Mary Eliza MCKAY

1875 - 1946  (71 years)

• Name	Mary Eliza MCKAY
  Nickname	Lizie
  Birth	1875	Raglan, NSW, Australia
  Gender	Female
  News General	11 Oct 1901  [1]
  	THE BEST FOOD FOR CHILDREN - ARNOTTS MILK ARROWROOT BISCUITS,READ THE FOLLOWING TESTIMONIALS FROM PARENTS. I send you my baby's photo as a recommendation of the good there is in your (Arnott's) famous Milk Arrowroot Biscuits for children. I have three of the healthiest children there are around here, all fed on your biscuits. Mrs. George Gambrill, Cowper Street, Granville.
  Residence	Feb 1910	Wigram St, Harris Park, NSW, Australia   [2]
  	Informant for birth of daughter Muriel.
  Electoral Roll	1913	Wigram St, Harris Park, NSW, Australia   [3]
  	Domestic Duties
  Electoral Roll	1930	Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia   [4]
  	Home Duties
  Electoral Roll	1933	Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia   [5]
  	Home Duites
  Electoral Roll	1934	Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia   [6]
  	Home Duties
  Electoral Roll	1935	Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia   [7]
  	Home Duties
  Electoral Roll	1936	90 Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia   [8]
  	Home Duties
  Electoral Roll	1937	90 Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia   [9]
  	Home Duties
  Residence	Oct 1941	90 Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia   [10]
  Residence	Oct 1941	90 Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia   [11]
  	Mentioned on son Walter Stanley Service records. Also a declaration that Mary is the mother of Walter and that she hasnt previously received a Next of Kin Badge.
  News General	1 Apr 1942  [12]
  	VETERANS ATTEND SALVATION ARMY JUBILEE. Present at the Jubilee Celebrations of Granville Salvation Army last weekend, were Mr. and Mrs. George Gambrill, snr., of Granville, who attended the first service 50 years ago. The celebration opened with a tea meeting in the Rechabite Hall, and among those present were Divisional Commissioner Colonel R. Rignold and Mrs. Rignold, and Mr. W. H. Lamb, M.L.A. At night the Citadel was packed when Granville Salvation Army Band and songsters gave an enjoyable concert. Big congregations attended on Sunday, when special reference was made to the King's call to national prayer. Among the speakers was Major Booth Tucker, a granddaughter of the founder of the Salvation Army, General William Booth. Arrangements for the Jubilee were handled by the officer in charge at Granville, Major C. Sandercock.
  Electoral Roll	1943	90 Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia   [13]
  	Home Duties
  Death	27 Jul 1946	Granville, NSW, Australia
  	GAMBRILL - The relatives and friends of Mr. George Thomas Gambrill and family of 90 Blaxcell Street, Granville are invited to attend the funeral of his dearly loved Wife, their mother, grandmother and great grandmother Mary Eliza Gambrill to leave the Salvation Army Citadel, Mary St, Auburn, this Monday after service commencing at 1pm for the independant Cemetery Rookwood. The service will be held in conjunction with the service for the late Mrs.Emma Elizabeth Hayes Senr. A.F Anderson Funeral Director, South Street, Granville. [14] GAMBRILL - The officers and Comrades of Auburn, Campsie and other Corps are invited to attend the funeral of Sister Mrs.George Gambrill. Bandsman are requested to bring instruments. For further particulars see family notice. [14]
  Burial	27 Sep 1946	Rookwood, NSW, Australia
  	Rookwood Cemetery, Denomination Independent Section J Grave Number 0001193
  In Memoriam	28 Jul 1947  [15]
  	GAMBRILL - In loving memory of my wife, Lizie, whom God called home July 27, 1946. A beautiful life of kindly deeds, A helping hand to those in need, Always unselfish and kind, A beautiful memory mum left behind, Sadly missed by her husband George.
  In Memoriam	28 Jul 1947  [15]
  	GAMBRILL A tribute to the memory of our dear friend Mrs. Gambrill who passed away Jul 27, 1946. Sadly missed by the Levett family.
  In Memoriam	28 Jul 1947  [15]
  	GAMBRILL Cherished are the memories of our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, called to rest July 26 1946. Sadly missed by Stan and Elma, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
  In Memoriam	28 Jul 1947  [15]
  	GAMBRILL In loving memory of our dear mother, Mary Eliza, who passed away July 27, 1946. Away in God's beautiful sunshine, Sheltered from suffering and pain, Someday when Life's journey is over, We will meet our dear mother again. Inserted by her loving daughter, Rene and son-in-law Charles.
  In Memoriam	28 Jul 1947  [15]
  	GAMBRILL Treasured memories of our darling mother and ma, whom God called home July 27, 1946. Always remembered by Mona, Harry and grandchildren. It's hard to part with those we love, Though parting days will come, Yet let us hope to meet above, for this is not our home.
  In Memoriam	28 Jul 1947  [15]
  	GAMBRILL Treasured memories of our darling mother and ma, whom God called home July 27, 1946. Always remembered by Mona, Harry and grandchildren. It's hard to part with those we love, Though parting days will come, Yet let us hope to meet above, for this is not our home.
  In Memoriam	27 Jul 1948  [16]
  	GAMBRILL Cherished memories of our beloved friend, Mrs. Gambrill. Inserted by Levett family
  In Memoriam	27 Jul 1948  [16]
  	GAMBRILL Forever in out thoughts and deep in our hearts are memories of our dear mother, who passed away July 27, 1946. Sadly missed. Mona and Harry
  In Memoriam	27 Jul 1948  [16]
  	GAMBRILL In loving remembrance of our dear mother, who passed away July 27, 1946. Sadly missed by daughter, Rene and son-in-law Charles
  In Memoriam	27 Jul 1948  [16]
  	GAMBRILL In memory of my loving wife. Never Forgotten by her husband George
  In Memoriam	27 Jul 1951  [17]
  	GAMBRILL -In loving memory of my dear wife Mary Eliza and our mother who passed away July 27 1946 Beautiful memories left behind a loving mother good and kind. Inserted by her husband George daughters Rene, Mona, Muriel, sonsin-law Charles Harry, Herbert.
  In Memoriam	26 Jul 1952  [18]
  	GAMBRILL In loving memory of my dear wife and our mother, Mary Eliza, who passed away July 27, 1946. Away in God's beautiful sunshine, sheltered from suffering and pain, someday when lifes journey is over we'll meet dear mother agin. Inserted by her husband George and family, Stanley, Elma, Rene, Charles, Robert, Leila, Mona, Harry, Reg, Eva, Muriel, Herb, Don, Thelma.
  In Memoriam	27 Jul 1955  [19]
  	GAMBRILL - In Loving memory of our dear mother, Mary Eliza, who passed away July 27, 1946 and our dear father, George Thomas, July 25, 1952. As years go by our memories of them will never die. Inserted by their loving family Stan, Elma, Rene, Charles, Bob, Leila, Mona, Harry, Reg., Eva, Muriel, Herb, Don, Thelma.
  Person ID	I358	treeno1 | Etherden
  Last Modified	18 Jan 2021

