Eliza Kelly (1808–1835)
from Australian
As Mrs. [Eliza] Kelly, wife of Mr. Hugh Kelly, of the Bird-in-hand, half-way public house, between Parramatta and Windsor, was on Saturday evening last, racking off some spirits into a bucket, a spark from the candle she held, set the spirit on fire, which catching the clothes of the unfortunate woman, burned her, so that she only survived the accident 41 hours, during which time, she endured the most excruciating agony. Mr. Kelly, is thus a widower for the third time; with a large young family bereaved of a mother's care.
Original publication
Other Obituaries for Eliza Kelly
- Sydney Gazette, 12 February 1831, p 2
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Kelly, Hugh (partner)
Citation details
'Kelly, Eliza (1808–1835)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/kelly-eliza-30875/text38235, accessed 2 December 2023.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Purcell, Eliza
Birth
1808
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
7 February,
1835
(aged ~ 27)
Windsor,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
Cultural Heritage
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