Sophia Ruth Murray, 1941

Name
Sophia Ruth /Murray/
Given names
Sophia Ruth
Surname
Murray
Married name
Sophia Ruth /White/
MarriageJoseph A WhiteView this family
1889

Birth of a daughterDoy Madge White
1907

Marriage of a childJames Lancelot BirdDoy Madge WhiteView this family
July 1925
Note: Wedding Bells

Wedding Bells BIRD - WHITE. A pretty wedding took place recently in the Methodist Church, Linsdale, when DoRothy Madge, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. White, of Lidsdale, was married to James Lancelot, third son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Bird, of Kandos. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. Coleman, of Lithgow, and there were many friends present. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her bRother, Lionel, looked charming in white brocaded morocain, with pearl trimmings and wore the customary wreath and veil, kindly loaned by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Lionel White. She was attended by two brides-maids, Misses Amy White (sister of the bride) and Miss Ilma Hill, who were frocked in pale pink with hats to match. Mr. Jas. White, bRother of the bride, was best man, and Mrs. ?lare presided at the organ. Immediately after the ceremony, the bride's mother received the guests in a spacious room kindly loaned by Mrs. Gordon, where the usual toasts were honored. The table was nicely arranged by Mrs. R. Cunyngham and Miss Vera Nolan. Over 50 guests were present. The Rev. Mr. Coleman presided. At 7 p.m. the guests assembled again, and dancing was the order until midnight, when the happy couple left by train for Sydney, where the honeymoon was spent. The bride travelled in a grey costume, with hat to match. The presents were very numerous and included many cheques. Mr. and Mrs. Bird will live in Lidsdale. (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Monday 27 July 1925, page 5).

Death 19 April 1941
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LITHGOW DEATHS MRS. S. R. WHITE The death occurred in Lithgow hospital at 2.30 a.m. on Saturday of Mrs. Sophia Ruth White (70). She was born at Lidsdale, and was a popular and most respected resident, a good neighbor and devoted to her home. She also took a great interest in the Methodist Church, being a keen worker at all efforts on its behalf. She is survived by a grown family of four sons and two daughters. Her husband, the late Joseph Arthur White, predeceased her by 14 years. Members of the family are, Messrs, John, Lionel and James of Lidsdale, Joseph of Bexley and Mesdames J. Bird, of Lidsdale and J. Horner of Bridge-street, Lithgow. The funeral yesterday, a large and representative one of the Wallerawang district, moved from the Lids-dale Methodist Church after a short service conducted by the Rev. S. R. Robbins, who also officiated at the graveside. Interment was made in the Methodist portion of Pipers Flat cemetery beside the remains of the deceased's husband. There were numerous floral wreaths, one of the permanent type coming from the Lidsdale Miners' Lodge. Pall bearers were Messrs. J. Robinson, E. McDonald, J. Tuck and R. Downing. Messrs. Mathews and Lemon had charge of the arrangements (Lithgow Mercury, Monday 21 April 1941, page 2).