Mary (O'Brien) McCormick (abt. 1861 - 1947)

Born about 1861 in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland

Ancestors

Wife of John McCormick — married 1909 in Victoria, Australia

Died 14 Feb 1947 at about age 86 in 14 Britten Street, Glen Iris, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Biography

Mary was born about 1861 in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. She was the daughter of John O’Brien and Catherine McMahon. ^[1] She immigrated with her mother to Australia around 1890. She became the licensee of the City Hotel, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. At the time of her mother Catherine's passing in July 1904 she was unmarried. ^[2] She married John McCormick in 1909 in Victoria, Australia. ^[3] She passed away on 14 February 1947 at 14 Britten Street, Glen Iris, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia at the residence of her cousin, Mrs G. White. ^{[4] [5]} A requiem mass for the repose of her soul was held at St. Kilian's Church, McCrae Street, Bendigo on 15 February 1947 at 8am. Subsequent to the mass at 9.45am a funeral procession ensued to her final resting place. ^[6] She was buried on 15 February 1947 at Eaglehawk Cemetery, Eaglehawk, Greater Bendigo City, Victoria, Australia with her mother Catherine. ^[7]

VIC BDM Records

Family name : OBRIEN Given name(s) : Mary Event : Marriage Mother's name / Spouse's name : MCCORMICK, Jno Reg. year : 1909 VIC Marriage Reg. number : 8091/1909

Family name : MCCORMICK Given name(s) : Mary Event : Death Mother's name / Spouse's name : <Unknown Family Name>, Catherine Mother's family name at birth : MCMAHON Father's name : <Unknown Family Name>, OBRIEN John Place of birth : ENNIA IRELAND Place of death : GLEN IRIS Spouse at Death : <Unknown Family Name> Age at Death : 86 Reg. year : 1947 VIC Death Reg. number : 1953/1947

Burial

Mary O'Brien McCormick BIRTH : unknown DEATH : Feb 1947, Greater Bendigo City, Victoria, Australia BURIAL : Eaglehawk Cemetery, Eaglehawk, Greater Bendigo City, Victoria, Australia PLOT : Mon M GRAVE NUMBER 357.5 MEMORIAL ID : 167204050 Parents John O'Brien & Catherine McMahon https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167204050/mary-mccormick

Mother Catherine's Obituary

Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918), Mon 4 Jul 1904, Page 5 OBITUARY. Death claimed another victim yesterday in the person of Mrs. Catherine O'Brien, who resided with her daughter, Miss O'Brien, licensee of the City hotel, Barnard-street. The deceased lady, who was a native of County Clare, Ireland, came to Victoria 14 years ago and had reached the advanced age of 68 years.

Death Notice

The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954), Fri 14 Feb 1947, Page 6 Family Notices DEATH NOTICES McCORMlCK.— On February 14 at the residence of her cousin (Mrs G White), 14 Britten Street, Glen Iris, Mary, relict of the late John McCormick, formerly of Bendigo. Requieseat in pace.

Requiem Mass

The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954), Fri 14 Feb 1947, Page 6 Family Notices FUNERA: NOTICES McCORMlCK.— Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the late MRS MARY McCORMICK will be celebrated at St. Kilian's Church, McCrae Street, Bendigo, TOMORROW (Saturday), at 8 a.m. The funeral will leave the church at 9.45 a.m. for the Eaglehawk Cemetery. MULQUEEN AND SONS PTY. LTD., Melbourne and Bendigo. FW1746.

Sources

1. ↑ VIC Death Reg. number : 1953/1947
2. ↑ Bendigo Advertiser (Vic. : 1855 - 1918), Mon 4 Jul 1904, Page 5
3. ↑ VIC Marriage Reg. number : 8091/1909
4. ↑ VIC Death Reg. number : 1953/1947
5. ↑ The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954), Fri 14 Feb 1947, Page 6, Death Notices
6. ↑ The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954), Fri 14 Feb 1947, Page 6, Funeral Notices
7. ↑ Find-a-grave : https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167204050/mary-mccormick