EDGOOSE, Elmitt Jesse

1881 - 1952  (71 years)   Has 30 ancestors and 4 descendants in this family tree.

EDGOOSE, John James

1830 - 1930  (99 years)

Birth	7 Oct 1830	Gosberton, Lincolnshire, England
Died	1 Mar 1930	Blackburn, Victoria, Australia
Buried	3 Mar 1930	Boxhill, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Father	EDGOOSE, James,   b. 1780, Gosberton, Lincolnshire, England
Mother	WINFREY, Mary,   b. 1785, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, England
Married	14 Dec 1807	Moulton, Lincolnshire, England
Family	ADAMS, Sarah Ann,   b. 11 Oct 1844, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Married	18 Jun 1870	Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Children	1. EDGOOSE, Arthur James,   b. 21 Apr 1871, Leopold, Victoria, Australia   2. EDGOOSE, Alice Bessie,   b. 17 Aug 1873, Leopold, Victoria, Australia   3. EDGOOSE, Ernest Winfrey,   b. 26 Jun 1875, Leopold, Victoria, Australia   4. EDGOOSE, Lucie Clarissa,   b. 17 Sep 1878, Australia   5. EDGOOSE, Elmitt Jesse,   b. 20 Apr 1881, Leopold, Victoria, Australia   6. EDGOOSE, Laura Jane,   b. 23 May 1883, Australia   7. EDGOOSE, Herbert Harry,   b. 26 Aug 1884, Rosebrook, Victoria, Australia   8. EDGOOSE, Percy Llewellyn,   b. 7 Aug 1886, Costerfield, Victoria, Australia

ADAMS, Sarah Ann

1844 - 1922  (77 years)

Birth	11 Oct 1844	Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Christened	23 Feb 1845	Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Died	2 Apr 1922	Blackburn, Victoria, Australia
Buried	4 Apr 1922	Boxhill, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Father	ADAMS, Charles,   b. Between 1810 and 1811, Gloucestershire, England
Relationship	natural
Mother	KING, Jane,   b. Between 1817 and 1818, Gloucestershire, England
Relationship	natural
Married	1840	Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Family	EDGOOSE, John James,   b. 7 Oct 1830, Gosberton, Lincolnshire, England
Married	18 Jun 1870	Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Children	1. EDGOOSE, Arthur James,   b. 21 Apr 1871, Leopold, Victoria, Australia   2. EDGOOSE, Alice Bessie,   b. 17 Aug 1873, Leopold, Victoria, Australia   3. EDGOOSE, Ernest Winfrey,   b. 26 Jun 1875, Leopold, Victoria, Australia   4. EDGOOSE, Lucie Clarissa,   b. 17 Sep 1878, Australia   5. EDGOOSE, Elmitt Jesse,   b. 20 Apr 1881, Leopold, Victoria, Australia   6. EDGOOSE, Laura Jane,   b. 23 May 1883, Australia   7. EDGOOSE, Herbert Harry,   b. 26 Aug 1884, Rosebrook, Victoria, Australia   8. EDGOOSE, Percy Llewellyn,   b. 7 Aug 1886, Costerfield, Victoria, Australia

BEYER, Ethel Matilda

1884 - 1970  (86 years)

Birth	9 Jun 1884	Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Died	20 Aug 1970	Dandenong, Victoria, Australia
Buried	1970	Springvale, Victoria, Australia
Father	BEYER, Frederick Wilhelm Augustus
Married	7 Apr 1880	Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Family	EDGOOSE, Elmitt Jesse,   b. 20 Apr 1881, Leopold, Victoria, Australia
Married	23 Sep 1911	Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Children	1. EDGOOSE, Vernon Elmitt,   b. 19 Dec 1911, Northcote, Victoria, Australia   2. EDGOOSE, Herbert Leslie,   b. 27 May 1916, St. Arnaud, Victoria, Australia

EDGOOSE, Vernon Elmitt

1911 - 1994  (82 years)

