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Addis, Thomas and Anne

 

 

 

Addis, Thomas

Burial Register Details:

Previous No.	Current No.	Date	Name	Age	Section	Lot	Note
1098	925	15.4.1899	Addis, Thomas	54	CE2	65	–
925	1098	31.10.1903	Addis, Anne	–	CE2	65	Full

Inscription:

Thomas / beloved husband of / Annie Addis / died April 15th 1899

Links:
Image No: 10071 (2-32)

Biography:

Thomas Addis was the only son of James Addis and was born in Gloustershire, England. When 10 he came to Australia with his family and settled initially in Camberwell. He moved to Lilydale 26 years ago about 1884) and established his butchering business.
He married Annie Goodall at St James Cathedral Melbourne and they had three daughters.  His sister was Elizabeth Baker, a former licensee of the Olinda Hotel, Lilydale.
While working Mr Addis was caught in a shower of rain which led to a cold then pleurisy and his death.
The pall bearers were Messrs W. and G. Williams, W. and M. Supple. [Lilydale Express 21-04-1899 pg2]

Thomas Addis’ death notice states he died on April 15 and was interred at Lilydale Cemetery on April 16. His wife was Annie Addis and his only sister was Mrs E. Baker of Auburn. [The Argus 18-04-1899]

Addis, Anne

Biography:

Annie Goodall married Thomas Addis at St James Cathedral Melbourne and had three daughters – Mrs T. Chandler, A.E. and A.I. Addis.

Obituary:

Mrs Addis, one of the oldest and most respected residents of the district, and relict of the late Thomas Addis, died her residence, Lilydale on Saturday last, after a long and painful illness. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, when the remains were interred in the local cemetery. Rev. Keith Forbes conducted the burial service and the mortuary arrangements were carried out by Messrs Burton and Sons. The deceased lady, who was 55 years of age, leaves three daughters to mourn the absence of a loving mother, and for them widespread sympathy is felt. (Lilydale Express 06-11-1903 pg 2 and 3.)

References: The Argus 18-04-1899; Lilydale Express 21-04-1899 and 06-11-1903.

Ahern, John and Bridget

John Ahern

Burial Register Details:

* No burials in the Burial Register A from 1885 to 1889.Therefore John Ahern not listed but is listed on the GMCT digital Burial Register as RC3 30.

Inscription:

Gloria in Excelsis Deo / Erected by / Bridget Ahern / in memory of her beloved husband / John Ahern / native of Mitchell’stown Cork Ireland / who died 12 Octr 1888 / aged 72 years. / May his soul rest in peace. / Also of his beloved wife / Bridget / who died April 29th 1890 / aged 50 years /  . . .

Notes:
Links:
Image: 10349 (11-27)
No information.

Bridget Ahern

Magisterial inquiry:

On Thursday a magisterial inquiry was held by Mr W. Laidlaw JP into the circumstances surrounding the death of Bridget Ahern who was found dead in her bed at Mooroolbark on Wednesday April 30th . . . William Lyons said on oath that he was living with his aunt. He assisted her in the general farm work. She had been complaining of a pain in her side and on evening of 29th asked him to heat bricks for her feet as they were very cold. Before he retires she said she felt better. About 6.30 the next morning he went to her room and found her dead. There was no sign of a struggle. Dr W. H. Dutton made a post mortem examination. There were no external signs of violence. The lungs showed old traces of chronic bronchitis . . cause of death was fatty degeneration of the heart. . . [ Lilydale Express 03-05-1890]

References: Lilydale Express 03-05-1890.

