[Index]
Elizabeth M CASSIDY (1859 - 1923)
Nurse
Children Self + Spouses Parents Grandparents Greatgrandparents
Frederick James DOWNING (1880 - 1949)
Margaret Ann DOWNING (1880 - 1961)
Mary Ann DOWNING (1882 - 1957)
Robert William DOWNING (1884 - 1947)
Adelaide Kate DOWNING (1888 - 1896)
Edith May DOWNING (1890 - 1923)
John DOWNING (1892 - 1892)
Matthew Sylvester DOWNING (1893 - 1955)
Elizabeth DOWNING (1895 - )
Arthur DOWNING (1898 - 1898)
Michael Joseph "Dixie" DOWNING (1901 - 1939)
 Elizabeth M CASSIDY (1859 - 1923)

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Michael Joseph DOWNING (1854 - 1939)
 William CASSIDY (1819 - 1879)











Bridget SHEEHAN (1837 - 1906) John SHEEHAN (1800 - 1858)



Ann TOOMEY (1814 - 1906)



Elizabeth M CASSIDY Michael Joseph DOWNING
Elizabeth M CASSIDY Elizabeth M CASSIDY
Elizabeth M CASSIDY Michael Joseph DOWNING Elizabeth M CASSIDY Elizabeth M CASSIDY
Pic S1. Gravesite Details Obituary in October and states he died several days prior, so unsure if he passed in August or October 1939.

b. 01 May 1859 at Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia
m. 1878 Michael Joseph DOWNING (1854 - 1939) at Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
d. abt 17 Feb 1923 at Tumut, New South Wales, Australia aged 63
Near Relatives of Elizabeth M CASSIDY (1859 - 1923)
Relationship Person Born Birth Place Died Death Place Age
Grandfather John SHEEHAN abt 1800 29 Nov 1858 Jugiong, New South Wales, Australia 58
Grandmother Ann TOOMEY 1814 27 Dec 1906 Jugiong, New South Wales, Australia 92

Father in Law Robert DOWNING 1810 Co Kerry, Ireland 13 Oct 1891 Gadara, New South Wales, Australia 81
Mother in Law Margaret QUILTY abt 1827 Co Limerick, Ireland 23 Jul 1905 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 78

Father William CASSIDY 1819 1879 60
Mother Bridget SHEEHAN 1837 26 Dec 1906 Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia 69

Self Elizabeth M CASSIDY 01 May 1859 Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia abt 17 Feb 1923 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 63

Husband Michael Joseph DOWNING 25 Apr 1854 Gilmore, New South Wales, Australia 22 Aug 1939 Gilmore, New South Wales, Australia 85

Son Frederick James DOWNING abt 1880 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1949 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 69
Daughter Margaret Ann DOWNING abt 1880 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1961 81
Daughter Mary Ann DOWNING 1882 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1957 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 75
Son Robert William DOWNING 1884 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 17 Sep 1947 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 63
Daughter Adelaide Kate DOWNING 1888 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1896 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 8
Daughter Edith May DOWNING 1890 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 22 Aug 1923 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 33
Son John DOWNING 1892 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1892 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 0
Son Matthew Sylvester DOWNING 1893 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1955 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 62
Daughter Elizabeth DOWNING 1895 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
Son Arthur DOWNING 1898 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1898 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 0
Son Michael Joseph "Dixie" DOWNING 1901 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 28 Jan 1939 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 38

Son in Law James Ernest EMERY 1868 1952 84
Son in Law William S MCGUIGAN
Son in Law Ernest L WELSH

Granddaughter Phillis May EMERY 1904 Maitland, New South Wales, Australia 1987 Palm Beach, Queensland, Australia 83

Uncle Dennis SHEEHAN abt 1836 New South Wales, Australia 19 Mar 1904 Jugiong, New South Wales, Australia 68
Aunt Ann Bridget Margaret LUFF 1840 1929 Jugiong, New South Wales, Australia 89
Uncle John SHEEHAN 15 Aug 1841 08 Aug 1909 Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia 67
Aunt Eliza Mary LUFF abt 1843 New South Wales, Australia 1923 Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia 80
Aunt Johannah SHEEHAN 11 May 1843 01 Jun 1887 Darbalara, New South Wales, Australia 44
Uncle Alfred Frederick FROST 01 May 1836 Cambridgeshire, England 29 Aug 1919 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 83

