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Devitt, Mary Catherine

Female 1919 - 1990  (70 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Devitt, Mary Catherine was born on 10 Oct 1919 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia (daughter of Devitt, William George and Welsh, Catherine); died on 17 Apr 1990 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia.

    Notes:

    DEVITT Mary Catherine 1919-1990; daughter of William Devitt and Catherine nee Welsh; born at Chiltern 10th October 1919 [vrn 26090]; died at the Chiltern Bush Nursing Hospital 17th April 1990 and was interred in plot 49-4-CE at the Barnawartha cemetery on 19th April 1990; married George Enderby Crosse

    Family/Spouse: Crosse, George Enderby. George was born on 17 Jan 1911 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia; died on 07 Dec 1985 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Living
    3. Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Devitt, William George was born on 11 May 1882 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia (son of Devitt, Patrick Joseph and Boyce, Mary); died on 30 May 1969 in Yackandandah, Victoria, Australia.

    Notes:

    DEVITT William George 1882-1969; son of Patrick and Mary nee Boyce; born at Barnawartha 1882 [vrn 6963]; died at Yackandandah Bush Nursing Hospital 30th May 1969 aged 87 years and was buried at the Barnawartha cemetery on 1st June 1969 in plot 46-4-PN [vrn 11249]; married Catherine Welsh at Boweya on 15th October 1918 [vrn 8637]

    The Federal Standard, Chiltern, Friday, March 1, 1929
    William G Devitt of Upper Indigo, who has gained some fame in the growing of water melons, brought one to our office on Saturday, a monster, 34 lbs in weight, 28 inches in girth and 23 inches in length. The flesh of it was pronounced delicious by all those who were privileged to obtain a slice.

    The Federal Standard, Chiltern, Friday, June 6, 1969 - OBITUARY - MR WILLIAM GEORGE DEVITT
    The death occurred in the Yackandandah Bush Nursing Hospital on Friday, May 30, of Mr William George Devitt, of Upper Indigo. The son of the late Mr and Mrs Patrick Devitt (nee Mary Boyce) deceased was born at Upper Indigo and lived there all his life. He was a highly respected farmer and as a side-line carried goods. He lived a most active life and he and his wife, Catherine, were most philanthropic. He was in hospital for only a couple of days. Left to mourn their loss are his devoted wife Catherine, and the following children: Mary (Mrs G Crosse), Nance (Mrs A Fisher) and son Patrick. He was aged 87 years. The funeral cortege left the home of his daughter, Mrs Crosse, after a service by the Rev Blazely, Presbyterian minister, interment taking place in the Barnawartha cemetery. The casket was carried by Messrs John Fisher and Bill Crosse (grandsons), Bill Elligate and Harry Langdon (nephews). The pall-bearers were Messrs Pat Elligate, Bernie Johnson, Geo Crosse, Allan Welsh and J Draper. Messrs Douglas and Todd had charge of the mortuary arrangements.

    William married Welsh, Catherine on 15 Oct 1918 in Boweya, Victoria, Australia. Catherine (daughter of Welsh, Edward Jonas and Fair, Catherine) was born on 10 Jul 1893 in Thoona, Victoria, Australia; died on 10 Feb 1982 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Welsh, Catherine was born on 10 Jul 1893 in Thoona, Victoria, Australia (daughter of Welsh, Edward Jonas and Fair, Catherine); died on 10 Feb 1982 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia.

    Notes:

    DEVITT Catherine nee Welsh 1893-1982; daughter of Edward Welsh and Catherine nee Fair; born at Thoona in 1893 [vrn 35725]; died at Chiltern on 10th February 1982 aged 88 years and was buried in plot 47-4-CE at the Barnawartha cemetery on 12th February 1982. [vrn 6724]

    Notes:

    The Federal Standard, Chiltern, Friday, October 18, 1918 p2 c2
    An interesting double wedding was celebrated at Boweya, near Wangaratta, on Tuesday, when Miss Evelyn Welsh, third daughter of Mr E J Welsh, was married to Mr Roderick Langdon, only son of Mr W H Langdon, Wahgunyah, and Miss Catherine Welsh, second daughter of Mr Welsh, was married to Mr William Devitt, eldest son of the late Mr P Devitt, Upper Indigo, Barnawartha. The brides were given away by their father. In the former wedding Miss M Langdon was bridesmaid, and in the latter Miss Maud Langdon acted in a similar capacity. Mr R Welsh was best man in each instance. The ceremonies were performed by Rev Mr Clemons, Benalla, assisted by Rev Mr Perkins. Wedding breakfast was served at the residence of the parents. Mr and Mrs Langdon will reside at Daysdale and the future home of Mr and Mrs Devitt will be at Barnawartha.

    Children:
    1. 1. Devitt, Mary Catherine was born on 10 Oct 1919 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia; died on 17 Apr 1990 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia.
    2. Devitt, Nance Eileen was born on 09 Mar 1921 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia; died on 30 Nov 2010 in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia.
    3. Devitt, Patrick Maurice was born in 1924; died on 26 Jun 2008 in Corowa, New South Wales, Australia.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Devitt, Patrick Joseph was born in 1848 in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia (son of Devitt, William and Conheady, Ann); died on 22 May 1904 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia.

