Hubert William Raleigh (1874 - 1944)

Born 1874 in South Melbourne, Colony of Victoria

Husband of Denise (Ryan) Raleigh — married 13 Apr 1907 in Toorak, Victoria, Australia

Died 25 Mar 1944 at about age 70 in Rochester, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Hubert William RALEIGH was born in 1874 in South Melbourne, Colony of Victoria^[1]. His parents were William Thorp RALEIGH and Matilda Jane HEBDEN.

Denise RYAN and Hubert William RALEIGH were married on 13 April 1907 at St. John's Church, Toorak, Victoria, Australia^[2].

Marriage Article 20 Apr 1907^[3]

RALEIGH-RYAN.

The wedding of Hubert William, elder son of Mr. W. T. Raleigh, Goronga, Gembrook, and Denise, eldest daughter-of Mr. Harry Ryan, Allanvale, South Yarra, took place at St. John's Church, Toorak, on April 13, the Rev. C.E. Drought officiating. The bride wore white spotted chiffon over glace silk, berthe of duchesse lace, and Honiton lace veil; sapphire and diamond ring from the bridegroom, and a bangle from her parents. She also carried a shower bouquet of white carnations, heath, and asparagus fern. She was given away by her father. The bride's two sisters, Misses Mollie and Ellis Ryan, and bridegroom's sisters, Adeline and Hilda Raleigh, were bridesmaids, in cream crystal silk; pale blue velvet hats, trimmed with gold and silver roses, and carried wands with shower bouquets of cream roses and pale blue ribbons. The bridegroom's gifts to them were pearl and turquoise brooches. The best man was Mr. Herbert Williams, and groomsman Mr. Ewen Wanliss. The bride travelled in cream serge coat and skirt, brown velvet collar; brown and green felt hat, and black fox furs.

Their children included:

Charles William Hebden RALEIGH abt. 1909-1910

Denise Elizabeth RALEIGH 1913-1990

George Hebden RALEIGH 1916-1943

Priscilla RALEIGH 1918-1988

He passed away on 25 March 1944 in Rochester, Victoria, Australia^[4] and was buried at the Rochester Civil Cemetery^[5].

Death Notice 27 Mar 1944^[6]

RALEIGH.—On March 25, at Rochester, Hubert William, beloved husband of Denise.

Obituary 29 Mar 1944^[7]

MR HUBERT RALEIGH

Mr Hubert William Raleigh, 69, whose death occurred recently at Rochester, was well known in legal circles in Melbourne as well as in northern Victoria. He was the elder son of the late Mr William Raleigh, of Melbourne, and was educated at Geelong GS, Trinity Hall, Cambridge, and Melbourne University. He graduated BA (Cantab) and LLB (Melb) and was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria in 1901. After some years with Blake and Riggall he bought a practice in Rochester. On his marriage in 1907 he acquired a property in the district, where he lived until his death. He was intensely interested in everything connected with the land, especially pasture improvement. Until recently Mr Raleigh continued his interest in many forms of sport, particularly shooting, tennis, and golf. He is survived by a widow, two daughters, and one son, George, who is a member of the AIF, and is at present a prisoner of war in Thailand.

Sources

1. ↑ Birth, Deaths and Marriages, Victoria Online Registry. Event: births; Registration number 17602 / 1874; Family name: RALEIGH; Given name(s) Unnamed Male; Place of event: S MELB, Australia; Mother's name Matilda Jane HEBDEN; Father's Name: William Thorp. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history
2. ↑ Birth, Deaths and Marriages, Victoria Online Registry. Event: marriages; Registration number 5113 / 1907; Family name: RALEIGH; Given name(s) Hubert Wm; Spouse's family name: RYAN; Spouse's given name(s) Denise. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history
3. ↑ Family Notices (1907, April 20). The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic. : 1864 - 1946), p. 45. Retrieved November 19, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139760738
4. ↑ Birth, Deaths and Marriages, Victoria Online Registry. Event: deaths; Registration number 17296 / 1944; Family name: RALEIGH; Given name(s) Herbert William; Place of event: ROCHESTER, Australia; Mother's name Matilda Jane HEBDEN; Father's Name: William Thorp RALEIGH. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history
5. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207508221/hubert-william-raleigh: accessed 19 November 2022), memorial page for Hubert William Raleigh (1874–1944), Find a Grave Memorial ID 207508221, citing Rochester Civil Cemetery, Rochester, Campaspe Shire, Victoria, Australia; Maintained by JandET (contributor 50196868).
6. ↑ "Family Notices" The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) 27 March 1944: 2. Web. 19 Nov 2022 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11812478>.
7. ↑ OBITUARY (1944, March 29). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 3. Retrieved November 19, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11820752

• "England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPLC-WCDS : 17 September 2018), Hubert William Raleigh in entry for George Henry Hebden, 21 Apr 1926; citing Probate, Australia, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain.; FHL microfilm .
• "Australia, Victoria, Index to Probate Registers, 1841-1989," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JVDM-YPX : 2 March 2021), Hubert W Raleigh, 22 Sep 1944; citing Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, series 360, record 897, Public Record Office, Victoria; FamilySearch digital folder 004105437.
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