Ellen (Callaghan) Crane (abt. 1858 - 1927)

Born about 1858 in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary, Ireland

Ancestors

Wife of Daniel Crane — married 23 Sep 1878 in Queensland, Australia

Died 20 Feb 1927 at about age 69 in Rosewood, Queensland, Australia

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Biography

Ellen Callaghan Event date: 23/09/1878 Event type: Marriage registration QLD Marriage Registration details: 1878/C/1026 Spouse: Daniel Crane

Ellen Crane Event date: 20/02/1927 Event type: Death registration QLD Death Registration details: 1927/C/574 Mother: Catherine O'Brien Father/parent: John Callaghan

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 - 1954), Mon 21 Feb 1927, Page 4 PERSONAL The death took place early yesterday morning, at Rosewood (writes our correspondent), of Mrs. Ellen Crane, wife of Mr. Daniel Crane, of the Commercial Hotel. The late Mrs. Crane had been in delicate health for some time, but retired to rest on Saturday night apparently in her usual good spirits. When Mr. Crane took the customary cup of tea to her bedside about 5 a.m., he found that she had passed peacefully away in her sleep. The late Mrs, Crane, who was 69 years of age, was born at Glen of Arlough, County Tipperary, Ireland, and came to Queensland in the ship Light Brigade when she was only five years of age. She proceeded to Ipswich, where she went to school, and later to Lanefield. She was married at Rosewood on September 24, 1878, and went to live at Lanefield, where Mr. Crane carried on farmlng until two years ago, when they came to Rosewood, where they have resided since. The late Mrs. Crane was held in the highest esteem by a large circle of friends, and was noted for her hospitality and kindly disposition. She leaves, besides her husband , a grown-up family of six sons and one daughter. The daughter is Mrs. G. Geddes (Rosewood), and the sons are - Messrs. Daniel (Pittsworth), John (Blackall). Michael (Roadvale), Jeremiah (St. Lawrence), Patrick (Roma-street), and Bernard (Rosewood). Three sons - Joseph, James, and Francis - predeceased her. A sister (Mrs. Hughes) resides at Laidley, and a brother (Mr. Jerry Callaghan) resides at Wynnum. The flag at the Farmers' Hall was flown half mast yesterday as a tribute to a worthy pioneer. The funeral will leave St. Brigid's Church on Monday morning, at 10.30, for the Railway Station, thence by train to Ipswich, and proceed to the Ipswich Cemetery.

The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), Mon 21 Feb 1927, Page 12 DEATH OF MRS. E. CRANE IPSWICH, February 21. The death has occurred of Mrs. Ellen Crane, wife of Mr. Daniel Crane, licensee of the Commercial Hotel, Rosewood, at the age of 69 years. She had been in delicate health for some time, and retired to rest on Saturday night apparently in her usual good spirits. When Mr. Crane took the customary cup of tea to her bedside, about 5 o'clock yesterday morning, he found that his wife had passed away in her sleep. The late Mrs. Crane was born at Glen of Arbough, County Tipperary, Ireland, and came to Queensland with her parents in the sailing ship, Light Brigade when five years old. She came to Ipswich to reside, and remained here until she married Mr. Crane in 1878, when she went to live in the Rosewood district. She leaves besides a widower, one daughter and six sons, one of whom, Patrick, resides at Roma Street, Brisbane. Mr. Jeremiah Callaghan, of Wynnum, is a brother of the deceased lady.

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 - 1954), Mon 21 Feb 1927, Page 2 FUNERAL NOTICES. CRANE.—The Friends of Mr. D. CRANE and FAMILY, Commercial Hotel, Rosewood, are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of his deceased Wife and their Mother (ELLEN CRANE), to move from St Mary's R.C. Church, Ipswich, at 2.30 o'clock THIS (MONDAY) AFTERNOON for the Ipswich Cemetery. GEORGE DOWDEN, Undertaker.

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 - 1954), Mon 20 Feb 1928, Page 1 Family Notices IN MEMORIAM. CRANE.—At Rosewood, on February 20th, 1927, Ellen (Nellie) Crane, beloved wife and mother, Daniel Crane and family. Her end was peace—may she rest in peace.

Sources

• QLD Marriage Registration details: 1878/C/1026
• QLD Death Registration details: 1927/C/574
• Obituary : The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), Mon 21 Feb 1927, Page 12
• Funeral Notice : Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 - 1954), Mon 21 Feb 1927, Page 2
• In Memorium : Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 - 1954), Mon 20 Feb 1928, Page 1