Boyce, Mary

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BOYCE Mary/Maria 1858-1933; daughter of George Boyce and Margaret nee Britt; born at Reid?s Creek in 1858 [vrn 14570 Maria}; died at Barnawartha 13th June 1933 aged 75 years and was interred in plot 60-7 at the Barnawartha Cemetery [vrn 13687]; married Patrick Devitt in 1879 [vrn 3004]

The Federal Standard, Chiltern, Friday, June 16, 1933 - BARNAWARTHA
The death occurred of a very old and respected resident of the Upper Indigo on Tuesday in the person of Mrs Mary Devitt, aged 75 years, relict of the late P Devitt of the same place and daughter of the late George Boyce. Mrs Devitt was the victim of a paralytic stroke on Saturday, and she died as stated. She leaves a family of five sons and three daughters. One of her sons (Daniel) [it was actually Patrick] made the supreme sacrifice at the Great War, and two others saw service. The funeral took place to the Barnawartha cemetery on Wednesday, the cortege being a lengthy one. The graveside services were read by Father Lawless and the pall-bearers were Messrs M Koehlen, D Whelan, C Whitehead and R Welch.

Mary married Devitt, Patrick Joseph on 14 Jul 1879 in Reids Creek, Victoria, Australia. Patrick (son of Devitt, William and Conheady, Ann) was born in 1848 in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia; died on 22 May 1904 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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DEVITT Margaret Ann 1880-1962; daughter of Patrick Devitt and Mary nee Boyce; born at Chiltern 1880 [vrn 7533]; died at Wodonga 28th May 1962 aged 82 years and was interred in plot 110-7-RC at the Barnawartha cemetery 29th May 1962. [vrn 9745]; married Edward (Ned) Elligate in 1910 [vrn 3909]

The Federal Standard, Chiltern, Friday, June 8, 1962
The death took place of Mrs Margaret Ann Elligate of 23 Havelock Street, Barnawartha, during the weekend. She was buried at Barnawartha on Tuesday afternoon after prayers in St Augustine?s Church, Wodonga.
The Federal Standard, Chiltern, Friday, June 15, 1962- OBITUARY - MRS MARGARET ANN ELLIGATE
The death occurred in the Wodonga Hospital on May 28 of Margaret Ann Elligate at the age of 82 years. She was an old identity of Indigo Creek, Barnawartha South, where she was born, and spent the early part of her married life. Her husband, Edward (“Ned”), also a member of an old Indigo family, predeceased her 45 years ago, leaving her with a family of three small children. For the last 20 years she has resided in Wodonga along with her two daughters, Mary and Nellie, who are well known for their dressmaking. Her only son, William, along with his wife, Neta and two grandsons, Michael and Colin, reside at Cobram. Deceased will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends and relations who knew her wonderful disposition. Her only surviving brothers are William, of Indigo Creek, and John of Thorpdale. Her remains were laid to rest in the Catholic portion of the Barnawartha cemetery.

Margaret married Elligate, Edward on 10 May 1910 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia. Edward was born in 1867 in Indigo, Victoria, Australia; died on 07 Dec 1916 in Beechworth, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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DEVITT William George 1882-1969; son of Patrick and Mary nee Boyce; born at Barnawartha 1882 [vrn 6963]; died at Yackandandah Bush Nursing Hospital 30th May 1969 aged 87 years and was buried at the Barnawartha cemetery on 1st June 1969 in plot 46-4-PN [vrn 11249]; married Catherine Welsh at Boweya on 15th October 1918 [vrn 8637]

The Federal Standard, Chiltern, Friday, March 1, 1929
William G Devitt of Upper Indigo, who has gained some fame in the growing of water melons, brought one to our office on Saturday, a monster, 34 lbs in weight, 28 inches in girth and 23 inches in length. The flesh of it was pronounced delicious by all those who were privileged to obtain a slice.

The Federal Standard, Chiltern, Friday, June 6, 1969 - OBITUARY - MR WILLIAM GEORGE DEVITT
The death occurred in the Yackandandah Bush Nursing Hospital on Friday, May 30, of Mr William George Devitt, of Upper Indigo. The son of the late Mr and Mrs Patrick Devitt (nee Mary Boyce) deceased was born at Upper Indigo and lived there all his life. He was a highly respected farmer and as a side-line carried goods. He lived a most active life and he and his wife, Catherine, were most philanthropic. He was in hospital for only a couple of days. Left to mourn their loss are his devoted wife Catherine, and the following children: Mary (Mrs G Crosse), Nance (Mrs A Fisher) and son Patrick. He was aged 87 years. The funeral cortege left the home of his daughter, Mrs Crosse, after a service by the Rev Blazely, Presbyterian minister, interment taking place in the Barnawartha cemetery. The casket was carried by Messrs John Fisher and Bill Crosse (grandsons), Bill Elligate and Harry Langdon (nephews). The pall-bearers were Messrs Pat Elligate, Bernie Johnson, Geo Crosse, Allan Welsh and J Draper. Messrs Douglas and Todd had charge of the mortuary arrangements.

