An only child, Clare was born in 1906 to Samuel Daniel and Clara Daniel (nee Chilver) in Traralgon, Victoria. Sadly, her mother passed away when she was 3 years old, and she was raised by Samuel and Clara's brother and sister (there were 3 marriages amongst the Daniel and Chilver families). Samuel fought in World War I and returned to take up land in Warragul. Clare was her father's housekeeper and when she met and married Cecil Silby, he remained with them. They had 3 children, Dawn, Gilbert and John. Cecil died in 1972 after a heart attack. Clare continued to live in Warragul and after a short illness, passed away in 1991.
The Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Victoria, Australia, Birth Records
The Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Victoria, Australia, Marriage Records
Public Record Office Victoria; North Melbourne, Victoria; Victorian Wills, Probate and Administration Records 1841-1925; Series: VPRS 7591
Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980
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