Augusta (Wyborn) Mayer (1861 - 1950)

Born 16 May 1861 in Mount Vincent, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of Francis Andrew Clifton Hector — married 28 Apr 1882 in East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

Wife of Maximillian Mayer — married about 1900 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Died 29 Mar 1950 at age 88 in New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Augusta (Wyborn) Mayer was born in the Colony of New South Wales (1788-1900)

Augusta was born at Mount Vincent on 16 May, 1861. She is the daughter of Edward Wyborn and Emma Ashton. ^[1][2]

She was baptised on 3 Aug, 1861 at Christ Church, Mount Vincent, New South Wales, Australia. Her family were residing at Mount Vincent and her father's occupation was listed as settler.^[3]

Augusta married Francis Andrew Clifton Hector at East Maitland on 28 Apr, 1882. ^[4]

Just 5 months after the death of her husband, Augusta gave birth to their daughter Emma Hector on 13 Oct, 1882.^[5]

On 2 Sep, 1885, Augusta gave birth to her second daughter Ethel Wyborn, in East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia.^[6] Ethel would later use the surname of Hector.

Augusta gave birth to a son, Harold Wyborn, on 28 Sep, 1891, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ^[7] Harold later took his stepfather's surname of Mayer.

In 1894, Augusta, along with Robert Kerr, was arrested and charged of break and enter of the Burrangong Hotel. It was alleged that they had stolen seven bottles of whisky, a bottle of brandy, two bottles of port, and a bottle of rum. Augusta was discharged of the crime, and Robert Kerr was committed for trial at Quarter Sessions.^[8][9]

Evening News, Monday 11 Jun 1894, Page 6:

"Robert Kerr, 20, laborer, and Augusta Hector, 31, widow, were before Mr. Giles, S.M., at the Central Police Court, on Saturday, charged with having burglariously broken and entered the dwelling house of Henry Bywater, 653 George Street, and stolen therein seven bottles of whisky, a bottle of brandy, two bottles of port wine, and a bottle of rum, value of £2 6s 6d. They were arrested by Senior Constables Murdoch and Fullerton, who applied for a remand till Wednesday next, which was granted."

Augusta married Maximilian Mayer in 1900 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.^[10]

In 1930, Augusta appeared on the electoral roll, residing at Toronto, New South Wales, Australia.^[11]

Augusta passed away on 29 Mar, 1950.^[12] She was privately interred on 31 Mar, 1950 at Sandgate Cemetery in Sandgate, New South Wales, Australia.^[13][14]

Probate was published on 31 Aug, 1950. Emma May Hector was named sole executrix.^[15]

Sources

1. ↑ https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/ NSW Birth Certificate Registration No. 9108/1861. Father's given name - Edward. Mother's given name - Emma. District - Maitland.
2. ↑ "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 14 April 2020, 23:09), entry for Augusta Wyborn (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:28Y1-MKH ); contributed by various users.
3. ↑ Baptism: Mount VIncent (Christ Church) Baptism Register, 1843-1868, online images, The University of Newcastle Australia (Living Histories) (https://livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/78768#idx196259 : accessed 11 Oct 2022), Augusta Wyborn, baptism, 1861, page 8.
4. ↑ Marriage Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages : accessed by Nigel Clark 11 Oct 2022), Index entry for FRANCIS ANDREW HECTOR and AGUSTA WYBOM; District: EAST MAITLAND; Registration Number: 5191/1882. (Note spelling error in her surname).
5. ↑ Child's Birth: BDM Births Registration details: Name: Emma M. Hector; Registration number: 20655/1882; Father's Given name(s): Frank; Mother's Given name(s): Augusta; District: East Maitland; accessed by Brad Jones 11 Oct, 2022.
6. ↑ Child's Birth: BDM Births Registration details: Name: Ethel Wyborn; Registration number: 24782/1885; Father's Given name(s): ; Mother's Given name(s): Augusta; District: East Maitland; accessed by Brad Jones 11 Oct, 2022.
7. ↑ Birth Index: BDM Births Registration details: Name: Harold Wyborn; Registration number: 2749/1891; Father's Given name(s): ; Mother's Given name(s): Augusta; District: Sydney; accessed by Brad Jones 11 Oct, 2022.
8. ↑ Criminal Register: "New South Wales, Australia, Police Gazettes, 1854-1930"
   New South Wales Government. Police Gazettes. Series 10958, Reels 3129-3143, 3594-3606. State Records Authority of New South Wales. Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia
   Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
   Ancestry au Record 1942 #593838 (subscription required, accessed 11 October 2022)
   Name: Augusta Hector; Event Place: New South Wales, Australia; Event Type: Theft; Publication Date: 20 Jun 1894; Page #: 213
9. ↑ Police Courts: The Sydney Morning Herald, Monday 11 June 1894, page 6, at (https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111100453 : newspapers.com). Clipped 11 Oct, 2022.
10. ↑ Marriage Index: BDM Marriages Registration details; Registration Number: 30/1900; Groom's Family Name: Mayer; Groom's Given Name(s): Maximilian; Bride's Family Name(s): Hector; Bride's Given Name(s): Augusta; District: Sydney; accessed by Brad Jones 11 Oct, 2022.
11. ↑ 1930 Electoral Register: "Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980"
    Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
    Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
    Ancestry au Record 1207 #2616569 (subscription required, accessed 8 October 2023)
    Name: Augusta Mayer; Gender: Female; Electoral Date: 1930; Electoral Place: Teralba, Hunter, New South Wales, Australia.
12. ↑ Death Index: BDM Deaths Registration details: Name: Augusta Mayer; Registration Number: 10584/1950; Father's Given Name(s): Edward; Mother's Given Name(s): Emma May; District: Stockton; accessed by Brad Jones 11 Oct, 2022.
13. ↑ Funeral Notice: "Family Notices" Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954) 1 April 1950: 2. Web. 11 Oct 2022 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article140630728>.
14. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/180487541/augusta-mayer: accessed 11 October 2022), memorial page for Augusta Mayer (unknown–1950), Find a Grave Memorial ID 180487541, citing Sandgate Cemetery, Newcastle, Newcastle City, New South Wales, Australia; Maintained by Stombell (contributor 48335209) .
15. ↑ Probate Notice: "Advertising" The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) 31 August 1950: 15. Web. 11 Oct 2022 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article18181678>.

Acknowledgements

The initial profile of Augusta Wyborn was created by Nigel Clark on 20 Sep 2021.

Please feel free to add/change any relevant information and sources to improve this biography