Ahern, Maurice, Charles and Elizabeth

Maurice Ahern

Burial Register Details:

Previous No.	Current No.	Date	Name	Age	Section	Lot	Note
890	168	24-06-1877	Ahern, Maurice	44	RC1	69/70	–
168	890	18-07-189	Ahern, Charles Michael	22	RC1	69/70	Full
168	2136	23-10-1926	Ahearn, Elizabeth A.	82	RC1	69	–

Inscription:

In / loving memory / of / Maurice Ahern / died 22nd June 1877 / aged 44 years. / Erected by his beloved wife / Elizabeth. / Elizabeth Ahern / died 23-10-1926 aged 82. / Charles Ahern / died 17-07-1898 aged 22

Note: Different spelling of Ahern for Elizabeth in the Burial Register.
Links:
Image No: 10221 (8-6)

Biography:

Maurice Ahern was from County Cork, Ireland and established his 217 acre farm known as The Pines in Mooroolbark. It was bounded by Hull, Taylor and Cambridge roads. He built the original homestead and the mixed farm boasted barns, brick silos, milking sheds. The orchard had Kentish cherries while crops to feed the dairy and fat cattle were also grown on the property. He married Elizabeth Brice and they had six children. Sadly he died when only 44 years old. [Nostalgia Corner, The Mail 04-06-1959]

Charles Michael Ahern

No information.

Elizabeth Ahern

Biography:

Born Elizabeth Brice she was born in County Cork Ireland, the daughter of John Brice who had taken up property in Hull Road, Mooroolbark. She was described as straight, erect and handsome in appearance. She drove her phaeton until just before her death. Of her six children only the eldest child Mary Ellen. She married into the Sherlock family. [Nostalgia Corner, The Mail 04-06-1959 and Border Country pg53]
References: Mail 04-06-1959; Border Country, G.F. James and LDHS File

Aitken, Florence Edith

Williams, Louisa Sarah

Louisa Sarah Williams

Burial Register Details:

Previous No.	Current No.	Date	Name	Age	Section	Lot	Note
1588	1512	18-09-1914	Williams, Louisa S.	56	CE2	311	–
1512	1588	12-07-1916	Aitken, Florence	88 *	CE2	311	–

* The Burial Register gives Florence’s aged as 88 when she was in fact aged 33 years old when she died. (Pat Wade descendant)

Inscription:

In loving memory of / Louisa Sarah / wife of / J. Williams / mother of Florence, Norman and Maude / died 18th Sept. 1914 aged 56. / Also / Florence Edith / wife of Jo. Aitken / mother of / Alan, Kenneth and Leslie / died 11th Jul. 1916 aged 88

Links:
Image: 10066 (2-28)

Death notice:

Williams – On the 18th inst. at ‘Sunnyside’, Seville, Louisa Sarah, dearly beloved wife of Joseph, and loving mother of Florence, Norman, and Maude. Aged 56. [Lilydale Express 25-09-1914]

Thanks:

Williams – Mr Joseph Williams and family desire to thank their many relatives and friends for expressions of sympathy, letters, telegrams and floral tributes received during their recent sad bereavement; especially thanking Dr Syme for his attention; also Rev. G. Gilder. ‘Sunnyside’, Seville. [Lilydale Express 25-09-1914]

Florence Aitken

Florence Edith Atkin (nee Williams) was the first wife of John Osborne Aitken. (Pat Wade descendant)

References: Lilydale Express 25-09-1914.

Aitken, Margaret

Burial Register Details:

Previous No.	Current No.	Date	Name	Age	Section	Lot	Note
1307	1187	10-08-1906	Aitken, Margaret	63	P2	201/202	–
1187	1367	08-08-1911	Aitken, William Smith	73	P2	201/202	–

Inscription:

Sacred to the memory / of / Margaret / the beloved wife of / William Smith Aitken / died 9th August 1906 / aged 63 years. / A devoted wife and loving mother. / Thy will be done.

Links: See also 10173 – William Smith Aitken.
Image: 10174 (6-14)

Biography:

Margaret Brown was born in Stewarts Town, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. She sailed for Australia in 1866 on Queen of the South. She met and married William Smith Aitken in central Victoria. They took up land in Beenak Rd, Wandin becoming orchardists. [Wandin its Orgins and Early Development]
References: Wandin its Orgins and Early Development, Annette and Neville Lord.

Aitken, Rose Martha

Burial Register Details:

Previous No.	Current No.	Date	Name	Age	Section	Lot	Note
–	1903	15-04-1921	Aitken, Rose Martha	44