Marion Matheson (1870 - 1902)

Born 9 Jun 1870 in Warwick, Queensland, Australia

Ancestors

Died 24 May 1902 at age 31 in Wentworth, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Marion was born on 9 June 1870 in Warwick, Queensland, Australia. She was the daughter of John Matheson and Mary MacKenzie. She was a nurse and for five years prior to her passing had been Matron of the Wentworth Hospital, New South Wales, Australia. She passed away on 24 May 1902 in Wentworth, New South Wales, Australia as a result of inflammation of the bowels caused by eating preserved grapes.

QLD & NSW BDM Records

Marion Matheson Event date: 09/06/1870 Event type: Birth registration QLD Birth Registration details: 1870/C/3382 Mother: Mary Mackenzie Father/parent: John Matheson

Name : MATHESON MARION NSW Death Registration Number : 7465/1902 Father's Given Name(s) : JOHN Mother's Given Name(s) : MARY District : WENTWORTH

Burial

Marion Matheson BIRTH : 8 Jun 1870 DEATH : 24 May 1902 (aged 31) BURIAL : Wentworth Cemetery, Wentworth, Wentworth Shire, New South Wales, Australia MEMORIAL ID : 194365376 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194365376/marion-matheson

Death Notice

Darling Downs Gazette (Qld. : 1881 - 1922), Tue 27 May 1902, Page 3 HOSPITAL MATRON DEAD FROM EATING PRESERVED GRAPES. (By Telegraph, in the ' Observer.') DALBY, May 26. Word has been received here of the death of Miss Marion Matheson, daughter of Mr. John Matheson, manager of St. Ruth station. The deceased was matron of the hospital at Wentworth, New South Wales, and was here a short time ago on a holiday. She was a strong, healthy young woman, of a bright and cheery disposition, and a great favourite. Much sympathy is expressed with the parents. Her death is said to be due to eating preserved grapes, causing inflammation of the bowels.

The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Tue 27 May 1902, Page 4 PERSONAL. Marion Matheson, daughter of Mr. John Matheson, manager of St. Ruth station. The deceased was matron of the hospital at Wentworth, New South Wales, and was here a short time ago on a holiday. She was a strong, healthy young woman, of a bright and cheery disposition, and a great favourite. Much sympathy is expressed with the parents. Her death is said to be due to eating preserved gropes, causing inflammation of the bowels.

Gympie Times and Mary River Mining Gazette (Qld. : 1868 - 1919), Tue 27 May 1902, Page 2 DALBY. May 26. Word has been received of the death of Miss Marion Matheson, daughter of Mr. John Matheson, manager of St. Ruth station. The deceased was matron of the hospital at Wentworth, New South Wales, and death is said to be due to eating preserved grapes, causing inflammation of the bowels.

Sources

• QLD Birth Registration details: 1870/C/3382
• NSW Death Registration Number : 7465/1902
• Burial : https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194365376/marion-matheson
• Death Notice : Darling Downs Gazette (Qld. : 1881 - 1922), Tue 27 May 1902, Page 3