Eleanor Botilda (Lond) Owen (1887 - 1948)

Born 1887 in Bena, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of William Owen Owen — married 1913 in Victoria, Australia

Died 10 Jan 1948 at about age 61 in Alexandra, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Elna also known by nickname Nellie was born about 1887. She passed away about 1948.

Parents Carl (Charles) Svenson Johan Lond (Rosenqvist) (1855–1947), born Sweden, and Elizabeth Ann Clover (1861–1923).

Sources

• BDM Victoria. Family name: LOND, Given name(s): Eleanor Botilda, Event: Birth, Mother's name: Elizabeth, Mother's family name at birth: CLOVER, Father's name: Carl Johan, Place of birth: BENA, Reg. year: 1886, Reg. number: 15866/1886. www.bdm.vic.gov.au
• Victoria, Australia, Marriage Index, 1837-1950 (ancestry.com). Name: William Owen, Gender: Male, Marriage Registration Year: 1913, Marriage Registration Place: Victoria, Australia, Spouse: Elna Botilda Lond, Reference Number: 9138.
• Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985 (ancestry.com). Name: Elna Botilda Owen, Birth Year: abt 1887, Age: 61, Death Place: Alexandra, Victoria, Father's Name: Charles Johan Lond, Mother's Name: Eliz Ann Clover, Registration Year: 1948, Registration Place: Victoria, Registration Number: 16004.
• Alexandra and Yea Standard and Yarck, Gobur, Thornton and Acheron Express (Vic. : 1908 - 1949) > Fri 16 Jan 1948 > Page 3 > DEATH OF MRS. ELNA B. OWEN. DEATH OF MRS. ELNA B. OWEN. The death occurred on Saturday last of Mrs. Elna B. Owen of Bon Street, Alexandra, after a long illness. The late Mrs. Owen was a woman of sterling qualities and a friend to all. Although her health of recent years had not been of the best, she always had a cheerful word for everyone with whom she came in contact. The funeral took place at the Alexandra cemetery on Sunday last. The Rev. S. Taylor officiated at the graveside, and Mr. A. E. Howell had charge of the funeral arrangements. Coffin bearers were-Messrs. T., R., and Ray Owen, R. Wilson, T. Ovendon, G. Maudouit, C. Lindham. Pall bearers - Messrs. G. E. Pearce, E. Collis, H. Clements, N. Raff, J. S. Mackrell, G. Loughron. The late Mrs. Owen was 61 years of age. A sorrowing husband and a family of one daughter and two sons are left to mourn their great loss. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/61193054
• https://www.ancestrylibrary.com.au/family-tree/person/tree/1737384/person/282182924561

See also:

• Bena is a town in the South Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. It is located 100 km south-east of Melbourne and 8 km from Korumburra. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bena,_Victoria
• Alexandra and Yea Standard and Yarck, Gobur, Thornton and Acheron Express (Vic. : 1908 - 1949) > Fri 14 Nov 1947 > Page 3 > MR. C. J. LOND. MR. C. J. LOND. Alexandra's oldest resident has passed on. We refer to Mr. Charles Johan Lond. who died on Saturday last, at the great age of 94 years. The late Mr. Lond was a highly respected person with a likeable disposition. Despite his great age he was active, and indulged in gardening at his daughter's home untlil quite recently. However, a few weeks ago his health began to fail and he was confined to bed, passing away as stated. The late Mr. Lond had been a resident of Alexandra and district for many years. He reared a large family, and down through the years he earned a big circle of friends. He possessed straight-forward principles, thereby endearing himself to many people with whom he had business dealings. The funeral look place at the Alexandra cemetery on Sunday last. Rev. Paul conducted the burial service, and Mr. A. E. Howell had charge of the funeral arrangements. The coffin bearers were- Messrs. R. Wilson, G. and L. Lond, R. Owen, A. Jolley, T. Ovendon. Pall-bearers-Messrs E. E. Payne, G. A. Payne, I. Peters, R. Palmer, D. Stillman and E. Gilbee. The late Mr. Lond was born at Engelholm, Sweden. He came to Australia in sailing ship "Sea Mar" in 1870. The ship was on her maiden voyage from Boston. Four daughters thirty five grand children and thirty seven great grand children are left to mourn the loss of a dear one. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/61192878