Irene Campbell (Forrest) Wilkinson (1893 - 1957)

Born 16 Jun 1893 in Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

Ancestors

Wife of Allan Harry (Bolton) Wilkinson — married 31 Dec 1924 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Died 2 Aug 1957 at age 64 in Canning, Western Australia, Australia

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Biography

IRENE CAMPBELL FORREST (Forrest-3097)

PARENTS. James Hill Forrest & Annie Maria (Ramsay) Forrest

BIRTH. 16 Jun 1893, Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

BIRTH. WA BDM Birth Reg: #1072/1893

Family name Forrest

Given names Irene Campbell

Father James Hill

Mother Ramsay Annie Maria

Place of birth Bunbury

MARRIAGE. 31 Dec 1924, St. Mary's Anglican Church, Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE. 31 Dec 1924, Allan Harry (Bolton) Wilkinson, son of Allan Jekyl Bolton & Fredericka Mary (Wilkinson) Bolton

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #3/1925

Family name Bolton

Given names Alan H

Family name of Spouse Forrest

Given names of Spouse Irene C

Place of marriage Sussex

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #3/1925

Family name Wilkinson

Given names Alan H

Family name of Spouse Forrest

Given names of Spouse Irene C

Place of marriage Sussex

WEDDING REPORT. WILKINSON—FORREST. A quiet wedding took place at St Mary's Anglican Church, Busselton on December 31st, the contracting parties being Miss Irene Forrest, youngest daughter of Mr. Jas. H. Forrest and the late Mrs. Forrest, of "Seaview" Ludlow, and Mr. Allen Wilkinson, eldest son of Mrs. Freda Wilkinson, of "Aurora Plains," Wonnerup. The Rev. W. H. Watson performed the ceremony. The bride entered the church to the strains of "The Voice that Breathed O'er Eden," and was given away by her father. She was daintily gowned in champagne crepe de chene, beautifully hand embroidered, and finished with fine tucks, also pretty hat of lemon georgette, trimmed with ribbon rosettes and cluster of flowers, and carried a shower bouquet. Miss Loton attended as bridesmaid, and was dressed in pretty mauve georgette, with smart black hat, and carried shower bouquet Mr. Geoff. Wilkinson, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Weld Hall. The bride and bridegroom left by the morning train to spend the honeymoon in Perth.

DEATH. 2 Aug 1957, Canning, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH. WA BDM Death Reg: #42/1957

Family name Wilkinson Bolton

Given names Irene Campbell

Age 64

Father Jame H

Mother Annie M

Place of death Canning

BURIAL. Saint Mary-in-the-Valley Church Cemetery, Kelmscott, Armadale City, Western Australia, Australia

Irene Campbell Forrest Wilkinson

BIRTH 16 Jun 1893, Bunbury City, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH 2 Aug 1957 (aged 64), Perth, City of Perth, Western Australia, Australia

MEMORIAL ID 210149076

Death of Spouse: 24 Aug 1965, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Sources

• Birth: WA BDM Birth Reg: #1072/1893

• Marriage: WA BDM Marriage Reg: #3/1925

• Wedding Report: The South-Western News (Busselton, WA : 1903 - 1954) Fri 9 Jan 1925, Page 5: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/147532930

• Death: WA BDM Death Reg: #42/1957

• Burial: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210149076/irene-campbell-wilkinson