Christine Mary Ross

F, #19592, b. 22 Dec 1876, d. 6 Mar 1915
Father*Thomas Ross
Mother*Eliza Jones
Married NameGrieve. 
Birth*22 Dec 1876 Launceston, TAS, Australia.1 
Marriage*15 Oct 1913 Spouse: William Grieve. Devonport, TAS, Australia.
 
Death*6 Mar 1915 Queenstown Hospital, TAS, Australia. 
Death-Notice*8 Mar 1915 DEATHS. GRIEVE.— At Queenstown Hospital, on Saturday, March 6, Christina Mary, fondly loved wife of William Grieve, and youngest daughter of the late Thomas Ross, of Inveresk, Launceston, aged 39 years.2 

Grave

  • DV02/0043, Bluff Cemetery, Devonport, TAS, Australia3

Newspaper-Articles

  • 16 Oct 1913: GRIEVE— ROSS.
    A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated at 'Roslyn,' Devenport, yesterday afternoon by the Rev. D. S. Jones, the contracting parties being Christina, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Ross, of Inveresk, Launceston, and Mr William Grieve, of Devonport. Only the intimate friends and relatives of the parties were present. The bride, who was given away by Mr F. S. Wilson, of Latrobe, wore a dress of crepe de chene, trimmed with lace and insertion, and wore the orthodox veil and wreath of orange blossoms. She was attended by her sister, Miss F. Ross, who was attired in a cream gown. Mr B. Symons supported the bridegroom as best man.
    After the ceremony a number of guests sat down to the wedding breakfast, laid out in a large room at "Roslyn," and the usual toasts were honoured.
    Mr and Mrs Grieve left later by motor for Burnie, and will proceed to the mainland, thence entering upon a twelve-months' visit to Scotland. The bride's travelling dress was a navy blue coat, and skirt, trimmed with Irish crochet lace. The presents were both numerous and costly, and included a tea service from the Coronation Ladies' Lodge, Protestant Alliance, of which the bride had held the position of treasurer. The festivities were continued last evening, when a number of young people were socially entertained. William Grieve4
  • 10 Mar 1915: DEATH OF MRS. GRIEVE.
    The painfully sudden death of Mrs. William Grieve, which took place in the Queenstown Hospital in the early hours of last Saturday morning, came as a severe shock to the community, for it was only a few days before that they had seen her about as usual, apparently in the most perfect health. Mrs. Grieve, however, had complained more than a week previously of an internal pain, and went under medical treatment for this, but no improvement came about, and as the result of her illness taking a serious turn an operation was decided on. This was performed on Friday afternoon, and it was found that she was suffering from peritonitis. After the operation she never rallied, and on Saturday morning passed away. Deceased was the youngest daughter (Christine Mary) of the late Mr. Thomas Ross, of Inveresk, Launceston, and was married to Mr. William Grieve on October 15, 1913, at Devonport, where she had a large circle of friends. Shortly after marriage she came to reside at Queenstown, and during her residence here established firm friendships with all who became acquainted with her. Besides a husband to mourn his loss, she leaves a large number of brothers and sisters, some of whom are in the State and some on the mainland. One brother is at present a Church of England clergyman in Sydney, and another is a school teacher in Hobart, but was formerly at Waratah. Mr. and Mrs. Grieve were devotedly attached to each other, and the deepest and sincerest sympathy has been extended to the sorrowing husband by those who feel for him in his hour of poignant grief.
    The mortal remains of Mrs. William Grieve were yesterday (Tuesday) morning conveyed to Devonport for interment. The local funeral arrangements were performed by Mr. Richard Clarke. William Grieve5

Citations

  1. [S64] Archives Office of Tasmania. Tasmanian Names Index "[par Thomas ROSS & Eliza JONES], father a Carter, Launceston."
  2. [S14] Newspaper - The North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times (Tas.), Mon 8 Mar 1915, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/64476190
  3. [S65] Ancestry - various indices, Ancestry.com. Australia Cemetery Index, 1808-2007.
  4. [S14] Newspaper - The North West Post (Formby, Tas.), Thu 16 Oct 1913, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/202006485
  5. [S14] Newspaper - The North Western Advocate and the Emu Bay Times (Tas.), Wed 10 Mar 1915, p2.
Last Edited16 Oct 2021

Flora Christina Ross

F, #19593, b. 29 Nov 1874, d. 24 Nov 1944
Father*Thomas Ross
Mother*Eliza Jones
Married NameGrieve. 
Birth*29 Nov 1874 Launceston, TAS, Australia.1 
Marriage*1921 Spouse: William Grieve.
 
