Mary Ann Elizabeth (Simmons) Gosper (abt. 1858 - 1926)

Born about 16 Apr 1858 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Wife of Jonathan Gosper — married 21 Jul 1874 in Kurrajong, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 2 Jul 1926 at about age 68 in Upper Colo, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Mary Simmons ... ^[1] Mary was born McClutchey and when her mother, Elizabeth married Richard Simmons, Mary took his name.

Obituary:^[2]

MRS. MARY ELIZABETH GOSPER

Another link with the past has been sundered by the death of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gosper, relict of the late Jonathan Gosper, who died some 20 years ago. This interesting old lady passed away at her home in Upper Colo on Friday last. Deceased was born in Sydney and was married to Jonathan Gosper at Kurrajong. To them was born the large family of 14 children, three sons and three daughters having predeceased their mother. Those who survive her are: Anneth, Laura, Ann, Lilly, Carl, Hulbert, Jesse and William. Old Hawkesburyites know of the generous hospitality of the late Jonathan Gosper and his good wife. Their home at Upper Colo was always open to friends and strangers alike, and both were greatly beloved. The remains were reverently laid to rest in the Gosper private cemetery at Upper Colo on Sunday last, where lie buried her husband and her deceased children. Rev. J. Scharkie (Methodist) conducted the service, and Mr. Chandler, of Windsor, conducted the funeral.

Sources

1. ↑ Entered by Paul Bech, Nov 12, 2012
2. ↑ Obituary, Windsor and Richmond Gazette, Friday 9 July 1926

• NSW Marriage Index 3747/1874
• NSW Death Index 14458/1926