    Notes:

    DEVITT Patrick 1848-1904; son of William and Ann nee Conhedy; born in NSW 1848 [nswrn V18481289 65]; died at Barnawartha 22nd May 1904 aged 58 years and was interred in plot 59-7-RC at the Barnawartha cemetery on 23rd May 1904 [vrn 3756]

    Patrick married Boyce, Mary on 14 Jul 1879 in Reids Creek, Victoria, Australia. Mary (daughter of Boyce, George and Brett, Margaret) was born on 29 May 1858 in Reids Creek, Victoria, Australia; died on 13 Jun 1933 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Boyce, Mary was born on 29 May 1858 in Reids Creek, Victoria, Australia (daughter of Boyce, George and Brett, Margaret); died on 13 Jun 1933 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia.

    Notes:

    BOYCE Mary/Maria 1858-1933; daughter of George Boyce and Margaret nee Britt; born at Reid?s Creek in 1858 [vrn 14570 Maria}; died at Barnawartha 13th June 1933 aged 75 years and was interred in plot 60-7 at the Barnawartha Cemetery [vrn 13687]; married Patrick Devitt in 1879 [vrn 3004]

    The Federal Standard, Chiltern, Friday, June 16, 1933 - BARNAWARTHA
    The death occurred of a very old and respected resident of the Upper Indigo on Tuesday in the person of Mrs Mary Devitt, aged 75 years, relict of the late P Devitt of the same place and daughter of the late George Boyce. Mrs Devitt was the victim of a paralytic stroke on Saturday, and she died as stated. She leaves a family of five sons and three daughters. One of her sons (Daniel) [it was actually Patrick] made the supreme sacrifice at the Great War, and two others saw service. The funeral took place to the Barnawartha cemetery on Wednesday, the cortege being a lengthy one. The graveside services were read by Father Lawless and the pall-bearers were Messrs M Koehlen, D Whelan, C Whitehead and R Welch.

    Children:
    1. Devitt, Margaret Ann was born on 22 May 1880 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia; died on 28 May 1962 in Wodonga, Victoria, Australia.
    2. 2. Devitt, William George was born on 11 May 1882 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia; died on 30 May 1969 in Yackandandah, Victoria, Australia.
    3. Devitt, James Thomas was born in 1884 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia; died in 1952 in Belgrave, Victoria, Australia.
    4. Devitt, Daniel was born on 06 Jun 1884.
    5. Devitt, Mary Ellen was born on 20 Oct 1886 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia; died in 1952 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
    6. Devitt, Martha Theresa was born on 16 Dec 1888 in Yackandandah, Victoria, Australia; died in 1949 in Preston, Victoria, Australia.
    7. Devitt, Michael Francis was born on 27 Sep 1890 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia; died on 16 Oct 1930 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia.
    8. Devitt, Patrick Joseph was born on 12 Jan 1893 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia; died on 01 Oct 1918 in Bellicourt British Cemetery, France.
    9. Devitt, John Alfred was born in 1895 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia; died in 1971 in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.
    10. Devitt, George Vincent was born in 1897 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia; died in 1936 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia.
    11. Devitt, Daniel Augustine was born on 08 Aug 1899 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia; died on 23 Sep 1961 in Essendon, Victoria, Australia.

  3. 6.  Welsh, Edward Jonas was born on 01 Jan 1861 in Merriang, Victoria, Australia; died on 17 Aug 1936 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia.

    Notes:

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    Edward married Fair, Catherine on 09 Apr 1884. Catherine was born in 1861 in Reedy Creek, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Fair, Catherine was born in 1861 in Reedy Creek, Victoria, Australia.
    Children:
    1. Welsh, Annie Bindon was born on 23 Aug 1888 in Thoona, Victoria, Australia; died in 1978 in Essendon, Victoria, Australia.
    2. 3. Welsh, Catherine was born on 10 Jul 1893 in Thoona, Victoria, Australia; died on 10 Feb 1982 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Devitt, William was born in 1819 in Clare, Ireland; died on 12 Jan 1889 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia.

    William married Conheady, Ann in 1855 in Australia. Ann was born in 1818 in Clare, Ireland; died on 02 Dec 1912 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Conheady, Ann was born in 1818 in Clare, Ireland; died on 02 Dec 1912 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia.
    Children:
    1. Devitt, Michael was born on 02 Jun 1845 in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia; died on 07 May 1893 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia.
    2. 4. Devitt, Patrick Joseph was born in 1848 in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia; died on 22 May 1904 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia.
    3. Devitt, Mary Ann was born on 04 Jul 1849 in Bungonia, New South Wales, Australia; died on 25 Mar 1902 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia.
    4. Devitt, Bridget was born on 04 Jul 1851 in Wheeo, New South Wales, Australia; died on 07 Jul 1942 in Victoria, Australia.
    5. Devitt, Ellen was born in 1856 in Woolshed, Victoria, Australia; died on 09 Jan 1901 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia.
    6. Devitt, John was born in 1858 in Woolshed, Victoria, Australia; died on 19 Oct 1899 in Beechworth, Victoria, Australia.
    7. Devitt, William died in in Bush, Chiltern, Victoria, Australia.

