Anthony McElroy
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Anthony Stephen McElroy (1872 - 1937)

Anthony Stephen McElroy
Born in Shepherds Hut near Bordertown, South Australiamap
Ancestors ancestors
Husband of — married 28 Jun 1899 in At home in the Parish of Kanwinka, near Comaum, Coonawarra, South Australiamap
Descendants descendants
Died at age 64 in Penola, South Australiamap
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Biography

Anthony Stephen McElroy was born in 1872 near Bordertown in South Australia, son of Anthony McElroy. [1]

Anthony married Maria Jane Malcom (1876-1946), of Comaum, and they had seven children together. [1]

Anthony passed away on 9 Jun 1937, [1] and was buried on 10 Jun 1937 at the Penola Cemetery in Penola, South Australia. His grave stone inscription: [2]

In Loving Memory of
Anthony Stephen McElroy
Died 9th June 1937
Aged 64 Years
At Rest

Research Notes

Anthony's obituary: [1]

OBITUARY.
Mr ANTHONY McELROY
After a long illness, which extended over many years, with fifteen months of acute suffering, Mr. Anthony Stephen McElroy passed away at his homestead, "Hawthorns," Penola, on June 9. Mr. McElroy was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony McElroy, of Penola, and was born in a shepherd's hut on the boundary of the Ninety Mile Desert, near Bordertown, in 1872.
When he was twelve years of age he began work as a shepherd at Katnook, then owned by the late Mr. John Riddoch. He later took up land at Monbulla, which he farmed successfully, and then relinquished to purchase property at Penola and also Comaum. Mr. McElroy was greatly interested in the project of tobacco growing in the South-East, and with his sons, was among the most successful growers in the district. The deceased was one of the most highly respected citizens of the town, and was a strong adherent and supporter of the Presbyterian Church.
He had been a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters Lodge since he was a boy.
Mr. McElroy married Miss Maria Malcolm, of Comaum and besides his widow, he leaves seven children and 12 grandchildren to mourn the sad loss. The children are Messrs. Harold, Archie, Dave, and George of Penola; Mrs. Millard and Mrs. Soper (Langkoop) and Miss Annie McElroy (Penola).

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 OBITUARY. (1937, June 19). Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA : 1861 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved March 27, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77996504
  2. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185338258/anthony-stephen-mcelroy: accessed 26 March 2023), memorial page for Anthony Stephen McElroy (30 Sep 1872–9 Jun 1937), Find a Grave Memorial ID 185338258, citing Penola Old Cemetery, Penola, Wattle Range Council, South Australia, Australia; Maintained by Michelle McMc (contributor 48289525).




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