Margaret Ann (Cowan) Young MBE (1891 - 1983)

Born 12 Dec 1891 in Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of Oliver James Young — married 29 Sep 1920 (to 19 Sep 1956) in Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia

Died 4 Sep 1983 at age 91 in Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

Margaret was born in Port Augusta, South Australia during 1891. She is the daughter of John Cowan and Anne Foley. She passed away in Port Augusta, South Australia during 1983.

Margaret married Oliver James Young in Port Augusta, South Australia on 29 September 1920.^[1] The following report about the marriage was published in the South Australian newspaper, The Transcontinental, on 1 October 1920:^[2]

St. Augustine's Church, Port Augusta, was filled to overflowing on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 29th, on the occasion of the marriage of Margaret, second daughter of Mrs Cowan, to Oliver J., youngest son of Mrs Thos Young, both of Port Augusta. The church was tastefully decorated by the friends of the bride with bamboo arches and white flowers. The bride, who was given away by her brother-in law, looked charming in a dainty white Georgette frock, and wore the orthodox veil and orange blossom. She was attended by her sister, Miss B. Cowan, who was becomingly frocked in putty colored Georgette, with a black hat. Both the bride and bridesmaid carried posies of pink sweet peas the gift of Miss L. Ellis. Mr Keith T. Young was best man. After the ceremony the friends of the bride and bridegroom assembled at the residence of Mrs Cowan, where a reception was held. The usual toasts were honored and refreshments partaken of, after which Mr and Mrs Young motored to their home, Mundallio Station.

Margaret received a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) on 4 June 1965 in the Queen's Birthday Honours. The citation follows:^[3]

Margaret Ann, Mrs. YOUNG, of Port Augusta, State of South Australia. For services to the community

Margaret was buried at the Port Augusta Cemetery in Port Augusta, South Australia.^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ Genealogy SA, Online Database Search for Marriage Registration, accessed 26 December 2021 (Subscription required to view full details of the above registration). Search results follow - Groom Surname: YOUNG, Groom Given Names: Oliver James, Bride Surname: COWAN, Bride Given Names: Margaret Ann, Marriage Date: 29-Sep-1920, Marriage Place: St Augustines Church Port Augusta, Groom Age: 36, Groom Marital Status: S, Groom Father: Thomas YOUNG, Bride Age: 30, Bride Marital Status: S, Bride Father: John COWAN, District: Frome Book/Page: 284/1171
2. ↑ 1920 'Family Notices', Transcontinental (Port Augusta, SA : 1914 - 1954), 1 October, p. 3. , viewed 26 Dec 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article168172527
3. ↑ The London Gazette, Publication date: 4 June 1965, Supplement: 43667, Page: 5494, viewed 1 January 2022, https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/43667/supplement/5494
4. ↑ Port Augusta City Council, Cemetery Register search results follow - Surname: YOUNG, Given names: Margaret Anne, Cemetery name: Port Augusta Cemetery, Cemetery section: Leased, Plot: 13, Age: 93, accessed 26 December 2021, https://www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au/enquiries/cemeteries/cemetery-search

External links

• Wikipedia: 1965 Birthday Honours