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Laura Irene Mathieson

Female 1899 - 1989  (90 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Laura Irene Mathieson was born in 1899 in Sale, Victoria, Australia (daughter of Archibald Mathieson and Margaret McDonald); died on 30 Jun 1989; was buried in Dandenong, Victoria, Australia.

    Laura married Hamer Laurence Chalmer on 27 Jun 1925 in Sale, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    Gippsland Times (Vic. : 1861 - 1954) Thursday 25 June 1925
    Miss Laurlie Mathieson, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Mathieson, of Sale, whose marriage to Mr Hamer Chalmer, East St. Kilda, will be celebrated on Saturday next, was the guest. of honor at a linen tea given by Mrs W. Newman Birkley, Toorak Mansions, South Yarra. Those present included Mesdames A. .Mathieson; E. Chalmer, E. Rose, Y. Mathieson, W. Williamson, C. Callaghan, Y. Borwman, W. Spowart, A. Morrison, L. Coombe, R. Harvey, Misses Lexie and Essie Nixon (bridesmaids of Miss Mathieson), G. Cameron, Roma Donald, Alice Walker, V. Mathieson, L. and D. Webb, Ailleen O'Neill, R. Robly, L. Cobain, F. Atkinson, and Grace Forbes. Mrs A. Mathieson entertained about fifty guests at an "At Home" in the A.N.A. Hall yesterday in honor of the approaching marriage of her daughter, Laurlie. The hall looked charming, being set out in drawing room style and decorated with pink heath and palms. While afternoon tea was being served games and songs were enjoyed.

    Gippsland Times (Vic. : 1861 - 1954) Thursday 2 July 1925
    WEDDING BELLS.
    CHALMER - MATHIESON. A very pretty wedding (passing reference to which was made in our last issue) was celebrated at the Presbyterian Church, Sale, on Saturday last, when Hamer Laurence Chalmer, younger son of Mr and Mrs E. Chalmer, of "Langi," Hotham street, East St. Kilda, was married to Irene Laura, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Mathieson, "Inverclyde," McCole street, Sale. Rev. W. D. Marshall, M.A., Officiated. The church was prettily decorated with white heath, lilies and palms. The bride looked charming in a simple Parisian model of ivory and gold brocaded lame, trim- med with ivory to buff ostrich feathers at hem and sides. The court train was also of ivory satin, trimmed with true lovers' knots and sprays of orange blossom. The train was lent by Mrs A. Rennie, sister of the bridesmaids. A century-old veil, which was made in a Brussell's Convent, was worn. It was of silk net trimmed in each corner with sprays of seed pearls and held in place over the face by coronet of pearls and brilliants. The historical veil had been lent by Mrs. Angus MacDonald, friend of the bride. The bride's shower bouquet was of pink carnations and maiden-hair fern. Little Miss Gloria Spowart, who officiated as train-bearer, looked very pretty in a gold tissue frock, and carried a basket of dark red' dahlias. Misses Lexie and Essie Nixon, of Orbost and Park street, St. Kilda, were the bridesmaids. They wore cyclamen pink frocks with tulle scarves and turbans. Their shoes were Vandyked fawn satin. Bouquets were in autumn tones of pansies and ferns. Supporting Mr Chalmer were Mr Allen Denhett, Hawthorn (best man, and Mr Richard Unsworth Park street, St. Kilda (groomsman). The Church was packed to overflowing, many finding it impossible to obtain a seat inside of the building. Mr Norman Macdonald was at the organ. The reception and breakfast was held afterwards, in the Presbyterian School Hall, which was tastefully decorated in autumn leaves. Rev. Marshall presided. A beautiful three tier wedding cake was cut by the bride The toast of the bride and bridegroom was duly proposed by Rev. Marshall. The bridegroom responded in breezy style, his remarks being received with hilarity by the guests. After the health of the bridesmaids had been proposed by Mr John Mathieson (Nambrok), Mr Denhert responded on their behalf in a crisp and witty speech. A final toast of the health of the parents of the bride and bride- groom was proposed by Mr A. H. Dennett (Caulfield) and supported by Mr E. L. Rose (Geelong). Mr Mathieson, senr., and Mr E. Chalmer responded. Near the conclusion of the breakfast Mrs Angus McDonald sang "A Perfect Day." The happy couple left for their honeymoon by the afternoon train. The bride's travelling costume was an imported three-piece suit, with long tailored coat. The frock was of dull grey silk marocain, finished in material same as coat, which was blue with grey silk lines. Her hat was a smart creation of saxe shot tissue.

