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Ellen Sheridan (1855–1936)

Ellen Sheridan, with her granddaughter, c1915

Ellen Sheridan, with her granddaughter, c1915

photo supplied by Deborah Thorn

Mrs Ellen Sheridan, relict of the late Thomas Sheridan, passed away at her residence, Rylstone, on Wednesday morning, November 4th, aged 82 years. Deceased was formerly a Miss Dewey, and married Mr Thomas Sheridan, a widower with three children, residing at "Eastwood", a holding between Lue and Rylstone (now occupied by Mr Tom Sheridan, son) for many years, and after her husband retired from grazing, the pair came into town to live. To the union, two sons and four daughters were born. The remains were interred in the RC portion of the local cemetery, after a service in the Church on Thursday afternoon, many relatives and friends of the family being in attendance.

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'Sheridan, Ellen (1855–1936)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/sheridan-ellen-13751/text24562, accessed 20 April 2024.

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Ellen Sheridan, with her granddaughter, c1915

Ellen Sheridan, with her granddaughter, c1915

photo supplied by Deborah Thorn

Life Summary [details]

Alternative Names
  • Dewey, Ellen
Birth

1855
Narrango, New South Wales, Australia

Death

4 November, 1936 (aged ~ 81)
Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

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