Widow4 Jun 1926Flora Christina Ross became a widow upon the death of her husband William Grieve.2
Death*24 Nov 1944 Malvern, VIC, Australia, #D12090/1944 (Age 69) (par Thomas ROSS & Eliza JONES) - as Flora Christina GRIEVE.3 
Death-Notice*28 Nov 1944 GRIEVE.—On November 24, at a private hospital, Flora Christina, widow of William Grieve, late of Elwood, Victoria, and sister of Tommie (Mrs. T. Langdon), Sarah (Mrs. A. Jones), and James (Ross).4 

Citations

  1. [S64] Archives Office of Tasmania. Tasmanian Names Index "[par Thomas ROSS & Eliza JONES]."
  2. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  3. [S28] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Deaths) (online) "#D12090/1944 (Age 69) (par Thomas ROSS & Eliza JONES) - as Flora Christina GRIEVE, born Launceston, Tas Place: Malvern, Australia."
  4. [S14] Newspaper - Examiner (Launceston, Tas.), Tue 28 Nov 1944, p2
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/91408363
Last Edited16 Oct 2021

Helen Sarah Ann Bowman

F, #19594, b. 1828, d. 2 Apr 1899
Father*William Bowman d. 20 Oct 1848
Mother*Elizabeth Hutchinson d. 30 Aug 1849
Married NameGibbes. 
Married NameQuarry. 
Birth*1828 Berrima, Bong Bong, Sutton Forest, NSW, Australia, Her father then kept the 'Argyle Inn' at Bong Bong.1 
Marriage*1842 Spouse: Jephson Busteed Quarry. VIC, Australia, #M4658.2,3
 
Marriage*not married Spouse: William John Gibbes. Never formally married: Long term liaison.
 
Widow30 Mar 1846Helen Sarah Ann Bowman became a widow upon the death of her husband Jephson Busteed Quarry.4,5 
Note*1848 Possible daughter: QUARRY HELEN N #D681/1848 V1848681 33B INFANT.6 
Land-Beac*10 Jul 1868 Pre-emptive selection 1A. Transfer from David Bowman to Helen Sarah Ann Gibbes. The executors of the will of David Bowman, deceased sold the land to Mrs Helen Sarah Ann Gibbes for the sum of one thousand five hundred pounds (£1,500). On the same day the executors of the will of David Bowman lent Helen Gibbes seven hundred and fifty pounds (£750), to be paid to the mortgagees on 10 July 1871. The interest per year was 8%, paid twice yearly. A condition of the mortgage was that the any buildings had to be insured against fire for at least £300, and that in case of a fire she had to re-erect the destroyed buildings to the mortgagees satisfaction. On 23 Nov 1869, Mrs Gibbes paid the estate of David Bowman the sum of £750, and was released from the mortgage.7 
Land-Note*27 Aug 1869 Pre-emptive selection 1A: Mortgagee: John Bevan Taylor. Helen Gibbes obtained mortgage from John Bevan Taylor of £150, with an interest of ten per centum per annum. The principal was paid back on 24 Nov 1869.. Mortgagor was Helen Sarah Ann Gibbes.8 
Land-Berwick*24 Nov 1869 Pre-emptive selection 1A. Transfer from Helen Sarah Ann Gibbes to Charles Souter. Indenture between Helen Sarah Ann Gibbes of Victoria Parade near the city of Melbourne and Charles Souter of Berwick for the consideration of one thousand two hundred pounds (£1200.)9 
Death*2 Apr 1899 Palmerston, Dickson-street, Waverley, NSW, Australia, #D7800 [par William] - as QUARRY Helen S A.10 
Death-Notice*3 Apr 1899 QUARRY.—April 2, 1899, at her residence, Palmerston, Dickson-street, Waverley, Helen S. A. Quarry, age 71 years.
THE Funeral of the late Mrs. HELEN S. A. QUARRY will leave Palmerston, Dickson-street, Waverley, THIS DAY. Monday, at 3 p. m. for Waverley Cemetery.
W. J DIXON and CO, 12o Oxford-street, Bondi Junction, Waverley. Tel., 588, city.11 