Cousin William SHEEHAN 1862 New South Wales, Australia aft 1954 New South Wales, Australia 92
Cousin Annie SHEEHAN 19 Feb 1868 Jugiong, New South Wales, Australia 19 Jun 1932 St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia 64
Cousin Clotilda Mary SHEEHAN 1880 Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia
Cousin John SHEEHAN 1881 Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia 1964 Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia 83
Cousin William Joseph SHEEHAN 1883 Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia 1934 Auburn, New South Wales, Australia 51
Cousin Florence SHEEHAN 1885 Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia
Cousin Harriet Ann FROST 1874 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
Cousin George Herbert FROST 1876 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 21 Jul 1951 Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia 75
Cousin Elizabeth FROST 26 Apr 1878 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 11 Jul 1953 Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia 75

Niece Margaret Rebecca DOWNING 1868 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1955 87
Niece Mary A E DOWNING 1870 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
Niece Sarah Blanche DOWNING 1871 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1934 63
Nephew Robert DOWNING 1872 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1935 Petersham, New South Wales, Australia 63
Niece Ellen May DOWNING 1875 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 05 Feb 1943 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 68
Nephew Thomas E DOWNING 1876 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1935 Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia 59
Niece Kathleen Beatrice DOWNING 1878 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1941 63
Nephew Frederick Philip DOWNING 1879 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1951 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 72
Nephew John DOWNING 1881 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1881 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 0
Niece Josephine Maud DOWNING 1882 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 30 Jan 1901 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 19
Niece Anne DOWNING 1883 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1883 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 0
Niece Florence Alice DOWNING 1886 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1956 70
Niece Mona Rebecca DOWNING 1888 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1975 87
Nephew John Gelling DOWNING 1889 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1940 Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia 51
Niece Mary E DOWNING 1889
Nephew Albert E SHEAHAN 1877 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1878 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1
Niece Katherine Aloysius SHEAHAN 1878 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1947 69
Niece Mary Clare SHEAHAN 31 Dec 1878 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 05 Feb 1970 Jugiong, New South Wales, Australia 91
Nephew Robert Downing SHEAHAN 1883 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1951 68
Nephew John Phillip SHEAHAN 1885 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1959 74
Nephew Jeremiah SHEAHAN 1887 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1887 0
Nephew James Daniel SHEAHAN 1889 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1970 81
Niece Margaret Jean SHEAHAN 1891 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1981 90
Niece Bridget Lillian SHEAHAN 1893 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1952 59
Niece Ellen Angela "Nell" SHEAHAN 03 Sep 1895 Jugiong, New South Wales, Australia 1980 85
Nephew William Francis Patrick SHEAHAN 03 Sep 1895 Jugiong, New South Wales, Australia 1975 80
Niece Dorothy Lillian DOWNING 1896 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1982 86
Nephew Robert Matthew Sylvester DOWNING 1897 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1898 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1
Nephew Allan John DOWNING 1898 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 30 Jan 1951 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 53
Niece Margaret Elizabeth DOWNING 1900 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
Niece Maud DOWNING 1902 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1919 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 17
Nephew Matthew Sylvester DOWNING 1903 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 21 Aug 1969 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 66
Niece Josephine Frances DOWNING 1906 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 29 Aug 1957 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 51
Niece Gertrude May DOWNING 07 Apr 1908 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 16 Sep 1990 82
Nephew Patrick Joseph DOWNING 1910 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1985 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 75
Nephew Robert Patrick DOWNING 1913 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1971 58

