Ruth Jones1

F, #1080, b. 26 October 1865, d. 6 September 1946
FatherJohn Jones1 b. 22 Feb 1827, d. 27 Jul 1917
MotherElizabeth Ann Mason1 b. c 1835, d. 15 Oct 1922
Relationship2nd great-aunt of Keith Graham Bassett
Last Edited1 Mar 2019
Birth*26 October 1865 McLaren Vale, SA, Australia;
When Born: October 26th 1865
Name: Ruth
Sex: Female
Name and Surname of Father: John Jones
Name and Maiden Name of Mother: Elizabeth Ann Jones, formerly Mason
Rank or Profession of Father: Farmer
Residence of Parents: McLaren Vale2 
Married Name18 July 1883 Kanaley3 
Marriage*18 July 1883 Bordertown, SA, Australia;Groom=James Kanaley3 
Death of Father27 July 1917 Geelong Hospital, Geelong, VIC, Australia;
Name: John Jones
Date of Death: 27 Jul 1917
Place of Death: Geelong Hospital, City of Geelong; Usual Residence Nhill
Occupation: Retired Farmer
Sex: Male
Age: 91
Conjugal Status:
Place of Birth: Wales
Time in Aust Colonies: 58 years in Victoria

Father: Not known
Occupation: Not known
Mother: Not known

Place of Marriage: Not known
Age at Marriage: Not known
Name of Spouse: Not known
Children of Marriage: Edith 54, Hurtle 51, Ruth, Vaughn, Ewin, Craig, Ross, Ada (ages not known)
Informant: R N Carbines, undertaker, authorized agent, Geelong

Cause of Death: Senility, Cardiac failure
Length of Illness: Indefinite
Medical Attendant: Dr N Dennerstein M.B., B.S.
Date Last Seen: 27 Jul 1917

Date of Burial: 28 Jul 1917
Place of Burial: Eastern Cemetery Geelong
Minister & Religion: Rev T Tinniswood, Church of England
Undertaker: R N Carbines
Witnesses:;Principal=John Jones4 
Death of Mother15 October 1922 51 Spring St, Geelong West, VIC, Australia;
Name: Elizabeth Ann Jones
Date of Death: 15 Oct 1922
Place of Death: 51 Spring Street, Town of Geelong West
Occupation:
Sex: Female
Age: 88
Conjugal Status:
Place of Birth: McLaren Vale, South Australia
Time in Aust Colonies: 38 years in Victoria, 50 years in South Australia

Father: William Mason
Occupation: Farmer
Mother: Elizabeth Ann Mason (maiden name not known)

Place of Marriage: McLaren Vale, South Australia
Age at Marriage: 22
Name of Spouse: John Jones
Children of Marriage: Ellen 65, Alfred deceased, Edith 61, Anson deceased, Hurtle 58, Ruth 57, Vaughan 55, Irwin 53, Greig 52, Ross 50, Ada 48
Informant: Alex Monro, undertaker, authorized agent, Geelong

Cause of Death: Senile Decay
Length of Illness:
Medical Attendant: Dr A W Morgan
Date Last Seen: 13 Oct 1922

Date of Burial: 17 Oct 1922
Place of Burial: Eastern Cemetery Geelong
Minister & Religion: Rev J H Peake, Church of England
Undertaker: Alex Monro
Witnesses:

;Principal=Elizabeth Ann Mason5
"Waywen", 51 Spring Street, Geelong West
Death of Spouse26 October 1943 Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia;
MR. J. KANALEY .
The death occurred at the Wagga Base Hospital yesterday afternoon of Mr. James Kanaley, of 10 Shaw street, Wagga, and late of Junee, at the age of 84 years. Born at Kangarilla (SA), the late Mr. Kanaley came to Junee in 1907 and came to reside in Wagga about three years ago. He is survived by a widow and three sons, Messrs. Walter, Sid and Steven Kanaley, all of Junee, and five daughters. Mesdames A. Moore of Sydney, E. Coleman of Wagga, B. Keating of Sydney, W. Thompson of Sydney, and P. Williams of Sydney. The funeral will take place this afternoon, the cortege moving from the Wagga Methodist Church after a service to start at 3.45. for the Wagga cemetery.;Principal=James Kanaley6 
Death*6 September 1946 Lewisham Hospital, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia;
MRS. K. KANALEY
The death occurred at Lewisham Hospital, Wagga, last night of Mrs. Ruth Kanaley, widow of the late James Kanaley, of 10 Shaw-street, Wagga, and late of Junee, at the age of 80 years. Mrs. Kanaley is survived by three sons, Messrs. W. J., S. J. and Steve Kanaley, all of Junee, and five daughters, Mrs. A. More, Mrs. B. Keating, Mrs. W. Thompson, Mrs. P. Wilson, all of Sydney, and Mrs. Coleman of Wagga. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon, the cortege moving from the Wagga Methodist Church after a service commencing at 1.45, for the Wagga cemtery.7,8 
Probate*25 November 1946 NSW, Australia;
320406. KANALEY, RUTH late of Wagga Wagga. Widow.
THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me RUTH KANALEY of Wagga Wagga in the State of New South Wales Widow. 1. I HEREBY REVOKE all former Wills and Testamentary Writings at any time heretofore made by me and declare this to be my last Will and Testament. 2. I APPOINT my Son SIDNEY JAMES KANALEY executor and Trustee of this my Will. 3. I MAKE the following bequests :- (a) To my daughter CORA the sum of TWENTY POUNDS (£20) (b) To my Daughter RUBY the sum of TWENTY POUNDS (£20) (c) To my Daughter HAZEL the sum of FIFTY POUNDS (£50) (d) To each of my Daughters AMY and IVY the sum of FIFTY POUNDS (£50) 4. I GIVE DEVISE AND BEQUEATH the rest and residue of my Estate subject to the payment of all my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses to my Daughters AMY and IVY as tenants in common in equal shares. AS WITNESS my hand at Wagga Wagga this ninth day of June One thousand nine hundred and forty-six.
R. KANALEY
SIGNED by the Testatrix as and for her last Will and Testament in the presence of us both present at the same time who at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names witnesses.
P. O. B. SAVAGE Motor Mechanic Wagga Wagga
J.R. REYNOLDS Solicitor Wagga Wagga.
25th November, 1946. PROBATE of the Will of the abovenamed deceased was granted to SIDNEY JAMES KANALEY the sole Executor named in the said Will. TESTATRIX died 6th September, 1946. Estate sworn at £758. 8. 10. net.9 

Family

James Kanaley d. 26 Oct 1943
Children

Citations

  1. [S1240] South Australian Birth Registrations 1842-1906.
  2. [S1558] South Australian Birth Registrations transcripts (Keith Bassett), Ruth Jones 1865.
  3. [S1601] Australia Marriage Index 1788-1950.
  4. [S14] Death Certificate, John Jones 1917/8669.
  5. [S14] Death Certificate, Elizabeth Ann Jones 1922/13095.
  6. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Daily Advertiser, Wednesday, October 27, 1943.
  7. [S1473] NSW Death Indexes, 22382/1946 Ruth Kanaley.
  8. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Daily Advertiser, Saturday, September 7, 1946.
  9. [S1635] Findmypast NSW Will Books 1800-1952, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Ruth Kanaley 1946.
  10. [S1696] Findmypast South Australia Births 1842-1928 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Walter John Kanaley 1885.
  11. [S1696] Findmypast South Australia Births 1842-1928 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Cora May Kanaley 1888.
  12. [S1696] Findmypast South Australia Births 1842-1928 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Sidney James Kanaley 1889.
  13. [S1696] Findmypast South Australia Births 1842-1928 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Stephen Kanaley 1892.
  14. [S1696] Findmypast South Australia Births 1842-1928 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Ruby Ruth Kanaley 1894.
  15. [S1696] Findmypast South Australia Births 1842-1928 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Amy Ida Kanaley 1896.
  16. [S1696] Findmypast South Australia Births 1842-1928 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Ivy Meral Blanche Kanaley 1904.
  17. [S1472] NSW Birth Indexes, 4879/1911 Hazel I Kanaley.