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Research in Other Countries => Australia => Topic started by: Willison on Sunday 27 January 19 19:27 GMT (UK)
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Hi,
Looking for information on Elizabeth Hislop McCabe, born 1901, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland who emigrated to Australia c. April 1928. (she may have been accompanied by a sister, name unknown at this point).
She (or they) supposedly settled in Sydney and supposedly worked "in service" (as a domestic servant presumably).
Very sparse information I know (supplied by my mother in law who is now 90, the above Elizabeth was her aunt) but can anyone throw any light on this Elizabeth Hislop McCabe who arrived in Australia aged about 27 in 1928, or possibly a subsequent spouse, and descendants?
Thank you in advance for any assistance,
Willison :)
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Hi an Elizabeth 26 and Grace 21 McCabe occ Domestic address in UK 9, Deans, By Bathgate, West Lothian departed London for Sydney on Vessel Ballarat 17th April 1928.
Keyboard86
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Wow, that was fast Keyboard86. Thank you so much for that.
This is definitely the correct people as I have just established after submitting my post that the sister was Grace from within previous notes I had made.
That's a great start. Presumably you have access to ships' manifests. Any sign of any other records showing if the girls' married and had families. If not, can you suggest any sources to contact,
thank you once again.
Willison :)
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What were the parents’ names?
Jamjar
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Marriage NSW:
9052/1947 FRASER Charles Albert to MCCABE Elizabeth Hislop S D at REDFERN
Jamjar
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Death NSW:
59265/1971 FRASER Elizabeth Hislop S D AGED 70 YRS DIED CAMPERDOWN NEWTOWN
Jamjar
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Did Grace have a middle name?
Jamjar
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Death notice:
FRASER Elizabeth Hislop Slimmon Drysdale Death notice 24-8-1971 Death 70 late of Enmore Sydney Morning Herald 26-8-1971
First page: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=lL5f5cZgq8MC&dat=19710827&printsec=frontpage&hl=en
Mentions son.
Jamjar
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Hi jamjar,
First off, thank you very much for the replies complete with information on marriage and death. In response to your questions :
Grace McCabe's middle name was Drysdale.
Elizabeth and Grace's parents were : Joseph McCabe, born 14 Nov 1867, Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland and Isabella Drysdale, born 15 Mar 1873, Glasgow, Scotland.
Thank you once again.
Willison :)
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Marriage:
10727/1950 CHILTON William James to MCCABE Grace Drysdale at MOSMAN
Jamjar
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S D at REDFERN
Incidentally, what does S D at Redfern mean?
Thank you
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A possible burial at Rookwood Cemetery:
Grace CHILTON 83 15-6-1989 3-7-1989 Zone F Independent Lawn C 686
The death, which could possibly show parents to confirm it’s the correct burial, won’t be online until June this year.
Jamjar
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S D at REDFERN
Incidentally, what does S D at Redfern mean?
Thank you
Her other middle names:
Slimmon Drysdale
Jamjar
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S D at REDFERN
Incidentally, what does S D at Redfern mean?
Thank you
Her other middle names:
Slimmon Drysdale
Jamjar
Oops, feel stupid now. 8)
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This may be Elizabeth at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park:
Elizabeth Fraser 24/08/1971 13/09/1971 Ashes Round Rose Gardens, Garden B1, Position 0
Jamjar
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https://www.records.nsw.gov.au/item/1556314
Divorce papers Elizabeth Hislop Slimmon Drysdale Fraser - Charles Albert Fraser [Incorporates 3336/1945] #2817/1954
Adding: You could post a request for a lookup, as divorce files usually includes marriage certificate, children etc. https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=703011.0
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Sydney Morning Herald 01July1989 pg140
CHILTON, Grace. - June 15, 1989 (suddenly), at home, late of Yagoona. Aged 83 years. Sadly missed by all.
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Hi Keyboard86, Jamjar and cupoflife,
Thank you all for the information you have supplied above. My wife is going to relay all to her mother, who is the niece of Elizabeth and Grace McCabe. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Incidentally, "some relatives from Australia" presumably Grace, or descendants of hers, or of her sister Elizabeth's reportedly came to Scotland "in the 80s" to look up family and/or friends. I will now attempt some detective work to find out if there are any living descendants of the ladies.
Best regards
Willison :)
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https://www.records.nsw.gov.au/item/1556314
Divorce papers Elizabeth Hislop Slimmon Drysdale Fraser - Charles Albert Fraser [Incorporates 3336/1945] #2817/1954
Adding: You could post a request for a lookup, as divorce files usually includes marriage certificate, children etc. https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=703011.0
Hi Willison,
I am happy to photograph this for you next time I am there
Ros
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https://www.records.nsw.gov.au/item/1556314
Divorce papers Elizabeth Hislop Slimmon Drysdale Fraser - Charles Albert Fraser [Incorporates 3336/1945] #2817/1954
Adding: You could post a request for a lookup, as divorce files usually includes marriage certificate, children etc. https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=703011.0
Hi Willison,
I am happy to photograph this for you next time I am there
Ros
Hi Ros, that would be great.
Thank you for the kind offer.
Willison :)