Mary Ann Newell1

F, #5322, b. 16 February 1851, d. 16 May 1940
FatherWilliam Newell1 b. 29 Jan 1815, d. 17 Sep 1854
MotherSusan Tyrrell1 b. 23 Jan 1815, d. 20 Aug 1892
Relationship3rd great-aunt of Keith Graham Bassett
Last Edited5 Apr 2022
Birth*16 February 1851 Adelaide, SA, Australia;
When Born: February 16th 1851
Name: Mary Ann
Sex: Female
Name and Surname of Father: William Newell
Name and Maiden Name of Mother: Susan
Rank or Profession of Father: Farmer2 
Death of Father17 September 1854 Rowland's Flat, SA, Australia;
When Died: September 17 1854
Name and Surname: William Newell
Sex: Male
Age: Thirty Nine Years
Rank or Profession: Farmer
Cause of Death: Inflammation of the Lungs;Principal=William Newell3,4 
Married Name27 November 1871 Thomson5 
Marriage*27 November 1871 St George Church, Gawler, SA, Australia;
David Thomson, Single, 21, father David Thomson
Mary Ann Newell, Single, 21, father William Newell;Groom=David Thomson5 
Death of Mother20 August 1892 Minyip, VIC, Australia;
When and where Died: 20th August 1892 at parish of Dunmunkle
Name and Surname, Rank or Profession: Susannah Piltz
Sex and Age: Female, 74 years
Cause of Death: Bronchitis
Duration of last Illness: weeksy whom verified:
When he last saw Deceased: August 1892
Name and Surname of father with Rank or profession: James Wright, Farm Labourer
Name and Maiden Name of Mother: not known
Signature, description and Residences of Informant: Thomas Newell, Son, parish of Dunmunkle
When and where buried: 22nd August 1892, Minyip Public Cemetery
Undertaker by whom certified: James Hugh Brady
Where born: Norfolk, England
How long in the Australian Colonies, stating which: 52 years, South Australia 38 years, Victoria 14 years
Where Married, at what Age, and to whom: Norfolk England, 20 years, Thomas Newell
later Gawler South Australia, 28 years, Hermann Piltz
Issue, in order of Birth, their Names and Ages: By former marriage, John Newell 50, Elizabeth Newell 48, Thomas Newell 46, Mary Ann Newell 40, Robert James Newell 38
by present marriage, Amelia Matilda Piltz 35 years;Principal=Susan Tyrrell6 
Death of Spouse27 September 1919 Gawler Oval, Gawler, SA, Australia;
A painfully sudden death occurred on Saturday, when Mr. David Thomson collapsed while watching the football match between the Central and College teams, on the Gawler Oval. Mr. Thomson was a keen enthusiast of football, and in the third quarter he became greatly excited over the struggle. He was then observed to stagger and go behind the tool house, and immediately dropped dead. The deceased, who was 67 years of age, had been suffering from heart trouble, and his death was expected at any minute as latterly he had had several severe heart attacks. The remains were interred in the Willaston Cemetery on Monday afternoon, when a large gathering paid tribute to his memory. The burial service was read by the Rev. Frew Brown, also the service of the Foresters' and Athenian Lodges. The Central footballers and the Moulders' Union also appeared in body as a mark of respect to the deceased. Mr. Thomson was the second son of the late Mr. David Thomson, founder of the Eagle Foundry, and brother of Messrs. Daniel, Robert K., John, and James. His widow, 3 sons, and 4 daughters survive. Mr. Thomson did not take great interest in public affairs, but was a most enthusiastic worker in the interests of Friendly Societies, and was closely associated with the Foresters' Order and the Athenian lodge of Oddfellows. He, too, worked for the benefit of his fellow craftsmen, the ironmoulders, and was in office of the local Moulders' Union. For some years Mr. Thomson has lived a retired life in his home on Church Hill. He was born in Glasgow in 1852 and four years later sailed with his parents for South Australia.;Principal=David Thomson7 
News-Arct*2 December 1938 "The Bunyip", Gawler, SA, Australia;
MRS. M. A. THOMSON.
Mrs. M. A. Thomson of Gawler was born at Jacob's Creek near Lyndoch on 16th February, 1851, and is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Newell, pioneers of this State. Her parents arrived in the ship Northumberland. Of a family of ten, Mrs. Thomson is the only survivor. She went to school
first at Rowlands Flat, then at Lyndoch, and later at Burton's School, Gawler. On arriving at Gawler she lived in a cottage where the Savings Bank now stands. The Pile family lived further down in the south of Murray street. As a girl she remembers the Pile's house being built on Mars Hill. Before that the aborigines used to hold their corroborees on the hill when the natives used to
come to Gawler. The natives at times camped in large numbers on Mars Hill. Mrs. Thomson married a son of the late David Thomson, founder of the Eagle foundry and another pioneer family of this State. Mrs. Thomsom has lived in Gawler for 77 years and has seen the town progress to its busiest period and down to the decline of its great engineering works. She has lived in her present home in Cameron street for 55 years. She has led an active life and still bright and vigorous takes an interest in the events of the town she loves so well.8 
Death*16 May 1940 "Glasgow Cottage", Jerningham Street, Gawler, SA, Australia;
MRS MARY ANN THOMSON.
Born in the district, at Jacob's Creek (between Rowlands Flat and Tanunda) practically 90 years ago, and living in the same house for 56 years, Mrs. Mary Ann (Gran.) Thomson, widow of the late Mr. David Thomson, died at her residence "'Glasgow Cottage,'' Jerningham street, Gawler, on Thursday, May 16th.- Mrs. Thomson was born in 1851, her parents' name being Newell, and with her death passes out the last of that old pioneer family. Childhood days were spent at Lyndoch, and her parents came to Gawler when she was 11 years of age. 'Gran.' as she was affectionately known, worked for several families in her young days, one in particular being that of Mr. James Dawson, then proprietor of the Albion flour mills. About 70 years ago she married
David Thomson, son of the founder of Eagle Foundry, King street, her husband predeceasing her by 20 years. From then on, she lived practically alone in her cottage, making periodical visits to her family. About 12 months ago her daughter May (Mrs. Sid. Wills) took up her residence with
her, at the request of the family, although the old lady sturdily maintained her independence of life and spirit. Neighbours knew the tap of her stick on the roadway in the evening hours as she made her way to or from the many homes she visited. Mrs. Thomson did not take any active part in public affairs, but she did pay tribute to her church, St. Andrew's Presbyterian, and in the latter days figured prominently in the affairs of the Gawler Pensioners' Society. It was only a fortnight ago that she was present at the birthday gathering of the society and cut the cake. She kept intelligent interest in all doings for the well-being and betterment of the town, and never missed her vote on an election. Her occupation of latter years was knitting, and until a month ago she worked on socks for the Red Cross and Comforts fund for soldiers in the present war. She was
devoted to her family and did a lot of correspondence to the scattered members. The issue was 10, of whom six survive, being — Mrs. J. Olafsen (Ethel), Gawler South; Mrs Sid. Wills (May), Jerningham street; Mrs. F. Evers (Flo.), Broken Hill; ex-Cr. A. D. Thomson, Willaston; W. P. Thomson, Church Hill; and W.D. (Wally) Thomson, of Willoughby, Sydney. Another daughter, Mrs. Hammer, recently predeceased her mother. There are 25 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. The remains were interred in the Willaston cemetery on Saturday afternoon, when Rev. A. E. Page, B.A., BD., officiated at the grave. There was a big collection of floral tributes.
On Sunday evening special mention was made in St Andrew's church of the passing of the church's oldest member, with an association of over 70 years. The Rev. A. E. Page based his remarks on Hebrews 13.14: For have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. At the conclu sion of the service, the organist, Mrs. R. G. Poole, played the Scottish Lament, 'Flowers o' the Forest.'9 

