Eliza Jane (Harris) Vidler (1871 - 1942)

Born 7 Nov 1871 in Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of George Stephen Vidler — married 28 Nov 1893 in Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia

Died 12 Jun 1942 at age 70 in Kiama, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Eliza Jane Vidler was born 7 November 1871 at Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia, and her birth was registered at Kiama, New South Wales, Australia ^[1], the daughter of Frank Harris and Mary Ann Watson and her siblings were ister of John William Harris, Edward Harris, George Harris, Elizabeth Susannah Harris, Mary Ann (Harris) Snell, Frank Harris Jr., Thomas James Harris, Elizabeth Priscilla (Harris) Ward and Horace Samuel Harris .

Eliza married George Stephen Vidler on 28 November 1893 at Rose Cottage, Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia ^[2] and their children were Cecil Vidler, Clement Vidler, Harold Vidler and Esther May (Vidler) Williams.

On 28 November 1943, family and friends came together to celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary of George and Eliza at their home at "Mayville," Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia and the following was printed on page 3 of the The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal on 1 December 1943:
Golden Wedding at Jamberoo. Mr. and Mrs. G. Vidler. Fifty years ago, on the 28th November, 1893, the marriage was solemnised by the Rev. C. J. McCoy of Miss Eliza Harris, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris, and Mr. George Stephen Vidler, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vidler, at Rose Cottage, Jamberoo. On Sunday last, 28th November, some 25 relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Vidler, "Mayville," Jamberoo, to celebrate the Golden Wedding anniversary. The wedding breakfast was very tastefully arranged, and pride of place was given to the beautiful golden wedding cake, made by Mrs. Vidler and very nicely decorated by Mr. J. Jones, of Jamberoo. Regret was expressed that Mrs. James Ward, of Smithtown, North Coast, Mrs. Vidler's sister and bridesmaid, was unable to be present, but she was ably represented by her daughter, Mrs. Lawrence, of Harbord. After the wedding cake was cut, little Norma Lawrence presented Mrs. Vidler with an Early Victorian posy, which had been made by Miss Myrtle Rutledge. Acknowledging congratulations and good wishes, Mr. Vidler thanked them all on behalf of his wife and himself. Many telegrams were received by the guests of honour from their four children, grandchildren, other relatives and friends ^[3].

Eliza passed away on 12 June 1942 at the Kiama District Hospital at Kiama, New South Wales, Australia ^[4][5] and she was buried in the Australia DEATH 1949 (aged 77–78) Kiama, New South Wales, Australia BURIAL Jamberoo General Cemetery, Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia ^[6].
The following obituary was printed on Page 3 of the Kiama Independent: on 25 June 1949:
Mrs. E.J. Vidler—77 Years.
The death occurred in Kiama District Hospital on Sunday, 12th June, of Mrs. Eliza Jane Vidler, of Jamberoo at the age of 77 years. Mrs. Vidler, who was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris, had not enjoyed the best of health in recent years and during the past 12 months had spent a good deal of time in hospital.
Her main interest was in her home, where she had a beautiful garden with a vast assortment of botanical specimens. She was a very good neighbour and was always ready to help, particularly in case of sickness. She is survived by her husband Mr. George Stephen Vidler, two sons, Clement, of Bexhill, Richmond River, Harold (Queensland), and one daughter May (Mrs. Williams, of Windsor). One son Cecil predeceased her.
The funeral left the Methodist Church, Jamberoo, on Tuesday, 14th for the Jamberoo Cemetery. Rev. R. C. Clark officiated. Messrs. C. Vidler, L. Vidler, E. Harris and L. Snell acted as pall bearers at the Church and four members of the Jamberoo R.S.S.A.I.L.A. at the graveside. Floral tributes were received from the following: ... (list omitted)^[7].

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: New South Wales Australia Births: Name: HARRIS ELIZA J Registration number 11771/1871 Father: FRANK Mother: MARY A District: KIAMA
2. ↑ Marriage: New South Wales Australia Marriages: Registration number 4188/1893 Groom's Name: VIDLER GEORGE S Bride's Name: HARRIS ELIZA J District: KIAMA
3. ↑ Golden Wedding: The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal (NSW : 1899 - 1947), p. 3. December 1, 1943 GOLDEN WEDDING:. (Retrieved May 28, 2017)
4. ↑ Death: New South Wales Australia Deaths: Name: VIDLER ELIZA JANE Registration number 14209/1949 Father FRANK Mother MARY ANN District KIAMA
5. ↑ Death & Funeral Notices: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW: 1842 - 1954), June 13, 1949, p. 10. Family Notices:
   1. VIDLER, Eliza Jane. — June 12, 1949, at Kiama District Hospital, beloved wife of George Stephen Vidler and dear mother of Cecil (decd.), of Queensland, Clement, of Bexhill, Richmond River, Harold, of Queensland, and May (Mrs. Williams), of Windsor, aged 77 years.
   2. VIDLER -The Relatives and Friends of Mr George Stephen Vidler and Family are kindly invited to attend the Funeral of his beloved Wife and their dear Mother ELIZA JANE VIDLER; to leave the Methodist Church, Jamberoo To-morrow (Tuesday) after a Service commencing at 1.30 pm for the Jamberoo Cemetery
6. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave: Eliza Jane Vidler: BIRTH 7 Nov 1871 Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia DEATH 1949 (aged 77–78) Kiama, New South Wales, Australia BURIAL Jamberoo General Cemetery, Jamberoo, Kiama Municipality, New South Wales, Australia PLOT Utg, B Find A Grave: Memorial #51129176
7. ↑ Obituary: Kiama Independent (NSW: 1947 - 1954), p. 3. June 25, 1949 Mrs. E.J. Vidler—77 Years: )