbie Kirkyard, Sorbie Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland.

The Monument Inscription of her father, Alexander Cumming, reads:

Jessie McAdam who died at Knockencurr 13^th Jany 1906 aged 36.

     John was born circa 1830 at Wigtownshire, Scotland. He was the son of James Cumming and Isabella McClymont. John died December 1860 at sea.
The tombstone of his father, James Cumming, at Sorbie Kirkyard, Wigtownshire contains the inscription:

Also of John his son, 1^st Officer of the Ship Scotsman supposed to founder on her voyage from Alexandria, Virginia to Liverpool in Dec 1860 aged 30 years.

     John was born on 2 September 1859 at Sorbie Village, Sorbie Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. The informant on the birth registration was Ellen Hughan, his aunt..¹ He was the son of William Cumming and Agnes Hughan.

     John was born in 1883 at Lockwood, Victoria, Australia. He was the son of James Harker Cumming and Jacobina Hay. John died 25 November 1940 at Bendigo, Bendigo District, Victoria, Australia.

Mine Managers's Death
The Argus, Melbourne, Vivtoria, Australia, Tuesday 26 November 1940

The death occured yesterday of John Cumming, aged 56 years, a well-known Bendigo mine manager. He was in charge of the South Virginia mine for several years and at the time of his death was manager of the South Golden Carshalton mine.
Web link to article http://newspapers.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/11304151?searchTerm=%22mine+managers+death%22.

     John was born on 30 November 1868 at High Blair, Sorbie Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Alexander Cumming and Eleanor (Ellen) McCulloch. John died 1955 at Victoria, Australia.
     He appeared on the Australian Electoral Rolls of 1909 at Flora Hill, Bendigo District, Victoria, Australia. He appeared on the Australian Electoral Rolls of 1919 at Hawthorne, Wimmera District, Victoria, Australia. He appeared on the Australian Electoral Rolls of 1924 at Hawthorne, Wimmera District, Victoria, Australia. He appeared on the Australian Electoral Rolls of 1931 at Flora Hill, Bendigo District, Victoria, Australia. He appeared on the Australian Electoral Rolls of 1936 at Flora Hill, Bendigo District, Victoria, Australia.

     John was born on 20 July 1894 at Bridgewater on Loddon, Bendigo District, Victoria, Australia. He was the son of James Cumming and Mary Jane Redwood. John died 5 February 1926 at Military Hospital, Caulfield, Victoria, Australia, at age 31.

Obituary of John Gordon Cumming
The Argus (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) 6 February 1926

Cumming - On the 5th February, at Military Hospital, Kooyong road, Caulfield, John Gordon Cumming, late 11th Battery A.I.F., fourth son of James Cumming, Flora Hill, Bendigo, aged 31 years.