Frances Elizabeth (Croasdill) Grime (1849 - 1904)

Born 1849 in Hexham, New South Wales (Australia)

Wife of Sydney Calvert Jackson Grime — married 1882 in New Zealand

Descendants

Died 1904 at about age 55 in New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Frances (Croasdill) Grime is one of twins.

Frances Elizabeth Croasdill was born in 1849 in Hexham, west of Newcastle, New South Wales (Australia). She was the fifth and youngest daughter (and younger of twin girls) of William Croasdill, the owner of the large 'Croasdill' estate, and his wife, Harriet. She was christened in the Church of England, Hexham. ^[1]

Frances married Reverend Sydney Grime in 1882 in Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand. ^[2] After having their first son, in 1884 the couple moved to England, where Sydney assumed the duties of chaplain to Her Majesty's forces at Aldlershot. Another son born in England. The young family voyaged to Newcastle, where he took up appointment as priest in Christ Church Cathedral. He would serve in that church for 29 years. Another two sons and a daughter were born to them:

1. Augustine George (1883-1968); WWI Infantry, returned Nov 1917 having lost a leg
2. Cyril Gurney (1885-); WWI Artillery and Camel Corps, returned Jul 1917
3. Edward Greenway (1888-1966); WWI a Major in British Army
4. Claude Vivian (1890-1922); WWI Field Ambulance, returned Jun 1916 having lost an eye
5. Frances Gwendoline R (1893-1970); moved to England permanently before 1917

Aged about 55 years, Frances passed away in 1904. Her probate was granted 27th May 1904. She was survived by Sydney and their five children.

Sources

1. ↑ New South Wales Birth Index #2909/1849 V18492909 35
2. ↑ New Zealand Marriage Index #1882/2512