William Lionel Ayliffe (1877 - 1967)

Born 22 Jan 1877 in Sturt, South Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Catherine Kathleen Antony (Page) Ayliffe — married 22 Jan 1914 (to 22 Jan 1967) in Magill, South Australia

Descendants

Died 22 Jan 1967 at age 90 in Victor Harbor, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

William (known as Leo) was born in Sturt, South Australia during 1877. He is the son of William Hamilton Ayliffe and Ellen Maria Pollitt. He passed away in Victor Harbor, South Australia during 1967.

William was born in Sturt, South Australia on 22 January 1877 to William Hamilton Ayliffe and Ellen Maria Pollitt.^[1]

William served in the Australian Army Medical Corps during the Second Boer War in South Africa. ^[2]

William married Catherine Kathleen Antony Page in Magill, South Australia on 22 January 1914.^[3]

William died in Victor Harbor, South Australia on 22 January 1967 at the age of 90 years.^[4]

William was buried at the Victor Harbor Cemetery in Victor Harbor, South Australia on 24 January 1967.^[5]

The following obituary was published in the South Australian newspaper, The Victor Harbour Times, on 3 February 1967:^[6]

Late Mr. W. L. Ayliffe. The death occurred in his sleep on January 22 of Mr. William Lionel (Leo) Ayliffe, of Victor Harbour. Mr. Ayliffe died on his 90th birthday. Born at Plympton, (sic) S.A.,he served in the Boer War with two brothers, Messrs. Bert and Sidney Ayliffe. He remained in South Africa until 1904 when he returned to Australia. Settling down, he became a stock dealer, land agent, and farmer. He once described himself as a jack of-all trades in those faraway days. He managed a family property at Kangaroo Island, where he spent about 20 years before returning to the mainland. A keen chess player, he was S.A. champion on two occasions and runner-up on several occasions. He was a prolific reader and in recent years became a bridge enthusiast. Despite his age, Mr. Ayliffe enjoyed daily walks around the town. 'Acticity (sic) is the recipe of longevity,' was his motto. Mr. Ayliffe lost three sons in the services during World War II. His sister, Mrs. Violet Hamilton, of Ewell Vineyards, Glenelg, also died on her 90th birthday two years ago. Mr. Ayliffe, who is survived by his widow, three sons and two daughters. was buried in the Victor Harbour Cemetery, the Rev. J. F. Burell officiating at the grave side. A surviving brother, Mr. Bert Ayliffe, 87, lives at Golflands.

Sources

1. ↑ Genealogy SA, Online Database Search for Birth Registration, accessed 21 April 2021 (Subscription required to view full details of the above registration), Search result follows - Surname: AYLIFFE, Given Names: William Lionel, Date of Birth: 22-Jan-1877, Gender: M, Father: William Hamilton AYLIFFE, Mother: Ellen Maria POLLITT, Birth Residence: Sturt, District: Adelaide, Book/Page: 178/286
2. ↑ The Australian War Memorial, Pre First World War Conflicts Nominal Rolls, William Lionel Ayliffe, viewed 13 January 2023, https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/R1441846
3. ↑ Genealogy SA, Online Database Search for Marriage Registration, accessed 21 April 2021 (Subscription required to view full details of the above registration), Search result follows - Groom Surname: AYLIFFE, Groom Given Names: William Lionel, Bride Surname: PAGE, Bride Given Names: Catherine Kathleen Antony, Marriage Date: 22-Jan-1914, Marriage Place: St George Church Magill, Groom Age: 37, Groom Marital Status: S, Groom Father: William Hamilton AYLIFFE, Bride Age: 24, Bride Marital Status: S, Bride Father: Henry PAGE, District: Norwood, Book/Page: 258/183
4. ↑ Genealogy SA, Online Database Search for Death Registration, accessed 21 April 2021 (Subscription required to view full details of the above registration), Search result follows - Surname: AYLIFFE, First Names: William Lionel, Death Date: 22-Jan-1967, Age: 90, Gender: M, Marital Status: M, Place of Death: Victor Harbor, Residence: Victor Harbor, Relative: Not Recorded, District: Encounter Bay, Book/Page: 24A/723
5. ↑ Genealogy SA, Online Search of 'South Australia Cemeteries' Database, accessed 21 April 2021 (Subscription required to view full details of the above registration), Search result follows - Surname: AYLIFFE, First Names: William Lionel, Death Date: Not Recorded, Burial Date: 24-Jan-1967, Age: 90, Cemetery: Victor Harbor, Relations: Not Recorded, Notes: Victor Harbor. Source: Burial Register, Source 2: Not Recorded, Photo: Not Recorded, District Code: 6, EventYear: 1967
6. ↑ 1967 'OBITUARY', Victor Harbour Times (SA : 1932 - 1986), 3 February, p. 7. , viewed 27 Dec 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article187330693

William Ayliffe is a Military Veteran.
Served in the Commonwealth Military Force 1902-1902
Australian Army Medical Corps