Matilda Jane (Argall) Shillabeer (1899 - 1969)

Born 6 Jul 1899 in Kiata, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of Ernest Miller Shillabeer — married 6 Jun 1934 in Footscray, Victoria, Australia

Died 20 Aug 1969 at age 70 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

GENERAL NOTES: Known as JANE.

BIRTH: Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 about Matilda Jane Argall: Name: Matilda Jane Argall Father's Name: Richd Nancarrow Argall Mother's name: Sarah Ann Walker Birth Place: Kiata, Victoria Registration Year: 1899 Registration Place: Victoria Registration Number: 19754.

Digger - Federation Index. Victoria 1889-1901: Surname: ARGALL Given Names: Matilda Jane Event: Birth Sex: Father: Richd Nancarrow Mother: Sarah Ann WALKER Birth Place: KIATA Year: 1899 Reg. Number: 19754.

In her early years, she attended school at Gerang Gerung, by horse. She helped her mother with the daily chores. (One birth date is 11 Aug 1899 in Kiata, Victoria).

Australian Electoral Rolls, 1901-1936, Victoria - 1924, Wannon, Lowan, Dimboola: Matilda Jane Argall, Gerang Gerung, Home Duties. Australian Electoral Rolls, 1901-1936, Victoria - 1931, Wannon, Lowan, Dimboola: Matilda Jane Argall, Gerang Gerung, Home Duties.

MARRIAGE: Married at the Presbyterian Church, Footscary by Rev. W J Harris, uncle of the bride (believed to be #3791 - the son of her grandmother's second marriage).

Digger - Marriage Index Victoria 1921 - 1942: Ernest Miller SHILLABEER to Matilda Jane ARGALL Year 1934 Reg. No. 5816. On marrying, she moved to Ballarat, but she returned frequently to Kiata which she loved. She was a devout christian and helped her neighbours in many ways. Had one child - Patricia Ann who married a WILLIS.

Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 about Matilda Jane Shillabeer: Name: Matilda Jane Shillabeer Gender: Female Electoral Year: 1936 State: Victoria District: Ballaarat Subdistrict: Learmonth.

Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 about Matilda Jane Shillabeer: Name: Matilda Jane Shillabeer Gender: Female Electoral Year: 1937 State: Victoria District: Ballaarat Subdistrict: Learmonth.

Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 about Matilda Jane Shillabeer: Name: Matilda Jane Shillabeer Gender: Female Electoral Year: 1942 State: Victoria District: Ballaarat Subdistrict: Learmonth.

Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 about Matilda Jane Shillabeer: Name: Matilda Jane Shillabeer Gender: Female Electoral Year: 1949 State: Victoria District: Ballaarat Subdistrict: Gong Gong.

Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 about Matilda Jane Shillabeer: Name: Matilda Jane Shillabeer Gender: Female Electoral Year: 1954 State: Victoria District: Ballaarat Subdistrict: Learmonth.

Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 about Matilda Jane Shillabeer: Name: Matilda Jane Shillabeer Gender: Female Electoral Year: 1963 State: Victoria District: Ballaarat Subdistrict: Learmonth.

Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980 about Matilda Jane Shillabeer: Name: Matilda Jane Shillabeer Gender: Female Electoral Year: 1968 State: Victoria District: Ballaarat Subdistrict: Learmonth.

DEATH: Death registered in the State of Victoria, Australia (No. 18569/69). Cause of death: Influenza myocarditis - 2 weeks. Arteriosclerosis - years; Chronic nephritis - 2 years.

Australia Death Index, 1787-1985 about Matilda Jane Shillabeer: Name: Matilda Jane Shillabeer Death Place: Ballarat, Victoria Age: 70 Father's Name: Richard Argall Mother's name: Sarah Ann Walke?? Registration Year: 1969 Registration Place: Victoria Registration Number: 18569 Estimated birth year: abt 1899.

Digger - Death Index. Victoria 1921-1985: Surname: SHILLABEER Given Names: Matilda Jane Father: Argall Richard Mother: Sarah Ann WALKER Death Place: BALL Age: 70 Year: 1969 Reg Number: 18569 Event: Death.

BURIAL: She is buried in Kiata Cemetery.

Sources

• Argall One-name Study.