Birth	19 Dec 1911	Northcote, Victoria, Australia
Died	4 May 1994	Australia
Father	EDGOOSE, Elmitt Jesse,   b. 20 Apr 1881, Leopold, Victoria, Australia
Relationship	natural
Mother	BEYER, Ethel Matilda,   b. 9 Jun 1884, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Relationship	natural
Married	23 Sep 1911	Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Family	SELKIRK, Evelyn Winifred,   b. 4 Nov 1914, Ouyen, Australia
Married	23 Feb 1935	Australia
Children	1. EDGOOSE, Margaret Joan,   b. 1939, Echuca, Victoria, Australia

EDGOOSE, Herbert Leslie

1916 - 1988  (72 years)

Birth	27 May 1916	St. Arnaud, Victoria, Australia
Died	23 Nov 1988	Dandenong, Victoria, Australia
Buried	1988	Springvale, Victoria, Australia
Father	EDGOOSE, Elmitt Jesse,   b. 20 Apr 1881, Leopold, Victoria, Australia
Mother	BEYER, Ethel Matilda,   b. 9 Jun 1884, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Married	23 Sep 1911	Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Family	BOOTE, Verna Ethel,   b. 16 Nov 1921, Smithton, Tasmania, Australia
Married	13 Jan 1942	Dandenong, Victoria, Australia
Children	1. EDGOOSE, Lois Patricia,   b. 15 Oct 1948, Dandenong, Victoria, Australia

• Name	EDGOOSE, Elmitt Jesse
  Birth	20 Apr 1881	Leopold, Victoria, Australia
  Gender	Male
  Death	4 Nov 1952	Dandenong, Victoria, Australia
  Person ID	I441	Edgoose
  Last Modified	30 Jan 2026

  
  

  Father	EDGOOSE, John James,   b. 7 Oct 1830, Gosberton, Lincolnshire, England d. 1 Mar 1930, Blackburn, Victoria, Australia (Age 99 years)
  Mother	ADAMS, Sarah Ann,   b. 11 Oct 1844, Geelong, Victoria, Australia d. 2 Apr 1922, Blackburn, Victoria, Australia (Age 77 years)
  Marriage	18 Jun 1870	Geelong, Victoria, Australia
  Family ID	F272	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	BEYER, Ethel Matilda,   b. 9 Jun 1884, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia d. 20 Aug 1970, Dandenong, Victoria, Australia (Age 86 years)
  Marriage	23 Sep 1911	Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
  Children	1. EDGOOSE, Vernon Elmitt,   b. 19 Dec 1911, Northcote, Victoria, Australia d. 4 May 1994, Australia (Age 82 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   2. EDGOOSE, Herbert Leslie,   b. 27 May 1916, St. Arnaud, Victoria, Australia d. 23 Nov 1988, Dandenong, Victoria, Australia (Age 72 years)
  Family ID	F293	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	27 Jan 2026

  
  

