Annabella (McLeay) Matheson (abt. 1826 - 1902)

Born about 1826 in Scotland, United Kingdom [uncertain]

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Died 14 Apr 1902 at about age 76 in Port Gawler, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

Annabella was possibly born in Scotland, United Kingdom about 1826. She passed away in Port Gawler, South Australia during 1902.

Annabella died in Port Gawler, South Australia on 14 April 1902 at the age of 76 years.^[1] The following death notice was published in the South Australian newspaper, The Evening Journal, on 15 April 1902:^[2]

MATHESON.—On the 14th April, Anna Bella, relict of the late James Matheson, of Buckland Park, aged 76 years.

Annabella was buried at the Two Wells Cemetery in Two Wells, South Australia on 16 April 1902.^[3][4]

The following obituary was published in the South Australian newspaper, The Border Watch, on 16 April 1902:^[5]

Mrs. Rebecca (sic) Matheson, relict of the late Mr. James Matheson, of Buckland Park, and for many years a resident of the Mount Gambier district, died at the residence of her son, Mr. Simon Matheson, at Buckland Park, on Monday night. The late Mr. Matheson was one of the first shepherds in the employ of the late Dr. Browne, and a very early colonist. Relinquishing his station-work he took a farm at Yahl from Dr. Browne, which he carried on for a number of years. Then he sold out, and re-entered the services of Dr. Browne. He was manager of the Buckland Park estate for some years prior to his death, over 20 years ago. His son, Mr. Simon, succeeded him in the management, and Mrs. Matheson resided with him till her death. She was about 83 (sic) years of age. When resident in this district she was very highly respected. She leaves four sons and three or four daughters. A telegram intimating her decease was received yesterday morning by Mr. W. Williams, of the South Eastern Foundry.

Sources

1. ↑ Genealogy SA, Online Database Search for Death Registration, viewed 1 April 2024 (Subscription required to view full details of the above registration), Search results follow - Surname: MATHESON, First Names: Annabella, Death Date: 14-Apr-1902, Age: 76, Gender: F, Marital Status: W, Place of Death: Port Gawler, Residence: Port Gawler, Relative: James MATHESON (DH), District: Port Gawler, Book/Page: 285/57
2. ↑ 1902 'Family Notices', Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1869 - 1912), 15 April, p. 2. (ONE O'CLOCK EDITION), viewed 21 Jan 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200785237
3. ↑ 1902 'Family Notices', Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1869 - 1912), 16 April, p. 2. (ONE O'CLOCK EDITION), viewed 21 Jan 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200785347
4. ↑ Genealogy SA, Online Search of 'South Australia Cemeteries' Database, viewed 1 April 2024 (Subscription required to view full details of the above registration), Search results follow - Surname: MATHESON, First Names: Annabella, Death Date: 14-Apr-1892, Burial Date: Not Recorded, Age: 76, Cemetery: Two Wells, Relations: Wife of James, Notes: Died Buckland Park., Source: Memorial Inscription, Source 2: Not Recorded, Photo: Not Recorded, District Code: 10 EventYear: 1892
5. ↑ 1902 'Advertising', Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA : 1861 - 1954), 16 April, p. 2. , viewed 21 Jan 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article77494557

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