Born in Grafton, New South Wales, Australia
Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of
Percy Clarence Zietsch
— married
13 Sep 1910 in Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton, New South Wales, Australia
Mother of
Emil Clarence Zietsch and Cyril Pritchard Zietsch
Died
at about age 94
in Grafton, New South Wales, Australia
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Biography
Amelia Ann (Pritchard) Zietsch (1887-1981)
Amelia (Pritchard) Zietsch was born in the Colony of New South Wales (1788-1900)
Birth
Amelia Ann Pritchard was born in 1887 at Grafton, New South Wales, Australia. She was the daughter of John Thomas Pritchard and Mary Ann (Brindle) Pritchard. [1]
Marriage
Percy Clarence Zietsch married Amelia Anne Pritchard 13 September 1910 at Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton, New South Wales, Australia. [2]
- Newspaper Report of Wedding
- Clarence and Richmond Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1889 - 1915), Thursday 15 September 1910, page 8
- SOCIAL NOTES.
- A pretty wedding was celebrated at Christ, Church Cathedral on Tuesday evening by Rev. Ashley-Brown, the contracting parties being Mr. Percy Zietsch, eldest son of Mr. H. Zietsch, of Mary-street, and Miss Amelia, eldest daughter of Mrs. J. Pritchard, of Villiers-street.
- The bride wore an Empire gown of cream silk striped voile over glace skirt, with long train and true lovers' knots of silk and shell trimmings ; bodice with silk overall insertion, yoke draped with silk insertion, shell trimmings, and flnished with satin buttons, and a spray of orange blossoms, and lilies. She wore a coronet of orange blossoms und a long tulle veil, which fell to the hem of her skirl, and carried a shower bouquet. She wore a gold bangle, gift of the bride-groom.
- Miss Gertie Zietsch, sister of the bridegroom, was chief bridesmaid, and wore a dress of white, silk striped voile over pale green, with overall lacce and insertion trimmings ; white silk straw hat, with ostrich feather. Miss Gladys Pritchard, the second bridesmaid (sister of the bride), was robed in a white silk dress, skirt trimmed, fine pin tucks, bodice with pin tucks, Valenciennes insertion, and threaded with pale blue ribbons and bonnet-shaped hat trimmed with roses and chiffon. Both bridesmaids carried bouquets of stocks and asparagus fern, and wore gold band rings, gifts of the Bridegroom.
- Mr. C. V.ietsch, cousin of the bridegroom, acted as best man.
- After the ceremony the wedding breakfust was partaken of at the residence of the bride's mother, after which the happy couple took passage by the Burringbar for Sydney where the honeymoon will be spent.
- The bride's travellng dress was of navy blue silk, the skirt finished with Russian silk braid, bodice round yoke of cream guipure overall finished with cream insertion, braid, and silk buttons, and a pretty pale blue hat, with wreaths of violets and blacck velvet. The costumes were made by Miss Rutter, Victoria-street. [3]
Children
- Emil Clarence Zietsch born 1913 died 2006
- Cyril Pritchard Zietsch born 1918 died 2012
Residence & Occupation
The Australian Electoral Roll for 1936 records: Percy Clarence Zietsch, occupation: Cordial Maker and his wife, Amelia Anne Zietsch, occupation: Home Duties, are living at 87 Bacon Street, Grafton, New South Wales, Australia.
The Australian Electoral Roll for 1949 records: Percy Clarence Zietsch, occupation: Cordial Maker and his wife, Amelia Anne Zietsch, occupation: Home Duties, are living at 117 Bacon Street, Grafton, New South Wales, Australia.
The Australian Electoral Roll for 1963 records: Percy Clarence Zietsch, occupation: Cordial Maker and his wife, Amelia Anne Zietsch, occupation: Home Duties, are living at 135 Bacon Street, Grafton, New South Wales, Australia. [4]
Death
Amelia Ann (Pritchard) Zietsch age 94, passed away 29 October 1981 at Grafton, New South Wales, Australia. [5]
Burial
Amelia Ann (Pritchard) Zietsch is buried at Grafton Cemetery, (Anglican, Section: A, Row: P, Lot: 1B), Grafton, New South Wales, Australia. [6]
- In Loving Memouy Of Our Mother
- AMELIA ANN ZIETSCH
- Who Passed Away On 29th Oct. 1981 In Her 94th Year
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Sources
- ↑ Birth: NSW, Australia BDM Index Name: PRITCHARD AMELIA A| Reg. No. 22071/1887| Father: JOHN T| Mother: MARY A | Reg. GRAFTON, NSW, Australia
- ↑ Marriage: NSW, Australia BDM Index Reg. No. 8575/1910| ZIETSCH PERCY C |married| PRITCHARD AMELIA A | Reg. GRAFTON, NSW, Australia
- ↑ SOCIAL NOTES. (1910, September 15). Clarence and Richmond Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1889 - 1915), p. 8. Retrieved May 2, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61527618
- ↑ Australian Electoral Commission. [Electoral roll].
- ↑ Death: NSW, Australia BDM Index Name: ZIETSCH AMELIA ANN | Reg. No. 108025/1981 | Father: JOHN THOMAS | Mother: MARY ANN| Reg. NSW, Australia
- ↑ Burial: Clarence Valley Council Cemeteries Register Zietsch, Amelia Ann | Date of Death: 29/10/1981 |Age: 94 |Cemetery: Grafton Cemetery | Burial| Anglican, Section: A, Row: P, Lot: 1B
See also:
- Find A Grave: Memorial #48644056 | Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/48644056/amelia-ann-zietsch : accessed 02 May 2021), memorial page for Amelia Ann Pritchard Zietsch (1887–29 Oct 1981), Find a Grave Memorial ID 48644056, citing Grafton General Cemetery, Grafton, Clarence Valley Council, New South Wales, Australia ; Maintained by Sunset (contributor 49848455) .
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