Newspaper-Articles

  • 5 Apr 1899: IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES—Probate Jurisdiction. In the Will of HELEN SARAH ANN QUARRY, late of Palmerston, Waverley, near Sydney, in the colony of New South Wales, Widow, deceased. Application will be made after fourteen days from publication hereof that Probate of the last Will of the abovenamed deceased may be granted to WILLIAM WALTER MACKENZIE GIBBES and EDMUND GEORGE NATHANIEL GIBBES, the Executors named in the said Will. PERCY VERNON M'CULLOCH, Proctor for the Applicants, Mercantile Mutual-chambers, 118 Pitt-street, Sydney.12

Citations

  1. [S50] Miscellaneous Source, http://www.portphillippioneersgroup.org.au/pppg5b.htm
  2. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages "#M975/1842 V26C."
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  4. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, bloodwood.
  5. [S80] Ancestry - Family Tree, jbryan134.
  6. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages.
  7. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Application File 28640. Conveyance to Mrs Gibbes. Book 181 Deed 280. Mortgage Book 181 Number 281. A memorial of release was received into the Office of the Registrar General on 25 Nov 1869 Book 196 No 229.
  8. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Application File 28640. Mortgage: Book 190 No 618; Release: Book 196 No230.
  9. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). Application File 28640. Conveyance Book 196 No 231.
  10. [S7] Registry of NSW Births Deaths and Marriages "QUARRY HELEN S A - 7800/1899 - father: WILLIAM - DIED WAVERLEY - registered WAVERLEY."
  11. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Mon 3 Apr 1899, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/14207594
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Mon 3 Apr 1899, p8
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/14207694
  12. [S17] Newspaper - The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), Wed 5 Apr 1899, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/14207894
Last Edited25 Jan 2023

Jonas Youlden

M, #19614, b. Mar 1838, d. 15 Sep 1906
Birth*Mar 1838 Mary Tavy, Devon, England, Mar Q [Tavistock] 9 479.1 
Land-UBeac*28 May 1878 PAK-243. 19a 3r 38p - Land File 2991/49. This land was forfeited - later split into PAK-243 & PAK-243A.2 
Occupation28 Jul 1879 Teacher ID 6857. Head Teacher at Pakenham from 12 Dec 1874. Dismissed from teaching on 28 Jul 1879, due to failure at examination. Appealed the following year (80/32488), but was informed that his case was carefully considered before his dismissal was carried out.3 
Land-Note*14 Jan 1881 PAK-243. License revoked for non-payment of rent. Open for selection, under Part III, on 28 January 1881, at nine a.m. 2991 Jonas Youlden 49th Section Pakenham 20a 0r 0p.4 
Marriage*8 Jun 1887 Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Bellingham. St Paul's Church, Sandhurst, VIC, Australia, #M2097.5
 
Marriage-Notice*4 Aug 1887 MARRIAGE. YOULDEN—BELLINGHAM.— On the 8th June, at St. Paul's Church, Sandhurst, by the Ven. Archdeacon MacCullagh, assisted by the Rev. R. W. Cooke, M.A., of Eaglehawk, and the Rev. C. H. Barnes, of Sandhurst, the Rev. J. Youlden, of Numurkah, to Elizabeth, daughter of the late Ambrose Bellingham, of California Hill, Sandhurst.6 
Widower12 Aug 1895Jonas Youlden became a widower upon the death of his wife Elizabeth Ann Bellingham.5 
Marriage*13 Oct 1900 Spouse: Rosa Jane Rowe. St George's Church, Malvern, VIC, Australia, #M6371.5
 
