Robert George Wallis (1866 - 1937)

Born 20 Mar 1866 in Brisbane, Colony of Queensland

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Storrie) Wallis — married 17 Mar 1892 in Colony of Queensland

Husband of Mary Amelia (Taylor) Wallis — married 3 Sep 1904 in Queensland, Australia

Died 5 Aug 1937 at age 71 in Maryborough, Queensland, Australia

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Biography

Robert George WALLIS was born on 20 March 1866 in Brisbane, Colony of Queensland^[1]. His parents were James WALLIS and Jane CAMPBELL.

Education commenced in The Normal School on the corner of Adelaide and Edward Street Brisbane; before the family moved to Maryborough, Colony of Queensland.

Occupied as a baker; learnt that trade from his father, then spent some thirty years working in a foundry at Maryborough.

Elizabeth STORRIE and Robert George WALLIS were married on 17 March 1892 in Colony of Queensland^[2].

Their children included

Robert James WALLIS 1892–1958

Elizabeth Jane WALLIS 1894–1894

Christina Ann WALLIS 1896–1896

George WALLIS 1897–1897

Bernard William WALLIS 1898–1989

Percival John WALLIS 1900–1950

Bella WALLIS 1902–1902

Wife, Elizabeth passed away on 15 November 1902 in Queensland, Australia.

Mary Amelia TAYLOR and widower, Robert George WALLIS were married on 3 September 1904 in Queensland, Australia^[3].

Their children included:

Gladys Ethel WALLIS 1904–1908

Elsie Campbell WALLIS 1907–1986

Violet May WALLIS 1909–1992

Vera Alison WALLIS 1912–1985

Robert George WALLIS 1914–1997

Edna WALLIS 1915–1992

He passed away on 5 August 1937 in Maryborough, Queensland, Australia^[4] and was buried at the Maryborough Cemetery [Ref- C- 563]^[5].

Obituary 6 Aug 1937^[6]

MR. ROBERT GEORGE WALLIS

The death of Mr. Robert George Wallis occurred at Maryborough early yesterday morning. Mr. Wallis was born in Brisbane, but the greater part of his life was spent in Maryborough. He was a driller by occupation, and was employed at the local foundry for about 30 years, but retired about ten years ago. At one time he conducted a store at the corner of Ann and Richmond streets. The deceased was an old member of the M.U.I.O.O.F. Lodge. Mr. Wallis though of a quiet and retiring disposition, was highly esteemed in Maryborough. He leaves a sorrowing wife. Mrs. Mary Amelia Wallis and a family of four sons viz.. Messrs. James, Burnett, Percival and George Wallis and four daughters. Mrs C. G. Hennessy and Misses Violet, Vera and Edna Wallis. One brother. James, who resides at Kingaroy also survives. He leaves eight grandchildren. The funeral will move from his late residence, 11 Richmond-lane. this morning, at 11 o'clock.

Sources

• Personal collection of events witnessed by Joan Lewis

• Wallis- education Normal school records

• Wallis- occupation family, Kay

• Wallis-address at time of death Richmond Lane Maryborough; his age 71 years; birthplace, Brisbane; Funeral Director J. M. Gettons- Reverend Malcolm, officiated; Funeral service. This detail Ref- Fraser Coast Regional Council. Cemeteries.

1. ↑ Queensland Government: Family history research service: Birth. Robert George Wallis; Event date: 20/03/1866; Event type: Birth registration; Registration details: 1866/B/5380; Mother: Jane Campbell; Father/parent: James Wallis. https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au/
2. ↑ Queensland Government: Family history research service: Marriage. Robert George Wallis; Event date: 17/03/1892; Event type: Marriage registration; Registration details: 1892/C/122; Spouse: Elizabeth Storrie. https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au/
3. ↑ Queensland Government: Family history research service: Marriage. Robert George Wallis; Event date: 03/09/1904; Event type: Marriage registration; Registration details: 1904/C/1634; Spouse: Mary Amelia Taylor. https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au/
4. ↑ Queensland Government: Family history research service: Death. Robert George Wallis; Event date: 05/08/1937; Event type: Death registration; Registration details: 1937/C/3323; Mother: Jane Campbell; Father/parent: James. https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au/
5. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/237611668/robert-george-wallis: accessed 28 February 2023), memorial page for Robert George Wallis (20 Mar 1866–5 Aug 1937), Find a Grave Memorial ID 237611668, citing Maryborough Cemetery, Maryborough, Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia; Maintained by BB (contributor 49825097).
6. ↑ OBITUARY (1937, August 6). Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Qld. : 1860 - 1947), p. 5. Retrieved February 28, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article151234066