Agnes (Kelly) Hay (1816 - 1870)

Born 4 Jan 1816 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Ancestors

Wife of Alexander Hay — married 16 Dec 1845 in The Kelly residence in Bewes St, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Descendants

Died 3 Aug 1870 at age 54 in Linden, Burnside, South Australia, Australia

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Name

Name: Agnes /Kelly/

Name: Agnes /Hay/

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Event

Event:

Type: Anecdote

Date: 2008

Note: SA Register on Thursday 4th August 1870

Death of Mrs Alexander Hay

We regret having to announce the death of Mrs Hay, wife of Mr Alexander Hay, M.P., which took place on Wednesday morning, August 3. The deceased lady had been suffering for some time from heart complaint; but it was not till a few days ago that any fatal result was apprehended. She was a guest at the wedding of one of Mr Duffield's daughters on the 13-th of last month, and it was thought, not being very well at the time, that the trip might do her good. The few days spent at Gawler did not have that effect, and on returning to town it was deemed advisable to call in Dr Whittell, who, with Dr Phillips, used every means in his power to bring about restoration, but without avail. Mrs Hay was one of the well-known family of Kellys, who, 12 in number, arrived here in September 1840, with Mrs Kelly, who was then a widow, the father, Mr James Kelly of Glasgow, having died a few years previously. Mrs Hay, who was one of six daughters, married Mr Hay 25 years ago, shortly before he went into business in Rundle Street; and in those early days of the colony had to bear with him many difficulties and hardships, which were afterwards rewarded by that well-earned success which placed them in a position of comfort and independence. Mr and Mrs Hay with their family of whom there are three daughters and one son living - twice visited England, the latter occasion being but a short while ago. They were both active members of the Stow Congregational Church, of which Mr Hay has been for the last five or six years a deacon, and.the loss of Mrs Hay will be deeplv regretted by her many friends, both there and elsewhere. Mrs Kelly died in the year 1862, but, with the exception of Mrs Hay and one other daughter, all the brothers and sisters are alive. Of the latter all but one are married and have children. The sons are, with one exception, engaged in farming operations, having been the pioneers in several districts, where they have, by their industry, raised themselves to positions of respect and affluence among their fellow-colonists. The eldest son is Mr John Kelly, well known in Adelaide, where he is engaged in an agency business. The other brothers are Messrs Henry Kelly, J.P., Bagot's Well; William Kelly and James Kelly, of Riverton; Joseph Kelly and Adam Kelly, of Alma. The second generation of the family, too, is becoming numerous, there being no less than 68 sons and daughters living, several of them married and in business on their own account. There is no doubt the deserved respect in which M-r Hay is held will ensure him the sympathy in his bereavement of many friends both in town and in the country. It will be remembered he sat as the representative of Gumeracha in the House of Assembly till his departure for England on his second visit, and that on his return he was again elected member for Gumeracha with Mr Sandover, and subsequently, after the dissolution of the late Parliament, for East Torrens, which position he now fills. He also held office as Commissioner of Public Works in two o'l the Hon. Thomas Reynolds' Ministries in 1860 and 1861. The funeral of Mrs Hay will leave Linden on Friday morning for the Cemetery, where the service will be performed by the Rev. C W Evan, B.A., and there will no doubt be a large number present.

SA Register Saturday 6th August 1870

Funeral of Mrs Alexander Hay

The mortal remains of the late Mrs Hay were interred in the West Terrace Cemetery on Friday morning, August 5. The cortege was very lengthy, and was followed by representatives of nearly every class of the community. In the first mourning carriage there were Mr Hay and his son, the Rev. C W Evan, and Mr Kelly. In the other mourning carriages there were the Messrs Kelly, Mr Wm Malcolm, Mr J Luxmoore, and the Deacons of the Stow Church Messrs D Adamson, H Giles. H Dean, C Kelsey and M Goode. We also noticed among those present the Rev. Messrs C Manthorpe, J Davidson, J Jefferis, J Lyall, T Davis, A Scales, J R Ferguson, and E Griffiths. There were also the Hon. the Chief Secretary, the Hons. W Morgan, J H Barrow, W Parkin, T Reynolds, J Carr. A Blyth and T English, Messrs D Murray, M.P., W Duffield, M.P., W Townsend, M.P., J Darling, M.P., J Smith, J Frew, W Palmer, G R Debney, W Harcus, W Peacock, R Stuckey, L Scammell, J Whyte, B N Conigrave, A Dowie and many other well-known colonists. On arrival at the grave the Rev. C W Evan read the burial service and delivered a short, but touching address, in the course of which he referred to the loss which had been sustained in the death of the deceased. The Church of God on earth had suffered loss, and her family had suffered loss - a loss which they alone could tell. They had, however, their sympathy and prayers, and they had a better sympathy than they could give - even the precious and helpful sympathy of Him who had been touched with a feeling of their infirmities, and who had Himself passed through the sorrows of mortality. But however great the loss to them was, to her it was unspeakable gain - 'Absent from the body she is present with the Lord.' Let the lessons of the open grave teach them the lessons of their own mortality. What was life but a vapour a flower of the grass that bloomed and faded. Life at the longest was short, but the work of life was great, and the issues of life were eternal. Let them be admonished by the injunction, 'Be ye also ready; whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might'. Mr Evan then offered an earnest prayer, and the mournful ceremony ended.

The conduct of the funeral arrangements was entrusted to Mr G R Debney.

Baptism

Baptism:

Date: 28 JAN 1816

Place: Barony, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Source: #S2

Page: OPR 622 Vol 5

Sources

Source S2

Title: Barony Glasgow, Record Type: Baptism, Location: 622, Vol Title: 5

Abbreviation: Barony