Edward James Cary (1923 - 1988)

Born 7 Mar 1923 in Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Husband of Mavery (McCarron) Cary — married 24 Jan 1948 in Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Husband of Margaret Rose (Harris) Cary — married 22 Mar 1958 in Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 22 Feb 1988 at age 64 in Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Born 7 Mar 1923. Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia third son of Thomas W and Lilian M Cary of "Ellowera" Peak Hill.^{[1] [2]}

He was second born of his known siblings

1. Esme May (Carey) Bryant (1919–1993)
2. Ted Cary
3. Frederick Jim Wilmott Cary (1927–1978)

World War Two Service

Private Ted Cary served in the Australian Army in World War II
Service started: 17 September 1942
Unit(s): 2/1 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION
Service ended: 20 June 1946

Ted Cary is a Military Veteran.
Served in the Australian Army 1942-1946
Rank at discharge: Private.

EDWARD JAMES CARY served with the Australian Army; Service Number: NX126460 (N198776)^[3]; attached to the 2/1 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION attaining the rank of Private. EDWARD JAMES enlisted on Thursday, 17 September 1942 at PEAK HILL, NSW and was released from service on Thursday, 20 June 1946.

Engagement Narromine News and Trangie Advocate (NSW : 1898 - 1955) Fri 13 Jun 1947 Page 7 ^[4]

Mavery, second eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. McCarron, of 'Rose Hill.' Peak Hill, has announced her engagement to Edward, third son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Carey, of 'Ellowera,' Peak Hill.

1st Marriage 24 January 1948 age 24 to Mavery McCarron Narromine News and Trangie Advocate (NSW : 1898 - 1955) Tue 27 Jan 1948 Page 3 ^[5][6]

Children - Ted and Mavery had two daughters

Dawn Maree b 1948 d 1976

Jennifer Fay b 1950 d 1985

Wife Mavery died in 1953.

2nd Marriage in 1958 age 35 to Margaret Rose Harris age 21 ^[7]

Died 1988 Aged 65 ^[8]

Buried Peak Hill Cemetery, New South Wales, Australia. ^[9]

In loving memory of

Our loving Dad and Mum, Nan and Pop

Edward James "Ted" Carey

7 Mar 1926 - 22 Feb 1988 Aged 64 years

Margaret Rose Cary

5.12.1937 - 8.10.1999 Aged 61

Always in our Hearts

CARY Edward James Probate notice 29JUN1988 Publication late of Peak Hill Parkes Champion Post 29JUN1988 ^[10]

Research Notes

Sources

1. ↑ *Birth Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths Marriages : accessed 22 Apr 2023), Index entry for CARY EDWARD J; Parents: THOMAS W and LILIAN M; District: PEAK HILL ; Registration Number: 13597/1923; DOB: 7 MAR 1923;
2. ↑ The McCarron’s in Australia, 1988, Written by Dorothy J.E Grady (nee McCarron) and Ian B McCarron. Published by D. Hugh.H. McCarron 1988
3. ↑ World War Two Service (Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs : accessed 14 Dec 2023), Veteran Details for EDWARD JAMES CARY for Service with the Australian Army. Service Number: NX126460 (N198776); Rank: Private; Enlistment from 17 September 1942 to 20 June 1946.
4. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/135718151#pstart10678930
5. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/103357489#
6. ↑ *MARRIAGE N.S.W. Births ,Deaths and Marriages. 7321/1948 CARY EDWARD JAMES married MCCARRON MAVERY district PEAK HILL
7. ↑ Marriage Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths Marriages : accessed 25 May 2023), Index entry for EDWARD JAMES CARY and MARGARET ROSE HARRIS; District: PEAK HILL; Registration Number: 7043/1958; DOM: 22 MAR 1958
8. ↑ *Death Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths Marriages : accessed 25 May 2023), Index entry for CARY EDWARD JAMES; Parents: TOM and LILLIAN MAY; District: 86; Parkes; Registration Number: 10302/1988 DOD: 22 FEB 1988
9. ↑ *Gravestone Photo - https://austcemindex.com/inscription?id=7670613#images
10. ↑ *DEATH “The Ryerson Index to Death Notices and Obituaries in Australian Newspapers.” Ryerson search -