Robert Sabey (1858 - 1927)

Born 21 Sep 1858 in Strathalbyn, South Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Jean (Kerr) Sabey — married 30 Mar 1880 in Enfield, South Australia

Descendants

Died 14 May 1927 at age 68 in Tailem Bend, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

Buried - East Wellington, South Australia.

A SUDDEN DEATH.

Mr. Robert Sabey, a well-known resident of Tailem Bend, died suddenly at his home at midnight on Saturday, at the age of 68. He appeared to be in his usual health when he retired. During the night he got out of bed to obtain a glass of water for his wife, who for some time has been unwell. Upon returning with the water he remarked he was going out again, but when he reached the door way he collapsed. Dr. Moorhouse, who was called in, pronounced life extinct. Mr. Sabey was highly respected in the Wellington and Tailem Bend district, where he had lived for 50 years. He was a justice of the peace and a firm friend of the aborigines along the river.

Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954) - Saturday 21 May 1927, Page 54

OBITUARY

Mr. Robert Sabey, a well-known resident of Tailen Bend, died at his residence last Saturday. He was born near Strathalbyn 68 years ago. A widow, a daughter (Mrs Colby, of Eudunda), and a son (Mr. J. W. Sabey) survive. Mr. Sabey had lived in the Tailem Bend district for 54 years. He was in business at Wellington. He retired from business 18 years ago, when he sold out To Mr Slater. He was a keen racing enthusiast, and judge at such meetings.

Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929), Wednesday 18 May 1927, page 14

Sources

• Family notes

• Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922

Name Robert Sabey Child Agnes Mary Sabey Page number 270 Volume Number 255 Household Members Name Age Agnes Mary Sabey Jean Kerr Robert Sabey

• Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950

Name Robert Sabey Father's Name John Sabey Spouse Name Jean Kerr Spouse's Father's Name Stair Kerr Marriage Date 30 Mar 1880 Marriage Place Hampstead Farm Enfield Registration Place Adelaide South Australia Page number 1298 Volume Number 2 Household Members Name Age Robert Sabey

SILVER WEDDING.

SABEY-KERR.-On the 31st March, 1880, at Enfield S.A., by the Rev. Alexander Francis Knox, Robert Sabey, son of the late John Sabey, Leeor, Victoria, to Jean Kerr, daughter of the late Stair Kerr, of Enfield. Present residence, Wellington, S.A.

The Register (Adelaide SA : 1901 - 1929), Mon 3 Apr 1905, Page 4, Family Notices

• Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985

Name Robert Sabey Death Date 15 May 1927 Death Place South Australia Registration Year 1926-1930 Registration Place South Australia Page number 226 Volume Number 495

Death

SABEY.—On the 14th May, at his residence, Tailem Bend, Robert, beloved husband of Jean Sabey, and father of Mrs. R. Colby, of Eudunda, and J. W. Sabey, aged 68 years. (Heart failure).

Observer (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1935), Sat 21 May 1927, Page 40, Family Notices

PERSONAL

Mr. Robert Sabey, who died at Tailem Bend on May 14, left £10,000 to his wife and family.

Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954) - Saturday 25 Jun 1927, Page 48