Florence Elizabeth Wright Thomson1
F, #7148, b. 1 October 1884, d. 5 February 1960
Father | David Thomson1 d. 27 Sep 1919 |
Mother | Mary Ann Newell1 b. 16 Feb 1851, d. 16 May 1940 |
Relationship | 1st cousin 3 times removed of Keith Graham Bassett |
Last Edited | 23 Sep 2018 |
Birth* | 1 October 1884 | Gawler, SA, Australia1 |
Married Name | 14 May 1914 | Evers2 |
Marriage* | 14 May 1914 | Minister's Residence, 83 Chloride Street, Broken Hill, NSW, Australia; Groom: Emil Evers Status: Bachelor Place of Birth: Hamburg, Germany Occupation: Storekeeper Age: 53 Usual Residence: Broken Hill N S Wales Father: Henri Evers (deceased) Occupation: Stockdealer Mother: Marguerite Gelirke (deceased) Bride: Florence Elizabeth Wright Thomson Status: Spinster Occupation: Domestic Duties Place of Birth: Gawler South Australia Age: 29 Usual Residence: Broken Hill N S Wales Father: David Thomson Occupation: Founder Mother: Mary Ann Pitz Date of Marriage: 14th May 1914 Place of Marriage: Minister's Residence, 83 Chloride Street, Broken Hill Religion: Church of Christ Witnesses: J Sykes, C G Johns Minister: E J T Tuck ;Groom=Emil Evers2 |
Death of Father | 27 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 Thomson3 |
Death of Mother | 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.';Principal=Mary Ann Newell4 |
Married Name | 7 October 1942 | James5 |
Marriage* | 7 October 1942 | NSW, Australia;Principal=John Austin James5 |
Death* | 5 February 1960 | Broken Hill and District Hospital, Broken Hill, NSW, Australia; Name: Stephen CunninghamFlorence Elizabeth Wright James Date of Death: 5th February 1960 Place: Broken Hill and District Hospital, Broken Hill Usual Residence: 55 Blende Street, Broken Hill Occupation: Sex: Female Age: 75 years Conjugal Status: Place of Birth: Gawler, South Australia Time in Aust Colonies: Father: Unknown Thomson Occupation: Moulder Mother: Unknown Place of Marriage 1: Broken Hill, NSW Age at Marriage 1: Unknown Name of Spouse 1: Emil Evers Children of Marriage 1: Alan H 44, Betty 40 living, none deceased Place of Marriage 2: Broken Hill, NSW Age at Marriage 2: 58 years Name of Spouse 2: John Austin James Name of Spouse 2: No Issue Children of Marriage 2: Informant: J. A. James, Widower, 55 Blende Street, Broken Hill Cause of Death: I. (a) Suppurative Cholecystitis (b) Choletithiasis II. Broncho Pneumonia Length of Illness: I. (a) 14 Days II. 2 days Medical Attendant: R.T. Todd Date Last Seen: Date of Burial: 6th February 1960 Place of Burial: Presbyteriann Cemetery, Broken Hill Minister & Religion: M. C. Gibb, Presbyterian Undertaker: Fred J. Potter and Son Witnesses: B. F. Potter, B. Tyson6 |
Family 1 | Emil Evers | |
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Family 2 | John Austin James |
Citations
- [S1696] Findmypast South Australia Births 1842-1928 Transcription, online http://www.findmypast.com/, Florence Elizabeth Wright Thomson 1884.
- [S49] Marriage Certificate, Emil Evers & Florence Elizabeth Wright Thomson 1914.
- [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Bunyip, Friday, October 3, 1919.
- [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Bunyip, Friday, May 24, 1940.
- [S1481] NSW Marriage Indexes, 28405/1942 John Austin James & lorence Elizabeth W Evers.
- [S14] Death Certificate, Florence Elizabeth Wright James 1960.
- [S1472] NSW Birth Indexes, 10035/1915 Allan H Evers.