Mary Ellen (O'Neill) Markham (abt. 1845 - 1913)

Born about 1845 in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland

Wife of John Markham — married 4 Nov 1863 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Descendants

Died 27 Jul 1913 at about age 68 in Mitcham, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Mary Ellen O'NEILL was born about 1845 in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland. Her parents were Charles O'NEILL and Bridget McLEOD (from marriage certificate).

John MARKHAM and Mary ONEIL were married on 4 November 1863 at St Francis Church, Melbourne Victoria, Australia^[1].

Their children included:

Michael MARKHAM 1864–1866

Margaret MARKHAM 1866-1944

Bridget Therese MARKHAM 1867–1943

Charles Joseph MARKHAM 1869-1959

Patrick Joseph MARKHAM 1870-1944

She passed away on 27 July 1913 in Mitcham, Victoria, Australia^[2] and was buried at the Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton North, Melbourne City, Victoria, Australia^[3].

Death Notice 2 Aug 1913^[4]

MARKHAM.—On Sunday, 27th July, 1913, at her son's—residence Whitehorse-road, Mitcham, Mary Ellen Markham (maiden name, O'Neill), native of Kilkee, Co., Clare, Ireland, relict of the late John Markham, sister of the late Mrs. T, Ford, and mother of Mrs. F. O'Sullivan, Taroom, Queensland; Mrs. J. Keyes, Yea; C. J. Markham, St. Kilda; and P. J. Markham, Mitcham; fortified by the rites of Holy Church. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. (Irish papers please copy)

Obituary 2 Aug 1913^[5]

MRS. MARY E. MARKHAM.

On last Sunday, 27th July, at her son's residence, Whitehorse-road, Mitcham, there passed peacefully away a very long-time resident of St. Francis' parish, Melbourne, in the person of Mrs. Mary Ellen Markham. Born at Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland, the deceased lady was, at the time of her death, perhaps the longest connecting link with old St. Francis', coming to Melbourne some 50 years ago and being a parishioner of the mother church of the State since that time. It was fitting, therefore, that her funeral should move from the dear old church with which she had been so long identified, and which has for all old Irish residents, and had indeed for her, so many fond associations. On Tuesday 29th July, the last mortal remains of deceased were brought from Mitcham to St. Francis' Church, and placed before the high altar which was suitably draped, and a large congregation of friends of the deceased joined in the prayer for the dead, recited by Rev. Fr. Mangan. The funeral cortege then left for the Melbourne General Cemetery, where the burial service was conducted by Rev. Fr Duffy, assisted by Rev. Fr. O'Brien. The deceased lady was the widow of the late John Markham, sister 0f the late Mrs. T. Ford, and mother of Mrs. F. O'Sullivan (Taroom, Queensland), Mrs. J Keyes (Yea), Mr. C. J. Markham (St. Kilda) and Mr. P. J. Markham (Mitcham). During her short illness, the Rev. Fr. Hennessy, Lilydale, administered spiritual consolation, and she died fortified by the rites of Holy Church. May she rest in peace.

Sources

1. ↑ Birth, Deaths and Marriages, Victoria Online Registry. Event: marriages; Registration number 3731 / 1863; Family name: MARKHAM; Given name(s) John; Spouse's family name: ONEIL; Spouse's given name(s) Mary. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history
2. ↑ Birth, Deaths and Marriages, Victoria Online Registry. Event: deaths; Registration number 10700 / 1913; Family name: MARKHAM; Given name(s) Mary Ellen; Place of event: Mitcham, Australia; Mother's name Bridt MCLEOD; Father's Name: Chas Oneill. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history
3. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148136105/mary-ellen-markham : accessed 30 August 2021), memorial page for Mary Ellen O'Neill Markham (1845–27 Jul 1913), Find a Grave Memorial ID 148136105, citing Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton North, Melbourne City, Victoria, Australia ; Maintained by Tony M. (contributor 48299134) .
4. ↑ Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1868 - 1954) Sat 2 Aug 1913 Page 26 Family Notices. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/171042422
5. ↑ Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1868 - 1954) Sat 2 Aug 1913 Page 31 MRS. MARY E. MARKHAM. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/171042285