Jessie Florence (Sutton) Williamson (1880 - 1912)

Born 1880 in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of William Feeney Williamson — married 24 Feb 1909 in Dubbo

Died 25 Feb 1912 at about age 32 in Millthorpe, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Jessie was born in 1880^[1]. She was the daughter of William Sutton and Ellen McKechnie. She passed away in 1912.^[2]

Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW : 1894 - 1954), Saturday 27 February 1909, page 4

WEDDING.

WILLIAMSON-SUTTON.

On Wednesday last St. Andrew's Church, Dubbo, wore a very pretty appearance in honor of the marriage of Miss Jessie Florence Sutton, fifth daughter of Mr. W. W. Sutton, of Dubbo, and Mr. W. F. Williamson, eldest son of Mrs. E. Williamson, of Peak Hill. The decorations were evergreens, flowers and foliage, the work of the girl friends of the bride; and were very effective. The bride was given away by her father, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Frank Schloeffel, of Sydney, assisted by Mr. S. Graham McCarron. The The choir sang " The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden" as the bridal party proceeded up the church. The wedding dress of the bride was Persian lawn, with trimmings of Malines lace, and insertion and white glace. She wore the customary wreath and veil, an engraved ring, and carried a handsome bouquet, these being the gifts of the bridegroom. The bride was also presented by the Rev. Frank Schloeffel with a handsomely bound family Bible. Miss Ethel Sutton acted as bridesmaid, and was attired in Persian lawn with trimmings of Malines lace and insertion; and wore a Merry Widow hat with ostrich feathers. The gifts of the bridegroom to the bridesmaid were a gold bangle and bouquet with satin streamers. As the party left the church the "Wedding March was played by Miss Alice Irvine. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents. The Rev. Frank Schloeffel proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom, which was enthusiastically honored, and a number of other toasts were given. There was a large array of costly and useful presents, which were much admired. The bride's travelling dress was navy blue silk striped voile, trimmings of lace, glace, and braid; white hat with ostrich feather. The honeymoon will be spent at Sydney and Nowra.^[3]

Leader (Orange, NSW : 1899 - 1945), Wednesday 28 February 1912, page 4

Millthorpe News.

We regret to announce that Mrs. Wm. Williamson died about 9 o'clock on Sunday morning after a fortnight's great suffering. Her Friends and the medical men did all that could be done to alleviate her suffering and bring about her recovery. But it was not to be, and her friends and relatives are now mourning the loss of a good daughter, and sister, and an affectionate wife. By her kindly, unassuming disposition Mrs. Williamson made many friends locally, and much sympathy is felt for true bereaved husband and the little motherless boy, now about a year old. The funeral took place on Monday morning, and was largely attended, a service being conducted at St. Mark's Church, after which the interment in the Church of England portion of the cemetery was conducted by the Rev. R. H. Kelly, the pallbearers being Messrs D. Trescillian, J. T. Sykes, G. F. Bennett, J. Ewin, S. L. Lazaras, and J. Sykes. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr. John Reed, of Blayney, the coffin being of polished cedar, silver mounted, and bearing the inscription, Jessie Florence Williamson, died February 25th, 1912, aged 31 years. Also the following verse, quoted by Mrs. Williamson just before her death: —

And when I'm to die, receive me, I'll cry,

For Jesus hath loved me—I cannot tell why;

But this I can find, we two are so joined

He'll not be in glory, and leave me behind.

A number of condolence cards were received. The late Mrs. Williamson was a native of Dubbo, and was married three years last Saturday. Her life seems to have ended all too soon, but the Great Disposer of event knows what is best, and in his unerring wisdom and love the bereaved ones must find shelter and hope.^[4]

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Sources

1. ↑ 13567/1880 Sutton Jessie Florence Williamson Ellen Dubbo
2. ↑ WILLIAMSON JESSIE F 2362/1912 WILLIAM W ELLEN MILLTHORPE
3. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/76954965
4. ↑ http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/101273882

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