Harriett Atkinson (Stowe) Harris (1860 - 1939)

Born 19 Apr 1860 in Somerby, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom

Wife of William Henry Harris — married 1881 (to 1931) in Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 29 Aug 1939 at age 79 in Emerald, Queensland, Australia

Biography

Harriett Atkinson Stowe was born at Somerby, Lincolnshire, England, on 19 April 1860.^[1] She was the daughter of George Stowe and Mary Ann Atkinson.

She married William Henry Harris in Lincolnshire, England, in the third quarter of 1881.^[2] They migrated to Queensland via the ship Corona, which arrived at Townsville on 6 March 1884.^[3][4]

She died at Emerald, Queensland, on 29 August 1939.^[5][6]

Obituary

MRS. H. A. HARRIS. ROCKHAMPTON, September 5.^[1]

The death occurred at Emerald last Tuesday morning of Mrs. Harriet Atkinson Harris, at the age of 70 years. She had been ailing for the past month, but had previously enjoyed good health. The deceased was a native of Somerby, England, and was born on April 19, 1860. She married Mr. W. M. Harris and came to Australia in the sailing boat Corona with her husband and two children. The voyage took 16 weeks and was a very trying experience. They landed at Townsville and proceeded to Cooktown, where they made their home for nine years. During their residence at Cooktown they witnessed the turning of the first sod in the formation of the Cooktown — Laura railway. Later they travelled to Rockhampton, remaining for a short period before continuing their journey to Emerald. Mr. W. M. Harris, who held the position of Emerald Shire Council Chairman for 15 years, predeceased her nine years ago. Mrs. Harris was of a gentle retiring nature, and her many kind actions were chiefly known only to those who benefited. She was a member of the Methodist Church and although taking no active part of recent years she was invariably of great assistance, financially and otherwise, and her last concern was her inability to fulfil a promise for a forthcoming flower show. Deceased was the owner of considerable property in the town of Emerald and always conducted her own business. Mrs. Harris leaves five daughters — Mrs. Bristow (Rockhampton), Mrs. H. J. Goldsworthy (Toowoomba), Mrs. E. Fowler (Ipswich), Mrs. Clews (Rockhampton), Mrs. T. C. Donnelly (Emerald) ; and two sons — Messrs. C. H. Harris and F. J. Harris, both of Emerald. Two children pre-deceased her. Besides her immediate relatives, her only other relative in Australia is Mr. F. G. Stowe, a brother. Two sisters are living in England. The funeral took place from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. T. C. Donnelly. The burial service was performed by the Rev. W. J. Tomilson. The funeral was a most representative one, testifying to the universal esteem in which the deceased was held by all in the district.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} OBITUARY (1939, September 7). The Central Queensland Herald (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1930 - 1956), p. 24. Retrieved March 15, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article70921581
2. ↑ xMarriage Registration: "England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915"
   Original data: England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes. London, England: General Register Office; Volume: 7a; Page: 1149
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 8913 #27681454 (accessed 16 March 2024)
   Harriet Atkinson Stowe marriage registered Jul-Aug-Sep 1881 in Glanford Brigg.
3. ↑ Passenger List: "Queensland, Australia, Passenger Lists, 1848-1912"
   Queensland State Archives; Registers of Immigrant Ships' Arrivals; Series: Series ID 13086; Roll: M1706
   Ancestry au Record 1856 #200609 (accessed 16 March 2024)
   Name: Harriet Harris; Age: 22; Birth Year: abt 1862; Ship Name: Corona; Port of Departure: Plymouth, England; Port of Arrival: Townsville; Arrival Date: 6 Mar. 1884.
4. ↑ Biography of William Henry Harris: THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS (1927, October 13). The Capricornian (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1875 - 1929), p. 28. Retrieved March 15, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72030480
5. ↑ Death Registration Index, The State of Queensland, Department of Justice and Attorney-General, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages; index entry for Harriet Atkinson Harris, Death date: 29 Aug 1939, Father: George Stowe, Mother: Mary Ann Atkinson, Registration Number: 1939/C/3830; Link to Record : accessed 15 Mar 2024
6. ↑ Family Notices (1940, August 29). Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954), p. 4. Retrieved March 16, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article56175521
   HARRIS-In loving memory of our dear Mother, who passed away at Emerald on August 29, 1939. In silence we remember. (Inserted by Ciss and Fred.)
   HARRIS.-In loving memory of our dear Mother and Grandmother, Harriet Atkinson Harris, who passed away at Emerald on August 29, 1939.

   Always so loving, unselfish and kind.

   Few in this world her equal we find; Her beautiful life came to an end,

   She died as she lived, everyone's friend.
   (Inserted by her loving Daughter, Kate, Son-in-law, Tom, Grandson, Kevin Donnelly.

• Probate: Advertising (1939, September 23). Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved March 15, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article56046355