Mary Ann Wych (1850–1942)
A link with the early history of Liverpool was severed on Sunday last, when Mrs. Mary Ann Wych. relict of the late Mr. Augustus Wych, sen., passed away at the home of her daughter, Miss Winifred, of Lilyfield. Mrs. Wych had reached the great age of 92 years, and died on her birthday.
All surviving members of the family gathered at the home for the birthday occasion, and were present when death claimed her.
Mrs. Wych had been ill for a little over a week. Up to that time she was still able to move about.
The deceased lady was born at Croydon, and came to Liverpool, with her husband, about sixty years ago. Mr. Wych opened a wheelwright's shop there, remaining at Liverpool for about twenty years.
The surviving members of the family are: Peter (Moorebank), Mrs. Bratchel (Liverpool), Mrs. McNulty (Guildford), and Miss Winifred (Lilyfield).
The children who predeceased their mother were: Mr. Gus Wych. jun., Mrs. P. Murray, Miss Charlotte, and Mr. Roger Wych.
The interment took place at Rookwood R.C. Cemetery on Monday last.
Original publication
Additional Resources
- marriage notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 29 September 1869, p 1
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Wych, Augustus Joseph (son)
Citation details
'Wych, Mary Ann (1850–1942)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/wych-mary-ann-14598/text25727, accessed 10 September 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
5 July,
1850
Croydon, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
5 July,
1942
(aged 92)
Lilyfield, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
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