Emily Alice Harris, 18771964 (aged 87 years)

Name
Emily Alice /Harris/
Given names
Emily Alice
Surname
Harris
Married name
Emily Alice /Howard/
Birth 1877 35 32

Death of a paternal grandfatherThomas Harris
18 January 1879 (aged 2 years)
Burial of a paternal grandfatherThomas Harris
after 18 January 1879 (aged 2 years)
Note: Headstone reads:

Headstone reads:
In Memoriam
Thomas Harris
Who died
January 18th 1879
Aged 89 years
Thou art gone to the grave
We no longer behold thee
Nor tread the rough path
Of the world by thy side
But the wide arms of mercy
And sinners may die
For the Sinless has died
Also
Patience Harris
Who died
June 6th 1882
Aged 82 years

Birth of a sisterElizabeth Harris
1880 (aged 3 years)

Death of a paternal grandmotherPatience White
6 June 1882 (aged 5 years)
Burial of a paternal grandmotherPatience White
7 June 1882 (aged 5 years)
Note: Headstone reads:

Headstone reads:
In Memoriam
Thomas Harris
Who died
January 18th 1879
Aged 89 years
Thou art gone to the grave
We no longer behold thee
Nor tread the rough path
Of the world by thy side
But the wide arms of mercy
And sinners may die
For the Sinless has died
Also
Patience Harris
Who died
June 6th 1882
Aged 82 years

Death of a maternal grandmotherMartha Roberts
1 October 1882 (aged 5 years) Age: 62

Burial of a maternal grandmotherMartha Roberts
after 1 October 1882 (aged 5 years)
Religion: Old Wesleyan Portion
Note: Martha Leader
Birth of a brotherVincent Harris
1885 (aged 8 years)

Death of a maternal grandfatherReuben Leader
1888 (aged 11 years)

Religious marriageHorace David HowardView this family
27 April 1904 (aged 27 years)
Note: An Ilford Wedding.

An Ilford Wedding. HOWARD - HARRIS. The Methodist Church, Ilford, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday, April 27th, when Mr. Horace Howard, of Running Stream, and Miss Harris, daughter of Mr. G. Harris, of ''Woodlands,'' Ilford, were the contracting parties. Considerable interest was manifested in the village as the contracting parties were well known and highly esteemed residents, having both been prominent church workers and to the fore in every philanthropic enterprise. The church was effectively decorated by the lady friends of the bride. Arches of white flowers and autumn tints reached across the aisle and altar, while the communion rail was one bank of white and foliage. The bridegroom was attended by his bRothers, Mr. Vincent Howard (best man) and Mr. C. Howard (groomsman). The bride was escorted to the altar on the arm of her father, and she was attended by her sister, Miss F. Harris, as bridesmaid. As the bridal party walked up the aisle, the company sang, ''The voice that breathed o'er Eden.'' The bride was most becomingly attired in cream silk voile, strapped with ribbons and glace silk, and wore the time honored wreath and veil, carrying a shower bouquet of white flowers and maiden-hair ferns. The bridesmaid also carried a bridal bouquet of pink carnations, and wore cream silk voile. The bridegroom presented his bride with a handsome opal ring, and the bridesmaid with a cable bracelet with padlock pendant, to the strains of the Wedding March played by Miss Hardwick, who officiated at the organ during the ceremony, the bridal party and crowd of guests and onlookers left the church. The guests then drove to Woodlands, the residence of the bride's parents, where the reception was held. The wedding breakfast was sumptuously prepared and served in the long covered-in verandah. During the reception several toasts were honored, ''The Bride and Bridesmaid'' being proposed by the Rev. Moulton, and responded to by the bridegroom. Mr. Moulton at this juncture presented Mr. and Mrs. Howard with a chaste illuminated address, that had been subscribed to by appreciative friends of the church and Sunday School. Rev. Mr. Walker then proposed the "Health of the Bridesmaid," which toast was responded to by Mr. Victor Howard. Rev. Mr. Lowe proposed the ''Bride and Bridegroom's parents,'' responded to Mr. Geo. Harris, and Mr. D. R. Howard, Mr. W. J. Galagher took the opportunity of presenting the bride with a valuable teachers' Bible from the Sunday school, suitably inscribed in black and gold by Messrs. Sands and Co., of Sydney, who also executed the illuminated address. Mr. Howard gratefully responded. Mr. W. J. Gallagher then proposed the toast of the ''Three Clergymen - Revs. Lowe, Walker, and Moulton,'' these gentlemen in turn suitably replied. The bride and bridegroom left by mail train for Sydney, where the honeymoon will be spent. Her travelling dress was sage green zebiline, elfectively trimmed with vieux rose mervilleux and galon and wore a handsome black picture hat trimmed with ostrich tips and pink roses. They were the recipients of numerous presents, costly and useful. Our sincere good wishes follow the happy couple. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Moulton. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 5 May 1904, p. 7. Wedding Horace Howard and Emily Harris

