Mary Ann Purcell1

F, #1430, b. 10 August 1844, d. 10 August 1910
FatherCharles Augustus Purcell1 b. 17 Aug 1807, d. 18 Jun 1851
MotherPhoebe Morris1 b. 9 May 1810, d. 20 Nov 1850
Relationship3rd great-aunt of Timothy George Sheens
Last Edited13 Jan 2022
Birth*10 August 1844 Castlereagh, NSW1 
Baptism17 November 1844 Castlereagh, NSW;
When Baptised: 10 Augt 1844
When Born: 17 Nov 1844
Child's Christian Name: Mary Ann
Parents' Names: Charles & Phoebe Purcell
Abode: Castlereagh
Quality or Profession: Farmer
By whom the ceremony was performed: Jno. Vincent1 
Death of Mother20 November 1850 Nepean, NSW;Principal=Phoebe Morris2 
Death of Father18 June 1851 Nepean, NSW;Principal=Charles Augustus Purcell3 
Married Name26 February 1862 Clemson4 
Marriage*26 February 1862 Richmond, NSW;Groom=William Sharp Clemson4 
Birth of Son31 March 1863 Penrith, NSW;Principal=Charles William Clemson5 
Birth of Daughter22 January 1865 Penrith, NSW;Principal=Elizabeth M Clemson6 
Birth of Daughter13 September 1866 Penrith, NSW;Principal=Emma Jane Clemson7 
Death of Daughter1 December 1868 Penrith, NSW;Principal=Elizabeth M Clemson8 
Birth of Daughter27 December 1868 Penrith, NSW;Principal=Edith Clemson9 
Birth of Daughter8 June 1871 Gundagai, NSW;Principal=Theodora Clemson10 
Death of Daughter8 December 1871 Gundagai, NSW;Principal=Edith Clemson11 
Birth of Daughter1 September 1873 Gundagai, NSW;Principal=Ada Theresa Clemson12 
Birth of Son3 March 1876 Tumut, NSW;Principal=Albert Clemson13 
Birth of Son27 March 1880 Tumut, NSW;Principal=Horace Edwin Clemson14 
Death of Son29 February 1884 Gundagai, NSW;Principal=Albert Clemson15 
Death*10 August 1910 Gundagai, NSW16 
Obituary*13 August 1910 "The Gundagai Independent", Gundagai, NSW;
MRS. W. S. CLEMSON.
Since last issue, when we intimated the serious illness of Mrs. W. S. Clemson, of Nangus, Death has stepped in and called the good old lady away. Deceased was taken suddenly ill with influenza on Thursday of last week, and, growing gradually worse, was brought to town on Sunday, and taken to the residence of Mr. W. Trimble, where Dr. Hill attended her. He pronounced her case one of pneumonia, supervening influenza, and on Tuesday the patient's condition was so serious that Dr. Gabriel was called in for consultation. The patient gradually grew worse, and died at 5 o'clock on Wednesday morning last. Deceased was a native of the north of New South Wales, her father, Mr J. Purcell, being one of the earliest squatters on the Namoi River. She was married to Mr. W. S. Clemson at Richmond, N.S.W., on February 22, 1862, and lived on the Nepean River with him for seven years, where Mr. Clemson was a successful farmer and carrier. In 1869 Mr. and Mrs. Clemson took up their residence at Nangus, and there reared a family of two sons and three daughters, while three of their children died at early ages. Deceased is survived by her husband, and three daughters (Mrs. D. Pollark, of Nangus, Mrs. W. Gittoes, of Canowindra, and Mrs. C. E. Smart, Nangus), two sons (Mr. C. W. Clemson, of Wilga Forest, Condobolin, and Mr. H. E. Clemson, of Nangus) and 19 grandchildren. The late Mrs Clemson was a splendid type of woman, deeply religious and charitable, and possessed a great love for little children. She was a well-known and the best loved soul at Nangus, and her kindly advice and sympathy will be missed by a huge circle of friends. The funeral took place on Thursday, the remains being taken to the C.E. cemetery at Nangus for interment. The Rev. W. Parkes conducted the burial service. Mr. C. Harrington had charge of the funeral arrangements.17 

Family

William Sharp Clemson
Children

Citations

  1. [S178] Microfilm Baptism, Christ Church Castlereagh, 1826-1875 "Mary Ann Purcell 1844."
  2. [S45] Microfilm Death, Early Church of England, 1788-1855 "Phoebe Purcell 146/1850 V1850146 36A."
  3. [S45] Microfilm Death, Early Church of England, 1788-1855 "Charles Purcell 807/1851 V1851807 37B."
  4. [S12] NSW Marriage Index, 2925/1862 William Clemson & Mary Ann Purcell.
  5. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 12243/1863 Charles W Clemson.
  6. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 13705/1865 Elizabeth Clemson.
  7. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 13650/1866 Emma J Clemson.
  8. [S11] NSW Death Index, 6150/1868 Elizabeth M Clemson.
  9. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 16644/1869 Edith Clemson.
  10. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 11003/1871 Theodora Clemson.
  11. [S11] NSW Death Index, 3810/1871 Edith Clemson.
  12. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 11576/1873 Ada Teresa Clemson.
  13. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 21110/1876 Albert Clemson.
  14. [S13] NSW Birth Index, 25444/1880 Horace Clemson.
  15. [S11] NSW Death Index, 9467/1884 Albert Clemson.
  16. [S11] NSW Death Index, 9541/1910 Mary A Clemson.
  17. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au, The Gundagai Independent, Saturday, August 13, 1910.