Esther Jane Smith

Female 1867 - 1928  (61 years)


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  • Name Esther Jane Smith 
    Born 10 Feb 1867  Tingalpa, Brisbane, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Electoral Roll 1903  Wide Bay, Maleny Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Henry Oliver Rees, Rees' farm, fruitgrower
    Esther Jane Rees, Rees' Farm, domestic duties 
    Electoral Roll 1905  Wide Bay, Maleny Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Henry Oliver Rees, Rees' farm, fruitgrower
    Esther Jane Rees, Rees' Farm, domestic duties 
    Died 2 Jun 1928  "Caerleon" farm, Reesville via Maleny, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 5 Jun 1928  Bulimba Cemetery, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • MALENY RESIDENT'S DEATH.
      MALENY, June 10.
      The death of Mrs. Esther Jane Rees occurred at her residence, Reesville, Maleny, on June 2, at the age of 61 years. The late Mrs. Rees was born at Hemmant, Brisbane, In 1867, and in 1888 was married to Mr. H. O. Rees. Her husband predeceased her five years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Rees came to Maleny in 1897 and engaged successfully in dairying. The late Mrs. Rees was of a kind and gentle personality, and greatly endeared herself to all who came in contact with her. The funeral took place on Tuesday morning to the Bulimba Cemetery. The deceased leaves one daughter, Mrs. A. J. Cranney, and three sons, Henry Oliver, Edgar J., and Lennard H., all, of whom reside at Maleny.

      Transcribed from 'The Brisbane Courier' Monday 11th June 1928
    Person ID I151  Maleny Pioneers & Neighbouring Districts | thornecranney
    Last Modified 11 Jan 2011 

    Father William Smith,   b. circa 1825, Hertfordshire, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Sep 1900, Latrobe St, East Brisbane, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 75 years) 
    Mother Mary Elizabeth Mansfield,   b. 23 Oct 1828, Hertfordshire, England, UK Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Mar 1897, Heidelberg St, East Brisbane, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Family ID F1586  Group Sheet

    Family Henry Oliver Rees,   b. 4 May 1862, Pantyreos, Lower Llanvrechva, Monmouthshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Sep 1923, "Caerleon", Reesville via Maleny, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years) 
    Married 6 Feb 1888  Baptist Chapel, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Henry Oliver Rees,   b. 1889, Brisbane, Qld Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    +2. Elizabeth Ada Rees,   b. 1 Feb 1890, 90 Buzacott Estate, Graceville, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Nov 1966, old Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Maleny, Queensland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)
     3. Edgar John Rees,   b. 1893, Qld Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Herbert Leonard Rees,   b. 1895, Brisbane, Qld Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 11 Jan 2011 
    Family ID F39  Group Sheet

  • Photos
    'Caerleon' Reesville 1915
    'Caerleon' Reesville 1915
    Obituary, Esther Jane Rees, (nee Smith) 1928
    Obituary, Esther Jane Rees, (nee Smith) 1928

  • Sources 
    1. [S36] Electoral Roll, Maleny, 1903.

    2. [S12] Electoral Roll, Maleny, 1905.


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