Lila Mable (Crossman) Pearce (1896 - 1971)

Born 1896 in Orange, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of Horace Stanley Pearce — married 14 Jun 1924 in Orange, New South Wales, Australia

Died 3 Sep 1971 at about age 75 in Orange, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Lila (Crossman) Pearce was born in the Colony of New South Wales (1788-1900)

Lila Mable Crossman was born on 17 February 1896, the daughter of Ada Mary Bouffler and Arthur Bruce Crossman. Her birth was registered at Orange, NSW.^[1] She was the first of six children.

Lila Mable Crossman, daughter of Ada Mary Bouffler and Arthur Bruce Crossman, married Horace Stanley Pearce, son of Sarah Hitchings and Robert Charles Pearce, on 14 June 1924. The marriage was registered at Orange, NSW.^[2][3] They had at least one child who is still living.

Lila Mable Pearce (Crossman) passed away on 3 September 1971. Her death was registered in Orange, NSW. ^[4] She was survived by her husband, Horace, and at least one child who is still living, and several grandchildren who are still living.

Research Notes

Birth

1. NSW BDM - Birth Index: 15170/1896 ^[1]
   • Name: Crossman, Lila M
   • Father: Arthur B
   • Mother: Ada M
   • District: Orange

   (The index search for Lila narrows date of birth to 17/02/1896)

Marriage

1. NSW BDM - Marriage Index: 7852/1924 ^[2]
   • Groom Surname: Pearce
   • Groom Given Name(s): Horace S
   • Bride's Last name at Time of Marriage: Crossman
   • Bride's Given Name(s): Lila M
   • District: Orange

   (The Index search narrows date of marriage to 14/06/1924)

2. WEDDING. (1924, June 16)^[3]

   Leader (Orange, NSW : 1899 - 1945), Monday 16 June 1924, page 2

   _______

   WEDDING.

   PEARCE—CROSSMAN.

   Canon Taylor officiated at a quiet wedding at Holy Trinity Church of England, early on Saturday morning, the contracting parties being Lila Mary, eldest daughter of Mrs. Crossman and the late Mr. A. B. Crossman, of Autumn and March Streets, and Horace, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pearce, of Rosedale. Mr. F. Crossman was best man. The bride, who was away by her uncle, Mr. H. V. Crossman, was charmingly gowned in grey marocain with hat to tone, and carried an ivory-bound prayer-book. Miss Edna Crossman bridesmaid, was attired in blue marocain, with hat to tone, and carried a posy of carnations and sweet peas. The reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother ...

Passing

1. NSW BDM - Death Index: 57755/1971 ^[4]
   • Last Name: Pearce
   • Given Names: Lila Mable
   • Father's Given Name(s): Arthur Bruce
   • Mother's Given Name(s): Ada Mary
   • District: Orange

   (The index search narrows date of death to 03/09/1971)

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} NSW BDM - Birth Index: 15170/1896, https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/, accessed 18Apr2017
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} NSW BDM - Marriage Index: 7852/1924, https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/, accessed 18Apr2017
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} WEDDING. (1924, June 16). Leader (Orange, NSW : 1899 - 1945), p. 2. Retrieved September 19, 2021, from https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255307394
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} NSW BDM - Death Index: 57755/1971, https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/, accessed 18Apr2017