Sarah Louisa (Parker) Donnelly (1839 - 1921)

Born 1839 in County Wexford, Ireland

Wife of Henry Donnelly — married 1855 in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 22 Sep 1921 at about age 82 in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Sarah was born in 1839. She passed away in 1921.

Mrs. S. L. Donnelly Dead
A 79 YEARS RESIDENT
Another very old and beloved citi- zen of Bathurst has passed to her rest. Mrs Sarah Louisa Donnelly died yesterday afternoon at her residence in George street at about 4.30. The deceased lady was 82 years of age, and had resided in the West for 79 years, having arrived here with her parents Mr. and Mrs Thomas Parker, when was three years of age. She was born on the River Slaney, County Wexford, in sight of the fa- mous Vinegar Hill. The family came straight to the Western District upon their arrival in Australia, and their belongings were transported over the mountains by bullock team. The Parker family first resided at O'Connell, and afterwards shifted to Fish River, near Oberon. The deceased lady was married to Mr. Henry Donnelly in the old Ca- tholic Church at Bathurst, on the site where the Patrician Brothers' School now stands. They went to Brisbane Valley, Essington to reside. Mr. Donnelly died when his wife was quite a young woman, and she was left with a large family. Her loss was a sad blow, as her marriage had been a very happy one, and she and her husband were greatly devoted to one another and to their family. Five of the children were under ten years of age at the time of the father's death, but with fine motherly devo- tion and courage, Mrs Donnelly rear- ed her family in a most exemplary manner, in spite of a full share of trouble. The death of several child- ren brought periods of sorrow, partic- ularly the loss of a most promising son, Edward Augustus, who was one of St. Stanislaus' most esteemed stu- dents, and who was killed by a flash of lightning just when he had finish- ed a University course and had rea- ched the age of manhood. The sons and daughters of the fam- ily, who are still living are Messrs James, John, Thomas, Eugene, and Patrick, Mrs. Crossley (Sogala) and Miss Lizzie Donnelly. A remarkable coincidence is that Mrs Donnelly's mother also died at the age of 82, and recently, having also attained that age, she began to anticipate the end. On her 82nd birthday, she remarked, quite cheer- fully, that it might be her last. Her death was very peaceful. She had been unwell recently, but in the last few days had improved so much that she had expected soon to be ab- out again. Three brothers of the late Mrs. Donnelly are still living. Mr. Eugene Parker (91) resides at Bondi and Messrs Patrick and William Parker (80 and 79 respectively) are in West Australia. The Donnelly family have resided in Bathurst for about 35 years and the firm of Donnelly Bros., motor gar- age proprietors, is well known thro- ughout the West. The funeral will take place this morning leaving the residence, 69 George street, at 11.30. ^[1]

The Donnelly Bros., motor garage photo^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ Mrs. S. L. Donnelly Dead (1921, September 23). National Advocate (Bathurst, NSW : 1889 - 1954), p. 2. Retrieved January 30, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article158699696
2. ↑ https://www.westernadvocate.com.au/story/5442240/yesterday-today-new-fangled-transport/

• marriage: 603/1855 V1855603 101 DONNELLY HENRY PARKER SARAH L LG bdm.nsw