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Mary Gorey

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1846BornHeidelberg, Vic
1867MarriedHeidelberg, Victoria
1914DiedMalmsbury, Vic

Articles

  • Mary Gorey: A tale of strength and devotion

    Mary Gorey was born on 5 March 1846 at Heidelberg, fourth child and third daughter of James and Elizabeth Gorey, who arrived in Victoria from Ireland in 1841.

  • Mary Olive (Gorey)

Notes

Mary Olive lived on the Malmsbury Road for 45 years: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/129618907

Parents

  • James Gorey
  • Elizabeth Hanly

Siblings

  • Michael Gorey
  • Bridget Gorey
  • Margaret Gorey
  • Daniel Gorey
  • Edward Gorey
  • James Gorey
  • John Gorey
  • William Gorey

Spouse

  • John Olive

Children with John Olive

  • Thomas Patrick Olive
  • John Gilbert Olive
  • James William Olive
  • Elizabeth Frances Olive
  • Frederick Charles Olive
  • Margaret Grace Olive
  • Arthur Wellesley Olive
  • Ernest Olive
  • Charles Edward Olive
  • Hugh Leonard Olive

Places

  • Born 5 March 1846 — Heidelberg, Vic
  • Married John Olive 10 Aug 1867 — Heidelberg, Victoria
  • Died 14 June 1914 — Malmsbury, Vic
  • Buried — Kyneton, Vic
  • Lived — Malmsbury, Vic

From the Trove

  • Kyneton Observer14 November 1865
    Call to support illegitimate child

    The adjourned case of Mary Gorey against Patrick Donovan for maintenance of an illegitimate child was called on.

  • Kyneton Observer7 November 1865
    Mary Gorey v Patrick Donovan

    Mary Gorey sued Patrick Donovan to support her illegitimate child, stating that he was the father.

  • Kyneton Guardian30 June 1914
    Mary Gorey obituary

    Mary Olive (nee Gorey) resided on the Malmsbury road for 45 years. Her husband John predeceased her, leaving a family of 10 children.

Source: Trove, National Library of Australia.

Photos & Clippings

Mary Gorey letterJames and Elizabeth Gorey and Mary Olive headstoneMary Olive obituary
James and Elizabeth Gorey and Mary Olive headstone

Quick Facts

TreeGorey
Born5 March 1846
BirthplaceHeidelberg, Vic
Died14 June 1914
Death placeMalmsbury, Vic
Burial placeKyneton, Vic
PlotK14-3
Married10 Aug 1867
Marriage placeHeidelberg, Victoria
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Photos & Clippings

Mary Gorey letterJames and Elizabeth Gorey and Mary Olive headstoneMary Olive obituary

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