Marriage-Notice*17 Nov 1900 YOULDEN—ROWE.—On the 13th October, at St. George's Church, Malvern, by the Rev. Canon Watson, Rev. Jonas Youlden, of St. Saviour's, Modewarre, to Rosa Jane, eldest daughter of Mr. A. T. Rowe, J.P., Shepparton. No cards.7 
Death*15 Sep 1906 Malvern, VIC, Australia, #D9804 (Age 67) [par Richard YOULDEN & Mary REDCLIFFE].5 
Death-Notice*17 Sep 1906 YOULDEN.—On the 15th September, at the residence of his brother-in-law, W. M. Rowe, 29 Dixon-street, Malvern, Jonas, the beloved husband of Rosa Jane Youlden, late of Modewarre and Shepparton.
YOULDEN.—Friends of the late Rev. JONAS YOULDEN are respectfully invited to follow his remains to the place of interment, the Boroondara Cemetery, Kew.
The funeral will move from the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. W. M. Rowe, 29 Dixon-street, Malvern, THIS DAY (Monday, 17th inst.), at 11 a.m.
HERBERT KING, Undertaker, Glenferrie-road, Malvern. Tel. 30, Malv.8 

Electoral Rolls (Australia) and Census (UK/IRL)

DateAddressOccupation and other people at same address
30 Mar 1851Richard YOULDEN, Copper miner, Mary Tavy Town, Devon, EnglandAge 13 - Copper Miner9
7 Apr 1861Richard YOULDEN, Copper miner, Gunneslake, Calstock, Cornwall, EnglandAge 23 - Copper Miner10

Newspaper-Articles

  • 2 May 1881: Diocese of Melbourne. Official Notices. APPOINTMENTS.—Mr. Jonas Youlden, to be Reader at North-west Moira; in the archdeaconry of Beechworth.11
  • 23 May 1944: Numurkah District's Early History. The Church Of England. Article No. 53
    The Church of England is that portion of the universal Church of Christ located in England having for its ministers bishops, priests and deacons, and being legally and historically continuous with the Church of most ancient times. It acknowledges the supremacy of the Crown, and has always had a national character. Christianity came to England at a very early period, and it is very probable that its early establishment there was a result of communications with eastern countries. It is the principle religion in Australia in the order of numerical strength. In Victoria the Church of England is ecclesiastically divided into six dioceses. Numurkah is now situate in the Diocese of Wangarratta.
    The weatherboard church in Numurkah was erected in 1885, on one-half acre of ground, which had been purchased for this purpose. In the statistics of the Diocese of Melbourne, for the year 1885, the Church is referred to under the "Beechworth Archdeanery." The approximate number of annual services are shown as 215, and the accommodation is sufficient for 550 persons, of whom the usual attendance at the principal Sunday services is given as 190. The number of Sunday-school scholars is quoted as 35, of whom 25 regularly attended. These comprised 13 boys and 12 girls, and the teachers numbered three. During the first year the Church was open there were three marriages and six burials. Amongst these statistics is a reference to the Deanery of Echuca which then comprised, inter alia, the "Readers' District" of Numurkah.
    In 1885-6 the Rev. Henry Wills Lane occupied the pulpit. In the latter year he left for Omeo, and the Rev. Jonas Youlden took his place. Mr T. G. Guyatt was the honorary reader. His duties were to assist the minister by reading the Lessons at services. In 1890 the Rev. Youlden took charge of the Shepparton Church, and his place was taken by Rev. Wm. Dalton. Mr Herbert Turner (solicitor) and Mr T E Crowther had in the meantime been the Church secretaries.12

