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Mary (Martin) Avery (1833 - 1909)

Mary Avery formerly Martin
Born in Winchelsea, East Sussex, Englandmap
Ancestors ancestors
Wife of — married 24 Feb 1853 in Seaham, Colony of New South Walesmap
Descendants descendants
Died at age 76 in Purfleet, New South Wales, Australiamap
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Biography

Mary was the oldest daughter, and second child of William and Cordelia Martin born in 1833 in Winchelsea, England . [1] She was six years old when the "Coromandel" sailed from Plymouth on the 14th June, 1838, along with her parents and three siblings William 9, Ann 4, and Sarah 18 months old, the journey lasted 3.5 months, landing in Sydney on 2nd October, 1838.

Like the rest of the family, Mary spent her early years on the Williams River, NSW. Here she met and married Thomas Avery, in 1853.[2] The following year they moved to the Manning, living at Tinonee, before buying land in Taree.

Thomas established a flour mill on a small stream, where Fotheringham Park is now. The stream became known as Mill Creek, the mill was a landmark for many years, disease affecting the local wheat crop ultimately closed the mill.

The Avery's then moved across the Manning River to Carter's Creek, then finally at Purfleet, where they purchased part of the McLennan Estate, spending the rest of their lives there, both dying on their property in 1909.[3][4]
("From Winchelsea to Kelvin Grove: A Martin Family History 150 Years in Australia" 1838-1988 Published by Classic Printers, Taree. NSW. Australia.)

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser , Friday 2 April 1909 - Page 3
Personal Items
Mrs Thomas Avery, of Purfleet, aged 76 years, who died on the Manning last week, had lived all her life on the lower rivers. Her late parents (Mr. and Mrs. W. Martin) were early settlers at Bandon Grove, on the Williams. [5]
The Methodist (Sydney) Saturday 25 December 1909 - Page 6
IN MEMORIAM.
In loving memory of our dear parents in Heaven.
March 25th, 1909, at her residence, "Purfleet", Mary Avery, suddenly, aged 76 years ; also on
June 28th, 1909, at his residence, "Purfleet", Thomas Avery, after much suffering, aged 78 years.
"For Ever with the Lord."
Inserted by their son and daughters. [6]



Sources

  1. https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J3GK-DVM
  2. Marriage RegistrationNew South Wales State Government Births, Deaths, Marriages Marriage Registration details: Registration Number: 356/1853 V1853356 81; Groom's Family Name: AVERY; Groom's Given Name(s): THOMAS; Bride's Family Name(s): MARTIN; Bride's Given Name(s): MARY; District: JR
  3. Death RegistrationNew South Wales State Government Births, Deaths, Marriages Death Registration details: Name: AVERY MARY; Registration Number: 3440/1909; Father's Given Name(s): WILLIAM; Mother's Given Name(s): CORDELIA; District: TAREE
  4. BurialAustralian Cemeteries Index: Inscription Number 8248779 - Mary Avery
  5. Obituary 1909 'Personal Items.', The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser (NSW : 1886 - 1942), 2 April, p. 3. , viewed 14 Jun 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article127876837
  6. In Memoriam notice 1909 'Family Notices', The Methodist (Sydney, NSW : 1892 - 1954), 25 December, p. 6. , viewed 14 Jun 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article155405757
  • "From Winchelsea to Kelvin Grove: A Martin Family History 150 Years in Australia" 1838-1988 Published by Classic Printers




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Born in England she arrived in Australia with her parents on The "Coromandel" in 1838.
posted 25 Mar 2014 by William Ferrett GDSE, RMRN   [thank William]
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