  3. 10.  Boyce, George was born on 14 Mar 1828 in Kilmoyler, County Tipperary, Ireland. (son of Boyce, John and Curry, Mary); died on 19 Mar 1909 in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia.

    Notes:

    Baptism Witnesses: Thomas Harding, Mary Guerin
    Occupation: Farmer
    Cause of death: Senility, Heart failure.
    Diagnosed by Dr. Barnard.
    Buried in Barnawatha Cemetery, Victoria, Australia, on 25 March 1909.
    Emigrated on the Sabrina. Arrived in Fremantle Australia 13-6-1853.
    Griffith Boyce George Ballygorteen Clonbullogue Co. Tipperary

    Griffiths Valuation Record Information
    Tenant
    Family Name 1 BOYCE
    Forename 1 GEORGE
    Landlord
    Family Name 2 O'MEAGHER
    Forename 2 STEPH.
    Location
    County TIPPERARY, SOUTH RIDING
    Barony CLANWILLIAM
    Union TIPPERARY
    Parish CLONBULLOGUE
    Townland BALLYGORTEEN
    Place Name BALLYGORTEEN
    Place Type TOWNLAND
    Publication Details
    Position on Page 5
    Printing Date 1851
    Act 9&10
    Sheet Number 68,75
    Map Reference 4

    George married Brett, Margaret on 29 Jan 1853 in Bansha, Tipperary, Ireland. Margaret (daughter of Brett, Malachi and Ellen) was born about 1830 in Cahir, Ireland; died on 06 May 1918 in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Brett, Margaret was born about 1830 in Cahir, Ireland (daughter of Brett, Malachi and Ellen); died on 06 May 1918 in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia.

    Notes:

    Ovens and Murray Advertiser Saturday 11 May 1918
    DEATH of Old Colonist.-The death
    of a very old former resident of Barnawatha
    in Mrs. Margaret Boyce, relict
    of the late George Boyce, occurred at
    her residence, Baker stroeet, Wangaratta,
    on Sunday afternoon, afternoon, after a few
    days' illness. The late Mrs. Boyce, who
    was aged 88 years, was born at Cahir,
    Tipporary, Ireland, and came to Australia
    with her husband in 1852. They settled
    at Barnawartha where they resided for 60
    years and about 10 years ago they went
    to Wangaratta to reside, Deceased's
    husband died nine year. ago. The late
    Mrs. Boyce always enjoyed remarkably
    good health, and retained her faculties
    the end. She is survived by five grown
    daughters.

    Death Certificate No. 1393
    Died 6 May 1918 at Baker Street, Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia.
    Occupation: House duties.
    Cause of death: Tumour of liver and senile decay.
    Diagnosed by Dr. O'Boyes
    Buried: 7 May 1918 at Barnawatha Cemetary, Victoria, Australia.
    On Birth Certificate of son John Boyce, she is known as Margaret Britte born at Kilmoyler, Ireland.


    Tenant
    Family Name 1 BRETT
    Forename 1 MARGARET
    Landlord
    Family Name 2 HEALY
    Forename 2 WILLIAM
    Location
    County TIPPERARY, NORTH RIDING
    Barony IKERRIN
    Union THURLES
    Parish TEMPLEREE
    Townland BALLINROE
    Place Name BALLINROE
    Place Type TOWNLAND
    Publication Details
    Position on Page 14
    Printing Date 1851
    Act 9&10
    Sheet Number 29,30
    Map Reference 3

    Notes:

    The witnesses were Malachy Brett and Edmond Dwyer.

    Children:
    1. Boyce, John was born on 01 Jun 1855 in Barker Station, Mt. Harcourt, Victoria, Aust.; died on 09 Apr 1911 in Tallangatta, Victoria, Australia.
    2. Boyce, Johanna was born on 01 Jun 1857 in Beechworth, Victoria, Australia; died on 26 Aug 1923 in Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia.
    3. 5. Boyce, Mary was born on 29 May 1858 in Reids Creek, Victoria, Australia; died on 13 Jun 1933 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia.
    4. Boyce, Elizabeth was born on 20 Jun 1860 in Upper Indigo, Victoria, Australia; died on 28 May 1940 in Upper Indigo, Victoria, Australia.
    5. Boyce, George was born on 24 May 1862 in North Wooragee, Victoria, Australia; died on 21 Apr 1875 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia.
    6. Boyce, Theresa Ellen was born on 08 Nov 1865 in Yackandandah, Victoria, Australia; died on 03 Sep 1950 in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia.
    7. Boyce, Margaret was born on 10 Jan 1867 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia; died on 17 Mar 1875 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia.
    8. Boyce, Thomas was born on 11 Feb 1869 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia; died on 08 Oct 1880 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia.
    9. Boyce, Patrick was born on 28 Mar 1871 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia; died on 18 Apr 1875 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia.
    10. Boyce, Margaret Mary was born on 01 Feb 1878 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia; died on 04 Sep 1970 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia.


 

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