Citations

  1. [S9] Free BMD. Index. Online @ https://www.freebmd.org.uk/.
  2. [S81] Land Records & Parish Maps ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria). VPRS 439/P0/251 Land File 2991/49.
  3. [S199] Series: VPRS13718 PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Teacher Records Book. Teacher No 6875.
  4. [S194] Newspaper - Victoria Government Gazette 14 Jan 1881, p74.
  5. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  6. [S14] Newspaper - The Church of England Messenger and Ecclesiastical Gazette for the Diocese of Melbourne and Ballarat (Vic.), Thu 4 Aug 1887, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/197134534
  7. [S14] Newspaper - The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Sat 17 Nov 1900, p55
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/139166759
  8. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Mon 17 Sep 1906, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/9664654
  9. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: HO107; Piece: 1884; Folio: 11; Page: 14; GSU roll: 221033."
  10. [S83] UK census - viewed on Ancestry "Class: RG 9; Piece: 1462; Folio: 72; Page: 36; GSU roll: 542816."
  11. [S14] Newspaper - The Church of England Messenger and Ecclesiastical Gazette for the Diocese of Melbourne and Ballarat (Vic.), Mon 2 May 1881, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/197131147
  12. [S14] Newspaper - Numurkah Leader (Vic.), Tue 23 May 1944, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/186467243
Last Edited7 Oct 2018

Michael Somers

M, #19617
Marriage* Spouse: Ellen Leeson.
 

Family

 Ellen Leeson b. 1812, d. 26 Mar 1902
Children 1.Ann Somers b. 1835, d. 26 Mar 1913
 2.Elizabeth Somers b. 1850, d. 29 Sep 1920
Last Edited13 Apr 2018

Ellen Leeson

F, #19618, b. 1812, d. 26 Mar 1902
Married NameSomers. 
Birth*1812 Ireland. 
Marriage* Spouse: Michael Somers.
 
Death*26 Mar 1902 Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D467 (Age 90) [par John LEESON & Ann MANLEY].1 

Grave

  • 3-244-A / 3-212-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, In Memory of ELLEN, beloved wife of MICHAEL SOMERS County Wicklow, Ireland died 26th March 1902, aged 90 years, also their daughter ANN MILNE died 26th March 1913 aged 78 years. Erected by their daughter ELIZABETH SOMERS2

Family

 Michael Somers
Children 1.Ann Somers b. 1835, d. 26 Mar 1913
 2.Elizabeth Somers b. 1850, d. 29 Sep 1920

Citations

  1. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  2. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    3-244-A     Milne A.      F 79 27/03/1913 507     
    Milne Ann 1913 78 dau/ Michael & Ellen Somers bw1468/70
    3-244-A     Somers     Ellen F 90 28/03/1902 359
    Somers Ellen 1902 90 wife/ Michael, mother/ Ellen,Elizabeth bw1468/69
    3-212-B     Somers     F 70 30/09/1920 651
    Somers Elizabeth no dates bw1468/71.
Last Edited7 Aug 2020

Elizabeth Somers

F, #19619, b. 1850, d. 29 Sep 1920
Father*Michael Somers
Mother*Ellen Leeson b. 1812, d. 26 Mar 1902
Probate (Will)* 174/834. Elizabeth SOMERS Date of grant: 10 Dec 1920; Date of death: 29 Sep 1920; Occupation: Spinster; Residence: Beaconsfield See: Deborah Marie O'Brien.1,2 
Birth*1850 
Land-Beac*18 Nov 1897 PAK-1A (Souter's Sub Lots 35.36). Transfer from Ann Milne to Elizabeth Somers. For the consideration of £70.3 
Land-Beac*17 Jan 1913 PAK-1A (Souter's Sub Lots 35.36). Transfer from Elizabeth Somers to Mary Jane Martin George Wilson Martin. (Application 40570) 2a 0r 30 5/10p. A contract of sale dated 17 Jan 1913 between Elizabeth Somers and Mary Jane Martin entered in the record book No 335733. Purchase price £500. A Certificate of title was issued to Elizabeth Somers on 7 Nov 1914. When the purchase money was fully paid the title was transferred to George Wilson Martin. Memo: The second encumbrance notified above has ceased to affect 29th January 1915.4,5 
Land-Beac*a Mar 1913 PAK-1A LP2805 (Lots 50.52.53). Transfer from Ann Milne to Elizabeth Somers.6 
Land-Beac*25 Sep 1914 PAK-1A LP2805 (Lots 50.52.53). Transfer from Elizabeth Somers to Mary Ann Ruth Davis.7 
Land-Note*1916 BER-Town-S6-6.7.8. N10. 
Death*29 Sep 1920 Beaconsfield, VIC, Australia, #D8908 (Age 70) [par Michael SOMERS & Ellen LEESON].8 
Death-Notice*30 Sep 1920 SOMERS.—On the 29th September, at Beaconsfield, Elizabeth Somers, aged 74 years.
SOMERS.—Friends of the late Miss ELIZABETH SOMERS are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment, Berwick Cemetery.
Funeral to leave the residence of Miss McNaughton, Beaconsfield, THIS DAY (Thursday, September 30), at 2.30.
JOHN GRANT, Undertaker, Tel. 25 Berwick.9 
Land-Note*30 Sep 1920 Lang Lang: Mortgagee: Elizabeth Somers. Mortgages - The deceased held as mortgagee in possession parts of Crown Allotments 68 and 78 Parish of Lang Lang County of Mornington containing 3 acres 2 roods and 26 perches the Mortgagor John Milne is deceased and had no other land, the amount owing upon the Mortgage is £541 of which sum £501 is considered a bad debt the value of the land is now £40.. Mortgagor was John Milne.2 

