Frances (McCauley) Mudge (abt. 1849 - 1927)

Born about 1849 in New South Wales, Australia

Wife of James Edward Mudge — married 1878 in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 16 Dec 1927 at about age 78 in Orange, New South Wales, Australia

Problems/Questions Profile manager: Sue Crerar [send private message]

Biography

Frances (McCauley) Mudge was born about 1849 in Sydmouth Valley near Bathurst in New South Wales.

Frances (~29) married James Edward Mudge (~36) (1842 - 1919) in 1878 in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia.^[1]

Frances was registered to vote in 1913 in Woodstock, New South Wales, Australia.^[2]

Frances died on 16 Dec 1927 in Dudley Hospital, Orange, New South Wales, Australia aged ~78.^[3]

OBITUARY. ^[4] MRS. FRANCES MUDGE. Shortly before six o'clock, on Friday night last, death removed one of the oldest links in the history of the western pioneers, in the person of Mrs Frances Mudge, who died at Dudley private hospital, aged 78 years, after two months of great suffering. Operated on about a month ago for a serious internal complaint, deceased at first showed signs or recovery, but her heart was unable to stand the great strain, and she passed peacefully away as stated. Born in Sydmouth Valley, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James McCauley, who had resided at that historic spot since their arrival from the North of Ireland, as children. Mrs. Mudge was married at the age of 28 years, and continued to reside with her husband at Sydmouth Valley, until in 1907 they left for Woodstock. Here she was predeceased in 1909 by her life's companion, going thence to live with her daughter at Forest Reefs, and with whom she remained until the commencement of her illness, two months ago. A great supporter and member of the Methodist Church, she was always a regular attendant, and her work in this direction, over many years, will be well remembered. She was the possessor of a heart, kind beyond description, and in her days of health and strength, spent much of her time in ministering to the needs of sick and distressed neighbors—in those days widely separated. She was beloved in every district she resided in, and much sympathy is extended to the bereaved relatives in their irreparable loss. The following children remain to mourn the loss of a devoted mother:—Mr. W. H. Mudge (Millthorpe), Mrs. Bates (Sydney), Mr. J. E. Mudge (Woodstock), Mrs. F. Cox (Sydney), Mrs. J. A. Innes (For- est Reefs), Miss Laura Mudge (Forest Reefs). Mr. Thomas McCauley, aged 72, of Sydney, is a brother. The remains were placed in the Methodist Church, from which they were conveyed to Millthorpe, at 12.30 o'clock on Saturday morning. Following a short service at the Millthorpe church, at 3 o'clock that afternoon, the cortege left for the Methodist portion of the Millthorpe cemetery, where a large and representative gathering paid their last tributes to one who was loved so well. Rev. Wedge officiated at the graveside.

Research Notes

Is this the brother mentioned in her obit? Thomas, child of James Macauley & Margaret Macauley, was born in 1847 in New South Wales.^[5] There is also a younger possibility with the same parents. Thomas (age 34), son of James McCauley & Margaret Sadler, married Louise Matthews on 28 June 1890 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: "Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950"
   Nsw Pioneer Index - Pioneer Series 1778 - 1888; Registration Number: 2334
   Ancestry au Record 1780 #1088817 (accessed 13 March 2023)
   Fannie McCauley marriage to James Edward Mudge in 1878 in Bathurst, New South Wales.
2. ↑ 1913 Electoral Register: "Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980"
   Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra, Australia; Electoral Rolls
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 1207 #194056243 (accessed 13 March 2023)
   Name: Frances Mudge; Electoral Date: 1913; Electoral Place: Woodstock, Lyndhurst, New South Wales, Australia.
3. ↑ Death: "Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985"
   Nsw Pioneer Index - Between the Wars Series 1919-1945; Registration Number: 22831
   Ancestry au Record 1779 #4451114 (accessed 13 March 2023)
   Frances Mudge death 1927, child of James & Margaret, in Orange, New South Wales.
4. ↑ Leader (Orange, NSW : 1899 - 1945) Mon 19 Dec 1927 Page 5 . Obituary TROVE
5. ↑ Birth: "Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922"
   The New South Wales Pioneers Index: Pioneers Series 1788-1888; Volume Number: V18471852 32A
   Ancestry au Record 1778 #2325170 (accessed 22 April 2023)
   Thomas Macauley born in 1847, child of James Macauley & Margaret Macauley, in New South Wales.
6. ↑ Marriage: "Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, 1814-2011"
   Sydney Diocesan Archives, Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 61177 #177449 (accessed 22 April 2023)
   Thomas McCauley (34) marriage to Louise Matthews on 28 Jun 1890 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216296105/frances-mudge: accessed 13 March 2023), memorial page for Frances Mudge (unknown–unknown), Find a Grave Memorial ID 216296105, citing Millthorpe Cemetery, Millthorpe, Blayney Shire, New South Wales, Australia; Maintained by ! woowoo (contributor 49949980).

Frances Mudge

Burial Millthorpe Cemetery

Millthorpe, Blayney Shire, New South Wales, Australia

Plot Uniting Church, Sec: 1, Row: 3, Grave: 5