Born in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
Ancestors 
Daughter of Joseph Godfrey
and Sarah Ann (Bunyan) Godfrey
Sister of
Ellen (Godfrey) Ison, Emma (Godfrey) Collier, Sarah A (Godfrey) Jepson, Joseph Godfrey jr, William Godfrey, John Godfrey and George Godfrey
[spouse(s) unknown]
Died
at about age 66
in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Profile last modified
| Created 24 Sep 2014
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Biography
- National Advocate Bathurst, NSW Fri 31 Aug 1923 Page 2 Funeral
The funeral of the late Mrs. Martha Phillips took place yesterday afternoon. The previous night the remains were taken to the Baptist Church and before the funeral started the Rev. James Hunter held a service and spoke of Mrs. Phillips' long connection with the church concluding with prayers. The hymn Safe in the Arms of Jesus was sung. The remains were encased in a silver mounted polished coffin on the lid of which was Blessed are they who die in the Lord and At Rest The coffin bearers were the deceased's brothers and nephews. The chief mourners were Mrs. G. D Ison, (sister) Messrs Joseph, William and George (brothers) and many of her nephews. Many old friends and relatives of the family also attended. Some nice floral tributes were placed on the coffin. Mr. Hunter also officiated at the graveside.
Sources
- NSW BDM Marriages
Registration Number Groom's Family Name Groom's Given Name(s) Bride's Family Name(s) Bride's Given Name(s) District
2772/1896 PHILLIPS JOHN GODFREY MARTHA BATHURST
- NSW BDM Deaths
Name Registration Number Father's Given Name(s) Mother's Given Name(s) District
PHILLIPS MARTHA J 14972/1923 JOSEPH SARAH PARRAMATTA
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