Anna Maria Brook (abt. 1845 - 1932)

Born about 1845 in Chile, South America

Ancestors

Wife of Thomas William Garrad — married 1862 in Milton, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 3 Jan 1932 at about age 87 in Bowral, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Anna Maria Brook was born about 1845 in Chile, South America,^[1] where her parents are reputed to have joined a utopian cult.^[2] She was the daughter of of English immigrants Thomas Brook and Eliza Colton.

Anna married Thomas William Garrad at Milton or Ulladulla, NSW, on the 30th of May, 1862.^[3][4]

She died at Bowral, NSW, on the 3rd of January, 1932.^[5][6]

Diamond Wedding

DIAMOND WEDDING JUBILEE. MR. AND MRS. T. W. GARRAD.^[4]

...It is now our pleasing duty to chronicle another diamond wedding jubilee — that of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Garrad, not exactly district residents, but a worthy couple well and favorably known throughout Shoalhaven, and several members of whose family are esteemed citizens who have played a conspicuous part in the industrial and public life of this community — Mrs. A. C. Lamond, Mrs. R. A. Cork, Mrs. Wm. Evans, and Mr. "Bob" Garrad (whose magnificent voice has often charmed concert audiences). On Tuesday, 30th May, there was a full gathering of the family at Bowral to commemorate the unique occasion. In addition to those already named, there were present Mrs. Frost (Sydney) and Miss Garrad (Bowral). The old couple were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony on 30th May, 1862. Mr. Garrad was then 22 years of age, and his bride in her 18th year. The bridegroom was a native of UlladuIla, the second son of the late Robert Garrad, one of the earliest of the pioneer settlers of the Milton district. Mrs. Garrad's maiden name was Annie Brooks, her parents having come from America to Jamberoo, and afterwards to Ulladulla. The issue of the union was five daughters and one son, all surviving, and all of whom participated in the diamond jubilee celebration. The chief feature of the function was a family dinner held at Mrs. Bennett's private boarding establishment at Bowral. Mr. Bob Garrad presided over the happy re-union, and performed the pleasing duty of making a family presentation to the old couple— a wallet of notes — and this he did in appropriate terms. Mr. R. A. Cork, eldest son-in-law, proposed the health of the "Bride and Bride groom of 60 years" and Mr. T. W. Garrad suitably responded.

It may be mentioned that after their marriage Mrs. and Mrs. T. W. Garrad resided in Milton for upwards of 30 years, engaging in farming and business pursuits. Mr. Garrad took a lively interest in civic affairs, and for 12 years occupied a seat in the Ulladulla Council, 10 of which he occupied the Mayoral chair with considerable ability, Something over a quarter of a century ago, when their family had left the parental roof and most of than had made homes of their own, they shifted to Bowral, where they have since resided, enjoying the evening of their lives in quiet and happy content. Both Mr. and Mrs. Garrad are still in the enjoyment of good health for their advanced years. An old age, serene and bright, And lovely as a Lapland night, Shall lead them to their rest.

Obituary

Death of Mrs. Garrad.^[1] We regret to have to record the death of Mrs. Garrad, of Victoria Street, Bowral, relict of the late Mr. Thomas Garrad, one-time Mayor of Milton. Mrs. Garrad, who was 87 yeas of age, was bom in Chili, and as a child came from America with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brook, who settled in Milton. She was married In Milton and all her children were born there. About thirty years ago, Mrs. Garrad came to Bowral and had lived there ever since. Her husband died about four years ago. Mrs. Garrad was an active member of the Methodist Church and a zealous worker for its advancement until her last illness which commenced about eight months ago. Four daughters survive — Mrs. Frost and Miss Garrad, of Bowral, Mrs. A. C. Lamond, of Nowra, and Mrs. Cork, of Queensland.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} DEATH OF MRS. GARRAD. (1932, January 5). The Southern Mail (Bowral, NSW : 1889 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved November 5, 2018, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article114302811
2. ↑ Ancestry.com. "Utopian Cult" Posted 14 Apr 2007 by Kim Bowen
3. ↑ NSW BDM: marriage registration 3097/1862 GARRAD, THOMAS M, BROOK, ANNA MARIA, district: ULLADULLA
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} DIAMOND WEDDING JUBILEE. (1922, June 10). The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser (NSW : 1891 - 1937), p. 3. Retrieved November 5, 2018, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111926517
5. ↑ NSW BDM: Death registration 1302/1932 GARRAD, ANNA M, father: THOMAS, mother: ELIZA, district: BOWRAL
6. ↑ Family Notices (1932, January 4). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 8. Retrieved November 5, 2018, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16831470
   GARRAD.—January 3, 1932, Mrs. A. M. Garrad, widow of the late Thomas Garrad, Victoria-street, Bowral, in her 87th year. Funeral this day at 2.30.

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