Williamina Harkness (Thomson) Rapley (abt. 1888 - 1942)

Born about 1888 in Scotland

Wife of Harry James Rapley — married 1926 in Pinjarra, Western Australia, Australia

Died 23 Feb 1942 at about age 54 in Congdon-avenue, Pinjarra, Western Australia, Australia

Biography

WILLIAMINA HARKNESS THOMSON (Thomson-6273)

PARENTS. Thomas A Thomson & Helen Welsh (??) Thomson

BIRTH. Abt. 1888, Scotland

IMMIGRATION. 1924. On the BERRIMA

(1924). IMMIGRATION. PORT OF FREMANTLE. ARRIVALS— June 1. . . . 9.30 p.m. — Berrima, 11,302 tons, Captain Hussey-Cooper, from the United Kingdom. Geo. Wills and Co., agents.

Name: Williamina H Thomson

Gender: Female

Age:36

Birth Date: abt 1888

Departure Date: 24 Apr 1924

Port of Departure: London, England

Destination Port: Fremantle, Australia

Ship Name: Berrima

Shipping line: Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co

Official Number: 135332

Master: Captain E M Hussey-Cooper

MARRIAGE. 1926, Pinjarra, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE. 1926, Harry James Rapley, son of ??

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #28/1926

Family name Rapley

Given names Harry J

Family name of Spouse Thomson

Given names of Spouse Williamina G

Place of marriage District of Murray

Children: No issue

DEATH. 23 Feb 1942, Congdon-avenue, Pinjarra, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH. WA BDM Death Reg: #6/1942

Family name Rapley

Given names Williamina H

Place of death District of Murray

DEATH NOTICE. RAPLEY. – On February 23, 1942, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Helen Thompson, of Congdon-avenue, Pinjarra, Williamina Harkness, the dearly loved wife of Harry James Rapley, of Victoria Park, fond sister of Mrs. R. W. Norman (Pinjarra) and Mrs. J. Twaddle (Waroona). Courtship ended.

FUNERAL NOTICE. RAPLEY. – The Friends of M. Harry James Rapley, of 33 Armagh-street, Victoria Park, are respectfully informed that the remains of his late dearly loved wife, illiamina Harkness, will be interred in the Methodist portion of the Pinjarra Cemetery, TOMORROW (Wednesday) MORNING. The Cortege is appointed to leave the Methodist Church, Pinjarra, after a Service commencing at 11 o’clock.

BURIAL.

Williamina Harkness "Minnie" Rapley

Birth: 1888, Scotland

Death: Feb. 23, 1942

Western Australia, Australia

Family links:

Parents:

Thomas A Thomson (1857 - 1938)

Helen Welsh Thomson (1861 - 1943)

Spouse:

Harry James Rapley (1884 - 1973)

Burial: Pinjarra Cemetery, Pinjarra, Murray Shire, Western Australia, Australia

Plot: NDA 15

Death of Spouse: 23 Sep 1973, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH OF HER MOTHER: 6 Sep 1943, Murray District Hospital, Pinjarra, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH NOTICE. THOMSON. - On September 6, 1943, at the Murray District Hospital, Helen, beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Thomson, dearly loved mother of Minnie (Mrs. H. Rapley, deceased), Peggy (Mrs R. Norman), May (Mrs J. Twaddle); loving grandma of Tom (RAAF), Jim (AIF), Murray and Jean. Sweetest mother at rest. The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Tue 7 Sep 1943, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/46768382

BURIAL. Pinjarra Cemetery

THOMSON , Helen Welsh. 6 Sep 1943 aged 82 years. Wife of Thomas A.

http://www.ozburials.com/CemsWA/Murray/pinjarra.htm

BURIAL. Pinjarra Cemetery

THOMSON , Thomas A. Husband of Helen. 1 Jul 1937

http://www.ozburials.com/CemsWA/Murray/pinjarra.htm

Sources

• (1924). IMMIGRATION. PORT OF FREMANTLE. ARRIVALS: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Mon 2 Jun 1924, Page 6: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/31234268

• Marriage: WA BDM Marriage Reg: #28/1926

• Death: WA BDM Death Reg: #6/1942

• Death & Funeral Notices: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Tue 24 Feb 1942, Page 1: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/47182131

• Burial: https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=142711904