Jane Sophia (Thompson) Sternbeck (1822 - 1904)

Born 1 Feb 1822 in Pitt Town, New South Wales, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of George Christian Sternbeck — married 2 Sep 1839 in Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 9 Dec 1904 at age 82 in St Albans, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Jane Sophia Thompson was born on 01 Feb 1822 in Pitt Town, New South Wales, Australia as the sixth child of Matthew Pearson Thompson and Ann Earl. She had six siblings, namely: William Pearson, Frances Ann, Elizabeth, Ann Isabella, Matthew George, and Thomas John. Jane was married on Monday, September 2 1839 by Banns at the Pitt Town Church of England Church at the age of 17 years, to George, son of Christian and Sarah (nee MILLER) STERNBECK. Officiant was John Espy KEANE, Chaplain. Witnesses to the marriage were Matthew G THOMPSON and J D WOOD, and Jane Wems JOHNSTON. She died on 09 Dec 1904 from Senile decay. ^[1] in MacDonald River, New South Wales, Australia. When she was 17, she married George Christian Sternbeck, son of Christian William Sternbeck and Sarah Miller, on 02 Sep 1839^[2] in Windsor, New South Wales, Australia.

Obituary: Windsor and Richmond Gazette (NSW : 1888 - 1965) Sat 17 Dec 1904, Page 4
WISEMAN'S FERRY.
Mrs Geo. Sternbeck, senr, 82 years old, who resided with her daughter, Mrs S J Butler, of Central McDonald, passed away on Friday last, and buried the following day at the cemetery be low St. Albans. Rev H W Rogers being absent at the time, the burial service was conducted by Mr J T Marx. Three of her sons, respectively of Millfield, Laguna, and Murray's Run (at which latter place the deceased spent many years of her life) and many grand children were present. The deceased lady was held in high esteem, for she always led a consistent Christian life.

Burial: Find A Grave: (155414060)^[3] ACI ID: (9218423)^[4] She was buried in St Albans, New South Wales, Australia (St Albans Old Cemetery).

George Christian Sternbeck and Jane Sophia Thompson had the following children:

• George Sternbeck was born on 05 Jun 1840 in MacDonald River, New South Wales, Australia. He died on 05 Aug 1915 in Muswellbrook, New South Wales, Australia. He married Frances Ann Johnson on 21 Sep 1863 in Wellingrove, New South Wales, Australia. He married Sophia Taylor in 1887 in Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia.
• Sarah Sternbeck was born on 18 May 1842 in MacDonald River, New South Wales, Australia. She died on 30 Jan 1887 in St Albans, New South Wales, Australia. She married Benjamin Thomas Scadden on 19 Jul 1877 in Wollombi, New South Wales, Australia.
• Jane Sternbeck was born in 1844 in MacDonald River, New South Wales, Australia. She died on 09 Dec 1845 in MacDonald River, New South Wales, Australia.
• William Matthew Sternbeck was born on 02 May 1848 in MacDonald River, New South Wales, Australia. He died on 01 Nov 1922 in Wollombi, New South Wales, Australia. He married Matilda Butler on 16 Oct 1871 in Windsor, New South Wales, Australia.
• James Sternbeck was born on 01 Feb 1851 in MacDonald River, New South Wales, Australia. He died in 1943 in Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia. He married Ann Elizabeth Thompson in 1885 in Millfield, New South Wales, Australia.
• Matthew Thompson Sternbeck was born on 26 Apr 1854 in MacDonald River, New South Wales, Australia. He died on 19 Sep 1921 in Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia. He married Elizabeth Maria Phillipa Morris on 28 Jul 1875 in Windsor, New South Wales, Australia.
• Elizabeth Sternbeck was born on 05 Oct 1856 in St Albans, New South Wales, Australia. She died on 09 Oct 1945 in Windsor, New South Wales, Australia. She married Sylvester John Butler on 25 May 1882 in Wollombi, New South Wales, Australia.
• Mary Jane Sternbeck was born on 11 May 1859 in MacDonald River, New South Wales, Australia. She died on 19 Apr 1920 in Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia. She married George Goldsmith in 1876 in Wollombi, New South Wales, Australia.
• Isabella Ann Sternbeck was born on 06 Dec 1861 in MacDonald River, New South Wales, Australia. She died on 18 Aug 1867 in MacDonald River, New South Wales, Australia.

Sources

• NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Registration
• Find a Grave
• Australian Cemetery Index
• The Trove Historical Newspaper Reference.

1. ↑ Death: NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Registration
   • Registration Number: 14708/1904
   • Death: 10 Dec 1904
   • Name: STERNBECK JANE S
   • Father's Given Name(s): M G
   • Mother's Given Name(s): ANN
   • District: ST ALBANS
2. ↑ Marriage: NSW Birth, Death and Marriage Registration
   • Registration Number: 281/1839 V1839281 23B
   • Marriage: 02 Sep 1839
   • Groom's Family Name: STURNBACK
   • Groom's Given Name(s): GEORGE
   • Bride's Family Name(s): THOMPSON
   • Bride's Given Name(s): JANE S
   • District: CS]
3. ↑ Burial: Find A Grave for Jane Sophia Thompson b. 01 Feb 1822 d. 09 Dec 1904
4. ↑ Burial: Australian Cemetery Index Inscription, for Jane Sophia Thompson b. 01 Feb 1822 d. 09 Dec 1904

Find a Grave memorial #155414060, Jane Sophia Thompson Sternbeck, 1 Feb 1822, d. 9 Dec 1904.

• Additional Reference Sources

1. "Perseus", G. GRAMMENO, 1989 ISBN 0 646 31517 X 2. "The Lady Penrhyn", G. GRAMMENO, 1989 ISBN 0 646 31517 X