SHEPPEARD, Martha Jane Arobus

Birth Name SHEPPEARD, Martha Jane Arobus
Gramps ID I0178
Gender female
Age at Death 73 years, 9 months, 26 days

Narrative

WEDDING IN LITHGOW,
 At St. Paul's Church of England, on Wednesday afternoon, a somewhat quiet, though nice, wedding was celebrated. The contracting parties were Mr. Charles Louis Stafford (only son of Mr. Geo. Stafford, Oakey Park) and Miss Martha Jane Arobus Sheppeard (fourth daughter of Mr. William Sheppeard, Inch-street).

A representative of the press was present by invitation, and there was a good number of friends and relatives in attendance to witness the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. T. L. Bosworth, of St. Stephen's, Newtown. Mr. Sheppeard gave his daughter away, and Mr. T. Cavanagh stood as "best man." The bridesmaids were Miss Victoria Sheppeard (sister of the bride) and Miss Louie Stafford (sister of the bridegroom). The bride was prettily attired in a neatly-fitting dress of white silk, trimmed with white chiffon and lace to match, cream insertion and baby-ribbon ; in addition she wore a beautiful bridal veil and wreath of orange blossoms, looking charming as left the altar on the arm of her husband. The bridesmaids' touress consisted of hailstone muslin dresses, with lace and white silk ribbon trimmings. They also wore gold bell brooches (the gift of the bridegroom) and leghorn hats trimmed with chiffon, silk, and flowers. Leaving the church, the wedding party proceeded to the residence of the bride's parents, where, in the dining-room — which had been converted into a veritable bower on account of the profusion of decorative greenery displayed— the " wedding breakfast" was laid out. To this about thirty friends were invited, and a jovial company speedily made havoc of the delicacies provided. Numerous toasts were proposed and honoured, the first in importance being that of " The Bride and Bridegroom," by Mr. Cavanagh,to which Mr. Stafford responded on behalf of his wife and himself. Owing to a previous engagement, the Rev. Mr. Bosworth was precluded from being present at the breakfast. Later on, dancing for which Mr. W. Mills played the violin,— singing, and general merry-making became the order until nearly midnight,when, with " Auld Lang Syne " and expressions of best wishes for the future happiness and prosperity of Mr. and Mrs. Stafford, junr., the company dispersed.

Following is a list of the presents received :—
 Mrs. W. Sheppeard, senr., , what not, gipsy table, butter basin, etc.
 Mr. W. and Miss V Sheppeard, dinner service ;
 Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stafford, musical clock;
Miss C. Sheppeard, silver butter dish and pair vases ;
Mr. Herbert Sheppeard, wine glasses and tray;
Mr. and Mrs. A. Delaney, toilet set, flower stand, and vases;
 Mr. and Mrs. W. Sheppeard, junr., pair of pictures;
Mr. and Mrs. G. Sheppeard, set of jugs and glasses;
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Sutton, silver butter dish ;
Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Sutton, dinner cruet;
 Mr. and Mrs. W. McGann, pair ornaments ;
Miss Lizzie Stafford, cake dish;
 Misses Myra, Millie, Bella, and Vera Stafford, collection of ornaments ;
Mrs. J. Delaney (Hartley Vale), pair jam dishes;
Mr. W. Delaney (Hartley Vale), glass jug and tumblers;
Mr. T. Cavanagh, silver teapot;
 Miss L. Toomey, pair photo frames;
Mrs. Toomey, butter dish and salt collars ;
Mr. R. Bolton, set of glass jam dishes;
 Mr. T. Yates (Sydney), hand-painted fire screen;
Mrs. Dodd, senr., butter dish;
Mrs. Dodd, junr.,pair glass baskets ;
a friend, wash-hand stand set;
Mr. and Mrs. Genders, glass jug ;
Mr and Mrs. R. Norther, fruit dish and butter dish ;
Mr. and Mrs. Dibbons, silver jam spoon, butter knife, and pickle fork;
Mr. and Mrs. P. Mc-Innes, musical clock;
 Mr. W. Mills, pair silver serviette rings;
 Mr. A. Willett, silver-mounted tobacco pipe.
WEDDING IN LITHGOW. (1900, December 28). Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 - 1954), p. 6.TROVE

Narrative

STAFFORD—SHEPPEARD.— At St. Paul's Church of England, Lithgow, on December 26, 1900, by the Rev. J. L. Bosworth, CHARLES LOUIS STAFFORD, only son of Mr. George Stafford, of Oakey Park, Lithgow, to MARTHA , JANE AROBUS SHEPPEARD, fourth daughter of Mr. William Sheppeard, of Inch-street, Lithgow,

Family Notices (1900, December 28). Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898 - 1954), p. 5.TROVE

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth 1 Jan 1883 Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia    
Death 27 Oct 1956 Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia    

Relation to the centre person (SHEPPEARD, Sharon Lynette) : great grandaunt

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father SHEPPEARD, William [I0035]29 Aug 1916
Mother ARMSTRONG, Cecilia Mary [I0041]1 Jan 18379 Dec 1927
    Sister     SHEPPEARD, Eliza Cecilia [I0878] 4 Aug 1870 6 Dec 1949
    Brother     SHEPPEARD, William Thomas [I0017] 10 Aug 1872 12 Mar 1934
    Sister     SHEPPEARD, Emily A [I0879] 8 Apr 1875
    Sister     SHEPPEARD, Victoria Caroline [I0583] 8 Apr 1875 Jun 1964
    Sister     SHEPPEARD, Charlotte Edith Hannah [I0875] 5 Nov 1878 7 Jun 1960
    Brother     SHEPPEARD, George Henry Edward [I0860] 5 Nov 1878 8 Sep 1952
         SHEPPEARD, Martha Jane Arobus 1 Jan 1883 27 Oct 1956
    Brother     SHEPPEARD, Charles Herbert Carrington Christopher [I0861] 19 Mar 1886 21 Nov 1975

Families

Family of STAFFORD, Charles Louis and SHEPPEARD, Martha Jane Arobus [F0141]
Married Husband STAFFORD, Charles Louis [I0197] ( * 8 Mar 1876 + 30 Oct 1953 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage 26 Dec 1900 Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia    
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
STAFFORD, Stella May [I0657]14 Jun 190116 Nov 1984
STAFFORD, Charles Eric [I0658]12 Jul 190331 May 1938
STAFFORD, Athur A Harold [I0686]15 Jul 190510 Dec 1984
STAFFORD, George William [I0687]11 Mar 190821 Jun 1975