Catherine Elizabeth (O'Leary) Lowry (1867 - 1916)

Born 1867 in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Wife of Patrick Joseph Lowry — married 14 Jan 1887 in Queensland, Australia

Descendants

Died 10 Oct 1916 at about age 49 in General Hospital, Gayndah, Queensland, Australia

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Biography

Catherine was born about 1867 in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. She was the daughter of William O’Leary and Sarah Jane Elder.

She married Patrick Joseph Lowry on 14 January 1887 in Queensland, Australia. ^[1]

She passed away on 10 October 1916 in the General Hospital, Gayndah, Queensland., Australia. ^[2]

She was buried on 10 October 1916 at Gayndah Cemetery, Gayndah, North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia. ^[3]

QLD BDM Records

Catherine Elizabeth O'Leary Event date: 14/01/1887 Event type: Marriage registration QLD Marriage Registration details: 1887/C/634 Spouse: Patrick Lowry

Catherine Elizabeth Lowry Event date: 10/10/1916 Event type: Death registration QLD Death Registration details: 1916/C/4362 Mother: Sarah Jane Elder Father/parent: William O'Leary

Burial

Catherine Elizabeth O’Leary Lowry BIRTH : 1867, Toowoomba, Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia DEATH : 1916 (aged 48–49) BURIAL : Gayndah Cemetery, Gayndah, North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia MEMORIAL ID : 174176278 Gravesite Details Buried - 10 Oct 1916 - aged 48y 11m https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174176278/catherine-elizabeth-lowry

Obituary

Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Qld. : 1860 - 1947), Wed 18 Oct 1916, Page 5 IN MEMORIAM MRS. CATHERINE LOWRY. (By a Friend.) A gloom was cast over the district when it was known that Mrs Catherine Lowry, the wife of Mr. Patrick Lowry, Killina farm, Degilbo, had passed away to the great unknown. The deceased was respected by all who knew her. Kindness and sterling worth, and willingness to help in every case of distress, and many persons realised the sentiment so well expressed by the poet when he wrote : I could not choose but sigh sad tears will, flow When, some shall know those flags were half-mast-high." The late Mrs Lowry was a fine specimen of Australian womanhood, and a typical pioneer and battler, who had braved all the hardships, dangers, and discomforts of the bush when working hard with her husband to make a home on the land. And no day was too long, and no work was too hard to help her six children, whom she loved dearly, and her last words to her husband were, 'Be good to the children, Pat". The deceased was born in Toowoomba, and was 49 years of age, and was a daughter of the late William O'Leary; who for many years carried on business near Gympie as hotel-keeper and butcher, and latterly, was in business at storekeeper in Gundiah. The passing away of Catherine Lowry has caused a gap not only in the family circle, but outside of it, that may never be filled, and her soul will rest in, peace beyond the clouds and beyond the tomb.

Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Qld. : 1860 - 1947), Fri 13 Oct 1916, Page 3, GENERAL NEWS OBITUARIES There passed away at the General Hospital, Gayndah, on October 10th, Mrs. Catharine Lowry, wife. of Mr. Patrick Lowry, Degilbo, at the age of 48 years and 11 months. Deceased was born in Toowoomba in the year 1867, and was a daughter of the late William O'Leary of O'Leary's crossing, near Gympie, where deceased lived for a number of years. She was married there in the year 1887, and came to reside in the Burnett district, where she remained to the last, and at the time of her death, was carrying on storekeeping at Mt Shamrock. Deep sympathy will be felt for her bereaved husband and many friends.

Sources

1. ↑ QLD Marriage Registration details: 1887/C/634
2. ↑ QLD Death Registration details: 1916/C/4362
3. ↑ Find-a-grave : https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174176278/catherine-elizabeth-lowry