William Oatey (1859 - 1933)

Born 17 May 1859 in North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth Selina (Thomas) Oatey — married 1882 (to 24 Feb 1933) in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Descendants

Died 24 Feb 1933 at age 73 in Maitland, South Australia, Australia

Biography

William Oatey has English ancestors.

William Oatey was born in the Colony of South Australia (1836-1900)

Birth

William Oatey was born at North Adelaide, South Australia on May 17, 1859

Parents, John & elizabeth OATEY

Marriage

William OATEY wed Elizabeth Selina nee Thomas, Adelaide, 1882

Family

NAME	BORN	YEAR	DIED	YEAR
Elizabeth Matilda OATEY	Hindmarsh	1882
William Johns OATEY	Hindmarsh	1884	Hindmarsh	1885
Edith May CHALKLEN	Daly	1889	Norwood	1968
Elizabeth Margaret HARFORD	Daly	1891	Adelaide	1961
Thomas Parker OATEY	Daly	1894
John Maitland OATEY	Daly	1895	Daly	1916
Elder Gordon OATEY	Daly	1897	Daly	1897
Ella Florida MACDONALD	Daly	1898
Herbert OATEY	Daly	1899	Daly	1899
Edward James OATEY	Port Adelaide	1901	Fullarton	1987

Death

He died 24 Feb 1933 at Maitland, South Australia

OATEY.—On tne 24th February, at Maitland, William, the beloved husband of Elizabeth Oatey and loving father of May, Bib, Tom, Ella, and Ted, aged 73 years. Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954) Thu 2 Mar 1933 Page 40

Obituary

Mr. William Oatey, who died at the Maitland Hospital, was one of the best known pioneer residents of Maitland. Born at North Adelaide on May 17, 1859, he was educated at Whinham College. In 1882 he married Miss Elizabeth Thomas, and six years later went to Mainland, where he resided until his death. He took a keen interest in all sports, particularly football and cricket. He was a great lover of horses and horse racing, and was closely identified with the sport when it flourished on Yorke Peninsula. The Maitland Show Society and the institute committee also claimed his active interest. He leaves a widow, three daughters— Mesdames W. G Chalklin (Colonel Light Gardens), G. Harford (Edwardstown), and K. L. Macdonald (Maitland), and two sons - Messrs T. P. and E. J. Oatey Maitland). There are eight granddaughters and seven grandsons. Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954) Thu 16 Mar 1933 Page 17

Newspaper Article

BURNT BY A LIVE WIRE.

Mr. William Oatey was helping to clean the grounds of St. John's Church, Maitland, on Wednesday, after the annual strawberry fete, when he met with an accdent. He was on the top of a 12-ft., ladder attending to the electric light, when, it swayed, and, in an endeavor to save himself, he caught hold of a live wire. The weight of his body pulled his hand from the wire, and he fell on his face to the ground. His left hand was severely burnt, and there were abrasions on his chin, forehead, and nose. He also broke six teeth. The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931) Fri 28 Dec 1917 Page 4

Sources

• Genealogy SA BDM - Birth Reg #15/95 - Marriage Reg #131/661 - Death Reg #546/252