William married Welsh, Catherine on 15 Oct 1918 in Boweya, Victoria, Australia. Catherine (daughter of Welsh, Edward Jonas and Fair, Catherine) was born on 10 Jul 1893 in Thoona, Victoria, Australia; died on 10 Feb 1982 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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DEVITT James Thomas 1884-1952; son of Patrick Devitt and Mary nee Boyce; born at Barnawartha in 1884 [vrn 7165]; enlisted for WW1 service 14th September 1915 as Private 352 Australian Remount Unit 1, Squadron2, and embarked for overseas aboard Transport A67 Orsova on 12th November 1915, returned to Australia 26th July 1919.
The Federal Standard, Chiltern, Friday, September 17, 1915 p2 c2
Mr James T Devitt, of Upper Indigo, has volunteered for active service. He left for Melbourne during the week to undergo the necessary tests to qualify for the remount contingent.
The Federal Standard, Chiltern, Wednesday, March 3, 1916 p2 c4
The 146th casualty list, issued by the Defence department, states that Private J T Devitt of Barnawartha and Private W J Saunders of Chiltern are ill.

First World War Embarkation Roll - James Thomas Devitt
Service number: 352
Rank: Private
Roll title: 1 Australian Remount Unit (November 1915)
Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918
Date of embarkation: 12 November 1915
Place of embarkation: Melbourne
Ship embarked on: HMAT Orsova
Ship number: A67

Residence
1914Yackandandah, Indi, Victoria, Australia
Residence
1919Yackandandah, Indi, Victoria, Australia
Residence
1924Sunshine West, Corio, Victoria, Australia
Residence
1931Sunshine, Corio, Victoria, Australia
Death: Age: 68
1952Belgrave, Victoria, Australia

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DEVITT Mary Ellen 1886-1952; daughter of Patrick Devitt and Mary nee Boyce; born at Barnawartha 1886 [vrn 23832]; died in Melbourne in 1952 aged 65 years [vrn 5029]; married Thomas Coleman Durkin in 1910 [vrn 1076]

Mary married Durkin, Thomas Coleman in 1910. Thomas (son of Durkin, Thomas and Murphy, Agnes Bridget) was born in 1877 in South Yarra, Victoria, Australia; died on 17 Jun 1956 in Malvern, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~obrienclanaus/records/obrien_deaths_1947-50.htm

DEVITT Martha Theresa 1888-1949; daughter of Patrick and Mary nee Boyce; born at Barnawartha in 1888 [vrn 26708]; died at Preston in 1949 aged 60 years [vrn 1566]; married Phillip Francis O’Brien at Albury in 1909 [nswrtn 7307].
Kathleen b.1911; enrolled Barnawartha school 1920 and Middle Indigo school 1916 and 1923
John Patrick b.1913, enrolled Middle Indigo school 1919
Margaret b.1916, enrolled Middle Indigo school 1922

Martha married O'Brien, Phillip Francis in 1909 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia. Phillip was born on 18 Apr 1891 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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DEVITT Michael Francis 1890-1930; son of Patrick and Mary nee Boyce; born at Chiltern 1890 [vrn 31055]; died at Barnawartha 16th October 1930 aged 40 years and was interred in plot 56-7-RC at the Barnawartha cemetery on 17th October 1930 [vrn 12437]
The Federal Standard, Chiltern, Friday, October 24, 1930 - DEATH NOTICE
DEVITT - On 16th October, at the residence of his brother, Upper Indigo, Michael Francis, dearly loved son of the late Patrick and Mary Devitt, and brother of Margaret (Mrs E Elligate), William. James. Mary (Mrs T Durkin), Martha (Mrs P O?Brien), Patrick (deceased), John, George and Daniel, aged 40. R I P

OBITUARY
General regret was expressed throughout the Barnawartha and Chiltern districts on Thursday of last week when it was learned that a popular resident of the Upper Indigo, in the person of Mr Michael Francis Devitt had died that day at his brother?s (William?s) home. In his youthful days he had an attack of rheumatic fever, the effects from which he never properly recovered. He enjoyed apparently fairly good health until a few moments before his death when he succumbed (suddenly) to heart failure. He was a son of the late Patrick and Mary Devitt, aged 40 years, and was born at Upper Indigo. He was unmarried. He is survived by three sisters, Margaret (Mrs E Elligate, Wodonga), Mary (Mrs T Durkin, Malvern), and Martha (Mrs P O?Brien, Sunshine) and five brothers, William, James, John, George and Daniel. The funeral took place to the Barnawartha cemetery on Friday where Father Lawless conducted the graveside services. Mr A Smith had charge of the burial arrangements

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The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times Monday 6 May 1918
BARNAWARTHA.
Word has been received that Sergeant
Ted Draper has been wounded in France.
This is the second time that Teddy has
been wounded. He has been three years
on service and his friends hope that his
wound is not a severe one. -
Private "Paddy" Devitt was also wounded
in this big fight. This is "Paddy's"
second time also. He was wounded at
Pozieres about two years ago, being shot
in the- heel. It was thought then that
he would be invalided home, but he was
patched up and returned to the firing line.
"Paddy" is a cousin of Private George
Boyce, of Tallangatta; whose death in
action was reported last week. They are
grandsons of late Mr. and Mrs. Boyce, of
Wangaratta, formerly of Barnawartha.