Death of a brotherReuben Wesley Harris
5 August 1904 (aged 27 years)

Death of a fatherGeorge Harris
5 November 1920 (aged 43 years)

Note: The Church Triumphant

The Church Triumphant MR. GEORGE HARRIS. When the late George Harris, of 'Woodlands,' Ilford (Rylstone Circuit) passed away on November 5th, the Methodist Church lost one of its noblest sons. He was born 79 years ago in the Rylstone district, and lived there all his life. During his long and useful life, the late Mr Harris showed an intense loyalty to the Methodist Church and its doctrines, and enjoyed a beautiful experience of heart religion. His name has been associated with the Church where he worshipped for over 50 years as the builder and during that time he sought to build for himself a house not made with hands, to which the voice of death called him. He leaves a widow and a noble family of sons and daughters, all of whom share their father's faith in God. Truly the life and death of George Harris are another triumph of faith and work (Methodist Saturday 4 December 1920, page 8).

Note: DEATHS.

DEATHS. HARRIS.—November 5, at Woodlands, Ilford, George, beloved husband of Martha Harris, in his 80th year. Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 9 November 1920, p. 8. Death notice, George Harris

Death of a motherMartha Leader
12 April 1927 (aged 50 years)
Note: Obituary

Obituary MRS. MARTHA HARRIS. The death occurred at Woodlands, Ilford, on April 12, of Mrs. Martha Harris, at the ripe age of eighty-two. Followed by a large number of relatives and friends her remains were interred in the Ilford cemetery. The deceased lady was born at Ilford, Essex, in 1845, and with her parents (Reuben and Martha Leader) came to New South Wales in 1850 in the "Castle Eden." They travelled per bullock dray to Carwell and after a few years at Carwell and Woodlawn, the family removed to Ilford Retreat. The village was named by members of the family after Ilford in Essex. She had a wide circle of friends throughout the State, and was noted for her hospitality and her earnest work for her church, and in all matters for the betterment of the people and district in which she resided. She was a wide reader, highly cultured and received her education at Sofala and Mudgee, under the noted teachers Messrs. Allpass, Bridges, and McIntyre. Five grandsons and five nephews went to the great war. Four sons and four daughters survive: Messrs. Herbert Harris, 'Carinya,' Dundas; George Harris, public school, Wentworthville; Albert Harris, "Wonga Wonga", Ilford; Vincent Harris, "Woodlands", Ilford; Mrs. Eva Dransfield, "Clarendon", Morrisett; Mrs. E. Martin, "Sunnyside", Upper Meroo; Mrs. H. Howard, "Tuchekoi", Queensland; and Mrs. C. Howard, "Hollingside", Grafton. There are 33 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 28 April 1927, p. 24. Obituary Martha Harris

Note: MRS. GEORGE HARRIS.