Brother in Law Bartholomew Robert DOWNING 25 Dec 1844 Gilmore, New South Wales, Australia 27 Aug 1893 Gilmore, New South Wales, Australia 48
Brother in Law Thomas Joseph DOWNING 1846 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 17 Aug 1915 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 69
Brother in Law John A DOWNING 1848 New South Wales, Australia 07 Jun 1922 Temora, New South Wales, Australia 74
Sister in Law Anne DOWNING abt Jan 1851 Gilmore, New South Wales, Australia 11 Jun 1856 Gilmore, New South Wales, Australia 5
Sister in Law Mary Ann DOWNING 03 Nov 1852 Gilmore, New South Wales, Australia 11 Jan 1939 Jugiong, New South Wales, Australia 86
Sister in Law Catherine Cecila DOWNING abt 1857 Gilmore, New South Wales, Australia 13 Jul 1936 79
Sister in Law Margaret Mary DOWNING abt 1858 Gilmore, New South Wales, Australia 05 Nov 1939 Albury, New South Wales, Australia 81
Brother in Law Charles DOWNING abt Aug 1859 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 28 Feb 1861 Gilmore, New South Wales, Australia 1
Sister in Law Johanna May DOWNING 24 Sep 1861 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
Sister in Law Ellen DOWNING 14 Aug 1865 Gilmore, New South Wales, Australia 15 Apr 1951 Bondi, New South Wales, Australia 85
Brother in Law Charles Edward DOWNING 1867 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1950 Adelong, New South Wales, Australia 83
Brother in Law Matthew Sylvester DOWNING 1870 Gilmore, New South Wales, Australia 07 Apr 1936 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 66
Brother in Law Frederick Simon DOWNING 05 Mar 1872 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 12 May 1948 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 76
Events in Elizabeth M CASSIDY (1859 - 1923)'s life
Date Age Event Place Notes Src
01 May 1859 Elizabeth M CASSIDY was born Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia
1878 19 Married Michael Joseph DOWNING (aged 24) Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1879 20 Death of father William CASSIDY (aged 60)
abt 1880 21 Birth of son Frederick James DOWNING Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
abt 1880 21 Birth of daughter Margaret Ann DOWNING Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1882 23 Birth of daughter Mary Ann DOWNING Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1884 25 Birth of son Robert William DOWNING Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1888 29 Birth of daughter Adelaide Kate DOWNING Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1890 31 Birth of daughter Edith May DOWNING Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1892 33 Birth of son John DOWNING Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1892 33 Death of son John DOWNING Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1893 34 Birth of son Matthew Sylvester DOWNING Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1895 36 Birth of daughter Elizabeth DOWNING Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1896 37 Death of daughter Adelaide Kate DOWNING (aged 8) Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1898 39 Birth of son Arthur DOWNING Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1898 39 Death of son Arthur DOWNING Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
1901 42 Birth of son Michael Joseph "Dixie" DOWNING Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
26 Dec 1906 47 Death of mother Bridget SHEEHAN (aged 69) Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia
abt 17 Feb 1923 63 Elizabeth M CASSIDY died Tumut, New South Wales, Australia
Personal Notes:
The Tumut and Adelong Times 23 Mar 1923
OBITUARY
Few, if any people in our district had gained the popularty enjoyed by Mrs. Michael Downing, whose death we referred to in our last issue, having occurred on Monday forenoon, the cause being a heart affection, similar to that which carried off our lamented townsman, the late Mr. G. F. Grill. The illness endured was only of short duration, but during its brief period, anxious enquiries were continuously being made as to the progress of the patient, sincerest hopes being expressed that she would recover. Her kind and persevering, nature as a nurse had won for her great admiration, as she was particularly careful, energetic and selfsacrificing in attending to duties she undertook. Drs. Brown and Clouston devoted great skill and attention to the case, endeavouring to save the life of one whose good services could ill be spared in our small community — one or other was very frequently at the beside at all hour of the day and night. The priest of the R C. Church took great interest in the illness, also the kind Sisters of Mercy, their visits being frequent. But Fate willed that the estimable woman was to pass away, the end ensuing most calmly, as if she were falling off to sleep. The daughters (especially Miss Mary) were most persevering and careful in attention given, and neighbours took turns in watching by the bedside of the ailing one. The family and relatives have the gratification of knowing that all possible efforts were ex- pended in endeavouring to save the much valued life.