    Children:
    1. Peggy Bettine Chalmer died in 2002.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Archibald Mathieson was born in 1849 in Portland, Victoria, Australia (son of John Conley Mathieson and Catherine McMillan); died on 14 Aug 1938 in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 16 Aug 1938 in Sale, Victoria, Australia.

    Notes:

    Died:
    MATHIESON Archibald 90Y 14/08/1938 16/08/1938 2 B 48 Son of John Mathieson & Catherine McMillan. Died in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.


    Gippsland Times (Vic. : 1861 - 1954) Monday 15 August 1938
    MATHIESON.--At private hospital, Melbourne, Sunday, August 14, Archibald, beloved husband of Margaret and loving father of Elsie, Flora, Vera, Archibald, Marion, Jack, Jean, Jessie, and Laura. Aged 90 years.

    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956) Monday 15 August 1938
    Mr. Archibald Mathieson
    Mr. Archibald Mathieson sen., one of the most widely known men in stock and station and pastoral circles, died in a private hospital in Melbourne yesterday.
    He was in his 91st year.
    A son of one of the pioneer families of the Western district, Mr. Mathieson was the senior partner and founder of Mathieson, Davis, and Co. He had a life-long association with pastoral enterprises and with stock and station activities. Beginning his business career as auctioneer for Messrs. Peck, Hudson, and Rayner, one of the earliest of stock and station agencies in Victoria, he later became managing auctioneer for Guthridge and Co., of Sale On the death of Mr. Guthridge he acquired the business, and took into partnership the late Mr. G. M. Davis M.L.C., establishing the firm ot Mathieson, Davis, and Co., which became one of the leading stock businesses of the State. The firm had branches in every town in Gippsland, in Melbourne, Albury, and many other places. For nearly 70 years Mr. Mathieson was a well-known figure at Newmarket, and he was considered the finest auctioneer and judge of stock of his day. He had many pastoral interests in Gippsland, Riverina, and other districts.
    In his younger days Mr. Mathieson was a noted cricketer, and played in many inter-colonial teams. He was also an excellent gun shot, and took an active interest in coursing. For many years he Judged sheep and cattle at leading agricultural shows. A happy business association extending over more than 50 years ended with the death of Mr. Davis, M.L.C., a fortnight ago.
    Mr. Mathieson leaves a widow (formerly Miss Margaret McDonald of Lake Leaghur Station), two sons (Messrs. A. Mathieson, of Fulham, and J. Mathieson, of Nambrok), seven daughters, and 16 grandchildren. Four children predeceased him. The funeral will be held at Sale at 1 p.m. to-morrow. A. A. Sleight Pty. Ltd. have charge of the arrangements.

    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956) Wednesday 14 August 1940
    MATHIESON- In loving memory of my beloved husband Archibald who passed away on august 14 1938 -Badly missed (Inserted by his loving wife Margaret)
    MATHIESON-In loving memory of our dear father who passed away on August 14 1938 - Always remembered (Inserted by his loving daughters Flo and Vera)
    MATHIESON.--In loving memory of my dear father who passed away on August 14, 1938. Your memory is as dear to-day as in the hour you passed away (Inserted by his loving son Archie)



    Buried:
    MATHIESON ARCHIBALD 16/08/1938 90 YEARS REV MARSHALL 2 B 48
    MATHIESON MARGARET 6/10/1941 81 YEARS REV CARR 2 B 48

    Archibald married Margaret McDonald on 11 Jun 1890 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Margaret (daughter of John Boyd McDonald and Flora McMillan) was born in 1859 in Kyneton, Victoria, Australia; died on 4 Oct 1941 in Sale, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 6 Oct 1941 in Sale, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Margaret McDonald was born in 1859 in Kyneton, Victoria, Australia (daughter of John Boyd McDonald and Flora McMillan); died on 4 Oct 1941 in Sale, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 6 Oct 1941 in Sale, Victoria, Australia.

    Notes:

    Died:
    MATHIESON (nee BOYD) Margaret 81Y 00/10/1941 06/10/1941 2 B 48 Daughter of John Boyd & Flora McDonald. Died in Sale, Victoria, Australia.

    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956) Monday 6 October 1941
    OBITUARY
    MRS. MARGARET MATHIESON
    A link with one of the most fascinating phases of Australian history has been severed by the death of Mrs. Margaret Mathieson at Sale on Saturday. Mrs. Mathieson was the widow of the late Archibald Mathieson, founder of the well known firm of Mathieson and Davis, stock and station agents. Mrs. Mathieson was a grand-daughter of the pastoral pioneer, John McMillan, who explored much of the Loddon country and took up Lake Leaghur Station in 1842 (his licence was granted in 1845). This pioneer left Lake Leaghur to his son, Alex McMillan, who took into partnership his brother-in-law, John Boyd McDonald, Mrs. Mathieson's father. Mrs. Mathieson is survived by 4 daughters and a son: Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Dennett, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Chalmer, and Mr. H. J. Mathieson, of Grasslea Estate, Nambrok.


