R~RFL is a collection of data, stories and photos about those families brought together through the marriage of Maurie Roy (1917-2010) and May Royes (1916-1951) in Cairns, Queensland, Australia in 1940

Featured History

Maurie Roy's mother was Agnes Logan, from Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This featured history describes that family and something of its origins. Agnes's father, Sam Logan, was illegitimate though his father is listed as a Robert Logan. He was born in Loughconnolly, not far from Larne. Shortly before his marriage he bought a large expensive family Bible - perhaps a statement over against his origins and a determination to have a "normal" family.

Featured Most Wanted

There were four Royes siblings who arrived in Australia between about 1828 and 1838. Maria married Frederick Christian Luther and lived south west of Sydney. Their daughter married a Dunn. It would be good to have more information about the Luthers and Dunns. See the summary under Most Wanted (use the link above).

Featured Overviews

A key figure in the Royes family tree is Solomon Hougham (c1475-c1518). There is a descendant chart with links to six branches (including the Royes) giving an overview of branches featured in this family tree site. There is a link also to his pedigree chart of 32 generations. (As always, you are urged to see the Histories item "How reliable is our data?")

Featured photo is a random selection from the Photos database.

NOTICE: I am re-working the Bailey family from St Albans, lower Hawkesbury (near Sydney) because the data I have in the family tree is inconsistent with public records. You will see research notes in some entries alerting you to this. I'll let you know when the data on the site has been updated. In the meantime, treat the information with caution!