Elligate, William Edward

Family/Spouse: O'Connor, Nietta. Nietta was born on 05 Feb 1921 in Cobram, Victoria, Australia; died on 29 Jan 1998 in Cobram, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELLIGATE Edward (Ned) 1867-1916; son of John and Mary nee Gleeson; born c1867 Indigo; died at Beechworth 7th December 1916 aged 49 years [vrn 13072] and was buried in plot 109-7-RC at the Barnawartha cemetery on 8th December 1916.

The Federal Standard, Chiltern, Friday, December 8, 1916
The death occurred at Beechworth on Thursday, December 7, of Mr Edward Elligate, farmer, of Upper Indigo. Deceased, who was 49 years of age, had been in indifferent health for some months, and leaves a widow and family of two children. The funeral took place on Friday last when the remains were interred in the Barnawartha cemetery. Service at the graveside was read by the Rev Father Cremin, and the funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr A H Smith.

Edward married Devitt, Margaret Ann on 10 May 1910 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia. Margaret (daughter of Devitt, Patrick Joseph and Boyce, Mary) was born on 22 May 1880 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia; died on 28 May 1962 in Wodonga, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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DEVITT Margaret Ann 1880-1962; daughter of Patrick Devitt and Mary nee Boyce; born at Chiltern 1880 [vrn 7533]; died at Wodonga 28th May 1962 aged 82 years and was interred in plot 110-7-RC at the Barnawartha cemetery 29th May 1962. [vrn 9745]; married Edward (Ned) Elligate in 1910 [vrn 3909]

The Federal Standard, Chiltern, Friday, June 8, 1962
The death took place of Mrs Margaret Ann Elligate of 23 Havelock Street, Barnawartha, during the weekend. She was buried at Barnawartha on Tuesday afternoon after prayers in St Augustine?s Church, Wodonga.
The Federal Standard, Chiltern, Friday, June 15, 1962- OBITUARY - MRS MARGARET ANN ELLIGATE
The death occurred in the Wodonga Hospital on May 28 of Margaret Ann Elligate at the age of 82 years. She was an old identity of Indigo Creek, Barnawartha South, where she was born, and spent the early part of her married life. Her husband, Edward (“Ned”), also a member of an old Indigo family, predeceased her 45 years ago, leaving her with a family of three small children. For the last 20 years she has resided in Wodonga along with her two daughters, Mary and Nellie, who are well known for their dressmaking. Her only son, William, along with his wife, Neta and two grandsons, Michael and Colin, reside at Cobram. Deceased will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends and relations who knew her wonderful disposition. Her only surviving brothers are William, of Indigo Creek, and John of Thorpdale. Her remains were laid to rest in the Catholic portion of the Barnawartha cemetery.

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BARNAWARTHA.

A wedding took place in Chiltern on Thursday, when Mr. Edward Elligate, sec ond son of Mrs. Elligate of Upper Indigo, was married to Miss Margaret Ann Devitt, eldest daughter of the late Patrick and Mrs. Devitt also of Upper Indigo Creek. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Fr. Smith. Miss J. Elligate (sister of groom) was bridesmaid, and' Mr. W. Devitt (brother of bride) best man. After the
ceremony the happy couple returned to their new home, where they had to under go the ordeal of the old time cusom of tinkettling.
The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times Wednesday 18 May 1910

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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]

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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.

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]

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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]

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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.