Maria (Shields) Barnfather (1853 - 1920)

Born 9 Jan 1853 in Ashby, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of Andrew Barnfather — married 21 Jun 1870 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Descendants

Died 1 Sep 1920 at age 67 in Chilwell, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Maria Shields (married name Barnfather) was born on 9 January 1853 in Ashby, Victoria, Australia (Geelong), the daughter of James Shields and Mary Ann Jenkins.^[1]

She married Andrew Barnfather on 21 June 1870 in Geelong, Victoria.^[2] Their children were:

• William James Barnfather (1870–1870)^[3]
• Charles John Barnfather (1872–1906)
• Mary Jane Barnfather (1873–1958)^[4]
• Frederick William Barnfather (1875–?)
• Edward James Barnfather (1879–1955)
• Herbert Leslie Barnfather (1881–1943)
• Maria Edith Barnfather (1883–1908)
• Thomas Stanley Barnfather (1888–1955)
• Andrew Ernest Ralph Barnfather (1891–1916)^[5]
• Isabel Claire Barnfather (1894–1985)^[6]

Maria died on 1 September 1920 in Chilwell, Victoria^[7] and was buried at the Geelong Western Public Cemetery, Geelong West, Greater Geelong City, Victoria, Australia^[8].

Death Notice 2 Sep 1920^[9]

BARNFATHER.— On the 1st September 1920 (suddenly), at her residence 60 Clarendon-street, Chilwell, Geelong, the dearly loved wife of Andrew Barnfather, and devoted mother of Mary {Mrs. Cook), F. W. (Africa, E.J., H.L., T.S., Isabel (Mrs. H. A. Sadler). and the late C J., E.M., and A.E.R. (late A.I.F.) No Flowers.

Obituary 4 Sep 1920^[10]

LATE MRS. Barnfather

The funeral of the late Mrs.Barnfather, wife of Mr. Andrew Barnfarther a well-known and highly esteemed resident of Clarendon-Street, Chilwell, took place on Friday morning. The deceased lady had resided in Geelong practically all her life, and quite recently she and her husband celebrated their golden wedding. The respect in which the deceased was held was testified by the large attendance at the interment, which took place in the Methodist portion of the New General cemetery. The cortege, which left her late residence, comprised the plain hearse and two mourning carriages, and was followed by a number of motor cars. public and private vehicles, the oaken casket being borne from the hearse to the graveside by Messrs. S.T., H L. and E. J. Barnfather (sons) H. and C. Shields (brothers), and J. Cook (son-in-law). The following supported the purple pall . — Crs. J. A. Frier and F. Shannon, Messrs. Geo. Pescott, C. A. Cameron. B. Blunt, A. Galdon, T. Burns. I Champion, W. Bland, L. Hirst, J. M'CauIey, Len Storrer. M. J. Galvins and Geo Prosser Rev. Fred Watford of the Noble Street Methodist Church, conducted a very impressive service, both at the home prior to leaving, and also at the graveside. Mr. Alex. Monro funeral director, of Ryrie-street carried out the mortuary arrangements.

Sources

1. ↑ Victoria Birth #24967/1853.
2. ↑ Marriage record: 1556 / 1870. BDM Victoria. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history.
   (Andrew BARNFATHER and Maria SHEILDS)
3. ↑ Birth record: 17933 / 1870. BDM Victoria. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history. (Name: William James BARNFATHER); (Place: DUNE); (Mother: Maria SHEILDS); (Father: Andrew)
4. ↑ Victoria Birth #25843/1873.
5. ↑ Birth record: 33369 / 1891. BDM Victoria. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history. (Name: Andw Ern Ralph BARNFATHER); (Place: GEELONG); (Mother: Maria SHIELDS); (Father: Andw)
6. ↑ Victoria Birth #3776/1894.
7. ↑ Victorian Death #10381/1920.
8. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132691999/maria-barnfather : accessed 24 August 2021), memorial page for Maria Shields Barnfather (9 Jan 1853–1 Sep 1920), Find a Grave Memorial ID 132691999, citing Geelong Western Public Cemetery, Geelong West, Greater Geelong City, Victoria, Australia ; Maintained by Robert Lawry (contributor 48119415) .
9. ↑ Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1929) Thu 2 Sep 1920 Page 1 Family Notices. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/166029905
10. ↑ Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1929) Sat 4 Sep 1920 Page 7 OBITUARY. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/166025557