    Gippsland Times (Vic. : 1861 - 1954) Monday 6 October 1941
    MATHIESON.-On October 4, 1941, at her late residence, McCole Street, Sale, Margaret, dearly loved wife of the late Archibald Mathieson, and loving mother of Elsie, Flora, Eva, Lottie (deceased), Vera, Archie, Marion, Jack, Greta (deceased), Jean, Jessie, Eric (deceased), and Laura. Aged 81 years. Abide with me.


    Buried:
    MATHIESON ARCHIBALD 16/08/1938 90 YEARS REV MARSHALL 2 B 48
    MATHIESON MARGARET 6/10/1941 81 YEARS REV CARR 2 B 48

    Children:
    1. Marion Adeline Mathieson was born in 1890 in Sale, Victoria, Australia; and died.
    2. Herbert John Mathieson was born in 1891 in Sale, Victoria, Australia; died on 29 Jun 1969 in Maffra, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 2 Jul 1969 in Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.
    3. Margaret McDonald Mathieson was born in 1892 in Sale, Victoria, Australia; died on 2 Feb 1906 in Sale, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 3 Feb 1906 in Sale, Victoria, Australia.
    4. Henrietta Jean Mathieson was born in 1895 in Sale, Victoria, Australia; and died.
    5. Hilda Jessie Mathieson was born in 1896 in Sale, Victoria, Australia; died in 1983 in Pascoe Vale, Victoria, Australia.
    6. Eric Neil Mathieson was born on 8 Aug 1897 in Sale, Victoria, Australia; died on 16 Mar 1898 in Sale, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 17 Mar 1898 in Sale, Victoria, Australia.
    7. 1. Laura Irene Mathieson was born in 1899 in Sale, Victoria, Australia; died on 30 Jun 1989; was buried in Dandenong, Victoria, Australia.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Conley Mathieson was born on 1 Mar 1821 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of Archibald Mathieson and Margaret Conley); died on 23 Mar 1891 in Princetown, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 25 Mar 1891 in Port Campbell Cemetery, Victoria, Australia.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: McMath
    • Emigration: 27 Oct 1839, Port Phillip, New South Wales, Australia; Onboard David Clark

    Notes:

    born Soccach



    Emigration:
    The ship David Clark left Greenock for Melbourne on 15 June 1839 having 229 Government emigrants on board. The vessel put into Rio De Janeiro on August 15th, and took in fresh water and provisions. After remaining about 10 days she resumed her voyage and arrived at Port Phillip Bay on October 27th.

    Archibald Matheson Farmer 50 (family 18a) Argyle Residing in Lodgings Melbourne
    Archibald Junr Matheson son of Archibald 14 (family 18b) employed by Mr Elliot in the country 1 pound month, with
    Peter Matheson son of Archibald 12 (family 18c) employed by John McDonald Melbourne 1 pound month, with Neil Matheson 25 (single man 23) Clerk Argyle employed by Mr McNall Melbourne 100 pounds year, with provisions John Matheson 18 (single man 24) Waiter Argyle employed by G Smith Melbourne 3 pounds month, with


    Buried:

    John married Catherine McMillan on 1 Nov 1846 in Dandenong, Victoria, Australia. Catherine was born about 1822; died on 30 Aug 1887 in Port Campbell, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Sep 1887 in Port Campbell Cemetery, Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Catherine McMillan was born about 1822; died on 30 Aug 1887 in Port Campbell, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Sep 1887 in Port Campbell Cemetery, Victoria, Australia.
    Children:
    1. 2. Archibald Mathieson was born in 1849 in Portland, Victoria, Australia; died on 14 Aug 1938 in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 16 Aug 1938 in Sale, Victoria, Australia.
    2. John Mathieson was born in 1850 in Victoria, Australia; died in Sep 1882 in Victoria, Australia; was buried on 21 Sep 1882 in Port Campbell Cemetery, Victoria, Australia.
    3. Margaret Mathieson was born in 1852 in Victoria, Australia; died on 30 Jun 1934 in Sale, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 2 Jul 1934 in Sale, Victoria, Australia.
    4. Catherine Isabella Mathieson was born in 1854 in Victoria, Australia; died on 9 Jul 1944 in Sale, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 10 Jul 1944 in Sale, Victoria, Australia.
    5. Jean Mathieson was born on 8 Oct 1854 in Merri River, Victoria, Australia; died in 1856 in Victoria, Australia.
    6. Neil Alexander Mathieson was born in 1856 in Victoria, Australia; died in May 1927 in Victoria, Australia; was buried on 10 May 1927 in Port Campbell Cemetery, Victoria, Australia.
    7. Jane Mathieson was born in 1857 in Victoria, Australia; died in 1948 in Canterbury, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 3 Dec 1948 in Beulah Cemetery, Victoria, Australia.
    8. Flora Mathieson was born in 1861 in Victoria, Australia; died on 10 Apr 1951 in Sale, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 13 Apr 1951 in Sale, Victoria, Australia.

