Jessie (McCormack) Watson (1896 - 1986)

Born 17 Apr 1896 in Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of Reginald Hartmann Watson — married 2 Feb 1921 in Dundee, New South Wales, Australia

Died 5 Feb 1986 at age 89 in Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Jessie was born in 1896. ^[1] She was the daughter of Bartholomew McCormack and Elizabeth Connelly.

She married Reginald Hartmann Watson in 1921. ^[2]

Wedding Article ^[3]
Glen Innes Examiner (NSW : 1908 - 1954) Mon 7 Feb 1921 Page 6
WEDDING.
WATSON—McCORMACK.
The residence of Mr. O. E. Sloman "Athlone," Dundee, was the scene of a quiet but exceedingly pretty wedding on Wednesday last, when Miss Jessie McCormack, youngest daughter of the late Mr. B. McCormack and Mrs. Larkin, of Bald Nob, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Reginald Watson, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Watson, of "Killarney," Dundee. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. Father Hynes, of Deepwater. The bride, who was given away by her mother, looked very sweet in a dainty frock of white crepe de chene, trimmed georgette bebe roses, malines lace and beads. She wore the customary wreath and veil arranged in mob cap fashion, kindly lent by a friend. The bride was attended by her sister (Mirs. M. McCormack), who was dressed in sand colored crepe georgette, trimmed nattier and hand embroidery and wore a black hat, trimmed to tone. The bouquets carried by the bride and bridesmaid were a work of art and were greatly admired. The bride wore a handsome diamond brooch, a gift of the bridegroom, and the bridesmaid's gift from the bridegroom was a pretty gold locket, with monogram. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a solid leather dressing case, with silver mounted fittings. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Rupert Watson. The bride's mother wore a neat grey tailored costume, with hat en suite, and carried a bunch of pale pink and mauve carnations and asparagus fern, tied with mauve ribbon. The bridegroom's mother wore a frock of navy crepe de chene, with hat to match, and carried a bunch of carnations and fern tied with mauve ribbon. The ceremony took place in the drawing - room, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion by the bride's sisters, the happy couple standing under a lovely bridal bell. Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" was played by Mrs Osie Sloman (sister), on the piano, and Miss Kitty Timbs (niece) on the violin. Mr. Joe Timbs (nephew) took photos of the bridal party. The wedding breakfast was served on the verandah which wore a festive appearance with the lovely ferns and flowers, the table decorations being in pale pink and white. The Rev. Father Hunes proposed the health of the bridal couple, which was received with musical honors. After the usual toasts were given, the bridgal couple, amid showers of confetti, departed for Glen Innes by car en route for Sydney, where the honeymoon is being spent, prior to making their future home in Newcastle. The bride's travelling frock was of navy crepe de chene and georgette, with touches of henna and hand embroidery, and navy hat, trimmed with violet daisies in henna shade. Many congratulatory wires were received during the afternoon. The presents were numerous including many substantial cheques. The Right Rev. Monsignor Tobin, P.P. and V.G., was a guest at the wedding. The wedding cake was made by Messrs A. Meyer and Son and was a very fine piece of work.

She passed away in 1986 ^[4] and is buried with her husband in Glen Innes General Cemetery, Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia. ^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth
   NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages
   https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search?0
   Birth Registration No: 12478/1896
   Name: JESSIE MCCORMACK
   Father: BARTHOLOMEW
   Mother: ELIZABETH
   District: GLEN INNES
2. ↑ Marriage
   NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages
   https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search?0
   Marriage Registration No: 3795/1921
   Groom: REGINALD WATSON
   Bride: JESSIE MCCORMACK
   District: GLEN INNES
3. ↑ Wedding Article
   Glen Innes Examiner (NSW : 1908 - 1954) Mon 7 Feb 1921 Page 6
   https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/180806451
4. ↑ Death
   NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages
   https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search?0
   Death Registration No: 101353/1986
   Name: JESSIE WATSON
   Father: BARTHOLOMEW
   Mother: ELIZABETH
   District: 116 (i.e. GLEN INNES)
5. ↑ Headstone
   Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/87209583/jessie-watson: accessed April 20, 2024), memorial page for Jessie McCormack Watson (17 Apr 1896–5 Feb 1986), Find a Grave Memorial ID 87209583, citing Glen Innes General Cemetery, Glen Innes, Glen Innes Severn Council, New South Wales, Australia; Maintained by Kevin Swan (contributor 50848647).