  
  

  Father	Walter MACKAY
  Mother	Mary Anna SMEDLEY   d. 1916
  Marriage	1870	Braidwood, NSW, Australia
  Family ID	F674	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	George Thomas GAMBRILL,   b. 10 Mar 1874, Church St, Parramatta, NSW, Australia d. 25 Jul 1952, 33 Eurobin Ave, Manly, NSW, Australia (Age 78 years)
  Marriage	5 Oct 1896	Granville, NSW, Australia   [21]
  	Marriage Transcription: 1896/7415 George Thomas Gambrill (22, labourer, of Harris Park)) & Mary Eliza McKay (20, domestic) of Granville. Parents William Gambrill (farmer) & Sarah Etherton, Walter McKay (orchardist) & Mary Ann Smedley. Date of Marriage 5/10/1896 at the Presbyterian Church, Granville, NSW. Witnesses George Ross & Mary Duggan. The consent of Walter McKay, being the father of the bride was given in writing to the marriage of Mary Eliza McKay with George Thomas Gambrill, the said Mary Eliza McKay being under the age of 21 years. A GRANVILLE WEDDING. The Presbyterian Church, Granville, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Monday afternoon, 5th inst. The contracting parties were Miss Mary Eliza McKay, of Granville, and Mr T. Gambrill, of Harris Park. The Rev. B Jackson was the officiating clergyman. The bride who was given away by her father, wore a very becoming gown of white cashmere with the customary wreath and veil and was attended by four gridesmaids - Misses Effie McKay, sister of the bride (chief bridesmaid); M.Duggan, cousin of the bride; L.Convoy and E.Horne. The bridesmaids wore cream dresses with cream hats and feathers. Mr.Ross acted as best man on the occasion. A sumptuous repast was partaken of in the Albert Hall after which dancing was indulged in till 1 o'clock [20]
  Children	+ 1. Walter Stanley GAMBRILL,   b. 1897, Granville, NSW, Australia d. 22 Jun 1973, Bowral & District Hospital, Bowral, NSW, Australia (Age 76 years)   2. Miriam Irene GAMBRILL,   b. 1898, Granville, NSW, Australia d. 13 Feb 1987, Manly, NSW, Australia (Age 89 years) + 3. Robert George GAMBRILL,   b. 1900, Granville, NSW, Australia d. 11 Aug 1971, Granville, NSW, Australia (Age 71 years) + 4. Private + 5. Reginald Etherton GAMBRILL,   b. 30 May 1905, Granville, NSW, Australia d. 26 Jan 1997 (Age 91 years) + 6. Muriel Elizabeth GAMBRILL,   b. 2 Jan 1910, Wigram St, Harris Park, NSW, Australia d. 6 Dec 1996, Burwood, NSW, Australia (Age 86 years) + 7. Donald Thomas McKay GAMBRILL,   b. 16 Jul 1911, NSW, Australia d. 27 Aug 1998, Hornsby, NSW, Australia (Age 87 years)
  Family ID	F100	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	2 Jan 2022

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 1875 - Raglan, NSW, Australia Marriage - 5 Oct 1896 - Granville, NSW, Australia Residence - Informant for birth of daughter Muriel. - Feb 1910 - Wigram St, Harris Park, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - Domestic Duties - 1913 - Wigram St, Harris Park, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - Home Duties - 1930 - Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - Home Duites - 1933 - Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - Home Duties - 1934 - Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - Home Duties - 1935 - Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - Home Duties - 1936 - 90 Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - Home Duties - 1937 - 90 Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia Residence - Oct 1941 - 90 Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia Residence - Mentioned on son Walter Stanley Service records. Also a declaration that Mary is the mother of Walter and that she hasnt previously received a Next of Kin Badge. - Oct 1941 - 90 Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia Electoral Roll - Home Duties - 1943 - 90 Blaxcell St, Granville, NSW, Australia Death - 27 Jul 1946 - Granville, NSW, Australia Burial - 27 Sep 1946 - Rookwood, NSW, Australia  = Link to Google Earth
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