Agnes Amelia (Tatham) Brownlee (abt. 1893 - 1929)

Born about 1893 in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa

Wife of Thomas James Brownlee — married 1 Oct 1913 (to 29 Jul 1918) in St Pauls Church, Durban, Natal

Died 20 Jul 1929 at about age 36 in Gwelo, Midlands, Southern Rhodesia

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Biography

Birth and Upbringing: Agnes was born about 1893. She was the daughter of John and Amelia Tatham. ^[1]
Marriage and Own Family: Agnes married Thomas Brownlee on 1 October 1913 at a ceremony in St Pauls Church, Durban Natal. ^[2] Together the couple had three children, Nancy, Mavis and Yvonne. She was widowed in July 1918, while still living in Krugersdoorp. Agnes appears to have co-habited with a widower, George Chivers in the town of Gwelo. The partnership was blessed with three children, Audrey, Beryl and Valerie. ^[1]
Migration: Agnes appears to have migrated north to Southern Rhodesia, but no detail of this appear on the record other than residence on demise.
Occupation: Housekeeper
Known Residences: Victoria Hotel, Krugersdorp, South Africa; Fifth Street, Gwelo, Southern Rhodesia
Demise: She passed away at Gwelo, Southern Rhodesia in 1929. ^[1]
Burial: Agnes was buried at the Gwelo Cemetery.

Research Notes

• Some birth date estimates are based on ages given at death.
• This profile is Work in Progress Field-4274 08:01, 27 June 2021 (UTC)

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} "Zimbabwe Death Notices 1904-1976" database with images. familysearch.com Ref: 134/1929 as cited by National Archives, Harare - added by Field June 2021
2. ↑ "Civil registration (marriages), Natal, 1900-1930" database with images Family Search citing St Pauls, Durban