DEVITT Patrick Joseph 1893-1918; son of Patrick and Mary nee Boyce; born at Barnawartha in 1893 [vrn 778]; enlisted for WW1 service on 2nd August 1915 as Private 2854 23rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcements, embarked from Melbourne aboard A38 Ulysses on 27th October 1915, and was killed in France on 1st October 1918. He is buried in Plot 1, Row C, Grave 10, at Bellicourt British Cemetery, France.

Roll of Honour - Patrick Joseph Devitt
Service number: 2854
Rank: Private
Unit: 57th Battalion (Infantry)
Service: Australian Army
Conflict: 1914-1918
Date of death: 1 October 1918
Place of death: France
Cause of death: Killed in action
Cemetery or memorial details: Bellicourt British Cemetery, France
Source: AWM145 Roll of Honour cards, 1914-1918 War, Army

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DEVITT John Alfred 1895-1971; son of Patrick Devitt and Mary nee Boyce; born at Chiltern 1895 [vrn 10900]
Birth
1895Chiltern, Victoria, Australia
Residence
1919Yackandandah, Indi, Victoria, Australia
Residence
1924Yackandandah, Indi, Victoria, Australia
Residence
1931Yackandandah, Indi, Victoria, Australia
Residence
1936Yackandandah, Indi, Victoria, Australia
Residence
1943Trafalgar, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
Residence
1949Trafalgar, McMillan, Victoria, Australia
Residence
1963Trafalgar, McMillan, Victoria, Australia
Death: Age: 78
1971Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia

VIC BDM Birth Ref: 10900/1895
VIC BDM Marriage Ref: 14113/1939
VIC BDM Death Ref: 7587/1971

John married Battersby, Eliza Anne in 1939. Eliza was born in 1905 in Korumburra, Victoria, Australia; died in 1985 in Kyneton, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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DEVITT George Vincent 1897; son of Patrick Devitt and Mary nee Boyce; born at Chiltern 1897 [vrn 9898]
Residence
1919Yackandandah, Indi, Victoria, Australia
Residence
1924Yackandandah, Indi, Victoria, Australia
Residence
1931Sunshine, Corio, Victoria, Australia
Inquest Date Suicide: Age: 39
1936Tenterfield

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DEVITT Daniel Augustine 1899-1961; son of Patrick Devitt and Mary nee Boyce; born at Chiltern 1899 [vrn 17384]; died at Essendon in 1961 aged 61 years [vrn 18757]; married Annie Bindon Welsh.in 1929 [vrn 5497]

Daniel Devitt
Service number
3618
Place of birth
Indigo, VIC, Australia
Place of enlistment
Wangaratta, VIC, Australia
Next of kin
Devitt, Mary (mother)
WWI file
B2455, DEVITT D

DEVITT, Daniel Augustine, also known as Daniel Devitt,
late of 24 Miller Street, Essendon, retired public servant
died 23 september, 1961.
http://gazette.slv.vic.gov.au/images/1962/V/general/34.pdf

Daniel married Welsh, Annie Bindon in 1929. Annie (daughter of Welsh, Edward Jonas and Fair, Catherine) was born on 23 Aug 1888 in Thoona, Victoria, Australia; died in 1978 in Essendon, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: O'Connor, Nietta. Nietta was born on 05 Feb 1921 in Cobram, Victoria, Australia; died on 29 Jan 1998 in Cobram, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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DEVITT Mary Catherine 1919-1990; daughter of William Devitt and Catherine nee Welsh; born at Chiltern 10th October 1919 [vrn 26090]; died at the Chiltern Bush Nursing Hospital 17th April 1990 and was interred in plot 49-4-CE at the Barnawartha cemetery on 19th April 1990; married George Enderby Crosse

Family/Spouse: Crosse, George Enderby. George was born on 17 Jan 1911 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia; died on 07 Dec 1985 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nance married Fisher, Allan Sherwood on 15 Feb 1947 in Barnawartha, Victoria, Australia. Allan was born on 11 Feb 1923 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia; died on 30 Aug 2004 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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DEVITT Patrick Maurice 1924-2008; son of William George Devitt and Catherine nee Welsh; born in 1924; died at Corowa NSW 26th June 2008 and was interred in the Barnawartha Lawn Cemetery on 30th June 2008; married Beryl Mildred Oates on 25th June 1949 at the Methodist Church, Chiltern

Patrick married Oates, Beryl Mildred on 25 Jun 1949 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia. Beryl was born on 02 Mar 1928 in Chiltern, Victoria, Australia; died on 27 May 2008 in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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DURKIN Joseph Thomas c1915-1971; son of Thomas Coleman Durkin and Mary Ellen nee Devitt; died at Preston in 1971 aged 56 years [vrn 10266]

Springvale Botanical Cemetery Durkin Joseph Thomas C E Bolingbroke Lawn, Row AA, Grave 04
Buried 11/05/1971

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Springvale Botanical Cemetery Durkin Daniel John Roman Catholic, Compartment M, Section T, Grave 09 Buried 24/10/1978.