Amelia Esther (Martin) Ferris (1882 - 1937)

Born 26 Dec 1882 in Queensland, Australia

Wife of Walter Ferris — married 25 Jul 1904 in Queensland, Australia

Descendants

Died 25 Aug 1937 at age 54 in Balcomba, Queensland, Australia

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Biography

Amelia was born in 1882, and she was the daughter of Boyle Martin and Sarah Henderson. ^[1]

Birth registration: Amelia Esther Martin Birth date:26/12/1882 Mother's name:Sarah Henderson Father/parent's name:Boyle Martin Registration details:1883/C/8132 Source: Qld BDM

She was from Miriam Vale before she married Walter Ferris in 1904. ^{[1] [2]}

Marriage registration: Amelia Esther Martin Marriage date:25/07/1904 Spouse's name:Walter Ferris Registration details:1904/C/876 Source: Qld BDM

Amelia was heavily involved with public affairs and had been a member of Gladstone Tennis Club, Gladstone Amateur Swimming Association, foundation associate member of the Gladstone Golf Club, Gladstone Hockey Club, Girl Guides, Country Women's Association, Agricultural Association, Church of England Ladies' Guild, and an indefatigable worker with the Red Cross especially during the Great War. ^[2]

Amelia passed away at Balcomba Private Hospital at the age of 54 years in 1937. ^{[1] [2]} She is interred at the old Gladstone cemetery alongside her husband Walter. ^[3]

Death registration: Amelia Esther Ferris Death date:25/08/1937 Mother's name:Sarah Henderson Father/parent's name:Boyle Martin Registration details:1937/C/2916 Source: Qld BDM

Burial (26 Aug 1937) Gladstone, Queensland, Australia Source: Find a Grave

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Queensland Government - Births, deaths & marriages
   - Family history research service [1]
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} The Observer ; Gladstone, Qld. 30 Sep 2009: page 21. [2]
3. ↑ Gladstone Regional Council - Cemetery Search [3]

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