Mary Elizabeth (Scott) Harwood (1849 - 1914)

Born 9 Mar 1849 in Wonnerup, Western Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of John Harwood — married 28 Apr 1869 in Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

Descendants

Died 21 Apr 1914 at age 65 in Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Biography

Mary was born on 9 March 1849 in Wonnerup, Western Australia.^[1] She is the daughter of Frederick Scott and Mary Dawson.

She married John Harwood on 28 April 1869 in Bunbury.^[2]

South-Western News (Busselton, WA : 1903 - 1954), Friday 24 April 1914, page 3
Another of the old band of pioneers of this district, Mrs. John Harwood, passed away rather suddenly on Sunday last. Until a few hours before her end deceased appeared in first class health, and on the previous day drove into Busselton, and in addition to visiting a number of friends, transacted a quantity of business. Early on Sunday she complained of feeling unwell, but an hour or two later livened up considerably. At about 2 p.m. another bad turn was experienced, and an hour later death came quite unexpectedly.

Mrs. Harwood was born at Wonnerup 65 years ago, and was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Scott, who were the original selectors of what is known as " Ridgeway Farm " at Quindalup. Just over forty-five years ago she married Mr. John Harwood, and took up her residence at Inlet Villa, where she has lived ever since. Of the Scott family, who were grandchildren of Elijah Dawson, of Waterloo fame, there are still living, Thomas (Quindalup), William (Kirupp), Elijah (Bunbury), Richard (Worsley), Arthur (Melbourne) and Mrs. A. House (Bunbury), Mrs. Adams and Mrs. King (Sharks Bay).

In addition to the husband five daughters, Mrs. H. Adams (Quindalup), Mrs. A. Hislop (West Midland), Mrs. J. Smith (Brunswick). Mrs. Delaporte (Capel), Mrs. G. Lowe (Busselton), and three sons, William, Clarence and Henry, with nearly thirty grandchildren, are left to mourn her loss.

The funeral took place at Busselton on Tuesday afternoon when the remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the Busselton cemetery. The Rev. H. S. Needham officiated at service held in St. Mary's Church and at the graveside. Residents from all parts of the district were present.

A large number of floral tributes were laid upon the grave, amongst which were those from :—Father, Clarence and Harry; Fanny and Harry; Herbert and Alf.; Ivy, Gladys, Willie and Myrtle; Flo, Biddy, Ena and Mary ; Tom ; Willie and Laura; Alice and Alf. and family; Annie and George; daughter, sonin-law and family, Ada and Harry; daughter, son-in-law and children, Lily and Jim, May and Gladys; Sarah and John and family ; Willie and children; Harriet and Cecil; Quindalup School children ; Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Seymour; Mr. and Mrs. R. Smith and family ; Mr. and Mrs. F. C Seymour and family ; Mr. and Mrs. Buck and family; Mrs. Marnin and mother; Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith and family; Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Rose and family; O'Donnell brothers and Harold Purvis; Pettit family; Mr. and Mrs. A. Hutchins and family; Mr. and Mrs. G. Smith and family ; Mr. and Mrs. Payne; Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Harris; "Comet Vale"; Mr. and Mrs. Lund ; Mr. T. A. Thurkle and family; Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson; Mr. and Mrs. Pearce and family; Rev. H. S. and Mrs. Needham ; Mrs. Cole and family ;"Mr. and Mrs. J. Forrest and Ellen; Mr. and Mrs. Yelverton.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ WA Birth Index 1849/1257
2. ↑ WA Marriage Index 1869/2963
3. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/147530790