• Biographies

  EDGOOSE, Elmitt Jessie (1881-1952) Elmitt Jesse EDGOOSE was born on 20 April 1881 at Leopold, Victoria, Australia, son of John James and Sarah Ann EDGOOSE. John James EDGOOSE had married Sarah Ann ADAMS at Chilwell, Geelong, Victoria, on 18 June 1870. (The Victorian Edwardian Index 1902-1913 gives Kensington as the place of birth) From the 1903 Electoral Rolls of Blackburn, Box Hill, Kooyong, Victoria, Australia: *EDGOOSE John James, independent means EDGOOSE Sarah EDGOOSE Arthur James, clerk EDGOOSE Annie EDGOOSE Winfrey Ernest (sic), grocer EDGOOSE Lucy EDGOOSE Elmitt, blacksmith From the 1910 Electoral Roll of Forrest, Corangamite, Victoria, Australia: *EDGOOSE Elmitt Jesse He married Ethel Matilda BEYER of St. Arnaud on 23 September 1911 by licence. The wedding took place at the residence of the bride's father. Elmitt was described as a 30 year old teacher. Ethel was a 27 year old tailoress. Witnesses were Mary Grace BEYER [Ethel Matilda's sister] and Percy Llewellyn EDGOOSE. (Marriage certificate) There son Vernon Elmitt EDGOOSE was born in 1911. From the 1912 Electoral Roll of St. Arnaud, Grampians, Victoria, Australia: *EDGOOSE Elmitt Jesse EDGOOSE Ethel Matilda Two un-named male EDGOOSEs, thought to be 31 year old Elmitt Jesse EDGOOSE and his 26 year old brother Percy Llewellyn EDGOOSE, left Launceston, Tasmania, on 7 March 1913 and arrived at Melbourne, Victoria, the following day. Their occupations were described as "Traveller". (FindMyPast: Victoria Coastal Passenger Lists 1852-1924) From the 1914 Electoral Roll of Massey, Wimmera, Victoria, Australia: *EDGOOSE Elmitt Jesse EDGOOSE Ethel Matilda From the 1915 Electoral Roll of Donald West, Wimmera, Victoria, Australia: *EDGOOSE Elmitt Jesse EDGOOSE Ethel Matilda From the 1916 Electoral Roll of Donald West, Wimmera, Victoria, Australia: *EDGOOSE Elmitt Jesse Their son Herbert Leslie EDGOOSE was born in 1916. When he left school he joined the Victorian Education Department and was head teacher of the following schools: 07.09.1908 - 21.04.1909 Gerangamete East 22.04.1909 - 06.08.1909 Murmungee 07.08.1909 - 24.11.1909 Woorarra 25.11.1909 - 19.04.1910 Barramunga 20.04.1910 - 04.07.1910 Corack East 05.07.1910 - 31.12.1911 Moolerr 01.01.1912 - 03.05.1912 Lower Buckland 04.05.1912 - 31.08.1912 Gymbowen 01.09.1912 - 20.09.1919 Mosquito Creek & Sammy's Lake, two part-time schools 21.09.1919 - 04.01.1930 Cape Cope 05.01.1930 - 30.05.1936 Tyers 31.05.1936 - 13.04.1952 Bangholme The first nine appointments were temporary, made by administrative transfer. He did not receive a permanent position until 3 May 1926 when he became the permanent Head Teacher of 1756 Cape Cope. He had been its temporary Head since September 19 1919. Extracts from inspectors' reports reveal him to have been a quiet and unassuming teacher who carried out his duties with zeal and persistence (Letters from the Special Services Division of the Education Department of Australia dated 2 March and 4 October 1971). He was very interested in sport of all kinds and took an active part in cricket, tennis and bowls. He was also a Freemason. (Source: Letter from his wife Ethel Matilda dated 3 December 1968) From the 1919 Electoral Roll of Donald West, Wimmera, Victoria, Australia: *EDGOOSE Elmitt Jesse EDGOOSE Ethel Matilda, housewife From the 1919 Electoral Roll of St. Arnaud, Grampians, Victoria, Australia: *EDGOOSE Elmitt Jesse EDGOOSE Ethel Matilda, housewife From the 1924 Electoral Roll of St. Arnaud, Wimmera, Victoria, Australia: *EDGOOSE Elmitt Jesse, state school teacher EDGOOSE, Ethel Matilda From the 1927 Electoral Roll of St. Arnaud, Wimmera, Victoria, Australia: *EDGOOSE Elmitt Jesse EDGOOSE Ethel Matilda From the 1931 Electoral Rolls of Tyers, Walhalla, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia: *EDGOOSE Elmitt Jesse, teacher EDGOOSE Ethel Matilda From the 1934 Electoral Roll of Walhalla, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia: *EDGOOSE Elmitt Jesse EDGOOSE Ethel Matilda, housewife From the 1936 Electoral Roll of Tyers, Walhalla, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia: *EDGOOSE Elmitt Jesse, teacher EDGOOSE Ethel Matilda, housewife From the 1937 Electoral Roll of Dandenong, Flinders, Victoria, Australia: *EDGOOSE Elmitt Jesse EDGOOSE Ethel Matilda (Note: 2 entries in Ancestry's index) From the 1939 Electoral Roll of 1 Sleeth