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Matilda GATEHOUSE (1854 - 1931)
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George MCMAHON (1881 - 1943)
Rachel Matilda MCMAHON (1890 - 1958)
Matilda GATEHOUSE (1854 - 1931)

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James MCMAHON (1848 - 1904)




























Matilda GATEHOUSE James MCMAHON

Matilda GATEHOUSE Matilda GATEHOUSE
Matilda GATEHOUSE James MCMAHON Matilda GATEHOUSE Matilda GATEHOUSE
b. 10 Dec 1854 at Hampshire, England
m. 06 May 1878 James MCMAHON (1848 - 1904)
d. 26 Jun 1931 at Dalgety, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia aged 76
Near Relatives of Matilda GATEHOUSE (1854 - 1931)
Relationship Person Born Birth Place Died Death Place Age
Father in Law James MCMAHON 1812 Co Clare, Ireland 18 Sep 1868 Dalgety, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 56
Mother in Law Mary DANNAHER 1815 Co Clare, Ireland 13 Jan 1889 Dalgety, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 74

Self Matilda GATEHOUSE 10 Dec 1854 Hampshire, England 26 Jun 1931 Dalgety, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 76

Husband James MCMAHON 1848 Cooma, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 09 Dec 1904 Dalgety, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 56

Son George MCMAHON 13 Apr 1881 Dalgety, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 05 Jul 1943 Beloka, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 62
Daughter Rachel Matilda MCMAHON abt 1890 14 Apr 1958 Beloka, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 68

Daughter in Law Isabella May THOMPSON 1883 Cooma, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 27 Sep 1955 Beloka, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 72

Niece Catherine Fox LYNCH 18 Sep 1861 Coolamatong, Monaro, New South Wales 30 Oct 1892 Dalgety, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 31
Nephew John Andrew LYNCH 16 Oct 1862 Dalgety, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 30 Oct 1924 Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia 62
Niece Mary LYNCH 03 Aug 1864 Coolamatong, Monaro, New South Wales 29 Mar 1893 Berridale, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 28
Niece Annie LYNCH 13 Jun 1878 Dalgety, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 21 Oct 1949 Nimmitabel, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 71
Nephew William POWER 22 Feb 1873 Beloka, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 02 May 1943 Moonbah, Jindabyne, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 70
Nephew Richard William POWER 17 Oct 1874 Beloka, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 05 May 1946 Moonbah, Jindabyne, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 71
Nephew James POWER 22 Jan 1877 Beloka, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 08 Nov 1953 Moonbah, Jindabyne, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 76
Nephew Matthew POWER 1879 Beloka, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 07 Apr 1940 Beloka, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 61
Niece Mary POWER 11 Sep 1880 Beloka, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 12 Mar 1960 Moonbah, Jindabyne, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 79
Nephew Thomas Patrick POWER 22 Feb 1883 Beloka, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 25 May 1962 Beloka, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 79
Niece Catherine POWER 1886 Beloka, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia
Nephew John POWER 1890 Beloka, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 17 Oct 1909 Beloka, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 19
Niece Josephine Margaret MCMAHON 29 Mar 1894 Cooma, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 08 Nov 1977 Moonbah, Jindabyne, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 83

Sister in Law Catherine MCMAHON 26 Nov 1840 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 24 Mar 1908 Dalgety, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 67
Sister in Law Margaret MCMAHON 16 Jan 1843 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 08 Jun 1884 Cooma, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 41
Sister in Law Mary MCMAHON 1846 Cooma, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 28 Dec 1898 Beloka, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 52
Brother in Law Andrew MCMAHON 1850 Nimmitabel, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 18 Jan 1920 Berridale, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 70
Brother in Law John MCMAHON abt 1850 11 May 1932 Latrobe, Tasmania, Australia 82
Events in Matilda GATEHOUSE (1854 - 1931)'s life
Date Age Event Place Notes Src
10 Dec 1854 Matilda GATEHOUSE was born Hampshire, England 76
06 May 1878 23 Married James MCMAHON (aged 30) 76
13 Apr 1881 26 Birth of son George MCMAHON Dalgety, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 76
abt 1890 36 Birth of daughter Rachel Matilda MCMAHON 76
09 Dec 1904 49 Death of husband James MCMAHON (aged 56) Dalgety, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 76
26 Jun 1931 76 Matilda GATEHOUSE died Dalgety, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 76
Burial Beloka, Monaro, New South Wales, Australia 76
Personal Notes:
The Cooma Express
Friday 3 July 1931
OBITUARY MRS. JAMES MCMAHON
There passed away on Saturday last, 27 inst. At her home "Bulgundra" Dalgety, Matilda, widow of the late Mr. James McMahon aged 76 years and 6 months.
Mrs. McMahon has always been a most active woman but became ill about six months ago, her strength gradually failing during the last few weeks, and she was confined to her bed with bronchitis during the week before her death.
She was born at Aldershot England, on the 8th December 1854 and was the eldest child of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Gatehouse of Cooma.
When she was still an infant, her parents came to Australia in a sailing ship, arriving in Cooma via Bermagui and the Brown Mountain.
On the 6th May 1878, she was married to Mr. James McMahon, who predeceased her in 1904. They are survived by six sons; James, (Wetherill Park); George, (Jimenbuan); Patrick, (Cunningar); Thomas,( Fairfield) Eugene and John, (Bulgundra); three daughters; Mrs. Alex Gilbert (Dalgety); Mrs. A.H. Thomas (Bateman's Bay); and Rachael (Bulgundra); also 18 grandchildren and two great children. One daughter, Mrs. David Thomas of Dalgety, died two years ago. One step-sister, Miss Phoebe Walters of Fairfield, also survives Mrs. McMahon. A sister-in-law, Mrs. James Gatehouse, passed away at Junee, last Friday and report to her death appears above.
Mrs. McMahon was one of the oldest residents of the Dalgety district, having lived at Bulgundra for 58 years since her marriage, and by reason of her character and her practical charity, she was also one of the most esteemed. She took an active interesting all matters which concerned the district and was an ardent supporter of the R.C. church. In cases of sickness and need, her assistance was always available.
As was to be expected, her funeral on Monday afternoon at Boloko cemetery was very largely attended, many relatives and friends paying their last tribute of respect as her body was laid to rest in the R.C. section there. Rev. Dr. E.J. O'Donnell officiated at the graveside, and Mr. J.F. Allen had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Wreaths were noted from; Sons and Sons-in-law; Daughter and Daughters-in-law; Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren; the McColl family; Mr. And Mrs. H.J. Eccleston; Mr. And Mrs. Wellesmore and family; Mr. and Mrs. L. Schaefer; Via and Norma; Bert, Ron, Amos, and Melva Suthern; H. and V. Lewis; Charlie and Stella; Mr. And Mrs. Pendergast and Mabel; Tom Power; Matt. Mary and family; All at Numbla Vale; Steve, Hannah, and Mary Primmer; Mary, Alex, and family; Jim, Mary, and Dick Thomas; Jim and May Blyton and family; Ellen and Mary Thomas; Harry, Alice, and family.
Person ID I41572 SE NSW Pioneers and Settlers
Source References:
76. Type: Web Page, Abbr: Find a Grave, Title: Find A Grave, Locn: https://www.findagrave.com/
- Reference = https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130017158/matilda-mcmahon (Death)
- Reference = https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130017158/matilda-mcmahon (Birth)
- Reference = https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130017158/matilda-mcmahon (Name, Notes)
- Reference = https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130017158/matilda-mcmahon (Burial)
- Reference = https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/130017158/matilda-mcmahon (Marriage)

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