Grave

  • 3-244-A / 3-212-B, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia, In Memory of ELLEN, beloved wife of MICHAEL SOMERS County Wicklow, Ireland died 26th March 1902, aged 90 years, also their daughter ANN MILNE died 26th March 1913 aged 78 years. Erected by their daughter ELIZABETH SOMERS10

Newspaper-Articles

  • 15 Apr 1908: From Elizabeth Somers, Beaconsfield, drawing attention to the fact that a street lamp was badly needed on the corner opposite the Beaconsfield railway station.—Left in hands of clerk of works.11

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Transcript of Will: THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me ELIZABETH SOMERS of Wood Street Beaconsfield in Victoria Spinster I BEQUEATH the following legacies namely TO my cousin ELLEN FARRER of County Wicklow in Ireland the sum of Two hundred pounds TO the children or child if only one of my cousin ELIZA ALL HILL of County Wicklow in Ireland the sum of Two hundred pounds if more than one in equal shares TO my friend ELIZABETH BRADY of Brooklyn in the United States of America the sum of Fifty pounds TO my friend KATE DOYLE of New York City the sum of Fifty pounds TO my friend CATHERINE FRANCES SWEENEY of New York City the sum of Fifty pounds TO my friend DEBORAH WHITE of Berwick in Victoria the sum of Twenty pounds TO The Church of Our Lady of Victory New York City to be used for masses for the repose of the souls of my family the sum of Fifty pounds The residue of my estate both real and personal I DEVISE and BEQUEATH to my trustees U P O N TRUST to sell and convert into money as and when they think proper and divide the proceeds of such sale and conversion and any money I may die possessed of after payment thereout the before mentioned legacies into Four equal parts or shares and pay one of such parts or shares to my niece SUSAH SPERL the daughter of my late sister MARGARET FINDON late of Pennsylvania United States of America One other of each parts or shares to ELIZA JOHNSON daughter of my said, late sister Margaret another of such parts or shares to my nephew EDWARD FINDON son of my said late sister Margaret and the remaining one part or share to the children of my late niece ELLEN also a daughter of my said late sister Margaret AND I APPOINT the said DEBORAH WHITE and FRANCIS GREY SMITH of 285 Collins Street Melbourne Solicitor Executors and Trustees of this my Will AND I DIRECT that the said Francis Grey Smith whether he shall accept the trusteeship or not shall be the solicitor to my trust property and as such notwithstanding his acceptance of the trusteeship be allowed all Professional and other charges for his trouble in relation to the administration of my estate or the execution of the trusts of this my will or any codicil thereto as he would have been entitled to make and receive in respect of such business if he had not been an Executor and Trustee LASTLY I REVOKE all former Wills AS WITNESSES my hand this 23rd day of March One thousand nine hundred and sixteen.
  2. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/ P3 unit 1095, item 174/834
    VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 632, item 174/834.
  3. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Application 40570.
  4. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3840-836 - Elizabeth Somers of Beaconsfield Spinster.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 3840-836 - George Wilson Martin of Upper Beaconsfield Stock and Station Agent.
  6. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2281-153 - not recorded on title, but Elizabeth Somers sells the balance of the land.
  7. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 2281-153 - Mary Ann Ruth Davis - C/T 3834-771.
  8. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "reg Berwick."
  9. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 30 Sep 1920, p5
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4580648
  10. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    3-244-A     Milne A.      F 79 27/03/1913 507     
    Milne Ann 1913 78 dau/ Michael & Ellen Somers bw1468/70
    3-244-A     Somers     Ellen F 90 28/03/1902 359
    Somers Ellen 1902 90 wife/ Michael, mother/ Ellen,Elizabeth bw1468/69
    3-212-B     Somers     F 70 30/09/1920 651
    Somers Elizabeth no dates bw1468/71.
  11. [S12] Newspaper - South Bourke and Mornington Journal (Richmond, Vic.), Wed 15 Apr 1908, p3
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66147572
Last Edited8 Jun 2024

