Julia Ellen (Livermore) Griffin (1828 - 1897)

Born 1828 in Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Wife of Alexander Charles Griffin — married 22 Feb 1851 (to 3 Nov 1897) in Holy Trinity, St Philip, Bristol

Descendants

Died 3 Nov 1897 at about age 69 in Thalaba, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Julia Ellen Livermore was born about 1828 in Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom. She was baptised in Exeter, Holy Trinity on 30 December 1828, and was the daughter of Thomas and Eliza ^[1]

Julia and Alexander Charles Griffin were married in Holy Trinity, St Philip, Bristol on 22 February 1851, their fathers were recorded as Thomas Livermore and Charles Griffin ^[2]

Alexander was born about 31 October 1826 in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Their children were:

• Julia Helen Griffin (about 1852–about 1875)
• Alfred Egbert Griffin (about 1854–about 1937)
• George Edward Griffin (about 1856–about 1927)
• Louisa Lucy Griffin (about 1858–about 1943)
• Charles Alexander Griffin (1860–about 1888)
• Gerald James Griffin (about 1862– )
• Harriet Jane Griffin (about 1864–about 1952)
• Clara Emiline Griffin (about 1867–about 1889)
• Frederick William Griffin (about 1868–about 1925)
• Walter Neville Griffin (about 1868–about 1948)
• Arthur Edwin Griffin (1870–1957)
• Ernest Osmond Griffin (about 1871– )
• Herbert Francis Griffin (about 1873–about 1953)
• Robert F Griffin (about 1873– )

Julia passed away about 3 November 1897 at her residence at Thalaba, Dungog, Colony of New South Wales. She was the daughter of Thomas and Eliza. ^[3]

• Added by Sue Yates

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/227239075/julia-ellen-griffin

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "Devon Baptisms"
   Archive: South West Heritage Trust
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 30 September 2023)
   Julia Levermore baptism on 30 Dec 1828 (born 1828), daughter of Thomas & Eliza, in Exeter, Holy Trinity, Devon, England.
2. ↑ Marriage: "Bristol, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938"
   Bristol Archives; Bristol, England; Bristol Church of England Bishop Transcripts of Parish Registers; Reference: Ep/V/4/22
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61686 #92264293 (accessed 30 September 2023)
   Julia Livermore (full age) marriage to Alexander Charles Griffin on 22 Feb 1851 in Holy Trinity, St Philip, Bristol.
3. ↑ Death: "Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985"
   Nsw Pioneer Index - Federation Series 1889-1918; Registration Number: 11591
   Ancestry Record 1779 #3153885 (accessed 30 September 2023)
   Julia E Griffin death 1897, child of Thomas & Eliza, in Dungog, New South Wales.

• NSW BDM RECORDS
• DEATH GRIFFIN JULIA E 11591/1897 THOMAS ELIZA DUNGOG

• Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser (NSW : 1894 - 1954) *Fri 5 Nov 1897 Page 2 Local and General.
• DEATH. — We regret to record the sudden death of Mrs J. Griffin, of Thalaba. Deceased, who was 76 years of age, was found dead in her bed on Wednesday morning, having expired during the night from heart disease. She was the wife of Mr J. Griffin, one of our first school teachers, and a very old resident of the district. Her remains were interred in the C. E. portion of the Dungog cemetery yesterday. The funeral was largely attended, and the Rev. O. E. Hill conducted the burial service.

• Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser (NSW : 1894 - 1954) *Tue 9 Nov 1897 Page 2
• The Late Mrs. Griffin. — In our last issue in recording the death of Mrs J. Griffin, of Thalaba, it was stated that death was due to heart disease, and was very sudden. It appears that although her death was un-expected, she had been ill a few days. On Monday morning she was ill, but on Tuesday, feeling better, she went about the home as usual. On Wednesday she become worse and expired that evening at 5 p.m. Mrs. Robert Berry kindly nursed her during her illness, and she received every possible care and attention. She was 65 years of age, and was a very old and much respected resident of the district.

• BURIAL Dungog General Cemetery
• Dungog, Dungog Shire, New South Wales, Australia

• MEMORIAL ID 227239075.

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/227239075/julia-ellen-griffin: accessed 01 October 2023), memorial page for Julia Ellen Livermore Griffin (unknown–3 Nov 1897), Find a Grave Memorial ID 227239075, citing Dungog General Cemetery, Dungog, Dungog Shire, New South Wales, Australia; Maintained by Lucas (contributor 50499237).