Martha Everingham (1846–1926)
The death on Tuesday of Mrs. Martha Everingham, of Tizzana-road, Sackville, removed one of the original Hawkesbury aboriginals from our midst. Deceased, who was married according to the Aboriginal Rule, had reached the age of 80 years, her husband predeceasing her some 11 years ago. She had lived in this district all her life, and reared a large family comprising Alfred James, Viney, Oliver Garnet, Charles (the well-known Sackville cricketer), Carrington, Rachael, Arthur, and Sydney. The funeral took place on Wednesday, the remains being laid to rest in the Sackville Church of England cemetery. Rev. Stanley Howard, M.A., officiated at the graveside, and Mr. Chandler was the undertaker.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- an appeal is launched to erect a memorial for her, Evening News (Sydney), 8 November 1926, p 3
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Everingham, Martha
- Everingham, Ephraim (husband)
- Onus, William Townsend (son)
- Saunders, Mildred (mother-in-law)
- Everingham, John (father-in-law)
- Onus, William Townsend (grandson)
Citation details
'Everingham, Martha (1846–1926)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/everingham-martha-24916/text33465, accessed 30 April 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Hobbs, Martha
- Hibbs, Martha
- Higgs, Martha
- Madha
Birth
1846
Hawkesbury,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
18 October,
1926
(aged ~ 80)
Sackville,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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