Bridget (Gorman) Yardy (abt. 1831 - 1907)

Born about 1831 in Ireland

Descendants

Died 24 Jan 1907 at about age 76 in Dungog, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Bridget (Gorman) Yardy was born in Ireland.

Bridget was born about 1831 in County Clare to Ellen and Arthur^[1]. She immigrated to NSW age 5, travelling with her mother Ellen Smyth ^[2]

She married Richard Yardy.

Children

1. Mary A
2. John R. ^[3]
3. Jane E. ^[3]
4. William J.
5. Rose H. ^[3]

She passed away in 1907. ^{[4] [5]}

Death. — The death occurred on Thursday last, at her residence, Bandon Grove, of Mrs Bridget Yardy, aged 76, a very old resident of the district, senile decay being the cause. Deceased, and her husband were among the early settlers of the river, having lived on the Williams the greater part of their lives. Her remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the Bendolba cemetery, the Rev. F. A. Cadell performing the burial service. She leaves two daughters, Mrs Ikin (Bandon Grove), Mrs Kennedy (Fosterton), and one son, Mr. J. Yardy (Bandon Grove). We tender them our sincere sympathy.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162937716/bridget-yardy Bridget Yardy Memorial ID 162937716
2. ↑ Birth Year: abt 1812 Age: 27 Arrival Date: 8 Jan 1839 Vessel Name: Charles Kerr Bridget Gorman Birth Year: abt 1834 Age: 5 Arrival Date: 8 Jan 1839 Vessel Name: Charles Kerr New South Wales Passenger Lists
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3} Local and General (1907, January 29). Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser (NSW : 1894 - 1954), p. 2. Retrieved July 16, 2021, from Death
4. ↑ Death Certificate
   New South Wales BDM Registration: 1123/1907
   YARDY BRIDGET
   Father: ARTHUR
   Mother: ELLEN
   District: DUNGOG
5. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 16 July 2021), memorial page for Bridget Gorman Yardy (1831–24 Jan 1907), Find A Grave: Memorial #162937716, citing Bendolba Anglican Cemetery, Bendolba, Dungog Shire, New South Wales, Australia ; Maintained by Stombell (contributor 48335209) .

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