Charles Dennis Harmer1
M, #575, b. 7 June 1846, d. 12 July 1901
Father | James Harmer1 b. 30 Jun 1805, d. 6 Mar 1891 |
Mother | Mary Fish1 b. 19 Dec 1803, d. 10 May 1855 |
Relationship | 3rd great-uncle of Keith Graham Bassett |
Last Edited | 10 Feb 2020 |
Birth* | 7 June 1846 | Brinton, Norfolk; When and where born: Seventh of June 1846 at Brinton Name, if any: Charles Dennis Sex: boy Name and surname of father: James Harmer Name, surname and maiden surname of mother: Mary Harmer, formerly Fish Occupation of father: Soap Boiler Signature, description and residence of informant: James Harmer, father, Brinton1 |
Baptism | 12 July 1846 | Brinton, Norfolk; When Baptized: July 12th 1846 Child's Christian Name: Charles Dennis Son of Parent's Names: James and Mary Harmer Ábode: Brinton Quality, Trade or Profession: Chandler By whom the Ceremony was performed: Augs. Dashwood2 |
(Son) Immigration | 1 August 1848 | "Forfarshire", Adelaide, SA, Australia;James Harmer and wife and 6 children (2 James and Elizabeth listed separately);Father=James Harmer, Mother=Mary Fish3 |
Death of Mother | 10 May 1855 | Adelaide, SA, Australia; When Died: May 10 1855 Name and Surname: Mary Harmer Sex: Female Age: Fifty One Years Rank or Profession: Wife of James Harmer, Tallow Chandler Cause of Death: Dropsy;Principal=Mary Fish4 |
Marriage* | 15 February 1871 | Methodist New Connection Church, Adelaide, SA, Australia;Charles Dennis Harmer, 25, S, father James Harmer Elizabeth Tabitha Martin, 27, S, father Stephen Martin;Bride=Elizabeth Tabitha Martin5 |
Death of Father | 6 March 1891 | Allendale East, SA, Australia; When Died: 6th March 1891 Name and Surname: James Harmer Sex: Male Age: 86 Years Rank or Profession: Gentleman Usual Residence: Allendale East Cause of Death: Senile decay Place where Death occurred: Allendale East Signature, Description, and Residence of Informant: J Intstead?, Undertaker, Port MacDonnell;Principal=James Harmer6 |
Death* | 12 July 1901 | Port Pirie, SA, Australia;age 567 |
Obituary | 13 July 1901 | "The Port Pirie Recorder", Port Pirie, SA, Australia; Death of Mr. C. D. Hamer. Profound regret was felt when it became known on Friday morning that Mr. Charles Dennis Harmer, the well-known butcher of Ellen-street, had died during the night. For something like a fortnight Mr. Harmer had been suffering from a serious illness which had supervened on an attack of influenza, and for the last ten days deceased; had lain in an unconscious condition. The widow and family of deceased had been made aware of the hopeless nature of the patient's illness, and they were prepared by their medical adviser for the sad end. The immediate cause of death was inflammation of the brain. Mr. Harmer was born at Kent, England, and arrived in South Australia with his parents when he was three years of age. His parents had followed farming pursuits in the old country, and after residing in Adelaide for a little time they took up land near Mount Barker, and it was here that deceased received his early education, at the school of Mr. V. Dumas. After a while he was indentured to Mr. A. McKenzie, saddler, of Mount Barker, and subsequently managed branch businesses for Mr. McKenzie; at Mannum and Nairne. Thirty-two years ago he gave up the saddlery business, and removed to Clare, where he embarked in the butchering business with his brother George. When the northern areas were opened up deceased came to Port Pirie, and for many years carried on business here as a butcher in conjunction with his brother. During the last twelve years Mr. C. D. Harmer has had the business on his own account, and being one of the oldest residents of the port always commanded a large trade. He was a man well-known and highly respected for his business integrity and kindly, generous disposition. Although he took no active part in public affairs, he was nevertheless keenly alive to everything which could make for the prosperity of Port Pirie. His was a familiar figure at our shows, and his opinion in matters relating to stock was eagerly sought. In fact, he was looked upon as one of the best judges of stock in the North. Mr. Harmer was in his fifty-sixth year. The deceased leaves a widow (sister to Mr. S. Martin, of Port Pirie), one son (Stanley), and five daughters—Mrs. R. Ridgway (late of Petersburg, but now of Narracoorte), and the Misses, Polly, Hettie, Ethel, and Eva Harmer, for whom general sympathy is expressed. Deceased was a Freemason, being a member of Pirie Lodge, S.A.C., and was also a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, M.U., and members of both Orders will attend the funeral, which is to take place on Sunday afternoon next. Mr. Chas. H. Beer has the funeral arrangements in hand.8 |
Family | Elizabeth Tabitha Martin b. 1843, d. Nov 1920 | |
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Citations
- [S9] Birth Certificate.
- [S1809] Ancestry Norfolk Church of England Marriage and Banns 1754-1940, online https://ancestry.com, baptism Charles Dennis Harmer 1844.
- [S1242] South Ausralian passenger lists 1836-1851.
- [S1556] South Australian Death Registrations transcript (Keith Bassett), Mary Harmer 1855.
- [S1239] South Australian Marriage Registrations 1842-1916, Ade 86/243.
- [S1556] South Australian Death Registrations transcript (Keith Bassett), James Harmer 1891.
- [S1244] South Australian Death Registrations 1842-1915.
- [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Port Pirie Recorder, Saturday, July 13, 1901.
- [S1240] South Australian Birth Registrations 1842-1906.