Avenue, Dandenong, Victoria, Australia (abbreviations expanded) *EDGOOSE, Elmitt Jesse, teacher EDGOOSE, Ethel Matilda, home duties (findmypast) From the 1942 Electoral Roll of Danedenong, Flinders, Victoria, Australia *EDGOOSE Elmitt Jesse EDGOOSE Ethel Matilda From the 1946 Electoral Register of 1 Sleeth Avenue, Dandenong, Victoria, Australia (abbreviations expanded): *EDGOOSE Elmitt Jesse, teacher EDGOOSE Ethel Matilda, home duties EDGOSE (sic) Herbert Leslie, bank clerk (findmypast) From the 1949 Electoral Roll of Dandenong, La Trobe, Victoria, Australia: *EDGOOSE Elmitt Jesse EDGOOSE Ethel Matilda "MR. EDGOOSE RETIRES AFTER 45 YEARS TEACHING LAST FRIDAY night Bangholme residents paid a well deserved tribute of love and esteemto Mr. EDGOOSE, head teacher of the Bangholme school for many years on the occasion of his retirement from the Education Department. It is interesting to note that Mr. EDGOOSE, who lives in Sleeth Ave., Dandenong, and is a keen and valued member of the Dandenong Bowling Club, comes from a "teaching" family. He himself served the Education Department faithfully for 45 years as a teacher. His father, Mr. J. J. EDGOOSE, was the first teacher in the Edgucation Department, and his own son, Mr. Vernon EDGOOSE, is at present headmaster of the Neerim. Just to top it off, his sister, Miss A. B. EDGOOSE, also made teaching her profession. Mr. EDGOOSE has resided in Dandenong for 16 years now, and up until March 15th last, he has been teaching at Bangholme. The goodwill and esteem which he has earned in that time was shown last Friday night when the parents, children, and frsat district tendered him a testimonial evening in the local hall. The hall was filled to overflowing, old scholars from Diggers Rest, and other districts where Mr. EDGOOSE had taught, making the trip especially for the occasion to honour him. His pupils united to present a most enjoyable concert programme, and there were quite a number of informal speeches expressing the esteem in which the guest of honor is held. All praised his popularity with the children, his infinite patiedo paid him the compliment that in the entire sixteen years as headmaster the school committee had not had one complaint. as chairman of the school committee, Mr. EDWARDS wished Mr. EDGOOSE good health and happiness in his retirement, his sentiments being warmly echoed by Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Ingles PILLAR handed Mr. EDGOOSE a wallet of notes with everyone's good wishes. Mrs. EDGOOSE received a lovely floral bouquet of carnations and fragrant violets. During Mr. EDGOOSE's time at Bangholme, the school won the A. N. A. prize for the most improved ground in Metropolitan Area No. 7." (Dandenong Journal, Wednesday 4 June 1952, page 16) (National Library of Australia: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222359453) Elmitt Jesse EDGOOSE, Retired School Teacher, died at the Community Hospital, Dandenong, Victoria, on 3 November 1952, aged 71, just a few months after retirement. His usual place of residence was No. 1, Sleeph Avenue, Dandenong, Victoria. The informant on 5 November 1952 was William James GARNAR, Authorised Agent, living at 10 Walker Street, Dandenong. Cause of death was Arterio-Sclerosis (years) and Uraemia [illegible] (days). He was cremated at Springvale Crematorium. (Death Certificate) "EDGOOSE, Elmitt J. - on November 3, at Dandenong, dearly loved husband of Ethel EDGOOSE, of 1 Sleeph avenue, Dandenong, and loving father of of Vernon and Herbert, and loved uncle of Betty." (The Argus 04.11.1952) NOTES & QUERIES: See transcript of a letter from his wife under BEYER, Ethel Matilda (1884-1970). In her letter she wrote that Elmitt Jesse EDGOOSE married Ethel Matilda BEYER in 1910. The marriage certificate indicates that the wedding was on 23 September 1911. An Index of the Will of Alice Bessie EDGOOSE (1873-1957), spinster, made on 5 May 1931: 01*Alice Bessie EDGOOSE, the Testatrix 02 Lucy Clarissa EDGOOSE, sister of the Testatrix 03 John James EDGOOSE, late father of the Testatrix 04 Ernest Winfrey EDGOOSE, brother of the Testatrix, executor 05*Elmitt Jesse EDGOOSE, brother of the Testatrix 06 Herbert Harry EDGOOSE, brother of the Testatrix, executor 07 Percy Lewellyn EDGOOSE, brother of the Testatrix, executor 08 Florence Sarah WOODBRIDGE, witness 09 Dorothy STERLING COOK, witness. (revised 09.02.2026)