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Lady Martha Margaret Simpson (1843–1933)

Lady Martha Margaret Simpson, widow of Sir George Bowen Simpson, a former Judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales, and one time acting Chief Judge, died at her residence, Cloncorick, 32 Darling Point-road, Darling Point, at 7 o'clock yesterday morning in her 90th year. Lady Simpson had been confined to her home owing to illness for almost seven years. She is survived by a grandson, Mr Julian Simpson, who was a candidate for the East Sydney Federal seat a few years ago, and a granddaughter, both of whom are in England. Miss Helen Simpson, the novelist, is a niece. Another grandson, a brother of Mr. Julian Simpson, was killed at the war.

Sir George Bowen Simpson died in 1914. Lady Simpson was a daughter of the late Mr. Enoch Cobcroft, of Cumberland Hall, East Maitland. For 45 years she lived in Darling Point-road, and took a keen interest in the work of St. Mark's Church. She was a capable linguist, and spoke French and German fluently.

A service will be held in St. Mark's Church of England, Darling Point, at 10.45 a.m. today, after which the funeral will leave for Rookwood Crematorium.

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'Simpson, Lady Martha Margaret (1843–1933)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/simpson-lady-martha-margaret-26892/text34426, accessed 26 December 2024.

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Alternative Names
  • Cobcroft, Martha Margaret
Birth

11 August, 1843
Wollombi, New South Wales, Australia

Death

25 July, 1933 (aged 89)
Darling Point, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Religious Influence

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