Evelyn Clara (Cornwell) Harrod (1871 - 1930)

Born 27 Jun 1871 in Tiaro, Queensland, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of Malcolm John Harrod — married 5 Jul 1900 in 'Redbank' Tiaro, Queensland, Australia

Died 22 Jul 1930 at age 59 in Bauple, Queensland, Australia

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Biography

Birth - Evelyn was born in 1871 when the family was living at "Redbank" west of the Tiaro township. She was the fifth daughter of Thomas Cornwell and Susannah Eaton.

Marriage - She married Malcolm John Harrod, a widower with 2 sons "a well-known identity in the Boompa district" (St.Pierre p.127). He had worked for her grandfather John Eaton at various times, on the "Teebar" property and managing his mining interests around Eidsvold. His Uncle had married her aunt. Malcolm was 20 years older than Evelyn.

After the wedding they lived on a dairy farm near "Neardi" east of Gunalda. Later they moved to Mount Joseph Farm where her sister had settled.

Electoral Roll 1903 Mount Joseph Farm, Queensland Gigoomgan, Domestic Duties Electoral Roll 1913 Ulirrah, Gunalda, Queensland, Grazier Electoral Roll 1922 Ulirrah, Gunalda, Queensland, Grazier

She sailed from Maryborough to Brisbane when 7 months pregnant with her first child. The Telegraph - Saturday 29 June 1901 p.7 LATEST SHIPPING. ARRIVAL. June 28.— BURWAH, s., 980 tons, Captain Smith; from Rockhampton and Maryborough. Passengers : Mesdames .... Harrod, ...

She must have returned as Grace Clara Harrod was born in Maryborough and died 9 years later. Her second child George Boyce Harrod died at 2 years. Her third child Thomas Alfred (known as Fred or Alfred Thomas) out lived her.

Her step-son Stewart was killed in WWI

Her sister, Blanche and her husband Alfred 'Tal' went on a 2 month holiday, leaving Evelyn to caretake the farm. Shortly after they left she discovered she had cancer of the liver. As she deteriorated she was moved to her sister's residence in Bauple - Ethel Maude Smith, a widow. Blanche and Tal returned in June and visited her frequently. She made a Will in late June 1930 and died a month later. Her handwriting was shaky on the Will, but Tal deposed that 'she was in full and complete possession of her mental faculties .. until her death.' There was no mention from the family of her husband visiting, although he was also in Bauple and named as Executor. His name was absent from the death certificate and other documentation.

DEATH - HARROD. — On July 22. 1930 at the residence of Mrs. E. M. Smith, Bauple, Evelyn Clara, beloved wife of Malcolm John Harrod and mother of Alfred Thomas Harrod. Aged 59 years. - 'At Rest.' FUNERAL NOTICES. The relatives and friends of Mr. A. Harrod are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his beloved wife Evelyn Clara, to move from the residence of Mrs. E. M. Smith, Bauple, TO-DAY (WEDNESDAY) at 2 p.m. for the Tiaro Cemetery. Geo. H. Jobson, Funeral Director, Adelaide-street, Maryborough. Phone. 231 day or night. Maryborough Chronicle - Wednesday 23 July 1930 & Brisbane Courier same date.

Obituary - Mrs. M. J. Harrod. An old and respected resident of the Tiaro district passed away yesterday in the person of Mrs. M. J. Harrod. The deceased lady was born in Tiaro, and had spent practically all her life in that district. Mr. and Mrs. Harrod were well known at Gunalda, where they were engaged in farming pursuits for 20 years, and on Mr. Harrod retiring at the end of last year the couple took up residence at Bauple. She is survived by her husband and one son (Mr. Alfred Thomas Harrod, Brisbane) and a step-son (Mr. Ray Harrod, Bauple), also by her mother, four sisters, and three brothers. One brother predeceased her a few months ago, at Mackay. The Brisbane Courier Wednesday 23 July 1930

Estate - She owned £5 furniture, £72:7:1 cash, £701:16:5 fixed deposit, £450 due under mortgage (whose not stated) = total £1,229: 3: 6. This was distributed - £50 each to husband Malcolm, step-son Rayleigh & sister Ethel; £1,080 to son Fred. Malcolm did not remarry.

Sources

• Death Certificate No.28432 1930. Number in Register 4927. 22 July 1930 at Bauple, Evelyn Clara Harrod, Housewife, Female, 59 years 1 month. (1) cancer of liver (2) Jaundice & general debility (3) cardiac failure. Duration 4 months, Dr W.G. Brown, last visit 4th July 1930. Parents Thomas Cornwell, farmer & Susana Eaton. Informant Alfred A. Cornwell, Cousin, Tiaro. Registered 2nd August 1930 Maryborough. Burial 23rd July 1930 Tiaro Cemetery, Undertaker John Graham, Minister Charles Hall Church of England, witnesses S.A. Cunningham, A.A. Cornwell. Birthplace 'Redbank' Tiaro, Queensland, How long in Australia - since birth. Married 'Redbank' Tiaro, Queensland 29 years to Malcolm John Harrod, Issue living Thomas Alfred 21 years, deceased 1 male, 1 female. Handwritten original in the Will of Evelyn Clara Harrod deceased 607 of 1930.

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