Deborah Marie O'Brien

F, #19620, b. 1846, d. 10 Jul 1940
Father*Michael O'Brien b. 1810, d. 13 Apr 1882
Mother*Matilda Talbot b. 1821, d. 1889
(Heir & Executor) Probate (Will)Named executor and an heir in the will of Elizabeth Somers.1,2 
Married NameWhite. 
Birth*1846 Woodstock, VIC, Australia, #B39358 & #B1659.3 
Marriage*1868 Spouse: William Morgan White. VIC, Australia, #M2919.3
 
(Witness) Will10 Aug 1868Witnessed the will of George Bengrey.4 
Widow16 Jun 1896Deborah Marie O'Brien became a widow upon the death of her husband William Morgan White.3 
Land-Note*5 Jan 1897 BER-Subn-12. William Morgan White Memo No 18691. Deborah White of Fairview Berwick Widow is registered as proprietor of the within described land as Executrix to whom probate of the will of William Morgan White who died on the 16th June 1896 was granted on the 14th August 1896. Dated the 5th January 1897.5 
Land-Berwick*5 Jan 1897 BER-Subn-12. Transfer from William Morgan White to Deborah Marie White. 12a 0r 23p.5 
Death*10 Jul 1940 Berwick, VIC, Australia, #D18988 (Age 94) [par Michael O'BRIEN & Matilda TALBOT].6 
Death-Notice*11 Jul 1940 WHITE.—On July 10, at her home, Fairview, Berwick, Deborah Marie, dearly beloved wife of the late William M. White, in her 94th year.
—Our wonderful little mother. (By special request, no flowers. Private interment.)7 
Land-Note*26 Feb 1941 BER-Subn-12. Red Ink No 3915580. Deborah White died on 10th July 1940. Probate of her will has been granted to Matilda Matthews of 52 Eglinton Street Moonee Ponds Widow. Dated 26th February 1941.8 
Land-Berwick*26 Feb 1941 BER-Subn-12. Transfer from Deborah Marie White to Matilda Ruth Matthews Jessie White. 12a 0r 23p.9 

Grave

  • 5-409-A, Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, VIC, Australia10

Family

 William Morgan White b. 1840, d. 16 Jun 1896
Children 1.Matilda Ruth White12 b. 14 Dec 1868, d. 1958
 2.Isabel White+13 b. 1871
 3.Jessie White b. 1873, d. 2 Jul 1953
 4.Jane Talbot White14 b. 1876

Newspaper-Articles

  • 10 Jul 1941: WHITE. — In affectionate remembrance of our dear mother. Deborah White, who departed this life on July 10, 1940, at Berwick.
    In the garden of memories we meet every day. — Mattie, Bel, Jessie and Jane.
    WHITE. — In loving memory of my dearest friend. Deborah White, who departed this life on July 10, 1940, at Berwick. Always remembered. —Frances Kennon. Spring Vale.11