The late Mrs. Downing was a native of Nanangroe, Murrumbidgee and a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Cassidy. She was married to Mr. Michael Downing, son (of the late Mr. Robert Downing of Gadara, in 1878, at Tumut, and had a family of 13 children, five of whom predeceased her. Her age, at death was 63 years. She leaves a sorrowing husband and family, the surviving members being Messrs. Frederick, Robert, Matthew, Michael Mrs. J. Emery (Tumut), Mrs McGuigan (Cootamundra), Miss Mary and Nurse Lily. She was in apparently good health until a fortnight before her death, when she was seized with a sudden attack, Dr. Browne being immediately sent for. Deceased was a nurse for many years, being assisted of late by her daughter Miss Lily, after her training in St. Margaret's Hospital, Sydney. At her peaceful death she was surrounded by all members of the family, with the exception of Michael, who is an inmate of the local hospital, suffering from pleurisy. The remains were buried in the old cemetery, beside the late members of her family, the funeral being a lengthy one, including 36 horse vehicle and motor cars. The sad rites at the grave were performed by Rev. Fr. Sharkey, and the funeral arrangements were creditably carried out by Mr. H. W. Baker. The coffin was coveted with beautiful wreaths sent by many kind and sympathising friends. The pall-bearers were Charles and Frederick Downing (sons), and four nephews, Messrs. F. P. Downing, R. Sheahan, Edward Cassidy and G. Sullivan.
Source References:
63. Type: Web Page, Abbr: Trove, Title: Trove National Library of Australia, Locn: http://trove.nla.gov.au/
- Reference = Tumut and Adelong Times 23 Mar 1923 (Name, Notes)
76. Type: Web Page, Abbr: Find a Grave, Title: Find A Grave, Locn: https://www.findagrave.com/
- Reference = https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209489651/elizabeth-downing (Name, Notes)
- Notes: THE LATE MRS. MICHAEL
DOWNING.
The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Downing, wife of Mr. Michael Downing, of Simpson-street, Tumut, removes one of the old identities with the ups and downs of the district, a woman of remarkable character in combating the adversities that bestrew the paths of, unfortunately, all too many. Known as Nurse Downing, one of the kindliest souls that our town can boast, she was universally loved and esteemed, many mothers blessing her sweet disposition in helping to bringinto this world a number of our present generation. Deceased was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Cassidy, and was born at Narrangroe in the year 1860. Forty odd years ago she married Mr. Michael Downing, of the well-known Downing family, whose parents owned considerable property in the Gilmore Valley and onward towards Tumut in the early days. Seventeen or eighteen years ago she became an obstetric nurse, and when the new Act came into force started what has since been known as Nurse Downing's Private Hospital, Simpson-st., where every patient received the greatest consideration and the finest of nursing, her daughter, Lily, under her tuition and after a course in a Sydney hospital, qualifying for the profession. A couple of weeks back she had a bad turn from heart affection and the very worst was feared, but she rallied and hopes were held out that she would get a fresh lease of life, but, alas ! as her medical advisers predicted, the end came only too surely : it was the final flutter presaging her doom. With the exception of one son (Matthew, of Warren), all the family were present during some period of her illness and most were there as the close of her useful and well-spent life, viz : Fred, Margaret (Mrs. Jas. Emery), Mary Ann, Robert, Edith Mary (Mrs. McGuigan, Cootamundra), Matthew (Warren), Elizabeth (Nurse Lily) and Michael (still in the Tumut Hospital). Two sons and two daughters predeceased her. The funeral took place on Tuesday last, the remains being interred in the Roman Catholic portion of the old cemetery, Rev. Fr. Sharkey (though ill himself, came from Cootamundra to officiate), performing the last sad rites at the graveside. The pall-bearers were two brothers-in-law (Messrs Charles and Fred. S. Downing) and four nephews (Messrs E. Cassidy, Gus. Sullivan, Robt. Sheahan and Fred P. Downing). A very large number of wreaths bedecked the coffin, and the cortege was a lengthy one.

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post (NSW : 1900 - 1925) Friday 23 March 1923
77. Type: Book, Abbr: Tumut Pioneer Cemetery, Title: Tumut Pioneer Cemetery, Auth: Gay Stuckey and Pam Archer, Publ: Tumut Family History Group, Date: 1989
- Reference = page 19 # 51 (Name, Notes)
- Notes: DOWNING Elizabeth, died 19 Mar 1923 aged 63 years
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