Mary Elizabeth (Mews) Green (abt. 1848 - 1918)

Born about 1848 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of James Joseph Green — married 6 Apr 1871 in Guildford, Western Australia, Australia

Died 27 Apr 1918 at about age 70 in Havelock-street, West Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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Biography

MARY ELIZABETH MEWS (Mews-57)

PARENTS. John Charles Mews & Elizabeth (Bishop) Mews

BIRTH. Abt. 1848, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

BIRTH. WA BDM Birth Reg: #1065/1848

Family name Mews

Given names Mary Elizabeth

Father John

Mother Bishop Elizabeth

Place of birth Perth

MARRIAGE. 6 Apr 1871, Guildford, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE. 6 Apr 1871, James Joseph Green, son of George Green & Jane (Beacham) Green

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #3226/1871

Family name Mews

Given names Mary Elizabeth

Family name of Spouse Green

Given names of Spouse James Joseph

Place of marriage Guildford

Children: Not known

Death of Spouse: 31 Mar 1907, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH. 27 Apr 1918, 57 Havelock-street, West Perth, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH. WA BDM Death Reg: #405/1918

Family name Green

Given names Mary E

Place of death District of Perth

DEATH NOTICE. GREEN. — On April 27th, 1918, at her residence, 57 Havelock-street, West Perth, W.A., Mary Elizabeth Green, relict of the late James Joseph Green. Aged 70 years.

FUNERAL NOTICE. GREEN. — The friends of the late Mrs. MARY ELIZABETH GREEN, relict of the late James Joseph Green, of 57 Havelock-street, West Perth, are respectfully invited to follow her remains to the place of interment the Methodist portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave her late residence, 57 Havelock-street, West Perth, at 10.30 o'clock on MONDAY MORNING, the 29th inst. Friends wishing to attend the Funeral may proceed by the 11 o'clock train from Perth.

OBITUARY. FUNERAL OF OLD COLONIST. OLD MEMORIES REVIVED. We regret to report the death of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Green, relict of the late James Joseph Green, who was well-known to the old residents of Perth and the State.

The late Mrs. Green was the eldest daughter of the late John Charles Mews, who arrived in the State with his parents in the sailing ship Rockingham, in 1830. The landing place was then unnamed, but afterwards named after the vessel. Mr. Mews' parents brought with them a house ready framed for erection, and a complete outfit for shipbuilding, an industry which he started at Perth. The business was afterwards removed to Fremantle, and is still in existence.

The vessel in which the family arrived was careened on Garden Island, but by some accident slipped off, and was lost. It is owing to this fact that the place is known as Careening Bay. Mr. Mews also brought with him a number of sheep, and a large supply of stores; this was necessary, as in those days, only one sailing vessel a year called at Fremantle. In some cases a greater time elapsed between the visits. The only inhabitants of Rockingham at that time consisted of aboriginals, who caused the Mews settlers some anxiety. They even went as far as trying to prevent the party from landing.

The late Mrs. Green's father was a boy of seven years when he landed with his parents, and courageously and cheerfully assisted his father in the uphill work of settlement. At the age of 26 years, he married Miss Elizabeth Bishop, of Perth, to whom was born two sons and six daughters, of whom four daughters and two sons are alive. The late Mrs. Green was the eldest daughter of the family, and at the age of 25 years was married to the late Mr. J. J. Green, on the 6th of April 1871 by the Rev. H. B. Grimalde, of Guildford. A family of four sons and three daughters survive her.

The family of Mews are descendants of the late Dr. Peter Mews, who was Bishop of Bath and Wells, who died in 1706, and was buried in Winchester Cathedral, where a monument commemorates his fidelity to King and country. The late Mrs. Green was well-known to a large circle of friends in Perth and suburbs; she was a member of the Wesley Church, and took an interest in all matters pertaining to the progress of all those associated with her. She was of great assistance to the early pioneers of the State.

Her funeral was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. The chief mourners were:—Messrs. Walter, Arthur, Aubrey, and Percy Green (sons), W. Mews (brother), J. Mitchell, sen., and E. Randell (brothers-in-law), J. Mitchell, H. Mitchell, S. Mews, J. Mews, W. and H. Green, C Pearson, J. Halliday, and Bert Lawrence (nephews). The pallbearers were: — Messrs. F. and C. Spencer, J. Hawkins, H. Hocking, E, J. Donnelly, and W. Bell.

Amongst those present were: — Messrs. A. Lawrence, A.H. Wasley, F. Glaskin, D. Milne, J. Nicholls, W. Gray, J. Bryant, Jack Nicholls, J. Wansbrough, J. Williams, C. Salier, M. L. Lloyd, W. Hay, F. Graham, H. Pearson, G. Meyer, G. Drabble, C. Johnston A. Oakley, J. B. Hawkins, T. Anthoness, W. Arnott, J. Lowes, P. J. Hawkins, H. Hatfield, F. Mackie, and many others. Wreaths and floral tributes were received from many friends. The Rev. Brian Wibberley, assisted by the Revs. Bray and Barclay, officiated at the grave, and the funeral arrangements were in the hands of Donald J. Chipper and Son.

BURIAL. KARRAKATTA CEMETERY

GREEN MARY ELIZABETH

Age 70 years

Place of residence W PERTH

Date of Death 27/04/1918

Area or Denomination WESLEYAN

Section DA

Gravesite 0062

The Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians

MEWS, Mary Elizabeth, b. 1848, dtr. of John Charles & Elizabeth, m. 1871 James Joseph GREEN b. 1845. ^[1]

MEWS, John Charles, b. 28.5.1823, d. 11.1.1905, son of Thomas William & Mary Elizabeth (nee Bogg), arr. 20.5.1830 per Rockingham with parents, m. 18.4.1847 Elizabeth BISHOP b. 1828, dtr. of John & Elizabeth. Chd. Mary Elizabeth b. 1848 d. 1918, John Charles b. 1849 d. 1849, Sarah Jane b. 1850 d. 1916, William Frederic b. 1854 (Congr), Eliza Ann b. 1856, John Charles b. 1859 d. 1945. Walter Andrew b. 1861 d. 1933, Arthur William b. 1863, Agnes Matilda b. 1865. Perth boatman at Mt. Eliza. Carter & firewood contractor. Bt. Town Lots 1865 & 1868. Qualified as a juror l50 real estate. Employed 12 T/L men 1851-1874 mostly cutters & limeburners. ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ The Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians, pre-1829-1888, Vol 3, M, pg 2153. [compiled by Rica Erickson] https://www.friendsofbattyelibrary.org.au/bicentennial-dictionary
2. ↑ The Bicentennial Dictionary of Western Australians, pre-1829-1888, Vol 3, M, pg 2153. [compiled by Rica Erickson] https://www.friendsofbattyelibrary.org.au/bicentennial-dictionary

• Birth: WA BDM Birth Reg: #1065/1848

• Marriage: WA BDM Marriage Reg: #3226/1871

• Death: WA BDM Death Reg: #405/1918

• Death & Funeral Notices: The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950) Sat 27 Apr 1918, Page 8: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/81758551

• Obituary: The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950) Fri 3 May 1918, Page 3: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/81765354

• Burial: http://www2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch/details.php?id=KB00019869