Citations

  1. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), Transcript of Will: THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me ELIZABETH SOMERS of Wood Street Beaconsfield in Victoria Spinster I BEQUEATH the following legacies namely TO my cousin ELLEN FARRER of County Wicklow in Ireland the sum of Two hundred pounds TO the children or child if only one of my cousin ELIZA ALL HILL of County Wicklow in Ireland the sum of Two hundred pounds if more than one in equal shares TO my friend ELIZABETH BRADY of Brooklyn in the United States of America the sum of Fifty pounds TO my friend KATE DOYLE of New York City the sum of Fifty pounds TO my friend CATHERINE FRANCES SWEENEY of New York City the sum of Fifty pounds TO my friend DEBORAH WHITE of Berwick in Victoria the sum of Twenty pounds TO The Church of Our Lady of Victory New York City to be used for masses for the repose of the souls of my family the sum of Fifty pounds The residue of my estate both real and personal I DEVISE and BEQUEATH to my trustees U P O N TRUST to sell and convert into money as and when they think proper and divide the proceeds of such sale and conversion and any money I may die possessed of after payment thereout the before mentioned legacies into Four equal parts or shares and pay one of such parts or shares to my niece SUSAH SPERL the daughter of my late sister MARGARET FINDON late of Pennsylvania United States of America One other of each parts or shares to ELIZA JOHNSON daughter of my said, late sister Margaret another of such parts or shares to my nephew EDWARD FINDON son of my said late sister Margaret and the remaining one part or share to the children of my late niece ELLEN also a daughter of my said late sister Margaret AND I APPOINT the said DEBORAH WHITE and FRANCIS GREY SMITH of 285 Collins Street Melbourne Solicitor Executors and Trustees of this my Will AND I DIRECT that the said Francis Grey Smith whether he shall accept the trusteeship or not shall be the solicitor to my trust property and as such notwithstanding his acceptance of the trusteeship be allowed all Professional and other charges for his trouble in relation to the administration of my estate or the execution of the trusts of this my will or any codicil thereto as he would have been entitled to make and receive in respect of such business if he had not been an Executor and Trustee LASTLY I REVOKE all former Wills AS WITNESSES my hand this 23rd day of March One thousand nine hundred and sixteen.
  2. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), VPRS 28/ P3 unit 1095, item 174/834
    VPRS 7591/ P2 unit 632, item 174/834.
  3. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online).
  4. [S35] Probate Records, PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), 8/428. George Bengrey, Residence: Prahran, Occupation: Grocer
    VPRS 7591/P0001,.
  5. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1167-370 - Memo No 18691. Deborah White of Fairview Berwick Widow is registered as proprietor of the within described land as Executrix to whom probate of the will of William Morgan White who died on the 16th June 1896 was granted on the 14th August 1896. Dated the 5th January 1897.
  6. [S22] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (online) "Place of birth MELBOURNE."
  7. [S11] Newspaper - The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 11 Jul 1940, p4
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11312705
  8. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1167-370 - Red Ink No 3915580. Deborah White died on 10th July 1940. Probate of her will has been granted to Matilda Matthews of 52 Eglinton Street Moonee Ponds Widow. Dated 26th February 1941.
  9. [S185] Property Titles ; PROV (Public Record Office Victoria), C/T 1167-370 - Matilda Matthews of 52 Eglinton Street Moonee Ponds Widow and Jessie White of "Fairview" Berwick Spinster - joint proprietors.
  10. [S44] Index of burials in the cemetery of Berwick,
    5-409-A White William M 58 17/06/1896 296
    White William Morgan 1896 56 hus/ Deborah Marie bw1259
    5-409-A White D. F 94 1/07/1940 1050
    White Deborah Marie 1940 94 wife/ William Morgan bw1259.
  11. [S16] Newspaper - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), Thu 10 Jul 1941, p1
    https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/205171253
  12. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B114/1869 (par William Morgan WHITE & Deborah OBRIEN) - as Matilda WHITE, Birth registered at Ararat, Australia."
  13. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B151/1871 (par William WHITE & Deborah OBRIEN) - as Isabel WHITE, Birth registered at Arar, Australia."
  14. [S26] Victorian Government. BDM Index Victoria (Births) (online) "#B104/1876 (par Wiliam WHITE & Deborah OBRIEN) - as Jane Talbot WHITE, Birth registered at Arar, Australia."
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