MRS. GEORGE HARRIS. Mrs. Harris born in Ilford, Essex, England, in 1845, and came to New South Wales in 1850 in the 'Castle Eden.' She went straight to the Rylstone district, and lived there happily married to the late Mr. George Harris, who predeceased her on November 5, 1920. It can be truly said of them, 'And they wore both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.' It was a great privilege to visit 'Woodlands' and to occupy the room that had been set apart for many years for the minister. When Ilford was part of the Mudgee circuit, the ministers often rode the 35 miles and put up at Mrs. Harris' and the present writer can bear humble witness to the blessing of his own soul by a chat with this dear old saint of God who, without pride, without envy, without selfishness, without vanity, moved only by good will and spiritual ambitions, responsive ever to the touch of God, and every noble impulse, faithful and fearless, went about, doing good. Mrs. Harris had been sick for a long time, unable to benefit by food or medicine, and lingered in a weak state, but mercifully having no signs of acute suffering. Conscious almost to the last, she asked her son, Mr. George A. Harris, of Auburn, to read John 14. And after the friends had sung a number of her favourite hymns she said: 'I want you to sing. 'Rock of Ages' again, 'but to the old, old tune.' And the dear, old soul showed them how, singing one verse right through in a loud, clear voice. So passed into God's safe keeping one. of the best women I have ever known. She was laid to rest in the Ilford Cemetery, side by side with her dear husband, Mr. L. Taylor, in the absence of the minister, officiating at the graveside. — W.J. Methodist, Saturday 14 May 1927, p. 11. Obituary Mrs George Harris

Note: OBITUARY.

OBITUARY. MRS. MARTHA HARRIS, The death is announced of Mrs. Martha Harris, of Woodlands, Ilford, an old pioneer of the Rylstone district, at the age of 83 years. The late Mrs. Harris was a native of Ilford, England, and arrived here in 1850, travelling with her parents from Sydney to Rylstone by means of a bullock dray, She had resided In the district until her death and was prominently associated with Church and charitable movements. Five of her nephews and five grandchildren went to the Great War. She is survived by four sons and four daughters, having been predeceased by her husband and two sons. Sydney Morning Herald, Tuesday 26 April 1927, p. 13. Obituary Martha Harris

Death of a brotherGeorge A Harris
1933 (aged 56 years)

Death of a brotherHerbert Henry Harris
1949 (aged 72 years)

Death of a brotherAlbert Fenton Harris
16 November 1949 (aged 72 years)
Note: DEATHS

DEATHS Albert Fenton Harris With the passing in the District Hospital on Wednesday last of Albert Fenton Harris, aged 77, the Ilford district has lost yet another pioneer. The late Mr. Harris, who recently met with a fall, fracturing ribs, had resided in the district for his lifetime, he was the owner of the property Wonga Wonga. The deceased was held in very high esteem by all whom he contacted. After a service in the Methodist Church, Rylstone on Thursday, the remains were laid to rest in the Rylstone cemetery, the last sad graveside rites being performed by the the (sic) Rev. C. L. Dixon. To the bereaved daughter Jean (Ilford) and sons Keith (Sydney) and Felton, (sic, Fenton) (Ilford) we extend our deepest sympathy. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 24 November 1949, p. 8. Obituary Albert Fenton Harris

Golden Wedding AnniversaryHorace David HowardView this family
27 April 1954 (aged 77 years)

Note: GOLDEN WEDDINGS: HOWARD-HARRIS, April 27th, 1904, at Ilford Methodist Church, Rylstone Circuit, N.S…

GOLDEN WEDDINGS: HOWARD-HARRIS, April 27th, 1904, at Ilford Methodist Church, Rylstone Circuit, N.S.W., by Rev. J. E. Moulton, B.A., Horace David to Emily Alice. Present address, 19 Oxenham Street, Toombul, NE3. Queensland Courier-Mail, Saturday 1 May 1954, p. 16. Golden Wedding Anniversary Horace and Emily Howard

Death of a sisterEva Ellen Harris
1955 (aged 78 years)

Death of a husbandHorace David Howard
1956 (aged 79 years)

Death 1964 (aged 87 years)

