George Marshman (abt. 1843 - 1913)

Born about 1843 in England, United Kingdom [uncertain]

Husband of Mary Ann (Vicary) Marshman — married 19 Feb 1863 (to 31 Aug 1911) in Gawler, South Australia, Australia

Died 22 Jan 1913 at about age 70 in Dublin, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

George was born in England, United Kingdom about 1843. He is the son of Joshua Marshman. He passed away in Dublin, South Australia during 1913.

George arrived in South Australia on 16 July 1848 with his parents on the vessel Sibella.^[1]

George married Mary Ann Vicary in Gawler, South Australia on 19 February 1863.^[2]

George died in Dublin, South Australia on 22 January 1913 at the age of 70 years.^[3] The following death notice was published in the South Australian newspaper, The Journal, on 23 January 1913:^[4]

MARSHMAN—On the 22nd January, suddenly, George Marshman, J.P., Mallala, in his 70th year. At rest.

George was buried at the Mallala Cemetery in Mallala, South Australia on 24 January 1913.^[5]

The following obituary was published in the South Australian newspaper, The Advertiser, on 23 January 1913:^[6]

Mr. G. Marshman had died suddenly. Mr. Marshman had been well known in the district for over 40 years. He had occupied the position of chairman of the district council of Grace continuously for the last 20 years. He was one of the members appointed by the Governor to the first District Council of Grace in 1874. He had been an active member of the community in all local matters, and had been chairman of the institute for a number of years and chairman of the vigilance committee. He was also an active temperance worker. He had acted as secretary of the local branch of I.O. Rechabites for the last 25 years, in addition to holding offices prior to this as C.R. and D.C.R. He was a prominent member of the Methodist Church. He was president of the Mallala branch of the Liberal Union from its inception, and an active worker in the cause. He was president of the Local Government Association, a justice of the peace for more than 30 years, and was universally esteemed.

Sources

1. ↑ 1848 'SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.', South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900), 19 July, p. 3. , viewed 07 Mar 2024, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article48727628
2. ↑ Genealogy SA, Online Database Search for Marriage Registration, viewed 6 March 2024 (Subscription required to view full details of the above registration) , Search results follow - Groom Surname: MARSHMAN, Groom Given Names: George, Bride Surname: VICARY, Bride Given Names: Mary Ann, Marriage Date: 19-Feb-1863, Marriage Place: St George Church Gawler, Groom Age: 20, Groom Marital Status: N, Groom Father: Joshua MARSHMAN, Bride Age: 20, Bride Marital Status: N, Bride Father: Henry VICARY, District: Barossa, Book/Page: 53/116
3. ↑ Genealogy SA, Online Database Search for Death Registration, viewed 6 March 2024 (Subscription required to view full details of the above registration) , Search results follow - Surname: MARSHMAN, First Names: George, Death Date: 22-Jan-1913, Age: 70, Gender: M, Marital Status: M, Place of Death: Dublin, Residence: Mallala, Relative: Not Recorded, District: Gilbert, Book/Page: 371/407
4. ↑ 1913 'Family Notices', The Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1923), 23 January, p. 1. , viewed 06 Mar 2024, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200865508
5. ↑ 1913 'Family Notices', The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), 23 January, p. 2. , viewed 06 Mar 2024, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59727729
6. ↑ 1913 'PERSONAL.', The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), 23 January, p. 9. , viewed 06 Mar 2024, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5365672

Surname: MARSHMAN Given Names: George Parents: Joshua & Emma nee HAGUE Life Information: Birth c1843 ENG. Death 22.1.1913. Burial Mallala SA. Arr SA 1848 SIBELLA. Occupation: Farmer Residence: Grace Plains, Owen, Mallala. Spouse(s): Mary Ann (19.2.1862 Gawler SA) Children: With Mary Ann: Alice Thamsin MARCH (1863-1937), Eliza Ann (1866-1867), Emma Jane SECOMB (1867-1952), Eleanor Hannah ADAMS (1869-1941), Rachel Sabina CRUMP (1870-1946), Joshua Geo. (1872-1957), Mary Ann (Polly) (1873-1947), Ada May HUXTABLE (1874-1952), David Joseph (1876-1877), Arthur Henry (1877-1941). Notes: Not Recorded Rec Type: Main SNcode: BISA1