Elizabeth Ann Mason1

F, #1071, b. circa 1835, d. 15 October 1922
FatherJames Mason2 b. c 1805, d. 9 Feb 1854
MotherElizabeth Stafford2 b. 1815, d. 10 Sep 1859
Relationship2nd great-grandmother of Keith Graham Bassett
ChartsAncestors of Keith Graham Bassett
Last Edited24 Apr 2021
Birth*circa 1835 Sydney, NSW, Australia3 
Confirmation*February 1852 Willunga, SA, Australia;
James Mason: A convert aged 47, not confirmed: perhaps not made his 1st communion: out of the Church:
Elizabeth, (Stafford) not Confirmed: out of the Church
Francis John 19, not Confirmed: out of the Church
Elizabeth 16, not Confirmed: out of the Church
Sarah 15, made first Holy Communion 2nd Feb. Gives meat and cheese: bench rent paid for the quarter in butter:4 
Death of Father9 February 1854 Muckleford Creek near Castlemaine, VIC, Australia;
When and where Died: on the 9th of February 1854 at Muckleford Creek
Name and Surname, Rank or Profession: James Mason age 49
Sex and Age: Male age 49 years
Cause of Death: Dysentry & Low fever
Duration of last illness: 13 days
Medical Attendant by whom certified: Henry Howlett
When last Seen: 8 February 1854
Father: - Mason
Mother: Mary Mason
Informant: Francis A Mason, Farmer, Tarangowa, the son of the deceased
Registered: Castlemaine
Where Born, and how long in the Australian Colonies: Born in Grosvenor Square in the County of Middlesex in England and lived in the Colonies of Victoria and South Australia for 25 years
Married: At Saint Marys Church in Sydney to Elizabeth Stafford
Children of Marriage: Francis Andrew Mason age 22, Elizabeth Sophia wife of Andrew Maddagan age 19, Sarah Sophia Mason age 17 years;Deceased=James Mason5 
Married Name21 February 1854 Madegen3 
Marriage*21 February 1854 St Francis Church, Melbourne, VIC, Australia;
Groom: Andrew Madegen
Status:
Place of birth: Listowal Co. Kerry
Occupation: Carrier
Age: 27
Present residence: Melbourne
Usual residence: Castlemaine
Father: Andrew Madegen
Occupation: Labourer
Mother: Joanna Madegen

Bride: Elizabeth Mason
Status: Spinster
Place of birth: Sydney N.S.Wales
Occupation:
Age: 19
Present residence: Melbourne
Usual residence: Castlemaine
Father: James Mason
Occupation: Farmer
Mother: Elizabeth Mason

Date of Marriage: 21 Feb 1854
Place of Marriage: St Francis Church Melbourne
Religion: by the rites of the Catholic Church
Witnesses: Edward Reid & Mary Reid (her mark)
Minister: Gerald A Ward, Priest;Groom=Andrew Madegen3 
Death of Mother10 September 1859 McLaren Vale, SA, Australia;
Sarah Sophia Mason, age 44, residence McLaren Vale

Note: although recorded as Sarah Sophia Mason, this must be Elizabeth Mason's death as we know Elizabeth died between 1859 and 1860. Elizabeth would have been 44 in 1859. Her daughter's name was Sarah Sophia Mason but she was still alive;Principal=Elizabeth Stafford6 
Marriage*5 November 1863 House of John Jones, McLaren Vale, SA, Australia;
Groom: John Jones
Occupation: Farmer
Age: 30
Usual Residence: MacLaren Vale
Father: Rees Jones

Bride: Elizabeth Ann Madegin
Occupation:
Age: 28
Usual Residence: MacLaren Vale
Father: James Mason

