Honora Joyce1

F, #5564, b. 1 December 1868, d. 3 July 1936
FatherWilliam Joyce1
MotherEllen Connell1 b. 18 Sep 1831, d. 25 Dec 1888
Relationship2nd great-aunt of Keith Graham Bassett
Last Edited17 Oct 2022
Birth*1 December 1868 Rockley, NSW, Australia2 
Baptism13 June 1869 St Michael, Bathurst, NSW, Australia;
When Baptised: 13th June 1869
When Born: 1st December 1868
Child's Chrisian Name: Honora
Father's Name: William Joyce
Mother's Name: Ellen Connell
Adode: Rockley
Quality or Profession:
Sponsors: John Shea & Mary Cullen
By whom the ceremony was performed: P R Davern2 
Death of Mother25 December 1888 Foster's Valley, NSW, Australia;
Name: Ellen Joyce
Date of Death: 25/12/1888
Place: Fosters Valley, District of West Macquarie NSW
Occupation:
Sex: Female
Age: 55
Place of Birth: Cork, Ireland
Time in Aust Colonies: 46 years in NSW

Father: (Given name unknown) O'Connell
Occupation: Farmer
Mother: Unknown

Place of Marriage (1): Bathurst NSW
Age at Marriage (1): 17
Name of Spouse (1): John Cunningham
Children of Marriage (1): 1 girl dead
Place of Marriage (2): Bathurst NSW
Age at Marriage (2): 26
Name of Spouse (2): William Joyce
Children of Marriage (2): Mary 29, Michael 27, Thomas 25, Patrick 22, Honora 20, Ellen 17, William 15, Bridget 13 living, 1 female dead

Informant: Thomas Joyce, son, Fosters Valley

Cause of Death: Cardiac disease
Length of Illness:
Medical Attendant: W H Spencer
Date Last Seen: 4/12/1888

Date of Burial: 26/12/1888
Place of Burial: Rockley
Minister & Religion: Thomas J Walsh, Roman Catholic
Undertaker: George Mendham, acting
Witnesses: Patrick Joyce (his mark), William Johnson

Registered: 2/1/1889 Bathurst;Principal=Ellen Connell3 
Married Name24 November 1889 Bradley4 
Marriage*24 November 1889 Sts Michael & Johns Cathedral, Bathurst, NSW, Australia;
Groom: William Joseph Bradley
Status: Bachelor
Place of Birth: Mitchell
Occupation: Iron moulder
Age: 25
Usual residence: Bathurst
Father: William Bradley
Occupation: Farmer
Mother: Rose Ann Carry

Bride: Honorah Joyce
Status: Spinster
Place of Birth: Rockley
Occupation: Resident
Age: 21
Usual residence: Bathurst
Father: William Joyce
Occupation: Farmer
Mother: Ellen OConnor

Date of Marriage: November 24th 1889
Place of Marriage: Sts Michael & John's Cathedral Bathurst
Religion: Roman Catholic
Witnesses: John Bradley, Elizabeth Bradley
Minister: Edward Flanagan;Groom=William Joseph Bradley4 
Death*3 July 1936 Sydney, NSW, Australia;
MRS. HONORAH BRADLEY.
A fine example of Catholic wife and mother, Mrs. Honorah Bradley passed to her eternal reward on the 3rd inst. In her 68th year. Born at Rockleigh, near Bathurst, deceased came of a fine Catholic family. Her parents were the late William and Ellen Joyce, whose home at Rockleigh was often honored by the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass being celebrated therein. She married Mr. William Bradley about 47 years ago at Ss Michael and John's Cathedral, Bathurst. Rev. Father Flanagan (now Monsignor) performed the ceremony. There are four surviving children of the marriage — Eileen (Mrs. J. Ruddy), Harold, Frances and Ethel (Mrs. P. Regan), also her foster-son, Robert Lisk. One son (William) died about 14 years ago. The Bradley family lived for many years in St. Benedict's parish. The past 30 years or more they have been in residence at Pyrmont. Before her failing health Mrs. Bradley was an untiring worker in all parochial activities. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Wood, Coffill Ltd.5 

Family

William Joseph Bradley
Child

Citations

  1. [S651] NSW BDM Indexes, Honora Joyce 6347/1869.
  2. [S8] Bathurst Parish Records, Honora Joyce baptism 1869.
  3. [S1294] NSW Death Registration Transcription.
  4. [S8] Bathurst Parish Records, marriage William Joseph Bradley & Honorah Joyce 1889.
  5. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, Catholic Freeman's Journal, Thursday, July 23, 1936.
  6. [S1472] NSW Birth Indexes, 6240/1891 Helena M Bradley.