Jane (Christie) Morgan (abt. 1864 - 1939)

Born about 1864 in County Londonderry, Ireland

Descendants

Died 16 Oct 1939 at about age 75 in Singleton, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Jane CHRISTIE was born about 1864 in County Londonderry, Ireland. Her father was Ralph CHRISTIE (from marriage certificate, a Farmer)

Henry MORGAN and Jane CHRISTIE were married on 24 July 1883 at Glendermott, County Londonderry^[1].

Their children included:

Thomas Henry MORGAN 1885–1918

Leslie Christie MORGAN 1888–1947

Edith Emily MORGAN 1890–1976

Jeanette MORGAN 1893–1901

William Charles MORGAN 1896–1973

Earnest Ralph MORGAN 1900–1967

1901, 37 year old, wife and mother, Jane MORGAN was living in Drumard (Tullyniskane, Tyrone) with her husband, Henry (age 70, Farmer) and their children, Thomas (16), Leslie (14), Edith (11), William Charles (5) and Earnest Ralph (1)^[2].

Husband, Henry passed away in 1909 in County Tyrone, Ireland.

She passed away on 16 October 1939 in Singleton, New South Wales, Australia^[3] and was buried at the Glenridding Uniting Church Cemetery, Singleton, Singleton Council, New South Wales, Australia^[4].

Death Notice 18 Oct 1939^[5]

MORGAN.—October 16, 1939, at Singleton, Jane, beloved mother of Tom (killed in action), Leslie, Ernie (Lismore), Charlie (Singleton), Edith (Mrs. Bullinaria, Sydney).

Obituary 20 Oct 1939^[6]

DEATH OF MRS JANE MORGAN.

The death occurred on Monday last of Mrs Jane Morgan, at the age of 82. Deceased, who was a widow, resided with her son and in-law, Mr and Mrs Charles Morgan, of Glenridding Road. Born in Northern Ireland, the late Mrs Morgan had lived in N. S. Wales for the past 26 years. She had not enjoyed good health for the last two years. Her death bereaves three sons and daughter of a loved mother. They are Charles, Leslie, Ernest, and Edith. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon at the Presbyterian cemetery, Glenridding. Rev. J. S. Rapkins took the service at the church and graveside, and Messrs Partridge Bros, were in charge of funeral arrangements.

Research Notes

According to her obituary Jane arrived in Australia about 1913, unfortunately more research is required.

Sources

1. ↑ Irish Genealogy. Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: SR District/Reg Area - Londonderry; Marriage of HENRY MORGAN and JANE CHRISTIE on 24 July 1883. Party 1 Name HENRY MORGAN; Party 2 Name JANE CHRISTIE; Date of Event 24 July 1883; Group Registration ID 2248872; SR District/Reg Area Londonderry. www.irishgenealogy.ie
2. ↑ The National Archives of Ireland. 1901 Irish Census. http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Tyrone/Tullyniskane/Drumard/1737540/

   Residents of a house 4 in Drumard (Tullyniskane, Tyrone)

   Morgan Henry 70 Male Head of Family Presbyterian

   Morgan Jane 37 Female Wife Presbyterian

   Morgan Thomas H 16 Male Son Presbyterian

   Morgan Leslie C 14 Male Son Presbyterian

   Morgan Edith E 11 Female Daughter Presbyterian

   Morgan William Charles 5 Male Son Presbyterian

   Morgan Earnest Ralph 1 Male Son Presbyterian

3. ↑ Department of Justice, New South Wales, Registry of Birth, Deaths and Marriages: Death. MORGAN, JANE; 24207/1939 RALPH; MARTHA; SINGLETON. https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/
4. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53498982/jane-morgan : accessed 19 July 2022), memorial page for Jane Morgan (unknown–1939), Find a Grave Memorial ID 53498982, citing Glenridding Uniting Church Cemetery, Singleton, Singleton Council, New South Wales, Australia ; Maintained by Catherine Wilkes (contributor 50576313).
5. ↑ Family Notices (1939, October 18). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 12. Retrieved July 19, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article17618550
6. ↑ DEATH OF MRS JANE MORGAN. (1939, October 20). Singleton Argus (NSW : 1880 - 1954), p. 6. Retrieved July 19, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article81953683