Beatrice Eleanor Morris1
F, #11483, b. January 1885, d. 13 January 1939
| Father | John Benjamin Morris1 b. 13 Jul 1861, d. 7 Nov 1934 |
| Mother | Lucy Anne Field1 b. 31 Dec 1865, d. 18 Apr 1909 |
| Relationship | 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Keith Graham Bassett |
| Last Edited | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Birth* | January 1885 | Hartley Vale, NSW, Australia1 |
| Baptism | 2 June 1885 | St John's, Hartley, NSW, Australia; When Baptized: June 2nd 1885 When Born: Jany 1885 Child's Christian Name: Beatrice Helena Parents' Names: John Benjamin & Lucy Anne (Field) Morris Abode: Hartley Vale Quality or Profession: Laborer By whom the ceremony was performed: Robert H. Mayne1 |
| Marriage* | 2 January 1905 | St John's, Hartley, NSW, Australia;Groom=Joseph Morris2 |
| Death of Mother | 18 April 1909 | Hartley Vale, NSW, Australia; DEATH AT HARTLEY VALE. A LARGE FAMILY BEREAVED. (From our own Correspondent. ) A gloom was cast over the town when it became known that, at an early hour on Sunday morning, Mrs. Ben. Morris had died. For some years Mrs. Morris had complained at intervals of faintness, but nothing serious was anticipated by her family and friends, until late on Saturday night, when she suddenly collapsed and died, from heart failure six hours after, child birth. Of a cheerful and contented disposition, Mrs Morris was noted far and wide for her estimable qualities, as a devoted wife, and mother, and true friend. In spite of the cares inseparable from the rearing of a large family, she often found time to assist on committees, etc., where her services were always welcome. Deceased, who was about 43 years of age, had been married about 26 years and was the mother of fifteen children, fourteen of whom survive her, ten daughters and four sons, ranging in age from 25 years to the newly born infant. Of the daughter's, three are married, one being Mrs. Joseph Morris, of "Riverview," near Hartley Vale, and the others, Mrs. John Dwyer and Mrs. James Robertson, both residing in Hartley Vale. There are five grand-children. Mrs. Morris, who prior to her marriage was Miss Lucy Field, was one of a family of fourteen, and has brothers and sisters resident in the Hartley district, as well as in different parts of the. State, the funeral took place shortly after 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon the remains being laid to rest in the Mount York cemetery. The touching service was conducted by the Rev. T. J. Heffernan, in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends. The utmost sympathy is expressed on all sides for the bereaved husband and family, eight of whom are under the age of fourteen.;Principal=Lucy Anne Field3 |
| Death of Father | 7 November 1934 | Lithgow Hospital, Lithgow, NSW, Australia; KNEW THIS DISTRICT Death of Mr. J. B. Morris Residents of Lithgow and of the Hartley Vale district, particularly those of the older school, will regret to hear of the death in Lithgow hospital this morning of Mr. John Benjamin Morris. The deceased, who was 74 years of age, was a member of one of the district's best-known pioneering families. He was very popular among his many friends, being possessed of a bright and generous nature. He followed mining as an occupation, and at one time was employed- at the Hartley Vale shale mine arid at the Vale of Clwydd colliery. Mrs. Morris died 26 years ago. Members of the family are: Mesdames J. Morris (Hartley Vale), J. Dwyer, J. Robinson, M. Connelly, R. Merrick (Sydney), W. Simpson and S. Smith (Lithgow), and Messrs. Benjamin, Sid., Mark and Dave Morris (Lithgow). The funeral has been fixed for tomorrow afternoon, interment to be made in the Church of England cemetery at Mt. York. Messrs. Matthews and Lemon have charge of the arrangements.;Principal=John Benjamin Morris4 |
| Death* | 13 January 1939 | Lithgow Hospital, Lithgow, NSW, Australia; LATE MRS. MORRIS Well Known And Popular Resident Mrs. Beatrice Eleanor Morris, of "Riverview," Hartley Vale, who died in Lithgow hospital on Friday night, was one of the best-known residents of the district, arid was highly regarded in all quarters. Her loss is a particularly heavy one to the organisations with which she was associated. The late Mrs. Morris was born at Hartley Vale, and had spent practically the whole of her life in the district. She was almost as well-known in Lithgow as in the Hartley area, for she did much social and other work in many spheres. She was a friend to the unemployed in the district, and raised funds on their behalf by way of concerts, while for years she was a member of Lithgow A.H.I, and P. Society, and acted as stewardess at shows until recent years. In her younger days she was a prominent tennis player. Mrs. Morris was in her 55th year. She is survived by her husband, Councillor Joseph Morris, of "Riverview," Hartley Vale, three sons and two daughters, to whom the deepest sympathy will be extended. Members of the family are Messrs. Kenneth (Katoomba), Roy "Riverview," Hartley) and Neville Morris ("Riverview," Hartley), Mrs. Hugh Mansell (Hayley-street, Lithgow, and Mrs. Roger Martin (Blackheath). She entered Lithgow hospital on January 2, and although an operation was performed, she never rallied. Interment took place on Saturday in the Church of England portion of Mt. York cemetery, the mourners being representative of every section of the community. Prior to the cortege leaving Matthews and Lemon's parlors, Lithgow, the Revi W. P. F. Dorph, of Mount Victoria, read a short service, and later officiated at the graveside. Blaxland Shire Council was represented by Cr. J. L, W. Barton (president), Mr. C. E. W. Brown (Shire Clerk), and ethers. Wreaths of the permanent type were received from Blaxland Shire Council, and the Hartley P. and C. Association, while there were numerous other floral tributes. The pall-bearers were Messrs. B. S., N., and D. Morris.5 |
Family | Joseph Morris b. 31 Jan 1869, d. 30 Sep 1954 | |
Citations
- [S1752] Ancestry Sydney Anglican Parish Regiters, 1818-2011, online https://ancestry.com, baptism Beatrice Helena Morris 1885.
- [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Lithgow Mercury, Friday, January 13, 1905.
- [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday, April 21, 1909.
- [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Lithgow Mercury, Wednesday, November 7, 1934.
- [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Lithgow Mercury, Monday, January 16, 1939.