Date of Marriage: 5 November 1863
Place of Marriage: House of John Jones, MacLaren Vale
Witnesses: G F Elliott, Farmer, MacLaren Vale
James Elliott, Farmer, MacLaren Vale;Groom=John Jones7 
Married Name5 November 1863 Jones1 
News-Arct*12 November 1863 "The South Australian Register", Adelaide, SA, Australia;
MARRIAGES.
JONES-MADIGEN.-On the 5th November, at Clairville Farm, by licence, by the Rev .J. Howie, John Jones, to Elizabeth Ann Madigen, of Maclaren Vale.8 
Electoral Roll*1909 Diapur, VIC, Australia;
Jones, John, Diapur, farmer
Jones, Elizabeth Ann, Diapur, home duties;Principal=John Jones9 
Electoral Roll1912 Nhill, VIC, Australia;
Jones, John, Nhill, no occupation
Jones, Elizabeth Ann, Nhill, home duties;Principal=John Jones9 
Electoral Roll1913 Nhill, VIC, Australia;
Jones, John, Nhill, no occupation
Jones, Elizabeth Ann, Nhill, home duties;Principal=John Jones9 
Electoral Roll1914 Nhill, VIC, Australia;
Jones, John, Nhill, no occupation
Jones, Elizabeth Ann, Nhill, home duties;Principal=John Jones9 
Electoral Roll1915 Nhill, VIC, Australia;
Jones, John, Nhill, no occupation
Jones, Elizabeth Ann, Nhill, home duties;Principal=John Jones9 
Electoral Roll1916 Nhill, VIC, Australia;
Jones, John, Nhill, no occupation
Jones, Elizabeth Ann, Nhill, home duties;Principal=John Jones9 
Electoral Roll1917 Nhill, VIC, Australia;
Jones, John, Nhill, no occupation
Jones, Elizabeth Ann, Nhill, home duties;Principal=John Jones9 
Death of Spouse27 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 Jones10 
Electoral Roll*1919 Nhill, VIC, Australia;
Jones, Elizabeth Ann, Nhill, home duties9 
Death*15 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:

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"Waywen", 51 Spring Street, Geelong West
Burial*17 October 1922 Eastern Cemetery, Geelong, VIC, Australia;
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Elizabeth Jones'grave - there are 3 unmarked graves beneath the tree - Elizabeth's plot is the one on the right
News-Arct20 October 1922 "The Geelong Advertiser", Geelong, VIC, Australia;
The interment of the remains of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Jones, of Spring-street, Geelong West, took place last Tuesday morning in the Church of England portion of the Eastern cemetery in the presence of a number of relatives and personal friends. The cortege left the residence of her son (Mr.Hurtle Jones), Spring-street, Geelong West. Rev. Mr. Peake conducted the burial services both at the home and graveside. Mr. Alex. Monro, funeral director, of Ryrie-street, carried out the mortuary arrangements.13 

Family 1

Andrew Madegen

Family 2

John Jones b. 22 Feb 1827, d. 27 Jul 1917
Children

Citations

  1. [S1239] South Australian Marriage Registrations 1842-1916, Wil 56/165.
  2. [S49] Marriage Certificate, Andrew Madegen & Elizabeth Mason 1854/257.
  3. [S1575] VIC Marriage certificate.
  4. [S1689] Portion of Father Thomas Caldwell OSB's Willunga Register, 1850- July 1852., online http://www.library.unisa.edu.au/condon/CatholicLetters/…
  5. [S1395] VIC Death certificate.
  6. [S1654] Findmypast South Australia Deaths 1842-1972 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Sarah Sophia Mason 1859.
  7. [S1557] South Australian Marriage Registrations transcript (Keith Bassett), John Jones & Elizabeth Ann Madegin.
  8. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The South Australian Register, Thursday, November 12, 1863.
  9. [S1418] Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980.
  10. [S14] Death Certificate, John Jones 1917/8669.
  11. [S14] Death Certificate, Elizabeth Ann Jones 1922/13095.
  12. [S1603] Keith Bassett photos.
  13. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Geelong Advertiser, Friday, October 20, 1922.
  14. [S1240] South Australian Birth Registrations 1842-1906.
  15. [S142] NSW Death 25909/1942 - Ross Vaughan Jones.