Family with parents
father
18411920
Birth: 5 April 1841 52 42Mt Never Never, Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia
Death: 5 November 1920
mother
Marriage Marriage1864
2 years
elder brother
2 years
elder brother
3 years
elder sister
3 years
elder brother
3 years
elder brother
18721949
Birth: 1872 30 27
Death: 16 November 1949Rylstone District Hospital, Rylstone, New South Wales, Australia
4 years
elder sister
3 years
herself
18771964
Birth: 1877 35 32
Death: 1964
4 years
younger sister
6 years
younger brother
Family with Horace David Howard
husband
18801956
Birth: 1880
Death: 1956
herself
18771964
Birth: 1877 35 32
Death: 1964
Religious marriage Religious marriage27 April 1904Ilford Methodist Church, Ilford, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage

An Ilford Wedding. HOWARD - HARRIS. The Methodist Church, Ilford, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday, April 27th, when Mr. Horace Howard, of Running Stream, and Miss Harris, daughter of Mr. G. Harris, of ''Woodlands,'' Ilford, were the contracting parties. Considerable interest was manifested in the village as the contracting parties were well known and highly esteemed residents, having both been prominent church workers and to the fore in every philanthropic enterprise. The church was effectively decorated by the lady friends of the bride. Arches of white flowers and autumn tints reached across the aisle and altar, while the communion rail was one bank of white and foliage. The bridegroom was attended by his bRothers, Mr. Vincent Howard (best man) and Mr. C. Howard (groomsman). The bride was escorted to the altar on the arm of her father, and she was attended by her sister, Miss F. Harris, as bridesmaid. As the bridal party walked up the aisle, the company sang, ''The voice that breathed o'er Eden.'' The bride was most becomingly attired in cream silk voile, strapped with ribbons and glace silk, and wore the time honored wreath and veil, carrying a shower bouquet of white flowers and maiden-hair ferns. The bridesmaid also carried a bridal bouquet of pink carnations, and wore cream silk voile. The bridegroom presented his bride with a handsome opal ring, and the bridesmaid with a cable bracelet with padlock pendant, to the strains of the Wedding March played by Miss Hardwick, who officiated at the organ during the ceremony, the bridal party and crowd of guests and onlookers left the church. The guests then drove to Woodlands, the residence of the bride's parents, where the reception was held. The wedding breakfast was sumptuously prepared and served in the long covered-in verandah. During the reception several toasts were honored, ''The Bride and Bridesmaid'' being proposed by the Rev. Moulton, and responded to by the bridegroom. Mr. Moulton at this juncture presented Mr. and Mrs. Howard with a chaste illuminated address, that had been subscribed to by appreciative friends of the church and Sunday School. Rev. Mr. Walker then proposed the "Health of the Bridesmaid," which toast was responded to by Mr. Victor Howard. Rev. Mr. Lowe proposed the ''Bride and Bridegroom's parents,'' responded to Mr. Geo. Harris, and Mr. D. R. Howard, Mr. W. J. Galagher took the opportunity of presenting the bride with a valuable teachers' Bible from the Sunday school, suitably inscribed in black and gold by Messrs. Sands and Co., of Sydney, who also executed the illuminated address. Mr. Howard gratefully responded. Mr. W. J. Gallagher then proposed the toast of the ''Three Clergymen - Revs. Lowe, Walker, and Moulton,'' these gentlemen in turn suitably replied. The bride and bridegroom left by mail train for Sydney, where the honeymoon will be spent. Her travelling dress was sage green zebiline, elfectively trimmed with vieux rose mervilleux and galon and wore a handsome black picture hat trimmed with ostrich tips and pink roses. They were the recipients of numerous presents, costly and useful. Our sincere good wishes follow the happy couple. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Moulton. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 5 May 1904, p. 7. Wedding Horace Howard and Emily Harris

Golden Wedding Anniversary

GOLDEN WEDDINGS: HOWARD-HARRIS, April 27th, 1904, at Ilford Methodist Church, Rylstone Circuit, N.S.W., by Rev. J. E. Moulton, B.A., Horace David to Emily Alice. Present address, 19 Oxenham Street, Toombul, NE3. Queensland Courier-Mail, Saturday 1 May 1954, p. 16. Golden Wedding Anniversary Horace and Emily Howard