Charles Harmony Blay (1851 - abt. 1924)

Born 4 Sep 1851 in New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Jessie (Alderes) Blay — married about 1877 in Goulburn

Descendants

Died about 1924 at about age 72 in New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Charles Harmony Blay was born on 4 Sep 1851 in New South Wales, Australia to parents George Blay and Esther (Hester) Cruise. He married Jessie Alders in 1877 in Taralga, Australia. Children: Ada May, George Williams, Lydia Esther, James Harmony, Beatrice Gertrude, Charles Joseph, Edward Wallace, John Thomas, Henry Angus, Harold Agnus. He died on 27 Aug 1924 in Taralga, Australia.

In 1891 he was living in Goulbourn, Argyle, New South Wales, Australia.

Obituary: "DEATH AT MYRTLEVILLE Mr. Charles Harmony Blay, a well known resident of Myrtleville, died at his residence on Wednesday last, aged 78 years. Some time ago, writes our Taralga correspondent, Mr. Blay had a new severe bout with sickness which left him in a weak state of health, but lately he seemed much better and hopes were entertained of his complete recovery. Last week, however, he was not so well, and he suddenly collapsed. The deceased spent the greater part of his life in this district and in conjunction with his sons, successfully carried on dairying. He is survived by a widow, six sons, and one daughter. Three of the sons, Mrssrs. J. H. Blay, Harold and Edward are residents of this district, the other three living in Sydney. Mr. George Blay, a well-known resident of Crockwell, is a brother, and Mrs. J. R. Keith, a sister. the remains were interred in the C. of E. cemetery at Stone Quarry, the funeral being very largely attended. The Rev. P. Bramble conducted the burial service." From The Goulburn Evening Penny Post (NSW), Thursday 4 Sep 1924 p.6

Sources

• New South Wales Australia Census 1891

• Australia Birth Index, 1851, Jamberoo, Kiama, Shoalhaven, New South Wales, Australia, parents George and Esther Blay

• Australia Death Index

• Australia Marriage Index

• New South Wales Australia Index to Deceased Estate Files

• Sydney Australia Anglican Parish Registers