Family

David Thomson d. 27 Sep 1919
Children

Citations

  1. [S1240] South Australian Birth Registrations 1842-1906.
  2. [S1558] South Australian Birth Registrations transcripts (Keith Bassett), Mary Ann Newell 1851.
  3. [S1556] South Australian Death Registrations transcript (Keith Bassett), William Newell 1854.
  4. [S1400] SA Register Personal Notices 1836-1870.
  5. [S1655] Findmypast South Australia Marriages 1842-1937 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, David Thomson & Mary An 1871n Newell.
  6. [S14] Death Certificate, Susannah Piltz.
  7. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Bunyip, Friday, October 3, 1919.
  8. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Bunyip, Friday, December 2, 1938.
  9. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Bunyip, Friday, May 24, 1940.
  10. [S1696] Findmypast South Australia Births 1842-1928 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Florence Eliza Newall Thomson 1870.
  11. [S1696] Findmypast South Australia Births 1842-1928 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Alexander David Thomson 1872.
  12. [S1696] Findmypast South Australia Births 1842-1928 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Alfred Andrew Thomson 1874.
  13. [S1696] Findmypast South Australia Births 1842-1928 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Ethel Ellen Thomson 1875.
  14. [S1696] Findmypast South Australia Births 1842-1928 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Alice Newell Thomson 1877.
  15. [S1696] Findmypast South Australia Births 1842-1928 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Annie May Thomson 1880.
  16. [S1696] Findmypast South Australia Births 1842-1928 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, William Palmoston Thomson 1882.
  17. [S1696] Findmypast South Australia Births 1842-1928 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Florence Elizabeth Wright Thomson 1884.
  18. [S1696] Findmypast South Australia Births 1842-1928 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Walter Douglas Thomson 1890.
  19. [S1696] Findmypast South Australia Births 1842-1928 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Amy Mable Thomson 1893.