  3. 6.  John Boyd McDonald

    John married Flora McMillan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Flora McMillan (daughter of John McMillan).
    Children:
    1. Annie Isabella McDonald was born in 1856; died on 3 Sep 1889 in Sale, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 5 Sep 1889 in Sale, Victoria, Australia.
    2. 3. Margaret McDonald was born in 1859 in Kyneton, Victoria, Australia; died on 4 Oct 1941 in Sale, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 6 Oct 1941 in Sale, Victoria, Australia.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Archibald Mathieson was born on 6 Apr 1778 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of Archibald Mathieson and Jean Montgomery); died on 11 Jun 1845 in Darebin Creek, Victoria, Australia; was buried in Jun 1845 in Old Melbourne Cemetery, Victoria, Australia.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: Mac Math, McMath
    • Emigration: 27 Oct 1839, Port Phillip, New South Wales, Australia; onboard the David Clark

    Notes:

    born Inencocallich

    1792 census Duke of Argyll
    Lochoradill, Parish of Killchivan
    55 Archibald McMath
    47 Jean Montgomery
    19 Angus McMath
    17 Flory McMath
    15 Peter McMath
    13 Archibald McMath


    Emigration:
    The ship David Clark left Greenock for Melbourne on 15 June 1839 having 229 Government emigrants on board. The vessel put into Rio De Janeiro on August 15th, and took in fresh water and provisions. After remaining about 10 days she resumed her voyage and arrived at Port Phillip Bay on October 27th.

    Archibald Matheson Farmer 50 (family 18a) Argyle Residing in Lodgings Melbourne
    Archibald Junr Matheson son of Archibald 14 (family 18b) employed by Mr Elliot in the country 1 pound month, with
    Peter Matheson son of Archibald 12 (family 18c) employed by John McDonald Melbourne 1 pound month, with Neil Matheson 25 (single man 23) Clerk Argyle employed by Mr McNall Melbourne 100 pounds year, with provisions John Matheson 18 (single man 24) Waiter Argyle employed by G Smith Melbourne 3 pounds month, with


    Died:
    http://vic1847.comlu.com/m/m12.html#at
    Archibald Mathieson died 1845 Male aged 67 at Darebin Ck

    Archibald married Margaret Conley on 21 Mar 1812 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Margaret (daughter of Neil Conley and Catherine McIlreavy) was born on 19 Jan 1785 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Margaret Conley was born on 19 Jan 1785 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Neil Conley and Catherine McIlreavy); and died.

    Notes:

    1792 census Duke of Argyll in Kintyre
    Cantoig (Kilblaan Parish)
    Neil Conallie 36
    Catherine McIlreavy 42
    Peggy Conallie 6
    Donald Conallie 72

    Notes:

    Married:
    Archibald McMath of Gartincorrach with Margaret Conley of Cantaig

    Children:
    1. Neil Mathieson was born on 2 Sep 1813 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 19 Oct 1842 in Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 22 Oct 1842 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
    2. Jane Mathieson was born on 23 Nov 1815 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    3. Katherine Mathieson was born on 6 Aug 1817 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    4. Margaret Mathieson was born on 1 Dec 1819 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 5 Dec 1819 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    5. 4. John Conley Mathieson was born on 1 Mar 1821 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 23 Mar 1891 in Princetown, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 25 Mar 1891 in Port Campbell Cemetery, Victoria, Australia.
    6. Archibald Mathieson was born on 12 Jun 1823 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died before 1825 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    7. Archibald Mathieson was born on 24 Mar 1825 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 26 Oct 1883 in Horsham, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 29 Oct 1883 in Warrnambool Lawn Cemetery, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.
    8. Peter Mathieson was born on 15 May 1827 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 25 Feb 1892 in Nirranda, Victoria, Australia; was buried on 26 Feb 1892 in Warrnambool Lawn Cemetery, Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia.

  3. 14.  John McMillan
    Children:
    1. 7. Flora McMillan