Eliza Watson (Hendry) Swan (1879 - 1927)

Born 8 May 1879 in Campbell Town, Tasmania, Australia

Died 9 Feb 1927 at age 47 in Tallangatta, Victoria, Australia

Biography

Eliza was born in 1879. She passed away in 1927.

• Wife of Thomas Swan; Mother of James, Jean, and Linton

1927 'TALLANGATTA.', The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW : 1860 - 1938), 18 February, p. 6. , viewed 01 Aug 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article102252395 Obituary. — The sad and untimely death of Mrs. Swan, wife of Mr. Thomas Swan, of Little Snowy Creek, took place at the Tallingatta Hospital on Wednesday night last. The deceased, who was only 46 years of age, had been in very bad health for some months past, and recently underwent a surgical operation from which she did not rally. Her death is mourned by her husband and three children, as well as a large circle of friends. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, her remains being laid to rest in the Tallangatta cemetery the Rev. Stewart reading the Presbyterian burial service.

1927 'Family Notices', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 10 February, p. 12. , viewed 01 Aug 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article3837113 SWAN.-On the 9th February, at Tallangatta Hospital, Elizabeth Watson, dearly loved wife of Thomas Swan, of Eskdale, and loved mother of James, Jean and Linton. A patient sufferer at rest. SWAN -On the 9th February, at Tallangatta Hospital, Elizabeth Watson, dearly beloved eldest daughter of George Hendry (deceased) and Janet Hendry, and loving sister of Edward, Norman, Agnes (Mrs. D. Pope), and James. Dearly loved.

Sources

• BIRTH Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922 Name: Eliza Watson Henry, Birth Date: 8 May 1879, Birth Place:Tasmania, Registration Year:1879, Registration Place: Campbell Town, Tasmania, Australia, Father: George Henry, Mother: Janet Davidson, Registration Number: 560
• MARRIAGE Victoria Aust. Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration number8661 / 1907, Family name:HENDRY, Given name(s)Eliza Watson Spouse's family name:SWAN, Spouse's given name(s)Thos
• DEATH Victoria Aust. Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration number3663 / 1927, Family name:SWAN, Given name(s)Eliza Watson, Place of event:TALLANGATTA, Australia, Mother's name: Janet nee DAVIDSON, Father's Name:HENDRY George